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Minutes
Rolling Hills City Council
Monday, September 9, 2024
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 7:16 p.m. Mayor Mirsch
presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
Councilmembers Absent: Black, Pieper
Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager
Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager
John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director
Samantha Crew, Management Analyst
Pat Donegan, City Attorney
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – City Manager Bañales
4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS – NONE
5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Motion by Mayor Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to move Items 16 and 17 after Item 7, and
move Items 15B and 15C after Item 9. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to receive and file Blue Folder
Items 7A and 12A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comment: Shea Lapin, Ann Bellis, Alfred Visco
Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 16.
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 7:41 P.M.
16.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
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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 – 8:58 P.M.
City Attorney Donegan noted there was no reportable action. Mayor Mirsch moved back to Item 8.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
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: AUGUST 26, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING
8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
8.E. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1378 AMENDING A REIMBURSEMENT POLICY IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 53232.2 AND 53232.3 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1304
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Mayor Mirsch moved to Item 15B.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.B. RECEIVE AND FILE A PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REPORT
Presentation by Management Analyst Samantha Crew
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Ann Bellis, Marian Visco
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to receive and file. Motion carried
unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
Mayor Mirsch requested agendizing a Council discussion regarding emergency preparation for potential loss
of utilities and development of proactive plans, including but not limited to joint meetings with the Rolling Hills
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Community Association and /or Council subcommittees in advance of any potential issues similar to what
has happened in a neighboring municipality.
15.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
Presentation by City Manager Karina Bañales
Public Comment: Alfred Visco
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Mayor Mirsch to send letter as is and accept California
Water Service’s recommendations as presented. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: Dieringer
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
Mayor Mirsch moved back to Item 10 .
10. COMMISSION ITEMS – NONE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
12. OLD BUSINESS
12.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 ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY HALL ADA
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
Public Comment: Alfred Visco, Mayor Mirsch read a letter submitted by the Women’s Club of Rolling Hills
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer to approve as presented. Motion failed for lack of a second.
Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to continue the item to the next
meeting. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
13. NEW BUSINESS – NONE
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
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14.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)
Presentation by City Manager Karina Bañales
City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
The Council provided direction to reserve scheduling of a potential City Council meeting , if needed, between
November 12 and 14 depending on availability of Councilmember Black.
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
15.A. APPROVE SOUTH BAY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY'S ANNUAL REQUEST FOR A $600
CONTRIBUTION IN FISCAL YEAR 24/25
Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath
Motion by Councilmember Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve a $600 contribution.
Motion carried unanimously with the following vote:
AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Mirsch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Black, Pieper
18. ADJOURNMENT : 10:39 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of retired Councilmember and Mayor Allen Lay at 10:39 p.m. on
September 9, 2024. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday,
September 23, 2024 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,
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Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Approved,
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Leah Mirsch, Mayor