CITY COUNCIL - September 22, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
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2. ROLL CALL
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
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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
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MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 8, 2026 Public Comments:
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Workers Comp Litigation
Public Comments:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case:
Rick Taniguchi v. City of Hermosa Beach
WCAB Case Number(s):
ADJ20909916
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Existing Litigation
Public Comments:
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case:
Everett Faulk v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number:
22-124
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957
Title:
Interim City Attorney/City Attorney Firm
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. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATION FROM AARON ARUGAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT Public Comments:
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Public Comments:
This is the time for the City Council to:
Notify the public of any changes to the agenda;
Remove items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration; or Rearrange the order of the agenda.
TO APPROVE AGENDA AND WAIVE FULL READING
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
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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.
15. 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.
To approve the consent calendar.
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CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-098
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - CHECK REGISTERS 9-22-2026 - 26-AS-098.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Check Register August 26, 2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Check Register September 2, 2026.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-096
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1. STAFF REPORT- JUNE AND JULY 2026 CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-096.pdf
2. Attachment 1. June 2026 Cash Balance Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. July 2026 Cash Balance Report.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JUNE 2026 - 26-AS-099 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT- JUNE 2026 REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, AND CIP REPORTS - 26-AS-099.pdf
2. Attachment 1. June 2026 Revenue Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. June 2026 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. Attachment 3. June 2026 CIP Report by Project.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JULY 2026 - 26-AS-100 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT- JULY 2026 REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, AND CIP REPORTS - 26-AS-100.pdf
2. Attachment 1. July 2026 Revenue Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2. July 2026 Expenditure Report.pdf
4. Attachment 3. July 2026 CIP Report by Project.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2025-26 TO FY 2026-27, APPROVAL OF RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS - 26-AS-101 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2025–26 TO FY 2026–27 AND RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS- 26-AS-101.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Budget Reappropriations FY26 to FY27.pdf (Finance Manager Henry Chao)
A) AP
PROVE
B) REAPPROPRIATE UNSPENT FUNDS FROM FY 2025-26 TO FY 2026-27
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CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-097
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1. STAFF REPORT - JULY 2026 CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - 26-AS-097.pdf
2. Attachment 1. July 2026 Treasurer's Report.pdf
(City Treasurer Dave Pedersen)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 - 26-PW-061 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - CIP STATUS REPORT SEPTEMBER 2026 - 26-PW-061.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of September 9, 2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2026-2027 – Updated September 9, 2026.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH FOR STORM DRAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IN CITY ROW AND DETERMINE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA- 26-PW-062 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MANHATTAN BEACH FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IN ROW - 26-PW-062.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Draft Construction and Maintenance Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Manhattan Beach 1st Street Trash Capture Structure Site Plan-Exhibit.pdf
5. Attachment 4. Manhattan Beach 1st Street Trash Capture Structure Legal Description.pdf (City Engineer Saad Malim)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION BY TITLE
B) AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
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APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO LEAD SPECIAL EVENTS AND FILMING COORDINATOR JOB SPECIFICATION - 26-AS-091 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - REVISIONS TO LEAD SPECIAL EVENTS AND FILMING COORDINATOR JOB SPECIFICATION - 26-AS-091.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Revised Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Job Specification.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Comparison of Existing and Proposed Classification Duties(1).pdf (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman and Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
APPROVE
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APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND FILMING COORDINATOR JOB SPECIFICATION - 26-AS-092 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - REVISIONS TO SPECIAL EVENTS AND FILMING COORDINATOR JOB SPECIFICATION - 26-AS-092.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Revised Special Events and Filming Coordinator Job Specification.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Comparison of Existing and Proposed Classification Duties.pdf (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman and Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
APPROVE REVISIONS
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APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING TO INCREASE CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR ON-CALL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 26-CDD-085 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING - 26-CDD-085.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Proposed Second Amendment with Willdan Engineering.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Original Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3. First Amendment.pdf
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
A) APPROVE AMENDMENT
B) AUTHORIZE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL P.A.R.K. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEE AND DETERMINE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA- 26-PR-066 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE ANNUAL P.A.R.K. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEE - 26-PR-066.pdf
2. Attachment 1. P.A.R.K After School Program Fee Draft Resolution.pdf (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
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DOPT RESOLUTION BY TITLE
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ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE WEEKLY VALLEY PARK SUMMER DAY CAMP FEES AND DETERMINE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA- 26-PR-067 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE WEEKLY VALLEY PARK SUMMER DAY CAMP FEE - 26-PR-067.pdf
2. Attachment 1. Draft Resolution .pdf
(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
ADOPT RESOLUTION BY TITLE
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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SURFERS WALK OF FAME RELOCATION AND DETERMINE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA - 26-PR-041 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - SURFERS WALK OF FAME RELOCATION - 26-PR-041.pdf
2. Attachment 1. May 27, 2026 Stakeholder Meeting Presentation.pdf
3. Attachment 2. Surfers Walk of Fame Existing Plaque Layout.pdf
4. Attachment 3. Potential New Sites for Surfers Walk of Fame Relocation.pdf
5. Attachment 4. March 24, 2026 Meeting Surfer’s Walk of Fame Plaques Replacement Options.pdf
6. Attachment 5. Municipal Naming, Monument, and Sponsorship Policy Guide .pdf (Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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CREATION OF AN OLYMPICS PLANNING STAKEHOLDER GROUP - 26-PR-070 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - CREATION OF AN OLYMPICS PLANNING STAKEHOLDER GROUP - 26-PR-070.pdf (Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa)
A) A
PPROVE
RECOMMENDATION
B) PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING STAKEHOLDER GROUP
C) DETERMINE IF MEETINGS SHOULD BE RECORDED AND BROADCAST
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON PILOT ENTERTAINMENT ZONE AND DETERMINE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA - 26-PR-029 Attachments
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1. STAFF REPORT - INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON ENTERTAINMENT ZONE - 26-PR-029.pdf Informational items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM TO REVIEW EXISTING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER VENDORS AND CONTRACTS - 26-PD-011 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON ALPRS - 26-PD-011 - 26-PD-011.pdf Informational items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. (Police Chief Landon Phillips)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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.
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TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-053
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Public Comments
1. STAFF REPORT - TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA 9-22-26 - 26-CMO-053.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
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20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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1. Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2026.pdf 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2026 Attachments
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1. August 18, 2026 .pdf
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 15, 2026 Attachments
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1. July 15, 2026.pdf
21. ADJOURNMENT
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