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City Council Agenda
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023
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:
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:
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.
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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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, February 15, 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 February 6, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 923 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending February 10, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve Demand Register NO. 923 and adopt Resolution No. 23-014, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 923.”
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. 23-05 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.56 OF TITLE 15 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
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MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORM WATER AND URBAN
RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-05, regarding an amendment to the West Hollywood Municipal Code relating to storm water and urban runoff pollution control and finding these actions not subject to and exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-05, “AN ORDINANCE 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”.
2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Transportation Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, and the Senior Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended December 2022 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the December 2022 Treasurer’s Report.
2.H. SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of West Hollywood’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documents for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
2.I. 2022 CO-SPONSORED AND COUNCIL-INITIATED EVENTS [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a summary of co-sponsored events and Council-initiated events from 2022.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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2.J. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MAROON SOCIETY [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the agreement for services with Maroon Society for HIV Zero Evaluation Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Amendment 8 to the agreement for services with Maroon Society; Increase by $4,820 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $279,918 to provide HIV Zero Evaluation Services.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KABBARA ENGINEERING [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Kabbara Engineering for professional civil engineering design services to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Kabbara Engineering to increase the amount of the Agreement by $140,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,400,464, and extend the Agreement to June 30, 2025; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.L. INCREASE IN PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE CITY’S
CONTRACT WITH KORDICH CONSTRUCTION AND APPROVE THE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WESTBOURNE DR WATER
SEEPAGE MITIGATION CIP 2105 [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the project contingency for the Westbourne Drive Water Seepage Mitigation CIP 2105 by $20,361.75 to account for changes in the construction agreement with Kordich Construction due to unforeseen conditions, for a total not to exceed amount of $114,087.15, and approving the Notice of Completion for the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize a $20,361.75 increase in the contingency amount for Construction Services with Kordich Construction, for a new not to exceed contingency amount of $114,087.15 and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the agreement for services; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreements; 3) 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.
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2.M. NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2023 [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of programming in celebration of National Women’s History Month 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve programming for National Women's History Month 2023 and direct the appropriate City staff to coordinate the production and promotion of Women's History Month activities; 2) Authorize the use of the City’s name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 3) Direct the Public Works Department to light the City’s lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard in the colors purple and gold from March 5 – March 22, 2023 to recognize National Women’s History Month; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the City’s celebration of National Women’s History Month via social media platforms and distribution of information; and 5) Approve the waiver of parking fees in the five-story parking structure for 150 attendees of the Women’s History Month Block Party event to be held March 25, 2023 in West Hollywood Park.
2.N. RESOLUTION DENOUNCING THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH’S
RECENT MOTION AND FORTHCOMING ORDINANCE TO BAN THE
DISPLAY OF THE PRIDE FLAG [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to denounce the City of Huntington Beach’s recent motion and forthcoming ordinance to ban the display of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. The City Council will also consider suspending official travel to the City of Huntington Beach if it adopts the proposed ordinance and until such time as the new policy is revoked or amended.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DENOUNCING THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH’S
RECENT MOTION AND FORTHCOMING ORDINANCE TO BAN THE
DISPLAY OF THE PRIDE FLAG”; 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to California Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Senator Ben Allen, California State Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, Huntington Beach Mayor Tony Strickland, and others as deemed appropriate; 3) Authorize the City Manager to suspend official travel to the City of Huntington Beach if the proposed ordinance is approved and until such time as the new policy is revoked or amended; and 4) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs Division to maintain and update the list of states and cities to which the City has suspended official travel due to antiLGBTQ+ policies and/or legislation and make this list available on the City’s website.
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. ADOPTION OF THE 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 UPDATE TO THE
HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AND CERTIFICATION
OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT [J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS, J. HITTLEMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and consider the adoption of the final draft of the 6TH Cycle 2021-2029 Update to the Housing Element of the General Plan and all associated documents, including the Technical Background Report. Additionally, the City Council will review and consider certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Update to the Housing Element, which includes the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the City Council hold a public hearing, listen to all pertinent testimony, and adopt the following: 1) RESOLUTION NO. 23-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL
PLAN BY ADOPTING THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE;” and 2) RESOLUTION NO. 23-________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CERTIFYING THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (“EIR”), ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL PLAN 6TH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
3.B. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE MULTI-STALL GENDER
NEUTRAL RESTROOM FACILITIES FOR ALL COMMERCIAL
BATHROOM REMODEL PROJECTS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING
RENOVATIONS REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT [B. GALAN, F.
CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Zone Text Amendment to amend Section 19.20.260 (Gender Neutral Public Toilet Facilities) to require Gender Neutral Public Toilet Facilities for all commercial bathroom remodel projects and commercial building renovations requiring a building permit. The proposed ordinance is not subject to CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 23- ______ “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19.20.260
(GENDER NEUTRAL PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES) TO REQUIRE
GENDER NEUTRAL PUBLIC TOILET FACILITIES FOR CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL RENOVATION PROJECTS, INCLUDING BATHROOM
REMODEL PROJECTS AND SPECIFIED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
RENOVATIONS REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT (ZONING
ORDINANCE);” and 2) Authorize staff to make conforming changes to City Council Agenda
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Resolution 22-5573 to include gender neutral public toilet facilities for all restroom remodel projects and commercial building renovations requiring a building permit.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. STORIES: THE AIDS MONUMENT PROJECT UPDATE, AN
AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE AIDS MONUMENT, AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH LPA, INC.
