CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Call and Notice of Special Meeting: The Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach has called a Special Meeting of the City Council to consider and take action on only those matters set forth on the agenda.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
CITY COUNCIL
Dean Francois, Mayor
Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem
Mike Detoy, Councilmember
Ray Jackson, Councilmember
Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember
David Pedersen, City Treasurer
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
Todd Leishman, Interim City Attorney
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director
Leo Zalyan, Interim Deputy City Manager
Paul LeBaron, 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 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 the agenda via the following:
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Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. Please attend in person or by submitting an eComment to ensure your public participation.
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Thus, in order to guarantee live time viewing and/or public participation, members of the public shall attend in Council Chambers.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor of the City of Hermosa Beach has called a Special Meeting of the City Council to take place at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to consider and take action on only those matters set forth on the agenda below.
1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. NATIONAL ANTHEM
4. ROLL CALL
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on item(s) listed on the special meeting agenda only. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. This will be the only public comment taken.
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
7.a ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION – APRIL 2025 - 25-CCO-022
4 (Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Elect a Mayor for a 9.6-month term ending February 12, 2026 upon the election of another Mayor;
1. Elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for a 9.6-month term ending February 12, 2026 upon the election of another Mayor Pro Tempore;
2. Appoint the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee; and
3. Approve Resolution to appoint the new Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors and Mayor Pro Tempore (or Councilmember) to serve as Alternate Director.
4. 7.b RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING MAYOR
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Date: April 29, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CCO-022
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND COUNCIL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION – APRIL 2025
(Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Elect a Mayor for a 9.6-month term ending February 12, 2026 upon the election of another Mayor;
2. Elect a Mayor Pro Tempore for a 9.6-month term ending February 12, 2026 upon the election of another Mayor Pro Tempore;
3. Appoint the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee; and
4. Approve Resolution to appoint the new Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors and Mayor Pro Tempore (or Councilmember) to serve as Alternate Director.
Executive Summary:
Consistent with Resolution 20-7265, the City Council may elect any one of its members to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for a 9.6-month term. The discretionary criteria for election are outlined in Section 4 of Resolution 20-7265.
Background:
At its October 13, 2020 meeting, City Council adopted 20-7265 to codify its policy governing the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore (Attachment 1). This policy provides discretionary criteria that the City Council may, in its sole discretion, consider when making the two selections.
The list of current committee assignments (Attachment 2) will be revised to reflect the new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore elected this evening. In conformance with State law, after electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore, the City Council must make the following committee appointments:
1. Mayor to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee Authority in Government Code Section 50270. The committee shall consist of the mayor of each city within the county. When the Mayor is unable to attend a
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meeting, the mayor shall designate another member of the City Council to attend and vote at the meeting as the Mayor's representative
2. Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors and Mayor Pro Tempore (or Councilmember) to serve as alternate director.
Authority in Health and Safety Code Section 4730. The presiding officer of the governing body of each city within the district is a member of the Board of Directors, and another Councilmember shall be appointed as an alternate director to act as a member of the district board in place of the presiding officer during such person's absence, inability, or refusal to act.
Re-assigning committee delegates/alternates to the remaining committees or re-affirming current committee assignments, along with adding or deleting committees as appropriate, will be considered at a future meeting. Such action is consistent with the Council policy to maintain permanent representatives whenever possible. Any delegate/alternate change to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) would require the adoption of a resolution.
Past Council Action
Meeting Date Description
October 13, 2020 Adoption of Resolution 20-7265 regarding formal reorganization policy.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 4. A leader and partner in the region.
Policy:
4.1 Regional governance. Play an active role in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, the Southern California Association of Governments and other regional agencies to protect and promote the interests of the City.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 20-7265
2. City Council Committee List as of January 2025
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3. Committee Information
4. Draft Resolution (South Bay Cities Sanitation District Appointment) Respectfully Submitted by: Reanna Guzman, Deputy City Clerk Reviewed by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant
Legal Review: Todd Leishman, Interim City Attorney
Reviewed by: Leo Zalyan, Interim Deputy City Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 20-7265
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF THE
MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. As a general law city, the provisions of Government Code section 36801 govern the selection of the City’s mayor and mayor pro tempore.
2. The city council of a general law city may choose any one of its members to serve as mayor and any one of its members to serve as mayor pro tempore. The mayor and mayor pro tempore serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be replaced at any time.
3. The criteria for selecting which councilmembers will serve in these capacities and the length of time they will serve is entirely within the discretion of the city council.
4. The City has typically followed a nonbinding mayoral rotation practice based on seniority and election vote tallies. Although past City Councils periodically deviated from the anticipated rotation, the November 2019 deviation from that practice is the subject of pending litigation against the City.
5. It is the intent of the City Council by adopting this policy to replace and supersede any and all previous mayoral rotation/selection practices and policies to the extent such policies exist.
SECTION 2. Mayoral Term.
1. In November 2020 and 2021, the City Council may select from among its membership a mayor and a mayor pro tempore on a date during the month of November. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 of this Section 2, the term may be for one year.
2. In November 2022, at the City Council meeting at which the results of the election are certified, and each 9.6 months thereafter, the City Council may select from among its membership a mayor and a mayor pro tempore. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 of this Section 2, the term may be for 9.6 months.
3. The mayor and mayor pro tempore will serve until the next mayor or mayor pro tempore have been selected. Consistent with Government Code section 36801, the mayor and/or mayor pro tempore may be replaced at any time during their respective terms.
SECTION 3. Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
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1. Consistent with Government Code section 36801, the City Council may in its sole discretion and by majority vote of the Councilmembers present and voting appoint from among its membership a mayor and mayor pro tempore.
2. Consistent with Government Code section 36801, the mayor and the mayor pro tempore shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
SECTION 4. Discretionary Criteria.
The City Council may, in its sole discretion, consider the following factors when selecting a mayor and mayor pro tempore:
1. The mayor pro tempore may next succeed the incumbent mayor.
2. Each Councilmember may be afforded the opportunity to serve as mayor pro tempore and mayor during his or her term of office.
3. A Councilmember should generally serve one full year on Council before selection as mayor or mayor pro tempore.
4. Priority for selection of mayor pro tempore may be given to a member who has not previously served as mayor and thereafter to the member with the longest continuous service since last serving as mayor pro tempore and mayor.
5. A member serving as mayor or mayor pro tem should generally not serve multiple consecutive terms as mayor or mayor pro tempore.
6. The member selected to serve as mayor should be able to preside over City Council meetings, facilitate fair debate, work effectively with City staff, and respect and adhere to City policies, the 2016 Hermosa Beach Leadership Guide and the City Manager form of government.
SECTION 5. Superseding Effect.
This Resolution and the mayoral selection policy set forth herein rescinds, replaces and supersedes any and all previous practices and policies, written or unwritten, pertaining to the subject hereof. Nothing herein shall be interpreted to imply or suggest that any such policy exists or that any such practice has been binding on the City Council.
SECTION 6. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Resolution is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Resolution.
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SECTION 7. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the original of the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City Council; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is passed and adopted
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 2020. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
Eduardo Sarmiento Michael Jenkins
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
October 30, 2020
Certification of Council Action
RESOLUTION NO. 20-7265
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR
PRO TEMPORE
I, Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution 20-7265 was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held via teleconference on the 13th day of October, 2020 and passed by the following vote.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS ARMATO, DETOY, MAYOR PROTEMPORE
MASSEY, MAYOR CAMPBELL
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER FANGARY
ABSENT: NONE
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Eduardo Sarmiento,
City Clerk
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment 1-14-25
Beach Cities Health District
Delegate Detoy
California Contract Cities Association
Delegate Jackson (Board members meet 3rd Wed. of each month- Location varies)
Alternate Detoy
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Delegate Saemann (Annual Board Meeting, 5:30 PM Dinner, 7:00 PM Meeting) 8081 Moody Street La Palma, California 90623)
Alternate Jackson
Alternate (staff) _________ RESOLUTION NO. 23-7371
Clean Power Alliance Board
Delegate Jackson (Board members meet 1st Thurs. of each month, 2–4pm, 801 S. Grand Ave. Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Alternate Doug Krauss or remote attendance at SBCCOG Office in Torrance) Hermosa Beach Sister City Association
Delegate Saemann (1st Mon., 7pm, Community Center, Rm 9 or virtually) Alternate Detoy
Independent Cities Association
Delegate Jackson (Annual winter and summer seminars for delegates) [Board members meet 2nd Thurs. of each month, 7-8:30pm, Alternate Saemann Location varies each month and may be virtual]
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment 1-14-25
KHHR Communities Network Committee
Delegate Francois (3rd Thurs. in Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct, 6pm, Hawthorne Memorial Center or
Alternate Keegan Hawthorne Municipal Airport)
League of California Cities – L.A. County Division
Delegate Francois (General Membership meetings are held at various times throughout the year. Meetings begin with a reception
Alternate Saemann__at 6PM, followed by the meeting unless otherwise noted.
Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee
(As called. Mayor must appoint alternate separately
Delegate (Mayor) Francois each time, when unable to attend meeting) Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Control District Board (2nd Thurs. of odd numbered months, 7:30pm,
Delegate Jim Fasola 6750 Centinela Ave., Culver City)
Los Angeles International Airport Community Noise Roundtable Delegate Saemann __(3rd Wed. of odd numbered months, 1:30 pm, virtual) Alternate Francois
South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG)
Delegate Jackson (4th Thurs., 6pm, 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 125, Torrance, CA or virtually)
Alternate Keegan RESOLUTION NO. 20-7267
SBCCOG Steering Committee
Delegate/Alternate See above (2nd Mon., 12 p.m., 2355 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 125, Torrance, CA or virtually)
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment 1-14-25
South Bay Cities Sanitation District (County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles) Delegate (Mayor) Francois (3rd Wed., 1:30 pm, Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503
Alternate Saemann
Southern California Association of Governments
Delegate Jackson (Annual as called, usually in April or May) Watershed Advisory Council of Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission Delegate Francois (Meetings at least once a year, as called, usually afternoons at Dockweiler Youth
Alternate Saemann Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Los Angeles)
West Basin Water Association
Delegate Keegan (1st Tues., 11:30 a.m., Carson Community Center or meet virtually)
Alternate Detoy
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment 1-14-25
TEMPORARY CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES
Finance Subcommittee [Formed 12/21/21] (Detoy, Jackson) Target Decommission Date: December 31, 2025
The Finance Subcommittee will review and monitor events and issues that may affect the financial status of the City; review financial reports, annual and midyear budget recommendations, revenue and taxation proposals or other financial matters; and such other matters as the City Council may request from time-to-time. The Finance Subcommittee will meet quarterly or more frequently as needed.
Joint-Use Park Amenities Subcommittee [Formed 5/9/23] (Saemann, Detoy) Target Decommission Date: December 31, 2025
The Hermosa Beach City Council Joint-Use Park Amenities Subcommittee will join with the Redondo Beach City Council Subcommittee consisting of Councilmembers Todd Loewenstein and Scott Behrendt to explore possible joint-use park amenities between the two cities.
Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming Subcommittee [Formed 8/13/24] (Saemann, Detoy) Target Decommission Date: The Subcommittee will be retired following the formal review and consideration of the joint Subcommittees’ recommendations.
The City Council Renaming Subcommittee will work with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission Renaming Subcommittee to explore renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail in honor of individuals who have been advocates for accessibility in the City.
At its January 14, 2025 meeting, City Council designated the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming Subcommittee to evaluate the proposed renaming of the accessible playground at South Park in honor of the late Hermosa Beach resident Casey Rohrer.
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE INFORMATION
California Contract Cities Association (CCCA)
CCCA is comprised of 80 member cities. The objective of the organization is to assist member cities by advocating and advancing the benefits of the contracting model, protecting local control, embracing public/private partnerships and providing educational opportunities for members. Annual events include a Municipal Seminar in May, a Fall Conference, and a Sacramento Legislative Tour in January. Board members meet the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM.
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
The California JPIA is comprised of more than 100 public agencies have partnered with the California JPIA to address their risks and implement best practices. Member agencies vary from small, single-purpose entities to cities to special districts. Though diverse in their missions, each member is committed to the implementation of risk management practices and the overall financial health of the pool.
