CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. 54956.9(d)(1)
1) Raymond Contreras vs City of West Hollywood, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV06094
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
Land Acknowledgement:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
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1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time 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, August 21, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, August 16, 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 July 17, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 932 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending August 11, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 through 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 932 and adopt Resolution No. 23-070, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 932”.
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2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-21 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE LIST OF
OFFENCES IN CHAPTER 1.08 AND TO CORRECT A GRAMMATICAL
ERROR IN SECTION 17.56.010” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-21, modifying the list of offences in Chapter 1.08 and to correct a grammatical error in Section 17.56.010.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-21, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY
THE LIST OF OFFENCES IN CHAPTER 1.08 AND TO CORRECT A
GRAMMATICAL ERROR IN SECTION 17.56.010”.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-22 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 19, ZONING
ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 19.28 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE OFF STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS AND FINDING THE ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-22, amending Title 19, Zoning Ordinance, Chapter
19.28 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to update off street parking and loading standards and finding the action categorically exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-22, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 19.28 OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE OFF STREET
PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS AND FINDING THE ACTION
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA”.
2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, Human Services Commission, LGBTQ+ Commission, Public Facilities Recreation & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Transportation and Mobility Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, Social Justice Advisory Board, and Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
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2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ending June 2023 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the June 2023 Treasurer’s Report.
2.H. WEST HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT [C.
SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the semi-annual report of the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation for the second half of Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.I. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION FOR CITY COMMUNICATIONS
MEDIA RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING STANDARDS [J. SCHARE,
E. TAYLOR, S. LUNN]:
SUBJECT: The City of West Hollywood has developed an Administrative Regulation to establish standards and basic procedures related to media relations and advertising functions of City communications. This regulation applies to all work completed and approved by persons employed by the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.J. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 [J. JIMENEZ, J.
ROCCO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Hollywood Management Association for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Hollywood Management Association, which incorporates the agreements contained in the attached Memorandum of Understanding; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City; and 3) Approve the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636(b)(1).
2.K. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH AESCO, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for services with AESCO, Inc. for on-call public works inspections services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for services with AESCO, Inc., to increase the amount of the Agreement by $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $270,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.L. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR CITYWIDE ELEVATOR
MAINTENANCE SERVICES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the award of an Agreement for Maintenance Services to Thurston Elevator Concepts, Inc., to provide citywide elevator maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Thurston Elevator Concepts, Inc., to provide citywide elevator maintenance services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $216,944; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2.M. REQUEST TO DESIGNATE THE PLUMMER PARK COMMUNITY
CLUBHOUSE AT 1200 N VISTA STREET AND FIESTA HALL AT 1150 N. VISTA STREET AS LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCES [F.
CONTRERAS, J. ALKIRE, D. VU]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation to designate the Plummer Park Community Clubhouse (Great Hall/Long Hall) located at 1200 N. Vista Street, and Fiesta Hall located at 1150 N Vista Street, as local cultural resources. These designations of cultural resources are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts projects that preserve historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation, and adopt the following: 1) Resolution No. 23-_________ “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGNATING
THE PLUMMER PARK COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE (GREAT
HALL/LONG HALL) AT 1200 N VISTA STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA AS A LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE (CRD22-0003);” and 2) Resolution No. 23-_________ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGNATING
FIESTA HALL AT 1150 N VISTA STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA AS A LOCAL CULTURAL RESOURCE (CRD23-0002).”
2.N. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CULTURAL EVENTS AND WAIVER OF
FACILITY USE FEES FOR EVENTS SUPPORTING THE RUSSIANSPEAKING COMMUNITY [Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, T. RODZINEK]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the programming of cultural events, endorsed/co-sponsored by the Russian-Speaking Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve programming of cultural events to support the Russian-speaking community during FY 2023-24; 2) Allow nonprofit organizations to charge fees or accept donations to offset production costs for performances or related projects; 3) Authorize use of the City’s name and logo on promotional and collateral materials and the promotion of the events through the City’s website, calendar, and social media networks; 4) Make approvals contingent on the execution of appropriate permits and contractual agreements with the various producers and non-profit organizations; 5) Approve the waiver of facility use fees for organizations as listed in this report; 6) Authorize an additional hour of validated parking for event participants at the 5-story West Hollywood Park garage, up to a total of 3 hours; 7) Approve the waiver of the 3-hour parking restrictions at Plummer Park for events that exceed 2 hours; and 8) Authorize staff to waive other special events permit fees and other ancillary fees as deemed necessary.
2.O. COMMUNITY SCREENING OF HOW TO HACK BIRTH CONTROL [Y.
QUARKER, H. MOLINA, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider supporting a recommendation from the Women’s Advisory Board (WAB) to host a community screening of “How to Hack Birth Control”, a women’s health series focused on reproductive and sexual health awareness.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve support for a community screening of “How to Hack Birth Control”, a women’s health series focused on reproductive and sexual health awareness, to be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in the City Council Chambers; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on digital collateral materials; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to raise awareness about the event and the City’s health resources; and 4) Waive parking fees at the 5-story parking structure for the event (estimated $600).
2.P. SUPPORT OF THE ADVOCACY TRAINING PROJECT OF THE
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN/LOS ANGELES [Y.
QUARKER, H. MOLINA, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider supporting the Advocacy Training Project (ATP) of the National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles (NCJW/LA).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve support of the ATP, a project of NCJW/LA; 2) Authorize payment of $1,000 in financial support fee; 3) Authorize the use of the City’s name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the financial support agreement and any other documents related to this event.
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2.Q. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE EQUAL MEANS EQUAL ERA FEMINIST ART SHOW [Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL ERA Feminist Art Show to be held between August 27 – September 26, 2023 as part of the City’s annual commemoration of Women’s Equality Day and in recognition of this year’s National Voter Registration Day.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with the Heroica Foundation in support of the ERA Feminist Art Show to be held between August 27 – September 26, 2023 at Long Hall in Plummer Park not to exceed a total amount of $5,000; 2) Direct staff to incorporate the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL ERA Feminist Art Show into this year’s annual commemoration of Women’s Equality Day programming and the City’s recognition of National Voter Registration Day; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event such as the City’s website and social media tools.
2.R. LESBIAN SPEAKERS SERIES EVENTS [C. SCHROEDER, C.
PLANCK, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Human Services Division to host and create up to six Lesbian Speakers Series events during fiscal year 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the use of the City Council Chambers and waive event permits and associated fees; 2) Waive parking fees at the 5-story parking garage for event attendees; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations and other collateral materials for the event; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the conversation, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools.
2.S. BI VISIBILITY WEEK 2023 [Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing Bi Visibility Week 2023, September 16-23, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Proclaim September 16-23, 2023, as Bi Visibility Week 2023 in the City of West Hollywood; 2) Direct staff to continue working with community partners to develop additional programming relevant to Bi Visibility Week; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the activities associated with Bi Visibility Week including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
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2.T. AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION BY-LAWS AND CHANGING THE NAME OF
THE SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD TO THE OLDER ADULTS
ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, L.
LANGER, I. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving amendments to the By-Laws for the Planning Commission and Human Services Commission.
The City Council will also consider adopting a Resolution changing the name of the Senior Advisory Board to the Older Adults Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Amend Section 4.4 of the Planning
Commission By-Laws adding Item 6 – Director’s Report and amending Item 8 - Public Hearing(s) – One Public Hearing Section for Projects Subject to the Housing Accountability Act and One Public Hearing Section for all Other Items That Require a Public Hearing Under the Law; 2) Amend Section 7.3 of the Planning Commission By-Laws to add a Separate Public Hearing Section for Projects Subject to the Housing Accountability Act; 3) Amend Section 2.1 of the Human Services Commission By-Laws changing the meeting location to Plummer Park, Community Rooms 5 & 6; and 4) Adopt Resolution 23-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD CHANGING THE NAME OF THE SENIOR ADVISORY
BOARD TO THE OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY BOARD”.
