AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING (IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
6:00 p.m.
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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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
Introduction of Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang
Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Update
Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments Update
(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 December 14, 2022 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 11, 2023 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
3. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 8, 2023 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued -
4. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 887
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
5. Approve Treasurer’s Report for December 2022
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
6. Approve Treasurer’s Report for January 2023
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
7. Approve Midyear Budget Update and Recommendations to Amend Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TRUELSEN
8. Approve Notice of Completion, with Powell Constructors, Inc., for the Roadside Drive Bridge Widening Project; NIB 20-03
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER FORTE
9. Receive and File Community Development Year in Review Report STAFF REFERENCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
PUBLIC HEARING
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10. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Resolution No. 23-2031; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUSINESS LICENSE ADMINISTRATION FEE
SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION FEE FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 23- 467
STAFF REFERENCES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
SENIOR PLANNER NESOVIC
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DISCUSSION / ACTION
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11. Discussion to Waive Full Reading and Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 23- 468U; AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, RE-ESTABLISHING AND TEMPORARILY CONTINUING A
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR OPERATIONS PERMIT PROGRAM AND MAKING A
FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
STAFF REFERENCE: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ADEVA
COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 8, 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.
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, February 22, 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.
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AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL AND REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Event Center
29900 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Lopez.
The Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance were led by the President Ronald Reagan Detachment #597 of the Marine Corps League.
Present were: Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Chris Anstead, Councilmember Illece Buckley Weber, Councilmember Penny Sylvester, and Councilmember Denis Weber.
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Deputy City
Manager Louis Adeva, Management Analyst Amber Victoria, Administrative Analyst Celeste Bird, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, Media Analyst Ericka Diaz, Administrative Assistant Michele Hubbs, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas, Principal Planner Jessica Cleavenger,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Senior Civil Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Director of Finance Christy Truelsen, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, Cultural Event Coordinator Kimberly Hollands, Recreation Manager Nick Newkirk, Recreation Manager Xochitl Ruwhiu, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Anstead moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Sylvester, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None
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INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Lopez introduced the dignitaries and special guests, including: Micah Moss, representing Congresswoman Julia Brownley (26th District); Jeremy Wolf, representing Senator Henry Stern (District 27); Davis Han representing Senator Ben Allen (District 24); former Agoura Hills Mayors Ed Corridori, John Edelston, Bill Koehler, Jack Koenig, Dan Kuperberg, Linda Northrup, Darlene McBane, Fran Pavley, Jeff Reinhardt, Louise Rishoff, Harry Schwarz, and Joan Yacovone; Agoura Hills Planning Commissioners John Asuncion and Murtaza Mogri; Councilmember Bob Engler, representing the City of Thousand Oaks, Board Member Angela Cutbill, representing the Las Virgenes Unified School District; Agoura Hills City Treasurer Bin Zeng; Captain Jennifer Seetoo representing the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station; President/CEO Danielle Borja, representing the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce; special guest City founding member and first Agoura Hills Mayor, Fran Pavley, who will be administering the oaths of office; and special guests the President Ronald Reagan Detachment #597 of the Marine Corps League who led the presentation of colors. Following the introductions, Mayor Lopez extended a warm welcome to all attendees, especially to the family members and guests of the City Council, and a special acknowledgement to the appointed members of City advisory boards, commissions, and committees, including the many City volunteers, who serve the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Buckley Weber thanked Bruce Whizin (“may he rest in peace”) and the entire Whizin Family for the transfer of their parcels of land on Agoura Road as open space to the City of Agoura Hills (Item No. 14).
