Residents press council on Canaan Road potholes; Fire Safe Council reports 86 orders for free vent-mesh program

During public comment at the Agoura Hills City Council meeting a resident and neighborhood representatives raised infrastructure and outreach concerns while the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council reported progress on a home-hardening program.

Resident David Glucksman said roads in his area (Troutdale and Canaan) are in poor condition with potholes and trenching and asked how residents outside the city's defined boundaries can be included in city efforts. He also described repeated power shutoffs in the hills and widespread use of generators and home backup systems.

Peter Feller, president of the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council, updated the council on a free vent-mesh program launched Sept. 2 as part of home-hardening efforts. He said the program has received 86 orders in five weeks, with more than half already delivered, and estimated current program funding would accommodate about 400 residents (about 22% subscribed in five weeks). Feller said the program faced logistical challenges early on but had worked out ordering and pickup operations and received positive resident feedback.

Norman Diering, new president of the Liberty Canyon Homeowners Association, announced a print newsletter distributed by volunteers and said his priorities include building a more robust email list to improve neighborhood engagement and awareness of topics such as Zone 0 and wildlife crossing issues.

City staff acknowledged public comments and indicated staff would coordinate follow-up for road maintenance and other operational concerns.