MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 27, 2023
Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, March 27, 2023
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 Pro Tem Mirsch presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Wilson
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
Robert Samario, Finance Director
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Black
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS – NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch requested to move Items 13A and 13D up after Consent. Without objection so moved.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) – NONE
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2023
8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: MARCH 13, 2023
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023
8.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE HOUSING ELEMENT
8.H. APPROVE AREA G'S EVERBRIDGE CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR USE WITH THE ALERT
SOUTH BAY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
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8.I. ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1332 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET MODIFICATION OF $3,125 FOR
EC CONSTRUCTION VIDEO INSPECTION OF THE MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH/SOUTH
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of 8F. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.F. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: FEBRUARY 13, 2023 Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve with an amendment to the minutes under Item 8I by adding the following “and that Councilmember Dieringer can present the information on the Genasys system” after the word “Committee.” Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch moved to Item 13A
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FEES AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BUDGET FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2023
Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to accept staff recommendation to adjustments, reductions and structural fixes as presented on page 11 of the report. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to table changes to the City Council expenses line item and look at other staff costs. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper directing staff to reduce City Council expenses line item as recommended by the Finance/Budget/Audit Committee. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: Dieringer
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ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt Resolution No. 1333 adding a $750 fee for publication/noticing fees applicable to private development projects and eliminating false alarm fees. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to give required notice for potential elimination of all of subsidy needed so as to provide the worst possible scenario to the residents as in accordance with the requirements of the law. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file the report from staff on the recommendations of the Finance Committee. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch moved to Item 13D
13.D. DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES FOR REFUSE SERVICE BILLINGS Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to send this item to the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for further discussion and recommendations. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch moved to Item 13B. Without objection, so ordered.
13.B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROLLING HILLS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BUILDING INCLUDING A REMODEL AND ADDITION Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: Kristen Raig
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-003: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR NONEXEMPT GRADING AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED 960-SQUARE-FOOT STABLE WITH 480-SQUARE-FOOT COVERED PORCH TO EXCEED THE ALLOWABLE 200- SQUARE-FOOT MAXIMUM LOCATED AT 74 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 37-FT) (WILSON), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch moved to Item 12B. Without objection, so ordered.
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.B. CONSIDERATION 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
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Arlene Honbo
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to table this item to get further information from other Peninsula Cities as to their interest and the information about grants. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch,
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
12.A. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF THE 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
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
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Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to explore the solar option. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch,
NOES: Black
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.C. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE MARCH 9, 2023 THE PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY (PPSC) AND THE PENINSULA REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER'S MOTION TO THE PPSC
COMMITTEE
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: Judith Haenel, Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch directing staff to discuss with other Peninsula City Managers about the kind of support they can give regarding the PPSC motion by Councilmember Dieringer and report back to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Pieper requested that the City Manager work with the City Finance Contractor and other entities on how to find cost savings specific to the budget.
Councilmember Dieringer reported out regarding the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and a conversation with Chair Cruikshank specific to recent council action on the dues structure and potential of discontinuing SBCCOG membership.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATE ON FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AND NEW
ROUND OF FUNDING (VERBAL REPORT)
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Wilson