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CL_NWS_250806_D1 CITY COUNCIL James Black, M.D. Bea Dieringer Leah Mirsch Jeff Pieper Patrick Wilson August 6, 2025 Issue No. 25-15 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA MULTI- JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Help Shape Our Community’s Resilience Plan. The cities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are working together to develop a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, a key document that identifies local hazards, assesses risks, and outlines strategies to reduce the impact of disasters such as wildfires, earthquakes, and severe weather. We want to hear from you! Your input is essential in helping us understand the community’s concerns and priorities when it comes to public safety and emergency preparedness. Please take a few minutes to complete the community survey by visiting: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVP_HMP Or simply scan the QR code with your phone camera below: Thank you for being an important part of making the Rolling Hills safer and more resilient for all . AUGUST WATER CONSERVATION TIP To help preserve our vital water resources, residents are encouraged to limit lawn watering to early morning or late evening hours, when evaporation rates are lowest. For long-term savings and sustainability, consider replacing traditional grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping, which requires significantly less water while enhancing the beauty and resilience of your property. Please visit the City’s website, Rolling-Hills.org, for drought- tolerant, fire resilient plant suggestions under Emergency Preparedness/Defensible Space & Plant Selection. DRIVE SAFE, WATCH YOUR SPEED As a friendly reminder, please be mindful of your speed, especially when driving downhill where its easier to go faster than intended. Sticking to the posted speed limit not only keeps you safe, but also helps everyone in our community safe- yourself, your neighbors, and their families. Speeding, even by just a few miles per hour, can significantly increase the stopping distance and the risk of accidents. Thank you for helping to keep our roads and community safe! ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED For the time period June 29 – July 12, 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 8/11/25 at 7:00pm Planning Commission Meeting 8/19/25 at 6:30pm Traffic Commission Meeting 9/25/25 at 8:30am PLANNING DEPARTMENT- WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR PROJECTS We’re here to help bring your projects to life! Our Planning Department is available Monday – Thursday (Closed on Fridays) during the following hours: Walk-In Hours: 8:00am to 11:00am By Appointment: 12:00pm to 3:30pm We encourage you to share this information with your architects, contractors, or anyone assisting with your project, so we can provide the best possible support. CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION REMINDERS To ensure your project gets off to a smooth and successful start, here are a few helpful reminders: Let’s Connect Early: Before beginning any work, please connect with our Planning staff to make sure your plans align with the City’s Municipal Code. We're happy to help answer questions and guide you through each step of the process. C&D Permit Requirement: If your project involves moving materials in or out of the city, a Construction & Demolition (C&D) Permit is required. Permit Fee: is $1,150. $1,000 is refundable upon verification that at least 65% of the materials were recycled. Applying is Easy: You or your contractor can apply online at www.rolling-hills.org. Avoid Delays: Unpermitted construction may result in a Code Violation and a stop work order. Securing proper permits helps keep your project running smoothly and on schedule. COURTS CLUB ENDLESS SUMMER BREAKFAST SUNDAY, AUGUST 17- 9AM-12 NOON Come enjoy a relaxed morning of tennis and pickleball with fellow courts club members! We’ll have tasty food, refreshing drinks and plenty of time to play or just hang out and catch up. This free event is open to all residents, so bring your racquet or paddle and appetite. We can’t wait to see you there! SAVE THE DATE – DINNER ON THE GREEN WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 - 5:30pm The RHCA and The Needs of Seniors Committee is hosting the last Dinner on the Green of the summer season at the RHCA & City Hall Lawn. $25 Per Person – The Fix Burgers on Wheels Menu: Burgers and Fries, Beef, Chicken, or Beyond Meat. Refreshments, Coffee, Desserts. Live Music by Running Brand Band. RSVP: 310-544-6222 or email: info@rhca.net SAVE THE DATE The Women's Community Club of Rolling Hills Annual Tea will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 1-3PM Stay tuned, more details to follow! RENTALS FROM THE WOMEN’S CLUB Table and chair rentals are available to Rolling Hills residents at a competitive price. Please contact Lisa Waldo at 310-872-0472 for all your rental needs. TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MON DAY, AUGUST 11, 2025 7:00 p.m. 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 A. Receive and file a verbal update from the Los Angeles County Fire Department regarding the annual Defensible Space Inspections as conducted in June 2025 B. Receive and file a presentation from the City of Rolling Hills Summer Interns on their respective projects 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 Regular Meeting of August 11, 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 Minutes of July 28, 2025: City Council Regular Meeting D. Payment of Bills E. Adopt Resolution No. 1396 authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget modification to increase appropriations by $158,679 in Fund 40-935 from a transfer of general fund reserves for providing construction services on the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project F. Approve Sixth Amendment to a professional services agreement with Alan Palermo for project management services during Fiscal Year 2025-26 for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $22,770 and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment 9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items 10. Commission Items 11. Public Hearings 12. Discussion Items A. Consideration and discussion regarding vehicles parked within roadside easements and potential public safety impacts on major evacuation routes as well as ingress/egress access on smaller roads B. Consideration of awarding a construction contract to Fidelity Builders, Inc. for providing construction services on the Tennis Court ADA Improvement Project in an amount not-to-exceed $783,506.25, Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act 13. Matters From the City Council A. Consideration and approval of questions to be used for Traffic Commission appointment interviews during the August 25, 2025 City Council Special Meeting 14. Matters From Staff A. Receive and file information regarding Electric Bicycle (E-Bike) regulations, prohibition and safety measures B. Receive and file Code Enforcement Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2025 (April 1 to June 30) 15. Recess to Closed Session A. Conference With Legal Counsel - 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. (3 Cases) a. Name of Case: Connie Andersen, Et Al. V. California Water Company, Et Al. (Seaview Case) Case No.: 24stcv20953 b. Name of Case: City of Rolling Hills V. SCE CPUC Docket No. C.24-10-008 c. Name of Case: City of Rolling Hills V. SoCalGas CPUC Docket No. C.24-10-009 B. Conference With Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation A Closed Session will be held, Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(C) And (D)(4) Regarding The Decision of Whether to Initiate Litigation (1 Case) 17. Reconvene to Open Session 18. Adjournment Next Regular Meeting: Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00pm.