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CL_NWS_260108_F_A CITY COUNCIL James Black, M.D. Bea Dieringer Leah Mirsch Jeff Pieper Patrick Wilson January 8, 2026 Issue No. 26-01 CITY HALL CLOSED JANUARY 19 City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK Day. HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULE No pick-ups will occur on Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK Day. Residents who normally have trash collected on Monday will receive service on Tuesday and Tuesday pickups will happen on Wednesday. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM December 26 through January 13 Place tree next to your green waste, with decorations and stands removed. Republic will 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. Questions? Contact Republic Services Customer Service Department at 1-800-299-4898. COMMUNAL BIN EVENT JANUARY 17-24 The City will hold its 10th Communal Bin Event at the four locations below. The Communal Bin events are rotated throughout the community to encourage residents to remove excess vegetation and conduct fire abatement activities from their properties. The four locations are as follows: 1. Quail Ridge N. just north of Crest Road West (2 bins) 2. On the Corner of Crest Road W. and Quail Ridge N. adjacent to 1 Crest Road W. 3. On Spur Lane just west of Cinchring Road on Cal Water’s - Water Tank Property. 4. On Portuguese Bend Road across from 52 Portuguese Bend on the west side of the street. 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. • Do not overfill or leave green waste on the ground adjacent to the bins if they are full. Republic will replace bins. ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED For the time period October 12 – November 15, 2025 None LA COUNTY FIRE STATS REPORTED None U P C O M I N G C I T Y M E E T I N G S City Council Meeting 1/12/26 at 7:00pm Planning Commission Meeting 1/27/26 at 6:30pm Traffic Commission Meeting 1/22/26 at 8:30am SALVATION ARMY DONATION EVENT SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026 | 9am – 1pm The Salvation Army will hold a Donation Drop-off event at the City Hall / RHCA parking lot. Please bring donations to the Salvation Army truck and receive a tax receipt. For more information, contact Pennie Mitten, Donations Coordinator at (602) 501-8405. For a complete list of items they are able or unable to accept please visit https://bit.ly/SalvArmyRH or scan the QR code. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS AND FEES AVAILABLE ONLINE To help streamline services, the City can receiv e electronic planning applications through its online portal: https://rollinghillspermits.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/rol linghillspermits Small projects such as reroofs, interior remodels, and façade changes can be processed using the over-the- counter application. Additions up to 999 square feet affecting no more than 50% of the exterior walls may be permitted administratively. An application for projects that require discretionary approval through the Planning Commission is also available. Please consult with staff regarding the type of application and Planning fees. There are no Planning fees for over-the-counter applications and administrative reviews, however, fees may be required by the building department and Rolling Hills Community Association. For questions, email planning@cityofrh.net or call 310-377-1521. PV PENINSULA MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (MJHMP) As part of the MJHMP update, all Peninsula cities are asking residents to complete a Public Hazard Awareness Survey. Your input on local hazards, preparedness, and community priorities will help guide future hazard-mitigation efforts and ensure the plan reflects the needs of Rolling Hills residents. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by January 15. Scan the QR code here: CITY WEBSITE UPDATES ON LAND MOVEMENT The City’s website continues to provide updates regarding the land movement areas for impacted residents. Visit bit.ly/RH-LandMvmt for current information or scan the QR code. RHCA MEMBERS ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD MEMBER ELECTION Wednesday, January 21 , 202 6 - 7:30pm at Dapplegray School Multi-Purpose Room Election of two (2) members of the Association for the Board of Directors. The four candidates are as follows in alphabetical order: Richard Colyear, Roger Hawkins, Fred Lorig, Anne Shen Smith. Ballots will be mailed out this week. TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 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 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 January 12, 2026 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 December 9, 2025: City Council Regular Meeting D. Payment of Bills E. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for November 2025 F. Approve Republic Services' 2026 Clean-Up and Communal Bin Schedules G. Approve Annual Vendor List for Calendar Year 2026 9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items 10. Commission Items A. Receive and file Zoning Case No. 25-101: Site plan review for new construction, non-exempt grading and related improvements; variances for a detached garage within front and side yard area, detached pool house within rear yard area, deck exceeding 12”, import of soil, and to exceed 40 percent disturbance; conditional use permit to exceed 200 square feet for accessory structures, and finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act for location at 10 Saddleback Road (Birkett) (LOT 17-2-RH) 11. Public Hearings A. A Public Hearing for Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 389 amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and determining the ordinance exempt from CEQA 12. Discussion Items A. Consideration and Discussion of the City’s Outdoor Emergency Warning System Contractual Framework B. Approve Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Bennett Landscape for a One-Year Extension providing Landscaping Services on the City Hall campus C. Consideration of awarding a construction contract to Pacific Power Engineering Technology Inc. providing construction services on the City Hall Emergency Backup Dual-Fuel Generator Project No. 2025-04 in an amount not-to-exceed $288,150.00 (inclusive of a 10% contingency); Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act D. Consideration and Approval of Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Calendar E. Approve the Proposed 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar 13. Matters From the City Council A. Consider and approve the updated City Council Committee Assignments For 2026 14. Matters From Staff B. Verbal Update on Code Cases #443 – 77 Portuguese Bend Rd, #452 – 2 Crest Rd. E, and #453 – 6 Running Brand Rd. 15. Recess to Closed Session A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant t o Government Code Section 54957 (B)(1) Title: City Manager 16. Reconvene to Open Session 17. Adjournment Next Regular Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.