MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 28, 2026
Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, September 28, 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 7:50 p.m. Mayor Dieringer presiding.
The meeting was delayed due to technical difficulties with the audio/visual equipment.
2. Roll Call
Councilmembers Present: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer Councilmembers Absent: Black
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, Assistant to the City Manager / City Clerk Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Whitney Berry, Planning Manager
Nicolas Papajohn, City Attorney
3. Pledge Of Allegiance – Councilmember Wilson
4. Presentations / Proclamations / Announcements
4.A. Mayor's presentation of a Proclamation in recognition of California Water Service's 100 Years of Service
Due to delays caused by technological difficulties, Mayor Dieringer continued the presentation to the next meeting. Without objection, so ordered.
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, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
6. Blue Folder Items (Supplemental) – 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 September 28, 2026
8.B. Approve Motion to Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions Listed on the Agenda
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8.C. Approve the following Minutes of September 14, 2026: City Council Regular Meeting
8.D. Payment of Bills
8.E. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for August 2026 Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items – None
10. Commission Items
10.A. Zoning Case No. 2026-70: Lot Line Adjustment to Combine Three Lots into One Larger Lot with Combined Gross Area of 2.22 Acres at 2 Williamsburg Lane (Lots 44, 45 & 46-ARH)(Paesano) Presentation by Planning Manager Berry
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black
10.B. Zoning Case No. 2026-40: Site Plan Review for remodel and additions to an existing singlefamily residence, and a Variance request to designate a stable and corral set aside area in the front yard; and finding the project exempt from CEQA for 7 Outrider Road (Lot 79-EF) (TRH I LLC)
Presentation by Planning Manager Berry
Mayor Pro Tem Black arrived at 8:14 p.m.
Public Comment: Judith Haenel
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
11. Public Hearings – None
12. Discussion Items
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12.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the PANO AI Wildfire Detection Camera System
Presentation by Management Analyst Crew
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to approve as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black
NOES: Mayor Dieringer
ABSENT: None
At Councilmember Pieper’s request, staff was directed to research existing Peninsula Cities cost sharing allocation formulas and share findings with City Council. Without objection, so ordered.
13. Matters From the City Council
13.A. Update on Measure G Elected County Executive Recommendations (Dieringer) 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 to the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
13.B. Receive and File a Status Update Regarding the Governor’s Veto of Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor), Relating to Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits (Mirsch) Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Councilmember Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to receive and file. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. Matters From Staff
14.A. Recognition of the Rolling Hills Internship Program as a City Program Eligible to Receive Donations
Presentation by City Manager Bañales
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Mirsch to recognize the Rolling Hills Internship Program as an authorized City program eligible to receive donations, subject to the City’s Gift Policy. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Black, Mayor Dieringer
NOES: None