CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, MAY 16, 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: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Karen Eyres 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, Acting Director of Administrative Services Janet Jimenez, City Clerk Crowder, and Assistant City Clerk Poblador.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported that the Closed Session was called to order at 5:33 p.m.
She stated that there was no public comment. The City Council discussed the two items of existing litigation on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder indicated that staff is requesting that Item 4.A. be Tabled.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Items 4.C., 4.D., 5.A., 5.B., 5.C., and 5.D. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 2.BB., 2.CC., 2.DD., 2.EE., 2.FF., and 2.GG., respectively. (He requested during the Public Comment period that Item 2.Q. to Excluded Consent.)
Councilmember Horvath requested that Item 5.E. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2.HH. and requested that Items 2.W. and 2.Z. be moved to Excluded Consent.
Motion by Councilmember D’Amico, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, to approve the May 16, 2022 Agenda and approved as amended, noting the “no” vote of Councilmember Erickson.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Urvashi Vaid. She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the Buffalo Shooting Victims: Roberta A. Drury, 32, of Buffalo; Margus D. Morrison, 52, of Buffalo; Andre Mackneil, 53, of Auburn, New York; Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport, New York; Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo; Celestine Chaney, 65, of Buffalo; Heyward Patterson, 67, of Buffalo; Katherine Massey, 72, of Buffalo; Pearl Young, 77, of Buffalo; and Ruth Whitfield, 86, of Buffalo.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the Orange County shooting victims. She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Urvashi Vaid.
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Michael S. Poles.
She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of those that lost their lives in the two (2) mass shootings in Buffalo and Orange County.
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember D’Amico presented a Proclamation to Zander Moricz, a Florida high school senior and class president who organized a walk-out at his school against the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
VIVIAN GUMBINER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of the family trust that owns 7900-7904 Santa Monica Boulevard in opposition to Item 2.Z.
RENEE SOTILE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.V.
KAREN EYRES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.V.
GUENTER KEUNCCKE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.Z.
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, presented framed photos of WeHo Pride 2021 to the City Council. She announced a roller-skating rink being opened on the Sunset Strip as part of Summer on Sunset.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.V. and in opposition to Item 2.Q. He suggested that Item 2.Q. be Tabled and that the Public Facilities Commission for review and input.
WEST SEEGMILLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various issues in the City.
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AZAR ELIHU, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to express her concern with the number of cannabis businesses in the City as well as possible crime associated with the cannabis businesses.
SAMUEL SHAAYA, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition to Item 2.Q. noting that his business was not notified.
(Councilmember Erickson requested that Item 2.Q. be moved to Excluded Consent given Mr. Shaaya’s comments.)
MICHAEL WOJTKIELEWICZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various issues in the City.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.S. and racism in the United States.
MARY JO GODGES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.V.
KEVIN MESKIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke of his love for West Hollywood and plans to be more involved with the community.
ABDULLAH HALL, ON BEHALF OF SLAY MODEL AGENCY, spoke in support of Item
2.Z. and thanked the City for its co-sponsorship of their event.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne reported that she will be on the Q Agenda talk show airing in June. She also reported that she attended the farewell lunch for LASD Commander Ed Ramirez and former Public Safety Director Kristin Cook, the Eastside Community Cleanup event, and the annual Contract Cities Municipal Seminar in Indian Wells over the weekend. She announced that the next community cleanup will take place on May 21st on the westside and encouraged community members to attend and meet at 9:00 AM at West Hollywood Park. She disclosed that A Wider Bridge invited her to an LGBTQ Pride Mission this summer in Israel as well as a family wedding and will be out of the country beginning June 7th through June 22nd. She noted that no taxpayer money will be spent for her participation in the Mission. She commented on Items 2.S., 2.V., and 5.D. She announced that the next Sips with Sepi will be scheduled for July. She commented on the new Pride mural on the side of the City Hall building, created by the artist LaToya Peoples. She mentioned the first ever West Hollywood Pet Week to highlight animal companions. She requested that the City Manager provide an update on West Hollywood Park, including the playground and Aquatics & Recreation Center.
She also requested that the City Manager provide the number of cannabis businesses approved and pending as well as any crimes associated with any West Hollywood cannabis businesses. Finally, she thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their work on West Hollywood Pride 2022 and receiving over 100 entries for the event.
