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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
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: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Katie del Ponte 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: Assistant City Manager Delgado, City Attorney Langer, Administrative Services Director Jimenez, and City Clerk Crowder.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Langer reported that the Closed Session was called to order at 5: 30 p. m.
She stated that no members of the public spoke under public comment. The City Council discussed the one item of business on the posted agenda and took no reportable action.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Erickson requested that Items 5. A. and 6. 13. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 22. and 2. 136., respectively.
Mayor Meister requested that Section 2 ( changing the start time of City Council meetings) of the Ordinance for Item 6. B. be Tabled.
Councilmember Horvath requested that Item 6. A. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2.AA.
Mayor Meister requested that Item 4. A. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item 2. Y.
Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember D' Amico to approve the October 17, 2022 Agenda as amended.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Phyllis Dikes and Betty Bailey.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the protestors killed in Iran.
Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Amparo Villa.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Meister presented a plaque to Assemblymember Richard Bloom in recognition of his years of service.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne and Councilmember Horvath presented plaques to the Social Justice Task Force Members in recognition of their work.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about Disabilities Awareness Month and promoted the upcoming vaccine clinic on Thursday, October 20th at Plummer Park.
MISS TIGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the last City Council meeting and comments made from the dais.
ESTHER BAUM, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to a 6% increase in rent for seniors.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Item 2. D. and encouraged access to meeting recordings. She also spoke in opposition to Item 2. G. and in support of Item 2. H.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to bike lanes on Fountain, reduction in the number of West Hollywood Sheriff' s Deputies, and his City Councilmember campaign.
MARY GROVER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about small landlords and in opposition to Item 2. AA. ( 6. A.).
E. W. GROVER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to Item 2. AA. ( 6.A.).
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the removal of political signs from local businesses and front yards.
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DANNY HANG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 2. U., 2. V., 2. W., 2. X., and 2. AA. ( 6.A.).
MJ LODGES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about bees in the ARC swimming pool and the protection of hives by the City' s Facilities Division.
WEST SEEGMILLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 2. W. and 4. D.
MAX SHERMAN, ON BEHALF OF THE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition to Item 2. AA. ( 6. A.).
SANJAY GAUR, UNKNOWN, spoke about his candidacy for the West Basin Municipal Water District ( Division IV) Board of Directors and the California drought.
Citizen Position Slips — Victor Omelczenko and Judson Feder in support of Item 2.X.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Horvath shared Governor Newsom' s announcement regarding the end of the declared emergency as of February 2023 and requested that staff return with an update on implications to the City's declared emergency. She indicated her abstention on Item 2. H. She reported attendance at the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting, the Metro K Line opening of Crenshaw, the Liability Trust Fund meeting, and the AIDS Walk. With regard to Item 4. A., she requested that the City Playhouse City Manager' s Advisory Group continue to work with the consultant and City staff. She recognized the Aquatics and Recreation Center' s ( ARC) LEED Gold certification. Lastly, she gave a shoutout to Lyric Rouse Ringo for her appearance on the TV show Abbott Elementary.
Councilmember Erickson thanked his colleagues for their support on Items 2. U., 2. V.,
2.W., and 2. X. He encouraged participation at tomorrow' s Proposition 1 Town Hall at 7: 00 PM in Council Chambers. He reported his attendance at the WeHo Reads Poet Laureate Across America, the SCAG Energy Committee and Regional Committee, Saturdays with John at Plummer Park, CicLAvia " Heart of LA", West Hollywood Food Coalition facility tour, Laughter on the Lawn, and AIDS Walk Los Angeles. He expressed gratitude towards the members of the Social Justice Task Force and their service to the community. He thanked the City for distributing more GHB test strips and reminded the community to get their flu shot and COVID booster. Lastly, he requested a report from the Assistant City Manager on public safety measures for Halloween.
Councilmember D'Amico thanked the Social Justice Task Force for their work and highlighted his appointee, Jonathan Wilson. He thanked his colleagues for Item 2. V.
He commented on Item 4. A. and requested that staff return with an item listing all of the current Capital Improvement Projects ( CIP) and who is managing the projects. He expressed concern with staff's capacity and would like the City Council to discuss it. He suggested that staff explore partnering with other westside cities so that resources can be pooled. He concluded that his goal is to appropriately support City staff so the projects are successfully managed.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne commented on the racist and homophobic comments made by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, and Kevin De Leon as well as Ron Herrera of the LA County Federation of Labor. She called for the resignations of Gil Cedillo and Kevin De Leon, noting that Nury Martinez and Ron Herrera have resigned since the comments were leaked. She reported her attendance at the Westside Cities Council of Governments Board meeting. She also reported her attendance at the Los Angeles County Democratic Party 2022 Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards where she was recognized as Democrat of the Year for Assembly District 51. She attended the AIDS Walk Breakfast and Kickoff and the West Hollywood Aquatics 40th Year Anniversary Banquet. She thanked her colleagues for approving Items 2. W. and 2. V. and indicated her support of Item 6. A.
Mayor Meister reported her attendance at the WSCCOG, SCAG CEHD Committee, Community Academy and CERT program, Land Economics weekend, and the AIDS Walk. She indicated her " no" vote on Item 2. E. She commented on Item 2. 1. noting that she is available to meet with any of the LGBTQ+ Advisory Boardmembers to further discuss the new commission' s purview. She commented on several Consent Calendar items. She requested that staff reach out to the Grover' s who spoke under Public Comment to provide information regarding the Mills Act. She thanked the Social Justice Task Force, particularly her appointee Shannon Morton and Black Women Lead. She mentioned several upcoming City events and encouraged members of the public to review the City calendar by visiting www. weho. org/ calendar. Finally, she requested that staff reach out to residents adjacent to the City Playhouse since they have expressed concerns about the outside performance space.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Delgado announced the community forum on Proposition 1 taking place tomorrow as well as the Great California ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 20 at 10: 20 a. m. He addressed Councilmember Horvath' s comment about the Governor' s announcement to rescind the declared emergency noting that an item will be coming to the City Council in November. He acknowledged Councilmember D' Amico and Mayor Meister' s suggestions on Item 4. A.
Community Safety Director Danny Rivas provided an update on the public safety plan for Halloween.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the addition of Items 4. A., 5. A., 6. A., and 6. B. ( Section 2. 08. 030 only) is $ 8, 994, 548 in expenditures, $ 0 in revenues, and ($ 40, 545) in waived fees. She read the titles of the Ordinances into the record for Items 6. A. and 6. B.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B., C., D., E., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., N., O., P., Q., R., S., T., U., V.,W.,X.,Y.,Z.,AA.,BB.
Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved, noting the " no" vote of Mayor Meister on Item 2. E. and Councilmember Horvath' s " abstention" on Item 2. 1- 1.
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.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 13. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT.- The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approve the minutes of October 3, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Allow for the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for some of the City's Brown Act meetings ( 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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).
ACTION: 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)." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the " no" vote of Mayor Meister.
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
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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.
ACTION: 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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." ACTION: 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 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". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. 1- 1. 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.
ACTION: 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". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the " abstention" of Councilmember Horvath.
2. 1. 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.
ACTION: 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". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Receive and File. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
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ACTION: Receive and file the August 2022 Treasurer' s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0. 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 36D3D2D8- 6366- 4045- 8066- D66584428742 City Council Minutes
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the terms to ensure a seamless continuation of maintenance -related services.
ACTIONS: 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 -to - exceed amount of $ 90, 000; 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. 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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 36D3D2D8- 6366- 4045- 8066- D66584428742 City Council Minutes
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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 five -story parking structure for 65 vendors and 150 attendees of the event. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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).
ACTION: 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). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5563 " 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 CaIHFA Program. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a Co -Sponsorship Agreement with amfAR; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the DocuSign Envelope ID: 36D3D2D8- 6366- 4045- 8066- D66584428742 City Council Minutes
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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). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. U. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF THE NATIONAL TRANS VISIBILITY MARCH J. ERICKSON, S. SITYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, C. SMITH, J.
DEL TORO, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA, M. MARQUEZ]:
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. W. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF THE TRANSLATIN@ COALITION' S GARRAS FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER [ S. SITYNE, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, C. SMITH, J. DEL TORO, M. REATH, M.
MARQUEZ]:
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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.
ACTIONS: 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. Y. ( 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 playhouse facility located at 8325 Santa Monica Boulevard.
ACTIONS: 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 36D3D2D8- 6366- 4045- 8066- D66584428742 City Council Minutes
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execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
22. ( 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.
ACTIONS: 1) Reschedule the meeting of January 2, 2023 to January 9, 2023 ( Reorganization Meeting); 2) Reschedule the meeting of January 16, 2023 to January 23, 2023; 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. AA. ( 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.
ACTION: Staff recommends the City Council introduce the following Ordinance on first reading: Ordinance No. 22- 1194: " 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." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. 136. ( 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.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance 22- 1195 " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2. 08 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE" ( Section 1); and 2) TABLE — Section 2
2. 08. 040) amending the start time of the City Council meetings until the new City Council is installed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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 playhouse facility located at 8325 Santa Monica Boulevard.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4. 13. 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).
Planning and Development Services Director John Keho provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 17, 2022.
