CL_NWS_241218_D1 CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
December 18, 2024 Issue No. 24-24
CITY HALL HOLIDAY HOURS
City Hall will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and
Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday, as
well as Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of the
New Year’s holiday.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
December 26 through January 13
To participate, place your tree next to your green waste,
with decorations and stands removed. Republic Services
will transport it to a facility where it will be used for mulch
and compost. Flocked trees and trees coated with fire
retardant will be accepted. Please cut trees over six feet
in half. Do not place trees in plastic bags. If you have
questions, please contact Republic Services Customer
Service Department at 1-800-299-4898.
FREE PAPERBACK BOOK BY FORMER RESIDENT
DON GALES AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL
The family of former 60-year Middleridge Lane resident
Don Gales has donated copies of his book titled
Handbook of Wildflowers, Weeds, Wildlife and Weather of
the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula to the City for
distribution on a first come, first serve basis. Don worked
for the U.S. government weather bureau and his pastime
was studying nature. The book includes the history of the
peninsula including reasons for city names, streets, and
landmarks, weather and climate patterns, geology, a
map with names and locations of canyons, lists of all birds
/wildlife, documentation of life in the ocean tidepools,
and more. Visit City Hall for a copy during regular business
hours Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5pm.
DECEMBER WATER CONSERVATION TIP
Leaky faucets, pipes, and hoses are draining our most
valuable resource. One drop every second can waste
five gallons in a single day. Every drop counts. Please be
mindful of leaks and repair as soon as possible.
WEST BASIN FREE BARREL GIVEAWAY EVENTS
This fall, West Basin is wrapping up its drive-through rain
barrel pick-up events on two Saturdays in January at
different locations throughout the service area. The
district is giving away a total of 1,500 free rain barrels to
help our collective residents save water and money,
while reducing stormwater runoff. Events will be held at
the following locations and may be attended by any
qualified resident within the West Basin Service Area.
Registration is highly recommended.
• Malibu, Saturday, January 11
• Rolling Hills Estates, Saturday, January 25
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period December 1 - 7, 2024
None
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
1/13/25 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
1/21/25 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
1/23/25 at 8:30am
REMINDER: PLANNING DEPARTMENT HOURS
As a reminder to residents and their contracted vendors, the
Planning Department’s public counter is open for walk- ins
from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Thursday only.
For one-on-one consultations with the Planning Department,
appointments must be scheduled ahead of time by phone
at 310-377-1521 or through email at planning@cityofrh.net.
Available appointment time slots are between 12:00 pm and
3:30 pm Monday through Thursday only.
Please note: the Planning Department is closed on Fridays
and during City-observed holidays.
CITY WEBSITE UPDATES ON LAND MOVEMENT
The City’s website now includes an “Emergency Alerts” tab
with information regarding current events and expedited
permitting of generators, propane, or solar panels for
impacted residents. Visit https://www.rolling-hills.org and
click on “read more” for current information.
THE SEASON OF STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS
Wind gusts have been implicated in some of the largest
and deadliest wildfires in California including the
Mountain Fire in early November. The Los Angeles County
Fire Department reminds residents living in wildfire-prone
areas to take appropriate precautions:
• See something, say something. Report any sign of smoke
or fire immediately to your local fire department by
dialing 9-1-1. If you dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone, be
sure to know your location.
• Have your Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan in place.
It is critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set!
Go! program that provides important pre planning and
evacuation information.
• Prepare for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). During
elevated weather conditions, utility companies may
temporarily shut off power in high-risk areas. Please plan
for this possibility and consult with your local utility
company for more information.
To download the Ready! Set! Go! Wildfire Action Plan and
view other informational how-to videos, visit
fire.lacounty.gov/rsg
RHCA HOLIDAY HOURS
The RHCA office will be closing for the holidays from
Monday, December 23 at 12:00 noon and will re-open on
Thursday, January 2 at 7:45am.
RHCA MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING AND
BOARD MEMBER ELECTION
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
at Dapplegray School Multi-Purpose Room
There is one seat up for election. Ballots are due to be
mailed out to members in mid-December. They will be
sent out by US mail.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, JANUARY 13, 2024
THIS AGENDA MAY NOT BE COMPLETE. THE FINAL AGENDA WILL BE POSTED AT CITY HALL 72 HOURS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. THE FINAL AGENDA IS ALSO POSTED ON THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS WEBSITE AT WWW.ROLLING-HILLS.ORG. THERE IS NO 2ND MEETING IN DECEMBER.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CITY HALL.
SAVE THE DATE:
COMMUNAL GREEN WASTE BIN LOCATIONS
JANUARY 18 - 25, 2025
Communal bin locations:
1. Middleridge Rd and Blackwater Canyon Trail
2. South East corner of Saddleback Rd and Portuguese Bend Rd.
3. Saddleback Rd. adjacent to Bent Springs Trail
4. Saddleback and Poppy Trail (two bins)
REMINDER: Do not overfill or leave green waste on the ground
adjacent to the bins if they are full. Republic will replace bins.