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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
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: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6: 12 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Matt Gill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember D' Amico, Councilmember Erickson, Councilmember Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, City Clerk Crowder, and Assistant City Clerk Poblador.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported that the Closed Session was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
She stated that there was no public comment. The City Council discussed the two items on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. The Closed Session adjourned at 6: 10 p. m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder indicated that Item 2. U. will be Tabled. She also noted that Dr.
Torbati, Medical Director of Cedars Sinai Emergency Department, will provide information related to Item 4.A. during the City Manager' s Report.
Councilmember Horvath requested that Items 5. 13. and 5. D. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 2. X. and 2. Z., respectively.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Item 5. C. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2. Y.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve the January 18, 2022 Agenda as amended, and approved.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Los Angeles County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler, Clyde Bellecourt, Sidney Poitier, and Senator Harry Reid.
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Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Leslie Barbara Monroy, Betty White, and Eduardo Federico Vargas Ojeda.
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Patsy Lou Schumacher.
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember Horvath presented a Proclamation to the Friends of the West Hollywood Library Bookstore.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
MATT GILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY, congratulated the Friends of the Library on their Proclamation and highlighted some of the West Hollywood Library' s programming that was made possible by the work of the Friends of the Library.
JACKIE STEELE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 5. B., 5. C., and 5. D.
ROBERT OLIVER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 5. B., 5. C., and 5. D.
NICOLE KRISTAL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 5. B., 5. C., and 5. D.
JORDAN DAVID, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to Item 2. F. and suggested a community -led response to noise instead.
KHANSA JONES- MUHAMMAD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, requested that the City Table Item 2. T. to allow for consultation with other state and local groups that are already doing this work.
DAN MORIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the crime in the City and asked that the City address the issue.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in favor of funding for Smart Cities and about public safety.
KERRI BALBONE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 5. B., 5. C., and 5. D. and highlighted concerns regarding Items 4. A. and 5. A.
MJ GODGES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 5. B.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember D' Amico stated that he has no comments this evening.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne thanked everyone who spoke under Public Comment this evening. She wished everyone a Happy New Year. She thanked staff for the ADA DocuSign Envelope ID: AD838625- EF02- 4561- BC73- DD47F5DB905D City Council Minutes
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Americans with Disabilities Act) parking spots on the 3rd floor of the West Hollywood Library parking garage. She acknowledged City staff and Ascencia for Item 2. S. She expressed gratitude to Councilmembers Horvath and Erickson for bringing forth the Item
2. V. She thanked her colleagues for supporting Queer Women' s Visibility Week. She noted that she was impressed with Item 23. and suggested that staff work with the groups noted during Public Comment. She mentioned Item 2. N. which approves an agreement with a consultant to develop an RFP for City-wide public/ private broadband network. She requested an update regarding the accident that occurred on Santa Monice Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard and recommended that the City' s traffic engineer review the intersection.
Councilmember Erickson reported his attendance at 3rd District Oversight Board, the January 13th Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board meeting, the January 10th Public Safety Commission meeting, the January 6th Joint Women' s Safety Subcommittee meeting, the Chamber of Commerce' s All Business meeting, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health weekly COVID- 19 call. He requested that staff address fraudulent COVID- 19 testing sites reportedly being seen in the City. He mentioned the opening of Emerald Village Annual Meeting and the Proclamation that Mayor Meister presented to Jake Stevens. He further reported his attendance at the California Cities Policy Committee meeting as well as Plummer Park Subcommittee meeting. He thanked the sponsors of # Boom! and recognized their hard work putting this annual event together. As part of his Councilmember comments, he asked for the following reports from staff:
Acting Director of Public Works Danny Rivas spoke about the fraudulent COVID- 19 Testing pop-up tents and canopies in the public right of way and on private property.
He advised members of the public to contact the Code Compliance Division at ( 323) 848- 6516. Mr. Rivas shared that these testing sites must operate under a City permit and approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Associate Planner David Fenn provided an update on Metro.
Councilmember Horvath reported her attendance at the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting and the California Contract Cities Board meeting. She referenced an LA Times Editorial Board piece and the City' s SCAG representative was quoted in it.
She requested that our SCAG representative attend an upcoming meeting, share the comments with the City Council, and allow the City Council an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. She commented on Item 2. N. noting that this will extend public Wi- Fi for residents. Regarding Item 2. K., she inquired about the City' s plan when the moratorium is and requested that the City Manager return with an item addressing this and the possible creation of a City Council subcommittee to work on this issue with the County and State to ensure that people can remain housed. She indicated her support for Items 2. R. and 2. S. She mentioned correspondence received and requested that the City revisit ALPR cameras and possible inclusion in the comprehensive update on public safety.
