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construction/operational energy estimates (CalEEMod)
and consistency with applicable energy plans.
Noise and Vibration: Conduct baseline noise
monitoring (up to four locations; ~10 minutes each) and model construction noise/vibration (FTA guidance) and
operational noise at sensitive receptors.
Cultural and Paleontological Resources: Prepare a
Cultural and Paleontological Resources Memo
(records/locality searches, literature review, sensitivity assessment, built-environment survey, and DPR 523
forms, as applicable).
AB 52 Tribal Consultation Assistance: Prepare and send AB 52 consultation invitation letters (on behalf of the City) and maintain a mailing log.
B. Draft & Final CEQA Documents
Based on the technical analyses (Item A) and in coordination with City staff, Michael Baker will prepare a project-specific IS/MND. An EIR is not anticipated and is excluded from this scope; if an EIR is later determined necessary, it will be provided under a separate scope and fee.
The IS/MND will be prepared in a City-ready format and will include, as applicable:
Introduction, project description, and Initial Study
checklist/impact determinations
Environmental analysis and mitigation measures (as
needed), supported by Task 2 technical studies
Mandatory findings of significance and determination
page
Up to six graphic exhibits
Drafting and submittals. Michael Baker will prepare the IS/MND through the following stages: (1) Administrative Draft; (2) Screencheck Draft (incorporating one consolidated set of City comments); (3) Public Review Draft (final City edits incorporated); and (4) Final IS/MND (Public Review Draft plus responses to comments/errata and the MMRP).
Responses to comments and errata. Michael Baker will
prepare draft and final responses to comments received
during the 30-day public review period, incorporating one consolidated set of City comments per draft. The level of public/agency comment is unknown; this scope includes up to 40 hours to respond to comments. If additional technical analysis or expanded response effort is needed, Michael Baker will advise the City and request additional funding. If necessary, an errata will be prepared with revisions shown in strikethrough and double underline.
CEQA notices and filings. Michael Baker will prepare
required notices for City review and distribute via certified mail to a City-approved distribution list, and will complete the following filings/submittals:
Prepare and file the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent (NOA/NOI) to initiate the 30-day public review
period.
Prepare the Notice of Completion (NOC) and State
Clearinghouse Summary Form and submit required
materials to the State Clearinghouse via CEQASubmit
(including ADA-compliant uploads).
Post the NOA/NOI at the County Clerk-Recorder Office. Prepare and file the Notice of Determination (NOD)
within five days of Final IS/MND adoption (includes
payment of CDFW filing fees; assumes 2026 fee
schedule applies).
City responsibility: any radius mailing and/or
newspaper notices required for the project.
C. Optional – Combined CEQA/NEPA
Upon notification of federal funding, Michael Baker will meet virtually with City staff to confirm the appropriate level of NEPA documentation/clearance. The Initial Study
prepared under Item B will be used to support NEPA
clearance. This task assumes the project will qualify for a Categorical Exclusion (CE); additional NEPA-level analysis beyond the Item A technical studies, if required by the Federal lead agency, would be provided under a separate scope and fee.
D. Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program (MMRP)
Michael Baker will prepare an MMRP to track
implementation of mitigation measures and conditions of approval identified in the Initial Study during project implementation.
The MMRP checklist will summarize, as applicable:
Mitigation measure number and topic area
Mitigation/condition language (chronological order)
Monitoring milestone and responsible party
Verification method and sign-off (initials/date) with remarks
E. Public Outreach
Ms. Bogue of Michael Baker will represent the Project Team at up to three in-person public hearings (e.g., Planning Commission and City Council). Attendance at a public
scoping meeting is excluded because preparation of an EIR is not included in this scope. Any additional public outreach meetings or hearings would be provided under a separate scope on a time-and-materials basis.
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F. Project Management
Roux and Michael Baker will provide proactive project
management throughout the duration of the City Yard
Replacement Project. Roux will attend meetings with City staff, the applicant team, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and members of the public, as requested by the City. Project management will focus on maintaining clear
communication, aligning technical work with City goals and CEQA milestones, and identifying potential issues early to avoid delays. Roux will designate a single point of contact responsible for coordination, scheduling, and
responsiveness to City direction.
G. Hazardous Materials Studies
Roux understands that the site has been subject to extensive prior environmental investigation and remediation, and that the City requires targeted updates to reflect current
regulatory standards and screening criteria.
i. Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and
Supplementary Site Investigations (SSIs): Roux will
review existing Phase II ESAs and SSI data completed in 2012 (Brycon) and 2018 (Dudek) and will prepare an
updated Phase II ESA and/or SSI as needed to address
changes in regulations, guidance, or screening levels.
We understand from the documents reviewed that two
USTs were abandoned in place, and are in the western
portion of the site, beneath the older site building. The evaluation will focus on data gaps relevant to the
proposed grading and redevelopment footprint and will
be scaled appropriately to CEQA and remedial
decision-making needs.
ii. Hazardous Materials Surveys: Roux’s trusted team
member Titan Environmental Solutions, Inc. (TES) will
perform updated hazardous building materials surveys
to support demolition and redevelopment activities
under Roux’s overall project management and
coordination. The scope includes a supplemental
asbestos and lead-containing materials survey at the
City Yard facility at 555 6th Street to address data gaps in prior hazardous building materials surveys, and a full asbestos and lead-containing materials demolition
survey for the structures located at 552 11th Place
(Hermosa Beach Self Storage).
Surveys will be limited to accessible and observable
building materials anticipated to be impacted by
demolition or renovation and will consist of visual
inspection and representative sampling of suspect
asbestos‑containing materials (ACM/ACCM) and
lead‑containing materials (LBP/LCM). The Titan team
will collect up to 265 bulk asbestos samples for analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and up to four lead bulk samples for waste profiling analyses, including
Total Threshold Limit Concentration (TTLC), Soluble
Threshold Limit Concentration using the Waste
Extraction Test (STLC/WET), and Total Characteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP), as applicable.
Representative paint chip sampling and field screening
will be performed where appropriate to support
regulatory compliance and demolition planning.
Sampling, analytical testing, and documentation will be completed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The results of the surveys will be summarized in updated asbestos and lead survey
reports suitable to support regulatory compliance,
abatement planning, waste characterization, and
demolition sequencing. Activities beyond the defined
scope or sample counts will be performed only upon
additional authorization.
iii. Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA): Roux will
perform an HHRA to estimate baseline risk to current
and future receptors at the City Maintenance Yard in
the absence of future remedial actions (e.g., excavation, capping, etc.). The HHRA will follow DTSC and United
States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
protocols and will achieve quality appropriate for
California Office of Environmental Health Hazard
Assessment (OEHHA) review. The HHRA will evaluate
exposure to indoor air (via modeling other media to
estimate potential vapor intrusion to indoor air), and
exposure to soil. Key elements of the HHRA approach
include: using default attenuation factors to model
indoor-air exposure point concentrations from soil
vapor and/or groundwater, incorporating site-specific
lines of evidence as available; and using existing
investigation data and Roux data to develop exposure
point concentrations for media of concern.
1. Evaluate arsenic relative to Southern California
ambient concentrations, consistent with
DTSC/Human and Ecological Risk Office (HERO)
HHRA Note Number 11.
2. Consistent with planning institutional controls (e.g., capping), evaluating commercial/industrial and
construction worker receptors; residential use will
not be evaluated.
3. Estimate cumulative risk across applicable media
for each receptor.
Report cancer risk as excess incremental lifetime cancer risk, and non-cancer risk as hazards index. Compare
results to applicable target risk and hazard thresholds.
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For lead, apply DTSC’s LeadSpread model. HHRA results
will be provided in a standalone report.
iv. Corrective Action Plan (CAP): Roux will prepare an
updated CAP, as needed, to reflect updated regulatory
requirements or screening levels since the 2019 Dudek
CAP. The updated CAP will also incorporate the comments presented in the SMU approval letter dated January 3,
2020 including an evaluation of SCAQMD Rules 1166 and
1466, which were not addressed in prior reports, and will assess their applicability to the site and proposed
remedial approach. The updated CAP may also address
the need for vapor intrusion mitigation design for the
proposed structures, vent cone design for the oil well, post-construction indoor air sampling, etc.
This analysis will be coordinated with the City and relevant regulatory agencies to ensure that the CAP is technically accurate, implementable, and aligned with both CEQA
documentation and air quality regulatory expectations.
H. Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
Roux will prepare a site-specific HASP in compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5192
(HAZWOPER). The HASP will address work procedures and
personal protective equipment necessary to protect future construction workers during CAP field activities, as well as measures to protect offsite sensitive receptors. The HASP will be tailored to anticipated site conditions and remedial activities.
I. Workplan Addendum to the CAP
Roux will prepare a Workplan Addendum to the CAP per the SMU request proposing additional surficial soil sampling in future grading areas where soils have not been previously assessed, including beneath existing structures to be
demolished. Sampling locations will be distributed to achieve adequate coverage consistent with an approximate 50-foot by 50-foot grid as shown on the Site Plan in Appendix A. Samples will be analyzed for metals, pH, and total petroleum
hydrocarbons (TPH), with additional analyses for semi-volatile organic compounds (including PAHs) and PCBs if TPH is
detected. (This Workplan will be updated if an alternative corrective action approach is selected).
This Workplan will also include the proposed groundwater well installation and sampling, soil vapor sampling, and other data gaps that may come out of the ESA and SSI
update. Potential data gaps cannot be fully known until the ESA and SSI documents are reviewed and the report
updated. Our estimate may be updated based on the results of that review.
Note: We have included costs for the 50-foot x 50-foot grid sampling and reporting as well as the sampling described by Section 7.3 of the Corrective Action Plan (seven locations extended to 3.5 feet below ground surface) under this scope item in the separately provided cost proposal.
J. Groundwater Monitoring
Roux will provide groundwater monitoring services,
including installation, development, and surveying of up to three perimeter monitoring wells to evaluate contaminant concentrations and groundwater flow direction and
gradient. Roux will conduct up to four quarterly or
semi-annual sampling events and will prepare the associated monitoring reports. Monitoring will be designed to support remedial evaluation and regulatory coordination. Proposed well locations are shown on the Site Plan in Appendix A K. Soil Management Plan (SMP)
Roux will prepare a SMP describing procedures to be
implemented if previously unidentified contamination or subsurface structures (e.g., drums, underground storage tanks [USTs], septic systems) are encountered during
construction. The SMP will define response actions, handling procedures, documentation requirements, and regulatory
notification protocols.
L. Soil Vapor Surveying
Roux will conduct a post-grading soil vapor survey and
methane survey beneath proposed future buildings and in the vicinity of the landfill area where elevated PCE
concentrations were previously detected. Sampling will
include up to 10 dual-nested soil vapor probes installed at depths of approximately 5 feet and 15 feet below ground surface as shown on the Site Plan in Appendix A. Soil vapor samples will be collected and analyzed for VOCs and
methane. The soil vapor survey will not include testing of soil samples unless field screening indicates the presence of contamination. Results of testing will be evaluated relative to applicable screening levels and incorporated into
remedial and CEQA documentation.
M. Services Leading to a No Further Action Letter (NFA) Roux will provide regulatory coordination, engagement, and necessary support services to advance the project toward environmental closure (or equivalent) in compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal requirements. Based on the site history, contaminants of concern, and anticipated corrective action framework, Roux recommends the
following regulatory oversight structure:
1. Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Site
Mitigation Unit (SMU): is the ideal lead regulatory
agency because the operate quickly and accept
reasonable solutions. Although they are not currently
taking on new cases, this site is already an open case
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with SMU which is advantageous to the City. Therefore,
SMU is the anticipated lead agency for oversight of soil vapor, soil, and groundwater remediation, corrective
action approval, and issuance of a land use covenant
(LUC), a NFA, or equivalent closure determination.
2. California Department of Toxic Substances Control
(DTSC): next choice for engagement to be evaluated if
site conditions or selected remedies trigger DTSC
jurisdiction.
3. Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB): third choice for engagement to be evaluated
if site conditions or selected remedies trigger RWQCB
jurisdiction.
4. SCAQMD: oversight of air quality-related requirements associated with excavation, remediation, and
implementation of applicable SCAQMD rules.
5. California Geologic Energy Management Division
(CalGEM): regulates all oil and gas wells in California, including active, idle, abandoned, and orphan wells.
Roux will interface with the appropriate oversight agency or agencies to confirm regulatory pathways, reporting
requirements, and closure criteria applicable to the site.
Roux will prepare and submit Closure Reports and
supporting documentation required to obtain an NFA or
equivalent regulatory determination, consistent with the continued commercial/industrial land use of the site.
Development of sites containing abandoned oil wells is
subject to review by the CalGEM to confirm that wells have been properly plugged and abandoned in accordance with
applicable State standards. Structures are generally not permitted directly over oil wells unless CalGEM determines that the well poses no risk to public health, safety, or the environment, and re-abandonment may be required prior to construction. Roux will support the City by coordinating directly with CalGEM, reviewing available well records, and facilitating agency consultation as needed to confirm well status and address any CalGEM requirements applicable to the Project.
Roux understands that, depending on the remediation
method selected and residual site conditions, a formal NFA determination may not be achievable for all media. In such cases, Roux will assist the City with preparation and
recordation of required environmental notifications or
land-use restrictions, including deed restrictions or
environmental covenants, through the Los Angeles County Recorder. These documents will identify residual
contaminant conditions, required mitigation measures (such as engineered caps), and applicable land-use limitations, as required by the overseeing regulatory agency.
Throughout this process, Roux will coordinate closely with City staff to ensure that regulatory closure strategies are clear, implementable, and fully consistent with CEQA
documentation and long-term site management objectives.
N. Optional – Monitoring During Construction
If requested, Roux will provide comprehensive
environmental monitoring services during demolition and construction activities in compliance with the MMRP, the approved SMP, applicable HASPs, and SCAQMD Rules 1150,
1166, 1403, and 1466. Monitoring services described under this optional task are subject to Task N assumptions and are not included unless specifically authorized and budgeted.
Monitoring services may include hazardous building
materials abatement monitoring during building demolition, as well as earthmoving monitoring during grading and
construction. The structure demolition-phase monitoring may be conducted in accordance with SCAQMD Rule 1403,
including verification of asbestos survey completion,
notification requirements, implementation of required
emission control measures, and oversight of asbestos
abatement activities, if present.
Hazardous building materials abatement monitoring and
hazardous materials removal monitoring will be performed under the direct supervision of a Certified Industrial
Hygienists (CIHs) and/or other appropriately qualified
environmental professionals (i.e., a Certified Asbestos Consultant and/or Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector), as
applicable.
Excavation monitoring will include oversight of soil handling, stockpiling, transport, and disposal activities, as well as implementation of air monitoring, emission controls, and work practices pursuant to SCAQMD Rules 1150, 1166, and 1466.
Roux will document monitoring activities through daily field logs, monitoring reports, and regulatory notifications, as required, and will coordinate closely with the City, SMU, SCAQMD, and other applicable agencies to ensure
demolition- and construction-phase environmental controls are implemented effectively and in accordance with
approved plans, permits, and regulatory requirements.
O. Optional – Geotechnical Services
Roux’s trusted team member Hushmand Associates, Inc.
(HAI) will provide geotechnical engineering support for the Project, under Roux’s project management and
coordination. The geotechnical effort is structured to build efficiently upon existing subsurface data while performing targeted field exploration necessary to support current design, grading, foundation, and infiltration requirements.
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The work will begin with a review of available geotechnical information to develop a site‑specific understanding of subsurface conditions and identify data gaps relative to current California Building Code and ASCE 7‑22 seismic
design requirements. Based on this review, HAI will perform targeted geotechnical exploration, including cone
penetration testing, limited soil borings, and infiltration testing, designed to minimize site disturbance while
providing data suitable for engineering analysis.
Geotechnical analyses will address grading considerations, foundation support, seismic site classification, and
infiltration feasibility consistent with anticipated project development. The results will be documented in a
geotechnical report prepared by HAI that integrates new field data with existing information and provides practical, implementable recommendations to support project design and construction planning.
Throughout Task O, Roux will serve as the primary point of contact for the City, coordinating subconsultant activities, managing interfaces with other technical disciplines, and ensuring that geotechnical recommendations are aligned
with environmental constraints, CEQA documentation, and overall project objectives.
P. Optional – Other CEQA-Related Services
Optional Task – SoundPLAN Construction Noise Modeling
If requested, the team will use SoundPLAN
three‑dimensional noise modeling to evaluate construction noise with refined inputs such as receptor elevations,
shielding, ground absorption, and equipment location
assumptions, and will include modeled noise contours
suitable for decision‑maker communication and CEQA
documentation support.
Optional Task – Preliminary Low Impact Development (LID) Plan
If requested, the team will prepare a preliminary LID Plan consistent with the applicable NPDES permit requirements, selecting feasible BMP concepts using City‑provided
geotechnical infiltration feasibility information and
incorporating two rounds of City comments into a final
preliminary submittal.
Optional Task – Preliminary CEQA Findings Meeting
The team will meet with City staff after completion of the technical studies to summarize key findings and provide a clear recommendation on whether an exemption is feasible prior to initiating the Initial Study.
Optional Task – Exemption Memorandum
If City staff elect to pursue an exemption, the team will document the basis for the exemption in a brief
memorandum, prepare a draft Notice of Exemption, and
support filing/posting activities as authorized by the City.
Anticipated Deliverables:
A. Technical Studies
Attendance at up to one in-person Kickoff Meeting
One electronic and up to ten hard copies of the
Agenda
One electronic copy of the Meeting Minutes
and one electronic copy of the revised minutes,
as needed
One electronic copy of the VMT Screening Memo for
Review and one electronic copy of a revised memo
One electronic copy of the modeling outputs for
the Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Emission/Energy
analyses (to be appended to the Initial Study)
One electronic copy of the noise measurement and
noise modeling outputs
One electronic copy of the Cultural and
Paleontological Resources Memo
Native American Consultation Assistance:
Draft letters
Mailing Log
B. Draft and Final DEQA Documents
One electronic copy and up to four hardcopies of the
Administrative Draft IS/MND with Technical
Appendices on USB drives for initial review
One electronic copy of and up to four hardcopies of
the Screencheck Draft IS/MND with Technical
Appendices on USB drives for second rounds review
One electronic copy and up to four hardcopies of the
Public Review Draft IS/MND with Technical
Appendices on USB drives for public review
Up to 25 hard copies of the NOA/NOI;
One electronic copy of each: Draft and Final Notice
(NOA/NOI, NOC, NOD);
One electronic (ADA accessible) copy of the State
Clearinghouse Submittal Package (to be posted via
CEQASubmit by Michael Baker):
Public Review Draft IS/MND and Appendices
State Clearinghouse Summary Form
NOA/NOI
NOC
C. Optional – Combined CEQA/NEPA
One electronic copy of the NEPA CE Memo and one
electronic copy of a revised memo.
D. MMRP
One electronic copy of the MMRP and one electronic
copy of a revised MMRP.
E. Public Outreach
PowerPoint Presentation assistance, as needed
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Attendance at up to three in-person public hearings
F. Project Management
Meeting agendas and minutes
Action item tracking log
Coordination summaries with agencies,
stakeholders, and the public
Periodic progress updates to City staff
Monthly invoices
G. Hazardous Materials Studies Updated for Current
Regulations
i. ESAs and SSIs
Updated Phase II ESA and/or SSI Report
ii. Hazardous Materials Surveys
Updated Lead Survey Report
Updated Asbestos Survey Report
Updated PCB Survey Report (if applicable)
iii. HHRA
Updated HHRA
Executive summary suitable for CEQA inclusion
iv. CAP
Updated CAP including evaluation of SCAQMD
Rules 1166, 1466, and 1150
Demolition and construction monitoring plans
Hazardous building materials abatement
monitoring specifications
H. HASP
HASP
I. Workplan Addendum to the CAP
CAP Workplan Addendum (includes 50-foot x 50-
foot surface sampling; groundwater well
installation, monitoring, and sampling; and soil
vapor survey)
J. Groundwater Monitoring
Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation and First
Monitoring and Sampling Report
Groundwater Monitoring Reports (three
quarterly/semi-annual)
K. SMP
SMP
L. Soil Vapor Surveying
Post-grading Soil Vapor Survey Report
M. Services Leading to an NFA Letter
Regulatory coordination memoranda
CalGEM well records review and summary
memorandum
Closure Reports submitted to oversight agencies
NFA or equivalent closure documentation (if
achievable)
Deed restrictions or environmental covenants input
(if required)
County Recorder filing documentation
N. Monitoring During Demolition and Construction
Soils remediation and excavation monitoring logs
Air monitoring data and compliance documentation
Final Construction Environmental Monitoring
Summary Report
O. Optional – Geotechnical Services
Geotechnical Report
P. Optional – Other CEQA-Related Services
Dependent on services selected
Additional Services
In addition to the Scope of Services identified in Items A through N, Roux can provide the following optional,
value-added services to further support the City of Hermosa Beach, if requested. These services are not required to complete the Project but may be beneficial depending on project phasing, regulatory coordination needs, or future City objectives.
Post-Construction and Long-Term Site Management
Support: Following completion of remediation and
construction activities, Roux can assist the City with
post-construction environmental support, including
development and implementation of long-term
operation, maintenance, and monitoring (OM&M) plans,
post-closure monitoring programs, and periodic
regulatory reporting. These services may be appropriate where engineered controls, land-use restrictions, or
long-term monitoring obligations remain in place.
Environmental Support for Future Site Modifications:
Roux can provide environmental evaluation and
regulatory support for future site modifications,
expansions, or changes in use that occur after project
completion. This may include review of proposed
improvements for consistency with recorded
restrictions, evaluation of soil disturbance implications, and coordination with oversight agencies to maintain
regulatory compliance.
On-Call Environmental Advisory and Rapid Response
Services: Roux can provide as-needed, on-call
environmental advisory services to support City staff
during construction or future operations. These
services may include rapid response to unforeseen
environmental conditions, technical review of
contractor submittals or change orders related to
environmental issues, and coordination with regulatory
agencies during unanticipated events.
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Enhanced Regulatory Strategy and Negotiation Support:
Beyond standard closure coordination, Roux can support
the City with advanced regulatory strategy development, including facilitation of agency negotiations, evaluation of alternative compliance pathways, and preparation of
targeted technical memoranda to address complex or
evolving regulatory concerns.
Data Management and Documentation Tools: Roux can
develop project-specific environmental data
management tools, including sampling databases,
tracking spreadsheets, and summary dashboards, to
assist the City with long-term documentation, regulatory tracking, and institutional knowledge retention.
Supplemental Community and Stakeholder Technical
Support: Roux can support the City with additional
community or stakeholder technical briefings beyond
those required for the Project, including preparation of plain-language summaries, figures, or exhibits to support public transparency regarding site conditions, mitigation measures, or long-term management requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities for City Staff
Except as noted below, Roux will provide the professional services identified in the Scope of Work. Certain activities, approvals, and resources are expected to be provided by the City to support efficient project delivery.
Work to Be Performed or Provided by the City
Roux anticipates the City will provide the following
resources, assistance, and actions necessary to complete the Scope of Services:
Designation of a City Project Manager and primary point of contact.
Timely review and consolidated comments on draft
deliverables.
Direction regarding project priorities, phasing, and
schedule adjustments.
Selection and approval of remedial alternatives, closure strategies, and land‑use assumptions.
Authorization for site access, including access to
buildings, subsurface areas, and monitoring locations.
Coordination with City departments, tenants, and
operations staff, as applicable.
Authorization to coordinate with regulatory agencies on the City’s behalf, as appropriate.
Provision of available historical environmental reports, prior regulatory correspondence, drawings, and as‑built information relevant to the site.
Disclosure of known site constraints, prior remedial
actions, and institutional controls.
Lead role in formal communications with City
commissions and City Council.
Issuance of official public notices and postings required by City procedures.
Participation in public meetings and hearings as
required by CEQA and City process, with technical
support provided by Roux and Michael Baker.
Execution of applications, agreements, and
certifications that require City signature.
Filing documents with the County Clerk or County
Recorder, with technical support from Roux as needed.
Work not Included in Roux’s Scope of Work
The following services, while referenced or implied within the Scope of Work, are not included in Roux’s scope and are assumed to be provided by the City or by others retained directly by the City, unless otherwise directed:
Geotechnical investigations, hydrology studies, and
Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), consistent
with Addendum 1 responses.
Architectural, civil, structural, or construction design services, including preparation of plans and specifications. Construction, demolition, remediation, or abatement
contracting services, including contractor means and
methods.
Legal services, including preparation or review of legal instruments, except for technical support related to
environmental covenants or deed restrictions.
Payment of permit fees, agency review fees, filing fees, or other regulatory fees, unless explicitly identified in the cost proposal.
Surveying services (boundary, topographic, or
construction staking), except where incidental to
environmental sampling location documentation.
Roux will work collaboratively with City staff to integrate City-provided information and direction into the technical work. Roux will promptly notify the City if additional
information, access, or decisions are required to maintain the project schedule or regulatory compliance.
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4 Project Management Plan
The key to innovative, effective, and efficient project delivery is close coordination and communication between the City, the community, and the Consultant Team.
Consistent with Roux’s established project management
practices, our approach emphasizes proactive planning,
transparent communications, disciplined scheduling, and a robust Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program that is applied consistently across all project phases. This plan is aligned with Roux’s corporate Quality Management Plan (QMP) and proven project execution methods used on public-sector environmental and infrastructure projects.
Project Schedule
Roux will implement a milestone-based project schedule
that aligns with the Project Timeline identified in Section 1.2 of the RFP and supports timely decision-making by the City.
The schedule is structured to allow efficient progression of tasks while accommodating agency review periods, City
comment cycles, and public process requirements.
Roux understands that this project involves both CEQA
documentation and environmental investigation and
remediation-related tasks, some of which may proceed
concurrently. Where appropriate, Roux will perform tasks in parallel to reduce overall duration while maintaining
regulatory compliance and quality control. The schedule will be refined in coordination with City staff following contract award and will be updated as needed to reflect City
direction, agency review timelines, and field conditions.
Roux will provide regular schedule updates and will
promptly notify the City of any potential schedule impacts so that adjustments can be made proactively.
Schedule Control and Coordination
Roux will maintain schedule control through:
Clear task sequencing and milestone tracking
Regular coordination with City staff
Early identification of regulatory or field constraints Efficient incorporation of City and agency comments
This approach ensures that key deliverables are completed in a timely manner while maintaining flexibility to respond to evolving project needs.
Anticipated Schedule for Key Deliverables
Note: Certain tasks are dependent on City approvals, agency review timelines, and construction sequencing. The schedule will be adjusted as needed to remain consistent with the Project Timeline identified in the RFP.
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Communications Approach
Roux’s communications philosophy is based on frequent,
clear, and purposeful interactions to support informed
decision-making and efficient project delivery. We view communication as an active management tool rather than a passive reporting function.
City–Consultant Communications
Our designated Project Manager will act as the primary point of contact, supported by a Principal-level
reviewer to ensure senior oversight and continuity.
Regular project check-ins, typically consisting of:
Weekly or biweekly status emails summarizing
progress, upcoming tasks, and action items.
Biweekly or monthly coordination calls or virtual
meetings to review schedule status, technical
issues, and upcoming decisions.
Meetings conducted via virtual platforms as the default, with in-person meetings scheduled when beneficial for
workshops, site walks, or key milestones, subject to City preference.
Interdepartmental and Community Coordination
Communications protocols for coordination with other
City departments, regulatory agencies, and community
stakeholders will be established during individual
project kick-off meetings.
Roux will support City-led community engagement by
providing clear, technically accurate materials and
participating in meetings as requested, ensuring that
information is conveyed in an understandable and
transparent manner.
This approach ensures consistent alignment among all
parties while minimizing administrative burden and
maintaining responsiveness throughout the project
lifecycle.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Approach
Roux will implement its established, companywide QA/QC
program throughout the term of the agreement. This
program is documented in Roux’s corporate Quality
Management Plan and has been successfully applied across a wide range of public-sector projects.
QA/QC Framework
Each task will have a designated, qualified Task
Manager responsible for day-to-day quality control,
operating under the oversight of the Project Manager
and an appropriately qualified Principal-level reviewer. Quality control procedures are applied to all aspects of work, including field activities, data management,
technical analyses, calculations, and report preparation. Roux’s internal review process includes independent
technical and managerial reviews, often referred to as a “cold-eye” or peer review, to verify technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency with project
objectives.
Ensuring High-Quality Work
Clear definition of quality objectives and applicable regulatory and technical requirements at project
initiation.
Training and mentoring of assigned personnel to ensure familiarity with project-specific procedures and quality expectations.
Verification that all team members, subcontractors,
and suppliers understand and follow applicable QA/QC
procedures.
Periodic audits and reviews of work products to confirm adherence to quality standards and to identify
opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Figure 1: Proposed Organization Chart for City of Hermosa Beach RFP 26-003 City Yard Replacement Project
Appendix A
Site Plan
VALLEY DRIVE
(E) PARKING
6TH STREET
FORMER OIL WELL "STINNETT 1" TANK AREA
FORMER OIL WELL "STINNETT 1" AREA LEGEND APPROXIMATE SITE BOUNDARY APPROXIMATE EXTENT OF FORMER LANDFILL AREA PROPOSED SOIL BORING LOCATIONS PROPOSED SOIL VAPOR LOCATIONS PROPOSED GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL LOCATIONS Prepared for: Title: Compiled by:
Prepared by:Project Mgr: File: Date: Project: Scale: FIGURE 1 SITE PLAN WITH PROPOSED SOIL, SOIL VAPOR AND GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELL LOCATIONS 555 6TH STREET HERMOSA BEACH, CA CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CA N.A. T.A. T.A. 2026-03-16 1" = 40' NOTES 1. SITE PLAN AND FORMER LANDFILL BOUNDARIES SOURCED FROM CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY DUDEK, DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 . Page 1240 of 1336 RFP 26-003 City of Hermosa Beach
7.2 Required Forms
7.2.1 Certification of Proposal
RFP #: _________
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP).
1. Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection with this proposal or any work connected with this proposal. Should any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposal, Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City shall have any direct interest in that agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated or future material benefit arising therefrom.
2. By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected to furnish services to the City in accordance with this RFP.
3. Proposer has carefully reviewed its proposal and understands and agrees that the City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and that the Proposer is responsible for them.
4. It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received by the City.
5. The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required by the Request for Proposal
6. The proposal shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.
7. Proposer acknowledges that the City may issue addendums related to this RFP and that the proposer has reviewed the following addendums which have been issued:
Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
Addendum: _____________________________
8. Proposer further acknowledges the provisions of any addendums issued have been incorporated into their proposal.
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No. 1
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Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________ Nancy Anglin, PE, Principal Engineer/Operations Manager
RFP 26-003 City of Hermosa Beach
7.2.2 Non-Collusion Affidavit
RFP #: _________
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. This proposal is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.
2. This proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.
3. I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or sham proposal and I have not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in a sham proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.
4. I have not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage against the City of Hermosa Beach or of anyone interested in the proposed contract.
5. All statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true.
6. I have not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any person, corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
7. I have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Hermosa Beach public officer in connection with this proposal.
8. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
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Nancy Anglin, PE, Principal Engineer/Operations Manager
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7.2.3 Compliance with Insurance Requirements
RFP #: _________
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with the City s insurance requirements contained within this RFP.
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the insurance requirements as specified in the Request for Proposal.
2. If selected, proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
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Nancy Anglin, PE, Principal Engineer/Operations Manager
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7.2.4 Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement RFP #: _________
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with and sign the City s Professional Services Agreement. Proposers should identify and/or indicate any exceptions to the Sample Professional Services Agreement included in Section 6.2. The City Attorney or their designee retains the discretion to accept or reject proposed exceptions or modifications to the City s Professional Services Agreement.
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the conditions specified in the City’s Sample Professional Services Agreement.
2. Proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein with exceptions noted as follows:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative:
____________________________________________
Printed Name and Title:
____________________________________________
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Nancy Anglin, PE, Principal Engineer/Operations Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254-3885 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
RFQ 26-003 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL ACT (CEQA)
PROJECT ANALYSIS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY YARD
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Complete and sign this acknowledgement form. Submit and enclose the acknowledgement in your proposal. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your firm’s proposal.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. 1 dated March 5, 2025.
ATTEST: _____________________________________
Principal: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
By: _____________________________________
Title: _____________________________________
Nancy Anglin, PE
Principal Engineer | Operations Manager
5150 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 450, Long Beach, CA 90804 Nancy Anglin, PE
PSA No. City of Hermosa Beach
EXHIBIT B
COST PROPOSAL
City Yard Project - CEQA Services
Cost Summary
Task Amount
Task A – Technical Studies $73,900
Task B – Draft and Final CEQA Documents $56,400
Task D – MMRP $2,300
Task E – Public Outreach $9,500
Task F – Project Management $43,500
Task G – Hazardous Materials Studies $53,800
Task H – HASP $2,700
Task I – Workplan Addendum to CAP $39,000
Task J – Groundwater Monitoring $88,700
Task K – SMP $5,600
Tasl L – Soil Vapor Sampling $52,400
Task O – Geotechnical Support $36,500
Task P – Other CEQA Related Services $34,500
TOTAL $498,800
Optional services to be revisited if required.
Task Amount
Task C – Optional Combined CEQA/NEPA $12,700
Task M – Services Leading to a NFA $15,500
Task N – Optional Monitoring During Construction $2,100 TOTAL $30,300
COST ESTIMATING SPREADSHEET - ROUX LA
Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost LABOR Office
COSTS Principals Nancy Anglin, Catie Boston, and Jay Shipley hr $265 10 $2,650 6 $1,590 $0 1 $265 40 $10,600 14 $3,710 1 $265 4 $1,060 6 $1,590 1 $265 2 $530 20 $5,300 105 $27,825 Technical Director hr $245 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 Senior II David DeVries hr $240 16 $3,840 12 $2,880 1 $240 2 $480 40 $9,600 34 $8,160 1 $240 10 $2,400 20 $4,800 4 $960 4 $960 20 $4,800 164 $39,360 Senior I hr $210 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 22 $4,620 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 22 $4,620 Project hr $155 16 $2,480 12 $1,860 1 $155 2 $310 40 $6,200 50 $7,750 8 $1,240 16 $2,480 40 $6,200 6 $930 10 $1,550 20 $3,100 221 $34,255 Staff II hr $140 $0 $0 $0 $0 20 $2,800 62 $8,680 $0 32 $4,480 36 $5,040 20 $2,800 20 $2,800 $0 190 $26,600 Staff I hr $135 $0 $0 $0 $0 20 $2,700 20 $2,700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 40 $5,400 Senior H&S Manager hr $165 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 2 $330 2 $330 $0 $0 1 $165 2 $330 $0 7 $1,155 Drafter hr $115 2 $230 2 $230 $0 $0 20 $2,300 17 $1,955 1 $115 10 $1,150 10 $1,150 2 $230 4 $460 10 $1,150 78 $8,970 Word Processor hr $115 6 $690 6 $690 $0 1 $115 20 $2,300 23 $2,645 4 $460 16 $1,840 12 $1,380 2 $230 2 $230 10 $1,150 102 $11,730 Field
Project hr $155 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 28 $4,340 $0 10 $1,550 $0 38 $5,890 Staff II hr $140 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 16 $2,240 32 $4,480 $0 50 $7,000 $0 98 $13,720 Staff I hr $135 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 16 $2,160 $0 $0 $0 $0 16 $2,160 Senior H&S Manager hr $165 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 4 $660 $0 2 $330 $0 6 $990 OTHER Equipment Costs and Fees
DIRECT Field Truck Daily $250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 2 $500 7 $1,750 $0 5 $1,250 $0 14 $3,500 COSTS Disposable Materials Daily $53 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 2 $106 7 $371 $0 3 $159 $0 12 $636 PID - MiniRAE Daily $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 2 $250 2 $250 $0 3 $375 $0 7 $875 Hand Auger Daily $32 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 2 $64 $0 $0 $0 $0 2 $64 Slide Hammer Daily $27 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 2 $54 $0 $0 $0 $0 2 $54 Water Level Meter Daily $42 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 4 $168 $0 $0 $0 4 $168 Battery Generator Daily $53 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 4 $212 $0 $0 $0 4 $212 GPS - Trimble Daily $360 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 1 $360 $0 $0 1 $360 $0 2 $720 55-gal Drum Unit $80 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 1 $80 $0 $0 1 $80 $0 2 $160 Groundwater Pump and Parameter Monitoring Equipment Unit $350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 4 $1,400 $0 $0 $0 4 $1,400 SCAQMD Notifications (Rules 1166 and 1466) Unit $90 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 1 $90 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $90 SCAQMD Rule 1150 Plan Filing Fee Unit $196 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 1 $196 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $196 Permit Fees (5+ borings deeper than 10 feet) Unit $406 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $406 $0 1 $406 LACDPH Permit Fees (1 - 10 wells) - GWM Wells Unit $735 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 1 $735 $0 $0 $0 1 $735 Task H Task M
HASP
Workplan
Addendum to CAP
(includes performing 50'
x 50' surface sampling,
7.3 sampling, and
reporting)
Groundwater
Monitoring
(includes four reports)
Task I Task J Task K
SMP
Services Leading to
an NFA
Task L
Soil Vapor
Surveying MMRP Public Outreach Project Management
Hazardous Materials
Studies (see attched
detail)
Task F Task G
ROUX COST ESTIMATE
City of Hermosa Beach
RFP# 26-003 CEQA Project Analysis and Other Environmental Services for the City Yard Replacement Project
UNITS RATE
(per unit)
Task A Task B Task D Task E
ESTIMATED
TOTAL
COSTS Technical Studies Draft & Final CEQA Documents
COST ESTIMATING SPREADSHEET - ROUX LA
Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Task H Task M
HASP
Workplan
Addendum to CAP
(includes performing 50'
x 50' surface sampling,
7.3 sampling, and
reporting)
Groundwater
Monitoring
(includes four reports)
Task I Task J Task K
SMP
Services Leading to
an NFA
Task L
Soil Vapor
Surveying MMRP Public Outreach Project Management
Hazardous Materials
Studies (see attched
detail)
Task F Task G
ROUX COST ESTIMATE
City of Hermosa Beach
RFP# 26-003 CEQA Project Analysis and Other Environmental Services for the City Yard Replacement Project
UNITS RATE
(per unit)
Task A Task B Task D Task E
ESTIMATED
TOTAL
COSTS Technical Studies Draft & Final CEQA Documents
SUBS Subconsultants
Michael Baker & Associates $63,915 $49,084 $1,850 $8,250 $6,975 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FALSE Titan Environmental $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,112 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,112 Geotechnical Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Subcontractors
Geophysical: GPRS Job $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 0.5 $2,000 0.5 $2,000 $0 1 $4,000 $0 2 $8,000 GWM Well Survey (GeoTracker): Calvada Job $4,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 1 $4,500 $0 $0 $0 1 $4,500 Driller: Cascade
Cascade Env. GWM Well Install/Development Job $29,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 1 $29,500 $0 $0 $0 1 $29,500 Cascade Env. Post-Grading SV Survey Job $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $15,000 $0 1 $15,000 Mobile Lab - H&P Job $13,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $13,000 $0 1 $13,000 IDW Drum Removal/Non-Haz Disposal (30 Drums): Costera Job $6,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 1 $6,500 $0 $0 $0 1 $6,500 IDW Drum Removal/Non-Haz Disposal (6 Drums): Costera Job $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 1 $2,000 $0 1 $2,000 Pace Laboratory
VOCs + Oxygenates - 8260 Sample $107 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 25 $2,675 $0 $0 $0 25 $2,675 TPH Finger print Non Standard Fuels(Mineral spirits, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil #6, hydraulic fluid, motor oil) Sample $107 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 31 $3,317 25 $2,675 $0 $0 $0 56 $5,992 SVOCs - 8270C Sample $202 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 10 $2,020 $0 $0 $0 $0 10 $2,020 PCBs 8082 Sample $90 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 10 $900 $0 $0 $0 $0 10 $900 ICP Single Metal - 6010/200.7 Sample $10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 40 $400 $0 $0 $0 $0 40 $400 ICP/MS Single Metal - 6010/200.8 Sample $11 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 40 $440 $0 $0 $0 $0 40 $440 Title 22 (CAM17) metals (Includes Digestion) - 6010/7470/7471Sample $120 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 56 $6,720 25 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 81 $9,720 TCLP Extraction Fee - 1311 Sample $60 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 20 $1,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 20 $1,200 STLC Extraction Fee - Title 22 EPA WET Sample $60 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 20 $1,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 20 $1,200 Chloride Sample $28 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 24 $672 $0 $0 $0 24 $672 pH Sample $27 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 31 $837 24 $648 $0 $0 $0 55 $1,485 Dissolved Solids (TDS) Sample $32 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 24 $768 $0 $0 $0 24 $768 Settleable Solids (TSS) Sample $32 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 24 $768 $0 $0 $0 24 $768 Sample Disposal Charge per sample Sample $7 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 52 $364 25 $175 $0 $0 $0 77 $539 Environmental Management Fee (one per invoice) Sample $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 1 $25 4 $100 $0 $0 $0 5 $125 CA EDD GeoTracker Each $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0 $0 $0 $0 4 $100 $0 $0 $0 4 $100 TOTAL LABOR - HOURS 50 38 2 6 200 244 17 120 188 36 106 80 1087 TOTAL LABOR - COSTS $9,890 $7,250 $395 $1,170 $36,500 $40,550 $2,650 $17,810 $29,640 $5,580 $15,740 $15,500 $182,675 TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,700 $4,886 $0 $2,630 $0 $9,216 TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS $63,915 $49,084 $1,850 $8,250 $6,975 $13,112 $0 $19,423 $54,081 $0 $34,000 $0 $250,690 SUBTOTAL $73,805 $56,334 $2,245 $9,420 $43,475 $53,662 $2,650 $38,933 $88,607 $5,580 $52,370 $15,500 $442,581 TOTAL COSTS - ROUNDED $100 $73,900 $56,400 $2,300 $9,500 $43,500 $53,800 $2,700 $39,000 $88,700 $5,600 $52,400 $15,500 $443,300
COST ESTIMATING SPREADSHEET - ROUX LA
Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost LABOR Office
COSTS Principals Nancy Anglin, Catie Boston, and Jay Shipley hr $265 4 $1,060 2 $530 4 $1,060 4 $1,060 Technical Director hr $245 $0 $0 $0 $0
Senior II David DeVries hr $240 20 $4,800 2 $480 6 $1,440 6 $1,440 Senior I hr $210 $0 $0 22 $4,620 $0
Project hr $155 20 $3,100 4 $620 10 $1,550 16 $2,480
Staff II hr $140 $0 $0 42 $5,880 20 $2,800
Staff I hr $135 20 $2,700 $0 $0 $0
Senior H&S Manager hr $165 $0 2 $330 $0 $0
Drafter hr $115 12 $1,380 $0 $0 5 $575
Word Processor hr $115 12 $1,380 $0 6 $690 5 $575
Field
Staff I hr $135 $0 $0 $0 $0
OTHER Equipment Costs and Fees
DIRECT Field Truck Daily $250 $0 $0 $0 $0
COSTS
SUBS Subconsultants
Titan Environmental Event $13,112 $0 $13,112 $0 $0
TOTAL LABOR - HOURS 88 10 90 56
TOTAL LABOR - COSTS $14,420 $1,960 $15,240 $8,930
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS $0 $13,112 $0 $0
SUBTOTAL $14,420 $15,072 $15,240 $8,930
TOTAL COSTS - ROUNDED $100 $14,500 $15,100 $15,300 $9,000 Task G. iv.
RATE
(per unit)
Task G. i. Task G. ii. Task G. iii
ROUX COST ESTIMATE TASK G DETAIL
City of Hermosa Beach
RFP# 26-003 CEQA Project Analysis and Other Environmental Services for the City Yard Replacement Project ESA and SSI HBMS HHRA CAP
UNITS
COST ESTIMATING SPREADSHEET - ROUX LA
Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost LABOR Office
COSTS Principals Nancy Anglin, Catie Boston, and Jay Shipley hr $265 2 $530 $0 4 $1,060 4 $1,060 Technical Director hr $245 $0 $0 $0 $0
Senior II David DeVries hr $240 2 $480 0.5 $120 6 $1,440 4 $960 Senior I hr $210 $0 $0 $0 $0
Project hr $155 4 $620 0.5 $78 10 $1,550 8 $1,240
Staff II hr $140 $0 0.5 $70 4 $560 $0
Staff I hr $135 $0 $0 $0 $0
Senior H&S Manager hr $165 $0 $0 $0 $0
Drafter hr $115 $0 $0 $0 $0
Word Processor hr $115 $0 $0 $0 6 $690
Field
Staff II hr $140 $0 10 $1,400 $0 $0
Staff I hr $135 $0 $0 10 $1,350 $0
OTHER Equipment Costs and Fees
DIRECT Field Truck Daily $250 $0 1 $250 1 $250 $0
COSTS Disposable Materials Daily $53 $0 1 $53 1 $53 $0
PID - MiniRAE Daily $125 $0 1 $125 1 $125 $0
Markup on equipment costs 0% $0 $0 $0 $0
ROUX COST ESTIMATE OPTIONAL SERVICES
City of Hermosa Beach
RFP# 26-003 CEQA Project Analysis and Other Environmental Services for the City Yard Replacement Project
UNITS RATE
(per unit)
Task C Task N Task O Task P
Optional Combined -
CEQA/NEPA
Optional - Monitoring
During Construction
Optional - Geotechnical
Support
Optional - Other CEQARelated Services
COST ESTIMATING SPREADSHEET - ROUX LA
Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost Units Est. Cost
ROUX COST ESTIMATE OPTIONAL SERVICES
City of Hermosa Beach
RFP# 26-003 CEQA Project Analysis and Other Environmental Services for the City Yard Replacement Project
UNITS RATE
(per unit)
Task C Task N Task O Task P
Optional Combined -
CEQA/NEPA
Optional - Monitoring
During Construction
Optional - Geotechnical
Support
Optional - Other CEQARelated Services
SUBS Subconsultants
Michael Baker & Associates $10,980 TBD $0 $30,455
Titan Environmental $0 TBD $0 $0
Geotechnical Services $0 TBD $29,713 $0
Subcontractors
VOCs + Oxygenates - 8260 Sample $107 $0 $0 1 $107 $0
TPH Finger print Non Standard Fuels(Mineral spirits, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil #6, hydraulic fluid, motor oil) Sample $107 $0 $0 1 $107 $0 Title 22 (CAM17) metals (Includes Digestion) - 6010/7470/7471 Sample $120 $0 $0 1 $120 $0 Markup on subcontractor invoices 0% $0 $0 $0 $0
TOTAL LABOR - HOURS 8 12 34 22
TOTAL LABOR - COSTS $1,630 $1,668 $5,960 $3,950
TOTAL EQUIPMENT COSTS $0 $428 $428 $0
TOTAL SUBCONTRACTS $10,980 TBD $30,047 $30,455
SUBTOTAL $12,610 $2,096 $36,435 $34,405
TOTAL COSTS - ROUNDED $100 $12,700 $2,100 $36,500 $34,500
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Assumptions/Data Needs
General
1. We understand that the City’s plans for this Project are still evolving. Our estimate reflects our understanding of the Project at this time. Roux and our Subconsultants reserve the right to update our estimate as the City’s plans for the Project are updated, and regulatory requirements are better understood.
2. Soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and/or indoor air sampling that may be required if the storage facility at 552 11th Place, Hermosa Beach, is included in the City Project are not included in this cost estimate. This exclusion applies to soil, soil vapor, groundwater, and indoor air environmental sampling only and does not apply to hazardous building materials surveys addressed under Task G.ii.
3. For all deliverables, two rounds of comment responses are included. This anticipates one consolidated set of comments to draft documents will be provided from the City of Hermosa Beach, Public Works Department (City) and one consolidated set of comments to draft documents will be provided from the regulatory oversight agency.
4. Regulatory agency review durations are outside Roux’s control and are assumed to occur within reasonable timeframes consistent with past practice.
5. All field services will be performed under the direct supervision of an appropriately experienced California-licensed Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Civil Engineer (PE), or a professional licensed and/or experienced with the service being performed.
6. The City will provide timely site access, right‑of‑entry permissions, and coordination with City staff, contractors, and security personnel as needed to support field activities. Delays resulting from access constraints may require schedule or cost adjustments.
7. The oversight agency will be notified at least seven days prior to planned field sampling events.
8. At least three days prior to each field event Roux will mark sampling locations and notify Underground Service Alert of Southern California (DigAlert) to identify utilities in the sampling vicinity.
9. Prior to ground disturbance, Roux will perform a geophysical survey to identify subsurface utilities or other infrastructure. Roux will also review available as-built plans provided by the City.
10. Weather delays, unsafe field conditions, or force majeure events that prevent or interrupt field activities are not included and may require schedule and/or cost adjustments.
11. Roux will not be responsible for damage to utilities not identified by DigAlert, geophysical survey, or site as-built plans.
Task A
12. City staff will select the preferred development option prior to CEQA kickoff.
13. Includes one in‑person kick‑off meeting, agenda, and meeting minutes/action items memorandum.
14. Includes one site visit and photo documentation at 555 6th Street.
15. City will provide available project information needed to finalize the Project Description (site plan, conceptual site plan, proposed construction approach, and anticipated approvals/permits).
16. Project funding source is not finalized; NEPA applicability is treated as an optional task.
17. Transportation scope is limited to a VMT Screening Memo with custom trip generation; a full VMT analysis is excluded.
18. Air quality, GHG, and energy quantification will use CalEEMod (v2022.1); City (or representative) will provide construction phasing and grading/excavation/paving quantities.
19. Air analysis assumes remediation hauling may occur and may include export to hazardous waste landfills approximately 200 miles or further; haul assumptions require City confirmation.
20. Noise monitoring includes up to four short‑term measurements (approx. 10 minutes each).
21. Cultural/paleontological scope assumes the site is fully developed/primarily paved; archaeological and paleontological field surveys are not included.
22. AB 52 scope is limited to preparing and sending invitation letters and maintaining a mailing log; City leads any government‑to‑government consultation meetings.
23. Two submittals (draft/final) are included for the VMT Screening Memo; more than two requires an addendum.
24. Includes up to 12 meetings (virtual or in‑person, each up to one hour).
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Task B
25. This task includes preparation of either a Categorical Exemption (if determined feasible) or a standalone Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). Evaluation of exemption feasibility will occur after completion of the Task A Project Description and Technical Studies.
26. Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is excluded. If an EIR is later determined to be required, it will be provided under a separate scope and fee.
27. IS/MND preparation includes the following deliverable stages:
o Administrative Draft
o Screencheck Draft (incorporating one consolidated set of City comments) o Public Review Draft (final City edits incorporated)
o Final IS/MND, including responses to comments, errata (if required), and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
28. The City‑approved Project Description is assumed to remain stable following approval. Material changes to the Project Description after approval may require revisions to scope, schedule, and cost.
29. Responses to public and agency comments are budgeted assuming up to 40 total labor hours. Additional response effort, expanded comment volume, or supplemental technical analysis may require additional authorization.
30. Public review distribution assumes up to 25 hard copies of the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent (NOA/NOI). Radius mailing and newspaper notices are the responsibility of the City.
31. CEQA notices and filings (NOA/NOI, Notice of Completion, Notice of Determination, and State Clearinghouse submittals) will be prepared and filed as described in the scope, subject to City review and approval.
32. Regulatory agency and State Clearinghouse review durations are outside the Consultant’s control and may affect schedule.
Task C
33. This optional task is triggered only if federal funding is pursued or awarded for the Project.
34. NEPA applicability and the appropriate level of documentation will be confirmed in coordination with the City and the federal lead agency.
35. The scope assumes the Project will qualify for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) under NEPA.
36. Preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is excluded.
37. The existing CEQA Initial Study technical analyses will be used as the primary basis for NEPA documentation.
38. The scope includes preparation of a NEPA Categorical Exclusion memorandum and one revised version responding to agency comments.
39. The estimated level of effort is preliminary; actual effort may vary based on federal lead agency requirements and review procedures.
40. Additional NEPA‑specific technical studies, agency consultations, or documentation beyond a CE are excluded and would require separate authorization.
41. Federal agency review timelines and concurrence are outside the Consultant’s control and may affect schedule..
Task D
42. MMRP is based on mitigation measures and/or conditions of approval identified in the IS/MND.
43. Includes one draft and one revised electronic MMRP deliverable.
Task E
44. Includes attendance at up to three in‑person public hearings (e.g., Planning Commission/City Council).
45. Public scoping meeting attendance is excluded (EIR not included).
46. Additional hearings/outreach beyond three are excluded and would be time‑and‑materials under separate authorization.
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Task F
47. Includes ongoing task management and coordination by the Project Manager/Project Director.
48. Includes up to 15 bi‑weekly virtual check‑in meetings (and weekly meetings if deemed necessary); additional meetings are excluded and would be time‑and‑materials.
Task G.ii.
49. The hazardous building materials surveys will be performed by Titan Environmental Solutions, Inc. (TES) under Roux’s project management and coordination.
50. The scope includes a supplemental asbestos and lead‑containing materials survey at 555 6th Street and a full asbestos and lead‑containing materials demolition survey at 552 11th Place (Hermosa Beach Self Storage).
51. Surveys are limited to accessible and observable building materials and consist of visual inspection and representative sampling of suspect asbestos‑containing and lead‑containing materials.
52. The supplemental survey at 555 6th Street is limited to addressing data gaps in prior surveys and is not intended to replace a comprehensive hazardous materials survey.
53. Concealed, inaccessible, or obstructed materials (including materials within walls, ceilings, floors, or mechanical systems) are excluded and may not be identified.
54. Sampling will be conducted on a representative basis for homogeneous materials in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
55. The team will collect up to 265 bulk asbestos samples for analysis by polarized light microscopy (PLM) and up to four lead bulk samples for waste profiling analyses, including Total Threshold Limit Concentration (TTLC), Soluble Threshold Limit Concentration using the Waste Extraction Test (STLC/WET), and the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP), as applicable.
56. Estimated quantities and sample counts are based on the conditions observed at the time of the survey. Additional sampling, analytical methods, or field time beyond those identified in the scope of services are not included and would require additional authorization.
57. The surveys do not include abatement design, abatement oversight, clearance or perimeter air monitoring, dust wipe sampling, or universal waste surveys.
Task G.iii.
58. Vapor intrusion risks to indoor commercial workers were previously evaluated as de minimis in the 2018 Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA). However, site conditions, regulatory expectations, and the available dataset have evolved since completion of the 2018 HHRA. Accordingly, potential vapor intrusion risks associated with current or future site conditions cannot be fully evaluated until the HHRA is updated. As part of that update, indoor air sampling and/or vapor intrusion evaluation may be recommended for the existing structure that will remain. Costs for this sampling are not included in the cost proposal.
Task G.iv.
59. Potential data gaps cannot be fully known until the Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) documents are reviewed in detail and the reports updated. Our Corrective Action Plan (CAP) scope and estimate may be updated based on the results of the Task G.i. review.
Task I
60. Potential data gaps cannot be fully known until the ESA and SSI documents are reviewed in detail and the report updated. Our Workplan scope and estimate may be updated based on the results of Task G.i. review.
61. Indoor air sampling is not included. It is anticipated that indoor air sampling may be required for each structure post‑construction and can be performed for an additional fee.
62. It is unclear from the Request for Proposals (RFP) if the 50-foot by 50-foot surface soil sampling implementation is required as part of this scope of work. We have included costs for that activity under this scope item.
63. The surface sampling will be performed after demolition, but prior to future grading.
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64. Up to 26 surface samples will be collected from the upper 6 inches of soil using a hand auger and slide hammer. These samples will be analyzed for Title 22 metals, acidity (pH), and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH), with additional analyses for semiVolatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), including Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), if TPH is detected.
65. Per Section 7.3 of the CAP (Dudek, 2019), up to seven locations from within the former landfilled area will be extended to 3.5 feet below ground surface (bgs). Samples will be collected at 1-1.5, 2-2.5, and 3-3.5 feet bgs (21 samples). These samples will be analyzed for Title 22 metals and soluble and leachable metals as needed. Sampling depths and locations assume demolition activities do not exceed planned limits; changes to grading depth or extent may require revisions to sampling scope and cost.
66. Up to five duplicate samples and four blank samples will be collected.
67. Up to 10 samples will require PAH and PCB analyses.
68. Up to 20 samples will require soluble and/or leachable analyses.
69. VOC analysis is excluded unless specifically requested by the City or regulatory agency following review of screening results.
70. Investigation derived waste (IDW) will be containerized in Department of Transportation (DOT)- approved drums and left in a secure on site location provided by the City.
71. IDW is assumed to be non‑hazardous based on historical data. Reclassification resulting from analytical results may require cost adjustments.
72. IDW will be removed in one event after all field investigations are completed, unless regulatory or disposal facility requirements dictate otherwise.
Task J
73. Depth to groundwater is expected to be approximately 50 feet bgs; therefore, the groundwater monitoring wells will extend to approximately 60 feet bgs (i.e., 10 feet below where groundwater is first encountered). These depths may change based on observed field conditions.
74. Soil will be logged in general accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and field screened with a photoionization detector (PID). Soil samples will not be collected for analytical testing unless field screening indicates the presence of contamination.
75. The wells will be completed with traffic rated well boxes, the wellheads will be surveyed in accordance with the requirements of State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) GeoTracker website, and the wells will be developed using the surge and bail method.
76. Four events of groundwater monitoring and sampling will be conducted.
77. The City will provide continued access to monitoring wells for the sampling events.
78. Up to three groundwater samples, one duplicate sample, and two blank samples (six total) will be collected each event and analyzed for TPHs, VOCs, pH, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Chloride, and Title 22 metals.
79. IDW will be containerized in DOT-approved drums and left in a secure on-site location provided by the City.
80. One composite soil sample will be collected from the waste drums and analyzed for TPH, VOCs, and Title 22 metals for waste profiling.
81. IDW is assumed to be non‑hazardous based on historical data. Reclassification resulting from analytical results may require cost adjustments.
82. IDW will be removed in one event after all field investigations are completed, unless regulatory or disposal facility requirements dictate otherwise.
83. Groundwater monitoring well destruction and abandonment costs are not included and, if requested, will be provided under a separate scope.
Task L
84. Up to 10 temporary dual nested soil vapor probes will be installed with probe tips at approximately 5 and 15 feet bgs.
85. Soil vapor samples will be analyzed for VOCs and methane.
86. Soil samples will not be analyzed unless required by regulator direction or observed field conditions.
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Task M
87. Regulatory agency requirements are difficult to predict at this time. After the regulatory oversight agency is determined and their requirements better understood, these estimated fees will be re-evaluated.
88. Regulatory agency fees and requirements may vary by agency. Any additional agency‑specific fees or requirements beyond those currently identified are excluded.
Task N
89. The day rate presented in the cost table applies only to Roux professional staff time for oversight, coordination, documentation, and regulatory interface functions as specifically directed by the City. Weekly rates can be provided upon request.
90. The day rate does not include subconsultant field oversight or monitoring services.
91. The day rate does not include sampling and analytical testing or the use of field equipment beyond standard tools and a photoionization detector (PID).
92. There is a one-time South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Various Locations Rule 1166 and Rule 1466 notification fee of $81.61 each (as of 2026). A Site-Specific Rule 1166 Plan is not expected and, therefore, not included in our costs. If required, a Site-Specific Rule 1166 Plan and fee will be provided for an additional fee. There is an SCAQMD Rule 1150 Plan Filing Fee of $195.38 (as of 2026). Those fees have not been included in the day rate, but are included in our cost proposal under the CAP. If those fees are not incurred, the City will not be invoiced for them.
Task O
93. This task includes geotechnical engineering services performed by Hushmand Associates, Inc. (HAI) under Roux’s project management and coordination.
94. The scope assumes review of one existing geotechnical report provided by the City, supplemented by targeted field exploration to address identified data gaps necessary to meet current California Building Code (CBC) and ASCE 7‑22 requirements.
95. Subsurface exploration is limited to up to five cone penetration test (CPT) soundings to depths ranging from approximately 50 to 100 feet, up to one soil boring to approximately 50 feet below ground surface (bgs), and up to two shallow infiltration tests.
96. CPT and boring locations assume reasonable access and standard site conditions. Relocation of exploration points due to utilities, environmental constraints, or field conditions may require additional coordination, time, or cost adjustments.
97. Field exploration assumes:
o No traffic control is required.
o A conventional truck‑mounted drill rig can be used.
o Limited‑access drilling rigs are not required
98. Underground Service Alert (USA) notification and geophysical utility clearance are included. Removal of utility markings or restoration related to exploratory activities is not included.
99. Laboratory testing is limited to engineering classification and geotechnical properties required for grading, foundation, seismic site class, and infiltration analyses. Final laboratory testing selection may vary based on subsurface conditions encountered. 100.Environmental characterization, hazardous materials evaluation, and remediation are expressly excluded from the geotechnical scope.
101.Well abandonment, long‑term groundwater monitoring wells, dewatering analysis, construction materials testing, and special inspection services are not included in this task.
102.One draft geotechnical report and response to one consolidated set of review comments are included. Additional revisions or expanded analyses will be provided under a separate scope.
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Task P
Optional Task – SoundPLAN Construction Noise Modeling
103.This task is optional and will be performed only if specifically requested by the City. 104.The scope includes use of SoundPLAN three‑dimensional noise modeling software to refine construction noise impact analysis at sensitive receptors.
105.Modeling inputs will be based on information available at the time of analysis, including construction equipment assumptions, durations, and site geometry provided by the City or its design team. 106.The task includes preparation of modeled noise contour exhibits suitable for inclusion in CEQA documentation. 107.This task does not include additional noise monitoring, changes to construction means and methods, or revisions to previously completed noise analyses unless separately authorized.
Optional Task – Preliminary Low Impact Development (LID) Plan 108.This task is optional and will be performed only if requested by the City. 109.The scope includes preparation of a preliminary LID Plan consistent with applicable NPDES permit requirements. 110.The LID Plan will rely on City‑provided geotechnical data regarding infiltration feasibility; additional infiltration testing or geotechnical services are excluded.
111.The scope assumes hydromodification requirements do not apply and that stormwater will discharge to the municipal storm drain system.
112.Up to two rounds of City review comments are included; additional revisions are excluded and would require separate authorization.
113.Final engineering design, construction drawings, and agency permitting for LID features are not included.
Optional Task – Preliminary CEQA Findings Meeting
114.This task is optional and will be performed only if requested by the City following completion of Task A Technical Studies. 115.The scope includes one meeting with City staff to summarize technical study findings and discuss whether a CEQA exemption may be feasible.
116.This task is advisory in nature and does not include preparation of formal CEQA documentation or regulatory determinations. 117.Additional meetings, follow‑up analyses, or written documentation beyond the meeting summary are excluded unless separately authorized.
Optional Task – Exemption Memorandum
118.This task is optional and will be performed only if City staff elect to pursue a CEQA exemption based on the findings discussed under the Preliminary CEQA Findings Meeting.
119.The scope includes preparation of a brief exemption memorandum and a draft Notice of Exemption (NOE). 120.Filing and posting of the NOE will be supported only as authorized by the City; public noticing and discretionary approvals remain the City’s responsibility.
121.This task does not include preparation of an Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report.
If an exemption cannot be supported, preparation of CEQA documentation will proceed under Task B.
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR
CITY YARD CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PROJECT ANALYSIS AND
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
May 26, 2026
Background
FY 25-26 Partially Funds CIP 615 New City Yard
Sept. 9, 2025 Council directed staff to advance:
1. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Owner’s
Representative (OR) Services – awarded at Council
January 13, 2026
2. Advance Project Programming – in process. Project kickoff held on April 6, 2026 with on-call architect IDS Group.
3. Advance the Environmental Assessment – Request for
Proposal (RFP) Issued Feb. 19, 2026
Return to council summer 2026 (program, costs, delivery method)
Background
RFP development with OR support (Jan – Feb)
Numerous prior environmental studies and tests have
been completed at the Yard as part of prior projects.
Corrective Action Plan from Los Angeles County Fire
Department Site Mitigation Unit (2020).
Many of the studies and regulatory approvals have
expired, need to be updated to current requirements.
Environmental will help inform project scope and cost (i.e., abatement and remediation).
Discussion
RFP advertised February 19, 2026.
6 Proposals received March 16, 2026.
In-person interviews with top two
ranked firms.
Final Ranking:
1. Aspen Environmental Group
2. Roux Associates, Inc.
3. Place Works
4. UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.
5. Eyestone Environmental
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Discussion
CEQA Document and technical
studies
Hazardous materials studies
Human Health Risk Assessment
(HHRA) updated since prior 2018
HHRA
Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
updated 2019 CAP
Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
Shallow soil sample locations at a 50
ft x 50 ft grid to test for metals, pH,
total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH),
and semi-volatile organic
compounds (including PAHs) and
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Groundwater monitoring (3+
perimeter monitoring wells and 4+
(quarterly/semi-annual) groundwater
sampling events)
Soil Management Plan (SMP)
Soil vapor surveying beneath the
proposed future buildings and in the
vicinity of the landfill area
Geotechnical investigations and
recommendations for the proposed
building
Hydrology analysis water quality
management plan
Scope of Services:
Discussion
Discussion
Contract:
Pre-construction services only at this time.
At least 6+ months for environmental testing
and analysis – schedule pending regulatory
requirements, coordination with
architectural, and future Council direction.
Time and materials not to exceed $498,800
$75,000 contract contingency cover new
studies/test, regulatory requirements.
Recommended Action
1. Award a contract for City Yard CEQA and environmental services to Roux Associates, Inc., not-to-exceed $498,800;
2. Authorize the City Manager to establish a project contingency amount of $75,000 and to approve amendments up to the amount of the approved project contingency; and
3. Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement, approve minor modifications, if necessary, with City Clerk attesting, subject to approval by City Attorney.
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Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PW-032
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND SETTING JUNE 23, 2026 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF
ASSESMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FY 2026–2027
CEQA: Determine that adopting resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15378, 15061(b)(3), 15301(h), and 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines.
(Public Works Director Joe Sanclemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) to approve the Engineer’s Report in connection with Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2027 made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 26-7541; and
2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 2) declaring the City’s invitation to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026–2027 for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and appointing June 23, 2026, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing in relation thereto; and
3. Determine that adopting the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Executive Summary:
The Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District (“District”) collects funds for the maintenance and operation of the citywide street lighting program and landscaping within street medians and parkways. The District must be renewed annually through a three-step process. Staff recommends taking the above recommended actions thereby completing the second step of this process.
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Background:
The District was created in Fiscal Year (FY) 1989–1990, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 22500–22679). The District assessment funds the maintenance and operation of streetlights, traffic signals, and landscaping located within parkways and medians citywide. The assessment rate has remained unchanged since the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996 and is set at $41.45 per dwelling unit.
The City Council must approve the annual enrollment of assessments within the District through a three-step process. First, City Council directs the Director of Public Works to prepare an Engineer’s Report, which includes the list of parcels within the District, the method of apportioning the assessment across these parcels, and the estimated cost of maintaining and operating the District. Second, staff presents the Engineer’s Report to City Council for approval and requests to set a date for a public hearing declaring the City Council’s intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the district for the new fiscal year. The third and final step is to hold a public hearing to gather public input on the proposed assessment and to determine whether there is a majority protest to the annual levy of assessments for FY 2026–2027.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
March 10, 2026
City Council adopted Resolution 26-7541 (Attachment 3)
authorizing the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and
Street Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
Analysis:
The City complies with Proposition 218 and can continue to levy assessments without requiring a ballot, provided the assessments are not increased. The assessment rate per dwelling unit has not increased since the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996 and will continue at the rate of $41.45 per dwelling unit in FY 2026–2027.
The Council is now considering the second of three steps in the annual enrollment assessment process. By adopting the second resolution of this process (Attachment 1), City Council approves the Engineer’s Report (Attachment 4), prepared by an expert Assessment Engineer acting as the duly appointed Engineer of Work. The report contains maps, methodology, costs, and estimated assessments for the District and is on file in the office of the City Clerk. Adoption of the proposed resolution confirms that the report was prepared prior to the public hearing.
By adopting the third resolution of this process (Attachment 2), City Council sets June 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers as the time and place for a public hearing in order to accept input on the report. The City Clerk would publish a Notice of
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Public Hearing in the paper, a minimum of 10 days in advance of the hearing. The draft public notice is included as Attachment 5.
Environmental Analysis:
The proceeding, which includes initiation of proceedings for the levying of annual assessments for landscape maintenance purposes, is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378, Project, of the CEQA guidelines. In addition, in accordance with Section 15061, Review for Exemption, this activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to project which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and, hence, is not subject to CEQA. Further, even if this proceeding was deemed a project, it would be Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Existing Facilities, subsection (h) due to its funding the “maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth, and water supply reservoirs.” Lastly, none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions listed in Section 15300.2, Exceptions, are applicable to this proceeding.
Options for Council Considerations:
Option 1: Approve Engineer’s Report and Set Public Hearing Date (Recommended) Will allow for the City the ability to adopt a future resolution to levy assessments in connection with the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027. Doing so will allow the City to collect $456,000 from the assessment.
Option 2: Do not approve staff’s recommendations
The City would not have the ability to adopt a future resolution to levy assessments in connection with the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027.
Doing so will not allow the City to collect $456,000 from the assessment and City would need to either cut services or supplement the District with additional General Fund resources.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the operation and maintenance of the Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026–2027 is estimated to be $881,630. The anticipated assessment to be collected for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 is $456,000. The $425,630 difference is offset by the General Fund to cover the deficit.
To effectuate any proposed rate increase, to address the annual operating deficit, it must be placed on the ballot in compliance with Proposition 218.
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Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution Approving the Engineer’s Report
2. Draft Resolution Declaring the City’s Intention to Order Certain Improvements and to Levy and Collect Assessments
3. Resolution 26-7541 Ordering the Director of Public Works to Prepare a Report
4. Engineer’s Report
5. Draft Notice of Public Hearing
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Araujo, Senior Engineer Concur: Saad Malim, City Engineer
Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Charlotte Newkirk, Senior Finance Analyst Concur: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services
Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 26-XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027 WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) adopted Resolution No. RES-26-7541 dated March 10, 2026 directing the Director of Public Works to prepare an Engineer’s Report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Section 22500 et seq. of Part 2 to Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (“Act”) for the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District (“District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, the District provides for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and operation of public landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, and appurtenant improvements within the boundaries of the District (“Improvements and Services”); and WHEREAS, under the direction of the Director of Public Works, NV5 (through Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, as the expert Assessment Engineer acting as the duly appointed Engineer of Work) prepared and filed in the office of the City Clerk a written report (“Engineer’s Report”) in accordance with the Act (Article 4 of Chapter 1); and WHEREAS, the Council has carefully examined and reviewed the Engineer’s Report and has preliminarily determined that the Engineer’s Report is sufficient and that the assessments described therein are apportioned in accordance with the special benefits received by the properties within the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Approval. The Engineer’s Report is hereby approved as filed. .
SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Council finds the following pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines:
a. Section 15378. Adoption of this Resolution is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15378 because it constitutes an administrative and fiscal action approving an Engineer’s Report and initiating annual assessment proceedings, and initiating annual assessment proceedings does not authorize or approve any specific physical change to the environment.
b. Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). The action is exempt from CEQA because it involves the continued maintenance, operation, and servicing of existing public landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, and related improvements with no expansion of existing use.
c. Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of this Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
d. Section 15300.2. None of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2 apply.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section or provision of this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction or contravened by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining sections and/or provisions of this Resolution shall remain valid. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Resolution, and each section or provision thereof, regardless of the fact that any one or more section(s) or provision(s) may be declared invalid or unconstitutional or contravened via legislation.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the Council in the minutes of the meeting at which time same is passed and adopted.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 26th day of May 2026.
Mayor Mike Detoy
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Martha Alvarez Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. RES-26-XXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027; AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO
WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) of the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) adopted Resolution No. RES-26-7541 dated March 10, 2026, directing the Director of Public Works to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report for the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District (“District”) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Sections 22500-22679 to Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (“Act”); and
WHEREAS, the District provides for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and operation of public landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, and appurtenant improvements within the boundaries of the District (“Improvements and Services”); and WHEREAS, the Engineer of Work (Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, of NV5) has prepared and filed with the City Clerk the Engineer’s Report (entitled “Engineer’s Report, City of Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027”) in accordance with the Act (Article 4 of Chapter 1); and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed and approved the Engineer’s Report; and now desires to declare its intention to order the Improvements and Services, and levy and collect assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Intention to Order Improvements and Levy Assessments. The Council hereby declares its intention to order the continued maintenance, operation, servicing, and improvements within the District; and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. Description of Improvements and Services. The Improvements and Services consist generally of the continued maintenance, operation, and servicing of public landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, irrigation systems, street trees, medians, parkways, and appurtenant facilities located within public street and sidewalk rights-ofway throughout the District (as more particularly described in the Engineer’s Report).
SECTION 4. District. The District is designated as the “Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027”. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City as shown in the Engineer’s Report and accompanying assessment diagram on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 5. Assessment Rate. The proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are not proposed to increase from the assessments levied during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and shall remain at forty-one dollars and forty-five cents ($41.45) per Equivalent Dwelling Unit (“EDU”) as set forth in the Engineer’s Report.
SECTION 6. Engineer’s Report. Reference is hereby made to the Engineer’s Report on file with the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.
SECTION 7. Applicable Law. The Improvements and Services shall be provided pursuant to the Act and in accordance with the plans, specifications, and descriptions contained in the Engineer’s Report on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION 8. Collection of Assessments. The assessment shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the same manner and with the same interest and penalties as general taxes of the City, which are collected for the City by the Los Angeles County Tax Collector.
SECTION 9. Exempt Property. Public property owned by any public agency and used for public purposes, together with railroad and utility rights-of-way, shall be exempt from assessment as provided in the Engineer’s Report and applicable law.
SECTION 10. General Fund Contribution. The Council acknowledges that the City intends to contribute funds from the General Fund in the approximate amount of four hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred thirty-four dollars ($425,634) to offset the operational costs of the District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, as described in the Engineer’s Report.
SECTION 11. Public Hearing. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Council shall conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California, to consider the levy and collection of assessments within the District and to hear and consider all protests and comments regarding the proposed assessments.
SECTION 12. Notice. The City Clerk is hereby authorized, designated, and directed to give notice of the public hearing in the time, form, and manner required by law.
SECTION 13. Newspaper Publication. The Easy Reader is hereby designated as the newspaper of general circulation in which the notice of public hearing shall be published pursuant to applicable law.
SECTION 14. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds the following pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines:
a. Section 15378. Adoption of this Resolution is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15378 because it constitutes an administrative and fiscal action initiating annual assessment proceedings, and initiating annual assessment proceedings does not authorize or approve any specific physical change to the environment.
b. Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). The action is exempt from CEQA because it involves the continued maintenance, operation, and servicing of existing public landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, and related improvements with no expansion of existing use.
c. Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of this Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
d. Section 15300.2. None of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2 apply.
