Westlake Village Roundup: Building Codes, Church Parking Lot on Agendas; Strategic Plan Vote Ahead
Westlake Village's recent government meetings covered building code updates, a church parking lot expansion, and long-range planning. Minutes from the past two weeks' meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on the agendas, not confirmed decisions. The City Council has two meetings scheduled for July 8, including a vote on the 2035 Strategic Plan and a $358,737 sidewalk project.
City Council — June 24
The City Council had two items scheduled for public hearings: adoption of the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building, and Existing Building Codes, and establishment of public right-of-way encroachment regulations with updated permit fees.
The agenda also included approval of $1.43 million in warrants dated June 15, 2026; acceptance of the Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Project Phase 1 with a $4,336 budget amendment; and acceptance of the Civic Center Courtyard Improvements Project along with a Kiesel Landscape Architecture contract amendment.
A separate City Council study session scheduled for June 24 was cancelled. A new date has not been determined.
Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were approved.
Land Use Committee — June 25
The Land Use Committee was scheduled to consider Planned Development Permit 26-002 and Tree Permit 26-007 for Calvary Community Church's parking lot expansion at 5495 Via Rocas. The project would add new drive aisles, fencing, gates, and a sidewalk, with encroachment into one protected oak tree.
The committee was also set to discuss citywide sign color consistency, slope development standards aimed at preserving views of natural hillsides from major arterials, and regulations for decks, walls, and retaining walls on sloped residential sites.
A Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for July 1 was cancelled.
Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee — June 22
The committee reviewed a draft 2035 Strategic Plan incorporating feedback from the committee and a prior City Council study session. Discussion covered outreach and engagement strategies and next steps in the strategic planning process.
Coming Up — July 8
The City Council has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, July 8:
- **Study session on the Pure Water Project.** No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- **Regular meeting** with several notable items:
- Adoption of the 2035 Strategic Plan, the city's long-term vision document.
- A professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for the Lindero Canyon Road Complete Street Project, costing $358,737 plus a $4,383 contingency, for sidewalk and landscape improvements.
- Approval of warrants effective July 1, 2026, totaling $747,887.03.
- Establishment of an annual recognition award for outstanding law enforcement service in honor of Retired Chief William McSweeney.
- A professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant program administration.
All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Residents can check the city's official agendas and minutes for authoritative records.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Council set to adopt 2035 Strategic Plan and $358,737 sidewalk contract at July 8 meeting
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.