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CL_NWS_250423_D1 CITY COUNCIL James Black, M.D. Bea Dieringer Leah Mirsch Jeff Pieper Patrick Wilson April 23, 2025 Issue No. 25-08 LEARN MORE AND ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIREN SYSTEM When: Wednesday, April 23 – 5:30 – 6:30pm Virtual via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83045925750 Meeting ID: 830 4592 5750 The City’s siren system vendor, HQE, will be hosting an upcoming webinar designed to address frequently asked questions from residents regarding the new emergency siren system. This informative session will provide a detailed overview of the outdoor siren system’s functionality and explain how the SAFE Network enhances the City’s overall emergency communication strategy. As the City moves closer to placing the siren system into full operational mode, this webinar will serve as a valuable opportunity for residents to better understand the purpose and use of the sirens. It will also clarify how the sirens fit into the City's multi-layered approach to public safety alerts. PV PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN HALL MEETINGS FOR MEASURE SOS All community members are welcome to join the PVPUSD at two upcoming town hall meetings to discuss project prioritization for Measure SOS. For more info visit PVPUSD.net In Person: Thursday, April 24 – 5:30pm at the Malaga Cove Auditorium 375 Via Almar, PVE Virtually: Tuesday, April 29 – 8:00am via Zoom. Details to be announced. ARBOR DAY EVENT AT CITY HALL CAMPUS When: Friday, April 25 – 11am Arbor Day, is a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep, and preservation of trees. Join the City staff for a tree planting in celebration of Arbor Day on the City Hall campus. The tree and care are donated by Bennett Landscape. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS TOWN HALL AND EXPO When: Saturday, April 26 – 9am to noon Where: Fred Hesse Jr Community Park Join Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills Estates, and Rolling Hills for a Town Hall to hear about the lessons learned from the January wildfires and how to prepare for potential wildfire risks. The Town Hall will feature presentations by the California Department of Insurance, LA County Sheriff and Fire Departments and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District . Residents will also find more information at the Expo featuring various organizations and agencies including the Palos Verdes Peninsula Cities. For more information, contact the district office at (310) 375- 0691 or visit www.asmdc.org/hv -events. ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED For the time period March 30 – April 12, 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 4/28/25 at 7:00pm Planning Commission Meeting 5/20/25 at 6:30pm Traffic Commission Meeting 5/22/25 at 8:30am PENINSULA CITIES EQUINE FIRST AID EVENT When: Saturday, May 3 – 9am -12pm Where: Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd. The Peninsula cities are hosting an Equine First Aid Essentials event on Saturday, May 3rd at Ernie Howlett Park. The educational program will feature a speaker from Pierce College sharing lessons learned from recent wildfires and presentations from veterinarians who specialize in various areas of equine health. In addition to these sessions, the event will include equine-focused booths offering valuable resources on emergency preparedness and microchipping. COURTS CLUB CINCO DE MAYO PARTY When: Sunday, May 4 – 9am -1pm Where: Rolling Hills Tennis/Pickleball Courts Join the Rolling Hills residents are welcome to the Rolling Hills Courts Club for the Cinco De Mayo Party. $20 per person, Purchase tickets at www.rhcourts.com SAFELY DISPOSE OF UNUSED MEDICATIONS DEA NATIONAL TAKE BACK DAY IS APRIL 27 Take this opportunity to clean out your medicine cabinets and help prevent drug misuse before it starts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100,000 Americans die each year from drug poisonings or overdose-related deaths. Proper disposal of unused medication also protects the environment by keeping harmful substances out of the trash and wastewater systems. The LA County Sheriff’s Department will host a booth Saturday, April 26, from 9am to 12 noon at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Wildfire Town Hall Expo, at Hesse Park in RPV. During this time, they will available to collect and safely dispose of unused medications. Many local pharmacies accept unused medications year-round, including: Pavilions - 7 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates CVS Pharmacy - 901 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates Do your part to keep our community safe and healthy. 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. RHCA GREEN WASTE CHIPPING When: Monday, April 28 The Rolling Hills Community Association has scheduled a city- wide chipping service for all Rolling Hills Residents on Monday, April 28. If you would like to participate in the free program, refer to the RHCA Newsletter for more information and important instructions. Please read the instructions carefully to ensure your eligibility for the chipping program. SPECIAL NOTE FOR PV DRIVE NORTH RESIDENTS: PV Drive North properties must place chipping materials at the curbside for removal, trucks will not come up driveways and cannot turn around. If you have any questions regarding the green waste chipping program, please email: info@rhca.net. TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, APRIL 28, 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 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 APRIL 28, 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: MAPRIL 14, 2024 REGULAR MEETING D. PAYMENT OF BILLS E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR MARCH 2025 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. OLD BUSINESS 13. NEW BUSINESS A. RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 B. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VASQUEZ AND COMPANY TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE THREE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, JUNE 30, 2026, AND JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT C. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON THE OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIREN'S POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS TO ENSURE CITYWIDE COVERAGE D. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1388 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT E. APPROVE PROPOSED CONTRACT UPDATES WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL A. APPROVE A LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REQUESTING ACTION REGARDING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT'S STAFFING AND HIRING SHORTFALLS 15. MATTER FROM STAFF A. DISCUSS THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REMAINING OPTIONS AS PRESENTED ON MARCH 24, 2025 AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR STAFF 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY 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, MAY 12, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.