CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION G.C. § 54956.9(d)(2) and e(3): 1 matter
Threat of litigation from Attorney Charles Seaman in a letter dated January 18, 2024, related to streetscape improvements on Melrose between Norwich and Huntley.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
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:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
The City Council values your comments and acknowledges the right of the public to address issues that are within the City’s jurisdiction and invites the public to do so during the City Council meeting. However, this public participation must be balanced with the need of the City Council to conduct the public’s business in a fair and efficient manner, free from disruption or disturbance. The City offers multiples ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
During the first Public Comment section of the agenda, any member of the public may address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar. Comments concerning other items on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is considered during the course of the meeting; however, they may be offered at this time if a member of the public cannot be in attendance later in the evening. Members of the public may also comment upon any other item of interest that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council at this time, or later in the meeting under the second Public Comment period. Please see Agenda Item No. 1 below for more information.
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
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 Agenda
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City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
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, February 5, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
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 January 22, 2024.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 942 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending January 26, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 942 and adopt Resolution No. 24-004, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 942”.
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2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, R.
RICHARDS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied two (2) Claims for Damages. The first from Michael Anthony Baron and the second from Nationwide Insurance Company, representing Rafael Manzano.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-01 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD REPEALING SECTION 3.36.092 OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, WAIVING BUSINESS
TAX CERTIFICATE FEES AND SELECT OUTDOOR DINING FEES AND
WAIVING PARKING CREDIT FEES UNDER MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 10.28” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-01, repealing Section 3.36.092 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, waiving business tax certificate fees and select outdoor dining fees and waiving parking credit fees under Municipal Code Chapter
10.28. RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-01 “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
REPEALING SECTION 3.36.092 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE, WAIVING BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATE FEES
AND SELECT OUTDOOR DINING FEES AND WAIVING PARKING
CREDIT FEES UNDER MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.28”.
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-02 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PAUSING
THE DEADLINES AND AMENDING THE WAITLIST PROVISIONS IN
SECTION 5.70.035 OF CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER
3.36 (BUSINESS LICENSE TAX) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A TEMPORARY TAX REBATE FOR
ALL CANNABIS BUSINESSES FOR SIX MONTHS” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-02, pausing the deadlines and amending the waitlist provisions in Section 5.70.035 of Chapter 5.70 (cannabis uses) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code and amending Chapter 3.36 (business license tax) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to create a temporary tax rebate for all cannabis businesses for six months.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-02, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD PAUSING THE DEADLINES AND AMENDING
THE WAITLIST PROVISIONS IN SECTION 5.70.035 OF CHAPTER 5.70 (CANNABIS USES) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.36 (BUSINESS LICENSE TAX) OF THE City Council Agenda
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WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A TEMPORARY
TAX REBATE FOR ALL CANNABIS BUSINESSES FOR SIX MONTHS”.
2.G. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Rent Stabilization Commission and the Women’s Advisory Board, regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File.
2.H. UPDATE ON MAJOR COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: Staff will be providing a quarterly update on the status of major commercial and mixed-use development projects, as requested by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file this report.
2.I. SUBMITTAL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD’S ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, K. BARENG]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of West Hollywood’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documents for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
2.J. UPDATE ON VACATION (SHORT-TERM) RENTAL COMPLIANCE
EFFORTS [D. RIVAS, V. ADOMAITIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on Vacation (Short– Term) Rental compliance efforts within the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive update and file.
2.K. UPDATE OF THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the City’s updated legislative priorities, which guide the advocacy work of the City’s Legislative Affairs team and the City’s Sacramento and Washington, DC lobbying teams.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the updated Legislative Priorities.
2.L. UPDATE REGARDING 2024 CICLAVIA EVENT [Y. QUARKER, C.
SMITH, M. REATH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an Open Streets Grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for a CicLAvia event, whose route includes West Hollywood on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the acceptance of $400,000 Open Streets Grant Cycle 5 funding from Metro, to be shared between the City of West Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles, for a CicLAvia route, which includes West Hollywood, to be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
2.M. TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION BY JANET ZWEIG [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, M. MITCHELL]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Janet Zweig for a temporary public art exhibition titled A Poetry Generator for WeHo for installation on the traffic median at Santa Monica Blvd and Doheny Drive from January 2025 to January 2027.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for services with Janet Zweig; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.N. AGREEMENT WITH NORTHSOUTH GIS LLC FOR GIS CONSULTING SERVICES [L. QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Agreement for GIS Consulting Services with NorthSouth GIS LLC.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Professional Services with NorthSouth GIS LLC. for GIS Consulting Services in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.O. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH HR&A FOR HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (REPLACEMENT OF ABOVE LOWERINCOME PROTECTED UNITS) [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, T.
FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with HR&A Advisors, Inc. (“HR&A”) to conduct a feasibility study regarding the replacement of above lower-income protected units in new developments. The study supports implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element and associated City Council-initiated directive.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with HR&A in the amount of $78,317, set to expire December 31, 2024; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement for Services.
2.P. DECLARE THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN WEST HOLLYWOOD AT 1047 AND 1057 N. CRESCENT HEIGHTS
BOULEVARD IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO THE
SURPLUS LAND ACT; AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE TO
DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTY [L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a resolution declaring real property located at 1047 and 1057 N. Crescent Heights Boulevard exempt surplus property pursuant to the Surplus Land Act.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_________
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“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD DECLARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54221 THAT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE AGENCY
LOCATED AT 1047 AND 1057 N. CRESCENT HEIGHTS AVENUE IS
EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND FOR PURPOSES STATED HEREIN, AND
FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT” declaring that, pursuant to the Surplus Land Act, certain real property interests located at 1047 and 1057 N.
Crescent Heights Boulevard in West Hollywood are exempt surplus property; 2) Authorize staff to submit such resolution to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and proceed to negotiate the disposition of the exempt surplus property; and 3) Upon HCD approval or the expiration of HCD’s review period, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
2.Q. COMMEMORATION OF V-DAY 2024 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L.
FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The West Hollywood City Council will consider
commemorating V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender and transgender), those who hold fluid identities, nonbinary people, girls, and the planet.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to coordinate appropriate activities commemorate V-Day; and 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the City’s annual commemoration of V-Day.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL TO
DEMOLISH A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND CONSTRUCT A SEVENSTORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING 110 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS ABOVE 3,795 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND
FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE OVER A SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE
WITH 115 PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 8025 SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD, INCLUDING A FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (14 CCR §
15332) [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, D. VU]:
SUBJECT: This item is an appeal of the Planning Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. PC 23-1530, which found the project to be exempt from CEQA under Section 15532 (In-fill Development Projects) and approved the demolition of an existing two-story commercial building and construction of an approximately 82,510-square-foot, seven-story, mixeduse building containing 110 residential apartment units above approximately 3,795 square-feet of ground floor commercial space over a City Council Agenda
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two-level subterranean garage with 115 parking spaces. The approved project includes 15 units of on-site affordable housing and utilizes a density bonus and concessions pursuant to West Hollywood Municipal Code § 19.22.050 and the State Density Bonus Law under Government Code § 65915.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and affirm the Planning Commission’s decision by adopting Resolution No. 24- _______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD DENYING THE APPEAL FILED BY SUPPORTERS
ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, ADOPTING A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES
SECTION 15332 FOR IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S CONDITIONAL
APPROVAL OF A DEMOLITION PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCT A SEVEN-STORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 3,795 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND
FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 115 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT
UNITS ABOVE A TWO-LEVEL SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE WITH 115
PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 8025 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD,
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
4. LEGISLATIVE:
4.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 1.16.010 PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING NOTICES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an Ordinance to update the public places for posting notices in the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
This amendment reflects the City’s current posting locations.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 24- _______, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD, AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 1.16.010 “PUBLIC PLACES FOR POSTING NOTICES”.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. SKY SANCTUARIES: SAN VICENTE STREETSCAPE PLAZA UPDATE [J. ROCCO, R. ABRAMSON, G. YOLLES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the revised design, updated budget range projections, and potential funding opportunities and provide direction regarding further developing a new environmentally inspired community gathering space on San Vicente Boulevard north of Melrose Avenue and south of Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the community
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engagement process and updated Sky Sanctuaries: San Vicente Streetscape Plaza concept design; 2) Receive updates on latest funding opportunities and direct staff to pursue local, State, and Federal grants or other public-private partnerships to offset various costs for the design and construction of the streetscape plaza; 3) Direct staff to proceed with pursuing grant assistance for technical studies that would be a prerequisite to applying for project grants or other forms of funding; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to evaluate and apply for appropriate grants as they arise.
5.B. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [J. ROCCO, R.
ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, L. BIERY, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: Staff will provide a quarterly update on major capital improvement projects related to City-owned properties and public parks (exclusive of infrastructure related projects), including status of the projects and timelines. The projects are listed in priority of completion.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update on the City’s major capital program.
5.C. UPDATE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 MID-YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND WORK PLAN PRIORITIES [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, M.
LINDLEY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2022 23 and a mid-year budget update for the first half of Fiscal Year 2023-24. Updates include proposed mid-year budget adjustments and a report on departmental work plan priorities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive a report on Fiscal Year 2022-23 revenues and expenditures; 2) Receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and approve budget adjustments identified in the attached “Proposed Mid-Year Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget”; and 3) Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Departmental Work Plan Priorities and FY 2024-26 Two-Year Budget Schedule.
5.D. UPDATE TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY PURSUANT TO AB 1234 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
53232.2 AND 53232.3) TO INCLUDE GUIDANCE RELATED TO
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution updating the expense reimbursement policy to include guidance related to international travel applicable to elected and appointed officials of the City in compliance with Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______ A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD UPDATING THE CITY'S PUBLIC OFFICIALS EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY, including one of the alternatives related to international travel; 2) Select Alternative A or Alternative B related to City Council Agenda
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reimbursement for international travel: Alternative A: Public Officials will be reimbursed for all business-related transportation, lodging, and meals and incidental expenses, Alternative B: Public Officials will be reimbursed for all business-related transportation, lodging, and meals and incidental expenses, except airfare.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. DIRECTION TO WORK WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS
VEHICULAR NOISE IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. HEILMAN, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station to develop a strategy to address vehicular noise disturbances in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station to develop a strategy for addressing vehicular noise problems in West Hollywood; and 2) Report to the City Council on the proposed strategy during the regular semiannual community safety update for further Council consideration prior to implementation.
6.B. A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE CONFLICT IN ETHIOPIA AND STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF ETHIOPIA [S.
SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution condemning the conflict taking place in Ethiopia and standing in solidarity with the people of Ethiopia. The current conflict has evolved into a complex humanitarian crisis with millions of people in need of assistance due to food shortages, displacement, and a lack of basic services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______ “A
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE CONFLICT IN ETHIOPIA AND
STANDING IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF ETHIOPIA”; and 2) Direct staff to send a letter to President Joe Biden and copies of the letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, Representative Adam Schiff, California Governor Gavin Newsom, California State Senator Ben Allen, and California Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, and others as deemed appropriate.
6.C. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION AND DISABILITIES ADVISORY BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Councilmember Heilman will make his direct appointments to LGBTQ+ Commission and Disabilities Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Councilmember Heilman to make a direct appointment to the LGBTQ+ Commission with a term ending February 28, City Council Agenda
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2025; and 2) Councilmember Heilman to make a direct appointment to the Disabilities Advisory Board with a term ending February 28, 2025.
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 Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
U P C O M I N G M E E T I N G S C H E D U L E
Date Day Time Meeting Type Location
February 20 Tuesday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
March 4 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
March 18 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed
by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the
City Clerk, and that this document was posted on:
Date: January 31, 2024
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