Rolling Hills public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2021-2029 Housing & Community Development draft Housing Element. The main action is opening a public hearing to receive testimony and discuss the item. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.

• Public hearing on 2021-2029 Housing Element draft
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting conducted via teleconference per AB 361 due to COVID-19

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a public hearing on the 2021-2029 Housing & Community Development draft Housing Element, received testimony from one resident, and voted unanimously to receive and file the document. No substantive decisions were made; the item was informational only.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed 2021-2029 Housing Element draft (5-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Rolling Hills Fire Fuel Management Committee will discuss several items, including receiving a verbal report on fire fuel removal at Stormhill Park, approving locations for the next communal bins event, and considering engaging Wildland Resource Management to assist with the draft vegetation management ordinance and an education campaign. They will also discuss public input on the draft vegetation ordinance and set the next meeting date.

• Receive and file verbal report on Stormhill Park fire fuel removal evaluation
• Review and approve communal bin locations for January 24-31, 2021 event
• Consider engaging Wildland Resource Management for vegetation ordinance review and education campaign
• Discuss public input on draft vegetation ordinance from November 17, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will consider adopting urgency ordinances and introducing regular ordinances to add SB 9 urban lot split and two-unit project regulations to the municipal code, and to adopt the LA County Fire Code with local amendments. The council will also approve minutes, pay bills, and receive updates on fuel load reduction, a housing lobbyist, and an environmental consulting agreement.

• Adopt Urgency Ordinance 372U adding SB 9 urban lot splits and two-unit projects
• Adopt Urgency Ordinance 373U adopting LA County Fire Code with local amendments
• Introduce Ordinance 372 (SB 9) and Ordinance 373 (Fire Code) for first reading
• Approve minutes of November 22, 2021
• Receive and file update on fuel load reduction from PVP Land Conservancy

The City Council unanimously adopted two urgency ordinances and introduced two regular ordinances related to SB 9 urban lot splits/two-unit projects and adoption of the Los Angeles County Fire Code. All four motions passed 5-0. The council also approved the November 22, 2021 meeting minutes as modified, with Mayor Pro Tem Black voting no.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 372U (SB 9 urban lot splits and two-unit projects) unanimously (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 373U (adopting LA County Fire Code) unanimously (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 372 (SB 9) for first reading unanimously (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 373 (Fire Code) for first reading unanimously (5-0)
• Approved November 22, 2021 regular meeting minutes as modified (4-1, Black no)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a recommendation to adopt an urgency ordinance related to SB 9, which concerns housing development. The commission will also review and approve minutes, a resolution from the Committee on Trees and Views, and a continuation of remote meetings. Public comments are invited via email.

• SB 9 urgency ordinance review and recommendation to City Council
• Continuation of remote meetings during December 2021 (AB 361)
• Committee on Trees and Views minutes for November 30, 2021
• Resolution No. 2021-21-CTV from Committee on Trees and Views

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a regular teleconference meeting on December 7, 2021, with four members present and one absent. The commission approved the agenda and the consent calendar, which included a continuation of remote meetings for December 2021. No new or old business, field trips, or staff/commission items were discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including continuation of remote meetings for December 2021 (unanimous)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees & Views Committee voted unanimously to approve the continuation of remote City Council and Commission meetings during November 2021, as required by AB 361. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved continuation of remote meetings for November 2021 (3-0)

Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Rolling Hills Traffic Commission scheduled for November 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting scheduled for January 27, 2023

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will review and discuss a draft SB9 ordinance, which could allow duplexes on single-family lots, and consider appointments to the Planning Commission. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, bills, reports, and contracts, including an audit agreement for $17,623 and a planning services contract for $10,240. The council will also receive a report on a small fire and discuss prohibiting high-hazard plants.

• Review and discuss SB9 draft ordinance (Item 7.A)
• Appointments to Planning Commission (Item 8.A)
• Approve amended audit agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for $17,623 (Item 4.E)
• Approve amended planning services contract with Michael Baker International for $10,240 (Item 4.F)
• Site plan review for 442 cubic yards of grading at 79 Eastfield Drive (Item 5.A)

The City Council voted 4-1 to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the planting of new high fire hazard plants, specifically listing Pine, Pampas Grass, Palm, Juniper, Acacia, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Cypress, and Italian Cypress, while excluding Wisteria and Bougainvillea. The council also approved consent calendar items, including the amended audit agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard for $17,623, and the amended planning services contract with Michael Baker International for $10,240. Additionally, the council re-appointed Abby Douglass and Greg Kirkpatrick to the Planning Commission and directed staff to agendize a December 14, 2021 meeting to consider a final SB9 ordinance.

• Approved consent calendar items 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4G (including audit agreement and generator removal plans) unanimously.
• Approved item 4F, amended planning services contract with Michael Baker International, not to exceed $10,240, unanimously.
• Approved item 4H, receiving and filing the report on hiring a landscape architect for irrigation inventory, unanimously.
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 21-12 (site plan review for grading at 79 Eastfield Drive) with a 4-1 vote (Black dissenting).
• Directed staff to agendize a December 14, 2021 meeting at 6pm to consider a final SB9 ordinance.
• Re-appointed Abby Douglass and Greg Kirkpatrick to the Planning Commission for another term, unanimously.
• Directed staff to approve scope of work and City Attorney to draft a contract with Chambers for environmental consulting services, unanimously.
• Directed City Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting new high fire hazard plants (4-1, Mayor Dieringer dissenting).

Fire Fuel Committee

The Rolling Hills Fire Fuel Management Committee will discuss and consider a draft vegetation ordinance for canyon management and fire fuel abatement. They will also consider limiting public comments to 5 minutes, receive an update on hiring fire experts, and schedule future meetings. The meeting is in-person with masks required; public comments can be submitted by email.

• Draft vegetation ordinance for canyon management and fire fuel abatement
• Consider limiting public comments to 5 minutes
• Tentative communal bin event dates: January 24-28, 2022
• Update on hiring fire experts to review ordinance and educate community
• Schedule next Fire Fuel Committee meeting

Planning Commission

The City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission field trip scheduled for November 16, 2021 is cancelled. The next regular field trip meeting will be held on December 7, 2021 at 7:30 a.m. This notice is procedural only.

• Cancellation of November 16, 2021 Planning Commission field trip
• Next field trip scheduled for December 7, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee will receive reports on hiring fire experts and developing a new vegetation ordinance for fuel abatement in the canyons. They will also discuss and consider prohibiting the planting of new high-hazard plants as a condition for development project approval. The meeting is open for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Receive and file report on hiring fire experts to review new vegetation ordinance and educate community on vegetation abatement in the canyons
• Receive and file status report on development of new vegetation ordinance for fuel abatement in the canyons
• Discuss and consider prohibition of planting new high hazard plants as condition of approval for development projects
• Public comments welcome on items not on the agenda

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will review a draft ordinance to comply with Senate Bill 9, which allows increased density in single-family zones, and provide direction to staff. The council will also consider a proposal to expand a tennis court for pickleball, discuss meeting minutes format, and approve several consent calendar items including contracts and an audit.

• Review draft ordinance for SB 9 density increase in single-family zones
• Consider Tennis Club proposal to expand Court 1 for pickleball courts
• Approve professional service agreement with Worldwise Productions for educational videos (not to exceed $24,950)
• Approve annual audit proposal from Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP (not to exceed $17,623)
• Approve amended agreement with Alan Palermo Consulting extending project management services to June 30, 2022

The City Council approved the consent calendar items, including an amended agreement with AlanPalermo Consulting, a $24,950 contract with WorldWise Products for educational videos, and a $17,623 audit proposal from Lance, Soll & Lunghard. They also approved a motion to investigate expanding Tennis Court 1 for additional pickleball courts, and directed the Planning Commission to review a draft SB 9 ordinance before the next meeting. The council voted 3-2 to have staff prepare action minutes listing commenters' names.

• Approved consent calendar items 4B-4G (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes of October 25, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved motion to investigate Court 1 for pickleball courts (5-0)
• Directed Planning Commission to review draft SB 9 ordinance (5-0)
• Approved action minutes format with commenter names (3-2)
• Approved Strategic Planning Workshop on Jan 22, 2022 (5-0)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee will consider approving prior minutes and act on a view preservation complaint involving properties at 61 and 59 Eastfield Drive. The recommendation is to direct staff to prepare a resolution. The meeting is held by teleconference under Executive Order N-29-20, with public comments accepted by email.

• View preservation complaint: 61 Eastfield Drive (complainant Juge) vs. 59 Eastfield Drive (vegetation owner Tamayo/Sierra)
• Recommendation to direct staff to prepare resolution on the complaint
• Approval of October 5, 2021 committee minutes

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will decide on a layout option for City Hall ADA improvements and hear a draft ordinance implementing Senate Bill 9, which could affect housing development. The council will also consider several professional services agreements and receive a zoning case report. Most other items are routine approvals on the consent calendar.

• Select layout option for City Hall ADA improvements and direct staff to prepare construction documents
• Receive draft ordinance implementing Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
• Approve $600 additional contribution to South Bay Chamber Music Society for FY 2021-2022
• Consider engaging Think Marketing Agency for Block Captain Program outreach
• Approve professional services agreement with Worldwide Production LLC for canyon management videos

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Worldwise Production LLC to produce canyon management educational videos at a cost not to exceed $25,000. The council also tabled a proposal to engage Think Marketing Agency for outreach support for the Block Captain Program. A motion to hold all capital improvement projects except generator work until the 2022 Strategic Planning Workshop was approved. The council received and filed a zoning case for 1 Quail Ridge Road South after a motion to take jurisdiction failed.

• Approved Worldwise Production LLC contract for educational videos, not to exceed $25,000 (5-0)
• Tabled Think Marketing Agency outreach support for Block Captain Program (5-0)
• Approved holding capital improvement projects except generator removal/replacement until 2022 Strategic Planning Workshop (5-0)
• Approved consent items 4B, 4C, 4D including $600 contribution to South Bay Chamber Music Society (5-0)
• Received and filed zoning case 21-07 for 1 Quail Ridge Road South (3-1, Mirsch recused)
• Approved minutes of October 11, 2021 with grammatical corrections (3-2)
• Extended Alan Palermo Consulting contract to June 30, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a site plan review for grading 442 cubic yards at 79 Eastfield Drive. The agenda includes a public hearing for this zoning case, but no staff recommendation is provided. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and will convene at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

• Zoning Case No. 21-12: Site plan review for 442 cubic yards of grading at 79 Eastfield Drive (Gonzalez).
• Public hearing for the grading project.
• Special meeting notice for October 19, 2021, at 7:30 a.m., convening at 6:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review for 442 cubic yards of grading at 79 Eastfield Drive, with a recommendation to approve. The meeting also includes public comment on housing issues, an overview of upcoming agenda items, and a schedule for commissioner appointments. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public participation by email or Zoom.

• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 21-12: Site Plan Review for 442 cubic yards of grading (127 cut, 254 fill) at 79 Eastfield Drive, with Resolution No. 2021-15
• Opportunity for public comment on housing issues
• Overview of upcoming agenda items before the Planning Commission
• Planning Commission recruitment and appointment schedule for terms expiring November 2021 and January 2022

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, receive a presentation, and discuss several policy items. Key discussions include a revised fireworks ordinance, a potential change to the dead vegetation ordinance for canyon slopes, and responses to a grand jury report on food waste. The council will also consider a professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for planning services.

• Discussion of revised fireworks ordinance (Item 8.A)
• Adoption of updated Employee Handbook and Personnel Policy Manual (Item 8.B)
• Approval of responses to 2019-2020 Civil Grand Jury Report on food waste (Item 9.A)
• Professional service agreement with Michael Baker International for planning services (Item 9.B)
• Consideration of Fire Fuel Committee recommendation to modify dead vegetation ordinance for canyon slopes (Item 10.A)

The Rolling Hills City Council voted to leave the fireworks ordinance unchanged, declining to consider a revised ordinance. It also approved a professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for planning services, adopted an updated employee handbook with an amendment, and approved responses to a grand jury report on food waste.

• Approved amended minutes of September 27, 2021 (4-1)
• Approved payment of bills (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission recruitment and appointment schedule (5-0)
• Approved amended 2021 Holiday Open House guest list (4-1)
• Approved motion to leave fireworks ordinance as is (5-0)
• Approved updated Employee Handbook with one amendment (4-1)
• Approved response letter to 2019-2020 Civil Grand Jury report with edits (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Michael Baker International (5-0)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee discussed an ongoing view preservation complaint between Mr. Juge (61 Eastfield Drive) and Dr. Tamayo/Mr. Sierra (59 Eastfield Drive) regarding vegetation blocking views of the L.A. Basin. Mediation did not go through, and no decision was made at this meeting. The Committee voted unanimously to hold a review hearing and deliberation on October 13, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to reach a final resolution.

• Scheduled review hearing and deliberation for Oct. 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. (3-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to discuss the development of a new fire fuel abatement and nuisance ordinance. The body will also consider revisions to slope specifications in existing ordinance Chapter 8.30, Section 8.30.015.

• Discussion on development of a new fire fuel abatement/nuisance ordinance
• Proposed revision to Ordinance Chapter 8.30, Section 8.30.015 regarding slope specifications
• Status of the City's CAL FIRE/FEMA vegetation management grant
• Statistics regarding communal bins deployed in August 2021
• City Council feedback on a proposed ordinance to manage vegetation in the canyons

City Council

The City Council will discuss a zoning case involving a stable and variances at 8 Quail Ridge Road North. The body is also considering financing options for capital improvement projects and ADA improvements for City Hall.

• Zoning Case No. 21-03: 8 Quail Ridge Road North request for variances, a 2,780 s.f. stable, and site plan review
• City Hall ADA improvements project regarding accordion style doors and windows
• Presentation from Kosmont Transaction Services on financing for capital improvement projects
• PSA with MNS Consulting to apply for grants for the sewer main project
• Report update on the Cal OES grant project for Crest Road East undergrounding

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes and payment of bills, and received and filed reports on the Cal OES grant for the Crest Road East undergrounding project and a PSA with MNS Consulting for sewer main grant applications. A zoning case at 8 Quail Ridge Road North was received and filed after the mayor and mayor pro tem recused themselves. No public hearings were held, and the council took no reportable action in closed session.

• Approved consent calendar items including meeting minutes and payment of bills (4-1, Black no)
• Received and filed zoning case 21-03 at 8 Quail Ridge Road North (3-0, mayor and mayor pro tem recused)
• Received and filed Cal OES grant update for Crest Road East undergrounding project (5-0)
• Received and filed PSA with MNS Consulting for sewer main grant application (5-0)
• Agreed to schedule SB 9 discussion with Planning Commissioners at next meeting

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review a resident's request to mitigate safety concerns at the corner of Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road. The body will also receive traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station.

• Review of safety concerns at Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road
• Traffic statistics for July and August 2021 from LASD Lomita Station
• Discussion on rescheduling or cancelling the November 25, 2021 meeting

The Traffic Commission approved a motion to have homeowners review safety concerns at the corner of Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road before any actions are considered. The commission also approved the July 22, 2021 minutes and rescheduled the November 25, 2021 meeting to November 22, 2021 due to Thanksgiving. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 22, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to have homeowners review safety concerns at Upper Blackwater/Portuguese Bend before actions (4-0)
• Rescheduled November 25, 2021 meeting to November 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting for a field trip to conduct a site assessment. The visit concerns a zoning case regarding proposed retaining walls and lot coverage.

• Zoning Case No. 21-07: 1 Quail Ridge Road South
• Request for variances for retaining walls to encroach into required setbacks
• Request for variance to exceed maximum 35% lot coverage
• Site plan review for grading
• Site plan review for retaining walls exceeding 3 ft. height

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request for zoning variances and site plan reviews for a property at 1 Quail Ridge Road South. The body will also receive a reminder regarding a joint workshop on storm water with the City Council.

• Zoning Case No. 21-07: Variances for retaining walls to encroach into setbacks and exceed 3 ft. height at 1 Quail Ridge Road South
• Zoning Case No. 21-07: Variance to exceed maximum 35% lot coverage at 1 Quail Ridge Road South
• Zoning Case No. 21-07: Site plan review for grading at 1 Quail Ridge Road South
• Resolution No. 2021-14 regarding 1 Quail Ridge Road South
• Storm water meeting reminder and drafted agenda for joint City Council and Planning Commission workshop

City Council

The City Council will discuss making fireworks violations subject to administrative citations and penalties. The body is also considering an amended agreement for technology support and reviewing housing development legislation.

• Proposed ordinance to make fireworks violations subject to administrative citations and penalties
• Amended agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solutions for technology support
• Review of Senate Bill 9 regarding housing development approvals
• Designation of additional authorized agents for CalOES
• Scheduling of the annual holiday open house for December 13, 2021

The City Council approved an amended agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solutions for technology support. It also directed staff to adjust a proposed ordinance making fireworks violations subject to administrative citation and penalties, to be brought back for reconsideration. The council supported a resolution on the Bradley Burns tax for the League of Cities conference, with one member voting no, and voted to have the mayor abstain from voting on a CPUC funding resolution. The annual Holiday Open House was tentatively scheduled for December 13, 2021, with final confirmation set for the October 25 meeting.

• Approved amended agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solutions (5-0)
• Directed staff to adjust fireworks ordinance and return for reconsideration
• Supported Resolution on Bradley Burns tax (4-1, Mirsch no)
• Voted to have Mayor Dieringer abstain from voting on CPUC funding resolution (4-1, Dieringer no)
• Tentatively scheduled Holiday Open House for Dec 13, 2021
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes and payment of bills (4-1, Black no on minutes)
• Received and filed storm water workshop agenda (5-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to discuss the definition of fire hazard nuisance conditions. The body will also discuss potential amendments to the dead vegetation ordinance.

• Discussion on defining fire hazard nuisance conditions
• Discussion on amendments to the dead vegetation ordinance

City Council

The City Council will discuss several professional services agreements for environmental and infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing a zoning variance request for a property on Outrider Road.

• Professional Services Agreement with GPA Consulting for $199,215 for CAL FIRE/FEMA vegetation management grant project
• Professional Services Agreement with HQE Systems Inc. not to exceed $3,280 for Block Captains Program feasibility study
• Second amendment with NV5 for Sepulveda Canyon stormwater monitoring hydrology report for $27,600
• Zoning Case 21-08: Variance request for front yard setback and structures at 3 Outrider Road (Hoyler)
• Request for Proposal (RFP) for City Hall landscaping and irrigation design and maintenance

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with GPA Consulting for up to $199,214 for environmental consulting on the CalOES/FEMA vegetation management grant project. They also approved a $3,280 feasibility study with HQE Systems Inc. for the Block Captains program, received and filed the Notice of Intent to join the Peninsula Enhanced Watershed Management Program, and directed staff to proceed with the Torrance Airport stormwater basin project. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Mayor Pro Tem Black absent.

• Approved $199,214 GPA Consulting environmental services contract (4-0)
• Approved $3,280 HQE Systems feasibility study for Block Captains program (4-0)
• Received and filed Notice of Intent to join Peninsula EWMP (4-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Torrance Airport stormwater basin project (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, bills, recycling report, and RFP (4-0)
• Received and filed zoning case 21-08 for variances at 3 Outrider Road (4-0)
• Approved second amendment with NV5 for Sepulveda Canyon stormwater monitoring (4-0)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee received a status update on the Juge-Tamayo view case mediation, with both residents expressing concerns about mediator location and communication. The committee voted unanimously to hold a review hearing on October 5, 2021, and to encourage both parties to proceed with mediation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled review hearing for October 5, 2021 (3-0)
• Encouraged both parties to proceed with mediation (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a field trip to review a zoning case for 8 Quail Ridge Road North. The body will consider requests for variances, a conditional use permit, and site plan reviews for the property.

• Variances for front porch enclosure and building pad coverage at 8 Quail Ridge Road North
• Conditional use permit for a 1,065 square foot stable addition at 8 Quail Ridge Road North
• Site plan review for 1,070 cubic yards of grading at 8 Quail Ridge Road North
• Site plan review for walls exceeding 3 feet in height at 8 Quail Ridge Road North

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning case for 8 Quail Ridge Road North. The body will also consider time extension requests for two other properties.

• Zoning Case No. 2021-03 (8 Quail Ridge Road North): Variances for porch enclosures, building pad coverage, a 2,780 s.f. stable, a tennis court, 1,070 c.y. of grading, and walls exceeding 3 feet
• Time extension request for 13 Portuguese Bend Road (Cardenas)
• Time extension request for 8 Middleridge Lane South (McHugh)

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission approved Resolution 2021-13 for Zoning Case No. 2021-03 at 8 Quail Ridge Road North, which includes variances for porch enclosures, building pad coverage, a conditional use permit for a stable and tennis court, site plan review for grading and walls. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The commission also approved time extensions for 13 Portuguese Bend Road and 8 Middleridge Lane South, with the former passing 4-0-1 (Cardenas recused) and the latter 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-13 for 8 Quail Ridge Rd North zoning package (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 time extension for 13 Portuguese Bend Rd (4-0-1, Cardenas recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 time extension for 8 Middleridge Ln South (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 15 and July 20, 2021 meetings (4-0-1, Chelf abstained)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss old business. The primary item on the agenda is a status update regarding mediation for the Juge-Tamayo view case.

• Mediation status update on Juge-Tamayo View Case

City Council

The City Council will discuss a joint email to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting specific data from the Department of Public Health. The body will also review redistricting preferences and updates regarding Assembly Bill 215 housing elements.

• Joint letter to California and Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission regarding city redistricting preferences
• Update on Peninsula Cities joint letter regarding Assembly Bill 215 Housing Element
• Proposed joint email to Supervisor Janice Hahn for Department of Public Health data
• Payment of bills
• Closed session regarding initiation of litigation

The Rolling Hills City Council approved the consent calendar items (payment of bills, two joint letters) and the July 26 meeting minutes as amended, with one no vote on the minutes. A motion to draft a letter to LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn requesting specific public health data for Peninsula cities passed 3-1. A motion to reconsider pulling item 4D from the consent calendar failed 2-2, so the original receive-and-file action stands. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments were heard on fire management and neighbor privacy concerns.

• Approved consent calendar items 4B, 4C, 4D (payment of bills, redistricting letter, AB 215 update) (4-0)
• Approved July 26, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (3-1, Black no)
• Approved drafting letter to LA County Supervisor Hahn requesting data for Peninsula cities (3-1, Mirsch no)
• Motion to reconsider item 4D failed (2-2), original action stands

City Council

The City Council will discuss cost estimates for City Hall ADA improvements and consider purchasing a utility vehicle. The body will also review zoning cases for residential properties and coordinate with other Peninsula cities on redistricting and masking mandates.

• Proposed purchase of a utility vehicle for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000
• Zoning Case 21-01: Detached garage and variances at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Zoning Case 21-05: Attached studio and grading at 2 Spur Lane
• Zoning Case 20-09: Sports court and grading at 75 Saddleback Road
• Review of 65% design progress cost estimates for City Hall ADA improvements

The City Council received and filed three zoning cases (Chuckwagon Road, Spur Lane, Saddleback Road) and approved a report on communal bins for fire fuel reduction. It also directed the Fire Fuel Subcommittee to refine its proposal and approved a joint redistricting letter. No public hearings were held, and the purchase of a utility vehicle was not acted upon.

• Received and filed zoning case 21-01 (Chuckwagon Road) (5-0)
• Received and filed zoning case 21-05 (Spur Lane) (4-0, Mirsch recused)
• Received and filed zoning case 20-09 (Saddleback Road) (5-0)
• Approved report on communal bins for fire fuel reduction (5-0)
• Directed Fire Fuel Subcommittee to continue refining proposal (5-0)
• Approved working with other cities on redistricting letter (5-0)
• Scheduled joint workshop with Planning Commission on stormwater for Sept 27 (5-0)
• Approved participating in joint letter on masking order (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is reviewing a supplemental traffic enforcement contract for FY 2021-2022. The body will also discuss a request to place cellular communication devices on city traffic signs.

• Supplemental traffic enforcement contract with Los Angeles Sheriff's Department not to exceed $27,650
• Request from Rolling Hills Community Association to place communication devices on traffic signs
• Traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station
• Storm drain safety concerns on Crest Road

The Traffic Commission approved a supplemental traffic enforcement contract with the LA County Sheriff's Department for up to $27,650 for FY 2021-2022, with Chair Wilson dissenting. The commission also approved a request from the Rolling Hills Community Association to allow a communication company to place devices on traffic signs to enhance cellular service, with Commissioner Margeta dissenting. A resident's request to address a dangerous corner at Upper Blackwater and Portuguese Bend Road was placed on the next meeting agenda.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 supplemental traffic enforcement contract with LA Sheriff's Dept, not-to-exceed $27,650 (3-1)
• Approved RHCA request to allow communication devices on traffic signs for enhanced cellular service (3-1)
• Placed resident's request to review dangerous corner at Upper Blackwater and Portuguese Bend Road on next meeting agenda (3-1)
• Approved March 25, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed LA County Sheriff's traffic statistics report (4-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The committee will review a response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department regarding the canyon priority list. Additionally, Council Member Mirsch will present two recommendations for fire fuel reduction in the canyons for staff direction.

• LA County Fire Department response to canyon priority list questions
• Council Member Mirsch's two recommendations for canyon fire fuel reduction

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Resolution 2021-13 for 8 Quail Ridge Road North, granting variances, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews for a stable, tennis court, grading, and walls. It also approved time extensions for projects at 13 Portuguese Bend Road and 8 Middleridge Lane South. The September meeting will remain via teleconference.

• Approved Resolution 2021-13 for 8 Quail Ridge Road North, including variances, conditional use permits, and site plan reviews
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 and time extension for 13 Portuguese Bend Road
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 and time extension for 8 Middleridge Lane South
• Decided September meeting will be held via teleconference until further notice

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding solid waste service charges on the annual tax roll. Other items include reviewing cost estimates for City Hall ADA improvements and approving various professional services agreements.

• Public hearing for solid waste service charges via the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller's office
• Review of 65% design progress cost estimates for City Hall ADA improvements
• Professional services agreement with MV Cheng & Associates for $68,960
• Amendment to agreement with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for fuel load reduction
• Amendment to agreement with Environmental Design Associates for landscape plan check services

The City Council voted 4-1 to place unpaid solid waste service charges owed to Republic Services on the FY 2021-2022 Los Angeles County tax roll, finding no majority protest from property owners. Councilmember Wilson voted no. The council also approved consent items, including payment of bills, sponsoring Block Captains to attend a League of California Cities conference, and a second amendment to a fuel load reduction agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

• Approved minutes of June 14 and June 28, 2021, as corrected, with Mayor Pro Tem Black voting no
• Approved consent calendar including payment of bills, conference sponsorship, and fuel load reduction agreement amendment
• Approved resolution to place solid waste charges on the county tax roll, with Councilmember Wilson voting no
• Received and filed the 5th Cycle Housing Element certification by the California Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Moved item 8B (City Hall ADA improvements cost estimates) to the next council meeting
• Received and filed updates on the South Bay Fiber Network shovel, COVID-19 workplace regulations, and resident portal demonstration
• Pushed the fire fuel committee report to the next meeting for additional information
• Approved first amendment to landscape plan check services agreement with Environmental Design Associates

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to discuss the revision of its annual project and long-term plan. Members will also review suggestions from Council members regarding fuel mitigation in the canyons and determine the frequency of future meetings.

• Revision of annual project locations and actions for a long-term plan
• Discussion of Council member suggestions for mitigating fuel in the canyons
• Determination of updated meeting frequency

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and annual appropriations limit. The council will also discuss gifting Proposition C funds to neighboring cities for Silver Spur Road repairs.

• Adoption of the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year Budget
• Gift of $39,000 to Rolling Hills Estates for Silver Spur Road resurfacing
• Gift of $26,000 to Rancho Palos Verdes for Silver Spur Road resurfacing
• Zoning Case 21-04: Conditional use permits and variances for a proposed sports court
• Review of City Hall ADA improvement project cost estimates

The City Council approved the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and the annual appropriations GANN limit, with Councilmember Wilson voting no. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a second amendment for the emergency power solution design, a second amendment with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for fuel load reduction (minus $12,000), an amended agreement with John Hunter and Associates for stormwater TMDL reporting (corrected to $9,925), and an amended agreement with McGowan Consulting for stormwater mandate compliance (with Mayor Pro Tem Black voting no).

• Approved 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and GANN limit (Resolution Nos. 1281 and 1282) with a 4-1 vote.
• Approved second amendment for emergency standby generator design with Pacific Architecture and Engineering.
• Approved second amendment with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for Phase III fuel load reduction, minus $12,000 from maximum dollars.
• Approved amended agreement with John Hunter and Associates for stormwater TMDL reporting, corrected to $9,925.
• Approved amended agreement with McGowan Consulting for stormwater mandate compliance, with Mayor Pro Tem Black dissenting.
• Approved Block Captain Appreciation Event with amended amount.
• Approved gifting Proposition C funds to Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes for Silver Spur Road rehabilitation.
• Approved motion to reach out to Regional Board Staff, join Peninsula EWMP for $40,000, and ask Torrance for modular approach on stormwater TMDL.

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is discussing current enforcement of the dead vegetation ordinance. Members are also reviewing feedback regarding a proposal to fund one fire fuel abatement project per year and exploring ways to encourage abatement in the canyons.

• Enforcement of the dead vegetation ordinance
• Funding for one fire fuel abatement project per year
• Fire fuel abatement programs in the canyons

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering three resolutions for residential property modifications. These include requests for a detached garage, a sports court, and an attached studio.

• Resolution 2021-09: Conditional use permit for a two-car detached garage and grading at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Resolution 2021-08: Conditional use permit for a 1,516 square foot sports court and 256 cubic yards of grading at 75 Saddleback Drive
• Resolution 2021-07: Conditional use permit for a 180 square-foot attached studio and 71.6 cubic yards of grading at 2 Spur Lane

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a special teleconference meeting on June 15, 2021, with three commissioners present. They approved three resolutions: a conditional use permit for a two-car detached garage at 23 Chuckwagon Road, a sports court at 75 Saddleback Drive, and a mixed-use studio at 2 Spur Lane. All three items were approved unanimously (3-0).

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-09 for conditional use permit, variances, and site plan review at 23 Chuckwagon Road (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-08 for sports court, grading, and setback variance at 75 Saddleback Drive (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2021-07 for mixed-use studio, grading, and gravel import variance at 2 Spur Lane (3-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from May 18 and June 1, 2021 meetings (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting field trips to evaluate two property requests. The body will consider permits for a sports court and a mixed-use studio structure.

• 75 Saddleback Drive: Conditional Use Permit for a 1,516 square-foot sports court, site plan review for 256 cubic yards of grading, and a setback variance
• 2 Spur Lane: Conditional Use Permit for a new attached studio mixed-use structure, variance for importing gravel for driveway fill, and site plan review for grading

The Planning Commission held a field trip on June 15, 2021, visiting two properties. Both items—a sports court at 75 Saddleback Road and a mixed-use structure at 2 Spur Lane—were continued to the evening meeting for further discussion. No final decisions were made during the field trip.

• Continued sports court CUP, grading, and variance item to evening meeting
• Continued mixed-use studio, gravel import variance, and grading item to evening meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating the 2014-2021 Housing Element and the city's fee schedule. The body is also deciding on an assessment district for utility undergrounding and an appeal regarding a structure at 24 Cinchring Road.

• Resolution 1276 to create an assessment district for the Crest Road East undergrounding project
• Resolution 1277 to adopt amendments to the 2014-2021 Rolling Hills Housing Element
• Resolution 1279 to deny an appeal regarding a mixed structure at 24 Cinchring Road
• Resolution 1280 to exchange $84,000 in Proposition A funds with the City of Beverly Hills
• Resolution 1278 to update the city fee schedule

The City Council denied an appeal and upheld the Planning Commission's approval of a site plan review, conditional use permit, and variance for a mixed-use structure at 24 Cinchring Road (Nakamura), with Councilmember Wilson recused. The council also approved resolutions creating an underground utility district for Crest Road East, adopting amendments to the Housing Element, updating the fee schedule, and accepting $441,363 in ARPA funds. A proposal for additional fuel load reduction in the Nature Preserve was approved with a 3-1 vote, with Mayor Dieringer dissenting.

• Denied appeal and upheld Planning Commission approval for mixed-use structure at 24 Cinchring Road (3-0, Wilson recused)
• Approved Resolution 1276 creating assessment district for Crest Road East undergrounding project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1277 adopting amendments to 2014-2021 Housing Element (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1278 updating fee schedule and repealing Resolution 1260 (4-0)
• Approved proposal from Pacific Architecture and Engineering for emergency power solution design (4-0)
• Approved Phase III fuel load reduction proposal from Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (3-1, Dieringer dissenting)
• Accepted $441,363 from American Rescue Plan Act (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1280 authorizing exchange of Proposition A funds with City of Beverly Hills (4-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is reviewing a proposed program for fuel management in the canyons to recommend annual budget allocations to the City Council. The body is also discussing whether to use regulatory or voluntary approaches and if financial incentives should be offered to the community.

• Review of proposed Fire Fuel Management in the Canyons program and annual budget allocation
• Discussion of regulatory versus voluntary fuel management approaches
• Discussion of financial incentives for community fuel management
• Consideration of property assessments for community hazards
• Report on California Department of Fish and Wildlife requirements for blue line streams

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the amended 2013-2021 Housing Element, which was presented by Housing Consultant Barry Miller. The item will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration on June 14, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included scheduling of field trips for upcoming zoning cases.

• Approved resolution recommending City Council adoption of amended 2013-2021 Housing Element (5-0)
• Scheduled field trips for 75 Saddleback Road (Zoning Case No. 20-09) and 2 Spur Lane (Zoning Case No. 21-05)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees & Views Committee is meeting to hold a public hearing regarding a view preservation complaint. The recommendation for this item is to continue the hearing for 60 days.

• Public hearing for view preservation complaint at 61 Eastfield Drive (Juge)

The Trees and Views Committee discussed a view preservation complaint between neighbors at 61 Eastfield Drive and voted to reconvene on August 4, 2021, after allowing 60 days for mediation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Motion to reconvene on August 4, 2021, for view complaint (3-0)

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a vegetation complaint. The committee recommends visiting the site to assess potential view impairment.

• Public hearing regarding vegetation at 59 Eastfield Drive (Owners: Dr. Tamayo and Mr. Sierra; Complainant: Mr. Joe Juge of 61 Eastfield Drive)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering Resolution No. 2021-06 to recommend that the City Council adopt an amended Housing Element. The update aims to achieve state compliance by demonstrating the city's capacity to meet its Regional Housing Needs Allocation.

• Resolution No. 2021-06 recommending adoption of amended 2013-2021 Housing Element
• Discussion of the 31-acre Rancho Del Mar site at 38 Crest Road for 16 affordable multi-family units
• Field trip scheduling for 75 Saddleback Road
• Field trip scheduling for 2 Spur Lane

Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Rolling Hills Traffic Commission scheduled for May 27, 2021, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget and discuss infrastructure projects including sewer main connections and emergency generator replacement. The body will also consider a zoning modification for a residence on Upper Blackwater Canyon Road.

• Zoning Case No. 20-08: Proposed 1,100 sq ft residence increase and new cabana at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Professional services agreement with Willdan for sewer main connection studies at Middleridge Lane and Williamsburg Lane
• Review of options to replace a non-working emergency standby generator
• FY 21-22 Budget Workshop
• NV5 first contract amendment for Sepulveda monitoring

The City Council approved a zoning case allowing a 1,100 sq ft residence increase, 7,520 cubic yards of grading, and a conditional use permit for a cabana at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, with Mayor Pro Tem Black recused. The Council also approved an additional $14,500 for a sewer study, directed staff to pursue a solar option for the emergency generator, and approved several other items including a joint letter on public safety.

• Approved zoning case 20-08 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (4-0, Black recused)
• Approved $14,500 for sewer study with Willdan (5-0)
• Approved pursuing solar option for emergency generator (4-1)
• Approved obtaining details on backup generator (5-0)
• Approved cleaning generator house and removing generator (5-0)
• Approved Peninsula Cities joint letter on public safety (3-1, Dieringer abstained)
• Approved consent calendar including bills and recycling report (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2021 minutes as amended (4-1)

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee is meeting to review the draft proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 General Fund budget. The committee will also discuss changes to the City’s Consolidated Tax and Fee Schedule and review various financial policies.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 Budget for the General Fund
• Recommended changes to the Consolidated Tax and Fee Schedule (Resolution 1241)
• Review of Investment, Financial, Budget, and Debt Policies
• Review of Resolution No. 953 – Asset Capitalization Policy

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to review data from an April 14, 2021 focus group and a May 12, 2021 field trip. The committee will use this information to develop policies and programs for City Council consideration.

• Review of April 14, 2021 focus group data
• Review of May 12, 2021 field trip data
• Development of policies and programs for City Council consideration
• Scheduling of future committee meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a request for a conditional use permit and multiple variances for a project at 23 Chuckwagon Road. The proposal includes a detached garage and accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Staff recommended continuing the meeting to a later session on the same day to prepare a resolution.

• Zoning Case No. 2021-01: Request for conditional use permit for detached garage and ADU at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Requested variances for lot and pad coverage exceedance at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Requested variances for driveway and stable/corral setback encroachments at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Site plan review for grading at 23 Chuckwagon Road

The Planning Commission held a field trip to inspect the proposed garage and ADU at 23 Chuckwagon Road, continuing the case from April 20. They visited neighboring properties to assess view impacts. No decisions were made; the public hearing was continued to the evening of May 18, 2021 via teleconference.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Continued Zoning Case 2021-01 to evening hearing on May 18, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider conditional use permits and variances for residential projects. The body will review requests for a detached garage at 23 Chuckwagon Road and a sports court and mixed-use structure at another location.

• Zoning Case 2021-01: Conditional use permit for detached garage and variances for 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Zoning Case 21-04: Conditional use permits for a sports court and mixed use structure
• Field trip scheduling for 75 Saddleback Road (Case 20-09) and 2 Spur Lane (Case 21-05)
• Staff update on the 5th Cycle Housing Element presentation scheduled for June 1, 2021

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission approved two zoning cases. Case 2021-01 at 23 Chuckwagon Road was approved with amendments including shifting the barn, landscaping to obscure the structure, and removing a wall. Case 2021-04 was approved with conditions including maintaining a three-rail fence and no second story. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Zoning Case 2021-01 (23 Chuckwagon Road) with amendments (5-0)
• Approved Zoning Case 2021-04 (sports court and mixed use structure) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes for February 16, 2021 field trip (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved remaining minutes as presented (5-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to observe vegetation and fire fuel along Si's Trail. The group will identify potential measures for vegetation and fire fuel management.

• Field trip to Si's Trail to observe vegetation and fire fuel

City Council

The City Council is discussing the formation of the Underground Utility District No. 1 on Crest Road. The body is also reviewing options to replace a non-working emergency standby generator and considering a contract for ADA improvements at the tennis courts.

• Resolution No. 1275 to form City of Rolling Hills Underground Utility District No. 1 (Crest Road)
• Professional services agreement with Bolton Engineers for tennis court ADA improvement permits
• Assessment report from Pacific Architecture and Engineering, Inc. regarding emergency standby generator replacement
• Republic Services green waste collection report for Spring/Fall 2020 and Spring 2021
• Fire fuel abatement cases 2021 first quarter report

The City Council approved a resolution of intent to form Underground Utility District No. 1 (Crest Road) and set a public hearing. They also approved a professional services agreement with Bolton Engineers for ADA improvements at the tennis courts. The emergency generator replacement discussion was continued to a future meeting for more information.

• Approved resolution of intent to form Underground Utility District No. 1 (Crest Road) (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Bolton Engineers for ADA tennis court improvements (5-0)
• Continued emergency generator replacement discussion for two weeks (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 26, 2021 as amended (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items 5A and 5B (5-0)
• Received and filed Fire Fuel Committee report (5-0)
• Postponed sewer infrastructure report to May 24, 2021 (4-0)
• Received and filed 2021 first quarter fire fuel abatement report (4-0)

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Committee will review data, problem statements, and suggested solutions from a focus group. The committee aims to develop policies and programs for the City Council's consideration.

• Review of Focus Group Agenda 2021.04.14 and comments
• Review of Priority Canyons Identified by Fire Department 2021
• Review of Focus Group Presentation to City Council 2021.04.26
• Discussion of future committee meeting dates

City Council

The City Council will review fiscal year revenue projections and update committee assignments. The meeting includes discussions on canyon vegetation management, earthquake preparedness, and legislative opposition strategies.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 370 regarding flood plain management regulations
• Review of FY 2020-2021 year-end revenue and expenditure projections
• Feedback on canyon vegetation management focus group meeting
• Second amendment to the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program MOU
• Agreement with HQE Systems, Inc. for the Block Captain Communications Project

The City Council received and filed the proposed FY 2020/21 year-end revenue and expenditure projections and the FY 2021/22 CPI adjustment. They also approved several consent calendar items, including Ordinance No. 370 for floodplain management regulations, and approved committee assignments for FY2021-2022. The council tabled the HQE Systems agreement for the Block Captain Communications Project for further research.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 5A-5G, including Ordinance No. 370 (4-0)
• Approved Nakamuras' application fee reimbursement request (3-1)
• Received and filed FY 2020/21 year-end projections and FY 2021/22 CPI adjustment (5-0)
• Received and filed focus group feedback on vegetation management; directed fire fuel management committee to analyze and recommend expeditiously (5-0)
• Approved committee assignments: Black and Mirsch on Fire Fuel Management Committee (4-1); Personnel Committee comprised of Dieringer and Pieper (5-0)
• Approved execution of second amendment to CIMP MOU (5-0)
• Tabled HQE Systems agreement for Block Captain Communications Project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip to inspect three proposed development sites. No decisions were made; the first item (15 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) was continued to the evening meeting, the second (8 Quailridge Road North) was cancelled, and the third (23 Chuckwagon Road) was discussed with recommendations to revise plans.

• Continued Zoning Case 21-04 (sports court and mixed use structure at 15 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) to evening meeting
• Cancelled site visit for Zoning Case 21-03 (stable addition at 8 Quailridge Road North)
• Discussed Zoning Case 2021-01 (garage and ADU at 23 Chuckwagon Road) with recommendation to revise plans

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request for a detached three-car garage and variances at 23 Chuckwagon Road. The body is also considering the adoption of Resolution 2021-01 regarding residence size and grading increases at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road.

• Resolution 2021-01: Major modification for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to increase residence size by 1,100 square feet and grading by 7,520 cubic yards
• Zoning Case No. 2021-01: Request for conditional use permit for a detached three-car garage at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Zoning Case No. 2021-01: Requests for variances regarding coverage exceedance and setback encroachment at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Site Plan Review for grading at 23 Chuckwagon Road
• Trees and Views Committee assignment for 61 Eastfield Drive

The Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2021-01 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (Zoning Case No. 20-08) by a unanimous voice vote. The commission also continued the public hearing for a conditional use permit, variances, and site plan review at 23 Chuckwagon Road to the May 18, 2021 field trip meeting to allow the applicant more time to revise plans and address concerns.

• Approved Resolution No. 2021-01 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road (unanimous)
• Continued Zoning Case No. 2021-01 (23 Chuckwagon Road) to May 18, 2021 field trip

City Council

The City Council will consider an urgency ordinance regarding floodplain management regulations. The meeting also includes discussions on ADA restroom layouts for City Hall, solid waste service fee increases, and various professional services agreements.

• Urgency Ordinance 370U and Ordinance 370 regarding Floodplain Management Regulations
• Review of City Hall ADA improvements restroom layout options
• Review of solid waste collection service fee increase for FY 2021-22
• Fee waiver request for a mixed-use application at 24 Cinchring
• Professional services agreement with Worldwise Productions LLC for home hardening videos

The City Council approved the consent calendar, adopted an urgency ordinance and introduced an ordinance amending the municipal code for floodplain regulations. They approved a $9,550 contract for home hardening educational videos and a professional services agreement with MNS Engineers for FEMA grant applications. The council also voted to continue the trash subsidy, absorbing the fee increase, and directed staff to research a vaccination passport program. Councilmember Black was absent for most of the meeting and joined at approximately 8:10 PM.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved Zoning Case No. 932, a site plan review for grading, two walls above three feet, a conditional use permit for a detached mixed-use structure, and variances at 24 Cinchring Road. The motion carried by voice vote with Commissioners Cooley, Cardenas, and Kirkpatrick in favor; Commissioners Douglass and Chelf were absent. The commission suggested the applicant add landscaping to mitigate the proposed walls. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a committee assignment and a reminder about Form 700 filings.

• Approved Zoning Case No. 932 for 24 Cinchring Road (3-0, with 2 absent)
• Assigned Commissioner Cooley to Trees and Views Committee
• Adjourned to April 20, 2021 meeting

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is meeting to review a proposal for driveway widening to meet fire code requirements. The body will also receive a report on city traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station.

• Proposed driveway widening to 20 feet at 2 Spur Lane per fire code requirements
• Traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station
• Approval of September 24, 2020 meeting minutes

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission approved the driveway widening at 2 Spur Lane to 20 feet per fire code requirements, with the condition that required asphalt be filled in before project approval is released. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 24, 2020 meeting and a presentation by the LA County Sheriff's Department on traffic statistics. No other old or new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of the September 24, 2020 regular meeting.
• Approved the Sheriff's Department presentation on traffic statistics as presented.
• Approved the driveway widening at 2 Spur Lane, conditioned on filling in required asphalt prior to releasing project approval.

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding Eastfield Drive utility improvements and a mid-year budget review. Other items include a zoning variance for a residential addition at 3 Open Brand Road and discussions on fire fuel management in the canyons.

• Public hearing for Proposed Assessment District No. 2021-1 (Eastfield Drive Utility Improvements)
• Zoning Case 20-10: Variance request for residential addition at 3 Open Brand Road
• Mid-year budget (FY20-21) report and appropriation
• Fire fuel management campaign in the canyons discussion
• MNS Engineers contract amendment

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 1274, abandoning the proposed Assessment District No. 2021-1 for Eastfield Drive utility improvements, after the ballot tabulation showed 18.09% in favor and 89.91% opposed. The council also approved the consent calendar, including payment of bills, a letter opposing SB 10, and the recycling tonnage report. In other actions, the council approved the mid-year budget report, opposed the SBCCOG regional planner assessment with conditions, approved the Safe Clean Water annual plan, and took positions on several state bills.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2021, as amended (3-1, Black no).
• Approved consent calendar including payment of bills, letter opposing SB 10, and recycling report (4-0).
• Received and filed Zoning Case 20-10 variance and site plan review for 3 Open Brand Road (4-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 1274 abandoning Assessment District No. 2021-1 (4-0).
• Approved moving forward with Fire Fuel Reduction campaign under Councilmember Mirsch's leadership (4-0).
• Received and filed the mid-year budget report (4-0).
• Opposed SBCCOG regional planner assessment, joining only if term limited to one year and contribution capped at $1,000 (3-1, Black no).
• Approved Safe Clean Water Municipal Program annual plan expenditures for FY 2021-2022 (4-0).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 24 Cinchring Road and continued all three scheduled items to the regular evening meeting on March 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. No decisions were made; the items were continued for further discussion. The absent commissioner conducted individual site visits and planned to report at the evening meeting.

• Continued Zoning Case No. 932 (24 Cinchring Road) to the evening meeting on March 16, 2021.
• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-08 (20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) to the evening meeting on March 16, 2021.
• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-07 (8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) to the evening meeting on March 16, 2021.
• Approved the agenda as presented.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a modification to previously approved Zoning Case No. 918, allowing an increase in residence size by 1,100 square feet, additional grading of 7,520 cubic yards, new 5-foot maximum walls, and a conditional use permit for a cabana exceeding 200 square feet at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. The motion included an amendment for staff to prepare the resolution. The commission also continued Zoning Case No. 20-07 for a proposed stable addition at 8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to the next meeting on April 20, 2021, pending further research on easements and access.

• Approved modification to Zoning Case No. 918 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, including increased residence size, grading, walls, and cabana permit.
• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-07 (8 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) to April 20, 2021, for further study.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• No resolutions were adopted.
• No minutes were approved.
• No public comments were made on non-agenda items.

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of Ordinance No. 369 and Resolution No. 1270 to create a housing overlay zone and amend the General Plan. The body will also discuss a fire fuel management incentive program for the canyons and review an ADU survey.

• Ordinance No. 369: Establishing the Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone
• Resolution No. 1270: Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 for housing
• Discussion of an incentive program for fire fuel management in the canyons
• Resolution No. 1272: Authorizing the destruction of certain city records
• Report on findings of a 2020 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) resident survey

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance No. 369 establishing a housing overlay zone and related resolutions. In closed session, the Council directed the City Attorney to file a civil suit against Jim Partridge, owner of 67 Portuguese Bend Road. Other items were discussed but not decided, including a fire fuel management incentive program and ADA improvements.

• Approved minutes of Feb 22, 2021 as amended (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payment of bills and recycling report (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 369 adding Rancho del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1270 approving General Plan Amendment 2020-01 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1272 authorizing destruction of certain city records (4-0)
• Directed City Attorney to file civil suit against Jim Partridge, property owner of 67 Portuguese Bend Road

City Council

The City Council will consider a new housing opportunity overlay zone for Rancho Del Mar. The agenda also includes updates on sewer main engineering, state grant allocations, and various professional service agreements.

• Ordinance No. 369: Establishing the Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone
• Resolution No. 1271: Amending grant allocations to include $1,156 for Urban County Per Capita
• Request from Rolling Hills Community Association to cost share tennis court resurfacing
• Professional services agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solutions, LLC for technology projects
• Professional services agreement with Barry Miller Consulting not to exceed $42,410

The City Council approved the Rancho del Mar Housing Opportunity Overlay Zone ordinance on first reading, with a revision clarifying the number of affordable housing units, and will bring it back for second reading on March 8, 2021. The council also approved a resolution amending the General Plan to accommodate housing, to be formally adopted at the March 8 meeting. Other actions included approving a joint opposition letter to Senate Bills 9 and 10, resurfacing all three tennis courts, and approving professional services agreements for technology projects and the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

• Approved housing overlay zone ordinance on first reading (4-1)
• Approved General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01 resolution (4-1)
• Approved joint opposition letter to SB 9 and SB 10 (5-0)
• Approved resurfacing of all three tennis courts (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Jimenez Consulting Solutions (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Barry Miller Consulting for Housing Element, not to exceed $42,410 (4-1)
• Reappointed Charlie Raine to Traffic Commission and Janet Cooley to Planning Commission; appointed Abby Douglas to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1271 amending grant allocations (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting on February 16, 2021, at 3 Open Brand Road. Both scheduled items—Zoning Case No. 20-10 (variance and site plan review at 3 Open Brand Road) and Zoning Case No. 20-08 (modification and conditional use permit at 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road)—were continued to regular evening meetings. No substantive decisions were made during this field trip.

• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-10 to evening meeting on February 16, 2021
• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-08 to evening meeting on March 16, 2021

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission approved Zoning Case No. 20-10, granting a variance and site plan review for a residential addition, garage, pool, and patio at 3 Open Brand Road. The commission also continued Zoning Case No. 20-08 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to a future field trip and hearing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Zoning Case No. 20-10 and Resolution 2021-02 for 3 Open Brand Road (4-0)
• Continued Zoning Case No. 20-08 for 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to next field trip and hearing (4-0)
• Approved December 22, 2020 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance establishing the Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone for affordable housing. The body will also review technology service agreements and financial statements.

• Ordinance No. 369 to add Chapter 17.19 (Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone) to the zoning code
• Resolution No. 1270 to adopt General Plan Amendment No. 2020-01
• Amended agreement with Jimenez Consulting for technology services
• Resolution 1271 authorizing the destruction of certain city records
• Review of Fiscal Year 2019/2020 audited financial statements

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2020-11, which adds Chapter 17.19 (Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone) to Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, subject to changes read into the record. The vote was 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Resolution 2020-11 to add Chapter 17.19 Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone to Title 17 (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Traffic Commission scheduled for January 28, 2020, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2021.

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the Rancho Del Mar Housing Opportunity Zone overlay. Additional items include initiating an assessment district for Eastfield Drive utility undergrounding and adopting several municipal code ordinances.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 369 and Resolution No. 1270 regarding Rancho Del Mar housing overlay
• Initiation of property owner voting for Eastfield Utility Undergrounding Project Assessment District
• Ordinance No. 365 prohibiting smoking on public property, easements, roads, and trails
• Ordinance No. 367 amending trespass laws and repealing gate guard authority
• Ordinance No. 368 establishing regulations for temporary use permits

City Council

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to approve administrative calendars, vendor lists, and various service contracts. Key discussions include financing for accessibility upgrades and the recruitment of city staff.

• Application to CJPIA for a loan to fund City Hall ADA improvements
• Professional services agreement with Peckham and McKenney Inc. to recruit a City Clerk and Senior Management Analyst
• Amended agreement with Pacific Architecture and Engineering Inc. for a City Hall campus standby generator design
• Resolution 1268 authorizing the destruction of certain city records
• Approval of the Annual Vendor List and Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022