CERGTEWESTLAKE DICTE
KELLY HONIG SUSAN McSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Honig on Wednesday, April 23, 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:
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Clerk Kramer.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Halpern moved to approve the Agenda as presented. 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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Minutes of April 9, 2025 Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting. 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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
Calvary Church, Westlake Village - January Wildfires Community Support and Response
Calvary Community Church Director of Local Outreach Rachel Fitzpatrick presented community resource opportunities for residents. Calvary Community Church Pastor Jason McMaster presented an overview of the church resources provided to the fire department and those in need during the recent wildfires.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Frank Bonvino, Jason Awe, Susan Curtis, Craig Beatty.
COUNCIL RESPONSE:
Mayor Honig expressed her shock and dismay regarding a recent meeting of the Three Springs Homeowners Association (HOA) at which two hundred and sixty ballots were received but the HOA leadership did not acknowledge or open the ballots.
Councilmember Pearl stated the recent actions of the Three Springs HOA raises considerable concerns as to whether the City has a willing partner in the HOA with regard to the City's assistance and coordination of the possible transfer of debris basins maintenance responsibilities to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. He requested that the City Council consider adding the Storm Drain Transfer Application topic back on a future City Council agenda.
Councilmembers Halpern and Davis also requested that the Storm Drain Transfer Application process return on a future City Council agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeny stated she was upset over the HOA actions.
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STAFF COMMENTS:
City Manager de Geus gave an update on the lighting retrofits being installed at Canyon Oaks Park along with a new controller panel and replacement of one light pole.
Mr. de Geus mentioned that the City deployed Cyvl A.l., an artificial intelligence technology to analyze the pavement condition index of City streets. Utilizing advanced camera sensors and the global positioning system (GPS), three-dimensional maps with a complete visual analysis of pavement distress will be created to produce a more accurate and objective pavement evaluation.
Mr. de Geus announced that the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Open House will be held on April 26, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. He invited residents to the City's Earth Day Festival at the Westlake Village Community Park on April 26, 2025 from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. followed by the "The Wild Robot" screening at 6:00 p.m. on the baseball field. Attendees will learn ways to protect the planet and enjoy food, crafts, games, and more.
Mr. de Geus announced that the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meeting will be held on April 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center's large community room. Residents are encouraged to attend, whether CERT trained or not. The team will be learning personal safety to safeguard themselves at home or while carrying out CERT duties.
City Manager de Geus highlighted agenda topics for the upcoming Council Committee meetings and City Council meetings.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor Honig reported that the first episode of a new video series, "Visiting the Village", was taped at Heart Boutique located at the Shoppes in Westlake Village. Each month Mayor Honig and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney will visit different businesses throughout the City. Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney commented on the lovely experience of being an ambassador for the City and invited residents to view the video at https://vimeo.com/1076826719?share=copy#t=0.
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
Sheriff's Department Report
Deputy Brian Knott presented the Sheriff Department's report for March 2025 including crime statistics. He discussed e-motorcycles that are considered vehicles and are subject to the same rules and regulations as traditional motorcycles and must adhere to all California Vehicle Code. The department has been educating riders and the public about e-motorcycle laws and safety regulations but has now begun enforcement efforts concerns. Deputy Knott invited residents to the Sheriffs Open House on April 26 e-motorcycles from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm including fingerprinting, search and rescue, and Den to Knot invited City Council Minutes
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helicopter. He introduced a black labrador named Darcy, the station's emotional support dog.
2. Fire Department Report
Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith presented the Fire Department's report for March 2025 including the number of fires, medical response calls, and rescue activities conducted. He discussed the traffic impacts due to the Palisades fire with heavy traffic on Kanan and Las Virgenes Roads and asked residents to be patient anc slow down to avoid accidents. Chief Smith noted that defensible spaces inspections will begin in May. He expressed appreciation to Westlake Village businesses for treating the fire department so well during the wildfires.
Library Report
Julie Frieze, Manager, Westlake Village Daniel K. Ludwig Library, presented the Library's report for the month of March 2025 covering traffic, circulation, programs, and reference requests.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 307-25 PERTAINING TO A ZONING
TEXT AMENDMENT FOR LARGE RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
IMPLEMENTING PROGRAM 4.8 OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Mayor Honig opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Asp presented a request for approval to waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 307-25, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapters 9.2, 9.5, and 9.6, and to add a new Chapter 9.46 to the Westlake Village Municipal Code for Large Residential Care Facilities implementing program 4.8 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and schedule the second reading for May 14, 2025.
Providing background, Ms. Asp stated that as part of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element certified by the State Department of Housing 1 and Community Development (HCD) in 2022, the City was required to process a Zoning Ordinance amendment to allow Large Residential Care Facilities in all residential zones to be consistent with State law. Program No. 4.8 of the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element states: "Review Zoning Ordinance for provisions for large group homes (7+ persons) and amend the Zoning Ordinance to develop mitigating strategies to review potential constraints and facilitate the development of large group homes." Ms. Asp stated that failure to amend the Zoning Ordinance to comply with Program
4.8 of the City's Housing Element can result in HCD decertifying the Housing Element. HCD has asserted that the State does not permit significant local discretion in this area, making the City's capacity to regulate them effectively quite limited under current law.
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Planning Director Asp reviewed the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance including the definition of Residential Care Facilities, Seven or More Residents - Zones, and standards and findings.
On March 5, 2025, the Land Use Committee (McSweeney/Halpern) reviewed the proposed text changes. The Committee acknowledged the need to move forward with the amendments in alignment with State requirements and recommended the text amendments be brought to the City Council for a public hearing.
Mayor Honig closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Halpern moved that the City Council waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 307-25, a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Chapters
9.2, 9.5, and 9.6, and to add new Chapter 9.46 to the Westlake Village Municipal Code for Large Residential Care Facilities implementing program 4.8 of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element and schedule the second reading for May 14, 2025. 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.
ORDINANCE NO. 307-25: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AMENDING THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.2 SECTION
9.2.020, CHAPTER 9.5 SECTION 9.5.030 AND REGULATIONS TABLE, CHAPTER 9.6 SECTION 9.6.030, SECTION 9.6.040 AND REGULATIONS TABLE, AND ADDING CHAPTER 9.46 TO ADD RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY REGULATIONS AND
APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. Engineering Department Report
City Engineer Hughes provided the Engineering report and stated that the design for the sidewalk segment from Baronsgate Drive to Lakeview Canyon Road will continue, however the construction phase will be delayed to align with the Las Virgenes Pure Water Project pipeline installations. Ms. Hughes highlighted the status of the Lakeview Canyon Complete Street project, Street Improvement work that begins next week, North Santa Monica Bay Watershed Area Steering Committee's adoption of the five-year stormwater investment program plan, and Civic Center Improvements for the roof replacement and generator replacement projects.
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Planning Department Report
Planning Director Asp provided the Planning Department Status Report and announced that staff is preparing an annual housing progress report on the status of the Housing Element of the General Plan, and progress of its implementation efforts to meet the City's share of regional housing needs. She highlighted updates on the North Business Park Specific Plan amendments to clarify prohibitive uses, the active steps taken by North Ranch Gateway and Baja Fresh to address noise concerns, and noted that the April 19, 2025 Shred Event was well attended with over 9,000 pounds of paper collected.
3. Cultural Recreation Report
Community Services Coordinator Roush provided the Cultural Recreation report and highlighted the City to Schools April 9, 2025 mock Student City Council meeting. The students heard presentations on how to properly recycle and compost organics from Waste Management. She announced that the student City Council will visit the regular City Council meeting on May 14, 2025.
Ms. Roush reviewed Earth Month festivities including the Wishbone Trail Clean- Up held on April 12, 2025, the Bi-Annual Shred Event held on April 19, 2025, and invited residents to join the fun at the upcoming Earth Day Festival on April 26, 2025 at the Community Park from 3:00-5:30 pm followed by "The Wild Robot" screening at 6:00 pm on the baseball field.
Ms. Roush announced the first of the 2025 summer season's T.G.I.F. Concerts in the Courtyard. Lindero Canyon Middle School and Agoura High School Jazz Bands will perform on May 30, 2025 at the Civic Center at 7:00 pm. Food trucks open at 6:00 pm. For more information visit www.wlv.org/concerts.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Davis 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 April 15, 2025 in the amount of $ 416,151.29
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GENERAL BUSINESS:
APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THROUGH JUNE
30, 2029 - City Council approved the Public Health Services Agreement with County of Los Angeles for Public Heath through June 30, 2029 with an automatic five-year renewal indefinitely, and authorized the Mayor to
2. APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE INTERNSHIP JOB SERIES; PLANNING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENTS; RESOLUTION NO. 2401-25 - City Council approved Resolution No. 2401-25 Approving Job Descriptions and Salary Schedule for the Internship Job Series for the Planning, Community Services and Administration Departments in the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 2401-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE ADOPTING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND
SALARY SCHEDULE FOR AN INTERNSHIP • JOB SERIES FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENTS
OLD BUSINESS:
2035 STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
City Manager de Geus presented a request to appoint the 2035 Strategic Plan Committee members. The City Council approved the Advisory Committee to include a diverse group of residents, that each Councilmember will appoint one , that Mayor Honig and Councilmember Pearl will serve as the 2035 Strategic Plan Ad-Hoc Committee, that five committee members will be recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee, and that all members will be confirmed by the full City Council.
City Manager de Geus reported that recruitment was conducted from February 12, 2025 through March 7, 2025 and that the Strategic Plan Ad-Hoc Committee recommended the following five residents for appointment:
Name Homeowners Association
Ted Corwin Parkwood Estates and Watergate
Lara Evangelista Westlake Colony
Tish Matthews First Neighborhood
Tom Sutphen Lakeshore
TJ Tramonto Westlake Trails
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Councilmember appointments were as follows:
Appointed By Name Homeowners
Association
Mayor Honig Mark Teitelbaum Three Springs
Mayor Pro Tem Chad Martinson Canyon Oaks
McSweeney
Councilmember Halpern Rick Winters First Neighborhood
Councilmember Pearl Curt Knabe Renaissance
Councilmember Davis Lindsay Iwanoff First Neighborhood
Mr. de Geus reviewed the committee's proposed meeting schedule.
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney moved that the City Council appoint Ted Corwin, Lara Evangelista, Tish Matthews, Tom Sutphen, TJ Tramonto, and confirm City Council appointees Mark Teitlbaum, Chad Martinson, Rick Winters, Curt Knabe and Lindsay Iwanoff to the 2035 Strategic Plan Committee. 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.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
IKM ENGINEERING
City Manager de Geus presented a request for approval of a Professional Services Agreement with TKM Engineering, Inc., for professional traffic engineering services. Mr. de Geus stated that the City issued a request for proposals (RFP) for traffic engineering services in November 2024, two proposals were received, both firms were interviewed, and all panel members selected TKM Engineering as the firm recommended for their experience, customer service, engineering perspective, and fiscal impact. Mr. Thomas Mericle was recommended to be appointed I as the new City Traffic Engineer. The Administrative Committee (Honig/McSweeney) met with Mr. Mericle at the April 14, 2025 Administrative Committee meeting and supported the recommendation.
City Traffic Engineer Wessel provided an overview of Mr. Mericle's background and experience in transportation planning, design, and operations. He will be supported by a team which includes Deputy City Traffic Engineer, Mr. James City Council Minutes
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Biega, and other staff as needed. Mr. Biega also has extensive experience, including serving as City Traffic Engineer for other cities.
Thomas Mericle, TKM Engineering, and Mr. Biega addressed the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney moved that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement with TKM Engineering, Inc. for professional traffic engineering services and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 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.
ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION, AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR THE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE CIVIC CENTER COURTYARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
City Manager de Geus presented a request for the City Council to adopt the plans and specifications for the Westlake Village Civic Center Courtyard Improvements Project and authorize staff to advertise bids for the construction of the project. City Engineer Hughes highlighted the specifications and plans, explained the materials, furniture options, storage shed dimensions and colors, irrigation plan, and planting plan. Ms. Hughes discussed the cost estimates. Bid schedules will be separate schedules for front courtyard, back courtyard, and shed. The award will be based on the total cost of each of the three schedules.
On April 16, 2025, the Veteran's Honor Tree sculpture design and Civic Center Courtyard Improvements Project were presented to the Veteran's Ad Hoc Committee (Pearl/Halpern). The Committee recommended the Civic Center Courtyard plans and specifications be forwarded to the full City Council and recommended authorization to advertise bids for the construction of the project.
City Council discussion included picnic tables, bidding process, Honor Tree Sculpture, and whether postponing back courtyard improvements would impact the Honor Tree.
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bids for the construction of the project. Councilmember Davis 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.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Honig announced the next City Council meeting will be held on May 14, 2025 with a Study Session at 4:30 p.m. and the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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