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Minutes
OF VINHO-IT Rolling Hills City Council
CITY Monday, March 28, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mirsch, Pieper, 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Dieringer
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve order of the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
City Clerk Horvath provided explanations for what was included in the Blue Folders and what if any differentiation existed between files already in the agenda packet.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file supplemental Items for 8.C, 8.D, 11.B, 11.C, 12.A, 13.A, and 13.B. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2022
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8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: MARCH 14, 2022
8.D. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
8.E. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND
HOUSING ELEMENT
8.F. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLANNED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
SAFE CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SUBMISSION TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
8.G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE INITIAL JURISDICTION COMPLIANCE REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED TO CALRECYCLE BY APRIL 1, 2022
RECEIVE AND FILE A REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR THE SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
FROM CALOES
8.1. RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER FROM THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY
CONTROL BOARD REGARDING THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT GROUP'S TIME SCHEDULE ORDER FOR MACHADO LAKE Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to approve Consent Calendar excluding Item 8D. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. RECEIVE AND FILE A VERBAL REPORT FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT ON FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Presentation by Battalion Chief Matt Briones, Los Angeles County Fire Department No action taken.
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11.B. PROPOSAL FROM PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY FOR A FOURTH
PHASE OF FUEL ABATEMENT IN THE NATURE PRESERVE CLOSEST TO THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS
Presentation by Cris Sarabia, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to put together a Phase 4 contract amendment for an amount not to exceed $32,400 by excluding proposed specific southernmost sections of Acacia removal near Burma Road/Ichibod Trail. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES:
ABSENT: None
11.C. REVIEW SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE FEE INCREASE FOR FY 2022-2023 AND CONSIDER SETTING PROPOSITION 218 REQUIRED PROTEST HEARING DATE Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to have the city absorb the increased fees for FY22/23. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: Mirsch, Wilson
ABSENT: None
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HQE SYSTEMS' PROPOSED OUTDOOR SIREN
SYSTEM AND DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT A COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR FEEDBACK ON AN
OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo, Alfred Visco
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black to not proceed any further. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to go forward with HQE Systems allocating a budget not to exceed $3,500 to further investigate potential co-location sites for poles. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Dieringer requested to skip Item 12B to allow presenters and public commenters on other items an opportunity to participate earlier in the evening. Without objection, so ordered.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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13.A. APPEAL OF COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS' DECISION ON VIEW PRESERVATION COMPLAINT - 61 EASTFIELD DRIVE (JUGE - COMPLAINANT) AND 59 EASTFIELD DRIVE (TAMAYO/SIERRA - VEGETATION OWNER)
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Public Comment: Edgar Coronado, Joseph Juge
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to continue public hearing to an adjourned regular meeting field trip on April 7, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. and then the April 11'h Regular City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1291 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE AND A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE SAFETY ELEMENT
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director ex Journey & Camila Bobroff of Rincon Consultants
lictoria Boyd & Meahan Gibson of Chambers Grour
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to Approve Resolution No. 1291 adopting the Safety Element update and a negative declaration for the Safety Element. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Dieringer retumed to Item 12B. Without objection, so ordered.
12.B. APPROVE PRIORITIES/GOALS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-2023 AND 2023-2024 DEVELOPED AS A PART OF THE 2022 STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP; DISCUSS POTENTIAL BUDGET ITEMS TO SUPPORT THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES; AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve the FY 22/23 and FY 23/24 priorities and goals. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file potential budget item and increase Wildfire Mitigation/Emergency Preparedness suggested budget allocation by an additional $200,000.00. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Mirsch announced that there would be a special Fire Fuel Committee meeting on March 30th in addition to the regularly scheduled meeting on April 20th.
Mayor Pro Tem Black made further comments about Republic Services customer service issues, as well as noting the cellular service and internet service
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
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 recessed the City Council to Closed Session at 9:55 p.m.
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 11:02 p.m. and there was no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 11:02 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 p.m on March 28, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 11, 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,
Shristian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
James Black, M.D., Mayor
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