CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
CITY COUNCIL
Rob Saemann, Mayor
Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem
Ray Jackson, Councilmember
Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember
Dean Francois, Councilmember
David Pedersen, City Treasurer
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Steve Napolitano, Interim City Manager
Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Alison Becker, Community Development Director
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director
Landon Phillips, Police Chief
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
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1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
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
4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 9, 2025
4.b CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Cynthia Stafford, Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Teamsters and Professional and Administrative Employees (PAE)
4.c CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Threatened Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(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.
Number of Potential Cases: 1
4.d CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: 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. (1 case)
Name of Case: George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 23TRCV02212
Date of Filing: July 10, 2023
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. ROLL CALL
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS 10
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Recommended Action:
To approve the order of the agenda.
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
11.a RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 19–25, 2025 AS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK
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11.b RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2025 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND OCTOBER 13, 2025 AS METASTATIC BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS DAY
12. PUBLIC COMMENT 12
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
14. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND
STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Recommended Action:
To approve the Consent Calendar.
15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
15.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 118
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes of Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Regular Meeting.
15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-084 132
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for the period of September 24, 2025 through October 2, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
15.d ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.36.010 TO INCREASE PARKING METER RATES
- 25-AS-083
156
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Waive full second reading and adopt by title only “An Ordinance amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 10.36.010 to increase parking meter rates” (Attachment 1); and
1. Direct the City Clerk to print and publish a summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post a copy on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
2. 15.e PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES - 25-CR-075
160
(Office Assistant Amari Gilbert)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 2, 2025.
15.f APPROVAL OF 2026 RETURNING IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL EVENT - 25-CR-070
166
(Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to allow three Impact Level III returning special events and two “Nothing Weekends,” as proposed.
15.g APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF LONG-TERM
AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE AAU HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMPIONSHIPS, AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND
JVA/BVCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - 25-CR-056
203
(Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s (Commisson)
recommendation for staff to commence LTA negotiations with the following organizations for their respective special events on the dates listed below for a two-year term with an option, at staff’s discretion, to extend the LTA for an additional one-year term for each organization’s special events in 2028 on dates to be determined:
JVA/BVCA for the JVA/BVCA National Championships from
July 6 through July 12 in 2026 and 2027;
1. AAU for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships from July 12 through July 19 in 2026 and 2027; and
2. AVP for the AVP Junior National Championships from July 19 through July 28 in 2026 and July 19 through July 27 in 2027.
3. 15.h CONSIDERATION OF FORMING A JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXPLORE THE
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
COMMISSION - 25-CMO-068
264
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla and Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider the formation of a joint City Council and Public Works Commission subcommittee to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Public Works Commission.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Continued from meeting of September 30, 2025
16.a INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.52.040 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REVIEW
OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - 25-CDD-127
383
CEQA: Determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider amending Section
2.52.040 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code related to the review of Planning Commission actions; and
1. Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, Amending Section 2.52.040 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code related to review of Planning
Commission actions; and finding the action to be exempt from CEQA” (Attachment 1).
2. 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
17.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
THE MANAGEMENT GROUP EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30,
2028 - 25-AS-082
401
(Human Resources, Cynthia Stafford)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a Resolution (Attachment 1) approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Management Group (Attachment 2) for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2028.
17.b CONSIDERATION OF A COMPLIMENTARY HOLIDAY PARKING
PROGRAM - 25-CMO-067
438
(Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction on a complimentary holiday parking program at citywide commercial zone silver-post meters.
17.c CONSIDERATION OF A POSITION ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY C LINE
EXTENSION ROUTE INTO TORRANCE - 25-CMO-066
453
(Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Consider whether to take a position on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) C Line extension into Torrance; and
1. Authorize Interim City Manager, if a position is taken, to provide a letter representing the City’s position to the Metro Board.
2.
17.d REVIEW OF THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAMS - 25-AS-080
468
(Revenue Services Supervisor Paul Avila)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Receive an update on the City’s Residential and Employee Parking Permit Programs; and
1. 2. Consider any changes or modifications to the Programs.
17.e DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDING THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES PRESERVATION ORDINANCE - 25-CDD-147
497
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction regarding amending the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
17.f INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS OF TITLE 2 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TERMS
OF OFFICE, APPOINTMENT, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
COMMISSIONS - 25-CCO-042
784
CEQA: Determining the ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance (Attachment 1) titled “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach amending various sections of Title 2 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update the terms of office, appointment, and responsibilities of City Commissions and determining the Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act;” and
1. Shorten the current terms of the Civil Service Board by 15 days and the Public Works Commission by four months to align all commission terms with the new end date of June 30.
2. 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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.
18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-070 812
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. CITY MANAGER REPORT 819
20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
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.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Outlook
Request to Display Image During Public Comment : October 14, 2025 HBCC Meeting From
Date Mon 10/13/2025 11:36 AM
To City Clerk <[email protected]>; Myra Maravilla <[email protected]> 1 attachment (61 KB)
Wayne's Party.JPG;
City Clerk:
I plan to speak during general public comment at the October 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
I would like to display one still image on the chamber screens during my entire full threeminute comment.
Please provide the procedure for submitting the image, including:
• Accepted file formats (JPEG, PNG, or PDF, etc.)
• Any size or resolution requirements
• The submission deadline before the meeting
• The method of delivery (email attachment, flash drive, or other) • Whether the image must be reviewed in advance for approval or content If the image cannot be shown, please provide the specific reason for the rejection and clear instructions on how I can modify or resubmit it so that it may be approved for display at the meeting.
The image will be static and shown only while I am speaking.
I have attached the image I intend to display to this email.
Thank you for your assistance,
Jim Holtz
City Council Meeting | eComment Report
October 14, 2025
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URL
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDIN
G BETWEEN THE
CITY OF
HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE
MANAGEMENT
GROUP
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2025 JUNE
30, 2028 - 25-AS082
tony for
better
performanc
e standards
Please see above PDF describing improvements In the performance standards the city uses to evaluate exceptional performance for senior managers
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Position
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Agenda Item Name Email Comment Position Attachment
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ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDIN
G BETWEEN THE
CITY OF
HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE
MANAGEMENT
GROUP
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2025 JUNE
30, 2028 - 25-AS082
tony for
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performanc
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ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDIN
G BETWEEN THE
CITY OF
HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE
MANAGEMENT
GROUP
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2025 JUNE
30, 2028 - 25-AS082
tony for
better mgmt
performanc
e standards
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ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDIN
G BETWEEN THE
CITY OF
HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE
MANAGEMENT
GROUP
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2025 JUNE
30, 2028 - 25-AS082
tony for
better
performanc
e standards
please see PDF link above on City Management Group Performance Standard Shortcomings.
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ADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO
APPROVE A
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDIN
G BETWEEN THE
CITY OF
HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE
MANAGEMENT
GROUP
EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2025 JUNE
30, 2028 - 25-AS082
Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - As a resident who deeply values good governance, I am writing to express concern regarding the lack of measurable performance standards and transparency in the Citys current management evaluation system. While I appreciate the dedication and hard work of our City leadership, the newly proposed Management MOU highlights the need to align pay and benefits with clear, outcome based performance indicators that reflect our Citys adopted goals and long term fiscal outlook.
Link Performance Standards to Citywide Goals:
The Citys stated mission and vision should form the foundation of all departmental goals and annual performance metrics. However, many existing performance standards are activity based rather than results based, tracking outputs such as meeting attendance or record acknowledgements instead of tangible outcomes like service quality, fiscal accuracy, or project delivery.
I respectfully recommend that the City require each department to establish a concise set of quantifiable performance metrics directly tied to Plan Hermosa and City Council priorities. Examples might include:
Community Development: Average permit turnaround times; Housing Element compliance progress; percentage of CIP projects delivered on time and within budget.
City Clerks Office: Average completion time for Public Records Requests; record retention and digitization milestones.
Public Works: Infrastructure projects meeting performance targets; proactive maintenance completion rates.
No
Position
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Police Department: Resident satisfaction scores related to safety enforcement and community engagement.
These metrics should be measurable, updated regularly, and presented to the public through a transparent performance dashboard.
Make Performance Outcomes the Basis for Bonuses:
If the our City intends to maintain its Management Performance Bonus Program, it is critical that bonuses are awarded only when performance outcomes demonstrate meaningful progress toward adopted goals. Exceptional performance must be defined through data, not subjective interpretation.
For example:
90100% of targets met: 810% bonus
7589% of targets met: 57% bonus
Below 75%: No bonus eligibility
This structure ensures bonuses reward measurable improvements in service delivery, efficiency, and community satisfaction, rather than generic performance ratings.
Publish Annual, Anonymized Performance Summaries:
To maintain privacy while enhancing public trust, I recommend the City publish an annual anonymized performance summary showing aggregate outcomes and bonus distributions.
This summary could include:
The average percentage of performance targets achieved by department.
Total amount of management bonuses awarded and the corresponding performance outcomes.
Narrative highlights of major accomplishments and areas for improvement.
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This type of disclosure mirrors best practices in peer cities and would significantly enhance transparency. It would also help residents understand how their tax dollars support measurable results and continuous improvement.
Strengthen Fiscal Accountability and Public Engagement:
Given that projected salary and benefit growth outpaces expected General Fund revenue, the City should adopt a Fiscal Review Clause requiring a mid-term cost and performance audit (FY 2027) to assess whether compensation growth aligns with fiscal sustainability.
Additionally, our City should provide residents a structured way to weigh in on service outcomes and priorities through annual community satisfaction surveys and online feedback tools. Incorporating public input into the performance evaluation process will strengthen trust and reinforce alignment between staff priorities and community needs.
We are a small city with big aspirations and a community that cares deeply about transparency, fiscal discipline, and results. By tying performance metrics directly to measurable outcomes, publishing clear progress data, and linking bonuses to verified achievements, our City can lead by example in building a performance culture that is both fair to staff and accountable to residents.
As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.
Laura Pena
City Council Meeting | eComment Report
October 14, 2025
Agenda Item Name Email Comment Position Attachment
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ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
HERMOSA
BEACH
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION
10.36.010 TO
INCREASE
PARKING METER
RATES - 25-AS083
MC Guerry I urge you to approve raising parking rates. Cities are cleaner and safer when parking is priced fairly. -
ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
HERMOSA
BEACH
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION
10.36.010 TO
INCREASE
PARKING METER
RATES - 25-AS083
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City Council Meeting | eComment Report
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ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
HERMOSA
BEACH
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION
10.36.010 TO
INCREASE
PARKING METER
RATES - 25-AS083
Hermosa
Beach
Chamber of
Commerce
Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and our business community, I want to express our opposition to the proposed parking rate increases. While we fully understand the Citys responsibility to fund essential services and manage parking efficiently, this proposal - raising meters to $3.00/hour and beach lots to $3.50/hour - is far from incremental. Based on the Citys own data, were looking at increases of up to 75% during the day. These kinds of jumps hit hardest in the daytime and off-season months when local businesses, employees, and visitors are already facing economic pressure.
Hermosa Beach would suddenly have the highest coastal parking rates in the South Bay, surpassing both Redondo and Manhattan Beach. For families deciding where to spend the day or customers choosing where to shop and dine, these new fees could easily deter them from coming here at all. If rates are going to rise, they should do so gradually, aligned with demand, seasonality, and supported by current infrastructure. We urge the Council to reconsider this approach and instead prioritize a phased model, with smart demand-based pricing implemented once the system is equipped to support it.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for considering the real-world impact on our business community.
Respectfully,
Michelle Crispin
President & CEO
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
Against
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ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
HERMOSA
BEACH
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION
10.36.010 TO
INCREASE
PARKING METER
RATES - 25-AS083
Andrew
Gawdun
Dear City Council,
You have to have regular business and visitor traffic to actually make money on meters. Just raising the cost won't do much. From what I understand MB rates are $2.50 an hour, RB is $2 an hour and of course the shopping and dining malls around us offer free parking. (Del Amo, The Point, MB Village).
Continues to show reason to shop and dine those other places if this is passed.
Against
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ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE
AMENDING
HERMOSA
BEACH
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION
10.36.010 TO
INCREASE
PARKING METER
RATES - 25-AS083
Amanda
Holsinger
Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed increase in parking rates within the City of Hermosa Beach. While I understand the Citys need to generate revenue and manage parking demand, raising parking rates is not the solution if our goal is to attract residents, visitors, and shoppers to our downtown area.
An increase in parking fees would make Hermosa Beach the most expensive coastal city in the South Bay for parkingwith neighboring Manhattan Beach currently at $2.50 per hour and Redondo Beach at $2.00 per hour. Such a change would discourage people from visiting our city, particularly when nearby destinations like The Point, Manhattan Village, and Del Amo Mall all offer free parking and convenient shopping experiences.
This policy would place our local businesses at a severe disadvantage. Small, independent shops and restaurants depend heavily on foot traffic and spontaneous visitsboth of which decline sharply when parking becomes costly or inconvenient. Higher parking rates would not only deter potential visitors but would also undermine years of effort to build a vibrant, welcoming downtown environment.
Instead of raising rates, I encourage the City to explore alternative strategies that support both fiscal goals and economic vitality.
Hermosa Beachs charm lies in its community spirit and local business culture. Increasing parking rates risks eroding these values and driving commerce away from our city center.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued support of Hermosa Beachs local business community.
Sincerely, Amanda Holsinger
Against
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October 14, 2025
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APPROVAL OF
2026
RETURNING
IMPACT LEVEL III
SPECIAL EVENT -
25-CR-070
Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members and Staff - As both a resident and local business owner, I want to share my concern about the proposal to add a second Nothing Weekend in the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Consent Calendar Item 15.f, Returning Impact Level III Special Events).
The Nothing Weekend policy serves a reasonable purpose, giving residents and staff a breather during our busy summer season. However, expanding that concept to two weekends could unintentionally harm our small businesses, many of which already face slower weekdays and rely on steady weekend activity to stay sustainable.
Weekends are when our community feels most alive where visitors stroll through our downtown, dine outdoors, enjoy live music, and discover local shops. These moments dont just strengthen our economy, they strengthen our sense of place and community pride. A second Nothing Weekend would reduce opportunities for those organic connections and limit even small scale events that bring people together without placing heavy demands on City resources.
I respectfully ask City Council to pull this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion and to maintain a single Nothing Weekend during the peak season, consistent with the original intent of the policy.
Our City thrives when we balance community quality of life with a healthy, vibrant local economy. I truly believe we can achieve both by keeping our event policy simple, fair, and business friendly.
As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.
Laura Pena
Against
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APPROVAL OF
2026
RETURNING
IMPACT LEVEL III
SPECIAL EVENT -
25-CR-070
tony for
another
"nothing
week"
Dear City Council,
Having a pristine downtown beach area free of any sign of special events on occasion is good thing and appreciated by many residents.
We already have downtown special events or set up and tear down on the vast majority of summer days.
Off peak-season its usually around 15 days a month.
Having a second summer "nothing weekend", if that is what is being proposed, would be a good thing for residents and visitors alike and help preserve our small beach town culture.
Most residents dont want Hermosa to turn into Venice or Long Beach.
Thanks,
tonyhiggins
For
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October 14, 2025
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URL
APPROVAL OF
THE
COMMENCEME
NT OF LONGTERM
AGREEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS
FOR THE AAU
HERMOSA
BEACH
CHAMPIONSHIP
S, AVP JUNIOR
NATIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP
S, AND
JVA/BVCA
NATIONAL
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Todd Tullis As LTA negotiations with AAU commence, please consider requesting the Park & Rec Department to maintain more balance between organized tournaments and open public use of the North Volleyball courts. As the South courts are used nearly year round for classes, the North courts are the only ones at the pier available in the mornings for public use.
In 2024 only 40% of weekend days were used for tournaments. In 2025 this increased to 48%. For 2026 this is proposed to increase further to 60%. Based on a material increase in requested AAU dates for for 2027, this could jump to 65% or more. Such steady increases limit access for the many public groups who regularly come to Hermosa to play at the Pier.
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MC Guerry I urge you to reject a holiday free parking program. While it seems to help, any benefits are short-term and not significant. Instead, the city should focus on policies that promote year-round success for businesses like encouraging full-time residents in Hermosa Beach and reducing the high cost of housing in the city.
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Todd Tullis If a free parking program won't actually drive more parking visitors (which is implied by the Staff Report meter demand analysis), then perhaps there is not much rationale for this program. The big missing voice is that of our Hermosa merchants. I'm curious what they experience in terms of customer visits over the non-summer months and whether they believe that free parking meters has made a material difference customer visits in previous Decembers.
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Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - As a local business owner, I strongly support continuing the Holiday Parking Program. Every year, when those red bags go up, we see an immediate boost in goodwill, foot traffic, and local spending. Its a noteworthy gesture with a big impact, showing that the City values its small businesses and the community we serve.
This program is more than free parking; its an investment in our local economy and holiday spirit. Our neighboring cities have already made it a tradition, and its time we lead rather than follow.
The staff report notes the Citys lost meter and citation revenue but doesnt reflect the sales tax revenue generated from increased local shopping and dining. Thats a key part of the equation. The program is an investment that helps sustain our local economy during the slower winter months.
We also need to consider the larger cost if visitors and residents choose to celebrate and shop in Manhattan or Redondo, where free holiday parking is already a given. We shouldnt be the city that follows it should be the one that leads.
When people feel welcome and appreciated, they stay longer, spend more, and return often.
Lets continue the program and keep this cherished Holiday tradition alive. Because sometimes, the smallest gifts of a waived meter fee, a red bag, a kind gesture can make the biggest difference in how people feel about their city.
As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.
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Dear Mayor, Council Members, and City Staff,
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and our local business community, I want to express our strong support for continuing the Holiday Parking program. The Free Parking bags on meters are a visible sign that the City supports its businesses and values the people who live, work, and shop here. We consistently hear from business owners that this gesture from the City makes a big difference in foot traffic, customer sentiment, and holiday sales.
The program helps level the playing field with neighboring cities that offer complimentary holiday parking and have made it part of their annual tradition. More importantly it sends the message that Hermosa Beach is open, welcoming, and committed to a thriving local economy. While the staff report outlines the potential revenue lost in meters and citations, it doesnt account for the increased sales tax revenue and goodwill generated when people choose to spend their time and money here during the holiday season.
The Holiday Parking Program is a smart investment in our community at a time when businesses need it most. Lets keep the tradition going.
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Please approve the holiday free parking. This has become a wonderful tradition and our locals and visitors enjoy the Hermosa holiday spirit. As well as it encourages people to come Hermosa beach for their holiday shopping and enjoy our restaurants and bars during November and December. Our neighboring cities offer it as well so if for some reason we do not have it -it will really hurt Business in Hermosa Beach. Thank you for your time and considering this matter. Kathy Knoll, Uncorked Wine Shops
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Aloha City Staff and Council,
As a business owner here in Hermosa Beach approving the annual Holiday Parking Program has great impact on the business community and fosters a greater appreciation for said businesses. It invites folks to spend time here and dine, and shop, supporting the greater economy in our beach community. On the retail side of things, the weeks between Black Friday and Christmas Day are pivotal and have the most impact on do we make or break it during the MOST important time for retailers. We fight against major chains that have wildly large budgets to market and attract folks to shop them and not with us. These 4 to sometimes 6 weeks help sustain us when the first few months of the year are typically the quietest here in town. As prices rise for all local shops due to the tariff trade war mess many folks will find ways to save. Incentivizing folks to shop locally with free parking is a positive direction when retailers need it most. For the dining side of things this helps invite folks into the amazing restaurants that are gaining wide attention to hopefully have their holiday parties or dinners here instead of going to elsewhere.
I can keep going if I need to on the positives PR passing this program gives... But please just do the right thing and support the local business community. Don't you all claim to be business friendly? Or is that just a facade?
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council, Every year, our clients look forward to shopping in downtown Hermosa Beach during the holiday season, in large part because of the Citys free holiday parking initiative. This small gesture provides a meaningful sense of relief during the busy shopping season and contributes greatly to a positive experience for residents and visitors alike.
The program not only alleviates the stress associated with holiday errands but also demonstrates that the City values its local businesses and is committed to supporting a thriving downtown economy. Offering free parking during the holidays sends a clear message that Hermosa Beach welcomes and encourages community engagement and local commerce.
Removing this initiative would have a significant negative impact on local businesses. When shoppers must worry about parking costs or time limits, many will choose to take their business elsewhere. Maintaining the free holiday parking program ensures that Hermosa Beach remains a vibrant, accessible, and inviting destination throughout the holiday season.
I respectfully urge the City Council to continue supporting this valued tradition and to reaffirm its commitment to the economic vitality and community spirit of downtown Hermosa Beach.
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Amanda Holsinger
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MC Guerry I urge you to not take a position on the K (C) line extension to Torrance. This does not affect the city directly and you should not waste the city's time on this matter. If you do take a position, I urge you to support the Hybrid LPA option. It will be built sooner and is the best use of taxpayer funds. It also connects to existing and planned bike lanes. As a frequent public transportation user, cyclist, and resident of this city, I see this as the best option for those who would use this line.
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Jill Klausen I am a neighbor in Redondo Beach, having lived in the South Bay for 31 years. I would like you to take a position against the Metro ROW route and in favor of the Hawthorne route for the extension of the Green line. The ROW is not only wrong because it will adversely affect homeowners asking the route, it's also bad for commuters and for local businesses, as it has no place to stop for people to get to jobs or to patronize businesses. The Hawthorne route will be a boon for the local economy and far more convenient for commuters. Thank you for your consideration.
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Bob Wolfe Please see attached .pdf for a detailed analysis. Ideally, the Hermosa Council should support Metro staff's Hybrid Option, or at a minimum, support the project w/o weighing in on the issue of routing, given the voluminous record and the limited time available for this agenda item. The Hawthorne Option is the worse possible alternative.
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Good evening, Councilmembers,
My name is Chelsea Schreiber, and Im here tonight to ask you to stand with our neighboring communities - Lawndale, North Redondo Beach, and Hawthorne - by supporting the Hawthorne Boulevard route and opposing the Hybrid ROW route. When your city was fighting the oil companies years ago, I was a Redondo Beach resident who showed up here in Hermosa Beach to support you.
We stood together because we knew that protecting one South Bay city protects us all. Tonight, Im asking you to do the same for us - to stand with your neighbors.
