Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, June 10, 2024
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 Mirsch presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, Mayor Mirsch Councilmembers Absent: None
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
Robert Samario, Finance Operations Lead Consultant
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Wilson
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to move Items 11A and 13A after Item 7 and move Item 13B after Item 10. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to receive and file Blue Folder Items 11A, 13A and 15A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Arlene Honbo, Arun Bhumitra, Sandra Kerner, Marita Geraghty Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 11A.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11.A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1364 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS BUDGET INCLUDING THE GENERAL FUND; REFUSE COLLECTION FUND; TRANSIT FUND - MEASURE R; TRANSIT FUND - MEASURE M; TRANSIT FUND - PROPOSITION A; TRANSIT FUND - PROPOSITION C; COPS FUND; MEASURE W FUND; AND RESOLUTION NO. 1365 ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 APPROPRIATIONS GANN LIMIT FOR
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Presentation by Finance Operations Lead Consultant Robert Samario Public Comment: Arlene Honbo
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to add $2500 or $5000 to the City Council expenses line item. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve as presented and adopt both resolutions. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 13A
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 THIRD QUARTER INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
Presentation by Finance Operations Lead Consultant Robert Samario Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 8
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2024
.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALI
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: MAY 13, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. PULLED BY MAYOR MIRSCH
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8.F. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES:
JANUARY 12, 2024 SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 11, 2024 AND MAY 6, 2024 FINANCE, BUDGET, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE REGULAR
MEETINGS
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1366, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT (INITIATIVE 23-0017A1) FOR TARGETED REFORMS TO PROPOSITION 47
8.H. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILSON
8.l. REAPPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JTL CONSULTANTS FOR $5,000 PER FISCAL YEAR FOR ON-CALL ARBORIST SERVICES TO SUPPORT STAFF IN FIRE
FUEL ABATEMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT CASES
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve Consent Calendar except Items 8E and 8H. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.H. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1367, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ASSIGNING ITS AVAILABLE PROPOSITION
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF DEEP VALLEY DRIVE / DRYBANK DRIVE / INDIAN PEAK ROAD Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR APRIL 2024 Motion by Mayor Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. COMMISSION ITEMS - NONE
Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 13B.
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13. NEW BUSINESS
13.B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1369 APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES AGREEMENT (MLESA) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCURE SERVICES OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY UP TO AN AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY'S OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MLESA Presentation by City Manager Karina Bañales
Public Comment: Lieutenant Pinto of the Los Angeles County Sherrif's Department, Lomita Station 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
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1368, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $66,345.73 IN FUND 16 FROM A
TRANSFER OF GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR PROVIDING SPECIALTY POTHOLING SERVICES WITHIN THE 20B PORTION OF THE EASTFIELD DRIVE FIRE PREVENTION POWER
LINE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Wilson, 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
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A. . RECEIVE AND FILE A VERBAL REPORT REGARDING HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
RENEWAL CHALLENGES AND THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMMISSION'S EFFORT TO
RESOLVE (MAYOR MIRSCH)
Presentation by Mayor Mirsch
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. PRESENTATION REGARDING OPEN FIRE PITS WITHIN CITY LIMITS Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: Marian Visco, Gene Honbo, Marita Geraghty, Arlen Honbo Mayor Mirsch read a submitted email comment from Alfred Visco Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to add educational info and fire code requirements to the Blue Newsletter. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:15 P.M.
16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54956.9(C) AND (D)(4) REGARDING THE DECISION OF WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION (1 CASE)
16.B. 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: (7) (GOVERNMENT
CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS IN RANCHO PALOS
VERDES AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY)
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - 10:12 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 10:16 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of longtime resident Parnelli Jones and Kathy Roberts at 10:16 p.m. on June 10, 2024. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 24, 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,
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
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Approved,
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Leah Mirsch, Mayor
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