HE WESTLAKE DIETER
KELLY HONIG SUSAN MOSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney on Wednesday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern, and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Clerk Mann, Planning Director Asp, City Engineer Hughes, and Assistant to the City Manager Mott.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Pearl moved to approve the Agenda as amended due to the ongoing fires in the region, moving three agenda items to January 22, 2025 that are not time sensitive. Agenda items moving are Committee Report No. 2 - Environmental Report on streetlight fixtures conversion program, Public Hearing No 1 - City vacancies, and Old Business No. 1 - Veterans Committee Recommendations. Councilmember Halpern seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 0-No; 2-Absent (Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig).
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 0-No; 2-Absent (Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig).
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager de Geus provided an update on the wind conditions and Red Flag Warnings, provided an update on the Kenneth Fire (January 9, 2025) and the City opening its Emergency Operations Center. An update on the Palisades Fire was provided along with a list of resources for the community. Mr. de Geus reminded residents to be prepared and to stay safe.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Pearl commented on how well the staff kept residents informed during the Kenneth Fire, including updating the website as new information was received. He thanked the Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff personnel for keeping us safe.
Councilmember Halpern commented on how lucky we were that the winds died down during the Kenneth Fire and noted that we need to learn from the tragedy of others and take the evacuation warnings seriously.
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney acknowledged how far our communications have improved during an emergency situation. She thanked City Manager de Geus for his leadership and reminded residents that the City Council always wants the best for our residents and neighbors.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT - 2035 STRATEGIC PLAN
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Assistant to the City Manager Mott presented a request for approval of the composition of the 2035 Strategic Plan ten-member Citizens' Committee and appointing two members of the City Council to serve on the Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee. For the 10 residents, each Councilmember will appoint one member and the additional five will be appointed by City Council as a whole.
On December 9, 2024 the Administrative Committee (Davis/Honig) supported the format of the Strategic Plan Citizen Committee and recommended it be presented to the full City Council.
Councilmember Halpern moved that the City Council approve the composition of the 2035 Strategic Plan ten-member Citizens' Committee with each City Councilmember appointing one resident, five residents appointed by City Council, appoint two City Councilmembers (Mayor Honig and Councilmember Pearl) to serve on the Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee and direct staff to begin the recruitment process. Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 0-No; 2-Absent (Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig).
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT - APPROVAL OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TO ENTER INTO THE LS-1 OPTION-E PROGRAM
No action taken on this agenda item; item moved to January 22, 2025 with agenda approval motion.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
STATUS UPDATE ON VACANCIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (2024) - LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; VACANT POSITIONS
No action taken on this agenda item; item moved to January 22, 2025 with agenda approval motion.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Pearl moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Halpern seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern, and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 0-No; 2-Absent (Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig).
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective December 15, 2024 in the amount of $541,639.83, and warrants effective January 1, 2025 in the amount of $1,403,243.89.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT; FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - City Council accepted the completed construction of the Community Park Pickleball Courts Project by Pacific Tennis Courts and authorized the City Clerk to execute and record a Notice of Completion on behalf of the City.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
DUDEK FOR OAK TREE CONSULTANT SERVICES - City Council
approved the Professional Services Agreement with Dudek, authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement, and found that the agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH R3
CONSULTING GROUP, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SOLID WASTE
PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION — City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc., authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement, and found that the agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
OLD BUSINESS:
CIVIC CENTER COURTYARD IMPROVEMENTS AND VETERANS HONOR
PROJECT UPDATE
No action taken on this agenda item; item moved to January 22, 2025 with agenda approval motion.
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NEW BUSINESS:
2025 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
City Manager de Geus presented the 2025 City Council Committee assignments for Mayor Honig as she was absent.
Councilmember Pearl moved that the City Council approve the 2025 City Council Committee Assignments as submitted by Mayor Honig. Councilmember Halpern seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Pearl, Halpern and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis and Mayor Honig
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 3-Yes; 0-No; 2-Absent (Councilmember Davis and Mayor Davis).
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney requested a moment of silence for all of those affected by the fires.
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney announced the next City Council meeting will be held on January 22, 2025 with a 4:30 p.m. City Council Study Session followed by a 6:30 p.m.
City Council Regular meeting
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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