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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 CIVIC CENTER WAY, CALABASAS, CA 91302
REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION
Zoom Link:
https://cityofcalabasas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mIX2xOP0T-G2ht6B_qssjA Meeting ID: 825 7329 2281
Passcode: 892961
Via Telephone: (669) 900-9128 OR (669) 444-9171
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
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.
3. Sheriff's Crime Report – August 2026
Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the August 2026 Sheriff’s Crime Report.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - August 2026 Sheriff’s Crime Report
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.
4. City Council Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 9, 2026.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2026
5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-426 - Accessory Dwelling Units Recommendation: Conduct second reading, waiving reading of the full text, and adopt Ordinance No. 2026-426 amending Section 17.11.010 of the Calabasas Municipal Code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in all zoning districts which permit either single-family or multi-family housing; and, rescinding section 17.12.170 of the Calabasas Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, and replacing it with a new section 17.12.170 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, to align the provisions with current California Law.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 2026-426
Exhibit A to Attachment A to ADU Ord
Public Comment
6. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Recommendation: Approve and authorize a four-year Agreement with the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce for a total amount not to exceed $270,000, with annual funding of $60,000 in the first year, $65,000 in the second year, $70,000 in the third year, and $75,000 in the fourth year.
Agenda Report
Attachment A. Chamber MOU
7. Authorization to Purchase Six (6) Vehicles for the City’s Vehicle Fleet.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the purchase of six (6) vehicles for the City’s vehicle fleet from National Auto Fleet Group through Sourcewell, consisting of one (1) 2027 Ford F-150, one (1) Ford Transit Cargo Van, two (2) Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles, and two (2) Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles for an estimated total amount not to exceed $284,205.00.
Agenda Report
Attachment A. National Auto Fleet Group Vehicle Purchase Quotes
8. California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission Findings for West Calabasas Road Recommendation: Receive and file the report.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2012-1317
Attachment B - CUCCAC Complaint - City of Calabasas
Attachment C - City of Calabasas Findings
9. Approval of Citywide Freeway Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Recommendation:
Approve the Freeway Maintenance Agreement between the City of Calabasas and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - CalabasasCaltrans Freeway Maintenance Agreement Attachment B - Freeway Maintenance Agreement LimitsResponsibilities
10. Award Construction Contract with Clean Lakes, Inc. for Calabasas Lake Aeration System Recommendation:
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Clean Lakes, Inc., in substantially the same form as submitted, for replacement of the aeration system at Calabasas Lake for a total amount not-to-exceed $476,100.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2035 (Attachment A), amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to increase appropriations for the Calabasas Lake Aeration System.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Reso 2026-2035 Calabasas Lake Aeration
Attachment B - Bid Schedule
11. Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Venco Western LLC, for Landscape Maintenance of Calabasas Park Estates Zone 8 within Lighting Act District No. 22 Recommendation:
Award a five-year Landscape Maintenance Agreement to Venco Western LLC for Calabasas Park Estates Zone 8 within LMD District 22 (Attachment A) in the amount not to exceed $1,963,440.33 with the option for two (2) additional two-year extensions resulting in a potential contract term of nine (9) years in an amount not to exceed $3,801,686.02; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the subsequent two-year contract extensions of two (2) years each; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2036 (Attachment B) amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget to increase appropriations for the award of the subject agreement.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Landscape Service Agreement with Venco Western LLC Attachment B - Reso 2026-2036 LLAD 22 Zone 8 CPE
12. Legislative Advocacy Positions on November 2026 Ballot Measures Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the City’s legislative positions for two ballot measures on the November 3, 2026, General Election and:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2037 supporting California Proposition 1, Authorizing Bonds for Housing Affordability Programs; and Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2038 opposing California Proposition 43, Limiting Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services; and Forward copies of resolutions to the League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager Jeff Kiernan.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Resolution No. 2026-2037 Supporting Prop 1 Attachment B - Resolution No. 2026-2038 Opposing Prop 43 Attachment C - Prop 1 Full Text
Attachment D - Prop 43 Full Text
Attachment E - LAO Prop 1 2026 Analysis
Attachment F - LAO Prop 43 2026 Analysis
13. Proposed Public Art Installation For The New Commercial Component Of The Commons Lane Mixed-Use Project Recommendation: That the City Council review the public art proposal and either:
Approve the proposed art installation and location as proposed (in the modified location), or Provide direction to staff and the applicant, as appropriate, for an alternative art installation and/or location.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Draft Proposal 09.03.2026 - Updated
Attachment B - CAC Public Art Memo 09.28.2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. A Proposed Ordinance to Protect Open Space Under the City of Calabasas General Plan Recommendation:
Introduce and conduct first reading, waiving reading of the full text, Ordinance No. 2026-428 to protect Open Space by requiring four-fifths City Council approval to develop on lands designated Open Space – Resource Protection (OS-RP) under the City of Calabasas General Plan, with certain exceptions. (*The draft ordinance was updated 10/13/2026 to correct a clerical error).
Find Ordinance No. 2026-428 exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Draft Ordinance (Updated 10.13.2026 - Clerical Correction) Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment C - Public Hearing Notice
NEW BUSINESS
15. Establishment of Measure K Independent Citizens Advisory Committee Recommendation: Provide direction on the proposed composition and recruitment process for the Measure K Independent Citizens Advisory Committee and direct staff to return with a resolution formally establishing the Committee.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 2026-422 Transactions and Use Tax Fully Executed Adopted Attachment B - Oversight Committee By Laws
Measure K Advisory Committee Presentation
16. Council Appointed Commissions - Ordinance Amendments Recommendation:
For the City Council to take the following actions:
Introduce Ordinance No. 2026-427, waiving reading of the full text, amending Chapters 2.27, 2.28, 2.30, 2.36, 2.37, 2.39, 2.40, 2.41 and 2.43 and eliminating Chapter 2.38 of the Calabasas Municipal Code related to Council Appointed Commissions; and Discuss and consider whether to modify the current number of student commissioners appointed to each City commission and change appointing authority to the City Council; and Establish a new 2027 Student Commissioner Ad Hoc Committee and appoint two Councilmembers to review and recommend student commission appointments for Council approval.
Agenda Report
Attachment A - Ordinance No. 2026-427 Commissions (Redlines) Attachment B - Ordinance No. 2026-427 Commissions (clean) Attachment C - 2026 City Council Appointments (Revised 10.2026) Public Comments
City Commissions PPT Presentation
17. Classification and Compensation Study Results, Implementation, and Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Contract Recommendation: That the City Council:
Receive and file the completed Classification and Compensation Study prepared by Gallagher.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2039 approving a salary schedule for permanent employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2026-2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2040 approving a salary schedule for hourly employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-1955.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2041 approving a benefits program for full-time permanent employees and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-1977.
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-2042 approving a fourth amendment to the employment contract for the City Manager.
Agenda Report
Attachment A1 - City of Calabasas Classification Report Attachment A2 - City of Calabasas Total Compensation Report Attachment B - Resolution 2026-2039 Permanent Employee Salary Schedule Attachment B1 - Exhibit A to Reso Permanent Employee Salary Schedule Attachment C - Resolution 2026-2040 Hourly Employee Salary Schedule Attachment C1 - Exhibit A to Reso Hourly Employee Salary Schedule Attachment D - Resolution 2026-2041 Permanent Employee Benefits Attachment E - Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
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:
10/15/2026
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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