Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2023
56 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, starting with a closed session for labor negotiations with the City Manager, followed by an open session. The agenda includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, ratifying check registers, receiving a fire and ambulance report, and recognizing local contest winners and certified green businesses. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator (Mayor Massey) regarding unrepresented employee City Manager
- Ratify check registers for 11/15, 11/22, and 11/29/2023
- Receive and file October 2023 LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance monthly report
- Recognize 2023 Certified Green Businesses and local bookmark contest winners
- Approve minutes for Nov 28 regular meeting and Nov 29 Facility Study Session
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve an amendment to a previously approved Precise Development Plan for an attached duplex at 414 Monterey Boulevard. The amendment is needed because the revised layout moves the structure closer to the front property line, changes unit sizes, and modifies open space. Staff recommends approval and a CEQA categorical exemption.
- Public hearing on Precise Development Plan amendment (PDP 23-05) for attached duplex at 414 Monterey Boulevard
- Project includes demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of a two-unit duplex (Unit A: 1,921 sq ft, Unit B: 4,941 sq ft)
- New 16-foot curb cut and 1,435 sq ft four-car garage, with two guest parking spaces encroaching into public right-of-way
- Staff recommends approval subject to conditions and CEQA categorical exemption
- Consent calendar: approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving the 2024 Special Event Calendar, including 16 returning Impact Level II special events. They will also weigh an exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow more than 15 event days in March and April 2024 for Redondo Union High School beach volleyball matches. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a parks master plan progress report.
- Approval of 16 returning Impact Level II special events for 2024
- Exception to allow >15 event days in March and April 2024 for Redondo Union High School Beach Volleyball Matches
- Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
- Action Minutes of November 7, 2023 meeting
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a special study session to receive a presentation on the city's aging civic facilities and to consider forming a civic facilities advisory group. Staff will review land inventory, building conditions, financing options, and procurement plans for a potential civic center revitalization. No formal action is expected; the council will provide direction to staff.
- Receive presentation on civic facilities and provide comment
- Consider formation of a civic facilities advisory group
- Review financing and development plan for civic center revitalization
- Discussion of aging facilities built over 70 years ago
- Review of past studies (2013-2020) on facilities conditions
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the City Manager and existing litigation (EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach). The open session includes presentations, approval of minutes, and routine consent calendar items. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator regarding City Manager position
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach (LASC Case No. 23TRCV02119)
- Presentation from Anthony Padnos on Open Dialogue
- Presentation from Marine Mammal Care Center
- Approval of November 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
This is a procedural agenda for the Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission meeting on November 16, 2023. The agenda contains no listed items, only boilerplate text and embedded content placeholders. No decisions or discussions are specified.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting on November 15, 2023, at City Hall. The main action item is the appointment of the Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for January through December 2024, along with receiving the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, director's reports, and public comment periods.
- Appointment of Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024
- Receive and file the Public Works Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule
- Approval of action minutes from September 20, 2023 and October 18, 2023 meetings
- Public Works Director Report including September and October activity reports and CIP Status Report
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The Civil Service Board is not scheduled to consider any rezonings, contracts, or public hearings at this session.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits, covering March 1 to August 31, 2023. The report identifies Baja Sharkeez and AKA Ramen & Sushi as having reached the threshold for referral to initiate review of their CUPs. The commission will also consider consent calendar items including approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes and receive written communications.
- Public hearing on tri-annual CUP report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits
- Baja Sharkeez and AKA Ramen & Sushi triggered CUP review threshold due to violations
- AKA Ramen & Sushi: three juveniles found drinking alcohol inside in June 2023
- Baja Sharkeez: two operations with underage drinking citations in March and August 2023
- Consent calendar: approval of October 17, 2023 Planning Commission action minutes
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving its 2024 meeting schedule, including alternate dates for March. They will also receive a monthly progress report on the Parks Master Plan and a presentation on the Community Chanukah Celebration pre-event.
- Approval of 2024 meeting schedule with alternate March date
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
- Community Chanukah Celebration pre-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
- September and October activity reports
- Action minutes from October 3, 2023 meeting
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special hybrid meeting on October 18, 2023, at City Hall. The main item is a proposal for a city-wide pavement moratorium, which the Commission will consider and may recommend to the City Council for approval. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, public comments, and consent calendar.
- Consideration of a city-wide pavement moratorium, with draft municipal code language and guidelines
- Recommendation to City Council to approve the moratorium with any Commission comments
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda and consent calendar items
- Commissioner comments and future agenda item requests
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will adopt a resolution formalizing its September 19, 2023 recommendation that the City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment (TA23-02) to update the zoning ordinance to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The item includes several minor revisions requested by the Commission at the prior meeting. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the amendment on October 24, 2023.
- Adoption of resolution recommending City Council approve Zoning Text Amendment (TA23-02) to implement Housing Element programs
- Revisions include changes to height section reference, land value recapture exemption for 1-2 unit sites, mixed-use walkway and bicycle parking language, and affordable housing agreement requirements
- City Council public hearing on the Zoning Text Amendment scheduled for October 24, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving its 2024 meeting schedule and receive a monthly progress report on the Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as the August 2023 activity report and approval of previous meeting minutes. No public hearings or major action items are scheduled.
- Approval of the 2024 meeting schedule for the Commission
- Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report from staff
- August 2023 Activity Report (consent calendar)
- Action minutes of the September 5, 2023 regular meeting (consent calendar)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting on September 20, 2023, to consider routine items and one action item: a request to remove two carrotwood trees from the public right-of-way on 7th Street and replace them with four new trees. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, director's reports, and public comments.
