🏃 Approved Nike After Dark Tour LA 2026 (Video Timestamp: 2:00:04)
Council approved “Nike’s After Dark Tour LA 2026,” a half-marathon event scheduled from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, that will include a route through Hermosa Beach. Nike will contribute $80,000 to the City and $50,000 in in-kind donations for local youth organizations and will accommodate for street closures by offering a free shuttle for impacted residents, as well as placing pedestrian bridges at Pier Plaza and the Strand to maintain public access. 

Motion Approved: 5-0 

Ayes (5): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Rob Saemann and Councilmember Dean Francois 

🚧 Approved Willdan Engineering Agreement Amendment (Video Timestamp: 3:01:16)
Council, after pulling this item from the Consent Calendar, approved an amendment to the City’s agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call development plan review and staff augmentation services, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount by $250,000 to $450,000 and revising the total contract amount to $2,250,000 over the full five-year term. 

Motion Approved: 5-0 

Ayes (5): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Rob Saemann and Councilmember Dean Francois 

🏖️ Voted to Permit & Regulate Beach Vendor Sales for Special Events (Video Timestamp: 3:19:48)
Council amended the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to allow the sale of prepared food, non-alcoholic beverages and merchandise on the beach by vendors associated with approved special events. Council also adopted a resolution establishing a daily vendor fee, with discounted rates for Hermosa Beach businesses that maintain a valid City business license. 

Motion Approved: 4-1 

Ayes (4): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson and Councilmember Rob Saemann 

Noes (1): Councilmember Dean Francois 

🔬 Voted to Continue Public Hearing on Fee Study (Video Timestamp: 3:48:00)   
Council voted to continue public hearing on a resolution adopting fees from a fee study update. Discussion is scheduled to resume during the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 

Motion Approved: 5-0  

Ayes (5): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Rob Saemann and Councilmember Dean Francois 

🏓 Rescinded Pickleball Fee Increases; Directed Staff to Return with Fee Schedule (Video Timestamp: 3:48:52)
Council voted to rescind its March 24, 2026 action increasing pickleball fee at Kelly Courts and clarified that the prior action was not a final approval of fees. Council then directed staff to return with a full fee schedule at earliest convenience and before the courts reopen. 

Motion Approved: 5-0 

Ayes (5): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Rob Saemann and Councilmember Dean Francois 

🎪 Received & Filed Info Item on Bid Package for Local Events (Video Timestamp: 4:09:50)
Council voted to receive and file the informational item regarding consideration of a bid package for production of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fiesta Hermosa. 

Motion Approved: 4-1 

Ayes (4): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson and Councilmember Dean Francois 

Noes (1): Councilmember Rob Saemann 

🅿️ Received & Filed Parking In-Lieu Fee Report (Video Timestamp: 4:43:45) Council voted to receive and file a Parking In-Lieu Fee Report, which addresses the City’s existing program that allows applicants to satisfy required off-street parking through the payment of parking in-lieu fees, subject to City approval. 

Motion Approved: 5-0 

Ayes (5): Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Rob Saemann and Councilmember Dean Francois 

📌 Other Council Actions (Full Consent Calendar Video Link & Timestamp: 1:58:35) 

• Approved letter of opposition, unless amended, for SB 866 (Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program) 

📅 Looking Ahead: 

🕖 Adjournment
The regular Council meeting began at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 10:03 p.m. on April 14, 2026 in memory of Hermosa Beach resident, Tiffany Rau. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Study Session will be held on Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00 p.m, and the next Regular City Council meeting will follow at 6:00 p.m.