Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2022

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This is a procedural meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only boilerplate interface text and no decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled.

The Civil Service Board met to approve the minutes from the October 19 and November 16, 2022 meetings. No other substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, followed by an open session with a police chief update, public comments, and routine consent calendar items including approval of meeting minutes and check registers. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session discussion of Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, case 20TRCV00045
• Police Chief Update report
• Approval of November 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Ratification of check registers for 11/16/2022 and 11/23/2022
• Recognition of local winners of the LA Public Library 2022 Children's Bookmark Contest

The City Council awarded a design contract for pedestrian and bus stop improvements and adopted an urgency ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units. The Council also found no majority protest regarding proposed solid waste and recycling rate changes. Various committee appointments and the 2023 meeting schedule were approved.

• Awarded $428,442 design contract for Pedestrian Safety and Bus Stop Improvement Project to KOA Corporation (5-0)
• Adopted urgency ordinance to amend Municipal Code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) (5-0)
• Adopted resolution finding no majority protest for proposed solid waste, organic and recycling rate changes (5-0)
• Appointed Jim Fasola to the LA County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board (5-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule and established specific dates for no meetings (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 MOU between the City and the Management Employees Group (5-0)
• Confirmed City Council committee reorganization and delegate appointments (5-0)
• Received and filed October 2022 Fire and Ambulance monthly report (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (REORGANIZATION)

The City Council will meet to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. The agenda includes seating newly elected members and appointing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for terms ending September 28, 2023.

• Resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
• Oath of office for newly elected councilmembers Raymond A. Jackson, Dean Francois, and Rob Saemann
• Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 9.6-month terms
• Committee appointments including the Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee and South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022, general municipal election results and swore in three newly elected members. The council reorganized its leadership, electing a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the term ending September 28, 2023, and assigned representatives to regional committees.

• Adopted resolution declaring results of November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election (5-0)
• Elected Raymond A. Jackson as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Justin Massey as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Raymond A. Jackson to Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Raymond A. Jackson to South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Justin Massey as South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board Alternate Director (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving 15 returning Impact Level II special events for the 2023 Special Event Calendar, as recommended by staff and the Special Events Subcommittee. The agenda also includes a presentation from Friends of the Parks on recent events, a manager's report, and routine consent items.

• Approval of 15 returning Impact Level II special events for 2023, including AAU Southern Grand Prix, SCVA Winter Series, Beach Tennis Tournament, and Walk to End Alzheimer's
• Presentation by Friends of the Parks on Pets in the Park, Movies at the Beach, and Pumpkins in the Park
• October 2022 Activity Report
• Action Minutes of November 1, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved the inclusion of 15 returning Impact Level II special events on the 2023 Special Event Calendar. Other actions included approving the October 2022 Activity Report and the November 1, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved 15 returning Impact Level II special events for the 2023 calendar (4-0)
• Approved and filed Tony Higgins' letter (4-0)
• Approved October 2022 Activity Report (4-0)
• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review the city's ongoing Housing Element efforts, which are required for state compliance. Staff and consultants will present an update on the certification process, and the commission will receive public comments and provide feedback. No formal decisions are required at this meeting.

• Review of Housing Element efforts with consultants Veronica Tam & Associates and Miller Planning Group
• Discussion of state-required zoning changes to meet RHNA allocation of 558 additional housing units
• Receive and file written communications from Anthony Higgins and Laura Pena
• Receive and file the January 17, 2023 tentative future agenda

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review progress on the city's Housing Element, including site-analysis surveys and low barrier navigation centers. No substantive votes were taken on housing policy, though staff provided updates on other city projects.

• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Received and filed tentative future agenda items (5-0)
• Confirmed City Council denied general plan and zone change for 911 1st Street (3-2)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council meets for a hybrid closed and open session. The closed session includes a public employee appointment for City Attorney, real property negotiations for 68 Pier Avenue, and labor negotiations. The open session includes recognizing retired commissioners and outgoing City Attorney Michael Jenkins, a police chief update, and routine consent calendar items.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for City Attorney
• Closed session: Real property negotiation for 68 Pier Avenue with Jin Nok Wi Co Trust
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Management Employee Group and Police Management Bargaining Group
• Recognition of retired commissioners and board members
• Recognition of City Attorney Michael Jenkins for his service

The City Council denied a request for a general plan amendment and zoning change for a 12-unit condominium project. Other key actions included adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code and awarding a Parks Master Plan contract. The Council also appointed a new City Attorney.

• Appointed Patrick Donegan as City Attorney
• Denied 12-unit condominium project at 911 1st Street (3-2)
• Approved adoption of 2022 California Building Standards Code (5-0)
• Awarded $217,820 Parks Master Plan contract to RJM Design Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved relief for Chamber of Commerce from 2022 New Year's Eve celebration obligation (5-0)
• Voted to withdraw from Independent Cities Risk Management Authority effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Dropped all EV charging incentives (4-1)
• Tabled urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs to December 13 meeting (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on November 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

The meeting consisted of procedural items and a closed session. No substantive decisions or public comments were recorded in the open session.

• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is meeting to receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for March 1 to August 31, 2022. The report indicates no establishments reached the threshold for CUP review. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting.

• Tri-annual report on on-sale alcohol CUPs, covering March 1 to August 31, 2022
• No establishments triggered CUP review during the reporting period
• Code Enforcement issued 5 citations for CUP violations, including one to Palmilla's Restaurant at 37/39 Pier Ave.
• Approval of action minutes from the October 18, 2022 regular meeting

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a 12-unit condominium project and associated rezoning at 911 1st Street. The commission also recommended an urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs. A mural request for Hennessey's Tavern was denied.

• Recommended City Council approval of 12-unit condominium project at 911 1st Street, including General Plan and Zoning changes (3-2)
• Recommended City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 22-02 and an urgency ordinance regarding ADUs and JADUs (5-0)
• Directed Staff to return with a resolution of denial for the mural request at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern) (4-0, 1 recused)
• Received and filed the Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits (5-0)
• Continued the conditional use permit amendment for Silvio's South American Lounge and Grill to January 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved action minutes from October 18, 2022 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the case Amber Webster v. City of Hermosa Beach, and then an open session to consider routine consent calendar items, including approval of meeting minutes, a check register, and a fire and ambulance report. The agenda also includes a proclamation declaring November 13-19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week and a police chief update.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on pending litigation (Amber Webster v. City of Hermosa Beach, Case No. 21STCV26516)
• Proclamation declaring November 13-19, 2022 as United Against Hate Week
• Ratify check register for 10/19/2022
• Receive and file September 2022 Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance monthly report
• Approve minutes of October 25, 2022 regular meeting

The City Council awarded a three-year mobile parking payment contract to ParkMobile, LLC and extended temporary outdoor dining and lane reconfiguration permits through May 1, 2023. The council also approved a $129,980 design contract for Greenbelt accessibility enhancements and designated $20,000 for 2023 special event fee waivers.

• Awarded mobile parking payment contract to ParkMobile, LLC (3-2)
• Extended outdoor dining and downtown lane reconfiguration permits through May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $129,980 design contract for Greenbelt Accessible Trail to SWA Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Designated $20,000 maximum for 2023 special event fee waivers (5-0)
• Formally adopted the Special Event Long-term Agreement Program (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 employment terms for unrepresented employee group (5-0)
• Directed staff to open re-zoning study and analysis for commercial land use properties (5-0)
• Tabled decision on Transactions and Use Tax advisory committee to November 29, 2022 (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the draft Administrative Provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. This is an information-only and discussion item; no formal decisions are required. The commission will receive a presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback on the proposed procedures for processing zoning applications.

• Review of draft Administrative Provisions for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
• Proposed replacement of Administrative Variance with a Modification process
• Revision of Precise Development Plan (PDP) to exclude residential development and focus on physical elements
• Introduction of Minor Use Permits for streamlined review of limited-impact projects
• Public comment period for the draft provisions

The Planning Commission discussed a preliminary draft of Administrative Procedures for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. Commissioners provided feedback on dimensional standards, variance findings, and ADA access. No formal votes were taken on the draft procedures.

• Discussed 10% modification to dimensional standards and requested strengthened language for required findings
• Tabled discussion on food and alcohol ratios to the next regular meeting

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider recommending approval of the CBVA Volleyball Tournaments for the 2023 Special Event Calendar, approve a $2,500 fee waiver grant request from Mychal's Learning Place for the California Great Santa Stroll, and approve its 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a presentation from Friends of the Parks on recent events, a staff report on City Council items, and routine consent calendar items.

• Recommend approval of CBVA Volleyball Tournaments on volleyball courts north of the Pier on May 27-29 and September 2-3, 2023
• Consider fee waiver grant of $2,500 for Mychal's Learning Place California Great Santa Stroll
• Approve 2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting schedule
• Friends of the Parks post-event presentation: Pets in the Park, Movies at the Beach, Pumpkins in the Park
• September 2022 Activity Report and October 6, 2022 action minutes on consent calendar

The Commission recommended the approval of CBVA Volleyball Tournaments for 2023 with specific usage restrictions for Schumacher Plaza. It also approved a $2,500 fee waiver grant for Mychal’s Learning Place and the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Recommended CBVA Volleyball Tournaments for 2023 Special Event Calendar with Schumacher Plaza usage modifications (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 Fee Waiver Grant request from Mychal’s Learning Place for California Great Santa Stroll (5-0)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved September 2022 Activity Report and October 6, 2022 Action Minutes (5-0)
• Postponed Friends of the Parks Post-Event Presentation to December 6

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with police and other employee groups, followed by an open session at 6:00 PM. The main open session item is a presentation and review of the 2022 semi-annual fire and ambulance service reports from Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance for January through June 2022. The council will also consider approving the closed session minutes from October 11, 2022.

• Receive and file 2022 semi-annual fire and ambulance service reports (Jan–June 2022)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, Teamsters, and other employee groups
• Approval of closed session minutes from October 11, 2022

The City Council approved an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement to increase compensation. The council also set a 100% renewable energy default rate with the Clean Power Alliance and extended the waste management contract with Athens Services.

• Approved amendment to City Manager's employment agreement to increase compensation (5-0)
• Approved 100% renewable energy default rate with Clean Power Alliance (5-0)
• Accepted proposal to extend and amend solid waste and street sweeping agreement with Athens Services, Inc (5-0)
• Approved addition of 'Hermosa for the Holidays' and 'LA Galaxy-World Cup Viewing Party' to 2022 Special Events Calendar (5-0)
• Approved 2023 returning Impact Level III Special Events and designated two 'Nothing Weekends' (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code with a public hearing set for Nov 29, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 MOU with General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 911 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 12.30 regarding special events on public property (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This Civil Service Board meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

The Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2022, with all members present. The board unanimously approved minutes from the August 17, 2022 regular meeting and the September 7, 2022 special meeting, then adjourned. No public comment or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of the August 17, 2022 regular meeting (5-0).
• Approved minutes of the September 7, 2022 special meeting (5-0).
• Approved adjournment of the October 19, 2022 meeting (5-0).

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for March 1 to August 31, 2022. The report indicates no establishments reached the threshold for referral for CUP review. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and receipt of written communications.

• Tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage CUPs (March 1–August 31, 2022) with no threshold referrals
• Approval of action minutes from September 20, September 22, and October 3, 2022 meetings
• Receipt of written communications from Anthony Higgins (10/4/22 and 10/16/22)

The Planning Commission approved a retroactive mural determination for a 300-square-foot painted display at 11 Pier Avenue (Vista restaurant), finding it consistent with the city's mural definition and exempt from CEQA. A separate mural determination for a 65.26-square-foot display at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern) was continued to the November 15, 2022 meeting. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved mural determination (MD22-04) for 300 sq ft display at 11 Pier Avenue (Vista) — 5-0
• Continued mural determination (MD22-01) for 65.26 sq ft display at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern) to November 15, 2022 — 5-0
• Approved mural determination (MD22-05) for 250 sq ft display at 52 11th Street — 5-0
• Received and filed written communications — 5-0
• Approved action minutes from September 20, September 22, and October 3, 2022 meetings — 5-0
• Received and filed Tri-Annual Report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (March 1–August 31, 2022) — 5-0
• Approved upcoming chair rotation: Stephen Izant as Chair, Peter Hoffman as Vice Chair effective December 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 — 5-0
• Received and filed tentative future agenda for November 15, 2022 — 5-0

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach City Council held solely to conduct interviews for two vacancies on the Public Works Commission, with terms ending October 31, 2022. Five applicants who applied on time will be interviewed; a late applicant will not be considered. Appointments are expected to be made at the regular City Council meeting later the same day.

• Interviews for two Public Works Commission vacancies
• Applicants: Steven Campbell, Kathy Dunbabin, Thor L. Legvold, Matt McCool, Kimberly Noble
• Matt McCool submitted a withdrawal letter
• Late applicant will not be interviewed

The City Council held interviews for two vacancies on the Public Works Commission. Five applicants applied on time; one late applicant was not interviewed. Appointments will be made during open session at a later meeting.

• Interviewed four applicants for two Public Works Commission terms ending October 31, 2022
• Declined to interview a late applicant, as previously discussed on September 28, 2022

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a hybrid meeting with a closed session at 5:00 PM and an open session at 6:00 PM. The closed session includes labor negotiations with the city manager, a performance evaluation, and updates on seven pending lawsuits. The open session features proclamations, a presentation from Beach Cities Health District, and reports from the city manager and police chief.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with City Manager (Mayor Detoy as negotiator)
• Closed session: performance evaluation of City Manager
• Closed session: litigation updates on 7 cases (e.g., Carrillo 21STCV31855, Diamond 19STCV34179)
• Proclamation declaring October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Presentation from Beach Cities Health District on Allcove Beach Cities

The City Council approved the consent calendar (5-0) with items including ordinances on timeshare uses, remote meeting findings, and MOUs with police and administrative employee groups. Item j (Clean Power Alliance) was removed for separate discussion, and the council discussed a holiday free parking program and received an informational report on the cannabis initiative (Measure M) for the November 8 election. Two appointments were made to the Public Works Commission: Kathy Dunbabin (reappointed) and Thor Legvold (newly appointed) after a tie-breaking vote.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0) including timeshare ordinance, remote meeting findings, and two employee MOUs
• Removed Clean Power Alliance item j for separate discussion; default 100% renewable energy level to be reconsidered at future meeting
• Discussed holiday free parking program; staff directed to bring back informational item
• Received and filed informational report on cannabis initiative Measure M (5-0)
• Appointed Kathy Dunbabin and Thor Legvold to Public Works Commission after tie-breaking vote

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold public hearings to recommend approval of additional 2022 Impact Level III special events (Hermosa for the Holidays and LA Galaxy World Cup Viewing Party) and the full 2023 Impact Level III special events calendar, including two 'Nothing Weekends.' The agenda also includes a post-event presentation on the AVP Hermosa Beach Open, a staff report on City Council items, and consent calendar approval of September 6, 2022 minutes.

• Public hearing: Hermosa for the Holidays (Nov 18-21, 2022) at downtown and beach south of Pier
• Public hearing: LA Galaxy World Cup Viewing Party (Nov 23-26, 2022) on Pier Plaza
• Public hearing: 2023 events including State of the Art (Mar 18), CBVA Volleyball Tournaments (May 27-29, Sep 2-3), JVA/BVCA Nationals (Jul 14-18), AAU Junior Nationals (Jul 20-25), Triathlon (Aug 13), Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk (Oct 29), California Great Santa Stroll (Dec 9)
• Recommendation: Two 'Nothing Weekends' on 2023 calendar (Jun 24-25, Aug 26-27)
• Consent calendar: Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of several 2023 Impact Level III special events, including State of the Art, JVA/BVCA National Championships, AAU Junior National Championships, Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, California Great Santa Stroll, and the Triathlon, along with two designated 'Nothing Weekends' (June 24-25 and August 26-27). The Commission also recommended approval of two additional 2022 events: Hermosa for the Holidays and the LA Galaxy World Cup Viewing Party, the latter with amendments regarding public safety and marketing. Review of the CBVA Volleyball Tournaments was postponed due to the event representative's absence.

• Recommended City Council approval of Hermosa for the Holidays (Nov 18-21, 2022) — passed 5-0
• Recommended City Council approval of LA Galaxy World Cup Viewing Party (Nov 23-26, 2022) with amendments on public safety, marketing, and emergency access — passed 4-1
• Recommended City Council approval of State of the Art (March 18, 2023) — passed 4-0 (Commissioner Ellman recused)
• Recommended City Council approval of JVA/BVCA National Championships, AAU Junior National Championships, Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, California Great Santa Stroll, and two 'Nothing Weekends' (June 24-25 and Aug 26-27, 2023) — passed 5-0
• Recommended City Council approval of Triathlon (Aug 11-13, 2023) — passed 5-0
• Postponed review of CBVA Volleyball Tournaments to next meeting due to event representative's absence
• Approved action minutes of September 6, 2022 meeting with note that event producer withdrew 'You Are Enough 5K' application — passed 5-0

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to continue discussion on the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically the Citywide Standards. This is an information-only item with no formal decisions required; the commission will receive a presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback. Staff will incorporate comments into a revised draft for a future public hearing.

• Discussion of Citywide Standards including affordable housing density bonus, condominiums, historic preservation, nonconforming uses, off-street parking, performance standards, signage, and O-S-O Open Space Overlay Zone
• Staff to incorporate prior commission direction: clarify abandonment of nonconforming uses, restrict historic nominations to city properties unless landowner-initiated, allow former business signs to remain, allow reestablishment of destroyed nonconforming structures except parking, reduce parking lot landscaping island width to 3 feet
• Seeking further direction on alternative parking designs, long-term bicycle parking requirements, nonconforming use re-establishment timeframes, historic structures list update, and condominium underground utility district waiver
• Public meeting notice item (Report 22-0627) for information only

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review a comprehensive zoning code update for citywide standards, including parking, bicycle parking, and nonconforming use replacement. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the proposed changes; the discussion was informational only. The commission agreed to revisit the floor area ratio topic at a future meeting.

• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Adjourned to October 18, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a hybrid meeting with a closed session at 5:00 PM and an open session at 6:00 PM. The open session includes a presentation from the Beach Cities Health District on Allcove Beach Cities, a proclamation for California Clean Air Day, a police chief update, and public comments. The closed session covers anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and a performance evaluation.

• Presentation from Beach Cities Health District on Allcove Beach Cities
• Proclamation recognizing October 5, 2022 as California Clean Air Day
• Police Chief Update
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on claim of Niel Friedman
• Closed session: labor negotiator and City Manager performance evaluation

The City Council introduced an ordinance to join the Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and authorize a Community Choice Aggregation program, allowing the city to purchase electricity on behalf of residents. The Council also introduced ordinances to amend special events rules and to permit timeshare uses in commercial zones. All consent calendar items, including financial reports and an EV charging station ordinance, were approved in a single vote.

• Introduced ordinance to join Clean Power Alliance and implement Community Choice Aggregation program, with direction on default energy level for customer enrollment
• Introduced ordinance amending special events permit rules and approving Parks Commission's policy guide updates
• Introduced ordinance to permit timeshare uses in specified commercial zones via conditional use permit
• Approved consent calendar including check registers, fund reappropriations, financial reports, and an ordinance for expedited EV charging station permits
• Awarded a three-year contract for employee benefits insurance broker and consulting services to Keenan & Associates, with two optional one-year extensions
• Received and filed written communications from the public
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented
• Scheduled applicant interviews for a Public Works Commission vacancy

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update: Citywide Standards. The commission will receive a presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback, but no formal decisions will be made. The agenda also includes receiving written communications and an information-only public meeting notice.

• Review of Comprehensive Zoning Code Update: Citywide Standards
• Discussion of affordable housing density bonus provisions
• Updates to condominium regulations and conversion standards
• Historic resources preservation procedures
• Public comments on zoning code update

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update: Citywide Standards. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with commissioners providing feedback on various sections of the proposed code. The meeting adjourned to a future special meeting on October 3, 2022.

• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Adjourned to October 3, 2022 special meeting (5-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with presentations on street and climate projects, and will consider a property owner's request to remove trees at 1724 Valley Park Avenue. The agenda includes updates on the 26th Street one-way conversion, climate adaptation planning, safety improvements at Hermosa Avenue and 6th Street, bike rack installations, and tree removal at 1301 Hermosa Ave. The only action item is the tree removal request; other items are informational.

• Tree removal request at 1724 Valley Park Avenue
• 26th Street one-way conversion update
• Climate adaptation planning project update
• Hermosa Avenue and 6th Street safety improvements
• Tree removal and replacement at 1301 Hermosa Ave

The Public Works Commission approved a property owner's request to remove one Brazilian Pepper tree fronting 1724 Valley Park Avenue as part of a redevelopment project, and permitted the planting of one Melaleuca leucadendra in the city parkway plus two additional trees elsewhere. The removed tree must be disposed of, not recycled or reused. The motion passed 5-0.

• Approved removal of Brazilian Pepper tree at 1724 Valley Park Ave (5-0)
• Permitted planting of one Melaleuca leucadendra in city parkway and two additional trees elsewhere (5-0)
• Ordered removed tree to be disposed of, not recycled or reused (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting on September 20, 2022, to consider two convex slope determination requests that would allow alternate spot elevations for measuring building height at 330 and 1921 Manhattan Avenue. The commission will also approve the August 16, 2022 meeting minutes and receive an information-only report on public hearing notices and project zoning maps. The meeting is virtual only due to technical difficulties.

• Convex slope determination request (CSD22-02) for 330 Manhattan Avenue to use alternate spot elevations, excluding fill soils, for building height
• Convex slope determination request (CSD22-01) for 1921 Manhattan Avenue to use alternate spot elevations, excluding fill soils, for building height
• Approval of action minutes from August 16, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Information only: public hearing notices and project zoning maps

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved two convex slope determinations allowing alternate spot elevations for building height calculations at 330 Manhattan Avenue and 1921 Manhattan Avenue. The commission also continued a mural determination for Hennessey's Tavern to next month and approved a mural for Good Stuff at 1286 The Strand with conditions removing hashtags.

• Approved convex slope determination for 330 Manhattan Avenue (5-0)
• Approved convex slope determination for 1921 Manhattan Avenue (5-0)
• Continued mural determination for Hennessey's Tavern at 8 Pier Avenue to October (5-0)
• Approved mural determination for 1286 The Strand with conditions removing hashtags (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed tentative future agenda items (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a hybrid meeting with a closed session at 5:00 PM and an open session at 6:00 PM. The open session includes proclamations, a police chief update, and an update on the Skechers Design Center project. The closed session covers pending litigation, including a case against Monsanto, and labor negotiations.

• Update on Skechers Design Center project
• Proclamation declaring September 20, 2022 as National Voter Registration Day
• Recognition of Eric Wilcosky for 40 years of service
• Recognition of Jim Light and South Bay Parkland Conservancy for butterfly habitat restoration
• Closed session: City of Long Beach v. Monsanto Company et al (Case No. 2:16-cv-03493-FMO-AS)

The City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 5.80 to the Municipal Code to regulate cannabis delivery in the city, with a 4-1 vote (Mayor Detoy dissenting). The council also introduced an ordinance for an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, approved a professional services agreement for a housing element update, and received the General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report. In closed session, the council voted 3-2 to opt out of a class action settlement related to pending litigation.

• Adopted cannabis delivery ordinance (Chapter 5.80) (4-1)
• Introduced ordinance for expedited EV charging station permitting (5-0)
• Approved $ agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates for housing element update (5-0)
• Received and filed General Plan 2021 Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including final map for 645 10th Street condominium project (5-0)
• Voted to opt out of class action settlement in City of Long Beach v. Monsanto (3-2)
• Approved class specifications for Senior Engineer, City Engineer, and Engineering Technician (5-0)
• Received and filed written communication (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is specified.

The Civil Service Board unanimously approved revisions to class specifications for Building and Code Enforcement Official, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Senior Office Assistant, and also approved a new classification for Risk Management Analyst. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved revisions to Building and Code Enforcement Official class specification (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Emergency Management Coordinator class specification (4-0, Zimmer excused)
• Approved revisions to Senior Office Assistant class specification (4-0, Zimmer excused)
• Approved new Risk Management Analyst class specification (4-0, Zimmer excused)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a virtual meeting to review the Special Event Long-Term Agreement Pilot Program and consider recommending its formal adoption to City Council. The commission will also hold a public hearing on adding the You Are Enough 5K to the 2022 Special Event Calendar. Several presentations and routine consent calendar items are also scheduled.

• Public hearing: Approval of You Are Enough 5K on Saturday, November 12 on the Strand north of the Pier and Schumacher Plaza
• Review of Special Event Long-Term Agreement Pilot Program and possible recommendation for formal adoption
• Presentations: Community Garden, International Surf Festival, AVP Hermosa Beach Open, Valley Park Day Camp, P.A.R.K. After School Program
• Consent calendar: June, July, August 2022 Activity Reports and August 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council formally adopt the Special Event Long-Term Agreement Pilot Program. The applicant for the You Are Enough 5K special event withdrew their application, so no action was taken on that item. The consent calendar, including activity reports and meeting minutes, was approved 5-0.

• Recommended City Council adopt Long-Term Agreement Pilot Program (5-0)
• Approved June, July, August 2022 Activity Reports and August 2, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• You Are Enough 5K special event application withdrawn by applicant

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on August 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Civil Service Board unanimously approved new class specifications for three engineering positions: City Engineer, Engineering Technician, and Senior Engineer. The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting with one abstention. No public comment was received.

• Approved new class specification for City Engineer (4-0)
• Approved new class specification for Engineering Technician (4-0)
• Approved new class specification for Senior Engineer (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 regular meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Tentative Parcel Map for a two-unit detached condominium project at 683 5th Street. The commission will also receive and file written communications and approve the action minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public participation and consent calendar.

• Public hearing for CON 21-07, PDP 21-06, VTPM #83405: two-unit detached condominium at 683 5th Street, with CEQA categorical exemption determination
• Approve action minutes from July 19, 2022 regular meeting and August 8, 2022 special meeting
• Receive and file written communications, including an email from Matt McCool and a link about police department apathy

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Tentative Parcel Map for a two-unit detached condominium at 683 5th Street, finding it categorically exempt from CEQA. They also unanimously approved a one-year time extension for previously approved permits at 11 Pier Avenue, extending the deadline to July 9, 2023. The commission received and filed written communications and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved CON 21-07, PDP 21-06, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 83405 for a two-unit detached condominium at 683 5th Street (5-0)
• Approved a one-year time extension for CUP 18-3 and PARK 18-2 at 11 Pier Avenue, to July 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Approved action minutes of July 19, 2022 regular meeting and August 8, 2022 special meeting with amendments (5-0)
• Received and filed the September 20, 2022 tentative agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a hybrid meeting with a closed session at 5:00 PM for labor negotiations and litigation, followed by an open session at 6:30 PM. The open agenda includes a presentation on e-bike safety by the school district, a police chief update, and receipt of written communications on topics like a sales tax ballot measure and oversized vehicle policy. Most items are informational or routine, with no major ordinances or contracts listed for decision.

• Presentation on e-bike safety by Hermosa Beach City School District
• Police Chief update
• Written communications on sales tax ballot measure, oversized vehicle policy, code enforcement, and marijuana
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, Teamsters, and other employee groups
• Closed session: litigation in Sephen Diamond v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 19STCV3417)

The City Council introduced an ordinance regulating cannabis delivery in the city, with a 4-1 vote (Mayor Detoy dissenting). It also approved a Historic Resources Preservation Application Fee Waiver Policy, amended to support two applications per year with a $20,000 budget, covering 90% of fees up to $10,000 per applicant. The council approved several consent calendar items, including rejecting bids for curb ramp and ADA improvement projects, and approved a resolution terminating a Caltrans cooperative agreement for the PCH Mobility Improvement Project.

• Introduced cannabis delivery ordinance (Chapter 5.80) on first reading (4-1)
• Approved Historic Resources Preservation Fee Waiver Policy with 90/10 fee split, $20,000 annual budget (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar including rejection of bids for CIP 601 and CIP 698 (5-0)
• Approved termination of Caltrans Cooperative Agreement 07-5108 for PCH Mobility Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved amendments to on-call staff augmentation agreements with 4LEAF and Willdan, increasing each by $45,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Kathryn Jones to Civil Service Board for four-year term (3-2)
• Designated Councilmember Campbell as voting delegate for League of California Cities conference (5-0)
• Approved final parcel maps for condominium projects at 622 1st Place and 626 Longfellow Avenue (consent)

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach City Council held solely to interview candidates for one expired term on the Civil Service Board, ending July 15, 2022. The appointment is scheduled to be made at the regular City Council meeting later that same day. One applicant, James C. Pettis, withdrew his application on August 3, 2022. The agenda includes interviews of two remaining applicants.

• Interviews for one expired Civil Service Board term ending July 15, 2022
• Applicants: Kathryn Jones and Thor L. Legvold
• James C. Pettis withdrew application on August 3, 2022
• Appointment scheduled for August 9, 2022 regular City Council meeting

The City Council held a special meeting to interview two applicants for one expired term on the Civil Service Board. No appointment was made during this meeting; the appointment was scheduled for the regular City Council meeting later that day. One applicant, James C. Pettis, withdrew his application on August 3, 2022.

• Interviewed Kate Jones for Civil Service Board vacancy
• Interviewed Thor L. Legvold for Civil Service Board vacancy
• Noted James C. Pettis withdrew application on August 3, 2022

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically the District and Design Standards. The commission will receive a staff presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback on the draft standards. The agenda also includes receiving written communications and an information-only public meeting notice.

• Comprehensive Zoning Code Update: District and Design Standards (staff presentation, public comments, feedback)
• Written communications (receive and file, including email from John & Kay Holliday)
• Information only: public meeting notice

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, focusing on district and design standards. They reached consensus on several items, including eliminating the 14-foot minimum ground floor height in commercial zones and deleting certain design standards for single-unit and multi-unit developments. No formal votes were taken on the zoning update; the commission agreed to compile a list of items for further discussion at a future meeting.

• Consensus to eliminate 14-foot minimum ground floor height in Commercial Zones
• Consensus to delete Building Entrances and Window Trim/Recess standards for Single Unit Development
• Consensus to keep but modify Articulation standard for Single Unit Development
• Consensus to delete Window Trim or Recess standard for Multi-Unit Developments
• Consensus to keep Building Entrances, Building Length, Articulation, and Curb Cuts standards for Multi-Unit Developments
• Agreed to compile list of items to bring back for discussion, then bring to Council

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission is holding a regular hybrid meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from Hermosa Beach Little League, a staff report on City Council items, and approval of the July 5, 2022 meeting minutes. No public hearings or commission consideration items are scheduled.

• Hermosa Beach Little League post-season presentation
• Approval of action minutes from July 5, 2022 regular meeting
• Community Resources Manager report on City Council items

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on August 2, 2022. The only formal action taken was approving the minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting. The commission also received a presentation from the Hermosa Beach Little League president and heard public comment from one resident.

• Approved action minutes of July 5, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee groups and potential litigation, followed by an open session with reports from Southern California Edison and the police chief. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public decisions or ordinances listed.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers' Association, Teamsters Local 911, and other employee groups
• Closed session: potential litigation discussion (1 case)
• Southern California Edison annual reliability report
• Police chief update
• Written communication from Tony Higgins re Nextdoor survey

The City Council voted unanimously to place a 3/4-cent general transactions and use tax (sales tax) measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot. It also voted to place a citizen-initiated cannabis measure (repealing the ban and allowing up to two retail storefronts) and a separate cannabis business tax measure (up to 10%) on the same ballot. The cannabis tax measure passed 4-1, with Mayor Detoy dissenting. The council also approved a crossing guard services contract and placed a measure to repeal the city's civil service system on the ballot.

• Approved placing 3/4-cent sales tax measure on Nov. 8 ballot (5-0)
• Approved placing cannabis initiative (repeal ban, allow 2 retail stores) on ballot (5-0)
• Approved placing cannabis business tax (up to 10%) on ballot (4-1, Mayor Detoy no)
• Approved placing civil service repeal measure on ballot (5-0)
• Awarded crossing guard services contract to All City Management Services, Inc. at $29.91/hr (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including sewer service charge ordinance amendment (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This Civil Service Board meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda text is essentially empty, with no listed actions, reports, or public hearings.

The Civil Service Board voted unanimously to support a request for a November 8, 2022 ballot measure to repeal Ordinance No. N.S. 211, which will be considered by the City Council on July 26, 2022. The board also approved the minutes from its June 15, 2022 meeting. No public comment was reported.

• Supported ballot measure to repeal Ordinance No. N.S. 211 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 regular meeting (4-0)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission is holding a special hybrid meeting on July 20, 2022. The agenda includes presentations on the 26th Street one-way conversion and the Climate Adaptation Planning Project, plus a director's report with monthly activity and capital improvement program updates. The commission will also consider restructuring its agenda format and approve minutes from the May 18 meeting.

• 26th Street One-Way Conversion Update
• Climate Adaptation Planning Project Update
• Monthly Activity Reports for May and June 2022
• Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of July 13, 2022
• Discussion on restructuring the agenda format

The Public Works Commission approved a restructuring of its meeting agenda, specifically subdividing Commissioner Comments into four subsections and adding a description allowing commissioners to make brief statements on matters within the commission's jurisdiction. The motion passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on various capital improvement projects and a public comment on bollard costs.

• Approved agenda restructuring for Commissioner Comments (4-0)
• Approved action minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting (4-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is meeting to receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, covering November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. The report indicates no establishments triggered a standard review, with zero violations in most categories, though there were 3 outdoor encroachment and 3 sign ordinance violations. The commission will also consider approving the June 21, 2022 meeting minutes and receive written communications.

• Tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (Nov 1, 2021 - Apr 30, 2022)
• No establishments reached the threshold for initiating Planning Commission review
• 3 outdoor encroachment permit violations and 3 sign ordinance violations reported
• Approval of action minutes from June 21, 2022 meeting
• Receive and file written communications from Anthony Higgins and Chris Bredesen

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue two items to the August 16, 2022 meeting: a conditional use permit, precise development plan, and tentative parcel map for a two-unit detached condominium project at 683 5th Street, and a time extension request for previously approved conditional use permit and parking plan amendments at 11 Pier Avenue. The commission also received and filed the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, the June 21, 2022 action minutes, and the tentative future agenda. No substantive decisions were made on the continued items.

• Continued CON 21-07, PDP 21-06, VTPM #83405 for two-unit condominium at 683 5th Street to August 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued time extension request for CUP 18-3 and PARK 18-2 at 11 Pier Avenue to August 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Received and filed tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (5-0)
• Received and filed action minutes of June 21, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed August 16th tentative agenda (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a hybrid meeting with a closed session for workers' compensation litigation and an open session that includes a police chief update, a proclamation for National Parks and Recreation Month, and routine consent items like approving minutes and check registers. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session: workers' comp litigation (Robert Higgins v. City, Everett Faulk v. City)
• Proclamation recognizing National Parks and Recreation Month
• Police Chief Update
• Approve minutes of June 2 and June 14, 2022 meetings
• Ratify check registers for June 2022

The City Council approved the Economic Development Strategy, with Councilmember Massey voting no, and directed staff to begin first-year implementation priorities. The council also approved new sewer service charges, awarded a $105,000 contract for a Parks Master Plan, and approved placing delinquent refuse charges on property tax rolls. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including the consent calendar and a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361.

