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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 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: Mikie Friedman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember D' Amico, Councilmember Erickson, Councilmember Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, Administrative Services Director Jimenez, City Clerk Crowder, and
Administrative Specialist IV Poblador.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported on the September 6, 2022 Closed Session which was called to order at 5: 30 p. m. She noted that there was no public comment, and that the Council discussed the annual performance evaluation for the City Manager and took no reportable action. For tonight' s Closed Session, she indicated that it was called to order at 5: 30 p. m. She stated that there was no public comment, and that the City Council discussed the one item on the posted agenda and took no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Staff requested that Item 2. E. be Tabled to a date after the FPPC findings and that Item
6. 13. be Tabled to the October 3rd City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that Items 4. D. and 6. C. be moved to Consent Calendar, as Items 2. MM. and 2. NN., respectively.
During Councilmember Comments, Item 4.E. was also Tabled.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Mayor Meister to approve the September 19, 2022 Agenda and approved, as amended.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jeffrey Prang' s father, Donald Prang.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ismael M. Villalta- Ayala and Mahsa Amini.
Chief Drew Smith, Assistant Fire Chief, also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of firefighter Ismael M. Villalta- Ayala.
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember Erickson recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and presented a proclamation to Robin Babini.
Councilmember Horvath recognized September as Child Cancer Awareness Month and presented a proclamation to Dr. Friedman.
Councilmember D' Amico presented a proclamation to MoJen Jenkins and the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board in recognition of Bi Visibility Week.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne presented a Certificate of Recognition to " Good Samaritans", Moises Ramirez Rodriguez and Joshua Levi Sarvinski, a couple who gave CPR to a community member who was on the sidewalk in cardiac arrest.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
DAVID NASH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about Disabilities Awareness Month.
YOLA DORE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about accessibility in acknowledgment of Disabilities Awareness Month.
AKHIL COPAL, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition to the IHRA definition of antisemitism in Item 2. KK.
AMBROSE BROOKS, ON BEHALF OF THE JUSTICE LA COALITION, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
FATIMA, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
CELINE QUSSINY, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to request the Council reject the IHRA definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
LIONEL MARES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 4. 13. as well as CicLAvia.
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STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to continuing the City' s dockless mobility program ( Item 4. B.) as well as smear campaigns in the City.
NOELLE AWAIDA, UNKNOWN, spoke to request the Council to reject the IHRA definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in advocacy for non- visible disabilities and in opposition to Item 4. 13.
RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of the Disabilities Advisory Board and thanked the Council for recognizing October as Disabilities Awareness Month.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to thank the Council for recognizing Disabilities Awareness Month.
CHLOE LEVIAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
LIORA BERKSTEIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
JOSH MELODY- PIZZATO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
MATTHEW NOURIEL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
FERAL HILAL, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to Item 2. KK.
SHARON NIK, ON BEHALF OF THE IRANIAN - AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
IBRAHIM YOUNES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
PETER SPIRER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. EE.
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. H.
SARIT DAHAN COHEN , BEVERLY HILLS, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
ALMOG AVIRAM, LOS ANGELES, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
SHELHEE GAL, LOS ANGELES, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
BENJAMIN KERSTEN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
RACHEL PACKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
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STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
MELANIE ELMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
JEF PALKEVICH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
MOHAMED ALMOUAZZEN, UPLAND, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
KARIM ABDEL- WADOOD, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
MARGUERITE ALBERTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2. KK.
DYLAN KUPSH, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
FIRYAL BAWAB, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
RAMI KABALAWI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
MOHAMED ABDEL HAQ, FULLERTON, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
JOEY JUAREZ, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
FERAS HILAL, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition to Item 2. KK.
MARY ABRAHAM, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
NOGA Y., WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
RACHEL BURNETT, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to the definition of antisemitism as written in Item 2. KK.
MIKIE FRIEDMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about Disabilities Awareness Month.
JORDAN DAVID, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to Item 2. KK.
Citizen Position Slip — West Seegmiller in opposition to Item 2.KK.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson requested an update on the City' s smoking cessation program as well as an update on the in -road lighting project. He also requested an update on the Melrose Triangle Project and dewatering and the Plummer Park Dog Park. He reported his attendance Contract Cities Board meeting, CicLAvia, Study Session on Nighttime Safety, Norma Triangle Neighborhood meeting, Kol Ami Antisemitism Summit, NextGen Event, 2022 So Cal Edison Clean Energy Summit, COVID- 19 and Monkeypox Briefing, SCAG Energy Committee and Regional Council meeting, Contract Cities E -board meeting, the 1 - year anniversary of Connie Norman Center, and the League of Cal Cities Conference. He congratulated Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne on her election as Vice President of the LGBTQ Caucus of the League. He also reported his attendance his attendance at the West Hollywood Housing Corp event, Contract Cities Leg Committee meeting, and Saturdays in the Park with John event this past Saturday. He briefly spoke on various Consent Calendar items. Finally, he spoke about his support of Item 2. KK.
Mayor Horvath noted her abstention on Recommendation # 2 for Item 2K. She inquired about Item 2. N. and inquired if rental assistance funding is still available. She spoke on other Consent Calendar items. She mentioned Southern California Edison' s work on Melrose noting the frustration of the business community and hopes it concludes quickly.
She shared information on the new Pride mural in Los Angeles that features Transgender Advisory Boardmember Karina Samala and Rabbi Eger. She requested an update from staff about the effectiveness of the City' s digital license plate permitting program. She reported her attendance at the Contract Cities Executive Board meeting, SCAG Transportation Committee meeting, Clean Power Alliance Board meeting, Cal Cities General Assembly meeting. She also noted her attendance at the combatting antisemitism event at Congregation Kol Ami, and the flag ceremony honoring firefighter Ismael Ayala. She requested that staff accommodate a street closure for future events similar to this for participant safety. She noted her attendance at the Connie Norman' s Center 1 - Year Anniversary. She noted her abstention on Item 6. C. She concluded by speaking about Item 2. KK.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented on Sheriff Villanueva' s abuse of power with the raid of Sheila Kuehl' s home as well as Civilian Oversight Commissioner Patty Giggins.
She indicated her support of the Armenian community and asked leaders to end the aid to Azerbaijan. She mentioned the arrests of two LGBT women in Iran. She noted that she is not ready to make appointments tonight ( Item 4. E.). She thanked everyone who spoke on Item 2. KK. and invited members of the Palestinian community to contact her to work with the City on a resolution for their community. She reported her attendance at the Pride Subcommittee meeting, CicLAvia, the Nightlight Life Safety Study Session, the Connie Norman 1 - year anniversary, the drink spiking test strips distribution event, the Homelessness Subcommittee, and the Diversity Day in Sports. She wished a happy belated birthday to Councilmember Erickson. She also attended the West Hollywood Soccer Club Annual Ceremony. Finally, she reported her attendance at the Annual League of Cal Cities Conference and indicated her election as Vice President on LGBTQ caucus.
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Councilmember D' Amico indicated his " no" vote on Recommendation # 2 in Item 2. K. He spoke about Item 2. KK. and noted that it is critical for communities to define their experience. He requested that Items 4. A. and 6. A. remain as business items to allow further discussion by the City Council. He expressed his disappointment at Sheriff Villanueva. He commented on the mural at the corner of Robertson and Santa Monica Blvd. He indicated the complicated nature of the online parking permit system. He spoke about the 8899 Beverly project and the compliance agreement that the owners entered into with the City to ensure that the affordable units are rented. He thanked Jonathan Holub and City Attorney Langer for their work on this agreement. Finally, he requested that the Mayor send a letter to the Department of Justice regarding the human trafficking by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. ( The City Council agreed to this request.) Mayor Meister summarized that Items 4.A. and 6.A. will remain business items for City Council discussion and that Item 4. E. is Tabled. She reported her attendance at the Laurel House Subcommittee meeting, the Homelessness Subcommittee meeting, the New Neighborhood Watch Group meeting, the Nighttime Safety Study Session, Women' s Equality Day event, the NextGen event, the flag raising event for Firefighter Ismael Ayala, several Meet the Mayor events, the County Sanitation District meeting, the Kol Ami Antisemitism Summit, and the West Hollywood Housing Corporations Annual Gala. She commented on several Consent Calendar items. She shared information on several upcoming City events. She concluded by speaking about Item 2. KK.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson provided an update on the City Council' s direction for all City Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces to return to in- person meetings in October except the Disabilities Advisory Board and the Senior Advisory Board as well as some of the subcommittees. He announced the location change of the Monkeypox Vaccination Clinic to Plummer Park ( Great Hall). He shared that the neighborhood watch groups conducted a follow up on National Night Out. He noted that there will be CERT Training beginning in October, and he noted that Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15tH
City Attorney Langer responded to Mayor Meister' s inquiry on Item 4. D.
City Manager Wilson mentioned a Larrabee and Cynthia Community Meeting to discuss the traffic studies conducted and next steps. He shared that the in -road lights have been installed. He noted that the conceptual plans are completed for the dog park at Plummer Park and should be implemented by end of year or beginning of next year. He noted that mailers will be sent to all multi -unit buildings regarding the smoking ordinance and the smoking cessation resources. He responded to the inquiry regarding Item 2. N. is reallocating funds. He concluded that staff would return with an updated on the online permit parking system.
Steve Campbell responded to concerns raised regarding the dewatering at the Melrose Triangle Project.
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City Clerk Crowder read a list of cultural events recognized by the City as requested by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne.
The City Council approved by consensus to change Recommendation # 2 in Item 2. K. to no position".
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendarwith the addition of Items 4. D. and 6. C. and removal of Item 2. E. is $ 5, 650, 761 in expenditures, $ 953, 369 in revenues, and ($ 24, 076) in waived fees. Additionally, she read the title of the ordinance in Item 2. NN. ( 6. C.) into the record for the first reading.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B., C., D., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., N., O., P., Q., R., S., T., U., V.,W.,X.,Y.,Z.,AA., BB., CC., DD., EE., FF., GG., HH., II., JJ., KK., LL., MM., NN. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved noting the abstention of Councilmember Horvath on Item 2. NN.
2. A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT. The agenda for the meeting of Monday, September 19, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 113. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT. The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approve the minutes of August 15, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 913 [ S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending September 9, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register No. 913 and adopt Resolution No. 22- 5549: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS PRESENTED ON
DEMAND REGISTER NO. 913." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 11). AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS
L. LANGER, M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
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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 the City's Commissions, Advisory Boards, and Task Forces) under AB 361 by finding that a statewide state of emergency continues to exist, and local and state health officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1187 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 19. 16. 040 OF TITLE 19 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
ROBERTSON LANE SPECIFIC PLAN), AND AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP TO EXPAND THE ROBERTSON LANE SPECIFIC PLAN IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMENDED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT 645- 681 N. ROBERTSON BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND 648- 654 N. LA PEER DRIVE, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND THE TREEHOUSE PROJECT
LOCATED AT 8954 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 685
ROBERTSON BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AND
APPROVAL OF RELATED ADDENDUM TO FINAL EIR ( ROBERTSON
LANE HOTEL & TREEHOUSE PROJECT)" [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1187, approving amendments to Chapter 19. 16. 040 of title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code ( Robertson Lane Specific Plan), and amending the zoning map to expand the Robertson Lane Specific Plan in conjunction with the amended hotel development located at 645- 681 N.
Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, California and 648- 654 N. La Peer Drive, West Hollywood, California and the treehouse project located at 8954 Santa Monica Boulevard and 685 Robertson Boulevard, West Hollywood, California and approval of related addendum to final EIR ( Robertson Lane Hotel & Treehouse Project)".
ACTION: This Item was Tabled.
2. F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [ M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will receive Synopses from the Business License Commission, Public Facilities Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Transportation Commission, and Women' s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. G. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR JULY 2022 [ L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer's Reports for the month ended July 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Receive and file the July 2022 Treasurer' s Report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 1- 1. STATUS REPORT ON CLIMATE ACTION DASHBOARD [ J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT. This is a status report on a Council Directive from May 16, 2022 Item 2.X) requesting staff develop a Climate Action Dashboard for use both internally and for sharing with the public.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 1. NEEDS ASSESSMENT WORKFORCE OUTREACH PLAN AND
ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE [ D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, K.
EGAN, F. GOMEZ, D. NGUYEN, D. SAUNDERS, R. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider plans from the Social Services Division' s Government Alliance on Race Equity ( GARS) Team for an awareness campaign targeting people of color working in West Hollywood.
This staff report also provides an update on the implementation of other recommendations resulting from the City's recent needs assessment focused on community members of color.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. J. " GET OUT THE VOTE" MONTH [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will proclaim September 2022 as " GET OUT THE VOTE" Month.
ACTION: The City Council of the City of West Hollywood will proclaim September 2022 " GET OUT THE VOTE" Month. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. K. RECOMMENDED POSITIONS ON STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION [ Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H.
MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting official positions on state ballot initiatives that will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution 22- 5550 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF
PROPOSITION 1, THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM"; 2) The City Council took no position on Proposition 26, " The California Sports Wagering Regulation and Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act"; 3) Adopt Resolution 22- 5551 " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 28, THE ART AND MUSIC K- 12 EDUCATION FUNDING INITIATIVE"; 4) Adopt Resolution 22- 5552 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF
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EMISSIONS VEHICLES AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION INITIATIVE"; and 5) Adopt Resolution 22- 5553 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 31, REFERENDUM CHALLENGING THE 2020 STATE BAN ON
FLAVORED TOBACCO PRODUCTS". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. L. NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 2022 [ C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L.
ISENBERG, J. MITHERS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will recognize September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
ACTION: Proclaim September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. M. RECOGNITION OF DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH [ C.
SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, J. MITHERS, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will recognize October as Disabilities Awareness Month.
ACTIONS: 1) Proclaim October as Disabilities Awareness Month; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote Disability Awareness Month events including, but not limited to, the City's website and social media platforms; 4) Direct the Social Services Division to oversee the installation of 40 -plus banners along Santa Monica Boulevard that recognize past recipients of the City' s Disability Services Awards; 5) Approve the Disability Service Awards to be presented virtually at a televised meeting of the Disabilities Advisory Board on Wednesday, October 26, 2022; and 6) Waive parking enforcement of the three- hour parking restrictions until 1 pm at Plummer Park on Thursday, October 20, 2022, for the flu and COVID vaccination clinic. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. N. UPDATE ON THE UTILIZATION OF WEST HOLLYWOOD EMERGENCY FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO COVID- 19 [ C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, J.
HOLUB, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY, K. EGAN, Y. SPITERI]:
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 and will consider an allocation of additional emergency funds for the provision of emergency home -delivered meals.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the utilization of West Hollywood emergency funds in response to COVID- 19; 2) Approve Amendment No. 14 to the agreement for services with the National Council of Jewish Women NCJW) to decrease the amount by $ 50, 000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 688, 429 in response to a decrease in requests for emergency rental assistance and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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documents incident to the agreement; 3) Approve Amendment No. 10 to the agreement for services with The Alliance for Housing and Healing to increase the amount by $ 50, 000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of 1, 039,485 for emergency rental assistance and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement; and 4) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the agreement for services with Jewish Family Services Nutrition Services to increase the amount by $ 61, 125 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 372, 713 for the provision of emergency home -delivered meals and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0. 2023 ARTS GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS — ARTS PROJECT AND TRANSGENDER ARTS INITIATIVE GRANTS [ J. LEONARD, R.
EHEMANN, E. ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider ratifying the recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission for funding the City's 2023 Arts Project and Transgender Arts Initiative Grants.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award Arts Project Grants totaling $ 48, 000 at various funding amounts to eight ( 8) nonprofit arts organizations as outlined in this staff report; 2) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award Transgender Arts Initiative Grants totaling $25, 000 at various funding amounts to five ( 5) artists as outlined in this staff report; 3) Allow grantees to charge admission or accept donations to offset production costs for performances or projects; and 4) Approve the waiver of fees for use of the West Hollywood Library Public Meeting Room ( Council Chambers) and other City facilities for specific performances and presentations by grantees in fulfillment of their Art Grant projects as indicated in this staff report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. P. SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS THAT ADVANCE THE
GOALS OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD HOMELESS INITIATIVE BY
WAIVING ENCROACHMENT AND PARKING FEES [ C. SCHROEDER, C.
PLANCK, E. ANDERSON]:
SUBJECT: As recommended by the City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness, the City Council will approve encroachment and parking fee waivers for future programs and events that support the goals of the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative, including, but not limited to, the UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative mobile health unit, Homeless Services Connect Day events, etc.
ACTION: Waive encroachment and parking fees for future programs and community events that advance the goals of the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative, including, but not limited to, the UCLA Health Homeless Healthcare Collaborative mobile health unit, Homeless Services Connect Day events, etc. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. Q. METRO UPDATE [ J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, D. FENN, J. LEONARD]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will receive an update on the Northern Extension of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line including related milestones at partner jurisdictions, Metro' s environmental analysis and design process, as well as Metro and City -led outreach. Council will also consider authorizing amendments to the Agreements for Services with Emerson & Associates, the Robert Group, and Cityworks Design to support ongoing pre -development planning, engagement and advocacy leading up to critical milestones in Metro' s environmental process.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Northern Extension of the Metro Crenshaw/ LAX Line including Metro' s environmental analysis and design process, Metro and City -led outreach, and related milestones at partner jurisdictions; 2) Approve Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement for Services with Emerson & Associates to extend the contract term by an additional 12 months and increase the amount of the agreement by $ 150, 000, utilizing Measure M local return transportation funds, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 445, 000 to provide ongoing project support for the next phase of the project and related interagency negotiations and funding pursuits; 3) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with the Robert Group to extend the contract term by an additional 12 months and increase the amount of the agreement by $ 93, 000, utilizing Measure M local return transportation funds, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 344, 250 to provide additional outreach and advocacy support leading up to Metro' s selection of a locally preferred alternative; 4) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Cityworks Design to extend the contract term by an additional 12 months and increase the amount of the agreement by $ 86, 000, utilizing Measure M local return transportation funds, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $639, 934 to provide additional contract capacity for as needed technical support during Metro' s ongoing environmental analysis and design work; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. R. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR
IMPLEMENTATION, LICENSING, AND SUPPORT OF THE
ENTERPRISE PERMITTING AND LICENSING PLATFORM [ L.
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SUBJECT. The City Council will consider approving a five- year agreement with Tyler Technologies for the purchase, implementation, and ongoing support of the Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EPL) platform to replace the City's current land management, permitting, business license, and code enforcement platforms.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the five- year Tyler Technologies Software as a Service ( SaaS) Agreement for the implementation, licensing, ongoing support, and maintenance of the EPL platform for a sum of $ 2, 151, 707; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to approve payments for support, maintenance, professional services, and additional DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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licenses in accordance with Exhibit A of the SaaS Agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to the SaaS Agreement to modify the number of system users based on user demand; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. S. AGREEMENT WITH INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR TO RENEW
MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT [ L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, E.
EVANS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Insight Public Sector for the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a three- year agreement with Insight Public Sector, allowing the City to renew its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement not to exceed 1, 000, 000; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 3) Authorize the Director of the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue purchase orders and approve change orders to accommodate software license and service changes without going over the contract not to exceed amount of 1, 000, 000. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. T. FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION AMENDMENTS TO FOUR AGREEMENTS [ S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving four amendments to current Agreements by increasing the not -to -exceed amounts and extending the terms for providing additional services to ensure a seamless continuation of services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve extending the terms and revising the contract values as follows: a. Increase the not -to -exceed amounts of the four Agreements outlined in the staff report, with a total increase of $ 1, 176, 000 in contracted value for services and extend the term of the agreements as provided in the staff report; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendments to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. U. AMENDMENT NO. 1 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 meter maintenance and collection services to increase the not -to -exceed amount of the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 with LAZ Karp Associates for parking maintenance and collection services to increase the not -to -exceed amount by $ 44, 704 for a total of $ 2, 597, 417; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. V. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
HOLLYWOOD TOW SERVICE, INC. [ S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B.
BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with Hollywood Tow Service, Inc. for vehicle towing and storage services to modify the scope of services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for services with Hollywood Tow Service, Inc. to modify the scope of services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH JOHN L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES [ S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M.
MAGENER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with John L. Hunter & Associates for assistance with compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) Permit to extend the term of the agreement and increase the not -to -exceed amount of the agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for services with John L. Hunter & Associates to increase the amount of the agreement by 568, 000 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 389, 720 and extend the agreement to June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. X. APPROVAL OF MOU AGREEMENTS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY ( LACMTA) RELATED TO
PROPOSITION A INCENTIVE FUNDS [ C. SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, F.
GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider the approval of two agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority ( LACMTA), which will reimburse Proposition A incentive funds for coordinating demand response transit services with the City of Beverly Hills and reporting statistics to the National Transit Database ( NTD) for the Cityline Shuttle Service.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute MOUPA5WEHO22000 and MOUPAIWEHO22000 with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority ( LACMTA) for Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance to accept $ 526, 269 reimbursement to the Proposition A Operating Accounts. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP NO. 82796 FOR THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1200 ORANGE GROVE AVE [ S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Final Map No. 82796, a 5 -unit condominium subdivision, located at 1200 Orange Grove Ave.
ACTIONS: 1) Make findings for the Final Map as follows: a. That this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66474, 66474. 1, and 66474. 6 of the Subdivision Map Act, b. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 ( commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 ( commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, c. That the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/ or public utility rights of way and/ or easements within the subject division of land, pursuant to Section 66436( a) 3A(i- viii) of the Subdivision Map Act; 2) Approve Final Map No. 82796; and 3) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Final Map No. 82796 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
22. DEFERMENT OF PARKING CREDITS PAYMENTS [ S. CAMPBELL, V.
GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider extending the deadline for payment to the Parking Credits Program to November 30, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve suspending the penalties and interest for delinquent Parking Credits accounts so long as they are paid by November 30, 2022; 2) Approve the re -assessment of penalties and interest on delinquent Parking Credits accounts that remain unpaid after November 30, 2022; and 3) Authorize initiating the parking credit abandonment process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. AA. SUPPORT OF THE ADVOCACY TRAINING PROJECT OF THE
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMENILOS ANGELES [ Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider supporting the Advocacy Training Project of the National Council of Jewish WomenlLos Angeles.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve support of the Advocacy Training Project of the National Council of Jewish WomenlLos Angeles; 2) Authorize payment of 1, 000 in financial support fee; 3) Authorize the use of the City' s name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the financial support agreement and any other documents related to this event. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 136. FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 RUSSIAN CULTURAL EVENTS AND WAIVER
OF FACILITY USE FEES FOR EVENTS SUPPORTING THE RUSSIAN - SPEAKING COMMUNITY [ Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, T. RODZINEK]:
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an upcoming series of cultural events produced by various non-profit organizations over the course of the fiscal year 2022-2023. The events are endorsed by the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve programming for the fiscal year 2022- 23 Russian Cultural Events' series and direct staff to coordinate and promote these events; 2) Allow nonprofit organizations to charge fees or accept donations to offset production costs for performances or related projects; 3) Authorize use of the City name and logo on promotional and collateral materials and the promotion of the events through the City' s website, calendar, and social media networks; 4) Make approvals contingent on the execution of appropriate permits and contractual agreements with the various producers and non- profit organizations; 5) Approve the waiver of facility use fees for organizations listed in this report who hold events to highlight and uplift the Russian- speaking community; 6) Authorize an additional hour of validated parking for event participants at the 5 -story West Hollywood Park garage, for a total of 3 hours; and 7) Approve waiving the 3 -hour parking restrictions in Plummer Park for the events that exceed 2 hours. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. CC. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUMMARILY VACATING TWO
EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES
LOCATED ALONG HILLDALE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTY AT 8920 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA [ S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a summary vacation of two easements located along Hilldale Ave adjacent to the property at 8920 Sunset Blvd.
ACTIONS: 1) Make the findings that the two easement areas described:
have been impassable for vehicular travel and no public money was expended for maintenance of them for a period of five consecutive years; and are an excess right-of-way and not required for street or highway purposes; 2) Make the finding that the summary vacation of the two easements is consistent with the General Plan of the City of West Hollywood; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5554, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD SUMMARILY
VACATING TWO EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC STREET AND SIDEWALK
PURPOSES LOCATED ALONG HILLDALE AVENUE ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTY AT 8920 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA"; and 4) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy the resolution for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. DD. A PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
ELIMINATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRST 1, 000
SQUARE FEET OF OUTDOOR DINING AREAS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
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J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD, S. CAMPBELL, V.
GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposed zone text amendment to eliminate the parking requirements for the first 1, 000 square feet (SF) of outdoor dining areas at restaurants and other related uses. This item was revised based on the approval of the City Council following a duly noticed public hearing held on July 18, 2022.
ACTION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- 1188: " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
ELIMINATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRST 1, 000
SQUARE FEET OF OUTDOOR DINING AREAS AT RESTAURANTS AND
OTHER RELATED USES IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND
FINDING THE ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA."
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. EE. E -BIKE CHARGING STATIONS [ J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a plan for the installation of electric ( e -bike) charging stations in the City of West Hollywood.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to evaluate the installation of e -bike charging stations in the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Report back to Council with a plan for e -bike charging stations in the City of West Hollywood, including a request for funding if needed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. FF. DIRECT PORTION OF PARKING METER REVENUE TO " WEHO GIVES BACK" CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT WEST HOLLYWOOD HOMELESS
INITIATIVE [ L. MEISTER, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider allocating a portion of the parking meter revenues from December 26 through December 31, 2022 in support of the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct the Strategic Initiatives Division to work with the Parking Services Division to ensure that 10 percent of the parking meter revenue collected from Dec. 26- 31, 2022 is used to provide outreach supplies to the City' s contracted agencies serving those who are unhoused in West Hollywood; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate 10 percent of parking meter revenue collected between Dec. 26- 31, 2022 to account number 100- 3- 05- 54- 536035 ( Homeless Prevention) for the purchase of needed outreach supplies. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. GG. EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON PROPOSITION 1: CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM OF 2022 [ J. ERICKSON, L.
HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a community, educational forum on Proposition 1, the Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom of 2022. The forum will feature a panel discussion on what pushed the California Legislature to place the proposition on the November 8, 2022 ballot and what it will accomplish, should the voters of California approve the measure.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of an educational forum on Proposition 1: Constitutional Right to Reproductive Freedom of 2022 to provide the community with information on the proposition and what it will accomplish, should the proposition be approved by the voters; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City' s website, a press release, and social media tools; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to broadcast and live stream the educational forum on the City' s television and web -based properties.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. HH. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF WEHO COMEDY HOUR [ J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider Co -Sponsoring Bent Productions' outdoor WeHo Comedy Hour on Plummer Park' s Vista Lawn on Friday, October 14, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Authorize co- sponsorship of Bent Production' s WeHo Comedy Hour on Friday, October, 14, 2022 by approving the cosponsorship agreement with Bent Productions; 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 event, including, but not limited to, the City' s website and social media tools; 5) Waive the Facility Use Fee for the Vista Lawn for the event, as well as any other ancillary permits that may be required for the event ( estimated 135 in waived fees); and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 1, 000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100- 1- 01- 00- 531001 for costs associated with the event. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 11. ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS [ L. HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing the City Attorney to research an ordinance to prohibit misleading advertising by crisis pregnancy centers ( CPCs).
ACTIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to research and analyze an ordinance to prohibit misleading advertising by crisis pregnancy centers; and 2) If the research determines that the ordinance is appropriate and defensible, return to City Council with the results of the analysis and DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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recommendations for further consideration. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. JJ. A RESOLUTION DENOUNCING THE RECENT SENTENCING OF
ZAHRA SEDIGHI HAMEDANI AND ELHAM CHOBDAR BY THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN [ S. SITYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution denouncing the recent sentencing of Zahra Sedighi Hamedani and Elham Chobdar. The two Iranians were sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic of Iran because they are LGBTQ activists.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5555 " A RESOLUTION
DENOUNCING THE RECENT SENTENCING OF ZAHRA SEDIGHI
HAMEDANI AND ELHAM CHOBDAR BY THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
IRAN;" and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to President Joseph Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Adam Schiff, California Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, and State Assemblymember Richard Bloom. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. KK. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST
REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM [ L.
HORVATH, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance ( IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which serves as an important tool for law enforcement, public officials, and community members to help identify, measure, monitor, and ultimately combat antisemitism.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5556, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE
DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM;" and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to President Joseph Biden, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Adam Schiff, California Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, and State Assemblymember Richard Bloom. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. LL. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE AFGHAN ADJUSTMENT ACT [ L.
HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, O. POZIL]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting the Afghan Adjustment Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at offering Afghan refugees permanent resident status as they start new lives in the United States.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5557, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF THE AFGHAN ADJUSTMENT ACT;" and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to President Joseph Biden, Senator Dianne Feinstein, DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Adam Schiff, California Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, and State Assemblymember Richard Bloom. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. MM. ( 4. D.) POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY WEHOTV BROADCAST RESOURCES FOR ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUMS [ L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a policy regarding use of the City's broadcast resources on the City of West Hollywood' s WeHoTV cable channel and other streaming platforms for election candidate forums.
ACTION: Based on direction at the August 15, 2022 City Council meeting, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed policy regarding use of City broadcast resources for broadcasting election candidate forums on the City of West Hollywood' s WeHoTV cable channel and other streaming. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. NN. ( 6. C.) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2. 08. 070( b) TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS [ J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider amending Section 2. 080. 070( b) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to increase compensation for City Councilmembers.
ACTION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance 22- 1191 " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2. 08. 070( b) TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar noting the abstention of Councilmember Horvath.
The City Council recessed at 8:42 p.m. and returned at 8:50 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. A. A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO UPDATE THE
LANGUAGE OF SECTION 19. 72.050 TO ALLOW HOURS OF BUSINESS
FOR NONCONFORMING USES, OTHER THAN VEHICLE REPAIR, TO
OPERATE UNDER EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS THROUGH
EXTENDED HOURS BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVAL [ J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD, M. GONZALEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed zone text amendment to update language in Section 19. 72. 050 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to allow the hours of business for nonconforming uses, other than vehicle repair, to operate during extended business hours by applying for and obtaining an Extended Hours Business License, rather than having to apply for a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
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This is a cleanup item in accordance with Ordinance No. 17- 1014 which was previously adopted in 2017.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder stated that the Item was noticed as required by law.
Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2022.
Mayor Meister clarified that the item is simply for consistency purposes. Ms.
Portwood confirmed that is correct.
Councilmember Horvath inquired if religious institutions are considered businesses under this proposed ordinance. Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho responded that they are not considered businesses under the ordinance.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- 1189: " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
UPDATE THE LANGUAGE OF SECTION 19. 72. 050 TO ALLOW HOURS
OF BUSINESS FOR NONCONFORMING USES, OTHER THAN VEHICLE
REPAIR, TO OPERATE UNDER EXTENDED BUSINESS HOURS
THROUGH EXTENDED HOURS BUSINESS LICENSE APPROVAL IN
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND FINDING THE ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA." Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Councilmember Shyne, and approved.
3. 113. A PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING CODE
OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PROHIBIT NEW
FOSSIL FUEL SERVICE STATION USES AND THE EXPANSION OF
ADDITIONAL FOSSIL FUEL PUMPS AT EXISTING ( LEGAL
NONCONFORMING) SERVICE STATIONS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [ J.
KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposed zone text amendment to prohibit new fossil fuel service stations and the expansion of additional fossil fuel pumps at existing (legal nonconforming) service station uses in the City of West Hollywood.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder stated that the Item was noticed as required by law.
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Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2022.
MIKE HEGLAND, ON BEHALF OF G& M OIL COMPANY, spoke about the gas station at 7960 Santa Monica Blvd. and the permits that they have applied for to convert to a cleaner fuel.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- 1190: " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
PROHIBIT NEW FOSSIL FUEL SERVICE STATION USES AND THE
EXPANSION OF ADDITIONAL FOSSIL FUEL PUMPS AT EXISTING
LEGAL NONCONFORMING) SERVICE STATIONS AND FINDING THE
ACTION CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA." Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPDATE ON BLOCK BY BLOCK SECURITY AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM AND CITYWIDE COMMUNITY SAFETY CONTRACT
STAFFING LEVELS [ D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive an update on the status concerning the progress of the Block by Block Security Ambassador Program and year to date crime in West Hollywood and provide direction on citywide community safety contract staffing levels.
City Manager Wilson briefly introduced the item and summarized the June 27, 2022 City Council direction. He was joined by Community Safety Director Danny Rivas, Captain Bill Moulder, and David Aguilera with Block by Block.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the concern with law enforcement.
MARK COX, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about his experience with Block by Block in Westwood.
Captain Moulder stated that crime is down in the City of West Hollywood, describing the decrease in Part 1 crimes including a decrease in pickpocketing. The City Council spoke about the June 27th motion as well as crime in the City.
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Councilmember D' Amico commented that his intent is to ensure the success of the City' s community safety programs and that by implementing the June 27th motion in December will help achieve this goal.
Mayor Meister commented that calls for service are the same as the previous month and that until extra security ambassadors are up and running it is unknown how many calls would be handled by them versus Sheriff's deputies. She extended her support for not cutting sworn deputies.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the status concerning the progress of the Block by Block Security Ambassador Program and year to date crime in West Hollywood; and 2) Continue current Sheriff' s deputies staffing levels until December. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
4. 13. DOCKLESS MICRO - MOBILITY ( E -BIKES AND E -SCOOTERS) PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE & PILOT PROGRAM NEXT STEPS [ J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD, M. GONZALEZ, S. CAMPBELL, V.
GUARINO, C. WAGMAN]:
SUBJECT: The purpose ofthis item is to present an update on the Dockless Micro -Mobility Pilot Program and for the City Council to consider alternatives for the future of the program as the pilot is set to expire on December 31, 2022.
Parking Services Supervisor Coby Wagman and Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2022.
Councilmember Erickson inquired about the data provided regarding accidents and near -accidents. He also encouraged staff to engage the business community to create promotions and mutually beneficial opportunities. He also expressed concern on underage riding, the lack of riders using helmets, and exceeding device weight limits. He requested that staff investigate remedies.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the City Attorney review the contracts with the dockless mobility operators to see if they can immediately be amended to require the sidewalk and slow down technology implementation. She also expressed the vast suite of tools SPIN provides and encouraged staff to look into them for inclusion in the City' s program.
Mayor Meister asked if staff has done traffic counts to see if regional traffic was down and they stated they had not. She asked if the operators would be paying for the program, and the staff indicated that they would not.
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her inquiry. She asked how the operators enforces the age requirement.
Staff did not have a response.
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of extending the pilot.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
MARK COX, LOS ANGELES, spoke about his experience with scooters.
KAREN O' KEEFE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
MANNY RODRIGUEZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of the item.
JACK MKHSYAN, BIRD SCOOTERS, spoke about their operations in West Hollywood.
PAULINA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and Wheels product.
KAT BELASCO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
MORGAN ROTH, BIRD GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS TEAM, spoke
to respond to Councilmember queries.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the item.
DAVID MERAZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
CHARLIE MASTOLONI, LIME, spoke in support of the item and about Gen 4 scooters.
PATRICK GOLDSTEIN, WHEELS, spoke about their product, the helmet, and virtual parking and sidewalk technology.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne indicated her recommendation that the contracts be amended as soon as possible to require sidewalk technology.
She also recommended that the City add Link and Spin to the program.
Councilmember Erickson noted that he wants to ensure first mile and last mile parking availability.
Mayor Meister asked the Bird representative what the weight restriction was that was referenced in the User Agreement. He did not know. She indicated she is not supportive of continuing the pilot program. She expressed DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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concerns about liability to the City if someone gets hurt and asked her colleagues, if approved, to direct staff to research insurance requirements.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne moved to pause Wheels from the program until they have the sidewalk technology. She requested the City Attorney to amend the contracts to turn on sidewalk technology immediately. Then, onboard Link and Spin into the program. And hire a consultant to fast track this to the next council meeting/ by end of October, and corrals in the streets/ expansion of corrals.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Dockless Micro -Mobility Pilot Program and extend the Pilot Program through June 30, 2023 in order to prepare for a permanent dockless on -demand micro -mobility program — a.
Extend and expand Populus' contract to include the " Smart Policies Addon" to implement robust policies, automate fees and fines, and automate notifications and alerts to operators of policy violations by January 1, 2023; b) Authorize permit fees for the final quarter of the existing pilot program and all permit fees for the pilot extension to be used for operational expenses of the program; c) Direct staff to return to the City Council with an update of the pilot extension and a final draft of the permanent program plan and budget; and d) Authorize the City Manager or designee to create a selection process and administrative regulations for the West Hollywood Dockless Micro -mobility Permanent Program Guidelines; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 125, 000 from unallocated reserves in the Measure R Fund for a consultant to outline and establish a permanent dockless micro -mobility program and related programming costs; 3) Direct the City Attorney to work with the approved operators to amend their contracts to include sidewalk technology and return to Council for formal approval as soon as possible; 4) Place the agreement between the City and Wheels on hold until they have the sidewalk technology for their devices; 5) 5) Add Link and Spin to the program, and explore incorporating Spins' physical corrals; 6) Add additional corrals throughout the City; and 7) Investigate possible insurance policies that can be purchased and charged to the riders. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved noting the " no" vote of Mayor Meister.
The City Council recessed at 11: 17 p.m. and returned at 11: 26 p.m.
4. C. 2022- 23 SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMMING & SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VITAL SERVICES [ C.
SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY, J. MITHERS, K.
EGAN]:
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crisis response team to respond urgently to the needs of unhoused community members and to support the Treatment Pool of Funds.
Social Services Manager David Giugni provided a breakdown of the differences between the Human Services Commissions recommendations versus staff' s recommendations. He was joined by Director of Human Services and Rent Stabilization Christof Schroeder, Social Services Supervisor Leslie Isenberg, Social Services Program Administrator Joan Mithers, and Social Services Program Administrator Derek Murray.
MARK EDWARDS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in favor of funding JVS SoCal.
JIMMY PALMIERI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the
recommendations.
MICHAEL MCFADDEN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of full funding for TransLatin@ coalition.
MARIA ROMAN, TRANSLATIN@ COALITION, spoke in support of full funding for their program.
LIZA CEBALLOS, TRANSLATIN@ COALITION, spoke to request that the City Council approve full funding of their programs.
CHUCHI JANES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about her experience and the services she was able to acquire through the program.
ALEXANDRA MAGALLON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to thank the City for supporting these social services programs.
BAMBY SALCEDO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to request that the City Council fully fund the TransLatin@ Coalition.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve recommendations for Social Services contracts based on the approved FY23 budget allocation of $ 6, 378, 852; 2) Approve 330, 217 in supplemental funding for the provision of crisis response street - based services focusing on unhoused community members and for the Treatment Pool of Funds available to Awakenings Recovery and Tarzana Treatment Center on a fee-for-service basis. a. $ 314, 774 to enter into a new Social Services contract and to augment existing services, b. $ 15, 443 to augment existing services specifically for substance abuse treatment, c.
The rollover of $ 8, 066 for annual inspection assistance and homelessness prevention services; 3) Approve the waiver of facility use fees for the organizations listed in this report that hold programs and events in order to fulfill the agreed upon scope of services; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $ 330, 217 from unallocated DocuSign Envelope ID: 553FDA95- C137- 41A5- 99DA- A94035EB4388 City Council Minutes
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reserves in the General Fund for the provision of enhanced services and related costs; 5) Approve the Human Services Commission Alternative Recommendations for JVS WeHo Works and TransLatina Coalition; 6) Direct Public Works staff to work with Hollywood Food Coalition and Athens and if this cannot be accomplished in the Athens contract then direct staff to enter into a social services contract with Hollywood food Coalition.
Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
4. D. POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY WEHOTV BROADCAST
RESOURCES FOR ELECTION CANDIDATE FORUMS [ L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a policy regarding use of the City's broadcast resources on the City of West Hollywood's WeHo TV cable channel and other streaming platforms for election candidate forums.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4. E. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION,
RUSSIAN - SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD, AND WOMEN' S ADVISORY BOARD [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider making an at -large appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board. The City Council will consider making an at -large appointment to the Women' s Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: This Item was Tabled.
5. NEW BUSINESS: None.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6. A. URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TIME LIMIT EXTENSION FOR
APPROVED DISCRETIONARY PLANNING ENTITLEMENTS, PLAN
CHECK AND BUILDING PERMITS FOR HOUSING PROJECTS DUE TO
IMPACTS FROM COVID- 19 [ J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting an Urgency Ordinance that provides an additional 18 -month extension of time limits for approved discretionary planning entitlements, and a 12 -month extension of time limits for plan check and building permits for housing projects, due to the impact of COVID 19 beyond that granted in 2020 for projects that expire in 2022.
Planning and Development Services Director John Keho provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated September 19, 2022.
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DJ MOORE, LATHAM AND WATKINS, spoke regarding the Melrose Triangle project extensions.
Councilmember D' Amico expressed his frustration with projects that are approved by the City Council and years later the development has not started. He motioned to Table the item and direct staff to return with the project's timeline in order to accurately assess approving the Urgency Ordinance.
ACTION: This Item was Tabled to October 3, 2022. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
6. B. A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISH AN LGBTQ+ COMMISSION, AND SET RULES AND
DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION [ L. LANGER, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance that would create an LGBTQ+ Commission responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to the City Council regarding service and funding needs, potential service gaps, City grants, social services, and legislation impacting the LGBTQ+ community.
ACTION: This Item was Tabled to October 3, 2022.
6. C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2. 08. 070( b) TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS [ J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending Section 2. 080.070(b) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to increase compensation for City Councilmembers.
ACTION: This Item was moved to Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to Item 2. KK. and other various topics.
MARK COX, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about organized crime.
ANDY SACHER, WEHO WORKS, spoke to thank the Council for awarding their social services contract.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Horvath congratulated Todd Williamson who will be serving as US State Department' s arts envoy to Germany.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 12: 42 A.M. in memory of Ismael M.
Villalta-Ayala, Mahsa Amini, and Donald Prang to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, October 3, 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 3rd day of October, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember
NOES: Councilmember
ABSENT: Councilmember
ABSTAIN: Councilmember
D' Amico, Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro
Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
None.
None.
None.
DocuSigned by:
LA ISTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK