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1. CALL TO ORDER 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. 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. 4.A. MINUTES: 1) AMENDED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2021 AND; NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 13, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM 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 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. 1287 Next Ordinance No. 372 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1

2) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.B. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.C. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED AGENTS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2021 RELIABILITY REPORT. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 4.E. REVISED SENATE BILL 9 (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS). RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH JIMENEZ CONSULTING SOLUTIONS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT. RECOMMENDATION: Approve amended agreement. 8.B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 15.20.050 (VIOLATIONS), 1.04.010 (DEFINITIONS), AND 1.08.030 (VIOLATION—SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION WHEN) TO MAKE VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AND PENALTIES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDATION: Consider and Approve. 8.C. REVIEW RESOLUTIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22 - 7.12.2021_CCMinutes.Amendment.docx 8.23.2021_CCMinutes.P.pdf Payment of Bills.pdf 2019-10-16 Ltr and forms accepting grant.pdf CalOES Authorize Agents Safety Element.pdf Rolling Hills2021.pdf RH Opposition SB 9_2021-08-25.pdf Amendment to Agreement with Jimenez - SIGNED by JCS 2021.09.10.pdf Resolution No Fee Schedule FY21-22 Council meeting.docx Fireworks Ordinance.DOCX 2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021; AND PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY'S VOTING DELEGATE MAYOR BEA DIERINGER. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council direct Mayor Dieringer to vote for Resolution No. 1 and Resolution No. 2 to best represent the City during the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference. 8.D. SCHEDULE THE THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 FROM 4PM TO 7PM; AND REVIEW AND APPROVE THE GUEST LIST FOR THE OPEN HOUSE. RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve event. 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9.A. REPORT ON THE AUGUST 30, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING. (MIRSCH & BLACK) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file a report from the Fire Fuel Committee. 9.B. CONSIDER SPECIAL STUDIES AS ALLOWED BY SB 330, HOUSING CRISIS ACT OF 2019 AND SB 9, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. (MAYOR DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Presentation from Mayor Dieringer. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10.A. CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED WORKSHOP ON STORM WATER MEETING REMINDER AND DRAFTED AGENDA. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 11. CLOSED SESSION 12. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, September, 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. League of CA Cities Resolution Packets 08162021.pdf League of CA Cities Resolution 1-1% Bradley Burns Tax & Concurrence Letters.pdf City of Rancho Cucamonga Letter for Support 08202021 for Reso 1.pdf League of CA Cities Resolution 2-Funding for CUPC & Concurrence Letters.pdf 2021_OpenHouseProposedInviteList_2021-08-24.xlsx Fire Fuel Committee Agenda Packet.pdf 345-Fire_Fuel_Hazard_Abatement_Dead_tree.pdf Senate Bills.docx Draft City Council and Planning Commission Stormwater Agenda.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 3

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. 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. 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. 4.A. MINUTES: 1) AMENDED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2021 AND; NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 13, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM 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 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. 1287 Next Ordinance No. 372 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1

2) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.B. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.C. CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CALOES) DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED AGENTS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON 2021 RELIABILITY REPORT. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 4.E. REVISED SENATE BILL 9 (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS). RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH JIMENEZ CONSULTING SOLUTIONS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT. RECOMMENDATION: Approve amended agreement. 8.B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 15.20.050 (VIOLATIONS), 1.04.010 (DEFINITIONS), AND 1.08.030 (VIOLATION—SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION WHEN) TO MAKE VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION AGAINST FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AND PENALTIES; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDATION: Consider and Approve. 8.C. REVIEW RESOLUTIONS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 22 - 7.12.2021_CCMinutes.Amendment.docx 8.23.2021_CCMinutes.P.pdf Payment of Bills.pdf 2019-10-16 Ltr and forms accepting grant.pdf CalOES Authorize Agents Safety Element.pdf Rolling Hills2021.pdf RH Opposition SB 9_2021-08-25.pdf Amendment to Agreement with Jimenez - SIGNED by JCS 2021.09.10.pdf Resolution No Fee Schedule FY21-22 Council meeting.docx Fireworks Ordinance.DOCX 2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021; AND PROVIDE DIRECTIONS TO THE CITY'S VOTING DELEGATE MAYOR BEA DIERINGER. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council direct Mayor Dieringer to vote for Resolution No. 1 and Resolution No. 2 to best represent the City during the 2021 League of California Cities Annual Conference. 8.D. SCHEDULE THE THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 FROM 4PM TO 7PM; AND REVIEW AND APPROVE THE GUEST LIST FOR THE OPEN HOUSE. RECOMMENDATION: Consider and approve event. 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9.A. REPORT ON THE AUGUST 30, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING. (MIRSCH & BLACK) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file a report from the Fire Fuel Committee. 9.B. CONSIDER SPECIAL STUDIES AS ALLOWED BY SB 330, HOUSING CRISIS ACT OF 2019 AND SB 9, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. (MAYOR DIERINGER) RECOMMENDATION: Presentation from Mayor Dieringer. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 10.A. CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULED WORKSHOP ON STORM WATER MEETING REMINDER AND DRAFTED AGENDA. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 11. CLOSED SESSION 12. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, September, 27, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California, 90274. League of CA Cities Resolution Packets 08162021.pdf League of CA Cities Resolution 1-1% Bradley Burns Tax & Concurrence Letters.pdf City of Rancho Cucamonga Letter for Support 08202021 for Reso 1.pdf League of CA Cities Resolution 2-Funding for CUPC & Concurrence Letters.pdf 2021_OpenHouseProposedInviteList_2021-08-24.xlsx Fire Fuel Committee Agenda Packet.pdf 345-Fire_Fuel_Hazard_Abatement_Dead_tree.pdf Senate Bills.docx Draft City Council and Planning Commission Stormwater Agenda.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 3

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.: 4.A Mtg. Date: 09/13/2021 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JANELY SANDOVAL, CITY CLERK THRU: ELAINE JENG P.E., CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: MINUTES: 1) AMENDED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2021 AND; 2) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 2021. DATE: September 13, 2021 BACKGROUND: The July 12, 2021 Minutes were amended to further clarify Councilmember Pieper's motion to Item 10B. The changes are underlined below. ORIGINAL MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned that if all four Peninsula Cities address the housing bill, the City of Rolling Hills can address it as well, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. REVISED MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned that if all four Peninsula Cities are against a housing bill, City of Rolling Hills can also sign any opposing letter to such bill, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. DISCUSSION: NONE. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. ATTACHMENTS: 7.12.2021_CCMinutes.Amendment.docx 8.23.2021_CCMinutes.P.pdf 5

Minutes 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills met in person and via Zoom Teleconference on the above date at 7:05 p.m. Mayor Bea Dieringer presiding. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson Absent: None. Staff Present: Elaine Jeng, City Manager Meredith T. Elguira, Planning and Community Services Director Janely Sandoval, City Clerk Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst Stephanie Grant, Code Enforcement Officer Michael Jenkins, City Attorney Terry Shea, Finance Director Jennifer Misetich, Deputy City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY MAYOR DIERINGER. 3. OPEN AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME None. 4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021 AND MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2021. City Clerk Sandoval presented edits. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve minutes as corrected including Councilmember Mirsch’s correction, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. 6

Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR 5A PAYMENT OF BILLS. 5B 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. 5C 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. 5D LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR TREVOR MOORE, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY FORESTER. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve as presented and Mayor Pro Tem Black seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 6. COMMISSION ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A 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. 7

Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 Finance Director Shea presented the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to put it on the tax roll, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. Councilmember Mirsch amended the motion to make a finding that there is no majority protest by property owners within the City of Rolling Hills, adopt the enclosed resolution in the attached report, and place the sanitation service charge on the annual County of L.A. Tax Roll, and Councilmember Pieper seconded the amended motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, and Mirsch. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wilson. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 8. OLD BUSINESS 8A ROLLING HILLS 5TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT CERTIFICATION BY CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Planning and Community Services Director Elguira presented the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 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 move 8B to next Council meeting, and Mayor Pro Tem Black seconded the motion. 8

Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9. NEW BUSINESS 9A SBCCOG COMMEMORATIVE SHOVEL TO CELEBRATE THE NOVEMBER “TURN-UP” OF THE SOUTH BAY FIBER NETWORK. City Manager Jeng presented the item. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9B RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS FOR CITY RESPONSE IN THE WORKPLACE TO COVID-19. Senior Management Analyst Ball presented the item. Deputy City Attorney Misetich provided additional information regarding the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9C DEMONSTRATION OF RESIDENT PORTAL: EMERGENCY INFORMATION SYSTEM AND TRADING POST. Senior Management Analyst Ball presented the item. 9

Minutes 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 Discussion was held. Resident Arlene Honbo explained that the Block Captains’ access to the EIS contains less residential details compared to the information accessible by staff. Resident Jim Aichele stated his concerns regarding who will have access to residents’ information and is afraid inappropriate items will be posted for sale in the Trading Post. Discussion continued. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9D REPORT ON JUNE 30, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING. Senior Management Analyst Ball presented the item. Discussion was held. Resident Arlene Honbo explained that the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) had already explained their data gathering process. She also recommended that the City Council approve policies and use grant funds to begin clearing certain canyons. Lastly, she stated that she understood that clearing the canyons is a complicated process, but feels that a short-term solution addressing fire fuel modification can be beneficial for the City. Resident Gene Honbo stated that the City must decide on a short-term solution, but further explained that fires can start internally and not just externally so additional exit routes should be considered. He also stated that clearing the bottom of the canyons could be of assistance. Resident Jim Aichele is concerned that there is certain vegetation that burns quickly and should be cleared from the canyons. He also recommended considering clearing certain trails within the canyons for fire fuel protection. Resident Alfred Visco stated that following LACFD’s recommendations can be beneficial and a start. He also recommended that staff create a polygon establishing the 10

Minutes 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 area that should be tackled, thus creating a new methodology to be able to focus on short- term solutions. Discussion continued. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to push the item to the next meeting to include requested information in order to make a decision, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9E APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR LANDSCAPE PLAN CHECK SERVICES. Planning and Community Services Director Elguira presented the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the first amendment to the professional services agreement with Environmental Design Associates, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9F 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. City Manager Jeng presented the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the agreement as presented, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. 11

Minutes 7 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 10. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 10A ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (RHCA) GATE ATTENDANT TRAVON THOMPSON’S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. Mayor Dieringer presented the item. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to give a commendation certificate, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 10B AB 215 HOUSING ELEMENT: REGIONAL HOUSING NEED: RELATIVE PROGRESS DETERMINATION (DIERINGER). Mayor Dieringer presented the item. Discussion was held. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned that if all four Peninsula Cities are against a housing bill, City of Rolling Hills can also sign any opposing letter to such bill, and Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 10C DRONE POLICY (DIERINGER). 12

Minutes 8 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 Mayor Dieringer presented the item. Discussion was held. Resident Jim Aichele recommended drafting a drone ordinance allowing drones to be used only within the drone owner’s property, and that drone owners should receive written consent to fly over other residents’ properties. Resident Arlene Honbo restated and agreed with resident Aichele’s comments. Resident Alfred Visco restated and agreed with resident Aichele’s comments, and recommended that staff conduct further research regarding other cities’ ordinances on drones. 11. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11A FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT ENFORCEMENT CASES QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2021 (APRIL 1 THROUGH JUNE 30). Code Enforcement Officer Grant presented the item. Discussion was held. 12. CLOSED SESSION None. 13. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 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 Respectfully submitted, ____________________________________ Janely Sandoval City Clerk 13

Minutes 9 City Council Regular Meeting July 12, 2021 Approved, ________________________________ Bea Dieringer Mayor 14

Minutes 1 City Council Regular Meeting August 23, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2021 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 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 T. Elguira, Planning and Community Services Director Janely Sandoval, City Clerk Ashford Ball, Senior Management Analyst Jane Abzug, City Attorney Kathleen McGowan, MS4 Permit Consultant PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY MAYOR DIERINGER. 3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME Resident Alfred Visco recommended that the City Council close the City’s gates during fire season, and that any outside contractors coming in to the City should be required to carry fire extinguishers. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 09, 2021. 4B PAYMENT OF BILLS. 4C REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JULY 2021. 4D RECEIVE AND FILE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CITY HALL LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE. 15

Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting August 23, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Wilson moved to approve consent calendar with amendment to 4A, and Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 5A ZONING CASE 21-08: REQUEST FOR VARIANCES FOR ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND STRUCTURES IN THE FRONT YARD; AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING LOCATED AT 3 OUTRIDER ROAD (HOYLER). MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to receive and file, 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. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. OLD BUSINESS 7A CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HQE SYSTEMS INC. FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,280 TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE BLOCK CAPTAINS PROGRAM COMMUNICATION PROJECT. Resident Alfred Visco recommended researching satellite phones and other vendors for a more reasonable price. Resident Gene Honbo recommended that the City have clear exit routes, for residents to harden their home, and the need for an alarm system as satellite phones might not be as effective for Block Captains. 16

Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting August 23, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Mirsch motioned we enter the Public Service Agreement with HQE Systems Inc. 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. 7B RECEIVE AND FILE THE CITY’S NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PENINSULA ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (EWMP), AND DISCUSS PARTICIPATION IN THE TORRANCE AIRPORT STORMWATER BASIN PROJECT. MOTION: Councilmember Mirsch motioned to receive and file the City’s Notice of Intent to join the Peninsula EWMP, 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. MOTION: Councilmember Mirsch motioned to direct staff to continue with the procedure of moving forward with the Torrance Airport Project, and Councilmember Pieper seconded. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8A CONSIDER AND APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GPA CONSULTING FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $199,214 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CALOES/FEMA VEGETATION MANAGEMENT GRANT PROJECT. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve the Professional Services Agreement with GPA Consulting for a not-to-exceed $199,215.99 and change the title of the agreement to reflect the consulting firm’s official new name, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. 17

Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting August 23, 2021 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 8B CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE SECOND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH NV5 FOR THE SEPULVEDA CANYON STORMWATER MONITORING TO INCLUDE A HYDROLOGY REPORT. MOTION: Councilmember Wilson moved to approve the PSA with NV5 for the Sepulveda Canyon Stormwater monitoring to include a hydrology report, and Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9A CONSIDER RANCHO

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