City of Westlake Village

The council convened to address several administrative and legislative items. Discussion topics included a closed session regarding active and anticipated litigation, and the approval of various consent agenda items ranging from facility engineering services and civic center infrastructure to landscape maintenance and library commission appointments. A public hearing was conducted regarding amendments to the affordable housing code. Additionally, the council debated revisions to the recreational vehicle parking ordinance, reviewed the city's financial condition, and addressed public concerns regarding water quality.

The Planning Commission discussed several development and permit requests. Public hearings were held regarding a proposed T-Mobile wireless telecommunications facility, which was continued to a future date, and a senior residential community project at the Calabasas Inn site, which was also continued. The commission approved a second-story residential addition at 22835 Carsamba Drive and authorized a conditional use permit for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at a new restaurant, Fresh Brothers Pizza, at The Commons at Calabasas.

The Planning Commission reviewed and approved a proposal to construct seventy-five units of affordable senior housing at 4803 El Canon Avenue. The approval included the adoption of resolutions for a conditional use permit, site plan review, and oak tree permit, subject to several conditions including specific parking requirements, a fifty-five-year affordability duration, a six-month demonstration period for site management, and adjustments to pedestrian access requirements.

The council received presentations on a local student fundraising initiative and the Mayor's selection as the 2026 Chamber Woman of the Year. Staff provided updates on community beautification projects, upcoming deadlines for city scholarships, and internal department transitions. Monthly reports were presented by the Sheriff's Department, Fire Department, and Library, with discussions regarding safety technology and library operations. The council received an update on the 2035 Strategic Plan advisory process and held a public hearing to approve a time extension for a pilates studio conditional use permit. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance amending a contract with the California Public Employees' Retirement System, approved a right of entry agreement for a fireworks event, discussed the Thousand Oaks Boulevard median transformation project, and accepted a fulfillment agreement for street improvement projects.

The committee meeting addressed several land use items, including a request for a Planned Development Permit and an Administrative Tree Permit to expand a parking lot at Calvary Community Church, involving site improvements and oak tree encroachment. Additionally, the agenda included discussions on citywide sign color policies, sign programs, and potential development standards for sloped properties to preserve views of natural hillsides. The meeting concluded with a planning department update.