The Authority is governed by elected officials from its member agencies. An Executive Committee, elected by members and guided by the California JPIA’s mission to provide innovative risk management solutions, provides strategic oversight while a professional staff of experienced risk mitigation experts facilitate day-to-day management and execute on key priorities and programs.
Board meetings are held annually in July in La Palma with dinner at 5:30 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM.
Clean Power Alliance (CPA)
The Clean Power Alliance partners with local leaders to help bring access to renewable energy to Southern California. 35 communities across Los Angeles and Ventura counties have opted for clean power through CPA. Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 2:00–4:00 PM.
Hermosa Beach Sister City Association, Inc.
In 1967 the City of Hermosa Beach formed a “sister city” relationship with the City of Loreto, Baja California, Mexico – Council action on 3/21/67 initiated contact with Loreto government officials to establish a Sister City Program. The City Council adopted Resolution N.S. 2744 on 11/7/67, which welcomed Loreto, noted the official visit to Loreto by the Hermosa Beach City Council and Sister City Committee, and stipulated that an elected City official be appointed as a representative to help carry out the Program, which now includes a student
exchange and paramedic training.
Meetings take place at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in Room 9 of the Community Center.
Independent Cities Association (ICA)
ICA is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1960. It is made up of nearly 40 member cities in the Southern California area and focuses on public safety, education, infrastructure, intergovernmental relationships and other major issues that transcend the boundaries of its member cities.
ICA holds two Annual Seminars bringing together city council members, city officials and business partners for the purpose of collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange. The Winter Seminar (held in January) addresses public safety and the Summer Seminar (held in July) focuses on contemporary issues.
Board meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 7:00–8:30 PM at various locations or virtually.
KHHR Communities Network Committee
Hawthorne Municipal Airport is operated by the City of Hawthorne and is located at 12101 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250. In December 2018, the Hawthorne City Council created a 17-member standing committee, to meet quarterly to address Hawthorne Municipal Airport noise issues. Hermosa Beach is represented on this committee by an appointed City Councilmember.
The CNC meets on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October. The meeting time is 6:00 pm at the Hawthorne Memorial Center.
League of California Cities – Los Angeles County Division The League of California Cities, comprised of several geographical divisions throughout the State, provides legislative advocacy on behalf of cities, specifically on matters of good government and maintaining local control. The League’s annual conference in October, rotates between northern and southern California.
The Los Angeles County Division, encompassing the 86 cities of Los Angeles County, holds meetings at various times throughout the year. All General Membership meetings begin with a reception at 6 PM, followed by the meeting unless otherwise noted, providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas/information and share the advantages of cooperative advocacy.
Additional Division events include the Countywide City Managers Meeting, the
Annual Installation Ceremony & Dinner, a Division meeting at the Annual Conference, and the All Cities Holiday Reception. Additional trainings and briefings are held as needed.
Any Division member may also apply for a one-year appointment to one of eight policy committees, meeting a maximum of four times per year, to help set League priorities and policies.
Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee
This organization is comprised of mayors of Los Angeles County cities. Its function is to appoint city representatives to Boards/Commission/Agencies (as required by law) such as South Coast Air Quality Management District, LAFCO, L.A. City Hazardous Waste Management Advisory Committee, L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and to nominate for appointment members to the California Coastal Commission.
Meetings take place as called. Unlike other committees that have both an assigned delegate and alternate, the mayor must separately appoint an alternate to attend each meeting that he or she is unable to attend.
Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Control District Board Vector control is necessary on a continuous routine and area-wide basis to protect the health and enhance the economic development, recreational use, and enjoyment of outdoor living. With the emergence of new diseases and vectors locally and nationally – West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Dengue Fever, and other mosquito-borne illnesses; Africanized Honey Bees and Red Imported Fire Ants – surveillance work and control measures have taken top priority throughout the United States. Reducing and controlling the number of vectors that are able to spread and amplify these diseases or inflict pain or injury is the focus of vectorborne communicable disease programs.
The District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each city and county within the boundaries of the District may appoint a single representative to the Board. A Trustee must be a resident and an elector (registered to vote) of the city from which he/she is appointed. The Board of Trustees establishes District policies and makes budget decisions including that of the salaries and benefits of all District employees.
The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held once every two months on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the District’s headquarters located at 6750 Centinela Avenue, Culver City. There are a total of six meetings per year (January, March, May, July, September, November).
Los Angeles International Airport Community Noise Roundtable The LAX/Community Noise Roundtable was created in September 2000 to provide an interactive forum to address current aircraft noise issues associated with aircraft operations to, from and at Los Angeles International Airport.
Membership of the Roundtable consists of local elected officials and staff, representatives of congressional offices, members of recognized community groups, the FAA, the airlines and LAWA. This forum provides a mechanism to identify and address noise concerns by recommending courses of action to LAWA, the FAA, or other responsible entity that could reduce noise over affected communities.
The Roundtable currently meets on the third Wednesday of every odd numbered month and may schedule additional meetings as needed. The Roundtable will meet via video conference until further notice. Any update to the meeting schedule or format will be posted on the lawa.org webpage.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments and Steering Committee The SBCCOG is a joint powers authority of 16 cities and L.A. County of that provides a forum for local government efforts to work collaboratively on programs and studies directed at improving the environment, preserving natural resources, advocating for regional efforts to expand transportation alternatives, and increasing awareness for effective policies for a sustainable community and economic development. Meetings are at 6 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month, at 20285 Western Avenue in Torrance or virtually.
The Steering Committee serves as the executive committee of SBCCOG – its members are the officers and committee chairs, as well as the chairs of the working groups and a representative from the South Bay City Managers’ group.
Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month at 12 noon, at the South Bay Environmental Services Center, 20285 S. Western Avenue, Suite 100, Torrance or virtually.
South Bay Cities Sanitation District (County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles) The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles are a partnership of special districts formed to protect public health and the environment through innovated cost-effective wastewater/ solid waste management and to convert waste into resources such as recycled water/ materials and energy. The South Bay Sanitation District board meetings take place at 1:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Torrance City Hall.
Southern California Associations of Government
SCAG is a joint powers authority established to provide a network for members to identify and address common community problems – the region encompasses six counties and 191 cities, covering more than 38,000 square miles. The agency develops long-range regional transportation plans including sustainable community strategy and growth forecast components, transportation improvement programs, regional housing needs allocation, and a portion of the South Coast Air Quality management plans. A general assembly is convened at least once a year (usually in April or May).
Watershed Advisory Council of Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission The Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission was established by the California Legislature in 2002 to monitor, assess, coordinate and advise the activities of state programs, and to oversee funding that affects the beneficial uses, restoration and enhancement of Santa Monica Bay and its watersheds.
The Watershed Advisory Council serves as an advisory body to the Governing Board of the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. Representatives serving on the Council include local, state and federal elected officials, public agencies responsible for protecting the resources and water quality of the Bay, the business community, along with environmental and other community groups.
The Watershed Advisory Council meetings take place in the afternoon (usually 1- 4 p.m.) at least once per year, as called (usually February, March or April), at Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Los Angeles.
West Basin Water Association
The West Basin Water Association is a non-profit whose members include cities, industries, and private entities with water pumping rights or general interest in the West Coast Basin. Members consist of officials and employees of public and private water providers, engineers and water consultants.
The mission of the West Basin Water Association is to preserve and protect the groundwater supply in the West Coast Basin through sharing and dissemination of information between its members; educating members and the public on water quality and supply issues within the West Coast Basin; and promoting water conservation measures. Meetings take place at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Carson Community Center or virtually.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. RES-25-xxxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY – SOUTH BAY CITIES AND DISTRICT NO. 5
BOARD MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) desires to designate its representative to the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County - South Bay Cities and District No. 5 Board Meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Mayor _________ is hereby appointed to serve as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem _________ or Councilmember _________ is hereby appointed to serve as alternate on the Sanitation Districts of Los Angels County - South Bay Cities and District No. 5 Board Meetings.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute any documents that are necessary to effectuate these designations and which are consistent with this Resolution.
SECTION 3. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors
SECTION 4. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall enter the same in the book of original Resolutions of said City, and shall make minutes of the passage and adoption thereof in their records of the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 29th day of April 2025.
Mayor
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Myra Maravilla Todd Leishman
City Clerk Interim City Attorney