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Woodland Hills commission approves routine measures, hears updates on parks, public safety and infrastructure
Summary
At its Nov. 25 meeting, the Woodland Hills City Commission approved minutes, warrants and the October financial report; heard a property tax update and reports on tree plantings and damage; announced a new officer starting in December; and reviewed street and sidewalk repairs and Winterfest plans.
The City of Woodland Hills Commission met Nov. 25 and approved routine administrative items while hearing updates on parks, public safety and infrastructure.
Mayor Killeen called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and recorded attendance, listing Commissioners Gillenwater, Horan (via Zoom), DeVillier and Hedden, Treasurer Jones and visitor Al Brown; City Clerk Lisa Baldwin was absent.
The commission unanimously approved the August minutes following a motion by Commissioner Gillenwater and a second by Commissioner Hedden. Treasurer Jones presented the warrants; Commissioner DeVillier moved to approve them, Hedden seconded, and the motion carried. Commissioner Gillenwater moved to approve the October financial report; Hedden seconded and the report was approved.
Treasurer Jones reported that a small number of 2026 tax payments remain to be entered into the system and said two payments are past due from 2025 (the transcript showed a typographical year error; records reflect 2025). Jones did not specify the dollar amounts or taxpayer names.
On parks and beautification, Mayor Killeen said the city spent $2,640 through MSD to plant 14 trees of 5-gallon size or larger and that she will begin the reimbursement process. She reported tree damage attributed to two trees from Lawn Pro and one from LIBS and noted an insurance matter involving ATG related to the Mary Mulaney property. Killeen said she is arranging for mulch and wood chips to be secured. The transcript does not expand the acronyms MSD, LIBS or ATG; those agencies or vendors are not specified further in the meeting record.
Commissioner Gillenwater announced that a new officer, Adam Payne, will start in December and that the officer is being paid $65 per hour; the transcript does not specify the hiring authority, funding source or whether the rate is temporary or ongoing.
Commissioner DeVillier described ongoing communications work: daily Facebook posts (which she will make shareable), promotion of a Christmas Decorating Contest, and a running events calendar. She said the commission allocated $100–$200 for Facebook boosts. DeVillier reported she is at a stopping point on the city website and that Commissioner Horan will coordinate with a family member to help.
Commissioner Hedden reviewed Winterfest logistics and the current planning status. No new budget or vendor details were presented during the discussion.
On infrastructure, Commissioner Horan said he ordered two stop signs from Sign-A-Rama, with one to be stored as an extra at the Woodland Hills garage. Horan reported approval of LIBS work to repair sidewalk damage at Willowbrook and curb damage at Marengo and Meadow, noted a proposal for asphalt crack sealing in fiscal year 2027, and said a street sign pole at South Evergreen and Marengo needs to be straightened.
Under other business, the commission noted that Bonnie Jung will be honored at an upcoming JCLC meeting (the record does not expand JCLC).
Commissioner Hedden moved to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.; Commissioner Gillenwater seconded and the motion carried. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025. The minutes for this meeting were recorded by Commissioner Hedden.
