MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, August 10, 2026
Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, August 10, 2026
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 Dieringer presiding.
2. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent:
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Whitney Berry, Planning Manager
Adarsh Tummala, Assistant Planner
Nicolas Papajohn, City Attorney
3. Pledge Of Allegiance – Councilmember Mirsch
4. Presentations / Proclamations / Announcements
4.A. Receive and file a presentation from the City of Rolling Hills Summer Interns on their respective projects
Presentations by Interns Alexander De La Torre and Gregory Willis.
5. Approve Order of the Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to move item 14A before item 8A.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. Blue Folder Items (Supplemental) – None
7. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items – None
Mayor Dieringer moved to Item 14A.
14. Matters from Staff
14.A. Receive and file a verbal update from the Los Angeles County Fire Department regarding the annual Defensible Space Inspections as conducted in June 2026 Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief David Dantic.
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No action taken.
Mayor Dieringer returned to the regular Order of the Agenda.
8. Consent Calendar
8.A. Approve Affidavit of Posting for the City Council Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026
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 Minutes of July 27, 2026: City Council Regular Meeting
8.D. Payment of Bills
8.E. For a Second Reading and Adoption: Adopt by Title only Ordinance No. 390, a City-initiated Zoning Code Amendment to amend sections of Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
8.F. Designate voting delegate and alternate voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference from September 23-25 to be held in Anaheim, CA
8.G. Approve Planning Commission incumbents Abby Douglass and Greg Kirkpatrick reappointments to complete the current term beginning January 2, 2026 and expiring January 1, 2030
8.H. Pulled by Councilmember Mirsch
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 8H. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items
8.H. Adopt Resolution No. 1420 authorizing a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Modification to increase appropriations by $38,497 in the General Fund Other Law Enforcement Expenses account funded from available General Fund Reserves for continued funding of the Regional Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) program, one-time camera replacement purchase, installation, ongoing maintenance and annual camera connectivity costs.
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10. Commission Items
Mayor Dieringer recused herself and left the dais at 7:52 p.m.
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10.A. Receive and File Zoning Case No. 26-02: Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new 7,050 square foot residence with basement, an attached three-car garage, a swimming pool/spa, non-exempt grading and other site improvements and finding the project exempt from CEQA for 1 Storm Hill Lane (Storm Properties, Inc.)(APN 7570-024-019) Presentation by Planning Manager Berry.
Public comment: Jay Ahluwalia
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem Black
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Dieringer
Mayor Dieringer returned to the dais at 8:04 p.m.
Planning Manager Berry introduced Assistant Planner Tummala.
11. Public Hearings – None
12. Discussion Items – None
13. Matters From the City Council
13.A. Consideration of a 2026 City Council Strategic Planning Workshop Presentation by City Manager Bañales.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black directing staff to begin preparing for and organizing a Strategic Planning Workshop following the November 2026 Election. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to send a Letter of Support to the City of Murrieta regarding their proposed Resolution submission to the League of California Cities calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or other Form of Initiative to ensure Final Local Authority over Housing and Land Use Decisions Presentation by Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Horvath Mayor Dieringer.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to authorize Mayor Dieringer to send a letter of support regarding the City of Murrieta’s proposed resolution to the League of California Cities General Assembly. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
13.C. Receive and File report regarding the Mayor's Letter Opposing Assembly Bill (AB) 1383 (McKinnor)
Presentation by City Manager Bañales.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote.
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.D. Receive and file a Verbal Update on matters related to Republic Services by Councilmember Mirsch
Presentation by Councilmember Mirsch.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to receive and file the verbal report and direct staff to explore ways the City could show its appreciation to the Republic drivers. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Mirsch announced the upcoming Coyote Management Workshop and recommended the Councilmembers to consider viewing the prerequisite video, “Coyote Smart California.” City Manager Banales shared that the workshop will be held on August 13 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and is listed in the Blue Newsletter.
Mayor Dieringer announced a League of California Cities Action Alert regarding a Governor’s Wildfire Liability Reform proposal that would limit public agency recovery.
Motion by Mayor Dieringer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black authorizing the Mayor to submit a Letter of Opposition. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. Matters From Staff
14.B. Consideration and Approval of an Administrative Policy for Compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Organic Waste Requirements
Presentation by Management Analyst Crew.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to adopt Resolution No. 1422.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer