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, May 24, 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, 2505, and proposed Resolution No. 2507, 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: 892 7403 6356 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: 892 7403 6356, 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 May 24, 2022
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 31, 2022 "WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY"
Attachments: Proclamation
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT "RECYCLING HERO" DRAWING FOR ONE YEAR
OF FREE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICE -
SECOND QUARTER 2022
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 MAY 2022
Recommendation: Approve warrants 65069 through 65131 in the amount of $594,475.44; and Supplemental Warrants 050122 through 050322 in the amount of $112,138.84; for a grand total amount of $706,614.28 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF APRIL 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF APRIL 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 10, 2022
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. ADJOURNED PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2022 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND
REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Minutes - Public Safety Committee
Minutes - Regional Contract Law Committee
Attachments:
H. 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 2507 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. 2507
I. RELEASE OF BONDS FOR CHADMAR GROUP/ROLLING HILLS
COUNTRY CLUB (RHCC) PROJECT
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the release of all remaining bonds for The Chadmar Group and Rolling Hills Country Club (RHCC), all to the satisfaction of Willdan Engineering.
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 in-person, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk. If you would like to address the City Council virtually, 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.
A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN 2022 UPDATE
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 741 AMENDING AND
RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.60 (SIGNS)
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council (1) open the public hearing and take testimony on proposed Ordinance No. 741; (2) close the public hearing; and (3) introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 741.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 741
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM FROM MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2022: PLAY STRUCTURE AT CHANDLER PARK
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the concept of installing small play equipment at Chandler Park with attention to equestrian safety which will contemplate placement of the equipment, possible fencing and brush clearance as needed, and signage to help educate the public on horse safety for visitors as well as signage for riders on nearby trail; and direct staff to further study the concept which could include ADA analysis of the park and a future conceptual design.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Mike Whitehead, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement per City Attorney’s approval and rates for the CPA firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to perform the annual audit and report for the Fiscal Year 2021-22, perform the single audit, prepare the Pepper Tree Foundation’s tax returns, and review the GANN appropriation limitation.
Attachments: Staff Report
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C. TASK ORDER TO RETAIN WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING
AND SAFETY SERVICES UNDER THEIR MASTER PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT
Memorandum from David Wahba, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Task Order with Willdan Engineering (under their existing Master Professional Services Agreement (MPSA)), subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to provide the city with complete building and safety services, on a time and materials cost basis.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 220194
ZONING CODE UPDATES TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL
PLAN 2040
COMMUNITY BENEFIT DENSITY PROGRAM
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Planning Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council consider the high-level overall structure of the program and its components, discuss the issues, and direct staff to further develop the framework for the Community Benefit Density program for additional discussion at a future meeting.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Waste Management’s request for a rate adjustment on all levels of service as included in the attached FY 2022-23 Collection Service Rate Schedule effective July 1, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
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F. AB 2011 (WICKS) - AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HIGH ROAD JOBS ACT OF 2022
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter in opposition to AB 2011 (Wicks), which would make 100% affordable housing projects by-right and subject to a streamlined review process if located in zones where office, retail, or parking are a permitted use. If the project is a mixed-used development, just 15% of the units are required to be affordable to lower income and 30% moderate income.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAFER AT HOME ORDER
(VERBAL REPORT)
10. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF PLANNING MANAGER JEANNIE NAUGHTON
11. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
12. 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.
13. 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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14. 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case
15. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Budget Workshop.
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