The communities along the Right-of-Way are facing a project that will move freight trains closer to homes, and run 200 to 300 trains per day, every four minutes, through densely populated neighborhoods. This would expose residents, many of them children and seniors, to toxic particulate matter, vibration damage, and constant noise, not for months, but for generations. Metros own reports admit that these impacts are severe and unmitigable. Yet theyre still pushing forward. We recently discovered a letter from Torrance Logistics Company - the operators of critical fuel pipelines in that same corridor - warning Metro about the very dangers weve been raising: the risk of derailment, explosion, and catastrophic damage to nearby homes.
If Metro proceeds down the ROW, this isnt a matter of if something goes wrong, its when. Stand with us to protect our communities, as we have done for you. The Hawthorne Boulevard route, by contrast, is the safer, smarter option. It runs through a wide commercial corridor, away from homes and schools, where impacts can be mitigated and safety can be ensured.
Hermosa Beach has always been a leader in standing up for whats right. Please stand with us again, stand with your South Bay neighbors, and tell Metro that the Hybrid ROW route is not acceptable.
Thank you.
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Response to Bob Wolfe's Comments on Agenda Item 17c Metro C-Line Extension - To the Honorable Hermosa Beach City Council,
With all due respect to Mr. Wolfes experience and enthusiasm for Metro, his comment letter supporting the Hybrid ROW route is a masterclass in detached idealism and dismissive oversimplification of the serious, life-altering impacts this project would bring to thousands of residents along the freight corridor.
Lets set the record straight:
The Real Dangers of the ROW
Mr. Wolfe calls opponents fearmongers spreading misinformation, but the facts say otherwise:
Metros own Environmental Impact Report (EIR) calls the impacts of the Hybrid ROW alignment severe and unmitigable.
Torrance Logistics Company, which operates fuel pipelines in the ROW, submitted a formal letter warning Metro about derailment risks, pipeline exposure, and threats to public safety.
This corridor already carries freight trains with hazardous materials, and Metros plan would move those freight tracks closer to homes, schools, and parks, without a clear plan for emergency mitigation.
Mr. Wolfes vision of riding to SoFi and the Lucas Museum is charming, but we dont trade safety for stadium access. This isnt a not in my backyard issue, its a don't move a freight train 5 feet by to anyones home issue.
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He mocks concerns about property values, noise, and quality of life by comparing the South Bay to Cheviot Hills. But unlike Cheviot Hills, we're dealing with active freight lines, contaminated soil, and a complete lack of independent oversight.
Additionally, the much-hyped bike path Mr. Wolfe refers to is just eight blocks long and connects to nothing. Metro is presenting it as a bonus for the community to win over cyclists, but they fail to mention that its a dead-end path no one asked for. Lawndale residents would much rather see this green corridor preserved in its current, natural statenot paved over for an isolated strip of concrete disguised as progress.
The South Bay Stands Together
When Hermosa Beach fought Big Oil, residents from Redondo, Lawndale, and beyond showed up.
We fought for your safety like it was our own. Now, were asking you to do the same.
This is not the time to cheerlead Metros lowest-cost option. This is the time to ask: What kind of future do we want to buildand who will pay the price if we get it wrong? Please stand with your neighboring cities. Support the Hawthorne Blvd alternative and reject the deeply flawed, high-risk Hybrid ROW.
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Karen Ruby Dear HB Councilmembers,
Were writing on behalf of residents in Lawndale, North Redondo Beach, and Torrance to thank you in advance for considering a position on the Metro C-Line Extension, and to urge you to stand with our communities in support of the Hawthorne Boulevard alignment and in opposition to the Hybrid ROW (Right-of-Way) route.
As neighbors directly impacted by this project, weve seen firsthand the risks and harms the Hybrid ROW would bring:
200300 trains per day, passing just feet from homes and schools Exposure to toxic air pollution (arsenic from the 100+ year old railroad ties during construction), vibration, and near-constant noise
Years of disruptive construction, followed by a permanent rail line The destruction of one of the last green corridors in the South Bay Worse, Metro itself has acknowledged these impacts as "severe and unmitigable" and yet the project is still moving forward.
We recently came across a formal comment letter from Torrance Logistics Company, which operates critical pipelines along the ROW, warning Metro of the same risks weve been raising: derailment, pipeline damage, and devastating consequences for residents and infrastructure. Their concerns confirm what weve been saying all along - this route is a disaster waiting to happen.
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This isnt just about trains. Its about safety. About livability. About protecting communities from unnecessary harm when a safer, elevated option down the wide median of Hawthorne Blvd exists.
You have the opportunity to take a stand, to join us and say no to Metros dangerous ROW plan and yes to a smarter, safer solution.
We hope youll join the growing list of cities and community groups calling for the elevated Hawthorne option. Your voice matters. Thank you for considering this urgent issue and for helping protect the South Bay.
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John Dear Hermosa Beach Council,
I am writing to ask that you take a position on the C/K-Line Extension to Torrance by voicing support for the HAWTHORNE BLVD route and voice opposition to the inequitable "Hybrid ROW" alternative.
By voicing your opposition to the "ROW", you are showing solidarity with your friends and neighbors in Redondo Beach, Lawndale and Hawthorne -- all of whom have city councils who have voted "No to ROW" and "Yes to Hawthorne Blvd." While a letter from the City of Hermosa Beach is not going to make or break this project or change the decision of the metro board, it WILL show that you care about your neighbors and their fight to keep this project from being built dangerously close to homes.
Those who support the ROW show little regard for how this project will impact more than 1,100 residences along the corridor. Even before the light rail goes into operation, residents will have to live through 6-8 years of brutal construction and trenching just 10 feet from bedroom windows in some spots. I urge you to go walk the ROW at 170th Street in Lawndale and see for yourself just how close trenching operations will be to homes. I have attached a rendering to show you just how close petroleum freight and light rail will be to homes.
On top of this, Metro will demolish hundreds of mature trees and a green belt along the ROW that (for better or worse), residents use as their only space for recreation. Replacing it with a small, 8-foot wide bike path for a few blocks is NOT a replacement or improvement for what residents already enjoy. Can you imagine giving up Hermosa Beach's cherished green belt (once a rail line) and building 3 tracks on top of it? It would be unthinkable.
Updated construction timelines from Metro show that building the Hawthorne Blvd route will only take 8 more months than the Hybrid ROW (Hawthorne estimated to open in December 2036 and Hybrid ROW opening in March 2036).
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While Hawthorne Blvd is indeed $700 Million more expensive, both project options are SEVERELY underfunded at the moment and will require Metro to seek additional funding sources (they are $1.3 BILLION short for even the Hybrid ROW). Why not go after the extra money and build this project the right way?
Again, I urge you to join your neighboring cities and vote to voice support for the Hawthorne Blvd route and not the ROW alignment.
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JC I am writing to express my strong opposition to Metro's Hybrid ROW alignment for the C-Line/K-Line Extension and hope you will do the same. This route will move active petroleum freight trains closer to homes in Lawndale and Redondo Beach and subject residents to years and years of construction impacts. Metro's own environmental impact report says the impacts from construction will be "severe and unavoidable" for thousands of residents. Why would anyone accept that when there is a less impactful choice on Hawthorne Blvd on top of an old red car line? This isn't about opposing transit -- supporting a Hawthorne route is still supporting the project. This is about demanding common sense solutions to this project that doesn't put thousands of South Bay residents at risk. Please stand with the communities most impacted by this project and support the Hawthorne Blvd route.
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As someone who lives near the freight corridor, Im deeply concerned about Metros plan to run the CLine Extension through the ROW. It would move hazardous freight trains dangerously close to homesincluding mine, and Ive seen no clear plan for protecting our families if theres an emergency.
No one should have to trade safety for transit. The Hawthorne Blvd option may cost more, but it avoids these health and safety risks.
I urge you to reject the Hybrid ROW alignment and support a route that doesnt come at the expense of our neighborhoods.
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
Thank you for putting this item on your agenda. I would like to strongly encourage you to support the Hawthorne Blvd. for the Metro C-Line extension to Torrance. This alignment puts public transportation along the commercial corridor where it is best utilized for the future of the South Bay.
It also solves the very serious safety concerns of running two light rail trains next to a train carrying liquid petroleum dangerously close to homes. In addition, it keeps a quiet green space and hundreds of mature trees that absorb greenhouse gasses and protect the neighborhood. Thank you.
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Dear Hermosa Beach City Council,
Thank you for considering taking a position on the Metro C Line Extension to Torrance Project. This is a once-in-a-lifetime project for the South Bay, made possible by Measure M tax dollars for the benefit of the region. As a rider of Metro transit and a resident of Redondo Beach, I strongly feel this project will be a game-changer for the Beach Cities, connecting us with high-quality transit, boosting our local transit system, and providing viable alternatives to driving and commuting along the larger Metro rail system. As a public health and healthcare professional, I understand the extensive benefits of public transit to reduce traffic injuries, improve air quality, and eliminate pollution in impacted communities. This project is no different. Metro has a proven and safe track record of building light rail adjacent to freight rail and homes across LA County, including in West LA (E Line) and the San Gabriel Valley (A Line). I strongly urge you to review the extensive materials in the Final EIR found on the project page: metro.net/clext. Metro has taken thorough measures to respond to community concerns.The Hybrid Alternative is fully grade-separated, eliminating potential conflicts with cars and pedestrians. It upgrades the aging rail right-of-way with modernized freight tracks and pedestrian crossings, making things much safer for neighbors than they are currently. The Metro Board selected Hybrid as the LPA because it makes the most use of available funds and provides community benefits. It is far more feasible than the Hawthorne option which would delay the project even longer requiring approvals with Caltrans and SCE. Pertinent to Hermosa Beach, the Hybrid Alternative will be built sooner and is at least $700 million less than Hawthorne Blvd, making the best use of taxpayer funds. It will also be located closer to Hermosa Beach and provide easier access to Redondo Beach Transit Center and the various Beach Cities Transit and Torrance Transit lines that serve Hermosa Beach residents. Plans for neighborhood walk/bike paths will provide accessible bike connections from Hermosa Beach. As Hermosa Beach leaders have stated in the past, there are no substantial reasons for Hermosa to be compelled to support Hawthorne. Community and business organizations across the South Bay and LA County support the Hybrid Alternative. Please take a position of support for the project, either neutral in alignment or in support of the Hybrid Alternative, for the numerous benefits to Hermosa Beach and the South Bay. Thank you.
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Thank you for taking the time to consider the Metro C Line Extension to Torrance project. This project, funded by Measure M, is a great opportunity to improve transit across the South Bay and make it easier for all of us to get around.
As a regular Metro rider, I believe this extension will be a real benefit for the Beach Cities. It will connect our communities with reliable light rail service, reduce traffic, and give people more options to commute without driving.
I also see how important this is for safety and clean air. Public transit helps reduce traffic injuries, cuts pollution, and improves quality of life in neighborhoods affected by heavy car traffic. Metro has a strong track record of building safe light rail alongside homes and freight lines in other parts of Los Angeles, like the E Line and A Line.
I encourage you to review the Final EIR at https://metro.net/clext . The Hybrid Alternative, which Metro selected as the preferred option, is fully gradeseparatedkeeping trains and cars apart for safetyand upgrades the old rail corridor with better tracks and safer crossings. Its also the most practical and cost-effective choice: at least $700 million less than the Hawthorne route and faster to build, since it avoids extra state approvals.
For Hermosa Beach residents, the Hybrid route will be closer, with easier access to the Redondo Beach Transit Center, Beach Cities Transit, and Torrance Transit lines. It also includes plans for new walking and biking paths that could connect to Hermosa in the future.
Community and business groups across the South Bay support the Hybrid Alternative because its safe, affordable, and ready to go. I hope Hermosa Beach will do the same by taking a supportive or neutral position to help move the project forward.
Thank you again for your time and for your service to our community.
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Dave M As a daily Metro C-Line rider commuting from Norwalk to South Bay, I encourage you to support this project. Right now, it is difficult to get further than Redondo Beach into other areas of South Bay without have to take a train and at least another bus or two. Please support the Locally Preferred Alternative and get this project built.
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K. Marino Dear Hermosa Beach City Council members,
As a Hermosa Beach resident for more than half a decade, I am writing to ask that you support the Hybrid Alternative Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) option for the C Line Extension to Torrance.
While this project does not impact Hermosa Beach directly, I believe that it will indirectly benefit Hermosa Beach. Both the lack of business and lack of parking have been long-standing issues in Hermosa and affect each other- a lack of transportation infrastructure prevents people from patronizing our businesses. The LPA Redondo Beach Transit Center (RBTC) station would help this issue, both with bus connectivity and bike connectivity. With bus connectivity, Hermosa already has a bus that almost directly connects to the proposed RBTC station- the Torrance Transit 13, which takes about 15 minutes. This would open up opportunities for people to visit Hermosa Beach and support our businesses without adding to the car infrastructure burden. In particular, I live near Hermosa Avenue, which presents many safety concerns from car use during high tourism and car throughput times. I believe that offering an alternative method to visit Hermosa will also increase the safety of and decrease the noise and pollution for the residents here by reducing car traffic. This would also provide opportunities for Hermosa Beach residents to have a cheap and fast method to go to LAX, as it's estimated that it will take 20 minutes to get from the RBTC stop to the LAX metro center. The LPA would also create bike paths that connect to Redondo Beach, adding to the bike infrastructure Hermosa has access to.
The Hawthorne option would be a disservice to Hermosa Beach residents because there is little public transit infrastructure to get to the proposed station and there would be no bike paths created as in the LPA. I've taken public transit, which involves 2+ buses, to get to the Del Amo Mall before, and on top of taking almost an hour to get there, Hawthorne Boulevard and the surrounding infrastructure is extremely hostile to pedestrians. It is neither safe nor enjoyable to walk along a 10 lane road that has no street cover and very few sidewalks to get to shops and restaurants.
The RBTC area has a unique opportunity to create new businesses and residencies with the closing of the nearby South Bay Galleria This will strengthen the region add more potential local visitors to For
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Niki NegreteMitchellYes, supporting the SAFEST option whether or not you feel directly impacted is the right thing to do in the interest of both public safety and being a good neighbor to those who are SEVERELY impacted.
Also the economic benefits of the Hawthorne Bl route far outweigh any other option.
Most importantly however, are the absolute environmental hazards that are of serious concern to management at the Torrance refinery where the last mile is routed through. Consequences there would be as anyone can imagine catastrophic. I have included their letter to Metro raising their concerns.
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TRANSPORTATI
ON AUTHORITY
C LINE
EXTENSION
ROUTE INTO
TORRANCE - 25-
CMO-066
Brandon
Lim
Dear Hermosa Beach City Council,
Thank you for taking the time to consider a position on the Metro C Line Extension to Torrance. The Hybrid (Locally Preferred Alternative) serves EVERYONE, and I urge you to support this option. There is a clear and immediate need in our community for alternatives to car dependency, and this is a huge step in the right direction.
As a Hermosa Beach resident of 6 years, I see the significant positive impact that this will make for not only our Hermosa Beach community, but our South Bay community as a whole. The challenges that this city discusses seem to treat things like parking, traffic, safety, and support for local businesses all as separate issues, but in reality a lot of these things can be tied back to car dependency and the infrastructure we prioritize. Hermosa Beach is not unique in this challenge, but by taking a stance on the LPA, we can lead by example and do what's best for our community.
The benefits for Hermosa Beach are tremendous. The Hybrid alignment will help connect our city to both planned and future bike/walk paths in Redondo Beach. Additionally, the K line stops at the Redondo Beach Transit Center, which can be connected by Beach Cities Transit and Torrance Transit buses. If we want to bring local visitors to Hermosa Beach and support our local businesses, this is one great way that is both cheaper AND faster than pushing for more parking infrastructure that we cannot afford.
There are incredible benefits to this Hybrid alternative, and if you have any questions about the "downsides" and "dangers" that people are mentioning, I strongly encourage you to reference the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). You will see that all of these concerns are addressed, and the Hybrid alternative is beneficial for everyone and in all ways.
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Nancy
Schwappac
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I am against this staff recommendation because I do not believe it is clear.
First, the staff report refers to a "modernized" process to address applications for CUPs. Staff recommends that the City Councils review process of Planning Commission actions related to Conditional Use Permits be amended. However, the proposed ordinance seems to include all Planning Commission decisions including PDPs and/or any other matters in front of the Planning Commission. The city council may on its own initiative call up for review all actions of the planning commission.
Second, assuming we become clear as to what matters must be appealed within 10 days of the PC hearing, I'm not clear on how the Council action works versus the appeal. Does the Council action (two Council members deciding to reconsider the matter) under this new process (receiving a notice and submitting a City Council Review Form) have to happen within a certain period of time before the 10th day?
From a citizen appellant's point of view, one would need to make a decision to file an appeal, likely retain counsel, and pay ~$3000 in fees in order to initiate an appeal. Then, if two Council members want to reconsider the matter, the appellant's expenditures are just wasted? The current process, I agree, may cause delay for applicants. But it allows citizen appellants a realistic opportunity to appeal a decision they do not agree with, and with which two Council members may ultimately disagree, without an unnecessary expenditure of personal funds for the public good.
Please continue this matter until the process is clarified and folk have an opportunity to fully consider it.
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Nancy
Schwappac
h
Sorry, an add on to my below comment. How will citizens even learn whether two Council members have elected to have the matter reconsidered? So, even it they do so promptly, it seems a citizen appellant would have to go through the entire process, and pay the costs, even if Council members have elected to reconsider it?
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TERMS OF
OFFICE,
APPOINTMENT,
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RESPONSIBILITI
ES OF CITY
COMMISSIONS -
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Todd Tullis Consistent dates makes sense for commissioner roles; as do the smaller changes recommended in the Staff Report.
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PUBLIC
COMMENT
Bette
Mower
The article in all 3 of our local publications regarding the "highly lauded and successful" collaboration between HBPD and the School District is laughable. I hope the District didn't spend too much money on that program because it isn't working. The good kids who follow all the rules are not the target population and if the media had only paid attention when at the Mayor's Town Hall the ebike situation was overwhelmingly the center of attention, they could not have published such an article with any attention to journalistic integrity. It isn't working as evidenced by the poor behavior of teens on ebikes on the Plaza and Strand. We need solutions which should address not only the responsibility of the kids but their parents too. I suggest we start with addressing the teen gang called "Goons" who are guilty of most of the terrorizing of visitors to the Plaza. Stop them and we will have gone a long way in solving this issue.
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COMMENT
Howard Lee The word Routine needs to be restored to describing items placed on the Consent Calendar. Tonight the Consent ordinance to ADOPT the obscene meter rate increases introduced last meeting, needs to be reconsidered. Lets see who will pull consent item 15.d such that public comment can be taken, if existing. Or are you to be using the Suja introduced rubber-stamping of an ordinance to suck well over another million dollars from residents and visitors to the city? Its your choice. I frankly couldnt give a damn if you choose lazy government or better government. -
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AGENDA
Matt
McCool
Attached is the George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach civil complaint. I am in support of Ofc. Brunn, as I too, have been a target for retaliation by Landon Phillips.
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AS-080
Robert
Aronoff
My concern is Issue Four in the staff repor, Elimination of Event Permits. It needs to be restored! I had relied on them since 1988 for the one or two gatherings each year. The Event Permit is more important than just allowing me to pay for my guests parking, It allows them to relax while visiting and not have to leave so as to pay the meter. In short I believe the elimination of the Event Permit has not allowed me to be the host I want to be. Please restore this very valuable perk for living in Hermosa Beach.
No one, Councel Member, staff or citizen with whom I have spoken can remember any discussion when the current parking plan was adopted about eliminating Event Permits. I have had Council Members claim they did not vote to eliminate Event Permits. It is interesting the staff report only says, This option has been removed under the current program. There is no explanation of how and no one is taking credit. If you as a Council Member are going to vote to elimante the Event Pemit please explain your reason to the public at the Council meeting.
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Todd Tullis In 2025, the City sold over twice as many residential permits as there are yellow-meter and nonmeter public spaces in the affected parking area (5,901 vs 2,817 - per 2019 Parking Management Study). Our policies should continue to encourage residents to park in private off street parking where it exists and support residents who truly do not have private off street parking. I favor continuation of the existing policies while preserving the City's ability to make exceptions for residences that truly do not have private off street parking.
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Nancy
Schwappac
h
When the craziness was happening a few years ago, I re-watched every Council meeting where the residential parking program was discussed. And then I learned about what came out at the other end, which often bore no relation to what was discussed. We did though, eventually, get back a guest "hang tag" which did not need to be tied to a vehicle registration. That was a small miracle.
That said, in connection with recent unrelated advocacy efforts, I have heard a LOT about the residential parking program. My key takeaways are:
1. Folk generally agree with a cap on number of permits per residence. However, 4 (vs 3 unless you have special circumstances) would have picked up something like 97% of the permits when this was first discussed (there is a chart out there, I can't find it right now). The outliers (11, 12, 23) were not specifically investigated and, I think, should have been, there were a very small number of them. So why not go with 4 for everyone, including the guest "hang tag"?
2. The landlord passes were done away with thoughtlessly, in my opinion. I don't think a landlord pass per unit is needed. But a landlord pass per property is needed, I think, for contractors and others providing services to the property. This is most important in the one hour zone. If a landlord needs a plumber in the summer, where are they supposed to park? At least in the metered parking (where I am) we can just pay the meter. Restore 1 landlord pass per property, at least in the one hour zone.
3. The new proof of residency requirements were, in my opinion, made up out of whole cloth by staff.
The old system worked fine. Why are we punishing our part time residents who contribute just as much in property taxes and frequenting our businesses as full time residents? "I own or lease this property, I have a utility bill or other proof thereof, and I own this vehicle per the registration." That person should get a parking pass for that vehicle.
The system was not materially broken and, in my opinion, staff and Council brought a bazooka to an issue where a pea shooter would have sufficed. The 23 parking passes were, I believe, a guy running a used car lot on north Hermosa Ave and putting a parking pass on each of them. That could have been solved a different way
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And I would like to respond to Todd, who I have recently met and seems a thoughtful person. The number of permits issued are not, necessarily, indicative of cars parked on the street. We have two cars which 99.9% of the time are parked in our two car garage, and have 3 car parking in our driveway. We park on the street, maybe, 10 days a year. Mostly if we have friends and family visiting who put their beach toys in our garage and park in our driveway. So, in my experience at least, parking passes issued does not, necessarily, correspond to cars on the street. But are essential to allow those of us in the impacted zone the same rights as those not in the zone - an ability to park on the street in front of our homes.
