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CITY OF ROLL Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, April 24, 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: Dieringer Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Absent: Black
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Wilson
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. PRESENTATION OF CAL CITIES WOMEN'S CAUCUS, WOMEN OF PERSISTENCE AWARD CERTIFICATE AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENDATION TO ROLLING HILLS RESIDENT DR.
CARMEN ESTRADA SCHAYE. RECEIVE AND FILE PRESENTATION ON THE FULBRIGHT
PROGRAM
Councilmember Dieringer presented the Cal Cities Women's Caucus Women of Persistence Award to Dr.
Estrada Schaye.
Dr. Carmen Estrada Schaye made a presentation on the Fulbright Program.
Mayor Wilson called for a brief recess at 7:17 p.m. Without objection, so ordered.
Mayor Wilson called the meeting back to order at 7:24 p.m
4.B. PRESENTATION BY SITELOGIQ: POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND IMPLEMENTATION
PATHWAY FOR CITY ENERGY & RESILENCY PROJECTS
Presentation by Josh Steeber, SitelogiQ.
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Wilson asked to move Item 13.A up after Consent Calendar. Without objection, so ordered.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file Blue Folder Items for 7A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Rob Hammond
CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 24, 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: APRIL 10, 2023
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
8.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.G. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SUBSCRIPTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS); AND AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $4,500 FROM SALARY SAVINGS IN THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO COVER THE ONE-TIME COST OF THE GIS.
8.H. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar with the exception of 8F and 8H. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
Councilmember Dieringer abstained from Item 8C.
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MNS ENGINEERS, INC TO
PREPARE AND SUBMIT A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO FEMA FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
ADDITIONAL FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT IN ROLLING HILLS
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
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8.H. APPROVE AREA G'S SOUTH BAY ALERT ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR USE
WITH THE EVERBRIDGE SYSTEM
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented with an annual cap amount of $1200 for any additional costs to the South Bay Administrator fee within the 3-year agreement. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
Mayor Wilson moved to Item 13A.
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
Public Comment: Greg Willis
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
Mayor Wilson returned to Item 10A.
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 22-81: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 1) A 912- SQUARE-FOOT SWIMMING POOL/SPA, 2) DETACHED GARAGE, 3) APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, AND 4) NON-EXEMPT GRADING; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR 1) AN EQUESTRIAN RIDING ARENA, 2) RELOCATION OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY APRON, 3) 1,334-SQUARE-FOOT RECONSTRUCTED STABLE ON THE SAME FOOTPRINT; AND VARIANCES FOR 1) STRUCTURES TO ENCROACH INTO THE REQUIRED SETBACKS AND FRONT YARD, AND 2) TO EXCEED THE 20% FRONT YARD COVERAGE FOR THE DRIVEWAY, IN ZONING CASE NO. 22-81 LOCATED AT 9 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, AND FINDING • THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 74-RH) (WILLIS)
Councilmember Pieper recused himself from the Item due to his residence being within 1000 feet and left the dais.
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to take this Item under consideration of the City Council. Motion failed for lack of a second.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Wilson to receive and file. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
Councilmember Pieper returned to the dais.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDED CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT Presentation by City Attorney Pat Donegan
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as recommended. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Black
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Wilson discussed a certified letter the City Council received from resident Jim Partridge and requested staff do further research on 1. Historical storm drain flow on the Shen property; 2. Shen property as an alternate for fire escape route; 3. Hook up to sewer line; 4. Pending road work on Portuguese Bead Road (at or near Ranchero Road) by the Rolling Hills Community Association; 5. Moved survey markers on Mr.
Partridges property and where they went.
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch regarding the above, wanted to know what information the Councilmembers can share at the upcoming Women's Club Neighborhood meeting mayor wilson advised the City Council of AB 233 a polential bill regarding local government disposal of horse Councilmember Dieringer discussed an email and discussion with the City Manager regarding ACH Credit Card charges not showing on the Council report.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
City Manager Jeng announced the Sunday, April 30, 2023 Block Captain's Educational Event on defensible space, to help the community get ready for the LA County Fire Department inspections, with special guest Assistant Fire Chief Brian Bennett.
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - NONE
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - NONE
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18. ADJOURNMENT: 9:36 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of former Rolling Hills resident Marge Schmidt at 9:36 p.m on April 24, 2023. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 8, 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
ration Wiison, Mayor
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