ETY OF ROLING Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, February 14, 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 7:03p.r. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson (remotely), 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Dieringer
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATION FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT DEPUTIES TAMI BOUSE AND REECE SOUZA ON THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA AND THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
Mayor Dieringer and other members of the council expressed their gratitude for Deputy Bouse and Deputy Souza's years of service and presented them with certificates of commendation and tokens of their appreciation.
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to move Item 13.A up after Excluded Consent Calendar Items. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022
8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BLACK FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
8.D. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM BLACK FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
8.E. APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2021 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA EWMP ADDENDUM
TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
8.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1288 AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE CALRECYCLE SB 1383
LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS
8.G. PULLED BY MAYOR DIERINGER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
8.H. PULLED BY MAYOR DIERINGER FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to receive and file Consent Calendar excluding Items 8C, 8D, 8G and 8H. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES:
JANUARY 22, 2022
JANUARY 24, 2022
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve. Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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8.G. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS
WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (SBWIB) RELATED TO FILLING
THE PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK VACANCY
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to move to the next step and put something together that the Council can approve. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.H. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE JOINT REPRESENTATION
LETTER BETWEEN THE SBCCOG AND THE CITIES OF LOMITA, HERMOSA BEACH, PALOS
VERDES ESTATES AND ROLLING HILLS REGARDING THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT
PROGRAM
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve with a five hour additional cap for the City Attorney's time on behalf of the city. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE FUEL LOAD REDUCTION MAINTENANCE IN PHASE THREE AREA BY THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY.
Presentation by Cris Sarabia, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch directing staff to get an amendment with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for one year maintenance of Phase 3 area for $14,000.00. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council directed staff to have Mr. Sarabia return at the March 14, 2022 Council meeting with a Phase 4 estimate.
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. APPROVE THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTING OF THE ROLLING HILLS EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS EVACUATION PROCEDURE BROCHURE
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Presentation by Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve printing and distribution of the emergency evacuation brochure. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12.B. DISCUSS THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST RELATING TO THE
CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Presentation by Councilmember Pieper
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch directing staff to write a letter to the RHCA board requesting that they take on the emergency standby power project and provide the city, within a 60 day period, a workable proposal that the city will then review to ensure it meets the city's needs. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council further directed staff to have consultant stop all work on the project and authorized the mayor to sign the letter.
12.C. CONSIDER HIRING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO INVENTORY THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LANDSCAPING
IMPROVEMENTS
Presentation by Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve hiring a landscape architect with a cap of $6000.00 in agreement. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.B. ACCEPT FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT FUNDS HMGP DR-4382-177-7R-CA, EASTFIELD DRIVE ELECTRICAL UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING MITIGATION PROJECT; DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION TO ACET THE FUNDS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE POST OBLIGATION DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT; AND ALLOCATE THE REQUIRED FUNDS FROM THE UTILITY FUND.
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.C. CONSIDER AMENDING EXISTING EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH E.C. CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY TO ADD REPAIRS TO SINKHOLE CAUSED BY A COLLAPSED STORM DRAIN PIPE AT QUAILRIDGE ROAD NORTH; AND TO INVOICE THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR THE REPAIRS.
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
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NOES: Wilson
ABSENT: None
13.D. ACCEPT EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR ALONG MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH AS COMPLETE AND RELEASE RETENTION AFTER 30 DAY LIEN PERIOD TO EC CONSTRUCTION Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES:
ABSENT: None
13.E. CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FROM WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,100 Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES:
ABSENT:
13.F. PRESENT THE CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 DEVELOPED AS PART OF THE JANUARY 22, 2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
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Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to receive and file; add back the CIP- related items noted during the Strategic Planning session; add back in the Wildfire camera under priority one; and finalize the goal setting. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. VERBAL REPORT ON THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2022 Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager No Action taken
Mayor Dieringer requested a future agenda item regarding how the City Council is informed and invited to events.
Councilmember Mirsch requested a future agenda item for sending a letter to the Sierra Club regarding prohibition of access to Rolling Hills loop trails. She also requested that the city attorney send an email to the entire City Council about what Councilmembers can or cannot do in support of a state ballot initiative and also set a future agenda item regarding a resolution of support for the same statewide ballot initiative.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.B. RECEIVE AND FILE A VERBAL REPORT ON UPDATE TO EXPAND TENNIS COURT 1 TO ADD
PICKLEBALL COURTS
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Council directed staff to take no further action until Councilmember Pieper reports back on discussions with the Rolling Hills Community Association.
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR BEA DIERINGER
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG
Mayor Dieringer called for a recess at 10:05 p.m. to conduct Closed Session attended by City Attorney Jane Abzug. No objection, so ordered.
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 11:00 p.m.
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent: Naine Jeng, City Manager
Staff Present:
Jane Abzug, City Attorney
HERE CAN OUG WETNO
City Attorney Abzug announced that the council discussed the item on the agenda but took no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 28, 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,
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
Bee Deinger
Bea Dieringer, Mayor
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