HILLS
BY OF ROLUNT Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, May 9, 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 James Black presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Mayor Black Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present:
Jane Agno, Plan Ang & Community Services Director
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Dieringer
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Black to receive and file supplemental items for 9A and 13A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2022
7.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
7.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: APRIL 25, 2022
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
7.E. RECEIVE AND FILE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON'S 2022 CIRCUIT RELIABILITY REVIEW
7.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
7.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH
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7.H. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH
7.I. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve Consent Calendar excluding Items 7F, 7G, 7H and 71. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.F. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING INC. COVERING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR
CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve and direct staff to provide Pacific Architecture and Engineering with hash-marks added to the existing Option 3 diagram to denote and re-iterate the direction provided at the 4/25/22 Council meeting requesting a solution for the back south wall of the council chambers allowing for access by overflow public meeting attendees." Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.G. APPROVE BOLTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION TO PERFORM A TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY
AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENTS REQUESTED BY THE
NEEDS OF SENIOR COMMITTEE
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented and direct staff to prepare a Professional Services Agreement with Bolton Engineering Corporation. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.H. REPORT BY BUDGET/AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MEETING HELD ON APRIL 25, 2022
7.I. INVESTMENT POLICY, FINANCIAL, BUDGET AND DEBT POLICIES AND RESOLUTION NO. 953 - ASSET CAPITALIZATION POLICY
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file 7H; and review and contirm the Investment Policy, the Financial, Budget and Debt Policies, with changes as recommended and Resolution No. 953 - Asset Capitalization Policies, and direct staff to prepare a resolution memorializing the reduction in the Self-Insurance Fund Reserves for 7l. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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9. COMMISSION ITEMS
9.A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-10: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 6,094-SQUARE-FOOT RESIDENCE, 4,491-SQUARE-FOOT BASEMENT, 987-SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE, COVERED PORCHES, SWIMMING POOL AND SPA, 1,000-SQUARE-FOOT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 254-UR), ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (CIMMARUSTI) Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Public Comment: Chris Gunderson, Project Architect
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file Resolution No. 2022-04 and Zoning Case No. 21-10 for a property located at 8 Middleridge Lane South. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
11. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. CONSIDER THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST TO ADOPT THE VEHICLE CODE SECTION 25279
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Jim Aichele, Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to follow the City Attorney's suggested Option 2 authorizing the City Attorney to draft a resolution regulating RHCA's use of a security vehicle with amber lights and provide input on the posting of signs to make the rule effective. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12.B. CONSIDER ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST TO REPLACE SEPTIC
TANK SERVING THE MAIN GATE
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Mayor Black directed staff to communicate with the RHCA that the Council is in support and request they provide a copy of the latest plans including the location of the new septic tank at the May 23, 2022 City Council meeting. Without objection, so ordered.
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12.C. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION TO A
PLANNER POSITION
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to defer the item until the Council is provided more information about the Budget and what monies are available for staff positions. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the reclassification of the Code Enforcement officer position to a Planner position. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
12.D. REVIEW FINANCE/AUDIT/BUDGET COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION TO UPDATE THE
CONSOLIDATED TAX AND FEE SCHEDULE
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Mayor Black to decrease Committee on Trees and Views Processing fee to $1,000 for complaints against one property and charge additional $1,000 per property for complaints against multiple properties.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to approve staff recommendation of raising Committee on Trees and Views Processing fee to $6,000 for complaints against one property and $10,000 for complaints against multiple properties. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Wilson
NOES: Pieper, Mayor Black
ABSENT: None
12.E. APPROVE UPDATED CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2022-2023 Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to leave Councilmember Mirsch on the Fire Fuel Committee. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to approve the City Council committee assignments as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
12.F. CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR FORMATION OF PROPOSED SOUTH BAY HOUSING TRUST; AND
INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING
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Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Public Comment: Jim Aichele, Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Black to take no action until more information is provided. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
13.A. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE MARCH 30, 2022 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to receive and file the report. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM STAFF
14.A. REVIEW OPTIONS FOR STATE OF THE CITY EVENT
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Mayor Black directed staff to work with the Mayor to write a letter to go out to the residents. Without objection, so ordered.
City Manager Jeng reported that the Canyon Management Videos were finalized and will be presented at the May 23, 2022 City Council meeting
Public Comment: Marcia Schoettle
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Black recessed the City Council to Closed Session at 8:34 p.m.
15.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2)
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 9:46 p.m. and there was no reportable action.
17. ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 p.m on May 9, 2022 in the memory of Rolling Hills resident Dr. Elliott Brunner who passed away. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
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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,
James Black, M.D., Mayor
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