CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. 54956.9(d)(1)
1. Casa Greene, Inc. et al, v. The State of California, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34976
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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, FEBRUARY 6, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time is set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
GARE Update
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, February 6, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of January 23, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 922 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending January 27, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 922 and adopt Resolution No. 23-010, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 922.”
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.
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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. 23-02 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
VARIOUS PROVISIONS WITHIN TITLE 19 (ZONING) OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-02 amending Section 19.36.310 of Chapter 19.36 of Title 19, regarding accessory and junior accessory dwelling units of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-02, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS WITHIN TITLE
19 (ZONING) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING ACCESSORY AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-03 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING A ZONING MAP
AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD
REPLACEMENT AT 8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-03 approving a zoning map amendment in conjunction with a Development Agreement for the off-site advertising billboard replacement at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood California and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 23-03, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING
A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
BILLBOARD REPLACEMENT AT 8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
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2.G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-04 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
BILLBOARD REPLACEMENT AT 8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD,
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-04, regarding a Development Agreement in conjunction with the off-site advertising billboard replacement at 8465 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-04, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD REPLACEMENT AT
8465 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA”.
2.H. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards on the actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.I. CHANGE THE DATE OF THE JUNE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will approve changing the June City Council meeting dates to June 12 and June 26 in consideration of West Hollywood Pride weekend.
RECOMMENDATION: Reschedule the June City Council meetings to June 12 and June 26.
2.J. 2023 LOS ANGELES MARATHON STREET CLOSURES [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving street closures on portions of Sunset Boulevard, North San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and North Doheny Drive to accommodate the Los Angeles Marathon for its event on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the closure of Sunset Boulevard between Marmont Lane and Clark Street/North San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 2) Approve the closure of North San Vicente Boulevard between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 3) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and North Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4) Approve the closure of North Doheny Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard on Sunday, March 19, City Council Agenda
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2023, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional route, programming, or sponsorship requests.
2.K. 2022-23 AWARD OF AGENCY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS [C.
SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on the 2022-23 funding awards for Social Services Agency Development Grants.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve amendments to the Agreement for Services to modify the scope of services and increase the amount of the following agreements: a. Being Alive: Increase by $5,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $142,719, b. Disability Community Resource Center:
Increase by $5,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $68,964, c.
National Council of Jewish Women: Increase by $5,000 for a total not-toexceed amount of $147,046, d. Pathways: Increase by $10,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $158,683; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.L. ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALNUT AND
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF
PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS [C. SCHROEDER, L.
ISENBERG, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a General Fund trade agreement for Proposition A Local Return Funds with the City of Walnut.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Assignment Agreement for a Proposition A local return fund exchange with the City of Walnut for $210,000 in City of West Hollywood General Fund dollars in exchange for $300,000 in City of Walnut Proposition A Funds and authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $210,000 from reserves committed for Proposition A purchases in the General Fund to the Expenditure for Traded Funds account (100-1-03-31- 531016).
2.M. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH GENTRY GENERAL
ENGINEERING INC AND AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE
ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED
SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M.
SOLOGUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with Gentry General Engineering, Inc to construct CIP No. 2301, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XII, CDBG Project No. 602482- 22, and will consider amending the agreement for services with Michael Baker International for construction management and inspection services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc, in the amount of $255,563 for the construction of CIP No. 2301, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XII, CDBG Project 602482-22, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction agreement in an amount not to exceed ~10%, ($25,556), of the total agreement amount; 3) Approve Amendment No. 12 to the agreement for services with Michael Baker International to increase the amount of the agreement by $51,855.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $878,205.83 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 4) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE
DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2301,
CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM – PHASE XII, CDBG PROJECT NO.
602482-22, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6;”
and 5) Make a finding that pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA – Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. Seq.), CIP No. 2301, Concrete Repair Program – Phase XII, CDBG Project No. 602482-22, meets the requirements for a categorical exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
2.N. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY SERVICES WITH MAJESTIC FIRE PROTECTION, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Majestic Fire Protection, Inc. to increase the not-toexceed amount of the Agreement for fire and life safety systems, equipment, and repairs as identified in the annual Title 19 inspections at City facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement with Majestic Fire Protection, Inc. to provide citywide fire life safety systems services for an increased amount of $50,000 and a new total notto-exceed amount of $729,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreements.
2.O. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR STREET AND ALLEY MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the Agreement to amend the Exhibit A, Scope of Services, to allow proposals for related street, sidewalk, and alley work not included in the original oncall unit price bid.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., to provide street and alley maintenance and City Council Agenda
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repair services by amending the Exhibit A, Scope of Services, to allow proposals for related street, sidewalk, and alley work not included in the original on-call unit price bid; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendments to the Agreements.
