AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
6:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC COMMENT)
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Option B: To submit written public comments prior to the meeting Members of the public have an opportunity to submit written correspondence on any item listed on the Agenda. To ensure the City Council has the opportunity to review and/or consider information prior to the meeting, please identify the Agenda item number or topic in the email subject line and submit written public comments to: [email protected] on or before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments are not read into the record by the City Clerk.
Please note: any public comments received after the deadline may not be considered as part of the City Council’s deliberations nor entered into the official record. However, members of the public may participate by attending the meeting to submit or make their comments in-person.
CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack 227
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
Proclamation Recognizing Urban Wildlife Week
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Introduction of New Chief Executive Officer of Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Phil Buttell
Agoura Hills Library Quarterly 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 speak or submit written public comments 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 speak or submit written public comments under this category.)
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2024 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 2024 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
3. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 920
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
4. Approve Treasurer’s Report for June 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
5. Approve Award of Contract, with Cinbad Industry, Inc., for the Chumash Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project; NIB 24-04
STAFF REFERENCES: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BRINK
MANAGEMENT ANALYST POZOS
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued –
6. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services, with m6 Consulting, Inc., for Construction Engineering Services Related to the Low Flow Storm Drain Diversion Project
STAFF REFERENCE: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER FORTE
7. Approve Municipal Program Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP01, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, for the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program
STAFF REFERENCE: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER FORTE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 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 City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility 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, October 9, 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 UVerse subscribers, at a later date, and run daily until the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
The broadcast schedule is as follows: M-10a m; T-3pm; W-10am; Th-7pm; F-10am; S-3pm; and Su-7pm.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, July 10, 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 Councilmember Anstead.
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, Public Safety Liaison Officer JT
Manwell, Management Analyst Amber Victoria, Executive
Assistant Michele Hubbs, Community Development Director Denice Thomas, Principal Planner Robby Nesovic, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jessica Forte, Administrative Analyst Brian Woodworth, 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
At request of the Applicant, the City Council agreed to change the order of the Agenda and move Item No. 11 to be heard prior to Item No. 10.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the Agenda, 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.
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PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Buckley Weber presented a Certificate of Recognition, honoring DIY Home Center as Business of the Month, to Store Manager Michele Borowski.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Library Manager Nina Hull provided an Agoura Hills Library Quarterly Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-9, as presented. Councilmember Wolf 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 Regular City Council Meeting of June 26, 2024
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 915
3. Approve Rejection of Bids for the Chumash Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project; NIB 24-04; and Make a Finding of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act for the Chumash Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project NIB No. 24-04
4. Approve Award of Contract, with CERCO Engineering, for the Chumash Park ADA Path of Travel Improvements Project, NIB 24-01B, Community Development Block Grant Project No. 602577-22
5. Approve First Amendment to Contractor Services, with Granicus, LLC, for Web Streaming Services
6. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services, with National Utility Locators, LLC, for Utility Locating Services for Fiscal Years 2024-26
7. Approve Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Design Professional Consultant Services, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for a Term Extension for the Kanan Road/Agoura Road Ultimate Intersection Improvements Project City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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8. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services, with Jensen Hughes, Inc., for Community Wildfire Risk Assessment Services 2024-25
9. Approve Final Tract Map 83518 for Commercial Condominium Purposes (Ladyface Vista, LP)
(CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA – ITEM 11, FOLLOWED BY ITEM 10) CONTINUATION – PUBLIC HEARING / REVOCATION
11. Continuation of a Public Hearing to September 11, 2024, to Consider a Resolution to Suspend or Revoke Business License Number 00692 (New Era Performance and Tuning, LLC), Pursuant to § 6819 of the Agoura Hills Municipal Code and Make a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Continued from May 8, 2024)
Following a brief update from staff, regarding the continuance of the Public Hearing, Mayor Buckley Weber respectfully requested that all public testimony be withheld until the Public Hearing on September 11, 2024.
There were no public comments or comments from the owner.
Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to continue the Public Hearing to September 11, 2024.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the staff recommendation. 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.
CONTINUED DE NOVO PUBLIC HEARING / APPEAL
10. Conduct a Continued De Novo Public Hearing to Consider an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of Conditional Use Permit Number CUP-2023- 0026, a Request for a Type-47 Alcohol License to Allow the Sale of Distilled Spirits, Wine, and Beer (Continued from May 22, 2024)
Mayor Buckley Weber deferred to Councilmember Anstead.
Councilmember Anstead made the following announcement: “I received a contribution for my political campaign in the past 12 months from one of the owners of the Applicant in the next proceeding that amounted to over $250, as such, I will City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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be recusing myself from this item based on California law” stepped down from the Council dais, and exited the Council Chambers at 6:19 p.m.
Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. and deferred to City Attorney Lee.
City Attorney Lee made the following announcement: "Thank you, Mayor. Good evening Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, I thought it would be helpful to provide a summary of the framework of the proceedings this evening to assist both the Council and the members of the public, as well as the Applicant, to give an idea of what to expect this evening. First, the City Council will be holding a continued "De Novo" Public Hearing on CUP-2023-0026. In the City of Agoura Hills, all appeals of Planning Commission decisions are heard "De Novo" at the City Council level. A “De Novo” land use hearing is a completely new hearing where the City Council takes a fresh look at the project and is not limited to the issues raised in the appeal application. This allows the Council to look at all components of the project and make a decision on the project as a whole. The Council need not to give particular weight or deference to what the Planning Commission decided. Now, you can consider what the Planning Commission decided, certainly, the City Council is not bound to follow Planning Commission's decision. Next, I'd like to summarize the order of the proceedings for the hearing this evening. So, first, the Mayor has opened the Public Hearing already, thank you. Next, we will be having the staff report and then, City Council disclosure of ex parte communications. As this is a quasi-judicial matter, if Councilmembers have received relevant information about this matter outside the Public Hearing, they should publicly announce this information obtained before testimony begins. Next, we will have City Council questions of staff. At this time, the Council should avoid commenting on the project or deliberating.
Please, just stick to questions of staff. Next, we will move to the Applicant/Appellant’s presentation; they will have 15 minutes and then the Council will have opportunity to ask the Appellant questions. Then, we will move to public comment portion of the Public Hearing. Each public speaker will have three minutes and the Council may also ask the public questions, as necessary. Then, we will move to Applicant's rebuttal and they will get five minutes for rebuttal. Then, we will have last call for Council questions and the Council should conclude their questions prior to the close of the Public Hearing.
Then, the Mayor will close the Public Hearing and then we will have Council discussion and deliberation. And, during deliberation itwould be appropriate for the Council to explain why they can or cannot make findings required for the approval of the project so that staff can prepare the appropriate resolution of approval or denial based on Council’s direction. And, that concludes my summary. Thank you Mayor."
Following presentation of the staff report, Mayor Buckley Weber inquired if any Councilmember had any ex parte communications to disclose. • Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester disclosed that she had met with City staff and watched the Planning Commission meetings.
• Councilmember Klein Lopez disclosed that she had met with City staff and watched the Planning Commission meetings.
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• Councilmember Wolf disclosed that “on July 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., I spoke with Matt Guthrie who told me he was helping with the appeal and he had first reached out to me on email, he reached out to see if I had any questions. I didn’t have any questions, we discussed hours for about five minutes and that was the duration of the call.”
• Mayor Buckley Weber disclosed she had watched the Planning Commission meetings and had received an email from Matt Guthrie on behalf of Cronies, but had not met or communicated by email.
Following a question and answer period with staff, Mayor Pro Tem Buckley Weber opened the floor for public testimony from the Applicant/Appellant.
The following person spoke on behalf of the Applicant/Appellant:
Stephen Jamieson, Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson
Following a question and answer period with the Applicant/Appellant, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for 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.
Michael Teitelbaum, Agoura Hills
Stephen Allen Jamieson, Playa del Rey, Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson, representing Cronies Sports Grill
Fan Long, Agoura Hills, owner of the Kumon Learning Center Larry Horn, Agoura Hills, owner of Love’s Pets
Michael De Giosa, Agoura Hills, business owner of Italia Deli & Bakery Manny Bujold, Agoura Hills, owner and chief instructor of Agoura Hills World Champion Karate
Sheldon Kuna, Agoura Hills, owner/operator of PrintASign Raul Reynoso, Agoura Hills, owner of Raul’s Barbershop
Mick Mahan, Agoura Hills, owner/operator of Parma’s Pizzeria Traci and Danny Greenberg, Agoura Hills, representing the Great Race Betsie Cray, Agoura
Brian McGowen, Agoura Hills
Matt Wiltshire, Agoura Hills
Corey Harpole, Agoura
Ken Corney, Ventura
Richard Kloch, Agoura Hills
Daniel P. Akemon, Agoura Hills
Charlie Smith, Westlake Village
Angela Giacobbe, Westlake Village
Mike Macias
Pat Wilkison, representing Agoura Meadows, LLC
Brad Snyder, Co General Partner, Agoura Meadows, LLC
Kevin Kowalczyk, Agoura Hills
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Linda L. (Opposed)
Ted Hunter, Agoura Hills
Brad Gordon, Agoura Hills
David Jaureguy, Agoura Hills
Stan Helfand, Agoura Hills
Emilie Helfand, Agoura Hills
Karen Zak Kent, D.D.S., Agoura Hills
Scott Koerner, Agoura Hills
Brad Golden
Brian Whalen, Business Owner, Agoura Hills
Terri Dawson
The following person(s) submitted written public comments in-person:
Mollie, Agoura
Unidentified
The following person(s) spoke:
Charles Smith, Thousand Oaks
Steve Reid, Agoura Hills
Kimmy Chierichetti, Moorpark, representing Cronies
Daniel Akemon, Agoura Hills
Ken Corney, Ventura
Christine Foldes, Newbury Park, representing Cronies
Dean Ladell, representing Cronies
Brooke Gerig, representing Cronies Sports Grill
Dustin Croick, Agoura, representing Cronies
Emilie Helfand, Agoura Hills
Aaron Roth, Thousand Oaks
Casey Webb, Oak Park
Mollie Helfand, Agoura
There being no further public comment, Mayor Buckley Weber invited the Applicant/Appellant to present his rebuttal.
The following person spoke on behalf of the Applicant/Appellant:
Stephen Jamieson, Solomon Saltsman & Jamieson
There being no public comments, or further questions of staff or the Applicant/Appellant by the City Council, Mayor Buckley Weber closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
During deliberations, the City Council did not reach consensus. Following further discussion, Mayor Buckley Weber reopened the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m. to ask further questions of the Applicant/Appellant.
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The City Council recessed at 8:29 p.m., to afford the Applicant/Appellant the opportunity to discuss whether or not they wished to consider a continuance of the public hearing and/or a reduction of the hours of operation. City Attorney Lee suggested the Councilmembers leave the dais one at a time.
Mayor Buckley Weber reconvened the meeting at 8:41 p.m. and announced the Public Hearing was open.
Following further discussion regarding the reduction of the hours of operation and the Applicant/Appellant agreeing to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, Mayor Buckley Weber inquired if Councilmember Klein Lopez could now make the findings with the change in the hours.
Councilmember Klein Lopez stated: “for the Municipal Code Sections that I read, is really, as you mentioned 41-47, even taking out the high crime disproportionate number, if we decided to do that, I would still not be able to make the findings on the first six which was: compatible with surrounding properties, noise louder than ambient level, increased vehicular pedestrian traffic detrimental to public health and safety welfare, harmful secondary nuisances school or similar use buffered by topographical conditions, and beverage sales restricted to be compatible with quiet enjoyment of the neighborhood and I can always withdraw my, for now, or we can discuss it if we continue it, the disproportionate number of police calls. I still would not be able to make those first findings because of my concerns with 41-47.” Mayor Buckley Weber stated: “I can make the findings with the change of the hours from 8:00 (a.m.) to 10:00 (p.m.), seven days a week, because my biggest concern, everything stemmed from the late night hours, and if Cronies really is not going to stay open past 10:00 (p.m.), I am more comfortable and can make those findings.” Mayor Buckley Weber closed the Public Hearing at 8:46 p.m.
Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second “to approve the project, that all the old conditions of approval will apply and the only change in the conditions of approval would be that the hours would now be 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, and we would instruct staff to come back with a resolution of approval with those new hours.”
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to “approve the upgrade to Permit 47 with the condition that the hours are now changed from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week, and direct staff to bring back a resolution (approving the project) at the August 14, 2024, meeting”.
Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 3-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmember Wolf.
NOES: Councilmember Klein Lopez.
ABSTAIN: None.
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ABSENT: None.
Councilmember Anstead returned to the Council dais at 8:48 p.m.
DISCUSSION / ACTION
12. Discussion to Consider the Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement and the City Manager’s Performance Bonus Following 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 approve the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement and the City Manager’s performance bonus.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmemer Anstead seconded. The motion carried 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Anstead, Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Director of Community Services Brink announced the Summer Art Show would be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. tomorrow at the Event Center and invited everyone to attend.
Councilmember Wolf spoke about the drone show and, with the current heat wave, the City’s messaging on available cooling centers.
Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester also spoke about the drone show.
Mayor Buckley Weber noted that July 26, 2024, marks the 34th Anniversary of signing the Americans with Disability Act.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:02 p.m., Mayor Buckley Weber announced the Regular Meeting of the City Council for July 24, 2024, has been canceled. The next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center and adjourned the meeting.
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Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
The Regular Meeting of the City Council for July 24, 2024, has been canceled.
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2024.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, September 25, 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 2256.
Mayor Buckley Weber deferred to Councilmember Wolf who made the following announcement (remote):
“This is Councilmember Jeremy Wolf and pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, regarding alternate authority for a Councilmember to participate in public meetings that are subject to the Brown Act via teleconferencing in certain limited circumstances, I am stating, for the record, the basis of my remote participation request for just cause is related to Condition B – a contagious illness. And, so, I am unable to attend in person this evening as I have a contagious illness that I do not wish to pass on to my fellow Councilmembers, staff, or the public. There are no individuals 18 years of age or older present in the room at my remote location. I will be participating remotely this evening with both my video camera and microphone on.
Thank you.”
Mayor Buckley Weber deferred to Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester who made the following announcement (remote):
“This is Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, regarding alternate authority for a Councilmember to participate in public meetings that are subject to the Brown Act via teleconferencing in certain limited circumstances, I am stating, for the record, the basis of my remote participation request for just cause is related to Condition B – a contagious illness. I am unable to attend in person this evening as I have a contagious illness that I do not wish to pass on to my fellow Councilmembers, staff, or the public. There are no individuals (18 years of age or older) present in the room present in the room at my remote location. I will be participating remotely this evening with both my video camera and microphone on.
Thank you.”
Present were: Mayor Illece Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester (remote participation), Councilmember Chris Anstead,
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez, and Councilmember
Jeremy Wolf (remote participation).
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Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Representative Edward Feves from Senator Ben Allen’s Office, Kosmont
Companies Consultants Ken Hira and Robert Valenti, Deputy City Manager Louis Celaya, Communications Manager Mary
Haddad, Executive Assistant Michele Hubbs, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, Community Development Director
Denice Thomas, Building Official Lukas Quach, Integrated Design 360 Consultant Leila Silver, Recreation Manager Xochitl Ruwhiu, Recreation Supervisor Kimberly Hollands, Finance Manager Brenda Cho, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Buckley Weber requested a change in the order of the Agenda to move the Intergovernmental item for Hispanic Heritage Month before Presentations.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve the Agenda, 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.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Mayor Buckley Weber announced, as part of September National Heritage Month, the City would be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions and influences by Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States, noted banners would be on display in the lobby of the Council Chambers, and shared names of some of the famous members of the Hispanic community, including recognizing local members of the Reyes Family of the former Rancho Las Virgenes (now the Reyes Adobe Historical Site), and Fabricio Lopez, the spouse of Councilmember Klein Lopez.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Buckley Weber presented a Certificate of Recognition, honoring Winners NY Pizza as Business of the Month, to owners Anthony and Jessica and their two children.