ACTION: Councilmember Sylvester moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-14, 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, Sylvester, and
Weber.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 25, 2022
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 883
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3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for October 2022
4. Approve 2023 Meeting Schedule
5. Approve Notice of Completion, with FS Contractors, Inc., for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Concrete Repair Project; NIB 18-05(5)
6. Approve Authorization to Purchase Walk-on Bark from Agromin
7. Approve Authorization to Purchase LED Light Tubes from JTB Supply Company
8. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services, with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for the Preparation of a Cultural Heritage Ordinance
9. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with Spare Labs Inc., for Enhanced Transportation Services – Dial-A-Ride
10. Approve Purchase of a 2023 Mercedes Sprinter Van, from Ray Catena Motor Car Corporation, Edison, New Jersey, for the City of Agoura Hills Emergency Communications Van in the Amount of $69,173.33
11. Approve Customization Services, with High Quality Custom Design Inc., for the 2023 Mercedes Sprinter Van for the City of Agoura Hills Emergency Communications Van in the Estimated Range Amount of $70 960 to $90,890
12. Adopt Resolution No. 22-2026; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING
THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
13. Adopt Resolution No. 22-2027; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
COMPENSATION PLAN BY INCREASING THE RANGE OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN I, ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN II, INSTRUCTOR,
OFFICE ASSISTANT, RECREATION LEADER I, RECREATION LEADER II,
RECREATION SPECIALIST, AND SENIOR PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 2023 CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE TO $15.50 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 24, 2022
14. Adopt Resolution No. 22-2028; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DONATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS AND CREEKSIDE TERRACE, LP, ACCEPTING REAL PROPERTY (APNs 2061-032-023, 024, 025, 026 and 027) FROM CREEKSIDE TERRACE, LP, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY City Council Regular and Official Reorganization Meeting Minutes In-Person Meeting and Video Conference (Zoom)
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MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SAID REAL
PROPERTY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ACKNOWLEDGING DONATION
2022 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
(Please refer to the 2022 City Council Reorganization Program) A. Outgoing Mayor Remarks
Mayor Lopez made her outgoing remarks.
B. Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Anstead introduced the presenters. Presentations to outgoing Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez were made by: Captain Jennifer Seetoo, representing the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station; Micah Moss, representing Congresswoman Julia Brownley (26th District); Jeremy Wolf, representing Senator Henry Stern (District 27); Davis Han representing Senator Ben Allen (District 24); Councilmember Bob Engler, representing the City of Thousand Oaks; Board Member Angela Cutbill, representing the Las Virgenes Unified School District; President/CEO Danielle Borja, representing the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce; Tessa Charnofsky, representing Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath; followed by Mayor Pro Tem Anstead presenting a certificates of recognition from Congressman Ted W. Lieu (33rd District) and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (District 42), noting a scroll from the Los Angeles County Fire Department would be delivered at a later date, and he presented gifts on behalf of the City Council and City of Agoura Hills staff.
C. Council Comments to Outgoing Mayor
The City Council made their comments to outgoing Mayor Lopez.
D. Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember Denis Weber
Mayor Lopez recognized outgoing Councilmember Weber for his 29 years of service on the Agoura Hills City Council, noting a special recognition was held in his honor at the City Council meeting on November 9, 2022. Councilmember Weber stepped down from the dais.
Mayor Lopez invited Councilmember-Elect Jeremy Wolf to join the City Council and take his seat on the dais.
E. Oaths of Office to Councilmembers-Elect
Ms. Fran Pavley administered the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmembers Chris Anstead, Deborah Klein Lopez, and Jeremy Wolf.
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F. Newly Elected Councilmember Remarks
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf made his incoming remarks.
G. Election of New Mayor
Mayor Lopez opened the nominations for Mayor.
ACTION: Councilmember Sylvester moved to nominate Chris Anstead as Mayor. Councilmember Wolf seconded. There being no further nominations, the motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Lopez, Mayor Pro Tem Anstead, and
Councilmembers Buckley Weber, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Chris Anstead was elected as Mayor.
H. Election of New Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Anstead opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
ACTION: Councilmember Wolf moved to nominate Illece Buckley Weber as Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmember Lopez seconded. There being no further nominations, the motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead and Councilmembers Buckley Weber,
Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Illece Buckley Weber was elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
I. Oaths of Office - Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Fran Pavley administered the Oaths of Office to incoming Mayor Chris Anstead and Mayor Pro Tem Illece Buckley Weber.
J. Incoming Mayor Remarks
Councilmember Lopez introduced Mayor Anstead who gave his incoming remarks.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were no City Council comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Anstead thanked everyone for attending and extended an invitation to join the City Council for a dessert reception in the lobby.
