MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016

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1 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2016 Mayor Maurer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA. ROLL CALL Absent: Staff: None Bartlett, Bingham, Coroalles, Farassati, Fleishman, Friedman, Hernandez, Lysik, Rice, Tamuri and Yalda. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cadet Troop APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Shapiro to approve the agenda with a modification that no action will be taken on Item No. 10. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS Members of the Council made the following announcements: Councilmember Shapiro: - Wished Happy Holidays to all. - Expressed appreciation to staff and the City Council for participating in the 3 rd Annual Literally Healing book reading in support of Children s Hospital. Councilmember Weintraub: - Reiterated Happy Holidays to all. - Extended an invitation to the Menorah lighting at the Commons on December Reminded everyone to lock their homes and vehicles at all times, but especially during the holidays. Councilmember Bozajian: - Also expressed Happy Holidays to all. AGENDA ITEM NO. 1

2 Mayor pro Tem Gaines: - Also wished everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy Kwanzaa. - Happy Holidays wishes were received from our Sister City Anqing China with an invitation to attend a Sister Cities Conference in October Attended the grand opening of the Black Bird General Store in Old Town Calabasas. - Encouraged residents to shop Calabasas during the holiday season. - Congratulated CHS Football Team for the greatest season in the school s history. They lost in overtime in the State semifinals. Mayor Maurer: - Added that it was a remarkable football game and some of the players will go off to Division One schools. - Also extended best wishes during this Holiday Season. - Attended with all Councilmembers a ribbon cutting ceremony for the City s Park & Ride lot on December The Senior Center will be holding a New Year s Eve party on December 31. Adjourn in Memory Mayor Maurer announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Sue Ellen French, former Calabasas Klubhouse Preschool teacher. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Carl Ehrlich, Mark Levinson, David Litt and Chelsea Jordan spoke during public comment. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Approval of meeting minutes from November 9 and November 30, Approval of professional services agreement with Newsem AG, Inc. (DBA Greene Tree Care) in the amount of $186,460 for tree removal and vegetation management of Las Virgenes Creek Restoration Project Phase II 3. October 2016 Sheriff s crime report 4. Adoption of Resolution No , requesting the Board of Supervisors of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to accept on behalf of said District the transfer and conveyance of the storm drain improvements known as Private Drain No in the City of Calabasas for future operation, maintenance, repair and improvement, and authorize the transfer and conveyance hereof 2

3 5. Adoption of Resolution No , rescinding Resolution No and approving a salary schedule for hourly employees 6. Adoption of Resolution No declaring the results of the November 8, 2016, Special Municipal Election 7. Recommendation to approve a purchase order for an amount not to exceed $200,000 for fiscal year with Malibu Canyon Shell (Ventoro Properties) for the fueling of transit vehicles 8. Recommendation to award a contract in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to Newbury Park Tree Service, Inc. for public streets tree maintenance in the City of Calabasas 9. Adoption of Resolution No , rescinding Resolution No and establishing the amount and procedure for health benefit reimbursement for management retirees Mayor pro Tem Gaines stated he wished to comment on Consent Item No. 3. Mayor Maurer and Councilmember Bozajian pulled Consent Item No. 9. Councilmember Shapiro moved, seconded by Councilmember Weintraub to approve Consent Item Nos MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: In regard to Consent Item No. 3, Mayor pro Tem Gaines asked Deputy Peck to provide residents with special measures they can take to take to protect their homes and personal belongings during the holidays. Councilmember Bozajian moved, seconded by Mayor Maurer to adopt Resolution No under Consent Item No. 9 with the following changes: 1. Change Section 2 c from six to eight consecutive years 2. Inserting a sentence stating: Nothing in this resolution shall be interpreted to affect the benefits of currently retired management retirees provided to such persons under Resolution or its predecessor resolutions. THE MOTION DID NOT CARRY. Mayor pro Tem Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Shapiro to table Consent Item No. 9 to the Council Workshop on January 18, MOTION CARRIED 4/1 as follows: 3

4 NOES: Mayor Maurer, Mayor pro Tem Gaines, Councilmembers Shapiro and Weintraub Bozajian PUBLIC HEARING 10. Adoption of Resolution No , revising the citywide fee schedule and approving an ongoing change to the rates in the schedule in accordance with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for Los Angeles County Mayor Maurer opened the public hearing. Dr. Lysik presented the report. Mayor Maurer closed the public hearing. Councilmember Bozajian moved, seconded by Councilmember Weintraub to continue the Public Hearing regarding Item No. 10 to the January 11, 2017, Council meeting. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: 11. Introduction of Ordinance No to amend Chapter 17.11, Table 2.2 of the Calabasas Municipal Code (CMC) to allow Research and Development Services/Laboratories as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial, Office (CO) Zone, accessory to a primary use; and consideration of Resolution No approving File No , a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for research and development training and education uses accessory to a primary office use, and an Administrative Plan Review to operate a 250 square-foot accessory retail store for a proposed new cosmetics firm headquarters to occupy 97,000 square-feet of an existing 227,741 square-foot office building located at 4500 Park Granada, within the Commercial, Office (CO) Zoning District. Staff has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(B)(3), 15301, and of the CEQA Guidelines. The Planning Commission recommended approval of this project via adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No Mayor Maurer opened the public hearing. Ms. Rice and Mr. Bartlett presented the report. 4

5 Carl Ehrlich, Mark Armbruster, Michael Brockman, Davit Litt, Harold Arkoff and Henry Meyer spoke on Item No. 11. Mayor Maurer closed the public hearing. After discussion, Mayor pro Tem Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Bozajian to approve introduction of Ordinance No MOTION CARRIED 3/2 as follows: NOES: Mayor pro Tem Gaines, Councilmembers Bozajian and Shapiro Mayor Maurer and Councilmember Weintraub After discussion, Mayor pro Tem Gaines moved, seconded by Councilmember Shapiro to approve adoption of Resolution No MOTION CARRIED 4/1 as follows: NOES: Mayor pro Tem Gaines, Councilmembers Bozajian, Shapiro and Weintraub Mayor Maurer OLD BUSINESS 12. Adoption of Resolution No in support of the City enrolling in the National Wildlife Federation s Community Wildlife Habitat Certification Program Councilmember Bozajian moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Gaines to approve the adoption of Resolution No under Item No. 12. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: NEW BUSINESS 13. Introduction of an amended Ordinance No , adding Chapter to Title 10 of the City's Municipal Code to include parking regulations for City-owned and City-operated off-street parking facilities Councilmember Weintraub moved, seconded by Councilmember Shapiro to approve introduction of Ordinance No under Item No. 13. MOTION CARRIED 5/0 as follows: 5

6 14. Discussion and consideration of a letter to the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder in regard to election anomalies Direction was provided to staff. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 15. Check Register for the period of November 2-December 1, 2016 No action was taken on this item. TASK FORCE REPORTS Councilmember Weintraub reported that she and Mayor Maurer met with staff in regard to public workshops for large development projects. Councilmember Bozajian announced that enrollment is open for Contract Cities legislative orientation, taking place in January. Mayor pro Tem Gaines reported his and Mayor Maurer s attendance to the School Area Traffic Safety Committee meeting on December 12, where the primary discussion was issues at Calabasas High School. Mayor Maurer reported that the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy voted to allocate $1 million in matching funds to Supervisor Kuehl to purchase ten parcels, 95 acres of pristine open space surrounding Viewpoint, Creekside Park and the Highlands community. CITY MANAGER S REPORT Mr. Coroalles reported that he and Councilmember Bozajian bid farewell to Hidden Hills City Manager, Cherie Paglia. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Weintraub reported that an item will be forthcoming regarding Knox boxes at Homeowner Association s gates. 6

7 ADJOURN Councilmember Weintraub moved, seconded by Mayor pro Tem Gaines to adjourn the meeting in memory of Ms. Sue Ellen French at 10:57 p.m. to their next regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Maricela Hernandez, MMC City Clerk 7