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City of Rolling Hills INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution No. 1222 Next Ordinance No. 359
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding the items on the
consent calendar or items not listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take
place on any items not on the agenda.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council
Actions.
A. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Correspondence from Republic Services confirming the following dates for the 2018
clean up events in the City of Rolling Hills: April 18 (green waste), April 25 (bulky
items), April 28 (shred & e-waste), September 12 (green waste), September 26 (bulky
items), September 29 (shred & e-waste).
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
C. Assignment of Agreement with Jenkins & Hogin for City Attorney Services to Best Best
& Krieger.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-02. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL
OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE TO LEGALIZE AND RETAIN
PREVIOUSLY GRADED PATH AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AND TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LOT IN
ZONING CASE NO. 935, 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE NORTH (LOT 15, 16, 17-
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MR), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (CIPOLLA). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, SECTION 15303.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE.
7. OLD BUSINESS
NONE.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 MID-YEAR BUDGET
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS.
B. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY GUIDELINES FOR STABLE
& CORRAL CONSTRUCTION.
9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
NONE.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
12. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: CIVIC CENTER AND PARKING AREA, TENNIS COURTS, RIDING
RINGS, STORM HILL PARK
CITY NEGOTIATOR: CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
UNDER NEGOTIATION: LEASE PRICE
13. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION (ORAL REPORT).
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item.
Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for
review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure
accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting.
The Community
The City of Rolling Hills, with
panoramic and tree lined views of Los
Angeles and the Pacific Ocean, is
nestled a top the Palos Verdes
Peninsula. The bucolic three-square
mile community, incorporated in 1957,
has stayed true to its original General
Plan as designed by A.E. Hansen. With
a rural, equestrian character, the City
consists of single family, one-story,
ranch-style homes surrounded by
open space; rolling, hillside
landscapes; natural Mediterranean
habitat; wildlife; and 30 miles of trails.
With just under 2,000 residents, high
service levels and excellent customer
service are not only expected, they are
a source of pride. The City maintains
an excellent relationship with its
residents, volunteers and community
organizations.
Roadways in the City are private; they
are deeded by the property owners to
the Rolling Hills Community
Association for maintenance and use
by the residents and the public. Most
of the homes are on septic tanks and
there is no City-owned infrastructure.
In recognition of the topography of the
City, there is a history of active and
ancient landslides in the community.
City Government The City of Rolling Hills is a General Law
city operating under the Council-Manager
form of government. The City Council
consists of five members elected at large for
staggered four-year terms. The positions of
Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are rotated
annually among the City Council Members.
The City also has a Planning Commission
and Traffic Commission consisting of
residents appointed by the City Council.
The City Manager, serves as the Chief
Executive of the City. The City Manager,
appointed by the City Council, is
responsible for the typical aspects of a City
Manager’s position including policy
implementation, preparation, presentation
and implementation of an annual budget,
interfacing with various City Commissions
and Committees, implementation and
overseeing contracts and agreements,
disaster response and emergency
preparedness, and the day-to-day
operations of the City. City staff consists of
a Planning Director, Senior Planner, City
Clerk/Executive Assistant and
Administrative Assistant. Rolling Hills is a
"contract city," contracting with the County
of Los Angeles and a variety of vendors for
services. The City is one of the original
members of the California Contract Cities
Association.
The City and the Rolling Hills Community
Association (RHCA) both have jurisdiction
over the Rolling Hills community. The
RHCA, a homeowners association is
responsible for enforcing the CC&Rs. The
RHCA has the same boundaries as the City.
The RHCA is responsible for all easements
in the community including roadways and
trails, architectural review of all
development and access to the City, which
is through three private gates.
The Position With a staff of four and multiple contracts
for providing municipal services, the City
Manager position requires a variety of
skills, a wide range of knowledge, and the
ability to balance multiple tasks and
projects. Generally speaking the position
involves:
•Attendance at City Council, Planning
Commission, Traffic Commission and
community meetings
•Public speaking
•Report writing
•Brokering and facilitating solutions to
problems and issues
•Disaster preparation, training and
response
•Development and implementation of
programs and policies including
finance/budgeting, animal control, solid
waste services, code enforcement
•Implementation and management of
various projects, including public works,
storm water control, underground utility,
sewers, traffic related, etc.
•Contract negotiation and administration
•Staff development and oversight
•Team work
•Providing leadership and guidance
•Policy recommendation
•Meeting management
•Public, community, and
intergovernmental relations
•Event coordination and planning
•Strategic planning and thinking
•Civic engagement
The City's General Fund annual budget is
approximately $2.1 million generated from
property taxes and building permits.
All City employees provide services as
Disaster Service Workers in the event of an
emergency / disaster.
The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate would be a
professional who desires diversity in
the position’s tasks and
responsibilities; a strong will and
commitment to continuous
improvement of the organization; has
strengths in communication, human
relations and transparency; and values
public service. The qualities the City
Council will be looking for in its next
City Manager is someone who is:
communicative; friendly; available
for community meetings; punctual;
experienced in public relations and
civic engagement; comfortable
working in a small town
environment; has strong project
management skills, anticipates
issues; patient; a problem solver;
open to ideas and suggestions;
flexible but firm in problem
resolution; a decision maker; a team
player; supportive of staff; a leader
to Council, Planning Commission and
Traffic Commission; understanding
of Rolling Hills’ history; able to build
a strong relationship with Fire,
Sheriff, the Homeowner’s
Association, and community
organizations; fair and ethical; a
good listener; does not take sides
other than support and implement
the Council’s positions; facilitative;
service oriented; and diplomatic.
The candidate selected for the position
is expected to serve in the position for
a minimum of 3 - 5 year s.
Compensation & Benefits Salary offered within the range to be
commensurate with education and
experience. The City, including the City
Manager, is on a 9/75 schedule. City
participates in CalPERS Retirement
System 2%@60 for classic PERS
members and 2%@62 for new PERS
members and provides single-party
retiree health benefits through CalPERS.
Employees pay the employee portion of
the CalPERS Retirement System and
Social Security. The City participates in
the CalPERS healthcare program - the
City pays 100% of single party coverage
and 80% of dependent coverage up to a
maximum approved by the City Council.
Similarly, vision and dental coverage is
provided. The City also offers a deferred
compensation 457 plan. All full time
employees earn 7 hours of vacation per
calendar month of employment.
Additional vacation days after 3, 5 & 10
years of service up to 300 hours of
vacation leave and up to 225 hours of
sick leave. The City observes 11 fixed
holidays plus each employee is allowed
one floating holiday per calendar year.
City of Rolling Hills
Application & Selection Process
Candidates are requested to send a
resume, employment application and
letter of interest to:
City Manager Recruitment
c/o Yvette Hall, City Clerk
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Email: yhall@cityofrh.net
Resumes and employment application
should be submitted by 4:00 pm on
Monday, May 21, 2018.
For the job description and
employment application, please visit:
Rolling-Hills.org/index.aspx?NID=89
Following the submission deadline, the
candidates with the most relevant
qualifications will be interviewed.
Rev. 2018
CITY MANAGER
$xx,xxx - $xxx,xxx City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road • Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • (310) 377-1521 • www.rolling-hills.org
City of Rolling Hills
CITY MANAGER
Salary: $XX.XXX - $XX,XXX per month
Plus excellent benefits for employees and eligible dependents. City participates in
CalPERS, (employees pay employee portion of the CalPERS Retirement System and
Social Security).
Final date to file: Monday, May 21, 2018 by 4:00 P.M.
Rolling Hills, a small, entirely residential equestrian community located atop the Palos
Verdes Peninsula of Los Angeles County, is seeking a qualified and motivated
professional to serve as City Manager. The City, a general law city, operates under the
Council-Manager form of government with five council members elected at large, with
each serving a rotation as Mayor. Full-time City staff consists of 4 other staff members.
Many services are provided through contracts. The community is gated and also
governed by a community association through its CC&Rs. The successful individual
would be experienced in city management, service oriented and has the highest
integrity.
Visit: Rolling-Hills.org/index.aspx?NID=89 for additional information and required
application or call 310-377-1521. The City of Rolling Hills is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
NOTE: 175 words maximum
The Community
The
City
of
Rolling
Hills,
with
panoramic
and
tree
lined
views
of
Los
Angeles
and
the
Pacific
Ocean,
is
nestled
a
top
the
Palos
Verdes
Peninsula.
The
bucolic
three-‐square
mile
community,
incorporated
in
1957,
has
stayed
true
to
its
original
General
Plan
as
designed
by
A.E.
Hansen.
With
a
rural,
equestrian
character,
the
City
consists
of
single
family,
one-‐story,
ranch-‐style
homes
surrounded
by
open
space;
rolling,
hillside
landscapes;
natural
Mediterranean
habitat;
wildlife;
and
30
miles
of
trails.
With
just
under
2,000
residents,
high
service
levels
and
excellent
customer
service
are
not
only
expected,
they
are
a
source
of
pride.
The
City
maintains
an
excellent
relationship
with
its
residents,
volunteers
and
community
organizations.
Roadways
in
the
City
are
private;
they
are
owned
by
the
property
owners
in
the
community
and
maintained
by
the
Rolling
Hills
Community
Association.
Most
of
the
homes
are
on
septic
tanks
and
there
are
no
City-‐owned
storm
drains
in
the
City.
In
recognition
of
the
topography
of
the
City,
there
is
a
history
of
active
and
ancient
landslides
in
the
community,
and
both
trees
and
views
are
valued
by
residents.
City Government
The
City
of
Rolling
Hills
is
a
General
Law
city
operating
under
the
Council-‐
Manager
form
of
government.
The
City
Council
consists
of
five
members
elected
at
large
for
staggered
four-‐year
terms.
The
positions
of
Mayor
and
Mayor
Pro-‐Tem
are
rotated
annually
among
the
City
Council
Members.
The
City
also
has
a
Planning
Commission
and
Traffic
Commission
consisting
of
residents
appointed
by
the
City
Council.
The
City
Manager,
who
currently
also
holds
the
title
of
City
Clerk,
serves
as
the
Chief
Executive
of
the
City.
The
City
Manager,
appointed
by
the
City
Council,
is
responsible
for
the
typical
aspects
of
a
City
Manager’s
position
including
policy
implementation,
presentation
and
implementation
of
an
annual
budget,
disaster
response
and
emergency
preparedness,
and
the
day-‐
to-‐day
operations
of
the
City.
City
staff
consists
of
a
Planning
Director,
Deputy
City
Clerk/Executive
Assistant
and
Administrative
Assistant.
Other
functions
and
most
services
are
provided
by
contract.
Rolling
Hills
is
a
"contract
city,"
contracting
with
the
County
of
Los
Angeles
and
a
variety
of
vendors
for
services.
The
City
is
one
of
the
original
members
of
the
California
Contract
Cities
Association.
The
City
is
one
of
two
agencies
with
jurisdiction
over
the
Rolling
Hills
community.
The
second
agency
is
the
Rolling
Hills
Community
Association
(RHCA),
a
homeowners
association
with
the
responsibility
for
enforcing
the
CC&Rs.
The
RHCA
has
the
same
boundaries
as
the
City.
The
RHCA
is
responsible
for
all
easements
in
the
community
including
roadways
and
trails,
architectural
review
of
all
structures
in
the
City
and
the
gates
surrounding
the
City.
The Position
With
a
staff
of
three
and
multiple
contracts
for
providing
municipal
services,
the
City
Manager
position
requires
a
variety
of
skills,
a
wide
range
of
knowledge,
and
the
ability
to
balance
multiple
tasks
and
projects.
Generally
speaking
the
position
involves:
• Attendance
at
City
Council,
Planning
Commission,
Traffic
Commission
and
community
meetings
• Public
speaking
• Report
writing
• Brokering
and
facilitating
solutions
to
problems
and
issues
• Disaster
preparation,
training
and
response
• Development
and
implementation
of
programs
and
policies
including
finance/budgeting,
animal
control,
solid
waste
services,
code
enforcement
and
storm
water
management
• Contract
negotiation
and
administration
• Staff
development
and
oversight
• Team
work
• Providing
leadership
and
guidance
• Policy
recommendation
• Meeting
management
• Public,
community,
and
intergovernmental
relations
• Event
coordination
and
planning
• Strategic
planning
and
thinking
• Civic
engagement
• Development
and
implementation
of
Best
Management
Practices
The
City's
General
Fund
annual
budget
is
approximately
$1.5
million
generated
from
property
taxes
and
building
permits.
The Ideal Candidate
The
ideal
candidate
would
be
a
professional
who
desires
diversity
in
the
position’s
tasks
and
responsibilities;
a
strong
will
and
commitment
to
continuous
improvement
of
the
organization;
has
strengths
in
communication,
human
relations
and
transparency;
and
values
public
service.
The
qualities
the
City
Council
will
be
looking
for
in
its
next
City
Manager
is
someone
who
is:
communicative;
friendly;
available
for
community
meetings;
experienced
in
public
relations
and
civic
engagement;
comfortable
working
in
a
small
town
environment;
anticipates
issues;
patient;
a
problem
solver;
open
to
ideas
and
suggestions;
flexible
but
firm
in
problem
resolution;
a
decision
maker;
a
team
player;
supportive
of
staff;
a
leader
to
Council,
Planning
Commission
and
Traffic
Commission;
understanding
of
Rolling
Hills’
history;
willing
to
do
everything;
able
to
build
a
strong
relationships
with
Fire,
Sheriff,
the
homeowner’s
association,
and
community
organizations;
fair
and
ethical;
a
good
listener;
does
not
take
sides
other
than
support
and
implement
the
Council’s
positions;
facilitative;
service
oriented;
and
diplomatic.
The
candidate
selected
for
the
position
is
expected
to
serve
in
the
position
for
a
minimum
of
3
to
5
years.
Compensation &
Benefits
The
City,
including
the
City
Manager,
is
on
a
9/75
schedule,
although
the
City
Manager
is
expected
to
be
available
at
all
times
as
necessary.
“Classic”
members
of
CalPERS
or
a
retirement
system
with
reciprocity
to
CalPERS
participate
in
the
CalPERS
2%@60
pension
program.
New
members
participate
in
the
2%@62
program.
Employees
hired
after
January
1,
2013
pay
the
employee
portion
of
the
pension
cost.
For
healthcare,
the
City
participates
in
the
CalPERS
healthcare
program
-‐
the
City
pays
100%
of
single
party
coverage
and
80%
of
dependent
coverage.
Similarly,
vision
and
dental
coverage
is
provided.
The
City
also
provides
single-‐party
retiree
health
benefits
through
CalPERS.
The
compensation
for
the
position
will
be
negotiated,
commensurate
with
the
experience
and
background
of
the
successful
candidate.
City of Rolling Hills
Application &
Selection Process
Candidates
are
requested
to
send
a
resume
and
letter
of
interest
to:
City
Manager
Recruitment
City
of
Rolling
Hills
2
Portuguese
Bend
Road
Rolling
Hills,
CA
90274
Resumes
should
be
submitted
by
August
30,
2013.
Immediately
following
the
submission
deadline,
the
candidates
with
the
most
relevant
qualifications
will
be
interviewed.
Rev.
6/23/13
CITY
MANAGER
City of Rolling Hills
2
Portuguese
Bend
Road
•
Rolling
Hills,
CA
90274
•
(310)
377-‐1521
•
www.rolling-‐hills.org
2013