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City Council Regular Meeting 7/16/2026

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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GrantsInfrastructure

Westlake Council Approves Federal Grant for Comprehensive Safe Streets Study

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-94, authorizing the mayor to enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The grant will fund a citywide comprehensive study and action plan. The agreement is an 80-20 split. [cite: 630, 631, 633, 635, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651]

Public SafetyInfrastructure

Westlake Council Approves Pavement Technology Contract for Street Asphalt Rejuvenation

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-93, authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract with Pavement Technology for asphalt rejuvenation of certain city streets. The total cost is $62,581.55. [cite: 608, 609, 611, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628]

Zoning And Land UseInstitutional

Westlake Authorizes Bidding for Recreation Center Exterior Lighting Upgrade

The council authorized going out to bid for the recreation center exterior lighting upgrade. This project includes upgrading lighting, considering additional landscaping, and redesigning the front area to reduce concrete. [cite: 67, 68, 76]

Transparency And GovernanceAll

Westlake Council Extends Committee Time for Two Ordinances Amidst Recess

The council agreed to extend the time in committee for Ordinance 2026-85 (agreement with Crocker Park, LLC, regarding neighborhood officer) and Ordinance 2026-83 (zoning codes for health campuses) until October 25th, 2026, to prevent them from becoming effective while council is on recess. [cite: 717, 746, 747, 748, 751, 718, 719, 720, 721, 722, 723, 724, 725, 726, 727, 728, 729, 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 735]

Public SafetyInfrastructure

Westlake Council Approves Pavement Technology Contract for Road Maintenance

The council authorized entering into an agreement with Pavement Technology for the 2026 Reclamite General Road Maintenance Program, with a total cost not to exceed $62,581.55. This is linked to Ordinance 2026-93. [cite: 61, 608]

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