CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE
6165 Spring Valley Road
Monday, December 9, 2024
5:30 p.m
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 9, 2024, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. Mayor Eniko Gold called the meeting to order and presided thereover.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Mayor Eniko Gold
- Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Weber
Council Member Joe Loggia
Council Member Laura McCorkindale
Council Member Adam Wasserman
Staff Interim City Manager Gloria Molleda
Interim Assistant City Attorney Lauren Langer
City Engineer Dirk Lovett
Administrative Analyst Aaron Williams
City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez
3. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Gold commented that City Hall and Building and Safety will be closed beginning at noon on December 24 through January 1, 2025, reopening on January 2nd, In honor of the winter holiday.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Interim City Manager Molleda announced that that a red flag warning is in effect from 10:00 a.m. today through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th in the Santa Monica Mountains due to strong winds and low humidity, - creating critical fire danger. Both Fire and Sheriff's Departments have increased staffing and are ready to respond if needed. Residents must stay vigilant and prepared. Also, tonight, the City Council will consider new measures to enhance fire safety during Red Flag Warnings. Stay informed and monitor official updates.
The City of Hidden Hills is supporting the Malibu Lost Hills Sheriff's Breakfast with Santa and the LA County City Council Minutes
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Fire Spark of Love Toy Drive. Residents can donate new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment for children newborn to young adult. Drop off donations at City Hall by December 13th to help spread holiday cheer!
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Michael Grant, Public Safety and Emergency Services Manager Mr. Grant updated the City Council
In November, the Emergency Operations Center paperwork and logs were updated for potential state reimbursement due to the High Winds and Red Flag events; the fire truck suppression equipment hoses are being replaced, and staff continues vehicle maintenance; the CERT meeting began with a successful radio check, and we discussed radio upgrades, next year's schedule, and training; for the Sheriff's Department, 60 citations were issued in November, surpassing the 25 in 2023 and 31 in 2022.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Report - October -
Deputy Baldi reported that there were no Part One crimes in October, with only three trespassing calls.
Regarding the residential burglary incident, due to the large timeframe, it will fall under the November report.
He thanked everyone who participated in our toy drive. Sunday's event is expected to have around 210 attendees, so it should be a great success.
C. Los Angeles County Fire Department Report - October
No one from the Los Angeles County Fire Department was in attendance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Register of Demands for December 9, 2024 B. Approval of the Disbursement List for October 2024
C. Receive and File the Financial/Treasurer's Report for October 2024 D. Receive and File the Investment Statement for October 2024 E. Adoption of Ordinance No. 392 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS AMENDING ARTICLE P, ENTITLED "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS," OF TITLE 5 (LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE
TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEOA UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE
- F. Hidden Hills Community Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024
G. Receive and File the City Engineering and Community Development Report H. Receive and File the Las Virgenes Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCOG) Report for November 19, 2024
City Council Minutes
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I. Adopt Resolution No. 1037 Rescinding Resolution No. 846 Which Approved and Adopted a Fund Balance Policy
Upon MOTION by Mayor Pro Tem Weber, seconded by Council Member Loggia, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, City Council approved items A-l on the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Restricting Enumerated Activities when Red Flag Warnings are Issued
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS ADDING A NEW - SECION 4-3-6 TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
RESTRICTING ENUMERATED ACTIVITIES WHEN RED FLAG WARNINGS ARE ISSUED, AND
FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE City Engineer Lovett presented the following report:
The Hidden Hills City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance restricting activities that could vehicles over dry vegetation.
Mayor Gold opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, she closed the hearing. As there was concern about including generators, particularly those used for critical purposes (e.g., powering homes or medical devices) the language will be refined, and the ordinance will be reviewed by Chief Drew Smith and the city attorneys before being brought back to the Council for approval.
CERTIFICATION OF 11/5/24 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 5, 2024 DECLARING
THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
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City Clerk Gonzalez presented the following report:
the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1029 calling and giving notice of the holding of the election on November 5, 2024, which also authorized the City Clerk to coordinate with the County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia 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 5, 2024, 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 Eniko Gold and Adam Wasserman were reelected. Upon MOTION, by Council Member Loggia, seconded by Council Member Wasserman, and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, the City Council approved Resolution No. 1038 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE -
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
The City Council recessed at 5:57 p.m., for light refreshments. The City Council reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
10. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT
Longtime Hidden Hills resident and Superior Court Judge Michael Harwin administered the oath of office to Eniko Gold and Adam Wasserman and presented them with their certificates of election.
11. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL
Presentations to Outgoing Mayor
The following dignitaries were in attendance to present outgoing Mayor Gold with tokens of their appreciation: Mr. John Alford, Congressman Sherman's Office; Nancy Frawley, Deputy District Director for Assemblymember Irwin; Mr. Daniel Vicente, Field Deputy for Supervisor Horvath, Linda Menges, LVUSD Board Member, and Mayor Pro Tem Weber with a presentation to outgoing Mayor Gold. -
Residents John McGinnis, Yana Ratiner, and Lisa Garfield also thanked Mayor Gold for her year as Mayor.
Remarks by Outgoing Mayor
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Outgoing Mayor Gold thanked everyone for their kind words and is very touched. She thanked everyone who supported her during her tenure as Mayor and Is thrilled to have been reelected to the City Council.
C. Remarks by Other Council Members
Council Members Loggia, McCorkindale, Wasserman, and Mayor Pro Tem Weber, expressed their heartfelt thanks to outgoing Mayor Gold for her exceptional service, accessibility, and unparalleled work ethic to the City and residents of Hidden Hills during her tenure as Mayor.
D. Selection of Mayor
Upon MOTION of Council Member Loggia and seconded by Council Member Wasserman, it was resolved to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Weber to serve as the next Mayor. As there were no other nominations, a unanimous vote was cast, naming Larry Weber as the new Mayor.
E. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Upon MOTION of Council Member McCorkindale and seconded by Council Member Gold, it was resolved to nominate Council Member Loggia to serve as the next Mayor Pro Tem. As there were no other nominations, a unanimous vote was cast, naming Joe Loggia as the new Mayor Pro Tem.
Remarks by Incoming Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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Larry G. Weber, Mayor