Todd didn't say this, but others have, it is somehow a "privilege" to park on our street in front of our home, and have our guests, as many as we want, do the same without paying a meter or limited to one hour. Really? For those outside the zone, who is telling you how to use your garage, and how many guests can you have? Why is our residential permit "free parking" when you park in front of your house for free and I am paying the same taxes you are but I have to pay a meter? Or, if I'm in the one hour zone, can't even park?
Again, this whole exercise to change the residential parking pass program was creating a straw man to knock it down. Honestly, were there not enough real problems for Council to address that they needed to make this one up?
Tweaks may have been helpful. See my earlier comment.
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Carolyn
Petty
It is time to stop being punitive towards the residents. Council serves the residents, not the other way around. We all know that parking is always going to be a challenge in the coast zone that will never change. Why forgo money by restricting the purchase of parking passes? Clearly revenues are dropping, based upon the numbers. The city / council keeps trying to raise revenues through various means, while at the same time purposefully giving up these revenues.
Issue Two there are SO MANY renters in the coastal zone. Let them get their guest passes! Issue Three - please realize that when tenants move out, landlords need to do work on the property.
Oftentimes the trucks are larger, or there are materials that need to be stored in the garage.
Removing the ability of landlords to buy passes was (for some reason) retribution against landlords who just want to maintain their property. A landlord could have numerous tradesmen working at the same time on a property. This isnt about a landlord who is so desperate to have that parking pass and take advantage of the situation. But it becomes a huge problem when there is turnover of a rental property, because the tradesmen cant get parking for more than one hour.
Issue Five FYI, if a parent buys a car for their child, they CANNOT title the car in a minors name. This rule is silly. Again, the idea was to be punitive, as if there are so many people with 4 cars, that the council had to punish that family.
Hopefully with Massey off the council, this continued punishment of the community will stop.
Thank you.
No
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Claudia
Berman
There were 2 surveys on the largest Hermosa Beach FB group on parking. 1) 80% think that there is generally not enough street parking - total 185 respondents. 2) 60% think that the city should NOT relax parking permit restrictions, as it makes parking more difficult - total 144 respondents No
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Michelle
Crispin
Dear Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Staff,
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and our business community, I want to share feedback regarding the current Employee Parking Program. While we appreciate the Citys efforts to manage parking fairly, recent changes have created challenges for both employees and the businesses that rely on them.
Under the current structure, employees are now limited to parking only at yellow-cap meters on Hermosa Avenue, one of the Citys busiest commercial corridors. This not only makes it harder for some employees to find parking close to work but also reduces the availability of prime parking spaces for visitors, customers, and tourists. Hermosa Avenue should be available for short-term customer parking that directly supports local business activity.
We respectfully urge the City to expand employee parking access to include other levels of Lot C (not just the top floor) as well as all yellow-cap meters throughout town, particularly in lower-demand areas. A more flexible and strategic approach will help ease congestion, support local businesses, and make the program more equitable for workers across Hermosa Beach.
Thank you for your continued commitment to our business community.
Sincerely,
Michelle Crispin
President & CEO
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
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Randy Balik My position as "for" here means that I am for a revamp of the residential parking pass program such that the pendulum swings back the other way. While I agreed the last time around that the pass system needed to be changed such that abusers could be flagged and eliminated, I did not agree with the drastic nature of all of the changes. Not to mention, the City lost out on some important revenue in a time when the City is looking for revenue. It was an unnecessary cut to the City's income.
I believe we should do the following:
1) INCREASE the number of passes from three to four. This is more representative of what most families look like and what the true needs are. No number of passes will please everyone, but from my many conversations with those who are affected and my own experience (30 years living in the parking pass zone in various sized properties with various living situations and now a family of four), this number makes a lot more sense.
2) Allow people to appeal for more if they can PROVE that they need them. Some families are bigger. 3) BRING BACK THE PARTY PASSES - it has become nearly impossible to entertain during busy months and those passes, which are not used very often and do generate incremental revenue, make it more possible to entertain - they don't make it easy, but they do at least facilitate the possibility for occasional social gatherings without having to worry about all of our guests getting parking tickets.
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diane
krause
the Business Parking Permit is currently only available to those on Hermosa Avenue. What about for employees who work on Upper Pier as we do not qualify for that permit? Hopefully, there can be some accommodations for employees on Upper Pier in the near future it currently costs $3,430 per year to park here at a meter (245 days * $14) & with the new rates it will cost $5145 (245 days * $21).
Thank you!
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AS-080
Stephen
Stafford
The Business Parking Permit is currently only available to those on Hermosa Avenue. What about for employees who work on Upper Pier? Hopefully, there can be some accommodations for employees on Upper Pier it currently costs $3,430 per year to park at a meter (245 days * $14) & with the new rates it will cost $5,145 (245 days * $21). Thank you!
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Millie
Velasco
I own The Artist Mill & utilize the employee parking permit. Over summer there was a lot of construction on Hermosa Ave for weeks. Machinery took up many of the parking spots. Currently, theres a lack of employee parking on Hermosa Ave. Im frustrated the city took away parking for employees & businesses. I often wait at least 30 min to an hour, esp on weekends for parking on Hermosa Ave. There are times when I have to give up and park at Valley/Ardmore even though I pay for employee parking permits. It makes it extremely difficult to open up in a timely manner. I am also frustrated that I have to pay for the previously free 15 min parking. There is no loading zone by my store, and need to load/unload merch & supplies often. Pls provide MORE employee parking & FREE loading zone for businesses. Thank you.
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Dear City Council,
Dear City Manager Napolitano,
I am under no illusion that the MOU will incorporate any of my comments but i do hope to plant a few seeds.
The staff report says Fiscal Impact of the Management Group MOU changes is estimated to be $570,000 for a 3 year period (FY 2026 thru FY2028); or an average of $47,500 per employee over the term of the agreement.
The MOU will make these funds available to six management positions:
• City Clerk
• Community Development Director
• Community Resources Director
• Administrative Services Director
• Public Works Director
• Police Chief
A significant portion of the $570,000 will likely be allocated for bonuses supposedly for "Exceptional Performance" according to the following schedule:
First, I am NOT opposed to bonuses or paying a premium for exceptional performance as exceptionally performing managers are without a doubt a great force multiplier.
The problem creeps in when Exceptional Performance standards are vague or poorly concieved.
It follows that if these performance standards are vague or poorly concieved then the manager bonuses will be poorly targeted and wasteful.
Looking under the hood at the Performance Standards the City uses to evaluate it's Management Team we find per the staff report Council establishes Citywide goals and objectives for the City Manager annually.
The Management Team then establishes goals and Performance Standards their individual departments consistent with the City Manager goals These Performance Standards are then be
incorporated into each manager's performance review.
Note: These goals or performance standards should also roll downstream and be incorporated into each employee's review increasing in detail at every step.
Here is the thing.
The City's currently established Performance Standards (below) for each manager covered by the MOU are all too often vague or poorly conceived AND don't measure many of the most
important products and services produced by each department.
As such they cannot possibly measure Management Team
Exceptional Performance.
Here are the Performance Standards cited in the staff report.
Administrative Services:
City Clerk:
Community Development
Community Resources
LA County Fire & EMS
Police Department
Police CSO
Public Works
All you have to do is review the above Performance Standards carefully to see there are opportunities for improvement.
For instance, the number of Public Records Requests (PRR) acknowledged within 48 hours is a Performance Standard as shown above
While info on the timeliness of the initial PRR acknowledgement is marginally useful, the number of Records Requests
COMPLETED within 10 days or the Average PRR completion
days and how it is trending is far more useful in evaluating Exceptional Performance. But these are not included as
Performance Standards.
Another useless Performance Standard is the average number of hours the City Clerk spends in City Council meeting. Is this a meaningful measure the City Clerk's performance?
It also may be worth noting the above Performance Standards show trends and while capturing trend data is essential more specificity is often needed to use trends to measure exceptional performance.
For instance how much positive trend in needed to rate as excellent, above average or fully adequate?
This needs to be fleshed out.
The point is determining excellent performance is integral to determining the appropriate MOU bonus amount.
I have included a few examples of Performance Standards that are not included in the City's list:
All Departments
- Staff Training Plan implemented
- Department External & Internal Audit Plans completed, findings implemented - Accurate Department Budgets with matching Expenditures - Management & Staff Performance standards consistent with City Manager Goals and fully incorporated into all reviews
- Department goals and performance standards incorporated into Monthly Departmental Activity Reports
Administrative Services:
- Parking System Implementation on-time & on-budget with all needed training - Customer Satisfaction Surveys by department completed, analyzed & actioned, - Department goals and performance standards incorporated into Monthly Departmental Activity Reports
- etc
City Clerk's Office -
- Updated Doc Retention plan implemented,
- Vital Docs identified duplicated at off site storage
- Audit of PRR process for Consistency with all legal requirements,, - Audit of Document Retention & Destruction,
- All Audit Action Items Implemented,
- E-scribe improvement goals identified & implemented,
- Agenda posting 6 days in Advance
- Dept Operational Budget met
- Customer Satisfaction Surveys by department completed, analyzed & actioned, - Management Performance standards consistent with department goals into all employee reviews,
- etc
Community Development
- Housing element updates and HCD status report requirements met - no more Builders Remedy
- Permit issuance timeframes by type and trended with specific performance goal.
Community Resources:
- Number of Special Events conforms with Special Events Policy Guide - Statistically Valid Rando m Survey to determine which events have broad resident support
Police Department:
- Survey Residents satisfaction levels on road, crosswalk and e-bike safety enforcement
- Survey Loud Vehicle enforcement sastisfaction
- Develop & Implement Plan to address survey results
Public Works Examples for Standards for Excellence:
- 90% Street & Highway Improvement Projects on time/budget - 90% Sewers/Storm Drain Improvement Projects on time/ budget - 90% Park Improvement Projects on time/budget
- Public Buildings & Grounds Projects on time/budget
- City Yard on time/budget
- CIP on time/budget
- Accurate timely project status reports highlighting all potential problems in advance The bottom line and the reason im writing is that poorly defined Performance Standards all to often lead to inflated bonuses for some at the expense of the truly exceptional performers.
Additionally with poorly constructed management performance standards problems often lead to festering problems and get pushed off into next year; year after year.
IF specific meaningful Departmental Performance Standards can't be included in this MOU then perhaps the Council will consider adding a Future Agenda Action Item tonight to review and better define them AND then ensure these revised
Performance Standards are fully incorporated into each
Managers review before ANY MOU performance bonuses are
awarded.
The basic premise is that the doing the hard work of coming up with improved Performance Standards will be rewarded many times over in efficiency and morale.
Most employees simply want their management team to provide clear, prioritized and achievable performance standards that are not at cross-purposes and to be given the tools needed to do the job.
Thank you for Considering
tony higgins
Dear City Council,
Dear City Manager Napolitano,
I am under no illusion that the MOU will incorporate any of my comments but i do hope to plant a few seeds.
The staff report says Fiscal Impact of the Management Group MOU changes is estimated to be $570,000 for a 3 year period (FY 2026 thru FY2028); or an average of $47,500 per employee over the term of the agreement.
The MOU will make these funds available to six management positions: • City Clerk • Community Development Director • Community Resources Director • Administrative Services Director • Public Works Director • Police Chief A significant portion of the $570,000 will likely be allocated for bonuses supposedly for "Exceptional Performance" according to the following schedule:
First, I am NOT opposed to bonuses or paying a premium for exceptional performance as exceptionally performing managers are without a doubt a great force multiplier.
Looking under the hood at the Performance Standards the City uses to evaluate it's Management Team we find per the staff report Council establishes Citywide goals and objectives for the City Manager annually.
The problem creeps in when Exceptional Performance standards are vague or poorly concieved.
It follows that if these performance standards are vague or poorly concieved then the manager bonuses will be poorly targeted and wasteful.
The Management Team then establishes goals and Performance Standards their individual departments consistent with the City Manager goals These Performance Standards are then be incorporated into each manager's performance review.
Note: These goals or performance standards should also roll downstream and be incorporated into each employee's review increasing in detail at every step.
Here is the thing.
The City's currently established Performance Standards (below) for each manager covered by the MOU are all too often vague or poorly conceived AND don't measure many of the most important products and services produced by each department.
As such they cannot possibly measure Management Team Exceptional Performance.
Here are the Performance Standards cited in the staff report.
Administrative Services:
City Clerk:
Community Development
Community Resources
LA County Fire & EMS
Police Department
Police CSO
Public Works
All you have to do is review the above Performance Standards carefully to see there are opportunities for improvement.
For instance, the number of Public Records Requests (PRR) acknowledged within 48 hours is a Performance Standard as shown above
While info on the timeliness of the initial PRR acknowledgement is marginally useful, the number of Records Requests COMPLETED within 10 days or the Average PRR completion days and how it is trending is far more useful in evaluating Exceptional Performance. But these are not included as Performance Standards.
Another useless Performance Standard is the average number of hours the City Clerk spends in City Council meeting. Is this a meaningful measure the City Clerk's performance?
It also may be worth noting the above Performance Standards show trends and while capturing trend data is essential more specificity is often needed to use trends to measure exceptional performance.
For instance how much positive trend in needed to rate as excellent, above average or fully adequate?
This needs to be fleshed out.
The point is determining excellent performance is integral to determining the appropriate MOU bonus amount.
I have included a few examples of Performance Standards that are not included in the City's list:
All Departments - Staff Training Plan implemented - Department External & Internal Audit Plans completed, findings implemented
- Accurate Department Budgets with matching Expenditures - Management & Staff Performance standards consistent with City Manager Goals and fully incorporated into all reviews - Department goals and performance standards incorporated into Monthly Departmental Activity Reports
Administrative Services: - Parking System Implementation on-time & on-budget with all needed training - Customer Satisfaction Surveys by department completed, analyzed & actioned, - Department goals and performance standards incorporated into Monthly Departmental Activity Reports
- etc
City Clerk's Office -
- Updated Doc Retention plan implemented, - Vital Docs identified duplicated at off site storage - Audit of PRR process for Consistency with all legal requirements,, - Audit of Document Retention & Destruction, - All Audit Action Items Implemented, - E-scribe improvement goals identified & implemented, - Agenda posting 6 days in Advance - Dept Operational Budget met - Customer Satisfaction Surveys by department completed, analyzed & actioned, - Management Performance standards consistent with department goals into all employee reviews,
- etc
Community Development - Housing element updates and HCD status report requirements met - no more Builders Remedy - Permit issuance timeframes by type and trended with specific performance goal.
Community Resources: - Number of Special Events conforms with Special Events Policy Guide
- Statistically Valid Rando m Survey to determine which events have broad resident support Police Department: - Survey Residents satisfaction levels on road, crosswalk and e-bike safety enforcement - Survey Loud Vehicle enforcement sastisfaction - Develop & Implement Plan to address survey results Public Works Examples for Standards for Excellence: - 90% Street & Highway Improvement Projects on time/budget - 90% Sewers/Storm Drain Improvement Projects on time/ budget - 90% Park Improvement Projects on time/budget - Public Buildings & Grounds Projects on time/budget - City Yard on time/budget - CIP on time/budget - Accurate timely project status reports highlighting all potential problems in advance The bottom line and the reason im writing is that poorly defined Performance Standards all to often lead to inflated bonuses for some at the expense of the truly exceptional performers.
Additionally with poorly constructed management performance standards problems often lead to festering problems and get pushed off into next year; year after year.
IF specific meaningful Departmental Performance Standards can't be included in this MOU then perhaps the Council will consider adding a Future Agenda Action Item tonight to review and better define them AND then ensure these revised Performance Standards are fully incorporated into each Managers review before ANY MOU performance bonuses are awarded.
The basic premise is that the doing the hard work of coming up with improved Performance Standards will be rewarded many times over in efficiency and morale.
Most employees simply want their management team to provide clear, prioritized and achievable performance standards that are not at crosspurposes and to be given the tools needed to do the job.
Thank you for Considering
tony higgins
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RE: Consent Ordinance Item-15.D for “ADOPTION” on 2nd Reading Rather than being hidden on the Consent Calendar this ordinance needs to be worked on some more and “Re-Introduced”. There should be no RUSH to implement verypoorly-considered ordinances! Meeting Agenda link:
https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=efbc0511-085f-41f6-8ccdefb6b2a47f2a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English HB City Council, City Manager, Administrative Services Director, City Clerk, and others:
Following are valuable suggestions and opinions of mine given at not a penny of cost to you or the City. Thank you for taking time to consider.
The ordinance you introduced on 1st reading at your last meeting was some kind of weird and horrible decision-making on the Council’s part, to put it bluntly! This is the time to correct your blunders of that meeting with respect to this ordinance and reintroduce the ordinance. Then adopt same at your following meeting, and for that matter you could continue the introduction and adoption, all of it. What’s the rush? It’s more than apparent that a few of you were just throwing numbers out into the ether to see if they would stick during your last meeting. That’s the way idiots set policy in my view.
Nonetheless it was just another rushed Clusterf$%k unfortunately, and just apparently to do something right or wrong and get it off your backs. DUMB DUMB DUMB.
See the table I’ve provided for you on the next page.
1- Why did you raise the 1600+ meter rates per hour citywide 50% in the Daytime while raising those same meters in the late night but 20%, from the current rates? 2- Then also why did you raise the meter rates in the three downtown parking lots 75% in the daytime (when the lots are all but not being used most of the year) and but only 40% in the late night? WHAT????
While I believe, in the interim, before you get the ability to do dynamic pricing citywide, for ALL meters, utilizing license plate readers (LPRs), etc., given the present economy it makes no sense at all to raise meter rates more than 20% at all hours or for that matter, AT ALL. Unless you flat out desire to damage the small businesses downtown as much as possible. Is that your agenda? Everyone of those small businesses will know or find out? However, given the city’s burearacy-proposal (with the Detoy and Jackson finance subcommittee advising them), that the council raise the parking meter rates through the roof without listing a single suggestion of trimming, i.e., staff, and given that a few of you on council, including Detoy, suggested a rate a little lower than that, you nonetheless appeared
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literally like a bunch of clowns during your discussion and still set the rates sky high. Sorry but true. 99% of the discussion was carried out without any real logic.
While I don’t support even my suggested, BUT FAR MORE LOGICAL, rates below (see my table), with all due respect at least they make a helluvalot more sense than the lackadaisical, without rational thinking, rates that your off-the-cuff, late-night decisions made ad hoc during your last meeting of September 30, 2025.
I found it amazing the City Manager and Administrative Services Director could keep from screaming at you during your nonsensical discussions. Actually only Councilmember Keegan made any sense whatever with the little to nothing he would attempt to contribute to the nonsense being discussed. And clearly the City Manager and A.S.D. didn’t want to be rude and interrupt the council.
Before you Adopt your horrible decision making of this ordinance’s “Introduction”, I suggest you ask Brandon Walker how much new revenue he expects from your Clusterf&%$k-arrived rates of last meeting, and perhaps how much my suggested, (far more balanced) meter rates will bring you than what you are receiving now from the meters and the de facto Hermosa Beach parking meters gestapo (as many seem to refer to same).
I am assuming the A.S.D. has a spreadsheet somewhere in his office and can get that answer by meeting time for you, plugging in various rate scenarios. Why he, as far as I could see, didn’t have that capability at the meeting is beyond me. Or maybe I missed such. Note, I selected rates for my table near your rates, keeping same to increments of a quarte.
Btw, it’s really no big deal if you revise the rates again, and then reintroduce the ordinance on 1 st reading. The notice in the paper said you would be considering the ordinance for Adoption on 10-14-2025. However, that itself is not very truthful. We used to have individual Consent Ordinance Items, which were always discussed even briefly before being voted explicitly with individual votes made, and with the title read by the Clerk.
Unfortunately, the current filthy, rotten, method of putting such NON-ROUTINE stuff on the Consent Calendar, that Suja and the prior council(s) while she was here, implemented, to make us like L.A. or other large cities and counties amd designed to just rubber-stamp stuff.
That, itself, needs to be fixed however I digress again.
Carefully review the following table showing the percentage increases of your last meeting’s meter rate changes, and my suggested rates; which are still beyond high, however while being but much for sensible for day and late-night.
Most Respectfully,
Howard Lee (resident)
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BOB WOLFE, ESQ.
October 13, 2025
Hermosa Beach, Calif.
To: [email protected]
Meeting Name: Hermosa Beach Regular City Council Meeting Meeting Date: Tues. 10/14/2025
Agenda #17C (2025-CMO-066) SUPPORT HYBRID OPTION; OPPOSE HAWTHORNE BLVD. OPTION
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers:
The L.A. Metro Board is now considering the Final EIR to extend the K Line light rail from its current terminus at Marine Ave. near Costco to Torrance.
I am very familiar with the two options before the Metro Board for the Torrance extension. I have read both the Draft and Final EIR. I have walked along the entirety of both routes. I attended L.A. Metro’s public hearings, Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s scoping meetings, and the recent South Bay Transit Summit. I have interacted on multiple occasions with Georgia Sheridan, the project director.
I also am a regular and frequent user of Metro transit, both buses and rail.
I write this letter to express my strong opposition to the Hawthorne Blvd. option for the C / K light rail extension to Torrance. This option will cost about three-quarters of a billion dollars more than the staff-recommended Hybrid Option. (That’s billion with a “b”).
The Hawthorne Option neutralizes the project’s most immediate benefit for Hermosa residents - a direct rail connection to LAX, and the People Mover.
Why do I say this? That’s because the proposed transit station for the Hawthorne Option is located in the median strip of the 8-lane Hawthorne Blvd.), with some 70,000 vehicles per day. And it can only be reached by an old-fashioned signalized grade-level crosswalk in the middle of busy Hawthorne Blvd., south of Artesia.
This creates unnecessary risks and delays for transit users and motorists. Can you imagine an LAX-bound rider, luggage in tow, dashing across Hawthorne Blvd. (perhaps against a yellow or even red traffic light), in an attempt to catch a train about to depart?
BOB WOLFE, ESQ.
