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Hermosa BeachCA averageUS Census ACS
Population
19,248
Per-capita income
$110,660
Median home value
$2,000,001
Bachelor's or higher
76%
Typical home value $2,256,891 +6.1% yr/yr · +18.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202525 housing units ($14.4M)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Michael Detoy ✓ 4,647 · Michael D. Keegan ✓ 4,373 · Janis "Jani" Lange 3,871 · Elka Worner 3,494 · Brian Sheil 1,168
City Council 2022-11-08
RAYMOND A. JACKSON ✓ 3,572 · Raymond A. Jackson ✓ 3,572 · Dean Francois ✓ 2,685 · Rob Saemann ✓ 2,554 · DEAN FRANCOIS 2,685 · ROB SAEMANN 2,554
🗳️ Ballot measures (6)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure HV
2024-11-05 · Passed — 6,507 yes / 3,972 no
Measure HB
2024-11-05 · Failed — 4,488 yes / 6,041 no
Measure B
2022-11-08 · Failed — 3,712 yes / 4,573 no
Measure M
2022-11-08 · Failed — 2,418 yes / 6,139 no
Measure T
2022-11-08 · Passed — 5,645 yes / 2,708 no
Measure U
2022-11-08 · Passed — 5,084 yes / 2,569 no

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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Oct 27, 2026 · Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Hermosa Beach City Council meeting scheduled for Oct 27, 2026

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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

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Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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Thu Dec 3, 2026 · Thursday, December 03, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Dec 8, 2026 · Tuesday, December 08, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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Fri Dec 25, 2026 · Friday, December 25, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Council meeting to approve agenda, consent calendar and schedule hearings

The Hermosa Beach City Council will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. Councilmembers may waive reading the full text of ordinances and resolutions. Public hearings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM, and future agenda items will be considered.

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1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Friday, December 25, 2026 Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 CITY COUNCIL Rob Saemann, Mayor   Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Ray Jackson, Councilmember  Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois, Councilmember David Pedersen, City Treasurer APPOINTED OFFICIALS Steve Napolitano, City Manager Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney  EXECUTIVE TEAM Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Reanna Guzman, Interim City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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 …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Tuesday, September 08, 2026 - Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Hermosa Beach council agenda has no substantive items

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · Tuesday, September 08, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

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Council Chambers
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Hermosa Beach City Council agenda has no actionable items

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✓ Decided: Hermosa Beach Council Approves Short-Term Rental Rules and 12-Month Review

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved short-term rental regulations permitting rentals within the Coastal Zone while prohibiting them elsewhere, with a six-month review. The Council also finalized a $54,777.53 litigation cost settlement, updated municipal purchasing thresholds, and awarded a not-to-exceed $50,000 communications contract for revenue measures.

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1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 25, 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, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Senior Management Analyst Kenneth Bales, Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle, Recreation Coordinator Kambria Vint, Finance Manager Henry Chao _____________________________________________________________________ 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, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann 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 5:04 p.m. 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Detoy called the Open S …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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✓ Decided: Commission approves zoning changes for condominiums and a new sign at 710 Pier Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment to eliminate conditional use permit requirements for condominiums and update development standards. The commission also adopted a precise development plan for an electronic monument sign at 710 Pier Avenue.

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1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 18, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Kate Hirsh Members Absent: Commissioner Greg McNally Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Associate Planner DeDe Tran, Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Stephen Izant 3. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum. Commissioner Kate Hirsh was absent at the time of Roll Call. Commissioner Greg McNally was absent. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Hirsh arrived at 5:02 p.m. during Item 4. Approval of Agenda. Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty Seconded by: Commissioner Hoffman To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (4): Commissioner Hirsh, Commissioner Hoffman, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, and Chairperson Izant 2 Absent (1): Commissioner McNally Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were provided. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR To approve the consent calendar. 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 4:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

Planning Commission to consider wireless facility at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for T-Mobile. The commission will decide whether to exempt the project from the California Environmental Quality Act and if they will adopt a resolution for the facility.

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Council Chambers
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I'm calling to order the special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission on Tuesday, August the 4th. With the, actually the first thing that we have is a pledge of allegiance. Would you please stand, place your hand over your heart and repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please call the roll. Commissioner Hirsch. My understanding is she is on her way. Commissioner McNally. Here. Commissioner Hoffman. Absent. Vice Chair Flaherty. Here. Chair Eisen. Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. Moving to the agenda. Are there any changes, additions, deletions, subtractions, or may I have a motion to approve? I move to approve. Second. Please call the roll. Commissioner McNally. Aye. Vice Chair Flaherty. Yes. Chair Eisen. Yes. Motion carried. Thank you. Next is our public comment section. Whether you're in chambers or online, if you wish to comment on something that is under the purview of the Planning Commission, you're welcome to come forward and do so. You would have three minutes. Some of you may be here for the public hearing. If you are, my recommendation is you might want to withhold your comments until the public hearing so that you can first hear the staff report. Secondly, any comments by the applicant. And then at that time, you would be welcome. You would be welcome to give your testimony. However, if you wish to te …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting Agenda Call and Notice of Special Meeting: The Chairperson of the City of Hermosa Beach Planning Commission has called a Special Meeting to consider and take action on only those matters set forth on the agenda. Tuesday, August 04, 2026 4 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 COMMISSIONERS Stephen Izant, Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Vice Chairperson Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh, Commissioner   Alison Becker, Community Development Director                                         AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Planning Commission 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 guarante …
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

No substantive items on agenda

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Council Chambers
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Thank you. And could we, Peggy, could you do roll call for us? Amari. No worries. Commissioner Ellman. Here. Commissioner Warner. Here. Commissioner Maroney. Here. Vice Chair Tullis. Chair Horowitz. You have a quorum. Thank you. And city announcements. Brian. All right. Good evening, Chair, Commission. We'll go ahead and load up this slide for our upcoming city events. I'll call up to the stage our special events and filming coordinator, Austin, who kicked us off. Thank you. Here, we'll be right. Here, we'll be right back. Apologies. Just one second. We're getting the slideshow loaded up here. This past weekend, we had the International Surf Festival on July 31st through August 2nd. We have the Hermosa Beach Triathlon coming up this weekend on August 9th, along with California Volleyball Association Volleyball Tournament on August 9th as well, north of the Pier Volleyball Courts. On August 14th through the 16th will be the sidewalk cell in Pier Plaza and surrounding downtown areas. On August 14th through the 16th will be beach tennis tournaments at the beach tennis courts. And on August 29th will be AAU's High School Boys Beach Volleyball League matches north of the Pier Volleyball Courts. Next slide, please. On August 16th, we have our city hosted excursion going to Catalina Island. Registration is currently full. However, feel free to join our waitlist if any availability comes about. We're looking forward to this excursion. It should be another fun day at Catalina Island. …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 04, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254   COMMISSIONERS Traci Horowitz, Chairperson Todd Tullis, Vice Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Commissioner E. Thomas Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner, Commissioner   Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director                                           AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 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 …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

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✓ Decided: Council places 0.5% sales tax measure on November 3, 2026 ballot, 4-1

The Hermosa Beach City Council voted 4-1 to place a one-half percent (0.5%) general sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot and to request a citizens' oversight committee. The Council also approved a settlement in Norma Iaia v. City of Hermosa Beach for $75,000, approved an MOU with Bark for a Park including Valley Park East and the Greenbelt as potential locations with a 10% cap on staff costs (3-2), and voted 5-0 to take no further action on a proposed off-leash dog park ballot measure in the Greenbelt. Other actions included approving a $209,440 playground equipment contract for CIP 504 and fee increases for the P.A.R.K. after-school program and Valley Park summer day camp.

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Thank you. Hi, I'm a little bit. Thank you. trust, trust, trust, you know, Thank you. We all know, Let's get you. on the green belt or anywhere else. It simply allows Bark for a Park to begin gathering the professional, financial and operational information that the council and the community need to make to make informed decisions. The MOU and the proposed green belt ballot measure are also two separate things. The ballot measure would allow Hermosa Beach residents to express their support for or opposition to permitting off-leash dog activity on a defined portion of the green belt. Even if the measure passes that would not automatically approve or build a dog park. A proposed park would still require designs, public input, environmental review, funding and future council approval. We have heard from residents who oppose a dog park on the green belt as well as residents who believe that there just aren't still many, there are many unanswered questions. This will work, this work that will be done under this MOU is intended to address those questions, not bypass them. In May the council directed that two potential locations be studied, Valley Park East and a portion of the green belt, green belt south of Pierre Avenue. Bark for a Park offered to fund and lead that work under the city's direction. The MOU will allow us to begin work that work. To develop realistic designs and accurate cost estimates, we need access to city departments and permission for qualified professionals, …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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, Herm …
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1 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 _____________________________________________________________________ 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) 2 Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

