Brad Halpern

The Housing Element for the City of Westlake Village outlines the city's plan to meet existing and projected housing needs across all economic segments from 2021 to 2029. It aims to ensure housing accessibility, preserve and expand affordable housing options, and provide adequate sites for diverse housing types. The plan addresses housing cost burden, the specific needs of various population groups, and potential at-risk housing, while identifying opportunities, resources, and governmental and non-governmental constraints on development. A key focus is on meeting the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) targets, particularly through initiatives outlined in the North Business Park Specific Plan.

The document indicates the existence of a Supplemental Information Packet for the City Council meeting scheduled for January 28, 2026. The packet contains material distributed less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. The agenda items noted include a Committee Report and a Public Hearing.

The Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCOG) Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines a five-year strategy to protect the public, critical facilities, infrastructure, property, and the environment from natural and human-generated hazards. The plan focuses on key goals including protecting life, property, and the environment, raising public awareness, strengthening partnerships and implementation, and improving emergency management. It details strategies for a range of hazards including earthquakes, wildfires, climate change, energy disruption, landslides, windstorms, floods, and terrorism to create a safer and more sustainable community.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council included committee reports and public hearings. The Public Safety Committee recommended approval for grading the slope entrance at the Community Park. The Cultural Recreation Committee recommended a $5 fee increase for senior recreation classes exceeding $80 per class and approval for the expanded City Events Sponsorship Program starting in 2026. A public hearing provided a status update on vacancies in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561. Consent items involved the approval of warrants covering December 2025 and January 2026. General business included receiving and filing the Development Impact Fees Annual Review, adopting a resolution to reinstate jury duty compensation for up to five days, accepting the Council Chambers Audio-Visual and Control System Upgrade Project, and approving the 2026 City Council Committee Assignments. New business addressed introducing an ordinance and resolution to establish Juneteenth as a City Holiday, amending the 457(b) Plan with MissionSquare to expand investment fund options, and establishing a Retirement Health Savings Plan for employees and councilmembers with a $150/month City contribution.

The annual review report for the Arterial System Financing Program (ASFP) was presented for public review, as mandated by Westlake Village Municipal Code Section 7.3.100. The report includes a status update of the program and a summary of activity for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, detailing fee descriptions, amounts, fund balances, revenues, expenditures, interfund transfers/loans, and refunds/allocations.