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
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Pages
1. CALL TO ORDER— STUDY SESSION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction. Another period is reserved for public comment on the Study Session topic only during item 8.
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.
Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager.
5. OPENING REMARKS
(City Manager Steve Napolitano)
6. OVERVIEW OF 2026-27 BUDGET
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
• Purpose and outlook
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 status
• Revenue and expenditure trends
• Forecast and challenges
• Revenue options and department strategies
• Budget calendar and process
7. COUNCIL QUESTIONS
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON OVERVIEW OF 2026-27 BUDGET
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on the Study Session topic only. No general public comment will be taken at this time.
Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The time allotted per speaker 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.
9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION
10. ADJOURNMENT