CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
2. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Gov't Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
The City Council based on existing facts and circumstances, finds that there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City and discussion of this matter in open session would prejudice the position of the City in any potential litigation.
Number of Potential Cases: One Matter — Letter to City Attorney dated September 13, 2022 from Denise Fellers at Morgan Lewis Law Firm representing BKK Working Group in dispute over liability from a cleanup of a landfill in West Covina.
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Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, October 17, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of October 3, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 915 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending October 7, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 915 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5562, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 915.”
2.D. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR SOME CITY BROWN ACT
MEETINGS [M. CROWDER, A. POBLADOR, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for some of the City’s Brown Act meetings as required under AB 361.
RECOMMENDATION: Allow for the continued use of virtual
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(including the Disabilities Advisory Board and the Senior Advisory Board as well as some subcommittee meetings) under AB 361 by finding that a statewide state of emergency continues to exist, and local and state health officials continue to recommend measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including distancing, ventilation, and others depending on the space and activity.
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 adopting 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).
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1187, “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)”
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2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1189 (2ND READING): “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” [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1189 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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.”
2.G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1190 (2ND READING): “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” [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1190 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.” RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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
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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”.
2.H. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1191 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.070(B) TO
INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS” [M.
CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1191 adopting amendments to the West Hollywood Municipal Code Section 2.08.070(b) to increase compensation for City Council Members.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt 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 COUNCIL
MEMBERS”.
2.I. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1193 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.70 (LGBTQ+ COMMISSION) TO
TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AND SETTING
RULES AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION” [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1193 adding Chapter 2.70 (LGBTQ+ Commission) to Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code establishing and setting rules and duties of the Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1193, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 2.70 (LGBTQ+ COMMISSION) TO TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AND
SETTING RULES AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION”.
2.J. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
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2.K. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended August 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the August 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
2.L. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH HDL SOFTWARE, LLC [C.
SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, G. AVILES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with HdL Software, LLC to complete modifications to the existing Rent Stabilization Division’s cloud database to include Non-Rent Stabilized units.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with HdL Software, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $90,860 to add customizations to the existing Staff Portal and Online Landlord portal to support new online building registration and tenant re-registration processes for the non-rent stabilized units; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BERG & ASSOCIATES [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider Amendment No. 1 the Agreement for Services with Berg & Associates for construction management and inspection services to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the term of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Berg & Associates, to increase the amount of the Agreement by $2,480,087.67, for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $3,278,583.76 and extend the Agreement to December 31, 2023; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH IPS GROUP, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement for services with IPS Group, Inc. (IPS) for parking meter services to modify the scope of services, increase the not-to-exceed amount, and extend the agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with IPS to increase the amount of the agreement by $4,525,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $8,923,268, extend the agreement by 60 months, and modify the scope of services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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2.O. FACILITIES AND FIELD SERVICES DIVISION AMENDMENTS TO SIX AGREEMENTS [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving six amendments to current Agreements to increase the not-to-exceed amounts and extend the terms to ensure a seamless continuation of maintenance-related services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve extending the terms and revising the contract values as follows: a. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with ABBA Termite & Pest Control, Inc. to provide structural pest control and integrated pest management services for an increased amount of $80,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $175,000, b.
Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement with Brightview Landscape Services to provide park landscaping maintenance services for an increased amount of $180,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $5,342,310.40 for a term expiring on January 31, 2023, c. Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with DMS Facility Services, Inc. to provide citywide janitorial services for an increased amount of $450,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $12,894,520.24, d. Authorize staff to amend the Purchase Order issuance authorization amount, with Johnson Controls, Inc., pursuant to its Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement by $200,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000, e. Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement with Majestic Fire Protection, Inc. to provide citywide fire life safety systems services for an increased amount of $25,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $679,000, f. Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with R&S Overhead Doors of South Bay, Inc. to provide roll-up and industrial doors services for an increased amount of $15,000 and a new total not-toexceed amount of $90,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendments to the Agreements.
2.P. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEE WAIVER FOR BUSINESSES ON
HALLOWEEN [D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and an allocation of funding for Los Angeles County Fire Department fees for City businesses wishing to activate their spaces during Halloween weekend.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and associated Permit fees, such as Encroachment, Valet, and Building Permits for City businesses hosting events on October 28, 29, 30 or 31 in celebration of Halloween; and 2) Authorize the payment of basic Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to Halloween weekend activations at City businesses.
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2.Q. 25TH ANNUAL WEST HOLLYWOOD KIDS’ FAIR, 2022 [C.
SCHROEDER, D. GIUGNI, L. ISENBERG, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the City to host the 25th Annual Kids’ Fair.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize City staff to host the 25th Annual Kids’ Fair on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at West Hollywood Park; 2) Approve the waiver of special event and facility use fees for the event; and 3) Approve the waiver of parking fees in the fivestory parking structure for 65 vendors and 150 attendees of the event.
2.R. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE LEASES WITH VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES FOR USE OF CERTAIN
CITY FACILITIES [J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider granting the City Manager the authority to execute and/or renew various leases, and any and all amendments thereto, with various organizations providing services to the City for the use of certain City facilities (Werle Building, Plummer Park, Library/West Hollywood Park, and the Storefront Property at 7362 Santa Monica Boulevard).
RECOMMENDATION: Grant the City Manager authority to execute and/or renew leases, and any and all amendments thereto, with various organizations providing services to the City for use of certain City facilities (Werle Building, Plummer Park, Library/West Hollywood Park, and the Store Front Property at 7362 Santa Monica Boulevard).
2.S. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE CALHFA ADU GRANT PROGRAM [J.
LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the application for, and participation in, the California Housing Finance Agency’s ADU Grant Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING
UNDER THE ADU GRANT PROGRAM, AND EXECUTION OF A
STANDARD AGREEMENT IF APPROVED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND
ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ADU GRANT PROGRAM;” and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate application for, receipt of, and participation in the CalHFA Program.
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2.T. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF AMFAR GALA AT THE PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring the amfAR Gala, on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Pacific Design Center on the Plaza.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with amfAR; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the agreement; 3) Authorize the use of City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 4) Waive the Special Event Permit fees, Lane Closure fees, Encroachment fees, Building and Safety Permit fees, and Temporary Valet fees (estimated $5,055).
2.U. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL TRANS VISIBILITY MARCH [J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, C. SMITH, J.
DEL TORO, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-Sponsor the National Trans Visibility March’s West Hollywood March, on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship of the National Trans Visibility March ‘s West Hollywood March to be held at West Hollywood Park on Saturday, November 5, 2022, which includes $10,000 in financial support; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship agreement between the City and the National Trans Visibility March; 3) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, Filming Permit Fees, Parking Fees, Post Event Inspection Fees, Special Event Permit Fee, for the event; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $10,000 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- 01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
2.V. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE RED DRESS PARTY DAY EVENT [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring this year’s Red Dress Party Day event on December 4, 2022 at participating businesses within the City’s Rainbow District. This year’s event is being organized by Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of the Red Dress Party Day event on December 4, 2022 at participating businesses within the City’s Rainbow District; 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 communication tools to promote the event, such as the City’s website and social media tools; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the co-sponsorship agreements.
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2.W. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE TRANSLATIN@ COALITION’S GARRAS FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER [S. SHYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, C. SMITH, J. DEL TORO, M. REATH, M.
MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-Sponsor the TransLatin@ Coalition’s GARRAS Fashion Show Fundraiser event on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Pacific Design Center.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship of TransLatin@ Coalition’s GARRAS fashion show fundraiser to be held at the Pacific Design Center on Saturday, November 19, 2022, which includes $10,000 in financial support; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship agreement between the City and the TransLatin@ Coalition; 3) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, Filming Permit Fees, Parking Fees, Post Event Inspection Fees, Special Event Permit Fee, for the event; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $10,000 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
2.X. WEST HOLLYWOOD ARTISTS & ICONS SERIES [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a West Hollywood Artists & Icons series event with Barbara Bain and allocate funding for the future events to celebrate the lives and work of West Hollywood residents and artists who present their work in the City, and who have made significant contributions to local, national, or global culture.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize the next West Hollywood Artists & Icons series event in the first quarter of 2023 to feature Barbara Bain; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $6,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- 01-00-531001 for costs associated with up to four events in the series for this fiscal year.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH PERKINS AND WILL FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF A NEW WEST
HOLLYWOOD CITY PLAYHOUSE FACILITY [J. ROCCO, R.
ABRAMSON, G. YOLLES, J. LEONARD, R. EHEMANN, E.
