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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D. Keegan,
Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Dean Francois,
Councilmember Rob Saemann
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, Public Works Director Joe
SanClemente, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Recreation
Coordinator Kambria Vint, Recreation Coordinator Nick
Shattuck, Associate Planner Deidra Tran
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1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Detoy called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Martha Alvarez led the roll call and announced a quorum.
Present: Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Councilmember Saemann
Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Councilmember Saemann arrived at 5:04 p.m.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s)
spoke:
Yumi Tallayama (In-Person)
Jim Holtz (In-Person)
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Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public
comments.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m.
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Detoy announced that Mayor for the Day Ha rrison Heryanto would be
calling the meeting to order and leading the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.
At 6:23 p.m., Mayor for the Day Harrison Heryanto called the meeting to order.
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor for the Day Harrison Heryanto.
7. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Martha Alvarez led the roll call 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 the City Council approved the
settlement of Norma Iaia v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV03562),
under which the City will pay $75,000 in exchange for a full release of all claims
and dismissal of the action. The settlement was approved by a 5-0 vote.
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Detoy thanked everyone who attended the Mayor's Conversation and
Picnic at the Park event and announced that there will be a planned event for late
August. Announced the upcoming International Surf Festival to be held from
Friday, July 31, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, the full schedule is
available at surffestival.org. Spoke about National Night Out from the Hermosa
Beach Police Department on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., at Clark Field, the event will have a drone and K9 demonstrations, the
public can meet Police Officers, and partake in food and games. Lastly,
announced the Hermosa Beach Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, Augu st 9, 2026,
from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the event will include a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 10
mile bike ride along Valley/Ardmore, and a 3 mile run on The Strand. There will
be no parking along Ardmore Avenue from Pier Avenue to 8th Street. Overnight
parking will be temporarily allowed in the City's Community Center and South
Park parking lots.
Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright introduced Acting
Assistant Fire Chief for the Los Angeles County Fire Department (Division 1)
Kelsey Wade.
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Acting Assistant Fire Chief Wade described his career for over 35 years ago with
the Hermosa Beach Fire Department as an explorer and expressed looking
forward to a strong working relationship with the Los Angeles County and the
City of Hermosa Beach.
10. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
10.a HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB CHECK PRESENTATION FOR K9
ARCO ARMORED VEST
K9 Armor Co-Founder, Suzanne Saunders and Rotary Club President,
Cole Mueller presented a $4,000 check to fund a bulletproof vest for
Hermosa Beach Police K9 Arco.
Police Chief Landon Phillips and Canine handler Officer Torres expressed
gratitude for the vest for partner Arco.
Mayor Detoy presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Rotary Club and
noted the K9 Armor continues to seek donations for approximately 100
unprotected dogs remaining in the Los Angeles County.
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Francois pulled Item 15.d, Councilmember Saemann pulled Item
15.h, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan pulled Item 15.i from the Consent Calendar.
Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember
Francois, to approve the agenda as amended, with Item 15.d heard later in the
meeting; Item 15.h heard after Item 17.a and before Item 17.b; and Item 15.i
heard after Item 17.e.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s)
spoke:
Yumi Tallayama (In-Person)
Jim Holtz Translating for Yumi (In-Person)
Sarah Harper (In-Person)
Jim Holtz (In-Person)
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Franklin Rogers (In-Person)
Ellie Grace Shultz (In-Person)
Traci Horowitz (In-Person)
Michelle Hampton (In-Person)
Sheryl Main (In-Person)
Rick Koenig (In-Person)
Ira Ellman (In-Person)
Heidi Fernandez (In-Person)
Jim Rosenberger (In-Person)
Phuong Bui (Virtual)
Kent Allen (Virtual)
Jackie Tagliaterro (In-Person)
Matt McCool (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public
comments.
13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Saemann reported on his attendance at the JPIA (Joint Powers
Insurance Authority) Board of Directors meeting.
