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City of Hermosa Beach
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
City Council
Mayor
Justin Massey
Mayor Pro Tem
Michael Detoy
Councilmembers
Stacey Armato
Mary Campbell
Regular Meeting Agenda
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Regular Meeting - 6:00 PM
Duly Posted on January 21, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. by E.S.
Executive Team
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Kelly Orta, Community Resources Manager
City Treasurer
Karen Nowicki
City Attorney
Michael Jenkins
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Agenda Item No. Starting Page Ending Page
Agenda 114
COVID‐19 UPDATE BCHD 16 16
AMANDA GORMAN’S RECITAL OF THE HILL
WE CLIMB 17 17
CITY MANAGER REPORT
COVID‐19 Update 18 18
UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SEA
WATER BARRIER PROJECT 19 19
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 20 26
UPDATES FROM AD HOC COMMITTEES 27 27
Consent Calendar
11a 28 35
11b 36 53
11c 54 54
11d 55 55
11e 56 56
11f 57 57
11g 58 84
11h 85 90
11i 91 97
11j 98 101
11k 102 106
11l 107 108
11m 109 117
PUBLIC HEARING
13a 118 280
13b 281 281
Municipal Matters
14a 282 305
14b 306 325
14c 326 329
14d 330 369
14e 370 386
14f 387 387
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15a 388 392
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6:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:This is the time for the City Council to change the order
in which it takes up items on this agenda, remove and/or continue agenda items and
pull items from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a.21-0059 COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
b.21-0074 AMANDA GORMAN’S RECITAL OF THE HILL WE CLIMB
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT - The City Manager and staff may provide brief reports
on pending City business. Longer oral reports to be provided are as follows:
a.21-0061 COVID-19 UPDATE
b.21-0079 UPDATE ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY SEA WATER BARRIER
PROJECT
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -- ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC: This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on
any items within the Council's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items on this
agenda as to which public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City
Councilmember Reports Consent Calendar items that are not pulled for separate
consideration and Future Agenda Items), on written communications, and to request
the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda
items called City Manager Reports, City Councilmembers Reports, Consent Calendar
items that are not pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items will
only be heard at this time. Further, comments on public hearing items are heard only
during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak during
discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration;
during Public Hearings; and, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal
Matters.
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All comments from the public under this agenda item are limited to three minutes per
speaker, but this time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints. The City
Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action
will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the
Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written
communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City
management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments
directly to the City Manager.
a.21-0075 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION from Tony Higgins (Submitted 1-17-21
at 11.46 a.m.)
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION from Tony Higgins (Submitted 1-18-21
at 10.36 p.m.)
Attachments:
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS: Councilmembers may briefly respond to
public comments, may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement
or report on his or her own activities or meetings attended.
a.21-0062 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following matters will be acted upon collectively with
a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council.
Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any consent calendar item
without pulling the item for separate consideration prior to the vote on the consent
calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
member removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the
Agenda or under this item prior to the vote on the consent calendar. Items removed
will be considered under Agenda Item XII (12), with public comment permitted at that
time. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance
listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
a.REPORT
21-0063
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes:
1. January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting
01-12-21 City Council Mtg. MinutesAttachments:
b.REPORT
21-0046
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers.
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1. 12-30-2020
2. 1-7-2021
Attachments:
c.REPORT
21-0069
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT,
EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR
DECEMBER 2020
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the memorandum regarding the
December 2020 Financial Reports.
d.REPORT
21-0070
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
FOR DECEMBER 2020
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the memorandum regarding the
December 2020 City Treasurer's Report and Cash Balance Report.
e.REPORT
21-0058
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommendation:The City Treasurer recommends that the City Council approve cancellation of certain
checks.
f.REPORT
21-0057
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation received by the City to be
used for purpose noted.
g.REPORT
21-0047
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A LOCAL SALES TAX
REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT AND A SALES TAX SHARING
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR THE REDONDO MITSUBISHI
DEALERSHIP LOCATED JOINTLY IN HERMOSA BEACH AND
REDONDO BEACH
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Approving A Sales Tax
Revenue Sharing Agreement and A Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement with
the City of Redondo Beach.
1. HB RESOLUTION 2020-XX (Sales Tax Sharing)-c1
2. SR#4374 -RB_HB City Sales Tax Sharing Agreement TK011921
3. SR#4374 - Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement 011921
Attachments:
h.REPORT
21-0065
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF JANUARY 15, 2021
(Public Works Director Marnell Gibson)
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Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program
Status Report as of January 15, 2021.
Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 15, 2021Attachments:
i.REPORT
21-0066
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public
Works Commission meeting of November 18, 2020.
PWC Commission Action Minutes - November 18, 2020Attachments:
j.REPORT
21-0053
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF HERMOSA BEACH’S
SECTION OF THE COASTAL BIKE PATH AS PART OF US BIKE
ROUTE 95
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council authorize a letter to the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) in support of designating Hermosa Beach's section of the
Strand as part of the proposed U.S. Bicycle Route 95 (USBR 95) and authorize the
Mayor to sign it on behalf of the City.
Letter of SupportAttachments:
k.REPORT
21-0055
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2021
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning
Commission meeting of January 19, 2021.
Action Sheet of the January 19, 2021 Planning Commission meetingAttachments:
l.REPORT
21-0056
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the February 16, 2021 Planning
Commission tentative future agenda items.
Planning Commission February 16, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
m.REPORT
21-0067
ORDINANCE NO. 21-1424 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5.16 OF
TITLE 5 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION
AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTER
5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO STATE VIDEO
SERVICE FRANCHISES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt by title Ordinance
No. 21-1424.
21-1424 DIVCA Ordinance (2020)Attachments:
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XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION - Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be handled separately.
Public comment will be taken prior to Council deliberation and action on each item
pulled from the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a.REPORT
21-0064
APPROVAL OF 2020 IMPACT LEVEL III EVENTS INCLUDING: CBVA
TOURNAMENTS (5/30-5/31, 8/14-8/15 AND 9/4-9/5); BEACH TENNIS
TOURNAMENTS (6/5-6/6 AND 8/21-8/22); HERMOSA BEACH
TRIATHLON (6/11-6/13); JVA AND BVCA NATIONAL BEACH
CHAMPIONSHIP (7/15-7/20); AAU JUNIOR NATIONAL BEACH
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS (7/21-7/25); AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC
GAMES (7/26-7/29); AAU SOUTHERN PACIFIC SERIES
(8/6-8/8); AND SKECHERS PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK
(10/24); AND DESIGNATION OF TWO NOTHING WEEKENDS ON
6/25-6/27 AND 8/27-8/29
(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's
recommendation to include the following Impact Level III Special Events on the 2021
Special Event Calendar:
* CBVA Tournaments on Sunday, May 30-Monday, May 31; Saturday, August
14-Sunday, August 15; and Saturday, September 4-Sunday, September 5 on the
volleyball courts located north of the Pier;
* Beach Tennis Tournaments on Saturday, June 5-Sunday, June 6; and Saturday, August
21-Sunday, August 22 on the beach tennis courts north of the Pier;
* Hermosa Beach Triathlon on Friday, June 11-Sunday, June 13 on Pier Plaza, the beach
south of the Pier, and various roads;
* JVA and BVCA National Beach Championship on Thursday, July 15-Tuesday, July 20
on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier and the beach tennis courts;
* AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships on Wednesday, July 21-Sunday,
July 25 on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier;
* AAU Junior Olympic Games on Monday, July 26-Thursday, July 29 on the volleyball
courts north and south of the Pier;
* AAU Southern Pacific Series on Friday, August 6-Sunday, August 8 on the volleyball
courts north of the Pier; and
* Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 24, on the pier head and
the strand north of the Pier.
2. Approve the designation of two Nothing Weekends on the 2021 Special Event Calendar
on Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27 and Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29.
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1. 2021 Tentative Special Events Calendar
2. "CBVA Tournaments" Special Event Application
3. "Beach Tennis Tournaments" Special Event Application
4. "Hermosa Beach Triathlon" Special Event Application
5. "JVA & BVCA National Beach Championship" Special Event
Application
6. "AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championship" Special Event
Application
7. "West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games" Special Event Application
8. "AAU Southern Pacific Series" Special Event Application
9. "Skechers' Pier to Pier Friendship Walk" Special Event Application
Attachments:
b.REPORT
21-0008
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION
OF APPROXIMATELY $97,533 OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR
SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION, AUTHORIZING USE OF
CDBG FUNDS FOR CONTRACTORS, AND GRANTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A
NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council continue the Public Hearing to the February 9,
2021 meeting for Staff to consider new funding allocation options and how they affect
prior commitments.
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a.REPORT
21-0068
RECEIVE VERBAL REPORT ON EMERGENCY
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH PANDEMIC-RELATED HEALTH
ORDERS FROM BOTH THE CITY AND THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal and Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
1. Hermosa Beach_Table of COVID-19 Related Actions.pdfAttachments:
b.REPORT
21-0077
ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING AND
EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DURING THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS
CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY
(City Attorney Michael Jenkins)
(Assistant City Attorney Lauren Langer)
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Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council:
1. adopt an Urgency Ordinance No 21-XXXXU of the City of Hermosa Beach to clarify and
extend the commercial and portions of the residential eviction moratorium through March
31, 2021, setting forth the facts constituting such urgency (Attachment 1); and
2. direct staff to bring back additional revisions to the residential eviction moratorium on
February 9th to conform to any action by the State Legislature to extend statewide
eviction protection for evictions related to non-payment of rent due to COVID-19, if
necessary. If statewide protections are not extended by January 31st, provide direction
on whether to reinstate a local residential eviction moratorium for non-payment of rent due
to COVID-19, or defer to Los Angeles County's countywide eviction protections.
The urgency ordinance requires four-fifths vote of the city council and if approved, will take
effect immediately.
1. Urgency Ord Re. Eviction Moratorium
2. Urgency Ord Re. Eviction Moratorium REDLINE
Attachments:
c.REPORT
21-0071
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO
CONDUCTING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council approve and adopt a resolution requesting the
County of Los Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk render services for a Special
Municipal Election to be held May 11, 2021.
21-7270 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES
Attachments:
d.REPORT
21-0072
CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SERVICES WITH
LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the third amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Laura Mecoy
Communications, LLC. to extend Public Information Officer Services for a one-year term
ending January 31, 2022 for an annual amount of $72,000; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached third
amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney (Attachment 1).
1. Draft Third Amendment to PIO Contract
2. 2018 PIO Contract, First Amendment and Second Amendment
Attachments:
e.REPORT
21-0076
BROWN ACT DEMAND FILED BY ALASTAIR HAMBLIN, JED
SANFORD, AND ANTHONY HIGGINS
(City Attorney Michael Jenkins)
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Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council:
1. receive and file this report;
2. acknowledge that the "written communications" item in the Demand Letters was never
removed from a City Council agenda, and will remain on the agenda unless there is
action by the Council to remove it; and
3. direct the City Attorney to send response letters pursuant to Government Code �
54960.1(c)(2), communicating the City Council's determination that:
a. the first portion of the Hamblin Demand was filed untimely as to all meetings preceding
December 5, 2020; and
b. the portions of Hamblin Demand, the Sanford Demand, and the Higgins Demand
incorrectly assert Brown Act violations where no violations occurred, and as such, the
City Council need not cure or correct the challenged actions.
1. Alastair Hamblin Letter (Submitted 1-5-21 at 11.58am)
2. Jed Sanford Letter (Submitted 1-5-21 at 11.59am)
3. Tony Higgins Letter (Submitted 1-3-21 at 5.51 a.m.)
Attachments:
f.21-0078 A SAFER PROSPECT TRAFFIC SAFETY DEMONSTRATION
(Continued to February 9, 2021)
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Requests from Councilmembers for possible future
agenda items and questions from Councilmembers regarding the status of future
agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the
sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future agenda. No
public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan
when considering new items. The existing list of future agenda items below is for
information only.
a.21-0073 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda.pdfAttachments:
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
February 3, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
February 9, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 23, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 3, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
March 9, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 18, 2021 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with School Board
March 23, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 7, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
April 13, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 21, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - FY 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program
April 27, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 5, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
May 11, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 25, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 27, 2021 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 2, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
June 8, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Budget Adoption)
June 22, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 7, 2021 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Study Session
July 13, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 22, 2021 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards/Commissions
July 27, 2021 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
February 1, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
February 2, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
February 16, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 1, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
March 2, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
March 16, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 17, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
April 5, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
April 20, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 3, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
May 4, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 18, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 19, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
June 1, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 7, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
June 15, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 6, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 12, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
July 21, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
July 20, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 2, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
August 3, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 17, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 13, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
September 21, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 15, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
October 4, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
October 5, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 19, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 1, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
November 2, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 16, 2021 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 17, 2021 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
December 6, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
December 7, 2021 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 13, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
January 18, 2021 - Monday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
February 15, 2021 - Monday - President's Day
May 31, 2021 - Monday - Memorial Day
July 5, 2021 - Monday - Independence Day Observed
September 6, 2021 - Monday - Labor Day
November 11, 2021 - Thursday - Veteran's Day
November 25, 2021 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
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COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM
BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
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AMANDA GORMAN’S RECITAL OF THE HILL WE CLIMB
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication.
Attachments:
1.Email from Tony Higgins dated January 17, 2021
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From:tony higgins
To:Eduardo Sarmiento
Subject:Traffic jams after Lane reconfigurations
Date:Sunday, January 17, 2021 11:46:07 AM
START WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Dear City Manager LowenthalDear Mayor Massey
Dear Council and Commission Members,
Subject: Written Communication on 27th street
With the full block long traffic jams we are now seeing routinely on Gould (aka 27th st) adjacent to valley park our neighborhood sees a lot of people rushing to outsmart other drivers
by taking side streets.
Many of these drivers converge at 27th and Morningside. With these traffic jams people cut in front of others who are waiting for the intersection to clear; so there is a lot of honking,
impatience and reckless behavior.
I fear that someone is going to pick off a pedestrian.
27th and Morningside is a very busy pedestrian crossing given valley park
And to make matters worse almost every day i see children on bikes blow the intersection without stopping.
A very low speed crash can easily kill a child on a bike.
But this is what can happen when you use the Covid tragedy to bypass the formal EIR process.
Regarding the Pier and Hermosa Ave Lane Reconfigurations:
(1) I have to wonder if the city traffic analysis predicted this chaos, danger and the backups weare experiencing?
(2) Does the city expect this chaos to end once the single lane construction is completed on
Pier & Hermosa Ave OR does the city expect to continue to see daily full block backups andthe consequent noise, pollution and danger in our neighborhood??
Is this the new normal for 27th??
(3) If so, did the city warn the residents of Gould adjacent to valley park that we should expect
this chaos and if NOT, why not???
(4) Has the city defined clear guidelines for returning the Hermosa and Pier Ave to theirnormal configuration, such as: When inside dining is permitted by the county at say 50%
occupancy, the City WILL return the street to its normal 2 lane configuration and do therequired CEQA EIR?
(5) In my view one cannot ignore the possibility that the cities intention is to drag out the
single lane configuration for as long as possible and use the Covid tragedy as a tactic to avoida formal CEQA EIR.
It’s absurd to think the reconfiguration of the only east west truck route in the city and a major
commuter route does not require an EIR.
And by meaningful evidence i mean firm understandable commitments on when the so-calledtemporary single lane configuration will be reversed OR whether or not the project plan even
include estimates on the cost to return the streets to the normal configuration AND commit themoney to do this??????
(6) Will the city now commit to returning the street to its normal configuration when the
Covid crisis is somewhat mitigated or is it the cities intention to simply DELAY CEQA EIRand slow-track the EIR .
Any reasonable citizen would have to ask if money for returning the streets to their normal
configuration has NOT been committed we may be will we be told when the time comes thatbecause of city budget shortfalls due to Covid this so-called temporary measure needs to be
extended indefinitely. No?
CAN YOU OFFER ANY MEANINGFUL ASSURANCES THIS IS NOT THE CASE?
In my view the rush to implement the lane closures without a formal CEQA EIR was nolonger needed BECAUSE the pandemic shows no signs of abating for at least the next 8
months
This is even more likely as new vastly more infectious strain (U.K. variant) is predicted tobecome the dominant Covid strain in LA county in the next 6-8 weeks and given the vaccine
rollout is NOT going exactly as planned i doubt any responsible county health official wouldrecommend multi household dining.
Please also note every other city where the UK variant has gained a foothold this strain has
doubled its prevalence every WEEK.
FINALLY, that the city would allocate public funds to support restaurant owners, manyof whom (not all) intentionally subverted the county outdoor dining ban in the midst of araging pandemic when our local hospitals are being absolutely overwhelmed; well thatstinks to high heaven.
Anthony Higgins
END
From:tony higgins
To:Eduardo Sarmiento
Subject:More single lane insanity
Date:Monday, January 18, 2021 10:36:35 PM
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Dear City Clerk
Please add this as another written communication to the city council
Thank you
Anthony Higgins
START
18 January 2021
Dear Mayor Massey
Dear Council Members
Subj: Failure to Recognize the Obvious
76% of People Hospitalized for COVID-19 Have Symptoms Months Later
It’s not just that the new 50% more infectious U.K. Covid strain is set to
become the dominant in LA county in the next 8 weeks and will kill a lot
more people just because more people will get infected; it’s far more than
that.
Please consider the new more infectious strain will result in far morehospitalizations too.
Sure it is well known that Covid will kill 1-2% even with the best treatment
and with more infections we will have more deaths.
That’s the tip of the iceberg.
New research has found that 76 percent of people who had been
hospitalized for COVID-19 experienced at least one lingering
symptom 6 months after recovering.
Long-term symptoms affect people of all ages and have occurred in
people with mild, moderate, and severe COVID-19.
Doctors suspect the risk factors include genetics, inflammation, and
abnormal immune responses.
See URL below
THE NEW STRAIN IS GOING TO BRING A LOT MORE INFECTIONS
AND HOSPITALIZATIONS.
IT WOULD BE INSANE TO PLAN FOR ANYTHING LESS
I don’t think anyone in their right mind would recommend opening indoor
or outdoor dining before with a new more infectious strain of Covid is
contained the in LA county.
As Doctor Fauci said it will likely be 8 months enough people are
vaccinated and herd immunity STARTS to kick in.
On the same day (December) Dr Fauci also said it will be the end of the
year before things start to return to normal and only then if people mask
up, the vaccine rollout goes very well and we get our testing and tracing
house in order.
I sent you those the news coverage on these statements earlier so don’t
deny it.
I don’t think the LA County DHS is going to allow outdoor dining anytime
before herd immunity has arrived to LA County. Do you have different
information?
I don’t think even our city manager and council members who ignored the
advice of their own medical experts for far to long and looked the other
way as restaurant owners subverted County Covid safey protocols while
the pandemic exploded all around us would be so reckless as to ignoreour medical experts advice against multi household outdoor dining and
even single household dining now.
So given this and given the fact that it’s likely to be 9-18 months beforeconditions are conducive to outdoor dining AND given we are supposed to
be avoiding crowds anyway there is simply no justification for the single
lane configurations on Hermosa and Pier Ave right now.
Do it right for a change.
Back out the single lane changes and use this time to do the CEQA EIR
that must be done before you make significant changes to the only eastwest truck route and one heaviest used commuter roads in the city. That’s
the law.
Stop using the Covid crisis to ram this down our throats by declaring this isa necessary temporary measure to prop up the business community and
do the CEQA environmental analysis NOW!
Use this time to do it right.
Anthony Higgins
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/over-75-percent-of-people-
hospitalized-with-covid-19-have-symptoms-months-later
The picture shows traffic traffic backed up all the way from Ardmore to Manhattan Ave
today; a distance of about 1/2 a mile
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UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes:
1.January 12, 2021 Regular Meeting
Due to staffing shortages in the City Clerk’s office, the following minutes will be provided as soon as
they become available.
1.May 12, 2020 Regular Meeting
2.May 21, 2020 Special Meeting
3.May 26, 2020 Special Meeting
4.June 9, 2020 Regular Meeting
5.June 23, 2020 Special Meeting
6.September 29, 2020 Joint Meeting of the City Council and Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources Advisory Commission
Respectfully Submitted by: Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Closed Session 5:00 P.M Regular Session 6:00 P.M.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
City Council
Justin Massey, Mayor
Michael Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem
Stacy Armato, Councilmember
Mary Campbell, Councilmember
Hany Fangary, Councilmember
I. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting of the City of Hermosa Beach met via a virtual
meeting held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom
March 17, 2020 on the above date. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Massey at
6:13 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led Mayor Massey
III. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor
Massey
Absent: None
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Michael Jenkins reported that Closed session was called to order at 5 p.m.
with no members of the public providing public comment. Attorney Jenkins shared that
there was no reportable action from closed session.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Massey provided an update on the results of the Beach Cities Toy Drive and Tree
Lot. He shared that a record number of toys were donated by residents and businesses.
He also gave special thanks to Hermosa Cyclery for once again donating bicycles, Bay
Packing for 24 pallets of toys, and to Peter Tucker and J.R. Reviczky for their leadership.
Mayor Massey also provided an update on the Kiwanis Club’s Annual Tree Lot. He shared
that it was a great success, selling 2,500 trees. He gave special thanks to George Barks
for his leadership, and to all the Kiwanis Club volunteers. He added that both events
benefit local charities.
Mayory Massey closed by providing a reminder of the 10th Annual Wyland National
Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation that begins in April.
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Armato motioned to approve the agenda, seconded by
Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a. COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
b. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER OF THE 11TH ANNUAL PARKING
PERMIT ART CONTEST
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager Lowenthal provided a COVID-19 update and gave the latest
information regarding vaccinations. She then provided an update regarding McCormick
ambulance, and the additional strain being felt related to the COVID-19 holiday surges.
She went on to share an update on Hermosa medical point of dispensing site, also
know as MPOD. She then provided a report on the Hermosa Police Department and
multifaceted progress being made to improve both service to the community. She
continued by providing an update on the Strand enforcement given the challenges
being faced with increased use in electric bicycles and scooters on the Strand. She
then pivoted to the Hermosa Beach Police Departments collaboration with Project 529,
aiming to create a national database to register bicycles. She closed her report by
updating Council on the summer concert provider 5B Artist + Media, announcing the
groups decision not to extend an existing agreement due to difficulties brought on by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
IX. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS/ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public provided public comment:
1. Jessica Guheen
2. Kent Allen
3. Dean Francois
4. Sara Harper
5. Trent Larson
6. Lindsey Jones
7. Laura Pina
8. Steve Izant
9. Jessica Craig
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
X. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Campbell and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy gave an update on their
attendance at the recent Economic Development Subcommittee meeting.
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Armato pulled item 11g from the consent calendar for separate
consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the balance of the consent
calendar, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous
consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
a. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
b. CHECK REGISTERS
c. REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT,
EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR NOVEMBER
2020
d. CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
e. ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2020
f. PLANNING COMMISSION TENTAIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
DECEMBER 15, 2020
h. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY
REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2020
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
g. ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Councilmember Armato shared the reason for pulling the item. She requested
item eight (8) of the Planning Commission Action Sheet be addressed by City
Council after receiving feedback from residents. Mayor Pro Tem Detoy supported
the request to bring the item back at a Public Hearing of the City Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the balance of the Planning
Commission Action Sheet, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS – TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH REPEALING EXISTING
CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION AND
REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO
STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
No public comment was provided on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by
Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a. RECEIVE VERBAL REPORT ON EMERGENCY ENFORCEMENT MEASURES
TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH PANDEMIC-RELATED HEALTH ORDERS
FROM BOTH THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
Chief LeBaron provided an update on enforcement measures to ensure compliance with
pandemic related health orders.
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
b. CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO FILL THE CURRENT
VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
The following people provided public comment:
1. John David
2. Trent Larson
3. George Barks
4. Dean Francois
5. David Grethen
Council had a robust discussion regarding the options available to fill the Council
vacancy. After listening to the public comments and reading the various
communications provided by the Hermosa Community, the Council elected to hold a
special election on May 11, 2021.
City Attorney Michael Jenkins suggested the Council vote once to approve all the
election related resolutions and take a separate vote on the approval of the special
election.
MOTION TO APPROVE ELECTION RESOLUTIONS: Councilmember Armato moved
to approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Campbell. Motion carried
by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
MOTION TO APPROVE SPECIAL ELECTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to
approve the item, seconded by Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by
unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES: None
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
c. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
HERMOSA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE (HBLL) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE
SOUTHEAST FIELD AT CLARK STADIUM
The following people participated in public comment:
1. David Grethen
2. Craig Cadwallder
3. Jessica Guheen
4. Barbara Ellman
MOTION: Councilmember Armato moved to approve the item, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem. Motion carried by majority consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, and Mayor Pro Tem Detoy
NOES: Mayor Massey
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
d. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE ON-
CALL ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR UNDERGROUNDING
UTILITY DISTRICTS
MOTION: Councilmember Campbell moved to approve the item, seconded by
Councilmember Armato. Motion carried by unanimous consent.
AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Armato, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
NOES : None
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a. TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There was no discussion on this item.
(Complete audio and video is available upon request at the City Clerk’s office or can be
accessed by clicking the following link. 1-12-21 Regular City Council Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massey adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers.
Attachments:
1.Check Register 12/30/2020
2.Check Register 01/07/2021
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Check Register
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
96490 12/30/2020 ATHENS SERVICES 9243930 CITYWIDE SWEEP/PORTER SRVC/ SEP 202016660
001-3104-4201 16,353.92
001-3301-4201 10,898.50
001-3304-4201 1,501.69
001-6101-4201 1,601.23
CITYWIDE STEAM CLEAN/SEP 20209243930A
001-3104-4201 1,713.17
001-3301-4201 9,208.20
001-3304-4201 213.85
CITYWIDE SCRUBBER SRVC/ SEP 20209243930B
001-3104-4201 2,389.85
001-3301-4201 6,595.91
001-3304-4201 1,529.48
SCRUBBER SERVICE - PIER AVE/ SEP 20209243930C
001-3301-4201 1,720.68
CITYWIDE SWEEP/PORTER SRVC/ OCT 20209400153
001-3104-4201 16,353.92
001-3301-4201 10,898.50
001-3304-4201 1,501.69
001-6101-4201 1,601.23
STEAM CLEAN/ OCT 20209400153A
001-3104-4201 1,713.17
001-3301-4201 8,289.97
001-3304-4201 320.92
Total : 94,405.8816660
96491 12/30/2020 B.D. WHITE TOP SOIL CO., INC.84243 SAND FOR SOUTH PARK13737
001-6101-4309 125.00
001-6101-4309 11.88
Total : 136.8813737
96492 12/30/2020 BRANDL, PHILIPP PO 35755 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 6387 REFUND22175
001-3305 80.00
Total : 80.0022175
96493 12/30/2020 CA ASSOC CODE ENFORCE OFFICERS 300012984 CACEO FOR MEAH STAFFORD12504
001-4201-4315 95.00
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(Continued)Total : 95.00 96493 12/30/2020 CA ASSOC CODE ENFORCE OFFICERS12504
96494 12/30/2020 CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 4034817097 DETECTIVE COPIER/9-11 TO 12-10-202010838
715-2101-4201 378.70
Total : 378.7010838
96495 12/30/2020 CASTILLO, CYNTHIA PO 35756 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 5408 DISMISSED22177
001-3305 100.00
Total : 100.0022177
96496 12/30/2020 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RE-PW-20090801440 ARTESIA BLVD MEDIAN MAINT/ AUG 202000879
105-2601-4303 218.41
ARTESIA BLVD MEDIAN MAINT/ NOV 2020RE-PW-20120703294
105-2601-4303 109.20
Total : 327.6100879
96497 12/30/2020 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AP0241676 BACKFLOW DEVICES12964
001-6101-4251 74.00
BACKFLOW DEVICESAR0262943
001-6101-4251 37.00
BACKFLOW DEVICESAR0262944
001-6101-4251 37.00
BACKFLOW DEVICESAR0262945
001-6101-4251 37.00
BACKFLOW DEVICESAR0262946
001-6101-4251 37.00
Total : 222.0012964
96498 12/30/2020 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12030 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/NOV 202007853
160-3102-4201 20,814.36
Total : 20,814.3607853
96499 12/30/2020 FAMILY THEATRE INC PO 35766 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT16932
001-4601-4221 1,673.00
Total : 1,673.0016932
96500 12/30/2020 FJR PACIFIC, INC.23059 CITYWIDE A/C MAINT/NOV 202021217
001-4204-4201 1,750.00
Total : 1,750.0021217
12/30/2020
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
96501 12/30/2020 FRONTIER 310-372-6186-0831895 CITY HALL CANON FAX LINE/DEC 202019884
001-1141-4304 12.41
001-1201-4304 12.42
001-1202-4304 12.41
001-1203-4304 12.42
001-1121-4304 12.42
EOC LANDLINES/ DEC 2020310-379-0652-1216195
001-1201-4304 64.75
Total : 126.8319884
96502 12/30/2020 GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS 2020-0001 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS/DEC 202022096
001-2101-4201 1,987.00
POLYGRAPHS/ DEC 20202020-0002P
001-2101-4201 400.00
Total : 2,387.0022096
96503 12/30/2020 GLEOW LLC 0178 ALL HANDS RESILIENCE AND WELL-BEING WORK21692
001-1203-4317 1,750.00
Total : 1,750.0021692
96504 12/30/2020 GOLDEN TOUCH CLEANING, INC.67683 JANITORIAL SRVCS/CITY BLDGS/NOV 202020627
001-4204-4201 6,861.00
157-2702-4201 3,866.69
Total : 10,727.6920627
96505 12/30/2020 GROH, MARK LEE HB-011 CITATION HEARING EXAMINER SERVICES/ DEC21597
001-1204-4201 144.00
Total : 144.0021597
96506 12/30/2020 LA CO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 210650BL MAT REQ 435217/PRISONER MEALS OCT 202000151
001-2101-4306 68.60
Total : 68.6000151
96507 12/30/2020 LA SUPERIOR COURT - TORRANCE PO 35745 CITATION PAYMENT SURCHARGES/NOV 202000118
001-3302 58,186.10
Total : 58,186.1000118
96508 12/30/2020 LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 11-2020 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER/NOV 202020347
157-2702-4201 6,000.00
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(Continued)Total : 6,000.00 96508 12/30/2020 LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS LLC20347
96509 12/30/2020 LEONARD, GIRELLI PO 35757 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 5405 REFUND22174
001-3305 75.00
Total : 75.0022174
96510 12/30/2020 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES 57113 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES/NOV 202018071
001-6101-4201 21,200.00
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES/NOV 202057114
105-2601-4201 3,600.00
PALM TREE REPLACEMENT57249
105-2601-4201 430.00
Total : 25,230.0018071
96511 12/30/2020 OFFICE DEPOT 140968917001 MAT REQ 874061/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 202013114
001-1202-4305 39.40
MAT REQ 874061/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 2020140969341001
001-1202-4305 33.92
MAT REQ 863089/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 2020141631127001
001-4101-4305 70.91
MAT REQ 791283/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 2020143213282001
001-2101-4305 93.48
MAT REQ 791480/OFFICE SUPPLIES/ DEC 2020143432500001
001-4202-4305 49.62
MAT REQ 791480/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 2020143433110001
001-4202-4305 7.98
MAT REQ 435052/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 2020143701987001
001-1204-4305 79.88
Total : 375.1913114
96512 12/30/2020 PEP BOYS Stmt Date 11/25/20 AUTO SUPPLIES/JUL - NOV 202000608
715-2101-4311 402.18
715-3102-4311 24.09
715-3104-4310 61.13
715-3302-4311 87.76
715-4206-4309 21.89
Total : 597.0500608
96513 12/30/2020 PITNEY BOWES INC 1015769444 POSTAGE METER SCALE RENTAL/JAN-JUN 202013838
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96513 12/30/2020 (Continued)PITNEY BOWES INC13838
715-1208-4201 57.00
POSTAGE METER SCALE RENTAL/JUL-DEC 20201016991561
715-1208-4201 57.00
POSTAGE METER RENTAL/ SEP 30 - DEC 29, 23104380711
715-1208-4201 644.19
Total : 758.1913838
96514 12/30/2020 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-47055 SPLASH GUARD FOR SNAKE15103
160-3102-4309 75.00
160-3102-4309 7.13
Total : 82.1315103
96515 12/30/2020 PROSUM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SIN028357A NETWORK UPGRADE LABOR11539
715-1206-4201 6,142.50
Total : 6,142.5011539
96516 12/30/2020 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY Stmt Date 12/28/2020 YARD UNIFORMS, TOWELS, & MATS/NOV & DEC17676
001-2101-4309 99.24
001-3104-4309 72.54
001-3302-4309 89.34
001-4202-4314 364.60
001-4204-4309 239.88
715-4206-4309 59.04
Total : 924.6417676
96517 12/30/2020 RASHKIN, REBECCA PO 35758 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 5505 REFUND22176
001-3305 50.00
Total : 50.0022176
96518 12/30/2020 SOCAL GAS 011 004 5767 8 YARD BLDS NATURAL GAS/NOV 202000170
001-4204-4303 28.84
YARD CNG STATION/VEHICLE FUEL/ NOV 2020170-781-3287 9
715-6101-4310 45.95
715-4204-4310 45.95
715-3104-4310 45.96
Total : 166.7000170
96519 12/30/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 2-00-989-7315 ELECTRICITY/ OCT & NOV 202000159
001-3104-4303 640.10
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96519 12/30/2020 (Continued)SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO00159
001-4204-4303 1,568.47
105-2601-4303 2,912.86
ELECTRICITY/OCT & NOV 20202-01-414-1071
001-4204-4303 8,161.49
105-2601-4303 253.70
ELECTRICITY/ OCT & NOV 20202-01-414-2152
001-6101-4303 1,367.10
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-01-414-3747
105-2601-4303 26.20
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-01-414-3994
160-3102-4201 56.56
ELECTRICITY/ OCT & NOV 20202-01-414-4281
105-2601-4303 19,945.85
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-09-076-5850
001-4204-4303 136.44
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-19-024-1604
001-4204-4303 530.75
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-20-128-4825
001-3304-4304 1,769.70
ELECTRICITY/ NOV 20202-20-984-6369
105-2601-4303 67.46
ELECTRICITY - BAL DUE/ SEP 20202-23-725-4420
001-4204-4303 0.09
Total : 37,436.7700159
96520 12/30/2020 TAJALLI, AMIR PO 35759 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 6178 REFUND22178
001-3305 50.00
Total : 50.0022178
96521 12/30/2020 THE COUNSELING TEAM INTERNATIO 77842 POLICE DEPT COUNSELING SRVCS/ NOV 202020121
001-1203-4320 500.00
Total : 500.0020121
96522 12/30/2020 TIREHUB LLC 17688582 FLEET MAINTENANCE/VEHICLE TIRES/HB621146
715-2101-4311 739.13
Total : 739.1321146
96523 12/30/2020 TR COPY & PRINTING COMPANY 7785 RETURN SERVICE REQUEST WINDOW ENVELOPES15279
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96523 12/30/2020 (Continued)TR COPY & PRINTING COMPANY15279
001-1204-4305 288.00
001-1204-4305 27.36
Total : 315.3615279
96524 12/30/2020 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC 20203643 PLAN CHECK-603 LONGFELLOW/ OCT 202015901
001-4202-4201 700.00
PLAN CHECK-3226 MORNINGSIDE/ OCT 202020203644
001-4202-4201 700.00
PLAN CHECK-2806 MORNINGSIDE/ OCT 202020203645
001-4202-4201 700.00
Total : 2,100.0015901
96525 12/30/2020 TRIANGLE HARDWARE Stmt Date 12/31/20 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/ DEC 202000123
001-3104-4309 174.12
001-4204-4309 1,797.04
001-6101-4309 366.42
715-4206-4309 147.91
001-2021 76.64
001-2022 -76.64
Total : 2,485.4900123
96526 12/30/2020 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 1120200313 DIG ALERTS / NOV 202008207
161-3109-4201 104.05
DIG ALERTS STATE FEES/NOV 2020dsb20196565
161-3109-4201 42.66
Total : 146.7108207
96527 12/30/2020 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, PARS #6746019200PO 35414 PARS/OPEB CONTRIBUTIONS/DEC 202014528
001-1101-4190 141.00
001-1121-4190 607.00
001-1201-4190 2,349.00
001-1202-4190 1,908.00
001-1203-4190 721.00
001-1204-4190 1,062.00
001-2101-4190 14,819.00
001-3104-4190 995.00
001-3301-4190 100.00
001-3302-4190 3,197.00
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96527 12/30/2020 (Continued)UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, PARS #674601920014528
001-4101-4190 1,378.00
001-4201-4190 1,414.00
001-4202-4190 2,267.00
001-4204-4190 734.00
001-4601-4190 1,095.00
001-6101-4190 944.00
105-2601-4190 199.00
160-3102-4190 257.00
161-3109-4190 179.00
715-4206-4190 536.00
Total : 34,902.0014528
96528 12/30/2020 UPTIME COMPUTER SERVICE 31939 MONTHLY PRINTER MAINTENANCE/ JAN 202104768
715-1206-4201 461.00
Total : 461.0004768
550932 12/28/2020 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE 12/21/20 WORK COMP CLAIMS/ DEC 202014691
705-1217-4324 13,073.65
Total : 13,073.6514691
624059 9/17/2020 J P MORGAN 91720 BEACH DR ASSESS DIST BOND PYMT,14299
611-2252 31,978.52
Total : 31,978.5214299
1631001 12/14/2020 PITNEY BOWES INC 12/30/2020 Check Run POSTAGE METER REFILL/DEC 202013838
001-1203-4305 1,000.00
Total : 1,000.0013838
5139919 12/23/2020 DEPT OF HEALTH CARE SRVS/GEMT GEM012138EH MED TRANSPORT QUALITY ASSURE FEE/JAN-MAR21347
001-1201-4251 6,879.90
Total : 6,879.9021347
690079071 12/23/2020 SOCAL GAS 12/30/2020 Check Run CITY BLDGS NATURAL GAS/ NOV 202000170
001-4204-4303 308.67
Total : 308.6700170
849483808 11/30/2020 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1496006112 UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS/ JUL - SEP 202001397
705-1215-4186 55.46
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(Continued)Total : 55.46 849483808 11/30/2020 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT01397
1174575136 11/30/2020 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L1496006112a UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS/ JUL - SEP 202001397
705-1215-4186 15,214.04
Total : 15,214.0401397
1421580320 11/30/2020 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT 0-405-968-672 UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS/ APR - JUN 2001397
705-1215-4186 17,244.43
Total : 17,244.4301397
Bank total : 398,666.18 47 Vouchers for bank code :boa
398,666.18Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 47
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 9 inclusive, of the check
register for 12/30/2020 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 01/20/2021
01/07/2021
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
96529 1/7/2021 3V SIGNS AND GRAPHICS LLC 11810 NUMBERS FOR BANNER17339
105-2601-4201 79.02
105-2601-4201 7.51
Total : 86.5317339
96530 1/7/2021 AFSHANI, VICTORIA PO 35786 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 5910 REFUND22186
001-3305 90.00
Total : 90.0022186
96531 1/7/2021 ATHENS SERVICES 9400153B SCRUBBER SERVICE/ NOV 202016660
001-3301-4201 6,213.54
001-3304-4201 764.74
CITYWIDE SWEEP/STEAM CLEAN/PORTER SRVC/N9546670
001-3104-4201 16,353.92
001-3301-4201 10,898.50
001-3304-4201 1,501.69
001-6101-4201 1,601.23
STEAM CLEAN/NOV 20209546670A
001-3104-4201 1,320.48
001-3301-4201 5,254.07
001-3304-4201 213.85
Total : 44,122.0216660
96532 1/7/2021 BARROWS, PATRICK PO 35704 INSTRUCTOR PYMT/9082-9093,9106, 9108, 9117271
001-4601-4221 4,762.80
Total : 4,762.8017271
96533 1/7/2021 BEACH GIRL PROPERTIES LLC 261 PARKING METERS - 70 14TH STREET/ DEC16371
001-3842 650.00
PARKING METERS - 70 14TH STREET/ JAN 21262
001-3842 650.00
Total : 1,300.0016371
96534 1/7/2021 BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC 83884361 MAT REQ 791288/MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ DEC 2008482
001-2101-4306 652.16
Total : 652.1608482
96535 1/7/2021 CA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSN 394928 MEMBERSHIP FOR DANNY RODRIGUEZ15454
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96535 1/7/2021 (Continued)CA WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSN15454
001-4202-4315 192.00
Total : 192.0015454
96536 1/7/2021 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE 6686 STAMPS/DEC 202000262
001-1121-4305 70.08
REBAND STAMP/ JAN 216690
001-1202-4305 24.64
Total : 94.7200262
96537 1/7/2021 CDWG 5547628 PRINTER TONER/ DEC 202009632
001-2101-4306 152.16
Total : 152.1609632
96538 1/7/2021 CHARM-TEX, INC.0237541-IN JAIL SUPPLIES19277
001-2101-4306 52.90
JAIL SUPPLIES0237944-IN
001-2101-4306 126.90
Total : 179.8019277
96539 1/7/2021 EBS GENERAL ENGINEERING INC 55148NN ADA CURB RAMPS/SIDEWALK IMPROVE/SEP 202021337
147-8160-4201 77,858.73
Total : 77,858.7321337
96540 1/7/2021 ELITE PRIVATE INVESTIGATION 202019 INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS/NOV 202022113
001-2101-4201 2,941.99
INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATIONS/DEC 2020202020
001-2101-4201 560.00
Total : 3,501.9922113
96541 1/7/2021 FAMILY THEATRE INC 35706 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/ CLASS 911216932
001-4601-4221 756.00
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/ CLASS # 9128, 9131,PO 35806
001-4601-4221 1,477.00
Total : 2,233.0016932
96542 1/7/2021 FENCE MASTERS 886 SOUTH PARK FENCE INSTALLATION21847
157-2702-4201 2,850.00
Total : 2,850.0021847
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96543 1/7/2021 GLEOW LLC 0208 ALL HANDS MEETING/ DEC 202021692
001-1201-4201 1,250.00
Total : 1,250.0021692
96544 1/7/2021 INDEPENDENT STATIONERS SI00414497 MAT REQ 791289/OFFICE SUPPLIES/ DEC 202016742
001-2101-4305 70.98
Total : 70.9816742
96545 1/7/2021 IPS GROUP INC INV55198 PARKING METER WIRELESS/CC FEES/NOV 202019314
001-3302-4201 10,402.35
Total : 10,402.3519314
96546 1/7/2021 JOHNSON, VICTORIA PO 35817 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PSO JOHNSON21587
001-2101-4317 3,186.45
Total : 3,186.4521587
96547 1/7/2021 MANHATTAN BEACH TOYOTA T0CS672894 REPLACE KEY FOB - HB10/DEC 202021517
715-2101-4311 429.03
Total : 429.0321517
96548 1/7/2021 MANHATTAN BEACH, CITY OF 15-05955 MEDIAN MAINTENANCE00183
105-2601-4251 2,351.82
Total : 2,351.8200183
96549 1/7/2021 MCGOVERN, AMBER Receipt 2002569.003 CLASS 9092 DUPLICATE ENROLLMENT REFUND22029
001-2111 75.00
Total : 75.0022029
96550 1/7/2021 MUNISERVICES LLC INV06-010554 UUT AUDIT SERVICES/OCT-DEC 202010324
001-1202-4201 2,500.00
Total : 2,500.0010324
96551 1/7/2021 OFFICE DEPOT 143684295001 MAT REQ 435401/OFFICE SUPPLIES/DEC 202013114
001-1202-4305 18.60
001-1208-4305 56.24
MAT REQ 791491/COVID SUPPLIES/ DEC 2020145127245001
157-2702-4305 61.23
Total : 136.0713114
96552 1/7/2021 PARTEK SOLUTIONS INC 24980 PARKING METER PAPER ROLLS14694
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96552 1/7/2021 (Continued)PARTEK SOLUTIONS INC14694
001-3302-4309 692.76
PARKING CITATIONS AND ENVELOPES24983
001-3302-4309 1,740.00
PARKING CITATIONS AND ENVELOPES24986
001-3302-4309 1,437.00
Total : 3,869.7614694
96553 1/7/2021 PROPAC INC 372289 PURCHASE OF SHELTER SUPPLIES19378
001-1201-5402 8,667.78
Total : 8,667.7819378
96554 1/7/2021 PROSUM TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SIN029574 DATTO SERVER CLOUD LICENSING/DEC 202011539
715-1206-4201 1,957.55
ONSITE TECH/1 ADD'L DAY PER WK/ DEC 2020SIN029575
715-1206-4201 2,184.00
REMOTE SUPPORT LICENSING/ DEC 2020SIN029599
157-2702-4201 264.00
IT SUPPORT SERVICES/DEC 2020SIN029600
715-1206-4201 16,096.21
Total : 20,501.7611539
96555 1/7/2021 PSOMAS 167346 SEWER IMPROVEMENT DESIGN SRVS/SEP25-OCT213608
160-8421-4201 4,839.28
SEWER IMPROVEMENT DESIGN/OCT 23 - NOV 19168352
160-8421-4201 2,220.00
Total : 7,059.2813608
96556 1/7/2021 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC 52402 PRE EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION FOR POLICE OFF19904
001-2101-4201 800.00
Total : 800.0019904
96557 1/7/2021 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 61109 LOCKSMITH SERVICES-BARD ST GATE REPAIR13255
001-4204-4201 480.00
Total : 480.0013255
96558 1/7/2021 ROUND STAR WEST LLC PO 35805 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/ CLASS 911916921
001-4601-4221 852.60
Total : 852.6016921
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96559 1/7/2021 RYDIN DECAL 376163 2021-2022 RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMITS09870
001-1204-4305 8,687.00
Total : 8,687.0009870
96560 1/7/2021 S&R SPORT 658029 REUSABLE FACE COVERING WITH HBPD PATCH22114
157-2702-4305 450.00
157-2702-4305 40.38
Total : 490.3822114
96561 1/7/2021 SALOMON, MARK PO 35810 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 6437 REFUND22184
001-3305 80.00
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 6151 REFUNDPO 35811
001-3305 100.00
Total : 180.0022184
96562 1/7/2021 SOHO YOGA PO 35621 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/ CLASS 8996-899922055
001-4601-4221 8,785.00
Total : 8,785.0022055
96563 1/7/2021 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM 03918 POLICE VEHICLE REPAIRS08812
001-2101-4251 10,048.54
DISPATCH SERVICES/JAN-MAR 202103926
001-2101-4251 137,853.75
001-3302-4251 15,317.08
Total : 163,219.3708812
96564 1/7/2021 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 2-001-414-3747 ELECTRICITY/DEC 202000159
105-2601-4303 23.02
ELECTRICITY/ DEC 20202-01-414-2152
001-6101-4303 1,213.54
Total : 1,236.5600159
96565 1/7/2021 SPARKLETTS 4472788 123120 DRINKING WATER - COMM RESOURCES/DEC 202000146
001-4601-4305 77.19
Total : 77.1900146
96566 1/7/2021 SPCALA 2020-1130 ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES/ NOV 202018821
001-3302-4201 875.00
Total : 875.0018821
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
96567 1/7/2021 SPRINT 269424317-228 COMM SRVS,TRUNK MODEMS/ NOV 202010098
001-3302-4304 262.94
CELL PHONE USAGE - CR/NOV 2020551834312-228
001-4601-4304 163.28
Total : 426.2210098
96568 1/7/2021 TAYLOR, RICHARD PO 35785 ADVANCED DISABILITY PAYMENT19609
001-2101-4180 4,005.00
Total : 4,005.0019609
96569 1/7/2021 T-MOBILE 946625962 PD CELL PHONES/DEC 202019082
001-2101-4304 26.54
YARD/CELL PHONES/HOTSPOTS/ DEC 2020954297746
001-4202-4304 266.85
Total : 293.3919082
96570 1/7/2021 TOOLE DESIGN GROUP LLC G0025_OCT09F TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY/ 9-26 TO 10-23-202021721
150-4210-4201 489.19
001-4210-4201 1,010.81
TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY/6-25 TO 9-25-2020G0025_SEP08
150-4210-4201 22,059.18
Total : 23,559.1821721
96571 1/7/2021 V & V MANUFACTURING, INC.51904 RENUMBER BADGES TO REFLECT SERIAL NUMBER01938
001-2101-4314 25.95
001-2101-4314 41.07
001-2101-4314 280.00
Total : 347.0201938
96572 1/7/2021 VCA COAST ANIMAL HOSPITAL 401451086 CARDBOARD PORTABLE PET CARRIERS FOR ANIM09672
001-3302-4309 156.00
Total : 156.0009672
96573 1/7/2021 VRIESMAN, LEAH PO 35802 ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION # 5320 REFUND22185
001-3305 35.00
Total : 35.0022185
96574 1/7/2021 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 91070 MAT REQ 987185/STREET SIGN SUPP/ DEC01206
001-3104-4309 324.11
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
(Continued)Total : 324.11 96574 1/7/2021 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC01206
2000932 12/31/2020 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Check Run 1/7/21 WORK COMP CLAIMS REIMB/ DEC 2014691
705-1217-4324 19,177.83
Total : 19,177.8314691
10720212 1/7/2021 EXXON MOBIL BUSINESS FLEET 69076608 VEHICLE FUEL 11/11 TO 12/10/202010668
001-1250 68.24
715-2101-4310 3,817.26
715-3104-4310 277.82
715-3302-4310 1,150.19
715-4204-4310 369.39
715-6101-4310 169.01
Total : 5,851.9110668
20298345 12/30/2020 PITNEY BOWES INC Check Run 1/7/21 POSTAG REFILL/ DEC 202013838
001-1208-4305 1,000.00
Total : 1,000.0013838
Bank total : 439,434.95 49 Vouchers for bank code :boa
439,434.95Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 49
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 8 inclusive, of the check
register for 01/07/2021 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 01/20/2021
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0069
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, COVID-19 REVENUE TRACKING REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2020
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the memorandum regarding the December
2020 Financial Reports.
Summary:
The December Revenue, COVID-19 Revenue Tracking, Expenditure, and CIP reports will be
submitted with the Midyear Budget report in February.
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REPORT 21-0070
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
FOR DECEMBER 2020
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the memorandum regarding the December
2020 City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report.
Summary:
The December 2020 City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance report will be submitted with the
Midyear Budget report in February.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REPORT 21-0058
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommended Action:
The City Treasurer recommends that the City Council approve cancellation of certain checks.
Summary:
Please ratify the following request for cancellation of the check(s) listed below:
Check #:96135
Date Issued:1/5/2020
Amount:$75.00
Payee:Amber McGovern
Vendor did not receive check.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REPORT 21-0057
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation received by the City to be used for
purpose noted.
DATE DONOR AMOUNT PURPOSE
January 5, 2021 Anonymous $500.00 Project 529-Bicycle Theft
& Licensing Program
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REPORT 21-0047
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A LOCAL SALES TAX REVENUE SHARING
AGREEMENT AND A SALES TAX SHARING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT FOR THE
REDONDO MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP LOCATED JOINTLY IN HERMOSA BEACH AND
REDONDO BEACH
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Resolution Approving A Sales Tax Revenue
Sharing Agreement and A Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement with the City of Redondo
Beach.
Executive Summary:
Because the Redondo Mitsubishi auto dealership occupies a property which is in both the City of
Hermosa Beach and the City of Redondo Beach,a tax sharing agreement is needed for the sales tax
generated from the dealership.Consistent with the auto dealership’s square footage,the agreed
upon split is 47% to Hermosa Beach and 53% to Redondo Beach.
Background:
The Redondo Mitsubishi dealership will be filing its first quarterly sales tax return at the end of
January 2021.In order for the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)to
create sub-permits for each city so that all sales and use tax may be apportioned using the agreed
upon split,an agreement between the two cities specifying the percentage each city is to receive is
necessary.The attached agreement between the Cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach
satisfies this requirement.The agreement between the two cities and Redondo Automotive (dba
Redondo Mitsubishi)ensures that the auto dealership will file the taxes in accordance with the sales
tax sharing agreement.
Since the auto dealership property is 47%in the City of Hermosa Beach and 53%in the City of
Redondo Beach,those are the percentages to be used in the sharing of the sales tax generated by
the dealership.
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Coordination:
Upon execution of the agreements, the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and the City
of Redondo Beach will be sent to the State to enable the setup of the sub-permits so that taxes will
be received by each city directly from the CDFTA.
General Plan Consistency:
PLAN Hermosa,the City’s General Plan,was adopted by the City Council in August 2017,and
envisions a future where “Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be,a place where our
beach culture,strong sense of community,and commitment to sustainability intersect.”One of the
guiding principles to achieve the vision is to make decisions and take actions that help contribute to
the City’s economic and fiscal stability.
Governance:
·1.6 Long-term considerations. Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit
and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term
opportunities.
Fiscal Impact:
With the timely execution of the resolution and agreements, all sales tax revenue from the Redondo
Mitsubishi auto dealership will be shared, with the City of Hermosa Beach receiving 47% and the City
of Redondo Beach receiving 53%.
Attachments:
1.Resolution Approving a Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement and a Sales Tax
Sharing Implementation Agreement
2.Sales Tax Sharing Agreement
3.Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. __
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SALES TAX REVENUE
SHARING AGREEMENT AND A SALES TAX SHARING
IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS.
A. A sales and use tax generating operation is located on certain, improved real
property physically located in both Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, with a
portion of the property at the northeast corner of First Street and Pacific Coast
Highway, commonly referred to as 26 Pacific Coast Highway in the City of
Hermosa Beach and a portion of the property at the northeast corner of Anita Street
and Pacific Coast Highway, commonly referred to as 900 N. Pacific Coast Highway
in the City of Redondo Beach (collectively, the “Property”).
B. The sales and use tax generating operation on the Property is conducted by Redondo
Automotive, which conducts its business on, and requires the use of, the entire
Property as a single entity so that sales and use tax activity is not limited to a single
physical location.
C. California law permits cities to enter into contracts to apportion between them the
revenue derived from any sales or use tax if the resolution proposing the agreement
is approved by a two-thirds vote of the governing body of each jurisdiction that is
a party to the contract.
D. In the public interest, the cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach desire to
allocate and split all sales and use tax generated on the Property.
E. Redondo Automotive agrees with the allocation and splitting of the sales and use
tax generated by Redondo Automotive on the Property.
SECTION 2. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
A. Approval of Recitals. City Council hereby finds and determines that the
foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
B. Public Interest. City Council hereby finds and determines that the allocation
and splitting of the sales and use tax generated on the Property will serve the
health, safety, and general welfare of both the cities of Hermosa Beach and
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Redondo Beach, and their citizens, and will serve to strengthen the cities’ land
use and social structure between these cities
C. Approval of Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement. The Sales Tax Revenue
Sharing Agreement is hereby approved, subject to minor conforming and
clarifying changes recommended by the City Attorney. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to
execute the Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to attest to such execution.
D. Approval of Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement. The Sales Tax
Sharing Implementation Agreement is hereby approved, subject to minor
conforming and clarifying changes recommended by the City Attorney. The
Mayor is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of
the City, to execute the Sales Tax Sharing Implementation Agreement, and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest to such execution.
E. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
shall enter the same in the Book of Original Resolutions.
SECTION 3. Notice of the measures set forth in Section 2 shall be provided on the City’s
website and on the City’s social media platforms.
SECTION 4 . The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution;
shall cause the same to be entered among the original Resolutions of said City; and shall
make minutes of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the
City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting in which the same is passed and
adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this __ day of ______, 2021.
_________________________________________
Mayor, City of Hermosa Beach
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________ _____________________________
Eduardo Sarmiento - City Clerk Michael Jenkins - City Attorney
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SALES TAX REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT
between
City of Hermosa Beach,
a California municipal corporation
and
City of Redondo Beach,
a California municipal corporation
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SALES TAX REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT
THIS SALES TAX REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into
this _____ day of January, 2021 (the “Execution Date”) by and between (i) CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, a California municipal corporation ("Hermosa Beach") and (ii) the CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, a California municipal corporation ("Redondo Beach"). Hermosa Beach
and Redondo Beach are sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" or "City" and
collectively as "Parties" or "Cities". The Parties enter into this Agreement on the basis of the
following facts, understandings and intentions:
ARTICLE 1. RECITALS OF FACT.
1.1 A sales tax generating operation is located on certain improved real property
physically located in both Cities, with a portion of the property at the northeast corner of First
Street and Pacific Coast Highway, commonly referred to as 26 Pacific Coast Highway in the City
of Hermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles, State of California (the “HB Site”) and a portion of
the property at the northeast corner of Anita Street and Pacific Coast Highway, commonly referred
to as 900 N. Pacific Coast Highway in the City of Redondo Beach, County of Los Angeles, State
of California (the “RB Site”).
1.2 The HB Site and RB Site combined comprise approximately 18,000 square feet of
buildings on 70,245 square feet of real property more particularly described by the Los Angeles
County Assessor Parcel Numbers listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference
(collectively, the HB Site and the RB Site are referred to as the “Property”). The sales tax
generating operation on the Property conducts its business on, and requires the use of, the entire
Property as a single entity so that sales and use tax activity is not limited to a single physical
address location.
1.3 To stabilize revenues, California law allows neighboring cities to enter into regional
sales and use tax revenue sharing agreements. State law provides that sales and use tax revenue-
sharing contracts shall be approved by a two-thirds vote of each affected jurisdiction's governing
body.
1.4 The Parties determine that it is in the public interest to allocate and split all Redondo
Beach and Hermosa Beach sales and use taxes generated on or arising from the Property by the
relative proportion of the HB Site and the RB Site to the entire Property. This Agreement is in
accord with applicable state and federal laws and is in the vital and best interests of the
communities, will serve the health, safety, and general welfare of both the City of Hermosa Beach
and Redondo Beach, and their citizens, will serve to strengthen the Cities’ land use and social
structure between these Cities.
1.5 Based upon the foregoing understandings, the specific purpose of this Agreement
is to cause all sales and leases at the Property that generate Sales Tax Revenues (defined below)
to be equitably allocated and shared by Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach in accordance with
the terms of this Agreement. By so splitting the Sales Tax Revenues, the parties will be advancing
the following principles: (i) achieving equitable sales and use tax revenue allocations that will
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remove fiscal consideration from land use decisions, and (ii) developing a sales and use tax revenue
distribution system among the Cities for the Property which encourages mutual cooperation on
economic development projects having an impact on both Cities. With respect to the latter, the
Parties agree that the tax sharing arrangement herein has limited impacts only upon the Property
and their mutual jurisdictions with no impacts upon the sales and use tax revenue of other
jurisdictions and/or no impacts upon regional competition amongst other jurisdictions for sales
and use tax generating businesses.
1.6 This Agreement has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of
Regulations, and the environmental guidelines of the respective Parties. This Agreement is not a
"project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines §15378, because this
Agreement is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect
physical change in the environment, per §15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1.7 In accordance with California state law, this Agreement was authorized and
approved by a two-thirds vote of the governing body of each City, as shown by the resolutions
attached as Exhibit B, for Hermosa Beach, and Exhibit C, for Redondo Beach, which are hereby
incorporated by reference.
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS.
2.1 Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in this Article
2 shall for all purposes hereto, and of any amendment hereof, and of any opinion or report or other
document mentioned herein or therein have the meanings defined herein, the following definitions
to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of any of the terms defined herein.
2.1.1 “Business Day” means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal
holiday on which the Cities are closed.
2.1.2 “CDTFA” means the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration, and any successor agency.
2.1.3 “Effective Date” means October 17, 2020.
2.1.4 “Sales Tax Revenues” means that portion of any tax under the Sales and
Use Tax Law (defined below), if any, paid by Retail Sales Office (defined below) upon taxable
leases, sales and uses attributable to the operations of Retail Sales Office and allocated and actually
paid to, and received by, Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach under the Sales and Use Tax Law
(defined below). Sales Tax Revenues shall not include (i) penalty assessments, (ii) any Sales Tax
(defined below) levied by, collected for or allocated to the State of California, the County of Los
Angeles, a district or any entity (including an allocation to a statewide or countywide pool) other
than Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach, (iii) any administrative fee charged by the CDTFA, (iv)
any Sales Tax subject to any sharing, rebate, offset or other charge imposed pursuant to any
applicable provision of federal, state or local (except the Cities’) law, rule, or regulation, (v) any
Sales Tax attributable to any transaction not consummated within the Term (defined below), or
(vi) any Sales Tax (or other funds measured by Sales Tax) required by the State of California to
be paid over to another public entity (including the State) or set aside and/or pledged to a specific
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use other than for deposit into or payment from the Cities’ general funds, including retroactive
payments.
2.1.5 “Retail Sales” means all sales and leases of tangible personal property to
any person or entity which is subject to the Sales and Use Tax Law and which generates Sales
Tax Revenues.
2.1.6 “Retail Sales Office” means any form of entity that maintains a retail sales
operation on the Property and at which Retail Sales transactions are consummated pursuant to the
Sales and Use Tax Law. Sales from distribution centers, warehouses, field sales offices, and other
e-commerce sales are intended to be included as appropriate under the Sales and Use Tax Law.
Notwithstanding the above, for clarity, physical retail store and service locations ordinarily open
to the public and operated on the Property are intended to be included within the definition of
Retail Sales Office.
2.1.7 “Sales and Use Tax Law” means (i) Part 1 of Division 2 of the California
Revenue and Taxation Code, commencing with Section 6001, and any successor law thereto, (ii)
any legislation by any public agency levying any form of sales and use tax on the operations and
transactions on the Property, and (iii) regulations of the CDTFA and other binding rulings and
interpretations relating to (i) and (ii) hereof.
2.1.8 “Sales Tax” means all sales and use taxes levied under the authority of the
Sales and Use Tax Law generated from the Property.
2.1.9 “Term” means the Term of this Agreement, which commences as of the
Effective Date and ends when there is no Retail Sales Office at the Property, unless extended or
terminated by mutual agreement of the two Cities.
ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TERMS
3.1 Split of Sales Tax Revenues from All Retail Sales on the Property. The Parties
agree that all Retail Sales deriving from Retail Sales Office operations on the Property, including
Internet sales activity, shall be allocated and split for purposes of calculating Sales Tax Revenue
as set forth in Section 3.2 below.
3.2 Allocation and Splitting of the Sales Tax Revenues. On and after the Effective Date
of this Agreement and continuing for the Term hereof, the Sales Tax Revenues shall be allocated
and split as follows:
Forty-seven percent (47%) to Hermosa Beach; and
Fifty-three percent (53%) to Redondo Beach.
3.3 Procedures for Allocating and Splitting of Sales Tax Revenues.
3.3.1 Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach shall work together to cause the
CDTFA to create necessary sub-permits for the Property to divide and allocate the Sales Tax
Revenue between the Parties consistent with this Agreement.
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3.3.2 If there is any problem with splitting the Sales Tax Revenue or issues raised
by the CDTFA, then the Parties shall meet and confer and work together to identify and implement
another mechanism to split the Sales Tax Revenue in accordance with the proportions agreed to
herein and shall amend this Agreement as necessary.
3.4 Changes in Law. Changes in law, other than unilateral legislative action by either
Party, that materially undermine the intent and purposes of this Agreement may be a basis for
negotiated modification or termination hereof.
