MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kraut called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Carr 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
Senior: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; Deputy Staff City Manager Michael McConville; City Attorney Pam Lee; Chief Financial Officer Ron Ahlers; Community Services Director Erica Green; Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Director Michael Dyer; Public Works Director Curtis Castle; and City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Albrecht moved and Councilmember Weintraub seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 4- 0 (Councilmember Shapiro absent).
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Albrecht announced the Clean Power Energy Team dedicated to assisting residents on choices for electricity and helping to reduce monthly bills; noted the Federal tax laws phasing out and expiration of tax credits for new and used electric vehicles, energy efficient homes, and homeowners’ installing residential clean energy products; and expressed his appreciation for being asked to participate in the rehabilitation of an injured red tail hawk and commended the Wildlife Center.
Councilmember Weintraub acknowledged the tragedy in Minnesota and expressed sorrow at school children not coming home to their families; noting the importance of paying attention to red flags and reporting unusual behavior. Weintraub Docusign Envelope ID: EF5525BD-5369-42A4-AD96-F579E3DB6691 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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announced new Community Service events, including the Beetlejuice Spooky Night Halloween event and the 50+ Monte Carlo Night event at the Community Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian congratulated Mayor Kraut in advance of the Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s luncheon event at the Country Club.
Mayor Kraut announced the Mayor’s luncheon event had sold out multiple times; the upcoming Calabasas Film Festival; and a 5k run/walk Something Yellow honoring Heroes of Childhood cancer. The Mayor recognized newly appointed Captain Dustin Carr of the Lost Hills Station.
Captain Carr introduced himself, expressed his goals to be responsive, present, and listen to the community’s concerns, and thanked the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Item Nos. 3, 4, and 7 were pulled for further discussion.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
1. Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held August 13, 2025.
2. Citywide Fee Schedule Update
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025 -1980 approving a correction to the Citywide Fee Schedule to remedy two clerical errors and adopting the revised schedule as presented.
3. Updates to City Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 457(b) Retiremen t Plan with MissionSquare
Recommendation:
1. Approve a seven-year agreement with MissionSquare Retirement as the sole provider for future employee IRC 456(b) retirement contributions; and
2. Approve adding a MissionSquare Brokerage Program as an additional investment option for plan participants; and
3. Approve opening an RC 457(b) MissionSquare Roth account option in compliance with the Federal Secure Act 2.0, ( Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement 2.0 Act) requirements; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025- 1982 Updating the City IRC 457(b) Retirement Plan with Mission Square Retirement.
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4. Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Square Signs LLC (DBA Front Signs)
Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Square Signs LLC dba Front Signs for the manufacturing and installation of signage at the Tennis and Swim Center, as well as additional park and facility locations, including a specialty sign at Wild Walnut Park. This amendment will ensure consistency with the City’s updated branding and address the need for updated and compliant signage across multiple sites.
5. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing for Eligible Energy Efficient Improvements
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-1983 consenting to the inclusion of properties within the City of Calabasas to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) Open PACE Program.
6. 35th Anniversary Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation: Approve the creation of a City Council Ad Hoc Committee to assist in the planning of the City’s 35 th Anniversary Celebration Event and appoint Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian and Councilmember Albrecht to serve on the committee, as recommended by Mayor Kraut.
7. 2025 Woolsey Fire Spending Plan
Recommendation: Approve the 2025 Woolsey Fire Spending Plan and incorporate the plan expenditures into the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget.
PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
3. Updates to City Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 457(b) Retirement Plan with MissionSquare
Councilmember Albrecht pulled the item. He commended the MissionSquare program and recognized their improvements and enhanced benefits.
4. Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Square Signs LLC (DBA Front Signs)
Mayor Kraut pulled the item for further discussion expressing concerns regarding the change order amount and contract process. In response to questions, Community Services Director Green cla rified the contracts initial scope and the subsequent amendments. She noted the benefits of consistent and branded signage with the current provider to support the new amendment request.
7. 2025 Woolsey Fire Spending Plan
Councilmember Weintraub pulled the item for further discussion on behalf of Councilmember S hapiro. She requested City Manager Meik provide a brief report.
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City Manager Meik noted it was an expenditure plan and emphasized that not all funds would be spent on the projects listed. He detailed prior Council review of the plan, and staff’s dedication to consistently seeking grant funds to offset costs. Meik reminded Council that items could be removed and covered by the General Fund, if desired.
Councilmember Albrecht supported the plan and Mayor Kraut expressed that all items listed were appropriate and met the intended use for the Woolsey funds.
MOTION #1
Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian moved and Councilmembe r Weintraub seconded a motion to approve the consent calendar, with the exception of item No. 4 . The motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Shapiro absent).
MOTION #2
Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian moved and Councilmember Albrecht seconded a motion to approve consent calendar item No. 4. The motion carried 3-1-1 (Councilmember Shapiro absent, Mayor Kraut dissenting).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
CONTINUED BUSINESS – NONE
NEW BUSINESS
8. Voting Delegates for League of Cal Cities Annual Conference
City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper provided the report. Councilmembers discussed their attendance at the League conference and availability to be the City’s voting delegate.
MOTION
Mayor Kraut moved and Councilmember Weintraub seconded a motion to approve Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian as the primary , Councilmember Albrecht as the 1
st alternate, and Councilmember Weintraub as the 2 nd Alternate voting delegate at the League of Cal Cities General Assembly on October 10, 2025. The motion carried 4-0 (Councilmember Shapiro absent).
VERBAL REPORTS
Councilmember Weintraub reported on the COG’s meeting with Southern California Edison (SCE) to discuss outages and encouraged residents to contact
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Edison to express any dissatisfaction. She also noted increased traffic due to the start of the school year and reminded the community to follow the rules of the road.
Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian announced he gave a presentation on Prop 50 to California Contract Cities and would be providing an additional presentation in the coming week.
Councilmember Albrecht announced he had nothing to report but indicated he would have future reports following upcoming meetings.
Mayor Kraut commented on the Santa Monica Conservancy Meeting; provided a special shout out to the Community Services Department for the end of summer concert; and noted meetings with the City Manager regarding future financial issues and long- range planning. The Mayor indicated his participation in the review of proposals for the Solar and Energy Efficiency project and announced an upcoming lunch with newly appointed Captain Carr to discuss hours and patrol locations for the city’s motor deputy.
City Manager Meik noted a new program for seniors at the Community Center and encouraged the community to participate, and announced the implementation of a new Public Records Request software management portal.
ADJOURN
Mayor Kraut adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Calabasas on September 10, 2025.
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PETER KRAUT, Mayor
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KRISTY BUXKEMPER, City Clerk
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