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, July 9, 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
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.) 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.
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B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE & JULY 2024
Recommendation: Approve warrants 67504 through 67543 in the amount of $399,111.68, and Supplemental Warrants 070124 through 070324 in the amount of $129,565.96; for a grand total amount of $528,677.64 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 25, 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING
HIGHLIGHTS OF
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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. 230037
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Take public testimony; 2. Discuss Ordinance No. 749; 3. Close the public hearing; 4. Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 749.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 749
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO BONADIMAN WATER INC. (BWI) TO MAKE STORM DRAIN REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT ON PALOS
VERDES DRIVE EAST (PVDE) AND TO CONSTRUCT A DRY WELL
STORM DRAIN INFILTRATION SYSTEM ON PVDE & BRIDLEWOOD
CIRCLE
Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1. Award a Public Works Contract to Bonadiman Water Inc. (BWI) to make storm drain repairs/replacements on Palos Verdes Drive East (PVDE) and to construct a dry well storm drain infiltration system, in the amount of $1,637,750, plus a 10% contingency ($163,775) for a total of $1,801,525; and, 2. Authorize $15,000 for Public Works Permits and inspections to be provided by Willdan Engineering.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (MPSA) WITH RISK
MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS INCORPORATED FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council Approve a 1) Master Professional Services Agreement (MPSA) approved as to form by the City Attorney with Risk Management Professionals Incorporated, and 2) Task Order 1-2024, under the MPSA in the not-to-exceed amount of $25,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO AB 3093 (WARD) LAND USE: HOUSING ELEMENT: STREAMLINED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition.
Attachments: Staff Report
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D. MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ANNUAL
AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER TASK ORDER
Memorandum from Fernando Estrada, Senior Accountant and Michael Whitehead, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation: That the City of Rolling Hills Estates approve the master professional services agreement as approved to form by the City Attorney and Task Order No. 2024-01 for the firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to perform the annual audit and report for Fiscal Year 2023-24; perform the single audit, if needed; prepare the Pepper Tree Foundation’s tax returns; and review the GANN appropriation limitation for a total amount not to exceed $51,405.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. QUARTERLY 2023-2024 WORK PLAN UPDATE AND WORK PLAN
2024-2025
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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