- Approve removal of two carrotwood trees at 1041 7th Street and 711 Prospect Ave
- Accept installation of four replacement trees under CIP No. 191 – Annual Street Improvements
- Approve action minutes from May 17, 2023 meeting
- Receive activity reports for May–August 2023 and CIP status report
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will discuss recent alcohol-related violations at Pedone's Pizza and Fine Foods at 1332 Hermosa Avenue and consider whether to initiate a public hearing to modify or revoke its Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales. The discussion follows three violations in August and September 2023, including after-hours alcohol service. The Commission may decide to take no action or direct staff to schedule a public hearing.
- Discussion of alcohol-related violations at Pedone's Pizza and Fine Foods, 1332 Hermosa Avenue
- Three violations in August-September 2023: August 20 ABC investigation, August 28 and September 7 code enforcement citations for after-hours alcohol service
- Possible initiation of public hearing to modify or revoke the Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales
- Consent calendar includes approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of the 2024 Returning Impact Level III Special Events calendar, including volleyball tournaments and a State of the Art event. They will also consider a request to rename the Community Garden in honor of Jeff Duclos. Presentations include updates on summer programs, the International Surf Festival, and the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.
- Approval of 2024 Returning Impact Level III Special Events: CBVA Volleyball Tournaments, Smackfest Coed 4's Volleyball Tournament, and State of the Art
- Consideration to rename the Community Garden in honor of Jeff Duclos
- Presentation on Valley Park Summer Day Camp and P.A.R.K. After-School Program
- International Surf Festival and AVP Hermosa Beach Open post-event presentations
- Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
The Commission recommended that City Council rename the Community Garden for Jeff Duclos and install corresponding signage. It also recommended several 2024 Impact Level III special events and 'Nothing Weekends' for the city calendar.
- Approved July 2023 Activity Report and August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approval of CBVA Volleyball Tournaments, State of the Art event, and two 'Nothing Weekends' for 2024 (5-0)
- Requested staff return for further discussion regarding Smackfest Coed 4’s Volleyball Tournament (5-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt a resolution renaming the Community Garden in honor of Jeff Duclos (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve installation of signage for the renamed Community Garden (5-0)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board, but the agenda text contains only boilerplate interface labels and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no substantive business specified.
The Civil Service Board approved revisions to the class specification for the Public Works Inspector position. The board also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023, and July 19, 2023, meetings.
- Approved revisions to class specification for Public Works Inspector (3-0)
- Approved minutes of the June 6, 2023 Special Meeting (3-0)
- Approved minutes of the July 19, 2023 Regular Meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a one-year time extension for a previously approved Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CUP 18-3) and Parking Plan Amendment (PARK 18-2) at Vista Restaurant, 11 Pier Avenue. The applicant missed the 30-day filing deadline, and staff notes no building permit was issued and approved plans have expired. The Commission may grant or deny the request.
- Third one-year extension request for CUP 18-3 and PARK 18-2 at Vista Restaurant, 11 Pier Avenue
- Applicant missed the 30-day written request deadline for the extension
- Building permit was never issued; approved plans expired on July 6, 2023
- Code enforcement issued citations for unpermitted signage and a mural during the previous extension period
- 573 public hearing notices mailed to properties within a 500-foot radius
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the municipal code regarding short-term vacation rentals in commercial zones. The commission also granted a one-year time extension for a permit at the Vista Restaurant.
- Approved one-year time extension to July 23, 2024, for CUP 18-3 and PARK 18-2 at Vista Restaurant (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 23-12 recommending City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 23-04 regarding short-term vacation rentals in commercial zones (5-0)
- Determined Zone Text Amendment 23-04 is exempt from CEQA (5-0)
- Approved rotation of Chair to Vice Chair Hoffman and Vice Chair to Commissioner Rice effective September 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved action minutes from July 18, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider recommending that the City Council authorize long-term agreement negotiations with the Epic Day Foundation, Inc. for Epic Day. The meeting also includes youth basketball and Little League post-season reports, a Parks Master Plan progress update, and approval of July 10, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Recommendation to City Council to commence long-term agreement negotiations with Epic Day Foundation, Inc.
- Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball post-season report
- Hermosa Beach Little League post-season report and presentation
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report from Community Resources Manager
- Approval of action minutes from July 10, 2023 regular meeting
The Commission voted to recommend that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with the Epic Day Foundation, Inc. for Epic Day. The recommendation includes considering event limits in September and alternate event days. The Commission also approved the July 10, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Recommended City Council approve commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with Epic Day Foundation, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including July 10, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.
The Civil Service Board approved a new class specification for Finance Manager and Public Works Assistant Superintendent. The Board also approved revisions to class specifications for the Public Works Superintendent and Crew Supervisor.
- Approved new class specification for Public Works Assistant Superintendent (5-0)
- Approved revisions to class specification for Public Works Superintendent (5-0)
- Approved revisions to class specification for Crew Supervisor (5-0)
- Approved new class specification for Finance Manager (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits for November 2022 to April 2023. No establishments reached the threshold for a CUP review. The meeting also includes reorganization of the commission with new appointees.
- Tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits for period November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
- No establishments reached threshold for Planning Commission review of a CUP
- One CUP violation involving AKA Ramen and Sushi, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2023
- Reorganization of Planning Commission: Kate Hirsh appointed, Peter Hoffman reappointed for terms through June 30, 2027
- Action minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting to be received and filed
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a zone text amendment regarding mobile cannabis dispensaries. The commission also approved a conditional use permit amendment for a restaurant at 1121 Aviation Boulevard and filed a tri-annual report on alcohol permits.
