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, September 9, 2025 7:00 PM Council Chamber
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
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15- OCTOBER 15
"HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
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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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 AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Approve warrants 68853 through 68927 in the amount of $415,598.84 and Supplemental Warrants 080425 through 080525; 090125 through 090225; in the amount of $135,349.05; for a grand total amount of $550,947.89 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 4, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 2025 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTRIC VEHICLE PURCHASE USING AQMD FUNDS
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Fernando Estrada, Senior Accountant
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric vehicle through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $53,809.64.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. ORDINANCE NO. 754 REPEALING CHAPTER 8.08 OF THE ROLLING
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ALARM SYSTEMS
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Introduce for a first reading, Ordinance No. 754; and 2) Direct staff to bring back Ordinance No. 754 for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting of September 23, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 754
C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2607 AND APPROVAL OF GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES
RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY FOR THE NEW NATURE
CENTER AT GEORGE F CANYON PROJECT
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2607, certifying the approval of the application for Proposition 68 grant funds, providing additional certifications as required under the grant program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement between the City and the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution 2607
Attachment B - Grant Agreement
Attachment C - Exhibit A
Attachments:
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D. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Steve McEwen, Assistant City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor.
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.
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.
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, September 23, 2025
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