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Councilmember Horvath recognized and congratulated Genevieve Morrill for several awards she recently bestowed upon her. She reported her attendance at a meeting with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) new superintendent to hear the 100-day plan and vision for LAUSD. She reported her attendance at the Contract Cities Executive Board meeting and Municipal Seminar. She thanked staff and Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne for the Roe v. Wade press conference on May 3rd. She expressed gratitude to City staff and community members for supporting multiple events for Victory in Europe Day. Finally, she shared that she was contacted by a local publication regarding the City’s Communications Policy for advertising and publishing City notices in local publications and requested that the City Manager clarify the City’s policy.
Councilmember D'Amico reported his attendance at the Contract Cities Municipal Government Seminar. He commented that he attended a panel discussion during the conference in which Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Barger and Hahn spoke, and it reinforced to him the complexity of governing Los Angeles County.
Councilmember Erickson reminded the community to vote in the June 7th Primary and requested that the City Clerk provide information on our Vote Center. He congratulated Councilmember Horvath on her LA Times endorsement for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor District 3. He commended community member Kimberly Eslinger, who received her MFA in Poetry. He reported on his attendance at the NLC Seminar to address the housing crisis, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly meeting, the Eastside Community Clean Up, a walkthrough of The Woods, and the Sound the Alarm Red Cross event. He further reported that he sat on a panel for Victory in Europe Day, attended the 3rd District’s Oversight Board, human services – meetings, NAMI Town Hall on Mental Health, and attended the Contract Cities Annual Conference. He thanked his colleagues for the Roe v. Wade press conference last week as well as attendance at the Women’s March rally. He recognized public safety and fire crews for quickly responding to a dumpster fire on Fountain Avenue this morning. He mentioned the recent installation of a diverter on Ogden and requested more traffic enforcement. He commented that local hotels reached out to him about special events and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) approved by the City Council a while ago that would make it easier for them to host more than one special event per month. He asked that the City Manager provide an update on the ZTA. He announced that May 28th is his next Saturdays with John at Plummer Park. Finally, he mentioned several Consent Calendar items as well as the items that were moved to Excluded Consent for further discussion.
Mayor Meister reported her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly meeting in Palm Desert. She also reported that she attended several ribbon cuttings including The Salon on Doheny, The Woods, the grand reopening of AKT, and Maysky’s night benefitting Ukrainian refugees. She commented on several Consent Calendar items. She announced that August Vinyo is this year’s recipient of the West Hollywood Youth Scholarship. She concluded her comments by reiterating her “no” vote on Item 2.E. for reasons provided at the last City Council meeting.
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson announced that Thursday, May 19th at 9:00 AM is the City Council Finance and Budget Subcommittee meeting which will be conducted virtually via Zoom.
He shared information regarding road work along Fountain Avenue. In response to Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne’s inquiry during Councilmember comments, he noted that the City Council adopted the cannabis ordinance in 2017 to allow 40 licenses in the City. To date all licenses have been issued and there are 19 locations throughout the City. He further noted that staff is not aware of any serious crimes; however, staff will get data from the Sheriff’s Department and share it with the City Council. Regarding Councilmember Horvath’s request for information on the City’s Communications policy, he indicated that staff follows the Communications Strategic Plan; however, staff is working on an Administrative Regulation outlining the City’s policy on advertising which will be completed over the next few months. He provided information on One City One Pride beginning with “Dear Harvey” on May 22nd. He provided information on the parking mitigation plan for the Melrose Avenue Streetscape Project Phase 2 as well as traffic enforcement at Ogden/Willoughby where the new traffic diverter was installed.
City Clerk Crowder provided information on the upcoming June 7th Primary election.
She shared that the City is hosting an 11-day Vote Center at Plummer Park/Fiesta Hall which opens on May 28th through Election Day on June 7th. She noted that the City has three (3) permanent Vote by Mail Drop Boxes throughout the City and shared the locations which are: along Sweetzer Avenue behind City Hall, outside of Council Chambers on San Vicente Boulevard, and at the Plummer Park Community Center.
She made special note that during Pride weekend, the City will maintain clear access to the Vote by Mail Drop Box at the Plummer Park Community Center and directional signage will be installed guiding voters to Vista Street & Fiesta Hall since Plummer Park and the Community Center will be activated for Pride-related events and activities. She mentioned that outreach has been done with the Disabilities Advisory Board and the Senior Advisory Board to share specific information on accessible voting. She concluded by encouraging community members to reach out to her at [email protected] if they have any questions related to the election.
Director of Facilities and Recreation Services Steve Campbell shared that the City has received a temporary certificate of occupancy for the ARC. Staff hopes to have a permanent Certificate of Occupancy soon. He spoke about lifeguard training and a soft opening of the building as well as addressed the inquiry regarding a leak at the pool.
With regard to the playground, he noted that the City took possession of it two weeks ago with a new contractor in order to make corrections that were identified so it can be safely opened for the community.
Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho spoke about activities in hotels, primarily in residential zones. He commented that the ZTA is on the department’s work plan and hope to complete the approval of the changes by the end of the year. Councilmember Erickson asked what options are available for hotels who want to host more than one special event per month. Mr. Keho commented that hoteliers may contact him on the regulatory process.
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Event Services Supervisor Megan Reath provided a Pride update. Acting Sheriff’s Captain Bill Moulder and Jeff Consoletti of JJLA also provided updates on public safety, medical tents, and the numerous activities planned for Pride weekend.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne asked if we are incorporating Block by Block into Pride security protocols. City Manager Wilson responded.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the addition of Items is $2,586,788 in expenditures, $180,975 in revenue, and ($3,760) in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B.,C.,D.,E.,F.,G.,H.,I.,J.,K.,L.,M.,N.,O.,P.,R.,S.,T.,U.,V.,X.,Y.,AA.,BB.,CC.,DD.,EE., FF.,GG.,HH. Motion by Councilmember D’Amico, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, and approved, noting the “no” vote by Mayor Meister on Item 2.E.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, May 16, 2022, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, May 11, 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 May 2, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. DEMAND REGISTER NO. 907, RESOLUTION NO. 22-5504:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve payment of bills due as presented by the Director of Finance.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register No. 907 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5504: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 907”. 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.
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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. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1180 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.130.020, 5.130.030, and
5.130.080 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY-WIDE MINIMUM
WAGE” [M. CROWDER, AL. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1180, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 5.130.020, 5.130.030, and 5.130.080 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE”.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22-1180, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.130.020,
5.130.030, and 5.130.080 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY-WIDE MINIMUM
WAGE”. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Transportation Commission, and the Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, KAREN BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended March 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Receive and file the March 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVE RESCHEDULING THE SECOND CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN JUNE [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will approve revising the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for June 2022.
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ACTION: Approve rescheduling the Monday, June 20, 2022 City Council meeting to Monday, June 27, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.I. WEST HOLLYWOOD PILOT FOR GUARANTEED INCOME: UPDATE ON ORIGINAL PILOT AND CREATION OF REVISED PILOT [C.
SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, D. KAHN-EPSTEIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s original Guaranteed Income pilot project and consider approving a revised pilot.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive update on original pilot; 2) Approve a revised pilot that modifies one of the eligibility requirements, has a new launch timeline, and retains the same funding and partners as the original pilot; 3) Approve an Amendment to the Agreement for services with the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the University of Pennsylvania to modify the scope of work for the research and evaluation of the pilot to reflect the eligibility change; 4) Approve an Amendment to the Agreement for services with the National Council of Jewish Women, Los Angeles to modify the scope of work for the administration of the pilot to reflect the eligibility change; 5) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5505: “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR THE CITY’S
REVISED GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT AND ACKNOWLEDGING
THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF THE CITY’S REVISED PILOT”; and 6) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendments to the agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. 2022 WEHO PRIDE LGBTQ ARTS FESTIVAL UPDATE [J. LEONARD, R. EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information on events, exhibitions, and activities taking place between May 22 - June 30, 2022, for the City’s WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival.
ACTION: Receive the list of events, exhibitions, and activities for the City’s WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. LESBIAN AND GAY ADVISORY BOARD COMMUNITY ACTIVIST
AWARD [D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the nominee for the 2022 Community Activist Award from the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board (LGAB).
ACTION: Approve the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board’s nominee for the 2022 Community Activist Award: Princess Murray. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.L. HIV PREVENTION MONTH 2022 [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, D.
MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information on activities taking place during June in recognition of HIV prevention month, approve the City’s participation in the Fast-Track Cities Initiative, and approve the Amendment for Services with Maroon Society for an annual evaluation of the HIV Zero Initiative.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive information on HIV Prevention month activities; 2) Approve a resolution affirming West Hollywood’s Commitment to Ending the HIV Epidemic by Joining the Global Fast-Track Cities Initiative; 3) Approve Amendment No. 7 to the contract with Maroon Society for HIV Zero evaluation services to increase the “not-to-exceed” amount of $266,618 by $15,980, for a total of $282,598 in order to provide additional services and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP TO COMPLETE
HISTORICAL CONTEXT STUDY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Agreement for Services with the Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to complete a historical context study of the City of West Hollywood.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with the Architectural Resources Group in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the completion of a historical context study of the City of West Hollywood, with a contract end date of June 30, 2023; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL REVIEW CONSULTANT SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L.
ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an amendment to the agreement with Candace M. Hilk for consulting services to conduct fiscal reviews and assist the City in the review of Project Cost Reports and/or other program service reports submitted to the Economic Development Department and the Social Services Division.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for Fiscal Review services with Candace Hilk, to increase the amount of the agreement by $48,450 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $124,450 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023; and 2) 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.O. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE FACILITIES AND FIELD
SERVICES DIVISION [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving amendments and changes to current Agreements by increasing the not-to-exceed amounts for providing additional services and extending terms to ensure a seamless continuation of services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve increasing the not-to-exceed amounts of the Agreements listed in Attachment A, with a total increase of $1,260,000 in contracted value for services and extending the term of the agreements as provided in the staff report; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendments to the Agreements.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. AMENDMENT TO VALET CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH KING
VALET PARKING, INC. [D. RIVAS, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Valet Parking Concession Agreement with King Valet for public valet parking services which currently expires on June 30, 2022, to extend the agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 9 to the valet concession agreement with King Valet, extending the agreement by 12 months from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH LAND IMAGES INC. TO REVISE THE BEVERLY TRIANGLE PLAZA
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND SUPPORT ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY
OUTREACH EFFORTS [J. KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, D. FENN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an amendment to the agreement for services with Land Images Inc. to facilitate the redesign of the conceptual design and support associated community outreach efforts for the Beverly Triangle Plaza project in the West Hollywood Design District.
ACTION: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2.R. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH EMERGENCY-1 RESPONSE, INC. [D. WILSON, J. ANUKAM]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement for services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc. in the amount of $92,140.00 for medical care center services during the 2022 West Hollywood Pride Celebration the weekend of June 3 - June 5, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $92,140.00 for medical care center services during the 2022 West Hollywood Pride Celebration; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to this agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.S. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH SERVITEK ELECTRIC, INC. TO
INSTALL IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS ON SUNSET
BOULEVARD, SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD, CRESCENT HEIGHTS
BOULEVARD, AND DOHENY DRIVE [D. RIVAS, Z. POLLARD, R.
GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Servitek Electric, Inc. to furnish and install In-Roadway Warning Lights on Sunset Boulevard, San Vicente Boulevard, Crescent Heights Boulevard, and Doheny Drive, for CIP 84-23.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a construction agreement with Servitek Electric, Inc. in the amount of $468,503 to furnish and install In-Roadway Warning Lights on Sunset Boulevard, San Vicente Boulevard, Crescent Heights Boulevard, and Doheny Drive; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% ($46,850) of the agreement amount for a total of $515,353; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5506: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS ON SUNSET BOULEVARD, SAN
VICENTE BOULEVARD, CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, AND
DOHENY DRIVE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
830.6.” Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FIRE STATION NO. 8 ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD [D. RIVAS, Z. POLLARD, R.
GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to furnish and install a traffic signal at Fire Station No. 8 on Santa Monica Boulevard for CIP 84-
24. ACTIONS: 1) Approve a construction agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. in the amount of $181,786 to furnish and install a traffic signal at Fire Station No. 8 on Santa Monica Boulevard; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 10% ($18,178) of the agreement amount for a total of $199,964; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5507: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FIRE STATION NO. 8 ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 830.6.” Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.U. AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES WITH VASQUEZ & COMPANY, LLP [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, A. RUIZ, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement for professional audit services to Vasquez & Company, LLP (VCO).
