CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
A.A. TELECONFERENCE MEETING ATTENDANCE REQUEST PURSUANT TO AB 2449:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request under AB 2449 to allow attendance via teleconference for Mayor Erickson.
City Attorney Langer introduced the urgency item requesting that Mayor Erickson be allowed to participate via teleconference utilizing AB 2449. She asked the City Clerk if Mayor Erickson had utilized AB 2449 in the last 12 months. City Clerk Crowder indicated that he had not.
City Attorney Langer informed the City Councilmembers that they need to approve two items – allowing the use of AB 2449 for tonight’s meeting and approving Mayor Erickson’s request to utilize AB 2449 for just cause. Councilmember Heilman moved, Vice Mayor Byers seconded to allow the use of AB 2449 for tonight’s meeting. Councilmember Heilman moved, Councilmember Shyne seconded to approve Mayor Erickson’s request to participate via teleconference. Mayor Erickson reported that there were no individuals present over the age of 18 years old with him at his teleconference location.
City Clerk Crowder indicated for the record that since AB 2449 is being utilized for tonight’s meeting that all votes this evening would be voice votes.
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Mayor Byers called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Sophia Goz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Heilman, Councilmember Meister,
Councilmember Shyne, Vice Mayor Byers, and Mayor
Erickson.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Langer, Administrative Services Director Jimenez, City Clerk Crowder, and Assistant City Clerk Morales.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder indicated that staff requested that Item B.11. be Tabled.
Mayor Erickson requested that Item F.1. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item B.13.
Motion by Councilmember Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Shyne , and approved as amended (5/0).
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LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: None.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Shyne requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ed Haubenstricker.
Councilmember Heilman requested the meeting be adjourned in memory Craig Scott Simon.
PRESENTATIONS:
The City Council presented a Certificate to Sophia Goz for leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
MIKIE FRIEDMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with people with disabilities and the challenges they face with certain City Council policy decisions.
SAM SALK, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding traffic safety and parking concerns on Gardner Street.
LYNN WHITE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding her opposition to the proposed plans for bike lanes as part of the Willoughby, Vista, Gardner, and Fountain projects expressing concerns with accessibility and lack of parking.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with parking concerns on Gardner Street.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the lack of unity within the community and the City’s lack of response.
VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYOWOOD, spoke regarding finding a compromise to address bicycle lanes and parking as well as Prop 36.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various issues in the City.
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City for holding a community meeting on proposed bike lanes on Vista and Gardner Street and spoke in support of bike lanes.
JIMMY PALMIERI, on behalf of the Human Services Commission, provided an update on social services available to residents.
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CATHY BLAVIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns with the Vista/Gardner plan and lack of community input.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Crowder stated that the Fiscal Impact on the Consent Calendar with the removal of B.11. was $1,600,000 in expenditures, $ 263,000 in revenues, and ($0 ) in waived fees.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
B.1.,2.,3.,4.,5.,6.,7.,8.,9.,10.,12.,13. Motion by Councilmember Shyne , seconded by Councilmember Heilman, and approved (5/0).
1. POSTING OF AGENDA [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 26, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, and the West Hollywood Library on Friday, August 16, 2024.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approved the minutes of August 5, 2024. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 954 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending August 2, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approved Demand Register No. 954 and adopted Resolution No. 24-078, “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 954.” Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
4. 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 Mike Duong.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [ M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commissions, and the Women’s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2024 [ L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, S. STEPHANS]
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended June 2024 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Received and filed the June 2024 Treasurer’s Report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
7. TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD
CONTROL DISTRICT AND WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY, SAFE, CLEAN
WATER PROGRAM (MEASURE W) [J. GILMOUR, H. COLLINS]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the Safe, Clean Water Program ( Measure W) Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City.
ACTION: 1) The City Council approved the Safe, Clean Water Program Measure W) Transfer Agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents incident to the transfer Agreement.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
8. AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MICHAEL
BAKER INTERNATIONAL, BERG & ASSOCIATES, AND TRANSTECH
ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, P. TICUN]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of Agreements for Professional Services with Michael Baker International, Berg & Associates, and Transtech Engineers to perform on-call construction management and inspection services.
