Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2025

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will rotate the chairperson and vice‑chairperson, approve a consent calendar, and consider several project actions. Items include a two‑year time extension for a conditional use permit at 620 9th Street, approval of precise development plans for 1054 Aviation Boulevard and 901 Hermosa Avenue, and adoption of two citywide zone‑text amendments. All actions will be taken by minute order or resolution as recommended by staff.

• Rotate Chairperson to Stephen Izant and Vice‑Chair to Michael Flaherty (4.a)
• Two‑year time extension for CUP 23‑10, PDP 23‑07, and VTPM 84231 at 620 9th Street (7.b)
• Approve Precise Development Plan for a 6,487‑sq‑ft commercial building at 1054 Aviation Boulevard (8.a)
• Approve Precise Development Plan and Lot Line Adjustment for 901 Hermosa Avenue (8.b)
• Adopt Zone Text Amendment 25‑03 recommending city council action (8.c)

The commission rotated its chair to Stephen Izant and vice chair to Michael Flaherty. It approved a two‑year extension for the conditional use permit at 620 9th Street. It adopted Precise Development Plans for a new 6,487‑sq‑ft commercial building at 1054 Aviation Boulevard and for a third‑story addition at 901 Hermosa Avenue, and adopted two citywide zone‑text amendments. The consent calendar and future agenda items were also approved.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved two-year extension for 620 9th Street conditional use permit (motion carried)
• Approved Precise Development Plan for 1054 Aviation Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Precise Development Plan and lot line adjustment for 901 Hermosa Ave (4-1)
• Approved Zone Text Amendment 25-03 citywide (5-0)
• Approved Zone Text Amendment 25-04 citywide (5-0)
• Approved tentative future agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss several pending lawsuits, including George Brunn, Krasnegor, Koerner, and Fangary. The council will also consider threatened litigation involving a request for reimbursement of citation fees and a Redondo Beach housing‑element petition. In the open session, Chief Phillips will provide an update on the November 21, 2025 assault incident. Routine consent‑calendar items will be considered and the agenda will be approved.

• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on existing litigation (George Brunn, Krasnegor, Koerner, Fangary cases)
• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on threatened litigation – citation‑fee reimbursement request
• Closed‑session legal counsel conference on threatened litigation – Redondo Beach housing‑element petition
• Open‑session update by Chief Phillips on November 21, 2025 assault incident
• Consent calendar items for collective approval

The council adopted an urgency ordinance that updates the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. It also approved a $500,000 donation for a new monument sign and revised classification specifications for several city positions. The consent calendar items, including minutes, reports, and the donation, were approved without further discussion.

• Adopted urgency ordinance updating building and property codes (5-0)
• Accepted $500,000 donation for monument signage (motion carried)
• Approved revisions to classification specifications for Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Senior Engineer, and Equipment Mechanic (motion carried)
• Waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the Nov 17, 2025 regular meeting and the Nov 20 & Dec 1, 2025 special meetings (motion carried)
• Filed check register for Nov 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Filed October 2025 City Treasurer’s Report (motion carried)
• Filed Capital Improvement Program status report as of Nov 13, 2025 (motion carried)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will approve the commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with Hope Chapel for a picnic event in 2026 through 2028. The body will also approve its meeting schedule for April and November 2026. The meeting includes a presentation from Friends of the Parks and a consent calendar of routine items.

• Approval of long-term agreement negotiations with Hope Chapel for the Hope Chapel Picnic (2026-2028)
• Approval of April and November 2026 meeting dates
• Friends of the Parks post-event presentation
• Hope Chapel post-event presentation
• Consent calendar: Approval of November 3, 2025 action minutes and October 2025 activity report

The commission approved the consent calendar. It approved moving forward with negotiations for a long‑term agreement with Hope Chapel for its 2026‑2028 picnic series. It also approved the commission’s April and November 2026 meeting dates. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent calendar (5‑0 vote, motion carried)
• Approved commencement of long‑term agreement negotiations for Hope Chapel Picnic 2026‑2028 (5‑0 vote, motion carried)
• Approved April and November 2026 commission meeting dates (5‑0 vote, motion carried)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board will consider two personnel items. First, it will vote on revisions to multiple class specifications for Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Equipment Mechanic, and Senior Engineer (item 6.a, 25‑AS‑095). Second, it will consider reclassifying the Risk Management Analyst position to Risk Program Manager with a Grade A37 salary range of $10,876‑$13,220 per month (item 6.b, 25‑AS‑096). Public comment is invited before the votes.

• Approve revisions to class specifications for Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Equipment Mechanic, and Senior Engineer (25‑AS‑095)
• Reclassify Risk Management Analyst to Risk Program Manager, Grade A37, $10,876‑$13,220/month (25‑AS‑096)
• Public comment period before board decisions

The Civil Service Board approved typographical revisions to four class specifications and changed the term "citizen" to "community member" in the police sergeant description. The board also approved reclassifying the Risk Management Analyst position to Risk Program Manager and removing the phrase "this position requires" from its qualifications. Both motions carried with four votes in favor and one member abstaining or voting no.

• Approved revisions to Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Equipment Mechanic, and Senior Engineer class specs (4-0-1 abstain)
• Approved reclassification of Risk Management Analyst to Risk Program Manager and removal of "this position requires" phrase (4-1-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council is holding a special closed session meeting. The body will consider and take action regarding the negotiation of a City Manager employment contract.

• Negotiation of City Manager employment contract (Closed Session)

The council met in closed session on Dec 1, 2025. No reportable actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m.

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session special meeting on November 20, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the November 17, 2025 closed‑session minutes, an interview of candidates for the City Manager position, and a closed‑session report. No other items are listed.

• Approve minutes of closed session held on November 17, 2025
• Interview candidates for City Manager position (public employee appointment/employment)
• Closed‑session report

The Hermosa Beach City Council held a closed‑session on November 20, 2025. The council approved the minutes of the prior closed‑session held on November 17, 2025. The council also noted an interview process for City Manager candidates, but no action was taken on that item. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the November 17 closed‑session (no vote tally recorded)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will approve the consent calendar, which includes the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the request to remove one Aleppo Pine tree in the right‑of‑way at 635 Loma Drive and approve two replacement trees. The commission will also appoint a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2026 term and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. Finally, two commissioners will be assigned to a joint subcommittee with the City Council to explore the commission’s roles and responsibilities.

• Approve consent calendar (includes Action Meeting Minutes for Sep 17 2025)
• Public hearing: request to remove one tree at 635 Loma Drive (25-PW-084)
• Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and adoption of 2026 meeting schedule (25-PW-087)
• Assign two commissioners to joint City Council/Public Works subcommittee (25-PW-092)
• Public Works Director reports (CIP status, activity reports for Sep‑Oct 2025)

The Public Works Commission approved the appointment of David Grethen as Chairperson and Thor Legvold as Vice Chairperson for the 2026 term, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. The commission also approved a correction to the September 17 minutes, approved removal and onsite replacement of a tree at 635 Loma Drive, and appointed Chairperson Hayes and Commissioner Brittain to a joint City Council/Public Works subcommittee. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda item 13 Future Agenda Items (4-0)
• Approved correction to September 17 minutes: change Planning Commission to Parks and Rec (4-0)
• Approved removal and replacement of one tree at 635 Loma Drive, with two replacement trees onsite (4-0)
• Appointed David Grethen as Chairperson and Thor Legvold as Vice Chairperson for 2026 (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule: third Wednesday each month, every other month, 6:00 pm (4-0)
• Appointed Chairperson Hayes and Commissioner Brittain to joint City Council/Public Works subcommittee (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider two public‑hearing items that propose new two‑unit residential condominiums. Item 7.a seeks approval of a Precise Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for 1035 Loma Drive in the Multiple‑Family (R‑3) zone. Item 7.b seeks similar approvals for projects at 714 and 722 Loma Drive in the Two‑Family (R‑2) zone. Both items include staff recommendations that the projects are categorically exempt from CEQA and that resolutions approving the permits be adopted.

• Consent Calendar: approve action minutes of the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (25‑CDD‑161).
• Public Hearing 7.a: approve PDP 25‑02, CUP 25‑06, and VTPM No. 84794 for a two‑unit condo at 1035 Loma Drive (R‑3 zone).
• Public Hearing 7.b: approve PDP 25‑07/25‑08, CUP 25‑09/25‑10, and VTPM No. 84793 for two‑unit condos at 714 and 722 Loma Drive (R‑2 zone).
• Staff recommendation for both 7.a and 7.b: determine the projects are categorically exempt from CEQA (Class 3 exemption).

The commission approved CEQA categorical exemptions and resolutions for a two‑unit condo at 1035 Loma Drive, two‑unit condos at 714 and 722 Loma Drive, a remodel of a four‑unit building at 3232 Hermosa Ave, and a remodel of a single‑family residence with garage. All four items were approved by votes of 5‑0 or 4‑0 as recorded. The commission also filed the October 21 action minutes and the tentative future agenda for the December 16 meeting.

• Approved CEQA exemption and resolution for 1035 Loma Drive condo (5 ayes)
• Approved CEQA exemption and resolution for 714 & 722 Loma Drive condos (4 ayes, 1 recused)
• Approved CEQA exemption and resolution for 3232 Hermosa Ave remodel (5 ayes)
• Approved CEQA exemption and resolution for single‑family remodel with garage (5 ayes)
• Approved filing of October 21 action minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved receipt and filing of tentative future agenda for Dec 16 meeting (5 ayes)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Planning Commission will receive a staff report on the implementation status of the 6th Cycle Housing Element (item 25‑CDD‑167). Commissioners will also discuss the Land Value Capture Ordinance as part of the 2021‑2029 Certified Housing Element (item 25‑CDD‑077), receive a staff report, solicit public input, and develop a recommendation for the City Council.

• 6th Cycle Housing Element Implementation Status Report – item 25‑CDD‑167 (staff presentation to be received and filed)
• Discussion of Land Value Capture Ordinance – item 25‑CDD‑077 (staff report to be received, public input solicited, recommendation to City Council)

The commission approved the meeting agenda (5-0). It adopted a staff presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element implementation (5-0). It voted to receive a staff report, solicit public input, and recommend to City Council that smaller lots be exempt from LVR fees, that zoning be explored for small‑lot residential units, and that a temporary LVR fee reduction be set for 3‑4 unit lots (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed staff presentation on 6th Cycle Housing Element (5-0)
• Received staff report on Land Value Capture Ordinance A and will solicit public input (5-0)
• Recommended City Council exempt smaller lots (1‑2 units) from LVR fees (5-0)
• Recommended City Council explore zoning to encourage residential units on small lots (5-0)
• Recommended City Council set temporary LVR fee reduction for 3‑4 unit lots to $40/sq ft for 24 months (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including waiving the full reading of ordinances and resolutions, approving the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting, and approving a check‑register item. In closed session the Council will address a public employee appointment/employment and a conference with legal counsel concerning a threatened litigation case submitted by Jim Holtz. Public comment will be taken on topics such as traffic enforcement on residential collector roads.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (Consent Calendar)
• Approve City Council minutes from the October 28, 2025 regular meeting (Consent Calendar)
• Approve Check Registers – 25‑AS‑091 (Consent Calendar)
• Closed Session: Public employee appointment/employment (City Manager)
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding threatened litigation (potential case from Jim Holtz)

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved its agenda and waived full readings of ordinances. It adopted several routine items, including the October 28 meeting minutes, financial reports, a $5,000 fee‑waiver grant, and an ordinance updating commission terms. The Council also approved the Fifth Amended Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and granted a public‑convenience determination for on‑sale beer at South Bay Golf Club.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Approved October 28, 2025 City Council minutes (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Received and filed check registers for Oct 22‑Nov 6, 2025 (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Received and filed August and September 2025 cash balance and financial reports (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Designated up to $5,000 fee‑waiver grant funding for special events in 2026 (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Adopted ordinance amending Title 2 of the Municipal Code to update commission terms (5 ayes) – Motion carried
• Approved Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for SBCCOG, authorizing the Mayor to execute it (5 ayes) – Motion carried

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will vote on the consent calendar, approve Impact Level II special events for 2026, consider renaming the Community Resources Department to Parks and Recreation, and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. Items include the Beach Collegiate National Training Block, Beach Tennis Tournaments, and the Out of System 4 Eyes Tournament. The commission will also review the October 7, 2025 action minutes as part of the consent calendar.

• Approval of Impact Level II New 2026 Special Events (Beach Collegiate National Training Block, Beach Tennis Tournaments, Out of System 4 Eyes Tournament) – 25-CR-078
• Consideration of renaming the Community Resources Department to Parks and Recreation Department – 25-CR-076
• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule for the commission, with exceptions for April 7 and November 2, 2026 – 25-CR-085
• Consent calendar approval, including action minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 2025
• Public comment period on recreation management software fees (no formal decision recorded)

The commission approved the Beach Collegiate National Training Block, the Beach Tennis Tournaments (with suggested date changes), and the Out of System 4 Eyes Tournament for the 2026 Special Event Calendar. The 2026 meeting schedule for the commission was also approved with two dates excluded. The consent calendar was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar (5 ayes)
• Approved Beach Collegiate National Training Block on 2026 calendar (5 ayes)
• Approved Beach Tennis Tournaments on 2026 calendar, requested date adjustments (4 ayes, 1 no)
• Approved Out of System 4 Eyes Tournament on 2026 calendar (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026 commission meeting schedule, except Apr 7 and Nov 2 (5 ayes)

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss City Manager candidates and existing and threatened litigation. The open session includes a recognition of Melanie Chavira for her service to the city.

• Closed session discussion regarding City Manager candidates
• Legal conference regarding BBK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd (Case 2:18-cv-05810-MWF-PLA)
• Recognition of Melanie Chavira for city service
• Approval of October 14, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Review of check registers for October 8 through October 15, 2025

The Hermosa Beach City Council adopted an ordinance amending Section 2.52.040 and declaring it exempt from CEQA. It also approved final parcel maps for projects at 620 9th Street and 1009 5th Street. In addition, the council waived full readings of ordinances, modified the agenda order, and approved a contract amendment for on‑call arborist services.

• Approved agenda modification moving item 17.e after 17.a (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 2.52.040 and CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving final parcel map No. 84231 for 620 9th Street (5-0)
• Adopted resolution approving final parcel map No. 84203 for 1009 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved first amendment to professional services agreement with Mink Tree Consulting (5-0)
• Received and filed the Capital Improvement Program Status Report (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider several items, including filing the action minutes from the special meeting on October 13, 2025. The commission will vote on a precise development plan and lot‑line adjustment to remodel and add a third story to the building at 901 Hermosa Avenue. It will also consider modifying the conditions of approval for the Robert's Liquor conditional use permit at 74 Pier Avenue. A consent calendar containing routine items will be approved by a single motion.

• Adopt resolution for precise development plan and lot‑line adjustment at 901 Hermosa Ave (14,021 sq ft building) – item 7.a
• Adopt resolution to modify conditions of approval for Robert's Liquor conditional use permit at 74 Pier Ave – item 7.b
• Approve and file action minutes from the Planning Commission special meeting of October 13, 2025 (25‑CDD‑152) – item 6.a
• Approve the consent calendar items collectively – item 6

The commission approved a conditional use permit, precise development plan, and vesting tentative parcel map for two new residential condominiums at 620 11th Street (5-0). It also approved a lot line adjustment and variance for 1102 and 1110 21st Street (5-0) and continued the development plan for 901 Hermosa Avenue and the Roberts Liquor permit hearing to future dates (5-0 each). The consent calendar, agenda approval, action minutes, and future agenda filing were also approved.

• Approved lot line adjustment and variance at 1102 & 1110 21st St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit, precise development plan, and vesting map for two-unit condos at 620 11th St (5-0)
• Continued 901 Hermosa Ave development plan to future meeting (5-0)
• Continued Roberts Liquor conditional use permit hearing to Dec 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved action minutes of Oct 13 special meeting (4-0)
• Approved filing of tentative future agenda for Nov 18 meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The October 14, 2025 meeting includes a closed session for a conference with a labor negotiator representing the Teamsters and Professional and Administrative Employees, and conferences with legal counsel about one threatened litigation case and an existing case, George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach (case 23TRCV02212). In the open session, the council will act on the consent calendar, waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions, approve the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes, and vote on an ordinance amending municipal code section 10.36.010 to increase parking meter rates.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator (Teamsters and PAE)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on threatened litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation – George Brunn v. City of Hermosa Beach, case 23TRCV02212
• Consent Calendar: waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions
• Adopt ordinance amending municipal code section 10.36.010 to increase parking meter rates

The Council approved an ordinance (ORD‑25‑1490) to increase parking meter rates from $0.50 to $1.00, passing 3‑2. It also authorized the start of long‑term agreement negotiations for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, AVP Junior National Championships, and JVA/BVCA National Championships for 2026‑2027. Additional actions included approving the meeting agenda, waiving full readings of ordinances, and approving three Impact Level III returning special events and two “Nothing Weekends” for 2026.

• Adopt Ordinance No. ORD‑25‑1490 increasing parking meter rates to $1 (3‑2)
• Approve commencement of long‑term agreement negotiations for AAU, AVP, JVA/BVCA championships (unanimous)
• Approve three Impact Level III returning special events and two “Nothing Weekends” for 2026 (5‑0)
• Approve agenda and pull items 15.d, 15.f, 15.h for separate discussion (5‑0)
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (motion carried)
• Approve minutes of September 30, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried)
• Receive and file check registers for Sep 24‑Oct 2, 2025 (motion carried)
• Receive and file Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission minutes (motion carried)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider several agenda items, including filing action minutes from the September 16 regular meeting. A public hearing will address a continuance request for a conditional use permit amendment at 74 Pier Avenue and will consider two development plan proposals: one for 1100 Pacific Coast Highway and another for 3232 Hermosa Avenue. The Commission will vote on the consent calendar and adopt resolutions for the development plans if approved.

• Approve action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of September 16, 2025 (item 6.a).
• Continuance for a city‑initiated conditional use permit amendment to modify off‑sale alcohol conditions at Robert’s Liquor, 74 Pier Avenue (item 7.a).
• Adopt Precise Development Plan 25‑05 for site plan, parking, accessibility, and interior tenant upgrades at 1100 Pacific Coast Highway in the C‑3 Commercial Zone (item 7.b).
• Adopt Convex Slope Determination 25‑01 and Precise Development Plan for a four‑unit apartment remodel at 3232 Hermosa Avenue in the R‑3 Multiple‑Family Residential Zone (item 7.c).
• Approve the consent calendar with a single motion (item 6).

The commission approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It filed the September 16 action minutes and continued a city‑initiated conditional use permit hearing to the October 21 regular meeting. The commission approved Precise Development Plan 25-05, granting a CEQA exemption and adopting a resolution with conditions. It also postponed discussion of item 25-01/04 to the November 18 meeting.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent calendar with corrected September 16 minutes (5 ayes)
• Filed action minutes of September 16 meeting (5 ayes)
• Continued conditional use permit hearing (25-13/APE25-004) to Oct 21 regular meeting (5 ayes)
• Approved Precise Development Plan 25-05, CEQA exemption and resolution (5 ayes)
• Continued item 25-01/04 to Nov 18 regular meeting (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting until Oct 21 regular meeting (5 ayes)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving eleven returning special events for 2026, including an exemption to allow more event days in September. The body will also review a proposed tree replanting plan for Valley Park and the Greenbelt following recent tree removals.

• Approval of 2026 Impact Level II returning special events calendar (25-CR-071)
• Review of long-term agreement application for AAU beach volleyball league (25-CR-072)
• Second review of City park hours (25-CR-073)
• Proposed tree replanting plan for Valley Park and Greenbelt (25-CR-074)
• Approval of 2026 Impact Level III special event and designation of a 'Nothing Weekend' (25-CR-068)

The commission approved the consent calendar and a series of special‑event actions. It approved the 2026 Impact Level II returning events with exceptions to allow three events on May 9 2026 and exceed the September event‑day limit, approved the IBVL Tournament Series and SoCal Beach Foundation with a date restriction, authorized AAU long‑term agreement negotiations, received the park‑hours review and tree‑replanting plan, and approved a 2026 Impact Level III event and a “Nothing Weekend.”

• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved 2026 Impact Level II returning events with policy exceptions (5-0)
• Approved IBVL Tournament Series and SoCal Beach Foundation with date restriction (5-0)
• Approved commencement of AAU long‑term agreement negotiations (4-1 no)
• Received and filed second review of City park hours (4-1 no)
• Received and filed recommended tree replanting plan (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Impact Level III returning event and designated a “Nothing Weekend” (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider an ordinance (ZTA 25‑02) that extends the short‑term vacation rental program for two additional years, ending on October 25, 2027, and will waive a full reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. The Council will also act on a consent calendar that includes financial reports, check registers, a budget reappropriation, and approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Adopt ordinance ZTA 25‑02 to extend short‑term vacation rentals until Oct 25, 2027 and determine CEQA exemption
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve consent calendar items: check registers (Sept 3‑17, 2025), cash balance reports (June & July 2025), revenue, expenditure and CIP reports for June and July 2025
• Approve reappropriation of FY 2024‑25 unspent funds to FY 2025‑26 budget
• Approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting

The council adopted an ordinance (ORD‑25‑1489) amending HBMC Section 17.42.180.D to extend the short‑term vacation rental program for two additional years, ending on October 25 2027, and waived a second reading. The council also approved a fourth amendment to the professional services agreement with Westgroup Designs, extending the term to October 11 2026 and authorizing the City Manager to execute it. The council took an official position opposing Senate Bill 707 and authorized the mayor to sign a letter expressing that opposition. Additionally, the council approved a three‑year agreement with Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball for use of the community center gymnasium and outdoor basketball facilities.

• Adopted ordinance extending short‑term vacation rental program to Oct 25 2027 (motion carried)
• Approved fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Westgroup Designs (motion carried)
• Adopted opposition to Senate Bill 707, authorizing mayor to sign letter (motion carried)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball for community center facilities (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (motion carried)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will approve its consent calendar, consider a request to remove and replace a magnolia tree on the right‑of‑way at 1838 Valley Park Avenue, review a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements, and discuss a tree‑replanting plan for Valley Park and the Greenbelt. The meeting also includes the Public Works Director’s activity reports for June‑August 2025 and a CIP status update.

• Approve consent calendar items
• Remove and replace one magnolia tree at 1838 Valley Park Ave; install two replacement trees
• Consider MOU with Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements
• Review proposed tree‑replanting plan for Valley Park and Greenbelt
• Public Works Director activity reports (June, July, August 2025) and CIP status report

The Public Works Commission approved the removal of one street tree at 1838 Valley Park Avenue and the planting of two replacements. It adopted a motion to recommend a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hermosa Beach Little League to fund, design, and build Clark Field improvements, with the MOU to be produced in FY 25‑26 and construction to begin in FY 26‑27. The commission also received and filed a proposed tree‑replanting plan and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved removal of one tree at 1838 Valley Park Ave and planting of two replacement trees (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for MOU with Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Received and filed Proposed Tree Replanting Plan following removals in Valley Park and Greenbelt (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two residential development projects. The body will consider approvals for a two-unit condominium building and a five-unit apartment building.

• Proposed two-unit residential condominium building (30 feet in height) at 1011 Manhattan Avenue
• Proposed five-unit apartment building (50.5 feet tall) at 3415 Palm Drive
• CEQA categorical exemption determinations for both 1011 Manhattan Avenue and 3415 Palm Drive
• Approval of action minutes from the September 8, 2025 special meeting

The commission approved Precise Development Plan 24‑08 for a new five‑unit, 35‑foot‑tall apartment building at 3415 Palm Drive, granting a Coastal Development Permit and a CEQA categorical exemption. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan 24‑18 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 84662 for a two‑unit condominium project at 1011 Manhattan Avenue, also finding CEQA categorical exemption. Both motions passed with four affirmative votes and one absent commissioner, and the motions were carried.

• Approved Precise Development Plan 24‑08 for five‑unit apartment at 3415 Palm Drive (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan 24‑18 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 84662 for two‑unit condos at 1011 Manhattan Avenue (4 ayes, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will first approve the meeting agenda, then consider proclamations and public comments. In the closed session they will approve minutes from the August 26 meeting and discuss a labor negotiator conference and a city attorney performance evaluation. The open session includes a consent calendar that waives reading of all ordinances, approves meeting minutes, receives check registers for late August, files commission action minutes, and authorizes a sponsorship donation for the 2025 Grades of Green Verde Gala.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve City Council meeting minutes from August 26, 2025
• Receive and file check registers for August 21‑27, 2025
• File action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting (August 5, 2025)
• Approve sponsorship donation to Grades of Green Verde 2025 Gala

The council approved its agenda, the consent calendar, and several routine filings. It adopted an ordinance raising the campaign contribution limit to $500 and approved a $5,000 sponsorship donation. It extended the short‑term vacation‑rental program to October 25 2027, set a 3‑minute public‑comment limit, struck language on visual‑aid submissions, and tabled the tourism‑improvement‑district resolution.

• Approved the meeting agenda (including tabling item 17.a) – Ayes (5)
• Approved the Consent Calendar – Ayes (5)
• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-25-1488 updating campaign contribution limit to $500 – Motion carried
• Approved a $5,000 sponsorship donation to the Grades of Green Verte 2025 Gala – Motion carried
• Extended the short‑term vacation‑rental program to Oct 25 2027 (Ordinance No. ORD-25-1489) – Ayes (5)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES-25-7519 setting a 3‑minute speaker limit for public comment – Ayes (5)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES-25-7519 striking visual‑aid language – Ayes (4)
• Tabled Resolution 25-CMO-059 establishing a Hermosa Beach Tourism Improvement District – motion not taken

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two development projects. The body will review a proposal for new residential condominiums and a plan to remodel a commercial building into a multi-tenant space.

• Proposed two new 30-foot-tall residential condominium buildings at 624 1st Place
• Proposed remodel and division of a 4,750-square-foot commercial building at 700 PCH
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption for 624 1st Place
• Review of Tentative Parcel Map No. 84586 for 624 1st Place
• Approval of action minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting

The commission adopted a resolution approving a conditional use permit, precise development plan and tentative parcel map for two new 30‑foot‑tall residential condominium buildings at 624 1st Place in the R‑2 zone. It also approved a precise development plan to remodel and divide an existing commercial building at 700 Pacific Coast Highway into a multi‑tenant commercial building. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Tentative Parcel Map for 624 1st Place (5 ayes, voice vote)
• Approved Precise Development Plan to remodel 700 Pacific Coast Highway commercial building (voice vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent calendar (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting until September 16, 2025 (motion carried)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will review a request to establish a memorandum of understanding with the Hermosa Beach Little League for improvements to Clark Field. It will also consider approval of an AAU high school boys beach volleyball league match, a fee‑waiver grant of $1,681 for Hope Chapel's picnic, and the inclusion of three Impact Level III returning special events for 2026. Action minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting will be adopted.

• Consideration of MOU with Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements (item 11.a)
• Approval of AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League match on Oct. 12, 2025 (item 11.b)
• Fee‑waiver grant request for Hope Chapel picnic: $1,681 (item 11.c)
• Approval of three Impact Level III returning special events for 2026 (item 11.d)
• Adoption of action minutes from the regular meeting of Aug. 5, 2025 (item 9.a)

The commission approved the consent calendar and recommended a memorandum of understanding with the Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements. It approved a new 2025 AAU high school boys beach volleyball match, a $1,681 fee‑waiver grant for Hope Chapel's community picnic, and the inclusion of several 2026 Impact Level III special events. The commission also created a Community Dog Park Subcommittee.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Recommended MOU with Hermosa Beach Little League for Clark Field improvements (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches as Impact Level II special event (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved $1,681 Special Event Fee Waiver Grant for Hope Chapel Community Picnic (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved 2026 Impact Level III special events: Smackfest Coed 4's Volleyball Tournament, You Are Enough 5K, and a "Nothing Weekend" (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Created Community Dog Park Subcommittee (4 ayes, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to address existing litigation matters, then reconvene in open session to approve the agenda, receive public comment, and vote on the consent calendar. The consent calendar includes a recommendation to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. The Council will also approve the minutes of the closed session held on July 22, 2025.

• Approval of the consent calendar
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approval of minutes of the closed session held July 22, 2025
• Discussion of existing litigation: Todd Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 25STCP00891) and Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (Cases EDCV 23-2593 JGB (DTBx) and 22STRCV01015)
• Public comment on the Kiwanis agreement for the tree lot at the Community Center

The council adopted a resolution to accept a $583,307 grant from the Ocean Protection Council for a sea‑level‑rise adaptation plan. It also approved an agreement for the Woman’s Club to use the Clark Building, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Management Group, and a wage and employment terms resolution for unrepresented employees for FY 2026‑2028. In addition, the council approved the Consent Calendar items, waived full readings of ordinances, amended the agenda order, and approved the July 22 closed‑session minutes.

• Approved resolution to accept $583,307 Sea Level Rise adaptation grant (RES-25-7510) – Motion carried
• Approved agreement with Woman’s Club for Clark Building use Sep 2025‑Dec 2028 – Motion carried
• Adopted MOU with Police Management Group for FY 2026‑2028 (RES-25-7510) – Motion carried
• Adopted resolution approving wages and terms for unrepresented employees FY 2026‑2028 (RES-25-7512) – Motion carried
• Approved Consent Calendar items including meeting minutes, check registers, planning commission minutes, tentative agendas, parks commission minutes, capital improvement report, and fire/ambulance reports – Motion carried
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda – Motion carried
• Approved agenda amendment moving City Manager Report to the end and Municipal Matter 17.i before 17.a – Motion carried
• Approved minutes of Closed Session held July 22, 2025 – Motion carried

PLANNING COMMISSION

The commission will vote on a consent calendar that includes action minutes from the July 28 special meeting and a mural determination for 507‑509 Pier Avenue. A public hearing will be held on a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow beer and wine service on the outdoor patio of Hotel Hermosa at 2515 Pacific Coast Highway. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker and will be taken in person.

• Approve consent calendar items: action minutes (July 28 special meeting) and mural determination (507‑509 Pier Avenue)
• Mural determination request (MD25‑01) for a 392‑sq‑ft painted display on the easterly shared wall at 507‑509 Pier Avenue
• CUP amendment request (APE25‑002) to expand on‑sale alcoholic beverage service (beer and wine only) at Hotel Hermosa, 2515 Pacific Coast Highway
• Public comment period (up to 30 minutes) before agenda items are considered

The commission approved the agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It then approved a Conditional Use Permit amendment at 2515 Pacific Coast Highway (4-1) and a Conditional Use Permit at 1016 The Strand (4-1) to allow expanded outdoor alcohol service. The board also received and filed tentative agenda items for September meetings.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit amendment APE25-002 for 2515 Pacific Coast Highway (4-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP23-02 for 1016 The Strand (4-1)
• Received and filed September 8 special meeting agenda and September 16 regular meeting agenda (5-0)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will meet to review activity reports from June and July 2025. The body will also consider the action minutes from its July 1, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 action minutes
• Review of June 2025 Activity Report
• Review of July 2025 Activity Report
• Presentation on upcoming city events

The commission voted to approve the Consent Calendar, which included the action minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting and the June and July 2025 activity reports. All five commissioners voted in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5‑0) covering July 1 action minutes and June/July 2025 activity reports

PLANNING COMMISSION

The commission will consider a consent calendar that includes filing the May 20, 2025 action minutes. A public hearing will address two conditional use permits and precise development plans: a three‑story mixed‑use project at 54 Hermosa Avenue (commercial unit, single‑family dwelling, and accessory dwelling unit) and a 13‑unit condominium project with a commercial unit at 911 1st Street. Staff will present a Community Development Director report, and the commission will file the tentative future agenda for August 19, 2025.

• Approve filing of action minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting (6.a).
• Consider CUP 24‑02, PDP 24‑01 for a 3‑story mixed‑use development at 54 Hermosa Avenue (7.a).
• Consider CUP 24‑09, PDP 24‑09, and TTM 83011 for a 13‑condominium mixed‑use project at 911 1st Street (7.b).
• Community Development Director report (8.a).
• File the tentative future agenda for the August 19, 2025 meeting (10.a).

The commission approved its agenda and consent calendar by voice vote. It adopted resolution 25-09, approving a three‑story mixed‑use project at 54 Hermosa Avenue with conditions on short‑term rentals. It also adopted resolution 25-10, approving a subdivision of 13 condominiums at 911 1st Street with related permits and a traffic‑plan requirement. The commission adopted an amended tentative future agenda and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Adopted resolution 25-09 approving 54 Hermosa Ave mixed‑use development (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Adopted resolution 25-10 approving 911 1st St condo subdivision and related permits (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Adopted amended tentative future agenda (voice vote, 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 5‑0)

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative reports and presentations. The body is asked to approve a contract amendment for staff augmentation services and receive updates on downtown parking and health campus projects.

• Proposed $114,990 increase to the CSG Consultants, Inc. agreement, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $352,166
• Update on Downtown Parking Lot Hours
• Beach Cities Health District update on Healthy Living Campus
• Fiesta Hermosa recap from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Recognition of surfer Morgan Sliff

The council approved a $17,183 contribution to Beach Cities Transit Line 109 and authorized staff to modify the transit service agreement. It also approved a third amendment to the CSG Consultants contract, increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount by $114,990. Additionally, the council adopted the final parcel map for a two‑unit condo at 707 3rd Street and approved the updated Sewer System Management Plan. Routine items such as waiving reading of ordinances and filing financial reports were also approved.

• Approved $17,183 transit contribution (5-0)
• Approved third amendment to CSG Consultants contract, increasing amount by $114,990 (5-0)
• Adopted final parcel map No. 84115 for 707 3rd Street condo project (5-0)
• Adopted updated Sewer System Management Plan (5-0)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed check registers for June 18‑July 9 2025 (5-0)
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of July 10 2025 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal matters and labor negotiations. The session includes a review of existing and potential litigation and meetings with labor representatives.

• Discussion of existing litigation: Todd Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach et al. (Case 25STCP00891)
• Conference with labor negotiator Cynthia Stafford regarding Police Management Association and Unrepresented Group
• Discussion regarding the initiation of one potential new litigation case
• Approval of closed session minutes from June 24, 2025

The City Council approved the minutes of the closed session held on June 24, 2025. No other actions were taken during the special meeting. The meeting was adjourned to the regular council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 22, 2025.

• Approved minutes of Closed Session June 24, 2025

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will consider several agenda items, including approval of the consent calendar for March 19 and May 21, 2025 meeting minutes, a public hearing to remove and replace a magnolia tree at 1838 Valley Park Avenue, and discussion of the City Yard capital improvement project delivery. Commissioners may vote on the consent calendar items and decide on the tree removal request as recommended by staff. The City Yard project will be presented for staff report, public comment, and feedback on delivery preferences.

• Approve consent calendar items: action minutes for the March 19, 2025 and May 21, 2025 Public Works Commission meetings
• Public hearing request to remove the magnolia tree on the right‑of‑way at 1838 Valley Park Avenue and install two replacement trees per the approved parkway tree list
• Discussion of City Yard Project Delivery (CIP 615) with staff report, presentation, and solicitation of public comments
• Public comment periods for general public input before and after commission business

The Public Works Commission approved the minutes from its March 19 and May 21 meetings. It moved to continue a tree‑removal request at 1838 Valley Park Avenue to a later meeting. The commission also recommended that the City Council adopt a Design‑Bid‑Build procurement method for the City Yard project.

• Approved March 19, 2025 consent calendar minutes (Ayes 3, Abstained 2)
• Approved May 21, 2025 consent calendar minutes (Ayes 4, Abstained 1)
• Continued tree removal request at 1838 Valley Park Ave to a later meeting (Ayes 5)
• Recommended Design‑Bid‑Build procurement for City Yard project (Ayes 4, Noes 1)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until June 2026. The commission will consider approving the Frosty Olympics as an Impact Level II returning special event scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, south of the Pier. It will also review recommendations to begin long‑term agreement negotiations for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, AVP Junior National Championships, and JVA/BVCA National Championships (2026‑2028), and to create a Youth Programs Subcommittee.

• Election of officers – Chairperson and Vice Chairperson (Item 11.a, 25‑CR‑052)
• Approval of Impact Level II returning special event “Frosty Olympics” on Oct 4 2025 (Item 11.b, 25‑CR‑053)
• Commencement of long‑term agreement negotiations for AAU, AVP, and JVA/BVCA championships (2026‑2028) (Item 11.c, 25‑CR‑050)
• Creation of a Youth Programs Subcommittee (Item 11.d, 25‑CR‑051)
• Consent calendar actions – approval of June 3 2025 meeting minutes and May 2025 activity report (Items 9.a, 9.b)

The commission elected Barbara Ellman as Chairperson and Traci Horowitz as Vice Chairperson, each for a term ending June 2026. It approved the Frosty Olympics as an Impact Level II returning special event on October 4, 2025. The body authorized the start of long‑term agreement negotiations for the AAU Hermosa Beach Championships, AVP Junior National Championships, and JVA/BVCA National Championships for 2026‑27. A Youth Programs Subcommittee was created and two commissioners were appointed to it.

• Elected Barbara Ellman as Chairperson (term expiring June 2026) – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Elected Traci Horowitz as Vice Chairperson (term expiring June 2026) – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Approved inclusion of Impact Level II Frosty Olympics special event on Oct 4, 2025 – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Approved commencement of long‑term agreement negotiations for AAU, AVP, and JVA/BVCA championships (2026‑27) – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Created Youth Programs Subcommittee – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Nominated Commissioner Thomas Moroney to Youth Programs Subcommittee – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Nominated Commissioner Elka Worner to Youth Programs Subcommittee – Motion Carried (5 ayes)
• Approved Consent Calendar – Motion Carried (5 ayes)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes waiving full readings of agenda items, approving June 10 meeting minutes, filing recent check registers, adopting the annual tax appropriations limit for fiscal year 2025‑26, amending the city’s investment policy, extending the month‑to‑month lease for the Hermosa Self Storage facility at 552 11th Place, receiving the July 15 Planning Commission tentative agenda, and approving a sixth amendment to the agreement with Willdan Engineering. In closed session, the council will hold conferences with a labor negotiator and a real‑property negotiator regarding the Hermosa Self Storage lease terms. Public comment periods are scheduled for both closed and open sessions.

• Adopt Resolution approving FY 2025‑26 tax appropriations limit (25‑AS‑048)
• Amend City Investment Policy (Resolution 25‑AS‑053)
• Approve month‑to‑month lease extension for Hermosa Self Storage, 552 11th Place (Resolution 25‑AS‑054)
• Receive and file Planning Commission tentative agenda for July 15, 2025 (25‑CDD‑098)
• Approve sixth amendment to agreement with Willdan Engineering for staff augmentation services (25‑CDD‑101)

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved the Consent Calendar and waived full readings of all ordinances and resolutions. It adopted the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for FY 2025‑26, amended the city Investment Policy, and extended the lease for the Hermosa Self Storage property. The Council also approved a sixth amendment to the agreement with Willdan Engineering, transferred $90,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund, and adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget (Resolution No. RES‑25‑7499).

• Approved Consent Calendar (motion carried, 5 Ayes)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions (motion carried, 5 Ayes)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES‑25‑7498 approving the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for FY 2025‑26 (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. RES‑25‑7496 amending the City’s Investment Policy (motion carried)
• Approved lease extension for 552 11th Place (Hermosa Self Storage) (motion carried)
• Approved sixth amendment to Willdan Engineering agreement, raising not‑to‑exceed amount to $565,000 (motion carried)
• Approved transfer of $90,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund (motion carried)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Budget and approved related contracts (Resolution No. RES‑25‑7499, motion carried)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission. These interviews are to fill three terms ending June 30, 2029.

• Interviews for three vacancies on the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission

The special meeting consisted of interviews for nine applicants to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission. Commissioner Lauren Pizer Mains withdrew her application. The council announced it will vote on appointing three commissioners at the regular meeting later that day.

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including a fund exchange with the City of West Hollywood. The body will also consider amending the City's Investment Policy and extending an agreement with the Rotary Club of Hermosa Beach for the Friday Farmers Market.

• Assignment Agreement with West Hollywood to exchange $800,000 in Prop A Funds for $560,000 in unrestricted funds
• Resolution to amend the City’s Investment Policy
• First Amendment to the agreement with the Rotary Club of Hermosa Beach for a one-year extension of the Friday Farmers Market
• Proclamation declaring June 2025 as Pride Month in Hermosa Beach
• Release of $500,000 from the Bus Stop Improvement Project Budget to the FY 2024-25 Budget

The council approved the agenda and waived full readings of all ordinances and resolutions. It adopted several consent‑calendar items, including the assignment agreement with West Hollywood for a Proposition A fund exchange, a one‑year extension of the Rotary Club farmers‑market agreement, a zoning text amendment for temporary uses, and the FY 2025‑26 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list. The council also approved the minutes of prior meetings, received check registers, and filed various reports.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Waived full reading of all ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13 and May 27 meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed check registers for May 15‑29 (5-0)
• Approved Assignment Agreement with West Hollywood for Prop A fund exchange (5-0)
• Approved first amendment extending Rotary Club Friday Farmers Market agreement (5-0)
• Adopted zoning text amendment for temporary uses and events (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Road Repair and Accountability Act project list (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)

The City Council will hold a study session to receive an overview of the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal and labor matters.