Councilmember Francois reported on his attendance at the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District meeting and announced a Community Forum scheduled for
August 17, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Keegan reported on his attendance at the July 9, 2026, ICA
(Independent Cities Association) Conference in San Diego, hosted by
Councilmember Jackson, which included discussions on grant funding and
downtown retail improvements.
Councilmember Jackson thanked the public speakers and expressed
disappointment regarding the dissolution of CPAP (Community Police Advisory
Board), noting his intent to bring the matter forward as a future agenda item.
Mayor Detoy thanked staff for accommodating two Mayor for a Day participants,
provided an update on LACERA (Los Angeles County Employees Retirement
Association) Board activities, and reported attending the Gateway Park
ceremony in Redondo Beach.
14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
No other comments were made by City Councilmembers.
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15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Francois pulled Item 15.d, Councilmember Saemann pulled Item
15.h, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan pulled Item 15.i from the Consent Calendar.
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 consent calendar with items 15.d, 15.h, and 15. i being
pulled for separate discussion.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saem ann
Motion Carried
15.a CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS -077
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the check registers for June
17, 2026, through July 8, 2026.
Motion Carried
15.b CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS -080
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the May 2026 Cash Balance
Report.
Motion Carried
15.c REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY
PROJECT FOR MAY 2026 - 26-AS -081
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the May 2026 Financial
Reports.
Motion Carried
15.e CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JULY
21, 2026 - 26-PW-051
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the Capital Improvement
Program Status Report as of July 21, 2026.
Motion Carried
15.f ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN
THE COUNTY’S URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS
2028-2030 - 26-PW-045
CEQA: Determine the resolution is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4), 15378(b)(5),
and 15061(b)(3).
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
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 Resolution No. 26-7567, approving
participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program and authorize the
City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a three -year
cooperation agreement with the County of Los Angeles, effective July 1,
2027, through June 30, 2030, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.g CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CORRECTING A CLERICAL
ERROR IN EXHIBIT A RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ROAD
REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1) PROJECT LIST
FOR FY 26-27 - 26-PW-049
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
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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 nunc pro tunc Resolution No. 26 -7552
adopting a revised list of projects for fiscal year 2026 -2027 ffunded by the
ROad Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, correcting clerical error on
Exhibit A by approving a revised Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account (“RMRA”) Project List identifying the specific project locations
required by the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”), and
adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026–2027 funded by
Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”).
Motion Carried
15.j ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PARCEL MAP - 26-
CDD-066
SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 84286 (CUP NO. 24-10, PDP NO. 24-03)
LOCATION: 138 1st Street
APPLICANT: Maria Islas
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
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 Resolution No. 26-7569, approving
Final Parcel Map No. 84286 for a two-unit residential condominium project
located at 138 1st Street and determining that the project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, which is consi stent
with the approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map; and authorize the City
Clerk to endorse the certificate for said map.
Motion Carried
15.k APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION
SERVICES - 26-CDD-060
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to determine the approval is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and is exempt
from CEQA; to approve a professional services agreement (“PSA”) with
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CSG Consultants, Inc. (”CSG”) for continued on-call staff augmentation
services for a term through June 30, 2028; and authorize the City
Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached PSA subject
to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
15.l ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY AND BENEFITS
REPORT FOR UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS - 26-AS -084
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
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 Resolution No. 26-7570, approving
and adopting an amendment to the Salary and Benefits for the
Unrepresented Classifications.
Motion Carried
15.m ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY
EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 - 26-AS-
082
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
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 Resolution No. 26-7571, adopting a
Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the
General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local
986.
Motion Carried
15.n ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SIDE LETTER TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES’ GROUP - 26-AS-083
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
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Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7572 to adopt a
Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the
Professional and Administrative Employees’ Group, for the period of July
1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Motion Carried
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
16.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 90
PIER AVENUE. - 26-CDD-069
(Associate Planner DeDe Tran)
Associate Planner DeDe Tran provided the PowerPoint Prese ntation.
The property owner's representative, Wajid Drabu, spoke on the
development plan.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to pubic
comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7573 approving a
Certificate of Appropriateness (HRR26-01) and a Precise Development
Plan (PDP26-04) to allow façade improvements and interior
reconfiguration of an existing commercial building located at 90 Pier
Avenue in the General Commercial (C-2) Zone; adopting Exhibit A
containing findings, determinations, and conditions of approval; and
determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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17.a APPROVAL OF PLACING A BALLOT MEASURE AND PROVIDING
FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE CITY
MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION THAT WOULD ALLOW A DESIGNATED MEASURE
CALLING A ONE-HALF CENT (0.5%) SALES TAX - 26-AS-085
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Administrative Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint
Presentation.
Administrative Services Director Walker, Interim City Attorney Jason
Baltimore, and City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council
questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Barbara Ellman (In-Person)
Laura Pena (In-Person)
Alain Jauffret (In-Person)
Eric Horne (In-Person)
Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Kent Allen (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
City Manager Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City
Council questions.
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. 26-7574, calling for the
placement of a general tax measure on the ballot for the November 3,
2026, General Municipal Election for submission to the qualified voters of
an ordinance enacting a general transactions and use tax at the rate of
one-half percent (0.5%) for general governmental purposes; request the
formation of a citizens’ oversight committee; designate Councilmember
Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to prepare the argument in support
of the measure and any rebuttal; and select the ballot letter designation
“HB,” with “HBB” and “A” as alternate designations.
Ayes (4): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
and Councilmember Saemann
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Noes (1): Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
Substitute Motion
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to pass the staff
recommendation regarding the sales tax only. The motion failed due to a
lack of a second.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
15.h CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH BARK FOR A PARK - 26-PR-054
(Parks and Recreation Manager Brian J Sousa)
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols introduced Parks and
Recreation Manager Brian Sousa
Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa provided the PowerPoint
presentation.
Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa, City Manager Steve Napolitano,
and Public Works Director Joe SanClemente responded to City Council
questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Nayiri Dermenjian (In-Person)
Chandrea Miller (In-Person)
Barbara Ellman (In-Person)
Jack L. (Virtual)
Lauren Pizer Mains (In-Person)
John Burry (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
City Manager Napolitano responded to City Council Questions.
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 MOU with the 10% cap outlined in the
side letter, excluding the Greenbelt as a potential location.
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Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to approve the MOU as presented, including
both Valley Park East and the Greenbelt as potential locations and a 10%
cap on staff costs, as outlined in the side letter from Bark for a Park.
Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Francois, and
Councilmember Saemann
Noes (2): Mayor Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson
Motion Carried
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
17.b APPROVAL OF PLACING A BALLOT MEASURE AND PROVIDING
FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE MEASURE
ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, TO
ALLOW A DESIGNATED OFF-LEASH DOG PARK WITHIN THE
GREENBELT - 26-PR-050
(Parks and Recreation Manager Brian J. Sousa)
Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa provided the PowerPoint
presentation.
Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa and Interim City Attorney Jason
Baltimore responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Alain Jauffret (In-Person)
Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann to adopt the resolution
by title, designate one or more Councilmembers to file arguments
regarding the City measure, select the ballot letter designation, and clarify
that the proposed project would be located between Pier Avenue and 11th
Street. The maker of the motion withdrew the motion.
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois to place the
draft resolution on the ballot with the following requirements: privately
funded construction; a location between Pier Avenue and 11th Street; a
maximum size of 400 feet by 40 feet; and a minimum distance of 100 feet
from the nearest residential lot. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
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 report and take no further
action.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
17.c P.A.R.K. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEE UPDATES - 26-PR-048
(Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck)
Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck provided the PowerPoint
presentation.
Recreation Supervisor Shattuck and Parks and Recreation Manager Brian
Sousa responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Alain Jauffret (In-Person)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Detoy
A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Detoy to include a cost-of-
living adjustment rounded to the nearest $10. The friendly amendment
was accepted by the maker of the motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Mayor
Detoy, to approve the fee increase to $3,150 per school year and
incorporate an annual cost-of-living adjustment, rounded to the nearest
$10, going forward.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
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Motion Carried
17.d CONSIDERATION OF VALLEY PARK SUMMER DAY CAMP FEE
UPDATE - 26-PR-049
(Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck)
Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck 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 Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Jackson to include a
two-year phased fee increase. The friendly amendment was accepted by
the maker of the motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann, to approve a two-year phased fee increase with an annual cost-
of-living adjustment rounded to the nearest $10.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
17.e REVIEW OF SUBMITTAL OF THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT - 26-CDD-050
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided the PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Alain Jauffret (In-Person)
Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Jon David (Virtual)
Laura Pena (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
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Moved by: Mayor Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann, to receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress
Report.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
15.i APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH
LAWN BOWLING CLUB AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION MAKING
FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT - 26-PR-047
(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols and Recreation Coordinator
Kambria Vint responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Alain Jauffret (In-Person)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to
public comments.
Parks and Recreation Director Nichols responded to City Council
questions.
Moved by: Councilmember Saemann
Seconded by: Mayor Detoy
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Keegan, to approve the license agreement and adopt Resolution
No. 26-7568, making findings of public purpose and public benefit
regarding the use of City property by the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling
Club; approving license agreement; and implementing public access, risk
allocation, and operational requirements.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmemb er Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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17.f APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IK
CONSULTING, LLC FOR ON-GOING ACCELA CIVIC PLATFORM
SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - 26-CDD-064
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Community Development Director Alison Becker provided the PowerPoint
presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following
individual(s) spoke:
Laura Pena (Virtual)
Seeing no further 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 Jackson, to approve the professional services agreement
with IK Consulting, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
17.g AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CIP 504 - 26-PW-050
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a 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: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to award a construction contract for Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Project 504—Playground Equipment
Replacement—to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$209,440; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project
contingency of $42,000 and approve contract change orders up to the
approved project contingency amount; and adopt Resolution No. 26-7575,
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approving the construction of Capital Improvement Project No. 504 (“CIP
504”), Playground Equipment Replacement Project, pursuant to
Government Code Section 830.6, including a 10% project contingency.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
Moved by: Mayor Detoy
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Detoy to approve the staff
recommendation with a 20% project contingency. The substitute motion
failed due to lack of a second.
17.h INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON VOTING PROCEDURES FOR BOARD
AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - 26-CCO-015
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
City Clerk Martha Alvarez 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.
The City Council directed staff to return with the item as a formal action
item, with options for remote participation, while maintaining the default
practice of scheduling commission appointments when all members are
present.
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the report.
Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson,
Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann
Motion Carried
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
15.d AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
TEAMCIVX FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES - 26-AS-086
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
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Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker 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.
City Manager Steve Napolitano and Interim City Att orney 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 continue the item to the August meeting and
direct staff to return with alternative informational outreach options and
cost structures.
Ayes (3): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember
Saemann
Noes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Saemann requested for staff to return with a report on option for
the future development of Downtown Parking Lot A as a potential revenue -
generating asset, including public-private partnership and bonding scenarios.
Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Mayor Detoy concurred.
Councilmember Jackson requested for staff to return with options for establishing
a formal Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission, in light of the
City’s dissolution of the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAP), Mayor Detoy
concurred.
Mayor Detoy requested for staff to return with information on a potential
moratorium on Data Centers within the City limits, informed by recent
developments in neighboring City of El Segundo, Councilmember Jackson
concurred.
Mayor Detoy requested for staff to return with a review of the existing Automated
License Plate Reader (ALPR) hardware vendors and contracts to assess security
vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents, Councilmember Francois
concurred.
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No City Manager Report was provided.
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21. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:33 a.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting and provided a reminder that
Council would be dark on August 11, 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.
The meeting was adjourned in memory of James Hudson Beckwith ("Jimbo"), a
longtime Hermosa Beach resident and owner/CEO of California Marketing
Device, who passed away June 25, 2026, at the age of 79
Mayor City Clerk