October 19 West Hollywood City Council Meeting Agenda Packet Now Available

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October 14, 2020

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Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020

TELECONFERENCE MEETING

5:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING (TELECONFERENCE)

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CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:

Closed Session Agenda

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:

PRESENTATIONS:

1. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, 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.A. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:

1.B. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:

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.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:

FISCAL IMPACT

2. 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.

2.A. POSTING OF AGENDA: SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, October 19, 2020 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Sheriff’s Station on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

STAFF REPORT

2.B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of September 21, 2020.

STAFF REPORT

2.C. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 874 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES]: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending October 9, 2020 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register NO. 874 and adopt Resolution No.20-5335, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING PAYMENT OF DEMANDS PRESENTED ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 874.”

STAFF REPORT

2.D. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 20-1122 (2ND READING) “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS.” [Y. QUARKER, M. CROWDER]: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 20-1122, “an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood, approving amendments to the Municipal Code regarding establishment of preferential parking districts.” RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 20-1122, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS.”

STAFF REPORT

2.E. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 20-1123 (2ND READING) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VALET PARKING LOADING ZONES." Y. QUARKER, M. CROWDER]: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 20-1123, "an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of West Hollywood, approving amendments to the Municipal Code regarding valet parking loading zones." RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 20-1123, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VALET PARKING LOADING ZONES."

STAFF REPORT

2.F. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [Y. QUARKER, M. CROWDER]: The City Council will receive a Synopses from the Human Services Commission, Public Facilities Commission, Public Safety Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board, and Transgender Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

STAFF REPORT

2.G. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2020 [L. QUIJANO, C. CORRALES, K. BARENG, N. CORONADO]: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Reports for the month ended August 2020 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the August 2020 Treasurer’s Report.

STAFF REPORT

2.H. FINAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT: 2019-2020 REGULAR SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE [J. LEONARD, H. MOLINA]: The City Council will receive the final legislative update with including the status of each bill for which the City took a position since the beginning of the 2019-2020 regular session of the California State Legislature (January 2019 through September 2020). RECOMMENDATION: Receive & File.

STAFF REPORT

2.I. PARKING CITATION AUDIT [J. ROCCO, V. GUARINO, B. BORTFELD]: The City Council will receive a report on the results of the audit of parking citations issued over the last ten years. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

STAFF REPORT

2.J. UPDATE ON THE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING) WAITLIST AUDIT AND LOTTERY [C. PLANCK, P. NOONAN, A. BARTLE]: The City Council will receive an update on recertification of the City’s inclusionary rental housing waitlist, and the lottery that was held to queue applicants received in November and add those applicants to the end of the City’s current list. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

STAFF REPORT

2.K. WEHO SMART CITY – COMPLETION OF SMART STREET LIGHT POLE PILOT [OSCAR DELGADO, F. CONTRERAS, K. KIGONGO, J. ROCCO, H. DEMITRI]: The City Council will receive and file an evaluation and completion report on the WeHo Smart City – Smart Street Light Pole Pilot. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file an evaluation and completion report on the WeHo Smart City – Smart Street Light Pole Pilot.

STAFF REPORT

2.L. UPDATE ON NO-COST MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN CITY FACILITIES AND PARKS [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]: The City Council will receive an update on the no-cost menstrual products program in City facilities and parks. RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to incorporate the dispensing of no-cost menstrual products at all City facilities as a permanent program.

STAFF REPORT

2.M. AGREEMENT WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOVERY CENTER FOR USE OF PARKING GARAGE DURING COVID-19 [P. AREVALO, L. LANGER, J. JIMENEZ, T. WORDEN, J. KEHO, B. GALAN, J. ROCCO, V. GUARINO, S. CAMPBELL]: The City Council will consider approval of an agreement with the West Hollywood Recovery Center for use of the parking garage located at 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard to host outdoor addiction recovery support group meetings while the County of Los Angeles Health Officer Orders restrict the capacity of indoor meetings due to COVID-19 during the period of local emergency. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an agreement with the West Hollywood Recovery Center for use of the parking garage to host outdoor addiction recovery support group meetings during the period of local emergency; and 2) Approve a loss in parking revenue for the use of 50 parking stalls during the period of local emergency.

STAFF REPORT

2.N. ENHANCED CLEANING SERVICES AGREEMENTS [S. CAMPBELL, H. COLLINS]: The City Council will consider: Rejecting the proposal received to provide litter and shopping cart retrieval services; Amending the existing Agreement with Social Vocational Services, Inc. to include litter and shopping cart retrieval services; and, Awarding a new agreement for pressure washing, graffiti removal services, and solar trash compactor (Big Belly) repair and maintenance to Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Reject the proposal received from Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. to provide litter and shopping cart retrieval as submitted on September 17, 2020; 2) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement, with Social Vocational Services, Inc. to increase the amount of $1,335,157.12 by an additional $152,512.59, for a new total "not-to-exceed" amount of $1,487,669.71 to provide litter and shopping cart retrieval services; 3) Approve an Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. for an initial period of two (2) years to provide Pressure Washing, Graffiti and Solar Trash Compacting (Big Belly) Maintenance Services in an amount not-to-exceed $2,493,900 for a two-year term expiring on October 31, 2022; 4) Approve Woods Maintenance Services, Inc. to provide other related cleaning services, as may be required, at those costs established in the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year for each year of the Agreement; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents incident to the Amendment and the Agreement.

STAFF REPORT

2.O. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SURVEY SERVICES WITH FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULIN, METZ & ASSOCIATES (FM3) [C. PLANCK, P. NOONAN, D. GIUGNI]: The City Council will consider amending the agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, Metz and Associates (FM3) to provide additional survey services of renter issues resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic and continued rental assistance needs. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for survey services with Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, Metz and Associates (FM3) by adding a second phase survey and increasing the amount of the Agreement by $31,112, for a new not-to-exceed total of $62,800; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the Amendment to the Agreement.

STAFF REPORT

2.P. ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE 926 HILLDALE AVENUE PROPERTY FRONTAGE [J. ROCCO, H. DEMITRI, M. SOLOGUB]: The City Council will consider accepting an easement for street and sidewalk purposes along the frontage of the single-family residence located at 926 Hilldale Avenue. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 20-________ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC STREET AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES AT 926 HILLDALE AVENUE IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD"; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of Resolution No. 20-___________, as well as the Easement in Attachment B for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.

STAFF REPORT

2.Q. RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH [J. LEONARD, L. FOOKS, K. COOK, C. PLANCK, J. IVANOVA]: The West Hollywood City Council will consider recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the Public Works Department to light the City's lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard in the color purple to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month from October 20-27, 2020; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on digital collateral materials with partner agencies focused on domestic violence issues and services; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with a focus on sharing resources via social media platforms.

STAFF REPORT

2.R. WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY POET LAUREATE 2020-22 [L. BELSANTI, R. EHEMANN, M. CHE]: The City Council will review and ratify the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission’s recommendation for the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate 2020-22 who will serve from October 2020 to October 2022. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission's recommendation of Brian Sonia-Wallace for the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate 2020-22, to serve a two-year term from October 2020 to October 2022; and 2) Authorize use of the City's name and logo on promotional and collateral materials for City Poet Laureate-related programs and authorize the promotion of the programs through the City's website, calendar, and social media networks.

STAFF REPORT

2.S. “GET OUT THE VOTE” MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2020 ELECTION [C. SCHROEDER, Y. QUARKER, M. CROWDER]: The City Council will proclaim October 2020 as “GET OUT THE VOTE” Month. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council of the City of West Hollywood will proclaim October 2020 “GET OUT THE VOTE” Month.

STAFF REPORT

2.T. SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS ANALYSIS FOCUSING ON PEOPLE OF COLOR IN WEST HOLLYWOOD [J. HEILMAN, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider directing staff to perform an analysis of social services needs of people of color in West Hollywood, specifically focusing on health disparities and identifying gaps in services. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission's recommendation of Brian Sonia-Wallace for the West Hollywood City Poet Laureate 2020-22, to serve a two-year term from October 2020 to October 2022; and 2) Authorize use of the City's name and logo on promotional and collateral materials for City Poet Laureate-related programs and authorize the promotion of the programs through the City's website, calendar, and social media networks.

STAFF REPORT

2.U. SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE FOLLOW-UP [L. MEISTER, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider directing staff to consolidate and expedite the exploration of ideas generated by previous council initiatives and the Chamber of Commerce small business initiative working group to encourage small businesses to open and efficiently operate in the City of West Hollywood. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the Long Range Planning Division, the Urban Design and Architecture Studio, and Economic Development staff to work with the Chamber on policies, programs, and partnerships that can be implemented more rapidly to specifically help attract small business to the City of West Hollywood; and 2) Return to City Council in 60 days with an update.

STAFF REPORT

2.V. LASD WEST HOLLYWOOD STATION USE OF FORCE REPORT & UPDATE ON STEPS TAKEN TO MEET THE OBAMA FOUNDATION’S REIMAGINING POLICING PLEDGE [L. HORVATH, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will receive and file a follow-up report on the City’s progress toward meeting the goals of the Obama Foundation’s Reimagining Policing Pledge, including a report of the use of force policies for LA County Sheriff’s Department and data from the past 10 years at West Hollywood Station. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Additional direction from the Council may be given as deemed necessary or appropriate.

STAFF REPORT

2.W. SUPPORT OF A REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED CRIMINAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT [L. HORVATH, L. MEISTER, J. LEONARD, H. MOLINA]: The City Council will consider directing staff to formally request the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into the alleged criminal activity of a group of deputies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to prepare a letter in support of the House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties' request for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ to open an investigation into alleged abusive conduct and potential criminal activity within the LASD; 2) Direct staff to send copies of the letter supporting the House of Representatives' Subcommittee's request for an investigation of alleged criminal conduct within the LASD to United States Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, United States Representative Adam Schiff, State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Richard Bloom, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl; and 3) Direct staff to send copies of the letter of support for the request of an investigation of LASD to the House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which initiated the request.

STAFF REPORT

2.X. CREATION OF A DRAG LAUREATE PROGRAM [L. MEISTER, J. DURAN, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a Drag Laureate program. The Drag Laureate would serve as an ambassador to West Hollywood businesses, especially the businesses in the City’s historic LGBT district, and promote arts and culture in West Hollywood. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a Drag Laureate program to serve as an ambassador to West Hollywood businesses, especially the businesses in the City's historic LGBT district, and promote arts and culture in West Hollywood; and 2) Return to City Council with the proposed scope of the program, guidelines, selection process for further consideration.

STAFF REPORT

2.Y. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RATIFYING EMERGENCY MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 RELATED TO REOPENING PLAYGROUNDS IN CITY PARKS AND TO ADD LOCATIONS TO THE OUT ZONE PROGRAM [P. AREVALO, J. JIMENEZ, T. WORDEN, P. KESPRADIT, L. LANGER]: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution ratifying the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Order implementing emergency measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 related to reopening playgrounds in City parks and to add locations to the OUT Zone program. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 20-______, “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD RATIFYING EMERGENCY MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 RELATED TO REOPENING PLAYGROUNDS IN CITY PARKS AND TO ADD LOCATIONS TO THE OUT ZONE PROGRAM”.

STAFF REPORT

2.Z. RESOLUTION CONDEMNING AZERBAIJAN’S MILITARY OPERATION IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH AND IN SUPPORT OF A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE CONFLICT [J. HEILMAN, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as the Republic of Artsakh, and in support of a peaceful resolution to the conflict. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 20-_______ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CONDEMNING AZERBAIJAN'S MILITARY OPERATION IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH AND IN SUPPORT OF A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION TO THE CONFLICT"; and 2) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs Division to send copies of the adopted resolution to President Donald Trump, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris, Congressman Adam Schiff, and other partners as appropriate.

STAFF REPORT

2.AA. RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION 25: REFERENDUM ON LAW THAT REPLACED MONEY BAIL WITH SYSTEM BASED ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND FLIGHT RISK NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT [L. HORVATH, J. LEONARD, H. MOLINA]: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution in opposition to Proposition 25, which asks California voters to decide whether SB 10 (Hertzberg) Pretrial release or detention: pretrial services, (Chapter 244, Statutes of 2018), which replaced the cash bail system for a pre-trial, risk assessment system should be repealed or upheld. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 20-_________ "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 25: REFERENDUM ON LAW THAT REPLACED MONEY BAIL WITH SYSTEM BASED ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND FLIGHT RISK"; and 2) Direct the Community & Legislative Affairs Division staff to post information on the City's website informing the public about the City Council-adopted position on the above-referenced proposition.

STAFF REPORT

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.

