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KELLY HONIG SUSAN MSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Honig on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Honig led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
ABSENT: None
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Clerk Mann, Planning Director Asp, City Engineer Hughes, Assistant to the City Manager Mott, Community Services Coordinator Roush, and Deputy City Clerk Kramer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 5-0.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Supplemental Packet - corrections to the minutes
Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Minutes of March 12, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 5-0.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL RESPONSE:
STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager de Geus announced that fresh mulch on Agoura Road medians was added to enhance irrigation water retention for plantings and median aesthetics. Mr. de Geus reminded residents that March 31, 2025 is the deadline to apply for the Westlake Village Community Foundation's High School Senior scholarship program, and for nominations for the Citizen and Youth of the Year 2025.
City Manager de Geus reported that the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy approved a grant of $100,000 to the City. Funds will be utilized for the City's annual weed abatement program with goat grazing brush clearance services and to initiate the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). City Manager de Geus reported the State of California released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Westlake Village and Los Angeles County this week. More areas of Westlake Village are now located in the Very High Fire Severity Zone as designated by the State Fire Marshal and can impact fire insurance coverage, legislation, building regulations, and grant eligibility for fire mitigation projects.
Mr. de Geus reported that he along with several Councilmembers attended the Beyond the Surface event, a Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) and water tech company, OceanWell that demonstrated a new innovative technology to create a reliable and environmentally sustainable approach to harvest drinking water from the ocean. The event showcased OceanWell's submerged desalination water filtration technology, which may potentially provide a stable, scalable and climate-resilient source of water in the future.
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STAFF COMMENTS (continued):
City Manager de Geus highlighted agenda topics for the upcoming Council Committee meetings and City Council meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmember Davis commented on the goat grazing brush clearance services.
Councilmember Halpern noted the significance of OceanWell's water purification technology offering desalination to provide a stable, climate-resilient source of water.
Councilmember Pearl commented on the $100,000 grant opportunity from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the City's use in fire resiliency and protection.
Mayor Honig introduced her daughter in the audience, Meredith, visiting from Seattle.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sheriff's Department Report
Deputy Brian Knott presented the Sheriff Department's report for February 2025 including crime statistics. He expressed appreciation for the City's support of the Lost Hills deputies during the recent wildfires. Deputy Knott invited residents to the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House on April 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
2. Fire Department Report
Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith presented the Fire Department's report for February 2025 including the number of fires, medical response calls, and rescue activities conducted. He expressed appreciation for the City's support of the Los for mar out pang me los ad i amend in me for co.
new fire map, snake season, and indicators for future fire seasons.
Chamber of Commerce - Quarterly Report
Josh Gray, Director of Government Affairs and Tourism highlighted recent and upcoming events of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Information for events are located at www.conejochamber.org.
Library Report
Julie Frieze, Manager, Westlake Village Daniel K. Ludwig Library, presented the Library's report for the month of February 2025 covering traffic, circulation, programs, and reference requests.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 24-003; RESOLUTION NO. 2394-25 Mayor Honig opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Asp presented a request for approval of Planned Development Permit (PDP) No. 24-003 authorizing exterior renovations, including painting and improvements to the existing building facades and storefronts at the North Ranch Gateway shopping center located at 30805 - 30895 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
Providing background, Ms. Asp stated the property owner is proposing exterior renovations to enhance the appearance of the center. These improvements include repainting and revisions to make the five buildings' architectural character more consistent with a cohesive earthen tone color scheme and coordinated storefront and awning design.
Planning Director Asp reviewed the proposed modifications including standardizing storefronts, sanding and resealing wood sidings, and replacing some of the awnings. Ms. Asp stated that Building D renovations encompass the most exterior modifications to enhance its visual appeal and presence along Thousand Oaks Boulevard. These changes include removing outdated stucco, expanding entry hardscape, replacing fixed windows with operable sliding expanding and re lara cape windows, and replacing the existing trellis at the building entrance with a new canopy featuring recessed downlights. No changes are proposed to the existing landscaping, parking lot layout, or signage program.
On March 5, 2025, the Land Use Committee (McSweeney/Halpern) reviewed the Planned Development Permit request and recommended forwarding it to the City Council for a Public Hearing. Both committee members expressed support for the design changes to Building D, particularly the more open and inviting frontage at the property entrance and endorsed the proposed color palette.
Project Manager Lauren Golem, Sterling Organization, on behalf of the property owners, addressed the City Council.
Public Speakers:
Amy Rauer, Kurt Rauer, Mariela Tuchi, and Ayelet Goldberg Items received at the meeting from Amy Rauer and Mariela Tuchi.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
The City Council requested that the applicant address the concerns expressed by he public speakers regarding noise from a shopping center tenant and inquire vhen the residents brought this matter to the City's attention Mayor Honig closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council discussion included addressing the noise issue, thanking the property owner for requesting to update and invest in our community, and that the noise concerns from residents must be resolved before this PDP can be approved.
City Council requested that the applicant, property manager, and Baja Fresh attend a Land Use committee meeting to address the noise issue.
Councilmember Davis moved to refer this item back to the Land Use committee to discuss the matters related to the noise. Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 5-0.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ASSESSMENTS FOR LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS: RESOLUTION NOS. 2395-25, 2396-25 AND 2397- Mayor Honig opened the Public Hearing. City Engineer Hughes reported the City vithin timuste distants forensation session to maintele certain e within the three districts tor installation
landscaping and street lighting improvements.
Ms. Hughes reviewed the assessment amounts for each District, stating no changes are being proposed to the current assessment amounts in any of the Districts. S astate thaintairate stal of subody wilto prosederation or raising assessments in the future. A few of the key cost factors included increased costs for maintenance and contract services, rising utility rates, and costs associated with the City's transition to sustainable practices with Green Zone technology.
Mayor Honig closed the Public Hearing
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued):
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney moved that City Council adopt Resolution Numbers 2395-25, 2396-25, and 2397-25 to Levy the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-26 within the Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Westlake Spectrum Landscape District No. 15; and that the City Clerk and City Engineer be directed to file a certified copy of the Resolutions, Annual Assessments and Diagrams with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller.
Councilmember Halpern seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO 2395-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2025- 26 FISCAL YEAR, AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
RESOLUTION NO 2396-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR, AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION
WITH WESTLAKE VILLAGE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
RESOLUTION NO. 2397-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR, AND ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH WESTLAKE SPECTRUM LOCAL LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 15 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE
MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Engineering Department Report
City Engineer Hughes provided the Engineering report highlighting the enhancements to the Community Park trash enclosure and entry monument sign projects. Sidewalk Improvement work continues, a request for proposal (RPF) for the Lakeview Canyon Road Complete Street Design is currently in the bidding City Council Minutes
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MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
process, and Street Improvement Program work schedules will be finalized shortly.
Water updates included discussions from the recent wildfires and watershed impacts.
Planning Department Report
Planning Director Asp provided the Planning Department Status Report announcing the April 19, 2025 Shred Day Event at City Hall for residents from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Housing Element implementation for Large Group Homes is coming to City Council for consideration in April, and staff is working on slope development standards and North Business Park Specific Plan modifications related to non-conforming businesses.
3. Cultural Recreation Report
Community Services Coordinator Roush provided the Cultural Recreation report stating on March 19, 2025, staff returned to White Oak Elementary School to visit the 4th grade students and talk about local government as part of the City to Schools Program. Public Safety Officer Mike Woodard, Public Works Manager Tim Iverson, and the City Accountant Wendi Leeds discussed how the different departments work together within the City. On April 9, 2025 there will be a field trip and mock Council Meeting at City Hall, and on May 14, 2025 a visit to an official Council Meeting.
Ms. Roush announced the upcoming Earth Month Festivities: Wishbone Trail Clean-Up with the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency on April 12, 2025, 9:00-11:00 a.m., the Bi-Annual Shred event with Waste Management on April 19, 2025, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at City Hall, and the Earth Day Festival on April 26 2025, 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the Community Park. For more information visit the City's website at www.wlv.org/events.
Community Services Coordinator Roush highlighted upcoming Summer events including TGIF Concerts at the Civic Center, Saturdays in the Park concerts and Movie in the Park at Berniece Bennett Park. She reminded residents that nominations for the 2025 Citizen and Youth of the Year awards are now open, and close on Monday, March 31, 2025. https://wlv.org/249/Citizen-Youth-of-the-Year for more information and nomination forms.
Ms. Roush reported that she and Assistant to the City Manager Mott attended the first "88 for 28" planning meeting - aligning 88 Los Angeles County cities ahead of the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles. She noted that initial general information was gathered at the meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 5-0.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective March 15, 2025 in the amount of $565,054.82.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS - City Council reappointed to the Public Safety Advisory Board Ted Corwin and Shirley Richards and appointed Gabriel Albarian all with the term ending March 31, 2027.
2. AGREEMENT WITH FINALSITE (FORMERLY BLACKBOARD
CONNECT) FOR ALERT AND WARNING NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS -
City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with Finalsite for alert and warning notification systems and authorized the Mayor to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
3. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROGRESS PAYMENTS TO TORO ENTERPRISES, INC.; RESOLUTION NO. 2398-25 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 2398-25.
RESOLUTION NO 2398-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AUTHORIZING PROGRESS PAYMENTS TO TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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OLD BUSINESS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-002; RESOLUTION NO. 2399-25 Supplemental Packet - correcting error on staff report.
Planning Director Asp presented a request for approval to terminate Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 10-008 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-002 for a one-time expansion and relocation of the CS Motorwerks motor vehicle repair facility from 31129 Via Colinas, Suite 701 to 31117 Via Colinas, Suite 403.
Providing background, Ms. Asp stated on March 12, 2025, the City Council held a Public Hearing to consider the application for CUP No. 24-002 to expand and relocate a legal nonconforming motor vehicle repair facility from 31129 Via Colinas, Suite 701 to 31117 Via Colinas, Suite 403. The City Council voted to direct staff to prepare a resolution approving the CUP. [Vote: 3-Yes (Councilmember Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig); 2-No (Councilmembers Pearl and Davis); 0-Absent; 0-Abstain]
City Council requested staff to read the Conditions of Approval and Findings for the record.
City Attorney Boga stated the Conditions of Approval include City Council's intent that this is a one-time approval and City Council is not obligated to approve another extension and relocation in the future, which is normal for any CUP.
Councilmember Halpern moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2399- 25 to terminate Condition Use Permit No. 10-008 and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-002 for a one-time expansion and relocation of the CS Motorwerks motor vehicle repair facility from 31129 Via Colinas, Suite 701 to 31117 Via Colinas, Suite 403. Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmember Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: Councilmembers Pearl and Davis
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Honig declared the motion passed 3-Yes (Councilmember Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig); 2-No (Councilmembers Pearl and Davis); 0-Absent; O-Abstain.
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OLD BUSINESS (continued):
RESOLUTION NO 2399-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE TERMINATING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 10-008 AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 24-002 FOR THE RELOCATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY FROM 31129 VIA COLINAS, SUITE 701 TO 31117 VIA COLINAS, SUITE 403 (CS MOTORWERKS)
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Honig announced the next City Council meeting will be held on April 9, 2025 with a Study Session at 4:30 p.m. and Regular Session at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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