WEHO PRIDE RELATED AGREEMENTS AND 2025 PLANNING UPDATES [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]
Summary pending.
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Agenda
WEHO PRIDE RELATED AGREEMENTS AND 2025 PLANNING UPDATES [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]
Summary pending.
CLEAN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY DESIGNATION [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
The West Hollywood City Council is considering joining the Clean California Community Designation Program, which aims to enhance community cleanliness and beautification. This initiative could lead to improved public spaces and increased community pride.
DIRECTION TO PAINT BIKE LANES GREEN [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]
Summary pending.
GO-GO DANCER APPRECIATION DAY [D. HANG, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
The West Hollywood City Council is considering reinstating Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day as an annual event to honor the contributions of Go-Go dancers to the city's LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife. This initiative aims to foster community engagement and support local businesses.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
The City Council is set to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. While this item may seem procedural, it ensures transparency and accountability in local governance, which can indirectly affect residents' trust and engagement with city affairs.
RAINBOW DISTRICT [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D'AMBROSIA]
The West Hollywood City Council is considering enhancements to the Rainbow District, which may improve local businesses and community engagement. This includes marketing efforts, expanded transit services, and new public amenities.
RECOGNIZING APRIL 2025 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH [J. ERICKSON, C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]
The West Hollywood City Council is set to recognize April 2025 as Fair Housing Month to honor the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which aims to eliminate housing discrimination. This recognition promotes awareness and education about fair housing rights for all residents.
WEHO PRIDE RELATED AGREEMENTS AND 2025 PLANNING UPDATES [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]
The West Hollywood City Council is planning for the 2025 WeHo Pride events, including the parade and OUTLOUD Music Festival, with significant funding allocated for traffic control and community partnerships. This decision will impact local residents through increased community engagement and potential traffic disruptions during the events.
COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
Summary pending.
COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
Summary pending.
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KOA FOR THE BEVERLY BOULEVARD PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES FEASIBILITY STUDY [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD]
Summary pending.
FISCAL IMPACT OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Fiscal impact analysis of consent calendar items including costs, funding sources, and budget implications.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-06 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.36.090 OF TITLE 3 OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE REBATES FOR BUSINESS LEASE RENEWALS” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]
Summary pending.
APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 967 [L. QUIJANO, K. BARENG, S. STEPHENS]
The City Council is set to approve Demand Register No. 967, which outlines payments for city expenses up to March 28, 2025. This decision affects how city funds are allocated and can influence local services and infrastructure.
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CUTS TO HIV PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS WORLDWIDE [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]
Summary pending.
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALNUT AND THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]
Summary pending.
AMEND THE CITY COUNCILMEMBER LIST OF PRE-APPROVED ORGANIZATIONS/EVENTS TO INCLUDE MEETINGS AND EVENTS HOSTED BY THE MAYORS INNOVATION PROJECT [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]
The West Hollywood City Council is considering adding meetings and events hosted by the Mayors Innovation Project to a pre-approved list for councilmembers. This could enhance collaboration on innovative city projects but may not have immediate direct impacts on residents.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP 2403, WELCOME SIGNS IMPROVEMENT PHASE 2 [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, P. TICUN]
Summary pending.
CO-SPONSORSHIP WITH L-PROJECT FOR 2025 LESBIAN AND QUEER WOMEN’S VISIBILITY WEEK PROGRAMMING [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MÁRQUEZ]
The West Hollywood City Council is considering co-sponsoring events for the 2025 Lesbian and Queer Women’s Visibility Week, including a mini film festival and a networking mixer. This initiative aims to celebrate and promote visibility for lesbian and queer women in the community.
Minutes
Approval of Agenda - Moving items to Consent Calendar and other adjustments
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve agenda modifications
Approval of Demand Register No. 967
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Adopt Ordinance No. 25-06 (2nd Reading) - Business Lease Renewal Rebates
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Commission and Advisory Board Meeting Synopsis - Rent Stabilization Commission
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Notice of Completion for CIP 2403, Welcome Signs Improvement Phase 2
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Assignment Agreement with City of Walnut for Exchange of Proposition A Local Return Funds
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Co-Sponsorship with L-Project for 2025 Lesbian and Queer Women's Visibility Week Programming
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Direction to Paint Bike Lanes Green (formerly F.1)
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Clean California Community Designation (formerly F.3)
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Amend City Councilmember List of Pre-Approved Organizations/Events to Include Mayors Innovation Project (formerly F.4)
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Resolution Opposing Cuts to HIV Prevention and Treatment Programs Worldwide (formerly F.5)
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Recognizing April 2025 as Fair Housing Month (formerly F.6)
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve consent calendar items B.1 through B.13
Rainbow District - Update and Approval of Enhancement Programs
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve staff recommendations including directing staff to return with recommendations to address stalled developments, vacancies, homelessness concerns, and public safety within the Rainbow District, and to solicit input from the LGBTQ+ Commission
Agreement for Services with KOA for Beverly Boulevard Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Meister, to direct staff to work with KOA to revise the Scope of Work to shorten and streamline the process of designing a protected bike lane and present an updated Agreement for Services at a future meeting
WeHo Pride Related Agreements and 2025 Planning Updates
Motion by Councilmember Hang, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve WeHo Pride related agreements and 2025 planning updates including JJLA agreement extension, WorldPride participation, and related authorizations
Commission and Advisory Board Appointments and Re-Appointments
Direct appointments made by individual Councilmembers; At-large appointments tabled to April 21, 2025 City Council meeting
Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day
Motion by Vice Mayor Heilman, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to direct staff to reinstate and incorporate businesses to co-sponsor Go-Go Dancer Appreciation Day as an annual event and return with additional information
Accountability Watch
WEHO PRIDE RELATED AGREEMENTS AND 2025 PLANNING UPDATES [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, K. MCCORMACK]
The City Council will receive an update on 2025 WeHo Pride planning and will approve an Agreement for Services related to traffic control services for the 2025 event. The City Council will also consider amending JJLA’s Production Services Agreement and extending its commitment to permit the OUTLOUD Music Festival (OUTLOUD) and the WeHo Pride Parade through 2030. The City Council will also consider WeHo Pride’s participation in WorldPride 2025.
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH KOA FOR THE BEVERLY BOULEVARD PROTECTED BICYCLE LANES FEASIBILITY STUDY [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD]
The City Council will consider approval of an Agreement for Services with KOA to conduct the Beverly Boulevard Protected Bicycle Lanes Feasibility Study.