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BRAD HALPERN
Mayor
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Mayor Pro Tern
NEDEDAVIS
Council member
KELLY HONIG
Councilmember
SUSAN McSWEENEY
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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 9, 2022
This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Halpern on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Halpern led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Also Present:
Councilmembers Mcsweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Pearl, Mayor Halpern.
None
City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Deputy City Manager Eskandar, Administrative Services Director Wilson, Planning Director Forbes, City Clerk Mann and City Engineer Hughes.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Mcsweeney seconded the motion.
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Mcsweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Pearl, Mayor Halpern.
None
None
None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Councilmember Mcsweeney moved to approve the Minutes of the February 23, 2022 Regular Session Meeting as presented. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
YES·.
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:·
Mayor Halpern, Mayor Pro Tern Pearl, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Honig, Councilmember Mcsweeney.
None
None
None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Natalie Garber, Westlake Village, introduced her new business, Hummus Lali, located in the Shoppes at Westlake Village.
Dr. Denise Danne, Westlake Village, apprised of New West Symphony "New to You" Marketplace event, to be held on March 12, 2022 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Westlake Village City Hall Courtyard. She encouraged residents to come out and support the event whose proceeds will benefit music in the elementary schools.
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager de Geus welcomed City Councilmembers back to in-person meetings in the City Council Chambers, stating it has been a long journey with COVID-19 restrictions and mandates for our community, staff, and City Council, throughout the past two years. He noted that he was looking forward to the year ahead with everyone back in the Council Chambers.
City Manager de Geus introduced Lieutenant Joe Fender as the Acting Captain for the Lost Hills Sheriffs Station, stating Captain Becerra was reassigned to the Norwalk Station. City Manager de Geus stated Westlake Village is fortunate to be working again with Acting Captain Fender, having already demonstrated his responsiveness and commitment to the City, in supporting public safety for our residents and businesses.
Acting Captain Fender stated that he was humbled to be back with Westlake Village. He reminded residents that prior to this assignment, he served as Detective Lieutenant for a year, moving to become the Operations Lieutenant for the North Patrol Division, then the Personal Aide for the Captain for eight months.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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Mayor Brad Halpern commented about Ukraine and noted that Councilmembers were wearing colors of the Ukraine Flag. In his comments, he stated that "We are meeting tonight, exercising our rights for free democracy allo1Ns. We cherish our freedom and over the last two weeks, we truly appreciate our democracy but have had a heavy heart for those that are fighting for their freedom. Many are asking how they can support these efforts and staff prepared a list of three verified aid organizations: Save the Children (www.savethechildren.org), United Nations Ukraine Humanitarian Fund (https://crisisrelief.un.org/Uukraine) and UNICEF (https://www.unicefusa.org/). This list will be posted on the city's website."
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Mcsweeney moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Honig seconded the motion.
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Mcsweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern Pearl, Mayor Halpern.
None
None
None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective March 1, 2022 in the amount of $415,363.69.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. DESIGNATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS VOTING AND AL TERNA TE DELEGATES FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING - Designated
Councilmember Ned Davis as Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Pearl as the Alternate Delegate for the 2022 Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly.
2. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSUL TANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNISERVICES LLC AND THE CITY FOR SALES TAX MONITORING AND AUDIT SERVICES: RESOLUTION. NO. 2240-22 - Adopted a Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services ~-------------------------------------T - ~ .......,
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued):
4 Agreement between MuniServices LLC and the City of Westlake Village and authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS· WITH LA'S VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COST FOR DAMAGES TO CITY
INFRASTRUCTURE - Approved the Settlement Agreement and Mutual Releases with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; and authorized the City Manager or designated staff to sign the agreements on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ASSEMBLY BILL {AB) 361 FINDINGS FOR SPECIAL BROWN ACT
REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS
City Manager de Geus introduced the item and requested the City Council approve findings that will continue to allow for the option of virtual meetings for City Council and Committee meetings. Findings must be made every 30 days. He noted that while staff is recommending these findings, the intent is to continue with in-person City Council meetings barring any changes in COVID-19 over the next 30 days.
Councilmember Honig moved to approve the City Council findings that teleconference meetings of the City Council and the City's committees can continue to be conducted pursuant to the AB 361 special Brown Act requirements:
the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency; and state and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing. Councilmember Mcsweeney seconded the motion.
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Halpern, Mayor Pro Tern Pearl, Councilmember Davis, Councilmember Honig, Councilmember Mcsweeney.
None
None
None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
2. ZERO-EMISSIONS LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT ORDINANCE UPDATECity Manager de Geus introduced the item and Planning Director Forbes provided an update on the zero-emissions landscaping equipment ordinance noting that in November 2021, the City Council directed staff to move forward with transitioning City maintenance contracts to zero-emission equipment and to prepare an ordinance to prohibit gasoline powered landscape equipment. l
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OLD BUSINESS (continued):
Mr. Forbes stated that two separate ordinances will be prepared: one for leaf blowers and one for other landscape equipment. Staff anticipated bringing the leaf blower ordinance to City Council this summer with the ordinance taking effect in January 2023 and the other landscape equipment ordinance this winter with the ordinance taking effect in July 2023. This will allow for public outreach and education as the second ordinance will affect the landscaping industry and property owners.
Mr. Forbes noted that staff will be working with the American Green Zone Alliance related to public outreach and education on zero-emission landscape equipment.
Twelve outreach meetings will be conducted, with one meeting planned each quarter for the various audience groups, starting now and continuing through the first quarter of 2023. Additional outreach will also be conducted via the website, social media, and newsletter to ensure the public and landscapers are aware of these changes.
Dan Mabe, American Green Zone Alliance, addressed City Council questions on the landscaping industry moving to zero-emission equipment, federal/state funding to assist with moving to zero-emission equipment. Mr. Mabe stated that Assembly Bill 1346 provides some funding for landscaping businesses to transition to zeroemission equipment; however, determination is pending on whether the air quality districts will be the agencies that receive the funding and process the grants.
The Council expressed concerns on the enforcement provision that will have a fiscal impact on the City. The Council's preference was to provide more incentives to encourage residents and property owners to make this change and encouraged staff to consider how the City might provide some form of assistance in this transition.
Councilmember Honig moved to direct staff to proceed with the preparation of ordinances requiring use of zero-emissions landscaping equipment including public outreach and education as recommended by staff. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Mcsweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tern
Pearl, Mayor Halpern.
None
None
None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
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The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Brad Halpern, Mayor
Attest:
Antoinette Mann, City Clerk
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