Rolling Hills
09.21.20
5th CYCLE (2013-2021) HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
The City of Rolling Hills is preparing to adopt an updated “Housing Element.” The Housing Element is a State-required plan showing how the City will meet the housing needs of all of its residents, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and lower income households. Once the Element is adopted, it must be formally certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Having a certified Housing Element is important, as it qualifies the City for grants and allows for creative new programs that are tailored to Rolling Hills residents.
One of the objectives of the Housing Element is to show that Rolling Hills can meet its “fair share” of the region’s housing needs. The best way to do this is by encouraging the development of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”, also known as in-law units or granny flats). ADUs provide a “win-win” for our community by providing a source of extra income for homeowners and an affordable place to live for a tenant, without changing the character of the community. ADUs can benefit senior homeowners who may need accommodation for a caretaker or who wish to “age in place” in a smaller unit on their properties. They can also provide housing for teachers, childcare workers, nurses, fire fighters and others who serve our community. Staff is proposing to use ADUs to meet the City’s obligation to provide affordable housing units in the City. However, if HCD does not accept the City’s proposal, the City will be required to rezone parcel(s) to comply with the State’s requirements.
The City will be conducting a community-wide survey this Fall to see what you think of ADUs and other ideas for meeting Rolling Hills’ housing needs. We will also be holding meetings with the Planning Commission and City Council in the coming months to talk over potential strategies. Check the City’s website for upcoming meeting dates and additional information on the Housing Element. For more information, please contact Meredith T. Elguira at 310.377.1521 or
melguira@CityofRH.net.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City public meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020. All Councilmembers will participate by teleconference.
Public Participation: City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. A live audio of the City Council meeting will available on the City’s website (http://www.rolling-hills.org/).The meeting agenda is on the City’s website (http://www.rolling-hills.org/Archive.aspx?AMID=70). Members of the public may observe and orally participate in the meeting via Zoom and or submit written comments in real time by emailing the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Access to the Zoom meeting room: Join Meeting
Rolling Hills Community Evacuation Routes Survey 2020
09.23.20
2020 VOTING LOCATIONS
Publication: Patch, Nicole Charky, 10.27.20
POLLING PLACES
Centers are required to remain open Saturday through Monday Nov. 2 for at least eight hours each day and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. For exact hours of operation for each voting center, please visit: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc and for drop off locations, please visit: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/.
Here is where to vote in-person beginning Friday or drop off your ballot in Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates:
Palos Verdes High School - Polling and Drop off - Multi-purpose Room, 600 Cloyden Rd., Palos Verdes Estates
South Coast Botanic Gardens - Polling only - Frances Young Hall - 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Oct. 24 – Nov. 2 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Election Day (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Miraleste Intermediate School - Polling only - Gymnaisum - 29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E, Rancho Palos Verdes
Pacific Unitarian Church - Polling and Drop box - Fellowship Hall - 5621 Montemalaga Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes
Ridgecrest Intermediate School - Polling only - Auditorium - 28915 Northbay Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes
Dapple Gray Elementary School - Polling and Drop off - Multi-purpose Room - 3011 Palos Verdes Dr. N, Rolling Hills Estates. Oct. 30 – Nov. 2 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and Election Day (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
First Baptist Church - Polling only - Calhoun Hall - 28 Moccasin Ln., Rolling Hills Estates
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School - Polling and Drop box - Gymnasium - 27118 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates
There are also drop boxes available in the Peninsula:
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall - Drop box only - 340 W. Palos Verdes Dr., Palos Verdes Estates
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall - Drop box only- 4045 PALOS VERDES DR N, Rolling Hills Estates. 24 hours
Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall - Drop box only - 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes. 24 hours
Palos Verdes Estates City Hall - Drop box only - 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estate. 24 hours
Rolling Hills Estates City Hall - Drop box only - 4045 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates. 24 hours
Peck Park Community Center - Drop box only - 560 South Western Avenue, San Pedro
Lomita Library - Drop box only - 24200 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita
All of these changes to voting in California this year are to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Vote center volunteers and employees are required to space voting booths apart, sanitize surfaces and encourage those waiting in line to socially distance.
Voters are encouraged to arrive with a face covering, but those who show up without will be provided one.
