MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA HELD WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2018 Mayor Gaines called the Closed Session to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA. Present: Maurer and Weintraub CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel; Anticipated Litigation (Gov t Code Section 54956.9) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council 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. Receipt of written communication threatening litigation by Larry Hamer. A copy is available for public inspection in the City Clerk s Office. (Gov t Code Section 54956.9(e)(3).) The Council convened to Open Session in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Staff: None Bartlett, Cohen, Hernandez, Klein, Lysik, Michitsch, Summers, Tamuri and Yalda Mr. Summers announced that there were no reportable actions from Closed Session Item No.1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 642. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Bozajian moved, seconded by Councilmember Weintraub to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS Members of the Council made the following announcements: Councilmember Weintraub: - Welcomed students back to school. - Announced her attendance with fellow Councilmembers to a meeting at King Gillette Ranch, which topics included safety issues, increased patrol presence in the surrounding areas and constant updates on the Malibu Creek Park homicide investigation. Councilmember Bozajian: - Extended an invitation to the last Summer Sunset Concert Series on August 26 at the Calabasas Lake Councilmember Maurer: - Echoed Councilmember Weintraub s comments regarding safety issues and the recent murder at Malibu Creek Park. - Announced that new fall classes are available at the Senior Center. Mayor pro Tem Shapiro: - Welcomed students back to school and reminded everyone to drive safely. - Extended an invitation to the 5 th Annual Calabasas Film Festival taking place on September 12-16. Mayor Gaines: - Welcomed Coach Claiborne to the CHS Football team and extended an invitation to the upcoming games on August 24 and 31. - Extended an invitation to his State of the City Address and the 10 th Anniversary celebration of the Civic Center on September 20. - Will be attending the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance annual meeting on August 30. - Extended an invitation to the San Fernando Valley Economic Alliance, Valley of the Stars GALA on September 7. - The September 12 Council meeting has been canceled; and the next Council meeting is scheduled for September 26. 2
- Wished everyone a Happy Labor Day and Jewish holiday season. Adjourn in memory Mayor Gaines announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Howard Somberg. Members of the Council expressed condolences to Mrs. Somberg. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Roza Besser, Pam Evans and Mary Drummer spoke during public comment. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of meeting minutes from August 8, 2018 2. Sheriff's Crime Report The City Council unanimously approved Consent Item Nos.1-2. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: PUBLIC HEARING 3. Introduction of Ordinance No. 2018-367, to amend Chapter 17.62 of the Calabasas Municipal Code to modify the thresholds, which determine review bodies for Site Plan Reviews and Administrative Plan Reviews for residential home additions and other development projects Mayor Gaines opened the public hearing. Mr. Michitsch presented the report. Mayor Gaines closed the public hearing. After discussion, Councilmember Bozajian moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Shapiro to approve Item No. 3. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: 3
OLD BUSINESS 4. Adoption of Resolution 2018-1594, denying File No. 170001064, a Site Plan Review, Scenic Corridor Permit, Oak Tree Permit and Zoning Clearance to convert an existing one-story commercial building (formerly a restaurant) into a child day care center. The subject site is located at 4895 Las Virgenes Road within the Commercial Retail (CR) Zoning District, Scenic Corridor (SC) Overlay Zone and Las Virgenes Gateway Master Plan Larry Hamer, Carl Ehrlich, Joe Chilco, John Suwara and Luresa Byrne spoke on Item No. 4. After discussion, Councilmember Maurer moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Shapiro to approve Item No. 4. MOTION CARRIED 4/1 as follows: NOES: Mayor pro Tem Shapiro, Councilmembers Bozajian, Maurer and Weintraub Mayor Gaines The meeting recessed at 7:56 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:02 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 5. Contractual Services Review Dr. Lysik presented the report. No action was taken on this item. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 6. Check Register for the period of July 30-August 7, 2018 No action was taken on this item. TASK FORCE REPORTS Councilmember Weintraub reported that the City hosted their first COG meeting and that a future presentation would be made by the Executive Director. Mayor pro Tem Shapiro reported his attendance to a VICA annual local officeholder s luncheon. 4
Councilmember Bozajian reported that he will be attending the upcoming annual League of California Cities conference on September 12-14. Mayor Gaines reported that he is co-sponsoring the anti-coagulant pesticides resolution being presented at the annual League of California Cities business meeting. CITY MANAGER S REPORT Dr. Lysik encouraged everyone to register to vote for the upcoming November 6 election. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Gaines reported that recommendations for the Wild Walnut Park will be coming to Council at their next meeting on September 26. Councilmember Bozajian requested an update regarding the Paxton project. Councilmember Maurer requested information regarding the Fire Safe Councils program. Mayor Gaines announced that the CPHA will be sponsoring a candidate forum on September 30 at Founders Hall. In addition, Mayor Gaines announced that Building Bridges will be the theme for the upcoming SOTC event. Lastly, Mayor Gaines announced that he will be traveling to Sister City- Anqing, China in October. ADJOURN The City Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. in memory of Howard Somberg to a regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Maricela Hernandez, MMC City Clerk 5