CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
6165 Spring Valley Road
Monday, December 12, 2022 at 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 and in person on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop No. 3216 and Cub Scout Troop No. 320 presented the colors in honor of Council Member Siegel's retirement from the City Council. 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
Staff: City Manager Kerry Kallman
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz
City Engineer Dirk Lovett
П City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez
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AUDIENCE
There were no comments.
At this time Mayor McCorkindale moved the Item 4 - Consent Calendar to the end of the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER STUART E. SIEGEL In Person Presentations to Outgoing Council Member Siegel District Director Tessa Charnofsky from former Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's office and newly elected Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's office was in attendance and thanked Mr.
Siegel for his 28 years of service to the City of Hidden Hills.
Council Member Denis Weber from the City of Agoura Hills presented a crystal recognition item to Council Member Siegel.
Council Member James Bozajian from the City of Calabasas presented a City tile plaque to Council Member Siegel.
Captain Jenn Seetoo and Deputy Mason DeMatteo from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station congratulated Council Member Siegel on his service and stated it has been a pleasure working with him. They then presented him with a scroll and a handmade surfboard signed by all the Sheriff personnel of the Lost Hills Station.
Board Member Charlie Caspary (and resident) of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District presented a proclamation to Council Member Siegel.
City Manager Kallman presented a Certificate of Recognition from Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin, a City of Malibu tile plaque, and a scroll and a painting from the Las Virgenes Unified School District to Council Member Siegel on their behalf.
Teleconference (ZOOM or Video) Presentations to Outgoing Council Member Siegel Congressman Brad Sherman presented Council Member Siegel with a flag that was flown over the Capitol.
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Senator Henry Stern provided a video presentation. A certificate of recognition is forthcoming.
Senator Ben Allen provided a video presentation.
District Director from Senator Henry Stern's office and newly elected Council Person Jeremy Wolf from the City of Agoura Hills made a few comments.
Council Member Kelly Honig from the City of Westlake Village presented a City tile plaque to Council Member Siegel.
Executive Director Terry Dipple of the Las Virgenes Council of Governments expressed his sincere appreciation to Council Member Siegel.
The above dignitaries, spoke very highly of Mr. Siegel and expressed their deep appreciation for his volunteerism and exceptional 28 years of service to the City.
Council Member Siegel's family in person and on ZOOM congratulated him on his commitment to the City of Hidden Hills for 28 years and presented a framed family picture.
Council Members Freedland, Gold, McCorkindale and Weber also thanked Council Member Siegel for his time, energy and fierce commitment to the City of Hidden Hills.
City Manager Kallman read emails from HHCA Board Member Liz Moses, Calabasas City Council Member Alicia Weintraub, LVUSD Board Member Angela Cutbill, Lobbyist David Quintana and also spoke of Council Member Siegel's many accolades and accomplishments during his 28 years, who then presented with a couple tokens of appreciation, including one from Charles Abbott Associates.
Council Member Siegel expressed his gratitude to the City Council and fellow dignitaries and residents for all their support during his tenure and he enjoyed serving on the City Council. He also thanked staff and residents for his going away retirement reception, which he thoroughly enjoyed and felt very honored.
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CERTIFICATION OF 11/8/22 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS =
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
City Clerk Deana Gonzalez presented the following report:
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 996 calling and giving notice of the holding of the election on November 8, 2022, which also authorizes the City Clerk to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official materials that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election; the County has certified the results of the City's General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022, and provided the official Certificate of Canvass of the Election Returns and the Final Official Statement of Votes Cast by Precinct for the City of Hidden Hills.
The Council needs to certify the results of the election, in which incumbents Laura McCorkindale and Larry G. Weber were reelected and Joe Loggia was elected. Upon MOTION of Mayor Pro Tem Freedland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Siegel and unanimously carried on roll call vote, it was resolved to adopt by title only Resolution No. 1006 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
DDMINESTRONTO OF COT OF MENCE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFCATES City Clerk Deana Gonzalez administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council Members.
Their certificates of election will be delivered to their homes.
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REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
A. Presentations to Outgoing Mayor Laura McCorkindale
City Manager Kallman presented a Certificate of Recognition from Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin for outgoing Mayor McCorkindale.
City Manager Kallman read emails from HHCA Board Member Liz Moses, Calabasas City Council Member Alicia Weintraub, LVUSD Board Member Angela Cutbill, Lobbyist David Quintana, residents Len Grossi thanking Mayor McCorkindale for her wonderful tenure as Mayor.
District Director from Senator Henry Stern's office and newly elected Council Person Jeremy Wolf from the City of Agoura Hills made a few comments to outgoing Mayor McCorkindale.
Council Member Illece Buckley Weber from the City of Agoura Hills and Council Member Kelly Honig from the City of Westlake Village congratulated outgoing Mayor McCorkindale on her tenure as Mayor.
Executive Director Terry Dipple of the Las Virgenes Council of Governments expressed his sincere appreciation to outgoing Mayor McCorkindale for her time she served as the LVMCOG alternate and her tenure as Mayor.
District Director Tessa Charnofsky from former Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's office and newly elected Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's office was in attendance and thanked outgoing Mayor McCorkindale for her tenure as Mayor.
Captain Jenn Seetoo and Deputy Mason DeMatteo from the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station coin aplated outgoing Mayor McCorkindale for her tenure as Mayor and presented her City Manager Kallman spoke of outgoing Mayor McCorkindale's accomplishments and achievements during her tenure as Mayor, and then presented with a couple tokens of appreciation.
B. Remarks by Other Council Members
Council Members Gold, Loggia, Freedland, and Gold expressed their heartfelt thanks to outgoing Mayor McCorkindale for her exceptional service, accessibility, and unparalleled work ethic to the City and residents of Hidden Hills during her tenure as Mayor.
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C. Remarks by Outgoing Mayor McCorkindale
Outgoing Mayor McCorkindale thanked everyone for their kind words and is very touched. She thanked everyone who supported her during her tenure as Mayor and her four years on the City Council.
D. Selection of Mayor
Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber and seconded by Mayor McCorkindale, it was resolved to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Freedland to serve as the next Mayor. As there were no other nominations, a unanimous vote was cast, naming Steve Freedland as the new Mayor.
E. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber and seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, it was resolved to nominate Council Member Gold to serve as the next Mayor Pro Tem. As there were no other nominations, a unanimous vote was cast, naming Eniko Gold as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
F. Remarks by Incoming Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
Incoming Mayor Freedland thanked the Council for the nomination and will continue to push to improve the quality of life of all residents and make Hidden Hills a safer place to live. He looks forward to working with the Sheriff's Department and he also recognized the City staff for all their hard work they do every day for the City and residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes - November 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Demand List
C. Disbursement List - October
D. Financial/Treasurer's Report - October
E. Investment Statement - October
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F. Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the COVID-19 State of Emergency and Determine that the City will Continue to Hold Meetings Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to the Finding Set Forth in Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, and carried on a roll call vote 4-0-1 vote (Council Member Loggia abstained), it was resolved to approve items A, B, C, D, and E of the consent calendar.
Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gold, and carried on a roll call vote 4-0-1 vote (Council Member Loggia abstained), it was resolved to approve item F of the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of Proposed Ordinance No. 383 Regarding Adoption of Revised Building Codes - Second Reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5-5 OF TITLE 5 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE Building Official Robinson provided the following report:
every three years the California Building Standards Commission updates standards to reflect changes in the new building codes; the City has adopted the codes in the past with amendments in relation to pool safety fencing, roofing material, and grading; staff is proposing that these amendments continue.
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Mayor Freedland opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, he closed the hearing.
Upon MOTION of Council Member Weber, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Gold and unanimously carried, it was resolved to give second reading to and adopt by title only Ordinance No. 383 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 5-5 OF TITLE 5 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. 1 Deana L. Gonzalez, CMC, City Clerk