CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 15, 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 litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. § 54965.9(d)(1):
1. KBS Holdco dba Regency Outdoor v. City of West Hollywood et. al, U.S.D.C Central District of California Case No. 2:22-cv-05750
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- INITIATION OF LITIGATION G.C. § 54965.9(d)(4): (1) one matter
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024
(Revised 7/12/24)
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
**Council Chambers opens at 5:15 p.m. when there is a Closed Session scheduled; otherwise, Council Chambers opens at 5:30 p.m.
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.
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: This time has been set aside for any Councilmember to provide their disclosures subject to the Levine Act for any item(s) on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
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, July 15, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and at the West Hollywood Library on Wednesday, July 10, 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 June 24, 2024.
2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 952 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending July 5, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 952 and adopt Resolution No. 24-063, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 952”.
2.D. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied one (1) Claim for Damages from Micha Sprague.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-05 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO LENGTHEN THE
INITIAL MINIMUM LEASE TERM OF INDIVIDUALLY OWNED
CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS AND SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCES TO AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND FINDING THE ACTION
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-05, adopting an amendment to Title 19, Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, to lengthen the initial minimum lease term of individually owned condominium dwelling units and single-family residences to at least one year and finding the action statutorily exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-05: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19,
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO LENGTHEN THE INITIAL MINIMUM LEASE TERM OF
INDIVIDUALLY OWNED CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS AND
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES TO AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND
FINDING THE ACTION STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA.”
2.F. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-19 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST HOLLYWOOD
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.070(B) TO INCREASE
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS” [M. CROWDER, L.
MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-19, amending West Hollywood Municipal Code Section
2.08.070(b) to increase compensation for City Councilmembers.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on second reading: “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.070(b) TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS”.
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2.G. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-20 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND
BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-20, approving a development agreement in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and building remodel at 8501 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-20: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
2.H. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-21 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPROVING A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING
REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA” [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-21, approving a zoning map amendment in conjunction with the new off-site advertising billboard and building remodel at 8501 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-21: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND BUILDING REMODEL AT 8501 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
2.I. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, and Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.J. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY 2024 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended May 2024 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the May 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
2.K. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S PLANS FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, N. MARICICH, F.
CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the plans for the Cultural Olympiad Art Project & Community Engagement for the 2028 Olympics, the 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Working Group, and plans for LA Metro for the 2028 Olympic Games.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.L. METRO MEASURE M GRANT - PROJECT UPDATE [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR, R. GARLAND, W. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The Department of Public Works is providing an informational update regarding the status of the Metro Measure M Grant and the four projects associated with the Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.M. MID-YEAR LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR THE 2023-2024 REGULAR
SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE AND FEDERAL
ADVOCACY EFFORTS [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the third legislative update report on the City’s lobbying efforts in the California State Legislature during the 2023-2024 regular legislative session, and a brief description of current advocacy efforts at the federal level.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.N. 2023-24 MID-YEAR REPORT ON SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS [C.
SCHROEDER, D. MURRAY, M. ULLOA, M. LIBERMAN, D.
SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Mid-Year Report on Social Services.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2.O. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [J. ROCCO, S.
CAMPBELL, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: This is 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.
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2.P. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
GOLD METROPOLITAN MEDIA FOR CITY-SPECIFIC STREET POLE
BANNERS: PRINTING, INSTALLATION/DEINSTALLATION, AND
RELATED SERVICES [J. SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, S. JACKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Gold Metropolitan Media for city-specific street pole banners printing, installation/deinstallation, and related services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Gold Metropolitan Media for city-specific street pole banners printing, installation/deinstallation, and related services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $125,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement.
2.Q. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE HOLLOWAY MOTEL HOMEKEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
PROJECT [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Licensed Design Professionals with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. (JKA) to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement to provide design services for the Holloway Motel Homekey Transitional Housing Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Licensed Design Professionals with John Kaliski Architects, Inc. to provide design services for the Holloway Motel Homekey Transitional Housing Project for an increased amount of $70,000 and a new total notto-exceed amount of $533,509.94; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreements.
2.R. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES [C. SCHROEDER, W. BARRENO, D.
MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to provide an additional crossing guard for Larchmont Charter School.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for Services with All City Management Services to provide an additional crossing guard for Larchmont Charter School; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to this Agreement.
2.S. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE NEMO STREET
FRONTAGE OF THE TOWNHOMES ON NEMO, LLC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AT 9061/9065 NEMO STREET [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right of way for street and sidewalk purposes along the Nemo Street frontage of the Townhomes on Nemo, LLC development project located at 9061/9065 Nemo Street.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY PURPOSES AT 9061/9065 NEMO STREET
IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of the Resolution as well as the Easement in Exhibit A of Attachment A for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
2.T. CHEMSEX TOWN HALL FORUM [C. SCHROEDER, W. BARRENO, D.
MURRAY, D. SAUNDERS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a town hall forum discussion led by OUT HERE Sexual Health Services, powered by APLA Health, to provide information and raise awareness about chemsex, including among men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex workers.
The forum will emphasize harm reduction and include information about sober sex practices.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve sponsorship of the Chemsex Town Hall Forum in partnership with OUT HERE Sexual Health Services, powered by APLA Health, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 5:30pm8pm at Plummer Park Rooms 5&6; 2) Authorize the use of the City of West Hollywood logo on materials associated with the event; and 3) Approve the use of City facilities and waive facility use fees.
2.U. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CULTURAL EVENTS AND WAIVER OF
FACILITY USE FEES FOR EVENTS SUPPORTING THE RUSSIANSPEAKING COMMUNITY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, T. RODZINEK]:
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 2024-25; 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 City Council Agenda
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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.V. WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY 2024 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L.
FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of programming for the City’s annual Women’s Equality Day commemoration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve programming recommendations from the Women’s Advisory Board for the Women’s Equality Day 2024 commemoration; and 2) 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.W. BI+ VISIBILITY WEEK 2024 [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recognizing Bi+ Visibility Week 2024, which runs from September 16 – September 23, 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Proclaim September 16-23, 2024, as Bi+ Visibility Week 2024 in the City of West Hollywood; and 2) 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.
2.X. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCHEDULES FOR THE
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM FOR 2024-2025 [C.
SCHROEDER, C. KESINGER, G. AVILES, A. BORGE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution amending the schedules for the Inclusionary Housing Program setting 2024-25 rent limits and income requirements.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
SCHEDULES”.
2.Y. A RESOLUTION OPPOSING KROGER’S ACQUISITION OF
ALBERTSONS [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M.
WATSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to oppose Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons, which would result in the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history, leading to less competition, higher grocery prices, and potential loss of jobs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD OPPOSING KROGER’S ACQUISITION OF
ALBERTSONS”; and 2) Direct Community & Legislative Affairs (CLA) staff to send a copy of the adopted resolution to President Joseph R. Biden, City Council Agenda
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and copies of that letter to U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler, U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, State Senator Ben Allen, and Assemblymember Rick Chavez-Zbur.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3.A. COLLECTION OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider whether to collect the annual FY 2024-25 sewer service charges on the property tax roll.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Hold the public hearing on whether to collect the annual sewer service charges on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 24- _______: “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 2024-25 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 2024-25 Property Tax Roll.
3.B. COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANIC
WASTE CHARGES ON THE TAX ROLL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 [H. COLLINS, 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Hold the public hearing on whether to collect the annual solid waste, recycling, and organic waste fees for residential properties on the property tax roll by the County of Los Angeles; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “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 2024-25 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 2024-25 Property Tax Roll.
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3.C. PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE FEES ON THE
PROPERTY TAX BILL OF PROPERTY OWNERS [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR, M. MAGENER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to have the County Auditor place delinquent solid waste charges on the property tax bills of delinquent solid waste account holders.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Hold the public hearing on whether to collect the delinquent solid waste service charges on the property tax roll; 2) If no majority protest is filed, adopt Resolution No. 24-_______: “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 2024-25 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 property the tax roll.
3.D. REQUEST TO PERMIT THE REPLACEMENT OF ON-SITE ROOFTOP
SIGNS WITH A TWO-SIDED OFF-SITE, TRADITIONAL BILLBOARD
SIGN ON THE PROPERTY AND INSTALL PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS
LOCATED AT 8590 SUNSET BOULEVARD [B. LEAGUE, R.
ABRAMSON, N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS]:
SUBJECT: The proposal is to remove an existing on-site rooftop sign at 8570 Sunset and a two-sided on-site rooftop sign at 8590 Sunset and replace these with one, two-sided, up lit traditional, off-site advertising billboard on the rooftop of 8590 Sunset. The proposal also includes improvements to the interior courtyard of the development called “The Sunset,” consisting of three commercial buildings on one site. The City Council will hold a public hearing and make a decision regarding the approval of Master Project (MP21-0003) including Sign Permit (BB21- 0001) and Development Agreement Overlay (DA21-0001) for the construction and installation of a new two-sided, billboard on the rooftop of the building and plaza improvements located at 8590 Sunset Boulevard.
This item is subject to CEQA and was analyzed in the Sunset Arts & Advertising Billboard Policy Negative Declaration and a subsequent addendum to that Negative Declaration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24- ______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARD AND PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS AT 8590 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; and 2) Approve the application requested by adopting Resolution No. 24-________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD A SIGN PERMIT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
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BILLBOARD AND PLAZA IMPROVEMENTS AT 8590 SUNSET
BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”.
4. LEGISLATIVE: None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
5.A. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, A.
SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including year to date crime data from January to June 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on community safety activities.
5.B. UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAFETY [D. WILSON, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review and consider the approval of proposed policies for the use of public safety equipment and technology to support community safety efforts in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update regarding draft policies to address community and operational concerns and approve implementing the following safety enhancements: Drone as first responder, Fixed realtime cameras, and Real-time watch center; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Service to allocate $750,000 ($250,000 - Drone as first responder, $250,000 - Fixed real-time cameras, and $250,000 - Real-time watch center) from unallocated General Fund Reserves to the Community Safety Department for technology-related safety enhancements in FY25.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
6.A. AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC OPINION SURVEY
REGARDING A POTENTIAL SALES TAX MEASURE ON THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing a public opinion survey regarding a potential sales tax measure for the November 5, 2024 ballot to approve a City quarter-cent local sales tax in response to the Los Angeles County ballot initiative to repeal Measure H and approve a halfcent sales tax to address homelessness, and approving an Agreement for Services with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates, a professional public opinion research firm, to conduct a survey assessing public opinion and support for the proposed local tax measure.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Provide authorization to conduct a public opinion survey regarding a potential local sales tax measure for the November 5, 2024 ballot to approve a quarter-cent City sales tax in response to the Los Angeles County ballot initiative to repeal Measure H and approve a half-cent County sales tax to address homelessness; 2) City Council Agenda
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Direct staff to report back to the City Council at the August 5, 2024 meeting with the survey results, recommendations for next steps, and, if necessary, the required resolutions to add the ballot measure to the November 5, 2024 ballot; and 3) Approve an Agreement for Services with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates to conduct a survey assessing public opinion and support for the proposed City sales tax measure in an amount not to exceed $39,750 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
6.B. RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR RECENT IMMIGRANTS FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to identify existing resources available for recent immigrants from the countries of the former Soviet Union. City staff will be instructed to catalog existing resources, identify gaps in existing services, especially gaps for temporary shelters, and make recommendations on how the City can help facilitate closing those gaps.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Human Services staff to research existing services available for recent immigrants from the countries of the former Soviet Union; 2) Direct Human Services staff to update information on the City’s website about resources available for LGBTQI+ immigrants and asylum seekers; 3) Direct staff to identify any gaps in services, specifically regarding temporary shelter for asylum seekers; and 4) Direct staff to make recommendations for how the City can help facilitate filling any gaps that may exist.
