Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, January 24, 2022
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person on the above date at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Jane Abzug, City Attorney
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Dieringer
4. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Black to receive and file.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
6.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2022
6.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
6.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JANUARY 10, 2022
6.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
6.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021
6.F. CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 - REVISED
6.G. REPUBLIC SERVICES' 2022 CLEAN-UP SCHEDULE.
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6.H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING
SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES
RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED
AUTHORIZATIONS
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve items with correction to adjournment on Item 6.C. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
10. OLD BUSINESS
10.A. CONSIDER REVIEW ADDENDUM TO THE PENINSULA ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (EWMP); DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE ADDENDUM TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD; AND DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE SEPULVEDA CANYON MONITORING DATA TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD SEPARATELY.
Presentation by Kathleen McGowan.
Public Comment: Michael Schoettle, Bill Rogers
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to direct staff to prepare Sepulveda Canyon monitoring data to be submitted to the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to prepare a summary of the flow monitoring and rainfall data collected and submit separately to the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board as evidence of its retention of the 85th percentile 24 hour rainfall runoff. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Dieringer requested to move Items 13.B. and 12.A. up on the agenda to allow presenters and public commenters an opportunity to participate earlier in the evening. Without objection, so ordered.
13. MATTERS FROM STAFF
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13.B. FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT CASES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2021. (OCTOBER 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31)
Presentation by John Signo
Cris Sarabia, Conservation Director at Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS REPORT BY THE FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE ON THE JANUARY 20, 2022 COMMITTEE MEETING
AND APPROVE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE WILDLAND RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
Presentation by Ashford Ball
Mayor Pro Tem Black
Public Comment: Bill Rogers, Michael Schoettle
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black directing the City Attorney to draft a contract for Wildland Resource Management and authorize the Fire Fuel Committee to decide what line items from the proposal shall be chosen and executed within a not to exceed amount of $20,000. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black
NOES: Mayor Dieringer
ABSENT: None
Mayor Dieringer resumed the regular agenda order.
10. OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSS THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST RELATING TO THE
CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to continue this item to the next council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 24, 2022
10.C. CONSIDER HIRING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO INVENTORY THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to continue this item to the next council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.B. CONSIDER APPLYING FOR THE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM Presentation by John Signo
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson directing staff to apply for the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.A. BID PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT 1
MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH
Presentation by Elaine Jeng
City Attorney Abzug noted that a 4/5 vote is required
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to adopt resolution, direct City Attomey to draft a professional services contract, and authorize City Manager to execute. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS Councilmember Pieper noted that the Rolling Hills Courts Club Taco Party Event was a great success with 30 people showing up to play Pickle ball who had never played before.
Councilmember Wilson noted that January 24* is the City's 65th "Birthday." He thanked staff for moving to color agenda packets and provided a Sanitation District report on recent sewer issues.
13. MATTERS FROM STAFF
13.A. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION LUNCHEON FOR RETIRING SHERIFF DEPUTIES REECE SOUZA
AND TAMI BOUSE FROM THE LOMITA STATION
Presentation by Elaine Jeng
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Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to approve hosting of a community luncheon on February 9, 2022 with a cost not to exceed $2000. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR BEA DIERINGER
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to recess at 9:31 p.m. to conduct Closed Session attended by City Attorney Jane Abzug. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 10:46 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Black
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Jane Abzug, City Attorney
City Attorney Abzug announced that the council discussed the item on the agenda but took no reportable action.
15. ADJOURNMENT: 10:47 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:47 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 14, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. It will also be available via City's website link at:
https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php All written comments submitted are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
Respectfully submitted,
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Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
Bea Dieringer, Mayor
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, January 24, 2022