Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, May 23, 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 7:02 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: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Jane Abzug, City Attomey
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Robert Samario, Finance Director
Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Pieper
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file supplemental items for 7C, 11A and 12B. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Jim Aichele
City Manager Jeng introduced Vanessa Hevener as the new Senior Management Analyst
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23, 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: MAY 9, 2022
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
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7.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR APRIL 2022
7.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH
7.G. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOLTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION TO PERFORM A
TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS TO SUPPORT THE IMPROVEMENTS
REQUESTED BY THE NEEDS OF SENIOR COMMITTEE
7.H. PENINSULA EMERGENCY WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT (EWMP) RESPONSE TO
REGIONAL BOARD COMMENTS
7.. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
7.J. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
7.K. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1299 ACCEPTING CALRECYCLE SB1383 GRANT
7.L. REPORT BY BUDGET/AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE ON MEETING HELD ON MAY 9, 2022
7.M. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1298 MEMORIALIZING A REDUCTION IN THE SELFINSURANCE FUND RESERVES FROM $500,000 TO $250,000
7.N. UPDATE ON RESTRICTED TRANSPORTATION FUND PROJECTS
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve Consent Calendar excluding Items 7F, 71 and 7J. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.I. APPROVE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S APPLICATION TO LOS ANGELES
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR REPLACEMENT OF SEPTIC TANK
SERVING THE MAIN GATE AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN City Attorney Abzug recommended bringing this item back to allow time for further review of the maintenance agreement within the application to understand any city obligations. Mayor Black directed staff to hold the item, ascertain if the City Attorney found the agreement acceptable and if so return for approval at the June 13, 2022 City Council meeting. Without objection, so ordered.
7.J. ACCEPT EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH AS COMPLETE, FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND RELEASE RETENTION AFTER 30 DAY LIEN
PERIOD TO EC CONSTRUCTION
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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7.F. APPROVE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES FY 2022/2023 PEST CONTROL AGREEMENT NO. 779 FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve contract as presented.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
10.A. DISCUSS 2022 SCE RELIABILITY REPORT AND WILDFIRE DETECTION CAMERAS ON THE
PENINSULA (DIERINGER)
Presentation by Southern California Edison representatives: Robert Steins, Senior Advisor; Robert Brambila, Southbay District Manager; Jae Lee, Performance and Resource Supervisor, Southbay District; Ajay Singh, Operations Senior Supervisor, Southbay District; Connie Turner, Government Relations Manager Mayor Black moved to Item 11A. Without objection, so ordered.
11. BUDGET WORKSHOP
11.A. CITY COUNCIL FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET WORKSHOP
Presentation by Robert Samario, Finance Director
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo
Mayor Black directed staff to schedule a follow-up Finance/Budget/Audit Committee meeting for further evaluation, to identify potential savings, and discuss further cuts in the core budget that would bring it closer to balance, including potential one-time capital costs. Without objection, so ordered.
Mayor Black moved back to Item 10B. Without objection, so ordered.
10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
10.B. DISCUSS EXISTING CELLULAR SERVICE ISSUES (BLACK)
Mayor Black expressed concerns about existing cellular service. Councilmember Pieper said he will bring this subject up with the RHCA subcommittee at their meeting next week.
Mayor Black moved to Item 12A. Without objection, so ordered.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ON FIRE FUEL MANAGEMENT IN THE CANYON;
RECOGNIZE LEAD BLOCK CAPTAIN GENE HONBO, BLOCK CAPTAIN DEBRA SHRADER,
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FORESTRY DIVISION TREVOR MOORE
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FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN COMPLETING THE PROJECT; AND DIRECT STAFF TO
DISSEMINATE THE VIDEOS THROUGH THE BLOCK CAPTAIN PROGRAM Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Gene Honbo
Councilmember Pieper requested to move to Item 13A. Without objection, so ordered by Mayor Black.
13. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13.A. SUBMITTAL OF "ADOPTION DRAFT" 2021-2029 ROLLING HILLS HOUSING ELEMENT TO HCD Presentation by Barry Miller, Consultant
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to authorize staff to submit the revised Draft Housing Element to HCD for their second review, along with the responses to HCD's comments. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Black moved back to Item 12B. Without objection, so ordered.
12.B. APPROVE AMENDED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBERS GROUP TO PREPARE A CEQA DOCUMENT FOR THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT TO ADDRESS
COMMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to authorize the preparation of a contract amendment approved to form by the City Attorney in a not to exceed amount of $60,000; and authorize the City Manager to execute such an agreement. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12.C. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1295 AND 1296 PERTAINING TO A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to Adopt Resolution Nos. 1295 and 1296 pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 2022 as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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14. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
17. ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m on May 23, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Cit! tall, 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,
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