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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 28, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy,
Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Michael D.
Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney
Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon
Walker, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development
Director Alison Becker, Community Resources Director Lisa
Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Police Chief
Landon Phillips, Office Assistant Ariana Rodriguez, Revenue
Services Supervisor Paul Avila, Senior Management Analyst
Kenneth Bales, Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo,
Community Services Supervisor Carlos Burgos
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1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
Mayor Saemann called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Mayor Saemann opened Public Comment.
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:07 p.m.
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4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on October
14, 2025
4.b Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager Candidates
4.c 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.
Name of Case: BBK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd
Case Number: 2:18-cv-05810-MWF-PLA
4.d Conference with Legal Counsel: Threatened Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(4)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in
open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. (1 case)
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:20 p.m.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Saemann led the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided the Closed Session Report. No
reportable action was taken.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Saemann made the following announcements:
Food Drive
The public was thanked for supporting the Richstone Family Center Nutrition
Pantry for single mothers and for federal workers affected by the federal
shutdown. The food drive will be extended an additional week and collection bins
will be available at the Hermosa Beach Police Station, Community Center, and
School District—Valley Campus. Donations may include items like canned
beans, tomatoes, corn and meat, chicken/vegetable stock, flour, Maseca, dried
beans, rice, pasta, cereal, granola bars, sugar or oil.
What the Fuzz
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The Hermosa Beach Police Department will host the next What the Fuzz on
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Pavilions located at
715 Pier Avenue. The public is invited to attend to join officers for coffee or shop.
Veterans Day Ceremony
The City will honor those who served our Country on Tuesday, November 11,
2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on the East Lawn of the Community
Center located at 710 Pier Avenue. A reception at the Hermosa Beach Museum
will follow the ceremony.
Community Safety Forum
A Safety Forum will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. The forum will cover topics such as e-bikes, homelessness,
and general police services.
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To move Municipal Matter item 17.e to follow item 17.a.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the remaining order of the agenda with the prior modification of
moving item 17.e after 17.a.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
11.a RECOGNIZING MELANIE CHAVIRA FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY
Mayor Saemann invited Chief Phillips to the podium to introduce and
recognize Judge Melanie Chavira for her service to the City. Chief Phillips
read comments into the record from City Attorney Ford in recognition of
Judge Chavira.
Judge Chavira provided comments.
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Mayor Saemann read a Certificate of Appreciation into the record and
presented it to Judge Chavira.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Francois opened Public Comment.
In Person Public Comment:
Sarah Harper
Rory Barish
Michelle Crispin
Robert Reyes
Virtual Public Comment:
Elaine MacIntyre Kim
Laura Pena
Matt McCool
13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Francois provided comments regarding the Holiday Parking
Program.
14. UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Francois reported that he attended the Cal Cities Annual
Conference in Long Beach held on October 8–10, 2025. Councilmember
Francois indicated that Mayor Saemann and Interim City Manager Steve
Napolitano and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore were also in attendance.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
Councilmember Keegan requested to pull item 15.l for separate discussion.
To hear item 15.l separately and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
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Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be
determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
Motion Carried
15.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried
15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-086
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the check registers for the period of October 8, 2025
through October 15, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies
the accuracy of the demands.
Motion Carried
15.d CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-085
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the August 2025 and September 2025 City Treasurer’s
Reports.
Motion Carried
15.e REPORT ON RECENT ACTIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CALL UP
DE NOVO REVIEW UNDER HBMC SECTION 2.52.040 - 25-CDD-157
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission Special
Meeting of October 13, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of September 21,
2025.
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Motion Carried
15.f PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD-
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Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the tentative future agenda for the Planning
Commission regular meeting of November 18th.
Motion Carried
15.g ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.52.040 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REVIEW OF
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - 25-CDD-155
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines; adopt by title
only and waive second reading of Ordinance No. ORD-25-1491 titled “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,
Amending Section 2.52.040 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
related to the review of Planning Commission actions; and determining the
ordinance is exempt from CEQA (Attachment 1); and direct the City Clerk
to print and publish the summary ordinances in a newspaper of general
circulation within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City’s
bulletin for 30 days.
Motion Carried
15.h ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PARCEL MAP - 25-
CDD-148
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act; adopt a Resolution No. RES-25-7524
approving Final Parcel Map No. 84231 for a three-unit residential
condominium project located at 620 9th Street, which is consistent with
the approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map; and authorize the City Clerk
to endorse the certificate for said map.
Motion Carried
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15.i ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PARCEL MAP - 25-
CDD-149
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7525 approving
Final Parcel Map No. 84203 for a two-unit residential condominium project
located at 1009 5th Street, which is consistent with the approved Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map; and authorize the City Clerk to endorse the
certificate for said map.
Motion Carried
15.j CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of
October 16, 2025.
Motion Carried
15.k APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ARBORIST CONSULTING SERVICES
WITH MINK TREE CONSULTING - 25-PW-078
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To approve the proposed first amendment to agreement with Mink Tree
Consulting, Inc. (Mink), to provide on-call arborist consulting services
increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $30,000 to $60,000;
and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment,
approve minor modifications if necessary, and execute all related
documents, with the City Clerk attesting the agreement subject to approval
by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.m APPROVE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC
SAFETY ADMINISTRATION FOR THEIR SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM - 25-PD-015
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
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To approve a grant agreement of $80,000 from the California Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS), through the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, for their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP);
add estimated revenue of $80,000 in the Grants Fund; and appropriate
$80,000 in the Grants Fund for traffic enforcement operations to reduce
alcohol-related accidents and other primary crash factors.
Motion Carried
15.l APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. - 25-PD-013
Councilmember Keegan requested to hear item 15.l separately due to
concerns about the addition of a crossing guard on 5th Street and
provided comments.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions and provided comments.
Chief Phillips provided information.
Interim City Manager Napolitano provided information.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Virtual Public Comment:
Kent Allen
Matt McCool
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Keegan provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan
To terminate the crossing guard on 5th Street after one month; direct staff
to provide a notice about the termination to families using the crosswalk;
and to utilize Prop C funds to develop signage and an informational
program to successfully direct families to use the 8th Street crosswalk.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To continue with the crossing guard on 5th Street on a month-to-month
basis, without amending the existing contract; direct staff to conduct a
survey from 2nd Street to Pier Avenue to include feedback from parents
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and the school district to determine how many children cross each
intersection and bring back a report with recommendations to City Council
on crossing guard staffing needs and ways to educate families on the
hillside on the safest route to school.
Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, and Councilmember Keegan
Abstained (1): Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
16.a ITEM TO BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2025
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODES, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
17.a REVIEW OF THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING
PERMIT PROGRAMS - 25-AS-080
Revenue Services Supervisor Paul Avila provided a presentation and
answered questions throughout Council's deliberation.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided information.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
Michelle Crispin
Rick Koenig
Virtual Public Comment:
Brad Scott
Matt McCool
John Burry
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Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
The City Council continued to deliberate.
The Employee Parking Program and the Fourth Permit Requirement
discussions were tabled and will return at a future meeting.
Community Services Supervisor Carlos Burgos provided information.
Councilmember Jackson requested support for a future agenda item to
discuss restricting buses, tractors and oversized vehicles from parking in
residential areas. Support was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy and
Mayor Saemann.
Councilmember Jackson requested support for a future agenda item to
discuss barring residents from applying for a parking permit should they
have outstanding debt with the City through administrative citations or
other fines. Support was provided by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy and Mayor
Saemann.
Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
To provide comments with illustrative slides. Motion failed due to lack of a
second.
Motion Failed
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
Proof of Residency
Option B: to accept alternative proof of residency (e.g., signed lease
agreement [new residents only] or utility bill) instead of the driver's license.
Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember
Francois
Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Motion Carried
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
Guest Permits Not Replaceable
Option B: Allow replaceable with proof of new tenancy (e.g., minimum of a
6-month signed lease agreement, utility bill in new tenant's name).
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Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember
Francois
Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Motion Carried
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Prop Owner Guest Permits Eliminated
Option A (Status Quo): Continue prohibiting owner guest permits.
Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember
Jackson
Noes (2): Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Events Permits Eliminated
Option A (Status Quo): Maintain the elimination of event permits and
update the hours for the Daily Pass to 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1 FOR EVENTS PERMITS ELIMINATED
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan
Events Permits Eliminated
Option B: Reinstate event permits with updated rules (limit of 2 events per
year, excluding the day of the holiday if landing midweek and Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday should the holiday land on the weekend, limit of 10
permits per event, and an updated fee of $10 for each permit).
Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember
Francois
Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Motion Carried
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
Fourth Permit Requirement
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Option B: Allow households to obtain a fourth permit regardless of driver
registration, subject to verification of household residency.
A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Francois to only
make the 4th permit available to a unique driver within the household.
No vote was taken on this motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1 FOR FOURTH PERMIT REQUIREMENT
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Fourth Permit Requirement
Option C: Eliminate the unique driver requirement and base eligibility on
overall household parking needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided a second and then withdrew it.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion Failed
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 2 FOR FOURTH PERMIT REQUIREMENT
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Fourth Permit Requirement
To bring back the fourth permit requirement discussion at a future
meeting.
Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember
Jackson
Noes (2): Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To create two parking zones for the Residential Parking Program with one
north of Pier Avenue and the second south of Pier Avenue, effective 2026.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Motion Failed
Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Two-Year Ban
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To maintain the two-year ban, or two-year loss of parking permit
privileges, for submitting altered documents when applying for permits for
or for misusing parking permits.
Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember
Jackson
Abstained (2): Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1 FOR TWO-YEAR BAN
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
Two-Year Ban
To update the current two-year ban to a one-year ban.
Ayes (2): Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (3): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember
Jackson
Motion Failed
17.b APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH REC TECHNOLOGIES INC. TO
PROVIDE A RECREATION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE - 25-CR-079
Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a presentation.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To approve a Professional Services Agreement with Rec Technologies
Inc. for a recreation management software for the Community Resources
for a recreation management software platform for the Community
Resources Department for a two-year term through October 28, 2028, with
an automatic renewal for an additional one-year term, in a total amount
not to exceed $75,000 over all three terms.; and authorize the City
Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreement
subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
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17.c ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY, INC.
FOR CIP 685 – REAL-TIME CRIME CENTER - 25-PD-009
Chief Landon Phillips provided a presentation.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To determine that Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) Project 685 –
Real-time Crime Center Project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
153011 (Existing Facilities); award a construction contract for CIP Project
685 – Real-time Crime Center to Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. on a sole-
source basis in the amount of $494,819.79; authorize the Director of
Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $49,481.98 and
to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved
project contingency; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7526 approving the
construction of Capital Improvement Program Project 685 - Real-time
Crime Center Project, establishing a project payment account, and
awarding a sole-source contract to Am-tec Total Security, Inc.; authorize
the City Manager to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk
to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the City
Clerk to record and file a notice of completion following final completion of
the project.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
17.d APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL
CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH CIVIL WORKS
ENGINEERS, INC. (CWE) - 25-PW-077
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve the proposed fourth amendment to agreement with Civil
Works Engineers, Inc. (CWE), to provide on-call civil engineering services
extending the term to December 03, 2026 and increasing the not-to-
exceed contract amount from $300,000 to $530,000; appropriate
$150,000 for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 699 Parking Structure
Lot C Improvements in the RTI Undersea Cable Fund 190; and authorize
the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment, approve minor
modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the
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City Clerk attesting the agreement subject to approval by the City
Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
17.e UPDATE ON HOMELESSNESS EFFORTS - 25-CMO-069
Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo provided a presentation.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Virtual Public Comment:
John Burry
Nancy Schwappach
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To receive and file the staff report and return to City Council with the final
report from HbCares.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
17.f INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 2 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TERMS
OF OFFICE, APPOINTMENT, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
COMMISSIONS - 25-CCO-042
City Clerk Myra Maravilla
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Mayor Saemann
To introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. ORD-
25-1492 titled “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach amending various sections of Title 2 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code to update the terms of office, appointment, and
responsibilities of City Commissions and determining the Ordinance is not
a project under the California Environmental Quality Act;” and shorten the
current terms of the Civil Service Board by 15 days and the Public Works
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Commission by four months to align all commission terms with the new
end date of June 30.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember
Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Jackson requested support for staff to draft an assessment for
the cost of staffing and the operational requirements to have the Police
Department designate dedicated park officers to establish a more consistent and
visible presence along the Strand, the beach, and parks. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
provided support.
Councilmember Keegan requested support for an informational item to review
the encroachment fees for dining decks on the north and south ends of the City
to address businesses like Mickey's Deli and the Green Store that pay the same
encroachment fees as businesses on Pier Plaza. Mayor Saemann provided
support.
Mayor Saemann requested support for an informational item to study whether the
City can prohibit residents living in newly constructed residences with
substandard parking to apply for parking permits. Mayor Saemann announced he
will work directly with the City Attorney and the Community Development Director
to study the issue.
18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-073
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided the City Manager Report.
20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Councilmember Francois requested a future agenda item to reconsider adding
an additional week to the 2025 Complimentary Holiday Parking Program.
Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided information.
Mayor Saemann provided comments.
No support was provided for Councilmember Francois' request.
20.a 2025 COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY PARKING PROGRAM DATES - 25-
CMO-072
20.b LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025 - 25-CMO-071
21. ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Saemann adjourned the meeting at 11:42 p.m.