CITY COUNCIL - June 23, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Public Comments:
This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4.a
MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 12 and June 9, 2026 Public Comments:
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel
Public Comments:
(Existing Litigation) pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Rachel Muzatko v. City of Hermosa Beach et al 19-145623 Case Number: 20TRCV0048
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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7. ROLL CALL
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8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
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10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Public Comments:
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.
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
11.a
RECOGNIZING KIM SWINDELL FOR HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY Public Comments:
11.b
RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Public Comments:
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
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.
13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
Public Comments:
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.
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
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.
15.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.
15.b
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. June 9, 2026 Adjourned Regular Meeting.pdf
2. June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting.pdf
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 Adjourned Regular Meeting and the June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting.
15.c
CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-070
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CHECK REGISTERS 6-23-2026 - 26-AS-070.pdf
2. Attachment 1. 6-3-26.pdf
3. Attachment 2. 6-11-26.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for June 3, 2026 through June 11, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
15.d
CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-071
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - APRIL 2026 CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-071.pdf
2. Attachment 1. April 2026 Cash Balance Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the April 2026 Cash Balance Report.
15.e
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR April 2026 - 26-AS-072 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR APRIL 2026 - 26-AS-072.pdf
2. Attachment 1. April 2026 Revenue Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. April 2026 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. Attachment 3. April 2026 CIP Report by Project.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the April 2026 Financial Reports.
15.f
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL TAX APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 - 26-AS-066 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPTION OF THE 2026-27 TAX APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - 26-AS-066.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Resolution Adopting FY 2026–27 Appropriations Limit.pdf
3. Attachment 2. FY 2026-27 Calculation of Appropriation Limit.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council
adopt a Resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving and adopting the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for the upcoming
Fiscal Year 202
6 –
2 7
.
15.g
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-067
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - MAY 2026 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - 26-AS-067.pdf
2. Attachment 1. May 2026 Treasurer's Report.pdf
(City Treasurer Dave Pedersen)
Recommended Action:
The City Treasurer recommends City Council receive and file the May 2026 City Treasurer’s Report.
15.h
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JUNE 15, 2026 - 26-PW-046 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CIP STATUS REPORT JUNE 2026 - 26-PW-046.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of June 15, 2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2025-2026 – Updated June 15, 2026.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of June 15, 2026.
15.i
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK - 26-CCO-009 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, ELECTIONS - 26-CCO-009.pdf
2. Draft Resolution Call and Notice of General Municipal Election.pdf
3. Draft Resolution Consolidating the Election.pdf
4. Draft Resolution Candidate Statement.pdf
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the City of Hermosa Beach; Adopt a resolution requesting consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election with the Los Angeles County General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and Adopt a resolution establishing regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election.
15.j
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (TA24-01) AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (HBMC) PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE - 26-CDD-057 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND READING ZTA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES - 26-CDD-057.pdf
2. Attachment 1. City Council Ordinance (with Exhibits A-R).pdf
3. Attachment 2. Zoning Code Assessment.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Redlined and Annotated Draft Ordinance Exhibits.pdf CEQA:
Determine the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. (Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance (Attachment 1)
of the City of Hermosa Beach approving the Zone Text Amendment (TA24-01); and Direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30-days.
15.k
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, 12.30.010 and 12.30.030 - 26-PR-042 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - SECOND READING SPECIAL EVENT POLICY AND FEE UPDATES - 26-PR-042.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Special Events Policy Guide.pdf
3. Attachment 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. (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; Adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance (Attachment 2)
of the City of Hermosa Beach amending Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) and Section 12.30.010 (Special event regulations generally) and 12.30.030 (Special event approval and permit issuance) to amend policies related to special events on public property; and Direct the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30-days.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Public Comments:
16.a
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-064 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY - 26-AS-064.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Fee Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Proposed Fee Changes.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Fee Study Update.pdf
5. Attachment 4. Current Master Fee and Charges Schedule.pdf (Continued
from the
June 9
, 2026 City Council Meeting)
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of remaining fee updates included in the recent Fee Study update; and Adopt Resolution 26-XXX setting fees based on the recent Fee Study update (Attachment 1)
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16.b
ANNUAL STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) - 26-AS-076 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ANNUAL STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT - ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) - 26-AS-076.pdf (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the City’s staffing vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention initiatives as required by Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561); and Receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Annual Staffing Vacancies Report.
16.c
ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET - 26-AS-073
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET - 26-AS-073.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution and Exhibit A.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Receive public testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 202
6 –2
7 Budget
(Link 1)
;
Approve the revisions to the Preliminary Budget as shown in the Staff Report; Approve
the following transactions from the General Fund:
T
ransfer
$
2,0
69 ,
885
of unspent funds from 2024-25 actuals
from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund for future Capital Improvement Project (CIP) needs; Assign the estimated remaining $1,295,338 of 2026-27 unspent funds to the assigned fund balance category; and Adopt a Resolution approving the 202
6 –2
7 Budget as presented in Exhibit A
(Attachment 1)
.
16.d
PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AFFECTING PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 - 26-CMO-039 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ANNUAL TRASH DELINQUENCY LIENS - 26-CMO-039.pdf
2. Attachment 1. List of Properties.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Notice of Hearing.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Draft Resolution.pdf
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Council:
1. Receive testimony from affected property owners regarding delinquent refuse bills; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution confirming delinquent refuse collection charges and authorizing the Los Angeles County Assessor (“County Assessor”) to collect such charges as special assessments on the property tax roll.
16.e
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT - 26-PW-044 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - PUBLIC HEARING AND CONFIRM ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT FY2027 - 26-PW-044.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Resolution 26-7541.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Engineer's Report.pdf
5. Attachment 4. Resolution 26-7550.pdf
6. Attachment 5. Resolution 26-7551.pdf
7. Attachment 6. Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
CEQA:
The proceeding is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378, Project, of the CEQA guidelines. In addition, in accordance with Section 15061, Review for Exemption, this activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to project which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and, hence, is not subject to CEQA. Further, even if this proceeding was deemed a project, it would be Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, subsection (h) due to its funding the “maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs.” None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions listed in Section 15300.2, Exceptions, are applicable to this proceeding. (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing regarding the levy of assessments for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026–2027; and Adopt a Resolution
(Attachment 1)
confirming the diagram and assessment found in the Engineer’s Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026–2027 and levying an assessment for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
16.f
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL - 26-PW-034 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - SEWER LEVY 2026-2027 - 26-PW-034.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution for FY 2026-27 Sewer Levy.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Engineer's Report with CPI-W increase for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Mailer to Property Owners.pdf
5. Attachment 4. Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
CEQA:
The proceeding, which includes initiation of proceedings for the levying of annual assessments for sewer maintenance purposes, is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378, Project, of the CEQA guidelines. In addition, in accordance with Section 15061, Review for Exemption, this activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to project which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and, hence, is not subject to CEQA. Further, even if this proceeding was deemed a project, it would be Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, subsection (b) due to its funding the “existing facilities of both investor and public-owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services.” None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions listed in Section 15300.2, Exceptions, are applicable to this proceeding. (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment related to the collection of sewer service charges on the property tax roll for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027; Determine the presence of a majority protest; if there is no majority protest, make an official finding that a majority protest by property owners within the City of Hermosa Beach does not exist; Adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1),
approving the Engineer’s Report
(Attachment 2)
, and authorizing the placement of sewer service charges on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll; and Determine that adopting the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
17.a
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL REVENUE MEASURES AND FUTURE BALLOT INITIATIVES - 26-AS-074 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT-DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING FUTURE BALLOT INITIATIVES - 26-AS-074.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Revenue Measure Survey Study.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Revenue Measure Survey Study Presentation.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Receive and file a staff report and discuss potential local sales tax and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) ballot measures, including revenue projections, rate options, and election timing considerations; and Provide direction to staff regarding development of a local sales tax and/or Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) ballot measure, including rate options, revenue projections, and draft ballot language for future Council consideration.
17.b
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S PARKING VIOLATION BAIL SCHEDULE INCREASING PENALTY AMOUNTS - 26-AS-075 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - RESOLUTION AMENDING CITY'S PARKING VIOLATION BAIL SCHEDULE INCREASE PENALTY AMOUNTS - 26-AS-075.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Current-Parking Violation Bail Schedule.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Draft Resolution Parking Bail Schedule.pdf (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City of Hermosa Beach Parking Violation Bail Schedule increasing penalty amounts.
17.c
ADOPTION OF A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 (2025) REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS - 26-CCO-010 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY (SB 707) - 26-CCO-010.pdf
2. Draft Resolution Technology Disruption Policy.pdf
3. Technology Disruption Policy.pdf
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Adopt a Technology Disruption Policy
(Attachment 2)
addressing disruptions of telephonic or internet service during public meetings, as required by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) through Resolution (Attachment
1 )
; and
Direct the City Clerk to continue to conduct all City Council meetings with two-way remote public access is provided.
18. 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.
18.a
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-040
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA 6-23-26 - 26-CMO-040.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Tentative Future Agenda.pdf
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Public Comments:
20. 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.
20.a
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 21, 2026.pdf
20.b
OVERTIME ANALYSIS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo-Overtime Analysis.pdf
21. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments: