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Hidden Hills public meetings in 2023

23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Fri Dec 22, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - December 22, 2023

Council to vote on extending Waste Management contract by two years

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider approving a revised second amendment to the solid waste services agreement with Waste Management, extending the term for an additional two years. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves waste management contract extension

The City Council approved an amended agreement with Waste Management to extend services for two years, ensuring no lapse in service on January 1, 2024. The vote was unanimous.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - December 11, 2023

Council to vote on Waste Management contract extension, discuss RFP for solid waste

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider approving a two-year extension of the solid waste services agreement with Waste Management and discuss additional services and a potential request for proposals. The meeting also includes the annual reorganization of the council, electing a new mayor and mayor pro tem. Consent items include minutes, a demand list, monthly sheriff and fire reports, and a resolution to apply for CalRecycle grants.

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✓ Decided: Eniko Gold elected Mayor and Larry Weber elected Mayor Pro Tem

The City Council reorganized leadership following the immediate resignation of Mayor Steve Freedland. Eniko Gold was appointed as the new Mayor and Larry Weber was appointed as the new Mayor Pro Tem. The Council also approved an amendment to the solid waste services agreement with Waste Management.

Wed Nov 22, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - November 22, 2023

Council to consider Acting/Interim City Manager hire and solid waste proposal

This special meeting includes a closed session to discuss appointing an Acting City Manager and an Interim City Manager. Under new business, the council will consider a resolution adding these positions to the city's salary schedule and an employment agreement with Marcella Marlowe for both roles. They will also review a proposal from R3 Consulting Group for solid waste services.

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✓ Decided: City appoints interim manager and hires waste consultant

The City Council appointed Marcella Marlowe as Acting City Manager through December 31 and Interim City Manager starting January 1, 2024. The Council also authorized spending up to $25,000 to retain R3 Consulting Group for the solid waste agreement.

Wed Nov 15, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - November 9, 2023

City Council to evaluate City Manager in closed session

This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. No other business is scheduled. The public may comment on this item before the closed session begins.

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✓ Decided: City Council took no reportable action during special meeting

The City Council met in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. The City Attorney announced that no reportable action was taken during the session.

Mon Nov 13, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - November 13, 2023

Hidden Hills Council to consider ADU ordinance, lot line adjustment fees, and AV equipment

The City Council will hold the second reading of an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations, conduct a public hearing on establishing application fees for lot line adjustments, and consider purchasing audio-visual equipment to improve hybrid meeting broadcast quality. The council will also receive updates on solid waste collection services and enter closed session to evaluate the city manager.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills adopts new application fees for lot line adjustments

The City Council approved Resolution No. 1018 to establish fees for lot line adjustments and minor accommodations. The Council also authorized the purchase of audio-visual equipment to improve hybrid meeting quality. Discussions were held regarding solid waste collection services and the potential for a new contract.

Mon Oct 23, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - October 23, 2023

Council to adopt fire code ordinance and consider ADU, land‑use, and utility items

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 389, which adopts by reference the Los Angeles County Fire Code and amends the municipal code. Council members will also consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 390 to update accessory dwelling unit standards, and Resolution No. 1015 to amend the General Plan’s land‑use map and sphere of influence. In new business, the Council will vote on extending the solid‑waste collection services agreement with Waste Management and on authorizing staff to solicit construction bids for a fiber‑to‑the‑home project.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills adopts fire code and updates guest house standards

The City Council approved the adoption of the Los Angeles County Fire Code and introduced updated standards for accessory dwelling units. The Council also amended the General Plan to revise the land use map and sphere of influence boundary.

Tue Oct 17, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - October 17, 2023

Council to vote on resolution condemning attacks on Israel and supporting Israel

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider and potentially adopt a resolution condemning the recent attacks on Israel and standing in solidarity with Israel and its people. The resolution also authorizes a letter to President Biden calling for continued support of Israel and the fight against terrorism. Public comment will be accepted on this item before any vote.

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✓ Decided: Council approves resolution condemning attacks on Israel

The City Council approved Resolution No. 1016 to condemn recent attacks on Israel and stand in solidarity with its people. The Council also authorized a letter to President Biden calling for continued support of Israel.

Mon Sep 18, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - August 28, 2023

Council to consider awarding contract for Long Valley Road parking lot

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold public hearings on a variance for a trash enclosure at 24810 Jacob Hamblin Road and first readings of ordinances to allow administrative approval of minor accommodations and to amend lot line adjustment regulations. The council will also consider awarding a contract for the Long Valley Road Parking Lot (Phase 1), approving an agreement for legal services for the library project, and discussing the city's sphere of influence. Consent items include minutes, financial reports, and a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints ad hoc committee to find housing element consultant

The council approved routine consent items including financial reports, fire and sheriff reports, and a childhood cancer proclamation. It appointed Councilmembers McCorkindale and Loggia to an ad hoc committee to find a replacement housing element consultant. The second reading of Ordinance 386 (reducing meeting frequency) was pulled from consent for discussion but no vote was taken. The council agreed not to impose a time limit on public comments unless they become repetitive.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - September 11, 2023

Council to vote on zoning, fire code ordinances and approve housing element consultant

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar featuring second readings and adoption of two zoning-related ordinances, introduction of a fire code ordinance, and approval of a professional services agreement for emergency operations plan update. Under new business, the council will consider an agreement with Kimley Horn for housing element consulting services and an amendment to Willdan Engineering for road improvement project engineering. The meeting also includes a closed session for performance evaluation of the city manager.

