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, September 22, 2026 7:00 PM Council Chamber
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3. ROLL CALL
4. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
A. PROCLAMATION: DECLARING OCTOBER 2026 "BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH"
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.) 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. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF AUGUST 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
C. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF AUGUST 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Staff Report
D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Recommendation: Review and approve.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
E. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Attachments: Draft Minutes
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026
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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 260213
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING OR AMENDING 10 CHAPTERS
Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney and Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Open the Public Hearing; 2) Take public testimony; 3) Discuss Ordinance No. 763; 4) Continue the Public Hearing to October 13, 2026; and 5) Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 763, amending seven existing chapters and adding three chapters to the Rolling Hills Estates Municipal Code, and determining the code amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 763
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. WILDFIRE CAMERA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITIES OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ROLLING HILLS, ROLLING
HILLS ESTATES, AND PALOS VERDES ESTATES
Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Palos Verdes Estates to manage and fund the established Wildfire Detection Camera System.
Attachments: Staff Report
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda September 22, 2026
B. ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM: SB 1383
RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE PRODUCT PROCUREMENT
Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager, Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager and Gabrielle Swain, Administrative Analyst Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve Waste Management’s proposal to procure 376 tons of qualifying compost, equivalent to the City’s 648-ton 2026 recovered organic waste procurement target, for a total cost of $5,640, with procurement completed by November 1, 2026, to remain eligible for reimbursement through the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program; and 2) Direct City staff to evaluate future procurement options, including the five-year procurement target option for the 2027-2031 compliance period and community-based composting opportunities involving local schools and the George F Canyon Nature Center, to determine how these approaches could help satisfy the City’s procurement requirements while providing community and educational benefits.
Attachments: Staff Report
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 764
AMENDING AND RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.44
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF BICYCLES, ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER MOTORIZED DEVICES, 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 conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 764.
Attachments: Staff Report + Ordinance No. 764
B. QUARTERLY WORK PLAN UPDATE
Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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.
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, October 13, 2026
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