Hermosa Beach City Council
May 12, 2026

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

CITY COUNCIL
Mike Detoy, Mayor
Michael D. Keegan, Mayor Pro Tem
Ray Jackson, Councilmember
Dean Francois, Councilmember
Rob Saemann, Councilmember
David Pedersen, City Treasurer

APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Steve Napolitano, City Manager
Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney

EXECUTIVE TEAM
Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director
Martha Alvarez, City Clerk
Alison Becker, Community Development Director
Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director
Landon Phillips, Police Chief
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 - To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.

PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS
Hermosa Beach City Council meetings are open to the public and are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in person at City Hall during the meeting or prior to the meeting by submitting an eComment for an item on the agenda. As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate via the following:

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT092
•
• Phone: Toll Free: (833) 548 0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825 eComment: On the HTML agenda, click an agenda item, then click on the blue “Leave comment” (on computer) / blue speech bubble (on phone/tablet) button to provide a comment for that item. Submit eComments no later than three (3) hours before the meeting start time. •
Supplemental Email: Submit a supplemental email for agenda items only to [email protected]. Supplemental emails should indicate the agenda item and meeting date in the subject line and must be received no later than three (3) hours before the meeting start time. Emails received after the deadline but before the meeting ends will be posted to the agenda the next business day. Writings distributed to all, or majority of all, of the City Council after the agenda has been posted shall be available for inspection at the City Clerk's Office located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 during regular business hours.
•
The City will also plan to broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums. • Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 8 and Frontier Channel 31 in Hermosa Beach • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254 • Live Stream: www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda
• Cablecast App: Available on supported devices and smart TVs If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of our digital platforms, please try another viewing option.

Pages

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 April 14, 2026

4.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (EXISTING LITIGATION) California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 25STCP00891
Name of Case: Everett Faulk v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, et al
Case Number: 24STCP04022

4.c PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT / EMPLOYMENT / EVALUATION /

DISCIPLINE / DISMISSAL / RELEASE
California Government Code section 54957
Title: Direction regarding personnel matters including application of memoranda of understanding, and personnel rules related to displacement and reemployment rights.

4.d CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
California Government Code section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Tyler Cashman, Interim Human Resources Manager Organizations: Professional and Administrative Employee Group and Teamsters, Professional and Medical Employees’ Union, Local 986

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. 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 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

11.b CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE POSTEVENT REVIEW 11 12. PUBLIC COMMENT 20
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 ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
This is the time for members of the City Council to report on their attendance at ad hoc subcommittees or standing committee meetings, conferences, or other official activities as City representatives.

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
Recommended Action:

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 66
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Recommended Action:

To approve the minutes from the April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting and the April 28, 2026, Regular Adjourned Meeting.

15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-055 83
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for April 22, 2026 through April 29, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.

15.d AMENDMENTS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB AND
HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB AGREEMENTS - 26-PR-024
99 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

Approve the seventh amendment to an agreement with the
Hermosa Beach Rotary Club;

1. Approve the first amendment to an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

3.

15.e REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB SPECIFICATION REVISIONS, JOB

SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS, BARGAINING GROUPS AND SALARY
RANGES - 26-AS-052
136
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

Approve the revisions for the following job specifications: Senior Account Clerk (Attachment 1), Human Resources Manager
(Attachment 2), Human Resources Analyst (Attachment 3), Community Resources Director (Attachment 4), Senior
Recreation Supervisor (Attachment 5), and Recreation
Specialist (Attachment 6);

1. Approve the establishment of the following new job
specifications: Account Specialist (Attachment 7), Lead Account Specialist (Attachment 8), Senior Accountant (Attachment 9), Revenue Services Manager (Attachment 10), Human
Resources Technician (Attachment 11), Senior Human
Resources Analyst (Attachment 12), Recreation Supervisor (Attachment 13), Parks and Recreation Manager (Attachment 14), and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst (Attachment 15);

2. Approve the establishment of the five-step salary ranges (Attachment 16) for Account Specialist, Lead Account
Specialist, Senior Accountant, Revenue Services Manager, Human Resources Technician, Senior Human Resources
Analyst, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
Manager, and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst;

3. Approve the establishment of Account Specialist and Lead Account Specialist in the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit Teamsters Local 986;

4. Approve the establishment of Senior Accountant, Revenue Services Manager, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and
Recreation Manager, and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst in the Professional and Administrative Employees’ Group; and

5. Approve the establishment of Human Resources Technician and Senior Human Resources Analyst in the Unrepresented Employee Group.

6. 15.f RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CATEGORY AND FEE FOR COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-027
196
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council
Adopt a resolution establishing a new category and fee for certain commercial encroachment areas in commercial zones (Attachment 4); and

1. 2. Amend the Master Fee schedule to reflect the new fee.

16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M

16.a RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26- AS-053
209
(Continued from the April 28, 2026 , City Council Meeting ) (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

Conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of remaining fee updates included in the recent Fee Study update; and

1. Adopt Resolution 26-XXX setting fees based on the recent Fee Study update (Attachment 1).

2. 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

17.a DEPARTMENT FY 2026-2027 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS - 26-AS054 667
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

Receive and File Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027
Budget Presentations; and

1. Provide direction on a preferred approach to addressing the upcoming FY 2026-2027 structural deficit, including
consideration of a balanced strategy incorporating expenditure reductions and revenue enhancements to minimize impacts to community services.

2. 17.b DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018 741
(Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council review and consider the feasibility of designating a location within Hermosa Beach for an off-leash dog park and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s recommendation to further explore potential locations at Valley Park (East) and within a portion of the Greenbelt, and to consider the potential for a future ballot measure to amend Ordinance No. 89-1001.

17.c CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVATION FEES - 26-PR-025
925
(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council consider one of the following fee options pertaining to the Kelly Pickleball Courts;
Maintain the current annual membership rate of $19 and hourly reservation rate of $9 per hour for residents;

1. Approve staff’s recommended annual membership rate of $25 and hourly reservation rate of $12 per hour for residents; or

2. Approve City Council’s suggested rates, provided at its March 24, 2026 meeting, of an annual membership rate of $25 and an hourly reservation rate of $15 per hour for residents.

3. 17.d CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA
SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY - 26-CMO-029
937
(City Manager Steve Napolitano)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

Provide direction on whether the City of Hermosa Beach should participate in the National Park Service (NPS) Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study; and

1. Provide direction on whether to provide comments to National Park Services Resource Study.

2. 17.e INFORMATIONAL ITEM TO DISCUSS IDENTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOHOL-SERVING ESTABLISHMENTS - 26-
PD-008
953
Information items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting.
(Police Chief Landon Phillips)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational report discussing identification requirements for alcohol-serving establishments, and provide direction, if so desired.

17.f INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1942: ELECTRIC BICYCLES: REGISTRATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - 26-CMO-024
965
Information items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting.
(Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council discuss providing a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1942.

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 - 26-CMO-030 973
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.

19. CITY MANAGER REPORT 984

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.

20.a PARKING CITATIONS AND METERED REVENUE REPORT - APRIL 2026
986
(Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales)

21. ADJOURNMENT

HERMOSA BEACH
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
PARADE 2026

POST-EVENT RECAP &

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

COMMUNITY IMPACT &

PARTICIPATION
Strong participation from:

Local Schools
Nonprofits
Community Organizations
Local Businesses & Sponsors
Civic Leaders

PRODUCTION
SCOPE
Event Production Included:

Multi-agency permitting & compliance
Security + emergency planning coordination
Street closures, barricades, and traffic control
Vendor management (rentals, services,
logistics)
Parade participation coordination (entries,
COIs, communications)
Multi-stage setup + live annoucements

FOUNDATION
ROLE
Chamber Foundation Responsibilities:

Sponsorship sales & revenue generation
Brand activations & partner management
Pre-event fundraiser
Event production oversight
Marketing, design, and promotion
Participant management
Day-of execution and on-site management
Vendor contracting & financial responsibility Page 14 of 990

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

EXPENSES BREAKDOWN

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
(PUBLIC SAFETY, BARRICADES,

INSURANCE, FIRE)

CHAMBER FOUNDATION
(EVENT PRODUCTION, MARKETING,

OPERATIONS, STAFFING)
$26,699
$24,960

FINANCIAL BREAKDOWN

TOTAL REVENUE
(REVENUE GENERATED BY FOUNDATION)

TOTAL EXPENSES

NET LOSS
$34,856
$51,659
($16,804)
ADJUSTED NET = $9,896*

CITY SUPPORT
& PARTNERSHIP
In addition to direct reimbursement, the City provided significant operational support through waived direct and indirect costs.

Includes:

Public safety staffing
Administrative support
ESTIMATED WAIVED COST = $27,631
Parking & street impacts
Event preparation and coordination

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Remains a high-impact community event
Requires significant planning, staffing, and
coordination
Chamber provides substantial in-kind
production and operational support
When fully accounted for, the event
operates at, or near, break-even

LOOKING
AHEAD
Opportunities to streamline operations
Focus on sustainability and long-term viability
Continued collaboration with the City of
Hermosa Beach

THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
Agenda Item Name Comment
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Kent Mader Hermosa Beach has beautiful sunsets, incredible community spirit, and 3,000 dogs who have been patiently waiting their turn like very good boys and girls. Manhattan Beach has a dog park. Redondo Beach has a dog park. We love being the sibling of the South Bay, but even the youngest pup eventually gets to run off-leash. Bark for a Park has done everything right the petition, the research, the 11 locations. The only thing left is for Hermosa to fetch this opportunity and RUN witready to grow up. Let's make it official. Drop the leash. Let's GO DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Kathy Barron Hermosa Beach residents have so many dogs that a dog park would be so welcome here DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Mark Clifford Wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse this agenda item.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Chandrea Miller I live in Hermosa Beach with my three dogs. All of my neighbors have dogs too. We are patiently waiting for our park! Thank you for making this dream come true! DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Wendy Finster Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members,
We are writing to express our strong support for the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park East.

We have proudly called Hermosa Beach home for more than 11 years, raised our children here, and shared our lives with our 10-year-old dog, Summer. Over the past several yearsespecially since Covidthe number of dogs and dog-owning f Hermosa has grown tremendously. Our community deserves a safe, thoughtfully designed off-leash space where residents and their pets can gather, exercise, and connect.As Board members of Bark for a Park, we have worked closely with the Parks & Recreation Commission to evaluate potential locations throughout Hermosa Beach. After extensive study, discussion, and public input, the Commission voted u move forward with a dog park and carefully considered numerous locations, including areas behind the baseball field, behind the South Park restroom, the Valley Park West slope, Bicentennial Park, and portions of the Greenbelt. These siteultimately ruled out due to concerns including ADA compliance, fire and safety access, neighborhood proximity, and ballot measure requirements.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Steve Yeager I hope we get an off leash area in Valley Park for my two small dogs. Currently hundreds of people with their dogs come to the park and many let their dogs run free in different areas of the park making enforcement nearly impossible leading citations. Lets fence off an area so everyone is happy.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Samuel Sampson Hermosa Beach thrives on its outdoor culture, yet we are missing a dedicated space for our canine citizens. A dog park provides a clear, legal boundary for play, which inherently improves the safety and cleanliness of our other public parks. navigating the uncertainty of shared spaces, a dog park offers a 'best of both worlds' solution: a vibrant hub for owners and a more peaceful experience for the rest of the public. I urge the council to designate a space that reflects our commu

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Mary Ann Benson Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members, My husband and I have been residents for 39 years. We have had 5 dogs during that time. We would walk or run them 3 times a day and frequent all of the citys parks. But since they were unable to be off-leash, we would drive to Huntington Coronado, Idyllwild and Carmel, just to name a few, so that we could run, hike, swim and socialize them, off-leash.

As a Board Member for Bark for a Park, we have worked closely with the Parks and Recreation Commission, your City Manager and each of you in order to address any and all city and resident concerns, in order to have an opportunity to also residents have a place to run and play.We believe that we have found such a place. This is an isolated, underused space within the 8.75-acre of Valley Park. The area is east of the bathrooms and near the corner of Gould Avenue and Valley Drive. This section is away from the plabasketball courts, picnic tables and amphitheater. It is also physically away from homes, to address any noise issues. Valley Park has been widely used by families, children, neighbors and on-leash dogs. Anyone who lives near or frequents this area is aware of this. The only difference is that our proposal is to have our dogs in an unused area which is isolatactivities and events at the park. We intend on keeping the green space in its design. In fact, there would be far more attention to its green space upkeep than the overall park, which continually shows its wear due to soccer and other activities. And any wildlife or nature impnegligible to its current status.In closing, anyone who feels that this is a bad idea, should see how Valley Park is now and then see that an out-of-the way, under-utilized area would have zero impact to them or to our current park. After all, the park should be for everyoneeven our dogs.Thank you for your thorough consideration to this proposal.Mary Ann Benson Bark for a Park Board Member and residentAlan Bensonresident DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
IRINA GAAL My name is Irina Gaal and I live at 652 Gould Ave, half a block from Valley Park. I've been a Hermosa resident for over 25 years.

I respectfully ask that the city please allow for the creation of a dog park in the area of Valley Park referred to as Valley Park East (near the north east corner).I practically raised my family in Valley park, given how many hours we all spent there with my kids as they were growing up. Now I walk through there daily with my dog. Its such a wonderful space that is used by all sorts of groups in our comm are already so many dogs in the park, as many of us become empty nesters and change our focus to hanging out with our dogs, building a community of other dog-loving empty nesters and new dog owners. It would be so wonderful to have adogs could run off leash so we could continue to build on our dog-loving community rather than struggling with twisting leashes. The area being proposed is perfect-- secluded, rarely used by anyone other than dog owners. When my kids wethey used all the other large areas in the park, not this scooped out landscape where you can't run carefree or practice kicking or throwing balls. Kids just don't use that space. We received a flyer that some people believe a dog park in this small section somehow keeps Valley park from being a place for everyone. That couldn't be further from the truth. Creating a dog park makes it even more a place for everyone aowners would be able to safely let their pets run without impacting others in the park.I really really hope you make this project happen.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Bobbi Newman Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members,
My husband and I moved to Hermosa in 1969 with our two toddler children and have had 5 dogs during these many years. During this time weve enjoyed walking on the green belt on and off leash when it was legal.

Over the years we visited all the parks for more exercise and fun with the children and pets and we finally visited adjacent cities like Redondo, elSegundo then some small dog park strips in Manhattan beach, Most dog runs and dog parks are and dirty. During all these years weve lived in walking distance to Valley Park and socialized for years with other dog owners, small, medium and large . Sadly, all these dogs need more freedom to run and play so now we are excited to support the newValley Park for a safe, clean, shady area to do just that. Weve waiting many years to have an enclosed space to let our dogs off leash. Were looking forward to enjoying this with our dog, Laiki, our adult children, their dogs and our grandchildren with their dogs. The area proposed in the park is one we walk often. We rarely see anyone lingering or walking in the specified area and its east of the playground and bathrooms. Its very far from where large groups gather to do team practice or large speciaWe are pleased and grateful this project is being considered. Our three-generational family in Hermosa Beach thanks you. Bobbi and Ron Newman3312 Hermosa AveHermosa Beach PUBLIC COMMENT Monica Kumar Dear Council member,
I am writing to respectfully ask that you vote no on placing a dog park at Valley Park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Alysa Brennan We truly need an off leash park for this dog-friendly community! Valley Park certainly has space for it; I walk my older dog on leash there 2-3 times a week. But my husband has to drive every day to Redondo to take our other dog to that park s freedom to run and expend energy. An energetic dog that is cooped up in a small apartment or house is not good for our close housing here in Hermosa. Adopting a dog truly changed my life. Having a park would encourage others to adopt shwalk and socialize with them - all import things for health and well being.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Nayiri Dermenjian Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members, I am writing to express my and my family's strong support for the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park East.We moved to Hermosa Beach just before Covid hit. Our children went to school for 4 months before Covid forced them to stay home and do online learning. We did what most people did adopted a dog to make online school a bit more tole years ago, while running our dog at the park with a leash on, we got a $250 ticket that alleged Dog at large. Though we fought the ticket for months, at the end of the day we still had to pay that fee. We pay exorbitant amount of property taxes to parks for our children and pets. It was a very upsetting experience for us as a family, and since then I have personally been fully vested in having a dedicated leash free park where our dog can run without the fear of being ticketed. Almostafter that experience, I became a member of the board of directors of Bark for a Park. I wanted to be a part of a plan to design and implement a safe, thoughtfully designed off-leash space for our community dogs.As Board members of Bark for a Park, we have worked closely with the Parks & Recreation Commission to evaluate potential locations throughout Hermosa Beach. After extensive study, discussion, and public input, the Commission voted umove forward with a dog park and carefully considered numerous locations, including areas behind the baseball field, behind the South Park restroom, the Valley Park West slope, Bicentennial Park, and portions of the Greenbelt. These siteultimately ruled out due to concerns including ADA compliance, fire and safety access, neighborhood proximity, and ballot measure requirements.Following this thorough evaluation, Valley Park East emerged as the clear and most practical choice.Valley Park East offers the infrastructure and accessibility necessary to create a successful dog park within budget. The site already includes nearby parking, restrooms, open green space, and ADA-accessible access points. Importantly, a fdesignated dog park creates a safer environment for everyone by separating off-leash pets from childrens play areas, AYSO activities, basketball courts, and other park uses. The location is also ideally situated away from nearby homes, minneighborhood impact.Equally important, this project comes at an extraordinary financial opportunity for the City. Bark for a Park supporters are prepared to help fund the project privately, including an anonymous donor who has pledged to match all gifts of $100 $250,000!! To date, more than $70,000 has already been raised. Our supporters are committed not only to helping build the park, but also to supporting its maintenance and long-term success.This project reflects the very best of Hermosa Beach: community involvement, volunteerism, and neighbors coming together around a shared vision. Dog parks are more than pet amenitiesthey are gathering spaces that strengthen communencourage outdoor activity, and foster connection among residents of all ages and backgrounds. Few public spaces today create spontaneous interaction and civic cohesion the way dog parks do.Approving the Valley Park East Dog Park would be a meaningful investment in the quality of life, health, and connectedness of our community for years to come.Thank you for your consideration and leadership.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Bill Graw Ive lived in Hermosa Beach for 33 years. I have raised two dogs over the past 20 years, and I truly love dogs. However, Im concerned about this particular proposal for a dog park. Hermosa Valley Park was remodeled in 2001 and is perfect ex There are zero fences. Adding fencing to our existing open space feels like a step in the wrong direction.As a successful entrepreneur who has held a business license in Hermosa since 1998, I am skeptical about how the city could financially sustain the costs of maintenance and enforcement if the park were constructed. With that said, if a dobe approved, it would make more sense to centrally locate it near existing city services, including Animal Control, Public Works, and the Police and Fire Departments. The Greenbelt between City Hall and the Community Center (Skateboardbe a more logical location.For the record, I am not anti-dog park; I am offering a logical perspective. If a dog park is to be constructed, maintenance and enforcement should be the primary focus of the city. This decision is much bigger than asking, 'Do we need a dog pasking, 'Can we afford a dog park?' Ultimately, due to the annual recurring costs, this decision should be up to the tax-paying voters. I urge the council to truly find out what the majority of residents think in regards to the location and overall park and put it on the ballot.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Stephen McCall Against current options. Valley Park ought to be South East, away from valuable open space used by community, and not on Green Belt, especially not within view of Pier Ave.

Consider 'Open Park' model, as per NYC, with open use before 7am and after 9pm, with restrictions on certain areas: playground etc. This does not look to have been included in Staff Study. Benefit of no major capital cost, low maintenanceparks open. Thanks!

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Hilary Meade We need a dog park in Hermosa. Where else can we allow our dogs to get energy out when most people don't have back yards? They are not allowed on the beach and they must be on leash everywhere else. Please approve this park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Melinda Green Please find my letter opposing the creation of a dog park in Valley Park and incorporate it into the public record. I oppose a dog park because it will negatively impact families, degrade the character of Valley Park, create safety issues to child Hermosa Vista School, increase traffic congestion, and unnecessarily drain the City's limited financial and environmental resources.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Moira Nelson Personally, I would very much like to have a dog park in Valley Park. There are large areas of the park away from the play and picnic areas that would make convenient locations. Also, the pa heavily used as a meeting place and off-leash running place by dog owners and their dogs. I think it would be good to shift that usage toward a designated part of the park where we might hbe better regulated and monitored.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Kelly Castro Dear Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to express concern about the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park East, as described in the Bark for a Park proposal.I have serious concerns about the safety of children playing at this park, one of only two sizeable green spaces in our city, by inviting dog owners from far and wide to spend time at Valley Park. We have already hpedophiles ************ to children at both Valley and South Park. Remember the bathroom incidents at Valley Park? This proposed dog park will also impact the critically short parking situation for residents and parents getting their kids from school, activities at the park, and the Rotary. Valley Park is an important shared space for our community. It is used daily by residents for recreation, relaxation, and family activities. Many neighbors rely on this park as one of the few accessible green spaces inarea, and it plays a meaningful role in the quality of life for those who live nearby.While the proposal suggests that the area is relatively unused with minimal neighborhood impact, many residents experience this space quite differently. The park is actively used by families, children, and communand any plan to fence off a significant portion for exclusive dog use would reduce access for the broader public.We recognize and support the idea of creating a dog park in Hermosa Beach. However, we believe Valley Park East is not the right location. Converting part of a neighborhood park into a fenced, off-leash area mconcerns related to noise, safety, and compatibility with the surrounding residential environment.It is also worth noting that neighboring cities like Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach have successfully located dog parks in underutilized or less impactful areassuch as at the top of the hill in Polliwog Park, or iused spaces like Live Oak Park behind the baseball field, and under transmission lines at 190th in Redondo. These examples demonstrate that dog parks can be thoughtfully sited in ways that minimize impact oncommunity spaces.We respectfully encourage the City Council to explore alternative locations that are more centrally located and better suited for this type of use which may serve the entire community more equitably while minimon residential neighborhoods.Myself and residents immediately adjacent to the park support exploration of the Greenbelt option versus Vally Park. Please refocus efforts to the Greembelt which is a more suitable and underutilized space for a dog run like the successful new area in Polliwog Park. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration of community input.Sincerely,Kelly Castro Hermosa Beach Residen

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITYS PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY - 26-CMO-029 Dav There are a couple of things that need to be more well understood or clarified from the Staff report. One is about the pros/cons of designation. The other is about City's ability to avoid designatio (1) Designation appears to present potential (additional) local control and 'red tape' issues, traded off versus prospective funding. How well do we really understand the potential downs mechanisms by which Hermosa might lose local control?(2) Would Hermosa have the power to reject designation by the Federal government throughout the entire evaluation process, even if we agreed to initially participate in for exploratory reasons? David Grethen - Hermosa Beach Resident
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members and Staff -
I want to begin by thanking the Bark for a Park residents, subcommittee, and everyone who has invested time, energy, and heart into this effort. Their work is a positive example of what can happen when residengage in improving our community, including for our furry residents as well.Bark for a Parks ability to raise more than $70,000 in donations and pledges and secure a matching grant of up to $250,000 is no small feat. At the same time, I think Council has to be honest about the tradeoffs.The staff report is clear that while the nonprofit may help fund design and construction, the City would still be responsible for ongoing maintenance and operations after completion. Those are not minor obligatrecurring service commitments. That is why this discussion cannot be separated from the Citys larger fiscal and operational realities. If the City is discussing service reductions, maintenance pressures, and limited sthen the public deserves a clear explanation of the tradeoff if a new maintenance intensive amenity is added.What service gets reduced?What project gets delayed?What maintenance standard declines elsewhere?I support the concept of a dog park. But support for the concept should not mean bypassing the hard questions about long term operations. If the City moves forward, Council should require a full operating andanalysis before making any final commitment. Staff itself says a comprehensive feasibility report would still be needed. If the City is going to continue studying locations, the Greenbelt appears to offer the greatest overall public value. Staff identified major benefits including a central location near the civic center, minimal impacflat and shaded environment, nearby public restrooms and parking, stronger potential to support ADA requirements, and high foot traffic that could potentially support our downtown businesses. That mattersGreenbelt is not just a possible dog park location. It is the location with the clearest potential to connect a community amenity with broader economic and placemaking value.Bark for a Park made that same point in its recommendation letter, noting that a Greenbelt location could draw dog owners downtown which is what we need during the day time, mid week. And importantly,that during the January 21, 2026 onsite meeting with a Principal Designer from Gaudet Design Group, the designer expressed confidence that this area would be feasible for a dog park or dog run and identpreferred location among the two sites considered. That is significant. It means the Greenbelt is not only compelling from a community and economic standpoint, but was also identified by the designer as thecompared with Valley Park.Of course, the Greenbelt also comes with a requirement for a public vote. But that challenge should not cause the City to overlook the location that may offer the best long term value to the community. I appreciate and support the residents who brought this forward. I appreciate the Bark for a Park Subcommittee for showing what active civic participation can look like. But if the City is going to move this forwCouncil owes the public a transparent answer to two questions: 1. What is the long-term operational tradeoff? 2. Which location creates the greatest lasting public benefit if the City is going to take that on?If the answer is that a dog park still makes sense, then I believe the Greenbelt deserves serious consideration because it appears to offer the strongest combination of feasibility, minimal residential impact, accesvalue, and possible economic benefit.Thank you. Laura Pena DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Gabi Adler I strongly support a dog park in Hermosa Beach! Our city is the only one in the South Bay without a dog park, and yet quite a few appropriate spaces for one. I suggest either the Beach area Rodaway park as my preferences, but ANYoption would be better than the status quo!

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
PUBLIC COMMENT Ellen Robbins I am very much in favor of a dog park and supportive of the Valley Park East location. There is more than ample space and parking at that location, and a designated dog park area prevents letting their dogs run around there off leash which is prevalent. A dog park would be a tremendous asset to our community and would permit residents to connect and bond.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jessica Lebeouf I am writing to respectfully oppose the proposal to place a dog park at Valley Park. I love dogs (we had 2 for over 15 years and are in the process of adopting another) and support finding appropriate spaces for the communitys pets, but Valley Park is not the right loca leash dog park for many important reasons.Valley Park serves as one of the few remaining open green spaces for families, children, and residents seeking a peaceful recreational environment. The park is heavily used by young children for play, sports, picnics, and community gatherings. Converting any portion space into a dog park would significantly change the character, safety, cleanliness, and accessibility of the park for the broader community. One of the biggest concerns is that Valley Park is directly adjacent to a school and frequently used by children and families. An off-leash dog park next to a school creates avoidable safety and liability concerns. Even well-behaved dogs can become unpredictable in environments, especially around running children, bicycles, balls, food, and noise. Parents should not have to worry about dog fights, aggressive behavior, unleashed animals escaping fenced areas, or children accidentally encountering unsafe situations while visiting twalking to and from school. Inevitably, those that come to go to the dog park will also create more Dogs all over the actual park even if its just coming or going to the park. Most likely also more off-leash even running around the park as it will draw more to this area. Mypersonally come out of school every single day and play at the park (which is the #1 reason we moved to Hermosa) and if a dog park went in we would absolutely not continue this. Sanitation and odor are also major concerns. Dog parks inevitably create strong odors from urine and feces, especially during warmer months. Even with responsible owners, waste is often missed or improperly disposed of. This can negatively affect nearby playgroundssidewalks, and surrounding neighborhoods. Children should not be playing in areas where contamination from pet waste becomes a regular issue. Dog waste can also introduce bacteria and parasites into grass and soil where children frequently play.Noise is another serious issue. Barking dogs, owner gatherings, whistles, and increased activity levels would substantially increase noise in what is currently a peaceful neighborhood park. Residents living nearby would likely experience ongoing disturbances throughout tincluding early mornings and evenings.Parking and traffic are already limited in the area. Valley Park does not have sufficient infrastructure to support increased vehicle traffic from a destination dog park. Visitors from outside the neighborhood would add congestion to already crowded residential streets, mmore difficult for families attending school functions, youth sports, and park activities. Living on 27th, Parking is already a huge issue for any of the residences in the area and many of the lots require the street parking. Increased traffic also raises pedestrian safety conceand families crossing nearby streets.Maintenance and enforcement are additional concerns. Dog parks require constant upkeep, monitoring, fencing repairs, waste management, watering, and enforcement of rules. Without continuous oversight, problems such as aggressive dogs, excessive barking, neand rule violations can quickly escalate. For those that have been to other dog parks also know that they do have to be updated frequently. This creates additional financial and operational burdens for the City.There are also concerns regarding fairness and park access. Valley Park currently serves a broad cross-section of the community. A dog park would prioritize one specific use over many others and reduce usable open space for children, seniors, and residents who maycomfortable around off-leash dogs due to allergies, fears, past experiences, or cultural preferences.Approving a dog park at Valley Park may also set a precedent for further conversion of community green spaces into specialized-use facilities without broad community consensus. Before making such a permanent change, the City should thoroughly evaluate alternathat are more appropriate and less impactful to schools, children, neighborhoods, and existing recreational use.I respectfully ask the City Council to preserve Valley Park as a safe, clean, family-oriented open space and reject the proposal for a dog park at this location. Please consider alternative sites that are better suited for this type of facility and more compatible with surrouninfrastructure and community needs. I would support the Green Belt far more than Valley Park if the city feels there has to be a dog park in this location.Thank you for your time, consideration, and service to our community.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Kate Hirsh Dear Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park East, as outlined in the Bark for a Park proposal. The City Council should consider locating a dog park on th closer to the downtown civic/ commercial area.I live directly across the street from Valley Park with my two young children, and this park is a central part of our daily lives. My son regularly rides his bike in the exact area being considered, aserves as one of the few safe, open, and accessible green spaces for neighborhood families. There is also a well-loved climbing tree that local children use, as well as wildlifeincluding an owl thone of the treesthat would likely be impacted by fencing and increased dog activity.While I understand and support the desire to create a dedicated dog park in Hermosa Beach, I strongly believe that Valley Park East is not an appropriate location. The proposal characterizes ththe park as relatively unused with little to no neighbor impact, but as a nearby resident, I can attest that this is not an accurate reflection of how the space is currently used. It is actively enjoyedchildren, and neighbors on a daily basis.Fencing off one of the nicest and most functional parts of our neighborhood park for exclusive dog use would significantly reduce access for the broader communityparticularly young childrenthis space for safe outdoor play. Additionally, placing an off-leash dog area in a residential neighborhood raises concerns about noise, safety, and overall compatibility with surrounding homes.I respectfully ask the Council to reconsider the location of this project. A more appropriate site would be along the Greenbelt closer to downtown, which is more central to the entire Hermcommunity and less embedded within a residential setting. This would allow for broader access while minimizing the impact on families who depend on neighborhood parks like Valley Park.Again, I support the concept of a dog parkbut not at the expense of one of our most valuable shared family spaces. Thank you for your time and consideration.Sincerely,Kate Hirsh

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB SPECIFICATION REVISIONS, JOB SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS, BARGAINING GROUPS AND SALARY RANGES -26-AS-052 Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff -
I appreciate the effort to create clearer organizational structure and career pathways within the Park and Recreation Department. I believe this is also an important opportunity to modernize how the City connects staffing, operational accountability, and moutcomes.One thing I noticed while reviewing the redlined versions is that some of the previous language related to a High Performance Organization and performance excellence within the former Community Resources Director classification appears proposed for removtransition to Parks and Recreation Director.While I understand the desire to streamline and simplify classifications, I would encourage the Council to reconsider retaining that accountability language as a statement of operational responsibility and public stewardship.I want to be clear that I am not advocating for overly bureaucratic job descriptions. However, I do believe there is value in modest language that connects leadership positions to broader operational expectations such as: participation trends, facility utilization, custooperational efficiency, fiscal stewardship, and service delivery outcomes.In particular, I believe the proposed Parks and Recreation Director position is the appropriate place to establish that framework because it ultimately oversees: long-range planning, departmental strategy, budgeting, fee recommendations, facilities, staffing, gran community programming.As the department head, I would encourage the Council to consider language that more clearly connects the Director position to: monitoring participation and utilization trends, evaluating program performance and cost recovery, improving operational responsiveness, and supporting transparent, data-informed reporting to City leadership and the public.I believe those additions would strengthen the classification without making it overly rigid or administratively burdensome.I also think the Senior Recreation Supervisor classification provides a good example of balance because it already references achieving performance and cost recovery objectives. That acknowledges accountability without becoming overly prescriptive.Why does this matter? Because the recent budget discussion makes clear that our City is facing approximately a $3.2 million projected structural deficit, while Parks and Recreation operations appear to operate with roughly $1.5 million in annual subsidy support. My co the City can clearly measure, communicate, and continuously improve the value residents receive from those investments.Right now, the City appears to have limited operational visibility into: which programs are thriving, which facilities are underutilized, which services generate the greatest community benefit, and where operational improvements may exist.As the City modernizes classifications and expands its organizational structure, I believe it should also modernize how operational performance is measured and communicated.My recommendation is a balanced approach: maintain the organizational modernization effort, but pair those investments with modest accountability language, operational dashboards, and measurable service indicators. Over time, that foundation could supporon:participation, facility utilization, customer satisfaction, operational responsiveness, program performance, and cost recovery trends. That would not only help future Councils make better data-driven policy and budget decisions, but also help build public trust by showing res investments support community outcomes and quality of life. Ultimately, modernization is not just about changing titles or adding management layers. True modernization means aligning staffing, operations, fiscal stewardship, transparency, and public value in asustainable way.And in a time of growing fiscal pressure, the cities that will be most successful are not simply the ones that cut services or raise fees, they are the ones that can clearly demonstrate performance, build public confidence, and show residents that every dollar invemeaningful community value.As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.Laura Pena DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Allyson Schwartz I strongly support the development of a dog park in Hermosa Beach. Our community has many dog owners who would greatly benefit from having a safe, designated space for dogs to exerci and play off leash.

PUBLIC COMMENT tonyhiggins Please click/tap on link aboveDOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018 Matt Tuens I am 100% FOR an off-leash dog park in Hermosa Beach. I would like to fully support the Valley Park East location for approval.

Thank you! - Matt Tuens
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Brad Sidrick Valley Park East is the best location for a Dog Park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
JB Anderson I believe an off-leash dog park will benefit the entire community as owners will have a place to take their dogs off leash to get their energy out and socialize. This will reduce owners taking their d in unsanctioned areas of our community. It will also mean more tired dogs that will behave better and bark less

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Susan S. Brown As longtime residents and dog lovers, we appreciate the importance of spaces for pet owners. However, we do not believe our small neighborhood park is the right location for a dog park. W blocks of Valley park. Our park space is already heavily utilized and limited, serving families, childrens activities, sports, picnics, community events, and everyday gathering space for residents and visitors. Adding a dogfurther reduce the open, flexible areas that make the park enjoyable for everyone. It's bad enough that we have to compete with the kids on ebikes who jump the hills in the park and on our waWe are also concerned about the noise, odors, and potential safety issues that can come with concentrated off-leash dog areas, particularly in such close proximity to homes, the beach,recreational spaces. One of the strengths of our neighborhood is its peaceful and welcoming atmosphere, and we believe this proposal could significantly change that character.In addition, our community already offers many excellent walking paths and outdoor areas that accommodate dog owners without dedicating valuable park space to a fenced dog park. Weencourage the city to consider alternative locations better suited for this type of facility.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jen Lamping As a long-time resident of Hermosa Beach, I strongly support the creation of an off-leash dog park in our city. Its frustrating that Hermosa Beach is the only South Bay beach city without a ded park, especially considering how many residents own dogs and view them as part of their families.We have numerous shared park spaces throughout the city, and it seems entirely reasonable that a portion of one park could be designated for off-leash dog use - particularly since our beacheoption. Residents currently have no safe or legal place within Hermosa to allow their dogs to exercise and socialize off leash.A thoughtfully planned dog park would improve quality of life for many residents, create a stronger sense of community, and provide a designated space that helps keep other public areas mand respectful for everyone.I strongly encourage the City Council to seriously prioritize this issue and work toward a solution that better reflects the needs of the community.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jim Butler Because this would be the only large dog park between Redondo and El Segundo, it would become a regional draw, exacerbating the congestion and parking issues that already exist in the neighborhood
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
tonyhiggins Dear City Council.

I live right next to valley park and i strongly support the dog psrk at the Valley Park east location. Its twice as far from homes as the Green Belt option, its bigger than the greenbelt option, it doesn expense and hassle of a vote to change the land grant and the parking is no worse than the Greenbelt option. its a common sense compromise solution. The Parks masterplan identified this as a high priority want and the organizers have done an excellent job providing funding and plans. It will help withleash problem at the park. People are going to let their dogs off leash if they are not a threat to anyone. its better they do it inside a dog park.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITYS PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LOS ANGELES COASTAL AREA SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY - 26-CMO-029 tonyhiggins Dear City Council. Someone needs to say if the national park option is the only viable path to a new pier that would otherwise cost 100 million dollars if 30 financing is included.

You want new pier? Are you willing to give up the city's ownership of its beach to get it? DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Angie Rimmon As a resident living directly across the street from Valley Park on Gould Ave., I am writing to express concern about the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park. Bark for a Park's "vision" states t looking for a space that has "minimal/no impact" on neighbors. This proposal is contradictory to such vision.Valley Park is an important shared space for our community. I can literally see the children's playground from my window and see how the children and families enjoy the park on a daily basis. Ta MINIMUM of 10,000 square feet of grassy park space from the community (as the proposal states) and to fence off the beloved large tree which is used by many families to picnic or use as shwould be a loss.I am also concerned about safety. Valley Park has so many children that run around and enjoy the playground and space. Many children also walk through the park to go to Vista School. To hpark so close to the children's playground, restrooms, and walking path to school is only inviting injury. Curiosity is something that all kids have and you will not be able to prevent little fingers frompet dogs through the fence or coming close to the gates as the dogs go in/out. There are already multiple off leash dog parks in the South Bay area. As such, I do not believe this proposedValley Park is necessary or even desirable for our community. I believe a dog park on the greenbelt is a better and safer alternative. Thank you.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Dan Rimmon Dear Council,
I am against taking away any part of Valley park to be used as a dog park. I prefer it to be on the Greenbelt.

I live across the street from the park. I am a dog owner but dont think this is a good idea. It is a great place for kids, adults and local fauna. I feel that a dog park would take away the amb currently has. I think it is a peaceful place that a dog park would degrade. I fear that it would be much noisier. Already people dont follow the current rules. They let their dogs off leash constanpick up after their dogs. I think that it would be worse with a dog park. It would make it much more crowded and bring in people from many other areas resulting in tougher parking, more trashunpicked up dog poo. It would add costs to the city for additional maintenance and police work. Plus we would loose the nice feeling that Valley park offers now. I think it would adverseresidents of Hermosa Beach and specifically those living close to the Park. Please consider your residents.I thank you for your time and consideration,Dan Rimmon455 Gould Ave.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Adam Stoneman Mayor Detoy and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council, I am writing to express my strong support for moving forward with a dog park in Hermosa Beach and specifically to voice my support for the Valley Park location.Hermosa Beach has long lacked a designated off leash dog area despite clear and growing demand from residents. A well planned dog park would provide a safe, responsible space for do owners, reduce informal off leash activity in other public areas, and strengthen the sense of community that defines this city.Among the options being considered, Valley Park stands out as the most practical and appropriate location. It is already a recreational space, centrally located, and well suited to accothoughtfully designed dog park with minimal disruption to surrounding residential areas. With proper planning, it can be enhanced in a way that complements existing uses rather than competingI also want to acknowledge the work of Bark for a Park and the residents who have spent significant time organizing, engaging the community, and helping bring forward a balanced proposareflects a genuine community need rather than a niche interest.I understand that any change to public space deserves careful consideration. At the same time, Hermosa Beach has an opportunity here to deliver a long requested amenity in a way that isintentional, and beneficial for the broader community.For those reasons, I respectfully urge the City Council to support moving forward with the Valley Park location as the preferred site for the dog park.Sincerely,Adam StonemanHermosa Beach Resident DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Alisa Mitchell While I am in favor of building a dog Park in Hermosa Beach, I am against the proposed location of Valley Park. That space is highly utilized by residents for birthday parties, scout meetings Parking is already tough around Valley Park and this would make it worse. Additionally, students from the adjacent Vista school play in that space after school and an increased amount of dosafety at risk. Anywhere but Valley Park! DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Judith Clark Strongly support an off leash dog area. Not only does it build a sense of community, it gives a safe space for a pet owners to exercise their dogs and possibly less likely to find Dogs off leash creatin DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jacob L Bark for a Park is filled with amazing individuals and involved Hermosa Beach community members, that have planned and figured out the best way to get Hermosa Beach a dog pa understanding, they are raising funds to cover most, if not all the costs, associated with the dog park. This is an easy yes, let's get a dog park Hermosa Beach! :)

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Amber Stoneman As a Hermosa Beach resident, I strongly support the proposed dog park at Valley Park. Our community currently has no designated space for residents to legally enjoy off-leash activities wit despite the large number of dog owners who live here and use our parks daily.The Strand is a great place to walk dogs, but it can become extremely congested with pedestrians, cyclists, kids, and dogs especially on weekends and busy summer days. Having a dedicate would provide a safer and more appropriate place for dogs to exercise while also helping reduce congestion in other shared public spaces.I also believe the impact to nearby residents would be minimal considering the existing activity and noise already surrounding the area, including the schools, Valley and Ardmore traffic, youthpark, and ongoing construction throughout the neighborhood. Valley Park is already an active community space, and a thoughtfully designed dog park would fit naturally within it.Most importantly, this project would allow Hermosa residents to stay and enjoy our own local parks instead of having to leave the city to visit dog parks in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, orThis is an opportunity to add an amenity that serves a large portion of our community while still preserving the overwhelming majority of the park for everyone to enjoy.I encourage the City Council to support this project and continue collaborating with residents throughout the design process.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
kristen keenan Let's have YAPPY Hour in Hermosa!!!
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Travis Green I am against allowing a dog park in Valley Park as Hermosa Beach is relatively small and has limited park space. It does not make any sense to partition away mixed use space for a dog park when less than two miles away Redondo Beach has a wonderful 3 acre (130,680 square feet) dog park already. This is unnecessary and wasteful.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Cara Looney As a 20+ year resident of Hermosa Beach, I support a dog park in Hermosa Beach - and specifically Bark for a Park's vision. The specified area within Valley Park is very well-suited for a dog par add even more character to the area.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Howard Lee Click/Tap this message and then click/tap on this eComment's PDF attachment as necessary to view my testimony on this item. Thank You

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Eileen M Reardon Valley Park was proposed by Bark for a Park because it doesnt want to waste $40K+ of their donor money on a Ballot Measure which is required for the Greenbelt section. They are intentionally regulations. Bark for a Park wants to take public space deemed underutilized (by whom?), that coincidentally doesnt require a ballot measure, to create a special use area that will impact the commu budget and our taxes without majority approval by the 14K registered voters in Hermosa Beach. Thats not advocacy, thats how special interest groups operate. A dog park in Valley Park will ruin the park open space design with fencing while destroying the meditative area near the community garden. While a dog park sounds like is a great idea for Hermosa Beach, the location, reallocation of existing public space, associated costs for maintenance and numerous other factors (parking, traffic should be presented for a vote to all registered Hermosa Beach residents regardless of the selected area since everyone will be affected by a dog park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Arianna Please bring the dog park to Hermosa Beach! Itll bring the community together over something we all have so much in common: loving our dogs! The other surrounding beach cities have oneso s DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Candice Richardson I fully support the creation of a dog park in hermosa beach; it is very overdue and much needed! A public dog park would be a valuable addition to the community by providing a safe, ope residents and their pets to exercise, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors. It would help promote a healthier and more active lifestyle for both dogs and owners while creating opportunities forconnect and build stronger community relationships.

INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1942: ELECTRIC BICYCLES: REGISTRATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - 26-CMO-024 tonyhiggins Dear City Council,
The council should immediately schedule an agenda item to adopt complementary rules with Manhattan Beaches recently passed common sense ebike regulations.

We dont need ebikers pulling out their headphones, earbuds and cell phones the minute they cross the MB border to cruz on our busy strand and roads. thank youtonyhiggins DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jeanne Nicastro I live in Hermosa Beach and strongly oppose placing a dog park in Valley Park. Valley Park is one of the few open green spaces where young children can safely run, play soccer, gather with build community. It is heavily used by local families every single day and serves as an important space for kids in our neighborhood.While I support creating a dog park in Hermosa Beach, I believe the proposed Greenbelt location is a much better solution that allows both families and dog owners to benefit without taking aw recreational space for children.Please preserve Valley Park as a family-centered park and consider the Greenbelt alternative instead.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Randy Balik At the outset, I'm neither for or against a dog park in Hermosa Beach. I am of the opinion that Hermosa Beach, as small, compact, and densely populated as it is, cannot have 'everything' th want, and there are a lot of valid arguments against having a dog park at all. But I also understand why so many people want one.HOWEVER, I've seen proposals for one at Valley Park, and I am VERY against that. For one, dog parks can be noisy, and for those whose homes butt up against the park, I think it is quite unfair aadd something that can be this intrusive to the backyards of those who moved their without having that amenity as part of their equation. So I am speaking for them even though this does nopersonally. Moreover, and perhaps even more importantly, it appears as though the cost to prepare a dog park in Valley Park is unnecessary when there are other locations. Personally, I feel that a wider spot along the greenbelt near Pier Ave that can be fenced in inexpensively makes a lot more sense. That's a noisier part of Hb and so additional noise won't beWhile parking for that may be more difficult, there are tradeoffs to all new things that residents want, and I believe that this is the tradeoff that should be considered.So....dog park? Perhaps. Dog park in Valley Park...absolutely not. Dog park along the green belt near Pier...worth considering.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Addy Sawers Im a nanny in Hermosa and we spend at least 4 hours at the park everyday. Theres music class proposed location for the dog park is inconvenient as theres usually activities for kids in that area belt location is a better location.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jackie Goodison I support a dog park in Hermosa but strongly oppose turning any part of Valley Park into a dog park and think council should consider the greenbelt option.

I live with my family (a 4 year old dog and 2 year old daughter) on 28th street just east of Mornignside. We live under 500 feet from Valley Park. I am in the park at least twice a day. My daug several hours in the park each day.Valley Park is a truly beautiful park. It is the shared backyard of our community. The area proposed to be a dog park is also the place where the youngest children in our community play safely.they can be out of the way of soccer & lacrosse practice, and have no risk of running out into the street. This is where music class and mommy&me happens. This is where we they host Shakespark. This is where families and friends gather for cookouts and holiday celebrations. This is where people celebrate their childrens first few birthday parties. All of that said - I would love to take my dog to a dog park in Hermosa but not at the cost of losing the area where our children play and our community hosts events. I believe we should haveAND valley park.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Harris Goodison I support a dog park in Hermosa but strongly oppose turning any part of Valley Park into a dog park and think council should consider the greenbelt option.

I live with my family (a 4 year old dog and 2 year old daughter) on 28th street just east of Mornignside. We live under 500 feet from Valley Park. I am in the park at least twice a day. My daug several hours in the park each day.Valley Park is a truly beautiful park. It is the shared backyard of our community. The area proposed to be a dog park is also the place where the youngest children in our community play safely. they can be out of the way of soccer & lacrosse practice, and have no risk of running out into the street. This is where music class and mommy&me happens. This is where we they host Shakes park. This is where families and friends gather for cookouts and holiday celebrations. This is where people celebrate their childrens first few birthday parties. All of that said - I would love to take my dog to a dog park in Hermosa but not at the cost of losing the area where our children play and our community hosts events. I believe we should have AND valley park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Daniel Gutierrez I am not in favor for a dog park located at Valley Park because families and children gather and use this area as often.

REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB SPECIFICATION REVISIONS, JOB SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS, BARGAINING GROUPS AND SALARY RANGES -26-AS-052 tonyhiggins Dear City Council,
Dear CM NapolitanoFor what its worth i fully support Laura Pena's comments in her public comment that follows mine. In particular I fully support Ms. Pena's comment that:I [Laura Pena] appreciate the effort to create clearer organizational structure and career pathways within the Park and Recreation Department. I believe this is also an important opportunity t how the City connects staffing, operational accountability, and measurable public outcomes........However, I do believe there is value in modest language that connects leadership positions to broader operational expectations such as: participation trends, facility utilization, customeroperational efficiency, fiscal stewardship, and service delivery outcomes.Laura Pena:ENDThe problem is the City Manager has made little if any progress in establishing measurable performance objectives for himself or his directors despite acknowledging the inadequacy of performance standards almost a 9 months ago. If the city council and staff want to earn the trust of the public as they navigate our fiscal challenges going forward the city simply must do more to address the performance standards shortPena alluded too above. Your constituents simply must be given the tools they need to evaluate the performance of the City Manager and Directors IF your constituents will be asked to support your plans for navigatingfiscal our fiscal crisis. No Accountability No TrustThank You for Considering,tonyhiggins

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DEPARTMENT FY 2026-2027 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS - 26-AS-054 Ira Ellman -If not already done, I would recommend a hiring freeze until the budget process is complete. -Increase controls on overtime (pre-approval, if that is not in place) -In addition to stating the negative impact t services from a 10% cut in their department as shown in the staff report, managers should detail what they will do to make it work. - The City Council should form a sub-committee and/or citizens group to investigate potential revenue, both incremental to current sources and creative new sources. Increasing sales tax residents is more than likely to fail again.
-I am not particularly confident that Council Members will ask tough questions of department heads regarding headcount, utilization and efficiency of their 2026-2027 budget. -Closing the $3.2mm gap for the coming fiscal year and future years will be difficult. Cutting departmental expenses will be necessary, as short-term revenue generation is not an easy task.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Tristin Kranenburg My family and I frequent Valley Park often and I oppose putting a dog park there. I think the council should consider putting it along the green belt instead.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-053 Kathleen Knoll Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
I am writing to respectfully ask the Council to reconsider the proposed fee increases included in the current fee study, particularly the increases that directly impact small businesses trying to operate, improve, and stay relevant in this com One example is S-018, the Temporary Minor Special Event permit, which appears to be tripling in price. We spent nearly two years working to simplify the process for a minor special event permit to allow businesses to be creative in g revenue streams. Hosting minor special events helps bring people into town, and create the kind of activity that benefits Hermosa Beach as a whole.Another major concern is S-001, Commercial CUP Change, which appears to be doubling in price. Uncorked just went through this process, and even at the current fee level, it was very costly. In addition to city fees we also had tothrough the ABC. And In the coastal zone, Coastal Commission requires permits as well. In some cases, businesses may also be purchasing or modifying liquor licenses. When all of these costs are added together, it becomes cost-prohbusinesses to make the very changes needed to survive, grow, and keep up with rising rent, payroll, insurance, utilities, and operating costs.Year after year, for the past 15 years, I have stood before Council asking for support, understanding, and fairness. As business owners, we are constantly navigating requirements from the ABC, EDD, FTB, IRS, CDTFA, Health Dept, City CodCity Planning, and many other agencies. It can be overwhelming, expensive, and discouraging.We try to be charitable. We try to be an asset to the community. We try to create gathering places, bring people together, support local events, and contribute to the character of Hermosa Beach. I do want to acknowledge that themeaningful progress in streamlining some processes, and we really appreciate that. But these proposed fee increases feel like a step backward.If we want Hermosa Beach to remain a town filled with unique, mom-and-pop businesses not just chains or businesses with deep pockets then we need to support small businesses and make it easier, not more expensive, for themsucceed.We are simply asking the City to recognize the reality of what it takes to operate. Many of the people making these decisions have never had to run a business, make payroll, manage rising costs, or deal with the daily pressure of keeping I know you have the challenging task of balancing your budget but it cant continue to be in the backs of the businesses. We need city processes to be more efficient. Please choose staffs OPTION 4 to reevaluate these fee incefficiency study. As your customer, your constituent, and a long-standing business owner in this community, I am asking you to help us not hurt us. Please look carefully at these proposed increases and consider the impact they will have on the smallhelp make Hermosa Beach special.Thank you for your time and consideration.Kathy Knoll and Jeff BonafedeUncorked Wine Shops The Deck Hermosa beach.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
mc guerry I am against a dog park. The city's financial situation is dire. The city need to focus on generating revenue instead.

If the city does go ahead with a dog park, the best location would be the beach. It would bring people into the city from all over, people who would spend money inside the city, providin revenue.

INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1942: ELECTRIC BICYCLES: REGISTRATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - 26-CMO-024 mc guerry This law, as well as the measures Manhattan Beach is taking, will not solve the "issues" around "ebikes." Almost every "issue" with "ebikes" is already illegal, whether it be the illegal e-motos that go to things like the running of stop signs. All this law will do is punish law-abiding citizens who want an easier way to get around our city. Older and disabled individuals who can no longer ride a regular bike will be one type of person thisEbikes have the possibility of bringing transformational change to our transportation system. Pollution from autos is the leading contributor to the climate crisis and microplastics in our oceans.reduce the number of cars on the road and encouraging ebikes is a great way to do that.This law will just discourage their use and will not even succeed in curbing the illegal activities in our city. The Hermosa Beach Police Dept has purchased e-bikes for their officers to use. This action is a wonderful first step in actually solving the "issues" of "ebikes."I urge you to reject this law.FYI - based on misinformation I have heard from members of the council, please note that Class 3 ebikes are NOT like motorcycles. They have a max speed of 28 mph and can not have a throttleone must be at least 16 to be on one. Again, reject this unnecessary and harmful law.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Bobby Sillman I oppose putting a dog park in valley park and think the council should consider putting it along the green belt.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Tim Walling I live in hermosa beach and oppose putting a dog park in valley park and think the council should consider putting it along the green belt.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-053 Jon David I support option 4 which aligns fees with process reform.

The staff report correctly identifies the key issue: the City should not lock in fees for processes it is actively working to reform. Option 4 properly defers development-related fees until after Administrative Procedures hearing and the upcoming commercial zoning updates.Setting fees now would force the City to recover the full cost of the current inefficient system rather than the streamlined process we intend to create. As Councilman Saeman stated at the Apri the goal is a quicker, cheaper approval process. Option 4 is the only approach that honors this goal.Add S-004 to Option 4I request an amendment to include S-004 (Precise Development Plan for commercial/mixed-use and residential) in Option 4s deferral list. Currently only S-003 (PDP for Condos) is on the lis rationale supports this:1) Consistency: The report already defers S-001, S-003B, and S-034 because they are tied to the upcoming commercial zoning updates. S-004 belongs in the same category. 2) Procedural Similarity: S-004 and S-003 (already in Option 4) are functional equivalent. Both follow the same Planning Commission pathway and require comparable staff time. 3) There is No Procedural Conflict: The hearing remains open and there has not been a formal fee adoption resolution. Council retains complete legislative jurisdiction over all fees in the study.Why Option 4 Is Superior to Option 1Choose Option 4 over Option 1 for two important reasons:1) Option 1 bases fees on todays inefficient processes, the very system the City has already committed to overhaul. This asks applicants to subsidize the Citys procedural inefficiencies.2) Option 1 promises future reductions once efficiencies are found. In practice, once new revenue is built into the General Fund, it becomes part of next year's projections, we have accepted iand those reductions rarely happen on schedule. Option 4 sets the right fee the first time, after the new process is defined It encourages us to get to a quicker, cheaper approval process.

Recommendation: Adopt Option 4 with the addition of S-004.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Eric & Beth Tonne Dog Park Locations - OPPOSE Valley Park East & SUPPORT Greenbelt Dear Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council,I am writing to express concern about the proposed off-leash dog park at Valley Park East. Valley Park is an very important shared space for our community. As residents living very close to Val dog park will have a significant negative impact on the following: Open space at Valley Park including green space for trees and grass Natural Wildlife Space in Hermosa Beach including owls, hawks, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, possums, squirrels, & butterfly migration.TRAFFIC at the Gould, Valley & Ardmore stops signs which are already heavily congestedPARKING - always filled at Valley park. spills into congested neighboring streets that have limited parking for residentsNOISE / Barking - we can hear Vista school & Valley park (happy noise) all day from our home. Endless Barking is not happy noise & will be disruptive to residents & Vista SchoolPublic safety - dog waste increases flies & fleas in areas very close to playgrounds & Vista School - potentially, spreading diseases SAFETY - dog fights & dogs off leash near playground with small children and Vista School creates increase of dog bite riskAs Hermosa City Council is evaluates dog park then please explore alternative locations that minimize the impact on Valley Park, residential neighborhoods plus Vista & Valley schools. We support the Greenbelt location which seems the best for the community public use & minimal residential impact. Thank you for considering all sides on this important decisions! Best Regards,Eric & Beth Tonne650 Porter LaneHermosa Beach Resident DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Leyna Nguyen I grew up playing at this park, and I want my children to have the opportunity to as well. We can have both a dog park and a community park for kids of all ages to roam freely.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
AUBREY BROWN We NEED this dog park!! Doggies need to be free and play also. There's plenty of room to share at Valley Park and will provide more community interaction.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jenny Lee We play at this section of valley park with our granddaughter and do not want to see it lost to a dog park. Please consider putting the park on the greenbelt.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-053 Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff -
I understand the Citys need to update outdated fees. The staff report makes clear that costs have increased due to higher personnel and benefit costs, overhead, interdepartmental coordination, regulatory requirements, and consultant support. Considering the C2023 for an "internal audit that would implement best management practices in order for the City to provide a high value of services to its residents in a cost-efficient manner," I have yet to see a report updating the public on those results.With that said, until clear streamlining and efficiencies have been implemented, I believe Option 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases with Future Recalibration remains the most balanced approach. It allows the City to improve revenue in the near term while preserving ffees once the City completes its process review and identifies efficiencies. I've highlighted feedback on the fee study in the attached file to assist with that endeavor.I respectfully ask Council to add S-004 Precise Development Plan: Commercial/Mixed Use and Residential to the list of deferred fees. If S-003 CUP/PDP Condo is being reconsidered because the process may be streamlined, then S-004 PDP should be reviewed as well. Smand mixed-use projects are exactly the types of investments our City should encourage to support long term property tax growth, commercial vitality, and recurring revenue.That same recalibration logic should also apply to selected Public Works fees. The staff report acknowledges that Council could direct staff to return with potential code, zoning, or process amendments that may reduce review requirements or alter permit procedurfees are also based on current processes, then Council should review whether those processes can be streamlined before locking in full cost recovery.Public Works fees can directly affect business openings, construction staging, tenant improvements, public improvement plan checks, and commercial reinvestment. These are not just administrative fees; they influence whether it is easy or difficult to invest in our City.

I respectfully recommend that Council:1. Adopt Option 4 as the balanced path forward;2. Add S-004 Precise Development Plan: Commercial/Mixed Use and Residential to the deferred fee list;3. Apply the same recalibration approach to selected Public Works fees that are business facing, duplicative, code dependent, or likely to change after process review;4. Direct staff to return with Public Works fee recommendations showing current review steps, overlapping reviews, and opportunities for streamlining;5. Create tiered fees based on project complexity and public impact;6. Consolidate overlapping Planning and Public Works reviews where possible, especially for A-frame signs and right-of-way encroachments;7. Require 6- and 12-month reporting on application volume, turnaround times, review cycles, revenue, and customer experience.This is not about opposing cost recovery. It is about making sure cost recovery is based on an efficient, transparent, and coordinated process.Our fiscal future depends not only on higher fees, but on making it easier, faster, and more predictable for residents, businesses, and property owners to invest in the City.The City should not ask people to pay more for the system we are trying to fix. It should first build the streamlined system the public can trust.As always, I appreciate your thoughtful consideration.Laura Pena DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Adrian I feel a different location would be more appropriate

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Dave Andrews Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members,
I am writing as a Hermosa Beach resident, neighbor, and dog owner to express my strong support for creating a dog park in Hermosa Beach, specifically at the proposed Valley Park East location Hermosa Beach is a unique community. We are a small beach city where people know their neighbors, spend time outdoors, walk everywhere, and value community connection. We are alsomost densely populated cities in California, with limited private yard space for families and their dogs.Dogs are already woven into the culture of Hermosa Beach. Walk down Pier Avenue toward the beach, and you will notice water bowls sitting outside local businesses everywhere. Dogs are clour community.I have met countless dog owners whose daily routines revolve around neighborhood interactions morning walks, conversations with neighbors, coffee shop stops, and visits to the fire station, wdogs know a treat container awaits them. These routines are not just about pets. They are about connection and community.Years ago, when my previous dog passed away, I realized something unexpected had disappeared too: the small community I saw every day on our walks. The familiar faces and conversatiostopped overnight. It reminded me how much these interactions contribute to the feeling of belonging in Hermosa Beach.I would strongly encourage members of the City Council to visit Live Oak Park at some point early in the morning. Talk to the dog owners there. Talk to the neighbors walking by. Ask people whyback every day.What you will likely hear is that these spaces are about much more than dogs.People meet neighbors they otherwise never would have known. Seniors have social interaction. Families gather. New residents feel welcomed. In many ways, these spaces become social aneighborhood much like the community garden at South Park.When I first brought my puppy to Live Oak, the regulars had organized a one-year-old puppy party complete with treats and party hats. It was simple, local, friendly, and community-driven exaof small-town beach city spirit that makes Hermosa Beach special.Hermosa Beach has proudly embraced the Blue Zones Project through the Beach Cities Health District, promoting walkability, outdoor activity, social connection, and community well-being. Adesigned dog park aligns naturally with those same values.At the same time, Hermosa Beachs current approach to dogs is largely focused on regulation, fees, and enforcement. The City requires annual dog licensing, charges substantial licensing fees anand increased off-leash fines to $250 per violation.I fully support the importance of animal control services, licensing, rabies compliance, and responsible enforcement. These are important public safety functions. However, Hermosa Beach curredesignated off-leash recreational space anywhere in the city for responsible dog owners.Dog owners already contribute significantly through licensing, permit, and enforcement fees. Yet unlike many other recreational amenities supported through general community funding, dogeffectively asked to fund regulation without receiving meaningful recreational infrastructure in return.A thoughtfully designed dog park would not only serve dog owners but also strengthen the broader community by creating another safe outdoor gathering space that encourages physical acconnection, and neighborhood interaction.The proposed Valley Park East location appears to be a thoughtful and balanced solution that uses a relatively underutilized portion of the park while minimizing neighborhood impacts.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-053 Michelle Crispin Please see the attached letter from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau for Councils consideration regarding the User Fee Study and proposed fee increases.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Jennifer Rocci This has been well analyzed and evaluated. Hermosa does not have a dog park and this has been determined to be the best location due to it being a shaded, relatively unused portion of a la dog park is a great amenity to any neighborhood, and restrictions will be enforced to ensure safety, cleanliness and overall disruption.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-053 Dave Davis Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing to express concern about several proposed fee increases and the impact they may have on Hermosa Beach small businesses.

I am concerned about the proposed increase to the Temporary Minor Special Event permit fee (S-018). Businesses and City staff spent years simplifying this process so operators could host sm more efficiently. These events generate revenue, attract visitors, and help create the energy and community atmosphere that benefits Hermosa Beach. Tripling this fee could discourage the very City should support.The proposed increase to the Commercial CUP Change fee (S-001) is also concerning. Businesses making operational improvements already face significant costs beyond City fees, including A Coastal Commission permits, and other approval expenses. Together, these costs can become prohibitive for small businesses trying to stay viable.Local businesses are already facing rising costs for labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and regulatory compliance. Additional City fee increases make it harder for independent businesses to adapt remain competitive.Yet despite these challenges, local businesses continue investing in the community by creating gathering places, supporting events, employing residents, and contributing to Hermosa Beac Hermosa Beach wants to preserve its independent business community, the City should make it easier not more expensive for small businesses to evolve and survive.

I understand the City faces difficult budget decisions, but increasing fees on local businesses cannot be the only solution. I respectfully urge the Council to support Staffs Option 4 and reeva increases after conducting an efficiency study.As a longtime Hermosa Beach business owner, I ask the Council to carefully consider how these increases will affect the small businesses that help make Hermosa Beach unique.Sincerely,Dave DavisHermosa Brewing CompanyThe Deck

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Mardi Watts May 12, 2026
Hermosa Beach City CouncilDear Mayor and Members of the City Council,I'm writing to urge the Council to approve a dog park at Valley Park East. A project that has already been unanimously supported by the HB Parks & Recreation Committee after months of eva one that will cost the city nothing.Hermosa Beach has an estimated 3,000+ dogs and not a single off-leash space. That's a real gap for a lot of residents. A dog park would give our pets somewhere to run and socialize, acommunity a place to connect. The kind of everyday gathering spot that makes a neighborhood feel like home. Research consistently shows dog parks also boost surrounding property values, so the benefits extend well beyond dog owners.Valley Park East is the right spot. It's an underutilized area with no neighbor impact, it's walkable, and parking is already available. It's a natural fit.Most importantly, this will be 100% donor-funded. Construction, and ongoing maintenance. No burden on the city budget, we just need a yes.Manhattan Beach has three dog parks. I'd love for Hermosa Beach to have its first.Thank you for your time and for everything you do for our community. Warm regards,Mardi WattsHermosa Beach Resident

PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Alyssa Greene Against dog park in Valley Park. For green belt dog park.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Justin Hackman I work within walking distance of valley park. My wife and I regularly take our children to the park to enjoy the many amenities. the parks facilities are currently being utilized to the maximum sustain any decrease in programming capacity to accommodate dogs who are already able to use the existing spaces. Additionally, the noise disruption and noxious odors caused by the masdogs to a dedicated area will significantly affect the experience of using the park by making it both a loud and unclean feeling area. Animal feces also can harbor disease and increasing thanimal deification in the area only increases risk for the most immunodeficient and vulnerable users of the park (children and elderly). The park is actually perfect today and If any changes areshould be additional program for children and the core human users already enjoying the space.

City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
Ecomment Report
DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018
Len Hirsh I am strongly opposed to the idea of an off-leash dog park at Valley Park East, as described in the Bark for a Park proposal. This is a really terrible idea.

My kids are in the park every day, and not just at the little playground. Theyre 10 and 12 now, and the space being considered is exactly where they play with their friends. Valley Park is an impo space for our community. It is used daily by residents for recreation, relaxation, and family activities. Many neighbors rely on this park as one of the few accessible green spaces in a residentialplays a meaningful role in the quality of life for those who live nearby.The dog people can go elsewhere like Dominguez Park or Live Oak Park. All the dog people I know in Hermosa Beach dont even want this to happen. And frankly, we dont need more trafficenough with the traffic that comes from two adjacent 4-way stop signs, from Artesia/Gould being a pass-through street with beach access, and from people dropping off and picking up kids aand Valley school. We dont need to add 100 Karens now paying less attention to their dogs and having those dogs bit people, kids or other dogs. Its bad enough as is.While the proposal suggests that the area is relatively unused with minimal neighborhood impact, many residents experience this space quite differently. The park is actively used by families, ccommunity members, and any plan to fence off a significant portion for exclusive dog use would reduce access for the broader public.Valley Park East is not the right location for a dog park in Hermosa Beach. Converting part of a neighborhood park into a fenced, off-leash area may introduce concerns related to noise,compatibility with the surrounding residential environment.It is also worth noting that neighboring cities like Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach have successfully located dog parks in underutilized or less impactful areassuch as at the top of the hPark, or in smaller, less-used spaces like Live Oak Park behind the baseball field, and under transmission lines at 190th in Redondo. These examples demonstrate that dog parks can be thoughways that minimize impact on heavily used community spaces.We respectfully encourage the City Council to explore alternative locations that are more centrally located and better suited for this type of use which may serve the entire community more eqminimizing impacts on residential neighborhoods.Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration of community input.

DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-019
Lisa Greenstone I am in favor of a community dog park in Hermosa and this proposed part of Valley park seems like a well thought out, central location away from residents.

In our dense neighborhood filled with countless townhomes that lack yards, our town brings a welcome feel to our dogs yet does not provide a designated place for them (and their friendly ow play, and gather.Complaints about barking dogs in tight spaced residences (that don’t have opportunity to run off leash and expend their energy) could diminish dramatically. As a member of the Wellness Council for HBCSD and BCHD, the benefits for a dog park for our community extend far beyond a place for our pups to play. The social component for youintergenerational opportunities that seem rare in today’s world, and the gathering of like-minded responsible dog owners, provides social and emotional wellness that has far reaching benlongevity and overall health and well being. To me, we have the space to allow for it, and plenty of residents that will use it responsibly. I see only an upside to continuing to move forward with the project.Thank you, Lisa Greenstone

SUPPLEMENTAL testimony from Howard Lee
to the 05-13-2026, 6-PM HB City Council
Meeting’s Municipal Matters Item 17.b

SUPPLEMENTAL eComment testimony to the Tuesday, May-13-2026, 6-PM Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting for Municipal Matters Item-17.b To: Hermosa Beach City Council, City Manager, BB&K Contract City Attorney, City Clerk, and others:

From: Howard Lee, Hermosa Beach Resident
Re: Dog Park Consideration HBCC meeting of 05-13-2026
Posted to these eComments and advance-copied to HB city officials May 13, 2026 Full agenda direct link..
https://pub-hermosabeach.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c39fa65e-ce61-4fd9-948e7546132658f5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English Go to the full agenda using the above link, drill down to Municipal Matters Item 17.b to view the following item’s staff report, attachments and eComments. (eScribe’s incredibly user-unfriendly design unfortunately does not provide a useable single direct hyper-link to Item 17.b, with its Staff Report, attachments, and all eComments within)
Municipal Matters Item 17.b DOG PARK FEASIBILITY STUDY - 26-PR-018 (Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council review and consider the feasibility of designating a location within Hermosa Beach for an off-leash dog park and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s recommendation to further explore potential locations at Valley Park (East) and within a portion of the Greenbelt, and to consider the potential for a future ballot measure to amend Ordinance No. 89-1001.

Honorable Council and others:

With all due respect the dog park issue is completely out of control. The residents interested in this matter should have long-ago used their energy to create a people’s initiative and placed the matter on the ballot. They easily could have qualified it by now.

That they didn’t may indicate they may not want all of the people of the city to have a say in this matter. That would be more than unfortunate if true.

The idea that these interested residents today may also indicate they will cover all city costs of such dog park is commendable, however, virtually impossible to cast into law.

SUPPLEMENTAL testimony from Howard Lee
to the 05-13-2026, 6-PM HB City Council
Meeting’s Municipal Matters Item 17.b

Thus how such payment process will actually work well and into the future and then what is the real legality of having a lay council (here today, gone tomorrow) awarding a specific area of public lands of the city for the de facto financed control of a specific group of individuals, having a specific interest, is more than questionable and nebulous at best.

The proper way for this to work is for the council to therefore create a ballot measure specifying the parameters and location of a so-called dog park, specifications, hours, and true costs, etc. The city will need to cover the costs of the dog park as with any park, although obviously people are always welcome to make donations to the City, donations toward the specific dog park, as with budget items, however with no special entitlements or encumbrances necessarily being awarded them.

Notwithstanding the complete fiscal crisis the city is evidently now in and very much aware, there evidently have been perhaps no donations made for all the staff and commission time already expended to date for this dog park issue, yet there is apparently many folk in town with and without dogs who are not necessarily aware of, or interested in a dog park, which may or may not be located anywhere near their residence.

The fact that so many in city may have dogs also is not a reflection of a specific need for a dog park. People who located to Hermosa Beach no doubt did so without respect to the presence or lack of presence of a dog park.

The logic used through this entire dog park issue has been defective, and somewhat highly-biased to say the least.

A dog park for this 1.4 square mile city, and especially in part of the city’s most important community park (other than the beach itself) makes very little sense. The city has limits and cannot be all things. Btw, sooner or later, HB will merge with Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach out of fiscal necessity and benefit to all concerned. Hopefully the other group filibustering for a swimming pool de facto complex should first push for the city merger as clearly desirable as it may be that their swimming pool complex currently has little chance of being anywhere close to viable. Ask former C.M. Suja regarding the Taj Mahal City Hall concept, or for that matter can you say City Yard? Hello!!!!!!!!
Those aware of the El Segundo dog park on inside Imperial Highway (divided for both small dogs and large dogs) should be well aware of the constant comings and goings of vehicles from other cities to there, and the negative effects for the residents of so many transients coming and going with their dogs, as if Valley Park the city’s main community park doesn’t already have parking issues.

SUPPLEMENTAL testimony from Howard Lee
to the 05-13-2026, 6-PM HB City Council
Meeting’s Municipal Matters Item 17.b

The fair way to handle this matter is to place a well-specified measure on the ballot (requires a noticed Public Hearing to approve the measure perhaps) for the community as a whole to see the specifications, parameters, etc., etc. and to decide after full debate during the election period, of all particulars and actual costs known by all. For a lay-city-council to railroad this dog park through on its own, would be a mistake. Also, for a lay council of 5, three of whom are likely running for re-election, or others seeking election to the council very soon, to presume this is an issue to support or aid in their election may well be very foolish to assume. I.e. Dog park folly. Best to stay very neutral if running for city council in the November election, i.e. pulling papers in August, 90 days from now.

It would best be for the Council again, to place a very carefully worded measure on the ballot and allow the voters to decide this matter. For some fifty years I’ve personally noted many such feel-good issues come before council where it seemed as if the entire city, let alone the entire planet, supported same. Often, how wrong that may have been the case. It’s called “Packing the Chambers” week after week with proponents of an idea. The best decisions result when all know really what is actually going on. In this particular matter, believe it or not, all may not really know what is going on.

Most respectfully.

FEE STUDY ANALYSIS
Fee-by-Fee Analysis & Recommendations
Code Fee Name Current
Fee
Proposed Fee Recommendation Rationale & Public Comment Summary S-001 CUP –
Commercial /
Other Use
$6,065 $12,800 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Create tiered fees based on
project complexity and hearing requirement.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
An 111% increase will deter small business investment.

The fee is based on current staff time, public hearing
requirements, noticing, interdepartmental review, and
management review. If the City is considering administrative or director level review for lower impact uses, then the cost basis for those fees may change materially. Adopting full cost fees before analyzing those process changes risks charging
businesses for a process the City may soon streamline.

S-003 CUP/PDP –
Condo
Development
$6,299
PLUS
$243/unit
(>2
units)
$9,190
PLUS
$590/unit (>2
units)
OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees for routine 2 unit condos
and create Administrative Review.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
PDPs cover a wide range of project complexity. The upcoming zoning meeting will allow lower complexity PDPs to be
reviewed at the director level, making a flat $9k fee potentially inapplicable to those applications. If projects are repetitive and approved with standard conditions, the City should not price them like highly discretionary projects. Reducing the time of development is a major lever to increase property tax revenue.

Increased efficiency and reduced time delay should result in a lower fee, not a higher one.

S-004 Precise
Development
Plan- MixedUse
$6,624 $9,609 OPTION 4: Add to list of fees considered
for Deferral and Recalibration pending May
26th zoning administrative procedures
review.

REDUCE: Fees and create separate tiers
for minor mixed-use, standard PDP, and
complex PDP.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
PDPs cover a wide range of complexity. If PDPs for condo development are being pulled for consideration, PDPs for commercial use follow the same review process, staff reports, noticing, and the same broader question of whether it can be streamlined should be evaluated. Mixed use projects and commercial investments are exactly the kind of projects that we should be encouraging if the City wants long term recurring revenue from property tax growth. Since S-005 was added after the fact, then S-004 should be added with a motion to
reconsider.

S-004 Precise
Development
Plan –
Residential
$6,299 $8,150 OPTION 4: Add to list of fees considered
for Deferral and Recalibration pending May
26th zoning administrative procedures
review.

REDUCE: Fees & create a standard PDP
and complex PDP.

SAME AS ABOVE
Hermosa Beach 5/12/26 | Fee Study Analysis | Page 1

Code Fee Name Current
Fee
Proposed Fee Recommendation Rationale & Public Comment Summary TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
S-005 TEXT

AMENDMENT
$7,078 $18,000+ OPTION 4: Agree with staff; waive hourly rates/costs for minor clarifications or
outdated wording corrections approved by
director.

REDUCE: Fees & create separate
categories for minor code cleanup, public
benefit waiver, and major applicant driven
amendments.

If a single word or sentence needs to be changed, and the director agrees that the amendment benefits the broader community or corrects an outdated, unclear, or inefficient code create a public benefit waiver. The goal should be to encourage improvement of the code, not penalizing it. The high fee may discourage applicants from identifying small, but important code fixes that would improve clarity and support economic development.

S-006 Zone Change /
Zoning Code
Amendment
~$7,100
est.
~$17,421
(+245%)
OPTION 4: Agree with staff; utilize deposit
based model at 80% allocated rates, allow
refunds if staff time is lower than estimated.

REDUCE: Fees & create categories for
public benefit waiver and City initiative
pathway vs. major applicant driven
amendments.

A 245% increase is the largest percentage increase in the development fee matrix. Not every zoning amendment is purely private benefit. Zone changes are infrequent and complex; however, a near tripling of the fee discourages property owners from pursuing beneficial rezoning. At minimum if the director agrees it applies to a broader community benefit, a waiver should be considered. The goal should be to encourage
improvement of the code, not penalizing it.

S-007 Variance $4,674 $9,985 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and review internal
process for streamlining options and
comparison to neighboring cities like RB.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
More than doubling the variance fee will price out modest property owners seeking relief from minor code requirements (e.g., small additions, setback variances). Redondo Beach processes similar items at $3,200. Why do our fees need to be almost triple that amount? What are process requirements for this permit and could streamlining the review create cost efficiencies?
S-008 Sign Variance $3,338 $7,980 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases with Future Recalibration pending zoning
admin/citywide procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and review internal
process for streamlining Admin options
(tiers) and comparison to neighboring cities.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
Sign variances are typically sought by small businesses. The 139% increase should be reexamined for small businesses trying to improve visibility, storefront identity, and wayfinding purposes. Our proposed increase is more than twice
Manhattan’s $3,574 sign exception and twice Redondo’s
$3,430 for Planning Commission review. Hermosa needs to be competitive with neighboring cities. Also, these cities create tiers for signage (single tenant, multi-tenant, face change, temporary, exception, etc with reduced fees accordingly).

S-009 Parking Plan $5,596 $8,241
PLUS
deposit
determined by
staff
OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and create separate tiers
A major private development, shopping center, or high-impact commercial site may justify a higher level of staff review, traffic analysis, interdepartmental coordination, and possible
consultant costs. However, a small shared parking
arrangement, a 4 space rear lot parking plan behind a small Hermosa Beach 5/12/26 | Fee Study Analysis | Page 2

Code Fee Name Current
Fee
Proposed Fee Recommendation Rationale & Public Comment Summary based on minor/shared use, standard, and
complex parking plans.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
commercial building, or a modest project should not be charged like a major parking analysis for a large site. The City should clarify what level of work justifies this fee and whether the fee assumes Planning Commission review, public noticing, multiple departments, or technical studies.

S-013 Final Map $875 $3,315 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and create tiers if LA
County continues Technical Review
TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
Clarify if we are taking over technical map review from LA County, if not then a higher City fee may be reasonable. But if LA County continues to perform the technical review and applicants continue to pay County fees separately of $11,000, then Hermosa should not impose a large additional fee unless it clearly documents the City’s distinct role and deliverables. If the City’s role is primarily verifying signature blocks, coordinating routing, and placing the final map on the consent calendar, then the proposed $3,315 fee should be significantly reduced or tiered.

S-017 Mural Review $578 $3,010
(+421%)
OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending zoning
admin/citywide procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and review internal
process for streamlining Admin option.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
City should establish objective mural standards enabling administrative approval (no planning commission hearing), which would dramatically reduce the actual cost basis. Delay pending development of those standards. Does the City want to incentivize beautification like murals? Is there a community benefit to encouraging art that could activate our downtown and increase foot traffic? Increasing fees over 421% will not help.

S-018 Temporary
Use Permit
$589 Seasonal
Sales $805,
TMSEP $
$1,900,
Date Change
$335 per
application
OPTION 4: Reevaluate due to streamlined
process and reduce fees, especially for
renewal events, create discounted category
for repeat applicants and date changes.

There appears to be a major error in the Fee Study Update.

The TMSEP (Temporary Minor Special Event Permit) appears in Fee No. S-018 Temporary Use Permit and Fee No. S-033 Administrative Use Permit ($2,100 per application) with different staff hours allocated.

S-018A M-1 Zone
Limited Events
Permit
$520 $1,100 OPTION 4: Reevaluate due to streamlined
process and reduce fees, especially for
renewal events.

Do we want to encourage minor events that have low impact on the environment and help businesses thrive? I strongly
encourage reviewing the process for these applications before increasing the fees.

S-041 Preliminary
Plan Review
$161/
meeting
Tiered: $1,275
(NonResidential) /
$2,430 (with
other depts)
OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and review internal
process for clarifying what applicants
receive for the fee.

Preliminary plan review is a pre-application service that encourages applicants to engage early reducing errors,
revisions, and staff time downstream. Dramatically increasing pre-application fees discourages early engagement, which increases total review costs for both the City and applicants. A more modest increase of 50% over current rates better aligns with the service's purpose.

Hermosa Beach 5/12/26 | Fee Study Analysis | Page 3

Code Fee Name Current
Fee
Proposed Fee Recommendation Rationale & Public Comment Summary TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
S-081C A-Frame /
Sandwich
Board
Encroachment
Permit
$339 $460 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending zoning
admin/citywide procedures review.

REDUCE: Fees and adopt a placement
standard while reviewing the internal
process for streamlining opportunities.

The City should adopt a placement standard but consider waiving or minimizing this fee to support the pedestrian retail environment Hermosa Beach depends on for economic vitality.

Currently, the code doesn’t allow two businesses to advertise on the same A-frame board preventing cross promotion of our businesses. The standards undermine the economic
partnerships for our businesses, thus reducing potential sales tax revenue.

S-003B Annual CUP
Review Fee (if
adopted)
None $570 annual
recurring fee
ELIMINATE: Fee
DEFINE: If the City wants to create an
additional layer of work for staff, define the
scope, which CUPs apply and associated
standards, whether they will be complaint
basis, etc.

Raises serious concerns about undefined process standards, lack of transparency about what triggers modification, and uncertainty that prevents long-term planning. No public process has defined what 'annual review' entails. Also, the types of business (and residences) this applied to varies greatly. Is the City really going to send residences an annual bill because they were built using a CUP?
S-030 Planning Sign
Permit
$795 $1,395 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending zoning
admin/citywide procedures review.

REDUCE: Fee and clarify sign purpose
while adopting placement standards.

Review the internal process for streamlining
opportunities and comparison to
neighboring cities.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
Need to define “Planning Sign Permit” as it is not listed in our code Chapter 17.50. Redondo Beach charges $102 for
construction site signs and Manhattan Beach charges $170 for Sign Permit – Temporary.

If the “Planning Sign Permit” is for small businesses this compounds with the sign variance fee (S-008). Multiple public commenters cited cumulative fee burden. Limiting increases on routine sign permits, which are ministerial and low-complexity to no more than 20–30% would recognize that these are highfrequency, low-impact transactions. Also, our neighboring cities create tiers for signage (single tenant, multi-tenant, face change, temporary, exception, etc with reduced fees
accordingly to the complexity).

S-030A Planning AFrame Sign
Permit
$201
Renewal
$121
$250
Renewal $110
OPTION 4: Reduce annual renewal fee to
$50, allow businesses to cross promote
specials and events.

Streamline this process to reduce unnecessary staff resources, especially for renewal applications. Limiting increases on routine sign permits, which are ministerial and low-complexity to no more than 20–30% would recognize that these are highfrequency, low-impact transactions.

S-033 Administrative
Use Permit
$621 $2,100 OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

There appears to be a major error in the Fee Study Update.

The TMSEP (Temporary Minor Special Event Permit) appears in Fee No. S-018 Temporary Use Permit and Fee No. S-033 Administrative Use Permit ($2,100 per application) with Hermosa Beach 5/12/26 | Fee Study Analysis | Page 4

Code Fee Name Current
Fee
Proposed Fee Recommendation Rationale & Public Comment Summary REDUCE: Create tiered fees based on
project complexity.
different staff hours allocated based on one application. Please clarify what administrative actions are covered under this permit. Create tiers based on project complexity. According to the draft Administrative Procedures document, Temporary Uses and Temporary Events are listed under this permit so is Supportive Housing, Short Term Vacation Rental,
Entertainment-Limited Live, Limited Outdoor Seating, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, etc.

S-064 Public
Improvement
Plan Check
Res/
Comm
$1,451
per plan
+$240
per each
additional
dwelling
up to 4
units
Res/Comm
$3,695 per
plan up to 4
units
OPTION 4: Defer Certain Fee Increases
with Future Recalibration pending May 26th
zoning administrative procedures review.

REDUCE: Create tiered fees based on
project complexity.

TIMELINE: Phase in fees over 3 years
A minor frontage improvement should not be charged like a major infrastructure project. Fees should distinguish, small residential, small commercial, and complex civil work.

Hermosa Beach 5/12/26 | Fee Study Analysis | Page 5

Melinda Green
Gould Ave., Hermosa Beach
[email protected]
Hermosa Beach City Council
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Re: Opposition to Hermosa Beach Dog Park Proposal
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:

I am writing to oppose placement of a dog park at Valley Park. I am an active community member, live on Gould Avenue, and will be directly impacted by the nuisance of a dog park and loss of valuable community space.

A Dog Park will Negatively Impact Families
The proposed location of Valley Park East will eliminate space that is currently utilized by my family for many purposes. During the summer, my daughter attends Valley Park Day Camp which utilizes that area for lawn games. Valley Park is one of the few affordable camp options in the area that offers full day coverage. My older son and his friends ride their mountain bikes in that area of the park frequently. My children participate in Scouting and that space is used for activities during campfires. All these activities will be eliminated or impacted by noise, smell of dog waste, and the inherent risk of unknown adults in close proximity with children.

Hermosa Beach is facing a declining number of young families, which has created issues in reduced enrollment to local schools. A move by the Council to remove park space and place strangers with dogs next to a playground and school makes the City a less welcoming environment for families.

A Dog Park Creates Safety Issues at Hermosa Vista School My understanding is that there has been no engagement with either the School Board or School District regarding placing a dog park in public space adjoining Vista School and parallel to a designated safe route to school. Many children at Vista are dropped off along Valley Drive and walk through the park unsupervised to ease traffic congestion. This proposal has those students walking directly next to a dog park. Many students also play in the playground after school which will be denigrated by noise and smell from the dog park.

The proposed hours of the dog park are 7am to 8pm which occur during school hours. Staff acknowledged in the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on March 6, 2026, that is

not possible to limit park usage to Hermosa Beach residents, meaning there will be people from outside the community who enter Valley Park and are in proximity and sharing bathrooms with students from Hermosa Vista School and other children at the playground.

There is no funding for a city staff member to monitor the safety issues caused by a dog park in Valley Park. A dog park will also exacerbate the parking shortage and traffic congestion in this area, which is already strained considerably by school drop offs and pickups.

A Dog Park will Drain City Resources
The report notes that an off-leash dog park will have initial capital costs and ongoing operation and maintenance costs including staff time. At the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on March 6, 2026, it was noted that Manhattan Beach spends $84,000 per year on maintenance alone. That does not include staff time to monitor a dog park, respond to emergencies and complaints, the large initial cost of building of the dog park, and costs to upgrade the park. Bark for the Park suggests the city can redirect money from dog licenses and raise dog license fees to support a dog park. This ignores what money from dog licenses is currently funding and that it is insufficient to support a dog park. Bark for the Park also requests an exemption to allow corporate advertising on the dog park.

Such signage is inappropriate in Valley Park. Bark for the Park estimates a cost of $72,000- $235,000 for the initial build of the dog park and attaches a generic “Appendix 3.0” which cites to no reliable sources supporting this estimate. I know this Council is well-informed on building costs to understand this amount is a gross underestimate.

The City is facing the burden of funding significant capital projects – most notably the pier infrastructure – there is no room in the budget for a unnecessary expense requested by a small minority of residents who cannot be inconvenienced by traveling one mile to the neighboring dog parks.

A Dog Park Creates Safety Issues1
Along with the funding issues, Bark for the Park suggests limiting the park to vaccinated dogs, spayed and neutered dogs, dogs above 4 months old, that are wearing a collar with ID tags. The only way to enforce this is with draining our limited staff resources. 1 The Bark for the Park Presentation cites frequently to a UC Davis Veterinary School study on dog parks in urban areas. The citation provided for this report is inoperable and it is not attached as an appendix. I could not find this study with a google search. I emailed the email address listed on Bark for the Park website to request a valid citation and they did not respond to me. Nor has anyone from Bark for the Park reached out to seek input from neighbors who will be directly impacted by the proposed dog park.

In my experience, dog parks are full of poorly behaved dogs and negligent owners. Our dog trainer recommended against bringing our dog to a dog park. I have visited both the Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach dog parks and determined they are not safe spaces for myself or my dog. There are many options to exercise dogs, the best exercise for a dog and owner is to walk a dog, there are dog parks in neighboring cities (including a dog park one mile from Valley Park), and there are doggy day cares which allow dogs to play off leash for a nominal fee that covers ensuring the dogs are supervised and vaccinated.

A Dog Park will Ruin the Character of Valley Park
At the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on March 6, 2026, a representative of Bark for the Park spoke and admitted that a dog park in Valley Park is a non-preferred location because it would “ruin the character of Valley Park.” Additionally, that the designer had concerns with Valley Park not being appropriate for a dog park. Despite these admissions, Bark for the Park is now advocating for a dog park in Valley Park with corporate sponsor signage as their top recommendation.

Valley Park is the largest park in Hermosa Beach. It is beautiful, naturally sloped with trees and a garden. A dog park will create an eyesore that ruins the natural beauty of Valley Park with noise from barking dogs and the smell of dog waste. Hermosa Beach is a densely populated city with very little green space that should not be removed from broader public usage.

A Dog Park at Valley Park Inconveniences Neighbors and Impacts Property Values A dog park in Valley Park is a significant inconvenience to neighbors. It will put up unsightly fencing, bring additional foot and car traffic, and create noise and smell issues. A dog park will decrease property values to homeowners in the area.

Hermosa Beach does Not Need a Dog Park
In a perfect world, Hermosa Beach would have plenty of outdoor space and funding for a dog park. But that is not the case. Resources – financial and environmental – are scarce.

There are plenty of options for dogs to exercise and few spaces that have as much use to the community as Valley Park. Bark for the Park does not answer the simple question of “why is this needed?” There are plenty of options for dogs to play on and off leash within a few miles of Valley Park.

I ask that the Council be realistic about the City’s needs and decide that a feasible location has not been identified for a dog park. If the City chooses to approve proceed with a comprehensive feasibility study, I ask for a location that is not in Valley Park.

Sincerely, Melinda Green

May 12, 2026
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
On behalf of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce, we appreciate the City’s work to update the User Fee Study and better understand the cost of providing municipal services. We recognize the City’s fiscal challenges, including the need to reduce unintended General Fund subsidies and improve long term financial sustainability.

At the same time, we respectfully urge the City Council to review the proposed fee increases through a balanced economic development lens. A fee study is important because it shows what the current process costs. But it does not automatically answer whether the current process is efficient, appropriately tiered, or aligned with the City’s goals for commercial investment, small business growth, housing, events, activation, and long term recurring revenue.

The Chamber supports responsible cost recovery. However, increasing fees without first streamlining the permitting and review process risks making it more expensive to invest in our City without improving the applicant experience or long term economic outcomes.

Several proposed increases could directly affect business formation, tenant improvements, storefront visibility, mixed-use development, local events, public facing activation, and reinvestment in older commercial properties. Examples include:

Fee Current Proposed Business Community Opinion
S-001 CUP Commercial/Other $6,065 $12,800
Discourages business use approvals and
expansion. Streamline and tier with an
administrative review process based on
complexity.

S-004 PDP
Commercial/Mixed Use
$6,624 $9,125
Discourage mixed-use and investment in
our commercial areas. Streamline and tier
with an administrative review process
based on complexity.

S-008 Sign Variance $3,338 $7,980 Burden small businesses seeking visibility S-009 Parking Plan $5,596 $8,241 Needs tiers based on project size S-017 Mural Review $578 $3,010 Discourages beautification. Should be an

administrative review.

S-018 Temporary Use Permit $589
$1,900; date
change
$335
Discourages small activations and
seasonal sales. Need a renewal fee tier for
same annual event. Also, clarify why
adding or changing a date needs to be so
expensive.

S-018A M-1 Zone Limited
Events
$520 $1,100 Discourages events that have low impact.

S-030 Planning Sign Permit $795 $1,395
Adds cost to routine storefront
improvements
S-030A Planning A-Frame
Sign Permit
New $201;
Renewal
$121
New $250;
Renewal
$110
We support this fee increase
S-033 Administrative Use
Permit
$621 $2,100
Significant increase for lower level
approvals
S-041 Preliminary Plan Review $161
$1,275-$2,43
0 Discourages early problem solving
S-003B CUP Annual
Monitoring
-
$570
Annually
Needs clearer scope, applicability, and
safeguards
We are particularly concerned that some of these fees are based on current review pathways that may soon change. The staff report acknowledges that fees were calculated based on current processes and staff time, while also noting that the City is reviewing internal processes and may return with future adjustments as efficiencies are identified. The upcoming May 26
th Zoning Administrative
Procedures discussion may identify opportunities for expanded administrative approvals, reduced Planning Commission involvement, and streamlined review.

For that reason, the Chamber respectfully recommends that Council defer full implementation of the most sensitive development and business facing fee increases until after the May 26
th Zoning Administrative procedures discussion is
completed and analyzed.

We also ask Council to add S-004 Precise Development Plan for Commercial/Mixed Use projects to the list of fees requiring further review. If CUP/PDP condo fees and commercial CUP fees are being evaluated because they may be affected by process streamlining, then mixed-use and residential PDP fees should be reviewed as well. These applications directly affect housing feasibility, commercial revitalization, and long term property tax growth.

The Chamber respectfully recommends the following actions:

1. Adopt a cost-recovery policy matrix before full implementation.

Not every fee should automatically move toward full cost recovery. Council should distinguish between major private-benefit applications, small

business activity, public-benefit improvements, appeals, signs, murals, events, and code cleanups.

2. Create tiered fees based on project complexity.

A small tenant improvement, sign request, A-frame sign, seasonal sale, minor special event, four space parking plan, or routine small mixed use project should not be charged like a major discretionary development.

3. Defer and recalibrate fees that may be affected by administrative streamlining.

Fees should be based on the cost of an efficient process, not simply the cost of the current process.

4. Preserve business activation and local events.

Temporary Use Permits, M-1 Limited Events, seasonal sales, minor special events, and date changes should be reviewed through an economic development lens. These activities help businesses test ideas, attract customers, activate commercial areas, and generate sales activity.

5. Avoid duplicative sign-related fees.

Planning Sign Permits, A-Frame Sign Permits, and A-Frame Encroachment Permits should be coordinated so businesses are not paying multiple fees for overlapping reviews of the same small business visibility tool.

6. Tie higher fees to measurable service improvements.

If applicants are being asked to pay more, the City should report on turnaround times, time to first review, number of review cycles, backlog, Accela/customer-facing portal usage, and customer satisfaction.

7. Preserve affordable early consultation.

Preliminary Plan Review should remain a tool that encourages applicants to engage early, reduce errors, and lower staff time downstream. If priced too high, applicants may avoid early guidance, which can increase costs for everyone.

8. Protect business-supportive and public-benefit activities.

Fees for signs, murals, small business changes, temporary activations, and community-serving improvements should be reviewed through an economic development lens because they support storefront vitality, visitor experience, and local revenue generation.

9. Require a 6- and 12-month implementation review.

Council should evaluate actual revenue, application volume, processing times, customer feedback, and whether higher fees are discouraging reinvestment, events, or business activity.

Our City’s long term fiscal health will not be solved by fee revenue alone. It depends on encouraging private investment that grows recurring revenue through property tax, sales tax, business activity, visitor spending, and commercial district vitality.

The Chamber supports the City’s goal of fiscal responsibility. But fiscal responsibility should include process reform, transparency, and accountability. The City should not make it more expensive to invest, activate, or do business in Hermosa before ensuring the process is faster, clearer, and more efficient.

We respectfully urge Council to use this fee study as a starting point for better service delivery, not simply as a mechanism to raise fees. The strongest outcome would be a fee structure that supports cost recovery while also encouraging investment, reducing unnecessary process costs, and strengthening our City’s long term economic future.

Respectfully,
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Dear City Council,
I am writing to ask you offer the council chambers and its audio visual resources for the upcoming city council debates and record the debates and place the videos on the city's website.

This is a pivotal election where voters will be asked whether they want to go in two very different directions; either to continue in the direction set by the Keegan/Saemann/Francois majority supported by a new City Manager OR return to the ways that Jackson, Detoy and former Councilman Massey ran the city
Voters need every opportunity to hear these debates whether they can attend in person or not.

I would also like to take a moment to remind the public what it was like under the PREVIOUS Massey/Jackson/Detoy majority, especially for those that dared to speak out in opposition to any of their policies.

First the public was not allowed to speak remotely during general participation and that majority also reduced the speaker time from 3 minutes to 2 minutes.

That was corrected by the new majority.

Vitriolic attacks on public speakers were common with Massey & Jackson leading the charge.

Just off the top of my head I remember completely unwarranted personal attacks on Kevin Cody (Easy Reader) John Burry and Elka Worner who now sits on the Parks Commission.

Let remind you what it was like.
---------
SUBJECT: Why Character and Respect Matter in our Upcoming Election As we approach the November election, I ask you to consider how Councilman Jackson and former Councilman Massey responded to public

feedback during the November 2024 performance review of former City Manager Suja Lowenthal.

THE CONTEXT:

During the hearing, residents Tony Higgins and Laura Pena raised concerns regarding transparency, the failed sales tax measure, and the need for measurable performance metrics. They argued that public trust had been damaged and asked for more accountability.

THE RESPONSE:

Rather than addressing the substance of these concerns, the response from Jackson and Massey was dismissive and personal:

Former Councilman Massey stated he gave public input "no weight," claiming critics "lack the ability to understand" how the city works and were being "dishonest."
Councilman Jackson dismissed calls for transparency as "a load of crap" and a "pretext," labeling concerned residents as a "vocal minority" that the Council should not "cower" to.

THE ISSUE:

This isn't about rehashing old grievances—it’s about the future of our leadership. Councilman Jackson has a recurring pattern of attacking the messenger rather than engaging with the message.

While there is reason to be optimistic about our city's new direction, we need leaders who view public engagement as a cornerstone of good governance, not just an annoyance. To finish the job of restoring community trust, we must hold our representatives accountable.

Vote for respect and transparency this November.

Let me also post a public statement by Nancy Schwappchek i scraped off the city website regarding Councilman Jacksons behavior.

Hi! I'm Nancy Schwappach. I live on North Hermosa Avenue.

Councilmember Jackson, you just have to stop with the gaslighting. In your recent Easy Reader letter to the editor, you again say Elka Warner, on the

eve of 9/11, suggested that Hermosa Beach's government is worse than the Taliban. That is not what she said or even suggested.

She said, as a female journalist covering the war in Afghanistan, she was able to have face-to-face interviews with members of the Taliban. In contrast, in her three years as a reporter for the Easy Reader, she was not able to obtain even one face-to-face meeting with a Hermosa Beach city official.

That was a statement of fact.

It was made in support of her concern that the city's proposed communication policy changes would stifle free speech and fair and open access to the press. The fact that we honor these fundamental rights and hold them so dear are among the reasons our enemies hate us.I am very grateful for your service and the service of all who've served in our armed forces, including those gentlemen and our first responders, including Councilmember Detoy.

And I am so sorry for the loss that you sustained on 9/11 and in the aftermath. Many of us lost people on 9/11 and in the aftermath; it was horrible. However, Elka did not pick the date on which this item appeared on the City Council agenda—City Council did. So, you just have to stop.

And I have to tell you, others were going to come speak and are afraid to, and I hesitated to do so.

I know as soon as I sit down you can speak, can twist my words, and I have no right of rebuttal. I sincerely hope you dont do that. Respectfully - Please Stop - Thank You.

Dear Hermosa Beach City Council Members,
I am writing as a Hermosa Beach resident, neighbor, and dog owner to express my strong support for creating a dog park in Hermosa Beach, specifically at the proposed Valley Park East location.

Hermosa Beach is a unique community. We are a small beach city where people know their neighbors, spend time outdoors, walk everywhere, and genuinely value community connection.

We are also one of the most densely populated cities in California, with very limited private yard space for families and their dogs.

Dogs are already deeply woven into the culture and daily life of Hermosa Beach. Walk down Pier Avenue toward the beach and you will notice water bowls sitting outside local businesses everywhere. That small detail says a lot about our town. Dogs are not treated like outsiders here — they are part of the community.

I have met countless dog owners whose daily routines revolve around these neighborhood interactions — morning walks, conversations with neighbors, stops at local coffee shops, and visits to the fire station where many dogs know there is a treat container waiting for them. For many residents, these routines become part of the rhythm of living in Hermosa.

Years ago, when my previous dog passed away, I realized something unexpected disappeared too: the small community I saw every day on our walks. The familiar faces, conversations, and connections that naturally formed around dog owners suddenly stopped overnight. It was a reminder that these spaces and routines are not just about pets — they are about people, relationships, and the sense of belonging that makes Hermosa Beach feel like home.

I would strongly encourage members of the City Council to visit Live Oak Park early in the morning sometime. Talk to the dog owners there. Talk to the neighbors walking by. Ask people why they come back every day.

What you will likely hear is that these spaces are about much more than dogs.

They are about community.

People meet neighbors they otherwise never would have known. New residents feel welcomed.

Seniors have social interaction. Families gather. Friendships form. In many ways, these spaces become social anchors for a neighborhood — much like the community garden at South Park, where people connect through a shared outdoor space and create a stronger sense of community.

When I first brought my puppy to Live Oak, the regulars had organized a “one-year-old puppy party” complete with treats and party hats. It was simple, local, friendly, and community-driven — exactly the kind of small-town beach city spirit that makes Hermosa Beach special.

Hermosa Beach has proudly embraced the Blue Zones Project through the Beach Cities Health District, promoting walkability, outdoor activity, social connection, and community well-being. A thoughtfully designed dog park aligns naturally with many of those same values.

Dog ownership encourages daily movement, outdoor time, and regular social interaction between neighbors. For many residents, walking their dog is one of the most consistent forms of exercise and community engagement in their daily lives. Creating a dedicated space for residents and their dogs to gather would support not only pets, but also the physical, mental, and social well-being goals that Hermosa Beach has already publicly embraced through the Blue Zones initiative.

At the same time, Hermosa Beach’s current approach toward dogs is almost entirely centered around regulation, fees, and enforcement. The City requires annual dog licensing, charges substantial licensing fees and penalties, and increased off-leash fines to $250 per violation. I fully understand and support the importance of animal control services, licensing, rabies compliance, and responsible enforcement. These are important public safety functions.

However, Hermosa Beach currently offers no designated off-leash recreational space anywhere in the city for responsible dog owners in one of the densest communities in California.

Dog owners already contribute significantly through annual licensing fees, permit fees, penalties, and enforcement costs. Yet unlike many other recreational amenities supported through general community funding, dog owners are effectively asked to fund regulation without receiving meaningful recreational infrastructure in return.

A thoughtfully designed dog park would not only serve dog owners, but also strengthen the broader community by creating another safe, outdoor gathering space that encourages social connection, physical activity, and neighborhood interaction.

It could also create opportunities to support local small businesses and community organizations through sponsorships and partnerships involving local veterinarians, dog walkers, trainers, pet sitters, boarding facilities, adoption groups, rescue organizations, and other local pet-related businesses. Instead of simply being a fenced area for dogs, it could become another positive community gathering space that supports local connections and local businesses.

The proposed Valley Park East location appears to be a thoughtful and balanced solution:
● It uses a relatively underutilized portion of the park. ● It represents only a small percentage of the total park space. ● It minimizes neighborhood impact due to its location and natural buffering. ● It includes nearby parking, shade, restrooms, and room for separate large and small dog areas.

A dog park is still public green space. It remains a place where residents gather outdoors, exercise, and build community ties.

I understand there are concerns regarding noise, cleanliness, and environmental impact. Those concerns deserve thoughtful planning and responsible management. But many nearby communities have successfully addressed these same issues while creating safe and valuable public spaces for residents and their pets.

Hermosa Beach has always been a city built around lifestyle, community, and outdoor living. A thoughtfully designed dog park aligns naturally with those values and serves a large segment of residents who already contribute through licensing fees, compliance, and community involvement.

More than 1,400 residents have already expressed support for a dog park, with many supporting the Valley Park location. That level of support reflects a real community need.

I respectfully encourage the City Council to continue moving this project forward and to support the creation of a safe, well-designed dog park for Hermosa Beach residents and their dogs.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and service to our community.

Sincerely,
Dave Andrews

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 28, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Councilmember Rob Saemann, Mayor Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D.

Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois
Staff Present: City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Interim Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER— STUDY SESSION
Mayor Detoy called the Open Session to order at 5:01 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Treasurer David Pederson.

3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Martha Alvarez led the roll call and announced a quorum.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

The following individual(s) spoke:
• Ira Ellnan (In Person)
• Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

5. OPENING REMARKS

2 (City Manager Steve Napolitano)
City Manager Steve Napolitano provided opening remarks regarding Budget Study Session.

6. OVERVIEW OF 2026-27 BUDGET
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
• Purpose and outlook
• Fiscal Year 2026-27 status
• Revenue and expenditure trends
• Forecast and challenges
• Revenue options and department strategies
• Budget calendar and process
City Manager Steve Napolitano introduced Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker.

Administrative Services Director Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation.

7. COUNCIL QUESTIONS
City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, and Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker responded to City Council questions.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON OVERVIEW OF 2026-27 BUDGET
Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

The following individual(s) spoke:
• John *** (In Person)
• Jim Holtz (Virtual)
• Courtney R. (In Person)
• Laura P. (In Person)
• Eric Horne (In Person)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

At 6:15 p.m. Mayor Detoy recessed the Budget Study Session.

9. COUNCIL DISCUSSION

3 At 9:59 PM, the Budget Study Session reconvened with all City Councilmembers present.

City Clerk Martha Alvarez led roll call.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments, seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments
Mayor Detoy provided a brief overview of the Budget Study Session.

Administrative Services Director Walker responded to City Council questions.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
Motion to authorize a variance to extend the City Manager's budget delivery deadline from May 15, 2026, to May 30, 2026.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried

10. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:01 p.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting.

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 28, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Councilmember Rob Saemann, Mayor Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D.

Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois
Staff Present: City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Interim Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Community Development Director Alison Becker
_____________________________________________________________________

1. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Detoy called the Open Session to order at 6:25 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team Head Coach John Wroblewski.

3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Martha Alvarez led roll call.

Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann

4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no closed session.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Councilmember Saemann announced the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club’s 100th birthday celebration on May 9, 2026, at noon at 2515 Valley Drive, noting it will be a community celebration rather than a fundraiser and would include music, food, and prizes.

2 Councilmember Francois announced his next Community Forum for Monday, May 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., describing it as an informal public discussion with refreshments.

Mayor Detoy announced that Hermosa Beach Little League’s annual Night in the Ballpark would take place Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Clark Field.

6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
Motion to approve the agenda.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried

7. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

7.a RECOGNIZING U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL ICE HOCKEY TEAM HEAD

COACH JOHN WROBLEWSKI
Mayor Detoy on behalf of the City Council presented a proclamation of recognition to U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team Head Coach and Hermosa Beach resident, John Wroblewski. Mayor Detoy further noted that John lead the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team to a gold medal in the 2026 Winter Olympics and for his broader achievements in international hockey. Also highlighted the recipients local involvement as a Little League father and coach.

7.b RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB FOR 100 YEARS

OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Mayor Detoy and Councilmember Saemann on behalf of the City Council presented a proclamation of recognition to the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club for 100 years of service to the community. The Mayor noted the club’s long history in Hermosa Beach, its support for youth and community causes, and the significance of its centennial.

Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis International Division 19 Richard Tyler, accepted the proclamation and presented the City of Hermosa Beach with a certificate of appreciation for 100 years of collaboration and support of the Kiwanis Club’s mission.

8. PUBLIC COMMENT

3 Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
• Ira E. - Public Records Requests and City survey (In-Person) • Carla Buck - Dog Park (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

9. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Detoy asked for clarification regarding the City survey.

City Manager Steve Napolitano provided an update and confirmed that the results will return at a future City Council meeting.

10. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
This is the time for members of the City Council to report on their attendance at ad hoc subcommittees or standing committee meetings, conferences, or other official activities as City representatives.

Councilmember Dean Francois reported that he had attended the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board meeting two weeks earlier. He noted that rate increases would be discussed at the next meeting and stated that he would advocate against an increase if possible, though he indicated that an increase appeared likely.

11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Francois requested a "No" Vote under Agenda Item No. 11.j, concerning vending on public beaches. He stated that while he had supported limited vending related to specific events such as volleyball tournaments, he opposed opening vending to all beach events and believed the policy was inconsistent with the spirit of the Coastal Act.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar and register a "No" Vote under Agenda Item No. 11.j, for Councilmember Francois.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried

11.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

ON THE AGENDA

4 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
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
(City Clerk Martha Alvarez)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 regular meeting.

Motion Carried

11.c CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-047
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the January 2026 and February 2026 Cash Balance Reports.

Motion Carried

11.d CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-048
(City Treasurer Dave Pedersen)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the March 2026 City Treasurer’s Report.

Motion Carried

11.e APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NETRIX, LLC. FOR DATA BACKUP SERVICES - 26-CMO-022 (GIS/IT Analyst Alex Hildebrand).

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson

5 To approve an agreement with Netrix, LLC. for data back-up services for a three-year term for a total not-exceed-amount of $121,742; and authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed agreement, approve minor modifications if necessary, with the City Clerk attesting the attached agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Motion Carried

11.f REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2026 - 26-AS-049
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the January and February 2026 Financial Reports.

Motion Carried

11.g CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-050
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the check registers for April 8, 2026 through April 16, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.

Motion Carried

11.h CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF April 16, 2026 - 26-PW-021
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 16, 2026.

Motion Carried

11.i RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT IF AMENDED FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 2741 HOUSING ELEMENT: INVENTORY OF LAND: SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLIANCE - 26-CMO-023

6 (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)
Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To ratify a letter of support if amended for Assembly Bill 2741 sent on April 20, 2026.

Motion Carried

11.j ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 (SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY)
AND SECTION 12.20.300 (SOLICITATION) OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE - 26-PR-023
CEQA: The proposed ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378 (b)(5) as it is an organization or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar by Majority Vote with Councilmember Francois registering a "No" Vote.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
To determine that the proposed ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), as it constitutes an organizational or administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; waive full reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) and Section 12.20.300 (Solicitation) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to allow for the sale of prepared food, nonalcoholic beverages, and/or merchandise on the beach by special event-associated vendors; and direct the City Clerk to publish a summary of the ordinance.

Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Noes (1): Councilmember Francois
Motion Carried

12. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M

12.a PUBLIC HEARING-RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26-AS-025

7 Continued from meeting of April 14, 2026
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Administrative Services Director Brendan Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Administrative Services Director Walker, City Manager Steve Napolitano, Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente, and Police Chief Landon Phillips responded to the City Council questions.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
• Tony Higgins (Virtual)
• Alan J. (In-Person)
• Jon D. (In-Person)
• Laura Pena (In-Person)
• Maggie Bove-LaMadhi (In-Person)
• Eric Horne (In-Person)
• Elka Warner (In-Person)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Administrative Services Director Walker and Interim Baltimore provided clarification.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
Motion to pull multiple identified fee categories from the proposed Master Fee Schedule for separate review and further analysis, and to proceed with discussion on the remaining fees.

This motion remained on the floor but was not acted upon following a substitute motion.

The following line items were requested to be removed and considered at a later City Council meeting:

Mayor Pro Tem Keegan: S001 (Conditional Use Permit - Comm/Other), S003 (CUP/PDP - Condo), S003B (CUP Annual Monitoring), S004A (Coastal Approval In-Concept), S006 (Zone Change), S007 (Variance), S009 (Parking Plan), S013 (Final Map), S017 (Mural Review), S018 (Temporary Use Permit), S024 (Planning Commission Interpretation), S030 (Planning Sign Permit), S030A (Planning A-Frame Sign Permit),

8 S034 (Admin Permit - Abandon CUP), S040 (Appeal to the City Council), S080 (Residential Encroachment Permit)
Councilmember Jackson: None, agreed with the list provided by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan.

Councilmember Saemann: Requested to add S008 (Sign Variance).

Councilmember Francois: Did not have any additional requests.

Mayor Detoy: Requested to add S018A (M-1 Zone Limited Events Permit), S081C (A-Frame Encroachment Permit).

Substitute Motion
Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
Motion to approve the fee updates in concept except for the specific fee items pulled for further review by the City Council, and to phase in the approved fee increases over two years, with the third year reserved for review.

Ayes (4): Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Councilmember Saemann

Motion Carried
Interim City Attorney Baltimore, Administrative Services Director, and City Manager Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City Council questions.

At 8:30 PM, Mayor Detoy re-opened the Public Hearing.

Moved by: Mayor Detoy
Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Motion to continue the public hearing on Item 12.a, as to the items pulled for further review, to the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting.

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

Motion Carried

12.b ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION AMENDING SECTION 3.12

PURCHASING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
At 8:31 p.m., Mayor Detoy opened the Public Hearing.

9 City Manager Steve Napolitano confirmed that the public hearing for this item is being continued to the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Moved by: Councilmember Francois
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Motion to continue the public hearing for Agenda Item 12.b to the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried

13. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

13.a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FALLEN TORRANCE POLICE

DETECTIVE GARY ELTON RIPPSTEIN MEMORIAL SIGN
INSTALLATION LOCATED AT 8TH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE - 26-CMO-021
(City Manager Steve Napolitano)
Management Analyst Leo Zalyan provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Police Chief Landon Phillips and Torrance Police Chief Robert Dunn provided a brief statement regarding the request.

Police Chief Phillips, Management Analyst Zalyan, and Torrance Police Chief Dunn responded to the City Council questions.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente and Torrance Police Chief Dunn responded to City Council questions.

Moved by: Councilmember Saemann
Seconded by: Mayor Detoy
Motion to approve the installation of a memorial sign commemorating fallen Torrance Police Detective Gary Elton Rippstein at the intersection of 8th Street and Ardmore Avenue, using the replacement pole in that location and with a smaller sign format.

10 Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois
Noes (1): Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Motion Carried

13.b ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SIDE LETTER TO

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY

OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY
EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 - 26-AS051 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson
Motion to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7546, approving a Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 986, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

Motion Carried
City Manager Steve Napolitano provided clarification that City Council needed to return to the Public Hearing Agenda Item Nos. 12.a and 12.b.

13.c CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE
FOR CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - 26-PW-022
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
• Tony Higgins (Virtual)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

11 Mark Mamber thanked staff for their work and getting the MOU to this point.

Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
Motion to consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hermosa Beach Little League (HBLL) to advance Clark Field improvements to be funded, designed, and constructed by HBLL; and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU, approve minor nonsubstantive modifications if necessary, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried

13.d RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW CATEGORY AND FEE FOR
COMMERCIAL ENCROACHMENT AREAS - 26-CMO-019
(Environmental Programs Douglas Krauss)
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
• Betty Gregorian (In-Person)
• Voc Gregorian (In-Person) - Provided the City Clerk with signatures that were received and incorporated into the record.
• Mark D. Warshaw (In-Person)
• Ira Ellman (In-Person)
• Alan J.(In-Person)
• John D. (In-Person)
• Andrew G. (In-Person)
• Laura (In-Person)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore and City Manager Steve Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City Council questions.

12 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson
Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann
Motion to direct staff to return with a modified resolution that maintains the approved encroachment fee framework for commercial zones but excludes commercial activity located in residential zones, with all other portions of the resolution and fee schedule remaining approved.

Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried

13.e AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ONCALL VEHICLE OUTFITTING SERVICES - 26-AS-024 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Administrative Services Director Walker, Police Chief Landon Phillips, City Manager Steve Napolitano, and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments.

Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
Seconded by: Councilmember Francois
Motion to award professional services agreements for on-call vehicle outfitting services to Commline, Inc., Derotic Emergency Equipment, A Vector Company, and 10-33 Industries, Ltd., each in an amount not-toexceed $1,000,000 for a term ending April 14, 2031, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements with minor modifications subject to City Attorney approval. The motion carried by voice vote, with support from the full Council.

Motion Carried
Additional direction was given to staff to review the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC) contract and pursue improvements before relying on the new bench of vendors where possible.

14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13 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.

Councilmember Francois asked that the May 12, 2026, agenda item regarding Assembly Bill 1942 include information on the Cal Cities position recommending inclusion of Class 1, 2, and 3 electric bicycles.

City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council questions and provided clarification.

Councilmember Francois requested support for a future agenda item to review the City’s sidewalk vending permit program, including where permits are being issued, how the fees are structured, and how the system is being administered.

The request did not receive City Council support.

Mayor Pro Tem Keegan requested that, as part of future discussions with the City of Redondo Beach regarding fire services, staff also seek information regarding dispatch service pricing so the City could compare potential costs and savings.

Support was expressed for obtaining that information as part of the fire services discussion. Councilmember Saemann concurred.

City Manager Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Pro Tem Keegan also requested a future action item to consider rescinding the City’s current Coastal Development Permit application regarding short-term rentals and to bring back potential regulations that would expand short-term rental opportunities in the coastal zone and throughout the City, including comparisons to other coastal cities and their enforcement structures.

The request received support from Councilmember Saemann and Councilmember Francois to return as an action item.

City Manager Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City Council questions.

14.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-025
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.

This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

15. CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report from City Manager Steve Napolitano.

16. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

14 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.

16.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2026
(Parks & Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

16.b ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2026
(Community Development Director Alison Becker)
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

16.c POLICE CRIME STATISTICS FOR FEBRUARY 2026
(Police Chief Landon Philips)
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

16.d POLICE CRIME STATISTICS FOR MARCH 2026
(Police Chief Landon Philips)
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

17. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:55 p.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting to the May 12, 2026, Closed Session at 5:00 p.m.

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1
Meeting Date: May 12, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-055
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 April 22, 2026 through April 29, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands.

Attachments:

1. Check Register 4/22/2026

2. Check Register 4/23/2026

3. Check Register 4/29/2026
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111903 4/22/2026 21386 ACOUSTICS GROUP, INC. 2602 ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT SVS - CLARK BLDG 301-8689-4201 5,869.78
2893 POST CONST ACOUSTIC SURVEY@CLARK BLDG
301-8689-4201 1,995.00
21386 Total : 7,864.78
111904 4/22/2026 23965 ALL AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION 25-33.05 KELLY COURTS IMPROVEMENTS/MAR26 301-8619-4201 88,149.30
23965 Total : 88,149.30
111905 4/22/2026 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT PS-INV105351 CROSSING GUARD SERVICE/3.29-4.11.26 146-2102-4201 9,238.52
06827 Total : 9,238.52
111906 4/22/2026 23279 AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC 646601 QUARTERLY CAMERA MAINTENANCE 715-2101-4201 2,500.00
23279 Total : 2,500.00
111907 4/22/2026 15685 ANDERSON, PAUL W Parcel 4184 011 024 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/2025 001-6871 147.35
105-3105 24.61
15685 Total : 171.96
111908 4/22/2026 24027 ANTHONY'S AUTO DETAILING APR26 CAR WASHES FOR PATROL VEHICLES/APR26 715-2101-4311 640.00
24027 Total : 640.00
111909 4/22/2026 09366 AQUA FLO SI2710868 MR#989988 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 001-4204-4201 565.70
SI2728305 MR#989987 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
001-6101-4309 579.09
09366 Total : 1,144.79
111910 4/22/2026 13361 AT&T MOBILITY 287298411168X0410202 PD&CSO CELL PHONES/LPR CAMERAS/MAR26 001-2101-4201 119.60
001-2101-4304 1,062.76
001-3302-4304 91.04
13361 Total : 1,273.40

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
2 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111911 4/22/2026 23877 AVILA, PAUL PO45506 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - SPRING 2026 001-1204-4317 2,473.00
23877 Total : 2,473.00
111912 4/22/2026 24105 BOARD UP BOYS HB03 EMERGENCY BOARDUP 001-2101-4201 550.00
24105 Total : 550.00
111913 4/22/2026 18635 BURGOS, CARLOS TR1223 REIMB - PARKING EXPO HOTEL 001-3302-4317 821.09
18635 Total : 821.09
111914 4/22/2026 13157 CAHALAN, ERIC PO45507 SUMMER 2026 TUITION ADVANCE 001-2101-4317 3,252.67
13157 Total : 3,252.67
111915 4/22/2026 23324 CANTEEN SOC324256 PD COFFEE SERVICE/APR26 001-2101-4305 29.85
001-2101-4306 29.86
23324 Total : 59.71
111916 4/22/2026 23578 CENTERS OF CA, A MEDICAL CORP, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 90523995 PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXAMS 4.1-4.2.26 001-1203-4320 436.00
23578 Total : 436.00
111917 4/22/2026 00726 DFM ASSOCIATES PO45529 2026 CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE BOOKS 001-1121-4305 225.23
00726 Total : 225.23
111918 4/22/2026 21807 DOCUSIGN, INC. 111100631816 DOCUSIGN ANNUAL FEE 715-1206-4201 3,706.56
21807 Total : 3,706.56
111919 4/22/2026 16922 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CRIME SCENE T2026-279 BIOHAZARD CLEAN UP SERVICE 4.7.26 001-2101-4201 3,200.00
16922 Total : 3,200.00
111920 4/22/2026 22221 ENCODEPLUS, LLC 3451 ORDINANCE CODIFCATION SERVICE 715-1206-4201 1,342.00
3453 ORDINANCE CODIFCATION SERVICE

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
3 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111920 4/22/2026 22221 ENCODEPLUS, LLC (Continued)
715-1206-4201 198.00
22221 Total : 1,540.00
111921 4/22/2026 22926 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1120426 MR#472199 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS 715-3302-4311 214.17
109-1120578 MR#472053 REFUND CORE FEE
715-3302-4311 -9.00
109-1120906 MR#472197 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 124.62
12-7113307 MR#472198 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS
715-2101-4311 68.02
22926 Total : 397.81
111922 4/22/2026 19884 FRONTIER 209-188-4669-0714985 LANDLINES/COMPUTER LINKS/APR26 001-3302-4304 130.32
001-3304-4304 82.00
001-1204-4304 143.12
715-1206-4304 1,754.15
001-2101-4304 1,323.87
001-4204-4321 438.85
001-4202-4304 144.55
19884 Total : 4,016.86
111923 4/22/2026 19884 FRONTIER 310-372-6186-0831895 2ND FL CITY HALL FAX LINE/APR26 001-1121-4304 29.44
001-1141-4304 29.44
001-1201-4304 29.44
001-1202-4304 29.44
001-1203-4304 29.44
19884 Total : 147.20
111924 4/22/2026 19884 FRONTIER 310-379-0652-1216195 EOC LANDLINES/APR26 001-1201-4304 141.66
19884 Total : 141.66
111925 4/22/2026 22893 GUILLEN, JESSICA TR1293 PER DIEM - FIELD TRAINING MAY 4-8 2026 001-2101-4317 275.00
22893 Total : 275.00

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
4 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111926 4/22/2026 22620 HAUSLE, JAMES Parcel 4183 021 014 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025 105-3105 24.61
22620 Total : 24.61
111927 4/22/2026 20320 KITU SYSTEMS, INC. 1961 EV CHARGER REPLACEMENT GUN 001-4204-4201 329.25
20320 Total : 329.25
111928 4/22/2026 00118 LA SUPERIOR COURT - TORRANCE PO45537 CITATION PAYMENT SURCHARGES/MAR26 001-3302 47,386.70
00118 Total : 47,386.70
111929 4/22/2026 02175 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 318400 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/PD/FEB26 001-1203-4201 824.50
318401 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/FAULK/FEB26
001-1203-4201 17,755.00
318402 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/GENERAL/FEB26
001-1203-4201 2,447.00
320877 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/GENERAL/MAR26
001-1203-4201 582.00
02175 Total : 21,608.50
111930 4/22/2026 22925 LOEZA, JOANNE TR1258 REIMB - AXON CONFERENCE EXPENSES 001-2101-4317 1,444.65
22925 Total : 1,444.65
111931 4/22/2026 16556 MALINOWSKI, JOSEPH M Parcel 4187 015 026 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025 105-3105 24.61
16556 Total : 24.61
111932 4/22/2026 15912 MARTIN CHEVROLET 43417-1 MR#472196 FLEET MAINTENANCE PARTS 715-2101-4311 26.95
15912 Total : 26.95
111933 4/22/2026 16613 MCDERMOTT, GARRETT TR1257 REIMB - AXON CONFERENCE EXPENSES 001-2101-4317 1,406.32
16613 Total : 1,406.32
111934 4/22/2026 21033 NV5, INC 504975 GREENWICH VILLAGE UUAD/FEB26 313-8114-4201 23,055.50

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
5 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111934 4/22/2026 21033 NV5, INC (Continued) Total : 23,055.50 111935 4/22/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 464719005001 MAT REQ 473282/OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-4202-4305 32.99
464719238001 MAT REQ 473282/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 45.03
465199850001 MAT REQ 782616/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-2101-4305 75.03
465743863001 MAT REQ 473278/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 19.95
465744038001 MAT REQ 473278/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 64.57
465747567001 MAT REQ 473279/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 39.38
465747894001 MAT REQ 473279/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 25.33
13114 Total : 302.28
111936 4/22/2026 23241 ORTIZ, KATHERINE TR1094 PER DIEM - FIELD TRAINING MAY 4-8 2026 001-2101-4317 275.00
23241 Total : 275.00
111937 4/22/2026 14693 PARS 60145 ALT RETIREMENT PLAN ADMIN FEES/FEB26 001-2101-4185 15.48
001-4201-4185 150.91
001-4202-4185 27.08
14693 Total : 193.47
111938 4/22/2026 18049 POWERDMS, INC. INV-156382 CA ACCREDITATION FOR PUB SAFETY 001-2101-4305 400.00
18049 Total : 400.00
111939 4/22/2026 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Cust#1275405 YARD UNIFORMS, TOWELS, & MATS/MAR26 001-2101-4309 77.06
001-3104-4309 86.92
001-3302-4309 69.36
001-4202-4314 444.06
001-4204-4309 156.20
715-4206-4309 54.00

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
6 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111939 4/22/2026 17676 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY (Continued) Total : 887.60 111940 4/22/2026 03282 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF 584923 CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES/MAR26 001-1132-4201 18,444.00
03282 Total : 18,444.00
111941 4/22/2026 20061 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER 6026846 BUS PASS SALES/FEB26 001-1204-4251 9.60
20061 Total : 9.60
111942 4/22/2026 03353 SBCU VISA PO45558 J CORDOVA CC STATEMENT - MAR26 001-3301-4309 430.98
105-2601-4309 44.97
001-6101-4309 131.08
715-4204-4201 332.26
001-3104-4309 133.54
161-3109-4309 31.78
001-3104-4201 996.97
001-6101-4201 1,028.25
715-4206-4309 1,238.67
001-4202-4305 28.29
001-4204-4309 233.71
001-4204-4201 3,556.78
715-2101-4311 814.35
PO45568 E CAHALAN CC STATEMENT - MAR26
001-2101-4201 263.24
001-2101-4305 1,033.44
001-2101-4306 56.02
PO45571 J POELSTRA CC STATEMENT - MAR26
001-2101-4317 3,137.52
001-2101-4305 104.03
001-2101-4317 1,124.22
001-2101-4305 123.65
001-2101-4317 1,334.71
001-2101-4305 90.15
001-2101-4317 405.25
03353 Total : 16,673.86
111943 4/22/2026 17932 SENTZ, PORNPIMOL Parcel 4185 023 044 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/2025

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
7 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111943 4/22/2026 17932 SENTZ, PORNPIMOL (Continued)
105-3105 24.61
17932 Total : 24.61
111944 4/22/2026 10412 STERICYCLE 8014026032 MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL/MAY26 001-2101-4201 74.90
10412 Total : 74.90
111945 4/22/2026 20121 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO INV109349 PD COUNSELING SERVICES - MAR26 001-1203-4201 170.00
20121 Total : 170.00
111946 4/22/2026 05626 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 045-558395 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 3.23-3.26.26 715-1206-4201 2,608.00
045-558396 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 3.25.26
715-1206-4201 652.00
05626 Total : 3,260.00
111947 4/22/2026 24052 VORTEX INDUSTRIES, LLC 07-2246836 REMOVE&REPLACE DOORS&FRAMES @LOT C 301-8699-4201 19,724.65
24052 Total : 19,724.65
111948 4/22/2026 02873 WESTERN GRAPHIX 61498 ID BADGES FOR EMPLOYEES 001-1203-4201 798.80
02873 Total : 798.80
3337810 4/6/2026 03432 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Acct Ending 5596 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/MAR26~ 001-3104-4201 1,849.27
001-3104-4309 1,172.56
001-4204-4309 735.22
001-6101-4309 200.15
105-2601-4309 268.17
001-4204-4201 -155.23
001-3104-4201 1,132.42
001-4204-4201 25.97
001-4204-4309 1,380.73
001-6101-4309 54.98
001-2021 118.41
001-2022 -118.41
Attachment 1 Page 90 of 990
04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
8 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
3337810 4/6/2026 03432 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES (Continued) Total : 6,664.24 31724878 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700057262780 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 105-2601-4303 136.01
00159 Total : 136.01
31725407 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700156101336 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 001-6101-4303 375.73
001-4204-4303 16,496.81
00159 Total : 16,872.54
31725817 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700222378305 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 001-6101-4303 3,094.97
00159 Total : 3,094.97
31725887 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700234897163 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 001-3304-4303 1,934.29
00159 Total : 1,934.29
31726234 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700296306651 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 105-2601-4303 15.38
00159 Total : 15.38
31726290 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700304673105 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 160-3102-4201 101.24
00159 Total : 101.24
31726330 4/22/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700313445137 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 105-2601-4303 20,021.22
00159 Total : 20,021.22
31726453 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700338055956 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 001-4204-4303 1,330.54
00159 Total : 1,330.54
31726618 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700371314327 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 105-2601-4303 279.63
00159 Total : 279.63
31726677 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700382668983 ELECTRICITY/MAR26

04/22/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
9 2:10:54PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
31726677 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO (Continued) 001-3104-4303 920.93
00159 Total : 920.93
31729843 4/16/2026 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700915693380 ELECTRICITY/MAR26 001-4204-4303 2,007.33
00159 Total : 2,007.33
58 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 342,149.72 58 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 342,149.72

04/23/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1 10:02:37AM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111949 4/23/2026 23279 AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC 646370 LOT C ELEVATOR CAMERA INSTALLATION 301-8699-4201 11,960.14
23279 Total : 11,960.14
1 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 11,960.14
1 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 11,960.14
Attachment 2 Page 93 of 990
04/29/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1 2:17:44PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111950 4/29/2026 09366 AQUA FLO SI2734059 MR#990730 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES 001-6101-4309 370.75
SI27433656 MR#990731 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
001-6101-4309 78.72
09366 Total : 449.47
111951 4/29/2026 00321 AT&T 000025107033 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR26 001-2101-4304 131.20
00321 Total : 131.20
111952 4/29/2026 18179 B.L. WILCOX & ASSOCIATES 26-1341 FIRE HOSE CABINET FOR PARKING STRUCTURE 301-8699-4201 715.31
301-8699-4201 40.76
18179 Total : 756.07
111953 4/29/2026 17271 BARROWS, PATRICK PO45574 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 4.9.26 001-4601-4221 945.00
17271 Total : 945.00
111954 4/29/2026 18036 BEACHSPORTS PO45579 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 4.9.26 001-4601-4221 4,610.46
PO45580 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASS 12467
001-4601-4221 496.36
18036 Total : 5,106.82
111955 4/29/2026 21651 BLUMENFELD, DALTON PO45581 COLONIAL LIFE PREMIUM REFUND 001-3904 9.06
21651 Total : 9.06
111956 4/29/2026 15663 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS PO45575 BLDG STANDARDS ADMIN FEE 1/1/26-3/31/26 001-3204 573.00
15663 Total : 573.00
111957 4/29/2026 21720 CAPITAL LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC 504663 MR#512082 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES 105-2601-4309 984.47
21720 Total : 984.47
111958 4/29/2026 23578 CENTERS OF CA, A MEDICAL CORP, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 90623234 PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 4.13.26 001-1203-4320 436.00
Attachment 3 Page 94 of 990
04/29/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
2 2:17:44PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111958 4/29/2026 23578 CENTERS OF CA, A MEDICAL CORP, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (Continued) Total : 436.00 111959 4/29/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398301041426 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/APR26 001-2101-4304 784.25
20236 Total : 784.25
111960 4/29/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 232074101041426 CA DOJ NETWORK CONNECTION/APR26 001-2101-4306 494.28
20236 Total : 494.28
111961 4/29/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188397001041426 PW YARD CABLE/MAY26 001-4204-4201 192.94
20236 Total : 192.94
111962 4/29/2026 20236 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398901041426 PD CABLE/APR26 001-2101-4201 110.54
20236 Total : 110.54
111963 4/29/2026 00879 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REPW26040606030 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/MAR26 001-3104-4251 458.27
00879 Total : 458.27
111964 4/29/2026 14752 CRECY, STEVEN PO45573 VETERANS MEMORIAL FLAGS REPLACEMENT 001-2120 262.01
14752 Total : 262.01
111965 4/29/2026 22926 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1122217 MR#472056 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS 715-3302-4311 138.88
22926 Total : 138.88
111966 4/29/2026 10836 GRAINGER 9887745017 MAT REQ 473289/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 160-3102-4309 267.04
10836 Total : 267.04
111967 4/29/2026 13330 HAJOCA CORPORATION S179641747.001 MR#512086 PLUMBING SUPPLIES 001-4204-4309 771.91
13330 Total : 771.91
111968 4/29/2026 03131 HDL COREN & CONE SIN062581 PROPERTY TAX AUDIT SVS/APR-JUN26 001-1201-4201 1,751.98

04/29/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
3 2:17:44PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111968 4/29/2026 03131 HDL COREN & CONE (Continued) Total : 1,751.98 111969 4/29/2026 12162 JOL DESIGN 041526 SURFERS WALK OF FAME TSHIRTS 001-4601-4201 350.00
001-2130 358.99
12162 Total : 708.99
111970 4/29/2026 22869 KOA CORPORATION 22454-19 CIP689 CONSTRUCTION MGMT/AUG-SEPT25 301-8689-4201 21,922.52
22754-18 CIP689 CONSTRUCTION MGMT/JUL25
301-8689-4201 11,033.00
22869 Total : 32,955.52
111971 4/29/2026 02175 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 320875 PD POLICY REVIEW&NEGOTIATIONS/MAR26 001-1203-4201 6,528.00
320876 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/FAULK/MAR26
001-1203-4201 8,300.28
02175 Total : 14,828.28
111972 4/29/2026 21517 MANHATTAN BEACH TOYOTA 713529 MR#472055 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS 715-3302-4311 453.57
21517 Total : 453.57
111973 4/29/2026 23981 NEW POWER CONTRACTING FOR BLDG PYMT#5 COMMUNITY CTR GAS LINE REPAIRS/FEB26 301-8630-4201 73,023.45
23981 Total : 73,023.45
111974 4/29/2026 13114 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 463330053001 MAT REQ 519666/OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-4201-4305 82.30
465382288001 MAT REQ 473288/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 93.25
465383704001 MAT REQ 473288/OFFICE SUPPLIES
001-4202-4305 5.81
13114 Total : 181.36
111975 4/29/2026 08878 PARADISE AWARDS 43294 SWOF - 2003 INDUCTEES PLATE 001-4601-4308 235.33
08878 Total : 235.33
111976 4/29/2026 17130 PH&S PRODUCTS LLC 0018888-IN MEDICAL GRADE GLOVES

04/29/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
4 2:17:44PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111976 4/29/2026 17130 PH&S PRODUCTS LLC (Continued)
001-2101-4306 1,086.00
17130 Total : 1,086.00
111977 4/29/2026 13777 PHIL ROBERTS ILLUSTRATION 04.07.2026 SWOF 2026 ARTWORK ILLUSTRATION 001-4601-4201 750.00
13777 Total : 750.00
111978 4/29/2026 22419 ROBERT HALF 66127246 TEMP STAFFING - HR - ENDING 4.17.26 001-1203-4201 3,500.00
66139576 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 4.17.26
001-1121-4201 3,118.00
66153919 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 4.24.26
001-1121-4201 3,118.00
66262282 TEMP STAFFING - HR - ENDING 4.24.26
001-1203-4201 2,625.00
22419 Total : 12,361.00
111979 4/29/2026 03353 SBCU VISA PO45559 A YANG CC STATEMENT - MAR26 001-1101-4305 423.94
001-1101-4317 1,000.00
001-1201-4304 154.50
001-1201-4305 709.46
001-1201-4315 400.00
715-1206-5401 414.84
001-1101-4319 -58.49
03353 Total : 3,044.25
111980 4/29/2026 23561 SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC 49746 HOISTWAY ACCESS IN LOT C ELEVATOR 301-8699-4201 2,730.00
23561 Total : 2,730.00
111981 4/29/2026 22203 SWA GROUP INC 205803 SOUTH PARK SLOPE&IRRIGATION SVS/JUL25 125-8603-4201 4,597.20
207094 SOUTH PARK SLOPE&IRRIGATION SVS/OCT25
125-8603-4201 1,485.00
22203 Total : 6,082.20
111982 4/29/2026 00123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE ACCT 1009 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/APR26 001-3104-4201 4,883.29

04/29/2026
Check Register

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
5 2:17:44PM
Page:

Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
111982 4/29/2026 00123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE (Continued)
001-3104-4309 967.23
001-4204-4309 1,921.76
001-6101-4309 381.95
105-2601-4309 1,886.27
715-3302-4311 1,290.75
715-4206-4309 543.65
001-2021 201.17
001-2022 -201.17
00123 Total : 11,874.90
111983 4/29/2026 05626 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 045-559325 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 4.1.26 715-1206-4201 1,304.00
05626 Total : 1,304.00
111984 4/29/2026 22612 WESTGROUP DESIGNS INC 25840-05 COMMUNITY CTR WINDOW REPLACEMENT/MAR26 301-8635-4201 7,275.00
22612 Total : 7,275.00
111985 4/29/2026 10703 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 00423841 LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES/MAR26 313-8114-4201 2,558.00
10703 Total : 2,558.00
111986 4/29/2026 14188 YARY PHOTOGRAPHY 13553 PHOTOGRAPHY FEE FOR DEPT PHOTO 001-2101-4305 700.00
14188 Total : 700.00
111987 4/29/2026 22715 YUNEX LLC 5610008095 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE/MAR26 001-3104-4201 2,021.05
22715 Total : 2,021.05
38 Vouchers for bank code : boa Bank total : 188,796.09 38 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 188,796.09

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date: May 12, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-024
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

AMENDMENTS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB AND HERMOSA

BEACH KIWANIS CLUB AGREEMENTS
(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Approve the seventh amendment to an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club;

2. Approve the first amendment to an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed amendments, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Executive Summary:

Staff reviewed the current Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club (Kiwanis) and Hermosa Beach Rotary Club (Rotary) agreements and determined a need to update the terms pertaining to the insurance requirements of each agreement.

Background:

The City first entered into agreements with the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club in 1949 and the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club in 1956 for the use of land located within Valley Park.

These long-standing partnerships provide for the Clubs’ use and occupancy of Cityowned property on which the Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club buildings are situated.

Under the terms of these agreements, both organizations are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and stewardship of their respective facilities. In return, the Clubs utilize the buildings to support a wide range of community-serving activities, with a particular emphasis on programs and initiatives that benefit local youth and families.

City staff conducted a comprehensive review of the existing agreements with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club and the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club. The current agreement with the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club was executed in 2006 (Attachment 1), while the agreement with the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club (Attachment 2) was executed in 2009.

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3
As part of this review, staff evaluated the agreements for consistency with current City standards, risk management practices, and insurance requirements. Staff identified that the insurance provisions in both agreements are outdated and do not fully align with the City’s current policies and industry standards. Staff determined that updates to the insurance requirement sections are necessary to ensure modernization, improve clarity, and maintain uniformity across City agreements. These updates are intended to better protect the City while continuing to support longstanding partnerships with both organizations.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
October 24, 2006 City Council approved a lease agreement with Kiwanis for use of the premises at 2515 Valley Drive for a term of 25 years.

September 8, 2009 City Council approved a lease agreement with Rotary for a term expiring July 28, 2012.

February 14, 2013 City Council approved the first amendment to the lease agreement with Rotary to extend the agreement for an
additional three-year term.

July 28, 2015 City Council approved the second amendment to the lease agreement with Rotary to extend the agreement for an
additional three-year term.

February 26, 2019 City Council approved a third amendment to the lease agreement with Rotary to retroactively extend the agreement for an additional one-year term.

June 11, 2019 City Council approved a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Rotary to extend the agreement for an
additional four-month term.

February 25, 2020 City Council approved a sixth amendment to the lease agreement with Rotary to extend the agreement for a month-tomonth-term.

Discussion:

The insurance requirements in both leases no longer reflect current municipal standards or best practices. Updates are necessary to ensure appropriate coverage levels, standardized language, and alignment with the City’s current risk management framework. To address these issues, staff prepared amendments to both agreements that modernize and standardize the insurance provisions. The proposed revisions are limited in scope and are intended solely to update risk-related terms, while maintaining all existing operational responsibilities and the long-standing use of the facilities by both organizations.

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3
The current insurance language is simpler and focuses more on property coverage, with less detail on liability and risk protection. The proposed updates set clearer coverage requirements, improve documentation, and better protect the City by requiring things like primary coverage, waiver of subrogation, and broader additional insured provisions.

Overall, the revised language provides stronger and more complete protection for the City.

Included as Attachments 3 and 4 are the proposed amendments to the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Lease Agreements.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.

Attachments:

1. Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation Lease Agreement

2. Hermosa Beach Rotary Club Lease Agreement

3. Proposed Amendment to the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club Lease Agreement

4. Proposed Amendment to the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club Lease Agreement Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

FIRST AMENDMENT
TO

LEASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

KIWANIS CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH
This First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into as of May 12, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach (a California nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business at 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“Lessee”). City and Lessee are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. The Parties entered an agreement dated October 24, 2006 (“Agreement”), for the lease of City owned property; and B. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to modernize insurance requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Amendment. Section 5 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Insurance.
i. For the duration of the Agreement, so long as Lessee is in use of the SITE, Lessee shall procure and maintain insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the use of the SITE hereunder and the use by its agents, representatives,
employees, volunteers and guests.

BBK (2026) Page 2 of 6 FIRST AMENDMENT
65270.00021\44443112.1
ii. For insurance purposes, the SITE shall be defined to include all areas occupied or affected by Lessee’s regular operations, as depicted in Exhibit A.
iii. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE.

Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis, including property damage, bodily injury and
personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit. The policy shall be endorsed to include athletic activities and athletic participant injury coverage.
b. Should Lessee maintain 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 by Lessee. Any
available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be
available to the City.
c. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement Automobile Liability insurance
protecting Lessee. Such insurance shall name City of
Hermosa Beach and their officers, employees, elected
officials and members of Boards or Commissions as
additional insured parties. If Lessee does not use any
vehicles in connection with the services provided,
Lessee shall not be required to maintain such coverage. d. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement Worker's Compensation and
Employers Liability insurance and furnish City (or Agency) with a certificate showing proof of such coverage. Such insurance shall not be canceled or materially changed
without a thirty (30) day prior written notice to: City Manager, City of Hermosa Beach. If Lessee has no

BBK (2026) Page 3 of 6 FIRST AMENDMENT
65270.00021\44443112.1
employees and is exempt under applicable laws, Lessee
shall not be required to maintain such coverage.
iv. SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS.
a. Self-insured approved by the City’s Risk Manager. The City may require Lessee to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy
language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
v. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

The general liability policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions.
a. The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and contracted volunteers are to be covered as additional
insureds with respect to liability arising out of the use and operations performed at the SITE by or on behalf of
Lessee in connection with such use and operations, to
the extent of Lessee’s indemnity obligations herein.
b. For any claims related to this Agreement, Lessee’s
insurance coverage shall be primary and noncontributory insurance coverage as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and contracted
volunteers. This requirement shall also apply to any
Excess or Umbrella liability policies.
c. Lessee’s Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses paid under the terms of any policy which arise from use or
operation of the City’s SITE. This provision also applies Lessee’s Workers’ Compensation policy.
d. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled or altered, except with
thirty (30) day written notice to the City.
vi. UMBRELLA OR EXCESS POLICY.

BBK (2026) Page 4 of 6 FIRST AMENDMENT
65270.00021\44443112.1
a. Lessee may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that
all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess Policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein
required, including, but not limited to, primary and
non-contributory, additional insured, Self-Insured
Retentions (SIRs), indemnity, and defense
requirements. The Umbrella or Excess policies shall be
provided on a true “following form” or broader
coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as
provided on the underlying Commercial General
Liability insurance. No insurance policies maintained
by the Additional Insureds, whether primary or excess,
and which also apply to a loss covered hereunder,
shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the
primary excess liability policies are exhausted.
vii. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS.
a. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
viii. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE.
a. The City shall request from Lessee and Lessee shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the
applicable policy language effecting coverage
required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements. The City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications, at any time.”

3. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this First Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this First Amendment. Whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the original Agreement from and after the date of this First Amendment, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this First Amendment.

BBK (2026) Page 5 of 6 FIRST AMENDMENT
65270.00021\44443112.1

4. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this First Amendment which is transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this First Amendment for all purposes. This First Amendment may be signed using an electronic signature.

5. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
Attested By:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

KIWANIS CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH
Rick Koenig
Lieutenant Governor

BBK (2026) Page 6 of 6 FIRST AMENDMENT
65270.00021\44443112.1

EXHIBIT A

SEVENTH AMENDMENT
TO

LEASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB
This Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is made and entered into as of May 12, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Hermosa Beach Rotary Club (a California nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business at 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“Lessee”). City and Lessee are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. The Parties entered an agreement dated July 29, 2009 (“Agreement”), for the lease of City owned property; and B. The Parties amended the Agreement six times to extend the term (on February 1, 2013; July 28, 2015; April 24, 2018; June 11, 2019; October 22, 2019; and February 25, 2020); and
C. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement a seventh time to modernize insurance requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.

2. Amendment. Section 5 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

BBK (2026) Page 2 of 6 SEVENTH AMENDMENT
“Insurance.
i. For the duration of the Agreement, so long as Lessee is in use of the SITE, Lessee shall procure and maintain insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the use of the SITE hereunder and the use by its agents, representatives,
employees, volunteers and guests.
ii. For insurance purposes, the SITE shall be defined to include all areas occupied or affected by Lessee’s regular operations, as depicted in Exhibit A.
iii. MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE.

Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis, including property damage, bodily injury and
personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the
required occurrence limit. The policy shall be endorsed to include athletic activities and athletic participant injury coverage.
b. Should Lessee maintain 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 by Lessee. Any
available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be
available to the City.
c. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement Automobile Liability insurance
protecting Lessee. Such insurance shall name City of
Hermosa Beach and their officers, employees, elected
officials and members of Boards or Commissions as
additional insured parties. If Lessee does not use any
vehicles in connection with the services provided,
Lessee shall not be required to maintain such coverage.

BBK (2026) Page 3 of 6 SEVENTH AMENDMENT
d. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times during the term of this Agreement Worker's Compensation and
Employers Liability insurance and furnish City (or Agency) with a certificate showing proof of such coverage. Such insurance shall not be canceled or materially changed
without a thirty (30) day prior written notice to: City Manager, City of Hermosa Beach. If Lessee has no
employees and is exempt under applicable laws, Lessee
shall not be required to maintain such coverage.
iv. SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS.
a. Self-insured approved by the City’s Risk Manager. The City may require Lessee to provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention. The policy
language shall provide, or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or the City.
v. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS.

The general liability policy is to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions.
a. The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and contracted volunteers are to be covered as additional
insureds with respect to liability arising out of the use and operations performed at the SITE by or on behalf of
Lessee in connection with such use and operations, to
the extent of Lessee’s indemnity obligations herein.
b. For any claims related to this Agreement, Lessee’s
insurance coverage shall be primary and noncontributory insurance coverage as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and contracted
volunteers. This requirement shall also apply to any
Excess or Umbrella liability policies.
c. Lessee’s Insurance Company agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, agents, and employees for losses paid under the terms of any policy which arise from use or

BBK (2026) Page 4 of 6 SEVENTH AMENDMENT
operation of the City’s SITE. This provision also applies Lessee’s Workers’ Compensation policy.
d. Each insurance policy required above shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled or altered, except with
thirty (30) day written notice to the City.
vi. UMBRELLA OR EXCESS POLICY.
a. Lessee may use Umbrella or Excess Policies to provide the liability limits as required in this agreement. This form of insurance will be acceptable provided that all of the Primary and Umbrella or Excess Policies shall provide all of the insurance coverages herein required, including,
but not limited to, primary and non-contributory,
additional insured, Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs),
indemnity, and defense requirements. The Umbrella or
Excess policies shall be provided on a true “following
form” or broader coverage basis, with coverage at least as broad as provided on the underlying Commercial
General Liability insurance. No insurance policies
maintained by the Additional Insureds, whether primary
or excess, and which also apply to a loss covered
hereunder, shall be called upon to contribute to a loss until the primary excess liability policies are exhausted. vii. ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURERS.
a. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the City.
viii. VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE.
a. The City shall request from Lessee and Lessee shall furnish the City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the
applicable policy language effecting coverage
required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements. The City reserves the right to
require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, including endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications, at any time.”

BBK (2026) Page 5 of 6 SEVENTH AMENDMENT

3. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Seventh Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; and shall govern the actions of the Parties. Whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the original Agreement from and after the date of this Seventh Amendment, it shall mean the Agreement as amended.

4. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this Seventh Amendment which is transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Seventh Amendment for all purposes. This Seventh Amendment may be signed using an electronic signature.

5. Counterparts. This Seventh Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Seventh Amendment on the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
Attested By:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB
Angie Silverman
President

BBK (2026) Page 6 of 6 SEVENTH AMENDMENT

EXHIBIT A

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4
Meeting Date: May 12, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-052
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

REQUEST TO APPROVE JOB SPECIFICATION REVISIONS, JOB SPECIFICATION

ADDITIONS, BARGAINING GROUPS AND SALARY RANGES
(Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman)
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Approve the revisions for the following job specifications: Senior Account Clerk (Attachment 1), Human Resources Manager (Attachment 2), Human Resources Analyst (Attachment 3), Community Resources Director (Attachment 4), Senior Recreation Supervisor (Attachment 5), and Recreation Specialist (Attachment 6);

2. Approve the establishment of the following new job specifications: Account Specialist (Attachment 7), Lead Account Specialist (Attachment 8), Senior Accountant (Attachment 9), Revenue Services Manager (Attachment 10), Human Resources Technician (Attachment 11), Senior Human Resources Analyst (Attachment 12), Recreation Supervisor (Attachment 13), Parks and Recreation Manager (Attachment 14), and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst (Attachment 15);

3. Approve the establishment of the five-step salary ranges (Attachment 16) for Account Specialist, Lead Account Specialist, Senior Accountant, Revenue Services Manager, Human Resources Technician, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst;

4. Approve the establishment of Account Specialist and Lead Account Specialist in the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit Teamsters Local 986; and

5. Approve the establishment of Senior Accountant, Revenue Services Manager, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst in the Professional and Administrative Employees’ Group.

6. Approve the establishment of Human Resources Technician and Senior Human Resources Analyst in the Unrepresented Employee Group.

Executive Summary:

The proposed action requests City Council approval of revisions to existing job specifications and the establishment of new job classifications to create structured career

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4
series across selected functional areas. These updates are intended to modernize outdated classifications, better align job requirements with current operational needs and industry standards, and support the City’s long-term workforce development goals.

A key component of this effort is the creation of career series, which provides clear, progressive pathways for employee advancement within specific job families. These series are designed to enhance employee retention, improve succession planning, and promote the development of institutional knowledge by enabling internal growth opportunities.

The proposed new job specifications will not result in automatic staffing or compensation changes and will only be implemented if and when departments choose to incorporate them into future budget cycles, subject to City Council approval.

Overall, the proposed updates position the City to build a more adaptable, skilled, and sustainable workforce while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Background:

The City maintains a classification and compensation system intended to support effective service delivery, organizational efficiency, and employee development. Over time, several job specifications have become outdated due to evolving service demands, technological advancements, and changing professional standards.

Additionally, the current classification structure in certain departments lack defined career ladders, limiting opportunities for internal advancement and professional growth. This has contributed to challenges in employee retention, succession planning, and workforce development.

To address these issues, the Human Resources Division conducted a comprehensive review of selected job classifications and organizational structures, in collaboration with management staff.

Past Board Actions
Meeting Date Description
Civil Service
Board:

April 13, 2026
The Civil Service Board approved the proposed job specification revisions and additions on April 13, 2026.

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4
Discussion:

The proposed updates focus on two primary objectives:

1. Modernizing existing job specifications
Revisions to current classifications include:
 Clarifying essential duties and responsibilities.
 Aligning job specifications with comparable agencies and labor market practices.  Improving flexibility to meet operational needs.

These updates ensure that job descriptions accurately reflect the work being performed and provide clearer expectations for employees and supervisors.

2. Establishing career series
The proposed job specification additions contribute to structured career series in key functional areas. A career series typically includes multiple levels within a job family (e.g., I, II, Senior, Lead, etc.), allowing employees to progress based on experience, performance, and demonstrated competencies.

Benefits of career series include:
 Providing clear pathways for employee advancement.
 Supporting employee retention and engagement.
 Reducing recruitment and onboarding costs through internal promotions.  Strengthening succession planning efforts.
 Encouraging skill development and institutional knowledge retention.

Each series is designed with progressively advanced responsibilities, qualifications, and competencies to reflect increasing levels of expertise and accountability.

To finalize the establishment of the proposed job specifications, staff requests City Council approval of the proposed job specifications, salary ranges, and bargaining groups.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the approval of the proposed revisions and new job specifications. The new job specifications will not result in automatic staffing or compensation changes.

Departments may choose to incorporate these classifications into future budget cycle proposals based on operational needs and available resources. Any fiscal impacts associated with adding or upgrading positions will be evaluated and approved through the City’s standard annual budget process.

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4
Attachments:

1. Senior Account Clerk 2026– Redlined

2. Human Resources Manager 2026 – Redlined

3. Human Resources Analyst 2026 – Redlined

4. Community Resources Director 2026 – Redlined

5. Senior Recreation Supervisor 2026 – Redlined

6. Recreation Specialist 2026 – Redlined

7. Account Specialist 2026 – Proposed Specification

8. Lead Account Specialist 2026 – Proposed Specification

9. Senior Accountant 2026 – Proposed Specification

10.Revenue Services Manager 2026 – Proposed Specification

11.Human Resources Technician 2026 – Proposed Specification

12.Senior Human Resources Analyst 2026 – Proposed Specification

13.Recreation Supervisor 2026 – Proposed Specification

14.Parks and Recreation Manager 2026 – Proposed Specification

15.Senior Crime and Intelligence Analyst 2026 – Proposed Specification

16.Proposed Salary Schedule FY25-26
Respectfully Submitted by: Tyler Cashman, Human Resources Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of complex technical and clerical accounting work involved in performing financial, statistical, and record keeping duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of accounts receivable, of accounts payable, and payroll; to operate specific data processing or office equipment; to provide information and assistance to the general public and City departments; to maintain files and records; to participate in the preparation of various reports; to act as Deputy City Treasurer as assigned; to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and may supervise other office personnel.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of responsible technical accounting and financial office support duties in support of assigned accounting system, function, or program area including in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll; prepares, maintains, and/or verifies a variety of accounting, financial, and statistical records, ledgers, logs, and files; gathers, assembles, tabulates, enters, checks, verifies, balances, adjusts, records, and files financial data; codes data according to prescribed accounting procedures; reviews information to ensure accurate reporting; establishes and maintains various files and records; performs data entry including posting information to various city accounts and funds; assists in the preparation of financial, accounting, and statistical statements, analyses, documents, and reports; takes custody of cash and valuable documents and access thereto, while acting as Deputy City Treasurer; assists the City Treasurer in the administration of the City’s investment program including compiling data for monthly, detailed report of investment activity, projecting daily and long term cash flow, reviewing and monitoring central cashiering, banking, accounting and record keeping operations, and reviewing transactions for proper revenue account classifications; performs duties in support of the City’s accounts receivable function including generating invoices, reviewing for accuracy and proper authorizations and account codes, entering customer information into billing system and assembling related documents; performs duties in support of the City’s accounts payable function including receiving incoming invoices for payment and reviewing for accuracy and proper authorizations and account coding, researching discrepancies, and ensuring that payments are included and processed in a timely manner; review invoices for use tax accrual and correct 1099 reporting; prepare 1099s and use tax return; ensure invoices and purchase orders follow purchasing policies; assist other departments with vendor and contract questions; perform a variety of payroll functions including inputting employee time sheets and verifying hours and time off, updating employee leave balances and related payroll records including use of vacation, sick leave, and related benefits, processing payroll checks through financial accounting system, and distributing checks; prepare various tax filing accounts and end of the year W-2’s; performs special projects and studies; collects and compiles statistical and financial data for special reports, as directed. .

Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: basic principles, procedures, and methods used in the performance of clerical and technical accounting duties; basic principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting; methods and techniques of coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records; basic mathematical principles; customer service techniques, practices, and principles; principles and procedures of record keeping and filing; methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;; statistical typing techniques. Ability to: perform a variety of technical accounting and office support duties and activities in support of assigned function; perform a variety of accounting, fiscal, and statistical record keeping duties including to prepare, maintain, and reconcile a variety of records and files; post and calculate mathematical computations rapidly and accurately and operate a ten-key calculator with capability to learn other equipment as needed; compile a variety of information and records and exercise good judgment in maintaining information, records, and reports; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages; perform tasks in accordance with established policies, regulations an ordinances; establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and fellow employees.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of technical and clerical accounting experience.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Formatted: Font: Century Gothic
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Approved by the Civil Service Board:

Approved by the City Council:

Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, to plan, direct, manage, organize, evaluate and coordinate a comprehensive Human Resources and Risk Management program, to include employee relations, labor relations, recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, training and employee development, benefits and leaves administration and personnel research; supervises professional, technical and support staff;; to direct the settlement of worker’s compensation claims; recommend coverage and purchase of insurance and develop and direct the conduct of safety and training programs; and to do related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for their respective department(s); Ensures that the department’s goals and objectives are within the model of a “High Performance Organization” using collaborative and participative concepts. As the Human Resources & Risk Management Manager for the City of Hermosa Beach, you will be expected to be part of our highperforming team that work together toward the achievement of common goals – short term and long term. You will be required to exhibit a commitment to performance excellence, exercise mutual respect, and hold yourself and your department employees accountable at both the individual and team levels.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes, directs, manages, coordinates, supervises and performs professional personnel work involved in the administration and maintenance of City recruitment, selection, employee orientation, classification and compensationsalary, labor relations, performance evaluation, counseling and grievance and affirmative action programs; develops, administers and interprets personnel and salary policies, regulations and procedures; coordinates with departmental and administrative officials in the development or improvement of personnel procedures, standards, regulations and forms; advises departments on organization, design and staffing; serves as a liaison and coordinates contracted testing and selection processes; provides staff support to the Civil Service Commission; coordinates the preparation of departmental agenda items and attends meetings of the Civil Service Commission and City Council; periodically reviews and updates City job classifications; directs and conducts personnel management, salary and benefit surveys and prepares recommendations and reports; provides information and technical assistance on personnel policies and procedures, the affirmative action program, supplementary employee benefits and other personnel matters; reviews and makes recommendations on improvements to personnel practices and procedures; Formatted: Font: Not Bold

serves on the management team in the City negotiating process; directs and conducts studies and surveys and develops salary, benefit and cost data for management proposals; implements and monitors MOU’s; counsels and advises on a range of labormanagement issues; reviews and analyzes pertinent legislation affecting personnel management; manages and leads activities in support of employee interactive processes, light duty, and return to work; supervises the work of department personnel.

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, supervises and performs professional work involved in the administration and maintenance of the City’s Risk Management Program; manages the purchase of Property, Vehicle, Casualty, Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance; recommends coverage, deductible amounts, and reserve levels; manages the City’s claims defense and settlement process; coordinates the City’s recovery actions in cases of negligence by a third party; coordinates and monitors the work of claims adjusters and attorneys representing the City; performs research and analysis and prepares reports, charts, tables, an other forms of analysis in order to provide the department and the City with necessary risk management information; presents reports and information to the City Council; develops procedures and recommends methods for funding, contracts, facilities, and activities under consideration by the City, and advises on risk implications; confers with managers to determine loss prevention and safety; works with departmental safety committees on loss control activities; develops, improves and contracts for the presentation of safety and training programs; serves as City representative on Risk Management groups and associations.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of modern principles, practices and procedures of personnel administration, including labor relations, affirmative action, classification and compensation, recruitment, selection, performance evaluation and training; Federal and State laws, regulations and administrative rules as they relate to personnel management, risk management, workers compensation, safety, and loss control; risk management techniques and principles; fiscal planning and budget allocation techniques; claims processing, adjusting and reporting techniques; office management and record keeping principles, methods and procedures; statistical, research and survey methods and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, training and budget administration; labor relations laws, practices and procedures; computers and computer applications; report writing methods and techniques. Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and perform professional level work involved in a comprehensive Human Resources and Risk Management program; conduct and improve recruitment, selection, evaluation, training, classification audit and personnel record keeping activities; initiate research studies and reports including the collection, organization, analysis and development of administrative and management recommendations; advise City officials and employees on human resources and risk management related programs and services; prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports; develop and improve training and safety programs; assist with identifying and resolving various labor relations and risk management related problems in the City’s work force; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work; supervise and train subordinate personnel.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Finance, or a closely related field.

Five years of increasingly responsible generalist human resources experience in a government setting (including at least two years of supervision experience). A professional certification by SHRM or IPMA-HR (PSHRA) is highly desired but not required.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Formatted: Font: Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Italic

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

DEFINITION
Under general direction, to perform a variety of professional level administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management Division including in the areas of recruitment and selection, employee benefit plans, workers' compensation and general liability claims, and salary and performance evaluation programs; to prepare, process, and maintain employee records and data; and to assist City staff and the general public and provide information related to specific program area of assignment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs a variety of professional level administrative, technical, and analytical duties in support of the City’s Human Resources and Risk Management Division including in the areas of recruitment and selection, employee benefit plans, workers' compensation and general liability claims, and salary and performance evaluation programs; plans, coordinates and performs administrative assignments and special projects; works as a team member in a dynamic environment; recommends and implements improvements to policies and procedures; ensures accuracy, completeness and compliance with City standards, policies, and procedures; delivers outstanding internal and external customer service participates in the recruitment and selection process including responding to inquiries regarding the recruitment and selection process; drafts and places job announcement advertisements; collects applications and assists with job application screening; assists in the administration/proctoring of employment examinations; makes arrangements for testing facilities; organizes, corrects and scores exams; organizes oral interview boards and orients oral board raters; prepares and maintains eligibility lists according to established procedures; notifies candidates of results; provides new employee orientation; explains City employment policies and procedures; attends Civil Service Board meetings; processes personnel action forms; distributes employee performance review schedule; maintains personnel records; completes employment verifications; reconciles bank statements for the liability and workers’ compensation trust accounts; processes required documents for workers’ compensation and general liability claims and coordinates claims activities with third party administrators; arranges pre-employment and annual physical examinations; verifies accuracy of invoices received for physical examinations; explains employment benefits and assists in coordinating enrollment and changes in insurance plans for employees and retirees; assists in the coordination of open enrollment; conducts surveys of salary and benefits; compiles and prepares summaries of data; composes and types correspondence from oral and written instructions, and initiates/drafts routine Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

2 correspondence; complies data, proofreads, and copies information pertaining to employeremployee relations including negotiations; assists in monitoring and preparation of department budget; responds to inquiries over the telephone, in person, and/or by email; participates in committees related to planning and organizing employee events including but not limited to all City employee meetings, annual awards dinner, and related events; prepares, submits, performs analytic research and maintains a variety of reports; assists other clerical personnel assigned to the administrative offices; receives, sorts incoming and outgoing U.S. mail; answers the general information line for the City; performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a human resources program; principles and practices of human resources administration including recruitment and selection, employee benefit plans, workers' compensation and general liability claims, and salary and performance evaluation programs; personnel policies and procedures of a municipal personnel department; principles of research, record keeping and report preparation; methods and techniques for record keeping and filing public relations techniques and procedures; conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks, and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive and professional attitude and demeanor; understands the importance of integrity and confidentiality and holds it to a high standard; communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees; methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette; exercises tact, self-restraint, and good judgement, takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct; ability to use basic office equipment including computers and office applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases;; Ability to:
perform a variety of professional level administrative, technical, and analytical duties and activities of a general and specialized nature in support of the Human Resources Division; make independent decisions; organize and prioritize work, coordinating several activities and meeting critical deadlines; research, collect, compile, and analyze a variety of data; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; interpret and understand policies and procedures; perform clerical tasks requiring a high degree of accuracy; maintain confidential records and files; review work for accuracy and completeness; work independently in the absence of supervision; compose correspondence and compile and arrange data in a readable and comprehensible manner; understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; deal successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Formatted: Font: Century Gothic
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

3 establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

This position requires a college degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and two years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience, preferably in a municipal human resources department. Experience with NeoGov or similar online application tracking system is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: A valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during course of employment.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Hermosa Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
unicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

4 Approved by the Civil Service Board: March 3, 2021
Approved by the City Council: March 9, 2021

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

COMMUNITY RESOURCESPARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR

DEFINITION
Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate City cultural, educational, recreational, community and social service programs; to maintain and develop City recreational and community service facilities; and to do related work as required., provides strategic leadership and direction for all programs, services, facilities, and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department, including planning, development, and evaluation of community recreation and cultural services.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures for their respective department(s); Ensures that the department’s goals and objectives are within the model of a “High Performance Organization” using collaborative and participative concepts. As the Parks & Recreation DirectorCommunity Resources Manager for the City of Hermosa Beach, you will be expected to be part of our high-performing team that work together toward the achievement of common goals – short term and long term. You will be required to exhibit a commitment to performance excellence, exercise mutual respect, and hold yourself and your department employees accountable at both the individual and team levels.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Oversees and provides long-range planning and vision for the City’s cultural, educational, recreational, community, and social service programs.Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the cultural, educational, recreational, community and social service programs of the City;
Oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and regulations governing department operations, programs, and facility use.

Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Justified

2 Provides high-level review and direction on cost analyses of programs and facility operations.

Provides direction and approves final recommendations for fees for programs or facility use.

Leads development and implementation of department strategic plans and master plans.

Advises the City Manager and City Council on policy, operational, and strategic matters related to parks and recreation.

Coordinates department activities with other City departments, outside agencies, and community organizations.coordinates department functions and programs with the activities of the other City departments;
 Selects, trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines staff and has responsibility for the discipline of personnel directly or through department supervisors.; Develops and implements policies and regulations for the use of the Community Center and other department and City facilities;
 Serves as staff liaison to an advisory commission and community groups.Serves in a liaison capacity with a wide variety of community groups and organizations; Oversees the operation of a professional theater complex;  Serves as staff liaison with an advisory commission;
 Prepares cost analyses of program and facility operations;  Prepares Oversees the preparation and administers administration of grants.; Oversees special event permits and the special event calendar;  Oversees film permits;
 Ensures proper liability coverage for program operations.;  Develops and submits recommendations for fees for recreation programs; Develops advertising and marketing materials for department programs and facilities;  Formulates rules, policies and procedures for the operation of the Department; Monitors, writes and negotiates contractsProvides executive oversight of contracts and leases.;  Oversees and coordinates facility management and development of all City recreation buildings and facilities which include the Community Center Complex, Civic Theater, the beach and Clark Field Complex;
 Prepares recommendations for necessary repair, capital improvement, and capital outlay recreation facilities.;
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering

3 Oversees the processing of special event permits;
 Provides advice and consultation to the City Manager and City Council on department programs and facility use problems and policies;
 Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies.;  Prepares, justifies, and administers the Department budget, ensuring fiscal accountability effective resource allocation.Develops budget requests and controls expenditures; Meets with community groups and organizations regarding department programs, problems and policies;
 Cultivates sound community relations.;
 Serves as liaison with other government agencies.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Principles, objectives, and practices of modern municipal parks and recreation programs, including cultural, educational, social, and community services; practices, and procedures of public administration, including budgeting, financial management, personnel management, and supervision; laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting municipal parks and recreation operations; long-range planning, strategic planning, and master plan development for public facilities and programs; principles and practices of program evaluation, cost analysis, and resource allocation; development, management, and administration of multi-purpose facilities and recreational programs; principles of professional theater, cultural programming, and arts administration; grant preparation, contract administration, and risk management as they relate to municipal operations; community engagement strategies and public relations best practices; and coordination of interdepartmental and interagency activities.philosophy, objectives and principles of modern municipal recreation, social, cultural, community service and park programs; principles, practices and procedures of public administration, management and supervision, including the development and administration of the department budget; laws, regulations and ordinances affecting departmental operations; development and use of community multi-purpose facilities; general principles of professional theater operation; functions and operations of a non-profit organization; effective program development methods and practices; contract and lease negotiations practices; computers and computer applications; report writing methods and techniques; community organization, resources and facilities; land and facility management; principles of employee training and supervision; public relations principles and practices.

Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified, No bullets or numbering
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic

4 Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate comprehensive parks and recreation programs and services; develop and implement policies, procedures, and regulations governing department operations; analyze complex administrative, operational, and financial issues and make sound recommendations. prepare and administer budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal accountability; lead strategic planning initiatives and oversee the implementation of department and facility master plans; select, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline professional and support staff effectively; serve as an effective liaison with advisory commissions, community groups, other governmental agencies, and the public; prepare and administer grants, contracts, leases, and capital improvement recommendations; promote community relations, advocate for programs, and respond effectively to public concerns; and ensure compliance with legal, safety, and liability requirements in departmental operations.plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate departmental operations; evaluate and make recommendations on improvements to existing operations and programs; prepare and administer the department budget; direct, train and evaluate subordinate personnel; evaluate facility development needs and programs; direct the operations of a professional theater; prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City personnel, consultants, commission and board members, representatives of outside agencies and members of the general public; conduct an effective public relations program.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Recreation Administration, Public or Business Administration, Theater Arts Management or a closely related field. Five years of increasingly responsible professional recreational, community service and park management experience, including at least four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required or the ability to get from point to point for meetings and trainings.

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Hermosa Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Formatted: Font: 11 pt

5 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive public contact and constant interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Approved by the Civil Service Board:

Approved by the City Council:

Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Physical Demands3, No widow/orphan
control

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

SENIOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Managegeneral supervisionr, the Senior Recreation Supervisor plans, coordinates, and oversees assigned recreation programs, services and facilities; supervises full-time and part-time staff; and performs advanced administrative and operational duties in support of departmental goals and initiatives. shall work cooperatively with the Recreation Coordinators and part-time staff to provide a variety of recreational services to the public.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited toany combination of the following:

Provides effective customer service to the public; responds to public inquiries in person, over the phone and/or by e-mail.

Supervises, and trains the Recreation Coordinators; works with the Recreation Coordinators to correct deficienciesRecruits, selects, trains, schedules and supervises part-time and full-time staff and volunteers, including providing leadership, setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, and implementing corrective and disciplinary actions as needed.

Has responsibility for the oversight of part-time staff; works cooperatively with the Recreation Coordinators to supervise, schedule and train part-time staff; works with parttime staff to correct deficiencies; oversee the preparation and completion of payroll sheets. Reviews payroll and related documentation.

Monitors, writes, and negotiates contracts and leases. Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and directs a variety of recreation programs, which may include youth, teen, adult, senior, and specialized program areas; ensures programs meet community needs, align with departmental goals, and achieve established performance and cost recovery objectives.

Assists with the development of budget requests and control of expenditures. Assists in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives; provides recommendations on program development, service delivery, and operational improvements.

Theatre and Facility Management - coordinates usage and rental of the facility for nonprofit and commercial groups as well as the general public; prepares rental agreements for all user groups; processes timely billing and payment receipts; assists the Lead Theatre Technician in technical and specialized equipment operations; works with the Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

2 Lead Theatre Technician to make recommendations for the purchase of equipment and supplies. Oversees the development and distribution of promotional and marketing materials; prepares content for brochures, digital platforms, and other communication channels.

Special Event Coordination – plans, coordinates, promotes, and leads implementation of Department hosted or co-sponsored community-wide special events; processes special event permits for non-profit and commercial groups on City property under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager; works with event producers and the city’s special event team to ensure all city policies and procedures are enforced and abided by. Evaluates program participation, expenditures, and cost recovery; develops budget recommendations, monitors program budgets, analyzes financial performance, and prepares financial and operational reports.

Film Permit Coordination – processes film permit requests under the direct supervision of the Community Resources Manager; works with producers and the City’s Special Event Team to ensure all City policies and procedures are enforced and abided by. Evaluates and selects contract instructors and service providers; participates in contract development and administration; monitors program quality and participant satisfaction.

Coordinates and oversees the use of recreation facilities, including scheduling, permitting, and preparation of agreements; ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards; processes payments and maintains related records.

Oversees community events and activities; leads coordination with internal departments, external agencies, and community partners to ensure successful implementation.

Maintains accurate records, reports, and data related to programs, facilities, participation, and operational activities; utilizes recreation management software and administrative systems.

Provides support to the Community Resources Manager in all aspects of department operations; performs special assignments as requested. Supports departmental planning, strategic initiatives, and special projects; provides recommendations to management on program improvements and resource needs.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Principles, objectives, and practices of municipal recreation programs and community services; principles and practices of public administration, including program budgeting, contract administration, and operational analysis; principles and practices of program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation; staff supervision, training, and performance management; budgeting, fiscal management, and resource allocation in a municipal context; facility management, permitting, and safe usage of public spaces; marketing, communication, and public engagement strategies;

3 applicable laws, regulations, and safety standards affecting recreation programs and facilities; recordkeeping, data management, and use of recreation management Ability to: plan, organize, implement, and evaluate multiple recreation programs and events, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff and contract service providers; plan, prioritize, coordinate, and evaluate multiple programs, services, and operational functions; manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and allocate resources efficiently; analyze operational and financial data and make sound recommendations; develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, participants, and community partners; ensure safe, accessible, and well-maintained program sites and facilities; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public and staff; resolve conflicts, respond to inquiries, and provide high-quality customer service; adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple programs simultaneously. supervise and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain records and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Educational achievement is equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of college-level coursework in recreation or a related field; two years of experience in municipal recreation; and one year of supervisory experience.  Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in Recreation Administration, Public or Business Administration or a closely related field with a minimum of two-years of full time experience in the field of recreation; OR
 Two years of college-level coursework in recreation or related field with a minimum of four-years of full time experience in the field of recreation;  AND minimum of two-year supervisory experience.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt, Not Bold
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt

4 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office recreation facility setting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Some program assignments may involve swimming, running, or other physical activities.
or other physical activities.
or other physical activities.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Approved by the Civil Service Board: January 11, 2012
Approved by the City Council:

Amendment Approved by the Civil Service Board: March 16, 2022

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

RECREATION SPECIALIST

DEFINITION
Under general direction, the Recreation Specialist shall work cooperatively with Parks and Recreation Department staff to provide a variety of recreational services to the public.Under the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator(s), the Recreation Specialist shall work cooperatively with the Office Assistant and part-time staff to provide a variety of recreational services to the public; assist in the implementation of program goals and objectives; provide administrative and technical assistance to the delivery of recreation services and programs; and provide information and assistance to customers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties include, but are not limited to:

Monitors the Department’s general email account.

Processes activity registrations, memberships, and facility reservations using recreation software.

Submit, track, and follow up on facility repairs, setup, or maintenance requests.

Assists in tthe development and implementation of a variety of department recreation, cultural, and community activities and special events recreation programs and events.

Assists in the development, implementation, and enforcement of department policies and procedures.

Monitors the use of city facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Assists with tracking program and operational expenditures; maintains records and supports budget monitoring activities.

Monitoring the Parks & RecreationCommunity Resources Department’s general email account.

Process class registrations, memberships, and facility reservations using recreation software.

Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Normal, Justified, Add space between
paragraphs of the same style
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Font: 11 pt
Formatted: Justified
Formatted: Font: 11 pt

Creates various reports, visual diagrams, and written instructions for a variety of department programs and activities.

Create and post signage, such as reservation signs and no parking signs, for various city facilities.

Have proficiency in completing a variety of general administrative duties.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to provide exceptional customer service and respond to public inquiries and complaints in an effective and tactful manner; ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing; ability to manage time and prioritize workload; ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment with constant disruptions and distractions; ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. Ability to solve problems while making sound judgments; the ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures; ability to direct and provide guidance to facility users and assist as needed.Knowledge services; basic methods and techniques used in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational activities and events; customer service principles and effective public relations practices; modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computer applications and recreation management software; recordkeeping, report preparation, and basic data tracking methods; applicable policies, procedures, and safety practices related to recreation programs and facilities; facility operations, scheduling, and general maintenance coordination; budget tracking concepts and basic expenditure monitoring practices.

Ability to: Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing recreation programs, events; provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with a diverse public, both orally and in writing; interpret and apply department policies and procedures; perform a variety of administrative and technical support tasks with accuracy and attention to detail; use computer systems and recreation software to process registrations, reservations, and reports; monitor facility use and coordinate with staff to ensure safe and effective operations; track program expenditures and maintain accurate financial and activity records; prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously; work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which that would provide required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school and some college-level coursework in recreation or a related field.

Previous experience working in a busy office environment that includes frequent interactions with customers or the general public. Experience in a recreational setting or similar field is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in a standard office environment and at indoor and outdoor recreational facilities; travel to different locations; incumbents may be exposed to inclement weather conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces; incumbents may be required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office recreation facility setting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Some program assignments may involve swimming, running, or other physical activities.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Approved by the Civil Service Board:

Approved by the City Council:

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Class Specification

ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

DEFINITION
Under supervision, performs clerical and fiscal support duties related to cashiering, accounts receivable, business licensing, parking permits, and citation processing.

Receives and processes payments, issues permits and licenses, maintains records, and assists the public and City departments with routine inquiries. Performs related duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Accesses, enters, updates, and maintains customer and account information in City systems; creates new accounts and generates routine reports.

Accepts, verifies, and processes payments for City services, permits, licenses, fines, citations, and other receivables in person, by mail, or through electronic systems; enters payments into cashiering systems, verifies receipts, balances cash drawers, and prepares daily reconciliation reports.

Assists customers, staff, and other City departments by providing information regarding City taxes, fees, permits, licenses, citations, and related requirements in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.

Prepares, processes, and issues notices, invoices, permits, licenses, and related correspondence; reviews applications and supporting documentation for accuracy and required information.

Enters, records, and issues business licenses, dog licenses, parking permits, taxi cards, bus passes, garage sale permits, and other related permits in accordance with City procedures.

Generates and reviews accounts receivable reports, invoices, and payment records; enters adjustments, tracks collections, and follows up on discrepancies or delinquent accounts.

Tracks and logs Transient Occupancy Tax remittances and other City payments; prepares periodic statistical, financial, and collection reports.

Verifies tax and fee calculations and reviews supporting documentation prior to processing payments and issuing permits or licenses.

Compiles and verifies data from multiple sources; enters information into cashiering, permitting, and financial systems; and generates reports as requested.

2 Maintains records of correspondence, payments, permits, licenses, and related transactions in accordance with City record retention requirements.

Receives and records citation appeals and administrative citation hearing requests and routes them to the appropriate department.

Coordinates with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve payment, invoice, permit, license, and account discrepancies.

Provides administrative support for departmental programs and projects, including research, data compilation, spreadsheet preparation, and report support.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: basic clerical accounting duties; basic principles and procedures of financial record keeping; basic mathematical principles; customer service techniques, practices, and principles; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; basic pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including the California Vehicle Code, municipal code, and occupancy code.

Ability to: post and calculate mathematical computations rapidly and accurately and operate a ten-key calculator; learn operation of a word processor, printer, cash register, and other equipment as needed; perform tasks in accordance with established policies, regulations and ordinances; deal tactfully and effectively with the public and fellow employees; follow both oral and written instruction; type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this required knowledge would be:

Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school
Experience: Two years of responsible clerical accounting experience.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be