06-24-19.pdf MINUTES OF
A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY,JUNE 24,2019
l. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills was called to order by Mayor
Mirsch at 7:OOp.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills,
California.
2. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Mirsch, Pieper, Black, and Wilson.
Councilmembers Absent: Dieringer
Others Present: Jane Abzug, Assistant City Attorney.
Planning Director, Yolanta Schwartz
James Powers, Lomita Station Captain
Alfred Visco
Mayor Mirsch introduced the new Captain of Lomita Station,James Powers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. OPEN AGENDA- PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME
Mr. Alfred Visco stated that he has been in touch with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes staff
regarding fuel abatement program along the border with the City of Rolling Hills. Initially, he
was very encouraged by the response and had a walk through with the Rancho Palos Verdes
staff along the boundary on his and his neighbors' properties and was told that Rancho Palos
Verdes will be clearing the areas. He said Rancho Pa1os Verdes has a map, Fuel Modification
Along Border map, of areas that need to be cleared for fuel abatement. However, in the last
week he was told that Rancho Pa1os Verdes staff is analyzing the entire City for fuel abatement
and will set priorities for the entire City. Mr. Visco suggested,that the City get involved and do
whatever is necessary to force the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to clear the dead vegetation.
He suggested that it's time to have City Manager-to-City Manager, Mayor-to-Mayor and
Attorney-to-Attorney conversations, and if it means litigation, perhaps he and some other
neighbors could joint the City in a law suite to force Rancho Pa1os Verdes to abat:e the fire fuel
along the border. He suggested that this topic be agendized at the July 8, 2019 CC meeting.
Mayor Mirsch responded that she appreciate Mr. Visco's work, but that this topic may not be
able make it on the July 8�' agenda, as she would like to discuss it with the City Manager and
reach out to RPV.
Mr. Visco also asked what is the City doing about the dead vegetation on the vacant lot in the
gully of Paint Brush Canyon. He stated that the RHCA Manager told him that they do not have
an address for the new owner. Mr. Visco stated that the Assessors' records still show the
previous owners and that the property changed hands through an auction. He stated that the
City should be able to find who owns the lot.
Planning Director Schwartz responded that she got an email address for the ne�v owner from
RHCA staff and that City staff contacted the owner. Councilmember Black stated that email is
a public record. City Attorney Abzug stated that since staff has the email address, staff could
communicate directly with the owner.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember
may request removal of any iterr►tt from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under
Council Actions.
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A. MINUTES—REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2019.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AS PRESENTED
B. PAYMENT OF BILLS.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AS PRESENTED
C. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR MAY 2019.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AS PRESENTED
D. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2019.
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AS PRESENTED
Mayor Pro-Tem Pieper made a motion to approve the items on the consent calendar as presented.
Councilmember Black seconded the motion and the motion carried without objection by a voice vote
as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mirsch, Pieper, Black and Wilson
NOES: COiJNCILMEMBERS: None.
ABSENT: COLJNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer.
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
NONE.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE.
7. OLD BUSINESS
NONE.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. C�NSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR(2019-2024) MUNICIPAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT AND SUPPLEMENTAL
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT.
Planning Director Schwartz gave brief overview of the proposed agreement including the
Supplemental Traffic Enforcement. She stated that the proposal submitted to the Traffic
Commission and then to the Finance Budget Committee for the Supplemental Traffic Enforcement
was incorrect and that an amended proposal is included in the Council's packet. The difference
between them is less than $1,000. Discussion ensued regarding the value of the Supplemental
Traffic Enforcement and the number of hours the Sheriff devotes to the City. Council member
Pieper suggested that the patrol schedule be re-visited, and be more varied. Councilmember Bla�k
queried if the City benefits from the extra patrol. Councilmember Wilson explained that the Traffic
Commission sees value in the program.
Mayor Mirsch asked if Captain Powers would like to say something before the Council asks
questions on the proposed agreement. Captain Powers introduced himself and gave a short
background on his career. He stated that teaching is his passion and that he spent a lot of time
during his career teaching.
In response to Mayor Mirsch's questions regarding the proposed agreement, Captain Powers
explained the budget tables and how the calculations are derived at.
Mayor Mirsch opened the item to the public for comments. There being no comments from the
public, Councilmember Black moved to approve the five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Service
Agreement and the Supplemental Traffic Enforcement. Mayor Pro-Tem Pieper seconded the
motion and the motion carried without objection by a voice vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mirsch, Pieper, Black and Wilson.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer.
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ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1241,A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS MODIFYING
ROLLING HILLS FEES BY 1NCREASING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
PERMIT FEE, ESTABLISHING WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
R�VIEW FEE, ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE DEPOSITS AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 1226.
Planning Director Schwartz provided a brief explanation of the Resolution and the proposed
amendments. She stated that an increase in the Construction& Demolition(C & D) fee from$25 to
$100 per pernut is included in the Resolution a well as a deposit of$750, which is refundable upon
the City receiving the required C & D compliance reports showing that the construction material
was recycled. She stated that a $1,500 fee for the implementation of the Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance, (MWELO), and a deposit of$5,000 is also added to the Resolution. The $5,000 deposit
is fully refundable when the applicant submits Certificate of Compliance with the MWELO. She
sta.ted that Resolution No. 1241 memorializes these changes and that no other fees are being
amended.
Councilmember Black asked when was the fee for view preservation increased to $2,000. Planning
Director Schwartz responded that this fee was amended when the City adopted the new View
Preservation Ordinance in 2017.
Mayor Mirsch called for public comments. Mr. Visco inquired about the C & D deposit of$750.
Planning Director Schwartz stated that the deposit will be collected from the hauler of the
construction materials and will be refunded to the hauler.
Assistant City Attorney, Abzug, stated that an ordinance is being prepared to include the C & D fee
and deposit in the Municipal Code.
There being no further comments, Council member Wilson moved to approve Resolution No. 1241
to amend the fees and repeal Resolution No. 1226. Mayo Pro-Tem Pieper seconded the motion, and
the motion carried without objection by a voice vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Mirsch, Pieper and Wilson.
NOES: COLJNCILMEMBERS: Black.
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Dieringer.
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None.
In response to Mayor Mirsch why Councilmember Black is voting against the approval,
Councilmember Black stated that he does not agree with the $2,000 View Preservation fee.
9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS
NONE.
10. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. STATUS REPORT ON THE EASEMENT DEDICATION AND ANNEXATION OF
THE SEWER LINE ALONG JOHNS CANYON ROAD BY THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (ORAL).
Planning Director Schwartz reported that in October 2018 the City engaged Willdan
Engineering to prepare documents for the sewer annexation project along Johns Canyon Road,
which Mr. Colyear at 35 Crest Road West constructed. She sated that Willdan prepared the
document and staff planned to bring the item to the City Council at the June 24, 2019 meeting
for consideration and adoption. Following staff's review of the Resolutions and documents
prepared by Willdan, staff questioned the easement dedication language and one of the
Resolutions. Planning Director Schwartz reported that Willdan was not able to provide answers
prior to the City Council meeting, and the item was therefore removed from the Agenda. Staff
requested that Willdan re-check the documents and submit accurate documentation to the City
for adoption.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business before the City Council, Mayor Mirsch adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p,m.
to a Field Trip meeting on July 2,2019 at 7:00 am at 5 Flying Mane Lane. The next regular meeting of
the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
Respectfully submitted,
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