CL_NWS_240508_D1 CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
May 8, 2024 Issue No. 24-09
CITY HALL CLOSED – MONDAY, MAY 27th
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27 in
observance of Memorial Day Holiday. Rolling Hills
City Council and staff wish you a wonderful holiday
weekend! City Hall will re-open Tuesday, May 28.
HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE
There will be no trash/green waste collection on Monday,
May 27. If your trash is normally collected on Monday, it
will be collected on Tuesday and if it is normally collected
on Tuesday, it will be collected on Wednesday.
RHCA & NEEDS OF SENIORS COMMITTEE
WEEKLY WALKING GROUP PILOT PROGRAM
THURSDAYS in MAY - 11am on Crest Road
Starting May 9 , the RHCA will host a Weekly Walk along
Crest Road. They will be meeting at Crest Road /
Portuguese Bend Road and walk about 40 minutes (20
minutes out and 20 minutes back). Everyone is
encouraged to walk at their own pace as this is an
activity to encourage movement, appreciate the natural
Rolling Hills environment, and connect with your
neighbors. Ground may be uneven and there may be
wood chips on the bridle trail. Bring trekking poles if you
would like a little extra stability. All ages welcome. No
dogs please. The walk will be led by resident Traude
Gitter. This is a pilot program during the month of May. If
there is interest, the program will continue through the
summer and fall (weather permitting). Questions? Call
the RHCA office at (310) 544-6222.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL PRO-LED ROUND ROBIN
SATURDAY, MAY 11 – 8:30am
The Courts Club is hosting a round robin for Tennis and
Pickleball player with Coaches David, Mario and Everard.
Bring your partner or pick one at the courts. Bagels and
coffee served for breakfast and tacos for lunch. Plenty of
beverages for kids and adults. Purchase tickets for $25 at
rollinghillscourtsclub.org.
SAVE THE DATE – DINNERS ON THE GREEN
THURSDAY, MAY 30 - 5pm
The Rolling Hills Community Association and The Needs of
Seniors Committee is bringing back four dates for Dinner
on the Green at the RHCA & City Hall Lawn.
$15 Per Person - Tacos By Marco's Catering
RSVP: 310-544-6222 or email: info@rhca.net
Upcoming Dinner on the Green Dates:
June 19 | July 17 | August 21
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period April 7 - 27, 2024
1 Arrest for Reckless Driving
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
5/13/24 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
5/21/24 at 6:30pm - Cancelled
Traffic Commission Meeting
5/30/24 at 8:30am
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
On May 13, 2024, the City Council will hold a budget
workshop discussing anticipated expenditures for the
next fiscal year 2024-2025.
SECOND BLOCK CAPTAINS MEETING IN 2024
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 – 10 am
Block Captains meet four times a year, on the third
Thursdays of February, May, August and November.
Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers. Please
note, this month they will meet on a Wednesday. The
meetings are streamed live on the City’s website.
www.rolling-hills.org Many neighborhoods are without a
Block Captain, so consider joining and becoming an
important part of the community.
EASTFIELD DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
POTHOLING TO BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 13
Starting Monday May 13, the City’s subcontractor, Hot
Line Construction, will begin potholing various locations
along Eastfield Drive (between Outrider and Hackamore)
as part of the Utility Undergrounding project funded by a
FEMA / CalOES Hazard Mitigation Grant. Potholing is
required to verify the proposed areas for Southern
California Edison’s infrastructure is clear of other existing
underground utilities. Please expect delays as one lane of
traffic will be closed during excavation. Any questions –
please call City Hall at 310-377-1521.
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING ON CREST ROAD
UPDATES FOR MAY AND JUNE
Construction ended on Crest Road East near the
emergency gate exit last week. In June, Southern
California Edison is slated to begin their portion of
construction which will extend from approximately 93
Crest Road East to roughly the Cal Water property. Any
questions – please call City Hall at 310-377-1521.
CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Code enforcement is available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm The City’s Code
Enforcement Officer is Noah Roque of 4LEAF Inc. The best
way to reach Officer Roque is via email:
codeenforcement@cityofrh.net.
SADDLEBACK ROAD SINKHOLE UPDATE!
The RHCA’s engineer and geologist met last week on site
to inspect and assess the sinkhole now that the area has
dried out a bit. The plan and costs for the road repairs are
currently being prepared. A special meeting of the RHCA
Board is anticipated to be scheduled next week for
consideration of the matter. The RHCA will email residents
once calendared. Residents may attend the special
meeting or if unavailable, can email Kathryn Bishop at
kbishop@rhca.net with comments to the Board.
RHCA OFFICE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, MAY 13, 2024
THIS AGENDA MAY NOT BE COMPLETE. THE FINAL AGENDA WILL BE POSTED AT CITY HALL 72 HOURS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THE FINAL AGENDA IS ALSO POSTED ON THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WEBSITE AT WWW.ROLLING-HILLS.ORG.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION 5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) 7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion.
A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 13, 2024
B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: APRIL 22, 2024 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR MARCH 2024
F. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 1362 AND 1363 PERTAINING TO A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-150: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND STABLE GREATER THAN 999 SQUARE FEET, NEW
BASEMENT, SWIMMING POOL, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, RETAINING WALLS, COVERED DECKS/PORCHES, GRADING, HARDSCAPE, LANDSCAPE, AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A STABLE GREATER THAN 200 SQUARE FEET WITH LOFT, CORRAL, AND A RECREATIONAL GAME COURT; AND
VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 POSSUM RIDGE ROAD, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 123-RH) (WHITCOMBE)
B. ZONING CASE NO. 23-056: SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND VARIANCE TO RETAIN GRADING IMPORT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 MIDDLERIDGE LANE
SOUTH, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 239-A-6-MS) (JOHNSON) 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 PROPOSED BUDGET - REPORT ON FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PROCEED WITH IRS CODE SECTION 170(C)(1) FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BI-PARTISAN HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT (INITIATIVE 23-0017A1) FOR
TARGETED REFORMS TO PROPOSITION 47 (COUNCILMEMBER DIERINGER)
15. MATTER FROM STAFF
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: THREATENED LITIGATIONGOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND (E)(3) THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, BASED ON
ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.NUMBER OF POTENTIAL
CASES: 1 (GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY MR. DONALD SCHMID AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IN
RANCHOS PALOS VERDES)
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: MONDAY, JUNE 10,, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.