[O. DELGADO, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H.
COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the results of the design-build RFP process, and will consider next steps for moving forward with the project, an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Foundation for the AIDS Monument (FAM), and amending an existing agreement with LPA Inc. to now include construction documents and construction administration services, increase their not-toexceed amount, and extend the timeline of their agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the RFP process and next steps to complete the design and construction of STORIES: The AIDS Monument; 2) Direct staff to reject the bid and cancel the current Design-Build RFP process for STORIES: The AIDS Monument and evaluate other forms of project delivery; 3) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Second Revised and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Foundation for the AIDS Monument (FAM); 4) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with LPA Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $600,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,900,000, and extend the agreement by 24 months from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
4.B. UPDATES TO THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS, AMENDMENTS TO THE
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS, CHANGES TO
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO THE CITY’S
COMMISSIONS, TERM LIMITS FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND
UPDATES TO THE BYLAWS OF THE COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY
BOARDS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, D. WILSON, L.
LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider changes to the name of the Public Facilities and the Transportation Commissions, amendments to the purview of some of the City’s Commissions, approve term limits for appointed officials, approve changes to the attendance policy for appointed officials to include parental leave, approve new requirements for applicants to the City’s Commissions, and approve changes to the bylaws of the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the proposed changes to the name(s) and purview(s) of the City’s Commissions and direct the City Clerk to return with an ordinance codifying these changes; 2) Direct the City Clerk to include parental leave as part of the ordinance codifying the other changes to the City’s Commission and a resolution to include parental leave for the City’s Advisory Boards; 3) Direct the City Clerk to codify term limits for appointed officials’ 4) Upon conditional appointment to a City Commission, require a Livescan background check; 5) Adopt revised bylaws for the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards; and 6) Require residency and proof of residency for all City Commissions.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [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 status of the projects, timelines, and staffing needs.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on the City’s major capital program.
5.B. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ON-CALL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH GRIMSHAW [J. ROCCO, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, O.
DELGADO, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Grimshaw for on-call Architectural and Design Services to increase the not-to-exceed value.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Grimshaw to increase the amount of the agreement by $135,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $209,500 and extend the agreement timeframe to January 31, 2025; 2) Authorize Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $135,000 in the Debt Funded Capital Projects Fund to account number 301-4-08-55-702032 for urban design and architecture services and related costs; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
5.C. DECORATIVE LIGHTING ON MELROSE AVENUE IN DESIGN
DISTRICT [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to gather feedback from community and business stakeholders on decorative lighting along Melrose Avenue in the Design District, which would be installed after the current Design District Streetscape Project is completed.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to gather feedback from community and business stakeholders on decorative lighting along Melrose Avenue in City Council Agenda
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the Design District, which would be installed after the current Design District Streetscape Project is completed; and 2) Return to City Council with an overview of potential options for the decorative lighting and a request for funding once the community outreach and engagement is complete.
5.D. ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM [L.
MEISTER, J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to partner with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to pilot advanced technologies to help support community safety efforts in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to explore a partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to pilot advanced technologies to help support community safety efforts; and 2) Return to City Council with an overview of potential options and estimated costs to implement a pilot program or an ongoing program.
5.E. A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE METHAMPHETAMINE AND
FENTANYL EPIDEMIC FEATURING SAM QUINONES [L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a panel discussion featuring independent journalist and author, Sam Quinones, and other experts on the opioid epidemic and the impacts methamphetamine and fentanyl have had on communities across the country.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of a panel discussion featuring Sam Quinones and experts in the field addressing the methamphetamine and fentanyl epidemic and the impact these opioids have had on communities across the country; 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 event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,500 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 $2,500 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event for technical support (Waveguide), moderator fees, and marketing.
5.F. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE IRANIAN AMERICAN WOMEN
FOUNDATION’S EVENT IN RECOGNITION OF NOWRUZ, PERSIAN
NEW YEAR [S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-sponsor the Iranian American Women Foundation’s Nowruz event in recognition of City Council Agenda
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Persian New Year on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the City Council Chambers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship of the Iranian American Women Foundation’s Nowruz event in recognition of Persian New Year to be held at the City Council Chambers on Sunday, March 19, 2023; 2) Waive the Facility Use fee for the City Council Chambers for the event, parking fees at the 5-story parking structure for attendees, and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for the event (estimated $1,240 in waived fees); 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event, such as the City’s website and social media tools; 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Cosponsorship agreement; 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,200 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 7) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,200 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 funds in the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with technical support (Waveguide) and financial support.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY A PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER [L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an Ordinance to prohibit false and misleading advertising by a crisis pregnancy center.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 23- _______ , “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD PROHIBITING FALSE AND MISLEADING
ADVERTISING BY A PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER.”
6.B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW AND
REGULATE TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS [J. ROCCO, D. RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS, Y. BENITEZ, J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider an ordinance amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to allow and regulate temporary cannabis events in the City of West Hollywood and determining the ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance 23- _______:
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING
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THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION
5.70.045 TO CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) TO ALLOW AND
REGULATE TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS”.
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 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.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, March 6, 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
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
April 17 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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