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Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, March 11, 2024
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 Mirsch presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, Mayor Mirsch Councilmembers Absent: Black
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Pieper
Councilmember Black arrived at 7:02 p.m.
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.A. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN JAMES C. POWERS FOR HIS 36 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Mayor Mirsch read a short bio of Captain Powers 36 years of service and invited him to speak. Captain Powers reflected on his service and time with the Lomita Station and thanked the block captain community for their efforts in matters of public safety and wildfire mitigation. He also acknowledged his wife, Gina.
Mayor Mirsch presented a Certificate of Recognition to Captain Powers.
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Mirsch announced that the City Council would move Closed Session Item 16A after Item 5.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to move Closed Session Item 16A after Item 5 and approve order of the agenda. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: None
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 7:12 P.M.
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - (PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) AND PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (E) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.
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SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO CIVIL LITIGATION (1 POTENTIAL CASE) - ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF MS4 NPDES PERMIT
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 7:39 P.M.
City Attorney Donegan noted there was no reportable action.
Mayor Mirsch introduced new Management Analyst Samantha Crew and invited her to tell the Council a little bit about herself. Management Analyst Crew gave a brief background of prior experience.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file Blue Folder Items for Item 7 and 14B. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: 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 11, 2024
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: FEBRUARY 26, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1359 AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $34,420.39 IN THE GENERAL FUND
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES ACCOUNT FUNDED FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL
FUND RESERVES FOR CONTINUED FUNDING OF THE REGIONAL AUTOMATED LICENSE
PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) PROGRAM, ONE-TIME CAMERA REPLACEMENT PURCHASE,
INSTALLATION, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE
8.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1360 AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $658.21 IN THE GENERAL FUND
OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES ACCOUNT FUNDED FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL
FUND RESERVES FOR THE LOMITA STATION SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF
LIDAR/RADAR SPEED DETECTION DEVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE THREE REGIONAL
CONTRACT LAW PENINSULA CITIES
8.G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR THE GENERAL PLAN
8.H. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE HOUSING ELEMENT
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Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to approve Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - NONE
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO
APPROVE INSTALLATION OF A BACKUP NATURAL GAS GENERATOR AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THEIR BUILDING
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: Kristen Raig
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE FROM SITELOGIQ REGARDING THE SOLAR
PHOTOVOLTAIC DUAL-FUEL EMERGENCY GENERATOR PROJECT FOR THE CITY HALL
CAMPUS BACK-UP POWER / RESILIENCY AND TIMELINE TOWARDS A PUBLIC HEARING Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Josh Steeber, SiteLogiQ
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Mirsch to approve Option C and the installation of a dual-duel backup generator. Motion failed with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Wilson, Dieringer, Pieper
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to present specific schematics and bottom-line costs for both Option B (Photovoltaic Solar System with dual-fuel backup generator) and Option C (dual-fuel backup generator only) at the March 25, 2024 Council meeting. Motion carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. 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 (COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER)
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Pro Tem Debby Stegura, Gardena Councilmember Rodney Tanaka, SBCCOG Staff David Leger
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Mirsch to stay with the SBCCOG under the new proposed dues structure. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Black, Pieper
ABSENT: None
14.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING AT&T'S APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFONIA PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION REQUESTING REMOVAL OF OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE TRADITIONAL
LANDLINE PHONE SERVICE WITHIN THEIR SERVICE TERRITORY AS CARRIER OF LAST
RESORT AND REQUEST TO GIVE UP ITS DESIGNATION AS AN ELIGIBLE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER (COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER)
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: AT&T representative Mckenzie Neely-Wright, Michael & Marcia Schoettle (via email) Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to write a letter in opposition.
Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper,
NOES: Wilson, Mayor Mirsch
ABSENT: None
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CIVIL
ENGINEERING, CITY ENGINEERING, CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING, BUILDING OFFICIAL AND
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY ON AN ON-CALL BASIS Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo, Public Comment: Vanessa Munoz
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:49 P.M.
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - (PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) AND PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (E) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO CIVIL LITIGATION (1 POTENTIAL CASE) - THREAT OF
LITIGATION FROM RESIDENTS IN AND AROUND THE FLYING TRIANGLE MADE TO CITY
OFFICIALS AND THE CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE THREAT OF A LANDSLIDE DUE TO
INCREASED RAIN EVENTS AND WATER DRAINAGE IN THE AREA
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 10:44 P.M.
City Attorney Donegan noted there was no reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 10:44 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 p.m on March 11, 2024. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 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,
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Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
Leah Mirsch, Mayor
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