2.U. RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE PREVENTION
AWARENESS MONTH [C. BYERS, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H.
MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution recognizing the month of September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to honor the lives lost to suicide and raise awareness about the importance of self-harm reduction and prevention.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER AS SUICIDE
PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH”; 2) Direct the City’s Facilities & Field Services Division to light up City Hall and lanterns in teal on September 11-15, 2023, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote Suicide Prevention Awareness Month including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
2.V. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCREEN
ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND
RADIO ARTISTS (SAG-AFTRA) UNION AND ENCOURAGING THE
RESUMPTION OF NEGOTIATIONS TO REACH A FAIR CONTRACT
WITH THE ALLIANCE OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION
PRODUCERS (AMPTP). DIRECTION TO LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
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STAFF TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AIMED AT
SUPPORTING STRIKING WORKERS [C. BYERS, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, H. MOLINA, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of the members of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and encouraging the resumption of negotiations to reach a fair contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). In addition, the City Council will consider directing Community & Legislative Affairs division (CLA) staff to support legislative efforts aimed at supporting striking workers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-___________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCREEN
ACTORS GUILD - AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TELEVISION AND
RADIO ARTISTS (SAG-AFTRA) AND ENCOURAGING THE
RESUMPTION OF NEGOTIATIONS TO REACH A FAIR CONTRACT
WITH THE ALLIANCE OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION
PRODUCERS (AMPTP)”; 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP leadership, and other parties as deemed appropriate; and 3) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs staff to work with the City’s state lobbyist to support legislative efforts aimed at supporting striking workers.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO UPDATE REPLACEMENT
REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE LOWER-INCOME PROTECTED UNITS IN
NEW HOUSING PROJECTS [F. CONTRERAS, M. MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposed Zone Text Amendment to amend Sections 19.22.030 and 19.22.050 of Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code (WHMC) to require the replacement of protected units occupied by households earning above lower-income (greater than the low affordable category as determined by HUD) as deedrestricted affordable units to account for up to 35 percent of the total units in a proposed housing development, with any remainder of the required replacement units subject to rent stabilization (Title 17 of the WHMC). The proposed Zone Text Amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, provided that this activity is an election under state law that does not have the potential to result in an effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 23- ________, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
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CODE, TO UPDATE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE
LOWER-INCOME PROTECTED UNITS IN NEW HOUSING PROJECTS.”
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. UPDATE ON THE SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BIKE LANES STUDY AND RELATED CONTRACT APPROVAL [F. CONTRERAS, B.
CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a project update and consider approving a contract with Gibson Transportation Consulting Inc. to provide transportation planning and design service for additional Councilrequested studies implementing bike lanes on Santa Monica Boulevard.
The project is exempt under CEQA under a Categorical Exemption 15301 (c), as it consists of improvements on existing highways and streets where there is negligible or no expansion of use and the addition of bicycle facilities, including bicycle lanes, enhanced sidewalks and crosswalks, street trees and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. Further, the project qualifies for a statutory exemption under PRC Section 21080.25, as it includes the installation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, which include bike lanes, either as separate bike lanes or shared bike lanes. The project also meets the additional criteria required to assert the exemption under PRC Section 21080.25, as it is located in an urbanized area, is situated in the existing public right-of-way, does not add physical infrastructure that increases automobile capacity, does not require demolition of affordable housing units, and will be carried out by a skilled and trained workforce.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file a project update; 2) Approve a contract with Gibson Transportation Consulting Inc. to provide transportation planning and design services for an amount of $410,030; 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the award of the contract; and 4) Authorized the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $410,030 from Prop A funds for the transportation planning and design services of bike lanes on Santa Monica Boulevard.
5.B. UPDATE ON THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE PROTECTED BIKE LANES
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND RELATED CONTRACT
APPROVAL [F. CONTRERAS, B. CHEUNG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a project update and consider approving a contract and Amendment No. 1 with Fehr and Peers to provide transportation planning and design services for the installation of protected bike lanes on Fountain Avenue. The project is exempt under CEQA under a Categorical Exemption 15301 (c), as it consists of improvements on existing highways and streets where there is negligible or no expansion of use and the addition of bicycle facilities, including City Council Agenda
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bicycle lanes, enhanced sidewalks and crosswalks, street trees and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. Further, the project qualifies for a statutory exemption under PRC Section 21080.25, as it includes the installation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, which include bike lanes, either as separate bike lanes or shared bike lanes. The project also meets the additional criteria required to assert the exemption under PRC Section 21080.25, as it is located in an urbanized area, is situated in the existing public right-of-way, does not add physical infrastructure that increases automobile capacity, does not require demolition of affordable housing units, and will be carried out by a skilled and trained workforce.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file a project update; 2) Approve Phases 1 and 2 of the Project; 3) Approve a contract with Fehr and Peers to provide transportation planning and design services for Phase 1 installation for a total not-to-exceed amount of $493,502; 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement as amended; and 5) Authorized the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $493,502 (Phase 1) from Prop A funds for the transportation planning and design services of protected bike lanes on Fountain Avenue.
5.C. EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
RESTROOMS [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, C. SCHROEDER, C.
PLANCK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an analysis and
recommendations, including potential sites, opportunities and challenges, and fiscal impacts for providing public restroom facilities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a campaign to publicize the location and operational hours of the City’s existing public restrooms; and 2) Direct staff to develop a proposed plan for the opening of select park restrooms at West Hollywood Park and Plummer Park, 24 hours a day 7 days a week and to include the fiscal impact of the plan as part of the mid-year budget process.
5.D. PROGRAMMING UPDATE FOR HALLOWEEN 2023 [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, D. RIVAS, L. BIERY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a planning update regarding the City’s 2023 Halloween Carnaval, including authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a production services agreement related to the event with Authentic Agency, authorizing related street closures, approving the waiver of Special Event Permit fees for City businesses during Halloween, and directing staff to release a Request for Proposals for Event Production Services for future Halloween events.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a planning update regarding the City’s 2023 Halloween Carnaval; 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate an Agreement for Event Production Services with Authentic Agency in an amount not to exceed $500,000; the final Agreement will be substantially City Council Agenda
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similar in form to Attachment A of this report; 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders to the Agreement with Authentic Agency in an amount not to exceed 15% ($75,000); 4) Authorize staff to release a Request for Proposals for Event Production Services for the City’s Halloween events beginning in 2024; 5) Approve street closures related to the event, as detailed in the Background/Analysis; 6) Lift residential permit parking Citywide between 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 31 and 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1; 7) Approve the loss of revenue of approximately $1,100 related to the exclusive use of the 5 - Story Parking structure for public safety vehicles and event production vehicles between 5:00 AM on Tuesday, October 31 and 7:00 AM on Wednesday, November 1; 8) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees in an amount estimated at $14,000 for City businesses hosting Halloween events from October 27 through October 31, in celebration of Halloween; and 9) Authorize up to $12,500 for basic Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees on behalf of City businesses hosting Halloween events from October 27 through October 31, in celebration of Halloween.
5.E. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Shyne to make a direct appointment to the Senior Advisory Board. The City Council will consider making at-large appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Shyne to make a direct appointment to the Senior Advisory Board with a term ending February 28, 2025; 2) Call for nominations for the at-large appointments for the following Commissions and Advisory Boards: a. Business License Commission: 1 at-large appointment, b. Rent Stabilization Commission: 1 at-large appointment, b. Senior Advisory Board: 2 at-large appointments, c.
Women’s Advisory Board: 1 at-large appointment.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY EXPO IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [C. BYERS, L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a transportation and mobility expo to increase awareness on the array of multi-modal transportation resources available.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of a transportation and mobility expo; 2) 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; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to reserve $10,000 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event; and 4) Approve the use of Fiesta Hall and Great Lawn at Plummer Park, City Council Agenda
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waive any Facility Use Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, and the 3-hour parking limit at the Plummer Park parking lot for attendees, and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for this event (estimated $2,424).
6.B. WEST HOLLYWOOD ARTISTS & ICONS SERIES EVENT FEATURING TIMOTHY SULLIVAN [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J.
DEL TORO, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, J. TRIBBLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a West Hollywood Artists & Icons series event featuring Timothy Sullivan. This series celebrates the lives and work of West Hollywood residents and artists who present their work in the City, and who have made significant contributions to local, national, or global culture.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to organize an Artists and Icons event, which will include a special screening of the film Relighting Candles: The Timothy Sullivan Story, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event.
6.C. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ONE ARCHIVES FOUNDATION’S CIRCA:
LGBTQ+ HISTORIES FESTIVAL [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H.
MOLINA, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor ONE Archives Foundation’s month-long Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place in October 2023 at various locations in West Hollywood and surrounding cities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Co-sponsorship of ONE Archives Foundation’s Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place during the month of October 2023 and surrounding cities; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the cosponsorship Agreement; 3) Authorize the use of the City’s name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote this event, including posting event-related information on the City’s website and social media channels; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $10,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the events.
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6.D. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE RED DRESS PARTY DAY EVENT [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring this year’s Red Dress Party Day event on September 24, 2023. This year’s event is being organized by participating businesses in the City’s Rainbow District and the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of the Red Dress Party Day event on September 24, 2023, taking place at participating businesses within the City’s Rainbow District; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Cosponsorship and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for this event Agreement; 3) Authorize the use of the City’s name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event, including posting event-related information on the City’s website and social media tools; and 5) Approve the waiver of Encroachment Permit Fees, Parking Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for this event (estimated $730.00).
6.E. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF A SPIRIT ROYALE DRAG CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor the West Hollywood Cheerleaders and Life Group LA’s Spirit Royale Drag Cheerleading Championship event, scheduled to take place in West Hollywood on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of the Spirit Royale Drag Cheerleading Championship event on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at The Abbey Food & Bar; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement between the City and West Hollywood Cheerleaders; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote this event, including posting event-related information on the City’s website and social media channels; and 5) Authorize additional two hours 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 $400, as well as authorize the reservation of 15 parking spots on the first level of the garage for City Council, dignitaries, lead staff, and event organizers.
6.F. SPONSORSHIP OF SCREENINGS OF SHORT FILMS AND PANEL
DISCUSSION HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN LIFE FREEDOM MOVEMENT
AS PART OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES [S. SHYNE,
Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, J. TRIBBLE]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring screenings of short films and a panel discussion highlighting the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ movement, as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of screenings of short films and a panel discussion addressing the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ movement as part of the Human Rights Speakers Series; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; and 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $1,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Special Council Programs Account number 100-3-10-12-531001 for costs associated with this event and approve the use of budgeted funds in the amount of $1,000 from FY 2023-24 Human Rights Speaker Series Account number 100-1-10-12-531001 for this event.
6.G. APPROVAL OF THE DATES FOR THE ELECTION AND
INSTALLATION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND
DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2024 [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the date for the election of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore as well as the date for the Installation of the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. The City Council will also consider approving the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2024 including cancelling or rescheduling a few meetings throughout the year that conflict with holidays.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Conduct the election of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore at the December 18, 2023 City Council meeting; 2) Cancel the meeting of January 1, 2024; 3) Reschedule the meeting of January 15, 2024 to January 16, 2024 (Installation/Reorganization Meeting); 4) Consider conducting a second meeting in January on January 22, 2024; 5) Reschedule the meeting of February 19, 2024 to February 20, 2024; 6) Consider cancelling the meeting of July 1, 2024; 7) Consider cancelling the meeting of September 2, 2024; 8) Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2024; and 9) Discuss other City Council meeting dates, as necessary.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been 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, City Council Agenda
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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 a Special Closed Session which will be on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. at City Hall (Community Meeting Room – 1st Floor).
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
September 18 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
October 2 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
October 16 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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