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, March 28, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
NONE
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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 FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2023
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF MARCH 2023
Recommendation: Approve warrants 66028 through 66112 in the amount of $584,810.23 and Supplemental Warrants 030123 through 030523; 65987 VOID; 65887 VOID; 65871 VOID; in the amount of $191,782.59 for a grand total amount of $776,592.82 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
E. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF FEBRUARY 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF FEBRUARY 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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H. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
I. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
J. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND
REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER
2022
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Minutes - Public Safety Committee
Minutes - Regional Contract Law Committee
Attachments:
K. 2023 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rolling Hills Estates’ 2022 General Plan and Housing Element APRs, and direct staff to submit both reports to OPR and HCD.
Attachments: Staff Report
L. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Recommendation: Review and approve.
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
NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO E.C. CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY TO INSTALL STORMWATER DETENTION BASIN AND
DIVERSION INFRASTRUCTURE ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH
(SOUTH SIDE OF STREET, WEST OF ROLLING HILLS ROAD)
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to enter into a Public Works Contract with E.C. Construction (all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney), to undertake the PVDN Storm Water Detention Basin Project, under the project supervision of Willdan Engineering, in the amount of $76,705, plus a $20,000 contingency, for a grand total of $96,705.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2542 - AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES TO TRANSFER $18,970 OF ITS RULE 20A ALLOCATION TO
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Management Analyst
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2542, authorizing the City of Rolling Hills Estates to gift $18,970 of its Rule 20A allocation to the City of Rolling Hills and authorize the City Manager to provide SCE with an official letter of transfer to the City of Rolling Hills citing the mutual benefit to both communities.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2542
C. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING OF 2/21/2023 ACTION ITEMS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works and Joanne Itagaki, Traffic Engineering Deputy
Recommendation: That the City Council approve 1) the horse crossing signs proposed for Masongate Drive, and 2) the traffic calming related signs on Palos Verdes Drive East, for a total cost not to exceed $25,000. Staff further recommends that no action be taken at this time by the City Council for the installation of “No Right Turn” signs on Palos Verdes Drive North & East.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
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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.
A. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR MAY 18-21
Attachments: Flyer
B. SUPPORT LETTER FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1538 (AB 1538)
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City of Rolling Hills Estates in support of AB 1538, establishing a Clean Energy Reliability Program.
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
Next meeting: April 11, 2023
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