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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5: 30 P. M. — CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6: 00 P. M. — REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Victor Omelzcenko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember D' Amico, Councilmember Erickson, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
ABSENT: Councilmember Horvath.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, and City Clerk Crowder.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported that the Closed Session was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
She stated that there was no public comment. The City Council discussed the one item on the posted agenda and took no reportable action. The Closed Session adjourned at 5: 50 p. m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Meister requested that Items 2. 1. and 2. 0. be moved to the Excluded Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, to approve the July 18, 2022 Agenda and approved as amended.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Scott S. Sweet, Meghan O' Sullivan, and Mary Joe Maldonado.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of mass shooting victims. A shooting took place at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. Seven people were killed. The victims are: Kevin McCarthy, 37; Irina McCarthy, 35; Eduardo Uvaldo, 69; Katherine Goldstein, 64; Nicolas Toledo -Zaragoza, 78; Jacquelyn Sundheim, 63; and Stephen Straus, 88. On Sunday July 17, a mass DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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shooting took place at Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana. The names of the victims have not been released.
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Deborah " Leigh" Stevens.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
PETER SPIRER, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of Items 2. K and 2. 0.
WILLIAM BAUM, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of Items 2. K. and 2. 0.
VICTOR OMELZCENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding speaker slips and citizen position slips.
LYN ETCETERA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the founders of gay liberation in the City.
JONATHAN WILSON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about a few incidents in his neighborhood and public safety in West Hollywood.
TOD HALLMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about construction in the eastside of the City and reminded the community about events for National Night Out on August 2nd He also spoke briefly about Shea Gibson of Block by Block.
CHARLES ANTEBY, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about traffic and stop signs in the City.
MIKE CARTER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about drinking establishments, parking, and public safety in the City.
GALANO FRIZZL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the security ambassadors recommendation and in support of the management team.
SHANNON MORTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Block by Block security ambassadors.
CELINA ALVAREZ, ON BEHALF OF HOUSING WORKS, spoke about supportive housing and Housing Works participant Deborah " Leigh" Stevens.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about traffic mitigation measures on City streets.
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MICHAEL WOJTKIELEWICZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about homelessness in Los Angeles County.
JOSHUA GUZMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the action taken by the City Council at the last City Council meeting regarding Block by Block security ambassadors and social service funding.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember D' Amico commented on the allocation of funds to the Los Angeles County Sheriff' s Department, Block by Block, and various social service programs that the City Council allocated at the last City Council meeting, specifically the misinformation in the community regarding the allocations.
Councilmember Erickson attended Out in LA Government Social, the Social Justice Task Force meeting, Rainbow Key Awards, Ruth Williams Memorial community event, Irv' s Burgers opening event, Contract Cities executive board meeting, SCAG regional council meeting, the Pride pickleball event, and Public Safety Commission meeting. He also reported his attendance at the 3rd District Oversight Committee and the Contract Cities Legislation Committee meeting. He thanked Councilmember D'Amico for mentioning the activation of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and encouraged the community to use it. He thanked his colleagues and staff for traffic calming measures at Willoughby and Ogden. He shared that the City will host a Monkeypox Town Hall on July 27 hosted by the LA Blade. He further shared that he sent a letter to President Biden regarding the availability of monkeypox vaccines and the impacts to the LGBTQ community. He noted that he has inquired with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl' s office regarding the availability of monkeypox vaccinations in West Hollywood. Lastly, he commented on Consent Calendar items.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne reported her attendance at the Rainbow Key Awards, the soft opening of the new Aquatics and Recreations Center ( ARC), Ruth Williams Community Remembrance event, the Pride pickleball event, the Public Safety Commission meeting where she swore in Jackie Steele, and the Business License Commission where she swore in Danny Hang. She expressed her concern for our older adults in the community who continue to experience difficulties with scooters on the sidewalk. She addressed the Larrabee signals and traffic speeds and inquired about the traffic survey. She noted her support of Block by Block manager Shea Gibson and asked City Manager Wilson to read the City' s statement regarding Block by Block and Mr. Gibson. She reiterated the City Council' s decision regarding public safety, Block by Block, and social services funding. She shared that the Ramada requested a Block by Block kiosk by their hotel, and she made recommendations for other kiosk locations.
