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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 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.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
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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.
Jonathon Shull, Chief Executive Officer of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), will provide an overview of the Los Angeles County Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund and respond to questions from 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, June 6, 2022, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, June 1, 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 May 16, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 908 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending May 27, 2022, pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 908 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5513, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 908”
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is asked to deny one (1) claim filed against the City as an administrative step in claims processing.
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RECOMMENDATION: Deny the claim of Samuel Martin.
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. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1181 (2ND READING) “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” [M. CROWDER, A.
POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1181 approving amendments to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance, and Title 20, Subdivision Regulations, West Hollywood Municipal Code, to allow certain properties in the R1A And R1A 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).
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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.”
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2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board, Social Justice Task Force, and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.H. VOTER OUTREACH COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR NOVEMBER 8,
2022, ELECTION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR, J.
SCHARE, B. WHITE, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information on the Voter Outreach efforts planned for the November 8, 2022, General Election.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.I. FY 2022-23 & 2023-24 TWO-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL WORK PLAN [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, L. QUIJANO, A.
RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the City of West Hollywood Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24, which will be brought back for discussion and adoption at the City Council Meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of West Hollywood Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24.
2.J. HOUSING ELEMENT AND STRATEGY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING [J. KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, B.
LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, R. ABRAMSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on next steps to obtain certification of the Housing Element.
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm next steps proposed by Staff to obtain certification of the Housing Element from HCD.
2.K. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MYDATT SERVICES, INC. d/b/a BLOCK BY BLOCK FOR SECURITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES [D.
WILSON, M. KUSTANOVICH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a two-year Agreement for security ambassador services with Mydatt Services, Inc. d/b/a Block by Block.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with Mydatt Services, Inc. d/b/a Block by Block in the amount of $ 3,742,135.37 in FY 2022-23 and $3,810,858.08 in FY 2023-24 for a total two-year term of $7,552,993.45 for Security Ambassador Services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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2.L. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR FIELD SERVICE CREWS [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of an Agreement to Social Vocational Services, Inc. for an initial three-year term to provide field service crews.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with Social Vocational Services, Inc. to provide field service crews for an initial three-year term in an amount not-to-exceed $1,594,860; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of an Agreement to CleanStreet for an initial three-year term to provide citywide street sweeping services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with CleanStreet to provide citywide street sweeping services for an initial three-year term in the amount of $1,755,510.88 and include a 2% contingency for extra services in the amount of $35,110.22 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,790,621.10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.N. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE FACILITIES AND FIELD
SERVICES DIVISION [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving amendments and changes to current maintenance Agreements by increasing the not-to-exceed amounts for providing additional services and extending terms to ensure a seamless continuation of services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve increasing the not-to-exceed amounts of the Agreements listed in Attachment A, with a total increase of $5,900,682.97 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 agreements.
2.O. AGREEMENTS FOR LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH
SHAW, YODER, ANTWIH, SCHMELZER & LANGE (STATE AFFAIRS)
AND WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS (FEDERAL AFFAIRS) [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving agreements for lobbying and advocacy services with the lobbying firms of Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange (state affairs) and with the firm Thorn Run Partners (federal affairs).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a twenty-nine-month term Agreement for Services with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) for state lobbying and advocacy services, and monitoring of state legislation in an amount not to exceed $174,000 with an option for a 24-month contract extension; 2) Approve a twenty-nine-month term Agreement for City Council Agenda
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Services with Thorn Run Partners (TRP) for federal lobbying and advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $174,000 with an option for a 24-month contract extension; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreements.
2.P. AMENDMENT # 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN AUDIO
VISUAL FOR CONFERENCE ROOM EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR CITY CONFERENCE ROOMS [L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for teleconferencing equipment installation and maintenance services for City Conference Rooms.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the term of the contract with Western Audio Visual for an additional twenty-four (24) months to expire on June 30, 2026; and 2) Increase the "not to exceed" amount of $98,080 by an additional $100,000 for a total of $198,080 to cover the cost of the A/V Equipment refresh.
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ALL
CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, F. GOMEZ, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing a contract amendment with All City Management Services (ACMS) to provide crossing guard services at two West Hollywood area elementary schools.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No.5 to the Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $53,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,750; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments to the Agreement.
2.R. APPROVE WAIVER OF CITY FEES FOR THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT’S “SUMMER ON SUNSET”
ROLLER-SKATING RINK [J. LEONARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the waiver of all applicable City fees related to the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District’s “Summer on Sunset” roller-skating rink.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the Class A Temporary Use Permit (Parking Lots, Temp. Structures) Fee, Building and Safety Fees, and any other applicable City fees (estimated $7,500).
2.S. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH KORDICH CONSTRUCTION
AND AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE WESTBOURNE
DRIVE WATER SEEPAGE MITIGATION CIP 2105 [D. RIVAS, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Kordich Construction and amending the agreement for City Council Agenda
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services with Michael Baker International to construct Westbourne Drive Water Seepage Mitigation CIP 2105.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction contract with Kordich Construction, in the amount of $624,836 for the construction of Westbourne Drive Water Seepage Mitigation CIP 2105, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed 15% ($93,725.40) of the total agreement amount; 3) Approve Amendment No. 10 to the agreement for services with Michael Baker International to increase the amount of the agreement by $101,350, for a total of $726,350.83 and extend the agreement to June 30, 2023, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE
DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2105
WESTBOURNE DR WATER SEEPAGE MITIGATION, PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6.”
