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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, July 12, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM SUPPLEMENTAL Zoom access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227175757? pwd=VzNES3Q2NFprRk5BRmdUSktWb0hmUT09 Or dial (669) 900-9128 meeting ID: 872 2717 5757 passcode: 780609 All Councilmembers will participate in-person and the meeting will be broadcasted via Zoom. The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. A live audio of the City Council meeting will be available on the City’s website. Both the agenda and the live audio can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php. Members of the public may observe and orally participate in the meeting via Zoom and or submit written comments in real-time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information that you do not want to be published. Audio recordings to all the City Council meetings can be found here: https://cms5.revize.com/revize/rollinghillsca/government/agenda/index.php While on this page, locate the meeting date of interest then click on AUDIO. Another window will appear. In the new window, you can select the agenda item of interest and listen to the audio by hitting the play button. Written Action Minutes to the City Council meetings can be found in the AGENDA, typically under Item 4A Minutes. Please contact the City Clerk at 310 377-1521 or email at cityclerk@cityofrh.net for assistance. Next Resolution No. 1286 Next Ordinance No. 371 1

3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding the items on the consent calendar or items not listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 4. MEETING MINUTES 4.A. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021; ANDÂ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. 5.A. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5.B. SPONSOR THE LEAD BLOCK CAPTAINS TO ATTEND THE 2021 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ON SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2021 AT THE SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER IN SACRAMENTO. RECOMMENDATION: Approve travel and accommodation expenses for the Lead Block Captains to attend the Sacramento conference in September 2021. 5.C. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY FOR PHASE 3 FUEL LOAD REDUCTION IN THE NATURE PRESERVE IN THE AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CITY BORDER. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amended agreement. 5.D. LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR TREVOR MOORE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY FORESTER. RECOMMENDATION: Approve letter of commendation for Trevor Moore. 6. COMMISSION ITEMS 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RH 06.14.2021_CCMinutes.v4.F.docx 06.28.2021_CCMinutes.P.docx Payment of Bills.pdf League_HP_2020_BR.pdf Helen Putnam Award of Excellence_RollingHillsApp.pdf Estimate for airfare.pdf Estimate for hotel.pdf Second Amendment to Fire Fuel Abatement WITH PVP Land Conservancy.pdf 2021-07-06 LtrofCommendation.pdf 2

7.A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES OWED TO REPUBLIC SERVICES PURSUANT TO ITS SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE WITH THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON THE FY 2021-2022 LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE ANNUAL TAX ROLL. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, and: 1. Make a finding that there is no majority protest by property owners within the City of Rolling Hills; and 2. Adopt the enclosed Resolution, with attached Report, and place the sanitation service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.A. ROLLING HILLS 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 8.B. REVIEW OVERALL PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AT 65% DESIGN PROGRESS FOR TWO LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. RECOMMENDATION: Review additional data for the project and provide direction to staff. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A. SBCCOG COMMEMORATIVE SHOVEL TO CELEBRATE THE NOVEMBER "TURN- UP" OF THE SOUTH BAY FIBER NETWORK. RECOMMENDATION: Accept commemorate shovel and receive and file report. 9.B. RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CITY RESPONSE IN THE WORKPLACE TO COVID-19. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. Copy of City of Rolling Hills 2021-22 Tax Roll.pdf Proof of Publication.pdf Report Re Sanitation Charge-c1.pdf Resolution RE Annual Sanitation Charge.pdf City_of_Rolling_Hills_Parcel_Map_20200724_with_Roads.pdf HCD Certification Letter RollingHills-Adopted070721.pdf rolling hills city hall _option2_202006008d Layout1 (1).pdf 20210519_city hall renovation cost estimate_two options.pdf 20200509_rollinghills_costestimate10.pdf 20210707_option 1_alt Layout1 (1).pdf SBFN FAQ.pdf SBFN Shovel Presentation Statement.pdf thumbnail_20210708_111323.jpg COVID-19PreventionProgram-July2021-REVISED.pdf 3

9.C. DEMONSTRATION OF RESIDENT PORTAL: EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TRADING POST. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the project demonstration, and direct staff to deploy the Emergency Information System and Trading Post. 9.D. REPORT ON JUNE 30, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Committee's recommendations and receive and file report. 9.E. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK SERVICES. RECOMMENDATION: Approve first amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Environmental Design Associates. 9.F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCE SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $68,960 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement as presented. 10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 10.A. ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RHCA) GATE ATTENDANT TRAVON THOMPSON'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. RECOMMENDATION: None. 10.B. AB 215 HOUSING ELEMENT: REGIONAL HOUSING NEED: RELATIVE PROGRESS DETERMINATION. (DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Mayor Dieringer. Original AdminPolicyCityResponseWorkplaceToCOVID-19.pdf ResidentPortal_Login_ScreenShot.pdf Emergency Information System_Screen_Shot.pdf TradingPostScreenShot.pdf 6.30.2021 Fire Fuel Committee Agenda Packet 06.30.2021.pdf Rolling_Hills_SOW_2_16_21_v2.pdf PriorityCanyonsIdentifiedByFireDepartment2021.pdf City of_RH_CANYONS Google Maps.pdf Priority Canyon Identified by FD Corrected.pdf Env. Design Assoc. Signed Rolling Hills Contract 7-19.pdf 1st Amendment Time Extension to Environmental Design Associates 07.30.21.doc MV Cheng finance services (2)-c1_2021-07-08.pdf FinanceAgreementRAMS-2012.pdf FinanceAgreementRAMS-2015_Extension.pdf Finance_Accouning_Treasury Services Agreement 2017 EXECUTED.pdf 20210AB215_97.pdf VOTES - Copy.docx AB - Copy.docx 202120220AB215_Senate Housing.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Floor Analysis.pdf 4

10.C. DRONE POLICY. (DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Mayor Dieringer. 11. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11.A. FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT CASES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2021 (APRIL 1 THROUGH JUNE 30). RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve purchase of utility vehicle and receive and file quarterly report on code cases. 12. CLOSED SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. 202120220AB215_Assembly Appropriations.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Local Government.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Housing And Community Development.pdf MuniCode9.38-HermosaBch.pdf 2nd Quarter Report All Open Cases_07.12.21_v2.docx 2nd Quarter Report Closed Cases_071221.docx All Open Cases Comprehensive Report_07.12.21_v1.docx Notice: Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. 5

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1. CALL TO ORDER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, July 12, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM SUPPLEMENTAL Zoom access: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87227175757? pwd=VzNES3Q2NFprRk5BRmdUSktWb0hmUT09 Or dial (669) 900-9128 meeting ID: 872 2717 5757 passcode: 780609 All Councilmembers will participate in-person and the meeting will be broadcasted via Zoom. The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. A live audio of the City Council meeting will be available on the City’s website. Both the agenda and the live audio can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php. Members of the public may observe and orally participate in the meeting via Zoom and or submit written comments in real-time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information that you do not want to be published. Audio recordings to all the City Council meetings can be found here: https://cms5.revize.com/revize/rollinghillsca/government/agenda/index.php While on this page, locate the meeting date of interest then click on AUDIO. Another window will appear. In the new window, you can select the agenda item of interest and listen to the audio by hitting the play button. Written Action Minutes to the City Council meetings can be found in the AGENDA, typically under Item 4A Minutes. Please contact the City Clerk at 310 377-1521 or email at cityclerk@cityofrh.net for assistance. Next Resolution No. 1286 Next Ordinance No. 371 1

2. ROLL CALL 3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding the items on the consent calendar or items not listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 4. MEETING MINUTES 4.A. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021; ANDÂ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. 5.A. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 5.B. SPONSOR THE LEAD BLOCK CAPTAINS TO ATTEND THE 2021 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO ON SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2021 AT THE SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER IN SACRAMENTO. RECOMMENDATION: Approve travel and accommodation expenses for the Lead Block Captains to attend the Sacramento conference in September 2021. 5.C. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY FOR PHASE 3 FUEL LOAD REDUCTION IN THE NATURE PRESERVE IN THE AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CITY BORDER. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the amended agreement. 5.D. LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR TREVOR MOORE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY FORESTER. RECOMMENDATION: Approve letter of commendation for Trevor Moore. 6. COMMISSION ITEMS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RH 06.14.2021_CCMinutes.v4.F.docx 06.28.2021_CCMinutes.P.docx Payment of Bills.pdf League_HP_2020_BR.pdf Helen Putnam Award of Excellence_RollingHillsApp.pdf Estimate for airfare.pdf Estimate for hotel.pdf Second Amendment to Fire Fuel Abatement WITH PVP Land Conservancy.pdf 2021-07-06 LtrofCommendation.pdf 2

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7.A. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES OWED TO REPUBLIC SERVICES PURSUANT TO ITS SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE WITH THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON THE FY 2021-2022 LOS ANGELES COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE ANNUAL TAX ROLL. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, and: 1. Make a finding that there is no majority protest by property owners within the City of Rolling Hills; and 2. Adopt the enclosed Resolution, with attached Report, and place the sanitation service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8.A. ROLLING HILLS 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 8.B. REVIEW OVERALL PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AT 65% DESIGN PROGRESS FOR TWO LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. RECOMMENDATION: Review additional data for the project and provide direction to staff. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A. SBCCOG COMMEMORATIVE SHOVEL TO CELEBRATE THE NOVEMBER "TURN- UP" OF THE SOUTH BAY FIBER NETWORK. RECOMMENDATION: Accept commemorate shovel and receive and file report. 9.B. RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CITY RESPONSE IN THE WORKPLACE TO COVID-19. Copy of City of Rolling Hills 2021-22 Tax Roll.pdf Proof of Publication.pdf Report Re Sanitation Charge-c1.pdf Resolution RE Annual Sanitation Charge.pdf City_of_Rolling_Hills_Parcel_Map_20200724_with_Roads.pdf HCD Certification Letter RollingHills-Adopted070721.pdf rolling hills city hall _option2_202006008d Layout1 (1).pdf 20210519_city hall renovation cost estimate_two options.pdf 20200509_rollinghills_costestimate10.pdf 20210707_option 1_alt Layout1 (1).pdf SBFN FAQ.pdf SBFN Shovel Presentation Statement.pdf thumbnail_20210708_111323.jpg 3

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 9.C. DEMONSTRATION OF RESIDENT PORTAL: EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TRADING POST. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the project demonstration, and direct staff to deploy the Emergency Information System and Trading Post. 9.D. REPORT ON JUNE 30, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Committee's recommendations and receive and file report. 9.E. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK SERVICES. RECOMMENDATION: Approve first amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Environmental Design Associates. 9.F. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCE SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $68,960 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement as presented. 10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 10.A. ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RHCA) GATE ATTENDANT TRAVON THOMPSON'S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. RECOMMENDATION: None. 10.B. AB 215 HOUSING ELEMENT: REGIONAL HOUSING NEED: RELATIVE PROGRESS DETERMINATION. (DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Mayor Dieringer. COVID-19PreventionProgram-July2021-REVISED.pdf Original AdminPolicyCityResponseWorkplaceToCOVID-19.pdf ResidentPortal_Login_ScreenShot.pdf Emergency Information System_Screen_Shot.pdf TradingPostScreenShot.pdf 6.30.2021 Fire Fuel Committee Agenda Packet 06.30.2021.pdf Rolling_Hills_SOW_2_16_21_v2.pdf PriorityCanyonsIdentifiedByFireDepartment2021.pdf City of_RH_CANYONS Google Maps.pdf Priority Canyon Identified by FD Corrected.pdf Env. Design Assoc. Signed Rolling Hills Contract 7-19.pdf 1st Amendment Time Extension to Environmental Design Associates 07.30.21.doc MV Cheng finance services (2)-c1_2021-07-08.pdf FinanceAgreementRAMS-2012.pdf FinanceAgreementRAMS-2015_Extension.pdf Finance_Accouning_Treasury Services Agreement 2017 EXECUTED.pdf 20210AB215_97.pdf VOTES - Copy.docx AB - Copy.docx 4

10.C. DRONE POLICY. (DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation from Mayor Dieringer. 11. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11.A. FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT CASES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2021 (APRIL 1 THROUGH JUNE 30). RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve purchase of utility vehicle and receive and file quarterly report on code cases. 12. CLOSED SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, July 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. 202120220AB215_Senate Housing.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Floor Analysis.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Appropriations.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Local Government.pdf 202120220AB215_Assembly Housing And Community Development.pdf MuniCode9.38-HermosaBch.pdf 2nd Quarter Report All Open Cases_07.12.21_v2.docx 2nd Quarter Report Closed Cases_071221.docx All Open Cases Comprehensive Report_07.12.21_v1.docx Notice: Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item. Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting. 5

Agenda Item No.: 4.A Mtg. Date: 07/12/2021 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JANELY SANDOVAL, CITY CLERK THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021; AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021. DATE: July 12, 2021 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: RH 06.14.2021_CCMinutes.v4.F.docx 06.28.2021_CCMinutes.P.docx 6

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met via Zoom Teleconference on the above date at 7:02 PM. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch and Wilson. Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Black. Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager Meredith Elguira, Planning and Community Services Director Janely Sandoval, City Clerk Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst Michael Jenkins, City Attorney Terry Shea, Finance Director Barry Miller, Housing Consultant Larry Hall, Appellant Lawyer Vincent DiBiasi, Appellant Architect Jeff Lewis, Applicant Lawyer Alan Palermo, Project Manager Cris Sarabia, Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Conservation Director 3. OPEN AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME Resident Alfred Visco, 15 Clinchring Road, commented on the status on acquiring communication devices for the Block Captains. 4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4A REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 24, 2021 The City Council waited briefly for Mayor Pro Tem Black to join the meeting. The item on City Council meeting minutes was presented out of order. City Clerk Janely Sandoval presented minor edits to the minutes requested by Mayor Dieringer. 7

Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the minutes as amended and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 5A PAYMENT OF BILLS 5B RECEIVE AND FILE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN THE CANYONS GRANT PROJECT. 5C APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO CONDUCT A SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY (PHASE III) ON CONNECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED 8” SEWER MAIN ALONG PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD/ ROLLING HILLS ROAD. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the consent items and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 6. COMMISSION ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 1276 TO CREATE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR CREST ROAD EAST UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT. Planning and Community Services Director Meredith Elguira provided a summary of the proposed resolution. Councilmember Mirsch asked about the fiscal impact on the Rule 20A work credits and if the residents know that they are responsible for undergrounding their service line. Planning and community Services Director Elguira provided an explanation of the Rule 20 work credits and noted that the grant will cover the property owners’ service lines. 8

Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Mirsch moved to approve Resolution No. 1276 to create the underground utility district and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 7B CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1277 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2014-2021 ROLLING HILLS HOUSING ELEMENT. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS PREVIOUSLY PREPARED, ADOPTED, AND FILED FOR THIS PROJECT. Housing Consultant Barry Miller provided summary of project and final edits to the City’s Housing Element. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Housing Consultant Miller on clarifications to the final Housing Element. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve as presented and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch and Wilson NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 7C CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 1279 DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR A MIXED STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 24 CINCHRING ROAD (NAKAMURA). Planning and Community Services Director Elguira presented project, applicant’s request, and a summary of appeals made and approved prior post hoc. Appellant Lawyer Larry Hall stated the reason behind Dr. Elliot Brunner’s appeal, explained that the Nakamura’s application does not follow City code due to being a conjoined structure, and informed that group that the Nakamura’s project impairs his client’s view. Appellant and resident Dr. Brunner, 26 Cinchring Road provided his statement and the reasons why he believed the project is illegal. 9

Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 Appellant Architect Vincent DiBiasi stated that the project cannot be completed as approved due to the elevation of the house as constructed on the property. Councilmember Wilson asked if he should recuse himself. Planning and Services Director Elguira explained that Councilmember Wilson’s property is located beyond 500 ft. from the project and he did not need to recuse himself. City Attorney Mike Jenkins added that if Councilmember Wilson believed it will be a conflict of interest for him to participate on this item, Councilmember Wilson can ask to recuse himself. Councilmember Wilson recused himself and turned off Zoom camera at 7:55 PM. Applicant Lawyer Jeff Lewis stated the legality of the applicant’s project and noted that the mixed use structure is not conjoined, with the previously approved residence as claimed by the appellant team. Misty Nakamura, representing the applicant stated that appellant’s goal is to delay the project. Resident Clint Patterson, 24 Georgeff Road, informed the City Council that previously, he submitted written comment and agreed that the mixed use structure is conjoined with the residence. Resident Jim Aichele, 14 Crest Road West, expressed concern that resident Patterson was biased on the matter as the appellant’s possible real estate agent. Appellant Lawyer Hall stated previously that the Nakamuras have disregarded City laws and standards, and received a stop work order for their actions. Appellant Architect DiBiasi expressed his concern that the proposed project has a higher roofline obstructing the view of the appellant. Misty Nakamura stated that the new proposed project will have the same roofline and will not obstruct the appellant’s view. Councilmember Pieper requested City Attorney Jenkins to provide clarification on the appropriate discussions for this item. City Attorney Jenkins clarified that the proposed resolution only pertained to the mixed- use structure. Discussions ensued among Councilmembers. 10

Minutes 5 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to deny the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision and to adopt the resolution in the agenda packet, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, and Mirsch. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wilson. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8A RECEIVE AN UPDATE REGARDING A PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER EXPRESSING CONCERNS REGARDING SPECIAL DIRECTIVE POLICIES IMPACTING PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. Mayor Dieringer informed the group of her conflict of interest on this item and delegated Councilmember Pieper to lead the discussion. Mayor Dieringer recused herself at 8:39 PM by turning off her Zoom Camera. Councilmember Wilson turned Zoom camera on at 8:39 PM. City Clerk Sandoval informed the City Council that the City of Rolling Hills Estates might not participate in the joint letter. Resident Visco stated that the City Council should not sign letter if all four cities do not participate. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers. Councilmember Pieper directed staff to bring the item back only if all four cities agree to participate in the joint letter. Mayor Dieringer turned on Zoom camera at 8:46 PM. 8B REVIEW OVERALL PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AT 65% DESIGN PROGRESS FOR TWO LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to reschedule the item to the next meeting and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 11

Minutes 6 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 8C CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM PACIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EMERGENCY POWER SOLUTION TO REPLACE THE NON-WORKING EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR. City Manager Elaine Jeng presented the proposal from Pacific Architecture and Engineering. Discussion ensued between staff and Councilmembers. Resident Visco asked for clarification on the pricing for a 5KW battery in the assessment study, and asked if Tesla products were considered. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the proposal and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9. OLD BUSINESS City Manager requested the Mayor to take item 9B out of order in recognition of the Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Representatives waiting to present on their proposal. 9B CONSIDER AND APPROVE PROPOSAL FROM THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY FOR ADDITIONAL FUEL LOAD REDUCTION IN THE NATURE PRESERVE IN THE AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CITY BORDER. Senior Management Analyst Ashford Ball presented a summary of the proposal and current projects previously commissioned by the City. Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) Conservation Director Cris Sarabia presented fuel abatement progress and the upcoming work in the Preserve. Councilmember Pieper noted that he wants to see that the resources for on-going maintenance are reduced or stabilized going forward. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers, City Manager, and Conservation Director Sarabia. Resident Visco expressed that he has not seen all areas of Phase 1 mowed. He expressed that Rancho Palo Verdes should provide funds for fuel abatement. Conservation Director Sarabia responded that Phase I areas have been mowed. 12

Minutes 7 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 Resident Aichele requested information regarding the Portuguese Canyon Creek. Cris Sarabia responded that the creek is seasonal and only flows during a rain event. Mayor Dieringer noted that since the City has already committed $84,000 city funds for fuel mitigation in the conservancy, the City should authorize only $26,000 of the $87,000 being proposed by the conservancy for additional fuel mitigation. She noted that the additional $61,000 was for acacia removal that did not border our city and this money could be used for fuel mitigation projects within our city. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motion to approve Phase III as presented and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None 9A RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 2, 2021; AND APPROVE THE FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION TO FUND AN ANNUAL CANYON MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. City Manager Jeng summarized the June 2, 2021 Fire Fuel Committee meeting. Councilmember Mirsch provided additional information on recommendations and raised the issue regarding reliance on voluntary efforts to mitigate fuel or use of enforcement of the dead vegetation ordinance. Resident Melissa McNabb, 11 Quail Ridge Road, stated that if residents do not provide consent for the abatement work, and the City simply decides to move to another project area, there will be no accomplishments. She also suggested having the City provide property owners with mitigation measures. Resident Visco expressed concerns regarding voluntary compliance vs. mandatory compliance, and expressed interest in having the Los Angeles County Fire Department provide guidance identifying areas of concern. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers. Councilmember Pieper requested that the Fire Fuel Committee further develop their recommendations. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file the report on the Fire Fuel Committee meeting and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. 13

Minutes 8 City Council Regular Meeting June 14, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9C ACCEPT SMALL CITIES ALLOCATION FROM THE AMERICAN RESCURE PLAN ACT (ARPA). City Manager Jeng presented the item and the proposed plan of action. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to accept $441,363 and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9D APPROVE RESOLUTION 1280 AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A FUNDS WITH THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS FOR GENERAL FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FUND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT. MOTION: Councilmember Wilson motioned to approve Resolution No. 1280 authorizing exchange of Prop A Fund with City of Beverly Hills, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9E CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1278 UPDATING THE FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 1260. Planning and Community Services Director Elguira presented the report regarding the fee schedule and repealing resolution. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and City Manager Jeng. Mayor Dieringer asked if a resolution is needed to assess the fees on the property tax. City Attorney Jenkins said that he needed to confirm if the fee can be collected via the property tax roll, or if more appropriately pursued through small claims cour

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