Hermosa Beach public meetings in 2024
50 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will discuss proposed updates to regulations for temporary uses and events as part of a comprehensive zoning code update. No formal decisions or actions are required during this study session.
- Study session on updating regulations for temporary use and events (HBMC Chapter 17.42)
- Approval of action minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting
- Review of the tentative agenda for January 21, 2025
The Planning Commission held a study session to discuss updating regulations for temporary uses and events as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update, but took no formal action. The commission approved the consent calendar, including the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes, and received the tentative agenda for January 21, 2025. No public hearings or substantive decisions were made.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including November 18, 2024 action minutes (5-0)
- Received and filed January 21, 2025 tentative agenda (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach City Council will adopt a resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election. The meeting will also recognize outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey and administer oaths to newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen. Additional agenda items include roll call of the new council and general announcements.
- Resolution declaring results of the November 5, 2024 municipal election
- Recognition of outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey
- Oath of office for newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen
- Roll call of the new City Council
- Announcements
The City Council certified the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, declaring the outcome as provided by law. The council also recognized outgoing Councilmember Justin Massey and administered oaths of office to newly elected officials Mike Detoy, Michael D. Keegan, and David Pedersen. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted resolution declaring results of Nov. 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (5-0)
- Administered oath of office to re-elected Councilmember Mike Detoy
- Administered oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Michael D. Keegan
- Administered oath of office to newly elected City Treasurer David Pedersen
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider retiring the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee. The commission will also receive and file the August, September, and October 2024 activity reports and approve the action minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.
- Retire Parks Master Plan Subcommittee (Item 11.a)
- Approve August 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.a)
- Approve September 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.b)
- Approve October 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.c)
- Approve action minutes of November 4, 2024 meeting (Item 9.d)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will vote on the consent calendar and consider two specific actions: removal of an Indian Laurel Fig tree at 964 15th Street with replacement planting, and appointment of the commission chairperson and vice‑chairperson for 2025 along with the 2025 meeting schedule. The commission will also receive status reports on the Capital Improvement Program and monthly activity reports. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the action items.
- Approve the consent calendar, including action minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting
- Remove one Indian Laurel Fig tree at 964 15th Street and install two replacement trees per CIP 105
- Appoint Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Jan‑Dec 2025
- Adopt the Public Works Commission meeting schedule for 2025
- Review November 2024 Capital Improvement Program Status Report
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits. It will consider and likely approve Conditional Use Permit 24‑07 and Precise Development Plan 24‑04 for a 2,689‑square‑foot recovery studio at 301 Pier Avenue (Suite B). It will also consider Conditional Use Permit 24‑12 and Precise Development Plan 24‑13 for a 2,386‑square‑foot Pilates studio at the same address (Suite A). Additional items include a consent calendar and filing of prior meeting minutes.
- Consent calendar approval for listed items
- File action minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting (24‑CDD‑074)
- Public hearing on tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (24‑CDD‑073)
- Approve CUP 24‑07 and PDP 24‑04 for a 2,689‑sq‑ft recovery studio at 301 Pier Ave (Suite B)
- Approve CUP 24‑12 and PDP 24‑13 for a 2,386‑sq‑ft Pilates studio at 301 Pier Ave (Suite A)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (INTERVIEWS)
The agenda for the Hermosa Beach City Council special meeting on 2024-11-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no descriptions, categories, or attachments. No decisions or discussions are recorded in the agenda.
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will meet to discuss administrative matters, including a contract amendment for video services and various board appointments. The session includes a closed session to discuss workers' compensation litigation and labor negotiations.
- Proposed amendment to Pegasus Studios agreement for video broadcasting services with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $73,900 starting July 1, 2025
- Appointment of Jim Fasola to the Los Angeles County West Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board
- Resolution authorizing deposits and withdrawals in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
- Resolution authorizing the examination of sales and use tax records
- Closed session regarding workers' compensation cases: Robert Higgins vs City of Hermosa Beach and Jonathan Sibbald v. City of Hermosa Beach
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend two new events for the 2025 calendar. The body will also review activity reports and approve its 2025 meeting schedule.
- Public hearing for 'Winter Challenge' volleyball tournament (Feb 7-8, 2025)
- Public hearing for 'Maya and the Wave' film screening (May 22, 2025)
- Approval of the Commission's 2025 meeting schedule
- Approval of August and September 2024 activity reports
- Pre-event presentation for Community Chanukah Celebration
JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Joint Parks, Recreation, and Public Works Commission will hold a study session to review the final draft of the 2024 Parks Master Plan (item 7a, 24‑CR‑029). Public comment is limited to this study‑session topic, with three‑minute speaking limits. Staff recommends the commissions provide input to City Council and file the final draft of the plan.
- Item 7a – Review of the 2024 Parks Master Plan final draft (24‑CR‑029) with attached PDFs
- Public comment limited to the study‑session topic only, three minutes per speaker
- Staff recommendation: commissions to give input to City Council on the final draft
- Staff recommendation: commissions to receive and file the final draft of the plan
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider and vote on the Consent Calendar, which bundles several routine items into a single motion. Items include waiving full readings of all ordinances and resolutions, approving recent council meeting minutes, and accepting financial and check register reports for September and early October. The council will also approve the meeting agenda and hear public comments before moving to the Consent Calendar items.
- Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda (Item 15.a)
- Approve City Council minutes for the Oct. 8, 2024 regular meeting and Oct. 14, 2024 study session (Item 15.b)
- Ratify check registers for Oct. 2 and Oct. 9, 2024 (Item 15.c)
- Receive and file September 2024 revenue, expenditure, and capital improvement program reports (Item 15.d)
- Receive and file September 2024 Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report (Items 15.e and 15.f)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission will hold a study session on a city-wide rezoning approach as part of a Zoning Code Update. The body will also consider amendments to municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs, and review two condominium subdivision requests.
- Proposed Zone Text Amendment 24-03 regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
- Conditional Use Permit 24-10 and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84286 for a two-unit condominium at 138 1st Street
- Conditional Use Permit 24-08, Precise Development Plan 24-05, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84442 for a two-unit condominium at 921 5th Street
- Study session on city-wide rezoning approach for the Zoning Code Update
- Tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a study session on the Living Streets project (item 11a). Staff will present the Living Streets Staff Report and related bicycle and pedestrian plans. Council members are asked to receive comments on the study and provide direction for future funding and staffing as resources allow. No formal action or decision is scheduled for this meeting.
- Living Streets Study Session – item 11a, Staff Report 24-PW-037
- Review of 2011 South Bay Bicycle Master Plan (attachment)
- Review of PLAN Hermosa Intended Bicycle and Multi‑Use Facilities Map (attachment)
- Review of Current State of PLAN Hermosa's Intended Bicycle and Multi‑Use Facilities (attachment)
- Review of PLAN Hermosa Intended Pedestrian Facilities Map (attachment)
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Precise Development Plan to reconstruct a city-owned surface parking lot. The body will also consider routine approvals for meeting minutes, check registers, and a historical waiver for window replacements.
- Public hearing for Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-10) to reconstruct city-owned parking lot at 14th St and Manhattan Ave
- Certification that window replacements at Hermosa Beach Community Center (710 Pier Avenue) are not subject to Certificate of Appropriateness
- Ratification of check registers from September 19, 23, and 25, 2024
- Closed session regarding litigation: EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach
- Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will vote on several routine items, including the action minutes from the August 6 and September 3, 2024 meetings and the June 2024 activity report. The commission will also consider staff recommendations to add twelve Impact Level II returning special events to the 2025 Special Events Calendar. Additionally, the body will discuss initiating long‑term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for the AVP Junior National Championships and the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.
