CL_NWS_240904_D1 CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
September 05, 2024 Issue No. 24-17
REPUBLIC SERVICES RED TAGS UPDATE
Residents may notice Republic Services’ use of Red Tags
recently. These are designed to help inform individuals as
to why their trash may not have been picked up and
what corrective action needs to be taken. Some
examples of why red tags may be left behind include:
• Access blocked to retrieval by vehicles.
• Private gates to driveway locked.
• Cans exceeding 35-gallon size and/or 60lbs.
• Manure mixed in with trash or green waste.
• Green waste not bundled properly (if not using a
35-gallon can).
• Inclusion of construction or demolition materials.
• Bulk items placed out with trash.
SAVE THE DATE: PREPARED PENNINSULA EXPO
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10am – 1pm,
Peninsula High School and PV Farmer’s Market are hosting
a free event to all Peninsula residents on how to be
disaster ready. There will be demonstrations, building your
own emergency bag, emergency preparedness tips for
your family and pets, School District preparedness plans,
trick or treating for the youth (wear costumes!) and free
food. This free, family fun event will be held at 27118 Silver
Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates.
FIRESCAPING WORKSHOP
On Thursday, September 19, 2024 the West Basin
Municipal Water Di strict is hosting a firescaping workshop
at Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park in McTaggart Hall from
6PM - 8PM. The workshop will cover first five feet,
defensible space, and fire – resistant plants. To sign up
please visit westbasin.org/firescaping.
EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM UPDATE
In June 2023 the City Council approved moving forward
with the installation of three (3) Outdoor Sirens to alert
residents during an emergency / evacuation scenario
where there was loss of power and phone services. Over
the past year, City staff and selected vendor HQE have
worked through the final designs, local permitting, and LA
County Bui lding & Safety plan check process. As of
September 4, 2024, the project has been approved by
County.
HQE plans to perform construction between September
15 and October 15, 2024. HQE and City staff will also work
on hosting a public outreach / demonstration event in the
near future.
Stay tuned for further updates.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period July 28 –August 24, 2024
None
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
9/09/24 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
9/17/24 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
9/26/24 at 8:30am
ALERT SOUTH BAY – STAY IN THE KNOW
The Mission is to provide residents with timely,
accurate emergency alert and warning
notifications through an integrated,
standardized, cross-jurisdictional notification
platform, helping to reduce the loss of life
and damage to property and the environment. Sign up
for emergency alerts by texting ALERTSB to 888777 or using
the QR Code.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ZONE?
LA County’s Office of Emergency Management has
divided the City of Rolling Hills into three (3) Evacuation
Zones. Portuguese Bend Road (PBR) and Crest Road act
as the dividing “lines” between zones.
• If you live west of PBR & North of Crest – Zone 1
• If you live east of PBR & North of Crest – Zone 2
• If you live on the south side of Crest – Zone 3
In the event of an emergency requiring evacuation –
residents are asked to learn and remember their zone.
Please note: in light of the recent notification sent out for
Rancho Palos Verdes residents… Rolling Hills zones will
always start with ROL followed by the zone number.
Visit PVPready.gov for more information.
SAVE THE DATE: RH TENNIS CLUB FALL PARTY
Rolling Hills Pickleball and Tennis Fall Party is happening on
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3PM. The cost is $30 per
person. There will be round robin, a costume contest,
dinner and drinks. To sign up please visit
Rollinghillstennisclub.org.
SADDLEBACK UPDATE
Saddleback Road and Bent Springs Trail will reopen on
Friday, September 6. Thank you for your patience and
understanding over recent months.
TENNIS COURT #1
Tennis Court #1 will reopen on Friday, September 6.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 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: AUGUST 26, 2024 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1378 AMENDING A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE §§ 53232.2 AND 53232.3 AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 1304
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
A. UPDATE ON THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING'S INC. (PAE) REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL BUDGET TO
COMPLETE RESPONSES TO PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS; ADOPT BY RESOLUTION NO. 1379 AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO
APPROPRIATE $4,000.00 IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND FUNDED FROM A TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES AND APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAE COVERING ADDITIONALSERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 13. NEW BUSINESS
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADD A CITY COUNCIL MEETING DURING THE SECOND FULL WEEK OF NOVEMBER AND CONFIRM ATTENDANCE FOR THE
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION (MAYOR MIRSCH)
15. MATTER FROM STAFF
A. APPROVE SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY'S ANNUAL REQUEST FOR A $600 CONTRIBUTION IN FISCAL YEAR 24/25
B. RECEIVE AND FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SEND A LETTER TO CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION
WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. (1 CASE) a. NAME OF CASE: CONNIE ANDERSEN, ET AL. V. CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, ET AL.
CASE NO.: 24STCV20953 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.
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