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Lakewood City Council Livestream 6/1/2026
Monday, Jun 1, 2026
Animal Safety Board Discusses Pet Food Drive Success, Bird Safety, and Shelter Features
Council member Hamilton Steiner provided an update on the Lakewood Animal Safety and Welfare Advisory Board (LWAB) meeting on May 20th. The update covered the success of the pet food drive, which collected 1,960 pounds of food and $587 in cash donations, with support from H2O volunteers. LWAB discussed bird-safe glass to prevent bird collisions with windows, aiming to educate the public and building owners on protecting migratory birds. A report from Accomply on animal control and shelter numbers, along with their new website, was also shared, with suggestions made to improve website accessibility. The board also highlighted an article in the Lakewood Observer featuring ACO Kremley Kerr, Barcowski, and the Lakewood Animal Shelter.
Lakewood Encourages Businesses to Adopt Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Council considered and adopted Resolution 202634, which encourages businesses and places of public accommodation in Lakewood to convert single-use, gender-specific restrooms to gender-neutral restrooms. The resolution was adopted following discussions and public comment, including statements from the Lakewood Youth Council chair, Amelia Orel Demer, Kora Barcelona, and Sean, who shared personal experiences and advocated for the resolution's passage. The youth council members expressed gratitude for the opportunity to voice their concerns and for the council's consideration. The adoption of this resolution aims to enhance accessibility and safety for various community members.
Council Appoints Citizens to CRA Housing Council and Board of Tax Review
Council considered two resolutions related to appointments for city boards. Resolution 202632 pertained to appointing two volunteer citizens to the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Housing Council, and Resolution 202633 concerned appointing two volunteer citizens to the Local Board of Tax Review. Following an executive session to discuss these appointments, the council moved to defer Resolution 202632. For Resolution 202633, the council amended it to include the names John Seaman and Will Costello, and then moved to adopt the resolution as amended. Both gentlemen were thanked for their willingness to serve.
Council Discusses Benefits of Gender-Neutral Restrooms
Council member Stig introduced a communication regarding gender-neutral single-use restrooms, emphasizing their benefits for various groups including older individuals, parents with children, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community. The communication highlighted the anxiety, exclusion, and potential danger transgender individuals and others in the LGBTQIA+ community might face in gender-specific restrooms. Stig advocated for making gender-neutral single-use restrooms the norm and credited city leadership and community values for supporting this change. Council members Evans and Bullock expressed support, highlighting safety, inclusion, equal access, and efficiency as reasons to adopt such restrooms. The council moved to receive and file the communication.
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