CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - May 13, 2025
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 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to consider and take action on only those matters set forth on the agenda below.
1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
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2. ROLL CALL
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5. STUDY SESSION—CALL TO ORDER
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6. ROLL CALL
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7. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION AGENDA ONLY
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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.
9. OPENING REMARKS
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10. STUDY SESSION
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10.a
FISCAL YEAR 2025–26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STUDY SESSION - 25-PW-028 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CIP Study Session Staff Report - 25-PW-028.pdf
2. 1 - FY 2025-26 CIP Proposed Budget Summary 5.8.25V2.pdf
3. 2 - FY 2025-26 5-year CIP and Unfunded Future Projects.pdf
4. 3 - FY 2024-25 CIP Status.pdf
5. 4 - CIP TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - FY25-26.pdf
6. 5 - Tsunami Siren Option.pdf
7. 6 - Hermosa 2024 Final PMP Report.pdf
8. 7 - Draft Options for Playground Equipment.pdf
9. 8 - Lot D Summary and Options.Reviewed.pdf
10. 9 - CIP 682 Project Design Plans.pdf
11. 10 - City Yard Procurement Options (Updated).pdf
12. 11 - Storage Lot Reuse Conceptual Layout and Fiscal Impacts Summary.pdf
13. 12 - FY 2024-2025 Estimated CIP Project Schedule.pdf
14. SUPPLEMENTAL Attachment - 10.a.pdf
15. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 10.a.pdf
Laura Pena
Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - I would like to thank our Public Works Department for completing many deferred maintenance projects this past year. I have seen considerable efforts put forth to tackling the heavily impacted schedule. I care deeply about the long-term vibrancy and financial health of our city. I encourage you to consider how we can strategically leverage the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup as an opportunity to invest in targeted beautification and capital improvement projects.
The World Cup is expected to draw millions of visitors to the Los Angeles region, and even cities not hosting official events will see increased tourism, media coverage, and regional foot traffic. Our city, with its scenic coastline and unique charm, is well positioned to benefit, if we plan ahead.
Given current projections that our expenditures will outpace revenues in the coming years, this global event offers a timely chance to boost our economic resilience. By prioritizing beautification projects—such as pedestrian upgrades, improved signage, landscaping, public art, and storefront revitalization, we can make our city more inviting to visitors while supporting local businesses and enhancing quality of life for residents.
I respectfully ask the Council to consider the following:
1. Prioritize High-Impact Beautification Projects: Focus on highly visible corridors (e.g., Pier Plaza, Hermosa Avenue, and Pacific Coast Highway), beach access points, and downtown pedestrian zones.
2. Leverage Outside Funding: Explore grants and public-private partnerships that could help fund these enhancements without placing the burden solely on the general fund.
3. Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce (EDAC), local property owners, and event organizers to align priorities and pool resources for projects that can be completed ahead of summer 2026.
4. Maximize Return on Investment: Focus on improvements that increase foot traffic, stimulate local spending, and leave a lasting legacy, transforming a one-time event into long-term benefit.
This is a rare opportunity to showcase our city on a global stage. Let’s seize the moment by making smart, targeted investments that uplift our community and attract more people to live, visit, and do business here—not just during the World Cup, but well into the future.
I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.
Laura Pena
Claudia Berman
Thank you to former city manager Suja Lowenthal, Joe SanClemente, and his team for an absolutely stellar year of CIP work. Everywhere I look Hermosa is being improved. The Clark Building and Accessible Path on the Greenbelt will be enjoyed for generations to come The completion rate of CIPs is incredible.
Todd Tullis
It would benefit all if council's CIP priorities were more clearly understood. Residents would more easily be able to provide feedback. More focused status updates could be given by Staff. If new funds become available or new projects are identified, priorities could be more easily revisited and reconsidered by Council. One way to do this is to conduct & maintain a "stack-ranked" list of projects first based on value alone, and then modified to include considerations based on cost & time.
Howard Lee
Please ensure the only remaining and ULTRA HIGH DANGEROUS CURB on the West side of Beach Drive to the Strand is corrected such that a 3-wheel mobility device or as the prior commentor indicated a baby carriage need not travel a FULL BLOCK from the major 6th Street Walkway to access the beach and Strand.
The city has a tremendous liability for this decades overdue correction using ADA funding.
Kristin Marino
I fully support the ADA improvements, as the sidewalks on many streets are too narrow for even a baby carriage and force people onto the dangerous streets. I also look forward to the bus stop improvements, as buses arrive every 30 min (or 1 hour on Sundays), and many have a dirty bench with no weather protection or bike rack. I would urge the addition of more bike infrastructure in future budgets. This would decrease the cost of road repairs over time (cars and trucks are more damaging), reduce parking needs, and keep Hermosa cyclists safer from dangerous drivers.
David Grethen
Attached PDF is resubmittal of comments provided for the prior meeting where the item was continued.
I support the Director's proposed plan and priorities.
David Grethen - Public Works Commission
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Review and provide comment regarding the FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including proposed project funding and sequencing; Review and provide comment regarding the Additional Matters for City Council Consideration outlined in the report; and Receive and file the FY 2025–26 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report.
11. COUNCIL QUESTIONS ON STUDY SESSION ITEM ONLY
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12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION ITEM ONLY
Public Comments
Laura Pena
Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - I am resubmitting my public comment from last months continued Capital Improvement Project Study Session. I did not see the prior ecomments attached to the agenda.
I support the City’s effort to install a tsunami warning system (CIP 618) but have several questions about the proposed Sentry Siren SV-8 system.
First, the $160,000 total cost appears reasonable, but the $27,000 “one-time” wireless subscription fee is ambiguous. Will this fee cover all future communication needs, or should we anticipate recurring costs? Additionally, the quotation specifies “Net Due PTS” payment terms—staff should clarify whether this means payment is due upon delivery, installation, or another milestone to avoid misunderstandings.
Second, while placing sirens along the beach is a step in the right direction—especially given the Community Center’s location—coverage assumptions in the acoustic assessment are based on “perfect conditions.” In reality, noise from ocean waves, buildings, and other barriers could reduce audibility. Staff should verify proposed locations and consider conducting a post-installation acoustic test to ensure sirens can be heard throughout the tsunami hazard zone, particularly in dense beach-adjacent areas.
Third, while the Sentry system may address immediate needs, it’s important to ensure future compatibility with the Los Angeles County BEELS regional alert system. Staff should confirm that Sentry can support IP-based or radio upgrades for future BEELS integration.
Finally, can clarification be provided on the following?
1. Details and implications of the $27,000 wireless subscription fee. Are there hidden ongoing costs related to the “subscription” model?
2. Meaning of “Net Due PTS” in vendor quotation
3. Acoustic validation for real-world coverage
4. Vendor confirmation of BEELS integration capability
As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration to ensure we invest in the most effective and future-ready system for our city.
Laura Pena
13. COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON STUDY SESSION ITEM ONLY
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14. RECESS TO REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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The Regular Meeting Agenda is to commence at 6:00 PM or at the conclusion of the Study Session Agenda.
15. REGULAR AGENDA—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
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16. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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17. ROLL CALL
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18. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
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19. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
20. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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21. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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21.a
Police Chief Update
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22. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Justin Massey
Councilmembers Francois and Keegan and Mayor Saemann:
Please do the following:
(1) Publicly explain why you requested/supported the "off-cycle" performance evaluation that led to the City Manager's resignation; (2) lift the closed session privilege as to the minutes of the "off-cycle" performance evaluation; and (3) publicly explain how the "off-cycle" performance evaluation and its effects, including Suja's resignation, serve your constituents.
Thank you.
Howard Lee
Possibly others also recognized that the agenda as first posted last Thursday evening was not organized properly. Since then it has been significantly revised. Thanks to whoever got that cleaned up to make it now make some sense. >
Thus my comment as first posted to this item (below at the bottom) no longer applies regarding the ordering of the agenda. Other things mentioned within that comment nonetheless do. >
Also in the original comment (a PDF) there are three dates indicating the month of March. They should all be May. Typos.
Claudia Berman
Mayor Saemann, Council Members Keegan, Francois:
Please address how the city manager's removal will benefit Hermosa Beach going forward. What specific actions are you taking to manage the resulting disruption in leadership? The timing—immediately before critical CIP and Budget Study sessions—requires explanation. Why terminate before these essential fiscal discussions? Why take this action before a Deputy City Manager replacement is on board? Was this deliberate timing? All Council Members:
I request a vote to release the discussion points and reasoning from each council member regarding this termination decision. If the former City Manager's permission is required, please vote to seek it.
Leonard Shapiro
Keegan, Francois, and the Mayor who looks like Super Mario are so far up Kent Allen’s giant butt they can chew his food. Also, Matt McCool is an anti-vax weirdo who should be kept 1000 feet away from City Council matters and children Howard Lee
Please click/tap this statement and then click/tap the attachment for the comment.
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate consideration, and Future Agenda Items).
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker and shall only be taken from those present in City Council Chambers. No remote public comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time.
No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the audience will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.
23. COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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Councilmember comments to include updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
24. CONSENT CALENDAR
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The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be provided a separate public comment period.
24.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
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THREE VACANCIES TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION—AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMNT AND SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS - 25-CCO-023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Vacancies Parks, Recreation, and CR Advisory Commission Upcoming Expiration of Terms - 25-CCO-023.pdf tony higgins
Dear City Council,
Your constituents have a right to expect Parks & Recreation commissioners who have no obvious glaring conflicts of interest.
Parks commissioners evaluate the appropriateness of high impact special events in our community AND must balance resident interests with the interests of event promoters, city revenue opportunities these events bring ANd business and other financial interests.
For 10 years now there has been a glaring conflict of interest by one parks commissioner in particular who sells tourist trinkets, sun balm, sun screens, sun glasses, beach footwear.& beach for a living.
His personal financial gain is closely linked to the foot traffic that high impact special events bring.
This commissioner has gone on record saying he wants to make Hermosa a world class tourist destination and no wonder; his personal finances benefit from that.
Having this person adjudicate which high impact special events are in the best interests of our city is a clear conflict of interest OR at the very least carries a strong appearance of impropriety.
Business Interests, Event Produces and Staff representing the City's financial interests should make their case for high impact special events before a Parks & Recreation Commission free from these obvious potential conflicts of interests.
I hope you consider this as you select Parks & Recreation Commissioners going forward. thank you,
tony higgins
(Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Direct staff to advertise and solicit applications for three vacancies on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission with terms ending June 30, 2029, to serve at the pleasure of the City Council; and Schedule applicant interviews to be held prior to or on the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with the option to make appointments at the same meeting.
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REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR FEBRUARY 2025 - 25-AS-035 Attachments
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1. February 2025 Revenue, Expenditure, and CIPs By Project Reports - 25-AS-035.pdf
2. 1. February 2025 Revenue Report.pdf
3. 2. February 2025 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. 3. February 2025 CIP Report by Project.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the February 2025 Financial Reports.
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CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-034
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Check Registers 4-28-2025 - 25-AS-034.pdf
2. 1. 4-2-2025.pdf
3. 2. 4-9-2025.pdf
4. 3. 4-16-2025.pdf
5. 4. 4-23-2025.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the following check registers for the period April 2, 2025 through April 23, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the attached demands.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2025 - 25-CMO-035 Attachments
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1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2025 - 25-CMO-035.pdf
2. 1. Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for Feb 2025.pdf CEQA:
Determine that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) or, in the alternative that the project is exempt from the CEQA. (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the February 2025 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2025. - 25-CMO-036 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2025 - 25-CMO-036.pdf
2. 1. Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for Mar 2025.pdf CEQA:
Determine that the recommended action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) or, in the alternative that the project is exempt from CEQA. (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the March 2025 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
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NEW FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AS IDENTIFIED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL - 25-CMO-031 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. New Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for the HB as Identified by the State Fire Marshal - 25-CMO-031.pdf
2. 1. Revised Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map for the City of Hermosa.pdf CEQA
: The adoption of the ordinance designating Moderate, High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Areas as recommended by the Office of the State Fire Marshal is exempt from CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines, § 15061(b)(3)) and, independently, because the recommended actions are administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment ( Id.
, § 15378(b)(5).
(Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Receive and file this report regarding the official transmittal of the revised Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map from the State Fire Marshal.
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 1, 2025 - 25-CR-036 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PR Minutes 4-01-2025 - 25-CR-036.pdf
2. 1. PR Minutes 4.01.2025.pdf
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 1, 2025.
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2025 - 25-CDD-060 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Commission Action Minutes Meeting of April 15, 2025 - 25-CDD-060.pdf
2. 1. Planning Commission Action Minutes Regular Meeting of April 15, 2025.pdf (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2025.
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PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CDD-057 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for May 20, 2025 - 25-CDD-057.pdf
2. 1. Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for May 20 2025.pdf (
Community Development Director Alison Becker
)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the May 20, 2025 Planning Commission tentative future agenda.
