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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA This is the appropriate time for the Mayor or Councilmembers to approve the agenda as is or reorder. 6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) Blue folder (supplemental) items are additional back up materials to administrative reports, changes to the posted agenda packet, and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding itemsnot listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any Councilmember may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Councilmembers for discussion. 8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2024 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 26, 2024 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website. Both the agenda and the live-streamed video can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Members of the public may 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. Recordings to City Council meetings can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Next Resolution No. 1378 Next Ordinance No. 385 1

RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; AUGUST 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING; AUGUST 20, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR JULY 2024 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 8.F. RECEIVE AND FILE AN ACTION TAKEN BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION ON SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Traffic Commission's action and memorialize the FY 2024-25 program costs from the LA County Sheriff's Department. 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. OLD BUSINESS 12.A. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (GWMA) FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED COMPLIANCE, MONITORING, AND REPORTING PLAN FOR HARBOR TOXINS TOTAL CL_AGN_240826_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf CL_MIN_240812_CC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_240812_CC_F.pdf CL_MIN_240820_CC_Special_F.pdf CL_AGN_240826_CC_PaymentOfBills_E.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_TonnageReport.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_C&D Report.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_CallLog_Redacted.pdf VC_REP_240822_July_City_ComplaintsList_Redacted.pdf CA_AGR_LACo_Sheriff_FY 24-25_SupplementalTrafficEnforcement_D.pdf CA_AGR_LACo_Sheriff_FY 24- 25_SupplementalTrafficEnforcement_240725_PC_StaffReport.pdf 2

MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 13. NEW BUSINESS 13.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1374, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR SAFE CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS (MEASURE W) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 13.B. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BERGEMAN GROUP TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TENNIS COURT ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $103,950 RECOMMENDATION: Approved as presented 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 14.A. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PROJECT SINCE JUNE 12, 2023 (MAYOR MIRSCH) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 14.B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1304, A REIMBURSEMENT AND EXPENSE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 53232.2 AND 53232.3 (MAYOR MIRSCH) RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff. 15. MATTERS FROM STAFF 15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 (APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION PW_STW_240826_HT_TMDL_Amendment No.1 Harbor Toxic Pollutants.pdf PW_STW_240408_HT_HarborToxinsCostShareAgendaPackage.pdf PW_STW_240826_TA_THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.pdf ResolutionNo1374_SCWTransferAgreement.pdf CA_AGR_240826_BergemanGroup_TC-ADA_F.pdf CA_AGR_240812_BergemanGroup_Proposal_TC-ADA.pdf Attachment A - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_InteractiveEmergMgmtTrainingServices.pdf Attachment B - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_PublicOutreachServices.pdf Attachment C - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_DevelopmentServices.pdf ResolutionNo1304_AB1234_ReimbursementPolicyUpdate_A_E.pdf ATTACHMENT 1: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_ClosedCases.pdf ATTACHMENT 2: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_OpenedCases.pdf ATTACHMENT 3: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_AllOpenCases.pdf 3

16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: THREATENED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND (E)(3)THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: (23) (GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) RECOMMENDATION: None. 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. 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. 4

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1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA This is the appropriate time for the Mayor or Councilmembers to approve the agenda as is or reorder. 6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) Blue folder (supplemental) items are additional back up materials to administrative reports, changes to the posted agenda packet, and/or public comments received after the printing and distribution of the agenda packet for receive and file. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding itemsnot listed on this agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, no action will take place on any items not on the agenda. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR Business items, except those formally noticed for public hearing, or those pulled for discussion are assigned to the Consent Calendar. The Mayor or any Councilmember may request that any Consent Calendar item(s) be removed, discussed, and acted upon separately. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be taken up under the "Excluded Consent Calendar" section below. Those items remaining on the Consent Calendar will be approved in one motion. The Mayor will call on anyone wishing to address the City Council on any Consent Calendar item on the agenda, which has not been pulled by Councilmembers for discussion. 8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2024 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 26, 2024 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM The meeting agenda is available on the City’s website. The City Council meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s website. Both the agenda and the live-streamed video can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Members of the public may 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. Recordings to City Council meetings can be found here: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php Next Resolution No. 1378 Next Ordinance No. 385 1

RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA RECOMMENDATION: Approve. 8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; AUGUST 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING; AUGUST 20, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR JULY 2024 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 8.F. RECEIVE AND FILE AN ACTION TAKEN BY THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION ON SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Traffic Commission's action and memorialize the FY 2024-25 program costs from the LA County Sheriff's Department. 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 12. OLD BUSINESS 12.A. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (GWMA) FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED COMPLIANCE, MONITORING, AND REPORTING PLAN FOR HARBOR TOXINS TOTAL CL_AGN_240826_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf CL_MIN_240812_CC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_240812_CC_F.pdf CL_MIN_240820_CC_Special_F.pdf CL_AGN_240826_CC_PaymentOfBills_E.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_TonnageReport.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_C&D Report.pdf VC_REP_240820_July_CallLog_Redacted.pdf VC_REP_240822_July_City_ComplaintsList_Redacted.pdf CA_AGR_LACo_Sheriff_FY 24-25_SupplementalTrafficEnforcement_D.pdf CA_AGR_LACo_Sheriff_FY 24- 25_SupplementalTrafficEnforcement_240725_PC_StaffReport.pdf 2

MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS (TMDL) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 13. NEW BUSINESS 13.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1374, APPROVING THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR SAFE CLEAN WATER MUNICIPAL PROGRAM FUNDS (MEASURE W) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 13.B. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BERGEMAN GROUP TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TENNIS COURT ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $103,950 RECOMMENDATION: Approved as presented 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 14.A. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PROJECT SINCE JUNE 12, 2023 (MAYOR MIRSCH) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 14.B. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 1304, A REIMBURSEMENT AND EXPENSE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE 53232.2 AND 53232.3 (MAYOR MIRSCH) RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff. 15. MATTERS FROM STAFF 15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 (APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION PW_STW_240826_HT_TMDL_Amendment No.1 Harbor Toxic Pollutants.pdf PW_STW_240408_HT_HarborToxinsCostShareAgendaPackage.pdf PW_STW_240826_TA_THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT.pdf ResolutionNo1374_SCWTransferAgreement.pdf CA_AGR_240826_BergemanGroup_TC-ADA_F.pdf CA_AGR_240812_BergemanGroup_Proposal_TC-ADA.pdf Attachment A - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_InteractiveEmergMgmtTrainingServices.pdf Attachment B - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_PublicOutreachServices.pdf Attachment C - PS_EMP_240811_HQE_DevelopmentServices.pdf ResolutionNo1304_AB1234_ReimbursementPolicyUpdate_A_E.pdf ATTACHMENT 1: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_ClosedCases.pdf ATTACHMENT 2: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_OpenedCases.pdf ATTACHMENT 3: CE_QRP_2024_Q2_240812_CC_CE_AllOpenCases.pdf 3

16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: THREATENED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND (E)(3)THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: (23) (GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) RECOMMENDATION: None. 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. 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. 4

Agenda Item No.: 8.A Mtg. Date: 08/26/2024 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: KARINA BAÑALES, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2024 DATE: August 26, 2024 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve. ATTACHMENTS: CL_AGN_240826_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf 5

Administrative Report 8.A., File # 2367 Meeting Date: 8/26/2024 To: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL From: Christian Horvath, City Clerk TITLE APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING In compliance with the Brown Act, the following materials have been posted at the locations below. Legislative Body City Council Posting Type Regular Meeting Agenda Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 City Hall Window City Website: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/city_council/city_council_archive_agendas/index.php Meeting Date & Time AUGUST 26, 2024 7:00pm Open Session As City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, I declare under penalty of perjury, the document noted above was posted at the date displayed below. Christian Horvath, City Clerk Date: August 23, 2024 6

Agenda Item No.: 8.B Mtg. Date: 08/26/2024 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: KARINA BAÑALES, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA DATE: August 26, 2024 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve. ATTACHMENTS: 7

Agenda Item No.: 8.C Mtg. Date: 08/26/2024 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER THRU: KARINA BAÑALES, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: AUGUST 12, 2024 SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING; AUGUST 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING; AUGUST 20, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING DATE: August 26, 2024 BACKGROUND: None. DISCUSSION: None. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: CL_MIN_240812_CC_FT_F.pdf CL_MIN_240812_CC_F.pdf CL_MIN_240820_CC_Special_F.pdf 8

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING Tuesday, August 12, 2024 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Special Field Trip Meeting 7:30 a.m. 23 Crest Road East 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met at 23 Crest Road East on the above date at 7:33 a.m. Mayor Mirsch presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, Mayor Mirsch Councilmembers Absent: Black Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Stephanie Grant, Assistant Planner Public Present: Abas Goodarzi, Melissa McNabb, Heidi Mackenbach, John Mackenbach Clint Patterson, Richard Boos Charlie Raine, Pia Raine, Kathleen Hughes, Terry Rhodes, Kathleen Hughes, Nadine Bobit, Annie Occhipinti, Lon Clearwaters, Hanna Carlson, Heidi Stager Applicant Representatives present: Frank Escher, David Ramus, Ravi Gunenardena 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE 4. PUBLIC HEARING FIELD TRIPS 4.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2024 No action was taken. 4.B. ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A VACANT LOT INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET (UP TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), DRIVEWAY WITH PORTIONS THAT EXCEED A WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, DETACHED TRELLIS, AND GUEST HOUSE; AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE, CORRAL, SWIMMING POOL, AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD, ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-ONE-HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT A BASEMENT WITH A PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND THE BUILDING WALLS OF THE RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN ONE FOOT ABOVE GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 132A-MS) (OGASAWARA) Motion by Council member Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to open the Public Hearing. 9

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL FIELD TRIP MEETING Tuesday, August 12, 2024 Page 2 Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: Black Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Councilmember Black arrived at 7:42 a.m. Public Comment: Abas Goodarzi, Melissa McNabb, Heidi Mackenbach, Clint Patterson, Charlie Raine, Kathleen Hughes, Richard Boos Councilmember Pieper left at 8:35 a.m. Mayor Mirsch continued the Public Hearing to Monday, August 14, 2024 at 7 p.m. Without objection, so ordered. 8. ADJOURNMENT: 9:04 A.M. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 a.m on August 12, 2024. The next regular adjourned meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. It will also be available via City’s website link at: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php All written comments submitted are included in the record and available for public review on the City website. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Christian Horvath, City Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Leah Mirsch, Mayor 10

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person on the above date at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Mirsch presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch Councilmembers Absent: None Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager John Signo, Planning & Community Services Director Pat Donegan, City Attorney 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Dieringer 4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS City Manager Bañales introduced Max Amir who provided a short presentation focused on his five-week City internship with an emphasis in Emergency Preparedness. A certificate of completion was presented to Max. 5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to approve the order of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) Motion by Councilmember Dieringer, seconded by Councilmember Black to receive and file Blue Folder Items 7A and 11A. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public Comment: Arun Bhumitra, Arlene Honbo, Judith Haenel. Councilmember Black requested an update on the Emergency Siren project based on public comment. Staff provided a brief update. Mayor Mirsch requested that a formal update be agendized for the August 26, 2024 meeting. 11

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 2 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 22, 2024 8.B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA 8.C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JULY 22, 2024 REGULAR MEETING 8.D. PAYMENT OF BILLS 8.E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR JUNE 2024 Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS – NONE 10. COMMISSION ITEMS – NONE 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.A. ZONING CASE NO. 23-070: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO DEVELOP A VACANT LOT INCLUDING NON-EXEMPT GRADING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET (UP TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), DRIVEWAY WITH PORTIONS THAT EXCEED A WIDTH OF 20 FEET, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE, CORRAL, DETACHED TRELLIS, AND GUEST HOUSE; AND VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE STABLE, CORRAL, SWIMMING POOL, AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD, ALLOW A PORTION OF THE CORRAL TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM AVERAGE HEIGHT OF TWO-AND-ONE-HALF FEET, CONSTRUCT A BASEMENT WITH A PORTION EXTENDING BEYOND THE BUILDING WALLS OF THE RESIDENCE, CONSTRUCT DECKS/PATIOS MORE THAN ONE FOOT ABOVE GRADE, AND ALLOW GRADING EXPORT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 132A-MS) (OGASAWARA) Councilmember Black requested that all public comment be limited to five minutes per person. Mayor Mirsch and the City Council briefly deliberated and concurred. Presentation by Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: LA County representatives: Anthony Wong, Thanhhy To Applicant representatives: Yuki Ogasawara, Frank Esher Kathleen Hughes, Arlene Honbo, Charlie Raine, Ron Montalto, Abas Goodarzi, Paul Rajewski, Alfred Visco, Dustin McNabb, John Mackenbach, Lynne Macer-Rhodes 12

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 3 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to continue the Public Hearing to a date uncertain. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 11.B. A HEARING REGARDING A NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 6 SADDLEBACK ROAD (LOT 18-RH), AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DECLARING THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF Presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo Public Comment: Stephen Birkett Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to adopt Resolution No. 1375 declaring the condition to constitute a public nuisance and ordering the abatement thereof. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: Dieringer ABSENT: None Mayor Pro Tem Pieper requested that the City Council reevaluate the nuisance ordinance. 12. OLD BUSINESS – NONE 13. NEW BUSINESS 13.A. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH S&K CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE AN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DUAL-FUEL EMERGENCY GENERATOR ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS AT A NOT-TO-EXCEED FEE OF $54,879 Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Public Comment: Alfred Visco Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper, seconded by Councilmember Black to approve as presented. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 14.A. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 610 (WIENER), FIRE PREVENTION AND LOCAL DISCRETIONAL REVIEW Presentation by City Manager Karina Bañales 13

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 4 Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Pieper to authorize the Mayor to send a letter in opposition. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Pieper, Mayor Mirsch NOES: None ABSENT: None 15. MATTERS FROM STAFF 15.A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024 (APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30) Mayor Mirsch continued the item to the next meeting. Without objection, so ordered. City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath reported that the filing period for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election had ended on Friday, August 9, 2024. Only two candidates had pulled papers, filed and been certified as nominated by the LA County Registrar Recorder / County Clerk. The two nominees are the current office holders, Jeff Pieper and Bea Dieringer. Clerk Horvath explained the CA Election Code requirements for potentially canceling an election and nominating the two candidates would necessitate a special meeting held between August 20th and August 22 nd . The Council briefly discussed their availability and settled on a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 10:52 P.M. 16.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: THREATENED LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2) AND (E)(3) THE CITY COUNCIL FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION.NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: (21) (GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT FORM SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES AGAINST THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ALLEGING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY) 16.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C) AND (D)(4) REGARDING THE DECISION OF WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION (1 CASE) 17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 11:44 P.M. 18. ADJOURNMENT: 11:44 P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 11:44 p.m. on August 12, 2024. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 26, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. It will also be available via City’s website link at: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php All written comments submitted are included in the record and available for public review on the City website. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ 14

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 5 Christian Horvath, City Clerk Approved, ____________________________________ Leah Mirsch, Mayor 15

MINUTES – CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Page 1 Minutes Rolling Hills City Council Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Special Meeting 7:30 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person on the above date at 7:30 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem Pieper presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper Councilmembers Absent: Wilson, Mayor Mirsch Staff Present: Karina Bañales, City Manager Christian Horvath, City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Pat Donegan, City Attorney 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Dieringer 4. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) – NONE Councilmember Wilson arrived at 7:30 a.m. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – NONE 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2024 Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Dieringer to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES: Wilson, Black, Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Pieper NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Mirsch 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1377 PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BEA DIERINGER AND JEFF PIEPER TO THE OFFICES OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS THAT WERE TO BE ELECTED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Presentation by City Clerk / Executive Assistant to the City Manager Christian Horvath Motion by Councilmember Black, seconded by Councilmember Wilson to Adopt Resolution No. 1377 providing for the appointment of Bea Dieringer and Jeff Pieper to the offices of the City of Rolling Hills that were to be elected on November 5, 2024 and canceling the election. Motion carried unanimously with the following vote: AYES

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