Rolling Hills public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will reorganize, elect new leadership, and consider two ordinances: one amending rules for accessory dwelling units and another regarding building construction. The Council will also hold a public hearing to declare properties on Crest Road, Running Brand Road, and Portuguese Bend Road as public nuisances.

• Presentation of new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 388 amending Accessory Dwelling Unit rules
• Public hearing to declare properties on Crest Road, Running Brand Road, and Portuguese Bend Road as public nuisances
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 389 amending building and construction rules
• Receive and file zoning cases for 5 Ringbit Road West and 80 Saddleback Road

The council elected Bea Dieringer as mayor and Dr. James Black as mayor pro tem. It approved the consent calendar, including Ordinance No. 388 for accessory dwelling units. Two zoning cases were received and filed, and the council adopted Ordinance No. 389 and its urgency amendment. Resolutions 1400 and 1401 were also adopted.

• Elected Bea Dieringer as mayor (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Nominated Dr. James Black as mayor pro tem (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Approved consent calendar and adopted Ordinance No. 388 (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 25-081 (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 24-162 (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 389 and urgency ordinance 389-U (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1400 (unanimous, Wilson absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1401 (ayes: Pieper, Mirsch, Mayor Dieringer; noes: Black; Wilson absent)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on zoning case 25-101, a site‑plan review for new construction at 10 Saddleback Road (LOT 17-2‑RH). Staff recommends opening the hearing, receiving public testimony, discussing the project, and continuing to the evening meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the affidavit of posting for this special field‑trip meeting. No action will be taken on items not listed on the agenda.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Field Trip Meeting
• Public hearing on Zoning case no. 25-101: site‑plan review, variances, conditional use permit, CEQA exemption at 10 Saddleback Road (Birkett) (LOT 17-2‑RH)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items (no action permitted)

The commission approved the affidavit of posting for the special field trip meeting on December 2, 2025. No decision was made on Zoning Case No. 25-101; the item was continued to the evening meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved affidavit of posting for special field trip meeting (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-101, reviewing a site‑plan, grading, variances for a detached garage, pool house, deck, soil import, and a conditional use permit at 10 Saddleback Road (Lot 17‑2‑RH). After hearing testimony, the commission will discuss the proposal and give direction to staff, the applicant, and the agent. The agenda also includes routine consent‑calendar approvals and the approval of the meeting affidavit and prior minutes.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the December 2, 2025 meeting
• Approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-101 – site plan, grading, variances, and conditional use permit at 10 Saddleback Road
• Consent Calendar items (business items not requiring separate hearing)
• Excluded Consent Calendar items (to be considered separately)

The commission unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the December 2 meeting and the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-12 for Zoning Case 25-101, covering site‑plan review and variances at 10 Saddleback Road. No other items were decided.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for Dec 2, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approve Minutes for Nov 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-12 for Zoning Case 25-101 at 10 Saddleback Road (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to receive a report on city traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous meeting minutes and posting affidavits.

• Traffic statistics report for September-October 2025 from LASD Lomita Station
• Approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the consent calendar items, including the affidavit of posting and the September 25, 2025 minutes. Finally, the commission unanimously received and filed the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department traffic statistics report for September‑October 2025.

• Approved agenda order (5-0)
• Approved affidavit of posting (5-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed sheriff traffic statistics report (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve the agenda, an affidavit of posting, and the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting. It will also receive and file a verbal report on traffic statistics for September‑October 2025 from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station. No other actions are scheduled beyond standard procedural items and public comment.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Traffic Commission Regular Meeting of November 24, 2025
• Approve the Minutes for the September 25, 2025 Traffic Commission Meeting
• Receive and file a report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station, on traffic statistics for September‑October 2025

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the affidavit of posting. It also approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Finally, the commission received and filed a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting for the Nov 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the Sep 25, 2025 Traffic Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed sheriff's traffic statistics report (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 of the municipal code to address accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and will find the action exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code § 21080.17. The council will also consider several consent‑calendar items, including an amendment to the NV5 professional services agreement for Sepulveda Canyon flow monitoring, a revision of the Planning Manager salary range to $7,325–$14,293 per month, and approval of a joint powers agreement for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments.

• Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for Sepulveda Canyon Continuous Flow Monitoring (years 2026‑2028)
• Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, with CEQA exemption
• Revision of Planning Manager salary range to $7,325‑$14,293 per month
• Approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments
• Approval of payment of bills (consent calendar item)

The council approved the order of the agenda, moving Item 12A up after the Consent Calendar. They received and filed Blue Folder Item 7A. The council also approved the affidavit of posting for the meeting and waived further reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved order of agenda with Item 12A moved up (unanimous)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 7A (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting for the November 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Waived further reading of all ordinances and resolutions listed on the agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17.28 of the Municipal Code concerning Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The commission will consider a recommendation that the City Council adopt the ordinance and find it statutorily exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, consent calendar approvals, and standard public comment periods.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the meeting
• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing on ADU ordinance amendment and CEQA exemption recommendation
• Consent calendar items (unspecified)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items

The commission approved the affidavit of posting for the November 18 meeting and the minutes from the October 28 meeting, both unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 2025-11 amending Chapter 17.28 of the municipal code on accessory dwelling units, with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Affidavit of Posting for the November 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the October 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-11 amending ADU regulations (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2025, to discuss items on the consent calendar and conduct closed session regarding two pending lawsuits.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Meeting
• Closed Session: City of Rolling Hills v. SCE (CPUC Docket C.24-10-008)
• Closed Session: City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas (CPUC Docket C.24-10-009)

The council met at 4:11 p.m. and approved the Consent Calendar, specifically the Affidavit of Posting for the October 29 special meeting, by a unanimous vote. Councilmember Black arrived after the vote and was recorded as absent. The council then recessed to a closed session to discuss two pending litigation matters. The meeting adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Approved Affidavit of Posting for special meeting (4‑0; absent: Black)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings for two zoning cases. Staff recommends receiving public testimony and discussing these projects before continuing them to the evening meeting.

• Zoning Case No. 25-081: Variance for a pergola in the front yard setback and waiver of stable/corral requirements at 5 Ringbit Road West
• Zoning Case No. 24-162: Site Plan Review for a new single-family residence, garage, and grading at 80 Saddleback Road
• Zoning Case No. 24-162: Conditional Use Permit for a detached cabana, recreation court, stable, corral, and trellis at 80 Saddleback Road

The Planning Commission held a field‑trip meeting at 5 Ringbit Rd West. Commissioners walked two sites but did not vote on any items, continuing both cases to the regular evening meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.

Planning Commission

The commission will approve routine agenda items and adopt the affidavit of posting and September minutes. It will conduct a public hearing on a variance request for a pergola at 5 Ringbit Road West. It will also hold a public hearing on a site‑plan review and conditional use permit for a new single‑family residence with accessory structures at 80 Saddleback Road.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the October 28 meeting
• Approve minutes from the September 16 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-081: variance for a pergola at 5 Ringbit Road West
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24-162: site‑plan review and conditional use permit for a new home at 80 Saddleback Road

The commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-10, approving the site‑plan review and conditional use permit for a new single‑family residence with accessory structures at 80 Saddleback Road. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-09, granting a variance for an accessory pergola and waiving stable‑area requirements at 5 Ringbit Road West. Both motions passed without opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-10 for 80 Saddleback Road site plan (unanimous AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Chair Chelf)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 for variance at 5 Ringbit Road West (unanimous AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Chair Chelf)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Kirkpatrick, Chair Chelf)

City Council

The City Council will consider a site plan review and variances for a new stable and grading at 1 Hackamore Road. Members will also discuss potential enhancements to the city's Blue Newsletter for community outreach.

• Zoning Case No. 25-033: Site plan review and variances for a 19-foot stable at 1 Hackamore Road
• Discussion of Blue Newsletter purpose, content, and enhancements
• Review of Code Compliance Quarterly Report for July 1 - September 30, 2025
• Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for September 2025
• Closed session regarding litigation: City of Rolling Hills v. SCE and City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar unanimously. They received and filed Zoning Case No. 25-033 for a new stable at 1 Hackamore Road. They also received and filed the Code Compliance Quarterly Report for the third quarter of 2025. The council did not enter a closed session and adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous 4‑0)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 25-033 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Received and filed Code Compliance Quarterly Report (unanimous 4‑0)
• Declined to recess into closed session (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:04 p.m. (unanimous 4‑0)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will approve routine consent‑calendar items, hear staff’s preliminary year‑end financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30 2025, and consider several staff updates and approvals. Items include the Holiday Open House guest list, a professional services retainer of up to $1,500 for the Tennis Court ADA project, and public‑safety and recycling reports. Public comment is allowed on non‑agenda items, and the meeting will be livestreamed.

• Approve consent‑calendar items (affidavit of posting, waive reading of ordinances, September 22 minutes, payment of bills, recycling tonnage report)
• Hear preliminary year‑end results for the fiscal year ended June 30 2025
• Review and approve the 2025 Holiday Open House final guest list
• Receive and file update on Tennis Court ADA project professional services agreement with Bolton Engineering, not‑to‑exceed $1,500
• Receive and file Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Update

The Rolling Hills City Council unanimously approved several items, including the Consent Calendar, the preliminary fiscal year‑end results, the 2025 Holiday Open House guest list, a Salvation Army donation drive request, and a professional services agreement with Bolton Engineering for up to $1,500. All motions passed with three votes in favor and none against. Councilmembers Wilson and Mayor Pieper were absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (affidavit, minutes, bill payments, recycling reports) (3‑0)
• Approved preliminary year‑end fiscal results for FY ending June 30, 2025 (receive and file) (3‑0)
• Approved 2025 Holiday Open House final guest list (3‑0)
• Approved Salvation Army donation drive request in City Hall parking lot (3‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Bolton Engineering up to $1,500 (3‑0)
• Approved public safety and emergency preparedness update (receive and file) (3‑0)

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will receive a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for July‑August 2025. Commissioners will discuss relocating a driveway apron at 6 Chuckwagon Road (Zoning Case No. 24-043) and consider speed‑limit pavement markings on Crest Road and other arterials. They will also review possible revisions to parking ordinances and ways to educate residents about electric‑bicycle regulations. The meeting will set the date for the November Traffic Commission session.

• Consider relocation of driveway apron at 6 Chuckwagon Road (Zoning Case No. 24-043)
• Discuss potential speed‑limit pavement markings along Crest Road and other arterial roadways
• Discuss possible revisions to existing parking ordinances
• Discuss resident education on electric‑bicycle (e‑bike) regulations and safety
• Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station for July‑August 2025

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent calendar, and filed a sheriff traffic‑statistics report. It also approved the relocation of a driveway apron at 6 Chuckwagon Road and directed staff to evaluate speed‑limit markings, review parking ordinances, and promote e‑bike safety information.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous 4-0)
• Received and filed Robert Tun’s public comments (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous 4-0)
• Received and filed Los Angeles County Sheriff traffic statistics report (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved relocation of driveway apron at 6 Chuckwagon Road (unanimous 4-0)
• Directed staff to evaluate speed‑limit pavement markings (unanimous 4-0)
• Directed staff to evaluate parking ordinance revisions (unanimous 4-0)
• Directed staff to promote e‑bike safety event and information (unanimous 4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will approve routine consent items and receive a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Commissioners will discuss relocating a driveway apron at 6 Chuckwagon Road, potential speed‑limit pavement markings on Crest Road and other arterials, possible updates to parking ordinances, and ways to educate residents about electric‑bicycle regulations. The commission will also consider moving the November meeting date.

• Relocation of driveway apron and driveway at 6 Chuckwagon Road (Zoning Case No. 24-043)
• Potential speed‑limit pavement markings along Crest Road and other arterial roadways
• Possible revisions to existing parking ordinances
• Education of residents on Electric Bicycle (E‑Bike) regulations, prohibitions, and safety
• Receive and file traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station (July‑August 2025)

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved the agenda, consent calendar, and several filings. It approved the relocation of a driveway apron and driveway at 6 Chuckwagon Road. The commission also directed staff to evaluate speed‑limit pavement markings, review parking ordinance inconsistencies, and promote electric‑bicycle safety information.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous 4‑0)
• Filed Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department traffic statistics report (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved relocation of driveway apron and driveway at 6 Chuckwagon Road (unanimous 4‑0)
• Directed staff to evaluate speed‑limit pavement markings on Crest Road and other arterials (unanimous 4‑0)
• Directed staff to review existing parking ordinances for inconsistencies (unanimous 4‑0)
• Directed staff to promote E‑bike safety information and partner with local agencies (unanimous 4‑0)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will first approve the affidavit of posting for this special meeting. It will then recess to a closed session to discuss two existing litigations—City of Rolling Hills v. SCE (CPUC Docket No. C.24-10-008) and City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas (CPUC Docket No. C.24-10-009)—based on legal counsel advice. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Special Meeting
• Recess to Closed Session for discussion of two litigation cases
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on City v. SCE and City v. SoCalGas
• Reconvene to Open Session
• Adjournment

The council approved the affidavit of posting for the September 22 special meeting by adopting the consent calendar. Councilmember Mirsch moved, Councilmember Wilson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously with all five members voting aye.

• Approved affidavit of posting for special meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Emergency Outdoor Siren Notification System, seeking direction on easement licensing for two pole sites and choosing additional pole locations. They will also consider appointing a member to the Traffic Commission and receive updates on tennis court ADA improvements and a state hazard mitigation program.

• Authorize easement licensing for siren poles at Upper Blackwater & Portuguese Bend Road and Chesterfield cul‑de‑sac
• Select additional siren pole location(s) from Ringbit, Southfield & Ringbit intersection, or Flying Triangle & Southfield/Flying Mane
• Approve appointment to the Traffic Commission for the term Jan 2 2024 – Jan 1 2028
• Receive verbal update on Rolling Hills Tennis Courts ADA improvements
• Receive and file CalOES Hazard Mitigation Program determination and close draft Notice of Interest

The council approved a motion directing staff to seek easement licensing for two emergency outdoor siren locations, to explore additional pole sites, to proceed with staking at three intersections, and to reject a camouflage option. The council also approved the appointment of Bill Varner to the Traffic Commission and rejected the appointment of Roger Hawkins. Additionally, the council received and filed a zoning site‑plan review for a garage project at 3 Outrider Road. All other routine items were approved unanimously.

• Approved direction for Emergency Outdoor Siren Notification System project (4-1)
• Appointed Bill Varner to Traffic Commission (4-1)
• Rejected appointment of Roger Hawkins to Traffic Commission (2-3)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 24-149 site‑plan review for 3 Outrider Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved order of agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a zoning case for a property at 5 Ringbit Road West. The body will discuss a proposal to build a pergola in the front yard setback and waive stable and corral set aside requirements.

• Zoning Case No. 25-081: Variance requests for a pergola and waiver of stable/corral requirements at 5 Ringbit Road West
• Affidavit of Posting for the Planning Commission Special Field Trip Meeting of September 16, 2025

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission met at 5 Ringbit Road West and approved the Affidavit of Posting without objection. The variance request for an attached accessory structure at 5 Ringbit Road West (Zoning Case No. 25-081) was continued to the evening meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Affidavit of Posting (unanimous, no objection)
• Zoning variance request continued to evening meeting (no decision made)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve routine agenda items and hold public hearings on two zoning cases. One case involves a proposed stable and grading at 1 Hackamore Road, while the other seeks variances for a pergola at 5 Ringbit Road West.

• Approve minutes for August 19, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing: Zoning Case No. 25-033 at 1 Hackamore Road
• Public hearing: Zoning Case No. 25-081 at 5 Ringbit Road West
• Approve Affidavit of Posting for September 16, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2025-08 for Zoning Case 25-033, approving the site‑plan and conditional use permit for the property at 1 Hackamore Road. The commission also voted to continue the public hearing for Zoning Case 25-081 to the next meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 for Zoning Case 25-033 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Zoning Case 25-081 to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will approve an affidavit of posting for this special meeting. Afterward, the council will enter a closed session to receive legal counsel briefings on two pending CPUC cases (City of Rolling Hills v. SCE and City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas). The closed session will also address a threatened lawsuit concerning a proposed siren pole at Upper Blackwater Canyon and Portuguese Bend Road. Public comment on non‑agenda items is allowed before any action is taken.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the special meeting (Consent Calendar item 6.A).
• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on City of Rolling Hills v. SCE, CPUC docket C.24‑10‑008.
• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas, CPUC docket C.24‑10‑009.
• Closed‑session discussion of potential siren pole location at Upper Blackwater Canyon and Portuguese Bend Road (letter dated Sept 9, 2025).
• Public comment on non‑agenda items during open session.

The Rolling Hills City Council met on September 11, 2025 and approved the affidavit of posting and the consent calendar for the special meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Mirsch, seconded by Councilmember Wilson, and carried unanimously with all five members voting aye. After the approval, the council recessed to closed session to discuss pending litigation matters before adjourning at 5:24 p.m.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0 unanimous)

City Council

The council received and filed Blue Folder Item 7A. It approved the affidavit of posting for the August 25 special meeting. The discussion of the Traffic Commission appointment was tabled. All actions passed unanimously.

• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 7A (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting for the special meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Traffic Commission appointment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a joint letter to Governor Newsom about expanding Executive Order N‑32‑25 and suspending SB9 applications in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Council will also create a limited Ad Hoc Committee to study possible Red Flag Warning municipal code changes related to parking and high‑risk outdoor activities, appointing two council members. Two zoning site‑plan reviews—Case No. 25‑029 at 1 Georgeff Road and Case No. 24‑121 at 6 Quail Ridge Road North—will be received and filed. Standard consent‑calendar items such as approval of minutes, payment of bills, and filing of recycling reports will also be approved.

• Approve Mayor to sign joint letter to Governor Newsom on Executive Order N‑32‑25 and SB9 suspension (Item 13.A)
• Create limited Ad Hoc Committee to discuss Red Flag Warning code changes and appoint two members (Item 13.B)
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 25‑029 site‑plan review for 1 Georgeff Road (Item 10.A)
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 24‑121 site‑plan review for 6 Quail Ridge Road North (Item 10.B)
• Approve payment of bills as presented (Consent Calendar Item 8.D)

The City Council approved authorizing the mayor to sign a joint letter to Governor Newsom requesting expansion of Executive Order N-32-25 and suspension of SB9 applications in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Council also created a limited Ad Hoc Committee, appointing Mayor Pieper and Councilmember Mirsch to study Red Flag Warning code changes. Routine items—including the agenda, consent calendar, blue‑folder items, a zoning case, and a public‑safety update—were received and filed unanimously.

• Approve order of agenda (unanimous)
• Receive and file Blue Folder Items 7A and 14A (unanimous)
• Approve consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Receive and file municipal code discussion on Red Flag Warning days (unanimous)
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 24-121 site‑plan review (unanimous)
• Authorize mayor to sign joint letter to Governor Newsom on Executive Order N-32-25 and SB9 suspension (unanimous)
• Create Ad Hoc Committee on Red Flag Warning code changes; appoint Mayor Pieper and Councilmember Mirsch (unanimous)
• Receive and file Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Update (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings and receive testimony regarding two zoning cases. Both items are recommended to be continued to the evening meeting after discussion.

• Zoning Case No. 25-033: Proposed 19-foot stable, grading, and variances at 1 Hackamore Road
• Zoning Case No. 24-149: Proposed garage with workshop and site disturbance variance at 3 Outrider Road

The Commission walked the sites at 1 Hackamore Road and 3 Outrider Road but made no decisions. Both zoning case reviews were continued to the regular evening meeting later that day.

• Zoning Case No. 25-033 (1 Hackamore Road) continued to evening meeting
• Zoning Case No. 24-149 (3 Outrider Road) continued to evening meeting

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will open public hearings on Zoning Case No. 25‑033 for a new stable and related grading, walls, and variances at 1 Hackamore Road, and on Zoning Case No. 24‑149 for a garage with workshop and associated permits at 3 Outrider Road. After testimony, the commission will discuss each project and may direct staff to prepare approval resolutions. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals and consent‑calendar items.

• Zoning Case No. 25‑033: site‑plan review, conditional use permit, and variances for a 19‑ft stable at 1 Hackamore Road
• Zoning Case No. 24‑149: site‑plan review, conditional use permit, and variance for a garage with workshop at 3 Outrider Road
• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Approve Minutes for the July 24, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items (Brown Act compliance)

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar items. It exercised discretion to waive additional re‑staking for changes to Zoning Case 25-033 and ordered the case to be re‑noticed at the September meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑07, granting approval of Zoning Case 24-149 for a new garage with workshop at 3 Outrider Road.

• Approved consent calendar (affidavit of posting and July 24 minutes) – unanimous
• Waived additional re‑staking for changes to Zoning Case 25-033 – unanimous
• Directed staff to re‑notice Zoning Case 25-033 at September meeting – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑07 granting approval of Zoning Case 24-149 (garage with workshop) – unanimous

City Council

The council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a budget modification of $158,679 for a tennis‑court ADA project and a $22,770 amendment to a professional services agreement. Discussion items include proposed code changes for Red Flag Warning days, the selection of three new emergency outdoor siren sites, and the award of a $3,287,796.85 contract for the Eastfield Drive electric‑utility undergrounding mitigation project. Additional items are routine filings, public comments, and closed‑session legal matters.

• Approve Resolution No. 1397 awarding a contract to Doty Bros., Equipment Company up to $3,287,796.85 for the Eastfield Drive electric‑utility undergrounding mitigation project (funded by FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program).
• Adopt Resolution No. 1396 increasing FY 2025‑26 appropriations by $158,679 for the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project.
• Approve Sixth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Alan Palermo for up to $22,770 for project‑management services FY 2025‑26.
• Consider municipal code changes related to National Weather Service Red Flag Warning days as recommended by the Traffic Commission.
• Review three additional proposed Emergency Outdoor Siren locations and discuss potential funding solutions.

The council approved a $3,287,796.85 construction contract for the Eastfield Drive electric utility undergrounding mitigation project. It also adopted a budget modification increasing appropriations by $158,679. A limited Ad Hoc Subcommittee was created to study Red Flag Warning code changes and the Traffic Commission was tasked with reviewing parking ordinances. Staff was directed to add story‑pole flags at two locations and to explore additional siren sites, and the council approved a letter of support for AB 986.

• Approved Resolution No. 1397 awarding Doty Bros. contract up to $3,287,796.85 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1396 modifying FY 2025‑26 budget, increasing appropriations by $158,679 (5‑0)
• Created limited Ad Hoc Council Subcommittee on Red Flag Warning code changes (5‑0)
• Directed Traffic Commission to review all parking ordinances for possible revisions (5‑0)
• Directed staff to add story‑pole flags at Upper Blackwater Canyon/Portuguese Bend Road triangle and Chesterfield site; explore additional locations (4‑1)
• Approved use of existing Traffic Commission interview questions, minus question nine (5‑0)
• Approved letter of support for Assemblymember Muratsuchi’s AB 986 (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, including professional services amendment (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a construction contract with Fidelity Builders, Inc. for the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project, not to exceed $783,506.25, and will authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement. A public hearing will consider a resolution to place solid waste service charges owed to Republic Services on the FY 2025‑26 tax roll. The council will also adopt an ordinance changing height limits for single‑family homes, stables and barns.

• Approve contract with Fidelity Builders, Inc. for Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project, up to $783,506.25
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 1395 to place solid waste service charges owed to Republic Services on FY 2025‑26 tax roll
• Adopt Ordinance No. 386 amending Chapter 17.16 to change height limits for single‑family homes, stables and barns
• Consider Republic Services field operation expansion of Mother Truck staging site locations
• Designate voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference (Oct 8‑10, Long Beach, CA)

The council approved the agenda order and adopted the consent calendar, excluding two items. It adopted Ordinance No. 386 changing residential height limits and approved a $783,506 contract with Fidelity Builders for ADA improvements to the tennis court. The council also approved the Republic Services field‑operation expansion, authorized a solid‑waste charge resolution, and accepted several staff updates.

• Approved agenda order (no objection)
• Approved Consent Calendar, excluding items 8E and 8F (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 386 amending height limits (4‑1 vote)
• Approved $783,506 contract with Fidelity Builders for tennis court ADA project (unanimous)
• Approved Republic Services Mother Truck staging site expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 1395 authorizing solid‑waste service charge placement (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign letter of support for Palos Verdes Peninsula Mass Care grant (unanimous)
• Received and filed Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Update (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearing field trips to consider site‑plan reviews for two projects: a two‑story barn at 1 Hackamore Road (Lot 30‑EF) and a single‑family residence at 1 Georgeff Road (Lot 57‑A‑1‑MS). Both items involve conditional use permits, variances, and non‑exempt grading, with specific wall‑height and disturbance allowances. The commission will also approve the affidavit of posting for the field‑trip meeting. No other agenda items require action.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the Planning Commission field‑trip meeting of July 24, 2025
• Public hearing field trip to review site‑plan for 1 Hackamore Road, Lot 30‑EF – new two‑story barn, grading, building pad, walls, conditional use permit, variances
• Public hearing field trip to review site‑plan for 1 Georgeff Road, Lot 57‑A‑1‑MS – new single‑family residence with basement, garage, retaining walls, grading, conditional use permit, variances, CEQA exemption

The commission approved the affidavit of posting without objection. No decisions were made on the 1 Hackamore Road or 1 Georgeff Road site plan reviews; both items were continued to the evening meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025.

• Affidavit of posting approved (unanimous)
• 1 Hackamore Road site plan review continued to evening meeting
• 1 Georgeff Road site plan review continued to evening meeting

Traffic Commission

The commission will approve routine consent‑calendar items, including the affidavit of posting and the May 22, 2025 minutes. Commissioners will receive a verbal traffic‑statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for May‑June 2025. The commission will then discuss three public‑safety topics: parking in roadside easements affecting evacuation routes, possible electric‑bicycle regulations, and a resident request for guardrails and “Slow Down” signs on specific roads.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Traffic Commission Regular Meeting
• Approve the Traffic Commission Minutes from May 22, 2025
• Receive and file traffic‑statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station (May‑June 2025)
• Discuss vehicles parked within roadside easements and potential safety impacts on evacuation routes
• Discuss resident request for guardrails near 44 Eastfield Drive and along Crest Road East, and adding “Slow Down” signage

The Traffic Commission approved its consent calendar and the May 22 minutes unanimously. Commissioners voted to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance prohibiting street parking on Red Flag days. The Commission also directed staff to research e‑bike regulations and approved updating reflective delineators near 44 Eastfield Drive.

• Approved affidavit of posting for the meeting (unanimous: Virtue, Raine, Bobit, Chair Wilson)
• Approved May 22, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (unanimous: Virtue, Raine, Bobit, Chair Wilson)
• Recommended City Council consider an ordinance excluding street parking on Red Flag days (unanimous: Virtue, Raine, Bobit, Chair Wilson)
• Directed staff to research e‑bike regulations and provide options (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved update of reflective delineators near 44 Eastfield Drive to code (unanimous: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Members will discuss public safety impacts of vehicles parked in roadside easements and potential e-bike regulations. The body will also consider requests for guardrails and signage at specific locations.

• Traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station for May-June 2025
• Discussion on vehicles parked within roadside easements and evacuation route impacts
• Discussion on Electric Bicycle (E-Bike) regulations, prohibition and safety measures
• Request for guardrails near 44 Eastfield Drive and along Crest Road East between Caballeros Road and 60 Crest Road East
• Request for "Slow Down" signage on major roads

The Traffic Commission approved the agenda’s affidavit of posting and the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners unanimously recommended the City Council study an ordinance to prohibit street parking on Red Flag days. The Chair directed staff to research e‑bike regulations and to place the issue on the Council agenda. A motion to update reflective delineators near 44 Eastfield Drive to code was also approved.

• Approved affidavit of posting for meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council consider parking ban on Red Flag days (unanimous)
• Directed staff to research e‑bike regulations and agenda for Council (unanimous)
• Approved update of reflective delineators near 44 Eastfield Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will approve the affidavit of posting and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It will then hold public hearings on two zoning cases: a site‑plan review for a new two‑story barn on Lot 30‑EF and a site‑plan review for a new single‑family residence with basement on Lot 57‑A‑1‑MS at 1 Georgeff Road. All other agenda items are procedural or for public comment.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Planning Commission Regular Meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Approve the Minutes for the June 17, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-033: site‑plan review for a new two‑story barn, grading, wall variances, and conditional use permit (Lot 30‑EF)
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 25-029: site‑plan review for a new single‑family residence with basement, retaining walls, grading, and conditional use permit (Lot 57‑A‑1‑MS, 1 Georgeff Road)
• Public comment on non‑agenda items (Brown Act compliance)

The commission adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. and scheduled the next session for August 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. No agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

City Council

The council will consider several consent calendar items, including adopting the FY 2025/26 pay schedule and approving payment of bills. It will also receive and file a zoning case for 16 Caballeros Road and consider Ordinance No. 386 amending height limits. The most significant item is the award of a construction contract to Fidelity Builders, Inc. for the tennis court ADA improvement project, not to exceed $783,506.25.

• Award construction contract to Fidelity Builders, Inc. for tennis court ADA improvements (up to $783,506.25)
• Adopt Resolution No. 1392 approving FY 2025/26 pay schedule
• Approve Ordinance No. 386 amending Chapter 17.16 height limits for single‑family homes, stables, and barns
• Approve payment of bills as presented
• Receive and file Zoning Case No. 24-154 site plan review for 16 Caballeros Road

The City Council voted 4‑1 to keep the single‑family home height limit at 21 feet, raise the barn/stable height limit to 23 feet, and revise the ordinance language before re‑introducing it for a first reading. The council also approved the consent calendar and Resolution 1392 on the FY 2025/26 pay schedule, received and filed a zoning case for 16 Caballeros Road, received and filed a CALOES/FEMA buyout program presentation, received and filed a public safety and emergency preparedness update, and tabled the tennis‑court ADA improvement contract to the next meeting.

• Modified height‑limit ordinance: home 21 ft, barn/stable 23 ft (4‑1)
• Approved consent calendar and Resolution 1392 pay‑schedule update (unanimous)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 24‑154 for 16 Caballeros Road (unanimous)
• Received and filed CALOES/FEMA buyout program presentation (unanimous)
• Received and filed public safety and emergency preparedness update (unanimous)
• Tabled tennis‑court ADA improvement contract (no vote, motion by Mayor Pieper)
• Approved agenda order (unanimous)
• Approved affidavit of posting and waiver of further reading for ordinances (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the affidavit of posting for the field‑trip meeting. It will re‑open the public hearing on the site‑plan review for 6 Chuckwagon Road, receive public testimony, discuss the proposed new residence, conditional‑use permits, and variances, and continue the item to the evening meeting.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the Planning Commission field‑trip meeting
• Review site‑plan for 6 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 29‑A‑EF) including zoning and construction details
• Consider conditional‑use permits for a detached accessory structure >200 sq ft and a stable >200 sq ft
• Discuss variances for front‑yard construction, site disturbance >40%, and steep fill slopes
• Re‑open public hearing, receive testimony, and continue the item to the evening meeting

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission met on June 17, 2025 and approved the affidavit of posting for the field trip by unanimous voice vote. No decision was made on Zoning Case No. 24-043; the item was moved to the evening meeting for further consideration.

• Approved affidavit of posting for field trip (unanimous voice vote)
• Zoning Case 24-043 site plan review deferred to evening meeting (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will open a public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24-043 for the project at 6 Chuckwagon Road, taking testimony and continuing the hearing. Commissioners will discuss the site‑plan review, conditional‑use permits, and requested variances, then provide direction to staff and applicants. The agenda also includes routine approvals of the affidavit of posting and the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 17, 2025
• Approve the minutes for the May 20, 2025 Planning Commission meetings
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24‑043: site‑plan review, conditional‑use permits, and variances for the project at 6 Chuckwagon Road

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the agenda order and the Blue Folder items. It also approved the affidavit of posting for the June 17 meeting and the minutes from the May 20 meeting. The commission voted to continue the public hearing on Zoning Case 24-043 to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda order (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved Blue Folder items (unanimous, no objection)
• Approved affidavit of posting for June 17 meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous 5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Zoning Case 24-043 to next meeting (unanimous 5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and hold a public hearing regarding potential increases to refuse waste fees. The body will also consider ordinances regarding residential height limits and fire hazard severity zones.

• Public hearing on increasing maximum refuse services rates for FY 2025/26
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 budget and appropriations GANN limit
• Ordinance No. 386 amending height limits for single-family homes, stables, and barns
• Ordinance No. 387 designating fire hazard severity zones
• Professional services agreement with LSL, LLC for financial audits not to exceed $114,900

The council adopted the FY 2025‑2026 city budget and updated the city’s pay schedule. It also approved new height limits for homes, barns and stables, and several professional‑services contracts. Additional actions included adopting fire‑hazard zoning, a refuse‑rate resolution, authorizing a letter opposing SB 79, and filing an AV‑system update.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 city budget (Resolution No. 1390) – unanimous (Mirsch, Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 pay schedule (Resolution No. 1392) – 3‑1 vote (AYES Wilson, Dieringer, Mayor Pieper; NOES Mirsch)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 386 setting 21‑ft height limit for homes, barns, stables – 3‑1 vote (AYES Mirsch, Wilson, Mayor Pieper; NOES Dieringer)
• Approved professional‑services agreements: McGowan Consulting amendment (stormwater), JTL Consultants arborist services ($5,000 per fiscal year), LSL audit services ($114,900) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 387 designating fire‑hazard severity zones – unanimous (except items 8H and 8I)
• Approved public‑hearing Resolution No. 1394 on potential refuse‑rate increase – unanimous
• Authorized Mayor to sign opposition letters to SB 79 and send separate versions to legislators – unanimous
• Received and filed verbal update on council‑chamber AV system modifications – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending height limits for single-family homes, stables, and barns. The body will also consider designating fire hazard severity zones and modifying employee salary schedules.