2.P. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN (SSMP) [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution approving the Sewer System Management Plan.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-_________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
PLAN (SSMP), AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE WATER RESOURCES
CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2006-0003-DWQ”.
2.Q. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL RULES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REVISING THE CITY
COUNCIL BYLAWS [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: At the January 23, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council approved an item directing the City Clerk to amend the City Council bylaws, which are included in Resolution 13-4451 as Attachment A.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council rescind Resolution No, 13-4451 and adopt Resolution No. 23-_____ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ESTABLISHING RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13-4451” removing the first Councilmember Comment section.
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2.R. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER AS ALTERNATE TO THE
SANTA MONICA BAY WATERSHED COUNCIL AND TO THE CITY
PLAYHOUSE DESIGN STEERING SUBCOMMITTEE [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider appointing Councilmember Byers as alternate to the Santa Monica Bay Watershed Agency and subcommittee member to the City Playhouse Subcommittee.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Appoint Councilmember Byers as Alternate to the Santa Monica Bay Watershed Council; and 2) Appoint Councilmember Byers as Subcommittee Member to the City Playhouse Design Steering Committee (Ad Hoc).
2.S. AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE USC PRICE EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION FORUM [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include the USC Price Executive Education Forum for Local Leaders.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of the USC Price Executive Education Forum for Local Leaders to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD PROTECTED BIKE LANES
FEASIBILITY STUDY [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, B. CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a presentation on the Santa Monica Boulevard Protected Bike Lanes Feasibility Study findings and provide staff direction on the next steps. The proposed project is exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve additional study of the western segment of Santa Monica Boulevard to upgrade current bike lanes to protected bike lanes; and 2) Direct staff to proceed with studies to identify north/south connections from Santa Monica Boulevard to Fountain Avenue and Willoughby Avenue.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. PROPOSED PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING POLICY AND
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 11.28 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE [J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, G. YOLLES, J. KEHO, S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider updating the City’s existing outdoor dining policy, and amending Chapter 11.28 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to reflect those updates.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following ordinance: Ordinance No. 23-_________: “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.28 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY;” 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $25,000 from unallocated reserves in General Fund to 100-3-40-41-531005 for the development of the Outdoor Dining Eligibility and Site Design Guide and related costs; and 3) Provide any feedback, if necessary, on the proposed updates, including the eligibility criteria and design standards.
5.B. SUNSET AND LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD INTERSECTION DESIGN & ENGINEERING STUDY – PHASE ONE [J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, G.
YOLLES, S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report and recommendations to move forward with improvements to reduce crossing distances and slope City Council Agenda
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within the crosswalks, and to enhance the safety and walkability at pedestrian zones adjacent to the intersection at Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive report and provide input and feedback as needed; and 2) Direct staff to move forward with retaining Psomas as a consulting team to develop design and engineering drawings to improve the Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard intersection.
5.C. SPONSORSHIP OF PANEL DISCUSSION ADDRESSING CHILD
ABUSE AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a panel discussion addressing child abuse in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a Human Rights Speakers Series panel discussion addressing child abuse in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $3,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Arts Account 100- 1-10-12-531001 and increase the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Human Rights Speaker Series by the same amount.
5.D. UNIT SWAP PROGRAM IN RENT STABILIZED UNITS [S. SHYNE, J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate possible local incentives to encourage a unit swap program in West Hollywood, whereby a resident with limited mobility who lives in an upper floor of a rent stabilized building could move to a lower floor unit in the same building and maintain the same rent.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to evaluate possible local incentives to encourage landlords to allow unit swaps, whereby a resident with limited mobility who lives in an upper floor of a rent stabilized building could move to a lower floor unit in the same building and maintain the same rent; and 2) Direct staff to continue to lobby for legislation to require unit swaps or provide state incentives to encourage landlord participation in a unit swap program.
5.E. SPONSORSHIP OF PANEL DISCUSSION OF DOCUMENTARY
MOTHERLAND [S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a film screening and panel discussion of the documentary Motherland. The exact date of the City Council Agenda
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event is still being determined, but it is expected to take place in March 2023 in the City Council Chambers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a film screening and discussion of the documentary Motherland in the City Council Chambers; 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; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001 and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with technical support (Waveguide) and marketing.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.56 OF TITLE
15 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL [S.
CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The purpose of this item is to introduce on first reading an Ordinance to amend Chapter 15.56 of Title 15 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code relating to Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control in order to ensure that the provisions of R4-2021-0105 (NPDES Permit No. CAS004004) is properly codified in the municipal code.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No 23- _______, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.56 OF
TITLE 15 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Tuesday, February 21, 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
February 21 Tuesday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
March 6 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
March 20 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
April 3 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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