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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 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 ADJOURNED MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Andrew Solomon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmember D'Amico, Councilmember Erickson,
Councilmember Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
None.
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, Director of
Community Services Yvonne Quarker, Director of Administrative Services Janet Jimenez, and City Clerk Crowder.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported that the Closed Session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
She stated that there was no public comment. The City Council discussed the one item on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that Items 4.A., 4.B., and 4.E. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 2.JJ., 2.KK., and 2.LL. respectively. She also indicated that with regard to Item 4.F., she will be making her Public Safety appointment during Councilmember Comments and that she is not ready to make her direct appointment to the Russian Advisory Board nor the At-Large Women's Advisory Board appointment.
Finally, she requested that Item 2.CC. be moved to Excluded Consent.
Motion by Councilmember D'Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ruth Williams, John Schoonover, and Anthony J. Scarsella, M.D.
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Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gina Moscone Smithsburg. She also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the Maryland shooting victims: Mark Alan Frey, 50; Charles Edward Minnick Jr., 31 ; and Joshua Robert Wallace, 30 as well as the Birmingham, Alabama shooting victims: Walter Bartlett Rainey, 84, Sarah Yeager, 75, and a third victim whose family asked for privacy and did not publicly release the name.
Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Judy Davidds-Wright.
PRESENTATIONS:
The City Council presented Proclamations to Outgoing Commissioners and Advisory Boardmembers including the following:
- Patrick Shandrick, former Human Services Commissioner - presented by Mayor Meister
- Timmi Tway (at-large), former Women's Advisory Board Member - presented by Councilmember Erickson
- Jenner Deal, former Women's Advisory Board Member- presented by Councilmember D'Amico
- Alana Roshay, former LGAB & Public Safety Commissioner - presented by MPT Shyne
Mayor Meister presented a Proclamation recognizing Los Angeles County Sheriff's Reservists at the West Hollywood Station Richard Best & Brian Cooper.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
DANNY HANG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Items 2.HH. and 2.11.
DAVID NASH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various social service providers in the City, adding a bench at the ARC for individuals waiting for transportation, and an issue with standing water in front of his building.
PJ JAMES CUNNINGHAM, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding a Ficus tree in front of his home.
JORDAN COCKERAM, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 2.CC.
KIMBERLY BYERS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding her cat that was stolen recently.
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ANDREW SOLOMON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the City's contract with Tenacity and their proposed rate increases for Pickle Ball.
TOD HALLMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
RUSSELL KALBACH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Pickle Ball and his experience playing Pickle Ball throughout the country for free.
DANNY ROMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
NIKA SOON-SHIONG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
JACKIE STEELE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Items 2.HH. and 2.11. She also congratulated Alana Roshay on her Proclamation, as well as providing feedback on the inaugural West Hollywood Pride.
SYLVESTER ANI, JR., WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
SUZANNE DIAMOND RODMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 2.HH.
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 2.CC.
KERRI BALBONE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 2.E. She congratulated Alana Roshay. She mentioned the loss of community member Ruth Williams. She concluded by speaking about the Public Safety Commission's motion with regard to public safety funding.
IVETTE ALE FERLITO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
DOMINIC MOONHEART, RANCHO MIRAGE, spoke regarding various items in the City.
LIONEL MARES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various items in the City.
ALEX PARIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding.
ROBERT OLIVER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the Public Safety Commissions motion regarding public safety funding .
*Citizen Position Slip - Victor Omelczenko in support of Items 2. Y. , 2.HH. , 2./1., and
2.LL.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson reported that he presented a Proclamation honoring the Mic at Mickey's Event, the League of California Transportation Committee meeting, the Contract Cities Committee, the Slay Models event, the screening of Sick No More, the Trans Pride at the LGBT Center, Queer Prom 2022, and the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony. He further reported his attendance at the State of the City, the League of California Cities Legislative Committee meeting, LA Pride, and both the Roe v Wade Rally and Vigil. He requested that the City pause on any Pickleball rate changes until a community meeting can be held. He requested that the City Clerk conduct Voter Registration events. He requested that Community and Legislative Affairs staff work with the California Senate Pro Tern and Governor Newsom to introduce a bill protecting same sex marriage. He concluded his comments by thanking his colleagues for their support after the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that staff look into Mr. Nash's issue with the standing water as well as Mr. Cunningham's issue with the Ficus tree. She concurred with Councilmember Erickson's comments regarding Community and Legislative Affairs staff working with the California Senate on legislation as well as a pause on any Pickleball rate changes. She reported that she was out of the country recently. She spoke regarding the Roe v. Wade Press Conference, vigil, and rally and thanked staff for their assistance with the events. She spoke on various Consent Calendar and provided the following comments: Item 2.Y. - requested that staff return with a plan to roll out service on weekends (MicroTransit), Item 2.DD. - Section 2 of the Resolution change to one male or non-binary or one female or non-binary, Item 2.GG. include major medical leave and bereavement leave, Item 4.F. - Appointed Jackie Steele to the Public Safety Commission. She reminded everyone about the upcoming Rainbow Key Awards. She concluded her comments by wishing both Councilmembers D'Amico and Horvath happy birthday.
Councilmember Horvath congratulated Marcus Wilson Smith and the KTLA 5 News team for their nomination on the Project Angel Food Lead with Love televised fundraiser. She inquired if property owners were notified as part of Item 2.LL. (Item
4.E.). She thanked staff for the oversight, transparency, and reporting on Item 2.P. She reported her attendance at the Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund meeting, the Clean Power Executive Committee meeting, LA Pride, the Juneteenth Flag Raising, State of the City, and the Patient No More screening. She concluded her comments by speaking about the recent SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Councilmember D'Amico requested that staff create service area map for the MicorTransit. He supports Item 2.HH. strengthening renters' access; however, he expressed concern with unintended consequences. He shared that he recently utilized the City's new pool. He praised staff on the opening of the Aquatics and Recreation DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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Center ("ARC"). Finally, he spoke regarding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impacts on our country.
Mayor Meister wished Councilmembers D'Amico and Horvath Happy Birthday. She reported her attendance at the Sanitation District meeting, the Westside Cities Council of Governments meeting, LA Pride, the Juneteenth Flag Raising, the State of the City, both Community Information Sessions on the Holloway Motel, Summer on Sunset. She stated she presented a Proclamation at a Judy Garland event proclaiming June 10th 2022 Judy Garland Day in West Hollywood, and spoke at the rally and vigil for Roe v.
Wade. She commented on several Consent Calendar Items including: Item 2.HH. - she expressed concern with potential consequences and provided additional direction to staff. She reported on the Drag Laureate program noting that staff plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) at the beginning of July with a Drag Laureate selected within the next few months.
Councilmember Erickson accepted Mayor Meister's requested changes for Item 2.HH. and he noted that the Item mirrors the City of Los Angeles.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson responded to Councilmember inquires. He shared that Tenacity met with Mr. Solomon and ensured that rates will be equitable. He noted that City Clerk staff will conduct voter registration pop-ups. He indicated that Community and Legislative Affairs staff will work with the Senate Pro Tern on legislation to protect gay marriage. He noted that staff will work on the lighting in Council Chambers. For Item
2.Y. he shared that staff would return in October with a roll-out plan. Staff will look into the proposed changes for Item 2.11. He commented that staff reviews the City's Investment Policy and investments to ensure that we don't invest in companies whose values don't align with the City's.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
Acting City Clerk Yvonne Quarker stated that the fiscal impact on tonight's Consent Calendar is $18,274,190 in expenditures, $308,805 in revenue, and $0 in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B.,C.,D.,E.,F.,G.,H.,l.,J.,K.,L.,M.,N.,O.,P.,Q.,R.,S.,T.,U.,V.,W.,X.,Y.,AA.,BB.,DD.,EE., FF.,GG.,HH.,11.,JJ.,KK.,LL. Motion by Councilmember D'Amico, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, June 27, 2022, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday June 22, 2022.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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 June 6, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 909 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending June 17, 2022, pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register NO. 909 and adopt Resolution No.22-5523, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 909". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is asked to deny three (3) Claims for Damages filed against the City as an administrative step in the claims process.
ACTION: Deny the claims of the City of Los Angeles, Andrew Schwab, and Mercury Insurance as Subrogee for Corinne Strikman. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1182 (2ND READING) "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" [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1182 approving amendments to Section 5. 70. 035 of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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West Hollywood Municipal Code regarding the deadline by which certain applicants must open their cannabis businesses for operation.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22-1182, "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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1183 (2ND READING) "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION
1.08.01 0(d) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CODE VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE
PENAL TY PROCEDURES" [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1183, approving amendments to Section 1.08.010(d) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code relating to code violations subject to administrative penalty procedures.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22-1183, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
SECTION 1.08.01 0(d) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CODE VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE
PENAL TY PROCEDURES." Approved as part of the Consent
Calendar.
2.H. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR APRIL 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer's Reports for the month ended April 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Receive and file the April 2022 Treasurer's Report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. MIDYEAR REPORT ON SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS [C.
SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the midyear report on Social Services contract programs.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR YEAR 2 OF THE 2021-2022 REGULAR SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the third legislative report on the City's lobbying efforts during the 2021-2022 regular session of the California Legislature as well as progress in addressing the City's adopted 2021-22 Legislative Priorities.
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ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH T2 SYSTEMS, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement for services with T2 Systems, Inc. for parking permit and citation management services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a five-year agreement for services with T2 Systems, Inc. in the amount of $4,854,885 for parking permit and citation management services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for services with Government Finance Officers Association for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Project Planning and RFP Development.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Government Finance Officers Association for a total not-to-exceed amount of $107,500; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DEKRA-LITE INDUSTRIES [J.
LEONARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with Dekra-Lite Industries for installation, removal, and storage of holiday lights for Santa Monica Boulevard for the 2022 holiday season.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Dekra-Lite Industries, in the amount of $128,918.34, for the installation, removal, and storage of holiday lights for Santa Monica Boulevard for the 2022 holiday season; 2) Authorize the Director of Economic Development to approve change orders to the Agreement for Services in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH STRANDRO, INC. DBA FARMER
MARK FOR FARMERS' MARKET OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
[S. CAMPBELL, S. MARTINEZ, M. RHODES, D. ALHADDAD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with Strandro, Inc. OBA Farmer Mark for Farmers' Market Operations and Management.
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term with an option for two (2) one-year extensions; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
FOR RECEPTIONIST SERVICES AT PLUMMER PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER [Y. QUARKER, 5. MARTINEZ, M. RHODES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Jewish Family Service (JFS) for providing receptionist services at the Plummer Park Community Center.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a one-year Agreement with JFS from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, in a not to exceed amount of $60,000 for receptionist services at Plummer Park, with the option for renewal for two (2) one-year extensions at the same annual rate; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. 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). This staff report addresses a request from Council to obtain additional information on the kind of business these lobbying firms represent and to use the same rubric the Finance Department used during the selection of a banking institution.
ACTIONS: 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 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH NEW AGREEMENTS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES,
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES, VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES, AND
WRITING SERVICES [J. SCHARE, B. SAFIKHANI]:
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based on a recently conducted Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) submission and review process.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update regarding an authorized pool of qualified graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and writers that will be issued Agreements for Service; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all of the Agreements for Service. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS WITH MNR CONSTRUCTION, INC.
AND MIKE PRLICH & SONS, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider awarding two maintenance and construction agreements with MNR Construction Inc. and Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc for On-Call Sewer Repair and Construction Maintenance Services.
ACTIONS: 1) Award an Agreement with MNR Construction Inc., in the amount of $225,000 for a three-year term to provide On-Call Sewer Repair and Construction Maintenance Services; 2) Award an Agreement with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $225,000 for a three-year term to provide On-Call Sewer Repair and Construction Maintenance Services; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.5. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 [L. QUIJANO, B.
ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for the procurement of goods and related services for fiscal year 2022-2023.
ACTIONS: 1) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Purchase Orders, subject to the review by the City Attorney, for contracts that are competitively bid contracts under Purchasing Alliances, as needed, in an amount not-to exceed $ 75,000; and 2) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Purchase Orders under the OMNIA Agreement to ODP Business Solutions formerly Office Depot in an amount not-toexceed $275,000; and pursuant the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program to AT&T, CDW-G, ChargePoint, and Johnson Controls, each in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH LAZ KARP
ASSOCIATES, LLC [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with LAZ Karp Associates for parking enforcement and traffic services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
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amount by $2,737,081 for a total of $21,300,351; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.U. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
CATHYJON ENTERPRISES, INC. [J. JIMENEZ, 5. SCHUMACHER, C.
LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement with CathyJon Enterprises, Inc. dba HB Staffing to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the time of the agreement for Citywide temporary staffing services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with CathyJon Enterprises, Inc. dba HB Staffing to increase the amount of the agreement by $155,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $605,000 and extend the agreement by six months from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.V. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, F.
GOMEZ, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an amendment to the City's contract with Cubic Transportation Systems to provide vehicle tracking services for the City's fixed-route shuttle services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No.5 to the Agreement for Services with Cubic Transportation Systems to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $20,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $177,373; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. ANNUAL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE RENT
STABILIZATION DIVISION [C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving amendments and changes to current Agreements by increasing the not-to-exceed amounts and extending terms to ensure a seamless continuation of services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for Mediation Services with DG Mediation, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $225,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for lnclusionary Housing Program Administration with HouseKeys Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023; 3) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement for Affordable Housing Program Administration with West Hollywood Community DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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Housing Corporation to increase the amount of the agreement by $235,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $940,000 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 amendments to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.X. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFSCME LOCAL
3339, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
AND APPROVAL OF SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND SALARY
CHANGES FOR THE EXECUTIVE TEAM [J. JIMENEZ, S.
SCHUMACHER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Hollywood Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 3339, for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, a Side Letter of Agreement with the West Hollywood Management Association, and approving salary changes for the Executive Team.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with West Hollywood Municipal Employees, AFSCME Local 3339, which incorporates the agreements contained in the attached Memorandum of Understanding; 2) Approve the Side Letter of Agreement with the West Hollywood Management Association, which modifies their Memorandum of Understanding and provides their members with salary increases commensurate with salary increases received by the City's other bargaining units; 3) Approve salary increases for Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Department Directors commensurate with salary increases received by the City's bargaining units; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and the Side Letter of Agreement on behalf of the City. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. EXPANDING ON-DEMAND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, F. GOMEZ, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report focused on the City's vision for demand-responsive transportation in West Hollywood and consider approval of transitioning the City's Dial-A-Ride program to a Micro Transit pilot program.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the transition of Dial-A-Ride to a Micro Transit pilot program that prioritizes older adults and community members living with a disability while providing service to the general public; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with MV Transportation to adjust the scope of services and budget to allow for the transition of Dial-A-Ride to MicroTransit; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.2. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [D.
RIVAS, J. ANUKAM]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider designating Tuesday, August 2, 2022, as National Night Out Against Crime in West Hollywood and approve various administrative requests to assist in the success of National Night Out events.
ACTIONS: 1) Proclaim August 2, 2022 "National Night Out" in West Hollywood; 2) Approve all street closures for National Night Out block parties and allow the City Manager to approve additional street closures for National Night Out 2022 as deemed appropriate; 3) Approve the City's official sponsorship of all West Hollywood National Night Out events and waive all City fees associated with this event; and 4) Approve staff's recommended funding allocations for National Night Out 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.AA. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD INVESTMENT POLICY [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting the annual resolution for the City's investment policy.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5525, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING A
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 21-5420". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.BB. STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023 [L. QUIJANO, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution determining and imposing a street maintenance assessment within the 1996 Street Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
The assessment rate is unchanged from 2021-2022.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5526, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DETERMINING THE
COST OF STREET MAINTENANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND
DETERMINING AND IMPOSING A STREET MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT WITHIN 1996 STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF1982,
CHAPTER 6.4 OF PART 1 OF DIVISION 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
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2.CC. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF 58 930 (WIENER) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: HOURS OF SALE [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H.
MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of SB 930 (Wiener), allowing the participation of the City of West Hollywood in the extended hours of alcohol sales pilot program referenced in the bill. Participation in the pilot program will afford the City ample local discretion to design a local extended hours program that best meets West Hollywood's needs. These local features include limiting extended hours permits to certain areas of the City, as well as designating a specific body such as the Business License Commission to conduct public hearings for the purpose of issuing extended hours permits, etc.
ACTION: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2.DD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD CHANGING THE NAMES OF THE LESBIAN AND GAY
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD AND THE
RUSSIAN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE RUSSIAN-SPEAKING
ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution changing the name of both the Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board and the Russian Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5527, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CHANGING THE NAMES OF THE LESBIAN AND GAY ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD AND THE RUSSIAN
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE RUSSIAN-SPEAKING ADVISORY
BOARD". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.EE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHICH DELEGATES TORT
LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE
CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY AS
AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 910, ET SEQ. [D.
WILSON, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution delegating tort liability claims handling responsibilities to the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority ("CJPIA').
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5528, "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHICH DELEGATES TORT LIABILITY
CLAIMS HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY AS AUTHORIZED BY
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 910, ET SEQ." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.FF. PROHIBIT UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS [S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood. Theft of catalytic converters has been on the rise nationwide over the past several years and this ordinance will help the City and Sheriff's Department prevent and penalize this type of activity.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of West Hollywood; 2) Return to City Council with the draft ordinance for consideration; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote future catalytic converter etching events held by the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station for West Hollywood residents; and 4) Direct the City's Community & Legislative Affairs Division to monitor state legislation aimed at preventing catalytic converter theft and take positions in accordance with the City's lobbying and advocacy plan. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.GG. PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY FOR APPOINTED
OFFICIALS [L. HORVATH; Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to establish a parental leave of absence policy for appointed officials, which would allow for up to three excused absences to bond with a new child. The three excused absences to bond with a new child would be in addition to the three absences currently allowed in a twelve-month period.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to establish a parental leave of absence policy for appointed officials, which would allow for up to three excused absences - in addition to the three absences currently allowed in a twelve-month period - to bond with a new baby, adopted or foster child; and 2) Direct staff to draft amendments to the Municipal Code, Resolutions, and By-Laws governing the Commissions and Advisory Boards and return to Council for final approval. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.HH. POLICIES TO STRENGTHEN RENTERS' ACCESS TO HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES [J . ERICKSON, 5. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney to research and analyze policies to strengthen renters ' access to housing opportunities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff and the City Attorney to research and analyze policies to strengthen renters' access to housing opportunities; and 2) If the research determines that Municipal Code amendments are appropriate and defensible, return to City Council with the results of the analysis and an ordinance for further consideration.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.11. RESOLUTION TO EXPAND THE CURRENT BAN ON OFFICIAL
TRAVEL AND PROHIBITING CONTRACTS WITH STATES THAT
ADOPT BANS OF LEGAL AND SAFE ABORTIONS [5. SHYNE, L.
HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to expand the current ban of official travel adopted on May 20, 2019, via Resolution No. 19-5180 to any state that enacts legislation banning safe and legal abortions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5529 "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD EXPANDING THE CURRENT OFFICIAL TRAVEL BAN
AND PROHIBITING CONTRACTS WITH STATES THAT ADOPT BANS
OF LEGAL AND SAFE ABORTIONS."; 2) Direct the City Manager or his designee to add to the current list of states for which official City travel is restricted any state that adopts bans of safe and legal abortions, and to impose financial sanctions on such states; and 3) Direct Community & Legislative Affairs Division staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to the Governors of each stat that bans safe and legal abortions, and to United States Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla, United States Representative Adam Schiff, Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, Assembly Member Richard Bloom, and other individuals and organizations as appropriate. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.JJ. (4.A.) UPDATE ON THE UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD EMERGENCY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 [C. SCHROEDER,
D. GIUGNI, J. HOLUB, Y. SPITERI, D. WILSON, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19 since the declaration of the local emergency on March 16, 2020. The City Council will also consider an allocation of additional emergency funds for Eviction Prevention and Defense Legal Services.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19; 2) Approve Amendment No. 11 to the agreement for services with Bet Tzedek Legal Services to increase the amount by $257,020 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,074,850 to provide legal representation to all tenants facing eviction through June 30, 2023 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; 3) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to extend the term of the agreement six months through December 31, 2022 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $257,020 from General Fund Reserves for Emergency Contingencies for eviction prevention, defense and legal services, and outreach & education services; and 5) Review and approve staff's recommendations for the restructuring of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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City's COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.KK. (4.B.) ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF
ADDING SIX POSITIONS, ELIMINATING FIVE POSITIONS,
DOWNGRADING ONE POSITION, RECLASSING FOUR POSITIONS,
AND CHANGING SIX JOB TITLES [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, J.
JIMENEZ, S. SCHUMACHER, C. LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN, J. LU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on organizational structure changes and consider approval of adding six positions, eliminating five positions, downgrading one position, reclassing four positions, and changing six job titles.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve adding the following new positions: a. Senior Administrative Analyst, City Clerk Division; b. Senior Administrative Specialist, City Clerk Division; c. Building & Safety Permit Technician, Building & Safety Division; d. Administrative Specialist IV, Community Services Administration Division; e. Administrative Specialist IV, Economic Development Administration Division; f. Administrative Specialist IV, Public Works Administration Division; and g. Digital Media Officer, Media & Marketing Division; 2) Approve eliminating the following positions: a.
Administrative Specialist Ill, Rent Stabilization Division; b. Staff Attorney, Rent Stabilization Division; c. Administrative Specialist 111, Social Services Division; d. Director of Facilities & Recreation Services, Facilities & Recreation Department; e. Digital Media Manager, Media & Marketing Division, Effective September 1, 2022; 3) Approve the downgrade of the position of Finance and Insurance Coordinator Grade 5250n, to Accounting/Finance Specialist, Grade 5220n, within the Finance & Technology Services Administration Department; 4) Approve the reclassification of the Recreation Coordinator within the Facilities and Recreation Services Department. Approve the revised job specification of Recreation Coordinator. Authorize salary placement from Grade 5240n to Grade 5250n; 5) Approve the reclassification of the Aquatics Coordinator within the Facilities and Recreation Services Department. Approve the revised job specification of Aquatics Coordinator. Authorize salary placement from Grade 5220n to Grade 5250n; 6) Approve the reclassification of the Accounting Technician within the Finance and Technology Services Department. Authorize salary placement from Grade 521 On to Grade 5220n; 7) Approve the reclassification of the Arts Technician with the Economic Development Department. Approve the revised job specification of Arts Technician. Authorize salary placement from Grade 5220n to Grade 5250n; 8) Approve the following job title changes: a. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Specialist to Traffic Management Program Specialist, within the Public Works Department; b. Public Safety Director to Community Safety Director within the Community Safety Department; c. Public Safety Supervisor to Public Safety Administrator within the Community Safety Department; d. Code Compliance Manager to Neighborhood and Business Safety Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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within the Community Safety Department; e. Code Compliance Supervisor to Code Enforcement Supervisor within the Community Safety Department; and f. Code Compliance Specialist to Code Enforcement Specialist within the Community Safety Department; and 9) Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636(b)(1 ). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.LL. (4.E.) HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY OF PROPERTIES IN THE R1A AND R1C ZONING DISTRICTS [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to move forward with the procurement process and engage a Historic Preservation Consultant to conduct a Historic Resources Survey of the properties within the R1A and R1C zoning districts.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Historic Resource Survey of all properties within the R1A and R1C zoning districts; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $75,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for a Historic Resource Survey and related costs. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. PROPOSED INCREASES TO SOLID WASTE RATES [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting increases to the rates for collection and handling of trash, recycling, and organic waste services within the City.
Councilmember Horvath provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and spoke with Athens to better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and spoke with Athens to better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
Mayor Meister provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and that she spoke with Athens to clarify the services and charges.
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better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
DYANNE DIROSARIO, UNKNOWN, spoke regarding various rates charged by Athens.
Councilmember D'Amico requested that Deputy City Manager Jackie Rocco provide additional information regarding the fee that was mentioned by Dyanne DiRosario. Deputy City Manager Jackie Rocco spoke regarding the City's contract with Athens.
ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5530 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING
RATES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES". Motion by
Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
3.8. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC WASTE
COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-2023 [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection service charges for residential properties (4 units or less) on the property tax roll.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Acting City Engineer/Engineering Manager John Gilmour provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
Councilmember Horvath provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and spoke with Athens to better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and spoke with Athens to better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
Mayor Meister provided her disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and that she spoke with Athens to clarify the services and charges.
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Councilmember Erickson provided his disclosures noting that written correspondence was received from AAGLA and spoke with Athens to better understand their proposal and experience implementing this requirement in other cities.
Mayor Meister closed the Public Hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5531 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND
ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED
ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE
TAX ROLL"; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the charges on the FY 2022-23 Property Tax Roll. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
3.C. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX BILL OF PROPERTY OWNERS [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider whether or not to request the County Auditor to place delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax bills.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Acting City Engineer/Engineering Manager John Gilmour provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
Mayor Meister closed the Public Hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5532 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO
FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL"; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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delinquent charges on the property tax roll. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Council member D' Amico, and approved.
3.D. COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual FY 2022-23 sewer service charges on the property tax roll.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Acting City Engineer/Engineering Manager John Gilmour provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
Mayor Meister closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22-5533 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT TO COLLECT SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL". Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Councilmember D'Amico, and approved.
3.E. USER FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 [L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and consider adopting a resolution establishing fees and charges for certain services provided by the City of West Hollywood for Fiscal Year 2022-23. The City Council will also receive and file the User Fee Study prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Director of Finance and Technology Services Lorena Quijano provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
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Councilmember D'Amico inquired if increasing the fees that related to the abatement of vacant properties should be increased to encourage property owners to take care of their vacant properties quicker. Director of Community Safety Danny Rivas responded to this inquiry.
