Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2024

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed updates to regulations for temporary uses and events as part of a comprehensive zoning code update. No formal decisions or actions are required during this study session.

• Study session on updating regulations for temporary use and events (HBMC Chapter 17.42)
• Approval of action minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting
• Review of the tentative agenda for January 21, 2025

The Planning Commission held a study session to discuss updating regulations for temporary uses and events as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, but took no formal action. The commission approved the consent calendar, including the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and received the tentative agenda for January 21, 2025. No public hearings or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including November 18, 2024 action minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed January 21, 2025 tentative agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will adopt a resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election. The meeting will also recognize outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey and administer oaths to newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen. Additional agenda items include roll call of the new council and general announcements.

• Resolution declaring results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election
• Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey
• Oath of office for newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen
• Roll call of the new City Council
• Announcements

The City Council certified the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, declaring the outcome as provided by law. The council also recognized outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey and administered oaths of office to newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted resolution declaring results of Nov. 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to re-elected Councilmember Mike Detoy
• Administered oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Michael D. Keegan
• Administered oath of office to newly elected City Treasurer David Pedersen

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider retiring the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee. The commission will also receive and file the August, September, and October 2024 activity reports and approve the action minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

• Retire Parks Master Plan Subcommittee (Item 11.a)
• Approve August 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.a)
• Approve September 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.b)
• Approve October 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.c)
• Approve action minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (Item 9.d)

The Commission voted unanimously to retire the Parks Master Plan subcommittee, ending its work. It also approved the consent calendar, which included activity reports for August, September, and October 2024, and the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Retired the Parks Master Plan subcommittee (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August, September, October 2024 activity reports and November 4, 2024 minutes (5-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will vote on the consent calendar and consider two specific actions: removal of an Indian Laurel Fig tree at 964 15th Street with replacement planting, and appointment of the commission chairperson and vice‑chairperson for 2025 along with the 2025 meeting schedule. The commission will also receive status reports on the Capital Improvement Program and monthly activity reports. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the action items.

• Approve the consent calendar, including action minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting
• Remove one Indian Laurel Fig tree at 964 15th Street and install two replacement trees per CIP 105
• Appoint Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Jan‑Dec 2025
• Adopt the Public Works Commission meeting schedule for 2025
• Review November 2024 Capital Improvement Program Status Report

The Public Works Commission approved the removal of one Indian Laurel Fig tree at 964 15th Street and the planting of two replacement trees, with one at the same address and the other elsewhere as determined by staff. The commission also appointed new officers for 2025 and approved the meeting schedule. The consent calendar was approved with one abstention.

• Approved tree removal at 964 15th St with one replacement there and one elsewhere (5-0)
• Appointed Hayes as Chairperson and Grethen as Vice Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 18, 2024 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits. It will consider and likely approve Conditional Use Permit 24‑07 and Precise Development Plan 24‑04 for a 2,689‑square‑foot recovery studio at 301 Pier Avenue (Suite B). It will also consider Conditional Use Permit 24‑12 and Precise Development Plan 24‑13 for a 2,386‑square‑foot Pilates studio at the same address (Suite A). Additional items include a consent calendar and filing of prior meeting minutes.

• Consent calendar approval for listed items
• File action minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting (24‑CDD‑074)
• Public hearing on tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (24‑CDD‑073)
• Approve CUP 24‑07 and PDP 24‑04 for a 2,689‑sq‑ft recovery studio at 301 Pier Ave (Suite B)
• Approve CUP 24‑12 and PDP 24‑13 for a 2,386‑sq‑ft Pilates studio at 301 Pier Ave (Suite A)

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved conditional use permits and precise development plans for a 2,689-square-foot physical recovery studio and a 2,386-square-foot Pilates studio, both at 301 Pier Avenue, with conditions including striking condition 14 and CEQA categorical exemptions. The commission also received and filed the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes, the tri-annual alcohol CUP report, and the 2025 meeting schedule. No public comments were made during the meeting.

• Approved CUP 24-07 and PDP 24-05 for physical recovery studio at 301 Pier Ave (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved CUP 24-12 and PDP 24-13 for Pilates studio at 301 Pier Ave (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Conducted public hearing on tri-annual alcohol CUP report (motion carried)
• Received and filed December 16, 2024 tentative future agenda
• Received and filed 2025 Planning Commission meeting schedule

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

The agenda for the Hermosa Beach City Council special meeting on 2024-11-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda.

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will meet to discuss administrative matters, including a contract amendment for video services and various board appointments. The session includes a closed session to discuss workers' compensation litigation and labor negotiations.

• Proposed amendment to Pegasus Studios agreement for video broadcasting services with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $73,900 starting July 1, 2025
• Appointment of Jim Fasola to the Los Angeles County West Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board
• Resolution authorizing deposits and withdrawals in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
• Resolution authorizing the examination of sales and use tax records
• Closed session regarding workers' compensation cases: Robert Higgins vs City of Hermosa Beach and Jonathan Sibbald v. City of Hermosa Beach

The City Council introduced an ordinance amending the municipal code for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs, adopting staff's height limit recommendation and the Planning Commission's building separation recommendation. The council also approved the 2024 Parks Master Plan, rejected a bid for the Parking Lot D improvements project and placed it on hold, and approved a contract amendment for the City Manager. All other consent calendar items were approved as listed.

• Introduced ADU zone text amendment 24-03 with staff height limit and Planning Commission building separation (3-2)
• Adopted urgency ordinance for ADU zone text amendment (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Parks Master Plan (5-0)
• Rejected CSI Services bid for CIP 682 Parking Lot D and placed project on hold until 2025-26 budget (3-2)
• Approved City Manager contract amendment with one-time bonus (4-1)
• Approved $60,000 sole-source purchase of Tesla Model Y for Police Department (5-0)
• Approved 2025 special events including Winter Challenge and Maya and the Wave (5-0)
• Approved $69,398 CDBG funds for ADA-compliant sidewalk panels and curb ramps (5-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend two new events for the 2025 calendar. The body will also review activity reports and approve its 2025 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for 'Winter Challenge' volleyball tournament (Feb 7-8, 2025)
• Public hearing for 'Maya and the Wave' film screening (May 22, 2025)
• Approval of the Commission's 2025 meeting schedule
• Approval of August and September 2024 activity reports
• Pre-event presentation for Community Chanukah Celebration

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission recommended City Council approval for two new 2025 special events: 'Maya and the Wave' (May 22, 2025) and 'Winter Challenge' (Feb 7-8, 2025). The commission also approved its 2025 meeting schedule and consent calendar items, including minutes from prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended 'Maya and the Wave' for 2025 Special Event Calendar (5-0)
• Recommended 'Winter Challenge' for 2025 Special Event Calendar (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including October 1, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 29, 2024 joint study session minutes (5-0)

JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Joint Parks, Recreation, and Public Works Commission will hold a study session to review the final draft of the 2024 Parks Master Plan (item 7a, 24‑CR‑029). Public comment is limited to this study‑session topic, with three‑minute speaking limits. Staff recommends the commissions provide input to City Council and file the final draft of the plan.

• Item 7a – Review of the 2024 Parks Master Plan final draft (24‑CR‑029) with attached PDFs
• Public comment limited to the study‑session topic only, three minutes per speaker
• Staff recommendation: commissions to give input to City Council on the final draft
• Staff recommendation: commissions to receive and file the final draft of the plan

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and Public Works Commission held a joint study session on the 2024 Parks Master Plan, with presentations from RJM Group and staff. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the session; it was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider and vote on the Consent Calendar, which bundles several routine items into a single motion. Items include waiving full readings of all ordinances and resolutions, approving recent council meeting minutes, and accepting financial and check register reports for September and early October. The council will also approve the meeting agenda and hear public comments before moving to the Consent Calendar items.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (Item 15.a)
• Approve City Council minutes for the Oct. 8, 2024 regular meeting and Oct. 14, 2024 study session (Item 15.b)
• Ratify check registers for Oct. 2 and Oct. 9, 2024 (Item 15.c)
• Receive and file September 2024 revenue, expenditure, and capital improvement program reports (Item 15.d)
• Receive and file September 2024 Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report (Items 15.e and 15.f)

The City Council approved initiating long-term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) for the AVP Junior National Championships in 2025, authorizing staff to draft terms for future consideration. The council also approved a side letter to the General and Supervisory Employees' Memorandum of Understanding and adopted an ordinance updating city personnel titles. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved AVP Junior National Championships LTA negotiations (5-0)
• Approved Side Letter to General and Supervisory Employees' MOU (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-24-1482 updating city personnel titles (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar with item 15.i pulled (5-0)
• Approved Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker resolution at Greenwood Park (5-0)
• Ratified check registers for October 2 and 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed September 2024 financial reports (5-0)
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Program status report (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on a city-wide rezoning approach as part of a Zoning Code Update. The body will also consider amendments to municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs, and review two condominium subdivision requests.

• Proposed Zone Text Amendment 24-03 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
• Conditional Use Permit 24-10 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84286 for a two-unit condominium at 138 1st Street
• Conditional Use Permit 24-08, Precise Development Plan 24-05, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84442 for a two-unit condominium at 921 5th Street
• Study session on city-wide rezoning approach for the Zoning Code Update
• Tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024)

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved three items: a conditional use permit and vesting tentative parcel map for a two-unit condominium at 138 1st Street; a conditional use permit, precise development plan, and vesting tentative parcel map for a new two-unit condominium at 921 5th Street; and a zone text amendment to Chapter 17.21 regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units, with a revision to strike a proposed building height change. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also received and filed the consent calendar and a future agenda, and held a study session on city-wide rezoning.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-10 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84286 for a two-unit condominium at 138 1st Street (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 24-08, Precise Development Plan 24-05, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84442 for a two-unit condominium at 921 5th Street, with condition 23 struck (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 24-03 amending Chapter 17.21 on ADUs and junior ADUs, striking proposed building height change (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including September 17, 2024 minutes and Tri-Annual Report on alcohol CUP permits (5-0)
• Received and filed November 18, 2024 tentative future agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a study session on the Living Streets project (item 11a). Staff will present the Living Streets Staff Report and related bicycle and pedestrian plans. Council members are asked to receive comments on the study and provide direction for future funding and staffing as resources allow. No formal action or decision is scheduled for this meeting.

• Living Streets Study Session – item 11a, Staff Report 24-PW-037
• Review of 2011 South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (attachment)
• Review of PLAN Hermosa Intended Bicycle and Multi‑Use Facilities Map (attachment)
• Review of Current State of PLAN Hermosa's Intended Bicycle and Multi‑Use Facilities (attachment)
• Review of PLAN Hermosa Intended Pedestrian Facilities Map (attachment)

The City Council held a study session on the Living Streets initiative (24-PW-037), receiving a presentation from Public Works Director Joe SanClemente and discussing bike infrastructure, including potential bike paths and access points. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only, with no votes or approvals. The council also held a closed session for a City Manager performance evaluation, with no reportable action.

• Closed session held for City Manager performance evaluation; no reportable action taken
• Study session on Living Streets (24-PW-037) held; no formal action taken
• Council discussed potential bike paths on 5th, 10th, 14th, 16th, 21st, and 23rd streets
• Councilmember Massey suggested Class 4 bike path on westside of Hermosa Avenue; no support provided
• Councilmember Massey suggested Edison underground poles on Ardmore Ave as potential CIP project

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Precise Development Plan to reconstruct a city-owned surface parking lot. The body will also consider routine approvals for meeting minutes, check registers, and a historical waiver for window replacements.

