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Hidden Hills public meetings in 2022

23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - December 12, 2022

Council will hold a public hearing on adopting revised 2022 building codes

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider items on its consent calendar, including meeting minutes, financial reports, and a decision to continue teleconferencing under the COVID‑19 emergency provision. The council will certify the results of the November 8, 2022 municipal election and administer oaths of office to newly elected members. A public hearing will be held on Proposed Ordinance No. 383 to adopt the 2022 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Green Building Standards Codes and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills elects Steve Freedland as Mayor and adopts revised building codes

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, election results and reorganized leadership. The Council also approved the adoption of updated 2022 California building and safety codes and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - October 26, 2022

Council to decide on continuing remote meetings due to COVID-19

The Hidden Hills City Council will reconsider the circumstances of the COVID-19 state of emergency and determine whether to continue holding meetings via teleconferencing under AB 361. The meeting agenda contains only this single substantive item, with all other items being procedural.

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✓ Decided: Council approves continued use of teleconferencing for city meetings

The City Council resolved that the COVID-19 State of Emergency continues to impact the ability of legislative bodies to meet safely in person. As a result, the council approved continuing meetings via virtual teleconference format.

Wed Nov 30, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - November 30, 2022

Council to consider alternative design for Round Meadow/Mureau Roads Entrance Project

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider an alternative design concept for the Round Meadow/Mureau Roads Entrance Project and receive a City Council Goal Update. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to update Round Meadow entrance design

The City Council discussed an updated design concept for the Round Meadow/Mureau Roads entrance project and directed staff to incorporate their comments, including options for the columns and moving the archway. The Council also received updates on various 2022 and 2018 goals.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - November 14, 2022

Council to consider advertising for bids for Long Valley Road parking lot

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider several consent calendar items including an ordinance adopting 2022 building codes and an agreement for stormwater insert installations. New business items include authorizing construction bids for the Long Valley Road parking lot (Phase 1 of the US 101 onramp project), approving a design contract for the city's fiber network, and appointing a representative to the Calabasas Library Commission. A presentation from Southern California Edison on reliability is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves building codes and directs bid ads for Long Valley Road project

The City Council approved the 2022 California Building Standards Code and related ordinances. They also directed staff to advertise construction bids for Phase 1 of the Long Valley Road/US 101 Onramp Project and approved an agreement for fiber network design engineering. A Council Member was appointed to the Calabasas Library Commission.

Wed Sep 28, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - September 28, 2022

Council to discuss Fiber to the Home project and various city resolutions

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the structure and financing of the Fiber to the Home project. The consent calendar includes several items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, and updates to municipal rules.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fiber-to-home agreements with Inyo, NHA Advisors

The City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Inyo Networks (dba Onward) and a professional services agreement with NHA Advisors for the Fiber to the Home project. The project aims to bring reliable, high-speed fiber-optic internet to all residences, with construction expected to take 4–6 months after design and procurement. The council also approved a consent calendar including minutes, financial reports, a forest health grant resolution, and updated rules of procedure.

Mon Sep 12, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - September 12, 2022

Council to consider letter opposing LA County sheriff removal charter amendment

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold public hearings to establish new IT fees for online permitting and a convenience fee for credit card transactions. Under new business, the Council will consider authorizing the mayor to send a letter opposing a proposed LA County charter amendment that would allow the Board of Supervisors to remove the elected sheriff by a four-fifths vote. The consent calendar includes the second reading of an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit standards and a resolution adopting an updated conflict of interest code.

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✓ Decided: Council approves IT fee and credit card convenience fee

The City Council approved a 4% technology fee for online permits and a 3% credit card convenience fee. The Council also authorized a letter opposing a Los Angeles County charter amendment and introduced a new ordinance adopting Rosenberg's Rules of Order for meetings.

Wed Aug 10, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - August 9, 2022

Special meeting with one unspecified new business item

This special Hidden Hills City Council meeting has a single agenda item labeled "New Business" with no further description provided in the agenda. The meeting is held via teleconference under AB 361, and the council will consider this item during the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council fails to approve continued teleconferencing for city meetings

The City Council considered whether to continue holding meetings via teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(e)(3). The motion failed in a tie vote. Mayor McCorkindale requested the item be agendized for the next meeting when all members are present.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - July 11, 2022

Council considers housing element, speed hump policies, and city service agreements

The City Council will review the 2021-2029 Housing Element and proposed revisions to speed hump policies. Additionally, the council will consider agreements for a server migration project and landscape design renderings.

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✓ Decided: City approves 2021-2029 Housing Element and speed hump policy

The City Council approved the 2021-2029 Housing Element and adopted a revised speed hump policy. The council also approved a contract for server migration and design services for the City Hall landscape project.

Mon Jun 27, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - June 27, 2022

Council to adopt FY 2022-2023 budget and salary schedule

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, salary schedule, and related resolutions. Other business includes approval of catering and equipment deposits for the 2022 Fiesta community dinner, and a third amendment to the city manager's employment agreement. Consent calendar items include adoption of the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and routine financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts fiscal year 2022-23 budget and approves city manager salary increase

The City Council unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget and pay/salary schedule. They approved a $9,849 deposit for Bella Donna Special Events catering and a $2,500 deposit for A Rental Connection for the 2022 Fiesta. The council also approved a third amendment to City Manager Kerry Kallman's employment agreement, increasing his salary from $197,285 to $213,068 and extending the agreement through December 2023. A consent calendar including minutes, demand list, and sewer management plan was also approved unanimously.

Mon Jun 13, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - June 13, 2022

Hidden Hills City Council to call November 8 election for three council seats

This regular meeting includes public hearings on two minor accommodation requests for alterations to nonconforming residences. The council will consider approving a professional services agreement for janitorial services, a project list for SB1 road funds, and a resolution to call a November 8 general municipal election for three council seats. New business includes a review of the preliminary draft city budget for FY 2022-2023 and a proposal for an electronic plan check system.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two minor accommodations for nonconforming homes

The City Council approved two minor accommodation requests for alterations to existing nonconforming residences at 5565 Jed Smith Road and 24960 John Fremont Road, both by 3-0-2 votes with recusals. The consent calendar was approved 4-0-1, including adoption of an SB 1 road project list for $42,362. The preliminary draft budget for FY 2022-23 was reviewed but no vote was taken.

Mon May 23, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - May 23, 2022

Council to discuss utility undergrounding and residential remodeling

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a remodel at 6051 Spring Valley Road. The agenda also includes consideration of a utility undergrounding project on Jed Smith Road and a parcel map for a subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council authorized $850K utility undergrounding project on Jed Smith Road

The City Council authorized staff to initiate a utility undergrounding project on Jed Smith Road between Fitzpatrick and Kit Carson Roads, funded by two $850,000 grants from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Two council members recused themselves due to a potential conflict of interest. The Council also unanimously approved a minor accommodation to remodel a nonconforming residence at 6051 Spring Valley Road, and approved the consent calendar (minutes, demand list, disbursements, financial reports).

Mon May 9, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - May 9, 2022

Council to adopt environmental review for US-101 on-ramp improvements

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a lot merger for two parcels at 5480 and 5485 Dixon Trail Road. They will consider adopting a mitigated negative declaration for the Long Valley Road/Valley Circle/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements Project. A presentation on the statewide drought and an upcoming townhall will be given. Consent items include approval of minutes, a demand list, bids for painting City Hall, and continuing teleconference meetings due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts environmental clearance for Long Valley Road improvements

The City Council unanimously adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the Long Valley Road/Valley Circle/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements Project, clearing the way for pedestrian and traffic upgrades. The Council also approved a lot merger at 5480 and 5485 Dixon Trail Road, a consent calendar including minutes and City Hall painting bids, and a letter to the county on Sheriff's budget issues. A 3-2 vote directed staff to place a policy on reading emails into the record on an upcoming agenda.

Mon Apr 25, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - April 25, 2022

Council to consider $35k agreement for undergrounding utility assessment district program

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference. Items include monthly reports from the fire department, sheriff, and city engineer, a consent calendar with routine approvals, and new business items. Key new business includes a proposed agreement with NV5 for an undergrounding utility assessment district program not to exceed $35,000, and a discussion on returning to in-person meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $35K utility undergrounding study

The City Council approved a contract with NV5 to create a cost estimate and guide for an overhead utility undergrounding assessment district. The council also approved a budget adjustment to fund the project.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - April 11, 2022

City Council to consider lowering speed limits on seven streets and adding stop signs

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including minutes, a demand list, renewal of a general services agreement with Los Angeles County, and a determination to continue teleconferenced meetings due to COVID-19. The main item is a review and discussion of traffic engineer recommendations to lower speed limits to 25 MPH on seven roads and designate all-way stop controls at two intersections, with potential adoption of resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses speed limit reductions and new stop controls

The City Council reviewed recommendations from a traffic engineer regarding lowering city-wide speed limits to 25 mph. The discussion included proposed all-way stop controls at specific intersections and various advisory speed zones.

Mon Mar 28, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - March 28, 2022

Public hearing on minor accommodation at 24645 Wingfield Road

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a minor accommodation for a remodel of an existing nonconforming residence at 24645 Wingfield Road. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, financial reports, and a $38,750 deposit agreement with Southland Shows for the 2022 Fiesta. New business items include agreements for landscape design at Round Meadow/Mureau Roads and civil engineering for the Long Valley Road/Valley Circle Boulevard/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves design contract and road project amendment

The City Council approved a $11,600 contract for alternate landscape design at the Round Meadow/Mureau Road intersection and an amendment to a civil engineering contract for the Long Valley Road/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements Project. The meeting also approved a $38,750 deposit for the 2022 Fiesta.

Fri Mar 25, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - March 18, 2022

Council to consider $10,290 grant writing contract for Jed Smith undergrounding

The City Council will consider approving a $10,290 Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers to prepare a subapplication for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Jed Smith Utility Undergrounding Project. The project would underground up to 28 power poles on Jed Smith Road and Kit Carson Road. The total project cost is estimated at $3,640,000, with the city responsible for a 25% non-federal cost share of $910,000 if awarded. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10,290 grant writing contract for utility project

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with MNS Engineers to write a grant application for the Jed Smith Utility Undergrounding Project. Two council members with property interests recused themselves, and the remaining three members voted 3-0 to approve the $10,290 contract.

Mon Mar 14, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - March 14, 2022

Council to assign $117,127 in Proposition A funds to Pasadena

This regular meeting includes discussion of overhead utility line removal projects, a public hearing on adopting an updated building permit fee schedule, and new business items including assigning $117,127 in Proposition A funds to Pasadena, amending the personnel policy handbook, and authorizing a grant writing agreement for the Jed Smith Utility Undergrounding Project. The council will also hold a closed session to negotiate terms for property at 6165 Spring Valley Road.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts updated building valuation table for permit fees

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 984, adopting an updated International Code Council valuation data table for calculating building permit fees. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes, a demand list, and a determination to continue teleconference meetings due to COVID-19. Additionally, the council reached consensus to request a proposal from NV5 to assist with utility undergrounding projects through assessment districts.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - February 28, 2002

Council to vote on resolution supporting recall of DA George Gascón

The City Council will consider and potentially vote on Resolution No. 983 supporting the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. New business also includes a proposed agreement for a compensation and classification study of city employees, discussion on adjusting building permit fee valuation tables, review of the mid-year budget, and authorization of up to $25,000 to remodel the Building and Safety Office. Consent calendar items, monthly departmental reports from the Sheriff and Fire departments, and a financial report are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves resolution supporting LA County DA recall

The City Council approved a resolution supporting the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mayor Laura McCorkindale abstaining. The council also approved a $6,000 contract for a compensation study.

Mon Feb 14, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - February 14, 2022

Council to consider $57K contract for ADU ordinance and standards

The City Council will discuss several items including a budget adjustment for the housing element, a contract with RRM Design Group for up to $57,000 to draft an ADU ordinance and development standards for commercial zones, a request from the Hidden Hills Community Association for tennis court lights and a lease amendment, and a filming permit at 25211 Jim Bridger Road. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $7,500 budget increase for Housing Element revisions to meet state requirements

The City Council directed staff to prepare a revised draft Housing Element addressing HCD comments and authorized a $7,500 budget increase for the consultant. They also authorized a $57,000 contract with RRM Design Group to develop an ADU ordinance, update zoning standards, and provide on-call planning services. The council approved the Hidden Hills Community Association's request to install LED tennis court lights with conditions on shielding and timing.

Wed Feb 9, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - February 9, 2022

Hidden Hills City Council to review and adopt 2022 goals

The City Council will discuss and provide direction on the 2021-2022 goals status report and consider adopting new 2022 goals. Items under review include municipal code updates for fiber-ready conduit, a branding refresh, a parking plan for construction vehicles, evaluation of building standards, website content updates, and research into enhanced public safety solutions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted six new goals for 2022 work plan

The City Council adopted six new goals for the 2022 work plan, including updating municipal code for fiber conduit, refreshing city branding, and developing a parking plan for construction vehicles. The meeting was held via teleconference.

Mon Jan 24, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - January 24, 2022

Council to consider extending SB9 urgency ordinance for two-unit residential development

The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending Urgency Ordinance No. 380, which temporarily regulates Senate Bill 9 (SB9) two-unit residential development in single-family zones. Other business includes awarding a contract for groundwater remediation at Spring Valley Tennis Court Area, discussing a rate adjustment for solid waste hauler Waste Management, and setting the summer 2022 meeting schedule. The consent calendar covers minutes, demands, disbursements, and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Council extends emergency SB 9 housing rules for 10 months

The City Council unanimously adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 380, extending temporary regulations for two-unit residential development under Senate Bill 9 through December 2022. The council also agreed to place a resident's request for a resolution supporting the recall of District Attorney George Gascón on a future agenda. The meeting agenda was approved without changes.

Fri Jan 21, 2022

Special City Council Meeting - January 21, 2022

Council holds visioning workshop on future of Hidden Hills

This special meeting agenda consists of a single substantive item: a City Council Visioning Workshop, where council members will brainstorm what Hidden Hills might look like in the future. No ordinances, contracts, or decisions are on the agenda; the session is a discussion-only exercise.

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✓ Decided: City Council held workshop on future vision

The City Council held a brainstorming session to discuss the future of Hidden Hills. No substantive decisions were made regarding agenda items. The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

Mon Jan 10, 2022

Regular City Council Meeting - January 10, 2022

Council will vote on $18,227.56 construction cost approval for Long Valley project

The Hidden Hills City Council will meet by teleconference to consider several items, including a payment of $18,227.56 to Ward Corporation for the Long Valley Undergrounding Project and a one‑year extension of Tentative Parcel Map 82703. The agenda also includes a presentation on the city’s investment portfolio, a consent calendar of routine approvals, and a proposed amendment to the Measure R funding agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills council holds teleconference meeting; no actions recorded

The Hidden Hills City Council met via teleconference on January 10, 2022. The agenda included items such as approval of additional construction costs, an extension of a parcel map, and a consent calendar. However, the minutes only record the agenda and do not reflect any decisions, approvals, or votes. No substantive actions were taken during this meeting.