CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022
5:30 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE MEETING
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. 54956.9(d)(1)
1. AINA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company v. County of Los Angeles, Liza Frias, Gary Hirschtick, Zepur Chakmakian, City of West Hollywood, Jason Cosylion, Eric Barela, Does 1-100
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21SMCV00393
2. AINA, LLC v. City of West Hollywood
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP00018
Land Acknowledgement:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” *IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), AB 361 HAS AUTHORIZED PUBLIC MEETINGS TO
TAKE PLACE VIA TELECONFERENCE BECAUSE STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS ARE RECOMMENDING MEASURES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL DISTANCING.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022
REGULAR TELECONFERENCE MEETING
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION VIA TELECONFERENCE (See attached Agenda) 6:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
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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:
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, March 21, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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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 22, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 903 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending March 11, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 903 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5487, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 903.”
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
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. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Human Services Commission, Public Facilities Commission, Public Safety Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Transportation Commission regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.F. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended January 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the January 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
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2.G. UPDATE ON SOCIAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the activities and progress of the Social Justice Task Force.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Receive and file.
2.H. 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, March 26, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider rescheduling the Priority Setting Workshop meeting to Saturday, April 30, 2022.
2.I. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of cooperative purchasing agreements with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for waterproofing and roofing services, Johnson Controls, Inc. for HVAC services, and Landscape Structures, Inc. for playground equipment goods and services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize staff to issue Purchase Orders with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., pursuant to its Omnia Partners Collaborative Agreement, to provide waterproofing and roofing services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; 2) Authorize staff to issue Purchase Orders with Johnson Controls, Inc., pursuant to its Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide HVAC services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $400,000; 3) Authorized staff to issue Purchase Orders with Landscape Structures, Inc., pursuant to its Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide playground equipment, goods, and services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreements.
2.J. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
BLACK AND VEATCH CORPORATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A
CITYWIDE COMMERCIAL ON-STREET 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 a commercial on-street 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 City Council Agenda
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2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.K. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CJ CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION INC AND AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT [D. RIVAS, Z. POLLARD, J. GILMOUR, M. SOLOGUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction contract with CJ Concrete Construction Inc. to construct Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) No. 2201, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XI, Community Development Block Grant Project (CDBG) No. 602304-21 and will consider amending the agreement for services with Michael Baker International for construction management and inspection services to increase the not-to-exceed amount.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction contract with CJ Concrete Contractor Inc. in the amount of $227,032.50 for the construction of CIP No. 2201, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XI, CDBG Project No. 602304-21, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer / Engineering Manager to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 15 %, ($34,054.88), of the total agreement amount when otherwise permitted by law; 3) 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 No. 2201, CONCRETE
REPAIR PROGRAM – PHASE XI, CDBG PROJECT NO. 602304-21,
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6 AND
ESTABLISHING A PROJECT PAYMENT ACCOUNT”; 4) Make a finding that pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA – Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. Seq.), CIP No. 2201, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XI, CDBG Project No. 602304-21, meets the requirements for a categorical exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 – Existing Facilities); and 5) Approve Amendment No. 9 to the agreement for services with Michael Baker International to increase the amount of the agreement by $46,055.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $625,000.83 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.L. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH NETXPERTS [L. QUIJANO, E.
TSIPIS, D. SANTOS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving three agreements with NetXperts Inc., to deploy outdoor Wi-Fi and replace outdated networking equipment along Santa Monica Blvd, provide 24x7x365 Managed Services for all networking equipment in the City and provide professional services for upcoming networking projects.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with NetXperts for a total not-to-exceed amount of $900,000 to replace networking equipment along Santa Monica Blvd and deploy an outdoor public Wi-Fi; 2) Approve an Agreement for Services with NetXperts for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 to provide 24x7x365 managed services for all networking equipment; 3) Approve an Agreement for Services with NetXperts for a total not-to-exceed amount of $800,000 to provide professional services for upcoming cabling and networking projects; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
PECKHAM AND MCKENNEY FOR PROFESSIONAL, MANAGEMENT
AND EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, S. SCHUMACHER, C.
KOKUBUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with Peckham and McKenney to modify the scope of services, increase the not-to-exceed amount, and extend the term of the agreement to provide recruitment services for professional, management, and executive level positions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Peckham and McKenney to modify the scope of services, increase the amount of the agreement by $105,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount to $180,000, and to extend the agreement by one year from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the agreement.
2.N. INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY [Y. QUARKER, M. MARQUEZ, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of activities planned for the commemoration of International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the Public Works Department to light the City’s lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard in the colors blue, pink and white to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) from March 31 – April 7; 2) Direct the Facilities and Recreation Department to display the Transgender Flag over City Hall and to display flags along the median on Santa Monica Boulevard from March 31- April 7; 3) Direct staff to coordinate the City’s annual commemoration of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to be held March 31 - April 7; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to raise awareness about International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) activities, including sharing resources via social media platforms.
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2.O. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD 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. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM – HOA FEES [S. SHYNE, L.
HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to examine how condominium building assessments are paid for inclusionary housing units and return to Council with recommendations regarding how to make the payment of those assessments more equitable for all units in the building (market-rate and affordable).
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to analyze the caps on regular and special assessments for inclusionary units that are located in condominium buildings, including examination of how to adjust the requirements to reduce the burden that is placed on owners of market-rate units in the same buildings.
2.Q. DIGITAL COVID-19 TIME CAPSULE [L. HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider partnering with the West Hollywood Library to develop a digital COVID-19 time capsule to commemorate the experience of living through the past two years of the pandemic, including remembering the lives that have been lost and the changes we made to the way we live and work.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a partnership with the West Hollywood Library to develop a digital COVID-19 time capsule to commemorate the lived experience of the past two years of the pandemic; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on marketing materials associated with the time capsule project; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the COVID-19 time capsule, such as the City’s website, social media tools, and available on-demand streaming platforms.
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2.R. AFFORDABLE COMMERCIAL SPACES IN NEW CITY-OWNED
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS [L. MEISTER, S.
SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider developing a new policy that requires the inclusion of affordable commercial space in any newly constructed City-owned commercial or mixed-use developments, which will be specifically set aside to lease to non-profit organizations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a policy to require a minimum percentage of commercial square footage in newly constructed City-owned commercial or mixed-use developments to be set aside as affordable commercial space to lease to non-profit organizations; and 2) Direct staff to determine the affordable commercial lease rates and eligibility requirements for tenants as previously directed on September 20, 2021.
2.S. A RESOLUTION DENOUNCING THE PROPOSED FLORIDA
“PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION” BILL (HB 1557) AND
IMPOSING FINANCIAL SANCTIONS IF THE BILL IS SIGNED AND
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE NEW LAW IS REVOKED [L HORVATH, J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to denounce Florida’s proposed “Parental Rights in Education” bill (HB 1557), which opponents refer to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill because it prohibits schools from talking about LGBTQ+ issues, sexual orientation, and gender identity in classrooms with young students. This item imposes financial sanctions on Florida-based businesses if the bill is signed and until such time as the new law is revoked, amended, or struck down by the courts. The Council will also consider sending a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott denouncing his directive to investigate medical treatments for trans youth as “child abuse” and other attempts in Texas and other states to prohibit gender-affirming medical care for youth.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_____, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DENOUNCING FLORIDA BILL “PARENTAL RIGHTS IN
EDUCATION” (HB 1557) ALSO KNOWN AS THE “DON’T SAY GAY”
BILL, DEVELOPING ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SANCTIONS IF THE BILL IS SIGNED AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE NEW LAW IS REVOKED”; 2) Direct staff to send signed copies of the adopted resolution to President Joe Biden, California Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, and others as deemed appropriate; 3) Direct the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to review all current and likely future contracts with businesses headquartered in Florida in order to examine the feasibility of procuring products and services elsewhere until such time as the antiLGBTQ+ laws are revoked, amended, or struck down by the courts; and 4) Direct staff to send a letter denouncing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate medical treatments for trans youth as “child abuse” City Council Agenda
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and other attempts in Texas and other states to prohibit gender-affirming medical care for youth.
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 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..”
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. DISCUSS AND REVIEW EXISTING EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE
ORDERS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND DISCUSSION OF NECESSARY
MODIFICATIONS OR RESCISSIONS THERETO [L. LANGER, D.
WILSON, J. ROCCO, J. JIMENEZ, D. RIVAS, C. SCHROEDER, J.
HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review existing emergency executive orders, resolutions, and ordinances related to the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss necessary modifications or rescissions thereto.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review existing emergency executive orders, resolutions, and ordinances related to the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss necessary modifications or rescissions thereto; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RATIFYING MEASURES TO
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 AND RESCINDING SPECIFIED
EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS RELATED
TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC;” and 3) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No.
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22-_______: “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, RESCINDING URGENCY
ORDINANCE NO. 20-1124U, REQUIRING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES,
HOTELS, LODGING AND HOME SHARING RENTALS TO POST
COVID-19 NOTICES IN COMMON AREAS AND ENTRANCES, AND
URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-1129U REQUIRING GROCERY
STORES TO POST A DEDICATED PERSON AT ENTRANCES TO
ENFORCE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER REQUIREMENTS DURING THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS
CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY.”
4.B. UPDATE ON THE UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
EMERGENCY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 [C. SCHROEDER,
D. GIUGNI, J. HOLUB, Y. SPITERI, D. WILSON, J. JIMENEZ, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the Utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19 since the declaration of a local emergency on March 16, 2020; Council will also consider an allocation of additional emergency funds for Eviction Prevention and Defense Legal Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19; 2) Approve Amendment 10 to the agreement for services with Bet Tzedek Legal Services to increase the amount by $100,643 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $817,830 to provide legal representation to all tenants facing eviction through September 20, 2022 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; 3) Approve Amendment 1 to the agreement for services with The Coalition for Economic Survival to increase the amount by $60,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $120,000 to provide legal services education and outreach through March 31, 2023 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $100,643 from General Fund Reserves for Emergency Contingencies for eviction prevention & defense and legal services outreach & education services.
4.C. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE [K. COOK, E. RAMIREZ, D. SMITH, D.
RIVAS, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, D. GIUGNI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on public safety activities and provide additional direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) The City Council will receive an update on public safety activities and provide additional direction regarding public safety priorities and resources; 2) Receive an update on the newly implemented Block by Block eastside kiosk; and 3) Receive an update on efforts to ensure reports are taken by Sheriff’s personnel in all appropriate situations.
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4.D. DEVELOPMENT OF CITYWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS
RESPONSE UNIT – PHASE 2 UPDATE [C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, E. ANDERSON]:
SUBJECT: City Council will receive a progress update on the development of a Behavioral Health Crisis Response Unit to serve the West Hollywood community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Strategic Initiatives staff to continue to explore partnerships with non-profit, government and healthcare agencies, and other necessary partnerships, for the provision of services and potential funding sources and to develop necessary RFP/RFQ documents; 2) Direct Strategic Initiatives staff to brand the West Hollywood Behavioral Health Crisis Response unit as the West Hollywood Care Team; 3) Direct the Strategic Initiatives Division to focus on building a partnership with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services for future integration of the West Hollywood Behavioral Health Crisis Response Unit into the design of the region’s 988 call center; 4) Direct Strategic Initiatives and Public Safety staff to support LASD West Hollywood Station participation in any future pilots led by Didi Hirsch and LASD that integrate 911 crisis calls (where no criminal activity is identified) to the 988 system for crisis services and response; 5) Direct Strategic Initiatives Division and Community and Legislative Affairs to advocate at the state and county levels to increase availability of psychiatric Crisis Stabilization Units in the City’s immediate geographic area; 6) Direct Strategic Initiatives Division to work with Human Resources Division to explore options to create additional capacity for City staff support and oversight of this program; and 7) Direct the Strategic Initiatives Division to provide the next update to City Council in August 2022, unless items for Council consideration need to be brought forward sooner.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTION TO
PURCHASE THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617-621 N.
ROBERSTON BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [J.
LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, L. QUIJANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution to exercise an option for the purchase of real property located at 617-621 N. Robertson Boulevard (APNs 4336-010-271 and 4336-010-270) in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1)Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTION TO
PURCHASE THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617-621 N.
ROBERTSON BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; 2)
Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate up City Council Agenda
Monday, March 21, 2022
to $5,750,000 plus all related closing costs for the purchase of real property located at 617-621 N. Robertson Boulevard from reserves in the Debt Funded Capital Projects Fund; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase of real property located at 617-621 N. Robertson Boulevard.
5.B. FOOT PATROLS AND EXPANSION OF THE BLOCK BY BLOCK
KIOSK PROGRAM [L. MEISTER, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a budget to fund unarmed foot patrols to regularly walk along the City’s commercial corridors, as well as three to four additional security ambassador kiosks and associated staffing in the City of West Hollywood.
Staff will return to City Council with a request for funding and amended Agreements for Services effective July 1, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a budget to fund three to four additional security ambassador kiosks and associated staffing; 2) Direct staff to develop a budget to fund unarmed foot patrols to regularly walk along the City’s commercial corridors; and 3) Direct staff to return to City Council with a request for additional funding along with the updated Agreements for Services to be effective July 1, 2022.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
City Council Agenda
Monday, March 21, 2022
U PCOMIN G MEETI NG SCHEDULE
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
April 4 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
April 18 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
May 2 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
May 16 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
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Date March 16, 2022
Signature:\\Kimberle English\\
Office of the City Clerk