SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
(Article IV, Chapter 7, W.H.M.C.)
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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.”
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 P.M. –REGULAR MEETING
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 act 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 Monday, April 18, 2022, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, April 13, 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 April 4, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 905 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending April 8, 2022, pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 905 and adopt Resolution No.22-5497, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 905”
2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1179 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20 REGARDING LIVING WAGE City Council Agenda
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REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS” [M. CROWDER, A.
POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1179, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.20 REGARDING LIVING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR
SERVICE CONTRACTS”.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1179, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.20
REGARDING LIVING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE
CONTRACTS”.
2.E. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS
[L. LANGER, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for the City’s Brown Act meetings as required under AB 361.
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.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission and Rent Stabilization Commission regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended February 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the February 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
2.H. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY ACCESS
CONTROL SERVICES WITH ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2 with Enterprise Security, Inc. to provide security access control services.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Enterprise Security, Inc. to provide security access control services for an increased amount of $200,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $973,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreements.
2.I. APPROVAL OF 2023 ARTS GRANT PROGRAM [J. LEONARD, R.
EHEMANN, E. ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the City of West Hollywood’s 2023 Arts Grant Program guidelines, schedule, and funding, apart from the WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (formerly known as One City One Pride), as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the implementation of the City of West Hollywood’s 2023 Arts Grant Program, apart from WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (formerly known as One City One Pride) as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
2.J. AIRPORT TRANSIT FROM WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to perform an initial analysis of the potential costs and routes for a shuttle service from West Hollywood to and from local airports and initiate community engagement to gauge interest and gather feedback. Staff will perform outreach at various Advisory Boards and Commissions, as well as with relevant stakeholders such as Visit West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and report back to City Council with findings.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to perform initial analysis on the potential costs and routes to develop a shuttle from West Hollywood to and from local airports (Hollywood Burbank Airport and/or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); 2) Direct staff to initiate community engagement to gauge interest and gather feedback from community members and stakeholders on the possible airport shuttle; and 3) Return to City Council with findings, including information on potential interest, routes, costs, and next steps for consideration.
2.K. PAN-AFRICAN FLAG FLOWN AT CITY HALL ON JUNETEENTH AND DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to fly the PanAfrican flag at City Hall annually on Juneteenth and during Black History Month.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to fly the Pan-African flag at City Hall annually on Juneteenth and during Black History Month; and 2) Direct staff to organize a flag-raising ceremony on Juneteenth and invite staff, appointed officials, and interested community members to attend.
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2.L. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS “SOUND THE ALARM” EVENT [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the co-sponsorship of a “Sound the Alarm” event in partnership with the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region to educate residents and community members on home fire prevention and safety, as well as provide free installation of smoke alarms.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of the American Red Cross “Sound the Alarm” event in Plummer Park to provide educational tips on home fire prevention and safety, and free installation of smoke alarms, scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; 2) Approve the waiver of fees for Special Event Permits, Building and Safety Permits and Encroachment Permits; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the events; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the co-sponsorship agreements.
2.M. PET BREED RESTRICTIONS IN RENTAL HOUSING [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney to evaluate the City’s Municipal Code and California state law to determine if the City can prohibit landlords from establishing restrictions on pet breeds in rental housing.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff and the City Attorney to evaluate the City’s Municipal Code and California state law to determine if the City can prohibit landlords from establishing restrictions on pet breeds in rental housing; and 2) Present the findings and recommendations to the Rent Stabilization Commission before returning to City Council for further consideration.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE REGARDING WEHO PRIDE 2022 [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. COOK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update regarding WeHo Pride 2022, including an update on the proposed site plan, programming, and the community group application process. The City Council will also consider approving the closure of Robertson Blvd. for the WeHo Pride event as well as the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and an allocation of funding for Los Angeles County Fire Department fees for City Council Agenda
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City businesses wishing to activate their spaces during WeHo Pride weekend.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a planning update regarding WeHo Pride 2022; 2) Receive an update on the community group application process, approve staff’s recommendations related to community group participation (memo to be provided under separate cover prior to the City Council meeting) and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Co-Sponsorship agreements where applicable; 3) Approve the closure of Robertson Blvd. between Santa Monica Blvd. and Melrose Ave. from Friday, June 3, 2022 at 6:00 AM through Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6:00 AM for event elements; 4) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees, in an amount estimated at $14,000 for City businesses hosting events on June 3, 4, or 5 in celebration of WeHo Pride; 5) Allocate up to $12,500 for basic Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to Pride weekend activations at City businesses; 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $12,500 from unallocated General Fund Reserves for site plan review fees; and 7) Waive permit parking citywide from Friday, June 3, 2022 at 4:00 PM through Monday, June 6, 2022 at 7:00 AM.
4.B. UPDATE REGARDING IN-PERSON EVENTS [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA, B. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and will consider continuing to authorize in-person, outdoor events between May 1 and June 30, 2022; the Council will also consider authorizing the return of in-person, indoor events at City facilities between May 1 and June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager to continue approving in-person, outdoor events on a case-by-case and allow for in- person indoor events on a limited, case-by-case basis, including City events, Co-sponsored events, and private events to be held at City facilities between May 1 and June 30, 2022, provided that the events adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols outlined in this report; and 2) Beginning July 1, 2022, authorize the City Manager to determine what, if any, ongoing restrictions should be in place pertaining to indoor in-person events.
4.C. WEST HOLLYWOOD MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE UPDATE,
CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AND
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL MINIMUM WAGE
ADJUSTMENT [D. WILSON, P. KESPRADIT, L. LANGER, J.
LEONARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update and provide direction on implementation of the minimum wage ordinance and consider authorizing the City Manager to publish the Minimum Wage Administrative City Council Agenda
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Regulations and adopting a resolution establishing the location index for the annual minimum wage increase.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager to publish the Minimum Wage Administrative Regulations; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22- ______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE BY THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR
URBAN WAGE EARNERS AND CLERICAL WORKERS (CPI-W),
PURSUANT TO WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
5.130.020.”; and 3) Provide direction as to whether the Minimum Wage Ordinance should be amended to adjust how the number of employees is calculated, to use a total compensation model, and/or any other elements of the ordinance.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSAL TO MODIFY THE CITY’S MIXED-USE BONUS TO
REQUIRE MAJORITY AFFORDABLE UNITS IN NEW MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENTS TO MEET 6TH CYCLE RHNA NUMBERS [L.
MEISTER, JOHN D’AMICO, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider updating the requirements in the City’s existing mixed-use ordinance to specifically require residential units to reflect and be in alignment with dwelling unit ratios mandated in the state’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to initiate a Zone Text Amendment to amend the Mixed Use Development Incentives in Municipal Code Section 19.10.050 to reflect the affordable housing ratios in the City’s current Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocations; 2) Direct staff to draft a General Plan Amendment to conform to the amended Zoning Code; and 3) Bring the amendments back to Council for consideration, after review by the Planning Commission’s Long Range Subcommittee and full Planning Commission within the next 120 days.
5.B. INCREASE INCLUSIVITY THROUGH USE OF PRONOUNS AND
DISPLAY OF THE PROGRESS FLAG [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider providing training to appointed officials regarding the use of pronouns and gather input from the Transgender Advisory Board and transgender service agencies on a potential policy to display gender pronouns during official meetings. The City Council will also consider amending the flag resolution (Attachment A) to replace the Lambda Pride Flags and Rainbow Pride Flags permanently on display, and the added annual Pride month Rainbow Flags on display during the month of June, with the Progress Flag.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to coordinate a training for appointed officials led by one of the City’s transgender services agencies on gender identity, gender pronouns, and inclusivity; 2) Direct City staff to City Council Agenda
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allow appointed officials to choose to display pronouns on name placards during official City meetings and gather feedback from the City’s Transgender Advisory Board and the City’s contracted transgender services agencies regarding the potential establishment of a policy to require City Council members and appointed officials – including Advisory Board Members, Commissioners, and Task Force members – to display gender pronouns during official City meetings held virtually or in person; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_____ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE
UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE OUTDOOR PUBLIC DISPLAY OF
GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL FLAGS”, which will
replace the Lambda Pride Flags and Rainbow Pride Flags currently on display in the City with the Progress Flag; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $1,500 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1- 01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $1,500 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with purchasing Progress Flags to replace the permanent Lambda Flags and Rainbow Flags, as well as the annual Rainbow Flags flown during Pride month.
5.C. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE 180-
DAY WAIT PERIOD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
7522.56 AND 21221(H) [J. JIMENEZ, S. SCHUMACHER, C. KOKUBUN, J. KEHO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving exception to the 180-Day Wait Period pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) to temporarily employ Anne McIntosh to perform limited duration work and fill the critically needed vacant Planning Manager position in the Long-Range Planning Division.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD GC
SECTION 7522.56 & 21221(H) FOR ANNE MCINTOSH.”
5.D. PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to take steps to continue to support the City’s and community’s efforts to be prepared in the case of another COVID-19 surge and/or future pandemic or public health crises.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the Public Safety Department to include in the emergency plan update a section on pandemic and public health crises preparedness, including response from City, households, and businesses, and to develop a Pandemic Preparedness Checklist to be City Council Agenda
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posted on the City’s website and through communication tools; 2) Direct the Facilities & Field Services Division to maintain necessary supplies on hand – such as gloves, masks, sanitizers, etc. – to stock City facilities and vulnerable community members in the case of another COVID-19 surge and/or for future public health crises; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote preparedness including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $3,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $3,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- 01-00-531001 for costs associated with purchasing the supplies.
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 a Study Session, which will be on Monday, April 25, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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
April 25 Monday 6:00 PM Study Session
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
City Council Agenda
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June 6 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
City Council Agendas and Staff Reports
are available on-line at
www.weho.org
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the City Clerk, and that this document was posted on:
Date April 13, 2022
Signature:\\Kimberle English\\
Office of the City Clerk