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NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG SUSAN McSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 24, 2024
CALL TO ORDER:
This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Davis on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6:37 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 Roush.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Pearl moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Halpern 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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Pro Tem Honig moved to approve the Minutes of January 10, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting as presented. Councilmember Halpern 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:
Mr. de Geus provided an update on the Sidewalk Construction Project (construction on the new segments of sidewalk has begun on northbound Lindero Canyon Road between Janlor and Hedgewall Drives, and southbound between Agoura and Baronsgate Roads), noting partial lane closures on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while crews are working.
Sidewalk construction is anticipated to be completed this Spring.
Mr. de Geus stated the City's Community Service Grant Program application period continues through January 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Community Service Grants provide monetary awards to eligible community non-profit organizations that benefit City of Westlake Village residents. Non-profits interested in applying can visit www.wlv.org/grants to learn more about the program requirements.
City Manager de Geus reported the City's Neighborhood Beautification Program application period is open through January 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. and explained that the program allows the City to collaborate with homeowner associations. Visit www.wlv.org for more information.
Mr. de Geus provided an update on the White Oak Elementary School Fence stating the fence will be six feet in height with multiple access gates to allow residents to use the field during non-school hours as part of a Joint Use Agreement which is in the development stages. The earliest the fence construction will begin is during Spring Break 2024, which is the first week of April. Currently, the White Oak Fence Working Group has not yet scheduled a meeting in 2024.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Davis reported that along with Mayor Pro Tem Honig, he participated in the Los Angeles County Homeless Count; no homeless individuals seen/counted in the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Honig reported attending the Contract Cities Legislative Tour, (Sacramento; January 8 - 10, 2024); event was very educational and encouraged Councilmembers to attend in 2025.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sheriff's Department Report
Deputy Brian Knott presented the Sheriff Department's report for the month of 1onot emine end no at 1 Calan on engagemen win past
Amendment Right Auditors and to contact the Sheriff's office who will ensure any demonstration remains peaceful.
2. Fire Department Report
Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith presented the Fire Department report for the month of December 2023 including the number of fires, medical response calls, ano rescue activities conducted. Assistant Fire Chief Smith reported working with Staff on the Complete Street Concept project.
3. Library Report
Julie Frieze, Manager of the Westlake Village Daniel K. Ludwig Library, presented the Library's report for the months of October, November, and December 2023 covering traffic, circulation, programs, and reference requests.
Mayor Pro Tem Honig reminded residents that the Friends of the Library is conducting a membership drive and encouraged residents to join to support the CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT - LINDERO CANYON ROAD
SIDEWALK AND LANDSCAPE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS - BARONSGATE
TO LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD
City Engineer Hughes provided an update from the October 26, 2023 Environmental Committee (McSweeney/Halpern) meeting on the design concepts for the sidewalk and parkway landscaping along Lindero Canyon Road between Baronsgate and Lakeview Canyon Road. Two concepts were proposed, one which included building sidewalk within the existing parkway (Concept 1) and the other included moving the curb line into the existing road shoulder to create a widened parkway and building City Council Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued):
meandering sidewalk and landscaping (Concept 2). Both concepts included a new bus shelter to be constructed at the existing bus stop near the Rustic Oak intersection.
The Committee preferred Concept 2 with modifications (removing the new bus shelter and decorative seat wall, reducing the amount of decorative flagstone and number of trees, and adding uplighting for the trees and accent lighting for the landscaping that would not impact the adjacent homes). Staff was directed to review the concepts with First Neighborhood Homeowner's Association (HOA) and incorporate their input.
Staff met with First Neighborhood HOA board members in January 2024, who provided ideas/concerns, which will be addressed as the concepts move towards final design which includes community outreach for overall the community input.
SPEAKER:
Tish Matthews, representing the First Neighborhood HOA, stated Concept 2 is preferred.
City Council discussion included the costs of the concepts, pedestrian safety, and possible traffic calming measures.
Ms. Hughes noted that Staff and the Environmental Committee will continue to work on this project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-006; RESOLUTION NO. 2332-24 Mayor Davis opened the Public Hearing. Senior Planner Sinkula presented a request to authorize the installation and operation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on a rooftop that contains two existing wireless facilities to be located at 5716 Corsa Avenue.
Providing background, Senior Planner Sinkula stated that the applicant is proposing to install six antennas and twelve remote radio units on the rooftop within two fiber reinforced polyester enclosures that would be painted to match the roof of the building. The rooftop includes an existing parapet wall that provides additional screening for the roof-mounted equipment. The applicant is also proposing to install a ground-mounted backup generator to provide backup power to the facility as needed. The generator is proposed to be screened by wrought iron fencing that is further screened by landscaping.
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PUBLIC HEARING (continued):
On December 5, 2023, the Land Use Committee (Davis/Honig) reviewed the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request and recommended that the request move forward to a public hearing.
The applicant has requested a 10-year permit term, which is consistent with equirements of State planning law and Staff recommended approval of the CUF with a 10-year permit term and an expiration date of January 24, 2034.
Applicant Mark Phillips attended virtually and did not address City Council.
Mayor Davis closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Pearl moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2332-24, determining Conditional Use Permit No. 23-006 is exempt from CEQA and approving CUP 23-006 to authorize the installation and operation of a new rooftop wireless telecommunications facility to be located at 5716 Corsa Avenue.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2332-24 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-006 RELATIVE TO THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A NEW ROOFTOP WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 5716 CORSA AVENUE
MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. Engineering Department Report
City Engineer Hughes highlighted items from the Engineering Department Status Report stating that Pickleball Courts construction began December 4, 2023 and anticipates completion Summer 2024. Current construction status is located at wlv.org/pickleball.
Sidewalk improvements construction began January 8, 2023, on Northbound Lindero Canyon Road between Janlor and Hedgewall Drives, and Southbound between Agoura and Baronsgate Roads, with estimated completion April 2024, followed by the landscaping.
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MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS (continued):
Engineering staff conducted pre-rain inspections before this storm and a Biennial Report for the Safe, Clean Water Program was developed and will be presented at a future Board of Supervisors meeting.
Planning Department Report
Planning Director Asp was introduced and welcomed to the City. Senior Planner Sinkula provided the Planning Department Status Report stating staff is preparing new Exterior Building Color Guidelines to present to the Land Use Committee in Spring 2024; working with m6 Consulting on the Building and Safety service model to present to the Administrative Committee in Spring 2024 and Hillside Development Standards for Land Use in Spring 2024.
For the proposed Lindero Terrace project, a Development Application was submitted on December 11, 2023. Staff sent a letter of Incompleteness on January 10, 2024 to the applicant.
3. Cultural Recreation Report
Community Services Coordinator Roush highlighted items from the Cultural Recreation Department Status Report including announcing the Westlake Village Discovers event, Saturday, February 10, 2024, highlighted the schedule of activities and invited residents to participate. A classroom visit was conducted for the City to Schools program and highlighted upcoming Spring and Summer Events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ouncilmember McSweeney moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmembe lalbern seconded the motio
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.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective January 15, 2024 in the amount of $ 870,763.54
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CONSENT CALENDAR (continued):
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. CEQA REVIEW OF PROPOSED LINDERO TERRACE PROJECT -
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN
CONSULTANTS: REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ROSE
EQUITIES AND GARDEN COMMUNITIES - City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Meridian Consultants for CEQA review of the proposed Lindero Terrace Project; approved a Reimbursement Agreement with Rose Equities and Garden Communities for payment of costs and expenses associated with such review; and authorized the Mayor to execute these contracts.
2024 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - City Council appointed the recommended panel of Mark Luther, Chad Martinson, Gladys Lopez, Marty Blumenthal and Christine "Teena" Wong to the 2024 Community Service Grant Advisory Committee.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM FY 2023-24
City Engineer Hughes presented the plans and specifications for adoption and requested authorization to advertise bids for the construction of the Annual Street Resurfacing Program FY 2023-24. The Annual Street Resurfacing Program is a recurring Capital Improvement Project (CIP) with selection based upon an annual review of the pavement condition of the City's street.
Street improvements for FY 2023-24 are: Lindero Canyon Road between Lakeview Canyon Road and The Cove, paving the segment of Foxfield Drive between Lindero Canyon Road and Saddletree Drive, and the neighborhood streets within Parkwood Estates, Westlake Terrace and Upper Terrace Townhomes. In addition, Blue Meadow Lane to address the deteriorating pavement condition. The final design includes grinding and overlay of all streets with the exception of Yager Way, Jonquil Field Drive Extension and Oak Meadow Extension (the portions beyond the cul-de- sacs) as these street segments are in good condition and do not require overlay currently. The street work also includes various repairs to cross gutters, updating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps and pavement patch repairs as needed on streets throughout the city.
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NEW BUSINESS (continued):
City Council discussion included the increased anticipated cost over the allocated budget.
Councilmember McSweeney moved that the City Council adopt the plans and specifications for the Annual Street Resurfacing Program FY 2023-24 and authorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of the Annual Street Resurfacing Program FY 2023-24. Mayor Pro Tem Honig 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.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Davis announced the next City Council meeting will be held on February 7, 2024 at 6:30 p.m..
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Ned E Davis, Mayor
Attest:
Antoinette Mann, City Clerk
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