• Adopted Economic Development Strategy (4-1, Massey no)
• Approved new sewer service charge rates and placed on County tax roll (5-0)
• Awarded $105,000 Parks Master Plan contract to Catalyst Consulting (5-0)
• Approved placing delinquent refuse charges on property tax rolls (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, check registers, and AB 361 findings (5-0)
• Scheduled Civil Service Board applicant interviews for Aug 9, 2022 (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a hybrid regular meeting on July 5, 2022. The main items are approving the addition of the AEG Sports Beach Rugby - End of Summer 7's Bash to the 2022 Special Event Calendar and recommending updates to the Special Event Policy Guide. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Approval of AEG Sports Beach Rugby - End of Summer 7's Bash on Friday, August 26, south of the Pier
• Recommendation to approve Special Event Policy Guide updates
• Approval of June 16, 2022 action minutes
• No public hearings scheduled

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission approved the AEG Sports Beach Rugby – End of Summer 7's Bash as an additional 2022 Impact Level II Special Event for August 26, and approved updates to the Special Event Policy Guide with specific modifications. The meeting also included approval of the June 16, 2022 action minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved AEG Sports Beach Rugby – End of Summer 7's Bash as 2022 Impact Level II Special Event (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Policy Guide updates with modifications (5-0)
• Approved Action Minutes of June 16, 2022 (3-0, with two abstentions)

CITY COUNCIL

This City Council agenda for June 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The text is limited to system-generated placeholders and interface labels, with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

CITY COUNCIL

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach City Council, held primarily in closed session. The council will discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations with several employee groups, including the police officers' association and Teamsters. Public comment is limited to the closed session agenda items.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on initiation of litigation (potential cases: 1)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Hermosa Beach Police Officers' Association, Police Management Bargaining Group, Teamsters Local 911, and other employee groups
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 closed session

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, covering November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. The report shows no establishments triggered a review, with zero citations for most violations, though there were 3 outdoor encroachment permit violations and 3 sign ordinance violations. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive written communications.

• Tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits
• 3 outdoor encroachment permit violations
• 3 sign ordinance violations
• Approval of action minutes from May 17 and June 7, 2022 meetings
• Receive and file written communications

The Planning Commission approved a precise development plan amendment allowing a 619-square-foot roof deck addition to an existing roof deck, totaling 879 square feet, at 38 Hermosa Avenue, and determined the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The commission also received and filed the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, and discussed but took no action on zoning code updates for drive-through facilities and public noticing requirements.

• Approved Precise Development Plan Amendment 22-02 for roof deck addition at 38 Hermosa Ave (5-0)
• Received and filed Tri-Annual Report for On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Conditional Use Permits (5-0)
• Received and filed action minutes of May 17, 2022 regular meeting (4-0-1)
• Received and filed action minutes of June 7, 2022 special meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Received and filed tentative future agenda for July 19, 2022 (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting with presentations on recent and upcoming events, including Hearts of Hermosa, the Fine Arts Festival, AVP, and Shakespeare by the Sea. The commission will also consider approving activity reports and minutes, and will elect officers for the coming term.

• Hearts of Hermosa post-event presentation
• Fine Arts Festival post-event presentation
• AVP pre-event presentation
• Shakespeare by the Sea pre-event presentation
• Election of officers

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission elected Traci Horowitz as Chairperson and E. Thomas Moroney as Vice Chairperson, both by 3-0 votes. It approved the April and May 2022 activity reports, corrected the May 3, 2022 action minutes to separate two motions, and added Special Event Policy Guide Updates to a future agenda. No public hearings were held.

• Approved April and May 2022 activity reports (3-0)
• Corrected May 3, 2022 action minutes to separate motions (3-0)
• Elected Traci Horowitz as Chairperson (3-0)
• Elected E. Thomas Moroney as Vice Chairperson (3-0)
• Added Special Event Policy Guide Updates to future agenda (3-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on June 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items. The document appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

The Civil Service Board held a regular meeting with no public comment and no substantive policy decisions. The board unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings: the Special Meeting of February 2, 2022, and the Regular Meetings of March 16 and May 18, 2022. Commissioner Thompson was excused and absent from all votes.

• Approved minutes of Special Meeting of February 2, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Regular Meeting of March 16, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Regular Meeting of May 18, 2022 (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is meeting on June 14, 2022, starting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups, followed by a regular open session. The regular agenda includes proclamations, a police chief update, public comments, and a consent calendar with routine items like meeting minutes.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiator regarding police, Teamsters, and other employee groups
• Proclamation recognizing local artist Katy Jenssen for mosaic surfboards
• Proclamation recognizing Officers Nakamoto and DeAndrade for life-saving efforts
• Proclamation recognizing 2022 Hermosa Beach Certified Green Businesses
• Police Chief Update report

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (4-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Jackson dissenting), declared a drought critical condition with Level 2 conservation measures, and approved participation in Beach Cities Transit Line 109 with no financial contribution. The council also approved refinements to outdoor dining deck areas and directed staff to return with a fee waiver policy for historic preservation.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Budget (4-1, Jackson no)
• Declared drought critical condition, Level 2 conservation measures (5-0)
• Approved Beach Cities Transit Line 109 participation, no city contribution (5-0)
• Approved outdoor dining deck area refinements (4-1, Massey no)
• Directed Planning Commission to consider Mills Act incentives for historic preservation (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with fee waiver policy for historic preservation (5-0)
• Adopted election resolutions for Nov 8, 2022 municipal election (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including budget-related items (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the draft District and Design Standards for the comprehensive zoning code update. Staff will present the proposed standards, solicit public comments, and seek feedback from the commission. The update aims to implement the community's vision from PLAN Hermosa and modernize land use regulations.

• Review of draft District and Design Standards for zoning code update
• Proposed removal of increased height allowance in RH Zone with PC approval
• Proposed removal of story limitation in DT Zone
• Standardized and simplified open space requirements
• Public hearing notice for information only

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission met virtually on June 7, 2022, to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically district and design standards. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included public comments. The commission received and filed written communications and adjourned to the next regular meeting on June 21, 2022.

• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Adjourned to June 21, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

This is a budget workshop meeting where the City Council will review the preliminary Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget, including revenue, appropriations, balancing actions, and the capital improvement plan. The meeting is for discussion and questions; no formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Overview of FY 2022-23 budget by Finance Director Viki Copeland
• Discussion of revenue, appropriations, and budget balancing actions
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan
• Public comments on budget items

The City Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2022-23, receiving an overview from Finance Director Viki Copeland and discussing staffing, capital projects, and other topics. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on COVID-19 from the Beach Cities Health District, a proclamation declaring June 2022 as Pride Month, and a community survey. The council will also receive a police chief update and consider consent calendar items including meeting minutes and check registers. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• Proclamation declaring June 2022 as Pride Month in Hermosa Beach
• Presentation on community survey
• Police chief update
• Ratification of check registers for 4/27, 4/28, and 5/4/2022

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

The provided document contains no specific agenda items, descriptions, or topics for discussion. The record consists of empty fields and software interface text.

The Civil Service Board approved revisions to the job description for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Information Technology (IT) Analyst position. The board also approved the minutes from the April 12, 2022 special meeting. Minutes from the February 2 and March 16 meetings were continued to the June meeting. The meeting was held virtually and included one public comment.

• Approved revisions to GIS/IT Analyst class specification (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022 special meeting (4-0)
• Continued approval of February 2, 2022 special meeting minutes to June
• Continued approval of March 16, 2022 regular meeting minutes to June

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission is holding a special virtual meeting to receive presentations on several projects, including a grant award for Parking Lot D, a climate adaptation planning update, a traffic safety demonstration project on Prospect Avenue, and the proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program. The commission will also hear the Public Works Director's report and consider approval of the March 16, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Parking Lot D Safe, Clean, Water Program grant award presentation
• Climate Adaptation Planning Project update
• A Safer Prospect: Traffic Safety Demonstration Project
• Proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Action minutes of March 16, 2022 meeting

The Public Works Commission held a regular meeting with no public hearings or matters for consideration. The only formal action was approving the March 16, 2022 action minutes (5-0). Presentations covered a $423,950 grant for Parking Lot D, a climate adaptation plan update, completion of a traffic safety demonstration project, and the proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved action minutes of March 16, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Moved Public Participation agenda item to follow Announcements (5-0)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as consistent with the city's General Plan (PLAN Hermosa), a state-required review. The agenda also includes approval of April 19, 2022 meeting minutes and receipt of written public communications. A public hearing notice is listed for information only. The meeting is held virtually.

• Review of FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformity
• Approval of April 19, 2022 Planning Commission action minutes
• Receipt and filing of written communications from public
• Public hearing notice (information only)

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as conforming to the city's General Plan (PLAN Hermosa) by a 4-0 vote, with Commissioner Rice absent. The commission also approved the April 19 meeting minutes and received and filed written communications and tentative future agenda items. No public comments were made on the CIP item.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 CIP as conforming to General Plan (4-0)
• Approved April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed written communications (4-0)
• Received and filed tentative future agenda items (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation (Sinkler vs. City of Hermosa Beach) and labor negotiations with several employee groups. The open session includes routine items like approving minutes, check registers, and recognizing local events and individuals.

• Closed session: pending litigation Sinkler vs. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 21STCV05150)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers' Association, Teamsters Local 911, and other groups
• Ratify check registers for 4/13/2022 and 4/20/2022
• Cancel check #99593 for $11,240.00 to GLEOW LLC
• Recognitions: artist Katy Jenssen, Leadership Hermosa Beach, National Police and Public Works Week

The City Council unanimously approved a $20,000 settlement in the case Sinkler vs. City of Hermosa Beach, and took several other actions. They authorized remote meetings under AB 361, approved letters of support for state bills on micromobility and neighborhood EVs, and approved a fourth amendment with the Chamber of Commerce for Fiesta Hermosa. They also approved two special events, adopted a military equipment policy, extended a stormwater contract, and awarded contracts for catch basin and sewer maintenance.

• Approved $20,000 settlement in Sinkler lawsuit (5-0)
• Authorized remote teleconference meetings under AB 361 (5-0)
• Approved letters of support for AB 2074 and AB 2432 (5-0)
• Approved fourth amendment with Chamber of Commerce for Fiesta Hermosa (5-0)
• Approved Asher's Bash and USLA Lifeguard Championship as special events (5-0)
• Adopted military use equipment policy per AB 481 (5-0)
• Extended stormwater contract with John L. Hunter and Associates, $574,945 total (5-0)
• Awarded sewer maintenance contract to Empire Pipe Cleaning, $793,490 (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider approving additional 2022 special events, fee waiver grant requests, and proposed locations for memorial benches in city parks. The agenda also includes routine items such as the March activity report and April meeting minutes.

• Approval of 2022 Level III special events: Asher's Bash and Rainbow Dash to Cure Childhood Cancer (6/18) and Jersey Mike's USLA National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championship (8/8-8/14)
• Consideration of fee waiver grant requests for Pier to Pier Friendship Walk 2022 and U19 World Championship Trials and World University Championship Trials 2022
• Approval of proposed memorial bench locations in various city parks including Ardmore Park, Clark Field, and others

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission recommended City Council approval for two special events: Asher's Bash and Rainbow Dash to Cure Childhood Cancer on June 18, 2022, and the Jersey Mike's USLA National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championship from August 8-14, 2022. The commission also approved fee waiver grant requests from Skechers Foundation and USA Volleyball, and approved proposed locations for memorial benches in city parks. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Recommended approval of Asher's Bash and Rainbow Dash to Cure Childhood Cancer (6/18/2022) (2-1)
• Recommended approval of Jersey Mike's USLA National Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Championship (8/8-8/14) (3-0)
• Approved fee waiver grants: Skechers Foundation $2,500 and USA Volleyball $589 (2-1)
• Approved memorial bench locations in city parks, with Moondust Park bench replacement condition (3-0)
• Approved March 2022 Activity Report and April 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Economic Development Committee meeting on May 2, 2022, contains no substantive agenda items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed decisions, discussions, or action items.

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the Hermosa Beach Economic Development Strategy and forwarded it to City Council for adoption. The committee also approved the April 4, 2022 meeting minutes, with one abstention, and received updates on business recovery efforts, including SCORE partnerships and temporary outdoor dining permits.

• Approved Economic Development Strategy and forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Approved April 4, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Received and filed written communications (4-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will receive and file the 2021 annual review of fire and ambulance services provided by Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 health update from the Beach Cities Health District and closed session items on pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• Receive 2021 LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance annual service reports
• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• Closed session: pending litigation (Richard Taylor v. City of Hermosa Beach; Arcadia et al. v. Southern California Edison Corp.)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, fire, and other employee groups

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including the status of current projects and a proposed budget of $23,452,610. Staff recommends the Council receive an update and discuss the CIP, with final approval to come through the budget adoption process. The session is for discussion only, not a final decision.

• Proposed FY 2022-23 CIP budget of $23,452,610, including $10,599,177 in new funds
• 50 total projects: 37 carried over from FY 2021-22 and 13 new
• $2,277,566 remains unfunded in the Capital Improvement Fund
• Request for additional engineering staff to address project backlog
• Upcoming budget meetings: May 15 posting, June 2 study session, June 14 public hearing

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will consider adopting Resolution 22-06 to deny a height limit exception for a proposed two-unit condominium at 125 1st Court, following a prior denial. The commission will also receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes consent items and a public hearing.

• Adoption of Resolution 22-06 denying HLE 21-02 for a two-unit condominium exceeding 30-foot height limit at 125 1st Court
• Tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (July 1 - Dec 31, 2021)
• Approval of action minutes from April 6 and March 15, 2022 meetings
• Receive and file written communications from the public

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission denied a height limit exception for a proposed two-unit condominium at 125 1st Court, voting 3-2. The commission also recommended City Council approve a zone text amendment to permit timeshare uses in the C1 commercial zone, with a minor definitional amendment. Other items included approving minutes, receiving reports, and filing the tri-annual alcohol CUP report.

• Denied Height Limit Exception HLE 21-02 for 125 1st Court (3-2)
• Recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment TA 22-01 for timeshares in C1 zone (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes of March 15 and April 6 meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed tri-annual report on alcohol CUP permits (5-0)
• Received and filed tentative future agenda items (5-0)
• Received and filed Housing Element Update report (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

The Civil Service Board held a special meeting on April 12, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The only item, approval of the March 16, 2022 minutes, was moved to the next meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions.

• Moved approval of March 16, 2022 minutes to next meeting

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session on potential litigation, then an open session with proclamations, a police chief update, and routine consent calendar items like meeting minutes and check registers. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Closed session on initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (letter from Cory Glave, March 16, 2022)
• Proclamation declaring April as Donate Life Month
• Presentation from West Basin Water District on water conservation
• Ratification of check registers for 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/2022

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically the draft Land Use Regulations. The commission will receive a presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback, but no formal actions or decisions are required. This is a follow-up to a previous meeting on the same topic.

• Review of Preliminary Draft Land Use Regulations for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
• Discussion of permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses in each zoning district
• Consideration of standards for specific uses like emergency shelters, home occupations, and wireless facilities
• Public comments on the draft regulations will be accepted
• No formal actions or decisions will be made at this meeting

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission held a special meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically the Land Use Regulations follow-up. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with a presentation from consultant Martha Miller and public comments. The commission received and filed written communications and adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 19, 2022.

• Received and filed written communications (unanimous)
• Adjourned to April 19, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission approved four fee waiver grant requests, denied one, and tabled two others for further consideration. The commission also provided input on Capital Improvement Projects for the 2022/2023 fiscal budget.

• Approved fee waiver for Claire's Place Foundation Glow Ride ($927.50, 4-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Hermosa View Vista Valley PTO Dolphin Dash ($1,740, 4-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Indivisible Arts State of the Art ($300, 4-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Easter Sunrise Mass ($1,740, 4-0)
• Denied fee waiver for Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's ($2,500, 3-1)
• Tabled fee waiver for Skechers Foundation Pier to Pier Friendship Walk ($2,500, 4-0)
• Tabled fee waiver for USA Volleyball U19 World Championship Trials ($589, 4-0)
• Approved CIP input to City Council for 2022/2023 budget (4-0)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Economic Development Committee meeting on April 4, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from its March 7, 2022 meeting. It also discussed the Stakeholder Advisory Working Group, with Chair Campbell designated as the representative for the April 6 meeting. Updates were provided on new businesses and outdoor dining permits, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, Pedersen absent)
• Designated Chair Campbell as representative for April 6 Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meeting

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on pending litigation, followed by an open session. The open session includes a COVID-19 health update from the Beach Cities Health District, recognition of Community Development Director Ken Robertson, and reports from the city manager and police chief. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of meeting minutes, check registers, and financial reports.

• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• Recognition of Community Development Director Ken Robertson for service to the city
• Update from Jim Fasola, city delegate to LA County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board
• Police Chief update
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2022, and check registers for 2/24/2022 and 3/3/2022

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Cannabis Advisory Group unanimously opposed the cannabis initiative and the current ban, instead supporting a competing initiative with significant regulations and a taxation component. The group also approved the March 14 minutes and received written communications. No formal recommendation was finalized; discussion continues at the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed written communications (unanimous)
• Poll: Group unanimously opposed the cannabis initiative (8-0, Dave Davis absent)
• Poll: Group split on keeping current cannabis ban (3 no, 5 yes, Dave Davis absent)
• Poll: Group supported a competing initiative (3 yes, 3 no, 2 abstentions, Dave Davis absent)
• Poll: Group supported a competing initiative with significant regulations (unanimous among those voting)
• Poll: Group supported taxation component in competing initiative (unanimous among those voting)
• Poll: Group supported stand-alone tax measure if no competing initiative (unanimous among those voting)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This Civil Service Board agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document contains only system-generated interface text from the eSCRIBE software and no actual meeting content.

The Civil Service Board approved revisions to the job descriptions for Recreation Coordinator and Senior Recreation Supervisor, both by unanimous vote. The approval of the February 2, 2022 meeting minutes was moved to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved revisions to Recreation Coordinator job description (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Senior Recreation Supervisor job description (unanimous)
• Moved approval of February 2, 2022 minutes to next meeting

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission holds a special virtual meeting with presentations on the 26th Street one-way conversion update, the Climate Adaptation Planning Project, and removal of a rubber tree at Clark Field (1040 Loma Drive), plus bike racks at Schumacher Plaza and a West Coast Sea Water Barrier kiosk and plaque. The commission will also hear the Public Works Director's report, including monthly activity reports and a CIP status update, and consider approving action minutes from January 19 and March 2, 2022 meetings. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• 26th Street One-Way Conversion Update presentation
• Climate Adaptation Planning Project Update presentation
• Removal of Rubber Tree at Clark Field (1040 Loma Drive), Bike Racks at Schumacher Plaza, and West Coast Sea Water Barrier Kiosk and Plaque
• Approval of Action Minutes from January 19, 2022 and March 2, 2022 meetings
• Monthly Activity Reports for January and February 2022 and CIP Status Update March 2022

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider denying a conditional use permit for a new Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-thru at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway. They will also consider approving a two-unit detached condominium project at 924-926 17th Street, along with routine consent calendar items like meeting minutes and written communications.

• Resolution to deny CUP 21-04 for Starbucks at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway (1,300 sq ft building, drive-thru, 550 sq ft patio)
• CON 21-08, PDP 21-07, VTPM #83522 for two-unit detached condominium at 924-926 17th Street
• Approval of action minutes from February 15, 2022 meeting
• Recognition of Ken Robertson's retirement
• Receive and file written communications

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-04) for a proposed 1,300 sq ft Starbucks coffee shop with a drive-thru and 550 sq ft patio at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission also approved a two-unit detached condominium project at 924-926 17th Street, denied a height limit exception for a project at 125 1st Court, and continued a 12-unit condominium project at 911 1st Street to a future meeting. Staff was directed to investigate drive-through regulations and draft a timeshare ordinance.

• Denied CUP 21-04 for Starbucks drive-thru at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway (5-0)
• Approved CON 21-08, PDP 21-07, VTPM #83522 for two-unit condominium at 924-926 17th Street (5-0)
• Denied height limit exception for two-unit condominium at 125 1st Court (3-2)
• Approved CUP 22-01, PDP 22-01, VTPM #83472 for two-unit condominium at 125 1st Court with height compliance amendment (5-0)
• Continued GPA 20-1, ZC 20-1, CON 20-5, PDP 20-10, TPM #83011 for 12-unit condominium at 911 1st Street to future meeting (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance regulating timeshares and fractional ownership (5-0)
• Directed staff to investigate drive-through regulations for April 6 special meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (5-0)

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting on March 14, 2022. The provided agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, so no decisions or discussions are listed.

The Cannabis Advisory Group discussed the impacts of cannabis on city operations and began framing a recommendation on the Initiative Ordinance. A majority of members do not support the initiative, and discussion on a potential regulatory program and taxation was continued to the March 21, 2022 meeting. The group approved the minutes of the March 10, 2022 meeting and received and filed written communications.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2022 meeting (majority consent)
• Received and filed written communications (majority consent)
• Majority of members do not support the Initiative Ordinance (discussion)
• Continued discussion on regulatory program and taxation to March 21, 2022

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting on March 10, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion items, decisions, or attachments are listed.

The Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group met virtually and heard presentations on cannabis impacts on youth, taxation, and city operations, but made no substantive decisions on whether to allow cannabis sales. The group approved the February 28, 2022 meeting minutes and received and filed written communications. The item on impacts of cannabis on city operations was continued to the March 14, 2022 meeting, where the group is scheduled to determine if cannabis should be sold in Hermosa Beach.

• Approved minutes of February 28, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Received and filed written communications (8-0)
• Continued discussion on impacts of cannabis on city operations to March 14, 2022

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with presentations on COVID-19 from the Beach Cities Health District, water conservation from California Water Service, and introductions of new police officers. The council will also receive updates from the Public Works Director on Hermosa Avenue and the Police Chief, and will consider consent calendar items including meeting minutes and check registers.

• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• Presentation from California Water Service on water conservation
• Introduction of new Hermosa Beach Police Officers
• Proclamation declaring March 2022 as Women's History Month and March 8, 2022 as International Women's Day
• Ratification of check registers from January 27 to February 17, 2022

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Economic Development Committee meeting on March 7, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from its January 3, 2022 meeting and the canceled February 7, 2022 meeting. The committee also designated representatives for upcoming Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 3, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 7, 2022 canceled meeting minutes (4-0)
• Designated Vice Chair Hoffman as representative for March 16 Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meeting
• Designated Committee Member Detoy as representative for April Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meeting

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a study session to review the city's revenue sources, including taxes, user fees, and other funding options, with status updates on items already completed or in progress. Following the study session, the Council may take action or give direction to staff on these items at the adjourned regular meeting. No formal action is expected during the study session itself.

• Discussion of District Transaction and Use Tax (with HdL representative at 6:00 p.m.)
• Discussion of Sewer Service Charge and Evaluation of the Lighting District (with NV5 representative)
• Review of Transient Occupancy Tax increase from 12% to 14% (passed in November 2019)
• Revenue Report for November 2021 included as reference

The City Council held a study session on revenue options and discussed potential actions, but no formal decisions were made. The meeting was largely procedural, with staff presentations and public comment, and the council did not vote on any items.

• Held revenue study session (no action taken)
• Discussed revenue study session discussion items (no vote)

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Public Works Commission will hold a special meeting to receive and comment on the Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan and the Draft Feasibility Study for an Accessible Trail along the Greenbelt. The commission will then recommend that City Council approve the ADA plan with any incorporated comments. The agenda includes public participation and numerous supplemental comments from residents on this item.

• Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Draft Greenbelt Feasibility Study for an accessible trail
• Recommendation to City Council to approve the ADA plan
• Public comments on the ADA plan and Greenbelt trail

The Public Works Commission approved a motion to reorder its agenda, moving Commissioner Announcements before the Approval of Action Minutes, effective immediately and for future meetings. The commission also approved the November 17, 2021 action minutes with modifications. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Approved agenda amendment to move Commissioner Announcements before Approval of Action Minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 action minutes with modifications (5-0)

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approving several special events, including the Dolphin Dash, Sidewalk Sales, and volleyball tournaments, and to retire the Department Use Policy Subcommittee. The agenda also includes routine items like the January activity report and February meeting minutes, plus public comments and commissioner updates.

• Public hearing: Approval of Impact Level III special events: HVPTO's Dolphin Dash (4/30), Hermosa Beach Sidewalk Sales (4/30-5/01 and 8/06-8/07), U19 World Championship and World University Championship Trials (6/19-6/23)
• Approval of Impact Level II special events: The DB Event – Volleyball Tournament (6/17) and Volley4Sound (10/22)
• Retirement of the Department Use Policy Subcommittee
• Consent calendar: January 2022 Activity Report and Action Minutes of February 1, 2022 meeting
• Public comment from Tony Higgins (submitted 2-20-2022)

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting of February 28, 2022. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. No substantive business is identified for this meeting.

The Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group met virtually and approved the minutes of its February 22, 2022 meeting. The group received verbal and presentation reports on cannabis impacts, including from the police chief and outside experts, but made no substantive decisions. An item on youth impacts was continued to the March 10 meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received and filed written communications (majority consent, with one member absent)

CANNABIS ADVISORY GROUP REGULAR MEETING

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Cannabis Advisory Group regular meeting on February 22, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Cannabis Advisory Group held a regular meeting to discuss its work plan and the city's current ban on cannabis. City Attorney Mike Jenkins provided an overview of the ban and the options available to the City Council in response to a citizen-initiated cannabis ordinance. The group discussed decision-making structures, with some members favoring majority-based decisions, and heard public comments. No formal decisions were made; the group is scheduled to continue discussions and finalize a recommendation to the City Council by late March.

• No formal decisions were made at this meeting.
• Discussed two decision-making structure options: consensus-based and majority-based.
• Cammie Herbert, Russ Gilbert, and Nathan Tribble expressed support for majority-based decision making.
• Reviewed the work plan developed following the City Council's December 14, 2021 directive.
• Heard an overview of the city's ban on cannabis (HBMC 17.42.110) and the November 17, 2021 cannabis initiative filed by Colton Chacker.
• Reviewed the City Council's options regarding the initiative, including adopting it, placing it on the ballot, or offering an alternative ordinance.
• Scheduled future meetings with guest speakers and a timeline to finalize a recommendation to the City Council by March 29, 2022.

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This is the agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on February 16, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Civil Service Board held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. The only action was postponing approval of the February 2, 2022 meeting minutes to the next regular meeting on March 16, 2022. No public comments or other business were addressed.

• Postponed approval of February 2, 2022 minutes to March 16, 2022 (unanimous)

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit amendment and parking plan for the Comedy and Magic Club and The Lounge at 1018 Hermosa Avenue. The proposal includes adding 147 square feet to the main showroom with 100 new seats, enclosing 399 square feet of outdoor restaurant area, and adding two parking spaces. Staff recommends approval and a CEQA categorical exemption. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of meeting minutes and receiving written communications.

• CUP 21-9 and PARK 21-01: expand Comedy and Magic Club showroom by 147 sq ft, add 100 seats, enclose 399 sq ft patio at 1018 Hermosa Avenue
• Proposed building area increases from 9,483 to 10,029 sq ft (5.8% increase)
• Parking increases from 40 to 42 spaces
• CEQA categorical exemption recommended under Section 15301(e)
• Approve minutes of Feb 2, 2022 special meeting and canceled Jan 18, 2022 meeting

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit amendment for the Comedy and Magic Club at 1018 Hermosa Avenue, allowing a 147-square-foot expansion with 100 added seats and enclosure of the outdoor Lounge area, with amendments to hours and window conditions. The commission also directed staff to prepare a resolution denying a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Starbucks with a drive-thru at 204-210 Pacific Coast Highway, to be considered at the March 15, 2022 meeting. Other actions included approving the parking plan for the club, receiving and filing reports, and continuing discussion on vacation property time-share regulations.

• Approved CUP 21-9 for Comedy & Magic Club expansion with amendments (5-0)
• Approved Parking Plan 21-01 for Comedy & Magic Club (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare denial resolution for Starbucks CUP 21-04 (5-0)
• Received and filed written communications (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 2 special and Jan 18 canceled meetings (5-0)
• Received and filed Tri-Annual Alcohol CUP report (5-0)
• Received and filed March 15 tentative agenda (5-0)
• Approved Chair/Vice Chair rotation effective March 1, 2022 (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by an open session. Key items include a COVID-19 health update, a proclamation for Black History Month, and a discussion on the implementation of the 2019 ban on certain single-use plastic products. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, check registers, and check cancellations.

• Discussion of implementation of 2019 ban on certain single-use plastic products
• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• Proclamation declaring February 2022 as Black History Month
• Ratification of check registers for 1/13/2022 and 1/20/2022
• Cancellation of checks totaling $3,604.72 (checks #9911, #98192, #98294)

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the draft Land Use Regulations as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update. The commission will receive a presentation, solicit public comments, and provide feedback, but no formal decisions will be made. This is a discussion-only session to refine the regulations before a future public hearing.

• Review of draft Land Use Regulations for the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
• Discussion of permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses by zoning district
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Meeting held virtually under AB 361 due to COVID-19
• Supplemental emails from Josh Krasnegor (1/31/22) and Jon David (2/2/22) included

The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, specifically the draft Land Use Regulations. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned to the regular meeting on February 15, 2022.

• Adjourned to February 15, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider recommending that the City Council award an agreement with the Hermosa Beach Little League for its annual youth baseball program. The commission will also receive and file a report on permit options, permits issued, and programming protocols for city parks. The agenda includes routine items such as the December 2021 activity report and approval of January 4, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Recommendation to award agreement with Hermosa Beach Little League for annual youth baseball program
• Report on permit options, permits issued, and programming protocols for city parks
• Consent calendar: December 2021 activity report and January 4, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items pertaining to parks and recreation

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve an agreement with Hermosa Beach Little League for its annual youth baseball program, with amendments allowing the league to request additional cameras and waiving the three-month Special Event Application requirement for 2022 Opening Day and Night at the Ballpark events. The commission also approved the consent calendar (December 2021 activity report and January 4, 2022 minutes) and received a report on park permits and programming protocols, both by 5-0 votes.

• Recommended approval of Hermosa Beach Little League youth baseball agreement with amendments (5-0)
• Approved December 2021 Activity Report and January 4, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed report on park permit options and programming protocols (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a study session to review the city's parking programs, including the status of the 12 recommendations from the 2019 Parking Management Study, street meter and lot rates, time limits, citation fines, and residential and employee permit programs. The discussion also covers coordination with Plan Hermosa and the Local Coastal Program certification process. No final decisions are being made; it is a discussion-only item.

• Review of 12 Parking Management Study recommendations and progress
• Discussion of street meter and parking lot rates ($1.25/hr day, $1.50/hr night)
• Parking citation fine comparison with other cities
• Residential and employee permit program fees
• Coastal Commission review and approval process

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council will meet in closed session to discuss whether to join multiple cities in requesting California Supreme Court review of the case Lejins v. City of Long Beach (Case No. S272594). The open session includes a COVID-19 health update from the Beach Cities Health District, an award presentation from the LA County Economic Development Corporation, a police chief update, and routine consent calendar items such as approving meeting minutes and check registers.

• Closed session: Consideration of joining Supreme Court review in Lejins v. City of Long Beach (Case No. S272594)
• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District
• LA County Economic Development Corporation award presentation to City of Hermosa Beach
• Police Chief update
• Ratification of check registers for 12/30/2021 and 1/6/2022

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD

This Civil Service Board meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

The Civil Service Board held a special meeting and approved the minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting. The board also approved the eligibility list for Police Officer Lateral/Pre-Service. No public comments or other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting
• Approved eligibility list for Police Officer Lateral/Pre-Service

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission is holding a virtual special meeting on January 19, 2022, under AB361 due to social distancing recommendations. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and reports. No specific action items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for consideration.

• Approval of action minutes from November 17, 2021
• Correspondence from Anthony Higgins
• Monthly activity reports for November and December 2021
• CIP status sheet for January 2022 (with revised supplemental)
• Director's verbal updates

The Public Works Commission voted 5-0 to amend its meeting agenda to move Commissioner Announcements before the Approval of Action Minutes, effective immediately and for future meetings. The commission also approved the November 17, 2021 minutes with modifications. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Amended meeting agenda to move Commissioner Announcements before Approval of Action Minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 action minutes with modifications (5-0)

CITY COUNCIL

The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session on pending litigation and anticipated litigation. The open session includes a COVID-19 health update, announcement of the parking permit art contest winner, and a Chamber of Commerce review. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes and check registers.

• Closed session: Lynn Webster v. City of Hermosa Beach (case 21STCV26516)
• Closed session: anticipated litigation from County of Los Angeles on workers comp claims
• COVID-19 health update from Beach Cities Health District and LA County Fire
• 12th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest winner announcement
• Chamber of Commerce review of 2021 programs and 2022 vision

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a virtual regular meeting to consider approving additional 2022 Impact Level III and Level II special events for the city's calendar, and to recommend that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with the Jewish Community Center and Great Autos of Yesteryear. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, public comment, and commissioner reports.

• Approval of additional 2022 Impact Level III special events: Battle on the Beach (Feb 6), Beach Tennis Tournaments (multiple dates), Concert at Clark Field (May 14), Triathlon (June 10-12)
• Approval of 2022 Impact Level II special events: AAU Southern Grand Prix Series, SCVA volleyball tournaments, Hope Chapel Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Sunrise Mass, Hermosa Harmony Festival, Walk to End Alzheimer's, and others
• Recommendation to commence long-term agreement negotiations with Jewish Community Center (Community Chanukah Celebration) and Great Autos of Yesteryear (Endless Summer Classic Car Show)
• Consent calendar includes approval of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment via email or phone; meeting held virtually under AB361

The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of additional 2022 Impact Level III special events, including Battle on the Beach, Beach Tennis Tournaments, Concert at Clark Field, and a Triathlon. It also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of 2022 Impact Level II special events, such as volleyball tournaments, Easter events, and community festivals. The commission additionally recommended City Council approval to commence long-term agreement negotiations with the Jewish Community Center and Great Autos of Yesteryear. The meeting minutes from December 7, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Impact Level III special events (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2022 Impact Level II special events (5-0)
• Recommended commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with Jewish Community Center and Great Autos of Yesteryear (5-0)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Economic Development Committee meeting on January 3, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, attachments, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

The Economic Development Committee approved the December 6, 2021 action minutes as presented. They reviewed the 2022 meeting calendar and assigned representatives to Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meetings in January. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest were informational updates.

• Approved December 6, 2021 action minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed 2022 Economic Development Committee calendar
• Appointed Detoy as representative for Jan 5 stakeholder meeting
• Appointed Hoffman as representative for Jan 19 stakeholder meeting