2023-02-22_NewsletterTENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022
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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
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding items not listed on this agenda.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 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 REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2022
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 13, 2023
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JANUARY 2023 F. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON THE FINANCE/BUDGET/AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2023 G. RECEIVE AND FILE PAST ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS RELATING TO THE CITY HALL CAMPUS EMERGENCY POWER PROJECT H. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLANNED EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 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
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDER REPAIR OPTIONS PROPOSED BY EC CONSTRUCTION TO ADDRESS SINKHOLE NEAR 1 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF
B. DISCUSSION ON THE REPLACEMENT OF THE THREE RAIL FENCE, LOCATED ADJACENT TO PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD NEAR THE MAIN GATE AND
FUTURE CAMPUS LANDSCAPING PLAN
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR A UNITED STATES
POSTAL SERVICE COMPLIANT PITNEY BOWES SENDPRO C-AUTO 95 POSTAGE MACHINE; APPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CBE OFFICE SOLUTIONS TO PURCHASE A DIGITAL COLOR SYSTEM (COPIER / PRINTER / SCANNER) AND SIGN A
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT
B. RECEIVE AND FILE A POTENTIAL FINANCING PLAN FOR CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. DISCUSS FAA'S TWO NEW DEPARTURE PROCEDURES OPPOSED BY THE RPV AND LAWA (WILSON)
15. MATTERS FROM STAFF 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 CITY'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR PATRICK
WILSON UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER ELAINE JENG
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.
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CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
February 22, 2023 Issue No. 23-05
CITY MEETINGS NOW ON YOUTUBE
As of February 13th, the City Council and Commission
Meetings will also be steamed to the City’s YouTube
page. This is in addition to the existing livestream/
recorded version with corresponding agenda and links as
found on the city website. While YouTube will not have
the posted agenda, it will include automatic closed
captioning for the hearing impaired.
CITY HALL STAFFING UPDATES
Join city staff in welcoming Katie Watts as our new Part
time Bookkeeper / Administrative Clerk. She will be here
Tuesday through Friday until 12:15pm. The City will be
recruiting to fill the vacancy left by Senior Management
Analyst Vanessa Hevener’s recent departure. In the
meantime, residents can contact City Clerk/Executive
Assistant to the City Manager, Christian Horvath at
chorvath@cityofrh.net. Administrative Assistant Connie
Viramontes is on extended leave. To ensure residents’
needs are met at the public counter, Nedra Corken is
assisting until Connie’s return.
TUMBLEWEED CLEARANCE REMINDERS
Pursuant to Rolling Hills Municipal Code 8.30.010, residents
are required to clear any dead or alive tumbleweeds
from their properties. When fires occur and winds pick up,
tumbleweeds travel and become fire fuel. When clearing
dead vegetation, please remember to keep a fire
extinguisher or a water hose nearby in the event of sparks
from equipment. Tumbleweed seeds begin sprouting in
late April . You’ll most likely see the seedlings along the
edges of lawns or driveways. After sprouting, the
seedlings look harmless. They have a red or maroon stem
and start with two bright green fleshy leaves, which are
opposite each other. THIS IS THE TIME TO PULL THE
SEEDLING! The delicate spine at the tip of each fleshy leaf
is how you know it’s a tumbleweed seedling. If you
remove all the seedling tumbleweeds in your yard, you
will effectively begin to reduce the “seed bank,” that are
hiding in your soil. It could take 3 years of this diligent
effort, pulling each as it sprouts, to completely deplete
the tumbleweed seed bank.
PACKAGE THEFT WARNING
A resident on Packsaddle West alerted City Hall that in
late December they had two packages, which had
previously been left at their mailbox, taken by another
delivery vendor. Please be mindful of your package
deliveries and consider having them delivered to your
door when feasible.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period January 29-February 11, 2023
NONE
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
02/27/23 at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting
3/21/22 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
3/23/23 at 8:30am
REPUBLIC SERVICES SPRING EVENTS
Mark Your Calendars for the Spring Cleanup Events:
Green Waste — Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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. Bundling
makes for easier collection. Bundles should be no more than 4 feet long.
No container, bag or bundle should weigh more than 60 pounds.
Bulk Items — Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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.
Document Shredding and Electronic Waste Recycling —
Saturday, March 25, 2023 10am to 1pm at City Hall
Drop off confidential documents for secure shredding and electronic
waste, such as computers, televisions, smartphones and similar items, for
recycling at City Hall.
FRONTIER GOVERNMENTAL LIAISON UPDATE
Frontier Communications recently hired a Vice President
of External Affairs, Doug McAllister to work with local
government to understand and meet service needs. The
last newsletter included his contact info. He provided the
following updates to ensure quicker service for residents
in the event of any issue. If you are experiencing service
outage or interruptions, please contact Local Managers
Marie Nicholson: 424-352-6557 marie.nicholson@ftr.com
Douglas Palma: 310-265-3271 douglas.palma@ftr.com
Or Director Joshua Hayes: 562-292-7659
josh.d.hayes@ftr.com for assistance.
WEST BASIN WATER DISTRICT UPDATE
Water users in the West Basin service area achieved a
historic low for imported water use in 2022. For the first time
ever, demand was less than 100,000 acre-feet (AF) of
imported drinking water. Customers used approximately
98,750 AF of water for their homes and businesses during
2022, a 6% decrease from the region’s demand in 2020.
One acre-foot equals about 326,000 gallons of water;
and provides a year of water for 3 families.
In the past six months, conservation efforts have
accelerated, getting the region closer to meeting
Governor Newsom’s voluntary call for 15% water use
reductions from 2020 levels. For West Basin, there is a
higher water reduction target of 30%, based on West
Basin’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan Level 3
Shortage stage.
The new lower-demand milestone showcases the
commitment of West Basin communities to conserve
water and demonstrates the effectiveness of West Basin’s
water use efficiency programs and policies. For example,
in November 2022, the West Basin Board of Directors
approved an additional investment of $300,000 in the
district’s Grass Replacement Rebate Program, which
incentivizes residents to replace their lawns with climate-
appropriate alternatives.
Drought conditions in California persist, even in light of
recent storms. As the uncertainty of drought conditions
continue through April, which marks the end of the rainy
season, residents should continue to find ways to waste
less water and make water conservation a way of life. To
learn more about West Basin’s water saving programs visit
westbasin.org/drought westbasin.org/conservation