2023-10-17_Newsletter CITY COUNC IL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
October 17, 2023 Issue No. 23-20
REMINDER: DON’T MISS REPUBLIC SERVICES
FALL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP DATES
• 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.
TOWN HALL MEETING ON RECENT
BREAK-INS & PROTECTING YOUR HOME
On Monday, October 16, 2023, the City in
collaboration with the Rolling Hills
Community Association and the Los
Angeles Sheriff’s Department, held a town
hall to talk about the recent burglaries. If
you missed the meeting – you can watch it
via this link or scan the QR code. https://bit.ly/3QkAUfH
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.
DON’T MISS THE PREPARED PENINSULA EXPO
AND NATURAL DISASTER TOWN HALL
WHEN: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 10am-1pm - EXPO
1pm-2:30pm - Town Hall
WHERE: PVPHS – 27118 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates
Are you prepared if disaster strikes? Learn how to be
ready and have a plan at this annual Expo event. Free
food to all attendees. Then join Assemblymember Al
Muratsuchi, Senator Ben Allen and a variety of experts
and guests to learn more about the “Know Your Zone”
program, discounts from the CA Dept. of Insurance and
updates on how to prepare for a natural disaster.
SAVE THE DATE: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS’
ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Mark your calendar for the City of Rolling Hills’
Annual Holiday Open House on Monday,
December 11th. All residents are invited to visit
City Hall between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for
refreshments and holiday cheer! We hope to see
everyone there.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period September 24–October 7, 2023
2 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
10/23/23 at 7:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting
11/21/23 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
11/16/23 at 8:30am
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Rolling Hills Planning & Traffic Commissions
The Planning & Traffic Commissions are a great
opportunity for City of Rolling Hills residents to get involved
in the community. Commissioners serve a four-year term.
There are currently two positions on each commission
with terms expiring. Contact the City Clerk's Office at
310.377.1521 or email cityclerk@cityofrh.net for more
information.
• November 21, 2023, 12pm due date for Letters of
Interest in serving on Planning & Traffic Commission
• Week of November 27th, 2023 TENTATIVE City Council
Personnel Committee interviews for candidates
• December 13, 2023 City Council appoints
Commission Members for terms beginning in 2024
• Week of January 2rd, 2024 staff conducts orientation
for any new Commission members
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.
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 .
SAVE THE DATE: ROLLING HILLS SNOW DAY
Sunday, December 3, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
The Women’s Community Club of Rolling Hills
cordially invites all residents to bring their
children and grandchildren to the Annual
Children’s Holiday Party at the RHCA Building, 1
Portuguese Bend Road. Santa will be arriving by Fire Truck
at 1:20PM. Come enjoy the festivities with coffee, hot
chocolate, treats and other surprises!
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 23, 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 23, 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. 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. APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER SERVICES
B. APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2043
C. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN TURBO DATA SYSTEMS AND THE PALOS VERDES PARKING AUTHORITY (ROLLING HILLS, ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES, AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES) TO PROVIDE PARKING CITATION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
D. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCE SERVICES
E. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM RHCA TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COX BUSINESS
F. ACCEPT THE CITY HALL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PROJECT #2023-01 AS COMPLETE, FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND RELEASE RETENTION
AFTER 30 DAY LIEN PERIOD TO AC PROS
G. CONSIDER REQUESTS FROM THE PENINSULA SENIORS AND THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF ROLLING HILLS AND DETERMINE FISCAL YEAR 23/24 CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS
FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
H. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S OCTOBER 3, 2023 LETTER REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR THE METRO C-LINE EXTENSION
ELEVATED HAWTHORNE ALIGNMENT 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. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2023 (JULY 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30)
B. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 2023 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FINAL GUEST LIST; PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PURCHASE OF AN ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
C. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION TERMS EXPIRING ON JANUARY 1, 2024
16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 54956.9 (D)(4). ONE POTENTIAL CASE -
79 EASTFIELD DRIVE, APN 7567-005-028
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.