CL_AGN_231009_CC_AgendaPacket_F1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
5.APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
This is the appropriate time for the Mayor or Councilmembers to approve the agenda as is or reorder.
6.BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Blue folder (supplemental) items are additional back up materials to administrative reports, changes to the posted
agenda packet, and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and
file.
7.PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding items not listed on this agenda.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda.
8.CONSENT CALENDAR
Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the
Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any Councilmember may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed,
discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded
Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The
Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has
not been pulled by Councilmembers for discussion.
8.A.APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2023
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 09, 2023
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
7:00 PM
The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website.
Both the agenda and the live-streamed video can be found here:
https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
Members of the public may submit written comments in real-time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net.
Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide
any other personal information that you do not want to be published.
Recordings to City Council meetings can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
Next Resolution No. 1350 Next Ordinance No. 384
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
8.B.APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
8.C.APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
8.D.PAYMENT OF BILLS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
9.EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
10.COMMISSION ITEMS
10.A.CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11 FROM
THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO.
22-51 FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH
RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA
IN THE FRONT YARD, (2) RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF
2½ FEET IN HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4)
NON-EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY
TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
CL_AGN_231009_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
CL_MIN_230925_CC_F.pdf
CL_AGN_231009_CC_PaymentOfBills.pdf
ATTACHMENT1_CL_PBN_230321_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_VicinityMap.pdf
ATTACHMENT2_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_DevelopmentTable_RevisedProject.pdf
ATTACHMENT3_2023-11_PC_Resolution_4PoppyTrail_ZC 22-51_F_E.pdf
ATTACHMENT4_PL_ADR_4PoppyTr_ZC22-51_230711_Email_DaveLong.pdf
ATTACHMENT5_CL_AGN_230718_PC_Item9A_PublicComment_NConstant.pdf
ATTACHMENT6_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment01.pdf
ATTACHMENT7_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment02.pdf
ATTACHMENT8_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment03.pdf
ATTACHMENT9_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment04.pdf
ATTACHMENT10_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment05.pdf
ATTACHMENT11_CL_AGN_CC_231009_09_CommissionItems_Email_Becker.pdf
ATTACHMENT12_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_Architectural.pdf
ATTACHMENT13_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_SitePlan_Grading.pdf
ATTACHMENT14_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-
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10.B.CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 FROM
THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO
23-077 FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN
THREE LOTS AT 10,12, AND 14 PINE TREE LANE TO CREATE TWO LARGER
LOTS WITH A COMBINED GROSS LOT AREA OF 7.84 ACRES (LOTS 85-1-RH,
85-2-RH, 85-3-RH) (HASSOLDT), AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
11.PUBLIC HEARINGS
12.OLD BUSINESS
12.A.APPROVE CURRENT NOISE LEVELS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR
RECONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 4B WITH AC
PROS TO RESOLVE AIRFLOW NOISE CONCERNS IN THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AS PART OF THE CITY HALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) PROJECT 2023-01
RECOMMENDATION: Evaluate the current noise levels in the Chamber and
approve as is or reconsider approval of Contract Change Order 4B; Approve
release of held checks for S&K Engineering and AC Pros.
12.B.APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN EMERGENCY OUTDOOR
SIREN SYSTEM AT THREE LOCATIONS, DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH
THE PERMITTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE SIREN SYSTEM, AND MAKE A
FINDING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
13.NEW BUSINESS
13.A.APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE TERM UNTIL
DECEMBER 31, 2043
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
51_Alternate_Development_on_Barn_Pad.pdf
ATTACHMENT1_BuildingVicinityMap
ATTACHMENT2_2023-12_PC_Resolution_101214PineTreeLane_ZC23-
077_Hassoldt_F_E.pdf
ATTACHMENT3_Existing_ProposedLotInformation
ATTACHMENT4_DevelopmentTable
ATTACHMENT5_TentativeLotLineAdjustmentMap
CL_BID_230905_2023-01_ACPros_CO-04A_ChamberAddedScope.pdf
CL_BID_230905_2023-01_ACPros_CO-04B_MechnicalRoomDamper.pdf
PW_OutdoorSirenSystem_Plans_OUTDOOR_MNS_-
_RHA_SUBMITTAL_10_03_23_V1.1.pdf
PW_OutdoorSirenSystem_Photos.pdf
CL_AGN_230706_HQE_SirenInstallation_F_A2_E.pdf
CA_AGR_230907_RHCA_LeaseAmendment03_PE.pdf
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14.MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A.VERBAL REPORT FROM THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE
ON THE OCTOBER 3, 2023 MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
15.MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FINAL GUEST
LIST; PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PURCHASE OF AN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS
TREE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve list as presented; provide direction to staff.
16.RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
16.A.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 54956.9 (D)(4).
ONE POTENTIAL CASE - 79 EASTFIELD DRIVE, APN 7567-005-028
RECOMMENDATION: None.
17.RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18.ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn in memory of resident Web Castor. Next regular meeting:
Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City
Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274.
CA_AGR_230710_RHCA_LeaseAmendment02.pdf
RHCA 2018-2028_SignedAgreement.pdf
CA_AGR_200717_FirstAmendment_RoadStriping_E.pdf
CL_AGN_231009_CC_HolidayOpenHouse_ProposedInviteList.pdf
Notice:
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.
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Agenda Item No.: 8.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2023
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_231009_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
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Administrative Report
8.A., File # 2030 Meeting Date: 10/09/202 3
To: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
From: Christian Horvath, City Clerk
TITLE
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 9,
2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
In compliance with the Brown Act, the following materials have been posted at the locations below.
Legislative Body City Council
Posting Type Regular Meeting Agenda
Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
City Hall Window
City Website: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/city_council/city_council_archive_agendas/index.php
Meeting Date & Time OCTOBER 9, 2023 7:00pm Open Session
As City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, I declare under penalty of perjury, the document noted above was
posted at the date displayed below.
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Date: Octo ber 6, 202 3
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Agenda Item No.: 8.B
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER
READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE
AGENDA
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Agenda Item No.: 8.C
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: SEPTEMBER
25, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_MIN_230925_CC_F.pdf
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MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2023
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Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Mon day, September 25 , 202 3
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person on the above date at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wilson
presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
Councilmembers Absent: Pieper
Staff Present: David Ready, Interim City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch
4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS – NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve order of the agenda .
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) – NONE
7. PUBLI C COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 REGULAR
MEETING
8.D. PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER
8.E. PULLED BY MAYOR PRO TEM MIRSCH
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MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2023
Page 2
8.F. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1349 TEMPORAILIY AUTHORIZING ROAD WORK ON
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve Consent Calendar
except Items 8D and 8E. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve the Payment of Bills
but remove the check for S&K Engineering and consider with Item 12A. Motion carried unanimously with the
following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR AUGUST
2023
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried
unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
10. COMMISSION ITEMS – NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 4B WITH AC PROS TO RESOLVE
AIRFLOW NOISE CONCERNS IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AS PART OF THE CITY
HALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PROJECT 2023-01
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
Interim City Manager David Ready
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to hold the payment for S&K
Engineering. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
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MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2023
Page 3
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to table this item pursuant to
discussion and direction by the Council to find other solutions. Motion carried unanimously with the following
vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.A. APPROVE FORMATION AND MEMBERS OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE REGARDING THE
ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT OF AN EMERGENCY SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
Presentation by Interim City Manager David Ready
Public Comment: Melissa McNabb, Arlene Honbo, Marita Geraghty
By unanimous consent the City Council selected Councilmembers Black and Dieringer to be members of
the Ad Hoc Committee along with a resident representative as selected by the Block Captains. Motion carried
unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
14.A UPDATE ON POINTS OF EGRESS DURING AN EMERGENCY EVENT AT CREST ROAD EAST
GATE AND USE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY TO CRENSHAW BLVD./SILVER SPUR LANE
(COUNCILMEMBER BLACK)
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Arlene Honbo, Melissa McNabb
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file. Motion carried
unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
Councilmember Dieringer shared information about Palos Verdes Peninsula Village and the service benefits
to elderly residents.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF NOVEMBER 27, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AND SCHEDULE A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
Mayor Wilson shared his thoughts and availability.
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MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, September 25, 2023
Page 4
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Black to cancel the November 27, 2023
Council meeting, hold a Council meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, and place Wednesday,
December 27, 2023 as a date for a potential meeting if needed. Motion carried unanimously with the following
vote:
AYES: Black, Dieringer, Mirsch, Mayor Wilson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pieper
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 8:13 P.M.
Mayor Wilson noted that the meeting will later be adjourned in memory of resident Donovan Black.
16.A. 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: INTERIM CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
UNDER NEGOTIATION: LEASE PRICE
16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6
CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR PATRICK WILSON
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 8:55 P.M.
No reportable action.
18. ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of resident Donovan Black.at 8:55 p.m on September 25 , 2023. The
next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, October 9, 2023
beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California. It will also be available via City’s website link at: https://www.rolling-
hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
All written comments submitted are included in the record and available for public review on the City website.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________________
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
____________________________________
Patrick Wilson, Mayor
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Agenda Item No.: 8.D
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:PAYMENT OF BILLS
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_231009_CC_PaymentOfBills.pdf
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Agenda Item No.: 10.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51 FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED
GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT
GRADING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO
CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA IN THE FRONT YARD, (2)
RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF 2½ FEET IN
HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4) NON-
EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY
TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this case at its meetings on March 21,
2023, July 18, 2023, August 15, 2023, and September 12, 2023. At the September 12th
meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11
approving the proposed project.
History
March 21, 2023 Planning Commission Field Trip and Evening Meeting
This item was originally presented to the Planning Commission on March 21, 2023. The
Planning Commission held a field trip at the site in the morning and an evening meeting. The
Commission voted to continue the item to the April 18th meeting so the applicant could look
into the issues discussed, particularly regarding development on the barn pad and reducing
grading. The motion passed unanimously.
On April 18, 2023, the applicant was still addressing the issues regarding grading and barn
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pad location so the item was not included on the agenda.
July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
The item was re-noticed for the July 18th Planning Commission meeting to give the applicant
more time to discuss relocating the proposed residence to the barn pad. At that meeting, the
Commission took public testimony and advised the applicant to continue working with
neighbors on the feasibility of developing the proposed residence on the existing barn pad.
The public hearing was continued to August 15, 2023.
Subsequently, the applicant met with Mr. Nikos Constant at 25 Georgeff Road, but the parties
were not able to come to an agreement on offsite remediation and development of the barn
pad. As such, the applicant is choosing to move forward with the original proposal of creating
a new building pad in the middle of the property.
August 15, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
Prior to the meeting, the applicant requested a continuance to further address the Planning
Commission's concerns with grading. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing,
received public testimony (there were no speakers), and continued the item to September 12,
2023.
September 12, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
Neighbors were concerned with the proposed project and staff received several emails prior to
the meeting which were forwarded to Commissioners and included as a supplement in the
Blue Folder. The Commission opened the public hearing and took public testimony. Public
comment was received from Dave Long, Mark Minkes, Nikos Constant, and Greg Becker.
Their concerns included the size and location of the proposed project, soil stability, and the
environmental exemption. It was requested that the project be continued for further
consideration. The Commission responded by indicating the public hearing began in March
2023 and the applicant considered revising the plan to develop on the barn pad, which was not
feasible. The applicant was able to reduce the amount of grading on the original development
pad as directed by the Planning Commission. The Commission acknowledged residents'
concerns and indicated the project has been ongoing for several months. The project has
been revised and the applicant was able to reduce the amount of grading.
Revised Project
The applicant, Dan Bolton of Bolton Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, Andy
Arvidson, revised the proposed project to reduce the amount of grading. This was
accomplished by removing the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in order to reduce grading.
Minor revisions were also made including slightly altering the building pad, shifting the garage
by three feet in order to accommodate the smaller building pad, and extending the length of
retaining walls along the driveway.
The revised proposal is a request to approve the construction of a new 7,290-square-foot (SF)
single-family residence with a 7,290 SF basement, 1,100 SF attached garage, 1,135 square
feet of attached covered porches, 195 SF attached trellis, 540 SF swimming pool/spa, pool
equipment, service yard, lightwells, maximum five-foot-high retaining walls, driveway,
walkways, landscaping, and other improvements.
Originally, the proposed project included 41,874 cubic yards (CY) of grading with , including
22,340 CY cut and 19,534 CY fill. The revised project reduces grading to 24,775 CY, including
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15,905 CY cut and 8,870 CY fill. However, the revision requires the export of 3,830 CY of
grading, not including exempt grading for the basement and swimming pool. The export
requires a variance and the application has been revised accordingly and the project has been
properly renoticed.
The swimming pool/spa, service yard and other minor improvements are typically not subject
to discretionary review. However, the swimming pool/spa requires a variance for location in
the front yard, and certain retaining walls require a variance for location in the front yard and
having an average height above two-and-one-half feet.
Building Pads/Driveway Access
The proposed project will create one new building pad in contrast to the original proposal
which included a pad for the ADU. The main building pad will be reduced from 20,635 SF to
19,600 SF located generally in the middle of the property. The building pad will be located
outside of any required setbacks and will be accessible via a new 20-foot-wide driveway that
connects to an existing driveway and ultimately to Poppy Trail. There will be a turnaround for
Fire Department access at the terminus of the new driveway on the main building pad. The
existing driveway, which connects to Poppy Trail, will be widened to 20 feet. The length of the
overall driveway from Poppy Trail to the main residence will be approximately 700 feet. The
Traffic Commission recommended approval of the widening of the driveway and apron at its
meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Zoning, Location, and Lot Description
The property located at 4 Poppy Trail is zoned RAS-2 and has a net lot area of 6.37 acres
(277,335 square feet). Only one building pad exists on the property and is located at the
highest portion in rear of the property. This building pad is 16,200 square feet and is
developed with a 3,330 SF stable.
The property is irregularly shaped and only has an 86-foot segment connected to Poppy Trail.
The front property line is considered the portion that connects to Poppy Trail plus the eastern
property line which parallels an equestrian dirt path known as the Sleepy Hollow Trail. Sleepy
Hollow Trail traverses much of the front yard setback which is 50 feet wide. The 50-foot-wide
rear yard setback is along the western property line and the 35-foot-wide side yard setback is
along all other property lines. The property slopes upward from Poppy Trail to the existing
barn in the southwestern corner. The elevation difference between Poppy Trail to the barn pad
is approximately 172 feet with the proposed main building pad approximately 100 feet higher
than Poppy Trail.
Previous Approvals
On May 18, 2004, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. 2004-13 A and B
approving a lot line adjustment between three parcels and a variance to retain an existing
stable on the subject property which is located in the side yard setback. The stable was
constructed around 1977 for use by the property owner who lived on the abutting property at 8
Reata Lane. On September 14, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2010-18 approving a lot line adjustment between three properties, included a lot owned by the
City.
DISCUSSION:
Revised Project
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Revised Project
The request is for a Site Plan Review for construction of the residence and appurtenant
structures and for grading. The applicant requests four variances: (1) swimming pool/spa in
the front yard; (2) retaining walls exceeding an average of 2½ feet in height; (3) retaining walls
in the front yard; and (4) non-exempt grading export.
The total structures will be 14,180 SF or 5.1% of the net lot area.
The flatwork area, which includes the driveway, paved walkways, patios, and courtyards is
17,400 square feet. This covers 6.3% of the net lot area.
Total disturbance covers 64,100 SF or 23.1%. This is reduced from the original of 109,995 SF
or 39.7% of the net lot area.
The residential building pad will be 19,600 SF (reduced from 20,635 SF) and the residence
and other structures will cover 53.6% of the pad, not including attached trellises which are
exempt.
The existing stable pad will not change. It is 16,200 SF and the stable covers 21.5% of the
pad.
A preliminary landscape plan has been reviewed by the City's landscape consultant for
compliance with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO); however, a
revised landscape plan is needed to address changes to the plan. The plan was reviewed for
appropriateness and adaptability of selected plants, water efficient irrigation design, and the
use of design elements that enhance the character of the community. The preliminary
landscape plan for the original project was found to be in compliance with MWELO and
landscape conditions will be included for installation and maintenance.
Site Plan Review
Site Plan Review (SPR) is needed for construction of any new building or structures, and non-
exempt grading per Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC) Section 17.46.020.
Variance Requests
Variance requests are needed to as mentioned above. Findings are necessary to support
approval of the variances.
Environmental Review
The proposed project has been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment
and is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts a
single-family residence, swimming pool, and accessory structures.
Public Participation
The public hearing was published in the Daily Breeze and notices were sent to owners within
1,000 feet of the subject property on three occasions:
March 10, 2023, for the March 21st meeting;
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July 8, 2023, for the July 18th meeting; and
August 31, 2023, for the September 12th meeting.
Mr. John Lacey was able to provide comments at the March 21, 2023 Planning Commission
meeting regarding reducing grading and land movement.
An email was received from Mr. Dave Long who indicated his home is situated directly across
the project site. Mr. Long is opposed to the project. His email is attached.
Correspondences and testimony were made by Mr. Nikos Constant. A letter is attached.
Other correspondences were received from Ms. Sharon Minkes and Mr. Gregory Becker,
which are included as attachments.
CRITERIA FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
17.46.050 - Required Site Plan Review findings.
The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a Site Plan Review application. No project which requires Site Plan Review
approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the
following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general
plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums,
and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable
area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and
surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible,
existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature
trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the
amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless
such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements
these elements with drought-tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and
enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or
transition area between private and public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of
pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
10. If all of the above findings cannot be made with regard to the proposed project, or cannot
be made even with changes to the project through project conditions imposed by City
staff and/or the Planning Commission, the site plan review application shall be denied.
CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES
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17.38.050 Required Variance findings .
In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following
findings:
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone;
2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is
denied the property in question;
3. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
4. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
5. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant;
6. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste
facilities; and
7. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT1_CL_PBN_230321_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_VicinityMap.pdf
ATTACHMENT2_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_DevelopmentTable_RevisedProject.pdf
ATTACHMENT3_2023-11_PC_Resolution_4PoppyTrail_ZC 22-51_F_E.pdf
ATTACHMENT4_PL_ADR_4PoppyTr_ZC22-51_230711_Email_DaveLong.pdf
ATTACHMENT5_CL_AGN_230718_PC_Item9A_PublicComment_NConstant.pdf
ATTACHMENT6_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment01.pdf
ATTACHMENT7_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment02.pdf
ATTACHMENT8_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment03.pdf
ATTACHMENT9_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment04.pdf
ATTACHMENT10_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment05.pdf
ATTACHMENT11_CL_AGN_CC_231009_09_CommissionItems_Email_Becker.pdf
ATTACHMENT12_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_Architectural.pdf
ATTACHMENT13_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_SitePlan_Grading.pdf
ATTACHMENT14_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-
51_Alternate_Development_on_Barn_Pad.pdf
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City of Rolling Hills
TITLE
VICINITY MAP
CASE NO.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
Site Plan Review, Variance
OWNER ARVIDSON
ADDRESS 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 SITE
1,000’ Georgeff Rd 22
*Text in red indicates changes from original proposal.
REVISED DEVELOPMENT TABLE ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
(4 POPPY TRAIL)
Site Plan Review and
Variance
PAD 1 (SF)
Main Residence
PAD 2 (SF)
ADU
PAD 3 (SF)
Stable
DIFFERENCE
(+/-)
TOTAL (SF)
Uses
RAS-2 Zone Setbacks
Front: 50 ft.
Side: 35 ft.
Rear: 50 ft.
Single family
residence, garage,
pool
Meets all setbacks
ADU
ADU removed
in revised plan
Existing Stable
No changes
Pad Area/Net Lot Area 20,635 19,600 2,770 16,200 -1,035 (Pad 1)
-3,805 (Pad 1&2)
277,335
Residence 7,290 7,290
Garage 1,100 1,100
Swimming Pool/Spa 540 540
Pool Equipment 50 50
ADU 850 -850 850
Stable (min. 450 SF) 3,330 3,330
Attached Covered Porches 985 150 150 -150 1,285 1,135
Attached Trellises 195 195
Lightwell 445 445
Service Yard 95 95
Total Structure Area 10,700 1,000 3,480 -1,000 15,180 14,180
Total Structural Coverage
(20% max)
5.5% 5.1%
Total Flatwork 17,400
% of Front Setback Covered
(20% max)
13.2%
Total Structural and
Flatwork
32,580 31,580
Total Lot Coverage (35%
maximum)
11.8% 11.4%
Building Pad Coverage
(Policy: 30% maximum)
51.9% 53.6% 36.1% 21.5% +1.7% (Pad 1)
Disturbed Area (40%
maximum; up to 60% with
slopes less than 3:1)
-53,105
-16.6%
109,995 64,100
39.7% 23.1%
Grading
22,340 Cut / 19,534 Fill
Export: 2,806 CY
(export to excavate
basement
and pool exempt)
-17,194
41,874 Total
24,680 Total
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John Signo
From:Dave Long <dlong@dblsearch.com>
Sent:Tuesday, July 11, 2023 2:00 PM
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Dear Planning Commission,
Our home is situated directly across proposed the site in Zoning case no. 22‐51. We are adamantly opposed to any
construcƟon of a family residence that is so low in the canyon and so close to our property. There are no other
residences (only stables) that are like what the Arvidson’s are proposing in the canyon, and it would permanently
destroy the rural ambiance we have enjoyed for twenty plus years living in this beauƟful community. Our property and
our neighbors’ homes will be negaƟvely impacted by the construcƟon noise for an extended period of Ɵme, not to
menƟon the future noise associated with a new residence and swimming pool, so close to our properƟes. Our property
values also would be adversely affected. Again, we are adamantly opposed to this project.
Thank you for your consideraƟon.
David Long
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4 Poppy Trail Development
TO: Rolling Hills Planning Commission, Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, RHCA, and
Neighbors
FROM: The Constant Family, 25 Georgeff Road
DATE: July 18, 2023
RE: July 18, 2023 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing Item 9.A.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
I’m writing, in addition to commenting at today’s planning commission meeting, in case the
Zoom technology does not work, as I’m traveling.
I have had serious concerns about the development of 4 Poppy Trail since it was first announced
several years ago. Historically, Georgeff Canyon, where 4 Poppy Trail is located, has seen land
movement, accompanied by extensive litigation. As the Sunday, July 16, 2023 Daily Breeze
article “Water appears likely culprit in landslide” states:
“In 2005, a chunk of hillside in Rolling Hills fell 100 feet onto Poppy Trail, a
curving street below. It blocked the road, leaving residents of eight
mulDmillion-dollar homes stranded. It took years of lawsuits to straighten the
situaDon out. In the meanDme, the homeowners had to use four-wheel drive
vehicles to navigate the slide.”
Of course, the Daily Breeze article’s main purpose is to place a historical perspective on the very
recent Rolling Hills Estates Peartree Lane Landslide that is now international news. I’m sure
many of us that live and work in Rolling Hills have received questions from friends and relatives
around the world as to how close we are to that civic disaster along with a barrage of other
detailed questions. It sure seems like the Ralph’s Fresh Faire has been a lot more crowded lately.
There are four major issues with 4 Poppy Trial that I would like to address:
1. Extreme change of development plans indicates a lack of any plan.
2. Landslide
3. Easements
4. Variance
First, the new proposal is an extreme change of plans from what was initially proposed. On first
pass, the developer promised that the existing barn would not be demolished, in fact, it would be
improved. As Rolling Hills is a noted equestrian community, this promise was taken in good
faith, that the developer would leave the existing rural setting of the barn untouched and more
importantly, gently improved. As our house at 25 Georgeff Road is directly above the existing
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barn, the annoyance of hearing workers pounding and shouting was alleviated by the eventual
improvement.
Now, the proposal is to demolish the barn and install a residence. This extreme change of plans is
unacceptable, shocking, and really goes against the equestrian community’s important stature in
keeping Rolling Hills’ valuable natural resource of trails, wildlife, and the like, alive. More
importantly, extreme changes like this are evidence of a lack of any plan. Extreme changes,
strike as desperate and not reasonably considered.
As for the second and most important issue of Landslides, the new design is located on top of a
historical slide that crosses my property at 25 Georgeff, my next door neighbor’s at 27 Georgeff,
and 4 Poppy Trail.
When I was doing due diligence in the purchase of my house, I brought out engineering,
geologic, and survey teams to map the slide and to see about remediation. They came back with a
report stating that more than simple “remedial grading” would be needed to stabilize the slide
area. The extent of remediation would include the building of retaining walls, drains, cut and fill,
curbs to channel water, caissons driven deep into the ground, re-landscaping, re-fencing,
installing sprinklers, steps/paths for access, sewer lines, etc.
Ultimately, the experts told me that while it could be done, it would be best to leave a natural
feature, that may have been there for hundreds of thousands of years, alone, or to move with
extreme caution.
In addition, to “fix” the issue would require a ballet of negotiation between neighbors, city,
county, engineers, attorneys, construction, and insurance companies. Most importantly, there
would be no guarantees of success and as the law of unintended consequences must always be
accounted: the fact that my house would be directly above the area’s construction zone, there
could be further damages incurred, along with potential negligence issues on the existing
geologically stable property and structures.
All of the above factors have informed any decisions on the property as we plan for a potential
stable, greenhouse, ADU, and pool. With our modus being “proceed with extreme caution and
humility”.
The new proposal goes against that mantra.
The third issue, easements, relates directly to trail access, property access, canyon fire safety, and
the like. As we all know, RHCA easements along all property lines are both legally, and
neighborly sacrosanct in this community. The maze of easements that surrounds 4 Poppy Trail
are a mix of fire access easements and RHCA property line easements. Easements, despite their
root French, are anything but easy, legally.
The development needs a legal analysis and land survey of how all property easement and access
points are to be mapped out, before any planning decisions are made.
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Finally, the new plan includes a variance for lot line setbacks, etc. As this variance effects
neighboring properties, along with RHCA easements, the variance that is asked for would be
considered a Constitutional “taking” and therefore needs to be negotiated by all parties, not
simply requested and approved by the planning commission.
In no way should this letter be considered a final analysis of the 4 Poppy Trail development, and
all legal rights and remedies past, present, and future are reserved by The Constant Family and
The Constant Family Trust.
In closing, I point all invested parties to the 1966 history of Palos Verdes “Time and the Terraced
Land” (Howell North Books Page 126) by Augusta Fink. I highlight this quote to emphasize the
foreseeability of disaster. Describing the formation of the Palos Verdes Corporation, Augusta
writes:
“A complex of carefully planned streets was constructed off the horseshoe-
shaped road that served the Vanderlip estate, and 1100 acres of land were
opened for homes. A community associaDon was formed to insure the quality
of the development and the fashionable Portuguese Bend Club became the
nucleus for the new community.
“It was to this community that disaster came in 1956, The landslide which
occurred that summer destroyed the club and about one hundred homes.
Residents had pracDcally no warning. On August 29th, a water line ruptured.
Service crews determined an offset of several inches in the pipe line. Then,
within a maRer of days, houses started to shiS.
“When told to evacuate their homes, residents couldn’t or wouldn’t believe it.
