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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 11, 2024
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
MAYOR SCHMITZ called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by Los Angeles County Sheriff Lieutenant White.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura City Council Members Absent: Zerunyan
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Donald Davis
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
Public Works Director David Wahba
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Community Services Supervisor Rosa Pinuelas
Management Analyst Jessica Slawson
Code Compliance Officer Cameron Hall
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER requested to remove item 5J from the Consent Calendar for further discussion following approval of the 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.) MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5A-I AS FOLLOWS BY THE
FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura
ABSENT: Zerunyan
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY
APPROVED.
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE 2024
APPROVED WARRANTS 67413 THROUGH 67444 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$502,397.85, AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTS 060124 THROUGH
060324; 67030 VOID; IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,775.32; FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $628,173.17 WITH PROPER AUDIT.
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MAY 28, 2024
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 28, 2024
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
E. PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2024 RECEIVED AND FILED.
F. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2024 RECEIVED AND FILED.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2024
RECEIVED AND FILED.
H. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF MAY 23, 2024
RECEIVED AND FILED.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2571 CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE LOCAL
EMERGENCY ARISING FROM SIGNIFICANT LAND MOVEMENT ALONG AND IN
THE VICINITY OF PEARTREE LANE IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2571 CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY SIGNIFICANT LAND MOVEMENT ON PEARTREE LANE.
J. 2024 BIANNUAL CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT, JANUARY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 1, 2024
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER thanked staff for adding the new “action notes” column to the report as discussed.
Code Compliance Officer Hall explained that the biannual report is a snapshot of open cases between January 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER.
Code Compliance Officer Hall explained that it is not typical to follow up with the reporting party after the case is closed, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF inquired about a case specific case on the report where the City was denied access to a property.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE ITEM 5J AS FOLLOWS:
RECEIVE AND FILE.
MAYOR SCHMITZ so ordered.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Municipal Services Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
Management Analyst Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Discussion ensued about the fact that the rates have not yet been provided by the County, and the consideration of approving the contract without the set rates to avoid service disruption.
City Manager Grammer stated that staff shares the Council’s concern and explained that staff has requested the new rates numerous times, hence the delay in bringing the contract renewal to City Council for approval. He further noted that other contract cities are in the same position and have taken this renewal to their City Councils for approval without having the new rates from the County to ensure no disruption in service.
City Attorney Davis noted there is a 60-day termination provision if there was an extraordinary increase after contract approval.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura
ABSENT: Zerunyan
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2572 - APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCURE SERVICES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY UP TO AN AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) adopt Resolution No. 2572 approving the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and City of Rolling Hills Estates; 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the 5-Year Agreement on behalf of the City; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to procure services of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department up to an amount authorized in the City’s annual Operating Budgets for the Period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
Management Analyst Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Discussion ensued regarding the indemnity and liability section of the agreement.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA stated she was pleased to learn the indemnity and liability issues were still being negotiated.
MAYOR SCHMITZ praised the Sheriff’s deputies who serve the City with the Lomita Station but expressed frustration with the County’s contract process.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2572 APPROVING THE MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES; 2) AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE 5-YEAR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY; AND 3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCURE
SERVICES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UP TO AN AMOUNT AUTHORIZED IN THE CITY’S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura
ABSENT: Zerunyan
C. FOUNDERS PARK PROJECT - REQUEST TO PURCHASE PLAY EQUIPMENT AND
PARK FIXTURES FROM COLUMBIA CASCADE AND BUSCH SYSTEMS FOR PHASE 2
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to purchase the Founders Park’s play equipment and fixtures from Columbia Cascade Company in the amount of $40,254.76, and two multi-bin waste receptacle units from Busch Systems, in the amount of $5,715.04, for a total of $45,969.80.
Public Works Director Wahba provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public Works Director Wahba outlined the details of the play equipment, which will blend in with the natural surroundings, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER.
Public Works Director Wahba confirmed all plans are ADA compliant, in response to MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chambers, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PURCHASE THE FOUNDERS PARK’S PLAY
EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES FROM COLUMBIA CASCADE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,254.76, AND TWO MULTI-BIN WASTE RECEPTACLE UNITS FROM BUSCH SYSTEMS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,715.04, FOR A TOTAL OF $45,969.80.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura
ABSENT: Zerunyan
D. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM FROM MEETING OF MAY 21, 2024: FOUNDERS PARK SIGNAGE
Recommendation: That City Council approve the proposed signage language and Sample #3 to be installed at Founders Park adjacent to a centralized park bench.
Community Services Supervisor Pinuelas provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Community Services Supervisor Pinuelas explained that staff developed the samples and provided them to the Park & Activities Commission for review and feedback, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF.
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 HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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APPROVE THE PROPOSED SIGNAGE LANGUAGE AND SAMPLE #3 TO BE
INSTALLED AT FOUNDERS PARK ADJACENT TO A CENTRALIZED PARK BENCH.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura
ABSENT: Zerunyan
9. OLD BUSINESS
None.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Davis followed up on COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF’s inquiry about the code compliance case in item 5J and explained that some cases require a court-ordered inspection warrant in order to gain access for inspections.
11. CITY COUNCIL/REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF attended the Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division General meeting last week at the Los Angeles Air Force Base where she was elected to be Vice President of the Los Angeles Division.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA attended the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Board meeting Thursday, and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Steering Committee meeting yesterday.
MAYOR SCHMITZ reminded the community to remove all sitting water to minimize mosquitos.
MAYOR SCHMITZ reported on the Pano AI Wildfire Camera press conference in Rancho Palos Verdes.
MAYOR PRO TEM STEGURA stated that she and COUNCILMEMBERS HUFF AND SCHACHTER attended the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Street Fair last weekend.
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CAL CITIES' ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16-18, 2024
CONSENSUS OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW ANY/ALL COUNCIL
MEMBERS TO ATTEND.
13. CLOSED SESSION
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:47 p.m. MAYOR SCHMITZ adjourned the meeting Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a Study Session on the Palos Verdes Drive North and Dapplegray School Intersection Improvement Project.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Lauren Pettit, City Clerk Velveth Schmitz, Mayor