CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - June 09, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER— COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ecomment report 6-9-26 Adjourned Regular.pdf
Howard Lee
Appointments item should be rolled to the June 23rd meeting. The Interview item itself should occur either this evening or at least three days before the June 23rd meeting.
In years past applicants were interviewed in a meeting one day, and then not until at least three days later were the appointments made. That allowed councilmembers to have time to consult with others including members of the public to go over any of their concerns re: each applicant, or a specific applicant.
In recent years the process was essentially corrupted / railroaded to have the selection made by council immediately in a following meeting a few hours later. That is dead wrong. The applicants and the public deserve far better. There is no rush thus the appointments should for sure be made in Council’s second meeting of June. The Public Works Commission does not even meet next until mid-July as I understand it.
Further, due to the clear mix-up with the applications not even being posted until less than 24 hours before the 4 PM interviews meeting, that itself is enough in itself, imv to definitely not make the appointments until June 23, the 2nd Council meeting this month.
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction.
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.
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction.
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.
4. INTERVIEWS
Public Comments:
4.a
INTERVIEWS TO FILL TWO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION SEATS AND ONE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SEAT Attachments
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Public Comments
1. SUPPLEMENT 2026 Boards and Commissions Applicants.pdf Howard Lee
Friday Early: 6/5/2026
RE: PUBLIC AGENDA ATTACHMENTS DEFICIENCY: Missing applications of 15 applicants for two commissions.
City Clerk, City Manager, City Councilmembers,and City Attorney:
The 6/9/26 HB Adj Reg Council Meeting for City Council Public a"Interviews" of Commission applicants AGENDA does not seem to indicate that additional information will be added to the agenda.
Unfortunately the one pertinent item is missing the applications of the 15 applicants. Hopefully such applications (always present in the past) will be posted 72 hours before the meeting (as in the past) with a staff report, brief as such staff report may be.
The Agenda's direct link as at this moment;
https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=7467a6c7-879b-4e3a-82b8-a91753307a4d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=6&Tab=comments Additionally 4 minutes per applicant for each applicant to make their statement and being asked questions seems a bit absurd. The meeting is shown as lasting one hour, which also includes an item for public comments.
Bottom line the applications are not present and placing them at the last minute will not be adequate for the public to review them and if they desire, to contact their councilmembers with additional private input, or to submit eComments or other comments in person or by Zoom.
Kindly cure this Agenda deficiency by Saturday, June 6 at 4 PM, i.e. 72 hours before the meeting. Thank you much. (City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council conduct interviews of the following applicants listed below:
Erin Bender
Edward Casey
Michael Dang
Kathy Dunbabin (Incumbent)
Nate Flory
Lissandra Kaney
Matthew Kidd
Jean Kim
Beckett Khayyam Navarrette
Rebecca Noble
Craig Steven Patton Jr.
Richard Stapp
David Toomey
Julie Treinen
Civil Service Board:
Rebecca Noble
5. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments: