AGENDA
BUDGET WORKSHOP
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices during the meeting.
ATTEND OR WATCH THE MEETING
For in-person attendance, Council Chamber doors will open to the public at 3:30 p.m. To watch the live stream or archive of this meeting on YouTube, enter “Agoura Hills City Council” (this will include the Improvement Authority meeting) and click on the date of the meeting. To watch the live stream or archive of this meeting on the City’s website, go to agourahillscity.org and click on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Option A: To provide public comment in-person in the Council Chambers Members of the public have an opportunity to attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chambers and speak or submit a written comment on any item listed on the Agenda. If you wish to speak, complete a Speaker’s Card for each item and submit to the City Clerk prior to the public comment portion of the item. Public testimony is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; a speaker’s time may not be transferred to another speaker. Written public comments submitted at the meeting are not read aloud by the City Clerk.
Option B: To submit written public comments prior to the meeting Members of the public have an opportunity to submit email correspondence on any item listed on the Agenda by sending an email to: [email protected]. All public correspondence received by 2:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting.
Public comments are not read into the record. Any written public comments received after 2:00 p.m. on the meeting day will not be considered as part of the City Council’s deliberations or entered into the official record. Members also have the option to attend the meeting and submit their written comments or speak in-person.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Illece Buckley Weber
Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester
Councilmember Chris Anstead
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf
City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Budget Workshop
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DISCUSSION / ACTION
(Pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the City Council may not discuss or act on any matter not specifically identified on this Agenda. Public comments are limited to the Discussion/ Action item below. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to submit written public comments or speak under this category.)
1. Discussion of Mid-Cycle Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25 Proposed Budget Review
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY MANAGER HAMBURGER
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2024, to the Regular Meeting of the City Council in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting or other services offered by the City of Agoura Hills, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (818) 597-7300. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
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, May 8, 2024, Special Goal Setting Workshop will be shown on Channel 10 for Time Warner Cable subscribers, Channel 3 for Charter subscribers, and Channel 99 for AT&T U-Verse 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.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices during the meeting.
ATTEND OR WATCH THE MEETING
For in-person attendance, Council Chamber doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. To watch the live stream or archive of this meeting on YouTube, enter “Agoura Hills City Council” (this will include the Improvement Authority meeting) and click on the date of the meeting. To watch the live stream or archive of this meeting on the City’s website, go to agourahillscity.org and click on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Option A: To provide public comment in-person in the Council Chambers Members of the public have an opportunity to attend the meeting in-person in the Council Chambers and speak or submit a written comment on any item listed on the Agenda. If you wish to speak, complete a Speaker’s Card for each item and submit to the City Clerk prior to the public comment portion of the item. Public testimony is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; a speaker’s time may not be transferred to another speaker. Written public comments submitted at the meeting are not read aloud by the City Clerk.
Option B: To submit written public comments prior to the meeting Members of the public have an opportunity to submit email correspondence on any item listed on the Agenda by sending an email to: [email protected]. All public correspondence received by 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be provided to the City Council or Improvement Authority prior to the meeting. Public comments are not read into the record. Any written public comments received after 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day will not be considered as part of the City Council or Improvement Authority’s deliberations or entered into the official record. Members also have the option to attend the meeting and submit their written comments or speak in-person.
CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Mayor Illece Buckley Weber
Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester
Councilmember Chris Anstead
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation from California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Reyes Adobe Days 2024 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 February 28, 2024 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 22, 2024 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
3. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 913
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
4. Approve Treasurer’s Report for March 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
5. Approve Treasurer’s Report for April 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
6. Approve Rejection of Claim for Damages – Jeffrey Reinhardt STAFF REFERENCES: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ADEVA
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER BIRD
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued -
7. Approve Rejection of Claim for Damages – Carmen Tamayo STAFF REFERENCES: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ADEVA
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER BIRD
8. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Contractor Services, with Crown Construction and Design, Inc., for Painting Services at the Reyes Adobe Historical Site
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BRINK
9. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with J&A Rents and Sells, Inc., DBA A Rental Connection, for Equipment Rental Services for City Events STAFF REFERENCE: RECREATION MANAGER NEWKIRK
10. Approve Event Service Provider Agreement, with Sky Elements Drone Show, LLC, for a Drone Show at the Summer Concert in the Park
STAFF REFERENCE: COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR BRINK
11. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with USA Waste of California, Inc., DBA Enviroserv, to Perform Used Oil and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
STAFF REFERENCES: MANAGEMENT ANALYST VICTORIA
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CELAYA
12. Adopt the following Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, Agoura Hills General Municipal Election: Resolution No. 24-2066; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES; Resolution No. 24-2067; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024; and Resolution No. 24-2068; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE AND TO
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued -
13. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2069; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT PLBP-5435(020) ADVANTAGE ID 0724000188 ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE FUND TRANSFER
AGREEMENT FOR A STATE-FUNDED PROJECT WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER FORTE
14. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2070; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RATIFYING CITY MANAGER’S
DIRECTION TO SUSPEND ENFORCEMENT OF ALL-ELECTRIC ORDINANCE STAFF REFERENCE: CITY MANAGER HAMBURGER
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting or other services offered by the City of Agoura Hills, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (818) 597-7300. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
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, June 12, 2024, 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 U-Verse 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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I declare under penalty of perjury that I posted this Regular City Council Agenda on the bulletin board near the front door of City Hall, 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2.
on _____________ at ____________ By:________________________ Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MMC
City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Buckley Weber.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 227.
Present were: Mayor Illece Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Chris Anstead.
Absent were: Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez 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 Celaya, Executive Assistant Michele Hubbs, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Director of Finance Diego Ibañez, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Anstead moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Anstead.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Lopez and Wolf.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Buckley Weber announced the owner, Ben Shams, was unable to attend the meeting for the presentation and a Certificate of Recognition, honoring Uncle AF’s as Business of the Month for February 2024, would be delivered to him.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester provided a Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments Update.
Mayor Buckley Weber provided a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Following distribution of the Agenda Packet, and prior to the City Council Meeting, written correspondence was received from the following persons (listed in the order received), forwarded to the City Council, and made available for public review.
Carolyn Trocino, representing Everyone Safe Passage (submitted correspondence) Rhonda Greenstein
Shel and Lisa Schneider, Old Agoura, representing Schneider Endurance Horses Jess Thomas, Old Agoura, representing Old Agoura Homeowners The following person(s) spoke:
Cyrena Nouzille, Agoura Hills, representing Everyone Safe Passage Adrienne Jacob, Agoura Hills, representing Everyone Safe Passage Carolyn Trocino, Agoura Hills, representing Everyone Safe Passage George Colman, Agoura Hills, representing Old Agoura Homeowners Ben Suber, Agoura Hills
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-8, as presented. Councilmember Anstead seconded. The motion carried 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Anstead.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Lopez and Wolf.
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 24, 2024
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 907
3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for December 2023
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4. Approve Notice of Completion for the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center Improvement Project HUD No. B-22-CP-CA-0141; NIB 23-03
5. Approve Rejection of all Bids for Ladyface Greenway Project; NIB No. 24-02, and Authorize Staff to Seek Bids for a Revised Bid Package for the Ladyface Greenway Project
6. Approve: 1) Agreement for Payment of Costs, with SNS Group, LLC, in Connection with the Preparation of Environmental Documentation; and, 2) Agreement for Consultant Services, with Envicom Corporation, for the Preparation of Environmental Documentation Related to a Development Application for a Single-Family Residence
7. Approve Letter of Support for the Petition of the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) Tribe to the U. S. Department of the Interior-Indian Affairs for Federal Acknowledgment
8. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2057; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5309, WITH THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, FOR THE KANAN CORRIDOR SAFETY, OPERATIONS, AND
CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
ORDINANCE / ACTION
9. Waive Full Reading and Introduce Ordinance No. 24-476; AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8 (COMMUNITY TREE MANAGEMENT) TO ARTICLE VII (STREETS)
OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION
15378(B)(5) AND 15061(B)(3)
Following a presentation of the staff report, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Following deliberations, Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 24-476.
ACTION: Councilmember Anstead moved to approve the staff recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Anstead.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
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ABSENT: Councilmembers Lopez and Wolf.
DISCUSSION / ACTION
10. Discussion to Consider Approving a Letter of Opposition to AT&T’s Proposal to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to Relieve AT&T’s Obligation as the State-Designated Carrier-of-Last-Resort (COLR)
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question and answer period of staff, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Following deliberations, Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to approve the Letter of Opposition from the City and support the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (COG) submitting a Letter of Opposition from the collective COG group at a later date.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmember Anstead seconded. The motion carried 3-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Anstead.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Lopez and Wolf.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Hamburger reported inquiries had been received regarding “something being attached or affixed to the water tower on the hill” and the City is working with the property owner to address the issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester thanked staff for posting in the newsletter that seniors can contact Waste Management to receive a 15% discount on their service.
City Clerk Rodrigues announced a Vote Center would open Saturday in the Agoura Hills Community Room, provided the surrounding area Vote Center locations, and noted there was also a permanent Vote by Mail Ballot Box in the Agoura Hills Civic Center courtyard.
Mayor Buckley Weber spoke about the recent passing of former Planning Commission Chair John R. Asuncion on Monday night and announced the City would be honoring him at a future meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:49 p.m., Mayor Buckley Weber announced the first Goal Setting Workshop would be held at 4:00 p.m. and the Regular City Council Meeting, including the Annual Volunteer Recognition event, would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center and adjourned the meeting.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPC, MMC
City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Buckley Weber.
Mayor Buckley Weber announced the Land Acknowledgement.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 3616.
Present were: Mayor Illece Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester, Councilmember Chris Anstead, Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez, 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 Celaya, Executive Assistant Michele Hubbs, Community Development Director Denice Thomas, RRM
Design Group Consultant Erik Justesen, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Senior Civil Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Kimley-Horn & Associates Traffic
Engineering Consultant Sri Chakravarthy, Michael Baker
International Design Consultants Eric Spangler and Jerusalem Verano, Director of Finance Diego Ibañez, Director of
Community Services Amy Brink, and City Clerk Kimberly M.
Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Anstead seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Anstead, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Buckley Weber presented a Certificate of Recognition, honoring Serious Cycling as Business of the Month, to owners Jennifer and Ryan Johnson.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Engineering Program Manager, Oliver Slosser, presented a Pure Water Project Update.
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester provided a Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments Update.
Mayor Buckley Weber provided a Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee Update and spoke about the International Day for Biological Diversity.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
Mayor Buckley Weber requested Item No. 7 be pulled for discussion.
ACTION: Councilmember Anstead moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-6, as presented. Councilmember Klein Lopez seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Anstead, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
1. Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Goal Setting Workshop of May 8, 2024
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 912
3. Approve Award of Contract for Ladyface Greenway Project; NIB 24-02B and Request to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and Agreements with Southern California Edison Company for Undergrounding of Facilities
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4. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Contractor Services, with Solid Waste Solutions, Inc., for Film Permitting Services
5. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with Executive Facilities Services, Inc., for Custodial Services
6. Approve Authorization for the Mayor to Sign on to the City and County Official Letter of Support for AB 2236 (Bauer-Kahan) and SB 1053 (Blakespear); Two Bills that would Eliminate the Existing Exemption of Plastic Film Bags and Require Grocery and Certain Retail Stores to No Longer Provide Plastic Film Bags to their Customers
7. Item Pulled for Discussion
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM – PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
Mayor Buckley Weber requested Item No. 7 be pulled for a separate vote, as she had voted against (the introduction of) the Sign Ordinance, as she felt the luminance was too bright, and would “be voting nay” on the adoption.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester seconded. The motion carried 4-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester and Councilmembers
Anstead, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: Mayor Buckley Weber
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
7. Adopt Ordinance No. 23-472; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE FOLLOWING
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IX (ZONING) OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE: 1) DIVISION 5 (SIGN REGULATIONS) IN CHAPTER 6 (REGULATORY PROVISIONS); 2) SECTION 9676.2 (APPLICATION PROCEDURES) AND SECTION 9676.7 (VARIANCE OR MODIFICATION RELATING TO USES
AMORTIZED PURSUANT TO THIS CODE) FOR VARIANCES AND
MODIFICATIONS IN CHAPTER 6 (REGULATORY PROVISIONS); AND 3) SECTION 9804.2 (PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING) AND SECTION 9804.3 (ZONING ADMINISTRATOR PUBLIC HEARINGS) IN CHAPTER 8 (ADMINISTRATION) AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CONTINUATION - PUBLIC HEARING / APPEAL
8. Continuation of a De Novo Public Hearing to July 10, 2024, to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Conditional Use Permit Number CUP2023-0026, a Request for a Type-47 Alcohol License to Allow the Sale of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer, and to Revise the Existing Restaurant’s Hours of Operation
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Councilmember Anstead recused himself from participation on this item, disclosing that he had “received over a $250 donation from one of the owners of the Applicant,” stepped down from the Council dais, and exited the Council Chambers at 6:58 p.m.
Following the staff presentation, Mayor Buckley Weber, requested that all public testimony be withheld until the Public Hearing on July, 10, 2024.
There being no public comment, Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to continue the De Novo Public Hearing, for the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-2023-0026, to the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Klein Lopez and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Anstead.
ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Anstead rejoined the meeting 6:59 p.m.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
9. Conduct a Continued Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of Resolution No. 24-2063; ADOPTING THE FINAL INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (CASE NO. GPA 2024-0006) AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (CASE NO. SPA 2024-0004) (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER 202212041), AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDED AND RESTATED MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, Resolution No. 24-2064; APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (CASE NO. GPA 2024-0006), AMENDING CHAPTER 3:
INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND AMENDING
GENERAL PLAN TYPICAL ROADWAY CLASSIFICATION CROSS-SECTION EXHIBIT (FIGURE M-2), and Resolution No. 24-2065; APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED AGOURA VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN (CASE NO.
SPA 2024-0004) (Continued from May 8, 2024)
Mayor Buckley Weber opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.
Community Development Director Thomas provided the staff presentation and noted the two errata memorandums that had been submitted for City Council consideration to approve the following changes:
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1. Errata Memorandum from RRM Design Group dated May 14, 2024:
A. On page 8, new text has been added within Section B. Vision, to reference the Ventureno band of Chumash Indians, and to address cultural and historic resources preservation. The underlined text included below reflects this revision: “The area of what is now Agoura Hills was first occupied by the Ventureno band of the Chumash Indians. Consistent with the City’s mission, the Plan commits to the preservation of cultural and historic resources to protect the cultural heritage and history of future generations.
The Plan also promotes and is consistent with the Historic and Cultural Resources (HR) goals of the City of Agoura Hills General Plan.” B. On page 18, text within Table 2.2: Permitted Uses, under the Residential use category of “Standalone residential” applicable to Village Area C has been updated to read “CUP”.
C. On page 18, text within Table 2.2: Permitted Uses, under the Residential use categories of “Apartments, condominiums, retirement homes, or living quarters”, “Standalone residential” and “Affordable housing” applicable to Village Area E has been updated to read “-”.
D. On page 19, within Table 2.2: Permitted Uses, under the Professional Office/Services category applicable to Village Area E the asterisk “*” previously shown next to “X” has been removed, and the corresponding note (left side of table) has been revised.
E. On page 19, text within Table 2.2: Permitted Uses, under the Services/Miscellaneous of “Farmer’s Market”, applicable to Village Area C has been updated to read “CUP”.
