1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
This is the appropriate time for the Mayor or Councilmembers to approve the agenda as is or reorder.
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Blue folder (supplemental) items are additional back up materials to administrative reports, changes to the posted agenda packet, and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding itemsnot listed on this agenda.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any Councilmember may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Councilmembers for discussion.
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 2024
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 13, 2024
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
7:00 PM
The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website.
Both the agenda and the live-streamed video can be found here:
https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Members of the public may submit written comments in real-time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at [email protected].
Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information that you do not want to be published.
Recordings to City Council meetings can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Next Resolution No. 1364 Next Ordinance No. 385
1 RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: APRIL 22, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR MARCH 2024
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
8.F. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1362 AND 1363 PERTAINING TO A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution Nos. 1362 and 1363 pertaining to the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024 as presented.
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
10.A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-150: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND STABLE GREATER THAN 999 SQUARE
FEET, NEW BASEMENT, SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, RETAINING
WALLS, COVERED DECKS/PORCHES, GRADING, HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; AND VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2
POSSUM RIDGE ROAD, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 123-
RH) (WHITCOMBE)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
CL_AGN_240513_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
CL_MIN_240422_CC_F.pdf
CL_AGN_240513_CC_PaymentOfBills_E.pdf
VC_REP_240422_Mar_C&D_Report.pdf
VC_REP_240422_Mar_CallLog.pdf
VC_REP_240422_Mar_YTD_TonnageReport.pdf
VC_REP_240424_ComplaintsList_March_Redacted.pdf
VC_REP_240424_RedTags_March.pdf
ResolutionNo1362_EstablishRegulations_CandidateStatement_F.pdf ResolutionNo1363_CallElection2024_CountyServices.pdf
2 10.B. ZONING CASE NO. 23-056: SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND VARIANCE TO RETAIN GRADING IMPORT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29
MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 239- A-6-MS) (JOHNSON)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PROPOSED BUDGET - REPORT ON FINANCE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Receive, consider, and provide direction to staff regarding the Finance Committee's recommended adjustments to the proposed fiscal year 2024/25 General Fund expenditures.
13.B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PROCEED WITH IRS CODE SECTION 170(C)(1) FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS USED FOR PUBLIC
PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Direct staff to return with a formal a policy for accepting gifts and donations for public purposes.
Attachment 1: PL_ADR_240306_2PossumRidge_ZC23-150_VicinityProximityMaps.pdf Attachment 2: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-150_PC_240416_Development Table_F.pdf
Attachment 3: 2024-05_PC_Resolution_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-150_Whitcombe_F_E.pdf Attachment 4: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-
150_LandscapePlan_240311_EDA_LandscapeReview.pdf
Attachment 5: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-150_240319_240422_Email_Huh.pdf Attachment 6: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-150_240319_PC_Set_Photos.pdf Attachment 7: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-
150_240416_PC_Set_DevelopmentPlans.pdf.pdf
Attachment 8: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-
150_240319_PC_Set_EngineeringPlans.pdf.pdf
Attachment 9: PL_ADR_2PossumRidgeRd_ZC23-
150_240319_PC_Phase2_future_barn_court_swap.pdf
Attachment 1: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLnS_ZC23-
056_240508_RadiusMap_ProximityMap.pdf
Attachment 2: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLnS_ZC23-056_240416_Development Table_F.pdf Attachment 3: 2024-07_PC_Resolution_29MiddleridgeLnS_ZC23-056_Johnson_F_E.pdf Attachment 4: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLaneS_ZC23-
056_230727_EmailfromAnthonyWongtoKenJohnson_Redacted.pdf Attachment 5: PL_ADR_29MRLS_ZC23-056_AerialPhoto_2019-2023.pdf Attachment 6: PL_ADR_29MRLS_ZC23-056_VariousSitePhotos.pdf Attachment 7: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLaneS_ZC23-056_230426_SurveyReport.pdf Attachment 8: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLnS_ZC23-056_230426_TopographicSurvey.pdf Attachment 9: PL_ADR_29MiddleridgeLnS_ZC23-056_240411_Plans.pdf CL_AGN_240513_Proposed_FY24-25_Expenditures_Descriptions.pdf Attachment A - CL_AGN_240513_CC_IRS_CharitableContributions_p1771.pdf 3 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BI-PARTISAN
HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT
(INITIATIVE 23-0017A1) FOR TARGETED REFORMS TO PROPOSITION 47 (COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Consider the attached draft resolution and, if supportive, direct staff to return with a resolution for adoption.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORTING RETAIL THEFT LEGISLATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SAFETY RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the issues and authorize the Mayor to sign letters of support for the proposed legislation addressing retail theft and shoplifting (see attached).
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: THREATENED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND (E)(3)THE CITY COUNCIL
FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN
OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1(GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY MR. DONALD SCHMID AGAINST THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN RANCHOS PALOS
VERDES)
RECOMMENDATION: None.
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
Attachment B - CL_AGN_240513_CC_IRS_SALT.pdf
Attachment C - CL_AGN_240513_CC_GiftPolicy_D1.pdf
Attachment A - CL_AGN_240422_CC_Prop47_Reform_DraftResolution.pdf Attachment B - CL_AGN_240422_CC_23-0017A1_DrugAddictionTheftReform.pdf Attachment C - CL_AGN_240422_CC_Prop47_FAQs.pdf
Attachment D - CL_AGN_240422_CC_CA_SafeCommunities_FactSheet.pdf Attachment E - CL_AGN_240422_CC_HomelessnessAct_Handout.pdf CL_AGN_240422_CC_Item14A_SlideDeck.pdf
CL_AGN_240513_CC_AB1772(Ramos)_LOS.pdf
CL_AGN_240513_CC_AB1960-1990-2814-
3209_SB1242_RetailTheftEnforcement_IncreasedPenalties_LOS.pdf CL_AGN_240513_CC_AB2943(Zbur)_LOS.pdf
CL_AGN_240513_CC_OrganizedRetailTheftLegislation_LOS.pdf CL_AGN_240513_CC_RetailTheftAggregation_ Multi-JurisdictionalLegislation_LOS.pdf CL_AGN_240513_CC_RetailTheftResaleStolenGoodsLegislationLOS.pdf 4 Notice:
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