Rolling Hills Estates — 2026-07-28

City Council

#A Order of Business 12
A. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES FOR CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO Attachments: Voting Delegate Information Packet
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A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager (Annual Evaluation)
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A. RECOGNITION OF KATHLEEN MCGOWAN
#A Order of Business 5
A. READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions presented for consideration to the City Council will be waived and all such ordinances and resolutions will be read by title only.
#B Order of Business 5
B. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS OF JUNE & JULY 2026 Recommendation: Approve warrants 69822 through 70017 in the amount of $2,233,364.47; and Supplemental Warrants 070126 - 070926; in the amount of $261,240.26 for a grand total amount of $2,494,604.73 with proper audit Attachments: Demands & Warrants
#C Order of Business 5
C. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS REPORT OF JUNE 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report
#D Order of Business 5
D. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT OF JUNE 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report
#E Order of Business 5
E. BUDGET AMENDMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Attachments: Staff Report 7/28/2026
#F Order of Business 5
F. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 23, 2026 Recommendation: Review and approve. Attachments: Draft Minutes
#G Order of Business 5
G. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Minutes
#H Order of Business 5
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2637 - ESTABLISHING AN UPDATED SCHEDULE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2637, establishing an updated schedule of Community Development Department and Public Works Department fees and charges for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2637
#I Order of Business 5
I. SBCCOG BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report
#J Order of Business 5
J. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER Recommendation: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2638, appointing Fernando Estrada as City Treasurer, effective July 28, 2026. Attachments: Staff Report
#K Order of Business 5
K. 2026 HILLS ARE ALIVE RACE DEBRIEF Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report
#L Order of Business 5
L. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2026 Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Draft Minutes 7/28/2026
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A. PRESENTATION BY PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT INTERNS
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A. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Matt Morrow, Community Services Coordinator Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached 2026/2027 Agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization Region 10 for use of Highridge Park’s two grass fields. Attachments: Staff Report
#B Order of Business 8
B. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED PALOS VERDES PENINSULA GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE AGREEMENT Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor and Matt Morrow, Community Services Coordinator Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached 2026/2027 Agreement with Palos Verdes Peninsula Girls Softball League for use of Highridge Park’s softball field. Attachments: Staff Report
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C. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: AMERICA 250 COMMEMORATION PROPOSAL Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the proposed western sycamore tree, installation location, and Option 1 of the plaque text options for the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Attachments: Staff Report 7/28/2026
#D Order of Business 8
D. PARK & ACTIVITIES COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: WALL OF RECOGNITION PLAQUE - MICHAEL C. WHITEHEAD Memorandum from Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council approve the addition of a bronze plaque to the recognition wall honoring Michael C. Whitehead’s tenure with the City. Attachments: Staff Report
#E Order of Business 8
E. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERA REPLACEMENT PURCHASE Memorandum from Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement approved as to form by the City Attorney with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $79,778.85 for the City’s replacement of ALPR cameras. Attachments: Staff Report
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F. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE AWARD OF AGREEMENT Memorandum from Alexa Davis, Assistant City Manager, Mike Goldsmith, Maintenance Superintendent, Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager and Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Supervisor Recommendation: That the City Council award a five-year agreement to Bennett Landscape for landscape maintenance services in the amount of $35,405 per month, for an annual total of $424,860 effective September 1, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report
#G Order of Business 8
G. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG PALOS VERDES PENINSULA MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM Memorandum from Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Attachments: Staff Report 7/28/2026
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H. GEORGE F CANYON NATURE CENTER UPDATE Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file an update on the George F Canyon Nature Center Project; 2) Approve an additional project appropriation of $300,000 to address unforeseen utility relocation costs, construction change orders, and remaining project contingencies; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary amendments or change orders within the approved project budget. Attachments: Staff Report
#I Order of Business 8
I. ADOPTION OF TITLE VI POLICY Memorandum from Kirsten Graham, Public Works Manager Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2639 approving the City's Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy. Attachments: Staff Report + Resolution No. 2639
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J. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WORKPLAN Memorandum from Greg Grammer, City Manager Recommendation: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report
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A. DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.44 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED DEVICES (E-BIKES) AND CHAPTER 10.46 REGARDING THE REGULATION OF WHEELED VEHICLES ON PUBLIC EQUESTRIAN PATHS AND TRAILS Memorandum from Donald M. Davis, City Attorney, Jeannie Naughton, Community Development & Public Works Director and Jessica Slawson, Assistant to the City Manager Recommendation: That the City Council discuss the proposed Municipal Code amendments and provide direction to staff so that a final ordinance may be presented for adoption. Attachments: Staff Report