Councilmember D'Amico indicated his "no" vote on Section 10.07.040 Exceeding Posted Time Limit. Mayor Meister suggested no fee changes for Parking Fees for first vehicle Section 8 renters and first vehicle for Electric and/or hydrogen cell vehicles. The City Council supported these changes.
Mayor Meister closed the Public Hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5534, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING
FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD" with the removal of the fees outlined by the City Council; and 2) Receive and file the User Fee Study prepared by Willdan Financial Services. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
3.F. HEARING AND DECISION REGARDING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE AT ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5554-020-033 (AND COMMONLY
DESCRIBED AS 1280 N. SWEETZER AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA 90069) [D. RIVAS, D. MICK, E. ALPER, J. ECKART]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider declaring a public nuisance at the property identified by Assessor Parcel Number 5554-020-033 (and commonly described as 1280 N. Sweetzer A venue, West Hollywood, California 90069) in West Hollywood resulting from the property owner's failure to adhere to the City's vacant property regulations and the owner's failure to abate conditions on the property that endanger the health, safety, and/or welfare of the general public.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Director of Community Safety Danny Rivas provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
Councilmember Erickson inquired why the owner is unable to transfer funds. Mr. Rivas indicated that he is in Russia and has shared that he is unable to transfer funds from Russia to the United States.
Councilmember Horvath inquired how the City became aware that the daughters are speaking on behalf of their father. Mr. Rivas responded.
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RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of declaring the property a public nuisance.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of declaring the property a public nuisance.
*Citizen Position Slip - Victor Omelczenko in support.
Councilmember D'Amico spoke regarding the fees that the City charges for nuisance properties and commented that they are inadequate to ensure that property owners maintain their properties in compliance with the City's municipal code. Mr. Rivas responded.
Councilmember Horvath requested that staff return with an item detailing the City's process for addressing nuisance properties and looking into the entitlement process.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5535, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DECLARING
THE CONDITIONS OF AND THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED ON THE
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 5554-020- 033 (AND COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS 1280 N. SWEETZER AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069) A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF SUCH NUISANCE."; 2) Direct the City Clerk to notify all owners and possessors of the subject property of the decision of the City Council, and file with the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder a Declaration of Substandard Property or Notice of Violation declaring that by resolution of the City Council the conditions on the property constitute a public nuisance and must be abated; 3) Direct City staff to abate the public nuisance conditions as prescribed in Resolution No. 22-5535; 4) Provide the following additional authorization in the event that the public nuisance is declared and if the property owner does not abate the nuisance in accordance with the adopted Resolution:
a) An expenditure of up to $150,000 for any and all services required to abate the nuisance at the property located at Assessor Parcel Number 5554-020-033 (and commonly described as 1280 N. Sweetzer Avenue, West Hollywood, California 90069) is authorized; b) The City Manager or designee thereof is authorized to execute any agreements required to abate the nuisance at the property located at Assessor Parcel Number 5554-020-033 (and commonly described as 1280 N. Sweetzer Avenue, West Hollywood, California 90069) using the City's existing and vetted vendors or other service providers; c) Find that through this authorization, the agreements in 4.b entered into for the purposes of the immediate abatement of the subject nuisance are exempt from the City's DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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procurement requirements and contract value limitations requiring subsequent City Council approval; and d) Direct City Staff and the City Attorney/Prosecutor's Office to pursue recovery of all expenditures for services required to abate the nuisance at the property located at Assessor Parcel Number 5554-020-033 (and commonly described as 1280 N. Sweetzer Avenue, West Hollywood, California 90069) through the nuisance abatement process; 5) Allocate $300,000 to clean-up the property and allow 30 days for the owner to remedy all of the issues. If the owner does not remedy, then staff is directed to proceed as outlined in the staff report; and 6) Direct staff to return with an item detailing the process for nuisance properties and looking into the entitlement process.
Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Council member Erickson, and approved.
**The City Council recessed at 8:56 p.m. and returned at 9:08 p.m.
3.G. REQUEST TO PERMIT A NEW BILLBOARD AND FACADE REMODEL ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD [J.
KEHO, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, J. LEONARD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the proposal to construct a new two-sided billboard with digital east face and static west face on the northern fa9ade of 8730 Sunset Boulevard. This project also includes a fa9ade remodel of the northern face of the building, with signage and landscaping improvements. The application requests are for the approval of a Development Agreement (DA20-0013), Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA20-0013), Sign Permit (8820-0021 ), Administrative Permit (AP20- 0020), and Initial Study/Negative Declaration.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
The City Councilmembers provided their disclosures.
Acting City Clerk Quarker reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Director of Economic Development John Leonard provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
Mayor Meister inquired about the lighting standards. Mr. Leonard responded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne inquired about the extraordinary public benefit.
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of the billboard projects over the public right of way. Mr. Leonard and Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho responded .
Councilmember Erickson inquired about the stem and the blooming flower. He also inquired about the rationale for the approval of this billboard as well as the billboard's lighting. Mr. Leonard responded.
Councilmember D'Amico inquired about the development agreement and if it mentioned the occupancy on the ground floor of the building. Mr.
Leonard affirmed that it is included.
MARK LEHMANN, on behalf of the applicant Porter24, spoke regarding the project and changes made based on feedback from the Planning Commission.
Architect Trevor Bernardo of Porter24 responded to Councilmember Erickson's inquiry regarding how the billboard is attached to the building.
Mayor Meister inquired about the distance from the sign to the building as well as funneling of rainwater. Mr. Bernardo responded.
SAM SLEIMAN, on behalf of the Laugh Factory, spoke regarding the owner of Porter24 and the deal the Laugh Factory had with him for his advertising with Netflix.
JEAN ANN ALLEN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the Item.
MARK LEHMANN, on behalf of the applicant Porter24, spoke about the concerns expressed by Ms. Allen during her public comment. David Seyde of Porter24 responded to the comments made by Mr. Sleiman under Public Comment.
Mayor Meister closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tempore expressed concern with the development agreement, specifically the size of the sign and the low extraordinary public benefit amount. She suggested that $500,000 is more appropriate. She also commented that the ground floor occupancy is too low at 50%.
Councilmember Erickson commented that he does not think the design is extraordinary. He agreed that the lighting is an issue. He expressed concern with the public safety aspects since it encroaches onto the public right of way. He agreed that the public benefits are not adequate and that the extraordinary public benefit needs to be increased. He further agreed that the occupancy requirements in the development agreement need to be increased.
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Mayor Meister agreed that the extraordinary benefit should be increased.
She commented that the border around the ad space should be counted towards the ad space. She expressed concern with the lighting metrics.
She commented that if approved, the City Council should require a sixmonth review by the Planning Commission. She also spoke about the fac;ade, decorative relief, and railing noting that they conflict aesthetically with the billboard.
Councilmember D'Amico commented that the billboard needs to meet the seismic code standards. He spoke about the architectural components of the building. He also spoke about the lighting from the billboard to the Park Wellington. He commented on the extraordinary public benefit amount.
Councilmember Horvath shared that she likes the design of this billboard.
She is mindful of the concerns raised. She asked staff to respond if the digital billboard needed to be changed to a static billboard. Mr. Leonard responded.
Councilmember Erickson recommended that the item be continued to allow staff to work with the applicant on the concerns expressed by the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember D'Amico to approve the item, identify an amount from $1 00K up to $500K of street improvements and return to City Council with the applicant understanding, modify DA that ground floor needs to be occupied at 100%, and the item would return in six months to the Planning Commission after it's finished.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested a friendly amendment of a fixed amount of $500,000 for street improvements. The maker and seconder agreed to the friendly amendment.
Mr. Leonard read the changes into the record.
The Mayor re-opened the public hearing.
MARK LEHMANN and PETER SCOTT, on behalf of the applicant and building owners, agreed with the changes read into the record. With regard to the changes in the design, he expressed concern.
Mayor Meister suggested that they meet with the Urban Design and Architecture Studio (UDAS). Councilmember Erickson requested that UDAS report to the Planning Commission.
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ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 22-1184 "AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA."; 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 22-1185 "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 8730
SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA."; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5524, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A SIGN PERMIT, ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW
OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA"; and 4) Direct the applicant to meet with the City's UDAS team to discuss design adjustments to make the building and sign more complimentary to each other. As a part of a future Director's Report at a Planning Commission meeting, UDAS shall provide an update regarding the design adjustments, and a copy of that update should be provided to the City Council. Motion by Councilmember D'Amico, seconded by
Councilmember Horvath, and approved.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON THE UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
EMERGENCY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 [C. SCHROEDER,
D. GIUGNI, J. HOLUB, Y. SPITERI, D. WILSON, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID-19 since the declaration of the local emergency on March 16, 2020. The City Council will also consider an a/location of additional emergency funds for Eviction Prevention and Defense Legal Services.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4.8. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF
ADDING SIX POSITIONS, ELIMINATING FIVE POSITIONS,
DOWNGRADING ONE POSITION, RECLASSING FOUR POSITIONS,
AND CHANGING SIX JOB TITLES [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, J.
JIMENEZ, 5. SCHUMACHER, C. LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN, J. LU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on organizational structure changes and consider approval of adding six positions, eliminating five positions, downgrading one position, reclassing four positions, and changing six job titles.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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4.C. 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 consider adopting the West Hollywood Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24.
City Manager David Wilson and Budget Officer Christine Safriet provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
AMBROSE BROOKS, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
ALEC KARAKATSUNIS, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
JOSHUA GUZMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
ALBERTO MUNOZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
DANNY HUANG, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
JANET ASANTE, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
DONNY CASY, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of approving the budget as presented with no reduction in public safety.
MARQUITA THOMAS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of
approving the budget as presented with no reduction in public safety.
LAURA COHOLAN, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of approving the budget as presented with no reduction in public safety.
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JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of approving the budget as presented with no reduction in public safety.
DAHLIA ALE-FERLITO, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
IVETTE ALE-FERLITO, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
LEX STEPPLING, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of the Public Safety Commission's proposal to re-allocate $3.6M of the City's $20M LASO contract.
The City Council had a lengthy discussion on the various aspects of the proposed budget.
Mayor Meister stated she would not support a budget that included cutting Sheriff's deputies. She noted that security ambassadors complement Sheriff's services, not replaces them.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5536 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23" as specified in the Statement of Changes to Fund Balance, or as amended by the City Council; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $2 million in General Fund Reserves for purchase of Proposition A Funds; 3) Adopt the division and capital work plans presented in the Two-Year Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan, as previously provided to the City Council and the public on the City's website, www.weho.org/budget; 4) Approve the list of Pre-Approved Organizations and Events for City Councilmembers to attend at the City's expense; 5) Approve the list of Budgeted Special Events including an increase in funding for the Russian Cultural Festival by $14,000 to $50,000; and 6) Direct staff to: evaluate higher funding for LGBTQ+ domestic violence and mental health services and for Alternatives to Incarceration programs as part of the contracting process for social services; return to Council as soon as possible to add an additional 30 Block by Block ambassadors for foot patrols on residential streets; work with the West Hollywood Sheriff Station's Captain to reduce the number of LASO Deputies by two within 90 days; within nine months (90 days + six months), report back to the City Council on crime trends and to evaluate the Block by Block staffing increase before a decision is made to potentially reduce the number by LASO Deputies by an additional three deputies; restore one deputy to the Entertainment Policing Team; allocate $35,000 from Prop C funds for bicycle transportation programs; maintain the supplemental funding budget for the DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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LASO contract at $900,000; for Pride, evaluate increasing the number of Security Ambassadors and minimizing the cost of the LASO contract; contract with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to provide funding to the West Hollywood Small Business Foundation for reimbursable expenses up to $15,000 if allowable under state law. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember
D'Amico, and approved noting the "no" votes of Councilmember Erickson and Mayor Meister.
4.D. EVENT CO-SPONSORSHIP POLICY [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Event CoSponsorship policy and application.
Mayor Meister inquired about why the City Councilmembers can still bring co-sponsorship requests forward. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne responded.
ACTION: Approve an Event Co-Sponsorship Policy. Motion by Erickson, seconded Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved noting the "no" vote of Mayor Meister.
4.E. HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY OF PROPERTIES IN THE R1A AND R1 C ZONING DISTRICTS [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to move forward with the procurement process and engage a Historic Preservation Consultant to conduct a Historic Resources Survey of the properties within the R1A and R1C zoning districts.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4.F. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMISSION, RUSSIAN ADVISORY BOARD, AND WOMEN'S
ADVISORY BOARD [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Public Safety Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian Advisory Board. The City Council will consider making an at-large appointment to the Planning Commission and Women 's Advisory Board.
City Clerk Crowder responded to the City Council's inquiry regarding advertising for more applicants.
STEPHEN POST, WEST HOLL YWOOO, spoke regarding his application for the Planning Commission.
ACTIONS: 1) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne appointed Jackie Steele to the Public Safety Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; 2) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023 - TABLED; 3) Call for DocuSign Envelope ID: 6E0CD342-CA69-4EF4-927D-95542D793C48 City Council Minutes
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nominations for an at-large appointment to the Planning Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023 - TABLED; and 4) Call for nominations for an at-large appointment to the Women's Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023 - TABLED.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.CC. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 930 (WIENER) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: HOURS OF SALE [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H.
MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of SB 930 (Wiener), allowing the participation of the City of West Hollywood in the extended hours of alcohol sales pilot program referenced in the bill. Participation in the pilot program will afford the City ample local discretion to design a local extended hours program that best meets West Hollywood's needs. These local features include limiting extended hours permits to certain areas of the City, as well as designating a specific body such as the Business License Commission to conduct public hearings for the purpose of issuing extended hours permits, etc.
Governmental Affairs Liaison Hernan Molina provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 27, 2022.
TED GREENE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the Item.
DAVID MERMELSTEIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the Item.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne shared her reasons for pulling this Item. She indicated that she cannot support this Item.
Councilmember Erickson shared the reasons that he supports this Item.
Mayor Meister shared the reasons that she does not support this Item, including the potential impacts on the adjacent neighborhoods.
Councilmember D'Amico shared the reasons that he supports this Item.
Councilmember Horvath shared the reasons that she supports this Item.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-5537 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT
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Richard Bloom, and other legislators and statewide partners as appropriate; and 3) Direct staff to actively engage and participate with Senator Wiener's staff to ensure any City concerns and ideas can be properly considered by the author and any policy committees considering the bill. Motion by Councilmember D'Amico, seconded by
Councilmember Erickson, and approved noting "no" votes of Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne and Mayor Meister.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the lack of affordability in West Hollywood.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 1 :38 a.m. in memory of Ruth Williams, John Schoonover, Anthony J. Scarsella, M.D., Gina Moscone Smithsburg, Mark Alan Frey, Charles Edward Minnick Jr., Joshua Robert Wallace, Walter Bartlett Rainey, Sarah Yeager, a third victim whose family asked for privacy and did not publicly release the name, and Judy Davidds-Wright to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, July 18, 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 18th day of July, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Council member:
NOES: Council member:
ABSENT: Council member:
ABSTAIN: Gou ncilmember:
ATTEST:
D'Amico, Erickson, Mayor Pro Tempore
Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
None.
Horvath.
None.
DocuSigned by:
L.A-el2e1'1 Me'1A.Sr;e7
EN MEISTER, MAYOR
MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK