To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
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DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A NEW MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND APPOINTING A CITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE LA COUNTY SANITATION MEETING FOR JUNE 3, 2026
ADOPT BY TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION CC-2606-036, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A NEW MAYOR PRO TEM, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026 AND EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2027 AND APPOINTING A CITY REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE LA COUNTY SANITATION MEETING FOR JUNE 3, 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The appointments included in the draft Resolution are subject to Council discussion and final approval. Historically (although not always) the City has used a rotation to determine the annual Mayor Pro Tempore. Based on past practice, District 4 is next up to be Mayor Pro Tempore. However, Councilmember Obagi stated a preference to defer his term at this time. District 1 follows District 4 in the rotation, leading to Councilmember Waller being proposed as Mayor Pro Tempore for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. Additionally, a City Representative for the LA County Sanitation Board meeting to be held on June 3, 2026 is needed. Councilmember Waller has expressed availability and a willingness to serve as the City’s representative at the meeting. Approval of the Resolution would also appoint Councilmembers to various Boards, Agencies, and Committees. It is recommended the City Council discuss the draft Resolution, make any necessary modifications, and adopt the Resolution (as amended, if appropriate).
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted Resolution CC-2506-040 on June 17, 2025 appointing a Mayor Pro Tempore. Per section 8.5 of the City Charter, prior to June 30 of each year, the City Council shall appoint one of its members as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall serve if the Mayor is absent or unable to act, and shall serve until the Mayor returns or is able to act. The Mayor Pro Tempore has all of the powers and duties of the Mayor, except the power of veto and the power to appoint members of Boards or Commissions. At any meeting where both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tempore are absent or unable to act, the City Council shall appoint one of its members to serve as acting Mayor Pro Tempore for the duration of that meeting. The Acting Mayor Pro Tempore shall have all of the powers and duties of the Mayor, except the power of veto and the power to appoint members of Boards and Commissions. This annual rotation also complies with the appointments to the various Boards, Agencies and Committees on which City officials participate and whose positions are reviewed annually before the end of each fiscal year.
Based on the city’s rotational practice, the Mayor Pro Tems for the past few years have been as follows: FY 25-26 District 5 Councilmember Behrendt; for FY 24-25 District 3 Councilmember Kaluderovic; for FY 23-24 District 2 Former Councilmember Loewenstein; for FY 22-23 District 1 Former Councilmember Nehrenheim; and for FY 21-22 District 4 Councilmember Obagi.
SUBMITTED BY:
ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. CC 2606-036 - Appointing Mayor Pro Tem and Delegates