CL_NWS_260121_F_A CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
January 21, 2026 Issue No. 26-02
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 EXTENDED
The City’s 10th communal bin event will now conclude
on Monday, January 26, 2026—residents are
encouraged to take advantage before it ends.
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.
FIRST BLOCK CAPTAINS MEETING IN 2026
WHEN: 10AM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
WHERE: CITY HALL – Refreshments starting at 9:30am
Block Captains meet four times a year in February, May,
August and November. Meetings are held in the City
Council Chambers. The meetings are streamed live via
zoom. Many neighborhoods are without a Block Captain,
so consider joining and becoming an important part of
the community.
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
1/26/26 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
1/27/26 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
3/26/26 at 8:30am
ROLLING HILLS PICKLEBALL & TENNIS COURT
ADA IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Thank you to everyone for your patience and
understanding while the courts have been closed. The
rain s over the holidays and prior have delayed progress
by a few weeks… but they are back to work and moving
forward. Much of the work to date is now underground
but you can expect to see above ground improvements
in the near future. Check February’s newsletter for the
next update.
SAVE THE DATE - TRANSFORMING LAWNS:
A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH
When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 11am – 12:30 pm
Where: Rolling Hills City Hall
Thinking about removing your lawn? Join us for a class on
turf replacement where you’ll learn how to transform your
yard into a beautiful, sustainable, and water-efficient
landscape. This session covers everything from soil
preparation and microclimates to site planning and
irrigation strategies that support long-term conservation.
We will guide you through:
• Selecting climate-appropriate plant palettes
• Considering turf removal options and rebates
• Planning a new landscape that thrives with less water
• Exploring sustainable landscape techniques and
functions
For more information, contact:
South Bay Environmental Services Center
310 371-4633
Sponsored by:
West Basin Municipal Water District,
Water Replenishment District,
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
California Water Service, and the City of Rolling Hills
EASTFIELD DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING
PROJECT UPDATE
This large federal grant project, extends from Outrider
Road to Hackamore Road and is broken up into two
sections: Rule 20A which is handled by Southern California
Edison (SCE) solely, and Rule 20B which is handled by the
City in partnership with the utilities. SCE currently is out to
bid for the construction of the Rule 20A section (from
Hackamore down to 48 Eastfield Dr) and anticipate
construction beginning in February and ending in April.
The current FEMA grant expired on January 9th. City staff
has utilized our US Senators and local Congressmember
to advocate for an extension. After a year of petitioning
FEMA, they responded on January 6th noting an extension
was under review. Staff will continue to provide updates
as we hear back from our representatives and FEMA. The
City also needs FEMA to approve a budget modification
request if an extension is granted. Any questions – please
call City Hall at 310-377-1521.
79 EASTFIELD DR – STATUS UPDATE
Demolition of the existing wooden frame and concrete
footings at 79 Eastfield Drive was completed on
Thursday, January 15. The City will provide additional
information as it becomes available. If you have any
questions, please contact City Hall at (310) 377-1521.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 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 26, 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 January 12, 2025: City Council Regular Meeting
D. Payment of Bills
E. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for December 2025
F. Adopt Resolution No. 1402 authorizing a Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Modification to increase Appropriations by $111,150 in Fund 40-949 from a
transfer of General Fund Reserves for providing Construction Services on the City Hall Emergency Backup Dual-Fuel Generator Project
9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items
10. Commission Items
11. Public Hearings
12. Discussion Items
13. Matters From the City Council
A. Report on PV Dial-A-Ride Program for Council Consideration
14. Matters From Staff
A. Receive and file the Code Compliance Quarterly Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2025 (October 1 - December 31)
15. Recess to Closed Session
16. Reconvene to Open Session
17. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm.