CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (IN-PERSON. AND' VIDEO CONFERENCE) 6165 Spring Valley Road Monday, February 26, 2024 5:00 p.m. MINUTES  CALLTO ORDER. AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  Aspecial meeting of the City Council oft the City of Hidden Hills was duly held via teleconference andi in person on Monday, February 26, 2024 at the hour of 5:00 p.m. Mayor Eniko Gold called the meeting to order and  presided thereover. ROLLCALL Council:  Mayor Eniko Gold Mayor Pro Tem Larry G. Weber Council Member Laura McCorkindale Council Member Joe Loggia Interim City Manager Marcella Marlowe Interim City Attorney Michael Jenkins City Engineer Dirk Lovett Administrative Analyst Aaron Williams City Clerk Deana L. Gonzalez  Staff:  CLOSED SESSION A.  Public Comment on Closed Session Agenda There was no public comment. Public Employee Appointment Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager  B.  Upon MOTION of Council Member McCorkindale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weber and unanimously carried on a roll call vote, it was resolved to recess to closed session at 5:01 p.m. to address thei items listed  above.    City Council Minutes Special Meeting February: 26, 2024 Page 2  REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION and no reportable action was taken. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL COMMENTS  Interim City Attorney. Jenkins reported that the City Council has reconvened at 5:30p p.m. from closed session,  Council Member McCorkindale addressed an item that was discussed at the last meeting regarding AT&T's request to withdraw landline services in Hidden Hills, California. She emphasizes the importance ofl landlines, also known as POTS lines, due to the lack of cell coverage and other infrastructure issues in the area. Council Member McCorkindale stated that the City Council has enlisted the support of various officials andl has written al letter to the CPUC to retain the right to keep landlines. She further stated that residents are encouraged to provide public comments to oppose AT&T's request at the upcoming meeting and support the continuation Mayor Pro Tem Weber announced that an upcoming rule is being implemented against EPS products, particularly Styrofoam, starting on April 23rd. He stated that a document was sent to all residents in the City regarding this ban, prohibiting the use of Styrofoam EPS products for packing material and disposal in waste  ofl landline services for emergency and publics safety purposes.  orre recycling bins after the specified date.  PRESENTATION Hills Sheriff Station  Introduction of DapuyChiophe.aurg.. Cityofk Hidden Hills Community Relations Representative ofl Lost Deputy Mason De Matteo introduced Deputy Chris Jauregui, who is taking over his position as Community Relations Representative for Hidden Hills. Deputy Del Matteo expressed his gratitude to the City Council and Deputy. Jauregui (Jag) introduced himself as at trained officer with six (6) years ofe experience and thirteen (13) years int the Sheriff's Department, eight (8) of which have been at Lost Hills Station. He said that he is looking The City Council thanked Deputy De Matteo for the great job he did for the City and the residents, and Council Member McCorkindale asked Deputy De Matteo to discuss the new camera program called connectiosangelescountyorg,Where residents can register their cameras witht the! Sheriff's Department tol help  residents of Hidden Hills for welcoming him ini for the short time he was here.  forward to this new position and hei is happy to be here. welcomed Deputy Jauregui to the position.  solve crimes in the community.    City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 26, 2024 Page 3  Deputy De Matteo reported that the program is integrated with a real-time crime and disaster center at the Lost Hills Station, and allows detectives to access registered cameras for investigative purposes. He said that businesses, like shopping centers, can also participate by providing live feeds oft their cameras to the station, and that the program is voluntary, and residents can choose which cameras to register, ensuring that privacy rights are respected. He explained that by registering cameras with the program, residents can help law enforcement quickly gather information during criminal incidents. Deputy De Matteo highlighted the benefits of the program, such as reducing the need for detectives to go door to door when an incident occurs. He encourages the residents to sign up: fori free on the comnectiosangelescountyorgwebsite to learn more about  the program and howi it can enhance community safety.  CONSENT CALENDAR  A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L.  Approval of City Council Minutes for the. January 12, 2024 Special Meeting Approval of City Council Minutes for the. January 29, 2024 Special Meeting  Approval of Register of Demands  Consideration of Proposals from Consultants to Assist the City of Hidden Hills In Soliciting Proposals and Negotiating a New Exclusive Solid' Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with the City Approval of Amendment No. 21 to the Professional Services Agreement with Van Lant & Fankhanel, Approval of an Agreement with Alliance Resource Consulting to Conduct an Executive Recruitment Receive and File the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Reports - November and December Receive and File the Los Angeles County Firel Department Reports November and December 2023 Receive andl Filei the Las Virgenes Malibu Council of Governments (LVMCOG) Report for February 20, Receive and Filet the Mid-Year Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Approve thel Recommended Approval ofa al Rate Increase for Non-Basic Solid' Waste Services Provided by' Waste Management Upon MOTION of Council Member McCorkindale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weber, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to approve items A-L of the consent calendar as submitted.  LLC For Auditing Services for City! Manager 2023 2024  Receive and File the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23  Budget Adjustments  NEW BUSINESS A.  Adoption of Resolution No. 1023, Supportingt the Homelessness, DrugAddiction, and" Theft Reduction  Act, al Pending California Ballot Initiative  Interim City! Manager Marlowe presented thet following report:    City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 26, 2024 Page 4  Witht the adoption of Resolution! No. 1023, supporting thel Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act in California, this initiative aims to modify Prop 47 and has gained Dr. Marlowe highlighted the significance of the City taking a position on a pending ballot this resolution, if adopted, would endorse the ballot measure and encourage community engagement, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and encouraged she recommended the Council's approval oft the resolution, expressing excitement about the potential impact oft thei initiative andi the City being thet first to support it among City Councils  bipartisan support in California.  initiative, asi iti is not a common practice for cities to dos so; Council Members to make comments and ask questions.  inCalifornia.  Upon MOTION of Council Member Loggia, seconded by Council Member McCorkindale, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to adopt Resolution No. 1023, Supporting the Homelessness,  Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act, a Pending California Ballot Initiative.  B.  Consideration of Filling City Council Vacancy Interim City Attorney Jenkins presented the following report:  Mayor Steve Freedland resigned from the City Council on December 11, 2023, and has been absent from all regular Council meetings without permission; his seat became vacant on February 19, 2024, according to the Government Code; the City Council must fillt the vacancy within 60 days either by appointment or callingas special election, with the term ending after the November 2024 election; the Council usually fills vacancies by appointment, but leaving the seat vacant ist not an option; ifthe Council chooses to appoint, they can do sO by majority vote or establish procedures for ifas special election is called, it must be held at least 114 days after the decision, typically there will be nominal costs for an appointment application process, while an all-mail ballot staff recommends that the Council decide promptly on whether to conduct a special election the Council can also choose to solicit applications from residents and make a decision after  the process;  during the next general municipal election; special election is estimated to cost at least $10,000;  orn make an appointment; interviews.  Upon MOTION of Council Member McCorkindale, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Weber, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, it was resolved to appoint an eligible resident to fill the vacancy. Staff was directed to publicize the vacancy, accept applications from residents, who (once qualified byt the City Clerk), willi then move onto thei interview process andi ther most qualified resident to be appointed tot the City Council.    City Council Minutes Special Meeting February 26, 2024 Page 5  STAFF COMMENTS None. ADJOURMMENT  There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.  C  Eniko Gold, Mayor  CMC   Ay