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Hidden Hills public meetings in 2024

22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 16, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - December 11, 2024

Special meeting for closed session on litigation and city manager review

This special City Council meeting is convened solely for a closed session. The council will discuss anticipated litigation (unknown number of potential cases) and conduct a performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager. No public action is taken on these items during the open portion.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - December 9, 2024

Council to consider restricting activities during red flag warnings

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance that restricts certain activities when Red Flag Warnings are issued, aiming to reduce fire risk. The council will also consider adopting Ordinance No. 392 to update local accessory dwelling unit regulations to comply with state law. Other major items include certifying the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results, administering oaths to reelected Council Members Eniko Gold and Adam Wasserman, and reorganizing the council by selecting a mayor and mayor pro tem. Several routine consent calendar items, such as approval of financial reports and a fund balance policy resolution, will also be decided.

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✓ Decided: Council certifies election results, elects Larry Weber as new Mayor

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including Ordinance No. 392 amending the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code to comply with state law, and adopted Resolution No. 1038 certifying the November 5, 2024 general municipal election results, confirming the reelection of Eniko Gold and Adam Wasserman. The council then reorganized, electing Larry Weber as Mayor and Joe Loggia as Mayor Pro Tem. A first reading of an ordinance restricting activities during Red Flag Warnings was introduced but will be refined before a final vote.

Tue Nov 12, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - November 12, 2024

Council to consider ADU ordinance amendments for state law compliance

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing on two ordinances amending Article P (Accessory Dwelling Units) to comply with recent state law changes. The consent calendar includes routine approval of minutes, financial reports, and filing a Notice of Completion for the Long Valley Parking Lot Improvement Project Phase 1. Presentations are scheduled from the Public Safety Manager, and reports from the Sheriff and Fire departments. A closed session will evaluate the Interim City Manager's performance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves urgency ordinance for accessory dwelling units

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance to amend the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to comply with state law changes. The action was found to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Tue Oct 15, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - October 15, 2024

Council to vote on Craftsman's Corner annexation, special election, and fund transfers

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider adopting joint resolutions and agreements for the Craftsman's Corner Annexation involving property tax revenue sharing with Calabasas and multiple districts. The council will also decide on a special election set for March 18, 2025, at a cost of $33,800 plus contingency, and approve a $125,000 Proposition A fund assignment to Hawaiian Gardens. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, demands, and financial reports.

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✓ Decided: City approves Craftsman's Corner annexation and library MOU

The City Council approved the annexation of 12 acres of land from unincorporated county territory to Hidden Hills and approved a new Memorandum of Understanding with Calabasas to extend shared library services.

Mon Sep 9, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - September 9, 2024

Council to consider lot merger at 24895 Long Valley Road and 24878 Eldorado Meadow Road

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a lot merger of two contiguous parcels at 24895 Long Valley Road and 24878 Eldorado Meadow Road (APNs 2049-007-028 and 2049-007-027). The council will also vote on awarding a construction bid for the Little Hollow Utility Undergrounding Project, adopting an updated policy for undergrounding project selection, and approving the purchase of a public safety emergency services vehicle. Several consent calendar items, including approval of minutes, demands, and financial reports, are also scheduled for action.

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✓ Decided: Council approved lot merger for Eldorado Meadow Road parcels (4-0-1)

The City Council approved a lot merger of two contiguous parcels at 24895 Long Valley Road and 24878 Eldorado Meadow Road, adopting Resolution 1034 (4-0-1). The consent calendar, including routine approvals, was also approved (4-0-1). Discussion on a construction bid for the Little Hollow Utility Undergrounding Project was presented, but the minutes ended before a vote was recorded.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - August 12, 2024

Council to ratify interim city manager appointment and approve agreement

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including approval of the Measure W Safe Clean Water Program Municipal Transfer Agreement, a third amendment for broadband consulting, an RFP for attorney services, adoption of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and additional funds for housing element consulting. Under old business, the council will receive a presentation from Dr. Jonathan Reichental and discuss his report. New business includes ratifying the appointment of Gloria Molleda as Interim City Manager and approving her employment agreement.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves consent calendar including library and broadband agreements

The City Council unanimously approved all items on the consent calendar, including a municipal transfer agreement for the Safe, Clean Water Program and broadband consulting services. The council also received a report on strategies for establishing a community library. No other substantive votes were recorded.

Mon Jul 15, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - July 15, 2024

Hidden Hills City Council to consider updated solid waste franchise agreement and RFP authorization

The City Council will decide on an updated exclusive franchise agreement for solid waste collection and authorize a request for proposals, as well as vote on consent calendar items including an IT services agreement with Lanspeed, authorization to advertise for construction bids for the Little Hollow utility undergrounding project, declaring a 2018 Nissan Leaf as surplus, and approving a monitoring agreement with Los Angeles for bacteria TMDL compliance. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills Council authorized bids for Little Hollow undergrounding project (4-0-1)

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including authorization to advertise for construction bids for the Little Hollow utility undergrounding project and an IT services agreement with Lanspeed. They also agreed to direct staff to explore the feasibility of transitioning to a charter city, though no formal vote was taken. The meeting included updates on library services, public safety, and water rate increases, but no other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Jun 18, 2024

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Council to consider extending solid waste contract with Waste Management for two years

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023. The main business item is a discussion and possible approval of a second amendment to the solid waste services agreement with Waste Management, extending the term by two years and providing direction on additional services and a request for proposals. The council will also reorganize by selecting a mayor and mayor pro tem, and will consider a consent calendar including minutes, a demand list, sheriff and fire reports, and a resolution to apply for CalRecycle grants. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - June 10, 2024

Hidden Hills Council to appoint new city manager, approve sheriff contract

The City Council will consider appointing Claire Whitley as City Manager with an employment agreement, approving a five-year law enforcement services agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and adopting the FY 2024-25 budget and reserve policies. The consent calendar includes resolutions for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election and SB1 road funding of $44,300.

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✓ Decided: Appoints Claire Whitley as city manager, OKs 5-year sheriff contract

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including a five-year sheriff services agreement, SB1 road funding, and vendor contracts for the Hidden Hills Fiesta. They separately approved a resolution for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election. The council unanimously appointed Claire Whitley as City Manager with a five-year employment agreement ($240,000 base salary, benefits). Discussion of the Gann Limit was held but no formal action taken.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - April 27, 2024

Hidden Hills City Council holds special closed session meeting

This is a special closed session city council meeting held via video conference. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or action are listed.

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✓ Decided: City Council held closed session for interim city manager evaluation

The City Council convened a special closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - January 29, 2024

Closed session meeting with no public agenda items

This is a special closed session City Council meeting conducted via video conference. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or action are listed. The City Council may act on any item listed, but none are provided.

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✓ Decided: City Council held closed session for Interim City Manager performance evaluation

The City Council adjourned to a closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager. No other substantive actions were recorded.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - June 18, 2024

Hidden Hills City Council meets in special closed session

The Hidden Hills City Council is holding a special closed session meeting via video conference on January 4, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or action. The public can participate electronically via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Council held closed session for city manager evaluation

The Hidden Hills City Council met in special closed session on January 4, 2024, to conduct a performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after the closed session. No public decisions or votes were taken on any substantive matters.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - March 15, 2024

Special closed session with no listed agenda items

This is a special closed session city council meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate about teleconference locations and public participation; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council met in closed session for city manager evaluation

The Hidden Hills City Council held a special closed session meeting to discuss a performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager. No public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed session.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - January 4, 2024

Hidden Hills City Council holds special closed session, no items detailed

This is a special closed session meeting of the Hidden Hills City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate about teleconference and public participation, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

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✓ Decided: City Council held closed session for Interim City Manager evaluation

The City Council adjourned to a closed session to conduct a public employee performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue May 21, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - May 22, 2024

Council to hold closed session on City Manager employment

The Hidden Hills City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. No other business is scheduled. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.

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✓ Decided: Council met in closed session; no action reported

The City Council held a special closed session meeting to discuss public employment regarding the City Manager position. No reportable action was taken following the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Mon May 13, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - March 11, 2024

Public hearing on retaining wall variance at 25067 Jim Bridger Road

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Variance V-386, which would allow new and existing retaining walls that encroach into the front yard setback at 25067 Jim Bridger Road. The consent calendar includes agreements for brush clearance using goats, graphic design services up to $14,448, landscape maintenance up to $54,168, lobbying services up to $30,000, and a $1,000 deposit for the 2024 Fiesta. The council will also interview applicants and select an appointee to fill a vacant council seat.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Adam Wasserman to vacant seat

The City Council unanimously approved Variance No. V-386 for retaining walls at 25067 Jim Bridger Road and a consent calendar of 15 items including contracts, financial reports, and resolutions opposing a state initiative. After interviewing two applicants, the Council appointed Adam Wasserman to fill the vacant council seat, and he was sworn in.

Mon May 13, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - May 13, 2024

City Council to consider first reading of ordinance changing city manager powers

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 391, which amends the city manager's powers, duties, removal procedures, compensation, and bond requirements. The consent calendar includes multiple professional services agreements, including a $99,500 annual contract for water quality consulting and a $107,000 agreement for broadcasting support. Other items include approval of a five-year animal control agreement with Los Angeles County and authorization for the Little Hollow Undergrounding Project. Closed session will cover anticipated litigation and city manager employment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $107K broadcasting contract; no vote on chambers

The council voted to approve two items pulled from the consent calendar: a $107,000 broadcasting support agreement with Network Television Time and the April 2024 engineering report. A $215,000 budget for council chambers design and furniture was discussed but no vote was taken. The minutes do not record a vote on the remaining consent calendar items.

Mon Apr 8, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - April 8, 2024

Council to discuss undergrounding program and fiber-to-the-home project

The City Council will hold a discussion on the city's undergrounding program and a fiber-to-the-home project with Onward. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, demands, crossing guard services agreement with All City Management, and a traffic control reimbursement agreement with the Hidden Hills Community Association. The meeting also includes a closed session for anticipated litigation related to a letter from the California Department of Housing Community Development and a performance evaluation for the Interim City Manager.

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✓ Decided: City suspends undergrounding program and drops fiber-to-the-home project

The City Council decided to suspend its utility undergrounding program and cease pursuit of a dedicated fiber-to-the-home project with Onward. Both decisions follow reports that the Hidden Hills Community Association (HHCA) cannot grant the necessary easements. Staff was directed to develop a new policy for prioritizing future undergrounding projects.

Mon Mar 11, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting (Copy)

Council to interview and appoint new member to fill vacancy

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing on a variance for retaining walls at 25067 Jim Bridger Road and conduct interviews to fill a vacant council seat. The consent calendar includes several professional service agreements: brush clearance by Fire Grazers Inc. (goats), graphic design ($14,448), landscape maintenance ($54,168), lobbying services ($30,000), and a $1,000 deposit for In-N-Out Burger at the 2024 Fiesta. The Council will also adopt resolutions opposing a state initiative, approving a new employee classification plan, and appointing a retired annuitant as interim public safety manager.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

Special City Council Meeting - February 26, 2024

Council to decide on filling vacancy, supporting ballot initiative

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss appointing a city manager. In open session, the council will consider filling a city council vacancy by either special election or appointment, and vote on a resolution supporting a California ballot initiative on homelessness, drug addiction, and theft reduction. The consent calendar includes approval of a 6.5% rate increase for non-basic solid waste services, contracting for a solid waste franchise consultant, and approving an agreement for executive recruitment for a city manager.

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✓ Decided: City adopts resolution on homelessness ballot measure

The City Council approved a resolution supporting a California ballot initiative to modify Proposition 47. The body also voted to fill a vacant council seat by appointing a resident after soliciting applications.

Mon Feb 12, 2024

Regular City Council Meeting - February 12, 2024

Council to appoint interim city attorney and evaluate city manager

The Hidden Hills City Council will consider consent calendar items including approval of an interim city attorney contract and a $1,000 deposit for In-N-Out Burger at the Hidden Hills Fiesta. A closed session is scheduled to evaluate the interim city manager's performance. The meeting also includes a legislative update presentation and introduction of new interim staff.

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✓ Decided: Hidden Hills Council appoints interim city attorney and approves financial reports

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar including the appointment of Michael Jenkins as Interim City Attorney. A contract for the Hidden Hills Fiesta was pulled for further staff review. The council also received updates on city infrastructure projects and legislative advocacy.

Tue Jan 9, 2024

Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting - January 9, 2024

City Council to consider amending personnel rules and $7,500 clerk bonus

The Hidden Hills City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting with presentations on Rosenberg Rules of Order and library services. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a demand list, a $7,500 one-time bonus for the City Clerk, and a resolution amending and readopting the city's personnel rules. Public comment is invited in-person or via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Council held informational session on library services

The City Council held an informational session and brainstorming meeting regarding future library services. No decisions were made, and the staff will return at a later meeting to discuss next steps.