CL_NWS_241024_D2 CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
October 23, 2024 Issue No. 24-20
THIS WEEKEND: DON’T MISS THE DOCUMENT
SHREDDING & E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10am to 1pm
Where: Rolling Hills City Hall
Drop off confidential documents for secure shredding
and electronic waste, such as computers, televisions,
smartphones, and similar items, for recycling. This will be
a contactless, drive-through, drop off event.
2024 PREPARED PENINSULA EXPO
Sunday, October 27 from 10am – 1pm
Peninsula High School
(Behind the PV Farmer’s Market)
27118 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates
THANK YOU PV PENINSULA ROTARY CLUB
The City would like to thank Julia Parton and the Palos
Verdes Peninsula Rotary Club for arranging community
meals for our impacted residents. Giorgio’s, Lisa’s Bon
Appetit, Gaetano’s and Red Onion have been generous
contributors and the City truly appreciates the support
they have shown to our residents during this difficult time.
Additionally, we would also like to thank the Women’s
Community Club of Rolling Hills for the wonderful desserts,
and the RHCA for the beverages they provided for the
meals.
Lastly, the City would like to extend a special thank you
to our Block Captains leaders who have been invaluable.
They have served meals and also play a critical role in
supporting our residents with recovery efforts and
emergency preparedness.
AREA 4 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm
Where: Rolling Hills City Hall
The Women’s Community Club invites residents of Rolling
Hills Area 4 to a neighborhood meeting. This is a great
opportunity to speak with neighbors and ask questions
pertaining to what is happening in your specific area.
Social from 5 to 5:30. Please RSVP to Lisa Waldo 310-872-
0472 or lisawaldo1@gmail.com Area 4 Streets:
Acacia Ln . | Acacia Rd. | Appaloosa Ln.
Blackwater Cnyn (Upper & Lower) | Eucalyptus Ln .
Hillside Ln. | Meadowlark Ln. | Middleridge Ln. N & S
Pheasant Ln. | Pine Tree Ln. | Poppy Trail Ln.
Portuguese Bend Rd. (North of Crest)
PV Drive North | Roadrunner Rd. | Saddleback Rd.
Sagebrush Ln . | Wagon Ln . | Williamsburg Ln .
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period September 15 – October 12, 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
10/28/24 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
11/19/24 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
11/21/24 at 8:30am
CITY WEBSITE UPDATES ON EMERGENCY INFO
The City’s website now includes an “Emergency Alerts” tab
with information regarding current events and expedited
permitting of generators, propane, or solar panels for
impacted residents. Visit https://www.rolling-hills.org and
click on “read more” for current information.
ROLLING HILLS MOBILE FLEX VOTING CENTER
When: Monday, November 4, 2024 from 10am to 4pm
Where: Rolling Hills City Hall
LA County will host a mobile flex voting center at City Hall
for Rolling Hills residents the day before election day.
2024 VOTE BY MAIL DROP BOXES
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall - 4045 PV Drive N.
Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall - 30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall - 340 PV Dr W.
Lomita Library - 24200 Narbonne Ave
To verify voting mail drop box locations, visit:
https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/
TRACK YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT
You can track your mail in ballot for the upcoming
election on November 5, 2024 by logging into:
WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov.
2024 VOTING LOCATIONS
South Coast Botanic Gardens - Frances Young Hall
26300 Crenshaw Blvd
Hours: 10/26 - 11/4 10am – 7pm 11/5: 7am – 8pm
Rancho Del Mar High School
38 Crest Rd W, Rolling Hills
Hours: 11/2 - 11/4: 10am – 7pm 11/5: 7am – 8pm
For more locations and to verify voting centers,
please visit: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc
OCTOBER TIP TO HELP CONSERVE WATER
Toilets use the most water in your bathroom. A bad toilet
flapper can waste hundreds of gallons a week. This is
likely a $5 fix or better yet, install a low-flow toilet and
you can reduce water use by more than 50% per flush.
WINTERIZING YOUR PROPERTY
Winterize for land movement by taking measures to
prevent ground water from infiltration. Don't wait until
storms are in the forecast to start preparing your property.
• Fill in fissures on your property. Native soil is preferred.
• Water run-off from gutters can be held in rain barrels.
• Erosion control on slopes with plastic sheeting
• Sandbags to direct water away from your home.
For more information visit www.rolling-hills.org and click
on “Emergency Alerts – Read More”
RHCA GREENWASTE CHIPPING EVENT
When: Monday, November 4, 2024
To assist in fire fuel management on their properties, the
Rolling Hills Community Association has scheduled a city-
wide chipping program which allows residents the
opportunity to thin out vegetation and create defensible
space on their property. For more information/ questions
please contact the RHCA at: 310-544-6222.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, OCTOBER 28, 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 OCTOBER 28, 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: OCTOBER 14, 2024 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE 24-063: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT SOLAR BATTERIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR
A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18 EASTFIELD DRIVE, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15303 (LOT 69-A-EF) (RICH)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A VACANT LOT INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET (UP TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), DRIVEWAY WITH PORTIONS THAT EXCEED
A WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, DETACHED TRELLIS, AND GUEST
HOUSE; AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE, CORRAL, SWIMMING POOL, AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD, ALLOW A PORTION OF
THE CORRAL TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-ONE-
HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT A BASEMENT WITH A PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND THE BUILDING WALLS OF THE RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN
ONE FOOT ABOVE GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 132A-MS) (OGASAWARA)
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
A. APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES
FOR THE CITY ON AN ON-CALL BASIS
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1382 AUTHORIZING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET MODIFICATION TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY $23,485.40 IN THE GENERAL
FUND REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT FUNDED FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND RESERVES FOR EMERGENCY PLUMBING REPAIRS RELATED TO
EXTERIOR WATER MAIN LEAKS ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. MATTER FROM STAFF
A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2024 (JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30)
B. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION TERMS EXPIRING ON JANUARY 1, 2025
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.
(SEAVIEW CASE) CASE NO.: 24STCV20953
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES) CPUC COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOCAL GAS
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—INITIATION OF LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(4) 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)
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957 (B)(1) TITLE: CITY MANAGER 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.