Rolling Hills, California

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve routine items such as the affidavit of posting and the May 28 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The commission will discuss a proposed driveway apron and driveway for a new single‑family home at 1 Storm Hill Lane (Zoning Case No. 26‑02) and forward recommendations to the City Council. A motion will also consider setting the November meeting date.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the July 23, 2026 meeting
• Approve the Minutes for the May 28, 2026 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive and file traffic statistics report for May‑June 2026 from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Lomita Station
• Consider proposed driveway apron and driveway at 1 Storm Hill Lane (Zoning Case No. 26-02)
• Consider moving the November Traffic Commission meeting to Thursday, November 19, 2026 or another day

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The commission will approve the affidavit of posting for the special field‑trip meeting. It will open public hearings on two zoning cases: a variance to waive the stable and corral set‑aside requirement for 87 Eastfield Drive, and a variance to allow a front‑yard setback and waive the stable and corral set‑aside for 29 Eastfield Drive. Both projects are found exempt from CEQA. The hearings will receive public testimony and continue to the evening meeting.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Field Trip Meeting
• Variance request to waive stable and corral set‑aside for 87 Eastfield Drive
• Variance request for front‑yard setback and waiver of stable/corral set‑aside for 29 Eastfield Drive
• Both projects found exempt from CEQA
• Public hearings to be opened, receive testimony, and continue to evening meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and agenda postings, consider two zoning case extensions, and hold public hearings on two variance requests.

• Approve minutes for June 16, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Zoning Case No. 24-017: Two-year extension for a pergola and pool variance at 9 Outrider Road
• Zoning Case No. 24-016: Two-year extension for a stable and grading project at 1 Morgan Lane
• Public Hearing: Variance to waive stable and corral set aside for 87 Eastfield Drive
• Public Hearing: Variance to construct in front yard for 29 Eastfield Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan review and multiple permits for a new single-family home and accessory structures. The council will also consider supporting state legislation regarding public records response timelines.

• Zoning Case No. 26-73: Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permits for a residence, guest house, stable, and corral at 23 Crest Road East
• Resolution No. 1418 regarding the 23 Crest Road East project
• Authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 1821 (Pacheco) concerning California Public Records Act timelines
• Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for May 2026
• Status update on the SAFE Network and SAFE Unit Information Workshop

City Council

The City Council will consider declaring a property a public nuisance and ordering its abatement. Members will also discuss emergency siren locations and receive updates on a sewer main project.

• Public hearing regarding nuisance abatement at 6 Saddleback Road
• Amendment to legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger for updated City Attorney fee schedule
• Resolution No. 1417 to update the City of Rolling Hills Records Retention Schedule
• Discussion on community outreach for emergency sirens at Saddleback Road and Portuguese Bend Road
• Status update on Phase 1 of the Portuguese Bend Road / Rolling Hills Road 8" Sewer Main Project

Planning Commission

At a special field trip meeting, the Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Site Plan Review for a new 7,050 square foot residence with basement, attached three-car garage, swimming pool/spa, and grading at 1 Storm Hill Lane. Staff recommend opening the hearing, receiving testimony, discussing the project, and continuing it to the evening regular meeting. The commission will also consider approving an affidavit of posting for the regular meeting.

• Zoning Case No. 26-02: Site Plan Review for a 7,050 sq ft residence with garage, pool/spa, grading at 1 Storm Hill Lane (APN 7570-024-019)
• Recommendation to open public hearing and continue to evening meeting
• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the June 16, 2026 regular Planning Commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed ordinance to change residential height limits on Williamsburg Lane and a site plan for a new home at 1 Storm Hill Lane. The body will also consider a time extension for a lot line adjustment at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 390 to amend Municipal Code height limits for single-family homes on Williamsburg Lane
• Zoning Case No. 26-02: Site Plan Review for a 7,050 square foot residence and improvements at 1 Storm Hill Lane
• Zoning Case No. 24-018: One-year time extension for a lot line adjustment at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane
• Zoning Case 26-35: Site Plan Review and Variance for a freestanding deck at 8 Buggy Whip Drive

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget for multiple funds and establishing the annual appropriations limit. Additionally, a public hearing will be held to consider increasing the maximum refuse services rate for FY 2026/27. The council will also discuss authorizing participation in the DisasterLAN emergency management platform and several administrative items such as approving minutes, payment of bills, and planning commission recruitment.

• Public hearing to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget and appropriations limit (Resolutions No. 1412 and 1413)
• Public hearing to increase maximum refuse services rate for FY 2026/27 (Resolution No. 1414)
• Authorization to participate in DisasterLAN emergency management platform
• Authorizing termination of Doty Bros. Equipment Company contract due to funding contingency failure (Project No. 2025-02)
• Review and approve recruitment schedule for Planning Commission terms expired January 1, 2026

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will discuss a driveway apron relocation at 9 Portuguese Bend Road (Zoning Case No. 22-81), follow up on potential revisions to the overnight parking restriction ordinance, and consider speed limit pavement markings on Crest Road. They will also receive a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station, for March-April 2026, and an update from Rolling Hills Estates on recent speed limit changes on Palos Verdes Drive North.

• Consideration of driveway apron relocation at 9 Portuguese Bend Road (Zoning Case No. 22-81) with recommendation to forward to Planning Commission and City Council
• Follow-up discussion on potential revisions to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code overnight parking restriction ordinance
• Consideration of potential speed limit pavement markings along Crest Road and other arterial roadways
• Receive and file a verbal report on traffic statistics for March-April 2026 from LASD Lomita Station
• Update from Rolling Hills Estates regarding recent speed limit changes on Palos Verdes Drive North

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will discuss a proposed veto request to Governor Newsom regarding AB 1768, which concerns local transaction and use taxes. The council will also receive and file zoning cases for a gazebo at 1 Chestnut Ln and a new residence at 4 Spur Ln, accept completion of the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project, and discuss adding handrails at the tennis court steps and a response to a Los Angeles County homelessness governance motion. The meeting includes a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney and discuss two pending lawsuits against SCE and SoCalGas.

• Authorize Mayor to sign veto request letter for AB 1768 (Bryan) Transactions and Use Taxes: Los Angeles County
• Receive and file Zoning Case 26-38: 135 sq ft covered gazebo and outdoor kitchen with variance at 1 Chestnut Ln
• Receive and file Zoning Case 26-37: Demolish and construct new residence, garage, pool, retaining walls at 4 Spur Ln
• Accept Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project #2025-03 as complete; release retention to Fidelity Builders, Inc.
• Consider response to Los Angeles County Homelessness Governance motion and additional handrails at tennis court steps

The council approved the consent calendar, which included bill payments and prior meeting minutes. Staff files for two residential zoning cases at 1 Chestnut Ln and 4 Spur Lane were received and filed without action, establishing standards for nearby property development. The council formally accepted the completed Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project #2025-03 to finalize accessibility upgrades at the public courts, and tabled a discussion on adding handrails to the steps until June 2026 so staff can consult with the Rolling Hills Community Association.

• Approved consent calendar including bill payments and prior minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed zoning case 26-38 for a gazebo at 1 Chestnut Ln (4-0)
• Received and filed zoning case 26-37 for new residence construction at 4 Spur Lane (3-0, Mirsch recused)
• Accepted Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project #2025-03 as complete (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on tennis court handrails until June 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed response to Los Angeles County homelessness governance motion (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission is holding a special field trip meeting to conduct a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 26-35, a site plan review and variance for a new freestanding deck within an existing riding ring at 8 Buggy Whip Drive. The item will be discussed and then continued to the evening regular meeting for further action. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Zoning Case No. 26-35: Site plan review and variance for a freestanding deck in the rear-yard setback at 8 Buggy Whip Drive

The Planning Commission approved the affidavit of posting for the special field trip meeting on May 19, 2026. The site‑plan review for a new deck at 8 Buggy Whip Drive was not decided and was continued to the evening meeting. The field‑trip meeting was adjourned at 7:45 a.m.

• Approved affidavit of posting for May 19 field trip
• Site‑plan review for 8 Buggy Whip Drive continued to evening meeting (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a site plan review and variance for a new freestanding deck in an existing riding ring at 8 Buggy Whip Drive. Commissioners will also discuss and provide direction on a potential amendment to structure height standards for Williamsburg Lane. Consent calendar items include approval of meeting minutes and posting affidavit.

• Public Hearing: Site Plan Review and Variance for a freestanding deck at 8 Buggy Whip Drive (Sung, Lot 247-B-2-MS)
• Discussion on potential amendment to structure height standards for Williamsburg Lane
• Consent Calendar: Approve minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting
• Consent Calendar: Approve affidavit of posting for this meeting

The commission approved the meeting agenda without objection. It then approved the consent calendar, including the affidavit of posting and the April 21 minutes, with all present members voting aye.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved consent calendar – affidavit of posting and April 21 minutes (ayes: Cardenas, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf; noes: none; absent: Soo)

City Council

The City Council will receive and file a presentation on the recommended General Fund expenditure budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and update revenue estimates. The council will also consider adopting resolutions for the November 2026 consolidated election, assigning Proposition C Transportation Funds to Rolling Hills Estates for a road project, and establishing a policy for disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings. Additionally, the council will discuss whether to support Assembly Bill 2529 on government claims accountability.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget including General Fund expenditure budget and revenue estimates
• Adopt Resolutions 1408 and 1409 consolidating municipal election with November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election
• Adopt Resolution 1410 assigning Proposition C Transportation Funds to Rolling Hills Estates for the Palos Verdes Drive North and Dapplegray School Intersection Improvement Project
• Adopt Resolution 1411 establishing a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service during Public Meetings Policy per SB 707
• Consideration of support for Assembly Bill 2529 (Johnson) – Government Claims Accountability

The council adopted Resolution 1410, assigning available Proposition C transportation funds to the Palos Verdes Drive North and Dapplegray School Intersection Improvement Project. It also adopted Resolution 1411 establishing a policy on telephonic or internet service disruptions during public meetings. The council approved a $62,000 reduction in the FY 2026‑27 budget by removing $7,000 for temporary salaries and $55,000 for buildings and equipment. A motion was passed directing the mayor to write a letter of support for Assembly Bill 2529 with proposed changes.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1410 assigning Proposition C funds to Palos Verdes Drive project (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved payment of bills (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 1408 and 1409 for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election (unanimous 5-0)
• Reduced FY 2026‑27 budget by $62,000 (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1411 on telephonic/internet service disruption policy (unanimous 5-0)
• Directed mayor to write a letter supporting Assembly Bill 2529 (unanimous 5-0)
• Received and filed update on City Hall Campus capital projects (unanimous 5-0)

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will first approve the affidavit of posting for this special meeting. It will then receive and file a staff presentation on the recommended General Fund expenditure budget and updated revenue estimates for fiscal year 2026‑27. No other actions are listed.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Finance/Budget/Audit Committee Meeting of May 5, 2026
• Receive and file staff presentation of the FY 2026‑27 Recommended General Fund budget and revenue updates

The committee approved the consent calendar for the May 5, 2026 meeting. No other actions were taken; staff was directed to return the FY 2026‑27 recommended budget to the City Council for further discussion on temporary salaries and buildings & equipment expenses.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Directed staff to return FY 2026‑27 budget to City Council for discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider participating in an emergency AM radio program with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Members will also discuss potential modifications to the municipal code regarding overnight parking restrictions.

• Emergency construction contract for Pearce Concrete & Masonry, Inc. for City Hall water main repair not-to-exceed $29,373
• Resolution 1407 to exchange Proposition A Funds with Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority for General Funds
• Discussion on potential MOU for an emergency AM radio program with Rancho Palos Verdes
• Review of Traffic Commission's recommendation to modify overnight parking restriction ordinances
• Receipt of the First Quarter 2026 Code Compliance Quarterly Report

The council adopted the consent calendar, which included Resolution 1407 to exchange Proposition A funds with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority and reaffirmed a $29,373 emergency water‑main repair contract. It also directed the Traffic Commission to re‑evaluate overnight parking restrictions and passed a motion to monitor the Rancho Palos Verdes emergency AM radio program without further research. Routine reports and agenda items were filed, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved order of agenda (unanimous 4‑0)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 8G (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including Resolution 1407 fund exchange and $29,373 emergency water‑main contract (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved payment of bills (Item 8D) (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved motion to monitor emergency AM radio program, no further research (unanimous 4‑0)
• Directed Traffic Commission to re‑evaluate overnight parking restrictions, consider 48‑hour limit and parking passes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Received and filed Code Compliance Quarterly Report for Q1 2026 (unanimous 4‑0)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning cases. The first is a site plan review, conditional use permit, and variance for a 135-square-foot covered gazebo and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Ln. The second is a site plan review and variance to demolish an existing residence and build a new home with garage, swimming pool, retaining walls, and grading at 4 Spur Lane. The meeting also includes consent calendar items to approve the meeting minutes and affidavit of posting. Public comment on non-agenda items is accepted.

• Public hearing for Zoning Case 26-38: site plan review, conditional use permit, and variance for a 135-sq-ft covered gazebo and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Ln (Icarus LP, Mittal)
• Public hearing for Zoning Case 26-37: site plan review and variance to demolish residence, construct new home, attached garage, swimming pool, retaining walls up to 5 ft, non-exempt grading, and exceed 40% disturbance at 4 Spur Lane (Lukic)
• Approve minutes from the February 17, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve affidavit of posting for the April 21, 2026 regular meeting

The commission unanimously approved the Blue Folder items and the consent calendar. It also adopted Resolution 2026-04 for a gazebo and kitchen at 1 Chestnut Ln and Resolution 2026-05 for a new residence at 4 Spur Lane. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved Blue Folder items (unanimous vote: Cardenas, Soo, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous vote: Cardenas, Soo, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-04 for 1 Chestnut Ln site plan (unanimous vote: Cardenas, Soo, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 for 4 Spur Lane site plan (unanimous vote: Cardenas, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a $29,373 contract to repair the City Hall water main and a $77,231 budget modification for a generator project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a trash monitoring agreement and discussion on housing legislation.

• Authorize $29,373 emergency water main repair contract
• Approve $77,231 budget modification for generator project
• Public hearing on trash monitoring agreement
• Discussion on housing legislation SB 866
• Consideration of FY 26/27 COG membership dues

The council approved the agenda, blue‑folder items, and the consent calendar (excluding one item). It adopted a FY 2025‑2026 budget modification of $77,231, approved a three‑year trash‑monitoring services agreement, and awarded an emergency water‑main repair contract to Pearce Concrete & Masonry, Inc. for up to $29,373. The council also voted to remain a member of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and referred a Williamsburg Lane height‑standard proposal to the planning commission.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 12B (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (excluding Item 8F) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1406, increasing appropriations by $77,231 (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year professional services agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates (4‑1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1405, awarding Pearce Concrete & Masonry contract up to $29,373 (unanimous)
• Voted to remain a member of South Bay Cities Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Sent Williamsburg Lane height‑standard proposal to Planning Commission (4‑1)

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve routine items such as the affidavit of posting and the minutes from the January meeting. Staff will file a traffic‑statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Commissioners will discuss a follow‑up on the city’s overnight parking restriction ordinance and give direction to staff or the City Council.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the March 26, 2026 meeting
• Approve Minutes from the January 22, 2026 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive and file traffic statistics report for Jan‑Feb 2026 from LA County Sheriff’s Department
• Discuss possible revisions to the Rolling Hills overnight parking restriction ordinance

The commission unanimously approved the agenda order and the consent calendar items. It received and filed a traffic‑statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The commission also unanimously approved revisions to RHMC 10.52.210 to tighten overnight parking restrictions.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Received and filed traffic statistics report (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to RHMC 10.52.210 overnight parking ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will approve several consent‑calendar items, receive and file a mixed‑use site‑plan for 26 Caballeros Road, and hold staff presentations on FY 2026‑27 fiscal projections and a proposed increase to refuse rates. Council members will also discuss and provide direction on height standards for Williamsburg Lane and consider authorizing the mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 2517. The meeting includes a closed‑session legal conference on two pending utility litigations.

• Approve Consent Calendar items: affidavit of posting, waiver of further reading, minutes of March 9 2026 meeting, payment of bills, finance committee minutes
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 25‑111: mixed‑use project with garage and storage at 26 Caballeros Road (Lot 11‑SK)
• Staff presentation on FY 2026‑27 preliminary General Fund projections and proposed refuse‑rate increase starting July 1 2026
• Discussion and direction on structure height standards for Williamsburg Lane
• Consideration of authorizing the mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 2517 (fire‑hazard mapping improvements)

The Rolling Hills City Council approved the agenda order, consent calendar items, a zoning case with revisions, and the FY 2026‑27 preliminary fiscal projections, all unanimously. It authorized Mayor Dieringer to sign a letter of support for AB 2517, passing 3‑1. The council also approved continued letters of support for the bill if only minor amendments occur and tabled two discussion items due to an absent member.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous; AYES: Pieper, Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 14A (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (unanimous)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 25‑111 with Mayor’s language revisions (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2026‑27 preliminary fiscal projections (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Dieringer to sign a letter of support for AB 2517 (3‑1; AYES: Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Dieringer; NOES: Pieper)
• Authorized continued letters of support for AB 2517 if only minor amendments (unanimous)
• Tabled items 13A (South Bay CO‑G membership dues) and 13B (Williamsburg Lane height standards) due to absence

Planning Commission

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including a contract amendment that adds $48,335.96 to the agreement with HQE Systems to install a fourth siren pole on Portuguese Bend Road. The council will also approve planned expenditures for the 2026‑2027 Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) program, receive zoning case files for projects on Maverick Lane and Williamsburg Lane, and consider adopting a hazard‑mitigation resolution for the Palos Verdes Peninsula. A closed‑session will address litigation initiation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4).

• Amend 2023 Professional Services Agreement with HQE Systems to install fourth siren pole at Upper Blackwater Canyon / Portuguese Bend Road, increase compensation by $48,335.96, extend term 1 year.
• Approve planned expenditures for FY 2026‑2027 Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) Municipal Program Funds for submission to Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
• Approve payment of bills (as presented).
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 25-091 site‑plan review for new construction at 3 Maverick Lane.
• Adopt Resolution No. 1404 approving Rolling Hills portion of the 2026 Palos Verdes Peninsula Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

The council approved the agenda order and the consent calendar (except the siren pole item). It approved an amendment to the 2023 professional services agreement to install a fourth siren pole, increasing compensation by $48,335.96. Two zoning cases (25‑091 at 3 Maverick Lane and 25‑115 at 2 Williamsburg Lane) were received and filed. The council adopted Resolution No. 1404 approving the Rolling Hills portion of the 2026 Palos Verdes Peninsula Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar except item 8.F (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved amendment to install fourth siren pole, +$48,335.96 (3‑2)
• Received and filed Zoning Case 25‑091 for 3 Maverick Lane (unanimous 5‑0)
• Received and filed Zoning Case 25‑115 for 2 Williamsburg Lane (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1404 approving hazard mitigation plan volumes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Directed staff to evaluate participation in 2026 Arbor Day tree planting

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will approve the affidavit of posting for this special meeting. It will also receive and file a report on preliminary fiscal year 2026‑27 revenue projections and balancing, and provide feedback for the City Council.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Finance/Budget/Audit Committee Meeting (Mar 9, 2026)
• Receive and file report on FY 2026‑27 preliminary revenue projections and balancing; provide feedback

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee approved the consent calendar, including the affidavit of posting for the March 9, 2025 meeting. The committee also received and filed the preliminary fiscal year 2026-27 projections and balancing presented by the Finance Operations Lead Consultant. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous 2-0)
• Received and filed FY 2026-27 preliminary projections (unanimous 2-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to handle routine administrative approvals and receive financial reports. The body will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and discuss membership dues for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
• Update on South Bay Cities Council of Governments annual membership dues
• Payment of bills

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items with unanimous votes. They received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2025 and an update on South Bay Cities Council of Governments dues. Staff were directed to analyze the value of the city’s participation in that regional group.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Received and filed South Bay COG dues update (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare value‑analysis of South Bay COG membership (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the posting affidavit for this special field‑trip meeting. It will then open a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25‑111, a site‑plan review for a new mixed‑use building with garage, storage, and a conditional‑use accessory structure. Staff recommends discussion and continuation of the hearing at the evening meeting. No other actions are scheduled.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the special field‑trip meeting
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25‑111: mixed‑use structure, garage, storage, and accessory structure
• Staff recommendation to open hearing, receive testimony, discuss project, and continue at evening meeting

The Planning Commission approved the affidavit of posting for the special field‑trip meeting. The site‑plan review for Zoning Case No. 25‑111 at 26 Caballeros Road was discussed on a walk‑through, but no decision was made and the item was continued to the evening meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Affidavit of Posting for special field‑trip meeting
• Zoning case 25‑111 (site‑plan review) continued to evening meeting (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-111, reviewing a site plan, conditional use permit, and CEQA exemption for a new mixed‑use structure with garage and storage at 26 Caballeros Road. The commission will also approve the affidavit of posting for this meeting and the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. Additionally, staff will receive and file the Palos Verdes Peninsula Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-111 for mixed‑use project at 26 Caballeros Road
• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the February 17, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes for the January 27, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Receive and file the Palos Verdes Peninsula Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Receive and file Blue Folder supplemental documents

The commission approved the Consent Calendar, which included the affidavit of posting for the February 17 meeting and the minutes from the January 27 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Cardenas, seconded by Commissioner Douglass, and passed with unanimous support (Cardenas, Douglass, Chair Chelf). The agenda order was approved without objection, and Blue Folder Item 10A was received and filed.

• Approved agenda order (no objection)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 10A (no objection)
• Approved Consent Calendar items – affidavit of posting and Jan 27 minutes – unanimous (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding construction and variances at 10 Saddleback Road. Members will also discuss the performance of the city's outdoor emergency warning system contract and a proposed sales tax measure.

• Public hearing for site plan review and variances for a garage, pool house, and deck at 10 Saddleback Road
• Discussion on contract performance and potential expansion of the Outdoor Emergency Warning System with HQE Systems
• Consideration of a position on Supervisor Mitchell's proposed temporary 1/2 cent sales tax measure
• Review of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Report
• Report on the current Coyote Management Program

The council approved routine items such as the consent calendar and filing of reports. It adopted Resolution No. 1403 for the 10 Saddleback Road development with added pool‑house screening conditions. It authorized Mayor Dieringer to speak against Supervisor Mitchell’s proposed temporary half‑cent sales tax and to draft a formal letter. It also approved payment to HQE and the installation of a fourth emergency‑warning pole.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1403 with pool‑house screening conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Dieringer to oppose proposed half‑cent sales tax measure (unanimous)
• Approved payment to HQE for balance due (unanimous)
• Approved installation of fourth pole at Upper Blackwater Canyon/Portuguese Bend Road triangle (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2025‑26 Mid‑Year Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Items 12B, 13A, 14A (unanimous)
• Received and filed verbal update on Tennis Court ADA project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special field trip meeting to conduct a site plan review for a project at Lot 17-2-RH. The body will hear public testimony regarding proposed construction and variances before continuing the item to the evening meeting.

• Site plan review for new construction and non-exempt grading at Lot 17-2-RH
• Variances for a detached garage, detached pool house, and deck exceeding 12 inches
• Conditional Use Permit for accessory structures exceeding 200 square feet
• Determination of California Environmental Quality Act exemption for the Birkett project

The City Council approved the Affidavit of Posting for the Special Field Trip Meeting on February 9, 2025. The motion was carried unanimously with all four present members voting aye. No other agenda items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Affidavit of Posting for Feb 9, 2025 field trip (4-0 unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear two public hearings regarding site plan reviews and variance requests for new construction and grading at 3 Maverick Lane and 2 Williamsburg Lane. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and the affidavit of posting for the current meeting.

• Approve minutes for December 2, 2025 meeting
• Approve affidavit of posting for January 27, 2026 meeting
• Hear Zoning Case No. 25-091 at 3 Maverick Lane
• Hear Zoning Case No. 25-115 at 2 Williamsburg Lane

The Commission approved the consent calendar, including the affidavit of posting and the December 2, 2025 minutes, with a unanimous vote. It then adopted Resolution 2026-01 for the 3 Maverick Lane project and Resolution 2026-02 for the 2 Williamsburg Lane project, each carried unanimously. Commissioners Cardenas and Soo recused themselves from discussion of the first case and left the dais before the vote, then returned later.

• Approved consent calendar (affidavit of posting and Dec 2 2025 minutes) – unanimous (Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-01 for 3 Maverick Lane – unanimous (Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-02 for 2 Williamsburg Lane – unanimous (Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will approve the affidavit of posting for this special field‑trip meeting. It will open public hearings for Zoning Case No. 25-115 at 2 Williamsburg Lane and Zoning Case No. 25-091 at 3 Maverick Lane, receive public testimony, discuss the proposals, and continue to the evening meeting. No action will be taken on any non‑agenda items.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Field Trip Meeting (Jan 27, 2026)
• Zoning Case No. 25-115: site‑plan review, non‑exempt grading, variances for attached garage in front yard, side‑yard addition, exceed 40% disturbance; CEQA exemption; location: 2 Williamsburg Lane (Paesano) (Lots 44, 45, & 46‑A‑RH)
• Zoning Case No. 25-091: site‑plan review, non‑exempt grading, variances for attached garage in side yard; CEQA exemption; location: 3 Maverick Lane (Karatsu) (Lot 30‑SK)

Commissioners walked two development sites at 2 Williamsburg Lane and 3 Maverick Lane. No decisions were taken on either zoning case; both items were continued to the evening meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 a.m.

• Site plan review at 2 Williamsburg Lane continued to evening meeting
• Site plan review at 3 Maverick Lane continued to evening meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider consent calendar items, including approval of minutes, payment of bills, and a resolution to modify the FY 2025‑2026 budget by $111,150 for the City Hall emergency backup dual‑fuel generator. They will receive and file reports on recycling, code compliance, and recent legislative changes. Staff will discuss possible future Dial‑A‑Ride transit service, a strategic planning workshop, and a civic engagement program. Public comment on non‑agenda items will be permitted.

• Approve Resolution No. 1402 to increase appropriations by $111,150 for the City Hall Emergency Backup Dual‑Fuel Generator Project
• Approve minutes of the January 12, 2026 City Council meeting
• Approve payment of bills (as presented)
• Receive and file Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for December 2025
• Discuss potential reconsideration of Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority Dial‑A‑Ride services for residents

The council approved the agenda and most consent‑calendar items, excluding the recycling report. It adopted Resolution 1402, adding $111,150 to Fund 40‑949 for the City Hall emergency backup dual‑fuel generator. The council received and filed a discussion on possible Dial‑A‑Ride service but took no action. It approved staff reports, rejected a strategic‑planning workshop motion, and agreed to revisit that workshop in six months.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Received and filed images from Ms. Tun (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items except recycling report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1402, increasing appropriations by $111,150 for generator project (unanimous)
• Received and filed discussion on Dial‑A‑Ride services, no action taken (unanimous)
• Received and filed Code Compliance Quarterly Report (unanimous)
• Received and filed update on Senate Bill 707 legislative changes (unanimous)
• Strategic‑planning workshop motion failed; motion to revisit in six months carried (3‑1)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve the agenda, the affidavit of posting, and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. Staff will present a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. Commissioners will follow up on earlier discussions about revising existing parking ordinances and will continue the item to the March meeting for further direction.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the January 22, 2026 meeting
• Approve Minutes for the November 24, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station
• Discuss follow‑up on possible revisions to existing parking ordinances
• Consent Calendar items approved in a single motion

The commission unanimously approved the order of the agenda. It also approved the consent calendar items, which included the affidavit of posting for the January 22, 2026 meeting and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting for Jan 22, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Nov 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve the agenda, the affidavit of posting, and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It will receive and file a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. The commission will follow up on prior discussion of existing parking ordinances, directing staff to continue work and provide recommendations to the City Council in March.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Jan 22, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the Nov 24, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting
• Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept, Lomita Station
• Discuss follow‑up on possible revisions to existing parking ordinances (to continue to March)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items (no action taken)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar items, including the affidavit of posting and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting, each by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The commission also received and filed a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for November‑December 2025.

• Approve order of agenda (4-0)
• Approve affidavit of posting (4-0)
• Approve minutes for Nov 24 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Receive and file traffic statistics report from LA County Sheriff's Dept

City Council

The council will approve routine consent‑calendar items, receive and file several reports, and hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 389 to amend Title 15 of the building code. It will discuss options for the city’s outdoor emergency warning system, approve a third amendment to the Bennett Landscape services contract, and consider awarding a $288,150 construction contract for the City Hall emergency backup generator. The body will also review and adopt the proposed FY 2026/27 budget calendar, the 2026 council meeting calendar, and updated committee assignments.

• Public Hearing for Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 389 amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) – CEQA exemption
• Consider awarding construction contract to Pacific Power Engineering Technology Inc. for City Hall Emergency Backup Dual‑Fuel Generator Project No. 2025‑04, not‑to‑exceed $288,150 (incl. 10% contingency) – CEQA exemption
• Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Bennett Landscape for a one‑year extension of landscaping services on City Hall campus
• Discussion of the City’s Outdoor Emergency Warning System contractual framework with HQE Systems, including three funding options
• Approve Annual Vendor List for Calendar Year 2026