ACTIONS: 1) Approve an agreement for services with Vasquez & Company, LLP (VCO) in the amount of $252,201 for professional audit and related services through June 30, 2024, with an option to renew for two additional years for $173,613; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.V. EXPAND WEST HOLLYWOOD TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN PROGRAM
[J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating funding to establish a partnership with the Amanda Foundation to develop a trap-neuter-return voucher program for community cats in West Hollywood.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to amend the Agreement for Services with the Amanda Foundation by an additional $10,000 to fund a local trap-neuterreturn voucher program for community cats in West Hollywood; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $16,000 from budgeted funds in Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the additional services with the Amanda Foundation ($10,000), training and other program costs ($5,000), and to purchase traps to loan to people utilizing the voucher program ($1,000). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY FOR APPOINTED
OFFICIALS [J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize a Legislative Action Day in Sacramento. This will be an opportunity for representatives of the Advisory Boards to meet with legislators and legislative staff, and advocate for issues and legislation of significance to the City and to their specific Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2.X. CLIMATE ACTION DASHBOARD [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a Climate Action Dashboard that will be publicly available on the City’s website and will be used to track the progress the City has made towards its climate goals as outlined in the recently adopted WeHo Climate Action Plan.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a Climate Action Dashboard to track the progress the City has made towards its climate goals outlined in the WeHo Climate Action Plan; and 2) Direct staff to expand the “Environmental Sustainability and Health” section of City Council staff DocuSign Envelope ID: ECC77405-9519-4DDF-952E-65D74795A621 City Council Minutes
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reports to reference the WeHo Climate Action goals and to include a similar section in staff reports for Planning Commission and Public Facilities Commission. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. DIRECTION TO MAKE THE ENFORCEMENT OF OFFENSES
RELATED TO PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOMS A LOW PRIORITY
ACTIVITY [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to draft a resolution declaring that the City of West Hollywood will make enforcement of offenses related to psilocybin mushrooms a low priority.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a resolution declaring that the City of West Hollywood will make enforcement of offenses related to psilocybin mushrooms a low priority; and 2) Direct the City’s legislative affairs team to monitor proposals at the state and federal level to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and other hallucinogenic substances. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Z. A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE
DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR 7900-06 SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to initiate local cultural resource designation proceedings for the commercial building located at 7900-06 Santa Monica Boulevard. If the resolution is approved, staff will go through the City’s cultural resource designation process, which includes staff reviewing the nomination – with the assistance of a historic preservation consultant if needed – and bringing the nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission for review and consideration.
ACTIONS: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2.AA. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 74881 FOR THE
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1236 NORTH SPAULDING
AVENUE [D. RIVAS, Z. POLLARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Final Parcel Map No. 74881, a subdivision for a three (3) unit condominium development, located at 1236 North Spaulding Avenue.
ACTIONS: 1) Make findings for the Final Parcel Map as follows: a) That this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; b) That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; and c) That the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/or public utility rights of way and/or DocuSign Envelope ID: ECC77405-9519-4DDF-952E-65D74795A621 City Council Minutes
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easements within the subject division of land, pursuant to Section 66436(a)3A(i-viii) of the Subdivision Map Act; 2) Approve Final Parcel Map No. 74881; and 3) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Final Parcel Map No. 74881 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.BB. (4.C.) UPDATE REGARDING WEHO PRIDE 2022 [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
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 amending the hours of the previously approved closure of Robertson Blvd. for the WeHo Pride event.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive a planning update regarding WeHo Pride 2022; and 2) Approve the closure of Robertson Blvd. between Santa Monica Blvd. and Melrose Ave. from Thursday June 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM through Monday, June 6, 2022, at 10:00 AM for event elements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.CC. (4.D.) CERTIFY A TRAINING ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC HOUSEKEEPING TRAINING [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution certifying Kirkpatrick Enterprises International as a certified public housekeeping training organization to provide training to West Hollywood’s hotel room attendants.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5508: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
CERTIFYING KIRKPATRICK ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC HOUSEKEEPING TRAINING TO WEST
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL INDUSTRY WORKERS.” Approved as part of
the Consent Calendar.
2.DD. (5.A.) CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET
STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District (District) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and scheduling a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5509: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SUNSET
STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES
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WITHIN THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 6, 2022 to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.EE. (5.B.) CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT
AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR [J. LEONARD, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District (District) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and scheduling a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5510: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 6, 2022 to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for fiscal year 2022-2023. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.FF. (5.C.) LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 [J.
LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT, Z. POLLARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intention for the proposed levy of assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District (District) for fiscal year 2022-2023 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution Number 22-5511: “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR THE
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 6, 2022 to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.GG. (5.D.) PARKING MITIGATION MEASURE FOR MELROSE AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2 [D. RIVAS, V. GUARINO, B.
BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: This City Council will consider authorizing a parking validation policy intended to mitigate the impact to parking resulting from the City’s Melrose Avenue Streetscape project.
ACTION: Authorize an additional one-hour day-time parking validation in the Five-story Parking Structure for Melrose Avenue businesses impacted by Phase 2 of the Melrose Avenue Streetscape project. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.HH. (5.E.) CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SLAY MODEL MANAGEMENT
COMMUNITY & PRESS EVENT AS PART OF THE ANNUAL SLAY
MODEL SEARCH 2022 [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring Slay Model Management’s Community & Press Event at Heart WeHo on June 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. This event is part of Slay’s Model Search 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Authorize co-sponsorship of Slay Model Management’s Community & Press Event at Heart WeHo on June 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. as part of this year’s Slay Model Search 2022; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 3) Waive the Special Event Permit Fee, Encroachment Permit Fee, and parking at the 5-story parking structure for event participants (estimated $3,760); 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the events such as the City’s website and social media tools; 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the agreement; 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $5,000 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 7) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
**The City Council took a recess at 7:43 p.m. and returned at 7:51 p.m.**
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TITLE 20, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PROPERTIES
IN THE R1A AND R1C ZONE DISTRICTS TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR
PROPERTIES AND CONSTRUCT UP TO TWO DWELLING UNITS,
PLUS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (AS ALREADY AUTHORIZED),
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (SB9)
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AND FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY AND CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM CEQA [J. KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, R. DIMOND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a Zone Text Amendment to amend the R1A and R1C zone district requirements to allow certain single family residentially zoned lots to be subdivided into two lots, and for two dwelling units to be built on each of those lots, in accordance with SB9, a recent change to state law that is already in effect. On May 2, 2022, the City Council continued this item to a date certain of May 16, 2022.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Councilmember Erickson disclosed that he attended an informational community meeting a few months ago.
Senior Planner Rachel Dimond provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 16, 2022.
Mayor Meister inquired about the timeline for implementing SB9 into the City’s Municipal Code, why staff was including Betty Way when almost all of the lots do not qualify, and if the City can require that the new structures be rent stabilized. She also asked what the differences were between the state law and what staff was proposing, for example, staff’s proposal to add a second story in a zone that does not permit a second story. Ms.
Dimond responded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented that SB9 was implemented by the State in January and asked staff to elaborate why the City Council is being asked to decide on it now. She also asked staff to elaborate on Mayor Meister’s inquiry regarding the second story. She inquired about the request by the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance to designate Betty Way a historic district. Ms. Dimond responded.
Councilmember Erickson inquired if codifying in the City’s Municipal Code is optional. He commented that SB9 is essentially allowed under our current Municipal Code. Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho responded.
Councilmember D’Amico requested that the Urban Design and Architecture Studio create design guidelines to assist developers and owners.
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STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding local control and the State adopting bad laws.
JON WEISBART, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this item.
LYNN RUSSELL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this item.
Councilmember D’Amico reiterated that design guidelines would be helpful so owners and developers have illustrations of what design concepts would work best in the City.
Mayor Meister commented that she does not support the item. She noted that Betty Way and Las Colinas does not allow for any street parking, and said that environmental studies on historic resources, parking, and infrastructure should be conducted before codifying SB9. She added that SB9 was not intended for small lots like those on Betty Way. She admonished the State for its ‘one size fits all’ policies.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne supports the item. She requested that pamphlets with sample designs created by UDAS.
Councilmember Horvath indicated her support of the item.