Great, gaping crevices opened up in living areas and secDons of ceiling fell.
Many residents had to be rescued in the middle of the night. Those who were
determined to sDck it out lost everything.
“The property involved, about 225 acres, covers a porDon of an ancient slide
mass, which was know to geologists for many years. In the early 1950s, the
Los Angeles County Road Department began construcDon of Crenshaw
Boulevard, from Pacific Coast Highway, across the Palos Verdes Hills to Palos
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Verdes Drive South. Construc+on work crossed the slide mass, then
dormant.”
Bolded emphasis, mine.
Proceed with extreme caution and humility.
The Constant Family looks forward to any further challenges presented.
Sincerely,
Nikos Constant, Esq.
25 Georgeff Road
213-215-5960
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Planning Commission,
We am sorry that we are unable to aƩend the meeƟng this evening due to a prior commitment. We have previously
expressed our concern about the locaƟon of the proposed structure and the amount of soil to be moved for this
project. As you know, a land slide that occurred on this slope caused great harm to us and we do not want the proposed
project to put us at risk of having this happen again. We understand that the proposed project is a large, 7,200 square
foot, house to be built by a developer for sale. We understand that the amount of soil to be moved has been reduced,
but we believe that the size of the project could be reduced and so it could be constructed on the exisƟng pad where
there is currently a barn. This change may reduce the potenƟal profit on the project, but we believe that it would
reduce the risk of another land slide on our street. We never want to live through another year like the one we endured
during the Ɵme that our road was buried by the land slide. It put our family, including our three children, at physical risk
due to lack of emergency services, it was arduous, and expensive. We implore you not put us at risk of such an event
again.
John & Kathleen Lacey
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Thanks John,
I will be there at 6:30 pm. A number of Chuckwagon Road residents are very unhappy about the proposed
construction. Not sure how many will be there tomorrow. I also spoke with John Lacey who is very unhappy about it too
but unable to attend tomorrow’s meeting.
Thanks, Dave Long
DBL Associates
1334 Park View Avenue, Suite 100
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(office)
(home office)
www.dblsearch.com
From: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 9:40 AM
Subject: Planning Commission Agendas for Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Good morning.
This email is being sent to you because of your involvement with the project at 4 Poppy Trail.
Attached are the Planning Commission agendas for Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The agendas
and complete packet are on the City’s website: https://www.rolling-
hills.org/government/agenda/index.php.
The evening meeting will be in-person at City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
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2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills CA 90274
O: 310.377.1521
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John Signo
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Hi John , As brought up by another resident, the lights in the canyon , as they come and go, will be directly in our
bedroom and master bath windows. This I find very disturbing ! Thanks for your time. Sharon
On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 2:11 PM John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net> wrote:
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your email. Yes, properties within 1,000 feet of the subject property were mailed notices of the public
hearing, including those on Georgeff Road and Reata Lane. The applicant has met with abutting property owners about
the project.
Your concerns will be shared with the Planning Commission and we hope you can make it to the meeting.
Regards,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills CA 90274
310.377.1521
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From: sharon minkes <>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 10:50 AM
To: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject:
Hi John, my name is Sharon Minkes, we live directly across the canyon from the proposed # 4 Poppy Trail building. My
husband had the buyer over a few years ago, to show him how, this plans , would disrupt the beautiful of our
canyons. My husband asked if he was planning on living there, and he had no answer. I am just checking to see if the
houses directly above are aware of the proposed building, and digging. This is right next to the horrific land slide that
closed Poppy Trail to be closed for 2 years. This land is not stable enough for digging a huge pad. We have already
watch the compaction of # 2 and 3 poppy trail, for 2 years. We will try to be at the meeting but if not please express
our concerns . Thank you, Sharon And Mark Minkes
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4 Poppy Trail Development
TO: Rolling Hills Planning Commission, Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, RHCA, and
Neighbors
FROM: The Constant Family, 25 Georgeff Road
DATE: September 12, 2023
RE: September 12, 2023 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing Item 9.A.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
I’m writing, in addition to commenting at today’s planning commission meeting, regarding the
following concerns and misreading of the CEQA exemption. These comments are in addition to
the previous correspondence I have had with the City of Rolling Hills, Developer, and Project
Engineers, both in-person, via ZOOM, and via email.
I have had serious concerns about the development of 4 Poppy Trail since it was first announced
several years ago. Historically, Georgeff Canyon, where 4 Poppy Trail is located, has seen land
movement, accompanied by extensive litigation. Today’s Planning Commission Meeting in
regards to approving a CEQA exemption for the project is hasty, ill advised, and in direct
violation of CEQA.
While recent litigation over CEQA, as concerns landslides, has favored developers, the current
fact pattern, of an existing landslide, known by developer, engineers, and reported to City of
Rolling Hills, and neighboring properties, triggers the location exception under CEQA of
“unusual circumstances”. 4 Poppy Trail is not a “potential landslide” under the Berkley Hills
Watershed Coalition v. City of Berkley ruling. In fact, several lot line adjustments were made by
City of Rolling Hills, to accommodate slide issues from previous active slides that were subject
to litigation.
The Constant Family is opposed to the project and moving forward with the CEQA exemption
approval. This letter, in no way, limits any past, present, or future litigation, rights, or remedies
under CEQA or any environmental or safety regulations under State or Federal law. I look
forward to any future challenges presented.
Sincerely,
Nikos Constant, Esq.
25 Georgeff Road
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From: Gregory Becker <>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:13 PM
To: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Cc:
Subject: 4 Poppy Trail
Good afternoon, John,
Dave Long brought tonight’s hearing to my attention. I thought the sticks in the canyon were for a
hillside barn associated with Reata Lane properties, not a 7,000 sq ft house in a canyon. In briefly
reviewing the agenda pdf, which I have attached, I have several concerns which I do not believe can
be properly addressed in such a short period of time. As such, it is my hope that no decision will be
rendered tonight so that our neighborhood better understands what is being considered.
At first glance, if the long, wide and windy driveway that is proposed is built, what impact will it have
on the ambiance of the rustic setting?
Will lights be shining up and down the canyons after sunset?
Will the driveway meet the fire code standards? I understand that these strict standards require
extremely wide driveways in order to accommodate emergency service vehicles and their turn
around space. With the slope and curves, I presume the width will have to be greater than the
minimum standards. The turn around space in and of itself will need to be a large footprint.
Probably substantially larger than the area silhouetted by the sticks.
Will there be grading and drainage engineered into the driveway to protect against erosion and land
disturbance?
Will utilities be brough underground or will power lines be installed in this “high fire zone?” You
may not be aware that the wind blows up the canyons between Chuckwagon, Bowie and Reata Lane
and strengthens as the ravines tighten. All it takes is one dry and windy Santa Ana coupled with a
sparking muffler or a downed power line to exacerbate what could be a dangerous fire condition.
With the importance of the issues and the clear possibility of the lack of neighborhood
understanding, I believe further inquiry is warranted before approving the project.
The Law Office of Gregory I. Becker
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Sent:Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:40 PM
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Hi John,
My concern is the lights from cars that enter the canyon and shine on the backs of the houses and into their living
spaces.
The Law Office of Gregory I. Becker
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From: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:30 PM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>; Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Hi Gregory,
The City’s lighƟng requirements are found in RHMC SecƟon 17.16.190.E found here:
hƩps://library.municode.com/ca/rolling_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.16REAGBUZO_17.16.1
90ADREDEST
Best,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills CA 90274
310.377.1521
jsigno@cityofrh.net
From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:30 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Cc: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Thanks Kathryn.
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From: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:29 AM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Cc: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
I think there may be some confusion and I am looping in John from the city.
The RHCA does review lighƟng plans for the locaƟons and fixture design on a property to make sure it complies with
RHCA Building RegulaƟons, aƩached. While we have specific regulaƟons on lighƟng on structures and garden lighƟng, I
have never dealt with vehicle lighƟng impact on adjoining properƟes and wonder if this is something addressed in the
City’s lighƟng ordinance. John can you help clarify this?
Kathryn Bishop, Architectural Inspector
Rolling Hills Community Association
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
www.RHCA.org
310-544-6222
From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:55 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
During the meeƟng commissioner Kirkpatrick menƟoned that the HOA would deal with the lighƟng issue that I raised. I
heard nothing about hedges or a deed restricƟon requiring growth and permiƫng entry to enforce the restricƟon.
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Again, my concern is cars driving up the driveway shine lights up at the houses along the canyon. I would like to think
that with aƩenƟon to this issue early on, something can be done to prevent or address this issue.
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From: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:21 AM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Good morning Greg‐
Your concern should be addressed by the City because access is mainly a city issue. Was there any condiƟon, like
requiring hedging or trees block the vehicle lights, included in the resoluƟon of approval?
If plans were unanimously approved by the Commission, the applicant can submit for RHCA approval. We review plans
for aestheƟcs of the structures.
Thanks!
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Kathryn Bishop, Architectural Inspector
Rolling Hills Community Association
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
www.RHCA.org
310-544-6222
From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: 4 Poppy Trail
Hi Kathryn,
I was at the 4 Poppy Trail planning commission meeƟng. It was approved. It now goes to HOA and City Council. Which
goes first?
My concern is the lights from cars driving up and down the driveway at night.
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Agenda Item No.: 10.B
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12
FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF
ZONING CASE NO 23-077 FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN THREE LOTS AT 10,12, AND 14 PINE TREE
LANE TO CREATE TWO LARGER LOTS WITH A COMBINED GROSS
LOT AREA OF 7.84 ACRES (LOTS 85-1-RH, 85-2-RH, 85-3-RH)
(HASSOLDT), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
On September 12, 2023, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution
No. 2023-12 approving the proposed project.
Zoning, Location, and Lot Description
The three subject properties are zoned RAS-2 and consists of a total of 3 parcels. The first
property located at 10 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 1) has a net area of 1.94 Acres (84,503 sq.ft.). Lot
1 is developed with a single-family residence, garage, guest house, and barn. The second
property located 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) has a net lot area of 1.70 acres (110,567 sq.ft.)
and is vacant. The third property located at 14 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 3) has a net lot area of
1.61 acres (70,142 sq.ft.) and is vacant. The total net lot area of the three parcels combined
are 5.21 acres (228,690 sq.ft.); the gross lot area is 7.84 acres (341,510 sq.ft.).
Past Projects and Approvals
On April 21, 2016, a Lot Line Adjustment (Zoning Case No. 907) application was filed by Gary
Wynn, on behalf of William Hassoldt and Judith Hassoldt with the City of Rolling Hills. The
project was never approved because the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) would
not approve the easement reduction.
On September 20, 2005, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2005-30 (Zoning
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Case No. 713) for a Conditional Certificate of Compliance for a Lot Line Adjustment for the
properties located at 10 Pine Tree Lane, 12 Pine Tree Lane, and 14 Pine Tree Lane.
In 1999, the applicants recorded Parcel Map 21400 in 1999 which created 3- two+ acre lots
from one larger lot.
On May 17, 1994, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 94-12 (Zoning Case No.
512) for a Tentative Parcel Map No. 21400, Subdivision No. 82, for the subdivision of 7.826
acre existing lot with one single family home in Zoning Case No. 512.
DISCUSSION:
Applicants' Requests
On June 26, 2023, a Site Plan Review (SPR) and Lot Line Adjustment (LLA) applications were
filed by Gary Wynn, on behalf of William Hassoldt and Judith Hassoldt, with respect to real
properties located at 10, 12, & 14 Pine Tree Lane. The applicants are requesting a Lot Line
Adjustment between three (3) parcels of land which were created by a subdivision, Parcel Map
No. 21400. The parcels under consideration have the following Assessor Parcel Numbers
(APNs): 7569-013-016, 7569-013-017, AND 7569-013-018. No new development is being
proposed with this application.
Lot Line Adjustment
The proposed project will create two larger lots from the existing three lots. The LLA would
eliminate the existing lot line between 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) and 14 Pine Tree Lane (Lot
3). The existing lot line between 10 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 1) and 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) will
be shifted north approximately 35 feet. The new lot line will essentially bisect the middle lot
(Lot 2) giving portions to the other two lots.
The new lot line between 10 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 1) and 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) will have a
dedicated 50-foot (25 feet on each side) Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA)
easement. There are no changes to any of the other existing easements, and the LLA
complies with all of the development standards in the RAS-2 Zone.
Site Plan Review
The Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC) requires a Lot Line Adjustment application to be
processed with Chapter 17.46, Site Plan Review.
Minimum Net Lot Size
RHMC requires the minimum Lot Area in the RA-S-2 zone to contain a minimum net lot area
of 2 acres (87,120 sq.ft.). The three existing lots are in compliance with the required minimum
lot sizes. The existing lot at 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) is in non-compliance because the
middle portion does not meet the minimum 150-foot width requirement. The proposed LLA will
result in 10 Pine Tree Lane at 3.52 acres (gross) or 153,527 square feet (gross) and 12 Pine
Tree Lane (Lot 2) at 4.32 acres (gross) or 188,005 square feet (gross).
Setbacks
The proposed lot line adjustment complies with all of the setback requirements for the RAS-2
Zone in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
Structural Coverage
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The existing structural coverage for 10 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 1) is 6.83%, which is below the
maximum permitted of 20% and complies with the development standards of the RHMC.
There is no development proposed for Lot 1, so there is no additional structural coverage. 12
Pine Tree Lane (Lot 2) and 14 Pine Tree Lane (Lot 3) are both vacant, so there is no structural
coverage. No development is proposed for the vacant lots.
Lot Line Adjustment Justification
The purpose of the lot line adjustment is to create 2 larger lots out of the 3 existing lots.
Approval of the lot line adjustment would increase the frontage along the roadway easement
on Lot 1 to 282.91 ft. and Lot 2 to 439.46 ft. The proposed gross lot area of 10 Pine Tree Lane
(Lot 1) is 3.52 acres (153,527 SF) and the proposed gross lot area of 12 Pine Tree Lane (Lot
2) is 4.32 acres (177,335 SF). With this proposal, Lot 1 and Lot 2 will increase in size. The lot
line adjustment will result in 12 Pine Tree Lane complying with the required 150 feet width.
Planning Commission Responsibilities
When reviewing a development application, the Planning Commission must consider whether
the proposed project meets the criteria for a Lot Line Adjustment and Variance, as seen
below.
Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning Commission may not impose conditions or
exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and
building ordinances. If there are variances associated with the application due to the existing
and proposed non-conformities, the City could impose conditions.
Review by RHCA
The Rolling Hills Community Association has already approved this project.
Environmental Review
The proposed project is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental
Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §§ 15000 et seq.) sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) in
that the lot line adjustment will not have a significant effect on the environment and will not
result in any direct or foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; it does not
authorize any development or other activity that could result in a significant effect on the
environment.
Field Visit
On September 12, 2023, at 7:30 a.m., the Planning Commission viewed the project in the
field, opened the hearing to enable brief public testimony and continued the meeting to the
evening meeting of the Planning Commission. It is recommended that the Planning
Commission provide direction to staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT1_BuildingVicinityMap
ATTACHMENT2_2023-12_PC_Resolution_101214PineTreeLane_ZC23-
077_Hassoldt_F_E.pdf
ATTACHMENT3_Existing_ProposedLotInformation
ATTACHMENT4_DevelopmentTable
ATTACHMENT5_TentativeLotLineAdjustmentMap
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PARCEL 1 EXISTING PROPOSED
APN: 7569-013-016
(Lot 1)10 Pine Tree Lane 10 Pine Tree Lane
2.83 Acres 3.52 Acres
123,250 sq.ft.153,527 sq.ft
1.94 Acres 3.10 Acres
84,503 sq.ft.135,168 sq.ft.
PARCEL 2 EXISTING TOTAL PROPOSED
APN: 7569-013-017 Vacant (aka 12 Pine Tree)Vacant (aka 12 Pine Tree)
2.54 Acres 4.32 Acres
110,567 sq.ft.188,005 sq.ft.
1.70 Acres 4.07 Acres
74,249 sq.ft.177,335 sq.ft.
PARCEL 3 EXISTING PROPOSED
APN: 7569-013-018 Vacant (aka 14 Pine Tree)Vacant (aka 14 Pine Tree)
2.47 Acres 0
107,715 sq.ft.0
1.61 Acres 0
70,142 sq. ft.0
Existing & Proposed Lot Information
Zoning Case No. 23-077 Site Plan Review & Lot Line Adjustment 10, 12, & 14 Pine Tree Lane
Gross lot area
Net lot area as calculated
by City
Gross lot area
Net lot area as calculated
by City
Gross lot area
Net lot area as calculated
by City
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Zoning Case No. 23-077
10 Pine Tree Lane
Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit EXISTING PROPOSE
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TOTAL
RA-S- 2 Zone
APN 7569-013-016
LOT 1
SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE ,
GARAGE, GUEST
HOUSE, AND BARN
LOT LINE
ADUSTMENT (LLA) AND
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Gross Lot Area 2.83 AC (123,250 SF) .69 AC (30,277 SF) 3.52 AC (153,527 SF)
Net Lot Area 1.94 AC (84,503 SF) 1.16 AC (50,665 SF) 3.10 AC (135,168 SF)
Residence 4,051 SF 0 SF 4,051 SF
Garage 1,484 SF 0 SF 1,484 SF
Swimming Pools/Spa 0 SF 0 SF 0SF
Pool Equipment 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
Pool House 0 SF 0 SF 0 SF
Guest House 1,309 SF 1,309 SF
Stable minimum: 450 SF Corral minimum: 550 SF 898 SF 0 SF 898 SF 1,000 SF
New Planter Box
Recreation Court
Attached Covered Porches
Detached Sheds 244 SF 0 SF 244 SF
Attached Trellis
Water features
Service Yard
Primary Driveway 7,529 SF 0 SF 7,529 SF
Paved walkways 320 SF 0 SF 320 SF
Patios
Pool Deck
Parking Pads
Grading (balanced onsite)
Structural Lot Coverage (15% maximum & with deductions) 7,986 SF (6.8%) 0 SF (0%0 7,986 SF (6.8%)
Flatwork Lot Coverage (20% maximums & with deductions) 7,849 SF (8.7%) 0 SF (0%) 7,849 SF (8.7%)
Total Lot Coverage (Structures and Flatwork) (35% maximum & with deductions)
15,535 SF (17.6%) 0 SF (0%) 15,535 SF (17.6%)
Building Pad 1 (30% guideline with deductions) 12.7% 0% 12.7%
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Agenda Item No.: 12.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE CURRENT NOISE LEVELS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OR RECONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 4B
WITH AC PROS TO RESOLVE AIRFLOW NOISE CONCERNS IN THE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AS PART OF THE CITY HALL HEATING,
VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PROJECT 2023-01
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
In late November 2022, S&K Consulting Services completed the engineering design and
submitted plans for permitting with the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Division. Per
the current Los Angeles County Building Code, S&K Consulting was able to determine that the
scope of work is an HVAC replacement/repair project. S&K Consulting Services reported that
the existing equipment included a pair of furnaces that were twinned (interlocked to supply the
same duct) with two cooling coils connected to a single commercial outdoor package unit. The
size of the furnaces was no longer manufactured, and twinning was no longer common
practice with ultra-low NOx systems. Most of the ductwork was damaged beyond repair and
sections were in shambles above the ceiling. City Hall was split into two zones in this context.
Zone 1 was comprised of the individual offices, and the lobby. Zone 2 was comprised of the
Council Chambers. The new design addresses the previous imbalance of airflow and
improves temperature control by splitting Zone 1 into two zones where the lobby, reception
area and hallway will be on a separate thermostat.
S&K Consulting Services also specified new HVAC equipment with higher efficiencies and the
lowest emissions. Several pieces of equipment needed to be placed outside of City Hall, at the
previous recycling center. Alan Palermo Consulting, the City's Project Manager coordinated
information exchange between S&K Consulting Services, and the City Hall ADA Improvement
Project design team to ensure that the HVAC project makes provisions for the future condition
to be improved by the ADA project. Plans were submitted to Los Angeles County in November
2022 and approved in December. The plans were revised to include information/address
existing hazardous materials.
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On Monday, August 28, 2023, staff presented an agenda item to accept the project as
complete. During the meeting, The City Council expressed concerns with the level of airflow
noise in the Chambers, tabled the item and requested that staff work with the project team to
find resolution.
On August 30, 2023, staff met virtually with S&K Engineering, AC Pros and Alan Palermo to
discuss the excessive “whistling” noise in the Council chambers and what could potentially be
done to correct the issue. The design and installation of the new HVAC was performed as a
replacement to the existing system that was no longer functioning. The original system had
the City Council meeting room separated with its own thermostat and was replaced in kind
with the new/replacement system of similar size and specifications. During the design phase it
was determined the existing ducts were crushed, disconnected, or otherwise compromised
and not capable of delivering the air flow; therefore, replacing the ducts in majority of the
building was included in the project. The existing supply air grilles, return air grill, and ductwork
above the soffit in the City Council meeting room were not replaced.
After the new/replacement HVAC was installed, the entire system was air balanced as
required. Excessive noise was identified in the City Council meeting room and the air flow was
turned down to the minimum (1200 cubic feet per minute, cfm) to reduce the noise (Note: This
minimum air flow in the new/replacement system is consistent with the minimum air flow in the
previous system that was replaced). The return air intake was also reduced/set to 800 cfm.
The discussion covered a variety of ideas/potential solutions but required further inspection.
AC Pros committed to coming on site by August 31, 2023, to further assess the situation
before making any final recommendations to correct the issue in the most cost-efficient
manner. Options discussed included:
Enlarging the return air intake (currently a 24” x 12” grille)
Evaluating the slot diffusers (supply air) if needed for options (these are concealed
behind a soffit and would require more extensive work to access)
Other – To be determined after 8/31/23 assessment.
On August 31, 2023, AC Pros was on site to look more closely at the airflow noise within the
council chambers. During the inspection it was clear that the majority of noise is coming from
the very first vent on the far-left side as a result of it being the first opportunity for air to exit.
The next three vents were "quieter" as they are not getting the same initial force of air. The
constriction that the vent louvres create increases the “whistle.” When the vent was pulled out
of the wall – staff could still hear the force of the air – however, the noise level came down.
The air return, being so close in proximity, also has some noise – but the main contributor to
the issue expressed by Council is from the air vent as described above.
As stated during the August 28th Council meeting, the units were replaced like for like in terms
of the airflow capacity. The restricted airflow to the Chambers over many years was clearly
caused by the crumpled ductwork. By simply correcting that, the Chambers now receives air
as intended, but even with the units dialed back as far as they can go, the airflow is much
more powerful. The original design of the chamber's slot diffuser vent system creates this
scenario where the air hits the first left vent and then dissipates to the other three. AC Pros
made two Contract Change Order (CCO) recommendations to try and correct this issue.
CCO 4A (attached) is a more robust solution that would (per AC Pros) definitely omit the
whistling noise but is a broader scope and more costly solution requiring replacement of the
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duct within the soffit, removal of the existing linear diffusers, closing the gaps in the drywall,
modifying the return grill and box, adding dampers, and creating a bypass to an existing vent
in the lobby area.
CCO 4B (attached) is a more cost-effective option that installs a relief damper in the
mechanical room to reduce the pressure within the supply duct. In theory, this should help
reduce the noise further down the line in the Chambers.
On September 12, 2023, staff met with S & K Consulting and Alan Palermo to discuss the
recent AC Pros inspection and subsequent supplied change orders designed to effectuate a
quieter influx of air into the Council Chambers. In evaluating of the two proposed CCO's and
their cost, S&K and staff believes that CCO 4B should resolve the issue while being the most
cost-effective solution.
In summary:
The initial scope of the project was to replace the existing HVAC equipment with new
equipment to meet current and future demand based on the potential City Hall ADA
project.
The duct replacement was not part of the original scope, but was added during design
due to condition of the existing ductwork (crushed, disconnected, poorly installed, etc.)
The original HVAC system serving the council chambers was the same size as the new
system. The new system has since been turned down and is supplying substantially less
air than before, but it was not noticeable due leaks in the old ductwork.
The council chambers were not part of the original scope and the ductwork for that zone
was installed in soffit and the walls (inaccessible). Since there were no complaints
regarding that room, it was assumed to be in good condition.
Now that the system is in 100% working order, the existing slot diffusers (vents) are not
adequately sized for the design air flow, causing excessive noise during operation.
The contractor has proposed a simple solution (CCO 4B) to reduce the supply air by
implementing a pressure relief bypass.
This is the least expensive and adequate solution to mitigate the noise issue while still
meeting the minimum air flow requirements for peak demand.
On September 25, 2023, staff present the aforementioned CCO's for consideration and
recommended CCO 4B. In two separate motions the Council voted to hold payment to S&K
and directed staff to cover the vent which was creating the noise issues to see if that would
cure the underlying issue.
DISCUSSION:
On September 26, 2023, staff covered and sealed the HVAC vent to see if the noise issue
dissipated. Unfortunately, the noise shifted over to the remaining vents.
On September 27, 2023, Sam Simon of S&K Engineers visited City Hall again to evaluate the
above-mentioned test and if there might be any other potential solution. During the
visit/inspection the following was noted/changed:
Blocking the existing slot diffuser does not resolve the noise issue, but in fact creates
greater back pressure on the system, shortening the lifespan of the equipment. The
cardboard tape-off was removed.
The new furnace was previously turned down by the contractor to the approximate
design CFM rate listed on the contract drawings (H: 1,173 CFM, C: 1,186 CFM).
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The minimum CFM to meet heating and cooling requirements is 970 CFM.
The minimum CFM to meet base ASHRAE standards is 915 CFM.
The Furnace was turned down to the lowest blower speeds which are actually now below
the Code requirements:
Cooling: 911 CFM
Heating: 1,077 CFM
They took informal decibel readings (using a phone and the audio/visual equipment was
left on). S&K observed steady noise readings of 40 dB at 125 Hz. That is below the NC-
30 Noise Criterion (closer to NC-20), so acceptable.
The minor issues caused by turning the unit down this low are:
During peak demand, it might not be able to keep up with the cooling load. In which
case, S&K recommends flipping dipswitch 8 to OFF on Furnace FU-3 serving the
council chamber. This will increase the cooling CFM to 1006 CFM.
The unit is now below the standard air changes designated for the occupancy.
The outside air/ventilation rate should be rebalanced to ensure 350 CFM of outside
air (defer to ACPros).
Potential decrease in equipment lifespan caused by excessive heating and cooling
in the equipment not being dissipated.
On October 5, 2023, AC Pros and S&K were on site to evaluate the changes made and
consider if re-balancing was necessary to ensure a proper amount of outside air/ventilation
was achieved. In collaboration they were able to:
1. Increase the furnace fan speed for colling to 1000 CFM in order to meet the required
cooling load for the room size and occupancy rating.
2. Balance the outside air intake to be within the acceptable minimum requirement.
3. Perform decibel readings to show that the noise levels meet the standards for room
occupancy ratings.
4. The above three items addressed the minor issues as outlined from the changes made
on September 27th.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approving as is should have no further cost implications unless the air re-balancing
subcontractor is unable to do a secondary visit within the existing AC Pros scope. Staff is
anticipating more info by the October 9th meeting time.
CCO 4B totals $5,033.09. The "whistling" airflow noise in the Council Chambers is an
unanticipated byproduct of a now properly functioning system and the expense to mitigate the
issue was not budgeted in the FY 2022-2023 adopted budget for this project. As such, CCO
4B would require a transfer of available General Fund reserves. The use of General Fund
reserves for these purposes is consistent with City policy.
RECOMMENDATION:
Evaluate the current noise levels in the Chamber and approve as is or reconsider approval of
Contract Change Order 4B; Approve release of held checks for S&K Engineering and AC
Pros.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_BID_230905_2023-01_ACPros_CO-04A_ChamberAddedScope.pdf
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CL_BID_230905_2023-01_ACPros_CO-04B_MechnicalRoomDamper.pdf
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AC Pros Inc. 18653 Ventura Blvd. #251Tarzana, CA 91356
Project Site:
Project Name:
To Owner:
Qyt.
1
1
1
1
1
Qyt.Crew Hrs.Hr. Rate Extension
1 2 8.00 111.57$ 1,785.12$
1 1 3.00 111.57$ 334.71$
2 2 2.50 111.57$ 1,115.70$
1 2 8.00 111.57$ 1,785.12$
1 2 4.00 110.57$ 884.56$
1 2 8.00 111.57$ 1,785.12$
1 2 16.00 111.57$ 3,570.24$
1 2 24.00 111.57$ 5,355.36$
1 2 3.00 111.57$ 669.42$
1 2 8.00 111.57$ 1,785.12$
1 2 4 111.57$ 892.56$
Total labor 18,177.91$
The City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Ed. Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Material Price per Unit
Ductwork $1,200.00 1,200.00$
$630.00
$450.00
Mics.
$600.00
Modify supply plenunms
Bond 2%
Total Labor & Material
Sub Contractors
Contractor OH & P on Subcontractor (10%)
Contractor OH & Profit (20%)
517.21$
Re-install diffusers & grills
Install bypass in attic area
4,310.10$
Total Subcontractor
21,550.51$
$0.00
$26,377.82
-$
630.00$
450.00$
-$
$0.00
$0.00
Total Material
Sub Total $3,080.00
$292.60
Protection metarial
$200.00
Wood
Drywall
Air Conditioning & Heating
Residential Commercial
LIC # 871281 DIR # 1000031839
Cost Proposal
4A
Demo existing return grill and ceiling box
Scope: Ductwork correction in Council Chamber
$3,372.60
200.00$
City of Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills City Hall HVAC Repair
Total
Time Impact:
Final cleanup
Total Sub
Subcontractor OH & Profit (15%)
patch soffit & paint
600.00$
Room protection
Remove existing linear diffusers in soffit
Cut ceiling and frame to accommodate new 20"x24" return grill
re-duct return
Patch ceilng
Labor
Description
Tax (9.5%)
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AC Pros Inc. 18653 Ventura Blvd. #251Tarzana, CA 91356
Project Site:
Project Name:
To Owner:
Qyt.
1
1
1
Qyt.Crew Hrs.Hr. Rate Extension
1 2 12.00 111.57$ 2,677.68$
111.57$ -$
111.57$ -$
111.57$ -$
Total labor 2,677.68$
350.00$
Total
Time Impact:
Total Sub
Subcontractor OH & Profit (15%)
Install bypass in mechanical room
Air Conditioning & Heating
Residential Commercial
LIC # 871281 DIR # 1000031839
Cost Proposal
4B
Scope: Install pressure relief bypass in Mech. Rm
$810.30
-$
City of Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills City Hall HVAC Repair
Pressure relief damper
Labor
Description
Tax (9.5%)
Total Material
Sub Total $740.00
$70.30
$350.00
$5,033.09
90.00$
-$
120.00$
60.00$
$600.00
$600.00
97.51$
697.60$
Total Subcontractor
3,487.98$
$600.00
Bond 2%
Balance damper
Total Labor & Material
Sub Contractors
Contractor OH & P on Subcontractor (10%)
Contractor OH & Profit (20%)
Misc.$120.00
The City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Ed. Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Material Price per Unit
Ductwork $620.00 620.00$
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Agenda Item No.: 12.B
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN EMERGENCY
OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM AT THREE LOCATIONS, DIRECT STAFF
TO PROCEED WITH THE PERMITTING AND INSTALLATION OF THE
SIREN SYSTEM, AND MAKE A FINDING THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
In Fiscal Years 19/20 and 20/21, the City Council provided funding for the Block Captain
Program to investigate communication platforms in the event of complete power failure in the
community. The Block Captains and staff used funds to purchase two-way radios and when
the handheld radio option proved to be ineffective, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued
in February 2021 to solicit proposals on other communication systems. The City received one
proposal from HQE Systems, Inc. (HQE).
On April 26, 2021, staff recommended that the City Council engage the services of HQE.
At the January 10, 2022, City Council meeting staff presented the final Feasibility Study and
recommended that the City Council conduct a community survey to gauge interest for an
outdoor siren system. In review of the Feasibility Study, the City Council requested information
relating to the annual maintenance cost of the proposed outdoor siren system. The City
Council also requested a street level map of Solution A and Solution B presented in the
Feasibility Study.
On March 14, 2022, the City Council unanimously voted to amend the PSA with HQE
allocating an additional not-to-exceed $3,500 to investigate additional siren pole locations.
In early July 2022, HQE submitted a revised Feasibility Study.
At the January 23, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council selected four siren pole
locations as follows:
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City Hall;
Fire Station 106 (12 Crest Road West) and;
CalWater Facility (3960 Crest Road)
Easement at Crest Road East gate
At the March 27, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the HQE proposal for
additional work in the amount of $4,195 to perform another sound propagation analysis for
three locations from the above list.
On May 15, 2023, representatives from HQE met with City staff and representatives from the
Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) to visit the three proposed sights. Prior to the site
visits, Cal Water informed staff that their facility location was no longer an option. Instead, the
RHCA easement at the Crest Road East gate was used.
On June 12, 2023 the City Council received an updated sound propagation report confirming
that three sire pole locations would allowing the majority of the residents to hear the siren at
70 decibels. HQE System Inc., indicated that turnkey solution selected by the City Council was
estimated at $144,000 with an annual maintenance fee of $13,981. With the added intelligible
voice feature of $39,000 per pole, the capital improvement project cost was $261,000. City
Council voted, 4-1 (Dieringer dissenting), to move forward with the proposed siren installation
using the intelligible voice system.
DISCUSSION:
On June 12, 2023, the City Council approved moving forward with installation of the siren tone
and intelligible voice system for three 50-foot-high poles as described in the professional
services agreement.
HQE has prepared the development plans showing the location and specifications for each
siren. Here is a summary of each:
1. City Hall Location : The new 50-foot-high pole will be located in the City Hall parking lot
approximately 10 feet from the utility room and 12 feet from the fence fronting Palos
Verdes Drive North. It will be in the public right-of way maintained by the City of Rolling
Hills Estates (RHE). Staff has reached out to RHE and is awaiting a response in terms of
permitting procedures.
2. Crest Road West Near Fire Station 56 : The location along Crest Road West will be
located within the RHCA roadway easement. RHCA has requested it be placed away
from the roadway for safety and aesthetic reasons. The proposed location will be
downslope from the street approximately 50 feet from the centerline of Crest Road West.
It will be approximately 135 feet west from the edge of the fire station driveway. Since
the pole will be located at a lower elevation from the street, the height will be
approximately 70 feet from adjacent grade. However, the height from street-level will be
50 feet. The additional height is needed so that sound propagation is above the roof
ridge of adjacent homes, particularly the one across the street at 3 Crest Road West.
3. Crest Road East Outside of Gate : This location is within an RHCA easement
approximately 10 feet from an Edison pole and six feet from a fence. The fence will need
to be removed in order to install the pole but will be replaced.
According to HQE, the two locations at City Hall and the Crest Road East gate will be standard
(Class 3 poles which are 50 feet long) that will comply with the terms of the agreement. The
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pole on Crest Road West near Fire Station 56 will need to be customized (Class 1) because of
the additional height. A Class 1 pole is typically $10,000 to $12,000 as compared to a Class 3
pole which is approximately $2,000. As such, a change order would be required for the taller
Class 1 pole. According to RHCA, placing the pole next to the street may not save costs
because a security wall should be placed around the pole. It would also be much more visible
and obtrusive.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The solicitation for bids did not constitute a Project as defined under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Further, the repair, replacement and installation of an
Equestrian Fence at City Hall is exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Existing facilities) in that it will replace previously existing fencing at City Hall.
Further, this action is exempt under section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines as it consists of
the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities on the same site as the
replaced structures and facilities and will have the same purpose and capacity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City Council previously allocated $300,000 to the Outdoor Siren System project. To date,
$3,500 was spent on the initial feasibility study. Another $1,900 was spent on coordinating
with Cal Water on potential sire pole locations within the community. The most recent sound
propagation study cost $4,195 for a total of $9,595, leaving $290,405 available for the
project.
At the June 12, 2023 City Council meeting, HQE System Inc., confirmed that turnkey solution
selected by the City Council was estimated at $144,000 with an annual maintenance fee of
$13,981. With the added intelligible voice feature of $39,000 per pole, the capital improvement
project cost is $261,000, which was approved by Council. This leaves $29,405 from the
original allocation.
If the customized Class 1 pole is approved for the Crest Road West location, HQE will be
submitting a change order of approximately $10,000-$12,000, which would be brought to
Council at a later date. There is enough in the original allocation to cover a change order and
the first year of project maintenance ($13,981 per year).
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
PW_OutdoorSirenSystem_Plans_OUTDOOR_MNS_-
_RHA_SUBMITTAL_10_03_23_V1.1.pdf
PW_OutdoorSirenSystem_Photos.pdf
CL_AGN_230706_HQE_SirenInstallation_F_A2_E.pdf
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Agenda Item No.: 13.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE
TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2043
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The offices of the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) co-
locate on the City Hall campus. The campus is owned by the City, with RHCA occupying
space on the campus as defined by a lease agreement. Additionally, the lease includes
RHCA's use of the other City owned properties - riding rings, Storm Hill Park, and tennis
courts.
The current lease agreement with RHCA was executed in 2018 for a ten-year term to 2028.
Per the lease, RHCA agreed to pay a monthly rent of $6,998.
In 2020, through a lease amendment approved by City Council, the monthly rent was reduced
to $5,749.25 for the period between July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023. This reduction was based
on a modification to "Paragraph 8" of the 2018 lease agreement regarding the requirement
that traffic control devices including pavement markings and striping altered by the RHCA will
be restored by the RHCA. Prior to 2020, the City addressed traffic control requirements.
Although there was a reduction in revenue to the City, there was also an ongoing savings in
expenditures relating to traffic control devices.
At the June 26, 2023, City Council meeting, the Council approved the Second Lease
Amendment which clarified RCHA's rent obligation through the remainder of the lease term,
2028.
DISCUSSION:
The RHCA Manager contacted staff and inquired if the City would be interested in further
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extending the current lease agreement - to accommodate a planned RHCA renovation
investment in their office spaces.
Ad-Hoc Sub-Committees representing the City Council (Wilson/Pieper), RHCA (Lorig/Bobitt)
and respective Staff's met during September to discuss potential lease terms.
The proposed Third Lease Amendment presented here, extends the term an additional 15
years from 2028 until December 31, 2043. The extended term provides RHCA an appropriate
period to amortize anticipated facility and building improvements estimated to cost $842,000.
The improvements would expand working space for staff and the RHCA’s board room to
create an additional community space for use by clubs for meetings, community education
and exercise programs during inclement weather.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Under this Third Lease Amendment, the current monthly rent of $5,749.25 will increase by 5%
every five years during the term - with the first increase taking effect in 2028.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve as presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
CA_AGR_230907_RHCA_LeaseAmendment03_PE.pdf
CA_AGR_230710_RHCA_LeaseAmendment02.pdf
RHCA 2018-2028_SignedAgreement.pdf
CA_AGR_200717_FirstAmendment_RoadStriping_E.pdf
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT
This Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement (“Second Amendment”) is made and
executed as of this 10th day of July, 2023, by and between the City of Rolling Hills (the
“City”), a municipal corporation, and the Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho
Palos Verdes (the “Association”), a California non-profit corporation.
Recitals
A. City and Association are parties to a lease dated May 14, 2018 (the “Lease”), by
which City leases the Premises (as therein defined) to Association.
B. In 2020, the City and Association amended the Lease to reduce the rent to
$5,749.25 per month for the period between July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
B. City and Association desire to amend the Lease to adjust the amount of the rent
and to clarify Association obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Subdivision b (Rent) of Paragraph 1 (Fundamental Lease Provisions) shall be
amended to read as follows:
1. FUNDAMENTAL LEASE PROVISIONS:
. . .
(b) Rent:
(i) May 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020: $6,998.00 per month.
(ii) July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023: $5,749.25 per month.
(iii) July 1, 2023 to May 31, 2028: $5,749.25 per month.
2. Paragraph 4 (Rent) shall be amended to read as follows:
4. RENT. Association shall pay City monthly in advance, without deduction
or offset, as rent, the following:
(a) May 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020: $6,998.00 per month.
(a) July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023: $5,749.25 per month.
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(b) July 1, 2023 to May 31, 2028: $5,749.25 per month.
3. All terms and conditions of the Agreement not amended by the First Amendment
or this Second Amendment will remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second
Amendment as of the day and year first above written.
