AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
AGOURA HILLS CITY COUNCIL
Civic Center – Council Chambers
30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California 91301
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
6:00 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Boy Scout Troop 127
ROLL CALL Mayor Penny Sylvester
Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Wolf
Councilmember Kate Anderson
Councilmember Chris Anstead
Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez
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REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Agoura Hills Library Quarterly Update
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Update
(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 City Council Official Reorganization and Regular Meeting of December 11, 2024
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 924
STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE IBAÑEZ
3. Approve Agreement for Consultant Services, with Integrated Design 360, Inc., to Amend the City of Agoura Hills All-Electric Reach Code Ordinance STAFF REFERENCES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
BUILDING OFFICIAL QUACH
4. Approve Appointments by the Mayor to City Council Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committee
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY MANAGER HAMBURGER
5. Approve Appointments to Outside Agency Boards, Commissions, or Committees STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
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CONSENT CALENDAR, continued –
6. Approve Support for Potential Appointment to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Via the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee STAFF REFERENCE: CITY MANAGER HAMBURGER
7. Approve Planning Commission Appointments
STAFF REFERENCE: CITY CLERK RODRIGUES
8. Approve Letter of Support for National Community Renaissance of California’s Request for Funding under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Multifamily Housing Program
STAFF REFERENCES: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR THOMAS
PRINCIPAL PLANNER NESOVIC
DISCUSSION / ACTION
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9. Discussion Regarding the Community Wildlife Risk Assessment (CWRA) and Consideration of Approval of the CWRA Community Survey Questions STAFF REFERENCE: DEPUTY CITY MANAGER CELAYA
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. The Civic Center is located at 30001 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, California.
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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, January 8, 2025, 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
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.
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 Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance were led by the President Ronald Reagan Detachment #597 of the Marine Corps League.
The invocation was led by Mr. Alan Salazar.
Present were: Mayor Illece Buckley Weber, Mayor Pro Tem Penny Sylvester, Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez, and Councilmember
Jeremy Wolf.
Absent was: Councilmember Chris Anstead.
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Deputy City
Manager Louis Celaya, Human Resources Manager Celeste
Bird, Communications Manager Mary Haddad, Management
Analyst Amber Victoria, Executive Assistant Michele Hubbs, Administrative Analyst John Treichler, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas, Principal Planner Robby
Nesovic, Building Official Lukas Quach, Senior Civil Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Director of Finance Diego Ibañez, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, Recreation Manager Nick Newkirk, Recreation Manager Xochitl Ruwhiu, Recreation
Supervisor Kimberly Hollands, Management Analyst Stephanie Pozos, and City Clerk Kimberly M. Rodrigues.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Buckley Weber requested Public Comments be moved to the end of the meeting.
ACTION: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Councilmember Deborah Klein Lopez 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.
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NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mayor Buckley Weber introduced the dignitaries and special guests, including: District Representative Kate Vega, on behalf of Congresswoman Julia Brownley; Deputy District Director Nancy Frawley, on behalf of Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin; Senior Constituent Advocate Daniell Vicente, on behalf of Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath; Former City of Agoura Hills Mayors Ed Corridori, Jack Koenig, Dan Kuperberg, Linda Northrup, and Fran Pavley, who would be administering the oaths of office; Agoura Hills Planning Commissioners Jessica Reinhardt, Morgan Roth, Brit Sharon, and Bruce Stein; Board Members Angela Cutbill and Lesli Stein, representing the Las Virgenes Unified School District; Directors Gary Burns, Andy Coradeschi, and Jay Lewitt and Public Affairs and Communications Manager Mike McNutt, representing the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; President/CEO Danielle Borja, representing the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Office; and Deanna Glassberg and Karen Kent, representing the Agoura Hills Cultural Arts Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Buckley Weber deferred to Councilmember Wolf.
