MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 Mayor Shapiro called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA. Present: Absent: None Staff: Hernandez, Jordan, Klein, Lysik, Summers, Tamuri and Yalda PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Pack 333 - Tiger Den 8 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor pro Tem Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS Members of the Council made the following announcements: Mayor pro Tem Weintraub: - Extended an invitation to a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 2 for the Las Virgenes Creek Restoration project. Councilmember Gaines: - The California State Auditor s Office will begin the process of forming the California s 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission. He encouraged residents to apply. - Extended an invitation to the Chambers monthly networking luncheon at the Calabasas Country Club on April 3. - Extended an invitation to a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 4 for the new offices of Calabasas Pediatric Wellness center. Councilmember Maurer: - Extended an invitation to the annual Calabasas Dodger Night on June 14. - Reminded residents that the City has passed an Ordinance to ban the single use AGENDA ITEM NO. 1
of straws, stirrers, and cutlery, taking effect on April 30. - Extended an invitation to the Family Fun Day in the Park on April 6 at De Anza Park. Councilmember Bozajian: - Expressed appreciation to everyone for the well-attended and successful annual St. Patrick s Day celebration and Open House at the AHCCC. - There will be special commemoration to honor the 20 th anniversary of the AHCCC. More details to follow. Mayor Shapiro: - Extended appreciation to those who participated in a successful and wellattended Arbor Day event. - Extended an invitation to an Egg Hunt event on April 13 at De Anza Park. - Extended an invitation in celebration of Earth Day on April 13. - Congratulated the CHS Academic Decathlon team for taking fifth in the State Championships. - Extended an invitation to the Relay for Life event on May 25 at De Anza Park. - Echoed Councilmember Maurer and extended invitation to the annual Calabasas Dodger Night on June 14. Adjourn in memory Mayor Shapiro announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Don Wallace. Councilmember Maurer read some remarks. Members of the Council expressed condolences to the Wallace family. PRESENTATIONS Proclamation honoring April Donate Life California Month Mayor Shapiro presented proclamation to Ms. Rachel Bennett-Steury Proclamation honoring March 31-April 6 as Safety Seat Checkup Week Mayor Shapiro presented proclamation to Mr. Mark Cohen. To City Clerk, Maricela Hernandez on her completion of the California Professional Municipal Clerks (CPMC) certificate program at University of California, Riverside 2
Mayor Shapiro congratulated Ms. Hernandez on her accomplishments. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Mark Levinson spoke during public comment. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS 8:25 P.M. 1. Consideration and approval of appointments to the Transportation Commission and swearing in ceremony Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian to appoint Peter Valk to the Traffic & Transportation Commission. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: Mayor Shapiro administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Valk. CONSENT ITEMS 2. Approval of meeting minutes from March 13, 2019 3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2019-1620, formal adoption of the 2018 Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 4. Recommendation to approve a professional services agreement for specialty engineering and plan check services with M6 Consulting, Inc. in the amount of $3,500,000 (Three Million Five-Hundred Thousand Dollars) for a five year period Councilmember Gaines moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Weintraub to approve Consent Item Nos. 2-4. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: NEW BUSINESS 9:00 P.M. 5. Report on annual progress General Plan Housing Element 2018 Mr. Klein presented the report. 3
After extensive discussion, the City Council accepted the report as a receive and file. The meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:53 p.m. 6. Sheriff s Crime Report Lt. Panis presented the report. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 7. Check Register for the period of March 6-15, 2019 No action was taken on this item. TASK FORCE REPORTS Mayor pro Tem Weintraub reported that at the last Council of Governments meeting, Mayor Shapiro was voted as the Regional Council District 44 representative. Mayor Shapiro reported that Mayor pro Tem Weintraub and he attended various PFC, PFA and PTSA meetings. Councilmember Gaines reported that Mayor pro Tem Weintraub and he met with LA County representatives, local business and agencies regarding homelessness. In addition, a future meeting is scheduled with a representative from LA County Family Corporation regarding Proposition H. CITY MANAGER S REPORT Dr. Lysik announced that Ron Ahlers has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer effective April 1, 2019. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Bozajian requested a discussion for Council to consider establishing a Redistricting Committee task force. Mayor pro Tem Weintraub requested a discussion regarding electric scooters. Mayor Shapiro announced that the June 12 Council meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. to allow participation in culmination ceremonies at the middle schools. 4
ADJOURN Mayor pro Tem Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Maurer to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. in memory of Don Wallace to the next regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: Maricela Hernandez, MMC, CPMC City Clerk 5