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, September 10, 2024 7:00 PM Council Chamber
*CLOSED SESSION WILL COMMENCE AT 6:30PM AND REGULAR AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00PM
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records relating to each Open Session agenda item are available on the City's web site under City Council Meeting agendas at www.RollingHillsEstates.gov and during regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk. Meetings are live broadcast on the City's web site and a recording is available for viewing after each meeting. Meetings are also broadcast on PVP-TV Channel 35 (Cox) and Channel 39 (Verizon).
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
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING SEPTEMBER 2024 "NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
B. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15- OCTOBER 15
"HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
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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 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2024
Recommendation: Approve warrants 67658 through 67775 in the amount of $595,165.80, and Supplemental Warrants 080424 through 080624; in the amount of $190,369.47; for a grand total amount of $785,535.27 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT REVISED OF JUNE 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF JULY 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF JULY 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
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H. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
I. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2024
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
J. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
K. PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
L. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF AUGUST 22, 2024
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
NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. USER FEE UPDATE - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENTS
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director Recommendation: That the City Council receive the report on the comprehensive User Fee Study for the Community Development and Public Works Departments, discuss the issues, and direct staff to return at the next regularly scheduled meeting with a draft cost recovery policy and annual increase mechanism, for City Council consideration.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Report on Development Cost of Services (User Fee) Study, Matrix Consulting Group Attachment B - Draft Master Fee Schedule
Attachments:
B. APPROVAL OF THE GOOD NEIGHBOR PLEDGE THROUGH THE SOUTH
BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS IN RESPONSE TO JOHNSON V. GRANTS PASS SUPREME COURT RULING
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Good Neighbor Pledge.
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.
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.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm
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