ADJOURNED JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 1
APRIL 28, 2026
MINUTES
ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION APRIL 28, 2026
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
An Adjourned Joint meeting of the City Council, Planning Commission and Park & Activities Commission of the City of Rolling Hills Estates was called to order at 5:40 PM.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Stegura, Zerunyan
Planning Commissioners Present: Nicklas, Romanelli, Schachter Planning Commissioners Absent: Medawar, Repp-Loadsman, Victor, Yoo Park & Activities Commissioners Present: Pope, Persichina Park & Activities Commissioners Absent: Bain, Ciarolla, Holdsworth, Johnson, McCormick
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
City Attorney Don Davis
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
CommDev/PW Director Jeannie Naughton
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Asst to the City Manager Jessica Slawson
Senior Accountant Fernando Estrada
Public Works Manager Kirsten Graham
CommServices Supervisor Rosa Pinuelas
Administrative Assistant Denise Jaramillo
Office Assistant Izabela Villalbazo
4. PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. BROWN ACT TRAINING / SB 707 COMPLIANCE
City Attorney Davis provided a presentation (as per the agenda material), providing an overview of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California’s open-meeting law enacted in 1953 to ensure that the public’s business is conducted transparently. The presentation emphasized the importance of proper meeting procedures, including posting agendas at least 72 hours in advance for regular meetings, providing clear descriptions of items, and generally prohibiting action on non-agendized items except in limited circumstances such as emergencies or urgent needs arising after posting.
The presentation also reviewed requirements for public access and participation, noting that meetings must be held in accessible locations without barriers such as fees or registration requirements, and that the public has the right to attend, review meeting materials, record proceedings, and provide comment. Overall, the presentation stressed the importance of transparency, careful adherence to procedural requirements, and consulting legal counsel when questions arise.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned meeting at 6:45 PM to the regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by, Approved by,
Lauren Pettit Frank V. Zerunyan
City Clerk Mayor