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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-09-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 9, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Councilmember Rob Saemann, Mayor Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois Staff Present: City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Police Chief Landon Phillips _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM At 5:52 p.m., Mayor Detoy announced that closed session was continued to the end of the 6:00 p.m. meeting. At 6:19 p.m., Mayor Detoy called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez announced that Councilmember Jackson would be participating remotely per Senate Bill 707 (SB 707). Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced that there was a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Mayor Detoy announced that public comments for Closed Session will be heard later in the meeting. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 2 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:44 p.m. 4.a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case involving the City's ownership, maintenance obligations, facility conditions, and risk allocation relating to the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club facilities at the Clark Complex. 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM At 6:19 p.m. Mayor Detoy called the meeting to order. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by LA County Library Community Library Manager Sarah Harper. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez read the required SB 707 disclosure statement for Councilmember Jackson's remote participation. Councilmember Jackson confirmed he was alone at his remote location. Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced that there was a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore reported that there were no reportable actions from the Closed Session. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Councilmember Saemann announced the Hermosa Beach Sister Cities Association Gala will be held on June 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Cross Episcopal Church. The theme is Casino Baja Soul. Proceeds support Sister Cities programs, including Casa Hogar Orphanage in Baja, Mexico. Additionally announced, the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival will take place on June 13–14, 2026, on the Community Center Lawn at Pacific Coast Highway and Pier Avenue. Mayor Detoy announced the Mayor’s Conversation and Beach Cleanup will be held on June 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 10th Street, south of the Pier, in partnership with Surfrider South Bay and the South Bay LGBT Center. Additionally announced, Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) will be held on June 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, hosted by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3 This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH Mayor Detoy presented HB PRIDE Boardmember Cherelle Lampkins with a proclamation declaring June 2026, as Pride Month in Hermosa Beach. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate discussion, and Future Agenda Items). If public comment is provided on a Public Hearing o r Municipal Matter item, public comment on the same item will not be accepted when the item is heard at a later part of the meeting. The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker from those present in City Council Chambers and via the remote participation options listed on the agenda. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the public will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Richard Gotthoffer – Table proposals submitted to the City and parking spaces (In-Person) 4  Sarah Harper – Library Announcements (In-Person)  Jim Holtz – Clarification on prior public comments and Short Term Rental notifications (In-Person)  Eric Horne - Short Term Rentals (In-Person)  Betsy Ryan – Decided not to speak (In-Person)  Elka Worner – Prior public comments and installation of parking meters (In-Person) Seeing no further requests, Mayor Detoy closed the floor t o public comments. 13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Francois reported attending the LA County Sanitation Board meeting on June 3rd as the City's representative, where bonds for construction were approved. Mayor Pro Tem Keegan commented on the short-term rental issue, noting that the City of Manhattan Beach has collected approximately $1.7 million in TOT revenue from STRs since a similar court ruling and advised a "watch and wait" approach before creating additional regulations, suggesting the City allow the revenue collection process to develop before taking further action. Councilmember Jackson raised conflict-of-interest concerns regarding short-term rental policy discussions in relation to a sitting Councilmember. Councilmember Francois raised a point of order that the comments were out of order and pertained to a future agenda item, then raised a second point of order and requested a ruling from the Chair. The Mayor concluded the discussion and proceeded to the next agenda item. 14. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar ite m without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be provided a separate public comment period. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, se conded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to approve the Consent Calendar. 5 Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 14.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion 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 14.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting and the May 28, 2026, Adjourned Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 14.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS -062 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the check registers for May 20, 2026 through May 27, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 14.d APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 - 26-PW-039 CEQA: The Project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3). (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) 6 Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to approve a Resolution No. RES-26-7552 adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27 funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and direct staff to submit the project list and supporting documentation to the California Transportation Commission by July 1, 2026. Motion Carried 14.e ROTARY CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH FARMER’S MARKET AGREEMENT 2026 – 2028 - 26-PR-031 (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to consider approval of the new drafted agreement for the Rotary Club of Hermosa Beach to provide its weekly Friday farmers market for a three-year term 2026-2028; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 14.f CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE HERMOSA BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AGREEMENT - 26-PR-040 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to approve the proposed third amendment to an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library and; authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 14.g CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A LETTER TO THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE REGARDING THE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY - 26-CMO-036 (City Manager Steve Napolitano) Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois 7 Motion to approve the letter to be submitted to the National Park Service on behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach regarding Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study. Motion Carried 15. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES This is the time for members of the City Council to report on their attendance at ad hoc subcommittees or standing committee meetings, conferences, or other official activities as City representatives. No additional updates were provided beyond those provided by Councilmember Francois under City Councilmember Comments. 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY (Continued from the May 12, 2026, City Council Meeting) (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Mayor Detoy announced that this item was being continued to the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting with all required noticing. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. To continue the Public Hearing to the June 23, 2026, City Council Meeting. 16.b CLARIFY KELLY PICKLEBALL COURTS POLICY ITEM AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP AND HOURLY RESERVATION FEES - 26-PR-032 CEQA: The proposed resolution is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as it is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) Mayor Detoy opened the public hearing. Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided clarification. Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols introduced the item. Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the PowerPoint presentation. 8 Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kaemerle, City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Baltimore, and Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Mayor Detoy closed the public hearing. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve staff’s recommendation to maintain the Kelly Pickleball Courts Use Policy that Courts 1–4 are available for reservation and walk-on play except on Fridays, when all courts are designated for walk-on play only and are not available for reservations; and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to modify the annual Pickleball Membership and hourly reservation fees. Ayes (2): Councilmember Saemann, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Noes (2): Mayor Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Abstained (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Failed Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to modify the annual Pickleball Membership and hourly reservation fees. Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 16.c INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, 12.30.010 and 12.30.030 AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH NEW SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT PROGRAM FEES - 26-PR-038 9 CEQA: The proposed ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as it is an organization or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle). Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the PowerPoint presentation. Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kaemerle, City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. City Council directed staff to include the written departmental criteria governing the Director's determination of whether a special event requires a public hearing as part of the second reading of the ordinance on the Consent Calendar. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.30 Special Events on Public Property, 12.30.010 Special event regulations generally and 12.30.030 Special event approval and permit issuance to amend policies and fees related to special events on public property; and adopt a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to establish new special event permit program fees. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a 2026 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - 26-CCO-007 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) City Clerk Martha Alvarez provided the staff presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 10 City Clerk Alvarez responded to City Council questions. Following a two-round ranked nomination process, Nate Flory was appointed by majority of votes to the Public Works Commission Seat No. 5 (Member-At-Large). Mayor Detoy acknowledged the extraordinary level of community interest, noting it was among the highest number of applicants for a commission in recent memory, and expressed appreciation for all who applied. The City Council directed staff to schedule future commission interviews on a separate date from the Regular City Council Meeting, with formal appointments made at a subsequent regular meeting. Staff was also directed to explore improvements to the voting methodology. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to appoint Rebecca Noble, to the Civil Service Board Seat No. 5 (Member-At-Large). Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Detoy A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Detoy, to appoint Erin Bender to the Public Works Commission Seat No. 4 (Member-At-Large). Ayes (4): Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (1): Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17.b FY 2026-2027 BUDGET DISCUSSION - 26-AS-065 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor for public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Jim Holtz (In-Person) 11  Alan J. (In-Person)  Eric Horne (In-Person) City Manager Steve Napolitano, Administrative Services Director Walker, and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. City Council directed staff to prepare a preliminary overtime expenditure breakdown by department, including identification of primary cost drivers and existing oversight mechanisms, for presentation at the June 23, 2026, City Council meeting. City Council directed staff to include updated fidelity figures on anticipated cost increases from the Los Angeles County Fire and Lifeguard contract negotiations in future budget presentations to ensure public transparency. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, second ed by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to receive and File Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 -2027 Budget Presentation. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.c AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON- CALL BROKER/DEALER SERVICES - 26-AS -063 (City Treasurer David Pedersen and Administrative Service Director Brandon Walker Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker and City Treasurer Dave Pedersen provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to award of professional services agreements for on-call broker/dealer services to Academy Securities, Inc.; Great Pacific Securities; Higgins Capital Management, Inc.; Multi-Bank Securities, Inc.; 12 Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc.; and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Inc., each for a term of three years ending June 30, 2029, with the option for two one-year extensions at the City's discretion. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.d AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 107 CITYWIDE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - 26-PW-038 CEQA: The Project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The project consists of surface improvements of an existing public roadway. The roadway will not be widened and work will be performed within the existing roadway footprint. (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the award of a construction contract for CIP 107 Citywide Slurry Seal Project to Pavement Coatings Co. in the amount of $222,310; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency of $44,500 and approve contract change orders up to the contingency amount; adopt the associated resolution approving the project and establishing a payment account; authorize the City Manager to execute the contract and approve minor modifications; and authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion and a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 13 17.e AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON- CALL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND TESTING SERVICES - 26-PW-016 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to award a contract for on-call environmental monitoring and testing services to AESCO, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for a term of five years ending June 9, 2031; award a contract for on-call environmental monitoring and testing services to Panacea, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for a term of five years ending June 9, 2031; and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreements, and approve minor modifications if necessary, with the City Clerk attesting the proposed agreements and subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only. Councilmember Saemann requested a future agenda item regarding a 12- to 18- month citywide hiring freeze. Support was given from Mayor Pro Tem Keegan. Council discussion occurred regarding including tenant protections related to no- fault evictions as part of the forthcoming Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) discussion. The consensus was that the topic could be incorporated into the broader STVR policy discussion. A request was made for a future closed session agenda item f or a performance review of the City Attorney firm to discuss ideas regarding the firm's services. 14 The request received Council support. City Manager Napolitano advised that a review of legal services was already in progress and expected to be completed by the end of the month. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-038 Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information. This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 19. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Steve Napolitano had no report. 20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item. Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken. 20.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 20.b ACTION MINUTES OF THE JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 5, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 20.c PARKING CITATION AND METERED REVENUE REPORT - MAY 2025 (Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 21. ADJOURNMENT At 9:46 p.m., Mayor Mike Detoy adjourned the meeting to Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m. .