- Recommended City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 23-03 regarding Mobile Cannabis Dispensaries (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-08 for a CUP amendment for the restaurant at 1121 Aviation Boulevard (4-1)
- Received and filed tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage CUPs (5-0)
- Received and filed June 20, 2023 action minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Received and filed written communications (5-0)
- Received and filed August 15, 2023 tentative future agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval of a new Impact Level III special event, the Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts, for the 2023 Special Events Calendar. The meeting also includes post-event presentations for the Fine Arts Festival, International Surf Festival, and Endless Summer Classic Car Show, as well as a Parks Master Plan progress report.
- Public hearing to recommend approval of new Impact Level III special event: Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts south of the Pier, September 2-11, 2023
- Fine Arts Festival post-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
- International Surf Festival pre-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
- Endless Summer Classic Car Show post-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
The Commission recommended that City Council approve the inclusion of the Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts as a new Impact Level III event. The recommendation includes waiving all direct and indirect costs for the event. The Commission also approved the June 2023 Activity Report and June 6 meeting minutes.
- Recommended City Council approval of Last Days of Summer Beach Concerts on 2023 Special Events Calendar and waiver of all costs (4-0)
- Approved June 2023 Activity Report and June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
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 November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023. The report indicates no establishments reached the threshold for referral to a CUP review hearing. The commission will also consider consent calendar items, including approval of the May 16, 2023 meeting minutes and a written communication.
- Tri-annual CUP report: no establishments triggered review; one CUP violation at AKA Ramen and Sushi led to a public hearing tentatively scheduled for July 18, 2023
- Police reported 11 reports and 18 calls for service related to CUP establishments; only one counted as a CUP violation
- LA County Fire Department completed 0 of 444 required inspections in 2023; inspections to be completed by December 2023
- Consent calendar: approval of May 16, 2023 action minutes
- Written communication from David Mercer to be received and filed
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element and provided input on associated zoning amendments. The commission also approved a two-unit condominium project and a commercial mural. A tri-annual report on alcohol permits was received and filed.
- Recommended City Council adopt the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element (5-0)
- Provided input on Zoning Text Amendment 23-02 and Zone Change 23-01 (5-0)
- Approved CUP 23-03, PDP 23-03, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 84115 for a two-unit detached condominium at 707 3rd Street (5-0)
- Determined 116-square-foot mural at 312 Pier Avenue is consistent with municipal code and CEQA exempt (5-0)
- Received and filed tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (5-0)
- Received and filed action minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting (5-0)
- Received and filed July 18, 2023 tentative future agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)
The City Council holds a special study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, including revenue, appropriations, budget balancing actions, the Capital Improvement Plan, and a five-year forecast. The meeting is dedicated solely to budget discussion; no formal votes are expected.
- Overview of FY 2023-24 revenue and appropriations
- Presentation of budget balancing actions
- Review of the Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion of the five-year financial forecast
- Public comment limited to budget items only
The City Council conducted a study session to review the 2023-24 budget overview provided by the Finance Director. Councilmembers discussed the general fund, trash bins, the Bollards Study, CIP projects, the City Yard, park restrooms, and traffic and safety. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion; it consists entirely of procedural boilerplate.
The Civil Service Board approved new class specifications for a Recreation Specialist and an Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police. The Board also approved revisions to the class specification for the Planning Manager and the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting.
- Approved new class specification for Recreation Specialist (3-0)
- Approved new class specification for Executive Assistant to Chief of Police (3-0)
- Approved revisions to class specification for Planning Manager (3-0)
- Approved minutes for the April 19, 2023 regular meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a hybrid regular meeting on June 6, 2023. The main items are recommending approval to start long-term agreement negotiations with Shakespeare by the Sea, creating a subcommittee to consider a plaque honoring LA County lifeguards, and electing officers. The agenda also includes presentations on upcoming events and routine consent items.
- Recommendation to approve commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with Shakespeare by the Sea Organization
- Creation of a subcommittee to consider a plaque on city property honoring LA County Lifeguards
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for term expiring June 2024
- Pre-event presentations: Fine Arts Festival, Shakespeare by the Sea, Dolphin Dash, Easter Sunrise Mass
- Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
The Commission recommended that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with the Shakespeare by the Sea Organization. It also established a subcommittee to evaluate a request for a lifeguard honor plaque and elected new officers.
- Approved recommendation to City Council to commence long-term agreement negotiations with Shakespeare by the Sea Organization (5-0)
- Approved creation of a subcommittee consisting of Commissioner Lange and Vice Chairperson Moroney to consider placing a plaque honoring Los Angeles County Lifeguards (5-0)
- Elected Vice Chairperson Moroney as Chairperson for a term expiring June 2024 (5-0)
- Elected Commissioner Lange as Vice Chairperson for a term expiring June 2024 (5-0)
- Approved April 2023 Activity Report, May 2023 Activity Report, and May 2, 2023 Action Minutes (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)
The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for two vacancies on the Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission and two vacancies on the Planning Commission, all with terms ending June 30, 2027. Following interviews, the Council will make appointments to fill the seats. This is a procedural meeting focused solely on commission appointments.
- Interviews for two Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission terms ending June 30, 2027; six applicants: Barbara Ellman, Joey Farrales, Traci Horowitz, James Lenihan, Brad McDonald, Isabel Rodriguez
- Interviews for two Planning Commission terms ending June 30, 2027; six applicants: Kate Hirsh, Peter Hoffman, Elaine Kim, Alanna McBirney, Brad McDonald, Jonathan Wicks
- Council to make appointments to both commissions after interviews
The City Council conducted interviews and voted to fill vacancies on two city commissions. Barbara Ellman and Tracy Horowitz were reappointed to the Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission. Kate Hirsch and Peter Hoffman were appointed to the Planning Commission.
