Minutes — Westlake Village City Council, February 25, 2026

SUSAN MSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:

This regular meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor McSweeney on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor McSweeney lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Councilmembers Honig, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis
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, Associate Planner Orr, Community Services Manager Roush, and Community Services Specialist Mattappally.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Mayor Pro Tem Halpern moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.

Councilmember Honig moved to approve the Minutes of February 11, 2026 Study Session and City Council Regular Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Halpern seconded the motion.

Lindsey Horvath, Third District Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Quarterly Office Update
Staff representing Lindsey Horvath, Third District Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Daniell Vicente, Las Virgenes & Topanga Field Deputy and J.C.

Carter, Emergency Management Liaison, presented a quarterly update on Los Angeles County activities and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors matters.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL RESPONSE: None
STAFF COMMENTS:

City Manager de Geus welcomed new team member Community Services Specialist Annette Mattappally. Mr. de Geus reported progress on courtyard construction and recent woodchip installation at local parks, Restaurant Week participation and the Pure Water Project informational session for residents. Reminders for the Leaf Blower Rebate Program, an Emergency Preparedness Seminar (March 4, 2026), nominations for Citizen and Youth of the Year (closing March 31, 2026) and Westlake Village Community Foundation Scholarship applications (due by March 31, 2026) were provided.

City Manager de Geus previewed upcoming agenda items for future Council Committee and City Council meetings.

COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Sheriff's Department Report
Deputy Chad Ray presented the Sheriff Department's report for the month of January 2026 covering crime statistics.

Fire Department Report
month of January 202 including tre unted to Fe, medices report is the rescue activities conducted

3. Library Report
Julie Frieze, Manager, Westlake Village Daniel K. Ludwig Library, presented the library's report for the month of January 2026 covering traffic, circulation, programs, and reference requests.

CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE AND LAS VIRGENES - LAS VIRGENES - MALIBU COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (COG): UPDATE ON THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY SALES TAX MEASURE AND RELATED ASSEMBLY BILL 1768, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION ON THE CITY'S POSITION FOR THE COG's VOTE
City Manager de Geus reported that Los Angeles County is proposing a five-year, half-cent sales-tax increasethe Essential Services Restoration Act-to offset projected Medicaid funding cuts. If approved by voters in June 2026, the County sales tax rate would rise to 10.25%, generating about $1 billion annually for health-related services. Companion legislation Assembly Bill (AB) 1768 would allow the County to exceed the State's sales-tax cap.

Many cities, along with the California Contract Cities Association, oppose the measure, arguing it would disproportionately burden residents, push some cities above an 11% tax rate, and reduce local fiscal flexibility. The COG also indicated opposition.

Mr. de Geus stated that at the February 17, 2026 meeting of the Las Virgenes- Malibu Council of Governments (COG), the Board received an update on the proposed countywide sales-tax increase and is expected to take an official position on the measure in March. The City Council was asked to give directions to its COG representative, Councilmember Pearl, on whether to support or oppose the ballot measure and AB 1768 so he can cast the City's informed vote at the March 17, 2026 COG meeting.

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Councilmember Pearl provided a summary of the Board of Supervisors' Der Pring the bee deliberations regarding the General Use Tax versus a Special Tax, the proposed spending plan, the formation of an oversight committee, and AB 1768.

The City Council reached consensus to oppose the County's sales tax measure and Assembly Bill 1768. The Council also expressed appreciation for Councilmember Pearl's overview.

Councilmember Pearl moved that the City Council provide direction to the COG representative and City staff regarding the City's opposition to the County's sales tax measure and opposition to Assembly Bill 1768. Mayor Pro Tem Halpern seconded the motion.

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 16-004 MODIFICATION NO. 5; RESOLUTION NO. 2437-26
Associate Planner Orr presented a request for approval of a modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 16-004 to allow onsite sales of all alcoholic beverages and to extend its Friday and Saturday hours to midnight. The brewery already has approvals for tasting, offsite sales, entertainment, outdoor seating, and food service, and the site is suitable for these uses within the Business Park zone.

Staff and the Land Use Committee support the extended hours to 12:00 a.m., noting compatibility with the area and minimal impacts. The project is exempt from CEQA, has no significant fiscal effects, and was properly noticed.

On January 7, 2026, the Land Use Committee (Mayor McSweeney/Mayor Pro Tem Halpern) reviewed the request and did not object to authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages.

On February 4, 2026, The item was returned to the Land Use Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Halpern/Councilmember Pearl). The Committee expressed support for expanding operating hours to 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, while leaving open the option for the applicant to return at a later date to request operating hours up to 1:00 a.m. Based on this direction, the Committee recommended that the item be forwarded to the full City Council for a Public Hearing.