• Overview of 2025-2026 Budget
• Closed session regarding Workers Comp Litigation: Matthew Rushton vs City of Hermosa Beach
• Conference with labor negotiators for Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association and Professional and Administrative Employee Group

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved the closed‑session minutes from May 27, 2025. In closed session, the Council discussed workers’ compensation litigation, labor negotiations with the police officers' association and other employee groups, and a potential litigation exposure. The open‑session portion was a budget study session with no actions taken on the budget presentation.

• Approved May 27, 2025 closed‑session minutes (no vote tally recorded)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider a public hearing to approve the MindTravel Live‑to‑Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert as a new 2025 special event. The hearing would recommend City Council approval for Impact Level II events on August 19 and October 19, 2025, south of the Pier. The agenda also includes several pre‑event presentations, the consent calendar action minutes from May 6, 2025, and a Community Resources Director report.

• Public hearing approval of new 2025 special event MindTravel Live‑to‑Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert (Impact Level II) scheduled for Aug 19 and Oct 19, 2025
• Shakespeare by the Sea pre‑event presentation (long‑term agreement requirement)
• State of the Art post‑event presentation (long‑term agreement requirement)
• Triathlon pre‑event presentation (long‑term agreement requirement)
• Action minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2025 (consent calendar item)

The commission approved the Consent Calendar with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved the inclusion of the MindTravel Live‑to‑Headphones ‘Silent’ Piano Concert as a new Level II special event on the 2025 Special Event Calendar, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved MindTravel Silent Piano Concert special event (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several routine actions. Items include waiving the full reading of all ordinances and resolutions, approving minutes from recent meetings, and appointing one member to the Building Board of Appeals. The council will also discuss a conference with a labor negotiator and a legal‑counsel matter concerning potential litigation.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (Consent Calendar item 15.a)
• Approve City Council meeting minutes for April 8, April 22, April 29, and May 5 2025 (Consent Calendar item 15.b)
• Appoint one member to the Building Board of Appeals (Consent Calendar item 15.c)
• Conference with labor negotiator, Cynthia Stafford, and employee organizations (Closed Session item 4.b)
• Conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation (Closed Session item 4.c, 1 potential case)

The Hermosa Beach City Council adopted the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved resolutions for the Landscaping and Street Lighting District. It also endorsed a solid‑waste rate adjustment for Arakelian Enterprises and waived reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda. The council approved the consent calendar, appointed a member to the Building Board of Appeals, and received several financial and administrative reports.

• Adopted Resolution RES-25-7493 approving the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (5 ayes)
• Adopted Resolutions RES-25-7491 and RES-25-7492 for the Landscaping and Street Lighting District (5 ayes)
• Endorsed rate adjustment for Arakelian Enterprises (Athens Services) up to attached schedule, effective July 1 2025 (5 ayes)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent calendar (5 ayes)
• Appointed one member to the Building Board of Appeals to fill the remainder of an undefined term (5 ayes)
• Received and filed March 2025 cash balance, revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports (5 ayes)
• Received and filed the March 2025 City Treasurer’s Report (5 ayes)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will consider the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program, reviewing project scope, funding, and sequencing. It will also hold public hearings to approve removal and replacement of trees at 1233 Owosso Avenue and 909 21st Street. The commission will vote on the consent calendar, which includes approval of action minutes from prior meetings.

• Approve consent calendar (action minutes from March 19 and April 9 meetings)
• Public hearing: remove and replace one Red Bud Eucalyptus tree at 1233 Owosso Avenue
• Public hearing: remove and replace one Carrotwood tree at 909 21st Street
• Review FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program (project scope, budget, schedule)
• Receive and file FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report

The Public Works Commission voted to approve the removal of a Red Bud Eucalyptus tree at 1233 Owosso Avenue and a Carrotwood tree at 909 21st Street, with replacement trees to be planted elsewhere. The commission also received and filed the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report. Minutes from the March 19 and April 9, 2025 Public Works meetings were approved, while a separate motion to approve the March 19 minutes failed.

• Approved removal and replacement of one Red Bud Eucalyptus tree at 1233 Owosso Ave (3 ayes)
• Approved removal and conditional replacement of one Carrotwood tree at 909 21st St (3 ayes)
• Received and filed FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report (3 ayes)
• Approved April 9, 2025 Public Works Special Meeting minutes (3 ayes)
• Approved action minutes of March 19, 2025 Public Works meeting (3 ayes)
• Approved action minutes of April 9, 2025 Public Works meeting (3 ayes)
• Motion to approve March 19, 2025 minutes failed (2 ayes, 1 abstain)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider approving a beer-only alcohol license at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway and expanding alcohol sales at 844 Hermosa Avenue. The body will also review the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformance.

• Approve beer-only alcohol license at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway
• Expand alcohol sales to spirits at 844 Hermosa Avenue
• Review Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Postpone hearing for 3415 Palm Drive to June 17, 2025

The Planning Commission found the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program to be in conformance with the City’s General Plan and exempt from CEQA. It also postponed the public hearing for 3415 Palm Drive to the June 17, 2025 meeting, approved a conditional use permit for beer sales at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180, and approved an amendment allowing beer, wine and distilled spirits at 844 Hermosa Avenue. The consent calendar and the June 17, 2025 tentative agenda were also approved.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program as General‑Plan‑consistent (5‑0)
• Postponed public hearing for 3415 Palm Drive to June 17 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for beer‑only sales at 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 180 (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to allow beer, wine and distilled spirits at 844 Hermosa Avenue (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (motion carried)
• Approved receipt and filing of June 17 2025 tentative agenda (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting until June 17 2025 (voice vote carried)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The special council meeting agenda for May 19, 2025 contains no specific items—only placeholder fields. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public‑hearing topics are recorded. The council will likely address routine administrative business.

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a study session to review the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Council members will discuss proposed project funding, sequencing, and additional matters outlined in the staff report. They will also receive and file the CIP Study Session Report. Public comments on the tsunami siren system (CIP 618) are part of the discussion.

• Review and comment on FY 2025‑26 CIP including proposed project funding and sequencing (Item 10.a, 25-PW-028)
• Review additional matters for Council consideration outlined in the CIP report
• Receive and file the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report
• Public comment on tsunami warning system (CIP 618) with $160,000 total cost and $27,000 subscription fee
• Council discussion on study session items only

The City Council unanimously appointed Joe SanClemente as Interim City Manager. It approved a $75,000 14th Street Restroom project and redirected the remaining funds to street paving. The Council voted 3‑2 to defund the Lot D project and 3‑2 to renegotiate the Storage Lot lease, creating a subcommittee for the effort. Additional actions included a joint Study Session with Public Works, a CIP amendment swapping the playground for Lot D and tabling the tsunami siren, and routine approvals of the agenda and Consent Calendar.

• Appointed Joe SanClemente as Interim City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved 14th Street Restroom Project $75,000, cancelled prior CIP and used remaining funds for street paving (5‑0)
• Defunded Lot D project, to explore other uses (3‑2)
• Renegotiated Storage Lot lease and formed subcommittee (3‑2)
• Authorized joint Study Session with Public Works Commission (5‑0)
• Amended 2025‑26 CIP: replace Lot D with playground, table tsunami siren for one year, create subcommittee (5‑0)
• Approved agenda, tabling item 26.c (3‑1‑1)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0‑1)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider a public hearing to recommend approval of the Impact Level II special event “Marbles in the Jar” film premiere scheduled for June 6, 2025. The Commission will also vote to retire the Clark Building Renovation, Hermosa Beach Concert Series, Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail, and South Park Accessible Playground subcommittees. Additional agenda items include routine consent‑calendar approvals and several community‑event presentations.

• Public hearing to recommend approval of Impact Level II “Marbles in the Jar” film premiere (June 6, 2025) – Item 10.a
• Retirement of Clark Building Renovation, Hermosa Beach Concert Series, Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail and South Park Accessible Playground subcommittees – Item 11.a
• Approval of April 2025 Activity Report – Item 9.a
• Approval of Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025 – Item 9.b
• Presentations on upcoming city events, youth basketball post‑season, classic car show, fine arts festival, and State of the Art – Item 5

The commission approved the Consent Calendar with four votes in favor and one commissioner absent. It approved holding a public hearing to recommend the “Marbles in the Jar” film premiere as a new 2025 special event, with three votes in favor, one recusal, and one absence. It also voted to retire the subcommittees for the Clark Building Renovation, Hermosa Beach Concert Series, Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail, and South Park Accessible Playground, with four votes in favor and one absent.

• Approved Consent Calendar (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved public hearing for "Marbles in the Jar" film premiere special event (3 ayes, 1 recused, 1 absent)
• Retired subcommittees for Clark Building Renovation, Concert Series, Greenbelt Trail, and South Park Playground (4 ayes, 1 absent)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 closed session. Council members will continue the public employee performance evaluation that began on April 22, focusing on the City Manager. Public comment on the closed‑session agenda is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of closed‑session minutes from April 22, 2025
• Continuation of the public employee performance evaluation (City Manager) from April 22, 2025

The Hermosa Beach City Council held a closed‑session meeting, heard public comment, and approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 closed session. No other reportable actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2025 closed session

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

The City Council will hold a special meeting to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 9.6-month terms ending February 12, 2026. The body will also reorganize council committees and appoint representatives to regional boards.

• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for terms ending February 12, 2026
• Appointment of the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee
• Appointment of the new Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors
• Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tempore or a Councilmember as Alternate Director to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District

The council approved the agenda order by a unanimous vote. Council members elected Mayor Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy to 9.6‑month terms. The council appointed Mayor Saemann to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee and approved a resolution appointing him to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board with Councilmember Francois as Alternate Director.

• Approved agenda order (5 ayes)
• Elected Mayor Saemann for a 9.6‑month term (5 ayes)
• Elected Mayor Pro Tem Detoy for a 9.6‑month term (5 ayes)
• Appointed Mayor Saemann to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution RES‑25‑7485 appointing Mayor Saemann to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board and Councilmember Francois as Alternate Director (5 ayes)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)

The City Council is meeting for a special study session to discuss the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation.

• FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program study session
• Closed Session Agenda Item 4.d: Public employee performance evaluation

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved several motions, all passing unanimously. It authorized the mayor to execute and send a response letter to a cease‑and‑desist notice. The council also approved review and re‑advertising of the Kelly Courts CIP project, continued the FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program study, and extended the preliminary budget deadline.

• Authorized mayor to send response to cease‑and‑desist letter (5‑0)
• Authorized mayor to send response to anonymous “cure and correct” letter (5‑0)
• Approved review and re‑advertising of CIP Project 619 – Kelly Courts Improvements (5‑0)
• Continued FY 2025‑26 Capital Improvement Program study session to future agenda (5‑0)
• Continued items 10‑15 to a future special meeting (5‑0)
• Continued preliminary budget to May 29, 2025 (5‑0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three development requests. These include a slope determination for a property on Hopkins Avenue and residential remodel or construction projects on The Strand and Bard Street.

• Convex slope determination request for building height at 325 Hopkins Avenue
• Precise Development Plan for interior/exterior remodel and new garage at 830 The Strand
• Request for two 30-foot-tall residential condominium buildings at 819-823 Bard Street
• Approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84426 for the Bard Street project
• Review of action minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar and adopted resolutions approving a convex slope determination for 325 Hopkins Avenue, a precise development plan for 830 The Strand, and conditional use permits plus a parcel map for two new 30‑foot residential condominium buildings at 819‑825 Bard Street. All motions carried with votes ranging from 4‑1 to unanimous. The commission also filed the future agenda and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved convex slope determination for 325 Hopkins Ave, CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Approved precise development plan for remodel at 830 The Strand, CEQA exemption (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permits and parcel map for two 30‑foot condos at 819‑825 Bard St, CEQA exemption (4-1)
• Filed future agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will consider Capital Improvement Program Project 619 – Kelly Court Improvements. Staff recommends the commission review the project and provide feedback to the City Council. The project involves reconstructing existing pickleball and tennis courts on Kelly Court to current standards and is exempt from CEQA review.

• Review of CIP 619 – Kelly Court Improvements (reconstruction of existing courts)
• Kelly Pickleball and Tennis Courts Use Policy attachment
• Project plans for Kelly Court improvements attachment
• CEQA exemption under guidelines for existing facilities

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will consider renewing a five-year General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County. The meeting includes a closed session for the City Attorney's performance evaluation and a consent calendar with several administrative approvals.

• Renewal of a five-year General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney (Closed Session)
• Authorization to advertise and interview for a Building Board of Appeals vacancy
• Approval of a Side Letter to the Management Employees’ Memorandum of Understanding
• Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Hermosa Beach City Council approved the Consent Calendar and waived full readings of agenda items (5‑0 vote). It authorized advertising a vacancy on the Building Board of Appeals and adopted a five‑year General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County (5‑0). The council ratified check registers, received the FY 2023‑24 financial report, and approved an amendment to the Beach Cities Watershed MOU (each 5‑0). Finally, a motion to hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment for temporary uses passed with three votes in favor.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Waived full reading of all ordinances and resolutions (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Authorized advertisement and interview scheduling for Building Board of Appeals vacancy (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution authorizing five‑year General Services Agreement with Los Angeles County (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Ratified check registers for March 19‑26 2025 (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Received and filed FY 2023‑24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Approved amendment to MOU for Beach Cities Watershed Management Group (5 ayes) – motion carried
• Moved to conduct public hearing and introduce Zoning Text Amendment 25‑01 (3 ayes) – motion carried

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of an Impact Level III special event by the LA Kings, including exemptions to the Special Event Policy. The commission will also review programming for the Live Hermosa Recreation brochure, evaluate the Kelly Courts capital improvement project, receive a status report on FY 2024‑25 capital improvement projects, and consider a 2025 special event fee waiver grant request.

• Approval of Impact Level III new 2025 special event – LA Kings Smartwater and Coca Cola Zero Hydration Zone (25‑CR‑030)
• Live Hermosa Recreation and Enrichment Brochure programming review (25‑CR‑027)
• Review of CIP 619–Kelly Courts improvements (25‑CR‑028)
• FY 2024‑25 Capital Improvement Projects status report for Community Resources (25‑CR‑032)
• Consideration of 2025 special event fee waiver grant request (25‑CR‑029)

The commission approved the Consent Calendar for the meeting. It recommended the City Council approve an Impact Level III special event for the LA Kings, including exemptions to exceed monthly and daily event limits. The commission approved a $288 fee waiver grant for the SoCal Beach Foundation’s events on May 4 and September 27, 2025.

• Approved Consent Calendar (5 ayes)
• Recommended approval of Impact Level III LA Kings special event and exemptions (5 ayes)
• Received and filed Live Hermosa Recreation and Enrichment Brochure report (5 ayes)
• Received and filed Kelly Court Improvements report, feedback to City Council (5 ayes)
• Received and filed Community Resources Department annual status report (5 ayes)
• Approved $288 fee waiver grant for SoCal Beach Foundation events (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Received and filed staff review of City park hours, directing further review next fall (5 ayes)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council meeting will consider several routine actions, including approval of the agenda and public proclamations. A closed‑session discussion will address two pending lawsuits (Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach and a claim by Carl Warren). The council will then vote on the consent calendar, which bundles approvals for financial documents and administrative items.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve City Council minutes for the March 11, 2025 regular meeting (25‑CCO‑017)
• Ratify check registers for the period February 27, 2025 through March 12, 2025 (25‑AS‑025)
• Receive and file the February 2025 cash balance report (25‑AS‑027)
• Receive and file the February 2025 City Treasurer’s report (25‑AS‑026)

The Council adopted Ordinance No. ORD-25-1486, repealing HBMC sections 12.28.010(H) and 12.20.240 and adding Chapter 12.40 to regulate camping in public areas, finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA. It also approved a public services contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, also exempt from CEQA. Additional actions included waiving full readings of agenda items and approving several routine finance and record‑keeping items.

• Adopted Ordinance No. ORD-25-1486 regulating camping in public areas (motion carried)
• Determined Final Map No. 84202 (168 Hill Street) exempt from CEQA and adopted Resolution No. RES-25-7476 (motion carried)
• Approved public services contract with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, CEQA exempt (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Calendar and set items 15.f and 15.i for separate discussion (motion carried)
• Waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried)
• Ratified check registers for Feb 27–Mar 12, 2025 (motion carried)
• Received and filed February 2025 Cash Balance Report (motion carried)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will vote on the consent calendar items, including approval of the January 15 meeting minutes. A public hearing will consider a request to remove a pine tree in the right‑of‑way at 2122 Monterey Boulevard and install two replacement trees. The commission will also receive the 2024 Pavement Management Program update and review recent activity reports.

• Consent calendar approval – action minutes of the Jan 15, 2025 Public Works Commission meeting
• Public hearing: removal of one pine tree at 2122 Monterey Blvd and installation of two replacement trees
• 2024 Pavement Management Program update report
• January and February 2025 Monthly Activity Reports for Public Works
• March 2025 Capital Improvement Program status report

The Public Works Commission moved agenda items 12.a and 13.a to a different order and approved the consent calendar. It also approved the removal of a pine tree at 2122 Monterey Boulevard and the planting of two replacement trees. All motions carried unanimously.

• Moved agenda items 12.a and 13.a between items 7.a and 7.b (3-0)
• Approved the consent calendar (3-0)
• Approved removal of pine tree at 2122 Monterey Blvd and installation of two replacement trees (3-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear a report on alcohol permits, and hold a public hearing on a five-unit apartment project at 3415 Palm Drive. The meeting also includes a request to postpone a development plan for 830 The Strand.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits
• Public hearing for a five-unit apartment building at 3415 Palm Drive
• Request to postpone a development plan for 830 The Strand

CITY COUNCIL

The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative reports and proclamations. The body is considering an ordinance to regulate camping in public areas and the approval of updated use policies and reservation rates for the Clark Building.

• Adoption of ordinance adding Chapter 12.40 to the HBMC regulating camping in public areas
• Approval of amended Clark Building use policy and reservation rates
• Ratification of check registers for February 19, 2025 through February 26, 2025
• Proclamations declaring March 2025 as Red Cross Month and Women's History Month
• Closed session conferences regarding workers compensation litigation for Jonathan Sibbald and James Karlock

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend that the City Council approve an Impact Level III special event—the LA Kings Smartwater and Coca Cola Zero Hydration Zone—scheduled for September 15‑24, 2025, with exemptions to the monthly and daily event limits. The commission will also consider renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail after Geoff Hirsch and Casey Rohrer and the South Park Accessible Playground after Casey Rohrer. Additional routine items include consent‑calendar approvals of February 4 meeting minutes and the January 2025 activity report. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.

• Public hearing to recommend approval of Impact Level III new 2025 special event (LA Kings Smartwater and Coca Cola Zero Hydration Zone) Sept 15‑24, 2025, with event‑day limit exemptions
• Consider renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail in honor of Geoff Hirsch and Casey Rohrer
• Consider renaming the South Park Accessible Playground in honor of Casey Rohrer
• Consent calendar actions: approval of action minutes from Feb. 4, 2025 and January 2025 activity report
• Public comment periods for community input

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider a fifth amendment to its agreement with Willdan Engineering, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $100,000 to a total of $495,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2025. The council will also act on several consent‑calendar items, including waiving full readings of ordinances, approving recent meeting minutes, and ratifying financial reports and check registers. Additional agenda items include updates from the City Manager, public comment periods, and a resolution related to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

• Fifth amendment to Willdan Engineering agreement: increase not‑to‑exceed amount by $100,000 to $495,000, term ending June 30, 2025
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve City Council meeting minutes for January 14 and January 28, 2025
• Ratify check registers for the period January 15–February 12, 2025
• Receive and file the January 2025 cash balance report

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

The Hermosa Beach City Council will conduct interviews to fill a Planning Commission seat whose term ends June 30, 2028. Staff has provided a list of seven applicants for the council to consider. The council will make the appointment at the regular City Council meeting on February 25, 2025. Public comment is limited to this agenda item and to three minutes per speaker.

• Interviews to fill one Planning Commission term ending June 30, 2028 (item 4.a)
• List of seven applicants: Andrea N. Giancoli, Eric Horne, Josh Krasnegor, Adrienne Lindgren, Greg McNally, Nathaniel Tribble, Matthew Walden
• Appointment to be made during the regular City Council meeting of February 25, 2025
• Public comment limited to this agenda item, max 3 minutes per speaker

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board will consider filing the action minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting. It will also vote on staff‑recommended revisions to the class specification for the Management Analyst position. Public comment will be taken at two points during the meeting.

• Approve filing of action minutes from the September 18, 2024 Civil Service Board meeting (Item 6.a).
• Approve revisions to the class specification for the Management Analyst position (Item 6.b).
• Public comment period at the start of the meeting (Item 5).
• Additional public comment period later in the meeting (Item 7).

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will vote on routine consent‑calendar items, including filing the action minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting and receiving a tri‑annual report for July‑December 2024. The commission will also hold a public hearing on a request (TA 25-01) to amend Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.04, which governs temporary uses and events on private property. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Approve consent calendar to file action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 21, 2025 (25‑CDD‑028).
• Approve consent calendar to receive and file the tri‑annual report covering July 1 – December 31, 2024 (25‑CDD‑026).
• Public hearing on Request for a Zoning Text Amendment (TA 25‑01) to amend HBMC Chapter 17.04 on temporary uses and events on private property.
• Standard procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider and vote on the Clark Building Use Policy and its reservation rates. The commission will also act on consent‑calendar items, including the action minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting and the December 2024 activity report. Public hearings and a Kiwanis Tree Lot post‑event presentation are scheduled, and the meeting includes announcements of upcoming city events.

• Approval of the Clark Building Use Policy and reservation rates (Item 11.a)
• Consent Calendar: approval of action minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2025 (Item 9.a)
• Consent Calendar: approval of the December 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.b)
• Public Hearings (Item 10)
• Kiwanis Tree Lot post‑event presentation (Item 5.a)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council meeting on January 28, 2025 will consider a consent calendar that includes routine financial and planning items and a proposed ordinance. The ordinance (item 15.h) would amend Chapter 17.21 of the Municipal Code to change regulations for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and is deemed exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The council will also waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, ratify Check Register 25‑AS‑009, and receive December 2024 financial and planning commission reports.

• Adopt Ordinance amending Chapter 17.21 for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (item 15.h)
• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (item 15.a)
• Ratify Check Register 25‑AS‑009 for January 9, 2025 (item 15.b)
• Receive and file December 2024 Revenue, Expenditure, and CIP reports (item 15.c)
• Receive and file Planning Commission action minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting (item 15.f)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a city-initiated request to modify or revoke a Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine. The action concerns a restaurant located at 1121 Aviation Boulevard.

• Public hearing on the revocation of Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-01/APE25-01) for on-sale alcohol at Ramen and Sushiya Inc. (1121 Aviation Boulevard)
• Determination of CEQA categorical exemption for the permit revocation project
• Approval of action minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission will review activity reports and a Capital Improvement Program status report. The body is also considering a staff recommendation to retire the Parks Master Plan subcommittee.

• Proposal to retire the Parks Master Plan subcommittee (25-PW-005)
• Presentation on Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Projects
• Review of November and December 2024 Monthly Activity Reports
• Review of January 2024 Capital Improvement Program Status Report

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The Civil Service Board will meet to review and potentially approve changes to the job specifications for the Management Analyst position. The board will also consider the action minutes from its September 18, 2024, meeting.

• Proposed revisions to class specification for Management Analyst (Item 6.b)
• Approval of action minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting (Item 6.a)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider the Consent Calendar, which bundles several routine items for a single vote. Items include waiving full readings of ordinances, approving recent council minutes, ratifying check registers, and receiving October‑November 2024 financial reports. The Council will also vote on the approval of special event long‑term agreements. Public comment will be taken before the Consent Calendar vote.

• Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
• Approve City Council minutes for the November 12, 2024 regular meeting and the December 5, 2024 special meeting
• Ratify check registers for the period November 4, 2024 through December 23, 2024
• Receive and file October and November 2024 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports
• Approve special event long‑term agreements (25‑CR‑004)

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of several new 2025 special events, including the Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League Tournament Series and The Hermosa Classic. It will also consider approving the Redondo Union High School volleyball matches on the dates listed in the staff report. The commission will act on consent‑calendar items to approve the minutes of the November 4 and December 3, 2024 meetings and the November 2024 activity report.

• Approval of new 2025 special events (Interscholastic Beach Volleyball League Tournament Series and The Hermosa Classic)
• Approval of Redondo Union High School volleyball matches
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 2024
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 2024
• Consent calendar: approval of the November 2024 activity report