ANGELOFF]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the process undertaken to date and the evaluation criteria for selecting a preferred consultant team for the design and construction administration of a new City Council Agenda
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playhouse facility located at 8325 Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the City Playhouse professional design team selection process; 2) Approve an Agreement for Services with Perkins and Will for concept design, community engagement, schematic design, design development and construction administration of a new playhouse facility located at 8325 Santa Monica Boulevard in the amount of $ 915,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
4.B. REPLACEMENT OF ABOVE LOWER INCOME UNITS IN NEW
HOUSING PROJECTS [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, J. ALKIRE, J.
LEONARD, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a policy making an election under state law to require replacement units to be affordable if the units that are being demolished are or were rent-controlled and occupied by an individual or household earning above lower income (greater than 80% of area median income).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution 22-_________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD TO MAKE AN ELECTION UNDER STATE LAW TO
REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF ANY UNIT THAT IS OR WAS
OCCUPIED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR HOUSEHOLD EARNING ABOVE
LOWER INCOME WITH A DEED RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE UNIT IN
NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS;” 2) Direct staff to prepare a Zone Text Amendment reflecting this election so that it is clear to developers prior to submitting applications to the City; 3) Direct staff to hire a consultant to perform a Lower income Replacement Unit Housing Development Analysis and return to the City Council with the results and adjustment in the policy and zone text amendment if needed; and 4) Direct staff to update the Development Permit application forms to include reference to this election and require that all information related to income verification for replacement units be submitted prior to an application being deemed complete.
4.C. PLUMMER PARK PILOT OFF-LEASH DOG AREA DESIGN [R.
ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating resources to finalize the design and construct the pilot off-leash dog area at Plummer Park.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $325,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for design, construction, and routine maintenance of the pilot offleash area.
4.D. SOCIAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT AND
RECOMMENDATIONS [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The Social Justice Task Force was created to increase engagement and amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of City Council Agenda
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Color (BIPOC) in West Hollywood, advise on social and racial equity issues, and provide policy recommendations to the City Council to address systemic racism for the City of West Hollywood. The final report summarizes the work and recommendations of the Task Force to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file the final report and recommendations from the Social Justice Task Force; 2) Thank the Social Justice Task Force Members for their work and disband the Task Force; and 3) Provide additional direction/prioritization to staff on any of the recommendations from the Task Force outlined in the final report so that staff can move forward with more formal feasibility analysis.
4.E. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, RUSSIAN-SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD, AND WOMEN’S ADVISORY
BOARD [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board. The City Council will consider making at-large appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Women’s Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023; 2) Call for nominations for an at-large appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 3) Call for nominations for an at-large appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2023 [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2023, cancelling or rescheduling a few meetings throughout the year that conflict with holidays, and scheduling the date for the installation of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore in 2023 as well as the election of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reschedule the meeting of January 2, 2023 to January 9, 2023; 2) Reschedule the meeting of January 16, 2023 to January 23, 2023 (Reorganization Meeting); 3) Reschedule the meeting of February 20, 2023 to February 21, 2023; 4) Reschedule the meeting of June 19, 2023 to June 20, 2023; 5) Consider cancelling the meeting of July 3, 2023; 6) Consider cancelling the meeting of September 4, 2023; 7) Schedule the election of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for a meeting in December 2023; 8) Schedule the installation of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for a meeting in January 2024; 9) Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2023; and 10) Discuss other City Council meeting dates, as necessary.
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EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO A REPEAL OF THE FREEZE ON RENT INCREASES, LIMIT ON
THE ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT, BAD FAITH RENT
INCREASES AND THE EXEMPTION OF NO-COST INTERIM OR
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS [C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance that would amend the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) to repeal the existing COVID-19 related rent increase freeze effective March 1, 2023, cap the annual general adjustment at three percent, protect tenants from bad faith rent increases, and clarify an exemption for interim or transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council introduce the following Ordinance on first reading: Ordinance No. 22-________: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE
17 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A
REPEAL OF THE FREEZE ON RENT INCREASES, LIMIT ON THE
ANNUAL GENERAL ADJUSTMENT, BAD FAITH RENT INCREASES
AND THE EXEMPTION OF NO-COST INTERIM OR TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.”
6.B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending Sections 2.08.030 and 2.08.040 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to include Juneteenth as a City holiday and codify the start time of City Council meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance 22-_______ “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE”.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
November 7 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
November 21 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
December 5 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
December 19 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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