CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
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: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Michael King 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, and City Clerk Crowder.
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 of business on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. The Closed Session adjourned at 5: 58 p. m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder requested that Item 4. C. be Tabled to a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember D' Amico requested that Item 5.A. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2. V.
Mayor Meister requested that Item 4. B. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2. T.
Councilmember Horvath requested that Item 2. H. be moved to Excluded Consent.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Item 4. D. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2. U.
Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, to approve the March 21, 2022 Agenda as amended, and approved, noting the " no" votes of Councilmember D' Amico and Councilmember Horvath.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Frank Alessi. ( During Councilmember Comments, Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Senator Feinstein' s husband, Richard Bloom.) Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dina Saur, Morris P. O' Kelly, and Brent Renaud. She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the Sacramento Church shooting victims: Samantha Mora Gutierrez, age 10; Samarah Mora Gutierrez, age 9; Samia Mora Gutierrez, age 13; and Nathaniel Kong, age 59.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the lives lost due to Russia' s invasion of Ukraine. She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Nancy Mancini' s dog, Honeyboy.
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Suzanne Gottlieb and Fred Vanacore.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne presented a Proclamation to members of the Women' s Advisory Board in honor of Women' s History Month.
Mayor Meister presented a Proclamation to Transgender Advisory Board Chair Luckie Alexander honoring Transgender Day of Visibility.
Mayor Meister presented a Proclamation to Steve Wayland for his dedication to the West Hollywood and Los Angeles communities.
The following individuals presented information to the City Council:
Sherie Stark presented a letter from the Elders Climate Action thanking the City Council for the City' s forward- thinking climate action plan.
Russian Advisory Boardmember Raisa Aguf presented information about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
ERICK MATOS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. S. He mentioned legislation introduced by Scott Wiener regarding transgender youth. He thanked Councilmember D'Amico for his support of the sober community and Item 5.A.
DAWNA ZEEMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 4. C.
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STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Log Cabin and Item 5.A.
He spoke about Item 4. C.
LESLIE KARLISS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 4. C.
MANNY RODRIGUEZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 4. C. and the Public Safety Commission.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance regarding Item 5.A. and the Log Cabin. He spoke about correspondence submitted as part of items that are Tabled or as part of a meeting that is cancelled. He spoke in support of Ukraine.
CYNTHIA CHAGOLLA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of Bet Tzedek Legal Services in support of Item 4. B.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Spring Equinox and Nowruz. He spoke about the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as discrimination of Russian- Americans.
WEST SEEGMILLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the pandemic and COVID restrictions.
DAVID JUAREZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 4.A. and the City' s indoor masking and vaccine verification requirements.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson reported his attendance at the California Contract Cities Legislative Committee meeting, the City' s annual homeless count, the Law Enforcement Equity and Protecting Your Business hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce' s 2022 Annual Member Mixer and Board Installation, California Contract Cities, the Transgender Advisory Board meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) Regional Counsel meeting, the Senior Advisory Board meeting, Hollywood NOW HerStory Awards, the 3rd District Oversight Board meeting, and the National League of Cities Summit in Washington D. C.
He requested that staff reach out to Adam Schiff' s and Senator Padilla' s offices regarding funding for the City' s Behavioral Health Crisis Response Unit. He requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Senator Feinstein' s husband, Richard Bloom. He spoke about Women' s History Month. He mentioned the City' s response to Ukraine. He thanked the City for honoring Red Cross Month. He commented on Item
2. S. and the " Don' t Say Gay" bill. He thanked staff for hosting this year' s homeless count. He spoke about the 9000 block of Harratt Street and garbage, vacant properties, and replacement of trees. He commented on Sherie Stark's presentation to the City Council and the work of the Elders Climate Action group.
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Councilmember D'Amico spoke about Item 5.A. and the City' s purchase of the Log Cabin. He requested that the City Council Pride Subcommittee convene to discuss Pride and requested that a staff report providing an update to the City Council on Pride be included with each City Council agenda leading up to Pride. He discussed City Councilmembers bringing legislative items forward and the past practice of City staff bringing these types of items forward along with the analysis of the proposed legislation.
He shared his disappointment with Tabling Item 4. C. on tonight' s agenda.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne agreed with Councilmember's comments regarding the City Council Pride Subcommittee and receiving an update at each City Council meeting.
She spoke about Russia' s invasion of Ukraine. She mentioned the installation of the inclusive flag on San Vicente Boulevard, and the statement that the flag displays of the unity of the LGBTQ community against hate. She spoke about Nowruz. She shared information about the upcoming Human Right' s Speaker Series about women' s rights violations in Iran. She reported that she was invited by the Secretary of California' s Democratic Party to the Nowruz celebration in Sacramento, the City Council Homelessness Subcommittee meeting, the City Council Tenant Protections Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting, the LAHSA Homeless County, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce' s 2022 Annual Member Mixer and Board Installation, the Annual California Democratic Convention as a delegate to 8050 and as an appointed member of the Rules Committee, spoke at the California Young Democrats Joint Women' s and LGBTQ meeting, the League of California Cities LGBTQ Board meeting as Treasurer on the Executive Board, and the National League of Cities Summit in Washington D. C. She noted that she and Councilmember Erickson lobbied for funding for the design district, Metro extension, cannabis banking laws, and the Behavioral Health Crisis Unit.
Councilmember Horvath spoke about Item 2. S., the " Don' t Say Gay" bill noting that all LGBTQ people are welcome in West Hollywood. She mentioned Item 2. Q. and the twoyear anniversary since the City declared a local emergency. She mentioned Item 2. G. and requested that moving forward any work done by the Social Justice Task Force as part of other items be included with that item rather than a six- month update. She spoke about Item 4. D. noting that the federal government is launching the 988 number in July and requested that the City be thoughtful and intentional while proceeding with developing the Behavioral Health Crisis Unit. She indicated that she is grateful for Item
5. A. With regard to Russia' s invasion of Ukraine, she requested that City staff review all the City' s contracts ensuring that the City does not do business with any Russian businesses, renaming of the Russian Cultural Festival, and possibly renaming the Russian Advisory Board. She reported her attendance at the Russian Chabad and spoke with Ukrainian congregants. She noted her frustration with the Tabling of Item
4. C. She commented on the commentary around this topic. She further commented that the facts about public safety need to be shared and that the priority of the City Council is to keep each other safe. She congratulated Ruth Williams and her acknowledgement from Hollywood NOW.
Mayor Meister mentioned the precarious situation for the LGBTQ community in both Russia and Ukraine. She requested that the City reach out to the Ukrainian Embassy in San Francisco and share that West Hollywood is a safe haven for LGBTQ people City Council Minutes
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around the world. She also requested that the City' s resource guide be provided and possibly translated into Ukrainian to express solidarity with the Ukrainian people. She shared information about Governor Newsom' s CARE ( Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment) Court proposal. She reported her attendance at the Sanitation District No. 4 Personnel Committee meeting, WSCCOG SCAG CEHD Committee, the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce' s 2022 Annual Member Mixer and Board Installation, the City Council Homelessness Subcommittee meeting, the 2022 Spring Mayoral Learning Exchange, the Saatva ribbon cutting, the HERStory Celebration for Ruth Williams, and the Detroit Gardens Meet and Greet. She mentioned Item 2. R. on the Consent Calendar. She announced the Housing Legislation Symposium which will be conducted via Zoom on March 23rd. She shared her disappointment in the Tabling of Item 4. C. noting that people are very concerned about public safety in the community. She hoped that the discussion can occur at the next City Council meeting, that no public hearings are scheduled, and that all of the correspondence from the item on this agenda be included with the item when it is brought forward.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson spoke about the Bystander Training on the prevention of sexual assaults. He mentioned the upcoming vaccination clinic at Plummer Park. He mentioned the California Rent Relief Program closes on March 31st and interested community members can access more information at housingiskey. com. He commented on the grant opportunity with Cedars to further the City's smoking cessation program. He shared that staff is meeting with federal and state legislators regarding funding for the Behavioral Health Crisis Unit. He also shared that a City Council Pride Subcommittee will be scheduled, and regular updates will be provided to the City Council. He spoke about the City's response to the Russia' s invasion of Ukraine as well as requests by Mayor Meister and Councilmember Horvath. He spoke about the Public Safety Update and some of the data being shared in news reports. He also mentioned the City' s Community Safety & Well- Being Plan and the City' s engagement of a consultant to assist with its development.
