Hermosa Beach City Council
September 22, 2026

10 a. In the case the request is denied by the Council, no further action is taken.
b. If the request is approved, staff will begin implementing the Naming of the public facility or outdoor space through execution of a formal agreement.

Signage
Donor or Naming acknowledgement is permitted but must be approved by the City Council prior to installation. This approval will include review of the size, subject matter, overall sign design, materials, location and placement. Signage shall comply with the Sign Ordinance (HBMC 17.50) and adhere to the City’s official logo and branding guidelines. Additionally, the following criteria must also be followed:
• Any physical form of recognition shall not interfere with visitor use or routine operations.
• The form of any on-site recognition shall:
o Be of appropriate size and color within the design scheme of the facility, Monument, Statue or public art piece;
o Not dominate the sign in terms of scale or color; and o Not detract from surroundings or any interpretive messages.

The use of corporate logos and insignias on recognition signs will be considered by the City Council for formal approval prior to installation.

11 Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship
Quick Glance

APPROVAL

NAMING OF PUBLIC

FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR
SPACES
City Council retains sole authority to name Cityowned land, buildings, and facilities.

PLACEMENT OF

MONUMENTS, STATUES, OR

PUBLIC ART
City Council retains sole authority to allow installation of a Monument, Statue or public art to honor or
memorialize a person or family or to celebrate the
culture of the community.

SPONSORSHIP OF CITY

EVENT OR ACTIVITY
The City Manager retains authority to allow for the
Sponsorship of city operated programs. If deemed
necessary by the City Manager, the sponsorship
opportunity would be taken to the City Council for
final approval.

MEMORIAL BENCH

DONATION PROGRAM
The Public Works department accepts, reviews and
administers Memorial Bench Donation requests.

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Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-070
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

CREATION OF AN OLYMPICS PLANNING STAKEHOLDER GROUP
(Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa)

A) APPROVE RECOMMENDATION

B) PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING STAKEHOLDER GROUP

C) DETERMINE IF MEETINGS SHOULD BE RECORDED AND BROADCAST Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council provide direction:

1. Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s recommendation to create an LA28 Olympic Games Planning Stakeholder Group that would include one Councilmember, one Commissioner, and Community Members that would be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government code section 54952(b)); or

2. Create a true ad hoc Subcommittee, limit membership to fewer than a quorum of Councilmembers/Commissioners, give it a discrete task and end date, and do not establish a separate community-member stakeholder group. The members may obtain public input through ordinary outreach, but community members should not serve as subcommittee members. This option generally would not be subject to the Brown Act; and

3. If a Brown Act body is created, determine whether the meetings should be recorded and broadcast.

Executive Summary:

In preparation for the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles (LA 28), staff recommends City Council consider the creation of a stakeholder group that would be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act, to assist in the planning and coordination of the LA28 Olympic Games activations within the City to celebrate the upcoming games. The stakeholder group would comprise of staff, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) Chairperson or Commissioner designee, Mayor or Councilmember designee, a representative from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau (Chamber), and representatives from various community organizations and businesses affiliated with USA beach volleyball and surfing.

City Council may also consider creating a true ad hoc Subcommittee, limit membership to fewer than a quorum of Councilmembers/Commissioners, give it a discrete task and end date, and do not establish a separate community-member stakeholder group. The

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members may obtain public input through ordinary outreach, but community members should not serve as subcommittee members. This option generally would not be subject to the Brown Act
Background:

Staff engages with community stakeholders to gather input, assist with identifying community needs, and inform the development of City initiatives. Staff has been actively involved with the LA28 Committee and the LA County Sporting Events Planning Group (LASEPG) in preparing for the LA28 Olympic Games. These efforts are currently focused on activating Hermosa Beach to showcase the City's rich surfing and beach volleyball heritage while celebrating the Olympic athletes and events associated with the Games.

At its August 4, 2026, meeting, the Commission approved staff’s recommendation to request that City Council consider approval of the creation of an LA28 Olympic Games Planning Stakeholder Group (Stakeholder Group).

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

August 04, 2026
The Commission recommended City Council consider
approval of the creation of an Olympic Stakeholder Group.

Discussion:

A Stakeholder Group would assist staff in ensuring available resources and key stakeholders are connected with the City to coordinate planning efforts and community activation opportunities for the LA28 Olympic Games in Hermosa Beach. The Stakeholder Group would assist staff and provide input on items such as:
 Communications, planning and logistics
o Assist staff with establishing a network of community partners, international dignitaries, and key points of contact.
o Support communication methods and outreach strategies. o Brainstorm activation ideas and community engagement events that celebrate the local culture and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. o Provide input on a proposed schedule of events, including potential practice schedules and delegation onsite visits.
 Identify potential partnerships and sponsorship opportunities o Local businesses;
o Nonprofit organizations;
o For-profit businesses; and

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o Individual donors.
 Conduct research and share best practices
o Gather data and information from comparable cities that are activating as official ‘host sites’ for the LA28 Olympic Games.

The Stakeholder Group would provide recommendations to staff throughout the planning process. Staff would consider the Stakeholder Group’s feedback when developing proposals for consideration by City Management and City Council regarding LA28 Olympic activation efforts in Hermosa Beach.

Because the Stakeholder Group would be created by formal City Council action and would include community members, it would be a legislative body subject to the Ralph M.

Brown Act (Government Code section 54952(b)).

Environmental Analysis:

The City Council should find that this item is not a “project” as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) and (b), and is therefore not subject to CEQA review because it is not an action with the potential to result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This item is an organizational or administrative activity consisting of general planning that may result in the preparation of an event or related proposal to be considered by the City Council at a future meeting.

Options for Council Consideration:

1. Approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s recommendation to create an LA28 Olympic Games Planning Stakeholder Group that would be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government code section 54952(b)). The stakeholder group would comprise of staff, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) Chairperson or Commissioner designee, Mayor or Councilmember designee, a representative from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau (Chamber), and representatives from various community organizations and businesses affiliated with USA beach volleyball and surfing;

2. Approve the creation of an LA28 Olympic Games Planning Stakeholder Group that would be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act with modifications;

3. Create a true ad hoc Subcommittee, limit membership to fewer than a quorum of Councilmembers/Commissioners, give it a discrete task and end date, and do not establish a separate community-member stakeholder group. The members may obtain public input through ordinary outreach, but community members should not serve as subcommittee members. This option generally would not be subject to the Brown Act; or

4. Do not approve the creation of an LA28 Olympic Games Planning Stakeholder Group or ad hoc Subcommittee and provide staff with alternative direction.

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Fiscal Impact:

Staff time associated with establishing the committee would be absorbed within existing staff resources. If Council establishes a Brown Act body, each public meeting is estimated to cost approximately $2,000 for technology and staff support. Total costs would depend on the number of meetings held.

Respectfully Submitted 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

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Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PR-029
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON PILOT ENTERTAINMENT ZONE
CEQA: Determine the informational item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because it is not a “project” as defined pursuant to section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

Informational items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols)

RECEIVE AND FILE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file the informational item regarding a pilot “entertainment zone”.

Executive Summary:

At its April 28, 2026, meeting, Councilmember Jackson, with support from Councilmember Saemann, requested that staff return with an informational item regarding consideration of a pilot “entertainment zone” (EZ) in the City in conjunction with an approved special event.

Background:

An EZ broadly refers to a designated public area created by ordinance, typically within a downtown area, with entertainment, events, and alcohol-related activity. EZs are defined and regulated under Senate Bill 969 (SB 969) which was adopted by the State Legislature in 2024.

To build a framework for an EZ, the following components should be clearly defined:
 Site plan identifying boundaries
 Permissible activities (e.g., live entertainment, vending)  Alcohol policies, including type of alcoholic beverages permitted  Days and hours of operation
 Security and public safety requirements
 Responsible party

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EZ must be established by ordinance, and the City is required by state law to request feedback from local law enforcement before adopting such an ordinance. Once EZ is created, staff would continue to evaluate program implementation.

Best Practice Research
Culver City
In April of 2026, the City Council of the City of Culver City, in partnership with the Downtown Business Association, unanimously introduced an ordinance to create a downtown EZ that allows patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and consume them outside of those establishments within a defined EZ boundary in the City’s Business Improvement District. The proposed boundary encompasses Culver Boulevard between Madison Avenue and Venice Boulevard; Washington Boulevard between Hughes Avenue and Culver Boulevard; and the adjacent side streets of Main Street, Cardiff Avenue, and Watseka Avenue.

The downtown EZ could be activated during the following permitted special events: the Annual Culver City Car Show; the Annual Downtown Culver City Independence Celebration; the Summer Concert Series; Third Wednesdays; Culver City Pride and Rally; and the Downtown Culver Holiday Tree Lighting Sled-tacular. Events not listed that wish to activate downtown EZ would require approval from the City Manager. Activation of the downtown EZ would require the Downtown Business Association to serve as the event lead.

Beverages are required to be served in non-glass, non-metal, and non-single-use plastic containers, and participants are required to wear identifying wristbands.

The first activation of the downtown EZ took place on June 17, 2026, for a Spiked Lemonade event spanning public sidewalks, streets, and participating storefronts in the center of the historic downtown core. The next activations are scheduled to take place during the Summer Sunset Music Series every Thursday evening from July 16 through August 13, 2026, at the Culver Steps and the main Town Plaza along Culver Boulevard.

Each activation requires a minimum of two Culver City Police Department officers and six private security professionals. For events involving street closures, staffing requirements would increase to four Police Department officers, two parking enforcement officers, and 12 private security professionals. The producer of any special event approved to activate the downtown EZ would be responsible for all associated costs.

Long Beach
The City of Long Beach, in partnership with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance, developed a one-year pilot EZ in August 2025.

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The EZ is activated during “EZ Sip Events,” which feature live music, cultural programming, and vendor activity and allow patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and consume them outdoors within designated areas of Downtown Long Beach, including Pine Avenue and The Promenade during the permitted event. Patrons who purchase alcoholic beverages are required to wear a wristband.

Patrons under 21 are also allowed within the event footprint. Seven “EZ Sip Events” have been held to date, generally once per month on Saturdays, with varying start and end times. Activations typically concluded in the late afternoon or early evening, with the exception of a Halloween activation that ended at 10:00 p.m.

Each activation requires one Long Beach Police Department sergeant and two officers, with the cost of Police Department services paid by the Downtown Long Beach Alliance.

In conversations with the Long Beach Police Department, the Department has not experienced an increase in calls for service associated with the events.

Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica implemented a pilot EZ in 2025 within a three-block area of its downtown, allowing patrons to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and consume them outside of those establishments within the defined EZ boundary within the three-block Third Street Promenade area between Wilshire Boulevard and Broadway, Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The City has since expanded its EZ framework to allow event-based activations in the broader downtown area, as well as at the Santa Monica Pier, Main Street, and Montana Avenue.

Beverages are required to be served in non-glass containers, and participants are required to wear identifying wristbands.

The Business Improvement District is responsible for activating the EZ and providing private security personnel to monitor the EZ and enforce boundary and beveragecontainer requirements.

In conversations with the Santa Monica Police Department, the Department has experienced very few public safety issues to date associated with downtown EZ.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
City Council:

April 28, 2026
Councilmember Jackson, with support from Councilmember
Saemann, requested that staff return with an informational item regarding consideration of a pilot “entertainment zone” in the City in conjunction with an approved special event.

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Discussion:

Possible Hermosa Beach Locations
In evaluating potential locations for a pilot EZ within Hermosa Beach, Pier Plaza would be the most feasible and appropriate area for initial consideration. Pier Plaza already supports regular programming and is centrally located in close proximity to a high concentration of restaurants and businesses, which would support participation by local establishments. Additionally, as Pier Plaza is an existing pedestrian-oriented space, implementation of an EZ would not require street closures. The location is also aligned with the intended purpose of a downtown-oriented EZ.

As a secondary consideration, the Upper Pier Avenue corridor could also be considered due to its concentration of restaurants and businesses; however, implementation in this area would likely require street closures to safely accommodate outdoor alcohol consumption, in addition to presenting challenges related to proximity to residential neighborhoods and traffic circulation constraints.

Hermosa Beach Special Events to Consider the Activation of an EZ Potential events that may be considered to activate a pilot EZ include existing, wellestablished events that already incorporate live entertainment and vendor operations. For example, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade could be considered, as the event route spans Pier Plaza and Upper Pier Avenue, which are the two locations identified by staff as potential EZ locations. Additionally, events such as the Fiesta Hermosa, Hermosa for the Holidays, Surfers Walk of Fame followed by the Spyder Surf Fest as the events already include live entertainment and vendors on Pier Plaza. Staff would recommend that any EZ activation be implemented and managed by the event producer as part of its overall event operations, rather than by the City directly. Alternatively, if the event producer is unwilling or unable to assume responsibility for EZ operations, staff would recommend following the model utilized by other cities discussed in this report, whereby a Business Improvement District or similar organization serves as the designated entity responsible for administering and operating the EZ.

Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Regulations
Per Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 9.04.010, the consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers in public places, including streets, sidewalks, public ways, parks, and other public places, is prohibited except as specifically authorized by the Code. Limited exceptions allow alcohol consumption at certain outdoor City-owned facilities when approved by the City Council for qualifying nonprofit organizations; however, these approvals apply to defined areas associated with a permitted event and do not authorize patrons to carry and consume open alcoholic beverages throughout public streets, sidewalks, or other public rights-ofway. HBMC Section 12.20.040 separately prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages and possession of open alcoholic beverage containers on the beach and Strand.

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There is no existing provision in the HBMC that would allow open-container consumption in public areas such as Pier Plaza or along public rights-of-way under an EZ framework.

Under California Business and Professions Code Section 23039.5, an EZ is a zone created by local ordinance that authorizes the consumption of alcoholic beverages on public streets, sidewalks, or public rights-of-way. State law further establishes requirements for the creation and operation of an EZ, including procedures for identifying persons possessing alcoholic beverages as 21 years of age or older and requirements governing participating alcohol licenses. As such, the current HBMC would not support activation of an EZ or the movement and consumption of open alcoholic beverages throughout a designated public area. Implementation of an EZ within Hermosa Beach would therefore require amendments to the HBMC and adoption of an ordinance establishing the EZ in accordance with applicable State law.

Hermosa Beach Public Safety Considerations
The establishment of an EZ would introduce a new form of alcohol consumption within public spaces in Hermosa Beach and would require careful consideration of public safety, staffing, and enforcement. Unlike a traditional permitted event, where alcohol service is generally confined to a fenced or otherwise controlled area, an EZ allows eligible patrons to carry and consume alcoholic beverages within a broader designated public area. This distinction may create additional considerations related to age verification, alcohol leaving the designated boundary, consumption of alcohol not purchased from participating businesses, crowd management, overconsumption, and enforcement of existing alcoholrelated laws outside of the EZ.

State law requires a jurisdiction establishing an EZ to create a process for identifying persons possessing alcoholic beverages as 21 years of age or older.

If the City Council wishes to further consider an EZ, an operational framework would need to be developed in consultation with the Police Department and include, at a minimum, defined boundaries and activation periods; age-verification and wristband procedures; approved container requirements; participating-business identification and responsibilities; signage and boundary controls; a designated entity responsible for zone operations; required public safety and event staffing levels; and a mechanism for recovering City costs associated with implementation and enforcement.

Environmental Analysis:

The City Council should find that this informational report is not a “project” as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) and(b), and is therefore not subject to CEQA review, because it is not an action with the potential to result in any direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This report is an organizational or administrative activity which

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consists of general policy and procedure making, that may result in the preparation of an EZ ordinance to be considered by the Council at a later time, Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation.

Attachments:

None
Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Concur: Landon Phillips, Police Chief
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

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Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-PD-011
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council

INFORMATIONAL ITEM TO REVIEW EXISTING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE

READER VENDORS AND CONTRACTS
Informational items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. (Police Chief Landon Phillips)

RECEIVE AND FILE
Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational report on the review of the existing automated license plate reader (ALPR) hardware, vendors, and contracts to assess security vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents.

Executive Summary:

At its July 28, 2026 City Council meeting, City Council requested an information report to discuss the security vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents regarding the City of Hermosa Beach’s use of ALPRs. This report provides an overview of all vendors, discusses the contracts, security review, and data retention model for each vendor.

Background:

At its July 28, 2026 City Council meeting, City Council discussed the Hermosa Beach Police Department’s ALPR system and raised concerns about the retention and protection data, contracts with multiple vendors, and the vulnerabilities of the ALPR system.

Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
July 28, 2026
Mayor Detoy and Councilmember Francois supported bringing this item at a future meeting, and directed staff to return with an informational item regarding the review of ALPR hardware vendors, and contracts to assess vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents.

Discussion:

The Hermosa Beach Police Department uses four different ALPR systems: Vigilant (Motorola), Flock, Axon, and Genetec. All systems have been acquired over the last several years. The Vigilant and Flock cameras (14 total) are positioned at critical

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intersections throughout the city. The Axon cameras (12 total) are positioned inside each Patrol Unit vehicle. The Genetec cameras (3 total) are positioned in three Community Services vehicles.

The Hermosa Beach Police Department relies on different types of technology to maximize its service to the community. Along with ALPRs, officers and detectives frequently work with residents and business owners to access privately owned cameras, such as Ring, to help with investigations. Collected footage provides valuable investigative leads and support in investigations. ALPRs serve as an objective, reliable witness to criminal activity, assisting the Department in criminal investigations.

ALPR systems continuously monitor areas of the city and alert officers in real-time when a stolen vehicle or a vehicle associated with a criminal investigation enters the city. Having these ALPRs as a tool for the Department has directly resulted in numerous arrests and case resolutions, demonstrating the advantage that this technology provides to protect the community.

All ALPR systems take still photos only; there is no recorded video or facial recognition software. As vehicles pass by each camera, these systems take a picture of each vehicle, showing the license plate and marking the time and location that the vehicle was detected by the camera. Here are examples from each system:

Vigilant Flock
Axon Genetec

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Security Review
All four vendors are CJIS complaint, meaning their database aligns with the FBI’s Criminal Justic Information Services (CJIS) security standards where it utilizes advanced encryption for data.

Vigilant
There have been no major hacks or data breaches of the Motorola’s Vigilant License Plate Reader database.

Flock
In late 2025, independent cybersecurity researcher Jon Gaines published a paper detailing severe physical and architectural flaws in the Flock automated license plate readers. By physically accessing the back of the Flock camera, removing the back cover and pressing an internal hardware button in a specific sequence, Gaines forced the device into a wireless diagnostic mode (the camera became a wireless access point) and connected it to his laptop. This, however, did not give him access to information already collected, and it did not give him access to the cloud, but it only allowed him to see what the camera is currently seeing while connected to it. Flock responded by pushing out firmware updates to all Flock cameras to mitigate that button vulnerability.

Axon
There have been no reported Axon data breaches. Axon uses Axon Evidence to store their data.

Genetec
There have been no major data breaches involving the exposure or theft of data from Genetec systems.

Contract Review
All contracts with the four vendors were reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, as to the data privacy clauses giving the City of Hermosa Beach sole proprietary ownership of its data collected. The city may then share the data with other law enforcement

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agencies if the outside agencies agree in writing to the City’s usage requirements. The City’s usage requirements include that data may not be used for immigration purposes or reproductive care. The City of Hermosa Beach does not share with any federal agencies and out-out-state agencies according to California Civil Code Section 1798.90.5.

The city currently shares data with 84 California cities, including other South Bay agencies like Manhattan Beach Police Department and Redondo Beach Police Department. Every request is reviewed by the Police Department’s Administrative and Investigate Operations Captain. The request is only approved if the partnership would benefit the Hermosa Beach Police Department and its investigations and if the agency agrees to all the City’s terms.

Policy Review
The Hermosa Beach Police Department has a current ALPR Policy that is publicly available on the website. Police personnel are required to complete mandated training and acknowledge the policy before being granted permissions to any of the ALPR systems. In adherence with the policy, the Administrative Lieutenant conducts monthly audits of the ALPR system and cross references user requests to case investigations to ensure proper usage of the system. The Department has not had any incidents for alleged misuse of ALPRs system.

ALPRs provide investigative leads and they do not mis-identify innocent motorists as criminal suspects. For example, if a witness observed a vehicle burglary, and reports that the suspect left the area in a white sedan, then officers may stop and investigate any white sedan in the area. With ALPR technology, officers can check ALPR data and determine which white sedans were in the area at the time of the crime. If officers can obtain a plate of the suspect vehicle, their search would be narrowed to that license plate which would prevent officers from stopping and investigating uninvolved motorists.

Officers and dispatchers are trained to not rely on ALPR hits alone and all ALPR hits must be visually verified and confirmed with dispatch through a secondary search of a law enforcement database. An ALPR hit alone is not probable cause to stop and detain a vehicle.

Data Retention Review
Every time an ALPR camera takes a picture of a vehicle, it is categorized into either one of these categories:

1. A standard “Plate Read”: there is no “Want” or “Hit” on the vehicle. Informational only.

2. A “Hot List” Hit: the vehicle has previously been reported as stolen or is wanted in connection to a crime.

The following are the data retention periods for each of the four vendors:

1. Genetec: 90 days for Plate Reads, 1 year for Hot List hits

2. Axon: 90 days for Plate Reads, 1 year for Hot List hits

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3. Flock: 30 days for Plate Reads, 1 year for Hot List hits

4. Vigilant: 30 days for Plate Reads, 1 year for Hot List hits Options for Council Consideration:

1. Receive and file the informational report.

2. Receive City Council majority to bring back item for further discussion.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this information report.

Respectfully Submitted by: Joe Poelstra, Police Captain Reviewed by: Joanne Loeza, Management Analyst
Concur: Landon Phillips, Police Chief
Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney
Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager

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Meeting Date: September 22, 2026
Staff Report No. 26-CMO-053
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: September 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL

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

PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING 2026 HERMOSA BEACH OPEN CHAMPIONS
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
Adoption of Conflict-of-Interest Code City Clerk Biennial Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing
Amendment to Contract for IPS Meters Police Chief Staff Request Sept 3, 2026
Approve Grant Agreement with CA Office of Traffic Safety Administration for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Police Chief Staff Request
Sept 16, 2026

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 to Modernize Administrative Citation Procedures (continued from September 8, 2026)
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Jun 23, 2026
Zoning Code — Eliminate CUP for condos and add minor map review by Director
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Jul 15, 2026
Adopt a resolution to modify the Tennis Annual Membership and Hourly Reservation Fees
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Sept 8, 2026
Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 12.28 Parks,
Playgrounds and Other Public Areas and Adopt a Resolution to Modify the Park Reservation Fees
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Sept 8, 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
Consideration of Amendments to AAU and AVP July Volleyball Tournament Agreements to Expand Event Programming
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Sept 9, 2026
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
Consideration of New Year's Eve Celebration and Fee Waivers (supported by Francois, Keegan, and Saemann)
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Sept 8, 2026
Consideration of extending commercial metered parking time limits after 6:00 p.m. from two to three hours (Supported by Jackson, Keegan and Detoy)
Senior Management
Analyst/Administrative
Services Director
Council Direction
Aug. 25, 2026
Digital Monument and Gateway Signage Preliminary Design Public Works Director Staff Request Aug 10, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

2 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Police Crime Statistics for July and August 2026 Police Chief Ongoing 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

3 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:

1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on October 13, 2026

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney/City Attorney Firm OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

HERMOSA BEACH ACHIEVES FUNCTIONAL ZERO STREET HOMELESSNESS

RECOGNIZING FORMER COMMISSIONER KATHY DUNBABIN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY RECOGNIZING HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY’S SAUNA DONATION TO FIRE STATION 100

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Consideration of Field Reservation Policy and Fee Updates Parks and Recreation Director
Staff Request
Sept 2, 2026
Review of Clark Building Fees (supported by Keegan, Detoy, and Saemann)
Parks and Recreation
Director
Council Direction
Sept 8, 2026

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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
Consideration of Amendment to Hermosa Beach Chamber of
Commerce Agreement for 2027 Events
Parks and Recreation
Director
Staff Request
Sept 9, 2026
Digitization of Parking Permits – tying license plates to all permits Senior Management Analyst
Staff Request
Jun 22, 2026
Consideration of adjusting Clean Power Alliance default to lowest level for Hermosa Beach customers (supported by
Saemann, Keegan, and Francois)
Environmental Programs
Manager
Council Direction
Sept 8, 2026
Discussion On Engineering and Traffic Survey, and Assembly Bill 43 Public Works Director Staff Request
Aug 27, 2026
Discussion on Assembly Bill 413, “The Daylighting” Law to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Public Works Director Staff Request
Aug 27, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

4 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for July and 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 NOVEMBER 10, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL

DATE CLOSED SESSION
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
List of Regular and Ongoing City Board and Commission
Appointive Terms that will Expire During the 2027 Calendar Year City Clerk Annual
Check Registers Administrative Services
Director
Ongoing

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Resolution Approving the Allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to Construct American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant Sidewalk Panels and Curb Ramps
Public Works Director Staff Request
Sept 16, 2026

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
RTI Transatlantic Cable Memorandum of Understanding
Amendment
Community Development
Director
Staff Request
Aug 31, 2026
Examine office-to-housing conversions and look at developing a comprehensive plan to identify zoning and municipal code changes necessary to allow and encourage these
conversions (Supported by Jackson, Francois, and Detoy) Community Development
Director
Council Direction
Aug 25, 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)
Community Development
Director
Council Direction
Jul 28, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Parking Citation and Metered Revenue Report – October 2026 Senior Management Analyst
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of October 6, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Director
Ongoing
NO MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2026
(DARK FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK)

6 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026
CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTION,

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND

ELECTION OF MAYOR & MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
DECEMBER 12, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL

DATE CLOSED SESSION
DECEMBER 12, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

PRESENTATIONS

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

PUBLIC HEARINGS

MUNICIPAL MATTERS
2027 Residential Parking Program update on latest round of changes to residential parking program and consider updates where needed
Administrative Services
Director
Council Direction
City Council Meeting Schedule Executive Assistant Annual City Council Committee Reorganization City Clerk Annual City Accessible Beach Mats Pilot Update Public Works Director Staff Request Aug 27, 2026
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for September 2026
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Police Crime Statistics for October 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of September 16, 2026
Public Works Director Ongoing
Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 20, 2026
Community Development
Director
Ongoing
Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of November 4, 2026
Parks & Recreation Director Ongoing

7 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

8 Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023
Community
Development/
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 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
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

9 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
Remote voting procedure options for Board/Commission
appointments.

Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026
City Clerk
Consideration of low-cost process for Conditional Use Permits amendments (Supported by Jackson, Keegan, and Saemann)
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2026
Community
Development
Director
Informational Item - Direct Planning Commission to consider a moratorium on new ground-floor office and service-industry uses in commercial zones to preserve retail and restaurant
uses (Supported by Jackson and Detoy)
Initiated by: Council Direction September 8, 2026
Community
Development
Director

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 20-22, 2026:

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

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

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

INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND

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

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

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

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 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 Kate Hirsh
Members Absent: Commissioner Greg McNally
Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Community Development Director Alison Becker,
Associate Planner DeDe Tran, Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Commissioner Greg McNally was absent.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hirsh arrived at 5:02 p.m. during Item 4. Approval of Agenda.

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

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

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were provided.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve the consent calendar.

6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2026 - 26-CDD-075
(Commission Secretary Holly Honma)
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
Seconded by: Commissioner Hoffman
To approve the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of July 21, 2026 and special meeting of August 4, 2026.

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

7. PUBLIC HEARING

7.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (PDP 26-06) FOR AN ELECTRONIC MONUMENT SIGN AT 710 PIER AVENUE - 26-CDD-074
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15311 Class 11 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez)
Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez provided a presentation Public works Director Joe SanClemente provided information.

No public comments were provided.

Vice-Chairperson Michael Flaherty provided information.

Commissioner Hoffman provided information.

3 Commissioner Hirsh provided information.

Chairperson Izant provided information
Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Hirsh
To determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15311, Class 11, of the State CEQA Guidelines; and adopt a Resolution approving the Precise Development Plan (PDP26-06) subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

7.b LOCATION: CITYWIDE - 26-CDD-073
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA26-02), AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 17
(ZONING) OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO

ELIMINATE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR

CONDOMINIUMS, REVISE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR

CONDOMINIUMS AND UPDATE TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 21080.17 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Associate Planner DeDe Tran)
Associate Planner Dede Tran provided a presentation.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner Hoffman asked various questions.

Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.

Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

4 Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Commissioner Hoffman asked various questions.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

No public comments were provided.

Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt a Resolution approving Zoning Text Amendment (TA26-02), amending Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 17 (Zoning) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) to eliminate the Conditional Use Permit requirement for condominiums, revise development standards for condominiums, and update tentative map procedures.

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

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director Alison Becker called attention to the next upcoming Zoning Code Update session on September 2, 2026 and welcomed our newest team member Angelique Chavez to the Community Development Department.

9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Vice-Chairperson Flaherty called attention to the City Manager Staff and thanked them for honoring George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane at the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA

INFORMATIONAL ONLY

11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane at 5:55 p.m.

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
August 18, 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 Kate Hirsh
Members Absent: Commissioner Greg McNally
Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Community Development Director Alison Becker,
Associate Planner DeDe Tran, Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin
_____________________________________________________________________

1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Commissioner Greg McNally was absent.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Hirsh arrived at 5:02 p.m. during Item 4. Approval of Agenda.

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

Ayes (4): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Hirsh

2 Absent (1): Commissioner McNally
Motion Carried

5. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were provided.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
To approve the consent calendar.

6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2026 - 26-CDD-075
(Commission Secretary Holly Honma)
Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
Seconded by: Commissioner Hoffman
To approve the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of July 21, 2026 and special meeting of August 4, 2026.

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

7. PUBLIC HEARING

7.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN (PDP 26-06) FOR AN ELECTRONIC MONUMENT SIGN AT 710 PIER AVENUE - 26-CDD-074
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 15311 Class 11 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez)
Assistant Planner Angelique Chavez provided a presentation Public works Director Joe SanClemente provided information.

No public comments were provided.

Vice-Chairperson Michael Flaherty provided information.

Commissioner Hoffman provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh provided information.

Chairperson Izant provided information

3 Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Commissioner Hirsh
To determine the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15311, Class 11, of the State CEQA Guidelines; and adopt a Resolution approving the Precise Development Plan (PDP26-06) subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

7.b LOCATION: CITYWIDE - 26-CDD-073
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (TA26-02), AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 17
(ZONING) OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO

ELIMINATE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR

CONDOMINIUMS, REVISE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR

CONDOMINIUMS AND UPDATE TENTATIVE MAP PROCEDURES
CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to section 21080.17 of the CEQA Guidelines. (Associate Planner DeDe Tran)
Associate Planner Dede Tran provided a presentation.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Commissioner Hoffman asked various questions.

Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.

Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information.

Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information.

Vice-Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions.

Associate Planner Dede Tran provided information.

Commissioner Hoffman asked various questions.

4 Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions.

No public comments were provided.

Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty
To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt a Resolution approving Zoning Text Amendment (TA26-02), amending Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 17 (Zoning) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) to eliminate the Conditional Use Permit requirement for condominiums, revise development standards for condominiums, and update tentative map procedures.

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

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
Community Development Director Alison Becker called attention to the upcoming Zoning Code Update session on September 2, 2026 and welcomed our newest team member Angelique Chavez to the Community Development Department.

9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Vice-Chairperson Flaherty called attention to the City Manager staff and thanked them for honoring George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane at the August 25, 2026 City Council meeting.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA

INFORMATIONAL ONLY

11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of George Schmeltzer and Stephanie Crane at 5:55 p.m.

1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 2026
Open Session 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Members Present: Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Nate Flory,
Commissioner Erin Bender
Staff Present: Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, City Engineer Saad Malim, Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss,
Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen, Assistant Engineer Kristian Alarcon, Management Analyst Michael Dell’Amico
_____________________________________________________________________

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

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

3. ROLL CALL
Associate Engineer Andrew Ngyuen led the roll call and announced a quorum.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the Public Works Commission to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.

2 Moved by: Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain
Seconded by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Brittain, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, to approve the agenda.

Ayes (3): Chairperson David Grethen, Commissioner Nate Flory, and Commissioner Erin Bender
Motion Carried

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Leadership Hermosa Beach is looking to fill class of 2027. Go to https://leadershiphermosa.org to apply
Chairperson Grethen announced that we have two new commissioners joining the Commission: Erin Bender and Nate Flory.

6. PRESENTATIONS
None

7. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time for members of the public to address the Public Works Commission on any items within the Commission’s jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (Presentations, Public Works Director Report, 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 Public Works Commission.

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 departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the Director. Members of the audience will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Matters for Commission Consideration when those items are heard.

Chairperson Grethen opened public comment. The following public comment was provided.

In Person Public Comment:
• No public Comment

3 8. 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.a Response to Public Comments/Questions for Clarification None

8.b Brief Announcements
None

8.c Reports on liaison or subcommittee roles, activities, or meetings attended.

None

8.d Brief comments on matters within subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.

None

9. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the 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. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered under Agenda Item 10, with public comment permitted at that time.

To approve the consent calendar.

9.a Action Meeting Minutes for the May 20, 2026 Public Works Commission Meeting
Moved by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
Seconded by: Chairperson David Grethen
A motion was made by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Chairperson Grethen to approve the consent calendar.

Ayes (2): Chairperson David Grethen, and Commissioner Scott Hayes Abstained (3): Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Nate Flory, and Commissioner Erin Bender
Motion Carried

4 10. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE

DISCUSSION
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be handled separately. Public comment will be taken before Commission deliberation, and action on each item pulled from the Consent Calendar.

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

12. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION

12.a APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION VICE
CHAIRPERSON - 26-PW-048
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Moved by: Chairperson David Grethen
Seconded by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
A motion was made by Chairperson Grethen, seconded by Commissioner Hayes to appoint Commissioner Brittain the Public Works Commission Vice Chairperson for July 2026 through December 2026.

Ayes (4): Chairperson David Grethen, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Nate Flory, and Commissioner Erin Bender
Abstained (1): Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain
Motion Carried

12.b PROPOSED DRY WELL PROJECT TO COMPLY WITH STORM WATER POLLUTION REDUCTION MANDATES - 26-PW-047
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Karuss)
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss presented an overview of the proposed joint dry well project with the City of Redondo Beach. The project is intended to reduce polluted stormwater runoff before it reaches the ocean, satisfy the City’s stormwater regulatory requirements, and pursue grant funding through the Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W). The grant application deadline is July 31, 2026.

The proposed project would address approximately 169 acres of drainage area. Staff presented two potential project areas: the
Greenbelt/Bicentennial Park area and South Park.

Staff explained that the Herondo Storm Drain regularly exceeds pollutant limits and that the proposed dry wells would assist the City in meeting its NPDES permit and watershed management obligations. Previous stormwater projects have addressed a portion of the City’s required

5 pollutant and runoff volume reductions, with an additional project needed to meet the remaining requirements.

Staff noted that the Greenbelt infiltration project was previously identified as part of the 2016 Watershed Management Program but was subsequently cancelled. A later feasibility study identified 23 dry wells east of PCH as one potential approach. Additional analysis indicated that approximately 13 strategically located dry wells near Herondo could potentially achieve the same required pollutant reduction and runoff capture at a lower cost.

Staff explained that a dry well is an underground structure approximately 20–30 feet deep that uses gravel and surrounding soil to filter and infiltrate stormwater. At the surface, the installation generally appears as a manhole cover. Dry wells must be located a minimum of 15 feet from one another and from buildings and must maintain the required separation from groundwater. Additional geotechnical investigation would be required to confirm site suitability.

Staff presented the following preliminary alternatives:

Option A – Greenbelt: 8 dry wells in South Park and 5 dry wells along the Greenbelt north of 2nd Street
Option B – Park Area: 8 dry wells in South Park and 5 dry wells in or near Bicentennial Park. The South Park concept would divert stormwater from an existing 39-inch County storm drain and install dry wells along the existing walking path. This alternative was estimated to cost approximately $1 million more than Option A due to roadway, paving, and infrastructure modifications.

Staff emphasized that the concepts are preliminary and may be modified as technical studies, environmental review, community input, and funding considerations advance. The project is intended to minimize community impacts, reduce costs, address localized flooding where feasible, and meet the City’s stormwater requirements.

Staff reported that the City intends to submit the Measure W grant application by July 31, 2026, with grant award notifications anticipated in summer 2027. The grant would primarily fund design, engineering, and technical investigations. The City currently has approximately $1.3 million in CIP funding available, which would not be sufficient to independently complete the project.

Construction is not imminent and would occur only after additional design, geotechnical investigation, environmental review, funding, and required approvals. Staff noted that any grant agreement would require City Council approval.

6 Commissioners and community members expressed concerns regarding the suitability of the Greenbelt and South Park locations, including soil and groundwater conditions, potential contamination, flooding, seismic and soil stability, safety, tree and open-space preservation, construction impacts, property impacts, and the recreational use of the parks.

Additional concerns were raised regarding the placement of manhole covers along the South Park walking path, potential maintenance and odor issues, and the appropriateness of locating infrastructure within the Greenbelt, which is designated OS-1 (Open Space 1).

A request was made to establish a subcommittee involving the Parks and Recreation Commission to further evaluate the proposal and engage stakeholders.

Staff clarified that the primary purpose of the dry wells is to capture the amount of polluted runoff necessary to meet the City’s regulatory requirements, rather than capture all stormwater. Pretreatment devices would be incorporated into the system. Once a dry well reaches its infiltration capacity, additional runoff would continue through the existing storm drain system.

Commissioners also discussed existing localized flooding concerns, including drainage issues near Cochise Avenue and 4th Street. Staff noted that the dry well project is not intended to address all existing flooding concerns and that localized drainage improvements may need to be considered separately.

Staff emphasized that additional geotechnical and environmental investigations will be necessary to determine soil conditions, groundwater levels, infiltration capacity, and site feasibility. Staff also indicated that the upcoming wet season could provide an opportunity to gather additional information regarding stormwater conditions.

Staff further explained that the project was shifted from the previously studied east-of-PCH alternative because the revised concept could potentially achieve the same regulatory objectives with fewer dry wells, lower costs, and less construction complexity.

Approximately 2,500 community mailers were distributed in advance of the meeting. Staff indicated that additional community outreach and education would occur as the project progresses, including presentations and information regarding existing dry wells in the South Bay and their operations and maintenance.

Moved by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain
A motion was made by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Vice Chairperson Brittain, to move forward with the options presented for the

7 purposed of the Measure W grant application and to refer the Greenbelt site to the City Attorney for review of its legal feasibility.

Ayes (5): Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Nate Flory, and
Commissioner Erin Bender
Motion Carried

12.c DIGITAL MONUMENT, GATEWAY, AND DOWNTOWN WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PRELIMINARY DESIGN - 26-PW-040
(Assistant Engineer Kristian Alarcon)
Assistant Engineer Kristian Alarcon presented an overview of the City’s proposed signage program, which is intended to establish a consistent family of signs throughout the community.

Funding for the program includes $500,000 donated by former Mayor Chuck and Missy Sheldon, $50,000 donated by the Chamber of Commerce, and $29,000 in City funds.

Staff explained that the program consists of three components: digital monument signage, gateway signage, and downtown wayfinding signage.

Digital Monument Sign
Staff presented the conceptual design for a digital monument sign proposed near the Community Center at Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The design is inspired by the Art Deco architecture of the Community Center and is intended to create a cohesive visual connection with the surrounding area.

Due to the proximity to PCH, Caltrans required a viewshed analysis. Staff reported that the analysis evaluated visibility from multiple viewpoints and determined that the proposed sign would not obstruct traffic signal visibility.

Commissioners discussed the proposed height and placement, including concerns regarding visual intrusion, traffic signal visibility, and potential vandalism. Staff noted that the sign could be raised somewhat while maintaining required clearances and that a tamper-resistant screen could be incorporated into the design.

Staff emphasized that the signage program is intended to establish a cohesive visual through consistent materials, typography, fonts, and colors based on the City’s logo and overall aesthetic.

Gateway Signage

8 Staff presented proposed gateway signage intended to establish a consistent visual identity at key City entry points. Staff noted that existing gateway signs were installed over several decades and vary in materials, design, and style.

Staff reviewed proposed sign designs and locations, appropriate sign types, potential use of uplighting, and priority locations. The goal is to reduce the number of sign types and establish consistency in size, materials, and design.

Commissioners discussed sign height and placement, visual clutter, driver distraction, traffic signal visibility, and potential impacts associated with lower-mounted signs. Staff noted that landscaping and other design elements could be incorporated into the final designs.

Downtown Wayfinding Signage
Staff presented the third component of the signage program, downtown wayfinding signage, and requested Commission direction before developing conceptual designs.

The initial area under consideration includes Pier Avenue from PCH to Hermosa Avenue and Hermosa Avenue from approximately 10th Street to 14th Street.

Commissioners and staff discussed potential goals for the program, including improved parking information, directional information to key destinations, consistent design and colors, reduction of sign clutter, and the needs of motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The Commission also discussed the effectiveness of physical wayfinding signs given the widespread use of GPS and smartphone navigation.

Staff noted that available funding is limited and that the scope and priorities of the wayfinding program must be established before proceeding with detailed designs. The possibility of incorporating an informational kiosk at Pier Plaza was also discussed.

Commissioners and community members emphasized the importance of preserving the City’s open-space character and avoiding excessive visual clutter while improving navigation for residents and visitors.

Staff requested continued input regarding potential locations, information to be provided, target audiences, and the appropriate balance between physical signage and digital navigation tools.

No formal motion was made regarding the downtown wayfinding component.

Staff noted that certain donated funds have specific use restrictions and that the gateway and wayfinding components must be prioritized within the available funding parameters.

9 The Commission expressed general support for developing a cohesive signage system with a limited number of sign types and consistent size, materials, typography, and design, while preserving the character of the community and maintaining traffic visibility.

Moved by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
Seconded by: Commissioner Nate Flory
A motion was made by Commissioner Hayes, seconded by Commissioner Flory, to approve the monument sign in concept
Ayes (5): Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Nate Flory, and
Commissioner Erin Bender
Motion Carried
Moved by: Commissioner Nate Flory
Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain
A motion was made by Commissioner Flory, seconded by Commissioner Dunbabin to move the proposed gateway signs as is
Amendment:

Moved by: Commissioner Scott Hayes
Seconded by: Commissioner Nate Flory
A friendly amendment was made by Commissioner Hayes, accepted by Commissioner Flory to approve the gateway signage in concept, with the Commission's recommendations to be taken into consideration by staff Ayes (5): Chairperson David Grethen, Vice Chairperson Janice Brittain, Commissioner Scott Hayes, Commissioner Nate Flory, and
Commissioner Erin Bender
Motion Carried

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time for Commissioners to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Commissioners should consider the department’s work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only.

14. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided the following project updates:

Cal Water Water Main Replacement: The Director provided an update on Cal Water’s water main pipeline replacement project.

10 South Park Fence Installation: Fence installation at South Park School has been completed, including improvements at the main entrance, south walkway, and north access path.

Longfellow Greenbelt: Improvements have been completed to better direct pedestrians to the crosswalk and enhance the landscaping.

Valley Drive: Restoration work is underway on Valley Drive.

ADA Sidewalk Improvements: Sidewalk grinding will address approximately 3,800 linear feet of sidewalk throughout the City and improve accessibility in multiple areas.

LA County Sanitation District Sewer Main Rehabilitation – Phase 2: Phase 2 of the sewer main rehabilitation project is underway and is expected to take approximately one month. The work requires installation of a temporary bypass pipe, removal of one southbound travel lane, and restriping. Staff will work to minimize parking impacts and avoid the downtown core during the summer months.

The Director clarified that the City’s sewer system is separate from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, which is a separate governmental entity. A limited number of service connections throughout the City will be affected by the project. The sewer main is more than 100 years old, and the rehabilitation is intended to prevent future failures. The Director referenced a previous emergency sewer line failure on Bayview as an example of the need for proactive rehabilitation. The line ultimately conveys wastewater to the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.

14.a Director's Update

14.b Activity Reports
none

14.c CIP Status Report
City Engineer Saad Malim provided an update on recently completed, upcoming, and planned Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

Recently Completed Projects
CIP 164 – Hermosa Avenue Green Street: The project is in the closeout phase, including completion of punch-list items and labor compliance requirements.

CIP 626 – CDBG Sidewalk Improvements: The project is in the closeout phase, with punch-list and labor compliance work underway. Lyndon Street improvements will be included based on pavement condition index (PCI) priorities.

11 CIP 619 – Kelly Courts Improvements: The contractor has begun completing the tennis and pickleball improvements. Unforeseen site conditions were encountered, including approximately two inches of asphalt over an existing concrete surface. Completion is anticipated in late September. Following placement of new asphalt, approximately 45 days are required for the material to fully cure before resurfacing can begin.

CIP 114 – Greenwich Village North Undergrounding, Phase 1: Conduit installation has been completed. Southern California Edison (SCE) and Frontier utility installation is underway for Phase 2. Phase 3 will involve private utility conversions, followed by Phase 4, which includes removal of the utility poles. Pole removal is anticipated to occur approximately one year from now.

CIP 685 – Real-Time Crime Center: Material procurement and coordination with Caltrans are underway, including maintenance of the required Caltrans permits.

Projects Starting Soon
CIP 107 – Slurry Seal: Construction is anticipated to begin within the next few weeks, with the majority of slurry seal work scheduled for the second week of August. Portions of roadways will be closed during construction hours to facilitate the work and minimize overall disruption.

CIP 504 – Playground Equipment Replacement: Following City Council authorization at its July 28 meeting, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. Valley Park and Sea View Park will receive new playground equipment and rubberized safety surfacing at the new equipment locations; the remainder of each park will remain sand.

Conceptual Planning
Staff reported that the following projects are in the conceptual planning or preliminary design stages:

CIP 615 – City Yard: The City Council awarded a CEQA environmental services contract on May 26, 2026. Staff has begun working with the project architect, with site programming and preliminary cost estimates underway.

CIP 417 – Annual Storm Drain Improvements
CIP 423 – Annual Sewer Improvements
CIP 635 – Community Center Windows
CIP 111 – Wayfinding
Final Design

12 CIP 623 – Pier Structural Improvements: The Coastal Commission waiver was approved July 8, 2026, completing the remaining approval process. The project is in final plan review, with final plans and bid packages anticipated by late July or early August. Construction is anticipated to begin in October, following the summer peak-use period and prior to the rainy season.

CIP 106/115 – Annual Street and Sidewalk Improvements
CIP 113 – Citywide Multi-Space Meter Deployment: Topographic surveys are being conducted for sidewalks and curb ramps to ensure the final design complies with ADA requirements and provides adequate slopes.

Pending Projects
Staff identified the following projects as pending:
• CIP 143 – PCH/Aviation Mobility Improvement Project
• CIP 193 – Hermosa Avenue Safety Improvements
• CIP 610 – Fort Lots-of-Fun Improvements
• CIP 625 – Citywide ADA Improvements
• CIP 635 – Parking Lot C Improvements, Phase 2
• CIP 636 – Civic Center Roofing
• CIP 637 – Lawn Bowling Roofing

15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:01pm