Hermosa Beach City Council
August 25, 2026

ORDINANCE NO. 26-XXXX

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 AND 3.14 OF THE

HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING AND

CONTRACTING INCLUDING UPDATING PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS,

INCREASING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY, ESTABLISHING

EMERGENCY PURCHASING PROCEDURES, AND CLARIFYING
REFERENCES TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; AND

FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) is authorized to adopt and amend municipal regulations by ordinance pursuant to the California Constitution (Section 7 to Article XI); and
WHEREAS, the California Public Contract Code (“PCC”) section 22032(b) establishes the informal bidding threshold for public projects, which is periodically adjusted by the State; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 23-1467 on September 26, 2023, adding Chapter 3.14 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) electing for the City to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (PCC section 22000 et seq.) (“UPCCAA”), which establishes alternative bidding procedures and dollar thresholds for public projects that are periodically adjusted by the State; and WHEREAS, HBMC Chapter 3.12 (Purchasing) establishes procedures and requirements for purchasing and contracting; and
WHEREAS, certain purchasing thresholds contained in HBMC Chapter 3.12 have not been updated over a decade and no longer reflect current market conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to (1) increase the City Manager’s contracting authority to improve administrative efficiency and reduce delays in procurement, (2) update related purchasing thresholds to ensure internal consistency within HBMC Chapters 3.12 and 3.14, and (3) correct references to PCC section 22032 from subsection (a) to subsection (b) to reflect current law and prior City Council intent.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

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

SECTION 2. Amendment (HBMC Chapter 3.12). HBMC Chapter 3.12 is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 3.12.035 (Authorization to enter into contracts).

Subsection (C) is revised by replacing the amount “thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)” with the amount “fifty thousand dollars ($50,000)”.
b. Section 3.12.060 (Purchase orders - Exception for emergency purchases). Section 3.12.060 is revised in its entirety to read as follows:
“A. The City Council delegates to the City Manager
the authority to waive purchasing procedures set
forth in this Chapter when making emergency
purchases.

B. “Emergency purchase” means a purchase
necessary for the immediate preservation of
public health, safety, or welfare (including but not
limited to natural disasters, infrastructure failures,
or situations where the City would suffer
substantial loss or interruption of essential services).

C. The City Manager may delegate such authority to
an appointed management employee or
department director when necessary.

D. Emergency purchases shall be reported to the
City Council within a reasonable time, not to
exceed sixty (60) days; or if reporting within sixty
(60) days is impracticable, as soon as practicable
thereafter.”
c. Section 3.12.080 (Open Market Purchases). Section 3.12.080 is revised in its entirety to read as follows:

“A. Purchases of supplies and equipment services of
an estimated value of fifty thousand dollars
($50,000) or less may be made in the open market
without formal bidding.

B. For purchases exceeding five thousand dollars
($5,000), departments shall obtain at least three
(3) quotes when practicable.

C. The purchasing officer shall secure the best value
for the City considering price, quality, and other
relevant factors.”
d. Section 3.12.090 (Formal Bidding Threshold). Section 3.12.090 is revised as follows:
(1) The title “Formal contract procedure for purchases
exceeding fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) in value” is amended to read as “Formal Bidding Threshold”.
(2) The first sentence is amended to read as follows:
“Purchases of supplies, equipment, or services exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be made by formal bidding procedures, unless otherwise exempted by this Chapter or applicable law.”
e. Section 3.12.140 (Exempt Purchases). Section 3.12.140 is revised as follows:
(1) Subsection B is amended to read as follows: “Contracts for professional services (including but not limited to legal, architectural, engineering, environmental, financial, and consulting services) are exempt from formal bidding requirements; and shall be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to the extent required by applicable law.” (2) Subsection G is amended by deleting the language “(as of January 1, 2019, $60,000)”.
(3) Subsection H is amended by deleting the language “(as of January 1, 2019, $60,000)” and “(as of January 1, 2019, $200,000)”.

SECTION 3. Amendment (HBMC Chapter 3.14). Section 3.14.010 and any related provisions of HBMC 3.14 referencing PCC section 22032(a) are amended to instead reference PCC section 22032(b); and any fixed dollar thresholds within HBMC Chapter 3.14

tied to PCC section 22032 are replaced with references to the applicable statutory thresholds, as may be amended from time to time.

SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council finds that the amendments to HBMC Chapters 3.12 and 3.14: (a) ensure consistency with the UPCCAA; (b) update outdated purchasing thresholds to reflect current economic conditions; (c) improve administrative efficiency while maintaining appropriate internal controls; and (d) clarify existing provisions to avoid ambiguity and ensure consistent application.

SECTION 5. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance relates solely to administrative procedures for purchasing and contracting, and does not authorize or approve any specific physical development.

SECTION 6. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the Ordinance’s passage and adoption, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days of its final passage and adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 25th day of August 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

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Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-057
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA

BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS
(Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle)

APPROVE
Recommended Action:

Staff requests City Council consider the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommendation to consider approval of:

1. New Impact Level III special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 special event calendar:

2. An exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow for simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier Volleyball Courts; and

3. Ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming.

Executive Summary:

The Parks and Recreation Department is tasked with overseeing special events on public property. New events require review by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) and approval by City Council. Staff received a new special event application request from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to host the AAU Holiday Championships on Thursday, November 19 through Monday, November 23, 2026.

Background:

The Special Events Policy Guide, available on the City website, provides event producers with detailed information regarding application requirements, review and approval procedures, applicable fees, relevant policies, and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code provisions related to special events. Events are evaluated using the Impact Characteristics Matrix and classified as Impact Level I, II, or III. The assigned impact level determines application deadlines and the level of review and approval required. New events to Hermosa Beach require applications to be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the requested event date and are subject to review by the Commission and approval by City Council at the Department Director's discretion.

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Past Commission Action
Meeting Date Description
Parks and
Recreation
Advisory
Commission:

July 7, 2026
The Commission recommended to City Council approval of new Impact Level III special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 Special Event Calendar, and
approve an exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow the simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier volleyball courts for the event; and ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming.

Discussion:

AAU has requested to host a collegiate adult post-season national beach volleyball event, the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier with impact to the beach tennis courts on Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, with setup occurring Thursday, November 19 and teardown scheduled for Monday, November 23. The event would coincide with another planned special event, Hermosa for the Holidays, but estimated attendance would include less than 500 participants and spectators per day, minimizing impact. Additional event details are included on the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships event overview (Attachment 1). The requested event dates are included on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 2).

Additionally, per the Special Events Policy Guide, one side of the north and south of the Pier volleyball courts should remain free of special event activity on weekends to allow for general public use or City-sponsored programming. Additionally, the event producers are requesting to relocate the beach tennis courts to an agreed-upon location with the City and beach tennis community. The Commission recommended that City Council consider approval to allow for simultaneous use of the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier, but did not recommend approval of allowing the beach tennis courts to be impacted by the event footprint. Therefore, the recommendation is to ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming.

Options for Council Consideration:

1. Approve the new special event request as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission including necessary exceptions; or

2. Approve the new special event request with modifications including necessary exceptions; or

3. Not approve the new special event request; or

4. Provide alternative direction to staff.

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Fiscal Impact:

If approved, the special event is estimated to generate $4,000 in revenue to the General Fund at Account # 001-3418. Direct costs for reserved parking and additional staffing services would be determined at a later date.

Attachments:

1. AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships 2026 Event Overview

2. 2026 Special Events Calendar
Respectfully Submitted by: Kalyn Kaemerle, Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator
Reviewed by: Brian Sousa, Parks and Recreation Manager
Concur: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

2026
City of Hermosa Beach Special Event Permit Application Overview Event Title: AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships
Impact Level: III
Applicant Name: Denny Lennon
Organization Name: Amateur Athletic Union
Non-Profit: NO/YES
Event Date(s): Thursday, November 19 (setup), Friday, November 20 – Sunday November 22, Monday, November 23 (teardown)
Event Time: Setup: 8:00am – 4:00pm | Event: 7:00am – 5:00pm | Teardown: 8:00am – 4:00pm Event Summary: Collegiate adult post-season national beach volleyball event Returning Event: NO/YES
Event Location: North and South Volleyball Courts, with impact to the beach tennis courts Maximum Number of Participants/Spectators: Less than 500 per event day Age of Participants: Adults
Participant Fee: Yes; Fee - TBD
Parking: Yes
Amplified Sound: Yes
Generator(s): Yes
Fenced Area(s): No
Stage(s), Structure(s) or Tent(s): Yes, electrical equipment, signage, stage(s), pop-up tents Security: Yes, to monitor event activities and infrastructure Vendor(s): Yes
Filming/Still Photography: No
Applicable Fees:

Application $729
Location $250 per location (2)x 3 days = $1,500
Setup/Teardown fee $330 daily per location (2) x 2 days = $1,320 Amplified Sound Permit $214
Event Vendor $115 per vendor, per day (total TBD)
Parking Staging $207
Parking Spaces TBD
*Additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa Beach’s Community Resources Department, Community Services Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

2026 SPECIAL EVENTS

CALENDAR
City of Hermosa Beach
Parks and Recreation Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0280
[email protected]

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
5 6 7 8 9 10
11 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
20 21 22 23 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue &
Pier Avenue
Impact Level II
24 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
25 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
26 27 28 29 30 31
January 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
7 Winter Challenge
North Volleyball Courts
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
15 16 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
17 18 19 20 21
22 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
23 24 25 26 27 28 HBLL Opening Day
Clark Field
Impact Level II
February 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
7 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
8 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
9 10 11 12 13 14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Valley Drive, Pier Avenue,
Hermosa Avenue,
Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
15 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
23 24 25 26 27 28 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
29 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
30 31
March 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 Easter Sunrise Mass
South of Pier
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
6 7 8 9 10 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
11 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
12 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
13 14 15 16 17
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue &
Pier Avenue
Impact Level II
18 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
19 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
20 21 22 23 24 Surfers Walk of Fame
Kick-off Party
Community Theatre
Impact Level II
25 Surfers Walk of Fame
Spyder Surf Fest
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
26 Tower 12 South Bay
Surf Series
South of the Pier
27 28 29 30
April 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 Classic Car Show
Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
HBLL Night at the Ballpark
Clark Field
Impact Level II
3 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
4 5 6 7 8 9 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Schumacher Plaza and the Strand
10 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
11 12 13 14 15 16 State of the Art
Cypress Avenue & 6th St.

Impact Level III
SoCal Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
17 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
18 19 20 21 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
22 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier
Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
(Setup)
Impact Level III
23 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier
Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
Impact Level III
24 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
Impact Level III
25 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza, Lot A
Impact Level III
26 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Schumacher Plaza,
Lot A
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
27 28 Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
29 Beach Tennis Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
30 You Are Enough 5k
Schumacher Plaza &
Strand North of Pier
Beach Tennis
Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
31 Beach Tennis Tournaments
Beach Tennis Courts
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
May 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

June 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 NOTHING WEEKEND
7 NOTHING WEEKEND 8 9 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
10 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
11 Beach Collegiate
National Team
Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
12 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
Beach Collegiate National
Team Training Block
North Volleyball Courts
13 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
Out of System 4 Eyes
Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
14 Fine Arts Festival
Community Center Lawn
Impact Level III
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
15 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
16 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
17 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
18 World Championship Trials
North Volleyball Courts
19 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
20 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
South Bay Paddle
South of Pier
21 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
22 23 24 25 26 27 Smackfest Co-ed 4’s
Volleyball Tournament
North Volleyball Courts
Beach Tennis Courts
28 29 30

July 2026
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 6 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
7 JVA/BVCA National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
8 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
9 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
Shakespeare by the Sea
Valley Park
Impact Level I
10 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
11 JVA/BVCA
National Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
12 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
(Setup)
13 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
(Setup)
14 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
15 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
16 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
17 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
18 AAU
Hermosa Beach
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
19 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
Impact Level III
20 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration
South of the Pier
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
21 AAU
Hermosa Beach Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
AVP Junior National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
22 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
23 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
24 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
25 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
26 AVP Junior National Championships
North & South Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
Impact Level III
27 AVP Junior National
Championships
North & South
Volleyball Courts &
Beach Tennis Courts
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
28 29
International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
30 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III
31 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
North Volleyball Courts
Impact Level III
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 International Surf Festival
North & South of Pier &
Impact Level III
2 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
North Volleyball Courts (CBVA)
Impact Level III
3 International
Surf Festival
North & South of Pier
(Load-out)
Impact Level III
4 5 6 7 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
8 Triathlon
Downtown
(Load-in)
Impact Level III
9 Triathlon
Downtown
Impact Level III
CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
10 11 12 13 14 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue &
Pier Avenue
Impact Level II
15 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza
Impact Level II
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
16 Sidewalk Sale
Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier
Plaza
Impact Level II
Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
17 18 19 20 21 22 NOTHING WEEKEND
23 NOTHING WEEKEND 24 25 26 27 28 29 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
30 31
August 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
(Setup)
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
Impact Level III
5 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts
and Schumacher Plaza
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
Impact Level III
6 CBVA
North Volleyball Courts and
Schumacher Plaza
Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue,
Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
Impact Level III
7 Fiesta Hermosa
Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Avenue, Pier Plaza,
Lot A, Lot B
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
8 Hermosa Beach
Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
9 Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts
(Set-up)
Impact Level III
10 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts,
Schumacher Plaza
Impact Level III
11 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Setup)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts,
Schumacher Plaza
Impact Level III
12 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts,
Schumacher Plaza
Impact Level III
13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
Hermosa Beach Open
North Volleyball Courts,
Schumacher Plaza
Impact Level III
14 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure
Only)
Impact Level III
15 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure
Only)
Impact Level III
16 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
17 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
18 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Event Infrastructure Only)
Impact Level III
19 Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Utilizing Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
Infrastructure)
Impact Level III
Coastal Cleanup Day
Schumacher Plaza,
North & South of Pier
Impact Level I
20 Hermosa Beach Concert Series
South of Pier
Impact Level III
21 Hermosa Beach
Concert Series
South of Pier
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
22 23 24 25 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
(Setup)
26 SoCal
Beach Foundation
North Volleyball Courts
27 AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
Hope Chapel Picnic
Valley Park
28 29 30
September 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pumpkins in the Park
Edith Rodaway Park
Impact Level II
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Pier Plaza and Strand North of Pier
11 AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
12 13 14 15 16 17 Volley4Sound
North Volleyball Courts
18 Skechers Pier to Pier
Friendship Walk
Strand (North of Pier) &
Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU High School Boys Beach
Volleyball League Matches
North Volleyball Courts
19 20 21 22 23 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
24 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
After Dark Tour LA 2026
City Streets, Pier Plaza, & Strand
(North and South of Pier)
25 Beach Tennis Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts
After Dark Tour LA 2026
City Streets, Pier Plaza & Strand
(North and South of Pier)
(Teardown)
26 27 28 29 30 31 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
October 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
2 3 4 5 6 7
8 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
9 10 11 Veterans Day
Wreath Laying
Ceremony
Community Center
East Lawn
Impact Level II
12 13 14 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
16 17 18 19 AAU Hermosa Beach
Holiday Championships
North and South Volleyball
Courts
(Setup)
Impact Level III

PENDING
20 Hermosa for the Holidays
Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza,
& Pier Plaza
(Setup)
Impact Level III
AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday
Championships
North and South Volleyball Courts

PENDING
21Hermosa for the Holidays
Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza,
& Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday
Championships
North and South Volleyball
Courts

PENDING
22 Hermosa for the Holidays
Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza
(Teardown)
Impact Level III
AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships
North and South Volleyball Courts

PENDING
23 AAU Hermosa
Beach Holiday
Championships
North and South
Volleyball Courts
(Teardown)

PENDING
24 25 26 27 28
29 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
30 November 2026
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 Sand Snowman Contest
North of Pier
Impact Level I
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
6 Community Chanukah Celebration*
Pier Plaza &
Greenwood Park
Impact Level II
7 8 9 10 11 12 California Great Santa Stroll
Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza
Impact Level III
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
13 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
21 22 23 24 25 26 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
North Volleyball Courts
27 28 29 30 IBVL Tournament Series
North Volleyball Courts
31 December 2026
*Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Wednesday, December 2, 2026 and the Menorah is removed Monday, December 14, 2026 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long-term Agreement
City Hosted
City Contracted Event

Off-Season Monthly Events
(Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available(out of 15) January 6 9
February 7 8
March 9 6
April 10 5
May (through May 24) 10 5
September (from September 8) 17 -2
October 9 6
November 11 4
December 7 8
Peak Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) # of Special Event Days on the Beach/Strand/Pier Plaza Level I & II Event Days
(not on Level III Event Days)
& City Sponsored/Contracted
(not on Level III, II or I Event Days)
(Maximum of 25)
Level III Event Days
(Maximum of 45)
Total # of Event Days
(out of 70 total)
20 39 59
Peak Season Event Limits:

To balance coastal access with events, events on the Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day – approximately 100 days over the summer):
o Maximum of 45 days used by Level III Events
o Maximum of 25 days used by Level I & II Events, & City Sponsored/Contracted Events (on days not used by Level III Events) City Sponsored or City Contracted Events, & Long-term Agreement Events are categorized by their Impact Level

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Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-058
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

REVIEW OF HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB OPERATIONS
(Recreation Supervisor Kambria Vint)

RECEIVE AND FILE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file this report outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s operations, current use and management, and feedback from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission regarding the club’s current usage, future usage, and potential repurposing of the facility.

Executive Summary:

At its June 24, 2025 meeting, Councilmember Jackson, supported by Mayor Detoy and Councilmember Keegan, directed staff to prepare a report outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s (HBLBC) operations; including membership, maintenance, and legal considerations relevant to its current use and management, and to have the item be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) prior to City Council review.

Background:

Following a Closed Session discussion on June 11, 2026, and review of the HBLBC’s operations by the City Attorney at its July 28, 2026 meeting, City Council approved an agreement with HBLBC (Attachment 1) for an initial one-year term, with the option to continue on a month-to-month basis upon mutual written agreement between the City and HBLBC. During Closed Session, City Council also requested staff obtain feedback from the Commission regarding HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration.

At its August 4, 2026 meeting, the Commission reviewed the HBLBC operations, including membership, facility maintenance, and legal considerations related to its current use and management. The Commission also provided feedback regarding the Club’s current and future use of the facility, including potential opportunities for repurposing the space.

According to City records, including historical grant deeds (Attachment 2), City Council minutes, and Resolutions, indication that much of the land now known as the

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Clark Complex, which encompasses the Clark Building, Clark Field, Kelly Basketball, Pickleball, and Tennis Courts, and HBLBC, was acquired by the City in 1933 for use as a public park and recreational space.

In 1936, the land was named the Clark Complex in honor of former Mayor John Clark.

John Clark served as Mayor at the time when the land was being developed into a community recreational facility. Clark not only championed the park’s development on the City Council but also contributed his own money to the installation of the HBLBC.

The first lawn bowling tournament and official dedication of the HBLBC was held on June 15, 1935.

As requested by the City Council, staff presented a report to the Commission outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s (HBLBC) operations, including membership and maintenance, and received feedback from the Commission regarding HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Past Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
City Council:

June 24, 2025
Councilmember Jackson, supported by Mayor Detoy and
Councilmember Keegan, directed staff to prepare an item outlining the HBLBC operations, including maintenance,
membership, and legal considerations relevant to its
current use and management, and to have the item
presented to the Commission prior to City Council.

City Council:

July 28, 2026
City Council approved an agreement with HBLBC for a oneyear term, with the option to continue on a month-to-month basis upon mutual written agreement between the City and HBLBC.

Parks, Recreation,
and Community
Resources
Advisory
Commission:

August 4, 2026
Staff presented a report to the Commission outlining the HBLBC operations, including membership and maintenance, and received feedback from the Commission regarding
HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration.

Discussion:

The HBLBC is a membership-run club operated by volunteers, including a board consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large, Building Chair, Tournaments Chair, Publicity Chair, Greens Chair, Membership Chair, and Coaching Chair.

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The HBLBC conducts a variety of public and member activities throughout the year.

Public lawn bowling instruction is offered free of charge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesday evening bowling is offered from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. HBLBC also conducts additional special events and tournaments throughout the year. The nearest neighboring lawn bowling facilities are located in Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills.

The facility is feasible for seven lawn bowling rinks, with each rink accommodating up to eight players, resulting in a maximum green capacity of 56 participants at one time.

A typical lawn bowling game is approximately two and a half hours in duration.

HBLBC independently manages its membership program and private lawn bowling rentals. Private rentals are available to community members, generally on Saturdays, and are limited to activities associated with lawn bowling. Rentals include use of the lawn bowling green, clubhouse, and outdoor seating areas, as well as lawn bowling equipment and instruction provided by HBLBC volunteers.

Memberships
HBLBC generates revenue through memberships and private rentals. In 2025, HBLBC hosted four private rentals at a rate of $600 per event, totaling $2,400. As of the time of this report, HBLBC has 92 total members, consisting of 75 full members and 17 dual members. A total of 31 members are Hermosa Beach residents, and a total of 57 members are Beach Cities residents from Redondo Beach, or Manhattan Beach.

Two membership types are offered:
 Full Membership: Intended for bowlers whose primary club is HBLBC; includes full participation in club activities, eligibility for tournaments, and voting rights. o Cost per member: $151 annually
o Club fees per member paid to Bowls USA and the Southwest Division of Bowls USA, the governing body of Lawn Bowling organizations: $36 annually
o Club net revenue per member: $115 annually
The annual full membership cost is reduced for new members after June 1 of each year to a total of $115, $36 of which is paid to Bowls USA and the Southwest Division of Bowls USA, the governing body of Lawn Bowling organizations.

Memberships processed after June 1 each year provide the HBLBC with $79 in net revenue per member.
 Dual Membership: Intended for bowlers whose primary club is elsewhere; allows participation in games and events but generally does not include voting rights or eligibility for leadership roles.
o Cost per member: $60 annually
o Club net revenue per member: $60 annually

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All HBLBC members who have maintained membership for at least one year and possess their own lawn bowling equipment are provided with the facility gate access code and a key to the clubhouse. This access is intended to allow eligible members to independently access the facility for practice in preparation for tournaments and to retrieve or store their personal equipment as needed.

Maintenance and Legal
Prior to City Council approval on July 28, 2026 of the agreement with the HBLBC, there was no formal agreement governing HBLBC's use of the facility or clearly defining the roles, responsibilities, expectations, and obligations of either party.

Before the adoption of the agreement, the City supported HBLBC through ongoing services and maintenance, including:
 Weekly Janitorial services: $1,896 annually
 Twice-weekly landscaping and specialized lawn care: $10,294 annually  Routine general Public Works maintenance services: $5,225 annually, based on an estimated 50 hours of maintenance staff labor. Public Works services included routine minor repairs and maintenance of the facility, such as plumbing, irrigation or electrical issues, or repair and replacement of fixtures and building components.

Upon the adoption of the agreement, HBLBC is now responsible for all maintenance and care of the facility, including janitorial, landscaping and specialized lawn care, and maintenance.

The City pays for overhead costs to the facility such as water and electricity. Water and electricity costs are combined on the same meters and cannot be itemized and therefore, the City will continue support HBLBC for such services. Trash services are currently included as part of the City’s services. HBLBC is in the process of coordinating with the City’s trash service provider to establish a separate trash service for the facility.

HBLBC’s other operational ongoing annual expenditures total approximately $4,075, including:
 Website: $500 annually
 Insurance: $1,200 annually
 Supplemental maintenance, including lawn seeding, fertilization, and aeration:
$2,375
o Note: This is in addition to the routine lawn seeding, fertilization, and aeration. The supplemental services are typically completed in advance of events or tournaments, or at such times as HBLBC determines additional treatment is necessary.

Additional expenses may include equipment purchases, tables or chairs, facility

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amenities, and event-related supplies, as needed, at costs that vary year by year.

Capital Improvement Needs
In 2025, the City replaced the staircase entrance to the facility with a fully accessible ramp to bring the access needs to HBLBC up to current requirements; this work was completed as part of the Clark Building Renovation Project – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project – 689. While this improvement greatly enhanced access to the facility, a complete accessibility assessment of the site still needs to be completed by a Certified Access Professional in accordance with the City’s Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to fully evaluate all items requiring improvements to meet current ADA public facility requirements.

Staff has also received numerous requests from HBLBC regarding the current conditions of the facility, including the need for complete roof replacement and other deferred maintenance items in the building and on its premises. In recent years, staff has installed a tarp as an interim measure to address urgent roofing needs particularly during inclement weather and rain. As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget process, Council approved the creation of CIP637 Lawn Bowling Building Roofing. The project would perform the necessary abatement requirements and install a new roof on the lawn bowling building as well as the portion of the Public Works storage shed that is attached to the northerly side of the lawn bowling building.

The recently adopted agreement includes terms that indicate that any future CIP project shall be addressed through a separate agreement with consideration of costsharing between HBLBC and the City or reimbursement to the City for costs associated with the project.

Current Usage, Future Usage, and Potential Repurposing of the Facility The Commission’s feedback on HBLBC's current use and management of the facility, future use and management of the facility, and potential repurposing of the facility for City Council provided at its August 4, 2026 meeting, is summarized below.

The Commission’s discussion reflected support for the continued use of the facility for lawn bowling, with Commissioners also identifying opportunities to expand participation, community access, and programming through partnerships with the City and nonprofit organizations.

Commissioners noted the historical significance of the facility and the longstanding presence of lawn bowling in the community and the social and recreational opportunities HBLBC provides, including opportunities for participants of different ages, specifically older adults and individuals with varying physical abilities and limitations. Commissioners also noted the Club’s volunteer involvement, community

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outreach, and efforts to introduce new participants to the activity.

The Commission discussed opportunities to increase community awareness and participation in lawn bowling. Suggestions included continued outreach to Hermosa Beach residents, promotion of free lawn bowling instruction, and consideration of additional programming or activities that could occur at the facility without materially interfering with lawn bowling operations and grounds, such as yoga. Potential opportunities to increase participation and generate additional revenue through programming, memberships, and private rentals were also discussed, as well as partnership with the City through both the Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center and the Contract Class Program.

Management, maintenance, and communication between HBLBC and the City were recurring topics. Commissioners discussed the Club’s responsibilities under its agreement with the City, including increased responsibility for maintenance and care of the facility and concern about how HBLBC’s current revenue would meet the terms, and suggested potential options could be increasing costs of memberships.

The Commission also discussed potential alternative uses of the facility in response to City Council’s direction. Alternative uses mentioned during the discussion included a location for a dog park, a site for a potential municipal community pool, and an outdoor secured picnic or event area. Additionally, the Commission mentioned allowing Clark Building renters the option to rent out the Lawn Bowling facility for an outdoor extension of their rental or event. Commissioners acknowledged that the suitability of alternative uses would need to be evaluated in relation to the site, community needs, available park space, and the existing use of the facility. No specific alternative use was recommended by the Commission.

The Commission’s feedback was consistent with continuing and potentially expanding HBLBC’s current use of the facility, while also identifying opportunities for increased community outreach, participation, programming partnerships, and ongoing communication regarding facility operations and needs. The Commission also recommended that HBLBC provide an annual presentation to the Commission regarding its operations, including membership, programming, successes, challenges, facility needs, and maintenance.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation to receive and file this informational report.

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Attachments:

1. Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club License Agreement

2. Lawn Bowling Club Deed
Respectfully Submitted by: Kambria Vint, Recreation Supervisor Concur: Brian Sousa, Parks and Recreation Manager
Concur: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director
Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885

LICENSE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

THE HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB
This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club (an unincorporated association, or such other legal entity as may hereafter be established, with its principal place of business at P.O. Box 132, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“Licensee”). City and Licensee are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City owns the Clark Complex, including the lawn bowling green and clubhouse depicted on Exhibit A ("Facilities").

B. Licensee is a volunteer-operated lawn bowling organization that has historically conducted lawn bowling activities at the Facilities.

C. The Parties desire to establish a temporary agreement governing Licensee's continued use of the Facilities.

D. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is supported by the public recreational benefits provided by Licensee together with Licensee's obligations regarding public access, maintenance, insurance, indemnification, and operation of the Facilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

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

2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until one year from the Effective Date, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein (“Term”). Upon expiration of the initial Term, this Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2

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Agreement may continue on a month-to-month basis upon the mutual written agreement of the Parties. Any such month-to-month extension shall automatically renew for successive thirty (30) day periods unless terminated by either Party pursuant to this Agreement.

3. Compensation
a. Use Charges. Licensee shall pay the City applicable fees for the use of the Facilities in the amount of one dollar ($1) annually, commencing on the date of execution of this Agreement and on each anniversary of such date of execution. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the monetary license fee does not represent the sole consideration supporting this Agreement. The City has determined that Licensee's obligations under this Agreement (including public access requirements, recreational programming, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, indemnification obligations, operational responsibilities, and other public benefits provided by Licensee) constitute substantial additional consideration supporting the City's decision to grant this License. b. Future Capital Improvements. The Parties acknowledge that the City may undertake future capital improvements affecting the Facilities.

Any future cost-sharing, reimbursement, or capital improvement obligations shall be addressed through a separate agreement or amendment approved by the City.
c. Public Benefit. The Parties acknowledge that the Facilities are located on City-owned property dedicated to public recreational purposes and that this Agreement serves a valid public purpose through recreational programming, public access, and community use of the Facilities.

4. Use of Facilities
a. Facilities Subject to License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees to allow Licensee to use the Facilities for the purpose of conducting the Activities consistent with the public recreational purposes of the Clark Complex and the public-benefit findings supporting this Agreement.
b. Terms of License. With this License, the City grants the Licensee the limited right to use the Facilities for the specific purpose named herein. Any License or permission granted hereunder is subject to the discretion, approval, and direction of the City throughout the term and duration of the License; and the City retains the authority to supervise, control, and/or terminate any activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement (including without limitation activities determined by the City to create unsafe conditions, interfere with public access, Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2

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or violate applicable law or City policy). The City hereby designates the Parks and Recreation Director or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). Licensee shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee.
c. Rules and Regulations for Use of Facilities. Licensee shall comply with the rules and regulations for use of the Facilities as set forth on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit B and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
d. Care and Maintenance of Facilities. Licensee shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Facilities as set forth on Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

5. Terms
a. Non-assignment of License. The permission, rights, and privileges granted hereunder are nonexclusive and nontransferable. Licensee shall not (either voluntarily or by action of law) assign or transfer this License or any obligation, right, title, or interest assumed by Licensee herein without the prior written consent of the City. If Licensee attempts an assignment or transfer of this License or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may at its option terminate the License; and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Licensee or its assignee or transferee.
b. Surrender and Repair of Damage. Upon the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this License, Licensee shall surrender the Facilities within thirty (30) days following notice of termination (or earlier if required by this Agreement) in the same condition as received free from hazards and clear of all debris and of all property of Licensee (or its agents or invitees). Licensee shall promptly, at its sole cost, repair any and all damage to the Facilities and any personal property located thereon caused by Licensee (or its agents or invitees).

Licensee shall obtain City’s prior approval of any party to be used by Licensee to conduct such repair work. If Licensee damages Facilities or any personal property, the final repair costs owed by Licensee shall be determined by the City, and shall be paid by Licensee within five (5) days of City’s demand therefor. Licensee’s obligations under this Section shall survive the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement.
c. Compliance with Laws; Regulatory Approvals. Licensee shall (at its sole expense) conduct and cause to be conducted all activities on the Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2

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Facilities in compliance with all laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and orders of any governmental or other regulatory entity; and whether or not in the contemplation of the Parties. Such laws shall include but are not limited to local, state, and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and public accommodations. Licensee agrees to conduct the Activities at all times in a safe and prudent manner with full regard to the public safety, and to observe all applicable regulations and requests of the City (and other government agencies responsible for public safety). Licensee shall, at its sole expense, procure and maintain in force at all times during its use of the Facilities any and all licenses or approvals necessary to conduct the Activities. In addition, Licensee shall ensure that all programs, services, and activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement comply with applicable accessibility requirements including reasonable accommodations and programmatic access obligations under state and Federal law.
d. Utilities. The City may continue providing utility services to the Facilities during the term of this Agreement. The City reserves the right to implement utility cost recovery, reimbursement, allocation, sub-metering, or separate utility service requirements upon written notice to Licensee. e. City’s Right to Cure Defaults by Licensee. If Licensee defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement, City may (at its sole option) remedy such failure for Licensee’s account and at Licensee’s expense by providing Licensee with three (3) days prior written or oral notice of City’s intention to cure such default (except that no such prior notice shall be required in the event of an emergency as determined by City). Licensee shall pay to City upon demand all costs, damages, expenses, or liabilities incurred by City (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) in remedying or attempting to remedy such default. Licensee’s obligations under this Section shall survive the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement. f. As Is Condition of Facilities; Disclaimer of Representations.

Licensee accepts the use of the Facilities in its “As Is” condition without representation or warranty of any kind by City (its officers, agents, or employees) including without limitation the suitability or safety of the Facilities or any Facilities on the Facilities for Licensee’s use; except that nothing herein shall relieve the City of obligations imposed by non-waivable provisions of law. g. No Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations hereunder may be assigned, conveyed, or delegated by the Licensee unless first approved by the City by written instrument executed and approved in the same manner as this Agreement.

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h. No Joint Ventures or Partnership; Independent Licensee. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties.

Licensee shall be solely responsible for all matters relating to payment of its employees (including without limitation compliance with any and all Federal, state, or local law and regulations).
i. Impossibility of Performance. If for any reason an unforeseen event occurs which is beyond the control of the Parties which event renders impossible the fulfillment of any term of this Agreement, the Parties shall have no right to nor claim for damages against the other.
j. Possessory Interest Taxes. Licensee recognizes and understands that this Agreement may create a possessory interest subject to property taxation and that Licensee may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such interest under applicable law. Licensee agrees to pay taxes of any kind (including possessory interest taxes, if any) that may be lawfully assessed on Licensee’s interest under this Agreement or use of the Facilities pursuant hereto; and to pay any other taxes, excises, licenses, permit charges, or assessments based on Licensee’s usage of the Facilities that may be imposed upon Licensee by applicable law.
k. Organizational Status. Licensee shall take the following actions:
(1) apply for incorporation as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date of this Agreement; (2) diligently pursue such incorporation and shall provide documentation reasonably requested by the City demonstrating compliance with this Section; (3) obtain and maintain California nonprofit public benefit corporation status within twelve (12) months following the Effective Date, unless the City Manager grants a written extension for good cause shown; and (4) promptly notify the City of any material change in its organizational status, good standing, tax status, or authority to conduct business in the State of California.

6. Waiver of Claims
a. Except as otherwise provided by law, neither City (nor the City Council or any of its commissions, departments, boards, officers, agents, or employees) shall be liable for any damage to the property of Licensee (its officers, agents, employees, invitees, Licensees, or subcontractors or their employees) or for any bodily injury or death to such persons; or for any other loss resulting or arising from the condition of the Facilities or its use by Licensee. b. Licensee fully releases, waives, and discharges forever any and all claims, demands, rights, and causes of action against (and covenants not to Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2

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sue) City (its departments, commissions, officers, directors, and employees; and all persons acting by, through, or under each of them under any present or future laws, statutes, or regulations): (1) for any claim or event relating to the condition of the Facilities or Licensee’s use thereof; and (2) in the event that City exercises its right to suspend, revoke, or terminate this Agreement. c. In connection with the foregoing release, Licensee
acknowledges that it is familiar with Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” _______
Initials
d. Licensee acknowledges that the releases contained herein include all known and unknown, disclosed and undisclosed, and anticipated and unanticipated claims. Licensee realizes and acknowledges that it has agreed upon this Agreement in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, it nevertheless intends to waive the benefit of Civil Code Section 1542; or any statute or other similar law now or later in effect. The releases contained herein shall survive any cancellation or termination of this Agreement.

7. Ownership. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement does not represent or give Licensee any additional right or interest of title in or to the Property whatsoever, but only grants a license for the License Area. a. Public Access. Licensee shall provide reasonable public access and recreational opportunities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex. Licensee shall not restrict access in a manner inconsistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex. Licensee shall also maintain and publish a schedule of public instruction and access hours, and shall provide such schedule to the City upon request. b. Failure to provide Public Access. The public access
requirements set forth herein are material terms of this Agreement and constitute a significant component of the public benefit and consideration supporting the City's approval of this License. Failure to maintain such public access may constitute grounds for termination pursuant to Section 12.

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evidence satisfactory to the City demonstrating compliance with all insurance required under this section. In addition, Licensee shall not allow any contractor, vendor, event operator, tournament organizer, renter, or other third-party user to utilize the Facilities until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Licensee shall maintain the following minimum coverages:
(1) Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per
occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate.
(2) Automobile Liability (including hired and non-owned automobiles): $1,000,000 per occurrence.
(3) Directors and Officers Liability: $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate.
(4) Workers' Compensation: Statutory limits, if Licensee employs paid employees.
(5) Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, if Licensee employs paid employees.
b. If requested, Licensee may satisfy electronic data security obligations through a Data Breach or Cyber Privacy endorsement with limits of not less than $50,000.
c. The City (its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on the Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability policies. d. All required insurance shall be primary and non-contributory to any insurance maintained by the City.
e. Licensee shall obtain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City to the extent commercially available.
f. Prior to occupancy or use of the Facilities, Licensee shall provide certificates of insurance and endorsements demonstrating compliance with this Section.
g. All required insurance shall be issued by insurers authorized to transact business in California with an A.M. Best rating of not less than A, unless otherwise approved by the City.
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notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material reduction in coverage, except ten (10) days' notice for cancellation due to non-payment of premium. i. Failure to maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.

9. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Licensee shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Licensee (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Licensee’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Licensee's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers).

Licensee’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. In addition, Licensee’s duty to defend arises immediately upon tender by the City and is separate from and independent of the duty to indemnify.

10. Compliance with Law; Laws and Venue
a. Compliance with Law. Licensee shall comply with all
applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements).
b. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

11. Termination. City reserves the right to suspend all activities or to cancel or terminate this Agreement upon the happening of the following conditions, and the City shall incur no liability or obligation upon exercising any of the termination rights listed herein:

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a. Termination Without Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other Party. Upon expiration of such notice period, this Agreement shall terminate and Licensee shall surrender the Facilities in accordance with this Agreement. b. Immediate Termination Rights. Notwithstanding subsection (a), City reserves the right to immediately suspend activities or terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the events set forth below. c. Failure to Pay. Licensee fails to promptly pay all fees or charges under this Agreement when due.
d. Failure to Cure. Licensee fails to cure any non-compliance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement within ten (10) days of receiving City’s notification of such failure, if such failure cannot be reasonably cured within ten (10) days, or if Licensee fails to commence to cure such failure within such ten (10) day period and to diligently pursue such cure to completion; provided that in no event shall such period allowed to cure extend beyond sixty (60) days from the date of notification of such failure.
e. Emergency. The City determines in its sole discretion that there is an emergency requiring cancellation or termination of this Agreement. f. Safety. The City determines in its sole discretion that there are safety concerns requiring cancellation or termination of this Agreement. g. Public Access, Insurance, and Legal Compliance. Licensee fails to maintain required public access, insurance coverage, compliance with applicable laws or accessibility obligations, or compliance with Section 5(l) regarding organizational status requirements.

12. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Parks and Recreation Director
Email: [email protected]
Licensee
Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club
P.O. Box 132
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Lawn Bowling Club President
Email: [email protected]
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13. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the Parties.

14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Licensee shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

15. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

16. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

17. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

18. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

19. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.

20. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

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21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement.

22. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

23. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

LICENSE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

THE HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Tony Crutchfield
Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club
President

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Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885

EXHIBIT A

FACILITIES
Lawn Bowling Green
Clubhouse Patio
Storage
: Approximate Limit of Licensee Area
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EXHIBIT B

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF FACILITIES
A. Licensee may only use the Facilities during the hours of [7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.]; provided that Licensee may use the Facilities at other times with the written consent of Licensor. Licensor reserves the right from time to time to notify Licensee of times when the Facilities will be unavailable for use by Licensee (whether due to public safety, repair and maintenance activities, special events, or any other reason).

B. Licensee shall allow public access for use of the Facilities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Hermosa Beach Clark Complex (“Clark Complex”). Licensee acknowledges that public access and public recreational programming constitute material consideration supporting this Agreement and a significant component of the public benefit findings adopted by the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) in connection with Licensee's use of the Facilities.

1. Licensee shall provide reasonable public access and
recreational opportunities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex and shall maintain publicly available information regarding participation opportunities and scheduled activities.

2. Nothing herein shall require unrestricted access to operational, storage, maintenance, administrative, or safety-restricted areas of the Facilities.

The City reserves the right to determine whether Licensee’s public access obligations are being reasonably satisfied.

C. Licensee may conduct events, tournaments, instructional programs, and similar recreational activities at the Facilities consistent with the Agreement and applicable City requirements.

D. Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that all third-party users comply with applicable laws, permits, insurance requirements, and operational requirements imposed by the Agreement.

E. Upon request, Licensee shall provide documentation reasonably requested by the City relating to events, tournaments, rentals, insurance, permits, or public-access activities conducted at the Facilities.

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reasonably requested by the City demonstrating compliance with those requirements.".

G. Licensee shall not construct or place any permanent structures, signs or improvements on the Facilities, nor shall Licensee alter any existing structures, signs or improvements on the Facilities, without the prior written consent of the City, which may be granted or withheld in City’s sole and absolute discretion. Any unauthorized alteration or improvement may be removed by the City at Licensee’s sole cost and expense.

H. Licensee shall not conduct any unauthorized, unlawful, or hazardous activities on or about the Facilities that constitute waste or nuisance.

I. Licensee shall be responsible for damage to the Facilities caused by Licensee (its officers, members, agents, contractors, invitees, participants, or authorized users).

J. Licensee shall not cause any Hazardous Material (defined as follows) to be brought upon, kept, used, stored, released, generated, or disposed of in, on, or about the Facilities; or transported to or from the Facilities. Licensee shall immediately notify Licensor of any release or suspected release of Hazardous Material. Licensee shall comply with all laws requiring notice of such releases or threatened releases to governmental agencies, and shall take all action necessary to mitigate the release or minimize the spread of contamination. In the event of a release of Hazardous Material, Licensee shall (without cost to Licensor and in accordance with all laws and regulations) return the Facilities to the condition immediately prior to the release. Licensee shall allow Licensor to participate in any discussion with governmental agencies regarding any settlement agreement, cleanup or abatement agreement, consent decree, or other compromise proceeding involving Hazardous Material. Licensee shall bear all costs associated with remediation, cleanup, restoration, investigation, monitoring, and compliance arising from any release of Hazardous Material caused by Licensee or its operations.

K. For purposes of this Agreement, “Hazardous Material” includes without limitation the following: any material defined as a “hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant” pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 as amended (Sections 9601 et seq. to Title 4 of the U.S. Code) or pursuant to Section 25316 of the California Health and Safety Code; a “hazardous waste” listed pursuant to Section 25140 of the California Health and Safety Code; any asbestos and asbestos containing materials; and any petroleum including without limitation crude oil or any fraction thereof, natural gas, or natural gas liquids.

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EXHIBIT C

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES
A. Licensee understands and acknowledges that the Facilities are being licensed for use in “as-is” condition. Licensee shall be responsible for all repairs, maintenance, and replacement resulting from its use of the Facilities (including those arising from ordinary wear and tear, and including prompt correction of unsafe or hazardous conditions) arising from or related to Licensee’s activities, operations, invitees, guests, contractors, or third-party users. Licensee further acknowledges that it has independently inspected the Facilities, and accepts responsibility for identifying and reporting unsafe conditions associated with Licensee’s use and operations.

B. Licensee shall be solely responsible (at its own cost and expense) for the ongoing operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the Facilities associated with Licensee’s use and activities as part of the operational responsibilities and public benefits supporting the Agreement and constituting part of the consideration supporting Licensee's continued use of the Facilities (including but not limited to janitorial services (all trash, recyclables, and green waste, collection and disposal associated with Licensee’s operations, activities, rentals, tournaments, and events, landscaping); landscaping; routine maintenance of restroom facilities and irrigation systems; event-related cleanup; operational supervision; and ongoing upkeep necessary to maintain the Facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.

C. Licensee shall have access and control of the irrigation control box for the Facilities’ irrigation systems. The City shall retain a key for access when necessary.

D. Licensee acknowledges that the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) does not guarantee or provide ongoing maintenance services for the Facilities beyond baseline municipal services provided at the City’s discretion under the Agreement.

1. Any request for City assistance shall be subject to City approval and, if approved, may be billed to Licensee at the City’s full cost of service.

Nothing herein shall obligate the City to provide maintenance, staffing, repair, or operational support beyond such services (if any) expressly approved by the City in writing. Licensee acknowledges that existing trash collection services and utility services may currently be partially provided through shared City operations or infrastructure.

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2. Nothing herein obligates the City to continue providing such services without reimbursement or cost allocation in the future.

E. The City may (in its discretion) undertake capital improvements affecting the Facilities. Any future cost-sharing, reimbursement, or capital improvement obligations shall be governed by a separate agreement or amendment approved by the City. Nothing contained herein shall obligate the City to undertake any capital improvement project or create any right to continued occupancy based upon Licensee's contribution toward any improvement.

F. Licensee will immediately report all vandalism, property damage, criminal activity, unsafe conditions, or suspected unlawful activity occurring at the Facilities to the City designated liaison upon discovery.

G. Licensee confirms its acknowledgement that all City properties are smoke-free facilities.

H. Licensee shall not mark, drill, or deface any walls, ceilings, floors, wood, or iron work without City's written consent.

I. Licensee confirms its acknowledgment that no signs, banners, or awning shall be erected or maintained upon or attached to the outside of the facility, building, fencing, walls, or placed in any windows without prior approval of the City. All window treatments must receive prior approval of the City.

Temporary signage associated with approved events shall comply with all City requirements and shall be removed immediately following the applicable event.

J. Licensee agrees to restore the Facilities and surrounding affected areas upon termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the Agreement to the same or better condition as existing as of the date of execution of the Agreement (excepting any repairs or alterations which were approved in writing by City, and reasonable wear and tear excepted), and in the event Licensee fails to restore the Facilities as provided herein, agrees to pay City upon demand the reasonable cost to restore the Facilities in accordance with this provision. City shall have sole discretion to determine whether restoration is satisfactory and whether additional remediation or repair is required.

K. Licensee is prohibited from making any alterations performing any construction whatsoever on the Facilities without the express written approval of City. Any such approval shall include provisions to protect City from potential liens of labor and material persons. Any unauthorized alteration or construction may be removed or corrected by the City at Licensee’s sole cost and expense.