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✓ Decided: Council approves housing consultant and road project amendment

The City Council approved a $15,000 agreement with Kimley Horn for housing element consulting and an amendment to a Willdan Engineering contract for road improvements. The meeting also approved a consent calendar of routine items.

Mon Jul 24, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - July 24, 2023

Council to discuss lease financing for city-wide fiber optic broadband network

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed lease financing to fund acquisition and construction of a city-wide fiber optic broadband network. The consent calendar includes approval of the demand list for routine payments. No other business items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves General Plan update phase and amends meeting schedule

The City Council approved a contract with RRM Design Group for the first phase of a General Plan update. They also introduced an ordinance to change regular council meetings to once per month.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - July 10, 2023

Council to consider General Plan update assessment and meeting ordinance

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider a proposal from RRM Design Group for a General Plan Update Assessment, a long-range planning study. They will also vote on an ordinance to amend city code regarding council meetings. Consent items include approval of a debt management policy and a city logo refresh design. A closed session is scheduled for property negotiations on a parcel.

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✓ Decided: Council approves General Plan update contract and amends meeting schedule

The City Council approved a contract for a General Plan update assessment with RRM Design Group and introduced an ordinance to hold one regular meeting per month on the second Monday. The Council also approved a debt management policy and a city loge refresh design.

Mon Jun 26, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - June 26, 2023

Council to consider the 2023-2024 city budget and goal prioritization

The City Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget, investment policy, and salary schedule. The meeting also includes a discussion on prioritizing City Council goals.

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✓ Decided: City adopts 2023-24 budget and salary schedule

The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and approved the City's pay/salary schedule. The Council also discussed prioritizing long-term goals and decided to continue current practices for reporting to the Hidden Hills Community Association.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - June 12, 2023

City Council to review preliminary draft budget for FY 2023-2024

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2023. The agenda includes a review and discussion of the preliminary draft city budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 and a proposed fiscal reserve policy. The consent calendar features several items including an ordinance amending purchasing regulations, a letter of support for the LASD drone pilot program, a rate increase for non-basic solid waste services, and approval of a project list for $42,964 in SB 1 road funds. New business also includes a professional services agreement for library consulting and discussion on meeting frequency.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget, library consultant, and monthly meeting schedule

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and a library consulting agreement. They also directed staff to amend the Municipal Code to hold one monthly meeting and use the Consent Calendar for routine items.

Mon May 8, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - May 8, 2023

Council to consider lot line adjustment for two Whitman Road properties

The City Council will consider approving a lot line adjustment for 5320 and 5330 Whitman Road and a crossing guard agreement for Round Meadow Elementary School for the upcoming school year. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 24 meeting minutes and the demand list. Public comments will be heard on agenda and non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves crossing guard contract and lot line adjustment

The City Council approved an agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services at Round Meadow Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year and approved a lot line adjustment for properties at 3320 and 5330 Whitman Road.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - April 24, 2023

Public hearing continued for alteration of nonconforming building at 5650 Jed Smith Road

The council will continue a public hearing on a minor accommodation to alter and remodel an existing nonconforming building at 5650 Jed Smith Road. New business items include consideration of a city logo refresh design and approval of a schematic design for City Hall landscape and hardscape funded by the Per Capita Grant Program. Consent calendar items such as minutes, demand list, and financial reports are routine. The council will also meet in closed session regarding anticipated litigation.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves minor accommodation for residence at 5650 Jed Smith Road

The City Council approved a minor accommodation for alterations to a nonconforming building at 5650 Jed Smith Road. The Council also approved the consent calendar and discussed a city logo refresh and City Hall landscape designs.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - April 10, 2023

Council to decide on minor accommodation for remodel at 5650 Jed Smith Road

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a minor accommodation for an alteration and remodel to an existing nonconforming building at 5650 Jed Smith Road. The consent calendar includes letters of support for California Assembly Bill 1708 and opposition to a proposed deputy rotation policy by the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission. The Council will also discuss and possibly authorize food truck agreements for the 2023 Fiesta, and approve a resolution enabling grant applications for Measure A funding.

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✓ Decided: Council approves In-N-Out contract for 2023 Fiesta

The City Council approved a $1,000 deposit and authorization to sign an agreement with In-N-Out Burger for the 2023 Fiesta. A resolution for grant funding authority was also approved. A minor accommodation request was continued due to a lack of quorum.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - March 13, 2023

Council to vote on ordinance amending SB 9 subdivision rules

The City Council will consider consent calendar items including an ordinance amending the municipal code related to Senate Bill 9 subdivisions. Old business includes reviewing an underground utility assessment program. New business covers approval of contracts for the 2023 Fiesta, a fiber conduit construction contract, and a mid-year budget report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar including SB9 subdivision ordinance

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, a demand list, and Ordinance No. 384 amending the Hidden Hills Municipal Code regarding Senate Bill 9 subdivisions and development projects. The council also discussed an underground utility assessment program, with an estimated $81 million cost, and considered options like assessment districts and potential city incentives, but took no formal action on the program.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - February 27, 2023

City Council to consider ordinance on SB9 subdivisions and development projects

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding Senate Bill 9 subdivisions and development projects. The council will also consider approval of a design services agreement for entrance beautification, a construction contract for fiber conduit, and an invoice for undergrounding utilities. Consent items include minutes, demand lists, disbursements, financial reports, and a determination to continue teleconferencing meetings. Monthly reports from the fire and sheriff departments and an investment advisory update are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts SB 9 subdivision ordinance regulating urban lot splits

The City Council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. 384, establishing objective standards for Senate Bill 9 subdivisions and duplex development. The council also approved a $16,300 contract with StudioMA for an envisioning workshop on the Round Meadow/Mureau entrance beautification project, excluding a lighting design option. The consent calendar was approved unanimously, and the fiber conduit construction contract item was removed from the agenda.

Wed Feb 15, 2023

Special City Council Meeting - February 15, 2023

Council discusses 2023 goals including General Plan update and revenue sources

The Hidden Hills City Council holds a special meeting to discuss and provide direction on its 2023 goals. The agenda includes one item: a goals session covering 13 objectives such as updating the General Plan, creating a strategic plan, developing a library fund plan, and identifying new revenue sources. No final decisions are made; this is a discussion to prioritize and guide staff actions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 11 new goals for 2023 work plan

The Hidden Hills City Council held a special goals session and adopted 11 new goals for the 2023 work plan, each by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The goals include updating the General Plan, creating a strategic plan, developing a wildlife program, and several other items. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was limited to goal setting and direction to staff.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - February 13, 2023

Council to authorize bond counsel for financing the Fiber-to-Home project

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approvals of professional services agreements and a vote to keep meetings virtual under the COVID‑19 emergency provision. New business includes a discussion on the use of restricted property‑tax library funds and a decision to authorize an agreement with Jones Hall for bond‑counsel services related to financing the Fiber‑to‑Home project.

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✓ Decided: Council lets library MOU expire, hires consultant

The City Council decided to let the library services agreement with Calabasas expire on June 30, 2023, and directed staff to hire a consultant to review library services and a law firm to advise on fund usage.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - August 22, 2022

Public hearing on updating Accessory Dwelling Unit standards and requirements

The City Council holds a public hearing on Ordinance No. 381 to update Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) standards and requirements. Council will also consider a cap on Saturday night ticket sales for the 2022 Fiesta, a $27,000 budget adjustment for additional recycled water costs, and discuss whether to continue hybrid or in-person meetings. Consent calendar includes approval of multiple meeting minutes and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ADU ordinance update to comply with state law

The City Council unanimously introduced an ordinance to update local Accessory Dwelling Unit standards to comply with California state law. The council also voted to continue holding meetings virtually due to COVID-19 health risks.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - January 23, 2023

Council to approve minor accommodation for 6007 Clear Valley Road

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider Resolution No. 1007 to approve a minor accommodation for an alteration and remodel of a nonconforming building at 6007 Clear Valley Road, finding the project exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes staff comments, public hearing, monthly departmental reports, and a consent calendar of routine financial items. Additional new‑business items address the Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments board member’s authority, the format for the 2023 goals session, and continuation of teleconferencing meetings.

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✓ Decided: Council approves minor home remodel and teleconference meeting policy

The City Council approved a resolution to allow the COG representative to take positions on state or regional issues and unanimously approved a resolution to continue holding meetings via teleconference. The Council also approved a minor accommodation for a home remodel at 6007 Clear Valley Road.

Thu Jan 19, 2023

Regular City Council Meeting - January 9, 2023

Council to vote on minor accommodation for nonconforming building at 6007 Clear Valley Road

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a minor accommodation for alterations to an existing nonconforming residence at 6007 Clear Valley Road. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, demand and disbursement lists, December financial reports, and a determination to continue teleconferenced meetings due to COVID-19. New business items include authorization for the city's Las Virgenes/Malibu Council of Governments representative to take positions on local control matters and discussion of the 2023 goals session format.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant for Sheriff's Department cell phone analysis program

The City Council approved a community assistance grant for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station. The Council also approved several items on the consent calendar and entered closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.