4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

4.A. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE [K. COOK, E. RAMIREZ, D. SMITH, J. JIMENEZ, D. RIVAS, C. PLANCK, D. GIUGNI]: The City Council will receive an update on public safety activities and provide additional direction to staff. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) The City Council will receive an update on public safety activities and provide additional direction to staff regarding public safety priorities such as crime prevention and resources to address homelessness and neighborhood livability; and 2) Receive an update on efforts by staff and the Public Safety Commission to promote justice and equity in policing.

STAFF REPORT

4.A. ATTACHMENT A

4.B. METRO UPDATE, RAIL INTEGRATION STUDY, AND CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH EMERSON & ASSOCIATES [J. KEHO, B. ECK, D. FENN, J. LEONARD]: The City Council will receive an update on the Northern Extension of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line and consider authorizing the Agreement for Services with Cityworks Design for the proposed Rail Integration Study and an amendment to the Agreement for Services with Emerson & Associates. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Northern Extension of the Metro Crenshaw/LAX line; 2) Approve the Agreement for Services with Cityworks Design for a not to exceed amount of $553,934 to conduct a range of technical analyses to ensure future rail service is integrated thoughtfully into the West Hollywood community through a Rail Integration Study; 3) Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Agreement for Services with Emerson & Associates to increase the amount of the agreement by $170,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,145,000 to provide ongoing project support for the next phase of the project and related interagency negotiations; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements.

STAFF REPORT

4.B. ATTACHMENT A

4.B. ATTACHMENT B

4.B. ATTACHMENT C

4.B. ATTACHMENT D

4.C. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, REQUIRING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES, HOTELS, LODGING AND HOME SHARING RENTALS TO POST NOTICES IN COMMON AREAS AND ENTRANCES INFORMING RESIDENTS OF THE CURRENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER THAT PROHIBITS GATHERINGS AND REQUIRES FACE COVERINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY [P. AREVALO, J. LEONARD, M. JENKINS, L. LANGER]: The City Council will consider adopting an urgency ordinance that requires owners and operators of multifamily residences, hotels, lodging and home sharing rentals to post information on the current Los Angeles County Health Officer order, through signage in its common areas and main entrance to remind members of the public to wear face coverings, practice social distancing and that social gatherings are prohibited during the COVID-19 crisis. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council adopt Ordinance 20-_______U: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, REQUIRING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES, HOTELS, LODGING AND HOME SHARING RENTALS TO POST NOTICES IN COMMON AREAS AND ENTRANCES INFORMING RESIDENTS OF THE CURRENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER THAT PROHIBITS GATHERINGS AND REQUIRES FACE COVERINGS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS, AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY. The Urgency Ordinance requires four-fifths vote of the city council and if approved, will take effect immediately.

STAFF REPORT

4.C. ATTACHMENT A

5. NEW BUSINESS:

5.A. TENANT SERVICES THROUGH THE COALITION FOR ECONOMIC SURVIVAL [L. HORVATH, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider directing staff to enter into an Agreement for Services with the Coalition for Economic Survival (CES) to perform proactive outreach to help tenants know their rights and to provide one-on-one advice and assistance during the COVID-19 emergency and in the recovery period. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to enter into an Agreement for Services with the Coalition for Economic Survival to perform proactive outreach to help tenants know their rights and to provide one-on-one advice and assistance during the COVID-19 emergency and in the recovery period; and 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $60,000 from budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 to cover the contract amount of the proposed Agreement for Services.

STAFF REPORT

5.A. ATTACHMENT A

5.B. LIMITATIONS ON CITY CO-SPONSORSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENDORSE CANDIDATES IN CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS [L. MEISTER, J. D’AMICO, J. LEONARD, A. LOVANO]: The City Council will consider directing staff to draft a sponsorship policy that prohibits the City from co-sponsoring events - including providing monetary funding and/or in-kind support - with organizations if the organization, or its political PAC, or any of its board members has actively participated in City Council elections by endorsing candidates. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to draft a sponsorship policy that prohibits the City from co-sponsoring events - including providing monetary funding and/or in-kind support - with organizations if the organization, or its political PAC, or any of its board members has formally or publicly endorsed or opposed a Council candidate; and 2) Return to Council with the draft sponsorship policy for consideration.

STAFF REPORT

EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.

6. LEGISLATIVE: None.

PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Additional general comments, announcements, requests of staff and/or other issues of concern to Councilmembers are briefly presented at this time.

ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. *via teleconference.

City Council Agendas and Staff Reports are available on-line at: www.weho.org

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