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Mayor Meister reported on her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Leadership meeting, the Plummer Park Subcommittee meeting, the Emerald Village meeting, Southern California Association of Governments' CEHD committee meeting as the WSCCOG rep. She noted that at the SCAG CEHD Subcommittee meeting was about several new housing finance programs, specifically ADUs. She commented that she would like to have a City Council Study Session meeting on policy updates on housing by including SCAG, California League of Cities, and Contract Cities as well as City staff, Planning Commissioners, and Historic Preservation Commissioners. She requested that Councilmember Erickson co- sponsor the item with her and he agreed. She mentioned Item 2. K. and confirmed with the City Attorney that individuals still must pay their rent or repaying back rent and that this item ensures that no fault eviction protections are in place. City Attorney Langer confirmed this information. For Item 2. R., she congratulated the vendors on their award of the development grants. She mentioned Item 2.S. and thanked her colleagues for their support on this Item. Also, on Item 2. U., she shared that she was unclear on speaker attendance policies and payment of international travel. She indicated her support of Item 5. C. Black History Month; however, she expressed concern with one of the recommendations, potential conflicts of interest, and noted her Abstention vote on the Item. Lastly, she thanked Councilmember Erickson and Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne for Item 5. D. She noted several upcoming events and encouraged the community to visit the calendar on the City' s website for additional information.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson reiterated City Clerk Crowder' s comments during Approval of the Agenda that representatives from Cedars -Sinai would speak briefly on Item 4.A. as it pertains to Cedars Sinai Emergency Room protocols when a patient alleges that a sexual assault occurred. Dr. Torbati provided this information on behalf of the Cedars Sinai Emergency Department and responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Erickson continued his Councilmember comments. He requested an audit of the City' s street lighting on residential streets, as some residents have shared that their streets are not well lit. He also requested a comprehensive speed study and if certain speed limits should be reduced. He mentioned the incident at a Texas synagogue over the weekend and noted the increased safety education for our local Jewish organizations. Finally, he announced President Biden' s free COVID- 19 home testing kits and encouraged residents to visit https. 11www. covidtests. gov/.
City Manager Wilson noted that staff will follow- up on the direction given during Councilmember comments including the crosswalk at Santa Monica Blvd/ San Vicente, streetlights, and speed reductions. He indicated that staff would return with an item with recommendations on next steps once the eviction moratorium is lifted. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore' s comments regarding the ADA spaces at the Library parking structure, he commented that ADA parking spots were added to the 3rd floor to provide access to the bridge between the parking structure and the Library. He shared that two animal vaccination clinics took place at Plummer Park and that the City plans to host another pet vaccination clinic in April. He reported that the City continues to monitor the DocuSign Envelope ID: AD838625- EF02- 4561- BC73- DD47F5DB905D City Council Minutes
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Omicron variant and will continue to meet via teleconference until the end of January.
Currently, City Hall is scheduled to reopen on January 31St for in- person appointments.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 2. U. and the addition of Items 5. B., 5. C., and 5. D. is $ 794, 964 in expenditures, $ 0 in potential revenues, and ($ 2, 050) in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B., C., D., E., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., N., O., P. Q., R., S., T.,V.,W.,X.,Y.,Z. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember D' Amico, and approved noting abstention of Mayor Meister on Item 5. 113.
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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 113. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT.- The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approve the minutes of December 20, 2021. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Deny the claim of Jesse S. Joseph. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTION: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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."
ACTION: 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTION: Receive and file the November 2021 Treasurer' s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 1. 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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Consider rescheduling the Priority Setting Workshop meeting to Saturday, March 26th. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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basis; and 3) Direct staff to evaluate fees for event -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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0. 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.
ACTIONS: 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 EI Tovar PI, 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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]:
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construction agreement with All American Asphalt, due to unforeseen conditions, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 997, 161. 25.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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 -to -exceed 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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ACTIONS: 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 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: This Item was Tabled.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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]:
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discussion of the documentary film My Name is Pauli Murray as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. X. ( 5. B.) LESBIAN AND QUEER WOMEN' S VISIBILITY WEEK [ S.
SITYNE, 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.
ACTIONS: 1) Proclaim April 26 through May 2 as Lesbian 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. Y. ( 5. C.) BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 [ S. SITYNE, 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+ DocuSign Envelope ID: AD838625- EF02- 4561- BC73- DD47F5DB905D City Council Minutes
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community and Black Women Lead's community event featuring vendors, panels, and live entertainment in Plummer Park.
ACTIONS: 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 cosponsorship 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 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting Mayor Meister' s abstention due to the appearance of impropriety.
22. ( 5. D.) COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS [ J. ERICKSON, S. SITYNE, 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.
ACTIONS: 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: AD838625- EF02- 4561- BC73- DD47F5DB905D City Council Minutes
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for the community cleanup events. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Councilmember Horvath disclosed that she spoke to representatives of the Sierra Club.
Mayor Meister disclosed that she spoke with the Sierra Club.
Councilmember Erickson disclosed that he met with members of the Sierra Club.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne disclosed that she met with members of the Sierra Club.
Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne inquired about education for the public. Ms.
Portwood responded.
BARBARA HENSLEIGH, LA CHAPTER/ SIERRA CLUB, spoke in support of the item and thanked Shyne, Erickson, and staff for their work for their environment.
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GENEVIEVE MORRILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, spoke in support of the item but requested more time on the phased approach for businesses.
PAUL LEWIS, LA CHAPTER/ SIERRA CLUB, spoke in support of the item and requested that the implementation date be moved up to January 1, 2023.
RAJ PATEL, LA CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB, spoke in support of the item and requested that the implementation date for large businesses be moved up to January 1, 2023.
DANIELLE WILSON, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of the item as well as supporting Sierra Club' s request to move up the implementation date.
ZACH LLOYD, LA CHAPTER SIERRA CLUB, spoke to echo support for the item and thanked the Councilmembers who introduced the ordinance.
MARQUITA THOMAS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and to allow longer implementation time for businesses to adjust.
ZEKIAH WRIGHT, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and highlighted that large companies are the major polluters.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne asked for the difference between the types of businesses and phases, what staff is doing in the 90 -day period, and what is the exemption. Ms. Portwood responded.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne made a motion to approve the item with a revision to the recommendations amending the definition of foodware and foodware accessories to align with the State' s definition and change the implementation for large businesses to January 1, 2023. Councilmember Erickson seconded the motion.
Mayor Meister inquired how many businesses this change would affect.
Mr. Rivas responded.
Councilmember Horvath commented on her visit to Athens, learning about their " MRF' g" ( Materials Recovery Facility) practices, and the amount of trash she observed during her visit. She is supportive of Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne' s amendments to the ordinance. She shared her interest in a cost- effective way to " yes" for the City' s businesses.
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Mayor Meister inquired about waivers for businesses. Mr. Rivas responded.
City Attorney Langer requested that Mr. Rivas read the ordinance changes into the record. Mr. Rivas read the following into the record:
In Section 15. 76. 030( a) remove the reference to May 31, 2023 and change it to " December 31, 2022".
In Section 15. 76. 020(f) add a new Subsection ( 5) to include the following single -use foodware accessory items:
5. Plates, napkins, cup lids, cup sleeves, food or beverage trays, condiment packets and saucers, spill plugs, and toothpicks.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance 22- 1176: " 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- 5476: " 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. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by
Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
The City Council took a recess at 8: 40 p.m. and returned at 8:55 p.m.**
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 MULTIFAMILY 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
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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.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Horvath disclosed that she spoke to the appellant as well as supporters of the appellant. She also spoke with the applicant.
Councilmember Erickson disclosed he visited the site and spoke to the appellant as well as residents in the neighborhood. He also spoke with the developer of the project.
Mayor Meister disclosed that she spoke to the appellant at end of October when the appeal was originally noticed and has driven by the site.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Current & Historic Preservation Planning Manager Jennifer Alkire provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2022.
On behalf of the appellants, Frank P. Angel provided the reasons that the City Council should approve the appeal.
On behalf of the applicant, Nicki Carlsen spoke regarding the inaccuracies presented in the appeal and requested that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission' s approval.
Councilmember Erickson inquired about the Ficus trees as mentioned by Mr. Angel during his comments. Ms. Alkire responded.
DEBORAH CALLAHAN, SUNSET PLAZA HOA, spoke in support of the appeal.
SUE BUCKNER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the appeal.
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WHITNEY SPRINGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the appeal.
BARRY SCOTT, APPELLANT, spoke about the appeal and why the City Council should approve the appeal.
City Clerk Crowder noted that because Mr. Scott was provided time to present his appeal, she inquired if the Applicant would also like to provide additional comment. Ms. Carlsen, on behalf of the applicant, indicated that she would wait until the formal rebuttal period.
The rebuttal on behalf of the appellant was provided by Mr. Angel.
The rebuttal on behalf of the applicant was provided by Ms. Carlsen.
Councilmember Horvath inquired if this site was previously a commercial property. Ms. Alkire confirmed that it was converted to commercial in the 90' s.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing. She stated that she did not find the Appellant' s arguments compelling and the project could be much larger under today's housing laws.
ACTIONS: 1) The City Council affirmed the Planning Commission' s CEQA determination; and 2) Adopted Resolution No. 22- 5477: " 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)." Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
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.
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Mayor Meister informed the public that the City Council began discussion on this item during the City Manager' s Report.
Public Safety Director Kristin Cook provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne inquired about the protocol for taking police reports and the protocol for transporting sexual assault victims to the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center. West Hollywood Sheriff Lt. Bill Moulder responded.
Councilmember Horvath inquired about a statement in the staff report regarding the reporting process that noted that if a female victim prefers a female deputy that one will be made available. She commented that she wants to ensure that this same consideration be provided to our trans and gender non - conforming community members. Lt. Moulder responded.
Councilmember Erickson suggested a victims' advocate resource that works through all the bureaucracy as mentioned by one of the public commenters.
Mayor Meister asked about training for the bars and clubs on sexual assault recognition as well as training on over -serving. Ms. Cook responded.
JACKIE STEELE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the work currently being done by the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board to address this issue.
She also mentioned the data in the staff report.
JORDAN DAVID, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about utilizing the proposed behavioral response team as the first responder for sexual assault cases as opposed to law enforcement.
Councilmember D' Amico inquired about the number of reported incidents versus the number of prosecuted cases. Lt. Moulder responded.
Mayor Meister requested a site tour of the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center and inviting one of their representatives to speak at a future City Council meeting.
ACTIONS: 1) The City Council received an update on sexual assault reporting and procedures; and 2) Provided additional direction to staff.
4. 113. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AND THE LOS ANGELES/ ORANGE COUNTIES
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND
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SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS [ J. LEONARD, B.
LEAGUE, O. DELGADO]:
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.
Property Development Manager Brian League provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2022.
CHRIS HANNAN, LA/OC B& C TRADES COUNCIL, spoke in support of the item.
ZEKIAH WRIGHT, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this item.
Mayor Meister asked when Project Labor Agreements would go into effect and if additional staffing is needed to ensure compliance. Director of Economic Development John Leonard responded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne made a motion to lower the threshold for single -trade or specialty to $ 100, 000 and multi -trade to $ 750, 000 as well as changing the effective date to July 1, 2022. Councilmember Horvath seconded the motion.
ACTIONS: 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 $ 100, 000 for a single trade and $ 750, 000 for multiple trades in construction valuation for an initial term of five years beginning July 1, 2022. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, and approved.
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 at - large appointment to the Transgender Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: 1) Mayor Meister appointed Sam Borelli to the Human Services Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 2) The City Council appointed Nik Kacy to the Transgender Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
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5. NEW BUSINESS:
5. A. DIRECTION TO STOP OR REDUCE THE ENFORCEMENT OF MINOR, LOW LEVEL TRAFFIC STOPS [ S. SITYNE, 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.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne and Councilmember Horvath provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated January 18, 2022.
Mayor Meister mentioned the pending report from the Center for Policing Equity ( CPE) and inquired as to why we are not waiting for that report.
Councilmember Horvath responded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne touched upon multiple data points regarding the disproportionate number of Black, Brown, and Trans individuals stopped by law enforcement.
Mayor Meister inquired about the priority level the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station places on these types of traffic stops currently. Ms. Cook responded that the two traffic motor officers issue most of the traffic citations, not patrol deputies.
JACKIE STEELE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
JORDAN DAVID, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
ROBERT OLIVER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about addressing public safety in a holistic way by fixing policy.
TOD HALLMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke of a personal experience when he was pulled over by law enforcement.
CHARLIE JASPER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the item.
ZEKIAH WRIGHT, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and shared a personal story regarding a traffic stop incident.
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resolution. In addition, the policies and/ or resolution that is drafted by the City Attorney and the Public Safety Department go to the Public Safety Commission before returning to the City Council for consideration. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne seconded the motion.
Councilmember Erickson addressed some of the written correspondence and clarified that the item directs the City Attorney to draft a resolution based on this evening' s discussion. The proposed resolution will return at a future City Council meeting for formal consideration.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney and the Public Safety Department to analyze policy 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; 2) Any proposed policy direction or resolution be reviewed by the Public Safety Commission; and 3) Return to City Council with the proposed policy changes and recommendations from both staff and the Public Safety Commission for further consideration. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne and approved, noting the " no" vote by Mayor Meister.
5. 13. LESBIAN AND QUEER WOMEN' S VISIBILITY WEEK [ S. SITYNE, 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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5. C. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022 [ S. SITYNE, 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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5. 11). COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS [ J. ERICKSON, S. SITYNE, 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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ZEKIAH WRIGHT, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 2. V., 5. B., 5. C., and
5. D.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented on Mayor Meister' s abstention on Item 5. 13.
Mayor Meister responded.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11: 28 P. M. in memory of Jonathan Flagler, Clyde Bellecourt, Sidney Poitier, Senator Harry Reid, Leslie Barbara Monroy, Betty White, Eduardo Federico Vargas Ojeda, and Patsy Lou Schumacher 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 COVID19 state of emergency; however, the teleconference virtual option is always available.
Please check the meeting agenda to confirm and for all information for participating in the meeting.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 7t" day of February, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: D' Amico, Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
DocuSigned by:
LAUKMWEISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK