The City Council will convene and adjourn into closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding:

1. Real property negotiations, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54956.8
   Negotiating parties: City of Calabasas and New Millennium Homes (NMH).
   Instruction: Discussion regarding property within NMH development.
   Identity of property: Tract No. 35596-09, Lot No. 11.
2. Pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54946.9(a), Atkinson-Barr v. City of Calabasas.
3. Potential litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(A), facts and circumstances that might result in litigation but which the City of Calabasas believes are not yet known to the potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.

OPENING MATTERS - 7:30 P.M.

Call to Order/Roll Call of Councilmembers
Pledge of Allegiance
Report of Closed Session Action
Approval of Agenda

CONSENT ITEMS

1. Recommendation to accept completion of the Las Virgenes Northbound Off-Ramp Widening Project by Nye Nelson, Inc., Specification No. 02-03-02; and to direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
   
   Item 1 - Staff Report
   Attachment 1 - Notice of Completion
   
2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-194, amending the Calabasas Municipal Code, Title 2, Administration and Personnel, by modifying certain provisions of Chapters 2.32, 2.36, 2.37, 2.38, 2.39, 2.41, 2.42, and 2.43 relating to frequency of Commission meetings.
   
   Item 2 - Staff Report
   Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2004-194
   
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-193, amending Ordinance 2004-191, City’s rental housing registration program.
   
   Item 3 - Staff Report
   Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2004-193
   
4. Approval of an amended Professional Services Agreement with Colantuono & Levin, PC to provide City Attorney services on a fixed fee basis.
   
   Item 4 - Staff Report
   Attachment 1 - Amended Professional Services Agreement
   Attachment 2 - Redlined Professional Services Agreement
   
5. Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement with C.M. de Crinis & Co., Inc. to perform financial consulting services regarding the sale of bonds or the structuring of alternative methods for financing City projects.
   
   Item 5 - Staff Report
   Attachment - Professional Services Agreement
   
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2004-895 authorizing staff to apply for a $135,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Henry Ridge-Calabasas Interpretive Trail Development at Headwaters Corner and rescinding Resolution No. 2004-869.
   
   Item 6 - Staff Report
   Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2004-895
   Attachment 2 - April 7, 2004 Staff Report to City Council
                        Resolution No. 2004-869
   
7. Recommendation to extend Charter’s Mulwood and Lost Hills Cable Franchises from September 1, 2004 to October 1, 2004.
   
   Item 7 - Staff Report

SPECIAL ITEM

8. Review and approval of Civic Center Task Force recommendation for the Civic Center and Library interim schematic designs.
   
   Item 8 - Staff Report

9. Adoption of a Resolution to initiate legal proceedings to vacate Willow Glen Street and Oak Glen Street for the purpose of privatizing the Stonecreek community along Las Virgenes Road.; and adoption of a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 01-14 and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the construction of walls and gates within the Las Virgenes Road Scenic Corridor.

Continued to the September 8, 2004 City Council meeting.

Item 9 - Staff Report

10. Request for appropriations of fiscal year 2003/2004 Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds allocated for law enforcement services in the City of Calabasas.
    
    Item 10 - Staff Report
    Attachment 1 - Sheriffs Correspondence
    Attachment 2 - Public Safety Commission Approval Letter

NEW BUSINESS

11. Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for 23902 and 23903 Linden Terrace.
    
    Item 11 - Staff Report
    Attachment 1 - Purchase & Sale Agreement
                          Quitclaim Deeds
                          Assignment and Assumption Agreement
                          Cooperation Agreement Amendment
    
12. Recommendation to approve the recordation of final maps and acceptance of offers of public dedication for Tract No. 35596, Phases 16 thru 24 of the New Millennium Homes One, Inc.
    
    Item 12 - Staff Report
                   Fact Sheet & Street Name List
                  Maps
                  Subdivision Agreement
                  Subdivision Water Improvement Agreement
    
13. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Public Resource Management Group to prepare and provide a citywide full cost analysis and department-specific fee study and recommendation.
    
    Item 13 - Staff Report
    Attachment 1 - Public Resource Management Group Proposal

INFORMATIONAL REPORT

14. Review of Community Development Department Workplan for Fiscal Years 2004-2006.
    
    Item 14 - Staff Report
    Attachment A - Planning Workload Analysis
    Attachment B - Building & Safety Workload Analysis
    Attachment C - Long Range Project Descriptions
    Attachment D - Anticipated Project Delivery Schedule
    
15. August 2004 Check Register.
    
    Check Register

Future Agenda Items

The City Council will adjourn the meeting to Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.