Rolling Hills public meetings in 2024
49 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding construction and land use permits for properties on Possum Ridge Road and Eastfield Drive. The body will also consider a minor modification to a zoning case for a property on Poppy Trail.
- Zoning Case 24-074: Site plan review and permits for a tennis court, stable, and mixed-use building at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Zoning Case 24-053: Conditional use permit for a detached structure over 200 square feet at 74 Eastfield Drive
- Zoning Case 22-51: Minor modification for a new residence, pool, and retaining walls at 4 Poppy Trail
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes and a minor modification for a home at 4 Poppy Trail. It also approved Zoning Case No. 24-074 for a property at 2 Possum Ridge Road, with a modification to strike the guest house and direct staff to work on an ADU and landscape plan. Additionally, it approved Zoning Case No. 24-053 for a detached structure at 74 Eastfield Drive. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and minor modification for 4 Poppy Trail (4-0)
- Approved Zoning Case No. 24-074 for 2 Possum Ridge Road, striking guest house and directing staff on ADU and landscape plan (4-0)
- Approved Zoning Case No. 24-053 for detached structure at 74 Eastfield Drive (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a field trip meeting to review two zoning cases and approve the posting affidavit for the trip. Staff recommends continuing both zoning items to an evening meeting.
- Approve affidavit for December 17, 2024 field trip
- Zoning Case 24-053: Conditional Use Permit for detached structure at 74 Eastfield Drive
- Zoning Case 24-074: Site plan review and conditional use permits for 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Zoning Case 24-074: Variance requests for front and rear yard setbacks
- Zoning Case 24-074: Conversion of existing building to mixed use at 2 Possum Ridge Road
The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting to inspect two properties. No substantive decisions were made; both zoning cases (24-053 at 74 Eastfield Drive and 24-074 at 2 Possum Ridge Road) were continued to the evening meeting for further consideration. The commission unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting for field trip meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Continued CUP for detached structure at 74 Eastfield Drive to evening meeting
- Continued site plan review and CUP at 2 Possum Ridge Road to evening meeting
City Council
The City Council will discuss a local match requirement for a FEMA hazard mitigation grant and a professional services agreement for power line undergrounding. The body will also receive updates on wildfire hardening and emergency sirens.
- Potential approval of $405,250 local match for FEMA fire fuel abatement in Klondike Canyon
- Proposed $117,899 agreement with Ampirical Services Inc. for Eastfield Drive power line undergrounding
- Appointments of Sharon Soo to Planning Commission and Raine to Traffic Commission
- Cancelled public hearing regarding nuisance abatement at 20 Portuguese Bend Road
- Presentation from California Water Service on wildfire hardening along Appaloosa Lane and Upper Blackwater Canyon Road
The Rolling Hills City Council approved a professional services agreement with Ampirical Services Inc. for engineering services on the Eastfield Drive fire prevention power line undergrounding project, not to exceed $117,899, funded by FEMA. The council also tabled a discussion on a 25% local match for a FEMA hazard mitigation grant, requesting an update by the last meeting in February. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including consent calendar items and presentations.
- Approved $117,899 engineering services agreement with Ampirical Services Inc. (unanimous)
- Tabled 25% local match ($405,250) for FEMA hazard mitigation grant (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including appointments to Planning & Traffic Commissions (unanimous)
- Received and filed Cal Water wildfire hardening presentation (unanimous)
- Received and filed Cal OES hazard mitigation presentation (unanimous)
- Received and filed outdoor emergency siren project update (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council will adopt Ordinance No. 385, which amends Chapter 17.28 of the Municipal Code on accessory dwelling units and is statutorily exempt from CEQA. The council will also approve the consent calendar items, including payment of bills and filing of annual reports. Staff will receive direction on council expenditures for conferences that exceed the $1,000 per‑member limit. A closed‑session will be held to discuss pending litigation matters.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 385 amending Chapter 17.28 on accessory dwelling units (CEQA exemption)
- Approve payment of bills as presented
- Review council expenditures for conferences above $1,000 per member
- Receive and file municipal safe clean water annual report for FY 2023‑24
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel to initiate litigation under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4)
The Rolling Hills City Council reorganized, electing Jeff Pieper as mayor and Bea Dieringer as mayor pro tem. The council approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance on accessory dwelling units, and authorized staff to coordinate with Cal OES on FEMA grant programs. It also approved reimbursing Mayor Pro Tem Dieringer for conference expenses and directed the mayor to work on a revised ADA compliance plan after an architectural committee denial.
- Jeff Pieper elected mayor (4-0, Black absent)
- Bea Dieringer elected mayor pro tem (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved consent calendar including ADU ordinance No. 385 (4-0, Black absent)
- Received and filed annual stormwater report (4-0, Black absent)
- Authorized staff to coordinate with Cal OES on FEMA grants (4-0, Black absent)
- Authorized mayor to develop revised ADA compliance plan (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved $1,002 reimbursement for Dieringer conference expenses (4-0, Black absent)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Traffic Commission
The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve the affidavit of posting and the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive and file a report on the installation of a sign on Portuguese Bend Road north of Ranchero Road. Commissioners will also receive and file a traffic‑statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for September‑October 2024. An old‑business item to reconsider signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive will be received and filed for staff direction.
- Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Traffic Commission (Nov 21, 2024)
- Approve Traffic Commission minutes from September 26, 2024
- Receive and file report on sign installation at Portuguese Bend Road north of Ranchero Road
- Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (Sept‑Oct 2024)
- Reconsider signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive (receive and file)
The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Manager replace the 'Emergency Vehicles Only' sign with an 'Emergency Vehicle Route' sign including an arrow, and to replace existing signs on taller posts with newer reflective signs. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes and a sign installation report. No new business was discussed, and the Sheriff's Department traffic report was postponed because the deputy was absent.
- Recommended replacing 'Emergency Vehicles Only' sign with 'Emergency Vehicle Route' sign with arrow (unanimous)
- Recommended replacing existing signs on taller posts with newer reflective signs (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including affidavit of posting, September 26, 2024 minutes, and sign installation report (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss updating municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units to comply with state law. The council is also considering a contract amendment for coyote abatement services.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 385 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)
- Proposed $15,000 contract amendment for Wildlife Specialist and Consultant for coyote educational or abatement services
- Verbal update on the City Hall landscape design grant project
- Verbal update on the outdoor emergency siren project and citywide testing
- Discussion on directing staff to draft a legislative and policy platform
The Rolling Hills City Council introduced Ordinance No. 385 on first reading to update municipal code rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs to comply with recent state law changes. The council also approved a first amendment to a professional services agreement with a wildlife specialist for additional coyote educational or abatement services on an emergency basis, not to exceed $15,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2024-25. Council directed staff to track legislative items brought to it for action and to discuss legislation when situations arise, and received updates on the City Hall landscape design grant and the outdoor emergency siren project. The meeting included a closed session on existing litigation and CPUC complaints; no decisions from closed session were reported in the minutes.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 385 (first reading) amending ADU/JADU rules, with revisions (3-0)
- Approved first amendment to wildlife services agreement, up to $15,000 for coyote services (3-0)
- Directed staff to track legislative items and discuss legislation as situations arise (3-0)
- Received and filed update on City Hall landscape design grant project (3-0)
- Received and filed update on outdoor emergency siren project and citywide testing (3-0)
- Approved consent calendar, including minutes and payment of bills (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 23-070 for a new single‑family residence at 23 Crest Road East and is set to adopt Resolution No. 1376 approving the project. The council will also consider several Consent Calendar items, including approval of the agenda order, waiver of further reading, minutes, payment of bills, and a recycling report. Additional agenda items include a $4,000 budget amendment for the City Hall ADA improvement project, a $23,485.40 budget modification for emergency plumbing repairs to exterior water‑main leaks on the City Hall campus, and a fifth amendment to the professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering for on‑call supplemental services.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 1376 for Zoning Case No. 23-070 at 23 Crest Road East
- Consent Calendar approvals: agenda order, waive reading, minutes, payment of bills, recycling report
- $4,000 budget amendment (Resolution No. 1379) for City Hall ADA improvement project
- $23,485.40 budget modification (Resolution No. 1382) for emergency plumbing repairs to exterior water main leaks on City Hall campus
- Fifth amendment to professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering for additional on‑call services
The City Council approved a site plan review for a new single-family residence at 23 Crest Road East, adding five conditions and modifying a drainage condition. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Wilson dissenting. The council also approved a $4,000 budget modification for the City Hall ADA project (3-2) and a $23,485.40 emergency plumbing repair appropriation (unanimous).
- Approved site plan review for 23 Crest Road East with added conditions (4-1)
- Approved $4,000 budget modification for City Hall ADA project (3-2)
- Approved $23,485.40 for emergency plumbing repairs (unanimous)
- Approved fifth amendment to Willdan Engineering agreement (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and bills (unanimous)
- Received and filed zoning case 24-063 for solar batteries at 18 Eastfield Drive (unanimous)
- Received and filed fire fuel abatement quarterly report (unanimous)
- Received and filed public safety update (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will open a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24‑074, a site‑plan review for construction, grading, a recreational game court, a stable, a mixed‑use conversion and related variances at 2 Possum Ridge Road. The commission will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 of the Municipal Code to update accessory dwelling unit regulations in response to recent state law changes. Both items are recommended for staff direction and possible resolution, with the ADU ordinance to be recommended to City Council for adoption.
- Zoning Case No. 24‑074: site‑plan review and conditional‑use permits for 2 Possum Ridge Road (construction, grading, tennis court, stable, mixed‑use building, yard‑setback variances).
- Ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 to revise accessory dwelling unit and junior ADU rules to align with state law; CEQA‑exempt.
- Approve affidavit of posting for the October 15, 2024 meeting.
- Approve minutes of the September 17, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
- Discussion on building height (old business).
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption of Ordinance No. 385, which amends the municipal code on accessory dwelling units to comply with state law. The commission also continued a site plan review for a property at 2 Possum Ridge Road to the November 19 meeting and discussed building height, recommending further staff research. All votes were unanimous with Vice Chair Kirkpatrick absent.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 recommending Ordinance No. 385 (ADU/JADU code update) to City Council (4-0)
- Continued Zoning Case No. 24-074 (site plan review at 2 Possum Ridge Road) to November 19, 2024 (4-0)
- Recommended staff research on building height for City Council consideration (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes and posting affidavit (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a field trip meeting to discuss a site plan review and conditional use permits for a property at 2 Possum Ridge Road. Staff recommends opening a public hearing and continuing the item to the evening meeting.
- Zoning Case No. 24-074: Site plan review for construction, grading, and stable access at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Conditional use permits for a tennis court, stable with loft over 200 square feet, and a corral over 550 square feet
- Proposal to convert an existing building to a mixed-use guest house/recreation room
- Variances for front and rear yard setbacks at 2 Possum Ridge Road
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 2 Possum Ridge Road on October 15, 2024, to review a proposed site plan, conditional use permits, and variances for the property. No decision was made; the item was continued to the regular evening meeting. The only action taken was unanimous approval of the affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting for field trip meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Continued Zoning Case No. 24-074 to evening meeting (no decision)
City Council
The City Council will consider approving a new single-family residence at 23 Crest Road East and a driveway modification at 10 Crest Road West. The body will also review preliminary fiscal year results and authorize a budget modification for City Hall ADA improvements.
- Approve new residence at 23 Crest Road East (Zoning Case 23-070)
- Approve driveway modification at 10 Crest Road West (Zoning Case 24-073)
- Authorize $4,000 budget modification for City Hall ADA project
- Review preliminary year-end results for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Approve 2024 Holiday Open House guest list
The Rolling Hills City Council approved a zoning request to enlarge and move a driveway apron by about 10 feet at 10 Crest Road West, determining the project exempt from CEQA. The council also received and filed preliminary year-end financial results for FY 2023-24, approved the consent calendar (minus one item), and continued a public hearing for a new home at 23 Crest Road East to October 28. Several other items were continued to the next meeting, including a budget modification for the City Hall ADA project.
- Approved driveway apron enlargement at 10 Crest Road West (unanimous)
- Received and filed preliminary FY 2023-24 year-end results (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar except item 8F (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for 23 Crest Road East to Oct 28 (unanimous)
- Continued ADA project budget modification to next meeting
- Approved 2024 Holiday Open House guest list with 'and staff' removed (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Solid Waste & Recycling Committee
The committee approved the consent calendar and received an update on Republic Services field operations. Staff was directed to continue working on operational issues such as truck breakdowns, timely collection, and responsiveness to resident concerns. Republic will begin staging mother trucks at eight of fourteen approved locations starting January 15. No new business was discussed.
- Approved consent calendar including posting affidavit and prior minutes (unanimous)
- Directed staff to continue working with Republic on operational issues
- Noted Republic will stage mother trucks at eight approved locations starting Jan 15
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will consider two zoning requests for driveway modifications and a new driveway. The body will also discuss signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive and receive a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
- Zoning Case No. 24-073: Request to enlarge and move a driveway apron approximately 10 feet at 10 Crest Road West
- Zoning Case No. 24-074: Request for a new driveway for a barn and corral at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Discussion of signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive
- Traffic statistics report from LASD Lomita Station for July-August 2024
- Update on engineering and traffic survey requirements
The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission unanimously approved two driveway projects: enlarging and moving a driveway apron at 10 Crest Road West and constructing a new driveway for a barn and corral at 2 Possum Ridge Road. The commission also recommended improved signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive, declined to conduct a new engineering and traffic study, and moved the November meeting to November 21, 2024.
- Approved driveway apron enlargement at 10 Crest Road West (unanimous)
- Approved new driveway at 2 Possum Ridge Road (unanimous)
- Recommended improved signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive (unanimous)
- Voted not to conduct a new engineering and traffic study (unanimous)
- Moved November meeting to November 21, 2024 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The special meeting of the Rolling Hills City Council scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next regular council meeting will take place on the same day at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road. The notice was posted by City Clerk Christian Horvath.
- Special meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. cancelled
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 1380 to declare the property at 20 Portuguese Bend Road a public nuisance and order its abatement. They will also approve the consent calendar items, including the affidavit of posting, waiver of further reading, September 9 minutes, payment of bills, and a traffic sign approval at Portuguese Bend Road north of Ranchero Road. New business includes adopting Resolution No. 1381 for an emergency proclamation related to land movement and utility shutoffs, and directing staff on additional law‑enforcement services and the CalCities 2024 resolution packet.
- Public hearing and consideration of Resolution No. 1380 for nuisance abatement at 20 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 58‑A‑RH)
- Approve consent calendar items: affidavit of posting, waive further reading, September 9 minutes, payment of bills, and traffic sign approval at Portuguese Bend Road north of Ranchero Road
- Adopt Resolution No. 1381: emergency proclamation regarding land movement and utility shutoffs
- Discuss authorizing City Manager to procure additional law‑enforcement services and seek county financial assistance
- Review League of California Cities 2024 resolution packet and provide direction to voting delegate
The City Council voted unanimously not to adopt a local emergency proclamation related to land movement and utility shutoffs, instead directing the City Manager to seek waivers or reductions of fees impacting affected residents. The Council also directed the City Manager to seek outside funding for increased law enforcement due to utility shutoffs, and voted to support the Cal Cities proposed resolution. In closed session, the Council directed the City Attorney to file complaints with the CPUC against SoCalGas and SCE, a prerequisite to potential lawsuits.
- Declined to adopt emergency proclamation for land movement/utility shutoffs (4-0)
- Directed City Manager to seek fee waivers/reductions for affected residents (4-0)
- Directed City Manager to seek outside funding for law enforcement (3-0)
- Directed delegates to vote yes on Cal Cities proposed resolution (3-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payment of bills and minutes (3-0)
- Continued nuisance abatement hearing at 20 Portuguese Bend Road to a date uncertain (3-0)
- Directed City Attorney to file CPUC complaints against SoCalGas and SCE (closed session, unanimous with recusal)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The commission will approve the posting affidavit and the June 18, 2024 minutes. It will vote on a two‑year extension for Zoning Case 22‑20 at 16 Southfield Drive, allowing construction of an addition, retaining wall, pool/spa, and grading. A public hearing will be held for Zoning Case 24‑063, a variance to install solar batteries and related equipment at 18 Eastfield Drive. Remaining consent‑calendar items will be approved together.
- Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Planning Commission (Sept 17, 2024)
- Approve minutes for the June 18, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Resolution 2024‑11: two‑year extension for Zoning Case 22‑20 at 16 Southfield Drive (expires May 17, 2026)
- Public hearing on Zoning Case 24‑063: variance for solar batteries at 18 Eastfield Drive (Resolution 2024‑12 provided)
- Approve remaining Consent Calendar items in a single motion
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission unanimously approved a consent calendar that included a two-year time extension for a previously approved site plan review at 16 Southfield Drive and the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting. The commission also unanimously approved Resolution 2024-12, granting a variance for solar batteries and related equipment in the side yard setback at 18 Eastfield Drive. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent calendar including time extension for Zoning Case 22-20 at 16 Southfield Drive (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for June 18, 2024 Planning Commission meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-12 for solar battery variance at 18 Eastfield Drive (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is holding a special field trip meeting to discuss a zoning case. The body will consider a request for a variance to install solar batteries and equipment in a side yard setback.
- Zoning Case 24-063: Variance request for solar batteries at 18 Eastfield Drive
- Determination of CEQA categorical exemption for the 18 Eastfield Drive project
The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting at 18 Eastfield Drive to review a variance request for solar batteries and related equipment in the side yard setback. No decision was made; the item was continued to the regular evening meeting. The commission also unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting for field trip meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Continued Zoning Case 24-063 (solar battery variance) to evening meeting
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including payment of bills and a reimbursement policy update. It will vote on a $4,000 budget modification to fund the City Hall ADA improvement project. The council will also review a $600 contribution request from the South Bay Chamber Music Society and hold a closed‑session discussion of the Connie Andersen v. California Water Company litigation.
- Approve Resolution No. 1379 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 budget, allocating $4,000 from the General Fund reserves to the Capital Projects Fund for the City Hall ADA improvement project
- Adopt Resolution No. 1378 amending the city’s reimbursement policy per Government Code §§53232.2, 53232.3 and repealing Resolution No. 1304
- Approve a $600 contribution to the South Bay Chamber Music Society for fiscal year 24/25
- Approve payment of bills listed on the consent calendar
- Closed‑session discussion of litigation case Connie Andersen et al. v. California Water Company (Case No. 24STCV20953)
The City Council voted 2-1 to send a letter to California Water Service accepting their recommendations, with Councilmember Dieringer dissenting. A proposed $4,000 budget increase for the City Hall ADA improvement project failed for lack of a second and was continued to the next meeting. The council also approved the consent calendar, received a public safety report, and approved a $600 contribution to the South Bay Chamber Music Society.
- Approved consent calendar including Resolution No. 1378 amending reimbursement policy (3-0)
- Received and filed public safety and emergency preparedness report (3-0)
- Approved sending letter to California Water Service accepting recommendations (2-1)
- Tabled $4,000 budget increase for ADA project; continued to next meeting (3-0)
- Approved $600 contribution to South Bay Chamber Music Society (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council will consider and approve items on the Consent Calendar, including routine filings and payments. It will adopt Resolution No. 1374 to approve a transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for Measure W funds. The council will also approve a professional services agreement with the Bergeman Group for construction management of the tennis court ADA improvement project, capped at $103,950. Additional reports will be received and filed, and a possible amendment to the reimbursement policy will be discussed.
- Approve Consent Calendar items: affidavit of posting, waiver of further reading, minutes, payment of bills, recycling reports, traffic commission action
- Adopt Resolution No. 1374 transferring flood control funds with Los Angeles County Flood Control District (Measure W)
- Approve professional services agreement with Bergeman Group for tennis court ADA improvement, not to exceed $103,950
- Receive and file update on emergency outdoor siren notification system project
- Consider amendment to Resolution No. 1304 reimbursement and expense policy
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with the Bergeman Group for construction management of the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project at a not-to-exceed fee of $103,950. They also approved a transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District for Measure W funds, and amended Resolution No. 1304 regarding reimbursement and expense policies. All votes were unanimous except for one councilmember opposing the GWMA memorandum of understanding.
- Approved $103,950 Bergeman Group construction management contract for tennis court ADA project (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1374 approving Measure W fund transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District (5-0)
- Approved GWMA memorandum of understanding for Harbor Toxins TMDL implementation (4-1, Black opposed)
- Amended Resolution No. 1304 to allow councilmembers to submit documentation for expense forms (5-0)
- Amended Resolution No. 1304 to remove 'non-conference' term under section 4B (5-0)
- Approved amendments to Resolution No. 1304 as discussed (5-0)
- Received and filed Republic Services recycling tonnage and complaint reports for July 2024 (5-0)
- Received and filed emergency outdoor siren notification system update, directing City Manager to engage LA County if approvals not issued by Sept 1 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss the appointment of two individuals to offices that were scheduled for election on November 5, 2024. The body will also review the affidavit of posting from the August 12, 2024, meeting.
- Resolution No. 1377: Appointment of Bea Dieringer and Jeff Pieper to offices scheduled for election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of affidavit of posting for the August 12, 2024, regular meeting
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 1377, appointing Bea Dieringer and Jeff Pieper to the offices that were to be elected on November 5, 2024, and canceling the election. The consent calendar was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1377 appointing Bea Dieringer and Jeff Pieper to city offices and canceling the November 5, 2024 election (4-0, Mayor Mirsch absent)
- Approved consent calendar including affidavit of posting for the special meeting (4-0, Mayor Mirsch absent)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will conduct a field trip to open a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 23-070, which concerns a site plan for a vacant lot at 23 Crest Road East. The hearing will consider a new single‑family residence with a basement, retaining walls, a stable, corral, guest house, and other improvements, and will receive public testimony before continuing at the regular council meeting on August 12, 2024.
- Approve affidavit of posting for the City Council special meeting of August 12, 2024
- Open public hearing on Zoning Case No. 23-070 for 23 Crest Road East, including site‑plan review and variances
The City Council held a special field trip meeting at 23 Crest Road East to review a large residential development proposal. After receiving public comment and staff presentation, the council voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to August 14, 2024, at 7 p.m. No final decision was made on the project.
- Continued public hearing for Zoning Case No. 23-070 to August 14, 2024 (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing for Zoning Case No. 23-070 (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The council will conduct a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 23-070 to review a site plan and variances for a vacant lot at 23 Crest Road East. A separate hearing will address a nuisance abatement at 6 Saddleback Road, with a resolution to declare the property a public nuisance. Council members will also vote on a professional services agreement with S&K Consulting Services for a dual‑fuel emergency generator design, capped at $54,879, and authorize the mayor to sign a letter opposing Senate Bill 610.
- Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 23-070 for 23 Crest Road East (site plan, variances, conditional uses)
- Public hearing on nuisance abatement at 6 Saddleback Road, with possible adoption of Resolution No. 1375
- Approve professional services agreement with S&K Consulting Services for dual‑fuel generator design, not to exceed $54,879
- Authorize mayor to sign a letter opposing Senate Bill 610 (fire prevention and local discretionary review)
- Approve consent calendar items including affidavit of posting, waiver of further reading, minutes, and payment of bills
The Rolling Hills City Council adopted Resolution No. 1375 declaring the property at 6 Saddleback Road a public nuisance and ordering abatement, with a 4-1 vote (Dieringer dissenting). The council also continued the public hearing for a major site plan review at 23 Crest Road East to a date uncertain, approved a $54,879 engineering design agreement for a dual-fuel emergency generator, and authorized a letter opposing Senate Bill 610. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were routine or continued.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1375 declaring 6 Saddleback Road a public nuisance and ordering abatement (4-1)
- Continued public hearing for zoning case 23-070 (23 Crest Road East) to a date uncertain (5-0)
- Approved $54,879 professional services agreement with S&K Consulting for emergency generator design (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign letter opposing Senate Bill 610 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, bills, and reports (5-0)
- Continued fire fuel abatement quarterly report to next meeting
- Scheduled special meeting for August 20, 2024 to consider election cancellation
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will review and possibly approve a supplemental traffic enforcement agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. It will also consider placing a temporary traffic sign at Portuguese Bend Road and Ranchero Road and discuss speed‑limit and signage issues at Portuguese Bend Road and Saddleback Road. Additional items include routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and filing of traffic reports and concerns.
- Approve supplemental traffic enforcement agreement with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
- Consider temporary sign at Portuguese Bend Road and Ranchero Road
- Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (May‑June 2024)
- Approve affidavit of posting and Traffic Commission minutes from May 30, 2024
- Discuss speed limit and signage at Portuguese Bend Road and Saddleback Road intersection
The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission approved a temporary sign at Portuguese Bend Road and Ranchero Road, with a recommendation to remove the word 'slide' and keep the sign under seven feet tall. The commission also unanimously approved a supplemental traffic enforcement agreement with the LA County Sheriff's Department and received a sheriff's report on traffic statistics. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved temporary sign at Portuguese Bend Road and Ranchero Road (4-1)
- Approved supplemental traffic enforcement agreement with LA County Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
- Received and filed sheriff's report on traffic statistics for May-June 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes and traffic concerns at Eastfield Gate (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will review several Planning Commission decisions regarding residential zoning and lot adjustments. The body is also considering a contract amendment for financial audit services.
- Proposed $31,950 contract amendment with LSL, LLC for FY 2024 financial audit services
- Zoning Case 24-017: Pergola and pool variances at 9 Outrider Road
- Zoning Case 24-016: Stable and equestrian arena project at 1 Morgan Lane
- Zoning Case 24-018: Lot line adjustment for four parcels at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane
- Zoning Case 23-070: New residence and stable construction at 23 Crest Road East
The Rolling Hills City Council approved a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with LSL, LLC for financial audit services, reducing the not-to-exceed amount to $26,950. The council also received and filed several zoning cases, including a conditional use permit for a pergola and pool at 9 Outrider Road, a site plan review for a stable and equestrian arena at 1 Morgan Lane, and a lot line adjustment at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane. A zoning case for a new residence at 23 Crest Road East was taken under the council's jurisdiction with a public hearing set for August 12, 2024. The council also recessed to closed session twice to discuss threatened litigation.
