CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

4:30 P.m. - 5:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

1315 Valley Drive

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Members Present:

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

Staff Present:

• Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano, 
• Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman, 
• City Clerk Myra Maravilla, 
• Community Development Director Alison Becker, 
• Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, 
• Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, 
• Police Chief Landon Phillips, 
• and Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman 

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1.

CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 4:30 PM

Mayor Saemann called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Keegan was in attendance virtually. City Clerk Maravilla announced that on Monday, July 21, 2025, Councilmember Keegan requested to join the Council meeting virtually pursuant to AB 2449 under the "just cause" clause due to medical reasons. The Council was notified of the request on Monday, July 21st of Councilmember Keegan's request. It was further announced that all votes would be taken via roll call and that virtual public comments would be accepted during the general public comment period.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

Mayor Francois opened Public Comment. 

In Person Public Comment:

• Jim Holtz
• Yumi

4.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:42 p.m.

4.a

MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on June 24, 2025

4.b

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Existing Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. (1 case)
Name of Case: Todd Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach et al.
Case Number: 25STCP00891
Date of Filing: March 7, 2025

4.c

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Cynthia Stafford, Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Police Management Association and Unrepresented Group

4.d

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Initiation of Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Number of Potential Cases: 1

5.

THE CLOSED SESSION REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE JULY 22, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:00 PM

Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman provided the Closed Session Report. No reportable action was taken.

6.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned to the regular City Council meeting of July 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.