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Representative Mikke Pierson presented an Arson Watch Update.
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester provided a Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments Update.
Mayor Buckley Weber announced there wasn’t an update for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Klein Lopez provided a Clean Power Alliance Update.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following person spoke:
Randee Paller, Agoura Hills, representing Reyes Adobe Days
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
Mayor Buckley Weber commented on Item No. 5.
ACTION: Councilmember Anstead moved to adopt Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-5. 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 Regular City Council Meeting of September 11, 2024
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 919
3. Approve Solar and Storage Site Lease Agreement, with Coast Energy DevCo, LLC, Related to the Clean Power Alliance “Power Ready Program” Installation at the Recreation and Event Center
4. Approve the Consent to Transfer of Interest Regarding the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, Assessor Parcel Number 2064-004-270
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5. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2083; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DONATION OF FIVE (5) PARCELS (APNs 2061-032-902, 903, 904, 905, AND 906) TO THE
MOUNTAINS RECREATION AND CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (MRCA) AND
RELATED QUITCLAIM DEED AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID DOCUMENTS
DISCUSSION / ACTION
6. Discussion on Proposition 4; Authorizing Bonds for Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands from Climate Risks Following a presentation of the staff report, including a presentation by Representative Ed Feves from Senator Allen’s Office, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
Following distribution of the Agenda Packet, and prior to the City Council Meeting, written correspondence was received from the following person, forwarded to the City Council and made available for public review.
Fran Pavley, Agoura Hills
Following deliberations, Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to direct staff to prepare a letter of support to be signed by the Mayor.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the recommendation.
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, Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
7. Discussion of Options for Amending the City of Agoura Hills Reach Code AllElectric Building Requirements Following a presentation of the staff report, including a presentation from Integrated Design 360 Consultant Leila Silver, 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 provide staff direction to utilize the Zero GHG Emissions and Zero NOx Emissions Equipment Approach, to amend the City of Agoura Hills Reach Code.
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ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmember Wolf seconded. The motion carried 4-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester, and Councilmembers Lopez and Wolf.
NOES: Councilmember Anstead.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
The City Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m.
8. Discussion of the Retail Market Assessment Prepared by Kosmont Companies Following a presentation of the staff report, including a presentation from Kosmont Companies Consultants Ken Hira and Robert Valenti, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The City Council provided feedback to staff; no formal action was required or taken.
9. Discussion of the City of Agoura Hills Draft Crisis Communications Plan Following a presentation of the staff report, Mayor Buckley Weber opened the floor for public comments.
There were no public comments.
The City Council provided feedback to staff; no formal action was required or taken.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager shared the accomplishment of Communications Manager Haddad reaching a milestone of 3,000 followers on Instagram.
Councilmember Wolf thanked the volunteers that participated in the City’s Creek Cleanup.
Councilmember Anstead requested prayers for the hurricane coming through Florida tomorrow.
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester wished Councilmember Wolf a very happy birthday.
Councilmember Klein Lopez expressed her excitement for the upcoming Reyes Adobe events, especially Night at the Adobe, and invited everyone to attend.
Mayor Buckley Weber noted the Senior Reyes Adobe Days Fiesta luncheon would be held tomorrow at the Event Center, wished Councilmember Wolf a happy birthday, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
announced Daniel Farkash was appointed to the City’s Architectural Review Panel, shared that Friday evening would be the final concrete pour of the sound walls for the Wildlife Crossing, noting “they have poured 27 million pounds of concrete and the next step will be the preparation of the soil,” announced Urban Wildlife Week begins October 13 with a public event at King Gillette Ranch from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and wished everyone a Shana Tova (“a sweet New Year”).
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:56 p.m., Mayor Buckley Weber announced the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center and adjourned the meeting.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPC, MMC
City Clerk