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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022
REGULAR TELECONFERENCE MEETING
6:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
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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 Monday, February 7, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, February 2, 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 January 18, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 901 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending January 28, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 901 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5478, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 901.”
2.D. 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
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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.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1176 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 15.76 (NONCOMPOSTABLE 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.”
[M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 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.”
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt 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.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Historic Preservation Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Transportation Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, and Social Justice Task Force regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.G. NOTIFICATION OF ADVISORY BOARD ABSENCES [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive notification that three (3) Advisory Board members have exceeded the number of allowed absences in a twelve-month period.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) City Council to receive notification that Ekatarina Kutepova has exceeded the number of allowed absences for City Council Agenda
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the Russian Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; 2) Councilmember D’Amico to receive notification that Robert Gamboa has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; and 3) Councilmember Erickson to receive notification that William McNeeley has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Senior Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat.
2.H. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. TO
INSTALL IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS AT FOUR LOCATIONS ON
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD [D. RIVAS, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Baker Electric, Inc. to furnish and install In-Roadway Warning Lights at four locations on Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction agreement with Baker Electric, Inc. in the amount of $203,829 to furnish and install In-Roadway Warning Lights at four locations on Santa Monica Boulevard; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% ($20,383) of the agreement amount for a total of $224,212; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22- __________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS AT FOUR
LOCATIONS ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6.”
2.I. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DUKES ROOT CONTROL, INC. [D. RIVAS, R. GARLAND, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an agreement for services with Dukes Root Control, Inc. to perform root control services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement for services with Dukes Root Control, Inc. in the amount of $352,940.83 for root control services and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.J. AGREEMENT WITH DKS ASSOCIATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN [J. KEHO, R. EASON, B. CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the agreement with DKS Associates for the development of a Vision Zero Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement for professional services with DKS Associates for a total not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 to prepare the development of a Vision Zero Action Plan; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
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2.K. AGREEMENT WITH FEHR AND PEERS FOR THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES FEASIBILITY STUDY [J. KEHO, R.
EASON, B. CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the agreement with Fehr and Peers for the Fountain Avenue Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement for professional services with Fehr and Peers for a total not-to-exceed amount of $94,950 to prepare the Fountain Avenue Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.L. AGREEMENT WITH GIBSON TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS
FOR SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES
FEASIBILITY STUDY [J. KEHO, R. EASON, B. CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the agreement with Gibson Transportation Consultants for the Santa Monica Boulevard Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement for professional services with Gibson Transportation Consultants, Inc. for a total not-toexceed amount of $40,000 to prepare the Santa Monica Boulevard Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.M. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH PACWEST
SECURITY SERVICES [K. COOK, M. KUSTANOVICH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with PACWEST Security Services for security guard services for the new Aquatic and Recreation Center at West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for services with PACWEST to modify the scope of services to include security guards for the Aquatic and Recreation Center and to increase the amount of the agreement by $95,919.76 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $587,063.66; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.N. UPDATE REGARDING THE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION OSCARS EVENT [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, B. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider supplemental requests from the Elton John AIDS Foundation relating to the City’s co-sponsorship of their Annual Oscars Viewing Party and Charity Fundraiser to be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the street closure of San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue for event arrivals and departures from 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022; 2) Approve the exclusive use of the Five Story Parking Structure from 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, March City Council Agenda
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27, 2022, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022, at a reduced parking rate of $6 per vehicle per day, in an amount not to exceed $3,360; and 3) Approve the fee waiver of $1,380 for the use of the Community Meeting Room from 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, 2022, until 1:00 a.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022.
2.O. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM [J.
LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, J. KEHO, R. EASON, R.
DIMOND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the application for, and participation in, the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Prohousing Designation Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZATING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM”;
and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate application for, receipt of, and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program.
2.P. MEASURES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to take steps to increase its community resilience efforts internally and with the business community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Manager to organize an internal meeting including relevant City divisions, Sheriff and Fire Departments, and City Attorney’s office to discuss community resilience measures in place and determine additional policies and programs that may be beneficial; 2) Direct the Economic Development Department and Public Safety Department to provide emergency preparedness and recovery information to businesses and encourage businesses to develop business continuity and resiliency plans; and 3) Direct the Economic Development Department to evaluate the feasibility and necessity of a business interruption insurance policy for the City.
2.Q. COMMUNITY SAFETY PROTOCOLS & SUPPORT FOR JEWISH
PEOPLE, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND PLACES OF WORSHIP [L.
HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to partner with representatives of the Jewish community, as well as public safety personnel, to address community safety concerns stemming from recent anti-Semitic incidents in the region.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to partner with representatives of the Jewish community, as well as public safety personnel, to address community safety concerns for Jewish people, community centers, and City Council Agenda
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places of worship; 2) Direct staff, in conjunction with our community partners, to develop an action plan on the list of measures outlined in this staff report and provide the action plan to other municipalities as a model for local government support of the Jewish community; and 3) Direct staff to share the Jewish Community Safety Plan with relevant organizations including the Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles and well as Israeli-American Civic Action Network, Jewish Federation Los Angeles, American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, Anti-Defamation League Los Angeles, Israeli American Council Los Angeles, and Combat AntiSemitism.
2.R. SPONSORSHIP OF PANEL DISCUSSION ADDRESSING WOMEN’S
RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN IRAN AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS
SPEAKERS SERIES DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH [S.
SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a virtual panel discussion on women’s right’s violations in Iran featuring Iranian women from different religions and cultures during Women’s History Month as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a Human Rights Speakers Series virtual panel discussion addressing women’s rights violations in Iran as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series during Women’s History Month; 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. ADOPTION OF HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT [J. KEHO, R. EASON, R. DIMOND, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and make a determination on adoption of the final draft of the Housing Element and all associated documents, including the Technical Background Report. Additionally, the City Council will review and make a determination on the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element, which includes the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Measures.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the City Council consider the staff presentation, ask any pertinent questions, and adopt the following: 1) RESOLUTION NO. 22-________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL
PLAN BY ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE;” and 2) RESOLUTION NO. 22-_________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CERTIFYING
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THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (“EIR”), ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL PLAN 6th CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
3.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TITLE 20, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PROPERTIES
IN THE R1A AND R1C ZONE DISTRICTS TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR
PROPERTIES AND CONSTRUCT UP TO TWO DWELLING UNITS,
PLUS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (AS ALREADY AUTHORIZED),
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (SB9)
AND FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY AND CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM CEQA [J. KEHO, R. EASON, R. DIMOND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Zone Text and Subdivision Amendment to amend the R1A and R1C zone district requirements to allow certain single family residentially zoned lots to be subdivided into two lots, and for two dwelling units to be built on each of those lots, in accordance with SB9, which resulted in recent changes to state law. The City Council will also consider an urgency ordinance with the same Code amendments, to become effective immediately, provided it is approved by a four-fifths vote of the City Council. The urgency ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, as described in additional detail below.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the City Council hold a public hearing, listen to all pertinent testimony, and adopt the following: 1) URGENCY ORDINANCE 22-________: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND
TITLE 20, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE R1A
AND R1C ZONE DISTRICTS TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR PROPERTIES AND
CONSTRUCT UP TO TWO DWELLING UNITS, PLUS ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (AS ALREADY AUTHORIZED), IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (SB9), IN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY AND
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and 2) INTRODUCE ON
FIRST READING: ORDINANCE 22-________: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TITLE 20,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE R1A AND R1C
ZONE DISTRICTS TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR PROPERTIES AND
CONSTRUCT UP TO TWO DWELLING UNITS, PLUS ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS (AS ALREADY AUTHORIZED), IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (SB9), IN THE CITY OF
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WEST HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY AND
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. REQUEST TO RENAME THE WEST HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the Public Facilities Commission’s recommendation to undertake a larger process for renaming the West Hollywood Library.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the recommendation as proposed by the Public Facilities Commission: Due to the lack of public consensus and support for naming the library after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Public Facilities Commission recommends halting the process, retaining the name as is (meaning West Hollywood Library) and recommending that the City Council undertake a larger process for naming the West Hollywood Library.
4.B. PLANNING UPDATE REGARDING WEHO PRIDE 2022 AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH JJLA, INC. FOR EVENT
PRODUCTION SERVICES AND FOR THE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF
“OUTLOUD” [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, KERRY
MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update regarding WeHo Pride 2022 and will consider approval of an Agreement of Services with JJLA, Inc. (JJLA) related to WeHo Pride 2022. The City Council will also consider a co-sponsorship of JJLA’s “OUTLOUD” concert event in West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a planning update regarding WeHo Pride 2022; 2) Approve staff recommendation that “WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival” be established as the new name of “One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival;” 3) Approve expenditures in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 related to WeHo Pride 2022, with funding to be allocated as follows: a. Agreement for Services with JJLA in an amount not to exceed $455,000, b. Funding for LGBTQ Affinity Group activations in an amount not to exceed $150,000 (framework for recommended allocation process included later in this report), c. Funding for Public Safety at an estimated total of $350,000, d. Facilities and Field Services at an estimated total of $45,000; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $1,000,000 from unallocated General Fund Reserves for WeHo Pride 2022; 5) Approve an Agreement for Services with JJLA in an amount not to exceed $455,000 for production services related to WeHo Pride 2022; 6) Approve the closure of San Vicente Blvd. between Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 7PM and Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7AM for event elements, if necessary; 7) Authorize the City Manager or designee to continue to negotiate the details of JJLA’s Scope of Work, as they pertain to production services for WeHo Pride 2022, as City Council Agenda
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well as execute documents incident to an agreement with JJLA that is similar in form to the draft agreement included as Attachment A of this report; 8) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders to the agreement with JJLA in an amount not to exceed 20% ($91,000); 9) Approve a Co-Sponsorship and Permit to Use City Property agreement with JJLA for the “OUTLOUD” concert event in West Hollywood Park and authorize the City Manager to negotiate the agreement, including both fee waivers and fees to be paid by JJLA, as well as execute documents incident to the agreement; and 10) Authorize JJLA to sell beer, wine, and spirits at “OUTLOUD” in West Hollywood Park, stopping the sales of beer, wine, and spirits 30 minutes prior to close each night.
4.C. APPOINTMENT TO THE WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: Councilmember D’Amico will make his direct appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Councilmember D’Amico to make his direct appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ANALYZE POTENTIAL RELOCATION OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD SHERIFF’S STATION [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to analyze the potential temporary or permanent relocation of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station to assist in facilitating joint development at the Metro Division 7 Bus Yard/County Sheriff’s Property at San Vicente Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct City staff to analyze the potential relocation of the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station to assist in facilitating joint development at the Metro Division 7 Bus Yard/County Sheriff’s Property at San Vicente Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd. At a minimum, the analysis should include: Potential sites, Costs and financing structures, Development and ownership structures, and Minimum physical development envelope (square footage), and components and amenities that need to be included in the station; and 2) Direct City staff to have further discussions with Metro Joint Development, Los Angeles County, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding the potential relocation.
5.B. HOUSING CAPACITY VISIONING CONCEPTS AND DEVELOPMENT
DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT SANTA
MONICA AND CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARDS [J. ROCCO, R.
ABRAMSON, J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review the results of an internal visioning study prepared by Urban Design & Architecture Studio staff for the cityowned property at the southwest corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and City Council Agenda
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Crescent Heights Boulevard. It will also consider options from the Property Development Division regarding project delivery methods and be asked to provide further direction on moving forward with a potential new development at this corner.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file the visioning concepts developed by Urban Design & Architecture Studio staff; 2) Provide direction to staff regarding a potential new development at the corner of Crescent Heights and Santa Monica Boulevard including but not limited to:
a. Preliminary desired mix of uses for a development at the site that are consistent with State Surplus Land Act requirements, including, but not limited to public parking and affordable housing, b. The expectations and format for community engagement and outreach (i.e. community meetings, town hall, public design visioning exercise, Ad Hoc Committee, Sub Committee Task Force, etc.), c. Process to identify a development partner who can advise the city on feasibility of various development scenarios and project delivery methods to achieve the City’s vision for this site.
5.C. SAN VICENTE BLVD STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT [R.
ABRAMSON, C. SARKEES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review a streetscape improvement concept and provide direction regarding the desirability of developing a public gathering space on San Vicente Boulevard north of Melrose Avenue and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council direct the Urban Design & Architecture Studio to collaborate with the Public Safety, Public Works, and Economic Development Departments and the Event Services, Facilities & Field Services, and Arts Divisions and proceed with the following: 1) Work with professional Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering consultants to develop the design for a transformable urban plaza to support city programs and goals; 2) Develop a cost analysis and timeline for implementation; 3) Pursue project support grants from outside agencies; 4) Reach out to community stakeholders, first responders, and affected transportation agencies for feedback and input; and 5) Return to the City Council with a final design and implementation plan that includes an analysis of impacts as well as recommendations on timing, construction staging, funding requirements, and operational suggestions for desired uses or programs, and number of street closures per year.
5.D. LONG-TERM PLAN FOR TENANT PROTECTIONS DUE TO THE
ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC [D. WILSON, L. LANGER, J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and provide direction to staff related to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ recent adoption of its long-term plan for countywide tenant protections due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recent action providing countywide tenant protections through City Council Agenda
Monday, February 7, 2022
December 31, 2022 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; 2) Should the City Council want to consider alternative local protections, the Council may consider the creation of a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee to address tenant protections in West Hollywood; 3) Appoint two Councilmembers to the Subcommittee; and 4) Provide direction to staff on the proposed tasks and duration for the Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
THE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE AND A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING THE RENT STABILIZATION REGULATIONS [C.
SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, G. AVILES, A. ZRAIKAT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an ordinance amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and a resolution amending the Rent Stabilization Regulations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance 22- ________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.08, CHAPTER 17.24, CHAPTER 17.28,
CHAPTER 17.32, CHAPTER 17.52 AND CHAPTER 17.56 OF TITLE 17
OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A
PROHIBITION FROM CHARGING ADDITIONAL PET SECURITY
DEPOSITS, REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION OF NEW
CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER SEPARATELY ALIENABLE
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS, PROHIBITION OF SIDE AGREEMENTS,
PROHIBITION OF SEPARATE BILLING OF MASTER METERED
UTILITY SERVICES, REMOVAL OF PARKING, MINIMUM
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR FLOORS AND REGISTRATION OF
RESIDENT MANAGER INFORMATION”; and 2) Adopt Resolution 22- _________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING RENT STABILIZATION
REGULATIONS 20001, 22000, 41001, 60009, 60010, 60032, 60038, 60041, 60046, 60064, 60076, 80009 AND 80010”.
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 Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. via teleconference. In-Person City Council Agenda
Monday, February 7, 2022
attendance subject to change due to the status of COVID-19 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.
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 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
April 4 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
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Date: February 2, 2022
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