CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR G.C. 54957.6
City Negotiator: Jackie Rocco, Steve Campbell, Janet Jimenez, Cynthia Germano
Employee Organization: West Hollywood Management Association
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Date: August 12, 2026
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
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.” STATEMENT OF SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPECT:
During public meetings, community gatherings, interactions with the public, and with one another, the City endeavors for all participants and attendees to conduct City business and treat others with respect, a core value of the City. This includes being polite, professional, and thoughtful when interacting with others. Our collective commitment to West Hollywood requires intention, cooperation, courtesy, consideration, tolerance, forgiveness, acceptance, inclusiveness, kindness, compassion, and patience.
Our respect is expressed not only in the words we choose, but also in our tone, our demeanor, and our actions toward one another.
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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 multiple ways for the public to participate during the meeting.
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TO PARTICIPATE BY PROVIDING WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE OR AN ECOMMENT:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
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 City Council Agenda
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heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
A.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.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.
B.1. POSTING OF AGENDA:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 17, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of July 20, 2026.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 996 [W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending August 7, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 996 and Adopt Resolution No. 26-058: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 996”.
B.4. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission, the Human Services Commission, the Public City Council Agenda
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Safety Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commission, and the Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. MID-YEAR REPORT ON SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS [D. RIVAS, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY, D. KAHN-EPSTEIN, F. GOMEZ, B. LUBIN, M.
LIBERMAN, D. SAUNDERS, M. ULLOA, I. ARREDONDO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a mid-year report on the City’s social services programs, including provider-reported service utilization, demographic reach, program monitoring activities, emerging issues, and planned next steps for the remainder of the fiscal year.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the mid-year report on the City’s social services programs.
B.6. SECOND EXTENSION OF AGREEMENTS FOR LOBBYING AND
ADVOCACY SERVICES WITH SHAW, YODER, ANTWIH, SCHMELZER
& LANGE (STATE AFFAIRS) AND WITH THORN RUN PARTNERS
(FEDERAL AFFAIRS) (FEDERAL AFFAIRS) [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a second extension of the Professional Services Agreements for lobbying and advocacy services with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange (State affairs) and with the firm Thorn Run Partners (Federal affairs) for an additional two years.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a twenty-four month extension of the current Professional Services Agreement for Services with Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Schmelzer & Lange (SYASL) for State lobbying and advocacy services, and monitoring of State legislation in an amount not to exceed $168,000; 2) Approve a twenty-four month extension of the current Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners (TRP) for Federal lobbying and advocacy services in an amount not to exceed $156,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements.
B.7. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH PIPE TEC, INC. TO
CONSTRUCT CIP 2701, SEWER CCTV PROGRAM AREA NO. 1 [H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a Construction Agreement with Pipe Tec, Inc. to construct CIP 2701, Sewer CCTV Program Area No. 1.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with Pipe Tec, Inc., in the amount of $104,538 for the construction of CIP 2701, Sewer CCTV Program Area No.1, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the Construction Agreement in an amount not to exceed 15% ($15,680.70) of the total Agreement amount; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
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HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2701, SEWER CCTV PROGRAM AREA NO.1, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6.”
B.8. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND SWA GROUP, INC. FOR ONGOING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PLUMMER PARK
COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP 41-05) [S. CAMPBELL, R. ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, H. COLLINS, S. MARTINEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with SWA Group, Inc. to modify the scope of services for the Plummer Park Comprehensive Improvement Plan and increase the Agreement’s not-to-exceed amount.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Services with SWA Group, Inc. to modify the scope of services to include professional services for Phases 2A and 2B of the Plummer Park Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and increase the Agreement amount by $767,453, inclusive of a base fee of $667,350 and an owner’s contingency of up to 15% for related additional services, for a total not-toexceed amount of $1,110,796; 2) Authorize the Deputy City Manager or Urban Design and Architecture Studio Manager to approve change orders within the approved not-to-exceed amount and authorized contingency; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.9. AUTHORIZATION TO COMPLETE NEPA PROCESS FOR THE HART PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 55-23) [S. CAMPBELL, R.
ABRAMSON, M. BARKER, H. COLLINS, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing staff to initiate the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) environmental review regulations contained in 24 C.F.R. Part 58 for the William S. Hart Park Improvements Project.
Completion of the environmental review process is required before HUD may authorize the City to obligate or expend Community Project Funding (CPF) grant funds for construction activities associated with the project.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Confirm the City of West Hollywood will serve as the Responsible Entity for conducting the environmental review; 2) Authorize staff to initiate and complete the environmental review process for the William S. Hart Park Improvements Project in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and HUD environmental review regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 58; 3) Authorize staff to complete all required environmental studies, technical analyses, agency consultations, public notices, and related documentation necessary to obtain HUD's Authority to Use Grant Funds; 4) Designate the City Manager, or designee, as the City's Certifying Officer authorized to execute all environmental review documents, certifications, consultation materials, Requests for Release of City Council Agenda
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Funds (RROF), and related environmental compliance documentation required by HUD; and 5) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents necessary to complete the federal environmental review process.
B.10. ACCEPT THE COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
AND AUTHORIZE TO PROCEED WITH THE LOG CABIN PROJECT
FOLLOWING HUD AUTHORITY TO USE GRANT FUNDS [H. COLLINS, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting the completed Environmental Review Record (ERR) and authorizing staff to proceed with the Log Cabin Project, following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) authority to use grant funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 26-__________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING THE COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW RECORD PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) AND HUD REGULATIONS AT
24 CFR PART 58, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO USE GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOVERY
CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT/LOG CABIN
PROJECT”; 2) Acknowledge completion of the required environmental review process, including publication of the Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF), expiration of all applicable public comment and HUD objection periods, and issuance of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Authority to Use Grant Funds (AUGF); and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to proceed with implementation of the Log Cabin Project utilizing HUD Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant No. B-24-CP-CA-0329.
B.11. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT EVENTS FY 27 [L. BIERY, P.
KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Parking Meter Fees, Temporary Peddler’s License Permit Fees, Generator Permit Fees, Valet Permit Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses during Sunset Strip Business Improvement District and West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District led events occurring in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY 27).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees, Parking Meter Fees, Temporary Peddler’s License Permit Fees, Generator Permit Fees, Valet Permit Fees, and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses during Sunset Strip Business Improvement District and West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District led events in FY 27 in an amount not to exceed $60,000 in waived fees.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. UPDATE ON DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURTS AT PLUMMER
PARK [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY, A. YANEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the implementation of previous City Council direction from the March 2, 2026 City Council meeting, regarding the dedicated use of pickleball courts at Plummer Park, on Courts 6 and 7.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve exclusive pickleball usage at Plummer Park on Courts 6 and 7, while a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) schedule is determined to resurface all courts; and 2) Direct staff to implement a phased approach for the resurfacing of Courts 6 and 7 to ensure limited disruption to programming during the contractor's project timeline.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION’S
PICKLEBALL FUNDRAISER [J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of the discretionary funding request submitted by Councilmember Erickson to co-sponsor the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Pickleball Fundraiser on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the West Hollywood Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the discretionary fund request from Councilmember Erickson to co-sponsor the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Pickleball Fundraiser on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the West Hollywood Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts; 2) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute Co-Sponsorship Agreements for the event; 4) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,500 from the Council Discretionary Funds, account 100-1-01-00-531001 in FY27 to support costs associated with the event; 5) Authorize the use of the West Hollywood Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts; and 6) Approve the waiver of parking fees at the 5-story parking lot for event participants (estimated $1,200 in waived fees).
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F.2. STANDARDS FOR SELF-CHECKOUT RETAIL OPERATIONS [J.
ERICKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to evaluate establishing an ordinance requiring grocery, drug, and other retail establishments that offer self-checkout options to meet specific staffing and other operational standards to alleviate retail theft and other challenges that negatively impact local businesses, workers, and customers.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct the City Attorney, together with the Economic Development Department, to evaluate establishing an ordinance requiring that grocery, drug, and other retail establishments that offer self-checkout options meet specific staffing and other operational standards to alleviate retail theft and other challenges that negatively impact local businesses, workers, and customers; and 2) Based on this initial analysis, direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for Council consideration.
F.3. TRAFFIC LIGHT OPTIMIZATION ALONG SANTA MONICA
BOULEVARD [J. HEILMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to review current traffic and pedestrian signals and evaluate how to improve the flow of vehicular traffic along Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff to review current traffic and pedestrian signals and evaluate how to improve the flow of vehicular traffic along Santa Monica Boulevard by optimizing traffic signals; and 2) Direct Staff to carry out similar reviews each time an update to traffic signals has been completed.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been 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 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting, which will be on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this agenda on:
Date: August 12, 2026
Signature: Eric Matikosh
Office of the City Clerk