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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.