2024-01-03_Newsletter CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
January 3, 2024 Issue No. 24-01
WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT SOUTHBAY TEST
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024 AT 11:20AM
Alert SouthBay will be conducting a regional wireless
emergency alert test on January 9th to ensure that our
notification systems are working properly. You can learn
more and sign up for local emergency alerts at
www.alertsouthbay.com or text “rhalerts” to 888777.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY 13TH
To participate, place your tree next to your green waste,
with decorations and stands removed. Republic Services
will transport it to a facility where it will be used for mulch
and compost. Trees with flocking, tinsel, lights and
ornaments will NOT be accepted. Please cut trees over
six feet in half. Do not place trees in plastic bags. If you
have questions, please contact Republic Services
Customer Service Department at 1-800-299-4898.
UPDATE ON COYOTES
The City Council will receive a report and discuss Coyote
Management services again at their January 22nd
meeting. LA County’s wildlife specialist, Fernando Barrera,
recently retired. His replacements are getting familiar with
the Peninsula and will be in the area twice a week. Their
main responsibility is to educate residents on wildlife so
there is a peaceful coexistence. Problems may result if
residents “teach” coyotes to be dependent on humans.
Coyotes are less likely to dwell on your property if you take
the following steps:
1. Keep garbage cans closed and secure; do not leave
filled plastic trash bags out at night.
2. Keep small pets and their food indoors (especially
overnight) or promptly remove dishes when done.
3. Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.
4. Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting
rodents and other coyote prey.
5. Clear brush and dense weeds.
6. Secure yards with RHCA approved fencing
ROADWAY EASEMENT PARKING REMINDER
The City prohibits parking in a roadway
between 2am and 4am. Doing so may
result in a citation. Additionally, any
vehicle parked on a roadway more than
72 hours may be towed. Please be
considerate of your neighbors and have
guests park on your driveway or in an
appropriate area outside the roadway.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period December 10 – 23, 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
1/8/24 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
1/16/24 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
1/25/24 at 8:30am
GET READY FOR THE NEXT GREEN WASTE
COMMUNAL BIN EVENT JANUARY 19-26
The City’s 6th communal bin event’s selected locations
will rotate to the northwest quadrant of Rolling Hills. Staff
has reviewed the sites for accessibility, ease of use, size
of the bins in relation to the street, and size of the
transport truck s with Republic Services and the RHCA.
The four locations are as follows:
1. Middleridge Rd and Blackwater Canyon Trail
2. South East corner of Saddleback Rd and Portuguese
Bend Rd.
3. Saddleback Rd. adjacent to Bent Springs Trail
4. Saddleback and Poppy Trail (two bins)
Residents can take advantage of the communal bin
program AND order one FREE 40 cubic yard bin for
green waste disposal as a part of a property's annual
assessment fee. To order the free bin email
rollinghills@republicservices.com
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS TO PARTICIPATE:
• Place all green waste inside the bins.
• Do not leave any debris outside the bins.
• Piles need to be kept free of rocks and dirt.
• Do not dump non-green waste materials.
• Do not dump construction materials.
PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND FEES
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The City can now receive electronic planning
applications through its online portal:
https://rollinghillspermits.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/rol
linghillspermits
Small projects such as reroofs, interior remodels, and
façade changes can be processed using the over-the-
counter application. Additions up to 999 square feet
affecting no more than 50% of the exterior walls may be
permitted administratively. An application for projects
that require discretionary approval through the Planning
Commission is also available. Please consult with staff
regarding the type of application and Planning fees.
There are no Planning fees for over-the-counter
applications and administrative reviews, however, fees
may be required by the building department and Rolling
Hills Community Association. For questions, email
planning@cityofrh.net or call 310-377-1521.
RHCA MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING AND
BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 7:30pm
at Dapplegray School Multi-purpose Room
Two seats on the RHCA Board are up for election. Ballots
were mailed out to members on December 14th.
Candidates are: Ty Bobit, Richard Colyear, Roger
Hawkins, and Ann Marie Occhipinti.
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Starting Monday, January 15th, all drivers entering the
community through the guest lane must show their drivers
license to the gate service representative.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024
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 / CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. WELCOME NEW LOMITA SHERIFF'S STATION CAPTAIN KIMBERLY GUERRERO
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 ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 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: DECEMBER 14, 2023 REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER 2023
F. APPROVE REPUBLIC SERVICES' 2024 CLEAN-UP AND COMMUNAL BIN SCHEDULE
G. APPROVE ANNUAL VENDOR LIST FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
H. FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE NO. 384 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WIRELESS FACILITIES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
I. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT LANDSCAPE FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION PROVIDING LANDSCAPING
SERVICES ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 21-02, MODIFICATION NO. 2: REQUEST TO MODIFY AN APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND
CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING; AND VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT A SIX-AND-A-
HALF-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALL THAT EXCEEDS AN AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-A-HALF FEET, BARBECUE, OUTDOOR SHOWER, SERVICE YARD, AND
FENCING IN THE REQUIRED SIDE SETBACKS AT 11 FLYING MANE ROAD (LOT 53-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA (NEVENKA LCC), AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET CALENDAR
B. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
15. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING: MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 AT 7:00 P.M.