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 26, 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 website 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 website 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 31, 2026 "WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY"
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.) 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. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF MAY 2026
Recommendation: Approve warrants 69618 through 69707 in the amount of $209,523.20; and Supplemental Warrants 050126 through 050626; in the amount of $247,038.82 for a grand total amount of $456,562.02 with proper audit.
Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF APRIL 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF APRIL 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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. WASTE MANAGEMENT "RECYCLING HERO" QUARTERLY DRAWING
FOR ONE YEAR OF FREE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE
SERVICE
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUEST FOR RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Aide
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Waste Management’s request for a rate adjustment on all levels of service as included in the attached FY 2026-27 Collection Service Rate Schedule, effective July 1, 2026.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WEST COAST
ARBORISTS (WCA) FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Mike Goldsmith, Maintenance Superintendent
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Tree Maintenance Services with West Coast Arborists, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in an amount not to exceed $212,283 for street maintenance and grid pruning program.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED “MEASURE M FUNDING
AGREEMENT MULTI-YEAR SUB REGIONAL PROGRAM” WITH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(LACMTA) FOR THE ROLLING HILLS ROAD MULTI-MODAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Measure M Funding Agreement (Amendment No. 1) Multi-Year Sub Regional Program, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), in the grand total amount of $4,698,650.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
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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.
NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for a Budget Study Session CITY COUNCIL Page 4
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