ACTION: 1) Approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Michael Baker International in the amount of $ 500,000 for on-call construction management and inspection services; 2) Approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Berg & Associates in the amount of $500,000 for on-call construction management and inspection services; 3) Approved an Agreement for Professional Services with Transtech Engineers in the amount of $500,000 for on-call construction management and inspection services; and 4) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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9. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH NFP
RETIREMENT FOR CONSULTING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR
THE CITY’S RETIREMENT PLANS [ J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C.
LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with NFP Retirement to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the term of the agreement to provide consulting and education services for fiduciary oversight and prudent plan management of the City’s 457(b) Deferred Compensation, 401(a) Defined Contribution, and Retiree Health Savings Account (RHSA) Plans.
ACTION: 1) Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with NFP Retirement to increase the amount of the agreement by $40,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount to $152,500, and to extend the agreement by two years from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
10. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
PECKHAM AND MCKENNEY FOR PROFESSIONAL, MANAGEMENT
AND EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENTS [ J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C.
LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the agreement for services with Peckham and McKenney to increase the not-to-exceed amount and extend the term of the agreement to provide recruitment services for professional, management, and executive-level positions.
ACTION: 1) Approved Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with Peckham and McKenney to increase the amount of the Agreement by 100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount to $280,000, and to extend the Agreement by two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026; and 2) Authorized the City Manager of designee to execute the documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN $8.2 MILLION GRANT
AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES CONTROL
BOARD FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS [ N. MARICICH, F.
CONTRERAS, AICP, C. SHEN, P. PORTWOOD]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution accepting a 8,214,840 Sustainable Transportation and Equity Program (STEP) grant from the California Air Resources Board ( CARB) for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit electric fleet improvements and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a grant agreement with CARB.
ACTION: This Item was tabled.
12. RECOMMENDED POSITIONS ON STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION [ H. MOLINA, A.
LOVANO, Y. QUARKER]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting resolutions in support of several state ballot measures appearing on the November 5, 2024 ballot.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 24-079: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 2: EDUCATION FINANCE: SCHOOL FACILITIES:
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 SCHOOLS AND LOCAL
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES
MODERNIZATION, REPAIR, AND SAFETY BOND ACT OF 2024”; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 24-080: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF
PROPOSITION 4: THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WILDFIRE
PREVENTION, DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS, AND CLEAN AIR BOND
ACT OF 2024”; 3) Adopted Resolution No. 24-081 : “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN
SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 5: LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE: VOTER
APPROVAL”; 4) Adopted Resolution No. 24-082: “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN
SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 6: SLAVERY. REMOVE INVOLUNTARY
SERVITUDE AS PUNISHMENT FOR CRIME AMENDMENT”; 5) Adopted Resolution No. 24-083: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 32:
INCREASE OF MINIMUM WAGE: INITIATIVE STATUTE”; 6) Adopted Resolution No. 24-084: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 35:
MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION TAX AUTHORIZATION INITIATIVE”; and 7) Directed the Communications Department to share information on the adopted resolutions with the public. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
13. (F.1.) APPOINTMENTS TO THE RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION [ J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: Mayor Erickson and Councilmember Heilman will make their direct appointments to the Rent Stabilization Commission.
ACTION: 1) Mayor Erickson appointed Rena Goldman to the Rent Stabilization Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025; and 2) Councilmember Heilman appointed Kaitlin McCafferty to the Rent Stabilization Commission for a term ending February 28, 2025. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. REQUEST TO REDEVELOP A 0.92-ACRE COMMERCIAL SITE WITH AN ELEVEN-STORY AND APPROXIMATELY 269,263 SQUARE-FOOT
MIXED-USE HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT
8850-8878 SUNSET BOULEVARD AND 1025-1029 LARRABEE
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STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, D.
VU, B. LEAGUE, R. ABRAMSON]
SUBJECT: The proposal is a request to redevelop a 0.92-acre site with an eleven-story and up to 161-foot tall, approximately 269,263 gross-squarefoot mixed-use hotel and residential development containing restaurant and retail uses, and the new Viper Room nightclub. The proposed development also includes two billboards and 251 parking spaces located on four of the project’s five subterranean levels. To allow for increased density, increased height, and other development standards, the applicant for this proposed development located at 8850-8878 Sunset Boulevard and 1025-1029 Larrabee Street is requesting an amendment to the Sunset Specific Plan .
Vice Mayor Byers opened the Public Hearing.
The City Councilmembers provided their disclosures.
City Clerk Crowder noted that the Public Hearing was noticed as required by law.
Director of Community Development Nicholas Maricich , Current and Historic Preservation Planning Manager Jennifer Alkire, Senior Planner Doug Vu, and Property Development Manager Brian League provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 26 , 2024.
Applicant representative DJ Moore of Latham & Watkins provided a presentation of the proposed project.
The City Council proceeded with questions to staff and the applicant.
The following Public Speakers came forward to speak:
MIKIE FREIDMAN, spoke in opposition to this project and expressed concerns with ADA compliance.
HECTOR CARBAJAL, on behalf of PLUMMERS LOCAL 78 , spoke in opposition to this project.
AIDEN MARSHALL, on behalf of CREED LA, spoke in opposition to this project and noted his concerns with CEQA requirements.
ELYSE EISENBERG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of to this project.
NURIT SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSIC FORWARD
FOUNDATION spoke in support of workforce development and this project .
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ERIC FERRA, on behalf of SMART LOCAL 105 METAL SHEET
WORKERS, spoke in opposition to this project.
NICHOLAS SHAFFER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this project.
AMY SMITH, on behalf of CREED LA, spoke in opposition to this project.
TOMMY BLACK, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE VIPER ROOM , spoke in support of this project.
NEIDES RODRIGUEZ, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of this item.
CARLOS OSHIRO, UNITED HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of this project.
ROSA G. MANRIQUEZ, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of this project.
PAUL MORENO, on behalf of LOCAL IRON WORKERS 433, spoke in opposition to this project.
CAROLINE NAGY, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition to this project.
GEORGE NICKLE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the concerns he has heard from residents and asked that the City Council consider their concerns.
ANNETTE KAZMERSKI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this project.
BRENDA CAMPOS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this project.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the cost to live in West Hollywood and fair wages.
DANNY HANG, WEST HOLLYWOD, spoke in support of this project.
DONALD D. SEARLE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
DAVID RUIZ, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
JORDAN BEARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
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ALEC WHITE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
JORGE SEPERAK, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
DAVID STOOKY, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of this project.
JESSI HARRIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
SAM SPILLMAN, WEST HOLYYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project .
CYNTHIA CLEMANS, ABUNDANT HOUSING LA, spoke in support of this project.
JACOB ALTHAUS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
JOSHUA GASTELONM, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition of this project.
RAYMOND JACKSON, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition of this project.
ZACHARY WILSON STRASTERS, UNKNOWN, spoke in opposition of this project.
ADAM ROSENKRANZ, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of this project.
LAURENCE TAYLOR, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
LALA KHANIAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this project.
ALLAN WILLION, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to this project.
MEGAN GOLDRING, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of this project.
The City Council recessed at 9:19 pm and reconvened at 9:31 pm.** HECTOR BARBOSA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
DOMINIC B., WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
BRIAN SCHULLI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project.
MAXWELL ULIN, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of this project.
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VICTOR OMELCZENKO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed his concerns with this project.
TERESA LEON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project.
JUAN DE LARA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project.
JAKE LAJOIE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of this project.
VETO TIMOTHY BASULTO, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of this project.
JASON BECK, UNKNOWN, spoke in support of this project.
DANIELLE WILSON, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, spoke in support of this project.
VICTORIA YUNDT, UNKNOWN, expressed concerns with the EIR.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project.
SOL YAMINI, OWNER OF PINK DOT, spoke in support of this project.
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition of this project.
The following individuals submitted Citizen Position Slips in support of this project: David Ruiz, Kathryn D’avanzo, Bella Sudelnuk, and Eleina Mushinsky.
The following individuals submitted Citizen Position Slips in opposition of this project: Lynn Roth, Jennifer Kutner, Cathy Blavis, Stephanie Harker, West Hollywood, Sara Risher, and David Eckert.