- Approved fourth amendment to LSL, LLC audit services agreement, not-to-exceed $26,950 (unanimous)
- Received and filed zoning case 24-017 for pergola and pool at 9 Outrider Road (unanimous)
- Received and filed zoning case 24-016 for stable and equestrian arena at 1 Morgan Lane (4-1, Wilson dissenting)
- Received and filed zoning case 24-018 for lot line adjustment at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane (unanimous, Dieringer recused)
- Took zoning case 23-070 for 23 Crest Road East under council jurisdiction, set public hearing for August 12, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, bills, and voting delegate designation (unanimous)
- Recessed to closed session for threatened litigation (7 potential cases) and anticipated litigation (BKK Landfill)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider placing Republic Services solid waste charges on the Los Angeles County tax roll. The council will also review the city's audited annual financial report and adopt a new gift policy. Additionally, officials will receive an update on recent brush clearance inspections.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 1371 regarding solid waste service charges on the tax roll
- Adoption of Resolution No. 1373 establishing a city gift policy
- Approval of the Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Adoption of Resolution No. 1372 regarding the FY 2024/25 pay schedule
- Update on June 2024 brush clearance inspections from LA County Fire Department
The City Council approved the audited annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The Council also adopted resolutions regarding a new gift policy and the placement of unpaid waste service charges on the annual tax roll.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1371 to place Republic Services charges on the FY 2024-2025 tax roll (4-0)
- Approved FY 22/23 audited annual comprehensive financial report (4-0)
- Authorized up to 20 staff hours to gather info for a potential financial fraud assessment (3-1)
- Removed Code Enforcement position from FY 24/25 Salary Schedule (4-0)
- Directed Personnel Committee to review FY 24/25 Salary Schedule minimum and maximum amounts (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1373 authorizing a City gift policy (4-0)
- Approved payment of bills (4-0)
- Approved affidavit of posting and waived further reading of ordinances/resolutions (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The City Council will discuss responsibilities for the tennis court ADA and cabana projects. The agenda also includes consideration of a new gift policy for charitable contributions and a contract amendment for stormwater compliance. Additionally, the council will review May 2024 recycling reports.
- Seventh amendment to McGowan Consulting LLC agreement for stormwater compliance
- Reconsideration of responsibility for tennis court ADA and expansion projects
- Proposed gift policy for charitable contributions
- Resolution No. 1370 regarding federal financial assistance applications
- May 2024 Republic Services recycling tonnage and complaint reports
The City Council approved a new gift policy for charitable contributions and reverted to an original plan for tennis court project funding. Additionally, the Council authorized staff to sign applications for federal financial assistance grants. The meeting concluded with a closed session regarding potential litigation.
- Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Reverted tennis court project funding to original plan (5-0)
- Adopted gift policy with specific acceptance thresholds (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1370 for federal grant applications (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several property developments. These include a lot line adjustment for four parcels at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane and a new stable construction at 1 Morgan Lane. The commission will also consider time extensions and permits for pergolas and swimming pools.
- Site plan review for a new residence and stable at 23 Crest Road East
- Lot line adjustment between four parcels at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane
- Stable construction and riding arena conversion at 1 Morgan Lane
- Permit for a detached pergola and swimming pool at 9 Outrider Road
- Two-year time extension for construction at 16 Southfield Drive
The Planning Commission approved several residential projects, including a new home with a guest house and stable at 23 Crest Road East. The board also approved a lot line adjustment and various permits for stables, pools, and pergolas. A time extension for a project at 16 Southfield Drive was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved site plan for new residence, guest house, and stable at 23 Crest Road East with amendments (3-0)
- Approved lot line adjustment for four parcels at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane (3-0)
- Approved stable and equestrian riding arena at 1 Morgan Lane (3-0)
- Approved swimming pool and pergola at 9 Outrider Road (3-0)
- Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved affidavit of posting for June 18, 2024 meeting (3-0)
- Continued time extension for 16 Southfield Drive to next meeting
- Canceled July 16 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The commission will conduct field trips to review several zoning cases. Staff recommends opening public hearings for these items but continuing them to the evening meeting.
- Lot line adjustment at 1-4 Storm Hill Lane
- New stable and equestrian arena at 1 Morgan Lane
- Pergola and swimming pool permits at 9 Outrider Road
- Single-family residence and guest house development at 23 Crest Road East
The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting to walk four different project sites. No substantive decisions were made on the zoning cases, which were all continued or moved to the evening meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting for the June 18 field trip meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Zoning Case 24-018 (1-4 Storm Hill Lane) continued to evening meeting
- Zoning Case 24-016 (1 Morgan Lane) moved to evening meeting
- Zoning Case 24-017 (9 Outrider Road) moved to evening meeting
- Zoning Case 23-070 (23 Crest Road East) moved to evening meeting
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget and establishing annual appropriation limits. The agenda also includes a five-year law enforcement agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and road rehabilitation funding.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget (Resolutions 1364 and 1365)
- Five-year law enforcement services agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
- Allocation of Proposition C funds for Deep Valley Drive, Drybank Drive, and Indian Peak Road rehabilitation
- $66,345.73 budget modification for potholing services
- $5,000 annual arborist services agreement with JTL Consultants
The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City budget and its Gann appropriations limit, and approved a five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County for sheriff services from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. It also approved a $66,345.73 budget increase for specialty potholing on the Eastfield Drive fire prevention power line undergrounding project, and assigned available Proposition C transportation funds to Rolling Hills Estates for road rehabilitation. All recorded votes were unanimous (5-0); a motion to add $2,500 or $5,000 to the City Council expenses line item failed for lack of a second.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1364 (FY 2024-25 City budget) and Resolution No. 1365 (FY 2024-25 Gann appropriations limit) (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 1369, five-year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Los Angeles County for sheriff services, July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 1368, increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations by $66,345.73 in Fund 16 from General Fund reserves for specialty potholing on the 20B portion of the Eastfield Drive fire prevention power line undergrounding project (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 1367 assigning available Proposition C transportation funds to Rolling Hills Estates for rehabilitation of Deep Valley Drive / Drybank Drive / Indian Peak Road (5-0)
- Received and filed FY 2023/24 third quarter interim financial statements for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar except Items 8E and 8H, including Resolution No. 1366 supporting the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (Initiative 23-0017A1) (5-0)
- Received and filed Republic Services recycling tonnage and complaint reports for April 2024 (5-0)
- Directed educational information and fire code requirements on open fire pits be added to the Blue Newsletter (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Traffic Commission
The commission will review traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and follow up on signage at Crest Road East. They will also consider a zoning request for a driveway apron at 1 Morgan Lane.
- Zoning Case 24-016: Driveway apron request for a proposed stable at 1 Morgan Lane
- LASD Lomita Station traffic statistics report for March–April 2024
- Follow-up on signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive
- Traffic concerns at Eastfield Gate from Palos Verdes Drive East
- Report on the 'Coffee with a Captain' event held April 30, 2024
The Traffic Commission approved a request for a driveway apron to access a proposed stable at 1 Morgan Lane. The commission also received reports on traffic statistics and signage. Staff noted that the city's Engineering and Traffic Survey is due for renewal in March 2025.
- Approved driveway and apron for proposed stable at 1 Morgan Lane (4-0)
- Approved March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Received and filed report on 'Coffee with a Captain' event (4-0)
- Received and filed report on signage at Crest Road East and Eastfield Drive (4-0)
- Received and filed report on traffic concerns at Eastfield Gate (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council will review the proposed fiscal year 2024/25 budget and Finance Committee recommendations. The Council will also consider supporting legislation to address retail theft and shoplifting. Additionally, members will discuss a resolution regarding Proposition 47 reforms.
- Proposed FY 2024/25 General Fund expenditures
- Support for retail theft and shoplifting legislation
- Resolutions for the November 5, 2024 election
- Site plan review for 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Grading and variance request for 29 Middleridge Lane South
The Rolling Hills City Council approved the Finance Committee's recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 proposed budget with a 4-1 vote. The council also voted unanimously to support a bi-partisan initiative for reforms to Proposition 47 and to send letters of support for various retail theft legislation. Additionally, the council received and filed reports on recycling compliance and two zoning cases, and directed staff to draft a policy for accepting charitable donations.
- Approved FY 2024/25 budget recommendations (4-1)
- Approved payment of bills (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions for Nov 5, 2024 election (5-0)
- Received and filed Republic Services recycling reports (5-0)
- Received and filed zoning case for 29 Middleridge Lane South (5-0)
- Received and filed zoning case for 2 Possum Ridge Road (4-0)
- Directed staff to draft policy for charitable donations (5-0)
- Voted to support Proposition 47 reform initiative (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Finance/Budget/Audit Committee
The committee will review staff's proposed General Fund expenditure budget for fiscal year 2024/25. Following this review, the committee will provide recommendations for the City Council's consideration.
- Review of proposed FY 2024/25 General Fund expenditure budget
- Approval of affidavit of posting for the meeting
The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund expenditure budget. The committee decided to reduce City Council expenses and change the funding source for the annual PERS UAL payment.
- Approved Consent Calendar (2-0)
- Reduced City Council expense from $7,500 to $5,000 (2-0)
- Approved use of Section 115 Trust Fund monies for annual PERS UAL payment (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider the first phase of a sewer main project design and a contract for potholing services. Members will also receive the proposed General Fund revenue and expenditure projections for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Additionally, the Council will review site plan requests for residential projects on Spur Lane and Eastfield Drive.
- Approval of Phase 1 design for Portuguese Bend Road / Rolling Hills Road 8" sewer main project
- $57,915 contract with Hot Line Construction, Inc for potholing services
- Review of FY 2024/2025 proposed General Fund revenue and expenditure projections
- Site plan review for residential construction at 4 Spur Lane
- Acceptance of final improvements and bond release for Storm Hill Lane
The Rolling Hills City Council approved Phase 1 design for the Portuguese Bend Road sewer main project and authorized construction bids. They also approved a $57,915 agreement for potholing services on Eastfield Drive and accepted final improvements for Storm Hill Lane. Two zoning cases involving residential expansions were received and filed, with one receiving a dissenting vote. A resolution supporting reforms to Proposition 47 was tabled to the next meeting.
- Approved Phase 1 design for Portuguese Bend/Rolling Hills Road 8" sewer main (5-0)
- Approved $57,915 potholing services agreement with Hot Line Construction, Inc. (5-0)
- Accepted final improvements and released bonds for Storm Hill Lane (5-0)
- Zoning Case 23-100 at 4 Spur Lane received and filed (3-1, Wilson dissenting)
- Zoning Case 23-137 at 29 Eastfield Drive received and filed (4-1, Wilson dissenting)
- Approved Option C for City Hall solar generator project and bid advertisement (4-1, Dieringer dissenting)
- Resolution supporting Proposition 47 reforms tabled to next meeting
- Approved lead responsibility for tennis court ADA/cabana projects (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a field trip meeting to discuss two zoning cases. The commission proposes to open public hearings for projects at 29 Middleridge Lane South and 23 Crest Road East, then continue the hearings to the evening session.
- Site plan review for grading and variance at 29 Middleridge Lane South
- Construction of a 12,080-square-foot residence and 7,610-square-foot basement at 23 Crest Road East
- Conditional use permits for a stable, corral, and guest house at 23 Crest Road East
- Approval of the affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting
The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting to walk two project sites. No decisions were made on the zoning cases, which were continued to the evening meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting for the April 16 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Zoning Case No. 23-056 (29 Middleridge Lane South) continued to evening meeting
- Zoning Case No. 23-070 (23 Crest Road East) moved to evening meeting
Planning Commission
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several development applications. These include proposed additions at 2 Possum Ridge Road, a new residence at 23 Crest Road East, and grading work at 29 Middleridge Lane South.
- Site plan review for additions to a residence and stable at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Development of a new single-family residence at 23 Crest Road East
- Grading and variance request for 29 Middleridge Lane South
- Approval of the March 19, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes
The Commission approved site plan reviews and variances for two residential properties with specific conditions. One residential development project at 23 Crest Road East was continued to a future date.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05 for 2 Possum Ridge Road with added conditions for structure separation and construction parking (4-0)
- Continued Zoning Case No. 23-070 for 23 Crest Road East until May 21, 2024 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2024-07 for 29 Middleridge Lane South regarding grading and variance (4-0)
- Approved affidavit of posting and March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council received and filed preliminary Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund projections and balancing information, with no vote on any budget changes. The council approved the Harbor Toxics cost share formula for an upcoming memorandum of understanding with the Regional Monitoring Coalition, requesting a termination clause be added. It also voted to dissolve the standing Solid Waste and Recycling Committee and create a limited ad hoc committee on solid waste services. The rest of the agenda was procedural, with no public hearings or old business.
- Received and filed preliminary FY 2024/25 General Fund projections and balancing (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved Harbor Toxics cost share formula for upcoming Regional Monitoring Coalition MOU, requesting a termination clause (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved dissolving the standing Solid Waste and Recycling Committee and creating a limited ad hoc committee on solid waste services (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved consent calendar except Item 8F, including Resolution No. 1361 accepting California Water Service's 2024 Lawn-to-Garden rebate program and SB 1383 local assistance grant agreement with South Bay Cities Council of Governments (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved March 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes and payment of bills (4-0, Black absent)
- Approved order of the agenda moving Item 13A ahead of excluded consent items (4-0, Black absent)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will discuss street and overnight parking on Portuguese Bend Road and other areas of the city. The agenda also includes addressing traffic concerns at Eastfield Gate entering from Palos Verdes Drive East. Additionally, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will present traffic statistics for November through December 2023.
- Street and overnight parking on Portuguese Bend Road
- Traffic concerns at Eastfield Gate entering from Palos Verdes Drive East
- LASD Lomita Station traffic statistics for November-December 2023
- Discussion regarding speeding and traffic signs
The Commission approved the December 11, 2023 minutes and received a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Staff were directed to provide recommendations for street and overnight parking on Portuguese Bend Road and other city areas. No action was taken regarding speeding and traffic signs.
- Approved December 11, 2023 minutes (3-0)
- Received and filed LASD traffic statistics report for Nov-Dec 2023 (3-0)
- Directed staff to develop recommendations for street and overnight parking on Portuguese Bend Road
- Requested staff contact Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Community Association regarding Eastfield Gate traffic
- Rescheduled May 2024 meeting to May 30, 2024
- No action taken on speeding and traffic signs
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Rolling Hills City Council will vote on the Harbor Toxics cost share formula for the upcoming MOU period with the Regional Monitoring Coalition, and receive updates on tennis court ADA/cabana/expansion projects, a solar generator project for City Hall, and a $1 million federal grant for a sewer main project. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session.
- Approve Harbor Toxics cost share formula for MOU with Regional Monitoring Coalition
- Receive update on tennis court ADA, cabana, and tennis court #1 expansion projects
- Receive update on solar photovoltaic dual-fuel emergency generator project for City Hall campus
- Approve City Hall campus landscape designs and accept California Water Services 2024 turf replacement rebate
- Receive notification of $1 million federal funding for Portuguese Bend Road/Rolling Hills Road 8" sewer main project
The Rolling Hills City Council approved Phase 1 of the City Hall Campus landscape designs, contingent on a $6,000 limit for non-itemized costs. The council also received a $1 million federal funding notification for a sewer main project and deferred decisions on a backup generator and harbor toics cost share.
- Approved City Hall landscape Phase 1 with $6K cost cap (3-2)
- Approved Revize LLC website services extension (5-0)
- Received $1M federal award for Portuguese Bend sewer project (5-0)
- Deferred solar/dual-fuel generator decision pending cost estimate (5-0)
- Directed staff to review Harbor Toxics cost share formula (5-0)
- Received tennis court ADA project status update (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing several zoning cases during a field trip meeting. Staff recommends opening public hearings for projects at 4 Spur Lane, 2 Possum Ridge Road, and 29 Eastfield Drive, then continuing the items to the evening meeting. These projects involve residential demolitions, additions, and stable construction.
- Site plan review for new residence and pool at 4 Spur Lane
- Construction of additions and a stable at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Residential addition and setback variance at 29 Eastfield Drive
- Approval of affidavit of posting for the field trip meeting
The Planning Commission held a field trip meeting to visit three proposed residential project sites. No substantive decisions were made on the zoning cases, and items were continued to the evening meeting.
- Approved affidavit of posting (unanimous voice vote)
- Zoning Case No. 23-100 (4 Spur Lane) continued to evening meeting
- Zoning Case No. 23-150 (2 Possum Ridge Road) moved to evening meeting
- Zoning Case No. 23-137 (29 Eastfield Drive) no decision made
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings for new residence construction at 4 Spur Lane and additions at 2 Possum Ridge Road and 29 Eastfield Drive. The agenda also includes a two-year time extension for an existing project at 29 Crest Road West.
- Two-year time extension for stable and corral at 29 Crest Road West
- Site plan review for new residence and pool at 4 Spur Lane
- Residential additions, stable, and pool at 2 Possum Ridge Road
- Residence addition and porch construction at 29 Eastfield Drive
The Planning Commission approved two residential site plan reviews with specific height and elevation conditions. A two-year time extension for a stable and corral project was also granted. One residential project was continued to the April meeting.
- Approved Zoning Case No. 23-100 for 4 Spur Lane with condition to lower building pad, floor, and roof ridges by 18 inches (4-0)
- Approved Zoning Case No. 23-137 for 29 Eastfield Drive with condition that retaining walls not exceed 3 feet (4-0)
- Approved two-year time extension for Zoning Case No. 21-29 at 29 Crest Road West (4-0)
- Continued Zoning Case No. 23-150 for 2 Possum Ridge Road to April 16, 2024 (4-0)
- Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance/Budget/Audit Committee
The committee will receive a report on preliminary revenue and expenditure estimates for the 2024/25 fiscal year. This discussion includes the preliminary status of the General Fund balancing picture.
- Review of preliminary fiscal year 2024/25 projections and balancing
- Approval of the affidavit of posting for the March 11, 2024 meeting
The Rolling Hills Finance/Budget/Audit Committee held a special meeting on March 11, 2024. The committee unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the meeting and received and filed the preliminary fiscal year 2024/25 projections and balancing presented by Finance Director Robert Samario. No new budget actions or funding decisions were made.
- Approved affidavit of posting for special meeting (2-0)
- Received and filed preliminary FY 2024/25 projections (2-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will review a request from the Rolling Hills Community Association to install a natural gas generator. Members will also receive an update on the solar generator project for the City Hall campus. Additionally, the council will discuss AT&T's application to remove its obligation to provide traditional landline service.
- Request for a backup natural gas generator at the Rolling Hills Community Association building
- Budget modification of $34,420.39 for ALPR camera replacement and maintenance
- Budget modification of $658.21 for LIDAR/RADAR speed detection equipment
- Update on the solar photovoltaic dual-fuel emergency generator project for City Hall
- Amendment to professional services agreement with Willdan Engineering
The City Council approved budget modifications for license plate recognition and speed detection equipment. It also authorized a backup generator for the Rolling Hills Community Association and an amended engineering services agreement with Willdan Engineering.
- Approved $34,420.39 budget increase for ALPR program and camera maintenance (5-0)
- Approved $658.21 budget increase for LIDAR/RADAR speed detection equipment (5-0)
- Approved installation of backup natural gas generator for Rolling Hills Community Association (5-0)
- Denied Option C for City Hall backup generator (2-3)
- Requested detailed costs for City Hall generator Options B and C for March 25 meeting (4-1)
- Approved remaining in SBCCOG under new dues structure (3-2)
- Approved writing a letter opposing AT&T's request to remove landline obligations (3-2)
- Approved amended professional service agreement with Willdan Engineering (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 5 divided votes
City Council
The City Council will review the mid-year fiscal report for the period ending December 31, 2023. The agenda includes a proposed $12,500 budget modification for wildlife management and pest control services. Members will also discuss regional law enforcement technology and code enforcement contract extensions.
