Hidden Hills public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting - December 12, 2022
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.
- Approve consent calendar items: November 14 minutes, demand list, October disbursement, financial and investment reports, and continue teleconferencing per Gov’t Code 54953(e)(3)
- Certify November 8, 2022 municipal election results and adopt related resolution
- Administer oath of office and present election certificates to Council members Laura McCorkindale, Joe Loggia, and Larry Weber
- Reorganize City Council and select Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
- Public hearing on Ordinance 383 to adopt 2022 California building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, green building codes and 2021 International Property Maintenance Code
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.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1006 certifying November 8, 2022, election results (Unanimous)
- Elected Steve Freedland as Mayor (Unanimous)
- Elected Eniko Gold as Mayor Pro Tem (Unanimous)
- Approved Consent Calendar items A, B, C, D, and E (4-0-1)
- Approved Consent Calendar item F to continue teleconferencing meetings (4-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 383 updating building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and green building codes (Unanimous)
Special City Council Meeting - October 26, 2022
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.
- Reconsideration of COVID-19 state of emergency and finding to continue teleconference meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e)
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.
- Approved continued use of virtual teleconferencing for legislative bodies (4-0-1)
Special City Council Meeting - November 30, 2022
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.
- Consideration of an alternative design concept for the Round Meadow/Mureau Roads Entrance Project (Item 4A)
- City Council Goal Update (Item 4B)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
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.
- Directed staff to incorporate Council comments into Round Meadow/Mureau entrance design
- Received update on 2022 Municipal Code fiber conduit goal
- Received update on 2022 branding refresh goal
- Received update on 2022 building standards review
- Received update on 2022 website content updates
- Received update on 2022 public safety perimeter security research
- Received update on 2021 zoning and local control goal
- Received update on 2021 safer driving initiatives
Regular City Council Meeting - November 14, 2022
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.
- Advertise for construction bids for Long Valley Road parking lot (Phase 1 of Long Valley Road/US 101 Onramp Project)
- Approve agreement with INYO (dba Onward) for design engineering of city fiber network
- First reading of Ordinance No. 383 adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code
- Agreement with United Stormwater for CPS insert installations
- Reconsideration of continuing teleconferencing meetings due to COVID-19 state of emergency
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.
- Approved 2022 California Building Standards Code (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
- Directed staff to advertise bids for Long Valley Road/US 101 Onramp Project (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with INYO, dba Onward for fiber network design engineering (unanimous)
- Appointed Council Member Gold to Calabasas Library Commission (4-1)
Regular City Council Meeting - September 28, 2022
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.
- Fiber to the Home Project: discussion on structure, financing, and agreements
- Memorandum of Understanding with Inyo Networks, Inc. dba Onward
- Professional Services Agreements with NHA Advisors, LLC
- Resolution No. 1004 regarding Forest Health Grant Program funding
- Ordinance No. 382 amending the Hidden Hills Municipal Code regarding rules of order
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.
- Approved MOU with Inyo Networks (dba Onward) for Fiber to the Home project (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with NHA Advisors for financial advisory services (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreements (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar: minutes, demand list, disbursement list, financial/treasurer’s report, investment statement, COVID-19 teleconferencing determination, Resolution 1004 (forest health grant), Ordinance 382 (rules of order), Resolution 1005 (rules of procedure) (5-0)
Regular City Council Meeting - September 12, 2022
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.
- Resolution No. 1001 establishing new information technology fees for online permitting and plan check software
- Resolution No. 1002 establishing a convenience fee for credit card transactions and authorizing agreement with Atlantic Pacific Processing
- Ordinance No. 381 (second reading) updating accessory dwelling unit standards and requirements
- Consideration of letter opposing LA County charter amendment to allow removal of elected sheriff by four-fifths Board vote
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 382 adding rules of order (parliamentary procedures) for City Council meetings
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 1001 establishing a 4% technology fee for online permitting
- Approved Resolution No. 1002 establishing a 3% credit card convenience fee
- Authorized Mayor to sign a letter opposing a LA County charter amendment to remove the sheriff
- Introduced Ordinance No. 382 adopting Rosenberg's Rules of Order for City Council meetings
- Unanimously approved the consent calendar including a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Resolved to continue holding meetings via teleconferencing
Special City Council Meeting - August 9, 2022
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.
