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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 CIVIC CENTER WAY, CALABASAS, CA 91302
REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION
Zoom Link:
https://cityofcalabasas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mUndtCjBSPWcgbsFV8XkRg Meeting ID: 862 0263 8280
Passcode: 762543
Via Telephone: (669) 900-9128 OR (669) 444-9171
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
1. 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
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property APNs:
2063-043-015 and 2063-045-001
Agency Negotiator:
Kindon Meik, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CALL TO ORDER - OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
APPEAL HEARING
3. An appeal of the Planning Commissions Decision to approved a project application for a Site Plan Review, Scenic Corridor Permit, and Oak Tree Permit to add 135 new housing units to an existing 600-unit apartment complex located at 3831 Orchid Lane, in the Residential, Multifamily (RM-24) zoning district and Scenic Corridor (-SC) overlay zone. Of the 135 new housing units, 27 units will be deed-restricted affordable to low-income households.
Recommendation: That the City Council consider City Council Resolution No. 2026-2034 (Attachment A), denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to 1) approve File No(s). SPR-2025-001, SCP-2025-001, and OTP-2025-001 and 2) find the project is consistent with the Programmatic EIR certified in 2021 for the City’s Housing Element Update. *This item will continue to be updated as public comments are received. Please check back and review attachments for updates.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - City Council Resolution No. 2026-2034
Attachment B - Approved Planning Commission Reso No. 2026-821 Attachment C - Appeal Application
Attachment D - Planning Commission Packet from July 16, 2026 Attachment E - Safety Element with Appendices
Attachment F - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment G - Avalon Appeal Public Comments
Attachment H - Avalon Appeal Public Comments (2nd Round) Attachment I - Avalon Appeal Public Comments (Round 3)
01_STAFF PRESENTATION Avalon Appeal CC PPT final_9-30-26 02_Appellant Joe Chilco - Appeal Avalon PPT
03_Applicant - Appeal Avalon PPT
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:
10/2/2026
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
In compliance with SB 707 and The Brown Act, members of the public may participate remotely
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 in-person and
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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