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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Pat Wilson,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION
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Ty Bobit,
PRESIDENT
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease ("Lease'') is made and executed as of this Ii./ ~y of M ~ , ;l.o J & , by and
between the City of Rolling Hills (the "City"), a municipal corporation; and the Rolling Hills
Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes (the "Association"), a California non-profit
corporation.
Recitals
A. City and Association were parties to a now expired lease dated June 17, 1993, as
amended by an amendment to the lease dated November 13, 2000, covering the Building,
Hesse's Gap Riding Ring, Tennis Courts, and Parking Area (as herein defined).
B. City and Association are parties to another lease dated June 1, 2003, as amended by four
(4) amendments on April 1, 2007~ April I, 2010; June 1, 2013; and June 26, 2017, by
which City leased the Premises (as herein defined) to Association. This lease expires on
May 31, 2018.
C. City and Association desire to enter into this Lease, effective as of the Commencement
Date as specified below, and thereby supersede all other leases.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. FUNDAMENTAL LEASE PROVISIONS:
(a) Time:
(i) Lease Tenn: 120 months.
(ii) Commencement Date: June 1, 2018
(iii.) Expiration Date: May 31, 2028.
(b) Rent: $6,998.00 per month for the ten-year lease period.
(c) Use of Premises: The Premises shall be used as fo llows:
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(i) The "Building" shall be used by Association for its administration
and for meetings of the Association and its board and members,
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and other purposes compatible with the use for which it was
designed.
(ii) The "Hesse's Gap Riding Ring" and the "ClifHix Riding Ring"
shall be used for riding ring purposes, and other purposes
'compatible With the use for which they were designed.
(iii) The "Tennis Courts" shall be used for playing recreational tennis,
and other purposes compatible with the use for which they were
designed.
(iv) The "Parking Areas" shall be used by Association only for parking
of vehicles by Association, its employees, guests, board members,
and invitees, and for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress.
(v) The "Storm Hill Park" shall be used as a passive park for such
activities as hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, walking, and
jogging. Additional uses must be approved by the City and
consistent with the City's goals of low intensity and equestrian
uses.
( d) Address for Payments of Rent and Notices:
To City:
To Association:
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
Attn: City Manager
No. 1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
Attn: Community Association Manager
2 . PREMISES. In consideration of the Association's payment of the rent, and the
performance of covenants and conditions herein contained, City hereby leases to
Association, and Association hereby hires from City, upon the tenns and
conditions set forth herein, the following real property and improvements (herein
referred to as the "Premises"). The Premises consist of the following:
(a) The building improved thereon (herein referred to as the "Building"),
located at No. 1 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274.
(b) The undivided right to use in common with City one-half (1/2) of the
parking spaces improved on the real property identified as the Parking
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Area (the "Parking Area"), located between the Building and the City Hall
building at No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling :Hills, California 90274,
together with all roads and walkways to and from the Parking Area for
pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress.
(c) The Caballeros Riding Ring at Hesse's Gap Riding Ring (the "Hesse's
Gap Riding Ring"), located at Poppy Trail and Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills, California 90274.
(d) The ClifHix Riding Ring (the "ClifHix Riding Ring"), located at the end
of Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills, California 90274. ·
( e) The undivided right to use in common with City the Tennis Courts (the
''Tennis Courtsu), located at Portuguese Bend Road and Palos Verdes
Drive North, Rolling Hills, California 90274.
(f) The Storm Hill Park ("Storm Hill Park"), an approximately eight (8) acre
park identified as Assessors Parcel Number 7570-024-900 approved and
recorded in Parcel Map Number 26356.
3. TERM. The term of this Lease shall be that period set forth in Section l(a)(i)
hereof. The term shall commence on the Commencement Date set forth in Section
l(a)(ii) hereof, and shall expire on the date set forth in Section l(a)(iii) hereof.
Effective as of the Commencement Date, the prior leases identified in Recitals A
and B shall be deemed terminated and of no further force or effect, except for the
indemnity obligations describ~ therein, and except for any accrued, unpaid rent,
or other charges, which shall survive such termination.
4. RENT. Association shall pay City monthly in advance, without deduction or
offset, as rent, $6,998.00.
5. CONDITION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PREMISES. Association hereby accepts
the Premises, including but not limited to the Building, in their condition existing
as of the date hereof, subject to all applicable zoning, municipal, county, and state
laws, ordinances, and regulations governing and regulating the use of the
Premises, and any covenants or restrictions of record, and accepts this Lease
subject thereto and to all matters disclosed thereby and by any exhibits attached
hereto. Association acknowledges that neither City nor City's agents have made
any representation or warranty as to the present or future suitability of the
Premises, including but not limited to the Building, for Association's intended use
thereof, nor has City agreed to undertake any modification, alteration, or
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improvement to the Premises, including but not limited to the Building, except as
provided in this Lease.
6. TAXES. Association shall pay to the appropriate taxing authority all real
property taxes, assessments (general, special, ordinary or extraordinary)
possessory interest taxes, license fees, improvement bond or bonded indebtedness,
levy or tax, and any personal property taxes attributable to personal property at
the Premises, if any are applicable to Association or the Premises, or
Association's interest therein, accruing during the term of this Lease. All such
payments shall be made at least ten (10) days prior to the delinquency date of
such payment. Association shall promptly furnish City with satisfactory evidence
that such taxes have been paid. Association may lawfully contest, by appropriate
proceedings at Association's sole cost and expense, any taxes or assessments, and
may defer payments of the same during any appeal, provided such defense does
not adversely affect City's interest in the Premises. If any such taxes paid by
Association shall cover any period of time prior to or after the expiration of the
term hereof, Association's obligation for such taxes shall be equitably prorated to
cover only the period of time within the tax fiscal year during which this Lease
shall be in effect, and City shall reimburse Association to the extent required. If
Association shall fail to pay any such taxes, City shall have the right to pay the
same, in which case Association shall repay such amount to City with
Association's next rent installment, plus any damages caused by such failure.
7. USE OF PREMISES.
(a) The Premises shall be used and occupied by Association for the purposes
described in Section 1 ( c) hereof, and for such other uses that are not
incompatible with the primary uses set forth in Section 1 ( c ).
(b) Association shall, at Association's expense, comply promptly with all
applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, covenants and
restrictions of record, and requirements in effect during the term or any
part of the term hereof, regulating the use by Association of the Premises,
including but not limited to the Building. Association shall not use nor
permit the use of the Premises in any manner that will tend to create waste
or a nuisance.
8. ALTERATIONS. Except for interior, nonstructural, nonsystemic alterations or
additions not cumulatively costing in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) in any calendar year, Association shall not make or allow any other
alterations, additions, or improvements in or to the Premises, including but not
limited to the Building, without City's prior written consent, and then only by
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contractors or mechanics approved in advance in writing by City, which shall not
unreasonably withhold consent. In each instance where Association requires
City's approval of an alteration, Association shall furnish City with plans showing
the proposed alteration to the Premises, including but not limited to the Building.
Association covenants and agrees that all work done by or pursuant to the
direction and instruction of Association shall be performed in full compliance
with all laws, rules, orders, ordinances, directions, regulations, and requirements
of all governmental agencies, offices, departments, bureaus, and boards having
jurisdiction, and in full compliance with the rules, orders, directions, regulations,
and requirements of the Insurance Service Office, and of any similar body. Before
commencing any work, Association shall give City at least five (5) days written
notice of the proposed commencement of such work and shall, if required by City,
secme at Association's own cost and expense, a completion and lien indemnity
bond, satisfactory to City, for said work. City shall have the right at all times to
post notices of non-responsibility on the Premises and record verified copies
thereof in connection with all work of any kind upon the Premises.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Association shall not make any alterations or
additions whatsoever to the Parking Areas without City's prior written consent,
which may be withheld in City's sole discretion.
9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS .
(a) Except as herein specifically provided to the contrary, Association shall at
Association's sole cost and expense keep and maintain the Premises,
including but not limited to the Building, clean and in good condition and
repair. Damage thereto from causes beyond the reasonable control of
Association and ordinary wear and tear is excepted. Association shall also:
(i) Keep the Premises, including the Parking Area, free of litter and
debris and shall regularly clear all drain catch basins of debris.
(ii) Maintain all landscaping (except in the Parking Area and Tennis
Courts).
(iii) Perform all sprinkler repairs or modifications, necessary painting
repairs of structures (including fencing), necessary lighting,
electrical, or plumbing repairs, and weed abatement (excluding the
Parking Area and Tennis Courts). as required by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department.
(iv) Repair and maintain the roof and structural portions of the
Building and building systems. City shall not be liable or have
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responsibility for any repairs or maintenance to the Building or the
Premises, including the septic tanks servicing the Building and the
guard station, except as specifically provided herein to the
contrary.
(v) Provide the services of one (1) maintenance worker to perform five
(5) hours of maintenance and repair work around the Premises per
month for the term of the Lease. Association shall make the
maintenance worker available to City such that he or she may
perform the following services:
a. Removal of downed tree limbs;
b. Unclogging Parking Area drains;
c. Power washing concrete walkways;
d. Performing small painting projects;
e. Repairing three (3) rail fences;
f. Repairing any damaged, cracked, or broken asphalt;
g . Spreading woodchips around Parking Area planters;
h. Replacing exterior lights on Premises;
1. Cleanup of debris around the Premises, as necessary;
and
J. Any other similar tasks which a handyman would
normally perform.
Any unused portion of the five ( 5) hours per month allotted to the
City for maintenance and repair work shall carry over to the
following month and may accumulate; similarly, City may
deliberately accrue unused time in order to apply it towards larger
projects. Any services requested shall be performed as soon as
reasonably possible pursuant to the availability of maintenance
staff, and in no event more than ten (10) days after the request for
services is first made by the City. Following any aforementioned
maintenance work, Association shall submit to the City per month,
as applicable, a document detailing the scope of work including,
but not limited to, any costs attributable to the City, the specific
tasks performed, the hours expended per task, any supplies or
materials used, and any extra assistance utilized in the performance
of the requested task.
(vi) Upon termination of the Lease, Association shall surrender the
Premises to City in the same condition as when Association's
occupation of the Premises commenced, ordinary wear and tear
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and damage from causes beyond the reasonable control of
Association excepted.
Association waives the right to make rep~ at City's expense
under Subsection 1 of Section 1932, Sections 1941 and 1942 of the
California Civil Code, or any other such law, statute, or similar
ordinance now or hereafter in effect.
Subject to the provisions of Section 16 hereof, all damage or injury
to the Premises, including but not limited to the Building, caused
by the act or negligence of Association, its employees, agents, or
visitors, shall promptly be repaired by Association at its sole cost
and expense, to the reasonable satisfaction of City. After first
giving Association an opportunity to do so, City may make any
repairs which are not promptly made by Association and charge
Association the cost thereof as additional rent.
Notwithstanding anything provided herein to the contrary, City
shall be solely responsible for performing all repairs and
maintenance to the Parking Area, but Association shall reimburse
City, within 10 days ·after receipt of a written demand therefore, for
one-half (112) of the costs incurred by City in repairing and
maintaining the Parking Areas, or for performing any alterations or
additions to the Parking Areas. Moreover, so long as City uses the
Tennis Courts, City agrees to reimburse Association for one-half
(1/2) of the costs incurred by Association in repairing and
maintaining the Tennis Courts. Finally, City shall, at City's sole
cost and expense, provide weekly landscape maintenance to the
Parking Areas and Tennis Courts.
Notwithstanding anything provided herein to the contrary,
Association shall be solely responsible for performing all
maintenance of the equestrian facilities subject to this Lease, but
City shall reimburse Association, within 10 days after receipt of a
written demand therefore, for one-half (112) of the costs incurred
by Association in maintaining the equestrian facilities, not to
exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per year.
(b) If the Insurance Services Office or any other si.inilar body or bureau
department or official of the state, county, or city government or any
governmental authority having jurisdiction, require that any changes,
modifications, replacements, alterations, or additional equipment be made
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or supplied in or to any sprinkler system, heat, or smoke detection system
or any other so called life-safety system by reason of Association's use of
the Premises, or the location of partitions, trade fixtures, or other contents
of the Premises, or if any such changes, modifications, replacements,
alterations, or additional equipment become necessary to prevent the
imposition of a penalty or charge against the full allowance for any such
system in the insurance rate as fixed by said Office or by any insurance
company, Association shall, at Association's cost and expense, make and
supply such changes, modifications, replacements, alterations, or
additional equipment; provided, however, if such requirements are of a
capital nature, Association shall have the option to terminate this Lease in
lieu of constructing such improvements.
10. LIENS. Association shall keep the Premises, including the Building, and the
property upon which the Premises are situated, free from any liens arising out of
the work performed, materials furnished, or obligations incurred by Association.
Association further covenants and agrees that should any mechanic's lien be filed
against the Premises, including but not limited to against the Building, for work
claimed to have been done for or materials claimed to have been furnished to
Association, said lien will be discharged by Association, by bond or otherwise,
within ten (10) days after the filing thereof, at the cost and expense of
Association.
11. UTILITIES. The Association shall be responsible for the costs of the utilities to
the Building and other leased Premises, including, Hesse's Gap Riding Ring, Clif
Hix Riding Ring and Storm Hill Park. The City shall be responsible for the costs
of the utilities to its Building, the City Hall Parking areas and the Tennis Courts.
