BITY OF ROUND Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, February 27, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wilson presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Absent: Pieper
Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Wilson
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve the order of the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file Blue Folder Items for 7, 8C, 8D and 12A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Darren Tangen, Nicole Tangen, Mike Gray, Jack Manchurian, Gene Honbo, Arlene Honbo, Judith Haenel
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2023
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8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JANUARY 2023
8.F. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE FINANCE/BUDGET/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023
8.G. PULLED BY MAYOR WILSON
8.H. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLANNED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
SAFE, CLEAN WATER (MEASURE W) MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SUBMISSION TO
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar except Items 8C and 8G. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: FEBRUARY 13, 2023 Motion by Councilmember Dieringer regarding the February 13 minutes, Item 8l, to insert language right after the word "HQE" and say "...and mention that there's other siren companies, such as Genasys which interfaces with Zonehaven and provide the committee with this Genasys information and gauge interest with the other Peninsula Cities at the March 9, 2023 meeting." Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve item as presented.
Substitute Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black regarding the February 13th minutes, Item 8l, to insert language " ...and that Councilmember Dieringer will present the information on the Genasys System." Motion failed with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer
NOES: Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
ABSENT: Pieper
Primary motion failed with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black, Dieringer
ABSENT: Pieper
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to table this item until all five members are present to vote. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
8.G. RECEIVE AND FILE PAST ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS RELATING TO THE CITY HALL
CAMPUS EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch requested to agendize discussion about finalizing a decision regarding the City Hall Campus Emergency Power Project for the March 27, 2023 City Council meeting.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. CONSIDER REPAIR OPTIONS PROPOSED BY EC CONSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS SINKHOLE NEAR 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Due to technical difficulties with virtual connection, Mayor Wilson moved to Item 12B.
12.B. DISCUSSION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE THREE RAIL FENCE, LOCATED ADJACENT
TO PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD NEAR THE MAIN GATE AND FUTURE CAMPUS
LANDSCAPING PLAN
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Sue Brieholz
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch directing staff to get bids for replacement of the three rail fence. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Pieper
Mayor Wilson returned to Item 12A
12.A. CONSIDER REPAIR OPTIONS PROPOSED BY EC CONSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS SINKHOLE NEAR 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF Continued presentation by James Bleecker, EC Construction Public Comment: Alfred Visco
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Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to directing staff to authorize the video of the drainage system and the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with a not- to-exceed amount of $3,300; and bring back a report and revised estimates for repairs. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR A UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE COMPLIANT PITNEY BOWES SENDPRO C-AUTO 95 POSTAGE MACHINE; APPROVE AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS TO
PURCHASE A DIGITAL COLOR SYSTEM (COPIER / PRINTER / SCANNER) AND SIGN A
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented subject to the pricing for the Digital Color System including the $1000 trade-in deduction for a total purchase price of $9,945. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
13.B. RECEIVE AND FILE A POTENTIAL FINANCING PLAN FOR CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTION
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Wilson directing staff to submit to the CJPIA an amended loan application and get more details on the loan. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black
ABSENT: Pieper
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. DISCUSS FAA'S TWO NEW DEPARTURE PROCEDURES OPPOSED BY THE RPV AND LAWA (WILSON)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black directing staff to write a letter in opposition. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
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Motion for reconsideration by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Wilson. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
Revised motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black directing staff to write a letter in opposition of the FAA's proposal following the points cited in the Rancho Palos Verdes letter.
Councilmember Dieringer made a friendly amendment to include LAWA letter. Friendly amendment was rejected by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF - NONE
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:16 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 - 9:29 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 9:31 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 p.m on February 27, 2023 in memory of Rolling Hills resident Lisa Hansen, Chair of the Norris Foundation. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, March 13, 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,
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved /1
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