CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022
5:30 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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This option is to provide public comment on the Closed Session Item(s) ONLY.
Note: You must email the City Clerk at [email protected] to request to speak on the Closed Session Item(s) indicated below, by no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 22, 2022.
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1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS G.C. 54956.8 a. Property: 4336-010-270 and 4336-010-271
617-621 North Robertson Blvd.
City Negotiator: City Manager or designee
Property Owner: City of Beverly Hills
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment (Lease/Purchase)
5. 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. Carabetta v. City of West Hollywood Code Compliance Division, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21STLC07870.
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at www.weho.org
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City Council Agenda
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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.
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1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
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, February 22, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, February 16, 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 February 7, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 902 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending February 11, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 902 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5482, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 902.”
2.D. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS
[L. LANGER, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
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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.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1177 (2ND READING) “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” [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1177, “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”.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1177, “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
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MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR FLOORS AND REGISTRATION OF
RESIDENT MANAGER INFORMATION”.
2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission’s Performing & Cultural Arts Subcommittee, Public Facilities Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Senior Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended December 2021 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the December 2021 Treasurer’s Report.
2.H. HIV ZERO INITIATIVE YEAR FIVE EVALUATION [C. SCHROEDER, D.
GIUGNI, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the HIV Zero Initiative Year Five Evaluation Report.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.I. WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT MID-YEAR REPORT
[C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the semi-annual report for the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Administrative Contract, FY 2021-2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.J. SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of West Hollywood’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documents for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
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2.K. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DESIGN WITH SKILL AND
CASITAS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE ADU PILOT
PROGRAM [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an agreement for services with Design With Skill and Casitas for the administration of the affordable ADU pilot program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement with Design With Skill and Casitas in the amount of $98,250 for administration of the Affordable ADU Pilot Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
CITYWIDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SITING ANALYSIS [J.
SCHARE, F. CONTRERAS, K. KIGONGO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the on-call Agreement for Services with Black and Veatch Corporation to modify the scope, extend the time of performance, and increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement to develop an electric vehicle charging siting analysis and related services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Black and Veatch Corporation to modify the scope, extend the time of performance, and increase the amount of the Agreement by $190,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $265,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED 1282 NORTH FAIRFAX AVENUE (CRESCENT
HEIGHTS METHODIST CHURCH) [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, A.
CASTILLO]:
SUBJECT: The applicant is requesting approval of a Mills Act Contract to rehabilitate the designated cultural resource located at 1282 North Fairfax Avenue, known as the Crescent Heights Methodist Church.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Mills Act Contract between the City of West Hollywood and the owner of the property located at 1282 North Fairfax Avenue and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
2.N. NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2022 [Y. QUARKER, L.
FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of programming in celebration of National Women's History Month 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve programming for National Women's History Month 2022 and direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate the production and promotion of Women's History Month activities; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and City Council Agenda
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other collateral materials; 3) Direct the Public Works Department to light the City’s lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard in the colors purple and gold from March 1 – March 15, 2022 to recognize National Women’s History Month; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the City’s celebration of National Women’s History Month via social media platforms and distribution.
2.O. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLWOOD TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY HOUSING AGENCY AND CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCING AUTHORITY [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adoption of resolutions to become members of the California Community Housing Agency (“CalCHA”) and the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING
CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY HOUSING AGENCY; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. 22-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING, AUTHORIZING,
AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO BECOMING A
MEMBER OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY.
2.P. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION
AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, A STATEWIDE BALLOT
INITIATIVE CLEARED FOR SIGNATURE GATHERING, AND
POTENTIALLY INCLUDED ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, GENERAL
ELECTION [Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in opposition to the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act, a statewide ballot initiative that has been cleared for circulation to gather the required number of signatures to qualify for placement on the November 8, 2022, general election. The measure, if approved, would, among other things, redefine what a tax is and would require the affirmative vote of 2/3 of the members of the Legislature’s or local legislative bodies for adoption of new taxes and fees.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN OPPOSITION TO THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION
AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT;" and 2) Direct Community & Legislative Affairs Division staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, Assembly Member Richard Bloom, the initiative’s sponsors, CalCities, California Contract Cities Association (CCCA), and other individuals as appropriate.
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2.Q. HOUSING / LAND USE LEGISLATIVE SYMPOSIUM [L. MEISTER, J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a housing legislative symposium, to provide the community with information on recently approved state legislation and pending housing legislation under consideration in Sacramento that may impact West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of a housing legislative symposium to provide the community with information on recently approved state legislation and pending housing bills in Sacramento that may impact West Hollywood; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 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.
2.R. REIMAGINING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH [L. MEISTER, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to reimagine the City’s Neighborhood Watch program and explore alternative models that incorporate quality of life and neighborhood livability concerns.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to reimagine the City of West Hollywood’s Neighborhood Watch program and explore alternative models that incorporate quality of life and neighborhood livability concerns; and 2) Direct staff to outreach to the City’s Neighborhood Watch Groups and Public Safety Commission to get their input and feedback.
2.S. PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY & STATE OF
CALIFORNIA SHOULD ROE V. WADE BE OVERTURNED [L.
HORVATH, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to coordinate with Los Angeles County, the State of California, service providers, and other reproductive health care advocates to determine recommendations for how the City of West Hollywood and partners can respond should Roe v.
Wade be overturned.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to proactively engage in appropriate ways to prevent the overturning of Roe v. Wade and to seek legislative change to enshrine full protection for a range of reproductive health care options, including abortion, into federal law; and 2) Direct staff to coordinate with the State of California, Los Angeles County, service providers, and other reproductive health care advocates to determine recommendations for how the City of West Hollywood and our partners can respond in the case of Roe v. Wade being overturned.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVALS AND
PERMITS TO DEMOLISH ALL STRUCTURES ON THREE ABUTTING
RESIDENTIAL PARCELS, COMBINE PARCELS, AND CONSTRUCT A
NEW FIVE-STORY, 18-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH THREE
UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 1301, 1307 FAIRFAX AVENUE AND 7909 FOUNTAIN AVENUE [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, A. GALLO]:
SUBJECT: This item was continued from the December 6, 2021 City Council Meeting. The item before the City Council is an appeal filed by Jerry Ptashkin and Nick Hoogendyk regarding the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. PC 21-1408, approving the construction of a new five-story, 18-unit apartment building with 3 units of affordable housing and 32 parking spaces. At the December 6th meeting, the Council directed the Planning and Development Services Department to work with the applicant to uncluster the affordable units as well as increase the number of affordable units and/or affordable beds.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and affirm the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting Resolution No. 22- ________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY JERRY
PTASHKIN AND NICK HOOGENDYK AND CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING A DEMOLITION PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND
A LOT MERGER TO COMBINE THREE CONTIGUOUS PARCELS,
DEMOLISH ALL STRUCTURES ON-SITE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW,
FIVE-STORY, SEVENTEEN-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH
SEVENTY-NINE (79) BEDROOMS, THREE UNITS OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING, AND ISSUE APPLICABLE DENSITY BONUS
CONCESSIONS AND DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS FOR THE PROJECT
LOCATED AT 1301-1307 NORTH FAIRFAX AVENUE AND 7909
FOUNTAIN AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE OF THE 2021-22 MID-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET, WORK
PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS, AND LIVING
WAGE RATE [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a mid-year update on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and will consider updates to the City’s living wage rate ordinance. Updates include proposed mid-year budget adjustments, a report on work plan accomplishments and capital projects, and the cost impact of changes to the living wage rate.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget and file: a. Vision 2020 Work Plan Accomplishments, b. Capital Projects Report; 2) Approve budget adjustments identified in the attached “Proposed Mid-Year Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget”; City Council Agenda
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3) Accept the $8,725,595 allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds under the “revenue loss” category and apply funds to government services; and 4) Direct staff to return with a legislative item to update the City’s Living Wage Ordinance.
4.B. UPDATE REGARDING WEHO PRIDE 2022 [D. WILSON, K. COOK, Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposal from JJLA, Inc. (JJLA) to produce a parade in West Hollywood on Sunday, June 5, 2022, as a part of the inaugural WeHo Pride event.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a proposal from JJLA to produce a parade in West Hollywood on Sunday, June 5, 2022, as a part of the inaugural WeHo Pride event; 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement and execute any related documents with JJLA to produce a parade on Sunday, June 5, 2022; 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a sponsorship agreement and execute any related documents with JJLA to seek sponsorships to offset the costs of the WeHo Pride festival and/or parade; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to receive sponsorship funds and make related budget adjustments for the receipt of any sponsorship funds related to the WeHo Pride festival and/or parade; 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $800,000 from unallocated General Fund Reserves for the cost of producing a parade on Sunday, June 5, 2022; 6) Approve fee waivers in an estimated amount of $19,500, including Special Event Permit fees ($2,500), street closure fees ($14,000) and Building and Safety fees ($3,000); and 7) Approve a street closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between Fairfax Avenue and Doheny Drive from approximately 5:00AM through 6:00PM on Sunday, June 5, 2022, as well as any additional street closures consistent with the needs of the parade.
4.C. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT POLICY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Land Acknowledgment Policy, which is a statement recognizing the history and presence of Indigenous peoples and their enduring relationship to their homelands. The Land Acknowledgment will be posted on the City’s website, printed on City Council, Commission, and Advisory Board agendas, and read or spoken aloud at official City events.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt the City of West Hollywood Land Acknowledgment Policy; 2) Direct staff to implement the Land Acknowledgment Policy as outlined in the document, including posting the Land Acknowledgment on the City’s website, printing it on meeting agendas, and reading or speaking the acknowledgment aloud at official City events; 3) Direct staff to issue a call to artists to develop artistic visual assets and content related to the Land Acknowledgment that will be shared through the City’s communications channels and may be shown at City events or meetings when appropriate; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $35,000 from unallocated City Council Agenda
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General Fund reserves for costs associated with developing artistic visual assets, video content, and graphics related to the Land Acknowledgment.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING CO. [D. RIVAS, R. GARLAND, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Sully-Miller Contracting Co. to construct Melrose Streetscape Project, CIP 2104.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction contract with SullyMiller Contracting Co. in the amount of $12,795,000 for the construction of Melrose Streetscape Project, CIP 2104 (Budget #84-09/84-20), and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 20% ($2,559,000) of the total agreement amount; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $12,212,520 from unallocated reserves in the Debt Funded Capital Projects Fund for construction of Melrose Streetscape Project, CIP 2104 (Budget #84-09/84-20), and related costs; 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 CIP 2104, MELROSE STREETSCAPE PROJECT,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6.”
5.B. DRINK-SPIKING TEST STRIPS [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating funding for the purchase and distribution of drink-spiking test strips at bars and nightlife establishments in West Hollywood. In tandem with the distribution efforts, the City will develop educational materials regarding test strips to distribute to community members and business establishments and post through the City’s communication channels.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to purchase drink-spiking test strips and distribute test strips at bars, restaurants, and nightlife establishments; 2) Direct staff to develop educational materials regarding test strips to distribute to community members and business establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption; 3) Direct the Code Compliance Division to include information about drink-spiking test strips in its upcoming trainings for business establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools, including but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools to promote the drink-spiking test strips distribution and encourage businesses to provide them on an ongoing basis; 5) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $15,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs City Council Agenda
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Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $15,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with purchasing the drink-spiking test strips and developing promotional materials.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF SENATE BILL (“SB”) 619 [J. ROCCO, D. RIVAS, R. GARLAND, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply with the requirements of Senate Bill (“SB”) 619.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE SB 1383 REGULATIONS.”
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, March 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; however, the teleconference virtual option is always available. Please check the meeting agenda to confirm and for all information for participating in the meeting.
City Council Agenda
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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
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
April 18 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Via
Teleconference
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Date: February 16, 2022
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