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, January 13, 2026 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
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.) 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.
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B. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF NOVEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF NOVEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2025 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2025
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 17, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. 2025 TRACY AUSTIN DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT DEBRIEF
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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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2615 APPROVING THE PROPOSED USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Director of Community Development & Public Works
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Receive any public testimony; 3) Close the Public Hearing; and, 4) Waive further reading and approve Resolution No. 2615 authorizing execution of a contract with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission for participation in the program for funding of the 2026-2027 ADA Access Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Program (Year 13) as identified in the Program and Conditions Assessment Report dated April 2, 2014 in the amount of $19,834.
Attachments: Staff Report
8. NEW BUSINESS
**ADJOURN TO PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING**
A. PEPPER TREE FOUNDATION ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation Board of Directors receive and file this report.
Attachments: Staff Report
**RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING**
B. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED
SILVER SPUR LITTLE LEAGUE AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached 2026 Agreement with Silver Spur Little League for use of Ernie Howlett Park’s sports fields.
Attachments: Staff Report
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9. OLD BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 759
AMENDING RHEMC CHAPTER 3.38 (UPCCAA ADOPTION) AND
ORDINANCE NO. 760 ADDING RHEMC CHAPTER 3.40 (PUBLIC
PROJECT CONTRACTING POLICY)
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Stephen A. McEwen
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Hold the second reading and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 759 amending and restating municipal code chapter 3.38 (re-titled “Public Project Contracting - UPCCAA Adoption”); and 2) Hold the second reading and adopt proposed Ordinance No. 760 adding municipal code chapter 3.40 (“Public Project Contracting Policy”).
Attachments: Staff Report
B. ADOPTION OF PUBLIC PROJECT CONTRACTING POLICY
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney Stephen A. McEwen
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2614 establishing a Public Project Contracting Policy.
Attachments: Staff Report
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.
A. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND THE CAL CITIES 2026 MAYORS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ACADEMY, JANUARY 21-23, 2026, HYATT
REGENCY SACRAMENTO, CA
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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 IN MEMORY OF EILEEN HUPP
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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