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SUSAN MeSWEENEY BRAD HALPERN RAY PEARL NED E DAVIS KELLY HONIG Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
August 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
This Special Meeting of the Westlake Village City Council was called to order by Mayor McSweeney on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:23 p.m., at 31200 Oak Crest Drive, Westlake Village with teleconference participation of Mayor McSweeney as noticed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor McSweeney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
Mayor McSweeney attended via Zoom from the posted
teleconference location.
ABSENT: None
Also Present: City Manager de Geus, Assistant City Manager Wilson, City Attorney Boga, City Clerk Mann and Deputy City Manager Mott.
City Clerk Mann stated for the record that the City had a power and internet outage right before the scheduled meeting. Both issues were resolved but resulted in starting the meeting late.
Ms. Mann reminded individuals that they can attend the meeting in-person, virtually or at the teleconference location and noted the Mayor McSweeney submitted a photo of the agenda posting in Ireland.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Davis moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Councilmember Pearl seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McSweeney declared the motion passed 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION ADDRESSING NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION WITH NO MORE CANDIDATES THAN OFFICES TO BE ELECTED PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229; RESOLUTION NO. 2467- 26 City Clerk Mann reported that on June 10, 2026 the City Council adopted the Resolutions Calling the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 for three City Council seats. A Notice of Election was published on July 10, 2026 which advised of the nomination period (July 13 to August 7, 2026). Throughout the nomination period "Candidates with Status" document was posted on the city's website. Nomination period concluded with three qualified candidates for the three seats to be elected: Susan McSweeney, Brad Halpern and Ray Pearl. A Statement of Facts was issued to the City Council following the close of the nomination period stating there were not more qualified candidates than seats and published on August 14, 2026.
Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10229, the Council is authorized to appoint the qualified candidates and cancel the election. Individuals' appointments will start their term on December 9, 2026 as if they were voted into office and will hold their four-year term in the same manner and authority as if they were elected.
The Council considered and moved to formally appoint three unopposed candidates to City Council seats and cancel the November 2026 municipal election, thereby avoiding the cost and administration of an uncontested election.
Councilmember Honig moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2467-26 appointing Susan McSweeney, Brad Halpern and Ray Pearl to City Council for a four-year term and cancelling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election pursuant to the Elections Code Section 10229 and direct the City Clerk to file a City Council Special Meeting Minutes
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NEW BUSINESS (continued):
certified copy of such Resolution with the Los Angeles County Election Division.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion.
YES: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
NO: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McSweeney declared the motion passed 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 2467-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THREE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES (SUSAN McSWEENEY, BRAD HALPERN AND RAY PEARL) FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE (2026-2030) AND CANCELLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 10229
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Halpern announced the loss of:
• John Knipe, former City Engineer, was responsible for the Lindero Canyon Overpass Bridge and Community Park.
• John McDonough, first Mayor for the City. John was 97 years old. John's leadership was instrumental in the City's development, serving on the Cityhood Committee which lead to the residents approving the City Incorporation in 1981 and being elected in the first City Council election.
Mayor Pro Tem Halpern requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of both John Knipe and John McDonough.
Mayor McSweeney adjourned the meeting at 1:40 pm.
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Susan. MoSweeney, Mayor
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Antoinette Mann, City Clerk BORATED DECI
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