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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES 4045 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274 TELEPHONE 310.377.1577 • FAX 310.377.4468 CITY COUNCIL www.RollingHillsEstates.gov Regular Meeting Agenda Council Chamber7:00 PMTuesday, August 13, 2024 *CLOSED SESSION WILL COMMENCE AT 6:00PM AND REGULAR AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00PM NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION Agenda reports and other disclosable public records relating to each Open Session agenda item are available on the City's web site under City Council Meeting agendas at www.RollingHillsEstates.gov and during regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk. Meetings are live broadcast on the City's web site and a recording is available for viewing after each meeting. Meetings are also broadcast on PVP -TV Channel 35 (Cox) and Channel 39 (Verizon). Public Comment is welcome on any item during City Council consideration of the item. An opportunity is also provided for the public to comment on non-agenda items concerning City matters. If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on this agenda or make a general public comment, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG 3. ROLL CALL 4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS NONE 5. CONSENT CALENDAR The following routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed for individual consideration will be voted on separately.) Page 1CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for consideration to the City Council will be waived and all such ordinances and resolutions will be read by title only. B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JULY & AUGUST 2024 Recommendation: Approve warrants 67544 through 67657 in the amount of $992,879.01, and Supplemental Warrants 070424 through 070624; 080124 through 080324; in the amount of $658,108.39; for a grand total amount of $1,650,987.40 with proper audit. Demands & WarrantsAttachments: C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF JUNE 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff ReportAttachments: D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF JUNE 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff ReportAttachments: E. CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024 Recommendation: Review and approve. Draft MinutesAttachments: F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2024 Recommendation: Review and approve. Draft MinutesAttachments: G. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. MinutesAttachments: H. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Draft MinutesAttachments: Page 2CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda I. EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JULY 22, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Draft MinutesAttachments: J. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MAY 23, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Peninsula Public Safety Committee Minutes Regional Contract Law Committee Minutes Attachments: K. RESOLUTION NO. 2583 CONTINUING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY ARISING FROM SIGNIFICANT LAND MOVEMENT ALONG AND IN THE VICINITY OF PEARTREE LANE IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2583 continuing the Proclamation of a Local Emergency caused by significant land movement on Peartree Lane. Staff Report + Resolution No. 2583Attachments: L. THREE-RAIL WHITE FENCE INSTALLATION Recommendation: That the City Council authorize payment of $42,000 for the completion of three-rail white vinyl fence installation along the bridle trail at Ernie Howlett Park , as allocated in the FY 2023-24 budget. Staff ReportAttachments: M. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS OF JULY 25, 2024 Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff ReportAttachments: 6. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding items not listed on this agenda. If you would like to address the City Council, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk. Under the State's open meeting law - the Brown Act - no action may be taken on any item not on the agenda. A. WASTE MANAGEMENT "RECYCLING HERO" DRAWING FOR ONE YEAR OF FREE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICE - THIRD QUARTER 2024 Page 3CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2584, ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (IS/MND), AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT AND ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH (PVDN) AND LONDON LANE (DAPPLEGRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENTRANCE), WITH FUNDING BY A MEASURE M FUNDING AGREEMENT MULTI-YEAR SUB REGIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (LACMTA); AND, APPROVING THE PROJECT Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Take Public Testimony; 3) Discuss the Issues; 4) Close the Public Hearing; and, 5) Adopt Resolution No. 2584 (Adopting the IS/MND and MMRP and Approving the Project). Staff Report Attachment A: Resolution 2584 Attachment B: Caltrans Comment Letter & Response Attachment C: Project Plans Attachment D: Public Comment Attachments: 8. NEW BUSINESS A. FOUNDERS PARK PROJECT (PHASE 2); REQUEST TO AWARD A PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO SHIRAZ CONSTRUCTION TO INSTALL THE PARK’S AMENITIES. LOCATION: 2483 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works Recommendation: That the City Council award a Public Works Contract to Shiraz Construction in the amount of $63,888, plus a 15% contingency ($9,583) for a total of $73,471, to install the amenities for Founders Park, Phase 2. Staff ReportAttachments: Page 4CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda B. REQUEST TO REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE GEORGE F CANYON NATURE CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND RE-BID THE PROJECT WITH ADDITIVE ALTERNATIVES. LOCATION: 27305 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Reject the bids received for the George F Canyon Nature Center Replacement Project on June 20, 2024; and, 2) Direct staff to re-bid the Project with “Additive Alternatives,” Learning Pavilion (outdoor classroom) (Additive Alternative “A”) and the Canyon Gateway (ramp) (Additive Alternative “B”), which would allow the City Council to defer portions of the Project into future phases depending on costs and available funding. Staff ReportAttachments: **ADJOURN TO PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING** C. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION LARGE DONOR FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR NATURE CENTER PROJECT Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager Recommendation: That the Pepper Tree Foundation Executive Board of Directors review the revised proposed large donation campaign for the George F Canyon Nature Center project and provide direction. Staff ReportAttachments: **RECONVENE TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING** D. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA), TRIBUTARY MS4 PERMITTEES AND PORTS OF LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH FOR COORDINATED COMPLIANCE MONITORING FOR HARBOR TOXIC POLLUTANTS TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDLS) Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works and Kathleen McGowan, McGowan Consulting Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Harbor Toxics Monitoring MOU Amendment No. 1. Staff ReportAttachments: Page 5CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda E. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2585; TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP65, SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MUNICIPAL PROGRAM (MEASURE W) Memorandum from David Wahba, Director of Public Works, and Kathleen McGowan, McGowan Consulting Recommendation: That the City Council approve City Council Resolution No. 2585, approving Transfer Agreement No. 2024MP65 between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Rolling Hills Estates, authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Staff Report + Resolution No. 2585Attachments: F. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION OF EQUESTRIAN SHIRLEY KLINE Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed equestrian recognition project to honor Shirley Kline. Staff ReportAttachments: G. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PARADE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council enter into the attached Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney with Soundskilz, Inc. to provide parade management services in the amount of up to $34,000 for the Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights on December 7, 2024. Staff ReportAttachments: H. POLITICAL REFORM ACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/ CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Memorandum from Lauren Pettit, City Clerk Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2582 which adopts by reference the current Fair Political Practices Commission Standard Model Conflict of Interest Code, designates positions required to submit Statements of Economic Interest and defines the disclosure categories. Staff Report + Resolution No. 2582Attachments: Page 6CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda I. LETTER IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1461 (ALLEN): STATE OF EMERGENCY AND LOCAL EMERGENCY: LANDSLIDE Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of SB 1461 (Allen) - State of Emergency and Local Emergency: Landslide. Staff ReportAttachments: J. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2729 (PATTERSON): RESIDENTIAL FEES AND CHARGES Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager and Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to AB 2729 (Patterson): Residential Fees and Charges. Staff ReportAttachments: 9. OLD BUSINESS NONE 10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS 11. CITY COUNCIL / REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to provide information and reports to other Members of the City Council and the public on any issues or activities of Council Committees, ad hoc committees, regional or state-wide governmental associations, special districts, joint powers authorities and the various committees on which Members of the City Council might serve or have an interest, which are not otherwise agendized. 12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to request information on currently pending projects and/or issues of public concern, direct that an item be agendized for future consideration and/or make announcements of interest to the public. A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO, OCT 16-18, 2024, LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER Designation of Delegate/Alternative Request & FormAttachments: B. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FALL EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 6 - 8, 2024 FlyerAttachments: Page 7CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

August 13, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 13. CLOSED SESSION If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on the Closed Session agenda, please contact the City Manager or City Clerk. Any reportable action taken in Closed Session will be reported in Open Session. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Significant exposure to litigation: two potential cases 14. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF JACK HAGOP ZERUNYAN Next meeting: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Page 8CITY COUNCIL 8/13/2024 Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.