CL_NWS_260520_F CITY COUNCIL
James Black, M.D.
Bea Dieringer
Leah Mirsch
Jeff Pieper
Patrick Wilson
May 20, 2026 Issue No. 26-10
CITY HALL CLOSED – MONDAY, MAY 25
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25 in
observance of Memorial Day Holiday. Rolling Hills
City Council and staff wish you a wonderful holiday
weekend! City Hall will re-open Tuesday, May 26. There
will be no trash/green waste collection on Monday, May
25. If your trash is normally collected Monday, it will be
collected on Tuesday. Tuesday pickups will occur
Wednesday.
FLEX VOTE CENTER
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where - City Hall Council Chambers
The LA County Registrar-Recorder/County
Clerk will be hosting a Vote Center for the
Statewide Direct Primary Election at Rolling
Hills. Make a Plan to vote! For more info go
to: http://plan.lavote.gov/
RPV WILDLIFE RESOURCE EVENT
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where - 30800 Palos Verdes Dr. East
The City of RPV is hosting an educational event on wildfire
risks and offering presentations on preparedness. Free
giveaways and vendor booths included!
COME CELEBRATE RH COURTS RE-OPENING
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Where - RH Tennis Courts
The Courts Club invites you to their Mini-Grand Opening
Event. This event will be starting with bagels and coffee
and finishing off with Jose Barrera’s famous tacos. There
will be competitive play (with prizes) for the pickleball
players and one of Everard’s world-famous tennis
workouts on the tennis courts.
To buy tickets visit: rhcourts.com/shop Cost: $25.
NOVEMBER 2026 CITY ELECTIONS UPDATE
At the May 11 City Council meeting, two resolutions were
approved calling for a consolidation of the City’s
municipal election with the statewide general election on
Tuesday, November 3. This year, three council seats are
on the ballot and currently held by Mayor Pro Tem James
Black and Councilmembers Leah Mirsch and Pat Wilson.
The Nomination period begins on July 13 and ends on
August 7. Any resident interested in running should
contact City Clerk Christian Horvath to make an
appointment starting July 13. Call 310-377-1521 or email
cityclerk@cityofrh.net
ROLLING HILLS CRIMES REPORTED
For April 19 – May 2, 2026
Saddleback Road – Grand Theft (Missing Property)
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
5/26/26 at 7:00pm
Planning Commission Meeting
6/16/26 at 6:30pm
Traffic Commission Meeting
5/28/26 at 8:30am
LA COUNTY SHERIFF’S CRIME REPORTS
The City’s crime statistics are provided by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department (LASD); the city does not
generate its own reports. To ensure accuracy, crimes that
are still under active investigation may not appear in the
City Blue Newsletters, which can result in a delay
between when an incident occurs and when it is
reflected in published reports. If a crime is not reported, it
may still be under investigation or involve an active
victim. The LASD is committed to the safety of our
community and acts swiftly whenever there is an
immediate threat. For questions about a specific incident,
residents may contact the Sheriff’s non-emergency line
at 310-539-1661. Please note that, for confidentiality
reasons, not all details may be disclosed. Residents
seeking crime data can visit the Crime Stats Dashboard:
https://bit.ly/LASD-CrimeStats (Under the Transparency
tab). While the information may be delayed, it is publicly
accessible for review.
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT’S BRUSH
CLEARANCE INSPECTIONS BEGIN JUNE 1ST
With fire inspections upon us, beginning
June 1st, please consider completing the
following property work for Zone 1, which
extends 30 feet out from the structure.
• Remove dead or dry vegetation, leaves
and pine needles from your yard, roof, and rain gutters;
• Trim trees regularly to keep branches a minimum of 10
feet from other trees, roof and chimney;
• Relocate exposed woodpiles outside of Zone 1 unless
they are completely contained in a fire-resistant
enclosure;
• Remove vines and climbing plants from combustible
structures (e.g., bougainvillea, wisteria);
• Remove vegetation and items around and under decks
that could catch fire;
• Create separations between trees, shrubs, & items that
could catch fire, such as patio furniture, swing sets, etc.;
• Irrigation is recommended to maintain vegetation
moisture content;
Being prepared does not need to happen all at once.
Completing one small task at a time will better prepare
you and the ones you care about in an emergency.
CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF COUNTRY LIVING
Wednesday, May 27, 202 6 from 5 :00 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
The Rolling Hills Community Association is celebrating 90
years of country living featuring entertainment including
live band, bounce house and children’s crafting corner.
Food trucks will also be on site from the Habit Burger,
Handel’s Ice Cream and Kona Shaved Ice. We hope you
can come celebrate!
RSVP by May 20th is required. Please email info@rhca.net
or call the RHCA office at 310-544-6222 and provide your
Name, Address, and Number of RH Guests attending.
TENTATIVE AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 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 May 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: May 11, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting; May 5, 2026 Finance Budget, Audit Committee Meeting
D. Payment of Bills
E. Republic Services Recycling Tonnage and Complaint Reports for April 2026
9. Excluded Consent Calendar Items
10. Commission Items
A. Receive and File Zoning Case No. 26-38: Site Plan Review for a 135 -square-foot covered gazebo and outdoor kitchen, Conditional Use Permit for the
use of such structure, a Variance to construct in the front yard and to waive the requirement for a stable and corral set-aside area, and finding the
project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act for a property located at 1 Chestnut Ln (Icarus LP, Mittal) (Lot 239-A -6-MS).
B. Receive and File Zoning Case No. 26-37: Site Plan Review to demolish an existing residence, expand the residential building pad, construct a new
residence, attached garage, swimming pool, retaining walls exceeding a height of 3 feet (up to a maximum height of 5 feet), non-exempt grading, and
other improvements; and Variance to exceed the 40% disturbance; and finding the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act for a property located at 4 Spur Lane (Lukic)(Lot 11-B-CH).
11. Public Hearings
12. Discussion Items
13. Matters From the City Council
A. Consideration and discussion regarding potential additional handrails for code-compliant steps at the Rolling Hills Tennis Court site.
B. Consideration and discussion regarding a proposed response to Los Angeles County Homelessness Governance motion.
14. Matters From Staff
15. Recess to Closed Session
A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) Title: City Attorney.
B. 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. (2 Cases) A. Name of Case: City of Rolling Hills v. SCE CPUC
Docket No. C.24-10-008 B. Name of Case: City of Rolling Hills v. SoCalGas CPUC Docket No. C.24-10-009 .
16. Reconvene to Open Session
17. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00pm.