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, January 14, 2025 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
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING JANUARY 27, 2025 AS
INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
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.) CITY COUNCIL Page 1
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda January 14, 2025
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 DECEMBER 2024 & JANUARY 2025 Recommendation: Approve warrants 68059 through 68143 in the amount of $806,554.59 and Supplemental Warrants 120324 through 120524; 010125 through 010325; in the amount of $274,667.95 for a grand total amount of $1,081,222.54 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORTS OF NOVEMBER 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS OF NOVEMBER 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2024
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
G. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2024
Recommendation: Review and Approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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I. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE 2024 ATTENDANCE REPORT
Recommendation: That the City Council review the Commission/Committee attendance, and receive and file this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
J. 2024 BIANNUAL CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT, JUNE 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 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.
A. 2024 MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION OF
CALIFORNIA (MISAC) EXCELLENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - PRESENTATION BY RICH CASTILLION
B. SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN'S INTERIM CHIEF OPERATING
OFFICER, KATRYN HEISE - UPCOMING PROJECTS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2593 APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS
Memorandum from David Wahba, Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Receive any public testimony; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and, 4) Waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2593 authorizing execution of a contract with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission for participation in the program for funding of the ADA Access Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Program as identified in the Program and Conditions Assessment Report dated April 2, 2014 in the amount of $21,773.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2593
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
Memorandum from Michael Whitehead, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: That the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates receive and file Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Attachments: Staff Report
**ADJOURN TO PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING**
B. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
**RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING**
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. QUARTERLY WORK PLAN UPDATE
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.
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A. 2025 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Recommendation: That the City Council review and discuss the proposed Council/Committee assignments and approve as presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS Recommendation: That the City Council reappoint the current Commission and Committee members and make appointments to fill the vacancies on the Traffic and Safety Committee and Environmental Advisory Committee from the recently interviewed candidates.
Attachments: Staff Report
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 IN MEMORY OF FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER Next meeting: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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