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 27, 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
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA VILLAGE BOARD PRESIDENT,
MONIQUE SUGIMOTO AND COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR JUDY BAYER
A.
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING JANUARY 27, 2026 AS
INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
Attachments: Proclamation
B. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING FEBRUARY 2026 AS AMERICAN
HEART MONTH
Attachments: Proclamation
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C. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING FEBRUARY 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY 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.) 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 DECEMBER 2025 & JANUARY 2026 Recommendation: Approve warrants 69163 through 69285 in the amount of $1,902,201.22 and Supplemental Warrants 120425 through 120625; 010126 through 011226; in the amount of $483,709.99 for a grand total amount of $2,385,911.21 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF DECEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF DECEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
6. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
A. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR DEBBY STEGURA &
NOMINATION OF NEW MAYOR
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RECESS FOR RECEPTION
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7. 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.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Memorandum from Mike Whitehead, Administrative Services Director and Fernando Estrada, Senior Accountant
Recommendation: That the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills Estates receive and file Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
10. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
11. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
12. 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.
13. 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. 2026 POLICY DEVELOPMENT SESSION - SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
Attachments: Staff Report
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B. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RE-APPOINTMENTS
Attachments: Staff Report
C. CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 CITY LEADERS SUMMIT - APRIL 22-24,
SACRAMENTO
D. CJPIA ELECTED OFFICIALS SUMMIT APRIL 29-MAY 1, CHULA VISTA E. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR MAY 15-17, INDIAN WELLS
14. 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
15. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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