Vice Mayor Byers inquired if the applicant’s representative had any rebuttals. DJ Moore made one point of clarification.
Vice Mayor Byers closed the public testimony portion of the Public Hearing; however, she indicated that the City Councilmembers may still ask questions of staff and the applicant team.
After City Council deliberations, the City Attorney and City staff read the changes into the record.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 24-085: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CERTIFYING
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ( EIR), ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND
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ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED MIXED-USE HOTEL AND
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND OFF-SITE ADVERTISING
BILLBOARDS LOCATED AT 8850-8878 SUNSET BOULEVARD AND
1025-1029 LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 24-086: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A
DEMOLITION PERMIT, DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS, ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT, AND SIGN PERMIT FOR THE
PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING HOTEL,
INCLUDING RESTAURANT, LOUNGE, GUESTROOMS, AND ROOFTOP
POOL AREA USES), RESTAURANT, NIGHTCLUB, RETAIL AND
RESIDENTIAL USES, AND OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS
LOCATED AT 8850-8878 SUNSET BOULEVARD AND 1025-1029
LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 3) Adopted Resolution No. 24-087: “ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A VESTING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP ( MAJOR LAND DIVISION NO. 82601) FOR
THE PROPOSED MIXED- USE DEVELOPMENT CONTAINING HOTEL,
INCLUDING RESTAURANT, LOUNGE, GUESTROOMS, AND ROOFTOP
POOL AREA USES), RESTAURANT, NIGHTCLUB, RETAIL AND
RESIDENTIAL USES, AND OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS
LOCATED AT 8850-8878 SUNSET BOULEVARD AND 1025-1029
LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 4) Introduced on first reading Ordinance No. 24-23: “ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
PROPOSED MIXED-USE HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AND OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS LOCATED AT 8850-8878 AND 1025-1029 LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD,
CALIFORNIA”; 5) Introduced on first reading Ordinance No. 24-24 : “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE PROPOSED MIXED-USE HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT AND OFF-SITE ADVERTISING BILLBOARDS
LOCATED AT 8850-8878 AND 1025-1029 LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA”; 6) Introduced on first reading Ordinance No. 24-25: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE SUNSET SPECIFIC PLAN TO
CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SITE 6-E IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED MIXED-USE HOTEL AND
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8850-8878 AND 1025-1029
LARRABEE STREET, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.” Motion by Mayor Erickson, seconded by Councilmember Shyne, and approved 3/2), noting the “ no” votes of Councilmember Heilman and Councilmember Meister.
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D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION [ J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: Mayor Erickson and Councilmember Heilman will make their direct appointments to the Rent Stabilization Commission.
ACTION: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
NIK ROYBALL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding the fentanyl crisis and other concerns.
RAMESSES SETENPRE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding comments from Councilmembers.
ANNIE JUMP VICENTE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding harassment and safety concerns.
JAMIE FRANCIS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding gentrification and affordability concern in the City.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Mayor Erickson reported his attendance at various City-wide events, Pride House, and CicLAvia. He thanked his colleagues for allowing him to join via zoom.
Councilmember Meister reported her attendance at National Night Out, CicLAvia, the Vista/Gardner discussions, Women’s Equality Potluck, and wished all a good Labor Day weekend.
Councilmember Shyne congratulated Vice Mayor Byers on chairing her first meeting and reported her attendance at the CicLAvia event.
Councilmember Heilman thanked Vice Mayor Byers for running a great meeting . He reported his attended at the Recreation Open House, West Side Cities Council of Governments, and National Night Out. He wished Mayor Erickson a Happy Birthday and a speedy recovery.
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CicLAvia, National Night Out, LA County LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Association Inauguration, Electric Vehicle Task Force, Metro Service Council, K-Line Open House, and the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) Board meeting. She wished the Mayor a speedy recovery and a Happy Birthday to Mayo Erickson and her partner.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned in memory of Ed Haubenstricker and Craig Scott Simon at 11:09 p.m. to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at a regular meeting held this 16th day of September, 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: Heilman, Meister, Shyne, Vice Mayor Byers, and Mayor Erickson.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
JOHN M. ERICKSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK
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