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Meeting Date Description
May 17, 2020 The City Manager issued Executive Order No. 2020-03, which included closure of Parking Lots A, B, C, and D.
July 14, 2020 The City Council approved opening Lot C for employee parking only and discontinued employee parking in both
Parking Lots A and D.
September 28, 2021 The City Council requested that City Parking Programs and Parking Management be discussed at a future meeting.
January 31, 2022 The City Council reviewed and discussed the status and priorities of the 12 recommendations in the Parking
Management Study and challenges of coordinating these
efforts with goal of Plan Hermosa and the City’s efforts to certify a Local Coastal Program with the Coastal
Commission. Council directed staff to move forward with the sale of the 2022–2023 residential and employee parking
permits; place an item on a future agenda to enable Council to consider a fee increase; and restrict the sale of permits to out-of-state vehicles except for active military.
February 28, 2023 The City Council approved changes to the City’s residential parking permit program, employee permit program, and
hourly parking meter and parking lot rates. Employee
Parking Permit rates set as follows: Yellow post $175.00 per year; and all 3 levels of Lot C—24 hours a day for $75 per month; and all 3 levels of Lot C—Daytime—12 hours for $38 per month.
December 12, 2023 Staff presented a list of issues identified during the 2023– 24 residential parking permit season and possible solutions for City Council review. Council directed staff to explore possible refinements to the program and a resolution that would encompass all areas of the program and supersede
all previous resolutions. Council requested both items for 2024–25 implementation and those for a longer-term
implementation timeframe.
January 23, 2024 City Council received a staff presentation on issues identified during the 2023–24 parking permit season and approved staff’s recommendation to only accept one
address per resident, eliminate the replacement of lost or stolen guest permits, limit Annual Employee Permits to one per person, and institute a 2-year loss of parking permit privileges for misrepresentation/fraud in applying for a permit or the misuse of parking permits. Additionally, City Council raised the parking permit price to $60 per year, the
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Meeting Date Description
daily lot pass price to $150 for (12-hour parking) and the 24- hour lot pass to $250, and the daily metered lot pass to $12.
January 28, 2025 City Council received an update on the Citywide Parking Program. Councilmember Jackson requested, and a
majority of City Council supported, directing staff to return with an item reviewing the Employee Parking Permit
Program and the downtown parking lot regulations.
February 25, 2025 City Council received an update on the Employee Parking Permit Program and the downtown parking lot regulations Councilmember Keegan requested, and a majority of City
Council supported, directing staff to return with an item providing more detail on parking lot operations.
Analysis:
Employee Parking Permit Program
Monthly and annual parking passes are currently available for those who work in Hermosa Beach and do not have parking available on their employer’s property. Business licenses must be current and all parking citations must be paid before receiving a parking permit.
City Council established the current rates at its February 28, 2023 meeting. Monthly permits are available in Lot C for $38 per month (Daily 5am to 7pm only) and $75 per month for anytime up to 72 hours. Employees may also purchase permits to park at onstreet spaces with yellow pole/cap meters and in the unmetered one-hour time restricted areas at an annual cost of $175 when employers are within the impacted parking area.
The number of annual employee and monthly Lot C permits issued by permit year are below.
Annual Employee Permit Sales
by Permit Year
Year Total
2024–25 207
2023–24* 138
2022–23 231
2021–22 169
2020–21 183
*Annual employee permit sales were lower due to permit sales being delayed until August 28, 2023.
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Monthly Lot C
Employee Permit Sales
Current Permit Year
Type Total
Daily Lot C
(5am-7pm)
1,776
24-Hour Lot C 1,160
*Sales began on February 26, 2024
City Council increased the Employee Parking Permit prices in February 2023. However, because the price matched the general public price, program utilization was minimal. City Council raised the general public permit rates at its January 23, 2024 meeting and the Employee Parking Permit Program saw a significant increase in participation.
Employee Parking Permits must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Business must be located within the City's Impacted Parking Area. The following documents are required:
o Current business license (if you are the business owner) or a current pay stub less than 30 days old (if you are an employee);
o Current CA vehicle registration (only for the Annual Permit)—must be in the name of the employee; and
o Valid Picture I.D.—acceptable forms include a driver’s license, California I.D., passport or military I.D.
Downtown Parking Lot Regulations
Parking Lots A, B, and C were 24-hour parking structures prior to the issuance of a temporary local health order enacted during COVID-19, which continues to restrict parking in these lots to a maximum of 3 hours. Any vehicle parked in these lots for over 3 hours is subject to citation.
Reverting back to pre-COVID parking hour restrictions in these Lots (24-hours up to 72- hours) would aid surrounding business and encourage visitors to spend more time in the City, which should result in both additional parking revenue and increased economic activity.
Parking activity for each of the three respective lots are listed below. Activity is highly dependent on economic and weather factors and can vary from year to year. Peak activity slightly dropped in the City’s largest lot, Lot C, year over year, signifying capacity for additional parking if the three-hour maximum restriction is lifted.
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Peak Monthly Activity (July)
Year Lot A Lot B Lot C
2021 21,749 4,094 27,375
2022 20,595 2,607 27,022
2023 17,066 2,680 24,780
2024 20,215 4,449 21,795
Downtown Parking Lot Cleaning Schedule
Outside of the three-hour maximum, additional parking restrictions are in place to allow weekly street sweeping of the lots. The weekly sweeping schedule for each respective lot is as follows:
No Parking (for Street Sweeping)
Lots Day(s) Time
Lot A Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 5am–6am
Lot B Mon 6am–7am
Lot C Mon, Fri 6am–8am
Lot D Friday 8am–9am
Any vehicle parked during these hours is subject to citation. These no parking windows are intentionally tight to ensure minimal disruption to parking availability. Additionally, each day and time are strategically set to allow more efficient enforcement activities.
Outside of the weekly street sweeping schedule, each lot is also hand cleaned, pressure/power washed, and scrubbed as follows:
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Lots Porter Hand
Clean
Power/Pressure
Washing
Scrubber
Lot A Daily Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Only for special events
Lot B Daily Mon Only for special events
Lot C Daily One floor/week One floor/week
Lot D Friday Twice/month Only for special events
Parking is not restricted during this time, so contract staff does its best to clean around parked vehicles.
Downtown Parking Lot Hours of Operation
Lots A, B, C, and D are open lots, meaning there are no gate arms or locked fences preventing access after certain hours. Any enforcement of closed hours outside of street sweeping and hourly maximum restrictions would require a combination of gate arm installations, construction of barriers, sign replacements, and potential additional staffing and enforcement hours.
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Environmental Review
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the City finds that there is no evidence that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines states that CEQA does not apply to modification of fees by public agencies for meeting operating expenses or financial needs.
General Plan Consistency:
PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017.
The [enter project description here] supports several PLAN Hermosa goals and policies that are listed below.
Mobility Element
Goal 1. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
4.4 Preferential parking program. Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of public parking supply and update the preferential parking program. 4.7 Parking availability. Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing and new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage rates of turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands.
Fiscal Impact:
Increasing the maximum parking time at the downtown lots would require sign overlays or replacement costs. Changing both no parking hours and/or closing lots would result in expenditures including capital expenses for gate arms, signage changes, and/or increases in staffing needs for enforcement. These types of expenses are not currently appropriated. Depending on City Council direction, staff can return at a future meeting with a full cost analysis.
Attachment:
Public Parking Map
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Public Parking Locations
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1 Lot A 1101 Hermosa Ave. Lot Northwest corner of 11th
St. 139 5 No Parking Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun.: 5 AM - 6 AM 3 hours $2.00/hr 2 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM.
Monthly permits: $250/month, valid anytime, 72 hr
maximum. Daily passes: $150/month, valid 5 AM - 7 PM.
Seasonal/Special events rate may vary.
2 Lot B 59 13th Ct. Lot West of Hermosa Ave.,
behind Bijou Building 35 2 3 hour parking 10 AM-2AM; No parking Mon.: 6 AM - 7AM 3 hours $2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2AM.
Monthly permits: $250/month, valid anytime, 72 hr
maximum. Daily passes: $150/month, valid 5 AM - 7 PM.
Seasonal/Special events rate may vary.
3 Lot C 1301 Hermosa Ave. Lot
Municipal Parking
Structure: Between 13th
St. & 14th Ct.
299 7 No parking Mon., Fri.: 6 AM - 7 AM;
Charging stalls on roof 3 hours
$2.00/ hr 2 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM.
Monthly permits: $250/month, valid anytime, 72 hr
maximum. Daily passes: $150/month, valid 5 AM - 7 PM.
Seasonal/Special events rate may vary.
4 Lot D 1331 Manhattan Ave. Lot
Southwest corner of
Manhattan Ave. and
14th St.
19 1 2 hour parking: 10 AM - 2 AM; No parking
Fri. 8 AM - 9 AM
2 hours & 24
hours
$2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM (Silver
Meters). $2.00/hr (Yellow Meters).
5 Lot E 737 2nd St. Lot
West of PCH/ North of
2nd St., behind
commercial building
24 1 2 hour parking: 7 AM - 6 PM; No
parking: Thur 7:30am - 8:30am 2 hours Free
7 Lot G 800 Block 4th St. Lot 4th St., between PCH and
Ocean View Ave. 10 0 No parking Wed.: 8 AM - 12 PM 2 hours $2.00/ hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM. 8 Clark Building,
Field & Stadium
861 Valley Dr. & 1035 Valley
Dr. Lot
Parking lot south of 11th
St. Parking west side of
Valley Dr. near Clark
Building south of the
park
28 2
12 hour parking; No parking Fri.: 8
AM - 9 AM (Farmer Market's Vendor
Parking 9 AM - 5 PM); No parking 2
AM - 6 AM
12 hours Free
9 Hermosa
Greenbelt East side Valley Dr. Lot
East side of Valley Dr.,
between 11th St. & 8th
St. along Greenbelt
75 2
12 hour parking; No parking Thurs 7 AM -
8 AM; Fri. 10 am - 4 pm max. 2 hour
parking for Farmer's Market
12 hours Free
10A City Yard Parking 555 6th St. Lot North side of 6th St. 14 0 City Employee Parking Only
6AM - 6 PM
Mon - Fri; Public Parking After 6pm
Weekends, Evenings and Holidays
72 hours Free
10B City Yard Adjacent 555 6th St. Lot Just north of the City Yard along Valley Dr. 6 0
No parking 7 AM - 8 AM, 12 hour parking,
spaces (3 north/3 south) closest to Valley
Dr
12 hours Free
11A South Park
(Upper) 500 Valley Dr. Lot West side of South Park, accessed via Loma Dr. 9 1 6 hour parking weekends & holidays; No Parking 7 PM - 8 AM 6 hours Free Public Parking 8am-1pm, P.A.R.K. Program Only 1pm-7pm ID Name Address Notes Type Parking Cost Total # of
Spaces Spaces Info Parking Time Limits
ADA
Spaces
ID Name Address Notes Type Parking Cost Total # of
Spaces Spaces Info Parking Time Limits
ADA
Spaces
11B
South Park
(Lower) 500 Valley Dr. Lot West side of Valley Dr., North of 2nd St. 33 2 6 hour parking; 10 AM - 10 PM; No Parking 10:30 PM to 5 AM 6 hours Free 12 South Valley Dr Next to South Park Street Parking Street Parking 14 0 72 hours max.; No parking Wed. 8 AM – 12 PM 72 hours Free
13A Community Center
Parking 710 Pier Ave. Lot
Southeast corner of
Ardmore Ave. & Pier
Ave.
98 3 No Parking 2 AM - 6 AM Free
13B Community Center
Parking (11th Pl) 11th Pl, west of PCH Street Parking
11th Pl, west of PCH, in
south east area of
Community Center
13 5 2 hours 7 AM - 7 PM, No Parking Thurs 8
AM - 12 Noon 2 hours Free
14A
City Hall Parking
(in front of City
Hall)
1315 Valley Dr. Lot Lot in front of City
Hall/Library 48 4
City Hall Lot: No Parking Fri 6 AM - 7PM;
3 hour parking 7 AM - 9 PM; 12 hour
parking Fri/Sat/Sun; No Parking 2 AM - 6
AM
3 hours & 12
hours Free
14B
City Hall Parking
(in adjacent lot) 1315 Valley Dr. Lot Lot adjacent to City Hall (east half of storage lot) 28 0 No Parking Fri 6 AM - 7 AM; City
Employee Parking 6:30 - 6 PM MonThurs; 12 hour Public Parking after 6 PM, Fri, Evenings, Weekends, Holidays; No
Parking 2 AM - 6 AM
12 hours Free
15 Valley Park/Gould
Avenue
401 Gould Ave. Lot South side of Gould Ave 39 4 No parking Mon. 8 AM - 12 Noon; No parking 10:30 PM - 5 AM N/A Free
16 Upper Pier Ave 100-700 blocks of Pier Ave. and
Bard St.
Metered
Street Parking
Between Hermosa Ave &
PCH 151 3
101 spaces 2 hour parking; 24 spaces 3
hours parking. No parking: Mon., Wed.,
Fri., Sat., Sun.: North 6-630am South
6:30 AM -7 AM
2 hours & 3
hours $2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM
17 Kiwanis Club 2515 Valley Dr. Lot West side of Valley Dr, attached to Valley Park 30 4 6 hours 6 hours Free
18 Greenwood Park Northwest PCH/Aviation Ave. Lot Spaces along park, across from Starbucks 20 1 1 hour parking 6 AM - 9 PM. 2 hour maximum in charging stalls 1 hour Free 20 Ardmore Ave. East side of Ardmore
Ave./South of Pier Ave. Street Parking East side of Ardmore Ave. 34 2 72 hour max.; No parking: Wed. 10 AM - 2 PM 72 hours Free 19 Hermosa Ave. 0-3400 blocks of Hermosa Ave. East/West side and medians
Metered
Street Parking
78 spaces 2 hour parking; 90 spaces 3
hour parking; 737 spaces 24hr parking
$2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM (Silver
905 Meters). $2.00/hr (Yellow Meters).
2 hours, 3
hours & 24
hours
ID Name Address Notes Type Parking Cost Total # of
Spaces Spaces Info Parking Time Limits
ADA
Spaces
21 Hermosa Vista
School Parking 417 25th St Lot
School Parking -
Available during nonschool hours41 2 No parking 7 AM to 6 PM on school days 3 hours Free. On-site school parking is available to the public on weekends, school holidays, and the summer season
between the last and first day of the regular school year, at all times except between 2:00 AM & 4:00 AM of any
day, with no maximum stay. On school days during the
regular school calendar are available from 6:00 PM to
7:00 AM for a maximum of 3 hours.
Unit Blocks Between Strand and Hermosa
Ave
Metered
Street Parking Near Hermosa Ave 94 2hr, 3hr, and 12 hr meter parking; No Parking times vary 2 hours 3
hours &
12hr
$2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM (Silver
Meters). $2.50/hr (Yellow Meters).
2st, 10st, 11st, 14st, 15st, 22st
100 Blocks Between Hermosa and Valley Metered
Street Parking East of Hermosa 425 2hr, 3hr, and 12 hr meter parking; No Parking times vary 2 hours 3
hours &
12hr
$2.00/hr 10 AM - 8 PM, $2.50/hr 8 PM - 2 AM (Silver
Meters). $2.00/hr (Yellow Meters).
ITEM 17.b
DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN
PARKING LOT REGULATIONS
INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE
PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
March 11, 2025
Downtown Parking Lot Regulations
Pre-COVID, Lots A, B, and C were 24-hr
lots
Health Order Restricted Parking to 3-hr
max
Lot A
No Parking (for Street Sweeping)
Lot Day(s) Time
Lot A Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 5am–6am
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Lot Porter Hand
Clean
Power/Pressure
Washing
Scrubber
Lot A Daily Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Only for special
events
139 Spaces
Open Lot
Lot B
No Parking (for Street Sweeping)
Lot Day(s) Time
Lot B Mon 6am–7am
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Lot Porter Hand
Clean
Power/Pressure
Washing
Scrubber
Lot B Daily Mon Only for special
events
35 Spaces
Open Lot
Lot C
No Parking (for Street Sweeping)
Lot Day(s) Time
Lot C Mon, Fri 6am–8am
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Lot Porter Hand
Clean
Power/Pressure
Washing
Scrubber
Lot C Daily One floor/week One floor/week
299 Spaces
Structure
Lot D
No Parking (for Street Sweeping)
Lot Day(s) Time
Lot D Friday 8am–9am
Weekly Cleaning Schedule
Lot Porter Hand
Clean
Power/Pressure
Washing
Scrubber
Lot D Friday Twice/month Only for special
events
19 Spaces
Open Lot
Employee Parking Permit Program
Criteria:
Business must be located within the City's Impacted Parking Area. The following documents are required:
o Current business license (if you are the business owner) or a current pay stub less than 30 days old (if you are an employee); o Current CA vehicle registration (only for the Annual Permit)—must be in the name of the employee; and
o Valid Picture I.D.—acceptable forms include a driver’s license, California I.D., passport or military I.D.
Employee Parking Permit Program
Current Annual Rate:
o Yellow post $175 per year;
Employee Parking Permit Program
Current Monthly Rates
o All 3 levels of Lot C - 24 hours a day for $75 per month; and o All 3 levels of Lot C - Daytime – 5am-7pm for $38 per month.
DISCUSSION ON DOWNTOWN
PARKING LOT REGULATIONS
INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEE
PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
March 11, 2025
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CA-005
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council REPORT ON THE CITY’S REGULATION OF SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS CEQA: This report is not a “project” under CEQA. In the alternative, this report falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
(City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive a report on the City’s short-term vacation rental ordinance and provide direction, if so desired.
Executive Summary:
As requested by the City Council at its February 25, 2025 meeting, staff presents this report regarding the City’s current regulations on short-term vacation rentals (STVRs).
Additional information on options to possibly allow short-term rental use for owner occupied residences is also provided and a discussion on appeals of recent administrative citations issued under the City STVR’s rules will be presented.
Background:
At its February 25, 2025 meeting, Mayor Francois requested, and Councilmember Keegan supported, a future agenda item to discuss the City’s STVR regulations and related information regarding possible amendments to allow STVR usage in certain circumstances and an update on recent appeals of administrative citations issued under the City’s STVR rules.
Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
February 25, 2025 Under tentative future agenda items, Mayor Francois requested, and Councilmember Keegan supported, a future agenda item regarding STVRs.
Discussion:
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) section 17.04.040 defines short- term vacation rental to mean:
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the rental of a residential dwelling, a dwelling unit or a room in a dwelling for compensation by way of a rental agreement, lease, license or any other means, whether oral or written to a person or group of persons for temporary overnight accommodations for a period of less than thirty (30) consecutive days. Short-term vacation rentals are also known as "short-term vacation rental" and "vacation rentals."
HBMC section 17.42.180 contains the substantive regulations regarding STVR use in the City. HBMC section 17.42.180 prohibits STVR use in the City except in nonconforming residential units in the following zones in the City: C-2; C-3; SPA 7, SPA 8, and SPA 11.
STVR use is prohibited in all areas of the City, including all residential zones, except for certain existing nonconforming residential dwellings in certain commercial zones in the City. Subsection (A) of section 17.42.180 requires the application and issuance of a permit prior to any STVR use with certain operational and inspection requirements. There are approximately 145 dwelling units in the aforementioned commercial zones that could be eligible for STVR use provided a permit is applied for and issued. There are 10 active business licenses for approximately 20 STVRs in the City.
The advertisement of STVRs in violation of the above restrictions is also prohibited.
Some jurisdictions (San Francisco, West Hollywood, etc.), are more permissive in allowing STVRs in all or more parts of its respective jurisdictions, including residential zones, by those offering rooms or portions of their homes/properties for STVR use provided it is the “primary residence” of the natural person offering the STVR use. If an individual resident demonstrates the property at issue is their “primary residence” then they are permitted to use that property for a STVR use provided a permit is obtained and the property is operated consistent with the applicable standards. “Primary residence” means any residential unit that the owner or leaseholder resides in for at least two hundred seventy days per year and someone can only have a single primary residence.
San Francisco requires someone to reside in the unit for at least 60 days prior to any STVR use.
Any change to the City’s STVR rules (which are located in the City’s Zoning Ordinance) would require consideration and recommendation by the Planning Commission prior to any formal City Council action.
Environmental Review:
This discussion is not a “project” subject to CEQA” because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a).) In the alternative, the discussion falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which exempts activity from CEQA where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”
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General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision-making process.
Goal 2 The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policy:
2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
Land Use Element
Goal 2 Neighborhoods provide for diverse needs of residents of all ages and abilities, and are organized to support healthy and active lifestyles.
Policy:
2.6 Neighborhood preservation. Preserve and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods by avoiding or abating the intrusion of disruptive, nonconforming buildings and uses
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachment:
None
Respectfully Submitted by: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Concur: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
Outlook
A Balanced Approach to Short-Term Vacation Rentals in Hermosa Beach From Jim Holtz <[email protected]>
Date Tue 3/11/2025 2:01 PM
To City Clerk <[email protected]>
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members,
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed owner-occupied-only short-term vacation rental (STVR) policy. As a former STVR operator in Hermosa Beach prior to the 2016 ban, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that well-regulated short-term rentals can have on our community. I believe that the current proposal may not achieve the desired balance between preserving neighborhood character and promoting coastal access. I respectfully suggest an alternative approach that aligns with both community interests and California Coastal Commission (CCC) guidelines.
1. The Coastal Commission's Stance on Owner-Occupied-Only Policies The CCC has consistently rejected owner-occupied-only STVR policies in various coastal cities due to concerns about restricting public access to the coast:
Malibu: The CCC staff recommended denying Malibu's owner-occupied STVR ordinance, stating it would unduly restrict rental opportunities and reduce coastal access for visitors.
Laguna Beach: A broad STVR ban was blocked by the CCC, which required the city to revise its policy to allow short-term rentals with reasonable regulations rather than an outright prohibition.
Del Mar: The CCC struck down strict STVR limits, ruling that the city's approach restricted visitor accommodations and access to the coast.
Implementing a similar owner-occupied-only model in Hermosa Beach risks CCC rejection, potentially leaving the city without an approved Local Coastal Program (LCP) and prolonging legal uncertainties.
2. Impact on Local Events and Tourism
The 2016 STVR ban has led to unintended consequences, including the relocation of events and a decline in tourism-related revenue:
Relocation of Events: Volleyball and surf camps that once thrived in Hermosa Beach—and were reliable staples of my rentals—have moved to neighboring cities like Manhattan Beach, where STVRs are permitted, diminishing our city's cultural and recreational offerings.
Accommodation Challenges: Families seeking accommodations with amenities such as kitchens, laundry facilities, and privacy often cannot find suitable options in Hermosa Beach, leading them to choose other destinations.
3. Misconceptions About STVR Guests
There is a common misconception that STVRs primarily attract party-goers who disrupt neighborhoods.
However, the majority of STVR guests are responsible individuals, often your own family and friends, who seek:
Amenities: Access to a kitchen for meal preparation and laundry facilities.
Privacy: A private home environment to accommodate family gatherings.
Safety: Accommodations away from areas with active nightlife, such as the bars on Pier Avenue.
Responsible rental owners have a vested interest in maintaining their permits and can effectively screen guests to prevent potential nuisances.
4. Limitations and Risks of Owner-Occupied Rentals
Owner-occupied rentals may not meet the needs of many visitors, particularly families:
Privacy and Safety Concerns: Families may feel uncomfortable sharing a space with the property owner, leading to a lack of privacy. Additionally, parents may have reservations about their children's safety when staying in close quarters with unfamiliar individuals.
Accommodation Limitations: For example, a family with teenage daughters wishing to stay near the beach has limited options other than booking separate hotel rooms, which could place them adjacent to nightlife areas, compromising their comfort and safety.
5. Proposed Solution: Allow STVRs East of Hermosa Avenue A balanced approach would involve permitting STVRs in specific areas with appropriate regulations:
Zoning Adjustment: Allow STVRs east of Hermosa Avenue, applying the same rules and regulations currently enforced in commercial zones. This includes permit fees, inspections, transient occupancy taxes (TOT), and potential density caps to ensure no more than a specified number of STVRs operate on a single block.
Preserving Neighborhood Character: This strategy would keep short-term rentals out of quieter, more residential neighborhoods further east, thereby minimizing potential disruptions to the traditional family lifestyle.
Realistic Expectations: Residents living on The Strand typically anticipate a more vibrant environment, with owner-occupied and long-term renters often hosting gatherings. Short-term renters, bound by strict no-party rules, may, in fact, contribute less to noise and disturbances compared to long-term residents.
6. Financial Benefits of a Controlled STVR Program
Implementing a controlled STVR program could provide significant financial benefits to the city:
Revenue Generation: I roughly estimate that capping STVRs in the Coastal Zone to 2% of households could generate over $1.5 million annually in permit fees and transient occupancy taxes.
Funding Public Services: This additional revenue could be allocated to essential services, such as reopening our fire station, enhancing public safety, and improving community amenities, on top of extra revenue from supporting local businesses.
7. Precedent from Imperial Beach
A comparable approach has been successfully implemented in Imperial Beach:
Zoning Strategy: Homes along Seacoast Drive, equivalent to Hermosa Beach's The Strand, are designated within the city's commercial zone, allowing STVRs while restricting them in other beachfront residential areas.
CCC Approval: This zoning plan has been approved by the CCC as part of Imperial Beach's LCP, demonstrating a viable model that balances residential integrity with visitor access.
Conclusion
I urge the Council to consider a balanced and practical approach to STVR regulation that aligns with CCC guidelines and addresses the needs of both residents and visitors. By permitting STVRs east of Hermosa Avenue with appropriate regulations, Hermosa Beach can:
Enhance Coastal Access: Provide accommodations that support public access to our beautiful coastline.
Support the Local Economy: Generate substantial revenue to fund essential public services and boost local businesses.
Preserve Community Character: Maintain the tranquility of residential neighborhoods while accommodating tourism in appropriate areas.
This approach offers a fair and workable solution that benefits everyone involved.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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From steve lyons <[email protected]>
Date Tue 3/11/2025 9:16 AM
To City Clerk <[email protected]>
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Hello,
My name is Steve Lyons and I’m writing to support and advocate for Short Term Rentals in Hermosa Beach.
Since retirement, I rely on occasionally renting my home for essential income.
Hermosa Beach is a very sought after area for responsible vacationers but 30 day rentals are unrealistic and few and far between.
Thank you,
Stephen Lyons
Sent from my iPhone
250 East 1st Street, Suite 1201; Los Angeles, California 90012 213.336.5900 betterneighborsla.org
March 11, 2025
Hermosa Beach City Council
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Via E-mail: [email protected]
RE: Comment Letter – Item 17c: Report on the City’s Regulation of Short-Term Vacation Rentals – (25-CA-005)
Dear Mayor Francois and Councilmembers,
Better Neighbors LA (“BNLA”) and UNITE HERE Local 11 write to urge the Council to maintain the current short-term vacation rental (“STVR”) regulations and increase its enforcement efforts. As residents across Southern California continue to face a housing affordability and homelessness crisis, precautions must be taken to protect housing stock for long-term residents. It is crucial to maintain Hermosa Beach’s restriction on STVRs, and in the process, further safeguard housing for long-term residents by continuing to restrict STVRs.
BNLA is a coalition of tenants, housing activists, and community members working to curb illegal STVR activity with the intent of protecting long-term housing.1 We conduct data analysis and research on the short-term rental industry and its impact on affordable housing. By prohibiting STVRs except in nonconforming residential dwellings on properties zoned C-2, C-3, SPA 7, SPA 8, or SPA 11, the Council can both preserve existing housing and prevent the various problems that STVRs invariably introduce, including nuisance, loss of privacy, potential safety concerns, and enforcement challenges.
Expanding STVRs to residential zones for primary residents, who must live in the home 270 days of the year, would be difficult to enforce. The staff report posits allowing STVRs in residential zones where they are currently prohibited. Code enforcement staff will likely be unable to verify whether a host has met the 270-day primary residency requirement, which opens the City up to an influx of illegal STVRs with no actual primary resident, also known as unhosted STVRs. The staff report references the City of West Hollywood’s short-term rental ordinance as a model for the primary residency requirement; however, West Hollywood only allows hosted-only rentals, where the STVR host must own and reside in the unit during their 1 https://www.betterneighborsla.org/
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paying guests’ entire stay.2 If the Council decides to expand STVRs regulations, a hosted-only STVR requirement is more easily enforceable than the suggested primary residency requirement.
Hermosa Beach must take steps to ensure that the City has strong, easily enforceable rules with a low threshold of administrative burden in order to issue citations and maintain the ordinance’s effectiveness.
To improve enforcement, BNLA recommends implementing an Electronic Verification System for short-term rental platforms, which will prevent illegal listings from being booked online. This Electronic Verification System has an affirmative verification approach that ensures platforms will check the registration status of a listing before a booking transaction is completed. Hermosa Beach fines $5,000 for the first violation of its STVR ordinance and $20,000 for three or more violations. BNLA supports these fines to deter operators of illegal STVRs. Along with an Electronic Verification System, continuing to fine for illegal STVR listings ensures that housing remains on the market for long-term tenants.
While there are only 10 active business licenses for approximately 20 STVRs in Hermosa Beach, BNLA found 171 short-term rental listings in January 2025, indicating there are likely some illegal STVRs.
3 Maintaining Hermosa Beach’s current STVR restrictions would help preserve long-term housing. For its 6th Cycle Housing Element, Hermosa Beach has been allocated a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 558 units and remains 494 units shy of reaching this goal.4 The illegal STVRs existing in Hermosa Beach represent a portion of these units that, through enforcement of the STVR restrictions, can be returned to the market.
Expanding STVRs would likely lead to further loss of units, in contrast to Hermosa’s stated goal of conserving existing affordable housing.
5 Besides removing long-term housing from the market, short-term rentals have also been shown to increase rents. A recent study, published in September 2024 by David Wachsmuth and Cloé St-Hilaire, investigated the impact that short-term rental regulations in British Colombia have on rents in the province. Their research found that short-term rental regulations that reduce short-term rental activity caused rents to fall in subsequent years. Municipal short-term rental regulations across British Columbia have reduced rents by 5.7%, saving renters over $600 million last year in rent payments.6
Many cities in Southern California have passed strong short-term rental regulations to protect long-term housing stock. In April 2024, the City of Santa Ana reconsidered their existing de facto short-term rental ban and voted to codify the ban to meet their California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirement.7 The 2 https://www.weho.org/city-government/city-departments/community-safety/neighborhood-and-business-safety/businesslicensing-and-permits/home-sharing-license 3 https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=8773; Data on file with Better Neighbors from Inside Airbnb, https://insideairbnb.com/ 4 https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/20457/638585705792100000 5 https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/20457/638585705792100000 6 https://upgo.lab.mcgill.ca/publication/bc-str-2024/Wachsmuth_BC_STR_2024.pdf 7 https://www.santa-ana.org/short-term-rentals-ban/
Better Neighbors LA
March 11, 2025
City Councils of Calabasas, Diamond Bar, Rosemead, Culver City, West Hollywood, San Gabriel, La Habra, La Mirada, Lakewood, Rolling Hills, Redondo, Lawndale, Garden Grove, and Laguna Hills have short-term rentals bans in place.8 West Hollywood has strengthened their enforcement further by including a private right of action in their ordinance, which allows affected residents to take legal action against short-term rentals operators and platforms.
BNLA and UNITE HERE Local 11 urge the Council to oppose the expansion of STVR regulations, which will ensure long-term housing, not STVRs, is available for residents. Should you have any questions, please contact Maura O’Neill at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Better Neighbors LA & UNITE HERE Local 11
8 Calabasas:
https://library.municode.com/ca/city_of_calabasas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17LAUSDE_ARTIIZODIALLAUS_C H17.12STSPLAUS_17.12.175SHRMREOCPRPREXLAAPHOMOBEBRIN
Diamond Bar: https://www.diamondbarca.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=314 Rosemead: https://library.municode.com/ca/rosemead/ordinances/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=900458 Culver City: https://www.culvercity.org/Have-Your-Say/Short-Term-Rentals West Hollywood: https://ecode360.com/43916115?highlight=rental,rentals&searchId=1904165411732459#43916115 San Gabriel: https://www.sangabrielcity.com/1341/Frequently-Asked-Questions#:~:text=Shortterm%20rentals%20(anything%20less,term%20rental%20or% La Habrá: https://www.lhhcity.org/325/Short-Term-Rentals La Mirada:
https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2692#:~:text=Short%2Dterm%20rentals%20in%20residential,not%20permitted%20in%20L a%20Mirada.
Lakewood: https://www.lakewoodcity.org/Business/Short-term-rentals Rolling Hills:
https://library.municode.com/ca/rolling_hills_estates/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.47SHRMRERE_17.47 .020PU
Redondo Beach: https://www.redondobeachtourism.com/news/airbnb Lawndale: https://ecode360.com/LA4957
Garden Grove: https://ggcity.org/code-enforcement/short-term-vacation-rental-detailed-terms Laguana Hills: https://voiceofoc.org/2023/05/hed-laguna-hills-bans-short-term-rentals/
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From Abby Walker <[email protected]>
Date Tue 3/11/2025 10:35 AM
To City Clerk <[email protected]>
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My name is Abby Walker and I am writing to support changing Hermosa Beach short term rental regulations. Short term rentals are an important part of helping to support the community. Please consider making changes to short term rental restrictions.
Thank you!
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Abby Walker
M. 815.212.2748
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-PD-004
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council REPORT ON THE CITY’S PARKING REGULATIONS FOR AREAS SURROUNDING
CLARK FIELD, CITY YARD, SOUTH PARK, AND VALLEY PARK
(Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive an informational report on the parking regulations for areas surrounding Clark Field, City Yard, South Park, and Valley Park and provide direction, if so desired.
Executive Summary:
As directed by City Council, staff presents this this informational report on the public parking surrounding Clark Field and the City Yard. Due to the interconnectedness and similarities of the parking areas, staff also included parking information for Valley Park and South Park.
Background:
At its February 25, 2025 meeting, under Tentative Future Agenda items, Councilmember Jackson requested, and Councilmember Seamann supported, directing staff to return with an information item regarding Clark Field Parking, including the parking lot and the parking on Valley Drive, and the public parking surrounding the City Yard, specifically the 12-hour meters.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
February 25, 2025 Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Seamann supported, directing staff to return with an informational item regarding parking near Clark Field and the City Yard.
Discussion:
The tables below contain parking availability and restrictions for the parking areas surrounding Clark Field, City Yard, South Park, and Valley Park. All parking areas within these four parking areas have a one-hour no parking restriction to allow street sweeping.
