Rolling Hills Estates meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

City Council weighs canceling election, appointing two members

The most consequential item on Rolling Hills Estates' agenda this week was a proposal to cancel the Nov. 3 general municipal election and appoint two council members. The City Council met in special session Aug. 20 to consider Resolution No. 2640, which would cancel the election and appoint Britt Huff and Lisa Van Ingen Pope to four-year terms. The council also discussed proposed wildfire liability reforms and considered directing staff to express opposition to the Governor's proposal by joining the Cal Cities Local Government Sign-On Letter. No minutes have been published for this meeting, so the outcome of these items is not yet known.

City Council special meeting (Aug. 20)

The council's agenda included two new business items:

• **Resolution No. 2640** to cancel the Nov. 3, 2026 general municipal election and appoint Britt Huff and Lisa Van Ingen Pope to four-year council terms.
• **Discussion of proposed wildfire liability reforms**, with possible direction to join the Cal Cities Local Government Sign-On Letter opposing the Governor's proposal.

Because the meeting minutes are not yet published, it is not known whether the council approved the resolution or took action on the wildfire liability discussion.

Park and Activities Commission (Aug. 18)

The Park and Activities Commission met Aug. 18 to consider a special event permit for South Coast Botanic Garden overflow parking for upcoming events. The agenda also included verbal updates on the City Celebration, the Tracy Austin Tournament, and park tours of George F Canyon Nature Center and Trail, Dapplegray Park, Founders Park, and Taber Grove. An Adopt-a-Park verbal report and a summary of City Council actions from July 28, 2026 were also on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Canceled meeting (Aug. 11)

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Aug. 11 was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting was set for Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Coming up

• **Equestrian Committee** – Aug. 24 (today). The committee will vote on extending the agreement with Peter Weber Equestrian Center Enterprises, Inc., and consider a draft ordinance regulating e-bikes and wheeled vehicles on public equestrian paths. Verbal reports are scheduled on the Equine Horse Census, the Peter Weber Equestrian Center restroom project, and the Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Equestrian Service Fees.
• **City Council regular meeting** – Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m. This is the next regular meeting after the Aug. 11 cancellation. No agenda has been published yet.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website.

Rolling Hills Estates council agenda includes $424,860 landscape contract; minutes pending

Rolling Hills Estates saw a light meeting week, with one cancellation and two meetings whose minutes have not yet been published. The July 28 City Council agenda carried several significant spending items, including a five-year landscape contract and additional funding for a nature center. No decisions from that meeting or the August 3 Planning Commission session are available yet, as minutes have not been released.

City Council agenda (July 28)

The City Council's agenda included a proposed five-year landscape maintenance agreement with Bennett Landscape at $35,405 per month, or $424,860 annually. Also on the agenda was an additional $300,000 appropriation for the George F Canyon Nature Center, and the purchase of replacement ALPR cameras from Motorola Solutions for $79,778.85. The council was also set to approve warrants totaling $2,494,604.73 and adopt Resolution No. 2637 to update Community Development and Public Works fees for fiscal year 2026-27.

In addition, the agenda included discussion of updates to municipal codes regarding e-bikes and wheeled vehicles on equestrian paths. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcomes of these items are not known.

Planning Commission agenda (August 3)

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment, ZTA 260214, which would add or revise 10 chapters to Title 17 of the Municipal Code. The commission also reviewed Planning Application PA-260149, a request for a 626-square-foot pool and spa at 6 Encanto Drive, including front-yard setback and lot coverage variances. That application was continued to a later meeting. The commission received and filed a biannual code compliance report covering December 2025 through August 2026. As with the council, minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Equestrian Committee canceled

The Equestrian Committee's July 27 meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Coming up

The City Council's regular meeting scheduled for August 11 has been canceled because there were no agenda items. The next regular council meeting is set for August 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. No other upcoming meetings were listed in the provided data.

Rolling Hills Estates City Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget, LASD contract, and November election

The Rolling Hills Estates City Council at its June 23 meeting discussed adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 consolidated budget, along with a $3 million Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department service agreement and plans for a November general municipal election, according to the meeting’s agenda. The agenda also listed a drone-procurement memorandum of understanding with three neighboring cities and the creation of an ad hoc waste services subcommittee. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published.

Budget and Fees

The council held a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 consolidated budget, which includes new schedules for municipal and public works fees. The adoption of the budget and fee schedules was listed as an action item on the agenda.

LASD Service Contract

The council considered authorizing a $3,039,843.33 service-level agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for the upcoming fiscal year. The item was on the agenda for approval.

Election and Other Business

• **November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election:** The council discussed calling for a general municipal election to be held on that date. No details about races or measures were provided in the agenda.
• **Drone Procurement MOU:** The council reviewed a memorandum of understanding with Lomita, Rancho Palos Verdes, and Rolling Hills for joint drone procurement.
• **Ad Hoc Waste Services Subcommittee:** The establishment of an ad hoc subcommittee focused on waste services was on the agenda for discussion.

Coming Up

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for August 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.