Mayor Anstead announced the Regular City Council Meeting of December 28, 2022, had been canceled and the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, 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).
ACTION: At 7:20 p.m., Councilmember Sylvester moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following voice vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
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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.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wolf.
Present were: Mayor Pro Tem Illece Buckley Weber, Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez, Councilmember Penny Sylvester, and
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf.
Absent was: Mayor Anstead (joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m.) Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Deputy City
Manager Louis Adeva, Waste Management Consultant Kim
Nilsson, Management Analyst Amber Victoria, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, Media Analyst Ericka Diaz, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas, Principal Planner
Jessica Cleavenger, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Building Official Lukas Quach, CivicSpark Fellow Mary Graham, ID360 Consultant Melanie Jacobson, Southern California Edison Senior Policy Advisor Joshua Torres, Director of Finance Christy Truelsen, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, and Kimberly M. Rodrigues, City Clerk.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Lopez moved to approve the Agenda, as presented.
Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and Councilmembers
Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Anstead.
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PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
There were no reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person submitted written public comments (in-person):
Tracy Smith, Agoura Hills
Mayor Anstead joined the meeting at this point.
The following person(s) provided in-person live testimony.
Patricia Adirim, Agoura Hills
Joyce Klein, Agoura Hills, representing the Terraces Development Laura Leininger, Agoura Hills
Bart Leininger, Agoura Hills
Dennis Damiano, Agoura Hills
Andrew Gardner, Agoura Hills
Hooman Lahooti, Agoura Hills
Daniel Bennett, Agoura Hills
Bill Lazarus, Agoura Hills
Marvin Natlin, Agoura Hills (submitted photographs)
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Lopez thanked the Finance Department for their work on Item No. 3 and acknowledged the residents who applied for the Planning Commission (Item No. 6).
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber congratulated the new Planning Commission appointees.
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1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 22, 2022
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 884
3. Receive and File the City of Agoura Hills Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2022
4. Approve Appointments by the Mayor to City Council Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees
5. Approve Appointments to Outside Agency Boards, Commissions, or Committees
6. Approve Planning Commission Appointments
ORDINANCE / ACTION
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
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question and answer period, Mayor Anstead opened the floor for public comment.
Following distribution of the Agenda Packet, and prior to the City Council Meeting, written correspondence was received from the following person(s), forwarded to the City Council, and made available for public review.
Bennett Liss, Oak Park
Fran Pavley, Agoura Hills
Fataneh Tabatabai, Agoura Hills
Hilary Waldinger
Allen Weiner, representing 350 Conejo/San Fernando Valley ACTION: Following deliberations, Illece Buckley Weber moved to 1) waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 23-466, 2) find the proposed action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Sections 15308 and 15061(b)(3), and 3) exclude Exception 2. Councilmember Lopez seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
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City Attorney Lee clarified, for the record, that Exception 2 of the staff report removes Exception No. 4 under Subsection 4.106.5 of the CALGreen Code which is a part of Section 8215.2 of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code and that will be removed as part of the City Council’s motion (see excerpt below).
“8215.2 All-Electric Buildings – Residential
New Subsection 4.106.5 is hereby added to CALGreen to read as follows:
4.106.5 All-Electric Buildings. Newly Constructed Buildings shall be designed and constructed as All-Electric Buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Junior ADU (JADU).
2. Swimming pools and spas.
3. Rebuilding of existing residential units after a natural disaster such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, etc.
4. Multifamily residential building projects that have approved entitlements before the effective date may use fuel gas for water heating systems.”
DISCUSSION / ACTION
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
Deputy City Manager Celaya noted a few administrative changes to the Valet Services Request table.
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question and answer period, Mayor Anstead opened the floor for public comment.
The following person(s) provided in-person live testimony:
Justin Honsinger, representing Waste Management
Sandra Pursley, representing Waste Management
There was no further public testimony.
Councilmember Wolf recused himself from participation on this item, as he resided in the Annandale complex, stepped down from the Council dais, and exited the Council Chambers at 8:59 p.m.
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the Valet Service Fee and Organics Contamination Fee and the items will be brought back to the City Council for consideration at a later date.
ACTION: Following discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber moved to approve Waste Management’s Franchise Agreement Extension Request Option to June 30, 2027. Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wolf.
ACTION: Following discussion, Councilmember Sylvester moved to receive and file the report for the solid waste rate escalation increase (3.0%) for residential solid waste services for 2023. Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wolf.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber moved to approve the Solid Waste Rate Adjustment request submitted by Waste Management.
Councilmember Lopez seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez and Sylvester.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Wolf.
Councilmember Wolf rejoined the meeting at 9:16 p.m.
COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Lopez wished everyone a Happy New Year and spoke about the City’s upcoming (The Good Life Agoura Hills) podcast with Waste Management on SB 1383 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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and encouraged residents to watch the podcasts as they are full of helpful content and “the intros are really something.”
Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Wolf stated that he looked forward to working with the City and congratulated Mayor Anstead on his first meeting as Mayor.
Councilmember Sylvester wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed Councilmember Wolf to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council would 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).
ACTION: At 9:18 p.m., Councilmember Lopez moved to adjourn the meeting.
Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING (IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Anstead.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 227.
Present were: Mayor Chris Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Illece Buckley Weber, Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez, Councilmember Penny
Sylvester, and Councilmember Jeremy Wolf.
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Deputy City
Manager Louis Adeva, Management Analyst Amber Victoria, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, Media Analyst Ericka Diaz, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Senior Civil Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Michael Baker International Consultants Eric Spangler and Jerusalem Verano, Director of Finance Christy Truelsen, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Lee reported on the 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: Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
There were no reports.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person provided in-person live testimony:
Douglas Wain, Agoura Hills, representing Youth Alert
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Councilmember Lopez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5, as presented. Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 2023
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 886
3. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with GSG Protective Services, for Security Services for the Recreation and Event Center and Civic Center
4. Adopt Resolution No. 23-2030; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES’ EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2023-01,
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS EXTENDING EXECUTIVE ORDER NO 2021-02
REGARDING TEMPORARY CONTINUANCE OF THE TEMPORARY OUTDOOR
OPERATIONS PERMIT PROGRAM FOR DESIGNATED ESTABLISHMENTS
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 23-467; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VI (TAXES; LICENSES; BUSINESS REGULATIONS) OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10 REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTAL
REGULATIONS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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DISCUSSION / ACTION
6. Update on the Project Study Report / Project Development for the Kanan Corridor Safety, Operations, and Capacity Enhancement Project
Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Anstead opened the floor for public comment.
The following person(s) provided in-person live testimony:
Helena Horak, Agoura Hills
Elliott Chynoweth, Agoura Hills
The City Council provided comments and/or feedback to staff; no formal action was taken or required on this item.
7. Discussion of Request to Allow More Flexibility for the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments Governing Board Members to Vote on Regional Legislative Items
Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Anstead opened the floor for public comment.
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Following discussion and feedback from the City Council, Councilmember Sylvester moved to approve Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments President Gold’s request to consider allowing COG Governing Board Members more flexibility to vote on legislative matters without needing prior direction from the respective City Council bodies. Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Sylvester reported attending: the Cal Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy with Councilmember Wolf; Lindero Canyon Middle School’s professional production of the musical “Annie; the City and American Red Cross Blood Drive; the P-22 Celebration of Life; and the recycling facility tour with City staff. She also City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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shared the importance of bagging the food waste separately from the green waste because once it reaches the recycling center, the food waste is used to make intense fertilizer and the green waste is composted.
Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber reported that she ran into a resident (“April”) last weekend who had inquired years ago at a Council meeting, under matters not on the agenda, if the City of Agoura Hills would have a climate action plan and was able to share with her that the City now had a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, noting how “it just goes to show you that one person can make a difference” and encouraged the public to come in and speak to the City Council emphasizing that “we want to hear from you”.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 22, 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).
ACTION: At 7:50 p.m., Councilmember Lopez moved to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Anstead, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber, and
Councilmembers Lopez, Sylvester, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
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