CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025
5:00 PM – SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION &
INSTALLATION MEETING AGENDA
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.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
The City Council values your comments and acknowledges the right of the public to address issues that are within the City’s jurisdiction and invites the public to do so during the City Council meeting. However, this public participation must be balanced with the need of the City Council to conduct the public’s business in a fair and efficient manner, free from disruption or disturbance. The City offers multiples ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
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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:
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
ROBERT LEWIS ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR CHELSEA BYERS.
CITY CLERK MELISSA CROWDER ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO THE NEWLY ELECTED VICE MAYOR JOHN HEILMAN.
PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR JOHN M. ERICKSON:
INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES:
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 Agenda
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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.
VICE MAYOR JOHN HEILMAN COMMENTS:
MAYOR CHELSEA BYERS COMMENTS:
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.
B.1. POSTING OF AGENDA [M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Tuesday, January 21, 2025 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, the Sheriff’s Station, the West Hollywood Library, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.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 December 16, 2024.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 962 [L. QUIJANO, K. BARENG, S.
STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending January 10, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 962 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-001, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 962”.
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B.4. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City's third -party administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied nine (9) Claims for Damages from Elahe Savis, Yesenia Monroy, Pari Askari, Alberto Gallegas Vazquez, Erik Lerner, Kyle Fallon, Ralph Varela, Charter Communications via Phoenix Loss Control – two (2) claims.
RECOMMENDATION: Received and filed.
B.5. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission, the Disabilities Advisory Board, and the Older Adults Advisory Board.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.6. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2024 [L. QUIJANO, K. BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended November 2024 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the November 2024 Treasurer’s Report.
B.7. REPORT ON GENDER BALANCE ON THE CITY’S COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report regarding gender balance on the City’s 16 Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.8. CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS PLAN [D. WILSON, J. SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, S.
LUNN, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the City of West Hollywood’s Crisis Communications Plan to assist the City regarding crisis communications and management.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the City’s Crisis Communications Plan.
B.9. 2023-24 YEAR-END REPORT ON SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS [C.
SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The Human Services Commission will receive the Year-End Report on Social Services Programs for the 2023-2024 contract year.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Year-End Report on Social Services Programs.
B.10. GRANTS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM UPDATE [C. SCHROEDER, C.
SAFRIET, D. MURRAY, D. SAUNDERS, A. VALDEPEÑA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on the 2024-25 Grants in the Schools Program.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve eight Grants in the Schools applications totaling $22,406.40.
B.11. RECOMMENDATION TO JOIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMELESS
INITIATIVE GOOD NEIGHBOR PLEDGE FOR COORDINATED REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, F.
GOMEZ, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider joining the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative Good Neighbor Pledge for coordinated regional solutions to homelessness.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve joining the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative Good Neighbor Pledge for coordinated regional solutions to homelessness; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative Good Neighbor Pledge on behalf of the City of West Hollywood; and 3) Direct staff in the City to align with the principles outlined in the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative Good Neighbor Pledge when developing and implementing partnerships and solutions to addressing homelessness.
B.12. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED AND RE-ADVERTISE FOR 8305 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BUILD-OUT PROJECT [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider rejecting the bids received for the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard Build-Out Project and authorizing staff to re-issue and re-advertise the bid.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reject the bids for the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard Build-Out Project, as submitted on November 7, 2024, and return the associated bid bonds; and 2) Authorize staff to re-issue and re-advertise for the 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard Build-Out Project.
B.13. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH FLOCK GROUP INC. FOR A LIVE AND
RECORDED VIDEO CAMERA SUBSCRIPTION AND A MOBILE SECURITY
TRAILER SUBSCRIPTION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAFETY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City of West Hollywood (“City”) City Council will consider the approval of a professional services agreement (“PSA”) with Flock Group, Incorporated (“Flock”) to purchase subscriptions for live and recorded video cameras at fixed locations City-wide and for a mobile security trailer equipped with live and recorded video cameras that can be deployed in the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a PSA with Flock to purchase subscriptions for live and recorded video cameras at fixed locations and a mobile security trailer for up to five (5) years for a total not-to-exceed amount of nine hundred sixty-eight thousand seven hundred fifty dollars (“$968,750”) ($220,750 for first year including installation costs and $187,000 every year after should the program receive approval to continue), with the option of the City to terminate the PSA after giving Flock at least thirty (30) calendar days written notice; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
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B.14. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH FLYING LION INC. TO PROVIDE
TRAINING AND USE OF DRONES AS FIRST RESPONDERS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SAFETY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City of West Hollywood (“City”) City Council will consider the approval of a professional services agreement (“PSA”) with Flying Lion, Incorporated (“Flying Lion”) for the training, equipment, software, staffing, and use of drones as first responders that will be deployed in the City.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a PSA with Flying Lion for the training, equipment, software, staffing, and use of drones as first responders for a total not-to-exceed amount of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars (“$250,000”); and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Agreement.
B.15. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BERG &
ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Berg & Associates for construction management and inspection services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services with Berg & Associates, to increase the amount of the agreement by $150,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,487,137.26; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
B.16. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2305, SAN VICENTE BLVD & ROSEWOOD AVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R.
GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for CIP 2305, San Vicente Blvd & Rosewood Avenue Street Improvements by Select Electric, Inc.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept the work and authorize the following: a. File the Notice of Completion by the City Clerk with the Los Angeles Recorder’s Office, b. Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35 day lien period, c. Release of the Performance Bond on the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, d. Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors.
B.17. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. TO CONSTRUCT CIP 2503, CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PHASE XIV – CDBG PROJECT NO. 602685-24 [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a Construction Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. to construct CIP No. 2503, Concrete Repair Program Phase XIV – CDBG Project No. 602685-24. This project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $247,000.00 for the construction of CIP No. 2503, City Council Agenda
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Concrete Repair Program Phase XIV – CDBG Project No. 602685-24, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the Construction Agreement in the amount not to exceed 15% ($37,050.00) of the total Agreement amount; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2503, CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PHASE XIV – CDBG PROJECT NO. 602685-24, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6;” and 4) Make a finding that pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA – Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. Seq.), CIP No. 2503, Concrete Repair Program Phase XIV – CDBG Project No. 602685-24, meets the requirements for a categorical exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
B.18. AWARD OF 2024-25 AGENCY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, D. MURRAY, I. ARREDONDO, M. ULLOA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a report on the recommended funding awards for the 2024-25 Agency Development Grants.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve recommendations for various Agreements for Services based on the approved FY25 budget allocation of $25,000 for Agency Development Grant services; 2) Disability Community Resources Center: Approve a new Agreement for Services, in accordance with Attachment B, for an amount not to exceed $7,988; 3) Healthcare In Action: Approve a new Agreement for Services, in accordance with Attachment C, for an amount not to exceed $7,012; 4) Episcopal Diocese of LA/Seeds of Hope: Approve a new Agreement for Services, in accordance with Attachment D, for an amount not to exceed $10,000; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements for Services.
B.19. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A REGIONAL EARLY ACTION
PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM OF 2021 AWARD (N. MARICICH, J.
ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, E. ROTMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to enter a Memorandum of Understanding for REAP 2.0 Notice of Funds Available for Lasting Affordability Program Grant (“MOU”) with the Southern California Association of Governments (“SCAG”) as part of the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (“REAP 2.0”). The grant will support the City’s feasibility study for establishing a Community Land Trust (“CLT”) and exploring alternative strategies and models to preserve, improve, and develop permanent affordable housing, as outlined in the City’s certified 6th Cycle Housing Element.
This action is exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution 25-______: “A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT
PROGRAM OF 2021 FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $150,000;
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
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UNDERSTANDING AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO MEET THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS; AND FINDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING NOT A PROJECT UNDER CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15378(B)(4) OR ALTERNATIVELY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15262;” and 2) Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the memorandum of understanding and all necessary contracts, payment requests, and amendments for the purposes of securing grant funds, and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. WEHO TARGET VISION ZERO - PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS AND ENABLING MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGES [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, D. FENN, H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, R. GARLAND]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed speed limit reductions, enabling Municipal Code changes, and the associated designation of safety corridors and business activity districts, as recommended in the WeHo Target Vision Zero Action Plan. This item is not subject to CEQA (“Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.) because it does not qualify as a “project” under CEQA.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review the proposed speed limit reductions and direct staff to implement the proposed speed limits after the associated Municipal Code changes and safety corridor and business activity district designations have gone into effect; 2) Introduce on First Reading Ordinance No. 25-_______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCORPORATE THE
UPDATED SPEED LIMIT REGULATIONS OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE TO ENABLE SPEED LIMIT REDUCTIONS PURSUANT TO STATE LAW; TO DESIGNATE SAFETY CORRIDORS AND BUSINESS ACTIVITY DISTRICTS FOR ENHANCED ROAD SAFETY; ESTABLISHING UPDATED
CONTEXT-APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMITS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE; AND FINDING THAT SUCH ACTION DOES
NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3);” 3) Direct staff to prepare a public awareness and education campaign around the enaction of the new speed limits; and 4) Direct staff to coordinate with the Cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills to explore implementing speed limit reductions on shared corridors and with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) on enforcement of the updated speed limits.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
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E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH PLENARY BROADBAND
INFRASTRUCTURE WH LLC TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A CITYWIDE FIBER NETWORK TO IMPROVE BROADBAND SERVICES CITYWIDE [L.
QUIJANO, E. TSIPIS]:
SUBJECT: Approve the tentative terms and high-level conceptual design for the implementation of a Public-Private partnership with Plenary Broadband Infrastructure WH LLC (Plenary) to construct and operate a fiber network to improve broadband services citywide.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the tentative terms and high-level conceptual design, including the City's anticipated financial contribution, for the Implementation Agreement with Plenary; 2) Direct the City Manager or designee to negotiate the Implementation Agreement with Plenary based on the terms; and 3) Amend the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement by adding 90 days to allow sufficient time to complete negotiations.
E.2. UPDATE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY & WELL-BEING STRATEGY [D.
WILSON, C. SAFRIET, D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI, C. SCHROEDER, C.
KISSINGER, N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on progress advancing the strategic priorities outlined in the West Hollywood Community Safety & WellBeing Strategy.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive an update on the implementation of the City’s Community Safety & Well-Being Strategy; and 2) Receive an update on the working group of regional service and safety partners to provide guidance and develop collaborative solutions related to CSWB priorities.
E.3. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including year to date crime data from January to December 2024.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on community safety activities.
E.4. UPDATE REGARDING A PROPOSED COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER PROGRAM [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City of West Hollywood (“City”) City Council will receive an update and consider approving the implementation of an unarmed Community Safety Officer (“CSO”) program to support community safety efforts in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the review completed of unarmed CSO programs; and 2) Approve the implementation of an unarmed CSO program in West Hollywood.
E.5. EXPLORATION OF ALTERNATIVE AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC
RESTROOMS AT PLUMMER PARK [H. COLLINS, DANNY RIVAS, A.
SHANDI, Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the approval of a design for the renovations to the two exterior restrooms at the Plummer Park Community Center and authorize staff to include this scope of work in the Community Center Security Upgrade Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the design for the renovations to the two exterior restrooms at the Plummer Park Community Center and authorize staff to include this scope of work in the Community Center Security Upgrade Project; and 2) Direct staff to return to the City Council after construction for further consideration of operational hours.
E.6. UPDATE ON THE WEST HOLLYWOOD CARE TEAM –
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROGRAM PLANS [C. SCHROEDER, C.
SAFRIET, F. GOMEZ, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a progress update on the West Hollywood Care Team including information about the first year of program implementation and plans to increase service to the community in the second year of the program.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive report on Year 1 of Care Team operations and provide feedback on Year 2 plans.
E.7. PROGRESS REPORT ON THE “FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO ADDRESS
HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY” AND REQUEST FOR INPUT ON A
PLANNED ASSESSMENT OF THE APPROACH TO ADDRESSING
HOMELESSNESS [C. SCHROEDER, C. SAFRIET, F. GOMEZ, B. LUBIN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the “City of West Hollywood Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness in Our Community” (2018).
Building on the progress of the plan and in response to evolving challenges and opportunities in housing and homelessness, the City proposes to evaluate its current approach and explore potential updates for the future. To guide a scope of work for this assessment, the City seeks input from the City Council, including in areas such as outcomes to achieve in 2025 and beyond, stakeholder groups to consult during the assessment, and focus areas for policy and other research.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive and file an update on the “City of West Hollywood Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness in Our Community” (2018); and 2) Provide input on a scope of work for a planned assessment of the City of West Hollywood’s approach to addressing homelessness and potential updates moving forward.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. EMERGENCY URGENCY ORDINANCE [L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: Consideration of an urgency ordinance to assist in housing people displaced from the recent fires in the region, including suspension of the oneyear lease requirement for dwelling units and authorizing hotels to house displaced persons for more than 30 days, and consideration of other emergency response measures relating to the recent fires in the region. If approved, the Urgency Ordinance would go into effect immediately upon 4/5 vote of the City Council.
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RECOMMENDATION: In Development.
F.2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A PLAN INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF
REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHCHC WETHERLY, L.P. [S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will review the minutes and adopt a Resolution acknowledging that a public hearing was conducted on December 19, 2024 under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority the (“CMFA”), a Joint Exercise of Powers Authority and Public Entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000, (the “Bonds”), to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of an 89-unit qualified residential rental project (the “Project”) to be located at 910-916 Wetherly Drive within the City of West Hollywood, California (the “City”).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review the minutes of the public hearing that was held under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) and Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in connection with the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of 910-916 N. Wetherly Drive, an 89- unit multifamily rental housing development located in the City of West Hollywood, California (the “Project”); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 25-______:
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING A PLAN OF FINANCE INCLUDING THE
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE A QUALIFIED
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHCHC
WETHERLY, L.P., AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.” F.3. ASSESSMENT OF PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [D.
HANG, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to hire a consultant to perform an assessment of pedestrian lighting with an emphasis on residential neighborhoods in West Hollywood. This is a public safety item; whereas, pedestrian safety, crime reduction, safer walking conditions with bright illuminated sidewalks, all add to an overall increase in public safety. Nighttime safety is critical to live, work, and play in West Hollywood. The assessment will include conducting a survey of current lighting, while correlating specific areas of lighting to existing public safety Part 1 and Part 2 crime data and providing recommendations to the City on potential interventions to increase visibility and enhance public safety. The City Council will also consider providing direction to staff to research options to retrofit and modernize the blue globe pedestrian lights along Santa Monica Boulevard.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to hire a consultant to perform an assessment of current pedestrian lighting with an emphasis on residential neighborhoods in West Hollywood; and correlate areas of lighting with Public Safety Part 1 and Part 2 crime data to identify locations to target interventions as needed; 2) Direct staff to hire a lighting designer or a lighting design firm to design and/or purchase new fixtures, bulbs, transformers, etc. to retrofit and modernize the existing notable blue globe pedestrian lighting infrastructure along Santa Monica Boulevard; and 3) Return to City Council with recommendations for improvements to pedestrian lighting with the goal of increasing visibility and enhancing public safety.
F.4. AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED
ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE THE CALIFORNIA ASIAN
AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS AND ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION [D. HANG, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the City Councilmember list of pre-approved organizations and events to include events organized by both the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus and Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the addition of both the California Asian American and Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus and Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation to the list of pre-approved organizations and events that members of the City Council are permitted to attend each year.
F.5. EXPLORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIAL SERVICES MICRO GRANTS PROGRAM [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to explore the development of a new Social Services Micro Grants Program to complement the City’s existing Human Services Programs and address unmet human services needs in the community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to explore the development of a new Social Services Micro Grants Program to complement the City’s existing Human Services Programs; and 2) Direct Staff to return to Council with the results of staff’s analysis, potential overview of program guidelines, implementation timelines, and a request for funding.
F.6. EDUCATIONAL FORUM FOCUSED ON HOMELESSNESS AND CITY RESPONSE [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to organize an educational forum focused on homelessness, local and regional responses, and services available.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to host an educational forum focused on homelessness, local and regional response, and services available; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services City Council Agenda
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to allocate $2,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with this event; and 4) 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.
F.7. COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS [C. BYERS, J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider sponsoring a series of community cleanup events, each focusing on a specific area within the City of West Hollywood. The community cleanup events will be an opportunity for residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to volunteer to serve the community, to pick up litter, to engage with one another, and to address community beautification needs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the sponsorship of a series of community cleanup events, focusing on specific areas within the City of West Hollywood, to take place during spring and summer 2025; 2) Direct staff to coordinate the community cleanup events in partnership with residents, businesses, neighborhood watch groups, and other stakeholders interested in volunteering; 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; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $4,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00- 531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; and 5) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $4,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with supplies for the community cleanup events.
F.8. COMMUNITY GROUP TOWN HALL & RESOURCE SHARING [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to partner with local organizations to host a community group town hall and resource sharing event to address questions and provide resources in response to actions by the incoming Trump Administration.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to partner with local organizations to host a community group town hall and resource sharing event to address actions by the incoming Trump Administration; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves to the Special Council Programs Account 100-1-01-00-531001, and increase the budget for Special Council Programs by the same amount; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $2,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with promotion and technical support for the event; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the community gathering including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
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F.9. FIRE & WIND SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS [J. HEILMAN, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate the existing emergency plan in place for addressing wildfires and severe wind, review the City’s response to the recent fires in Los Angeles County, and take appropriate steps to update protocols based on lessons learned and best practices.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Review the City’s existing emergency plan – including evacuation routes, emergency shelter locations outside of the City in the event of a major incident, evacuation protocols for disabled residents – and update protocols based on lessons learned and best practices from the recent fires in Los Angeles County; 2) Intensely promote the Nixle alert system with a goal of achieving 75% sign-ups in the West Hollywood community; 3) Identify appropriate opportunities during the year to recognize and thank the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles City Fire Department who effectively stopped the Sunset Fire from spreading to West Hollywood; 4) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to provide City support above and beyond what is currently outlined in mutual aid agreements if deemed necessary to assist areas devastated by recent fires; and 5) Provide further direction as appropriate to help the City of West Hollywood address future extreme wildfire and severe wind incidents and other emergencies.
F.10. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AS DELEGATES AND
ALTERNATES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES,
CONFERENCES, AND CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider appointments as delegates and alternates to various organizations, committees, and conferences. Additionally, the City Council will consider appointments to the various City Council Subcommittees.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Appoint Councilmembers as Delegates and Alternates to the following: A) Sanitation District No. 4 – Adopt Resolution No. 25-_______: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION
DISTRICT NO. 4”; B) California Contract Cities Association – Voting Delegate/Alternate; C) California Joint Powers Authority (CJPIA) – Attending Councilmember/Approve Two (2) City Staff Alternates; D) Clean Power Alliance – Director/Alternate Director; E) League of California Cities – Voting Delegate/Alternate Delegate; F) Los Angeles County City Selection Committee – (Mayor)/Alternate Attending Councilmember; G) National League of Cities – Delegate/Alternate Delegate; H) Santa Monica Bay Watershed Council - Attending Councilmember/Alternate; I) Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - Delegate/Alternate; J) Westside Cities Council of Governments (WSCCOG) – Attending Councilmember/Alternate Attending Councilmember; 2) Appoint Two (2) Councilmembers as Subcommittee Members to the following: A) Finance and Budget Subcommittee (Standing) – Mayor and Vice Mayor; B) West Hollywood Pride Subcommittee (Standing) – City Council Agenda
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Mayor and Vice Mayor *As part of this action, the City Council is asked to affirm that the Mayor & Vice Mayor are the subcommittee members or vote to change it, C) Homelessness Subcommittee (Standing); D) Laurel House Project Subcommittee (Ad Hoc); E) Plummer Park Project Subcommittee (Ad Hoc); F) Hart Park Phase II Improvements Subcommittee (Ad Hoc); G) San Vicente Streetscape Subcommittee (Ad Hoc); 3) Appoint a City Councilmember as the Liaison to Metro; and 4) Appoint Mayor Byers as the Liaison to Mayors for Guaranteed Income.
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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, February 3, 2025 6:00 PM at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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