- Approve Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024 (Item 9.a)
- Approve Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2024 (Item 9.b)
- Approve June 2024 Activity Report (Item 9.c)
- Approve inclusion of twelve Impact Level II returning special events on the 2025 Special Events Calendar (Item 11.a)
- Consider initiating long‑term agreement negotiations with the Association of Volleyball Professionals for AVP Junior National Championships and AVP Hermosa Beach Open (Item 11.b)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda and receiving fire services and Clean Power Alliance reports. Council members will provide updates and the public will have a comment period. The council will then vote on the consent calendar, which includes waiving full readings of ordinances, approving the September 10 minutes, and approving recent check registers.
- Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda (Consent Calendar item 11.a)
- Approve City Council minutes from September 10, 2024 (Consent Calendar item 11.b)
- Approve check registers for August 28, September 5, and September 24, 2024 (Consent Calendar item 11.c)
- Receive and file Los Angeles County Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance semi‑annual reports (item 7.b)
- Receive and file Clean Power Alliance transition update and Municipal Carbon Neutral Plan (item 7.c)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The Civil Service Board is meeting to review proposed changes to the job specifications for the Human Resources Manager position. The board will also consider the action minutes from a special meeting held on July 15, 2024.
- Proposed revisions to class specification for Human Resources Manager (24-AS-025)
- Action minutes of the July 15, 2024, Special Meeting (24-AS-026)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will vote to approve a consent calendar that bundles multiple routine items into a single motion. Any items removed from the consent calendar will be discussed separately. The meeting also includes public hearings, matters for commission consideration, and scheduling of future agenda items.
- Approve consent calendar (collective items)
- Review items removed from the consent calendar
- Public hearings
- Matters for commission consideration
- Future agenda items
The Public Works Commission meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included the action minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, both by a 4-0 vote. No public hearings or matters for commission consideration were held.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including July 17, 2024 action minutes (4-0)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The commission will adopt a resolution denying Conditional Use Permit 23-13 for a preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway in the SPA 7 zone. It will also adopt a resolution approving a mural determination for a 750‑square‑foot artwork on the easterly wall of Guidestone Church at 730 11th Street. The consent calendar, including action minutes from the August 20 meeting, will be approved, and the tentative future agenda for October 15, 2024 will be received and filed.
- Adopt Resolution No. 24-08 denying CUP 23-13 for a preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway (SPA 7 zone)
- Adopt Resolution No. 24-17 approving a 750‑sq‑ft mural at 730 11th Street (Guidestone Church)
- Approve consent calendar, including action minutes of the August 20, 2024 meeting (24-CDD-053)
- Receive and file the Planning Commission tentative future agenda for October 15, 2024 (24-CDD-054)
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to deny Conditional Use Permit 23-13 for a preschool with outdoor play area at 210 Pacific Coast Highway, adopting Resolution No. 24-08 and determining the denial is not subject to CEQA. The commission also approved a mural determination for a 750-square-foot painted display at 730 11th Street (Guidestone Church) and received the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No public hearing items were held, and no public comments were made during the meeting.
- Denied CUP 23-13 for preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 24-08 determining denial not subject to CEQA (5-0)
- Approved Mural Determination MD 24-01 for 750-sq-ft mural at 730 11th Street (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including August 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
- Received and filed October 15, 2024 tentative future agenda (5-0)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will approve the Consent Calendar, which includes waiving full readings of all ordinances and resolutions, and will vote on several consent items such as the August 13 meeting minutes and a public works commission vacancy. The Council will also approve Closed Session minutes from August 13, recognize September 21–27, 2024 as United Against Hate Week, and receive updates from the City Manager, Public Works Director, and Police Chief.
- Approve Closed Session minutes from August 13, 2024 (Case No. 24-CCO-058)
- Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda
- Approve City Council meeting minutes for the August 13, 2024 regular meeting
- Address vacancies and upcoming term expirations for the Public Works Commission (Item 24-CCO-057)
- Proclamation recognizing September 21–27, 2024 as United Against Hate Week
The City Council approved initiating long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open, with a 3-1 vote (Mayor Francois abstained). The council also re-adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element with land use amendments, renewed the police military equipment policy, and approved a communications plan update. Several items were pulled from the consent calendar for separate discussion, including the Planning Commission minutes and the Hermosa Beach Open negotiations.
- Approved initiating long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open (3-1, 1 abstention)
- Re-adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and Land Use Element amendments (5-0)
- Renewed Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481 (5-0)
- Approved modifications to Public Information and Communications Plan (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved reappropriation of $431,095 from FY 2023-24 to FY 2024-25 (5-0)
- Approved transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District for Safe, Clean Water Program (5-0)
- Approved side letters to PAE and Management MOU amendments (5-0)
- Directed staff to advertise for Public Works Commission vacancies (5-0)
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving new special events for the 2024 calendar and returning events for the 2025 calendar. The body will also discuss creating a subcommittee to rename the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail.
- Approval of new special events: Frosty Olympics (Oct 12) and Pier to Pier Run (Nov 9)
- Approval of 2025 Impact Level III returning special events
- Creation of a subcommittee to rename the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail
- Consideration of a long-term agreement application from Indivisible Arts for State of the Art
- Post-event presentations for Fine Arts Festival, Triathlon, Shakespeare by the Sea, and International Surf Festival
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed for this meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The commission will review Conditional Use Permit request 23-13 to allow a 7,214‑square‑foot preschool with an outdoor play area at 210 Pacific Coast Highway in Specific Plan Area 7 zone. The item continues from the May 21, 2024 meeting. The commission will also approve the agenda, file the July 16, 2024 action minutes, and consider other consent‑calendar items.
- Approve agenda order
- Approve consent calendar including action minutes of the July 16, 2024 meeting (24-CDD-037)
- Public hearing on CUP 23-13 for a 7,214‑sq‑ft preschool at 210 Pacific Coast Highway
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will vote on several consent‑calendar items, including a $70,000 increase to the Stafford HR Consulting agreement, adoption of an amended Conflict of Interest Code, and a $5,000 sponsorship donation. They will also ratify recent check registers and approve minutes from July 2024 meetings. All actions will be taken by a single motion in the consent calendar.
- Approve first amendment to agreement with Stafford HR Consulting, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $70,000 to a total of $100,000
- Adopt resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (2024 Biennial Notice)
- Approve sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala
- Ratify August 2024 check registers (8‑13‑2024, 7‑10‑24, 7‑16‑24, 7‑17‑24, 7‑24‑24)
- Approve city council meeting minutes for July 15, July 23 special, and July 23 regular meetings
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission will review a long-term agreement application from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open. The body will also receive presentations on city facility conditions and various athletic events.
- Consideration of long-term agreement application from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open (24-CR-013)
- Presentation on Capital Improvement Project 605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment
- Post-event presentation for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Hermosa Beach Championships
- Pre-event presentation for Triathlon
- Post-season presentation for Hermosa Beach Little League
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2024 closed session. Council members will review several existing litigation cases, including Janis Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach and Gallego v. City of Hermosa Beach. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda and will be taken before the closed session.
- Approve minutes of the Closed Session held on May 28, 2024
- Review case: Janis Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV00151, filed 01/17/2023)
- Review case: Gallego v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV00382, filed 2/9/2023)
- Review case: Mutzako v. City of Hermosa Beach (Civil Service Commission # 22-100, appeal request 4/1/2022)
- Review case: Gertsberger v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 22STCV08392, filed 3/08/2022)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will consider and act on items on the Consent Calendar, including waiving full reading of ordinances and approving meeting minutes. They will receive and file financial reports, check registers, and status reports from Public Works and other departments. The Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the city to submit applications for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District’s Measure A program.
- Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the agenda
- Approve City Council minutes for the June 25 and July 9 2024 regular meetings (24‑CCO‑052)
- Ratify check registers and receive May/June 2024 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports
- Receive and file the Capital Improvement Program status report as of July 10 2024
- Adopt a resolution authorizing applications for Measure A grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission will consider the Director's update, activity reports for May and June 2024, and a July 10 CIP status sheet. It will vote on the consent calendar item to approve the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes a presentation on eSCRIBE software and two public comment periods.
- Approval of Action Minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of May 14, 2024 (consent calendar)
- Presentation on eSCRIBE Software
- Public Works Director Report – May 2024 Activity Report
- Public Works Director Report – June 2024 Activity Report
- CIP Status Report – July 10, 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on several development proposals, including a Precise Development Plan for a duplex at 138 1st St and exterior alterations to a 28‑unit building at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway. The commission will also consider a parking plan amendment for 952 Artesia Blvd and a tri‑annual report on on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits. In addition, the commission will vote on a consent calendar and rotate the chair and vice‑chair positions.
- Rotate Chair to Commissioner Pedersen and Vice‑Chair to Commissioner Hirsch (24‑CDD‑023)
- Approve consent calendar including action minutes from June 18, 2024 (24‑CDD‑029)
- Public hearing on tri‑annual report for on‑sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (24‑CDD‑027)
- Approve Precise Development Plan for a duplex at 138 1st St (PDP 24‑03)
- Approve Precise Development Plan for exterior alterations at 1803 Pacific Coast Highway (PDP 24‑06)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The Hermosa Beach City Council will vote to elect a Mayor for a 9.6‑month term and a Mayor Pro Tempore for the same period. The Council will also appoint the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee and approve a resolution appointing the Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board, with the Mayor Pro Tempore or a Councilmember as Alternate Director. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of the agenda, a limited public comment period, and recognition of the outgoing Mayor.
- Election of Mayor for a 9.6‑month term ending April 30, 2025
- Election of Mayor Pro Tempore for a 9.6‑month term ending April 30, 2025
- Appointment of the new Mayor to the Los Angeles County‑City Selection Committee
- Resolution to appoint the Mayor to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board and a Councilmember as Alternate Director
- Recognition of the outgoing Mayor
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The Hermosa Beach Civil Service Board will consider three items: revisions to the class specification for the Associate Planner position, revisions to the class specification for the Senior Recreation Supervisor position, and approval of the action minutes from the June 18, 2024 special meeting. Staff recommends approval of each item. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the agenda items.
- Approve revisions to class specification for Associate Planner (item 6a)
- Approve revisions to class specification for Senior Recreation Supervisor (item 6b)
- Approve action minutes of the June 18, 2024 special meeting (item 6c)
CITY COUNCIL
The July 9, 2024, Hermosa Beach City Council meeting is primarily procedural. The council will hear updates from the Public Works Director and Police Chief as part of the City Manager's report. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the current agenda.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Public Works Director update
- Police Chief update
- Approval of meeting minutes 24-CCO-049
- Waiving reading in full of ordinances on the agenda
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Commission will review a notice for a new Impact Level III special event involving hydration and chill zones scheduled for September 18 through September 24. The meeting also includes presentations regarding upcoming city events and the International Surf Festival. Additionally, the Commission is scheduled to approve minutes from the June 17, 2024, special meeting.
- Notice of Impact Level III special event request (LA Kings Smartwater Hydration Zone and Sprite Chill Zone) south of the Pier
- Presentation on upcoming city events
- International Surf Festival pre-event presentation regarding long-term agreement requirements
- Approval of action minutes from the June 17, 2024, special meeting
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting held solely for a closed session. The City Council will discuss three pending lawsuits against the city with legal counsel, and may approve minutes from a prior closed session. No public action items are on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion of Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 2:23-cv-1548)
- Closed session discussion of Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case EDCV 23-2593 JGB (DTBx))
- Closed session discussion of Jonathan Cruz v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case 22STRCV01015)
- Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2024 closed session
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING (STUDY SESSION)
The City Council is holding a study session to review and comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes 38 projects and a budget increase of $9,988,759 to $28,444,695. Staff recommends deferring four projects to free up about $600,000 for high-priority maintenance and safety projects. The council will also receive and file the study session report; final budget approval will occur later.
