2023-11-07_Newsletter CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
November 7, 2023 Issue No. 23-21
NOVEMBER 27TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The November 27th City Council meeting has been
cancelled. The next meeting will be on Thursday
December 14, 2023 at 7pm. At this meeting the city will
select the next Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
PLEASE WELCOME NEW ROLLING HILLS CITY
MANAGER, KARINA BANALES
At the October 23, 2023 City Council Meeting, Karina
Banales was appointed as the new City Manager. Her first
day will be Monday, November 13th. Ms. Banales most
recently served as the Deputy City Manager for the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes. Her career in public service
spans nearly 14 years and includes time with Palos Verdes
Estates. She is a graduate of the University of Hawai’i at
Manoa with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and
holds a Master of Public Administration for the University
of La Verne. She can be reached via email at
kbanales@cityofrh.net.
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.
WELCOME NEW LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION
CAPTAIN, KIMBERLY GUERRERO
On October 29, 2023, Lieutenant Kimberly Guerrero
promoted to Captain and assumed her duties at the
Lomita Sheriff’s Station which services three Palos Verdes
Peninsula Cities, unincorporated LA County areas and
the City of Lomita. Captain Guerrero’s 26 years of service
began in 1997 and encompass of variety of assignments
and supervisorial roles throughout her career and past
promotions. Her previous assignment was in the Office of
the Assistant Sheriff.
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!
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period October 8 - November 4, 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
11/13/23 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 14, 2023 City Council appoints
Commission Members for terms beginning in 2024
• Week of January 2rd, 2024 staff conducts orientation
for any new Commission members
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
City Hall will be closed on Thursday,
November 2 3rd and Friday, November 24th,
in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Holiday Trash Collection Schedule – No pick-ups will
occur on Thursday, November 23rd. Residents who
normally have their trash collected on Thursday will
receive service on Friday and Friday pick-ups will be
serviced on Saturday.
BLOCK CAPTAIN HOLIDAY GATHERING
Block Captains please mark your calendars for the Block
Captain Holiday Gathering, Wednesday, December 6th
at 6:30 PM at City Hall . Please RSVP by 11/30 to Christian
Horvath chorvath@cityofrh.net or 310 377-1521.
DON’T MISS 2023’S LAST COMPLIMENTARY
HARDENING THE HOME ASSESSMENT &
CANYON MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION
Take advantage of this FREE offering from LA County Fire
Department’s Forestry Division personnel. Appointments
are 30 minutes long starting at 9am in the morning and
requires a minimum of five properties to sign-up. Available
date: December 7th Make your reservation today by
conta cting Christian at 310 377-1521 or
chorvath@cityofrh.net.
SENIOR COMMITTEE LUNCH AT MIMI’S CAFÉ
Sunday, December 3, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Lunch includes choice of entrée (French Dip, Quiche
Lorraine, Turkey salad sandwich, Asian chicken salad)
drinks and dessert. RSVP: email Myrna Jacott at
Myrna@rhca.net or call 310-544-6222
RHCA CANDIDATE NIGHT
The RHCA will hold a Candidate Night sometime in Mid-
December, date and time to be announced soon.
RHCA ANNUAL ASSESSMENT DUE
The first half of your annual assessment is due to the RHCA
on December 10, 2023. If you have not received your bill,
please contact the RHCA office at (310)544-6222 or
info@rhca.net
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 NOVEMBER 13, 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: OCTOBER 23, 2023 REGULAR MEETING; NOVEMBER 7, 2023 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
F. RECEIVE AND FILE MEASURE W, MUNICIPAL SAFE CLEAN WATER (SCW) ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
G. RECEIVE AND FILE SUBMITTAL OF THE ANNUAL MUNICIPAL STORMWATER REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
H. APPROVE REQUEST FROM ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO EXECUTE A REVISED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH COX BUSINESS
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-049: SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A 1,957-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ADD 244 SQUARE
FEET TO AN EXISTING POOL HOUSE, LOCATED AT 19 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 23-049 (LOT 80-RH) (HTJGDB/SIU)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE 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 2'
6" 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
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VCI CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ON THE
20C PORTION OF THE CREST ROAD EAST FIRE PREVENTION POWER LINE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $577,069.90 FUNDED BY
FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM #DR4344-526-112R, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. VERBAL REPORT FROM THE AD HOC FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE ON THE OCTOBER 20, 2023 MEETINGMATTERS FROM STAFF 15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M.