Hermosa Beach City Council
Agenda Item # 17C – Metro Light Rail Extension to Torrance Meeting Date : Oct. 14 , 202 5
To make matters worse, the Hawthorne Option’s light rail station has no parking, no drop-off or pickup area, no public bathrooms and no bicycle storage areas. These amenities are essential for people going to and from an airport.
By contrast, the Hybrid Option places the light rail tracks immediately adjacent to the Redondo Beach Regional Transit Center. This transit hub contains a 320-space parking lot, a pickup and drop off area, 11 bus bays, public bathrooms and bicycle storage lockers.
Indeed, the city of Redondo Beach chose to locate and obtain outside funding for this $15 million center by touting its proximity to the ROW and light rail. It’s disingenuous at best to locate a regional transit center next to a proposed light rail line and then disavow this decades later by locating the light rail line a half-mile away.
Although the Hawthorne Option runs along Hawthorne Blvd. in the city of Lawndale, it contains no stations to serve Lawndale residents or businesses. That was a Lawndale decision, not Metro’s. Its adoption will add an estimated two to four years to project completion, thus delaying the project’s environmental benefits.
To its great credit, the Metro staff listened to community impact regarding noise and safety and recommended a new alternative, the Hybrid Option, as the LPA to eliminate the grade-level crossings at 170th and 182nd Streets. These crossings will now be below grade, eliminating any conflicts between light rail and vehicle and pedestrian traffic, including emergency vehicles.
In addition, only the Hybrid Option allows for an upgrade of the freight line tracks to create a quiet zone ready corridor. Through my work as a senior and supervising judicial attorney at the California Court of Appeal in Orange County, I became very familiar with the protracted battle in the city of Placentia to establish one of the first freight rail quiet zones in the country. Adoption of the Hybrid Option will provide similar quiet zone benefits to Lawndale and Redondo Beach.
Regrettably, many of the highly vocal project opponents in Lawndale and Redondo Beach refuse to acknowledge the new benefits offered them by the Hybrid Option. Instead, they act as if the added hundreds of millions of dollars of additional safeguards in the Hybrid Option have made no difference.
BOB WOLFE, ESQ.
Hermosa Beach City Council
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The campaign against the Hybrid Option is built upon a torrent of misinformation and fear about crime, noise, and declining property values. Precisely the same objections were raised by Cheviot Hills residents to construction and operation of the Expo Line primarily at grade level along the ROW. As noted in retired L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky’s recent memoir, these fears have been shown to be unfounded. We’re talking about two car electric trains, which run every 10 to 15 minutes or so.
The choice for Hermosa Beach residents and businesses is clear. For Hermosans, the Hybrid Option is vastly superior, in terms of cost, timing and utility.
It fully aligns with PLAN Hermosa’s Mobility Element. That is why it is supported by environmental groups and pro-transit organizations.
That is also why the South Bay Service Council, the SBCCOG-appointed body to provide a forum for local input about bus and rail service in our region, has voted to support the ROW Option over Hawthorne Blvd., and is now in the process of drafting a letter to Metro favoring the Hybrid Option.
I recognize that the supporting documentation is voluminous and dense.
There were over 2,000 comments. The staff report does not include any of these documents, videos or project summaries.
Under these considerations, and considering the Council’s crowded agenda, the Council may decide to refrain from expressing any position on routing. While I personally would welcome a letter of support in favor of the Hybrid Option, I would totally understand a decision by the Council to refrain from moving forward on this agenda item given the time constraints.
Thanks for your attention. I look forward to riding with you and my fellow Hermosans on Metro to LAX and to the various sports, employment and entertainment centers, including SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, Coliseum, BMO Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, USC and the Lucas Museum, which the K Line serves.
Very truly yours,
BobWolfe
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COREY W. GLAVE (State Bar No. 164746)
Attorney at Law
632 S. Gertruda Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (323) 547-0472
[email protected]
Attorneys for Plaintiff
George Brunn
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELS
GEORGE BRUNN
Plaintiff,
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, a
Municipal Corporation; HERMOSA
BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, a
public safety department; PAUL
LEBARON; and DOES 1 through 10,
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CASE NO.
CIVIL COMPLAINT
1. VIOLATION OF THE PUBLIC
SAFETY OFFICERS
PROCEDURAL BILL OF
RIGHTS ACT, GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 3300, ET
SEQ.
2. DECLARATORY RELIEF
3. VIOLATION OF MEYERS
MILIAS BROWN ACT,
GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 3500, ET SEQ.
COMES NOW, PLAINTIFF GEORGE BRUNN, and alleges as follows:
1. This action is being brought in order to seek injunctive and/or mandamus relief for Defendants’ violations of California statutory law related to public employment, including the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act, Government Code §3300, et seq.; and the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
2. Plaintiff George Brunn was and is a sworn police officer with the Hermosa Beach Police Department, as such, he was also a public safety officer as that term is used in Government Code §3301. Plaintiff has successfully completed probation as a police officer and is entitled, by statute, to the protections of Government Code §3300, 1 __________________________________________________________________________________
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et seq., the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act. (“POBRA”)
3. Plaintiff was also, at various time mentioned herein, was a public employee, as that term is used in Government Code §3501. Plaintiff is a member and was, at certain times mentioned herein, an elected officer of the Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association. The Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association was and is the recognized employee organization, as that term is used in Government Code §3501, for sworn police officers and sergeants employed by the City of Hermosa Beach/Hermosa Beach Police Department.
4. Defendants City of Hermosa Beach and Hermosa Beach Police Department are public agencies as that term is used in Government Code §3500, et seq. The Hermosa Beach Police Department is an employing public safety department, employer and/or public agency, as those terms are used in Government Code §3300, et seq.
5. Defendant Paul LeBaron is the Chief of Police for the City of Hermosa Beach and Hermosa Beach Police Department and is charged with the supervision and management of all management personnel of the Hermosa Beach Police Department.
Defendant LeBaron participated, supervised and/or was actively involved in the incident giving rise to this Complaint and did so in his official capacity.
6. At all times herein mentioned, DOES I-X, inclusive, were the agents, servants and employees of Defendants, City of Hermosa Beach and/or Hermosa Beach Police Department, and in doing the things hereinafter alleged, were acting within the scope of their authority as such agents, servants and employees with the permission and consent of Defendants. Plaintiff will amend the Complaint to allege true names and capacities of DOES I-X, inclusive when ascertained.
VENUE AND JURISDICTION
7. This matter is being brought before the Los Angeles County Superior Court , in that the underlying acts, omissions, injuries and related facts and circumstances giving rise to the present action occurred in the City of Hermosa Beach, 2 __________________________________________________________________________________
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County of Los Angeles, California. This Court has jurisdiction over the present matter because, as delineated within this complaint, the nature of the claims and amount in controversy meet the requirements of jurisdiction in the Superior Court. This Court is empowered with initial jurisdiction to entertain suits brought pursuant to California Government Code §3300, et seq., and for traditional mandamus action.
8. Plaintiff requests a jury trial on all non-mandamus relief.
9. Under Government Code §3309.5, Plaintiff need not exhaust all his administrative remedies. Moreover, Plaintiff has asserted his rights in the administrative action to no avail, and there are no additional administrative remedies available to him at this time. Therefore Plaintiff asserts that he has exhausted all administrative remedies required of him.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FACTS
10. Plaintiff is a tenured officer with the Hermosa Beach Police Department.
He is also an active member of the Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association and a member of its Board of Directors. Plaintiff, as a member of the HBPOA/Board of Directors was active in his opposition to the City Manager’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, and active in his opposition to two Police Lieutenants being granted status and pay as Captains without having to undergo a civil service testing process, as well as the City’s unlawful manner in which they changed the structure of the Police Department (promoting the Lieutenants without a testing process and providing them a gift of public funds; eliminating at least one sergeant and two lieutenant positions from the Hermosa Beach POA, and other violations of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act. It should be noted that the California Public Employment Relations Board has issued a charge against the City of Hermosa Beach for their unlawful actions.
11. In the five years leading up to the matter discussed below, Plaintiff had not received any disciplinary action, and had outstanding evaluations. He never had any sustained allegation of excessive force, nor any allegations of failing to report force.
12. On or about April 10, 2021, Plaintiff, other officers and sergeants of the 3 __________________________________________________________________________________
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Hermosa Beach Police Department and the Acting Watch Commander were involved in an arrest incident wherein a suspect had to be physically controlled after refusing to comply with lawful commands and approaching/closing the distance to the officers. At the time of an incident, the designated Watch Commander was present on scene and discussed the incident with officer, including Plaintiff, that same night.
13. After the April 10, 2021, arrest incident, the Watch Commander became aware that other officers that responded to the fight call, including Plaintiff, used force to take a suspect (a male) into custody. The Watch Commander observed officers dealing with a resistance/struggling suspect, and noticed that the suspect was bent over the side fender and hood of a police car as officers tried to maintain control over him.
Immediately after the arrest of the male, the Watch Commander spoke to the officers that were present and involved, including Plaintiff.
14. Prior to this incident, a new UOF Policy had been implemented in December 2020, and distributed, but there had been no in-house training on the policy.
At the time of the arrest incident, knowledge and/or understanding of Use-of-Force policy was inconsistent as to when to document force; as it was a new policy with many interpretations.
15. Based on the information provided to the Watch Commander, together with his own observations, the Watch Commander believed that the officers, including Plaintiff, had used force on the suspect and that the force used was required to be reported in a supplemental/use-of-force report.
16. After the incident, but during the same shift, the Watch Commander directed Plaintiff to write to a Use of Force report. This direction was given multiple times on April 10, 2021.
17. At the time of the Watch Commander’s next shift, believed to be April 11, 2021, when completing his own report on the incident, the Watch Commander reviewed three officer’s BWC, including videos that showed Plaintiff’s purported use of force.
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report and discussed this fact with Plaintiff and other officers.
18. The Watch Commander directed Plaintiff, again, to write a use-of-force report. Plaintiff indicated that he was going to speak to then Police Lieutenant Landon Phillips about whether a report was required or not and there were ongoing differences of opinions.
19. In April 2021, Plaintiff briefly discussed the issue with then Lieutenant Phillips, and Phillips indicated that he was going to research the issue and speak to a use-of-force instructor for the police department. Phillips never got back to Plaintiff.
20. In June 2021, the Hermosa Beach Police Department and the Hermosa Beach City Prosecutor filed misdemeanor charges against the suspect for resisting arrest, and a bench warrant was issued for the suspect when he failed to appear at his arraignment.
21. It is believed that some time in later 2021 or early 2022, Chief LeBaron, the City and the Hermosa Beach Police Department unilaterally promoted Lt. Phillips and Lt. Dorothy Scheid to Captain positions with a significant increase in pay, but without going through any competitive civil service promotional process. These actions caused a change in working conditions, including, but not limited to the removal of positions from the POA, increased the work load for police sergeants, and removal of promotional opportunities (as sergeants are no longer eligible to promote to lieutenant, nor are they eligible to promote to Police Captain without first serving as a Police Lieutenant). These actions by the City were undertaken without the consent of the POA and without meeting and conferring. The POA and Plaintiff opposed these actions.
22. In March 2022, Lt. Phillips and Lt. Dorothy Scheid filed a petition to be removed from the Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association, and the Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association, including Plaintiff as a Board of Director, opposed the efforts.
23. In March 2022, now “Captain” Phillips, initiated an personnel complaint against Plaintiff based on the April 10, 2021, arrest incident, and on March 11, 2022, 5 __________________________________________________________________________________
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the investigation was assigned to a private investigator.
24. Defendants did not complete an investigation nor issue any notice of intent to discipline to Plaintiff, or any other officer, within one year of the public agency’s discovery by a person authorized to initiate an investigation of the allegation of an act, omission, or other misconduct; to wit, the Watch Commander. The investigation was required to be completed on or before April 10, 2022.
25. On or about May 18, 2022, the Watch Commander and other officers involved in the April 10, 2021, arrest incident were interrogated by the assigned private investigator hired by the City to conduct the Internal Affairs Investigation. All of the interrogations were recorded and Acting Captain Phillips was present at the outset of the interrogations to provide the officers certain admonitions. During the interrogations, each officer, and the Watch Commander, were given an order not to discuss the matter with anyone other than their representative. These orders were objected to as unlawful, but the Department indicated that the order remained.
26. It is believed that the Watch Commander provided comments adverse to Plaintiff, but also provided materials and/or exculpatory evidence that would assist Plaintiff in challenging any disciplinary action and/or prosecuting the violations of his rights.
27. It is believed that at least two officers in involved in the arrest incident also provided statements that would be material/exculpatory to Plaintiff’s defense.
28. On May 19, 2022, Acting Captain Phillips requested that the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office to conduct a criminal investigation. Even though this request for a criminal investigation was initiated more than a year after the incident and more than a year after, the Department tried to conceal this fact by falsely claiming that the investigation was tolled during the District Attorney investigation. The District Attorney’s investigation was opened on May 20, 2022.
29. On June 22, 2022, Plaintiff was placed on administrative leave. Plaintiff was also given an unlawful order not to contact any HBPD employees for any reason 6 __________________________________________________________________________________
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during normal working hours without permission from Chief LeBaron and not to enter any HBPD facility. This order clearly inhibited Plaintiff’s ability to serve as a Board of Director for the Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association.
30. The District Attorney’s office determined that the male suspect was not complying with officers’ lawful commands and tried to leave the scene of his detention.
When the suspect was stopped, he became confrontational, cursed at officers, and “squared off” with the officers. Officers were forced to go hands on to counter the suspect’s resistance. Even after the force had been applied, the suspect continued to resist, make derogatory comments, and kick at an officer.
31. The District Attorney’s office determined Plaintiff acted objectively reasonable in pushing the suspect over the hood of the patrol car and attempted to keep the suspect’s head against the hood to counter the suspect’s resistance.
32. On November 1, 2022, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office (JSID) determined that Plaintiff’s actions were objectively reasonable and the degree of force used was relatively minor, and not more force than necessary.
33. On November 8, 2022, Plaintiff was informed, by Acting Captain Phillips, that he was under investigation for the April 10, 2021, incident.
34. On December 5, 2022, Plaintiff was interrogated about the April 2021 incident; the interrogation was recorded. Plaintiff, via counsel, raised/reported a number of violations of state law (POBRA).
35. At the conclusion of Plaintiff’s interrogation, Plaintiff requested that all documents regarding this case, including any communications with the District Attorney’s office, reports, draft reports, emails, post-its, handwritten notes, all recordings, all emails, everything be generated as material evidence under Penal Code section 135.5, and POBRA. Plaintiff further requested, Government Code §3303(g), if there's any subsequent interviews or further proceedings contemplated that all investigative materials be provided immediately.
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this case would result in Plaintiff’s termination, but may result in a lower form of discipline.
37. It is believed that the private investigator submitted his report to the Defendants on or about December 11, 2022, but then modified his report at the request of Acting Captain Phillips.
38. On or about January 18, 2023 and again on January 31, 2023, the Hermosa Beach Police Department, conducted a review of the investigation of the April 10, 2021, incident; the case was presented by Acting Captain Phillips. It was at these times that the department was contemplating further proceedings against Plaintiff and the other officers. No documents were provided to Plaintiff at these times.
39. On or about February 9, 2023, the Hermosa Beach Police Department, conducted a review of the investigation of the April 10, 2021, incident. It was at this time that the department was contemplating further proceedings against Plaintiff and the other officers. No documents were provided to Plaintiff at that time.
40. On or about March 30, 2023, Chief LeBaron found that the allegations against Plaintiff would be sustained and issued a notice of proposed disciplinary action based on both charges that Plaintiff was given notice of prior to his interrogation, and other charges that Plaintiff was not given notice of prior to appearing for interrogation.
41. When serving the notice of intent to discipline, none of the other officers’ interrogations, including that of the Watch Commander, were produced to Plaintiff.
42. On or about April 6, 2023, Plaintiff, via counsel, requested a predisciplinary meeting with the Chief of Police and made a request for undisclosed investigative materials and other materials relevant to his defense.
43. The Defendants falsely stated that all required documents had been produced, but that they would review the materials again and produce additional documents to the extent not prohibited by law.
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interrogated, including the interrogation of the Watch Commander.
45. On June 21, 2023, Plaintiff again requested copies of the recordings and/or transcripts of the other officers’ interrogation. On July 4, 2023, Captain Phillips denied the request falsely claiming that Plaintiff had been provided with all materials used in the disciplinary decision.
46. Plaintiff has information and belief that Captain Phillips has in the past made similarly false statements to protect himself from criminal liability under Penal Code §135.5.
47. Pursuant to the Hermosa Beach Rules and Regulations, no disciplinary action discipline can be initiated or implemented if it’s not done so within a reasonable time. Specifically, Rules and Regulations section 10.20 indicates that all action taken against any officer shall be initiated as soon as practical after the discovery of the violation, and at no time shall any disciplinary action be taken for violation that has occurred beyond a reasonable time period after discovery of the violation; this is a mandatory provision of the Rules and Regulations. Similarly, Hermosa Beach Rules and Regulations section 40.75 prohibits any officer of the Hermosa Beach Police Department, including the chief of police, from initiating disciplinary actions against any other officer when such action is the product of a violation that had been known to the initiating officer and the initiating officer had not taken action within a reasonable time period. Rules and Regulations defines “reasonable time period” to be 30 days unless there’s extreme extenuating circumstances. Respondents are violating their own rules and regulations.
48. Aside from the Hermosa Beach Police Department Rules and Regulations, there is also a policy and/or procedure for Internal Affairs/Administrative Review investigations that require that the Investigation will be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the time provisions of 3304(d) of the Government Code and that investigations will be complete within ninety (90) calendar days from the date the complaint was approved for investigation by the Chief of Police. 9 __________________________________________________________________________________
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49. The policy/procedure provides that “Any extension of the ninety (90) calendar day time period requires the specific approval of the Chief of Police. An initial extension of thirty (30) calendar days may be granted and the Investigator must state in writing the reason(s) for the extension. Additional extensions of fifteen (15) calendar days each may be granted. The accused Department Member shall be notified in writing by the assigned Investigator of an extension within seven (7) days after the extension was granted. Extenuating circumstances must be present for every extension.
50. In this case, the Chief of Police granted a number of extension, but the requests never provided “extenuating circumstances” for each request. Therefore, the Defendants have violated their own policies and procedures.
51. Even though Plaintiff has been interrogated, and even though the Department is contemplating further proceedings, Plaintiff has not be afforded the documents required under Government Code §§3303(g), 3305, and/or 3306.5.
52. It is believed that Defendants conducted and are conducting the investigation of Plaintiff in the manner in which they are as retaliation for invoking his rights under POBRA, for reporting violations of state law, and for his activities as an elected member of the HBPOA Board of Directors.
53. Defendants failed to comply with California state law, and have retaliated against Plaintiff because of his active membership and serving as an elected member of the HBPOA’s Board of Directors.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
VIOLATION OF GOVERNMENT CODE §3300, et seq.
54. Plaintiff George Brunn, for a First Cause of Action against Defendants City of Hermosa Beach, a Municipal Corporation; Hermosa Beach Police Department, a public safety department, and Paul LeBaron in his official capacity as Chief of Police (to the extent injunctive and/or mandamus relief is granted); and DOES I-X, inclusive, for a Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction, Permanent Injunction, Mandamus 10 __________________________________________________________________________________
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Relief and/or other Extraordinary Relief for violation of the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act, Government Code, as afforded under Government Code §3309.5, realleges paragraphs 1 through 53 as herein above set forth and further alleges:
55. Government Code §3303 mandates that when any public safety officer is under investigation and subjected to interrogation by his or her commanding officer, or any other member of the employing public safety department, that could lead to punitive action, the interrogation shall be conducted under the following conditions. For the purpose of this chapter, punitive action means any action that may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand, or transfer for purposes of punishment.
(c) The public safety officer under investigation shall be informed of the nature of the investigation prior to any interrogation. (g) The complete interrogation of a public safety officer may be recorded.
If a tape recording is made of the interrogation, the public safety officer shall have access to the tape if any further proceedings are contemplated or prior to any further interrogation at a subsequent time. The public safety officer shall be entitled to a transcribed copy of any notes made by a stenographer or to any reports or complaints made by investigators or other persons, except those which are deemed by the investigating agency to be confidential. No notes or reports that are deemed to be confidential may be entered in the officer’s personnel file. The public safety officer being interrogated shall have the right to bring his or her own recording device and record any and all aspects of the interrogation. (h) If prior to or during the interrogation of a public safety officer it is deemed that he or she may be charged with a criminal offense, he or she shall be immediately informed of his or her constitutional rights.
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rights under Government Code §3303 have been violated as he was not 1) notified as to the full nature and scope of the investigation, 2) not provided transcribed copies of any notes made by a stenographer or copies of any and all reports or complaints made by investigators or other persons, also known as the investigative materials; and/or 3) was not informed, either when placed on administrative leave, or served with the notice of investigation that he was his conduct could be deemed that he may be charged with a criminal offense immediately upon Defendants knowing that to be the case.
57. California Government Code § 3304(a) provides, in pertinent part, that “No public safety officer shall be subjected to punitive action, or denied promotion, or be threatened with any such treatment, because of the lawful exercise of the rights granted under this chapter, or the exercise of any rights under any existing administrative grievance procedure.
58. As alleged above, after Plaintiff exercised his rights under POBRA.
Thereafter, Defendants subjected Plaintiff to punitive action and/or threatened him with punitive action. because of the lawful exercise of rights granted under this chapter.
59. Government Code §3304(d)(1) provides, in pertinent part, “ Except as provided in this subdivision and subdivision (g), no punitive action, nor denial of promotion on grounds other than merit, shall be undertaken for any act, omission, or other allegation of misconduct if the investigation of the allegation is not completed within one year of the public agency’s discovery by a person authorized to initiate an investigation of the allegation of an act, omission, or other misconduct. This one-year limitation period shall apply only if the act, omission, or other misconduct occurred on or after January 1, 1998. In the event that the public agency determines that discipline may be taken, it shall complete its investigation and notify the public safety officer of its proposed discipline by a Letter of Intent or Notice of Adverse Action articulating the discipline that year, except as provided in paragraph (2). The public agency shall not be required to impose the discipline within that one-year period.
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61. Defendants did not complete their investigation nor propose punitive action against Plaintiff for the April 10, 2021, incident within one year. In fact, no punitive action was proposed against Plaintiff for 719 days from the date of discovery.