6.C. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL
TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring Fairfax High School’s Centennial Celebration which will begin on Friday, September 6, 2024, and conclude on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The celebration will take place at Fairfax High School and will be organized by the Fairfax High School Alumni Association.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of Fairfax High School’s Centennial Celebration at Fairfax High School, beginning on Friday, September 6, 2024, and concluding on Sunday, September 8, 2024; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City and the Fairfax High School Alumni Association; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1- 01-00-531001 for costs associated with these events; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for these events; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the Fairfax High City Council Agenda
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6.D. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF CALIFORNIA LGBTQ CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE’S LGBTQ CERTIFICATION AND MATCHMAKING
SUMMIT [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider co-sponsoring California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTQ Certification and Matchmaking Summit on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTQ Certification and Matchmaking Summit at Fiesta Hall on Wednesday, August 28, 2024; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the cosponsorship agreement between the City and the California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event; 4) Approve the use of Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park, waive any Facility Use Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, and the 3-hour parking limit at the Plummer Park parking lot for event participants, and any other ancillary City permits that may be required for the event (estimated $1,074); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the California LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce’s LGBTQ Certification and Matchmaking Summit including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
6.E. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF DRAG QUEENS OF COMEDY [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider Co-Sponsoring Bent Productions’ Drag Queens of Comedy event at the City Council Chambers on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the co-sponsorship of Bent Production’s Drag Queen of Comedy event on Sunday, August 11, 2024 by approving the co-sponsorship Agreement with Bent Productions; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the cosponsorship Agreement; 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 communications tools to promote the event, including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools; 5) Waive the Facility Use Fee for the City Council Chambers for the event, provide parking validation for an estimated one hundred attendees as well as any other ancillary permits that may be required for the event (estimated $1,072 in waived fees); and 6) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate City Council Agenda
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$5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with the event.
6.F. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SHOW HER THE MONEY 50 CITY TOUR
FINALE EVENT [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, L.
FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor the “Show Her The Money 50 City Tour Finale”, an entrepreneurship focused event to be held Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of the “Show Her The Money 50 City Tour Finale” to be held Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City and Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, LLC; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to approve the use of $2,870 from Fiscal Year 2024-25 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with the event; 4) Waive parking at the 5- story parking structure for the event (estimated $900) and waive a film permit fee (estimated $1,250); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event such as the City’s website and social media tools.
6.G. SPONSORSHIP OF THE EQUAL MEANS EQUAL FINAL IMPACT FOR THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT CAMPAIGN [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL Final Impact for the Equal Rights Amendment Campaign, a nationwide campaign urging the President to publish the ERA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement with the Heroica Foundation (fiscal sponsor FOR EQUAL MEANS EQUAL) for the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL Final Impact for the Equal Rights Amendment Campaign. (Attachment A) and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials as a sponsor; 3) Approve the use of a City facility/location for the display of the EQUAL MEANS EQUAL Final Impact for the ERA Campaign display and waive encroachment permit fee and film permit fee ($1,550) as needed; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the multi-media campaign; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to approve the use of $20,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with sponsorship of the campaign.
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6.H. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMISSION, PUBLIC
FACILITIES, RECREATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION,
RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION, AND WOMEN’S ADVISORY
BOARD [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: Mayor Erickson will make his direct appointment to the Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission. Councilmember Shyne will make her direct appointments to the LGBTQ+ Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and Women’s Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Mayor Erickson to make his direct appointment to the Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025; 2) Councilmember Shyne to make her direct appointment to the LGBTQ+ Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025; 3) Councilmember Shyne to make her direct appointment to the Rent Stabilization Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025; and 4) Councilmember Shyne to make her direct appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board for 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 Monday, August 5, 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
August 5 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
August 26 Monday 6:00 PM Adjourned Regular
Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
September 16 Monday 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
West Hollywood Park
Council Chambers
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