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SUSAN McSWEENEY
Mayor
BRAD HALPERN
Mayor Pro Tem
RAY PEARL
Councilmember
NED E DAVIS
Councilmember
KELLY HONIG
Councilmember
AGENDA
Special Meeting of the City Council
CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE
City Council Chambers
31200 Oak Crest Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91361
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - 6:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Honig, Davis, Pearl, Mayor Pro Tem Halpern, Mayor McSweeney
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of September 9, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
1. LAS VIRGENES-MALIBU COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL SMART
CITIES FIBER NETWORK PROJECT UPDATE
2. Pure Water Project Update - Verbal Report
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Members of the public may address the City Council on non-agenda items that are within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. Please observe the time limit (three minutes unless a different limit is set by the presiding officer for meeting management purposes). Public Comments may be presented via a written comment, see Page 1 for deadline. See pages 1 and 2 for instructions on speaking in-person and virtually.
COUNCIL RESPONSE:
STAFF COMMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. Sheriff's Department Report
2. Fire Department Report
3. Library Report
4. Supervisor’s Office Verbal Report
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-001, MODIFICATION NO. 3; RESOLUTION NO. 2469-26 - Determining Modification No. 3 of Conditional Use Permit No. 06- 001, is exempt from CEQA and authorize the continued sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption located at 30970 Russell Ranch Road (Lure Fish House).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2469-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-001, MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 30970 RUSSELL RANCH ROAD (LURE FISH HOUSE).
2. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 9.47 (ARTERIAL VIEWS
OVERLAY ZONE) TO THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE,
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES OF THE
OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION; ORDINANCE NO. 317-26 - Determine that Ordinance No. 317-26 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, waive full reading and introduce the ordinance, and schedule adoption of the ordinance for October 14, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 317-26 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE ADDING CHAPTER 9.47 TO THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH AN ARTERIAL VIEWS OVERLAY ZONE, AMENDING
THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES FOR
THE ARTERIAL VIEWS OVERLAY ZONE, AND APPROVING A CEQA
EXEMPTION DETERMINATION.
3. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 9.14.070 AND
9.14.080 OF THE WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; ORDINANCE NO. 318-26 - Determine Ordinance No. 318-26 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), that full reading of the ordinance be waived, that adoption of the ordinance be scheduled for October 14, 2026.
ORDINANCE NO. 318-26 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AMENDING SECTION 9.14.070 AND SECTION 9.14.080 OF THE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION.
MONTHLY IN-HOUSE DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. Engineering Department Report
2. Planning Department Report
3. Cultural Recreation Report
CONSENT CALENDAR: Matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. Unless otherwise requested by a Councilmember, there will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
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APPROVAL OF WARRANTS: Warrants effective September 15, 2026 in the amount of $471,821.43 (Warrant Register is on file with the City Clerk) GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 316-26. ORDINANCE TITLE: AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AMENDING THE
CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER
7.5 TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS ROADWAYS IN THE CITY - Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 316-26.
ORDINANCE NO. 316-26 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
WESTLAKE VILLAGE AMENDING THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 7.5 TO ESTABLISH SPEED
LIMITS ON VARIOUS ROADWAYS IN THE CITY
2. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION - Accept the Annual Street Improvement Project for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and authorize the City Clerk to execute and record a “Notice of Completion” for the project on behalf of the City.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR
COMMUNITY PARK TRASH ENCLOSURE PROJECT - Determine that the Community Park Trash Enclosure Project is exempt from CEQA, adopt the plans and specifications for the Community Park Trash Enclosure Project and authorize staff to advertise bids for the Community Park Trash Enclosure Project.
2. ADOPTION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR THE
BERNIECE BENNETT PARK RESTROOM REHABILITATION PROJECT - Adopt the plans and specifications for the Berniece Bennett Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Berniece Bennett Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project, find the Berniece Bennett Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301, 15302, and 15061(b)(3), and authorize staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ADJUSTMENT OF MEDICAL PREMIUM RATES AND EMPLOYER
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027; RESOLUTION 2470-26 - Adopt Resolution No. 2470-26, to Amend Resolution No. 1564-11 to Increase the Insurance Coverage Benefit for Full-Time Active and Retired Employees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2470-26 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1564-11
ADJUSTING MEDICAL PREMIUM RATES AND EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES
2. UPDATE ON MEASURE G – GOVERNANCE REFORM TASK FORCE
RECOMMENDATIONS AND COUNTY-CITY RELATIONS - City Council to receive and file this report
3. RATIFICATION OF THE PURCHASE OF A COMMUNITY TROLLEY AND
REQUEST FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
NEEDED REPAIRS AND REFURBISHMENT - Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $230,496.87 for purchase of the 2004 Ford Trolley and authorize the City Manager to approve needed repairs of up to $200,000.
ADJOURNMENT:
This agenda was posted on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. on the City’s website and in the Posting Board at City Hall.
Deputy City Clerk
September 24, 2026