CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
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:
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.
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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.
1. POSTING OF AGENDA [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, November 18, 2024 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, November 13, 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 November 4, 2024.
3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 959 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending November 8, 2024 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 959 and Adopt Resolution No. 24-104: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 959”.
4. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s third-party administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied one (1) Claim for Damages from Omer Isik.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a Synopses from the Disabilities Advisory Board and the Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 [L. QUIJANO, C.
CORRALES, K. BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended September 2024 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the September 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
7. FINAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR THE 2023-24 REGULAR SESSION OF
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE AND REPORT ON FEDERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO SECURE FUNDING FOR CITY PROJECTS [Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the fourth and final legislative update report on the City’s lobbying efforts in the California State Legislature during the 2023-24 regular legislative session. In addition, the Council will receive a report on federal advocacy efforts to secure funding for City projects.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
8. UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION [S. CAMPBELL, B.
LEAGUE, A. BARTLE, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
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.
9. SMALL BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP [L.
BIERY, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update regarding the upcoming Small Business Procurement and Certification Workshop the City will be hosting in partnership with ICON CDC, as well as the County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Office of Small Business, as part of the Economic Mobility Initiative (EMI) for LA County District 3.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive an update regarding the upcoming Small Business Procurement and Certification Workshop to be held at the West Hollywood City Hall Community Meeting Room on Thursday, December 5, 2024; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on flyers, marketing, and other collateral materials for this event; and 3) Direct the Communications Department City Council Agenda
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to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the workshop including, but not limited to, the City’s website and social media tools.
10. DRAG LAUREATE PROGRAM REVIEW [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the first year of the Drag Laureate Program as well as consider extending the term duration of the Drag Laureate and updates to the Drag Laureate Program to begin in July 2025 as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the following changes to the Drag Laureate Program as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission: 1) Approve extending the term of the Drag Laureate from two to three years in duration to align with the three-year term of the Poet Laureate; 2) Approve extending the term of the current Drag Laureate, Pickle, through July 15, 2026, to align with the new three-year term; 3) Removal of the requirement to organize one yearly event to celebrate drag history; 4) Removal of the monthly meeting requirement with City Staff to allow for meetings to occur as needed; and 5) Removal of the liaison requirement with the City of San Francisco to allow for meetings to occur as needed.
11. 2025 HARVEY MILK DAY EVENT PRODUCER CONTRACT WITH DRAG ARTS LAB [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an agreement with Drag Arts Lab for a not to exceed amount of $30,600 to produce the City’s 2025 Harvey Milk Day event on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and approve the waiver of fees for city facility use, permits, and parking for the event.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an Agreement for Services with Drag Arts Lab for a not to exceed amount of $30,600 to produce the Harvey Milk Day event on Thursday, May 22, 2025; 2) Approve approximately $1,960 in waived fees for City facility use and permits; and 3) Authorize the use of City facilities for the event and an additional hour of validated parking for event participants at the West Hollywood 5-Story Parking Structure, for a total of three (3) hours.
12. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH DEGENKOLB ENGINEERS TO
PROVIDE SEISMIC RETROFIT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT [N. MARICICH, B. GALAN, C. ZABALA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with Degenkolb Engineers to provide technical support and program implementation assistance with the City’s mandatory Seismic Retrofit Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Degenkolb Engineers in an amount not to exceed $220,000.00 for technical assistance and supplemental services required for implementation of the mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents associated with the Agreement for Services.
13. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENTS FOR LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY
SERVICES WITH SHAW, YODER, ANTWIH, SCHMELZER & LANGE (STATE City Council Agenda
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AFFAIRS) AND WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS (FEDERAL AFFAIRS) [Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendments to the Agreements for Lobbying and Advocacy Services with the lobbying firms of Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange (state affairs) and with the Washington, DC-based firm Thorn Run Partners (federal affairs). The Amendments include a 24-month extension, which was previously stipulated in the existing agreements, as well as an increase to the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange for lobbying and advocacy services with the California Legislature and state regulatory agencies extending the agreement by 24 months, increasing the annual amount of the Agreement by $6,000 per year, and increasing the total amount of the Agreement by $156,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $330,000; 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Services with Thorn Run Partners for lobbying and advocacy services with members of Congress and federal agencies, and extend the Agreement by 24 months, increase the annual amount of the Agreement by $6,000 per year, and increase the total amount of the Agreement by $156,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $330,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements.
14. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A MILLS ACT CONTRACT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9009-9015 SUNSET BOULEVARD (THE ROXY THEATRE AND RAINBOW BAR AND GRILL) [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, D. VU, K. CONLEY]:
SUBJECT: The applicant is requesting approval of a Mills Act Contract to rehabilitate the property known as The Roxy Theatre and Rainbow Bar & Grill that are designated Cultural Resources in the City of West Hollywood located at 9009-9015 Sunset Boulevard. This action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for the rehabilitation of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Mills Act Contract between the City of West Hollywood and the owner of the property located at 9009-9015 Sunset Boulevard; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
15. PRESENTATION OF WINTER SOUNDS AT THE PENDRY WEST
HOLLYWOOD [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, J. TRIBBLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the presentation of Winter Sounds, the city’s free concert series, on December 15, 2024, January 25, 2025, February 8, 2025, and February 22, 2025, to take place at Pendry West Hollywood at 8430 Sunset Boulevard from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the presentation of Winter Sounds, the city’s free concert series, on December 15, 2024, January 25, 2025, February 8, 2025, and February 22, 2025, to take place at Pendry West Hollywood at 8430 Sunset City Council Agenda
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Boulevard from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute all documents.
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, HCD
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$750,000 [N. MARICICH, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO, S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to apply for and, if accepted, receive grant funding in an amount of up to $750,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") Prohousing Incentive Program ("PIP") to offset costs associated with the City’s Housing Element Implementation and contribute to the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 24-___: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF, HCD PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $750,000"; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for and execute the Agreement and all necessary contracts, payment requests, and amendments to secure the grant funds; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to increase budgeted revenues in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund by the amount of the grant application, $750,000.
17. 2025 WEHO PRIDE ARTS FESTIVAL [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, M. CHE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the dates, location, and producer for the 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the 2025 WeHo Pride Arts Festival to take place Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 24, 2025 at the LA LGBT Center as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all documents incident to an agreement with the LA LGBT Center in an amount not to exceed $85,000.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D. LEGISLATIVE:
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH TENNACITY, LLC. FOR PICKLEBALL AND TENNIS CONCESSION OPERATIONS AND SERVICES [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, M. GASCA, D. ALHADDAD]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement for Services with Tennacity, LLC. for the Pickleball and Tennis Concession Operations and Services.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Accept the proposal for the Pickleball and Tennis Concession Operations and Services provided by Tennacity, LLC. dated March 14, 2024, and approve a three (3) year Agreement with an option for two (2) oneyear extensions; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
2. ALLOWING PATRONS OTHER THAN HOTEL GUESTS AT RESTAURANTS WITHIN RESIDENTIALLY ZONED HOTELS [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE]:
SUBJECT: On March 18, 2024, the City Council directed staff and the City Attorney to develop a city-initiated amendment to conditional use permits of hotels in residential zoning districts to allow on-site restaurants to serve patrons other than hotel guests and to return to Council with the recommendation for further consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct staff to initiate a coordinated package of amendments to applicable conditional use permits for residentially zoned hotels to allow patrons other than hotel guests at on-site restaurants; 2) Waive application fees associated with the conditional use permit amendment and related hearing materials; 3) Direct staff to propose options to reduce or eliminate any associated parking requirements consistent with the zoning ordinance for Planning Commission consideration; and 4) Direct staff to bring all such amendments forward for Planning Commission decision in a single public hearing.
3. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS DELEGATION AND PLANNING FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES [D.
WILSON, C. SAFRIET, L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN, J. SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation as well as updates on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games City Staff Working Group and Art Project. The City Council will also consider approving a Letter of Commitment and directing staff to negotiate an agreement to partner with Out Athlete Fund to host Pride House in the City of West Hollywood during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive an update on the 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation as well as updates on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games City Staff Working Group and Art Project; 2) Approve a Letter of Commitment to provide financial and location support in the City of West Hollywood for Pride House LA-West Hollywood for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games; 3) Direct the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate an Agreement to establish a formal working partnership with Out Athlete Fund to host Pride House LA-West Hollywood and return to the City Council for approval; and 4) Provide additional direction or feedback, if any, related to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
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1. QUALIFICATION OF INITIATIVE MEASURE PROPOSING TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING VACATION RENTAL REGULATIONS AND REENACT THE
RECENTLY EXPIRED HOME SHARING REGULATIONS AND TO PREVENT
THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT VOTER
APPROVAL [L. LANGER, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider options for one (1) initiative measure proposing to reenact the City’s existing vacation rental regulations and recently expired home sharing regulations and to prevent their future amendment without subsequent voter approval.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive, file, and accept the Certificate of Sufficiency of Petition Signatures as valid in all respects. Select One of the Following Two Options:
2) Adopt the Following Resolution: Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA
SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION BALLOT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING VACATION RENTAL
REGULATIONS AND REENACT THE RECENTLY EXPIRED HOME SHARING
REGULATIONS AND TO PREVENT THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT VOTER APPROVAL; REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION OF EVEN DATE; AND SETTING RULES AND
DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE”; OR, 3) Adopt the Initiative Measure as an Ordinance, Without Alteration:
Adopt Ordinance No. 24-______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REENACTING CHAPTER
5.66 OF TITLE 5 AND SECTIONS 19.36.331, 19.80.120 AND 19.90.020 OF TITLE 19 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AS AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING VACATION RENTAL
REGULATIONS AND REENACT THE RECENTLY EXPIRED HOME SHARING
REGULATIONS AND TO PREVENT THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT WITHOUT
SUBSEQUENT VOTER APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9215(a).”
2. QUALIFICATION OF INITIATIVE MEASURE PROPOSING TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING HOTEL WORKER PROTECTION AND MINIMUM WAGE
ORDINANCES TO PREVENT THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT WITHOUT
SUBSEQUENT VOTER APPROVAL [L. LANGER, M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an initiative measure proposing to reenact the City’s existing Hotel Worker Protection and Minimum Wage Ordinances to prevent their future amendment without subsequent voter approval.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive, File, And Accept The Certificate Of Sufficiency Of Petition Signatures As Valid In All Respects.
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Select One Of The Following Two Options:
2) Adopt Resolution No. 24-______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA SUBMITTING TO THE
QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ON THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT AN
INITIATIVE MEASURE AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING HOTEL WORKER PROTECTION AND
MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCES TO PREVENT THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT VOTER APPROVAL”; OR,
3) Adopt the Initiative Measure as an Ordinance, Without Alteration: Adopt Ordinance No. 24-______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, REENACTING CHAPTER
5.127 AND SECTIONS 5.130.020, 5.130.030 AND 5.130.050 OF CHAPTER
5.130 AND ADDING SECTION 5.130.170 TO CHAPTER 5.130 OF TITLE 5 OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AS AN INITIATIVE ORDINANCE TO REENACT THE CITY’S EXISTING HOTEL WORKER PROTECTION AND
MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCES TO PREVENT THEIR FUTURE AMENDMENT
WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT VOTER APPROVAL, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 9215(a).”
3. PILOT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE A REGULAR MUSIC AND DANCING SESSION AT PLUMMER PARK [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to initiate a pilot program, scheduled to launch in spring 2025, aimed at bringing music to Plummer Park on a regular basis to foster community engagement and encourage social dancing.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct staff to initiate a pilot program, to launch in spring 2025, that brings music to Plummer Park on a regular basis for three to six months, to encourage community engagement and social dancing; 2) Based on community feedback and participation during the pilot phase, staff will bring back a recommendation on whether or not to continue the program on an ongoing basis; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of up to $5,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with hiring a DJ, graphic design, and promotional materials for the program; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the pilot program including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
4. EDUCATIONAL SESSION ON RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE AND OLDER ADULTS [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider hosting an educational session on the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, specifically addressing the needs and concerns of older adults.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Direct staff to host an educational session on the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, specifically targeted towards older adults; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral City Council Agenda
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materials for the event; 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a news release, and social media; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate up to $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 event; and 5) Waive the Facility Use fee for use a City facility and applicable parking fees for attendees (estimated $1,240 in waived fees).
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 Regular City Council meeting of November 18, 2024, will be adjourned and continued to November 21, 2024, at the Pacific Design Center Silver Screen Theater (8687 Melrose Avenue) for the purpose of holding the West Hollywood Day and State of the Community Event, at which the City Council will be present and engage in a panel discussion. Doors open at 5:30 and the event will begin at 6:30. A separate agenda for said Adjourned Regular meeting will be posted accordingly.
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