MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
The Council met in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m., Councilmember Shapiro absent, to discuss the following items:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
City of Calabasas v. County Sanitation District No. 2
(Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00642)
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Negotiator: Kindon Meik, City Manager
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluations
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager and City Attorney
4. Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City Council is deciding whether to initiate litigation
Number of Potential Cases: 1
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kraut called the Regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Girl Scout Troop #1776 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Peter Kraut, Mayor Pro Tem James Bozajian, and Councilmembers Edward Albrecht and Alicia Weintraub
Absent: Councilmember David Shapiro
Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; Deputy City Manager Michael McConville; City Clerk Lisa Pope; City Attorney Docusign Envelope ID: A116529B-383E-4EBC-B219-A8E794D0F593 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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Pam Lee; Chief Financial Officer Ron Ahlers; Community Development Director Michael Klein; Public Works Director Curtis Castle; City Planner Tom Bartlett; Jaclyn Rackerby, Planner; and Sheriff’s Deputy Mason De Matteo
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Weintraub moved and Councilmember Albrecht seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Shapiro absent.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Lee reported that the Council discussed Item Nos. 1 and 2 on the Closed Session agenda, took no reportable action and would be reconvening back into Closed Session following the Open Session.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Albrecht expressed his condolences to Councilmember Shapiro for the passing of his mother; announced the Arbor Day Celebration on April 20; and discussed his visit to the Las Virgenes Municipal OceanWell Project and recognition of Captain Seetoo.
Councilmember Weintraub announced the Explore Calabasas Hiking program.
Mayor Kraut announced the Calabasas Men’s Pro Tennis Championships from March 22 -30, 2025 at the Tennis & Swim Center.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mark Lev inson announced upcoming Chamber of Commerce events and introduced Griffin Greene.
Beth Mohiuddin discussed the use of their home as an Airbnb and difficultly due to the City requirement of one month stay; use of the library and suggested extension of the hours; and change in procedures at the Calabasas Community Center.
Clark Canfield expressed concern regarding fire debris removal truck traffic on Lost Hills Road and dust on his property.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Bozajian pulled Item Nos. 8 and 10.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
5. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the March 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Group, Inc.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sports Facilities Group, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $50,000, bringing the total not - to-exceed amount to $110,000.
7. Professional Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with California Consulting, Inc. for grant writing consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a three year term.
8. Old Topanga Property Donation Offer (APN:2080-016-014) Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-1951 approving the real property donation agreement and joint escrow instructions between Jeremy Ouaknine and the City of Calabasas, and accepting the donation of real property, to be used for public purposes, on property located in Old Topanga at APN: 2080-016- 014.
9. Professional Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC (SCA) Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SCA to provide citywide street sweeping services for a three- year term in an amount not to exceed $500,600 with on optional renewal of two years in an amount not to exceed $376,841.
10. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -1952 approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County PLHA Program by authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to sign a reimbursable contract with the Los Angeles County Development Authority, acting on behalf of the County.
11. Woolsey Fire Spending Plan Update
Recommendation: Approve the updated Woolsey Fire Spending Plan.
12. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Staffing Level Concerns Recommendation: Consider letter to Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath requesting that the Board of Supervisors address the sta ffing crisis affecting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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MOTION
Councilmember Weintraub moved and Councilmember Albrecht seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-1 , Councilmember Shapiro absent.
The following item s were pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
8. Old Topanga Property Donation Offer (APN:2080-016-014)
In response to Council questions, Senior Planner Michitsch explained the offer to donate the vacant parcel; surrounding properties; and condition of the property.
10. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds
In response to Council questions, Consultant Michael Neal e xplained the requirements for accepting and utilizing the funds.
MOTION
Councilmember Weintraub moved and Councilmember Albrecht seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar . The motion carried 4-1, Councilmember Shapiro absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE
NEW BUSINESS
13. Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024
Planner Rackerby presented the report.
In response to Council questions, Planner Rackerby and City Planner Bartlett explained the difference between deed restricted and non-deed restricted units; and inquiries regarding mixed use development.
The Council discussed the matter including whether the City was bound by the Housing Element; new fire maps in relation to development; need for local control over development; and efforts to incentivize housing projects where appropriate.
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ORAL REPORTS
Councilmember Albrecht reported on the Clean Power Alliance efforts for battery power and his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs meeting.
Councilmember Weintraub discussed the collaboration between the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and OceanWell on the pilot project.
Mayor Kraut discussed the OceanWell project; recent t obacco compliance check with 100% compliance; additional cell towers; City-wide solar and energy initiatives; meetings of the Palisades and Eaton Fire Debris Removal Ad Hoc Committee; Arbor Day Celebration; and thanked Calabasas Park Homeowners Association for inviting him to attend their meeting.
City Manager Meik commended the IT team for the additional cell signal boosters in the Civi c Center ; announced the Los Angeles County Consolidated Sewer Management District proposed rate increase; mentioned notable tenant improvements including Pepperdine adding a state of the art nursing school; and announced Pickleball Month upcoming events through Community Services.
RECESS
At 7:53 p.m., Mayor Kraut recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
ADJOURN
Mayor Kraut adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Calabasas on April 9, 2025.
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PETER KRAUT, Mayor
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KRISTY BUXKEMPER, Interim City Clerk
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