Councilmember D’Amico agrees with directing UDAS to develop site plan options within the next 90 days as well as direct the City Manager to conduct a historic context study.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading an Ordinance No. 22-1181: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND TITLE 20, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PROPERTIES
IN THE R1A AND R1C ZONE DISTRICTS TO SUBDIVIDE THEIR
PROPERTIES AND CONSTRUCT UP TO TWO DWELLING UNITS,
PLUS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (AS ALREADY AUTHORIZED),
IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENTLY ADOPTED STATE LAW (SB9), IN
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION
STATUTORILY AND CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA”; 2)
direct UDAS to develop site plan options within the next 90 days; and 3) direct staff to look into a historic context study and return to City Council with an update. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by DocuSign Envelope ID: ECC77405-9519-4DDF-952E-65D74795A621 City Council Minutes
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Councilmember Horvath, and approved, noting the “no” vote by Mayor Meister.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. SMALL PROJECTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE UPDATE [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a study of the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fee option for small residential projects (2-10 units) and consider directing staff to amend the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance and the master fee resolution based on the study recommendations.
ACTION: This Item was Tabled.
4.B. HOUSING ELEMENT AND STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING [J. KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, R.
DIMOND, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, R. ABRAMSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the proposed strategy for the development of more affordable housing and the status of the Housing Element.
Senior Planner Rachel Dimond provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated May 16, 2022.
Mayor Meister referenced a memo from the City Attorney regarding options if the City Council does not adopt a Housing Element. City Attorney Langer outline the issues with delaying submitting the City’s Housing Element.
Mayor Meister expressed concern that the City will lose grant funding if the City Council doesn’t adopt the Housing Element. Project Development Administrator Alicen Bartle shared that grant applications were impacted because the City hasn’t adopted a Housing Element. Councilmember Horvath commented that the City Council needs to direct staff to submit the Housing Element to HCD.
Councilmember Erickson expressed support for the item.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne agrees that a decision is needed this evening.
She referenced a letter from Ed Levin regarding inclusionary housing and including FAR-based density into the mix. She asked that this be added as additional direction to staff as part of the motion.
Councilmember D’Amico expressed concern that the items outlined in “next steps” as part of the staff report do not include a timeline.
Mayor Meister inquired if the Housing Element can be revised once it is submitted, and staff indicated that the City is able to submit revisions.
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Councilmember Erickson motioned to move the item, adding a timeline for completing “next steps”, reporting to the City Council monthly or bimonthly on the “next steps” items, adding FAR-based density requirements and working with UDAS to accomplish the FAR-based density for inclusionary housing.
ACTIONS: 1) Consider and provide direction on a proposed Framework for developing a West Hollywood Affordable Housing Strategy that goes beyond the State’s requirements; 2) Direct staff to return on June 6th with the draft Housing Element Update and Final Environmental Impact Report; 3) Add a timeline for the “next steps” items in the staff report and report to the City Council monthly/bimonthly with updates; and 4) add FAR-based density requirements and working with UDAS to accomplish the FARbased density for inclusionary housing. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
4.C. UPDATE REGARDING WEHO PRIDE 2022 [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
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 amending the hours of the previously approved closure of Robertson Blvd. for the WeHo Pride event.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4.D. CERTIFY A TRAINING ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
HOUSEKEEPING TRAINING [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution certifying Kirkpatrick Enterprises International as a certified public housekeeping training organization to provide training to West Hollywood’s hotel room attendants.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District (District) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and scheduling a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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5.B. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR [J. LEONARD, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District (District) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and scheduling a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5.C. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 [J.
LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT, Z. POLLARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intention for the proposed levy of assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District (District) for fiscal year 2022-2023 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 6, 2022.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5.D. PARKING MITIGATION MEASURE FOR MELROSE AVENUE
STREETSCAPE PROJECT PHASE 2 [D. RIVAS, V. GUARINO, B.
BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: This City Council will consider authorizing a parking validation policy intended to mitigate the impact to parking resulting from the City’s Melrose Avenue Streetscape project.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5.E. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SLAY MODEL MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY &
PRESS EVENT AS PART OF THE ANNUAL SLAY MODEL SEARCH
2022 [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring Slay Model Management’s Community & Press Event at Heart WeHo on June 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. This event is part of Slay’s Model Search 2022.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH LAND IMAGES INC. TO REVISE THE BEVERLY TRIANGLE PLAZA
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND SUPPORT ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY
OUTREACH EFFORTS [J. KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, D. FENN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an amendment to the agreement for services with Land Images Inc. to facilitate the redesign of the DocuSign Envelope ID: ECC77405-9519-4DDF-952E-65D74795A621 City Council Minutes
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conceptual design and support associated community outreach efforts for the Beverly Triangle Plaza project in the West Hollywood Design District.
Councilmember Erickson explained his reasons for moving this item to Excluded Consent. Associate Planner (Capital and Special Projects) David Fenn provided information on the outreach conducted to date and planned as part of the redesign for this project as well as City spending on the project to date.
Councilmember D’Amico inquired about two different renderings in the staff report and Mr. Fenn responded. Furthermore, Councilmember D’Amico suggested adding more shade in the design clarified that the previous plans included accessible parking spots, and suggested that Land Images should not be leading the art component of the project and perhaps the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission should.
Mayor Meister clarified that the design was meant to be public space driven not public art driven; however, the art that was chosen in the previous design was not appropriate and the community was unhappy.
She also stressed the importance of preserving sightlines to the Leica store and suggested that residents, the Leica store management, and the building owners be further consulted. She suggested that the design should be public space focused with art that compliments the space without blocking the Leica Store.
Councilmember Horvath noted the support of the West Hollywood West Residents Association for this new direction.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Land Images Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $55,600 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $306,840 for the development of a new conceptual design for the Beverly Gathering Place project; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 3) Implement more shade into the new conceptual design; 4) Preserve sightlines to the Leica Store in the new conceptual design; and 5) Ensure that the conceptual design is public space driven. Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
2.W. SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY FOR APPOINTED
OFFICIALS [J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize a Legislative Action Day in Sacramento. This will be an opportunity for representatives of the Advisory Boards to meet with legislators and legislative staff, and advocate for issues and legislation of significance to the City and to their specific Advisory Board.
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Councilmember Horvath indicated her reasons and concerns with this item and why she requested that it be moved to Excluded Consent.
Councilmember Erickson responded to her concerns.
Mayor Meister commented that the City Council should set expectations and thanked Councilmember Horvath for pulling the item so that Councilmember Erickson and Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne could clarify the intent of the item.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize a Legislative Action Day in Sacramento for representatives of the Advisory Boards; 2) Direct staff liaisons to work with the Advisory Boards to appoint one delegate from each Advisory Board to attend the trip to Sacramento and one alternate if the delegate is unable to attend; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $10,000 from budgeted funds in Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with covering the costs of this trip for up to six appointed officials and support staff. Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
2.Z. A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE
DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR 7900-06 SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to initiate local cultural resource designation proceedings for the commercial building located at 7900-06 Santa Monica Boulevard. If the resolution is approved, staff will go through the City’s cultural resource designation process, which includes staff reviewing the nomination – with the assistance of a historic preservation consultant if needed – and bringing the nomination to the Historic Preservation Commission for review and consideration.
Councilmember Horvath provided her reasons for moving this item to Excluded Consent. She noted that the repair of the clock seems to be the driving factor. She expressed concern with setting a precedent of the City Council making determinations on historic properties rather than an organization such as the West Hollywood Historic Preservation Alliance.
Councilmember Erickson clarified that the item simply begins the process.
Roy Oldenkamp of the West Hollywood Historic Preservation Alliance was invited to comment on the item.
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Preservation Commission would occur in the future for formal consideration.
Councilmember D’Amico asked about 7906 Santa Monica Boulevard since the owner of 7900-7904 indicated the trust does not own 7906 Santa Monica Boulevard and inquired if staff reached out to the owner of that property. He does not want to vote against the property owner’s wishes.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5512 “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD TO INITIATE
LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE DESIGNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR
7900-06 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD;” 2) Direct staff to initiate the City’s cultural resource designation process, including staff review and preparing the necessary analysis for the Historic Preservation Commission’s review and consideration; and 3) Return to City Council with staff’s findings and the Historic Preservation Commission’s decision for final consideration. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved, noting the “no” vote of Horvath.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented on Item 4.D. expressing concern that the City only received one proposal and requested that another RFP be issued in six months so that more organizations can apply. City Manager Wilson confirmed that staff intends to issue another RFP in six months.
Councilmember Erickson commented that he was recently appointed as Vice Chair of the Legislative Committee for Contract Cities.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9:54 P.M. in memory of Urvashi Vaid, Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison, Andre Mackneil, Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Heyward Patterson, Katherine Massey, Pearl Young, Ruth Whitfield, Orange County shooting victims, and Michael S. Poles to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 6th day of June, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: D’Amico, Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
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NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
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LAUREN MEISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK
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