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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 6, 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.
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 City Council Agenda
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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, March 6, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, March 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 February 21, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 924 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending February 24, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 924 and adopt Resolution No. 23-018, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 924.”
2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-06 (2ND READING) “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)” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-06, amending 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-06, “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
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RENOVATIONS REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT (ZONING
ORDINANCE).”
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-07 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, PROHIBITING FALSE AND
MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY A PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER”
[M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-07, adding Chapter 9.28 to Article 2 of Title 9 to the West Hollywood Municipal Code prohibiting false and misleading advertising by a pregnancy crisis center.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-07, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
PROHIBITING FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY A
PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-08 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, AMENDING THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 5.70.045 TO
CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) TO ALLOW AND REGULATE
TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-08, amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to add section 5.70.045 to Chapter 5.70 (cannabis uses) to allow and regulate temporary cannabis events.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-08, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD
SECTION 5.70.045 TO CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) TO ALLOW AND REGULATE TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENTS”.
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, Business License Commission, Public Safety Commission, Senior Advisory Board, and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.H. WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT MID-YEAR REPORT
[C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the semi-annual report for the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Administrative Contract, Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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2.I. AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, HR&A ADVISORS, INC., RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., AND THE HOUSING
WORKSHOP CONSULTING SERVICES FOR HOUSING ELEMENT
IMPLEMENTATION [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of agreements for service with four housing consultants: Harris & Associates, HR&A Advisors, Inc., Rincon Consultants, Inc., and The Housing Workshop, to assist in the implementation of various programs included in the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update regarding an authorized pool of qualified housing consultants that will be issued Agreements for Services; 2) Approve the agreements for services with: a. Harris & Associates in the amount of $225,000 ($75,000/year), set to expire June 30, 2026, b. HR&A Advisors, Inc. in the amount of $225,000 ($75,000/year), set to expire June 30, 2026, c. Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $225,000 ($75,000/year), set to expire June 30, 2026, d.
The Housing Workshop in the amount of $225,000 ($75,000/year), set to expire June 30, 2026; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all the Agreements for Service.
2.J. AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH CUMMING MANAGEMENT
GROUP, RAIMI + ASSOCIATES, AND RINCON CONSULTING FOR
SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE ACTION CONSULTING [J. KEHO, F.
CONTRERAS, C. SHEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval for agreements for services with Cumming Management Group, Raimi + Associates, and Rincon Consulting to perform sustainability and climate action consulting.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update regarding an authorized pool of qualified sustainability and climate action consultants that will be issued Agreements for Service; 2) Approve agreements for services with:
a. Cumming Management Group in the amount of $225,000, set to expire June 30, 2025, b. Raimi + Associates in the amount of $225,000, set to expire June 30, 2025, c. Rincon Consulting in the amount of $225,000, set to expire June 30, 2025; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all the Agreements for Service.
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KILTER LA FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES [J. SCHARE, J.
SIMPSON, B. SAFIKHANI, S. JACKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Kilter LA for graphic design services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Kilter LA for graphic design services to increase the amount of the agreement by $35,000 for each of three fiscal years, FY22- 23, FY23-24, and FY24-25, for a three-year not-to-exceed total contract amount of $210,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
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2.L. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
HOLLOWAY MOTEL HOMEKEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT
[S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, B. LEAGUE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the award of an Agreement to John Kaliski Architects, to provide Design Services for the Holloway Motel Homekey Transitional Housing Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with John Kaliski Architects, to provide design services for the Homekey Project:
Rehabilitation of the Holloway Motel for Transitional Housing in the amount of $323,758.28 and include a 20% contingency for related services in the amount of $64,751.66 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $388,509.94; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM-LOCAL AND HIGHWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS FUNDS [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR, H. COLLINS, L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the approval of an agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to exchange Federal Surface Transportation Program (STPL) and Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Federal Funds for Local Funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the City Manager to sign an Exchange Agreement between the City of West Hollywood and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program and Highway Infrastructure Program - Local Funds; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services, to increase budgeted revenues and expenditures in the Special Grants Fund, by $377,103.
2.N. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR
SUNSET/SANTA MONICA FIBER LOOP, CIP 2004 [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rejecting the bid received to construct the Sunset/Santa Monica Fiber Loop, CIP 2004 and authorizing staff to reissue and re-advertise the bid.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reject the bid to construct Sunset/Santa Monica Fiber Loop, CIP 2004 as submitted on January 12, 2023, and return the associated bid bond; and 2) Authorize staff to reissue and readvertise the bid solicitation.
2.O. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP NO. 82370 FOR THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 528 N FLORES STREET [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Final Map No. 82370, a 4-unit condominium subdivision, located at 528 N Flores St. This item does not require CEQA findings.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Make findings for the Final Map as follows: a.
