CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Heilman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: West Hollywood Elementary student Nikole Filatova led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Byers, Councilmember Erickson (arrived at 6:13 p.m.), Councilmember Meister, Vice Mayor Hang, and Mayor Heilman
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Steve Campbell, City Attorney Lauren Langer, Director of Administrative Services Janet Jimenez, and City Clerk Crowder.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
City Attorney Lauren Langer reported that the City Council convened the Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the one (1) Item listed on the posted agenda and noted that no members of the public provided public comment. The City Council took no reportable action and adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
City Clerk Crowder noted a change to the recommendation for Agenda Item F.1. The revised recommendation seeks approval of the co-sponsorship only. Staff will return to the City Council for approval once a date for the event has been determined.
The City Council requested that Agenda Items E.1. and F.1. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item Numbers B.12. and B.13., respectively.
Motion by Councilmember Byers, seconded by Councilmember Meister, to approve the Agenda as amended, and approved (4/0 – Councilmember Erickson was not present for the vote).
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LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: None.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Eve Cummings.
Mayor Heilman requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gloria Feerst.
PRESENTATIONS:
The City Council presented a Certificate to Nikole Filatova for leading tonight’s Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Council presented a Certificate to Dominic Vito Masi for earning his first Champion Belt Buckle and the number one seed in Ranch Saddle Bronco Riding at the 2026 International Gay Rodeo.
The City Council presented a Proclamation to the Women’s Advisory Board in honor of Women’s Equality Day.
The City Council presented a Proclamation to OURS in the USA in recognition of their service to the Russian-Speaking LGBTQ+ community.
**Councilmember Erickson arrived at 6:13 p.m.
The City Council presented a Proclamation to Reverent John-Paul Gonzalez in recognition of his support.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following speaker provided public comment via Zoom:
ADAM DARVISH, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked the City Council and City staff for their response to the LADWP water main break, including resident outreach, emergency planning, traffic management, and street closures that helped reduce pass-through traffic in nearby neighborhoods.
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
DAVID REID, LOS ANGELES, expressed support for Item B.1., announced the return and 30th anniversary of AIDS Watch, encouraged the community to submit names of those lost to HIV/AIDS, and thanked John Heilman and Bob Abrahams for helping preserve the project over the years.
GREG RANG, on behalf of the WEST HOLLYWOOD DESIGN DISTRICT, thanked staff for moving Item B.11. forward and expressed support for events that strengthen the business community and generate local economic activity.
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SHANNON HUSTON, on behalf of PATHWAYS LA, shared updates on recent program graduates and the organization’s strategic plan to potentially expand services to as many as 84 children in West Hollywood.
TOM DEMILLE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, discussed various issues in the City.
ANDREW, KALI, AND SILVER SOLOMON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, praised St. Victor’s Preschool for providing affordable and supportive childcare, thanked its staff and Father John Paul, and encouraged continued support for expanding childcare opportunities in West Hollywood.
ROBIN BOERNER, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition of the City’s contract with Flock.
IVAN ANDZOSOV, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns regarding the proposed development near 1300 Larrabee Street, citing the existing building’s foundation conditions, lack of a retaining wall, hillside stability, earthquake risks, and potential impacts from excavation, and asked the City to stop the project.
ROBBIN QUEVEDO, WEST HOLLYWOOD, raised concerns regarding the proposed project at 1238 Larrabee Street, including uncertainty about its approval status, hillside stability, fire access, construction impacts, neighborhood compatibility, and accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
COLIN HERNANDEZ, LOS ANGELES, spoke in opposition of the City’s contract with Flock.
VINCENT JAMES ARCURI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns regarding the proposed development at 1238 Larrabee Street, citing hillside stability, the condition of the neighboring building, construction impacts, limited street access, and insufficient parking for the proposed number of residential units.
DONNA TRYFMAN, BEVERLY HILLS, introduced herself as a candidate for Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge- Seat 131, highlighted her experience as a longtime public defender and in various leadership roles, and encouraged the community to vote and pay attention to judicial races.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: Assistant City Manager Steve Campbell announced that the City will host Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training beginning September 1 at Plummer Park to provide residents with basic disaster preparedness and response skills. He also announced the launch of the California Residential Mitigation Program’s Earthquake Multi-Unit Retrofit program, which will provide seismic retrofit assistance to eligible owners of multifamily residential buildings with five to ten units, with pre-registration opening August 19, 2026. Finally, he provided an update on West Hollywood resident Alex Pereira Alves, who remains in ICE custody, stating that the City has condemned his detention, requested assistance from federal Docusign Envelope ID: EB38B995-51B2-89B6-8204-35AD256C16CB City Council Minutes
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representatives, is working to connect him with resources, and continues to advocate for due process and fair consideration of his legal claims.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Clerk Melissa Crowder stated that the fiscal impact on tonight’s Consent Calendar with the addition of Items E.1. and F.1., was $1,214,172 in expenditures, $0 in revenue, and ($61,200) in waived fees.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approved the Consent Calendar, as amended,
B.1.,2.,3.,4.,5.,6.,7.,8.,9.,10.,11.,12., and 13. Motion by Councilmember Byers, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved (5/0).
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.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the prior Council meeting.
ACTION: Approved the minutes of July 20, 2026. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTION: Approved Demand Register No. 996 and Adopted 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”. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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 Safety Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commission, and the Older Adults Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTION: Received the mid-year report on the City’s social services programs. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved 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) Approved 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) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreements. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved 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) Authorized 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) Adopted Resolution No. 26-059: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST 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.” Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved 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) Authorized 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) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: 1) Confirmed the City of West Hollywood will serve as the Responsible Entity for conducting the environmental review; 2) Authorized 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) Authorized 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) Designated 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 Funds (RROF), and related environmental compliance documentation required by HUD; and 5) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute documents necessary to complete the federal environmental review process. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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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) grant-use authority.
ACTIONS: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 26-060: “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) Acknowledged 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) Authorized 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-CA0329. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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).
ACTION: Approved 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. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B.12. (E.1.) UPDATE ON DEDICATED PICKLEBALL COURTS AT
PLUMMER PARK [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY, A.
YANEZ]:
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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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved 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) Directed 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.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B.13. (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.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved the discretionary fund request from Councilmember Erickson to co-sponsor the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Pickleball Fundraiser on a date to be determined, at the West Hollywood Park Tennis & Pickleball Courts; 2) Authorized the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for the event; 3) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute Co-Sponsorship Agreements for the event; 4) Authorized 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) Authorized the use of the West Hollywood Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts; and 6) Approved the waiver of parking fees at the 5-story parking lot for event participants (estimated $1,200 in waived fees). Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
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.
ACTIONS: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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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.
ACTIONS: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
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.
Councilmember Erickson provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 17, 2026.
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
ANGIE AYALA,, spoke in support of the Item, citing improved customer service and adequate staffing at self-checkout stations.
SUSAN ISAACS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of the Item, citing customer frustration, technical issues, and reduced staffing.
CAMERON KASH, LOS ANGELES, spoke in support of the Item to protect workers, customers, and accessible jobs.
KYLE BRAZEAL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in support of addressing retail theft, but opposed overly prescriptive staffing requirements that could increase business costs.
TIM JAMES, on behalf of the CALIFORNIA GROCERS’ ASSOCIATION, requested that local grocers be included in the development of selfcheckout regulations to avoid unintended impacts.
The following individuals submitted a Citizen Position Slip in support of Agenda Item F.2.:
SAM CHRISTIAN, LOS ANGELES
ISABEL FRANZ, LOS ANGELES
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The City Council expressed general support for developing regulations for self-checkout operations, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers, maintaining adequate customer service, addressing retail theft concerns, and ensuring technology does not negatively impact employees or customers. Councilmembers also stressed that the regulations should be flexible enough to account for the differing circumstances of individual businesses and that affected businesses should be meaningfully involved in developing the policy. The City Council unanimously directed staff to develop a proposed self-checkout ordinance and to conduct outreach to affected businesses and stakeholders, including the California Grocers Association and the local Chamber of Commerce. Staff was directed to consider flexible standards based on individual business circumstances rather than a one-size-fits-all approach and to allow sufficient time for meaningful stakeholder engagement before returning the ordinance to Council.
ACTIONS: 1) Directed 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, directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for Council consideration. Motion by Councilmember Erickson, seconded by Vice Mayor Hang, and approved (5/0).
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.
Mayor Heilman provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 17, 2026.
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
KEVIN BURTON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke in opposition to the item, stating that it could duplicate existing signal synchronization efforts, create unnecessary staff work and costs, and overstate the traffic impacts of pedestrian safety improvements.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, supported reviewing traffic signal synchronization and urged the City to proactively address anticipated traffic impacts from the Fountain Avenue redesign, particularly along Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevards.
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The following individuals submitted a Citizen Position Slip in support of Agenda Item F.3.:
LARRY BLOCK, WEST HOLLYWOOD
KYLE BRAZEAL, WEST HOLLYWOOD
The City Council generally supported the intent of improving traffic signal synchronization/optimization but expressed a desire to consider the issue more comprehensively alongside Vision Zero, pedestrian and bicycle safety, transit priorities, and existing on-demand pedestrian crossings.
Councilmembers noted concerns about the current traffic flow and outdated signal technology while emphasizing that improvements should not undermine pedestrian safety or walkability. The City Council directed staff to table the item and return with it as part of the upcoming Vision Zero discussion, anticipated for October or November, with additional technical analysis regarding signal optimization, pedestrian signals, and related infrastructure. Staff was also asked to explore whether existing ondemand pedestrian crossings can be incorporated into signal optimization and review the status of signage identifying induction loops for bicyclists and scooter riders.
ACTION: Directed staff to return as part of the upcoming Vision Zero discussion, anticipated for October or November, with additional technical analysis regarding signal optimization, pedestrian signals, and related infrastructure; exploration of whether existing on-demand pedestrian crossings can be incorporated into signal optimization; and a review of the status of signage identifying induction loops for bicyclists and scooter riders. Approved by consensus.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
ANGELA DA SILVA, on behalf of the WOMEN’S ADVISORY BOARD, provided an update on the Women’s Advisory Board’s activities and upcoming initiatives focused on women’s issues, community building, domestic violence awareness, and advocacy.
MICHAEL DUNN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, requested City assistance regarding ongoing issues with his condominium association, including water damage, repairs, and property-related concerns.
ALI SHAHIDI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding concerns about the appointment and conduct of Planning Commissioner Mark Edwards and expressed concern about his comments about West Hollywood West residents.
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RICHARD EASTMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, spoke regarding various issues in the City.
ANITA GOSWAMI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed support for public safety efforts and privacy protections related to Flock cameras and suggested bicycle-level crossing signals as an additional safety measure.
STEPHEN POST, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked City Clerk staff for assisting candidates, supported ending the Flock camera contract, thanked public safety partners, and asked when the Plummer Park Dog Park would reopen.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Erickson reported his attendance at the Equality California LGBTQ Leader Summit, Beaches Tropicana event, Contract Cities Executive Board and board meetings, and the Route 66 Centennial celebration. He thanked staff for the Route 66 celebration and highlighted reductions in street homelessness and encampments, crediting the City’s homelessness programs and service providers. He discussed the detention of West Hollywood resident Alex Pereira Alves and requested continued City monitoring and updates regarding efforts to provide legal assistance. He recognized LGBTQ activist Ivy Bottini on what would have been her 100th birthday, congratulated City employee, Rob Romero, on his promotion, and responded to earlier public comments by emphasizing that West Hollywood should remain a welcoming and inclusive community.
Councilmember Byers reported her attendance at the Westside Cities Council of Governments, the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) Renter Protection and Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee, the Clean Power Alliance Energy Committee, SCAG RHNA Subcommittee, and represented the City at World Pride in Amsterdam. She thanked OutLoud, Emerald Village, Visit West Hollywood, and City staff for supporting the City’s participation in World Pride. She also recognized staff and community partners for Summer Sounds, the Route 66 Centennial, the Russian Library exhibit, National Night Out, and the District Attorney town hall.
Councilmember Meister reported attending National Night Out events, a Project Angel Food dinner, the Route 66 presentation, the Candidate Forum at Beaches Tropicana hosted by Wendy Golman, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney Town Hall.
She thanked neighborhood organizers and staff for their work on National Night Out and requested that notification postcards be provided next year. She praised the Route 66 presentation and expressed disappointment regarding the conduct at the District Attorney Town Hall, apologizing to District Attorney Hochman for the reception he received.
Vice Mayor Hang reported his attendance at National Night Out, World Pride in Amsterdam, the Route 66 Centennial celebration, the Log Cabin’s 90th birthday celebration, Beaches Tropicana’s anniversary event, and meetings related to attracting international hospitality houses for the 2028 Olympics. He highlighted ongoing outreach to foreign consulates to position West Hollywood as a destination during the 2028 Olympics, acknowledged victims of recent earthquakes in Colombia and Indonesia, and Docusign Envelope ID: EB38B995-51B2-89B6-8204-35AD256C16CB City Council Minutes
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expressed support for organized labor while emphasizing meaningful consultation with represented employees regarding actions affecting bargaining units.
Mayor Heilman reported his attendance at the World Pride in Amsterdam, National Night Out, the Ad Hoc Rent Control Subcommittee, Route 66 events, the Russian Library Art Exhibit, Summer Sounds, and ribbon cuttings for two local businesses. He thanked the Vice Mayor for leading outreach to foreign consulates in preparation for the 2028 Olympics and reported that several West Hollywood hotels have already been fully booked for the Games, which is anticipated to generate additional revenue for the City.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8:16 p.m. in memory of Eve Cummings and Gloria Feerst 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at an adjourned regular meeting held this 31st day of August 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember: Byers, Erickson, Meister, Vice Mayor Hang, and Mayor Heilman.
NOES: Councilmember: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember: None.
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JOHN HEILMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK
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