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, February 14, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Laura Diepenbrock from PVP Village
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING FEBRUARY 2023 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
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B. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING FEBRUARY 2023 AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2023
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
C. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2023
Recommendation: Approve warrants 65879 through 65976 in the amount of $602,651.29 and Supplemental Warrants 020123 through 020323; in the amount of $119,329.25 for a grand total amount of $721,980.54 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
D. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2023 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. 2022-23 BIANNUAL CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT, JULY 1, 2022 TO JANUARY 31, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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G. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF JANUARY 2023
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 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION NO. 2540 APPROVING THE
PROPOSED USE OF FY 2023-24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of 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. 2540 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 $20,151.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2540
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION OF STORMWATER DRY WELL SITING STUDY BY
GEOSYNTEC CONSULTING INC.; AND, AMENDED PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) TO FURTHER RETAIN GEOSYNTEC TO
ASSIST WITH PROJECT ENGNIEERING, PREPARATION AND AWARD
OF BID, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: 1.) Receive a report from Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. on their Dry Well Siting Study; and 2.) Approve an amended Professional Services Agreement (PSA), attached, with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. to carry out the project’s final engineering specifications and plans, preparation of bid documents, and construction management for the installation of two new dry wells, in the total amount of$178,900 (using Measure W funds), all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (GSA)
5-YEAR RENEWAL FOR SERVICES
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached General Services Agreement (GSA) between the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the County of Los Angeles, which would go into effect on July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
**ADJOURN TO PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING**
A. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION FINANCIALS OVERVIEW 2019-2022 Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Executive Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
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B. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION WEBSITE OUTREACH
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Executive Board of Directors approve the development of a Pepper Tree Foundation website and authorize the Executive Director/City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Tripepi Smith for the development and hosting of the new website in the amount of $9,980 and $580 annually thereafter.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. REQUEST FOR A 19TH AMENDMENT COMMEMORATION PLAQUE
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the Pepper Tree Foundation Executive Board of Directors consider the proposal for recognition commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution and provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Executive Board of Directors appoint Mr. Steve Zuckerman to the Fundraising Committee.
Attachments: Staff Report
**RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING**
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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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 APPOINTMENTS
Memorandum from Lauren Pettit, City Clerk
Recommendation: That the City Council make appointments to fill the one (1) vacancy on the Environmental Advisory Committee and two (2) vacancies on the Traffic & Safety Committee from the recently interviewed candidates.
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.
NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF JACKIE CROWLEY
Next meeting: February 28, 2023
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