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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-23-CC-R-MIN 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 23, 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, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Detoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez announced that Mayor Pro Tem Keegan would be participating remotely per Government Code Section 54953(b). Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced there was a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Saemann Absent: Councilmember Francois Councilmember Francois arrived at 5:08 p.m. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. 2 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 12 and June 9, 2026 4.b Conference with Legal Counsel (Existing Litigation) pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Rachel Muzatko v. City of Hermosa Beach et al 19-145623 Case Number: 20TRCV0048 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Detoy called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sebastian Elortegui. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez announced that Mayor Pro Tem Keegan would be participating remotely per Government Code Section 54953(b). Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced 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 Closed Session. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy thanked everyone who participated in the Mayor’s Conversation and Beach Cleanup held on June 20, 2026, and announced plans for a future Conversation and Picnic in the Park event in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. He also noted that the 2026 Hermosa Beach Triathlon is scheduled for August and that volunteer opportunities will be available. Councilmember Francois announced that he will host a Community Forum on June 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and invited members of the public to attend and discuss community issues. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the order of the agenda. 3 Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING KIM SWINDELL FOR HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker presented remarks honoring Kim Swindell on her 20 years of service to the City of Hermosa Beach. Mayor Detoy presented certificates of recognition on behalf of Congressman Ted Lieu, State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and the City of Hermosa Beach, along with a commemorative street sign. 11.b RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols presented upcoming July activities, including junior youth volleyball tournaments, a special event with the City's mascot Sunny, and a Picnic in the Park with the Mayor. Full- time Parks and Recreation staff and commissioners were present. Mayor Detoy read and presented the proclamation declaring July 2026, as Parks and Recreation Month. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following ind ividual(s) spoke:  Jim Holtz (In-Person)  Michelle Hamp (In-Person)  Eric Horne (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS No City Councilmember comments were provided. 14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Councilmember Francois reported that he attended the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission meeting the prior week as a representative of the South Bay Council of Governments. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR 4 Councilmember Francois requested to move Agenda Item No. 15. b "City Council Minutes," to be individually considered. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to approve the City Council Agenda Item Nos. 15.a-15.k, with the exception of Agenda Item No. 15.b, being removed for individual consideration. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Jackson 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 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS -070 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the check registers for June 3, 2026 through June 11, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS -071 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the April 2026 Cash Balance Report. Motion Carried 5 15.e REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR April 2026 - 26-AS -072 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the April 2026 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 15.f ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL TAX APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 - 26- AS -066 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7556 approving and adopting the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026–27. Motion Carried 15.g CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS -067 (City Treasurer Dave Pedersen) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the May 2026 City Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried 15.h CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JUNE 15, 2026 - 26-PW-046 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of June 15, 2026. Motion Carried 6 15.i CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK - 26-CCO-009 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7557 calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the City of Hermosa Beach; adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7558 requesting consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election with the Los Angeles County General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and adopt Resolution No. RES- 26-7559 establishing regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. Motion Carried 15.j ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (TA24-01) AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOS A BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (HBMC) PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE - 26-CDD-057 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance No.ORD-26-1500 of the City of Hermosa Beach approving the Zone Text Amendment (TA24-01); and Direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30 - days. Motion Carried 15.k ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, 12.30.010 and 12.30.030 - 26-PR-042 (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois 7 Motion to determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance No. ORD-26-1501 of the City of Hermosa Beach amending Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) and Section 12.30.010 (Special event regulations generally) and 12.30.030 (Special event approval and permit issuance) to amend policies related to special events on public property; and direct the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30 -days. Motion Carried 15.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Councilmember Francois pulled the item, stating the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes did not adequately reflect two points of order and the Mayor's rulings. Interim City Attorney Baltimore advised that the supplemental revisions issued earlier that day sufficiently documented the procedural actions and met the legal requirements for meeting minutes. Moved by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, to withdraw the minutes, revise them, and return at the next meeting with language specifically reflecting that Councilmember Francois raised a point of order, that Councilmember Jackson was found out of order, the Councilmember Francois made a second point of order and it was disposed by the Mayor moving to the next item. The motion failed for lack of a second. Substitute Motion Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Detoy A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Detoy, to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026, Adjourned Regular Meeting and the revised minutes from the June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting. Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Noes (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 8 16.a RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26- AS -064 (Continued from the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting) (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Administrative Services Director Walker and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Jim Holtz (In-Person)  Elka Worner (In-Person)  Laura Pena (In-Person)  Michelle Crispin (In-Person)  Jon David (In-Person)  Unknown Speaker (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to add fees S-004, S-007, S-008, and S-017 to the highlighted/deferred list for process review, and to remove fee 30.a from that list. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 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 Resolution No. RES-26-7560; fully defer fee increases on all highlighted/deferred items pending completion of process and zoning improvements; and set 75% cost recovery over a two -year period for all remaining non-highlighted fees among the 19. 9 Ayes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 16.b ANNUAL STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) - 26-AS-076 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Elka Worner (In-Person)  Eric Horne (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to receive and file the FY 2025 -2026 Annual Staffing Vacancies Report, per Assembly Bill 2561 (AB2561). Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.c ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET - 26-AS-073 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) City Manager Steve Napolitano provided a brief introduction. Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Jim Holtz (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 10 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7561, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget; approving related General Fund transfers and assignments; and making findings regarding the City's fiscal plan. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.d PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AFFECTING PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 - 26-CMO-039 (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Executive Assistant Ann Yang 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 comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7562, confirming deliquent refuse collection charges and authorizing the County Assessor to collect such charges as special assessments ofn the Los Angeles County Property Tax Roll. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.e CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT - 26-PW-044 (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo) Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. 11 Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to adopt Resolution No. RES.26 -7563, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, in connection with the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried *Attachments 1 and 4 for this agenda item have been revised and updated 16.f PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL - 26-PW-034 (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo) Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo provided the PowerPoint presentation. City Attorney Jason Baltimore 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 comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7564, confirming the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sewer service charges and authorizing their collection on the Los Angeles County Property Tax Roll. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 12 17.a DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL REVENUE MEASURES AND FUTURE BALLOT INITIATIVES - 26-AS -074 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:  Jim Holts (In-Person)  Elka Worner (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Administrative Services Director Walker, City Manager Steve Napolitano, and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to direct staff to develop and return with ballot language for a 0.5% local general sales tax measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Francois A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois, to place both a 0.5% sales tax measure and a 1% TOT increase on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide on each separately. Motion failed for lack of a second. Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to place both a 0.5% sales tax measure (with an automatic escalation to 1% upon the sunset of Measure ER in five years) and a TOT measure increasing the hotel rate to 15% with an additional 3% surcharge on short-term vacation rentals on the November ballot. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan 13 Motion Failed Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Saemann A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt a 0.5% sales tax increase now with an automatic additional 0.5% in five years upon the sunset of the Measure ER with a built-in sunset clause should state-level actions dictate different parameters in the future. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, place a separate TOT ballot measure on the November 2026 ballot. This measure aimed to increase the hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate from 14% to 15% (a 1% increase) and establish an additional 3% surcharge specifically for short-term vacation rentals. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Motion Failed Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann Returned to initial motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to direct staff to develop and return with ballot language for a 0.5% local general sales tax measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Noes (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, proposed a new motion for a separate TOT 14 ballot measure, to increase the hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate from 14% to 15% (a 1% increase) and establish an additional 3% surcharge specifically for short-term vacation rentals. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Motion Failed Amendment: Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to consider a ballot measure raising downtown commercial zone building height limits from 30 feet to 35 feet between Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street. Councilmember Francois made a point of order. Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided clarification. City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council questions. 17.b ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S PARKING VIOLATION BAIL SCHEDULE INCREASING PENALTY AMOUNTS - 26- AS -075 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to accelerate the year-3 parking citation increases to take effect on August 1, 2026. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson 15 A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to increase the parking citation late payment penalty to an amount equal to the full citation amount (doubling the penalty), effective on August 1, 2026. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.c ADOPTION OF A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 (2025) REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS - 26-CCO-010 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) City Clerk Martha Alvarez provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Francois to adopt Resolution No. RES.26 -7566, adopting a policy regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings; making findings regarding compliance with Senate Bill 707 (2025) and Government Code Section 54953.4; and establishing procedures for continued remote public access. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Saemann requested a future agenda item to review the Public Works Commission appointment process. Councilmember Francois seconded support for the item. Two votes of support were noted. Councilmember Jackson requested support for a future agenda item directing staff to retain an independent third-party consultant to conduct an operational review of all city departments, paired with a series of study sessions to consider findings in advance of the FY 2027-28 budget process. Did not receive additional support. 16 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-040 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 Napolitano reported that fireworks are illegal in Hermosa Beach and that violations carry fines of up to $5,000, which would be enforced. He encouraged residents to attend professional fireworks displays in the South Bay and to enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly. 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026 This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 20.b OVERTIME ANALYSIS City Manager Steve Napolitano and Police Chief Landon Phillips responded to City Council questions. 21. ADJOURNMENT At 9:23 p.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting and provided a reminder that Council would be dark on July 14, 2026, and the next Regular City Council meeting would be Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m.