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, May 14, 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. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA VILLAGE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2024 "OLDER AMERICANS
MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
B. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2024 "MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
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C. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2024 "MATERNAL MENTAL
HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
D. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 18, 2024 "NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY"
Attachments: Proclamation
E. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2024 "WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS 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. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF APRIL AND MAY 2024
Recommendation: Approve warrants 67301 through 67340 in the amount of $374,163.13, and Supplemental Warrants 040424 through 040524; 050124 through 050324; 67274 VOID; 67339 VOID; in the amount of $196,835.82 for a grand total amount of $570,998.95 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 1, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
E. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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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
NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST TO: 1) APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) FOR RNT ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES; 2) ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH KIZH NATION INDIAN TRIBE FOR NATIVE
AMERICAN MONITORING SERVICES; AND, 3) APPROVE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) FOR ULTRASYSTEMS
ENVIRONMENTAL FOR BIOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND
PALEONTOLOGICAL MONITORING SERVICES.
PROJECT: GEORGE F CANYON NATURE CENTER REPLACEMENT
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH
& PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST (27305 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST) Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Authorize an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Roesling, Nakamura, and Terada (RNT) Architects, in the amount of $64,040, for additional architectural services during Project bidding and construction; 2) Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to UltraSystems Environmental in the amount of $50,201 to conduct studies/monitoring for the Project’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and 3) Direct the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Kizh Nation Indian Tribe for Native American Monitoring Services during site grading and initial construction in the amount of $31,318.40.
Attachments: Staff Report
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B. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Cal Cities Legislative Update and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to communicate the City’s support for or opposition to these bills, as requested, when it is in the City’s interest to do so.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. RETAIL THEFT LEGISLATION - LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Management Analyst
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the issues and authorize the Mayor to sign the letters of support for the proposed legislation addressing retail theft and shoplifting (Attachments A - F).
Attachments: Staff Report
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2569 - EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE
HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Management Analyst
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2569 expressing support for the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2569
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.
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.
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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: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for a Budget Study Session CITY COUNCIL Page 5
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