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SUSAN MCSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
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Study Session Meeting of the City Council
January 14, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
This Study Session meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor McSweeney on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:35 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
ABSENT: None
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, City Attorney Boga, Assistant City Manager Hughes, Assistant to the City Manager Mott, Public Works Manager Iverson, Public Services Inspector Mercado, Administrative Analyst PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
STUDY SESSION:
Joint Westlake Village City Council and Representatives from the Westlake Village Homeowner's Association (HOA)
Mayor McSweeney thanked the HOA Presidents/Representatives for their attendance and for their continued volunteer service to the community, emphasizing the meaningful impact of their contributions.
City Manager De Geus began the meeting with introductions and provided an overview of the Strategic Plan's progress, including the purpose and goals of the 2035 Strategic Plan. He summarized key findings from the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee and City Council Study Session Minutes
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presented insights from the 2035 Strategic Plan Community Survey conducted by Dr.
Timothy McLarney of True North Research in November 2025.
The discussion with the HOA representatives focused on four key questions:
1. What makes living in Westlake Village special? Consider services, programs, or unique features of the City.
2. Where do you see opportunities for improvement within the City?
3. What additional programs, services, or enhancements could improve the quality of life in Westlake Village?
4. What are your greatest concerns for the community today and over the next 10 years?
Input was received and will be shared with the 2035 Strategic Plan Committee. City Councilmembers expressed their appreciation to the HOA Presidents for their time, input, and dedication. City Manager de Geus noted that the City will follow up via email with the four questions discussed and invited everyone to share any additional thoughts that may not have been addressed during the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor McSweeney adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. to the regular session scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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Susan McSweeney, Mayor
Attest:
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Carol Kramer, Deputy City Clerk
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