MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 14, 2026
Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, September 14, 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 7:03 p.m. Mayor Dieringer presiding.
2. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent: Wilson, Black
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Nicolas Papajohn, City Attorney
Robert Samario, Finance Operations Lead Consultant
Ethan Yu, Intern
3. Pledge Of Allegiance – Councilmember Pieper
4. Presentations / Proclamations / Announcements
4.A. Recognition of Good Samaritans who responded to a Portuguese Bend Road lightning strike tree fire on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Mayor Dieringer recognized Good Samaritans Larry and Brian Bertolucci, and the LA County Fire Department for their response to a tree fire.
5. Approve Order of the Agenda
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to approve the order of the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson, Black
6. Blue Folder Items (Supplemental)
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file Blue Folder item 12C. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson, Black
7. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Public Comment: Judith Haenel
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8. Consent Calendar
8.A. Approve Affidavit of Posting for the City Council Regular Meeting of September 14, 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 August 24, 2026: City Council Regular Meeting
8.D. Payment of Bills
8.E. Adopt Resolution No. 1424 authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Modification to increase Appropriations and Estimated Revenues in the Capital Projects Fund (40) in the amount of $445,518 to account for the contributions from the Rolling Hills Community Association for the Tennis Courts ADA Improvements Project Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson, Black
9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items – None
10. Commission Items – None
11. Public Hearings – None
12. Discussion Items
12.A. Receive and File Preliminary Year-End results for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2026 Presentation by Finance Operations Lead Consultant Samario Mayor Pro Tem Black arrived at 7:17 P.M.
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
12.B. Receive and file updates regarding the funded status of the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and pension program
Presentation by Finance Operations Lead Consultant Samario Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
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AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
12.C. Consideration of Revisiting Fireworks Enforcement and Administrative Citation options (Presented by Ethan Yu, 2026 Summer Intern)
Presentation by Management Analyst Crew and Intern Yu
Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to adopt Option B and a portion of Option C, directing staff to further evaluate how the level of proof would be defined and the correct location of the offense would be established. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
Councilmember Pieper left the dais at 8:39 P.M. and returned at 8:40 P.M.
13. Matters From the City Council
Councilmember Mirsch reported on a dead coyote found at a resident’s property and noted Animal Control’s response was expected to be 72 hours. Councilmember Mirsch noted Janice Hahn’s office assisted in having the coyote removed before the 72-hour timeframe and shared the information with the Council and staff for awareness.
13.A. Discussion and Direction Regarding an Updated City Council Group Photograph Presentation by Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Horvath Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Mayor Dieringer to schedule a time to take Council photographs. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: Mirsch
ABSENT: Wilson
13.B. Receive and File an Update Regarding the Los Angeles County Measure G Governance Reform Task Force
Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file; authorize the Mayor to work with staff in reaffirming the City Council’s position. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
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13.C. Consideration of a Letter Requesting the Governor’s Veto of Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor) Regarding Public Employee Retirement Benefits
Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file; reaffirm the City Council’s prior direction, and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting the Governor veto the bill. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
13.D. Consideration of Support for Assembly Bill 1546 (Schultz) Regarding Repeat Driving Under the Influence Offenses
Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter requesting the Governor approve the bill. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
14. Matters From Staff
14.A. Receive and File a Verbal Update Regarding the City’s Outdoor Emergency Siren System Presentation by Management Analyst Crew
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
14.B. Receive and File a Verbal Update Regarding El Niño Conditions and Preparedness Efforts Presentation by Management Analyst Crew
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Black, seconded by Councilmember Pieper to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
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14.C. Adopt Resolution No. 1423 and approve an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Complaint Policy to ensure compliance with the ADA, 28 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 35.107 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Presentation by Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Horvath Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to adopt Resolution No. 1423. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
14.D. Consideration of an Advertisement in the Peninsula Symphony’s 60th Season Program Book Presentation by Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Horvath Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Black to approve the $250.00 expenditure for an advertisement in the Peninsula Symphony’s program book. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson
Before moving into Closed Session, Mayor Dieringer honored the life and memory of Dr. Arthur Zimmerman, a longtime resident of the community since 1971. Dr. Arthur Zimmerman was well known as an avid walker, particularly along Crest Road. His dedication to walking inspired improvements along Crest Road, where the Rolling Hills Community Association enhanced the shoulder to improve space for equestrians and pedestrians.
The City Council extended its sincere condolences to Dr. Zimmerman’s family and friends.
15. Recess To Closed Session – 9:15 P.M.
15.A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: Rolling Hills Canyon Oversight and Runoff Evaluation Assoc. v. City of Rolling Hills (Case No. 26STCP03217)
Councilmember Wilson arrived at 9:29 P.M.
16. Reconvene To Open Session – 10:05 P.M.
17. Adjournment: 10:06 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:06 p.m. on September 14, 2026 in memory of Dr. Arthur Zimmerman. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 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 the 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.