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

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

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)

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

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)

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

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

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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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

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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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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 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