• Public hearing for Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-10) to reconstruct city-owned parking lot at 14th St and Manhattan Ave
• Certification that window replacements at Hermosa Beach Community Center (710 Pier Avenue) are not subject to Certificate of Appropriateness
• Ratification of check registers from September 19, 23, and 25, 2024
• Closed session regarding litigation: EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach
• Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The City Council approved the Precise Development Plan to reconstruct a city-owned surface parking lot at 14th Street and Manhattan Avenue (3-2), adopted a resolution supporting the Hermosa Beach City School District's Measure HV bond, and took a neutral position on LA County's Measure A. The Council also adopted the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Good Neighbor Pledge and directed staff to participate in the Functional Zero Street Homelessness Program. A side letter to the Police Officers' Association MOU was approved unanimously.

• Approved PDP 24-10 to reconstruct city-owned parking lot at 14th St & Manhattan Ave (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7457 approving Side Letter to Police Officers' Association MOU (5-0)
• Took support position on Measure HV school bond (5-0)
• Took neutral position on LA County Measure A (3-2)
• Adopted SBCCOG Good Neighbor Pledge and authorized Mayor to sign (5-0)
• Directed staff to participate in SBCCOG Functional Zero Street Homelessness Program (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including check registers and meeting minutes (5-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will vote on several routine items, including the action minutes from the August 6 and September 3, 2024 meetings and the June 2024 activity report. The commission will also consider staff recommendations to add twelve Impact Level II returning special events to the 2025 Special Events Calendar. Additionally, the body will discuss initiating long‑term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for the AVP Junior National Championships and the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.

• Approve Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024 (Item 9.a)
• Approve Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024 (Item 9.b)
• Approve June 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.c)
• Approve inclusion of twelve Impact Level II returning special events on the 2025 Special Events Calendar (Item 11.a)
• Consider initiating long‑term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for AVP Junior National Championships and AVP Hermosa Beach Open (Item 11.b)

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the 2025 Impact Level II returning special events calendar, including 11 events, and separately approved the SoCal Beach Foundation events with an added date and reporting requirement. The Commission also voted to recommend that City Council initiate long-term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for the AVP Junior National Championships and AVP Hermosa Beach Open. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved 2025 Impact Level II returning special events calendar (5-0)
• Approved SoCal Beach Foundation events with added Sept 27 date and reporting requirement (5-0)
• Recommended City Council initiate AVP long-term agreement negotiations for up to 8 days in late July 2025 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda and receiving fire services and Clean Power Alliance reports. Council members will provide updates and the public will have a comment period. The council will then vote on the consent calendar, which includes waiving full readings of ordinances, approving the September 10 minutes, and approving recent check registers.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda (Consent Calendar item 11.a)
• Approve City Council minutes from September 10, 2024 (Consent Calendar item 11.b)
• Approve check registers for August 28, September 5, and September 24, 2024 (Consent Calendar item 11.c)
• Receive and file Los Angeles County Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance semi‑annual reports (item 7.b)
• Receive and file Clean Power Alliance transition update and Municipal Carbon Neutral Plan (item 7.c)

The City Council approved five on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering contracts totaling up to $3 million over three years, and introduced an ordinance updating city personnel titles. It also approved new 2024 special events, including the Frosty Olympics and Darc Sport Pier to Pier Run, and ratified check registers. A resolution opposing Senate Bill 450 was withdrawn.

• Awarded 5 on-call transportation planning contracts at $600,000 each (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance updating city personnel titles (5-0)
• Approved Frosty Olympics and Darc Sport Pier to Pier Run as 2024 special events (5-0)
• Ratified check registers (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 traffic enforcement grant from California OTS
• Approved $250,000 Clean Power Alliance building electrification agreement
• Approved $100,000 increase to Willdan Engineering contract
• Withdrew resolution opposing Senate Bill 450

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The Civil Service Board is meeting to review proposed changes to the job specifications for the Human Resources Manager position. The board will also consider the action minutes from a special meeting held on July 15, 2024.

• Proposed revisions to class specification for Human Resources Manager (24-AS-025)
• Action minutes of the July 15, 2024, Special Meeting (24-AS-026)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will vote to approve a consent calendar that bundles multiple routine items into a single motion. Any items removed from the consent calendar will be discussed separately. The meeting also includes public hearings, matters for commission consideration, and scheduling of future agenda items.

• Approve consent calendar (collective items)
• Review items removed from the consent calendar
• Public hearings
• Matters for commission consideration
• Future agenda items

The Public Works Commission meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included the action minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, both by a 4-0 vote. No public hearings or matters for commission consideration were held.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including July 17, 2024 action minutes (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The commission will adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit 23-13 for a preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway in the SPA 7 zone. It will also adopt a resolution approving a mural determination for a 750‑square‑foot artwork on the easterly wall of Guidestone Church at 730 11th Street. The consent calendar, including action minutes from the August 20 meeting, will be approved, and the tentative future agenda for October 15, 2024 will be received and filed.

• Adopt Resolution No. 24-08 denying CUP 23-13 for a preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway (SPA 7 zone)
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-17 approving a 750‑sq‑ft mural at 730 11th Street (Guidestone Church)
• Approve consent calendar, including action minutes of the August 20, 2024 meeting (24-CDD-053)
• Receive and file the Planning Commission tentative future agenda for October 15, 2024 (24-CDD-054)

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny Conditional Use Permit 23-13 for a preschool with outdoor play area at 210 Pacific Coast Highway, adopting Resolution No. 24-08 and determining the denial is not subject to CEQA. The commission also approved a mural determination for a 750-square-foot painted display at 730 11th Street (Guidestone Church) and received the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No public hearing items were held, and no public comments were made during the meeting.

• Denied CUP 23-13 for preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-08 determining denial not subject to CEQA (5-0)
• Approved Mural Determination MD 24-01 for 750-sq-ft mural at 730 11th Street (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed October 15, 2024 tentative future agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will approve the Consent Calendar, which includes waiving full readings of all ordinances and resolutions, and will vote on several consent items such as the August 13 meeting minutes and a public works commission vacancy. The Council will also approve Closed Session minutes from August 13, recognize September 21–27, 2024 as United Against Hate Week, and receive updates from the City Manager, Public Works Director, and Police Chief.

• Approve Closed Session minutes from August 13, 2024 (Case No. 24-CCO-058)
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve City Council meeting minutes for the August 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Address vacancies and upcoming term expirations for the Public Works Commission (Item 24-CCO-057)
• Proclamation recognizing September 21–27, 2024 as United Against Hate Week

The City Council approved initiating long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open, with a 3-1 vote (Mayor Francois abstained). The council also re-adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element with land use amendments, renewed the police military equipment policy, and approved a communications plan update. Several items were pulled from the consent calendar for separate discussion, including the Planning Commission minutes and the Hermosa Beach Open negotiations.

• Approved initiating long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Re-adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and Land Use Element amendments (5-0)
• Renewed Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481 (5-0)
• Approved modifications to Public Information and Communications Plan (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved reappropriation of $431,095 from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District for Safe, Clean Water Program (5-0)
• Approved side letters to PAE and Management MOU amendments (5-0)
• Directed staff to advertise for Public Works Commission vacancies (5-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving new special events for the 2024 calendar and returning events for the 2025 calendar. The body will also discuss creating a subcommittee to rename the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail.

• Approval of new special events: Frosty Olympics (Oct 12) and Pier to Pier Run (Nov 9)
• Approval of 2025 Impact Level III returning special events
• Creation of a subcommittee to rename the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail
• Consideration of a long-term agreement application from Indivisible Arts for State of the Art
• Post-event presentations for Fine Arts Festival, Triathlon, Shakespeare by the Sea, and International Surf Festival

The Commission recommended several special events for the 2024 and 2025 calendars for City Council approval. It also established a subcommittee to explore renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail and recommended starting long-term agreement negotiations with Indivisible Arts.

• Approved August 6, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval for The Frosty Olympics (Oct 12, 2024) and Darc Sport Pier to Pier Run (Nov 9, 2024) (4-0)
• Created subcommittee to explore renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval to begin long-term agreement negotiations with Indivisible Arts for State of the Art (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval for three Impact Level III returning special events and two 'Nothing Weekends' for the 2025 calendar (4-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed for this meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The commission will review Conditional Use Permit request 23-13 to allow a 7,214‑square‑foot preschool with an outdoor play area at 210 Pacific Coast Highway in Specific Plan Area 7 zone. The item continues from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The commission will also approve the agenda, file the July 16, 2024 action minutes, and consider other consent‑calendar items.

• Approve agenda order
• Approve consent calendar including action minutes of the July 16, 2024 meeting (24-CDD-037)
• Public hearing on CUP 23-13 for a 7,214‑sq‑ft preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway

The Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit for a 7,214-square-foot preschool with outdoor play area at 210 Pacific Coast Highway, voting 3-2 to direct staff to prepare a resolution memorializing the denial. The Commission also approved an amendment to expand alcohol tastings to full-service at 302 Pier Avenue and 1326-1328 Monterey Boulevard, and approved a Precise Development Plan for reconstructing a city-owned parking lot at 14th Street and Manhattan Avenue.

• Denied CUP 23-13 for preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway (3-2)
• Approved CUP Amendment 24-01 to expand alcohol tastings at 302 Pier Avenue and 1326-1328 Monterey Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved PDP 24-10 for parking lot reconstruction at 14th Street and Manhattan Avenue (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including July 16, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Received and filed September 17, 2024 tentative agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a $70,000 increase to the Stafford HR Consulting agreement, adoption of an amended Conflict of Interest Code, and a $5,000 sponsorship donation. They will also ratify recent check registers and approve minutes from July 2024 meetings. All actions will be taken by a single motion in the consent calendar.

• Approve first amendment to agreement with Stafford HR Consulting, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $70,000 to a total of $100,000
• Adopt resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (2024 Biennial Notice)
• Approve sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala
• Ratify August 2024 check registers (8‑13‑2024, 7‑10‑24, 7‑16‑24, 7‑17‑24, 7‑24‑24)
• Approve city council meeting minutes for July 15, July 23 special, and July 23 regular meetings

The City Council approved a three-year, sole-source contract with StarChase for GPS tags for the Public Safety System, funded from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. The council also approved a $5,000 sponsorship donation to the Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala and created an ad hoc subcommittee to consider renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail. All votes were 4-0 with Councilmember Massey absent.

• Approved $61,710 three-year StarChase GPS tag contract (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship to Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala (4-0)
• Created subcommittee to explore renaming Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail (4-0)
• Approved $70,000 increase to Stafford HR Consulting agreement (4-0)
• Approved $85,000 increase to CSG Consultants staff augmentation agreement (4-0)
• Appointed Williams, Collins, Ellman to Civil Service Board (4-0, Mayor Francois voted no on item 15.h)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7451 amending Conflict of Interest Code (4-0)
• Maintained current voting procedure with eScribe (3-0, Mayor Francois abstained)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will review a long-term agreement application from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open. The body will also receive presentations on city facility conditions and various athletic events.

• Consideration of long-term agreement application from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open (24-CR-013)
• Presentation on Capital Improvement Project 605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment
• Post-event presentation for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Hermosa Beach Championships
• Pre-event presentation for Triathlon
• Post-season presentation for Hermosa Beach Little League

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council approve starting long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included the July 2, 2024 meeting minutes and the July 2024 activity report. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including July 2, 2024 meeting minutes and July 2024 activity report (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024 closed session. Council members will review several existing litigation cases, including Janis Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach and Gallego v. City of Hermosa Beach. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda and will be taken before the closed session.

• Approve minutes of the Closed Session held on May 28, 2024
• Review case: Janis Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV00151, filed 01/17/2023)
• Review case: Gallego v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV00382, filed 2/9/2023)
• Review case: Mutzako v. City of Hermosa Beach (Civil Service Commission # 22-100, appeal request 4/1/2022)
• Review case: Gertsberger v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 22STCV08392, filed 3/08/2022)

The City Council met in special session solely to discuss pending litigation in closed session, including six cases against the city. No public comment was made, and no substantive decisions were recorded in open session. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. during the regular meeting.

• Approved closed session minutes from May 28, 2024 (unanimous)
• Held closed session discussion on Janis Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach (23TRCV00151)
• Held closed session discussion on Gallego v. City of Hermosa Beach (23TRCV00382)
• Held closed session discussion on Mutzako v. City of Hermosa Beach (Civil Service Commission #22-100)
• Held closed session discussion on Gertsberger v. City of Hermosa Beach (22STCV08392)
• Held closed session discussion on George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ16589404)
• Held closed session discussion on Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ15743325 & ADJ16566545)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider and act on items on the Consent Calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and approving meeting minutes. They will receive and file financial reports, check registers, and status reports from Public Works and other departments. The Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the city to submit applications for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District’s Measure A program.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda
• Approve City Council minutes for the June 25 and July 9 2024 regular meetings (24‑CCO‑052)
• Ratify check registers and receive May/June 2024 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports
• Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program status report as of July 10 2024
• Adopt a resolution authorizing applications for Measure A grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. ORD-24-1481 approving Zoning Text Amendment 24-02, which amends the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to update standards for mixed-use developments, review processes, minimum density for Housing Element sites, and reduce multi-family residential parking requirements. The council also approved several other actions, including a new LA Kings special event, purchase of trash receptacles, and renewal of the Axon body-worn camera contract. A motion to participate in the Blue Star Memorial Program with a highway marker at Greenwood Park failed, but a substitute motion to approve a highway sign at Greenwood Park and Community Center Lawn as a second option passed 4-1.

• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-24-1481 for Zoning Text Amendment 24-02 (5-0)
• Approved LA Kings Smartwater Hydration Zone and Sprite Chill Zone special event (3-2)
• Authorized $249,326 purchase of 130 trash receptacles from Victor Stanley, LLC (4-1)
• Approved five-year Axon contract for body-worn and fleet cameras, total $469,847 (5-0)
• Approved Blue Star Memorial Program with highway sign at Greenwood Park and Community Center Lawn as second option (4-1)
• Rejected two claims: Kaaren Lee Brown and Patricia Perazzolo (consent calendar)
• Approved revised class specifications for Associate Planner and Senior Recreation Supervisor (consent calendar)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Measure A grant applications (consent calendar)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will consider the Director's update, activity reports for May and June 2024, and a July 10 CIP status sheet. It will vote on the consent calendar item to approve the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes a presentation on eSCRIBE software and two public comment periods.

• Approval of Action Minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of May 14, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Presentation on eSCRIBE Software
• Public Works Director Report – May 2024 Activity Report
• Public Works Director Report – June 2024 Activity Report
• CIP Status Report – July 10, 2024

The Public Works Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting, both by 5-0 votes. The meeting included presentations on civic facilities and software, plus updates on construction projects and staff hiring. No public hearings, new matters for consideration, or public comments occurred.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• May 14, 2024 meeting minutes approved (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several development proposals, including a Precise Development Plan for a duplex at 138 1st St and exterior alterations to a 28‑unit building at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission will also consider a parking plan amendment for 952 Artesia Blvd and a tri‑annual report on on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits. In addition, the commission will vote on a consent calendar and rotate the chair and vice‑chair positions.

• Rotate Chair to Commissioner Pedersen and Vice‑Chair to Commissioner Hirsch (24‑CDD‑023)
• Approve consent calendar including action minutes from June 18, 2024 (24‑CDD‑029)
• Public hearing on tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (24‑CDD‑027)
• Approve Precise Development Plan for a duplex at 138 1st St (PDP 24‑03)
• Approve Precise Development Plan for exterior alterations at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway (PDP 24‑06)

The Planning Commission approved a new duplex at 138 1st Street and exterior alterations to an apartment building at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission also approved a parking plan amendment for a medical office conversion at 952 Artesia Boulevard. Additionally, the commission rotated its leadership positions.

• Rotated Chair to David Pedersen and Vice Chair to Kate Hirsh until February 28, 2025
• Approved Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-03) for a three-story attached duplex at 138 1st Street (4-0)
• Approved Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-06) for exterior alterations to a 28-unit apartment building at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway (4-0)
• Approved Parking Plan amendment (PARK 24-01) for medical office conversion at 952 Artesia Boulevard (3-0)
• Approved tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (4-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 action minutes (3-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will vote to elect a Mayor for a 9.6‑month term and a Mayor Pro Tempore for the same period. The Council will also appoint the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee and approve a resolution appointing the Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board, with the Mayor Pro Tempore or a Councilmember as Alternate Director. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of the agenda, a limited public comment period, and recognition of the outgoing Mayor.

• Election of Mayor for a 9.6‑month term ending April 30, 2025
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for a 9.6‑month term ending April 30, 2025
• Appointment of the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee
• Resolution to appoint the Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board and a Councilmember as Alternate Director
• Recognition of the outgoing Mayor

The City Council reorganized its leadership for a term ending April 30, 2025. The council also appointed members to regional committees and boards.

• Elected Dean Francois as Mayor and Rob Saemann as Mayor Pro Tem
• Appointed Mayor Francois to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. RES-24-7449 appointing Mayor Francois and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board will consider three items: revisions to the class specification for the Associate Planner position, revisions to the class specification for the Senior Recreation Supervisor position, and approval of the action minutes from the June 18, 2024 special meeting. Staff recommends approval of each item. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

• Approve revisions to class specification for Associate Planner (item 6a)
• Approve revisions to class specification for Senior Recreation Supervisor (item 6b)
• Approve action minutes of the June 18, 2024 special meeting (item 6c)

CITY COUNCIL

The July 9, 2024, Hermosa Beach City Council meeting is primarily procedural. The council will hear updates from the Public Works Director and Police Chief as part of the City Manager's report. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public Works Director update
• Police Chief update
• Approval of meeting minutes 24-CCO-049
• Waiving reading in full of ordinances on the agenda

The City Council approved a construction contract for the Clark Building renovations and awarded several other construction and professional services contracts. The Council also introduced a zoning text amendment to update mixed-use development standards and approved annual assessments for landscaping, street lighting, and sewer charges. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $2,588,191.88 construction contract for CIP 689 Clark Building Renovations to Solex Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $843,216.29 contract for Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail, ADA improvements, and annual striping to SDC Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2,944,821 contract for Annual Sewer Improvements–Phase 2 to GRBCON, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 professional services agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates for stormwater consulting (5-0)
• Introduced Zoning Text Amendment 24-02 updating mixed-use development standards and parking requirements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7443 levying assessments for Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2024–2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7444 placing sewer service charges on the County tax roll (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7445 placing delinquent refuse charges on the County tax roll (5-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Commission will review a notice for a new Impact Level III special event involving hydration and chill zones scheduled for September 18 through September 24. The meeting also includes presentations regarding upcoming city events and the International Surf Festival. Additionally, the Commission is scheduled to approve minutes from the June 17, 2024, special meeting.

• Notice of Impact Level III special event request (LA Kings Smartwater Hydration Zone and Sprite Chill Zone) south of the Pier
• Presentation on upcoming city events
• International Surf Festival pre-event presentation regarding long-term agreement requirements
• Approval of action minutes from the June 17, 2024, special meeting

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included action minutes from a June 17 special meeting. Staff recommended the commission receive and file a notice for a new Impact Level III special event request involving the Los Angeles Kings Smartwater Hydration Zone and Sprite Chill Zone. The commission was asked to provide input for City Council consideration of this event, scheduled for September 18-24.

• Approved consent calendar including June 17 action minutes (4-0)
• Received notice of new Impact Level III special event request (LA Kings zones)
• Provided input for City Council consideration of Kings event request

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special meeting held solely for a closed session. The City Council will discuss three pending lawsuits against the city with legal counsel, and may approve minutes from a prior closed session. No public action items are on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 2:23-cv-1548)
• Closed session discussion of Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case EDCV 23-2593 JGB (DTBx))
• Closed session discussion of Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 22STRCV01015)
• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024 closed session

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)

The City Council is holding a study session to review and comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes 38 projects and a budget increase of $9,988,759 to $28,444,695. Staff recommends deferring four projects to free up about $600,000 for high-priority maintenance and safety projects. The council will also receive and file the study session report; final budget approval will occur later.

• Proposed CIP budget increase of $9,988,759 to $28,444,695
• Deferral of four CIP projects to free up approximately $600,000
• Includes $963,000 in grant funds for Real Time Crime Center
• Engineering staffing at 60% with four vacancies
• 15 of 55 CIP projects projected for completion by end of fiscal year

The City Council held a study session to review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Council members provided direction to staff to modify the program by delaying project CIP 682 (Lot D).

• Directed staff to modify the CIP to delay CIP 682 (Lot D)
• Received and filed the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report (4-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This is a Civil Service Board meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken at this meeting.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-02) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-03) to convert a former dry-cleaning space at 1048 Hermosa Avenue into a race car simulator venue with on-site beer sales. Staff recommends approving the PDP and considering the CUP, with the Police Department opposing the alcohol permit due to downtown saturation. The commission will also approve the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes.

• PDP 24-02 and CUP 24-03 for 2,015-square-foot tenant improvement at 1048 Hermosa Avenue
• On-sale beer consumption requested by Racing Formula Partners LLC
• Police Department does not support on-sale alcohol license citing downtown saturation
• Project includes four race car simulators, lounge, bar, and merchandise area
• CEQA categorical exemption determination via Resolution 24-04

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates and provide input on current Capital Improvement Projects for the City Council's annual study session. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Hearts of Hermosa event, which may require a long-term agreement, and routine items like meeting minutes and activity reports.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Projects preview and status report as of March 18, 2024
• Hearts of Hermosa post-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
• Action minutes of the February 6, 2024 regular meeting
• February and March 2024 activity reports

The Commission approved the February 6, 2024 meeting minutes and the April 2024 Activity Report. Members also received and filed a status report regarding current Capital Improvement Projects related to the Community Resources Department.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Feb 6 minutes and April Activity Report (5-0)
• Received and filed status report of current Capital Improvement Projects (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session on potential litigation, then an open session covering routine approvals, reports from the public works director and police chief, and a consent calendar. The most substantive item is a proposal to approve a revised class specification for the vacant Police Lieutenant position and affirm its bargaining unit as the Police Management Group.

• Approve revised Police Lieutenant class specification and affirm Police Management Group bargaining unit
• Ratify check register dated 3/21/2024
• Approve minutes of the March 26, 2024 regular meeting
• Closed session on initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
• Public comment periods and eComment submission by 3:00 p.m.

The City Council amended the administrative fine schedule for illegal cannabis delivery and short-term vacation rentals. Other actions included authorizing new police vehicles and approving additional event days for the LA Rams NFL Draft Experience.

• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7425 amending administrative fines for cannabis delivery and short-term rentals (4-1)
• Approved LA Rams NFL Draft Experience beach field activation for April 27, April 28, and May 2 (4-1)
• Authorized $200,266 for two police patrol pursuit vehicles and outfitting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7423 opposing AB 2560, SB 1077, SB 1092, and SB 951 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution RES-24-7424 opposing Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Van Lingen Towing (5-0)
• Approved revised class specifications for Police Lieutenant and Police Captain (5-0)
• Received and filed staff report on prohibiting non-pedestrian ground-floor uses in C-2 zone (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and an open session. The council will consider routine consent calendar items including approval of meeting minutes, ratification of check registers, and receiving financial reports for January and February 2024. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes for March 12, 2024 regular meeting and revised June 23, 2020 minutes
• Ratify check registers for 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024
• Receive and file January and February 2024 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports
• Recognize TJ Brinjak and Peter Michel for service to the city
• Closed session on two lawsuits: Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach and EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach

The City Council approved several administrative reports and adopted a resolution for the annual levy of assessments for the city's landscaping and street lighting district. The council also received a status report on the Capital Improvement Program.

• Adopted Resolution No. RES-24-7422 for annual landscaping and street lighting assessments (4-0)
• Approved check registers (4-0)
• Approved revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports for January and February 2024 (4-0)
• Approved City Treasurer's and cash balance reports (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to reject claims (4-0)
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of March 18, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved action minutes for Public Works Commission, Planning Commission, and Civil Service Board (4-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on a request to remove two sugar gum trees in the public right of way at 119 24th Street and install four replacement trees as part of CIP 112 – City Sidewalk Improvements. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, director's reports, and public comment periods.

• Public hearing: removal of two sugar gum trees at 119 24th Street and installation of four replacement trees (CIP 112)
• Approval of action minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting
• Director's updates and activity reports for January and February 2024
• CIP status report for March 2024

The Public Works Commission voted 4-0 to approve removing two sugar gum trees in the parkway fronting 119 24th Street and accept installation of four replacement trees as part of CIP 112 City Sidewalk Improvements. Commissioner Dunbabin recused herself and left the chambers because she lives within 500 feet of the trees. The only other action was approving the January 17, 2024 meeting minutes 5-0. The rest of the meeting was updates, reports, and public comment with no other decisions.

• Approved removal of two sugar gum trees at 119 24th Street and installation of four replacement trees (4-0), Commissioner Dunbabin recused
• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (CUPs) covering July 1 to December 31, 2023. The report reviews incidents at establishments with CUPs, including police reports, fire department calls, and code enforcement citations. No establishments have reached the threshold for a CUP review, so no further action is recommended. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on tri-annual CUP report for alcohol sales (July-Dec 2023)
• No establishments triggered a CUP review; no referrals recommended
• Code enforcement issued citations to Decadence, Pedone's Pizza, Tower 12, American Junkie, Lighthouse Cafe, Hennessey's Tavern, and Baja Sharkeez for noise or hours violations
• Police reported 7 reports and 7 calls for service at CUP establishments; 2 were CUP violations but already reviewed
• Consent calendar includes approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a closed session to discuss litigation and a public session. The main action item is receiving a semi-annual report on fire and ambulance services from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance. The council will also consider proclamations recognizing Women's History Month and a resident for lifesaving efforts.

• Receive semi-annual report on Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance services for July-December 2023.
• Proclamation declaring March 2024 as Women's History Month.
• Proclamation recognizing Naia Lajoie for lifesaving efforts.
• Closed session to discuss litigation in the case of Eric Wilcosky v. City of Hermosa Beach.
• Approval of the meeting agenda.

The City Council adopted an ordinance expanding the list of violations subject to administrative citations. They also amended ballot language for a local sales tax measure and directed staff to create a licensing agreement for the use of the city's old logo.

• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-24-1475 adding private parties, solid waste, special events, outdoor fitness classes, and city logo use to administrative citation procedures (5-0)
• Approved amended ballot question and Resolutions RES-24-7417, RES-24-7418, and RES-24-7419 for a locally controlled general tax measure (4-1)
• Approved directing staff to create a licensing agreement for Pacific Stranded to use the city's old logo and iconography for a market rate fee (5-0)
• Approved receiving and filing information on temporary minor special event permits and prioritizing their review in the Zoning Code Update (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including check registers and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for existing litigation, followed by an open session. The open session includes a proclamation for Black History Month, a police chief update, and a consent calendar with routine items like approving meeting minutes and check registers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month
• Police Chief Update
• Ratify check registers for dates from 1/10/2024 to 2/7/2024
• Approve minutes for January 23, 2024 regular and February 15, 2024 special meetings
• Closed session on litigation: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach and Debra Lynn Faris v. City of Hermosa Beach

The City Council approved the Rams Draft Experience special event for April and May 2024. The Council also approved midyear budget revisions and new guidelines for commercial encroachment areas. Additionally, all bids for the Clark Building renovations were rejected to evaluate cost-reduction options.

• Approved Rams Draft Experience special event for April 22-May 3 (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for CIP 689 Clark Building Renovations (5-0)
• Approved 2023-24 midyear budget revisions and fund transfers (5-0)
• Adopted operational and design guidelines and fees for commercial encroachment areas (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to add private parties, solid waste, and fitness classes to administrative citation procedures (3-2)
• Approved Consent Calendar including financial reports and commission minutes (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (CUPs) for July 1 to December 31, 2023. The report shows no establishments reached the threshold for a CUP review, though 10 CUP violations and 11 noise violations were cited. The commission will also approve the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes and receive a written communication.

• Tri-annual CUP report: 10 CUP violations, 11 noise violations, no referrals
• Citations issued to Decadence, Pedone's Pizza, Tower 12, American Junkie, Lighthouse Cafe, Hennessey's Tavern, Baja Sharkeez
• Approval of December 11, 2023 action minutes
• Receive and file written communication from Anthony Higgins

The Planning Commission approved a Precise Development Plan to expand a Power-Feed Equipment facility at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway. This facility supports a transpacific fiber-optic cables project. The commission also certified the project's Environmental Impact Report.

• Approved Precise Development Plan 19-13 for Power Feed Equipment Facility expansion at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway (5-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for transpacific fiber-optic cables project (5-0)
• Approved December 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Received and filed Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (5-0)
• Received and filed March 19, 2024 tentative future agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council will consider a proposed 12- to 18-month community engagement plan for aging civic facilities, including a possible advisory group, and approve a professional services agreement with Fullerton Consulting Partners, LLC for technical support at a not-to-exceed amount of $43,750. The plan was continued from January 23, 2024, and follows a November 2023 study session.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Fullerton Consulting Partners, LLC for $43,750, term ending December 31, 2025
• Receive and comment on community engagement plan for civic facilities (Attachment 1)
• Possible creation of informal civic facilities community advisory group
• Plan includes up to 6 community meetings, 14 event attendances, and online survey
• Staff to issue RFP for community outreach services if plan approved

The City Council voted to place a local sales tax measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot. The council also approved a contract for civic facilities community engagement and updated meeting rules of conduct.

• Approved 3/4 cent sales tax measure for November 5, 2024 ballot (4-1)
• Approved $43,750 contract with Fullerton Consulting Partners, LLC for civic facilities engagement (3-2)
• Approved resolution amending rules of conduct for City Council and subsidiary boards (5-0)
• Directed staff to find alternate approval processes and fees for private outdoor dining decks (4-1)
• Tabled bicycle and e-bike regulations for further review of ordinance language and geofencing (4-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new Impact Level III event. The commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to approve the Rams Draft Experience at Schumacher Plaza, Pier Plaza, and the beach south of the Pier.

• Public hearing for Rams Draft Experience special event proposal
• Hearts of Hermosa pre-event presentation
• Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
• Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that City Council approve adding the Rams Draft Experience as a new Impact Level III Special Event on the 2024 Special Events Calendar, using the dates in Proposal B, for Schumacher Plaza, Pier Plaza, and the beach south of the Pier. The Commission also approved its Consent Calendar 4-0, covering the January 8, 2024 action minutes and the January 2024 Activity Report. Vice Chairperson Lange was absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:41pm to the March 7, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended City Council approve Rams Draft Experience as new Impact Level III event on 2024 calendar, Proposal B dates (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar: January 8, 2024 action minutes and January 2024 Activity Report (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation and an existing workers' compensation case, followed by an open session with proclamations, reports, and routine consent calendar items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (1 case)
• Closed session: workers' comp case Jamie Ramirez v. City of Hermosa Beach, WCAB ADJ14510104
• Announcement of 14th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest winner
• Presentation from Clean Power Alliance
• Ratify check registers for dates 12/6/2023 through 1/2/2024

The City Council upheld the Planning Commission's conditional use permit amendment for on-sale beer and wine service at Pedone's Pizza and Fine Foods at 1332 Hermosa Avenue, adding conditions on late-night food delivery hours. The council also approved a $62,203 annual contract with Vox Productions for concert series sound and stage services, raised parking permit and lot pass prices, and approved a City Manager contract amendment with a performance bonus. Several items were continued to future meetings, including a proposed sales tax measure for the November 2024 ballot and regulations on bicycles and e-bikes.

• Approved CUP amendment for beer/wine at Pedone's Pizza, 1332 Hermosa Ave, with late-night delivery window conditions (3-2)
• Approved $62,203/year contract with Vox Productions for concert series sound/stage, one-year term with two optional extensions (5-0)
• Raised parking permit to $60/year, daily lot pass to $150, 24-hour lot pass to $250, daily metered lot pass to $12 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager contract amendment and one-time performance bonus (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 increase to Willdan Engineering agreement, total not-to-exceed $295,000 (4-0, Francois absent)
• Adopted administrative citation fine schedule, excluding social host and short-term rental fines (4-1)
• Received and filed Prospect Avenue speed reduction striping update (4-1)
• Continued items 14 c, f, h, i to future meeting, including sales tax measure and e-bike regulations (5-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with a presentation on the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, director's updates, and a recommendation to consider keeping regular meeting start times at 6:00 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent calendar items and public comment periods.

• Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation
• Consideration of keeping regular meeting start time at 6:00 p.m.
• Approval of November 15, 2023 action minutes
• November and December activity reports
• January 2024 CIP status report

The Commission approved the meeting start time for regular sessions and adopted the minutes from the November 15, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates on capital improvement projects and a presentation on the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved keeping regular meeting start time at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2023 meeting minutes with amendments (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for public consideration.

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving five special event fee waiver grant requests for 2024, totaling $6,959.50, and will discuss creating a concert series subcommittee. The agenda also includes post-event presentations from community groups and routine consent calendar items.

• Fee waiver requests: Walk to End Alzheimer's ($2,500), State of the Art ($667.50), You Are Enough 5K ($1,840), Easter Sunrise Mass ($1,584.50), Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis ($367.50)
• Creation of a Hermosa Beach Concert Series Subcommittee and retirement of the Community Garden Subcommittee
• Post-event presentations: Friends of the Parks (Movies at the Beach, Pumpkins in the Park), Community Chanukah Celebration, Kiwanis Tree Lot
• Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
• Consent calendar: approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes and November/December activity reports

The Commission approved fee waiver grants for three events and one 5K run, while denying a request from the Alzheimer’s Association. It also established a new concert series subcommittee and retired the community garden subcommittee.

• Approved fee waiver grants for State of the Art, Easter Sunrise Mass, and Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis (4-0)
• Denied fee waiver grant for Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s (4-0)
• Approved fee waiver grant for Give Purpose Organization You Are Enough 5K (3-1)
• Created Hermosa Beach Concert Series Subcommittee with Vice Chairperson Lange and Commissioner Horowitz (4-0)
• Retired the Community Garden Subcommittee (4-0)
• Approved December 5, 2023 minutes and November/December activity reports (4-0)