Hidden Hills, CA

City Council Special Meeting - 9-16-26

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider designating standing voting representatives and alternates for the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) and the League of California Cities (Cal Cities), including for the upcoming CCCA board meeting and Cal Cities Annual Conference. The council will also provide direction on a 2026 General Resolution submitted by the City of Murrieta. No fiscal impact is noted for these designations.

• Designate voting representative and up to two alternates for CCCA Board meetings
• Designate voting delegate and alternates for Cal Cities 2026 Annual Conference (Sept 23-25, Anaheim)
• Provide direction on 2026 General Resolution from City of Murrieta
• Cal Cities opposes Governor's wildfire liability proposal limiting utility payments
• Cal Cities supports Prop 1 ($11.25B housing bond) and opposes Prop 43 (two-thirds vote for special taxes)

City Council Regular - Meeting September 14, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations from the fire and sheriff's departments, along with updates on local projects. The council will consider several action items, including soliciting bids for a utility undergrounding project, awarding contracts for AI library services and the Hidden Hills Fiesta, and introducing an ordinance on construction site control measures. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, demands, and financial reports.

• Consider soliciting bids for Jed Smith Utility Undergrounding Project on Jed Smith Road between Fitzpatrick Road and Kit Carson Road, and authorize agreement with Southern California Edison
• Award professional services agreement to Tripepi Smith for AI digital library design standards and launch marketing services
• Approve professional services agreements with Pico Party Rents and Katz Craft BBQ for the Hidden Hills Fiesta
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 13 of Title 3 of the Municipal Code on Construction Site Control Measures
• Authorize rejection of all bids received June 9, 2026, and re-advertise RFP for City Hall Landscape and Hardscape Improvement Project

Regular City Council Meeting

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, with several action items. They will consider soliciting bids for the Jed Smith utility undergrounding project, awarding professional services agreements for AI library marketing and Fiesta rentals, adopting administrative policies, and introducing an ordinance on construction site control measures. The agenda also includes multiple reports and consent calendar items.

• Solicit bids for Jed Smith Utility Undergrounding Project on Jed Smith Road between Fitzpatrick Road and Kit Carson Road; authorize agreement with Southern California Edison
• Award professional services agreement to Tripepi Smith for AI digital library design standards and launch marketing
• Approve professional services agreements with Pico Party Rents and Katz Craft BBQ for Hidden Hills Fiesta
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 13 of Title 3 of Municipal Code on Construction Site Control Measures
• Reject all bids received June 9, 2026, and re-advertise RFP for City Hall Landscape and Hardscape Improvement Project

Special City Council Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will vote to cancel the November 3, 2026, general municipal election for City Council seats and appoint candidates to fill those positions. Additionally, the Council will approve a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment and capital improvement commitment for the Valdez Substation.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 1064 to appoint City Council candidates and cancel the November 3, 2026, election
• Approval of a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment for the Valdez Substation

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 1064, which appoints Larry Weber to a two-year term and Esther Hahn, Jeff Grogin, and David ZeBrack to four-year terms, effectively canceling the November 3, 2026, municipal election. Additionally, the Council authorized the Acting City Manager to send a letter to Southern California Edison requesting infrastructure improvements and a reliability assessment for the Valdez substation following recent power outages.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1064 to appoint four council candidates (4-0)
• Canceled the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election
• Authorized letter to Southern California Edison regarding power reliability (5-0)

City Council

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider canceling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and instead appointing candidates to fill the City Council seats. They will also decide whether to send a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment and capital improvement commitment for the Valdez Substation.

• Resolution No. 1064 to appoint City Council members and cancel the November 3, 2026 election
• Proposed letter to Southern California Edison regarding Valdez Substation reliability assessment and capital improvements

Special City Council Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two items: adopting a resolution to appoint candidates to City Council seats and cancel the November 3, 2026 general municipal election, and authorizing a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment and capital improvement commitment for the Valdez Substation. Public comment will be taken on each item.

• Resolution No. 1064 to appoint City Council members and cancel the November 3, 2026 election
• Letter to Southern California Edison requesting reliability assessment and capital improvements for Valdez Substation

Special City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

The Hidden Hills City Council is holding a special meeting solely to convene a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel, covering three potential cases. No public action is expected on the agenda items, and the meeting is limited to the closed session and a report on it.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (d)(3), or (e)(1) for three potential cases
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Written comments must be received by 1:00 p.m. on meeting day

The Hidden Hills City Council met in a special closed session on November 24, 2025, to discuss three potential cases of anticipated litigation. After reconvening, the City Manager reported that the Council reached a consensus to deal with one of the claims. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Held closed session to discuss three potential litigation cases
• Reached consensus to address one of the claims, as reported by City Manager
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m.

Special City Council Closed Session Meeting - July 27, 2026

Special City Council Closed Session Meeting 7-27-26

The Hidden Hills City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss various personnel matters, including performance evaluations and labor negotiations. The meeting is not open to the public, but written comments can be submitted in advance. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not include any major public decisions.

• City Manager performance evaluation
• Labor negotiations with City Manager and Assistant City Manager
• Conference with Legal Counsel on anticipated litigation

Special City Council Meeting - July 15, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider awarding a professional services agreement to Tripepi Smith for AI digital library design standards and launch marketing services, and approving a professional services agreement with Envyro for the AI library membership registration portal. The Council will also appoint two council members to an ad hoc Fiesta 2026 subcommittee. A closed‑session will address several public‑employee matters, including the City Manager’s performance evaluation and a conference with a labor negotiator.

• Award professional services agreement to Tripepi Smith for AI digital library design standards and launch marketing services (Item 3.A)
• Approve professional services agreement with Envyro for AI library membership registration portal (Item 3.B)
• Create and appoint two council members to the Fiesta 2026 ad hoc subcommittee (Item 4A)
• Closed‑session discussion of City Manager performance evaluation (Government Code §54957(b)(1))
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (Government Code §54957.6)

The Hidden Hills City Council voted unanimously to remove two proposed professional services agreements for an AI library project from the agenda, sending them to a future regular meeting for more contract and vendor discussion and public input. The council also approved forming a 2026 Fiesta Ad Hoc Subcommittee and appointed Council Member Eniko Gold and Mayor Pro Tem Stuart E. Siegel to serve through the October 17, 2026 event. The council then recessed into closed session on six City Manager and Assistant City Manager personnel matters and reported no reportable action. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Removed Items 3.A and 3.B (AI library design standards and membership portal contracts) from the agenda for a future meeting (unanimous roll call)
• Approved creation of the 2026 Fiesta Ad Hoc Subcommittee (unanimous roll call)
• Appointed Council Member Eniko Gold and Mayor Pro Tem Stuart E. Siegel to the Fiesta subcommittee through completion of the event (unanimous roll call)
• Recessed into closed session on six listed personnel matters (unanimous roll call)
• Reported no reportable action from closed session
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Regular City Council Meeting - July 13, 2026

The City Council will receive reports from fire, sheriff, and emergency services, and a reliability report from Southern California Edison. The consent calendar includes approval of demands, financial reports, and a contract for AI digital library content production with Envyro, as well as a purchase of compost bins. The Council will also consider a contract for City Hall security system installation with Covered 6 and adopt a resolution on telephonic/internet service disruption policy per SB 707.

• Award professional services agreement with Envyro for AI digital library content production (Consent Calendar 5.H)
• Authorize purchase of 2,000 KC-200 kitchen compost bins from Trashcans Warehouse, funded by SB 1383 CalRecycle Grant (Consent Calendar 5.I)
• Approve contract with Covered 6 for City Hall security system installation and monitoring, Option 2 (cameras and access control) (Old Business 6.A)
• Adopt Resolution No. 1063 adopting the Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy per SB 707 (New Business 7.A)

Special City Council Closed Session Meeting - July 10, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a special closed session on July 10, 2026. During the meeting, council members will evaluate the performance of City Manager Gloria Molleda and confer with their labor negotiator regarding the manager’s employment terms. These personnel discussions determine how city staff operations are managed and funded.

• Closed session evaluation of City Manager Gloria Molleda’s performance under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding employment terms for the unrepresented City Manager
• Meeting conducted via Zoom and phone conference on July 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The Hidden Hills City Council held a special closed session meeting by video conference on July 10, 2026. The council recessed into closed session at 5:08 p.m. to consider a scheduled public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager and a conference with its labor negotiator regarding the City Manager, then reconvened at 8:06 p.m. City Attorney Lauren Langer reported that the council discussed the two posted matters and took no reportable action. During public comment, one resident raised concerns about City Manager Gloria Molleda's administration, the accuracy of staff reports, documentation for the Round Meadow/Mureau Road intersection project, Metro grant funding, and Brown Act noticing of committees. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:21 p.m.

• Recessed into closed session to consider City Manager performance evaluation and labor negotiation matters (unanimous roll call)
• No reportable action taken in closed session, per City Attorney Langer's report
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The City Council will review several reports regarding public safety and utility reliability. Key actions include considering a new telephonic and internet service disruption policy and approving various city contracts.

• Award of professional services agreement to Envyro for AI Digital Library content production
• Purchase of 2,000 KC-200 residential kitchen compost bins from Trashcans Warehouse
• Contract for City Hall security system installation and monitoring via Covered 6
• Adoption of Resolution No. 1063 regarding telephonic/internet service disruption policy

Special City Council Closed Session Meeting June 22, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council is meeting in a special closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager and to confer with the City Attorney as labor negotiator regarding the City Manager's employment. No public action items are scheduled. The council may take action on these matters in closed session.

• Scheduled public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Conference with labor negotiator for unrepresented employee: City Manager

Regular City Council Meeting - June 8, 2026

The City Council will hold a public hearing on staff vacancies and consider adopting the FY 2026-27 budget, along with new reserve and investment policies. Consent items include approval of a sheriff's service agreement, a city hall security contract with Covered 6, AI digital library subscriptions, and a letter to AT&T regarding landline outage credits. The council will also adopt a resolution calling for the November general municipal election and consider over a dozen other routine items.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budget and establish appropriations limit (Resolution 1062)
• Adopt Resolution 1061 calling November 3, 2026 general municipal election for three 4-year and one 2-year council terms
• Approve FY 2026-27 LA County Sheriff's Department service level authorization (Consent Item 5.R)
• Award contract to Covered 6 for city hall security system installation and monitoring (Consent Item 5.S)
• Adopt SB1 road project list for 2026-27 estimated at $48,990 (Consent Item 5.J)

The Council adopted Resolution No. 1062 approving the FY 2026-27 budget as amended, along with reserve, investment and appropriations-limit policies. Amendments raised fire-preparedness funding from $25,000 to $100,000, set the Fiesta budget at the prior-year amount plus five percent, and reduced the Tripepi Smith agreement to AI Library design work only. The Council also called the November 3, 2026 municipal election for three four-year seats and one two-year seat, and tabled a Covered 6 City Hall security agreement until July. All votes were 4-0, with Council Member McCorkindale absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1062 approving the FY 2026-27 budget as amended, reserve policy, investment policy and appropriations limit (4-0)
• Increased fire-abatement allocation from $25,000 to $100,000, not limited to goat grazing (4-0)
• Set Fiesta budget at prior-year amount plus five percent (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1061 calling the November 3, 2026 election for three four-year and one two-year Council seats (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5.A through 5.R, limiting Item 5.M to AI Library design work and excluding the $30,000 OverDrive authorization from Item 5.O (4-0)
• Tabled the Covered 6 City Hall security agreement (Item 5.S) for information and consideration in July (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1057 acknowledging compliance with Government Code Section 3502.3 and received the staff-vacancy report (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting - May 11, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider consent calendar items including approving minutes, demands, financial reports, and a draft letter to AT&T regarding a December 2025–January 2026 outage and resident credits. They will also vote on a contract with DCE Electric Inc. for lighting improvements at the bicycle repair station and authorize an RFP for architectural design services for City Hall landscape and hardscape improvements. Under old business, the council will review and prioritize goals for the FY 2026-2027 budget process. Presentations from the LA County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and Public Safety Manager are scheduled.

