Minutes, regular meeting — Westlake Village City Council, July 12, 2023

RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG SUSAN McSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember

MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
July 12, 2023-6:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER
This Regular Meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Pearl on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Pearl led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Councilmembers Halpern, McSweeney, Honig and Mayor Pearl ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Davis
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Administrative Services Director Wilson, Planning Director Forbes, City Clerk Mann, Senior Planner Sinkula, City Engineer Hughes, City Traffic Engineer Wessel, and Administrative Analyst Mott.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Councilmember Honig moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Halpern seconded the motion.

YES: Councilmembers Halpern, McSweeney, Honig, and Mayor Pearl NO: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Davis
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Pearl declared the motion passed 4-Yes; 0-No and 1-Absent (Mayor Pro Tem Davis)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
4th of JULY CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Mayor Pearl thanked the volunteers, performers and sponsors for the 2023 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular event and presented Certificates of Appreciation.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Christy Warner and Elian McFadden, Conejo Valley Relay for Life. Residents were invited to attend, September 30, 2023; 9 am - 9 pm; California Lutheran University-Memorial Field. A flyer was presented to City Council
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:

City Manager de Geus stated that there are no updates to report on the White Oak Elementary School Fence Working Group and that no additional meetings are scheduled at this time. Mr. de Geus highlighted the successful 4th of July events and thanked City Council and Staff for their participation.

Planning Director Forbes reported that Waste Management (WM) is realigning collection routes starting the week of July 31, 2023 with new collection days. WM is sending a postcard to all residents and businesses and will be calling all residents to inform them of their new collection day. Mr. Forbes also reminded residents that WM has a backyard valet service for an additional fee, where they pull and return your trash cans from the curb. Please contact WM to inquire on the cost of this service.

Mr. de Geus concluded by highlighting the upcoming July 26, 2023 City Council Meeting agenda topics.

COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilmember Honig advised residents that The Tree People offer native garden kits for $100. Kits help residents reduce water usage while beautifying the City. They are located in Calabasas near Viewpoint School.

Councilmember Halpern shared how much he enjoyed the 4th of July starting off with a good old fashion parade and thanked residents for their participation.

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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. CULTURAL RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT - WESTLAKE VILLAGE 2023 CITIZEN AND STUDENT OF THE YEAR; CULTURAL RECREATION

ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT
City Manager de Geus reported the Cultural Recreation Committee met on June 20, 2023 and discussed the 2023 Westlake Village Citizen and Student of the Year recognition and the Cultural Recreation Advisory Board (CRAB) recruitment for one vacant position. Mr. de Geus stated that the Committee reviewed the six applications for the Citizen of the Year and two applications for the Student of the Year to make a recommendation to City Council for approval.

Following the Committee review and discussion Mr. de Geus said the Committee recommended Dr. Ted Corwin as the 2023 Westlake Village Citizen of the Year and Shai Adams as the 2023 Westlake Village Student of the Year and schedule their official recognition for the July 26, 2023 City Council Meeting. MS. Finleigh Williams was recommended for the Cultural Recreation Advisory Board, as a student member, with the term ending December 31, 2023.

Councilmember Honig moved that the City Council select Dr. Ted Corwin as the 2023 Westlake Village Citizen of the Year and Shai Adams as the 2023 Westlake Village Student of the Year and schedule their official recognition for the July 26, 2023 City Council Meeting; and appoint Finleigh Williams to the Cultural Recreation Advisory Board, as a student member, with the term ending December 31, 2023. Councilmember McSweeney seconded the motion.

PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-002
MODIFICATION NO. 1; RESOLUTION NO. 2315-23
Mayor Pearl opened the Public Hearing. Senior Planner Sinkula presented a request to approve Resolution No. 2315-23, determining Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 21-002 authorizing changes to the exterior materials and design of the entryway of an approved new 5,816 square foot single- City Council Minutes
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
family residence with an attached 788 square foot. garage located at 3707 Brigantine Circle.

Ms. Sinkula noted that on July 14, 2021, City Council approved PDP No. 21-002 to authorize the demolition of one existing 4,349 square foot (sq. ft.) single-family two-story residence with an attached 607 sq. ft. garage and one 861 sq. ft. guest house sited across two legal lots and the construction of one new two-story 5,816 sq. ft. single-family residence with an attached 788 sq. ft. four-car garage on one of the two legal lots. The subject lot (Lot 112; APN 2059-021-029) is 11,191 sq. ft. and located within the Southshore neighborhood and the Residential Planned Development (RPD) Zone. On May 24, 2023, the applicant applied for a modification of the subject PDP to authorize changes to the approved exterior colors and materials and design of the entryway.

On June 7, 2023, the Land Use Committee (Davis/Honig) reviewed the proposed changes to the approved project and recommended that the applicant revise the proposed exterior paint color to be consistent with the requirements of the City's design standards. The Committee further recommended that the modification request move forward to a public hearing if the proposed color was revised to be earthen tone.

On June 27, 2023, the applicant revised the modification request to lighten the proposed exterior paint color. The Southshore Homeowners Association (HOA) has approved the proposed modification and adjacent neighbors of the project have approved and given their support for the changes to the project.

Applicant Brian Lerman on behalf of Arc Design Group, Inc. addressed the City Council.

City Council questions included the roof tile color, colors approved for the original PDP, and request to see material samples.

Mayor Pearl closed the Public Hearing.

City Council discussion included colors and materials, HOA approval, neighbor approval, earthen tones selected and variety in architectural designs around the lake.

Councilmember Honig moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2315-23, determining Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 21-002 is exempt from CEQA and authorizing changes to the exterior materials and design City Council Minutes
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
of the entryway of an approved new 5,816 square foot single-family residence with an attached 788 square foot. garage located at 3707 Brigantine Circle.

Councilmember McSweeney seconded the motion.

YES: Councilmembers McSweeney, Honig, and Mayor Pearl
NO: Councilmember Halpern
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Davis
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2315-23: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVING MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 21-002, AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO THE EXTERIOR MATERIALS AND

DESIGN OF THE ENTRYWAY OF AN APPROVED NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3707 BRIGANTINE CIRCLE
Mayor Pearl declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 1-No and 1-Absent (Mayor Pro Tem Davis)
CONSENT CALENDAR:

Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Honig seconded the motion.

ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PAINTING PROJECT, PHASE 2 - City Council accepted completion of the Traffic Signal Painting Project, Phase 2, and authorized the City Clerk to execute and record a Notice of Completion on behalf of the City.

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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued):

2. AGREEMENT WITH SECURAL SECURITY CORPORATION FOR

SECURITY SERVICES AT THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE COMMUNITY
ARK AND THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE DOG PARK - City Counc
pproved a professional services agreement with Secural Securi Corporation. for security services at the Westlake Village Community Park and the Westlake Village Dog Park and authorized the Mayor to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

OLD BUSINESS:

ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVAL OF EASEMENT

AGREEMENTS, RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENTS, AND CEQA EXEMPTION

DETERMINATION, AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE

LINDERO CANYON ROAD PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT
City Engineer Hughes presented a request to adopt the plans and specifications for the Sidewalk Improvement Project Fiscal Year 2022-23 and the Lindero Canyon Road Parkway Landscape Improvement Project, find the projects are exempt from CEQA; authorize the City Manager to executive the easement agreements and right of entry agreements and authorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of these projects.

Following the staff presentation and before the motion to approve the agenda item, Mayor Pearl stated for the record that he is a member of the Westlake Canyon Oaks Homeowners Association.

City Manager de Geus read into the record a statement from Mayor Pro Tem Davis:
"To my fellow councilmembers and residents, I am excited about the approval by the WestPark and the Canyon Oaks HOA's for the installation of sidewalks and believe not only will this result in a safety upgrade but will also provide an opportunity to update and upgrade the landscaping and overall increased enjoyment of our beautiful City for all its residents." Councilmember Halpern moved that the City Council adopt the plans and specifications for the Sidewalk Improvement Project Fiscal Year 2022-23 and the Lindero Canyon Road Parkway Landscape Improvement Project, find the projects are exempt from CEQA; authorize the City Manager to executive the easement City Council Minutes
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agreements and right of entry agreements and authorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of these projects. Councilmember Honig seconded the motion.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pearl requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned with a moment of silence in memory of Cecilia DePippo.

Mayor Pearl announced the next City Council meeting will be held on July 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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Antoinette Mann, City Clerk
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