12. RIGHT OF ENTRY BY CITY. City and its agents shall have the right to enter
the Premises, including the Building, at all reasonable times upon prior reasonable
notice to Association for the purpose of examining or inspecting the same, or in
the case of an emergency. City shall invite Association to have a representative of
Association accompany City in any such inspection, but if Association shall not
personally be present to open and permit an entry into the Premises, including but
not limited to the Building, at any time when such an entry by City is necessary
by reason of emergency, City may enter by means of a master key or pass key or
may enter forcibly, without liability to Association except for any failure to
exercise due care for Association's property, and any such entry by City shall not
under any circumstances be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful
entry into, or a detainer of, the Premises, or an eviction of Association from the
Premises or any portion thereof
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13. INDEMNIFICATION AND WAIVER. Association hereby agrees to indemnify,
protect, and hold City hannless against and from any and all liabilities and claims
of damages or injury arising from Association's use of the Premises, the Building
and adjacent Parking Areas, or from any activity, work, or thing done, permitted
or suffered by Association in the Premises, Building, and adjacent Parking Areas,
and shall further indemnify, protect, and hold harmless City against and from any
and all liability for claims arising from any breach or default in the performance
of any obligation on Association's part to be performed under the terms of this
Lease, or arising from any act, neglect, fault, or omission of the Association, or of
its agents, employees, visitors, invitees, or licensees, and from and against all
costs, attorneys' fees, expenses, and liabilities incurred in or about any such
claim, action, or proceeding brought thereon; and in case any action or proceeding
is brought against City by reason of such claim, Association, upon notice from
City, shall defend the same at Association's expense by counsel reasonably
satisfactory to and approved by City. Association, as a material part of the
consideration to City, hereby assumes all risk of damage to Association's property
or injury to Association's employees, agents, visitors, invitees, and licensees in or
upon the Premises, including the Building and Parking Areas, and Association
hereby waives all claims in respect thereof, from any cause whatsoever, against
City. City shall not be liable to Association for any damage therefrom to
Association or Association's property from any cause beyond City's reasonable
control. Association hereby agrees that in no event shall City be liable for any
consequential damages.
14. INSURANCE.
(a) At all times during the term hereof, Association shall maintain in effect
policies of Property Insurance, including fire and extended coverage
insurance providing coverage for the following: (i) the Building, Hesse's
Gap Riding Ring, ClifHix Riding Ring, Tennis Courts, Storm Hill Park,
and leasehold improvements (including any alterations, additions, or
improvements as may be made by Association pursuant to provisions
hereof), and (ii) trade fixtures and other personal property, on or upon the
Premises, in an amount not less than one hundred percent ( 100%) of their
actual replacement cost during the term of this Lease. The Property
Insurance shall provide protection against any peril included within the
classification "Fire and Extended Coverage" together with insurance
against vandalism, malicious mischief, earthquakes, and special extended
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such insurance shall be used for the repair or replacement of the property
so insured. Upon termination of this Lease following a casualty as set
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forth herein, the proceeds under {ii) above shall be paid to Tenant, and the
balance shall be paid to Landlord.
{b) Association shall, at all times during the tenn hereof and at its own cost
and expense, procure and continue in force comprehensive General
Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage, adequate to
protect City against liability for injury to or death of any person, arising in
connection with the Premises. Such insurance at all times shall be in an
amount of not less than a combined single limit of Five Million Dollars
{$5,000,000), insuring against any and all liability of the insured with
respect to said Premises or arising out of the use or occupancy thereof.
{ c) All insurance required to be carried by Association hereunder shall be
issued by responsible insurance companies possessing a Besfs rating of
no less than A-:VII, qualified to do business in the State of California, and
reasonably acceptable to City. Each policy shall name City an additional
insured, and copies of all policies or certificates of insurance evidencing
the existence and amounts of such insurance shall be delivered to City by
Association. No such policy shall be cancelable except after thirty {30)
days prior written notice to City. Association shall furnish City with
renewals or "binders" of any such policy at least thirty {30) days prior to
the expiration thereof. Association agrees that if Association does not take
out and maintain such insurance, City may {but shall not be required to)
procure said insurance on Association's behalf and charge the Association
the premiums, payable upon demand.
{d) Not less often than every three {3) years during the term of this Lease,
Association and City shall agree in writing on the full replacement cost of
the Premises pursuant to this Section. If, in the reasonable opinion of City,
the amount or type of public liability and property damage insurance
coverage, or any other amount or type of insurance at that time is not
adequate or not provided for herein, Association shall either acquire or
increase the insurance coverage as required by either City or City's lender.
15. WAIVERS OF SUBROGATION. Each of the parties hereby waives any and all
rights of recovery against the other or against any other tenant or occupant of the
Premises, or against the officers, employees, agents, representatives, customers,
and business visitors of such other party or of such other tenant or occupant of the
Premises, for loss or damage to such waiving party or its property or the property
of others under its control, arising from any cause insured against under the
standard form of property insurance policy with all permissible extensions and
endorsements covering extended perils or under any other policy of insurance
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carried by such waiving party in lieu thereof, to the extent such policies then in
force permit such waiver.
16. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION.
(a) In the event the Premises, including but not limited to the Building, are
damaged by any casualty, Association shall be responsible for repairing
such damage and restoring the Premises, including but not limited to the
Building, except in the following circumstances:
(i) The repair or restoration thereof, in City's opinion, cannot be
completed within one hundred eighty (180) days of
commencement of repair or restoration; or
{ii) The repair or restoration is not covered by insurance, or the
estimated cost thereof exceeds by fifty percent (50%) the insurance
proceeds available for repair or restoration plus any amount which
Association is obligated or elects to pay for such repair or
restoration; or
(iii) The estimated cost of repair or restoration of the Premises exceeds
fifty percent (50%) of the full replacement cost of the Building; or
(iv) The Building cannot be restored except in a substantially different
structural or architectural form than existed before the damage and
destruction.
In any of these events, either City or Association shall have the option to
either terminate this Lease or to repair or restore the Premises, including
but not limited to the Building. In the event that either party elects to
terminate this Lease, the terminating party shall give notice to the other
within sixty ( 60) days after the occurrence of such damage, terminating
this Lease as of the date specified in such notice, which date shall not be
more than thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice. In the event such
notice is given, this Lease shall expire and all interest of Association in the
Premises shall terminate on the date specified in the effective notice.
(b) Upon any termination of this Lease under any of the provisions of this
Article, the parties shall be released thereby, without further obligation to
the other, from the date possession of the Premises is surrendered to the
City, except for items which have theretofore accrued and are then unpaid.
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(c) If this Lease is terminated by either party as provided hereunder,
Association sha)l deliver and assign to City all proceeds of insurance
payable on the policies of insurance that Association is required to carry
hereunder.
(d) The provisions of Section 1932, Subdivision 2, and Section 1933,
Subdivision 4, of the Civil Code of the State of California, including any
amendments thereto and any other law which may hereinafter be in force
during the term of this Lease which authorizes the termination of the
Lease upon the partial or complete destruction of the Premises, are hereby
waived by Association.
17. EMINENT DOMAIN. If the whole or part of the Premises shall be taken or shall
substantially interfere with Association's use and occupancy, under power of
eminent domain, or sold, transferred, or conveyed in lieu thereof, either
Association or City may terminate this Lease as of the date of such condemnation
or as of the date possession is taken by the condemning authority, whichever date
occurs later. No award for any partial or entire taking shall be apportioned, and
Association hereby assigns to City any award which may be made in such taking
or condemnation, together with any and all rights of Association now or hereafter
arising in or to the same or any part thereof; provided, however, that nothing
contained herein shall be deemed to give City any interest in or require
Association to assign to City any award made to Association for the taking of
personal property and fixtures belonging to Association and removable by
Association at the expiration of the term hereof, as provided hereunder, or for the
interruption of, or damage to Association's business or for Association's
relocation expenses recoverable against the condemning authority. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to condemn the
Premises.
18 . DEFAULT.
(a) Any of the following events shall constitute a default under this Lease by
Association:
(i) Association's failure to pay any rent or other charges on their due
date and the continuation of such delinquency for 15 consecutive
days after written notice thereof from City;
(ii) Association's abandonment of the Premises;
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(iii) Except as expressly permitted under this Lease, any attempted
conveyance, assignment, mortgage, or subletting of this Lease;
(iv) Association's general assignment or arrangement for the benefit of
creditors; the filing by or against Association of a petition to have
Association adjudged bankrupt or a petition for reorganization or
arrangement under any law relating to bankruptcy and the failure
of Association, or Association's trustee-in-bankruptcy (as the case
may be) to assume this Lease within sixty ( 60) days after the date
of the filing of the petition, (or within such additional time as the
court may fix for cause within such sixty (60) day period), or the
rejection of this Lease by Association or the trustee of Association
during such sixty (60) day period; the taking of any action at the
corporate level by Association to authorize the filing of a petition-
in-bankruptcy on behalf of Association; the appointment by a court
other than a bankruptcy court of a trustee or receiver to take
possession of substantially all of Association's assets located at the
Premises or of Association's interest in this Lease unless
possession is restored to Association within thirty (30) days;
(v) If Association shall be adjudicated insolvent pursuant to the
provisions of any present or future insolvency law under the laws
of the State of California, or if any proceedings are filed by or
against Association under the United States Bankruptcy Code (11
U.S.C. § 101 et seq.}, or any similar provisions of any future federal
bankruptcy law, or if a receiver or a trustee of the property of
Association shall be appointed under California law by reason of
Association's insolvency or inability to pay its debts as they
become due or otherwise; or if any assignment shall be made of
Association's property for the benefit of creditors under California
law;
(vi) The failure by Association to observe or perform any covenant,
condition, or provision in this Lease not already specifically
mentioned in this Section, where such failure is material and
continues for thirty (30) days after written notice from City
notifying Association of such failure; provided, however that if the
nature of Association's default is such that more than thirty (30)
days are reasonably required fer its cure, then Association shall not
be deemed to be in default if Association commenced to cure such
default within said 30-day period and thereafter diligently
prosecutes such cure to completion.
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(vii) In the event of any default by Association, City may promptly or at
any time thereafter, upon notice and demand and without limiting
City in the exercise of any other right or remedy which City may
have by reason of such default or breach, terminate Association's
right to possession of the Premises by any lawful means, in which
case this Lease shall terminate and Association shall immediately
surrender possession of the Premises to City. In such event, City
shall be entitled to recover from Association any amount provided
by California Civil Code Section 1951 .2, plus any other amount
necessary to compensate City for all detriment proximately caused
by Association's failure to perform its obligations under this Lease
or which in the ordinary course of things would be likely to result
therefrom, including, but not limited to, the cost of recovering
possession of the Premises, expenses ofreletting (including
advertising), brokerage commissions and fees , costs of putting the
Premises in good order, condition and repair, including necessary
renovation and alteration of the Premises including the Building,
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, all costs for maintaining the
Premises including the Building, all costs incurred in the
appointment of and performance by a receiver to protect the
Premises including the Building or City's interest under the Lease,
and any other reasonable cost; or pursue any other remedy now or
hereafter available to City under the laws or judicial decisions of
the State of California.
(viii) Even though Association may have breached this Lease and
abandoned the Premises, at City's option this Lease shall continue
in effect for so long as City does not terminate Association's right
to possession, and City may enforce all of its rights and remedies
hereunder, including the right to recover rent as it comes due under
this Lease , and in such event City will pennit Association to sublet
the Premises or to assign its interest in the Lease, or both, with the
consent of City, which consent will not unreasonably be withheld
provided the proposed assignee or sublessee is reasonably
satisfactory to City as to credit and will occupy the Premises for
the same purposes specified herein. For purposes of this subsection
( c ), the following shall not constitute a termination of
Association's right to possession: (i) acts of maintenance or
preservation or efforts to relet the Premises; or (ii) the appointment
of a receiver under the initiative of City to protect City's interest
under this Lease.
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19. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING.
(a) Association acknowledges that the Premises are uniquely beneficial to the
Association. Therefore, Association shall not assign or transfer this Lease,
or any interest therein, and shall not sublet the Premises or any part
thereof, or any right or privilege appurtenant thereto, or suffer any other
person (the invitees, agents, and servants of Association excepted) to
occupy or use the Premises, or any portion thereof, or agree to any of the
foregoing, without in each case first obtaining the written consent of City,
which may be granted or withheld in City's sole and absolute discretion.
Any such assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance,
sublease or occupation of, or the use of the Premises by any other person
without such consent, shall be void. Neither this Lease nor any interest of
Association herein shall be assignable by operation oflaw, without the
written consent of City. Any consent to any assignment, transfer, pledge,
hypothecation, encumbrance, sublease, or occupation or use of the
Premises by any other person which may be given by City shall not
constitute a waiver by City of the provisions of this Section or a release of
Association from the full performance by it of the covenants herein
contained.
(b) Each permitted assignee, transferee, or sublessee, other than City, shall
assume and be deemed to have assumed this Lease and shall be and
remain liable jointly and severally with Association for the payment of the
rent and for the due performance or satisfaction of all of the provisions,
covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained on Association's
part to be performed or satisfied. No permitted assignment shall be
binding on City unless such assignee or Association shall deliver to City a
counterpart of such assignment which contains a covenant of assumption
by the assignee, but the failure or refusal of the assignee to execute such
instrument of assumption shall not release or discharge the assignee from
its liability as set forth above.
20. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. Association shall at any time, upon not less than
ten (10) days' prior written notice from City, execute, acknowledge, and deliver
to City a statement in writing certifying, affirming, or confirming certain
information including, without limitatio~ that this Lease is unmodified and in full
force and effect (or, if modified, stating the nature of such modification and
certifying that this Lease, as so modifi~ is in full force and effect} and the dates
to which the rental, if any, and other charges, if any, are paid in advance, and
acknowledging that there are not, to Association's knowledge, any uncured
defaults on the part of City hereunder, and no events or conditions then in
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existence which, with the passage of time or notice or both, would constitute a
default on the part of City hereunder, or specifying such defaults, events, or
conditions, if any are claimed. It is expressly understood and agreed that any
prospective purchaser or encumbrancer of all or any portion of the Premises or of
the real property of which it is a part shall be entitled to rely upon any such
statement. Association's failure to deliver such statement within such time shall,
at the option of City, constitute a material breach or default under this Lease. If
such option is not so exercised by City (and despite any later delivery by
Association of such statement), Association's failure to deliver same in a timely
manner shall be conclusive upon Association that (i) this Lease is in full force and
effect without modification except as may be represented by City; (ii) there are no
uncured defaults in City's performance; and (iii) not more than two (2) months'
rental has been paid in advance.
21. INTEREST ON PAST DUE OBLIGATIONS. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Lease, any amount due from Association to City hereunder which
is not paid when due shall bear interest at the highest rate then allowed to be
changed by non-exempt lenders under the usury laws of the State of California
from the date due until the date paid.
22. ARBITRATION. In the event that the parties have failed for a period of
sixty (60) days to reach agreement on any controversies, claims, and matters of
difference, the parties agree to submit such controversies, claims, and matters of
difference to arbitration according to the rules and practices of the American
Arbitration Association in force. This submission and agreement to arbitrate shall
be specifically enforceable. There shall be three (3) arbitrators who shall be
residents of the City and members of the Association. One (1) arbitrator shall be
appointed by the City, one (1) by the Association, and those two (2) shall select
the third arbitrator. A decision agreed on by two (2) of the arbitrators shall be the
decision of the arbitration panel. The parties agree to abide by all awards rendered
in such proceedings. Such awards shall be final and binding and there shall be no
appeal therefrom.
23. CITY'S DEFAULTS. City shall not be deemed to be in default in the
performance of any obligation required to be performed by it hereunder unless
and until it has failed to perform such obligation for thirty (30) days after written
notice by Association to City specifying wherein City has failed to perform such
obligation; provided, however, that if the nature of City's obligation is such that
more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance then City shall not be
deemed to be in default if it shall commence such performance within such thirty
(30)-day period and thereafter diligently prosecute or pursue the same to
completion. In no event shall Association have the right to terminate this Lease as
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a result of Association's default, and Association's remedies shall be limited to
damages or an injunction.
24. HOLDING OVER. Should Association, with or without City's written consent,
hold over after the termination of this Lease, such possession by Association shall
be deemed to be a month-to-month tenancy terminable by thirty (30) days' notice
given at any time, upon each and all of the terms herein provided as may be
applicable to a month-to-month tenancy and any such holding over shall not
constitute an extension of this Lease. The foregoing provisions of this Article are
in addition to and do not affect City's right of re--entry or any other rights of City
hereunder or as otherwise provided by law. If Association fails to surrender the
Premises upon the expiration of this Lease despite demand to do so by City,
Association shall indemnify and hold City harmless from all losses or liability,
including without limitation, any claim made by any succeeding tenant or entity
founded on or resulting from such failure to surrender, and any loss of rent from
prospective tenant or entity.
25. W AIYER. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy by either
party to this Lease on the occurrence of any default by the other party to this
Lease shall impair such a right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. The receipt
and acceptance by City of delinquent rent shall not constitute a waiver of any
other default; it shall constitute only a waiver of timely payment for the particular
rent payment involved. No act or conduct of City, including, without limitation,
the acceptance of the keys to the Premises, shall constitute an acceptance of the
surrender of the Premises by Association before the expiration of the term. Only
written notice from City to Association shall constitute acceptance of the
surrender of the Premises and accomplish a termination of the Lease. City's
consent to or approval of any act by Association requiring City's consent or
approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary City's consent to or
approval of any subsequent act by Association. Any waiver by either party of any
default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default
concerning the same or any other provision of the Lease.
26. FORCE MAJEURE. Whenever a day is appointed herein on which, or a period
of time is appointed within which, either party hereto is required to do or
complete any act, matter, or thing, the time for the doing or completion thereof
shall be extended by a period of time equal to the number of days on or during
which such party is prevented from, or is unreasonably interfered with, the doing
or completion of such act, matter, or thing because of strikes, lock-outs,
embargoes, unavailability of labor or materials, wars, insurrections, rebellions,
civil disorder, declaration of national emergencies, acts of God, or other causes
beyond such party's reasonable control (financial inability excepted); provided,
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however, nothing contained in this Section shall excuse Association from the
prompt payment of any rental or other charge required of Association hereunder,
except as specifically provided in Section hereof to the contrary.
27. MISCELLANEOUS.
(a) Any provision of this Lease which shall prove to be invalid, void, or
illegal shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision
hereof and such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
(b) In the event of any litigation between Association and City, to enforce any
provision of this Lease or any right of either party hereto, or to secure a
judicial determination of any right or obligation of either party hereto, the
unsuccessful party in such litigation shall pay to the successful party all
reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred therein. Moreover, if either party hereto without fault is made a
party to any litigation instituted by or against any other party to this Lease,
such other party shall indemnify City or Association, as the case may be,
against and save it harmless from all costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by it in connection therewith.
( c) Time is of the essence hereunder.
( d) The section captions contained in this Lease are for convenience and do
not in any way limit or amplify any term or provision of this Lease and
shall have no effect on its interpretation.
(e) The terms "City" and "Association" as used herein shall include the plural
as well as the singular, and the neuter shall include the masculine and
feminine genders. The obligations herein imposed upon Association shall
be joint and several as to each of the persons, firms, or corporations of
which Association may be composed.
(f) This Lease and the exhibits and any rider or addendum attached hereto
constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to
the subject matter hereof, and no prior agreement or understanding
pertaining to any such matter shall be effective for any purpose. No
provision of this Lease may be amended or supplemented except by an
agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto or their successors in
interest.
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(g) lbis Lease shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of California, which shall apply in all respects, including
statutes oflimitation, to any disputes or controversies arising out of or
pertaining to this Lease.
(h) Upon Association's observing and performing all of the covenants,
conditions, and provisions on Association's part to be observed and
performed hereunder, Association shall have quiet possession of the
Premises for the entire term hereof, subject to all of the provisions of this
Lease.
(i). Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, all of the covenants,
conditions, and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, personal
representatives, successors, and assigns.
G) Any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing
and may be given by personal delivery or by certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to Association or to City at the addresses provided in
Section 1 ( d) hereof. Either party may by proper notice to the other specify
a different address for notice purposes.
(k) The text of this Lease shall be construed, in all respects, according to its
fair meaning, and not strictly for or against either City or Association.
(1) This Lease shall not be recorded, except that if City requests Association
to do so, the parties shall execute a memorandum of this Lease in
recordable form and Association shall execute and deliver to City on the
expiration or termination of this Lease, immediately on City's request, a
quitclaim deed to the Premises, in recordable form, designating City as
transferee. All expenses incurred shall be borne by City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Lease as of the day and
year first above written.
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AITEST:
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ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES
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Agenda Item No.: 14.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:VERBAL REPORT FROM THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
COMMITTEE ON THE OCTOBER 3, 2023 MEETING
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Agenda Item No.: 15.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FINAL
GUEST LIST; PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PURCHASE OF AN
ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The 2023 Holiday Open House will be held on Monday, December 11th at City Hall from
4:00pm to 9:00pm. The guest list to the annual holiday open house was updated with
feedback from some Councilmembers in previous years and is included with this report for
review and approval.
DISCUSSION:
Earlier this year, the council discussed some of the expenses for the party, specific to the
Christmas Tree which has historically been purchased from Armstrong Nursery and then
sprayed to be fire retardant. An option of considering a reusable artificial tree was brought up.
Staff would like direction from the Council on this decision. By example, Costco currently has
a 9-foot pre-lit tree for $679.99 that is less than the price of last year's live tree and could be
used for years to come.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the event in the past five years range between $6,100 and $6,600. The adopted
FY 2023-2024 budget allocated $10,000 for the event.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve list as presented; provide direction to staff.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_231009_CC_HolidayOpenHouse_ProposedInviteList.pdf
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2023 OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED LIST
Name Company
1 Honorable Al Muratsuchi Assemblymember, 66th District
Melissa Ramoso, District Director 66th District
Erick Ponce-Furlos, Field Representative 66th District
2 Honorable Ben Allen State Senator, 26th District
Sam Lieu, District Director 26th District
Davis Han, District Representative 26th District
3 Honorable Ted Lieu United States Congress, 33rd District
Karen Calderon, Field Representative
4 Honorable Janice Hahn, Supervisor Fourth District, County of Los Angeles
5 Mr. Mark Baucum, Chief of Staff Fourth District, County of Los Angeles
6 Ms. Jennifer LaMarque, Harbor Area Director Fourth District, County of Los Angeles
7 Ms. Alysia Hererra, Staff Assistant Fourth District, County of Los Angeles
9 Mr. Jeffrey Kiernan
Regional Public Affairs Manager
League of California Cities
10 Ms. Jennifer Quan, Executive Director
Regional Public Affairs Manager League of California Cities
11 Ms. Kristine Guerrero, Legislative Director
Regional Public Affairs Manager
League of California Cities
12 Mr. Bob Kautz, President
and Members of the Board of Directors
P.V.P. Land Conservancy
Cristian Sarabia, Conservation Director
P.V.P. Land Conservancy
13 Ms. Adrienne Mohan, Executive Director and
Susan Wilcox, Development Director P.V.P. Land Conservancy
14 Rosa Kwon Easton, President and Members of
the Board
Palos Verdes Library District
20 Ms. Jennifer Addington, Director Palos Verdes Library District
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2023 OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED LIST
15 Ami Gandhi, President
and Members of the Board
PVPUSD Board of Education
19 Devin Serrano, Ph.D
Superintendent of Schools
PVPUSD
Malaga Cove Administrative Center
21 Mr. Brett Egan, Principal Rancho del Mar High School
22 Mr. Robert C. Ferrante, General Manager and
staff
County Sanitation District of L A County
23 Mrs. Jacki Bacharach, Executive Director and
staff
South Bay Cities Council of Governments
24 Sheriff Robert Luna L. A. County Sheriff's Headquarters
25 Captain James Powers
and all LASD Lomita Personnel
L. A. County Sheriff's Department
30 Dr. Julian Gold
President
California Contract Cities Association
31 Mr. Marcel Rodarte
Executive Director
California Contract Cities Association
32 Ms. Eileen Hupp, President/CEO and staff Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of
Commerce
33 Mr. Anthony Marrone, Fire Chief Los Angeles County Fire Department
34 Mr. Brian Bennett, Assistant Fire Chief
and staff, Division I Office - F. S. 158
Division 1, County of Los Angeles Fire
Department
35 Mr. Trevor Moore, Assistant Fire Chief,
LaCoFire/Forestry Division
36 Mr. Brad Weisshaupt, Deputy Forester
Pre Fire Engineer, LaCoFire/Forestry
37 Mr. Haddee Hammoud LaCoFire/Forestry
38 Battalion Chief John Butorovich Fire Station 56
39 Barbara Ferraro
Members of the City Council and
Councilmembers Elect
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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2023 OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED LIST
40 Mr. Ara Mihranian, City Manager and staff City of Rancho Palos Verdes
41 Mayor Britt Huff
and Members of the City Council
City of Rolling Hills Estates
42 Mr. Greg Grammer
City Manager and staff
City of Rolling Hills Estates
43 Mayor Jim Roos
and Members of the City Council
City of Palos Verdes Estates
44 Elaine Jeng, City Manager and staff City of Palos Verdes Estates
45 Mr. Mike Dorta, District Engineer and staff L. A.
County Depart. of Public Works
Building and Safety Division
46 Mr. Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
and staff
BB&K LLP
Mr. Ryan Stager, Assistant City Attorney BB&K LLP
49 Mr. William Pagett, Sr. Vice President and staff Willdan Engineering
50 Ms. Vanessa Munoz, PE, TE, PTOE,
President/CEO, Traffic Engineer
Willdan Engineering
51 Mr. Aaron Arugay, Executive Director and staff L. A. County West Vector Control District
52 Ms. Marcia Mayeda, Director and staff L. A. County Animal Care & Control
Administrative Headquarters
53 Mr. Fernando Barrera
Specialist
Wildlife Specialist & Consultant
54 Mr. Devin Kincaid, General Manager and staff Republic Services Inc.
55 Mr. Miguel Ruiz, Operations Manager Republic Services Inc.
Addrian Orssten, Operations Supervisor Republic Services Inc.
56 Ms. Dawn Harris, Municipal Services Manager Republic Services Inc.
Ms. Angie Gilbride, Regional Community Affairs
Specialist
California Water Service Company
Mr. Robert Thompson, Operations Manager California Water Service Company
57 Mr. Agustin Baeza Operations Manager
and staff
California Water Service Company
166
2023 OPEN HOUSE PROPOSED LIST
58 Ms. Kristen Raig RHCA Manager and staff
59 RHCA Board members
60 Ms. Susan Sifuentes-Trigueros District Manager
and staff
Southern California Gas Company
61 Ms. Connie Turner, Regional Manager and staff Southern California Edison
Victor Munoz, Government Relations Manager Southern California Edison
62 Mr. Alexander Smith
Executive Director and Staff
California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority
63 Melaina Francis
Regional Risk Manager
California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority
64 Abraham Han
Management Analyst
California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority
Mr. Ray Cruz Former R.H.City Manager
65 Mr. Anton Dahlerbruch Former R.H. City Manager
66 Diane Gladwell, MMC
67 Yolanta Schwartz Former R.H. Planning Director
68 Meredith Elguira Former R.H. Planning Director
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Agenda Item No.: 16.A
Mtg. Date: 10/09/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 54956.9
(D)(4).
ONE POTENTIAL CASE - 79 EASTFIELD DRIVE, APN 7567-005-028
DATE:October 09, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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