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Clark Field Parking
Section Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
Lot behind Base
3 (located north
adjacent of
Clark Field)
28 26 2 12-
hour
• No parking Fridays
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
• No parking Fridays
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(except Farmers
Market Vendors)
• No parking 2:00 AM
to 6:00 AM
900-1000 block
of Valley Drive
(East side of
Clark Field)
48 47 1 12-
hour
• No parking Thursdays
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
• 2-hour parking
Fridays 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM (Farmers
Market)
800 block of
Valley Drive
(East side)
23 21 2 12-
hour
• No parking Thursdays
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
800 block of
Valley Drive
(West side)
15 13 2 12-
hour
• No parking Thursdays
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
The parking lots at Clark Field are 12-hour public parking lots, meaning that each lot allows a vehicle to be parked in a single space for a maximum of 12 consecutive hours.
City Yard Parking
Location Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
600 block of
Valley Drive
5 5 0 12-
hour
• No parking Fridays
7:00 AM-8:00 AM
City Yard parking allows a vehicle to be parked in a single space for a maximum of 12 consecutive hours.
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South Park Parking
Location Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Special
Spaces
Time Limit Restrictions
West side
of Valley
Drive
33 29 2 2 (5-
minute
parking)
6-hour
(10:00 AM
to 10:00
PM)
• No parking
Thursdays 7:00
AM to 8:00 AM
• No parking
10:30 PM to
5:00 AM
North
side (via
Loma
Drive)
9 8 1 0 6-hour
(weekends
& holidays)
• Reserved for
City Park After
School Program
Monday to
Friday 1:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
• No parking
7:00 PM to 8:00
AM
South Park parking on the west side of Valley Drive allows a vehicle to be parked in a single space for a maximum of 6 consecutive hours. South Park parking on the north side of Valley Drive is open for general public parking on weekends and holidays only and restricted to 6 hours.
Valley Park Parking
Location Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
2500 block of
Valley Drive
39 35 4 No
time
limit
• No parking Mondays
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• No parking 10:30
PM to 5:00 AM
Valley Park spaces have no time restrictions as they are considered on-street parking and not limited to Valley Park exclusively.
Environmental Review
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the City finds that there is no evidence that the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b)(3), it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines states that CEQA does not apply to modification of fees by public agencies for meeting operating expenses or financial needs.
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General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility Element
Goal 1. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
4.4 Preferential parking program. Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of public parking suppl and update the preferential parking program. 4.7 Parking availability. Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing and new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage rates of turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands. 1.3 Priority-based budgeting. Utilize priority-based budgeting to ensure funding allocations are consistent with the priorities set by the community and City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action.
Attachment:
None
Respectfully Submitted by: Mick Gaglia, Police Lieutenant Concur: Paul LeBaron, Police Chief
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
PARKING REGULATIONS FOR AREAS
SURROUNDING CLARK FIELD, SOUTH
PARK, VALLEY PARK AND CITY YARD
March 11, 2025
Overview
• Introduction
• Recommendation
• Background
• Discussion
SUMMARY
• As directed by City Council, staff
presents this this informational report on
the public parking surrounding Clark
Field and the City Yard. Due to the
interconnectedness and similarities of
the parking areas, staff also included
parking information for Valley Park and
South Park.
RECOMMENDATION
• Staff recommends City Council receive an
informational report on the parking regulations for
areas surrounding Clark Field, City Yard, South Park,
and Valley Park and provide direction, if so desired.
PARKING AREAS
Clark Field
City Yard
South Park
Valley Park
CLARK FIELD - BASE 3 LOT
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit Restrictions
28 26 2 12-hour • No parking
Fridays 8:00 AM to
9:00 AM
• No parking
Fridays 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM (except
Farmers Market
Vendors)
• No parking 2:00
AM to 6:00 AM
CLARK FIELD
900 – 1000 BLOCK OF VALLEY DRIVE
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time Limit Restrictions
48 47 1 12-hour • No parking
Thursdays 7:00
AM to 8:00 AM
• 2-hour parking
Fridays 10:00 AM
to 4:00 PM
(Farmers Market)
CLARK FIELD
800 BLOCK – EAST OF
VALLEY DRIVE
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
23 21 2 12-
hour
• No parking
Thursdays
7:00 AM to
8:00 AM
CLARK FIELD
800 BLOCK – WEST OF
VALLEY DRIVE
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
15 13 2 12-
hour
• No parking
Thursdays
7:00 AM to
8:00 AM
CITY YARD
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time
Limit
Restrictions
5 5 0 12-
hour
• No parking
Fridays 7:00
AM-8:00 AM
SOUTH PARK
WEST OF VALLEY DR
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Special
Spaces
Time Limit Restrictions
33 29 2 2 (5-minute
parking)
6-hour
(10:00 AM
to 10:00
PM)
• No parking
Thursdays
7:00 AM to
8:00 AM
• No parking
10:30 PM to
5:00 AM
SOUTH PARK
NORTH LOT
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Special
Spaces
Time Limit Restrictions
9 8 1 0 6-hour
(weekends &
holidays)
• Reserved for
City Park After
School Program
Monday to
Friday 1:00 PM
to 7:00 PM
• No parking
7:00 PM to 8:00
AM
VALLEY PARK
Total
Spaces
Standard
Spaces
ADA
Spaces
Time Limit Restrictions
39 35 4 No time
limit
• No parking
Mondays 8:00
AM to 12:00 PM
• No parking
10:30 PM to
5:00 AM
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Goal 1. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
• 4.4 Preferential parking program. Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of public parking suppl and update the preferential parking program.
• 4.7 Parking availability. Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing and new technology to manage available spaces for shortterm parking use to encourage rates of turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands.
• 1.3 Priority-based budgeting. Utilize priority-based budgeting to ensure funding allocations are consistent with the priorities set by the community and City Council.
PARKING REGULATIONS FOR AREAS
SURROUNDING CLARK FIELD, SOUTH
PARK, VALLEY PARK AND CITY YARD
March 11, 2025
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CA-003
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
REPORT ON THE ROLE OF THE MAYOR AND MAYORAL POWERS IN RUNNING
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPORT ON VOTING OPTIONS FOR CITY OFFICIALS CEQA: This report is not a “project” subject to CEQA, In the alternative, the discussion falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines. (City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive a report on the role of the Mayor and Mayoral powers under Robert’s Rules of Order that govern City Council meetings; and
2. Receive a report on the voting options for City officials and a discussion on abstentions.
Executive Summary:
As requested by City Council at its September 10, 2024 and September 24, 2024 meetings, staff presents this report regarding the role of the Mayor as chair of the City Council and Mayoral powers during the running of City Council meetings under Robert’s Rules of Order and the voting options for City officials with an emphasis on abstention votes.
Background:
At its September 10, 2024 meeting, Councilmembers Jackson and Massey supported a future agenda item to discuss the role and use of mayoral powers during City Council meetings. At its September 24, 2024 meeting, Councilmembers Jackson and Massey supported a future agenda item to discuss voting procedures for City officials and whether abstention votes are appropriate or must be supported by an explanation.
City Council Resolution No. 24-7414 establishes the rules for the conduct of City Council meetings (and subsidiary boards and commissions). Among other things, the Resolution establishes that meetings of the City Council will be conducted, to the extent practicable, in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order. In the event of a conflict between Robert’s Rules and Resolution No. 24-7414, the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code or State law, the latter three sources shall govern.
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Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
September 10, 2024 Under future agenda items, Councilmembers Jackson and Massey requested an informational item regarding
abstention votes by Councilmembers and option, if any, for requiring an explanation for the abstention.
September 24, 2024 Councilmembers Jackson and Massey requested an informational item regarding mayoral powers in running City Council meetings.
Discussion:
Role of the Mayor:
Robert’s Rules of Order section 47:7 list the 11 duties of the Mayor as the presiding officer of the City Council meeting:
1. Open meeting. To open the meeting at the appointed time by taking the chair (sitting in the seat reserved for the presiding officer), after finding that a quorum is present, and calling the meeting to order.
2. Announce next activity. To announce in proper sequence the next activity before the group in accordance with the prescribed order of business.
3. Recognize members. To recognize group members who are entitled to the floor (who have the exclusive right to be heard at that time).
4. State questions and put to vote. To state and put to vote all questions that legitimately come before the group as motions or that otherwise arise in the course of proceedings, and to announce the result of each vote; or, if a motion that is not in order is made, to rule it out of order.
5. Refuse to recognize dilatory motions. To protect the group from obviously dilatory (time-wasting or obstructive) motions by refusing to recognize them.
6. Enforce order and decorum. To enforce the rules relating to debate and those relating to order and decorum within the group.
7. Expedite business. To expedite business in every way compatible with the rights of group members and the group rules.
8. Decide all questions of order. To decide all questions of order subject to appeal— unless, when in doubt, the chair prefers initially to submit such a question to the group for decision
9. Respond to inquiries. To respond to inquiries of group members relating to parliamentary procedure or factual information bearing on the business of the group.
10.Authenticate documents. To authenticate by signature, when necessary, all acts, orders and proceedings of the group.
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11.Close meeting. To declare the meeting adjourned when the group so votes or—where applicable—at the time prescribed in the agenda, or at any time in the event of a sudden emergency affecting the safety of those present.
Robert’s Rules, section 47:19 further explains the role of the Mayor as presiding officer and states:
“While a commanding presence and knowledge are essential in procedural matters, the president of an ordinary deliberative assembly especially a large one (City Council is not a large assembly), should, of all members, have the least to say upon the substance of pending questions. While providing strong leadership, he should be fair. He should never get excited; he should never be unjust to even the most troublesome member, or take advantage of such member’s lack of knowledge of parliamentary law, even though a temporary good might be accomplished thereby. The president should never be technical or more strict than is necessary for the good of the meeting. Good judgment is essential; the assembly may be such a nature, through its unfamiliarity with parliamentary usage and its peaceable disposition, that strict enforcement of the rules, instead of assisting, would greatly hinder business. . . “
City Council Resolution No. 24-7414 sections 8.2 and 8.3 make clear that the Mayor, as a member of the City Council, is free to make and second motions and can vote on all motions.
The above are just some of the more substantive provisions dealing with the role of the Mayor in running the City Council meetings. While all members of the City Council should know and be familiar with our parliamentary rules, the Mayor is tasked with applying these rules of conduct and making parliamentary rulings. All of the Mayor’s rulings can be overruled by motion of the body.
Robert’s Rules and other rules of procedure should be viewed by all as mechanisms for the orderly and efficient running of City meetings; not as substance strategies to impact the will of the majority of the City Council. While there is some language about the Mayor playing a less active role in the substance of motions and deliberations, this is not a hard and fast role and historically, the City Council has not necessarily operated that way. It is ultimately up to the discretion and judgment of the Mayor to determine the appropriate level of participation in the deliberations and motion making process integral to City Council meetings.
Options for Voting—Abstentions:
Each member of the City Council has three voting options when voting on a motion: (i) aye; (ii) nay; and (iii) abstain. An abstention refers to the decision by a City Councilmember (or member of another body) to not vote. Abstention does not mean the
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Councilmember is in favor of or against a vote—it simply means the Councilmember made a conscious decision to not vote. According to Robert’s Rules, abstention votes do not count as a “yea” or “nay.” As a rule, abstentions do not count and do not affect the outcome of the vote.
Robert’s Rules of Order, section 45:3 make clear that an abstention is an acceptable option for members when voting on a motion:
“Right of Abstention.
Although it is the duty of every member who has an opinion on a question to express it by his vote, he can abstain, since he cannot be compelled to vote. . . “ As duly elected officials ultimately responsible to the voters of the City, any hindrance or procedural mechanisms that vitiates or makes more difficult the right of a Councilmember to abstain may be subject to legal challenge. Further, while other jurisdictions may have policies or guidelines that posit a Councilmember should explain or justify any abstention, this would require buy-in from all Councilmembers to be effective. That is, the deliberative process and reasoning for a Councilmember’s vote is highly protected. While each Councilmember is free to justify and explain their vote during deliberations or thereafter, this is not required and there is no mechanism that mandates this type of disclosure. So if the City Council as a body was interested in including a policy that required an explanation of abstentions in Resolution No. 24-7414, it would need to be done with a clear understanding that practically, compliance would be voluntary and any putative action would culminate in simply highlighting that this is a policy and a certain Councilmember is not complying with said policy.
Environmental Review:
This discussion is not a “project” subject to CEQA” because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15378(a).) In the alternative, the discussion falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which exempts activity from CEQA where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
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1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision-making process.
Goal 2 The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policy:
2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
Fiscal Impact:
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the recommended actions.
Attachment:
None
Respectfully Submitted by: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Concur: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Noted for Fiscal Schedule: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Reviewed By: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Meeting Date: March 11, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CMO-019
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
The tentative future agenda provides a preliminary preview of topics planned for discussion at upcoming City Council meetings over a specified period, typically the next three months. The items listed in this document are "tentatively" scheduled, meaning they are subject to change and should not be considered final until the official agenda for each meeting is posted. This document is a work in progress and offers a glimpse into the City's priorities and planned discussions, allowing stakeholders to anticipate and prepare for potential topics of interest.
Key Features of a Tentative Future Agenda Document:
1. Tentative Schedule: Each agenda item is assigned a tentative date, indicating when it is expected to be discussed. These dates are provisional and may be adjusted based on various factors.
2. Work in Progress: The document is continuously updated as new items emerge, priorities shift, or additional information becomes available. This flexibility ensures City Council can address the most pressing issues in a timely manner.
3. Transparency and Communication: By publishing a tentative future agenda, the City aims to maintain transparency with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. It helps the community stay informed about potential topics of discussion and provides an opportunity for public engagement and preparation.
4. Fluid Scheduling: The scheduling of agenda items is fluid until the official agenda for a specific City Council meeting is posted. Changes can occur due to various reasons, such as new developments, additional preparatory work required, or changes in workload or priority.
Attachment:
Tentative Future Agenda Items
March 5, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of
of the Hermosa Beach City Council March 11, 2025
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MARCH 25, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MARCH 25, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING DAVID PEDERSEN FOR HIS SERVICE AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Public Works Director Update
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Cash Balance Report for February 2025 Administrative Services Director Ongoing City Treasurer’s Report for February 2025 City Treasurer Ongoing Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 18, 2025 Community Development Director Ongoing 168 Hill Street – Final Map Community Development Director Staff Request Feb. 12, 2025
Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of January 15, 2025
Public Works Director Ongoing
Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing RFP Contract Amendments Community Development Director Staff Request Feb. 24, 2025
Review of Submittal of the 2024 Hermosa Beach Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Community Development Director Annual
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Approval of Impact Level III New Special Event: LA Kings Smartwater and Coco-Cola Zero Hydration Zone
Community Resources Director Staff Request
Feb. 25, 2025
Zoning Text Amendment 25-01 Community Development Director Staff Request Feb. 24, 2025
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Midyear Budget Review 2024-25 Administrative Services Director Annual Subcommittee Recommendations on Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail Renaming and South Park Accessible Playground Remaining
Community Resources Director Council Direction
Jan. 14, 2025
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
2 APRIL 8, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
APRIL 8, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Public Works Director Update
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for January and February 2025
Administrative Services Director Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for February 2025 Emergency Management Coordinator
Monthly
Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of March 4, 2025
Community Resources Director Ongoing
2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Including Report From Independent Auditor)
Administrative Services Director Annual
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM (EARTH DAY)
FY 2025–26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STUDY SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
3 MAY 13, 2025 @ 5:00 PM
INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 13, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH LEMONADE DAY WINNERS
RECOGNIZING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
RECOGNIZING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
AND ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Public Works Director Update
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Los Angeles Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for March 2025 Emergency Management Coordinator
Monthly
Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of April 1, 2025
Community Resources Director Ongoing
Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 15, 2025 Community Development Director Ongoing Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2024-2025 Adoption of Resolutions Regarding the Engineer’s Report and Setting June 10, 2025, for a Public Hearing
Public Works Director Annual
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of Construction Contract for CIP 699 - Parking Lot C Structure Public Works Director Staff Request Mar. 4, 2025
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
4 PENDING NEW ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
(Updated 02/11/25)
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Director
Awaiting professional building
assessment of the Kiwanis
Building, Rotary Building, and
Lawn Bowling Club to
determine the level of
maintenance, repairs, and
future upgrades that may be
needed and required by the
City.
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director Council approved $25,000 in
the FY 2023-2024 Budget to
study the District rates and to
consider creating a new
supplemental district. The
study will seek to address the
annual operating deficit, so that
no further subsidies from the
General Fund or other
discretionary funds would be
required. The study should
include District-related
recommendations from the
Parks Master Plan, thereby,
shifting completion of the study
to FY 2024-25. The study is
anticipated to take
approximately 4 to 6 months to
complete pending staff
availability. If council agrees to
then advance the adjustment, it
will need to go to a citywide
ballot in compliance with
Proposition 218. The earliest
ballot would be in November
2026.
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk In process.
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director
BCHD will connect with
Councilmembers over time to
determine timing to bring this
back.
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the City
logo as part of a comprehensive
Administrative Memorandum
(AM) on City Branding and
Logo Use by City Staff. City
staff will begin drafting the
AM after finalizing the City’s
style guide and filing its “Intent
to Use” trademark application
for the City logo with the
USPTO. As part of developing
a Licensing Agreement for the
Commercial Use of the City
Logo, staff will establish a
5 process for reviewing and
handling these requests. This
process will likely include the
negotiation of royalties and as
well as the preparation of a
staff report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only after the City
receives the issuance of a
Notice of Allowance from the
USPTO can it begin approving
applications for commercial
uses of the logo.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission Volleyball Court Use Subcommittee was formed to review all aspects of the beach volleyball courts located in the residential area Initiated: 2021
Community Resources
Director
The project scope was
expanded in late 2022 to
include a review of all aspects
of beach volleyball courts in
the commercial zone, between
10th and 15th Street. This
includes, but is not limited to,
a review of court inventory and
placement, best practice
research of volleyball court use
policies in surrounding cities,
court use policy development,
review of maintenance
practices, and review of court
personalization. Staff formed a
stakeholder group to work
alongside the subcommittee
and staff. Staff will complete
the review of court inventory
and placement, best practice
research, and formed a draft
court use policy pending
review by the subcommittee
and stakeholder group in the
first half of 2025.
Ordinance to regulate nuisance Outdoor Lighting
Initiated by: Staff Request June 3, 2021
Community
Development Director
This will be folded into the
zoning code update for when
we address general
development standards.
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmental
Program Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026
Consideration of Non-Profit Grant Program
Initiated by: Council Direction March 9, 2022
Deputy City Manager This item can be considered as
part of the City’s budget
development.
Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023
Community
Development/Police
Chief/Deputy City
Manager
Ordinance to be established to
address items.
Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and review of provisions in California Assembly Bill 43 that are anticipated to become effective on or about June 30, 2024.
Initiated by: Unanimous Council Direction July 25, 2023 Public Works Director Pending staffing availability
and completion of other
previously requested future
agenda items.
Review of Los Angeles Metro C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance (supported by Jackson, Detoy and Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 26, 2023
City Manager Metro will begin filed work
and investigations in the project
area to collect info needed to
respond to public comments.
This work will begin on 2/5.
Additionally, Metro is
preparing the Final EIR to be
released in second half of 2025.
Consideration of a Revocation Policy for Parking Permits Related to ShortTerm Rental Violations Initiated by: Council Direction April 9, 2024
Community
Development Director
City Attorney has opined that
the connection between
residential parking permits and
short-term vacation rentals is
strained, enforcement is tough
6 due to the way certain
properties are held via
corporate entities, and if a
property is used as a STVR and
gets caught, banning them from
getting a residential parking
permit in the future would
seemingly vitiate future legal
use as a long term rental.
Consideration of City to cover initial cost to establish Tourism Improvement District (TID) to be reimbursed by Chamber of Commerce (supported by Detoy, Francois, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 25, 2024
City Manager Staff will meet with Chamber
staff in early March to gain
clarity on the details of this
request—whether
loan/investment to be paid back
through TID proceeds if
successful on the ballot?
Request Public Works Commission to review fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to Council as an action item for discussion and deliberation.
(supported by Saemann, Francois, Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 13, 2024
Public Works Director Pending staffing availability
and completion of other
previously requested future
agenda items.
Informational Item: Review process by which the Public Works Commission provides input and oversight of the CIP list.
(supported by Detoy and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 10, 2024
Public Works Director Pending staffing availability
and completion of other
previously requested future
agenda items.
Explore Best Practices for Undergrounding.
(supported by: Detoy, Saemann, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction November 12, 2024
Public Works Director Pending staffing availability
and completion of other
previously requested future
agenda items. Staff will also
need to request funding in the
future budget cycle to support
bringing in appropriate
consulting expertise on this
item.