CL_NWS_250219_F CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
February 19, 2025 Issue No. 25-04
BLOCK CAPTAINS’ POPCORN PARTY EVENT
4PM, THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025
The Block Captain Leaders invite you to their first
educational event in the City Council Chambers focused
on Home Hardening. Watch informative videos and
discuss how to protect your home from wildfires and the
potential impact on the City.
Block Captains hold their regular meeting in the City
Council Chambers four times a year, on the third
Thursdays of February, May, August and November. The
meetings are also accessible via zoom. Many
neighborhoods are without a Block Captain. Consider
joining the program.
REPUBLIC SPRING CLEAN-UP EVENTS
Green Waste Brush Clearance: Wed., March 5, 2025
Larger quantities of green waste will be collected near
the roadside instead of at your typical designated
collection location. Place the green waste in an area that
is clearly visible to our drivers. Green waste must be
bundled no more than 4 feet in length. No container, bag
or bundle should weigh more than 60 pounds.
Bulky Item Collection: Wed., March 12, 2025
Bulk items, such as furniture, appliances and rolled rugs,
will be picked up from your designated collection
location. Please place items in an area that is easily visible
to our drivers. Set out items the night before collection or
by 6 a.m. on the collection day.
Shred and E-waste: Sat., March 22, 2025
Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., drop off confidential
documents for secure shredding and electronic waste,
such as computers, televisions, smartphones and similar
items, for recycling at City Hall.
CAL WATER RATE INCREASES
Cal Water submitted Advice Letter 2548 to the CPUC to
implement a base rate increase on February 1, 2015 and
a 24-month temporary surcharge beginning on April 1,
2025 per Resolution W-5287. The resolution grants Cal
Water the authority to implement the additional costs
incurred to conclude the Palos Verdes Peninsula Water
Reliability Project (“PV Pipeline”) into base rates on
February 1, 2015 and a temporary 24-month surcharge to
recover costs tracked in the Palos Verdes Memorandum
Account (PVMA) starting April 1, 2025. A typical
residential customer using 11 ccfs monthly and has a 5/8”
service charge, the monthly bill impact of both rate
changes will be an increase of $5.81 or 6.1%. Please
contact cwsrates@calwater.com with any questions.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period January 12 – 25, 2025
None
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
2/24/25 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
3/18/25 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
3/27/25 at 8:30am
POWER RESTORATION & REQUIRED PERMITS
Southern California Edison has committed to restoring
power to properties that saw utility shut offs in September
2024 due to land movement concerns. Permits are
required for homes that installed alternative power
sources. The City and County are waiving fees until
December 31, 2025 and expediting the process for
impacted residents.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND PROTECT
YOUR ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY
Residents are reminded to maintain the appropriate
clearance between structures and vegetation. The Los
Angeles County Fire Department regulates the first 200
feet from structures in order to establish a firefighting
defensible space. The City Ordinance requires the
removal of dead trees and plants on the remainder of
your property to help keep our community safe from the
threat of wildfires. Residents may wish to consult with their
gardener, an arborist or tree service to assess trees and
shrubs and for constructive clearance methods that
avoid future erosion. If you have questions about
clearance requirements, please call the Fire Department
at 310-377-1584. Links to Educational Videos:
To learn more about Home Hardening for your
property, watch these videos. Scan the QR
code or visit: bit.ly/RH-HomeHardening
To Learn more about how to manage fire fuel
vegetation on your property and in canyons
watch these videos. Scan the QR code or
visit: bit.ly/CanyonMgmt
TUMBLEWEED CLEARANCE REMINDERS
Pursuant to Municipal Code 8.30.010, residents are
required to clear dead or alive tumbleweeds from their
properties. During fire and wind events, tumbleweeds
become fire fuel. When clearing any dead vegetation,
remember to keep a fire extinguisher or water hose
nearby in case of sparks from equipment. Tumbleweed
seeds sprout in late April and you can see seedlings along
lawn edges or driveways. After sprouting, the seedlings
have a delicate red/maroon stem/spine and two green
fleshy leaves, opposite each other. PULL THE SEEDLING AT
THIS POINT! If you remove all the seedlings, you will begin
to reduce the “seed bank” hiding in your soil. It could
take three years of this diligent effort, pulling each as it
sprouts, to completely deplete the tumbleweed seed
bank.
FREE SBCCOG 25th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
9AM-3PM, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025
CARSON COMMUNITY CENTER
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments
invites you to participate in their 25th Annual
General Assembly and an opportunity for the region’s
thought leaders to gather, share ideas and discuss
important issues. This year’s program marks the 30th
anniversary of the SBCCOG and will explore
accomplishments as well as chart a path ahead to
address sustainability, housing, homelessness, and
transportation. Attendance is free but lunch is available
during online registration process for an early-bird price of
$15 pp. After March 12 - $20 pp. Register:
https://southbaycities.org/2025-general-assembly/
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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 / ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. RECEIVE AN FILE A PRESENTATION ON USE OF PROPANE TANKS WITHIN CITY LIMITS FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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 FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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: FEBRUARY 10, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 4LEAF, INC. FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES
F. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLANNED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SAFE, CLEAN WATER (MEASURE W) MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
SUBMISSION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. RECEIVE AND FILE ZONING CASE NO. 24-027: VARIANCE FOR RESIDENTIAL ADDITION TO ENCROACH INTO THE SETBACK LOCATED AT 15 FLYING MANE ROAD,
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 54-SF) (MOLLURA &
ROGERS) 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES FOR ANNUAL TMDL TRASH MONITORING AND REPORTING AS
REQUIRED BY THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
B. FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 MID-YEAR REPORT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
C. CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS FOR REFUSE 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES REVIEW FOR INTERNAL CONTROLS ASSESSMENT (MAYOR PRO TEM DIERINGER)
B. RECEIVE AND FILE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR USE WITHIN CITY LIMITS, DUE TO THE RECENT UTILITY SHUT OFFS
C. RECEIVE AND FILE A SUMMARY REPORT ON PREVIOUS FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE DISCUSSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND /OR ACTIONS (COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH) 15. MATTER FROM STAFF
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (B)(1) TITLE: CITY MANAGER
B. 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
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES) CPUC COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOCAL GAS
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF 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)
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.