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APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CIVIC SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 25-CDD-074 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 3rd Contract Amendment Civic Solutions - 25-CDD-074.pdf
2. 1. Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc.pdf
3. 2. First Amendment to Civic Solutions, Inc. Agreement.pdf
4. 3. Second Amendment to Civic Solutions Agreement.pdf
5. 4. Proposed Third Amendment to Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc.pdf CEQA:
Determine that the approval is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, that the approval is exempt under CEQA. (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve the proposed third amendment to an agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $8,700, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $93,380 for the remainder of the two-year term ending June 30, 2026 (Attachment
3 )
; and
Determine that the action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, that the action is exempt from CEQA; and Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached third amendment subject to approval by the Interim City Attorney.
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 647 (M. GONZALEZ), SENATE BILL 634 (PEREZ), AND SUPPORT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 650 (PAPAN). - 25-CMO-034 Attachments
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1. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION - 25-CMO-034.pdf
2. Draft Resolution for AB 647 and SB 634.pdf
3. Draft Resolution AB 650.pdf
4. AB 647 Hermosa Beach Letter of Opposition.pdf
5. AB 650 Hermosa Beach Letter of Support.pdf
6. SB 634 Hermosa Beach Letter of Opposition.pdf
7. AB 647 Bill Text.pdf
8. AB 650 Bill Text.pdf
9. SB 634 Bill Text.pdf
(Interim Deputy City Manager Leo Zalyan)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Consider adopting by title a resolution expressing opposition to Assembly Bill 647 and Senate Bill 634; and Consider adopting by title a resolution expressing support to Assembly Bill 650.
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PURCHASE OF TRAILER MOUNTED MOBILE GENERATOR - 25-PW-027 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Sewer Pump Purchase - 25-PW-027.pdf
2. 1. GENERAC MDG25 Mobile 56-GAL Diesel Generator Global Industrial Quote.pdf
3. 2. Executive Summary For Global Industrial Contract Award.pdf
4. 3. Global Equipment Company Inc. Contract.pdf
CEQA:
Determine the purchase is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Authorize the purchase of one Trailer Mounted Mobile Diesel Generator through a Cooperative OMNIA Partners Public Sector Master Agreement with Global Equipment Company INC. (Global Industrial), in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
25. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 PM
Public Comments:
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CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL TO MODIFY A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SHARED PARKING PLAN (PARK 25-01) AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Council to continue this item to the next City Council meeting on May 27, 2025.
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APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENT, “MARBLES IN THE JAR” FILM PREMIERE - 25-CR-039 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENT - 25-CR-039.pdf
2. Special Events Policy Guide.pdf
3. 2025 Special Events Calendar.pdf
4. Marbles in the Jar Event Overview.pdf
5. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 25.b.pdf
CEQA:
Approval of the new 2025 special event would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines section 15304(e). The event is a minor temporary use of land in the form of a pre-event reception for a film screening. This type of temporary event will have negligible or no permanent effect on the environment. (Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese) Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to consider approval of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s (Commission) recommendation to include Impact Level ll new special event, “Marbles in the Jar” film premiere at the Community Theatre and courtyard on Friday, June 6, 2025, and to add the event to the 2025 Special Event Calendar.
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CONSIDER THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS LICENSE NO. 01136416 ISSUED TO JUNG JUN LEE, DOING BUSINESS AS RAMEN AND SUSHIYA, INC. LOCATED AT 1121 AVIATION BOULEVARD. - 25-CDD-070 Attachments
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1. Business License Revocation or Suspension Hearing - 25-CDD-070.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution .pdf
3. 2. Police Report 23-0097Redacted.pdf
4. 3. Police Department Incident No. 826.pdf
5. 4. Council Staff Report dated September 12, 2023.pdf
6. 5. Commision Staff Report dated Jan. 21, 2025.pdf
7. 6. Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control License Status.pdf
8. 7. Police Report 25-0000695.Redacted.pdf
9. 8. Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Sections 5.04.260 and 5.04.270.pdf
10. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 25.c.pdf
CEQA:
Determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider the revocation or suspension of Business License No. 01136416; and Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and Adopt a Resolution
(Attachment 1)
revoking Business License no. 01136416 for Ramen and Sushiya, Inc. located at 1121 Aviation Boulevard.
26. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
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AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 699 PARKING LOT C STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - 25-PW-013 Attachments
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1. Award of Construction Contract for CIP 699 Parking Lot C Structure Improvements - 25-PW-013 - 25-PW-013.pdf
2. 1. CIP 699 Parking Lot C Improvements - Contract Agreement.pdf
3. 2. Draft Resolution for CIP 699.pdf
4. 3. Project Location Map - Parking Lot C .pdf
5. 4. CIP 699 Construction Plans.pdf
6. 5. CIP 699 Contract Documents and Special Provisions.pdf
7. 6. Addenda to Bid Documents.pdf
8. 7. Bid Opening Log.pdf
9. 8. Slater Waterproofing_Bid Document.pdf
10. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 26.b.pdf
CEQA:
Determine that CIP 699, Parking Lot C Structure Improvements, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(Existing Facilities). The proposed project scope involves functional improvements to the existing parking structure. (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Award a construction contract for Capital Improvement Program Project 699 Parking Lot C Improvements to Slater Waterproofing Inc. in the amount of $1,740,542 ( Attachment 1
);
Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency in the amount of $262,000 (approximately fifteen percent) and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved project contingency; Adopt the attached resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Council of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 699 Parking Lot C Improvements Project Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a Project Payment Account” ( Attachment 2
);
Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney; and Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the project.
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PURCHASE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES - 25-PD-006
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Purchase of Police Department Vehicles - 25-PD-006.pdf
2. 1. Polaris Ultimate Ranger.pdf
3. 2. Toyota Tacoma Quote - Freeway Toyota.pdf
4. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 26.c.pdf
CEQA:
This agreement has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and as such, is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs Section 15378. (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council:
Authorize the purchase of two Polaris Ranger XP 1000s, through Sourcewell, or other cooperative purchasing program, to replace two Textron Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), in an amount not to exceed $104,577; and Appropriate $9,817 from the Asset Seizure/Forfeiture Fund to cover the increase in Polaris Ranger XP 1000 purchase costs; and Authorize the purchase of two Toyota Tacomas, through the State of California’s General Services Department Statewide Contract for Fleet Vehicles, or other cooperative purchasing program, to replace a 2015 Nissan Leaf and a 2015 Ford CMAX, in an amount not to exceed $100,230.
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CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH - 25-CMO-037 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025-05-13 City Prosecutor Services Second Amendment - 25-CMO-037.pdf
2. 1. 2014 Agreement for City Prosecutor Services.pdf
3. 2. 2018 First Amendment to Agreement.pdf
4. 3. Draft Second Amendment to Agreement.pdf
5. SUPPLEMENTAL PowerPoint - 26.d.pdf
Matt McCool
City Council:
I am respectfully requesting the City Council consider continuing the City Prosecutor Services agenda item, and require the City of Redondo Beach to give a presentation and take questions from the City Council.
After 10 years, they have never reported to the City Council. Other contract service providers currently report at meetings, such as Athens, McCormick, LA County Fire, etc..
Furthermore, former City Attorney Mike Webb retired, and Joy A. Ford was just newly elected. It should be noted the “A” in Joy A. Ford is for “Abaquin.” If you recall, she was the quality-of-life prosecutor added during the 2018 first amendment in which she was later named in the CrossFit lawsuit. See attached.
As far as the actual prosecutors, City Prosecutor Melanie Chavira and Senior Deputy Prosecutor Sydne Michel are corrupt and most likely on the take. I can prove the corruption beyond a reasonable doubt, and have strong circumstantial on the bribery.
However, if you want to believe that is some conspiracy theory, I refer to the first paragraph in an April 8, 2025 Easy Reader article: https://easyreadernews.com/on-local-government-exhibit-1-for-an-elected-city-attorney • In his recent exit interview with this newspaper, former Redondo Beach City Attorney Mike Webb not only admitted to ignoring felonious behavior but also acknowledged doing so because it was politically convenient. If there were ever a case to be made for changing the City Attorney position from being elected to appointed, this is it.
I believe it is in the best interest of Hermosa Beach to terminate the relationship the City of Redondo Beach, and consider an amendment to the Best Best & Krieger contract for prosecution services.
Very respectfully,
Matt McCool
(Acting City Manager Leo Zaylan)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement for City Prosecutor Services between the City of Redondo Beach and the City of Hermosa Beach.
27. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only.
27.a
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-038
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2025-05-13 Tentative Future Agenda - 25-CMO-038.pdf
2. 1. Tentative Future Agenda.pdf
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
28. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 22 during the first public participation item because there were too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was exhausted.
29. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments: