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CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(IN-PERSON AND VIDEO CONFERENCE)
6165 Spring Valley Road
Monday, February 9, 2026
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 video conference and in person on Monday, February 9, 2026. Mayor Joseph Loggia called the meeting to order and presided thereover. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
2. ROLL CALL
Council: Mayor Joseph Loggia
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Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Siegel
Council Member Eniko Gold
Council Member Larry G. Weber
Absent: Council Member Laura McCorkindale
Staff: City Manager Gloria Molleda
City Attorney Lauren Langer
City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez
City Engineer Michael Ackerman
Administrative Analyst Aaron Williams
Administrative Assistant Sara Porter
Public Safety and Emergency Services Manager Mike Grant MOTION
Council Member Gold moved and Mayor Pro Tem Siegel seconded a motion to excuse Council Member McCorkindale's absence. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Council Member McCorkindale absent.
Mayor Loggia announced that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department report would be taken later in the meeting because Captain Dustin Carr was traveling from Malibu. -
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2026
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3. PRESENTATIONS
3.A Los Angeles County Fire Department Report - January City Manager Molleda reported that Assistant Chief Drew Smith was unable to attend because he had been delayed in another meeting and would return for the March City Council meeting. There were no public comments on the report.
3.C Public Safety and Emergency Services Report
Public Safety and Emergency Services Manager Mike Grant reported that January citation totals had not yet been received. Motor, patrol and special-deputy coverage each exceeded 100 percent of the planned service level. He reported a residential burglary on John Muir Road on January 17, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m.; the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigation remained ongoing.
Mr. Grant reported that the January Community Emergency Response Team meeting was open to the full community and provided hands-on basic first-aid instruction led by Kirk Mount. Sixteen people attended and practiced bandaging and stabilizing suspected fractures. The session was the first of a three-part training series. Free community courses on CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed were scheduled for February 24 and March 24, respectively, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tem Siegel asked about attendance and commended the turnout. Mayor Loggia requested that the City regularly republish clear instructions explaining when residents should call 911, a City gate or City Hall when reporting crimes, suspicious activity or other incidents. Mr. Grant agreed. A member of the public praised the training and encouraged greater community participation. There were no comments from Zoom participants.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
5.A Approval of the Regular City Council Minutes of March 10, 2025; Regular City Council Minutes of July 14, 2025; Special City Council Minutes of July 28, 2025; Special City Council Minutes of September 22, 2025; Special City Council Minutes of October 5, 2025; and Special City Council Minutes of November 24, 2025
5.B Approval of the Register of Demands for February 9, 2026
5.C Receive and File the Monthly Disbursements Report for December 2025
5.D Receive and File the Financial/Treasurer's Report for December 2025
5.E Receive and File the Investments Report for December 2025
5.F Receive and File the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
5.G City Engineering and Community Development Monthly Report
5.H Receive and File the Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments Summary Report for January 20, 2026
5.1 Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 408 Amending the Supervisory Role of the City Council in Relation to the City Clerk and City Treasurer to Make Such Officers Directly - Reportable to the City Manager
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Regular Meeting
February 9, 2026
Consideration of Accountant Salary Adjustment and Clarification of Medical Stipend Cash- in-Lieu in the Personnel Rules; Adoption of Resolution Nos. 1053 and 1054 Regarding Amendments to the City's Classification Plan, Salary Schedule and Personnel Rules Council Member Weber stated that he would abstain from voting on the July 14, 2025 minutes because he had not attended that meeting. He also noted that Joseph Loggia, who presided over that meeting as Mayor Pro Tem, should sign those minutes.
MOTION
Council Member Weber moved and Council Member Gold seconded a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 5.A through 5.J, including the change identified by Council Member Weber. The question was called and the motion carried on a roll call vote: 3-0 on approval of the July 14, 2025 minutes, with Council Member Weber abstaining, and 4-0 on all other consent matters. Council Member McCorkindale was absent.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.A / Resolution No. 1055 Expressing Solidarity with the Iranian People in Their Pursuit for Freedom, Human Rights and Economic Justice
City Manager Molleda presented the proposed resolution, which condemned the Iranian regime's systematic human-rights violations and violent suppression of peaceful protests and expressed the City's support for the Iranian people's pursuit of freedom, human rights and economic justice. She summarized the nationwide protests that began in late December 2025 amid inflation, currency devaluation and rising costs for basic goods, as well as reports of live ammunition, mass arrests, communications shutdowns and civilian deaths. The resolution also called upon the United States government to continue supporting the Iranian people and maintaining diplomatic and economic pressure on the regime. She noted that Hidden Hills is home to Iranian-American and Persian-Jewish residents with family and loved ones affected by the events.
The action had no fiscal impact.
Council Member Gold explained that she requested the resolution because many friends, neighbors and their families had been affected, and she emphasized how meaningful the resolution was to her and the community. No members of the public or Zoom participants commented.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Siegel moved and Council Member Gold seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 1055 expressing solidarity with the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom, human rights and economic justice.
The question was called and the motion carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Council Member McCorkindale absent.
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City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2026
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OLD BUSINESS
7A Approval of Agreement with Disco Inc. for Implementation of the City's Al-Powered Library Platform
City Manager Molleda presented a proposed agreement with Disco Inc. for implementation of the City's next-generation digital library. The platform would provide licensed digital books, videos, databases, training courses and Al-assisted tools. The initial 18-month agreement included implementation and licensing costs, with annual renewals thereafter unless timely notice of termination was provided.
Performance and utilization measures and periodic progress reports before a renewal deadline were also discussed.
The Council discussed the 18-month initial term, automatic annual renewals, termination notice, contract monitoring, expected usage and licensing costs. During discussion, it was explained that the agreement included a minimum license commitment and allowed additional licenses up to the approved maximum; licenses assigned to inactive users could be cancelled. The Council requested progress reporting sufficiently in advance of the renewal deadline.
In response to questions from the Council and public, project representatives explained that the platform differed from general-purpose Al products because it would provide access to fully licensed books, videos and databases; enable the City to create and host training programs; and provide an Al agent trained on the City's selected content. The tool could answer questions and direct users to relevant courses, webinars and other licensed resources. Representatives characterized the project as a next-generation library enabled by Al rather than merely an Al chatbot.
MOTION
Council Member Gold moved and Council Member Weber seconded a motion to approve the professional services agreement with Disco Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Council Member McCorkindale absent.
3.B Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Report - January Because Captain Carr remained delayed, Deputy Baldi presented the January report. He reported one residential burglary on John Muir Road and provided updates on prior burglaries on Long Valley, Eldorado Meadow, Bridle Trail and John Muir. Electronic and other investigative warrants had been served in several cases, but no suspects had been identified in the Long Valley, Eldorado Meadow or earlier John Muir matters. An arrest had been made in the October 21, 2025 Bridle Trail burglary, and the case was proceeding toward trial. Three suspects arrested during an October 29 burglary in Calabasas were identified as a South American burglary crew, but investigators had not linked them to the Hidden Hills burglaries.
The representative also discussed a February 3 trespassing incident in which a Florida resident entered an occupied home through an unlocked front door. Nothing was taken and the individual left without a physical confrontation. Covered 6 personnel stopped and identified him at the gate, but he left before deputies arrived. The investigation remained ongoing. Residents were again encouraged to lock doors and promptly report suspicious activity.
The representative announced that Lost Hills Station personnel would participate in the 120-mile Baker to Vegas relay, which is divided among 20 runners and promotes fitness, teamwork and morale. Mayor Loggia -
thanked the Sheriff's Department and reiterated that, although Hidden Hills experiences little crime, the City treats every incident seriously and considers public safety a continuing priority.
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TransTech's designated building official reported that the transition of building-safety and engineering services was complete and noted that Michael Ackerman was handling the City's engineering services. He introduced a TransTech manager who would serve as an additional resource to the City. The manager announced a $5,000 contribution from TransTech supporting the Lost Hills Station team's participation in the Baker to Vegas relay. The Council thanked the firm for its service and contribution.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
A representative of the newly forming Lost Hills Station Foundation thanked TransTech for its contribution and stated that the foundation would pursue fundraising opportunities to provide additional tools for Hidden Hills residents and support the wellness and operations of station personnel. There were no additional public comments and no hands were raised on Zoom.
9. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Weber and Council Member Gold had no comments. Mayor Pro Tem Siegel stated that he had heard no complaints regarding the transition to TransTech's building inspection and plan-check services and considered the lack of complaints a positive indication of the firm's performance.
10. STAFF COMMENTS
City Manager Molleda introduced Amber Servin as the City's Interim Assistant City Manager. She stated that Ms. Servin brought extensive municipal-administration experience in operations, policy implementation and cross-departmental coordination and would oversee day-to-day operations and assist with ongoing projects during a six-month interim appointment while the City evaluated its long-term organizational needs.
City Manager Molleda announced that City Hall would be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Siegel moved and Council Member Weber seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The question was called and the motion carried 4-0 on a roll call vote, with Council Member McCorkindale absent.
Joseph Loggia, Mayor