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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be City Council Agenda
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heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
1.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time 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, September 18, 2023 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of August 14, 2023 and August 21, 2023.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 933 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending September 8, 2023 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 933 and adopt Resolution No. 23-076, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 933”.
2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-23 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO UPDATE
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REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE LOWER-INCOME
PROTECTED UNITS IN NEW HOUSING PROJECTS” [M. CROWDER,
L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-23, adopting amendments to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to update replacement requirements of above lower-income protected units in new housing projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 23-23, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO UPDATE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE
LOWER-INCOME PROTECTED UNITS IN NEW HOUSING PROJECTS”.
2.E. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Human Services Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Older Adults Advisory Board, and Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.F. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JULY 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended July 2023 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the July 2023 Treasurer’s Report.
2.G. UPDATE ON SPORTING EVENTS AND SPORTS TOURISM IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [L. BIERY, Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding City-hosted sporting events and regional sports tourism in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.H. UPDATE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES [L. BIERY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on various economic development initiatives to focus the City’s attention on the retention of existing businesses in West Hollywood and attracting new ones.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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2.I. SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWALS 2023-24 [C.
SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK, L. ISENBERG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider renewals of Social Services contracts for the second year of the 2022-25 funding cycle (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the 2023-24 Social Services contract renewals with 28 social service programs for a total of $6,951,985; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents related to the agreements.
2.J. AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES FOR
HOUSING ELEMENT MIXED-USE PROGRAM POLICY DEVELOPMENT
AND IMPLEMENTATION [F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, P.
PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with the existing Long Range Planning bench consultant, Harris & Associates, to assist in developing and implementing mixed-use housing policies in support of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Harris & Associates for $175,373 with an expiration date of June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
2.K. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING GARAGE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH PARK PLUS
CALIFORNIA, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 with Park Plus California, Inc. to provide parking garage equipment maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Park Plus California, Inc. to provide parking garage equipment maintenance services for an increased amount of $118,850 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $188,850; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment.
2.L. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ITERIS, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Iteris, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Iteris, Inc. to increase the amount of the agreement by $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $175,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment.
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2.M. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH PROJECT PARTNERS, INC. [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for services with Project Partners, Inc. for professional services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for services with Project Partners, Inc., to increase the amount of the agreement by $120,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $195,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.N. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRISE FM TRUST TO PURCHASE
ALTERNATIVE FUEL FLEET VEHICLES [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, D. GONZALEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the use of a cooperative purchasing Agreement with Enterprise FM Trust to purchase alternative fuel fleet vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue a Purchase Order to Enterprise FM Trust, pursuant to the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, to purchase alternative fuel fleet vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000.
2.O. AWARD OF AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH GRIFFIN STRUCTURES, INC. [S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of an Agreement to Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. to provide on-call construction management services for the City’s Capital Improvement Program for a total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Amendment.
2.P. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR IN-ROADWAY WARNING LIGHTS (IRWL) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ON SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD BETWEEN LA PEER DRIVE AND POINSETTIA PLACE
[S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for the In-Roadway Warning Lights (IRWL) Improvements Project on Santa Monica Boulevard Between La Peer Drive and Poinsettia Place by Baker Electric, Inc.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 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. Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35 day lien period, c. Release of the Performance Bond on the date City Council Agenda
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of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and d. Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors.
2.Q. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES AT THE CORNER OF SANTA MONICA
BLVD. AND DOHENY DR. ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE ONE
WEST HOLLYWOOD, LLC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 9091
SANTA MONICA BLVD. [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right of way for street and sidewalk purposes at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Doheny Dr. along the frontage of the One West Hollywood, LLC development project located at 9091 Santa Monica Blvd.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-_________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY PURPOSES AT 9091 SANTA MONICA
BLVD. IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of Resolution No. 23-___________, as well as the Easement in Attachment B for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
2.R. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUMMARILY VACATING PART OF
AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES
LOCATED ALONG OLIVE DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY AT
8445 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing a summary vacation of part of an easement located along Olive Drive adjacent to the property at 8445 Santa Monica Blvd.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Make the findings that the portion of easement area described: has been impassable for vehicular travel and no public money was expended for maintenance of it for a period of five consecutive years; and is an excess right-of-way and not required for street or highway purposes; 2) Make the finding that the summary vacation of the portion of easement is consistent with the General Plan of the City of West Hollywood; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 23-__________, “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES LOCATED ALONG OLIVE DRIVE
ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY AT 8445 SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; and 4) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of Resolution No. 23-________ for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
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2.S. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO.
83214 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 4 CONDOMINIUM UNITS,
LOCATED AT 621 KINGS ROAD IN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No. 83214, a 4-unit condominium subdivision, located at 621 Kings Road. Approval of the Final Map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 15268(b)(3) - ministerial projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-________ ”A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO.
83214 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 4 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, LOCATED AT 621 KINGS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA”.
2.T. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO.
81339 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A FIVE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM,
LOCATED AT 933 SPAULDING AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [S. CAMPBELL, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No.81339, a five-unit condominium subdivision, located at 933 Spaulding Avenue. Approval of the Final Map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, section 15268(b)(3) - ministerial projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-________ “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO.
81339 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A FIVE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM,
LOCATED AT 933 SPAULDING AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
2.U. ANALYSIS OF THE CITY’S HOA FEE POLICY IN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING CONDOMINIUMS [L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: Staff will provide an update on the analysis of the City’s HOA fee policy in condo buildings with inclusionary housing and provide policy recommendations to better achieve both the goal of maintaining the inclusionary units affordable for lower-income families and qualified nonprofit owners and mitigating the impact of the cap on the owners of the market rate units in the development.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on caps for HOA
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households or a qualified nonprofit; and 3) Direct staff to further develop the inclusionary housing ownership program so that inclusionary units in condominium projects can be directly sold to moderate- and lower-income households, rather than continuing to be owned and rented out by the developer of a building and/or a nonprofit organization with no change to the current caps on assessments for affordable units.
2.V. 2024 LOS ANGELES MARATHON STREET CLOSURES [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving street closures of portions of Sunset Boulevard, North San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and North Doheny Drive to accommodate the Los Angeles Marathon for its event on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the closure of Sunset Boulevard between Marmont Lane and Clark Street/North San Vicente Boulevard on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 2) Approve the closure of North San Vicente Boulevard between Sunset Boulevard and Melrose Avenue on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 3) Approve the closure of Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega Boulevard and North Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 4) Approve the closure of North Doheny Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional route, programming, or sponsorship requests.
2.W. WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY POET LAUREATE 2023-26 [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and ratify the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission’s recommendation for the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate 2023-26 who will serve from October 2023 to October 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission’s recommendation of Jen Cheng for the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate 2023-26, to serve a three-year term from October 2023 to October 2026; and 2) Authorize use of the City’s name and logo on promotional and collateral materials for City Poet Laureate-related programs and authorize the promotion of the programs through the City’s website, calendar, and social media networks.
2.X. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF WORLD DOG DAY 2023 [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH, B. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring World Dog Day to be hosted by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in West Hollywood Park.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the co-sponsorship of World Dog Day on Saturday, December 2, 2023, and approve the use of Northern sections of West Hollywood Park on December 1, 2023, for set up, and City Council Agenda
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December 2, 2023, for the event; 2) Authorize December 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th as potential back-up dates in case of inclement weather on December 1 st and 2nd; 3) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation for World Dog Day 2023; 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 6) Authorize the use of 75 parking spaces in the 5-Story Parking Structure on December 2nd for event volunteers and vendors. With the potential loss of revenue in the amount of $900; 7) Authorize the use of 9 parking meters on December 1st and 2nd for vendor load-in and load-out. With the potential loss of revenue in the amount of $432; 8) Waive fees for Building and Safety permits, Film Permits, Major Event Park Space Use Fee, and Special Event permit (approximately $7,945); and 9) 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.Y. DIRECT PORTION OF PARKING METER REVENUE TO “WEHO GIVES BACK” CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
HOMELESS INITIATIVE [L. MEISTER, C. SCHROEDER, C. PLANCK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider allocating a portion of the Citywide parking meter revenues from December 26-31, 2023 to the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate 10 percent of Citywide parking meter revenue collected between Dec. 26-31, 2023 to account 100-3-05-53- 536035 (Homeless Prevention) for the purchase of outreach supplies; and 2) Direct the Human Services Division to ensure those funds are used to purchase and distribute outreach supplies to the City’s contracted agencies serving those who are unhoused in West Hollywood.
2.Z. RECOGNITION OF AGEISM AWARENESS DAY [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing Ageism Awareness Day on October 7, 2023, in the City of West Hollywood by sharing information about ageism through the City’s communication platforms.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote Ageism Awareness Day.
2.AA. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TENANTS OF BARRINGTON PLAZA [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M.
WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in support of the tenants of Barrington Plaza as they fight mass eviction.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-___________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF THE TENANTS OF BARRINGTON
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PLAZA”; and 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted resolution to the tenants’ association, Los Angeles City Councilmember representing the area, and other parties as deemed appropriate.
2.BB. RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 1-7, 2023 AS BANNED
BOOKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND IN
SUPPORT OF L.A. COUNTY’S DIGITAL LIBRARY CARD PILOT
PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution recognizing October 1st-7th, 2023 as Banned Books Week in the City of West Hollywood and in support of the soon to be launched digital library card pilot program, which would allow California teens and other residents to access the library’s digital collections.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 23-________ “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD IN RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 1-7, 2023 AS BANNED BOOKS WEEK AND IN SUPPORT OF L.A. COUNTY’S DIGITAL
LIBRARY CARD PILOT PROGRAM”; 2) Direct staff to send copies of the adopted Resolution to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, to the Director of the Los Angeles County Library and to the West Hollywood Library Manager; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools, including, the City’s website and social media channels to promote Banned Books Week in the City of West Hollywood.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. PRESENTATION OF THE RESULTS OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESIDENT SATISFACTION SURVEY [C. SCHROEDER, J. HOLUB, A.
BORGE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a presentation on the results of an affordable housing resident satisfaction survey.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation on the results of an affordable housing resident satisfaction survey and provide feedback.
5.B. CANNABIS PROGRAM UPDATE [J. ROCCO, D. RIVAS, V.
ADOMAITIS, Y. BENITEZ, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City of West Hollywood’s cannabis program, including an update on the progress made by applicants in opening their businesses.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on the City of West Hollywood’s cannabis program.
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5.C. OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY BOARD AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making two (2) at-large appointments to the Older Adults Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Call for nominations for the two (2) at-large appointments to the Older Adults Advisory Board for a term ending February 28, 2025.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM [J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, S.
CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an overview of the City’s Community Garden Program, and recommendations from the City Council Plummer Park Ad Hoc Committee on the placement of Community Garden Plots at Plummer Park.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide staff direction on the City Council Plummer Park Ad Hoc Committees recommendation and staff analysis on the locations identified for the installation of community garden plots in the north parking lot and on the Fuller Avenue side of the park, as outlined in the staff report.
6.B. IMPLEMENTATION OF A BICYCLE REPAIR STATIONS PILOT
PROGRAM [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the implementation of a bicycle repair stations pilot program with locations to be determined. These stations will be equipped with a basic repair kit to assist bicyclists.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission to develop a bicycle repair station pilot program, which will include the selection of locations for the stations and incorporate feedback from the Transportation Commission; 2) Direct staff to develop metrics to measure the success of the program and return to City Council within 18 months with a program report and evaluation of the pilot program; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to reserve $9,000 from Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 24 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100- 1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the implementation of this pilot program.
6.C. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
ORDINANCE TO EXPAND INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESSES
RENEWING LEASES IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. HEILMAN, Y.
QUARKER, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney to draft amendments to the City’s Business License Tax City Council Agenda
Monday, September 18, 2023
Ordinance to expand incentives for businesses renewing leases in the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff and the City Attorney to review the City’s Business License Tax Ordinance and, if feasible, expand existing incentive programs to include most businesses renewing leases in the City; and 2) Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance repealing Section 3.36.092 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code as that section has expired.
6.D. ENHANCEMENTS OF LOCAL GUN CONTROL ORDINANCES [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff and the City Attorney to examine current City of West Hollywood gun-related control ordinances and draft new ordinances addressing some of the issues presented in this staff report, where not preempted by state and/or federal statutes.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff and the City Attorney to research feasibility of new gun control measures in West Hollywood provided that the areas to be regulated are not preempted by state and/or federal statutes; and 2) City Attorney to return to City Council as soon as practicable with the results of the research and draft of new ordinances as allowed under current federal and/or state statutes.
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, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
City Council Agenda
Monday, September 18, 2023
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
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
November 6 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
City Council Agendas and Staff Reports
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