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, August 25, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chamber
*CLOSED SESSION WILL COMMENCE AT 6:00 PM AND REGULAR AGENDA WILL COMMENCE AT 7:00 PM
NOTE: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
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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.
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
NONE
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 AUGUST 2026
Recommendation: Approve warrants 70018 through 70090 in the amount of $278,903.82; and Supplemental Warrants 071026 - 080626; in the amount of $995,073.98 for a grand total amount of $1,273,977.80 with proper audit Attachments: Demands & Warrants
C. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF JULY 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF JULY 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 JULY 28, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
G. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 3, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
H. PALOS VERDES PENINSULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND
REGIONAL CONTRACT LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES OF JUNE 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Peninsula Public Safety Committee Minutes
Regional Contract Law Committee Minutes
Attachments:
I. POLITICAL REFORM ACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/CITY
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
J. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
K. SBCCOG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
L. 2026 BIANNUAL CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT, DECEMBER 8, 2025 TO AUGUST 2, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
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" DRAWING FOR ONE YEAR
OF FREE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE SERVICE
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. MASTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (MPSA) FOR MS4 PERMIT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THREE FISCAL YEARS (2026-29).
Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Master Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec) for Municipal Stormwater Consulting Services and execute Task Order No. 2026-01 for a three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $360,800, plus a 10% contingency ($36,080), for a total contract authorization of $396,880, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PENINSULA
HOLIDAY PARADE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve changing the date of this year’s parade to December 12, 2026; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Agreement with Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC., to provide parade management services for the Peninsula Holiday Parade of Lights on December 12, 2026, approved as to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. PARK AND ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT PROPOSAL - SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN OVERFLOW
PARKING FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the South Coast Botanic Garden’s request for after-hours use of Ernie Howlett Park for overflow parking associated with special events at the Garden on select dates from September 2026 through January 2027, subject to the conditions and fees outlined in the attached report.
Attachments: Staff Report
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D. LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 1751 (QUIRK-SILVA):
MISSING MIDDLE TOWNHOME OWNERSHIP ACT
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of opposition to AB 1751 (Quirk-Silva) - Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. REVISED 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
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the revised 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.
Attachments: Staff Report
B. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Steve McEwen, Assistant City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Fifth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor.
Attachments: Staff Report
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10. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
A. ORDINANCE NO. 762 AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 2.12 OF
THE ROLLING HILLS ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Steve McEwen, Assistant City Attorney
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce for a first reading proposed Ordinance No. 762 amending and restating Municipal Code Chapter 2.12, redesignating the office formerly referred to as director of finance to reflect the current title, director of administrative services, and bring back the ordinance for a second reading and adoption at the City Council meeting on September 8, 2026.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 762
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING LIABILITY COVERAGE FOR ALL CITY
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES UNDER A MASTER COMMERCIAL
GOVERNMENT CRIME INSURANCE POLICY
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney, Steve McEwen, Assistant City Attorney and Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2642, approving liability coverage for all City officers and employees under a master government crime insurance policy.
Attachments: Staff Report
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.
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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-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) One potential case
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: Tennis Club Facilities at Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard Agency negotiators: City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community Services Supervisor
Negotiation: Consideration of lease/concession process, price, and terms of payment
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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