. CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
6165 Spring Valley Road
TELECONFERENCE LOCATIONS
5819 Fitzpatrick Road
Hidden Hills, CA 91302
6 Seaview
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Monday, August 22, 2022
5:30 p.m.
NOTE: The Hidden Hills City Council and City staff will be participating in this meeting in- person in the Council Chambers, at the teleconference locations noted above and via remote video conferencing (Zoom). Members of the public also have the opportunity to participate in- person in the Council Chambers (attendees will be required to follow the current state and County public health guidelines) or electronically via Zoom. Refer to "Public Participation" below. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") please contact Deana Gonzalez at 818-888-9281 or [email protected]. If you are hearing impaired and would like to watch the meeting on ZOOM, once in the meeting room select the button "live transcript" and then select "show subtitles". Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the City Council on agenda and non-agenda items in person, via Zoom or by email as indicated below.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hidden Hills was duly held via teleconference on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. Council Member Siegel, in honor of his retirement from the City Council, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Laura McCorkindale called the meeting to order and presided thereover.
ROLL CALL
Council: Mayor Laura McCorkindale
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Freedland
Council Member Eniko Gold
Council Member Larry G. Weber
Council Member Stuart E. Siegel
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Staff: City Manager Kerry Kallman
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz •
City Engineer Dirk Lovett
Administrative Analyst Chantelle Limon
City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez
AUDIENCE
Resident and Library Commissioner representing Hidden Hills stated that she was available to answer any questions about library policy, programs, services and budget.
OLD BUSINESS
Determination of the City Council that as a Result of the COVID-19 State of Emergency that Meeting in Person would Present Imminent Risks to the Health or Safety of Attendees Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
City Attorney Diaz presented the following report:
this item is being presented to allow the City Council flexibility to meet virtually pursuant to AB 361, which allow for special Brown act requirements for teleconference meetings, that provide local agencies, flexibility to conduct teleconference meetings when there is a declared State of Emergency, and the legislative body determines an in-person meeting that would present imminent risk to the health and safety of the attendees; in order, however, to proceed under AB 361, the City Council must hold a meeting for the purpose of determining again, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risk to the health and satety of the attendees; the purpose of this item is to institute the process once again to provide the flexibility to meet in a remote format; in doing so, the City Council is not precluded from holding a City Council meeting both in person and virtually on Zoom, or in this hybrid format; making the determination would allow flexibility to each member of the legislative body to determine for themselves, based on their own health matters, whether attending a meeting will be a risk to their health or safety, or that of the other attendees, including staff.
Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Council Member Gold, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, making a determination that as a result of the California COVID-19 State of Emergency, that holding City Council meetings and any other City legislative body meetings in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of the attendees.
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CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Gold stated that she has recently had surgery that makes it incapable of her sitting and appreciates the City Council making the determination for AB 361 was approved as it allows her to go home and continuc the meeting from her residence.
Mayor Pro Tem Freedland thanked staff for moving the temporary Building and Safety office, which was in the Council Chambers, back to its new office in such short notice. He also is pleased to be back in person for City Council meetings and invites residents to attend. And finally, he wishes City Engineer a full and speedy recovery.
Council Member Weber welcomed the audience back to in person meetings and gave his wife Nanette a big shout out for her big, important birthday last week.
Mayor McCorkindale commented that she had a meeting with the FBI last week that was offered to the City Council. She found it fascinating and it was focused on reminding municipalities to stay aware of the changing world and the impacts they are seeing no matter what size the municipality may be.
STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Kallman reminded residents that the first day of School at Round Meadow Elementary is Wednesday and that there may be school traffic. He also mentioned that Round Meadow has a new principal.
Council Member Gold left the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
A. Los Angeles County Fire Department Reports- June and July Assistant Fire Chief Drew Smith presented the following report:
the month of June had 3 medical responses, 3 service calls (one was a snake removal call), and 4 good intent calls for a total of 10 responses; the month of July had 6 medical responses, 2 service calls (snake removal calls), and 6 good intent calls for a total of 14 responses. Chief Smith stated that fire personnel are continually conducting brush inspections throughout all the incorporated and unincorporated components of the County.
The Super Scoopers will be arriving September 1 and with those and Helicopter 55, which is the 3000-gallon water dropping type on aircraft, there will be a very robust air fleet for our Wildland Fire Mission. He also thanked the community for allowing him the opportunity to speak at the CERT training and that it was refreshing to see so many residents who are committed to the community.
Community Services Representative Megan Currier updated the Council on the following:
the first CERT training has been completed and she congratulated the City's Administrative Analyst, and two other Hidden Hills residents for graduating. She is hoping to get more CERT trainings scheduled for the rest of the year, and encouraged those who haven't taken them to do so; the NOAA weather alert radio program that the Fire Department has been working with Office of Emergency Management and the Board of Supervisor's office is moving along with many distributions of the radios to residents, including 60 to Hidden Hills so far. She is going to work with City staff to have radios on hand at City Hall that will be available for residents to pick up. They are having a training webinar on how to use the radios tomorrow night, and the recording will be available after the training for those who weren't able to attend.
B. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Reports - June and July Deputy Mason De Matteo presented the following report:
during the month of June there were three Part I crimes and one trespassing call. The noteworthy incidents were: a residential burglary occurred in the 5500 block off Bonneville Road. A theft was reported in the 24600 block of Wingfield Road. A resident was arrested for a domestic violence incident that occurred in the 25000 block of Eldorado Meadow Road. A Los Angeles resident was arrested for an outstanding battery warrant in the 6100 block of Spring Valley Road. During the month of July there were three Part I crimes and three trespassing calls. The noteworthy incidents were: an assault occurred in the area of Ashley Ridge Road and Walker Road, involving a man walking his dog and a City Council Minutes
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speeding car. A residential burglary was reported in the 24300 block of Long Valley Road.
A theft of an electric bicycle occurred in the 24800 block of Long Valley Road.
Council Member Gold returned to the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
Captain Jenn Seetoo mentioned that while the cities are trending lower on the part one crimes in the last year, the burglaries have increased in other communities. For that reason, Lost Hills personnel has been in contact with those establishments burglarized to install signs reminding patrons to be more aware of their surroundings and make sure their personal items are not out of their sight.
C. City Engineer Report
City Engineer Lovett presented the following report:
1) Long Valley Entrance Improvement Project - Measure A - There are a few aesthetic items that we are still working on in phase 1 (parking lot). Phase 2 is still in plan review with Caltrans and City of Los Angeles. 2) Overhead Power Lines - SCE has requestec additional field data from the surveyor before design work can commence. 24314 Long Valley - Drill rigs are currently on the site drilling for caissons/piles and soil nails to provide additional support to the upper slope. LVMWD Pump Station Generator - LVMWD has submitted electrical plans to the City for review. Mureau Road Landscaping - renderings are currently being worked on. Reclaimed Water - LVMWD has subsequently made reclaimed water available to Seed Landcare directly from the
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 381 of the City Council of the City of Hidden Hills Updating the City of Hidden Hills Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards and Requirements
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS ADDING A NEW ARTICLE O TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5-2A-3, 5-2C-1, 5-2D-1 5-2E-1,
PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE
ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
City Engineer Lovett presented the following report:
State law requires all cities to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in residential zones subject to local regulations, to encourage the production of additional housing opportunities for persons of low and moderate income, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and household employees; new laws enacted by the State of California in 2020 and 2021 removed several restrictions around the development of ADUs, and contained measures designed to actively promote construction; staff has prepared Ordinance No. 381 to update the City of Hidden Hills' current "Second Unit" standards by establishing regulations governing ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22, as well as to provide local standards for the development of ADUs and JADUs as determined by the City of Hidden Hills; If the City Council adopts Ordinance No. 381 it must then be forwarded to California Department of housing and Community Development (HCD) within 60 days. If HCD finds the ordinance is not compliant with state law, it will provide the city with 30 days to respond before taking any further action. In that scenario, the city must consider the findings, and either amend its ordinance to bring it into compliance, or adopt a resolution with findings as to why the ordinance does comply with state law.
Council Member Siegel wanted to make sure that City staff has been keeping the Hidden Hills Community Association in the loop regarding this new Ordinance, for which City Manager Kallman confirmed that they have.
At this point, Mayor McCorkindale opened the public hearing.
Resident Britt Aaronson asked if the State regulations override our City and Homeowner's Association documents. City Engineer Lovett confirmed that where they are in conflict, they would. This ordinance would be in compliance in our opinion with the City, but may not be with associations.
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As there were no more comments or objections, Mayor McCorkindale then closed the hearing.
As there was no further discussion, upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Council Member Gold and unanimously carried on roll call vote, it was resolved to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 381 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS ADDING A NEW ARTICLE O TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 5 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5-2A-3, 5- 2C-1, 5-2D-1 5-2E-1, PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING
THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. City Council Minutes - July 11, 2022 Regular Meeting B. City Council Minutes - July 25, 2022 Regular Meeting C. City Council Minutes - August 8, 2022 Regular Meeting D. City Council Minutes - August 9, 2022 Special Meeting E. Demand List
F. Disbursement List - June
G. Financial/Treasurer's Report - June
H. Investment Statement - June
Upon MOTION of Council Member Siegel, seconded by Council Member Gold, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to approve items A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H of the consent calendar as submitted.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Cap on Saturday Night Ticket Sales, Online Ticket Sales, and Ticket Prices for the 2022 Fiesta
Administrative Analyst Limón presented the following report:
the Saturday night dinner and carnival at the 2021 Fiesta weekend hit a record high in attendance, with approximately 2,471 people attended the event at the Spring Valley Arena, but may be more as residents and their guests are welcome to attend the event without City Council Minutes
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purchasing a ticket; City staff did discuss capacity with the 2022 Fiesta Committee, and they agreed that a limit on ticket sales would be appropriate, to keep the event from becoming too large; the committee suggested a cap on ticket sales per household, limiting residents to purchasing 10 tickets per event, through a particular date, and then opening ticket sales until sold out for a cap at 1,500 total dinner tickets sold and a maximum of 250 additional wristbands sold, for a total count of 1,750. At the November 8, 2021 City Council meeting, an interest in implementing an online ticket sales option for Fiesta tickets was expressed; Eventbrite is being recommended by staff to sell tickets as the HHCA uses this company for several of their events so the service may already be familiar to Hidden Hills residents; staff is recommending that these fees be passed along to the buyer as they were not anticipated in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. Food and labor costs are up, nationwide, and for that reason, staff is requesting that the adult dinner, child dinner and wristbands only costs be raised $3 per ticket.
After much discussion by the City Council, and comments from the audience, and Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Council Member Siegel, and carried on roll call vote, 4. 1-0, it was resolved to 1) not limit the amount of tickets purchased in City Hall, and to approve online ticketing with a maximum purchase of 10 tickets per event and (2) raise ticket prices as suggested by staff.
B. Update on City Drought Response and a Consideration of Approval of a General Fund Budget Adjustment in the Amount of $27,000 for FY 2022-23 Related to Additional Recycled Watering Costs
Administrative Analyst Limón presented the following report:
following the third consecutive year of a severe drought and water shortage in California, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) activated Stage 3 of a Water Shortage Emergency and announced additional limitations on water usage for all customers; effective May 1, all outdoor potable water budgets were reduced by 50% and a one-day-per-week watering restriction went into effect thirty days later; the City inquired about the availability of recycled (or reclaimed) water as an alternative to potable water for City maintained landscape; LVMWD provided the City with a temporary recycled water storage tank and a worker to fill the tank daily from the existing source on Hidden Ridge Road. Seed Landcare, the City's contracted landscape maintenance provider, has been hand watering all City maintained landscape, including the Spring Valley Arena, with recycled water since June 1, 2022. Seed Landcare recently informed the City that hand watering has resulted in a significant increase in labor costs; therefore, a budget adjustment in the amount of $27,000.00 is requested. Staff is researching whether various restricted funds can offset this additional General Fund usage.
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Mayor Pro Tem Freedland asked staff if there are any grants or restricted funds that can be used for this increase. City Manager Kallman stated that staff is looking into that but has no information at this point.
Upon MOTION of Council Member Siegel, seconded by Council Member Weber, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to authorize a General Fund budget adjustment of $27,000.00 for City landscape costs, in order to continue to limit the use of potable water during the drought.
C. Report from the Hidden Hills Community Association Board of Directors Meetings Hidden Hills Community Association Board Member and City Liaison reported the following:
there is a special Board of Directors meeting tomorrow night, which will cover a lot of items including approving the traffic regulations for the traffic cameras, updates to the CC&Rs and the draft of the bylaws; discussion regarding limiting the Round Meadow gate from construction vehicles.
D. Report from the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments Meetings Council Member and LVMCOG Member Gold reported that the one item of interest was a presentation from the Bay City's COG and they participated in South Bay fiber network that connects all of their City Halls, and all the designing construction was funded by Measure M. The governing board decided to form an Ad-hoc Committee, which our City Manager Kerry Kallman will be sitting on. The Committee will bring back to the COG at its next meeting, a Measure M Project List for next year.
E. Discussion and Direction Regarding In-Person and Hybrid (Zoom and In-Person) City Council Meetings
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format. As that system is currently in use in use for tonight's meeting, staff is recommending continued use of the hybrid format for future in-person City Council meetings.
Upon MOTION of Mayor Pro Tem Freedland, seconded by Council Member Weber, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to approve the opening of City Hall to the public for City Council meetings, while maintaining the ZOOM option for the public as well.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.