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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 CIVIC CENTER WAY, CALABASAS, CA 91302
REMOTE PARTICIPATION: ZOOM WEBINAR
https://cityofcalabasas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k3XrpKtTSE2tQ_GhZfGFFw Webinar ID: 896 4823 1567 / Passcode: 138612
Via Telephone: + 1 669 444 9171 OR +1 669 900 9128
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Mountains Restoration Trust, Inc. dba TreePeople Land Trust v. City of Calabasas (Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV19154)
2. Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential for Litigation Against the City (Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1))
Based on existing facts and circumstances which the City believes are not yet known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, there is significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: One
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION - 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public may address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The public will also be given an opportunity to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Introduction of Communications Manager Steven Baird
4. Commission Appointments
Recommendation: Confirm the following commission appointments:
Jorge Padilla
to the Communications and Technology
Commission
to fill an
unscheduled vacancy for a term ending in January 2027; and Richard Druyen to the Environmental
Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term ending in January 2027.
5. Sheriff's Crime Report – May and June 2026
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation on the May and June
2026 Sheriff’s Crime Reports.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Pulled items will be considered immediately following approval of the Consent Calendar.
6. City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 24, 2026 Agenda Report
Attachment A - Regular Meeting Minutes June 24, 2026
7. Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Quarterly investment report for quarter ending June 30, 2026
8. Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2030
approving the annual investment policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-2030 Investment Policy Exhibit A to Investment Policy
9. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for Sales & Transaction and Use Tax Analysis and Reporting Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for Sales & Use Tax Analysis and Reporting and Sales & Use Tax Audit Services to 1) expand the scope of services to include transaction and use tax (Measure K) analysis, reporting, and audit services, and 2) increase the total contract amount by $20,000, from $130,000 to not-to-exceed $150,000.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - HdL Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates Amend. 2 Attachment B - HdL Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates Amend. 1
10. Resolution Addressing Rodenticides and Glue Traps
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2031, rescinding and replacing Resolution No. 2013-1379 to encompass updated State regulations and include glue traps and general rodenticide use in Calabasas.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-2031 Rodenticides
Attachment B - Resolution No. 2013-1379 - City Council
Attachment C - ACR Informational Flyer 2025
11. Clean California Community Designation Program
Recommendation: Approve the Environmental Commission and Public Works Department to proceed with pursuing the Clean California Cities Certification, a
Caltrans
program.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Clean CA Community Designation
12. Legislative Advocacy Position on Pending County Legislation Recommendation: Consider the City’s legislative advocacy position and authorize staff to communicate the City’s opposition to a proposed ordinance by Los Angeles County to legalize commercial cannabis uses in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Commercial Cannabis Program FAQ
NEW BUSINESS
13. Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection – Measure E Parcel Assessment Recommendation: Discuss Measure E, the voter approved special tax for the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District (CFPD), and provide direction to staff on service level or resource requests for Station 68 and Station 125.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - CFPD Funds and Revenues FY 2025-26
Supplemental Attachment - Measure E Expenditure Plan 25-26 Supplemental Attachment - LA County Fire, Measure E Overview
VERBAL REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Regular and adjourned regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours in advance of the meeting; Special meeting agendas may be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Posted: 8/5/2026
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In compliance with SB 707 and The Brown Act, members of the public may participate in City Council meetings in real time via Zoom Webinar platform, either by computer or phone.
Zoom Meeting Information:
In order to participate remotely, you must be present in the Zoom Webinar. Click on the Zoom link provided on the agenda to sign up to speak and/or observe. After registering through Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
All public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.
Computer:
Individuals wishing to speak will be placed in the queue for public comments. During the item that you would like to speak on, please use the “Raise Hand” feature to request to speak when the Mayor calls for the item and the unmute button when prompted.
Phone:
To join by phone:
Dial 1-669-900-9128 or 1-669-444-9171 and enter Meeting ID provided on the agenda.
To raise your hand via phone, please press *9 and unmute when called by pressing *6.
Disclaimers:
The City cannot provide individualized technical assistance for remote participation.
If you experience technical difficulties with your personal connection, the meeting will continue and will not be interrupted. *Please note: Zoom participation does not allow for use of video, and all members of the public will automatically be muted upon entry to the meeting.
All rules of decorum apply to remote participants. Actual or perceived discrimination and/or harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or age will not be tolerated.
The City of Calabasas maintains a working environment and will not tolerate intimidation, or any hostile/offensive environment which interferes with City business.
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