Rolling Hills public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. The commission unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the meeting. No decision was recorded regarding Zoning Case No. 21-17.

• Approved affidavit of posting for the December 20, 2022 field trip meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission continued a zoning case regarding a proposed tennis court and grading project to allow the applicant to study relocating the court. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved order of the agenda (4-0)
• Approved affidavit of posting, continuation of remote meetings for December 2022, and November 15, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Continued Zoning Case No. 21-17 for 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to February 21, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council elected Mayor Patrick Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Leah Mirsch. The council also appointed Patrick Donegan as City Attorney and adopted urgency ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and building construction.

• Elected Patrick Wilson as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Leah Mirsch as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Patrick Donegan as City Attorney (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1317 declaring November 8, 2022, election results (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 381-U regarding accessory dwelling units (5-0)
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 382-U regarding buildings and construction (5-0)
• Approved $24,470 agreement with Onward Engineering for inspection services (5-0)
• Approved $9,010 budget modification for Willdan sewer study (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a field trip and public hearing regarding a site plan for a property at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road. The body will consider a conditional use permit and several variance requests for grading and setbacks.

• Zoning Case No. 21-17: Conditional use permit for a 7,088-square-foot tennis court at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Variance requests for grading export and disturbance area at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Variance requests for encroachment into front setback and front yard area at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Approval of affidavit of posting for the December 20, 2022 field trip meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a site plan for grading and a conditional use permit for a 7,088-square-foot tennis court. The commission is also considering several variance requests regarding setbacks and grading limits for the property.

• Zoning Case No. 21-17: Proposed 7,088-square-foot tennis court at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Variance requests for grading export and disturbance area at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Variance requests for encroachment into front setback and front yard area at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Approval of minutes for the November 15, 2022 meeting
• Continuation of remote meetings for December 2022 pursuant to AB 361

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council amend the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-20 to amend municipal code regarding accessory and junior accessory dwelling units (5-0)
• Approved the order of the agenda (5-0)
• Approved affidavit of posting, continuation of remote meetings for November 2022, and October 18, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council approved an updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan and authorized traffic improvements on Johns Canyon Road. The Council also initiated the creation of a new underground utility district on Eastfield Drive and voted to oppose the LA County Land Bank Program.

• Approved updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan (5-0)
• Approved Johns Canyon Road traffic improvements and budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1316 to create Underground Utility District No. 2 on Eastfield Drive (5-0)
• Approved $39,445 contract with NV5 for stormwater monitoring (5-0)
• Approved $9,010 proposal from Wildan Engineering for sewer main project phasing (5-0)
• Approved construction inspection services from Onward Engineering up to $24,470 (4-0-1)
• Contracted with Bennett Landscaping for City Hall campus services (5-0)
• Approved writing a letter in opposition to the LA County Land Bank Program (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission approved a relocated driveway for 9 Portuguese Bend Road. The commission also elected Commissioner Bobit as the new Vice Chair. A verbal report on traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was presented with no action taken.

• Approved relocated driveway for 9 Portuguese Bend Road (3-0)
• Elected Commissioner Bobit as Traffic Commission Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes and affidavit of posting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved an emergency storm drain repair at 3 Middleridge Lane North, accepting a bid from EC Construction and adopting resolutions for the work and a $40,503 budget modification. The council also approved a $25,100 HVAC evaluation contract with S&K Consulting Services, re-adopted the Safety Element incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and introduced an ordinance amending storm water and pollution control regulations. Several items were continued to the November 14 meeting, including traffic improvements on Johns Canyon Road and a landscaping services agreement.

• Approved emergency storm drain repair at 3 Middleridge Lane North with $40,503 budget modification (5-0)
• Approved $25,100 HVAC evaluation contract with S&K Consulting Services, adding ADA consistency language (4-1)
• Re-adopted Safety Element incorporating Local Hazard Mitigation Plan per AB 2140 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 380 amending storm water and pollution control code (5-0)
• Continued traffic improvements on Johns Canyon Road to November 14 meeting (5-0)
• Continued landscaping services agreement with Stay Green Inc. to November 14 meeting (5-0)
• Approved up to 20 hours of technical service with HQE Systems for outdoor siren pole siting (4-1)
• Directed support for Tennis Court 1 modifications, with Rolling Hills Community Association to lead and fund project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 21 Chuckwagon Road and approved a site plan review for a new 800-square-foot swimming pool/spa and non-exempt grading, along with a conditional use permit for a 797-square-foot pool house. The motion carried unanimously with a voice vote of 4-0, with one commissioner absent. Commissioner Cooley recused herself from the vote due to proximity to the property but participated as a resident.

• Approved affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting (4-0)
• Approved site plan review for 800 sq ft pool/spa and non-exempt grading at 21 Chuckwagon Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 797 sq ft pool house at 21 Chuckwagon Road (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a site plan review and conditional use permit for a new 800-square-foot swimming pool/spa and a 797-square-foot pool house at 21 Chuckwagon Road, with conditions to protect neighbors' views and restore the property. The commission also recommended re-adoption of the Safety Element incorporating the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved revisions to the storm water management code. All votes were unanimous except for the pool item, where Commissioner Cooley recused herself.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-17 for pool and pool house at 21 Chuckwagon Road with conditions (3-0, Cooley recused)
• Recommended re-adoption of Safety Element via Resolution No. 2022-19 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-18 revising storm water management code (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including meeting minutes and AB 361 continuation (4-0)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare a professional services agreement with S&K Consulting Services for a not-to-exceed fee of $25,100 to evaluate City Hall's HVAC system and provide an engineering design. A friendly amendment was accepted to ensure consistency with ADA design expansion. The council also declared an emergency for storm drain repairs on 3 Middleridge Lane North (4-1) and ordered a non-emergent inspection of the remaining drain pipe. A future discussion on a letter opposing the LA County Land Bank proposal was agendized.

• Approved $25,100 HVAC evaluation and engineering design with S&K Consulting (5-0)
• Declared emergency repairs needed for storm drain on 3 Middleridge Lane North (4-1)
• Ordered non-emergent inspection of storm drain from Middleridge Lane South to North (5-0)
• Agendized future discussion of sample letter opposing LA County Land Bank proposal (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved recommendations to address a traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road. The commission also received a verbal report on traffic statistics from the Lomita Sheriff's Station for July and August 2022. No new business was discussed, and the next meeting was rescheduled to November 10, 2022.

• Approved recommendations for traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including affidavit of posting and July 28, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed traffic statistics report from Lomita Sheriff's Station (4-0)
• Agreed to reschedule November meeting to November 10, 2022

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2021-2029 Rolling Hills Housing Element and associated Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approved a $33,500 transfer for a one-year fire fuel maintenance contract with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. The council also accepted a $1,000,000 transfer of County Rule 20A work credits and approved several other consent calendar items, including a geotechnical services agreement for City Hall ADA improvements and reimbursement of an overpayment to residents.

• Adopted 2021-2029 Rolling Hills Housing Element and Mitigated Negative Declaration (unanimous)
• Approved $33,500 transfer for fire fuel maintenance contract with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000,000 transfer of County Rule 20A work credits (unanimous)
• Approved $9,695 geotechnical services agreement for City Hall ADA improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 payment to Tyler Technology for prior finance director work (4-1, Dieringer opposed)
• Approved reimbursement of $11,645.18 to residents Mike and Marcia Schoettle for overpayment (unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore siren project options with Rolling Hills Community Association (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Fuel Committee recommendations including vendor list and canyon management assessment tool (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to recommend the adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and its associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. The body is also holding a public hearing regarding a site plan and variance requests for a property on Upper Blackwater Canyon Road.

• Resolution No. 2022-15: Recommendation to adopt the 2021-2029 Rolling Hills Housing Element
• Zoning Case No. 21-17: Site plan review for 1,930 cubic yards of grading and a 7,088-square-foot tennis court at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Zoning Case No. 21-17: Variance requests for grading export and front yard setback encroachment at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
• Continuation of remote City Council and Commission meetings for September 2022

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element and associated Mitigated Negative Declaration. The commission also continued a public hearing for a grading, tennis court, and variance project at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road to a field trip on October 18, 2022.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-15 recommending City Council adopt the 2021-2029 Rolling Hills Housing Element and Mitigated Negative Declaration (unanimous).
• Continued public hearing for Zoning Case No. 21-17 (grading, tennis court, variances at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road) to a field trip on October 18, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved consent calendar items: continuation of remote meetings under AB 361 and minutes from August 16, 2022 meetings (unanimous).
• Approved the order of the agenda as presented (unanimous).

Fire Fuel Committee

The Fire Fuel Committee will review a fire safety mitigation list and a status report on a CalOES/FEMA grant vegetative management project. The body will also consider measures from a block captains brainstorming session to recommend to the City Council.

• Review of fire safety mitigation list from March 1, 2022
• Status report on CalOES/FEMA grant vegetative management project
• Recommendation to City Council on measures to encourage community fire fuel management in canyons
• Discussion of canyon management demonstration project at Si's Trail starting at Portuguese Bend Road and Crest Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding for fire safety maintenance and various infrastructure projects. The body is also reviewing planning commission decisions for residential construction and amendments to professional service agreements.

• Proposed $26,000 investment for 2023 fuel load reduction maintenance in Phase 3 and 4 areas
• Proposed $9,700 agreement with GMU for geotechnical services for City Hall ADA improvements
• Planning Commission approval for a new garage and remodel at 2 Flying Mane Road
• Planning Commission approval for a 5,215-square-foot residence and basement at 11 Flying Mane Road
• Amendment to agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for FY 2021/22 financial audit services

The City Council approved funding for fuel load reduction maintenance in Phases 1, 3, and 4 by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (4-1). The council also approved a third amendment to a professional services agreement with Alan Palermo for project management services for FY 2022-2023 (4-1). Additionally, the council directed staff to prepare a professional services agreement with GMU for geotechnical services for the City Hall ADA improvement project, not to exceed $9,700 (unanimous).

• Approved funding for fuel load reduction maintenance in Phases 1, 3, and 4 (4-1)
• Approved third amendment to professional services agreement with Alan Palermo for project management services FY 2022-2023 (4-1)
• Directed staff to prepare PSA with GMU for geotechnical services for City Hall ADA project, not to exceed $9,700 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for auditing services for FY ended June 30, 2022, and directed staff to issue RFP for auditing services at mid-year budget (unanimous)
• Approved amended agreement with Bolton Engineering for building permits for tennis court ADA improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to General Fund Reserve Policy as recommended by Finance/Audit/Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Received and filed Planning Commission decisions for zoning cases at 2 Flying Mane Road and 11 Flying Mane Road (unanimous)
• Directed staff to discuss fence removal timing with Community Association and create RFP for vinyl fencing along Portuguese Bend Road (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 376 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and adopted Resolution No. 1304 modifying the council reimbursement policy, including a $5,000 collective cap for conference expenses. The council also voted not to participate in the Torrance Airport Stormwater Basin project and received updates on fuel load reduction and fire fuel abatement enforcement.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 376 amending ADU and JADU regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1304 modifying reimbursement policy with $5,000 conference expense cap (3-1)
• Directed staff to inform Torrance of non-participation in airport stormwater basin project (unanimous)
• Approved August 8, 2022 council minutes as presented (3-1)
• Approved consent calendar excluding items 7C and 7F (unanimous)
• Received and filed fuel load reduction update from PVP Land Conservancy (unanimous)
• Received and filed fire fuel abatement enforcement quarterly report (unanimous)
• Decided not to take annual council photos this year (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting field trips to review two specific properties. These visits are part of the review process for proposed residential construction and modifications.

• Zoning Case No. 22-14: Proposed 525-square-foot garage, interior remodel, and variance requests at 2 Flying Mane Road
• Zoning Case No. 21-02, Modification No. 1: Proposed 5,215-square-foot residence and 1,428-square-foot basement at 11 Flying Mane Road

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission conducted a field trip meeting to review two development proposals at 2 and 11 Flying Mane Road. No votes or decisions were taken; the items were for site inspection only.

• No decisions made; field trip was for site review only

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission approved two site plan review cases with variances. Case 22-14 at 2 Flying Mane Road was approved for a new garage, conversion of existing garage to habitable space, and related improvements. Case 21-02 at 11 Flying Mane Road was approved for demolition and construction of a new residence, with a correction to the grading amounts read into the record. The commission also decided not to hold a joint workshop with the City Council and to continue teleconference meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2022-14 for site plan review and variances at 2 Flying Mane Road (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 for site plan review and variances at 11 Flying Mane Road, with corrected grading amounts (3-0)
• Decided not to hold a joint workshop with City Council on development project roles
• Chose to continue teleconference meetings, revisit in-person later

City Council

The City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances regarding employee, supportive, and affordable housing to ensure consistency with state law. The body will also hold a public hearing on updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior ADU regulations.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 376 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 377 regarding employee, supportive, and transitional housing
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 378 regarding family day care homes
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 379 regarding density bonuses and affordable housing incentives
• Proposed budget adjustments to the General Fund, Refuse Fund, and Measure W Fund

The Rolling Hills City Council met on August 8, 2022, with Mayor Pro Tem Wilson presiding and Mayor Black absent. The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included approving the July 25, 2022 minutes, payment of bills, and receiving an irrigation survey for City Hall. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved supplemental items for 7C, 7F, 7I, 10A and 11A (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, bills, and irrigation survey (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider a traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road and a driveway widening request at 2 Flying Mane Road. The body will make recommendations on these items to the City Council.

• Traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road
• Driveway widening at 2 Flying Mane Road (Zoning Case No. 22-14)
• Traffic statistics for May and June 2022 from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Lomita Station

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission recommended approval to the City Council for a driveway widening at 2 Flying Mane Road (Zoning Case No. 22-14), with Commissioner Raine recused. The commission also directed staff to study a traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road. Consent calendar items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of driveway widening at 2 Flying Mane Road (Zoning Case No. 22-14) (3-0, Raine recused)
• Directed staff to perform a study of traffic hazard on Johns Canyon Road (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including affidavit of posting and May 26, 2022 minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council is conducting public hearings for three ordinances regarding state-mandated affordable housing incentives and family day care homes. The body is also reviewing the city's general fund reserve policy and considering a standby power unit for City Hall.

• Ordinance No. 377: Employee, supportive, and transitional housing consistency with state law
• Ordinance No. 378: Regulations relating to family day care homes
• Ordinance No. 379: Density bonuses and affordable housing incentives
• Resolution No. 1297: Updated tax and fee schedule for Committee on Trees and Views processing fees
• Request to install natural gas unit for standby power at City Hall campus

The City Council introduced three ordinances for first reading: No. 377 aligning municipal code with state law on employee, supportive, and transitional housing; No. 378 amending family day care home regulations; and No. 379 adding density bonus and affordable housing incentives. All passed unanimously and were scheduled for second reading on August 8, 2022. The council also approved a $1,000 assessment fee for the SBCCOG Regional Planner and referred the General Fund Reserve Policy back to committee.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 377 on housing consistency with state law (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 378 on family day care homes (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 379 on density bonuses and affordable housing incentives (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 SBCCOG Regional Planner assessment fee (3-0)
• Referred General Fund Reserve Policy discussion back to Finance/Audit/Budget Committee (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement to Women's Club Beautification Committee for Crest Road viewing site (2-1)
• Approved consent calendar excluding items 7C and 7F (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2022 (2-1)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 of the Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), and finding the action exempt from CEQA. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including continuing remote meetings under AB 361 and approving prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution recommending ADU/JADU ordinance amendment to City Council (3-0)
• Approved consent calendar including continuation of remote meetings under AB 361 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 special field trip and regular meetings (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a motion to set the Committee on Trees and Views processing fee at $2,000 per individual property in multiple-view cases, reversing a prior increase. The council also received and filed reports on a fire incident, utility undergrounding projects, and a communal bins event, and approved several routine items including a $55,000 contract amendment for code enforcement.

• Approved consent calendar excluding item 7C (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 27, 2022 with minor revisions (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to place solid waste charges on county tax roll (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 amendment to Willdan Engineering agreement (unanimous)
• Approved fee change to $2,000 per property for view cases (4-1)
• Approved reimbursement for Councilmember Dieringer's expenses (unanimous)
• Received and filed fire incident report (unanimous)
• Received and filed utility undergrounding update (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted the FY 2022/23 budget (Resolution No. 1300) with modifications, including adding $45,000 for record management and $17,000 for a grant writer, and keeping $300,000 for HQE Siren design. The GANN limit (Resolution No. 1301) was also adopted. Several other items were approved, including a contract renewal with Granicus and a $1,000 contribution to SBCCOG, while the sewer main project was tabled for six months.

• Adopted FY 2022/23 budget with modifications (4-1)
• Adopted GANN limit Resolution No. 1301 (5-0)
• Added $45,000 to core budget for record management (5-0)
• Added $17,000 to core budget for grant writer (3-2)
• Kept $300,000 in capital budget for HQE Siren design (3-2)
• Approved Granicus contract renewal (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 contribution to SBCCOG (5-0)
• Tabled sewer main project for six months (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 8 Middleridge Lane South to review Zoning Case No. 22-44, a request for a second major modification to a site plan review, a conditional use permit for a stable and corral, and variances. No decisions were made during the field trip; the item was continued to the regular meeting later that day.

• Field trip held for Zoning Case No. 22-44 at 8 Middleridge Lane South (no vote taken)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission approved a site plan review and variance for a new 5,215-square-foot single-family residence at 11 Flying Mane Road, with two commissioners recused. The commission also approved several resolutions recommending city council adoption of ordinances related to accessory dwelling units, employee/supportive/transitional housing, family day care homes, and density bonuses. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-07 for site plan review and variance at 11 Flying Mane Road (3-0, two recused)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-08 for major modification and conditional use permit at 8 Middleridge Lane South, with Traffic Commission requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09 recommending ADU ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-10 recommending housing consistency ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-11 recommending family day care home ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-12 recommending density bonus ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including remote meeting continuation and May 17, 2022 minutes (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering driveway approvals for two specific zoning cases to recommend to the City Council. The body will also review traffic statistics for March and April 2022 provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

• Driveway approval for 11 Flying Mane Road (Zoning Case No. 22-02)
• Driveway location approval for 8 Middleridge Lane South (Zoning Case No. 22-44)
• Review of March and April 2022 traffic statistics from LASD Lomita Station

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission approved two driveway applications: one at 11 Flying Mane Road (Zoning Case No. 22-02) and one at 8 Middleridge Lane South (Zoning Case No. 22-44). Both approvals included safety conditions, such as landscaping height restrictions and scoring of the apron for horses. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including the March 24, 2022 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved driveway at 11 Flying Mane Road with safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved driveway at 8 Middleridge Lane South with 24-inch planting height limit (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously authorized submitting the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a second review, along with responses to HCD's comments. The council also approved a $60,000 contract amendment for CEQA work on the Housing Element, adopted resolutions for the November 8, 2022 election, and approved several consent calendar items. The septic tank application was held for further review, and the budget workshop was continued to a follow-up committee meeting.

• Authorized submission of revised Housing Element to HCD (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 contract amendment with Chambers Group for CEQA (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 1295 and 1296 for November 8, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar excluding items 7F, 7I, 7J (unanimous)
• Accepted emergency storm drain repair at 1 Middleridge Lane North as complete (unanimous)
• Approved pest control agreement with LA County (unanimous)
• Held septic tank application for further review
• Directed staff to schedule follow-up budget committee meeting

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a field trip meeting on May 17, 2022, to visit three properties with pending zoning applications. No decisions were made; the commission only toured the sites and heard public comments. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting later that day.

• No formal decisions made; field trip only for case 21-16 (18 Eastfield Drive)
• No formal decisions made; field trip only for case 21-02 (11 Flying Mane Road)
• No formal decisions made; field trip only for case 22-20 (16 Southfield Drive)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved the 2021-2029 draft Housing Element for City Council consideration, adopted resolutions for a retaining wall and game court at 18 Eastfield Drive and a remodel at 16 Southfield Drive, and continued a new home project at 11 Flying Mane Road to June 21, 2022. All votes were unanimous with Vice Chair Kirkpatrick absent.

• Approved draft Housing Element for City Council consideration (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 for site plan, CUP, and variance at 18 Eastfield Drive (4-0)
• Continued 11 Flying Mane Road project to June 21, 2022, directing staff to draft approval resolution (3-0, Chair recused)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 for 16 Southfield Drive addition with modified Condition S (4-0)

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and provide feedback to staff. No formal action is scheduled; the item is for discussion only. Public comment is also on the agenda.

• Presentation of FY 2022-2023 proposed budget
• Public comment period

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a request to adopt Vehicle Code Section 25279, replace a septic tank, reclassify a staff position, and update the fee schedule. They will also discuss supporting a proposed South Bay Housing Trust and review a major residential project. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session on potential litigation.

• Major modification for a 6,094-sq-ft residence with ADU at 8 Middleridge Lane South
• Consider adopting Vehicle Code Section 25279 (request by Community Association)
• Consider replacing septic tank serving the main gate
• Reclassify Code Enforcement Officer to Planner position
• Consider reducing Trees and Views Processing Fee from $2,000 to $1,000

The City Council approved reclassifying the Code Enforcement Officer position to a Planner position (4-1), despite a failed motion to defer. They also approved a $6,000 fee for Committee on Trees and Views complaints against one property and $10,000 for multiple properties (3-2). Other actions included approving a topographic survey at City Hall, confirming financial policies, and supporting a septic tank replacement request.

• Approved reclassification of Code Enforcement Officer to Planner (4-1)
• Approved $6,000/$10,000 Committee on Trees and Views processing fees (3-2)
• Approved Bolton Engineering topographic survey at City Hall (unanimous)
• Confirmed Investment, Financial, Budget and Debt Policies and Resolution No. 953 (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to Pacific Architecture agreement for ADA improvements (unanimous)
• Received and filed Zoning Case 21-10 for 8 Middleridge Lane South (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft resolution on RHCA security vehicle amber lights (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2023 committee assignments (4-1)

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Rolling Hills Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will discuss outsourcing code enforcement and reclassifying the officer position to a planner, review the investment strategy for the city's Section 115 pension trust, confirm financial policies, and approve an updated tax and fee schedule. The meeting is for discussion and recommendation; final action would be taken by the City Council.

• Review personnel cost impacts of outsourcing code enforcement and reclassifying Code Enforcement Officer to Planner
• Review investment strategy for Section 115 Trust (administered by PARS) for pension obligations
• Confirm Investment Policy, Financial/Budget/Debt Policies, and Resolution No. 953 (Asset Capitalization Policy)
• Approve updated Consolidated Tax and Fee Schedule (FY22-23 markup)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will vote on several consent items, including a fire fuel maintenance contract with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, a resolution denying a view preservation appeal, and the FY2021 audited financial statements. In new business, the council will discuss uses for federal COVID recovery funds, approve amended contracts for sewer main design and ADA improvements, and consider setting time limits on public comments.

• Approve $92,411 amendment with NV5 for sewer main construction documents along Rolling Hills Road
• Approve $96,485 amendment with Pacific Architecture and Engineering for City Hall ADA improvements (Layout Option 3)
• Adopt Resolution No. 1294 denying appeal on view complaint at 59-61 Eastfield Drive
• Approve one-year fire fuel maintenance service agreement with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Phase 4)
• Discuss potential uses for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

The Rolling Hills City Council unanimously approved using Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's contract. They also approved several other items, including a consent calendar, a response to LA Water Board comments, and various professional services agreements. A motion to limit meetings between councilmembers and the City Manager to one hour passed 4-1, with Councilmember Dieringer dissenting.

• Approved use of COVID relief funds for LA County Sheriff's contract (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar excluding Item 7G (5-0)
• Approved response to LA Water Board comments on EWMP Addendum (5-0)
• Approved Needs of Seniors Committee event at City Hall campus with licensing agreement (5-0)
• Directed staff to explore Phase 1 sewer sign-off and grant writer for Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Layout Option 3 for City Hall ADA improvements (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 amendment to HQE Systems agreement (5-0)
• Formed Ad Hoc Committee on drainage issues, capped at $4,000 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major residential construction projects: a continued case for a large estate at 23 Crest Road East and a new case for a home with an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Middleridge Lane South. The commission will also consider routine items like approving minutes and continuing remote meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the two zoning cases being the substantive items.

• Public hearing continued: Zoning Case 21-11 for 23 Crest Road East — new 8,460-sq-ft residence, basement, garages, pool, grading, guest house, stable, and variance for front-yard stable/corral
• New public hearing: Zoning Case 21-10 for 8 Middleridge Lane South — new 6,094-sq-ft residence, basement, garage, pool, 1,000-sq-ft ADU, and other improvements; resolution 2022-04 recommended for approval
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes from March 15, 2021 meetings (Planning Commission field trip, regular, and Trees and Views Committee)
• Consent calendar: Continue remote City Council and Commission meetings through April 2022 under AB 361
• Meeting held via teleconference per Executive Order N-29-20; public comments via email to cityclerk@cityofrh.net

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission met at 8 Middleridge Lane South for a field trip regarding Zoning Case No. 21-10, a request for a major modification to a site plan review for a new 6,094-square-foot residence with basement, garage, pool, and accessory dwelling unit. No decision was made during the field trip; the item was presented and public comments were heard. The meeting adjourned to a regular meeting later that day.

• Field trip held for Zoning Case No. 21-10 at 8 Middleridge Lane South
• No formal action taken on the site plan modification request

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee met on April 11, 2022, and received a presentation on the city's financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The committee deferred discussion of personnel cost impacts from outsourcing code enforcement and reclassifying the code enforcement officer position to a planner position to the next meeting on April 25, 2022. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Deferred review of code enforcement outsourcing and position reclassification to April 25, 2022
• Received financial statements presentation for FY ended June 30, 2021

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Black as mayor and Councilmember Wilson as mayor pro tem, with former Mayor Dieringer receiving recognition for her service. The council also approved the consent calendar, continued a professional services agreement with HQE Systems Inc. to explore NOAA options, and directed staff to work with the landscape architect on City Hall campus improvements. An appeal regarding a view preservation complaint at 59 Eastfield Drive was denied, upholding the Trees and Views Committee findings.

• Elected Black as mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Wilson as mayor pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar excluding items 8F and 8G (unanimous)
• Continued HQE Systems Inc. agreement to next meeting to explore NOAA options (unanimous)
• Directed staff to communicate pickleball court conversion scope to Community Association (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with landscape architect on City Hall campus improvements, report May 23, 2022
• Denied appeal on view preservation at 59 Eastfield Drive, upheld Trees and Views findings (unanimous)
• Received and filed zoning case 21-29 for stable/corral at 29 Crest Road West (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a field trip to 59 and 61 Eastfield Drive to observe the view related to an appeal of the Committee on Trees and Views' decision on a view preservation complaint. No decision was made; the public hearing was continued to the next regular meeting on April 11, 2022.

• Conducted field trip for view complaint appeal (no vote)
• Continued public hearing to April 11, 2022

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a field trip meeting on March 15, 2022, visiting two properties with pending applications. No decisions were made; both zoning cases were continued to the evening regular meeting.

• Continued Zoning Case 21-29 (stable/corral at 29 Crest Road West) to evening meeting
• Continued Zoning Case 21-11 (residence/guest house/stable at 23 Crest Road East) to evening meeting

Trees & Views Committee

The Trees and Views Committee held a special meeting with no public comments on non-agenda items, no minutes approval, and no old business. The only new business was a view preservation complaint involving 16 Georgeff Road and 2 El Concho. The committee voted unanimously to continue the item to May 17, 2022, to allow the parties an opportunity for mediation.

• Continued view preservation complaint (16 Georgeff Road / 2 El Concho) to May 17, 2022 for mediation (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit and variance for a new 934-square-foot stable and existing corral at 29 Crest Road West, allowing encroachment into setbacks and exceeding lot coverage limits. The commission continued a site plan review for a large residence and guest house at 23 Crest Road East to the next meeting. No action was taken on a policy for expanded low impact development standards.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-03 for CUP and variance at 29 Crest Road West (unanimous)
• Continued Zoning Case 21-11 for 23 Crest Road East to next meeting (no objection)
• Approved consent calendar items including remote meeting continuation and February minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council approved an emergency storm drain repair contract at 1 Middleridge Lane North, authorizing the City Attorney to draft the contract, the City Manager to execute it, and appropriating $48,645 from General Fund Reserves. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 375 prohibiting new plantings of high hazardous plants and trees, approved a professional services agreement with Wildland Res Management for fire fuel abatement, and received the mid-year budget report with adjustments. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including the Safety Element update and fire fuel committee discussions.

• Approved emergency storm drain repair at 1 Middleridge Lane North, appropriating $48,645 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 375 prohibiting new high hazardous plantings (3-1, Mayor Dieringer dissenting)
• Approved professional services agreement with Wildland Res Management for fire fuel abatement (3-1, Mayor Dieringer dissenting)
• Approved mid-year budget report and proposed adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items excluding 8F and 8I (unanimous)
• Continued Safety Element update discussion to March 28 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed fire fuel committee report discussion by two months (unanimous)
• Failed motion to send letter to residents about mandatory vegetation removal (no second)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council approved the consent calendar (excluding item 8J), adopted resolutions correcting appropriations limits, introduced ordinances on edible food recovery and fire fuel abatement, and approved filing a complaint with the CPUC regarding Frontier's refusal to participate in an undergrounding project. Several items were continued to the next meeting, including the fire fuel committee report and strategic planning priorities.

• Approved consent calendar excluding item 8J (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolutions 1289 and 1290 correcting appropriations limits (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 374 on edible food recovery (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 375 on fire fuel abatement (3-1, Mayor Dieringer dissenting)
• Approved filing CPUC complaint against Frontier (unanimous)
• Continued fire fuel committee report to March 14 (unanimous)
• Continued strategic planning priorities to March 14 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send letter to Community Association re Sierra Club trails (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2022-02, recommending the Safety Element Update and Negative Declaration to the City Council. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included continuing remote meetings through February 2022 and the minutes from the January 18, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-02 recommending the Safety Element Update and Negative Declaration to the City Council (unanimous).
• Approved the consent calendar, including continuation of remote meetings for February 2022 and the January 18, 2022 minutes (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council approved a one-year maintenance agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for fuel load reduction in the Phase Three area at a cost of $14,000. The council also approved several other items, including hiring a landscape architect for irrigation system inventory, accepting FEMA grant funds for utility undergrounding, and amending an emergency contract for sinkhole repairs. All votes were unanimous except for the sinkhole repair amendment, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $14,000 fuel load reduction maintenance with Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (5-0)
• Approved hiring landscape architect for irrigation inventory with $6,000 cap (5-0)
• Accepted FEMA hazard mitigation grant for Eastfield Drive utility undergrounding (5-0)
• Amended emergency contract with E.C. Construction for sinkhole repair at Quailridge Road North (4-1)
• Approved Willdan Engineering code enforcement services up to $15,100 (5-0)
• Approved printing and distribution of emergency evacuation brochure (5-0)
• Directed staff to write letter to RHCA about emergency power project (5-0)
• Approved SBWIB contract authorization for part-time clerk vacancy (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission is meeting to consider routine items and a follow-up on a resident's request to address safety concerns at the intersection of Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road. The commission will review the Traffic Engineer's recommendations and provide direction to staff. Other items include receiving traffic statistics from the Sheriff's Department and approving prior minutes.

• Follow-up report on safety concerns at Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road
• Receive traffic statistics for October-December 2021 from Lomita Station
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2021 meeting
• Approve affidavit of posting for this meeting
• Community recognition luncheon for retiring deputies Reece Souza and Tami Bouse

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission unanimously accepted recommendations from Willdan to address safety concerns at the corner of Upper Blackwater Canyon Road and Portuguese Bend Road. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including the affidavit of posting and minutes from September 23, 2021. No new business was discussed.

• Accepted Willdan recommendations for safety at Upper Blackwater Canyon and Portuguese Bend (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting for February 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council unanimously directed staff to submit the Peninsula Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) addendum to the LA Regional Water Quality Control Board and to prepare Sepulveda Canyon monitoring data for separate submission. The council also approved a $20,000 contract for Wildland Resource Management for fire fuel abatement, with Mayor Dieringer dissenting. Several other items were approved, including applying for the SB 1383 grant and an emergency storm drain repair contract.

• Directed staff to submit EWMP addendum to LA Regional Water Quality Control Board (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare Sepulveda Canyon monitoring data for separate submission (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Wildland Resource Management up to $20,000 (4-1, Mayor Dieringer dissenting)
• Approved applying for SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved emergency storm drain repair contract at 1 Middleridge Lane South (unanimous)
• Approved hosting community luncheon for retiring deputies up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Continued City Hall emergency power project discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Continued landscape architect hiring discussion to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to review its established priorities from the 2020 strategic planning workshop and evaluate actions taken since then. It will also review the Capital Improvement Plan approved in the FY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budgets, and discuss and set priorities for capital and non-capital projects for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024. The agenda includes a consent item to approve the affidavit of posting for this meeting.

• Review of 2020 strategic planning priorities and city actions since January 2020
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan from FY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budgets
• Discussion to establish priorities for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024
• Approve affidavit of posting for the special meeting

The Rolling Hills City Council held a special meeting to review its 2020 strategic planning priorities and the capital improvement plan from the FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 budgets. The council discussed and established priorities, including capital and non-capital projects, for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items; the only action was approving the affidavit of posting for the meeting.

• Approved affidavit of posting for the special meeting (unanimous, 4-0, Mirsch absent)
• Reviewed 2020 strategic planning priorities and city actions since January 2020
• Reviewed capital improvement plan from FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 budgets
• Discussed and established priorities for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024

Fire Fuel Committee

The Rolling Hills Fire Fuel Management Committee is meeting to discuss fire safety and vegetation management. They will receive updates on a communal bin event and a CalOES/FEMA grant project, and discuss potential standardized slope requirements for vegetation on structures near canyons, as well as environmental impacts of native and invasive plants. Public comments are accepted via email.

• Communal bin event scheduled January 24-31, 2022
• Update on CalOES/FEMA grant vegetative management project
• Discussion of standardized slope for vegetation management on structures adjacent to canyons
• Discussion of environmental impacts of native/nonnative and invasive/noninvasive plants and mitigation measures

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is holding a special field trip meeting at 7:30 a.m. on January 18, 2022, convening at 4 Storm Hill Lane. The agenda includes public comments on non-agenda items and a field trip, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Special meeting called by the Planning Commission Chair
• Meeting convenes at 4 Storm Hill Lane
• Public comments on items not on the agenda
• Field trip scheduled

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission met for a field trip at 4 Storm Hill Lane on January 18, 2022, with all commissioners present. The meeting included a presentation by Planning & Community Services Director John Signo and public comments from Rory Sheehan and Claudia Grzywacz. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after five minutes to a regular meeting later that day.

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is meeting remotely to discuss the Safety Element update and consider a site plan review for a pool and improvements at 4 Storm Hill Lane. The agenda also includes consent items to continue remote meetings and approve prior minutes, plus a report on the environmental review for the Housing and Safety Elements.

• Discussion of Safety Element update and direction to staff for final version
• Public hearing on Zoning Case 21-13: Site Plan Review for pool, spa, grading at 4 Storm Hill Lane
• Consent item: continuation of remote meetings under AB 361 for January 2022
• Consent item: approval of December 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive and file initial study and negative declaration for Housing and Safety Elements

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for a pool, spa, grading, and other improvements at 4 Storm Hill Lane (Zoning Case No. 21-13), adopting supplemental revised Resolution No. 2022-01. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included continuing remote meetings under AB 361 and the December 16, 2021 minutes. A presentation on the Safety Element update was given, and the commission received and filed the initial study and negative declaration for the Housing and Safety Elements.

• Approved site plan review for pool, spa, grading at 4 Storm Hill Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted supplemental revised Resolution No. 2022-01 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including AB 361 remote meeting continuation and December minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed initial study and negative declaration for Housing and Safety Elements (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to consider authorizing staff to forward the draft 6th Cycle Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. The council will also receive and file feasibility studies for sewer connections on Palos Verdes Drive North and a siren study, and discuss several other items including a contract for temporary planning staff and a possible joint housing lobbyist.

• Public hearing on 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element update
• Final feasibility study for sewer connections along Palos Verdes Drive North (Williamsburg and Middleridge Lane)
• Final feasibility report from HQE Systems (siren study) and direction to conduct community survey
• Contract for services to temporarily staff Planning and Community Services Department
• Consider hiring a Peninsula Cities Joint Housing/Local Control Lobbyist

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including ordinances for SB 9 urban lot splits and two-unit projects, and adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element for HCD review. They also approved a second communal bin event for fire fuel and postponed a decision on hiring Wildland Resource Management. A motion to oppose a CPUC net energy metering ruling failed.

• Approved consent calendar items 5A-5L excluding 5F (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 372 (SB 9 lot splits) and No. 373 (fire code) (unanimous)
• Approved 6th Cycle Housing Element submission to HCD (unanimous)
• Approved second communal bin event for fire fuel (unanimous)
• Postponed hiring Wildland Resource Management to Jan 24 (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Michael Baker International for planning staffing (unanimous)
• Declined to hire a housing/local control lobbyist (3-1)
• Motion to oppose CPUC net energy metering ruling failed (2-2)