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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6: 00 P. M. — REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Meister called the meeting to order at 6: 03 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Michael Aguilera- Gaudette led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember D' Amico, Councilmember Erickson, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, Administrative Services Director Jimenez, and Assistant City Clerk Morales.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Assistant City Clerk Morales indicated that Item 3. A. is being Continued to the December 19th City Council meeting. She also noted that staff is requesting that Item
4. A. be Tabled.
Councilmember Erickson requested that Item 5. A. be moved to the Consent Calendar.
He also requested that Item 5. B. be moved to the Consent Calendar and volunteered for the City Council Pride Subcommittee. These items are under the Consent Calendar as Items 2. 0. and 2. P., respectively.
Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne to approve the December 5, 2022 Agenda, as amended.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS: None.
PRESENTATIONS:
Councilmember D' Amico presented Robert Williams, the first participant in the bike giveaway program, with his bike.
Councilmember D' Amico presented his appointed officials with Certificates of Recognition for their service.
Supervisor Horvath present her appointed officials with Certificates of Recognition for their service.
The City Council presented a video highlighting Councilmembers D'Amico' s and Horvath' s accomplishments while serving on the City Council.
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Mayor Meister presented a Proclamation to Councilmember D'Amico honoring his service to the City of West Hollywood. The City commissioned a poem from City Poet Laureate Brian Sonia -Wallace as a parting gift to him.
Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne presented a Proclamation to Supervisor Horvath honoring her service as City Councilmember of the City of West Hollywood. Councilmember Erickson presented her with a West Hollywood street sign " Lindsey Horvath Lane".
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding in support of Item 2. N., congratulated Supervisor Horvath, and thanked Councilmember D'Amico for his service.
MIKE AGUILARA- GAUDETTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on behalf of Congressman Adam Schiff' s office and presented Councilmember D' Amico and Supervisor Horvath with a United States flag which was flown at the United States Capital.
ANTHONY DEUGENIO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding a public safety issue involving a Trans woman in the City.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the previous comments made by Mr. Deugenio. She expressed concern with public safety issue in her apartment building and requested that the City terminate its contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
NICHOLAS ROYBAL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding Supervisor Horvath and read a poem in her honor.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the recent election, congratulated Supervisor Horvath as well as, the newly elected Councilmembers.
DANNY HANG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 3. A. He also congratulated Supervisor Horvath and read several headlines from the LA Times reflecting the changes in the Board of Supervisors gender and color make- up.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Supervisor Lindsey Horvath spoke regarding her tenure with the City of West Hollywood, including as an appointed official, an appointed City Council, and her election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Councilmember D' Amico spoke regarding his tenure with the City of West Hollywood, including as an appointed official and as a City Councilmember for the City of West Hollywood. He thanked his husband, Keith Rand, as well as his City Council colleagues.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne spoke about her colleague Councilmember D' Amico and shared her experience serving with him. She spoke about Supervisor Horvath, their longtime friendship, and their tenure as colleagues on the City Council. She requested that Director of Community Safety Danny Rivas report back on the public comments by both Mr. Deugenio and Ms. Jump Vicente. She reported her attendance at the West Hollywood Day breakfast and the Victory Fund International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, DC. She congratulated Councilmember- elect Chelsea Byers and Councilmember- elect John Heilman. She provided the reasons that Item
4. A. was Tabled. She requested an update on the Business Task Force item that was approved by the City Council in December 2020. She mentioned the upcoming Human Rights Speaker Series Roots of Peace. She thanked her colleagues for supporting Item
2. N. She concluded her comments by providing an update on the revolution in Iran.
Councilmember Erickson reported his attendance at West Hollywood Day. He congratulated Public Facilities Commissioner Andrew Solomon on the birth of his daughter, Silver James Solomon. He also reported his attendance at the reception at the Victory Fund International LGBTQ Leaders Conference in Washington, DC as well as, the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting, the movie screening of Project Black Bird, and the swearing in of newly elected Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna. He congratulated Supervisor Horvath and spoke of their longtime friendship, both personally and as a City Council colleague.
Mayor Meister spoke about Councilmember D' Amico' s tenure as a Planning Commissioner and City Councilmember. She spoke about Supervisor Horvath and the accomplishments that they made together. She congratulated Councilmembers- elect Byers and Heilman. She reported her attendance at West Hollywood Day, the annual Paul Andrew Stark Warrior Awards, the Neighborhood Conversations: Let' s Talk about an Artist Residency Program meeting, the movie screening of Project Black Bird, and the Mickey' s Red Dress Party. She concluded her comments by sharing information on various upcoming City events.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson responded to Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne' s inquiry regarding the Business Task Force that was previously approved by the City Council noting that an Economic Study Request for Proposals ( RFP) will be issued by the end of next week.
The consultant that is hired to do that work will also develop the Business Task Force.
He shared that Director of Community Safety Danny Rivas spoke with both public commenters regarding Block by Block and the Los Angeles County Sheriff' s Department. He mentioned the kick- off of the Holiday Community Safety plan, which will include additional patrols of the City. He mentioned that COVID- 19 cases are rising and that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has moved the County into the medium transmission level. He further mentioned that staff will continue monitoring the COVID- 19 positivity rate and may have an Item on the December 19th City Council agenda to discuss virtual and in- person meetings. He provided an update on the November 8th General Municipal Election and congratulated the winners. He commented that the new Councilmembers will be sworn -in at the December 19th City DocuSign Envelope ID: 351B42F2- 7956- 4261- A085- 5FB15D6DF9DE City Council Minutes
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Council meeting. Finally, he offered his thanks to Councilmember D' Amico and congratulated Supervisor Horvath.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
Assistant City Clerk Morales stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the addition of Items 5. A. and 5. 13. is $ 238, 521 in expenditures, $ 256, 079 in revenues, and ($ 1, 674) in waived fees.
Assistant City Clerk Morales read the title of the ordinance in Item 2. M. into the record for the First Reading.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. A., B., C., D., E., F., G., H., I., J., K., L., M., N., O., P. Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Meister, and approved.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, December 5, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, November 30, 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 November 7, 2022. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 918 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending November 25, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register NO. 918 and adopt Resolution No. 22- 5572, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS
PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 918." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 11). AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS FOR SOME CITY BROWN ACT
MEETINGS [ M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, 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.
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ACTION: Allow for the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for some of the City' s Brown Act meetings ( including the Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian -Speaking 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.
2. E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1196 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AT 8901
SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA" [ M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1196 approving a development agreement with MM 2021 Trust in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard at 8901 Sunset Boulevard in accordance with Section 3.A. 1 of the Sunset Boulevard Off -Site Signage Policy and determine under CEQA that the project has been evaluated for environmental impacts in the Sunset Strip Off -Site Signage Policy Negative Declaration.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1196, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF- SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AT 8901 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA".
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1197 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AT 8901 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA" [ M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1197 approving a
zoning map amendment in
conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard at 8901 Sunset Boulevard in accordance with WHMC Chapter 19. 78, and determine under CEQA that the project has been evaluated for environmental impacts in the Sunset Strip Off -Site Signage Policy Negative Declaration.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1197, " AN
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HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN
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AT 8901 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA".
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22- 1198 ( 2ND READING) " AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF
TITLE 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE" [ M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1198 amending portions of Title 2, Article 15, of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to comply with the regulations implementing SB 1383 ( Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) and other miscellaneous additional Agreement changes including extending the term of the agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services, and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
ACTION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22- 1198, " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. H. CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 9 LOT STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS [ J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, G. YOLLES, J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive an update on site plan and threedimensional options developed for typical parcels that are eligible to subdivide their property in RIA and RIC zoning districts in accordance with provisions of California Senate Bill 9 (" SB9'), " The California H.O. M.E. Act".
ACTION: Receive and file the SB9 Lot Studies and Development Options Handout. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 1. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR WALLSPACE LLC [ J.
LEONARD, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services for the artwork exhibitions UR OK and ONE LOVE, presented by Wallspace LLC, to increase the not -to -exceed amount and extend the terms of the agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for services with Wallspace LLC to increase the amount by $ 10, 000 for a total not to exceed amount of $ 83, 500 and extend the term 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. J. AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL [ S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with Michael Baker International for on- call temporary engineering staff services to increase the not -to -exceed value.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 11 to the agreement for services with Michael Baker International to increase the amount of the agreement by $ 100, 000, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $826, 350. 83 and extend the agreement to June 30, 2025; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. K. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1127- 1137 HORN AVENUE ( SUNSET
PATIOS) [ J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, A. CASTILLO, R. RATH]:
SUBJECT: The applicant is requesting approval of a Mills Act Contract to rehabilitate the property known as the Sunset Patios, a designated Cultural Resource of the City of West Hollywood located at 1127- 1137 Horn Avenue. This item is exempt from CEQA Guidelines Section 1533.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Mills Act Contract between the City of West Hollywood and the owner of the property located at 1127- 1137 Horn Avenue; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. L. CO- SPONSORSHIP OF " VIBEZ: A SOBER NEW YEAR
CELEBRATION" [ Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor VIBEZ: A Sober New Year Celebration" organized by the Phoenix and members of the sober community on December 31, 2022 from 9 p.m. to 1 a. m. in Plummer Park' s Fiesta Hall.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve co- sponsorship of " VIBEZ: A Sober New Year Celebration" organized by the Phoenix on December 31, 2022 from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. in Plummer Park' s Fiesta Hall; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 3) Waive any Facility Use Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, and the 3 -hour parking limit at the Plummer Park parking lot for event participants ( estimated $ 1, 674); 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event such as the City' s website and social media tools; 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co - Sponsorship Agreement between the City and the Phoenix; and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate 6, 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 and Block by Block Security Ambassadors. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. M. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY
DESIGN DISTRICT STREETSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND
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PORTIONS OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3. 36 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RELIEF [ J.
ROCCO, T. COYNE, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an amendment to the West Hollywood Municipal Code to authorize business license tax relief as a mitigation measure to reduce impacts to businesses related to the construction of the Design District Streetscape Improvements, as directed by City Council on November 21, 2022. This item is not subject to CEQA.
ACTION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- 1201 " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3. 36 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RELIEF
FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE DESIGN DISTRICT
STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. N. ESTABLISH AN HONORARY PET MAYOR FOR THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [ S. SITYNE, L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider establishing an honorary Pet Mayor for the City of West Hollywood, who may attend or participate in City events as appropriate.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the creation of an honorary Pet Mayor program as outlined in the staff report; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the newly appointed City of West Hollywood Pet Mayor including, but not limited to, the City' s website and social media tools. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. 0.( 5.A.) AMENDMENT # 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DOCUSIGN [ L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with DocuSign electronic signature platform to increase the number of signatureslenvelopes and user licenses and increase the not - to -exceed amount of the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment # 2 to the agreement for services with DocuSign to increase the number of signatures/ envelopes and user licenses and increase the amount of the agreement by $ 107, 520. 77 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 161, 151. 88; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $ 63, 000. 45 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund to account number 100- 1- 03- 38- 522006 for additional signatures\ envelopes and user licenses; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Lease Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2. P. ( 5. B.) APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD PRIDE SUBCOMMITTEE [ M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will make appointments to the West Hollywood Pride Subcommittee.
ACTION: Appoint Councilmember Erickson to the West Hollywood Pride Subcommittee. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
The City Council took a recess at 7: 59 p.m. The City Council meeting resumed at 8: 03 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3. A. URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING FOR REGULAR
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE 2023 TRIENNIAL CODE ADOPTION
J. KEHO, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT. The proposed Urgency and Regular Ordinance would adopt the California Building Code ( 2022); California Electrical Code ( 2022); California Plumbing Code ( 2022); California Mechanical Code ( 2022); California Residential Code ( 2022); California Green Building Standards Code ( 2022); California Existing Building Code ( 2022); incorporating the Los Angeles County amendments to said codes; add the Historical Building Code ( 2022); and amend Titles 13 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
ACTION: The Public Hearing was Continued to December 19, 2022.
3. 13. MULTI -STALL GENDER NEUTRAL RESTROOM FACILITIES [ J. KEHO, B. GALAN, F. CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Zone Text Amendment, adding Section 19.20.260 ( Gender Neutral Public Toilet Facilities) to Chapter 19.20 ( General Property Development and Use Standards) of Title 19 ( Zoning Ordinance) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and making additional, related changes to Title 13 ( Buildings and Construction) and Title 19 ( Zoning Ordinance) establishing design standards for gender neutral public toilet facilities in all new commercial developments and major commercial remodels. The proposed Zone Text Amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (" CEQA') pursuant to Section 15061( b)( 3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which provides that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Assistant City Clerk Morales reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Building and Safety Manager Ben Galan provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated December 5, 2022.
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Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne inquired about major remodels and if this ordinance would be applicable to those projects. Mr. Galan responded.
She also inquired about major bathroom renovations in new commercial leases noting that this was previous direction from the City Council.
Director of Planning and Development Services John Keho commented that the proposed ordinance does not include these types of renovations.
She inquired about the additional direction that staff is requesting regarding multi -stall gender -neutral restrooms in public parks and City - owned buildings. Planning Manager Francisco Contreras responded to this inquiry.
Councilmember D' Amico commented that the ordinance could direct that every interior renovation of a bathroom in a commercial space must comply with this ordinance. Mr. Contreras responded.
City Attorney Langer commented that State law requires significant changes to an ordinance related to land use must return to the Planning Commission for consideration and input prior to returning to the City Council.
Mayor Meister mentioned that there were comments about public safety.
Mr. Galan responded.
Councilmember Erickson inquired if there are any reports of assaults in the City' s current gender -neutral bathrooms. Mr. Keho responded that he is not aware of any.
Mayor Meister opened the public hearing, and the following speakers came forward.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about small
children using gender neutral bathrooms. She also expressed disappointment that government buildings don' t have gender neutral bathrooms.
Mayor Meister closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Erickson expressed his support for the item Councilmember D' Amico clarified that the Planning Commission will consider the following as part of the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, any commercial interior renovation that requires a restroom upgrade shall require a multi -stall gender neutral restroom( s)".
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facilities is part of the motion. Councilmember D' Amico confirmed that it did.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 22- 1200: " AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19. 20. 260 ( GENDER NEUTRAL PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES) TO CHAPTER 19. 20
GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS) OF
TITLE 19 ( ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING ADDITIONAL, RELATED CHANGES
TO TITLE 13 ( BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 19
ZONING ORDINANCE);" 2) Adopt Resolution No. 22- 5573: " A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING DESIGN STANDARDS
FOR PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES IN NEW AND RENOVATED
ESTABLISHMENTS, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 118507;" 3) Direct staff responsible for developing or redeveloping public facilities to explore specific restroom design standards that maximize safety for users and perform community outreach to gather feedback from community stakeholders; and 4) Take the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission for their review of including the following language: " any commercial interior renovation that requires a restroom upgrade shall require a multi -stall gender neutral restroom( s)".
Motion by Councilmember D' Amico, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and approved.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. NEW BUSINESS OPENINGS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [ J. ROCCO, T.
COYNE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on new business openings in West Hollywood over the last two years ( 2021- 2022), as well as up -coming business openings.
ACTION: This Item was Tabled.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. AMENDMENT # 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
DOCUSIGN [ L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with DocuSign electronic signature platform to increase the number of signatureslenvelopes and user licenses and increase the not - to -exceed amount of the Agreement.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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5. 13. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD PRIDE SUBCOMMITTEE [ M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will make appointments to the West Hollywood Pride Subcommittee.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke about various issues that she is experiencing in her rental unit.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8: 36 p. m. to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 6: 00 P. M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 19t" day of December, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: Byers, Erickson, Heilman, Mayor Pro Tempore Shyne, and Mayor Meister.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
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