October 5 West Hollywood City Council Meeting Agenda Packet Now Available

Press release from the City of West Hollywood:

September 30, 2020

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(Article IV, Chapter 7, W.H.M.C.)

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Note: Any agenda item which has not been initiated by 11:00 p.m. may be continued to a subsequent City Council meeting.

Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020

TELECONFERENCE MEETING

5:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING (TELECONFERENCE)

*IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA HAS ORDERED ALL CALIFORNIANS TO STAY HOME AND AUTHORIZED PUBLIC MEETINGS TO TAKE PLACE VIA TELECONFERENCE.

***Please note that City's website (www.weho.org/wehotv) is the only official viewing platform for the City of West Hollywood's public meetings. To afford the public with a multitude of viewing options and in order to expand access to our public meetings, broadcasts are also available as a courtesy on local cable television and multiple streaming platforms. However, because they are a third party and operate independently from the City of West Hollywood, their reliability cannot be guaranteed. Broadcasts of public meetings can be found on Spectrum Cable Television's Channel 10 within West Hollywood's borders. Digital streaming platform viewers can easily find programming by searching for "WeHoTV" within the search functions of the following services. Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku and YouTube.

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TO PARTICIATE BY PROVIDING AN E-COMMENT:

To better facilitate the remote meeting, members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the city council are strongly encouraged to submit an E-Comment using the form located at www.weho.org/councilagendas by no later than 4:00 p.m. Council meeting day. Note: E-Comments received by 4:00 p.m. will be forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City's website as part of the official meeting record.

TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENT BY TELEPHONE:

Please note; This option is to provide public comment via phone ONLY. To view the meeting, please see information on how to view the meeting provided above.

1. You are strongly encouraged to Email yquarker@weho.org no later than 4:00 p.m. Council meeting day, to be added to the Public Speaker List for the meeting. Please include your name, the phone number from which you will be calling, and which item you would like to speak on.

2. Dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (the meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.)
You will be placed on HOLD in the Virtual Meeting Room until it is your turn to speak.

• Dial-in #: 669-900-6833
• Meeting I.D.: 975 5932 7068, then #

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

ROLL CALL:

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: This time is 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:

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 5, 2020 was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Sheriff’s Station on Wednesday, September 30, 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 September 25, 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]: SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a Synopses from the Public Facilities Commission, Public Safety Commission, Disabilities Advisory Board, Russian Advisory Board, and Senior Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

STAFF REPORT

2.G. 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.H. 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.I. 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.J. 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 12-20, 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.K. "GET OUT THE VOTE" MONTH AND VIRTUAL TOWN HALL FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2020 ELECTION [Y. QUARKER, M. CROWDER]: The City Council will proclaim October 2020 as "GET OUT THE VOTE" Month. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) The City Council of the City of West Hollywood will proclaim October 2020 "GET OUT THE VOTE" Month; 2) Approve a Virtual Election Information Town Hall on October 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.; and 3) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote Get Out the Vote Month events and information including, but not limited to, the City's website and social media platforms.

STAFF REPORT

2.L. 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.M. CREATION OF A DRAG LAUREATE PROGRAM [L. MEISTER, J. DURAN, J. LEONARD, ANDI 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

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

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, October 19, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. *via teleconference.

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www.weho.org

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