Councilmember Erickson requested that the City Manager address the reason for the cancellation of the March 7th meeting. City Manager Wilson responded.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar is $ 9, 215,285 in expenditures, $0 in revenues, and ($ 0) in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A., B., C., D., E., F., G., I., J., K., L., M., N., O., P., Q., R., S., T., U., V. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
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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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approve the minutes of February 22, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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. 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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTION: Receive and file the January 2022 Treasurer' s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2. 1. 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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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, City Council Minutes
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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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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 Xl, 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.
ACTIONS: 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- 5488, " 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- toexceed amount of $ 625, 000. 83 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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 City Council Minutes
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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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0. 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 Ca1CHA") and the California Municipal Finance Authority (" CMFA").
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5489: " 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- 5490: " 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. Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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).
ACTION: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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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 ondemand streaming platforms. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a policy to require a minimum percentage of commercial square footage in newly constructed Cityowned 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5491, " 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 City Council Minutes
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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 anti- LGBTQ+ 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" and other attempts in Texas and other states to prohibit gender- affirming medical care for youth. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. ( 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.
ACTIONS: 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- to- exceed 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. U. ( 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.
ACTIONS: 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 City Council Minutes
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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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. V. ( 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.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5493 " 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 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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 City Council Minutes
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includes the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Measures.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Mayor Meister requested any disclosures from the City Council and there were none.
Senior Planner Rachel Dimond provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 21, 2022.
MICHAEL KING, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission regarding proposed mitigation measure CUL2A which requires a search of the sacred lands file with the Native American Heritage Commission for each proposed project. The Commission noted that this served no purpose and requested that it be deleted from the Housing Element; however, it is now in the Housing Element as mitigation measure CUL1. He shared that the Commission is requesting that it be removed from the Housing Element. Finally, he expressed the Commission' s concern with the Historic Resources Assessment.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to express
concern with the loss of historic resources. He also spoke about the proposed 800 units on Sunset and Santa Monica Boulevard and the ability to provide utilities.
Councilmember Horvath inquired if the archeological study is a legal requirement. Chris Duran of Rincon Consultants responded to this inquiry. Councilmember Horvath expressed concern with costs associated with a historic resources survey as well as consultants recommending that consultants be hired to build housing in the community. She inquired what the next steps are and the timeline to approve the Housing Element. Senior Planner Rachel Dimond responded that the City will submit the Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD). She further commented that HCD has 90 days to review it.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne inquired about the costs incurred when there is a delay in approving a project. Mr. Duran responded. Ms. Dimond also responded indicating that it is part of the approval process which is approximately six months to a year.
Mayor Meister spoke about Recommendation # 4 on page 2 and clarified her request to staff. She noted that she requested that staff look at the City Council Minutes
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City holistically and also mentioned Single Room Occupancy ( SRO' s) needed to be included in the list of different housing types and reminded staff that every bedroom in an SRO counts toward the City' s Regional Housing Needs Allocation ( RHNA) numbers. She also mentioned not understanding the rush on SB9 and requested that staff prioritize bringing forward ZTAs for the housing laws passed by the California legislature a few years ago such as one for one replacements, which already had a recommendation from the Planning Commission. She spoke about the technical background report and the need for moderate- priced and affordable housing and opportunities for purchase. She questioned the number of vacant units. She also criticized the Statement of Over- riding Considerations and the lack of local control for developing housing. She recommended that the public benefits policy be modified so that only projects with a majority of residential square footage and over 60% affordable would qualify and that the policy be included in the Housing Element. She further recommended that the City Council do the same with the City' s mixed- use bonus ordinance, and that she would be bringing back an item to Council. She noted that if that was unacceptable to developers, they could still utilize the state' s density bonus.
Councilmember Erickson made a motion to approve staffs
recommendations. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne seconded the motion.
Councilmember D' Amico commented on the need for meaningful change with the City' s housing policies. He recommended that the City send a letter to HCD requesting an extension. He further commented that the City needs to be rezoned. Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho that the programs in the plan include rezoning as one of the options to address the housing crisis.
Mayor Meister referenced the Supplemental Staff Report that referenced the projects in the development process with the City and commented that it will not help the City meet its RHNA numbers without the City changing its policy.
Mr. Keho requested clarification on the City Council' s direction, specifically the level of community outreach. Councilmember Horvath commented that the motion needs to be clear so that staff understands Council' s direction.
ACTIONS: 1) Notify the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) that the City is interested in maximizing the development of affordable and median income housing and requests a 12- month extension to change our policies and our land uses in accordance with our desires as a City; 2) Look at the zoning across the City and identify ways in which we can change the zoning to maximize the production of affordable and median income housing; 3) Consider long City Council Minutes
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standing, large parcels and the viability of development of the sites and, if they are not likely to be developed within the time period that the Housing Element covers, that we abandon the use or the maximized use of them as housing sites; 4) Carefully look at our environmental documents to reallocate housing across the City versus bundling it in target sites and evaluate the true environmental impact and whether there is an actual likelihood of a lawsuit given that we are a 1. 9 square mile City and the numbers of housing units we are targeting are not beyond what RHNA requires; and 5) The Director of Planning and Development Services plan that this happen within twelve months or less. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Meister, and approved noting the " no" vote of Councilmember Horvath.
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.
City Attorney Langer provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 21, 2022.
DANIELLE PERETZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of AAGLA regarding the City' s rent freeze.
ERICK MATOS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the City' s Business License Commission returning to in- person meetings. He also requested clarification on construction hours.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding pandemic preparedness and the need to proceed cautiously given the new subvariant of the Omicron variant.
The City Council made the following changes to existing emergency orders:
Executive Order No. 2022- 001 dated March 4, 2022,
continuing to require all persons to wear face coverings while visiting indoor City Facilities, is hereby ratified.
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Resolution No. 20- 5266, Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood declaring specified construction activity an essential City function. Rescinded
Resolution No. 20- 5267, Resolution of the West Hollywood City Council ratifying Emergency Executive Order 2020- 1 and additional City Council orders to assist local businesses through the COVID- 19 crisis. The following measures specific to Resolution No. 20- 5267 are hereby rescinded, and
measures A, B as amended below, H and N remain in effect and full force:
Remains in effect as amended to read as follows)
Restaurants and retails stores that have a valid City license for on- site alcohol sales and a valid ABC license may follow state law and ABC requirements, including:
1. Licensees with on- sale privileges may sell alcohol
for off-site consumption in manufacturer prepackaged containers as to which their license permits on- sale consumption.
2. In addition to selling manufacturer pre- packaged
containers as provided above, bona eating places
i. e. restaurants) selling beer, wine and pre- mixed
drinks or cocktails for consumption may sell those
products off the licensed premises when sold in
conjunction with meals prepared for pick- up ( togo).
3. The Department ( ABC) has suspended
enforcement of any license condition restricting
the hours of sales and services for licensees
exercising off-sale privileges, consistent with the
Notice of Relief. Accordingly, all sales may run
from 6: 00 am to 2: 00 pm.
C. Any code or permit requirement requiring the closure of restaurants, grocery stores or other essential foodrelated businesses prior to 2: 00 a. m. are suspended.
These establishments may operate between the hours
of 6: 00 a. m. and 2: 00 a. m. ( Rescinded)
D. Parking and traffic operations plans for restaurants are suspended to allow easier access for customers picking
up to- go meals. ( Rescinded)
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opportunity to notify the public of additional food sales and availability of other essential goods. ( Rescinded
provided that the City will notify and work with the
businesses to get into compliance with the end of
the year).
F. Zoning regulations concerning the conversion of
restaurant and other commercial uses to a grocery
store/ market use are suspended to allow commercial
establishments to temporarily sell food and other
essential goods. ( Rescinded)
G. Cannabis dispensaries with a city medical license may remain open incompliance with the County' s Safer at
Home Order, and may provide curbside sales and
delivery, upon submittal of an operations plan to the
City demonstrating continued compliance with
applicable state and local laws and the County' s Safer at Home Order. (Rescinded)
O. The Cannabis Café may obtain a temporary medical
license for the period of the local emergency.
Rescinded)
b. Executive Order No. 2020- 1, implementing emergency
measures to assist local businesses through the COVID- 19 crisis.
c. Resolution No. 20- 5273, Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood ratifying Emergency Executive Order 2020- 2 to prevent the spread of COVID- 19.
d. Executive Order No. 2020- 2, implementing emergency
measures in City parks, construction sites and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID- 19.
e. Resolution No. 20- 5288, Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood ratifying Emergency Executive Order 2020- 3 to prevent the spread of COVID- 19.
f. Executive Order No. 2020- 3, implementing emergency
measures to prevent the spread of COVID- 19.
g. Resolution No. 20- 5233, Resolution of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood ratifying Emergency Executive Order 2020- 12 to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 related to
reopening of City Parks.
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h. Executive Order No. 2020- 12, implementing emergency measures to order the reopening of City Parks adopted to prevent the further spread of COVID- 19.
i. Resolution No. 21- 5444, Resolution of the West Hollywood City Council ratifying Emergency Executive Order 2021- 7 to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 by implementing COVID- 19 vaccine verification requirements.
j. Emergency Executive Order 2021- 7 to prevent the spread of COVID- 19 by implementing COVID- 19 vaccine verification requirements.
The City Council discussed the rent freeze.
The City Council discussed in- person meetings of the City' s Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces and provided direction to the City Clerk.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Revised Resolution No. 22- 5492: " 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"; 2)
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 22- 1178U: " 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." Motion by
Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, and approved.
ACTION: Allow for the continued outside sale of food by hotels. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
ACTION: Allow for the continued use of temporary signage by businesses until December 31, 2022. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
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ACTION: Business Tax — Resolution 20- 5267 — remove H. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
ACTION: Rent Freeze will be considered by the City Council once the CPI is calculated. Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
ACTION: Direct staff to remove the vaccine verification requirement for City officials in Resolution 22- 5492. Direct the City Clerk to return with an item at the April 4 City Council meeting outlining that the City' s Commissions will return to in- person meetings in May and the City' s Advisory Boards and Task Forces in June. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and
approved.
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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: This Item was Tabled.
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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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]:
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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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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.
Mayor Meister provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated March 21, 2022.
Councilmember Horvath commented that this was a recommendation of the Public Safety Commission and the noted success of Block by Block.
ACTIONS: 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. Motion by Mayor Meister, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
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.
Councilmember Horvath provided her reasons for moving this item to Excluded Consent.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented that aside from the discussion regarding the purview of City Council subcommittees that she does not support a Priority Setting Workshop at this time.
Councilmember D' Amico inquired about scheduling the City Manager' s evaluation.
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ACTIONS: 1) Direct the City Manager to return with an item in April to discuss the purview of the City Council subcommittees as well as scheduling a Closed Session for the City Manager' s evaluation; and 2) Schedule a Priority Setting Workshop after the November 2022 election. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved noting the no" vote of Mayor Meister.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Horvath reported her attendance at the Clean Power Alliance Legislative and Regulatory meeting. She participated in the City' s Homeless Count.
She recommended that both Civilytics and Contract Law be invited to the Council meeting when the Public Safety Update item returns. She congratulated the Chamber Boardmembers that were installed. She participated in the Contract Cities Legislative visit in Sacramento, the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting, and the Los Angeles County Sustainability meeting. She thanked Commissioner Robert Oliver for inviting her to attend the JQ International Impact Awards ceremony. She visited the Detroit Community Garden. She represented the City and Chaired the Liability Trust Fund Claims Board meeting and attended the City Council Tenant Protections Ad Hoc Subcommittee meeting. She supported the runners in the LA Marathon. She mentioned the Jewish Community Safety Plan and its use by other organizations.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 10: 48 p. m. in memory of Frank Alessi, Richard Bloom, Dina Saur, Morris P. O' Kelly, Brent Renaud, Samantha Mora Gutierrez, Samarah Mora Gutierrez, Samia Mora Gutierrez, Nathaniel Kong, Suzanne Gottlieb, Fred Vanacore, Honeyboy, and the lives lost to Russia' s invasion of Ukraine 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 4th day of April, 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.
LAUREN MEISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK