KELLY HONIG SUSAN McSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
MINUTES
December 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
This Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor Honig on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pearl led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney, Mayor Honig
ABSENT: None
Also Present: City Attorney Boga, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Clerk Mann, Planning Director Asp, City Engineer Hughes, Assistant to the City Manager Mott, Public Works Manager Iverson, Public Services Inspector Mercado, Associate Planner Orr, Public Safety Officer Woodard, Community Preservation Officer Daste, Administrative Analyst Hamilton, Community Services Manager Roush, Deputy City Clerk Kramer, and Administrative Assistant Olkes.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS BY MAYOR HONIG
Mayor Honig introduced and welcomed the following dignitaries in the audience: Judge H. Jay Ford, Senator Henry Stern's representative Maya Goehner; Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's representative Daniell Vicente; City of Thousand Oaks Mayor Mikey Taylor; Las Virgenes Unified School District Board Member Linda Menges; Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce President/Chief Executive Officer Danielle Borja; Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments Executive Director Terry Dipple; Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Dustin Carr; Los Angeles County Fire Department Community Services Liaison Megan Currier; Former Westlake Village Councilmembers Bob Slavin and Philippa Klessig, and Former City of Thousand Oaks Councilmember Chuck Cohen.
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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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR HONIG
1. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Senator Henry Stern's representative Maya Goehner; City of Thousand Oaks Mayor Mikey Taylor; Las Virgenes Unified School District Board Member Linda Menges; Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce President/Chief Executive Officer Danielle Borja; Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Captain Dustin Carr; and Los Angeles County Fire Department Community Services Liaison Megan Currier all made presentations to Mayor Honig commemorating her term as Mayor.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's representative Daniell Vicente arrived after the presentations and personally presented Mayor Honig with a framed proclamation. Certificates were received from Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and Senator Ben Allen who were unable to attend and presented to Mayor Honig.
CITY PRESENTATION
Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney and the City Council presented Mayor Honig with a commemorative sailboat sculpture from the City in recognition of her service as
COMMENTS BY MAYOR HONIG
Assistant City Manager Wilson delivered remarks on behalf of City Manager de Geus and introduced a video highlighting the 2025 mayoral year. Mayor Honig concluded with closing comments and shared the City's key accomplishments during her term.
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COMMENTS BY FELLOW COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, and Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney offered remarks, expressing their gratitude to Mayor Honig for her leadership throughout her term
NEW BUSINESS:
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. Election of Mayor
City Clerk Mann announced that nominations were open for the Office of Mayor pursuant to the Westlake Village Municipal Code.
Mayor Honig moved to nominate Mayor Pro Tem McSweeney for the Office of Mayor. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion. City Clerk Mann closed the nominations.
YES: Councilmembers Davis, Pearl, Halpern, Mayor Pro
Tem McSweeney and Mayor Honig
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 5-0 and congratulated Mrs.
McSweeney.
Election of Mayor Pro Tem
City Clerk Mann announced that nominations were open for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem pursuant to the Westlake Village Municipal Code.
Councilmember Pearl moved to nominate Councilmember Halpern for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor McSweeney seconded the motion. City Clerk Mann closed the nominations.
YES: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Halpern, and
Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk Mann declared the motion passed 5-0 and congratulated Mr.
Halpern.
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CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION (continued):
C. Oath of Office Administered by Judge H. Jay Ford
Judge H. Jay Ford administered the Oath of Office to Mayor McSweeney and Mayor Pro Tem Halpern for their new offices.
Comments by New Mayor and New Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor McSweeney and Mayor Pro Tem Halpern delivered their acceptance speeches. Assistant City Manager Wilson shared remarks on behalf of City Manager de Geus and invited additional comments from the Council.
Councilmembers Honig, Davis, and Pearl extended their congratulations.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Honig seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, and Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McSweeney declared the motion passed 5-0.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
FINANCIAL SIGNATORY AUTHORIZATIONS AND POLICIES;
RESOLUTION NO. 2428-25 - City Council adopted Resolution No 2428- 25 establishing financial signatory title authorizations and policies.
RESOLUTION NO. 2428-25 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
WESTLAKE VILLAGE ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL AUTHORIZATIONS
SIGNATORY TITLES AND POLICIES
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Joan Borsten Vidov and Anton Perevalov
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor McSweeney adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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