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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-25-1492
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, 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
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) City Council is empowered to
establish rules for governance and create advisory boards and commissions pursuant to
California Government Code Sections 36501, 36505, and 36506 ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has created various City commissions and review
boards (“Commissions”) under its general police powers and state statutory authority to
assist with the administration of City business; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update the terms of office, appointment, and
responsibilities of certain Commissions to ensure that the processes and procedures are
consistent across the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a first reading of this Ordinance at a regular
meeting on October 28, 2025, and received written and oral testimony regarding the
proposed code amendments.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Amendment. The City Council hereby amends certain Chapters to
Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Municipal Code as follows:
a. Chapter 2.28 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources
Advisory Commission); Chapter 2.32 (Planning Commission); Chapter 2.76 (Civil Service);
and Chapter 2.80 (Public Works Commission) are amended as set forth in Exhibit A,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference .
b. Chapter 2.36 (Design Review Board) is deleted in its entirety.
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SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds
that this Ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5)
as an organization or administrative activity of the City because it will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application to any
person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on the other
provisions or applications of the Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application; and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the
invalidity of any portion thereof.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and
adoption of this ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting;
and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this ordinance, cause it to
be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 17th day of November 2025.
AYES: MAYOR SAEMANN, MAYOR PRO TEM DETOY, and COUNCILMEMBERS
JACKSON, KEEGAN, AND FRANCOIS
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Rob Saemann
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
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Chapter 2.28 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission) of Title
2 (Administration and Personnel) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows, in its entirety:
Chapter 2.28 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission
2.28.010 Parks, recreation, and community resources advisory commission
created–composition–Appointment of members.
Pursuant to authority granted to the city council there is hereby created and
established a parks, recreation, and community resources advisory
commission composed of five members who are bona fide residents of the
city and appointed by the city council.
2.28.020 Terms of members – vacancies.
The members of the parks, recreation, and community resources advisory
commission shall be appointed for a term of four years.
If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled
by appointments by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term.
Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code
Section 54970 et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and
may be removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.
Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the
commission may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and
qualified. Where the city council votes to remove a member of the
commission, the city council shall determine the effective date of said
removal.
In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City
Clerk shall submit an item for said vacancy on the next City Council agenda.
Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one
calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one
calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction
between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy
occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the commission,
and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council
receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council
may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion;
otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to the above
sections.
2.28.021 Terms of office.
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The terms of office for members of the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Resources Advisory Commission shall be staggered for a period of four years
from July 1st through June 30th.
2.28.022 Meetings.
The commission shall take formal action at their last meeting of the calendar
year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year. The
approved meeting schedule shall be available on the commission
webpage.
2.28.040 Chairperson.
The parks, recreation, and community resources advisory commission shall
elect by majority vote one of its members to serve as chairperson for a
period of one year. The chairperson may be re-elected to serve an
additional term, or additional terms, upon a majority vote of approval. The
chairperson shall continue to serve until a successor is duly elected and
qualified. The duties of the chairperson shall be such as are usually carried
by this type of officer on other boards and commissions as created in the
city.
2.28.050 Meetings–quorum–absences–rules of procedure.
The parks, recreation, and community resources advisory commission shall
adopt rules and regulations to govern procedures and shall by a vote set a
time for regular meetings which shall be held at least once a month. Special
meetings may be held providing notice is given according to provisions
contained in the Government Code of the state. A majority of the regular
members shall constitute a quorum. All meetings shall be held in the
community center or other designated city-owned facilities. All meetings of
the commission and all hearings required to be held by the commission shall
be public.
2.28.070 Duties and responsibilities.
The duties and responsibilities of the commission shall include the following
and such others as the city council may from time to time prescribe:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the city council in all matters pertaining to
the department of community resources; and cooperate with other
government agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound
leisure, cultural, social service and educational programming;
B. Formulate policies on the services, programs and lease agreements of the
department subject to the approval of the city council;
C. Advise city council on all aspects of the various operations within the
department;
D. Make periodic inventories of programs, services and facilities including park
areas, and interpret the needs of the public to the city council;
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E. Work with department staff in the preparation of the annual budget and
capital improvement program including parkland development;
F. Aid in establishing and recruiting community support groups for the
department’s activities, programs and services;
G. Aid in promoting and communicating the functions, programs and services
of the department to the public;
H. Aid in the formulation, promotion and development of fund raising
programs for the department;
I. Aid in the formulation, development and review of grant applications
related to the department.
Chapter 2.32 (Planning Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety:
Chapter 2.32 Planning Commission
2.32.010 Created–composition.
A planning commission is created, which shall consist of five members. The
members shall be qualified electors of the city appointed by the
city council.
2.32.020 Terms of members–vacancies.
The members of the planning commission shall be appointed for a term of
four years.
If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled
by appointments by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term.
Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code
Section 54970 et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and
may be removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.
Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the
commission may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and
qualified. Where the city council votes to remove a member of the
commission, the city council shall determine the effective date of said
removal.
In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City
Clerk shall submit an item about said vacancy on the next City Council
agenda.
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Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one
calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one
calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction
between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy
occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the commission,
and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council
receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council
may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion;
otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to the above
sections.
2.32.021 Terms of office.
The terms of office for members of the Planning Commission shall be
staggered for a period of four years from July 1st through June 30th.
2.32.022 Meetings.
The commission shall take formal action at their last meeting of the calendar
year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year. The
approved meeting schedule shall be posted on the commission webpage.
2.32.030 Powers and duties.
The city planning commission shall be governed in all respects and perform
the duties prescribed by applicable state and local laws.
2.32.040 Disqualification for conflict of interest.
Any member of the Planning Commission who is disqualified from voting or
taking any action on a particular matter by reason of a conflict of interest as
defined either by the Political Reform Act (Government Code
Sections 81000 et seq.) ("the Act") or by Government Code Section 1090 shall
disclose the nature of said conflict of interest at the earliest possible time to the
Manager and City Attorney.
Chapter 2.76 (Civil Service Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety:
Chapter 2.76 Civil Service
2.76.010 Created - composition.
A civil service board is hereby created, which shall consist of five members.
The members shall be qualified electors of the city and appointed by the
city council. The civil service board shall consist of those persons most
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recently appointed as members of the previous civil service board at the
time of adoption of this chapter. The terms of the members under the
previous civil service board shall be reinstated and upon expiration, the city
council shall appoint a board member. Any member may be reappointed.
No person shall be appointed to the civil service board who holds any
salaried public office or employment with the city. No person, while a
member of the civil service board, shall be eligible for appointment to any
office or employment with this city.
2.76.020 Terms of members - vacancies.
The members of the civil service board shall be appointed for a term of
four years.
Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code Section 54970
et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be
removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.
Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the
board may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Where the city council votes to remove a member of the board, the city
council shall determine the effective date of said removal.
In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City
Clerk shall submit an item about said vacancy to the next City Council
agenda.
Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one
calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one
calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction
between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy
occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the board, and
the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council
receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council
may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion;
otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to this Chapter.
2.76.021 Terms of office.
The terms of office for members of the civil service board shall be staggered
for a period of four years from July 1st through June 30th.
2.76.022 Meetings.
The civil service board shall take formal action at their last meeting of the
calendar year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year.
The approved meeting schedule shall be posted on the board webpage.
2.76.030 Meetings-quorum-powers and duties generally.
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The civil service board shall determine the order of business for the conduct
of its meetings and shall meet as needed, as outlined by the Hermosa Beach
Personnel Rules and Regulations for Civil Service Employees. Three members
of the civil service board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business.
The functions and duties of the civil service board shall be provided for in
the Hermosa Beach Personnel Rules and Regulations for Civil Service
Employees, as amended or modified, and as directed by the City Council.
Chapter 2.28 (Public Works Commission) of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows, in its entirety:
Chapter 2.80 Public Works Commission
2.80.010 Created–composition.
A public works commission is created, which shall consist of five members.
The members shall be qualified electors of the city appointed by the
city council.
2.80.020 Terms of members–vacancies.
The members of the public works commission shall be appointed for a term
of four years.
If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled
by appointments by the city council for the unexpired portion of the term.
Appointments shall be made pursuant to Government Code
Section 54970 et seq. Members serve at the pleasure of the city council and
may be removed, without cause, by a majority vote of the city council.
Upon an expiration of term, vacancy or resignation, said member of the
commission may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and
qualified. Where the city council votes to remove a member of the
commission, the city council shall determine the effective date of said
removal.
In the event of a vacancy, whether scheduled or unscheduled, the City
Clerk shall submit an item about said vacancy to the next City Council
agenda.
Two absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member within one
calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regular meetings within one
calendar year creates an automatic vacancy. There shall be no distinction
between excused or unexcused absences. When an automatic vacancy
occurs, the staff liaison shall promptly notify the city council, the commission,
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and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective until council
receives notice and fails to waive application of this section. The city council
may waive application of the automatic vacancy upon its own motion;
otherwise, the vacancy so created shall be filled pursuant to the above
sections.
2.80.021 Terms of office.
The terms of office for members of the Public Works Commission shall be
staggered for a period of four years from July 1st through June 30th.
2.80.022 Meetings.
The commission shall take formal action at their last meeting of the calendar
year to set the meeting schedule for the following calendar year. The
approved meeting schedule shall be posted on the commission webpage.
2.80.030 Powers and duties.
The public works commission shall review and make recommendations to
the city council on all capital improvement projects, assist in the
development and updating of design guidelines for city public
improvements, review and take action on applications to remove live
parkway trees with a truck diameter in excess of twelve (12) inches as
provided in Section 12.36.060(D), and other matters referred to the
commission by the city council.
Introduced 10/28/25
Adopted: 11/17/25
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
November 24, 2025
Certification of Council Action
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-25-1492
I, Myra Maravilla, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. ORD-25-1492 was
duly approved and adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting
thereof held on the 17th day of November 2025,and passed by the following vote :
_____________________________
Myra Maravilla,
City Clerk
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