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.
6.A. FOR BLUE FOLDER DOCUMENTS APPROVED AT THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approved
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, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
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AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 24, 2025
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. 1387 Next Ordinance No. 385
CL_AGN_250324_CC_Item13A.pdf
CL_AGN_250324_CC_Item13H.pdf
1 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 MARCH 24, 2025
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: MARCH 10, 2025
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 FEBRUARY 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
8.F. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FINANCE, BUDGET, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
8.G. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS FOR THE GENERAL PLAN.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
8.H. RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE HOUSING ELEMENT.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
CL_AGN_250324_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
CL_MIN_250310_CC_F.pdf
CL_AGN_250324_CC_PaymentOfBills_E.pdf
VC_REP_250320_Feb_TonnageReport.pdf
VC_REP_250320_Feb_C&D Report.pdf
VC_REP_250320_Feb_CallLog_Redacted.pdf
VC_REP_250320_Feb_RedTagReport.pdf
VC_REP_250320_FebruaryComplaintList_Redacted.pdf
CL_MIN_250310_FBA_F.pdf
PL_GPN_APR_2024_RollingHillsGeneralPlanAPRLetter_F.pdf
RollingHills2024_HE_APR_Attachment.pdf
2 10.A. RECEIVE AND FILE ZONING CASE NO. 24-078: VARIANCE FOR A DETACHED
GARAGE WITHIN THE FRONT YARD AREA, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO EXCEED 200 SQUARE FEET FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES,
AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR AN EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING DETACHED
GARAGE AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT LOCATED 1 PINTO ROAD (36-
FT) (KRAMER)
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PROJECTIONS AND BALANCING FOR
THE GENERAL FUND
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a presentation from staff on preliminary General Fund revenue and expenditure projections for fiscal year 2025/26; and receive direction from Council regarding the increase to refuse rates starting July 1, 2025, and the noticing requirements to City residents pursuant to Proposition 218.
13.B. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PROJECT AND STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Provide guidance on implementing SAFE Units and determining cost responsibility.
13.C. APPROVE A TRANSITION TO CIVICPLUS AGENDA MEETING AND Attachment 1: PL_ADR_250206_1PintoRoad_ZC24-
078_RadiusMap_02.18.25PCMeeting.pdf
Attachment 2: PL_ADR_250206_1PintoRd_ZC24-078_DevelopmentTable.pdf Attachment 3: PL_ADR_250211_1PintoRoad_ZC24-
078_GIS_MAP_02.18.25PCMeeting.pdf
Attachment 4: 2025-02_PC_Resolution_1 Pinto Rd_Kramer_D_v4.pdf Attachment 5: PL_ADR_250213_1PintoRd_ZC24-078_Plans_4thSubmittal.pdf Attachment A - CL_AGN_250324_CC_GeneralFund_BudgetSummary.pdf Attachment B - CL_AGN_250324_CC_GeneralFund_RevenueProjections.pdf Attachment C - CL_AGN_250324_CC_GeneralFund_Expenditures.pdf CL_AGN_250324_CC_PPT.pdf
CL_AGN_250324_CC_SampleLettersOfSupport_LASD-Staffing.pdf Attachment A - PS_EMP_241216_SIR_SOP_F(V-1).pdf
Attachment B - PS_SIR_250324_TEST_SUMMARY_250304.pdf
Attachment C - PS_SIR_250324_TEST_SURV_250304.pdf
Attachment D - CL_AGN_230706_HQE_SirenInstallation_F_A2_E.pdf Attachment E - PS_SIR_250228_HQE_OutdoorSystem_FAQs.pdf Attachment F - PS_SIR_250324_HQE_SAFE_GRANT.pdf
3 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A 3-YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
13.D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GPA CONSULTING TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE EASTFIELD DRIVE FIRE PREVENTION POWER LINE
UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $117,070
FUNDED BY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)
HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM #DR4382-177-7R-CA, AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
13.E. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RYAN ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE 20C PORTION OF THE CREST ROAD
EAST FIRE PREVENTION POWER LINE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 FUNDED BY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM #DR4344- PJ0526, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT,
AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
13.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1386 APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO
FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING
FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN THE MASTER ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
Attachment A - IT_AMS_250324_CivicPlus_SelectProPackage.pdf Attachment B - IT_AMS_250324_CivicPlus_ExecutiveSummary.pdf Attachment C - IT_AMS_250324_CivicPlus_Research.pdf
Attachment D - CA_AGR_250310_AMSoftware_Draft_v2.pdf
Attachment E - IT_AMS_250324_CivicPlus_SOW.pdf
CA_AGR_250324_GPA_EastfieldDrive_UU_Environmental_F_PE.pdf GR_BID_250314_REC_CAGN_PostConSurvey_Proposal.pdf
CA_AGR_250324_REC_CrestRdEast_UU_Environmental_F.pdf
WorkersCompLetter_2021.pdf
Attachment A - ResolutionNo1386_MeasureA_BlanketAuthForGrantFunds_F.pdf Attachment B - CL_AGN_250324_CC_MeasureA_A66_RH_MasterAgreement.pdf 4 13.G. APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ROLLING HILLS ESTATE'S' GEORGE
F CANYON NATURE CENTER PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented or provide direction.
13.H. APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR FEDERAL EARMARK REQUESTS BY
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR A REGIONAL EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTER AND MAINTENANCE OF DEEP DEWATERING WELLS
IN THE PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE AREA
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented or provide direction.
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. UPDATE ON THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND REQUEST
FOR DIRECTION
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Provide direction to staff.
15.B. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN A THIRD ANNUAL ARBOR DAY EVENT AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS ON APRIL 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Proved direction to staff.
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
16.A. EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1)THE
CITY FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION
IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. (1 CASE) a. NAME OF CASE: CONNIE ANDERSEN, ET AL. V.
CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, ET AL. (SEAVIEW CASE) CASE NO.:
24STCV20953
RECOMMENDATION: None.
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES) CPUC COMPLAINTS
AGAINST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOCAL GAS
RECOMMENDATION: None.
16.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON
ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. (1 CASE) RECOMMENDATION: None.
CL_AGN_250324_LetterOfSupport_RHE_NatureCenterProject_D.pdf CL_AGN_201123_CC_Agenda_Item8C.pdf
ResolutionNo1263-Approving_Application_for_Per_Capita_Grant_Program_Funds.pdf ResolutionNo1265-Transfer_of_Per_Capita_Grant_Program_Funds.pdf CL_AGN_250324_CC_LetterOfSupport_RPV_EOC_Earmarks.pdf
PW_CHC_250131_PAE_VaultRestroom_rev_Proposal.pdf
CL_AGN_250324_Bennett_ArborDay2025_Memo.pdf
5 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
Notice:
Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item.
Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. 6