Civil Service Board meeting with no substantive items

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Council Chambers
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Thank you. All right. Thank you. We're going to have a speaker cards. Thank you. for discussion. So, thank you. I want to define the standard that I'm using. So minutes exist so that a member of the public, just who wasn't in the room, can read them and understand what actually happened and know what the board decided. And I just, I don't think these minutes meet that bar. And I just wanna briefly walk through two examples. I promise I'm concise here. So two examples. I have a couple of substantive concerns about how the minutes were prepared. For example, item six notes that board member Williams asked a question about the vote on Vice Chair Wolf's appointment and requested that the vote be reflected in the minutes, but the vote itself was never actually recorded anywhere in the documents. Just another example, items seven A and seven B, both state that a motion was made and carried, but neither includes a roll call vote. While item six A in the same set of minutes does include one. So in addition to these kind of substantive, these are just examples. So in addition to these kind of substantive examples, there's other issues of consistency and formatting that, I don't wanna get in the weeds today, because it'll be a mess if we try to do this by voice. So I'm offering to sit down with the staff after the meeting and just to go through the minutes in detail, so we can bring back a clean, complete set that uses a consistent format that we can just replicate for other meetings. …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, July 27, 2026 2 :00 P . m . - 3 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Douglas Collins, Chairperson Robert Wolfe, Vice Chairperson Ira Ellman, Board Member  Anne Williams, Board Member Rebecca Noble, Board Member   Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Manager                                       AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0239 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board 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 on action items listed on …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves 3-unit condo project at 606 Loma Drive

The commission approved a conditional use permit and precise development plan for a three-unit residential condominium with two attached ADUs at 606 Loma Drive, subject to conditions including minor modifications to condition 22 and further work on trash bin placement. A proposed T-Mobile wireless facility at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway was continued to August 4, 2026, after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second. A two-year time extension for a parking plan and variance at 435 8th Street was approved. All votes were unanimous among present members, with one recusal on the 435 8th Street item.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  COMMISSIONERS Stephen Izant, Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Vice Chairperson Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh, Commissioner   Alison Becker, Community Development Director                                               AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Planning Commission 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 …
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1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Assistant Planner Johnny Case, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Contract Planner Angelique Soliz, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant. 3. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were provided. 2 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the consent calendar. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, July 15, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 COMMISSIONERS David Grethen, Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Erin Bender, Commissioner Nate Flory, Commissioner   Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                                       AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission 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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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Commission considers raising tennis fees to $25/year, $12-14/hour

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending to City Council an increase to tennis membership and reservation fees, raising annual membership to $25 and hourly fees to $12 (8am-7pm) and $14 (7pm-10pm). They will also evaluate a recommendation to approve a new Impact Level III special event, the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, which would use both North and South volleyball courts simultaneously. Additionally, the commission will receive a presentation on the Fine Arts Festival as part of a long-term agreement requirement and review consent calendar items including meeting minutes and activity reports.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of AAU volleyball event and tennis fee hikes

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommended that the City Council approve the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships as a 2026 special event, with an exception to allow simultaneous use of North and South Pier volleyball courts, provided it does not interfere with beach tennis courts or contract classes. The commission also recommended increasing annual tennis membership fees to $25 and hourly resident reservation fees to $12 (8 a.m.–7 p.m.) and $14 (7–10 p.m.). Both recommendations passed 4-1, with Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis dissenting. The consent calendar was approved with a correction to the June 2, 2026 minutes.

Council Chambers
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Music playing. Here we go. Music playing. Thank you. For this coming July, we have Divine Divas of the 25th, we have the Wonder Nodes Summer Camp, which is taking place on July 20th, and again, family theater for their second summer camp, Alice in Wonderland Jr. on July 27th, and inside the second story theater, we have April Fool's Comedy Improv, their monthly event on July 11th. Remo Vision Summer Camps taking place from July 14th through the 16th, 21st through the 23rd, and 28th through the 30th. And lastly, Remo Vision's Monthly Comedy Night, which will take place on July 25th. For more information on all of our theaters and how to sign up for the theater summer camps, you can visit hermosabeach.gov slash theater. And that ends our presentation. Thank you, Kaylin. Thank you, Brian. Do any of the commissioners have any announcements regarding city events they'd like to share? I went to the beach cleanup, and Lisa and some of the other team, Kaylin was there, and it was with Mayor Detoy south of the pier, and it was really fun. I ended up getting about three and a half pounds of trash up and down the street, cigarette butts, plastic. Someone even turned in a chair, like the back of a chair that someone had left. So it was a really good event. And people were very thankful that we were picking up things, and they were high-fiving us and telling us thank you. So thank you to the team and everyone who set that up. A couple things. I think that's a good point. Mayor Detoy, I th …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 07, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254   COMMISSIONERS Traci Horowitz, Chairperson Todd Tullis, Vice Chairperson E. Thomas Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner   Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director                                           AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 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 o …
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1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa, Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle, Office Assistant Amari Gilbert, Recreation Specialist Peggy Magee Nolan _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Horowitz called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Barbra Ellman. 3. ROLL CALL Office Assistant Amari Gilbert announced a quorum. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa and Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the presentation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.a HERMOSA BEACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL POST EVENT PRESENTATION (LONG-TERM AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT) In-Person Presentation: Sam Perroti, Mike Bell, and Janice Brittain, Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival representatives 6. PUBLIC COMMENT 2 This is the time for members of the public to address the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction and on items where …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on zoning code update and election resolutions

The city council will consider adopting a zone text amendment updating administrative procedures for the comprehensive zoning code update, and finalize resolutions for the November 3, 2026 general municipal election. Routine consent items include financial reports, check registers, and the annual tax appropriations limit. A closed session is scheduled for existing litigation (Rachel Muzatko v. City).

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2026-27 budget and directs 0.5% sales tax ballot measure

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, approved a fee schedule with deferred increases, and directed staff to draft a 0.5% general sales tax measure for the November 2026 ballot. Several other resolutions were passed, including election notices, special event ordinance amendments, and a technology disruption policy. A motion to also place a TOT increase on the ballot failed.

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*Piano music* Thank you. All right. I call to order the June 23rd, 2026 closed session meeting of the City Council at 5 o'clock PM. Madam City Clerk, you have an announcement and roll call please. Yes. Mayor Pro Temkegan requested to join this evening City Council meeting virtually via Zoom in accordance with government code section 54953B, which requires the telecon ference location be posted on the agenda and for the agenda to be posted at the teleconference location. The teleconference location must be open to the public and a quorum must be within the agency's boundaries. Lastly, it requires that all votes be taken by roll call. And with that, we'll do roll call. Council Member Seaman? Here. Council Member is here. Mayor Pro Temkegan? Here. Mayor De Toye? Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. And do we have anyone for public comment in person or Zoom or in your hotel, Mr. Keegan? Nope. We do not have anyone online. Perfect. Then we'll recess to closed session. Thank you. Thank you. announcement and roll call please. Thank you Mr. Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem Keegan requested to join this evening city council meeting virtually via Zoom in accordance with government code section 54953 B which requires that teleconference location be posted on the agenda and for the agenda to be posted at the teleconference location. The teleconference location must be open to the public and a quorum must be within the agency's boundaries. Lastly it requires that all votes be taken by roll call. With t …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Teleconference by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan (Per Government Code Section 54953(b)) Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei Shimogyo-ku Juzenjicho,196 Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8137, Japan   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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director              AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa …
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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 …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

Board to review job specifications for Special Events and Filming roles

The Civil Service Board will meet to consider updates to the job descriptions for two specific city positions. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting.

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Council Chambers
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Music playing. over time. So what I believe Lisa is getting at here is that these positions will still be doing what they are doing, but they will be doing more for the department that has evolved over the last two to three years as well. But it's evolved partly because maybe the film revenue wasn't there. I mean, I'd like to be up front if that's the case. Well, it seems to me that those are issues that are more in the bailiwick of the city council itself. Correct. Our job here is simply the specifications for the class so that people can be hired into the class who have the appropriate background and abilities to perform the job that's been assigned to them. That is correct. I totally disagree with that. I think that in this case, respectfully , I think in this case, we have two positions that are changing very radically. If you look at the new job descriptions, the part that's special events and film licensing is one line compared to probably 10 or 12 lines of other responsibilities that touch every area of parks and rec. And so to me, this should be a new position for budgeting purposes that should be disclosed to the city council for two new positions, not, I mean, this is a total change of job description, a job title from filming and special events to now their recreation, whatever they are. Well, but again, the city council has the responsibility for allocating positions to the department. It can cut them out , it can increase them, it responds to the department's req …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, June 17, 2026 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Douglas Collins, Chairperson Robert Wolfe, Vice Chairperson  Ira Ellman, Board Member Anne Williams, Board Member Kate Jones, Board Member   Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Manager                                       AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board 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 on action items listed o …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

Planning Commission to review FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program

The Planning Commission will determine if the city's proposed 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program aligns with the General Plan. Additionally, the body will consider a permit for a new fitness studio on Pacific Coast Highway.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves fitness studio CUP at 7 PCH

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for Blueprint LA, a fitness studio, to operate in a 5,123-square-foot commercial space at 7 Pacific Coast Highway, subject to conditions. The commission also found the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in conformance with the city's General Plan and exempt from CEQA. Both actions passed 5-0.

Council Chambers
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Theации of evolution Hear that? That's the sound of your life. Perfectly imperfect. But every time you drive after drinking, the music gets drowned out. Your life sounds pretty great. Don't let a buzz ruin it. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Don't drive buzzed. Hey, boss. You okay? Yeah, I'm good. You sure? I said I'm fine. Since I was little, it was only like me and my parents. You think you created family out of characters? Yeah. I'm gonna take that and make it into a song. Hey, son. Hey, Pop. Don't talk to me. It's been really, really hard for me. Thanks for me. Tsss. Thank you. And my other question Thank you. One, one of the one. Thank you.
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5 :00 P . m . - 8 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  COMMISSIONERS Stephen Izant, Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Vice Chairperson Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh, Commissioner   Alison Becker, Community Development Director                                               AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Planning Commission 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 …
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1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Community Development Director Alison Becker _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant. 3. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty Seconded by: Commissioner Hoffman To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were provided. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 2 Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh Seconded by: Commissioner Hoffman To approve the consent calendar. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026 - 26-CDD-052 (Commission Secretary Holly Honma) A motion was made by …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · Tuesday, June 09, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

City Council approves June Pride Month proclamation

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve consent calendar items, including the minutes from previous meetings and check registers. The meeting will also feature a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month.

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✓ Decided: Council approves SB 1 road repair project list for FY 2026-27

The City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the SB 1 project list for road repairs, a new farmers market agreement, and a library agreement. A public hearing on fee study was continued to June 23. The council also adopted a resolution modifying pickleball court fees and reserving courts 1-4 for walk-in play on Fridays.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 09, 2026 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                        AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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. …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · Tuesday, June 09, 2026 - 4:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

City Council interviews commission applicants

The Hermosa Beach City Council will conduct interviews to fill two Public Works Commission seats and one Civil Service Board seat. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council interviews applicants for commission seats, no appointments made

The city council conducted interviews for two Public Works Commission seats and one Civil Service Board seat. No appointments or other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Tuesday, June 09, 2026 4:00 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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 …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Commission to consider fee hikes for after-school and summer camp to cut $561K subsidy

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending updated registration fees for the P.A.R.K. After School Program and Valley Park Summer Day Camp, aiming to reduce taxpayer subsidies. The after-school program alone had a $190,181 subsidy. The commission will also discuss relocating the Surfers Walk of Fame plaques and elect officers for the coming year.

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Music playing. Is everybody ready? Yep. All right. Good evening. I'll call to order the June 2nd, 2026 meeting of the Parks Rec Advisory Commission at 6 o'clock. A Pledge of Allegiance. I'll call to the Pledge of Allegiance. Put your hand on your hand on your hand on the Pledge of Allegiance. the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All right. Roll call. Amari? Commissioner Tellis? Here. Commissioner Warner? Here. Commissioner Maroney? Here. Vice Chair Horowitz? Chair Elman? You have a quorum. Thank you. Okay, before we get started, I was wondering if one of the commissioners would like to see about supporting a motion to move the director's report to take place following public comment. The reason is the director had some updated information pertaining to the user fee study and the department budget that may be beneficial to have us listen to prior to that. I'll make a motion. Thank you. A second? I'll second. Great. Amari? Voting is now open. Oops. Voting is now closed. Motion carry 5-0. Thank you. Next announcements. Upcoming events. If you don't mind, can I start? Sure. I would just like to take a moment and wish my granddaughter happy birthday. There's a party going on and I'm missing it. And I wanted Brooklyn Betty to understand that I'm sorry to miss your party. But happy 9th birthday and Yaya loves you. Thank you for putting up with me tonight. And now Senior …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 02, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 9 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254   COMMISSIONERS Barbara Ellman, Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson E. Thomas Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner, Commissioner Todd Tullis, Commissioner   Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director                                           AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 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 o …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Council reviews proposed FY 2026-27 capital projects and funding

The City Council holds a study session to review and provide comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The discussion includes project scopes, funding, sequencing, priorities, and a list of deferred and unfunded future projects. Staff recommends the Council review the materials and give feedback.

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✓ Decided: Council receives Capital Improvement Program report

The City Council held a study session on the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Capital Improvement Program and voted to receive and file the report. Staff was directed to explore interim installation of vinyl windows at the Community Center. No other substantive decisions were made.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STUDY SESSION Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:00 p.m. 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach City Council meetings are open to the public and are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers loca …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

City Council to vote on zoning code administrative update

The council will hold a public hearing on a zone text amendment to modernize administrative procedures for the comprehensive zoning code update. They will also consider awarding a construction contract for Kelly Courts improvements. Several routine consent calendar items, including financial reports and minutes, are scheduled for approval.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zone text amendment changing late-night use rules

The City Council voted 5-0 to amend Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, changing the word 'excluding' to 'including' regarding late-night establishments and outdoor uses in the zoning code update. The council also awarded a $106,650 construction contract for Kelly Courts improvements and approved the Capital Improvement Program status report.

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Thank you. the city budget has been generous enough to secure some funding for the program. And out of that, we also gave a little stipend to the businesses, $300 to each of the businesses. In addition, I would help the businesses with the grants because the state offers $1,000 grants, energy efficiency grants, and this year we had three businesses receive the grant. And one was Gitana, and they got $1,000 for a new AC unit, which they didn't have any AC in that little tiny... I'm sure most of you have been there, but it gets very hot in there despite being close to the beach. So they were thrilled to be able to have the AC unit. In the source, we got them a $1,000 grant for lighting and HVAC upgrades. And Lucky 7 got $1,000 for a new oven. So these are little things that we give to the program, which, by the way, if the COG were to take it over, this would not be an option. Grants are not an option for them. We've also given businesses something money can't buy, which is recognition through personalized social media campaigns, plus the state marketing toolkit, and, of course, recognition like this. So I just wanted to say this is most likely possibly our last recognition ceremony. And I think, as you know, the program's personalized service is at risk of ending, which would be a big loss to our businesses. It's the only city program that directly supports local businesses and helps the city meet state mandates on recycling, organics, and stormwater. It delivers an outsized r …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                        AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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. P …
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Wed May 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

Commission to decide on two tree removals at 520 25th St and 52 8th St

The Public Works Commission will hold two public hearings on requests to remove and replace trees in the public right-of-way. One hearing concerns a Canary Island Pine at 520 25th Street, the other a ficus tree at 52 8th Street.

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✓ Decided: Approved removal of two dead/hazardous trees from public right-of-way

The Commission unanimously approved two requests to remove trees from the public right-of-way: a dead Canary Island Pine at 520 25th Street and a Ficus tree causing a trip hazard at 52 8th Street. Each removal requires planting two replacement trees on site. The consent calendar was also approved.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, May 20, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 COMMISSIONERS David Grethen, Chairperson Thor Legvold, Vice Chairperson Kathy Dunbabin, Commissioner Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner   Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                                       AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission 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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Tue May 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM

PLANNING COMMISSION

No substantive items on agenda

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for discussion or decision.

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Agenda Open Video in new Window Video Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the frame. Powered by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. Details × close Title Description Category Number Stage Department Attachments History Meeting Type Meeting Date Stage Status Number Vote Vote Result × close 1 ( 0 )
Tue May 12, 2026 · Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Hermosa Beach Council to review club leases and job salary ranges

The City Council will meet to approve lease amendments for the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs and review revisions to city job specifications and salary ranges. The session also includes a post-event review of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and a closed session regarding legal litigation and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council continues fee study public hearing to June 9

The City Council voted 4-1 to continue the public hearing on adopting updated fees to June 9, 2026, adding fee S-004 (PDP for Commercial) to the list of 19 previously deferred items. The Council also approved consent calendar items including job specification revisions, new job classifications, and a new commercial encroachment fee. Additionally, the Council reported a 4-1 vote in closed session not to appeal the Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach case.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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, Hermo …
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM

JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

Commissions to review FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program

The joint Parks and Recreation and Public Works Commission will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project scopes, funding, and schedules. They will provide input and make recommendations to the City Council on the CIP and related matters. The meeting includes public comment periods and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Both commissions approve FY 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program

The Public Works Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission each voted to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 Capital Improvement Program, including project scopes, funding, sequencing, and the deferred/unfunded list. The recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY & PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION Tuesday, May 05, 2026 6 :00 P . m . - 10 :00 P . m . Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Barbara Ellman, Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson E. Thomas Moroney, Commissioner  Todd Tullis, Commissioner Elka Worner, Commissioner Lisa Nichols, Parks & Recreation Director PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION David Grethen, Chairperson Thor Legvold, Vice Chairperson Kathy Dunbabin, Commissioner Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                             AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory & Public Works Commission 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 …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Council to approve $121,742 data backup contract

This is a routine consent calendar meeting with mostly procedural items including approval of minutes, financial reports, and an agreement for data backup services. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled. A public comment period includes discussion about bidding for event promotions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fee schedule update, phases in increases over two years

The City Council approved a Master Fee Schedule update (4-1) with most fees increased, excluding certain categories pulled for further review. The increases will be phased in over two years, with a third-year review. The Council also adopted an ordinance allowing vending on beaches during special events (4-1) and continued public hearings on the pulled fee items and a purchasing code amendment to future meetings.

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Thank you. Hear that? That's the sound of your life. Perfectly imperfect. But every time you drive after drinking, the music gets drowned out. Your life sounds pretty great. Don't let a buzz ruin it. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. Don't drive buzzed. Hey, boss. You okay? Yeah, I'm good. You sure? I said I'm fine. Since I was little, it was only like me and my parents. You think you created family out of characters? Yeah. Of course. I'm going to take that and make it into a song. Hey, son. Hey, pop. Don't let me talk to me. It's been really, really hard for me. It's been really hard for me. If the council members could come back up to the dais. Paging all council members. We're going to get started. We're going to get started again. All right. I call to order the April 28th, 2026 regular meeting in the city council at 6:25. Coach Roblowski, will you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance? We'll place our hands over our hearts. We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, sir. We're going to go ahead and call roll call. Council member Jackson. Here. Council member Francois. Here. Council member Saman. Here. Mayor Pro Tem Keegan. Mayor De Toye. I know that council member Francois is in the building. I just think he stepped out for a little bit. So there is no closed session. We'll go to announcements. Do any of my colleagues have any …
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                      AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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 c …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - (5:00 PM)

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

Council reviews 2026-27 budget overview

The City Council holds a study session to discuss the 2026-27 budget. The Administrative Services Director presents revenue trends, forecast, challenges, and strategies. Public comments are taken. No action is expected.

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✓ Decided: Extends city manager budget deadline to May 30 (5-0)

The City Council held a budget study session and approved a variance to extend the City Manager's budget delivery deadline from May 15 to May 30, 2026. The motion was carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda Budget Study Session Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (5:00 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 Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, Police Chief  Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director                    AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.    PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS   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. …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 48 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.

💰 Federal awards (top 6 by amount)
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Department of Defense · SBIR PHASE I PROPOSAL FX237-PCSO1-1262 - OPEN PROPELLANT TRANSFER INTE
$74,343CHAOS 1, INC.
Department of Defense · COSENSE: NEXT GENERATION NATIONAL SECURITY SENSOR NETWORK ARCHITECTURE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Los Angeles County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments304,988 (3,987,736 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,625/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy34.3% (low numeracy 43% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

💰 Local campaign finance
386 filings · $152K total · 6 filers · latest Sat Sep 19, 2026

NetFile filers, predominantly California. Full transactions in the public dataset. Source: NetFile.

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

2,391
Recorded votes
$69.0M
Annual budget
228
Employees on payroll
25
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$69.0M
Spending$63.9M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

The money — out

source: city procurement & payroll

Who the city actually cuts checks to.

228 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.492
All kids
0.431
Black kids
0.318

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

Meeting archives

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