CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
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.”
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Note: Any agenda item(s) not initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting. The City Council may direct staff to continue the item(s) to an already scheduled City Council meeting or may adjourn this meeting to an adjourned regular meeting to consider the item(s).
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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:
PRESENTATIONS:
A. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
2. 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:
B. 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.
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1. POSTING OF AGENDA [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, October 7, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the meeting minutes of September 16, 2024.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 956 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, S.
HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending September 27, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 956 and Adopt Resolution No. 24-093:
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 956”.
4. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Business License Commission, and the Human Services Commission regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
5. ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR CITY COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the attendance reports for the City’s 16 Commissions and Advisory Boards for meetings convened between January 2024 through September 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the attendance reports.
6. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZOHSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s third-party administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied three (3) Claims for Damages from Jordan Stuart, Chad Harrison, and Robert Adell.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
7. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-26 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE,
TO UPDATE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE LOWER-INCOME
PROTECTED UNITS IN NEW HOUSING PROJECTS AND UPDATE PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNIT DEMOLITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH STATE LAW” [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-26, adopting an amendment to Title 19, the Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, to update replacement requirements of above lower income protected units in new housing projects and update provisions related to unit demolition in alignment with State law.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-26: “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO UPDATE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF ABOVE LOWERINCOME PROTECTED UNITS IN NEW HOUSING PROJECTS AND UPDATE PROVISIONS RELATED TO UNIT DEMOLITION IN ALIGNMENT WITH STATE LAW.”
8. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-27 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT RENTAL UNIT FOR CERTAIN
QUALIFIED TENANTS AND REPOSSESSION OF A RENTAL UNIT FOR AUTHORIZED CORRECTION OF VIOLATIONS” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-27, amending Title 17 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code relating to transfer to a different rental unit for certain qualified tenants and repossession of a rental unit for authorized correction of violations.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-27: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT
RENTAL UNIT FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED TENANTS AND REPOSSESSION OF A RENTAL UNIT FOR AUTHORIZED CORRECTION OF VIOLATIONS.”
9. WEHO 40 STRATEGIC PLAN [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, P. KESPRADIT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the City of West Hollywood’s preliminary WeHo 40 Strategic Plan, which will be brought back for discussion and adoption at the City Council Meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City of West Hollywood’s preliminary WeHo 40 Strategic Plan.
10. PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH PLAN [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI, J.
SCHARE, E. TAYLOR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding planned outreach for the use of public safety technology in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update regarding the outreach plan that will be implemented for public safety technology in West Hollywood.
11. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH EMERGENCY-1 RESPONSE, INC. [D. RIVAS, A.
SHANDI, M. KUSTANOVICH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement for services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc. in the amount of $150,000 for medical care center services during the West Hollywood Halloween Celebration on October 31, 2024, and during the West Hollywood Pride Celebration the weekend of May 30 through June 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Agreement for Services with Emergency-1 Response, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for medical care center services City Council Agenda
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during major special events or activities occurring in the City; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to this Agreement.
12. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL AND LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SERVICES WITH GA TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. [H.
COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of a Maintenance Agreement with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with GA Technical Services, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
13. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL AND LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SERVICES WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. [H. COLLINS, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of a Maintenance Agreement with Select Electric, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Select Electric, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $650,000 and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
14. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL AND LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SERVICES WITH WEST COAST CABLE, INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the award of a Maintenance Agreement with West Coast Cable, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with West Coast Cable, Inc. to provide on-call citywide electrical and low voltage systems services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
15. AWARD AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL MATERIALS TESTING & PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION SERVICES WITH AESCO, INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with AESCO, Inc. to provide on-call materials testing and public works inspection services for City projects.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services with AESCO, Inc. to provide on-call materials testing and public works inspection services for City projects for an increased amount of $400,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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16. AWARD AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR POOL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES WITH AQUA SOURCE, INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Agreement with Aqua Source, Inc. to provide pool maintenance and repair services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Agreement with Aqua Source, Inc. to provide pool maintenance and repair services for an increased amount of $1,904,451.69 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $2,969,217.69; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
17. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MAGNA CONSULTING & DESIGN FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR CIP 2204, RULE 20B
OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND CONVERSION LA PEER DRIVE & ALMONT DRIVE [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting & Design for design services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting & Design to increase the amount of the agreement by $90,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $270,053; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
18. AWARD AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL GLASS AND GLAZING REPAIR SERVICES WITH NATIONAL GLASS LLC [H. COLLINS, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Agreement with National Glass LLC to provide on-call glass and glazing repair services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Agreement with National Glass LLC to provide on-call glass and glazing repair services for an increased amount of $150,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $405,440; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
19. INCREASE IN PROJECT CONTINGENCY FOR THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. FOR THE CIP 2207, SANTA MONICA BLVD AT FIRE STATION NO. 8 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the project contingency for the CIP 2207, Santa Monica Boulevard at Fire Station No. 8 Traffic Signal Installation, by $27,268.50 to account for changes in the Construction Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to provide additional construction efforts for unforeseen conditions.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize a $27,268.50 increase in the contingency amount for construction services with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for a new not to exceed contingency amount of $45,446.50 and authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the Construction Agreement; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Construction Agreement.
20. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 2024 [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY, A.
YANEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of programming for Veterans Day 2024 in City Council Agenda
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the City of West Hollywood’s sponsorship of Veterans Day 2024 and authorize the use of the City’s name and logo on printed materials advertising the event; 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools; and 3) Authorize the temporary street closure of Holloway Drive at Santa Monica Boulevard and Hacienda Place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024.
21. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 83702 FOR A 6 UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 914 WEST KNOLL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No. 87302, a 6 unit condominium subdivision, located at 914 West Knoll Dr. 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. 24- _______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 83702 FOR A 6 UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 914 WEST KNOLL DRIVE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA.”
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. REQUEST FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE FOR THE APPROVED PROJECT LOCATED AT 8920 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, J. DAVIS, D. VU]:
SUBJECT: The proposal is a request for a development agreement that would extend the implementation and construction timeline for a previously approved new nine-story and approximately 116,801-square-foot commercial development containing a private membership club (with lounges, dining rooms, outdoor terraces, and a rooftop deck), creative office, retail, and restaurant with outdoor dining uses over a subterranean garage with 279 parking spaces.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and approve the Development Agreement by taking the following actions: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24-_______: “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 8920 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA;” 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24-______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 8920 SUNSET BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA;” and 3) Adopt Draft Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO EXTEND THE PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE TO BE COTERMINOUS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 8920 SUNSET City Council Agenda
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BOULEVARD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA.”
2. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADOPT NEW POLICIES, REGULATIONS, AND
DEFINITIONS FOR STUDIO AND MICRO-UNITS IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, T, FARRIS, J. HITTLEMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a proposed Zone Text Amendment to amend TITLE 19, Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, to adopt new policies, regulations, development standards, and definitions for studio and micro-units. The proposed Zone Text Amendment is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, and 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 24-_______:
“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 ADOPT NEW DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS
REGULATING STUDIO UNITS AND MICRO-UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA;” and 2) Direct staff to further study the required parking for micro-units to determine whether less parking can be required in light of applicable State and code requirements (AB 2097, etc.) and process a Zone Text Amendment if needed.
3. APPEAL OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION’S ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. BLC24-0004 TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS UPON CANNABIS LEGACY MEDICAL BUSINESS LICENSE NO. CLM-000001 IN LIEU OF REVOCATION, FOR THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS FARMACY COLLECTIVE DBA “MEDMEN WEHO” LOCATED AT 8208 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD [D. RIVAS, J. ECKART, V. ADOMAITIS, Y. BENITEZ]:
SUBJECT: This item is an appeal of the Business License Commission’s adoption of Resolution No. BLC24-0004 denying the revocation and imposing conditions upon Cannabis Legacy Medical Business License No. CLM-000001, for the business known as MedMen WeHo located at 8208 Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, consider all pertinent testimony, deny the appeal, and affirm the Business License Commission’s decision by adopting Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY STEVE MARTIN, AND AFFIRMING THE BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION’S DECISION (AS REFLECTED IN RESOLUTION NO. BLC24-004) TO IMPOSE CONDITIONS UPON CANNABIS LEGACY MEDICAL BUSINESS LICENSE NO. CLM-000001 IN LIEU OF
REVOCATION, FOR THE BUSINESS KNOWN AS FARMACY COLLECTIVE DBA “MEDMEN WEHO” LOCATED AT 8208 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
D. LEGISLATIVE:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 2.64 OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RENT
STABILIZATION COMMISSION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES, L. LANGER, K. MARTZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance that City Council Agenda
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would amend West Hollywood Municipal Code Section 2.64.090 “Rent Stabilization Commission: Duties” regarding the 45-day rule for regulations, policies, and rules promulgated by the Commission becoming final unless considered by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance 24:_______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 2.64 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION.”
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. UPDATED REVISIONS TO THE CO-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM POLICIES & GUIDELINES [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving amendments to the City’s CoSponsorship Program Policies & Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Revised Co-sponsorship Program Policies & Guidelines.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
1. OFF-SITE SIGNAGE IN COMMERCIAL ZONES [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: This item directs staff to draft an amendment to the zoning code to establish a policy to negotiate development agreements to permit off-site signage in commercial zones on Santa Monica Boulevard, Fairfax Avenue, and La Brea Avenue in connection with the development of housing or mixed-use developments with a higher percentage of permanently affordable units than what would have otherwise been required on the site.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a zone text amendment and policy to permit the replacement of existing off-site signage or the development of new off-site signage in commercial zones in conjunction with a new housing or mixed-use development that is at least two-thirds housing and includes a higher percentage of permanently affordable units than what would have otherwise been required on the site; and 2) Return to City Council with the draft policy and zone text amendments for further consideration and approval.
2. CORPORATE OWNERSHIP OF RENTAL HOUSING UNITS [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to perform an analysis of corporate ownership of single-family and multi-family rental properties in West Hollywood. Based on the analysis, Council may consider providing further direction to address potential issues caused by institutional investors and corporate ownership of rental housing.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to hire a consultant to perform an analysis of corporate ownership of single-family and multi-family rental properties in West Hollywood; and 2) Return to City Council with the findings of the analysis.
3. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF TRANSLATIN@ COALITION’S 2024 GARRAS FASHION SHOW EVENT [J. ERICKSON, S. SHYNE, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with TransLatin@ Coalition for the GARRAS Fashion Show event on Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Pacific Design Center.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of TransLatin@ Coalition’s GARRAS City Council Agenda
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Fashion Show event at the Pacific Design Center on Saturday, November 16, 2024; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the cosponsorship agreement between the City and TransLatin@ Coalition; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $10,000 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) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote TransLatin@ Coalition’s GARRAS Fashion Show including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
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 21, 2024 6:00 PM at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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