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
Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026 2:30 PM Council Chamber
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor has called a Special Meeting of the City Council, to be called to order in the Council Chamber at City Hall at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The agenda for the Special Meeting with the items of business to be transacted or discussed is set forth below.
Posted by the office of the City Clerk on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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.
City Council meetings are conducted in a hybrid format, allowing members of the public to attend in person or remotely using the teleconference and/or videoconference information provided below.
Remote Meeting Participation Information:
Zoom Meeting Link:
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Meeting Passcode: 052440
Dial-In Number: (669) 900-6833
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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. Members of the public attending in person who wish to address the City Council are requested to complete a speaker card and provide it to the City Clerk. Members of the public attending remotely may use the “Raise Hand” feature or other instructions provided on the meeting platform to request to speak. Written public comments may be submitted to the City Clerk at [email protected] prior to the meeting.
Written comments received before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and made part of the administrative record, as appropriate.
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City Council Special Meeting Agenda August 20, 2026
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Memorandum from Lauren Pettit, City Clerk
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2640 canceling the November 3, 2026 election and appointing Britt Huff and Lisa Van Ingen Pope each to four-year terms of office as Council Members.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. PROPOSED WILDFIRE LIABILITY REFORMS
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the proposed wildfire liability reforms and direct staff to express the City’s opposition to the Governor’s proposal by joining the Cal Cities Local Government Sign-On Letter.
Attachments: Staff Report
5. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
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Americans With Disabilities Act: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (310) 377-1577 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.