62. When Plaintiff requested copies of investigative files and/or investigative materials, pursuant to Government Code §3303(g), §3305, §3306, and/or §3306.5, the requests were either denied or not honored in total. In fact, copies of the recordings and/or transcripts from the other officers interrogations, including the Watch Commander’s, have not been produced.
63. Government Code §3306.5 provides, in pertinent part that:
(a) Every employer shall, at reasonable times and at reasonable intervals, upon the request of a public safety officer, during usual business hours, with no loss of compensation to the officer, permit that officer to inspect personnel files that are used or have been used to determine that officer's qualifications for employment, promotion, additional compensation, or termination or other disciplinary action.
(b) Each employer shall keep each public safety officer's personnel file or a true and correct copy thereof, and shall make the file or copy thereof available within a reasonable period of time after a request therefor by the officer.
64. Plaintiff alleges that he requested information, but was not, under Government Code §3306.5, allowed to review any and all personnel files and/or files used for personnel purposes.
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65. Given the violations of Government Code §3300, et seq., Defendants therefore violated Government Code §3309.5(a). As such, Plaintiff is entitled to relief under Government Code §3309.5(d)(1), which provides “In any case where the superior court finds that a public safety department has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the court shall render appropriate injunctive or other extraordinary relief to remedy the violation and to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature, including, but not limited to, the granting of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction prohibiting the public safety department from taking any punitive action against the public safety officer.”
66. Plaintiff seeks any and all relief properly afforded under Government Code §3309.5(d)(1), including, but not limited to Plaintiff having all copies of the punitive actions and/or Internal Affairs investigation removed from his files. Plaintiff further seeks injunctive/mandamus relief against Defendants, and each of them, forcing them to institute changes in policies and/or procedures so that Plaintiff and other officers are properly afforded all rights under POBRA.
67. Unless this court issues injunctive and/or mandamus relief curing the violations and preventing future violations of a similar nature, Plaintiff will suffer, and will continue to suffer, irreparable harm, including, but not limited to the fact that his rights, as afforded by California Government Code §3300, et seq., will be violated without remedy.
68. Plaintiff has no plain, speedy or adequate remedy under the law. Plaintiff has attempted to exhaust all administrative remedies to redress the violation of his rights. Furthermore, pursuant to Government Code Section 3309.5, Plaintiff need not pursue any administrative remedy in order to address this problem. Thus, Plaintiff is excused from or has exhausted his administrative remedies. This court is given initial jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to Government Code §3309.5.
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on a large class of persons, that is, public employees, and the necessity and financial burden of private enforcement of said benefit are such as to make appropriate the award of attorney fees pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure §1021.5.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
DECLARATORY RELIEF RE GOVERNMENT CODE §3300, ET SEQ
70. Plaintiff George Brunn, for a Second Cause of Action against Defendants City of Hermosa Beach, a Municipal Corporation; Hermosa Beach Police Department, a public safety department, as that term is used in Government Code §3309.5; the individually named Defendants; and DOES I-X, inclusive, for declaratory relief reallege paragraphs 1 through 69 as herein above set forth and further allege:
71. An actual controversy now exists between the Defendants and Plaintiff concerning officers’ rights under Government Code §3300, et seq., including what 1) what information and/or notices must be provided to officers that are under investigation by Defendants; 2) what documents must be provided to officers under investigation and when they must be provided; 3) when is the one year statute of limitations under Government Code §3304 trigger; 4) is an officer entitled to all investigative materials when he/she is facing punitive action; 5) what constitutes retaliation under Government Code §3304; and 6) what files/information must be produced to an officer for review under Government Code §3306.5. Plaintiff believes the Defendants violated his and other officers’ rights and that he/they are entitled to relief under Government Code §3309.5.
72. Plaintiff desires a judicial determination of the officers’ rights and remedies under Government Code §3300, et seq., as discussed above, so that he and other officers may know, what if any, relief officers are entitled to when their rights are violated and whether the processes used by Defendants will be permitted by the courts or must be modified to fall within compliance of Government Code §3300, et seq.
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74. The success of Plaintiff in this action will result in the enforcement of an important right affecting the public interest in that a significant benefit will be conferred on a large class of persons, that is, public employees, and the necessity and financial burden of private enforcement of said benefit are such as to make appropriate the award of attorney fees pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure §1021.5.
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION
VIOLATION OF GOVERNMENT CODE §3500, et seq.
(AGAINST ALL MUNICIPAL DEFENDANTS, AND INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS
IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES)
75. Plaintiff George Brunn, for a Third Cause of Action against Defendants City of Hermosa Beach, a Municipal Corporation; Hermosa Beach Police Department, a public safety department, as that term is used in Government Code §3309.5; the individually named Defendants; and DOES I-X, inclusive, for relief afforded by California Whistleblower protections, realleges paragraphs 1 through 56 as herein above set forth and further allege:
76. Government Code §3502 provides: “Except as otherwise provided by the Legislature, public employees shall have the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing for the purpose of representation on all matters of employer-employee relations. Public employees also shall have the right to refuse to join or participate in the activities of employee organizations and shall have the right to represent themselves individually in their employment relations with the public agency.”
77. Government Code §3502.1 provides: “No public employee shall be subject to punitive action or denied promotion, or threatened with any such treatment, for the exercise of lawful action as an elected, appointed, or recognized representative of any employee bargaining unit.”
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organizations shall not interfere with, intimidate, restrain, coerce or discriminate against public employees because of their exercise of their rights under Section 3502.”
79. Government Code §3506.5 provides “A public agency shall not do any of the following: (a) Impose or threaten to impose reprisals on employees, to discriminate or threaten to discriminate against employees, or otherwise to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees because of their exercise of rights guaranteed by this chapter.”
80. Plaintiff alleges that he was a member of, and elected Board of Director for the Hermosa Beach Police Department and engaged in activity protected under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
81. Defendants, and each of them, interfered with, intimidated, restrained, coerced and/or discriminate against Plaintiff because of his exercise of his rights under Section 3502. Defendants, further, subjected Plaintiff to punitive action and/or threatened him with such treatment, for the exercise of lawful action as an elected, appointed, or recognized representative of any employee bargaining unit.
82. Said actions by Defendants, include, but are not limited to ordering Plaintiff not to discuss the investigation, ordering Plaintiff not to contact any HBPD employee for any reason during normal working hours, ordering Plaintiff not to enter HBPD facilities, not providing a copy of the complaint giving rise to this action at the time of his interrogation, and/or not complying with its own Rules, Regulations, Policies and/or Procedures during the investigation and/or discipline of Plaintiff.
83. Government Code §3511 provides that the changes made to Sections 3501, 3507.1, and 3509 of the Government Code by legislation enacted during the 1999–2000 Regular Session of the Legislature shall not apply to persons who are peace officers as defined in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff seeks judgment against Defendants, and each of them, on all causes of action as follows:
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1. Plaintiff seeks any and all relief he is entitled to relief under Government Code §3309.5(d)(1), which provides “In any case where the superior court finds that a public safety department has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the court shall render appropriate injunctive or other extraordinary relief to remedy the violation and to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature, including, but not limited to, the granting of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction prohibiting the public safety department from taking any punitive action against the public safety officer.”
2. Injunctive/mandamus relief compelling Defendants to change their policies, practices and procedures related to the investigation and discipline of peace officers.
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3. Plaintiff desires a judicial determination of the officers’ rights and remedies under Government Code §3300, et seq., so the parties may know, what if any, relief Plaintiff and/or the other officers are entitled to and whether the process used by Defendants will be permitted by the courts or must be modified to fall within compliance of Government Code §3300, et seq. If violations are found, Plaintiff seeks any and all relief they are entitled to the fullest extent afforded under Government Code §3309.5.
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4. Plaintiff seeks any and all relief he is entitled to relief under Government Code §3500, et seq., and a make-whole remedy, including any and all appropriate injunctive or other extraordinary relief to remedy the violation and to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature, including, but not limited to, the granting of a 18 __________________________________________________________________________________
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temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction prohibiting the public safety department from taking any punitive action against the public safety officer.”
5. Injunctive/mandamus relief compelling Defendants to change their policies, practices and procedures related to the investigation and discipline of peace officers.
6. Attorney fees and costs as allowed by law;
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7. Attorney fees pursuant to statute and/or California Code of Civil Procedure §1021.5.
8. For costs of suit incurred herein; and
9. Such other and further relief as the court deems proper under the circumstances.
Dated: July 10, 2023 COREY W. GLAVE, ATTORNEY AT LAW
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Plaintiff hereby requests a jury trial on all claims and cause of action giving rise to the right to a jury trial.
Dated: July 10, 2023 COREY W. GLAVE, ATTORNEY AT LAW
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The undersigned declares as follows:
I am the Plaintiff in this action. I have read the foregoing COMPLAINT, and know the contents thereof. Said Complaint was written with the assistance of counsel. I believe the contents are true, except as to the matters which are therein stated on information or belief, and as to those matters I believe them to be true.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signed this ____ day of July, 2023, in Los Angeles County. /s/ George Brunn
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Claudia Berman - Item 25-AS-080
Millie Velasco - Item 25-AS-080
1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 30, 2025
6:00 p.m.
1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Michael D.
Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese, Senior Management Analyst
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1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Saemann called the Open Session to order at 6:12 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jeff Bonafede.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum. All members were present.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no Closed Session. No Closed Session Report was provided.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Saemann announced the following community events:
• Coffee with a Cop is taking place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Java Man from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The community was invited to attend. • Carrie and the Prom is taking place on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Community Center Theater. This event is for ages 18 and up. The event features a reception including a 70's-themed prom and tours of local
2 filming locations at 7:00 p.m. and a screening of the horror classic "Carrie" at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are $10.
• Friends of the Park is hosting Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Edith Rodaway Friendship Park on 350 Prospect Ave. Families are welcome to enjoy a costume contest, face painting, a photo booth, games and pumpkin decorating.
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the order of the agenda.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
7.a RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY LEADERS KATHY KNOLL AND JEFF
BONAFEDE
Mayor Saemann read a Certificate of Recognition into the record, acknowledging Kathy Knoll and Jeff Bonafede for their contributions to the City.
Kathy Knoll provided comments.
Jeff Bonafede provided comments.
7.b RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - OCTOBER 15, 2025
Mayor Saemann read a proclamation into the record recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2025 to October 15, 2025.
7.c RECOGNIZNG CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY ON OCTOBER 1, 2025 Mayor Saemann read a proclamation into the record recognizing California Clean Air Day on October 1, 2025.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Francois opened Public Comment.
In Person Public Comment:
• Sarah Harper
• Jan Brittain
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• Nancy Schwappach
• Rory Barish
• Jeff Prugh
• Quint Carroll
• Eric Horne
Virtual Public Comment:
• Josh Krasnegor
• Anthony Higgins
9. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Saemann provided comments about the upcoming Mayor's Town Hall at the Clark Building.
10. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND
STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Francois provided the following announcements:
• Attended the Los Angeles County Library Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025;
• Attended Locale 90254: Oktoberfest event on Saturday, September 27, 2025;
• Attended the Leadership Herrmosa Beach orientation with Mayor Saemann on September 13, 2025; and
• Attended the City of Redondo Beach's groundbreaking ceremony for the open space improvement at the corner of Herondo Street and Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried
4 11.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ON THE AGENDA
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
Motion Carried
11.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve the minutes of the September 9, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried
11.c CHECK REGISTERS - 25-AS-076
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the check registers for the period of September 3, 2025, through September 17, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
Motion Carried
11.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 25-AS-074
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the June 2025 and July 2025 Cash Balance Reports.
Motion Carried
11.e REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JUNE 2025 - 25-AS-071
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the June 2025 Financial Reports.
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11.f REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JULY 2025 - 25-AS-072
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the July 2025 Financial Reports.
Motion Carried
11.g REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2024–25 TO FY 2025–26, APPROVAL OF RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS - 25-AS-079
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve the budget reappropriation of certain unspent FY 2024-25 amounts to the FY 2025–26 Budget.
Motion Carried
11.h CITY’S TREASURER’S REPORT - 25-AS-073
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the June 2025 and July 2025 City Treasurer’s Reports.
Motion Carried
11.i ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HMBC SECTION 17.42.180.D, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (TA 25-02), TO EXTEND THE SHORT-TERM
VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEARS
UNTIL OCTOBER 25, 2027 - 25-CDD-136
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To adopt by title only and waive second reading of Ordinance No. ORD25-1489 titled “Approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 25-02), amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 17.42.180.D, extending the short-term vacation rental program an additional two years and determining the ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)"; determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinances in a newspaper of general circulation
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Motion Carried
11.j REPORT ON RECENT ACTIONS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR POSSIBLE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF CALL UP DE NOVO REVIEW UNDER HBMC SECTION 2.52.040 - 25-CDD-133
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission Special Meeting of September 8, 2025, and the Regular Meeting of September 16, 2025.
Motion Carried
11.k PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 25-CDD131 Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the tentative agendas for the October 13, 2025 Special Meeting and the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried
11.l PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MINUTES - 25-PW-076
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 16, 2025.
Motion Carried
11.m OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 707 (DURAZO) - 25-CCO-041 Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To take a position in opposition of Senate Bill 707 (SB 707) and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter expressing the City’s position.
Motion Carried
7 11.n CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 - 25-PW-065
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of September 17, 2025.
Motion Carried
11.o APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
BETWEEN WESTGROUP DESIGNS AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH - 25-PW-061
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve the proposed fourth amendment to agreement with Westgroup Designs, Inc. to provide on-call architectural services extending the term to October 11, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment, approve minor modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the City Clerk attesting the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
11.p LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2025 - 25-CMO-063
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the June 2025 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
Motion Carried
11.q LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2025 - 25-CMO-064
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To receive and file the July 2025 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
Motion Carried
8 11.r APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH HERMOSA BEACH YOUTH
BASKETBALL FOR USE OF THE HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY
CENTER GYMNASIUM AND ROOMS AND OUTDOOR BASKETBALL
FACILITIES - 25-CR-069
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To approve a three-year agreement with HBYB for use of the Hermosa Beach Community Center gymnasium and rooms, and outdoor basketball facilities commencing with the 2025-26 winter season through the 2028 summer season; determine the approval of the agreement with Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball (HBYB) to provide use of the Hermosa Beach Community Center gymnasium and rooms and outdoor basketball facilities would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15304 (e); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Motion Carried
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
12.a ITEM TO BE CONTINUED - INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HBMC SECTION 2.52.40 RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTIONS
City Council continued the item to the next regular City Council meeting on October 14, 2025.
12.b INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HBMC SECTION 10.36.010 TO INCREASE PARKING METER RATES - 25-AS-069
Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided information.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Director Walker provided information.
Senior Management Analyst Kenneth Bales provided information.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
• George Barks
• Vincent Busam
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Virtual Public Comment:
• Anthony Higgins
• Josh Krasnegor
• Matt McCool
• Ann Gotthoffer
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided information about the Finance Subcommittee meeting.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions and provided comments.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions and provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Mayor Saemann provided comments.
Moved by: Mayor Saemann
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To introduce by title only and waive first reading of Ordinance No. ORD25-1490 titled “Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.36 Parking Meters, Increasing Meter Rates”, as amended, to increase parking meter rates to $3 and parking in beach lots A, B, and C to $3.50.
Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Councilmember Keegan
Motion Carried
12.c INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HBMC SECTION 10.36.010 TO METER LOT E - 25-PW-075
Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided a presentation.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Director Walker and Senior Management Analyst provided information.
In Person Public Comment:
• George Barks
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• Ben Robishaw
• Duncan Pipes
Virtual Public Comment:
• Josh Krasnegor
• Anthony Higgins
• Mike T.
• Matt McCool
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Keegan provided comments.
Mayor Saemann provided comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
To take no action to meter Lot E.
Ayes (4): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Councilmember Jackson
Motion Carried
13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
13.a APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENT—AMATEUR ATHLETIC
UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
MATCHES - 25-CR-067
Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese provided a presentation.
Councilmember Keegan provided comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s (“Commission”) recommendation to allow a new Impact Level II special event, the AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League
11 Matches on the volleyball courts north of the Pier within the Commercial Zone on Sunday, October 12, on the 2025 Special Events Calendar; and determine the approval of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (e).
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
13.b ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR CIP 619– KELLY COURTS IMPROVEMENTS - 25-PW-057
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.
In Person Public Comment:
• Scott Hayes
Councilmember Keegan provided comments.
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To award a construction contract for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 619–Kelly Courts Improvements to All-American Construction Solutions in the amount of $825,999, ratifying City staff determination that lower bids were non-responsible (lowest-bid); authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $124,000 and to approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved project contingency; adopt the Resolution No. RES-25-7522 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 619 Kelly Courts Improvements Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a Project Payment Account”; authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion of the project and the City Clerk to record the document with Los Angeles County; approve the proposed fourth amendment to an agreement with NUVIS & Associates to provide on-call landscape architectural services extending the term to December 3, 2026; determine the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and section 15302 (Replacement and Reconstruction); and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract and proposed contract amendment, approve minor modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the City Clerk attesting the agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney. A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Keegan,
12 accepted by Councilmember Jackson, that Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols work with HBYB to coordinate their practices at the Community Center gym should their practices be impacted during construction.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
13.c AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ONCALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADMINISTRATION AND LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES - 25-PW064 Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To award a contract for on-call CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services to Tina Gall at a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for a term of five years ending October 1, 2030; award a contract for oncall CDBG Administration and Labor Compliance Services to Willdan Engineering at a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for a term of five years ending October 1, 2030; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed agreements subject to approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes (5): Mayor Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried
13.d REQUEST TO REVIEW THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT AND INPUT ON THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) - 25-PW-074
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a presentation.
Councilmember Francois asked various questions.
Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Councilmember Keegan asked various questions.
Mayor Saemann asked various questions.
City Clerk Myra Maravilla provided information.
13 Councilmember Jackson asked various questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Detoy asked various questions.
In Person Public Comment:
• David Grethen
• Scott Hayes
Moved by: Councilmember Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
To receive and file the report.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION 1
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To bring back an action item to appoint Mayor Saemann, Councilmember Jackson, and two members of the Public Works Commission to a subcommittee to formalize the roles and responsibilities of the Public Works Commission.
Ayes (4): Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Mayor Saemann
Motion Carried
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Francois moved to remove the future agenda item to discuss Ordinance No. ORD-98-5937 (Historic/Landmark Designations) from the tentative future agenda. The motion failed due to a lack of second.
Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided information about CEQA review pertaining to historic and landmark designations.
Councilmember Jackson requested support for an update on the City's homelessness response program to include a discussion on car camping. Mayor Saemann provided support for this item.
14.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 25-CMO-065
15. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Steve Napolitano provided a City Manager Update.
16. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. ADJOURNMENT
14 The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-AS-084
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
CHECK REGISTERS
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for the period of September 24, 2025 through October 2, 2025. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.
Attachments:
1. Check Register 9/24/2025
2. Check Register 9/25/2025
3. Check Register 10/2/2025
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Approved: Steve Napolitano, Interim City Manager
09/24/2025
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110032 9/24/2025 23785 10-33 INDUSTRIES 00005 CSO VEHICLE CRADLEPOINT INSTALLATION 715-3302-5403 10,288.75
715-3302-5403 557.75
715-3302-5403 543.81
23785 Total : 11,390.31
110033 9/24/2025 05817 ACCELA INC. INC-ACC62176 GO HERMOSA SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 715-1206-4201 7,504.54
05817 Total : 7,504.54
110034 9/24/2025 23727 ADVANCED SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES 1934 TRAILER & PORTABLE BARRIERS 150-2109-4201 109,534.00
23727 Total : 109,534.00
110035 9/24/2025 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 102991 CROSSING GUARD SERVICE/8.17-8.30.25 146-2102-4201 14,713.99
06827 Total : 14,713.99
110036 9/24/2025 22728 AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY INC 134762D MR#805125 FRONT SEAT REPAIR #47 715-3302-4311 890.00
22728 Total : 890.00
110037 9/24/2025 23194 ANHORN, TIM PO44474 TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT 145-3416-4201 40.00
23194 Total : 40.00
110038 9/24/2025 23877 AVILA, PAUL PO44476 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT/FALL 2025 001-1204-4317 2,455.00
23877 Total : 2,455.00
110039 9/24/2025 20942 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 1039965 CITY ATTNY SVS/GENERAL/AUG25 001-1131-4201 33,355.78
1039966 CITY ATTNY/GREENWICH UNDERGROUND/AUG25
001-2142 4,001.90
1039967 CITY ATTNY SVS/LAND USE/AUG25
001-1131-4201 3,178.00
1039968 CITY ATTNY SVS/CODE ENFORCEMENT/AUG25
705-1133-4201 1,555.56
1039970 CITY ATTNY SVS/ICRMA V CITY HB/AUG25
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110039 9/24/2025 20942 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP (Continued) 705-1133-4201 31.40
1039971 CITY ATTNY SVS/KOERNER V CITY HB/AUG25
705-1133-4201 8,532.41
1039972 CITY ATTNY SVS/KRASNEGOR V CITY HB/AUG25
705-1133-4201 3,937.20
1039973 CITY ATTNY SVS/HUMAN RESOURCES/AUG25
001-1203-4201 7,750.60
1039974 CITY ATTNY SVS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/AUG25
001-1131-4201 2,122.60
1039975 CITY ATTNY SVS/MUNI FINANCE/AUG25
001-1131-4201 2,579.60
1039976 CITY ATTNY SVS/PW CONSTRUCTION/AUG25
001-1131-4201 7,599.60
1039977 CITY ATTNY SVS/CEQA ADVICE/AUG25
001-1131-4201 77.20
1039978 CITY ATTNY SVS/PRA BY ARC/AUG25
001-1131-4201 23,840.20
1039979 CITY ATTNY SVS/SHARED PROJ WORK/AUG25
001-1131-4201 625.40
20942 Total : 99,187.45
110040 9/24/2025 06409 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 4297674 MAT REQ 898126/ASPHALT 001-3104-4309 175.58
4310441 MAT REQ 898127/ASPHALT
001-3104-4309 127.31
06409 Total : 302.89
110041 9/24/2025 23908 CASE, JOHNNY TR1250 PER DIEM - APA CONF 9.28-10.1.25 001-4101-4317 155.00
23908 Total : 155.00
110042 9/24/2025 09632 CDWG AF7PD6I CYBERSECURITY LOG STORAGE/JUN25 715-1206-4201 174.69
AF7PD6M CYBERSECURITY LOG STORAGE/JUL25
715-1206-4201 195.19
AG1RG3L MAT REQ 909778 PRINTER TONER
715-1206-4305 651.98
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110042 9/24/2025 09632 CDWG (Continued) Total : 1,021.86 110043 9/24/2025 23578 CENTERS OF CA, A MEDICAL CORP, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 880097571 PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVAL 9.5.25 001-1203-4320 218.00
88018550 PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVAL 8.28.25
001-1203-4320 218.00
23578 Total : 436.00
110044 9/24/2025 00364 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 841179 MAT REQ 805316/FINGERPRINTING/AUG25 001-1203-4251 192.00
00364 Total : 192.00
110045 9/24/2025 22926 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1072905 MR#805128 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS 715-3302-4311 207.57
109-1072907 MR#805125 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 65.66
109-1072911 MR#805126 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-3109-4311 24.56
109-1072944 MR#805118 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-4204-4311 196.87
109-1072945 MR#805117 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 196.87
109-107908 MR#805127 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 54.79
12-6774686 MR#805120 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 50.78
12-6774824 MR#805119 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 35.70
12-6774905 MR#805121 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-3109-4311 5.78
22926 Total : 838.58
110046 9/24/2025 19884 FRONTIER 323-155-6779-0822065 FIBER OPTIC LINES/SEPT25 715-1206-4201 239.63
19884 Total : 239.63
110047 9/24/2025 19884 FRONTIER 310-372-6186-0831895 2ND FL CITY HALL FAX LINE/SEPT25 001-1121-4304 22.99
001-1141-4304 23.00
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110047 9/24/2025 19884 FRONTIER (Continued)
001-1201-4304 22.99
001-1202-4304 23.00
001-1203-4304 22.95
19884 Total : 114.93
110048 9/24/2025 19884 FRONTIER 310-379-0652-1216159 EOC LANDLINES/DEPT25 001-1201-4304 111.85
19884 Total : 111.85
110049 9/24/2025 00427 GFOA 5712 BUDGET AWARD PROGRAM FEE, 25/26 BUDGET 001-1202-4201 495.00
00427 Total : 495.00
110050 9/24/2025 14476 GORODETSKY, VITALY Parcel 4186 028 045 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/2024 001-6871 142.37
105-3105 24.61
14476 Total : 166.98
110051 9/24/2025 23876 GREENWICH VILLAGE UNDERGROUND PO44465 DEPOSIT REIMBURSEMENT 313-8114-4201 283,745.00
23876 Total : 283,745.00
110052 9/24/2025 13330 HAJOCA CORPORATION S176784210.001 MR#898271 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 001-4204-4309 428.62
13330 Total : 428.62
110053 9/24/2025 22869 KOA CORPORATION 000024500-6 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SVS/AUG25 115-8105-4201 1,018.00
22869 Total : 1,018.00
110054 9/24/2025 18137 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2305.9-013 ADVISORY SERVICE 001-1201-4201 1,092.00
18137 Total : 1,092.00
110055 9/24/2025 23799 LM INVESTIGATIONS LLC 2025-0005 BACKGROUND&POLYGRAPHS FOR PD APPLICANTS 001-2101-4201 4,437.30
23799 Total : 4,437.30
110056 9/24/2025 22925 LOEZA, JOANNE PO44387 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - SUMM25
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110056 9/24/2025 22925 LOEZA, JOANNE (Continued)
001-2101-4317 218.36
22925 Total : 218.36
110057 9/24/2025 23206 LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR ALCOHOL PO40930 MOBILE MENTAL HEALTH TEAM/AUG25 150-1201-4201 41,230.15
23206 Total : 41,230.15
110058 9/24/2025 22038 MARQUEZ-VIRAMONTES, MARIA TR1249 PER DIEM - PROP RM MGMT TRAINING 001-2101-4317 100.00
22038 Total : 100.00
110059 9/24/2025 20898 MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 326579 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES/JUL25 001-1201-4201 43,208.00
327827 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES/AUG25
001-1201-4201 39,771.00
20898 Total : 82,979.00
110060 9/24/2025 23886 MOSSOTTI, AIMEE PO44586 CITATION (35032516) REFUND - OVERPAID 001-3302 83.00
23886 Total : 83.00
110061 9/24/2025 11539 NETRIX LLC CI-024077 IT SUPPORT SERVICES/SEPT25 715-1206-4201 30,558.88
CI-024081 MANAGED CYBERSECURITY SVS/SEPT25
715-1206-4201 5,075.00
11539 Total : 35,633.88
110062 9/24/2025 06473 NOWDOCS INTERNATIONAL, INC 70735 GREEN A/P CHECK STOCK 001-1202-4305 220.00
001-1202-4305 21.45
06473 Total : 241.45
110063 9/24/2025 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 433757933001 MAT REQ 782682/OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-2101-4305 98.70
438518137001 MAT REQ 804977/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 74.38
13114 Total : 173.08
110064 9/24/2025 23899 PECKHAM & MCKEENEY #1 CM EXEC RECRUITMENT - RETAINER FEE
09/24/2025
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110064 9/24/2025 23899 PECKHAM & MCKEENEY (Continued)
001-1203-4201 10,000.00
23899 Total : 10,000.00
110065 9/24/2025 23086 PROCORE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. INV00264007 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 001-4202-4201 22,334.48
23086 Total : 22,334.48
110066 9/24/2025 13255 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 105140 MR#898273 LOCKSMITH PARTS & SVS 001-4204-4309 65.91
105153 MR#898272 LOCKSMITH PARTS & SVS
001-4204-4309 249.53
13255 Total : 315.44
110067 9/24/2025 20547 SADOWSKI, MARGARET A Parcel 4184 015 044 SEWER & STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2024 001-6871 142.37
105-3105 24.61
20547 Total : 166.98
110068 9/24/2025 16425 SAFEWAY INC VONS ACCT 150882 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SUPPLIES/AUG25 001-4601-4308 92.11
16425 Total : 92.11
110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA 0175967-0243430 CC LUMBAR SUPPORT ERGONOMIC CHAIR 001-4201-4305 131.94
001-4201-4305 12.86
05H0034513168 CC PD WATER DELIVERY/AUG25
001-2101-4305 378.78
05h8710331344 CC WATER DELIVERY/AUG25
001-4601-4305 250.70
1004800668 CC RUNNING BOARDS FOR PD FORD LIGHTNING
715-2101-4311 379.95
715-2101-4311 37.05
1032255-5897836 CC OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PW ADMIN OFFICE
001-4202-4305 238.10
001-4202-4305 13.63
1067650-9789806 CC P.A.R.K. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM EQUIP
001-4601-4308 127.02
11897 CC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
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110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-2101-4315 170.00
151027 CC HB CONCERT SERIES GUITAR PICKS
001-4604-4201 127.00
1708/TR1244 CC PISTOL TRAINING 9.11-9.12.25/DIGENOVA
001-2101-4317 500.00
17369 CC CITY YARD SECURITY GATE INTERCOM
715-4204-4201 1,364.44
1757601-8824256 CC ERGONOMIC FOOTREST
001-4101-4305 25.56
001-4101-4305 2.49
1816927-5549027 CC DEPT SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 74.97
001-2101-4305 7.30
2010613094073794 CC MR#583834 POSTER BOARDS
001-4202-4201 158.74
2039274-6869050 CC IPHONE CASE FOR CITY CELL PHONE
001-4202-4305 26.30
001-4202-4305 2.56
21000005777 CC FISHING BAIT STATIONS FOR THE PIER
001-3301-4309 341.95
001-3301-4309 33.34
223116108 CC AC FILTER FOR THE MOTOR OFFICE.
001-4204-4309 61.99
23693 CC METAL GRATES FOR DRAINS
001-3301-4201 659.80
27266724 CC DRAIN GRATE FOR 14TH STREET RESTROOMS
001-3301-4309 39.52
001-3301-4309 4.06
3479616-0221866 CC RANGE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4201 411.48
001-2101-4201 40.11
3865065-9893865 CC GENERAL FACILITY NEEDS: CLARK BUILDING 001-4601-4201 13.98
001-4601-4201 1.36
40613M ENGRAVED PLATES FOR CHIEF PLAQUE
001-2101-4305 30.00
001-2101-4305 3.15
407512 cc COMM THEATRE RIG LIGHTING PARTS
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110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-4601-4308 381.70
4451491-2939448 CC BATTERIES FOR THE TOILET SENSORS
001-4204-4309 99.98
001-4204-4309 9.74
47196 SWAT GEAR
170-2105-5401 231.90
170-2105-5401 20.95
4810519-5501029 CC CPR TRAINING
001-2101-4317 193.39
001-2101-4317 19.01
5747409-9172211 CC CELL PHONE CASES- WALKING PICK-UP PROGRA 001-4601-4308 58.46
581304 CC RECRUITMENT LUNCH
001-2101-4329 30.08
6.12.25 CC LEBARON PHONE STORAGE/FINAL MONTH
001-2101-4305 2.99
600009683 CC SWAT GEAR
170-2105-5401 127.98
6896817-8096246 CC SUPPLIES FOR THE CLARK BUILDING
301-8689-4201 734.91
301-8689-4201 71.64
6901 CC DESK CHAIR FOR BRANDON ARAUJO
001-4202-4305 620.96
001-4202-4305 43.39
7015136-3341816 CC ERGONOMIC DESK SUPPLIES FOR CDD STAFF 001-4101-4305 49.97
001-4101-4305 4.87
710008157 CC SEAT BELT EXTENDERS FOR PD VEHICLES
001-2101-4305 193.36
73120 CC FUEL PUMP FOR THE STEAM CLEANER
715-3104-4311 159.78
715-3104-4311 16.78
7813710-6655429 CC HAZARDOUS CLEAN-UP SPILL KITS
001-3104-4309 103.09
001-3104-4309 11.55
001-3104-4309 15.37
7907883 CC RENTAL OF BARRICADES FOR THE STRAND
001-3104-4201 48.51
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110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
8.10.25 CC VPDC STAFF CLOCK IN SOFTWARE/AUG25
001-4601-4308 19.95
8.13.25 CC WTF EMPLOYEE MEETING
001-2101-4329 72.92
8.22.25 CC VEHICLE CHARGING 8.22.25
715-2101-4311 5.97
8362066-1917058 CC FIRST AID KIT FOR THE CLARK BUILDING 301-8689-4201 136.63
301-8689-4201 13.32
87147 CC TASK FORCE MEAL 8.26.25
001-2101-4305 183.04
8895537-3040203 CC HAZARDOUS CLEAN-UP SPILL KITS
001-3104-4309 57.80
001-3104-4309 5.64
9295748-6890636 CC OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PW ADMIN OFFICE
001-4202-4305 261.10
9296261-5920233 CC TABLECLOTHS FOR CLARK BUILDING
001-4601-4201 517.23
001-4601-4201 50.43
9353348-0610637 CC RANGE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4201 44.00
001-2101-4201 4.29
9732895-5160239 CC CLARK BUILDING WIFI ROUTER HOUSING
001-4601-4201 24.12
9785542-3446626 CC FAUCET HEAD FOR FORT LOTS-O-FUN
001-4204-4309 20.90
001-4204-4309 2.04
AUG25 CC SUPERCHARGER FEES/AUG25
715-2101-4311 60.25
BBY01-807075682406CC COMMUNITY THEATRE A/V EQUIP
001-4601-4201 553.73
CR6896817-8096246 CC RETURNED DOOR STOPPERS
301-8689-4201 -54.86
CR9295748-6890636 CC CANCELLED ORDER - SHIPMENT LOST
001-4202-4305 -237.40
F0251421 CC CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIALS
001-3104-4309 295.55
001-3104-4309 22.91
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110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
F0251430 CC CONCRETE REPAIR MATERIALS
001-3104-4309 298.95
001-3104-4309 23.17
ML0HQLXLX CC SENIOR CENTER MOVIES/MUSIC/AUG25
001-4601-4308 10.99
ML0HS1FF2F CC SENIOR CENTER CLOUD STORAGE/AUG25
001-4601-4308 0.99
PO44319 CC FLASH DRIVES FOR JOBSITE PHOTOS
160-3102-4309 291.94
160-3102-4309 22.63
PO44329 CC SPECIALITY WRENCHES
001-3104-4309 235.55
001-3104-4309 20.61
PO44330 CC TRAILER REPAIR PARTS
715-4206-4309 60.48
715-4206-4309 5.29
PO44331 CC SMALLER JACK FOR REMOTE REPAIRS
715-4206-4309 109.99
715-4206-4309 9.62
PO44332 CC SANDING MATERIALS
001-4204-4309 56.93
001-4204-4309 4.98
PO44342 VEHICLE REPAIR TOOL
715-4206-4309 339.64
715-4206-4309 25.50
PO44365 CC CDD OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4201-4305 173.96
001-4201-4305 16.96
PO44383 STC TRAINING - N. RODRIGUEZ
001-2101-4313 100.00
PO44386 CC PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DINNER 8.19.
001-4101-4305 71.02
PO44422 CC CLARK BLDG OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUPPLIES
001-4601-4201 53.41
PO44429 CC CLARK BUILDING OPEN HOUSE EVENT SUPPLIES
001-4601-4201 13.15
PO44436 CC HUMAN TRAFFICKING COURSE/MARQUEZ
001-2101-4313 100.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
PO44487 CC ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR CITY TRAILER
715-4204-4201 66.96
715-4204-4201 5.19
PO44488 TOW HITCH FOR A TRUCK
160-3102-4309 194.98
160-3102-4309 17.06
PO44574 CC QUARTERLY STAFF TRAINING
001-4601-4317 106.00
PO44576 CC FALL 2025 REGISTRATION/CALDERON
001-4201-4317 508.61
PO44605 CC CONFERENCE REGISTRATION/BECKER
001-4101-4317 275.00
S04152 CC SWAT GEAR
170-2105-5401 217.05
170-2105-5401 19.50
TR1191 CC FLIGHT REFUND/LEBARON
001-2101-4317 -530.48
TR1222 CC CALEA CONF/LOEZA
001-2101-4317 594.90
TR1229 cc CALEA CONF 8.7-8.8.25/PHILLIPS
001-2101-4317 198.30
TR1229 CC TRANSPORT @CALEA CONF/PHILLIPS
001-2101-4317 97.89
TR1233 CC FBI CONF 8.3-8.5.25/POELSTRA
001-2101-4317 846.79
TR1235-36/8918 CC CONF REGISTRATION/TANABE&FUJISAKI
001-2101-4317 1,145.00
TR1241 CC EV OP TRAINING 8.27-8.29.25/MORENO
001-2101-4317 389.82
TR1242 CC EV OP TRAINING 8.27-8.29.25/SLACK
001-2101-4317 389.82
TR1243 CC CMPA CONF 11.2-11.6.25/RAMOS
001-3302-4317 806.35
TR1243 CC CMPA CONF 11.2-11.6.25/RAMOS
001-3302-4317 246.97
TR1243 CC CMPA CONF REG 11.2-11.6.25/RAMOS
001-3302-4317 1,025.00
TR1250 CC APA CA CONF 9.28-10.1.25/CASE
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110069 9/24/2025 03353 SBCU VISA (Continued)
001-4101-4317 1,048.93
WS372288 CC REPLACEMENT BASKETBALL RIMS
001-6101-4309 644.84
001-6101-4309 56.54
03353 Total : 21,396.83
110070 9/24/2025 23887 SILVA, EDDIE PO44591 CITATION (42008658) REFUND - OVERPAID 001-3302 83.00
23887 Total : 83.00
110071 9/24/2025 23888 SLAY, DAVID PO44592 CITATION (44017385) REFUND - OVERPAID 001-3302 68.00
23888 Total : 68.00
110072 9/24/2025 23651 SUPERB ENGINEERING, INC. PYMT#4 SOUTH PARK REPAIRS/JUL25 301-8603-4201 23,040.06
23651 Total : 23,040.06
110073 9/24/2025 00123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE Acct 1009 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/SEPT25 001-3104-4309 2,651.26
001-3302-4309 36.68
001-4204-4309 3,084.26
001-6101-4309 759.37
105-2601-4309 605.89
160-3102-4201 4,763.96
715-4206-4309 130.29
001-2021 174.63
001-2022 -174.63
00123 Total : 12,031.71
110074 9/24/2025 19648 US BANK 3003168 2020 REFUNDING LEASE REVENUE BONDS 201-1220-6701 129,100.00
201-1220-6901 465,861.44
19648 Total : 594,961.44
110075 9/24/2025 23889 WATKINS, TINA PO44593 CITATION (42010694-95) REFUND - OVERPAID 001-3302 151.00
23889 Total : 151.00
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110076 9/24/2025 02873 WESTERN GRAPHIX 60883 EMPLOYEE ID CARDS 001-2101-4201 188.00
001-2101-4201 17.55
02873 Total : 205.55
110077 9/24/2025 23201 WHITNEY, JACOB TR1240 PER DIEM - APA CONF 9.28-10.1.25 001-4101-4317 155.00
23201 Total : 155.00
46 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 1,386,171.45 46 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 1,386,171.45
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
110078 9/25/2025 22400 MBM GEAR 69095 POLOS AND JACKETS FOR HBPD 001-2101-4317 6,345.75
001-1201-4305 96.00
001-2101-4317 30.00
001-2101-4317 650.49
001-1201-4305 9.79
22400 Total : 7,132.03
110079 9/25/2025 23899 PECKHAM & MCKENNEY #1 CM EXEC RECRUITMENT - RETAINER FEE 001-1203-4201 10,000.00
23899 Total : 10,000.00
2 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 17,132.03
2 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 17,132.03
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110080 10/2/2025 23796 AED BRANDS LLC 183880 AEDS FOR PATROL VEHICLES 715-2101-5402 15,500.00
715-2101-5402 1,511.25
23796 Total : 17,011.25
110081 10/2/2025 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 103310 CROSSING GUARD SERVICE/8.31-9.31.25 146-2102-4201 15,643.49
06827 Total : 15,643.49
110082 10/2/2025 12470 AMERICAS TROPHY COMPANY 146520 PLAQUE FOR A MEMORIAL BENCH 001-6101-5402 290.00
001-6101-5402 29.72
12470 Total : 319.72
110083 10/2/2025 00321 AT&T 000024072258 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/AUG25 001-2101-4304 129.94
00321 Total : 129.94
110084 10/2/2025 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287298411168x0910202 PD&CSO CELL PHONES/LPS CAMERAS/AUG25 001-2101-4304 1,101.88
001-2101-4201 117.60
001-3302-4304 88.44
13361 Total : 1,307.92
110085 10/2/2025 16660 ATHENS SERVICES PO44622 REFUSE LIENS FEES FY24-25 001-2024 25,527.32
16660 Total : 25,527.32
110086 10/2/2025 00262 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE 7566 MAT REQ 591384 NAMEPLATES 001-1121-4305 20.85
00262 Total : 20.85
110087 10/2/2025 21720 CAPITAL LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC 497671 MR#512001 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES 001-4204-4309 991.85
21720 Total : 991.85
110088 10/2/2025 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398301091425 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/SEPT25 001-2101-4304 778.71
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110088 10/2/2025 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) Total : 778.71 110089 10/2/2025 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188397001091425 PW YARD CABLE/OCT25 001-4202-4201 184.07
20236 Total : 184.07
110090 10/2/2025 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398901091425 PD CABLE/SEPT25 001-2101-4201 102.29
20236 Total : 102.29
110091 10/2/2025 22990 CHOICE MEDIATION 92925 ADMIN CITATION HEARING SVS/SEPT25 001-1201-4201 600.00
22990 Total : 600.00
110092 10/2/2025 17637 CMI, INC 8076052 PD EQUIPMENT
170-2105-5405 10,153.00
170-2105-5405 1,066.08
17637 Total : 11,219.08
110093 10/2/2025 05970 COLLINS, DENNIS L. PO44623 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 9.21.25 001-4601-4221 6,083.00
05970 Total : 6,083.00
110094 10/2/2025 13840 CONSULTANTS INC., JOHN M CRUIKSHANK 19733 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION OF PIER/JUL25 122-8623-4201 20,685.00
13840 Total : 20,685.00
110095 10/2/2025 23916 DELILLO, ROBERT PO44670 CITATION (40031064) REFUND - DISMISSED 001-3302 48.00
23916 Total : 48.00
110096 10/2/2025 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL ACCT 759408 CITYWIDE PEST CONTROL/SEPT25 001-4204-4201 1,060.00
11449 Total : 1,060.00
110097 10/2/2025 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL ACCT 1233239 SEWER RAT ABATEMENT/SEPT25 160-3102-4201 278.00
11449 Total : 278.00
110098 10/2/2025 18263 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT PO44632 2ND QUARTER CASP PAYMENT
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110098 10/2/2025 18263 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT (Continued) 001-6851 228.00
18263 Total : 228.00
110099 10/2/2025 07853 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12742 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/SEPT25 160-3102-4201 21,606.53
07853 Total : 21,606.53
110100 10/2/2025 23915 ENCARNADO, SAMANTHA PO44671 CITATION (42012381-42) REFUND - DISMISSE 001-3302 91.00
23915 Total : 91.00
110101 10/2/2025 16991 EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS 253857A P&E SUPPLIES 001-2101-4306 340.00
001-2101-4306 67.22
16991 Total : 407.22
110102 10/2/2025 22926 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1073330 MR#805140 BATTERY CORE REFUND 715-2101-4311 -36.00
109-1074180 MR#805136 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 224.02
109-1074215 MR#805133 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 223.15
109-1075191 MR#805144 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-3302-4311 152.25
109-1075192 MR#805145 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-3302-4311 96.36
22926 Total : 659.78
110103 10/2/2025 06293 FEDEX OFFICE 101600143778 MAT REQ#806747 PRINTING SERVICES 001-1101-4305 1.54
06293 Total : 1.54
110104 10/2/2025 19884 FRONTIER CAFLM47320821 GREENWICH VILLAGE UUAD LINE INSTALLATION 313-8114-4201 128,254.13
19884 Total : 128,254.13
110105 10/2/2025 19884 FRONTIER 209188-4669-0714985 LANDLINES/COMP LINKS/SEPT25 001-3302-4304 129.40
001-2101-4304 957.72
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110105 10/2/2025 19884 FRONTIER (Continued)
001-4204-4321 373.32
001-4202-4304 112.30
001-3304-4304 81.44
001-1204-4304 110.89
715-1206-4304 1,739.67
19884 Total : 3,504.74
110106 10/2/2025 19104 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL 123394783 GENERAC MOBILE DIESEL GENERATOR 160-8423-5405 31,880.99
160-8423-5405 3,267.80
19104 Total : 35,148.79
110107 10/2/2025 23911 GRAYVER, LEONARD PO44649 CITATION (39032635) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 38.00
23911 Total : 38.00
110108 10/2/2025 13330 HAJOCA CORPORATION S176959710.001 MAT REQ 989954 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 494.65
13330 Total : 494.65
110109 10/2/2025 23778 HERNANDEZ, ARTURO PO44650 CITATION (38024613) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 53.00
23778 Total : 53.00
110110 10/2/2025 23909 INCOGNITO, RICHIE PO44652 CITATION (31044342-43) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 76.00
23909 Total : 76.00
110111 10/2/2025 05356 JOHN L HUNTER AND ASSOC INC HB1MS412507 MUNI STORMWATER MGMT PROG/JUL25 161-3109-4201 5,818.00
05356 Total : 5,818.00
110112 10/2/2025 00151 LA CO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 260384BL MAT REQ 990652 INMATE MEAL SVS/AUG25 001-2101-4306 112.44
00151 Total : 112.44
110113 10/2/2025 22615 LA COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER PO44653 RECORDATION FEE - GREENWICH VILLAGE 313-8114-4201 20.00
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110113 10/2/2025 22615 LA COUNTY REGISTRAR RECORDER (Continued) Total : 20.00 110114 10/2/2025 00777 M AND K METAL CO 407517 MAT REQ 805139 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 001-4204-4309 16.52
00777 Total : 16.52
110115 10/2/2025 18274 MAGNUM VENTURE PARTNERS PO44626 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 10.1.25 001-4601-4221 9,682.91
18274 Total : 9,682.91
110116 10/2/2025 18071 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES 64935 EXTRA LANDSCAPE WORK 001-6101-4201 880.00
18071 Total : 880.00
110117 10/2/2025 23912 MILLMAN, REBECCA PO44656 CITATION (44021751) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 38.00
23912 Total : 38.00
110118 10/2/2025 21209 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 8282198557 SWAT GEAR 170-2105-5401 694.20
170-2105-5401 67.68
21209 Total : 761.88
110119 10/2/2025 23901 NETFILE, INC. 10451 NETFILE SOFTWARE SYSTEM 001-1121-4201 5,000.00
23901 Total : 5,000.00
