Old Agoura residents urge Chesbrough Road repairs, raise concerns about sober‑living and zoning

Two residents representing Old Agoura homeowners told the council during public comment that road and trail repairs are critical for wildfire evacuation and everyday safety, and one speaker asked the council to re‑visit sober‑living and other zoning issues affecting the neighborhood.

Carolyn Tricino, speaking for Old Agoura homeowners, thanked council members for the budget items identified at a prior goal‑setting session and emphasized the need for interim repairs to Chesbrough Road to support community evacuation and daily users including dog walkers, equestrians, cyclists and parents with strollers. “Given the ongoing fire risk, fixing Chesbrough is crucial for community evacuation, and trails are vital for horse safety,” Tricino said. She also thanked the council for considering interim repairs that could help residents navigate the community.

Serena Nuzzi, a recently reappointed board member of the Old Agoura homeowners association, said she spoke on behalf of board members who could not attend and expressed “unfortunate disappointment” that the council did not address sober‑living and other zoning issues that the association says affect the rural lifestyle of about 450 homes in Old Agoura. Nuzzi thanked the council for the budget items supporting trails and roadways but said she hoped the council would revisit these zoning concerns during the next fiscal year even if no specific funding is yet identified.

Mayor Sylvester and city staff reminded speakers that matters raised during public comment cannot be discussed by the council at that time and must be agendized for a future meeting if the council is to consider direction or action.

The comments were entered into the record at the start of the budget workshop and were followed by the staff presentation of the proposed biennial budget.