She commented on the closing and opening of businesses as well as the City' s recovery from the economic effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic. She announced that the next Sips with Sepi will be held on July 31St at Dialogue Cafe. She concluded by DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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commenting that the Seismic Retrofit Grant Program virtual information meeting will be held on July 20th at 5: 00 PM.
Mayor Meister reported her attendance at the SCAG CEHD meeting, the Rainbow Key Awards, and the Irv' s Burgers ribbon cutting. She thanked Councilmember Erickson for bringing Item 2. P. forward and asked the City Manager for an update on meetings with other cities in the region regarding public safety. She clarified Councilmember D' Amico' s item from 2016 on public safety emphasizing there were no cuts in deputies and that the funds to increase security ambassadors came from savings in the public safety division. She thanked Councilmember Erickson for bringing forward the item sponsoring LA Blade' s monkeypox townhall on July 27. She highlighted the Social Justice Task Force' s Listening Session on July 19th, the E -Waste Collection Event at Cedars Sinai on July 23rd, and shared that National Night Out in West Hollywood will be held on August 2nd. Lastly, she thanked Commissioner Tod Hallman and Task Force Member Shannon Morton for speaking on behalf of Shea Gibson.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson provided updates in response to Councilmember comments. He shared that the Social Justice Task Force Community Listening Session is scheduled for July 19th at Plummer Park Fiesta Hall. He commented that the Seismic Retrofit Grant Program Workshop will be held on July 20th via Zoom. He announced that the Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit Pilot Program Information Session will be on July 27th via Zoom. He provided information on the City Manager' s Advisory Group. He spoke about Los Angeles County moving to the high community level of transmission for COVID- 19 and the indoor masking mandate that may go into effect on July 29th. He shared that the tracking of cases of monkeypox is continuing with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He noted that regional crime incidents were discussed when he met with other city managers last week. He mentioned that staff is coming back in September with an update on the City' s micromobility programs, and that staff will reach out to all boards and commissions and include their feedback in the report. Traffic Management Program Specialist Walter Davis provided an update on the traffic mitigation measures on Larrabee. City Manager Wilson responded that the developments on the eastside will be looked at as well as the request for Block by Block to with Code Enforcement to monitor construction sites. Lastly, he reassured the community that the City is working on evaluating safety risks and where service gaps exist and setting priorities.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the removal of Items 2. 1. and 2. 0. is $ 516, 446 in expenditures, $ 2, 774 in revenues, and 44, 724) in waived fees.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B., C., D., E., F., G., H., J., K., L., M., N., P., Q., R., S. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT. The agenda for the meeting of Monday, July 18, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT.- The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approve the minutes of June 27, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 910 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT. The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending July 8, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register NO. 910 and adopt Resolution No. 22- 5538, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 910." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. D. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS
L. LANGER, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will authorize the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for the City's Brown Act meetings as required under AB 361.
ACTION: Allow for the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for City Brown Act meetings ( including all of the City' s Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces) under AB 361 by finding that a statewide state of emergency continues to exist, and local and state health officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1184 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF- SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND FACADE REMODEL AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA" [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1184, approving a development agreement in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and fagade remodel at 8730 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1184, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF- SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND FACADE REMODEL AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1185 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE NEW OFF- SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND FACADE
REMODEL AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA" [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1185, approving a
zoning map amendment in
conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and fagade remodel at 8730 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1185, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF- SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND FACADE REMODEL AT 8730 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [ M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Public Facilities Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Russian -Speaking Advisory Board, and the Women' s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. H. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR MAY 2022 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer' s Reports for the month ended May 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Receive and file the May 2022 Treasurer' s Report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 1. WEST HOLLYWOOD HOMELESS INITIATIVE: 2022 UPDATE ON FIVEYEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS [ C. SCHROEDER, C.
PLANCK, E. ANDERSON, D. GIUGNI, K. EGAN]:
SUBJECT: City Council will receive an update on the City of West Hollywood Five -Year Plan to Address Homelessness in Our Community, changes in regional homeless services, and program outcomes from City - funded non-profit agency partners.
ACTION: This Item was moved to Excluded Consent.
2. J. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY TREATMENTS S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND, W. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving traffic calming measures, as part of the City's on- going Neighborhood Traffic Management process.
