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BITY OF ROLANS Minutes
CALIFORNIA 11 Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, August 22, 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 Black presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Patrick Donegan, Deputy City Attorney
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Dieringer
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. PRESENTATION BY CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE ON THE DROUGHT, WATER-USE
RESTRICTIONS AND CONSERVATION
Presentation by Tammie Myers, California Water Service
Public Comment: Beth Howell, Melissa McNabb
5. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Judy Martin, Beth Howell, Shirley Langer Mayor Black requested that staff agendize a future item regarding requests of the Beautification Committee and whether the Rolling Hills Community Association could handle the fence replacement along Portuguese
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 22, 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
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 22, 2022
7.E. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 376 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ACTION
TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
7.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
7.G. INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar, with changes or additions per Blue Folder Items, excluding Items 7C and 7F. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: AUGUST 8, 2022 Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to withdraw language stating "without objection" from Item 11A. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to change language for the last portion of Item 11A to read "bring back a properly agendized item for a future agenda to the council for discussion of the HQE Siren system and whether to approve any of the three proposed siren options presented." Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Black directing staff to include an item in the blue newsletter informing the public that the meeting notes are action item style notes and that all of the audio and video is available on the website so they can hear the entire discussion. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Item 7C as presented.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
7.F. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1304 MODIFYING A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 53232.2 AND 53232.3 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1002
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to modify section 4B to read as "Further, a collective five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) is allocated for travel, meals, lodging and other expenses associated with attendance at elicible conferences for the City Council." Motion carried with the following vote:
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Monday, August 22, 2022
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to modify section 4B to increase the amount allowable for conference expenses from $5,000 to $6,000. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to modify section 5A by removing "Lodging and miles shall be reimbursed pursuant to Government Code 53232.2" and replacing with "Travel, meals, lodging and any other expenses are reimbursable at a reasonable rate that is not lavish or extravagant." Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to modify section 5B revising the language to reflect "expense reports within sixty (60) days after the event," "Proof of payment is required as part of the necessary documentation," and "all reimbursement requests for each fiscal year must be submitted before July 31 of the following fiscal year in which the expenses were incurred." Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Item 7.F as altered.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
9. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.A. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON FUEL LOAD REDUCTION FROM THE PVP LAND CONSERVANCY FOR PHASE I, II, III, and IV
Presentation by Cris Sarabia, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Public Comments: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 22, 2022
11.B. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL
BOARD'S REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED APPROACH FOR STORMWATER COMPLIANCE FOR MACHADO LAKE; AND DIRECT STAFF NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TORRANCE AIRPORT
STORMWATER BASIN PROJECT
Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive report and direct staff to inform the City of Torrance on not participating in the Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin project. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
12. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
13.A. DISCUSSION ON THE TRADITION OF TAKING CITY COUNCIL PHOTOS ANNUALLY (MIRSCH) Public Comment: Jim Aichele
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to not take pictures for this year.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
14. MATTERS FROM STAFF
14.A. FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2022 (APRIL 1 THROUGH JUNE 30)
Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
Planning & Community Services Director Signo also reported that staff intended to report out on Planning Commission Actions at future meetings to keep Council apprised. Mayor Black requested a discussion of this matter be agendized for the September 26 meeting.
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
17. ADJOURNMENT: 8:51 P.M.
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 22, 2022
The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m on August 22, 2022. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 12, 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,
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 22, 2022