CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
100 CIVIC CENTER WAY, CALABASAS
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CLOSED SESSION – 6:30 P.M.

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

1.   Real property negotiations, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.
          Agency Negotiator: Anthony Coroalles, City Manager.
          Negotiating parties: City of Calabasas and Currey-Riach / RCS Development.
          Instruction: Discussion regarding negotiations on lot located on southwest corner of Lost Hills and Calabasas Hills Roads.
          Identity of property: Assessors Parcel Number 2063-043-015.

2.   Personnel Matter, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54957:
          PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, Title: City Manager.

3.   Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code, Section 54957.6:
          City Negotiator: City Attorney Michael G. Colantuono.
          Unrepresented Employee:
          Position or Title of Unrepresented Employee who is subject of Negotiation: City Manager.

OPENING MATTERS – 7:00 P.M.

Call to Order/Roll Call of Councilmembers
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda

ANNOUNCEMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS – 7:05 P.M.

• Presentation to Girl Scout Troop 260

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - PUBLIC COMMENT – 7:15 P.M.

CONSENT ITEMS – 7:20 P.M.

1. Approval of meeting minutes from January 27, 2010.

Item 1 - Minutes

2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-267, amending the Calabasas Municipal Code to require encroachment permits for major construction projects within the Old Topanga Overlay Zone, the Calabasas Highlands Overlay Zone and the Park Moderne Overlay Zone.

Item 2 - Staff Report
Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 2010-267

3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-269, which updates Titles 9 and 15 of the Calabasas Municipal Code by amending sections 9.12.050 and 9.12.070 and repealing chapter 15.20.

Item 3 - Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2010-269

4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-270, which updates Titles 3 and 5 of the City Code by amending sections 3.16.140, 5.04.040, and 5.08.010.

Item 4 - Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2010-270

5. Adoption of Ordinance No. 2010-271, the adoption of a “Pay First, Litigate Later” rule for tax and fee disputes.

Item 5 - Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2010-271

6. Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-1222, in support of the Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers and Vital Services Initiative.

Item 6 - Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2010-1222
Attachment 2 - Background Information on the Initiative

NEW BUSINESS – 7:30 P.M.

7. Adoption of Resolution No. 2010-1223, adopting ethical guidelines for Commissioners.

Item 7 - Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2010-1223

8. Discussion regarding parking requirements.

Item 8 - Staff Report

9. Informational update on code enforcement activities.

Item 9 - Staff Report

10. Request from Lilac Properties for a one-year extension of CUP #004-018 and CUP No. 005-010, for property located at 3460 and 3462 Lilac Trail, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 2009-260.

Item 10 - Staff Report
Attachment A - Lilac Properties one-year request letter
Attachment B - Villa Vida Properties one-year request letter
Attachment C - Resolution No. 2010-1224

11. Discussion regarding limiting tobacco sales within the immediate proximity of schools.

Item 11 - Staff Report
Attachment A - Map of Schools and Tobacco Retailers

INFORMATIONAL REPORTS – 9:15 P.M.

12. Check Register for the period of January 20, 2010 to January 27, 2010.

Item 12 - Check Register Report

TASK FORCE REPORTS – 9:20 P.M.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – 9:25 P.M.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – 9:30 P.M.

Future Agenda Items

ADJOURN – 9:35 P.M.

The City Council will adjourn to their next regular meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

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