Calabasas, CA
Recent Calabasas City Council topics include development projects, planning & zoning, resolutions & ordinances, public safety, technology, housing.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Development projects
- Planning & zoning
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Technology
- Housing
- Permits & licensing
- Contracts & procurement
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CalabasasCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $1,677,742 +1.3% yr/yr · +17.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (49)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Pro — Mayor
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Pro — Mayor
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting - Closed Session (Amended Agenda)
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Alicia Weintraub
- David Shapiro
Who’s on the Joint Planning Commission and Architectural Review Panel Special Meeting
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
- Washburn
Who’s on the Library Commission Regular Meeting
- Monica Parmar — Commissioner
- Karen Spearrin — Commissioner
- Laurel Ford
- Stephanie Adams
Who’s on the Library Commission Special Meeting
- Julie Shy-Sobol — Commissioner
- Mark Shear — Commissioner
- Monica Parmar
Who’s on the Planning Commission Regular Meeting
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Washburn — Commissioner
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
Who’s on the Planning Commission Special Meeting
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
- Washburn
Who’s on the Special City Council Meeting
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Who’s on the Special City Council Meeting - Ethics Training (AB 1234)
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20256 housing units ($4.2M)
Upcoming
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM
CANCELLED - Library Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Parks, Recreation and Education Commission
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Library Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Mayor's Youth Council Regular Meeting
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Environmental Commission Regular Meeting
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Communications and Technology Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Mayor's Youth Council Regular Meeting
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Library Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda
✓ Decided: Council introduces ADU ordinance update aligning with state law
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2026-426 to update the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, replacing the existing municipal code section to align with current California law. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Mayor Bozajian dissenting and Councilmember Shapiro absent. The Council also approved the consent calendar (4-0-1) and created a Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee (4-0-1).
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2026-426 updating ADU regulations (3-1-1)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and voting delegates (4-0-1)
- Created Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Bozajian and Mayor Pro Tem Albrecht (4-0-1)
- Deferred Measure K Independent Citizens Advisory Committee to September 9, 2026
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The Council met in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present to
discuss the following items:
1.
Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Negotiator: Kindon Meik, City Manager
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
2.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
3.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential for Litigation Against the City
(Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1))
Based on existing facts and circumstances which the City believes are not yet
known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, there is significant exposure to litigation
against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: One
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor
James
Bozajian,
Mayor
Pro
Tem
Edward
Albrecht,
and
Councilmembers Peter Kraut, David Shapiro, and Alicia Weintraub.
Absent: None.
Sr. Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; Deputy City
Manager Michael McConville; City Attorney Pam Lee; Community
Development Director Michael Klein; and City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pam Lee provided a closed session report indicating there was no
reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Carr led the Pledge …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Calabasas Planning Commission approves home addition and meeting minutes
The Calabasas Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes from August 6, 2026, along with Resolution 2026-823 on the consent calendar. The commission also approved a site plan review to construct a 1,019 square-foot addition at 25010 Rey Alberto Court. Additionally, staff announced that the September 3rd meeting is cancelled.
- Approved Consent Calendar including August 6, 2026 minutes and Resolution 2026-823 (5-0)
- Approved Site Plan Review SPR-2026-007 for a 1,019 square-foot addition at 25010 Rey Alberto Court (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Huzaineh called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Washburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Vice Chair Washburn moved, and Commissioner Harrison seconded the motion to
approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Huzaineh, Vice Chair Washburn, Commissioners Lia, Harrison and
Alternate Commissioner Steiner
Absent:
Commissioner Fassberg, excused.
Staff:
Community Development Director, Michael Klein; Associate Planner, Joel
Hayes and Deputy City Attorney, John Cardenas.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INTRODUCTIONS
Vice Chair Washburn reminded everyone that Leonis Adobe’s 60th anniversary
celebration is coming up on September 26th.
Mr. Washburn also announced that the Craftsmans Corner annexation has been
approved. He suggested reading the most recent Acorn or going to the City website
for more information.
Further, Mr. Washburn spoke regarding the Santa Monica Mountains Recreation
area, which is the largest urban park in the county. He recommended going to the
Santa Monica Mountains website (npr.gov/samo) for more information and ways to
get engaged with preservation and conservation issues.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2026
Page 2 of 4
Commissioner Harrison announced there was an article in the Los Angeles Times that …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution 2026-823. Vice Chair Washurn seconded the motion
5 yea
Huzaineh yea · Washburn yea · Lia yea · Harrison yea · Steiner yea
to approve the project and Vice Chair Washburn seconded the motion
5 yea
Huzaineh yea · Washburn yea · Lia yea · Harrison yea · Steiner yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Special City Council Meeting
✓ Decided: Calabasas council appoints three incumbents, cancels Nov. 3, 2026 election
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-2033, appointing Edward Albrecht, James R. Bozajian, and David J. Shapiro to the Office of City Council for full four-year terms. The council also cancelled the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election under California Elections Code Section 10229. The City Clerk reported that three candidates qualified for the three open seats, all current incumbents, and no ballot measures remained. Both actions carried unanimously with no public comment.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2026-2033 appointing Edward Albrecht, James R. Bozajian, and David J. Shapiro to full four-year council terms (unanimous)
- Cancelled the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election under California Elections Code Section 10229 (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the special meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Bozajian, Mayor Pro Tem Edward Albrecht, and
Councilmembers Peter Kraut, David Shapiro, and Alicia Weintraub
Absent: None
Sr. Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; City
Attorney Pam Lee; and City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Shapiro moved and Councilmember Weintraub seconded a motion
to approve the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Appointing the Nominees to the Office of City Council and Cancelling the City's
General Municipal Election Scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Pursuant
to California Elections Code Section 10229
City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper presented the report and reviewed the City
Council’s options to appoint Councilmembers to the three open City Council
seats and consider cancellation of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal
Election for the City of Calabasas pursuant to California Elections Code Section
10229.
Buxkemper reported that, at the close of the Candidate Nomination Period, three
candidates had qualified for the three available City Council seats, all of whom
are current incumbent Councilmembers. The California Elections Code provides
that a municipal election may be cancelled when the number of qualifie …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Library Commission Regular Meeting
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $22.6M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $21.0M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · DELIVERY ORDER FOR KC-46 INITIAL SPARES TINKER AFB 424TH (UNRESTRICTED |
| $3.1M | PROLIFICS INC Department of the Interior · IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE IT SUPPORT FOR |
| $1.7M | ATELIER 21 INTERNATIONAL Department of the Interior · DUNN MAIN HOUSE REHABILITATION AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSTRUCTI |
| $1.2M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $906,462 | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARE PARTS FOR TRAVIS AFB AND TINKER AFB (UNRESTRICTED) |
| $529,551 | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $527,581 | DAVIS RESEARCH LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH (CHI) EXPERIENCE SURVEY RESEARCH |
| $327,540 | DAVIS RESEARCH LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · SURVEY ASSISTANCE |
| $285,780 | ATELIER 21 INTERNATIONAL Department of Defense · RENOVATION OF AUDITORIUM |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Los Angeles County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments304,988 (3,987,736 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,625/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy34.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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174
Recorded votes
6
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.