CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
4045 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH • ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274 TELEPHONE 310.377.1577 • FAX 310.377.4468
CITY COUNCIL
www.RollingHillsEstates.gov
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chamber
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Agenda reports and other disclosable public records relating to each Open Session agenda item are available on the City's web site under City Council Meeting agendas at www.RollingHillsEstates.gov and during regular business hours in the office of the City Clerk. Meetings are live broadcast on the City's web site and a recording is available for viewing after each meeting. Meetings are also broadcast on PVP-TV Channel 35 (Cox) and Channel 39 (Verizon).
Public Comment is welcome on any item during City Council consideration of the item. An opportunity is also provided for the public to comment on non-agenda items concerning City matters. If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on this agenda or make a general public comment, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
A. PALOS VERDES SYMPHONIC BAND
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 24, 2025 AS A "DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE" OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915-1923
Attachments: Proclamation
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed for individual consideration will be voted on separately.) A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for consideration to the City Council will be waived and all such ordinances and resolutions will be read by title only.
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF APRIL 2025
Recommendation: Approve warrants 68407 through 68461 in the amount of $188,211.12 and Supplemental Warrants 040125 through 040325 in the amount of $136,080.60 for a grand total amount of $324,002.20 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF MARCH 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF MARCH 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 8, 2025
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. EQUESTRIAN COMMITTEE MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2025
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
6. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
This is the appropriate time for members of the public to make comments regarding items not listed on this agenda. If you would like to address the City Council, please complete a speaker sheet and give to the City Clerk. Under the State's open meeting law - the Brown Act - no action may be taken on any item not on the agenda.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANNUAL AUDIT ENGAGEMENT LETTER TASK ORDER 2025-01
Memorandum from Fernando Estrada, Senior Accountant and Michael Whitehead, Administrative Services Director
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Task Order No. 2025-01 for the firm of Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP to perform the annual audit and report for Fiscal Year 2024-25; perform the single audit, if needed; prepare the Pepper Tree Foundation’s tax returns; and review the GANN appropriation limitation for a total amount not to exceed $51,405.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR TRAIL
ACCESS ON THE PALOS VERDES LANDFILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF
HAYRIDES OPERATED BY PETER WEBER EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Temporary Access Easement Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for trail access to provide hayrides at the Peter Weber Equestrian Center.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
11. CITY COUNCIL / REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to provide information and reports to other Members of the City Council and the public on any issues or activities of Council Committees, ad hoc committees, regional or state-wide governmental associations, special districts, joint powers authorities and the various committees on which Members of the City Council might serve or have an interest, which are not otherwise agendized.
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12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
This item provides the opportunity for Members of the City Council to request information on currently pending projects and/or issues of public concern, direct that an item be agendized for future consideration and/or make announcements of interest to the public.
A. LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 650 (PAPAN): PLANNING AND ZONING: HOUSING ELEMENT: REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS
ALLOCATION
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager and Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of AB 650 (Papan): Planning and Zoning: Housing Element: Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 647 (GONZALEZ):
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS: RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager and Jeannie Naughton, Community Development Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to AB 647 (Gonzalez): Housing development approvals: residential units.
Attachments: Staff Report
13. CLOSED SESSION
If you would like to address the City Council regarding an item on the Closed Session agenda, please contact the City Manager or City Clerk. Any reportable action taken in Closed Session will be reported in Open Session.
NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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