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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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: 01 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Shannon Morton 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, 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:
Staff requested that Item 2. N. be Tabled to the November 21, 2022 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Items 4. A. and 5. 13. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 2. Y. and 2. Z., respectively.
Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Mayor Meister to approve the November 7, 2022 Agenda as amended.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Mayor Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Leslie Jordan and Ljilyana Mijujlic.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dawn Williams and Becky Lincoln.
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Councilmember Horvath requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of the Honorable Rosalind Wyman and the Mass Shooting Victims of Raleigh, North Carolina:
Gabriel Torres, 29; James Thompson, 16; Mary Marshall, 34; Nicole Connors, 52; and Susan Karnatz, 49.
Councilmember D'Amico also requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Leslie Jordan.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne presented a Proclamation to Pastors Josh Johnson and Michael Popham of InVision LA.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
MISS TIGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke to honor Leslie Jordan, her nomination of Leslie Jordan for the Rainbow Key Award last year, and in opposition to Item 4.A.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Items 2. U., 2.W., and 2. X.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke of his memories of Leslie Jordan and to encourage everyone to vote tomorrow.
WEST SEEGMILLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the event that Free WeHo Coalition is hosting on Friday, December 9th at Plummer Park - Fiesta Hall entitled, WeHo Uncensored".
CHRIS BALDWIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the contract on the agenda this evening for the Women' s Freedom Festival. She also commented on including the LGBTQ+ Commission with the review and approval of the affinity groups for Pride 2023.
VIRGINIA FOUT, ON BEHALF OF THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION, spoke to thank the City for the approval of Item 2. M.
SUSAN MARKHEIM, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about noise emanating from the One Hotel and Ziggy Hotel.
JOYCE HEFTEL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the noise affecting the Fountain View Condominiums from the One Hotel and Ziggy Hotel.
LYNN RUSSELL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the letter that she sent to Jennifer Newsom regarding Councilmember Horvath' s campaign for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson requested that staff reach out to Susan Markheim and Joyce Heftel regarding their concerns about the noise emanating from the hotels adjacent to their condominiums. He mentioned issues along Harrat Street and requested that staff meet with the neighborhood group to address them. He reported his attendance at the Community Forum on Prop 1. He spoke at an event at Cal State Northridge on the history of West Hollywood. He attended the Public Transportation Service Corporation meeting, volunteered at Project Angel Food, the Community Safety and Well Being meetings, the Contract Cities Executive Board meeting, the SCAG Energy and Environmental Committee, the SCAG Regional Committee, the Trans Visibility March Torch Awards/Rally/March, and the TransVagina Diaries. He requested an additional adjournment in memory of Aaron Carter. He requested that staff place an item on the agenda to posthumously award a Rainbow Key Award. He shared that he will host another " Saturdays with John" at Plummer park on Saturday, November 12 at 10: 00 a. m. He wished good luck to the candidates on the November 8th ballot. Lastly, he spoke about civility in politics and encouraged everyone to vote.
Councilmember D' Amico commented on Item 5. 13. and thanked his colleagues for their work on affordable housing in the City. He expressed his excitement about West Hollywood Pride, noting that he was honored to serve on the City Council Pride Subcommittee since he was elected to the City Council. He shared his experience walking the City on Halloween. He requested that City staff bring forward an item to the next City Council meeting to discuss the impacts to businesses along Melrose due to the Streetscape Project. He agreed with Councilmember Erickson' s comments on elections and their purpose.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne reported her attendance at the Laurel House Subcommittee meeting, the Community Forum on Prop 1, the Disabilities Service Awards, the Extreme Collection Ribbon Cutting, the Arts dedication event for the Parallel Perpendicular, as well as the National Trans Visibility March/Awards/ Torch lighting. She thanked her colleagues for supporting Item 2. U. She reiterated the direction on the affinity groups and the inclusion of the LGBTQ+ Commission in the planning of West Hollywood Pride 2023. She also commented that JJLA' s sponsors should not use the term " Official" in their programming. She provided an update on the protests in Iran. She concluded her comments by reading a letter that was submitted to President Biden from Iranian women in government.
Councilmember Horvath spoke about the upcoming Veteran' s Day Event and apologized that she won' t be able to attend. She reported her attendance at the Prop 1 Town Hall, the Trans Visibility March and Awards, and the TransVagina diaries. She joined Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne in Beverly Hills protesting Iran. She also attended the SCAG Transportation Committee, the Contract Cities Board Meeting, the retirement celebration for Los Angeles County Fire Chief Osby, and the National League of Cities Forum on the CVS Prescription Drug Program. She requested that staff bring an item t a future City Council meeting regarding noise complaints at the hotel locations DocuSign Envelope ID: 55E2A5D3- 2E46- 4751- AB73- 9C00456AE5E0 City Council Minutes
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mentioned during Public Comment and how staff is addressing them. Finally, she wished all of the candidates on the November 8th ballot good luck.
Mayor Meister reported her attendance at the Laurel House Subcommittee meeting, the Great Shakeout, the EI Pollo Loco Ribbon Cutting, the Great White Cafe on Melrose Ribbon Cutting, the 25th Anniversary of Melrose Trading Post, the Disability Service Awards, the Kids Fair, the dedication for Parallel Perpendicular, the CERT graduation, the West Hollywood Elementary School Halloween parade, the LA Regional Mayors Roundtable on Infrastructure, the SCAG CEHD meeting, the Sanitation District Personnel Committee meeting, and the National Trans Visibility Torch Awards. She mentioned Item 2. M. and requested that City staff try to keep the West Hollywood Dog Park open during large scale events. She mentioned several upcoming events in the City. She requested that UDAS staff as well as a sound expert visit the hotels mentioned during Public Comment and provide recommendations to mitigate noise.
She requested that at a future City Council Finance and Budget Subcommittee meeting that staff provide a cost analysis on a reduced Halloween event as well as have the Arts Division look at spooky art along Santa Monica Boulevard to add to the Halloween ambiance. Lastly, she wished everyone good luck on Election Day.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson requested that City Clerk Crowder provide information on voting locations and Vote by Mail drop box locations for the public. City Clerk Crowder provided the location of the three ( 3) Vote Centers in West Hollywood. She also provided the locations of the three ( 3) Vote by Mail drop boxes in the City, as well as encouraged members of the public to contact the City Clerk' s Office if they have any questions on Election Day.
City Manager Wilson responded to Council inquiries. He shared that the City has reopened the pools at the ARC; however, he noted upcoming closures at the facility due to holidays. He congratulated the 22 community members who completed CERT training. He further shared that in October, 153 employees completed the bystander training and in total nearly 2, 100 employees have completed the training. He mentioned that November is Transgender Awareness Month and provided information on the events the City is hosting in honor of it.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 2. N. and the addition of Items 4. A. and 5. B. is $ 1, 063, 946 in expenditures, $ 46, 916 in revenues, and ($ 29, 158) in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,B., C., D., E., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., O., P., Q., R., S., T., U., V.,W.,X.,Y., Z. Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved, noting Councilmember Erickson' s recusal on Item 2. L.
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2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, November 7, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, November 2, 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 17, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 916 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending October 28, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register NO. 916 and adopt Resolution No. 22- 5565, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 916." 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 social distancing, ventilation, and others depending on the space and activity. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1194 ( 2ND READING): " 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" [ M. CROWDER]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1194 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.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1194, 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.
2. F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1195 ( 2ND READING): " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF
TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2. 08 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE" [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1195 amending portions of Title 2, Article 1, Section
2. 08 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code adding Juneteenth as a City holiday.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt 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". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [ M.
CROWDER, A. POBLADOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission, LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, Russian -Speaking Advisory Board, and the Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting.
ACTION: Receive and File. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. H. FINAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR THE 2021- 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE [ Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a legislative update on the status of legislation for which the City took an official position. In addition, the City Council will receive an update on the City's advocacy effort and the most relevant initiatives and actions taken by the Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. 1. UPDATE ON THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC AND THE CITY' S
PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY [ D. WILSON, L. LANGER, J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, C.
SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the COVID- 19 pandemic and the City's proclaimed local emergency.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. J. CICLAVIA 2022 POST EVENT REPORT [ Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M.
REATH, J. HEREDIA, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a post event report regarding the CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods open streets event that was co -hosted by the City of West Hollywood on August 21, 2022. The City Council will also consider directing staff to work with event organizers related to future events.
ACTIONS: 1) Receive and file post event report; and 2) Direct staff to work with CicLAvia event organizers to co -host a future event in the City, including applying for open streets program funding through Metro during its next funding cycle. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. K. NOTIFICATION OF ADVISORY BOARD ABSENCES [ M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive notification that six ( 6) Advisory Boardmembers have exceeded the number of allowed absences in a twelve- month period.
