CITY OF ROLLINS Minutes
CALIFORNIA Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, March 24, 2025
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 Pieper presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper Councilmembers Absent: Black
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Lisa Edwards, Willdan Consultant Principal Planner
Robert Samario, Finance Operations Lead Consultant
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Management Analyst Crew
PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE
APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the order of the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
Councilmember Black arrived at 7:01 p.m.
BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file Blue Folder Items 13A and 13H. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
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 24, 2025
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Page ay, March 24, 2025
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: MARCH 10, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2025
8.F. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FINANCE, BUDGET, AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
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 Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer asked questions regarding ADU's on Item 8G. Clarifying answers were provided by Willdan Consultant Principal Planner Edwards and City Attorney Donegan.
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - NONE
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
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)
Councilmember Wilson recused himself from the item due to his residence being in proximity to the applicant and left the dais at 7:12 p.m.
Presentation by Willdan Consultant Principal Planner Edwards Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
Councilmember Wilson returned to the dais at 7:22 p.m.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
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Monday, March 24, 2025
12. OLD BUSINESS - NONE
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PROJECTIONS AND BALANCING FOR THE GENERAL FUND
Presentation by Finance Operations Lead Consultant Samario Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to properly notice the Prop 218 Public Hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 refuse increase. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to have Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer work with the City Manager and other cities on drafting a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Los Angeles County Sherriff Department's staffing shortage. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
PROJECT AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Presentation by Management Analyst Crew
HQE representatives Charles West and Nancho Lopez
Motion by Mayor Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to have residents purchase SAFE units as desired directly through HQE. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2025
13.C. APPROVE A TRANSITION TO CIVICPLUS AGENDA MEETING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR A 3-YEAR TERM
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Public Comment: Melissa McNabb
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: Black
ABSENT: None
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
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Magday, March 24, 2025
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
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.G. APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ROLLING HILLS ESTATE'S' GEORGE F CANYON
NATURE CENTER PROJECT
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES:
ABSENT: None
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
Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL - NONE
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. UPDATE ON THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND REQUEST FOR DIRECTION Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath City Manager Bañales
Public Comment: Melissa McNabb
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Manday, March 24, 2025
Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to not pursue Option 2 as presented, an amendment with Pacific Architecture and Engineering. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Mayor Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to table the Item and further discussion of Options 1 or 3. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Black left the dais at 9:35 p.m.
15.B. CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATING IN A THIRD ANNUAL ARBOR DAY EVENT AT THE CITY HALL CAMPUS ON APRIL 25, 2025
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Horvath Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file and hold a publicized Arbor Day event with Bennett Landscape. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION - 9:40 P.M.
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
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (2 CASES) CPUC COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
AND SOCAL GAS
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)
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION- 10:04 P.M.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 10:04 P.M.
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2025
The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 p.m. on March 24, 2025. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 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,
hristian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
Jeff Pieper, Mayor
MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2025