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NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG SUSAN MeSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
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Study Session Meeting of the City Council
January 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
This Study Session meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 4:37 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern, McSweeney, Mayor Pro Tem Honig, and Mayor Davis
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Davis declared the motion passed 5-0.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern, McSweeney, Mayor Pro Tem Honig, and Mayor Davis
ABSENT: None
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Clerk Mann, Planning Director Asp, City Engineer Hughes, Senior Planner Sinkula, Traffic Engineer Wessel, Senior Administrative Analyst Mott, , and Community Services Coordinator City Council Study Session Minutes
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Henry Dale, Westlake Village resident, requested that the Community Trolley be considered again as a service for residents.
STUDY SESSION:
REVIEW OF CALENDAR YEAR 2023 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND
CONSIDERATION OF 2024 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
City Manager de Geus provided an update on the status of 2023 goals noting progress and accomplishments in 2023.
Mr. de Geus presented 2024 goal ideas, which corresponded to the 2025 Strategic Plan Goals. City Council was asked to identify whether each item should be added, modified and added, or not added to the 2024 workplan.
City Council identified the following goals for the 2024 workplan:
2025 Strategic Plan Goal
Goals Reference
Public Safety Continue with the Implementation of the Pedestrian Safety Study sidewalk masterplan, design & build more sidewalks, and enhance public safety education campaign.
Continue to develop the Lakeview Complete Street concept.
Explore hiring a part-time Public Safety Officer.
Quality of Life Explore operating a Community Trolley.
City Setting and Balance of | Utilize the Asset Management Program and Environmental Land Uses Committee to focus on beautification of public assets, aging features, and infrastructure.
Upgrade the existing Lindero Walkway pathway lighting
Re-evaluate the Community Neighborhood Beautification Grant Program.
Civic Involvement and Continue to design a Veterans Honor for installation at Civic Collaboration Center.
Accessible and Effective Improve Building and Safety services provided to residents and Government businesses.
Evaluation of Code Enforcement Program. Update to allow for citations, and financial penalties. Include ordinances, fees and resources for a full Code Enforcement program.
Continue our legislative advocacy.
Information Technology Tie into COG's fiber project and explore the last mile for fiber in Westlake Village
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As part of the City Council discussion, it was recommended that our social media outreach incorporate resident interviews.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. to the regular session scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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Ned E Davis, Mayor
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Antoinette Mann, City Clerk
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