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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 28, 2023
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates was called to order by MAYOR HUFF at 7:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by MAYOR HUFF.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura City Council Members Absent: Schmitz, Zerunyan
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Don Davis
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
Administrative Services Director Mike Whitehead
Public Works Director David Wahba
Community Development Director Jeannie Naughton
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Management Analyst Jessica Slawson
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
None.
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 will be considered under New Business.) COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 4A-L AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY
APPROVED.
B. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 2023
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MARCH 14, 2023
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
D. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF MARCH 2023
APPROVED WARRANTS 65977 THROUGH 66027 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$485,113.62 AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTS 020423 THROUGH
020523; IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,925.95 FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $576,039.57 WITH PROPER AUDIT.
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E. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF FEBRUARY 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
F. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF FEBRUARY 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
H. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 RECEIVED AND FILED.
I. TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023 RECEIVED AND FILED.
J. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2022
RECEIVED AND FILED.
K. 2023 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT RECEIVED AND FILED.
L. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF FEBRUARY 23, 2023
RECEIVED AND FILED.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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)
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.
Public Works Director Wahba provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public Works Director Wahba explained that there would be little to no traffic impacts from this project in response to COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER. He further explained that the project is estimated to take approximately 30 days.
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Public Works Director Wahba explained that the project will be finished with a natural vegetative slope, and that there is not currently a bridle trail or walking path is this area, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
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
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 Management Analyst Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2542 by title.
C. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING OF 2/21/2023 ACTION ITEMS 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.
Public Works Director Wahba provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4
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Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
Public testimony was received from John Owens and Lynn Yen.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER emphasized how limited the visibility is for both pedestrians and those on horses.
Traffic Engineer Joanne Itagaki of Willdan Engineering explained the pedestrian count analysis for the crosswalk, and also highlighted the option for a “turning vehicles yield to pedestrians” sign. She then discussed a variety of options discussed at the Traffic & Safety Committee meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER suggested doing a count of the cars that back up for the right turn in the morning hours.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA suggested adding a “yield to pedestrians” sign in the interim while taking the item back to the Traffic & Safety Committee for further consideration. Engineer Itagaki also suggest adding flags to the new sign for additional visibility.
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
DIRECT STAFF TO BRING THE “NO RIGHT TURN” SIGNS ON PALOS
VERDES DRIVE NORTH & EAST ITEM BACK TO THE TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, WHILE ADDING A “YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS” SIGN ADORNED WITH FLAGS AT THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY’S TRAFFIC ENGINEER IN THE INTERIM.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA suggested horse crossing pavement markings in addition to the proposed signs for Masongate Drive.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE 1) THE HORSE CROSSING SIGNS PROPOSED FOR
MASONGATE DRIVE AND DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING ITEM BACK TO
THE TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION OF HORSE CROSSING PAVEMENT MARKINGS; AND APPROVE 2) THE TRAFFIC
CALMING RELATED SIGNS ON PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
11. CITY COUNCIL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA attended the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) General Assembly last week along with MAYOR HUFF, staff and several Commissioners.
MAYOR HUFF attended the Neighborhood Watch meeting last week, the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) Regional Leadership Forum earlier in the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5
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month, threw out the first pitch for Silver Spur Little League’s Opening Day, attended the ribbon cutting for the School of Rock, and attended the Children and Family Garden Groundbreaking and Reception at South Coast Botanic Garden.
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR MAY 18-21
CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO ALLOW ANY/ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS TO ATTEND.
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.
Community Development Director Naughton provided a staff report (as per the agenda material.)
COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Stegura
ABSENT: Schmitz, Zerunyan
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:13 PM MAYOR HUFF adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of the children and teachers killed in the mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee this week. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Regular Meeting.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Lauren Pettit Britt Huff
City Clerk Mayor