- One new business item (details not specified in agenda)
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.
- Excused absence of Council Member Gold approved (unanimous)
- Motion to continue teleconferencing via Government Code 54953(e)(3) failed (2-2)
Regular City Council Meeting - July 11, 2022
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.
- Approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Resolution No. 999
- Revision of City Speed Hump Policies, Guidelines and Procedures
- Installation of city speed humps on Long Valley Road between Round Meadow Road and Little Hollow Road
- Agreement with Lanspeed for a Server to Cloud Migration Project and three new workstations
- Agreement with StudioMA for City Hall Landscape Per Capita Project design and concept renderings
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.
- Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element (unanimous)
- Adopted revised speed hump policy (unanimous)
- Authorized up to $45,000 for speed humps on Long Valley Road (unanimous)
- Approved server to cloud migration and workstation purchases (unanimous)
- Approved design services for City Hall landscape project (3-2)
Regular City Council Meeting - June 27, 2022
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.
- Adoption of FY 2022-2023 city budget and salary schedule via Resolutions No. 997 and 998
- Approval of $9,849 for Bella Donna Special Events catering and $2,500 for equipment rentals for the 2022 Fiesta community dinner
- Third amendment to the employment agreement with City Manager Kerry Kallman
- Adoption of the 2020 City of Hidden Hills Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
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.
- Adopted FY 2022-23 budget and salary schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Bella Donna Special Events catering proposal $39,392.90 with $9,849 deposit (unanimous)
- Approved A Rental Connection proposal $39,245.59 with $2,500 deposit (unanimous)
- Approved third amendment to City Manager employment: salary increase to $213,068 and extension to Dec 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar: minutes, demand list, disbursement list, financial report, investment statement, and sanitary sewer management plan (unanimous)
Regular City Council Meeting - June 13, 2022
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.
- Public hearings on minor accommodations at 5565 Jed Smith Road and 24960 John Fremont Road
- Resolution calling November 8, 2022 general municipal election for three council seats
- Review of preliminary draft city budget for FY 2022-2023 and proposed fiscal reserve policy
- Adoption of project list for estimated $42,362 in SB1 road repair funds
- Professional services agreement with Charles Abbott Associates for electronic plan check system
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.
- Approved Resolution 993 – minor accommodation at 5565 Jed Smith Road (3-0-2)
- Approved Resolution 994 – minor accommodation at 24960 John Fremont Road (3-0-2)
- Approved consent calendar items A-E, including minutes, demand list, janitorial services contract, teleconferencing continuation, and SB 1 road project list (4-0-1)
- Discussed preliminary draft budget for FY 2022-23; no action taken
Regular City Council Meeting - May 23, 2022
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.
- Public hearing for a minor accommodation to remodel an existing nonconforming residence at 6051 Spring Valley Road
- Authorization to initiate a utility undergrounding project on Jed Smith Road between Fitzpatrick Road and Kit Carson Road
- Approval of Resolution No. 992 for Parcel Map 82703 regarding a 2-lot subdivision at the end of Walker Road and Jim Bridger Road
- Los Angeles County Fire Department April report
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department April report
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).
- Authorized utility undergrounding project on Jed Smith Road (3-0, two recusals)
- Approved Minor Accommodation for remodel at 6051 Spring Valley Road (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items A–E (5-0)
Regular City Council Meeting - May 9, 2022
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.
- Public hearing on lot merger for 5480 & 5485 Dixon Trail Road (APN 2049-030-043 and 2049-030-045)
- Consideration of Resolution No. 990 adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration for Long Valley Road/Valley Circle Boulevard/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements Project
- Consideration of supporting Las Virgenes Malibu Council of Governments letter to LA County Board of Supervisors
- Approval of demand list (payments)
- Consideration of informal bids for painting exterior of City Hall
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.
- Adopted Resolution No. 990 approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for Long Valley Road improvements (5-0)
- Approved lot merger for 5480 & 5485 Dixon Trail Road (Resolution 989) (4-0, Council Member Gold recused)
- Approved consent calendar: minutes, demand list, painting bids, teleconference extension (5-0)
- Approved letter supporting Las Virgenes Malibu COG request to county on Sheriff's budget (5-0)
- Directed staff to place email-reading policy on future agenda (3-2)
Regular City Council Meeting - April 25, 2022
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.
- Consideration of agreement with NV5 for undergrounding utility assessment district program up to $35,000
- Consideration of approval of appointment of Council Member Gold to Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments
- Consideration of agreement with Fire Grazers Inc. for expanded brush clearance at city perimeter
- Confirmation of funding commitment for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program local match
- Discussion and direction on return to in-person City Council meetings
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.
- Approved consent calendar items A-H (unanimous)
- Approved NV5 agreement for undergrounding study ($35K, unanimous)
- Approved budget adjustment for undergrounding project ($35K, unanimous)
- Appointed Gold to LV-MCOG and Siegel as alternate (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Grazers Inc. brush clearance contract (unanimous)
- Directed Housing Element consultant to address HCD comments (unanimous)
Regular City Council Meeting - April 11, 2022
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.
- Proposal to lower speed limits on El Dorado Meadow Road, Jed Smith Road, Jim Bridger Road, Long Valley Road, Round Meadow Road, Spring Valley Road to 25 MPH
- Designation of all-way stop controls at Jed Smith Road and Fitzpatrick Road, and Round Meadow Road and Hoback Glen Road
- Renewal of General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County
- Reconsideration of the COVID-19 state of emergency to continue teleconferenced meetings
- Demand list for payment of bills
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.
- Reviewed recommendations for 25 mph speed limits on several streets
- Reviewed proposals for all-way stop controls at Jed Smith Road/Fitzpatrick Road and Round Meadow Road/Hoback Glen Road
- Discussed proposed advisory speed zones near the Community Center and on specific curves
Regular City Council Meeting - March 28, 2022
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.
- Public hearing on minor accommodation to remodel nonconforming residence at 24645 Wingfield Road
- Agreement with Southland Shows for amusement rides and carnival games for 2022 Fiesta with a $38,750 deposit
- Consideration of agreement with Studio-MA for alternate design and renderings for Round Meadow/Mureau Roads landscape improvement
- Consideration of amendment to agreement with Willdan Engineering for extra tasks on Long Valley Road/Valley Circle Boulevard/US-101 On-Ramp Improvements (Measure R)
- Monthly reports from LA County Fire Department and Sheriff's Department
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.
- Approved $11,600 contract for alternate landscape design (unanimous)
- Approved $66,850 Willdan Engineering contract amendment with $20,000 contingency (unanimous)
- Approved $38,750 deposit for 2022 Fiesta amusement rides (unanimous)
- Approved minor accommodation to remodel 24645 Wingfield Road (unanimous)
- Excused absences of Mayor McCorkindale and Mayor Pro Tem Freedland (unanimous)
Special City Council Meeting - March 18, 2022
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.
- Consideration of $10,290 contract with MNS Engineers for grant writing services
- Subapplication to FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Jed Smith utility undergrounding
- Project involves undergrounding up to 28 power poles on Jed Smith Road and Kit Carson Road
- Total project cost $3,640,000 with $910,000 city match (25%)
- Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda items
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.
- Approved $10,290 contract with MNS Engineers for grant writing services (3-0)
- Council Member Siegel and Weber participated despite conflicts of interest
- Council Member Gold and Freedland recused themselves due to property interests
Regular City Council Meeting - March 14, 2022
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.
- Public hearing on Resolution 984 adopting updated building permit fee schedule
- Assignment of $117,127 in Proposition A Local Return Funds to Pasadena
- Amendment to Personnel Policy Handbook (Resolution 986)
- Professional services agreement with MNS Engineers for grant writing for Jed Smith utility undergrounding
- Closed session negotiation for property at 6165 Spring Valley Road
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 984 adopting updated building valuation table (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items: Feb. 28 minutes, demand list, COVID teleconference continuation (5-0)
- Consensus to request proposal from NV5 for underground utility assessment district assistance
Regular City Council Meeting - February 28, 2002
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.
- Resolution No. 983 to support the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón
- Agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a compensation and classification study
- Discussion on adjusting Building Department valuation tables to calculate building permit fees
- Authorization of a not-to-exceed $25,000 agreement with Catalyst Office for Building and Safety Office remodel
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Mid-Year Budget Report
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.
- Approved Resolution No. 983 supporting recall of LA County DA Gascon (4-0-1)
- Approved $6,000 contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for compensation study
- Approved consent calendar items A through F (unanimous)
Regular City Council Meeting - February 14, 2022
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.
- Approval of a budget adjustment request to complete the 2021-2029 Housing Element project (8.A)
- Consideration of $57,000 authorization with RRM Design Group for ADU ordinance, commercial zone standards, and on-call planning services (9.A)
- Consideration of tennis court lights at Spring Valley Arena and lease amendment with Hidden Hills Community Association (9.B)
- Public hearing for filming permit at 25211 Jim Bridger Road (11.A)
- Consent calendar includes minutes, demand list, and continued teleconferencing due to COVID-19 state of emergency (10.D)
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.
- Approved $7,500 budget increase for Housing Element revisions (unanimous)
- Authorized $57,000 contract with RRM Design Group for ADU ordinance, zoning standards, and planning services (unanimous)
- Approved installation of LED tennis court lights at Spring Valley with hooding and 8 p.m. shutoff conditions (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar items: minutes, demand list, teleconferencing continuance (unanimous)
Special City Council Meeting - February 9, 2022
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.
- Update Municipal Code to require fiber-ready conduit in conjunction with undergrounding
- Undertake a branding refresh and visual medium update
- Develop a parking plan to curtail construction vehicles entering the community
- Evaluate the City's building standards and rules
- Review the City website and prioritize timely content updates
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.
- Adopted fiber conduit goal (Goal 1)
- Adopted branding refresh goal (Goal 2)
- Adopted construction vehicle parking goal (Goal 3)
- Adopted building standards evaluation goal (Goal 4)
- Adopted goal to review current goals (Goal 5)
- Adopted goal to review 2021-2022 goals (Goal 6)
Regular City Council Meeting - January 24, 2022
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.
- Public hearing on Urgency Ordinance No. 380 extending SB9 regulations for two-unit residential development in single-family zones
- Consideration of awarding a contract to Toro Enterprises, Inc. for groundwater remediation at Spring Valley Tennis Court Area
- Discussion and approval of a rate adjustment for non-basic services by solid waste hauler Waste Management
- Discussion of reports from Hidden Hills Community Association and Las Virgenes Malibu Council of Governments meetings
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.
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 380 extending SB 9 regulations for 10 months and 15 days (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (unanimous)
- Agreed to agenda item on resolution supporting recall of DA George Gascón for next meeting (no formal vote, consensus)
Special City Council Meeting - January 21, 2022
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.
- City Council Visioning Workshop: brainstorming session on long-term future of Hidden Hills
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.
- Held brainstorming session on future vision
- Adjourned meeting at 5:51 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting - January 10, 2022
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.
- Approve $18,227.56 additional construction costs to Ward Corporation for the Long Valley Undergrounding Project
- Approve Resolution No. 982 extending Tentative Parcel Map 82703 for one year
- Adopt a 10‑Day Report on actions taken to address Urgency Ordinance No. 379 related to Senate Bill 9
- Consider Amendment No. 2 to the Measure R Funding Agreement with LACMTA
- Presentation on the city’s investment portfolio by Belle Haven Investment and Beacon Pointe Advisors
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.