Rolling Hills public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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