Westlake Village meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Westlake Village boards discuss scholarships, safety stats, and tree permit

In the past two weeks, three Westlake Village advisory boards and committees met to discuss items ranging from a new board appointment to public safety statistics and a utility-related tree permit. No formal decisions were made, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings.

Community Foundation

The Westlake Village Community Foundation met on July 28 to discuss appointing City Councilmember Ned E. Davis as a new board member. The agenda also included an update on 2026 high school scholarships from Senior Awards Events, a presentation on the City Celebration Event scheduled for October 10, 2026, including fundraising plans, and a financial update. The meeting included approval of minutes from April 21, 2026, and public comments.

Public Safety Advisory Board

On July 29, the Public Safety Advisory Board received presentations on mid-year public safety statistics and an update on the city's approved 2035 Strategic Plan. Staff also provided a summer update covering PSAB recruitment, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and the Emergency Operations Plan. These items were informational, with no formal votes scheduled.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee, a City Council committee, met on July 29 to discuss Protected Tree Permit No. 26-001 for utility upgrades at 32100 Triunfo Canyon Road, located at Oak Forest Mobile Estates. The committee also received an update from the Planning Department.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Westlake Village Council Set to Act on Parking Lot Expansion, Speed Limits, and $1.07M in Warrants

Westlake Village's City Council had a packed agenda for its July 22 meeting, with the largest dollar item being approval of warrants totaling $1,074,192.46. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the four recent meetings covered in this roundup, so it is not yet confirmed which items were formally approved. What follows reflects what each body was scheduled to consider.

City Council — July 22

The council was set to act on Resolution No. 2465-26, which would approve a Planned Development Permit (26-002), an Administrative Tree Permit (26-007), and a Sign Modification Permit (26-008) for expanding an existing parking lot and adding a new lot at 5495 Via Rocas, the site of Calvary Community Church.

A second resolution, No. 2466-26, would adopt new citywide speed limits and delay signage installation on Ridgeford Drive.

The council was also scheduled to appoint council and community members to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Committee and authorize issuing a request for proposals for consultant services. Separately, the council was to consider adopting the City's 2026 Emergency Operations Plan.

The agenda also included routine departmental reports and a public comment period.

Because minutes are not yet available, the outcome of each item — including the $1,074,192.46 in warrants — cannot be confirmed from the record.

Westlake Village Community Foundation — July 28

The foundation was scheduled to discuss appointing City Councilmember Ned E. Davis as a new board member. The agenda also included an update on 2026 high school scholarships from senior awards events, a presentation on the City Celebration Event planned for October 10, 2026, including fundraising plans, and a financial update.

The meeting was to include approval of minutes from April 21, 2026 and a public comment period. Minutes from the July 28 meeting have not yet been published.

Public Safety Advisory Board — July 29

The Public Safety Advisory Board was scheduled to receive presentations on mid-year public safety statistics from staff and public safety partners, along with an update on the City's 2035 Strategic Plan.

A summer public safety update was also on the agenda, covering PSAB recruitment, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, and the Emergency Operations Plan. These were listed as informational items with no formal votes scheduled.

Land Use Committee — July 29

The Land Use Committee was set to discuss Protected Tree Permit No. 26-001 for utility upgrades at 32100 Triunfo Canyon Road, identified as Oak Forest Mobile Estates. The committee was also scheduled to receive a Planning Department update.

No minutes have been published for this meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the City of Westlake Village website for newly posted agendas or special meetings.

Westlake Village Roundup: Council Agendas Pack Sidewalks, Speed Limits, and Wildfire Planning

Westlake Village's City Council and its standing committees covered water infrastructure, long-term planning, pedestrian safety, and wildfire preparation across five meetings in the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions, so outcomes — including whether votes passed — are not yet confirmed in the public record. The next regular Council meeting on July 22 carries the heaviest agenda, with over $1 million in warrants and a parking lot expansion at 5495 Via Rocas slated for action.

City Council — July 8

The Council had two scheduled sessions on July 8. The first was a study session to receive information on the Pure Water Project, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

The regular meeting agenda listed several items for Council action:

• Adoption of the 2035 Strategic Plan, described as the city's long-term vision.
• A professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for the Lindero Canyon Road Complete Street Project, covering sidewalk and landscape improvements, at a cost of $358,737 with a $4,383 contingency.
• Approval of warrants effective July 1, 2026 totaling $747,887.03.
• Establishment of an annual recognition award for outstanding law enforcement service in honor of Retired Chief William McSweeney.
• A professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant program administration.

Because minutes are not yet published, the record does not confirm which items were approved, rejected, or continued.

Administrative Committee — July 13

The Administrative Committee was scheduled to receive an update on migrating the city website domain to comply with Assembly Bill 1637. Staff also planned to present a draft ad-hoc committee structure for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, with an additional discussion on future agenda item planning. No votes were listed.

Environmental Committee — July 15

The Environmental Committee agenda included a project update and design direction for Lakeview Canyon Road pedestrian safety improvements, final Neighborhood Beautification Grant submissions for Westlake Pointe and Westlake Cove, and an update on Capital Improvement Program project schedules and construction status.

Public Safety Committee — July 16

The Public Safety Committee was set to receive reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on public safety statistics and from the Los Angeles County Fire Department on fire season conditions. Staff also planned to provide an update on the Triunfo intersection and present a draft Request for Proposals for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Coming up

City Council — Wednesday, July 22. The agenda includes several consequential items:

• Resolution No. 2465-26, approving Planned Development Permit 26-002, Administrative Tree Permit 26-007, and Sign Modification Permit 26-008 for a parking lot expansion and new lot at 5495 Via Rocas (Calvary Community Church).
• Resolution No. 2466-26, adopting new citywide speed limits and delaying Ridgeford Drive sign installation.
• Appointment of council and community members to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Committee and authorization to issue an RFP for consultant services.
• Adoption of the City's 2026 Emergency Operations Plan.
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,074,192.46.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 8 Council meeting and the three committee sessions should watch for published minutes, which will provide vote tallies and any actions taken.

Westlake Village City Council set to weigh 2035 Strategic Plan, $358,737 sidewalk project; Land Use Committee meeting cancelled

Westlake Village's City Council has a packed agenda this month, with adoption of the city's long-term 2035 Strategic Plan and a $358,737 sidewalk and landscape improvement project among the items scheduled for consideration. However, minutes from the July 8 meeting have not yet been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were formally approved.

Land Use Committee meeting cancelled

The Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council study session on Pure Water Project

The City Council held a study session on July 8 to receive information regarding the Pure Water Project. No formal decisions or votes were scheduled as part of that session.

City Council agenda items (July 8)

The July 8 City Council agenda included several items slated for action. Because minutes have not yet been published, the outcomes listed below are what the council was scheduled to consider, not confirmed decisions.

• **Adoption of the 2035 Strategic Plan**, described as the city's long-term vision.
• **Professional services agreement with BKF Engineers** for the Lindero Canyon Road Complete Street Project, covering sidewalk and landscape improvements at a cost of $358,737, plus a $4,383 contingency.
• **Approval of warrants** effective July 1, 2026, totaling $747,887.03.
• **Establishment of an annual recognition award** for outstanding law enforcement service, honoring Retired Chief William McSweeney.
• **Professional services agreement with Michael Baker International** for Community Development Block Grant program administration.

Residents should watch for the published minutes to confirm which of these items were approved and any recorded vote tallies.

Coming up

Three City Council committee meetings are scheduled in the coming week:

• **July 13 — Administrative Committee:** Staff will provide an update on migrating the city website domain to comply with Assembly Bill 1637. The committee will also review a draft ad-hoc committee structure for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and discuss future agenda planning.

• **July 15 — Environmental Committee:** The committee will receive a project update and design direction for Lakeview Canyon Road pedestrian safety improvements. Staff will present final Neighborhood Beautification Grant submissions for Westlake Pointe and Westlake Cove, and provide an update on Capital Improvement Program project schedules and construction status.

• **July 16 — Public Safety Committee:** Reports are scheduled from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on public safety statistics and from the Los Angeles County Fire Department on fire conditions. Staff will also provide an update on the Triunfo intersection and present a draft Request for Proposals for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

All upcoming items are listed as agenda items for discussion or review; no outcomes have been recorded.

Westlake Village Roundup: Building Codes, Church Parking Lot on Agendas; Strategic Plan Vote Ahead

Westlake Village's recent government meetings covered building code updates, a church parking lot expansion, and long-range planning. Minutes from the past two weeks' meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on the agendas, not confirmed decisions. The City Council has two meetings scheduled for July 8, including a vote on the 2035 Strategic Plan and a $358,737 sidewalk project.

City Council — June 24

The City Council had two items scheduled for public hearings: adoption of the 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building, and Existing Building Codes, and establishment of public right-of-way encroachment regulations with updated permit fees.

The agenda also included approval of $1.43 million in warrants dated June 15, 2026; acceptance of the Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Project Phase 1 with a $4,336 budget amendment; and acceptance of the Civic Center Courtyard Improvements Project along with a Kiesel Landscape Architecture contract amendment.

A separate City Council study session scheduled for June 24 was cancelled. A new date has not been determined.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were approved.

Land Use Committee — June 25

The Land Use Committee was scheduled to consider Planned Development Permit 26-002 and Tree Permit 26-007 for Calvary Community Church's parking lot expansion at 5495 Via Rocas. The project would add new drive aisles, fencing, gates, and a sidewalk, with encroachment into one protected oak tree.

The committee was also set to discuss citywide sign color consistency, slope development standards aimed at preserving views of natural hillsides from major arterials, and regulations for decks, walls, and retaining walls on sloped residential sites.

A Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for July 1 was cancelled.

Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee — June 22

The committee reviewed a draft 2035 Strategic Plan incorporating feedback from the committee and a prior City Council study session. Discussion covered outreach and engagement strategies and next steps in the strategic planning process.

Coming Up — July 8

The City Council has two meetings scheduled for Wednesday, July 8:

• **Study session on the Pure Water Project.** No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
• **Regular meeting** with several notable items:
• Adoption of the 2035 Strategic Plan, the city's long-term vision document.
• A professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for the Lindero Canyon Road Complete Street Project, costing $358,737 plus a $4,383 contingency, for sidewalk and landscape improvements.
• Approval of warrants effective July 1, 2026, totaling $747,887.03.
• Establishment of an annual recognition award for outstanding law enforcement service in honor of Retired Chief William McSweeney.
• A professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant program administration.

All recent meeting outcomes remain unconfirmed until minutes are published. Residents can check the city's official agendas and minutes for authoritative records.

Council set to adopt 2035 Strategic Plan and $358,737 sidewalk contract at July 8 meeting

The Westlake Village City Council will gather on July 8 for a study session on the Pure Water Project, followed by a regular meeting where members are expected to vote on adoption of the city’s 2035 Strategic Plan and a $358,737 professional services agreement for sidewalk and landscape improvements along Lindero Canyon Road. That contract includes a $4,383 contingency. No final decisions have been recorded from recent committee meetings, as minutes remain unpublished and one committee session was cancelled.

Recent meeting highlights

Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee

On June 22, the Ad-Hoc 2035 Strategic Plan Committee met to review a draft of the long-range plan, incorporating prior feedback from the committee itself and from a City Council study session. Members also discussed outreach and engagement strategies and outlined next steps in the planning process. No minutes have been published.

City Council study session cancelled

The City Council study session scheduled for June 24 was cancelled. A new date has not been announced.

June 24 City Council regular meeting agenda

The June 24 regular meeting agenda included several items typical of council action. Public hearings were listed for adoption of updated 2025 California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building, and Existing Building Codes, as well as new regulations for public right-of-way encroachments and updated permit fees. The agenda also included acceptance of the Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Project Phase 1 with a $4,336 budget amendment, acceptance of the Civic Center Courtyard Improvements project along with a contract amendment for Kiesel Landscape Architecture, and approval of $1.43 million in warrants for June 15, 2026. Minutes have not yet been released.

Land Use Committee considers church parking lot, sign colors

On June 25, the City Council’s Land Use Committee reviewed a Planned Development Permit and Tree Permit for Calvary Community Church at 5495 Via Rocas. The proposed parking lot expansion would add drive aisles, fencing, gates, and a sidewalk, and would encroach into the root zone of one protected oak tree. The committee also discussed citywide sign color consistency, slope development standards to protect hillside views from major arterials, and regulations for decks, walls, and retaining walls on sloped residential lots. The July 1 Land Use Committee meeting was later cancelled.

Coming up

The City Council will hold two sessions on July 8. At 5 p.m., a study session on the Pure Water Project will take place. No formal votes are scheduled. The regular meeting follows, where the council is expected to vote on:

• Adoption of the 2035 Strategic Plan.
• A professional services agreement with BKF Engineers for the Lindero Canyon Road Complete Street Project, not to exceed $358,737 plus a $4,383 contingency.
• Approval of warrants totaling $747,887.03 effective July 1, 2026.
• Establishment of an annual law enforcement recognition award in honor of retired Chief William McSweeney.
• A professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for Community Development Block Grant program administration.