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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
6: 00 P. M. — ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD HAS ADOPTED BRIEF SUMMARY AND ACTION MEETING
MINUTES, WHICH PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN AND POINTS OF DISCUSSION ONLY. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM
SUMMARIZED IN THESE MINUTES MAY BE OBTAINED BY VIEWING THE ARCHIVED VIDEOS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT www. weho. org/ wehotv.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Heilman called the meeting to order at 6: 00 p. m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: West Hollywood Elementary student German Sivchuk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmember Byers, Councilmember Erickson, 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 Assistant City Clerk Lulu Morales.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The City Council requested that Item F. 2. be moved to the Consent Calendar as Item Number B. 16., respectively.
Motion by Councilmember Byers, seconded by Councilmember Erickson, to approve the Agenda as amended, and approved ( 5/ 0).
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: None.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
Councilmember Meister requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Anne Osber and Shelley Fabares.
Mayor Heilman requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry.
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PRESENTATIONS:
The City Council presented a Certificate to German Sivchuk for leading tonight' s Pledge of Allegiance.
The City Council presented a Proclamation to Hernan Molina in gratitude for his years of service.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
ANITA GOSWAMI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, requested greater transparency and traceability of City expenditures and capital project funding, regular status reports on outstanding projects, stronger advocacy for local control, information regarding the pending FPPC decision, and consideration of residents' concerns regarding the Fountain Avenue project.
TOM DEMILLE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concern regarding the Council' s decision -making process and two -minute public comment limit, called for greater public participation and responsiveness, and raised concerns regarding violence and public safety in the community.
DAVID TIKTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, representing MBLA, joined by TAYLOR MACDONALD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, representing the Los Angeles BIPLUS Task Force, thanked the City for its past support of BIPLUS Pride Week and requested City support for the 2026 BIPLUS Pride Week and BIPLUS Comedy Night at Hotel Ziggy.
ROBIN BOERNER, UNKNOWN, shared a personal experience involving immigration authorities and expressed opposition to the City' s use of Flock cameras due to concerns regarding surveillance, data access, civil rights, and potential use by federal immigration authorities.
NICK ROYBAL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed opposition to the City' s Flock Safety surveillance contract and stated that they had submitted a request to the California Department of Justice for an investigation and state audit regarding the City' s procurement and oversight of the contract.
VICTOR MASON, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns regarding the reliability and potential misuse of technology and urged the City to pause or reconsider its use of Flock cameras.
LIZ BLACKMAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns regarding potential abuses of surveillance data collected through Flock cameras, supported the Public Safety Commission' s recommendation that the City Council reevaluate the matter, and urged the Council to reconsider its position.
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ANDREW MODLIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concern regarding a gap in the City' s noise ordinance related to continuous noise from mechanical equipment and requested that the City Council direct staff to evaluate amending the ordinance using the City of Los Angeles' standards as a model.
WENDY KRUEGER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concerns regarding the Fountain Avenue bike lane project, including potential traffic congestion, noise, parking impacts, and driveway safety, and requested that the City place the project on hold and consider alternatives.
JESSE BUDLONG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed support for the La Cienega bus lanes and Fountain Avenue active transportation improvements, citing transit reliability, economic benefits, available project funding, roadway safety, and the need to prepare for increased transportation demand associated with the 2028 Olympics.
LYNN ETCETERA, WEST HOLLYWOOD, discussed the needs and financial challenges facing LGBTQ+ seniors, encouraged Councilmembers to engage directly with seniors at the Anita May Rosenstein Campus, and requested additional financial support for senior residents.
The following speakers provided public comment via Zoom:
SIENA GROUF, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed opposition to automatic license plate readers and Flock cameras, citing concerns regarding their effectiveness, data privacy, information sharing with federal agencies, potential misuse of surveillance data, and impacts on immigrant, LGBTQ+, and reproductive healthcare communities.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Steve Campbell reported that he had no updates and deferred to the City Attorney Lauren Langer, who provided an update regarding the City's pending request for advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission ( FPPC) concerning Councilmember Byers' employment. City Attorney Langer clarified that the request is for advice, not an investigation, and explained that the FPPC' s advice is delayed while its Enforcement Division reviews a separate complaint involving similar legal questions. The City has not been asked to provide additional information and has no control over the FPPC' s review process or the timing of its response.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
Assistant City Clerk Lulu Morales stated that the fiscal impact on tonight' s Consent Calendar with the addition of Item F. 2. was $ 5, 617, 643 in expenditures, $ 18, 000 in revenue, and ($ 33, 397) in waived fees.
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Approved the Consent Calendar, as amended,
B. 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., 9., 10., 11., 12., 13., 14., 15., and 16. Motion by Councilmember Byers, seconded by Councilmember Meister, and approved (5/0).
B. 1. REPORT OF AGENDA POSTING:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 31, 2026, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center ARC) on Wednesday, August 26, 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 August 17, 2026. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 997 [ W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending August 21, 2026 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Approved Demand Register No. 997 and Adopted Resolution No. 26- 061: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE PAYMENT OF
DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 997". Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 4. TREASURER' S REPORT FOR JUNE 2026 [ W. KAHOLOKULA, K.
BARENG, S. PELOSO, C. JAUREGUI]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive the Treasurer' s Reports for the month ended June 2026 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
ACTION: Received and filed the June 2026 Treasurer' s Report.
Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. S. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [ M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive synopses from the Human Services Commission, the Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission, the LGBTQ+ Commission, the Transportation & Mobility Commission, the Rent Stabilization Commission, the Russian Speaking Advisory Board, the Social Justice Advisory Board, the Transgender Advisory Board, and the Women' s Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
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ACTION: Received and filed. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 6. CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD POSITIONS ON STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVES [ J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, H. MOLINA]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider adopting positions on different statewide ballot initiatives.
ACTIONS: 1) SUPPORTED PROPOSITION 1: THE VETERANS AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026; 2) SUPPORTED
PROPOSITION 3: RENEWED STATE INCOME TAX INCREASE FOR
EDUCATION FUNDING; 3) SUPPORTED PROPOSITION 37: SECOND
MORTGAGE HOMEBUYER PROGRAM AND REVENUE BOND; 4)
OPPOSED PROPOSITION 43: TWO- THIRDS VOTE REQUIREMENT
FOR LOCAL SPECIAL TAX INITIATIVES AND PROPERTY TAX
INITIATIVE PROHIBITION AMENDMENT; and 5) Directed staff to publish the City Council' s adopted positions on the City' s web page. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 7. 2027 LOS ANGELES MARATHON STREET CLOSURES [ Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the closure of portions of Sunset Boulevard, North San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and North Doheny Drive to accommodate the 42nd annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 7, 2027.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved street closures associated with the annual Los Angeles Marathon event to be held on Sunday, March 7, 2027, as detailed in this report; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or their designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional route, programming, or sponsorship requests. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 8. 2026 HALLOWEEN CARNAVAL STREET CLOSURES AND FACILITY USES [ Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving street closures and facility uses associated with the 2026 Halloween Carnaval event, to be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026; the City Council will also consider approving the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit Fees for City businesses in an effort to encourage participation in the event.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved street closures associated with the City's annual Halloween Carnaval event to be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as detailed in this report; 2) Approved a loss of revenue of approximately 18, 000 related to the use of parking meters and various parking lots and structures, as detailed in this report; 3) Approved the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees in an amount estimated at $ 20, 000 for the City businesses hosting Halloween events from Friday, October 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, in celebration of Halloween; 4) Authorized up to $ 12, 500 to cover Los Angeles County Fire Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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Department site plan review fees related to the waived Special Event Permits associated with Halloween related City business activations between Friday, October 23, 2026, through Sunday, November 1, 2026, in celebration of Halloween; 5) Waived Citywide residential permit parking restrictions from Saturday, October 31 at 11: 00 a. m. through Sunday, November 1 at 12: 00 p. m.; and 6) Authorized the City Manager or their designee to approve modifications to event production plans. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 9. KINGS ROAD PARK FACILITY AVAILABILITY UPDATE [ Y.
QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C. JUBREY]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive a report on the feasibility of increasing facility usage at Kings Road Park from once a month to every Saturday.
ACTION: Increased the facility availability of Kings Road Park from once a month to every Saturday. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 10. CLASSIFICATION CHANGES TO THREE EXISTING BUDGETED POSITIONS AND UPDATE OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027
CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE [ J. JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C.
LEUNG]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider approving a change to the job classification associated with three ( 3) existing full-time equivalent ( FTE) positions and approving the update of Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Citywide Salary Schedule.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved the following position and classification changes:
a) Change the job title associated with 1. 0 FTE position from Assistant to the City Manager ( WHMA) to Community and Legislative Affairs Manager, b) Delete 1. 0 FTE Community Affairs Supervisor and Add 1. 0 FTE Assistant to the City Manager ( ACE), c) Approve Salary Grade 30 for the restored Assistant to the City Manager (ACE) classification. Grade 4300e 141, 631. 98 - $ 180, 979. 34; and d) Change the job title associated with
1. 0 FTE position from Senior Transportation Planner to Senior Planner; and 2) Approved the updated Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Citywide Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636( b)( 1) and California Code of Regulations § 570. 5. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 11. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS
ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS,
CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, SANTA MONICA, AND WEST
HOLLYWOOD REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST
SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING PROGRAM ( CIMP) AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
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PROGRAM ( WMP) FOR THE BALLONA CREEK WATERSHED [ H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Administration and Cost Sharing for Implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program ( CIMP) and Watershed Management Program ( WMP) for the Ballona Creek Watershed.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the Cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program CIMP) and Watershed Management Program ( WMP) for the Ballona Creek Watershed; and 2) Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 12. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
WEST HOLLYWOOD MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE
PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 [ J. ROCCO, S.
CAMPBELL, J. JIMENEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Hollywood Management Association for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the West Hollywood Management Association, which incorporates the agreements contained in the attached Memorandum of Understanding; and; 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City; and 3) Approved an increase of 41, 850 to the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 budget appropriations to fund the additional costs associated with longevity pay and increased City contributions to Health Savings Accounts, as provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding; and 4) Approved the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Salary Schedule reflecting all City positions and associated salaries to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System Requirements of Government Code § 20636( b)( 1) and California Code of Regulations § 570. 5. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 13. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT CITY MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT [ H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, D.
GONZALEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the Notice of Completion for the Roof Replacement at City Maintenance Facility Project performed by Best Contracting Services, Inc.
ACTIONS: Accepted the work and authorized the following: a) Submit the Notice of Completion to the City Clerk for processing and recording with the Los Angeles Recorder' s Office, b) Issue the final payment to the contractor at the end of the 35- day lien period, c) Release of the Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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Performance Bond on the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, and d) Release of the Payment Bond 35 days after the date of recordation of the Notice of Completion, pending no receipt of Stop Notices from material suppliers or subcontractors. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 14. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO FUSION DEVELOPMENT
FOR ON -CALL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY WELCOME
SIGNS [ H. COLLINS, P. TICUN, P. HERTZ]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will consider awarding a Maintenance Agreement with Fusion Development to provide on -call maintenance services for the City Welcome Signs.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Fusion Development to provide on -call maintenance services for the City Welcome Signs for a total not -to -exceed amount of $ 175, 000; and 2) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the award of the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 15. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO WEST COAST
ARBORISTS, INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES [ H.
COLLINS, P. TICUN, S. SMITH]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider awarding a Maintenance Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide tree maintenance services.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved an Agreement for Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide tree maintenance services for a total not -to -exceed amount of $3, 291, 175; and 2) Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to the award of the Agreement. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
B. 16. ( F.2.) APPROVAL OF CO- SPONSORSHIP AND COUNCIL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING REQUESTS [ J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO, J. DUCKWORTH, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of co- sponsorship and discretionary funding requests submitted by various Council Offices, as outlined in the staff report.
ACTIONS: 1) Approved a co- sponsorship and discretionary funding requests as outlined in the staff report; 2) Authorized the City Manager or designees to negotiate and execute documents incident to the Cosponsorship Agreements for various events as outlined in the staff report; 3) Authorized the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for events outlined in the staff report; 4) Directed the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events, including, but not limited to, the City' s website, press release, and social media tools; 5) Authorized the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate and expend Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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funds in accordance with the approved Fiscal Year 27 budget and amounts outlined in the staff report; and 6) Authorized the fee waivers as outlined in the staff report. Approved as part of the Consent Calendar.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE: None.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E. 1. FINANCE & BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING: RECAP AND
RECOMMENDATIONS [ J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, W.
KAHOLOKULA, M. LINDLEY]:
SUBJECT. The City Council will receive a recap of the Finance & Budget Subcommittee meeting held on July 6, 2026, focusing on capital improvement projects, Council travel, and annual budgeted events and co - sponsorships. The City Council will receive the Subcommittee' s recommendations and provide further direction.
Assistant to the City Manager Andi Lovano and Budget Officer Melissa Lindley provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 31, 2026.
The following speakers provided public comment in Council Chambers:
ANITA GOSWAMI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, requested greater oversight and transparency regarding the City' s budget, capital projects, and travel expenditures; recommended reporting on the purpose and outcomes of City -funded travel and advanced publication of elected officials' events and activities; and requested greater review of organizations receiving City funding.
JOSH SIMENHOFF, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed support for the San Vicente Street Plaza project, citing pedestrian and bicyclist safety concerns and personal experiences with traffic collisions, and urged the City Council to move the project forward and identify funding for its construction.
The City Council discussed the Finance and Budget Subcommittee' s recommendations regarding the San Vicente Streetscape/ Sky Sanctuary project, Council travel and conference policies, and the City' s annual events and awards programs. Regarding the San Vicente Streetscape/ Sky Sanctuary, Council discussed the project' s estimated long- term cost, grant -funded phasing, ongoing maintenance expenses, coordination with the future K Line, and competing capital improvement priorities throughout the City. A majority of the Council supported keeping the project on the Capital Improvement Program as long as it continues to obtain outside Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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grant funding, while recognizing that it is not among the City' s highest - priority capital projects.
Regarding Council travel and conference attendance, Council discussed increasing travel expenditures, the public benefit and educational value of various conferences, the number of Councilmembers attending, and opportunities to improve transparency regarding the purpose and outcomes of City -funded travel. Council generally supported retaining the existing travel policy while reviewing the list of approved organizations and improving how Councilmembers report conference and travel attendance.
Regarding annual events and awards programs, Council discussed potentially consolidating certain awards and health fairs to reduce costs and staff workload while maintaining meaningful recognition of community members and preserving the involvement of advisory boards and commissions. Council expressed support for continuing certain established programs, including the Women in Leadership Awards and Sober New Year's Eve, and discussed alternative sponsorship models, opportunities to expand sober programming year-round, and possible consolidation or alignment of other awards with existing events. Council agreed that additional analysis was needed before making changes.
The City Council directed staff to keep the San Vicente Streetscape/ Sky Sanctuary project on the Capital Improvement Program while outside grant funding continues to support its phases; develop a consistent method or template for Councilmembers to report City -funded conference and travel attendance and the benefits or activities associated with that travel; and return the annual events and awards recommendations to the Finance and Budget Subcommittee for further review based on Council' s comments. In the interim, events and awards programs will continue as currently budgeted and planned for the fiscal year until the Subcommittee and Council provide further direction.
ACTIONS: 1) Received the Finance & Budget Subcommittee' s recommendations and provided direction as outlined in the staff report; 2) Approved recommendations to the list of Annual Budgeted Events List and provided direction on a consolidated awards program; and 3) Considered recommended updates to the Co -Sponsorship Policy. Approved by unanimous consent.
E. 2. 2026 WEHO FAN ZONES DEBRIEF AND UPDATE ON MAJOR
REGIONAL EVENTS PLANNING [ J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, L. BIERY, R.
EHEMANN, Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH]:
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receive an update on major regional events planned to lead up to the 2028 Olympic Games.
Director of Economic Development Laura Biery, Assistant to the City Manager Andi Lovano, and Arts Manager Rebecca Ehemann provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 31, 2026.
The City Council expressed strong support for the City' s World Cup Fan Zone programming and commended staff for successfully activating public spaces, engaging local businesses, bringing the community together, and generating positive visibility for West Hollywood. Council expressed interest in exploring lower -cost opportunities to host community viewing experiences for major sporting events in 2027, including the Women' s World Cup, while recognizing potential licensing and partnership limitations. Council also discussed preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games, including the City' s efforts to attract international hospitality houses to West Hollywood. Staff reported that outreach has been made to more than 30 countries, with several meetings being held and continued follow- up underway in partnership with Visit West Hollywood. Council expressed support for continuing these efforts and highlighted West Hollywood' s hotels, venues, Pride House, cultural identity, and event experience as assets in attracting international delegations and visitors.
The City Council encouraged staff to continue outreach and planning for hospitality houses and other opportunities associated with the 2028 Olympics and explore the feasibility of smaller -scale, lower -cost community viewing events for major sporting events in 2027.
ACTIONS: 1) Received a post -event report regarding the WeHo Fan Zones, including the Discofoot performances, which were held in celebration of the 2026 World Cup; and 2) Received an update on planning for major sporting events leading up to, and including, the 2028 Olympic Games, and provide additional direction or feedback as necessary. Approved by unanimous consent.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F. 1. HOMELESS INITIATIVE DATA & REPORTING — HOMELESS
INITIATIVE DASHBOARD [ D. RIVAS, T. CARTER, D. KAHN- EPSTEIN, F. GOMEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a presentation on the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative Dashboard, a public -facing tool that provides regularly updated data on homelessness - related service demand, response performance, housing and prevention outcomes, geographic trends, and system constraints. Developed as part of the City's Coordinated Response Framework, the dashboard supports better transparency, stronger contract oversight, more informed resource Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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allocation, clearer policy discussions, and more effective regional advocacy.
Human Services Manager Teree Carter, Strategic Initiatives Supervisor Diane Kahn - Epstein, and Strategic Initiatives Program Administrator Francisco Gomez provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated August 31, 2026.
The City Council commended staff for developing the new homelessness dashboard, noting that it is accessible, easy to understand, increases transparency and accountability, and better demonstrates the City' s ongoing outreach and service efforts. Council discussed differences between the City' s regular unsheltered counts and the County' s annual homeless count, expressing concern about the accuracy and usefulness of the County' s methodology and whether the City should continue participating in that process. Council also recognized the value of using the dashboard and individualized plans to track people experiencing homelessness and connect them with services. The City Council suggested further refining the dashboard to better define what constitutes accepting services," for example, by distinguishing between basic assistance and more substantive referrals or services. Council also identified persistent refusal of services as an issue requiring continued discussion through the Homelessness Subcommittee.
ACTIONS: 1) Received a presentation on the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative Dashboard; 2) Provided feedback and direction, as appropriate, regarding future dashboard refinements, additional metrics, and ongoing public reporting; and 3) Directed staff to publish the final version of the West Hollywood Homeless Initiative Dashboard, incorporating any additional edits directed by the City Council, on a dedicated page on the City' s website and maintain it on a regular update cycle.
F. 2. APPROVAL OF CO- SPONSORSHIP AND COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING REQUESTS [ J. ROCCO, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J.
DUCKWORTH, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of co- sponsorship and discretionary funding requests submitted by various Council Offices, as outlined in the staff report.
ACTIONS: This Item was moved to the Consent Calendar.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
JOSHUA TRACHTENBERG, WEST HOLLYWOOD, requested that the City resurface Robertson Boulevard, complete the remaining sidewalk and landscaping improvements Docusign Envelope ID: 026AD676- 5F13- 8FBE- 80AB- C419990A2568 City Council Agenda
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at Weaver' s Walk, and address concerns regarding increased mosquitoes and rats in his neighborhood.
MICHAEL NUTTALL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed support for union recognition and fair wages and overtime compensation for City lifeguards, supported continuing World Dog Day, and expressed support for Councilmembers attending conferences to represent the City.
STEPHANIE HARKER, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concern regarding community outreach for the Fountain Avenue bike lane and streetscape project and its potential impacts on traffic lanes and residential parking, and urged the City to prioritize ADA sidewalk improvements and place the project on hold.
LAURA BOCCALETTI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed opposition to the Fountain Avenue bike lane project, citing concerns regarding parking removal, traffic, emergency and service vehicle access, neighborhood safety, and insufficient community input, and urged the City to place the project on hold.
CATHY BLAIVAS, WEST HOLLYWOOD, thanked Kyle Brazeal for hosting a community town hall regarding the Fountain Avenue bike lane project, expressed concern that many residents remain unaware of the project, and requested that the project be placed on hold to allow for additional community outreach and input.
LAYLA KHANIAN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concern that the Fountain Avenue bike lane project would increase traffic congestion and create difficulties for rideshare drivers picking up and dropping off residents, particularly older adults and people with disabilities, and raised concerns regarding bicycle and scooter compliance with traffic rules.
JOHNATAN REYES, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed opposition to the Fountain Avenue project and requested that it return to the City Council for further public discussion; he also commented on the City' s homelessness dashboard and emphasized that its implementation should respect the dignity and safety of unhoused individuals.
STEVE MARTIN, WEST HOLLYWOOD, expressed concern regarding the Public Safety Commission' s action concerning Flock cameras and the opportunity for public input, and thanked the City Council for adjourning in memory of Tim Curry, discussing the cultural significance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and its impact on LGBTQ+ visibility and self- expression.
DAVID ECKERT, LOS ANGELES, expressed support for the City Council' s prior decision regarding Flock cameras and urged the Council to maintain its approved policy and contract rather than reconsidering decisions based on subsequent opposition.
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other women' s events, and urged the City to continue offering dedicated programs serving women of all ages rather than consolidating them with other programs.
KELLY PILARSKI, WEST HOLLYWOOD, discussed LA Metro' s planned pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and accessibility improvements ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and encouraged the City to embrace people -centered street design and continue advancing its Vision Zero goals.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS:
Councilmember Meister reminded the community that September is National Preparedness Month and encouraged residents to prepare for emergencies.
Councilmember Byers reported attending the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Board meeting and a City arts grantee program, Leo from Rio. She also recognized the Congressional Transportation Forum hosted by Congressmember Laura Friedman. She suggested improving signage directing pedestrians to free City events, encouraged proactive City preparation for anticipated severe weather and potential impacts to residents and businesses, and requested that security ambassadors who ride bicycles at night be provided appropriate lighting, reflective equipment, and safety gear.
Councilmember Erickson reported attending Contract Cities Board meetings, the Contract Cities Fall Education Summit, the LA Kids Book Festival, the WeHo Trans Community Picnic, and a Contract Cities update regarding Measure G implementation, and reported swearing in a new Social Justice Advisory Board member. He highlighted the expansion of programming at Kings Road Park, discussed the need for Citywide El Nino and emergency preparedness, and announced a forthcoming item regarding indoor temperature standards during extreme heat.
Vice Mayor Hang reported attending the Ministry of Coffee grand opening and the LA Kids Book Festival. He praised the festival and its emphasis on literacy, and briefly acknowledged the adoption of a pig that had been found roaming in the community.
Mayor Heilman reported attending several business openings and meeting with the Consulates of Ireland, Great Britain, and Sweden regarding opportunities associated with the 2028 Olympics; the LA Kids Book Festival; the Latin Icons event; and the Congressional Transportation Forum on transportation needs for the 2028 Olympics.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council adjourned at 8: 54 P. M. in memory of Anne Osber, Shelley Fabares, Dolly Parton, and Tim Curry to its next Adjourned Regular meeting, which will be on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6: 00 P. M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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Monday, August 31, 2026
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of West Hollywood at an adjourned regular meeting held this 22nd day of September 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.
Signed by:
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JOHN HEILMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MELISSA CROWDER, CITY CLERK