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, July 28, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chamber
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. RECOGNITION OF KATHLEEN MCGOWAN
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. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE & JULY 2026
Recommendation: Approve warrants 69822 through 70017 in the amount of $2,233,364.47; and Supplemental Warrants 070126 - 070926; in the amount of $261,240.26 for a grand total amount of $2,494,604.73 with proper audit Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF JUNE 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF JUNE 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Attachments: Staff Report
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F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Minutes
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2637 - ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED SCHEDULE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2637, establishing an updated schedule of Community Development Department and Public Works Department fees and charges for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2637
I. SBCCOG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
J. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER
Recommendation: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2638, appointing Fernando Estrada as City Treasurer, effective July 28, 2026.
Attachments: Staff Report
K. 2026 HILLS ARE ALIVE RACE DEBRIEF
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
L. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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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. PRESENTATION BY PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED
AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Matt Morrow, Community Services Coordinator
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached 2026/2027 Agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization Region 10 for use of Highridge Park’s two grass fields.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED PALOS
VERDES PENINSULA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Matt Morrow, Community Services Coordinator
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached 2026/2027 Agreement with Palos Verdes Peninsula Girls Softball League for use of Highridge Park’s softball field.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: AMERICA 250
COMMEMORATION PROPOSAL
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed western sycamore tree, installation location, and Option 1 of the plaque text options for the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Attachments: Staff Report
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D. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: WALL OF
RECOGNITION PLAQUE - MICHAEL C. WHITEHEAD
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the addition of a bronze plaque to the recognition wall honoring Michael C. Whitehead’s tenure with the City.
Attachments: Staff Report
E. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE
RECOGNITION CAMERA REPLACEMENT PURCHASE
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $79,778.85 for the City’s replacement of ALPR cameras.
Attachments: Staff Report
F. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AWARD OF AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager, Mike Goldsmith, Maintenance Superintendent, Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor
Recommendation: That the City Council award a five-year agreement to Bennett Landscape for landscape maintenance services in the amount of $35,405 per month, for an annual total of $424,860 effective September 1, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
G. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG PALOS VERDES PENINSULA
MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING OF
THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and direct staff to provide written notification to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes that the City of Rolling Hills Estates will not participate in Optional Task 8.
Attachments: Staff Report
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H. GEORGE F CANYON NATURE CENTER UPDATE
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file an update on the George F Canyon Nature Center Project; 2) Approve an additional project appropriation of $300,000 to address unforeseen utility relocation costs, construction change orders, and remaining project contingencies; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary amendments or change orders within the approved project budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
I. ADOPTION OF TITLE VI POLICY
Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2639 approving the City's Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy.
Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2639
J. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WORKPLAN
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.44 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF BICYCLES AND
MOTORIZED DEVICES (E-BIKES) AND CHAPTER 10.46 REGARDING THE
REGULATION OF WHEELED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN
PATHS AND TRAILS
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney, Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the proposed Municipal Code amendments and provide direction to staff so that a final ordinance may be presented for adoption.
Attachments: Staff Report
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.
A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR CAL
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
Attachments: Voting Delegate Information Packet
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager (Annual Evaluation)
14. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF KEN DYDA AND DIANE DUBOIS
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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