SECTION 15. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Council intends that such invalidity will not
affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 16. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the Council in the minutes of the meeting at which time same is passed and adopted.
SECTION 17. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 26th day of May 2026.
Mayor Mike Detoy
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Martha Alvarez Jason Baltimore
City Clerk Interim City Attorney
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. RES-26-7541
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
PREPARE A REPORT FOR THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND
SERVICING OF STREET AND SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND APPURTENANT WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) of the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) adopted Resolution No. RES-26-7541 dated March 10, 2026 establishing the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District (“District”) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Sections 22500-22679 to Part 2 to Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code) (“Act”); WHEREAS, the District provides for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and operation of public landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, and appurtenant improvements within the boundaries of the District (“Improvements and Services”); and
WHEREAS, the Council must approve the annual enrollment of assessments within the District to pay the costs and expenses of the Improvements and Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Preparation of Engineer’s Report. The Council hereby directs the Director of Public Works to prepare and file an Engineer’s Report for the Improvements and Services within the District for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, in accordance with Article 4 to Chapter 1 of the Act.
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SECTION 3. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds the following pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines:
a. Section 15378. Adoption of this Resolution is not a
“project” within the meaning of Section 15378 because it constitutes an administrative and fiscal action directing preparation of an Engineer’s Report, and initiating annual assessment proceedings does not authorize or approve any specific physical change to the environment.
b. Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). The action is exempt from CEQA even if this action were deemed a “project” pursuant to Section 15301 because it involves the continued maintenance, operation, and servicing of existing public landscaping, lighting, traffic signals, and related improvements with no expansion of existing use.
c. Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The
action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of this Resolution may have a significant effect on the environment.
d. Section 15300.2. None of the exceptions set forth in Section 15300.2 apply.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any part of this Resolution or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Resolution are severable.
SECTION 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; cause the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City; and make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the Council in the minutes of the meeting at which time same is passed and adopted.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 10th day of March 2026.
Mayor Michael Detoy
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________ Ann Yang Jason Baltimore
Interim City Clerk Interim City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
March 12, 2026
Certification of Council Action
RESOLUTION NO. RES-26-7541
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE
A REPORT FOR THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND SERVICING OF
STREET AND SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND APPURTENANT WORK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
I, Ann Yang , Interim City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. RES-26-7541 was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of March 2026 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR DETOY, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KEEGAN, COUNCILMEMBERS
JACKSON, FRANCOIS, AND SAEMANN
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
________________________________
Ann Yang
Interim City Clerk
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ENGINEER’S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
2026-2027
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
2026-2027
Prepared By:
NV5
Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
COO
May 14, 2026
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificate .................................................................................................. 1 Report........................................................................................................ 2 Part A - Plans and Specifications ................................................... 4 Part B - Estimate of Cost................................................................ 5 Part C - Assessment Roll ............................................................... 6 Part D - Method of Apportionment of Assessment.......................... 7 Part E - Property Owner List........................................................... 9 Part F - Assessment District Boundary........................................... 10
1 ENGINEER’S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
DATED: May 14, 2026
BY: Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE
COO, NV5
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and Diagram thereto attached was filed with me on the day of , 2026.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, on the day of , 2026.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Assessment Roll and Diagram were filed with the County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, on the day of , 2026.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
2 FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and in accordance with the Resolution of Initiation adopted by the Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027
Hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District" or "District", Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE, Assessment Engineer, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith the "Report" consisting of six (6) parts as follows:
PART A
Plans and specifications for the improvements showing and describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements.
PART B
An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for FY 2026-2027, including incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District.
PART D
The method of apportionment of assessments, indicating the proposed assessment of the total amount of the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the several lots and parcels of land within the Assessment District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and parcels.
3 PART E
A list of the names and addresses of the owners of real property within the Assessment District, as shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles.
PART F
The Diagram of the Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the Assessment District, the boundaries of any zones within the Assessment District and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District.
4 PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The facilities, which have been constructed within the City of Hermosa Beach, and those which may be subsequently constructed, will be operated, serviced and maintained as generally described as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2026-2027
The proposed improvements for FY 2026-2027 may be generally described as the continued maintenance and operation of streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation, servicing and maintenance of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities that are located in and along such streets and sidewalks, including but not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities such as water, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory operation of these services described as follows:
Street Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities
Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees and appurtenant facilities, including irrigation systems, hardscapes and fixtures in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians, within the boundaries of the Assessment District.
Street Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide street lighting and traffic signals in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians, within the boundaries of the Assessment District.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, lighting facilities and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities; providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of any of the lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for the lighting facilities, or for the lighting or operation of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing and describing the general nature, location, and the extent of the improvements, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference.
5 PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The estimated cost of the operation, servicing and maintenance of the street and sidewalk improvements for fiscal year 2026-2027, as described in Part A, are summarized herein and described below.
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Median & Pkwy Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Lighting Maintenance and Servicing
• Tree Trimming $772,670
Administration Costs $11,054
Insurance $51,376
L.A. County Tax Collection Costs $2,000
Equipment Replacement $44,530
Proposed Capital Improvements $0
Expenditures Subtotal: $881,630
Appropriation from Fund balance ($3,278)
Amount transferred from General Fund $425,634
Miscellaneous Revenues $3,274
Total Assessment: $456,000
Fund Balance 6/30/27 $0
Total amount of $425,634 will be transferred from the General Fund to maintain the District for FY 2026-2027.
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District. Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution to the District by the City may be made to reduce assessments, as the City Council deems appropriate. Any balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried over to the next fiscal year.
Note: Total cost of the operation, servicing and maintenance of the Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027 is estimated to be $881,630.
6 PART C
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the amount of the total proposed assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel within the District, as shown on the latest assessment roll at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, are contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the Los Angeles County assessment roll and this roll is, by reference, made part of this Report.
7 PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL
Part 2, of Division 15, of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain public improvements which include operation, maintenance and servicing of street lights, traffic signals and landscaping.
The 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than according to assessed value. Section 22573 provides that:
“The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.”
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements" (Sec. 22574) Thus, the 1972 Act requires the levy of a true "benefit assessment" rather than a "special tax." Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of all publicly owned property in use in the performance of a public function. Railroad and utility rights-of-way are also exempt from assessment.
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
• Street Lighting and Traffic Signals - The proper functioning of street lighting and traffic signals is imperative for the welfare and safety of the public and property throughout the City.
Proper operation, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting system benefits properties within the District by providing proper illumination for ingress and egress and safe traveling at night. Properties within the District also benefit from the proper functioning of the District's traffic signal system. Proper operation of the streetlight and traffic signal systems is imperative to public convenience, orderly traffic flow, enhanced congestion management and safety.
Improved security, fuel conservation, protection of property from crime and vandalism, and reduction of traffic accidents, are special and direct benefits to all properties within the City; lighting benefits are directly related to public safety and property protection and therefore increase property values.
• Median and Parkway Landscaping and Tree Trimming - Trees, landscaping, hardscaping and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, provide beautification, shade and enhancement of the desirability of the surroundings, and therefore increase property value.
The City maintains trees and miscellaneous shrubbery and landscaping throughout the City. The trees, shrubbery and landscaping are located within the public street and sidewalk rights-of- way, including parkways and medians. These trees, shrubbery and landscaping provide an
8 aesthetically pleasing environment, shade, beautification, and, according to some authorities, air purification and sound attenuation. These positive attributes increase the value of all properties throughout the City.
Therefore, all property within the District receive an overall specific and direct benefit from the maintenance and servicing of the street median and parkway landscaping and street tree trimming programs.
Special benefits which are received by all parcels in the City are considered to be City-wide Benefits, and the associated costs of these special benefits are spread equally, based on Equivalent Dwelling Units, to all parcels within the District. All properties in the District benefit from the operation, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting, traffic signals, street median and parkway landscaping and street tree trimming.
The degree of benefit to each parcel of land varies depending on its land use and the size of the parcel. If assessments were spread on an individual parcel basis, not considering land use or parcel size, it would not be an equitable method of spread because a single family parcel would pay the same assessment as a 50-unit apartment parcel or a large commercial parcel. Therefore, the method for spreading the improvement costs, which must be based on special and direct benefit, is on an Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) basis. The EDU method uses the residential dwelling unit as the basic unit and compares other uses to it, as follows:
• Residential parcels are assessed based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel, where each residential dwelling unit equals one EDU
• Non-residential parcels have been converted into EDU'S, based on engineering judgment taking into consideration the size of the parcel and the amount of frontage along the street.
Every parcel is assessed a minimum of one (1) EDU.
There are a total of 11,068 EDUs within the Assessment District.
ASSESSMENT RATE CALCULATION
Based on a budget of $458,768.60 as shown in Part B of this report, the preliminary assessment rate for FY 2026-2027 is calculated as follows:
$458,768.60 ÷ 11,068 EDUs = $41.45 per EDU
The assessment for FY 2025-2026 was $41.45 per EDU.
9 PART E
PROPERTY OWNER LIST
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the last equalized Property Tax Roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which by reference is hereby made a part of this report. This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach.
10 PART F
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY
The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Hermosa Beach.
A diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District, and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, and is incorporated herein by reference.
The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles for fiscal year 2026-2027. The Assessor's maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
11 2026-2027
City of Hermosa Beach
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM to consider the levy and collection of assessments for the continued maintenance, operation, and servicing of landscaping, street lighting, traffic signals, irrigation systems, street trees, medians, parkways, and appurtenant facilities within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027 (“District”) for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027 (“FY 2026-2027”).
On May 26, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-26-XXXX declaring its intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District and setting the public hearing for June 23, 2026.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING is open to the public and being held in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254 (“City Hall”). 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, email, or letter for an item on the agenda.
As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate on action items listed on the agenda via the following:
ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82539742028?pwd=OUNTRDNvd2l6TzBpTDljc2x6bGFwdz09 Meeting ID: 825 3974 2028 Password: 207860
PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: : 825 3974 2028, then #; Passcode: 207860 PLEASE BE ADVISED that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. Please attend in person or by submitting an eComment prior to the meeting to ensure your public participation. To guarantee live time viewing and/or public participation, members of the public shall attend in Council Chambers.
CABLE TV - Spectrum Channel 8 and Frontier Channel 31 in Hermosa Beach YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254 LIVE STREAM - www.hermosabeach.gov and visit the Agendas/Minutes/Videos page To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or email the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting.
IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the above-listed departments at, or prior to, the public meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Public Works Department at (310) 318-0262 or [email protected]. Department hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday-Thursday. A copy of the agenda and staff report(s) shall be available for public review at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website at www.hermosabeach.gov.
LANDSCAPING AND STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
MAY 26, 2026
Background
The Hermosa Beach Landscaping and
Street Lighting District:
Funds operations and maintenance
of street lighting and landscaping
within medians and parkways
Created in FY 1989-1990
Fee has not changed since passage
of Proposition 218 in 1996 and set at
$41.45 per dwelling unit
Background
Annual enrollment of
assessments within the District
requires a 3-step process:
1. Council orders preparation of
Engineer’s Report (March 10)
2. Council approves Report and sets
Public Hearing date (May 26 -
tonight)
3. Public Hearing (June 23)
Analysis
Absent majority protest on June 23, City may levy
assessment beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June
30, 2027.
For FY 26-27, anticipated assessment is $456,000 vs. estimated costs of $881,630. Shortfall of $425,630 from previous fiscal year
covered primarily through General Fund.
Any proposed rate increase to address operating
deficit would need to be placed on the ballot in
compliance with Proposition 218.
Recommended Action
1. Adopt a resolution to approve the Engineer’s Report in connection with Hermosa Beach Landscaping and
Street Lighting District during FY 2026–27;
2. Adopt a resolution declaring the City’s invitation to order certain improvements and to levy and collect
assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping
and Street Lighting District for FY 2026-27, and
appointing June 23, 2026, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers as the time and place
for a public hearing in relation thereto; and
3. Determine that adopting the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CMO-035
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council LETTER OF OPPOSITION FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1383: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
(Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council discuss providing a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 1383.
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach regularly expresses its support or opposition regarding legislative matters that would have an impact on the City. On May 19, the League of California Cities sent an urgent email stating that Assembly Bill 1383 is set to roll back some of the Public Employee’ Pension Reform Act pension reforms for certain public safety personnel and is requesting letters of opposition from cities. Staff presents the following item for consideration to provide a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 1383.
Background:
Assembly Bill 1383 (AB 1383) was introduced February 21, 2025, by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, and proposes to alter the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) to grant enhanced retirement security for public safety workers (e.g. firefighters and peace officers) in order to address recruitment and retention efforts.
California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) is the nation’s largest public pension system, administering retirement and health benefits for eligible public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries across California. The system operates as a defined-benefit pension program funded through a combination of employee contributions, employer contributions, and investment returns.
The California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) establishes a variety of requirements and restrictions on public employers offering defined benefit pension plans. In this regard, PEPRA restricts the amount of compensation that may be applied for purposes of calculating a defined pension benefit for a new member, as defined, by restricting it to specified percentages of the contribution and benefit base.
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This bill, for service performed on and after January 1, 2027, would prohibit the pensionable compensation for calendar year 2027 used to calculate the defined benefit paid to a new member of a retirement system subject to PEPRA who retires from the system from exceeding specified percentages of the contribution and benefit base. The bill would make related, conforming changes to these provisions on pensionable compensation.
PEPRA requires each retirement system that offers a defined benefit plan for safety members of the system to use one of 3 formulas for safety members, 2% at age 57, 2.5% at age 57, or 2.7% at age 57. Hermosa Beach currently provides its PEPRA peace officers with 2.7% at 57.
This bill would establish new retirement formulas, for employees first hired on or after January 1, 2027, as 2.5% at age 55, 2.7% at age 55, or 3% at age 55, subject to certain exceptions. For new members hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are safety members, the bill would require employers to adjust the formulas for service performed on or after January 1, 2027, to offer the formula that has the same fraction at age 55 as the fraction at age 57 in the formula the employer provided offered pursuant to existing law. The bill would authorize a public employer and a recognized employee organization to negotiate a prospective increase to the retirement benefit formulas for safety members and new safety members, consistent with the formulas permitted under PEPRA, including the new formulas described above.
This bill would authorize an employer and its employees to agree in a memorandum of understanding to be subject to a higher safety plan or a lower safety plan, subject to certain requirements, including that the memorandum of understanding is collectively bargained in accordance with applicable laws.
Analysis:
AB 1383 would make several changes to PEPRA, resulting in substantial increases for cities.
What the Bill Does:
Increases the pensionable compensation cap for PEPRA public employees. Reduces the retirement age for public safety employees from 57 to 55, applied prospectively.
Creates a new fourth safety tier, establishing a 3% at 55 formula that is prospective and subject to collective bargaining.
Allows local agencies to adjust their local pension formulas prospectively, providing them with the authority to modify benefit structures going forward.
Why AB 1383 is Important to Cal Cities Members:
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PEPRA reforms have generated an estimated $5.8 billion in savings to date and $26.5 billion projected over 10 years.
Changing these reforms would increase employer and employee contribution rates, create new administrative and long-term solvency challenges for cities, and would undermine a decade of progress in stabilizing pension systems and managing long-term liabilities.
Cities are already facing rising pension obligations, stagnant revenues, and new federal and state mandates that strain local budgets.
Higher pension costs would threaten core city services, staffing levels, and overall fiscal stability.
Increased mandated costs would limit cities’ ability to invest in workforce compensation, community programs, and essential public services.
AB 1383 is currently in the Senate Labor Employee Relations & Retirement Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.
Attachment:
AB 1383 - Letter of Opposition
Respectfully Submitted by: Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager
City Council
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May 26, 2026
The Honorable Tina McKinnor
Chair, Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement 1020 N Street, Room 153
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: AB 1383 (McKinnor) Public employees’ retirement benefits. OPPOSE (As Amended May 13, 2026)
Assembly Member McKinnor:
The City of Hermosa Beach must respectfully oppose AB 1383, which would make several significant changes to public employees’ retirement benefits and lead to increased pension liability for public agencies.
The Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) was designed to address a wide range of issues involving public employee pensions and was a major step in helping local agencies better manage future pension costs and prevent the California Public Employees Retirement System from sliding into insolvency. AB 1383 would upend many of the reforms put in place in 2013 by PEPRA.
While we recognize and appreciate the intent of the bill to support recruitment and retention of essential public safety professionals, the bill would increase mandated costs without funding. The potential cost of this bill comes at a time of uncertainty. The fiscal volatility in the market compounded with the increased benefit costs from this bill could lead to serious cost increases for local government.
While our city supports competitive recruitment and retention for all public employees, AB 1383 represents an unfunded mandate that fails to balance sustainable retirement benefits with taxpayer fairness and long-term financial stability.
For these reasons, the City of Hermosa Beach respectfully opposes AB 1383.
Sincerely,
Michael Keegan
Mayor Pro Tem
cc: Senator Ben Allen, Senate District 24
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Assembly District 66
Honorable Members, Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jeffrey Kiernan, Regional Public Affairs Manager (via email: [email protected])
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League of California Cities, (via email: [email protected])
ASSEMBLY BILL 1383
May 26, 2026
Background
• Introduced February 21, 2025
• Proposes to alter the Public Employees’ Pension
Reform Act (PEPRA) to grant enhanced
retirement security for public safety workers
(e.g. firefighters and peace officers) in order to
address recruitment and retention efforts.
ANALYSIS
• Increases the pensionable compensation
cap for PEPRA public employees.
• Reduces the retirement age for public
safety employees from 57 to 55.
• Creates a new 4th safety tier and
establishes a 3% at 55 formula.
• Allows local agencies to adjust their local
pension formulas providing them with
the authority to modify benefit structures
going forward.
ANALYSIS CONTINUED
• PEPRA reforms have generated an estimated $5.8 billion in savings and $26.5 billion projected over 10 years.
• Changing would increase employer and employee contribution rates, create new long-term solvency challenges, and undermine a decade of progress in stabilizing pension systems and managing long-term liabilities.
• Cities are already facing rising pension obligations, stagnant revenues, and new federal and state mandates that strain local budgets.
• Higher pension costs would threaten core city services, staffing levels, and overall fiscal stability.
• Increased mandated costs would limit cities’ ability to invest in workforce compensation, community programs, and
essential public services.
RECOMMENDATION
To discuss and provide staff direction
on AB 1383.
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Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CMO-034
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
The tentative future agenda provides a preliminary preview of topics planned for discussion at upcoming City Council meetings over a specified period, typically the next three months. The items listed in this document are "tentatively" scheduled, meaning they are subject to change and should not be considered final until the official agenda for each meeting is posted. This document is a work in progress and offers a glimpse into the City's priorities and planned discussions, allowing stakeholders to anticipate and prepare for potential topics of interest.
Key Features of a Tentative Future Agenda Document:
1. Tentative Schedule: Each agenda item is assigned a tentative date, indicating when it is expected to be discussed. These dates are provisional and may be adjusted based on various factors.
2. Work in Progress: The document is continuously updated as new items emerge, priorities shift, or additional information becomes available. This flexibility ensures City Council can address the most pressing issues in a timely manner.
3. Transparency and Communication: By publishing a tentative future agenda, the City aims to maintain transparency with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. It helps the community stay informed about potential topics of discussion and provides an opportunity for public engagement and preparation.
4. Fluid Scheduling: The scheduling of agenda items is fluid until the official agenda for a specific City Council meeting is posted. Changes can occur due to various reasons, such as new developments, additional preparatory work required, or changes in workload or priority.
Attachment:
Tentative Future Agenda Items
CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
Revised: May 19, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
STUDY SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM JUNE 9, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICANT INTERIVEWS
JUNE 9, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JUNE 9, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Approval of Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
(Senate Bill 1) Project List for the City of Hermosa Beach for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Public Works Director Annual
Rotary Club of Hermosa Beach Farmer’s Market Agreement 2026 – 2028
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Apr. 27, 2026
Approval of the Friends of the Library Agreement 2026-2028 Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
May 14, 2026
Consideration of Request to Establish Memorandum of
Understanding with Bark for a Park
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
May 14, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fiscal Year 2026–27 Budget Hearing Administrative Services Director
Annual
Resolution Adopting Fees from a Fee Study Update
(Continued from May 12, 2026)
Administrative Services
Director
Council Direction
May 12, 2026
Adoption of Kelly Pickleball Court Reservation and Membership Fee and modification of the Master Fee Schedule
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
May 12, 2026
Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 12.30 Special Events on Public Property and adoption of a resolution to establish new Special Event Permit Program fees.
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
May 14, 2026
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Two Appointments to Public Works Commission and One
Appointment to Civil Service Board
City Clerk Annual
Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice
Pertaining to the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar -
Recorder/County Clerk
City Clerk Election Years
(No later than
June)
Award of contracts for on-call broker/dealer services Administrative Services Director/City Treasurer
Staff Request
Apr. 20, 2026
Award of Construction Contract for CIP 107 - Citywide Slurry Seal Project (~$380K)
Public Works Director Staff Request
Apr. 28, 2026
Award of Professional Service Agreements for On-Call
Environmental Monitoring and Testing Services (Two contracts at $200K each)
Public Works Director Staff Request
Feb. 25, 2026
2 Award of Construction Contract for CIP 504 - Playground Equipment Replacement Project (~$220K)
Public Works Director Staff Request
Apr. 30, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for January, February, and March 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of May 5, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing
Parking Citation and Revenue Report – May 2026 Senior Management Analyst
Ongoing
3 JUNE 23, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JUNE 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING KIM SWINDELL FOR HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY
RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Cash Balance Report for April 2026 Administrative Services Director
Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for April 2026
Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Adopt the Annual Tax
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Administrative Services
Director
Annual
City Treasurer’s Report for May 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Hermosa Beach
City Clerk Biennial
Second Reading - Zoning Code Update - Administrative
Procedures
Community Development
Director
Council Direction
May 26, 2026
Adopt an Ordinance to Amend Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 12.30 Special Events on Public Property
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
June 9, 2026
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Annual Staffing Vacancies Report – Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) Human Resources Manager
Annual
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026–27 Budget Administrative Services Director
Annual
Public Hearing to Review Delinquent Solid Waste Collection (Refuse) Charges for Consideration of Placing Said Charges on the Property Tax Rolls as a Special Assessment Affecting Only Those Properties with Refuse Bills Delinquent as of March 31, 2026 Environmental Programs
Manager
Annual
Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and levying
assessments for the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
Public Works Director Annual
Public Hearing on the Annual Levy of Sewer Charges on the Property Tax Roll
Public Works Director Annual
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
HCD Annual Progress Report on Housing Community Development Director
Staff Request
Feb. 11, 2026
Surfers Walk of Fame Relocation Review Parks and Recreation Director
Council Direction
Mar. 24, 2026
Informational Item to Explore a Pilot Program for an
Entertainment Zone for Special Events
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Apr. 14, 2026
Adopt a Policy Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During City Council Meetings to Comply with SB 707 (Senate Bill 707)
City Clerk Staff Request
May 4, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
4 Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for April 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for May 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 21 and May 5, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing
NO MEETING - JULY 14, 2026
(DARK FOR SUMMER VACATION SEASON)
5 JULY 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JULY 28, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Cash Balance Report for May 2026 Administrative Services Director
Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for May 2026
Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report for June 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of Contract to IKC Consulting for On-going TA Accela Community Development Director
Staff Request
May 13, 2026
Review of Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club Operations and Consideration of an Agreement with the Lawn Bowling Club (supported by Jackson, Detoy, and Keegan)
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
June 24, 2025
Consideration of Park After School Program Fee Update Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
May 14, 2026
Consideration of Valley Park Summer Day Camp Fee Update Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
May 14, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for May 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for June 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of May 20, 2026
Public Works Director Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of June 2, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing
6 NO MEETING – AUGUST 11, 2026
(DARK FOR SUMMER VACATION SEASON)
AUGUST 25, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
AUGUST 25, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Cash Balance Report for June 2026 Administrative Services Director
Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for June 2026
Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report for July 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of Contract for On-call CEQA Consulting Services Community Development Director
Staff Request
May 13, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for June 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for July 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of July 7, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 21, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing
7 PENDING NEW ITEMS
STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
(Updated 12/29/25)
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works
Director
Pending staff availability.
If council agrees to
advance the adjustment,
it will need to go to a
citywide ballot in
compliance with
Proposition 218.
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language
changes
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney/City
Clerk
The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the
City logo as part of a
comprehensive
Administrative
Memorandum (AM) on
City Branding and Logo
Use by City Staff. City staff
will begin drafting the AM
after finalizing the City’s
style guide and filing its
“Intent to Use” trademark
application for the City
logo with the USPTO. As
part of developing a
Licensing Agreement for
the Commercial Use of
the City Logo, staff will
establish a process for
reviewing and handling
these requests. This
process will likely include
the negotiation of
royalties and as well as
the preparation of a staff
report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only after the
City receives the issuance
of a Notice of Allowance
from the USPTO can it
begin approving
applications for
commercial uses of the
logo.
Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory
Commission Volleyball Court Use Subcommittee was formed to review all aspects of the beach volleyball courts located in the residential area
Initiated: 2021
Parks and
Recreation Director To be completed in the
first quarter of 2026.
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmen
tal Program
Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026
8 Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023
Community
Development/Polic
e Chief/Deputy City
Manager
Ordinance to be
established to address
items.
Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and review of provisions in California Assembly Bill 43 that are anticipated to become effective on or about June 30, 2024.
Initiated by: Unanimous Council Direction July 25, 2023 Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda
items. Targeting Summer
2026.
Request Public Works Commission to review fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to Council as an action item for discussion and deliberation. (supported by Saemann, Francois, Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 13, 2024
Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items.
Explore Best Practices for Undergrounding. (supported by:
Detoy, Saemann, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction November 12, 2024
Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items. Staff
will also need to request
funding in the future
budget cycle to support
bringing in appropriate
consulting expertise on
this item.
Refer the public pool discussion to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission for review prior to City Council.
(supported by Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 24, 2025
Parks and
Recreation Director Pending Commission
Review
Consideration of Adding Another Accessible Beach Mat,
Modifications to Existing Layout, and Potential for Outside Funding for a Permanent Installation (supported by: Francois, Saemann and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 26, 2025
Public Works
Director Item will return to Council
after review by the Public
Works Commission
Agendize discussion on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order at the next City Council Retreat
(supported by: Detoy and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
City Manager The next City Council
Retreat will be scheduled
once a permanent City
Manager is appointed
Informational Item for Public Works Commission to study maximizing and expanding the street parking inventory through the analysis of the City's red curb standard to include studying golfcart parking spaces for reduced streets and studying the Driveway Parking Permit Program.
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
Public Works
Director Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items.
Informational Item to review the feasibility of collecting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for short-term vacation rentals that are out of compliance, and of collecting unpaid fines from illegal short-term vacation rentals.
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
Administrative
Services Director Staff will come back to
Council in the next few
months for an update.
Informational Item to Consider Including Dispatch Services as Part of Bid for Fire Services
(supported by: Keegan and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction April 28, 2026
City Manager
9 Consideration of rescinding current CDP application for Short Term Rentals and have Staff bring back potential regulations that would expand STR opportunities throughout City and compare those to successful programs in other cities, including all rules and penalties that those cities employ, for potential revenue to City (supported by: Keegan, Saemann, and
Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 28, 2026
Community
Development
Director
Informational Item for a comprehensive review of City speed limits, focusing on major thoroughfares including Hermosa Avenue, 27th Street, Valley Drive, Ardmore Avenue, and
Prospect Avenue (supported by: Jackson and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction May 12, 2026
Public Works
Director
Dog Park - Comprehensive feasibility analysis of Valley Park East as the primary location and the Greenbelt as a secondary location, and to return with information on a potential ballot measure regarding the Greenbelt location
Council Direction May 12, 2026
Parks and
Recreation Director
Draft Responses/Comments for Participation in the National Park Service Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study Council Direction May 12, 2026
Management
Analyst
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
(Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM)
(Revised 5-7-26)
JANUARY 13, 2026
JANUARY 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
(ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE)
MARCH 10, 2026
MARCH 24, 2026
APRIL 14, 2026
APRIL 28, 2026
FY 2026–2027 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
MAY 12, 2026
MAY 26, 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
FY 2026–2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
STUDY SESSION
JUNE 9, 2026
(ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 BUDGET)
JUNE 23, 2026
NO MEETING JULY 14, 2026
(DARK)
JULY 28, 2026
January 5–7, 2026:
CCCA Legislative Tour in Sacramento, CA
May 14–17, 2026 (Tentative Dates):
CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar
July 9–12, 2026: ICA Summer Seminar
June 4–7, 2026:
U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Long
Beach, CA
January 15, 2026: State of the City Address
January 21–23, 2026 (Sacramento):
League of California Cities New Mayors & Council
Members Academy
May 7–8, 2026:
SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly
in Palm Desert, CA
February 9-13, 2026: HBCSD Ski Week
February 20-22, 2026:
ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA
January 28–30, 2026:
U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in D.C.
February 20-22, 2026:
ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA
June 12, 2026: HBCSD Summer Break Begins
Summer Vacation Season
Passover begins at sunset on April 1, 2026 and
ends at nightfall on April 9, 2026
(No work permitted)
April 6–10, 2026: HBCSD Spring Break
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
(Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM)
(Revised 5-7-26)
NO MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026
(DARK)
AUGUST 25, 2026
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
OCTOBER 13, 2026
OCTOBER 27, 2026
NOVEMBER 10, 2026
NO MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2026
(DARK)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
CERTIFICATON OF NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTION,
INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
DECEMBER 8, 2026
NO MEETING DECEMBER 22, 2026
(DARK)
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on September 11,
2026 and ends at nightfall on September 13, 2026
(No work permitted)
Yom Kippur begins at sunset on September 20,
2026 and ends at nightfall on September 21, 2026
(No work permitted)
September 4–6, 2026 (Tentative Dates):
CCCA Annual Fall Educational Summit
Summer Vacation Season
Winter Holiday Season
Chanukah begins sunset of December 4, 2026 and
ends nightfall of December 12, 2026 (work
permitted, except Shabbat – Friday evening to
Saturday evening)
September 23–25, 2026:
League of California Cities Annual Conference at
Anaheim Convention Center
Thanksgiving Week
November 11, 2026: Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 3, 2026: General Election
(Three City Council Seats)
1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2026
Open Session 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Thor Legvold, Commissioner Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin
Staff Present: Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, City Engineer Saad Malim, Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen, Management
Analyst Michael Dell’Amico
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Grethen called the Open Session to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Management Analyst Michael Dell'Amico.
3. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Grethen, Vice Chairperson Legvold, Commissioner Brittain, Commissioner Dunbabain, and Commissioner Hayes are Present.
Andrew Nguyen announced a quorum.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Moved by: Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin
Seconded by: Commissioner Janice Brittain
Ayes (5): Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Thor Legvold, Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin, Commissioner Janice Brittain, and Commissioner Scott Hayes
Motion Carried
2 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Commissioner Brittain announced that the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club will be celebrating its 100th year in Hermosa Beach on Saturday, May 9th.
6. PRESENTATIONS
None.
7. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente announced the following ...
7.a Director's Update
Director SanClemente provided non-CIP updates to the Commission.
Director SanClemente announced that the Public Works Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a joint commission meeting on May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to highlight the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in preparation for budget development. He explained that this year’s Budget Study Session will be held at the end of April, while the CIP Study Session will be held in late May. The revised schedule is intended to provide an initial budget discussion that will help frame the overall budget picture, as the CIP represents a significant portion of the City’s budget.
The joint meeting will also allow for collaborative input from both commissions as staff develops the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Chairperson Grethen commented on the upcoming joint meeting and expressed appreciation for the revised meeting schedule.
Director SanClemente reported that work on the 14th Street Restroom project is nearing completion. Staff is currently working through final landscaping, roof repairs, and renovation details, with the facility anticipated to open within the coming weeks.
Director SanClemente also provided an update on the upcoming Caltrans Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Resurfacing Project. This is a very large project that goes through the County of LA at the Santa Monica city limits down PCH to the southern end of Redondo Beach including the City of Hermosa Beach. He stated that the City has participated in two preliminary coordination meetings with Caltrans and with their contractor.
Construction is expected to begin in the City of Los Angeles and proceed southward, with a tentative start date of January 2027 and spending about 3-4 months in each city. Some nighttime work activity is anticipated.
Additional utility work updates were provided. California Water Service recently completed the Aviation Boulevard water main replacement mainline work. The Los Angeles County Sanitation District is working on a new sewer force main pipeline replacement on with final pavement restoration anticipated completion in June.
3 Director SanClemente then discussed the upcoming Main Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project being completed by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. The project involves rehabilitation of an over 100-yearold sewer line using a cured-in-place pipe liner over approximately 8,000 feet of pipeline. Standard working hours are anticipated to be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., although some nighttime and weekend work may occur. The Sanitation District will have its own inspectors onsite throughout the project.
Director SanClemente explained that the project will create impacts throughout the City, including the use of temporary bypass piping and trenching in certain locations. The work will be phased in an effort to reduce overall impacts, and the City required that work avoid the downtown area between April 1 and September 30.
The following project phases and durations were outlined:
• Phase 1: Valley Drive from 2nd Street to 4th Street – 12 working days
• Phase 2: 18th Street to 25th Street – 25 working days • Phase 3: 22nd Street and Pier Avenue – 45 working days • Phase 4: 25th Street to 30th Street – 63 working days • Phase 5: 30th Street to 1st Street – 44 working days; phased to avoid conflicts with Greenwich Village undergrounding work • Phase 6: 8th Street to 14th Street – 60 working days; identified as the least impactful option, although temporary trenching across the Hermosa Beach logo area will be required for bypass piping, with restoration to follow
Director SanClemente noted that the Los Angeles County Sanitation District will distribute multiple public notices throughout the project. A small number of homes may experience temporary service disruptions, and the Sanitation District will contact affected property owners directly to coordinate accommodations. The contractor for the project is Sancon Technologies, and a dedicated project webpage has been established for public questions and information.
Vice Chairperson Legvold asked a question regarding the project.
Chairperson Grethen also asked a question regarding project impacts and restoration requirements.
Director SanClemente explained that any pavement impacted by the project will be restored to City specifications. Restoration requirements are based on lane width standards; for example, a four-foot trench would
4 require eight feet of pavement restoration. He also noted that all project costs will be covered by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.
Commissioner Hayes asked a question regarding pavement restoration work on Monterey Boulevard.
Staff is currently discussing whether full-width restoration from 2nd Street to Herondo Street can be completed. If full-width restoration is not financially feasible, the restoration would at minimum extend from the centerline to the curb. Staff is coordinating traffic control plans for each phase of the project and is also coordinating with the Green Streets Project. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained throughout construction, and impacts during the first phase are expected to primarily affect the Greenbelt area.
Director SanClemente emphasized the importance of completing the sewer rehabilitation project before another emergency failure occurs, similar to the incident previously experienced on Bayview Drive, due to the age of the sewer infrastructure and the volume of flow leaving the City.
Commissioners commented on the importance of project coordination and oversight. Staff explained that the City issues permits to utility agencies and outside entities, and City inspectors monitor work to ensure proper procedures are followed. Residents experiencing issues related to construction activities were encouraged to contact the Public Works Department so staff can continue daily monitoring efforts and address concerns as they arise.
7.b Activity Reports
Commissioner Hayes had a question regarding the activity report Chairperson Grethen had a comment on the activity report and is glad to see the progress that is being made.
7.c CIP Status Report
City Engineer Saad Malim presented the CIP Status Update to the Commission.
• CIP 626 – CDBG Sidewalk Improvements: This biannual project is slated to begin in April 2026. Improvements will primarily occur along Monterey from 2nd Street to 10th Street and are limited to curb ramps and sidewalk improvements.
• CIP 630 – Community Center Gas Repair: The project has resumed and is anticipated to be completed within the month.
Coordinating with gas company for meter upgrade and make final connections.
5 • CIP 699 – Parking Structure Lot C Improvements: Multiple coating layers are currently being applied to protect the concrete. The structure is anticipated to be completed and reopened in April 2026. • CIP 619 – Kelly Courts Improvements: The project is nearing completion. Remaining work includes resurfacing and installation of play equipment, with completion and reopening anticipated toward the end of April 2026.
• CIP 164 – Hermosa Avenue Green Streets Project: Construction began in February in coordination with the City of Torrance, which is leading the project. The contractor is coordinating directly with Torrance. Residents experiencing impacts were encouraged to contact the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Hayes asked about materials being stored on 1st Street. • CIP 114 – Greenwich Village North Undergrounding: Construction began in February 2026.
Commissioner Dunbabin expressed appreciation for the undergrounding ceremony and post-event question-and-answer session, noting that residents were thankful for the outreach.
• CIP 615 – New City Yard: On January 13, 2026, City Council awarded Cumming Group the Owner’s Representative Services contract. On March 12, 2026, the City selected IDS Group for architectural services.
• CIP 438 – Stormwater Drywell Assessment: The City selected Geosyntec to identify alternate locations for potential drywells. The City is coordinating with the City of Redondo Beach on grant funding opportunities and plans to utilize available stormwater funds to keep the project moving forward.
Commissioner Hayes inquired about regulatory deadlines associated with the project. Staff explained that the City has compliance requirements to meet and that many cities are currently behind schedule, with potential fines possible for noncompliance. Staff stated that alternate locations are being evaluated to consolidate improvements and further refine project costs. A decision will likely need to be made toward the end of the year regardless of grant funding availability. Staff emphasized the City’s intent to proceed with the project requirements even if outside funding is not secured.
Chairperson Grethen commented that this project should be emphasized during the upcoming CIP Study Session and stressed the importance of continued public outreach.
6 • CIP 115 – Sidewalk Improvement Project: This project is being combined with CIP 106 – Annual Street Improvement Project. • CIP 623 – Pier Structural Rehabilitation: City provided final comments to the structural design team and staff is awaiting final design plans and specs. Staff is also finalizing permitting and awaiting Coastal Commission review and supplemental biological studies required beneath and adjacent to the pier. Staff noted efforts are underway to expedite the process and ideally begin work during the quieter season, although that period also presents more inclement weather conditions. Construction is tentatively targeted to begin in October/November 2026. Staff further noted that grant applications submitted to date have not been awarded due to competitive funding conditions. Staff is finalizing the assessment and cost-benefit analysis and anticipates presenting the item to the City Council on March 24, 2026.
Commissioner Hayes and Chairperson Grethen asked follow-up questions regarding the project schedule and funding.
• CIP 106 – Annual Street Improvements: Selected streets were adjusted to coordinate with upcoming Caltrans work. Significant work areas include Aviation Boulevard from Pacific Coast Highway to Prospect Avenue and a large portion of Monterey Boulevard from Pier Avenue to Manhattan Avenue. Staff noted efforts are being made to coordinate paving work with other utility and roadway projects. Streets highlighted in yellow on the project maps represent the worst pavement conditions. The project also includes pedestrian crossing improvements and rapid flashing beacons where appropriate. Staff emphasized efforts to maximize efficiencies through coordinated timing and related improvements. • CIP 107 – Annual Slurry Seal: The project now includes slurry sealing of the basketball court area adjacent to Clark Field in order to restore the courts.
Commissioner Dunbabin thanked staff for restoring the basketball courts and noted appreciation for the incorporation of safety improvements.
Chairperson Grethen asked about CIP 113 – Multi-Space Parking Meters.
Staff explained the project has become active again due to increased staff capacity. The project will be implemented in phases, with the first phase replacing existing meters in Lots A, B, and C. Lots D and Pier Avenue will be addressed in a later phase. Staff noted the project requires extensive coordination across departments, particularly regarding parking operations.
Commissioner Hayes asked about annual sewer improvement projects.
Staff responded that completing sewer improvement projects annually is
7 not always realistic due to the extensive design timelines required. Staff noted efforts are made to coordinate sewer improvements with paving projects, although improvement locations may differ depending on infrastructure needs.
Staff concluded by noting the importance of maintaining projects within the CIP program in the event emergent needs arise requiring dedicated funding. Staff stated the City currently has 20 active projects, and needs to ensure that each can be responsibly managed. Staff further emphasized that significant oversight is required for outside consultants to ensure projects remain cost-effective and meet City standards.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Grethen opened public comment. The following public comment was provided.
In Person Public Comment: None.
9. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9.a Response to Public Comments/Questions for Clarification None
9.b Brief Announcements
None
9.c Reports on liaison or subcommittee roles, activities, or meetings attended.
None
9.d Brief comments on matters within subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.
Commissioner Dunbabin stated she would be unable to attend the May 5 CIP Meeting due to travel outside of the country and inquired about participating remotely via Zoom. She was advised that she may participate via Zoom as a member of the public; however, she would not be permitted to participate as a Commissioner because the travel is not related to official City, State, or Government business. Commissioner Dunbabin stated she would attempt to participate remotely as a member of the public if Wi-Fi access is available.
Staff noted that the May 20 meeting remains scheduled due to a potential tree removal item anticipated for the agenda.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to Approve the Consent Calendar
8 Moved by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
Seconded by: Commissioner Kathy Dunbabin
Motion Carried
10.a Action Meeting Minutes for the January 21, 2026 Public Works Commission Meeting
11. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
None
12. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
13. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
None
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:21pm
Power BI Desktop Hermosa Beach Police Department Monthly Crime Report (April 2026) Arrests and Infractions
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**Includes crime incidents deemed appropriate for public release. 4/1/2026 4/30/2026
Hermosa Beach Community Crime Map:
https://www.communitycrimemap.com/?address=HermosaBeach,CA&crimeTypes=true Calls for Service
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Offense Type Apr Mar Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 0 1 N.C.
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 0 1 N.C.
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Forcible Fondling 1 0 1 N.C. 1 1 0 0.0% 1 3 -2 -66.7%
Aggravated Assault 1 0 1 N.C. 1 6 -5 -83.3% 4 21 -17 -81.0% Simple Assault 16 9 7 77.8% 16 1 15 1500.0% 34 12 22 183.3% Intimidation 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 4 6 -2 -33.3%
Total Crimes Against Persons 18 11 7 63.6% 18 9 9 100.0% 45 44 1 2.3% Offense Type Apr Mar Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Arson 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 2 7 -5 -71.4% 2 9 -7 -77.8% 23 28 -5 -17.9% Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 9 -9 -100.0% 7 20 -13 -65.0% Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 7 8 -1 -12.5% 7 10 -3 -30.0% 23 24 -1 -4.2% Embezzlement 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 2 -1 -50.0% False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game 2 2 0 0.0% 2 3 -1 -33.3% 16 15 1 6.7% Credit Card/Automatic Teller Fraud 1 0 1 N.C. 1 1 0 0.0% 1 6 -5 -83.3% Impersonation 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 4 2 2 100.0% Identity Theft 0 4 -4 -100.0% 0 3 -3 -100.0% 9 9 0 0.0% Robbery 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 5 -5 -100.0%
Pocket-picking 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0%
Purse-snatching 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Shoplifting 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 3 7 -4 -57.1%
Theft From Building 0 0 0 0.0% 0 3 -3 -100.0% 0 5 -5 -100.0% Theft From Motor Vehicle 0 2 -2 -100.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0% 5 20 -15 -75.0% Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 10 -10 -100.0% All Other Larceny 8 10 -2 -20.0% 8 13 -5 -38.5% 42 64 -22 -34.4% Motor Vehicle Theft 3 3 0 0.0% 3 0 3 N.C. 14 9 5 55.6%
Stolen Property Offenses 2 3 -1 -33.3% 2 6 -4 -66.7% 6 13 -7 -53.8% Total Crimes Against Property 25 41 -16 -39.0% 25 62 -37 -59.7% 154 244 -90 -36.9% Offense Type Apr Mar Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Drug/Narcotic Violations 3 3 0 0.0% 3 7 -4 -57.1% 16 27 -11 -40.7% Drug Equipment Violations 5 5 0 0.0% 5 5 0 0.0% 17 23 -6 -26.1% Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0% Weapon Law Violations 2 1 1 100.0% 2 2 0 0.0% 10 11 -1 -9.1% Animal Cruelty 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0%
Total Crimes Against Society 10 9 1 11.1% 10 14 -4 -28.6% 43 63 -20 -31.7% Total Crimes Against Persons 18 11 7 63.6% 18 9 9 100.0% 45 44 1 2.3% Total Crimes Against Property 25 41 -16 -39.0% 25 62 -37 -59.7% 154 244 -90 -36.9% Total Crimes Against Society 10 9 1 11.1% 10 14 -4 -28.6% 43 63 -20 -31.7% Total Group A Offenses 53 61 -8 -13.1% 53 85 -32 -37.6% 242 351 -109 -31.1% N.C. Not Calculable. To calculate the percentage change use Time 1-Time 2/Time 2 = a number x 100= % change. You cannot divide a number by 0 and receive a valid number.
Summary of Reported Offenses
(*) Offenses are counted using the FBI Units of Count for Crime This report is valid as of 05/14/2026 and is subject to change This report is PRELIMINARY and the counts may change as the formal report is completed. 2026 April YTD
HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
2026 National Incident Based Reporting System
Crimes Against Persons - Group A Offenses
2026 April YTD
Crimes Against Property - Group A Offenses
2026 April YTD
Crimes Against Society - Group A Offenses