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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
(Revised 5/12/23)
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
Land Acknowledgement:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
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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, the 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.
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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 has been 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, May 15, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, May 10, 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 May 1, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 929 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending May 5, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 929 and adopt Resolution No. 23-039, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 929.”
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied one (1) Claims for Damages filed against the City.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-16 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-07 TO FIX A NUMBERING ERROR
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AND RENUMBER WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 2,
TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.28 (PROHIBITING FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTER) AS CHAPTER 9.23, AND RETAINING EXISTING ARTICLE 2, TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.28 (PROHIBITION ON BASIS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER
IDENTITY)” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-16, amending Ordinance No. 23-07 to fix a numbering error renumbering West Hollywood Municipal Code Article 2, Title 9, Chapter 9.28 (prohibiting false and misleading advertising by Pregnancy Crisis Center) as Chapter 9.23, and retaining existing Article 2, Title 9, Chapter 9.28 (prohibition on basis of sexual orientation and gender identity).
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-16, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-07 TO FIX A
NUMBERING ERROR AND RENUMBER WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE ARTICLE 2, TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.28 (PROHIBITING
FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY PREGNANCY CRISIS
CENTER) AS CHAPTER 9.23, AND RETAINING EXISTING ARTICLE 2, TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.28 (PROHIBITION ON BASIS OF SEXUAL
ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY)”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-17 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING SECTION 15.12.010
AND REPEALING SECTION 15.12.030 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE ADOPTION OF FUTURE
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES BY RESOLUTION” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-17, amending Section 15.12.010 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to authorize the adoption of future sewer service charges by resolution.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-17, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING SECTION 15.12.010 AND REPEALING SECTION 15.12.030
OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE THE
ADOPTION OF FUTURE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES BY
RESOLUTION”.
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities, Recreation and Infrastructure Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, and Senior Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
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2.H. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended March 2023 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the March 2023 Treasurer’s Report.
2.I. 2023 WEHO PRIDE ARTS FESTIVAL UPDATE [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive information on the 2023 WeHo Pride Arts Festival’s events, exhibitions, and activities taking place between May 22 - June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and approve the list of events, exhibitions, and activities for the 2023 WeHo Pride Arts Festival.
2.J. WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY POET LAUREATE [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the amount of the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate honorarium stipend.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve increasing the City Poet Laureate honorarium stipend to $15,000 to be included in the Fiscal Year 24 budget.
2.K. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO REPLACE THE CITY’S CURRENT LEGACY FINANCE AND HUMAN
RESOURCES ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM
[L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, A. RUIZ, E. TSIPIS, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposal to replace the City’s current legacy finance and human resources Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposal to replace the city’s current legacy Finance and Human Resources ERP system; and 2) After proposal evaluation, return for authorization to enter into an agreement with the vendor whose proposal best meets the needs of the City.
2.L. REJECT THE BID RECEIVED AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR CIP 2305,
SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD AND ROSEWOOD AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rejecting the bid received to construct CIP 2305, San Vicente Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue Street Improvements, and authorize staff to reissue and re-advertise the bid.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reject the bid to construct CIP 2305, San Vicente Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue Street Improvements, as submitted on April 13, 2023, and return the associated bid bond; and 2) Authorize staff to reissue and re-advertise the bid solicitation to construct City Council Agenda
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CIP 2305, San Vicente Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue Street Improvements.
2.M. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH T&G GLOBAL, LLC. FOR CIP 2304, DECORATIVE LANTERN PROJECT MID-CITY STREET
LIGHTING [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with T&G Global, LLC to construct CIP 2304, Decorative Lantern Project Mid-City Street Lighting.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a construction agreement with T&G Global, LLC dba St. Nick’s, in the amount of $298,206.00, for the construction of CIP 2304, Decorative Lantern Project Mid-City Street Lighting; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the construction contract in amount not-to-exceed 20% ($59,641.20) of the total agreement amount; 4) Include a funding allocation in the amount of $357,847.20 for construction of CIP 2304, Decorative Lantern Project Mid-City Street Lighting and related costs in the Fiscal Year 23/24 budget; and 5) 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 2304, DECORATIVE LANTERN PROJECT
MID-CITY STREET LIGHTING, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 830.6.”
2.N. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH EMERGENCY-1 RESPONSE, INC. [D. RIVAS, M. KUSTANOVICH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement for services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc. in the amount of $130,000 for medical care center services during the West Hollywood Pride Celebration the weekend of June 2 through June 4, 2023, and during Halloween on October 31, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $130,000 for medical care center services during major special events or activities occurring in the City; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to this agreement.
2.O. AGREEMENT WITH NANCY BAKER CAHILL STUDIO FOR MOVING IMAGE MEDIA ARTWORK COMMISSION [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the recommendation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to approve the first commission of a moving image artwork for the Moving Image Media Art Program (MIMA), Flesh and Blood, by artist Nancy Baker Cahill, for exhibition at on 8743 Sunset Boulevard and 9157 Sunset Boulevard, from October 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Agreement for Services with Nancy Baker Cahill for a total not to exceed amount of $185,000 and authorize City Council Agenda
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the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.P. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH USA SHADE - PLAYPOWER, INC. FOR SHADE
STRUCTURES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]: SUBJECT:
The City Council will consider authorizing the use of the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement with USA Shade – PlayPower, Inc. to provide and install shade structures at City facilities to include the West Hollywood Park Dog Parks.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Purchase Orders to USA Shade – PlayPower, Inc., to provide an install shade at City facilities in a total amount not-to-exceed $400,000.
2.Q. AMENDMENT TO MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT WITH
SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS FOR COPYING AND REPRODUCTION
EQUIPMENT [L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an amendment to the contract with Sharp Business Systems for an additional twenty-four (24) months of maintenance, support, and usage of Sharp copier and printing equipment at City facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 from Sharp
Business Systems (Sharp) to extend the current contract for an additional twenty-four (24) months; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Lease Agreement.
2.R. 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 No. 9 to the agreement for services with Maroon Society; Increase by $9,423 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $289,341 to provide HIV Zero Evaluation Services.
2.S. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TREE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H.
COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide Tree Maintenance Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide Tree Maintenance Services for an increased amount of $2,481,378.78 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $6,508,378.70; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the Amendment.
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2.T. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH ART CONSERVATORS
FOR ART MAINTENANCE AND CONSERVATION ON-CALL
SERVICES [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, M. MITCHELL]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreements for art maintenance and conservation on-call services with Rosa Lowinger & Associates, Sculpture Conservation Studio of Constantinople Inc, and Silverlake Conservation LLC and extend the terms of the agreements.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for services with Rosa Lowinger & Associates to extend the term to June 30, 2024; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for services with Sculpture Conservation Studio of Constantinople Inc to extend the term to June 30, 2024; 3) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for services with Silverlake Conservation LLC to extend the term to June 30, 2024; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
2.U. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD LIST OF TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER SB-1 (BEALL)
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FY 2023-2024 [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution specifying certain transportation related projects eligible for funding under SB-1 (Beall) Transportation Funding to be completed during the next fiscal year.
The project list included in the resolution will be submitted to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) before the deadline of July 1, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017”; and 2) Direct staff to submit the City’s project list to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) before the July 1st, 2023, deadline.
2.V. APPROVAL OF THE RECLASSIFICATION OF FOUR POSITION [J.
JIMENEZ, C. LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN, J. LU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the recommendation from the Human Resources Division for approval of the reclassification of four existing positions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the reclassification of the Building Maintenance Supervisor position within the Facilities and Field Services Division of the Department of Public Works. Approve the revised classification specification of Building Maintenance Supervisor. Authorize salary placement from 5270n to 5280n; 2) Approve the reclassification of the Street Maintenance Supervisor position within the Facilities and Field Services Division of the Department of Public Works. Approve the revised classification specification of Street Maintenance Supervisor. Authorize salary placement from 5270n to 5280n; 3) Approve the reclassification of the Urban Forest and Landscape Maintenance Supervisor position within City Council Agenda
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the Facilities and Field Services Division of the Department of Public Works. Approve the revised classification specification of Urban Forest and Landscape Maintenance Supervisor. Authorize salary placement from 5270n to 5280n; and 4) Approve the reclassification of one Rent Stabilization and Housing Information Coordinator position within the Rent Stabilization Division of the Human Services and Rent Stabilization Department. Approve the revised classification specification of Rent Stabilization Supervisor. Authorize salary placement from 5270e to 5280e.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. USER FEE STUDY AND PROPOSED FEE RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 [L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and consider adopting a resolution establishing fees and charges for certain services provided by the City of West Hollywood for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The City Council will also receive and file the updated User Fee Study prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 23-________, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD;” and 2) Receive and file the Updated User Fee Study prepared by Willdan Financial Services.
3.B. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S CERTIFICATION OF A
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVAL TO
DEMOLISH ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SIX CONTIGUOUS
PARCELS IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW FIVE STORY, MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 8527-8555 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 8532-8552 N. WEST KNOLL DRIVE, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [J. KEHO, J. ALKIRE, L. YELTON]:
SUBJECT: This item is regarding a timely filed appeal of the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution Nos. PC 22-1481 certifying a final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and PC 22-1482 which approved the demolition of three, two-story commercial structures, surface parking lots, and four single-family dwelling units on six contiguous parcels (1.4-acre site) in order to construct a new, five-story, 158,836-square-foot mixed-use development containing 44,274 square feet of commercial space (including 12 live/work units, retail, restaurant, office, and personal service uses), and 111 residential apartment units (of which 17 are affordable) over three parking levels (two of which are subterranean) with 347 parking spaces. The project has not been amended or changed since the time of Planning Commission’s approval. This project is subject to the Housing City Council Agenda
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Accountability Act (HAA) as the project is 70% residential, exceeding the two-third residential threshold required under the HAA (Gov. Code 65589.5(h)(2)(B)). This project will add 111 additional residential units (including 17 affordable) to City’s existing housing stock. As a qualifying HAA housing development project, the project can only be denied with findings of a specific, adverse impact to the public health and safety that cannot be satisfactorily mitigated (Gov. Code 65589.5 (d)(2)). The project also includes 12 live/work units, which is a unique land use that can provide a more reasonable cost of living by combining a live/work use that the City seeks to encourage. The project is near major transit, which follows the state legislature’s recent intent to provide more housing near public transportation and in transit corridors.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and uphold 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 CAROL WEINER AND CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A PROPOSED
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 8527-8555 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND 8532-8552 N. WEST KNOLL DRIVE, 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 CAROL WEINER AND
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEMOLITION PERMIT AND
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO DEMOLISH ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES
ON SIX CONTIGUOUS PARCELS IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW,
FIVE-STORY, MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 44,274 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE
AND 111 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ABOVE THREE LEVELS OF PARKING WITH 347 PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 8527-8555 SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD AND 8532-8552 N. WEST KNOLL DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF
ORGANIZATION CHART, ADDING ELEVEN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
POSITIONS, AND ELIMINATING TEN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
POSITIONS [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on organizational structure changes and consider approval of adding eleven full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and eliminating ten FTE positions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Proposed Organization Chart City Council Agenda
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effective July 1, 2023; 2) Approve adding the following new positions: a.
Diversity & Inclusion Officer, b. Innovation Officer, c. Supervisor (Social Services), d. Specialist (Social Services), e. Public Safety Manager, f.
Recreation Specialist, g. Recreation Leader I (4 Part-Time), h. Public Works Inspector, i. Engineering Permit Technician, j. Assistant Director of Community Development; 3) Approve eliminating the following positions:
a. Innovation Manager, b. Senior Innovation Analyst, c. Strategic Initiatives Manager, d. Transportation & Transit Operations Technician, e. Mediator, f. Public Safety Administrator, g. Recreation Leader II (1 Full-Time), h.
Recreation Leader I (3 Full-Time).
5.B. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, W.
MOULDER, D. SMITH, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including crime data from October 2022 to April 2023; progress of the Block by Block Security Ambassador Program; collaboration between social services outreach and law enforcement; progress on training for the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station and Block by Block Security Ambassadors; and confirm citywide community safety contract staffing levels.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update and provide feedback on community safety activities. 2) Confirm citywide community safety contract staffing levels to consider as part of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
5.C. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making direct and at-large appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Make new appointments or re-appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards; with terms ending February 28, 2025, as follows: Councilmember Byers to make a direct appointment to the following: a. Senior Advisory Board; Councilmember Heilman to make a direct appointment to the following: a. Social Justice Advisory Board; 2) Call for nominations for the at-large appointments for the following Commissions and Advisory Boards: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission:
2 at-large appointments, b. Business License Commission: 2 at-large appointments, c. Historic Preservation Commission: 2 at-large appointments, d. Human Services Commission: 2 at-large appointments, e. LGBTQ+ Commission: 2 at-large appointments, f. Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission: 2 at-large appointments, g.
Public Safety Commission: 2 at-large appointments, h. Rent Stabilization Commission: 2 at-large appointments, i. Transportation & Mobility Commission: 2 at-large appointments, j. Disabilities Advisory Board : 4 atlarge appointments, k. Russian-Speaking Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, l. Transgender Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments, m.
Women’s Advisory Board: 4 at-large appointments.
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Monday, May 15, 2023
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR [L. BIERY, T. COYNE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the levy of an annual assessment against businesses within the West Hollywood Sunset Strip Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. This includes the consideration of approval of the District annual report, adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and scheduling a public hearing for June 26, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_________, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT AGAINST BUSINESSES WITHIN THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 26, 2023, to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
6.B. CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT AND
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN
ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR [L. BIERY, T.
COYNE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will initiate preliminary proceedings regarding the establishment of the West Hollywood Design District (District) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Preliminary steps include the consideration of approval of the District annual report and adoption of a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and scheduling a public hearing for June 26, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST
BUSINESSES WITHIN THE WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 26, 2023, to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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6.C. LEVY OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024 [L. BIERY, T. COYNE, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution of intention for the proposed levy of assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District (District) for fiscal year 2023-2024 which will provide for holiday decorations; and set a public hearing for June 26, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE ENGINEER,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, AND SETTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING”; and 2) Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on June 26, 2023, to hear protests or objections to the District’s proposed assessment and activities for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
6.D. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY AND AMENDMENT NO. 13 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
SERVICES WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR CIP 2303, SANTA MONICA BLVD BETWEEN CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD. AND
LA CIENEGA BLVD. PAVEMENT REPAIR PROGRAM [S. CAMPBELL,
J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a construction agreement with PALP Inc. dba Excel Paving Company to construct CIP No. 2303, Santa Monica Blvd. between Crescent Heights Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd. Pavement Repair Program and amending the agreement for services with Michael Baker International to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with PALP Inc. dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,498,750.00 for the construction of CIP No. 2303, Santa Monica Blvd. between Crescent Heights Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd. Pavement Repair Program, 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 Agreement in an amount not-to-exceed 25% ($374,687.50) of the total Agreement amount; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate an additional $880,549.40 from unallocated reserves in the Santa Monica Reconstruction Fund to account number 303-4-08-84-704028 for construction of CIP No. 2303, Santa Monica Blvd. between Crescent Heights Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd.
Pavement Repair Program and its related costs; 4) Approve Amendment No. 13 to the Agreement for Services with Michael Baker International to increase the amount of the Agreement by $150,415.00 for a total not-toexceed amount of $1,028,620.83, and extend the term of the Agreement, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 5) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_______, “A City Council Agenda
Monday, May 15, 2023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2303, SANTA MONICA BLVD BETWEEN
CRESCENT HEIGHTS BLVD. AND LA CIENEGA BLVD. PAVEMENT
REPAIR PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
830.6.”
6.E. PROGRAMMING FOR HALLOWEEN 2023 [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, D. RIVAS, L. BIERY, T. COYNE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a 2023 Halloween event.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the general programming outline for Halloween 2023: street closures, temporary infrastructure (portable toilets and lighting), Special Event Permit fee waivers, enhanced public safety resources, and a DJ.
6.F. SET DATE FOR THE ANNUAL CONGRESS OF COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider scheduling the 2023 Annual Congress of Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Clerk to schedule the Annual Congress of Commissions and Advisory Boards on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; and 2) Alternate date as decided upon by the City Council.
6.G. A RESOLUTION TO RESCIND PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS THAT RESTRICTED CITY-SPONSORED TRAVEL TO
CERTAIN CITIES AND STATES [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to rescind previously adopted resolutions that restricted City-sponsored travel to certain cities and states that enacted policies that run counter to the core values embraced by the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS WHICH RESTRICTED
CITY-SPONSORED TRAVEL TO CERTAIN CITIES AND STATES THAT
ENACTED POLICIES THAT RUN COUNTER TO THE VALUES
EMBRACED BY THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD;” and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to California Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Senator Ben Allen, California State Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, and other parties as deemed appropriate, including Governors of states for which City-sponsored travel had been previously restricted.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
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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, June 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G ME ETI NG S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
June 26 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
July 17 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
August 21 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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