Councilmember Wolf made the following announcement: “Because I was on the Planning Commission when this item came forward, I did not vote on it on our Council meeting so I will be, very shortly, recusing myself from this item,” stepped down from the Council dais, and exited the Council Chambers at 6:12 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Buckley Weber called for a motion and second to adopt the Consent Calendar.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1, 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 Klein Lopez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
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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
Councilmember Wolf returned to the Council dais at 6:13 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR – CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Councilmember Wolf moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 2, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester 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: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
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
2024 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
(Please refer to the 2024 City Council Reorganization Program) A. Recognition of Outgoing/Retiring Councilmember
Councilmember Klein Lopez recognized outgoing Councilmember Buckley Weber for her 13 years of service on the Agoura Hills City Council, and the Planning Commission prior to that, noting a special recognition was held in honor of her retirement at the Regular City Council Meeting held on November 13, 2024, and she received recognition for her distinguished service from all the dignitaries in the various legislative offices, cities, and districts, including City Council and staff.
Councilmember Buckley Weber made a few personal remarks and stepped down from the dais.
Councilmember Klein Lopez invited Councilmember-Elect Kate Anderson to join the City Council and take her seat on the dais.
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B. Oaths of Office to Councilmembers-Elect
Ms. Fran Pavley administered the Oaths of Office to incoming Councilmembers Kate Anderson and Penny Sylvester.
C. Newly Elected Councilmember Remarks
Councilmember Kate Anderson made her incoming remarks.
D. Election of New Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester opened the nominations for Mayor.
ACTION: Councilmember Wolf moved to nominate Penny Sylvester as Mayor.
Councilmember Klein Lopez seconded. There being no further nominations, the motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Sylvester and Councilmembers
Anderson, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
Penny Sylvester was elected as Mayor.
E. Election of New Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Sylvester opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
ACTION: Mayor Sylvester moved to nominate Jeremy Wolf as Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Klein Lopez seconded. There being no further nominations, the motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sylvester and Councilmembers Anderson, Klein Lopez, and Wolf.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
Jeremy Wolf was elected as Mayor Pro Tem.
F. Oaths of Office - Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Ms. Fran Pavley administered the Oaths of Office to incoming Mayor Penny Sylvester and Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Wolf.
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G. Incoming Mayor Remarks
Councilmember Anderson introduced Mayor Sylvester who made her incoming remarks.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Klein Lopez made her personal remarks and welcomed Councilmember Anderson to the City Council and congratulated Mayor Sylvester and Mayor Pro Tem Wolf on their nominations.
Mayor Pro Tem Wolf made his personal remarks and congratulated Councilmember Anderson and Mayor Sylvester on their campaign and Mayor Sylvester on her nomination.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:48 p.m., Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting and announced there would be a 15-minute break before starting the Regular City Council Meeting.
The City Council took a short recess prior to opening the Regular Meeting of the Agoura Hills City Council
MINUTES
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
The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Sylvester.
Present were: Mayor Penny Sylvester, Mayor Pro Tem Jeremy Wolf, Councilmember Kate Anderson and Councilmember Deborah
Klein Lopez.
Absent was: Councilmember Chris Anstead.
Also Present were: City Manager Nathan Hamburger, City Attorney Candice K.
Lee, Assistant City Manager Ramiro Adeva, Deputy City
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Manager Louis Celaya, Communications Manager Mary
Haddad, Director of Community Development Denice Thomas, Principal Planner Robby Nesovic, Building Official Lukas Quach, Senior Civil Engineer Charmaine Yambao, Director of Finance Diego Ibañez, Matrix Consultant Courtney Ramos, Director of Community Services Amy Brink, Recreation
Manager Nick Newkirk, Management Analyst Stephanie Pozos, 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 54956.9(1)(d). The City Council considered the item, direction was given to staff, and no reportable action was taken.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Agenda, as presented. Councilmember Klein Lopez seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sylvester, Mayor Pro Tem Wolf, and
Councilmembers Anderson and Klein Lopez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL, SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE, & DEPARTMENTAL
REPORTS
Mayor Sylvester reported attending the North County San Fernando Valley Sector Special Meeting of the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee and provided an update, spoke about the Holidays on the Hill event, and reported attending the opening of the Dual Immersion Academy Preschool in Agoura Hills with City Manager Hamburger.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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.