2.T. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD LIST OF TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER SB-1 (BEALL)
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FY 2022-2023 [D. RIVAS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution specifying certain transportation related projects eligible for funding under SB-1 (Beall) Transportation Funding to be completed during the next fiscal year.
The project list included in the resolution will be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) before the deadline of July 1st, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-___________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017”; and 2) Direct staff to submit the City’s project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) before the July 1st, 2022, deadline.
2.U. COMMUNITY CPR TRAINING [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize community CPR certification training and allocating funding to subsidize the cost for interested community members.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize a community CPR certification training event; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,000 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 CPR certification training and marketing for the event.
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2.V. SAFETY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE PLAN [L. HORVATH, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a 5- Year Safety Technology Upgrade Plan. This plan will be incorporated into the Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy that is currently in development.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the Sheriff’s Department and other key partners to develop a 5-Year Safety Technology Upgrade Plan to be incorporated into the Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy currently in development; and 2) Direct staff to determine funding to accomplish the goals set out in the 5-Year Plan beginning with an allocation in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget if needed.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, AND
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTERING THE
PROGRAM OF WORK WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming the annual report submitted by the Advisory Board of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District and levying the assessment for fiscal year 2022-2023, as well as approval of an agreement with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the program of work.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council hold the public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and if no majority protest is received adopt Resolution No. 22-________ “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD AND
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT”; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Agreement for Services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the 2022-2023 Sunset Strip Business Improvement District work program.
3.B. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND LEVYING
AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, AND
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTERING THE
PROGRAM OF WORK WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE [J. LEONARD, P. KESPRADIT]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming the annual report submitted by the Advisory Board of the West Hollywood Design District and levying the assessment for fiscal year 2022-2023, as well as approval of an agreement with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the West Hollywood Design District’s fiscal year 2022-2023 program of work.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council hold the public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and if no majority protest is received adopt Resolution No. 22-________ “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND LEVYING AN
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT”; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Agreement for Services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the 2022-2023 West Hollywood Design District work program.
3.C. CONFIRMATION OF THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 [J. LEONARD, P.
KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming a diagram and the levy of assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District for fiscal year 2022- 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony; and adopt Resolution No. 22 -________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN CONNECTION WITH THE SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE.”
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. PLUMMER PARK PILOT OFF-LEASH DOG AREA [R. ABRAMSON, G.
YOLLES, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the proposed pilot off-leash dog area at Plummer Park and consider directing staff to move forward with implementation. The pilot will be in place as the City goes through the design and redevelopment process for Plummer Park over the next several years.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to move forward with the implementation of a pilot off-leash dog area in Plummer Park, parallel to City Council Agenda
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N. Vista Street, adjacent to the tennis courts; and 2) Provide feedback on the proposed site plan and budget, as needed.
4.B. POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL VACANCY TAX
MEASURES FOR THE BALLOT OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022,
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION [J. LEONARD, L. LANGER, L.
QUIJANO, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will provide staff with direction regarding whether to continue to pursue placing commercial and/or residential vacancy tax measures on the November 8, 2022, ballot, based on voter polling results, the review of information on commercial and residential vacancy taxes in other jurisdictions, and staff’s analysis.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction regarding whether staff should continue to pursue placing either of the two tax measures on the November 8, 2022, ballot.
4.C. LESBIAN AND GAY ADVISORY BOARD PURVIEW, MAKE UP, AND NAME, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN LGBTQ+ COMMISSION [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and provide direction on the Lesbian & Gay Advisory Board’s (LGAB) recommendations to amend LGAB’s purview, makeup, and name as well as the Board’s recommendation to establish an LGBTQ+ Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review and provide direction on the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board’s proposed changes to its purview, makeup, and name; and 2) Review and provide direction on the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board’s recommendation to establish an LGBTQ+ Commission, dissolve the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, and maintain the Transgender Advisory Board as a separate advisory board.
4.D. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, BUSINESS
LICENCE COMMISSION, RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION, AND
WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, A.
POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Meister will make her direct appointment to the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Business License Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Rent Stabilization Commission. Councilmember D’Amico will make his direct appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board, and the City Council will consider making an at-large appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Meister to make her direct appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; 2) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Business License Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; 3) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Rent Stabilization Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; 4) City Council Agenda
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Councilmember D’Amico to make his direct appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 5) Call for nominations for an at-large appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
4.E. HOST A CICLAVIA OPEN STREETS EVENT IN WEST HOLLYWOOD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES [L. HORVATH, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-hosting a CicLAvia open streets event in West Hollywood in August 2022 in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and allocating funding to this effort.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with organizers of CicLAvia to coordinate plans to co-host an event in August 2022 with the City of Los Angeles; 2) Direct staff to return to Council with an Agreement for Services with CicLAvia to produce the open streets event on Santa Monica Boulevard, and final information regarding route, business engagement, and community outreach; 3) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees for CicLAvia; 4) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees and Encroachment Fees for local businesses to participate in CicLAvia through storefront activations; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $400,000 from the City’s Measure M funds for the open streets event and related City costs.
4.F. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT ENFORCEMENT OF
CERTAIN MINOR, LOW LEVEL TRAFFIC OFFENSES ARE OF LOW
PRIORITY FOR THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [L. LANGER, W.
MOULDER, D. WILSON]:
SUBJECT: Staff has researched legal and practical considerations related to the reduction of the enforcement of certain minor, low level traffic offenses by the Sheriff’s Department when serving the City of West Hollywood in the City’s efforts to address the issues raised related to pretextual traffic stops. Based on staff recommendation, the City Council will consider adopting a resolution that de-prioritizes the enforcement of certain minor, low-level traffic offenses.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THAT ENFORCEMENT OF
CERTAIN MINOR, LOW LEVEL TRAFFIC OFFENSES ARE OF LOW
PRIORITY FOR THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD;” and 2) Provide direction to city staff to monitor bills related to the enforcement of low level traffic offenses and take positions on bills when appropriate and in accordance with the City’s advocacy and lobbying plan.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
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5.A. NEW WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY PLAYHOUSE FACILITY [J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, G. YOLLES, J. LEONARD, R. EHEMANN, E.
ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the current Coast Playhouse structure and provide direction regarding next steps for a new City Playhouse including moving forward with a consultant selection process for designing a replacement facility.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive this update on the state of the current Coast Playhouse; 2) Review design visions generated to date and direct staff to move forward with developing a replacement strategy for the existing structure; 3) Direct staff to establish a Playhouse Design Steering Committee to weigh the design vision alternatives and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the selection of a preferred design team; and 4) Authorize a total project budget not to exceed $6.5 million for costs related to the design and construction for a new playhouse facility.
5.B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, L.
LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution approving purchase of real property located at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD”; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,200,000 plus all related closing costs from unallocated reserves in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to 216-4- 40-40-703059 for the purchase of real property located at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase of real property located at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard.
5.C. RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the necessary resolutions calling the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A
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GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8,
2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY; TO AUTHORIZE
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY BE PERMITTED TO
RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION
10403”; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22 -__________, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022.”
5.D. AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENT SURVEY AND AFFORDABLE / INCLUSIONARY UNIT AUDIT [L. MEISTER, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consultant to perform an independent survey of residents in the affordable housing buildings in West Hollywood to gather feedback on resident satisfaction with services provided, building upkeep, property management, etc. The City Council will also consider directing staff to perform an internal audit of the affordable and inclusionary housing units to ensure they are being used for their intended purpose.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a consultant to perform an independent survey of residents in the affordable housing buildings in West Hollywood to gather feedback on resident satisfaction with services provided, building upkeep, property management, etc.; 2) Return to City Council with the Agreement for Services with the consultant and a request for funding to support this effort; and 3) Direct staff to perform an internal audit of the affordable housing and inclusionary housing units to ensure they are being used for their intended purpose.
5.E. FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE ORDINANCE [L. HORVATH, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to analyze an ordinance to require gun owners to purchase firearm liability insurance through their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance and to pay an annual fee that would go toward evidence-based initiatives to reduce gun violence and gun harm.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to research and analyze the establishment of an ordinance to require gun owners to City Council Agenda
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purchase firearm liability insurance through their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance and pay an annual fee that would go toward evidence-based initiatives to reduce gun violence and gun harm; and 2) If the research determines that the ordinance is appropriate and defensible, return to City Council with the results of the analysis and recommendations for further consideration.
5.F. UPDATES TO THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ELECTED AND
APPOINTED OFFICIALS [D. WILSON, LAUREN LANGER, J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amendments to the Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials that update and clarify responsibilities of sworn public officials (members of the City Council and its subsidiary Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the revised Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials attached to this report.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.70.035 OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE DEADLINE
BY WHICH CERTAIN APPLICANTS MUST OPEN THEIR CANNABIS
BUSINESSES FOR OPERATION [J. LEONARD, D. RIVAS, Y.
BENITEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an ordinance amending West Hollywood Municipal Code Section 5.70.035 (Cannabis) to extend the deadline by which certain applicants must open their cannabis businesses for operation.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and conduct first reading by title only of Ordinance No. 22-________, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTION 5.70.035 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING THE DEADLINE BY WHICH CERTAIN APPLICANTS
MUST OPEN THEIR CANNABIS BUSINESSES FOR OPERATION.”
6.B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010(D) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CODE VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURES [C. SCHROEDER, J.
HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code updating the sections that are subject to the administrative City Council Agenda
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penalty procedure provisions to integrate recent amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- _______, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010(d) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO THE
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY PROCEDURES.”
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, June 27, 2022, 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
June 27 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
July 18 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
August 1 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
August 15 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood
Park Council
Chambers
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Date: June 1, 2022
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