Hermosa Beach City Council
August 25, 2026

15 July 22, 2026
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 the Norco, 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,
Kevin Bash
City Council Member
(951) 768-8981

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20 July 23, 2026
Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's 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:

I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference.

The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges.

Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day.

While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority.

21 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President
League of California Cities
July 23, 2026

Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.

Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.

Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.

22 2026 Resolution Packet
Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis

23 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate
Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:

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.” Background:

As provided in the background information, 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, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.

Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's housing shortage and have not adequately accounted for

24 local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.

The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.

Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.

The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.

The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.

Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.

An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.

Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required.

25 Discussion:

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, discussed above. 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.

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.

Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.

In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.

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

26 Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.

Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

We Believe
• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.

Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.

Housing Element
Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local

27 governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.

Encourage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.

Well-Planned New Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.

Support:

The following letters of concurrence were received:

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

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Meeting Date: August 25, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-AS-087
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING A 12 TO 18-MONTH HIRING FREEZE (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Information items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting.

RECEIVE AND FILE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational item regarding a 12- to 18-month hiring freeze
Executive Summary:

This informational item evaluates the potential fiscal and operational impacts of a 12- to 18-month citywide hiring freeze. While a freeze could generate short-term personnel savings, it may also reduce service levels, increase workloads and reliance on overtime or contract services, delay projects, and create recruitment and retention challenges.

Additionally, vacancy savings are generally temporary and would not address the City’s longer-term structural fiscal pressures. A targeted review of vacancies may provide similar savings while preserving flexibility to fill critical positions and maintain essential City services.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
June 9, 2026
Councilmember Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan
requested a future informational item regarding a potential 12 to 18 month citywide hiring freeze.

Analysis:

A temporary citywide hiring freeze could generate near-term salary and benefit savings by delaying the filling of vacant positions. During a period of fiscal uncertainty, vacancy savings can provide an additional tool to control expenditures and preserve General Fund resources. However, the City has already taken significant steps to reduce personnel and operating costs as part of the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget. The City addressed an approximately $3.2 million structural General Fund deficit through approximately $4.5 million in expenditure reductions and other savings, including reductions across City departments, elimination of 4.5 FTE (Full Time Equivalent)

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positions, termination of consultant contracts, deferral of vehicle purchases, and a pause in annual contributions to reserves. The adopted budget is balanced, although significant longer-term fiscal pressures remain.

Against this backdrop, a blanket 12- to 18-month hiring freeze could provide additional vacancy savings, but those savings should be weighed against potential impacts to City operations and community services.

Current Vacancy Review Process
The City Manager is currently reviewing vacancies on a position-by-position basis rather than automatically filling positions as they become vacant. This review considers:

1. Whether the position provides a critical service and needs to be filled at this time;

2. Whether the duties can reasonably be redistributed elsewhere in the organization;

3. Whether the City's needs can be met through a less expensive staffing or servicedelivery solution; and

4. Whether technology can be leveraged to improve efficiency and assist with service delivery.

This approach allows each vacancy to serve as an opportunity to reassess how services are provided and whether the existing position remains the most cost-effective solution.

Positions may remain vacant, be restructured, consolidated, downgraded, or potentially eliminated where appropriate, while critical positions can continue to recruitment.

Potential Drawbacks of a Hiring Freeze
The primary concern with a blanket hiring freeze is that vacancies do not necessarily eliminate the work associated with those positions. Prolonged vacancies can shift responsibilities to existing employees, increase workloads, create overtime or consulting costs, delay projects, and reduce the City's capacity to provide services.

For the community, this could translate into slower response times, longer permit or planreview timelines, deferred maintenance, delays to capital projects, reduced programming, or less staff capacity to respond to residents and businesses. In a relatively small organization, a single vacancy can represent a significant portion of the staffing available to perform a particular function.

There can also be financial consequences beyond personnel costs. Certain positions support permitting, inspections, grants, reimbursements, capital projects, and other revenue-producing or cost-recovery activities. Leaving these positions vacant may generate salary savings while reducing revenues, delaying outside funding, or increasing other costs.

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Prolonged vacancies can also affect employee retention. Redistributing duties may be appropriate in some circumstances, but requiring employees to absorb additional responsibilities for 12 to 18 months can affect workload, morale, and productivity. If additional employees leave as a result, the City could experience further vacancies and incur additional recruitment, training, overtime, or consulting costs.

Administrative Considerations
A hiring freeze requiring Council approval for individual exceptions would also add an additional administrative step before recruitment could begin. This would require staff time and Council agenda consideration and could extend vacancy periods, particularly when combined with the time already required for municipal recruitment.

While this administrative impact may be manageable for a limited number of exceptions, it becomes less efficient if numerous positions ultimately require Council approval because they are necessary to maintain services.

Capital Projects and Infrastructure
Staffing levels can also affect the City's ability to deliver its capital improvement program.

Engineering, project management, procurement, inspection, grant administration, and contract oversight are necessary to move projects from planning through construction.

Vacancies in critical positions can delay project schedules, increase reliance on consultants, and potentially increase project costs. Given the City's significant long-term infrastructure needs, short-term personnel savings should therefore be weighed against the potential cost of delaying capital projects or outside funding.

Limitations as a Budget Solution
A hiring freeze primarily produces temporary savings. Unless positions are permanently eliminated or restructured, salary and benefit costs return when hiring resumes.

Additionally, some of the City's significant financial pressures, including increasing costs for contracted services and long-term infrastructure needs, would not be directly addressed through a hiring freeze. A freeze may therefore provide short-term budget relief without addressing the underlying structural costs facing the City.

Managed Vacancy Control
Continuing the City's current managed vacancy-review process offers many of the potential fiscal benefits of a hiring freeze while maintaining greater operational flexibility.

Rather than treating every vacancy the same for 12 to 18 months, the City Manager can evaluate whether filling a position is necessary and financially prudent. Where a vacancy creates an opportunity for efficiencies, the City can capture those savings. Where leaving a position vacant would negatively affect critical services, revenues, capital projects, or ultimately cost more through overtime or consultants, recruitment can proceed.

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This approach also allows Council to maintain control over overall appropriations and authorized staffing through the budget process while allowing day-to-day workforce decisions to be managed administratively within those approved resources.

Conclusion
A citywide hiring freeze provides a straightforward way to generate short-term vacancy savings and demonstrate fiscal restraint. However, the City has already made significant expenditure and 4.5 FTE staffing reductions in the current FY 2026-27 budget. A blanket 12- to 18-month freeze could create unintended consequences for community services, employee workloads, revenues, capital projects, and long-term organizational capacity.

The City's current position-by-position vacancy review provides a more targeted approach. By evaluating whether a position supports a critical service, whether duties can be redistributed, whether a less expensive solution exists, and whether technology can improve service delivery, the City can pursue personnel savings while retaining the flexibility needed to maintain essential community services. This approach focuses on achieving sustainable efficiencies rather than simply maintaining vacancies for a predetermined period.

Options for Council Consideration:

Council may consider the following options:

1. Maintain the Current Process: Receive and file the report and continue the City Manager’s position-by-position review of vacancies based on fiscal and operational needs.

2. Provide Further Direction: Direct staff to develop a 12- to 18-month hiring freeze, alternative vacancy controls, or additional fiscal and operational analysis for future Council consideration.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this informational report. A citywide hiring freeze could generate short-term salary and benefit savings from vacant positions; however, actual savings would depend on the number, timing, and type of vacancies and could be partially offset by overtime, contract services, or other operational costs. Any future implementation of a hiring freeze would require further analysis to determine the net fiscal impact.

Attachments:

1. None
Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager

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Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

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Meeting Date: August 25, 2025
Staff Report No. 26-CMO-049
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.

The tentative future agenda provides a preliminary preview of topics planned for discussion at upcoming City Council meetings over a specified period, typically the next three months. The items listed in this document are "tentatively" scheduled, meaning they are subject to change and should not be considered final until the official agenda for each meeting is posted. This document is a work in progress and offers a glimpse into the City's priorities and planned discussions, allowing stakeholders to anticipate and prepare for potential topics of interest.

Key Features of a Tentative Future Agenda Document:

1. Tentative Schedule: Each agenda item is assigned a tentative date, indicating when it is expected to be discussed. These dates are provisional and may be adjusted based on various factors.

2. Work in Progress: The document is continuously updated as new items emerge, priorities shift, or additional information becomes available. This flexibility ensures City Council can address the most pressing issues in a timely manner.

3. Transparency and Communication: By publishing a tentative future agenda, the City aims to maintain transparency with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. It helps the community stay informed about potential topics of discussion and provides an opportunity for public engagement and preparation.

4. Fluid Scheduling: The scheduling of agenda items is fluid until the official agenda for a specific City Council meeting is posted. Changes can occur due to various reasons, such as new developments, additional preparatory work required, or changes in workload or priority.

Attachment:

Tentative Future Agenda Items

CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
Revised: August 18, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

INITIAL
DATE
CLOSED SESSION:

1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on August 25, 2026

2. Worker’s Comp Litigation
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION FOR RECOGNITION OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE’S 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

RECOGNIZING ENNIS JACKSON ON HIS RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH 9/11 MEMORIAL

CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Upcoming Vacancy – Representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board – Recommendation to advertise and schedule interviews on
October 27 at 4:30pm
City Clerk Biennial
Request to approve First Amendment to Contract with Sagecrest to add $60,000 to the original $26,500 contract to continue providing planning consultant services to support City staff on zoning code updates
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Aug 3, 2026
Final Parcel Map 26-01 for 2040 Hillcrest Dr. Community Development Director
Staff Request
Aug 12, 2026
Second Reading – Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section

3.12 Purchasing and Section 3.14 Purchasing Policies and Procedures of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
Administrative Services
Director
Council Direction
Aug 25, 2026
Request to approve Parks & Recreation Department job
specification revisions
Human Resources
Manager
Staff Request
Aug 10, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 to Modernize Administrative Citation Procedures
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Jun 23, 2026

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of Contract for On-call CEQA Consulting Services Community Development Director
Staff Request
May 13, 2026
Consideration of Tennis Membership and Hourly Reservation Fees Update
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Jul 8, 2026
Consideration of Park Reservation Policy and Fee Update Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
Aug 5, 2026
One Year Review of Clark Building Usage Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
Jul. 6, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Parking Citation and Metered Revenue Report – August 2026 Senior Management Analyst
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of August 4, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing

2 SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

INITIAL
DATE
CLOSED SESSION:

1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 8, 2026

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney/City Attorney Firm SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

RECOGNIZING FORMER COMMISSIONER KATHY DUNBABIN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY

CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Cash Balance Report for June and July 2026 Administrative Services Director
Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for June and July 2026
Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report for July 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 to Modernize Administrative Citation Procedures
Community Development
Director
Council Direction
Sept 8, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Adopt a Resolution to modify the P.A.R.K. After School Program Fee
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Aug 17, 2026
Adopt a Resolution to modify the Valley Park Summer Day Camp Fees
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Aug 17, 2026

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Digital Monument and Gateway Signage Preliminary Design Public Works Director Staff Request Aug 10, 2026
Surfers Walk of Fame Relocation Review Parks and Recreation Director
Council Direction
Mar. 24, 2026
Creation of an Olympics Planning Stakeholder Group Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
Aug 5, 2026
Informational Item to Explore a Pilot Program for an
Entertainment Zone for Special Events
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Apr. 14, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for July 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for August 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of July 15, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing

3 OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL

DATE CLOSED SESSION
OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 18–24, 2026 AS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK

RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
AND OCTOBER 13, 2026 AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY

CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Zoning Code — Eliminate CUP for condos and add minor map review by Director
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Jul 15, 2026

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Complimentary Holiday Parking – Provide an analysis of 2025 holiday parking program and proposed costs for a 4-week, 3- week, 2-week, and 1-week program
Senior Management
Analyst
Annual/Biennial
Designation of Maximum Fee Waiver Grants for Special Events Held in 2026 or Elimination of Fee Waiver Grant Program Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Aug 18, 2026
Informational Item - Potential moratorium on Data Centers within the City limits, informed by recent developments in neighboring City of El Segundo (supported by: Detoy and Jackson)
Council Direction
Jul 28, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Parking Citation and Metered Revenue Report – September 2026
Senior Management
Analyst
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of September 1, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing

4 OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 4:30 PM

APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST

VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL

DATE CLOSED SESSION
OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Cash Balance Report for August 2026 Administrative Services Director
Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for August 2026
Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report for August 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Digitization of Parking Permits – tying license plates to all permits Senior Management Analyst
Staff Request
Jun 22, 2026
Appointment of Representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2028
City Clerk Biennial
Approval of Long-term Agreements for 2027-2029 Special Events Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
Aug 18, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for August 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for September 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
September 15, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing

5 PENDING NEW ITEMS

STATUS /

TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
(Updated 8/10/26)
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works
Director
Pending staff availability.

If council agrees to
advance the adjustment,
it will need to go to a
citywide ballot in
compliance with
Proposition 218.

Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language
changes
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney/City
Clerk
The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the
City logo as part of a
comprehensive
Administrative
Memorandum (AM) on
City Branding and Logo
Use by City Staff. City staff
will begin drafting the AM
after finalizing the City’s
style guide and filing its
“Intent to Use” trademark
application for the City
logo with the USPTO. As
part of developing a
Licensing Agreement for
the Commercial Use of
the City Logo, staff will
establish a process for
reviewing and handling
these requests. This
process will likely include
the negotiation of
royalties and as well as
the preparation of a staff
report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only after the
City receives the issuance
of a Notice of Allowance
from the USPTO can it
begin approving
applications for
commercial uses of the
logo.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Volleyball Court Use Subcommittee was formed to review all aspects of the beach volleyball courts located in the residential area
Initiated: 2021
Parks and
Recreation Director To be completed in 2026
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmen
tal Program
Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026

6 Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023
Community
Development/
Police Chief
Ordinance to be
established to address
items.

Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and review of provisions in California Assembly Bill 43 that are anticipated to become effective on or about June 30, 2024.

Initiated by: Unanimous Council Direction July 25, 2023 Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda
items. Targeting Summer
2026.

Request Public Works Commission to review fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to Council as an action item for discussion and deliberation. (supported by Saemann, Francois, Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 13, 2024
Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items.

Explore Best Practices for Undergrounding. (supported by:

Detoy, Saemann, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction November 12, 2024
Public Works
Director
Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items. Staff
will also need to request
funding in the future
budget cycle to support
bringing in appropriate
consulting expertise on
this item.

Refer the public pool discussion to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for review prior to City Council.
(supported by Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 24, 2025
Parks and
Recreation Director Pending Commission
Review
Consideration of Adding Another Accessible Beach Mat,
Modifications to Existing Layout, and Potential for Outside Funding for a Permanent Installation (supported by: Francois, Saemann and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 26, 2025
Public Works
Director Item will return to Council
after review by the Public
Works Commission
Agendize discussion on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order at the next City Council Retreat
(supported by: Detoy and Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
City Manager The next City Council
Retreat will be scheduled
once a permanent City
Manager is appointed
Informational Item for Public Works Commission to study maximizing and expanding the street parking inventory through the analysis of the City's red curb standard to include studying golfcart parking spaces for reduced streets and studying the Driveway Parking Permit Program.
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
Public Works
Director Pending staffing
availability and
completion of other
previously requested
future agenda items.

Informational Item to review the feasibility of collecting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for short-term vacation rentals that are out of compliance, and of collecting unpaid fines from illegal short-term vacation rentals.
(supported by: Jackson and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025
Administrative
Services Director Staff will come back to
Council in the next few
months for an update.

Informational Item to Consider Including Dispatch Services as Part of Bid for Fire Services
(supported by: Keegan and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction April 28, 2026
City Manager

7 Informational Item for a comprehensive review of City speed limits, focusing on major thoroughfares including Hermosa Avenue, 27th Street, Valley Drive, Ardmore Avenue, and
Prospect Avenue (supported by: Jackson and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction May 12, 2026
Public Works
Director
Report on options for the future development of Downtown Parking Lot A as a potential revenue-generating asset, including public-private partnership and bonding scenarios.
(supported by: Saemann, Keegan, and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026
City Manager/
Administrative
Services Director
Informational Item - Options for establishing a formal Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission, in light of the City’s dissolution of the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) (supported by: Jackson and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026
Emergency
Management
Coordinator/Police
Chief
City Attorney/
Community
Development
Director
Informational Item - Review of the existing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) hardware vendors and contracts to assess security vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents (supported by: Detoy and Francois)
Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026
Police Chief
Remote voting procedure options for Board/Commission
appointments.

Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026
City Clerk

CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
(Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM)

(Revised 5-7-26)
JANUARY 13, 2026
JANUARY 27, 2026
FEBRUARY 3, 2026
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
(ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE)
MARCH 10, 2026
MARCH 24, 2026
APRIL 14, 2026
APRIL 28, 2026
FY 2026–2027 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
MAY 12, 2026
MAY 26, 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
FY 2026–2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

STUDY SESSION
JUNE 9, 2026
(ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 BUDGET)
JUNE 23, 2026
NO MEETING JULY 14, 2026
(DARK)
JULY 28, 2026
January 5–7, 2026:

CCCA Legislative Tour in Sacramento, CA
May 14–17, 2026 (Tentative Dates):

CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar
July 9–12, 2026: ICA Summer Seminar
June 4–7, 2026:

U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Long
Beach, CA
January 15, 2026: State of the City Address
January 21–23, 2026 (Sacramento):

League of California Cities New Mayors & Council
Members Academy
May 7–8, 2026:

SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly
in Palm Desert, CA
February 9-13, 2026: HBCSD Ski Week
February 20-22, 2026:

ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA
January 28–30, 2026:

U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in D.C.

February 20-22, 2026:

ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA
June 12, 2026: HBCSD Summer Break Begins
Summer Vacation Season
Passover begins at sunset on April 1, 2026 and
ends at nightfall on April 9, 2026
(No work permitted)
April 6–10, 2026: HBCSD Spring Break

CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026
(Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM)

(Revised 5-7-26)
NO MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026
(DARK)
AUGUST 25, 2026
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
OCTOBER 13, 2026
OCTOBER 27, 2026
NOVEMBER 10, 2026
NO MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2026
(DARK)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
CERTIFICATON OF NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTION,

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND

ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
DECEMBER 8, 2026
NO MEETING DECEMBER 22, 2026
(DARK)
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on September 11,
2026 and ends at nightfall on September 13, 2026
(No work permitted)
Yom Kippur begins at sunset on September 20,
2026 and ends at nightfall on September 21, 2026
(No work permitted)
September 4–6, 2026 (Tentative Dates):

CCCA Annual Fall Educational Summit
Summer Vacation Season
Winter Holiday Season
Chanukah begins sunset of December 4, 2026 and
ends nightfall of December 12, 2026 (work
permitted, except Shabbat – Friday evening to
Saturday evening)
September 23–25, 2026:

League of California Cities Annual Conference at
Anaheim Convention Center
Thanksgiving Week
November 11, 2026: Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 3, 2026: General Election
(Three City Council Seats)

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 1/1/2026  1/31/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 200
January
2026
263
161
102
11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
ABD PAIN ALS 2 3 5
ABD PAIN BLS 1 1
ALLERGIC REACTION 2 2 4
ASSAULT 2 2
BLEEDING ALS 2 2 4
BLEEDING BLS 1 1
CHEST PAIN 5 5 10
CHOKING 2 1 3
DIABETIC ALS 1 1 2
DIFF BREATHING 13 13 26
GUNSHOT WOUND 1 1 2
Hazardous Materials 1 1
INGESTED 1 1 2
INJURY ALS 19 20 39
INJURY BLS 2 2
Investigation 9 9
Total 161 102 263
Incident Responses by Day
0 20 40
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
41 35
37 27
39 42
42 Incident Response Time of Day
0 10 20 30
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)
2 3
2026

2.76

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 1/1/2026  1/31/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
January
2026
123
47 76
Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
21 14
18 14
18 20
18 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 5 10
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
4 1
10 2
10 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
January
2026
88%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
January
2026
98%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
58 (98.31%)
1 (1.69%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
15 (88.24%)
2 (11.76%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 2/1/2026  2/28/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 100
200
February
2026
186
124
62 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
911 HANG UP 1 1 2
ABD PAIN ALS 1 1 2
ASSAULT 3 3
BLEEDING ALS 4 4 8
BLEEDING BLS 1 1
CARDIAC ARREST 5 5 10
CHEST PAIN 2 2 4
CHOKING 4 4 8
DIFF BREATHING 4 5 9
INJ TO EYE 1 1
INJURY ALS 18 19 37
INJURY BLS 2 2
Investigation 4 4
MEDICAL ALARM 1 1
MEDICAL RSQ 3 3 6
Non-Medical Alarm 9 9
Total 124 62 186
Incident Responses by Day
0 10 20 30 40
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
33 22
27 40
24 14
26 Incident Response Time of Day
0 5 10 15 20
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 2/1/2026  2/28/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
February
2026
81 29
52 Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 10 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
16 9
11 20
9 4
12 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 5
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
1 4
8 8
3 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
February
2026
70%
30%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
February
2026
100%
Within Allowable Time
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
42 (100%)
Within Allowable Time
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
7 (70%)
3 (30%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 3/1/2026  3/31/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 200
March
2026
207
127
80 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
ABD PAIN BLS 1 1
ALLERGIC REACTION 1 1
ASSAULT 2 2
BLEEDING ALS 1 1 2
CARDIAC ARREST 2 2 4
CHEST PAIN 3 3 6
DIABETIC ALS 1 1 2
DIFF BREATHING 6 6 12
EXPOSURE ALS 1 2 3
INGESTED 1 1 2
INJ TO EYE 1 1
INJURY ALS 18 20 38
INJURY BLS 4 4
Investigation 7 7
LFG EMS RESP 1 1
MEDICAL ALARM 3 3
Total 127 80 207
Incident Responses by Day
0 20 40
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
31 33
21 36
17 42
27 Incident Response Time of Day
0 5 10 15 20
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 3/1/2026  3/31/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
March
2026
101
43 58
Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
13 15
10 17
8 26
12 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 5 10
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
2 1
9 7
7 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
March
2026
87%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
March
2026
98%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
42 (97.67%)
1 (2.33%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
13 (86.67%)
2 (13.33%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 4/1/2026  4/30/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 200
April
2026
265
158
107
11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
ABD PAIN ALS 5 5 10
ALLERGIC REACTION 1 1 2
ASSAULT 1 1
BACK PAIN 1 1
BITE/STING BLS 1 1
BLEEDING ALS 8 8 16
CHEST PAIN 4 4 8
DIABETIC ALS 2 2 4
DIABETIC BLS 1 1 2
DIFF BREATHING 6 6 12
INJURY ALS 19 21 40
INJURY BLS 5 1 6
Investigation 13 13
MEDICAL ALARM 1 1
MEDICAL RSQ 15 14 29
Non-Medical Alarm 10 10
Total 158 107 265
Incident Responses by Day
0 20 40
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
37 40
44 39
23 43
39 Incident Response Time of Day
0 10 20
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 4/1/2026  4/30/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
April
2026
128
56 72
Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
19 17
21 20
13 18
20 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 10
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
6 6
13 2
2 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
April
2026
65%
35%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
April
2026
100%
Within Allowable Time
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
52 (100%)
Within Allowable Time
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
13 (65%)
7 (35%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 5/1/2026  5/31/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 200
May
2026
283
172
111
11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
ABD PAIN ALS 2 2 4
ABD PAIN BLS 1 1
ASSAULT 2 2
BACK PAIN 2 2
BITE/STING ALS 1 1
BLEEDING ALS 3 3 6
CARDIAC ARREST 1 1 2
CHEST PAIN 5 4 9
DIABETIC ALS 2 2 4
DIABETIC BLS 1 1
DIFF BREATHING 9 10 19
INJURY ALS 31 33 64
INJURY BLS 5 5
Investigation 7 7
MEDICAL ALARM 2 2
MEDICAL RSQ 13 12 25
Total 172 111 283
Incident Responses by Day
0 20 40 60
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
42 36
33 20
51 51
50 Incident Response Time of Day
0 10 20 30
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 5/1/2026  5/31/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
150
200
May
2026
144
66 78
Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
22 17
16 9
29 27
24 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 10
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
2 2
14 3
8 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
May
2026
44%
56%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
May
2026
100%
Within Allowable Time
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
60 (100%)
Within Allowable Time
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
(55.56%)
(44.44%)
10 8
Delayed Response Within Allowable Time

Power BI Desktop Los Angeles County Fire Department NERIS Data January 2026 - Current 6/1/2026  6/30/2026  Incident Responses by Apparatus Type
0 200
June
2026
287
172
115
11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit
Total Responses by Apparatus Type
Category 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total
ABD PAIN ALS 2 2 4
ASSAULT 2 2
BITE/STING BLS 1 1 2
BLEEDING ALS 1 1 2
BLEEDING BLS 1 1
CARDIAC ARREST 2 3 5
CHEST PAIN 8 9 17
CHOKING 1 1 2
DIABETIC ALS 3 3 6
DIFF BREATHING 8 8 16
EXPOSURE ALS 1 1
INJURY ALS 28 26 54
INJURY BLS 4 4
Investigation 6 6
MEDICAL ALARM 2 2
MEDICAL RSQ 7 7 14
Total 172 115 287
Incident Responses by Day
0 20 40 60
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
40 52
37 32
31 56
39 Incident Response Time of Day
0 10 20
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds)

Power BI Desktop McCormick Ambulance Services - Incident Response Data 6/1/2026  6/30/2026  Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled
0 50
100
June
2026
137
58 79
Canceled Transported
Incident Responses by Day
0 20
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
19 23
17 16
12 28
22 Incident Response Time of Day
(No Cancels)
0 10
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
5 2
15 1
5 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
June
2026
63%
38%
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response
Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins

0.00%

50.00%
100.00%
June
2026
100%
Within Allowable Time
Code 2 Response <15:00 mins
63 (100%)
Within Allowable Time
Code 3 Response <9:00mins
6 (37.5%)
10 (62.5%)
Within Allowable Time Delayed Response

Power BI Desktop
Monthly National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data 0 20
40 60
2026 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June 39 43 45
53 66 67
10 8
18 12 8
28 22 31
25 48
46 9
11 6
10 6
13 Offense Category Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Society Year
2026 
Month
Multiple … 
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Category Totals by Month Crimes Against Persons
Crimes Against Property
Crimes Against Society
0 10
20 2
8 18
8 10
12 20
40 28
48 46
22 25
31 6
8 10
12 14
9 13
6 6
11 10
Jan 2026 Feb 2026 Mar 2026 Apr 2026 May 2026 Jun 2026
Police Department - Crime Dashboard
Offense Category Breakdown
(18.53%)
200 (63.9%)
(17.57%)
55 58
FBI Definitions for
National IncidentBased Reporting
System (NIBRS):
https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs
/2018/resourcepages/nibrs_offense_de
finitions-2018.pdf
313
Total Crimes

Power BI Desktop
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Month over Month % Change 0 20
40 60
80 -50%
0%
January February March April May June
76 70
78 69
58 62
39 43
45 53
66 67
-42%
5%
18%
2%
25%
10%
Prior Year Crimes
Current Year Crimes
MoM % Change
Year
2026 
Month
Police Department - Crime Dashboard Multiple … 
2026
Year
313
# of Crimes
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Month over Month % Change -50%
0%
2026 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June -41.79%

10.26%

4.65%

17.78%

24.53%

1.52%

Power BI Desktop Hermosa Beach Police Department Monthly Crime Report (June 2026) Arrests and Infractions
0 20
40 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28
14 6
3 7
10 7 6
4 17
7 6
38 17 14 14
9 3
18 17
9 10 7 6 5
11 12
17 14
8 11
9 6
29 15
12 12
7 7
8 6
6 9
6 11
7 6
11 12
7 Admin Cites Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Regular Citation Warning Citations Arrests and Infractions
327
Crime Incidents
127
Calls for Service
2,100
Crime Incidents
0 5
10 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28
4 10 5
1 3
9 8 8
2 1
Type of Crime
0 10
20 Theft
Found Property
Traffic
Public Nuisance
DUI
Information Report
Fraud
Lost Property
Narcotics
Vandalism
Disorderly Conduct
Stolen Vehicle
Assault
ID Theft
Robbery
(Blank)
Annoying Phone Calls
Burglary
Court Order
Dog Bite
Found Person
Municipal Code
Safekeeping
Sex Crimes
Theft from Motor Ve…
Vehicle Burglary
Weapons
17 15 14 13 10 8 6 6 6 5 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 *Crime data is accurate at time of reporting.
**Includes crime incidents deemed appropriate for public release. 6/1/2026  6/30/2026 
Hermosa Beach Community Crime Map:
https://www.communitycrimemap.com/?address=HermosaBeach,CA&crimeTypes=true Calls for Service
0 100
Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28
62 62 144
44 61
92 44
49 88
81

Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 0 1 N.C.

Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 0 1 N.C.

Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% Forcible Rape 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 2 3 -1 -33.3% Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 3 -2 -66.7%
Aggravated Assault 5 8 -3 -37.5% 5 4 1 25.0% 17 29 -12 -41.4% Simple Assault 3 8 -5 -62.5% 3 10 -7 -70.0% 46 28 18 64.3% Intimidation 0 3 -3 -100.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 7 6 1 16.7%
Total Crimes Against Persons 8 20 -12 -60.0% 8 15 -7 -46.7% 75 70 5 7.1% Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Arson 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 2 5 -3 -60.0% 2 5 -3 -60.0% 35 37 -2 -5.4% Counterfeiting/Forgery 2 3 -1 -33.3% 2 12 -10 -83.3% 12 35 -23 -65.7% Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 5 4 1 25.0% 5 6 -1 -16.7% 35 34 1 2.9% Embezzlement 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 3 -3 -100.0%
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 1 2 -1 -50.0% False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game 4 6 -2 -33.3% 4 3 1 33.3% 27 21 6 28.6% Credit Card/Automatic Teller Fraud 1 1 0 0.0% 1 1 0 0.0% 3 8 -5 -62.5% Impersonation 1 1 0 0.0% 1 1 0 0.0% 6 3 3 100.0%
Identity Theft 3 4 -1 -25.0% 3 2 1 50.0% 18 16 2 12.5%
Robbery 2 0 2 N.C. 2 1 1 100.0% 2 9 -7 -77.8%
Pocket-picking 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0%
Purse-snatching 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0%
Shoplifting 1 3 -2 -66.7% 1 0 1 N.C. 8 9 -1 -11.1%
Theft From Building 1 1 0 0.0% 1 1 0 0.0% 2 7 -5 -71.4% Theft From Motor Vehicle 1 3 -2 -66.7% 1 2 -1 -50.0% 9 25 -16 -64.0% Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 2 13 -11 -84.6% All Other Larceny 20 21 -1 -4.8% 20 20 0 0.0% 87 100 -13 -13.0% Motor Vehicle Theft 3 9 -6 -66.7% 3 1 2 200.0% 26 11 15 136.4% Stolen Property Offenses 0 2 -2 -100.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0% 8 21 -13 -61.9% Total Crimes Against Property 46 64 -18 -28.1% 46 59 -13 -22.0% 281 358 -77 -21.5% Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Drug/Narcotic Violations 7 4 3 75.0% 7 10 -3 -30.0% 27 41 -14 -34.1% Drug Equipment Violations 6 4 2 50.0% 6 4 2 50.0% 27 33 -6 -18.2% Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0.0% 0 2 -2 -100.0% Weapon Law Violations 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 5 -5 -100.0% 13 17 -4 -23.5% Animal Cruelty 0 0 0 0.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% 0 1 -1 -100.0% Total Crimes Against Society 13 9 4 44.4% 13 20 -7 -35.0% 67 94 -27 -28.7% Total Crimes Against Persons 8 20 -12 -60.0% 8 15 -7 -46.7% 75 70 5 7.1% Total Crimes Against Property 46 64 -18 -28.1% 46 59 -13 -22.0% 281 358 -77 -21.5% Total Crimes Against Society 13 9 4 44.4% 13 20 -7 -35.0% 67 94 -27 -28.7% Total Group A Offenses 67 93 -26 -28.0% 67 94 -27 -28.7% 423 522 -99 -19.0% N.C. Not Calculable. To calculate the percentage change use Time 1-Time 2/Time 2 = a number x 100= % change. You cannot divide a number by 0 and receive a valid number.

Crimes Against Property - Group A Offenses
2026 June YTD
Crimes Against Society - Group A Offenses

HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
2026 National Incident Based Reporting System
Crimes Against Persons - Group A Offenses
2026 June YTD
Summary of Reported Offenses
(*) Offenses are counted using the FBI Units of Count for Crime This report is valid as of 08/10/2026 and is subject to change This report is PRELIMINARY and the counts may change as the formal report is completed. 2026 June YTD

Power BI Desktop
Total Parking Meter Revenue
$0.0M
$0.5M
$1.0M
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3
2025 2026
$360,901 $342,457 $421,150 $411,743 $474,356
$576,958 $657,873 $623,067
$462,681 $404,907 $425,249
$315,836
$549,972 $515,630
$683,758 $616,813 $689,272
$787,365
$989,304
$0.29M $0.28M $0.33M $0.33M $0.38M $0.46M $0.50M $0.45M $0.33M $0.29M $0.31M $0.22M $0.39M $0.35M $0.45M $0.37M $0.33M $0.35M $0.40M
$0.20M
$0.18M $0.22M $0.27M
$0.39M
$0.15M
$0.17M
IPS Coin Revenue IPS Credit Card Revenue ParkMobile Revenue Flowbird CC Revenue Flowbird Coin Revenue Citywide Percentage of Coin Revenue
4%
6%
8%
Jan 2025 Apr 2025 Jul 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 Apr 2026 Jul 2026

6.51%

3.34%

4.73%

5.57%

3.71%

6.48%

4.16%
Parking Revenue Breakdown by Payment Method Month
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Year
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Citywide Percentage of Revenue by Vendor
0%
50%
100%
January February March April May June July August September October November December January February March April May June July 2025 2026
81% 81% 79% 80% 81% 79% 75% 72% 70% 73% 72% 69% 72% 68% 66% 61% 47% 44% 40% 22% 24% 22% 23% 27% 24% 28% 30% 30%
31% 34% 39%
IPS Coin Revenue IPS Credit Card Revenue ParkMobile Revenue Flowbird CC Revenue Flowbird Coin Revenue

Power BI Desktop P 2026 2026 arking Citation Issuance Summary Total Citations Issued
0K
5K
January February March April May June July August September October November December 2026
4,328 3,958
4,379
3,747
5,254 5,401
4,843
4,275
3,446
4,064
3,294 3,202
3735 3362
4004
3589
4348
3674 4059
Previous Year Citations Current Year Citiations
Top 10 - Violation Descriptions
0K 2K 4K

EXPIRED METER

EXPIRED METER SPACE

POSTED NO PARKING
DISPLAY OF PLATES *SEE BACKSIDE
TIME LIMIT 1 HOUR

EXP METER YL POST
NO PKG WED 8AM-11AM
NO PKG MON 8AM-11AM
NO PKG TUES 8AM-11AM

PKG SPACE MARKINGS
4710
3552
3153
2651
1499
1267
925
775
634
581
Top 10 - Citation Issuance Locations
0K 2K 4K 6K

HERMOSA AVE

PIER AVE
LOT A

LOT C (STRUCTURE C)

MANHATTAN AVE

MONTEREY BLVD
11TH ST

VALLEY DR
10TH ST
LOT B
5551
2354
2146
2102
1524
903
832
695
603
572
Total Citations Issued
26,771
Total Citations Issued -
Trendline
3K
4K
Previous Year
Comparison
0K 26,771 50K

Power BI Desktop
Time Period
1/1/2026 
7/31/2026 
Parking Citation Locations
Citations Issued
26,766
Total Citations Issued
0K
5K
January February March April May June July
2026
3,735 3,362 4,001 3,589 4,348 3,674 4,057
Violation Description
All 
Violation Code
All 
Citation Violation Description

Power BI Desktop
Time Period
2025 2026
Parking Citation Fine Revenue
Total Citation Fine Revenue
$0K
$50K
$100K
$150K
$200K
$250K
$300K
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
2025 2026
$198,234 $201,983
$180,238
$204,581
$168,706
$244,124$247,056
$215,209
$191,666
$152,822
$220,008
$179,107$173,156
$208,270
$184,652
$220,925
$196,204
$236,539
$196,576
$219,601
Total Citations Issued
76,962
Total Fine Revenue
$3,837,674
Total Citations Issued
0K
5K
Jan 2025 Apr 2025 Jul 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 Apr 2026 Jul 2026 4224 3981 5229
3353 3120 3628 3959 4248
3516
4281
104 147 98 112 172 108 117 61 100 78
Citation Warning
Citations Issued by Weekday
0K 10K
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
12474
11996
11858
10704
9109
10026
10795
Violation Description
All 
Violation Code
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Power BI Desktop Pa 1/1/2026  7/31/2026  rking Permit Issuance fffff
Total Permits Issued
0K
1K
2K
3K
January February March April May June July
2026
98 2582
2289
699
449
266 227
Total Citations Issued by Permit Type
0K 2K 4K
Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026
Guest Permit 2026 2026
Employee Permit Q2 April-June 2026
Employee Permit Q3 July-September 2026
Employee Permit Q1 January-March 2026
Vehicle Sticker 2026
Guest Permit 2026
3204
2959
174
151
99 14
9 Monthly Permits Issued by Type
0K
1K
2K
3K
January February March April May June July
2026
98 2,582
2,289
699
449
266 227
1228 1059
303
203
1337
1184
294
220
Employee Permit Q1 Janu…
Employee Permit Q2 April-…
Employee Permit Q3 July-…
Guest Permit 2026
Guest Permit 2026 2026
Vehicle Sticker 2026
Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026
Total Permits Issued
6,610
Revenue Collected
$387,160
Breakdown of Permit Issuance Type
99 (1.5%)
2959 (44.77%)
14 (0.21%)
3204 (48.47%)
Employee Permit Q1 Janu…
Employee Permit Q2 April-…
Employee Permit Q3 July-…
Guest Permit 2026
Guest Permit 2026 2026
Vehicle Sticker 2026
Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas
Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa, Lead Special Event and
Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle, Office Assistant Amari Gilbert, Recreation Specialist Peggy Magee Nolan
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Horowitz called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Barbra Ellman.

3. ROLL CALL
Office Assistant Amari Gilbert announced a quorum.

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa and Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the presentation.

5. PRESENTATIONS

5.a HERMOSA BEACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL POST EVENT

PRESENTATION (LONG-TERM AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT)
In-Person Presentation:

Sam Perroti, Mike Bell, and Janice Brittain, Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival representatives

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

2 This is the time for members of the public to address the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (Parks and Recreation Advisory Director Reports, Commissioner Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate consideration, and Future Agenda Items).

The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker from those present in the Council Chambers and via the remote participation option(s) listed on the agenda. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Chairperson or Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time.

No action will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the Commission may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the audience will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.

In-Person Public Comment:

Kathy Welch
Tom Welch
Linda Purkiss

7. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments, may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement or report on his or her own liaison or subcommittee roles, activities or meetings attended.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Commissioners may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered separately, with public comment permitted at that time.

Moved by: Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis
Seconded by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman
To approve the Consent Calendar with a correction to the Action Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory and Public Works Commission Meeting of June 2, 2026, Item 12, Future Agenda Items.

3 Ayes (5): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner
Motion Carried

8.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026

8.b MAY 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT

8.c JUNE 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

10. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION

10.a APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-043
(Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the presentation.

In-Person Presentation:

Christine Lennon, AAU Holiday Championships representative Virtual Presentation:

Denny Lennon, AAU Holiday Championships representative
Virtual Public Comment:

Tony Higgins
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis
To recommend that the City Council not approve the Impact Level III new special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, for inclusion on the 2026 Special Event Calendar and not approve the requested exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow the simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier volleyball courts.

Motion Failed
Moved by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman
Seconded by: Commissioner Thomas Moroney
To recommend that the City Council approve the Impact Level III new 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

4 volleyball courts for the event; and ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts and accommodates existing Contract Classes.

Ayes (4): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner Noes (1): Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis
Motion Carried

10.b CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO TENNIS MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVATION FEES - 26-PR-044
(Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation.

Moved by: Chairperson Traci Horowitz
Seconded by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman
To recommend that the City Council approve an increase to the annual tennis membership fee to $25 and increase the hourly resident reservation fee to $12 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and $14 per hour between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Ayes (4): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner Noes (1): Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis
Motion Carried

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Requests from Commissioners for possible future agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future agenda. No public comment will be taken. Commissioners should consider the city’s work plan when considering new items.

Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation.

12. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR REPORT
Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation.

13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm.

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2026
4:00 p.m.

Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh
Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Assistant Planner Johnny Case, Community
Development Director Alison Becker, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant.

3. ROLL CALL
Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum.

Commissioner Kate Hirsh was absent at the time of Roll Call.

Commissioner Hoffman was absent.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Commissioner McNally
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To approve the order of the agenda.

Ayes (3): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, and Commissioner McNally
Absent (2): Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Hirsh

2 Motion Carried

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were provided.

6. PUBLIC HEARING

6.a LOCATION: 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - 26-CDD-072
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-11) TO

CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN UNMANNED, CO-LOCATED

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR T-MOBILE, ON
AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation.

Commissioner Hirsh arrived at 4:05 p.m. during discussion of Item 6.a.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.

Chairperson Stephen Izant asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Chairperson Izant asked various questions.

Commissioner McNally asked various questions.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked the applicant questions.

In-person public comments:

1. Terrill Burnett

2. Christopher Matcek

3. Jason Wallace

4. Rocky Rockefeller
No virtual public comments were provided.

3 Applicant Gilholm provided information.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided information.

Commissioner McNally provided information.

Chairperson Izant provided information.

Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
Seconded by: Commissioner McNally
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction or conversion; and adopt a revised Resolution approving design Option A for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-11) and variance to construct and operate an unmanned, co-located wireless
telecommunications facility for T-Mobile, at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway in the Specific Plan Area 8.

Ayes (4): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Absent (1): Commissioner Hoffman
Motion Carried

7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2026
5:00 p.m.

Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally,
Commissioner Kate Hirsh
Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Assistant Planner Johnny Case, Community
Development Director Alison Becker, Contract Planner Angelique Soliz, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant.

3. ROLL CALL
Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To approve the order of the agenda.

Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Motion Carried

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were provided.

2 6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To approve the consent calendar.

Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Motion Carried

6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2026 - 26-CDD-065
(Commission Secretary Holly Honma)
Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To approve the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 16, 2026.

Motion Carried

7. PUBLIC HEARING

7.a LOCATION: 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - 26-CDD-067
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-11) TO

CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN UNMANNED, CO-LOCATED

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR T-MOBILE, ON
AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Assistant Planner Johnny Case)
The Planning Commission took a recess at 5:15 p.m. for broadcasting issues.

The Planning Commission reconvened at 5:21 p.m. to continue the public hearing.

Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation.

Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty asked various questions.

Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information.

Commissioner Kate Hirsh asked the applicant various questions.

3 Chairperson Stephen Izant asked various questions.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

In-person public comment:

1. Julie Hofer

2. Christopher Matek

3. Leslie Button

4. Jessica Trani

5. Terrill Burnett

6. Jason Wallace

7. Rocky Rockefeller
Virtual public comment:

1. Christina Work

2. Pat Z.

3. Brittney
Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Commissioner McNally asked various questions.

Chairperson Izant asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions.

Commissioner Hirsh asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions.

Assistant Planner Case provided information.

Applicant Gilholm provided information.

A motion was made by Chairperson Izant to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction or conversion; adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-11) to construct and operate an unmanned, co-located wireless telecommunications facility for T-Mobile, consisting of three façade-mounted screened sectors with four antennas per sector, and a 152.50-square-foot equipment area located on the roof of an existing building at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway

4 in the Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8); and direct staff to work with T-Mobile to relocate the north and south antennas to the center of the building away from the sides of the building and if the relocated antennas exceed the zoning height, it would be allowed, as long as they are not excessive and within reason. The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Commissioner Hirsh provided information.

Commissioner Hoffman provided information.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty provided information.

Chairperson Izant provided information.

Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To continue this public hearing to a date certain of August 4, 2026, direct staff and applicant to focus on the relocation of the antennas (north, south and west), request that the applicant look at alternative locations and strengthen the conditions in section 8 of the resolution to provide compliance reports within certain timeframes after installation.

Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Motion Carried

7.b LOCATION: 606 LOMA DRIVE - 26-CDD-068
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 26-02) AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 26-02) TO ALLOW A NEW

THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM IN THE TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R-2) ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Contract Planner Angelique Soliz)
Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided a presentation.

Commissioner McNally asked various questions.

Applicant Stacey Straus from Srour & Associates provided information.

Applicant requested a revision to a condition that mentions the combined trash enclosure.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner McNally stepped away from the dais at 7:17 p.m.

Commissioner McNally returned to the dais at 7:18 p.m.

5 Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner McNally asked various questions.

Commissioner Hoffman provided information.

No public comments were provided.

Applicant Stacey Straus from Srour & Associates provided information.

Commissioner McNally asked various questions.

Commissioner Hoffman provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to a Class 3 categorical exemption as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction and conversion of small structures; and adopt the Draft Revised Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan permitting three-unit residential condominium buildings and 2 attached ADUs at 606 Loma Drive, subject to conditions of approval with minor modifications presented to condition 22 and direct staff to work with the applicant regarding the trash bins.

Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Motion Carried

7.c LOCATION: 435 8TH STREET - 26-CDD-063
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TWO-YEAR TIME EXTENSION (PARK 26-
01) FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PARKING PLAN (23-01) AND
VARIANCE (VAR23-03) FOR A NEW 975-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Contract Planner Angelique Soliz)
Commissioner Hoffman recused himself from this item and stepped away from the dais at 7:40 p.m.

Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided a presentation.

Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

6 Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided information.

No public comments were provided.

Stacey Straus from Srour & Associations on behalf of the applicant provided information.

Chairperson Izant asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
Seconded by: Commissioner McNally
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines for new construction; and adopt a Resolution approving a two-year time extension (PARK26-01) for Parking Plan (PARK 23-01) and Variance (23-03) at 435 8th Street.

Ayes (4): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh
Recused (1): Commissioner Hoffman
Motion Carried

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director Alison Becker called attention to changes in the staff report template and timing for distribution of public comments received prior to meetings.

9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Vice Chairperson Flaherty provided comments.

Community Development Director Becker provided information.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA

INFORMATIONAL ONLY

11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.