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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. Page 1 of 4 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 06-24-19 Page 2 of 4 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. Minutes City Council Meeting 06-24-19 Page 3 of 4 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, � i '� Elaine Jeng, P.E. � City Clerk/City Managc Approved, . r'. �.' -�.�''' 7 ' ,� / ; � ,�+� --.:�'Z. �-�1�� � �'�--'t�/�' +—�'d L eah Mirsch + Mayor �� Minutes City Council Meeting 06-24-19 Page 4 of 4