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Residents urge Chesebro Road repairs and trails work as council weighs Old Agoura design funding
Summary
Homeowners and equestrian users told the council Chesebro Road’s poor condition hindered evacuations and animal transport; council members prioritized trails and bikeway design work in Old Agoura while noting limited general‑fund capacity and special‑fund options for park/road repairs.
Agoura Hills — Residents from the Old Agoura neighborhood urged the City Council to accelerate road and trail repairs, saying sections of Chesebro Road have deteriorated since the Woolsey Fire and created public‑safety problems during evacuations.
Carolyn Tricino, speaking on behalf of the Old Agoura Homeowners Board of Directors, told the council the road “has deteriorated over the years, causing public safety issues and legal exposure for the city,” and cited deep shoulder ruts and flooding after the Woolsey Fire that have worsened the condition. Tricino said evacuation of farm animals was impeded during recent wildfire evacuations because “horse trailers could not pull over on sections of Chesebro Road because of the road’s dilapidated paving and shoulder conditions.”
Serena Nuzzi, a resident, supported Tricino and asked the council to “ensure that the city's budget earmarks near‑term repairs to allow safe passage and public easement use” while the trails master plan proceeds through the design phase.
Council members and staff discussed competing priorities for Old Agoura. The land‑use/economic‑development and public‑works subcommittees recommended design and funding for trails and bikeway improvements in Old Agoura as a multi‑year project; initial staff options included budgeting $50,000 for a study in year one (with a $30,000 lower‑cost option) or phasing design costs over two years. Mayor Pro Tem Wolf and others said trails and near‑term repair work should be prioritized above other planning projects because of evacuation and access concerns.
Staff clarified that some repair work north of the park entrance is being inspected and that permanent repairs were intended to be constructed in summer; Tricino said the subcommittee’s plan to rehabilitate Chesebro Road from the park entrance to the city’s northern limits is targeted for early fiscal year 2026–27.
Other related public‑works items discussed at the workshop included a proposed study of Lake Lindero (staff identified a $75,000 special‑fund study to evaluate recreational use and environmental improvements), stormwater diversion structures (the city received funding to build six of ten designed structures and staff will seek additional funding for the remaining four), and continuing design work on bikeways and trails. Councilmembers said special funds (Measure W and other special funds) and grants should be used where possible so limited general‑fund dollars can be reserved for urgent repairs and safety projects.
No final funding decisions were made at the workshop. Staff will return with refined cost estimates and a recommended prioritization of Old Agoura road, trail and bikeway projects for inclusion in the draft budget.
