HILLS
CITY OF ROLAN Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, May 8, 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 Wilson presiding
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer Pieper, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Absent:
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 - Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
City Attorney Donegan noted that pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council could add an item to the agenda, including a closed session with a 2/3 vote, due to (1) a need for immediate action and (2) the need to take action for the attention of the city subsequent to when the agenda was posted and advised the City Council to add a closed session item under the personnel exemption to consider the appointment or employment of a public employee pursuant to government code 549-57-B1.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to move Item 15A after Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to add a Closed Session at the end of the meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) - NONE
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Arun Bhumitra
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 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 24, 2023
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - NONE
Mayor Wilson moved to Item 15A.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE BLOCK CAPTAIN EDUCATIONAL EVENT ON APRIL 30, Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Debra Schrader, Marian Visco
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wilson returned to the regular agenda order.
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE ACTION OF THE SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SBCCOG) BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING MEMBERSHIP DUES AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
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Councilmember Dieringer presented information to the City Council on SBCCOG dues.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to receive and file submitted items.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to leave the SBCCOG as a dues paying member starting July 1, 2023. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1335 ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATED TO THE BILLING OF
RESIDENTIAL PREMISES IN THE CITY FOR REFUSE SERVICES AND FINDING THE SAME
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Presentation by City Attorney Pat Donegan and Finance Director Robert Samario Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B UPDATE ON AUDIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
Direction to staff during comments included further exploration with contacted firms the least expensive options available to perform an audit in compliance with state requirements. No Action taken.
13.C. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PROPOSED BUDGET - REPORT ON FINANCE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Presentation by Finance Director Robert Samario
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
13.D. APPROVAL TO CLOSE CITY HALL ON THREE FRIDAYS IN MAY 2023 AND ONE FRIDAY IN JUNE 2023, FOR THE CITY HALL HVAC REPAIR PROJECT
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Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.E. DISCUSS REPUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST REGARDING A MODIFICATION TO SOLID WASTE
SERVICES
Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: Lori Reyna & Addrian Orssten of Republic Services Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to send this item for further evaluation and discussion at the Solid Waste & Recycling Committee. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.F. CONSIDERATION OF CALWATER'S REQUEST TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BILL 838
CALIFORNIA WATER AFFORDABILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to table the item until the City Council has a better understanding as to why the City Council should support. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Dieringer discussed consideration of not adding community sign-in sheets, even if redacted, to agenda items.
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch discussed some individuals viewing meetings online having difficulty hearing some speakers during City Council meetings.
Mayor Wilson discussed his attendance at the Presidential Advisory Council Breakfast for the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy and a response to the City from the Federal Aviation Agency regarding a recent letter the city sent.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
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15.B. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON ARBOR DAY EVENT AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS ON APRIL 28, 2023
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:08 P.M.
16.A. PERSONNEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION (B) 54957 THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY MEET IN CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE. (CITY MANAGER)
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 9:40 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of former Rolling Hills resident Dr. Blair Filler at 9:40 p.m on May 8, 2023. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, City's website 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
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