ACTIONS: 1) Councilmember D' Amico to receive notification that Mallery Robinson has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Transgender Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; 2) Councilmember Erickson to receive notification that Danny Gomez has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Disabilities Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; 3) Councilmember Erickson to receive notification that Deshon Gray has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Transgender Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; 4) City Council to receive notification that Ekatarina Kutepova has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Russian - Speaking Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; 5) City Council to receive notification that Andy Ruiz has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Transgender Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat; and 6) City Council to receive notification that Sajji Lazarus has exceeded the number of allowed absences for the Women' s Advisory Board and determine not to vacate the seat. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. L. CORRECTION OF PROCESSING ERROR FOR 2022- 23 SOCIAL
SERVICES PROGRAMMING RECOMMENDATION FOR PLANNED
PARENTHOOD LOS ANGELES [ C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D.
MURRAY]:
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SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider correcting a processing error by rescinding the agreement for $ 89,446 for the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles contract and then re -approving the contract with a statement of disclosure and recusal from the Councilmember employed by the contractor.
ACTIONS: 1) Rescind the agreement approval of $ 89, 446 for the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles contract, approved on September 19, 2022; and 2) Approve $ 89,446 in funding for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, with a statement of disclosure and recusal from the Councilmember employed by the contractor. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the recusal of Councilmember Erickson.
2. M. APPROVAL OF A THREE- YEAR CO- SPONSORSHIP FOR THE
ANNUAL ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION OSCAR VIEWING PARTY
AND CHARITY FUNDRAISER [ Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, B.
SMITH]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider the request to co-sponsor the Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and Charity Fundraiser from 2023 through 2025, including a request to authorize the City Manager to negotiate annual agreements with Elton John AIDS Foundation.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a three- year co- sponsorship of the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and Charity Fundraiser event, to be held annually in West Hollywood Park. The 2023 date is Sunday, March 12, 2023. The 2024 and 2025 dates have not yet been determined; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the annual Co- sponsorship agreements, including an annual Permit to Use City Property Agreement ( similar in form to Attachment A) that defines facility uses, street closures and the terms of the relationship between the City and Elton John AIDS Foundation for years 2023, 2024 and 2025; 3) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, Film Permit Fees, Intermittent Traffic Control Fees, Park Facility Use and Rental Permit Fees, Parking Meter Fees, Post Event Inspection Fees, Sidewalk Closure Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Street Closure Fees, Temporary Lane Closure Fees, and Temporary Valet Fees for years 2023, 2024 and 2025 events, as outlined in the Fiscal Impact section of this staff report; 4) Approve the exclusive use of the northern West Hollywood Park areas and basketball courts from Wednesday, March 1, 2023, through Thursday, March 16, 2023; 5) Approve the street closure of San Vicente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue for event arrivals and departures from 2: 00 p. m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, through 6: 00 a. m. on Monday, March 13, 2023; 6) Approve the exclusive us of the Community Meeting Room from Friday, March 10, 2023, through Monday, March 13, 2023; 7) Approve the exclusive use of the Five Story Parking Structure from 5: 00 a. m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, until 5: 00 a. m. on Monday, March 13, 2023; 8) Approve a reduced parking rate of $ 6 per vehicle per day in the DocuSign Envelope ID: 55E2A5D3- 2E46- 4751- AB73- 9C00456AE5E0 City Council Minutes
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Five Story Parking Structure for production staff and crew parking from 5: 00 a. m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, through Thursday, March 16, 2023; and 9) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate additional requests with Elton John AIDS Foundation, including minor changes in the fee waivers outlined in this staff report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. N. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP NO. 82762 FOR THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 916 WESTBOURNE DR. [ S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approval of Final Map No. 82762, an 8 -unit condominium subdivision, located at 916 Westbourne Dr.
ACTIONS: This Item was Tabled to November 21, 2022.
2. 0. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2201, CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM— PHASE XI CDBG PROJECT NO. 602304- 21 ( S.
CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. SOLOGUB]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2201, Concrete Repair Program— Phase Xl, CDBG Project No. 602304- 21 by CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
ACTIONS: Accept the work and authorize the following: a. File the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk with the Los Angeles Recorder' s Office, b.
Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35 day lien period, c. Release of the Performance Bond on the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, d. Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. P. PROJECT BLACKBIRD — A MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT.- The West Hollywood City Council will consider supporting a recommendation from the Women' s Advisory Board to host Project Blackbird, a film and discussion event focused on mental health awareness.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve support for Project Blackbird, a mental health awareness event to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the City Council Chambers; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on digital collateral materials; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to raise awareness about the event and the City' s mental health resources; and 4) Waive parking at the 5 -story parking structure for the event ( estimated $ 600). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. Q. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 2022 [ Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C.
JUBREY]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approval of programming for Veterans Day 2022 in West Hollywood.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the City of West Hollywood' s sponsorship of Veterans Day 2022 and authorize the use of the City' s name and logo on printed materials advertising the event; 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City' s website and social media tools; and 3) Authorize the temporary street closure of Holloway Drive at Santa Monica Boulevard from 8: 00 a. m. to 1: 00 p. m. on Friday, November 11, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. R. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE LA: LOS ANGELES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT SAFETY, REPAIR, JOB TRAINING MEASURE [ Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of Measure LA, a countywide ballot measure seeking voter approval to sell bonds for repairs of community college buildings and infrastructure that will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution 22- 5566 " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF
MEASURE LA, LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
SAFETY, REPAIR, JOB TRAINING MEASURE". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. S. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE AIDS
MONUMENT COMMEMORATION EVENT [ Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO,
T. RODZINEK]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approving the co- sponsorship of the Foundation for the AIDS Monument ( FAM) Commemoration Event for World AIDS Day.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of the Foundation for the AIDS Monument ( FAM) Commemoration Event in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, 2022; 2) Authorize use of the City name and logo on promotional and collateral materials; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the co- sponsorship agreement; 4) Waive parking fees at the 5 -story parking lot for attendees of the event ( estimated $ 840 in waived fees); 5) Authorize the use of West Hollywood Park and waive fees associated with the Special Event Permit, encroachment permit, and any other ancillary permits that may be required for the event ( estimated $ 140 in waived fees); and 6) Authorize the use of the city equipment and set up logistics ( estimated $ 70 in waived fees). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. T. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF YES I AM - THE RIC WEILAND STORY — SCREENING [ J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider co -sponsoring Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story - Screening, a World AIDS Day fundraiser benefiting amfAR on December 1, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve co- sponsorship of Yes I Am - The Ric Weiland Story - Screening, a World AIDS Day fundraiser benefiting amfAR on December 1, 2022; 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. U. SPONSORSHIP OF A DISCUSSION WITH ROOTS / SHORASHIM I JUDUR AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [ S.
SITYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider sponsoring a discussion with Roots/Shorashim/ Judur, an Israeli -Palestinian grassroots initiative for understanding, nonviolence and transformation based in Judea & Samaria/ the West Bank. This discussion will occur as part of the City's Human Rights Speakers Series.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a Human Rights Speakers Series discussion with Roots/ Shorashim/ Judur; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other materials; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City' s website, a press release, and social media tools; 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the event; 5) Approve the use of City funds for a speaker fee ($ 3, 500) and related speaker expenses not to exceed $ 1, 500); and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $ 5, 500 from Fiscal Year 2022- 23 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100- 1- 01- 00- 531001 for costs associated with a speaker fee and speaker expenses and technical support. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. V. ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS FOR THE RUSSIAN - SPEAKING ADVISORY BOARD
PURSUANT TO AB 361 [ J. D' AMICO, L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider authorizing the continued use of virtual teleconference for the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board pursuant to AB 361, as requested by the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board.
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ACTION: Allow for the continued use of virtual teleconference for the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board pursuant to AB 361, as requested by the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.W. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS' " LA VS HATE UNITED
AGAINST HATE WEEK" [ L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations' " LA vs Hate United Against Hate Week'; November 13- 19, 2022.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5567, " A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LA VS. HATE UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK;" and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to California Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, and State Assemblymember Richard Bloom, LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.X. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF H. R. 2584 THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 2021 [ L. HORVATH, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution supporting H.R. 2584 ( Johnson, D -GA -4), the Judiciary Act of 2021, a bill that would expand the Supreme Court by adding four seats.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5568, " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT
OF H. R. 2584 ( JOHNSON, D -GA -4), THE JUDICIARY ACT OF 2021;" and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to President Joseph R. Biden, U. S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, and U. S. Representatives Adam Schiff and Henry Johnson. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. ( 4.A.) WEHO PRIDE 2023 [ Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K.
MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a multi-year agreement with JJLA, Inc. ( JJLA) for WeHo Pride production services for three years, to include WeHo Pride 2023, 2024 and 2025. The City Council will also consider approving a co- sponsorship agreement with the L -Project to produce Women' s Freedom Festival as a part of WeHo Pride for three years, to include events in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a WeHo Pride 2023 program that includes Women' s Freedom Festival, a Community Street Fair, OUTLOUD: Raising Voices, and a WeHo Pride Parade; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a multi- year Agreement for Services with JJLA for WeHo Pride production services for events in 2023, 2024, and 2025, that is substantially similar in form to the draft agreement included as Attachment A of this report, for an amount not to exceed $ 1, 500, 000 for DocuSign Envelope ID: 55E2A5D3- 2E46- 4751- AB73- 9C00456AE5E0 City Council Minutes
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WeHo Pride 2023; 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders to the agreement with JJLA in an amount not to exceed 15%; 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to continue to negotiate the details of the agreement, including JJLA' s Scope of Work, as they pertain to production services for WeHo Pride 2023; 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to receive sponsorship funds and make related budget adjustments for the receipt of any sponsorship funds related to the WeHo Pride Community Street Fair and/ or parade; 6) Direct staff to facilitate an application process for LGBTQ+ affiliated community groups and organizations to receive funding to produce independent events under the larger WeHo Pride brand in 2023 and authorize the allocation of up to $ 150, 000 for this program; 7) Direct staff to explore the feasibility of closing Santa Monica Blvd. during WeHo Pride 2023 for the free Community Street Fair and other programming elements; 8) Direct staff to explore the feasibility of a free Friday night concert, which would take place on Friday, June 2, 2023; 9) Approve a three year Co - Sponsorship with the L -Project to produce Women' s Freedom Festival as part of WeHo Pride programming in 2023, 2024, and 2025 and authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute the agreement for an amount up to $ 75, 000, for the 2023 event, that is substantially similar in form to the 2022 agreement included as Attachment B of this report; and 10) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 961, 000 from the unallocated General Fund Reserves to account 100- 3- 50- 52- 535013. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
22. ( 5.B.) MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES [ L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider directing staff to amend the Zoning Code to create a maximum unit size in residential and commercial zones. This would be in addition to the average unit size requirements that currently exist in residential zones.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a Zone Text Amendment to develop a maximum unit size in commercial and residential zones; and 2) Present the proposed amendment at a public hearing of the Planning Commission for review prior to returning to City Council for final consideration.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. WEHO PRIDE 2023 [ Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K.
MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider approving a multi-year agreement with JJLA, Inc. ( JJLA) for WeHo Pride production services for three years, to include WeHo Pride 2023, 2024 and 2025. The City DocuSign Envelope ID: 55E2A5D3- 2E46- 4751- AB73- 9C00456AE5E0 City Council Minutes
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Council will also consider approving a co-sponsorship agreement with the L -Project to produce Women' s Freedom Festival as a part of WeHo Pride for three years, to include events in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
4. 13. APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION,
DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD, 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 Transportation Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, and the Women's Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: 1) Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne appointed SASHA RAZOR to the Russian -Speaking Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023; 2) TABLED - Call for nominations for an at -large appointment to the Transportation Commission for a term ending February 28, 2023; 3) TABLED - Call for nominations for an at -large appointment to the Disabilities Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023; and 4) The City Council appointed OLIVIA LANE to the Women' s Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2023.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [ J. LEONARD, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, O. DELGADO, J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, J. KEHO, B.
CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT. Staff will provide an update on major capital improvement projects related to city -owned properties and public parks ( exclusive of public right-of-way streetscape and transportation -related projects), including current status of the projects, timelines, and staffing needs.
Property Development Manager Brian League provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated November 7, 2022.
Councilmember D' Amico commented on the report.
Mayor Meister requested a timeline on the Crescent Heights project. Mr.
League responded.
Councilmember Erickson suggested an Olympics - related capital projects timeline and schedule.
ACTION: Receive and file.
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5. 13. MAXIMUM UNIT SIZE IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT.- The City Council will consider directing staff to amend the Zoning Code to create a maximum unit size in residential and commercial zones. This would be in addition to the average unit size requirements that currently exist in residential zones.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
5. C. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER AS DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE [ J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider appointing Councilmembers to the Clean Power Alliance.
ACTIONS: 1) Councilmember Erickson appointed as Director to the Clean Power Alliance; and 2) Confirm the appointment of Francisco Contreras, Long Range Planning Manager, as the 2nd Alternate Director to the Clean Power Alliance. Motion by Councilmember Horvath, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, and approved.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MISS TIGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about the LGBTQ+ Commission' s role in West Hollywood Pride 2023, as well as the purview of the Commission.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne requested that Economic Development Department staff bring an item at the next City Council meeting detailing the number of businesses that have filed to open since 2020 and those businesses that plan to open in the upcoming year.
Councilmember Erickson mentioned that a dog was stolen from a West Hollywood yard and provided the contact information for the dog' s owner.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8: 00 p. m. in memory of Leslie Jordan, Ljilyana Mijujlic, Dawn Williams, Becky Lincoln, Rosalind Wyman, Gabriel Torres, James Thompson, Mary Marshall, Nicole Connors, Susan Karnatz, and Aaron Carter to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, November 21, 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 21St day of November, 2022 by the following vote:
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NOES: Councilmember:
ABSENT: Councilmember:
ABSTAIN: Councilmember:
ATTEST:
D' Amico, Erickson, Horvath, Mayor Pro
Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
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