Calabasas, CA
Recent Calabasas City Council topics include development projects, planning & zoning, resolutions & ordinances, housing, technology, contracts & procurement.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Development projects
- Planning & zoning
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Housing
- Technology
- Contracts & procurement
- Public safety
- Permits & licensing
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CalabasasCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $1,677,742 +1.3% yr/yr · +17.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (50)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Pro — Mayor
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Pro — Mayor
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting - Closed Session (Amended Agenda)
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
- Alicia Weintraub
Who’s on the Joint Planning Commission and Architectural Review Panel Special Meeting
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
- Washburn
Who’s on the Library Commission Regular Meeting
- Monica Parmar — Commissioner
- Karen Spearrin — Commissioner
- Laurel Ford
- Stephanie Adams
Who’s on the Library Commission Special Meeting
- Julie Shy-Sobol — Commissioner
- Mark Shear — Commissioner
- Monica Parmar
Who’s on the Planning Commission Regular Meeting
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Washburn — Commissioner
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
Who’s on the Planning Commission Special Meeting
- Fassberg — Commissioner
- Harrison — Commissioner
- Lia — Commissioner
- Huzaineh
- Washburn
Who’s on the Special City Council Meeting
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Who’s on the Special City Council Meeting - Ethics Training (AB 1234)
- Alicia Weintraub — Councilmember
- David Shapiro — Councilmember
- Edward Albrecht — Mayor Pro Tem
- James Bozajian — Mayor
- Peter Kraut — Councilmember
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20256 housing units ($4.2M)
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting - Amended Agenda
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 06:30 PM
CANCELLED - Library Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
CANCELLED City Council Regular Meeting
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda
Fri Oct 23, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Calabasas City Council adopts ADU ordinance and open space protection rules
The Calabasas City Council adopted an ordinance updating municipal code rules for Accessory Dwelling Units to align with state law and introduced a measure to protect open space resources. The council also approved a landscape maintenance agreement, a construction contract for the lake aeration system, and updates to the city's commission ordinances and employee compensation schedules.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-426 updating ADU provisions (4-1)
- Approved consent calendar items including minutes, Caltrans agreement, and Venco Western landscape contract (5-0)
- Awarded construction contract to Clean Lakes, Inc. for lake aeration system not-to-exceed $476,100 (5-0)
- Supported Proposition 43 on the November 2026 ballot (3-1-1)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2026-428 requiring 4/5 council approval to develop open space resource protection lands (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2026-427 updating rules for council-appointed commissions and student commissioners (5-0)
- Approved classification and compensation study results, salary schedules, and fourth amendment to City Manager contract (5-0)
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The Council met in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present to
discuss the following items:
1.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Mountains Restoration Trust, Inc. dba TreePeople Land Trust v. City of
Calabasas
(Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV19154)
2.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential for Litigation Against the City
(Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1))
Based on existing facts and circumstances which the City believes are not yet
known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, there is significant exposure to litigation
against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: One
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor
James
Bozajian,
Mayor
Pro
Tem
Edward
Albrecht,
and
Councilmembers Peter Kraut, David Shapiro and Alicia Weintraub
Absent: None
Sr. Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; Deputy City
Manager Michael McConville; City Attorney Pam Lee; Community
Development Director Michael Klein; Public Works Director Curtis Castle;
Community Services Director Erica Green; Chief Financial Officer Michael
Towler; City Librarian Mandy Nasr; and City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pam Lee provided …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Parks, Recreation and Education Commission
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Library Commission Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Mayor's Youth Council Regular Meeting
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 05:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting
✓ Decided: City Council fails to reach majority vote on appeal of 135-unit housing project
The City Council held an appeal hearing regarding a proposed 135-unit housing expansion at 3831 Orchid Lane. A motion to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's approval failed in a 2-1 vote, as a majority was required for action. Consequently, no action was taken, and the Planning Commission's original approval of the project remains in effect.
- Approved agenda (3-0-2)
- Motion to deny appeal and uphold project approval failed (2-1-2)
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
01453.0013 2207459.1
CLOSED SESSION
1.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential for Litigation Against the City
(Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1))
Based on existing facts and circumstances which the City believes are not yet
known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, there is significant exposure to
litigation against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: One
2.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property APNs: 2063-043-015 and 2063-045-001
Agency Negotiator: Kindon Meik, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the special appeal hearing to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Bozajian, Mayor Pro Tem Edward Albrecht, and
Councilmember Peter Kraut
Absent: Councilmembers Shapiro and Weintraub (City Attorney Lee noted the
Councilmember’s absences and stated conflicts of interest for the record)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Kraut moved and Mayor Pro Tem Albrecht seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The motion carried 3-0-2 (Councilmembers Shapiro and
Weintraub absent).
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pam Lee indicated there was no reportable action taken during closed
session.
APPEAL HEARING
3. An appeal of the Planning Commissions Decision to approve a project
application for a Site …
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Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting - Cancelled
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Environmental Commission Regular Meeting
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Communications and Technology Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Mayor's Youth Council Regular Meeting
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 06:30 PM
Library Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Calabasas City Council continued ADU ordinance and commission changes to October
The Calabasas City Council approved meeting minutes and received sheriff and county legislative reports during its September 9, 2026 meeting. The Council continued discussions on Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations and proposed commission ordinance amendments, including the dissolution of the Communications and Technology Commission, to the October 14, 2026 meeting. A community grant program item was also deferred to October 14.
- Approved meeting agenda (3-2)
- Received and filed July 2026 Sheriff's Crime Report
- Approved minutes of August 19, 2026 special meeting and August 26, 2026 regular meeting (3-2)
- Continued Ordinance No. 2026-426 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units to October 14, 2026 (3-2)
- Provided direction on Measure K Independent Citizens Advisory Committee composition and recruitment
- Continued Council Appointed Commissions ordinance amendments and CTC dissolution to October 14, 2026 (3-2)
- Deferred Calabasas Community Grant Program direction to October 14, 2026
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The Council met in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present to
discuss the following items:
1.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
2.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Mountains Restoration Trust, Inc. dba TreePeople Land Trust v. City of
Calabasas
(Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV19154)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor James Bozajian, Mayor Pro Tem Edward Albrecht, and Alicia
Weintraub
Absent: Councilmembers David Shapiro and Peter Kraut
Sr. Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Deputy City Manager Michael McConville; City
Attorney Pam Lee; Community Development Director Michael Klein; and City
Clerk Kristy Buxkemper
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pam Lee provided a closed session report indicating there was no
reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy City Clerk Meza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Councilmember Weintraub moved and Mayor Pro Tem Albrecht seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The motion carried 3-2 (Councilmembers Shapiro and Kraut
absent).
Docusign Envelope ID: CC3F3969-6DB8-858E-8118-7DFFF420CB26
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Community Development Director’s Hearing Regular Meeting
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Development Review Committee Regular Meeting
Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Architectural Review Panel Regular Meeting
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda
✓ Decided: Council introduces ADU ordinance update aligning with state law
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2026-426 to update the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, replacing the existing municipal code section to align with current California law. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Mayor Bozajian dissenting and Councilmember Shapiro absent. The Council also approved the consent calendar (4-0-1) and created a Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee (4-0-1).
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2026-426 updating ADU regulations (3-1-1)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and voting delegates (4-0-1)
- Created Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee with Mayor Bozajian and Mayor Pro Tem Albrecht (4-0-1)
- Deferred Measure K Independent Citizens Advisory Committee to September 9, 2026
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
The Council met in Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present to
discuss the following items:
1.
Conference with Labor Negotiator
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
City Negotiator: Kindon Meik, City Manager
Employees: All Unrepresented Employees
2.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
(Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
3.
Conference with Legal Counsel: Potential for Litigation Against the City
(Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1))
Based on existing facts and circumstances which the City believes are not yet
known to potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, there is significant exposure to litigation
against the City.
Number of Potential Cases: One
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bozajian called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor
James
Bozajian,
Mayor
Pro
Tem
Edward
Albrecht,
and
Councilmembers Peter Kraut, David Shapiro, and Alicia Weintraub.
Absent: None.
Sr. Staff: City Manager Kindon Meik; Assistant City Manager Scott Trujillo; Deputy City
Manager Michael McConville; City Attorney Pam Lee; Community
Development Director Michael Klein; and City Clerk Kristy Buxkemper.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pam Lee provided a closed session report indicating there was no
reportable action.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Captain Carr led the Pledge …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $22.6M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $21.0M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · DELIVERY ORDER FOR KC-46 INITIAL SPARES TINKER AFB 424TH (UNRESTRICTED |
| $3.1M | PROLIFICS INC Department of the Interior · IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO PROVIDE IT SUPPORT FOR |
| $1.7M | ATELIER 21 INTERNATIONAL Department of the Interior · DUNN MAIN HOUSE REHABILITATION AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSTRUCTI |
| $1.2M | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $906,462 | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARE PARTS FOR TRAVIS AFB AND TINKER AFB (UNRESTRICTED) |
| $529,551 | SOI AVIATION, INC. Department of Defense · KC-46 INITIAL SPARES |
| $527,581 | DAVIS RESEARCH LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH (CHI) EXPERIENCE SURVEY RESEARCH |
| $327,540 | DAVIS RESEARCH LLC Department of Veterans Affairs · SURVEY ASSISTANCE |
| $285,780 | ATELIER 21 INTERNATIONAL Department of Defense · RENOVATION OF AUDITORIUM |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Los Angeles County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments304,988 (3,987,736 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,625/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy34.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Recorded votes
6
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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