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“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” AB 361 has authorized public meetings to take place via teleconference because State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. The City Councilmembers, City staff, and members of the public will participate in Council Chambers located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90069 and/or via teleconference using the Zoom platform. The meeting may also be viewed on various platforms.
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Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
SPECIAL ITEM:
A. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL ELECTION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to adopt a Resolution declaring the results and accepting the official canvass and official statement of votes cast from the Los Angeles County Registrar--Recorder/County Clerk for the Consolidated Municipal Election held November 8, 2022.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Declare LAUREN MEISTER, CHELSEA BYERS, and JOHN HEILMAN elected as Members of the City Council to a full term of four years; and 2) Adopt Resolution No 22-________, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICIAL CANVASS AND OFFICIAL
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST FOR THE CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW”.
B. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
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C. LAUREN MEISTER, CHELSEA BYERS, AND JOHN HEILMAN WILL BE ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE:
The oath will be administered to the newly elected members of the City Council.
D. NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
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1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, December 19, 2022 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of December 5, 2022.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 919 (L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending December 9, 2022 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 919 and adopt Resolution No. 22-5574, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 919.”
2.D. AB 361 - ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF VIRTUAL
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS CITY BROWN ACT MEETINGS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will authorize the continued use of virtual teleconference meetings for the City’s Brown Act meetings as required under AB 361.
RECOMMENDATION: Allow for the continued use of virtual
teleconference meetings for the City’s Brown Act meetings under AB 361 by finding that a statewide state of emergency continues to exist, and local and state health officials continue to recommend measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including distancing, ventilation, and others depending on the space and activity.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1200 (2ND READING) “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)” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1200 adding section 19.20.260 to Title 19 (zoning) and making changes to Title 13 (building and construction), of the West Hollywood Municipal Code establishing design standards for gender neutral public toilet facilities in all new commercial developments and major commercial remodels and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 22- 1200, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 19.20.260
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(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.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-1201 (2ND READING) “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” AND RESOLUTION SPECIFYING BUSINESS
ELIGIBLE TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RELIEF [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES, J. ROCCO, T. COYNE, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-1201 amending portions of title 3, chapter 3.36 of 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 and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA and consider adoption of a resolution specifying the business eligible for business license tax relief.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 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”; and 2) Adopt Resolution 22-______ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, AUTHORIZING BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
WAIVERS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE DESIGN
DISTRICT STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.”
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Historic Preservation Commission, Rent Stabilization, Transportation Commission, LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.H. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2022 (L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended October 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the October 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
2.I. WEST HOLLYWOOD TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2023
ANNUAL REPORT [J. ROCCO, T. COYNE]:
SUBJECT: In accordance with the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, California Streets and Highways Code Section 36650, the West Hollywood Marketing Corporation (d.b.a. West Hollywood Travel & Tourism Board) has submitted the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District 2023 Annual Report for approval by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve the West Hollywood Tourism Improvement District 2023 Annual Report.
2.J. 2023 CALENDAR OF SPECIAL LIGHTING REQUESTS FOR CITY HALL AND SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD LANTERNS [Y. QUARKER,
A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a calendar of special lighting requests for City Hall and Santa Monica Boulevard lanterns for calendar year 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the proposed 2023 calendar of special lighting requests for City Hall and Santa Monica Boulevard lanterns.
2.K. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING AND SAFETY TREATMENTS [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND, W. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving traffic calming measures, as part of the City’s on-going Neighborhood Traffic Management process.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council approve speed lumps on the following streets: 1) 1100-1200 block of Poinsettia Drive; 2) 1100-1200 block of Poinsettia Place; and 3) 8850-8875 block of Cynthia Street.
2.L. INCREASE IN PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE CONTRACT WITH SERVITEK ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF INROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R.
GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the project contingency included in the contract with Servitek, Inc. for the installation of in-roadway warning lights.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize a $70,275.75 increase in the contingency amount in the construction agreement with Servitek Electric, Inc., for a new not to exceed contingency amount of $117,125.75 and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the agreement for services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreements.
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2.M. AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH WEATHERPROOFING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an increase to the amount for the City to use the cooperative purchasing agreement with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. to provide waterproofing and roofing services at citywide City facility locations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Purchase Orders for waterproofing and roofing services at City facilities to Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., pursuant to its Omnia Partners Cooperative Purchasing Agreement and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $300,000 for a new total not-toexceed amount of $500,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.N. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR POOL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the award of an Agreement to Aqua Source, Inc., for an initial three-year term to provide pool maintenance and repair services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with Aqua Source, Inc., to provide pool maintenance and repair services for an initial three-year term in the amount of $887,305 and include a 20% contingency for extra services and supplies in the amount of $177,461 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,054,766; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.O. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1241 VISTA STREET [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, A. CASTILLO, R. RATH]:
SUBJECT: The applicant is requesting approval of a Mills Act Contract to rehabilitate the property that is a designated Cultural Resource of the City of West Hollywood located at 1241 Vista Street.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Mills Act Contract between the City of West Hollywood and the owner of the property located at 1241 Vista Street; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.P. COMMEMORATION OF V-DAY 2023 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L.
FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider
commemorating the 25th Anniversary of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender and transgender), those who hold fluid identities, nonbinary people, girls and the planet.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to coordinate appropriate V-Day activities commemorating the 25th Anniversary of V-Day; 2) Direct the City Council Agenda
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Public Works Department to light the City’s lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard and City Hall in the colors pink and red o recognize V-Day from February 10 – 20, 2023; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the City’s commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of V-Day.
2.Q. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF “LADIES OF COURAGE” AS PART OF
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor “Ladies of Courage” organized by Eye Poet LLC on March 25-26, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at West Hollywood Park as part of Women’s History Month programming. Ladies of Courage is an interactive installation featuring artwork and performances, including projections on walls and buildings, music, spoken word, and dance.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of “Ladies of Courage” organized by Eye Poet LLC on March 25-26, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at West Hollywood Park; 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, Building & Safety Permit Fees, and provide parking validations for participants and attendees at the 5-story parking structure (estimated $16,140); 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 Eye Poet LLC; and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $5,000 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
2.R. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE WATER CONSERVATION
MEASURES TO ADDRESS DEWATERING IN CONSTRUCTION SITES
[L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate possible measures and partnerships the City can pursue to conserve or reuse groundwater that has been removed through dewatering in construction sites in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to evaluate measures and partnerships the City can pursue to conserve or reuse groundwater that has been removed through dewatering in construction sites, including review of efforts taken in other jurisdictions to address this issue; 2) Direct staff to reassess the feasibility of using recycled water for construction mitigation, inclusive of available water sources and potential environmental impacts; and 3) Direct staff to lead discussions with various stakeholders – including Beverly Hills Water, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, City Council Agenda
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and West Basin Municipal Water District – to discuss possible water conservation strategies and partnerships.
2.S. AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE MOBILITY 21 [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include conferences and events organized by Mobility 21, the Southern California Transportation Coalition.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the addition of Mobility 21 to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year; and 2) Update the name of the Local Government Commission to CivicWell on the list of pre-approved organizations.
2.T. REQUESTS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RELATED TO
VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [L. MEISTER,
Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to send a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting various actions to assist the City’s efforts in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations in West Hollywood, including unhoused community members.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to send a letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting various actions, as outlined in the staff report, to meet the needs of the vulnerable and unhoused population in the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, CA State Senator Ben Allen, CA Assemblymember Rick Zbur, the League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, City of Los Angeles Mayor-elect Karen Bass, and LAHSA, in addition to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
2.U. A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF FREEDOM
FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS AND THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS
AND CONSEQUENCES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
[S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution reaffirming the City’s support of freedom for political prisoners and the imposition of sanctions and consequences against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Protests regarding women’s equality began on September 16, 2022 and continue to occur throughout Iran in response to the death of Mahsa Amini.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_______ “A
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE CITY’S SUPPORT OF FREEDOM
FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS AND THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN;” and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to President Joseph City Council Agenda
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Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Adam Schiff, California Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Ben Allen, and State Assemblymember Rick Zbur.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. URGENCY ORDINANCE AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLES 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, AND 33 OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODES INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA STATE BUIDLING STANDARDS CODE [J. KEHO, B.
GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Ordinance amending Chapters 13.04 (Building Code), 13.08 (Electrical Code), 13.12 (Plumbing Code), and 13.16 (Mechanical Code), 13.20 (Residential Code), 13.24 (Green Building Standards Code), Chapter 13.26 (Existing Building Code), Chapter 13.44 (Historical Building Code) of Title 13, of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 22-1199U, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING
THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 30 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 31 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, 2022 EDITION; TITLE 33 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, EDITION 2022; ADD THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID
CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS 13.04, 13.08, 13.12, 13.16, 13.20 AND
13.24 OF TITLE 13 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF; 2) Introduce on first reading, Ordinance No. 22-1202, adopting by reference the building standards adopted by Urgency Ordinance No. 22-1199U; and 3) Direct staff to return with a Zone Text Amendment to coordinate electrical vehicle charging stations (EVCS) design standards in Title 19 (Zoning Ordinance) to comply with the 2023 Los Angeles County amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen).
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. WEHO PRIDE 2023 [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K.
MCCORMACK, D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will provide staff with direction related to the 2023 WeHo Pride event footprint and Friday night programming elements.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Provide staff with direction related to the 2023 event footprint and Friday night programming elements; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate up to $4,648,900 from the unallocated General Fund Reserves to account 100- 3-50-52-535013.
4.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESUMING TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS FOR THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY
BOARDS [D. WILSON, L. LANGER, J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will discuss resuming teleconference meetings for the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalization as well as, the positivity rate.
RECOMMENDATION: Return to teleconference meetings for the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards through the end of February, unless Los Angeles County returns to Medium Community Level for COVID-19.
4.C. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, W.
MOULDER, D. SMITH, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including year to date crime data from January to November 2022; progress of the Block by Block Security Ambassador Program; collaboration between social services outreach and law enforcement; and progress on training for the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and Block by Block Security Ambassadors.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities and provide additional direction regarding public safety priorities and resources.
4.D. RESPONSE TO NIGHTTIME SAFETY STUDY SESSION [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, D. RIVAS, C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: Receive a comprehensive response to questions raised during the Nighttime Safety Study Session held on August 22, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update responding to the questions raised during Nighttime Study Session held on August 22, 2022.
4.E. COMMUNITY SAFETY & WELL-BEING STRATEGY [D. WILSON, C.
SAFRIET, D. RIVAS, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the West Hollywood Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy and adopt the strategic priorities described City Council Agenda
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therein. The report outlines a set of eleven strategic priorities and respective strategic initiatives to support targeted solutions to community challenges, amplify what is already being done in the City, and enhance collaboration with various community stakeholders and partners to drive desired community safety and well-being outcomes.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the City’s Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1047 N. CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, IN THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. ROCCO, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution approving purchase of real property located at 1047 N. Crescent Heights Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 22-_________
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1047 N. CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, IN THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $1,500,000 plus all related closing costs from unallocated reserves in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to 216-4- 40-40-703059 for the purchase of real property located at 1047 N.
Crescent Heights Boulevard; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase of real property located at 1047 N. Crescent Heights Boulevard.
5.B. ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider electing the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
RECOMMENDATION: Call for nominations and election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to be installed on January 9, 2023.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
City Council Agenda
Monday, December 19, 2022
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its Reorganization meeting, which will be on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
January 9 Monday 6:00 PM Reorganization
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
January 23 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
February 6 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
February 21 Tuesday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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Date: December 14, 2022
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