ACTION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve speed lumps on the 1100- 1200 block of Orange Grove Avenue. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. K. UPDATE ON CICLAVIA 2022 AND AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES [ Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update regarding CicLAvia 2022, including an update on the event route, business engagement, and the community outreach process. The City Council will consider approval of an agreement for services with CicLAvia to produce an open streets event on Santa Monica Boulevard from La Brea Avenue to San Vicente Boulevard, in coordination with the City of Los Angeles.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the final event route, business engagement and community outreach regarding CicLAvia 2022; 2) Approve the street closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Brea Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 6: 00 a. m. to 6: 00 p. m.; 3) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Encroachment Permit fees, Street Closure fees and Building and Safety Permit fees for CicLAvia ( estimated $ 11, 000 in waived fees); 4) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment fees for local businesses to participate in CicLAvia through storefront activations ( estimated $ 20, 000 in waived fees); 5) Approve an agreement for services with CicLAvia in the amount not to exceed $ 200, 000 to produce an open streets event on Santa Monica Boulevard ( Attachment DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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A) on August 21, 2022 in coordination with the City of Los Angeles; 6) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate with the event producers regarding additional route, programming or requests as well as executing documents incident to the agreement, including minor changes in the fee waivers outlined in this staff report; and 7) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate an additional $ 60, 000 from the City' s Measure M funds for the open streets event and related City costs, for a total spending authorization of up to $ 460, 000. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. L. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CARTEGRAPH
SERVICES FOR WORK ORDER AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE [ S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. for the City's work order and asset management system.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Cartegraph Systems, Inc. to increase the not -to -exceed amount of 358, 920 by an additional $ 146, 096. 16, for a new total not -to -exceed amount of $ 505, 016. 16 and extend the term of the Agreement to expire on June 30, 2025; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement for Services with Cartegraph Systems, Inc.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. M. AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH SDI PRESENCE LLC. FOR LAND
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND PROJECT
MANAGENT SERVICES [ L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 009760 with SDI Presence, LLC. to extend the time of performance, increase the not -to -exceed amount and amend the Scope of Services to include Land Management System Implementation and Project Management Services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment # 2 with SDI Presence LLC to extend the time of performance by an additional twenty-four ( 24) months, increase the not -to -exceed amount of $ 177, 225 by an additional $ 250, 000 for a total of $ 427, 225 to cover the costs of providing additional services; and amend the scope of services to include Land Management System Implementation and Project 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. N. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD CHANGING THE COMPOSITION OF THE MEMBERS OF
THE LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. LANGER]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution changing the composition of the members of the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5539, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CHANGING THE
COMPOSITION OF THE LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD." Approved as
part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0. BICYCLE GIVEAWAY PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CLIMATE ACTION GOALS [ J. D' AMICO, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, N. PERLOFF- GILES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize a bicycle giveaway pilot program to provide free bicycles to community members to further the City's climate action goals. As part of this pilot program, the City will purchase a limited number of bicycles from a vendor to give to residents. Participating residents must commit to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled or ride the bike a certain number of days per week in order to qualify and staff will develop metrics to measure the success of the program.
ACTION: 1) Direct staff to organize a bicycle giveaway pilot program to provide free bicycles to a limited number of community members in order to reduce local vehicle miles traveled and further the City' s climate action goals; and 2) Develop metrics to measure the success of the program and return to City Council with a program report and evaluation of the pilot program. Moved to the Excluded Consent Calendar.
2. P. WESTSIDE REGIONAL COMMUNITY SAFETY WORKING GROUP [ J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Manager to coordinate a regional community safety working group with the city managers and law enforcement from westside cities to discuss regional issues.
ACTION: 1) Direct the City Manager to coordinate a regional community safety working group with westside cities, which could include city managers, relevant staff, and law enforcement from neighboring cities, to discuss regional safety issues; and 2) Report back to the City Council with a summary of the working group' s meetings and any recommendations that may come out of the discussions. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. Q. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF THE ELIZABETH TAYLOR AIDS
FOUNDATION " BALL TO END AIDS" EVENT [ Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, B. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co- sponsor The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation ' Ball to End AIDS" event on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in West Hollywood Park, which includes a request to DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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close San Vicente Boulevard., between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, for event arrivals.
