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CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, November 14, 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.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, Mayor Black Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Patrick Donegan, Deputy City Attorney
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Pieper
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file Blue Folder Items for 11B, 11E, and 13A. 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: Arlene Honbo, Dawn Harris-Benton of Republic Services ,7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 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: OCTOBER 24, 2022
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
7.E. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 380, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.32 TO THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO STORM
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WATER AND POLLUTION CONTROL, AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
7.F. RECEIVE AND FILE MEASURE W, MUNICIPAL SAFE CLEAN WATER (SCW) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
7.G. RECEIVE AND FILE SUBMITTAL OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL STORMWATER REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
7.H. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NV5 FOR THE SEPULVEDA CANYON STORMWATER MONITORING FOR 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,445
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - NONE
COMMISSION ITEMS
9.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-60: A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 800 SQUARE-FOOT SWIMMING POOL/SPA AND FOR NON- EXEMPT GRADING; AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 797- SQUARE-FOOT POOL HOUSE LOCATED AT 21 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (MAUS) (LOT 4-CF & LOT 7-CF). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to receive and file. 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
11.A. APPROVE UPDATE TO THE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN (CWPP) AND
DIRECT STAFF TO SHARE THE APPROVED UPDATED CWPP WITH THE CALIFORNIA
INSURANCE COMMISSION AND WORK WITH THE COMMISSION TO ASSIST RESIDENTS IN
OBTAINING FIRE INSURANCE IN ROLLING HILLS
Presentation by Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.B. RECEIVE A LETTER FROM THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REGARDING
THE NATURAL GAS BACKUP GENERATOR PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to take control of the process for evaluating a backup power plan and project back to City Council as the lead.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper directing staff to develop pros and cons of the two options (Natural Gas Generator and Solar Power/Battery Backup) and return with a presentation in late January.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.C. RECEIVE AND FILE FEEDBACK FROM CALWATER ON THE OUTDOOR SIREN PROJECT Presentation by Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst Public Comment: Chesley Houske, Fred Lorig, Arlene Honbo, Alfred Visco, Jim Aichele, Gene Honbo The City Council discussed various proposed sites and by consensus directed staff to remove the Spur Lane Cal Water location from consideration. The Council requested exploration of the LA County Fire Station 56 site and the Rancho Del Mar High School property.
11.D. CONSIDER STAY GREEN INC. TO PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL
CAMPUS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Public Comment: Sean Bennett, Marcia Schoettle, Martin McKenna Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Black to contract with Bennett Landscaping with the proviso that we make sure there is attendance to issues that may have been a problem. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
11.E. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS ON JOHNS CANYON ROAD TO ADDRESS RESIDENTS' CONCERNS AND
FIND THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Presentation by John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Public Comment: Bill Wingerning, Claudia Grywacz, Nicole Tangen, Anne Smith Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the street improvements on Johns Canyon Road as recommended by the Traffic Commission with a shifting of the one southbound sign away from the driveway, approve the budget amendment to fund the improvements, and find the same exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.F. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDING THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY TO PHASE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 8-INCH SEWER MAIN PROJECT Presentation by Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to approve a proposal from Wildan Engineering in the amount of $9,010.00 and direct staff to prepare an amended professional services agreement. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1316 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 23, 2023 TO CREATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 (UUD-02) ON EASTFIELD DRIVE Presentation by Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to Adopt Resolution No. 1316 and set a public hearing on January 23, 2022 to create Underground Utility District No. 2 (UUD-02) on Eastfield Drive. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12.B. CONSIDER ONWARD ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $24,470 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Black to do nothing. After clarification by City Manager Jeng, Mayor Black withdrew his second.
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Black to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
13.A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY LAND BANK PROGRAM (DIERINGER)
Presentation by Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager and Councilmember Dieringer
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to write a letter in opposition and authorize Councilmember Dieringer to speak on the City's behalf at the LA County Board of Supervisor's meeting the following day. Motion failed with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mayor Black
NOES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to write a letter in opposition. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Black recessed the City Council to Closed Session at 9:58 p.m.
15.A. EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, TITLE
CITY MANAGER
15.B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened to Open Session at 11:31 p.m. on November 14, 2022 and there was no reportable action.
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Regarding Item 13.A, Mayor Black and the City Council reviewed the staff submitted draft letter and had no further changes.
17. ADJOURNMENT: 11:34 P.M.
Hearing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in memory of resident Frank Robinson at 11:34 p.m on November 14, 2022. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, December 13, 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,
ristian Horvath, Ofty Cler
Approved
PATRiCK WILSON, Mayor
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