CITY OF ROLIN Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, April 11, 2022
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person on the above date at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding.
2. 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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Dieringer
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Mayor Dieringer called for a reorganization of the City Council and opened the floor to nominations.
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Black to serve as Mayor. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to nominate Councilmember Wilson to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Pieper, Dieringer, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Black presented a plaque of recognition and thanked former Mayor Dieringer for her service.
Former Mayor Dieringer gave remarks on her term as Mayor, thanked her colleagues, staff and those in attendance.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson thanked former Mayor Dieringer for her service.
The following presented former Mayor Dieringer with certificates in recognition for her service:
Jennifer Harbeck representing Congressman Ted Lieu
Liliana Pond representing State Senator Ben Allen
Aaron Forburger representing State Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 11, 2022
Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Frank Zerunyan and Mayor Pro Tem Britt Huff Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Victoria A. Lozzi
Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Ferraro
Palos Verdes Library District Board President Brian Campbell City Clerk Horvath on behalf of LA County Supervisor Hahn and her deputy Erika Velazquez Mayor Black called for a brief recess at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor Black called the meeting back to order at 7:40 p.m.
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Black skipped this item.
Mayor Black requested to move to the Consent Calendar. Without objection, so ordered.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 11, 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. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: MARCH 28, 2022
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2022 AND FORCE
MAJEURE NOTIFICATION RELATED TO UNAVAILABILITY OF CVT FACILITY DUE TO FIRE
8.F. PULLED BY STAFF
8.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve Consent Calendar excluding Items 8F and 8G. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.G. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HQE SYSTEMS INC. COVERING SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3500.00
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to continue item to next meeting and direct staff to further explore National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) options that the City of Malibu has recently considered. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Black requested to move to Item 14A. Without objection, so ordered.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. UPDATE ON ROLLING HILLS TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS TO ADD PICKLEBALL COURTS. (PIEPER)
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager and Councilmember Pieper Public Comment: Gordon Inman, Alan Cherry, Tom Lieb
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to communicate scope of work to the Rolling Hills Community Association regarding converting Tennis Court 1 to permanent pickle ball courts and council discussion. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Black requested to move to Item 13A. Without objection, so ordered.
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION NEEDS OF
SENIORS COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE CITY HALL CAMPUS AND APPROVE SUGGESTED
IMPROVEMENTS
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager and Claudia Feld, Seniors Committee member Council directed staff to work with existing landscape architect vendor and bring back more information on this item at the May 23, 2022 meeting.
Mayor Black requested to move to Item 4B. Without objection, so ordered.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.B. PRESENTATION FROM REPUBLIC SERVICES ON CUSTOMER SERVICE Presentation by Dawn Harris, Municipal Relationship Manager, Republic Services Public Comment: Jim Aichele, Dustin McNabb
Mayor Black moved to Item 7. Without objection, so ordered.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
Mayor Black moved to Item 6. Without objection, so ordered.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
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Mayor Black noted there were Blue Folder Items. No action was taken to receive and file.
Mayor Black moved to Item 10A. Without objection, so ordered.
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
10.A. ZONING CASE 21-29: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A NEW 934-SQUARE-FOOT STABLE AND EXISTING 3,500-SQUARE-
FOOT CORRAL TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS AND EXCEED THE LOT COVERAGE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 CREST ROAD WEST (LOT 174-C-2-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA (PERRIN).
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Public Comment: Pat Perrin
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.A. CONTINUATION OF 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: Joseph Juge, Edgar Coronado, Denise Jacobs, Dr. Beatriz Tamayo Denise Jacobs provided a new picture to be entered into the record.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to deny the appeal, uphold the Trees and Views Committee findings and direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution.
Councilmember Dieringer offered a friendly amendment that the ridgeline of 59 Eastfield be included and that the view seeker bear the costs for the second phase of the initial remediation. Friendly amendment was accepted.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.B. DISCUSS HOLDING AN ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY EVENT. (MIRSCH) Councilmember Mirsch requested continuing this item to the next meeting
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Mayor Black requested two agenda items for the next meeting. The first to discuss creating a time limit for public comment and council members on items. The second to discuss having the City Manager track her time with each Councilmember per week.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Jeng noted that prior to the meeting staff received a comment response letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development regarding the city's 6t Cycle Housing
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Black recessed the City Council to Closed Session at 9:58 p.m.
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: CITY MANAGER
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST CANDIDATE
16.C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR BEA DIERINGER
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 10:43 p.m. and there was no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 10:44 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 p.m on April 11, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 25, 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,
Lette
Approved
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Monday, April 11, 2022