• Ordinance 386: Amending height limits for single-family residential homes, stables, and barns
• Ordinance 387: Designating fire hazard severity zones based on Cal Fire maps
• Proposed employee salary schedule and job classification modifications
• Payment of bills
• Public safety and emergency preparedness update

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 387 designating fire‑hazard severity zones and finding it not subject to CEQA. It also approved Ordinance 386 amending height limits for single‑family homes, with a 3‑1 vote. The council adopted an updated employee salary schedule and job‑classification changes, again by a 3‑1 vote. Several consent‑calendar items and reports were received and filed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 387 fire‑hazard zones (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 386 height‑limit amendment (3‑1, Black no)
• Adopted employee salary schedule and classification changes (3‑1, Black no)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 7A (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar except Item 8E (4‑0)
• Filed Republic Services recycling tonnage report (4‑0)
• Received and filed Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Update (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (4‑0)

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve routine items such as the affidavit of posting and the March 27, 2025 minutes, and will receive a verbal report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on March‑April 2025 traffic statistics. New business includes discussion of Republic Services’ field operation expansion of mother‑truck staging site locations and a review of vehicles parked in roadside easements and their potential safety impact on evacuation routes. All items are set for receipt, filing, and direction to staff.

• Approve Affidavit of Posting for the Traffic Commission (May 22, 2025)
• Approve Traffic Commission minutes from March 27, 2025
• Receive and file Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department traffic statistics report for March‑April 2025
• Consider Republic Services field operation expansion of mother‑truck staging site locations (receive and file, provide direction to staff)
• Discuss vehicles parked within roadside easements and potential public safety impacts on evacuation routes (receive and file, possible continuation in July)

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved the expansion of mother‑truck staging site locations. It also approved the consent calendar, filed a traffic statistics report from the Los Angeles County Sheriff, and received updates on speed limit changes for Eastfield Drive and Crest Road West. The commission voted to continue discussion on vehicles parked in roadside easements to the July meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous 3‑0)
• Filed Los Angeles County Sheriff traffic statistics report (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved expansion of mother‑truck staging site locations (unanimous 3‑0)
• Continued discussion on vehicles parked in roadside easements to July (unanimous 3‑0)
• Filed update on Eastfield Drive speed limit variance and signage (unanimous 3‑0)
• Filed update on Crest Road West speed limit between Crenshaw Blvd. and Gate (unanimous 3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will approve an affidavit of posting for its field‑trip meeting. Staff recommends opening a public hearing on the 16 Caballeros Road zoning case (No. 24‑154) to receive testimony, discuss the proposed grading, wall heights, accessory structure and CEQA exemption, and then continue the item to the evening meeting. The agenda also includes a site‑plan review for 6 Chuckwagon Road (No. 24‑043) covering similar grading and accessory‑structure requests.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the Planning Commission field‑trip meeting (May 20, 2025).
• Public hearing on 16 Caballeros Road, Lot 6‑SK, Zoning Case No. 24‑154: grading, walls up to 5 ft, accessory structure >200 sf, CEQA exemption.
• Site‑plan review of 6 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 29‑A‑EF, Zoning Case No. 24‑043: new residence, grading, walls up to 5 ft, accessory structure >200 sf, variances, CEQA exemption.

The Planning Commission approved the affidavit of posting for the May 20 field‑trip meeting without objection. No decisions were made on the site‑plan reviews for 16 Caballeros Road or 6 Chuckwagon Road; both items were continued to the evening meeting. The field‑trip meeting adjourned at 8:29 a.m.

• Approved affidavit of posting for field trip (unanimous)
• Site‑plan review for 16 Caballeros Road continued to evening meeting (no decision)
• Site‑plan review for 6 Chuckwagon Road continued to evening meeting (no decision)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning cases, reviewing site plans, grading, walls, accessory structures, and CEQA exemptions. After testimony, the commission will discuss the proposals and give direction to staff and applicants. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the affidavit of posting and the April 15 minutes.

• Zoning Case No. 24-154: site plan review for non‑exempt grading and walls up to 5 ft, accessory structure up to 200 sq ft, CEQA exemption, located at 16 Caballeros Road (Lot 6‑SK)
• Zoning Case No. 24-043: site plan review for new residence, grading, walls up to 5 ft, accessory structure >200 sq ft, variances for front yard, site disturbance >40 %, CEQA exemption, located at 6 Chuckwagon Road (Lot 29‑A‑EF)
• Approve affidavit of posting for the May 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (recommended approve as presented)
• Approve the minutes for the April 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (recommended approve as presented)
• Consent Calendar items: business items to be approved in a single motion

The commission approved the agenda order and filed a supplemental blue‑folder item. It approved the affidavit of posting and the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It approved the resolution for Zoning Case 24‑154 at 16 Caballeros Road. It voted to continue the public hearing on Zoning Case 24‑043 to the next meeting.

• Approved agenda order (AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick; NOES: none; ABSENT: Chair Chelf)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 10B (AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick; NOES: none; ABSENT: Chair Chelf)
• Approved affidavit of posting for the May 20, 2025 meeting (AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick; NOES: none; ABSENT: Chair Chelf)
• Approved minutes for the April 15, 2025 meeting (AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Vice Chair Kirkpatrick; NOES: none; ABSENT: Chair Chelf)
• Approved Zoning Case 24‑154 resolution (AYES: Soo, Douglass, Cardenas, Chair Chelf; NOES: none; ABSENT: Vice Chair Kirkpatrick)
• Continued public hearing for Zoning Case 24‑043 to the next meeting (AYES: Soo, Douglass, Cardenas, Chair Chelf; NOES: none; ABSENT: Vice Chair Kirkpatrick)

City Council

The City Council will review proposed General Fund revenues and expenditures for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The body will also consider employee salary schedules and the appointment of a new city attorney.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget including General Fund revenues and expenditures
• Resolution No. 1389 to appoint Nicolas Papajohn as City Attorney
• Proposed employee salary schedule and job classification modifications
• Selection of an audit firm for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2027
• Authorization for the Mayor to draft a fire risk and mitigation letter for residents' insurance providers

The council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025/26 proposed budget and adopted the resolution appointing Nicolas Papajohn as city attorney. It also continued the audit contract with LSL for the next three fiscal years, declared a vacancy on the Traffic Commission, and tabled the employee salary schedule pending personnel‑committee input.

• Approved FY 2025/26 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1389 appointing Nicolas Papajohn as city attorney (unanimous)
• Continued contracting with audit firm LSL for FY 2025‑2027 at proposed rates (unanimous)
• Tabled employee salary schedule and job classification modifications (unanimous)
• Received and filed update on outdoor emergency siren system locations and costs (unanimous)
• Received and filed solid waste & recycling ad‑hoc committee verbal update (unanimous)
• Received and filed status update on City Hall campus backup generator (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy on Traffic Commission and directed staff to issue public notice (unanimous)

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will receive and file proposed General Fund revenue projections and expenditures by department for fiscal year 2025/2026. This item will be forwarded to the committee for further detailed discussion of the proposed budget.

• Proposed General Fund revenue projections and expenditures for fiscal year 2025/2026

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee approved the affidavit of posting for the special meeting. It also received and filed the proposed general fund revenue projections and departmental expenditures for fiscal year 2025/2026. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved affidavit of posting for special meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY 2025/26 general fund revenue projections (unanimous)

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including adopting Resolution No. 1388 to renew the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County and approving contract updates with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The council will also approve a professional services agreement with Vasquez and Company for audit services covering fiscal years 2025‑2027 and receive the audited annual comprehensive financial report for the year ended June 30 2024. In addition, staff will receive direction on the City Hall ADA improvement project and other routine reports.

• Adopt Resolution No. 1388 to renew the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County
• Approve contract updates with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
• Approve professional services agreement with Vasquez and Company for audit services (2025‑2027)
• Receive and file the audited annual comprehensive financial report for FY ending June 30 2024
• Discuss City Hall ADA improvement project options

The council unanimously appointed Nicolas Papajohn as City Attorney. It also adopted the General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County and approved related contract updates and a letter to the County Board of Supervisors. The council received and filed the audited 2024 financial report and the first‑quarter 2025 code‑enforcement report. A motion was approved to accept stamped ADA improvement plans costing less than $2,000, returning higher‑cost plans for further review.

• Appointed Nicolas Papajohn as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County (unanimous)
• Approved contract updates with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on sheriff staffing (unanimous)
• Received and filed audited 2024 financial report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Q1 2025 code‑enforcement report (unanimous)
• Approved ADA improvement plan process: accept stamped plans <$2,000, return higher‑cost plans (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including affidavit of posting, minutes waiver, and other routine approvals (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the affidavit of posting for the field‑trip meeting. It will open public hearings for site‑plan reviews at 6 Quail Ridge Road North (zoning case 24‑121) and 6 Chuckwagon Road (zoning case 24‑043), receive testimony, discuss the projects, and move the items to the evening meeting.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the field‑trip meeting (Item 4.A).
• Public hearing on 6 Quail Ridge Road North residential addition and accessory structure (Zoning Case 24‑121).
• Public hearing on 6 Chuckwagon Road new residence, accessory structures, and variances (Zoning Case 24‑043).
• Both items to be continued to the evening meeting for further action.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the affidavit of posting for the field‑trip meeting. It also approved a motion directing staff to draft a resolution for later presentation. No decision was made on Zoning Case 24‑043, which was continued to the evening meeting.

• Approved affidavit of posting for field‑trip meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to direct staff to draft a resolution (unanimous; AYES: Cardenas, Soo, Douglass, Chair Chelf; NOES: none)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning cases: a residential addition with a new garage at 6 Quail Ridge Road North (Zoning Case No. 24-121) and a new residence on Chuckwagon Road (Zoning Case No. 24-043). The commission will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the municipal code to modify height limits for single‑family homes, stables, and barns, and will adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance. Routine items include approving an affidavit of posting and the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24-121: residential addition with new attached garage, non‑exempt grading, walls >3 ft, and conditional use for accessory structure >200 sq ft at 6 Quail Ridge Road North
• Public hearing on Zoning Case No. 24-043: new residence with walls up to 5 ft, conditional use for accessory structure >200 sq ft, front‑yard variances, and site disturbance >40 % at Chuckwagon Road
• Consideration of ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 to change height limits for single‑family homes, stables, and barns, found statutorily exempt from CEQA
• Approve affidavit of posting for the April 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The commission unanimously approved several routine items, including filing a blue‑folder item, the affidavit of posting, and the March 18 minutes. It also approved Zoning Case 24‑121 for a residential addition and recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance 386 to amend Chapter 17.16 on height limits. Zoning Case 24‑043 was removed from the agenda and will be re‑noticed at a future meeting.

• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 10B (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved affidavit of posting for the April 15 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Zoning Case 24‑121 site plan and conditional use permit (unanimous 4‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance 386 amending Chapter 17.16 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Pulled Zoning Case 24‑043 from agenda for re‑notice (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for tennis court ADA improvements and a budget modification for fire prevention projects. The body will also discuss a joint letter to Governor Gavin Newsom regarding housing density in high fire hazard zones.

• Construction contract for Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project to Fidelity Builders, Inc. not-to-exceed $770,396
• Resolution No. 1387 to increase appropriations by $236,969 for Eastfield Drive and Crest Road East fire prevention projects
• Joint letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting a moratorium on housing legislation creating density in CalFire very high fire hazard severity zones
• Public safety and emergency preparedness update
• Payment of bills

The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1387, increasing Fund 16 appropriations by $236,969 to fund engineering and environmental monitoring for fire‑prevention power‑line undergrounding on Eastfield Drive and Crest Road East. They also unanimously rejected all bids and ordered a new bidding process for the tennis‑court ADA improvement project. The council approved a joint Peninsula Cities letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting a moratorium on housing legislation affecting very high fire‑hazard zones.

• Approved Resolution No. 1387 to increase Fund 16 appropriations by $236,969 (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids and ordered re‑bidding for the tennis‑court ADA improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved joint Peninsula Cities letter to Governor requesting housing‑legislation moratorium (unanimous)
• Approved order of the agenda (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will receive an update on proposed roadway widening at the Crest Road East Gate. The body will also review traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for January and February 2025.

• Update on Rolling Hills Community Association's proposed roadway widening at the Crest Road East Gate
• Traffic statistics report from Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lomita Station (Jan-Feb 2025)
• Discussion regarding a potential vacancy on the Traffic Commission

The commission approved the agenda and the consent calendar unanimously. It received and filed the sheriff's traffic‑statistics report and the community association's roadway‑widening update, both unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson; NOES: none)
• Received and filed Blue Folder Item 6A (unanimous AYES: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson; NOES: none)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous AYES: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson; NOES: none)
• Received and filed Los Angeles County Sheriff’s traffic statistics report (unanimous AYES: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson; NOES: none)
• Received and filed Rolling Hills Community Association roadway‑widening update (unanimous AYES: Virtue, Bobit, Chair Wilson; NOES: none)

City Council

The City Council will review preliminary General Fund revenue and expenditure projections for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Members will also consider several professional services agreements for environmental consulting and city management software.

• Preliminary FY 2025/26 General Fund projections and potential refuse rate increases starting July 1, 2025
• Professional services agreement with GPA Consulting for Eastfield Drive power line undergrounding not to exceed $117,070
• Professional services agreement with Ryan Ecological Consulting for Crest Road East power line undergrounding not to exceed $2,000
• Zoning Case No. 24-078 regarding a detached garage variance and expansion at 1 Pinto Road
• Resolution No. 1386 for blanket authority to apply for Measure A grant funds from LA County Regional Park and Open Space District

The council approved the Consent Calendar and received several filings, including a zoning variance and blue‑folder items. It adopted a transition to the CivicPlus agenda system and approved three professional‑services agreements for FEMA‑funded fire‑prevention projects, including a $117,070 contract with GPA Consulting. The council also authorized residents to purchase SAFE units through HQE (4‑1 vote) and took actions on the city’s ADA improvement project, rejecting one option and tabling further discussion. All other motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Received and filed Zoning Case No. 24‑078 (unanimous; Councilmember Wilson recused)
• Approved transition to CivicPlus agenda system and 3‑year professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved GPA Consulting professional services agreement up to $117,070 (4‑1; Black voted no)
• Approved Ryan Ecological Consulting professional services agreement up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized residents to purchase SAFE units directly through HQE (4‑1; Black voted no)
• Rejected Option 2 of the City Hall ADA improvement project (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion of ADA improvement Options 1 and 3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Rolling Hills Planning Commission will approve the agenda, adopt an affidavit of posting, and approve the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will receive and file information to discuss a possible building height restriction and direct staff to develop a height limit. The meeting also provides a public comment period on non‑agenda items and includes routine business such as scheduling field trips.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the Planning Commission regular meeting of March 18, 2025
• Approve the minutes for the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Receive and file information on potential discussion regarding building heights – discuss and direct staff to make a height limit
• Schedule field trips
• Public comments on non‑agenda items

Finance/Budget/Audit Committee

The Finance/Budget/Audit Committee will approve the affidavit of posting for this meeting. It will then receive and file a staff report containing preliminary revenue, expenditure and General Fund balancing estimates for fiscal year 2025/26. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the March 10, 2025 meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Receive and file staff report on preliminary FY 2025/26 revenue projections
• Receive and file staff report on preliminary FY 2025/26 expenditure estimates
• Receive and file staff report on preliminary General Fund balancing picture

City Council

The Rolling Hills City Council will consider routine agenda items, including approving the affidavit of posting, waiving further reading of ordinances and resolutions, and approving February 24, 2025 minutes and payment of bills. The Council will adopt Resolution 1385, which authorizes the destruction of specific city records as provided by California Government Code §34090. A closed‑session recess will be taken for discussions of ongoing litigation matters. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approve affidavit of posting for the March 10, 2025 meeting
• Approve motion to waive further reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve the City Council minutes from February 24, 2025
• Approve payment of bills as presented
• Adopt Resolution 1385 authorizing destruction of certain city records per Gov. Code §34090

City Council

The City Council will consider expenditures for the FY 2025-2026 Safe, Clean Water municipal program and a professional services agreement for trash monitoring. Members will also discuss policies to prevent fraudulent financial activity and the waiver of refuse assessments for certain properties.

• Planned expenditures for FY 2025-2026 Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) municipal program funds
• One-year extension of professional services agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for code enforcement
• Professional services agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates for TMDL trash monitoring
• Zoning Case No. 24-027: Variance for residential addition setback at 15 Flying Mane Road
• Mutual Aid Personnel Cooperation Agreement between the City of Rolling Hills and the City of Malibu

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a special field trip meeting to review a zoning case. The body will consider a request for a detached garage expansion and related permits.

• Zoning Case No. 24-078: Variance for a detached garage in the front yard at 1 Pinto Road
• Conditional Use Permit request to exceed 200 square feet for accessory structures at 1 Pinto Road
• Site plan review for an expansion to the existing detached garage at 1 Pinto Road
• Approval of Affidavit of Posting for the February 18, 2025 field trip meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning case for a property at 1 Pinto Road. The body will discuss a variance for a detached garage in the front yard and a permit to exceed 200 square feet for accessory structures.

• Zoning Case No. 24-078: Variance and Conditional Use Permit for detached garage expansion at 1 Pinto Road (Kramer)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a cost-sharing agreement with three neighboring cities for a hazard mitigation plan. The body is also considering a one-year extension for landscaping services at City Hall.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills Estates for a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan
• Second amendment to the professional services agreement with Bennett Landscape for a one-year extension at City Hall campus
• Public safety and emergency preparedness update
• Payment of bills

City Council

The City Council will approve a $2,000 budget modification for conference expenses and receive updates on zoning cases and the emergency siren system. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel evaluation and litigation.

• Approve Resolution No. 1384 for $2,000 budget modification
• Zoning Case No. 24-074: Site plan review for Possum Ridge Road
• Zoning Case No. 24-053: Conditional use permit for Eastfield Drive
• Receive update on Emergency Outdoor Siren Notification System
• Receive Fire Code Enforcement Quarterly Report for Q4 2024

Traffic Commission

The Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its November 21, 2024 meeting and receive a verbal report on traffic statistics from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for November-December 2024.

• Approve minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
• Receive verbal report on traffic statistics for November-December 2024
• Approve affidavit of posting for January 23, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is conducting a field trip meeting to discuss a zoning case. The body will consider a variance for a residential addition that encroaches into the setback at 15 Flying Mane Road.

• Zoning Case No. 24-027: Variance for residential addition at 15 Flying Mane Road
• Affidavit of posting for the January 21, 2025 field trip meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a residential addition variance. The body will also discuss filling a vacancy on the Committee on Trees and Views.

• Zoning Case No. 24-027: Variance for residential addition to encroach into the setback at 15 Flying Mane Road
• Discussion and vote on a new member for the Committee on Trees and Views
• Presentation of a certificate of recognition to former commissioner Jana Cooley

City Council

The City Council will discuss the budget calendar for the 2025/26 fiscal year and approve 2025 meeting dates. The body will also consider updated committee assignments and a resolution designating the Building, City, and Traffic Engineers.

• Resolution No. 1383 designating the Building Official, City Engineer, and Traffic Engineer
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget calendar
• Republic Services' 2025 clean-up and communal bin schedule
• Annual vendor list for calendar year 2025
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program update for fire fuel abatement in Klondike Canyon