- Appointed Barbara Ellman and Tracy Horowitz to the Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission (4-0)
- Appointed Kate Hirsch and Peter Hoffman to the Planning Commission (4-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The agenda for the May 31, 2023 Hermosa Beach City Council meeting consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed. No actionable items are present.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding a delay claim by EBS General Engineering, Inc. The open session includes presentations from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Leadership Hermosa Beach Emerging Leaders.
- Closed session discussion of a delay claim by EBS General Engineering, Inc. regarding Pacific Coast Highway Improvements at Aviation Blvd & Pier Ave
- Presentation from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- Presentation from Leadership Hermosa Beach Emerging Leaders
- Police Chief Update
The City Council endorsed an annual rate adjustment for solid waste services provided by Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services). Several administrative reports and a construction contract for civic center charging stations were approved via the consent calendar. A subcommittee was formed to review a request for a lifeguard honor plaque.
- Endorsed annual solid waste rate adjustment for Athens Services effective July 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved construction contract for CIP 617 Civic Center Charging Stations (5-0)
- Approved ordinance increasing parking meter rates (5-0)
- Approved personnel rules and regulations for civil service employees (5-0)
- Appointed Councilmembers Francois and Saemann to a subcommittee regarding a plaque honoring LA County Lifeguards (5-0)
- Continued outdoor permit programs and downtown lane reconfigurations hearing to June 13, 2023 (5-0)
- Tabled special event long-term agreement negotiations to a date uncertain (5-0)
- Approved recommendation to reject a claim (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission will review and provide comment on the proposed FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and receive a status report. The meeting also includes a presentation from a Leadership Hermosa Beach class project and updates from the Public Works Director. The agenda is largely procedural with one substantive item for discussion.
- Review and comment on FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program
- Receive and file FY 2023-2024 CIP Report
- Leadership Hermosa Beach Class Project presentation
- Director's updates with CIP status report as of May 10, 2023
- Approval of action minutes from March 15, 2023 meeting
The Commission received and filed the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Report. Members also reviewed updates on the Clark Building renovations and Municipal Pier repairs. The Commission approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting with corrections.
- Approved amended agenda (4-0)
- Received and filed the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Report (4-0)
- Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes with requested changes (3-0)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will discuss whether to initiate a review of the Conditional Use Permit for AKA Sushi at 1121 Aviation Boulevard following three alcohol-related violations between September 2022 and March 2023. The Commission will also consider a finding that the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program conforms with the city's General Plan.
- Discussion of alcohol-related violations at AKA Sushi, 1121 Aviation Boulevard, and possible review of its Conditional Use Permit
- Review of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (55 projects, 4 new) for General Plan conformity
- Receive and file written communication from Anthony Higgins
- Approve action minutes from March 9 and March 21, 2023 meetings
The Commission recommended that City Council approve zone text amendments regarding ADU height and general ADU/JADU regulations. It also recommended maintaining the current prohibition on rooftop decks for ADUs. Additionally, the body determined the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program conforms with the City's General Plan.
- Determined FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program conforms with General Plan (5-0)
- Approved bringing AKA Sushi (1121 Aviation Boulevard) back for a public hearing to review its Conditional Use Permit (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve zone text amendment for section 17.21.040(B)(4) and (B)(5) regarding height (5-0)
- Recommended City Council approve zone text amendment for section 17.21.030(A) regarding ADUs and JADUs (4-1)
- Recommended City Council deny staff recommendation and keep prohibition on rooftop decks for ADUs in 17.21.040(F) (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will meet on May 9, 2023, starting with a closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups and a litigation update, followed by an open session at 6:00 PM. The open session includes proclamations, a police chief update, public comments, and a consent calendar with routine items like approving minutes and check registers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers' Association, Police Management, Teamsters Local 911, and other employee groups
- Closed session: litigation update on case MUZATKO, RACHEL, Case Number 20TRCV00048
- Proclamations recognizing American Youth Soccer Organization Western State Champions, Christy Teague, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jewish American/Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Police Chief Update report
- Consent calendar: ratify check registers for 04/13, 04/20, and 04/26/2023
The City Council introduced an ordinance to increase parking meter rates with daily hours of operation from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Council also named a bike corral in honor of Julian Katz and denied a request to purchase electric trucks for city departments.
- Introduced ordinance to increase parking meter rates (3-2)
- Named bike corral at Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of Julian Katz (5-0)
- Denied sole-source purchase of three Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks for $312,313.59 (5-0)
- Denied $31,231 contingency for potential vehicle cost increases (5-0)
- Denied appropriation of $59,242 and $107,764 from Equipment Replacement Fund for vehicles (5-0)
- Approved resolution for annual levy of assessments for Landscaping and Street Lighting District (5-0)
- Approved amendment to Joint Powers Agreement with Los Angeles Regional Agency (5-0)
- Received and filed information on wireless communication facilities with direction for Zoning Code Update (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
This agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion. The document consists only of technical placeholders and embedded content areas with no actual agenda content.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider recommending that the City Council approve long-term agreement negotiations with several organizations for major special events, including the AAU Junior National Championships, the Hermosa Beach Open, and JVA/BVCA National Championships. The commission will also discuss creating a subcommittee to consider renaming the Community Garden in honor of former Mayor Jeff Duclos. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and a monthly progress report on the Parks Master Plan.
- Recommendation to approve long-term agreement negotiations with AAU, AVP, JVA/BVCA, and Friends of the Parks for events including the Hermosa Beach Open and Pets in the Park
- Proposal to create a subcommittee to consider renaming the Community Garden in honor of former Mayor Jeff Duclos
- Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
- Approval of action minutes from April 17, 2023 meeting
The Commission recommended that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with several sports and community organizations for special events. Additionally, a subcommittee was formed to consider renaming the Community Garden in honor of Jeff Duclos.
- Recommended City Council approve long-term agreement negotiations with AAU, AVP, and JVA/BVCA for national championships and the Hermosa Beach Open (4-0)
- Recommended City Council approve long-term agreement negotiations with Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks for Pets in the Park, Movies at the Beach, and Pumpkins in the Park (4-0)
- Approved creation of a subcommittee consisting of Chairperson Horowitz and Vice Chairperson Moroney to consider renaming the Community Garden for Jeff Duclos (4-0)
- Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (4-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach. The open session includes routine consent calendar items such as approving meeting minutes and ratifying check registers, as well as proclamations and a police chief update. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-1548)
- Proclamation declaring April 30 – May 6 as Municipal Clerks Week
- Recognition of Mike Ludwig for service on the Board of Appeals
- Police Chief Update during City Manager Report
- Ratification of check registers from March and April 2023
The City Council approved the designation of 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a city landmark. Council also approved downtown lane reconfigurations and bike lanes, while extending existing outdoor permit rules pending further staff review of fees and operations.
- Designated 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a City of Hermosa Beach Landmark (5-0)
- Approved downtown lane reconfigurations and bike lanes (5-0)
- Extended existing outdoor permit rules until superseded by new ordinance (5-0)
- Approved changes to the 2022-2025 MOU with Teamsters Local 911 (5-0)
- Approved sponsorship donation to Mira Costa High School Grad Nite 2023 (5-0)
- Approved recommendation to reject claims (5-0)
- Tabled easement dedication for 505 Gould Avenue
- Approved March 2023 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)
The City Council will hold a study session to review and provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes 55 projects totaling $30.8 million. The session is informational only; final budget approval will occur later. Staff will also discuss progress on current projects, including pier repairs and park restroom renovations.
- Proposed FY 2023-24 CIP budget of $30,809,298, an increase of $6,512,844 from the current year
- 55 total projects: 51 carried over from FY 2022-23 and 4 new projects
- High-priority projects include pier electrical and structural repairs ($3.3 million), street resurfacing, sidewalk repair, and sewer improvements
- City Park Restrooms and Renovation Project (CIP 669) targeting completion of Clark Restroom by end of April 2023
- Engineering staffing reorganization approved in FY 2022-23 adding 3 new positions, with 8 of 13 engineering staff new to their roles
The City Council held a study session to review the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Following a presentation by Public Works Director Joe SanClemente and council discussion, the council voted to receive and file the report.
- Received and filed the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Study Session Report (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on April 19, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a template with no substantive content for residents to review.
The Civil Service Board met on April 19, 2023. The board approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving two alternate locations for memorial benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park, and will provide input on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Projects. The meeting also includes routine items such as the March activity report and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approve alternate memorial bench locations at Greenbelt and Valley Park
- Provide direction on future memorial bench placement requests
- Preview FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Projects
- Receive March 2023 Activity Report
- Approve minutes of March 7, 2023 regular meeting
The Commission approved two alternate locations for memorial benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park. It also modified the Memorial Donation Program policies to allow staff to approve future alternate location requests at 11 specific city parks.
- Approved two alternate locations for memorial benches at the Greenbelt and Valley Park (4-0)
- Approved policy modification allowing staff to approve future alternate memorial bench locations at Ardmore Park, Clark Field, Edith Rodaway Friendship Park, Fort Lots-o-Fun, The Greenbelt, Greenwood Park, Moondust Park, Ocean View Parkette, Scout Park, Seaview Park, and Valley Park (4-0)
- Approved March 2023 Activity Report and March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session at 5:00 PM to discuss four pending lawsuits, then convene an open session at 6:00 PM. The open agenda includes a presentation on the Parks Master Plan by RJM Design Group, a Police Chief update, and a certificate of sympathy for Richard McCurdy. The council will also consider consent calendar items such as approving meeting minutes and waiving ordinance readings.
- Closed-session discussion of four lawsuits: Jaime Ramirez v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ13868846, ADJ15354438), Stephen Dewitt v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ12393541), Michael Garafano v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ12189383), and Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-1548)
- Presentation of Parks Master Plan next steps by RJM Design Group
- Police Chief update
- Presentation of Certificate of Sympathy honoring the memory of Richard McCurdy
- Written communications from Howard Longacre (parking) and Matt McCool (Police Department)
The City Council approved an ordinance to increase parking meter rates and set a new start time of 8:00 a.m. They also directed staff to create a $180 annual 'Early Bird Sticker' for parking between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Other actions included approving a volleyball event and opioid settlement participation.
- Approved ordinance to increase parking meter rates and set 8:00 a.m. start time (3-2)
- Directed staff to implement $180 annual Early Bird Sticker for 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. parking (3-2)
- Approved USA Volleyball Beach Trials for June 19-22, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized City Manager to participate in future opioid settlement agreements (5-0)
- Approved one-year encroachment permit for Chamber of Commerce street pole banner program (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Massey to the Clean Power Alliance Board (5-0)
- Approved adoption of Ordinance No. 23-1459 regarding administrative citations for building and noise violations (5-0)
- Approved adoption of Ordinance No. 23-1460 regulating the use of City insignia (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for July 1 to December 31, 2022. The report indicates no establishments reached the threshold for CUP review or revocation. The commission will also consider approving the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Tri-annual CUP report: no establishments triggered referral for review
- 7 police reports and 18 calls for service reviewed, none counted as CUP violations
- 4 code enforcement citations issued, including one to Vista Restaurant at 11 Pier Ave. (unresolved)
- LA County Fire completed 100% of 444 required inspections in 2022
- Approval of February 21, 2023 action minutes
The Planning Commission approved a permit amendment for a restaurant at 425 Pier Avenue to allow the sale of distilled spirits. The commission also received a tri-annual report on alcohol permits and held a study session regarding housing element rezoning.
