westlakevillage public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting - 12/11/2024 (Reorganization Meeting)
The Westlake Village City Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting. The council will administer the oath of office to appointed councilmembers Ned E Davis and Kelly Honig for a term running December 2024 through December 2028, and will elect a new mayor and mayor pro tem for 2024-25. The agenda also includes adoption of Resolution No. 2383-24, which establishes annual financial authorizations.
- Oath of office for appointed Councilmembers Ned E Davis and Kelly Honig, term December 2024 – December 2028
- Election of 2024-25 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2383-24 establishing annual financial authorizations
City Council Meeting - 12/04/2024
The Westlake Village City Council is holding a special meeting with several action items. They will consider authorizing a solar and storage site lease with Coast Energy for the Civic Center, approving a request for proposals for a community trolley program, and adopting the 2025 Legislative Platform. The council will also hold public hearings on continuing a pet grooming facility and a private indoor sports facility, and will consider approving plans for Community Park signage and trash enclosure projects.
- Solar and Storage Site Lease Agreement with Coast Energy for Civic Center solar roof and backup battery project
- Community Trolley Program Request for Proposals approval
- Public hearing: CUP No. 95-005 Modification No. 3 for pet grooming facility (It's Pawfect) at 31143 Via Colinas, Ste. 501
- Public hearing: CUP No. 19-006 Modification No. 1 for private indoor sports facility (Proactive Sports) at 31425 Agoura Road
- Warrants approved: $399,088.63 (Nov 15) and $603,993.39 (Dec 1)
City Council Meeting - 11/13/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024, to consider several items, including two conditional use permits for alcohol sales, a professional services agreement for the 2035 Strategic Plan, and the annual street resurfacing program. The council will also receive reports on a pedestrian safety campaign and approve warrants totaling $2,392,827.14.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 24-001 for Blind Spirits, LLC, off-site alcohol sales at 31364 Via Colinas Unit No. 107
- Public hearing: Modification No. 2 of Conditional Use Permit No. 14-009 for Los Agaves Restaurant, on-site alcohol sales at 30750 Russell Ranch Road
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for 2035 Strategic Plan development
- Approve plans and advertise bids for Annual Street Resurfacing Program FY 2024-25
- Approve warrants effective November 1, 2024 in the amount of $2,392,827.14
City Council Meeting - 10/23/2024
The Westlake Village City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings on conditional use permits and sign modifications, including continuing live entertainment at The Stonehaus, a pet grooming facility, and a Starbucks sign color change. The council will also consider a new sign program and public art installation for The Ridge senior housing project, approve a blanket authority for Measure A grant applications, and review budget reports.
- Public hearing: Continue live entertainment at The Stonehaus, 32039 Agoura Road (Resolution 2373-24)
- Public hearing: Continue pet grooming facility at 4637 Lakeview Canyon Road (Resolution 2374-24)
- Public hearing: Starbucks sign color deviation at 5750 Lindero Canyon Road (Resolution 2375-24)
- Public hearing: New sign program and public art for The Ridge senior housing, 31200 Cedar Valley Road (Resolutions 2376-24, 2377-24)
- Approve warrants totaling $413,189.61 and additional $25,000 for Community Service Grant Program
City Council Meeting - 10/9/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Project Phase 1, adopt an ordinance aligning animal control with LA County code, and review assessment district revenue. They will also discuss a water district update, approve a new deputy city engineer, and accept a completed landscape project.
- Award $785,500 contract to Bear Electrical Solutions for traffic signal controller replacement, with $60,000 contingency
- Adopt Ordinance No. 306-24 adopting LA County Title 10 (Animals) and Resolution 2370-24 setting animal license fees
- Review estimated increases to assessment rates for Landscape Districts 1 and 15 and Lighting District 1
- Approve Amendment No. 4 to Willdan Engineering contract and appoint new Deputy City Engineer
- Accept Lindero Canyon Road Parkway Landscape Improvement Project and file Notice of Completion
City Council Meeting - 9/25/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a modification to an existing conditional use permit, allowing the Westlake Yacht Club to continue selling alcohol for on-site consumption. The council will also consider several routine items, including a conflict of interest code update, a bus shelter project completion, and a grant application for park improvements. The meeting includes standard reports from the Sheriff, Fire, Library, and Chamber of Commerce.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 09-006 for alcohol sales at Westlake Yacht Club, 32119 Russell Ranch Road
- Approval of warrants totaling $960,859.78
- Adoption of updated Conflict of Interest Code (Resolution 2366-24)
- Acceptance of Bus Shelter Improvement Project, Phase II
- Application for Proposition 68 grant funds for playground and restroom work at Berniece Bennett Park
City Council Meeting - 9/11/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program agreement with LA County, introducing an animal control ordinance, and adopting a hazard mitigation plan. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants and job description revisions.
- Approve Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement with LA County Flood Control District
- Introduce Ordinance No. 306-24 adopting LA County Code Title 10 (Animals) with amendments; public hearing set for Oct 9
- Adopt Resolution 2364-24 approving 2024 Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Government Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Approve warrants totaling $1,972,120.24 (Aug 1, Aug 15, Sep 1)
- Approve assignment of legislative consulting services agreement from Renne Public Law Group to California Public Policy Group
City Council Study Session - 9/11/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a study session to discuss modifying the code enforcement program to include administrative citations for Municipal Code violations. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision expected at this meeting.
- Discussion of administrative citations for Municipal Code violations
Special City Council Meeting - 8/21/2024
The Westlake Village City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one of two resolutions regarding the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election. The council will either make appointments to two City Council offices for a four-year term and cancel the election, or hold the election as scheduled. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2361-24 to appoint two City Council members and cancel the November 5, 2024 election
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2362-24 to hold the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election as scheduled
City Council Meeting - 7/24/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will consider establishing a Public Safety Officer position and approving a $66,450 construction contract for Phase II of the Bus Shelter Improvement Project. They will also review the County's building and safety services, receive a status update on 2024 goals, and approve routine items including warrants totaling $582,819.51.
- Resolution No. 2360-24 establishing Public Safety Officer position and job description
- Construction agreement with Loftin Construction Inc. for $66,450 for Bus Shelter Improvement Project Phase II
- Approval of warrants effective July 15, 2024 totaling $582,819.51
- Conclude evaluation of County of Los Angeles building and safety services; continue contract
- Receive Cultural Recreation Committee report on pickleball court rules
City Council Study Session - 7/24/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a study session to review and provide feedback on two projects: the Civic Center Courtyard Improvements and Veterans Honor Project, and the Lakeview Canyon Road Corridor Complete Street Concept. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational review session.
- Civic Center Courtyard Improvements and Veterans Honor Project - review plans
- Lakeview Canyon Road Corridor Complete Street Concept - review and staff direction
City Council Meeting - 7/10/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with a continued public hearing on a sign modification permit for the County Line Shopping Center, consider a raised median concept for Russell Ranch Road to address traffic collisions, and vote on several routine items including warrants, a city manager contract amendment, and an exterior paint color guide. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a presentation of 4th of July certificates.
- Continued public hearing on Sign Modification Permit No. 18-012, Modification No. 1 for County Line Shopping Center (4601-4711 Lakeview Canyon Road and 32111 Agoura Road)
- Consider raised median concept for Russell Ranch Road traffic collision pattern and direct staff to discuss with Costco and the Marketplace
- Approve warrants effective July 1, 2024 in the amount of $924,049.02
- Approve Amendment No. 4 to City Manager Employment Agreement with Robert de Geus
- Award contract to Western Audio Visual and Security for $251,207 for City Council Chambers and Community Room AV upgrades
City Council Meeting - 6/26/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will meet on June 26, 2024, to decide on several key items, including a conditional use permit modification allowing Target at 30740 Russell Ranch Road to sell alcohol for offsite consumption. The council will also consider routine approvals like warrants and departmental reports, as well as contracts for postage meters and municipal services.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 14-003 modification for Target at 30740 Russell Ranch Road to sell alcohol for offsite consumption
- Sign Modification Permit No. 18-012 revision for County Line Shopping Center at 4601-4711 & 32111 Agoura Road
- Approval of warrants totaling $767,697.94
- Five-year contract with Cobra Professional Inc. for Flexible Spending Account Program administration
- Five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
City Council Meeting - 5/22/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several local projects and administrative matters. Key decisions include approval of a planned development permit for a residential remodel, funding for park improvements, and scheduling the November 5, 2024 municipal election. The meeting also includes routine approvals and departmental reports.
- Approve Planned Development Permit No. 24-001 for a 1,062 sq. ft. addition and remodel at 32037 Kingspark Court
- Approve $21,349.49 purchase and $8,500 installation agreements for Three Springs Park Shade Structure Project
- Appropriate $83,589 (or $122,589 alternate) for Community Pickleball Courts project with up to $75,139 in change orders
- Call November 5, 2024 municipal election for two councilmember positions and request LA County consolidation
- Approve $492,643.88 in warrants and authorize City Council Chambers AV technology upgrades
City Council Meeting - 5/8/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold public hearings on three items: expanding hours for a car wash and gas station at 30909 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, removing four protected oak trees at 147 Sherwood Drive, and levying FY 2024-25 assessments for lighting and landscape districts. They will also consider a street improvement project funded by SB 1, a security camera purchase and use policy, and a street sweeping contract amendment.
- CUP No. 84-001 Modification No. 2: expand hours for car wash/gas station at 30909 Thousand Oaks Blvd
- Oak Tree Permit No. 24-001: remove 4 protected oaks, prune 1 at 147 Sherwood Drive
- Resolutions 2345-24, 2346-24, 2347-24: FY 2024-25 assessments for Lighting District No. 1, Landscape District No. 1, Westlake Spectrum District No. 15
- Resolution 2348-24: FY 2024-25 Annual Street Improvement Project using SB 1 funds
- Resolution 2349-24: adopt Security Camera System Use Policy and approve Aid Alert camera installation at Civic Center
City Council Study Session - 5/8/24
The City Council is holding a study session to review the draft operations budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Council members will consider the information and provide direction to the City Manager, which will be incorporated into the final budget presented at the June 12, 2024 meeting.
- Review of draft operations budget for FY 2024-25
- Council direction to be incorporated into budget for June 12, 2024 meeting
City Council Meeting - 4/24/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The meeting includes routine approvals, departmental reports, and votes on several professional service agreements, including a $1.8M street resurfacing contract and extensions for IT and emergency operations services.
- Approve $1,789,411.30 street resurfacing contract with J&H Engineering General Contractors Inc.
- Amend Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering for two-year extension through June 30, 2026
- Approve $15,555,464.75 in warrants for April 15, 2024
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Finalsite for alert and warning notification systems
- Approve Amendment No. 1 with Municipal Resource Group for Emergency Operations Plan services
City Council Meeting - 3/27/24
This is a special closed-session meeting of the Westlake Village City Council. The council will meet privately with legal counsel to discuss an existing lawsuit (Boyer v. City of Westlake Village) and one potential case involving significant exposure to litigation. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to these confidential legal matters.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Boyer v. City of Westlake Village, USDC Case No. 2:24-cv-00567-DDP-E)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
City Council Meeting - 2/7/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will meet to review and approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The meeting will also include a presentation of the report by the auditing firm Moss, Levy & Hartzheim. Additionally, the Council will accept the Notice of Completion for the Civic Center Exterior Painting Project.
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2022-23
- Authorization to execute and record Notice of Completion for Civic Center Exterior Painting Project
- Approval of warrants totaling $495,087.62
- Review of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 mid-year budget report
- Arterial System Financing Program annual review (information only)
City Council Meeting - 1/24/2024
The Westlake Village City Council will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for a new rooftop wireless telecommunications facility at 5716 Corsa Avenue. The council will also consider contracts for CEQA review of the Lindero Terrace Project, approve appointments to a grant advisory committee, and authorize bidding for the annual street resurfacing program. Routine items include approval of warrants totaling $870,763.54 and monthly departmental reports.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 23-006 for rooftop wireless facility at 5716 Corsa Avenue
- Professional Services Agreement with Meridian Consultants for CEQA review of Lindero Terrace Project
- Reimbursement Agreement with Rose Equities and Garden Communities for CEQA review costs
- Appointments to 2024 Community Service Grant Advisory Committee (Mark Luther, Chad Martinson, Gladys Lopez, Marty Blumenthal, Christine 'Teena' Wong)
- Adoption of plans and authorization to advertise bids for Annual Street Resurfacing Program FY 2023-24
City Council Study Session - 1/24/2024
The City Council will hold a study session to review the status of its 2023 goals and consider adopting a subset of goals for 2024. This is a planning discussion, not a final decision on specific projects.
- Review of Calendar Year 2023 City Council Goals
- Consideration of 2024 City Council Goals
City Council Meeting - 1/10/2024
The Westlake Village City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving warrants, receiving reports on development impact fees and an environmental committee update, and adopting an electronic document management policy. The main action item is approving a professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for traffic engineering services, which would terminate the existing agreement with Interwest. The council will also approve 2024 committee assignments.
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for traffic engineering services; terminate existing agreement with Interwest
- Adopt Resolution 2331-24 for Electronic Document Management System Policy
- Receive and file Development Impact Fees Annual Review report
- Approve warrants: $428,160.74 (Dec 15, 2023) and $797,605.98 (Jan 1, 2024)
- Environmental Committee report on arterial median landscape design (update only)