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, July 22, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chamber
*CLOSED SESSION WILL COMMENCE AT 6:30 PM AND REGULAR AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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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
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
NONE
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.) CITY COUNCIL Page 1
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025
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 JUNE & JULY 2025
Recommendation: Approve warrants 68616 through 68668 in the amount of $448,511.09 and Supplemental Warrants 070125 through 070625 in the amount of $663,913.23; for a grand total amount of $1,112,424.32 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2025
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2025 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. 2025 HILLS ARE ALIVE RACE DEBRIEF
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' JUNE BOARD
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 250169
AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF CHAPTER 17.56 OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director and Donald M. Davis, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 752; 2) Take public testimony; 3) Discuss the issues related to Zoning Text Amendment ZTA-250205; 4) Introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. 752; and 5) Continue the Public Hearing for a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 752, to the City Council meeting of August 12, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 752
B. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 250169
AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERS 16.06 AND 17.80 OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO URBAN
LOT SPLITS AND URBAN DWELLING UNITS
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director and Donald M. Davis, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Take public testimony; 2) Discuss Ordinance No. 753; 3) Close the public hearing; and 4) Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 753.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 753
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award the bid to Sequel Contractors Inc. in the amount of $1,318,845.00, plus a 10% contingency ($131,885.00) for a grand total of $1,450,730.00; and 2) Approve Task Order Number 2025-16 in the amount of $135,480 under Willdan Engineering’s Master Professional Services Agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. TASK ORDER WITH CITYGREEN CONSULTING FOR SB 1383
COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager and Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Task Order No. 2025-02 with CityGreen Consulting, under the existing Master Professional Services Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $20,680 for continued SB 1383 compliance assistance.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: WALL OF
RECOGNITION PLAQUE - DAVID WAHBA
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the addition of a bronze plaque to the recognition wall honoring David Wahba’s tenure with the City.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WORKPLAN
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda July 22, 2025
9. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: one potential case
13. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF LYDIA HERNANDEZ
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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