George Colman, Old Agoura
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Peter Fehler, Agoura Hills, representing Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council The following person(s) spoke:
George Colman, Old Agoura (submitted written correspondence) Peter Fehler, Agoura Hills, representing Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council Tim Gaffney, Agoura,
Brent Woodworth, Malibu
Ellen Bendavid, Agoura Hills
Philip Fitzpatrick. Agoura Hills, representing Agoura Hill Fire Safe Council Doug Wilson, Agoura Hills, representing Oak Park Fire Safe Council Sheila Sherwyn, Agoura (submitted written correspondence) Jay Crutcher, Agoura, representing FireWise
CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no public comments.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-13, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Wolf seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sylvester, Mayor Pro Tem Wolf, and
Councilmembers Anderson and Klein Lopez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
1. Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024
2. Approve Demand Warrant Register No. 923
3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for September 2024
4. Approve Treasurer’s Report for October 2024
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
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
7. Approve First Amendment to Agreement for Consulting Services, with m6 Consulting, Inc., to Provide Plan Review and Inspection Services City Council Reorganization and Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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
9. Approve Agreement for Contractor Services, with GSG Protective Services CA Inc., for Security Services for the Recreation and Event Center and Civic Center
10. Authorization to Purchase Playground Equipment, from Landscape Structures, Inc., for Morrison Park
11. Adopt City Council 2025 Meeting Schedule
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
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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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)
Mayor Sylvester opened the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m.
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Staff noted an amendment to the resolution to amend Section 4 and add a new Section 5 (and renumber the remaining sections), as follows:
Section 4. That the City Council hereby authorizes for planning purposes, the City’s estimated annual allocation for the upcoming 2025-26 Program Year is estimated at $76,395 and those funds will shall be utilized for: 1) eligible senior social service programs, not-to-exceed $10,000 of the Program Year allocation, including senior advocates information and resources, support groups for senior caregivers and care-giving spouses, and legal and financial services to seniors; and, 2) allocating the remaining balance $66,395 of funds shall be allocated towards the Morrison Park Rehabilitation Project.
Section 5. The City Council hereby authorizes to reallocate any remaining funds from the Chumash Park ADA Path of Travel Project to the Morrison Park Rehabilitation Project.
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question-and-answer period of staff, Mayor Sylvester opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comments or further questions of staff, Mayor Sylvester closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Following deliberations, Mayor Sylvester called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 24-2089, as amended.
ACTION: Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmember Klein Lopez seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sylvester, Mayor Pro Tem Wolf, and
Councilmembers Anderson and Klein Lopez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
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
Mayor Sylvester opened the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question-and-answer period of staff, Mayor Sylvester opened the floor for public comments.
There being no public comments or further questions of staff, Mayor Sylvester closed the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m.
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Following deliberations, Mayor Sylvester called for a motion and second to approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 24-2090.
ACTION: Councilmember Klein Lopez moved to approve the staff recommendation. Councilmember Anderson seconded. The motion carried 4-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Sylvester, Mayor Pro Tem Wolf, and
Councilmembers Anderson and Klein Lopez.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Anstead.
DISCUSSION / ACTION
16. Communications Update
Following presentation of the staff report, and a question and answer period of staff, Mayor Sylvester opened the floor for public comments.
There were no public comments.
Following further discussion, the City Council provided feedback to staff.
No action was required of the City Council on this item.
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF COMMENTS
Director of Community Services Brink reported on the success of the Holidays on the Hill event and encouraged the community to drop off their children’s “Letters to Santa” in the mailbox located at the Recreation and Event Center.
Councilmember Klein Lopez reported attending the Holidays on the Hill event and wished everyone “Happy Holidays.”
Councilmember Anderson reported attending the Holidays on the Hill event, thanked the City Council for the warm welcome and staff for her two-day City Council orientation.
Mayor Sylvester wished everyone “Happy Holidays” and shared her slogan for the upcoming year: “In 2025, we will thrive!”
Mayor Pro Tem Wolf spoke about the passing of community member Kim Lamorie last week, shared his personal remarks on her contributions and how she was a “tremendous champion for the Santa Monica Mountains,” noted there would be a memorial service on January 12, and requested the City Council meeting be adjourned in her memory.
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Councilmember Klein Lopez also shared her personal remarks regarding Kim Lamoire and extended her “deepest condolences to her family and to the community for the loss.”
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Sylvester announced the Regular Meeting of the City Council for December 25, 2024, has been canceled and the next Regular City Council Meeting would be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center and adjourned the meeting in memory of Kim Lamoire.
Kimberly M. Rodrigues, MPPA, MMC
City Clerk
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.