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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
MAYOR ZERUNYAN called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
Led by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Volunteer Stewart Forman.
3. ROLL CALL
City Council Members Present: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan City Council Members Absent: Stegura
City Staff Present: City Manager Greg Grammer
Assistant City Manager Alexa Davis
City Attorney Don Davis
Administrative Services Director Mike Whitehead
Comm. Dev/PW Director Jeannie Naughton
Public Works Manager Kirsten Graham
City Clerk Lauren Pettit
Assistant to the City Manager Jessica Slawson
Senior Accountant Fernando Estrada
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
VOLUNTEER STEWART FORMAN
MAYOR ZERUNYAN presented Mr. Forman with a Resolution of Commendation in recognition of his dedicated service. Lomita Station Captain Guerrero was also introduced and joined in honoring Mr. Forman for his many years of commitment and contributions to the community.
B. RECOGNITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR MIKE WHITEHEAD
ON HIS RETIREMENT
MAYOR ZERUNYAN and members of the City Council recognized Administrative Services Director Mike Whitehead for his dedicated service and significant contributions to the City throughout his tenure. In appreciation of his years of commitment, the City Council presented Mr. Whitehead with a Resolution of Commendation and a City Street Sign, and extended their best wishes on his retirement.
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 will be considered under New Business.) COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 5A-G AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
APPROVED.
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B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE 2026
APPROVED WARRANTS 69769 THROUGH 69821 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$176,766.87; AND SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTS 060426 THROUGH
060526; IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,807.04 FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $281,573.91 WITH PROPER AUDIT.
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF MAY 2026
RECEIVED AND FILED.
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF MAY 2026
RECEIVED AND FILED.
E. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2026
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2026
REVIEWED AND APPROVED.
G. TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2026
RECEIVED AND FILED.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT / PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION BY PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERN Peninsula High School Intern Jordan Weinert highlighted how she gained firsthand experience in local government through City tours and departmental rotations, learning about public service, administration, and marketing.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Open the Public Hearing and take any public testimony related to the budget adoption, including fees and charges, fund balance policy, investment policy, and pension funding policy; 2) Close the Public Hearing; and 3) Review and adopt: a. Resolution 2625 - Adopting the Consolidated Budget; b. Resolution 2626 - Adopting the City’s Gann Appropriations Limit; c.
Resolution 2627 - Adopting the Schedule of General Municipal Fees and Charges; d.
Resolution 2628 - Adopting the Schedule of Community Development Department and Public Works Department Fees And Charges; and e. Statement of Fund Balance Policy, Statement of Investment Policy, Statement of Pension Funding Policy and Statement of Debt Management and Disclosure Policy.
Senior Accountant Estrada provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, as a member of the Audit/Finance Subcommittee alongside COUNCIL MEMBER STEGURA, commended staff on their work on the budget, noting not a single typo was found.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
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COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2625 - ADOPTING THE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2625 by title.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2626 - ADOPTING THE CITY’S GANN
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2626 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2627 - ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL FEES AND CHARGES.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2627 by title.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2628 - ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES
AND CHARGES
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2628 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE POLICY, STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY, STATEMENT OF PENSION FUNDING POLICY AND STATEMENT OF DEBT MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE POLICY.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS FY 2026-27
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt: 1) Resolution 2629, adopting the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Rolling Hills Estates Employees’ Association; 2) Resolution 2630 authorizing the number of positions and salary ranges, re-establishing the Administrative Analyst classification; 3) Resolution 2631 authorizing the number of positions and salary ranges; and 4) Resolution 2632 authorizing the number of positions and salary ranges for Part-Time employees in the City service
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2629, ADOPTING THE 2026-2027 MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2629 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2630 AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS
AND SALARY RANGES, RE-ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE
ANALYST CLASSIFICATION
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2630 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2631 AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS
AND SALARY RANGES
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2631 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2632 AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS
AND SALARY RANGES FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES IN THE CITY
SERVICE.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2632 by title.
B. OVERVIEW OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
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Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the LASD Service Level Authorization 575 Form for FY 2026-27 at a total City annual cost of $3,039,843.33.
Assistant to the City Manager Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Staff explained that the Liability Trust Fund has increased consistently each year by 1 – 1.5%, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ.
Captain Guerrero explained what a “non-relief” is as referenced in the cost model, noting that their responsibilities are not covered as opposed to a 56-hour deputy, pulling coverage from other units always providing coverage to the City, in response to MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE LASD SERVICE LEVEL AUTHORIZATION 575 FORM FOR FY 2026-27 AT A TOTAL CITY ANNUAL COST OF $3,039,843.33.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
C. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ESTATES AND CITIES OF LOMITA, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, AND ROLLING
HILLS RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM (UAS) DRONES FOR THE LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rolling Hills Estates and cities of Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills relating to the procurement of drones for the Lomita Sheriff’s Station.
Assistant to the City Manager Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Captain Guerrero confirmed that the City is participating in the pilot program and, in response to an inquiry from COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, stated that the drones are expected to have an operational lifespan of approximately two years.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ also asked whether the warranty covers intentional damage to the drones.
In response to a question from COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, Captain Guerrero explained that the drone operators have already completed the required training.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER expressed concerns regarding the noise generated by the drones and asked if consideration had been given to how their use may affect horses within the City's equestrian community.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AND CITIES OF LOMITA, RANCHO
PALOS VERDES, AND ROLLING HILLS RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF DRONES FOR THE LOMITA SHERIFF’S STATION.
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AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
D. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Recommendation: That the City Council review and adopt the following resolutions:
Resolutions No. 2633 - Calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Rolling Hills Estates on November 3, 2026; and requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors consolidate the election with the Statewide General Election; and Resolution No. 2634 - Adopting regulations pertaining to candidate statements.
City Clerk Pettit provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
In response to an inquiry from COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, City Clerk Pettit explained that the County has estimated the cost of conducting the election at $27,743.19.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2633 - CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; AND REQUESTING THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONSOLIDATE THE
ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2633 by title.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2634 - ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2634 by title.
E. ESTABLISHMENT OF AD HOC WASTE SUBCOMMITTEE
Recommendation: That the City Council establish an Ad Hoc Waste Services Subcommittee and appoint two Councilmembers to review the City's waste services franchise agreement and evaluate options regarding the future agreement for solid waste collection and disposal services.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
MAYOR ZERUNYAN volunteered himself and COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ to serve on the ad hoc committee, noting that both have extensive experience serving on the longstanding Waste Subcommittee.
Assistant City Manager Davis explained the distinction between the standing Subcommittee and the ad hoc committee established for contract negotiations, as well as their respective Brown Act requirements, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF.
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Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ESTABLISH AN AD HOC WASTE SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE AND
APPOINT MAYOR ZERUNYAN AND COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ TO
REVIEW THE CITY'S WASTE SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND
EVALUATE OPTIONS REGARDING THE FUTURE AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
F. 2026 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Cal Cities Legislative Update and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to communicate the City’s support for or opposition to these bills, as requested, when it is in the City’s interest to do so.
Assistant to the City Manager Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
RECEIVE AND FILE THE CAL CITIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER TO COMMUNICATE THE
CITY’S SUPPORT FOR OR OPPOSITION TO THESE BILLS, AS
REQUESTED, WHEN IT IS IN THE CITY’S INTEREST TO DO SO.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
G. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1361 (DURAZO): TRANSIT-ORIENTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: GOVERNMENTS: LOCAL TRANSIT AGENCIES AND
PROJECTS
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to SB 1361 (Durazo) - Transit-oriented housing developments: local governments: transit agencies and projects.
Assistant to the City Manager Slawson provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO SB 1361 (DURAZO) - TRANSIT-ORIENTED HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS: LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: TRANSIT AGENCIES AND PROJECTS.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
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H. RESOLUTION NO. 2635 - CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THREE YEARS (FY 2027-30)
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2635, authorizing the City to continue participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) for three years (Fiscal Years 2027-2030) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Cooperation Agreement.
Community Development & Public Works Director Naughton provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Community Development & Public Works Director Naughton explained that the $20,000 amount is standard for a City the size of Rolling Hills Estates, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2635, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) FOR THREE YEARS (FISCAL YEARS 2027-2030) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2635 by title.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2636 AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S COST RECOVERY POLICY Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2636 amending the City's Cost Recovery Policy and approving revisions to the fee adjustment provisions to provide greater flexibility in implementing fee updates based on market conditions and fee study findings.
Assistant City Manager Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
MAYOR PRO TEM SCHACHTER moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2636 AMENDING THE CITY'S COST RECOVERY
POLICY AND APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE FEE ADJUSTMENT
PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN IMPLEMENTING FEE UPDATES BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS AND FEE STUDY FINDINGS.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
City Clerk Pettit read Resolution No. 2636 by title.
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B. AMENDMENT TO POLICY REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT,
GOODS, AND SERVICES
Recommendation: That the City Council amend the City’s Procurement Policy as provided in the attached redlined version of the Policy.
City Attorney Davis provided a staff report (as per the agenda material).
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF expressed concern about increasing the threshold to $50,000.
City Attorney Davis explained the threshold is intended to streamline procurement for small, specialized projects where the cost and staff time required for an RFP may outweigh the benefit, in response to COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF. He noted expenditures remain subject to the budget, internal review, and audit oversight, while larger consulting contracts would still come before the City Council.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN agreed the proposal represented a practical cost-benefit balance, stating that the time and expense of formal procurement for smaller projects was not justified and expressed support for the proposed threshold.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by MAYOR PRO TEM
SCHACHTER, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
APPROVE THE CITY’S PROCUREMENT POLICY AS AMENDED.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
C. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 WORKPLAN UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive and file.
City Manager Grammer provided a staff report (as per the agenda material), presenting the Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025–26 Work Plan update, highlighting progress on major City initiatives. Construction is underway on the George F Canyon Nature Center and the Palos Verdes Drive North/Dapplegray School Intersection Improvement Project. He also announced FEMA and Cal OES approval of the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, completion of several work plan items including the Parks and Recreation Fee Study, alarm permit elimination, street resurfacing improvements, procurement policy update, and the Ernie Howlett Tennis Club pilot program. Additional updates included progress on the Peter Weber Equestrian Center restroom project, upcoming zoning code updates, horse census, and e-bike regulations that will return to the Council in July.
Public comment was invited in-person in the Council Chamber, via email and via eComment.
No public testimony was received.
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ moved, seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF, TO APPROVE AS FOLLOWS BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
RECEIVE AND FILE.
AYES: Brown Schachter, Huff, Schmitz, Zerunyan
ABSENT: Stegura
10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
None.
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11. CITY COUNCIL / REGIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
COUNCIL MEMBER SCHMITZ attended the recent California Contract Cities Association’s Legislative Committee meeting, with another meeting scheduled tomorrow.
COUNCIL MEMBER HUFF attended the 10th Anniversary Celebration of PV Village along with Assistant City Manager Davis, earlier this evening.
MAYOR ZERUNYAN will be speaking to the Peninsula Seniors at their Bohannon Lecture Series on July 1.
12. MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FALL EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT IN OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 28 - 30, 2026
CONSENSUS FOR ANY/ALL TO ATTEND AND MAYOR ZERUNYAN PLANS TO ATTEND.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) One potential case
NO REPORTABLE ACTION.
B. 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)
NO REPORTABLE ACTION.
14. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR ZERUNYAN adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of a regular City Council meeting.
Submitted by, Approved by,
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Lauren Pettit, City Clerk Frank V. Zerunyan, Mayor