ACTION: 1) Approve a co- sponsorship of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation " Ball to End AIDS" event, to be held in West Hollywood Park on Thursday, September 15, 2022; 2) Approve the exclusive use of floors 3 through 5 in the West Hollywood Park Five Story Parking Structure from 5: 00 a. m. until 11: 00 p. m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at a reduced parking rate of $ 6. 00 per vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $ 966; 3) Approve the use of 40 parking spaces per day in the West Hollywood Park Five Story Parking Structure for production staff and crew from 5: 00 a. m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, through 10: 00 p. m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at a reduced parking rate of $ 6. 00 per vehicle per day, in an amount not to exceed $ 1, 260; 4) Approve the street closure of San Vicente Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard from 4: 00 p. m. Thursday, September 15, 2022, through 2: 00 a. m. Friday, September 16, 2022; 5) Approve intermittent lane closures for event load - in and load - out; such lane closures will be managed to mitigate traffic impacts as much as possible; 6) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co -Sponsorship agreement, including a Permit to Use City Property agreement that defines facility uses, street closures and the terms of the relationship between the City and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation; 7) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate additional requests with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation; and 8) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, Filming Permit Fees, Intermittent Traffic Control Fees, Parking Meter Fees, Post Event Inspection Fees, Special Event Permit Fee, Street Closure Fees, Temporary Lane Closure Fees, and Temporary Valet Fees for 2022 event.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. R. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF LOS ANGELES BLADE' S MONKEYPDX TOWN HALL [ J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, M.
MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider Co -Sponsoring the Los Angeles Blade' s Monkeypox Town Hall, to be hosted on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
ACTION: 1) Authorize Co -Sponsorship of Los Angeles Blade' s Monkeypox Town Hall by approving the Co -Sponsorship Agreement with Los Angeles Blade; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Co -Sponsorship Agreement; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the Town Hall, including, but not limited to, the City' s website and social media tools, and livestreaming of the event on WeHoTV; 5) Waive the Facility Use Fee for the City Council Chambers for the Town Hall, as well as other ancillary permits DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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that may be required for the event; 6) Waive parking fees at the 5 -story parking lot for attendees of the event; and 7) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 350 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100- 1- 01- 00- 531001 for costs associated with the event. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. S. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF VAN NESS RECOVERY HOUSE MOVIE
SCREENING [ J. D' AMICO, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider approving the co- sponsorship of the Van Ness Recovery House' s movie screening fundraiser on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park from 6: 00 PM to 10: 00 PM.
ACTION: 1) Approve the co- sponsorship of the Van Ness Recovery House movie screening fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 6: 00 PM to 10: 00 PM; 2) Approve the use of Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park, waive the Facility Use fee, and the Plummer Park threehour parking regulation ( estimated $ 468 in waived fees); 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City' s website and social media tools; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. A. PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO STREAMLINE
APPROVALS FOR RESTAURANTS REGARDING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE SALES AND PARKING FOR OUTDOOR DINING [ J.
KEHO, A. MCINTOSH, P. PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed zone text amendments to ( 1) allow qualifying restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for on- and off-site consumption ( takeout via pickup) consistent with recent State law and to streamline the review process for all on- and off-site sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in all commercial zones and the R3C- C zone and ( 2) eliminate parking requirements for outdoor dining and other related uses.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
Councilmember Erickson disclosed that he received correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce but did not engage in conversation.
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Mayor Meister disclosed that she received correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce and the public.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 18, 2022.
Mayor Meister inquired about what outdoor dining spaces were included in the item. She asked if public parking would be validated to accommodate people running errands. She asked if City Shuttle buses would stop at the public garages. She asked if there was any community outreach other than the Planning Commission public hearing. Associate Planner Portwood responded.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne asked about the number of permanent outdoor dining areas and for some examples. Associate Planner Portwood responded.
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, spoke in support of this item.
MANNY RODRIGUEZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this item.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this item.
Mike Carter — citizen position slip in opposition.
Jay Handel — citizen position in support.
Councilmember Erickson asked for clarification on the permanence of the OUTzones.
Councilmember D' Amico commented on the vibrancy of the City streets recently, has not heard evidence of problems with parking, and will support this item.
