Ramiro S. Adeva III

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters. Key topics included intergovernmental and departmental reports on the Los Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments budget and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy grants, the approval of a salary and benefit package for executive management, and the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 annual budget and appropriations limitations. Additionally, the council discussed a new policy regarding the disruption of telephonic and internet services to comply with Senate Bill 707.

The Planning Commission meeting focused on a public hearing regarding a variance and conditional use permit for a hillside residential project. Key discussions included the proposed first, second, and third-story additions to an existing non-conforming dwelling, as well as an associated reasonable accommodation request for an elevator and caretaking room. The commission reviewed the environmental impact determination, the necessity of a variance for the removal of a protected tree, and various site plan architectural features including driveway realignment, barn construction, and retaining wall implementation to address hillside stability.

The council meeting addressed updates regarding the Pure Water Project, including construction progress on the advanced water purification facility and an upcoming restriping plan for Agoura Road to accommodate parking needs during construction. The discussion also covered the proposed public benefit area at the facility site, which is planned to feature bike repair stations, bottle-filling stations, and environmental mitigation areas. Furthermore, the meeting included an overview of ongoing community outreach efforts and upcoming informational sessions for residents regarding construction impacts and pipeline work.

The City Council conducted a mid-cycle budget workshop for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. Key discussion topics included a review of the city's financial outlook, adjustments to revenue forecasts due to shifts in consumer behavior and inflation, and reallocations within departmental expenditures. Additionally, the Council discussed and reviewed proposed community outreach grants, the methodology for funding local school organizations, and potential adjustments to support local arts programs and fire safety initiatives.

The City Council meeting included the recognition of RMS Printing as the Business of the Month. Presentations were made regarding grid hardening projects by Southern California Edison. The council adopted the consent calendar and held a public hearing to consider adopting a programmatic environmental impact report for the bicycle master plan, including general plan amendments and a vehicle miles traveled mitigation exchange and banking program.