Mayor Meister inquired if the above income level rent stabilized units start at market rate. Mr. Keho confirmed that they do. She asked if in 2019 the Planning Commission recommended that the units be 100% deed DocuSign Envelope ID: 36D3D2D8- 6366- 4045- 8066- D66584428742 City Council Minutes
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restricted affordable units rather than rent stabilized. Mr. Keho responded to this inquiry.
Councilmember Horvath inquired if it would make more sense to conduct the study first rather than the City Council making a policy decision now.
Mr. Keho commented that there are development applications and staff needs direction now.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and commented that it should have been done sooner.
ED LEVIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of a study to understand potential impacts.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and commented that it should have been done sooner.
ERICK MATOS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of a study and highlighted Alternative 1.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item.
Citizen Position Slip — Judson Feder in support of the item.
Councilmember Erickson commented on the risk of development decreasing based on this policy. Project Development Administrator Alicen Bartle mentioned that the City is trying to find the balance of preserving and building.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the Builders Remedy.
Mayor Meister indicated she is not in favor of conducting a study when we already know that the state crafted the code realizing that the replacement requirements might disincentivize some new development. She suggested that staff do a study to figure out how to help small mom and pop apartment building owners. She noted that allowing any of the one-for-one replacements to be rent stabilized rather than affordable is not providing affordable housing. Rent stabilizing a new unit starting at $ 3, 500 a month is not affordable. She added that we should be protecting our residents in rent stabilized buildings and creating the types of units we need, and that this state law provides a tool to do that.
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then come before the City Council for formal consideration. She indicated that Alternative 1 seems the best option.
City Attorney Langer read the changes to the Resolution into the record.
Add the following language to Section 1 of the Resolution " if the deed - restricted units would result in not more than 35% of the total units in the project being deed -restricted any other replacement units would be subject to rent stabilization requirements."
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution 22- 5564: " 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 Alternative 1; 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 Alternative 1. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved, noting the " no" vote of Mayor Meister.
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.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the item and requested the enforcement of off -leash rules in Plummer Park.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne indicated her preference for turf rather than wood chips at the dog park.
Councilmember D' Amico noted his support for turf.
Mayor Meister inquired about the cost difference between wood chips versus turf. She also indicated that she is in favor of turf. Facilities and Field Services Manager Helen Collins responded to this inquiry. Urban Design and Architecture Studio Manager Ric Abramson commented that if the City Council chooses turf then shade structures need to be installed as well.
Councilmember Erickson asked about the project timeline difference if the City Council chooses to move forward with turf rather than wood chips.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne moved to fast- track the pilot program, to utilize turf with the drainage system, as well as the addition of tree shading.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to fast track the project design of the dog park using turf; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 100, 000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund for the design of the pilot off -leash area; and 3) Direct staff to return with the award of the construction agreement and allocation of funds for the project. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, and approved.
The City Council recessed at 8: 37 p.m. and returned at 8: 47 p.m.
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 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.
Community & Legislative Affairs Manager Andi Lovano provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated October 17, 2022.
JONATHAN WILSON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in thanks for being granted the role as chair of the task force and reminded all of the sense of urgency in this work.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the
recommendations of the task force, particularly about SB 330.
Councilmember Erickson thanked staff for their work on the task force, the task force for their valuable recommendations, as well as thanks to the facilitator. He expressed a desire for the task force to become a permanent body.
Councilmember Horvath indicated she would like to see each recommendation made by the Social Justice Task Force assigned to individual department directors to become part of their work plan, based on purview, with regular status updates quarterly being brought to Council as a receive and file for accountability and transparency.
Councilmember D' Amico commented that the task force should be a permanent board.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne agreed with her colleagues' comments and recommended that the Social Justice Task Force become the Social Justice Advisory Board as a permanent body.
Mayor Meister thanked the Social Justice Task Force for their work and confirmed next steps would include the City Attorney' s office.
ACTIONS: 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) Direct staff to return in January with an item creating a Social Justice Advisory Board to meet on a quarterly basis with the first meeting to occur in March 2023 after the appointment process in February 2023. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilmember Horvath, and approved.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne will make her direct appointment to the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023 - TABLED; 2) Yawar Charlie appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 3) Kat Lockwood appointed 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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
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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.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
6. 13. 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 Section 2. 08. 040 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to codify the start time of City Council meetings.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Horvath expressed her support to Los Angeles Councilmember Mike Bonin' s son.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 9: 28 P. M. in memory of Phyllis Dikes, Betty Bailey, the victims of the Iranian regime, and Amparo Villa 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 7t" day of November, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: D' Amico, Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
DocuSigned by:
LAUREN MEISTER, MAYOR
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK