CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda

Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

CITY COUNCIL
Mike Detoy, Mayor  
Michael D. Keegan, Mayor Pro Tem
Ray Jackson, Councilmember 
Dean Francois, Councilmember
Rob Saemann, Councilmember

David Pedersen, City Treasurer


APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Steve Napolitano, City Manager
Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney 

EXECUTIVE TEAM
Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director
Ann Yang, Interim City Clerk
Alison Becker, Community Development Director
Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director
Landon Phillips, Police Chief 
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hermosa Beach City Council meetings are open to the public and are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in person at City Hall during the meeting or prior to the meeting by submitting an eComment for an item on the agenda. As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate via the following: 

 

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1.
CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM

  

2.
ROLL CALL

  

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.

4.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

  

4.a
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on February 3, 2026.

  

4.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION

  

Pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Case Number: 22TRCV00700

4.c
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

  

Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Tyler Cashman, Interim Human Resources Manager
Organizations: Teamsters, Professional and Medical Employees’ Union, Local 986
Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association

5.
OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM

  

6.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  

7.
ROLL CALL

  

8.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT

  

9.
ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

  

10.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

  

This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.

  • Recommended Action:

    To approve the order of the agenda.

11.
PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

  

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 or 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.

13.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

  

14.
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. 

15.
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 item 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.

  • Recommended Action:

    To approve the consent calendar.

15.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA

  
  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council 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.

15.b
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES

This item has attachments.  

(Interim City Clerk Ann Yang)

15.c
CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-020

This item has attachments.  

(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for February 18, 2026 through February 26, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.

15.d
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2026–2027 - 26-PW-008

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: Determine the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and
    2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) to approve the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2026–2027.

15.e
APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL STORM DRAIN CATCH BASIN MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH RON'S MAINTENANCE, INC - 26-PW-006

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5).
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5).
    2. Approve the proposed amendment to the agreement with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc. for On-call Storm Drain Catch Basin Maintenance Services, extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, and increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $173,351 to $218,632 (Attachment 2);
    3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the annual project contingency from $10,000 to $15,000 per year for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27; and
    4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment, approve minor non-substantive modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the City Clerk attesting the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.

15.f
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE INCREASE OF PROJECT CONTINGENCY TO CIP 630 COMMUNITY CENTER GAS LINE REPAIRS - 26-PW-010

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: Determine that CIP 630, Community Center Gas Line Repairs, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine that CIP 630, Community Center Gas Line Repairs is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities);
    2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the increase in project contingency by $42,000 from $46,600 to $88,600 for CIP 630 Community Center Gas Line Repairs project for a total authorized amount of $321,600; and
    3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to approve contract change orders up to the approved project contingency amount.

15.g
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH XANADU SYSTEM SERVICES - 26-PW-007

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: The action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5), as it consists of administrative activities that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. The amendment pertains to ongoing custodial services within existing facilities.
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine that the Second Amendment to the Janitorial Services Contract with Xanadu System Services is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (b)(5) (administrative activities);
    2. Adopt a resolution to approve the second amendment to the agreement with Xanadu Service Systems for janitorial services, adding additional services for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 25-26, extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, and increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $651,696 to $895,313; (Attachment 1);
    3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the established project contingency per year from $10,000 to $15,000 per year starting in FY 26-27; and
    4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment, approve minor non-substantive modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the City Clerk attesting the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.

15.h
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ARC SOUTH BAY FOR USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMS 15 AND 17 - 26-PR-005

This item has attachments.  

(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Consider approval of a lease agreement (Attachment 1) with The Arc South Bay for use of the Community Center rooms 15 and 17 beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 with the option, at staff’s discretion, to extend for two additional one-year terms; and
    2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

15.i
APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 84 DISABILITY ACCESS: CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACCESSIBILITY CLAIMS: NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND OPPORTUNITY TO CORRECT - 26-CMO-010

This item has attachments.  

(Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council approve a letter of support for Senate Bill 84 (Attachment 1).

15.j
APPROVE A CONTRACT TO GEOSYNTEC FOR PROFESSIONAL STORMWATER CONSULTING SERVICES - 26-CMO-002

This item has attachments.  

(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants to develop a feasibility study for a dry well project at a not to exceed amount of $65,000 for a term of two years ending January 13, 2028, with an option to extend one year (Attachment 1); and
    2. 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.

16.
PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M

  

16.a
APPROVAL OF IMPACT LEVEL III NEW SPECIAL EVENT – AFTER DARK TOUR LA 2026 - 26-PR-004

This item has attachments.  

Continued from meeting of February 24, 2026
(Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to consider and provide direction regarding the following options:

    1. Approve the inclusion of the After Dark Tour LA 2026 on the 2026 Special Events Calendar on Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, October 18;
    2. Approve the inclusion of the After Dark Tour LA 2026 on the 2026 Special Events Calendar on Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25;
    3. Deny the inclusion of the After Dark Tour LA 2026 on the 2026 Special Events Calendar, regardless of dates; or
    4. Approve the inclusion of the After Dark Tour LA 2026 on the 2026 Special Events Calendar contingent on additional negotiations or event elements, as directed by City Council, between staff and Nike, the event producer.

16.b
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HBMC SECTION 3.32 TITLED TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX - 26-CMO-009

This item has attachments.  

(Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance updating the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 3.32.020 Definitions, 3.32.030 Tax Imposed; and 3.32.100 Appeal (Attachment 5).

16.c
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - 26-CDD-025

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: Determine the action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17.
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine the action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code § 21080.17;
    2. Conduct a public hearing to consider repealing and replacing Chapter 17.21 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relating to Accessory (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU); and
    3. Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance (Attachment 1) approving Zone Text Amendment (TA 26-01) repealing and replacing Chapter 17.21 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

17.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

  

17.a
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO JOIN THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST - 26-CDD-028

This item has attachments.  

CEQA: Determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council:

    1. Determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
    2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving and authorizing the execution of the Joint Powers Authority Agreement joining the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT);
    3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the SBRHT Joint Powers Authority Agreement (JPA) (Attachment 2); and
    4. Appoint a City Council member to represent the City on the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Board.

17.b
ADJUSTMENT OF FEES FOR COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-012

This item has attachments.  

(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)

  • Recommended Action:

    Staff recommends City Council consider adjusting certain commercial encroachment fees.

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. 

19.
CITY MANAGER 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. 

21.
ADJOURNMENT

  
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