• Review draft letter to AT&T President Susan Santana regarding December 2025–January 2026 outage and resident credits
• Award contract to DCE Electric Inc. for lighting improvements at bicycle repair station
• Authorization to advertise RFP for architectural design services for City Hall Landscape and Hardscape Improvements Project
• Review of City Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2026-2027 budget process
• Receive and file monthly financial, disbursement, and investment reports for March 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, financial reports, a lighting improvement contract, and a draft letter to AT&T regarding an outage. The Council also reviewed and approved the city council goals and priorities for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process. Additionally, the Council discussed wildfire safety, utility undergrounding, and upcoming community events before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar Items 5.A through 5.K unanimously
• Approved the goals report for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget process unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously

Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - April 20, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider awarding a $726,444.60 contract for the Mureau Road/Round Meadow landscape and hardscape improvements, adopt ordinances on parking permits and surplus property, approve a brush clearance contract not to exceed $23,000, and authorize several requests for proposals. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, demands, and reports.

• Award of $726,444.60 contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for Mureau Road/Round Meadow improvements (plus 15% contingency)
• Second reading of Ordinance 409 amending temporary parkway parking permit rules (duration, repeat restrictions, storage, enforcement)
• Second reading of Ordinance 410 governing disposal of surplus and public property
• Approval of Resolution 1056 supporting Assembly Bill 2529 on government claims
• Authorization of $23,000 contract with California Grazing for annual perimeter brush clearance

Regular City Council Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 9, 2026, with presentations from the Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and Public Safety, followed by a consent calendar that includes two first-reading ordinances (parking permits and surplus property disposition), approval of an auditing services agreement with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP, and an agreement with In-N-Out Burger for the 2026 Fiesta. The only new business item is a review and approval of the Mid-Year Budget Report for fiscal year 2025-26 and recommended budget adjustments.

• Mid-Year Budget Report for FY 2025-26 and recommended budget adjustments (Item 6.A)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 409 amending temporary parkway parking permit rules (Item 5.J)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 410 adding rules for disposition of surplus public property (Item 5.K)
• Approval of professional auditing services agreement with Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP for FY 2025/26-2027/28 (Item 5.E)
• Approval of agreement with In-N-Out Burger for food services at the 2026 Hidden Hills Fiesta (Item 5.L)

The Hidden Hills City Council received reports from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Sheriff's Department, and the city's Public Safety Manager, covering fire responses, crime statistics, license plate readers, and emergency training. Council members discussed proposed consent calendar items, including two ordinances pulled for separate discussion, but no formal votes or decisions are recorded in the provided minutes.

Special City Council Meeting - March 2, 2026

The City Council is holding a special closed session solely to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. No other substantive business is on the agenda. Public comment is allowed only on agenda items before the closed session.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The City Council held a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. Following the session, the City Manager reported a consensus to deal with one of the claims.

• Reached consensus to deal with one legal claim

Special City Council Meeting - February 4, 2026

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, a liability claim, and a public employee appointment for Assistant City Manager. No public action will be taken on these items during this meeting.

• Anticipated litigation: two potential cases, including a late claim from Attorney Shant Yalenkatian dated January 23, 2026
• Liability claim by claimant Tina Odjaghian against the City of Hidden Hills
• Public employee appointment for the title of Assistant City Manager

Special City Council Meeting - January 15, 2025

The City Council will meet via teleconference to address old business. The primary action involves a resolution to ratify and extend the local emergency proclamation originally dated January 8, 2025.

• Resolution No. 1038: Ratifying and extending the January 8, 2025 Proclamation of Local Emergency

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1038 to ratify and extend the local emergency proclamation related to the Palisades Fire. The resolution maintains emergency powers until the Council determines the emergency is no longer necessary.

• Approved Resolution No. 1038 ratifying local emergency proclamation (6-0)
• Emergency powers remain in effect until Council determines emergency is no longer necessary

City Council Closed Session - March 24, 2025

This is a special meeting of the Hidden Hills City Council held solely for a closed session. The council will conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager and discuss public employment matters for that position. No other business or public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Manager
• Closed session: Public Employment – City Manager

The City Council unanimously voted to adjourn to closed session to discuss a performance evaluation and employment matter concerning the City Manager. After the closed session, the City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken. The meeting then adjourned with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• Unanimously voted to adjourn to closed session for City Manager discussion (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting - April 7, 2025

This special meeting consists solely of a closed session to evaluate the City Manager's performance and discuss employment. Public comment is limited to agenda items. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
• Closed session: public employment discussion for City Manager

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the City Manager's performance evaluation and public employment matters. No reportable action was taken.

• Adjourned to closed session (unanimous)
• No reportable action taken

City Council Closed Session - March 27, 2025

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Hidden Hills City Council to discuss the city manager's performance evaluation and employment. No public action items are scheduled; the council will reconvene in open session afterward to report any decisions.

• Closed session: performance evaluation for City Manager
• Closed session: employment discussion for City Manager

The City Council met in closed session to discuss the performance evaluation and public employment matters regarding the City Manager. No reportable action was taken following the session.

• Adjourned to closed session at 6:07 p.m.
• Unanimously carried to adjourn to closed session
• No reportable action taken after closed session

Special City Council Meeting - November 24, 2025

The City Council is meeting solely for a closed session to confer with legal counsel on three potential litigation cases. No other business will be discussed or decided in open session.

• Closed session under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)-(4) for anticipated litigation on three potential cases

The City Council met in closed session to discuss three potential legal cases. Upon reconvening, the Council reported a consensus to settle one of the claims. The meeting adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

• Adjourned to closed session to discuss three potential cases (5-0)
• Reported consensus to settle one of the anticipated litigation claims (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting - February 9, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider approving an agreement with Disco Inc. for an AI-powered library platform, adopt a resolution expressing solidarity with the Iranian people, and act on consent items including financial reports, minute approvals, an ordinance on supervisory roles, and personnel salary adjustments.

• Approval of agreement with Disco Inc. for AI-Powered Library Platform (Item 7.A)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 408 amending supervisory oversight of City Clerk and Treasurer (Item 5.I)
• Adoption of Resolutions 1053 and 1054 for accountant salary adjustment and personnel rules amendments (Item 5.J)
• Resolution No. 1055 expressing solidarity with the Iranian people (Item 6.A)
• Receive and file Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Item 5.F)

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Disco Inc. for an AI-powered digital library platform with an initial 18-month term and automatic annual renewals. It also adopted Resolution No. 1055 expressing solidarity with the Iranian people, and approved the consent calendar, including Ordinance No. 408 making the City Clerk and City Treasurer report directly to the City Manager. Council Member Laura McCorkindale was absent; Council Member Weber abstained on the July 14, 2025 minutes because he had not attended that meeting.

• Approved professional services agreement with Disco Inc. for AI-powered library platform, authorizing the City Manager to execute it (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1055 expressing solidarity with the Iranian people (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5.A-5.J, including Ordinance No. 408 making City Clerk and City Treasurer report to the City Manager (4-0; 3-0 on July 14, 2025 minutes with Weber abstaining)
• Excused Council Member McCorkindale's absence (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting - January 12, 2026

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 407 amending municipal code on accessory dwelling units to align with recent state law, and introduce Ordinance No. 408 changing the supervisory role of the City Clerk and Treasurer to report to the City Manager. The council will also vote on a funding agreement amendment with L.A. Metro and award a contract for building and safety services. Routine items include receiving financial reports for November 2025 and approving the register of demands.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 407 amending ADU and JADU regulations per state law
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 408 making City Clerk and Treasurer reportable to City Manager
• Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Measure R/M funding agreement with L.A. Metro
• Award of contract to Transtech Engineering for Building & Safety and City Engineering services
• Authorization to issue RFP for professional auditing services

The City Council unanimously approved a five-year contract with TransTech Engineering for city engineering services and adopted a new ordinance prohibiting unlicensed recreational drone use. The Council also approved a series of consent calendar items, including amendments to municipal code sections on accessory dwelling units and council supervision of city officers.

• Approved 5-year engineering contract with TransTech (unanimous)
• Adopted drone ordinance prohibiting unlicensed recreational use
• Adopted ordinance 407 amending ADU/JADU code (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance 408 amending council supervision of clerk/treasurer (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for professional auditing services
• Approved Measure R/M funding agreement with LA Metro
• Adopted resolution designating personnel for disaster assistance
• Directed staff to invite utilities to discuss communications infrastructure