HILLS
BITY OF ROLANS Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, June 27, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor James Black presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Mayor Black Councilmembers Absent: Dieringer
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 Robert Samario, Finance Director
Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Mirsch
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 27,2022
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 23, 2022
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
7.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR MAY 2022
7.F. RECEIVE AND FILE 2022-23 LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONTRACT CITY LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FORM 575 SERVICE LEVEL AUTHORIZATION
7.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH
7.H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1302 PERMITTING THE USE OF A ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VEHICLE WITH AMBER LIGHTS; AND REQUIRE THE ROLLING HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO INSTALL SIGNAGE PER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
CITY'S TRAFFIC ENGINEER
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7.I. AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH MCGOWAN CONSULTING FOR SERVICES RELATING TO
STORMWATER MANDATE COMPLIANCE
7.J. 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 Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar excluding Items 7G. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dieringer
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1297 UPDATING THE CONSOLIDATED TAX AND FEE SCHEDULE
TO INCREASE THE COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS PROCESSING FEE FOR VIEW CASES Councilmember Mirsch requested this item be brought back on the July 11, 2022 Agenda. Without objection, so ordered.
9. COMMISSION ITEMS
9.A. ZONING CASE 21-16: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RETAINING WALL; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RECREATIONAL GAME COURT; AND VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOT DISTURBANCE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF) (RICH)
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dieringer
Councilmember Pieper directed staff to change the planning application process and require applicants to provide maps showing proximity of adjacent structures to project per council discussion. Without objection, so ordered.
9.B. ZONING CASE NO. 22-20: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,583-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING
RESIDENCE, MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, GRADING, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND
FOR A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE SETBACK AREA FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 16 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (LOT 33-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (BURGOYNE)
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager
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Public Comment: Dave Blasio
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dieringer
10. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDING SEWER STUDY TO PHASE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 8" SEWER MAIN PROJECT
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to table consideration of this item for six months. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dieringer
Councilmember Dieringer arrived at 7:35 p.m.
11.B. APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH GRANICUS FOR SUBSCRIPTION TO AGENDA MANAGEMENT, MINUtES, AND UPGRADED LIVECAST HARDWARE/SOFTWARE PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FINALIZE THE AGREEMENT AND THE
CITY MANGER TO SIGN
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.C. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL FOR FY 2022/23 SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) REGIONAL PLANNER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve a $1000 contribution to the SBCCOG for the Regional Planner. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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11.D. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE SEPULVEDA CANYON
CONTINUOUS FLOW MONITORING TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM AND REVISED SUBSECTION 3.5.2
Presentation by Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1300 ADOPTING THE 2022/2023 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AND RESOLUTION NO. 1301 ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS GANN LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Presentation by Robert Samario, Finance Director
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Arlene Honbo, Clint Patterson Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to add $45,000 into ongoing Core Budget for Record Management. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to add $17,000 into ongoing Core Budget for Grant Writer to pursue funds for sewer main project. Initial voting not completed due to Councilmember Mirsch changing her vote and requesting a re-vote. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer, Pieper
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to leave $300,000 in one-time Capital Budget for HQE Siren design and construction. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson,
NOES: Dieringer, Mayor Black
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve the FY 22/23 Budget and adopt Resolution No. 1300 with modifications. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
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Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to adopt Resolution No. 1301 establishing the annual appropriations GANN limit for the City of Rolling Hills. 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. REQUEST FOR ACTION ON SB1186 (WIENER) MEDICINAL CANNABIS PATIENTS RIGHT OF
ACCESS ACT (DIERINGER)
Councilmember Dieringer reported out and requested the Council table this item. Without objection, so ordered.
13.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT LABOR
AGREEMENT (WILSON)
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson reported out. No action taken.
Councilmember Mirsch requested agendizing feedback on recent fires including what did and did not work in terms of resident alerts for the July 11, 2022 meeting.
Councilmember Dieringer made some comments about Consent Calendar Item 7J Mayor Black commented on poor cellular and internet service.
14. MATTERS FROM STAFF
14.A. UPDATE ON EIS REGISTRATION EFFORTS
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14.B. CONSIDERATION OF SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG)
REQUEST FOR SUPPORT REGARDING STATE BUDGET REQUEST
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to take no action. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
17. ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m on June 27, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 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,
James Black, M.D., Mayor
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