CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

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, 
• Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, 
• City Clerk Myra Maravilla, 
• Community Development Director Alison Becker, 
• Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, 
• Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, 
• Police Chief Landon Phillips, 
• Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, 
• Office Assistant Ariana Rodriguez, 
• Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman, 
• Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen, 
• Human Resources Cynthia Stafford, 
• and Finance Manager Henry Chao 

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1.

CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM

Mayor Saemann called the Closed Session to order at 5:14 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.

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 Saemann opened Public Comment. No public comment was provided.

4.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m.

4.a

MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on June 10, 2025

4.b

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Cynthia Stafford, Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Teamsters and Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association 

4.c

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 552 11th Place, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
City Negotiator: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy and Councilmember Michael Keegan
Negotiating Party: Thielscher-Randall Financial Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for Hermosa Self Storage Standard Industrial/Commercial Single-Tenant Lease

5.

OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM

Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:17 p.m.

6.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Dean Francois.

7.

ROLL CALL

City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. 

8.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

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

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

Councilmember Francois announced that he is hosting a Community Forum on June 26, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Members of the public are invited to attend to discuss any topic. 

Mayor Saemann announced that Shakespeare by the Sea will once again host free community theatrical renditions of classic Shakespeare in Valley Park at 7:00 p.m. on July 9th and 10th. Wednesday, July 9th will be a performance of As You Like It, and Thursday, July 10th will be a performance of Julius Caesar. The community is invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the presentations. More information is available at shakespearbythesea.org. 

10.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

• Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson

  To approve the order of the agenda.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

11.

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

11.a

LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH CLASS OF 2025 PROJECT PRESENTATION

Project Manager Nancy Domingues, from Leadership Hermosa Beach, presented the 2025 class project.

Councilmember Detoy provided comments. 

Mayor Saemann announced that on July 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association will host a gala at St. Cross Episcopal Church in support of an orphanage in Loreto, Baja California. 

12.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided the City Manager Report.

13.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Howard Lee

Please Click/Tap this comment and then Click/Tap the eComment attachment to read 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 consideration, and Future Agenda Items).  If public comment is provided on Public Hearing or Municipal Matter items, public comment on the same item(s) will not be accepted when the item(s) are heard at a later part of the meeting.

The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker and shall only be taken from those present in City Council Chambers. No remote public comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time.

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 audience 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 Saemann opened Public Comment. 

In Person Public Comment:

• Tara McNamara Stabile 
• Chloe Hirsch
• Jeff Ogan

14.

CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

14.a

UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES

Councilmember Francois announced he attended the City of Cerritos State of the City on June 24, 2025 prior to the Council meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Detoy announced he attended the release of two sea lions at the local beach organized and led by the Marine Mammal Care Center earlier in the day. He thanked the organization for their work in helping the marine wildlife.

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.

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To approve the Consent Calendar.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

15.a

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

Recommendation: 
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.

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  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.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

15.b

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 25-CCO-030

(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To approve the minutes for the June 10, 2025 Special Meeting and June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting.

  Motion Carried

15.c

CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-050

(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To receive and file the check register for the period of June 4, 2025, through June 12, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.

  Motion Carried

15.d

ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL TAX APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 - 25-AS-048

CEQA: Determine the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7498 approving and adopting the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025–26.

  Motion Carried

15.e

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY - 25-AS-053

(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7496 amending the City’s Investment Policy.

  Motion Carried

15.f

APPROVAL OF LEASE EXTENSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 552 11TH PLACE (HERMOSA SELF STORAGE). - 25-AS-054

Jon David

Please read the attached PDF with my storage lot comment.

(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To approve the extension of a month-to-month lease; and direct the City Manager to execute the extension of the lease.

   

  Motion Carried

15.g

PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA FOR JULY 15, 2025 - 25-CDD-098

(Community Development Director Alison Becker)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To receive and file the July 15, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.

  Motion Carried

15.h

APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 25-CDD-101

CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Building and Code Enforcement Official Guillermo Hobelman)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To approve the proposed sixth amendment to an agreement with Willdan Engineering for plan review and staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $70,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $565,000 and an extended term ending August 31, 2025; and authorize the Mayor to execute, and the City Clerk to attest to, the sixth amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney.

  Motion Carried

15.i

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JUNE 16, 2025 - 25-PW-040

(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of June 16, 2025.

  Motion Carried

16.

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

16.a

ANNUAL STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) - 25-AS-051

(Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen)

Human Resources Manager Tiffany Nguyen provided a presentation.

In Person Public Comment:

• David Grethen 
• Nancy Swappach 

• Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan

  To conduct a public hearing in compliance with the requirements of AB 2561; and receive and file the FY 2024-25 annual employee vacancy report as required by AB 2561.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

16.b

ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 BUDGET - 25-AS-052

Laura Pena

Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - I recommend further consideration be given to the Storage Lot Reuse Project into a public parking lot with flexible use capabilities. This project represents a rare opportunity to solve an ongoing downtown parking shortage, generate significant long-term revenue, support local businesses, provide essential temporary facilities during capital improvement projects, and position our City to fully capitalize on historic global events approaching our region. I've included in the attached document six (6) key areas: 1. Parking Utilization Study Findings: The Supply Gap & EDAC Placer Ai Data. We have parking utilization that reaches 102% across downtown, with numerous blocks exceeding legal capacity overflow. Visitors can either continue to search through our neighborhoods looking for open space or leave the city altogether and visit other destinations that are more accommodating. Downtown Hermosa attracts 1.2 million unique visitors annually, generating 4.5 million total visits. Of these, approximately 670,000 visitors only came once. If just these first-time visitors were converted into repeat customers even one additional time, downtown businesses could generate an estimated $25 million in additional sales. With Hermosa Beach receiving approximately 1% in local sales tax, this equates to an additional $250,000 in new tax revenue for the City annually. 2. Current Lease Limitations. The lease renewals have consistently locked the City into a below-market position, with no escalation protections beyond CPI adjustments. A rolling 6 month termination clause allows for indefinite short-term extensions. Is this this best and highest use for this property? 3. Revenue and Economic Multiplier: A Missed Financial Opportunity. The proposed 155 space public lot offers not only relief to strained parking demand but also generates substantial new city revenue (see attached document). 4. Multi-Use Flexibility: Supporting City Operations. In addition to its long-term benefits, this site presents immediate operational advantages. As the City moves forward with the renovation of City Hall and the City Yard, this site could serve as vital temporary flex space. 5. Positioning Hermosa Beach for Global Events. A new parking lot will expand our capacity to host visitors, attract major activations, and serve as a legacy asset long after the final event concludes. 6. A Strategic Long-Term Asset. Converting the Self Storage property into a public parking lot with flexible utility is fiscally prudent, economically catalytic, operationally strategic, and fully aligned with our General Plan goals for economic development, business support, and balanced visitor-resident needs. By seizing this opportunity, our City can: • Relieve long-standing parking pressure in downtown • Generate millions in long-term revenue • Support the health and stability of local businesses • Provide critical flex space to support ongoing City Hall and City Yard projects • Capitalize on major global events coming directly to our region • Expand coastal access and visitor-serving infrastructure consistent with Coastal Act and LCP goals I respectfully request Council to reconsider the Storage Lot Reuse Project and unlock the full potential of this city-owned property for the benefit of our entire community. As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration. Laura Pena

Claudia Berman

The budget mentions key staff who have left. Can you report on the total amount of money the city spent on the departure of city manager Lowenthal? Thank you.

CEQA: Determine the (i.e. project, ordinance, etc.) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)

Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a presentation.

Councilmember Francois asked various questions about departmental supplemental requests.

Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided information about street signage beautification.

Councilmember Francois asked various questions about technology upgrades.

Director SanClemente provided information about a lift truck request.

Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions about staff vacancies.

Director Walker provided informatin.

Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided information.

Councilmember Francois asked about funding for the HbCares Program and supplemental request for a Police Department intern.

Mayor Saemann asked various questions.

Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions for ride share.

In Person Public Comment:

• Nancy Swappach
• David Grethen

Mayor Saemann asked various questions about the Greenwich Village District. 

Interim City Manager and Director SanClemente provided information.

Councilmember Jackson provided various comments.

Councilmember Keegan provided a friendly amendment to remove the Deputy City Manager from the budget.

Councilmember Francois provided comments in support of removing the Deputy City Manager position. 

Councilmember Jackson provided comments in support of the Deputy City Manager position.

Councilmember Francois provided various comments.

• Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson

  To receive public testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget; approve the contracts for services contained in the table herein; approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget as shown in the Staff Report; approve transfer of $90,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) needs; and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7499 approving the 2025–26 Budget as presented in Exhibit A.

  Councilmember Keegan offered a friendly amendment to delete the Deputy City Manager position from the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy did not accept the friendly amendment.
• Substitute Motion
  Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
  Seconded by: Councilmember Francois

  To receive public testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Budget; approve the contracts for services contained in the table herein; approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget as shown in the Staff Report; approve transfer of $90,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) needs; and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7499 approving the 2025–26 Budget as amended to remove the Deputy City Manager position. 

  Ayes (3)	Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan
  Noes (2)	Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  Motion Carried

16.c

ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 - 25-PW-036

(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.

No public comment was provided.

• Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
  Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy

  To conduct a public hearing in connection with the levy of assessments for the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2025–26; and adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7500 confirming the diagram and assessment found in the Engineer’s Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2025–2026 and levying an assessment for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

16.d

APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENT, MINDTRAVEL LIVE-TO-HEADPHONES ‘SILENT’ PIANO CONCERT - 25-CR-047

CEQA: Approval of the new 2025 special event would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines section 15304(e). The event is a minor temporary use of land in the form of a ‘silent’ piano concert. This type of temporary event will have negligible or no permanent effect on the environment.
(Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese)

Special Events Coordinator Austin provided a presentation.

A representative from MindTravel spoke.

No public comment was provided.

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan

  To conduct a public hearing to consider approval of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s (Commission) recommendation to approve inclusion of Impact Level II new special event: MindTravel Live-to-Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert south of the Pier on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and Sunday, October 19, 2025, on the 2025 Special Event Calendar.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

17.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

17.a

THREE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION - 25-CCO-029

(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)

City Clerk Maravilla spoke.

In Person Public Comment:

• David Grethen

City Clerk Maravilla distributed voting sheets. The following votes were recorded:

• Councilmember Keegan voted to appoint Thomas Moroney, Todd Tullis, and Elka Worner.
• Councilmember Francois voted to appoint Todd Tullis, Katherine Walden, and Elka Worner.
• Councilmember Jackson voted to appoint Thomas Moroney, Jani Lange, and Isabel Rodriguez.
• Mayor Pro Tem Detoy voted to appoint Thomas Moroney, Cammie Herber, and Jani Lange.
• Mayor Saemann voted to appoint Thomas Moroney, Todd Tullis, and Elka Worner.

City Clerk Maravilla announced that by a majority vote, Thomas Moroney, Todd Tullis, and Elka Worner were appointed to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to fill three terms ending June 30, 2029.

17.b

AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES TO TRANSTECH ENGINEERS AND Z&K CONSULTANTS - 25-PW-038

(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)

Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.

In Person Public Comment:

• Pamela Manning 

• Moved by: Councilmember Francois
  Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan

  To award a contract for on-call staff augmentation services to Transtech Engineers, Inc. at a not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 for a term of five years ending June 25, 2030, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year; award a contract for on-call staff augmentation services to Z&K Consultants at a not-to-exceed amount of $750,000 for a term of five years ending June 25, 2030, with an option to allow the City Manager to extend up to one additional year; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

17.c

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE BARGAINING GROUP FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2028 - 25-AS-055

(Human Resources, Cynthia Stafford)

Cyndi Stafford from Human Resources provided a presentation.

Councilmember Francois provided comments.

No public comment was provided.

• Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Seconded by: Councilmember Keegan

  To adopt Resolution No. RES-25-7501 approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and Professional and Administrative Employee Group (PAE) for the 2025-2028 fiscal years.

  Ayes (5)

  Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Carried

17.d

INFORMATION ON REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION MINUTES FROM MAY 5, 2025 (ITEM 4B) AND MAY 13, 2025 (ITEM 4B) BE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED - 25-CA-013

(Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman)

Interim City Attorney Todd Leishman provided an informational report.

Councilmember Francois provided comments.

No public comment was provided.

Councilmember Detoy provided information.

Councilmember Francois provided information.

Councilmember Jackson provided information.

Councilmember Francois asked various questions.

• Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson

  To bring back a future agenda item to have the closed session minutes from May 5, 2025 (item 4b) and May 13, 2025 (item 4b) publicly disclosed as a Consent Calendar item.

  Ayes (2)	Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
  Noes (3)	Councilmember Francois, Mayor Saemann, and Councilmember Keegan

  Motion Failed

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. 

Mayor Saemann requested support to refer the public pool discussion to a future Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy and Councilmember Jackson provided support.

Councilmember Keegan requested support for an action item to update the parking program based on staff suggestions and complaints sooner than its scheduled return in the fall. This item did not receive support.

Councilmember Francois requested support for an action item to modify the parking program to add one additional parking pass to each eligible household. Councilmember Keegan provided support. The item will return at its regularly scheduled timeframe in the fall. 

Mayor Pro Tem Detoy requested information about the Clark field improvements that were introduced by the Hermosa Beach Little League. Interim City Manager Napolitano provided information that the item is already being referred to its respective commissions for vetting.

Councilmember Jackson requested support to direct the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission to review the Lawn Bowling Property, as appropriate. Councilmember Keegan and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided support. It was clarified that staff should take the lead to decide whether the review should be conducted by the City Attorney or another commission like the Public Works Commission. 

Councilmember Francois requested support to discuss the size of the advertisements on the lifeguard tower and a Matter of Fact approval regarding the matter. It was requested that the City Council oppose the Matter of Fact approval. Mayor Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided support for this item.

Councilmember Francois requested that the Joint Special Meeting with the Public Works Commission on July 29, 2025 be removed from the calendar. No support was provided for this item.

18.a

TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-045

Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.

19.

PUBLIC COMMENT

This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under the first public comment opportunity because there were too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was exhausted. 

20.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Keegan requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of 40-year resident Judy Garland. Mayor Saemann adjourned the meeting in memory of Judy Garland at 8:57 p.m.