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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
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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 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, April 3, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, March 29, 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 March 20, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 926 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending March 24, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 926 and adopt Resolution No. 23-027, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 926.”
2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-11 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE
2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08.040 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE” [M. CROWDER, J. JIMENEZ, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-11, amending City Council Meeting start time defined in Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 or Article 1 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-11, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
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AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 2, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2.08.040 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE”.
2.E. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Public Safety Commission, and Transportation & Mobility Commission regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.F. UPDATE ON TEMPORARY CANNABIS EVENT FEES [J. ROCCO, D.
RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding West Hollywood temporary cannabis event fees.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update regarding West Hollywood temporary cannabis event fees; 2) Approve the exclusion of temporary cannabis event fees from the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees for City businesses hosting events on June 2, 2023, June 3, 2023, or June 4, 2023, in celebration of WeHo Pride; and 3) Approve the waiver of Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees in an amount estimated at $2,500 for City businesses hosting events on June 2, 2023, June 3, 2023, or June 4, 2023, in celebration of WeHo Pride.
2.G. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH FLOCK GROUP INC. FOR AN
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SUBSCRIPTION [D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the approval of an agreement for services with Flock Group Inc. to purchase the subscription for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras for deployment in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Flock Group Inc. to purchase the subscription for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras for up to five years for a total not-to-exceed amount of $501,150 ($111,150 for first year including installation costs and $97,500 every year after); and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.H. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH FRANCIS KRAHE &
ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A LIGHTING STUDY FOR PROPOSED
BILLBOARDS ON SUNSET BOULEVARD [J. KEHO, B. LEAGUE, J.
ALKIRE, J. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an agreement with Francis Krahe & Associates (FKA) to provide a lighting study, analyzing the proposed billboards on Sunset Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve an agreement for services with Francis Krahe & Associates in the amount not to exceed $111,400.00 1) to conduct a lighting study for proposed billboards on Sunset Boulevard; and City Council Agenda
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2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the agreement.
2.I. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY ACCESS
CONTROL SERVICES WITH ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 with Enterprise Security, Inc. to provide security access control services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Enterprise Security, Inc. to provide security access control services for an increased amount of $250,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,223,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the Amendment.
2.J. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL PLUMBING AND DRAIN REPAIR SERVICES WITH H.L. MOE CO. INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2 with H.L. Moe. Co. Inc. to provide on-call plumbing and drain repair services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with H.L. Moe Co. Inc. to provide on-call plumbing and drain repair services for an increased amount of $25,000 and a new total not-toexceed amount of $122,600 and extend the term of the Agreement by 36 months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the Amendment.
2.K. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ROLL-UP & INDUSTRIAL
DOOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH R&S OVERHEAD DOORS OF
SOUTH BAY, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 5 with R&S Overhead Doors of South Bay, Inc. to provide roll-up and industrial door maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with R&S Overhead Doors of South Bay, Inc. to provide roll-up and industrial door maintenance services for an increased amount of $55,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $145,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the Amendment.
2.L. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES WITH WAVEGUIDE LLC [S. CAMPBELL, H.
COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 with Waveguide LLC to provide on-call audio visual technical support services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Waveguide LLC to provide on-call audio visual technical support services for an increased amount of $50,000 and a new total not-to- City Council Agenda
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exceed amount of $310,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the Amendment.
2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR CITYWIDE HVAC SERVICES WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the Purchase Order issuance authorization amount with Johnson Control, Inc., pursuant to the Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide citywide HVAC services.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to increase the Purchase Order issuance authorization amount with Johnson Controls, Inc., pursuant to the Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide citywide HVAC services by $330,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $930,000.
2.N. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL [L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement with Western Audio Visual for teleconferencing equipment installation and maintenance services in City conference rooms.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement for services with Western Audio Visual to increase the amount of the agreement by $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $298,000 to cover the cost of the Audio Visual Equipment upgrades; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Lease Agreement.
2.O. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH ATI RESTORATION, LLC FOR DISASTER RELIEF AND RELATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of the Omnia Partners cooperative purchasing agreement with ATI Restoration, LLC to provide disaster relief and related emergency response services.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Purchase Orders to ATI Restoration, LLC, pursuant to the Omnia Partners Collaborative Agreement, to provide disaster relief and related emergency response services in a total amount not-to-exceed $100,000.
2.P. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
LAUREL HOUSE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE RENOVATION PROJECT [J.
ROCCO, B. LEAGUE, R. EHEMANN, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the award of an Agreement to Page and Turnbull, Inc., to provide Design Services – Laurel House Artist in Residence Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with Page and
Turnbull, Inc., to provide design services for the Laurel House Artist in Residence Renovation Project in the amount of $195,284 and include a 20% contingency for related services in the amount of $39,056 for a total City Council Agenda
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not-to-exceed amount of $234,340; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.Q. NAMING REQUEST FOR THE INTERSECTION OF LEXINGTON
AVENUE AND LA BREA AVENUE [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the request to name the intersection at Lexington Avenue and La Brea Avenue as the “Shalom Peace Square.”
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Public Facilities Commission to follow the procedure as outlined in the City’s Naming Policy to consider the ceremonial naming request to designate the intersection at Lexington Avenue and La Brea Avenue as “Shalom Peace Square” and return to the City Council at its April 17th, 2023, meeting for a final determination.
2.R. RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH 2023 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L. FOOKS, D. RIVAS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider recognizing April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to coordinate appropriate awareness activities for National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; 2) Light up City Hall and the City’s lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard in the color teal blue and white from April 2 -10, 2023; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the City’s recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
2.S. A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTIMS OF THE
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND TO CONDEMN MASS ATROCITIES AND
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST ANY PEOPLE [S. SHYNE, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to commemorate the victims of the Armenian Genocide and to condemn mass atrocities and human rights violations against any people.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD TO COMMEMORATE THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN
GENOCIDE ON APRIL 24TH AND TO CONDEMN MASS ATROCITIES
AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST ANY PEOPLE.”
2.T. A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF APRIL AS LIBRARY
APPRECIATION MONTH IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution recognizing the month of April as Library Appreciation Month in the City of West Hollywood to honor and celebrate the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-______, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN RECOGNITION OF APRIL AS LIBRARY
APPRECIATION MONTH;” and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools, including, the City’s website and social media channels to promote Library Appreciation Month in the City of West Hollywood.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 – FIRE CODE - OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION [J. KEHO, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Ordinance amending Chapters 14.04 (Fire Code Adoption) and 14.08 (High-Rise Building Requirements) of Title 14 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
The proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which provides that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept public testimony and introduce on first reading, Ordinance No. 23-_______, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 32 – FIRE
CODE - OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING
THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION; MAKING
AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODE; AMENDING CHAPTERS 14.04 AND
14.08 OF TITLE 14 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE.”
3.B. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL TO
DEMOLISH A ONE-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCT A SIX-STORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
CONTAINING 30 CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS ABOVE 3,627
SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE OVER A
SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE WITH 31 PARKING SPACES AT 8500
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO APPLICANT’S REQUESTED PROJECT
ENTITLEMENTS AND SUBDIVISION MAP IN RESPONSE TO THE
APPEAL [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, D. VU]:
SUBJECT: This item is regarding an appeal of the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution Nos. PC 22-1943 and PC 22-1494, which found the project to be exempt from CEQA under Section 15532 (In-fill Development Projects) and approved the demolition of an existing one-story commercial building and its billboard, and the construction of an approximately 33,159 square-foot, six-story, mixed-use building containing 30 dwelling units above approximately 3,627 square-feet of ground floor commercial space over a two-level subterranean garage with 31 parking spaces. The approval also included a subdivision to combine the large City Council Agenda
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parcel at 8500 Santa Monica Boulevard with two adjacent parcels (APNs 4337-001-032, 4337-001-033) into one property, and subdivision of the 30 dwelling units into a condominium. The approved project included five units of on-site affordable housing and utilizes a density bonus, concessions, and waivers pursuant to West Hollywood Municipal Code §
19.22.050 and the State Density Bonus Law under Government Code § 65915. The Applicant has also proposed changes to the project entitlement and subdivision map in response to the appeal for consideration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and modify the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting the following resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 23-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DENYING THE
APPEAL FILED BY ALLAN WILION AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING
A REVISED APPLICATION FOR A DEMOLITION PERMIT AND
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A SIX-STORY MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3,627 SQUARE FEET
OF GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 30 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS ABOVE A TWO-LEVEL SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE WITH 31
PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 8500 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD,
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;” and 2) Resolution No. 23-_______:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY ALLAN WILION AND
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING REVISED VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP (MAJOR LAND DIVISION NO. 83369), FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF A 30-UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INTO A
COMMON INTEREST DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 8500 SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
4.A. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL CONTEXT STUDY [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive and file the City of West Hollywood’s Historical Context Study prepared by Architectural Resources Group and provide further direction to staff if applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file; and 2) Provide any further direction to staff on the report or next steps, if applicable.
4.B. WILLIAM S. HART PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS [R. ABRAMSON, M.
BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a two-phase approach to improving Hart Park. Phase 1 Improvements include site access and disability upgrades, a reconfiguration and surface material replacement of the off-leash dog area, and associated enhancements identified during the community outreach process. Phase 2 Improvements for additional opportunities for enhancements that resulted from the community City Council Agenda
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outreach process shall be considered through a Subcommittee led evaluation process.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to proceed with the recommended Phase 1 Improvements as follows: a) Upgrade all pedestrian path-of-travel routes and proceed with site accessibility barrier-removal improvements in locations identified in the Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Report, b) Reconfigure the off-leash dog area in accordance with the results of the community outreach process, c) Remove the existing wood chip surface material and replace it with dog-friendly synthetic turf, d) Retain a consultant to provide design and engineering services, to produce construction documents, and work with a Construction Manager to prepare a revised project cost estimate. Staff will return to Council upon completion for approval of the final design and budget prior to proceeding with the bidding process for construction; 2) Direct staff to form a City Council Ad-Hoc Hart Park Subcommittee to evaluate, as a Phase 2 effort, concepts and potential enhancements that arose during the community outreach process, determine a scope of work to be explored by a consultant, and make recommendations to the City Council regarding additional desired improvements; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $600,000 from unallocated reserves in the Park Development Fund for design, engineering, consulting, construction management services for the Phase 1 Improvements, additional studies as part of Phase 2, and related costs.
4.C. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making direct appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Make new appointments or re-appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards; with terms ending February 28, 2025, as follows: Mayor Shyne to make direct appointments to the following: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Planning Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, Public Safety Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Transportation & Mobility Commission; b. Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board; Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson to make direct appointments to the following: a. Rent Stabilization Commission, b.
Disabilities Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board; Councilmember Byers to make direct appointments to the following: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Public Safety Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Transportation & Mobility Commission, b. Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board; Councilmember Heilman to make direct appointments to the following: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs City Council Agenda
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Commission, Business License Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Human Services Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Planning Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Transportation & Mobility Commission, b. Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian-Speaking Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, Transgender Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
5.A. APPROVAL OF UPDATE TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO AB 1234 (GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 53232. 2 AND 53232. 3) AND INCORPORATE LIST
OF CITIES AND STATES BANNED FROM CITY-SPONSORED TRAVEL
[L. LANGER, D. WILSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution updating and clarifying the expense reimbursement policy applicable to elected and appointed officials of the City (most recently updated by the City Council as Resolution 15-4766) in compliance with Government Code Sections 53232. 2 and 53232. 3, to reflect subsequent changes in the City's fiscal policies.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______ A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD UPDATING THE CITY'S PUBLIC OFFICIALS EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY; and 2) Incorporate the list of City Council adopted resolutions banning City-sponsored travel to certain cities/states due to those cities’/states’ laws and policies that are counter to West Hollywood’s progressive values and policies.
5.B. RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION PLAQUE TO HONOR CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop design options for a recognition and appreciation plaque honoring and remembering Councilmembers that served the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop design options for a recognition and appreciation plaque honoring and remembering City Councilmembers; 2) Return to City Council with an overview of potential options for the commemorative plaque, including designs for consideration and location prior to moving forward with installation; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $30,000 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 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $30,000 from Fiscal Year 2022-23 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with the design and installation of the plaque.
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5.C. HUMANE AND SUSTAINABLE BEE REMOVAL [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney to research an ordinance to require the humane and sustainable removal of bees.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney to research and analyze establishing a local ordinance to require the humane and sustainable removal of bees; and 2) If the research determines that the ordinance is appropriate and defensible, return to City Council with the results of the analysis and recommendations for further consideration.
5.D. COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON PSILOCYBIN [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a community educational forum on psilocybin, including discussion on previous and current legislation aimed at decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms and other hallucinogenic substances, as well as the City’s efforts on this issue.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of a community
educational forum on psilocybin, including discussion on legislative efforts to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms and other hallucinogenic substances; 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.
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.
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 Council Agenda
Monday, April 3, 2023
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, April 17, 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
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
May 15 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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