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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-09-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 9, 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, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Management Analyst Leo Zalyan _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Saemann called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced the virtual attendance of Councilmember Jackson in accordance with AB 2449 "just cause" clause due to travel while on official business of another state or local agency. All members were present and a quorum was announced. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Saemann opened Public Comment. No public comment was provided. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on November 17, 2025, November 20, 2025, and December 1, 2025 4.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (EXISTING LITIGATION) 2 Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 23TRCV02212 Name of Case: Krasnegor v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 25TRCP00346 Name of Case: Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 25STCP00891 Name of Case: Fangary v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: 19STCP051134 4.c CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (THREATENED LITIGATION) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(4) The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation Number of Potential Cases: 1 Facts and Circumstances: Request for reimbursement of assessed administrative citation fees from Jeffrey Knyal 4.d CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (THREATENED LITIGATION) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(4) The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation Number of Potential Cases: 1 Facts and Circumstances: City of Redondo Beach Housing Element petition 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:15 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Elka Worner. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced the virtual attendance of Councilmember Jackson in accordance with the AB 2449 "just cause" clause due to travel while on official business of another state or local agency. All members were present and a quorum was announced. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT 3 Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Saemann provided the following announcements: Holiday Parking Reminder The City offers complementary holiday parking through December 25 to encourage people to visit, dine, and shop locally throughout the holiday season. Visitors may park at red-bagged meters along Hermosa and Pier Avenues and other commercial areas of the City up to the posted time limit at no charge. The two-hour or three-hour parking limit will continue to be enforced at these meters to encourage parking space turn-over. Santa Sleigh Parade & Holiday Movie Night Santa will be visiting Hermosa Beach on Friday, December 12. Santa can be found around town during the annual Santa Sleigh Parade from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information about the sleigh route and stops can be found on the City's calendar. The public is invited to join Santa at the Community Center at 5:00 p.m. for photos and holiday activities. A screening of the film Frozen will begin at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets are available on the City's website. Seats are limited and can be reserved in advance. Beach Cities Toy Drive/Wrapping Party The cities of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach have commenced the Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive. The Beach Cities Toy Drive is held to provide toys to underprivileged children in Los Angeles County. All toys collected go directly to charities who in turn give those gifts to families in need. The public is invited to help spread the joy by donating unwrapped new toys to the Hermosa Beach Police Station or the Fire Station through December 19. The annual wrapping party will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until all toys are wrapped at the Joslyn Community Center at 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Volunteers are asked to bring scissors, tape, and any extra wrapping paper. Menorah Lightings The community is invited to celebrate Chanukah as giant menorahs are lit across the South Bay with music, dancing, donuts, and hot latkes.  Hermosa Beach Pier—Sunday, December 14th at 3:30 p.m.  Redondo Beach Civic Center—Tuesday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m.  El Segundo City Hall—Thursday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m.  Metlox Plaza, Manhattan Beach—Thursday, December 18th at 5:30 p.m.  Manhattan Village Shopping Center—Sunday, December 21st at 5:30 p.m. 4  Miramar Park, Torrance—Sunday, December 21st at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (310) 214-4999 or email info@jccmb.com. Holiday Tree Lot The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club is invited to visit the Holiday Tree Lot located on the lawn of the Hermosa Beach Community Center at the corner of Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. It will remain open until they are sold out of trees. Tree Lot Hours:  Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The public is invited to take pictures with Santa and his sleigh at the lot every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve the order of the agenda. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To remove item 17.b from the agenda. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To remove 17.f from the agenda. The City Council revoted on the removal of item 17.b from the agenda before voting to remove item 17.f. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan Motion Carried 5 Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan The City Council revoted to remove item 17.b from the agenda for clarity. 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: Mayor Saemann To approve the order of the balance of the agenda. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a UPDATE BY CHIEF PHILLIPS REGARDING NOVEMBER 21, 2025 ASSAULT INCIDENT Police Chief Phillips provided a presentation regarding the November 21, 2025 assault incident. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions. Chief Phillips provided information about the non-emergency line versus calling 9-1-1, and about subscribing to Alert South Bay. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Saemann opened Public Comment. The following public comment was provided. In Person Public Comment:  Gila Katz  Sarah Harper  Jack Levy  Xochitl Boehm 6  Ira Ellman  Eric Horne  Elka Worner Virtual Public Comment:  Tony Higgins  Nancy Schwappach  Matt McCool  Laura Pena 13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Saemann provided various comments. Councilmember Jackson provided various comments. Councilmember Francois provided various comments. 14. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES No updates were provided. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Keegan acknowledged Chuck and Missy Sheldon for their generous $500,000 donation for a new digital monument sign at the Community Center on Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, as outlined in item 15.e. 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 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. 7 Motion Carried 15.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve the minutes of the November 17, 2025 regular meeting, and November 20, 2025 and December 1, 2025 special meetings. Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-094 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the check register for November 20, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 15.d CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-097 (City Treasurer Dave Pedersen) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the October 2025 City Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried 15.e APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF MONUMENT SIGNAGE - 25-AS-098 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve acceptance of a donation of $500,000 for the design and installation of a monument signage. Motion Carried 8 15.f 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-174 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the final action minutes by the Planning Commission at their Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025, and forgo the call-up de novo review of said final actions. Motion Carried 15.g PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD- 173 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) 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 December 16, 2025. Motion Carried 15.h CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF NOVEMBER 13, 2025 - 25-PW-093 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of November 13, 2025. Motion Carried 15.i REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISIONS TO MULTIPLE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS - 25-AS-100 (Tiffany Nguyen Human Resources Manager) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To approve the revisions to the classification specifications for Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Senior Engineer, and Equipment Mechanic. 9 Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a ADOPT AN URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE ADOPTED PARTS; ADOPTING THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS; REPEALING OUTDATED PROVISIONS - 25- CDD-123 CEQA: Determine the urgency ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Building and Code Official Guillermo Hobleman provided a presentation. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. No public comment was provided. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and introduce and adopt an Urgency Ordinance No. ORD-25- 1493U titled “An Urgency Ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes; adopting the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; repealing legacy codes; adopting local amendments; declaring the Urgency Ordinance to be an urgency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety; and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act”; and authorize staff to file the adopted amendments and findings with the California Building Standards Commission. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND APPROVE A CONTRACT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN NAPOLITANO AS CITY MANAGER - 25- AS-102 (Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen) Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen provided a presentation. 10 Councilmember Keegan asked various questions. In Person Public Comment:  Carolyn Petty  John Burry Virtual Public Comment:  Tony Higgins  Nancy Schwappach  Matt McCool  Laura Pena Councilmember Francois provided various comments. Councilmember Jackson provided various comments. Councilmember Keegan provided various comments. Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided various comments. Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7529 appointing Steven Napolitano (“Napolitano”) to the position of City Manager (“CM”), approving an employment agreement (“Agreement”) with Napolitano, and setting the CM’s compensation; and to approve the contract with Napolitano. Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 17.b CONTINUED REVIEW OF THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM - 25-AS-099 (Revenue Services Supervisor Paul Avila) Item 17.b was removed from the agenda during item 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. 17.c PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS LICENSE AND HOME OCCUPATION. - 25-CDD-166 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) 11 Management Analyst Leo Zaylan provided a presentation. Councilmember Francois provided various comments. Community Development Director Alison Becker provided information. No public comment was provided. Mayor Saemann provided information. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To direct staff to forward the proposed amendments for the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission to review and hold a public meeting on said changes. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.d APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLOWBIRD AMERICA, INC., TO REPLACE PARKING METERS IN LOTS A, B, AND C - 25-CMO-079 (Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales provided a presentation. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions. Councilmember Francois asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales provided information. No public comment was provided. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To authorize the purchase of multi-space parking meters from Flowbird America, Inc. through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Omnia Partners for an amount not to exceed $400,000; authorize the City Attorney to authorize modifications to the proposed agreement, if needed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement, with the City Clerk attesting the proposed agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois 12 Motion Carried 17.e INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON THE RENAMING OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - 25-CR-089 Requested by Councilmember Keegan and supported by Mayor Saemann (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols) Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a presentation. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. No public comment was provided. Councilmember Keegan provided comments. Mayor Saemann provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To receive and file the informational item on renaming the Community Resources Department to Parks and Recreation Department and bring back a Consent Calendar item for Council approval to effectuate the change. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.f INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING ALLOWING ALL VEHICLES TO PARK IN PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) PARKING SPACES. - 25- CMO-074 Requested by Mayor Saemann and supported by Councilmember Keegan (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Item 17.f was removed from the agenda during item 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. 17.g APPROVE THE PROPOSED TREE REPLANTING PLAN FOR VALLEY PARK AND THE GREENBELT - 25-PW-091 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. 13 No public comment was provided. Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To approve the tree replanting plan for Valley Park and the Greenbelt; authorize an increase of $15,000 to the annual project contingency for the landscape maintenance services contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., increasing the total annual contingency from $50,000 to $65,000 for the remainder of the contract; and authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments up to the amount of the revised contract contingency. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.h PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE CITY FLEET - 25-PW-088 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Director SanClemente provided a presentation. Mayor Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. Virtual Public Comment:  Kent Allen Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To authorize the purchase of one Class C Aerial (Bucket) Truck with Service Body for a total amount of $286,826 from PB Loader Corporation via the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. 080521-PBL) to replace a 2003 Chevrolet 6500; Authorize the purchase of one Ford Super Duty F-250 with Service Body for a not to exceed amount of $75,000 from National Auto Fleet Group via the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. 091521), or other Cooperative Purchasing Program, or on equal or better terms through purchase from a dealership as vehicles become available, to replace a 2019 Ford F-250; Authorize the purchase of a Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid, for a not to exceed amount of $57,100 from the Manhattan Beach Toyota through a Cooperative Purchasing Program, or on equal or better terms through purchase from a dealership as vehicles become available, to replace a 2014 Ford Explorer; Add estimated revenue of $45,912 in the Equipment Replacement Fund; Appropriate $51,196 to the Public Works Lighting/Landscaping/Medians Equipment Replacement Fund to cover the 14 purchase and estimated outfitting costs of the Ford Super Duty F-250; and appropriate $63,600 to the Police Department Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase and estimated outfitting of the Toyota Sienna. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.i CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION DECEMBER 2025 - 25-CCO-045 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Clerk Maravilla provided a presentation and the City Council adopted the following changes to the Committee List:  South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) o Delegate: Mayor Saemann o Alternate: Councilmember Francois  SBCCOG Steering Committee o Delegate: Mayor Saemann o Alternate: Councilmember Francois  Southern California Association of Governments o Councilmember Francois No public comment was provided. The following subcommittees were decommissioned:  Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming Subcommittee  Self-Storage Lease Subcommittee  Joint-Use Park Amenities Subcommittee  Joint Subcommittee to Explore the Roles and Responsibilities of the Public Works Commission The following subcommittees were extended:  Finance Subcommittee—December 20, 2027  Downtown Lighting and Beautification Subcommittee—December 31, 2027 15 MOTION 1 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To appoint Mayor Saemann as the delegate to the SBCOGG. Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried Amendment: SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Mayor Pro Tem Detoy made a substitute motion to maintain Councilmember Jackson as the delegate to the SBCOGG. Councilmember Francois made a subsequent substitute motion that failed due to a lack of second. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy amended his substitute motion to appoint Councilmember Jackson as the delegate and Councilmember Francois as the alternate to the SBCOGG. After deliberation on the amended substitute motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, it was agreed to only vote on the first substitute motion to have Councilmember Jackson remain as the delegate to the SBCOGG. Ayes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Noes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Failed Amendment: SUBSTITUTE MOTION 2 Moved by: Councilmember Francois Councilmember Francois made a second substitute motion to appoint himself as the delegate to the SBCOGG. The substitute motion failed due to a lack of a second. MOTION 2 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Francois 16 To appoint Councilmember Francois as the alternate to the SBCOGG. Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried MOTION 3 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Francois To decommission the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming Subcommittee and the Self-Storage Lease Subcommittee. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy offered a friendly amendment to include the Joint- Use Park Amenities Subcommittee for decommissioning. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried MOTION 4 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy To extend the Downtown Lighting and Beautification Subcommittee decommission date until December 31, 2027. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried MOTION 5 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To assign a decommission date of December 20, 2027 to the Finance Subcommittee. Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17 MOTION 6 Moved by: Mayor Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan To decommission the Joint Subcommittee to Explore the Roles and Responsibilities of the Public Works Commission. Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried MOTION 7 Moved by: Councilmember Keegan Seconded by: Mayor Saemann To reassign committee delegates/alternates or reaffirm current appointments as discussed; adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7530 to appoint Mayor Saemann as delegate and Councilmember Francois as alternate to the SBCOGG; and extend and decommission various subcommittees as discussed. Ayes (3): Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Saemann requested support for an action item to discuss contract officers as discussed at the Safety Forum. Councilmember Keegan provided support for an informational item. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy requested support to make Councilmember Jackson's informational item from November 28, 2025 to discuss Park Rangers into an action. No additional support was provided and the item will remain an informational item with Mayor Pro Tem Detoy's original support. The City Council requested staff to review all future agenda items and remove what has been completed and update the City Council on the status of each request. Councilmember Francois requested to form an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to work with the school district to improve their existing educational program for e-bikes. No support was provided. 18 Councilmember Jackson requested support to have the Public Works Department review current height placement of signage on the Strand and to study the Hermosa Beach and Redondo boundary speed signage. Councilmember Jackson requested an item to delineate available options for licensing, registration, or other regulatory tools to support e-bike safety and compliance. Mayor Saemann provided support for this item. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-081 19. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Napolitano provided a City Manager Report. 20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 20.a PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES (Office Assistant Amari Gilbert) 20.b PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MINUTES (Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen) 20.c LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025 - 25-CMO-080 (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright) 20.d PARKING CITATION AND REVENUE REPORT—NOVEMBER 2025 (Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) 21. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.