CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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 potential 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- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION G.C. § 54956.9(d)(2) and e(3): 1 matter:
Receipt of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code from Sully-Miller Contracting Co., related to construction contract for Melrose Streetscape Project CIP 2104.
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
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:
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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:
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:
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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.
1. POSTING OF AGENDA [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES] SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, November 4, 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 30, 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 October 21, 2024.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 958 [C. CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ] SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending November 4, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 958 and Adopt Resolution No. 24-099: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 958.”
4. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-32 (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 AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF DEMOLOITION PERMITS FOR VACANT PROPERTIES THAT POSE PUBLIC SAFETY RISKS" [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-32, adopting an amendment to Title 19, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West Hollywood Municipal Code, to authorize the issuance of demolition permits for vacant properties that pose public safety risks.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 24-32: "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 AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF City Council Agenda
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DEMOLITION PERMITS FOR VACANT PROPERTIES THAT POSE PUBLIC SAFETY RISKS."
5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a Synopsis from the Disabilities Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
6. CICLAVIA 2024 POST EVENT REPORT [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, B.
SMITH]
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a post event report regarding the CicLAvia:
Meet the Hollywoods open streets event that took place in the City of West Hollywood on August 18, 2024.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file post event report; and 2) Direct staff to apply for funding for a future open streets event during Metro’s next Open Streets Grant Cycle.
7. 2025 ARTS GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS – ARTS PROJECT; COMMUNITY ARTS; TRANSGENDER, GENDER DIVERSE, INTERSEX ARTS; WEHO ARTISTS; AND 40th ANNIVERSARY CULTURAL HISTORY GRANTS [L.
BIERY, R. EHEMANN, E. ANGELOFF]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider ratifying the recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission for funding the 2025 Arts Grant Program – Arts Project; Community Arts; Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex Arts; WeHo Artists; and 40th Anniversary Cultural History Grants.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award Arts Project Grants totaling $42,200 at various funding amounts to five (5) nonprofit arts organizations as outlined in this staff report; 2) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award Community Arts Grants totaling $36,000 at various funding amounts to seven (7) applicants as outlined in this staff report; 3) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex Arts Grants totaling $30,000 at various funding amounts to five (5) applicants as outlined in this staff report; 4) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award WeHo Artists Grants totaling $24,000 to four (4) individual applicants, resident artists as outlined in this staff report; 5) Approve recommendations of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission to award 40th Anniversary Cultural History Arts Grants totaling $40,000 at various funding amounts to seven (7) applicants as outlined in this staff report; 6) Approve approximately $14,560 in waived fees for city facility use fees and parking fees; 7) Authorize the use of city facilities for performances and presentations by grantees in fulfillment of their Art Grant projects and an additional hour of validated parking for event participants at the West Hollywood Park 5-Story parking structure, for a total of three (3) hours, for grant funded events scheduled for the Council Chambers which exceed two (2) hours; and 8) Allow grantees to charge admission, accept donations, and sell merchandise to offset production costs for performances or projects.
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8. AMENDMENTS FOR AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE NETWORKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND NETWORK MANAGED SERVICES WITH NETXPERTS [L.
QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending two Agreements with NetXperts Inc. for Providing Networking Professional Services (No. 010406), to increase the not-toexceed amount by $400,000 and extend the agreement for an additional two years and for the Agreement for Network Managed Services (No. 010405), to increase the not-toexceed amount by $100,000 and extend the agreement for an additional two years.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Amendment to the Agreement for Networking Professional Services with NetXperts (#010406) to: increase the amount of the agreement by $400,000 for a total of $1,200,000 and extend the agreement by two additional years from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027; 2) Approve the Amendment to the Agreement for Network Managed Services with NetXperts (#010405) to: increase the amount of the agreement by $100,000 for a total of $250,000 and extend the agreement by two additional years from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
9. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE LIFE SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH MAJESTIC FIRE, INC. DBA KORD FIRE PROTECTION [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving the award of an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Majestic Fire, Inc. DBA Kord Fire Protection to provide fire life safety maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Majestic Fire, Inc. DBA Kord Fire Protection to provide fire life safety maintenance services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,051,200; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
10. AWARD OF A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY POWER
GENERATOR & AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH GLOBAL POWER GROUP, INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]
SUBJECT: The Council will consider approving the award of a Maintenance Agreement with Global Power Group, Inc. to provide emergency power generator and automatic transfer switch maintenance services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Global Power Group, Inc. to provide emergency power generator and automatic transfer switch maintenance services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $157,896; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
11. ACCEPT GRANT OF $20,000 FROM THE 3RD SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR 2025 HARVEY MILK DAY PROGRAMMING [L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting a grant of $20,000 from the 3rd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County for 2025 Harvey Milk Day programming.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize acceptance of a $20,000 grant from the 3rd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County for Harvey Milk Day programming; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents incident to the grant; and 3) Authorize inclusion of the County of Los Angeles Third District Supervisor Pride-themed logo on the WeHo Pride website, social media graphic, and flyer for the event.
12. UPDATE REGARDING THE 2025 CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE ANNUAL ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION’S OSCAR EVENT AND APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR ITS OSCAR EVENT IN YEARS 2026 THROUGH 2028 [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, B. SMITH]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Permit to Use City Property Agreement for the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s annual Oscar Party event in 2025, including street closure requests and a reduced parking rate. The City Council will also consider a three-year co-sponsorship with Elton John AIDS Foundation to host its Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party and Charity Fundraiser event in West Hollywood Park from 2026 through 2028.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Permit to Use City Property Agreement between the City of West Hollywood and the Elton John AIDS Foundation for the 2025 event that defines facility uses, street closures, and the terms of the relationship between the City and Elton John AIDS Foundation; 2) Approve the exclusive use of West Hollywood Park beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2025, through Thursday, March 6, 2025; 3) Approve the exclusive use of the Five-Story Parking Structure (5SPS) from 5:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, through 5:00 A.M. on Monday, March 3, 2025; 4) Approve the closure of San Vicente Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard for event arrivals and departures from 11:30 A.M. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, through 6:00 A.M. on Monday, March 3, 2025; 5) Approve a reduced parking rate of $6 per vehicle in the Five-Story Parking Structure (5SPS) for production staff and crew parking on the following dates: February 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and March 1; 6) Approve a three-year co-sponsorship with Elton John AIDS Foundation to host their annual Oscar Viewing Party and Charity Fundraiser event in West Hollywood Park. The dates for 2026, 2027 and 2028 have yet to be determined; and 7) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit Fees, Engineering and Neighborhood and Business Safety Encroachment Permit Fees, Film Permit Fees, Indoor Facility Use Fees, Intermittent Traffic Control Fees, Parking Meter Fees, Post-Event Inspection Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Street Closure Fees, Partial Street Closure Fees and Temporary Valet Fees for years 2026, 2027 and 2028 as well as potential lost revenue related to meter usage (estimated at $34,956 annually in waived fees and potential lost revenue).
13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 82111, FOR A 7-UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1236 FAIRFAX AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR] SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving Final Map No. 82111, for a 7-unit condominium subdivision, located at 1236 Fairfax Avenue.
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(CEQA) 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. 82111 FOR A 7 UNIT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1236 FAIRFAX AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD.”
14. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LOCATED ON THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 148 SWALL DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to Southern California Edison Company for underground electrical systems located on the City-owned property at 148 Swall Drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-___: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD GRANTING AN EASEMENT
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LOCATED ON THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 148 SWALL DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD;” and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of resolution for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WEST HOLLYWOOD GENERAL PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE CITY’S UPDATED LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN [N.
MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, A. ROSENBAUM, D. RIVAS, M.
KUSTANOVICH]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a General Plan Amendment replacing Appendix A with the updated 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (“LHMP”) in the Safety and Noise Element of the West Hollywood General Plan 2035. The City Council finds that adopting this General Plan Amendment is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a Public Hearing and, upon conclusion, Adopt Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SAFETY AND NOISE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCLUDE THE UPDATED 2024 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN.”
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
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1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND MILESTONE COMPLIANCE DEADLINES FOR SOFT STORY BUILDINGS AND SEISMIC PROGRAM UPDATE [N.
MARICICH, B. GALAN, C. ZABALA]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to amend the milestone compliance timelines for existing wood frame buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open Front walls (SWOF) and receive an update on West Hollywood’s mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-___: “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD EXTENDING CERTAIN DEADLINES FOR THE CITY’S SEISMIC RETROFIT ORDINANCE”; and 2) Direct staff to continue implementation of the seismic program.
2. ESTABLISH A CITY POLICY FOR RECOGNITIONS AND MEMORIALS [D. WILSON, C. SAFRIET, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a City Policy for Recognitions and Memorials to define procedures for the issuance of recognition items and memorials.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a City Policy for Recognitions and Memorials to define procedures for the issuance of recognition items and memorials.
3. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF C.I.T.Y. X1 YOUTH GROUP'S HOLIDAY EVENTS [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor the C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group’s “Big Feast” pre-Thanksgiving dinner events from Friday, November 22, 2024, to Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and their holiday dinner event on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Plummer Park’s Rooms 5 and 6.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve co-sponsorship of C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group’s “Big Feast” pre-Thanksgiving dinners from November 22, 2024, to November 27, 2024, and holiday dinner event on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Plummer Park’s Rooms 5 and 6; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $1,000 from Fiscal Year 2024-25 funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01- 00-531001 for costs associated with the holiday dinner in December; 3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City and the C.I.T.Y. x1 Youth Group; 4) Waive any Facility Use Fees, Special Event Permit Fees, Encroachment Permit Fees, and the 3-hour parking limit at the Plummer Park parking lot for event participants (estimated $1,674); 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 events such as the City’s website and social media tools.
4. CLIMATE CREDITS: INCENTIVES FOR PLANT-BASED BUSINESSES AND CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES [S. SHYNE, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to work with the City Attorney to research the feasibility of developing a Climate Credit Initiative to provide incentives for plant-based businesses and certified green businesses to continue to successfully operate in West Hollywood.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the City Attorney to research the feasibility of developing a Climate Credit Initiative to provide incentives for plant-based businesses and certified green businesses; and 2) Return to City Council with an analysis and recommendations for moving forward with the Climate Credit Initiative.
5. INFORMATIONAL VIRTUAL MEETING ON COYOTES AND WILDLIFE [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to organize an informational virtual meeting for the community to discuss wildlife, with a focus on coyotes. The meeting will aim to educate residents on the ecological role of coyotes in urban environments and provide guidance on best practices for safely coexisting with local coyote populations.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to host an informational virtual meeting focused on wildlife, particularly coyotes; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of up to $2,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this informational meeting; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the information session including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR:
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, November 18, 2024 6:00 PM at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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