05-14-2018 MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RQLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,MAY 14,2018
CALL TO ORDER
_ A regu�ar�neeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hi1Is was called to order by Mayor Wilson at
7:00 p.m. �n the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California.
ROLL CALL
Councilmember's Presezrt: Black,Dieringer,Mirsch, Pieper and Mayor Wilson.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present: Yolanta Schwartz, Interim City Manager.
Michael Jenkins, City Attorr�ey.
Yvette Hal�, City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The P�edge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Wilson.
OPEN AGENDA-PUBLIC CONIlI�NT WELC�ME
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters w�ich may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may
request rernoval of any item fram the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions.
A. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
B. Lease Renewal of City Properties by and between the City of Rolling Hi11s and the
Rolling Hills Community Association.
RECOMII�NDATION: Approve as presented.
Cauncilmember Black requested that Consent Item 4-B Lease Ren�wal of City Properties by and between
the City af Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Assaciation be pulled from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideratian.
Councilmember Black rr�oved that the City Council approve the ite�ns on the cor�sent calendar as
presented, excluding Consent Item 4-B Lease Renewal of City Properties by and between the City of
Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association. Councilmember Pieper seconded the mation,
which carried without objection.
In response to Councilmember's Dieringer's question, City Attorney Jenkins confirmed that earthquake
insurance is included in the lease renewal for the Rolling Hills Community Association.
Councilxnember Pieper moved that the City Council approve 4-B Lease Renewal of City Properties by and
between the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) as presented.
Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch seconded the motion, which carried with Councilmember Black apposed.
COMNIISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
UPDATE ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON MAY 10, 24�8 (ORAL).
Mayor Wilson provided an update on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Regional Law Enforcement Committee
{Regional Law Committee)meeting. He indicated that the main topic of discussion was the homicide that
recently occwnred at the Promenade on the Peninsula mall. Mayor Wilson stated that the result of the
discussion lead to the establishment of a subcommittee of the Regional Law Committee comprised of the
Mayors of each of the Regional Law Committee Cities, and Ci�y Managers, to discuss the protocol for the
dissernination of information when incidents like this occur because the cammunication was sornewhat
disjointed. He indicated that the Mayor of Palas Verdes Estates would be in�ited to partzcipate. He
discussed the various methods af communication that were utilized to publicize the occurrence that had
taken place. Mayor Wilson stated that one of the tasks the subcommittee would discuss is how ta achieve
a better flow of information.
Councilmember Dieringer concurred with Mayor Wilson's comments. She indicat�d that it would be
helpful to ensure that the Peninsula Cities are cohesive when an incident occurs that affects the Peninsula
as a whole. She stated that a coardinated effort among staff and the Peninsula Ci�ies wau�d be beneficial.
Cauncilrnember Dieringer noted that cities must be careful not to share tao much information as it could
hinder the success of the prosecution and the ability to keep the convic�ion without it getting reversed.
MATTERS FROM STAFF
UPDATE ON TENNIS COZTRT SEWER PR07ECT—FUTURE OPTIONS (ORAL).
Mayor Wilson introduced the item and asked for staff s comments. Interirn City Manager Schwartz
reported that staff is sti�l working on the sewer feasibility study and that she has not received any
information from#he consultant, Willdan. Interim City Manager Schwar�z indicated#hat the RHCA asked
her to make contact with the Los Angeles County Depart�nent of Public Health (LCDPH) regard.ing the
septic tank rnatter. She was informed by the LCDPH that the City cannot connect the water fountain or
any of the facilities to the existang septic tank. Interim Ctty Manager Schwartz stated that she will request
that the LCDPH consider allowing RHCA to con�inue to use the sept�c tank until a sewer line is installed,
or if a sewer line is not insta.11ed within a few years then the septic tank will be upgraded.
Councilmember Pieper commented that it appears that there are other a�ternatives available to make this a
simple process tha� should be considered. He suggested building t.�ie space for the sink and installing the
pipes in the ground without connecting them.
Interim City Manager Schwartz indicated that there are different connection lines between the sewer line
and the septic tank.
In respanse to Mayor Pro Tem Mirsch's inquiry, Interim City Manager Schwartz indica#ed that the delay
with the project is due to design issues and tha# she wauld work wi�h the LCDPH to determine if there are
any options available to the City.
UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CITATIONS T�ALLOW TRAFFIC SCHOOL (�RAL).
Mayor Wilson introduced the item and askec� for staff's comments. Interim Ci#y Mana.ger Schvvartz
provided an update on the item. She indicated that the City Attorney's office conducted research an
allowing residents to attend traffic school when they receive a traffic citation. She explained that the City
would have to adopt the Califomia Vehicle Code {CVC) in its entirety in order to allow residents to attend
traffic school. She further stated that a majority of the residents by petition, ar the RHCA Board of
Directars by a vote, wauld be needed ta adapt the CVC. Interim City Manager Schwartz stated it was her
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understanding that tl�e RHCA Board of Directors was not interested �n pursuing this Fnatter. No action
was taken.
At this juncture, additional matters from the City Council were discussed.
In response to Councilmember Dieringer's question, Interim City Manager Schwartz stated that funding
for emergency services and planning was placed in the FY 2018-19 budget. She also indicated that the
Emergency Manager of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes was scheduled to make a presentation at a futuxe
City Council meeting as requested by Mayor Wilson.
� In response ta Councilmember Dieringer's question, City Attorney Jenkins indicated that the public
records request recently received by the City was regarding 24 and 26 Cinchring Road.
In response to Councilrnember Dieringer's questian, City Attorney Jenkins stated that the subpoena
recently received from a third pariy was regarding a case on Palos Verdes Drive North.
City Attomey 7enkins informed the City Council that a closed s�ssion would be scheduled at the next City
Council meeting to discuss the recruitment of the City Manager position.
City Clerk Hall provided an update on the process to desi�ate a measure "letter" in relation to the view
preservataor�measure scheduled for the March 5, 2419 municipal election.
CLOSED SESSION
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Cot�ncil, Mayor Wilson adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
T`kae next regutar rneeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber,Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Poriuguese Bend Road,Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully subrnitted,
Yv tte Hall
City Clerk
Approved,
Patrick ilson
Mayor
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