MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA, HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 Mayor Maurer called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, Mureau Road, Calabasas, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Staff: Mayor Maurer, Mayor pro Tem Wolfson, Councilmembers Bozajian, Groveman (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Washburn. None. Colantuono, Coroalles, Parker, Peirce, Rubin, Tamuri, Yalda. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave Brown. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor pro Tem Wolfson moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian, to approve the agenda with the revision of Item #14 being moved to be heard prior to the Consent Calendar. MOTION CARRIED 4/0. Councilmember Groveman was absent. ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS Mayor Maurer introduced Dave Brown, who was awarded the 2008 American Planning Association s Selection for Distinguished Leadership, Citizen Planner. Councilmember Bozajian spoke regarding upcoming the Movie in the Park and 4 th of July events. Mayor pro Tem Wolfson announced that the Gala Event for the new Civic Center will be held on July 12 and the Open House will be held on July 13, Councilmember Washburn congratulated the graduating students of Calabasas Creekside Pre-school and congratulated Bob and Kathy Hill on their 50 th wedding anniversary. Councilmember Groveman spoke regarding a production from the International Rubicon Theatre Company on July 21 at the new amphitheatre. Mayor Maurer introduced the new Media Intern, Nick La Maina, and spoke regarding the Mayor s Awards at A.E. Wright and A.C. Stelle Middle Schools. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeff Reinhart, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, presented information on upcoming Water District restrictions on water usage. Anne Marie Flaherty, Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center, presented a plaque to the City in appreciation for providing after-school transportation services. The following item was heard out of order of the agenda:

2 PUBLIC HEARING 14. Hold a public hearing with respect to the Fiscal Year levy of assessments in connection with the Landscape Maintenance Districts and the proposed increase of assessments in certain zones thereof; and, following tabulation of mail ballots, adopt Resolution No , certifying the results of the assessment ballot proceeding with respect to the proposed increase; and adopt Resolution No , confirming a diagram and assessment for the Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year Mayor Maurer opened the public hearing. Debby Cobb, Consultant, reported the results of the tabulation of mail ballots. Mayor Maurer closed the public hearing. Councilmember Groveman moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wolfson, to adopt Resolution No , certifying the results of the assessment ballot proceeding with respect to the proposed increase; and adopt Resolution No , confirming a diagram and assessment for the Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year MOTION CARRIED 5/0. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of the minutes for the June 4, 2008 City Council meeting. 2. Receive and file Public Works Department Annual Report. 3. Adoption of Resolution No , rescinding Resolution No and approving a salary schedule for permanent employees. 4. Recommendation to approve Councilmember Groveman s appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. 5. Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mark IV Consulting, Inc., for Professional Civil Engineering Services for the Old Topanga Canyon Preliminary Sewer System Design in an amount not to exceed $73, Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement with RJR Engineering, for Professional Civil Engineering and Geology Services for the Old Topanga Canyon Preliminary Sewer System Design in an amount not to exceed $75, Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mark IV Consulting, Inc., for Professional Civil Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed $125,

3 8. Adoption of Resolution No , levying special taxes within the City of Calabasas Community Facilities District No ; and adoption of Resolution No , Levying Special Taxes within the City of Calabasas Community Facilities District No Adoption of Resolution No , approving a list of projects and accepting proposition 1B funding from the State of California Department of Finance to be used on eligible transportation projects within the City of Calabasas. 10. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Colantuono & Levin, PC for City Attorney services. 11. Recommendation to approve the recordation of the final map and acceptance of offers of dedication for Parcel Map Number Adoption of Resolution No , accepting and authorizing staff to transfer the maintenance of the Sanitary Sewer Improvements for Shea Homes Tract 53534, Private Contract 03-04A and 03-04B, to Los Angeles County Sewer Maintenance District of the State of California. 13. Recommendation to authorize staff to exonerate the Faithful Performance Bond specific to, Sewer Improvements only, for Tract and authorize staff to execute a replacement maintenance bond for one year on all sewer improvements for the aforementioned tract. Mayor pro Tem Wolfson moved, seconded by Councilmember Washburn, to approve Consent Items #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13. MOTION CARRIED 5/0. Following discussion, Councilmember Groveman moved, seconded by Councilmember Washburn, to approve Consent Item #6. MOTION CARRIED 4/1. Councilmember Bozajian voted no. Following discussion, Mayor pro Tem Wolfson moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian, to approve Consent Item #11. MOTION CARRIED 5/0. PUBLIC HEARING 14. Hold a public hearing with respect to the Fiscal Year levy of assessments in connection with the Landscape Maintenance Districts and the proposed increase of assessments in certain zones thereof; and, following tabulation of mail ballots, adopt Resolution No , certifying the results of the assessment ballot proceeding with respect to the proposed increase; and adopt Resolution No , confirming a diagram and assessment for the Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year This item was heard prior to the Consent Calendar

4 15. Recommendation to adopt Resolution No , updating rental rates for City facilities by establishing fees for the Amphitheater, Founders Hall and Plaza at the Civic Center and rescinding Resolution No Mayor Maurer opened the public hearing. Jeff Rubin, Community Services Director, presented the staff report. Mayor Maurer closed the public hearing. Councilmember Washburn moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wolfson, to adopt Resolution No , updating rental rates for City facilities by establishing fees for the Amphitheater, Founders Hall and Plaza at the Civic Center and rescinding Resolution No MOTION CARRIED 5/0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16. Introduction of Ordinance No , prohibiting the parking of Recreational Vehicles on Public Streets. Robert Yalda, Public Works Director, presented the staff report. Harry Dubin, Calabasas, Lori Guerrero, Calabasas, Steve Chiszar, Calabasas, Frank Coley, Calabasas, Bridget Hirshfield, Calabasas, Marcy Heider, Calabasas, Kevin Krieger, Calabasas, Ken Stockton, Calabasas, Shimon Nofar, Calabasas, David Blonsky, Calabasas, Shigi Handy, Calabasas, and Greg Byrne, Calabasas, spoke in opposition to the 24-hour time period for parking a recreational vehicle on City streets. Harry Preston, Calabasas, Valerie Gebroe, Calabasas, and Dale Reicheneder, Calabasas, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Washburn moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Wolfson, to waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No with the revision to require a permit for parking for 72 hours and enforcement beginning in one year. MOTION CARRIED 3/2. Councilmember Bozajian and Councilmember Groveman voted no. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 17. Check Register for the period of May 29, 2008 to June 5, There was no action taken. TASK FORCE REPORTS There were no task force reports

5 CITY MANAGER S REPORT City Manager Coroalles indicated that he had nothing to report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN There were no future agenda items. The City Council adjourned at 9:55 p.m. in memory of Norman Michel into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding the following: 1. One matter of Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section b(3)(C), a point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council/Agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on the below-described existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City Council/Agency: Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication from Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Notice of Violation directed to Calabasas, Los Angeles County, and 19 other cities threatening litigation (copy available for public inspection in City Clerk s office). 2. Initiation of Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section (c): two cases. 3. Pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section (a): Calabasas Ridge HOA v. Gordon, LC ; Cooper v. Calabasas Park Estates Owners Association, BC