Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, June 26, 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 7:01 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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Pieper
Councilmember Black arrived at 7:02 p.m.
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG FOR HER YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Mayor Wilson presented City Manage Jeng with a plaque and certificate in honor of her service to the community. Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch and Councilmember Dieringer offered their thanks.
City Manager Jeng made remarks and thanked the City Council for the opportunity to serve.
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve the order of the agenda as follows, Items 1-11A, 14A, 12B and then the remainder of items in regular order. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file Blue Folder Items for 14A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Jim Aichele
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 26, 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: JUNE 12, 2023
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. PULLED BY MAYOR WILSON
8.F. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.G. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER BLACK
8.H. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.1. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER BLACK
8.J. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.K. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.L. RECEIVE AND FILE AN EMAIL FROM GREG AND ADRIANA POPOVICH REGARDING THE
PROFESSIONALISM OF EC CONSTRUCTION DURING THE MIDDLERIDGE LANE DRAINAGE
SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve Consent Calendar Items A through D and L. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR MAY 2023 Mayor Wilson made comments on Republic Services and the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee process.
Public Comment: Jim Aichele
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.F. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HQE SYSTEMS INC. FOR
INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $261,000, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo, Jim Aichele, Alfred Visco, Dustin McNabb Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented with language ensuring a minimum of 70db covering all city residencies. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Mirsch
ABSENT: None
8.G. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENERGY SOLUTIONS
COMPANY SITELOGIQ AS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS BACKUP POWER PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,500, AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
8.H. DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT LEASE AMOUNT OF $5,749.25 PER MONTH
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
8.I. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1338 SETTING THE RATE FOR REFUSE SERVICES IN THE CITY AT $1,432.11 PER PARCEL AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black, Dieringer
ABSENT: None
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RECEIVE AND FILE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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
8.K. APPROVE CONTINUING WITH ALAN PALERMO CONSULTING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A FOURTH
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. 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
11.A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1339 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 BUDGET AND RESOLUTION NO. 1340 ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
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
Mayor Wilson moved to Item 14A
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. DISCUSS SOUTHBAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (SBCCOG) MEMBERSHIP DUES (MAYOR WILSON)
Presentation by Mayor Wilson
Public Comment: Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Pro Tem John Cruikshank, Lomita Mayor Barry Waite Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to accept the proposed Fiscal Year 23/24 dues rate as presented by Mayor Wilson to the SBCCOG and accepted by their Board of
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Directors for $3,500 in dues and $1,000 for the Regional Planner Assessment. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT:
Mayor Wilson moved to Item 12B
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.B. APPROVE TENNIS COURTS ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESIGN; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; AND APPROVE LANDSCAPING DESIGN FOR THE
TENNIS COURTS
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Kristen Raig, Dustin McNabb
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
12.A. APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NV5 TO ADDRESS THE UTILITY CONFLICT IDENTIFIED IN THE DOWNSTREAM SEWER MAIN AS A PART OF THE 8" SEWER MAIN LINE ALONG PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD/ROLLING
HILLS PROJECT
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Alan Palermo
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to table this item for now. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to follow-up in three months. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
12.C. APPROVE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESIGN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO
ADVERTISE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS
Presentation by Alan Palermo
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Mayor Wilson Left the dais at 9:12 p.m. and returned at 9:14 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 383, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE ROLLING HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA Presentation by City Attorney Patrick Donegan
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 383 regarding the Fire Code; schedule a public hearing for adoption of the ordinance at a later date; and direct staff to publish a notice of such hearing pursuant to Government Code section 6066.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN A CATALYTIC CONVERTER ETCHING EVENT IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AND THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ON JULY 29, 2023 Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath, Public Comment: Melissa McNabb, Jim Aichele
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve the City's participation in the event and cost sharing with the stipulation that the Los Angele County Sheriff's Department provides metrics for the total number of cars and Rolling Hills resident's participation percentage. 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.B. RECEIVE AND FILE INFORMATION ON THE PALOS VERDES ESTATES FOUNDATION; AND
DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A SIMILAR FOUNDATION FOR ROLLING HILLS (MAYOR PRO TEM
MIRSCH)
Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
Public Comment: Jim Aichele, Alfred Visco, Arlene Honbo
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Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to create an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City Manager Jeng announced Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch's birthday and presented treats for her and the Council.
At the request of City Manager Jeng, Mayor Wilson moved to item 15A. Without objection, so ordered.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. RECEIVE AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR A BLOCK CAPTAIN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EVENT ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2023; EVENT TO INCLUDE ART WORK FOR SALE BY RESIDENT DON CROCKER; A PERCENTAGE OF THE
SALE PROCEEDS TO BE GIFTED TO THE CITY TO BENEFIT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
MEASURES IN THE COMMUNITY
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
City Manager Jeng announced that the draft agreement attached to the Agenda was not ready at this time.
Public Comment: Marita Geraghty, Marian Visco
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wilson moved back to item 14C.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.C. CONSIDER PROVISION IN THE CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
MANDATING AUTOMATIC REASSIGNMENT OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PATROL
PERSONNEL EVERY FIVE YEARS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF (MAYOR PRO TEM
LEAH MIRSCH, AND COUNCILMEMBER BEA DIERINGER)
Presentation by Councilmember Dieringer
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper directing staff to draft a letter for the Mayor to sign. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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14.D. RECEIVE AND FILE A VERBAL REPORT FROM THE DRAINAGE AD HOC COMMITTEE (MAYOR PRO TEM LEAH MIRSCH AND COUNCILMEMBER JEFF PIEPER) Presentation by Councilmember Pieper
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to received and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.B. CONSIDER A PROPOSAL FROM PALOS VERDES PENINSULA TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRANSIT SERVICES FOR ROLLING HILLS RESIDENTS; AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
TO STAFF
Presentation by City Manager Elaine Jeng
Public Comment: Jim Aichele
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to not join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 10:38 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 - 11:35 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 11:35 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m on June 26, 2023. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambe at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. It will also be available via City's website lin 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
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Patrick Wilson, Mayor
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