- Approved CUP 23-05 to modify liquor license from Type 41 to Type 47 for Hook & Plow at 425 Pier Avenue (5-0)
- Determined Hook & Plow license modification is categorically exempt from CEQA (5-0)
- Received and filed Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits for July 1 to Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved action minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting (4-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with presentations on a Leadership Hermosa Beach class project and Valley Park Ave tree removal/replacement for CIP 195. The main action item is a request to create a subcommittee to work with staff and RJM Design Group on a new Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes, director reports, and public comments.
- Request to create a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee with RJM Design Group, Inc.
- Valley Park Ave Tree Removal and Replacement for CIP 195 presentation
- Leadership Hermosa Beach Class Project presentation
- Monthly Activity Reports for January and February 2023
- CIP Status Update - March 2023
The Commission voted to establish a subcommittee to collaborate with staff and RJM Design Group, Inc. on a new Parks Master Plan. The meeting also included updates on various Capital Improvement Programs and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Approved creation of Parks Master Plan subcommittee and nominated Commissioners Grethen and Hayes (5-0)
- Approved corrected Action Minutes from November 16, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation and approve closed session minutes, followed by an open session. The main substantive item is receiving and filing the semi-annual review of fire and ambulance services provided by Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance for July through December 2022. The council will also hear proclamations for Red Cross Month and Women's History Month, a police chief update, and public comments.
- Receive and file 2022 semi-annual review of L.A. County Fire and McCormick Ambulance services (July–December 2022)
- Closed session discussion of pending litigation: Webster, Amber Lynn, Case No. 21STCV26516
- Proclamation declaring March 2023 as Red Cross Month
- Proclamation declaring March 2023 as Women's History Month
- Police Chief update
The City Council introduced two ordinances on first reading regarding the regulation of city insignia and the expansion of administrative citation procedures. The Council also amended a residential parking pass resolution and tabled a discussion on increasing parking meter rates.
- Introduced ordinance to regulate use of City insignia (4-0, 1 absent)
- Introduced ordinance adding building and noise control violations to administrative citation procedures (4-0, 1 absent)
- Amended residential parking pass resolution to allow City Manager discretion to waive vehicle registration (3-1, 1 absent)
- Tabled parking meter rate increase discussion
- Denied appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Massey to Clean Power Alliance Board (2-2, 1 absent)
- Approved 2022 LA County Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance reports (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Consent Calendar including police MOU changes and 2022 Housing Element progress report (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss the Housing Element Update, including a sites inventory list and strategies to meet the city's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 558 units for 2021-2029. Staff will present the updated sites list, solicit public comments, and seek feedback on strategies such as adding residential uses to commercial sites, lot consolidations, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). No final decisions are being made; the commission is providing input before the draft goes to the City Council for adoption.
- Review of updated sites inventory for Housing Element, including removed sites (725 10th Street, 1529 Valley Drive) and added sites (900/1000 block of Aviation, 824 1st Street, 700 Pacific Coast Highway)
- Discussion of strategies: adding residential uses to commercial zones, lot consolidation program, and ADU incentives
- State law requires zone changes to accommodate RHNA within one year of October 15, 2022 due date
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker; 1,550 notices emailed to community members
- Next steps: Planning Commission study sessions in March/April, draft review in May, adoption hearings in summer 2023
The Planning Commission held a special meeting to review a presentation on Housing Element strategies and sites. No formal actions or votes were taken on the report. The commission welcomed new member Jonathan Wicks.
- Discussed Housing Element strategies and sites list (no action taken)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on adding the USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials to the 2023 Special Event Calendar, and will consider recommending that City Council approve negotiations for long-term agreements with nine event organizers. The commission will also discuss creating a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee and retiring two other subcommittees, and receive updates on the Parks Master Plan and City Council items.
- Public hearing on adding USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials as a new Impact Level II special event, June 19-22 on volleyball courts north of the Pier
- Recommendation to approve negotiations for long-term agreements with 9 organizations including Mychal's Learning Place, Great Autos of Yesteryear, Jewish Community Center, Fine Arts Group, Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, International Surf Festival, Skechers Foundation, Spyder Surf Shops, and MESP Inc.
- Creation of a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee and retirement of Special Events and Community Theatre Subcommittees
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
- February 2023 activity report and action minutes from February 7, 2023 meeting
The Commission recommended that City Council begin long-term agreement negotiations with nine event organizations. It also approved the USA Volleyball Beach Trials for June 19-22 and restructured its subcommittees. The Special Events and Community Theatre subcommittees were retired, and a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee was created.
- Recommended City Council approve long-term agreement negotiations with nine organizations (5-0)
- Approved USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials for June 19-22 (5-0)
- Retired Special Events Subcommittee (5-0)
- Retired Community Theatre Subcommittee (5-0)
- Created Parks Master Plan Subcommittee and appointed Vice Chairperson Moroney and Commissioner Ellman (5-0)
- Approved February 2023 Activity Report (5-0)
- Corrected February 7, 2023 meeting minutes regarding volleyball tournament dates (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, including a compensation claim by Aid Builders Inc. related to the Public Restroom Project, and existing litigation cases. The open session includes proclamations, a police chief update, and routine consent calendar items.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation - Aid Builders Inc. compensation claim for Public Restroom Project
- Closed session: existing litigation - Walters Wholesale Electric v. Genesis Electric et al (Case 22TRCV01096)
- Closed session: existing litigation - Jaime Ramirez v. City of Hermosa Beach (WCAB ADJ13868846, ADJ15354438)
- Proclamation recognizing LA Kings retiree Dustin Brown
- Presentation on Beach Cities Mental Health Evaluation Team (MET)
The City Council approved changes to residential and employee parking permits, increased parking meter rates, and terminated the local COVID-19 emergency declaration. The council also approved a midyear budget review and awarded a contract for ADA sidewalk improvements.
- Limited residential parking permits to 3 per residence at $50 each (4-1)
- Set employee permit rates: Yellow post $175/year; Lot C 24-hour $75/month; Lot C daytime $38/month (4-1)
- Eliminated property owner's guest permit option (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance to increase parking meter rates (5-0)
- Increased contractor parking to $42 and daily parking to $6 (5-0)
- Approved $207,793 contract to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for ADA curb ramps and sidewalks (5-0)
- Terminated the local emergency declaration related to the COVID-19 pandemic (5-0)
- Approved midyear budget review and various fund transfers (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to interview five applicants for one Planning Commission vacancy and is expected to appoint a new member for the term ending June 30, 2023. The council will also consider adopting updated records retention schedules and authorizing destruction of certain city records.
- Interviews for Planning Commission vacancy: Angie Silverman, Anne Williams, Jonathan Wicks, Kate Hirsch, Liliana Lettieri
- Appointment to Planning Commission for term ending June 30, 2023
- Adoption of updated records retention schedules (Resolution)
- Authorizing destruction of certain city records
The City Council appointed Jonathan Wicks to the Planning Commission and approved several professional service contracts for engineering and ADA expertise. The Council also awarded a construction contract for structural and electrical repairs to the Municipal Pier and adopted updated records retention schedules.
- Appointed Jonathan Wicks to the Planning Commission
- Approved $2,243,263 construction contract to Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for Municipal Pier repairs (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 contract increase for GHD and $35,330 increase for JMC2 regarding Pier repairs (5-0)
- Awarded five on-call civil engineering contracts at $1,000,000 each to KOA Corporation, Psomas, John M. Cruikshank Consulting, Inc., Michael Baker International, and Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
- Awarded two on-call ADA expertise contracts at $400,000 each to Access Inc. and Bureau Veritas (5-0)
- Adopted updated records retention schedules (5-0)
- Received update and conceptual rendering for Parking Lot D improvements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will receive and file the tri-annual report on on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (CUPs) for July 1 to December 31, 2022. The report shows no establishments reached the threshold for referral to a CUP review hearing. The commission will also approve the January 17, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Tri-annual CUP report: no establishments exceeded violation thresholds
- 7 police reports and 18 calls for service reviewed; none counted as CUP violations
- 4 code enforcement citations for CUP violations; one unresolved (Vista Restaurant, 11 Pier Ave.)
- LA County Fire completed 100% of 444 annual inspections in 2022
- Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved a condominium addition at 1723 Golden Avenue, a duplex project at 414 Monterey Boulevard, and a two-unit detached condominium project at 705 2nd Street. All three projects were determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The commission also voted to move its meeting start time to 7:00 PM.
- Approved 218-square-foot addition to condominium at 1723 Golden Avenue (4-0)
- Approved two-unit attached duplex project at 414 Monterey Boulevard (4-0)
- Approved conditional use permit and plan for two-unit detached condominium at 705 2nd Street (4-0)
- Approved changing meeting start time to 7:00 PM effective March 1, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved action minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting (4-0)
- Received and filed Tri-Annual Report for on-sale alcoholic beverage permits (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This agenda for the Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board meeting on February 15, 2023, 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.
The Civil Service Board approved changes to the class specification for the Building and Planning Technician. The board also approved the minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting.
- Approved changes to Building and Planning Technician class specification (5-0)
- Approved January 18, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a hybrid regular meeting on February 7, 2023, to consider approving new and returning special events for the 2023 calendar, as well as fee waiver grant requests. The agenda includes presentations on the Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2023 project and the Parks Master Plan by RJM Design Group, plus routine items like activity reports and minutes. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approval of new Impact Level II special events: RUHS Girls Beach Volleyball Matches (March 17, 24, 29, 31, April 5), You Are Enough 5K (April 8), UNIFY 5K (April 16)
- Approval of returning Impact Level II event: CBVA Volleyball Tournaments (March 26, April 15, plus one TBD date)
- Recommendation to City Council for returning Impact Level III event: Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis (August 12)
- Fee waiver grant requests totaling $14,549: Alzheimer's Association ($2,500), HVPTO ($1,609), Hope Chapel ($2,500), Mychal's Learning Place ($2,500), Our Lady of Guadalupe ($1,470), Skechers Foundation ($2,500), World of Sound Productions ($1,470)
- Consent calendar includes November/December 2022 and January 2023 activity reports and December 6, 2022 action minutes
The Commission approved multiple new and returning special events for the 2023 calendar, including volleyball matches and a 5K. Several fee waiver grant requests were approved, while two others were denied.
- Approved RUHS Girls Beach Volleyball Matches for March and April (4-0)
- Approved You Are Enough 5K for April 8 (4-0)
- Approved California Beach Volleyball Association Tournaments for March, April, and May (4-0)
- Approved Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis for August 12 (4-0)
- Approved fee waiver grants for HVPTO ($1,609), Hope Chapel ($2,500), Mychal’s Learning Place ($2,500), and Our Lady of Guadalupe ($1,470) (4-0)
- Denied fee waiver grant for Skechers Foundation ($2,500) (4-0)
- Denied fee waiver grant for World of Sound Productions ($1,470) (4-0)
- Approved November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023 activity reports and Dec 6, 2022 minutes (4-0)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a special meeting to consider directing the City Manager to complete the City Park Restrooms and Renovations Project (CIP 669) after the contractor, AID Builders, was terminated in August 2022. The council will also hold closed-session discussions on anticipated litigation related to a compensation claim by AID Builders and on existing litigation in Walters Wholesale Electric v. Genesis Electric et al. Public comment will be taken on closed-session items and general matters.
- Direction to complete City Park Restrooms and Renovations Project (CIP 669) and appropriate funding if necessary
- Closed session: anticipated litigation on additional compensation claim by AID Builders Inc. for Public Restroom Project
- Closed session: existing litigation Walters Wholesale Electric v. Genesis Electric et al., Case No. 22TRCV01096
- Supplemental general communications from the public, including email from Tony Higgins
The City Council approved the appropriation of $300,000 from 2020-2021 unspent funds to complete the city park restrooms and renovations project. The Council also directed the City Manager to contract with the most advantageous bidder and staff to pursue legal options to recover the original contract amount.
- Approved appropriation of $300,000 from 2020-2021 unspent funds for restroom project (5-0)
- Directed City Manager to execute a contract with the most advantageous bidder for project completion (5-0)
- Directed staff to pursue all legal options to recover the original contract amount (5-0)
- Approved the order of the agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation updates and an open session for public comment, proclamations, and routine consent calendar items. The agenda includes introducing new police officers, recognizing a life-saving effort, and declaring February 2023 as Black History Month. Most items are procedural or ceremonial, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session: litigation updates on 8 pending cases (e.g., Carrillo, Cruz, Faris)
- Introduction of police officers Nicolas Digenova, Fabian Reyes, Ivan Reyes, Ricky Julien
- Proclamation declaring February 2023 as Black History Month
- Ratify check registers for 12/28/2022 and 1/4/2023
- Receive and file written communication from Anthony Higgins re: traffic and noise concerns
The City Council directed staff to seek stakeholder input on outdoor dining deck size limits and fee structures for businesses on and off Pier Plaza. The Council also approved a settlement to dispose of a specific litigation case. Several administrative reports and commission minutes were received and filed.
- Adopted agreement to dispose of litigation case 20TRCV00045 (4-0)
- Directed staff to seek stakeholder input on Plaza dining deck size limitations (4-0)
- Directed staff to review fees for on-Plaza businesses with COVID-era dining decks (4-0)
- Directed staff to review options for COVID-19 dining deck extensions (4-0)
- Encouraged businesses using rooftop dining decks to modify Conditional Use Permits (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including check registers and revenue/expenditure reports (4-0)
- Received and filed Economic Development Strategy Progress Report (4-0)
- Received and filed Public Works and Planning Commission action minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting to receive an update and presentation on the Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Measures (CCARM) project and report. The only action item is to receive and file the CCARM report. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items such as approval of minutes, director's report, and public comments.
- Receive and file the Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Measures (CCARM) Report
- Monthly Activity Reports for November and December 2022
- CIP Status Update for January 2023
- Action Minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting
- Written communications from Howard, Higgins, and Brandee Keith
The Commission received and filed the final report for the Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Measures (CCARM) Project. The meeting also included updates on several Capital Improvement Projects and the Strand Pedestrian Safety Pilot.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes with requested changes (5-0)
- Received and filed the Climate Change Adaptation and Resiliency Measures (CCARM) Project and Report (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 Civil Service Board met on January 18, 2023. The board approved the minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded in open session.
- Approved meeting minutes of December 21, 2022 (3-0-1)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will decide whether to approve a resolution denying a mural determination for a painted display at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern), finding it is a sign under city code. The commission will also consider continuing a request for a 399-square-foot addition to a condominium at 1723 Golden Avenue to its next meeting, and will receive and file written communications and meeting minutes.
- Mural determination request (MD22-01) for a 65.26 sq ft painted display at 8 Pier Avenue (Hennessey's Tavern) - staff recommends denial
- Precise Development Plan Amendment (PDP 22-04) for a 399 sq ft addition at 1723 Golden Avenue - staff recommends continuation to February 21, 2023
- Receive and file written communications, including emails from Ed Hart and Anthony Higgins
- Approve action minutes from November 2, 2022, November 15, 2022, and December 5, 2022 meetings
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing Silvio's South American Lounge and Grill to sell distilled spirits. The commission also denied a mural determination for a display at Hennessey’s Tavern.
- Approved CUP 22-03 to upgrade Silvio's to a Type 47 license for beer, wine, and distilled spirits (4-0)
- Denied Mural Determination Case No. MD22-01 for 8 Pier Avenue, finding the display is a sign and not a mural (4-0)
- Tabled PDP 22-04 regarding a 399 square foot addition at 1723 Golden Avenue to February 21, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved amended action minutes for November 2, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved amended action minutes for November 15 and December 5, 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
This agenda contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE system and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The meeting appears to be scheduled but no substantive business is listed.
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including closed-session discussions of two potential lawsuits, recognizing junior lifeguards for lifesaving efforts, announcing the parking permit art contest winner, and receiving a police chief update. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation over delay claim by EBS General Engineering for Pacific Coast Highway Improvements at Aviation Blvd & Pier Ave
- Closed session: additional compensation claim by Aid Builders Inc. for Public Park Restroom Project
- Recognition of junior lifeguards Jackson Lowrey and Jameson Lowrey for lifesaving efforts
- Announcement of 13th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest winner
- Strand pedestrian safety presentation
The City Council approved two $500,000 contracts for plan checking services and increased funding for zoning and subdivision ordinance updates. The Council also initiated the process to fill a Planning Commission vacancy.
- Awarded $500,000 on-call plan check contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc. (5-0)
- Awarded $500,000 on-call plan check contract to Bureau Veritas, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $30,000 increase to Miller Planning Associates agreement for Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance updates, totaling $287,100 (5-0)
- Directed staff to advertise and interview for a Planning Commission vacancy for the term ending June 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including check registers, revenue reports, and reclassifying a Public Works position to Management Analyst (5-0)
- Approved returning Impact Level III Special Event (5-0)