F. On Page 85, text regarding a mid-block crosswalk has been incorporated as a note to Figure 4-6: Cornell Road Conceptual Plan. The underlined text included below reflects this revision: “A crosswalk may be provided midblock on Cornell Road, north of Agoura Road and South of Roadside Drive, in accordance with the Collector Street Classification Checklist.” G. On page 89, text within the Dry Utilities section has been updated as it relates to the encouragement of all electric appliances as part of new construction and remodels. The strikeout/underlined text included below reflects this revision: “On January 25, 2023, Council adopted Ordinance No. 23-466 which requires all new residential and commercial developments to use electric-powered infrastructure and appliances, and support electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE). As part of new construction and remodels, all electric appliances are encouraged, and shall be in compliance with City ordinances as amended.” H. On Page 90, within the D. Schools section, an additional school located within the City of Agoura Hills has been incorporated to the list. The strikeout/underline text included below reflects this revision: “Buttercup Preschool, 6098 Reyes Adobe Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301” City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
2. Errata Memorandum from staff dated May 22, 2024:
“Chapter 7 Administration, Section G Noncomforming Uses, page 104, of the May 2024, Draft Agoura Village Specific Plan: "[ ... ] Standards contained in Chapter 2 (Land Use and Development Standards) are mandatory requirements that must be satisfied for all new developments and building renovations for any increase in square footage over 200 square feet or any major modification of the exterior, as defined in the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, Article IX, Part 3 - Definitions, which includes new construction of any non-habitable accessory structure that exceeds 100 square feet in gross floor area."
Following a presentation of the staff report, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
The following person(s) spoke:
Bill Tucker, Los Angeles, representing Whizin Market Square Ed Corridori, Agoura Hills
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester disclosed that she had met with Mr. Tucker last week.
There being no further public comments or questions of staff by the City Council, Mayor Buckley Weber closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Following deliberations, Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution Nos. 24-2063, 24-2064, and 24-2065, with the proposed errata changes.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve the staff recommendation, as amended. Councilmember Anstead seconded.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Anstead, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
DISCUSSION
10. Discussion to Consider Presentation of Additional Build Alternatives and Progress Updates for the Kanan Corridor Project and Provide Feedback Following a presentation of the staff report, including a presentation by Michael Baker International Design Consultants Eric Spangler and Jerusalem Verano, and a question and answer period with staff, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The following person(s) spoke:
Bill Tucker, Los Angeles, representing Whizin Market Square Ed Corridori, Agoura Hills
The City Council provided comments and/or feedback to staff; no formal action was taken or required on this item.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Klein Lopez spoke on the following topics: extended her congratulations on the passing of the updated Agoura Village Specific Plan; reported the last girder was placed on the wildlife corridor and no further freeway closures were anticipated; extended her congratulations on the passing of the contract for the Ladyface Greenway Project; thanked the City Council and Mayor for the designation of flying the Pride flag (at City Hall) for the month of June; and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester on her Planning Commission appointment of Bruce Stein.
Councilmember Wolf thanked staff for their assistance with the removal of the bait boxes in the open space at Morrison Ranch.
Councilmember Anstead requested remembrance, this Memorial Day weekend, of all veterans who gave their lives.
Mayor Buckley Weber extended congratulations to Public Works Project Manager Kelly Fisher as the recipient of the 2nd Annual North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Award; Principal Planner Robby Nesovic and Recreation Supervisor Kimberly Hollands as recipients of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 40 under 40 Award; and noted that Memorial Day kicks off summer and there will be camps, concerts and movies in the parks, beach bus, and more.
City Manager Hamburger announced that he and Assistant City Manager Adeva were asked to speak at a California Association of Public Information Officials conference and the City received the top honor for the Agoura Hills State of the City event, thanked all departments for their work and efforts on the event, and noted a formal presentation of the award would be at an upcoming City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Buckley Weber announced the City Council Budget Workshop would be held at 4:00 p.m. and the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center and adjourned the meeting.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk