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, April 26, 2022 7:00 PM Teleconference/Council Chambers NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
In accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), City Council Resolution Nos. 2487, 2490, 2491, 2493, 2498, 2499, 2503, and proposed Resolution No. 2505, 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 broadcast via teleconference. Members of the public may participate in-person in the Council Chambers, or virtually 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: 886 8396 8052 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: 886 8396 8052, 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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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ROLLING ROBOTS
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF LOCAL STATE CHAMPIONS, ROLLING ROBOTS B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 24, 2022 AS A "DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE" OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915-1923
Attachments: Proclamation
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 APRIL 2022
Recommendation: Approve warrants 65022 through 65035 in the amount of $51,687.16 and Supplemental Warrants 040122 through 040322; in the amount of $111,669.79 for a grand total amount of $163,356.95 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF MARCH 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF MARCH 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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E. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 2022
Recommendation: Review and approve
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. EQUESTRIAN MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2022 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
I. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUED USE OF
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY PROCEDURES TO CONDUCT
PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2505 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. 2505
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 complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk. Under the State's open meeting law - the Brown Act - no action may be taken on any item not on the agenda.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 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) Re-open the Public Hearing; (2) Take public testimony; (3) Discuss the issues related to the Draft General Plan 2040 Final Program Environmental Impact Report; (4) Close the Public Hearing; and (5) Adopt Resolution No. 2496, certifying the Rolling Hills Estates 2040 General Plan and 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
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2506 - AMENDING THE CITY’S FINE SCHEDULE FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FINE
AMOUNT FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 9.04.040 AND 12.24.110 OF
THE ROLLING HILLS ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
POSSESSION AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Management Analyst
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution 2506, amending the City’s fine schedule for administrative citations to establish a special fine amount for violations of sections 9.04.040 and 12.24.110 of the Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2506
B. REVIEW OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 17.60 (SIGNS)
Memorandum from Don Davis, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council (1) review the proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17.60 and provide direction; and (2) unless further Council review is desired, direct staff to proceed with a formal ordinance for presentation to the Planning Commission.
Attachments: Staff Report
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C. LICENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD) FOR TEMPORARY USE OF
CITY PROPERTY (BUTCHER PARK AND WEIR PUMP STATION NORTH OF HARBOR SIGHT DR., WEST OF PALOS VERDES DR. EAST)
Memorandum from David Wahba, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached License and Reimbursement agreements with MWD, in the grand total amount of $246,402, all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. LETTER OF SUPPORT AB 2432 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES Memorandum from Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit a letter supporting AB 2432 “Neighborhood Electric Vehicles.”
Attachments: Staff Report
E. LETTER OF SUPPORT AB 2390 RETAIL THEFT AND AB 2545 STOLEN
FIREARMS
Memorandum from Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide.
.Recommendation
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction on AB 2390 Retail Theft and AB 2545 Stolen Firearms.
Attachments: Staff Report
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9. OLD BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR THREE-MONTH EXTENSION OF A SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT (SEP) 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 a hearing for the Rolling Hills Covenant Church (RHCC) requested three-month extension of their Special Event Permit (SEP) for the continued use of their outdoor parking lot tent, granted by the City Council on January 25, 2022, which would extend their Permit from May 1 to July 31, 2022; and, take one of the staff recommended actions as listed above in this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. REQUEST TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 STREET
RESURFACING PROJECT
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to solicit bids for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 street resurfacing project as summarized in this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER
(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.
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.
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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.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
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