MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
Mayor Shapiro called the Closed Session to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA.
Present: Mayor Shapiro, Mayor pro Tem Weintraub, Councilmembers Albrecht and Bozajian
Absent: Councilmember Kraut
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov’t Code §54956.8) Property Address: APN: 2063043015, Calabasas, CA 91302
Agency Negotiator: Kindon Meik, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Wetton Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Conference with Legal Counsel; Initiation of Litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
Mayor Shapiro called the Open Session to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA.
Present: Mayor Shapiro, Mayor pro Tem Weintraub, Councilmembers Albrecht and Bozajian
Absent: Councilmember Kraut
Staff: Bartlett, Dyer, Hernandez, Klein, McConville, Mendoza, Russo and Summers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 127.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor pro Tem Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Albrecht to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 4/0 as follows:
AYES: Mayor Shapiro, Mayor pro Tem Weintraub, Councilmembers Albrecht and Bozajian
Absent: Councilmember Kraut
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Summers reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to address Item Nos. 1-2 and stated that Item No. 2 was deferred to a future meeting. The City Council provided direction regarding Item No. 1 , and there were no reportable actions.
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation recognizing Administrative Professionals Day
Mayor pro Tem Weintraub read Proclamation in recognition of Administrative Professionals Day
• Proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week April 30-May 6, 2023
Mayor Shapiro read Proclamation in recognition of Professional Municipal Clerks Week
Mayor Shapiro and Councilmembers acknowledged City Clerk Maricela Hernandez and her Assistant Analuz Mendoza in honor of Professional Municipal Clerks Week and thanked them for their hard work and dedication.
• Sheriff’s Crime Report – March 2023
Deputy Mason De Matteo presented the report.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS
Members of the Council made the following announcements:
Mayor pro Tem Weintraub:
- Shared that brush clearance inspections begin May 1.
- Extended an invitation to the Fentanyl, Drug & Overdose Reversal Awareness event hosted by the MYC at Founders Hall on May 23. More information available on the City’s website.
Councilmember Albrecht:
- Reported that the sidewalk repairs in the Mulwood area are complete. - Reported his attendance to the Good Morning Calabasas! Networking Breakfast hosted by Calabasas Chamber of Commerce.
- Reported that Mayor Shapiro and he attended a fundraiser hosted by Loving Home Hospice for Children.
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Councilmember Bozajian:
- Extended an invitation to the AHCCC construction kick-off ceremony on May 1. - Expressed his sentiments regarding Genocides and acknowledged April 24 as the commemoration of Armenian Genocide Day.
Mayor Shapiro:
- Thanked staff and everyone who participated on a wonderful Earth Day Festival on April 23.
- Congratulated the CHS Music and the Boys’ Tennis and Volley Ball teams for their amazing accomplishments.
- Extended an invitation to Law Day hosted by the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce at Founders Hall on May 1.
- Urged everyone to support the Help Ukraine donation drive hosted by the Mayor’s Youth Council at City Hall on April 29.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – PUBLIC COMMENT
Gabriel Albarian, Mark Levinson, Phil Swain, Igor Yasno, Elena Yasno and Dennis Washburn spoke during public comment.
CONSENT ITEMS
1. Approval of April 12 and April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
2. Recommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the emergency Professional Services Agreement with American Landscape LP for landscape of common areas located within the Calabasas Park Estates Homeowner Association, which will extend the contract duration until August 31, 2023, and increase the not to exceed amount to $2,486,523.95
Councilmember Albrecht moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Weintraub to approve Consent Item Nos. 1-2. MOTION CARRIED 4/0 as follows:
AYES: Mayor Shapiro, Mayor pro Tem Weintraub, Councilmembers Albrecht and Bozajian
Absent: Councilmember Kraut
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PUBLIC HEARING
3. Consideration of Resolution No. 2023 -1850 to approve an updated Safety Element, updated Circulation Element and an updated Implementation Chapter of the Calabasas General Plan, as necessary to comply with federal and state law. In compliance with the provi sion of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Calabasas 2030 General Plan updated final Environmental Impact Report was prepared and was certified on October 13, 2021, as being in compliance with the provisions of CEQA; and an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report was prepared and circulated for this project which determines that the General Plan updates do not trigger the need for supplemental or subsequent Environmental Impact review under Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines
Mayor Shapiro opened the public hearing.
Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Klein and Ms. Shakra presented the report.
Mayor Shapiro closed the public hearing.
Mayor pro Tem Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian to adopt Resolution No. 2023-1850, approving an updated Safety Element, updated Circulation Element and an updated Implementation Chapter of the Calabasas General Plan, as necessary to comply with federal and state law . MOTION CARRIED 4/0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Mayor Shapiro, Mayor pro Tem Weintraub, Councilmembers Albrecht and Bozajian
ABSENT: Councilmember Kraut
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
4. Check Register for the period of April 1-14, 2023
No action taken on this item.
TASK FORCE REPORTS
Councilmember Bozajian reported that Councilmember Kraut and he attended a League of California Cities fundraiser on April 21. Additionally, he reported that the next AHCCC Board meeting will be in-person at the Calabasas Council Chambers on April 27.
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Mayor pro Tem Weintraub reported that she attended a COG meeting.
Additionally, she reported that Mayor Shapiro and she attended a Public Safety Taskforce meeting.
Councilmember Albrecht reported he attended a CPA workshop. He also reported that the Headwaters Corner Board of Directors meeting was postponed to a future date in June . Additionally, he reported that Mayor Shapiro and he will be meeting as the Sustainability Taskforce in the near future.
Mayor Shapiro reported he attended a SCAG meeting in Sacramento where he also met with Legislators and the Mayor of Sacramento. Additionally, he reported he attended a Holocaust Memorial event . He also noted he w ill be attending a Valley Economic Alliance Board meeting on April 27. Moreover, he reported he attended a Budget Taskforce meeting and made a presentation at the Creekside HOA meeting.
CITY MANGER’S REPORT
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN
The City Council adjourned at 8:13 p.m. to a regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
Maricela Hernandez, City Clerk
Master Municipal Clerk
California Professional Municipal Clerk