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, May 12, 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
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2026 "MENTAL HEALTH
AWARENESS MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
B. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 2026 "MATERNAL MENTAL
HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
Attachments: Proclamation
C. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 16, 2026 "NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY"
Attachments: Proclamation
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D. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING MAY 11-16, 2026 "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK"
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. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
C. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED JOINT MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ADJOURNED MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
F. SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' APRIL BOARD
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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G. RESOLUTION NO. 2622 - AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF PROPOSITION C
LOCAL RETURN FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2622, authorizing receipt of Proposition C Local Return funds from the City of Rolling Hills for Transportation Projects and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Proposition C Funds Assignment Agreement with the City of Rolling Hills.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2622
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
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. AWARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR INTERSECTION CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS AT PALOS
VERDES DRIVE NORTH AND DAPPLEGRAY SCHOOL ENTRANCE
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the bid from Sequel Contractors Inc. in the amount of $6,341,282.50, plus a 10% contingency ($634,128.25) for a grand total of $6,975,410.75; and 2) Direct the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney to execute a Public Works Contract between the City of Rolling Hills Estates and Sequel Contractors Inc., all to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. OPEN MEETING - BROWN ACT POLICY
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council review the proposed Policy, suggest any revisions, and approve the Policy (as it may be revised).
Attachments: Staff Report
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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.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Zee, et al. v. City of Rolling Hills Estates, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 24STCV22092 (Lead Action)
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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