110120 10/2/2025 23913 NICIO, KIANA PO44657 THEATRE LIGHTING REPAIR 001-3302 53.00
23913 Total : 53.00
110121 10/2/2025 21033 NV5, INC 474169 GREENWICH VILLAGE UUAD/AUG25 001-2133 1,410.00
21033 Total : 1,410.00
110122 10/2/2025 22673 O'BRIEN BENDER, JEANNE 9-2025 CITY RECORDS ORGANIZATION/SEPT25 001-1121-4201 2,300.00
22673 Total : 2,300.00
110123 10/2/2025 23914 OGAN, JULIE PO44658 CITATION (43031077) REFUND - VOIDED
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110123 10/2/2025 23914 OGAN, JULIE (Continued)
001-3302 38.00
PO44659 CITATION (43030361) REFUND - DISMISSED
001-3302 38.00
23914 Total : 76.00
110124 10/2/2025 00093 OLYMPIC AUTO CENTER 14670 MR#805137 BODYWORK/AUTO REPAIR 715-4206-4201 559.95
00093 Total : 559.95
110125 10/2/2025 18547 PETTY CASH 10.1.25 PETTY CASH REPLENISHMENT 001-1201-4315 140.00
001-2101-4317 214.36
001-2101-4329 92.61
715-2101-4311 46.31
001-1203-4201 20.73
001-4601-4308 30.57
001-4202-4317 80.00
001-4204-4309 32.26
001-2101-4315 60.00
001-2101-4305 335.90
18547 Total : 1,052.74
110126 10/2/2025 15103 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-59684 SEWER SNAKE REPAIR 160-3102-4201 294.29
15103 Total : 294.29
110127 10/2/2025 22538 R3 CONSULTING GROUP 124561 SB1383 PREPAREDNESS EVAL/MAY25 150-2024 2,105.00
22538 Total : 2,105.00
110128 10/2/2025 21153 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1316 CONSTRUCTION RULES SIGNS 001-4201-4305 410.00
001-4201-4305 33.73
1325 DAILY PARKING PERMIT ORDER
001-1204-4305 640.00
001-1204-4305 88.30
21153 Total : 1,172.03
110129 10/2/2025 15582 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC 21900 MR#806384 STREET SIGN MAINT SUPPLIES
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110129 10/2/2025 15582 ROADLINE PRODUCTS INC (Continued) 001-3104-4309 911.54
15582 Total : 911.54
110130 10/2/2025 23242 RUSSO, SARA PO44636 TR1239 CLOSEOUT - MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 001-1201-4317 107.38
23242 Total : 107.38
110131 10/2/2025 22648 SO CAL MOBILE MAINTENANCE INC 22275 DEPOSIT-CNG VEHICLE REPAIR FOR TRUCK #77 715-4206-4201 720.56
22648 Total : 720.56
110132 10/2/2025 10532 SOUTH BAY FORD 558506 MR#805138 VEHICLE REPAIR/MAINT PARTS 715-2101-4311 113.82
10532 Total : 113.82
110133 10/2/2025 10412 STERICYCLE 8012008905 MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL/OCT25 001-2101-4201 74.90
10412 Total : 74.90
110134 10/2/2025 15040 TEAK WAREHOUSE INC QTE7598 REPLACEMENT MEMORIAL BENCH FOR PIER 001-6101-5402 918.10
001-6101-5402 70.11
15040 Total : 988.21
110135 10/2/2025 05626 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 045-537337 ERP SOFTWARE CONV - 8.4, 8.26, 9.2 & 9.3 715-1206-4201 3,912.00
05626 Total : 3,912.00
110136 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73473908 VOIP PHONES/CITY HALL&PD/AUG25 001-1101-4304 14.05
001-1121-4304 49.17
001-1132-4304 14.05
001-1141-4304 28.10
001-1201-4304 133.47
001-1202-4304 84.30
001-1203-4304 77.27
001-1204-4304 91.32
001-1208-4304 7.02
001-2101-4304 463.64
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110136 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES (Continued) 001-4101-4304 91.32
001-4201-4304 119.42
001-4202-4304 196.69
160-3102-4201 14.05
715-1206-4304 21.09
18666 Total : 1,404.96
110137 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73474318 VOIP PHONES/PW YARD/AUG25 001-4202-4304 145.21
18666 Total : 145.21
110138 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73474322 VOIP PHONES/COMM RES/AUG25 001-4601-4304 142.72
18666 Total : 142.72
110139 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73474313 VOIP PHONES/BASE 3/AUG25 001-3302-4304 81.22
18666 Total : 81.22
110140 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73473903 VOIP PHONES/BARD/AUG25 001-3302-4304 62.55
18666 Total : 62.55
110141 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73473912 VOIP PHONES/EOC/AUG25 001-1201-4304 49.00
18666 Total : 49.00
110142 10/2/2025 18666 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73473864 VOIP PHONES/CHA/AUG25 001-1201-4304 14.93
18666 Total : 14.93
110143 10/2/2025 03209 VERIZON WIRELESS 6121178476 PD TRUNK MODEMS/AUG25 153-2106-4201 1,040.30
6123661617 PD TRUNK MODEMS/SEPT25
153-2106-4201 1,040.30
03209 Total : 2,080.60
110144 10/2/2025 23910 VORTMEYER, LEON PO44663 CITATION (30024851) REFUND - VOIDED 001-3302 48.00
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110144 10/2/2025 23910 VORTMEYER, LEON (Continued) Total : 48.00 110145 10/2/2025 15188 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-63273 24/25 CDIAC REPORT PREP AND FILING 001-1202-4201 700.00
15188 Total : 700.00
110146 10/2/2025 13359 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES LLC 2508062 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT BILLING/AUG25 001-1202-4201 5,373.56
13359 Total : 5,373.56
110147 10/2/2025 23540 ZALYAN, LYOVA TR1247 PER DIEM-LEAGUE OF CA CITIES CONF 001-1201-4317 15.00
23540 Total : 15.00
110148 10/2/2025 01206 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 11086 MAT REQ 804905/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE 001-3104-4309 861.62
11087 MAT REQ 804906/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE
001-3104-4309 823.13
01206 Total : 1,684.75
69 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 342,537.54 69 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 342,537.54
City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-AS-083
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.36.010 TO INCREASE PARKING METER RATES
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Waive full second reading and adopt by title only “An Ordinance amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 10.36.010 to increase parking meter rates” (Attachment 1); and
2. Direct the City Clerk to print and publish a summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation within 15 days following adoption and post a copy on the City’s bulletin for 30 days.
Executive Summary:
At its September 30, 2025 meeting, City Council introduced for first reading an ordinance to increase parking meter rates citywide.
Background:
In 2023, Hermosa Beach implemented parking meter rate increases to address rising demand and generate revenue for infrastructure improvements. The recent is history of rate changes are summarized below:
Staff met with the Finance Subcomittee on August 12, 2025 to review the fiscal outlook, upcoming financial challenges, and potential revenue options. The Subcommitte recommended increasing parking meter rates for all hours to $5.00 per hour for beach lots (Lots A, B, and C) and $3.00 per hour for all other citywide on-street meters. This adjustment aims to align the City’s rates with neighboring coastal cities and to generate additional revenue for maintaining and upgrading parking facilities and other critical infrastructure. The proposed changes are part of a broader strategy to manage parking demand and ensure the sustainability of city services.The additional revenue will support the maintenance and development of parking facilities, streets, sidewalks, other public infrastructure, along with aiding in funding potential significant upcoming cost increases for fire and lifeguard services.
City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 2
At its September 30, 2025 meeting, City Council increased on-street meter rates to $3.00 per hour and Beach Lots (Lots A, B, and C) to $3.50 per hour.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
September 30, 2025 City Council introduced and Ordinance to increase parking meter rates
March 28, 2023
City Council approved parking meter rates set at their current level of $2.00 per hour. Between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily, parking meter rates at the following locations (Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, Upper Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue) set at $2.50 per hour
Attachment:
1. Draft Ordinance
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, Interim City Manager
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-25-XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.36 PARKING METERS, INCREASING METER RATES
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22508 et seq. requires the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) to establish parking meter rates by ordinance; and WHEREAS, Chapter 10.36 (Parking Meters) to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Municipal Code (“Code”) outlines the parking meter rate requirements established by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend the Code by increasing parking meter rates in order to maintain the financial viability of the City’s parking program and be consistent with parking rates in comparable jurisdictions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 10.36.010 (A) of the Code is hereby amended by deleting the second paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with the following language: “Parking meter rates shall be set at $3.00 per hour for on-street parking and $3.50 per hour for parking in beach lots (Lots A, B, and C). The hours of operation for meters throughout the City shall be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.” SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) (it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity contemplated by this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment) and Section 15273 (CEQA does not
apply to modification of fees by public agencies for meeting operating expenses or financial needs).
SECTION 4. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 30th day of September 2025.
Mayor Rob Saemann
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CR-075
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES
(Office Assistant Amari Gilbert)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 2, 2025.
Attachment:
Action Minutes of the September 2, 2025 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting
Respectfully Submitted by: Amari Gilbert, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, Interim City Manager
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2025, 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, Commissioner Elka Worner
Members Absent: Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney _____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Ellman called the Open Session to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Moira Nelson.
3. ROLL CALL
Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle announced a quorum.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols gave the presentation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.a HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE POST SEASON PRESENTATION Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
2 Dave Shott, Hermosa Beach Little League event representative
5.b INTERNATIONAL SURF FESTIVAL POST-EVENT PRESENTATION (LONG-TERM AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT)
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Maria Bird, International Surf Festival event representative
5.c SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA POST-EVENT PRESENTATION (LONGTERM AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT) Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Suzanne Dean, Shakespeare by the Sea event representative Dency Nelson, Shakespeare by the Sea event representative
6. COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols gave the report.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Commissioner Elka Worner
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz
To approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
9.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2025
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
11.a CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE
FOR CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - 25-PW-053
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente gave the presentation.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Jim Fasola, Hermosa Beach Little League representative
3 Mark Mamber, Hermosa Beach Little League representative Moved by: Commissioner Todd Tullis
Seconded by: Chairperson Barbara Ellman
To recommend to City Council for the advancement of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hermosa Beach Little League to advance Clark Field improvements to be funded, designed, and constructed by HBLL.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
11.b APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENT, AMATEUR ATHLETIC
UNION HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BEACH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
MATCHES - 25-CR-064
Special Events and Filming Coordinator Austin DeWeese gave the presentation.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Denny Lennon, AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches event representative
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz
Seconded by: Commissioner Elka Worner
To recommend to City Council for approval of the inclusion of Impact Level II new special event, AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches on the volleyball courts north of the Pier on Sunday, October 12, 2025, on the 2025 Special Event Calendar.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
11.c CONSIDERATION OF 2025 SPECIAL EVENT FEE WAIVER GRANT REQUEST - 25-CR-059
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Joey Iside, Hope Chapel Community Picnic event representative Moved by: Commissioner Elka Worner
Seconded by: Commissioner Todd Tullis
4 To approve the 2025 Special Event Fee Waiver Grant request for Hope Chapel for its Community Picnic on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the amount of $1,681.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
11.d APPROVAL OF 2026 RETURNING IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL EVENTS - 25-CR-063
Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle gave the presentation.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
Bill Sigler, Smackfest Coed 4s Volleyball Tournament event representative Cathy Caplener, You Are Enough 5K, event representative Moved by: Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz
Seconded by: Commissioner Todd Tullis
To recommend for approval by City Council the inclusion of:
1. Two Impact Level III returning special events, Smackfest Coed 4's Volleyball Tournament and You Are Enough 5K, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar as proposed in the Staff Report;
2. one “Nothing Weekend” as proposed in the Staff Report as amended;
3. Postpone the review of CBVA and the second "Nothing Weekend" to a future meeting.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
11.e REVIEW OF REVISED LONG-TERM AGREEMENT APPLICATION
FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF VOLLEYBALL PROFESSIONALS FOR
THE AVP JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PRO HERITAGE
SERIES - 25-CR-062
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time:
5 Mark Paaluhi, Hermosa Beach Open event representative Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission (Commission):
1. Review a revised long-term agreement application (LTA) (Attachment 1) from Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the AVP Junior National Championships and Pro Heritage Series in 2026 through 2028; and
2. Recommend to City Council approval of the commencement of LTA negotiations with AVP for the AVP Junior National Championships and Pro Heritage Series on July 19 through July 28 in 2026 and July 19 through July 27 in 2027, with an option, at staff’s discretion, to extend the LTA for an additional one-year team.
On September 2, 2025, AVP withdrew their revised LTA application.
Therefore, no action was taken on this item.
11.f CREATION OF A COMMUNITY DOG PARK SUBCOMMITTEE - 25-CR060 Moved by: Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz
Seconded by: Commissioner Todd Tullis
To create a Community Dog Park Subcommittee consisting of Commissioner Worner and Chair Ellman.
Ayes (4): Chairperson Barbara Ellman, Vice Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Todd Tullis, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Absent (1): Vice Chairperson Commissioner Thomas Moroney Motion Carried
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:47p.m.
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Meeting Date: October 14, 2025
Staff Report No. 25-CR-070
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF 2026 RETURNING IMPACT LEVEL III SPECIAL EVENT (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to allow three Impact Level III returning special events and two “Nothing Weekends,” as proposed.
Executive Summary:
The Community Resources Department is tasked with overseeing special events on public property. Impact Level III events, which are events with the largest impact to the City, require approval by City Council.
At its September 2, 2025 meeting, Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s (Commission) recommended City Council approve two Impact Level III returning special events, Smackfest Coed 4's Volleyball Tournament and You Are Enough 5K, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 1) and Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 23 as a “Nothing Weekend”.
At its October 7, 2025 meeting, the Commission recommended City Council approve Impact Level III returning special event, CBVA, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 1) and Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7 as the second “Nothing Weekend”.
Background:
The Special Events Policy Guide (Attachment 2) serves as a comprehensive document for event producers with information on the review and approval process, applicable fees, policies, and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code chapters and sections pertaining to special events. Special events are evaluated based on several factors and categorized as either Impact Level I, II, or III using the Impact Characteristics Matrix in the Special Events Policy Guide. The matrix considers event characteristics to determine the impact level. The event’s impact level determines the application submission deadline and the required level of review and approval, which may involve City staff, Commission, and/or Council.
New events or Impact Level III events, which are events with the largest impact on the City, require Council approval. Impact Level II returning events require Commission
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approval, and Impact Level I returning events are approved by staff. Special event application deadlines are as follows:
New events: If the new event is an Impact Level I or II, the application must be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the event. If the new event is an Impact Level III, the application must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year.
Returning Impact Level III events: Must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year.
Returning Impact Level II events: Must be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the event.
Returning Level I events: Must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the event.
Staff began accepting applications from all event producers interested in applying for 2026 event dates, regardless of each event’s Impact Level, on May 28, 2025. Event producers Impact Level III returning event requests were required to submit a special event application by July 30, 2025. Staff received a total of three Impact Level III returning special event applications, which were presented to the Commission at its September 2, 2025 meeting.
Among the applications was one from CBVA. Historically, CBVA would host one of its annual volleyball tournaments on Labor Day weekend. In its 2026 application, however, CBVA did not request Labor Day weekend. To ensure this omission was not made in error, the Commission postponed review of CBVA’s application to its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Given that Labor Day weekend was not requested by CBVA, staff recommended designating that weekend as the second “Nothing Weekend” at the Commission’s September 2, 2025 meeting. However, in light of the possibility that CBVA unintentionally omitted the date, the Commission also postponed the second “Nothing Weekend” designation to its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Following the Commission’s September 2, 2025 meeting, staff confirmed that CBVA erroneously omitted Labor Day weekend from its 2026 special event application. The event producer has since clarified that they do wish to request Labor Day weekend, consistent with their historical use of those dates for a CBVA volleyball tournament.
At its October 7, 2025 meeting, Commission recommended City Council approve Impact Level III returning special event, CBVA, and Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7 as the second “Nothing Weekend”.
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Past Commission Actions
Meeting Date Description
Parks, Recreation,
and Community
Resources Advisory
Commission:
September 2, 2025
Commission recommended City Council approve two
Impact Level III returning special events, Smackfest Coed 4's Volleyball Tournament and You Are Enough 5K, on the 2026 Special Events Calendar and Saturday, August 22
through Sunday, August 23 as a “Nothing Weekend”.
Parks, Recreation,
and Community
Resources Advisory
Commission:
October 7, 2025
Commission recommended City Council approve Impact
Level III returning special event, CBVA, and Saturday,
June 6 through Sunday, June 7 as the second “Nothing
Weekend”.
Discussion:
A summary of each event request and two proposed “Nothing Weekends” are included below.
CBVA
The California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) requests to hold volleyball tournaments for all ages on the beach volleyball courts north of the Pier on the following dates in 2026:
Sunday, March 22;
Saturday, April 11;
Saturday, May 9;
Friday, May 22 (setup) through Monday, May 25;
Saturday, August 8 through Sunday, August 9; and
Friday, September 4 (setup) through Sunday, September 6 CBVA hosts numerous tournaments throughout the year. However, the event date requests within the Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and on the Memorial Day holiday would qualify these tournaments as Impact Level III. Furthermore, the Memorial Day weekend event dates, May 22 through May 25, 2026, and Labor Day weekend event dates, September 4 through September 6, 2026, would include a sponsorship activation on Schumaucher Plaza. Additional event details are included in the CBVA event overview (Attachment 3).
Smackfest Coed 4’s Volleyball Tournament
Smackfest Events requests to hold the Smackfest Co-ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament on the volleyball courts north of Pier on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Smackfest Events anticipates 600 participants and 1,400 spectators. Additional event details are included in the Smackfest Co-ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament event overview (Attachment 4).
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You Are Enough 5K
The Giving Purpose Organization requests to hold the You Are Enough 5K on Schumacher Plaza and the Strand north of the Pier on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The Giving Purpose Organization anticipates 700 participants and 100 spectators. Additional event details are included in the You Are Enough 5K event overview (Attachment 5). “Nothing Weekends”
In alignment with the Special Events Policy Guide, the City schedules at least one “Nothing Weekend” annually to ensure that, during the peak season between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the community has at least one weekend free from special events.
However, since 2020, City Council has approved two “Nothing Weekends.” At its September 2, 2025 meeting, the Commission recommended for approval by City Council the inclusion of Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 23 as one of the two “Nothing Weekends” on the 2026 Events Calendar.
At its October 7, 2025 meeting, the Commission recommended for approval by City Council the inclusion of Saturday, June 6 through Sunday, June 7 as the second “Nothing Weekend” on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 1).
All Impact Level III returning special events and the two proposed “Nothing Weekends” are included on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 1).
Fiscal Impact:
If all three Impact Level III returning events are approved, the estimated event revenue would be approximately $10,280 to the City’s General Fund.
Attachments:
1. 2026 Special Events Calendar
2. Special Events Policy Guide
3. CBVA Event Overview
4. Smackfest Co-ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament Event Overview
5. You Are Enough 5K Event Overview
Respectfully Submitted by: Kalyn Kaemerle, Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator
Reviewed by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, Interim City Manager
TENTATIVE
2026 SPECIAL EVENTS
CALENDAR
City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0280
[email protected]
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
5 6 7 8 9 10
11 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
20 21 22 23 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
24 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
25 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
26 27 28 29 30 31
January 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
7 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
15 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
17 18 19 20 21
22 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
23 24 25 26 27 28 HBLL Opening Day
Clark Field
Impact Level II
February 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
7 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
8 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
9 10 11 12 13 14 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
St. Patrick’s Day
Parade
Valley Drive, Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Avenue,
Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
PENDING
15 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
23 24 25 26 27 28 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
29 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
30 31
March 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 Easter Sunrise Mass
South of Pier
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
6 7 8 9 10 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
11 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
12 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
13 14 15 16 17
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
18 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
19 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
20 21 22 23 24 Surfers Walk of Fame
Kick-off Party
Community Theatre
impact Level II
25 Surfers Walk of Fame
Spyder Surf Fest
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
26 Tower 12 South Bay
Surf Series
South of the Pier
27 28 29 30
April 2026 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Classic Car Show
Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza
Impact Level I
Pets in the Park
Valley Park
Impact Level II
3 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
4 5 6 7 8 9 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
HBLL Night at the Ballpark
Clark Field
10 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
11 12 13 14 15 16 State of the Art
Cypress Avenue & 6th St.
Impact Level III
SoCal Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
17 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
18 19 20 21 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier
Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier
Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
Impact Level III
PENDING
24 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza,
Lot A
Impact Level III
PENDING
25 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
26 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza,
Lot A
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
27 28 Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
29 Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
30 You Are Enough 5k
Schumacher Plaza &
Strand North of Pier
Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
31 Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
May 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
June 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 NOTHING WEEKEND
7 NOTHING WEEKEND 8 9 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
10 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
11 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
12 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
Beach Collegiate National
Team Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
13 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
Out of System 4 Eyes
Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
14 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
15 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
16 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
17 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
18 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
19 20 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
South Bay Paddle
South of Pier
21 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
22 23 24 25 26 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
27 Smackfest Co-ed 4’s
Volleyball Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
28 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
29 30
July 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
6 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
7 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
8 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
9 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
10 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
11 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
12 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
13 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
14 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
15 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
16 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
17 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
18 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
19 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
20 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
21 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
22 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
23 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
24 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
25 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
26 27 28 29 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
30 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
31 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
7 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
8 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
9 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
10 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
11 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
12 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
13 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
14 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
15 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
16 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
17 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
18 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
19 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
AVP Junior National
Championships/
Pro Heritage Series
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
20 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
21 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
24 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
25 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
26 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
27 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING
28 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
29 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
30 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
31 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
PENDING Page 177 of 821
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(CBVA)
Impact Level III
2 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
Impact Level III
3 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
(Load-out)
Impact Level III
4 5 6 7 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
8 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
9 Triathlon
Downtown
Impact Level III
CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
PENDING
10 11 12 13 14
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
15 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
16 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
PENDING
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
17 18 19 20 21 22 NOTHING WEEKEND
23 NOTHING WEEKEND 24 25 26 27 28 29 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League
Matches
North Volleyball Courts
30 31
August 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
(Setup)
5 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
6 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
7 8 Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
9 Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
10 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
11 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
12 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
13 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
14 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
15 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
16 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
17 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
18 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
19 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Coastal Cleanup Day
Schumacher Plaza,
North & South of Pier
Impact Level I
20 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
21 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
22 23 24 25 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
26 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
Locale 90254
Location TBD
Impact Level III
PENDING
27 AAU High School
Boys Beach Volleyball
League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
28 29 30
September 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Schumacher Plaza and the Strand
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pumpkins in the Park
Edith Rodaway Park
Impact Level II
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Pier Plaza and Strand North of Pier
11 AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
12 13 14 15 16 17 Volley4Sound
North Volleyball Courts
18 Skechers Pier to Pier
Friendship Walk
Strand (North of Pier) &
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
19 20 21 22 23 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
24 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
25 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
PENDING
26 27 28 29 30 31 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
October 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
9 10 11 Veterans Day
Wreath Laying
Ceremony
Community Center East Lawn
Impact Level II
12 13 14 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 17 18 19 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
20 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Setup)
Impact Level III
PENDING
21Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
Impact Level III
PENDING
22 Hermosa for the Holidays
Locations TBD
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
PENDING
23 24 25 26 27 28
29 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
30 November 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 Sand Snowman Contest
North of Pier
Impact Level I
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
6 Community Chanukah Celebration*
Pier Plaza &
Greenwood Park
Impact Level II
7 8 9 10 11 12 California Great Santa Stroll
Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
21 22 23 24 25 26 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
27 28 29 30 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
31 December 2026
*Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Wednesday, December 2, 2026 and the Menorah is removed Monday, December 14, 2026 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Off-Season Monthly Events
(Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available(out of 15) January 6 9
February 8 7
March 9 6
April 10 5
May (through May 24) 10 5
September (from September 8) 17 -2
October 9 6
November 10 5
December 6 9
Peak Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) # of Special Event Days on the Beach/Strand/Pier Plaza Level I & II Event Days
(not on Level III Event Days)
& City Sponsored/Contracted
(not on Level III, II or I Event Days)
(Maximum of 25)
Level III Event Days
(Maximum of 45)
Total # of Event Days
(out of 70 total)
18 42 60
Peak Season Event Limits:
To balance coastal access with events, events on the Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day – approximately 100 days over the summer):
o Maximum of 45 days used by Level III Events
o Maximum of 25 days used by Level I & II Events, & City Sponsored/Contracted Events (on days not used by Level III Events) City Sponsored or City Contracted Events, & Long-term Agreement Events are categorized by their Impact Level
HERMOSA BEACH
SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY GUIDE
This policy guide has been developed to clarify and carry out the City’s mission statement related to events that occur on outdoor public spaces within the City of Hermosa Beach.
Mission Statement
Hermosa Beach strives to offer a safe and enjoyable environment for special events to take place in a way that balances resident and visitor needs. Special events in Hermosa Beach are celebrated for being community-friendly, enhancing local beach culture, and offering a myriad of benefits to the local community. The City of Hermosa Beach works collaboratively with event operators in an efficient and clear manner to process and carry out permits in compliance with this policy.
City Contact Information
The City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department is available to assist and answer any questions related to the special events process.
Website: www.hermosabeach.gov
Phone: (310) 318-0280
Email: [email protected]
Address: 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Cover Image: Hermosa Beach Murals Project - John Van Hamersveld
General Information + Frequently Asked Questions
When is a Special Event Permit required?
• For any organized event, activity, celebration, or function involving the use of the beach at which one hundred or more persons are to be assembled or the use of other outdoor public spaces or rights-ofway at which twenty-five or more persons are to be assembled. • For any commercial organization requesting use of any outdoor public space within the City. • For any nonprofit organization requesting use of any outdoor public space within the City.
How do I apply for a Special Event Permit?
Special Event Applications must be submitted using the online form on the City’s website.
What is the “Nothing Weekend”?
On at least one weekend during the Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), no Special Event Permits will be issued. This means that any application for a Special Event Permit that coincides with a designated “Nothing Weekend” will be asked to provide alternate event dates for the event to be considered.
How will this policy be enforced?
The Special Events Policy Guide will be strictly enforced by City staff. Those found to be violating City policy or failing to comply with any of the requirements of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code may be subject to penalties or fines. Special events, and any of its participants, vendors, or spectators, found to have caused damage or whom are in violation of any City policy, or the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code may be subject to greater deposits, regulation, or restrictions when submitting Special Event Applications in the future.
Where are special events allowed?
To ensure adequate space and resources are available, and to limit potential disturbances to the community, special events are limited to the following locations:
• North and South of Pier (within the Commercial Zone) – See page 3 • The Strand
o Strand use is only permitted for events continuously moving with no obstruction to public access • Pier Plaza
• Rights-of-way
• The following City parks:
o Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive
o Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue
o Clark Field, 861 Valley Drive
o Edith Rodaway Park, 350 Prospect Avenue
Special Event Applications for City parks not included above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
However, Special Event Permits will not be issued for South Park, 425 Valley Drive, or Noble Park, 1400 The Strand.
Use Classifications + Impact Characteristics
Special events are evaluated based on several factors and will be categorized as Impact Level I, II, or III based on the information provided in the Special Events Application. Once the information is submitted and reviewed by the Community Resources Department, City staff will determine the Impact Level of the event using the Impact Characteristics Matrix.
The Impact Level of the event will be used to determine:
• the deadline for Special Event Application submittal; and • the level of review for approval (City staff, Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission, and City Council).
Impact Characteristics Matrix
If more than one option is applicable, the highest characteristic will be used to determine the impact level.
Characteristic Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Total Attendees and Spectators
Per Event Day
100-500 501 – 1,999 2,000 or More
Event Location(s) Park or Beach The Pier or Pier Plaza Streets, the Strand, or Public Right of Way
Use of Volleyball Courts and
Beach Tennis Courts
None North or South
Volleyball Courts; or
Beach Tennis Courts
North and South
Volleyball Courts; or
North and South
Volleyball Courts and
Beach Tennis Courts; or
North Volleyball Courts
and Beach Tennis Courts
Event Season(s) Winter Spring or Fall Summer –
Peak Season
(Memorial Day to
Labor Day)
Event Day(s) Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday, or
Sunday
Holiday
Total Consecutive Event Days
(Including Set-up and Tear-down)
1-2 3-4 5 or More
(May not exceed 15)
Additional requests/services such
as Film/Still Photo Permit, Building
and Safety Review, Police Services,
Reserved Parking, Street
Closures/Traffic Control Plan
Review, or Amplified Sound Permit
None 1-2 3 or more
Impact Level 5 or More
Applicable
=Impact Level I
2 or More
Applicable
= Impact Level II
2 or more
Applicable =
Impact Level III
Pass-Through Events
An event where participants pass through the City of Hermosa Beach and the event does not start or end in Hermosa Beach is considered a Pass-Through Event. A Special Event Application is required for a Pass-Through Event and the approval process is determined based on the Impact Level assigned to the event.
Pier Plaza Promotions
The Pier Plaza Promotion option is designed to provide organizations with a one-day promotional opportunity on Pier Plaza or an agreed-upon area downtown. These events must be strictly commercial for brand awareness, or product or service launches. Organizations that wish to hold a Pier Plaza Promotion will be required to submit a Special Event Application and subject to the Pier Plaza Use fee. Up to five Pier Plaza Promotions may be approved each calendar year.
Approval Guidelines + Requirements
Event Approval Findings
A Special Event Permit may be issued upon finding that the event producer can adhere to all of the terms outlined in this Special Events Policy Guide.
Application Submittal Deadlines and Approval Process
Special Event Applications must be submitted as follows:
• New events: If the new event is an Impact Level I or II, the application must be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the event. If the new event is an Impact Level III, the application must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year. New events to Hermosa Beach will be subject to a Public Hearing by both the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council. • Returning Level III events: Must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year.
Returning Impact Level III will be subject to review by both the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council.
• Returning Level II events: Must be submitted at least ninety (90) days in advance of the event. Returning Impact Level III will be subject to review by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission.
• Returning Level I events: Must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the event. Level I events will be subject to review by City staff.
• Pier Plaza Promotions: Review and approval of Pier Plaza Promotion events will follow the same approval process as Level I events.
Any returning event to the City that is requesting a significant change to the event format including the location, total event days, or estimated attendance total may be subject to the application submittal deadlines and approval process outlined for new events at the discretion of the Community Resources Director.
At the discretion of the Community Resources Director, Special Event Applications may be submitted for consideration after the application submittal deadline has passed, provided:
• there are unforeseeable circumstances (memorial service, team victory celebration, need for minimal marketing/advertising);
• the event does not exceed Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Event Limits; and • the event can still meet all of the event approval findings The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council will evaluate and recommend approval of returning Impact Level III events and a “Nothing Weekend” first. The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will then consider approval of returning Impact Level II events.
City staff will then consider approval of Impact Level I events. New events are considered after all returning events.
Event producers are requested to be present at any Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council meetings where the event is scheduled to be reviewed.
Event Limits
To balance coastal access with events, the Beach, the Strand, and Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
o Maximum of 45 days used by Impact Level III events; and o Maximum of 25 days used by Impact Level II and II events, and (on days not used by Level III events.)
The monthly number of event days for events outside of the Peak Season (Labor Day to Memorial Day) will be limited to a maximum of 15. Additionally, only two events on any given day will be permitted in the City.
Event Type First Day to
Submit Application
Last Day to
Submit Application
Parks, Recreation, and
Community Resources
Advisory Commission Review
City Council
Review
Impact Level I
Late May/Early June
(for following
calendar year)
30 days prior to event n/a n/a
Impact Level II 90 days prior to event
If application is submitted
by August 31: October
If application is submitted
after August 31: TBD
n/a
Impact Level III July 30
(for following
calendar year)
September October
New Events
Impact Level I or II: at least
90 days in advance of the
event
Impact Level III:
no later than July 30 for the
following calendar year.
November November
Event Notifications
The Community Resources Department may require event producers to provide written notification to all residents and businesses within a 500-foot radius of the event site. The City shall provide the notice, which shall include the date and time of the event and the telephone number of the designated event representative.
Said written notice shall be provided to the surrounding residents and businesses by the event representative not less than 1 week prior to the event. Additionally, new event requests for locations outside of the Beach or downtown area, require event notifications to be posted at the event site leading up to the scheduled Public Hearing to provide the community additional notice of the proposed new event.
Economic Benefit
Event producers will be required to detail positive economic impacts as a result of the event in the Special Event Application. Event producers should encourage use of local businesses to event staff, participants, and spectators. The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau’s business directory is available at www.trulyhermosa.com. Additionally, event producers should engage with local businesses to explore partnership, and promotional opportunities.
Pre/Post Event Meetings
Pre-event and post-event meetings with City staff and event producers may be required. A “pre-event meeting” may be scheduled anytime between 3 months to several weeks prior to the actual event date as determined by City staff.
Site Plan and Signage
A detailed map schematic must be submitted with the Special Events Application that includes the proposed location of the event, including all temporary facilities, structures, signage, and /or equipment to be erected, ingress and egress, and whether existing structures and/or facilities are to be relocated or modified (such as Volleyball Courts or Beach Tennis Courts, for example). • All recreational activities and set-up of recreational equipment should remain at least 50 feet from the Strand wall. Special considerations may be made upon request. • All event-related activities and set-up shall not block beach access or hinder emergency access onto and from the beach by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. • All tents must remain at least 10 feet from the Strand wall.
Event signage shall not be placed on City facilities or premises outside of event times. Signage shall not be affixed to City property. Event producers may apply for a Street Banner through the Public Work’s Department.
Simultaneous Use of North and South Volleyball Courts
One side of the north and south of Pier Volleyball Courts will be required to remain open for general public use during events occurring on weekends. An exception may be provided for events that occur at the same time as City-sponsored classes utilizing the north or south of Pier Volleyball Courts or at the discretion of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council.
Impact to Beach Tennis Courts
Any event requesting removal of the Beach Tennis Courts must provide one of the following:
• An event footprint that would allow for at least three of the permanent Beach Tennis Courts to remain for general public use; or
• Temporary Beach Tennis Courts available for general public use. o Temporary courts must remain at least 50 feet from the strand wall and shall not block beach access or hinder emergency access onto and from the beach by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. If temporary courts are provided outside of the Commercial Zone, outside of the event footprint, it is the responsibility of the event producer to set-up and remove the courts daily as they are not permitted to remain overnight.
o The City and Beach Tennis community would assist with providing the temporary poles and nets to the event producer and provide guidance for installation/removal.
Portable Restrooms and Hand Sanitizing/Sink Facilities
Event producers may be required to provide portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink facilities. The cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer. The number of portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink
facilities required will be determined by City staff. City staff will designate the location for any portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink facilities required at the event location.
Parking
If an event producer requests reserved parking, a parking plan outlining the public parking spaces requested with the times of use for each space must be submitted. The City shall enforce reserved parking by way of complaint only. Therefore, the event producer is responsible for monitoring the reserved parking during reserved hours as much as possible and reporting if non-event-related staff are parked in the reserved parking spot(s) by calling non-emergency dispatch at (310) 524-2750. The event producer or a designated representative must be present for the City to enforce and tow. The City does not issue refunds for any fees associated with parking.
Event producers may be required to secure satellite parking lots for event staff or attendee parking, and/or shuttle bus transportation.
Coastal Development Permit
Events that meet all of the following criteria will be subject to review by the California Coastal Commission:
• Held between Memorial Day and Labor Day;
• Occupies all or a portion of the beach; and
• Involves a charge for general public admission seating (not including participant entry fees).
Building and Safety Review
Per Chapter 31 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 15.04.010, a building permit and plan review is required when any special event on outdoor public spaces includes the temporary installation of the following structures:
• Awnings or canopies
• Marquees - A sign painted on, attached to, or supported by a marquee on a temporary building wall which supports the marquee
• Signs - A ground sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces or a sign wholly supported by a sign structure, or a portable sign with the surface temporarily fixed to a structure that is moved periodically
• Towers - A structure designed and constructed to support antennas • Antennas - Wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission of electromagnetic waves
• Swimming pools - A structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep
• Relocatable buildings
• Generators, or any other temporary power source
• Temporary structures or tents that exceed 10’ x 10’ that cover an area greater than 120 square feet, including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of 10 or more persons. • Stages
• Trusses
• Electrical equipment
• Mechanical equipment
• Heaters
• Large-scale ventilation equipment
Following event approval, event producers will be responsible for applying for the necessary permits through the City’s Community Development Department.
• Any event with temporary installation of any of the aforementioned structures, requires the event producer to submit an application for a Building Permit. • If electrical equipment, temporary power sources, or generators would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Electrical Permit in addition to the Building Permit. • If mechanical equipment, heaters, or large-scale ventilation equipment would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Mechanical Permit in addition to the Building Permit. • If plumbing equipment, pools, or water supply lines would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Plumbing Permit in addition to the Building Permit. This is not required for the use of portable restrooms.
Applications are available on the City’s website. Plan review and permit fees would be applied and are determined by the level of review required. Special Event Permits will not be issued until all appropriate Building and Safety permits have been provided to the Community Resources Department.
County of Los Angeles Fire Department Review
The Fire Prevention Bureau in Carson oversees events taking place in the City. Therefore, event producers may be required to apply for approval by the Bureau through submission of a Public Assemblages and Event Declaration Form. Once the application is submitted, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department will review, determine if a Field Inspection will be required for the event, and generate the permit fees. Once approval is obtained, an Operational Permit would be issued to the event producer.
Filming or Still Photo Permit
A Film/Still Photo Permit is required for any event recording or photographing activities resulting in commercial use. Information about professional filming permits may be obtained on the City’s website.
Emergency Action Plan
It is the event producer’s responsibility to have a comprehensive emergency action plan to the City that proposes the steps to be taken for crisis situations, such as event shut down due to severe weather, fire, active hostile attack, or for a missing person, medical emergency or threat of violence. Event producers are also responsible for providing an evacuation plan, including a script for the evacuation announcement and the means to how the evacuation plan and locations will be communicated to event attendees. The event producer’s proposed plan will be evaluated and formalized with the Emergency Management Coordinator in the City Manager’s office.
Trash
Event producers cannot leave any trash at any event site outside of the permanent trash receptacles and may be required to secure additional containers, dumpsters, or services from Athens at a cost borne by the event producer.
Accessibility Plan
It is the event producer’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Traffic Plan
Event producers requesting street closures must provide a traffic control plan that illustrates all road closures, detours, and the exact placement of all traffic control devices including crash test certified barricades, signage, and message boards. The traffic control plan must be approved by the Police and Public Works Departments. The event producer is responsible for securing and deploying the required traffic control devices outlined in the City approved traffic control plan. The Public Works Department inspects all traffic control devices once deployed to ensure all devices are effective and correctly positioned at a cost to the event producer.
Amplified Sound
Event producers are required to obtain an Amplified Sound Permit if the event intends to use a loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, lectures, or transmitting music. The Chief of Police will consider the following in the issuance of Amplified Sound Permits:
• The volume and intensity of the noise;
• Whether the noise is prolonged and continuous;
• How the noise contrasts with the ambient noise level; • The proximity of the noise source to residential and commercial uses; • The time of day; and
• The anticipated duration of the noise.
Speakers must be facing westward (towards the ocean) at all times.
Food, Beverage, or Merchandise Sales
In accordance with HBMC Section 12.20.300, the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, or branded merchandise from the event producer on the beach is allowed for events approved through the Special Events
Permit Program. The sale of these items from any vendor other than the event producer, or any other commodity, merchandise, wares, products, or service on the beach is not allowed. Event producers wishing to sell within these guidelines would be responsible for obtaining a business license from the City, and for obtaining any applicable food or beverage permits through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
Requests for alcohol on the beach will not be considered.
For events not on the beach, the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, or merchandise may be considered through the Special Events Permit Program. The event producer would be responsible for ensuring any vendors associated with its event has a current business license with the City and for obtaining any applicable food or beverage permits through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. If the sale of alcohol is approved through the Special Event Permit Program, the event producer must secure the appropriate license from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The City may place restrictions on the way in which alcohol is managed at a proposed event and/or a requirement of security officers and/or assigning City staff to monitor the cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer.
Security
City staff or law enforcement may deem a special event warrants the presence of one or more Police Officers or security personnel and the cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer. Security personnel must be licensed, in uniform and are subject to approval by the City.
Insurance
At least ten (10) days prior to the event, event producers will provide the City with a certificate of insurance providing liability insurance with the following requirements:
Event producer agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate naming "the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents, volunteers, and employees as additional insureds." This exact verbiage is required. Event producer shall notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination, reduction, cancellation, suspension, modification, or expiration of the policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Event producer shall maintain insurance coverage meeting the standards outlined in this Section at all times during the term of the activity or activities for which the Event producer submitted its application, as reflected in and permitted by this Agreement. All certificates are subject to approval of the City’s Risk Manager.
Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Form CG 00 01 covering commercial general liability on an "occurrence" basis, including property damage, bodily injury, death, and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. The City reserves the right to request greater or lesser amounts of insurance coverage.
If the use includes athletic activities, shall provide evidence of that the commercial general liability insurance includes coverage for injuries to athletic participants and participant accident insurance.
If the Event producer maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City.
Event Day Expectations
In order to immediately address any issues or changes that may arise during the course of an event, producers are responsible for:
• Providing contact information for an event representative that City staff may reach at any time during the event.
o The assigned event representative must be on-site and may not actively participate in the event.
• Maintaining copies of all applicable Special Event Permits and any other permits issued by the City onsite during the event.
Compliance