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 11, 2023 7:00 PM Council Chambers
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF DEPUTY OKAMOTO
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B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL AS DMV/DONATE LIFE MONTH Attachments: Proclamation
C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL AS EARTHQUAKE
PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
D. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 24, 2023 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 MARCH AND APRIL 2023
Recommendation: Approve warrants 66113 through 66144 in the amount of $114,724.95, and Supplemental Warrants 030623 through 030723 in the amount of $92,316.06 for a grand total amount of $123,941.01 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 2023
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. SPECIAL EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2023 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
E. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2023 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2023
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PORTUGUESE BEND HORSE SHOW REQUEST FOR ARENA #2 RENOVATION
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Mike Goldsmith, Maintenance Superintendent
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renovation of Arena #2 at Ernie Howlett Park in the total amount of $123,272, for a City cost of $61,636.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: SPORTS FIELD
USE POLICY
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager, Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Matt Morrow, Community Services Coordinator Recommendation: That the City Council review and approve the proposed Sports Field Use Policy.
Attachments: Staff Report
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C. NAMING OF FUTURE PARK SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH AND PALOS VERDES
DRIVE EAST
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council select “Founders Park” as the name for the future park site located at the northeast corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East and direct staff to install a plaque acknowledging the City’s founders at the future park.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. PARK PROJECT-AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to solicit bids for the construction of a new park at the northeast corner of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive East, with a sealed bid opening date of Thursday, May 25, 2023, all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO SB 423 (WIENER) - LAND USE:
STREAMLINED HOUSING APPROVALS: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENTS
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter in opposition to SB 423 (Wiener).
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
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.
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.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager and Assistant City Manager Employee Organization: City of Rolling Hills Estates Employees' Association B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager (Quarterly Evaluation)
14. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF FIREFIGHTER JEFFREY WINDLE Next Meeting: April 25, 2023
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