2023-10-03_Newsletter CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
October 3, 2023 Issue No. 23-19
REMINDER: DON’T MISS REPUBLIC SERVICES
FALL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DATES
• Bulky Item Collection: Wed., October 11, 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.
• Shred and E-waste: Sat., October 21, 2023
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.
REPUBLIC SERVICES UPDATES
The Solid Waste & Recycling Committee met with
Republic Services’ representatives on Tuesday, October
3rd including the newest Operation Supervisor. There will
be a verbal report out on Monday, October 9th at the City
Council meeting.
If you are experiencing issues with daily service, please
contact New Operations Supervisor Miguel Ruiz
on his cell via text message at 310-308-0354 or via email
at Mruiz3@republicservices.com If you have questions
about the once-a-year free roll-off bin or other trash
related concerns, please send an email to:
rollinghills@republicservices.com
ROAD PAVING – PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
The RHCA will be paving Portuguese Bend Road the week
of October 30th from the Main Gate to Crest Road.
No large trucks will be allowed on any part of Portuguese
Bend Road on Wednesday, November 1st.
Trucks larger than a standard pickup truck will be directed
to the Crest and Eastfield Gates. Expect delays on
November 1st and 2nd. The RHCA recommends avoiding
Portuguese Bend Road on these two days, if possible.
A full schedule for the road paving will be posted on
DwellingLive the week of October 16.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: UPSIDE OF AGING
– GETTING GOOD AT GETTING OLDER
WHEN: Wednesday, November 8th 2023 from 1-3pm
WHERE: PV Golf Club – 3301 Via Campesina, PVE
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Village is hosting a Free event
on aging with special guest experts Rabbi Laura Geller
and Helen Dennis. RSVP to PVPVillageOffice@gmail.com
or call 310-265-0644
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period September 10–23, 2023
1 Burglary (Residential)
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
10/9/23 at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting
10/17/23 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
11/16/23 at 8:30am
BUY A PAINTING FOR A GOOD CAUSE… THE
ART FOR SAFETY FUNDRAISER CONTINUES
UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2023
If you are interested in purchasing a piece of Artwork from
Don Crocker with a portion of the proceeds being
donated to the City’s Emergency Preparedness efforts…
make an appointment via email at: dwcrocker@aol.com
To see about 40 examples of various subjects including
local scenes all areas; the California coast and Pacific
Northwest, High Sierras, Deserts and more. visit his website
at: doncrockerpleinairart.com Don also does
commissions pieces featuring your view or favorite photo .
SIGN UP TODAY FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY
HARDENING THE HOME ASSESSMENT &
CANYON MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION
October 5ths Assessment date was cancelled due to lack
of interest. Please take advantage of this FREE offering
from LA County Fire Department’s Forestry Division
personnel, Haddee Hammoud. Appointments are 30
minutes long starting at 9am in the morning. Each day
below requires a minimum of five properties to sign-up.
Available dates: Tuesday October 31st | Thursday,
December 7th Make your reservation today by
contacting Katie at 310 377-1521 or kwatts@cityofrh.net.
WEST BASIN WATER DISTRICT OFFERS FREE
RAIN BARRELS AGAIN THIS YEAR
One rain barrel can save up to 620 gallons of water per
year. For the full list of dates, locations, eligibility
guidelines, and to sign up, please visit
westbasin.org/rainbarrels - the next 2 events are:
• Hawthorne, Saturday, October 7
• Manhattan Beach, Saturday, October 21
LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW AND DESIGN
In 2019, the City implemented its Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance to meet State requirements. The
City requires a completed Landscape Documentation
Package for landscape work on aggregate areas of
2,500 square feet or more. For projects approved by the
Planning Commission, a compl eted Package is required
for landscape work on aggregate areas of 500 square
feet or more. Please be aware that in 2022 the City
prohibited any new planting of pine, pampas grass,
palm, juniper, acacia (shrub), eucalyptus, cedar,
cypress, and Italian cypress. Furthermore, hedges are
prohibited for projects approved by the Planning
Commission and residents need to be mindful not to
block neighbors’ views. The Documentation Package
provides info , forms, and applicable fees required for
permitting. It is available on the City’s website.
RHCA BOARD ELECTION JANUARY 17, 2024
Two Board of Directors seats are up for election at the
Annual meeting. Members who wish to run for the Board
should submit an application by 4:30 pm Tuesday,
October 24, 2023. Applications to run for the Board are
available at the RHCA office or online at Dwelling Live.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2023
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 REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 2023
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: SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 22-51 FOR A SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT
GRADING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA IN THE FRONT YARD, (2) RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN
AVERAGE OF 2½ FEET IN HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4) NON-EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY TRAIL,
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
B. CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO 23-077 FOR A SITE
PLAN REVIEW AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN THREE LOTS AT 10,12, AND 14 PINE TREE LANE TO CREATE TWO LARGER LOTS WITH A COMBINED GROSS LOT
AREA OF 7.84 ACRES (LOTS 85-1-RH, 85-2-RH, 85-3-RH) (HASSOLDT), AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVE CURRENT NOISE LEVELS IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OR RECONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER 4B WITH AC PROS TO RESOLVE
AIRFLOW NOISE CONCERNS IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AS PART OF THE CITY HALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PROJECT 2023-01
B. CONSIDER CONTRACTING WITH A COST ESTIMATING FIRM TO HELP DETERMINE THE FULL SCOPE COSTS FOR BOTH THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS' TENNIS COURTS
ADA PROJECT AND THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION'S AMENITIES PROJECT
C. APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN SYSTEM AT THREE LOCATIONS, DIRECT STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE PERMITTING
AND INSTALLATION OF THE SIREN SYSTEM, AND MAKE A FINDING THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT 13. NEW BUSINESS
A. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2043 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. VERBAL REPORT FROM THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COMMITTEE ON THE OCTOBER 3, 2023 MEETING 15. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FINAL GUEST LIST; PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PURCHASE OF AN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.