AGENDA
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Please silence all cell phones and other electronic devices during the meeting.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (PUBLIC COMMENT)
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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
PRESENTATION OF COLORS
The President Ronald Reagan Detachment #597 of the Marine Corps League INVOCATION Mr. Alan Salazar
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ROLL CALL Mayor Illece Buckley Weber
Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester
Councilmember Chris Anstead
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez
Councilmember Jeremy Wolf
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
INTRODUCTIONS
Introduction of Dignitaries and Special Guests
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2086; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. CUP-01533-2018 FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, AND OAK TREE PERMIT CASE NO. OAK-01534-2018 TO ENCROACH INTO FOUR OAK TREES AND TO PRUNE THREE OAK TREES LOCATED AT 28340
BALKINS DRIVE, AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
STAFF REFERENCES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
ASSOCIATE PLANNER GARCIA
CONSENT CALENDAR – CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
(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.)
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2087; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING
THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
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2024 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
(Please refer to the 2024 City Council Reorganization Program) A. Recognition of Outgoing/Retiring Councilmember
B. Oaths of Office to Councilmembers-Elect
Reference: Fran Pavley
C. Newly Elected Councilmember Remarks
D. Election of New Mayor
E. Election of New Mayor Pro Tem
F. Oaths of Office - Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Reference: Fran Pavley
G. Incoming Mayor Remarks
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will take a short recess prior to
opening the Regular City Council Meeting
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Immediately following the Reorganization Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
(City Council and Staff)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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 November 13, 2024 STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 923
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for September 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
4. Approve Treasurer’s Report for October 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
5. Approve Rejection of Bid for the Low Flow Storm Drain Diversion Project; NIB #24- 06 and Request Authorization to Seek Bids for a Revised Bid Package STAFF REFERENCE: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER FORTE
6. Award Agreement for Consultant Services, with Chavan & Associates, LLP, for Professional Audit Services for the Two Fiscal Years Beginning with the Fiscal Year Ending June 20, 2025
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
7. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Consulting Services, with m6 Consulting, Inc., to Provide Plan Review and Inspection Services STAFF REFERENCE: BUILDING OFFICIAL QUACH
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8. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Contractor Services, with Avidex Industries, LLC, for Purchase of New Projectors and Power Conditioner for the Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center
STAFF REFERENCES: RECREATION MANAGER NEWKIRK
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BRINK
9. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with GSG Protective Services CA Inc., for Security Services for the Recreation and Event Center and Civic Center STAFF REFERENCES: RECREATION MANAGER NEWKIRK
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BRINK
10. Authorization to Purchase Playground Equipment, from Landscape Structures, Inc., for Morrison Park
STAFF REFERENCES: DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES BRINK
MANAGEMENT ANALYST POZOS
11. Adopt City Council 2025 Meeting Schedule
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
12. Adopt Resolution No. 24-2088; 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 2025 CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE TO $16.50 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 21, 2024
STAFF REFERENCES: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER ADEVA
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER BIRD
13. Adopt Ordinance No. 24-477; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS, CALIFORNIA ADDING A NEW PART 10 (REUSABLE FOODWARE REGULATIONS) TO CHAPTER 3 (SOLID WASTE) OF ARTICLE V (SANITATION AND HEALTH) OF THE AGOURA HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REQUIRING ALL FOOD FACILITY VENDORS TO USE REUSABLE
FOODWARE FOR DINE-IN OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANT COMPOSTABLE
FOODWARE FOR TAKE-OUT SERVICES, AND FINDING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15307, 15308, AND 15061(B)(3)
STAFF REFERENCES: DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CELAYA
MANAGEMENT ANALYST VICTORIA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(This section is reserved for persons wishing to address items listed under Public Hearings. Public testimony is limited to three (3) minutes. Please refer to “Public Participation” above for full details on how to submit written public comments or speak under this category.)
14. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24-2089; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FOR THE 51ST PROGRAM YEAR (JULY 1, 2025-JUNE 30, 2026)
STAFF REFERENCES: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST TREICHLER
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CELAYA
15. Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 24-2090; A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGOURA HILLS,
ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
DISCUSSION / ACTION
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16. Communications Update
STAFF REFERENCE: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER HADDAD
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council for December 25, 2024, has been canceled. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Prior to the meeting, a light reception will be held in the Community Room at 5:00 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council for December 25, 2024, has been canceled.
The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2025.
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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, December 11, 2024, Reorganization and 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-10a m; T-3pm; W-10am; Th-7pm; F-10am; S-3pm; and Su-7pm.