Rolling Hills public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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