CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
5:30 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
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1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. 54956.9(d)(1)
1. AINA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company v. County of Los Angeles, Liza Frias, Gary Hirschtick, Zepur Chakmakian, City of West Hollywood, Jason Cosylion, Eric Barela, Does 1-100
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21SMCV00393
b. INITIATION OF LITIGATION: Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(4)
1. Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
Number of Potential Cases: One case
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
REGULAR TELECONFERENCE MEETING
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
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1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Tuesday, January 18, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of December 20, 2021.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 900 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending January 7, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 900 and adopt Resolution No.22-5475, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 900.”
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [M. CROWDER, A. WARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is asked to deny the claim filed against the City as an administrative step in claims processing.
RECOMMENDATION: Deny the claim of Jesse S. Joseph.
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2.E. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS
[L. LANGER, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for the City’s Brown Act meetings as required under AB 361.
RECOMMENDATION: Allow for the continued use of virtual
teleconference meetings for City Brown Act meetings (including all of the City’s Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces) under AB 361 by finding that a statewide state of emergency continues to exist, and local and state health officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 21-1175 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.08
(NOISE) RELATING TO LOUD PARTIES AND GATHERINGS AND
CHAPTER 1.08 (GENERAL PENALTY PROVISIONS) TO MAKE
VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
PROVISIONS OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.” [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 21-1175, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.08 (NOISE) RELATING TO LOUD
PARTIES AND GATHERINGS AND CHAPTER 1.08 (GENERAL
PENALTY PROVISIONS) TO MAKE VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES PROVISIONS OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.”
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 21- 1175, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTER 9.08 (NOISE) RELATING TO LOUD PARTIES AND
GATHERINGS AND CHAPTER 1.08 (GENERAL PENALTY
PROVISIONS) TO MAKE VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE
PENALTIES PROVISIONS OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE.”
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Rent Stabilization Commission regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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2.H. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2021 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended November 2021 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the November 2021 Treasurer’s Report.
2.I. SMART CITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UPDATES [J. SCHARE, F. CONTRERAS, K. KIGONGO, O. DELGADO, J. ROCCO, D. RIVAS, J.
GILMOUR, R. GARLAND, E. MILLSAP, R. EASON, E. TSIPIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive and file an informational report regarding updates on strategic smart city infrastructure projects in progress throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.J. UPDATE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SETTING MEETING [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rescheduling the Priority Setting Workshop that was previously scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider rescheduling the Priority Setting Workshop meeting to Saturday, March 26th.
2.K. UPDATE ON RESIDENTIAL EVICTION PROTECTIONS DURING
COVID-19 PANDEMIC [L. LANGER, C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on County residential eviction protections available to West Hollywood tenants and provide direction.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager, if County eviction protections unrelated to nonpayment of rent are not extended, to maintain continuity of existing County eviction protections by Emergency Executive Order after existing County protections sunset on January 31, 2022. Any Emergency Executive Order would extend existing protections through March 31, 2022 and would come back to City Council in February for ratification.
2.L. EVENT-RELATED TRAFFIC LANE CLOSURES [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information regarding requests to close traffic lanes for events. Additionally, the City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to approve event-related requests to close multiple traffic lanes on a case-by-case basis as well as directing staff to evaluate fees for event-related traffic lane closures.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive information regarding requests to close traffic lanes for events; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve event-related requests to close multiple traffic lanes on a case-by-case basis; and 3) Direct staff to evaluate fees for event- City Council Agenda
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related traffic lane closures and include any recommended fee changes in the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 Fee Resolution that will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting.
2.M. GRANTS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM UPDATE [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on the 2021-2022 Grants in the Schools Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve five Grants in the Schools
applications totaling $14,843.87; and 2) Approve remaining $9,156.13 to fund Pathways’ Early Care and Education Solutions for West Hollywood program.
2.N. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH COLUMBIA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION [L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, D.
SANTOS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for municipal broadband consulting services related to the development of an RFP for a City-wide Public/Private fiber-optic broadband network.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation for a total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 for municipal broadband consulting services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.O. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SHARP BUSINESS
SYSTEMS FOR COPYING AND REPRODUCTION EQUIPMENT [L.
QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an amendment to the contract for leasing of copying equipment for City Hall and other City locations from Sharp Business Systems.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment # 3 from Sharp Business Systems (Sharp) for a coterminous lease for copying equipment and maintenance services for the new Aquatic and Recreation Center office space at 8750 El Tovar Pl, West Hollywood, CA, 90069 and other equipment as needed; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Lease Agreement.
2.P. INCREASE IN PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE CITY’S
CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT, INC. FOR ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS [D. RIVAS, R. GARLAND, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the budget for roadway improvements by $239,659 to account for changes in the construction agreement with All American Asphalt, due to unforeseen conditions, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,997,161.25.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize a $239,659 increase in the contingency amount for Construction Services with All American Asphalt, Inc., for a new not-to-exceed contingency amount of $399,432; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreements.
2.Q. INCREASE IN PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND PENCO ENGINEERING, INC. [D. RIVAS, R.
GARLAND, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the contingency budget in the agreement between the City and Penco Engineering, Inc. for Havenhurst cul-de-sac project by $10,755 to account for changes in design due to unforeseen conditions for a total not to exceed amount of $15,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize a $10,755 increase in the contingency amount for Design Services with Penco Engineering, Inc., for a new not to exceed contingency amount of $15,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreements.
2.R. 2021-22 AWARD OF AGENCY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS [C.
SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on the 2021-22 funding awards for Social Services Agency Development Grants.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve amendments to the Agreement for Services to modify the scope of services and increase the amount of the following agreements: a. Ascencia: Increase by $10,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $989,684, b. Bet Tzedek Legal Services: Increase by $10,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $717,187, c. Trans Can Work:
Increase by $5,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,104; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.S. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH ASCENCIA RELATED TO THE JOINT
APPLICATION TO, AND PARTICIPATION IN, THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HOMEKEY PROGRAM [C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, E.
ANDERSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Ascencia, the City’s interim housing provider for adults, related to joint application to, and participation in, the Homekey Program, administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an MOU, in substantial, substantive conformance with the agreement herein attached, between the City and Ascencia, with any non-substantive changes to be made by the City City Council Agenda
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Attorney; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute said MOU and any and all documents related to the Memorandum of Understanding with Ascencia for joint application to, and participation in, the Homekey Program.
2.T. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A HISTORICAL CONTEXT STUDY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to complete a historical context study of the City of West Hollywood. The findings of the study, as well as feedback from the Social Justice Task Force, will inform the City Council’s next steps in establishing racial equity initiatives.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a historical context study for the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Receive and file the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council’s recently adopted Racial Equity Early Action Plan.
2.U. AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE THE LENNARD INSTITUTE
FOR LIVABLE CITIES [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include conferences and events organized by the Lennard Institute for Livable Cities, including the International Making Cities Livable (IMCL) conference series.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of the Lennard Institute for Livable Cities to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year.
2.V. RECOGNIZE JUNETEENTH AS AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY [L.
HORVATH, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to initiate steps to recognize Juneteenth as an official City holiday.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft amendments to the City’s Municipal Code to include Juneteenth as an official City holiday and return to City Council for final approval; and 2) Direct the City to initiate the appropriate process of meeting with employee bargaining units to consider Juneteenth as a paid holiday for City employees.
2.W. SPONSORSHIP OF A PANEL DISCUSSION OF THE FILM MY NAME IS
PAULI MURRAY AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS
SERIES [J. ERICKSON, L. HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a virtual panel discussion of the documentary film My Name is Pauli Murray as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a Human Rights Speakers Series virtual panel discussion of the documentary film My Name is Pauli Murray; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other materials; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT FOOD
FACILITIES FROM PROVIDING NON-COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-USE
FOODWARE ACCESSORY ITEMS TO CONSUMERS; DETERMINING
THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND AMENDING THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FEE SCHEDULE [J.
ROCCO, D. RIVAS, P. PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider an ordinance amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to prohibit food facilities from providing non-compostable single-use foodware accessory items to consumers and amending the Master Fee Resolution to add violations of the new chapter to the Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance 22- ________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
CHAPTER 15.76 (NON-COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE
ACCESSORY ITEMS PROHIBITED) TO PROHIBIT FOOD FACILITIES
FROM PROVIDING NON-COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE
ACCESSORY ITEMS TO CONSUMERS AND DETERMINING THE
ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT;” 2) Adopt Resolution 22-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 15.76 (NON-COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE ACCESSORY ITEMS
PROHIBITED) TO SCHEDULE C OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FEE SCHEDULE;” 3) Direct City staff to evaluate supply chain concerns within 90 days of the compliance dates reflected in the ordinance and return to the City Council with any adjustments to said dates if needed; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote this effort including, but not limited to, the City's website and social media tools.
3.B. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF THE
DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL
BUILDING TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY, 11-UNIT MULTI-
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FAMILY DEVELOPMENT OVER SUBTERRANEAN PARKING
LOCATED AT 8760 SHOREHAM DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA (INCLUDING A FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FOR IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (14 CCR §
15332)) [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, D. PURIFICACION]:
SUBJECT: This item is regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of Resolution No. PC 21-1409 for the demolition of an existing two-story commercial building to construct a three-story, 11- unit multi-family development over subterranean parking located at 8760 Shoreham Drive (including a determination that the project is exempt from CEQA under 14 CCR 15332). This item was continued from the November 1, 2021, City Council meeting to address an error found on the mailed public notice, which was corrected, and new notices were sent for the continued hearing.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and affirm the Planning Commission’s CEQA determination and decision by adopting the following resolution: 1) Resolution No. 22-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DENYING THE APPEAL OF BARRY SCOTT ON BEHALF
OF SUNSET PLAZA TERRACE HOA AND CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING A DEMOLITION PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND
MODIFICATION TO DEMOLISH ALL STRUCTURES ON THE SITE AND CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY, 11-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT OVER SUBTERRANEAN PARKING, LOCATED AT
8760 SHOREHAM DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND
UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT
FROM CEQA UNDER A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR
IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (14 CCR § 15332).”
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORTING AND RESPONSE
PROCEDURES [K. COOK, E. RAMIREZ, B. MOULDER, C.
SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, D. GIUGNI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on sexual assault reporting and procedures and provide additional direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) The City Council will receive an update on sexual assault reporting and procedures; and 2) Provide additional direction to staff, as needed.
4.B. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AND THE LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND
SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS [J. LEONARD, B.
LEAGUE, O. DELGADO]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Manager to execute a Project Labor Agreement (Attachment B) with the Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and Signatory Craft Councils and Unions for certain City capital improvement construction projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to execute the attached Project Labor Agreement with the Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and Signatory Craft Councils and Unions for City capital improvement construction projects over $500,000 for a single trade and $1,000,000 for multiple trades in construction valuation for an initial term of five years.
4.C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION AND
TRANSGENDER ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, A.
POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Meister will make her direct appointment to the Human Services Commission and the City Council will consider making an atlarge appointment to the Transgender Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Meister to make her direct appointment to the Human Services Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 2) Call for nominations for an at-large appointment to the Transgender Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. DIRECTION TO STOP OR REDUCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF MINOR, LOW LEVEL TRAFFIC STOPS [S. SHYNE, L. HORVATH, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to analyze options for stopping or reducing the enforcement of minor, low level traffic stops. This may include banning the enforcement of low level traffic stops completely or adopting a resolution declaring that enforcement of low level traffic stops will be a low priority for law enforcement in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to analyze options for stopping or reducing the enforcement of minor, low level traffic stops, including banning the enforcement all together or adopting a resolution declaring low level traffic stops a low priority activity for law enforcement in the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Return to City Council with the results of the analysis and recommendations for further consideration.
5.B. LESBIAN AND QUEER WOMEN’S VISIBILITY WEEK [S. SHYNE, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a set of recommendations to provide funding for specific programming for Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week, which runs from April 26 through May 2, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Proclaim April 26 through May 2 as Lesbian City Council Agenda
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and Queer Women’s Visibility Week in the City of West Hollywood; 2) Direct staff to work with the City’s Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Transgender Advisory Board to develop and produce activities for the week, including a panel discussion and “field day” event; 3) Direct staff to reach out to community organizations and businesses to help promote the City’s events and encourage broad participation and community programming; 4) Direct staff to take additional actions to recognize Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week, including but not limited to, illuminating City Hall with the colors associated with the lesbian flag colors, programming the lanterns on Santa Monica Boulevard with the colors of the lesbian flag, and flying the lesbian flag at public facilities as space permits; 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the activities associated with Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $6,200 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 7) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $6,200 from Fiscal Year 2021-22 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with programming related to Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week.
5.C. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 [S. SHYNE, L. HORVATH, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of programming in celebration of Black History Month 2022, including the co-sponsorship of Still Bisexual’s Sacred Space virtual wellness event for the Black LGBTQ+ community and Black Women Lead’s community event featuring vendors, panels, and live entertainment in Plummer Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of Still Bisexual’s “Sacred Space” free, virtual, wellness event for the Black LGBTQ+ community on February 9, 2022 at 7:30pm; 2) Approve co-sponsorship of Black Women Lead’s community event in Plummer Park to feature vendors, panel discussions, and performances tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2022; 3) Approve the waiver of fees for Event Permits, Encroachment Permits, and Building & Safety Permits; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the events; 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; 6) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the co-sponsorship agreements; 7) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $9,350 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for City Council Agenda
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Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 8) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $9,350 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- 01-00-531001 for costs associated with the events.
5.D. COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS [J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a series of community cleanup events, each focusing on a specific area within the City of West Hollywood. The community cleanup events will be an opportunity for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to volunteer to serve the community, to pick up litter, to engage with one another, and to address community beautification needs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a series of community cleanup events focusing on specific areas within the City of West Hollywood; 2) Direct staff to coordinate the community cleanup events in partnership with residents, businesses, neighborhood watch groups, and other stakeholders interested in volunteering; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00- 531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $4,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with supplies for the community cleanup events.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. via Teleconference. In-Person attendance subject to change due to the status of COVID-19 state of emergency; City Council Agenda
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however, the teleconference virtual option is always available. Please check the meeting agenda to confirm and for all information for participating in the meeting.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
February 7 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
February 22 Tuesday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
March 7 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
March 21 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
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