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 14, 2026 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 APRIL 24, 2026 AS A "DAY OF
REMEMBRANCE" OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915-1923
Attachments: Proclamation
B. RESOLUTION: DECLARING SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES WEEK APRIL 19 - 25
Attachments: Resolution No. 2620
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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF MARCH 30, 2026
Recommendation: Review & approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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.
A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS - PROPOSED 2026
WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGE RATES PRESENTATION
Attachments: Presentation
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROPOSED ½ CENT
SALES TAX AND LETTER OF OPPOSTION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1768 (BRYAN): TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAXES: COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors proposed ½ cent sales tax; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to AB 1768:
Transactions and Use Taxes: County of Los Angeles.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 866 (BLAKESPEAR):
HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM:
HOUSING ELEMENT
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to SB 866 (Blakespear) - Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Programs: Housing Element.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2619 - ROLLING HILLS ESTATES SANITARY SEWER
MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2619, approving the updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), and authorizing the Legally Responsible Official (LRO) or his designee, to certify and submit the updated SSMP to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) by May 2, 2026.
Staff Report + Resolution No. 2619
Attachment B - 2026 Sewer System Management Plan
Attachments:
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D. ORDINANCE NO. 761 - AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 13.08 (SEWER SERVICE SYSTEM) OF THE ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
MUNICIPAL CODE
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce for a first reading proposed Ordinance No. 761 amending and restating Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 (Sewer Service System) and bring back the ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on April 28, 2026.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 761
E. JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE SOUTH BAY
REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the SBRHT JPA and appoint a Delegate and an Alternate to represent Rolling Hills Estates on the Trust’s Board of Directors.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 WORKPLAN UPDATE
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
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NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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