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Jenelle Kagay, on behalf of 14 Cannons Brewing Company, addressed the City Council.

Mayor Pro Tem Halpern moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2437- 26, determining Modification No. 5 of Conditional Use Permit No. 16-004 is exempt from CEQA and authorize a time extension, the sale of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, the sale of beer and wine for tasting and offsite consumption, indoor live entertainment, use of outdoor seating, food service, and extended operating hours for an existing brewery at 31125 Via Colinas, Suites 907 and 908 (14 Cannons). Councilmember Honig seconded the motion.

OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVES A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 16-004, AUTHORIZING A TIME EXTENSION, THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES FOR ONSITE CONSUMPTION, THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR

TASTING AND OFFSITE CONSUMPTION, INDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, USE OF

OUTDOOR SEATING, FOOD SERVICE, AND EXTENDED OPERATING HOURS FOR AN EXISTING BREWERY AT 31125 VIA COLINAS SUITES 907 AND 908 (14

CANNONS)

2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-003 MODIFICATION 2; RESOLUTION NO. 2438-26
Associate Planner Orr reported that Daily Breath Pilates is requesting a second time extension of its Conditional Use Permit to continue operating its Pilates studio at the County Line Shopping Center. The studio has been operating since 2015 with small class sizes, adequate parking availability, and no reported issues or complaints. Mr. Orr noted that the use is consistent with the Commercial Planned Development Zone and compatible with surrounding businesses.

On February 4, 2026, the Land Use Committee (Mayor Pro Tem Halpern/Councilmember Pearl) reviewed the request and recommended it move forward for a Public Hearing. Staff found the use appropriate for the location, noted no adverse impacts, and recommended approval of a five-year time extension, with the project exempt from CEQA and carrying no significant fiscal impact.

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Carolina Weiss, Pilates Teacher, on behalf of Daily Breath Pilates, addressed the City Council.

Councilmember Honig moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2438-26, determining Conditional Use Permit No. 15-003, Modification No. 2 is exempt from CEQA and authorize the continued operation of a Pilates studio located at 4613 Lakeview Canyon Road (Daily Breath Pilates). Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.

YES: Councilmembers Honig, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, and Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McSweeney declared the motion passed 4-Yes, 0-No, 0-Abstain, 1-Absent (Councilmember Davis)
RESOLUTION NO. 2438-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-003, MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A PILATES STUDIO LOCATED AT 4613 LAKEVIEW CANYON ROAD (DAILY BREATH PILATES) MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Engineering Department Report
City Engineer Hughes provided the Engineering Report highlighting the Street Improvement Program, Civic Center Backup Battery Plan, Regional Smart Cities Fiber Network Project, and Pure Water Project.

2. Planning Department Report
Planning Director Asp provided the Planning Department Report highlighting the Hazards Chapter Update of the General Plan, future adoption of the California Building and Fire Code Update 2026, Slope Development Standards evaluation, and Non-Conforming Walls study.

3. Cultural Recreation Report
Community Services Manager Roush highlighted the recent Westlake Village Discovers event, titled "The Arts", which featured interactive booths, local artists, and partner organizations. The City-to-Schools program continued with classroom lessons at White Oak Elementary school on local government and will conclude with a spring field trip to City Hall. Upcoming Earth Month events include a trail cleanup on April 11, a shred event on April 18, and the City's Earth Day Festival on April 25, 2026.

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CONSENT CALENDAR:

Mayor Pro Tem Halpern moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.

YES: Councilmembers Honig, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, and Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Davis
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McSweeney declared the motion passed 4-Yes, 0-No, 0-Abstain, 1-Absent (Councilmember Davis)
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective February 15, 2026 in the amount of $456,902.12
GENERAL BUSINESS:
2026 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE - City Council appointed Steve Kerman, Jeff France, Tish Matthews, Marcus Shapiro and Limor Magen to the 2026 Community Service Grant Advisory Committee.

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AMEND

CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM; RESOLUTION NUMBER 2439-26 AND

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACT
AMENDMENT; ORDINANCE NO. 313-26 - City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2439-26, waived the full reading and introduced Ordinance No. 313-26, approved a CEQA exemption, and scheduled the second reading for March 25, 2026.

RESOLUTION NO. 2439-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO

APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO ITS CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF

ADMINISTRATION CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
ORDINANCE NO. 313-26: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ITS

CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

ACCEPTANCE OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT (FA
9200000000MM550318) WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA) FOR
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8 THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SIGNAL PROJECT
PHASE I - City Council entered into funding agreement F. 200000000MM550318 in the amount of $495,000 with Los Angele County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Westlake Village ITS Signal Project, Phase II and authorized the Mayor or City Manager to sign OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ADJOURNMENT:

Mayor McSweeney adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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