BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG SUSAN MoSWEENEY Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 22, 2022
CALL TO ORDER:
This Regular Meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Halpern on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 6:31 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Halpern led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pearl, and Mayor Halpern
ABSENT: None
Also Present: 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 Honig seconded the motion
YES: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pearl, and Mayor Halpern
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember McSweeney moved to approve the Minutes of the June 8, 2022 City Council Meeting as presented. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pearl, and Mayor Halpern
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager de Geus thanked the Homeowner Association representatives for attending the Joint meeting held on June 22, 2022.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Halpern reported attending an event hosted by American's Supporting Americans and inquired about having the City look into partnering with the organization. Council suggested the topic be brought to the Cultural Recreation Committee.
Additionally, Mayor Halpern advised residents to be aware of coyotes and the dangers that these wild animals can present.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sheriff's Department Report
Lieutenant Chadney Watters presented the Sheriff Department's report for the month of May 2022 which included crime statistics. During the summer additional traffic enforcement and patrol will be deployed in the City.
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (continued):
Fire Department Report
Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith presented the Fire Department's report for the month of May 2022 on the number of fires, medical response calls, and rescue activities conducted.
Chamber of Commerce Report
4. Library Report
Julie Frieze, Manager of the Westlake Village Daniel K. Ludwig Library, presented the Library's report for May 2022.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Engineering Department Report
City Engineer Hughes presented the Engineering Status Report and provided an update on current projects including street paving progress and sidewalks improvement programs.
Planning Department Report
Planning Director Forbes provided the Planning Department's Status Report and announced the next Zero-Emissions Workshop on June 28 via zoom (www.wlv.org/zero) and that a City Council Study Session will be held on July 13, 2022 at 4:30 with the waste management agreement as the topic. Planning Director Forbes also shared that eight of nine Community Development Block Grant business grants have received funding with 1 still in process.
Cultural Recreation Report
Deputy City Manager Philippe Eskandar presented the Cultural Recreation Department's Status Report and highlighted upcoming events for the City's Summer Entertainment Series including the 4th of July events.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember McSweeney moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Pearl seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pearl, and Mayor Halpern
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective July 1, 2022 in the amount of $585,468.35
GENERAL BUSINESS:
CONDUCTING THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION FOR THREE COUNCILMEMBER POSITIONS; RESOLUTION
NOS. 2263-22 and 2264-22 - Adopted Resolution No. 2263-22 to call for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; and adopted Resolution No. 2264-22 to request that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. REPEAL OF COVID-19 TEMPORARY EVICTION MORATORIUM; ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 294U-22
Planning Director Forbes reported that during COVID, City Council adopted eviction moratoriums to protect our residents and businesses. The adopted City moratorium expired September 30, 2021 related to local authorization with the repayment of back rent still in effect.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently adopted a new eviction moratorium resolution that will be effective July 1, 2022 and will apply to Westlake Village residents. To avoid confusion with state regulations and the Los Angeles County moratorium, staff recommends repealing the current City moratorium. The City Council Minutes
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NEW BUSINESS (continued):
new urgency ordinance proposed will allow for repayment of back rent that will still be effective if the urgency ordinance is adopted. The urgency ordinance will require a 4/5 vote for passage.
City Attorney Boga addressed Council questions on how the new Los Angeles County eviction moratorium will affect residents.
Councilmember Honig moved the full reading of Ordinance No. 294U-22, titled "An Ordinance of the City of Westlake Village Repealing the COVID-19 Temporary Eviction Moratorium and Declaring the Urgency Thereof", be waived and that Urgency Ordinance No. 294U-22 be adopted. Councilmember McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Pearl, and Mayor Halpern
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Halpern declared the motion passed 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Halpern wished residents a Happy 4'h of July. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Barder
Brad Halpern, Mayor
Attest:
Antoinete berr
Antoinette Mann, City Clerk