Mayor Meister commented that parking item does not take into consideration non -dining businesses, had no community outreach, and could not support the parking ordinance as written. She suggested voting on the recommendations as two separate motions.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember D' Amico suggested limiting the no parking requirement to dining areas of no more than 1, 000 sq feet. Mayor Meister was supportive.
He introduced a motion limiting it to 1, 000 square feet and any outdoor dining that exceeded 1, 000 square feet that three and a half parking spots per 1, 000 square feet is required, which does not limit parking. In addition, he added direction to staff to explore the possibility of free parking at public parking garages and to conduct community outreach. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne.
ACTION: Introduce on First Reading: Ordinance No. 22- 1186: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS TO
SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON- AND OFF- SITE
CONSUMPTION INCLUDING OFF- SITE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
FOR TAKEOUT VIA PICK UP IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECENTLY
STATE LAW ( SB 389) AND TO STREAMLINE THE REVIEW PROCESS
FOR ALL ON- AND OFF- SITE SALES, SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION
OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES AND THE
R3C- C ZONE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA." Motion by
Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved noting the " no" vote of Councilmember D' Amico.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to return with changes outlined by the City Council to the proposed ordinance as a Consent Calendar at a future City Council meeting ( AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
ELIMINATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING FOR
RESTAURANTS AND OTHER RELATED USES IN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT
FROM CEQA"); 2) Review policies in the City' s parking garages ( free parking, 2 -hour free parking, etc.); and 3) Ensure that adequate community outreach is done moving forward for the remaining Post - Pandemic Action Items. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. 1. WEST HOLLYWOOD HOMELESS INITIATIVE: 2022 UPDATE ON FIVEYEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS [ C. SCHROEDER, C.
PLANCK, E. ANDERSON, D. GIUGNI, K. EGAN]:
SUBJECT: City Council will receive an update on the City of West Hollywood Five -Year Plan to Address Homelessness in Our Community, changes in regional homeless services, and program outcomes from City - funded non-profit agency partners.
Strategic Initiatives Manager Cord Planck provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 18, 2022.
Mayor Meister asked staff to clarify some of the information in the report.
Councilmember D' Amico suggested adding the word " long- term" regarding interim housing. He shared that language should be carefully selected to ensure the community understands what we' re referring to. Strategic Initiatives Manager Planck responded.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the Holloway Motel and security.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about assaults by
unhoused community members and that housing should be provided to those that meet criteria.
THOMAS JONES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to focus on mental health solutions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented on the great need to get the WeHo Cares Team on the ground.
MICHAEL WOJTKIELEWICZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to request public support on homelessness initiatives.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved by consensus.
2. 0. BICYCLE GIVEAWAY PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CLIMATE ACTION GOALS [ J. D' AMICO, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, N. PERLOFF- GILES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize a bicycle giveaway pilot program to provide free bicycles to community members to further the City's climate action goals. As part of this pilot program, the City will purchase a limited number of bicycles from a vendor to give to residents. Participating residents must commit to reduce the DocuSign Envelope ID: ACCE4238- 6699- 4963- 9498- 1A37159E5C61 City Council Minutes
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number of vehicle miles traveled or ride the bike a certain number of days per week in order to qualify and staff will develop metrics to measure the success of the program.
Councilmember D' Amico provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated July 18, 2022.
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD BICYCLE COALITION, spoke in support of this item.
MICHAEL WOJTKIELEWICZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding
electric bikes for the disabled community.
LYN ETCETERA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the traffic and speed on Fountain Avenue and requested that the City make it safer for bicyclists.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize a bicycle giveaway pilot program to provide free bicycles to a limited number of community members in order to reduce local vehicle miles traveled and further the City' s climate action goals; and 2) Develop metrics to measure the success of the program and return to City Council with a program report and evaluation of the pilot program. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by
Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about crime and reverse discrimination in the City.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the public safety funding decision.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9: 37 P. M. in memory of Scott S.
Sweet, Meghan O' Sullivan, Mary Joe Maldonado, Kevin McCarthy, Irina McCarthy, Eduardo Uvaldo, Katherine Goldstein, Nicolas Toledo - Zaragoza, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Stephen Straus, and Deborah " Leigh" Stevens to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6: 00 P. M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room Council Chambers.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 1St day of August, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: D' Amico.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
DocuSigned by:
REN MEISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK