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CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, February 13, 2023
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 7:02 p.m. Mayor Wilson presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Robert Samario, Finance Director
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Wilson
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Without objection, Mayor Wilson moved Item 13.A to just after the Consent Calendar.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file Blue Folder Items for 8G and 12B. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Beth Howell, Judy Martin, Sue Breiholz
Mayor Wilson requested agendizing a discussion regarding the 3-rail fence and campus landscape design for the February 27, 2023 City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023
8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
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8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 2023
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1325 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $23,670; APPROVE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH NV5 TO PHASE THE 8" SEWER MAIN ENGINEERING PLANS FOR $23,670 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
8.F. ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1326 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $5,000 FOR
BOLTON ENGINEERING FOR THE TENNIS COURT ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
8.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.H. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.1. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve Consent Calendar except Items 8G, 8H and 8l. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.G. APPROVE A WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR CITY STAFF
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.H. APPROVE BENNETT LANDSCAPING PROPOSALS TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ONE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND LEAKY VALVE, CORRECT IRRIGATION ISSUES, PROVIDE
GOPHER ABATEMENT, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, TREE REMOVAL, AND LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS
Public Comment: Sean Bennett
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black for reconsideration amending the original motion to include direction to the City Manager regarding checking with Cal Water about potential no-cost turf replacement programs. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.l. RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION OF THREE SELECTED LOCATIONS FOR THE
OUTDOOR SIREN PROJECT TO PERFORM SOUND PROPAGATION ANALYSIS AND APPROVE AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH HQE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,195 Councilmember Dieringer provided materials and a proposal from Genasys, another siren vendor.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, 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
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo, Sue Breiholz
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to table this item until the March 13, 2023 City Council meeting and direct the City Manager to give a report on the City of Rolling Hills' progress thus far related to the Siren project with HQE and gauge interest from the other Peninsula cities at the March 9, 2023 Peninsula Public Safety Committee and that Councilmember Dieringer can present the information on the Genasys system. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 MID-YEAR REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
Public Comment: Ariene Honbo
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE UPDATED CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2023
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Presentation by City Clerk/ Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to add Councilmember Dieringer as a delegate to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Motion failed with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer
NOES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to put Councilmember Black on the Personnel Committee. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch
NOES: Dieringer, Mayor Wilson
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to put Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch on the Personnel Committee. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to put Councilmember Dieringe on the Fire Fuel Reduction Ad Hoc Committee. Motion carried with the following vote AYES: Black, Pieper, Dieringer
NOES: Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to put Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch on the Fire Fuel Reduction Ad Hoc Committee. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES:
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Wilson to add Councilmember Dieringer as the alternate to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Motion carried unanimously with the following AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve all else as presented but remove Councilmember Dieringer as an alternate on Southern California Association of Governments.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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12.B. ACCEPT BID PROPOSAL FROM EC CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH; ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1327 APPROVING THE EMERGENCY WORK; ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1328 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $38,640; DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FINALIZE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE; RECEIVE AND FILE
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROPOSAL FROM ONWARD ENGINEERING
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to direct staff to work with EC Construction to bring back an agreement and resolution for the 600 linear square feet of lining; and request that a representative from EC Construction attend the February 27, 2023 City Council meeting. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
12.C. RECEIVE AND FILE A TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM FROM PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING INC., ON OPTIONS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY STANDBY DIESEL GENERATOR AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF.
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to table this item and allow Councilmember Pieper time to speak with the Rolling Hills Community Association president. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.B. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DRONE SERVICES WITH SKY
LADDER DRONES
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. DISCUSS CALL FOR SERVICE EMAILS GENERATED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (COUNCILMEMBER JEFF PIEPER)
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Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to ask the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to only send notification emails when a crime is reported. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
14.B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS PROPOSAL TO INCREASE DUES BASED ON THREE POTENTIAL
SCENARIOS (COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER)
No Action taken.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 10:41 P.M.
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR PATRICK WILSON UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 11:39 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 11:39 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:39 p.m on February 13, 2023. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, February 27, 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,
Approved,
Patrick Wilson, Mayor
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