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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 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 09, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM SUPPLEMENTAL All Councilmembers will participate in-person wearing masks per Los Angeles County Health Department's Health Officer Order effective Saturday, July 17, 2021. 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 come in to City Hall wearing masks, per the new Health Officer's Order. Zoom teleconference will not be available for this meeting, but member 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. 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1

request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. 4.A. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.B. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.C. RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIZENS REDISTRCITNG COMMISSION DESCRIBING THE CITY AND THE CITY'S PREFERENCE FOR REDISTRCITING. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 4.D. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON THE PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER ON ASSEMBLY BILL 215 HOUSING ELEMENT, RELATIVE PROGRESS DETERMINATION. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9.A. CONSIDER JOINT PENINSULA EMAIL TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR 4TH DISTRICT JANICE HAHN REQUESTING THE REPORT OF CERTAIN DATA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MAYOR DIERINGER). RECOMMENDATION: None. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11. CLOSED SESSION 11.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: INITIATION OF LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) Â THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON THE ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.P.pdf 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.SUPPLEMENTAL.docx 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.SUPPLEMENTAL.pdf PAYMENT OF BILLS.pdf Attachment C PV Cities Community Profile.pdf SUPPLEMENTAL PV Cities Community Profile_RPV RHE RH.pdf AB 215 Joint Opposition Letter (Portantino).pdf 2

WILL PREJUDICE THEPOSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. RECOMMENDATION: None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, August 23, 2021 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. 3

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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 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 09, 2021 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:00 PM SUPPLEMENTAL All Councilmembers will participate in-person wearing masks per Los Angeles County Health Department's Health Officer Order effective Saturday, July 17, 2021. 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 come in to City Hall wearing masks, per the new Health Officer's Order. Zoom teleconference will not be available for this meeting, but member 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. 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1

request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing it to be considered under Council Actions. 4.A. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 26, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.B. PAYMENT OF BILLS. RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented. 4.C. RECEIVE AND FILE AN EXECUTED PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIZENS REDISTRCITNG COMMISSION DESCRIBING THE CITY AND THE CITY'S PREFERENCE FOR REDISTRCITING. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 4.D. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE ON THE PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER ON ASSEMBLY BILL 215 HOUSING ELEMENT, RELATIVE PROGRESS DETERMINATION. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9.A. CONSIDER JOINT PENINSULA EMAIL TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISOR 4TH DISTRICT JANICE HAHN REQUESTING THE REPORT OF CERTAIN DATA BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MAYOR DIERINGER). RECOMMENDATION: None. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11. CLOSED SESSION 11.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: INITIATION OF LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(4) Â THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON THE ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.P.pdf 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.SUPPLEMENTAL.docx 7.26.2021_CCMinutes.SUPPLEMENTAL.pdf PAYMENT OF BILLS.pdf Attachment C PV Cities Community Profile.pdf SUPPLEMENTAL PV Cities Community Profile_RPV RHE RH.pdf AB 215 Joint Opposition Letter (Portantino).pdf 2

WILL PREJUDICE THEPOSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. RECOMMENDATION: None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Monday, August 23, 2021 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. 3

Minutes 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 26, 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, 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/ Assistant Planner Michael Jenkins, City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY MAYOR DIERINGER. 3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME City Clerk Sandoval summarized an email sent by resident Alfred Visco. Resident Visco’s email recommending the City Council to consider using Phos-Chek for fire fuel vegetation management. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4B PAYMENT OF BILLS. 4C REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JUNE 2021. 4D COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BLANCA PACHECO. 4

Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to move consent calendar with the exception of 4A and with minor adjustment to 4D commendation. Councilmember Piper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 4A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2021. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve as presented, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 5A ZONING CASE NO. 21-01 AND RESOLUTION 2021-09: 1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED TWO-CAR DETACHED GARAGE; 2) VARIANCES FOR: LOT AND PAD COVERAGE EXCEEDANCE AND FOR GRADING EXPORT; AND 3) SITE PLAN REVIEW GRADING FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA (RAMIREZ). 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. 5B ZONING CASE NO. 21-05 AND RESOLUTION 2021-07: 1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED 180 SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED STUDIO RESULTING IN A MIXED USE STRUCTURE; 2) SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 71.6 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING; AND 3) VARIANCE FOR IMPORTING 18 CUBIC YARDS OF GRAVEL FOR THE SUBJECT 5

Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 SPUR LANE, (LOT 12-B-CH) ROLLING HILLS, CA (RAJEWSKI). Councilmember Mirsch recused herself from the City Council Chamber at 7:18 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mirsch Councilmember Mirsch returned to the City Council Chamber at 7:25 PM. 5C ZONING CASE NO. 20-09 AND RESOLUTION 2021-08: APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 1,516 SQUARE FOOT SPORTS COURT; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 256 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING; AND VARIANCE FOR ENCROACHMENT OF THE SPORTS COURT INTO THE REQUIRED SETBACKS LOCATED 75 SADDLEBACK ROAD, (LOT 68-2-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA (KIM). 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. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. OLD BUSINESS 7A REVIEW OVERALL PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AT 65% DESIGN PROGRESS FOR TWO LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. 6

Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 Resident Arlene Honbo expressed that the project will be an investment and capital improvements for City Hall. She also mentioned that if City Hall is upgraded, the value of the property would increase, and would provide benefits for the staff who use the amenities. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to bring back the item with additional information relating to available funding and to have an estimate that includes all foreseeable costs associated with the project. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, and Mirsch. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wilson. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8A RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON CITY SPONSORED COMMUNAL BINS TO BE DEPLOYED BETWEEN AUGUST 20, 2021 AND AUGUST 27, 2021, TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH FIRE FUEL REDUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY. Resident Jim Aichele recommended that the communal bins should be placed at the bottom of the canyons instead of the proposed areas. He stated that he will not be using the bins and will continue using his every-day trash bins. He also mentioned that tumbleweeds are a big concern and should be addressed. Resident Alfred Visco recommended adding signs on the bins indicating that they are only for green waste. He also mentioned that the other five bins should be deployed as soon as possible, and that staff should not be concerned about other upcoming community events. MOTION: Councilmember Wilson motioned to receive and file as presented, and Councilmember Pieper 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 RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE JULY 21, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING; AND CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION. 7

Minutes 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 Resident Jim Aichele recommended educating residents on the expectation for compliance and the importance of fire fuel reduction. He recommended that if dead vegetation is removed, plants like lemonade berry bushes be added to help prevent fires or spreading of fires. Resident Arlene and Gene Honbo expressed their support for the proposal and using the nuisance proceedings. They also recommended using Trevor or someone from the Forestry Division to assist with the process, as they are the experts. Lastly, they stated the importance of educating and communicating with residents on the proper way to address dead vegetation on properties. This information can be marketed immediately via various platforms. Resident Alfred Visco supported the proposal, and recommended the City to focus on enforcing the current ordinance. He also agreed with Jim Achiele’s comments about using professionals to assist with the education and communication of what needs to be done, and the potential of adding additional plants, like the lemonade berry bush to assist with fire fuel protection in areas that are being cleared. Lastly, Mr. Visco mentioned using other information and processes from other cities to help guide the program management. City Clerk Sandoval read into record the email submitted by resident Don Crocker. Mr. Crocker expressed his support for the proposal. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned that the Fire Fuel Subcommittee continue to refine the proposal, 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. 8C CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY VEHICLE FOR A NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $20,000. The City Council did not take action on this item. 8D CONSIDER A PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER TO BE SENT TO THE CALIFORNIA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION DESCRIBING THE CITY AND THE CITY’S PREFERENCE FOR REDISTRICTING. 8

Minutes 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to work with other cities to edit the letter and then have the Mayor sign the letter. 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. 8E CONSIDER HOLDING A CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON STORMWATER. MOTION: Councilmember Wilson motioned to meet with the Planning Commission on September 27, 2021, 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. 9. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS 9A SUPPORT A REGIONAL TOWN HALL TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPACTS OF SENATE BILL 9 (HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS) AND SENATE BILL 10 (UPZONE ANY PARCELS TO 10 UNITS OF RESIDENTIAL DENSITY). MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to put information about the Zoom meeting on the Blue Newsletter and Councilmember Pieper 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 SOUTH BAY CITIES LETTER TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, FOURTH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR JANICE HAHN TO MODIFY THE RECENT HEALTH ORDER RELATING TO MASKING; AND CONSIDER DRAFTING AND 9

Minutes 7 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 SENDING A SIMILAR LETTER JOINTLY WITH THE PENINSULA CITIES. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to participate in the joint letter, 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. 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF None. 11. CLOSED SESSION None. 12. ADJOURNMENT Hearing no further business before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 9, 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 Approved, ________________________________ Bea Dieringer Mayor 10

Minutes 1 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 26, 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, 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/ Assistant Planner Michael Jenkins, City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY MAYOR DIERINGER. 3. OPEN AGENDA - PUBLIC COMMENT WELCOME City Clerk Sandoval summarized an email sent by resident Alfred Visco. Resident Visco’s email recommending the City Council to consider using Phos-Chek for fire fuel vegetation management. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4B PAYMENT OF BILLS. 4C REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE REPORT FOR JUNE 2021. 4D COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BLANCA PACHECO. 11

Minutes 2 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to move consent calendar with the exception of 4A and with minor adjustment to 4D commendation. Councilmember Piper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 4A REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 12, 2021. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to approve as presented, and Councilmember Mirsch seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Pieper, Mirsch, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Pro Tem Black. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 5. COMMISSION ITEMS 5A ZONING CASE NO. 21-01 AND RESOLUTION 2021-09: 1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED TWO-CAR DETACHED GARAGE; 2) VARIANCES FOR: LOT AND PAD COVERAGE EXCEEDANCE AND FOR GRADING EXPORT; AND 3) SITE PLAN REVIEW GRADING FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 23 CHUCKWAGON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA (RAMIREZ). 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. 5B ZONING CASE NO. 21-05 AND RESOLUTION 2021-07: 1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED 180 SQUARE-FOOT ATTACHED STUDIO RESULTING IN A MIXED USE STRUCTURE; 2) SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 71.6 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING; AND 3) VARIANCE FOR IMPORTING 18 CUBIC YARDS OF GRAVEL FOR THE SUBJECT 12

Minutes 3 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 SPUR LANE, (LOT 12-B-CH) ROLLING HILLS, CA (RAJEWSKI). Councilmember Mirsch recused herself from the City Council Chamber at 7:18 PM. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Black motioned to receive and file, and Councilmember Pieper seconded the motion. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, and Wilson. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mirsch Councilmember Mirsch returned to the City Council Chamber at 7:25 PM. 5C ZONING CASE NO. 20-09 AND RESOLUTION 2021-08: APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 1,516 SQUARE FOOT SPORTS COURT; SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR 256 CUBIC YARDS OF GRADING; AND VARIANCE FOR ENCROACHMENT OF THE SPORTS COURT INTO THE REQUIRED SETBACKS LOCATED 75 SADDLEBACK ROAD, (LOT 68-2-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA (KIM). 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. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. OLD BUSINESS 7A REVIEW OVERALL PROJECT COST ESTIMATES AT 65% DESIGN PROGRESS FOR TWO LAYOUT OPTIONS FOR THE CITY HALL ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF. 13

Minutes 4 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 Resident Arlene Honbo expressed that the project will be an investment and capital improvements for City Hall. She also mentioned that if City Hall is upgraded, the value of the property would increase, and would provide benefits for the staff who use the amenities. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to bring back the item with additional information relating to available funding and to have an estimate that includes all foreseeable costs associated with the project. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Mayor Dieringer, Mayor Pro Tem Black, Pieper, and Mirsch. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Wilson. ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None. 8. NEW BUSINESS 8A RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON CITY SPONSORED COMMUNAL BINS TO BE DEPLOYED BETWEEN AUGUST 20, 2021 AND AUGUST 27, 2021, TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH FIRE FUEL REDUCTION IN THE COMMUNITY. Resident Jim Aichele recommended that the communal bins should be placed at the bottom of the canyons instead of the proposed areas. He stated that he will not be using the bins and will continue using his every-day trash bins. He also mentioned that tumbleweeds are a big concern and should be addressed. Resident Alfred Visco recommended adding signs on the bins indicating that they are only for green waste. He also mentioned that the other five bins should be deployed as soon as possible, and that staff should not be concerned about other upcoming community events. MOTION: Councilmember Wilson motioned to receive and file as presented, and Councilmember Pieper 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 RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE JULY 21, 2021 FIRE FUEL COMMITTEE MEETING; AND CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION. 14

Minutes 5 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 Resident Jim Aichele recommended educating residents on the expectation for compliance and the importance of fire fuel reduction. He recommended that if dead vegetation is removed, plants like lemonade berry bushes be added to help prevent fires or spreading of fires. Resident Arlene and Gene Honbo expressed their support for the proposal and using the nuisance proceedings. They also recommended using Trevor or someone from the Forestry Division to assist with the process, as they are the experts. Lastly, they stated the importance of educating and communicating with residents on the proper way to address dead vegetation on properties. This information can be marketed immediately via various platforms. Resident Alfred Visco supported the Fire Fuel Committee’s proposal. He recommended that the City Attorney draft a policy and ordinance relating to the proposal. . Mr. Visco also suggested to use professionals to assist with the education and communication on the next steps Mr. Visco agreed with resident Jim Aichele that there are tons of canyons to address and that the 2010 Carol Rice report has information on canyons. Mr. Visco said that 2010 Carol Rice report is on the RHCA website and was used for the Fire Fuel Management Strategies. City Clerk Sandoval read into record the email submitted by resident Don Crocker. Mr. Crocker expressed his support for the proposal. MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned that the Fire Fuel Subcommittee continue to refine the proposal, 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. 8C CONSIDER THE PURCHASE OF A UTILITY VEHICLE FOR A NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $20,000. The City Council did not take action on this item. 8D CONSIDER A PENINSULA CITIES JOINT LETTER TO BE SENT TO THE CALIFORNIA AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION DESCRIBING THE CITY AND THE CITY’S PREFERENCE FOR REDISTRICTING. 15

Minutes 6 City Council Regular Meeting July 26, 2021 MOTION: Councilmember Pieper motioned to work with other cities to edit the letter and then have the Mayor sign the letter. 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. 8E CONSIDER HOLDING A CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP ON STORMWATER. M

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