- Proposed CIP budget increase of $9,988,759 to $28,444,695
- Deferral of four CIP projects to free up approximately $600,000
- Includes $963,000 in grant funds for Real Time Crime Center
- Engineering staffing at 60% with four vacancies
- 15 of 55 CIP projects projected for completion by end of fiscal year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
This is a Civil Service Board meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. The document lists no specific decisions, discussions, or actions to be taken at this meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Precise Development Plan (PDP 24-02) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-03) to convert a former dry-cleaning space at 1048 Hermosa Avenue into a race car simulator venue with on-site beer sales. Staff recommends approving the PDP and considering the CUP, with the Police Department opposing the alcohol permit due to downtown saturation. The commission will also approve the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes.
- PDP 24-02 and CUP 24-03 for 2,015-square-foot tenant improvement at 1048 Hermosa Avenue
- On-sale beer consumption requested by Racing Formula Partners LLC
- Police Department does not support on-sale alcohol license citing downtown saturation
- Project includes four race car simulators, lounge, bar, and merchandise area
- CEQA categorical exemption determination via Resolution 24-04
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates and provide input on current Capital Improvement Projects for the City Council's annual study session. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Hearts of Hermosa event, which may require a long-term agreement, and routine items like meeting minutes and activity reports.
- Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Projects preview and status report as of March 18, 2024
- Hearts of Hermosa post-event presentation (long-term agreement requirement)
- Action minutes of the February 6, 2024 regular meeting
- February and March 2024 activity reports
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session on potential litigation, then an open session covering routine approvals, reports from the public works director and police chief, and a consent calendar. The most substantive item is a proposal to approve a revised class specification for the vacant Police Lieutenant position and affirm its bargaining unit as the Police Management Group.
- Approve revised Police Lieutenant class specification and affirm Police Management Group bargaining unit
- Ratify check register dated 3/21/2024
- Approve minutes of the March 26, 2024 regular meeting
- Closed session on initiation of litigation (1 potential case)
- Public comment periods and eComment submission by 3:00 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and an open session. The council will consider routine consent calendar items including approval of meeting minutes, ratification of check registers, and receiving financial reports for January and February 2024. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve minutes for March 12, 2024 regular meeting and revised June 23, 2020 minutes
- Ratify check registers for 3/6/2024 and 3/13/2024
- Receive and file January and February 2024 revenue, expenditure, and CIP reports
- Recognize TJ Brinjak and Peter Michel for service to the city
- Closed session on two lawsuits: Granite Re, Inc. v. City of Hermosa Beach and EBS General Engineering v. City of Hermosa Beach
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on a request to remove two sugar gum trees in the public right of way at 119 24th Street and install four replacement trees as part of CIP 112 – City Sidewalk Improvements. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, director's reports, and public comment periods.
- Public hearing: removal of two sugar gum trees at 119 24th Street and installation of four replacement trees (CIP 112)
- Approval of action minutes from January 17, 2024 meeting
- Director's updates and activity reports for January and February 2024
- CIP status report for March 2024
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on the tri-annual report for on-sale alcoholic beverage conditional use permits (CUPs) covering July 1 to December 31, 2023. The report reviews incidents at establishments with CUPs, including police reports, fire department calls, and code enforcement citations. No establishments have reached the threshold for a CUP review, so no further action is recommended. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on tri-annual CUP report for alcohol sales (July-Dec 2023)
- No establishments triggered a CUP review; no referrals recommended
- Code enforcement issued citations to Decadence, Pedone's Pizza, Tower 12, American Junkie, Lighthouse Cafe, Hennessey's Tavern, and Baja Sharkeez for noise or hours violations
- Police reported 7 reports and 7 calls for service at CUP establishments; 2 were CUP violations but already reviewed
- Consent calendar includes approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a closed session to discuss litigation and a public session. The main action item is receiving a semi-annual report on fire and ambulance services from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance. The council will also consider proclamations recognizing Women's History Month and a resident for lifesaving efforts.