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L. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that City may access the Facilities at any time for inspection, maintenance, repair, emergency response, code compliance, public safety purposes, or to verify compliance with this Agreement. City agrees to make reasonable efforts to contact the Licensee designated emergency contact prior to access to Facilities during off hours.

Licensee agrees to provide any door and alarm code access and instructions if applicable.

M. Licensee shall provide emergency contact information for a party responsible for Licensee should the City require immediate correspondence.

Contact may occur at any time. Licensee shall update such emergency contact information promptly upon any change.

N. The City shall be responsible for the installation of the winter tarp on the roof of the clubhouse. The City’s installation of the winter tarp shall not create any continuing maintenance obligation or assumption of liability by the City for roof conditions or water intrusion.

O. Licensee agrees to inform the City immediately of any and all identified potential safety hazards, accessibility concerns, structural deficiencies, environmental concerns, or risks associated with the Facilities.

P. Licensee shall ensure that all programs, services, and activities conducted at the Facilities comply with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) accessibility requirements including provision of reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and programmatic access as required by applicable Federal and state law.

1. Licensee acknowledges that because the Facilities are located on City-owned public property, the City retains responsibility for City-wide ADA transition planning, barrier inventory obligations, and structural accessibility compliance required by law (subject to available funding, prioritization, and applicable legal requirements).

2. Nothing herein shall relieve Licensee of responsibility for operational or programmatic accessibility obligations arising from Licensee’s activities, events, or operations.

3. Licensee shall promptly notify the City of any known accessibility complaint, claim, barrier, or requested accommodation relating to the Facilities or Licensee’s activities.

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contractors, volunteers, vendors, renters, tournament participants, and third-party users. Licensee shall maintain incident reporting procedures and shall promptly provide written notice to the City of any accident, injury, claim, or safety-related incident occurring at the Facilities.

R. Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that all third-party users of the Facilities comply with the requirements of this Agreement and applicable City policies including maintenance, cleanup, safety, insurance, and indemnification requirements.

S. Any inspection, approval, maintenance assistance, review, or oversight by the City shall not relieve Licensee of its obligations under this Agreement; nor constitute an assumption of duty by the City with respect to the condition, operation, or safety of the Facilities.

T. Licensee acknowledges that its use of the Facilities is temporary and subject to the term and termination provisions of the Agreement. Nothing contained in this Exhibit shall create any right to renewal, extension, continued occupancy, continued maintenance support, future capital improvements, or reimbursement for improvements made by Licensee.

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Coverage is only extended to U.S. events and activities. ** NOTICE TO TEXAS INSUREDS: The Insurer for the purchasing group may not be subject to all the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Texas.

ACORD 25 (2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 07/28/2026
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE

OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement onthis certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

CONTACT NAME: Mass Merchandising
PHONE
(A/C, No, Ext): 1-800-426-2889 FAX(A/C, No): 1-260-459-5105 E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

PRODUCER
CUSTOMER ID:

PRODUCER
K&K Insurance Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2338
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2338
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
INSURER A: AIG Specialty Insurance Company 26883
INSURER B:

INSURER C:

INSURER D:

INSURER E:

INSURED: 2001654092 CP# 14115
Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club
PO Box 132
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
A Member of the Sports, Leisure & Entertainment RPG
INSURER F:

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2000750623 REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED.

NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE

ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDLINSD
SUBR

WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $2,000,000

CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES
(Ea Occurrence) $1,000,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $5,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $2,000,000
GEN’L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $5,000,000 POLICY PROJECT LOC PRODUCTS – COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $2,000,000
A
OTHER:

X 9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26
12:01AM
01/16/27
12:01 AM
LEGAL LIAB TO PARTICIPANTS $2,000,000
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea
accident) $2,000,000
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person)

OWNED AUTOS
ONLY

SCHEDULED
AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
A
X

HIRED AUTOS
ONLY X

NON-OWNED

AUTOS ONLY
9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26
12:01 AM
01/16/27
12:01 AM
PROPERTY DAMAGE(Per accident)

UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE

EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE

DED RETENTION

PER STATUTE OTHER
Y / N E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L. DISEASE – EA EMPLOYEE

WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/ EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
N/A
E.L. DISEASE – POLICY LIMIT
A MEDICAL PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS 9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26 PRIMARY MEDICAL 12:01 AM
01/16/27
12:01 AM EXCESS MEDICAL $100,000
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Sport(s): Lawn Bowling Age(s): 20 & Over
City of Hermosa Beach, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are added as an additional insured, but only for liability caused, in whole or in part, by the acts or omissions of the named insured.

This certificate replaces certificate#2000716111 effective 07/23/2026

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE

EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Owner/Manager/Lessor of Premises AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

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CG 20 26 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 2 of 2 POLICY NUMBER: 9YAPG0001334486101 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 26 12 19
THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

ADDITIONAL INSURED – DESIGNATED

PERSON OR ORGANIZATION
This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART

SCHEDULE
Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) City of Hermosa Beach, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers 1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Named Insured: Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club
CP# 14115
Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations.

A. Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to
include as an additional insured the person(s) or
organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only
with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused,
in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the
acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf:

1. In the performance of your ongoing operations; or

2. In connection with your premises owned by or
rented to you.

However:

1. The insurance afforded to such additional insured
only applies to the extent permitted by law; and

2. If coverage provided to the additional insured
is required by a contract or agreement, the
insurance afforded to such additional insured will
not be broader than that which you are required
by the contract or agreement to provide for such
additional insured.

B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these
additional insureds, the following is added to Section
III – Limits Of Insurance:

If coverage provided to the additional insured is
required by a contract or agreement, the most we will
pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount
of insurance:

1. Required by the contract or agreement; or

2. Available under the applicable limits of insurance;
whichever is less.

This endorsement shall not increase the applicable
limits of insurance.

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City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4
Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-089
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE

MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Continued from the meeting of July 28, 2026

APPROVE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Award and approve a professional services agreement (“Agreement”) for Revenue Measure Informational Communications Consulting Services with the selected consultant for a not-to-exceed (“NTE”) amount based on the scope of services selected by City Council for a one-year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form attached, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Executive Summary:

At its July 28, 2026 meeting, City Council directed staff to evaluate additional cost proposals and à la carte options for public education services related to the proposed one-half cent local sales tax measure. Staff contacted additional firms; all but one declined due to the compressed election timeline and existing client commitments. Staff subsequently received a proposal from Communications LAB and compared it with TeamCivX's proposal. Council may select either consultant and desired scope of services, with the final not-to-exceed (NTE) amount based on the services selected.

Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
June 23, 2026
The City Council directed staff to move forward with placing a ½-cent local sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot and return with the required ballot language, fiscal analysis, and resolutions for Council consideration.

July 28, 2026 The City Council voted to place a ½-cent local sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, approving the
required ballot language and resolutions to submit the measure to Hermosa Beach voters (4-1 vote).

City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4
Meeting Date Description
July 28, 2026 The City Council considered an agreement with TeamCivX to provide strategic communications and public education services related to the November 2026 local sales tax measure and voted to continue the item to a future meeting.

Discussion:

Following City Council's direction to pursue a potential one-half cent local sales tax measure for the November 2026 General Municipal Election, staff evaluated consultant services to provide factual, impartial public education and strategic communications related to the measure.

At its July 28, 2026 meeting, Council directed staff to further evaluate costs and opportunities to obtain services on an à la carte basis. Staff subsequently contacted additional communications and public affairs firms. Due to the limited timeframe before the November 3, 2026 election and existing client commitments, all but one declined to submit a proposal. Communications LAB submitted an alternative proposal dated August 8, 2026. Staff compared the proposals from TeamCivX and Communications LAB based on scope, cost, relevant experience, and flexibility.

TeamCivX
TeamCivX proposes a flat $20,000 consulting fee. Services include informational messaging and fact sheets, talking points and FAQs, message training, website and social media content, presentations, mailings and advertising, and stakeholder outreach.

TeamCivX would also provide copywriting and graphic design and coordinate printing, mailing, and advertising.

In addition to the consulting fee, TeamCivX estimates $10,750 per voter mailing to approximately 8,110 registered-voter households and recommends approximately $5,000 for digital media and other collateral. Reimbursable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses would be additional.

TeamCivX has extensive California revenue-measure experience, including recent successful sales tax measures for Manhattan Beach and Torrance and bond and parcel tax measures for several South Bay school districts. The firm states that its partners have worked on more than 100 city tax measures.

Communications LAB
Communications LAB proposes a $28,000 NTE base program using a blended hourly rate of $140. The scope includes strategic messaging, graphic design and digital materials, social media content and advertising management, media relations, leadership and Council talking-points training, two educational videos, a stakeholder presentation deck, project management, and $3,500 in digital advertising. Communications LAB also

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provided à la carte options, including voter mailings estimated at $6,000–$9,500 each, additional videos at $3,200–$3,600 each, additional digital advertising, print advertising, and door-to-door outreach.

Cost Comparison
Because the proposals differ in scope, the base consulting fees are not directly comparable.

Cost Component TeamCivX Communications LAB
Base consulting/program $20,000 $28,000 NTE
Digital media/advertising Approx. $5,000 additional $3,500 included Educational videos Not separately priced 2 included
One voter mailing $10,750 $6,000–$9,500
Two voter mailings $21,500 $12,000–$19,000
Approx. total with one mailing $35,750 $34,000–$37,500
Approx. total with two mailings $46,500 $40,000–$47,000 Regardless of the consultant or scope selected, all City-funded communications would be limited to factual, impartial informational materials. The Agreement would prohibit the use of City funds for advocacy, and public-facing materials would be subject to City Attorney review and approval to ensure compliance with applicable California law governing publicly funded ballot measure communications.

Considerations Regarding In-House Communications
While certain informational activities could be performed by City staff, staff does not recommend relying exclusively on an in-house approach. California law permits the City to provide factual, impartial information regarding a ballot measure but prohibits the use of public resources to advocate for its passage or defeat. Engaging a consultant with specific ballot measure experience provides specialized expertise in developing effective public education materials while maintaining this important distinction.

Consultants also provide expertise in translating complex fiscal and survey information into accessible communications and coordinating messaging across mail, digital media, video, and community outreach. This approach provides dedicated resources during a compressed election timeline, preserves staff capacity for core City and election-related responsibilities, and supports a consistent and legally compliant public education effort.

Options for Council Consideration:

Option 1: Approve an Agreement with Communications LAB for strategic communications and public education services; select the desired scope, including any à la carte services; authorize an NTE amount based on the selected scope; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

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Option 2: Approve an Agreement with TeamCivX for strategic communications and public education services; select the desired scope, including mailings, digital media, collateral, and other services; authorize an NTE amount based on the selected scope; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Option 3: Direct staff to modify the scope of services with either consultant and establish an NTE amount consistent with Council's selected scope.

Option 4: Decline to approve an Agreement and provide alternative direction to staff.

Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact will depend on the consultant and scope of services selected by City Council. Communications LAB's base proposal is $28,000, with additional services available à la carte. With one voter mailing, the estimated total is approximately $34,000– $37,500; with two mailings, approximately $40,000–$47,000, before other optional services. TeamCivX proposes a $20,000 consulting fee, plus approximately $10,750 per voter mailing, approximately $5,000 in recommended digital media and collateral, and reimbursable expenses.

The final agreement will establish an NTE amount based on the scope of services selected by Council. Funding for the NTE will be provided through General Funds appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment.

Agreement Request
Agreement Request
Amount
FY 2026-27 Budget Dept.

Account
Total Contract
Amount
Consulting
Agreement $50,000 001-1214-4322 $TBD
Attachments:

1. TeamCivX Proposal

2. Communications LAB Proposal

3. Sample PSA
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

PROPOSAL FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL

COMMUNICATION CONSULTING SERVICES
July 2026
Prepared by:

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Sara Russo
Senior Management Analyst
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Dear Ms. Russo:

On behalf of TeamCivX, I appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal to help the City of Hermosa Beach provide impartial informational communication to local residents related to your proposed sales tax measure. Our firm is proud of our established track record of successful revenue measures in the South Bay, including recent successful sales tax measures for the cities of Manhattan Beach and Torrance as well as successful bond and parcel tax measures for Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, all within the last four years.

The partners at TeamCivX are seasoned and experienced strategy and communications consultants with unmatched experience evaluating the feasibility of local funding measures, designing measures for the ballot that align with community priorities, and implementing informational communication efforts to raise awareness of funding needs and a potential ballot measure.

TeamCivX is uniquely positioned to support the City of Hermosa Beach in this effort for the following reasons:
• Unmatched Experience and Success in the South Bay. Over the past 20 years, I have served as a consultant to many public agencies in the South Bay region, including City of Manhattan Beach, City of Torrance, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This work has resulted in successful sales tax measures, charter amendments, storm drain fees, school bonds, and parcel tax measures. • Unmatched City Tax Measure Experience. For over two decades, the partners at TeamCivX have been the go-to consultants for public agencies seeking to pass a revenue measure. We have passed over 100 city tax measures in a diverse set of cities throughout our home state of California. We maintain a success rate of over 90% and our experience includes sales taxes, utility taxes (UUTs), hotel taxes (TOTs), business license taxes, (BLTs) property transfer taxes, parcel taxes, general obligation bonds, vacancy taxes, assessments and fees.
• Experience Navigating Challenging Environments. A revenue measure proposal is impacted by many factors far beyond our control, including the state of economy, political division, the public’s trust in government and other factors. We’ve helped our clients navigate economic downturns, partisan division, controversy, and other challenges to achieve success. We believe in the civic process and work hard to bring people together to build stronger communities. • Multimedia Communications Experts. Part of our job is to help you get your message to the right people so that we build public awareness of your funding needs and proposed measure. People receive their information in many different ways these days. We are experts in traditional communication methods including direct mail and earned media. We are also experts in digital media, including utilizing social media, digital advertising, and video.

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• Capacity to Serve You. TeamCivX’s seasoned partners and well-trained staff have both the knowledge and the capacity to serve your needs throughout the revenue measure process. I will personally lead your project and be your primary point of contact. I will be supported by one of our experienced Client Service Managers who will help manage project logistics to ensure the plans I develop are executed on time, on budget, and with precision.

The remainder of this proposal provides more information about our experience, approach and scope of services, our proposed fees, and my résumé. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 415-810-8053 or at [email protected].

Thank you,
Charles Heath
Partner, TeamCivX

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About TeamCivX
TeamCivX is a Limited Liability Company managed by its five founding partners: Charles Heath, Jared Boigon, Barry Barnes, Joy Kummer, and Jeremy Hauser. While TeamCivX is a relatively new venture formed in early 2023 by the former partners and staff at TBWBH Props & Measures, we are a team of seasoned professionals who collectively bring over a century of experience developing and passing bond and tax measures in California. Individually we each bring between 10 and 25 years of experience and all of us have worked together for over a decade.

We are proud to be California’s leading strategy and communications consultants with unmatched experience evaluating the feasibility of local funding measures, designing measures for the ballot that align with community priorities, and implementing informational communication efforts to raise awareness of your needs and a potential ballot measure. The partners at TeamCivX are frequent presenters and expert panelists for the League of Cities and other similar organizations representing California municipalities and public agencies.

Each of our projects is led by one of the firm’s partners with decades of experience on local revenue measures.

Each of our projects is also supported by one of our experienced and well-trained Client Service Managers. The staff role on our projects is limited to logistical coordination to ensure that the strategies, plans and messaging developed by the lead partner are executed on time, on budget and with precision.

In addition to partners and staff, TeamCivX has a well-developed network of contract graphic designers, videographers, photographers, printers, mailhouses, ad buyers, and other professional resources that will be utilized as needed to execute planned strategies.

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Informational Outreach and Awareness Building
Given that True North Research’s recent polling in Hermosa Beach shows a viable path forward for a sales tax measure, our next step will be to develop and implement an informational communications plan to raise awareness of your funding needs, while also introducing your proposed measure and providing opportunities for community input. While public agencies are legally prohibited from advocating for the passage of a ballot measure, you can educate and inform your community about your needs and plans.

To build community awareness, TeamCivX will work with you to implement an informational communications effort that will include the following components:
• Developing informational messaging and fact sheets to be distributed in the community • Providing talking points, frequently asked questions, and a message training to city leaders who will be interfacing with the public on this issue
• Providing content related to your funding needs and proposed measure to be added to your website, used in social media, included in email updates, and newsletters • Preparing PowerPoint presentations for public and community meetings • Writing, designing, and producing mailings and advertising to inform local residents • Developing strategies and plans to inform influential groups and local opinion leaders including elected leaders, business leaders, faith community leaders, taxpayer groups, and others We will write all copy, handle the graphic design, coordinate printing and mailing, and handle any ad buys as needed. We will just need for city staff to review content and designs and make sure the information is accurate and has the right feel for your community.

Developing a Measure and Qualifying for the Ballot
While we are developing and implementing your informational outreach effort, we will help you develop your measure for the ballot so that it is closely aligned with the community’s priorities and sensitivities. We will work with your City Attorney and city staff to accomplish this work, including:
• Working with legal counsel to develop and refine the 75-word ballot question • Working with legal counsel to develop and refine the resolution, ordinance, and all language that will appear in the ballot pamphlet mailed to voters
• Working with the City Clerk and LA County Registrar of Voters to ensure your measure qualifies for the ballot
With these steps complete, your measure will be on the ballot. Since public agencies cannot use public resources to advocate for ballot measures, an independent campaign committee would have to form for any advocacy efforts in support of the measure. TeamCivX provides campaign consulting services to independent campaign committees but those services are not part of this proposal since the campaign must be led by an independent group.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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Following is a sample timeline showing how we might approach an informational outreach effort during the period for permissible publicly funded communications prior to a revenue measure election. A detailed work plan would be developed and refined based on consultation with city staff once we are formally engaged on the project.

July
• TeamCivX (TCX) drafts informational messaging toolkit:
• Fact sheet
• Talking points
• FAQ
• Web content
• Social media content
• Informational mailer
• City staff and City Attorney provide feedback on messaging toolkit • TCX works with City Attorney and staff to draft the election resolution and sales tax ordinance, including the 75-word ballot question
• City staff creates dedicated webpage for sales tax measure using TCX-provided content • TCX advises on targeted outreach to key groups and opinion leaders • July 28 Council Meeting: Council adopts election resolution and sales tax ordinance • TCX sends first informational mailer to all registered voter households August
• August 7: Deadline to qualify for November ballot
• TCX prepares second informational mailer and updated social media content • City staff and City Attorney provide feedback and approval on second informational mailer • City staff posts updated social media content
• TCX sends the second informational mailer
Ballots Mailed to Voters: October 5, 2026
Election Day: November 3, 2026

SAMPLE TIMELINE

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CONSULTANT RÉSUMÉ
CHARLES HEATH, Founding Partner at TeamCivX
Over more than 20 years as a strategy and communications consultant, Charles has guided more than 100 ballot measures to victory. With a background in various political projects, Charles has spent the last decade with a strict focus on working with public agencies to design revenue measures for the ballot and execute strategic public information efforts to position his clients for success. Once a measure is on the ballot, Charles works with advocacy campaign committees to run efficient and effective campaigns to achieve voter approval for ballot measures.

Charles has led campaigns in all parts of California — from large urban environments like Oakland, San Jose and Los Angeles to suburban environments like Marin, Riverside and Orange County to rural and agricultural communities like Plumas County, Truckee and Stanislaus County.

Before his career in public finance campaigns, Charles worked as a policy analyst for a public policy think tank, as an aide in the California Legislature and as a reporter for a local newspaper. Prior to co-founding TeamCivX, Charles was a partner and Vice President at two leading consulting firms.

Charles is a graduate of the University of California at Davis with degrees in Political Science and English, and he earned a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics. Charles grew up in Orange County and now lives in the Bay Area with his wife Eva, his son Alexander and his daughter Lillian.

DUSTIN SHEETS, Senior Client Services Manager
Dustin is an experienced political strategist with a proven track record of developing and leading successful ballot measures across California for a diverse range of clients, including cities, school districts, community colleges, libraries, and other public agencies. Known for his strong work ethic, patience, and personalized approach to each client, Dustin has earned a reputation as a dedicated professional committed to delivering impactful results.

Prior to his time with TeamCivX, Dustin served on Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign in Iowa and North Carolina, as well as a key leadership role in Former President Biden’s Get Out The Vote operation in New Hampshire.

Now based in Los Angeles, Dustin is passionate about exploring the natural beauty of Southern California during his downtime, finding inspiration in the region’s diverse landscapes.

8 JORDAN VISOLA, Director of Creative Operations
As the Director of Creative Operations for TeamCivX, Jordan is the thread that ties together the design team and the political consultants. She brings 20+ years of experience both as a project manager and graphic designer. This versatile and unique set of skills is driven by her passion for both organization and creativity. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, she manages our robust team of designers and creative operations.

Jordan is a San José State University design graduate living in the greater San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and twin sons. She enjoys the California coast, mid-century modern design, and gardening.

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FEES AND BUDGET
Consulting Fees
As is the standard in our industry, TeamCivX contracts on a fixed fee basis during the period of our engagement. For Hermosa Beach, our consulting fee would be a flat fee of $20,000. Standard reimbursable business expenses for travel to meetings and other out-of-pocket costs would be billed along with our fees.

Communications Budget
We will also need a budget for printing and production of informational materials. The cost to print and mail an informational brochure to the approximately 8,110 registered voter households in Hermosa Beach is $10,750 per mailing, assuming bulk postage rates. For budgeting, most public agencies send one to two mailings during the ballot measure planning process. We also recommend establishing a budget of approximately $5,000 for digital media and other collateral.

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Aram Chaparyan
City Manager
(310) 488-2680
[email protected]
City of Manhattan Beach
Steve Charelian
City Councilmember/former Director of Finance
(310) 802-5053
[email protected]
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Devin Serrano, Ph.D.

Superintendent
(424) 400-9807
[email protected]
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, Ed.D.

Deputy Superintendent
(310) 318-7345 x5943
[email protected]
Redondo Beach Unified School District
Nikki Wesley, Ed.D.

Superintendent
(310) 379-5449
[email protected]

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701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 P: 949-215-5539 | F: 949-215-5549 [email protected] Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR

VOTER EDUCATION SERVICES

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2 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education August 8, 2026
Sara Russo,Senior Management Analyst
City of Hermosa Beach
[email protected]
Communications LAB is pleased to submit the following proposal in response to the City of Hermosa Beach’s inquiry for services in support for Sales Tax Measure Education. With the November election quickly approaching, our goal would be to move quickly to create the appropriate messages and materials required for this effort and see them distributed effectively throughout the community to educate your stakeholders as thoroughly as possible between now and election day.

While we have included a draft budget to undertake the tasks we believe this effort will require, we are always happy to work with public agencies to adjust according to their needs and budget parameters. Once you have reviewed this proposal, please let us know if any such adjustments are needed to suit Hermosa Beach’s needs.

Communications LAB is a full-service marketing and community outreach firm that specializes in assisting public agencies reach their key stakeholders. Our client services, which are outlined extensively on the next page, include all the experience the City is seeking to conduct a comprehensive voter education campaign, including:
strategic communications, key message development, community outreach, social media management, campaign branding, graphic design, advertising, in-house video production, and community engagement.

Our firm is organized as a Limited Liability Company and operates as a dba of Barrios & Associates, LLC.

The firm is a certified Woman Minority-Owned Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (WMBE/MBE/SBE/ DBE), recognized at the federal, state, regional, and local level.

As CEO, I am the firm’s authorized representative to enter into legally binding commitments. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this proposal, I can be reached via email at arianna@communicationslab. com or on my cell phone at 714-878-4864.

Sincerely,
Arianna Barrios, CEO
Communications LAB
701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
O: 949.215.5539 ext. 101 | C: 714.878.4864
E: [email protected]
Cover Letter

Firm Profile & Team

4 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education • Advertising - Print & Digital
• Animations & Explainer Videos
• Branding & Marketing Campaigns
• Brochures, Flyers, FAQs
• Children’s & Educational Outreach Tools
• Community Canvassing
• Community Outreach & Engagement
• Communications & Media Training
• Communications: Transportation Projects
• Crisis Communications Support
• Copywriting & Editing
• Digital Marketing Strategies
• Display Tables for Community Outreach
• Event Sponsorships & Partnership
• Electronic/Print design & Layout
• Embedded Staffing Support
• Event Support & Guest Management
• Graphic Design & Illustration
• Government Relations
• Hispanic Outreach & Media Relations
• Marketing Strategy & Campaigns
• Media Relations
• Media Planning & Buying
• Micro-Campaigns
• Multi-Media & Press Events
• Online Search & Ad Mktg.
• Photography
• Program Evaluation, Reporting & Metrics
• Project Management & Meetings
• Public Policy Consulting
• Public Opinion Polling
• Strategic Communications Planning
• Social Media Content Creation
• Social Media Strategy
• Social Media Community Mgmt.
• Special Events Management
• Translation Services: Spanish
• Video Production - PSAs, Social Reels
• Video Production - Live Streaming
• Website Design & Development
• Website Management & Maintenance
Services Provided
“Communications LAB has been a huge part of the success of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) for decades. You have been there every step of the way. Your deep understanding...and expansive network of organizations and individual relationships is unmatched.” Michele Miller, Chief External Affairs Officer,
Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA| The Toll Roads)

Communications LAB (the dba for Barrios & Associates, LLC) is wholly owned by Arianna Barrios. The business was incorporated from a sole proprietorship consulting firm (2005 to 2013), to a limited liability company in February, 2013 at which time Ms. Barrios assumed the title of chief executive officer (CEO). In April of that year, Barrios & Associates, LLC acquired the Media Relations and Public Outreach portfolio of Faubel Public Affairs. The acquisition increased the total number of employees to six including Brian Lochrie, Barrios’ husband, who serves as the firm’s president. Together, Lochrie and Barrios form the “L” and “B” of Communications LAB, and have continued to grow the boutique agency. In August 2017 the firm acquired Thomas Communication Group (TCG) and today, the growing agency includes 20 full- and part-time team members across two offices in Orange and Pasadena, CA. As a woman- and minority-owned business, Communications LAB maintains federal, state, and regional certification as an SBE/DBE/WBE/MBE/WOSB.

For more information about our agency, visit www.CommunicationsLAB.com Prepared by: Communications LAB 5
Firm & Team Experience
Communications LAB - OC
701 E Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
P: 949-215-5539
Communications LAB - LA
1055 E Colorado Blvd.,
Pasadena, CA 91106
P: 626-788-6553
Arianna Barrios, CEO
O: 949-215-5539 ext. 101
C: 714-878-4864
E: [email protected]
Certifications
• Women-Owned Business Enterprise
• Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
• Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
• California DGS / DIR Certified

LOCATIONS &

LEADERSHIP

6 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education Arianna Barrios
701 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
949-215-5539 ext. 101
[email protected]
Summary
Exceptional performance in
identifying market/business
opportunities and creating
programs, promotions, and
relationships to outpace the
competition.

Strong technology experience with
team building qualifications. Awardwinning video producer, web designer, and public policy
consultant.

Elected Office
Rancho Santiago Community
College District, Trustee Area 7
Term: 2011-2020
City of Orange
Councilmember, District 1
Term: 2020 - Present
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Emphasis: Public Relations
Minor: Political Science
California State University, Fullerton
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Strategic Communications
Media Training
Marketing Communications
Strategic Messaging
Graphic Design and New Media
Website Production
Public Policy
Government Relations
CEO, Communications LAB
Orange, CA
2013-Present
• Small business owner / operator overseeing a team of highly skilled communications and government affairs professionals.
• Specializing in public works, infrastructure and transportation projects • Develop community outreach strategies and public participation opportunities for public comment during CEQA/NEPA processes. • Provide strategic consultation and award-winning services to clients across the Southern California region.
• Clients Under Management (partial list): Orange County Transportation Authority, Transportation Corridor Agency, East Orange County Water District, Orange Unified School District, William Lyon Homes, LA Metro, Southern California Edison, City of Anaheim, Lumitron Technologies, OC Tax, OC Forum, South Orange County Economic Coalition, Cigna Health Care, Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), Santa Margarita Water District, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority.

Marketing & Communications Consultant, Barrios & Associates Orange, CA
2008-13
• Consulting and advising candidates, elected officials, and municipalities on public policy, community outreach, and voter communications
• Developing and implementing social media networks, including Blog, Facebook, and Twitter for community and voter outreach • Developed successful online tactical plans and social media networks for several Orange County businesses and public figures including OC Supervisor Todd Spitzer; Orange Mayor Cavecche; • Partnered on development and implementation of major theme park’s media events, and partners for national premiere • Development of online, interactive promotions and Fortune 500 corporate outreach strategies
Marketing Director, Taylor Woodrow Homes / Taylor Morrison Irvine, CA
2005-2008
• Developed partnership with the Disneyland Resort for the Innoventions Dream Home Project and managed project from construction to launch.
• Proactively developed viable marketing, public relations, and business strategies to increase product awareness.
• Successfully opened new markets and implemented company’s online Internet podcasting, penetrating a larger and more diversified customer base, and reducing advertising costs by 20%.
• Managed internal and external communications, and identifed media opportunities for senior management
Resume: Arianna Barrios

Prepared by: Communications LAB 7
Justin Glover
1055 E. Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91101
626-788-6553
[email protected]
Summary
Justin is an experienced public affairs
professional. Since 2011, he’s worked
with numerous public agencies and
private firms in Southern California
to deliver messages to residents and
stakeholders.

Justin also spent nearly five years as a
spokesperson for insurance giant State
Farm. Before that, he worked for a
statewide-elected cabinet member in
Florida.

Education
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
Public Relations Society of America/
Universal Accreditation Board, 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Florida State University, FL
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Communications Strategy
Public Outreach Programs
• Transportation
• Water
Writing and editing
Public policy advocacy
Crisis Communications
Vice President, Public Affairs
Communications LAB
Pasadena, CA
2011-Present
• Provided project managment for public outreach for the following transportation-related projects:
· OCTA/Caltrans South County Improvements project to add capacity to I-5 freeway (enviromental and construction phases) · OCTA/Caltrans I-5 El Toro Interchange project
· OCTA/Caltrans SR-57 project to add capacity to SR-57
· LA Metro West Santa Ana Branch/Southeast Gatelway line adding light rail from LA Union Station to Artesia with project focus on DTLA
· LA Metro Vermont Transit Corridor project adding bus rapid transit along Vermont Ave., the city’s busiest transit corridor. · Orange County Stormwater Program, various water districts and regional power and water infrastructure companies and well as private real estate developers seeking project approval. • To support public outreach projects, managed the development of collaterals including press releases, op-eds, social media editorial calendars and strategies, print mailers, advertisements, videos, photography, etc.
• Provided event support at public meetings, luncheons, programs and fundraisers.
• Managed staff including account executives, graphic designers, web designers, account coordinators and interns.

Public Affairs Specialist/Spokesperson,
State Farm Insurance
Tallahassee and Winter Haven, Florida
2006-2011
• Served as media contact for crisis communications in the state capital, managing relationships with dozens of print, radio, TV and online reporters across Florida.
• Served as a representative of the company in the halls of Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital. Supported direct lobbying efforts and rallied grassroots behind the company’s legislative agenda.
• Advised senior-level executives on internal and external communications.

Communication Coordinator/Spokesperson
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

Tallahassee, Florida
2004-2006
Public Information Specialist
Chief Financial Officer’s Office
Tallahassee, Florida
2001-2004
Resume: Justin Glover, APR

8 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education Diego Teran
701 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
949-215-5539 ext. 109
[email protected]
Summary
Diego Teran brings more than fifteen
years of experience in translation
projects in entertainment, legal,
and consumer products. During his
career he has coordinated awardwinning television advertising campaigns, conducted primary brand
research and managed contests
for Latino outreach. Diego is fluent
in four languages, holds a master’s
degree in Business Administration
and is a certified legal translator in
Spanish.

Education
Master of Business Administration
Cal State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Florida International University, FL
Associate of Arts, Fine Arts
Long Beach City College, CA
Certificate of Legal Interpretation
(Spanish), So. California School of
Interpretation, Santa Fe Springs
Mobilization
Spokesperson - Bilingual
Areas of Expertise
Translation
Interpretation
Multicultural Outreach
Multicultural Marketing &
Advertising
Public Outreach Campaigns
Hispanic Media Relations
Focus Group Facilitation Grassroots
Sr. Account Manager, Public Affairs
Communications LAB
Orange, CA
2016-Present
• Manage multicultural campaigns in Spanish for Southern California Edison (SCE) and CalOptima.
• Managed SCE campaign that highlighted statewide Hispanic recipients of $40,000 college scholarship on print, radio, T.V. and social media.
• Earned Protos Award in multicultural campaign category • Earned Bravo National Award for Public Education campaign of the year from the Hispanic Publica Relations Association • Promote events that engage Hispanic population participation for CalOptima.
• Manage voice-overs and media production as needed for CalOptima’s website and video assets.
• Facilitate focus groups for member needs assessment project for CalOptima.

Interpreter/Translator , Law Offices of Juan Laguna, Esq. and LRA Interpreters
Santa Ana, CA
2014-Present
• Interpret/translate legal documents for immigration proceedings and asylum seekers.
• Conduct simultaneous interpretation for Spanish-speaking defendants at deposition preparations.

Communication Specialist, The Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, CA
2012 – 2014
• Craft and execute communication plans that included video production, collateral production and editorial for Toys for Tots and Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund internal campaigns.

Toys for Tots campaign had a 30 percent increase in toy collection compared to previous year.
• Develop editorial content for The Disneyland Resort Line biweekly publication for an audience of 20,000 readers. • Write and publish headlines for Disney Parks and Resorts intranet, with continuous monitoring of metrics to adapt and modify topics.
• Edit content and populate daily operational publication for Disneyland Resort managers.

Spanish Translator, The Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, CA
2006 – 2012
Resume: Diego Teran

Prepared by: Communications LAB 9
Resume: Max Lochrie
Max Lochrie
701 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
949-215-5539
[email protected]
Summary
UCLA Alumni with a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the Music History and
Industry program which has equipped
Max with the skills to execute a wide
variety of creative positions with the
utmost proficiency. Max’s objective is to
provide efficient creative insight to client
website projects applying his technical
skills to the delivery of strong, brand
cohesive websites.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, 2023
Music Industry & History
UCLA
Associate of Arts, 2021
Jazz Performance
Los Angeles City College
Areas of Expertise
Logic Pro X
Ableton Live
Pro Tools
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere
Wix Design Studio Web Platform
6+ Years of Jazz Guitar
4+ Years of Classical Guitar
Awards & Service Record
Herb Alpert Scholarship UCLA 2021
Marrion Suovanen Classical Guitar
Award LACC 2019
BSA Eagle Scout Award - 2017
Web Developer
Communications LAB
Orange, CA
January 2023 - Present
• Currently working as a website developer and designer for top tier makreting & outreach firm
• Responsible for designing and launching several websites including SaveOCHorses.Com, NOCpublicsafety.com, and
OCHopecenter.org.
• Provides client guidance on technical and stylistic web interfaces with quick and efficient project turnaround times, • Strong programming and design principals.

Audio Engineer
Playground Studios
January 2024 – Present
• Audio engineer and studio assistant for Grammy-award nominated producer, Jeff Gitty.
• Assisted on sessions with variety of recording artists including Syd the Kid, Babyface, The Monsters & Strangerz, Theron Thomas • Duties include setting up the studio for live performances, quantizing audio, tracking vocals, managing the patch bay and outboard gear, and interfacing with artists, songwriters, and producers.

Assistant to General Manager
The Lodge Room
2022 - 2023
• Assist the General Manager in the preparation and oversight of the 500-person capacity venue located in Highland Park Los Angeles • Assist in a wide variety of venue technical operations including sound and lighting set up, general production, security and ticketing check-ing, conducting research and writing band briefs. • Manage VIP hospitality, set-up green rooms for artists and special guests.

Music Studio Consultant
UCLA Res Life
2022 - 2023
• Assisted in day-to-day studio operations, including setting up workstations, sourcing equipment, providing guidance to students interested in recording at the University facilities.
• Coordinated and planned events such as the Res Life concerts on the Hill series, and DAW workshops.
• Coordinated logistics such as scheduling, tech troubleshooting, and front desk work.

10 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education Nadiia Ohorodnyk
701 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
949-215-5539 ext. 107
[email protected]
Summary
Nadiia Ohorodnyk is an innovative
Senior Graphic Designer with over 5
years of experience creating impactful
visual solutions that enhance brand
engagement and business growth.

She specializes in brand identity,
packaging, printing, social media, and
web design, translating client visions
into compelling designs across digital
and print media. Known for efficiently
managing multiple projects, Nadiia
consistently delivers high-quality work
on time and within budget.

Education
Bachelor of Journalism & Arts: Taurida
National University (Ukraine, Kyiv)
Certificates in Graphic & Web Design
Areas of Expertise
Branding
Printing Design
Digital Design
Packaging Design
UI Design
Photography
Email Marketing Design
Tactics & Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Figma
Webflow
Wix
Wordpress
Klaviyo
Hubspot
Senior Graphic Designer, Communications LAB
Orange, CA
2024-Present
• Branding and Packaging: Develop branding solutions and packaging designs that communicate brand values and enhance product visibility.
• Digital Assets: Create engaging digital assets, including social media graphics and promotional materials, ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Print Materials: Design high-quality print materials, such as brochures and banners, with a focus on detail and visual impact. • Web Design: Design user-friendly website layouts to enhance user experience (UX) and improve engagement and conversion rates. • Logo Development: Craft unique logos and brand identities that resonate with target audiences through effective typography and color use.
• Photo Editing: Execute photo editing and retouching to create polished visuals that align with branding guidelines.

Graphic & Web Designer, Preventous Cosmetic Medicine
Calgary, AB
2023-2024
• Spearheaded the creation and implementation of the clinic’s visual branding strategy, ensuring consistency across all touch points, including social media, web, and print designs.
• Designed and maintained WordPress websites, enhancing UX/UI to improve patient engagement and conversion rates.
• Developed and executed email marketing campaigns using Klaviyo, driving a 25% increase in open rates and a 15% increase in clickthrough rates. • Regularly updated and optimized visual content for the clinic’s digital platforms, resulting in a 30% increase in online consultations.

Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager, TRE-X Agency
Kyiv, Ukraine
2021-2023
• Created and executed visually compelling campaigns across various platforms, including digital ads and social media graphics, resulting in a 150% increase in audience engagement.
• Developed unique brand identities for clients, focusing on logo design, typography, and color palettes that resonate with target audiences and reflect brand values.
• Designed promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and banners, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing representation of the brand.
• Analyzed campaign performance metrics to refine designs and strategies, leading to a 20% improvement in ROI for digital advertising efforts.

Resume: Nadiia Ohorodnyk

Prepared by: Communications LAB 11
Resume: Brooke Dailey
Brooke Dailey
701 E Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
530-414-4317
[email protected]
Summary
Brooke is a driven communications
professional with experience supporting
public affairs campaigns, community
engagement, and strategic
communications initiatives. She is
passionate about creating clear, impactful
messaging that informs communities,
encourages public participation, and
strengthens relationships between
organizations and their stakeholders. Her
strengths include content development,
stakeholder engagement, digital
communications, and project coordination.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Minor, Political Science
Chapman University
Areas of Expertise
Content Development
Project Coordination
Short- and Long-Form Copywriting
Community Outreach
Microsoft Office
Canva
Meta Business Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Asana
Affiliations
Delta Delta Delta, Chapman University
Order of Omega, Chapman University
Celebrity Talent Acquisitions Intern
The Celebrity Link
May 2025 - August 2025
Supported celebrity and influencer talent acquisition
through industry research, trend tracking, and talent
submissions for brand campaigns
Collaborated on campaign strategy and brand messaging
across TV, film, commercial, and influencer partnerships Supported social media efforts to reach and engage
potential brand clients through targeted, trend-driven
content
Worked in a fast-paced environment requiring strong
organization, research, and communication skills
Public Affairs Intern
Communications LAB
February 2026 - June 2026
Supported public affairs campaigns through content
development, stakeholder communications, and community
engagement initiatives
Assisted with strategic messaging and digital content
creation to engage community audiences
Coordinated event logistics and communications to ensure successful execution and effective community engagement Public Affairs Account Executive
Communications LAB
June 2026 - Present
Provides account management support for public affairs
clients, including government agencies, with a focus on strategic communications and community engagement
Develops and executes content, messaging, and digital
communication strategies, including social media, email, and newsletter campaigns
Supports public outreach initiatives and event execution through coordination, planning, and on-site logistics
Delivers cross-functional support across community
engagement, media relations, and administrative needs

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major attraction that
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We want to bring more Disney investment to Anaheim. However, this simply isn’t possible under current inflexible planning restrictions unless we remove and replace treasured rides and attractions in our Parks today. Without updates, new Disney experiences and placemaking, created from our beloved stories, will likely never find their way to the Disneyland Resort as they have to other Parks throughout the world.

With DisneylandForward and more flexibility within our existing properties, new lands and adventures like those underway at Tokyo DisneySea and Shanghai Disneyland could inspire new experiences here.

Disney is creating exciting experiences from its vast and evergrowing library of characters and stories that are setting a new standard in entertainment at its destinations around the world.

In order for Disneyland Resort to continue to be a company and industry leader in first-of-a-kind experiences, immersive attractions, lands, and entertainment, an update is needed to our 1990s development approvals.

That’s why we are embarking on DisneylandForward, a
public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update our development approvals to meet the current and future demands in entertainment. Disney is not seeking any public funding for DisneylandForward, nor are we seeking
additional square footage or hotel rooms beyond what
is currently approved and allowed. Rather, we are simply working with the city and community to update our
existing approvals to allow for integrated development
to be located and built throughout Disney properties. We are at the very early stages of this effort with the city, and this multi-year process will include many opportunities for public involvement.

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In late 2021, Communications LAB was tapped to work with the Disneyland Resort to manage the Community Outreach, Entitlement pathway for their ambitious 30-year vision: DisneylandForward. The Resort is seeking to update their current entitlements, originally approved 20 years ago, and amend their go-forward plan to better meet the Resort area’s needs and that of residents.

As part of this engagement, Communications LAB is managing community outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, thirdparty support groups, speakers bureau, project collateral and digital outreach efforts including social media. The Comm LAB team is undertaking community coffees and door-to-door canvassing true to its hands on, boots on the ground style. Expected to take two years, the project must carefully adhere to Disney’s marketing and branding styles and meet extensive legal review.

Communications LAB is focused on assisting this iconic national destination navigate the public CEQA process through final approvals with the Anaheim City Council in 2024.

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH &

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Disneyland Forward Entitlement Initiative
Disneyland Resort
Services Provided
• Campaign Management
• Event Management
• Video Production
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media Strategy & Content
• Translation & Interpretation
• Graphic Design
• Community Canvasing
• Brand Development
• Email Marketing
• Database Management
• Public Affairs Management
• Public Meeting Management

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STYLE GUIDE

APPROVED VARIATIONS
This approved logo variation should be used whenever
the DisneylandForward logo needs to be contained
within a condensed space or vertically aligned area.

To be used as an icon or decorative element
in graphics when full DisneylandForward
brand recognition has already been
previously established.

ABOUT DisneylandForward
DisneylandForward is a multiyear public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update existing development approvals that will allow Disney to meaningfully invest in Anaheim for years to come and meet the future demands in entertainment.

PRIMARY LOGO This is the primary and preferred format of the DisneylandForward logo, to be used in
all applications and on white/light colored
backgrounds whenever circumstances allow.

Whenever collateral is created for the DisneylandForward brand, be it electronic or print, the Disneyland Resort logo must also be present somewhere within the layout.
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DisneylandForward is a multiyear public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update existing development approvals that will allow Disney to meaningfully invest in Anaheim for years to come and meet the future demands in entertainment.

We want to bring more Disney investment to Anaheim. However, this simply isn’t possible under current inflexible planning restrictions unless we remove and replace treasured rides and attractions in our Parks today. Without updates, new Disney experiences and placemaking, created from our beloved stories, will likely never find their way to the Disneyland Resort as they have to other parks throughout the world.

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ince 2021, Communications LAB has been the Agency of Record for the countywide emergency preparedness initiative (Ready OC) and the local iteration of the national See Something, Say Something program under the title of SafeOC.

Overseen by the City of Santa Ana/Anaheim Urban Area Initiative (UASI) and funded by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, our firm was selected to work in partnership with the Santa Ana Police Department to manage public awareness campaigns to help residents prepare for emergencies and protect themselves from local extremism. Over the last several years of our engagement, the firm has rebranded the initiatives so that they work seamlessly together and become more recognizable to the large and diverse audiences they serve.

Over the years, Communications LAB has built strong partnerships, new website, developed strong social media presence across multiple platforms, created extensive video libraries, crafted unique microcampaigns, and garnered awards for the strength of the work we have done together. In addition, we have expanded the programs reach and pushed to build awareness to new audiences across Orange County’s multiethnic communities, particularly Latino and AAPI populations with specialized outreach coordinators. These efforts have allowed the initiatives reach to continue to grow. On a final note, through our partnership with Melendez Consulting, the team has successfully achieved high-profile media attention over the 4th of July holiday, and launched extensive co-branded partnerships large-scale community events to promote guest safety at public events.

Dates of Service: 2021 - Present
Contract Amount: $250,000 / yr.

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PREPAREDNESS CAMPAIGN
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connected, and in control.

First-Aid Kit Portable Phone
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Bottled
Water
Personal
Medications
Non-Perishable
Snacks
Whistle/
Pepper Spray
Cash
(small bills)
Flashlight &
Extra Batteries
Emergency
Contact Card
Copies of ID/
Insurance
VISIT READYOC.COM !
Scan the QR code to access tools, information, and resources to stay informed and prepared throughout your college journey. @ReadyOC
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March 2025
What We're Watching – Hackers for Hire - A Growing
Cybersecurity Threat
The rise of "hackers for hire" is reshaping the cybercrime landscape.

This recent Forbes article highlights how mercenary hackers operate like contractors, infiltrating systems for a fee and turning cyberattacks into an on-demand service. Once confined to the dark web, these services have entered the mainstream, making cybercrime more prevalent than ever.

Hack-for-hire groups often pose as legitimate cybersecurity firms, offering services like penetration testing and network security assessments. However, many engage in corporate espionage, data breaches, and cyber warfare—actions that threaten businesses, governments, and individuals. The growing role of AI in cybercrime and rising global unemployment among tech professionals have helped to fuel this dangerous trend.

Not all hack-for-hire operations are illegal. Ethical hackers (or white-hat hackers) provide penetration testing to help companies identify and fix vulnerabilities before bad actors exploit them. However, the distinction between ethical and malicious hacking is becoming increasingly blurred.

Staying vigilant and proactive is key to defending against this growing cyber threat.

Remember, if you see something, say something! Learn how to report suspicious activities online by visiting our website.

How to Report Cybercrimes
Home Security - How to Prevent Break-Ins
October 2025
Why We Prepare: Drier Conditions Expected for
Upcoming SoCal Winter Season
After last winter's devastating fires, there was hope for relief as a new winter season approached. However, this may not be the case. ABC 7 meteorologist Ginger Zee reported that La Niña is expected to impact Southern California, leading to drier weather over the next few months.

This is particularly significant because winter is the peak season for Santa Ana winds. With Southern California’s winter forecasted to become drier and drought conditions worsening, it is crucial to begin preparation now. To prepare for the potential of windstorms, ReadyOC advises residents to secure loose items, wear masks during dust storms, and stay indoors when active windstorms occur.

For more tips on how to get prepared, visit our website.

Winter Preparedness
Ready to React: Beware of Flash Floods
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Understanding & Approach

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Understanding the Opportunity
The City of Hermosa Beach is preparing for its second attempt at securing local sales tax funding for essential city services — streets, aging infrastructure, public facilities, and public safety — this time as a one-half cent (0.5%) general sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

True North Research's April 2026 baseline survey confirms that Hermosa Beach voters hold a favorable view of the City and its services (94% rate quality of life as excellent or good) and that a majority are inclined to support a revenue measure focused on the priorities they identify: keeping streets, parks, and public facilities safe, clean, and well-maintained; paving streets and fixing potholes; and maintaining fast 911, fire, paramedic, and police response.

The survey data also identifies the headwinds Communications LAB must help the City navigate: 32% of undecided/opposed voters cite concerns that funds will be mismanaged, 28% believe taxes are already too high, and a meaningful share note this would be the City's second or third attempt to raise the sales tax after prior voter rejections. These findings — combined with the survey's finding that a lower, half-cent rate converts a measurable share of "soft no" voters to support — should directly shape the messaging, creative, and outreach strategy for this campaign.

Communications LAB proposes a focused, evidence-based communications and community education program built to translate the survey's baseline support into durable public understanding ahead of Election Day, while respecting the legal boundary between permissible City voter education and prohibited campaign advocacy (Gov. Code § 54964 and related case law). All work under this scope will be informational and educational in nature, consistent with the City's role as a public agency.

Our Approach
Drawing on our firm's experience guiding more than a dozen Southern California public agencies through revenue measure communications — including transportation, water, and municipal service measures for agencies such as OCTA, SBCTA, East Orange County Water District, and the cities we currently serve on ongoing communications retainers — Communications LAB will build a program around four pillars:
• Message discipline grounded in data: Every message, graphic, and script will trace back to a specific finding in the True North survey (e.g., the top-testing positive arguments around local control and the $220M unfunded infrastructure need), and will proactively address the leading objections voters raised (fiscal accountability, tax burden, timing). • Multi-channel community education: Coordinated digital, video, print-ready, and in-person materials ensure residents encounter consistent, accurate information about the measure regardless of where they engage with it.
• Spokesperson readiness: The Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and department heads will be equipped and rehearsed to answer resident questions consistently and confidently at public meetings, in media interviews, and in one-on-one stakeholder conversations. • Efficient use of a modest budget: With a $30,000 not-to-exceed cap, every hour is allocated to the highest-leverage deliverables; optional a la carte items are provided separately so the City can scale the program if additional funding becomes available.

City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Scope of Services

1. Strategic Messaging Development
Communications LAB will translate the True North survey findings into a concise messaging platform for the measure, including:
• A core message hierarchy (problem → solution → local control → accountability) built around the top-testing positive arguments (local control of funds, $220M in unfunded infrastructure, quality-oflife protection). • Pre-butted responses to the top four objections identified in Question 6 and the Negative Arguments testing (fiscal mismanagement concerns, “taxes are already too high,” desire for more information, prior ballot rejections).
• A plain-language FAQ document addressing what the money can and cannot fund, oversight/audit provisions, and the sunset/citizen oversight structure. • Audience-specific message variants for renters vs. homeowners, longtime vs. newer residents, and business owners, informed by the subgroup breakdowns in the survey's demographic tables.

2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit
Our award-winning design team will produce a cohesive visual identity and toolkit for community education materials, including:
• A campaign-neutral educational “look” (colors, iconography, typography) consistent with the City's brand
• A digital and print-ready fact sheet / one-pager summarizing the measure, funded services, and accountability provisions
• A social media graphics library (10–12 static and short-motion assets) sized for Instagram, Facebook, and Nextdoor
• An infographic translating key survey findings (e.g., 91% favor keeping streets/parks/facilities safe and well-maintained) into shareable visuals

3. Social Media Targeting & Advertising
Communications LAB will manage a geo-targeted digital education campaign reaching Hermosa Beach voters across Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Nextdoor, including:
• Audience targeting built from the survey's subgroup data — prioritizing persuadable segments such as voters 30–64, renters, and “not sure” respondents who showed the largest movement between the Initial and Interim Ballot Tests
• Content calendar and post scheduling aligned to key milestones (Council votes, ballot certification, early voting, Election Day)
• Paid social ad campaign setup, creative rotation, and performance optimization (reach, engagement, click-through)
• Monthly reporting on impressions, engagement, and audience reach provided to City staff

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4. Media Relations
Communications LAB will support proactive, informational media engagement, including:
• Development of a media list of local and regional outlets (Easy Reader, The Beach Reporter, Daily Breeze, Spectrum News 1)
• Drafting of a City-issued informational press release and media advisory announcing the measure and explaining the process
• Coordination of an editorial board briefing and/or reporter background briefing with City leadership • Rapid-response support for media inquiries during the campaign period

5. Executive Leadership & City Council Training & Talking Points To ensure consistent, confident public communication, Communications LAB will conduct a facilitated training session for the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and relevant department heads, including:
• A leave-behind talking points card covering the top five questions residents are most likely to ask, based directly on the survey's reasons-for-opposition data • Role-play/Q&A practice addressing the most challenging anticipated questions (fiscal management, prior ballot attempts, tax burden)
• Guidance on the legal distinction between permissible informational communication and prohibited advocacy for elected officials and staff

6. Educational Videos (2 Videos Included)
Communications LAB will script, produce, and edit two professionally produced educational videos:
• Video 1 — “Why This Measure” (60–90 seconds): An overview explaining the City's infrastructure and service funding need, framed around the survey's top-testing arguments, for use on social media, the City website, and at public meetings.
• Video 2 — “Where the Money Goes” (60–90 seconds): A visually driven explainer on accountability provisions — independent audits, citizen oversight, and local control — directly addressing the leading voter objection (fund mismanagement). • Each video will be delivered in both a short social-cut format and a slightly extended version suitable for Council chambers and community meetings. Two additional videos (for a total of up to four) can be added under the optional a la carte section below.

7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck
A polished, brand-consistent slide presentation will be developed for use at community group briefings, HOA/civic association meetings, service club presentations, and other stakeholder touchpoints, incorporating key survey findings, funded service priorities, and answers to frequently asked questions. Communications LAB will provide the deck to City staff/Council members for their own use and, as needed, support delivery at a limited number of community meetings.

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Proposed Timeline
Assuming a project start in late August 2026, the following timeline positions the City for a fully deployed community education effort ahead of the November 3, 2026 election:

Phase / Timing Key Activities
Weeks 1–2 (Project Launch) Kickoff meeting with City staff; message platform development informed by True North survey data; brand/visual toolkit creation; media list build Weeks 3–5 Graphic design production (fact sheets, social templates, infographics); video preproduction (scripting, storyboarding); stakeholder deck development Weeks 5–8 Video filming/animation and editing; social media account setup/targeting build; executive & Council talking-points training session #1
Weeks 8–12 Paid social campaign launch and optimization; media relations outreach (op-eds, editorial board briefings, earned media pitching); stakeholder presentations begin Weeks 12–16 Sustained social advertising and community education push; second training refresh for Council/executives closer to Election Day; reporting
Through November 3, 2026 Ongoing content deployment, community education touchpoints, and rapid-response messaging support through Election Day
Why Communications LAB
Communications LAB has guided public agencies throughout Southern California through complex, high-stakes communications programs — including revenue and infrastructure measures for the Orange County Transportation Authority, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, East Orange County Water District, and multiple cities on ongoing public information retainers. Our team combines former elected-official and government-affairs experience with in-house strategic messaging, graphic design, video production, and paid media expertise — meaning the City works with a single, accountable team rather than coordinating across multiple vendors.

We understand the added sensitivity of this engagement: this is Hermosa Beach's second attempt to pass a local sales tax measure, and voters have told us directly — through this survey — what gives them pause. Our approach is built to meet that skepticism head-on with clear, honest, and consistent information, delivered by trusted local voices and grounded in the data the City has already invested in collecting.

Next Steps
Communications LAB welcomes the opportunity to discuss this proposal with City staff and to refine the scope, sequencing, or budget allocation based on the City's priorities and Council direction. We are prepared to begin work within one week of contract execution to ensure the program is fully operational well ahead of the November 3, 2026 election.

Cost Proposal

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City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Cost Proposal
The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not-to-exceed budget.

Task Est.

Hours Rate Total

1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520

2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360

3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920

4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960

5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680

6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500

7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680

8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500

9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352
Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500
NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000
This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs. It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built-in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap.

City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Cost Proposal
The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not-to-exceed budget.

Task Est.

Hours Rate Total

1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520

2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360

3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920

4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960

5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680

6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500

7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680

8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500

9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352
Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500
NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000
This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs. It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built-in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap.

City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Cost Proposal
The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not-to-exceed budget.

Task Est.

Hours Rate Total

1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520

2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360

3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920

4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960

5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680

6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500

7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680

8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500

9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352
Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500
NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000
This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs. It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built-in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap.

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The following services are not included in the base scope with a NTE of $28,000 but are available to expand the program's reach if desired by the City and additional budget is identified:

Add-On Item Description Estimated Cost
Print Advertising
Design & placement support for local
print (e.g., Easy Reader, Beach
Reporter); print ad space billed at
publication rates, direct pass-through
$140/hr design (5) +
placement cost
(TBD by placement)
Voter Mailings + Postage
Direct-mail piece design, list
acquisition/segmentation, printing, and
postage for a single citywide mailing to
likely November 2026 voters (~9,000–
11,000 households)
$0.65–$0.85 per piece
(design, print, postage) —
est. $6,000–$9,500 per
mailing
Door-to-Door Canvassing / Door Drops
Neighborhood walk lists, door-hanger
design/printing, and canvasser staffing
for targeted precinct walks
$140/hr coordination +
$0.35–$0.55 per door drop
piece + canvasser labor
(quoted upon scope)
Additional Educational Videos (3rd & 4th)
Same production standard as base
scope (60–90 second social/web cut
plus a 2–3 minute long-form version)
$3,200–$3,600 per
additional video
Additional Paid Social/Search Ad Spend –
Geotargeted within city limits.

Media buy beyond baseline Comm LAB
management fee (ad platform spend is
separate from agency fee in all
scenarios)
Recommended minimum
$3,000–$5,000, City-funded
pass-through
City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Optional A La Carte Items
The following services are not included in the base scope with a NTE of $28,000 but are available to expand the program's reach if desired by the City and additional budget is identified:

Add-On Item Description Estimated Cost
Print Advertising
Design & placement support for local
print (e.g., Easy Reader, Beach
Reporter); print ad space billed at
publication rates, direct pass-through
$140/hr design (5) +
placement cost
(TBD by placement)
Voter Mailings + Postage
Direct-mail piece design, list
acquisition/segmentation, printing, and
postage for a single citywide mailing to
likely November 2026 voters (~9,000–
11,000 households)
$0.65–$0.85 per piece
(design, print, postage) —
est. $6,000–$9,500 per
mailing
Door-to-Door Canvassing / Door Drops
Neighborhood walk lists, door-hanger
design/printing, and canvasser staffing
for targeted precinct walks
$140/hr coordination +
$0.35–$0.55 per door drop
piece + canvasser labor
(quoted upon scope)
Additional Educational Videos (3rd & 4th)
Same production standard as base
scope (60–90 second social/web cut
plus a 2–3 minute long-form version)
$3,200–$3,600 per
additional video
Additional Paid Social/Search Ad Spend –
Geotargeted within city limits.

Media buy beyond baseline Comm LAB
management fee (ad platform spend is
separate from agency fee in all
scenarios)
Recommended minimum
$3,000–$5,000, City-funded
pass-through

APPENDIX

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Certificate of Status
I, SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH.D., California Secretary of State, hereby certify:

The above referenced entity is active on the Secretary of State's records and is authorized to exercise all its powers, rights and privileges in California.

This certificate relates to the status of the entity on the Secretary of State’s records as of the date of this certificate and does not reflect documents that are pending review or other events that may impact status.

No information is available from this office regarding the financial condition, status of licenses, if any, business activities or practices of the entity.

Active
Entity Name:

Entity No.:

Registration Date:

Entity Type:
201302410206
01/24/2013
Limited Liability Company - CA
Status:

Formed In: CALIFORNIA

BARRIOS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I execute this certificate and affix the Great Seal of the State of California this day of June 25, 2025.

SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH.D.

Secretary of State
Certificate No.:

To verify the issuance of this Certificate, use the Certificate No. above with the Secretary of State Certification Verification Search available at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov. 341342127

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Form W-9
(Rev. December 2011)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification
Give Form to the
requester. Do not
send to the IRS.

Print or type
See Specific Instructions on page 2.

Name (as shown on your income tax return)
Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above Check appropriate box for federal tax classification:

Individual/sole proprietor C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=partnership) ▶ Other (see instructions) ▶
Exempt payee
Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.)
City, state, and ZIP code
Requester’s name and address (optional)
List account number(s) here (optional)
Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on the “Name” line to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3.

Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Social security number
– –
Employer identification number
–
Part II Certification
Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and

2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and

3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below).

Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 4.

Sign
Here Signature of
U.S. person ▶ Date ▶
General Instructions
Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.

Purpose of Form
A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA.

Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to:

1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued),

2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or

3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners’ share of effectively connected income.

Note. If a requester gives you a form other than Form W-9 to request your TIN, you must use the requester’s form if it is substantially similar to this Form W-9.

Definition of a U.S. person. For federal tax purposes, you are considered a U.S. person if you are:
• An individual who is a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident alien, • A partnership, corporation, company, or association created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States, • An estate (other than a foreign estate), or
• A domestic trust (as defined in Regulations section 301.7701-7).

Special rules for partnerships. Partnerships that conduct a trade or business in the United States are generally required to pay a withholding tax on any foreign partners’ share of income from such business.

Further, in certain cases where a Form W-9 has not been received, a partnership is required to presume that a partner is a foreign person, and pay the withholding tax. Therefore, if you are a U.S. person that is a partner in a partnership conducting a trade or business in the United States, provide Form W-9 to the partnership to establish your U.S. status and avoid withholding on your share of partnership income.

Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 12-2011)
Jan. 3, 2026
Barrios and Associates, LLC
Communications LAB
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701 E Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
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28 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education © 1988-2016 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
ACORD 25 (2016/03)

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

CANCELLATION

DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

JECT LOC PRO- POLICY
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ DAMAGE TO RENTED
EACH OCCURRENCE $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
DED RETENTION $

CLAIMS-MADE
OCCUR
$
AGGREGATE $
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $

EXCESS LIAB
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) INSR

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EXP(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS
PER
STATUTE OTHER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
$
$
$

ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
(Mandatory in NH)
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED SCHEDULED

HIRED AUTOS NON-OWNED AUTOS AUTOS
AUTOS

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
$
$
$

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSD
ADDL
WVD
SUBR
N / A
$
$
(Ea accident)
(Per accident)
OTHER:

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

INSURED
PHONE
(A/C, No, Ext):

PRODUCER
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

FAX
(A/C, No):

CONTACT
NAME:

NAIC #
INSURER A :

INSURER B :

INSURER C :

INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

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LOCKTON COMPANIES, LLC 888-828-8365 3657 Briarpark Dr., Suite 700 Houston, TX 77042
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ORANGE, CA 92866-1620
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For Informational Purposes Only

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ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?

INSR ADDL SUBR LTR INSD WVD

PRODUCER CONTACT
NAME:

PHONE FAX (A/C, No, Ext): (A/C, No):

E-MAIL
ADDRESS:

INSURER A :

INSURED INSURER B :

INSURER C :

INSURER D :

INSURER E :

INSURER F :

POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF POLICY EXP TYPE OF INSURANCE (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

UMBRELLA LIAB

EXCESS LIAB

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
EACH OCCURRENCE $
DAMAGE TO RENTED CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ MED EXP (Any one person) $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $

PRO- POLICY JECT LOC PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG
OTHER: $

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident) $
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $
OWNED SCHEDULED AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $

HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY (Per accident) $
$

OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE
CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $
DED RETENTION $

PER OTH- STATUTE ER
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
If yes, describe under
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
Y / N
N / A
(Mandatory in NH)

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION
ACORD 25 (2016/03) © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
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$
$
$
$
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
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Orange, CA 92866
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FOR INFORMATIONAL

PURPOSES ONLY
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Insperity Insurance Services, LLC.
19001 Crescent Springs Dr.

Kingwood, TX 77339 [email protected]
Hartford Underwriters Ins Co
Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
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30 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education Subject: Subject: Subject: County of LA – Approval for Community Business Enterprise Certification Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:46:27PM Pacific Standard Time From: Sulahi Alvarez <[email protected]> To: Arianna Barrios <[email protected]>
Attachments: Attachments: Attachments: image001.png, image002.jpg, image003.png Name: BARRIOS AND ASSOCIATES LLC
Vendor #: 195644
Certification #: 093286
Greetings,
Thank you for contacting our Office of Small Business. This is your notification that your certification application has been APPROVED.

You can view your status for CBE Certifications (DBE, MBE, WBE, LGBTQQ) by logging into the Certification Portal http://certify.lacounty.gov/ and within 24 hours of approval will be updated.

Your certification is now active. Please take note of active dates here:
· Your Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Certification is valid until 01/31/2028. Your CBE Certification includes the participation in DBE, MBE, WBE.

If you have any additional questions regarding certifications, please do not hesitate to contact our office at Office of Small Business - Certifications [email protected] As a certified preference program enterprise, you are eligible for the following benefits:
· Eligible toward the County’s 25% participation goal
· Included on the County’s certification listing

Prepared by: Communications LAB 31
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Please contact us if you have questions at (844) 432-4900.

Thank you
Sulahi Alvarez, Small Business Counselor, Office of Small Business
[email protected]
County of Los Angeles, Department of Economic Opportunity 844-432-4900 | opportunity.lacounty.gov
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701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 P: 949-215-5539 | F: 949-215-5549 [email protected] Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR

VOTER EDUCATION SERVICES

Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

TEAMCIVX
This professional services agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 25, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and TeamCivX (a limited liability company with its principal place of business at 21 Orinda Way, Suite C-191, Orinda, California 94563) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

RECITALS
A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of Consultant's professional revenue measure informational communications consulting services (“Services”); and
B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such Services; and
C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the Services described herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

AGREEMENT

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

2. Services. Consultant shall provide City with the Services as set forth in Exhibit A (attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). The Consultant's July 2026 proposal is incorporated solely to provide additional background regarding the Services to the extent consistent with this Agreement and Exhibit A. The proposal shall not expand

City of Hermosa Beach
Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 BBK (March 2026) Page 2 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) the City's payment obligations or require the City to purchase any optional services, printing, postage, advertising, digital media, campaign consulting, or reimbursable expenses unless expressly authorized in this Agreement or by written amendment. In the event of any conflict, this Agreement shall control followed by Exhibit A, and then the proposal.

3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel identified in Exhibit A or otherwise approved by the City.
a. Consultant warrants that Consultant is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement. b. Consultant acknowledges that the Services involve publicly funded informational communications relating to a potential ballot measure. Consultant shall ensure that all Services comply with applicable California law governing publicly funded ballot measure communications. Consultant shall not use City funds or City resources to prepare, produce, or disseminate advocacy communications supporting or opposing any ballot measure or to provide campaign consulting services under this Agreement. c. No mailer, website content, social media content, presentation, fact sheet, advertisement, video, newsletter, FAQ, talking points, or other public communication prepared pursuant to this Agreement shall be distributed or published unless first approved by the City's designated project manager and the City Attorney in writing.

4. Compensation. The City shall pay for the Services listed in Exhibit A. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). The total compensation listed above (including all professional fees, reimbursable expenses, printing, postage, production, advertising, digital media, travel, and all other costs) is to cover all related costs for the duration of the term, and City will not pay any additional fees without prior written authorization by the City in the form of a written amendment or change order

BBK (March 2026) Page 3 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) executed in accordance with this Agreement. Consultant may submit invoices to City for approval. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within fortyfive (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. The invoice shall describe in detail the services performed and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.

5. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until July 28, 2027, unless terminated as provided herein (“Term”).

6. Maintenance of Records. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date. Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City.

7. Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Term.

8. Delays in Performance. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Consultant’s performance and is one or more of the following: (a) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (b) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (c) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (d) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall

BBK (March 2026) Page 4 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay.

9. Compliance with Law. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements).

10. Standard of Care. Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles; and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Consultant’s performance shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Scope of Services.

11. Conflicts of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall at all times maintain a duty of loyalty and a fiduciary duty to the City; and shall not accept payment from or employment with any person or entity which will constitute a conflict of interest with the City.

12. Assignment and Subconsultant. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City (which may be withheld for any reason). Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder.

13. Independent Consultant. Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. Any personnel performing the work governed by this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law.

BBK (March 2026) Page 5 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel (including but not limited to social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance).

14. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Additional Insured. The City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents. b. Commercial General Liability
(i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain (during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein) Commercial General (“CG”) Liability Insurance in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City.
(ii) Coverage for CG Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) CG Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent.
(iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following:
(1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage
(2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury
(3) Premises/Operations Liability
(4) Products/Completed Operations Liability
(5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project
(6) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (UCX)
exclusion deleted
(7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage
(9) Independent Consultants Coverage

BBK (March 2026) Page 6 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) (iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement.
(v) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage.
(vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by City; and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured. c. Automobile Liability
(i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage (including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City). (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto).
(iii) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles; provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention. d. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability
(i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance

BBK (March 2026) Page 7 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) with the provisions of that code; and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement.
(ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement (at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement), the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work contemplated under this Agreement (all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act”, Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain (for the period required by this Agreement) workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. e. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement.

The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend.
f. Privacy/Network Security (Cyber). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain privacy/network security insurance for: (1) privacy breaches; (2) system breaches; (3) denial or loss of service; and (4) the introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. g. Minimum Policy Limits Required
(i) The following insurance limits are required:

Combined Single Limit

BBK (March 2026) Page 8 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage
Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage
Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions)
Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and
aggregate
(ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement; or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the Parties required to be named as Additional Insured.

15. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council and its members, employees, or authorized volunteers). Consultant’s indemnification

BBK (March 2026) Page 9 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

16. California Labor Code Requirements. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4.

17. Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same.

18. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California.

19. Termination or Abandonment. The City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports, and

BBK (March 2026) Page 10 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. The City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services (based on an amount mutually agreed to by the Parties of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination). The City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein.

Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work.

20. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant (when requested) shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City’s representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant’s professional services occurs, Consultant shall (at no cost to City) provide all other services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of the City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction. Any revisions required solely because Consultant's work fails to comply with applicable law governing publicly funded ballot measure communications shall be made by Consultant at no additional cost to the City.

21. Ownership of Documents and Confidential Information. All deliverables and other documents generated by Consultant in the performance of the Services (including all work papers, work-in-progress, designs, drawings, documents, data, computations, specifications, studies and reports prepared by Consultant as a part of the Services or authorized Additional Services (“Consultant Work Product”)) shall belong to and be subject to the sole ownership and use of City. Consultant may receive written or verbal information from City (its representatives or agents) not in the public domain during the course of the performance of this Agreement. Such information may include City’s know how, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information; and Consultant agrees to treat such information as confidential information belonging to City. Consultant agrees that neither it (nor its officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, or assigns) will disclose such information to any third party or use the same in any manner without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees to safeguard such proprietary and confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and/or use using

BBK (March 2026) Page 11 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) the same degree of care it uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information, but not less than a reasonable standard of care. In the event that disclosure of such information is sought pursuant to any law or regulation, Consultant shall promptly notify City of such fact to allow City to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under applicable law or regulation.

22. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof:

CITY
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254
Attn: Brandon Walker
Email: [email protected]

CONSULTANT
TeamCivX
21 Orinda Way, Suite C-191
Orinda, California 94563
Attn: Charles Heath, Partner
Email: [email protected]

23. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant.

24. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination.

25. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void.

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26. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

27. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

28. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.

29. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

30. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement. The City reserves the right to modify, prioritize, suspend, or eliminate individual tasks without affecting the remainder of the Agreement.

31. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

32. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party

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33. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement.

34. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]

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SIGNATURE PAGE
FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND

TEAMCIVX
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVED BY:

Steve Napolitano
City Manager
ATTESTED BY:

Martha Alvarez
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Jason Baltimore
Interim City Attorney

TEAMCIVX

Charles Heath
Partner

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Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CMO-047
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND VOTING DIRECTION ON

PROPOSED RESOLUTION
(City Manager Steve Napolitano)

A) DESIGNATE VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE

B) PROVIDE VOTING DIRECTION ON RESOLUTION
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council:

1. Designate a voting delegate and an alternate for the League of California Cities General Assembly taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center; and

2. Provide voting direction to the delegate and alternate on the proposed resolution.

Executive Summary:

It is customary for City Council to designate a voting delegate and alternate each year through a formal Council action in anticipation of the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. In order to vote on any matter during the annual business meeting, City Council must designate a voting delegate and alternate to represent the City’s position.

The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Councilmember Dean Francois and the current alternate is Councilmember Rob Saemann. However, any Councilmember or City Staff may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting.

This year, the City of Murrieta submitted one resolution for consideration at the annual business meeting:

A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO

CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER

FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS

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Following Council action, City Staff will submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

Background:

The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23 to 25, 2026. Each year, the conference includes an annual business meeting, where the Cal Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish policy.

Cal Cities’ bylaws stipulate that each city is entitled to one vote on matters affecting municipal or Cal Cities policy. Therefore, in order to vote at the annual business meeting, Cal Cities has requested cities to designate by City Council approval a voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent their respective cities. In addition, proof of designation, which reflects the action taken by Council, is required.

Analysis:

Policy development is a vital and ongoing process within Cal Cities. The principal means for deciding policy on the important issues facing cities is through Cal Cities’ eight standing Policy Committees and the Board of Directors. The process allows timely consideration of issues in a changing environment and assures city officials the opportunity to both initiate and influence policy decisions. Annual conference resolutions constitute an additional way to develop Cal Cities policy and help guide cities and Cal Cities in its efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness, and vitality of local government in California.

The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Councilmember Dean Francois and the current alternate is Councilmember Rob Saemann. However, any Councilmember or City Staff may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting.

This year, the City of Murrieta submitted one resolution for consideration at the annual business meeting:

A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO

CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER

FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
League of California Cities Staff Analysis
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects,

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limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:

1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.

Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.

2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.”
The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.

A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.

A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.

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A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.

The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant.

Options for Council Consideration:

1. Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates and provide direction to the voting delegate/alternate(s) on the proposed resolution; or

2. Do not have City representation at the 2026 League of California Cities General Assembly.

If Council selects option 1, City Staff will submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 23 to 25, 2026. Attendance is approved and funds are appropriated in the adopted FY 2026–2027 Budget for City Council conference travel and related expenses.

Attachments:

1. 2026 Cal Cities Voting Delegate Information Packet

2. 2026 Cal Cities Resolution Packet
Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager
Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.

Taking place on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.

To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.

Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.

Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.

Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates.

Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration opens June 2.

For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026

alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.

Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.

Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.

Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting.

The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.

Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates.

Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Tuesday, Sept. 1. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].

Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly

1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines

1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.

2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.

3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.

4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.

5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.

6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.

7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.

Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.

How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
General Assembly
General Resolutions Policy Committees
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.

The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work.

The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 10% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly.

Petitioned Resolutions
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review, debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.

Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.

Who’s who
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.

Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city; every city
has one voting delegate.

The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.

Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.

Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division, and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.

During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.

Cal Cities policy
development is a memberinformed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.

For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved1 by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.

General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.2
During the Annual Conference and Expo
1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f). Page 306 of 385 2025-2026

CAL CITIES OFFICERS
President
Gabe Quinto
Mayor
El Cerrito
First Vice President
Teresa Acosta
Council Member
Carlsbad
Second Vice President
David Cohen
Council Member
San Jose
Immediate Past President
Lynne B. Kennedy
Mayor Pro Tem,
Rancho Cucamonga
Executive Director
and CEO
Carolyn M. Coleman
1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026
TO: Cal Cities Members
RE: Cal Cities 2026 Resolution Packet
Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the July 25 deadline.

The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution.

We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution.

Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information.

The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo.

For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals.

2026
Resolution
Packet

2026 Resolution Packet
Information on 2026 Resolutions Process
Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference)
Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here.

A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee.

The Resolutions Committee consist of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location.

A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting is on page two of this packet.

Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked in at the voting delegate booth.

Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three of this packet.

Petitioned Resolutions (during conference)
The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite.

1 2026 Resolution Packet
Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions
The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The table below shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution.

Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions
Approve Approve
Disapprove* Disapprove*
No Action No Action
Amend and approve Amend and approve
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Approve as amended
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Refer to appropriate policy committee
for further study*
Refer as amended to appropriate
policy committee for further study*
Approve with additional
amendment(s)
Additional amendments and refer to
appropriate policy committee for
further study*
*If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly.

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General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures
Discussion Procedures:

Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars:
the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee.

For General Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation
Resolutions Committee
Recommendation Calendar
Approve Approve Consent Calendar
Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly
For Petitioned Resolutions:

Policy Committee
Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar
N/A
Approve Regular Calendar
Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar
Disqualified Does not proceed to General
Assembly
Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. If an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote.

Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion.

Voting Procedures:

Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome, a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly.

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2026 Resolution

1. Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta
• Letters of concurrence submitted by:
i. City of Banning;
ii. City of Calimesa;
iii. City of Canyon Lake;
iv. City of Moreno Valley;
v. City of Norco;
vi. City of Torrance;
vii. Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto;
viii. Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
• Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee
• Policy Committee Recommendation:
• Resolutions Committee Recommendation:

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Resolution No. 1
Submitted by City of Murietta

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1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL

AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER

HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS
Source: City of Murrieta
Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials
Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and
WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballotbased strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group.

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Resolution No. 1: Background
Information

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Background Information for Resolution
Source: City of Murrieta
Background:

California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis.

At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth.

State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands.

Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution.

The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing

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objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production.

As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy.

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Resolution No. 1: Letters of
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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and

25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Arron Brown
City Manager
City of Canyon Lake

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President Gabe Quinto
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto,
The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions.

The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority.

On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Sincerely,
Brian Mohan
City Manager
City of Moreno Valley