CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
4045 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274 TELEPHONE 310.377.1577 • FAX 310.377.4468
CITY COUNCIL
www.RollingHillsEstatesCa.gov
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 7:00 PM Teleconference
*CLOSED SESSION WILL COMMENCE AT 6:00 P.M. AND REGULAR AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00 P.M.
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), City Council Resolution Nos. 2487, 2490, 2491 and proposed Resolution No. 2493, due to the continuing state of emergency, including masking and social distancing directives as a result of the threat of the COVID-19 virus, this meeting is being held remotely via teleconference. There will not be a physical location for this meeting. Members of the public may participate in the meeting in the following ways:
- Members of the public may listen to the meeting live by calling: (1 669 900 6833) from any phone, Meeting ID: 849 7088 0788 Meeting Password: 066081. (Please note you will not have the ability to speak using the call in option from a phone line.)
- Public correspondence may be emailed to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Emails received before 3:00 p.m. prior to the start of the meeting will be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration and included as part of the record.
- Members of the public may also comment online using eComment on the “Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos” page of the City’s website (www.rhe.city/MeetingAgendas). Once the agenda is published, there will be an “eComment” button next to the linked agenda under "Upcoming Events". Follow this link to the City’s SpeakUp page. After you register, you may comment on any item on that particular agenda.
These comments can be seen by the public, will be considered by the Council and become part of the record.
- Members of the public who wish to speak during this meeting may join the Zoom meeting by accessing the Zoom app from a computer (downloaded at Zoom.com) or tablet or phone (downloaded in the App Store), by entering the following credentials: Meeting ID: 849 7088 0788, Meeting Password: 066081. Members of the public who join the Zoom meeting will not have video, and may request to speak using the following process: After joining the Zoom meeting, if you wish to speak, please select the "raise hand" option at the lower portion of your screen. The City Clerk will send you a chat message to identify which item on the agenda you would like to speak on and will unmute your mic at the appropriate time.
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records relating to each Open Session agenda item are available on the City's website under Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos at www.rhe.city.
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 25, 2022
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSION & COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
B. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed for individual consideration will be voted on separately.) A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for consideration to the City Council will be waived and all such ordinances and resolutions will be read by title only.
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF DECEMBER 2021 AND JANUARY 2022 Recommendation: Approve warrants 64557 through 64746 in the amount of $1,225,488.22; and Supplemental Warrants 120421 through 120521; 010122 through 010622; 64676V through 64702V (Printer Error); in the amount of $302,929.48; for a grand total amount of $1,528,417.70 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORTS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file.
November 2021 Investments Report
December 2021 Investments Report
Attachments:
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file.
November 2021 Revenue & Expenditure Report
December 2021 Revenue & Expenditure Report
Attachments:
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E. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2021
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2021
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
I. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION SPECIAL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
J. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 15, 2021
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
K. PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF JANUARY 10, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
L. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT
PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2493 to authorize the City Manager to continue to implement and utilize teleconference accessibility procedures to conduct public meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2493
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M. 2021-2022 BIANNUAL CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
6. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding items not listed on this agenda. If you would like to address the City Council, please refer to page 1 of the agenda for instructions and options to participate in the meeting. Under the State's open meeting law - the Brown Act - no action may be taken on any item not on the agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2494 APPROVING THE
PROPOSED USE OF FY 2022-23 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) open the Public Hearing; 2) receive any public testimony; 3) close the Public Hearing; 4) waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2494 authorizing execution of a contract with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission for participation in the program for funding of the ADA Access Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Program as identified in the Program and Conditions Assessment Report dated April 2, 2014 in the amount of approximately $29,889.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2494
B. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 210363: DRAFT GENERAL PLAN 2040
AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR)
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Planning Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) open the Public Hearing; 2) take public testimony; 3.) discuss the issues related to the Draft General Plan 2040 and Final Program Environmental Impact Report; 4) close the Public Hearing; and 5) adopt Resolution No. 2496, certifying the Rolling Hills Estates 2040 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 202105450, adopting the Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Report Program; and 6) adopt Resolution No. 2497, adopting the Rolling Hills Estates 2040 General Plan and 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution Nos. 2496 & 2497 CITY COUNCIL Page 4
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPEAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT GRANTED TO ROLLING HILLS
COVENANT CHURCH (RHCC)
LOCATION: 2222 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH; APPLICANT: ROBERT
CUBILLOS C/O OF RHCC
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct an appeal hearing for the Special Event Permit that was granted by staff on December 16, 2021 to the Rolling Hills Covenant Church (RHCC) for their outdoor parking lot tent, and uphold the Community Development Director’s approval of the Permit as conditioned. At the conclusion of the appeal hearing, unless the Council has any additional conditions that it would like added to the Permit, staff recommends that the issuance of the new Special Event Permit be affirmed with the addition of Condition No. 6 noted in the staff report.
Attachments: Staff Report
**ADJOURN TO PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING**
B. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Board of Directors receive and file this staff report.
Attachments: Staff Report
** RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING **
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2495 - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALRECYCLE SB 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Levi Sinkler, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. 2495, authorizing staff to apply to CalRecycle’s SB1383 Local Assistance Grant program and designating the City Manager, or his designee, as a “Signature Authority.” Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2495
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D. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: NEW PROGRAM
PROPOSAL - LA KINGS ICE
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council amend Section 5 of the City’s Fee and Charges Schedule to add a 20% Contract Class Recreation Split Fee as outlined in the staff report.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. CHARGE READY 2 PROGRAM UPDATE
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Levi Sinkler, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) approve the final design as reflected in Attachment A; 2) authorize the City Manager to sign a program agreement with SCE to participate in the Charge 2 Ready program; 3) authorize the City Manager to sign the document providing SCE an easement to monitor and maintain SCE owned equipment at the project location; 4) authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $68,100 payable to EV Connect; 5) authorize a Purchase Order in the amount of $4,200 payable to Horst K Electric upon installation of six (6) dual port charging stations; and 6) authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $79,530 from Park Facility Fees.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER AND
STATUS OF CITY EVENTS (VERBAL REPORT)
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
11. CITY COUNCIL / REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to provide information and reports to other Members of the City Council and the public on any issues or activities of Council Committees, ad hoc committees, regional or state-wide governmental associations, special districts, joint powers authorities and the various committees on which Members of the City Council might serve or have an interest, which are not otherwise agendized.
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A. LETTER TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) IN OPPOSITION TO RULEMAKING 20-08-020: NET ENERGY METERING
REVISIT
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter urging the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to oppose Rulemaking 20-08-020 (Net Energy Metering Revisit) at this time.
Attachments: Staff Report
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to request information on currently pending projects and/or issues of public concern, direct that an item be agendized for future consideration and/or make announcements of interest to the public.
A. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 2022
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council review and discuss the proposed Council/Committee assignments and approve as presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. 2022 POLICY DEVELOPMENT/ STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION -
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council review the items and make any additions or deletions, and confirm date of the meeting.
Attachments: Staff Report
13. CLOSED SESSION
If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on the Closed Session agenda, please contact the City Manager or City Clerk. Any reportable action taken in Closed Session will be reported in Open Session.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager (Quarterly Evaluation)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case
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14. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTER JONATHAN
FLAGLER
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.
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