- $12,500 budget modification for wildlife management and pest control trial
- One-year extension of 4Leaf, Inc. agreement for code enforcement services
- Amendment to MOU for regional Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) program
- Purchase of LIDAR/RADAR speed detection equipment by Lomita Station Sheriff's Department
- Republic Services recycling tonnage and complaint reports for January 2024
The City Council approved a budget increase for wildlife management and extended a code enforcement services contract. It also authorized funding for a regional automated license plate recognition program and the purchase of speed detection equipment for the Sheriff's Department.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1358 to increase wildlife management appropriations by $12,500 (3-0)
- Approved one-year extension for 4Leaf, Inc. code enforcement services (3-0)
- Approved funding from reserves for regional automated license plate recognition program (3-0)
- Approved purchase of LIDAR/RADAR speed detection equipment for Lomita Station (3-0)
- Received and filed FY 2023/24 mid-year report (3-0)
- Received and filed information on second annual Arbor Day event (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider several budget modifications, including funds for the Crest Road East fire prevention project and City Hall ADA improvements. The agenda also includes a proposal for emergency coyote educational or abatement services and a site plan review for 1 Chestnut Lane.
- $577,069.90 budget modification for Crest Road East fire prevention power line undergrounding
- $11,500.00 budget modification and contract amendment for City Hall ADA improvement project
- Up to $10,000 professional services agreement for coyote educational or abatement services
- $8,010 budget modification for tree trimming around the tennis courts
- Site plan review for a 264-square-foot covered patio and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Lane
The City Council approved a six-month trial for coyote educational and abatement services and authorized several budget modifications for infrastructure and landscaping. The Council also approved planned expenditures for the Safe, Clean Water municipal program.
- Approved $12,500 for a six-month coyote educational/abatement trial (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 1355 to increase Crest Road East fire prevention project funds by $577,069.90 (5-0)
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) planned expenditures (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 1356 for $11,500 in City Hall ADA improvement design services (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution 1357 for $8,010 to trim trees around tennis courts (5-0)
- Approved payment of bills except for Caspio resident portal services (5-0)
- Received and filed zoning case No. 22-91 for 1 Chestnut Lane (5-0)
- Directed staff to refine IRS Code Section 170(C)(1) plan and cease 501(C)3 pursuit (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Traffic Commission
The regular meeting of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission scheduled for January 25, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2024.
City Council
The City Council will consider a potential $405,250 local match for a FEMA fire fuel abatement grant in Klondike Canyon. The agenda also includes an amendment to share costs for two school resource officers and updates on the City Hall ADA improvement project.
- Potential $405,250 local match for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program in Klondike Canyon
- Amendment to MOU to continue cost-sharing two School Resource Officers through August 2026
- Budget update regarding Pacific Architecture and Design's request for the City Hall ADA project
- Discussion on coyote management measures and potential supplemental costs
- Review of 2024 City Council committee assignments
The City Council authorized staff to pursue a six-month contract for additional coyote abatement measures. Other actions included approving funding for City Hall ADA improvements and extending a school resource officer cost-sharing agreement.
- Directed staff to seek a six-month coyote abatement contract (5-0)
- Approved up to $11,500 for Pacific Architecture & Engineering ADA project scope (4-1)
- Tabled FEMA hazard mitigation grant local match for six months (3-2)
- Approved MOU to cost-share two school resource officers through August 26, 2026 (5-0)
- Decided to take no action on opposing State Ballot Measure Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (4-1)
- Approved updated 2024 City Council committee assignments (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including payment of bills and prior minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is conducting field trips to review site plan requests for major residential developments. Staff recommends opening public hearings for these items and continuing them to the evening meeting.
- Site plan review for a 264-square-foot patio and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Lane
- Demolition and construction of a 4,870-square-foot residence with a pool and stable at 4 Spur Lane
- Construction of a 12,080-square-foot residence with basement and guest house at 23 Crest Road East
- Approval of the affidavit of posting for the January 16, 2024, field trip meeting
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission held a field trip meeting on January 16, 2024, but only two of five commissioners were present, so no quorum was reached and no action was taken on any item. The commission and public walked three properties tied to pending zoning cases: 1 Chestnut Lane, 4 Spur Lane, and 23 Crest Road East. Staff presented each project, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 a.m. to a regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. the same day at City Hall.
- No quorum (2 of 5 commissioners present); no action taken on any item
- Zoning Case No. 22-91 at 1 Chestnut Lane: site walk only, no decision
- Zoning Case No. 23-100 at 4 Spur Lane: site walk only, no decision
- Zoning Case No. 23-070 at 23 Crest Road East: site walk only, no decision
- Adjourned at 9:22 a.m. to the regular meeting on January 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning cases involving new construction, demolitions, and site plan reviews. The session includes discussions on patio expansions, large-scale residence construction, and stable/corral permits.
- Site plan review for a 264-square-foot covered patio and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Lane
- Demolition of an existing residence and construction of a new 4,870-square-foot home at 4 Spur Lane
- Construction of a new 12,080-square-foot residence with a 7,610-square-foot basement at 23 Crest Road East
- Approval of the December 19, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Review of stable and corral permits for various properties
The Commission approved a site plan, conditional use permit, and variance for a covered patio and outdoor kitchen. Two other residential zoning cases involving new home construction and stables were continued to future meetings.
- Approved Zoning Case No. 22-91 for a 264-square-foot covered patio and outdoor kitchen at 1 Chestnut Lane (3-0)
- Continued Zoning Case No. 23-100 regarding a new residence and stable at 4 Spur Lane (3-0)
- Continued public hearing for Zoning Case No. 23-070 regarding a new residence and stable at 23 Crest Road East (3-0)
- Approved December 19, 2023, meeting minutes and affidavit of posting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Solid Waste & Recycling Committee
The Solid Waste & Recycling Committee will discuss updates regarding Republic Services field operation issues and the expansion of mother truck staging site locations. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes and an affidavit of posting.
- Discussion on Republic Services field operation issues
- Discussion on expansion of mother truck staging site locations
- Approval of July 13, 2023, and October 3, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of affidavit of posting for the January 12, 2024, meeting
City Council
The City Council will review an ordinance to amend municipal code sections regarding wireless facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2024/25 budget calendar and a site plan modification for 11 Flying Mane Road.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 384 regarding wireless facilities
- Site plan modification request for 11 Flying Mane Road involving demolition and new construction
- One-year extension for Bennett Landscape professional services agreement
- Approval of the 2024 annual vendor list
- Review of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget calendar
The City Council approved a municipal code amendment regarding wireless facilities and adopted the fiscal year 2024/25 budget calendar. The council also approved the 2024 meeting schedule and a landscaping contract extension for City Hall.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 384 amending municipal code relating to wireless facilities (4-0)
- Approved Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget calendar (4-0)
- Approved 2024 City Council meeting dates and Dec. 10 reorganization meeting (4-0)
- Approved one-year extension for Bennett Landscape professional services agreement (4-0)
- Approved Republic Services' 2024 clean-up and communal bin schedule (4-0)
- Approved 2024 annual vendor list (4-0)
- Received and filed Zoning Case No. 21-02 modification for 11 Flying Mane Road (4-0)
- Approved payment of bills and Dec. 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)