CL_NWS_250122_D2 CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
January 22, 2025 Issue No. 25-02
HIGH WINDS & THE INCREASED RISK OF FIRE
Rolling Hills is a wildland-urban interface where homes and
vegetation meet. The National Weather Service has
reported concerning wind conditions recently and any fires
that develop could have the high potential for rapid fire
spread. Please be on alert and avoid activities that could
generate sparks or open flames.
CLEAR YOUR CANYON & PROTECT HOMES!
Remember to maintain the appropriate clearance
between structures and vegetation. The LA County Fire
Department (LACFD) regulates the first 200 feet from
structures in order to establish a defensible space. City
Ordinance No. 375 requires the removal of dead trees
and plants on the remainder of your property to help
keep our community safe from the threat of wildfires.
Residents may wish to consult with their gardener, arborist
or tree service to assess trees and shrubs and for
constructive clearance methods that avoid future
erosion. For inquiries, please call LACFD at 310-377-1584.
COMMUNAL BIN EVENT ENDS JANUARY 25
The City’s 8th communal bin event wraps up this
weekend. So, remember to take advantage.
The four locations are as follows:
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)
Residents can also order one FREE 40 cubic yard bin for
green waste disposal as a part of your annual
assessment fee. To order a free bin email
rollinghills@republicservices.com
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS TO PARTICIPATE:
• Place all green waste inside the bins.
• Do not leave any debris outside the bins.
• Piles need to be kept free of rocks and dirt.
• Do not dump non-green waste materials.
• Do not dump construction materials.
CITY WEBSITE UPDATES ON LAND MOVEMENT
The City’s website 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.
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For the time period Dec. 15, 2024 – January 11, 2025
None
U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S
City Council Meeting
1/27/25 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
2/18/25 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
3/27/25 at 8:30am
FINANCIAL CRIMES & EDUCATION
WORKSHOP ON CHECK FRAUD
When: Thursday, February 13 , 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Where: PV Library – 701 Silver Spur Road
Malaga Bank and the Peninsula Friends of the Library are
hosting four Financial Crimes & Education Workshops this
year in the Community room at the Palos Verdes Library.
Learn how to protect your personal and financial
information in today’s challenging environment. Join your
neighbors and hear from experts on how you can take
action. Sign up today as space is limited. Call or email:
Merlin David – 310-921-7505 or mdavid@pvldfriends.org
Helen Stoddart – hstoddart@malagabank.com
SCE OFFERS PLAN TO RESTORE POWER FOR
CITY’S IMPACTED RESIDENTS
In the past week, Southern California Edison (SCE) has
unveiled a plan to restore power to residents impacted
by the de-energization in September and began
notifying them via mail/phone/email.
If you are an impacted resident, please contact City Hall
to ensure that any additions made since September
(propane/solar/battery/generator, etc.) are properly
inspected and permitted now to ensure your fees are
waived per the LA County Board of Supervisors deadline
of December 31,2025. Call City Hall at 310-377-1521 for
assistance.
JANUARY CONSERVATION TIP
Given that agriculture is responsible for up to 80% of
California’s water use, reducing food waste has the dual
benefit of reducing water waste. Try meal planning. It’s good
for your wallet and the environment.
WEST BASIN FREE BARREL GIVEAWAY EVENTS
The last event is this weekend. Registration is highly
recommended.
• Rolling Hills Estates, Saturday, January 25
FREE PAPERBACK BOOK BY FORMER RESIDENT
DON GALES STILL 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.
BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
David McKinnie ran unopposed and was re-elected to
the RHCA Board for a 3-year term.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, JANUARY 27, 2025
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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. APPROVE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
6. BLUE FOLDER ITEMS (SUPPLEMENTAL) 7. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion.
A. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2025
B. APPROVE MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE AGENDA
C. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: JANUARY 13, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
D. PAYMENT OF BILLS
E. REPUBLIC SERVICES RECYCLING TONNAGE AND COMPLAINT REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2024
9. EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 10. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. ZONING CASE NO. 24-074: SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION, GRADING, STABLE ACCESS, WALLS EXCEEDING A HEIGHT OF 3 FEET AND 2.5 FEET AVERAGE (UP
TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET), AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS; CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A RECREATIONAL GAME COURT (TENNIS COURT), STABLE WITH
LOFT GREATER THAN 200 SQUARE FEET, CORRAL GREATER THAN 550 SQUARE FEET; AND VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS, SITE DISTURBANCE OF MORE THAN 40 PERCENT, NONEXEMPT GRADING EXPORT, AND DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONDITIONS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT PER ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.16.210(A) AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (LOT 123-RH) (WHITCOMBE)
B. ZONING CASE NO. 24-053: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED STRUCTURE THAT EXCEEDS 200 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 74 EASTFIELD DRIVE, ROLLING
HILLS, CA 90274, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 119-EF) (COCKE)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A. RECEIVE AND FILE AN UPDATE REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE EMERGENCY OUTDOOR SIREN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM PROJECT AND EMERGENCY OPERATION
PROCEDURES
B. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BENNETT LANDSCAPE FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION PROVIDING
LANDSCAPING SERVICES ON THE CITY HALL CAMPUS 14. MATTERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
A. CONSIDERATION OF SUMITTING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FORMER RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER HON. JOHN
CRUIKSHANK TO THE WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT TO FILL THE RECENTLY VACATED DIVIDSON 1 DIRECTOR'S SEAT (COUNCILMEMBER MIRSCH)
15. MATTER FROM STAFF
A. RECEIVE AND FILE FIRE FUEL ABATEMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2024 (OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31)
B. RECEIVE AND FILE A VERBAL UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE CITY HALL CAMPUS BACKUP GENERATOR 16. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 (B)(1) TITLE: CITY MANAGER
B. EXISTING LITIGATION - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(1) THE CITY FINDS, BASED ON ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL, THAT DISCUSSION IN OPEN SESSION
WILL PREJUDICE THE POSITION OF THE CITY IN THE LITIGATION. (1 CASE) a. NAME OF CASE: CONNIE ANDERSEN, ET AL. V. CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY, ET AL.
(SEAVIEW CASE) CASE NO.: 24STCV20953
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES) CPUC COMPLAINTS AGAINST SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SOCAL GAS
17. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 18. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 AT 7:00 P.M.