CITY COUNCIL - April 28, 2026
1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
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6. 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.
Recommended Action:
To approve the order of the agenda.
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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7.a
RECOGNIZING U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM HEAD COACH JOHN WROBLEWSKI Public Comments:
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments
tonyhiggins
Dear City Council.
RE: Chamber of Commerce promotion of Illegal tackle football special event during the upcoming Memorial Day Fiesta:
I have been told by city officials to be patient; this issue will be addressed in the upcoming 4/28 City Council meeting. i want to be clear about the issue. For me personally, the issue seems to be less the number of people expected to attend the event and more the chambers willingness to promote this obviously illegal event on social media.
I think this incident needs to be viewed in the context of whether we put the Fiestas event promoter out to bid for thr reasons John Burry suggested in his public comments during the 4/14 CCM but i admit thats above my paygrade.
I think this incident needs to be viewed in the context of whether we put the Fiestas event promoter out to bid for thr reasons John Burry suggested in his public comments during the 4/14 CCM but i admit that decision is above my paygrade.
But i hope you squarely address John's comments below about putting the Fiesta and New Years event promotions out to bid. And while your at it consider why please consider that the BBK Law City Attorney contract hasnt been put out to bid since 1996, 30 years ago. Our fiscal challenges require new ways of doing business and demand we get the best value from our city contracts.
Anyway, back to bidding out Fiesta and New Years event promotions.
John Burry:
I think we do need a transparent RFP process for the production of the parade and the fiesta, possibly even a New Year's event next year.
Before this Council deepens its financial exposure to the Chamber, it's worth looking at how the Chamber's managed its own resources.
In '24, it lost $125,000 on its operating activities. Its total assets declined by $150,000. In the same year, it paid $249,000 in compensation, $60,000 more than the prior year. It then spent $37,000 last year on consultants for a TID proposal that they abandoned before securing even basic hotel buy-in. It pays almost $50,000 a year to service an office on Pier Avenue that's unstaffed on weekends, holidays, and Mondays.
This isn't the financial profile of an organization that should just be handed a no-bid contract over events that have real commercial value, not when the city is facing such a tough fiscal outlook. In real terms, the Chamber lost somewhere between $150,000 and $190,000 last year, and there's a deeper issue.
The Chamber's primary purpose is to advocate for the interests of the business community—to show up at hearings, engage with policy, and represent local businesses before this council. That doesn't have to require a large budget, but it does require knowledge, expertise, relationships, and commitment.
This chamber has become so consumed by event logistics that it can't fulfill that core function properly.
Separating event production from the chamber wouldn't weaken it; it would free it to do more of what a chamber is actually supposed to do. Fiesta generates real revenue. Those production rights have economic value and should be allocated through an open and competitive process, not grandfathered to an organization that is burning through its reserves at an alarming rate while being subsidized by taxpayers and fee waivers.
If they absolutely insist on pursuing an event strategy, and they submit a compelling proposal, they should have every opportunity to win on merit. That's the purpose of an RFP.
The best way to protect these events that the community loves is to ensure that they're produced by whoever is genuinely best positioned to deliver them. Don't miss that opportunity in 2027.
It's unlikely that any third party would want to bid for the parade alone. It would need to be coupled to Fiesta to be a commercial proposition, but together, they could generate a meaningful profit share with a third party for the city. Thank you. -----------
Thank You for considering
tonyhiggins
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 discussion, and Future Agenda Items). If public comment is provided on a Public Hearing or Municipal Matter item, public comment on the same item will not be accepted when the item is heard at a later part of the meeting.
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker from those present in City Council Chambers and via the remote participation options listed on the agenda. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council.
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 public 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.
9. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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10. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
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This is the time for members of the City Council to report on their attendance at ad hoc subcommittees or standing committee meetings, conferences, or other official activities as City representatives.
11. 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.
Recommended Action:
To approve the consent calendar.
11.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Public Comments:
Recommended Action:
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.
11.b
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Public Comments
1. April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting.pdf
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:
To approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 regular meeting.
11.c
CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-047
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - JANUARY 2026 AND FEBRUARY 2026 CASH BALANCE REPORTS - 26-AS-047.pdf
2. Attachment 1. January 2026 Cash Balance Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. February 2026 Cash Balance Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the January 2026 and February 2026 Cash Balance Reports.
11.d
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-048
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - MARCH 2026 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - 26-AS-048.pdf
2. Attachment 1. March 2026 Treasurer's Report.pdf
(City Treasurer Dave Pedersen)
Recommended Action:
The City Treasurer recommends City Council receive and file the March 2026 City Treasurer’s Report.
11.e
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NETRIX, LLC. FOR DATA BACK-UP SERVICES - 26-CMO-022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NETRIX LLC FOR DATA BACK UP SERVICES - 26-CMO-022.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Agreement with Netrix LLC for Data Back-Up Services with Exhibit A.pdf (GIS/IT Analyst Alex Hildebrand).
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve an agreement with Netrix, LLC. for data back-up services for a three-year term for a total not-exceed-amount of $121,742 (
Attachment 1
)
; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement, approve minor modifications if necessary, with the City Clerk attesting the attached agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2026 - 26-AS-049 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT- REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2026 - 26-AS-049.pdf
2. Attachment 1. January 2026 Revenue Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. January 2026 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. Attachment 3. January 2026 CIP Report by Project.pdf
5. Attachment 4. February 2026 Revenue Report.pdf
6. Attachment 5. February 2026 Expenditure Report.pdf
7. Attachment 6. February 2026 CIP Report by Project.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the January and February 2026 Financial Reports.
11.g
CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-050
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CHECK REGISTERS 4-28-2026 - 26-AS-050.pdf
2. Attachment 1. 4-8-26.pdf
3. Attachment 2. 4-16-26.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for April 8, 2026 through April 16, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
11.h
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF April 16, 2026 - 26-PW-021 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CIP STATUS REPORT APR 2026 - 26-PW-021.pdf
2. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 16, 2026.pdf
3. Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026 – Updated April 16, 2026.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 16, 2026.
11.i
RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT IF AMENDED FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2741 HOUSING ELEMENT: INVENTORY OF LAND: SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE - 26-CMO-023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - AB 2741 - 26-CMO-023.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Letter of Support if Amended for AB 2741.pdf (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council ratify a letter of support if amended for Assembly Bill 2741 sent on April 20, 2026.
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ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 (SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY) AND SECTION 12.20.300 (SOLICITATION) OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE - 26-PR-023 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND READING VENDOR SPECIAL EVENTS - 26-PR-023.pdf
2. Proposed Ordinance.pdf
CEQA:
The proposed ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as it is an organization or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Determine that the proposed ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it constitutes an organizational or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; Waive full reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) and Section 12.20.300 (Solicitation) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to allow for the sale of prepared food, nonalcoholic beverages, and/or merchandise on the beach by special event-associated vendors; and Direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance.
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Public Comments:
12.a
PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-025 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT-PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEE STUDY UPDATES - 26-AS-025.pdf
2. Attachment 1. - Draft Fee Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2. PROPOSED FEE CHANGES.pdf
4. Attachment 3. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FEE STUDY.pdf
5. Attachment 4. CURRENT MASTER FEE AND CHARGES SCHEDULE.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of fee updates included in the recent Fee Study update Adopt Resolution 26-XXX setting fees based on the recent Fee Study update
12.b
ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AMENDING SECTION 3.12 PURCHASING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE Public Comments:
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council continue the Public Hearing to the Tuesday, May 28, 2026 City Council Meeting.
13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
13.a
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FALLEN TORRANCE POLICE DETECTIVE GARY ELTON RIPPSTEIN MEMORIAL SIGN INSTALLATION LOCATED AT 8TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE - 26-CMO-021 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. APPROVAL OF FALLEN TORRANCE OFFICER RIPPSTEIN SIGN INSTALLATION AT 8TH ST AND ARDMORE AVE - 26-CMO-021.pdf
2. Letter from City of Torrance Mayor Chen.pdf
3. Proposed Memorial Sign and Location Map.pdf
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve the installation of a memorial sign commemorating fallen Torrance Police Detective Gary Elton Rippstein at or near the intersection of 8th Street and Ardmore Avenue (see Attachment 2)
;
and
Provide direction as needed.
13.b
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SIDE LETTER TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 - 26-AS-051 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT A SIDE LETTER TO MOU BETWEEN THE CITY AND TEAMSTERS - 26-AS-051.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution and Side Letter.pdf
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution to adopt a Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 986, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE FOR CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - 26-PW-022 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE TO ADVANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO CLARK FIELD - 26-PW-022.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Request Letter from HBLL.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Draft MOU .pdf
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hermosa Beach Little League (HBLL) to advance Clark Field improvements to be funded, designed, and constructed by HBLL (Attachment
2 )
;
and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU, approve minor non-substantive modifications if necessary, and the City Clerk attesting to the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CATEGORY AND FEE FOR COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-019 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CATEGORY AND FEE FOR COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-019.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Map of Encroachment Areas.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Resolution 23-7379.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Fee Log.pdf
5. Attachment 4. Draft Resolution.pdf
(Environmental Programs Douglas Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Adopt a resolution establishing a new category and fee for certain commercial encroachment areas Amend the Master Fee schedule to reflect the new fees
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AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL VEHICLE OUTFITTING SERVICES - 26-AS-024 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT-VEHICLE UPFITTING CONTRACT AWARD - 26-AS-024.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Commline, Inc.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Derotic Emergency Equipment, A Vector Company.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Proposed Professional Services Agreement with 10-33 Industries.pdf
5. Attachment 4. - RFQ On-Call Outfitting Services.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Commline, Inc. Statement of Qualifications.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Derotic, LLC Statement of Qualifications.pdf
8. Attachment 7 - 10-33 Industries LLC Statement of Qualifications.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Award a contract for on-call
vehicle
ou
t
fitting
services to
Commline, Inc.
at a not-to-exceed amount of $
1,000,000
for a ter
m of
five
ye
ars ending
April 14,
20 31
(Attachment 1)
;
Award a contract for on-call
vehicle
outfitting
services to
Derotic
Emergency Equipment, A Vector Company
at a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 for a term
of
five
years ending
April 14
, 20
31 (Attachment
2 )
;
Award a contract for on-call
vehicle
outfitting
services to
10-33 Industries, Ltd.
at a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 for a term
of
five
y
ears ending
April
1 4
, 20
31 (Attachment
3 )
;
and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreements, and approve minor modifications if necessary, with the City Clerk attesting the proposed agreements and subject to approval by the City Attorney.
14. 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.
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TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-025
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA 4-28-26 - 26-CMO-025.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Tentative Future Agenda.pdf
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
15. CITY MANAGER REPORT
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16. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Public Comments:
This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item. Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken.
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Action Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of March 3, 2026.pdf (Parks & Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
16.b
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 17, 2026.pdf (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
16.c
POLICE CRIME STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2026
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Monthly Crime Report Summary - February 2026.pdf
(Police Chief Landon Philips)
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POLICE CRIME STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2026
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Monthly Crime Report Summary - March 2026.pdf
(Police Chief Landon Philips)
17. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments: