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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Shyne called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and read the Land Acknowledgment.
City Clerk Crowder announced the following: "A technical issue is impacting captions for tonight's meeting broadcast. This may affect viewers tuning-in on Spectrum Channel 10 and though the City website video link at www.weho.org/wehotv. Users of most Smart TVs may turn on auto-generated captions using TV menu settings. All viewers can access auto-generated captions on YouTube by viewing the meeting broadcast through the City's WeHoTV YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/wehotv and tapping the "CC" button on the lower right side of the video frame. Thank you for your understanding as we work to restore caption services".
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: David Nash led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmember Byers, Councilmember Heilman,
Councilmember Meister, Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, and
Mayor Shyne.
None.
City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, Administrative Services Director Janet Jimenez, City Clerk Crowder, and Assistant City Clerk Morales.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder noted that there were no changes from staff.
Councilmember Meister requested that Items 6.A., 6.B., and 6.C. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Items 2.PP., 2.QQ., and 2.RR., respectively.
Councilmember Heilman and Meister noted their recusal to Agenda Item 2.BB.
Councilmember Heilman requested that Item 2.U. be moved to Excluded Consent or Tabled to the July 17th City Council meeting. (Item 2.U. was heard as part of Item 5.0.) He also requested that Items 3.B.,3.C., and 3.D. be heard together, and that Items 3.E.,
3.F., and 3.G. would be heard together.
Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, to approve the June 26, 2023 agenda, as amended.
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ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Mayor Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Esther Baum and John O'Neil.
Councilmember Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carol Higgins Clark and Joshua Kaufman.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Deputy Jerry Ortiz.
**During Councilmember Comments, Councilmember Byers requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Benita Roth.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson presented a Proclamation to the Clean Power Alliance celebrating its 5th anniversary.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT:
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.JJ. and the recent Drag Story Hour.
JERARD WRIGHT, on behalf of the GREATER LOS ANGELES ASSOCIATION OF REAL TORS, spoke in support of Item 2.NN. and the importance of opportunities to address homelessness issues.
DARWIN RODRIGUEZ, on behalf of the INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC STRATEGIES, spoke in support of Item 2.JJ.
FELICIA HILARIO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.00.
BRIAN RISLEY, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of Item 2.JJ.
DAVID NASH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the City's quick response to the concerns he expressed at the last City Council meeting regarding updating a unit to accommodate a recently disabled community member.
RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the recent passing of Senior Advisory Boardmember Esther Baum.
LUCIAN TUDOR, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding recent Code Enforcement actions at La Boheme including the removal of the outdoor restrooms, the permitting process, and public safety.
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BARBARA TENZER, spoke in support of business, against Block-by-Block ambassadors and minimum wage.
TOD HALLMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the lack of inclusiveness at the recent Juneteenth event.
ANTHONY "REED" D'EVGENIO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding a process for permitting food peddlers at special events.
The following individual submitted a Citizen Position Slip:
ALBERTO MUNOZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in support of Item 2.00.
The City Council took a recess at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
City Manager Wilson commented that staff is working with La Boheme and the permit process. He spoke regarding Juneteenth and noted that the Social Justice Advisory Board will be part of the Juneteenth Event planning next year. He announced upcoming meetings and events.
Councilmember Meister asked for more information on Items 2.Z. and 2.FF.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on the Consent Calendar with the addition of Items 6.A., 6.B., and 6.C. and the removal of Item 2.U., was $8,303,590 in expenditures, $1,011,224 in revenue, and ($7,505) in waived fees.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
2.A.,8.,C.,D.,E.,F.,G.,H.,l.,J.,K.,L.,M.,N.,O.,P.,Q.,R.,S.,T.,V.,W.,X.,Y.,Z.,AA.,88.,CC.
DD.,EE.,FF.,GG.,HH.,ll.,JJ.,KK.,LL.,MM.,NN.,OO.,PP.,QQ.,RR. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, and approved, noting the recusal of Councilmembers Heilman and Meister on the Symblaze contract as part of Item 2.88.
2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, June 26, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff's Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
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ACTION: Approve the minutes of May 15, 2023. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.C. DEMAND REGISTER NO. 930, RESOLUTION NO. 23-050:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve payment of bills due as presented by the Director of Finance.
ACTION: Approve Demand Register No. 930 and adopt Resolution No. 23-050, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 930". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City's thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied two (2) Claims for Damages from James Gavia and Jonathan Deckel filed against the City.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.E. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission, Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, and Women's Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
ACTION: Receive and file. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.F. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR APRIL 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer's Reports for the month ended April 2023 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Receive and file the April 2023 Treasurer's Report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.G. GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 2022 [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M.
MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the General Plan Annual Progress Report for the calendar year 2022 and authorize staff to submit the report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (QPR) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in compliance with state requirements. The Annual Progress Report is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15601 (b)(3).
ACTION: Authorize staff to submit the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research and DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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the California State Department of Housing and Community Development.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.H. APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the Zero Emission Bus Ro/lout Plan that provides a roadmap to transition the existing Cityline bus fleet to zero-emission buses.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve and adopt the Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan, effective July 1, 2023; and 2) Direct staff to submit the attached Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan to the California Air Resources Board (GARB) as required. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.1. APPROVAL OF SIX (6) NEW CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS AND EIGHT (8) REVISED CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS [J.
JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C. LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN, J. LU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the approval of six (6) new classification specifications and eight (8) revised classification specifications.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the new classification specifications for the following positions: a. Public Safety Manager, Grade 2131 e, b.Equity & Inclusion Officer, Grade 5300e, c.lnnovation Officer, Grade 5300e, d.
Strategic Initiatives Supervisor, Grade 5300e, e. Human Services Specialist, Grade 5250n, f. Engineering Permit Technician, Grade 5220n; 2) Approve the reclassification of the following positions: a. Building & Aquatic Center Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 5280e, b. Social Services Supervisor, Grade 5300e, c. Senior Risk Management & Safety Analyst, Grade 5290e, d. Senior Engineering Associate, Grade 5280e; 3) Approve the revised classification specifications of the following positions: a.
Building Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 5280e, b. Street Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 5280e, c. Urban Forest and Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, Grade 5280e, d. Public Works Inspector, Grade 5260n; and 4) Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employee's Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636(b )(1 ).
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.J. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH GRANICUS LLC, TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL DATA AND ANALYTICAL SERVICES [D.
RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Granicus LLC, to provide short-term rental data and analytical services including address verification, pro-active and continuous compliance monitoring, and permitting/licensing and tax collection services for the City of West Hollywood.
ACTION: Approve the Agreement for services with Granicus LLC, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,415.25 for an initial period of one (1) DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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year, with the ability to extend the contract for up to one (1) additional year for up to four (4) consecutive years. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.K. AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICE WITH CATHY JON ENTERPRISES, INC.
AND INFOJINI, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED TEMPORARY STAFFING
SERVICES [J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C. LEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Agreements for temporary staffing services with two firms, CathyJon Enterprises, Inc. dba HB Staffing, and lnfojini, Inc., to provide limited-term and as-needed temporary staffing services citywide.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Contract Agreement with CathyJon Enterprises, Inc. dba HB Staffing. The term of the agreement shall be for three years in an amount not to exceed $225,000 annually up to a total of $675,000; 2) Approve Contract Agreement with lnfojini, Inc. The term of the agreement shall be for three years in an amount not to exceed $225,000 annually up to a total of $675,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.L. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH AVIATE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PURCHASE
OF A TENNANT M20 SCRUBBER/SWEEPER [S. CAMPBELL, H.
COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of the California Multiple Award Schedules cooperative purchasing agreement with Aviate Enterprises, Inc. to purchase a Tennant M20 Scrubber/Sweeper.
ACTION: Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Purchase Orders to Aviate Enterprises, Inc., for the purchase of a Tennant M20 Scrubber/Sweeper in a total amount not-to-exceed $83,000.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.M. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 [L. QUIJANO, B.
ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of cooperative purchasing agreements for the procurement of goods and related services for fiscal year 2023-2024.
ACTIONS: 1) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Purchase Orders for new cooperative purchasing agreements, subject to the review by the City Attorney, for contracts that are competitively bid contracts under Purchasing Alliances, as needed, in an amount not-to exceed $ 75,000; and 2) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Purchase Orders for existing contracts in an amount not-to-exceed DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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the authorized amount listed in table. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.N. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP [Y. QUARKER, J. DEL
TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for services with Architectural Resources Group (ARG) to extend the term of Agreement to December 31, 2023.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Amendment to the Agreement for services with Architectural Resources Group to extend the term of the Agreement by 6 months from June 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.0. AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE FOR
RECEPTIONIST SERVICES AT THE PLUMMER PARK COMMUNITY
CENTER [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, M. GASCA, D. ALHADDAD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Jewish Family Service (JFS) for receptionist services at the Plummer Park Community Center.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Jewish Family Service by: increasing the total amount of the Agreement by $60,000 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $120,000; and extending the term of the Agreement by a period of 12 months resulting in a new expiration date of June 30, 2024; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.P. ANNUAL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER,
J. HOLUB, B. LAWRENCE, D. RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS, S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amendments to the agreements for the provision of administrative hearing officer services related to Rent Stabilization hearings, appeals of administrative citations, impound appeals, and 2nd level parking citation review.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for hearing officer services with Elio Palacios, Jr. to increase the amount of the agreement by $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for hearing officer services with Richard Jones OBA Jones Mayer to increase the amount of the agreement by $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and 3) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for hearing officer services with Silver & Wright LLP to increase the amount of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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agreement by $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Q. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH UTRON
SYSTEMS INC. AND LAZ KARP ASSOCIATES, LLC [S. CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreements for services with Utron Systems and LAZ Karp Associates to modify the scope of services, increase the not-to-exceed amounts, and extend the term of the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for services with Utron Systems to expand the scope of services to include a phone app to request vehicles and increase the amount of the agreement by $276,834 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,283,176; 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for services with LAZ Karp Associates to increase the amount of the Agreement by $1,226,379 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,823,796 and extend the term of the Agreement by 24 months from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.R. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ENVISIO SOLUTIONS, INC. [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for services with Envisio Solutions, Inc. for the citywide performance management system to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the term of the agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for services with Envisio Solutions, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $83,531.25 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $130,031.25 and extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.5. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH WGJ ENTERPRISES, INC, DBA PCI [5. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R.
GARLAND, W. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for services with WGJ Enterprises, Inc, dba PC/, for Traffic Striping and Road Marking Maintenance Services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for services with WGJ Enterprises, Inc., dba PCI, to increase the amount of the Agreement by $184,000.00, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,126,568.75; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.T. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH VITAC [J. SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, J. LAWSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with VITAC for real-time captioning of live broadcasts of City meetings and other live City programming.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with VITAC to increase the amount of the agreement by $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $125,000 and extend the agreement by (12) twelve months, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.U. ANNUAL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE RENT
STABILIZATION DIVISION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF
SERVICES RELATED TO TENANCY ASSISTANCE AND DISPUTE
RESOLUTION SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, G. AVILES, Y.
SPITERI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving amendments and changes to current Agreements with the Coalition for Economic Survival and DG Mediation, Inc. by increasing the not-to-exceed amounts and extending terms to ensure a seamless continuation of services related to tenancy assistance, including legal clinics and dispute resolution.
ACTION: This item was heard as part of Item 5.D.
2.V. ANNUAL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE RENT
STABILIZATION DIVISION REGARDING PROVISION OF SERVICES
RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
[C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, G. AVILES, A. BORGE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving amendments and changes to current Agreements with the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC) and HouseKeys Inc. by increasing the not-to-exceed amounts and extending terms to ensure a seamless continuation of services related to resident services and management of affordable housing programs.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement for Affordable Housing Program Administration with West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation to increase the amount of the agreement by $250,275 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,190,275 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for lnclusionary Housing Program Administration with HouseKeys Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.W. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR AUDIO VISUAL
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND UPDATED SERVICES WITH
WESTERN AUDIO VISUAL [5. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Western Audio Visual to provide audio visual equipment maintenance and updated services including the WeHo TV Master Control Room Upgrades Project.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement with Western Audio Visual to provide audio visual equipment maintenance and updated services for an increased amount of $100,000 and a new total not-toexceed amount of $354,013; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.X. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH PSOMAS [5.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 6 with Psomas to provide on-call architectural and engineering services for City projects.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with Psomas to provide on-call architectural and engineering services for City projects for an increased amount of $200,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $1,150,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.Y. ON-CALL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM UPDATE AND
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
AMBIANCE TRANSPORTATION [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, F.
GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the On-Call Transportation Program, which serves older adult (62+) and/or disabled West Hollywood residents and consider approval of Amendment No. 6 to the existing Agreement for Services with Ambiance Transportation, operator, and administrator of the program.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Ambiance Transportation, extending the Agreement by 24 months and increase the amount of the Agreement by $1,482,840 for a total notto-exceed amount of $3,948,459; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.2. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ALL
CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing a contract amendment with All City Management Services (ACMS) to provide crossing guard services at two West Hollywood area elementary schools.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $86,461 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $287,211; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.AA. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 6 with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City's Capital Improvement Program.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City's Capital Improvement Program for an increased amount of $100,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $770,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.88. EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS WITH CUBIC TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS, BBB-CA, INC., AND SYMBLAZE, INC. FOR TRANSITRELATED SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. NGUYEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing contract amendments for transportation service-related contracts. These contracts include Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Cubic Transportation Systems to provide vehicle tracking services for the City's fixed-route transportation services; Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with BBB-CA, Inc. (d/b/a Block By Block California) to provide transit security services; and Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services with Symblaze, Inc. for program marketing services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Agreement for Services with Cubic Transportation Services to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $20,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $197,373; 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with BBB-CA, Inc. (d/b/a Block By Block California) to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $108,556 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $398,556; 3) Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Services with Symblaze, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement by one year and increase the amount of the Agreement by $33,300 for a total not- DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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to-exceed amount of $298,000; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar, noting the recusal of Councilmembers Heilman and Meister on Action No. 3 (Symblaze).
2.CC. 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.
ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 10 to the agreement for services with Maroon Society; Increase by $30,375 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $319,716 to provide HIV Zero Evaluation Services and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.DD. AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH LEHRER
ARCHITECTS LA, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES AT THE LOG CABIN SITE [L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, A.
BARTLE,O. DELGADO,R.ABRAMSON,M.BARKE~:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing an agreement for services with Lehrer Architects LA, Inc. for Architectural and Engineering Services at the Log Cabin site, 617-621 N. Robertson Boulevard.
ACTIONS: 1) Authorize staff to negotiate a contract for an agreement for architectural and engineering services at the Log Cabin with Lehrer Architects LA, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $766,628; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.EE. APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF THE NEW COOPERATION
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25 THROUGH 2026-27 [L.
QUIJANO, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a cooperation agreement with the County of Los Angeles Development Authority (LAGOA) for participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-051 , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
BY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SIGN
A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES." Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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2.FF. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS,
CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, SANTA MONICA, AND WEST
HOLLYWOOD REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST
SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (WMP) FOR THE BALLONA CREEK WATERSHED AND
THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS,
CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, AND WEST HOLLYWOOD REGARDING
THE COST SHARING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BALLONA
CREEK BACTERIA TMDL PROJECT [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the (1) Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (GIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Ba/Iona Creek Watershed and (2) Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Cost Sharing and Implementation of the Ba/Iona Creek Bacteria TMDL Project.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (GIMP) and Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Ballona Creek Watershed; 2) Approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, and West Hollywood regarding the cost sharing and implementation of the Ballona Creek Bacteria TMDL Project; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.GG. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS (IRWL) PROJECT ON SUNSET BOULEVARD, DOHENY DRIVE, SAN
VICENTE BOULEVARD, AND CRESCENT HEIGHTS BOULEVARD [S.
CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for the In-Roadway Warning Lights (IRWL) Project on Sunset Boulevard, Doheny Drive, San Vicente Boulevard, and Crescent Heights Boulevard by Servitek Electric, Inc.
ACTIONS: Accept the work and authorize the following: a. File the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk with the Los Angeles Recorder's Office, b.
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the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.HH. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE SIERRA BONITA AVE
FRONTAGE OF THE 1017 SIERRA BONITA, LLC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AT 1017 SIERRA BONITA [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right-of-way for street and sidewalk purposes along the Sierra Bonita Ave frontage of the 1017 Sierra Bonita, LLC development project located at 1017 Sierra Bonita Ave.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-052 "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING
GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY
PURPOSES AT 1017 SIERRA BONITA AVE IN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD"; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of Resolution No. 23-052, as well as the Easement in Attachment B for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.11. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR CITYWIDE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES [5. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rejecting all bids received to provide Citywide Elevator Maintenance Services and authorizing staff to re-issue and re-advertise the bid.
ACTIONS: 1) Reject all bids to provide Citywide Elevator Maintenance Services, as submitted on May 25, 2023, and return the associated bid bonds; and 2) Authorize staff to re-issue and re-advertise the bid solicitation for Citywide Elevator Maintenance Service. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.JJ. SUBSTANCE USE AND HARM REDUCTION TOWN HALL FORUM [C.
SCHROEDER, L. ISENBERG, D. MURRAY, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor a Substance Use and Harm Reduction Town Hall Forum focusing on overdose prevention and fentanyl, methamphetamine, and xylazine.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of a Town Hall Forum with APLA Health; Institute for Public Strategies; and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control on August 2, 2023, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.; 2) Waive the Facility Use Fee for the City Council Chambers for the Town Hall, as well as other costs associated with technical support; 3) Waive parking fees at the 5-story parking garage for event attendees; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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appropriate communications tools to promote the Town Hall, including, but not limited to, the City's website and social media tools, and livestreaming of the event on WeHoTV. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.KK. WEST HOLLYWOOD DRAG LAUREATE [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and ratify a recommendation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission for the West Hollywood Drag Laureate 2023-25.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the recommendation from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission for Pickle to serve as the West Hollywood Drag Laureate 2023-25; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 3) Authorize the use of the City's name and logo on promotional and collateral materials for Drag Laureate-related programs and authorize the promotion of the programs through the City's website, calendar, and social media networks.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.LL. STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 [L. QUIJANO, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution determining and imposing a street maintenance assessment within the 1996 Street Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
The assessment rate is unchanged from 2022-2023.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-053, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DETERMINING THE
COST OF STREET MAINTENANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 AND
DETERMINING AND IMPOSING A STREET MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT WITHIN 1996 STREET MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ACT OF1982,
CHAPTER 6.4 OF PART 1 OF DIVISION 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE." Approved as part of the
Consent Calendar.
2.MM. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD INVESTMENT POLICY [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting the annual resolution for the City's investment policy.
ACTION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-054, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING A
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 22-5525". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.NN. DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT FOCUSING THE
CITY'S ATTENTION ON RETENTION AND ATTRACTION OF
BUSINESSES [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO, H. MOLINA]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider endorsing a series of initiatives to focus the City's attention on the retention of existing West Hollywood businesses and attracting new ones.
ACTIONS: 1) Direct the Director of the Economic Development Department (EDD) to develop a plan of action containing a series of initiatives focused on retaining West Hollywood businesses and attracting new ones; and 2) Report back in 60 days on the suggestions contained in this staff report and additional measures that could be developed to retain existing businesses and attract new ones. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.00. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE WRITERS
GUILD OF AMERICA AND ENCOURAGING THE RESUMPTION OF
NEGOTIATIONS TO REACH A FAIR CONTRACT WITH THE
ALLIANCE OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCERS [C.
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of the members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and encouraging the resumption of negotiations to reach a fair contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-055, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA (WGA)
AND ENCOURAGING THE RESUMPTION OF NEGOTIATIONS TO
REACH A FAIR CONTRACT WITH THE ALLIANCE OF MOTION
PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCERS (AMPTP)"; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to WGA and AMPTP leadership, and other parties as deemed appropriate. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.PP. (6.A.) CO-SPONSORSHIP OF OUTLOUD SPORTS FESTIVAL [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to Co-Sponsor the OutLoud Sports Festival. The festival's dodgeball tournament will be held in West Hollywood Park's Aquatic and Recreation Center on September 2 and 3, 2023.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve a Co-sponsorship of the OutLoud Sports Festival to be held at West Hollywood Park on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 2023; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship agreement between the City and OutLoud Sports; 3) Approve waiving the Facility Use Fee for the West Hollywood Park Aquatic and Recreation Center or any other Permit Fees required for the successful execution of the event. (Estimated $2,925 in waived fees); 4) Approve the waiver of parking fees at the 5-story parking lot for tournament participants of the event on both days (estimated $1,200 in waived fees); 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event; 6) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; and 7) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the Outloud Sports Festival, including, but not limited to, the City's website and social media tools. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2.QQ. (6.8) SPONSORSHIP OF A COMMUNITY TOWN HALL FORUM WITH ASSEMBLYMEMBER RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR [J. ERICKSON, C.
BYERS, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the sponsorship of a community town hall forum with Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, (OWest Hollywood), who represents the 51 st District of the California State Assembly.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a community town hall forum with Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, (D-West Hollywood), who represents the 51 st District of the California State Assembly, which includes West Hollywood; 2) Authorize the use of the City's name and logo on invitations and other collateral materials for the forum, which the office of Assemblymember Chavez Zbur may produce; 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 & Technology Services to allocate $580 from account 100-1-01-00- 531001 Special Council Programs in FY24 for costs associated for technical support and operation of the City Council Chamber's AV equipment (Waveguide); and 5) Authorize an additional hour of validated parking for up to 50 vehicles, at the 5-story West Hollywood Park garage, for a total of three hours not to exceed $150. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
6.C. (2.RR) CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SHOPQUEER.CO AND WAYOUT'S POPUP BOOK FAIRS [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor ShopQueer.co and The wayOUT's 'Rainbow Book Bus' pop-up book fair events in West Hollywood highlighting LGBTQ+ and queer writers and authors throughout the months of July and August.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of ShopQueer.co and The wayOUT's pop-up book fair events at Plummer Park in July and August; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement between the City and ShopQueer.co and The wayOUT; 3) Approve waiving the Special Event Permit Fee ($1 ,500), Building and Safety Permit Fee ($350) and the Encroachment Fee ($200) and any other Permit Fees required for the successful execution of these pop-up events. (Estimated $2,050 in waived fees); 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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materials for the event; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City's website, a press release, and social media tools. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, ADOPTING INCREASES TO SEWER SERVICE
CHARGES [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider adopting a resolution increasing the sewer service charges for ongoing maintenance and operation of the City's sewer system. If adopted, this Resolution is statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to California Public Resources Code section 21 0B0(b)(B) and State CEQA Guidelines section 15273(a).
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Langer read the following into the record :
This Public Hearing was set in compliance with Proposition 218. The City mailed a notice of this Public Hearing to every record owner whose property is subject to the imposition of the proposed sewer charges since sewer charges are placed on the property tax roll for collection. The date and time of this public hearing is not less than 45 days after the City mailed the notice.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is for the City Council to hear all oral testimony and consider all written protests concerning the proposed rate increases. It is also held to determine whether there is a majority protest to the proposed charges and whether to proceed with the adoption of the proposed charges.
Property owners are not required to provide oral testimony at today's hearing. If they wish, they may submit a written protest directly to the City Clerk indicating their opposition to proposed rate increases. In order for their protest to be counted, they must submit a WRITTEN PROTEST PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT. The
Public Hearing will be closed after the City Council has heard and considered all oral testimony on these items. Oral comments made today do not qualify as written protests.
If written protests against the proposed rate increases are presented by a MAJORITY of the owners of the identified parcels upon which the charges are to be imposed, the City Council MAY NOT impose the rate increases.
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If there is no majority protest, the City Council MAY impose the rate increases.
Pursuant to State law governing Proposition 218, in determining whether a majority protest exists, only one written protest per parcel may be counted.
City Engineer John Gilmour presented a summary of the rate increase.
No members of the public came forward.
City Clerk Crowder noted that prior to the close of the Public Hearing, we received a total of 103 written protest letters regarding the sewer service charges. For the proposed sewer service charges, a majority of the owners of the identified parcels (i.e., the number required to constitute a majority protest) would equal 4,914. A majority protest does not exist to the proposed sewer service charges.
Mayor Shyne closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-056: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING
INCREASES TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES". Motion by
Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Byers and approved.
**Item's 3.8., 3.C., and 3.0. were combined and heard at the same time.
3.8. COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual FY 2023-24 sewer service charges on the property tax roll.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder indicated that the public hearing was noticed as required by law.
No members of the public came forward.
Mayor Shyne closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-057: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SEWER CHARGES COLLECTED ON
THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND DIRECTING THE
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ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE
TAX ROLL". Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved.
3.C. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC
WASTE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 [5. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual solid waste, recycling, and organic waste fees for residential properties on the property tax roll.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder indicated that the public hearing was noticed as required by law.
No members of the public came forward.
Mayor Shyne closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-058: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND
ORGANIC WASTE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY TO FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL"; and 3)
Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the charges on the FY 2023-24 Property Tax Roll. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved.
3.D. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX BILL OF PROPERTY OWNERS [S. CAMPBELL, J.
GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider whether or not to request the County Auditor to place delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax bills of delinquent solid waste account holders.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder indicated that the public hearing was noticed as required by law.
No members of the public came forward.
Mayor Shyne closed the public hearing.
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ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-059: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING THE
REPORT PROPOSING TO HAVE DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
SERVICE CHARGES COLLECTED ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY TO
FILE SAID REPORT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR TO PLACE SAID CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL"; and 3) Direct the City Clerk to request Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to place the delinquent charges on the property tax roll. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved. **Agenda Item's 3.E., 3.F., and 3.G. were combined, and approved as follows:
3.E. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND LEVYING
AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, AND
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM OF WORK WITH THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE [L. BIERY, T. COYNE, D.
PURIFICACION]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming the annual report submitted by the Advisory Board of the West Hollywood Design District and levying the assessment for fiscal year 2023-2024. The Council will also consider amending the Agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the West Hollywood Design District's fiscal year 2023-2024 program of work to modify the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the term of the Agreement for one year.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
The following member of the public came forward:
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, spoke to thank the City for its continued support.
Mayor Shyne closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-060 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
DESIGN DISTRICT AND LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
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DESIGN DISTRICT;" 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the 2023-2024 West Hollywood Design District work program to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $98,029.00 for a total not to exceed of $224,989.00 and to extend the Agreement for one year; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved.
3.F. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SUNSET STRIP
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT AND
LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, AND
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTERING THE
PROGRAM OF WORK WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE [L. BIERY, T. COYNE, D. PURIFICACION]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming the annual report submitted by the Advisory Board of the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District and levying the assessment for fiscal year 2023-2024. The City Council will also consider amending the Agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the Sunset Strip District's fiscal year 2023-2024 program of work to modify the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the term of the Agreement for one year.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Councilmember Heilman commented on the banners proposed on the light poles. He also encouraged more events to promote the Sunset Strip.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson shared Councilmember Heilman's sentiment regarding more events to promote the Sunset Strip.
Business Development Manager Taylor Coyne shared that the Sunset Strip Business Improvement District is in the planning phase for upcoming events.
The following member of the public came forward:
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, spoke to thank the City for its continued support.
Mayor Shyne closed the Public Hearing.
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ACTIONS: Adopt Resolution No. 23-061 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD TO THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
SUNSET STRIP BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND LEVYING
AN ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD SUNSET STRIP DISTRICT;" 2)
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for services with the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to administer the 2023-2024 West Hollywood Sunset Strip Business Improvement District work program to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $250,339.00 for a total not to exceed of $584,124.00 and to extend the Agreement for one year; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved.
3.G. CONFIRMATION OF THE LEVY OF AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND AMENDMENT TO
THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DEKRA-LITE INDUSTRIES
[L. BIERY, T. COYNE, D. PURIFICACION, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution confirming a diagram and the levy of assessments for the Santa Monica Boulevard Maintenance District for fiscal year 2023- 2024. The City Council will also consider amending the Agreement for services with Dekra-Lite Industries for the installation, removal, and storage of holiday lights for Santa Monica Boulevard for the 2023 holiday season to modify the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the term of the Agreement for one year.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
GENEVIEVE MORRILL, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, spoke to thank the City for its continued support.
Mayor Shyne closed the Public Hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and adopt Resolution No. 23- 062: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR
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removal, and storage of holiday lights for Santa Monica Boulevard for the 2023 holiday season to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $96,719.41 for a total not to exceed of $225,637.75, and to extend the Agreement for one year; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement. Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and approved.
3.H. REQUEST TO PERMIT MODIFICATIONS OF AN EXISTING TALL WALL AT 9201 SUNSET BOULEVARD [L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, J.
KEHO, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The proposal is to allow the relocation and increase in size of an existing tall wall sign at 9201 Sunset Boulevard. The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the approval of an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-001 ), Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA23-0004) and Development Agreement (DA23-0003) for the modifications of the existing tall wall sign at 9201 Sunset Boulevard. The proposed modification of the tall wall sign is exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
The City Councilmembers provided their ex parte communications.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
**The City Council recessed at 7:06 P.M. and reconvened at 7:12 P.M. ** Property Development Manager Brian League provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 26, 2023 via a power point presentation.
Councilmember Meister inquired if there were any community meetings held and if the item went to the Design Review Subcommittee of the Planning Commission. She asked about the increase to the size of the current tall wall being proposed, she confirmed the language in the DA regarding views, and inquired as to why the revenue share with the City was fixed. Director of Planning & Development Services John Keho, Mr.
League, and City Attorney Langer responded to these inquiries.
Councilmember Heilman asked staff to clarify how the dollar amount was reached for the revenue share. Mr. League responded .
JEFF SEYMOUR, on behalf of the APPLICANT, spoke in support of approval the proposed revisions to the current tall wall and provided background information.
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Councilmember Meister asked the applicant why they did not comment at the Planning Commission or City Council hearings regarding the billboard potentially blocking their tall wall. They had no response.
The following speaker came forward:
GENEVIEVE MORILL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this item.
Mayor Shyne closed the public testimony portion of the public hearing.
Councilmember Heilman inquired about policies for view obstruction . Mr.
Keho stated that staff didn't predict an impact.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson spoke in support of the project; however, he did express concern with the portion of the wall that is a different color and requested that a condition be added to the approvals to address this.
Councilmember Meister noted that she could not support the request because it is more than a modification and granting this request was setting a dangerous precedent that views are protected, opening up the City for more requests and lawsuits.
Councilmember Byers noted community engagement comments included in the staff report and spoke of the benefits of the new talk wall that currently don't exist. She expressed concern with the "blank" space on the tall wall. Mr. Keho noted that staff can add a condition to address this.
Councilmember Heilman noted that he had concerns with the lighting and its impact to residents; however, he stated that staff addressed his concerns. He reiterated Councilmember Byers comments that the current sign does not provide any revenue to the City, whereas the new tall wall will provide revenue to the community.
Mr. League read language into the record to address the blank space that will be included in the Conditional Use Permit 3.16 "The portion of the east wall that does not contain the tall wall image shall be painted a solid color distinguishable from the primary colors used on the advertising campaign and the allowed sign area".
Mayor Shyne closed the public hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve an amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP23-001) including the change to Condition 3.16, Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA23-0004) and Development Agreement Overlay (DA23- 0003) to permit the relocation of an existing tall wall with increased size at 9201 Sunset Boulevard; 2) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 23- DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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18 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE RELOCATED TALL WALL WITH
INCREASED SIZE AT 9201 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;" 3) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 23-19 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE RELOCATED TALL WALL WITH
INCREASED SIZE AT 9201 SUNSET BOULEVARD WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA"; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-063, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
RELOCATED TALL WALL WITH INCREASED SIZE AT 9201 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA." Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, seconded by Councilmember Byers, and approved, noting the "no" vote of Councilmember Meister.
3.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
ENHANCING THE CITY'S ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR
UNLAWFUL VACATION (SHORT-TERM) RENTALS AND FINDING THE
ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA [L. LANGER, J. NATALIZIO, D.
RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS, J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, C. SCHROEDER, J.
HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an ordinance amending the West Hollywood Municipal Code enhancing the City's enforcement authority for unlawful vacation (short-term) rentals in the Zoning Ordinance (West Hollywood Municipal Code Title 19) and related amendments. The proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA under sections 15358 and 15061.
Mayor Shyne opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Crowder reported that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Neighborhood and Business Safety Manager Vyto Adomaitis provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 26, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tempore inquired about collecting fees. Director of Community Safety Danny Rivas responded.
Councilmember Byers inquired if our fees are comparable to other cities.
Mr. Rivas indicated that the fees are unique to our City.
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The following members of the public came forward:
TORI FUNK, on behalf of BETTER NEIGHBORS, spoke in support of the item and the importance of enforcement of the municipal code.
RAPHAEL GAMON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the lack of enforcement of the current regulations and in support of this item.
MARY KATE LEIBMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the lack of enforcement and noted that she requested public records to provide context on the issues she's faced.
Councilmember Meister noted that Santa Monica has had success in enforcing its short term rental ordinance and inquired if staff considered including some of their language into our ordinance. City Attorney Langer responded that language from both the cities of Santa Monica and San Francisco were included in the new ordinance. She also alerted staff of luxury vacation ads listing rental units and single family homes.
Councilmember Heilman requested that Section 19.36.331 be amended removing "at the time" to read as follows:
19.36.331 Vacation Rentals Section C Hosting Platform Responsibilities 1) Hosting platforms shall not complete any Booking Transaction for any Vacation Rental in the City if the Hosting Platform receives a fee for the Booking Transaction.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson requested a quarterly report from staff on enforcement measures.
Mayor Shyne inquired about additional Code Enforcement staff. Mr. Rivas commented that contract Code Enforcement staff is included in the budget.
Mayor Shyne closed the Public Hearing.
ACTIONS: 1) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 23-20: "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE
19 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE ENHANCING THE
CITY'S ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FOR UNLAWFUL VACATION
(SHORT-TERM) RENTALS" including the change to Section 19.36.331; and 2) Provide a quarterly update to the City Council on enforcement measures. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, seconded by Councilmember Heilman, and approved.
4. LEGISLATIVE:
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
**The City Council recessed at 8:20 P.M. and reconvened at 8:30 P.M. **
5.A. UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
CARE TEAM BEHAVIORAL HEAL TH CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM,
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH HATHAWAYSYCAMORES, AND AUTHORIZATION OF A FORTHCOMING MOU
WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
[C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, E. ANDERSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a progress update on the development of the West Hollywood Care Team, which will serve the community as a behavioral health crisis response program. The Council will also consider approval of an agreement for services with HathawaySycamores (Sycamores) to operate the West Hollywood Care Team and authorizing the City Manager to execute the forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health for integration of the Care Team with the County's Alternative Crisis Response system.
Councilmember Heilman noted that evaluation standards need to be in place before proceeding with the implementation of this program. He also expressed concern with the lack of responsiveness by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. He is in support of the Item.
Councilmember Meister raised the same concerns as Councilmember Heilman and requested that staff inquire if the County can provide funds from Measure H funds.
Mayor Shyne spoke in support of the item. She requested that staff work with Supervisor Horvath. She also inquired about space for the contract staff.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson and Councilmember Byers expressed their thanks and support for the item.
Councilmember Meister inquired about space for Hathaway-Sycamores.
City Manager Wilson noted the City is currently exploring office space across the street from City Hall.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with HathawaySycamores for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,186,836 until June 30, 2024, with the option to renew the agreement for two additional years for a total not-to-exceed amount of $7,737,021. The budget includes one-time DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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start-up capital expenses to purchase the necessary vehicles and equipment for Care Team operations; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the forthcoming MOU with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, seconded by Mayor Shyne, and approved.
5.8. DOCKLESS MICRO-MOBILITY (E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS) PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE [J. KEHO, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD, 5.
CAMPBELL, V. GUARINO, C. WAGMAN, D. RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the Dockless Micro-mobility Pilot Program, including information on the implementation of speed-throttling sidewalk detection technology, new State-mandated insurance requirements, and additional financial recovery options for the Program.
Associate Planner Paige Portwood provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated June 26, 2023.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson inquired about the reduction in emIssIons the micro-mobility pilot program has accomplished. Ms. Portwood shared that it equates to roughly 253 metric tons or approximately 55 passenger vehicles. He also inquired about throttling, geomapping, and insurance requirements.
Councilmember Meister inquired about the reduction in emissions and if staff is considering ABM's driving around picking up the scooters. Ms.
Paige indicated that this wasn't part of the analysis.
Mayor Shyne inquired about the survey. Planning Manager Francisco Contreras responded. She also inquired about Attachment D that compares our fees to other cities, specifically the policy compliance fee.
She also inquired about ABM.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson inquired about the average time to pick up a scooter. Parking Operations Supervisor Coby Wagman responded that it's about 20 minutes.
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked staff for their research and spoke in support of Alternative 3.
MIKIE FRIEDMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to micromobility pilot program and in support of Alternative 1.
MICHAEL COVATO, on behalf of BIRD RIDES, INC., spoke of the benefits of e-bikes and e-scooters.
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BRAD KEISTLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding his love of his e-bike and in support of Alternative 3.
MANNY RODRIGUEZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of
Alternative 1 .
MURRAY ARONSON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to
scooters and in support of additional public safety.
RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the introduction of scooters to the City when the operators dumped them on City sidewalks without a permit, business license, or notification to the City. He shared that they are a hazard.
KATHERINE DODSON, on behalf of WHEELS, spoke about Wheels' micro-mobility program.
DEREK STEHLIN, on behalf of SPIN, spoke about SPINS' program.
JACOB MANDEL, on behalf of SUPERPEDESTRIAN, spoke regarding their program in Los Angeles.
CHARLIE MASTOLONI, on behalf of LIME, spoke regarding Lime's program.
ALEK FREEDMAN, LOS ANGELES, spoke in support of Alternative 2.
The following individuals submitted Citizen Position Slips:
JESSIE HARRIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in support of this item of micromobility.
MICHAEL CARTER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in support of the item.
PATRICK BLOOD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in opposition to continuing the micro-mobility pilot program.
A lengthy deliberation by the City Council ensued.
ACTIONS: 1) Citywide speed limit of 10 mph for E-Bikes and E-Scooters; 2) Renegotiate the contracts with Lime and Byrd to include an annual fee of $25,000, a per device fee of $100, a per trip fee of $.40, a policy compliance fee, a fee to cover the City's cost for ABM, and conduct educational campaigns; 3) a statistical survey for residents & users where residents can be sorted out; 4) Present the item to the Transportation & Mobility Commission prior to bringing the renegotiated contracts to the DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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City Council for approval in October. Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, seconded by Mayor Shyne, and approved, noting the "no" votes of Councilmember Heilman and Councilmember Meister.
5.C. SPECIAL COUNCIL PROGRAMS INITIATIVES AND EVENTS [D.
WILSON, C. SAFRIET, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider modifications to the Special Council Program account, including eligibility specifications and appropriation amount.
Mayor Shyne inquired about Recommendation No. 3, specifically programs or projects. City Manager Wilson responded.
Councilmember Heilman requested that we allow for some flexibility.
Councilmember Meister requested that staff review ongoing events.
Director of Community Services Yvonne Quarker responded.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve event-planning support for community events and community programs; 2) Increase the annual budget for the Special Council Programs by $30,000 to $130,000 beginning with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023 and authorize the City Manager to adjust the proposed FY2023-24 Budget and related documents to reflect this change; 3) Approve implementing a change in practice in which Councilinitiated items directing staff to initiate new studies, programs, or projects that require oversight and analysis be incorporated into a future annual or mid-year budget for funding and inclusion in departmental workplans; and 4) Direct staff to review the City's Event Co-sponsorship policy and return to the City Council with recommended adjustments as needed to ensure that co-sponsored events are well-attended, cost-effective, and beneficial to the West Hollywood community. Motion by Mayor Shyne, seconded by Councilmember Heilman, and approved.
The City Council took a recess at 10:09 p.m. and reconvened at 10:18 p.m.
5.D. FY 2023-24 SECOND-YEAR UPDATE TO THE CITY'S TWO-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL WORK PLAN [D. WILSON, C.
SAFRIET, L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting the second-year update to the West Hollywood Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-23 & 2023-24.
Prior to hearing this Item, the City Council heard Item 2.U. "ANNUAL
CONTRACT AMENDMENTS FOR THE RENT STABILIZATION
DIVISION REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SERVICES RELATED TO TENANCY ASSISTANCE AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES".
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Councilmember Heilman noted that given the recent loss of tenant protections, he is concerned that the contract amount for CES is not enough.
Councilmember Meister requested that CES work with Code Enforcement to address issues that renters raise to them with a reminder that CES is representing the City.
ACTIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement for proactive educational outreach and weekly legal clinic services with Coalition for Economic Survival to increase the amount of the agreement by $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $210,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; 2) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement for Mediation Services with DG Mediation, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $125,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000 and extend the agreement by twelve months from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024; and 3) Direct the City Manager to negotiate additional funding/scope of services with CES.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson, seconded by
Councilmember Heilman, and approved.
Back to Item 5.0.
CHRISTOPHER J. , WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of locating a permanent community garden.
SAM ELBAZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of locating a permanent community garden.
The following individuals submitted Citizen Position Slips:
MICHAEL CARTER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in support of the item.
POLLY BYSINGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, in support of the item with additional funding for Code Compliance.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson shared that the City Council gave previous direction to staff to locate a permanent community garden.
Council member Meister thanked City staff for their work on the budget and noted she was in support of the community garden program and historic preservation . She shared her concerns about the budget, suggesting that resilience be included in the workplan as a priority and to be careful about how performance metrics are utilized.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-064, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
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BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24" as specified in the Statement of Changes to Fund Balance, or as amended by the City Council; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $2 million in General Fund Reserves for purchase of Proposition A Funds; 3) Adopt the division and capital work plans presented in the Second-Year Update to the Two-Year Operating Budget and Capital Work Plan, as previously provided to the City Council and the public on the City's website, www.weho.org/budget.; 4) Approve the list of Pre-Approved Organizations and Events for City Councilmembers to attend at the City's expense; and 5) Approve the list of Budgeted Special Events. Motion by Councilmember Erickson seconded by Councilmember Heilman and approved.
5.E. 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.
STEVE DUNWOODY, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the recent Juneteenth event, the lack of inclusiveness, and no representation by the Social Justice Advisory Board.
ACTIONS: Appointments were made with terms ending February 28, 2025, as follows: 1) Council member Heilman made the following direct appointment: Social Justice Advisory Board - Jonathan Wilson; and 2) The City Council made the following at-large appointments: a. Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission: Dan Faltz & Sigourney Gunther b.
Business License Commission: Anthony Vulin c. Human Services Commission: Jimmy Palmieri & Steven Davis d. LGBTQ+ Commission:
Alec White & Chiedu Egbunjwe e. Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission: Santo Ragno & Deepa Krishna f. Rent Stabilization Commission : Adam Bass & John Adams g. Disabilities Advisory Board: Rick Watts, David Nash, Wesley Schwartz & Logan Leatham h. Russian-Speaking Advisory Board : Alex Tolocenco, Diana Volman, German Simakovski & Liudmila Raskin i. Senior Advisory Board: Michael Hollingsworth & Lee Walkup j. Transgender Advisory Board: Shane Nash, Anthony Daniel Padilla, AJ Singleton & Mallery Robinson k. Women's Advisory Board: Olivia Lane, Sajji Lazarus & Kat Lockwood.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF OUTLOUD SPORTS FESTIVAL [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO]:
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in West Hollywood Park's Aquatic and Recreation Center on September 2 and 3, 2023.
ACTION: This item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
6.8. SPONSORSHIP OF A COMMUNITY TOWN HALL FORUM WITH
ASSEMBL YMEMBER RICK CHAVEZ ZBUR [J. ERICKSON, C.
BYERS, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL TORO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the sponsorship of a community town hall forum with Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur, (DWest Hollywood), who represents the 51st District of the California State Assembly.
ACTION: This item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
6.C. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SHOPQUEER.CO AND WAYOUT'S POP-UP BOOK FAIRS [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, J. DEL
TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor ShopQueer.co and The wayOUT's 'Rainbow Book Bus' pop-up book fair events in West Hollywood highlighting LGBTQ+ and queer writers and authors throughout the months of July and August.
ACTION: This item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
RICHARD EASTMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, commented on various issues in the City.
CHI EDU EGBUNJWE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City Council for his appointment to the LGBTQ+ Commission.
JONATHAN WILSON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City Council for his reappointment and spoke about priorities for the Social Justice Advisory Board.
NATHALIE M., , spoke on issues regarding public safety and vandalism, requested the City Council address concerns on homelessness.
CARMEN BALASOIU, General Manager of LA BOHEME, spoke on incidents at the restaurant and concerns with public safety.
KAYLA SMITH, on behalf of LA BOHEME, spoke regarding issues with the higher minimum wage and public safety.
TORU TOYOKAMA, on behalf of LA BOHEME, spoke regarding challenges with code enforcement and permits.
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LUCIA Z., WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with homelessness in the City.
RICK WATTS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City Council for the appointments to the City's Commissions and Advisory Boards. He also welcomed the new members of the Disabilities Advisory Board.
TY GEL TMAKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the passing of Benita Roth.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the passing of Ether Baum.
WEST SIEGMILLER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the massage parlor outreach initiative and concerns with Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke on issues with homelessness and the lack of affordable housing.
DANNY HANG, WEST HOLL YWOOOD, congratulated the City on a successful Pride event and a new LGBTQ+ training program within the Sheriff's Department. He also thanked the Council for continuing the micro-mobility pilot program.
DANIELLE WILSON, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, commended the City for the Pride event and spoke in support of the conversations that Mayor Shyne is having with Sheriff Luna.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
City Manager Wilson responded to City Council inquiries regarding Items 2.Z. and 2.FF.
Mayor Shyne requested additional patrols around La Boheme.
Councilmember Heilman requested that Deputy City Manager Jackie Rocco and Assistant City Manager Oscar Delgado meet with representatives from La Boheme to address the concerns that they expressed during their public comments. He noted that he plans to bring an item forward regarding homelessness and mentioned having letters of agency on file so that Sheriffs can enter businesses and address trespassing issues.
He thanked everyone involved with this year's Pride festivities. He mentioned Item
2.GG. and expressed concern with the in-road warning lights. He thanked his colleagues for supporting Item 2.NN. He concluded his comments by reporting his attendance at the City Council Homelessness Subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Meister reported her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environment Committee and Regional Council meeting representing District 41 . She attended various Pride activities and noted her appreciation for staff's hard work. She participated in the POPS + PARTS' Symposium, the Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, the Chamber Meet and Greet with Sheriff Luna, and the OWLS Neighborhood Watch Meeting. She commented on Item 2.G. regarding the General Plan Update and indicated that she will reach out to staff to discuss the DocuSign Envelope ID: 59C19712-634E-4C9C-A85F-5465EEF517 AO City Council Minutes
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items that were not implemented from the 2011 recommendations. Finally, she noted several upcoming City meetings and events.
Councilmember Byers expressed her gratitude for staff's work on this year's Pride. She thanked her colleagues for supporting Item 2.00. She thanked the members of the City Playhouse Design Steering Committee and, specifically, Mayor Shyne for supporting her as Chair of the Committee. She reported her attendance at the first board meeting of the Los Angeles Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA). She further shared that Supervisor Horvath appointed her as her alternate on the LACAHSA Board, and that she is also on the Bylaws Committee of the LACAHSA Board. She congratulated LGBTQ+ Commissioner Amber Whittington's for her recognition by the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus as a 2023 Pride Honoree. Finally, she requested that the City Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Benita Roth as mentioned by Ty Geltmaker in his public comment.
Mayor Pro Tempore Erickson reported his attendance at the Cynthia Street Neighborhood Watch Meeting, the Contract Cities Municipal Seminar, "WeHo Mishka" Festival Community and Russian Community Awards, the informational meeting about the Community Cats Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) program, the Harvey Milk Day Event, "Meeting from the Left" Combating Antisemitism, the Meth and Fentanyl Crisis Panel, the Contract Cities E-Board meeting , Clean Power Legislative Meeting, the Pride events, Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors meeting, Beverly Hills Pride, Rainbow Labs Youth Council Graduation, the Emerald Village Event at Calma, Contract Cities Board meeting, the Demo Reveal of the Serve Robot, the LA County Elected Official LGBTQ+ Convening meeting, Liability Trust Fund and Claims Board meeting, Panelist for Youths of Covenant House Pride Event, the OWLS Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Pride Pickleball Tournament, Saturdays with John at Plummer Park, Queer Book Event, the Lesbian Speaker Series event, and the Summer Sounds Kick-Off. He provided comments on traffic concerns on Fountain Avenue at Orange Grove. He announced $1,150,000 allocation from the State of California for the Log Cabin. He concluded his comments by requesting that the Social Justice Advisory Board should oversee future Juneteenth events, and that the event be held on the actual holiday.
Mayor Shyne reported her attendance at the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of Israel at the Saban Theater, the California Cities Annual Seminar, all the WeHo Pride Events, the ILTM Proud Opening Reception , Westside COG meeting, POPS+ PARTS' Symposium, the Cities Selection Committee meeting, hosted a Sips with Sepi event, and Every Table Grand Opening. She thanked Councilmember Byers for Item 2.00.
She concluded her comments by providing an update on the City's efforts to combat homelessness and requested that staff provide an update on the 24-hour restroom facilities.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 11 :48 P.M. in memory of Carol Higgins Clark, Joshua Kaufman, Deputy Jerry Ortiz, Esther Baum, John O'Neil, and Benita Roth to its next regular meeting on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 17th day of July, 2023 by the following vote:
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ROWDER, CITY CLERK