BIT OF ROLLN Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, December 13, 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 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
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Dieringer
4. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION / CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION / PRESENTATIONS /
PROCLAMATIONS
4.A. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF KEY TO THE CITY RECOGNIZING CITY ATTORNEY MICHAEL JENKINS FOR HIS 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Mayor Black presented the Key to the City and Recognition plaque to City Attorney Jenkins.
City Attorney Jenkins addressed the Council with personal remarks.
Public Comment: Gordana Swanson, Tony Dahlerbruch, City Manager Jeng
4.B. ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. 1317 RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, DECLARING THE RESULTS
AND SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director Signo Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper Adopt Resolution 1317 declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 and taking such further actions as provided by law to complete the election process. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4.C. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK TO RE-ELECTED MAYOR JAMES BLACK, M.D.
4.D. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK TO RE-ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEM
PATRICK WILSON
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4.E. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE BY CITY CLERK TO RE-ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER
LEAH MIRSCH
City Manager Jeng administered the Oath of Office to all three re-elected officials at the same time.
4.F. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Motion by Mayor Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to serve as Mayor. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wilson presented a Plaque of Recognition to former Mayor Black in appreciation for his service, as well as Certificates of Recognition from Assemblymember Muratsuchi, Supervisor Hahn, the City of Rolling Hills Estates, the City of Palos Verdes and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to nominate Councilmember Mirsch to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wilson called for a brief recess at 7:46 p.m.
Mayor Wilson called the meeting back to order at 8:01 p.m.
5. 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 DECEMBER 13, 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: NOVEMBER 14, 2022
7.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
7.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2022
7.F. PULLED BY MAYOR WILSON
7.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
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7.H. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT LANDSCAPE TO
PROVIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
7.I. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FOR PHASE 2 OF THE SANITARY SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NOT-TO- EXCEED FEE OF $9,010; ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1318 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $9,010.
7.J. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
7.F. RECEIVE AND FILE A LETTER FROM HCD INDICATING THE CITY'S 6TH CYCLE HOUSING
ELEMENT, ALONG WITH TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS, IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
STATE LAW AND ACCEPT THE TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.G. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ONWARD ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION OR GENERAL INSPECTION SERVICES DURING FY22/23 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $24,470; ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1319 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $24,470
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to Adopt by Resolution No. 1319 authorizing a budget modification of $24,470 and approve the professional service agreement as amended with the addition of the $135.00 hourly rate. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7.J. ACCEPT EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT 3 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH AS COMPLETE, FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND RELEASE RETENTION AFTER 30 DAY LIEN
PERIOD TO EC CONSTRUCTION
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to have a letter from Onward Engineering regarding whatever they observed and their opinion as to the work done so the City Council has some information on which to base an acceptance of the project.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
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Motion by Councilmember Mirsch to accept this item with the addition of the photographs to staff records, seconded by Councilmember Pieper. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
9. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 381 AND ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 381-U AMENDING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND
JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCES TO BE
EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director Signo Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to find that the adoption of the ordinances is statutorily exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17; Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 381 regarding ADUs and JADUs; and Adopt Ordinance No. 381-U regarding ADUs and JADUs. Motion carried unanimously with the following AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1320, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPOINTING PATRICK DONEGAN AS CITY ATTORNEY; AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
APPOINTMENT
Presentation by City Attorney Michael Jenkins
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11.B. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 382 AND ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 382-U AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director Signo
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Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to find that the adoption of the ordinances is not a project subject to CEQA review because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment; Introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 382 regarding building and construction; and Adopt Ordinance No. 382-U regarding building and construction. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM CALWATER, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE OUTDOOR SIREN
PROJECT, AND APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HQE SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,195
Presentation by Vanessa Hevener, Senior Management Analyst Public Comment: Jim Aichele
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to send out a blue newsletter with one side being the simplified eight proposed locations map; on the other side display the pictures depicting what the siren look like; communicate that the City Council is soliciting feedback, and will continue to have this conversation in January. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council discussed General Fund Reserves quarterly report. No action was taken.
14. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
16. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
17. ADJOURNMENT: 8:58 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Carla Routt who passed away on December 2, 2022 at 8:58 p.m on December 13, 2022. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 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,
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Approved,
Patrick Wilson, Mayor
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