- CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
6165 Spring Valley Road
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30 p.m.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hidden Hills was duly held via teleconference and in person on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. Mayor Larry G. Weber called the meeting to order and presided thereover.
2. ROLL CALL
Council Mayor Larry G. Weber
- Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Loggia (Participated Remotely)
Council Member Eniko Gold
Council Member Laura McCorkindale
Council Member Stuart E. Siegel
Staff Interim City Manager Gloria Molleda
City Attorney Lauren Langer
City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez
City Engineer Dirk Lovett
Accountant Theresa Hernandez
Administrative Analyst Aaron Williams
City Attorney Lauren Langer reported that Mayor Pro Tem Loggia requested to participate remotely in the meeting under the Brown Act "just cause" provisions due to a medical reason. Ms. Langer confirmed that he has not used this just-cause teleconferencing option for more than two meetings this year, that a quorum of the Council is physically present in the council chambers, that the City provides audio/visual access via Zoom with public participation available both remotely and in person, and that all votes will be taken by roll call.
Mayor Pro Tem Loggia confirmed that there are no individuals over 18 present in the room with him and agreed to remain on camera for the duration of the meeting, notifying the Council if a recess is needed.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Los Angeles County Fire Department Report - August
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B. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Report- August In August, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported two Part I crimes in Hidden Hills: one residential burglary and one assault. The burglary occurred on John Muir Road at approximately 8:57 p.m., where suspects entered through a rear patio window, exited from a second-story balcony, and took watches and purses. A house sitter was present but initially believed the occupants had returned home. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives canvassing videos in the city and adjacent LAPD area and pursuing electronic leads. The assault occurred on Dixon Trail at approximately 4:15 a.m. involving an Amazon driver who reported being confronted by an individual with a gun. Follow-up investigation determined the individual was on-site security, captured on video. The case remains under investigation but is largely resolved pending final steps. Deputy Baldi also promoted the camera registry program, through which residents can voluntarily register their private surveillance cameras via QR code to help detectives quickly identify potential video evidence locations; LASD does not monitor the cameras.
C. Michael Grant, Public Safety and Emergency Services Manager For the month of August, deputies achieved nearly 100% staffing compliance: motors were at 100%, patrol at 99%, and special deputy at 105%. A total of 51 citations were issued (compared with 57 in August 2024 and 31 in August 2023), with most citations related to traffic stop violations, limit line violations, and cell phone use.
The Hidden Hills CERT team conducted a scheduled radio check and tabletop training exercise on August 26, based on a hypothetical small four-person aircraft crash causing a minor fire in the city. The exercise included problem-solving, victim rescue, medical triage and care, and concluded with practice in transferring command to the fire department, including what key information to communicate to the incoming fire captain.
4. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Gold addressed social media posts about the proposed cemetery of the former Boething Treeland property, stating that the City has led efforts from day one to identify and engage the new owner.
She noted that the City has held two meetings with the owners, formed a subcommittee with participation from the HOA, retained a commercial architect and a cemetery-law specialist, and has been in ongoing contact with LA City (CD 3) and LA County. She emphasized the issue is complex, the City is actively exploring land-use and legal options, and a detailed public update is being carefully prepared for the community.
Council Member McCorkindale clarified the cemetery timeline and misinformation, stating that the working group was formed over seven weeks ago, before any other organization requested City action. She noted the group's early meetings addressed nearly all resident concerns now being raised. She emphasized that Hidden Hills—not LA City or LA County-identified and unveiled the buyer, following a four-to-five-month effort that other jurisdictions could not complete, and that without this work the owners would likely be farther along without City feedback. She added that some social media posts about the City "joining" efforts are blatantly incorrect, as the City has been leading from the start.
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Council Member Gold added that the City has reached out multiple times to the Los Angeles City Council Member for Council District 3 and to Los Angeles County officials regarding the cemetery property and remains in ongoing communication with them. She noted that the subcommittee is preparing a detailed written update for residents outlining actions taken and information gathered, but that this takes time because, as a public agency, the city must ensure all statements are thorough, accurate, and legally sound before releasing them to the community.
City Attorney Langer stated that information will be coming as soon as possible to make it thorough and accurate so the community can be Informed. Staff are working on that actively.
Mayor Weber had no additional policy comments but reiterated Deputy Baldi's remarks that the Cone with a Cop event was phenomenal. He thanked Council Member Siegel for attending and emphasized that, although the event is often associated with the mayor, the credit truly belongs to Hidden Hills staff, who organized it and, in his view, deserve all the recognition and applause.
5. STAFF COMMENTS
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City Manager Bayliss announced that the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District approved funding to replace 800 feet of water main on Long Valley Road to improve reliability. He highlighted the success of the recent Cone with a Cop event and shared that a Firewise wildfire mitigation event is set for September 30 at 6:00 p.m. at the community theater, with Mayor Pro Tem Loggia expected to open. Fiesta is approaching, with gates displaying posters and a promotional video by Grand Marshal Howie Mandel. The City's lobbyist, David Quintana, will give a brief legislative update.
Lobbyist David Quintana reported that AB 470 (McKinnor), which would have let AT&T end its carrier-of-last- resort landline obligations, was defeated, with Hidden Hills noted as an active opponent. He updated the Council on talks with LA Council Member Bob Blumenfield about the cemetery property, indicating no immediate city action but potential leverage if further approvals are required. Quintana also said LA officials learned the cemetery buyer's identity from Hidden Hills and thanked Council Member McCorkindale for sharing that information and maintaining communication.
City Manager Bayliss introduced a new staff member, Sara Porter, who is the City's new Administrative Assistant.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident Mathy Wasserman voiced concerns about the City Council's rescheduled meeting, saying frequent date changes hinder public involvement. She noted that initial news on the cemetery property came from social media before an official City letter. She urged support for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) due to - the site's history of non-organic nursery use. Ms. Wasserman stressed the site's proximity to Hidden Hills residents and called for ongoing public input as development plans move ahead.
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Council Member McCorkindale responded to earlier public comments by clarifying that there was no social media release of the cemetery buyer's identity before the City's official notice, and that both the Boething property and the cemetery site are not within Hidden Hills' formal sphere of influence. She added that the Council and working group had already been actively engaged for over a month prior to the last meeting, exploring options and actions, many of which were outlined on record at that time.
Council Member Gold further clarified the term "sphere of influence" for the public, explaining that it is a planning term referring to a city's potential future planning boundary, not its current city limits. It describes areas where future services and planning considerations may apply but does not mean the city is choosing not to influence the area. She noted that the upcoming public letter on the cemetery issue will define this and other terms so that everyone has a shared understanding.
Mayor Weber clarified that the City cannot legally stop the property from becoming a cemetery under current zoning. He emphasized, however, that the city can still seek influence over aspects such as design and other project details, and that these options are actively being explored. He noted that the chance of changing the intended cemetery use itself is very small, but there remains some room for input on how it is implemented.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Register of Demands for September 17, 2025 B. Receive and File the Disbursement List for July 2025 Receive and File the Financial/Treasurer's Report for July 2025 Receive and File the Investment Statement for July 2025 Receive and File the City Engineering and Community Development Report Designation Of Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference Approval of Proposal from Willdan Engineering to Update and Revise the City of Hidden Hills Coverage under the Stormwater Construction General Permit Order Wq-2022-0027-Dwq (2022cgp) for the Valley Circle/Long Valley Road/US-101 On-Ramp Sidewalk Improvement Project
H. Payment to the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering for Plan Review and Permitting for the Valley Circle/Long Valley Road/US-101 On-Ramp Sidewalk Improvement Project (Phase 2) City Hall Starlink Performance Report - Update
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 400 of the City of Hidden Hills, California, Amending Chapter 13 of Title 3 of the Hidden Hills Municipal Code Regarding Construction and Demolition Site Control Measures and Finding the Action Exempt from CEOA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 3 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITE CONTROL MEASURES, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEOA - moved from Public Hearing 8B
- K. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 401 - Related to Amending the City's Purchasing Regulations Set Forth in Chapter 3 of Title 2 of The Hidden Hills Municipal Code -
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS AMENDING THE CITY'S PURCHASING REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 2 OF THE HIDDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE CITY MANAGERS PURCHASING AUTHORITY FROM $5,000 TO $10,000 AND TO UPDATE SECTION 2-3-3 - moved from Public Hearing 8C Resident Mathy Wasserman stated that securing an easement for Phase 2 of the Long Valley project is a significant factor in the City's communications with the cemetery property owner. Citing the engineer's report she noted that Dignity Memorial is aware of the needed right-of-way and has received draft easement documents, in exchange for continued emergency fire exit access through the existing driveway. Ms.
Wasserman suggested community concerns about the cemetery may be affected by this easement issue and said it should be acknowledged openly.
Council Member McCorkindale stated that portraying the Long Valley easement as a key element of cemetery negotiations is incorrect. She said the easement has not been discussed in the cemetery working group, which is instead focused on environmental issues, signage, setbacks, building quality, and pollutants. She noted the easement talks with the Boething family have been ongoing for about five years, are for community benefit but not required to complete the project and are separate from the City's cemetery advocacy. She emphasized that tying the easement to the working group's cemetery work is factually wrong.
City Engineer Lovett explained that both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Long Valley project are designed primarily to improve traffic circulation.
Upon MOTION by Council Member Gold, seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, the City Council approved items A-K on the Consent Calendar.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Variance Application No. V-387 for a new residential home to encroach 21'4" into the front ard setback (setback of 28'8" in lieu of the required 50' front yard setback), and for an existir taining wall to encroach 25' into the side yard setback, in lieu of the required 25' side ya Upon MOTION by Council Member Gold, seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, and carried on a roll call vote, 4-0-1 (Mayor Pro Tem Loggia abstained), the Council approved that this item will be continued to October 13, 2025.
8.B Introduction By Title and Waiver of First Reading of Ordinance No. 402, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLES 4 AND 5 OF THE HIDDEN - HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR CERTAIN LAND
USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT
CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDING IN VERY HIGH FIRE SEVERITY ZONES AND -
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FINDING SUCH ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA; Discussion and Direction Regarding Further Modifications to City Zoning Code Regarding Design Review Upon MOTION by Council Member Gold, seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, the Council approved that this item will be continued to a future City Council Meeting TBD.
OLD BUSINESS
City of Hidden Hills Investment Advisory Services - moved from 3D Presentations Belle Haven representatives Stan Satler and Matthew Thomas, along with David Hopkins from Beacon Pointe, presented the City's fixed-income portfolio short-term, high-quality bond portfolio managed since 2016 with an average AA rating, broad diversification, and a 1.6-year duration. Tailored for the City's cash flow and safety needs, it has consistently outperformed benchmarks and similar funds net of fees. -
Mayor Loggia asked the representatives to explain why most of our investments are in taxable securities. They explained that Hidden Hills as a tax-exempt municipal entity, the City can invest in taxable fixed-income securities without tax concerns, supporting solid and competitive returns. With the Federal Reserve lowering rates from 5.5% to around 4% and expecting further cuts, the portfolio is balanced between short-term bonds and 2-5 year maturities to secure yields above 4%. This strategy should keep portfolio income stable despite declining rates, while shorter-term instruments like CDs and T-bills are likely to see lower yields. The portfolio remains secure, conservative, and well positioned for ongoing rate decreases.
Mayor Pro Tem Loggia asked Belle Haven to explain how they calculated the portfolio's current "yield to worst" based on its existing structure. Mr. Satler and Mr. Thomas reported that the portfolio's yield to worst is approximately 4.26% based on original cost and 4.29% based on current market value, meaning the portfolio is currently generating about 4.26-4.29% per year in gross yield to worst. Mayor Pro Tem Loggia noted that the portfolio's structure is significantly driven by California law limiting investments to a maximum five-year maturity, which prevented the City from investing longer-term even as interest rates rose. He asked Belle Haven how they plan to reinvest roughly 30% of the portfolio maturing next year, specifically in terms of the future maturity schedule and structure.
Mr. Satler and Mr. Thomas confirmed that California law and the City's investment policy limit individual investments to a maximum rolling maturity of 60 months and impose rules on asset classes and diversification.
Their general goal is too "smooth" the maturity schedule so that, ideally, about 20% of the portfolio matures each year, while still responding to changing market conditions. They explained that having about 30% of the portfolio maturing in 2026 is not a specific bet on interest rates, but reflects past opportunities to buy safe, liquid bonds that paid well without sufficient benefit to extending maturities at that time. Looking ahead, they see attractive value in the 3- to 5-year part of the yield curve and expect to extend more into 2029-2030 maturities as they reinvest, in order to maximize yield and maintain liquidity while taking what the market gives.
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Mayor Pro Tem Loggia commented that he views the portfolio's risk in two main parts-interest rate risk (changes in portfolio value as rates move, even for short-term holdings) and credit risk-and asked Mr. Satler and Mr. Thomas to explain how much exposure the City has in each of those categories. In response, they explained that the City's interest rate risk is limited by the portfolio's maximum five-year maturity and its average duration of about 1.6 years. Using duration as the key metric, a 1% move in interest rates would be expected to change the portfolio's value by roughly 1.6% up or down, which they characterized as very conservative, with relatively low volatility. They noted this conservative profile is largely driven by California law and the City's investment policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Loggia then asked Mr. Satler and Mr. Thomas whether interest-rate-driven value changes matter much in practice if the City generally holds bonds to maturity, and whether they manage this portfolio as an active trading strategy or primarily as a buy-and-hold portfolio. They replied that the portfolio is managed primarily as buy-and-hold, estimating that about 95% of bonds are held to maturity to lock in yield and "keep it simple, keep it safe." They will only trade occasionally to take advantage of clear pricing opportunities or to reduce risk if they see a municipality or corporation's finances trending poorly. On credit risk, they noted that California law and the City's investment policy require all holdings to be investment grade, with significant exposure to high-quality California municipal issuers, keeping overall credit risk low.
Mayor Pro Tem Loggia asked for a quick description of what credit risk is, for which Belle Haven explained that credit risk has two main components: first, whether each borrower (such as a government, agency, corporation, or municipality) has both the ability and willingness to repay its obligations; and second, how that borrower's financial condition is trending over time, as reflected in factors like ratings changes (for example, the recent downgrade of U.S. government debt from AAA to AA+). To manage this risk, the City's portfolio holds only investment-grade issuers and is highly diversified, with roughly 100 individual holdings and generally no single issuer accounting for more than about 3 4% of the total portfolio, so that any decline in a single bond's value has only a minimal effect on overall performance.
B. Update on Library Services - moved from ЗE Presentations Council Member Gold introduced the next item by describing the City's vision for what she characterized as the nation's first Al-driven municipal library. She said the proposed library would be more than a place to read, serving instead as an interactive space where artificial intelligence helps residents learn, write, design, discover, and bring ideas to life. She emphasized that technology would be central—not secondary-and that the library would enable neighbors to collaborate, turn curiosity into creation, and gain hands-on experience with tools shaping the future. Council Member Gold described the concept as a "public square for the age of Al," intended to democratize knowledge and empower all residents to learn, explore, create, and innovate, before turning the presentation over to consultant Jonathan Reichental.
Consultant Jonathan Reichental, on behalf of the Library Subcommittee, presented a proposal for a - first-of-its-kind, Al-powered municipal digital library. Following extensive community input in summer 2024 (residents, students, Council, and LVUSD) and an international RFP that screened 26 vendors, a preferred platform was identified. The system is intended to operate as an Al-supported learning platform (courses and -
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study groups), a state-of-the-art digital library for diverse digital assets (e-books, videos, databases, guides, etc.), and an events platform for in-person and online programs serving Hidden Hills, LVUSD, and Calabasas.
Reichental demonstrated that Al can automatically generate and support editable courses on virtually any topic, and that each user would have an "Ask Al" assistant to query content, generate summaries, and interact conversationally with videos and documents. The platform could also serve as a digital memory vault for local history, recipes, and other community resources, and support interest-based and wellness groups. Delivered as a cloud-based subscription rather than a custom build, the system is envisioned to scale from about 5,000 users in year one to potentially all Hidden Hills, Calabasas, and LVUSD residents (about 33,000 users) by year three, with a targeted launch in early 2026, subject to Council direction.
Council Member McCorkindale praised the Al library presentation and requested that the complete version, ideally without Zoom boxes, be made publicly available for community feedback, given the project's significance. Consultant Jonathan Reichenthal responded that this Al-powered model would be a first in the public sector, though similar systems exist privately, and invited vendor representative Chris Stefanik to elaborate. Stefanik explained that Disco's platform already enables large Al-based learning communities, and the Hidden Hills proposal is innovative yet fully supported by their current technology. -
Council Member McCorkindale asked Reichenthal whether the program includes safeguards that allow the city to protect against copyright infringement and objectionable content. Mr. Reichenthal explained that the platform relies primarily on OpenAl large language models, which already include extensive built-in safeguards, including filters for sensitive or inappropriate material. He noted that the City and vendor can add to OpenAl's restricted lists to further tailor protections, and that ensuring strong safety controls for generative Al was a priority for the Library Subcommittee. He then asked Chris Stefanik of Disco to elaborate on the safeguards.
Chris Stefanik added that any content or conversations created by Hidden Hills users on the Disco platform will not be sent back to OpenAl to train public models. While the system uses OpenAl's models to power features, all local content and user interactions remain private within Disco's environment and are not used to improve or update OpenAl's public systems, which he emphasized as an important safeguard Council Member McCorkindale then asked whether the Al library is built on a public version of OpenAl's model or whether it instead relies on an open-source or custom large language model as its underlying engine. Mr.
Reichenthal clarified that the platform's Al functions are powered by OpenAl's large language model, but all content created or hosted for Hidden Hills and Calabasas is kept private within their instance. It is not shared back to OpenAl, does not feed into training of public models, and is isolated from the public-facing system.
The model itself is not open-source but is used as a back-end service; from the user's perspective, all library content remains secure and separate.
Council Member McCorkindale expressed support for the Al library but was concerned about limited front- end design options like fonts and visual customization. She asked if Disco will allow for greater customization - to make the site more visually appealing. Mr. Reichenthal acknowledged these limitations, explaining that while some elements can be changed and HTML can be embedded, additional font options are now on City Council Minutes
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Disco's roadmap after similar feedback. He noted that Hidden Hills, as a premier customer, can continue to advocate for more design flexibility.
Council Member McCorkindale emphasized that while she understands the platform will evolve over time, she wants the visual and esthetic experience to be as innovative and compelling as the Al capabilities. She said the site should look and feel "wow" so residents are drawn to use it rather than other options, and urged Disco to study cutting-edge, interactive web designs and move toward a more dynamic, immersive front end as the product develops.
Mayor Weber asked staff and the consultant how, given projected user-license limits, the proposed Al platform can be treated as a public library service, noting that it will be funded with public library funds and must therefore meet public-access requirements.
City Attorney Langer explained that staff closely reviewed the legal definitions and obligations for providing public library services, including parity with Calabasas. She stated that, even with user-license limits, the model can be structured to qualify as a public system, so long as services are offered to Hidden Hills residents and to Calabasas on an equal basis. Because usage and license needs (for example, per household) will only be clear over time, the platform is expected to grow and adjust annually. Based on this review, she is confident the proposed licensing structure can still qualify as an appropriate and lawful use of public library funds.
Mayor Weber raised a broader concern about Al safety, referencing recent academic warnings about powerful Al systems and reports of Al behaving unpredictably. He asked what safeguards and guardrails would be in place to prevent misuse or loss of control on this platform, particularly given that technologically sophisticated children and students may be able to push the system's limits beyond what many adults can. In response to Mayor Weber's question about Al safety, Mr. Reichenthal invited vendor representative Chris Stefanik to address the specific safeguards and guardrails built into the Disco platform to prevent misuse or loss of control, particularly for younger, tech-savvy users.
Chris Stefanik explained that Disco runs on OpenAl's models but adds its own restrictions so the system is used only for learning and research. Prompts outside that educational context are designed not to generate answers, and these pedagogical guardrails sit on top of OpenAl's existing safety measures.
Council Member Gold stated that she and Mayor Pro Tem Loggia, on behalf of the Library Subcommittee, were seeking direction from the Council on whether they should proceed to negotiate a contract with Disco for the Al library platform and then return with a finalized agreement for Council consideration at a future meeting.
Council Member McCorkindale endorsed the Al library concept, praised the subcommittee and staff, and urged granting them discretion to move forward with Disco contract negotiations, pending mayor and staff - approval. Mayor Weber emphasized the importance of providing a positive future outcome for residents and the wider community.
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C. Consideration of Exclusive Franchise Agreement between City of Hidden Hills and G.l. Industries for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Waste Collection, Processing, and Disposal Services, and Approval of Resolution No. 1049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS AND G.I. INDUSTRIES FOR SOLID
WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, AND ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND
DISPOSAL SERVICES
City Manager Bayliss introduced a new exclusive franchise agreement with Gl Industries/Waste Management after a lengthy RFP process. The previous 2016 contract (extended to December 31, 2025) will be replaced by a five-year term, with an optional five-year extension. Starting January 1, 2026, the basic residential rate drops to $90 per month, with future increases capped at $1.50 annually from January 1, 2027. Included services are valet, annual manure collection, one bulky-item pickup each year, and holiday tree collection after December 26, all at no extra cost. The agreement prioritizes recycling education and requires Waste Management participation in City and HOA events. Residents have received a Proposition 218 notice about rates; a follow-up will clarify CPI indexing for non-basic, add-on services, leaving the $90 basic rate unchanged
Council Member McCorkindale asked Mayor Pro Tem Loggia to explain why it was important for the City to go through a full competitive process on the solid waste franchise beyond just achieving a rate reduction— given that the City ultimately expects to remain with the same hauler, Waste Management, and acknowledged the substantial time he invested in the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Loggia said the competitive process was important because it produced both **cost savings and service stability**. He noted that the original 2023 proposal would have set the 2026 basic rate at $95.07 with 3.5% annual increases, whereas the new agreement starts at $90 with only a $1.50 increase per year. He emphasized that staying with Waste Management avoids the disruption of changing haulers while maintaining premier service, and pointed to a clause under which, if the City wants to extend after five years but Waste Management declines, the company must pay the city $100,000, further protecting residents' interests.
Council Member McCorkindale asked about the future of garbage pickup. Sandra Pursley from Waste Management said they're testing electric trucks in several communities. Current automated side-loader trucks need more vehicles due to limited capacity, and charging infrastructure is expensive and unreliable, especially with wildfire-related electricity issues. Their first commercial front-load electric truck will soon be delivered for testing. Although they like technology and are piloting it nationwide and in Southern California, an all-electric deployment in Hidden Hills would currently be too costly.
The Council Members commended the Ad hoc Committee on a job well done securing this agreement and - the hard work that went into has not gone unnoticed.
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Resident Mathy Wasserman thanked Waste Management for their partnership and the lower basic service rate. She asked about new rates for extra carts and clarified that the annual bulky-item pickup requires advance notice, with additional pickups costing more. She suggested improving the event by including document shredding and battery collection.
Upon MOTION by Council Member McCorkindale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Loggia and unanimously carried by roll call vote, the City Council approved the exclusive franchise agreement between the City of Hidden Hills and G.I. Industries for solid waste, recyclable materials and organic waste collection, processing and disposal services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents in the form approved by the City Attorney, and adopt Resolution 1049.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Project Reviews by City Manager
This Item was postponed until a future meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.
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Larry G. Weber, Mayor
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