That this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act, b. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, c. That the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/or public utility rights of way and/or easements within the subject division of land, pursuant to Section 66436(a)3A(i-viii) of the Subdivision Map Act; 2) Approve Final Map No. 82370; and 3) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Final Map No. 82370 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map.
2.P. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 74755 FOR THE
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 939 SPAULDING AVENUE
[S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Final Parcel Map No. 74755, a 22-unit condominium subdivision, located at 939 Spaulding Avenue. This item does not require CEQA findings.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Make findings for the Final Parcel Map as follows: a. That this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66474, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act, b. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan required by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, c. That the development of the property in the manner set forth on the subject division of land will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of any public entity and/or public utility rights of way and/or easements within the subject division of land, pursuant to Section 66436(a)3A(i-viii) of the Subdivision Map Act; 2) Approve Final Parcel Map No. 74755; and 3) Instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Final Parcel Map No. 74755 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map.
2.Q. CONSTRUCTION PERIOD LOGISTICS PLAN AND STREET AND
SIDEWALK CLOSURES FOR THE PRIVATE COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 645-685 ROBERTSON
BOULEVARD, 648-654 LA PEER DRIVE AND 8954 SANTA MONICA
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BLVD (ROBERTSON LANE HOTEL & TREEHOUSE PROJECT) [S.
CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, J. ROCCO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive and file a construction period logistics and public right-of-way encroachment plan detailing the anticipated sidewalk and street use requested for the construction of the Robertson Lane Project.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the proposed Construction Period Logistics Plan for the Robertson Lane Project; and 2) Authorize the closure of streets and sidewalks during the construction period as outlined in the body of the staff report and direct staff to issue Encroachment Permits for the work within the public right-ofway.
2.R. REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE PILLAR STRUCTURE LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 8459 SUNSET
BOULEVARD AS A LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE [J. KEHO, J.
ALKIRE, D. VU, A. CASTILLO, R. RATH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the pillar structure located within the public right-of-way adjacent to 8459 Sunset Boulevard as a local cultural resource.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGNATING A PILLAR
STRUCTURE COMMONLY KNOWN AS “QUEENS ROAD PILLAR”
LOCATED AT 8459 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA AS A LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE.”
2.S. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING CITY COMMISSION NAMES AND PURVIEW,
AMENDING COMMISSION MEMBER ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS, UPDATING COMMISSION REFERENCES
THROUGHOUT THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND RESOLUTION
AMENDING BOARDMEMBER ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, D. WILSON, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 23-______ to amend the West Hollywood Municipal Code regarding City Commission names and purview, Commission member attendance and eligibility requirements, and Commission references throughout the Municipal Code. This ordinance is not subject to CEQA. The City Council will adopt a Resolution providing for Parental Leave for Advisory Boardmembers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 23-_______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CITY
COMMISSION NAMES AND PURVIEW, AMENDING COMMISSION
MEMBER ATTENDANCE AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND
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UPDATING COMMISSION REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE
MUNICIPAL CODE;” and 2) Adopt Resolution 23-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADVISORY BOARDMEMBERS TO INCLUDE PARENTAL LEAVE.”
2.T. 2023 INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of activities planned for commemoration of the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct City staff to light the City’s lanterns overSanta Monica Boulevard in the colors light blue, light pink, and white to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) from March 24 – March 31, 2023; 2) Direct City staff to fly the Transgender Flag over City Hall and to display flags along the medians on Santa Monica Boulevard from March 24 – March 31, 2023; 3) Direct City staff to coordinate the City’s annual commemoration of Transgender Day of Visibility through an online campaign from March 24 – March 31, 2023; and 4) Direct City staff to utilize all appropriate communication tools to raise awareness about International Transgender Day of Visibility activities, including sharing resources via social media.
2.U. RECOGNITION OF EARTH DAY IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing Earth Day in the City of West Hollywood by lighting City Hall in the color green and sharing information about Earth Day through the City’s communication platforms.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to light City Hall in the color green from April 15 through April 22 in recognition of Earth Day; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote Earth Day, such as the City’s website and social media tools.
2.V. RECOGNITION OF MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing the month of March as Red Cross Month to honor and celebrate the American Red Cross and its commitment to providing humanitarian relief for people around the world. The City’s recognition of March as Red Cross Month will also include lighting City Hall in red and encouraging community members to participate by volunteering, giving blood, learning lifesaving skills, or other contributions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City to light City Hall in red to recognize the month of March as Red Cross Month on March 13 through March 21, 2023; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize City Council Agenda
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all appropriate communication tools to promote Red Cross Month, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media channels.
2.W. RESOLUTION OPPOSING TEPCO AND THE GOVERNMENT OF
JAPAN’S PLANNED DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER INTO THE
PACIFIC OCEAN [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL
TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution opposing Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) and the government of Japan’s planned discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant into the Pacific Ocean.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD OPPOSING TOKYO ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
(TEPCO) AND THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN’S PLANNED
DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER FROM THE FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN;” and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the resolution to President Joseph Biden, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Adam Schiff, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and other partners as appropriate.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADDING
CHAPTER 11.48 AND AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010 RELATING TO
STREET PERFORMERS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDING THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FEE SCHEDULE [D. RIVAS, V.
ADOMAITIS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider an ordinance amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code to regulate street performers on the public right-of-way and amending the Master Fee Resolution to add violations of the new chapter to the Administrative Citation Fee Schedule.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance 23- _______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ADDING CHAPTER 11.48 AND AMENDING SECTION 1.08.010
RELATING TO STREET PERFORMERS TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE;” and 2) Adopt Resolution 23-______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE MASTER FEE RESOLUTION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 11.48 (STREET PERFORMERS) TO SCHEDULE C OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FEE SCHEDULE.”
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. UPATE TO THE DRAG LAUREATE PROGRAM [J. ROCCO, T.
COYNE, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Drag Laureate Program, with proposed changes, and directing staff to reissue the application for the program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve staff proposed changes to the Drag Laureate Program honorarium; 2) Direct staff to reissue the application for the program; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $25,000 ($12,500 for the honorarium, $2,500 for an event stipend, and $10,000 for program marketing) from General Fund Reserves to account number 100-3-10-12-533059, Arts & Culture Programs, for costs associated with the Drag Laureate Program; and 4) Direct staff to return to City Council with an assessment of the program in fall 2024 with recommendations for updates if necessary.
4.B. 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 supplementing and finalizing the City’s existing outdoor dining policy and amending Chapter 11.28 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to reflect new policy updates.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Introduce on first reading, by title only, of 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;” and 2) Provide any feedback, if necessary, on the proposed updates, including the eligibility criteria and design standards.
4.C. WAIVER OF PLANNING FEES FOR THE REDUCTION OF PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES WITH PARKING CREDITS AND
WAIVER OF LATE FEES ASSESSED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
[J. ROCCO, J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider waiving the planning fees to amend the required permit to reduce commercial parking requirements for businesses participating in the parking credits programs to reflect the reduced number of parking credits needed, and extending the waived late fees for unpaid accounts in the program through the end of the current fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a waiver of the Planning fees to process the parking reductions to be applied to planning permits and amendments to the parking credits contracts; 2) Approve extending the waived late Parking Credit fees for unpaid accounts through the end of the City Council Agenda
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current fiscal year; and 3) Direct staff to conduct new outreach to all parking credit program participants that are eligible for but have not requested a reduction in parking requirements, to guide them through the application process.
4.D. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TOOLE DESIGN GROUP FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERMITTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PERMANENT DOCKLESS MICROMOBILITY PROGRAM [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, C. WAGMAN, J.
KEHO, F. CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with Toole Design Group for consulting services and developing permitting requirements for the permanent dockless micro-mobility program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Toole Design Group for consulting services in the amount of $116,000; 2) Extend the micro-mobility pilot through October 31, 2023, and start the permanent program on September 1, 2023; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
4.E. WEHO PRIDE 2023 [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K.
MCCORMACK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving additional items related to WeHo Pride 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Community Group funding program and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Co-Sponsorship agreements where applicable; 2) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees, in an amount estimated at $14,000 for City businesses hosting events on June 2, 3, or 4, in celebration of WeHo Pride; 3) Authorize up to $12,500 for basic Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to Pride weekend activations at City businesses; 4) Waive permit parking citywide from Friday, June 2, 2023 at 4:00 PM through Monday, June 5, 2023 at 7:00 AM; 5) Authorize fee waivers and a Permit to Use City Property agreement with JJLA for the “OUTLOUD: Raising Voices Music Festival” concert event (OUTLOUD) in West Hollywood Park, and Santa Monica Blvd., for the WeHo Pride Parade, as well as authorize the City Manager to negotiate the agreement, including both fee waivers and fees to be paid by JJLA, as well as execute documents incident to the agreement; 6) Authorize JJLA to sell beer, wine, and spirits at “OUTLOUD” in West Hollywood Park, stopping the sales of beer, wine, and spirits 30 minutes prior to close each night; 7) Approve the closure of San Vicente Blvd. from Melrose Ave. to Cynthia St. from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 through 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023 and waive corresponding street closure fees; 8) Approve the closure of the Five Story Parking Structure, Library Garage and Rec Center Garage from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 through 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June City Council Agenda
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5, 2023, which will result in a loss of revenue for those days; 9) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Blvd. from La Cienega Blvd. to Doheny Dr. from on Friday, June 2, 2023 through Monday, June, 5, 2023 for the WeHo Pride Street Fair which will result in a loss of revenue for parking meters for those days; 10) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Blvd. from Fairfax Ave. to La Cienega Blvd., including side streets one block north and south, on Sunday June 4, 2023 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the WeHo Pride Parade; 11) Approve the use of the Plummer Park, the south parking lot and the Great Hall rooms, from 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023 through 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023; and 12) Authorize the City of West Hollywood’s participation in the LA Pride Parade on Sunday, June 11, 2023 including the expenditure of approximately $10,000 in associated costs, which have already been budgeted.
4.F. UPDATE ON THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE CITY’S
PROCLAIMED LOCAL EMERGENCY [D. WILSON, L. LANGER, J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, J. KEHO, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the City’s proclaimed local emergency and provide direction on when to lift the local state of emergency and wind down any outstanding COVID-related activities and programs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to return with a resolution to lift the local state of emergency on March 20, 2023, and wind down any outstanding COVID-related activities and programs; and 2) Continue implementation of the seismic program and establish new compliance deadlines for property owners of Soft-Weak-Open Face buildings.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ROOF DECKS IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES R3 AND R4 [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to amend the Zoning Code to allow accessory dwelling unit roof decks in residential zones R3 and R4.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a Zone Text Amendment to allow accessory dwelling unit roof decks in residential zones R3 and R4; and 2) Present the proposed amendment at a public hearing of the Planning Commission for review prior to returning to City Council for final consideration.
5.B. CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A CITYWIDE DISABILITY ACCESS STUDY [S. SHYNE, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain the services of a consultant City Council Agenda
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to conduct a Citywide disability access study, including review of related City policies and practices.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the development and issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from consultants who specialize in disability access and inclusion to conduct a Citywide study and provide the City with recommendations; 2) As part of the study, include participation from the City’s Disabilities Advisory Board and other significant community stakeholders; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $75,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Social Services Division, Studies & Plans Account 100-3-05-53-533009, for costs associated with a Citywide disability access study.
5.C. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ISRAELI-AMERICAN CIVIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE’S SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION OF THE
DOCUMENTARY J’ACCUSE! [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring a film screening and panel discussion of the documentary J’Accuse! with the IsraeliAmerican Civic Education Institute, to be held on April 18, 2023 in the City Council Chambers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of a film screening and discussion of the documentary J’Accuse! with the Israeli-American Civic Education Institute on April 18, 2023 in the City Council Chambers; 2) Waive the Facility Use fee for the City Council Chambers for the event, parking fees at the 5-story parking lot 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; and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $700 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001 and increase the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount for costs associated with technical support (Waveguide).
5.D. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE 2023 RUSSIANSPEAKING COMMUNITY CULTURAL HERITAGE MONTH [J.
HEILMAN, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating additional funding to the Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month programming, specifically the “WeHo Mishka” 22nd Annual Festival.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve increasing the Russian-Speaking Community Cultural Heritage Month annual budget by $17,500 from City Council Agenda
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$50,000 to $67,500 for the “WeHo Mishka” Annual Festival; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $17,500 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Russian Community Events account 100-3-50-15-535012 for costs associated with the “WeHo Mishka” 22nd Annual Festival.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
6. LEGISLATIVE:
6.A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADDING JUNETEENTH TO THE LIST OF HOLIDAYS
WHICH ENFORCEMENT OF METER VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS
OF TIME LIMITED PARKNG ZONES, PEAK-HOUR TOW ZONES, AND
STREET SWEEPING REGULATIONS IS SUSPENDED, DESIGNATING
BOTH THE ACTUAL DAY THE HOLIDAY OCCURS AS WELL AS THE
DAY THE HOLIDAY IS OBSERVED AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS
NOS. 249, 656, 15-4664, AND 15-4675 [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution adding Juneteenth to the list of holidays which enforcement of meter violations and violations of time limited parking zones, peak-hour tow zones, and street sweeping regulations is suspended, designating both the actual day the holiday occurs as well as the day the holiday is observed and rescinding Resolutions 249, 656, 15-4664, and 15-4675.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution 23-________: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ADDING JUNETEENTH TO THE LIST OF HOLIDAYS WHICH
ENFORCEMENT OF METER VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS OF TIME
LIMITED PARKNG ZONES, PEAK-HOUR TOW ZONES, AND STREET
SWEEPING REGULATIONS IS SUSPENDED, DESIGNATING BOTH
THE ACTUAL DAY THE HOLIDAY OCCURS AS WELL AS THE DAY
THE HOLIDAY IS OBSERVED AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NOS. 249, 656, 15-4664, AND 15-4675.
6.B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE [C.
SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an ordinance amending Title 17 (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 23- _______, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ONSITE MANAGER AND POSTING REQUIREMENTS, A
PROHIBITION AGAINST DOG BREED RESTRICTIONS, PENALTIES
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FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER, REUSABLE TENANT SCREENING
REPORTS, AND THE DEFINITION OF PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.”
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 20, 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 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
May 1 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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