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.RollingHillsEstates.gov
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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Public Comment is welcome on any item during City Council consideration of the item. An opportunity is also provided for the public to comment on non-agenda items concerning City matters. If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on this agenda or make a general public comment, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. LION'S HEART
3. ROLL CALL
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 for individual consideration will be voted on separately.) CITY COUNCIL Page 1
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda March 12, 2024
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 FEBRUARY & MARCH 2024
Recommendation: Approve warrants 67164 through 67189 in the amount of $313,686.36 and Supplemental Warrants 020624 through 020724; in the amount of $98,656.68 for a grand total amount of $412,343.04 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Recommendation: Review & approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Recommendation: Review & approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 22, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 4, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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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. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 230516
PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND
AMENITIES PROPOSED UNDER THE CITY’S BONUS LEVEL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR A PROPOSED 90-UNIT APARTMENT
PROJECT
APPLICANT: RYAN ASH ON BEHALF OF VESTAR
LOCATION: 27525 NORRIS CENTER DRIVE
Memorandum from Whitney Berry, Senior Planner
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Receive any public testimony; 3) Discuss the issues; 4) Close the Public Hearing; and 5) Provide a preliminary determination that the proposed community amenities and benefits qualify for bonus level development pursuant to the City’s Bonus Level Development Program.
Attachments: Staff Report
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT AND GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORTS
Memorandum from Whitney Berry, Senior Planner
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the City of Rolling Hills Estates’ 2023 General Plan and Housing Element APRs, and direct staff to submit both reports to OPR and HCD.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW & FISCAL HEALTH REPORT
Memorandum from Michael Whitehead, Administrative Services Director & City Treasurer
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Mid-Year Budget Report and the Fiscal Health Report.
Attachments: Staff Report
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C. FOUNDERS PARK PROJECT - REQUEST TO AWARD PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO KORMEX CONSTRUCTION INC.
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Award a Public Works Contract to Kormex Construction Inc. in the amount of $270,435 (which includes a 10% contingency), for the construction of Founders Park, all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney; and, 2) Approve a budget adjustment in Account No. 5269-430 adding $150,000, for a new total account budget of $300,000 in Park Facilities Fees.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. TASK ORDER NOS. 2024-12 AND 2024-13 FOR WILLDAN
ENGINEERING TO PREPARE: 1) PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT; AND 2) TO
PREPARE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND GRANT FUNDING
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (HSIP), CYCLE 11 PROJECT
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve Task Order Numbers 2024-12 ($81,000) and 2024-13 ($54,033) under Willdan Engineering’s Master Professional Services Agreement, totaling $135,033, all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE ACTION ITEMS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director and Reggie Greene, Traffic Engineering Deputy
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the following recommended action items of the Traffic & Safety Committee: 1) Install a plaque sign below each of the two recently-installed “No Right Turn on Red” signs on Palos Verdes Dr. North & East to read: “7 AM - 6 PM”; and, 2) Relocate and install a new yellow split intersection ahead sign on southbound Palos Verdes Dr. East, just south of Palos Verdes Dr. North, at the direction of the Traffic Engineering Deputy.
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.
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: Policy Development Session on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.
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