AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING (IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
6:00 p.m.
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
In-Person Meeting and Video Conference (Zoom)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Chris Anstead
Mayor Pro Tem Illece Buckley Weber
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember Penny Sylvester
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
(City Council and Staff)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
[This section is reserved for persons wishing to address items not listed on the Agenda that are under the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to submit written public comments or speak under this category.]
CONSENT CALENDAR
[Items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by a single motion and vote. Unless pulled by the City Council, there will be no separate discussion of these items. This section is reserved for persons wishing to address items on the Consent Calendar. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to submit written public comments or speak under this category.]
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 22, 2022 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 884
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
3. Receive and File the City of Agoura Hills Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
4. Approve Appointments by the Mayor to City Council Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY MANAGER HAMBURGER
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued -
5. Approve Appointments to Outside Agency Boards, Commissions, or Committees STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
6. Approve Planning Commission Appointments
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
ORDINANCE / ACTION
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7. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 23-466; AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS REACH CODE AND ADOPT
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
STAFF REFERENCES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
BUILDING OFFICIAL QUACH
DISCUSSION / ACTION
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8. Discussion to Approve a Rate Escalation Increase (3.0%) for Residential Solid Waste Services for 2023, with GI Industries/Waste Management, and to Consider Requests for Approval of an Additional Solid Waste Rate Adjustment, Valet Service Fees, and Organics Contamination Fee for 2023 and a Franchise Agreement Extension to June 30, 2027
STAFF REFERENCE: DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CELAYA
COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. It is anticipated that members of the public will have the opportunity to participate in-person in the Council Chambers or by remote video conferencing (Zoom).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, notify the City Clerk’s Office, at (818) 597-7303, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
In-Person Meeting and Video Conference (Zoom)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation, relating to each item of business described in this Agenda, are posted to the City’s website at agourahillscity.org and are on file in the office of City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues, Agoura Hills City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California, 91301.
The telecast of the Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting will be shown on Channel 10 for Time Warner Cable subscribers, Channel 3 for Charter subscribers, and Channel 99 for AT&T UVerse subscribers, at a later date, and run daily until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
The broadcast schedule is as follows: M-10am; T-3pm; W-10am; Th-7pm; F-10am; S-3pm; and Su-7pm.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING (IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Lopez.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Buckley Weber.
Present were: Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Anstead, Councilmember Illece Buckley Weber, Councilmember Linda L.
Northrup, and Councilmember Denis Weber.
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Public Works
Project Manager Kelly Fisher, Community Development
Director Denice Thomas, RRM Consultant Erik Justesen,
Director of Finance Christy Truelsen, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, Recreation Manager Xochitl Ruwhiu,
Community Services Coordinator Joseph Spence, Community Services Coordinator Rob Williams, Administrative Analyst Celeste Bird, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lee reported on the one City Council Closed Session item pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. The City Council considered the item, direction was given to staff, and no reportable action was taken.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Northrup moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Lopez presented Certificates of Recognition to fencing students Jacob Hahn, Lydia Kim, Brielle Lee, Goldie Perlin, Micah Perlin, Erik Pontoppidan, and Amelia Wiener, honoring their representation of the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center at the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
In-Person Meeting and Video Conference (Zoom)
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
upcoming USA Fencing National Championships and July Challenge 2022 scheduled for June 30-July 11, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Coach Erika Valarde spoke about the team and the program and thanked the City Council for their recognition.
Mayor Lopez presented a Proclamation recognizing Robert (Bob) Hazard as Agoura Hills Senior Citizen of the Year and Los Angeles County Older American Nominee.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Affairs & Tourism, Adam Haverstock, provided a Chamber Update.
Mayor Pro Tem Anstead provided a Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments Update.
Mayor Lopez introduced new Agoura Hills City Treasurer, Bin Zeng, who thanked the City Council and made some introductory remarks.
In celebration of the City of Agoura Hills 40th Anniversary – 40 Facts for 40 Years, Mayor Lopez presented two facts about Agoura Hills including: 1) The City’s first Community Event was a “Kickoff Event” which was an inauguration to summer programs and was held at Chumash Park in 1983, followed by the City’s first 4th of July holiday celebration in 1987, and 2) The first Summer Concert in the Park Series was held in 1989 in Chumash Park.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Councilmember Northrup moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-13, as presented. Councilmember Buckley Weber
seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
1. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 874
2. Approve Treasurer’s Report for May 2022
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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3. Approve a Contractor Services Agreement with Burns Pacific Construction, Inc., for Public Works Maintenance Services
4. Approve an Agreement for Consultant Services with Townsend Public Affairs (TPA)
5. Approve a Notice of Completion for Sumac Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project; NIB 21-02
6. Amend Municipal Securities Post-Issuance Disclosure Policy
7. Approve a One-Year Contract Extension with Bureau Veritas and M6 Consulting to Provide Professional Plan Review and Inspection Services
8. Approve a Contractor Services Agreement with Brightview Landscape Inc., for Citywide Landscape Maintenance Services
9. Approve a Two-Year Contractor Services Agreement with Granicus for Web Streaming Services
10. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Contractor Services with All City Management Services, Inc., for Crossing Guard Services
11. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for Professional Services Related to Los Angeles County Development Authority Compliance Requirements
12. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Hendrix Consulting for Phase 3 Implementation of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
13. Approve Resolution No. 22-2010, Adopting the Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Delegating Authority to the City Treasurer to Invest and Reinvest City Funds
DISCUSSION/ACTION
14. Adopt Resolution No. 22-2011; Amending the Compensation Plan By Setting the Salary Ranges for City Employees to Include a 4.3% COLA Rate Increase, Establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Employer Contribution to Healthcare Premiums for Full-Time Employees, and Amending the Range of Land Use Technician and Public Safety Liaison Officer; Resolution No. 22-2012; Rescinding Resolution No. 21-1981 and Amending the Limit on the City’s California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Contribution Amounts for City Employees; and Resolution No. 22-2013; Establishing the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Employer Contribution to Healthcare Premiums for Councilmembers; and Approving Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Assistant City Manager Adeva noted a correction to the last line of the second paragraph on Page 2 of the staff report as follows:
“…Resolution No. 21-19810 in FY 2021-22.”
Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Lopez opened the floor for public comment.
There were no public comments.
MOTION: Following deliberation, Councilmember Buckley Weber moved to adopt Resolution No. 22-2011 with staff’s recommendations.
ACTION: Councilmember Northrup moved to amend the motion to approve the staff recommendation, including the adoption of Resolution Nos. 22-2011, 22-2012, and 22-2013, and approve Amendment No. 2 to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement. Councilmember
Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
15. Agoura Village Specific Plan Proposed Amendment Review Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Lopez announced the City Council would take a short break before moving on to questions of the City Council.
The City Council recessed at 8:07 p.m. and reconvened at 8:19 p.m.
Following a question and answer period with the City Council, Mayor Lopez opened the floor for public comment
Written public comments were received by email and forwarded to the City Council prior to the meeting by the following person:
Brad Rosenheim, Agoura Hills, representing Agoura Village Owners Association
ACTION: Following deliberation, Councilmember Northrup made a motion for “staff to take into account all of the comments and directions given by Council and move forward with the next steps as outlined by our Community Development Director.” Councilmember Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING
16. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Resolution No. 22-2014; Establishing Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations Limitations, Resolution No. 22- 2015; Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, Including Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations, and Authorizing Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Budget
Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Lopez opened the Public Hearing at 9:26 p.m.
There being no public comments, Mayor Lopez closed the Public Hearing at 9:27 p.m.
City Manager Hamburger noted a correction to the last line of paragraph three of Resolution No. 22-2014, as follows:
“…appropriation limitation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 shall be $21,206.,659.” Mayor Lopez read aloud the staff recommendation, to adopt Resolution Nos. 22- 2014 and 22-2015, and requested a motion and second.
MOTION: Following deliberations, Councilmember Buckley Weber moved to adopt the staff recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Northrup moved to amend the motion to reflect the adoption of Resolution No. 22-2014, as amended.
ACTION: Councilmember Buckley Weber moved to adopt Resolution No. 22- 2014, as amended, and Resolution No. 22-2015. Councilmember Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Director of Community Services Brink announced two upcoming City of Agoura Hills 40th Anniversary celebration events including Back to the Future (as part of the Movies in the Park series), scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Reyes Adobe Park, and, the annual 4th of July celebration, featuring Hollywood U2 and a laser show (as part of the Summer Concerts in the Park series), scheduled for Sunday, July 10, 2022, and invited everyone to attend the free events.
Mayor Pro Tem Anstead wished everyone a safe 4th of July and encouraged everyone in the community to attend the events.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. It is anticipated that members of the public will have the opportunity to participate in-person in the Council Chambers or by remote video conferencing (Zoom).
ACTION: At 9:36 p.m., Councilmember Northrup moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Northrup, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
DATE: JANUARY 11, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: NATHAN HAMBURGER, CITY MANAGER
BY: KIMBERLY M. RODRIGUES, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Pursuant to Section 2802 of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, the Planning Commission shall consist of five members, each of whom shall be a resident of the City of Agoura Hills, appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the City Council. The term of office for each Planning Commissioner shall be two (2) years.
The City Clerk published and posted an advertisement for Planning Commission applications on November 18, 2022. Any resident, and registered voter, of Agoura Hills interested in being considered for appointment to the Planning Commission was provided the opportunity to submit an application by December 29, 2022 (the extended deadline).
A total of fourteen (14) Planning Commission Applications, including three (3) incumbents from the Planning Commission (i.e., John Asuncion, David Horenstein, and Murtaza Mogri), were received by the published deadline. A packet of all applications was then distributed to each Councilmember for their consideration.
Upon review of the applications, each Councilmember submitted the name of an appointee to serve on the Agoura Hills Planning Commission, for the two-year period of January 11, 2023, through January 8, 2025, as follows:
Murtaza Mogri (Mayor Chris Anstead)
Jessica Reinhardt (Mayor Pro Tem Illece Buckley Weber)
Brit Sharon (Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez)
John Asuncion (Councilmember Penny Sylvester)
Morgan Roth (Councilmember Jeremy Wolf)
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council ratify the proposed Planning Commission appointments, as outlined above, to serve on the Agoura Hills Planning Commission for the two-year period of January 11, 2023, through January 8, 2025.