HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL RECAP: OCTOBER 28

Link to Regular Post-Meeting HTML Agenda and Timestamped Meeting Video

BELOW ARE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH’S OCTOBER 28, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

🚸 Approved Crossing Guard Services Maintenance and Survey (Video Timestamp 2:08:39)

Council approved maintaining the 5^th Street crossing guard on a month-to-month basis and directed staff to survey pedestrian activity between 2nd Street and Pier Avenue. Findings will guide future staffing and planning safe routes to school.

Motion Carried: 4-0

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

Abstained (1): Councilmember Dean Francois

Noes (0)

 🚗 Updated City’s Residential and Employee Parking Permit Programs (Video Timestamp 2:46:43)

Council approved several updates to the City’s parking permit programs, including accepting leases or utility bills as alternative proof of residency, allowing guest permit replacements with proof of new tenancy (such as a 6-month minimum signed lease agreement or utility bill), continuing the prohibition on property owner guest permits, reinstating event permits with updated limits and fees, and maintaining the two-year suspension for misuse. 

Discussion of the Employee Parking Permit Program and fourth permit requirement was tabled. Council also directed staff to bring forward future agenda items on restricting oversized vehicles in residential areas and barring residents with outstanding City debt from applying for permits.

 All Motions Carried: 3-2

Votes for Alternative Proof of Residency, Guest Permit Replacements and Event Permit Rules Updates:

Ayes (3): Mayor Rob Saemann, Councilmember Michael D. Keegan and Councilmember Dean Francois

Noes (2): Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy and Councilmember Ray Jackson

Votes for the Fourth Permit, Elimination of Property Owner Guest Permits and Two-Year Ban:

Ayes (3): Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy and Councilmember Ray Jackson

Noes (2): Councilmember Michael D. Keegan and Councilmember Dean Francois

💻 Approved Recreation Management Software Agreement (Video Timestamp 6:08:58)

Council approved a two-year, $75,000 Professional Services Agreement with Rec Technologies Inc. for a recreation management software for the Community Resources Department.

Motion Carried: 5-0

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

Noes (0)

🚔 Awarded Grant-Funded Construction Contract for Real-Time Crime Center (Video Timestamp 6:16:04)

Council awarded a $494, 819.79 construction contract for HBPD’s Real-time Crime Center, designed to enhance law enforcement response and improve public safety, to Am-Tec Total Security, Inc.

Motion Carried: 5-0

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

Noes (0)

🏗️ Approved Amendment for On-Call Civil Engineering Services (Video Timestamp 6:23:30)

Council approved a fourth amendment with Civil Works Engineers, Inc., extending on-call civil engineering services through December 2026 and increasing the contract to $530,000. $150,000 was also appropriated for Parking Structure Lot C improvements.

Motion Carried: 5-0

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

Noes (0)

🏛️ Updated City Commission Terms, Appointment and Responsibilities (Video Timestamp 6:26:32)

Council introduced an ordinance to update terms of office, appointment and responsibilities of City Commissions to align cycles, standardize appointments and clarify responsibilities.

Motion Carried: 5-0

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

Noes (0)

📌 Other Council Actions (Full Consent Calendar Video Link & Timestamp: 2:07:15):

• Recognized Melanie Chavira for her service to the City
• Approved change to Municipal Code to facilitate concurrent council review and public appeal processes for Planning Commission actions
• Approved parcel maps for residential condominium projects at 620 9^th Street and 1009 5^th Street
• Approved amendments to agreements with Mink Tree Consulting, Inc. ($60,000)
• Approved grant agreement for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• Informational items heard on homelessness efforts, Complimentary Holiday Parking Program dates and L.A. County Fire and Ambulance monthly reports
• Approved minutes and reports, including CIP status report

📅 Looking Ahead  (Tentative Agenda Link & Timestamp: 6:30:29)
The next City Council meeting will take place Monday, November 17, 2025. Future discussion topics will include:

• Cost analysis and consideration of dedicated park officers for visibility and enforcement along the Strand, beach, and parks
• Review of encroachment fees for outdoor dining decks on the north and south ends of the City versus Pier Plaza businesses
• Agenda items discussing restricting oversized vehicles in residential areas and barring residents with outstanding City debt from applying for permits

🕖 Adjournment

The Council meeting began at 6:20 p.m. and adjourned at 11:42 p.m. on October 28, 2025.