- Receive semi-annual report on Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance services for July-December 2023.
- Proclamation declaring March 2024 as Women's History Month.
- Proclamation recognizing Naia Lajoie for lifesaving efforts.
- Closed session to discuss litigation in the case of Eric Wilcosky v. City of Hermosa Beach.
- Approval of the meeting agenda.
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for existing litigation, followed by an open session. The open session includes a proclamation for Black History Month, a police chief update, and a consent calendar with routine items like approving meeting minutes and check registers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month
- Police Chief Update
- Ratify check registers for dates from 1/10/2024 to 2/7/2024
- Approve minutes for January 23, 2024 regular and February 15, 2024 special meetings
- Closed session on litigation: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach and Debra Lynn Faris v. City of Hermosa Beach
🗳️ How they voted (6 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, 2023. The report shows no establishments reached the threshold for a CUP review, though 10 CUP violations and 11 noise violations were cited. The commission will also approve the December 11, 2023 meeting minutes and receive a written communication.
- Tri-annual CUP report: 10 CUP violations, 11 noise violations, no referrals
- Citations issued to Decadence, Pedone's Pizza, Tower 12, American Junkie, Lighthouse Cafe, Hennessey's Tavern, Baja Sharkeez
- Approval of December 11, 2023 action minutes
- Receive and file written communication from Anthony Higgins
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council will consider a proposed 12- to 18-month community engagement plan for aging civic facilities, including a possible advisory group, and approve a professional services agreement with Fullerton Consulting Partners, LLC for technical support at a not-to-exceed amount of $43,750. The plan was continued from January 23, 2024, and follows a November 2023 study session.
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Fullerton Consulting Partners, LLC for $43,750, term ending December 31, 2025
- Receive and comment on community engagement plan for civic facilities (Attachment 1)
- Possible creation of informal civic facilities community advisory group
- Plan includes up to 6 community meetings, 14 event attendances, and online survey
- Staff to issue RFP for community outreach services if plan approved
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a new Impact Level III event. The commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to approve the Rams Draft Experience at Schumacher Plaza, Pier Plaza, and the beach south of the Pier.
- Public hearing for Rams Draft Experience special event proposal
- Hearts of Hermosa pre-event presentation
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
- Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes
CITY COUNCIL
The Hermosa Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation and an existing workers' compensation case, followed by an open session with proclamations, reports, and routine consent calendar items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on potential litigation (1 case)
- Closed session: workers' comp case Jamie Ramirez v. City of Hermosa Beach, WCAB ADJ14510104
- Announcement of 14th Annual Parking Permit Art Contest winner
- Presentation from Clean Power Alliance
- Ratify check registers for dates 12/6/2023 through 1/2/2024
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
The Public Works Commission is holding a special meeting with a presentation on the draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, director's updates, and a recommendation to consider keeping regular meeting start times at 6:00 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, with consent calendar items and public comment periods.
- Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan presentation
- Consideration of keeping regular meeting start time at 6:00 p.m.
- Approval of November 15, 2023 action minutes
- November and December activity reports
- January 2024 CIP status report
PLANNING COMMISSION
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to have no substantive business scheduled for public consideration.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will consider approving five special event fee waiver grant requests for 2024, totaling $6,959.50, and will discuss creating a concert series subcommittee. The agenda also includes post-event presentations from community groups and routine consent calendar items.
- Fee waiver requests: Walk to End Alzheimer's ($2,500), State of the Art ($667.50), You Are Enough 5K ($1,840), Easter Sunrise Mass ($1,584.50), Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis ($367.50)
- Creation of a Hermosa Beach Concert Series Subcommittee and retirement of the Community Garden Subcommittee
- Post-event presentations: Friends of the Parks (Movies at the Beach, Pumpkins in the Park), Community Chanukah Celebration, Kiwanis Tree Lot
- Parks Master Plan monthly progress report
- Consent calendar: approval of December 5, 2023 meeting minutes and November/December activity reports