BITY OF ROLANS Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, July 25, 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 Pro Tem Pat Wilson presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Councilmembers Absent: Pieper, Mayor Black
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Jane Abzug, Deputy 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
4.A. PRESENTATION BY WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Presentation by E.J. Caldwell, West Basin Municipal Water District Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
4.B. RECOGNIZE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY JANE ABZUG FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson thanked Deputy City Attorney Abzug for her service and presented a Certificate of Recognition.
4.C. PRESENTATION FROM RANCHO PALOS VERDES' PROJECT ON WILDFIRE CAMERA
DETECTION SYSTEM
Presentation by Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager, Ara Mihranian, and Senior Administrative Analyst Emergency Preparedness, Jesse Villalpando
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo
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Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to Item 13.A. Without objection, so ordered.
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
13.A. UPDATE ON SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) REGIONAL
PLANNER SPECIAL ASSESSMENT (DIERINGER)
Presentation by SBCCOG Chair & Rancho Palos Verdes Councilmember John Cruikshank Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to pay the additional $1000 assessment fee for the SBCCOG Regional Planner. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to Item 12.B. Without objection, so ordered.
12.B. REVIEW AMENDED GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Presentation by Robert Samario, Finance Director
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to refer this discussion back to the Finance/Audit/Budget Committee. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to Item 5. Without objection, so ordered.
BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 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. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
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7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
7.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JUNE 2022
7.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
7.G. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1297 UPDATING THE CONSOLIDATED TAX AND FEE SCHEDULE
REGARDING THE COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS PROCESSING FEE FOR VIEW CASES
7.H. RECEIVE AND FILE PENDING MONSANTO CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RELATING TO
STORMWATER COMPLIANCE
Public Comment: Jim Aichele
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar excluding Items 7C and 7F. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JULY 11, 2022 Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to accept as written. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
7.F. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR COSTS INCURRED BY WOMEN'S CLUB
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE TO IMPROVE VIEWING SITE ON CREST ROAD Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to approve the reimbursement request but only out of this year's potential budget allocation to the Women's Club. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to approve the reimbursement request. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
9. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
9.A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-02: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND CONSTRUCT A NEW 5,215-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; AND A VARIANCE TO
CONSTRUCT A FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL IN THE SETBACK AREA AND CONDUCT NON-EXEMPT GRADING ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 FLYING MANE ROAD (LOT 53-
SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (NEVENKA LCC)
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Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
9.B. ZONING CASE NO. 22-44: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SECOND MAJOR MODIFICATION
TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO RELOCATE THE DRIVEWAY APRON, CONSTRUCT MAXIMUM FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, AND FOR NON-EXEMPT GRADING; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 750-SQUARE-FOOT STABLE AND CORRAL; AND VARIANCE
REQUESTS TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE, CONSTRUCT A
STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD, CONSTRUCT IN THE FRONT SETBACK AREA, AND FOR RETAINING WALLS THAT EXCEED A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 FEET IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK 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: Jim Aichele, Cris Gunderson
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to Item 12.A. Without objection, so ordered.
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. APPROVE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST TO INSTALL NATURAL
GAS UNIT TO SUPPLY STAND-BY POWER FOR THE CITY HALL CAMPUS Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Kristen Raig, Rolling Hills Community Association Manager otion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve RHCA request to ge ore information from the vendor and share with the City Council. Motion carried unanimously with th following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 377
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY
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WITH STATE LAW REGARDING EMPLOYEE, SUPPORTIVE, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to introduce for first reading by title only ordinance No. 377 which: Amends various sections of the RHMC to ensure consistency with State Chapter 3) and direct staff to schedule a second reading for the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
10.B. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 378 AMENDING SECTION 17.19.030 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
10.C. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 379 ADDING CHAPTER 17.62 TO THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DENSITY
BONUSES AND OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 379, which: Adds Chapter 17.62 to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding density bonuses and other affordable housing incentives required by State law; and Finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15358, 15305, and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3)and direct staff to schedule a second reading for the August 8, 2022 City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper, Mayor Black
11. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
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14. MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Jeng introduced new Deputy City Attorney Patrick Donegan
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
17. ADJOURNMENT: 10:41 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 p.m on July 25, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 8, 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,
Christian Horvath City Cler
Approved,
for
James Black, M.O., Mayor
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