Minutes
CITY OF CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, August 26, 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 7:00 p.m. Mayor Mirsch presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, 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
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilmember Black
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve the order of the agenda.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file Blue Folder Item 7A. 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
Public Comment: Melissa McNabb, Alfred Visco, Marian Visco, Charlie Raine
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2024
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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: AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; AUGUST 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING; AUGUST 20, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. PULLED BY MAYOR MIRSCH
8.F. RECEIVE AND FILE AN ACTION TAKEN BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION ON SUPPLEMENTAL
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8E. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR JULY 2024 Mayor Mirsch requested Republic provide definitions for non-franchise issues; mentioned scooter bins still not being appropriately covered; discussed resident complaints about the recent communal bin event and requested the ad hoc committee meet as a result.
Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson 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
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY
REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (GWMA) FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COORDINATED COMPLIANCE, MONITORING, AND REPORTING PLAN FOR HARBOR TOXINS
TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL)
Presentation by Management Analyst Samantha Crew
Kathleen McGowan. Stormwater Consultant
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Motion by Mayor Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1374, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
SAFE CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS (MEASURE W)
Presentation by Management Analyst Samantha Crew
Kathleen McGowan. Stormwater Consultant
Public Comment: Abas Goodarzi
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BERGEMAN GROUP TO
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TENNIS COURT ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $103,950 Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath City Consultant Alan Palermo
Public Comment: Abas Goodarzi
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper 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 AN UPDATE REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PROJECT SINCE JUNE 12, 2023 (MAYOR MIRSCH) Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: Arlene Honbo
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to receive and file and direct the City Manager to engage with LA County Building and Safety if approvals have not been issued by September 1, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14.B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1304, A
REIMBURSEMENT AND EXPENSE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 53232.2 AND 53232.3 (MAYOR MIRSCH)
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to modify section 5A in Resolution 1304 allowing Councilmembers the option for submitting sufficient documentation to City staff for filling out the required expense form used with claimed expenses Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to remove the term "non-conference" under section 4B in Resolution 1304. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve amendments to Resolution No. 1304 as discussed and voted upon. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 (APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30) Presentation by Planning and Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: Melissa McNabb, Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, 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
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 8:29 P.M.
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
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LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: (23) (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 - 9:44 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 9:44 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m. on August 26, 2024. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 9, 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,
Approved,
Lan Arush
Leah Mirsch, Mayor
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