3.5 Audit of Books and Records. Either Party shall, upon no less than fifteen (15)
Business Days prior written request from the other Party, make that portion of its books, records
and data and documentation relating to the calculation and determination of that Party’s rights and
obligations under this Agreement available for review to the requesting Party and/or its designees
(including its accountants and/or attorneys). Nothing herein shall be deemed to abridge or
constitute a waiver of any Party’s evidentiary rights and privileges arising pursuant to any
provision of law, hereof or as otherwise ordered by any court of competent jurisdiction. Each Party
shall bear the costs of its review, including copy charges, administrative expenses, and any
auditors, experts and other consultants it may engage to complete its investigation of the other
Party’s books and records hereof, or as otherwise ordered by a court, provided, however, such
costs may be recovered as an item of litigation expense pursuant to Section 6.6.
ARTICLE 4. DEFAULT & ENFORCEMENT
4.1 Event of Default. A non-defaulting Party (the “Non-Defaulting Party”) in its discretion may elect to declare a default under this Agreement in accordance with the procedures hereinafter set forth for any failure or breach of the other Party (“Defaulting Party”) to perform any material duty or obligation of said Defaulting Party under the terms of this Agreement. However, the Non-Defaulting Party must provide written notice to the Defaulting Party setting forth the nature of the breach or failure and the actions, if any, required by Defaulting Party to cure such breach or failure. The Defaulting Party shall be deemed in “Default” under this Agreement, if said breach or failure can be cured, but the Defaulting Party has failed to take such actions and cure such breach or failure within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of such notice (“Cure Period”). However, if such breach or failure cannot be cured within such Cure Period, and if and, as long as the Defaulting Party does each of the following:
(a) Notifies the Non-Defaulting Party in writing with a reasonable
explanation as to the reasons the asserted Default is not curable within the thirty (30) calendar day
period;
(b) Notifies the Non-Defaulting Party of the Defaulting Party’s
proposed course of action to cure the Default;
(c) Promptly commences to cure the Default within the thirty (30)
calendar day period;
(d) Makes periodic reports to the Non-Defaulting Party as to the
progress of the action to cure; and
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(e) Diligently prosecutes such cure to completion, then the Defaulting
Party shall not be deemed in breach of this Agreement.
4.2 Legal Actions.
4.2.1 Institution Of Legal Actions and Forum. In addition to any other rights or
remedies, and subject to the provisions of Section 6.6, either Party may institute legal action to
cure, correct or remedy any Default, to recover damages for any Default, or to obtain any other
legal or equitable remedy consistent with the purpose of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, the remedy of specific performance. Legal actions must be instituted and maintained in
the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, in any other appropriate
court in that county, or in the Federal District Court in the Central District of California.
4.2.2 Applicable Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern the
interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement, without regard to conflict of law principles.
4.2.3 Acceptance Of Service of Process. In the event that any legal action is
commenced by a City, service of process on the other City shall be made by personal service upon
the City Clerk, with a copy to the City Attorney.
4.3 Rights & Remedies Are Cumulative. Except as otherwise expressly stated in this
Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative, and the exercise by either Party
of one or more of its rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different
times, of any other rights or remedies for the same Default or any other Default by the other Party.
4.4 No Waiver. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, waiver by either Party
of the performance of any covenant, condition, or promise shall not invalidate this Agreement, nor
shall it be considered a waiver of any other covenant, condition, or promise. Waiver by either Party
of the time for performing any act shall not constitute a waiver of time for performing any other
act or an identical act required to be performed at a later time. The delay or forbearance by either
Party in exercising any remedy or right as to any Default shall not operate as a waiver of any
Default or of any rights or remedies or to deprive such Party of its right to institute and maintain
any actions or proceedings which it may deem necessary to protect, assert, or enforce any such
rights or remedies.
ARTICLE 5. REPRESENTATIONS
5.1 Representations. All of the following representations are made according to each
City’s actual current knowledge as of the Execution Date, without having undertaken any
independent inquiry or investigation and without any duty of inquiry or investigation regarding
this Agreement.
5.1.1 Each City is a California municipal corporation and has full legal right,
power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out and consummate all transactions
contemplated hereby. Each City has duly authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement.
5.1.2 The representatives of each City executing this Agreement are fully
authorized to execute the same pursuant to official action taken by each City.
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5.1.3 To the extent this Agreement imposes a duty or obligation upon a City, the
City will comply with the terms, intents and purposes of this Agreement.
5.1.4 The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions on the part of each City contemplated and the fulfillment or compliance by each City
with the terms and conditions hereof, do not and will not conflict with or constitute a violation or
breach of or default (with due notice or the passage of time or both) under any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulations, or any applicable court or administrative decree or order, or
result in the creation or imposition of any prohibited lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature
whatsoever upon any of the property or assets of either City, which conflict, violation, breach,
default, lien, charge or encumbrance would have consequences that would, materially and
adversely affect the consummation of the transactions on the part of either City contemplated by
this Agreement.
5.1.5 As of the Execution Date, there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or
investigation before or by any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority
pending, or, to the knowledge of either City, threatened against or affecting either City or its
interests, which, if determined adversely to a City or its interests, would have a material and
adverse effect upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by or the validity of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE 6. MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Amendment of Agreement. At any time either Hermosa Beach or Redondo Beach
may determine that this Agreement should be amended for the mutual benefit of the Parties, or for
any other reason, including a change of use on the Property. Any such amendment to this
Agreement shall only be by written agreement between the Parties. Hermosa Beach and Redondo
Beach agree to consider reasonable requests for amendments to this Agreement which may be
made by any of the Parties hereto, lending institutions, bond counsel or financial consultants. Any
amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by the appropriate authorities of
each Party.
6.2 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute but one
and the same instrument. Signatures sent by electronic means shall be valid as original wet ink
signatures.
6.3 Notices and Demands. All notices or other communications required or permitted
between the Cities under this Agreement shall be in writing, and may be (i) personally delivered,
(ii) sent by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii)
sent by telecopy, or (iv) sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service (e.g., Federal
Express), and addressed to the Parties at the following addresses:
Hermosa Beach: City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach,
CA 90254
Copy
To:
City Attorney
Michael Jenkins
Best Best & Krieger LLP
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Attn: City Manager 1230 Rosecrans Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Redondo Beach: City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Attn: City Manager
Copy
To:
Office of City Attorney
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Any notice given by registered or certified United States mail shall be deemed to have been
received on the second Business Day after the same is deposited in the United States mail. Any
notice not so given by registered or certified mail, such as notices delivered by telecopy or courier
service (e.g., Federal Express) shall be deemed received upon attempted delivery or actual receipt
of the same by the Party to whom the notice is given.
6.4 Nonliability of Officials and Employees. No board member, official, contractor,
consultant, attorney or employee of either Party shall be personally liable to the other or any
voluntary or involuntary successors or assignees, in the event of any Default or breach by either
Party, or on any obligations arising under this Agreement.
6.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed
upon by the Parties. No other understanding, oral or otherwise, in direct conflict with this
Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the Parties hereto. All prior written or oral
offers, counteroffers, memoranda of understanding, proposals and the like are superseded by this
Agreement.
6.6 Attorney’s Fees . In the event of the bringing of an arbitration, action or suit by a
Party hereto against another Party hereunder by reason of any breach of any of the covenants or
agreements on the part of the other Party arising out of this Agreement or any other dispute between
the Parties concerning this Agreement then, in that event, the prevailing Party in such action or
dispute, whether by final judgment or arbitration award, shall be entitled to have and recover of and
from the other Party all costs and expenses of suit or claim, including reasonable attorneys’ fees
and expert witness fees. Any judgment, order or award entered in any final judgment or award shall
contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of all costs and expenses of suit or claim,
including actual attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees (collectively, the "Costs") incurred in
enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment or award. For the purposes of this Section 6.6,
Costs shall include, without implied limitation, attorneys’ and experts’ fees, costs and expenses
incurred in the following: (i) post judgment motions and appeals, (ii) contempt proceedings, (iii)
garnishment, levy and debtor and third party examination; (iv) discovery; and (v) bankruptcy
litigation. This Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
6.7 Interpretation. Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach acknowledge that this
Agreement is the product of mutual arms-length negotiation and drafting and that both Parties have
been represented by legal counsel in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. Accordingly,
the rule of construction which provides that ambiguities in a document shall be construed the
drafter of that document shall have no application to the interpretation and enforcement of this
Agreement. In any action or proceeding to interpret or enforce this Agreement, the finder of fact
may refer to any extrinsic evidence not in direct conflict with any specific provision of this
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Agreement to determine and give effect to the intention of the Parties with respect to any
ambiguities in this Agreement.
6.8 Successors and Assigns. The terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their voluntary and
involuntary successors and assigns.
6.9 Third Party Beneficiaries. The performance of the respective obligations under this
Agreement are not intended to benefit any party other than Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
No person or entity not a signatory to this Agreement shall have any rights or causes of action
against any Party to this Agreement as a result of that Party’s performance or non-performance
under this Agreement.
6.10 Severability. Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach declare that the provisions of this
Agreement are severable. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that any term,
condition or provision hereof is void, voidable, or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then
such term, condition or provision shall be severed from this Agreement and the remainder of the
Agreement enforced in accordance with its terms.
6.11 Further Acts and Releases. Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach each agree to take
such additional acts and execute such other documents as may be reasonable and necessary in the
performance of their obligations hereunder.
6.12 Relationship of Parties. The Parties shall not be deemed in a relationship of partners
or joint venturers by virtue of this Agreement, nor shall either Party be an agent, representative,
trustee or fiduciary of the other. Neither Party shall have any authority to bind the other to any
agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Execution
Date first set forth above:
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
a municipal corporation
By:
Name: Justin Massey
Title: Mayor
Attest:
By:
Name: Eduardo Sarmiento
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Michael Jenkins
Title: City Attorney
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
a municipal corporation
By:
Name: William C. Brand
Title: Mayor
Attest:
By:
Name: Eleanor Manzano
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Michael W. Webb
Title: City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
City of Hermosa Beach Parcels
APN: 4186-031-003 Address: 18 PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-002 Address: Address Not Available
APN: 4186-031-001 Address: 8 PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-036 Address: 26 PACIFIC COAST HWY
City of Redondo Beach Parcels
APN: 4186-031-101 Address: 900 N PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-023 Address: Address Not Available
APN: 4186-031-022 Address: 301 ANITA STREET
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EXHIBIT B
HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION
[to be attached]
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EXHIBIT C
REDONDO BEACH RESOLUTION
[to be attached]
SALES TAX SHARING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
between
City of Hermosa Beach,
a California municipal corporation,
City of Redondo Beach,
a California municipal corporation,
and
Redondo Automotive, LLC,
A California limited liability company
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SALES TAX SHARING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT
[REDONDO AUTOMOTIVE]
THIS SALES TAX SHARING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is
entered into as of ____________, 2021 (the “Execution Date”) by and between (i) CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, a California municipal corporation ("Hermosa Beach"), (ii) the CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, a California municipal corporation ("Redondo Beach"), and (iii)
REDONDO AUTOMOTIVE, LLC, a California limited liability company, dba Redondo
Mitsubishi (“Redondo Automotive”). Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach are sometimes
individually referred to herein as a "City" and together as "Cities", and any of the foregoing
sometimes individually referred to herein as a "Party" or together as “Parties”.
ARTICLE 1. RECITALS OF FACT.
1.1 Redondo Automotive leases certain improved real property physically located in
both Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, with a portion of the property at the northeast corner of
First Street and Pacific Coast Highway, commonly referred to as 26 Pacific Coast Highway in the
City of Hermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles, State of California (the “HB Site”) and a portion
of the property at the northeast corner of Anita Street and Pacific Coast Highway, commonly
referred to as 900 N. Pacific Coast Highway in the City of Redondo Beach, County of Los Angeles,
State of California (the “RB Site”).
1.2 The HB Site and RB Site combined comprise approximately 18,000 square feet of
buildings on 70,245 square feet of real property more particularly described by the Los Angeles
County Assessor Parcel Numbers listed on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference
(collectively, the HB Site and the RB Site are referred to as the “Property”). The Property is
leased by Redondo Automotive, as tenant, under a Lease dated August 12, 2020, with 900 North
PCH, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as landlord, for use as an auto dealership.
1.3 The parties believe that it is in the public interest to allocate and split all Redondo
Beach and Hermosa Beach sales and use tax generated by Redondo Automotive from the Property.
Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach have executed that certain Sales Tax Revenue Sharing
Agreement, dated January ___, 2021 (the “City Sharing Agreement”), the terms and conditions of
which are incorporated herein by reference.
1.4 Based upon the foregoing understandings, the specific purpose of this Agreement
is to implement the City Sharing Agreement and to cause all Redondo Automotive sales and leases
at or arising from the Property that generate Sales Tax Revenues (as defined in the City Sharing
Agreement) to be split between Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
ARTICLE 2. DEFINITIONS.
2.1 Definitions.
2.1.1 “CDTFA” means the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration, and any successor agency.
2.1.2 “Effective Date” for this Agreement means October 17, 2020.
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2.1.3 “Retail Sales” means all sales and leases of tangible personal property to
any person or entity which is subject to Sales Tax (defined below).
2.1.4 “Sales Tax” means all sales and use taxes levied under the authority of the
California Sales and Use Tax Law (as defined in the City Sharing Agreement) from the Property.
2.1.5 “Term” means the Term of this Agreement, which commences as of the
Effective Date and ends when Redondo Automotive is not operating at the Property, unless
extended or terminated by mutual agreement of the two Cities.
ARTICLE 3. GENERAL TERMS
3.1 Allocation and Split of Sales Tax from All Retail Sales on the Property. The Parties
agree that all Redondo Automotive sales and use tax revenue deriving from operations on the
Property, including Internet sales activity, shall be split for purposes of calculating Sales Tax on
Redondo Automotive’s operations as set forth in Section 3.2 below.
3.2 Allocating and Splitting of the Sales Tax Revenues. On and after the Effective Date
of this Agreement and continuing for the Term hereof, Redondo Automotive shall allocate and
split the Sales Tax to be paid as follows:
Forty-seven percent (47%) to Hermosa Beach; and
Fifty-three (53%) to Redondo Beach.
3.2.1 Redondo Automotive agrees to allocate and split Sales Tax payments as set
forth in this Section 3.2 on all reporting for the CDTFA.
3.2.2 If there is any problem with allocating or splitting the Sales Tax or issues
raised by the CDTFA, then the Parties shall meet and confer and work together to correct any issue
or identify and implement another mechanism to allocate and split the Sales Tax within one
hundred eighty (180) days of notification from the CDTFA.
ARTICLE 4. MISCELLANEOUS
4.1 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute but one
and the same instrument. Signatures sent by electronic means shall be valid as original wet ink
signatures.
4.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed
upon by the Parties as to the subject matter herein. No other understanding, oral or otherwise, in
direct conflict with this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the Parties hereto.
All prior written or oral offers, counteroffers, memoranda of understanding, proposals and the like
are superseded by this Agreement.
4.3 Relationship of Parties. The Parties shall not be deemed in a relationship of partners
or joint venturers by virtue of this Agreement, nor shall any Party be an agent, representative,
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trustee or fiduciary of the other. No Party shall have any authority to bind another to any
agreement. The terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their voluntary and involuntary successors and assigns.
4.4 Amendment. Any amendment to this Agreement shall only be by written
agreement between the Parties and signed by the appropriate authorities of each Party. The Parties
agree to take such additional acts and execute such other documents as may be reasonable and
necessary in the performance of their obligations hereunder.
4.5 Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If it is determined by
a court of competent jurisdiction that any term, condition or provision hereof is void, voidable, or
unenforceable for any reason whatsoever, then such term, condition or provision shall be severed
from this Agreement and the remainder of the Agreement enforced in accordance with its terms.
4.6 Attorney’s Fees. In the event of the bringing of an arbitration, action or suit by a
Party hereto against another Party hereunder by reason of any breach of any of the covenants or
agreements on the part of the other Party arising out of this Agreement or any other dispute
between the Parties concerning this Agreement then, in that event, the prevailing Party in such
action or dispute, whether by final judgment or arbitration award, shall be entitled to have and
recover of and from the other Party all costs and expenses of suit or claim, including reasonable
attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees. Any judgment, order or award entered in any final
judgment or award shall contain a specific provision providing for the recovery of all costs and
expenses of suit or claim, including actual attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees (collectively, the
"Costs") incurred in enforcing, perfecting and executing such judgment or award. For the purposes
of this Section 4.6, Costs shall include, without implied limitation, attorneys’ and experts’ fees,
costs and expenses incurred in the following: (i) post judgment motions and appeals, (ii) contempt
proceedings, (iii) garnishment, levy and debtor and third party examination; (iv) discovery; and
(v) bankruptcy litigation. This Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
4.7 Authority; Third Party Beneficiaries. To each Party’s actual current knowledge as
of the Execution Date, without having undertaken any independent inquiry or investigation and
without any duty of inquiry or investigation regarding this Agreement, the execution and delivery
of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions on the part of each Party contemplated
and the fulfillment or compliance by each Party with the terms and conditions hereof, do not and
will not conflict with or constitute a violation or breach of or default (with due notice or the passage
of time or both) under any applicable law or administrative rule or regulations, or any applicable
court or administrative decree or order, or result in the creation or imposition of any prohibited
lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or assets of any
Party, which conflict, violation, breach, default, lien, charge or encumbrance would have
consequences that would, materially and adversely affect the consummation of the transactions on
the part of the Party contemplated by this Agreement. The performance of the respective
obligations under this Agreement are not intended to benefit any party other than the Parties hereto.
Except as provided otherwise, no person or entity not a signatory to this Agreement shall have any
rights or causes of action against any Party to this Agreement as a result of that Party’s performance
or non-performance under this Agreement.
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4.8 Remedies. Any Party may institute any legal action to cure, correct, or remedy any
default, enforce any covenant or agreement herein, enjoin any threatened or attempted violation
hereof, enforce by specific performance the obligations of the Parties hereto, or obtain any other
remedy consistent with this Agreement.
4.9 Notices and Demands. All notices or other communications required or permitted
between the Parties under this Agreement shall be in writing, and may be (i) personally delivered,
(ii) sent by United States registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (iii)
sent by telecopy, or (iv) sent by nationally recognized overnight courier service (e.g., Federal
Express), and addressed to the Parties at the following addresses:
Hermosa Beach:
City of Hermosa Beach, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254; Attn: City Manager
Redondo Beach:
City of Redondo Beach, 415 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277; Attn: City Manager
Redondo Automotive:
900 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA, 90277; Attn: General Manager
Any notice so given by registered or certified United States mail shall be deemed to have been
received on the second business day after the same is deposited in the United States mail. Any
notice not so given by registered or certified mail, such as notices delivered by telecopy or
courier service (e.g., Federal Express) shall be deemed received upon attempted delivery or
actual receipt of the same by the Party to whom the notice is given.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto execute this Agreement as of the Execution
Date first set forth above:
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
a municipal corporation
By:
Name: Justin Massey
Title: Mayor
Attest:
By:
Name: Eduardo Sarmiento
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Michael Jenkins
Title: City Attorney
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH,
a municipal corporation
By:
Name: William C. Brand
Title: Mayor
Attest:
By:
Name: Eleanor Manzano
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Michael W. Webb
Title: City Attorney
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REDONDO AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
a California Limited Liability Corporation
By:
Name: Frank Figueredo
Title:
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EXHIBIT A
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
City of Hermosa Beach Parcels
APN: 4186-031-003 Address: 18 PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-002 Address: Address Not Available
APN: 4186-031-001 Address: 8 PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-036 Address: 26 PACIFIC COAST HWY
City of Redondo Beach Parcels
APN: 4186-031-101 Address: 900 N PACIFIC COAST HWY
APN: 4186-031-023 Address: Address Not Available
APN: 4186-031-022 Address: 301 ANITA ST
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0065
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF JANUARY 15, 2021
(Public Works Director Marnell Gibson)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status
Report as of January 15, 2021.
Number of Projects/Studies by Phase # of Projects/Studies
Study/Conceptual Planning 9
Preliminary Design 13
Final Engineering Design 12
Project Approvals/ Bidding 1
Construction 1
Closeout 2
Total Projects 31
Total Studies 7
Number of Projects/Studies by Completion Timeline # of Projects/Studies
1 - Complete by end of FY 19-20 6
2 - Complete in FY 20-21 12
3 - 3 years to completion 0
4 - 5 years to completion 0
5 - TBD 19
Projects/Studies Complete 1
Total Projects 31
Total Studies 7
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REPORT 21-0065
Number of Projects/Studies by Category # of Projects/Studies
Street & Highway Improvements 10
Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 6
Park Improvements 2
Public Building & Ground Improvements 20
Total Projects 31
Total Studies 7
# of Projects/Studies
Number of Projects/Studies by Manager Lead Support Total
Lucho Rodriguez 5 0 5
Reed Salan 0 0 0
Romany Basilyous 7 0 7
Andrew Nguyen 7 2 9
Michelle Licata 1 1 2
Doug Krauss 3 1 4
Leeanne Singleton 2 0 2
Kelly Orta 2 0 2
TBD 12 0 12
Total Projects/Studies 38
Attachments:
Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of January 15, 2021.
Respectfully Submitted by: Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach Updated 01.15.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next Milestone/ Update Estimated Project Completion Date Current Project Status Project Description
SH 102 Bus Stops Improvements 900,000$ Romany Basilyous X Complete Preliminary
Design - 3/21 12/21
Preliminary Design.This project will improve bus stops throughout the City. These improvements will include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps, concrete bus pads, crosswalk, striping improvements, furnishing, and other general improvements within direct vicinity of the bus stops.
SH 143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project 541,680$ Lucho Rodriguez
X TBD TBD
On Hold. Study/Conceptual Planning. Staff in conversation with Cal Trans, Metro and Council of Governments for funding possibilities.This project would retain the existing number of lanes including north and south bound flex lanes and maintain lane widths of ten (10) feet, and flex lanes of twelve (12) feet with zero (0) feet shoulders. Collectively, the improvements will address existing, near-term, and long-range future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations, reducing instances of unsafe turning movements, create a safe and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders, and improving the efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.
SH 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street 140,000$ Doug Krauss Michelle Licata X Complete Preliminary Design - 9/21 TBD
Preliminary Design. Preparation of plans and specifications by consultant (CWE) through grant managed by City of Torrance. This project is also part of Study 103.The project will design and implement Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure on Hermosa Ave from 4th Street to Herondo Avenue, which will include a variety of green street design elements. This project is part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant recipient for preliminary design. This project is also part of a multicity green street project lead by City of Torrance.
SH 186 Street Improvements - Various Locations 1,609,000$ Romany
Basilyous
X Complete Final Engineering Design - 2/21 09/21
Final Engineering Design. Finalizing plans and specifications in house.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This project also includes the resurfacing of 24th Street between Valley Drive and Park Avenue. The scope of work includes the construction of curb and gutter as needed to correct street drainage deficiencies as well as lowering of public utilities (by utility companies) to standard depth to permit the proper street construction. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans. Project will be bided out together with Project 190.
SH 188 Strand Bikeway and Walkway Improvements at 35th Street 10,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant. Proposals received and under review.This project would provide improved accessibility and connectivity for bicyclists travelling between the Cities of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach via The Strand at 35th Street. The project will also consider the addition of a dedicated ADA path to provide greater ADA accessibility to The Strand. This project is part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant recipient for preliminary design.
SH 190 Annual Street Improvements 200,000$ Romany Basilyous X Complete Final Engineering Design - 2/21 09/21
Final Engineering Design. Finalizing plans and specifications in house.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans. Project will be combined with Project 186.
SH 191 Annual Street Improvements 50,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
SH 192 Annual Striping Improvements (NEW)100,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project provides traffic striping, markings, and signage improvements and modifications throughout the City at various locations to improve safety and visibility. This project will help address needed thermoplastic striping which the City is not capable of installing directly.
SH 193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements (NEW)450,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project will implement rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other measures at several uncontrolled pedestrian crossings on Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th, 25th Streets, and at Herondo Street and Monterey Blvd. and the crossing in front of Clark Building on Valley Drive.
Categories:SH = Street/Highway SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain PI = ParksPBG = Public Building and Ground 1 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach Updated 01.15.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next Milestone/ Update Estimated Project Completion Date Current Project Status Project Description
SSD 417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements - Various Locations 2,044,966$ Romany Basilyous
X Complete Final Engineering Design -
5/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at 18th Street and 19th Street. Improvements include for design and construction activities on an annual basis. Project to be bided out together with Project 422.
SSD 419 Storm Drain Pipe Screens 120,000$ Romany Basilyous
X Complete Construction - 03/21 06/21
Construction. Obtaining permits from LA County. Construction to be completed by March.The City has revised its strategy for addressing the Santa Monica Bay Debris Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) using State Board-approved full capture devices or systems to achieve 100% reduction of trash from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The City will install approximately 160 screen assemblies inside various storm drain catch basins throughout the City, in front of the outlet pipe, preventing debris from entering the storm drain system. They City has installed approximately 120 screens previously.
SSD 421 Annual Sewer Improvements 2,210,783$ Andrew Nguyen X Complete Final Engineering Design - 2/20 06/21
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
SSD 422 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 500,000$ Romany Basilyous
X Complete Final
Engineering Design - 5/21 12/21
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at 18th Street and 19th Street. Improvements include for design and construction activities on an annual basis. Project will be bid out together with Project 417.
SSD 423 Annual Sewer Improvements 250,000$ Andrew Nguyen X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
SSD 424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 250,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at various locations. Improvements include for design and construction activities on an annual basis.
PBG 601 Prospect Avenue Curb Ramps 63,710$ Andrew Nguyen
X Complete Final Engineering Design - 1/20 09/21
Final Engineering Design. Finalizing plans and specifications. This project provides improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out together with Project 698.
PBG 602 City Wide ADA Improvements (NEW)50,000$ TBD X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project provides improvements city wide in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards along with the City’s Transition
Plan being developed.PBG 608 Downtown Lighting Improvements 60,000$ TBD X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project will improve safety, security and ambiance in the downtown area through lighting improvements as determined by the Downtown Security Assessment Report. PBG 609 Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation 468,161$ Andrew Nguyen X Complete Final Engineering Design - 2/21 04/21
Final Engineering Design. Preparing plans and specifications for Pier Plaza catenary lights and light dimming units.The purpose of this project is to mitigate safety concerns with lighting improvements for the City’s downtown area. This project will install catenary lights and dimming units on Pier Plaza.
PBG 615 New Corporate Yard Facilities 1,313,498$ Doug Krauss
Lucho Rodriguez X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Environmental consultant preparing studies to respond to County's comments. This project is for the design and construction of a new city yard.Construction will be done in two phases. Phase 1 to include one metal prefabricated building to house a new mechanic, paint/sign shop and contracted services. New wash down station area. Phase 2 to include demolition of existing buildings. Construction of new administration building. General yard improvements (fencing, landscaping, drainage).
PBG 629 Municipal Pier Structural Assessment and Repairs 413,075$ Lucho Rodriguez X Complete Final Engineering Design -
3/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. Next steps are to submit to Costal Commission for approval in conjunction with CIP 660 Repairs of the municipal pier structural elements including the piles, pile caps, deck and the lifeguard storage room.
PBG 660 Municipal Pier Electrical Repairs 535,184$ Michelle Licata
X Complete Final Engineering Design - 3/21 12/21
Final Engineering Design. Next steps are to submit to Costal Commission for approval in conjunction with CIP 629 The pier electrical repairs will involve the replacement of existing conduit, junction boxes, connections and wiring so that the lights can be functional. The project will also eliminate the service box towards the end of the pier and create a new service connection point for the foghorn at the end of the pier. This project will also include the replacement of the bollard lighting at the pier with new LED lighting fixtures.
PBG 669 City Park Restrooms and Renovation 1,545,620$ Lucho Rodriguez X Complete Project Approvals/Bidding - 3/21 10/21
Project Approvals/Bidding. Plans received from designer. Advertising for construction bids in March.This project consists of construction of new ADA compliant restrooms at Forts Lots-of-Fun, Seaview Parkette, South Park, and Clark Field. This project also plans to renovate existing restrooms at South Park and Clark Field.
Categories:SH = Street/Highway SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain PI = ParksPBG = Public Building and Ground 2 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach Updated 01.15.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next Milestone/ Update Estimated Project Completion Date Current Project Status Project Description
PBG 672 Council Chamber Audiovisual Improvements 310,638$ Romany Basilyous X 01/21 02/21 Closeout.Project will replace audio visual equipment in the Council Chambers including additional enhancements such as Video Wall Solution (110” seamless sidewall display) and 55” lobby overflow display.PBG 682 Parking Lot D Improvements 663,655$ Doug Krauss X Complete Final Engineering Design -
4/21
12/21
Final Engineering Design. Construction pending California Coastal Conservancy Board approval of grant in April 2021.The project will install a rapid electric vehicle charging station, expand bicycle parking and capture and treat storm water run-off from road and parking surfaces.
PBG 684 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Renovations 192,880$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.This project will add restrooms to the EOC and renovate the adjacent room for future EOC uses. The EOC is located within a building designated as a historical building, which will require a Certificate of Appropriateness to complete the repairs. This project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 includes restroom construction including flooring, lighting, wall and ceiling repairs, painting, new plumbing, and installing fixtures. Phase 2 includes
complete room renovation including new flooring, ceiling, lighting, furnishings, and relocation of Emergency System IT equipment, including a new switch, 2 UPC batteries, and firewall to support the EOC. Security Improvements to include new key fob locking systems.
PBG 689 Clark Building Renovations 420,072$ Lucho Rodriguez
X Complete Final Engineering Design - 6/21
06/22
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications.The project proposes:1. Design, Operational Review 2. Kitchen Remodel - including new commercial appliances, sinks, countertops, lighting, tile, flooring, doors and ADA upgrades.3. Restrooms Remodel - including new flooring, fixtures, stalls, sinks, toilets, lighting, and ADA upgrades. Electrical, plumbing, sewer line upgrades. 4. Install new Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.5. Acoustic panels and new lighting throughout ballroom area.6. ADA upgrades to entrance building entrance points.
PBG 692 14th Street Beach Restroom Rehabilitation 1,000,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning.This project proposes to construct a new restroom facility which includes replacement of the entire building; restrooms; appurtenant plumbing; ADA improvements for compliance. This project will also include the replacement of the existing sewer lift station components which includes 2 submersible pumps; motor control panel; associated plumbing; addition of telemetry for condition/outage notifications.
PBG 695 Parking Lot A Improvements 632,260$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Preliminary Design. Secure design services to prepare plans and specifications. This project will consist of upgrading Parking Lot A to meet ADA standards, with improvements including:• New layout to maximize parking capacity and improve circulation.• Consideration of the layout of parking spaces on 11th Street and explore incorporating 11th Street parking spaces into the Lot A pay station system.• New surfacing and lighting.• New trash enclosures adjacent to commercial buildings and removal of the trash enclosure and joint compactor.• Low impact development elements including permeable pavers and landscaping. Coastal Commission permits will be required.
PBG 696 Police Station Improvements 33,000$ TBD X TBD TBD Preliminary Design. Pending staff availability.The Police Station is in need of improvements including increased security measures and improvements to report writing room and evidence and property room. The restrooms in the basement of the Police Station are in need of improvements. PBG 698 ADA improvements 120,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X Complete Final Engineering Design -
1/21
06/21
Final Engineering Design. Finalizing plans and specifications. The project proposes: Improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in order to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out together with Project 601.
Categories:SH = Street/Highway SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain PI = ParksPBG = Public Building and Ground 3 of 4
City of Hermosa Beach Updated 01.15.21 FY 2020-21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Grey indicates projects on hold.Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. Project CategoryCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Study/Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutTentative Date to Next Milestone/ Update Estimated Project Completion Date Current Project Status Project Description
SH 101 Hermosa Avenue Greenwich Village Street Realignment(STUDY)10,000$ TBD
X TBD TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability. This study is also part of Study 103.This study will evaluate potential improvements at the intersections of: • Hermosa Avenue and Greenwich Village; and• Manhattan Avenue and Greenwich Village/27th StreetThe study will evaluate opportunities improve the flow and visibility for pedestrian, bikes, and vehicles at the two intersections. This study is part of Study 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment Grant recipient for preliminary design.
PBG 103 Sea Level Rise Risk Assessment (NEW)(STUDY)279,058$ Leeanne Singleton X Complete Study/Conceptual Planning - 6/21 09/21
Study/Conceptual Planning. Proposals received and under review.This study will assess the risk of sea level rise in three areas along Hermosa Avenue, 35th Street, Greenwich Village, and 4th Street to Herondo Avenue. It incorporates three other projects. Project 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street, Project 188 Strand Bikeway and Walkway Improvements at 35th Street, and Study 101 Hermosa Avenue Greenwich Village Street Realignment.
PI 538 Citywide Park Master Plan(STUDY)215,475$ Leeanne Singleton
X TBD TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning.The City is seeking to prepare a Parks Master Plan that achieves the following goals: • Engages the community and local recreational organizations in a dialogue about parks and open space resources in Hermosa Beach; • Identifies the current demand/utilization and the future/evolving parks and recreational facility needs for the Hermosa Beach community; • Leverages the vision and goals of the recently adopted General Plan and the Community Decision-Making Tool; • Identifies an appropriate balance between organized and informal recreational activities at the City’s parks and open spaces; • Serves as a dynamic useful planning and implementation document that enjoys broad community and political support; • Provides a comprehensive strategy to maintain, rehabilitate and improve the City’s network of parks, facilities, and open space assets, including current unfunded park and recreational opportunities; • Evaluates the effective use of the City’s financial and physical resources and opportunities to fund implementation of the recommendations in the Master Plan.
PI 544 Greenbelt Accessible Path Assessment(STUDY)10,000$ TBD X TBD TBD On Hold. Secure design services to prepare a conceptual design/feasibility of a path on the Green Belt.Determine the feasibility of installing an ADA surface path on the Greenbelt to provide a firm, natural looking and permeable path that increases accessibility for the disabled and boosts accessibility for all.
PBG 668 Library Community Needs Assessment(STUDY)42,522$ Kelly Orta
X TBD TBD
On Hold. On hold until funding opportunities become available for a new or renovated library facility.Phase II consists of preparation of conceptual designs and estimates for: • Keeping the city’s library at its current location, to include: Renovation and expansion of existing building or adding a second floor to the existing building (before preparation of renovation schemes for the existing building, the structural condition must be assessed to make sure that the building is not beyond its useful life); Construction of a two (2) story library building at the existing location; or • Construction of a new library at a new site • Relocation of “Friends of the Library” from Bard Street to a more appropriate location. Funding is reimbursed to the City through the Library’s Excess Operating Funds through agreement with the LA County Library. Other funding options will be explored.
PBG 693 Community Theater Needs Assessment(STUDY)79,295$ Kelly Orta
X Closeout Closeout
Closeout. Assessment report has been completed. This needs assessment will include an analysis and conceptual cost estimates of two scenarios: a. A major renovation of the Community Theatre to transform it into a regional performing arts center; andb. A conservative renovation to upgrade the Community Theatre, taking into consideration its current users and maintaining the community focus of the facility. Market trends for similar and/or other theaters will also be included.
PBG 694 Parking Structure (Lot C) Structural Assessment
(STUDY)40,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X Complete Study/Conceptual Planning - 2/21 03/21
Study/Conceptual Planning. On-call consultant preparing assessment of parking structure.Prepare a structural assessment report for the parking structure, to analyze cracks in walls and decks.
Categories:SH = Street/Highway SSD = Sewer/Storm Drain PI = ParksPBG = Public Building and Ground 4 of 4
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Staff Report
REPORT 21-0066
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of November 18, 2020.
Attachments:
Minutes of November 18, 2020
Approved: Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, November 18, 2020 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
6:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS Janice Brittain Scott Hayes David Grethen Andrea N. Giancoli Kathy Dunbabin
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Members of the public may email comments to
anguyen@hermosabeach.gov until 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Members of the public may also participate by
phone or through Zoom.
JOIN THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING AT: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83076777652?pwd=Z3lQcDFpUU1obDVuMUpnMGlQME1pUT09 OR PARTICIPATE BY PHONE: 1. Email anguyen@hermosabeach.gov to be added to the speaker list. Please indicate which item you would
like to speak on.
2. Dial-in to meeting:
• Toll Free: 877-853-5257
• Public Works Commission Webinar ID: 830 7677 7652
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3. ATTENDEES WILL BE MUTED UNTIL THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD IS OPENED. When you are called on
to speak, press * 6 to unmute your line. Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
Note: Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you
do not want to be published. Public Works Commission agendas and staff reports are available for your review on the City’s web site
located at www.hermosabeach.gov.
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1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Grethen, Vice Chairperson Giancoli, Commissioner Dunbabin, Commissioner Brittain, and Commissioner Hayes
Staff present: Marnell Gibson, Director of Public Works; Lucho Rodriguez, Deputy City Engineer; Andrew Nguyen, Assistant Engineer 4. Approval of Action Minutes A. September 16, 2020 Minutes were revised and approved per Vice Chairperson Giancoli’s request. Commissioner Brittain motioned to approve the action minutes for September 2020. Seconded by Commissioner Grethen, the motion was approved and passed.
AYES: Brittain, Giancoli, Dunbabin, Grethen NOES: None ABSTAIN: Hayes
ABSENT: None 5. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Resident Hector Leon, a resident of 23 years in the City of Hermosa Beach, made his presence known to Commissioners. Commissioners thanked him for joining the meeting. 6. Correspondence: None. 7. Presentations A. Parking Lot D Proposed Design Improvements Update – Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager
Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss provided updates regarding Parking Lot D and shared that in spite of some delays, including COVID-19, the project has continued moving forward. Recently, local Native American groups reviewed the site archaeologically and approved
construction. A few weeks ago, staff submitted a request to City Council for a contract extension and additional funding to finalize the project design. Staff also submitted a grant application to the Coastal Conservancy for funding of the construction portion of the project. If the Coastal Conservancy approves the grant application, construction will potentially begin in Fall 2021. 8. Items for Consideration A. Appointment of Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021 and Meeting Schedule for 2021 Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Public Works Commission consider: 1. Appoint the Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021
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At the meeting of November 10,2020, Council re-appointed Commissioner Brittain, and appointed Commissioner Hayes after the departure of former Commissioner Kent F. Brown. As is tradition, the Public Works Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson are selected based
on seniority. At this time, Commissioner Grethen was next to become Chairperson and Commissioner Giancoli was next to become Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Brittain motioned to approve the appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Dunbabin, the motion was approved
and passed. Commissioners also discussed rotation of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson should occur annually to ensure all members have the opportunity to fulfill the roles during their four-year terms.
AYES: Brittain, Hayes, Giancoli, Dunbabin, Grethen NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 2. Receive and file the Public Works Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021 Given this meeting was the last of year 2020, the Commission’s approval of the 2021 meeting schedule was needed. The schedule for 2021 proposed to continue to conduct the meetings every third Wednesday of every odd month at 6:00 pm with the option for Commissioners to
adjust the start time starting in January 2021. Commissioner Brittain motioned to receive and file the Public Works Commission Meeting Schedule for 2021. Seconded by Commissioner Hayes, the motion was approved and passed.
AYES: Brittain, Hayes, Giancoli, Grethen, Dunbabin NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None B. Request to Remove and Replace One Tree from the Public Right-of-Way at 502 Longfellow Avenue Recommendation: It is recommended that the Public Works Commission consider:
1. A property owner requested to remove one (1) Cypress tree fronting 502 Longfellow
Avenue and;
2. Accept the installation of two (2) new Pyrus kawakamii (Evergreen Pear) trees, per City approved tree list within parkway on Ingleside Drive.
Staff received an application from the property owner at 502 Longfellow Avenue to complete items 1 and 2 above as part of the public improvements portion of their new development project for a single family residence. Their public improvement project consists of the
installation of a new sidewalk, including an ADA ramp, which requires the removal of the Cypress tree fronting the property. An arborist assessed the tree and recommended its removal and installation of the two new trees described in item 2 above. Property Owner
Linsey Miller provided a brief presentation about her request. Following the presentation, Commissioner Giancoli inquired if the tree could be saved to which staff responded the arborist determined it could not. Commissioner Grethen also inquired if the Edison pole near the property would need to be removed, to which staff responded it would not. Public comment included JoAnn Lach and David Wiggins, who expressed disapproval of the request noting they did not believe the reasons provided for the removal met the requirements in the City’s tree ordinance. Robert Crotty, Bret Coordt, and Kirk Miller expressed their approval for the request. After careful consideration, Chairperson Grethen
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and Vice Chairperson Giancoli stated they did not feel they had sufficient information to make a decision. Commissioner Brittain expressed her approval of the request and made a motion to accept it. Commissioner Dunbabin seconded the motion, which resulted in the
approval of the request. AYES: Brittain, Hayes, Dunbabin
NOES: Giancoli, Grethen ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
C. Request to Remove and Replace Two Trees from the Public Right-of-Way at 122 1st Street Recommendation: It is recommended that the Public Works Commission consider: 1. A property owner requested to remove two (2) trees fronting 122 1st Street and; 2. Accept the installation of two (2) new Sabal Minor (Dwarf Palmetto) trees at approximately the same location and two (2) approved trees somewhere else as determined by Public Works staff.
As this request was submitted by Commissioner Hayes, he recused himself from this item before it was discussed. Following his recusal, staff presented item 8C to the Commission. An arborist assessed the trees and recommended their removal due to their overgrown
branches intertwining with utility lines on the adjacent utility pole and the continuous leaf droppings into private and public property. Property owners Scott and Rachel Hayes delivered a presentation to support their request. They noted the trees have created ongoing
issues for them in the past, including the branches growing right up against the power lines and the property, the roots have become a tripping hazard, the berries the Brazilian Pepper Tree drops have caused dogs to become ill when they eat them, and the trees are now leaning to the side given constant pruning to minimize the listed issues. Public comments were provided by Brandi Meyer, a neighbor who agreed with the items shared by the property owners and added the trees have also caused her health problems, and Hector, who noted the same issues raised during the Property Owner’s presentation. Property Owner Rachel Hayes provided additional comments including the fact that they have employed a landscape architect for necessary improvements. Chairperson Grethen and Vice Chairperson expressed their approval of the request noting the report for this
application included more detail that met the requirements set forth by the City’s tree ordinance. With this, Commissioner Dunbabin motioned to accept the request. Seconded by Vice Chairperson Giancoli, the motion passed.
AYES: Brittain, Giancoli, Dunbabin, Grethen NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Hayes ABSENT: None 9. Commissioners’ Reports Upon Commissioner Hayes’ return from his recusal, item 9 was discussed. Commissioner Brittain reported the Kiwanis Club hired a company to repair the clock in Pier Plaza and are looking into paying the City for its continued maintenance. Chairperson Grethen and Commissioner Brittain provided an update regarding their participation as subcommittee members for the CIP Project for Theater Renovations. Both stated their approval of the report they had received which demonstrated the issues and needs for improvements, as well as their support of the project.
Commissioner Dunbabin noted Former Commissioner Brown’s departure left a vacancy in the
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committee for the Clark Building Renovations. Commissioner Hayes volunteered to fill the vacancy, which the Commissioners supported.
10. Monthly Reports A. Monthly Activity Reports – August and September 2020
Commissioner Hayes asked for clarification of some items in the Monthly Activity Report and suggested the inclusion of the number and types of items that are not closed out at the end of the month. He also
inquired if there is a possibility for GIS items to be available to the public on the City’s website. Staff stated this is in progress. B. CIP Status with Verbal Updates Above items are presented for information purposes only Director Gibson provided verbal updates on specific projects. CIP 102 – Bus Stop Improvements After being on hold for some time, the project is expected to resume now that it was assigned to
Associate Engineer Romany Basilyous. CIP 143 – PCH Mobility Improvement Project This project continues to be on hold. CIP 164 – Hermosa Avenue Green Street Project
The project is moving forward and being led by the City of Torrance. Deputy City Engineer Lucho Rodriguez noted the study associated with this CIP project included the Greenwich Village Project and the Bike Path at 35th Street Project, which remain on hold. CIP 660 – Municipal Pier Electrical Repairs The project had been on hold given the consultant relocated its offices. Now that the consultant is
settled, the project has resumed and is on its way to completion. CIP 672 – Council Chamber Audiovisual Improvements Initial improvements have been completed. However, in the process, the need for additional minor improvements were identified. These are slated to be completed in late December, which would mark the completion of this project. Chairperson Grethen and Commissioner Dunbabin had questions about two CIP projects.
Chairperson Grethen requested corrections be made to the description for CIP 669 – City Park Restrooms and Renovation for accuracy. The revised description is to highlight the changes at Clark Restrooms, including the construction of a new restroom and the refurbishing of the old
restroom building to serve other needs. Commissioner Dunbabin asked about the traffic improvements on Pier Avenue at Pacific Coast Highway. Director Gibson shared that while improvements have been made, there are items that are in progress, such as installing additional
signage, working with Caltrans to fix the traffic signal’s and pedestrian module’s cycling and luminaries, and sending items to Sacramento for structural assessment. The goal for staff is safety, so they are working toward ensuring all items are completed carefully and in a timely manner.
11. Director’s Verbal Updates
Vice Chairperson Giancoli asked for an update on the beach tiles that were recently placed on 11th Street to create a path that connects to the beach. The City has received input on the current installation and is considering options. Staff is also looking into how these tiles may impact the
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operations and maintenance needs of the beach.. Additionally, staff reported an ADA consultant has been hired to look into the beach tiles among other matters, and his report is expected to be completed by the end of December 2020.
12. Commissioner Items (Other Matters) Commissioner Giancoli requested staff provide a report on the beach tiles to the Commission during
the January 2021 meeting. 13. Commissioner’s Announcements
Per Public Works staff’s recommendation, Vice Chairperson Giancoli made a motion to move Item 13 up before Item 4 to share major announcements. Seconded by Commissioner Brittain, the motion was approved and passed. AYES: Brittain, Giancoli, Dunbabin, Grethen, Hayes NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Chairperson Grethen announced changes to the Public Works Commission, including the departure
of Former Commissioner Kent F. Brown following the culmination of his four (4) year term. To fill his vacancy, Chairperson Grethen introduced incoming Commissioner Scott Hayes. Commissioners expressed their gratitude for former Commissioner Brown’s service and welcomed Commissioner
Scott Hayes. Commissioner Hayes joins the Public Works Commission with 30 years of experience in commercial and industrial construction. He is a member of the Leadership Hermosa Class of 2020, where he led the construction portion of the project. Commissioner Hayes shared he looks
forward to working and participating with Commissioners and staff. Among other announcements, Vice Chairperson Giancoli shared details of the upcoming Leadership Hermosa Project Presentations Event happening November 19, 2020 at 6pm via Zoom. Commissioner Brittain announced the Toys for Tots Committee was looking for volunteers to help distribute the toys this year. She also shared the Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot was scheduled to open after Thanksgiving Day and all the proceeds would go back to the city and various charities. 14. Adjournment
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Staff Report
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Staff Report
REPORT 21-0053
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2020
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DESIGNATION OF HERMOSA BEACH’S SECTION OF THE
COASTAL BIKE PATH AS PART OF US BIKE ROUTE 95
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council authorize a letter to the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) in support of designating Hermosa Beach’s section of the Strand as part of the proposed
U.S. Bicycle Route 95 (USBR 95) and authorize the Mayor to sign it on behalf of the City.
Executive Summary:
A network of volunteer bicycling enthusiasts have been working for decades with various agencies
throughout the nation to help identify and show support for local routes that can be designated part of
the U.S. Bicycle Route System by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO). The states’ departments of transportation (DOTs) must compile support from
local jurisdictions and then submit routes to AASHTO. City staff was contacted to assist in these
efforts and staff is seeking Council authorization to submit a letter of support on behalf of the City of
Hermosa Beach to include Hermosa Beach’s section of the existing Pacific Coast Bike Route as a
designated part of USBR 95.
Background:
The United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS) was established in 1978 by the American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) for the purpose of "facilitating
travel between the states over routes which have been identified as being more suitable than others
for cycling." The Adventure Cycling Association (ACA) manages volunteers nationally, establishing
local support through local state DOTs to pursue the USBRS route-designation process nationally for
AASHTO. To date, nearly 14,000 miles of the USBRS have been established in 29 states and
Washington D.C.There will be over 50,000 miles of designated routes when completed. For the most
part, these routes utilize existing right-of-way to connect urban, suburban, and rural areas using
roads, trails, and other facilities appropriate for bicycle travel.
The ACA is working with Caltrans to designate five major bike routes in California.As the AASHTO-
designated lead for the state of California, Caltrans leadership and involvement are necessary for
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official USBRS route-designation in California.The proposed USBR 95 is an update and
enhancement of the existing Pacific Coast Bike Route, running in California from border to border.
This includes the Marvin Braude Bike Trail (the “Strand”) which runs from Torrance to Pacific
Palisades and would include the Hermosa Beach section of the route as part of the designation. The
Hermosa Beach section runs northward along the Strand, transitions to Hermosa Avenue, and
reconnects to the Strand at the southern boundary of Manhattan Beach.
Several neighboring jurisdictions have provided letters of support including Torrance, City of Los
Angeles, Santa Monica, Carson, El Segundo, and County of Los Angeles. The City of Redondo
Beach is currently preparing a letter of support and Manhattan Beach’s section of the route was
included within Los Angeles County’s letter for the USBRS.
Discussion:
Designation by AASHTO of USBR 95 would benefit Hermosa Beach and the region by increasing
visibility and awareness of bicycle travel, encouraging ridership, and providing a wayfinding resource
to facilitate bicycle tourism both between and within communities. This effort is aligned with multiple
Hermosa Beach policy priorities related to complete streets and encouraging multi-modal
transportation, especially biking, as described in Plan Hermosa.
There are no financial nor additional capital improvement obligations resulting from the USBR 95
designation. This letter of support would simply reflect the City’s support for the route’s designation
and ask Caltrans to incorporate this letter into its communications with AASHTO for final federal
designation of the completed USBR.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
August 22, 2017 Adopted Plan Hermosa
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency with the
City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility
Goal 3. Public right-of-ways supporting a multimodal and people-oriented transportation
system that provides diversity and flexibility on how users choose to be mobile.
Policies:
3.6 Complete bicycle network. Provide a complete bicycle network along all designated
roadways while creating connections to other modes of travel including walking and transit.
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1. Draft Letter of Support
Respectfully Submitted by: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager
Concur: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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January 27, 2021
Caltrans District 5
Heidi Borders,
Local Assistance Engineer
50 Higuera Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5415
Caltrans
Paul Moore
Program Manager
Bicycle Facilities Unit
P.O. Box 942873
Sacramento, CA 94273-0001
Dear Heidi Borders and Paul Moore,
The City of Hermosa Beach is pleased to offer this letter of support for the designation of
proposed United States Bicycle Route 95 (USBR 95) through our city. The American Association
of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a bicycle route corridor
through California to be developed as USBR 95 that follows the Pacific Coast. Our city lies along
the corridor and the proposed route along the Strand and Hermosa Avenue is already serving
as a section of the Pacific Coast Bike Route.
The City of Hermosa Beach takes pride in its many amenities conducive to active lifestyles.
Hermosa Beach’s section of the Pacific Coast Bike Route is one of its most popular features for
both locals and visitors from around the world. It is used year-round by both avid and
recreational cyclists and complements the city’s active expansion of multi-modal transportation
opportunities.
The proposed route for USBR 95 will provide a benefit to our region and we endorse having the
route made known to cyclists. The City of Hermosa Beach wholeheartedly offers its support for
USBR 95 and requests that the appropriate officials nominate the route for AASHTO designation
as soon as this can be achieved.
Sincerely,
Justin Massey
Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
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REPORT 21-0055
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2021
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning Commission
meeting of January 19, 2021.
Attachments:
Action Sheet of the January 19, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
Approved:Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Noted: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Planning Commission
Chair
Rob Saemann
Vice Chair
Marie Rice
Commissioners
David Pedersen
Stephen Izant
Peter Hoffman
6:00 PM Council Chambers (Virtually)Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS MAY
ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE
PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE.
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chair Rob Saemann, Vice Chair Marie Rice,
Commissioner David Pedersen, and Commissioner Stephen Izant
Present:5 -
Absent:0
All Planning Commissioners attended remotely.
Also Present Remotely: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Monica Castillo, Assistant City Attorney
Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
4. Oral / Written Communications
Section I
CONSENT CALENDAR
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5.REPORT
21-0048
Approval of the December 15, 2020 Planning Commission Action Minutes
December 15, 2020 Planning Commission action minutesAttachments:
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Rice and seconded by Commissioner Izant to
approve the December 15, 2020 action minutes as presented. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hoffman, Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen,
and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
6. Resolution(s) for Consideration - None
Section II
HEARING
7.REPORT
21-0049
Information Only: Public Notices and Project Zoning Maps
1. Public Notices
2. Project Zoning Maps
Attachments:
8.REPORT
21-0044
S-4 #40 Determine whether an existing 220 square foot display on the
west facade of the building at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB) is a
mural, and determine that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
1. Draft Resolution
2. Site Photograph
3. Poster Verification
Attachments:
Attending remotely to speak: Jason Cortes.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Pedersen and seconded by Commissioner
Izant to adopt the resolution determining that the existing display covering 220
square feet of surface area on the west facade of an existing building is
consistent with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) definition of ‘Mural’
at 844 Hermosa Ave (The Stanton HB), and determine that the project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hoffman, Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen,
and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
This final action is subject to potential review by the City Council pursuant to
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Chapter 2.52 of the Municipal Code.*
9.REPORT
21-0043
S-21 #37- Determine that the property is a convex sloping lot and may use
alternate spot elevations rather than property corner elevations along the
east and west property lines for the purposes of determining building height
at 301 27th Street and determine that the project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act.
1. Draft Resolution 301 27th St.pdf
2. Applicant Submittal (Lot Survey, Site Photos, Soils Report).pdf
3. Poster Verification.pdf
4. Supplemental - Email from Michelle Press, added 1-19-21
Attachments:
Vice Chair Rice recused herself.
Attending remotely to speak: Brandon Straus, Robert Luna, Kristin Luna, and
Michelle Press.
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Hoffman and seconded by Chair Saemann to
adopt the resolution determining the property is a convex sloping lot and allow
the use of alternative spot elevations, excluding fill soils, for determining
building height along the east and west property lines. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Commissioner Hoffman, Chair Saemann, Commissioner Pedersen, and
Commissioner Izant
4 -
Absent:0
Recused:Vice Chair Rice1 -
This final action is subject to potential review by the City Council pursuant to
Chapter 2.52 of the Municipal Code.*
Section III
10. Staff Items
a. Verbal report on City Council actions
b. Verbal status report on major Planning projects
c.REPORT
21-0050
February 16, 2021 Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items
Planning Commission February 16, 2021 Tentative Future AgendaAttachments:
A motion was made by Vice Chair Rice, seconded by Commissioner Hoffman to
receive and file the February 16, 2021 tentative future agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Aye:Commissioner Hoffman, Chair Saemann, Vice Chair Rice, Commissioner Pedersen,
and Commissioner Izant
5 -
Absent:0
11. Commissioner Items
12. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
*Chapter 2.52, Section 2.52.040 of the Municipal Code provides for Council review
and reconsideration of any decision of the Planning Commission by two
affirmative votes at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. In the
event the Council initiates a review, the review will be placed on a future
agenda of City Council within a reasonable time period, and the Commission’s
decision is stayed pending Council’s review and final decision.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the February 16, 2021 Planning Commission
tentative future agenda items.
Attachments:
Planning Commission February 16, 2021 Tentative Future Agenda
Respectfully submitted by: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION
City of Hermosa Beach
February 16, 2021
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M.
Project Title Public
Notice
Meeting
Date
(no projects tentatively scheduled at this time) 2/4/21 2/16/21
Upcoming and Pending Projects
856 Cypress Ave – 2 unit condo
947 7th St – 2 unit condo
911 1st Street – Zone and General Plan Amendment, Precise Development
Plan and Planned Unit Development for multiple unit condominium project
City Yard – Precise Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and
Environmental Review
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REPORT 21-0067
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
ORDINANCE NO. 21-1424 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO
CABLE TELEVISION AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW CHAPTER 5.16 OF
TITLE 5 RELATING TO STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and adopt by title Ordinance No. 21-1424.
Background:
At the January 12,2021 City Council meeting,staff presented the draft ordinance for Council
consideration.Following public hearing,City Council approved the introduction of the ordinance by
the following vote:
Ayes:Councilmembers: Armato, Campbell, Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, and Mayor Massey
Noes:None
Absent:None
Abstain:None
Attachments:
1.Ordinance No. 21-1424
Respectfully Submitted by: Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Concur: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 21-1424
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
REPEALING EXISTING CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING
TO CABLE TELEVISION AND REPLACING IT WITH NEW
CHAPTER 5.16 OF TITLE 5 RELATING TO STATE VIDEO
SERVICE FRANCHISES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby finds and
declares as follows:
A. In 2006, the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act was signed into law
and codified at California Public Utilities Code section 5800, and following, (“DIVCA”); and
B. The State legislature stated the purpose of DIVCA was to increase competition in
the provision of video, voice and broadband services for all Californians through the institution of
a state video franchising system; and
C. DIVCA also recognized the continued need to protect local revenues and control
of public rights-of-way; and
D. DIVCA authorizes a city to impose reasonable time, place and manner
restrictions on a state video franchisee regarding the conditions under which the franchisee may
construct or operate the facilities necessary to provide video, voice and broadband services;
and
E. DIVCA further authorizes a city to enforce certain state and federal customer
service and privacy standards and to impose monetary penalties for violations of such
standards; and
F. All the incumbent cable operators serving the City on January 1, 2007 were
paying a franchise fee of five percent (5%) of gross revenues to the City under franchises
granted by the City.
G. The incumbent cable operators serving the City on December 31, 2006, were
paying PEG fees that amounted to one percent (1%) of gross revenues or less;
H. In the above-described circumstances, DIVCA Section 5870 (n) permits the City
to establish, by ordinance, a fee payable by state video franchise holders in the amount of one
percent (1%) of gross revenues to support PEG channel facilities; and
I. Both incumbents have now obtained state video franchises serving the residents
of the City – Time Warner (now Charter/Spectrum) effective March 23, 2009 when its local
franchise expired, and Frontier, effective November 5, 2020, pursuant to Public Utilities Code
section 5840(n) which allows a cable operator to obtain a state franchise to replace its locally
issued franchise when another operator is already serving the City under a state video franchise
– and therefore the existing provisions of Chapter 5.16 no longer apply to any operator.
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Section 2. Chapter 5.16, “Cable, Video and Telecommunications Service Providers,” of
Title 5 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety, to
read as follows:
“Chapter 5.16 STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES
5.16.010 Purpose
5.16.020 Rights reserved
5.16.030 Compliance with Chapter
5.16.040 Definitions
5.16.050 State Franchise Fees
5.16.060 PEG Fees
5.16.070 Payment of Fees
5.16.080 Audits
5.16.090 Late Payments
5.16.100 Lease of City-owned network
5.16.110 Customer service and consumer protection standards
5.16.120 Penalties for violations of standards
5.16.130 Construction in the public rights of way
5.16.140 Permits
5.16.150 Participation with other utilities
5.16.160 Underground Services Alert
5.16.170 Emergency Alert Systems
5.16.180 Interconnection for PEG Programming
5.16.190 Notices
Sec. 5.16.010 Purpose.
This Chapter is applicable to all video service providers who are eligible for, and have
been awarded, a state video franchise under the California Public Utilities Code section 5800,
and following (the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006), to provide cable or
video services in any portion of the City.
Sec. 5.16.020 Rights reserved.
The rights reserved to the City under this Chapter, are in addition to all other rights of the
City whether reserved by this Chapter, or authorized by other applicable law, and no action,
proceeding or exercise of a right shall affect any other rights which may be held by the City.
Sec. 5.16.030 Compliance with Chapter.
Nothing contained in this Chapter exempts a state franchise holder from compliance with
all ordinances, rules or regulations of the City now in effect or which may be hereafter adopted
which are not inconsistent with this Chapter or California Public Utilities Code section 5800, and
following, or obligations under any franchise previously issued by the City, insofar as those may
be enforced under California Public Utilities Code section 5800.
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Sec. 5.16.040 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations
shall have the meaning given herein. Unless otherwise expressly stated, words not defined in
this Chapter, including but not limited to “gross revenue”, “cable service”, “video service
provider” and “video service” shall be given the meaning as set forth in the Digital Infrastructure
and Video Competition Act of 2006, California Public Utilities Code, section 5800 and following,
as amended from time to time.
A. “Applicant” means any person submitting any application required under the
California Public Utilities Code, section 5800, and following.
B. “Applicable law” means all lawfully enacted and applicable Federal, State and
City laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations and orders as the same may be
amended or adopted from time to time.
C. “City” means the City of Hermosa Beach, California.
D. “City Manager” means the City Manager of the City or his or her duly authorized
designee.
E. “Construction,” and similar formulations of that term mean the named actions
interpreted broadly, encompassing, among other things, installation, extension,
maintenance, replacement of components, relocation, undergrounding, grading, site
preparation, adjusting, testing, make-ready, excavation and tree trimming.
F. “Director of Public Works” means the City Director of Public Works or his or her
designee.
G. “DIVCA” means the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006,
California Public Utilities Code, section 5800, and following, as may be amended from
time to time.
H. “May” is permissive.
I. “PEG” means public, educational, or governmental access.
J. “Person” means any natural person or any association, firm, partnership, joint
stock company, limited liability company, joint venture, corporation, or other legally
recognized entity, private or public, whether for-profit or not-for-profit.
K. “Shall” is mandatory.
L. “State franchise” means a franchise issued by the California Public Utilities
Commission to provide cable service or video service, as those terms are defined in
DIVCA, within any portion of the City.
M. “State franchise holder” means a person who holds a state franchise.
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N. “Subscriber” means the City or any person who legally receives any cable
service or video service from a state franchise holder delivered over that state franchise
holder's network.
Sec. 5.16.050 State franchise fees.
A. Any state franchise holder operating within the City shall pay to the City a state franchise
fee equal to five percent (5%) of the gross revenues of it, or any affiliate, that is subject
to a franchise fee under California Public Utilities Code Section 5860.
B. The City Manager shall promptly send any state franchise holder that notifies the City
that it intends to provide video service in the City a copy of this Ordinance and a notice
designating the person to whom the state franchise fee payments should be made.
Sec. 5.16.060 PEG fees.
A. As permitted by section 5870(n) of the California Public Utilities Code, every state
franchise holder operating within the boundaries of the City shall pay PEG fee in the
amount of one percent (1%) of the state franchise holder’s gross revenues to be used to
support PEG facilities consistent with law.
B. To the extent reauthorization is required by law, this Chapter 5.16, including the PEG fee
specified in subsection A of this section in the amount of one percent (1%) of gross
revenues, is automatically reauthorized as to each affected state video franchise holder
upon the expiration of any state franchise. Any and all reauthorizations shall be effective
for so long as such reauthorization is required by law.
Sec. 5.16.070 Payment of fees.
The state franchise fee required pursuant to Section 5.16.050, and the PEG fee required
pursuant to Section 5.16.060, shall each be paid to the City quarterly, in a manner consistent
with California Public Utilities Code section 5860. The state franchise holder shall deliver to the
City, by check or other means specified by the City, a payment for the state franchise fee and a
separate payment for the PEG fee not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each
calendar quarter. Each payment made shall be accompanied by a summary explaining the
basis for the state franchise fees, containing such information as the City Manager may require
consistent with DIVCA.
Sec. 5.16.080 Audits.
The City may audit the business records of the holder of a state franchise in a manner
consistent with California Public Utilities Code section 5860(i).
Sec. 5.16.090 Late payments.
In the event a state franchise holder fails to make payments required by this Chapter on
or before the due dates specified in this Chapter, the City shall impose a late charge at the rate
per year equal to the highest prime lending rate during the period of delinquency, plus one
percent (1%).
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Sec. 5.16.100 Lease of City-owned network.
In the event a state franchise holder leases access to a network owned by the City, the
City may set a franchise fee for access to the City-owned network separate and apart from the
franchise fee charged to state franchise holders pursuant to Section 5.16.050, which fee shall
otherwise be payable in accordance with the procedures established by this Chapter.
Sec. 5.16.110 Customer service and consumer protection standards.
Each state franchise holder shall comply with all applicable customer service and
consumer protection standards to the extent consistent with California Public Utilities Code
section 5900, including, but not limited to, all existing and subsequently enacted customer
service and consumer protection standards established by state and federal law and regulation
pertaining to the provision of video service.
Sec. 5.16.120 Penalties for violations of standards.
A. The City shall enforce the provisions of Code Section 5.16.110.
B. The City shall give the video service provider written notice of any alleged material
breach of the customer service standards and allow the video provider at least 30 days
from receipt of the notice to remedy the specified material breach.
C. For material breaches, as defined in California Public Utilities Code section 5900, by a
state franchise holder of applicable customer service and consumer protection
standards, the City may impose the following penalties:
1. For the first occurrence of a material breach, a fine of
$500.00 may be imposed for each day the violation remains in effect, not to
exceed $1,500.00 for each violation.
2. For a second material breach of the same nature within 12
months, a fine of $1,000.00 may be imposed for each day the violation remains
in effect, not to exceed $3,000.00 for each violation.
3. For a third material breach of the same nature within 12
months, a fine of $2,500.00 may be imposed for each day the violation remains
in effect, not to exceed $7,500.00 for each violation.
D. Any penalties imposed by the City shall be imposed in a manner consistent with
California Public Utilities Code section 5900.
E. The City Manager is authorized to provide any notices required under California Public
Utilities Code section 5900. The City Manager may coordinate with the Division of
Ratepayer Advocate to protect consumers in the City.
F. A state video franchise holder may appeal a penalty assessed by the City Manager to
the City Council within sixty (60) days of the initial assessment. The City Council shall
hear the matter consistent with the provisions contained in Chapter 1 of this Municipal
Code.
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Sec. 5.16.130 Construction in the public rights of way.
Except as expressly provided in this Chapter, the provisions of Chapter 12.16 of this
Code, and all City administrative rules and regulations developed pursuant to Chapter 12.16, as
now existing or as hereafter amended, shall apply to all work performed by or on behalf of a
state franchise holder in any public rights of way.
Sec. 5.16.140 Permits.
A. Prior to commencing any work for which a permit is required by Chapter 12.16, of this Code,
a state franchise holder shall apply for and obtain a permit in accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 12.16. A permit application is complete when the state franchise holder has
complied with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to all City
administrative rules and regulations, and all applicable requirements of Division 13 of the
California Public Resources Code, section 21000, and following, (the California
Environmental Quality Act) and preparation of plans and specifications as required by the
City Engineer.
B. The Director of Public Works shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion as permitted by
state law, either approve or deny a state franchise holder's application for any permit
required under Chapter 12.16 within sixty (60) days of receiving a complete permit
application from the state franchise holder.
C. If the Director of Public Works denies a state franchise holder's application for a permit, the
Director of Public Works shall, at the time of notifying the applicant of denial, furnish to the
applicant a detailed explanation of the reason or reasons for the denial.
D. A state franchise holder that has been denied a permit by final decision of the Director of
Public Works may appeal to the City Council with the time frame set forth and consistent
with the provisions contained in Section 12.16.110 of this Municipal Code. The Director of
Public Works shall transmit to the Council all maps, diagrams, records, papers, and files that
constitute the record in the action from which the appeal was taken.
E. The issuance of a permit under Chapter 12.16 of this Code is not a franchise, and does not
grant any vested rights in any location in the public rights of way, or in any particular manner
of placement within the rights of way. A permit to place cabinets and similar appurtenances
aboveground may be revoked and the permittee required to place facilities underground,
upon reasonable notice to the permittee.
Sec. 5.16.150 Participation with other utilities.
Each state franchise holder shall cooperate in the planning, locating and construction of
its network in utility joint trenches or common duct banks with other telecommunications
providers.
Sec. 5.16.160 Underground Services Alert.
Each state franchise holder shall be a member of the regional notification center for
subsurface installations (Underground Services Alert) and shall field mark, at its sole cost and
expense, the locations of its underground network facilities upon notification in accordance with
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the requirements of Section 4216 of the California Government Code, and any other applicable
law.
Sec. 5.16.170 Emergency Alert Systems.
Each state franchise holder shall comply with the emergency alert system requirements
of the Federal Communications Commission in order that emergency messages may be
distributed over the state franchise holder's network.
Sec. 5.16.180 Interconnection for PEG Programming.
Each state franchise holder, and each incumbent cable operator, shall negotiate in good
faith to interconnect their networks for the purpose of providing PEG programming.
Interconnection may be accomplished by any means authorized under Public Utilities Code
Section 5870(h). Each state franchise holder and incumbent cable operator shall provide
interconnection of PEG channels on reasonable terms and conditions and may not withhold the
interconnection. If a state franchise holder and an incumbent cable operator cannot reach a
mutually acceptable interconnection agreement, the City may require the incumbent cable
operator to allow the state franchise holder to interconnect its network with the incumbent cable
operator's network at a technically feasible point on the state franchise holder's network as
identified by the state franchise holder. If no technically feasible point for interconnection is
available, each state franchise holder will make an interconnection available to each channel
originator providing PEG programming to an incumbent cable operator, and will provide the
facilities necessary for the interconnection. The cost of any interconnection will be borne by the
state franchise holder requesting the interconnection unless otherwise agreed to by the state
franchise holder and the incumbent cable operator.
Sec. 5.16.190 Notices.
A. Each state franchise holder or applicant for a state franchise shall file with the City a copy of
all applications or notices that the state franchise holder or applicant is required to provide to
the City under DIVCA.
B. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, all notices or other documentation that a state
franchise holder is required to provide to the City under this Chapter or the California Public
Utilities Code shall be provided to the City Manager.”
Section 4. This ordinance is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant because it is not a project and there is not possibility that the ordinance may have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of
the Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby declares that it should
have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases
be declared unconstitutional.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its adoption.
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Section 7. The City Clerk shall publish this Ordinance according to law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ___, day of _________, 2021.
___________________________________
MAYOR JUSTIN MASSEY
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
EDUARDO SARMIENTO, Michael Jenkins,
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
APPROVAL OF 2020 IMPACT LEVEL III EVENTS INCLUDING: CBVA TOURNAMENTS (5/30-
5/31, 8/14-8/15 AND 9/4-9/5); BEACH TENNIS TOURNAMENTS (6/5-6/6 AND 8/21-8/22);
HERMOSA BEACH TRIATHLON (6/11-6/13); JVA AND BVCA NATIONAL BEACH
CHAMPIONSHIP (7/15-7/20); AAU JUNIOR NATIONAL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
(7/21-7/25); AAU JUNIOR OLYMPIC GAMES (7/26-7/29); AAU SOUTHERN PACIFIC SERIES
(8/6-8/8); AND SKECHERS PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK (10/24); AND DESIGNATION OF
TWO NOTHING WEEKENDS ON 6/25-6/27 AND 8/27-8/29
(Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1.Approve the Parks,Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s
recommendation to include the following Impact Level III Special Events on the 2021 Special
Event Calendar:
·CBVA Tournaments on Sunday,May 30-Monday,May 31;Saturday,August 14-
Sunday,August 15;and Saturday,September 4-Sunday,September 5 on the
volleyball courts located north of the Pier;
·Beach Tennis Tournaments on Saturday,June 5-Sunday,June 6;and Saturday,
August 21-Sunday, August 22 on the beach tennis courts north of the Pier;
·Hermosa Beach Triathlon on Friday,June 11-Sunday,June 13 on Pier Plaza,the
beach south of the Pier, and various roads;
·JVA and BVCA National Beach Championship on Thursday,July 15-Tuesday,
July 20 on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier and the beach tennis
courts;
·AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships on Wednesday,July 21-
Sunday, July 25 on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier;
·AAU Junior Olympic Games on Monday,July 26-Thursday,July 29 on the
volleyball courts north and south of the Pier;
·AAU Southern Pacific Series on Friday,August 6-Sunday,August 8 on the
volleyball courts north of the Pier; and
·Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday,October 24,on the pier head
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·Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday,October 24,on the pier head
and the strand north of the Pier.
2.Approve the designation of two Nothing Weekends on the 2021 Special Event Calendar on
Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27 and Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29.
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach is a highly sought-after destination for special events,especially those
taking place on the beach.The Community Resources Department is tasked with overseeing these
event requests and permits following an extensive review and approval process that includes both
the Parks,Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission (Commission)as well as
City Council,depending on the Impact Level of each event.Impact Level III events,which are the
largest in overall impact to the City,require a public hearing by the Commission and City Council for
formal approval and are the first events to be considered on the following year’s event calendar.
At the Commission’s meeting on January 5 and through a Public Hearing deliberation,the
Commission recommended approval of the inclusion of the following events to the 2021 Special
Event Calendar:
·CBVA Tournaments on Sunday,May 30-Monday,May 31;Saturday,August 14-Sunday,
August 15; and Saturday, September 4-Sunday, September 5;
·Beach Tennis Tournaments on Saturday,June 5-Sunday,June 6;and Saturday,August
21-Sunday, August 22;
·Hermosa Beach Triathlon on Friday, June 11-Sunday, June 13;
·JVA and BVCA National Beach Championship on Thursday, July 15-Tuesday, July 20;
·AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships on Wednesday,July 21-Sunday,
July 25;
·AAU Junior Olympic Games on Monday, July 26-Thursday, July 29;
·AAU Southern Pacific Series on Friday, August 6-Sunday, August 8; and
·Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk on Sunday, October 24.
Additionally,it recommended the City Council approve the designation of two “Nothing Weekends”on
Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27 and Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29.
Background:
In 2017,the Special Event Policy Guide was implemented,which outlined an updated approval
process for special events consistent with each event’s categorized impact level.Impact Level III
events,which are the events with the largest impact to the City,and new events to Hermosa Beach
require review and approval by City Council through Public Hearing deliberations.Impact Level II
events are approved by the Parks,Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and
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Impact Level I events are approved by staff.Impact Level III events are given priority review and
approval followed by Impact Level II and Impact Level I events at a subsequent Commission
meeting.
Following a year of event cancellations in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 precautionary measures,
staff requested completed applications from all events interested in returning in 2021 regardless of
their individual impact levels and have included those requests received by the initial deadline for
Impact Levels I and II on the tentative 2021 Special Event Calendar (Attachment 1).Inclusion of
Impact Level I and II event requests is for informational purposes only.Staff will return to the
Commission at its February 2 meeting for formal review and consideration of these events.For
purposes of tonight’s Public Hearing deliberation,the City Council should consider only Impact Level
III events,noted in green text on the tentative 2021 Special Event Calendar.Although applications
have been collected and staff is proceeding with the approval process with very little certainty on
what would be allowed to take place in 2021,all event producers have been made aware that the
issuance of final event permits would be dependent on the Los Angeles County Health Order
available at the time of their event(s).In other words,events may be granted formal approval by the
City,but the City may cancel the event if it is not allowed to take place consistent with COVID-19
precautionary measures.
Discussion:
Staff received a total of eight Impact Level III special event applications for 2021.A brief summary of
each event request is included below.Additionally,provided as individual attachments are the Special
Event Applications for each event.Notations in a red box included on the applications are staff
changes following the submission of the application,affirmed by the event producer to be accurate
for consideration by the Council.The recommended event dates do not pose any conflicts or
concerns with other activities on the tentative special event calendar.
CBVA Tournaments
Organizers for these returning events request approval for various dates through the 2020 calendar.
The specific dates of Sunday,May 30 to Monday,May 31;Saturday,August 14 to Sunday,August 15;
and Saturday September 4 to Sunday,September 5 are categorized as Impact Level III because the
events take place within the peak season.However,these events are relatively small and would only
take place on the north side of the pier.Each event expects a total of 100 participants with up to 50
spectators. Estimated event and permit fees payable to the City are included in Table 1 below:
Table 1: CBVA Tournaments Estimated Event Fees
FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291
---
$291
Category I Fee
$2 per
participant
100 participants
X 3 events
$600
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day
X 3 days
$1,047
TOTAL
$1,938
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FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291
---
$291
Category I Fee
$2 per
participant
100 participants
X 3 events
$600
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day
X 3 days
$1,047
TOTAL
$1,938
Some of the event dates would be concurrent with other events scheduled within the City;however,
the events are planned for different locations or different times.Therefore,staff does not anticipate
any conflicts.These concurrent events have historically taken place without issue.Additional event
details are included in its Special Event Application (Attachment 2).
Beach Tennis Tournaments
Organizers for these returning events request approval for Saturday,June 5 to Sunday,June 6;and
Saturday,August 21 to Sunday,August 22.These dates are categorized as Impact Level III because
the events take place within the peak season.However,these events are relatively small and would
take place on the beach tennis courts located on the north side of the pier.
Each event weekend anticipates a total of up to 70 participants with up to 60 spectators.Estimated
event and permit fees payable to the City are included in Table 2 below:
Table 2: Beach Tennis Tournaments Estimated Event Fees
FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291 --- $291
Category I Fee
$2 per
participant
60 participants X
2 events
$240
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day X 3 days $698
TOTAL $1,229
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FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291
---
$291
Category I Fee
$2 per
participant
60 participants X
2 events
$240
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day
X 3
days
$698
TOTAL
$1,229
Approval of these events would not conflict with other event requests.Additional event details are
included in the Beach Tennis Association’s Special Event Application (Attachment 3).
Hermosa Beach Triathlon
The Hermosa Beach Triathlon is a returning event and has been held annually in Hermosa Beach for
30 years.While this event takes place on a single day,requested for Sunday,June 13,setup takes
place in various locations starting as early as Friday,June 11.This includes the posting of no parking
signs for road closures;and setup of bike racks and other event-related equipment on the beach and
Pier Plaza.This popular event includes a ¼mile swim,10-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run.The swim
portion takes place south of the Pier with the bike route utilizing Pier Avenue,Valley Drive,Ardmore,
and 2nd Street,followed by the run portion on the Strand north to Manhattan Beach and back.Several
parking spaces in downtown lots are utilized for event organizers as well as parking along surface
streets to create a safe route for competitors.Estimated event and permit fees payable to the City are
included in Table 3 below:
Table 3: Hermosa Beach Triathlon Estimated Event Fees
FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$463.50 --- $463.50
Category I II Fee
$3,056 per
day
X 1 day $3,056
Amplified Sound $1 71 --- $171
Setup/Tear -down Fee
$2 63 per
day
X 2 days $526
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per
day
X 1 day $349
TOTAL
$4,565.50
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FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$463.50 --- $463.50
Category I II Fee
$3,056
per
day
X 1 day $3,056
Amplified Sound $1 71 --- $171
Setup/Tear -down Fee
$2 63 per
day
X 2 days $526
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per
day
X 1 day $349
TOTAL $4,565.50
Parking fees for use of public parking spaces are not included in the table above.Applicable meter
rates would be charged once the final coordination of spaces is confirmed closer to the event date.
This event expects a total of up to 900 participants with up to 300 spectators.Some of the requested
dates are concurrent with other events scheduled within the City;however,the events are planned for
different locations or different times.Therefore,staff does not anticipate any conflicts.Further event
details are included in its Special Event Application (Attachment 4).
JVA & BVCA National Beach Championships
The JVA &BVCA organizations request approval for its national championship event,which has
taken place in Hermosa Beach for five years.The request is for Thursday,July 15 to Tuesday,July
20.This youth volleyball tournament expects 1,100 participants and up to an additional 400
spectators.Usage of the volleyball courts north and south side of the Pier is requested,but the
applicant agrees to provide courts for recreational use on the south side of the Pier as soon as they
become available and would no longer be in use for the tournament.Estimated event and permit fees
payable to the City are included in Table 4 below:
Table 4: JVA & BVCA National Beach Championships Estimated Event Fees
FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291 --- $291
Category I II Fee $3,056 per day X 5days $15,280
Amplified Sound
$1 71
---
$171
Parking
$1.25 /$1.50 per
hour, per space
2 spaces x 5 days
$330
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per day X 5 days $1,745
TOTAL $17,817
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FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundable)
$291
---
$291
Category I II Fee
$3,056 per day X 5days
$15,280
Amplified Sound
$1 71 --- $171
Parking
$1.25 /$1.50
per
hour, per space
2 spaces x 5 days $330
Community Resources
Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49
per day
X 5
days
$1,745
TOTAL
$17,817
Approval of this event does not conflict with other event requests.Additional event details are
included in its Special Event Application (Attachment 5).
AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships
Event organizers request approval for Wednesday,July 24 to Sunday,July 25 on the beach volleyball
courts north and south of pier.Concurrent usage of the volleyball courts on the north and south side
of the pier is requested,although the applicant agrees to provide courts for recreational use on the
south side of the Pier as soon as they become available and would no longer be in use for the
tournament.This is a youth volleyball event that anticipates 660 participants with 220 spectators
throughout the course of the event.Estimated event and permit fees payable to the City are included
in Table 5 below:
Table 5: AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships Estimated Event Fees
FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category II Fee $2,778 per day X 4 days $11,112
Amplified Sound $1 71 --- $171
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per day X 4 days $1,396
TOTAL $1 2,970
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FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category II Fee
$2,778 per day X 4 days $11,112
Amplified Sound $1 71 --- $171
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per day X 4 days $1,396
TOTAL $1 2,970
Parking fees for use of public parking spaces are not included in the table above.Applicable meter
rates would be charged once the final coordination of spaces is confirmed closer to the event date.
Further event details are included in AAU’s Special Event Application (Attachment 6).
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games
Although this event has not taken place in Hermosa Beach for several years,AAU requests its return
to the City with approval for Monday,July 26-to Thursday,July 29 on the beach volleyball courts
located north and south of Pier.Concurrent usage of the volleyball courts north and south side of the
pier is requested,although the applicant agrees to provide courts for recreational use on the south
side of the pier as soon as they become available and would no longer be in use for the tournament.
This is a youth volleyball event that anticipates 340 participants with approximately 100 spectators
throughout the course of the event.Estimated event and permit fees payable to the City are included
in Table 6 below:
Table 6: West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games Estimated Event Fees
FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category I Fee
$2
per
participant
X 340 participants
$680
Amplified Sound
$1 71
---
$171
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49
per day
X 4
days
$1,396
TOTAL
$2,538
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FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291
---
$291
Category I Fee
$2 per
participant
X 340 participants
$680
Amplified Sound
$1 71
---
$171
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$3 49 per day X 4 days $1,396
TOTAL $2,538
Parking fees for use of public parking spaces are not included in the table above.Applicable meter
rates would be charged once the final coordination of spaces is confirmed closer to the event date.
Approval of this event does not conflict with other event requests.Further event details are included
in its Special Event Application (Attachment 7).
AAU Southern Pacific Series
Organizers for this returning event request approval for various dates through the 2020 calendar.The
specific dates of Friday,August 6 to Sunday,August 8 are categorized as Impact Level III because
the events take place within the peak season.However,these events are relatively small and would
take place on the volleyball courts located on the north side of the pier.The event expects a total of
140 participants with up to 50 spectators.Estimated event and permit fees payable to the City are
included in Table 7 below:
Table 7: AAU Southern Pacific Series Estimated Event Fees
FEE
COST
CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category I Fee $2 per participant 140 participants $280
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day X 3 days $1,047
TOTAL $1,618
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CALCULATION
TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category I Fee $2 per participant 140 participants $280
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day X 3 days $1,047
TOTAL $1,618
Approval of this event does not conflict with other event requests.Additional event details are
included in its Special Event Application (Attachment 8).
Skechers’ Pier to Pier Friendship Walk
This returning event has historically been categorized as a pass-through event,but due to the large
number of expected attendees and the expanding usage of the Pier head for event-related activities,
the event now qualifies as an Impact Level III.The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk expects up
to 12,000 participants of all ages walking on the Strand from Manhattan Beach to the Hermosa
Beach Pier and back.Proceeds support public education and children with special needs.Approval
of this event does not conflict with other event requests.Estimated event and permit fees payable to
the City are included in Table 8 below:
Table 8: Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Estimated Event Fees
FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291 --- $291
Category I I Fee $2,778 per day X 1 day $2,778
Amplified Sound Fee
$171 --- $171
Event Co -sponsor
$293 each
X 3 sponsors
$879
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day
X 1 day
$349
TOTAL
$4,468
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FEE COST CALCULATION TOTAL
Application Fee
(non -refundab le)
$291
---
$291
Category I I
Fee
$2,778 per day X 1 day
$2,778
Amplified Sound Fee
$171 --- $171
Event Co -sponsor
$293 each
X 3 sponsors
$879
Community
Resources Staff
(if deemed necessary)
$349 per day
X 1 day
$349
TOTAL
$4,468
Parking fees for use of public parking spaces are not included in the table above.Applicable meter
rates would be charged once the final coordination of spaces is confirmed closer to the event date.
Additional event details are included in Skechers’ Special Event Application (Attachment 9).
“Nothing Weekends”
Consistent with the Special Event Policy Guide,the Special Event Subcommittee assists staff in
making a recommendation for the inclusion of a “Nothing Weekend”within the peak season in an
effort to provide at least one weekend,including Friday through Sunday,where events are not taking
place to allow residents time and space to enjoy the beach and other public places without the
impacts of events taking place.As a result of many concerns following a busy summer of events in
2019,two “Nothing Weekends”were designated for 2020.Staff and the subcommittee presented a
similar recommendation to the Commission at its January 5 meeting where it recommended the
inclusion of two “Nothing Weekends” in 2021, including:
·Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27; and
·Friday, August 27 to Sunday, August 29.
Inclusion of these designated weekends does not conflict with event requests received thus far and
are noted on the tentative 2021 Special Event Calendar (Attachment 1).
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General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 5. Small beach town character is reflected throughout Hermosa Beach.
Policies:
·5.7 Visitor and resident balance.Recognizing the desire and need to balance visitor-serving
and local-serving uses as a key to preserving character and the economic vitality of the
community.
Parks & Open Space Element
Goal 3. Community parks and facilities encourage social activity and interaction.
Policies:
·3.1 Community-friendly events.Encourage,permit,and support community group,nonprofit,
or business organized events on City property that support physical activity,beach culture,
and family-friendly social interactions.
·3.2 Social and cultural events.Design and program parks and open space to accommodate
unique social and cultural events to foster connectedness and interaction.
·3.4 Balance space needs.Balance the space needs and demand on public resources of
formal and informal events.
Goal 7.The beach offers high quality recreational opportunities and amenities desired by
the community.
·7.3 Recreational asset.Consider and treat the beach as a recreational asset and
never as a commercial enterprise.
·7.5.Designated recreational uses.Continually evaluate and explore devoting certain
portions of the beach to different preferred recreational uses while providing access for all
users and meeting the recreation needs of visitors and residents.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, estimated event revenue would be approximately $47,143.50.
Attachments:
1. 2021 Tentative Special Event Calendar
2. CBVA Tournaments Special Event Application
3. Beach Tennis Tournaments Special Event Application
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4. Hermosa Beach Triathlon Special Event Application
5. JVA & BVCA National Beach Championship Special Event Application
6. AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championship Special Event Application
7. West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games Special Event Application
8. AAU Southern Pacific Series Special Event Application
9. Skechers’ Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Special Event Application
Respectfully Submitted by: Kelly Orta, Community Resources Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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TENTATIVE SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH-DECEMBER 2021
City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0280
hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov
Updated 12.28.2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
7
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
8 9 10 11 12 13
14
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
15 16 17 18 19
Hearts of Hermosa
Community Center
(Setup)
20
Hearts of Hermosa
Community Center
21
Hearts of Hermosa
Community Center
(Teardown)
22 23 24 25 26 27
SVCA Beach Events
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
28
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
29 30 31
MARCH 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
Hope Chapel
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Valley Park
4
Hope Chapel
Sunrise Service
Pier Plaza
Easter Sunrise Mass
South Side of the Pier
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
5 6 7 8 9 10
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
SVCA Beach Events
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
11
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
12 13 14 15 16 17
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
18 19 20 21 22 23
Surfer’s Walk of Fame
Kick-off Party
(Community Theatre)
24
Surfer’s Walk of Fame
Spyder Surf Fest
Pier Plaza
25
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
26 27 28 29 30
APRIL 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Endless Summer
Classic Car Show
Pier Plaza
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
2 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
3 4 5 6 7 8 Pets in the Park
Valley Park
PENDING APPROVAL
SVCA Beach Events
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
9 SVCA Beach Events
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
10 11 12 13 14 15 CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
16 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
17 18 19 20 21 22 Best Day Foundation
Beach Day
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
23 AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
Best Day Foundation
Beach Day
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
24 25 26 27 28
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
(Setup)
29
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
30 Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
31 Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
MAY 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
6
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
7 8 9 10 11
Triathlon
North of Pier
(Setup)
Fine Arts Festival
Community Center
(Setup)
PENDING APPROVAL
12
Triathlon
North of Pier
(Setup)
Fine Arts Festival
Community Center
PENDING APPROVAL
13
Triathlon
North of Pier
Fine Arts Festival
Community Center
PENDING APPROVAL
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25
Nothing Weekend
26
Nothing Weekend
27
Nothing Weekend
28 29 30
AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
JUNE 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
2 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
3 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
4 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
5 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
6 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Setup)
7 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
8 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
9 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
10 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
11 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
12 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Teardown)
13 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Teardown)
14 AVP
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
(Teardown)
Shakespeare
by the Sea
Valley Park
PENDING APPROVAL
15 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
Shakespeare
by the Sea
Valley Park
PENDING APPROVAL
16 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
17 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
18 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
19 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
20 JVA & BVCA
National Beach
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
21 AAU Jr. National
Beach Volleyball
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
22 AAU Jr. National
Beach Volleyball
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
23 AAU Jr. National
Beach Volleyball
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
24 AAU Jr. National
Beach Volleyball
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
25 AAU Jr. National
Beach Volleyball
Championships
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
26
West Coast AAU Jr.
Olympic Games
Volleyball Courts -
North &South of Pier
(Setup)
27
West Coast AAU Jr.
Olympic Games
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
28
West Coast AAU Jr.
Olympic Games
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
29
West Coast AAU Jr.
Olympic Games
Volleyball Courts -
North & South of Pier
30 31
JULY 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
2 3 4 5 6
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
7
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
8
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
9
10 11 12 13 14
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
15
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
16 17 18 19 20 21
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
22
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event AUGUST 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
(Setup)
4
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
5
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
CBVA Tournament
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
6
Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown
7 8 9 10 11
Best Day Foundation
Beach Day
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
12
Best Day Foundation
Beach Day
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
13 14 15 16 17
Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Setup)
PENDING APPROVAL
18
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
19
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
Hope Chapel
Church Picnic
Valley Park
20 21 22 23 24
Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
(Setup)
PENDING APPROVAL
25
Movies at the Beach
South of Pier
PENDING APPROVAL
26 27 28 29 30
SEPTEMBER 2021 Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Pier Plaza & Strand -
North of the Pier
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
Pumpkins in the Park
Edith Rodaway Park
PENDING APPROVAL
17 Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
18 19 20 21 22 23
24
Skechers Pier to Pier
Friendship Walk
Strand -
North of Pier
25 26 27 28 29 30
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
31
Beach Tennis
Tournament
Beach Tennis Courts -
North of Pier
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event OCTOBER 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11
Veterans Day
Commemoration and
Candlelight Ceremony
Community Center
12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
Community
Menorah Lighting
Pier Plaza
29 30
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event NOVEMBER 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Sand Snowman Contest
North of Pier
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Pier Plaza
5
AAU Southern Pacific
Grand Prix Series
Volleyball Courts -
North of Pier
6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
New Years Eve
Celebration
Pier Plaza
Impact Level I
Impact Level II
Impact Level III
Long Term Agreement
City Hosted or City Contracted Event DECEMBER 2021
Off-Season Monthly Events
(Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available
(out of 15)
January 0 15
February 0 15
March 8 7
April 8 8
May (through May 30) 11 4
September (from September 7) 7 8
October 7 8
November 3 12
December 3 12
Peak Season (Memorial Day: May 31, 2020 – Labor Day: September 6, 2020)
Level I & II Event Days
(max. of 40)
Level III Event Days
(max of 30)
City Sponsored/Contracted
(not on Level III Event Days)
Total # of Event Days
(out of 70 total)
Long Term Agreements
(not on Level III Event Days)
0 31 2 46 15
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City of Hermosa Beach
Special Event Application Rules and Regulations
City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 310.318.0280 ● Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov
Please refer to the Special Event Policy Guide on the City website for a complete listing of all
policies and procedures related to special events in the City of Hermosa Beach.
Application, application fee and all required documents must be submitted to the Department of
Community Resources to be considered.
Please note:
✓ Applications MUST be completed electronically – handwritten applications will not be
accepted.
✓ ALL sections and pages of the application MUST be completed (or marked N/A) to be
eligible for review. You will be notified by City staff if your application was not accepted due
to it being incomplete.
Approval Process
Event Level Approval Group Event Review Schedule
Impact Level I Approved by Community Resources Staff As received
Impact Level II Approved by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission
Meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
Impact Level III
&
New Events
Approved by public hearing at the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission and City Council
Commission meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
City Council meets bi-monthly
(second and fourth Tuesday of each month)
Multiple Events
If you are applying for multiple event days and ALL characteristics of each day are the SAME (set-up,
parking requests, etc.), you are welcome to submit one application and one application fee that includes
all event dates. If there are any details that differ between event dates, please submit a SEPARATE
application and application fee for each.
Example: A youth volleyball organization is holding a variety of tournaments, including:
• May – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• June – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• July – adult tournament (100 participants, 16 volleyball courts)
The May and June events may be completed on one application; the July event is required to be
submitted on a separate application since it is larger in participants and utilization of volleyball courts.
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YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: To avoid processing delays of your application, do not leave any
sections blank. Indicate items that do not apply with an N/A. Attach additional sheets to the application if more
space is required.
Completed Application (ALL pages – blank pages marked NA)
Application Fee
• Submit non-refundable application fee; $873 for commercial groups, $582 for non-profit
organizations, and $291 for pass-through events, to the City of Hermosa Beach. Applications
received without the application fee will not be reviewed and will be returned as
incomplete.
o If your event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the City is offering a 50% reduction
to the application fee for 2021 special events. The reduced application fees would be:
$463.50 for commercial groups (50% off $873), $291 for non-profit organizations (50% off
$582 and $145.50 (50% off 291) for pass-through events.
Site Plan
• Include location of stages, tents, portable toilets, dumpsters, registration areas, fencing,
barricades, bleachers, generators and all other items for your event. Facilities, equipment
placement, parking needs, ingress and egress routes and street closure requests must also be
included. The City may require a certified Traffic Control Plan (TCP) should your event be
approved. Please note that completion of the Beach Usage Map (p. 14) does not qualify as a
site plan for beach events.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Pending status does not qualify. Non-profit organizations must apply
under their own name and not borrow the non-profit status of another entity.
Non-Profit Designation Letter
Current Copy of Form 990
AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE:
I, the undersigned representative, have read the rules and regulations with reference to this application
and am duly authorized by the organization to submit this application on its behalf. The information
contained herein is complete and accurate.
Signature of Applicant Date
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City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 ● 310.318.0280
ORGANIZATION & EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TITLE:
Applicant Name: Birthdate:
Organization Name:
Non-Profit? ☐No ☐Yes Non-Profit I.D. or Tax Exempt #:
If non-profit, please describe who will benefit from funds raised from your event:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
**1st CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**2nd CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**PLEASE NOTE: Date choice is not guaranteed until final calendar has been determined by City staff.
EVENT DATE:
PERMIT NUMBER:
DATE STAMP STAFF
INITIALS
2120 Circle Drive
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Please describe your organization’s experience producing similar events to the one described on this
application:
Please describe you and/or your organization’s affiliation with the City of Hermosa Beach:
REQUIRED: CONTACT PERSON ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
Name: Cell:
PRE-EVENT CONTACT PERSON’S INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM CONTACT INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS PAGE)
Name: Birthdate:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
Please describe your personal experience producing similar events:
EVENT INFORMATION
Is this a NEW or RETURNING special event to Hermosa Beach? ☐ NEW ☐ RETURNING
-If this is a returning event, please indicate the number of years held in Hermosa Beach:
Please indicate your event level (please mark all that apply)
☐ Local ☐ Regional ☐ National
☐ Championship ☐ Qualifier
Event Type (please select all that apply):
☐ Race (run, walk, bike, etc.) ☐ Tournament Type:
☐ Parade ☐ Pass-Through
☐ Street Fair/Festival ☐ Fundraiser Benefitting:
☐ Concert ☐ Swim Event
☐ Other
PLEASE COMPLETE A DAILY BREAKDOWN OF EVENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE USE MULTIPLE LINES TO
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DIFFERENT DAILY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
Date(s) Daily Activity Start Time End Time
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
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Event Location:
If your event is on the beach, do you plan to remove any volleyball or beach tennis courts? ☐ YES ☐ NO
If YES, please indicate which courts will be removed on the Beach Usage Map (p. 14)
Estimated # of Participants: Age of Participants:
Estimated # of Spectators (daily): Total Estimated Attendance:
Marketing & Advertisement Plan
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for participants:
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for spectators:
Overall Event Description - Briefly explain event and activities:
Street Closure Information – For Parades, Races, Walk/Runs, etc.taking place on City streets.
Names of Streets to be closed (please include additional sheets if necessary):
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
Description of Event Route (official map must be submitted with application)
Assembly Area/Event Start:
Disbanding Area/Event End:
Sponsors
List ALL proposed/anticipated Co-Sponsors. Each Co-sponsor is a $293 each and must be approved by the Community
Resources Department. Co-sponsors may sample only, not sell.
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Parking
Will you need reserved parking spaces? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, please list requested parking times for each day of request (attach additional sheets if necessary):
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
Will official event merchandise be sold at the event (Business License required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Does your event involve the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages?
Alcohol is prohibited on the beach per HBMC 12.26.300 ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the event have amplified sound? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe (live music, PA, number and size of speakers, microphone, bullhorn, etc):
Is this a fundraising event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe the fundraising activities:
Will there be any fenced areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Will there be construction of stages or structures, including any tents or awnings? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
What is your clean-up plan post event?
Will you be requesting street banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be requesting light pole banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be filming or having television coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No
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Entrance or Registration Fee:
Methods of Registration (please check all that apply):
☐ Website ☐ Mail
☐ Active.com ☐ Other
Prizes (including anticipated cash prizes):
SAFETY/SECURITY/VOLUNTEERS
Have you hired a security company to handle security arrangements for this event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please include the following information:
Company Name: Phone: # of Guards:
Guard Schedule:
Do you plan on utilizing volunteers? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Please describe your procedures for both crowd control and internal security:
EVENT PROMOTION INFORMATION
Please describe marketing and promotional efforts for this event. Include event website, social networking sites,
radio play, etc.
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION (ATTACH SITE PLAN)
A DIAGRAM OF YOUR SITE PLAN THAT INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES, EXACT PLACEMENT OF ALL EQUIPMENT, STREET
CLOSURES, INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES, SHUTTLE ROUTES, FENCING, ACCESSIBILITY PLAN, AND PARKING MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SITE PLAN
(PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPLETION OF THE BEACH USAGE MAP, PAGE 14, DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SITE PLAN)
Please check all the boxes that apply to the equipment that will be on site for your event and specify the number
and size of each (if applicable).
☐ Cars ☐ Porta Potties
☐ Semi-Trucks ☐ Motor Homes
☐ Generator Size:
Size/Type: ☐ Trailer
☐ Vans Size:
Size: ☐ Stage
☐ Sound Equipment Measurements:
☐ Enclosed Tents ☐ Canopies
☐ Other (please attach list with description of each item)
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements
applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities
and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please describe your accessibility plan:
INSURANCE
Unless greater or lesser coverage is requested, applicant agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence
of $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate, including endorsement,
covering the entire period of this permit, naming the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and employees
as additionally insured. Permittee waives claims against the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and
employees, for fees or damages caused, arising out of or in any way connected with the exercise of this permit.
APPLICANT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICANT’S LAWS AND AGREES TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN GOOD
CONDITION AND RETURN IN THE SAME CONDITION AS BEFORE SAID USE.
I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and
agree to comply with the City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Measures. All fees, charges and other material
will be paid and or furnished to the Department of Community Resources as mutually agreed to by both parties.
Name/Company Representative
Signature Date
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Event Name:
Event Date(s):
3+
Years
SMALL
100-500
PARKS
OR
BEACH
WINTER
WEEKDAY
1- 2 DAYS
1-2
EVENTS
PER YEAR
NONE
MEDIUM
501-2,000
ONCE BEFORE
PIER
PLAZA
SPRING
OR FALL
WEEKEND
3-4 DAYS
3-4 EVENTS PER YEAR
1-2
LARGE
2,000+
NEW EVENT
STREETS/
PUBLIC
RIGHT OF
WAY/
STRAND
SUMMER
HOLIDAY
MORE THAN
5 DAYS
MORE THAN 5 EVENTS
PER YEAR
3 OR
MORE
Select one characteristic in
each ROW as it relates to
your event(s).
Please be sure to mark
(i.e. “x”, circle, checkmark,
etc.) each selection. Failure
to do so will deem the
worksheet and application
incomplete.
NUMBER OF
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS
REOCCURANCE
LOCATION
TIME OF YEAR
DAY(S) OF THE WEEK
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
DAYS
NUMBER OF EVENTS
IN ONE YEAR
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
NEEDED
i.e. filming, reserved parking, fencing, stage or seating construction, road closures, amplified sound, etc.
TOTALS Calculate the total number of each
color/column selected.
IMPACT LEVEL I
At least 5 blue
IMPACT LEVEL II
At least 2 red
IMPACT LEVEL III
At least 2 green
Determine Impact Level by selecting the
HIGHEST your event qualifies for. IMPACT LEVEL
IMPACT CHARACTERISTIC WORKSHEET (REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS)
Please consider details of your event and use this worksheet to determine its impact level. If you are applying for multiple events,
please complete a different page for each if the event details are different.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Please provide a brief description of the benefit your event(s) add to the community. The Community Decision-Making
Tool may be used as a guide and can be found on the City website at the following link:
http://www.hermosabch.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5226
Event Name: Event Date(s):
PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION
Please provide the following information to be given out to the general public, if requested:
Name of Event:
Name of Organization:
Event Dates and Times:
Date
Times
Event Information can be found online
at:
Public Relations Contact:
Day
Phone:
Evening Phone:
Email:
Please provide a brief description of your event that can be used on the online City calendar. Please include
details that would be helpful for someone looking for more information specific to your event.
9/4-5.
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PRELIMINARY FEE WORKSHEET
Please complete, to the best of your ability, all event-related fees as it pertains to your proposed event, even if you are
requesting fee waivers. A final total of charges will be determined thirty days prior to your event once approval is
granted; additional fees not listed below may apply when deemed necessary by staff as a result of the final event planning
and implementation. Please note that fees may be updated at any time.
EVENT CATEGORY FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Category I
• Less than 500 people
Non-profit: $2 per person
Commercial: 70/30
split of registration
Category II
• Impacts public areas for no longer than one (1) day
including set-up & tear-down • Is conducted in the off-season (not between Memorial
Day and Labor Day or on any holiday) • Participant plus Spectator crowd above 500 but does not exceed 3,000 people. • Has no television coverage (except news).
• A non-profit entity is the beneficiary of the net revenues
(100%).
• Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category III or IV event.
$2,778 per day
Category III
• Impacts public areas for more than one (1) day
including set up.
• Participant plus Spectator crowd does not exceed
5,000 people.
• Has no television coverage (except news). • Has more than $3,000 and less than $50,000 in prize
money. • Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category IV event.
$3,056 per day
Category IV
• Meets Category III Criteria and has one or more of the
following:
▪ Has network television coverage or
▪ Estimated participant/spectator crowds exceed
5,000 people or
▪ Prize money in excess of $50,000 or ▪ Charges admission to spectator Gross revenues in excess of $50,000.
$5,556 per day
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Commercial Application Fee - non-refundable
$873 ($463.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Non-Profit Application Fee - non-refundable
$582 ($291 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Pass-Thru Application Fee - non-refundable
$291 ($145.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Amplified Sound Permit $171
Pier Plaza Use Fee $11,631 per day
Event Co-Sponsor $293 each
Event Set-Up/Tear-Down $263 per location, per day
Community Resources Staff $349 per day
Parking Meter Space Fee $1.25 per hour (8am-8pm)
$1.50 per hour (8pm-8am)
*Preliminary TOTAL
*Depending on event details additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa
Beach’s Building Division, Public Works Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
$291
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GREEN MATRIX (Environmental Protection Plan)
(Required for all event applications)
Events in Hermosa Beach are expected to implement measures to reduce impacts and costs to the
environment, the city, and the community. Specify how you will comply with applicable measures (or
mark not applicable). If you have a multi-year contract for your event, please show how you will
increase compliance in subsequent years.
Event Name: Expected Attendance:
MEASURE CHECK IF
APPLICABLE
HOW WILL YOU COMPLY?
(use additional sheets if needed)
Recycling and Waste Reduction
1. Reduce waste and single-use items
▪ Limit single-use paper, plastics,
packaging, and décor items ☐
▪ Reduce size/bulk of plates, containers,
cups ☐
▪ Use products with high recycled content ☐
▪ Avoid sale or give-away of single-use
plastic drinking water bottles. *A mobile
water cart ('Mother-Lode Wide') is
available for use and reusable water
bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ Provide free drinking water in large
dispensers (people can refill their own
bottles, or use paper cups) *Large drink
dispensers are available for use and
reusable water bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ At 'beer or drink gardens' use recycled
or compostable cups (provide dump
station for liquids)
☐
▪ Recycle fry-grease for bio-diesel fuels ☐
▪ Limit and reduce size of handouts, flyers
and give-aways (print several per page,
double-side, do not use dark color inks)
☐
2. Recycling containers:
▪ Place well-marked recycle containers
adjacent to every trash container ☐
▪ Provide onsite 'monitors' directing people to
recycling at prime locations or provide
secondary trash sorters.
☐
▪ Scavenging is prohibited from waste
containers. Prevent and report scavenging ☐
3. Staging
▪ Recycle or reuse event construction
materials
☐
▪ Use ‘no emission/no VOC’ paints/sealants
☐
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3. Transportation
▪ No-idling policy for all vehicles ☐
▪ Sponsor free shuttle or low-cost bus passes ☐
▪ Use electric, hydrogen, hybrid or CNG
vehicles ☐
4. Energy
▪ Use energy-efficient lighting ☐
▪ Turn lighting and devices off when not in
use ☐
▪ Turn off generators when not in use for
significant period of time ☐
▪ Using alternative energy (solar, wind, fuel
cell) to supply some power ☐
▪ Use alternative fuel generators (CNG, fuel
cell, biodiesel) (biodiesel- minimum B20
(20% blend); B99 is preferred)
☐
5. Marine environment
▪ NO single-use plastic bags starting
October 1, 2016. ☐
▪ including take-out cups or containers. ☐
▪ No hosing of surfaces. Consult Public
Works regarding clean-up procedures
for large events
☐
▪ Full containment of all wastes ☐
▪ Full containment of all six-pack plastic
rings. Cut rings prior to disposal. ☐
If Beach and street cleaning required consult
Public Works regarding clean-up
procedures
☐
6. Education
Event and vendors to make reducing waste and
recycling a prominent theme ☐
▪ Provide one booth, kiosk or space for
green education sponsored by city or
designee
☐
▪ Advertise green measures and rules in
all event advertising and on website ☐
▪ Demonstrate that vendors and service
providers will comply with green
measures
☐
7. Monitoring
Report on compliance with above applicable
measures ☐
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BEACH COURTS USAGE MAP (required for all BEACH events.)
Please circle the beach volleyball and/or beach tennis courts that you will be using for your event. This also includes
those courts that may be removed for event-related activities. If you are applying for multiple events or multiple days
where a different number of courts will be used, please complete a separate page for each, specifying the event title and
date below. Completion of this map does not take the place of the required Site Plan.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
9/4-5.
SITE PLAN
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City of Hermosa Beach
Special Event Application Rules and Regulations
City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 310.318.0280 ● Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov
Please refer to the Special Event Policy Guide on the City website for a complete listing of all
policies and procedures related to special events in the City of Hermosa Beach.
Application, application fee and all required documents must be submitted to the Department of
Community Resources to be considered.
Please note:
✓ Applications MUST be completed electronically – handwritten applications will not be
accepted.
✓ ALL sections and pages of the application MUST be completed (or marked N/A) to be
eligible for review. You will be notified by City staff if your application was not accepted due
to it being incomplete.
Approval Process
Event Level Approval Group Event Review Schedule
Impact Level I Approved by Community Resources Staff As received
Impact Level II Approved by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission
Meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
Impact Level III
&
New Events
Approved by public hearing at the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission and City Council
Commission meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
City Council meets bi-monthly
(second and fourth Tuesday of each month)
Multiple Events
If you are applying for multiple event days and ALL characteristics of each day are the SAME (set-up,
parking requests, etc.), you are welcome to submit one application and one application fee that includes
all event dates. If there are any details that differ between event dates, please submit a SEPARATE
application and application fee for each.
Example: A youth volleyball organization is holding a variety of tournaments, including:
• May – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• June – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• July – adult tournament (100 participants, 16 volleyball courts)
The May and June events may be completed on one application; the July event is required to be
submitted on a separate application since it is larger in participants and utilization of volleyball courts.
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YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: To avoid processing delays of your application, do not leave any
sections blank. Indicate items that do not apply with an N/A. Attach additional sheets to the application if more
space is required.
Completed Application (ALL pages – blank pages marked NA)
Application Fee
• Submit non-refundable application fee; $873 for commercial groups, $582 for non-profit
organizations, and $291 for pass-through events, to the City of Hermosa Beach. Applications
received without the application fee will not be reviewed and will be returned as
incomplete.
o If your event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the City is offering a 50% reduction
to the application fee for 2021 special events. The reduced application fees would be:
$463.50 for commercial groups (50% off $873), $291 for non-profit organizations (50% off
$582 and $145.50 (50% off 291) for pass-through events.
Site Plan
• Include location of stages, tents, portable toilets, dumpsters, registration areas, fencing,
barricades, bleachers, generators and all other items for your event. Facilities, equipment
placement, parking needs, ingress and egress routes and street closure requests must also be
included. The City may require a certified Traffic Control Plan (TCP) should your event be
approved. Please note that completion of the Beach Usage Map (p. 14) does not qualify as a
site plan for beach events.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Pending status does not qualify. Non-profit organizations must apply
under their own name and not borrow the non-profit status of another entity.
Non-Profit Designation Letter
Current Copy of Form 990
AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE:
I, the undersigned representative, have read the rules and regulations with reference to this application
and am duly authorized by the organization to submit this application on its behalf. The information
contained herein is complete and accurate.
Signature of Applicant Date
10/22/2020
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City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 ● 310.318.0280
ORGANIZATION & EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TITLE:
Applicant Name: Birthdate:
Organization Name:
Non-Profit? ☐No ☐Yes Non-Profit I.D. or Tax Exempt #:
If non-profit, please describe who will benefit from funds raised from your event:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
**1st CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**2nd CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**PLEASE NOTE: Date choice is not guaranteed until final calendar has been determined by City staff.
EVENT DATE:
PERMIT NUMBER:
DATE STAMP STAFF
INITIALS
28th AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships
Gino Grajeda
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc. / Southern Pacific Volleyball Committee
XX 35-6057862
proceeds are put back into the AAU Beach Volleyball program, ISF and developmental programs.
425 15th Street, #3177
Manhattan Beach CA 90266
AAU West Coast Office: 714-765-2957 310-344-4466
ggrajeda181@msn.com or gino@aausports.org NA
July 5
July 6-10
July 10
July 6
July 7-11
July 11
AAU Beach Volleyball is the original program dating back to 1957, with the juniors established in 1994. Holding the event in
July coincides with the culmination of events from January to June and completed prior to August. 1 when many schools across the country
return. The negotiated date is the request keeping consistent. As the original junior event, all others precede or follow this main event.
We are requesting to keep the same original time frame avoiding holiday weekends and cooperating with other groups. The
AAU is only submitting one national event this month. The West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games was subsequently moved out of Hermosa
Beach to another location and we since negotiated dates to keep the Nationals in Hermosa Beach after a one year hiatus.
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Please describe your organization’s experience producing similar events to the one described on this
application:
Please describe you and/or your organization’s affiliation with the City of Hermosa Beach:
REQUIRED: CONTACT PERSON ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
Name: Cell:
PRE-EVENT CONTACT PERSON’S INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM CONTACT INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS PAGE)
Name: Birthdate:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
Please describe your personal experience producing similar events:
EVENT INFORMATION
Is this a NEW or RETURNING special event to Hermosa Beach? ☐ NEW ☐ RETURNING
-If this is a returning event, please indicate the number of years held in Hermosa Beach:
Please indicate your event level (please mark all that apply)
☐ Local ☐ Regional ☐ National
☐ Championship ☐ Qualifier
Event Type (please select all that apply):
☐ Race (run, walk, bike, etc.) ☐ Tournament Type:
☐ Parade ☐ Pass-Through
☐ Street Fair/Festival ☐ Fundraiser Benefitting:
☐ Concert ☐ Swim Event
☐ Other
PLEASE COMPLETE A DAILY BREAKDOWN OF EVENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE USE MULTIPLE LINES TO
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DIFFERENT DAILY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
Date(s) Daily Activity Start Time End Time
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
The Southern Pacific Volleyball Committee in cooperation with the AAU has operated beach volleyball events and the National Championships in
Hermosa Beach for 26 years and coordinate events across the country. Our track record in Hermosa Beach dates back to 1994 and open
programming since 1957 in Manhattan Beach.
The AAU National Championships has long considered Hermosa Beach it's home. Working with city administrative staff, the event initially was
developed as a joint effort with the Community Services Department to provide programming to South Bay youth.
Gino Grajeda or Denny Lennon 310-344-4466 or 310-877-5293
XX
25 years
XX
XX Beach Volleyball
July 5 or 6 XX 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
July 6-11 or July 7-11 XX 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
2:00 PM 9:00 PMJuly 10 or 11
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Event Location:
If your event is on the beach, do you plan to remove any volleyball or beach tennis courts? ☐ YES ☐ NO
If YES, please indicate which courts will be removed on the Beach Usage Map (p. 14)
Estimated # of Participants: Age of Participants:
Estimated # of Spectators (daily): Total Estimated Attendance:
Marketing & Advertisement Plan
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for participants:
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for spectators:
Overall Event Description - Briefly explain event and activities:
Street Closure Information – For Parades, Races, Walk/Runs, etc.taking place on City streets.
Names of Streets to be closed (please include additional sheets if necessary):
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
Description of Event Route (official map must be submitted with application)
Assembly Area/Event Start:
Disbanding Area/Event End:
Sponsors
List ALL proposed/anticipated Co-Sponsors. Each Co-sponsor is a $293 each and must be approved by the Community
Resources Department. Co-sponsors may sample only, not sell.
North and South Side of the Pier
XX
660 over the course of the week 9-10
(not all divisions participate on the same day)
220 plus on a single day approx. 820 over the week
Through membership channels and AAU website
There are no plans to advertise to spectators
The oldest and most comprehensive junior beach volleyball event
in the United States. The national event as moved to Hermosa Beach in 1995 and has been a presence ever since, other than a move to Long
Beach in 2017 after a scheduling conflict when both Nationals and JO Games were moved out of Hermosa Beach, but moved back in 2018 with a
coordinated schedule. In 2020, the event was moved to Chula Vista at the Olympic Training Center due to cancellations because of the virus.
The event consists of using existing courts with the addition of temporary courts within the commercial zones. It normally takes a day prior to set
up and remove alcohol branded nets and adjust them. The addition of canopies, courtside banners and a center court without bleachers is utilized
to maximize space. The event is a junior championships for 9-18 year olds and was the first of it's kind in the USA which made Hermosa Beach
the home of junior beach volleyball with not only this event, but other events that follows. This event has moved the boys divisions to late May and
early June to accommodate the large number of girls interested. It is our goal to work with other event operators preceding or following this event
to allow for a smooth transition.
NA
NA
Spalding is the official ball and supplier through December 31, 2020 through an extension, It is currently unknown which ball the AAU will replace
it with.
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Parking
Will you need reserved parking spaces? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, please list requested parking times for each day of request (attach additional sheets if necessary):
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
Will official event merchandise be sold at the event (Business License required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Does your event involve the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages?
Alcohol is prohibited on the beach per HBMC 12.26.300 ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the event have amplified sound? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe (live music, PA, number and size of speakers, microphone, bullhorn, etc):
Is this a fundraising event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe the fundraising activities:
Will there be any fenced areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Will there be construction of stages or structures, including any tents or awnings? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
What is your clean-up plan post event?
Will you be requesting street banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be requesting light pole banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be filming or having television coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No
XX
2 July 5-12 6:00 AM 10:00 PM
two street spaces adjacent to BH Hotel)
XX
XX
XX
Announcement ands and background music
XX
XX
XX
Operations staff has left the beach with permanent posts intact and any nets replaced with alcohol branded nets and playing areas removed of
debris,
XX
XX
XX
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Entrance or Registration Fee:
Methods of Registration (please check all that apply):
☐ Website ☐ Mail
☐ Active.com ☐ Other
Prizes (including anticipated cash prizes):
SAFETY/SECURITY/VOLUNTEERS
Have you hired a security company to handle security arrangements for this event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please include the following information:
Company Name: Phone: # of Guards:
Guard Schedule:
Do you plan on utilizing volunteers? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Please describe your procedures for both crowd control and internal security:
EVENT PROMOTION INFORMATION
Please describe marketing and promotional efforts for this event. Include event website, social networking sites,
radio play, etc.
No entrance fee; only a per player registration fee of 75
XX
XX
A competent overnight security firm or bonded security guards are used. No specific company or name is available at this time.
XX
Presentation f the event program and scheduling and scheduling allows for maximum use of space and time to allow for crowd control and ease
of movement.
Event websites at www.aaubeach.org and www.aausports.org with affiliated social media outlets, ,in addition to AAU membership e-mail blasts
to the athletes within the district and across the country.
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION (ATTACH SITE PLAN)
A DIAGRAM OF YOUR SITE PLAN THAT INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES, EXACT PLACEMENT OF ALL EQUIPMENT, STREET
CLOSURES, INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES, SHUTTLE ROUTES, FENCING, ACCESSIBILITY PLAN, AND PARKING MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SITE PLAN
(PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPLETION OF THE BEACH USAGE MAP, PAGE 14, DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SITE PLAN)
Please check all the boxes that apply to the equipment that will be on site for your event and specify the number
and size of each (if applicable).
☐ Cars ☐ Porta Potties
☐ Semi-Trucks ☐ Motor Homes
☐ Generator Size:
Size/Type: ☐ Trailer
☐ Vans Size:
Size: ☐ Stage
☐ Sound Equipment Measurements:
☐ Enclosed Tents ☐ Canopies
☐ Other (please attach list with description of each item)
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements
applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities
and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please describe your accessibility plan:
INSURANCE
Unless greater or lesser coverage is requested, applicant agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence
of $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate, including endorsement,
covering the entire period of this permit, naming the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and employees
as additionally insured. Permittee waives claims against the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and
employees, for fees or damages caused, arising out of or in any way connected with the exercise of this permit.
APPLICANT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICANT’S LAWS AND AGREES TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN GOOD
CONDITION AND RETURN IN THE SAME CONDITION AS BEFORE SAID USE.
I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and
agree to comply with the City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Measures. All fees, charges and other material
will be paid and or furnished to the Department of Community Resources as mutually agreed to by both parties.
Name/Company Representative
Signature Date
1
small
XX with PA system
NA
NA
NA
NA XX 10x10 canopies
NA
XX reserved parking spot
XX as required by city staff
NA
Gino Grajeda 10/22/2020
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Event Name:
Event Date(s):
3+
Years
SMALL
100-500
PARKS
OR
BEACH
WINTER
WEEKDAY
1- 2 DAYS
1-2
EVENTS
PER YEAR
NONE
MEDIUM
501-2,000
ONCE BEFORE
PIER
PLAZA
SPRING
OR FALL
WEEKEND
3-4 DAYS
3-4 EVENTS PER YEAR
1-2
LARGE
2,000+
NEW EVENT
STREETS/
PUBLIC
RIGHT OF
WAY/
STRAND
SUMMER
HOLIDAY
MORE THAN
5 DAYS
MORE THAN 5 EVENTS
PER YEAR
3 OR
MORE
Select one characteristic in
each ROW as it relates to
your event(s).
Please be sure to mark
(i.e. “x”, circle, checkmark,
etc.) each selection. Failure
to do so will deem the
worksheet and application
incomplete.
NUMBER OF
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS
REOCCURANCE
LOCATION
TIME OF YEAR
DAY(S) OF THE WEEK
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
DAYS
NUMBER OF EVENTS
IN ONE YEAR
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
NEEDED
i.e. filming, reserved parking, fencing, stage or seating construction, road closures, amplified sound, etc.
TOTALS Calculate the total number of each
color/column selected.
IMPACT LEVEL I
At least 5 blue
IMPACT LEVEL II
At least 2 red
IMPACT LEVEL III
At least 2 green
Determine Impact Level by selecting the
HIGHEST your event qualifies for. IMPACT LEVEL
IMPACT CHARACTERISTIC WORKSHEET (REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS)
Please consider details of your event and use this worksheet to determine its impact level. If you are applying for multiple events,
please complete a different page for each if the event details are different.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
28th AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships
July 6-10 or July 7-11
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX XX
XX
XX
XX
33 3
3
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Please provide a brief description of the benefit your event(s) add to the community. The Community Decision-Making
Tool may be used as a guide and can be found on the City website at the following link:
http://www.hermosabch.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5226
Event Name: Event Date(s):
PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION
Please provide the following information to be given out to the general public, if requested:
Name of Event:
Name of Organization:
Event Dates and Times:
Date
Times
Event Information can be found online
at:
Public Relations Contact:
Day
Phone:
Evening Phone:
Email:
Please provide a brief description of your event that can be used on the online City calendar. Please include
details that would be helpful for someone looking for more information specific to your event.
28th AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships July 6-10 or July 7-11, 2020
The AAU National Championships has been a part of the summer landscape in Hermosa Beach for over two decades, even when no other
events in the month of July took place. The addition of bringing a family event which brings hotel guests, restaurant patrons, shoppers and
extended family members who extend their stay before and after has put Hermosa Beach on the map long before other organizations have
held their championships or the different versions of the professional tours who moved dates often between June and August. Many of the
athletes are from the South Bay who compete in AAU preliminary events in Hermosa Beach.
The impact of moving in and out with minimal impact allows for maximum use without extensive build outs or removals. It allows for other
events to come in and out before and after and completion dates at the competition site.
The economic impact is significant and was especially missed when the Hermosa Beach City Council moved this event to Long Beach and
the AAU Junior Olympic Games to Santa Monica in 2017 when local hoteliers who often book rooms when the current event ends, noted the
reduction of stays. It is our best intent to work with local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to produce an event where participants
patronize local shops in the immediate area and around the city.
28th AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
July 6-10 July 7-11OR
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.aaubeach.org or www.aausports.org
Rachel D'Orazio, Marketing Department or Crystal Mannino, Senior Volleyball Liaison
407-934-7200 NA
rachel@aausports.org or crystal@aausports.org
The 28th AAU Girls' Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships is celebrating it's 27th year in Hermosa Beach. The open even
draws teams from throughout the country who wish to compete with the best athletes from Southern California. Teams from ages 9-18
in five divisions compete within a five-day period for either two or three days. AAU memberships and tournament information at
www.aaubeach.org
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PRELIMINARY FEE WORKSHEET
Please complete, to the best of your ability, all event-related fees as it pertains to your proposed event, even if you are
requesting fee waivers. A final total of charges will be determined thirty days prior to your event once approval is
granted; additional fees not listed below may apply when deemed necessary by staff as a result of the final event planning
and implementation. Please note that fees may be updated at any time.
EVENT CATEGORY FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Category I
• Less than 500 people
Non-profit: $2 per person
Commercial: 70/30
split of registration
Category II
• Impacts public areas for no longer than one (1) day
including set-up & tear-down • Is conducted in the off-season (not between Memorial
Day and Labor Day or on any holiday) • Participant plus Spectator crowd above 500 but does not exceed 3,000 people. • Has no television coverage (except news).
• A non-profit entity is the beneficiary of the net revenues
(100%).
• Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category III or IV event.
$2,778 per day
Category III
• Impacts public areas for more than one (1) day
including set up.
• Participant plus Spectator crowd does not exceed
5,000 people.
• Has no television coverage (except news). • Has more than $3,000 and less than $50,000 in prize
money. • Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category IV event.
$3,056 per day
Category IV
• Meets Category III Criteria and has one or more of the
following:
▪ Has network television coverage or
▪ Estimated participant/spectator crowds exceed
5,000 people or
▪ Prize money in excess of $50,000 or ▪ Charges admission to spectator Gross revenues in excess of $50,000.
$5,556 per day
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Commercial Application Fee - non-refundable
$873 ($463.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Non-Profit Application Fee - non-refundable
$582 ($291 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Pass-Thru Application Fee - non-refundable
$291 ($145.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Amplified Sound Permit $171
Pier Plaza Use Fee $11,631 per day
Event Co-Sponsor $293 each
Event Set-Up/Tear-Down $263 per location, per day
Community Resources Staff $349 per day
Parking Meter Space Fee $1.25 per hour (8am-8pm)
$1.50 per hour (8pm-8am)
*Preliminary TOTAL
*Depending on event details additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa
Beach’s Building Division, Public Works Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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GREEN MATRIX (Environmental Protection Plan)
(Required for all event applications)
Events in Hermosa Beach are expected to implement measures to reduce impacts and costs to the
environment, the city, and the community. Specify how you will comply with applicable measures (or
mark not applicable). If you have a multi-year contract for your event, please show how you will
increase compliance in subsequent years.
Event Name: Expected Attendance:
MEASURE CHECK IF
APPLICABLE
HOW WILL YOU COMPLY?
(use additional sheets if needed)
Recycling and Waste Reduction
1. Reduce waste and single-use items
▪ Limit single-use paper, plastics,
packaging, and décor items ☐
▪ Reduce size/bulk of plates, containers,
cups ☐
▪ Use products with high recycled content ☐
▪ Avoid sale or give-away of single-use
plastic drinking water bottles. *A mobile
water cart ('Mother-Lode Wide') is
available for use and reusable water
bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ Provide free drinking water in large
dispensers (people can refill their own
bottles, or use paper cups) *Large drink
dispensers are available for use and
reusable water bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ At 'beer or drink gardens' use recycled
or compostable cups (provide dump
station for liquids)
☐
▪ Recycle fry-grease for bio-diesel fuels ☐
▪ Limit and reduce size of handouts, flyers
and give-aways (print several per page,
double-side, do not use dark color inks)
☐
2. Recycling containers:
▪ Place well-marked recycle containers
adjacent to every trash container ☐
▪ Provide onsite 'monitors' directing people to
recycling at prime locations or provide
secondary trash sorters.
☐
▪ Scavenging is prohibited from waste
containers. Prevent and report scavenging ☐
3. Staging
▪ Recycle or reuse event construction
materials
☐
▪ Use ‘no emission/no VOC’ paints/sealants
☐
AAU Junior Nationals 200 per day
XX will not provide such items
XX applicable
XX
water stations are not recommended during the COVID
pandemic era
XX not recommended during this COVID pandemic era
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3. Transportation
▪ No-idling policy for all vehicles ☐
▪ Sponsor free shuttle or low-cost bus passes ☐
▪ Use electric, hydrogen, hybrid or CNG
vehicles ☐
4. Energy
▪ Use energy-efficient lighting ☐
▪ Turn lighting and devices off when not in
use ☐
▪ Turn off generators when not in use for
significant period of time ☐
▪ Using alternative energy (solar, wind, fuel
cell) to supply some power ☐
▪ Use alternative fuel generators (CNG, fuel
cell, biodiesel) (biodiesel- minimum B20
(20% blend); B99 is preferred)
☐
5. Marine environment
▪ NO single-use plastic bags starting
October 1, 2016. ☐
▪ including take-out cups or containers. ☐
▪ No hosing of surfaces. Consult Public
Works regarding clean-up procedures
for large events
☐
▪ Full containment of all wastes ☐
▪ Full containment of all six-pack plastic
rings. Cut rings prior to disposal. ☐
If Beach and street cleaning required consult
Public Works regarding clean-up
procedures
☐
6. Education
Event and vendors to make reducing waste and
recycling a prominent theme ☐
▪ Provide one booth, kiosk or space for
green education sponsored by city or
designee
☐
▪ Advertise green measures and rules in
all event advertising and on website ☐
▪ Demonstrate that vendors and service
providers will comply with green
measures
☐
7. Monitoring
Report on compliance with above applicable
measures ☐
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BEACH COURTS USAGE MAP (required for all BEACH events.)
Please circle the beach volleyball and/or beach tennis courts that you will be using for your event. This also includes
those courts that may be removed for event-related activities. If you are applying for multiple events or multiple days
where a different number of courts will be used, please complete a separate page for each, specifying the event title and
date below. Completion of this map does not take the place of the required Site Plan.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
28th AAU Junior National Beach Volleyball Championships 6-10, 2020 or 7-11, 2020
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Registration+
Tent+
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City of Hermosa Beach
Special Event Application Rules and Regulations
City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 310.318.0280 ● Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov
Please refer to the Special Event Policy Guide on the City website for a complete listing of all
policies and procedures related to special events in the City of Hermosa Beach.
Application, application fee and all required documents must be submitted to the Department of
Community Resources to be considered.
Please note:
✓ Applications MUST be completed electronically – handwritten applications will not be
accepted.
✓ ALL sections and pages of the application MUST be completed (or marked N/A) to be
eligible for review. You will be notified by City staff if your application was not accepted due
to it being incomplete.
Approval Process
Event Level Approval Group Event Review Schedule
Impact Level I Approved by Community Resources Staff As received
Impact Level II Approved by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission
Meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
Impact Level III
&
New Events
Approved by public hearing at the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission and City Council
Commission meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
City Council meets bi-monthly
(second and fourth Tuesday of each month)
Multiple Events
If you are applying for multiple event days and ALL characteristics of each day are the SAME (set-up,
parking requests, etc.), you are welcome to submit one application and one application fee that includes
all event dates. If there are any details that differ between event dates, please submit a SEPARATE
application and application fee for each.
Example: A youth volleyball organization is holding a variety of tournaments, including:
• May – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• June – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• July – adult tournament (100 participants, 16 volleyball courts)
The May and June events may be completed on one application; the July event is required to be
submitted on a separate application since it is larger in participants and utilization of volleyball courts.
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YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: To avoid processing delays of your application, do not leave any
sections blank. Indicate items that do not apply with an N/A. Attach additional sheets to the application if more
space is required.
Completed Application (ALL pages – blank pages marked NA)
Application Fee
• Submit non-refundable application fee; $873 for commercial groups, $582 for non-profit
organizations, and $291 for pass-through events, to the City of Hermosa Beach. Applications
received without the application fee will not be reviewed and will be returned as
incomplete.
o If your event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the City is offering a 50% reduction
to the application fee for 2021 special events. The reduced application fees would be:
$463.50 for commercial groups (50% off $873), $291 for non-profit organizations (50% off
$582 and $145.50 (50% off 291) for pass-through events.
Site Plan
• Include location of stages, tents, portable toilets, dumpsters, registration areas, fencing,
barricades, bleachers, generators and all other items for your event. Facilities, equipment
placement, parking needs, ingress and egress routes and street closure requests must also be
included. The City may require a certified Traffic Control Plan (TCP) should your event be
approved. Please note that completion of the Beach Usage Map (p. 14) does not qualify as a
site plan for beach events.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Pending status does not qualify. Non-profit organizations must apply
under their own name and not borrow the non-profit status of another entity.
Non-Profit Designation Letter
Current Copy of Form 990
AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE:
I, the undersigned representative, have read the rules and regulations with reference to this application
and am duly authorized by the organization to submit this application on its behalf. The information
contained herein is complete and accurate.
Signature of Applicant Date
12-7-2020
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City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 ● 310.318.0280
ORGANIZATION & EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TITLE:
Applicant Name: Birthdate:
Organization Name:
Non-Profit? ☐No ☐Yes Non-Profit I.D. or Tax Exempt #:
If non-profit, please describe who will benefit from funds raised from your event:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
**1st CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**2nd CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**PLEASE NOTE: Date choice is not guaranteed until final calendar has been determined by City staff.
EVENT DATE:
PERMIT NUMBER:
DATE STAMP STAFF
INITIALS
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games (Beach Volleyball Competition)
Gino Grajeda
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
XX 35-6057862
developmental Junior Olympic and ISF National Teams
425 15th Street #3177
Manhattan Beach California 90266
West Coast Office: 714-765-2957 310-344-4466
ggrajeda181@msn.com or gino@aausports.org NA
July
July 25-29
July 29
24
July 25
July 26-30
July 30
Either dates should work based on BVCA schedule. Because AVP moved from late July to early July, thus moving AAU
Nationals from early July to mid-July, this event follows AAU Nationals as an event . This event was moved to Santa Monica when the AVP
purge took place when they moved their event from August to late July. We are looking to return this event to Hermosa Beach since the
(continued from above) Santa Monica reserved dates are earlier in July based on previous year's calendars.
July 25
July 26-29 or 30
July 24
July 25-28 or 29
July 28 or 29
July 29 or 30
July 26
July 27-29
July 29
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Please describe your organization’s experience producing similar events to the one described on this
application:
Please describe you and/or your organization’s affiliation with the City of Hermosa Beach:
REQUIRED: CONTACT PERSON ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
Name: Cell:
PRE-EVENT CONTACT PERSON’S INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM CONTACT INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS PAGE)
Name: Birthdate:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
Please describe your personal experience producing similar events:
EVENT INFORMATION
Is this a NEW or RETURNING special event to Hermosa Beach? ☐ NEW ☐ RETURNING
-If this is a returning event, please indicate the number of years held in Hermosa Beach:
Please indicate your event level (please mark all that apply)
☐ Local ☐ Regional ☐ National
☐ Championship ☐ Qualifier
Event Type (please select all that apply):
☐ Race (run, walk, bike, etc.) ☐ Tournament Type:
☐ Parade ☐ Pass-Through
☐ Street Fair/Festival ☐ Fundraiser Benefitting:
☐ Concert ☐ Swim Event
☐ Other
PLEASE COMPLETE A DAILY BREAKDOWN OF EVENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE USE MULTIPLE LINES TO
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DIFFERENT DAILY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
Date(s) Daily Activity Start Time End Time
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
The AAU and Southern Pacific Volleyball Committee has operated events in Hermosa Beach for many years., The West Coast AAU Junior
Olympic Games followed Nationals since the early 2000s until moved out by City Council to accommodate AVP. We are looking to return this
event to Hermosa Beach.
The AAU has provided youth beach volleyball events year round since 1994 when other organizations focus is with adults, professionals or
other. We have worked with the Recreation & Parks Department as an established entity in providing local and national competitions
Gino Grajeda 310-344-4466
XX
7 years
XX
xx Beach Volleyball
July 24 or 25 XX
July 25-20
July 26-30
XX
XX
July 25-29
6:00 AM 7:00 PM
XXJuly 29 or 30
9:00 AM 6:00 PM
9:00 AM 6:00 PM
9:00 AM 7"00 PM
The intent is to work with the event operator prior to the start of this event.
This event is a smaller event than the AAU Nationals scheduled to take place earlier in the month
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Event Location:
If your event is on the beach, do you plan to remove any volleyball or beach tennis courts? ☐ YES ☐ NO
If YES, please indicate which courts will be removed on the Beach Usage Map (p. 14)
Estimated # of Participants: Age of Participants:
Estimated # of Spectators (daily): Total Estimated Attendance:
Marketing & Advertisement Plan
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for participants:
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for spectators:
Overall Event Description - Briefly explain event and activities:
Street Closure Information – For Parades, Races, Walk/Runs, etc.taking place on City streets.
Names of Streets to be closed (please include additional sheets if necessary):
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
Description of Event Route (official map must be submitted with application)
Assembly Area/Event Start:
Disbanding Area/Event End:
Sponsors
List ALL proposed/anticipated Co-Sponsors. Each Co-sponsor is a $293 each and must be approved by the Community
Resources Department. Co-sponsors may sample only, not sell.
North and South Beach Pier Courts
XX
340 12-18(total over the period)
450 450
Teams must qualify for this event and is a smaller event than AAU Nationals
The numbers indicate the total number of teams over a five day period. Not all teams are present at the same time. Tournament is divided into
five divisions with each division competing on two of the five dates. This is a national event, but more select in that teams must qualify.This is
highest level event within AAU Beach Volleyball. This is the beach volleyball event which takes place as a part of the multi-sport games
earlier in the month. Because AVP is again moving dates, we need to move this event later in the month to accommodate the later start
of AAU Nationals. The event operates on license from the United States Olympic Committee, as the AAU has operated Junior Olympic
programming since 1948, two years prior to the inception of the USOC.
The AAU is securing a ball sponsor which provides official game balls.
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Parking
Will you need reserved parking spaces? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, please list requested parking times for each day of request (attach additional sheets if necessary):
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
Will official event merchandise be sold at the event (Business License required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Does your event involve the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages?
Alcohol is prohibited on the beach per HBMC 12.26.300 ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the event have amplified sound? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe (live music, PA, number and size of speakers, microphone, bullhorn, etc):
Is this a fundraising event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe the fundraising activities:
Will there be any fenced areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Will there be construction of stages or structures, including any tents or awnings? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
What is your clean-up plan post event?
Will you be requesting street banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be requesting light pole banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be filming or having television coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No
XX
2 July 25 6:00 AM 10:00 PM- July 30
two street spots near the Beach House hotel and the beach
XX
XX
XX
PA system with background music on the North Side of the pier only
XX
XX
XX
The plan is to remove portable courts and debris on the last day of the event and be completely off of the beach on the last day, as in the past.
XX
XX
XX
July 29
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Entrance or Registration Fee:
Methods of Registration (please check all that apply):
☐ Website ☐ Mail
☐ Active.com ☐ Other
Prizes (including anticipated cash prizes):
SAFETY/SECURITY/VOLUNTEERS
Have you hired a security company to handle security arrangements for this event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please include the following information:
Company Name: Phone: # of Guards:
Guard Schedule:
Do you plan on utilizing volunteers? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Please describe your procedures for both crowd control and internal security:
EVENT PROMOTION INFORMATION
Please describe marketing and promotional efforts for this event. Include event website, social networking sites,
radio play, etc.
No entrance fee. A per team registration fee to be determined by the JO Games Committee
XX
Medals
XX
To be determined
XX
Staff will organize the event for coordinated capacity and allow each division to compete on two days over the five day period.
AAU websites, social media outlets, Baller TV will promote the event and the city.
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION (ATTACH SITE PLAN)
A DIAGRAM OF YOUR SITE PLAN THAT INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES, EXACT PLACEMENT OF ALL EQUIPMENT, STREET
CLOSURES, INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES, SHUTTLE ROUTES, FENCING, ACCESSIBILITY PLAN, AND PARKING MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SITE PLAN
(PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPLETION OF THE BEACH USAGE MAP, PAGE 14, DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SITE PLAN)
Please check all the boxes that apply to the equipment that will be on site for your event and specify the number
and size of each (if applicable).
☐ Cars ☐ Porta Potties
☐ Semi-Trucks ☐ Motor Homes
☐ Generator Size:
Size/Type: ☐ Trailer
☐ Vans Size:
Size: ☐ Stage
☐ Sound Equipment Measurements:
☐ Enclosed Tents ☐ Canopies
☐ Other (please attach list with description of each item)
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements
applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities
and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please describe your accessibility plan:
INSURANCE
Unless greater or lesser coverage is requested, applicant agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence
of $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate, including endorsement,
covering the entire period of this permit, naming the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and employees
as additionally insured. Permittee waives claims against the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and
employees, for fees or damages caused, arising out of or in any way connected with the exercise of this permit.
APPLICANT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICANT’S LAWS AND AGREES TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN GOOD
CONDITION AND RETURN IN THE SAME CONDITION AS BEFORE SAID USE.
I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and
agree to comply with the City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Measures. All fees, charges and other material
will be paid and or furnished to the Department of Community Resources as mutually agreed to by both parties.
Name/Company Representative
Signature Date
XX 10x10
XX as recommended
Current city and county guidelines will be adhered to regarding access to the beach
Gino Grajeda, Commissioner
12-7-20
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Event Name:
Event Date(s):
3+
Years
SMALL
100-500
PARKS
OR
BEACH
WINTER
WEEKDAY
1- 2 DAYS
1-2
EVENTS
PER YEAR
NONE
MEDIUM
501-2,000
ONCE BEFORE
PIER
PLAZA
SPRING
OR FALL
WEEKEND
3-4 DAYS
3-4 EVENTS PER YEAR
1-2
LARGE
2,000+
NEW EVENT
STREETS/
PUBLIC
RIGHT OF
WAY/
STRAND
SUMMER
HOLIDAY
MORE THAN
5 DAYS
MORE THAN 5 EVENTS
PER YEAR
3 OR
MORE
Select one characteristic in
each ROW as it relates to
your event(s).
Please be sure to mark
(i.e. “x”, circle, checkmark,
etc.) each selection. Failure
to do so will deem the
worksheet and application
incomplete.
NUMBER OF
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS
REOCCURANCE
LOCATION
TIME OF YEAR
DAY(S) OF THE WEEK
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
DAYS
NUMBER OF EVENTS
IN ONE YEAR
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
NEEDED
i.e. filming, reserved parking, fencing, stage or seating construction, road closures, amplified sound, etc.
TOTALS Calculate the total number of each
color/column selected.
IMPACT LEVEL I
At least 5 blue
IMPACT LEVEL II
At least 2 red
IMPACT LEVEL III
At least 2 green
Determine Impact Level by selecting the
HIGHEST your event qualifies for. IMPACT LEVEL
IMPACT CHARACTERISTIC WORKSHEET (REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS)
Please consider details of your event and use this worksheet to determine its impact level. If you are applying for multiple events,
please complete a different page for each if the event details are different.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games Beach Volleyball Event
July 25/26 - July 29-30
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
XX
2
X
24
3
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Please provide a brief description of the benefit your event(s) add to the community. The Community Decision-Making
Tool may be used as a guide and can be found on the City website at the following link:
http://www.hermosabch.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5226
Event Name: Event Date(s):
PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION
Please provide the following information to be given out to the general public, if requested:
Name of Event:
Name of Organization:
Event Dates and Times:
Date
Times
Event Information can be found online
at:
Public Relations Contact:
Day
Phone:
Evening Phone:
Email:
Please provide a brief description of your event that can be used on the online City calendar. Please include
details that would be helpful for someone looking for more information specific to your event.
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games July 26 or 27- 29- 30
The West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games was held in Hermosa Beach for many years and was the first beach volleyball event in the
games. When the event was removed from the calendar, due to the AVP request moving from August to July, the impact was felt by the
local businesses and noticed the absence of hotel rooms and retail patronage. This family friendly event, along with the AAU Nationals
has put youth beach volleyball on the map in Hermosa Beach. The month of July is crucial to junior beach volleyball, more so than
professional events which can operate anytime, due to the scholastic calendar throughout the country. We are looking to move the event
back to Hermosa Beach from Santa Monica in 2021. This event is smaller than the AAU (Open) Nationals in that teams must earn a bid
to participate, and the fact that the event will take place during the week will make this event less impactful
July 26-30
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games - Beach Volleyball Event
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
July 26-29 or 30
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.aausports.org, www.aaubeach.org www.wcaaujrogames.org
Rachel D'Orazio
407-934-7200
(or Crystal Mannino)
rachel@aausports.org or crystal@aausports.org
Marketing Director
The beach volleyball competition at the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games is the pinnacle of girls' junior beach volleyball where
teams must qualify by earning bids at AAU competitions across the country, including medalists from the AAU National Championships.
The event is held over a four or five day period and includes four age groups in teams of two players each from the USA, Canada and
Puerto Rico
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PRELIMINARY FEE WORKSHEET
Please complete, to the best of your ability, all event-related fees as it pertains to your proposed event, even if you are
requesting fee waivers. A final total of charges will be determined thirty days prior to your event once approval is
granted; additional fees not listed below may apply when deemed necessary by staff as a result of the final event planning
and implementation. Please note that fees may be updated at any time.
EVENT CATEGORY FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Category I
• Less than 500 people
Non-profit: $2 per person
Commercial: 70/30
split of registration
Category II
• Impacts public areas for no longer than one (1) day
including set-up & tear-down • Is conducted in the off-season (not between Memorial
Day and Labor Day or on any holiday) • Participant plus Spectator crowd above 500 but does not exceed 3,000 people. • Has no television coverage (except news).
• A non-profit entity is the beneficiary of the net revenues
(100%).
• Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category III or IV event.
$2,778 per day
Category III
• Impacts public areas for more than one (1) day
including set up.
• Participant plus Spectator crowd does not exceed
5,000 people.
• Has no television coverage (except news). • Has more than $3,000 and less than $50,000 in prize
money. • Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category IV event.
$3,056 per day
Category IV
• Meets Category III Criteria and has one or more of the
following:
▪ Has network television coverage or
▪ Estimated participant/spectator crowds exceed
5,000 people or
▪ Prize money in excess of $50,000 or ▪ Charges admission to spectator Gross revenues in excess of $50,000.
$5,556 per day
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Commercial Application Fee - non-refundable
$873 ($463.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Non-Profit Application Fee - non-refundable
$582 ($291 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Pass-Thru Application Fee - non-refundable
$291 ($145.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Amplified Sound Permit $171
Pier Plaza Use Fee $11,631 per day
Event Co-Sponsor $293 each
Event Set-Up/Tear-Down $263 per location, per day
Community Resources Staff $349 per day
Parking Meter Space Fee $1.25 per hour (8am-8pm)
$1.50 per hour (8pm-8am)
*Preliminary TOTAL
*Depending on event details additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa
Beach’s Building Division, Public Works Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
680
291
171
1142+
$168
$1,310
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GREEN MATRIX (Environmental Protection Plan)
(Required for all event applications)
Events in Hermosa Beach are expected to implement measures to reduce impacts and costs to the
environment, the city, and the community. Specify how you will comply with applicable measures (or
mark not applicable). If you have a multi-year contract for your event, please show how you will
increase compliance in subsequent years.
Event Name: Expected Attendance:
MEASURE CHECK IF
APPLICABLE
HOW WILL YOU COMPLY?
(use additional sheets if needed)
Recycling and Waste Reduction
1. Reduce waste and single-use items
▪ Limit single-use paper, plastics,
packaging, and décor items ☐
▪ Reduce size/bulk of plates, containers,
cups ☐
▪ Use products with high recycled content ☐
▪ Avoid sale or give-away of single-use
plastic drinking water bottles. *A mobile
water cart ('Mother-Lode Wide') is
available for use and reusable water
bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ Provide free drinking water in large
dispensers (people can refill their own
bottles, or use paper cups) *Large drink
dispensers are available for use and
reusable water bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ At 'beer or drink gardens' use recycled
or compostable cups (provide dump
station for liquids)
☐
▪ Recycle fry-grease for bio-diesel fuels ☐
▪ Limit and reduce size of handouts, flyers
and give-aways (print several per page,
double-side, do not use dark color inks)
☐
2. Recycling containers:
▪ Place well-marked recycle containers
adjacent to every trash container ☐
▪ Provide onsite 'monitors' directing people to
recycling at prime locations or provide
secondary trash sorters.
☐
▪ Scavenging is prohibited from waste
containers. Prevent and report scavenging ☐
3. Staging
▪ Recycle or reuse event construction
materials
☐
▪ Use ‘no emission/no VOC’ paints/sealants
☐
West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games 340-500
XX
XX
Not recommended under COVID guidelines
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3. Transportation
▪ No-idling policy for all vehicles ☐
▪ Sponsor free shuttle or low-cost bus passes ☐
▪ Use electric, hydrogen, hybrid or CNG
vehicles ☐
4. Energy
▪ Use energy-efficient lighting ☐
▪ Turn lighting and devices off when not in
use ☐
▪ Turn off generators when not in use for
significant period of time ☐
▪ Using alternative energy (solar, wind, fuel
cell) to supply some power ☐
▪ Use alternative fuel generators (CNG, fuel
cell, biodiesel) (biodiesel- minimum B20
(20% blend); B99 is preferred)
☐
5. Marine environment
▪ NO single-use plastic bags starting
October 1, 2016. ☐
▪ including take-out cups or containers. ☐
▪ No hosing of surfaces. Consult Public
Works regarding clean-up procedures
for large events
☐
▪ Full containment of all wastes ☐
▪ Full containment of all six-pack plastic
rings. Cut rings prior to disposal. ☐
If Beach and street cleaning required consult
Public Works regarding clean-up
procedures
☐
6. Education
Event and vendors to make reducing waste and
recycling a prominent theme ☐
▪ Provide one booth, kiosk or space for
green education sponsored by city or
designee
☐
▪ Advertise green measures and rules in
all event advertising and on website ☐
▪ Demonstrate that vendors and service
providers will comply with green
measures
☐
7. Monitoring
Report on compliance with above applicable
measures ☐
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BEACH COURTS USAGE MAP (required for all BEACH events.)
Please circle the beach volleyball and/or beach tennis courts that you will be using for your event. This also includes
those courts that may be removed for event-related activities. If you are applying for multiple events or multiple days
where a different number of courts will be used, please complete a separate page for each, specifying the event title and
date below. Completion of this map does not take the place of the required Site Plan.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
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City of Hermosa Beach
Special Event Application Rules and Regulations
City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department
710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Phone: 310.318.0280 ● Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov
Please refer to the Special Event Policy Guide on the City website for a complete listing of all
policies and procedures related to special events in the City of Hermosa Beach.
Application, application fee and all required documents must be submitted to the Department of
Community Resources to be considered.
Please note:
✓ Applications MUST be completed electronically – handwritten applications will not be
accepted.
✓ ALL sections and pages of the application MUST be completed (or marked N/A) to be
eligible for review. You will be notified by City staff if your application was not accepted due
to it being incomplete.
Approval Process
Event Level Approval Group Event Review Schedule
Impact Level I Approved by Community Resources Staff As received
Impact Level II Approved by the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission
Meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
Impact Level III
&
New Events
Approved by public hearing at the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission and City Council
Commission meets monthly
(first Tuesday of each month)
City Council meets bi-monthly
(second and fourth Tuesday of each month)
Multiple Events
If you are applying for multiple event days and ALL characteristics of each day are the SAME (set-up,
parking requests, etc.), you are welcome to submit one application and one application fee that includes
all event dates. If there are any details that differ between event dates, please submit a SEPARATE
application and application fee for each.
Example: A youth volleyball organization is holding a variety of tournaments, including:
• May – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• June – youth tournament (80 participants, 10 volleyball courts)
• July – adult tournament (100 participants, 16 volleyball courts)
The May and June events may be completed on one application; the July event is required to be
submitted on a separate application since it is larger in participants and utilization of volleyball courts.
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YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: To avoid processing delays of your application, do not leave any
sections blank. Indicate items that do not apply with an N/A. Attach additional sheets to the application if more
space is required.
Completed Application (ALL pages – blank pages marked NA)
Application Fee
• Submit non-refundable application fee; $873 for commercial groups, $582 for non-profit
organizations, and $291 for pass-through events, to the City of Hermosa Beach. Applications
received without the application fee will not be reviewed and will be returned as
incomplete.
o If your event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the City is offering a 50% reduction
to the application fee for 2021 special events. The reduced application fees would be:
$463.50 for commercial groups (50% off $873), $291 for non-profit organizations (50% off
$582 and $145.50 (50% off 291) for pass-through events.
Site Plan
• Include location of stages, tents, portable toilets, dumpsters, registration areas, fencing,
barricades, bleachers, generators and all other items for your event. Facilities, equipment
placement, parking needs, ingress and egress routes and street closure requests must also be
included. The City may require a certified Traffic Control Plan (TCP) should your event be
approved. Please note that completion of the Beach Usage Map (p. 14) does not qualify as a
site plan for beach events.
Proof of Non-Profit Status Pending status does not qualify. Non-profit organizations must apply
under their own name and not borrow the non-profit status of another entity.
Non-Profit Designation Letter
Current Copy of Form 990
AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE:
I, the undersigned representative, have read the rules and regulations with reference to this application
and am duly authorized by the organization to submit this application on its behalf. The information
contained herein is complete and accurate.
Signature of Applicant Date
10-21-2020
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City of Hermosa Beach
Community Resources Department
COMMERCIAL AND NON-PROFIT
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION
710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 ● 310.318.0280
ORGANIZATION & EVENT INFORMATION
EVENT TITLE:
Applicant Name: Birthdate:
Organization Name:
Non-Profit? ☐No ☐Yes Non-Profit I.D. or Tax Exempt #:
If non-profit, please describe who will benefit from funds raised from your event:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
**1st CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**2nd CHOICE EVENT DATE(S):
Set-Up Date(s):
Event Date(s):
Clean-Up Date(s):
If applicable, please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s)
listed above:
**PLEASE NOTE: Date choice is not guaranteed until final calendar has been determined by City staff.
EVENT DATE:
PERMIT NUMBER:
DATE STAMP STAFF
INITIALS
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series - Junior Beach Volleyball Tournaments
Gino Grajeda
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
X 35-6057662
program development including youth national teams to world championships
425 15th Street #3177
Manhattan Beach California 90266
AAU West Coast Office: 714-765-2958 310-344-4466
ggrajeda181@msn.com or gino@aausports.org NA
Jan 18; Feb 6, 28; Mar 14; Apr 11, 25; May 1, 2, 16, 23; Oct 2, 9; Nov 20; Dec 5
(same as below)
(same as above)
The Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series serves as preliminary events to the AAU National Championships held in Hermosa
Beach and qualifiers to the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games in Santa Monica and fall high school competition dates.
same requested and approved dates as in previous years
ul 1 and Aug 7-9Aug, 6-8
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Please describe your organization’s experience producing similar events to the one described on this
application:
Please describe you and/or your organization’s affiliation with the City of Hermosa Beach:
REQUIRED: CONTACT PERSON ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
Name: Cell:
PRE-EVENT CONTACT PERSON’S INFORMATION (IF DIFFERENT FROM CONTACT INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS PAGE)
Name: Birthdate:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone: Cell:
Email Address: Fax:
Please describe your personal experience producing similar events:
EVENT INFORMATION
Is this a NEW or RETURNING special event to Hermosa Beach? ☐ NEW ☐ RETURNING
-If this is a returning event, please indicate the number of years held in Hermosa Beach:
Please indicate your event level (please mark all that apply)
☐ Local ☐ Regional ☐ National
☐ Championship ☐ Qualifier
Event Type (please select all that apply):
☐ Race (run, walk, bike, etc.) ☐ Tournament Type:
☐ Parade ☐ Pass-Through
☐ Street Fair/Festival ☐ Fundraiser Benefitting:
☐ Concert ☐ Swim Event
☐ Other
PLEASE COMPLETE A DAILY BREAKDOWN OF EVENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE USE MULTIPLE LINES TO
DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DIFFERENT DAILY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
Date(s) Daily Activity Start Time End Time
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
□ Load-in/set-up □ Event day □ Load-out/Clean-up
The Southern Pacific Volleyball Committee and the AAU has operated youth and junior beach volleyball events in the city since 1995 and
continues to be primary source for junior athletes in the South Bay and Greater Los Angeles area. The SPVC and AAU has conducted two
large national championships during the COVID-19 era in California and Florida and is capable of handling protocols put forth by local agencies.
The AAU has worked with the Community Services Department since 1995 when registration was conducted via recreation
office. We continue to work with the city to provide recreational and elite programming for athletes in Hermosa Beach and the region.
Gino Grajeda 310-344-4466
XX
27 years
XX XX
XX
XX Beach Volleyball
All X 6:00 AM 9:00 AM
All X 9:15 AM 4:00 PM
AllX 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
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Event Location:
If your event is on the beach, do you plan to remove any volleyball or beach tennis courts? ☐ YES ☐ NO
If YES, please indicate which courts will be removed on the Beach Usage Map (p. 14)
Estimated # of Participants: Age of Participants:
Estimated # of Spectators (daily): Total Estimated Attendance:
Marketing & Advertisement Plan
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for participants:
Please list how you plan to advertise & promote your event for spectators:
Overall Event Description - Briefly explain event and activities:
Street Closure Information – For Parades, Races, Walk/Runs, etc.taking place on City streets.
Names of Streets to be closed (please include additional sheets if necessary):
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
between and am/pm to am/pm
Description of Event Route (official map must be submitted with application)
Assembly Area/Event Start:
Disbanding Area/Event End:
Sponsors
List ALL proposed/anticipated Co-Sponsors. Each Co-sponsor is a $293 each and must be approved by the Community
Resources Department. Co-sponsors may sample only, not sell.
Pier Courts North
X
100-140 approx.10-18
30-50 approx.150-190
AAU membership notifications and website announcements
NA
The AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series taking place during the winter and spring months are open junior beach volleyball tournaments for
boys and girls. The events utilize existing courts and whenever possible removes and replaces nets that have alcohol branding printed on them.
All are one day tournaments with the exception of May 1-2.
The AAU is in the process of securing a ball supplier.
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Parking
Will you need reserved parking spaces? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If YES, please list requested parking times for each day of request (attach additional sheets if necessary):
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
# of Spaces Date from to
Will official event merchandise be sold at the event (Business License required)? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Does your event involve the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages?
Alcohol is prohibited on the beach per HBMC 12.26.300 ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will the event have amplified sound? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe (live music, PA, number and size of speakers, microphone, bullhorn, etc):
Is this a fundraising event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe the fundraising activities:
Will there be any fenced areas? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Will there be construction of stages or structures, including any tents or awnings? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
What is your clean-up plan post event?
Will you be requesting street banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be requesting light pole banners? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Will you be filming or having television coverage? ☐ Yes ☐ No
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Operations staff and participating teams plan is to leave the beach in a better condition in which we found it.X
X
X
X
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Entrance or Registration Fee:
Methods of Registration (please check all that apply):
☐ Website ☐ Mail
☐ Active.com ☐ Other
Prizes (including anticipated cash prizes):
SAFETY/SECURITY/VOLUNTEERS
Have you hired a security company to handle security arrangements for this event? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please include the following information:
Company Name: Phone: # of Guards:
Guard Schedule:
Do you plan on utilizing volunteers? ☐ Yes ☐ No
-If YES, please describe:
Please describe your procedures for both crowd control and internal security:
EVENT PROMOTION INFORMATION
Please describe marketing and promotional efforts for this event. Include event website, social networking sites,
radio play, etc.
No entrance fee registration fee is approx. 30-40 per athlete
X
Medals
X
X
Working with city officials, our plan is to make announcements prior to the event to make the event operate in a safe manner.
Event series is posted on AAU websites including aaubeach.org and aauclubbeach.com including social media to announce the events
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EQUIPMENT INFORMATION (ATTACH SITE PLAN)
A DIAGRAM OF YOUR SITE PLAN THAT INCLUDES ALL FACILITIES, EXACT PLACEMENT OF ALL EQUIPMENT, STREET
CLOSURES, INGRESS AND EGRESS ROUTES, SHUTTLE ROUTES, FENCING, ACCESSIBILITY PLAN, AND PARKING MUST BE
ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SITE PLAN
(PLEASE NOTE: THE COMPLETION OF THE BEACH USAGE MAP, PAGE 14, DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A SITE PLAN)
Please check all the boxes that apply to the equipment that will be on site for your event and specify the number
and size of each (if applicable).
☐ Cars ☐ Porta Potties
☐ Semi-Trucks ☐ Motor Homes
☐ Generator Size:
Size/Type: ☐ Trailer
☐ Vans Size:
Size: ☐ Stage
☐ Sound Equipment Measurements:
☐ Enclosed Tents ☐ Canopies
☐ Other (please attach list with description of each item)
ACCESSIBILITY PLAN
It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements
applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities
and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities.
Please describe your accessibility plan:
INSURANCE
Unless greater or lesser coverage is requested, applicant agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence
of $2 million comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate, including endorsement,
covering the entire period of this permit, naming the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and employees
as additionally insured. Permittee waives claims against the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents and
employees, for fees or damages caused, arising out of or in any way connected with the exercise of this permit.
APPLICANT AGREES TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICANT’S LAWS AND AGREES TO MAINTAIN PREMISES IN GOOD
CONDITION AND RETURN IN THE SAME CONDITION AS BEFORE SAID USE.
I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and
agree to comply with the City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Measures. All fees, charges and other material
will be paid and or furnished to the Department of Community Resources as mutually agreed to by both parties.
Name/Company Representative
Signature Date
X 10x10
Gino Grajeda
10-22-2020
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Event Name:
Event Date(s):
3+
Years
SMALL
100-500
PARKS
OR
BEACH
WINTER
WEEKDAY
1- 2 DAYS
1-2
EVENTS
PER YEAR
NONE
MEDIUM
501-2,000
ONCE BEFORE
PIER
PLAZA
SPRING
OR FALL
WEEKEND
3-4 DAYS
3-4 EVENTS PER YEAR
1-2
LARGE
2,000+
NEW EVENT
STREETS/
PUBLIC
RIGHT OF
WAY/
STRAND
SUMMER
HOLIDAY
MORE THAN
5 DAYS
MORE THAN 5 EVENTS
PER YEAR
3 OR
MORE
Select one characteristic in
each ROW as it relates to
your event(s).
Please be sure to mark
(i.e. “x”, circle, checkmark,
etc.) each selection. Failure
to do so will deem the
worksheet and application
incomplete.
NUMBER OF
EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS
REOCCURANCE
LOCATION
TIME OF YEAR
DAY(S) OF THE WEEK
NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE
DAYS
NUMBER OF EVENTS
IN ONE YEAR
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS
NEEDED
i.e. filming, reserved parking, fencing, stage or seating construction, road closures, amplified sound, etc.
TOTALS Calculate the total number of each
color/column selected.
IMPACT LEVEL I
At least 5 blue
IMPACT LEVEL II
At least 2 red
IMPACT LEVEL III
At least 2 green
Determine Impact Level by selecting the
HIGHEST your event qualifies for. IMPACT LEVEL
IMPACT CHARACTERISTIC WORKSHEET (REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS)
Please consider details of your event and use this worksheet to determine its impact level. If you are applying for multiple events,
please complete a different page for each if the event details are different.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
XX
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series
Various
XX
XX XX
XX
X
XXXX
XX
XX
6
1
2 1
XX
1 2
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3
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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Please provide a brief description of the benefit your event(s) add to the community. The Community Decision-Making
Tool may be used as a guide and can be found on the City website at the following link:
http://www.hermosabch.org/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5226
Event Name: Event Date(s):
PUBLIC RELATIONS INFORMATION
Please provide the following information to be given out to the general public, if requested:
Name of Event:
Name of Organization:
Event Dates and Times:
Date
Times
Event Information can be found online
at:
Public Relations Contact:
Day
Phone:
Evening Phone:
Email:
Please provide a brief description of your event that can be used on the online City calendar. Please include
details that would be helpful for someone looking for more information specific to your event.
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series Varies
The AAU event series is intended for local athletes to compete in beach volleyball evens and qualify for national and international
championships.
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series Beach Volleyball Tournaments
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc.
Marlee Rice
714-765-2958 310-422-0295
marlee@rices.us
The AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series are junior beach volleyball tournaments. Events are preliminary tournaments to the
AAU National Championships held in Hermosa Beach and qualifiers to the West Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games and AAU
Best of the Beach, Athletes must be current AAU members. Age groups are 18:U, 16:U, 15:U, 14:U, 12:U and 10:U divisions.
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PRELIMINARY FEE WORKSHEET
Please complete, to the best of your ability, all event-related fees as it pertains to your proposed event, even if you are
requesting fee waivers. A final total of charges will be determined thirty days prior to your event once approval is
granted; additional fees not listed below may apply when deemed necessary by staff as a result of the final event planning
and implementation. Please note that fees may be updated at any time.
EVENT CATEGORY FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Category I
• Less than 500 people
Non-profit: $2 per person
Commercial: 70/30
split of registration
Category II
• Impacts public areas for no longer than one (1) day
including set-up & tear-down • Is conducted in the off-season (not between Memorial
Day and Labor Day or on any holiday) • Participant plus Spectator crowd above 500 but does not exceed 3,000 people. • Has no television coverage (except news).
• A non-profit entity is the beneficiary of the net revenues
(100%).
• Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category III or IV event.
$2,778 per day
Category III
• Impacts public areas for more than one (1) day
including set up.
• Participant plus Spectator crowd does not exceed
5,000 people.
• Has no television coverage (except news). • Has more than $3,000 and less than $50,000 in prize
money. • Does not meet any of the identifying criteria for a
Category IV event.
$3,056 per day
Category IV
• Meets Category III Criteria and has one or more of the
following:
▪ Has network television coverage or
▪ Estimated participant/spectator crowds exceed
5,000 people or
▪ Prize money in excess of $50,000 or ▪ Charges admission to spectator Gross revenues in excess of $50,000.
$5,556 per day
MISCELLANEOUS FEES PRICE
(subject to change) CALCULATION TOTAL
Commercial Application Fee - non-refundable
$873 ($463.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Non-Profit Application Fee - non-refundable
$582 ($291 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Pass-Thru Application Fee - non-refundable
$291 ($145.50 if your event
was cancelled in 2020 due
to COVID-19)
Amplified Sound Permit $171
Pier Plaza Use Fee $11,631 per day
Event Co-Sponsor $293 each
Event Set-Up/Tear-Down $263 per location, per day
Community Resources Staff $349 per day
Parking Meter Space Fee $1.25 per hour (8am-8pm)
$1.50 per hour (8pm-8am)
*Preliminary TOTAL
*Depending on event details additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa
Beach’s Building Division, Public Works Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
XX TBD
291
291
140 participants x $2 = $280 (approx)
$571
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GREEN MATRIX (Environmental Protection Plan)
(Required for all event applications)
Events in Hermosa Beach are expected to implement measures to reduce impacts and costs to the
environment, the city, and the community. Specify how you will comply with applicable measures (or
mark not applicable). If you have a multi-year contract for your event, please show how you will
increase compliance in subsequent years.
Event Name: Expected Attendance:
MEASURE CHECK IF
APPLICABLE
HOW WILL YOU COMPLY?
(use additional sheets if needed)
Recycling and Waste Reduction
1. Reduce waste and single-use items
▪ Limit single-use paper, plastics,
packaging, and décor items ☐
▪ Reduce size/bulk of plates, containers,
cups ☐
▪ Use products with high recycled content ☐
▪ Avoid sale or give-away of single-use
plastic drinking water bottles. *A mobile
water cart ('Mother-Lode Wide') is
available for use and reusable water
bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ Provide free drinking water in large
dispensers (people can refill their own
bottles, or use paper cups) *Large drink
dispensers are available for use and
reusable water bottles are encouraged
☐
▪ At 'beer or drink gardens' use recycled
or compostable cups (provide dump
station for liquids)
☐
▪ Recycle fry-grease for bio-diesel fuels ☐
▪ Limit and reduce size of handouts, flyers
and give-aways (print several per page,
double-side, do not use dark color inks)
☐
2. Recycling containers:
▪ Place well-marked recycle containers
adjacent to every trash container ☐
▪ Provide onsite 'monitors' directing people to
recycling at prime locations or provide
secondary trash sorters.
☐
▪ Scavenging is prohibited from waste
containers. Prevent and report scavenging ☐
3. Staging
▪ Recycle or reuse event construction
materials
☐
▪ Use ‘no emission/no VOC’ paints/sealants
☐
X
Not recommended during the COVID-19 era. Athletes
will provide their own water
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3. Transportation
▪ No-idling policy for all vehicles ☐
▪ Sponsor free shuttle or low-cost bus passes ☐
▪ Use electric, hydrogen, hybrid or CNG
vehicles ☐
4. Energy
▪ Use energy-efficient lighting ☐
▪ Turn lighting and devices off when not in
use ☐
▪ Turn off generators when not in use for
significant period of time ☐
▪ Using alternative energy (solar, wind, fuel
cell) to supply some power ☐
▪ Use alternative fuel generators (CNG, fuel
cell, biodiesel) (biodiesel- minimum B20
(20% blend); B99 is preferred)
☐
5. Marine environment
▪ NO single-use plastic bags starting
October 1, 2016. ☐
▪ including take-out cups or containers. ☐
▪ No hosing of surfaces. Consult Public
Works regarding clean-up procedures
for large events
☐
▪ Full containment of all wastes ☐
▪ Full containment of all six-pack plastic
rings. Cut rings prior to disposal. ☐
If Beach and street cleaning required consult
Public Works regarding clean-up
procedures
☐
6. Education
Event and vendors to make reducing waste and
recycling a prominent theme ☐
▪ Provide one booth, kiosk or space for
green education sponsored by city or
designee
☐
▪ Advertise green measures and rules in
all event advertising and on website ☐
▪ Demonstrate that vendors and service
providers will comply with green
measures
☐
7. Monitoring
Report on compliance with above applicable
measures ☐
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BEACH COURTS USAGE MAP (required for all BEACH events.)
Please circle the beach volleyball and/or beach tennis courts that you will be using for your event. This also includes
those courts that may be removed for event-related activities. If you are applying for multiple events or multiple days
where a different number of courts will be used, please complete a separate page for each, specifying the event title and
date below. Completion of this map does not take the place of the required Site Plan.
Event Name: Event Date(s):
AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series Varied
Turning Point
Hermosa Beach Pier
1.Radio Sponsor TBD
2.Water Sponsor TBD
3.Misc. Sponsor TBD
SKECHERS On-Site Contacts
Ricardo Castro (310) 606-9119
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0008
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF APPROXIMATELY
$97,533 OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS
FOR SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION, AUTHORIZING USE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR
CONTRACTORS, AND GRANTING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AUTHORITY TO
SUBMIT A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council continue the Public Hearing to the February 9,2021 meeting
for Staff to consider new funding allocation options and how they affect prior commitments.
Respectfully Submitted by: Melanie Emas, Assistant Planner
Concur: Andrew Nguyen, Assistant Engineer
Concur: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Concur:Marnell Gibson, Director of Public Works
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 21-0068
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 12, 2021
RECEIVE VERBAL REPORT ON EMERGENCY
ENFORCEMENT MEASURES TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH PANDEMIC-RELATED HEALTH
ORDERS FROM BOTH THE CITY AND THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES HEALTH DEPARTMENT
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal and Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
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DATE ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION EXPIRATION DATE
March 16, 2020 Resolution No. 20-7230 Confirming the Proclamation of a Local Emergency.
Pursuant to Section 5: Pursuant to the authority prescribed by Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Section 2.56.090, the City Council hereby orders as follows (the
“Order”), to take effect immediately and remain in effect until March 28, 2020,
unless extended by the City Council or City Manager:
A. All restaurants, alcohol beverage establishments and snack shops in
the City are hereby ordered closed to onsite patronage; provided, however, that
take-out orders and delivery of meals are permitted provided that take-out orders
are picked up by a single person and the establishment maintains social distance in
any necessary queuing of patrons.
B. All formal and informal organized and group activities, games
and sports, with the exception of family outings, are hereby prohibited in all
City parks and the beach;
C. The City shall prohibit access to play structures at all City parks;
D. The City shall post signs at all City parks advising that:
i. COVID-19 is known to survive on various surfaces such as
children’s play equipment, bathroom surfaces, tables, benches,
railings, and other fixtures, for 72 or more hours; and
ii. Park users shall maintain social distance as prescribed by Beach
Cities Health District, as provided in Exhibit 1 attached hereto;
iii. Park users with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection are
encouraged to isolate themselves at home and contact their health
care provider or, if they do not have a health care provider, the Los
Angeles County Department of Health to assist with receiving
prompt diagnosis and care.
Section 5 requirements: until March
28, 2020, unless extended by the
City Council or City Manager.
No expiration date set for Section 6
Measures.
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Pursuant to Section 6:
A. Commercial landlords in the City are hereby prohibited from (I)
charging rent and (II) evicting commercial tenants for nonpayment of rent with
respect to tenants whose businesses are subject to the Order or are otherwise
limited or closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of
COVID-19 and who demonstrate lost income and inability to pay rent as a result of
such limitation or closure. A landlord knows of a tenant’s lost income and inability
to pay rent within the meaning of this Order if the tenant, within 30 days after the
date rent is due, notifies the landlord in writing of the lost income and inability to
pay rent due to a limitation or closure of the tenant’s business related to COVID-
19, with appropriate supporting documentation. If a tenant suffers only a partial
loss of income, the tenant shall pay the pro-rated share of their rent that
corresponds to the income they generated during the period of loss.
B. Residential landlords in the City are hereby prohibited from (I)
charging rent and (II) evicting residential tenants for nonpayment of rent with
respect to tenants whose income is reduced or eliminated as a result of efforts to
prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 and who demonstrate lost income and
inability to pay rent as a result of such loss. A landlord knows of a tenant’s lost
income and inability to pay rent within the meaning of this Order if the tenant,
within 30 days after the date rent is due, notifies the landlord in writing of the lost
income and inability to pay rent due to such loss, with appropriate supporting
documentation. If a tenant suffers only a partial loss of income, the tenant shall pay
the pro-rated share of their rent that corresponds to the income they generated
during the period of loss.
March 24, 2020 Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1406U, Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for
Nonpayment of Rent by Residential Tenants and Commercial Tenants, and
Temporary Suspension on Residential and Commercial Foreclosures
This Moratorium replaced the eviction moratorium in Resolution No. 20-7230
May 31, 2020
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April 14, 2020 Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1407U, To Amend the Temporary Moratorium on
Foreclosures and Evictions Due to Non-Payment of Rent by Residential and
Commercial Tenants Impacted by COID-19.
Amended the Eviction Moratorium in 20-1406U in its entirety in light of Governor
Newsom’s Financial Relief Package announced on March 25, 2020.
May 31, 2020
April 22, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-01
Pursuant to Section 2:
1. Cancellation of non-essential large public events, senior and
community programs, and limitations on public access to some City facilities
(effective March 12, 2020).
2. Cancellation of P.A.R.K. After School Program (effective March 13,
2020).
3. Closure of City Hall (effective March 16, 2020).
4. Cancellation of Wednesday Farmers Market (effective March 18,
2020) and Friday Farmers Market (effective March 20, 2020).
5. Business License renewal dates extended to May 31, 2020 (effective
March 25, 2020).
6. Parking Permit renewal dates extended to May 31, 2020 (effective
March 25, 2020).
7. Parking citation unbilled late fees delayed until May 31, 2020
(effective March 25, 2020).
8. Parking citation DMV holds delayed until May 31, 2020 (effective
March 25, 2020).
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
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9. Temporary banner permit requirements waived through May 31, 2020
(effective March 25, 2020).
10. Closure of beach and Strand (effective March 27, 2020).
11. Closure of City parks on Easter Sunday (effective April 9,
2020).
*This order was confirmed at the April 28th meeting.
April 27, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-02
Pursuant to section 2:
1. The ten cents ($0.10) per recycled paper carryout bag charged to customers
by affected retail establishments provided by Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
Section 8.68.040 is hereby suspended.
2. All restaurants, snack shops and similar businesses that serve food (and,
optionally, groceries) and alcohol via delivery, pick-up or drive-thru shall not
provide any alcohol to a customer prior to providing the entire food/meal order; i.e.
all alcohol shall be provided to the customer concurrently with the delivery of food.
All such establishments shall monitor customers waiting for food to ensure that no
one is consuming alcohol on or adjacent to the premises.
*This Order was confirmed at the May 12th meeting.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
May 14, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-03
Pursuant to Section 2:
Consistent with the provisions of the County Health Officer’s May 13, 2020
Revised Order, the beach will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. subject to the
following:
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
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1. Only the following limited activities are allowed:
i. Individual or household ocean activities such as surfing,
swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and body surfing.
ii. Individual or household active recreation and exercise such as
walking and running where the participants do not remain in a
stationary location.
2. The following activities are prohibited:
i. Sunbathing, sitting, lying on the sand and other stationary
activities (such as yoga, calisthenics, or meditation).
ii. Picnicking.
iii. Use of chairs, canopies or coolers.
iv. Biking.
v. Group or organized sports such as volleyball
vi. Gatherings or events.
vii. Fishing.
3. Individuals/households must exit the beach immediately after they
recreate.
4. All beachgoers must follow the following safety requirements:
i. Maintain more than 6 feet physical distance from others at all
times (except between members of same household).
ii. Wear face coverings, when out of the water and around others
(except for children under age 2 and children with breathing
problems).
5. All City parks and the beach are closed daily from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
6. The Strand and Pier remain closed.
7. City parking facilities are subject to the following regulations, subject to
further modification by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
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as may be required to maintain public safety and order and to enforce the
City’s emergency orders:
i. All, or parts of, Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, and Lot D will be closed.
ii. Temporary short-term parking spaces will be established in Lot A
and Lot D.
iii. Monthly permit parking spaces will be provided in Lot D.
iv. Temporary parking spaces will be designated at various locations
on City streets.
8. Consistent with the provisions of the County Health Officer’s May 13,
2020 Revised Order, all Lower Risk retail Businesses that sell goods and
services to the public may only provide these goods and services to the
public via curbside, doorside, or other outdoor or outside pickup, or via
delivery. Members of the public are not permitted inside a retail Low-Risk
Retail Business. Lower Risk Businesses may set up a table or shade
structure in a manner to accommodate pickup, provided that patrons
practice social distancing as provided in the May 13, 2020 Revised Order
and provided that minimum 5-foot clearance is maintained along public
walkways. Outdoor display of merchandise is prohibited.
9. In addition to enforcement remedies available to the City as provided in
the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, emergency executive orders issued
by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services and emergency
resolutions adopted by the City Council shall be enforceable by way of:
i. Imposing an administrative citation pursuant to HBMC Chapter
1.10.
ii. Prosecuting a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed
one thousand ($1,000) dollars or by imprisonment for not to
exceed six months, or both.
*This Order was confirmed during the May 26th meeting as amended by
Resolution 7236.
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May 21, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-04
Pursuant to Section 3. The City Manager and Director of Emergency Services now
seeks to extend the duration of the emergency orders listed in Section 5 of
Resolution No. 20-7230, as revised and restated below. The following emergency
orders are issued effective as of the date set forth below and shall supersede any
previous emergency orders inconsistent herewith:
A. All restaurants, alcohol beverage establishments and snack shops in
the City are hereby ordered closed to onsite patronage; provided, however, that (i)
take-out orders and delivery of meals are permitted, provided that take-out orders are
picked up by way of a drive-through window or by a single person and the
establishment maintains social distance in any necessary queuing of patrons, and (ii)
outdoor dining will be permitted upon issuance of and as provided in Executive Order
2020-05.
B. All gyms and fitness centers are hereby ordered closed in accordance
with the March 16, 2020 Order of the Health Officer of the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health.
C. All formal and informal organized and group activities of any size,
including but not limited to all games and sports, with the exception of family outings
and use of the City’s tennis and pickleball courts in accordance with City regulations,
are hereby prohibited in all City parks, the beach, Pier Plaza and other public spaces.
D. Access to play structures and exercise equipment in all City parks, the
beach, and the Greenbelt is hereby prohibited.
E. The City shall post signs at all City parks, the Greenbelt, the beach,
Pier Plaza and the Strand advising that:
I. COVID-19 is known to survive on various surfaces such as children’s
play equipment, bathroom surfaces, tables, benches, railings and
other fixtures, for 72 or more hours;
The Order may be superseded by a
duly enacted ordinance or order of
the City Council expressly
superseding this Order.
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II. Users of public spaces shall maintain social distance as prescribed by
Beach Cities Health District, as provided in Exhibit 1 attached hereto;
and
III. Users of public spaces with symptoms consistent with COVID-19
infection are encouraged to isolate themselves at home and contact
their health care provider, or if they do not have a health care provider,
the Los Angeles County Department of Health to assist with receiving
prompt diagnosis and care.
Pursuant to Section 4:
In addition to the emergency orders listed in Section 3 above, the City Manager and
Director of Emergency Services further orders that:
A. The enforcement of City street sweeping restrictions suspended on
March 16, 2020, as a part of the City’s effort to combat COVID-19, shall resume on
June 8, 2020.
*This Order was confirmed at the May 26th meeting.
May 21, 2020 Resolution No. 7236, Rescinding Portions of Executive Order Nos. 2020-01 and
2020-03 to reopen the Strand:
Pursuant to Section 2:The Strand is re-open for public use effective 6:00 a.m. on
Saturday, May 23, 2020; Section 2, paragraph 10 of Executive Order No. 2020-01
and Section 2, paragraph 3 of Executive Order No. 2020-03 are hereby rescinded.
No expiration date stated.
May 26, 2020 Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1409U, Extending the Temporary Moratorium on
Evictions
Pursuant to Section 2:
Ordinance No. 20-1407U will remain in effect until July 31, 020. All other
provisions of Ordinance No. 20-1407U remain the same.
Eviction Moratorium Period
extended to July 31, 2020.
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May 26, 2020 Executive Order No. 2020-05, Implementing a Temporary Permit for Outdoor
Dining/Seating and Outdoor Retail Display to Assist in the Reopening of
Restaurants, and Food and Retail Establishments.
Pursuant to Section 2:
A. Established a temporary permit program for outdoor dining/seating.
B. Established a temporary permit program to permit City businesses to
display merchandise on the street.
C. Provisions of HBMC §§ 17.26.050(B), (C),and 17.44.030.
*This Order was confirmed at the June 9th meeting.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
June 9, 2020 Urgency Ordinance No. 1410U, Implementing a Temporary Permit for Outdoor
Dining/Seating and Outdoor Retail Display to Assist in the Reopening of
Restaurants, Food, and Retail:
Section 2 reiterates subsection (A) and (C) in Executive Order No. 2020-05 above,
and suspends these additional HBMC §§ 17.38.550(B), 12.16.090 and 12.16.100.
No expiration date stated.
June 15, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Order No. 2020-06
Pursuant to Section 2. The following emergency order shall supersede Section 2,
paragraphs 1 and 2 (only as applied to the beach) of Executive Order No. 2020-03:
The beach will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. subject to the
following:
a. The following activities are allowed:
i. Individual or household ocean activities such as surfing,
swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and body surfing.
ii. Individual or household active recreation and exercise such
as walking and running.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
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iii. Sitting, lying, picnicking or otherwise congregating or
engaging in stationary activities (such as yoga, calisthenics,
or meditation on the sand individually or with members of
the same household.
iv. Use of chairs, canopies or coolers.
b. The following activities are prohibited:
v. Group or organized sports such as volleyball.
vi. Gatherings or events.
c. All beachgoers must follow the following safety requirements:
i. Maintain more than 6 feet physical distance from others at
all times (except between members of same household)
ii. Wear face coverings, when out of the water and in contact
with others who do not belong to the same household (except
for children under age 2 and children with breathing
problems).
Pursuant to Section 3. The following emergency order shall supersede Section 2,
paragraph 3 of Executive Order No. 2020-03:
The City Pier will re-open on June 15, 2020 for normal operational hours of
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pier users must maintain physical distance, avoid
gatherings and wear a face covering when physical distance cannot be
maintained.
Pursuant to Section 4. The following emergency order shall supersede Section 2,
paragraph 5 of Executive Order No. 2020-03 and Section 3, paragraph A of
Executive Order No. 2020-04:
A. Lower risk retail businesses may open for business in accordance
with Appendix B of the June 11 Revised Order.
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B. Non-retail lower risk manufacturing and logistics sector business
that supply low-risk retail business may open for business in accordance with
Appendix C of the June 11 Revised Order.
C. Non-essential office-based businesses may open for business in
accordance with Appendix D of the June 11 Revised Order.
D. Hair salons and barbershops may open for business in accordance
with Appendix H of the June 11 Revised Order.
E. Art galleries and museums may open for business in accordance
with Appendix M of the June 11 Revised Order.
Pursuant to Section 5. Section 3, Paragraph B of Executive Order No. 2020-04
pertaining to gyms and fitness centers is rescinded and those businesses may re-
open in compliance with Gym and Fitness Establishments Protocols (Appendix L)
of the June 11 Revised Order.
Pursuant to Section 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3, paragraph C of
Executive Order No. 2020-04 to the contrary:
A. Day Camps and Camp Permits. City run and City-permitted day
camps are permitted to resume operations. Camp operators must comply with the
Los Angeles County Health Department Day Camp Protocol (Appendix K) and
submit the completed protocol checklist to the City prior to issuance of a permit.
B. Outdoor Fitness Permits. Outdoor fitness instruction will be
permitted to resume only for activities that are specifically allowed within the June
11 Revised Order. Operators must comply with the Los Angeles County Public
Health Department Gym and Fitness Protocol (Appendix L) and submit the
completed protocol checklist to the City prior to issuance of a permit.
Pursuant to Section 7. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2, paragraph 4 of
Executive Order No. 2020-03 to the contrary:
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A. Parking Lot A is reopened for use for non-permit holders with a new
time limit of 3 hours per day, and for use by monthly permit holders.
B. Parking Lot B is reopened for use for non-permit holders.
C. Parking Lot D temporary restrictions are removed.
*This Order was confirmed at the June 23rd meeting.
June 24, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-07
Pursuant to Section 2. The following emergency order shall supersede Section 3,
paragraph A of Executive Order No. 2020-04:
Bars, wineries and brewery tasting rooms may open for business in
accordance with Appendix S of the County Health Officer’s June 18, 2020
Revised Order.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
June 29, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-08.
Pursuant to Section 2:
Bars, wineries, breweries and wine tasting rooms are closed in
accordance with paragraph 7, subsections (b) and (c) of the Revised
Order (Revised Order refers to LA County Health June 29, 2020 Health
Order)
Pursuant to Section 3:
Restaurants and food facilities must abide by paragraph 18, subsection
(l) of the County Health Officer’s Revised Order and Appendix I, to
establish a “reservation only” system to notify patrons of seating
availability and to allow for the collection of contact information to be
utilized for contact-tracing if needed.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
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*This Order was confirmed at the July 1st meeting.
July 1, 2020 Resolution No. __, Temporarily Suspending for the Duration of the Fourth of July
Holiday Weekend Specified City Manager Orders and City Council Resolutions
Pursuant to Section 2:
A. Notwithstanding Section 2(4) of Executive Order No. 2020-03,
the following City parking facilities are closed from12:01 a.m.
July 3, 2020 through 5:00 a.m. on the morning of July 6, 2020:
a. Parking Lot A; and
b. Parking Lot B spaces will be reassigned for use by
monthly permit holders only.
B. Notwithstanding Executive Order No. 2020-05 and any
ordinance or permit entitlement to the contrary, all dine-in
restaurants in the City shall close for business at 11:00 p.m. each
evening until 5:00 a.m. the following morning from July 3, 2020
to and including July 5, 2020.
C. Notwithstanding any ordinance or permit entitlement to the
contrary, all off-sale alcohol establishments, including but not
limited to liquor stores and grocery stores, shall cease all sales of
alcoholic beverages at 11:00 p.m. each evening until 6:00 a.m.
the following morning from July 3, 2020 to and including July 5,
2020.
D. Lower Pier Plaza is closed from 12:01 a.m. through 5:00 a.m. the
same morning from July 4, 2020 to and including July 6, 2020.
These are temporary measures and
shall expire on the BOLD dates to the
left.
July 17, 2020 City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-09,
Implementing Emergency Measures to Temporarily Permit Gyms, Fitness
Facilities, Hair Salons and Barbershops to Operate Outdoors During the COVID-19
Crisis.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
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Pursuant to Section 2:
• Hermosa Beach Municipal Code sections 17.26.050(B), 17.44.030 and
17.38.550 are temporarily suspending during the term of City State and
LA County COVID-19 emergency orders to temporarily permit gyms,
fitness facilities, hair salons and barbershops to operate outdoors.
*This Order was confirmed at the July 28th meeting.
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
July 28, 2020
Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1415U, Temporarily Suspending Local Zoning to
Permit Specified Businesses to Operate Outdoors, Permit Certain Home
occupations to Operate without a Commercial Business Location and Require
Members of the Public to wear a Face Covering.
Pursuant to Section 2. Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Sections 17.26.050 (B),
17.44.030, 17.38.550(B) and 17.08.020(D)(14) regarding uses permitted within
commercial zones, off-street parking requirements for commercial and business
uses within commercial zones, and home occupation permits are temporarily
suspended to allow for the implementation of items A and B below on a temporary
basis during the term of the City, State and Los Angeles County COVID-19
emergency orders:
A. Gyms, fitness centers, hair salons, barbershops and personal care
establishments (to the extent permitted by the State Board of Barbering and
Cosmetology) may operate outdoors to assist in their economic recovery in
accordance with the “Outdoor Commercial Uses Operational Standards” attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
B. Consistent with the Los Angeles County Health Officer Reopening
Protocol for Personal Care Establishment in Appendix R, “personal care services”
shall include: nail salons, tanning salons, esthetician, skin care, cosmetology
services and massage therapy (in a non-healthcare setting). Electrology, tattooing,
microblading, permanent make-up and piercing may not operate outdoors because
they are invasive procedures that require a controlled hygienic environment to be
performed safely. Mobile or in-home personal care services are not allowed.
The measures adopted in Section 2,
are temporary and shall continue
during the term of the City, State and
Los Angeles County COVID-19
emergency orders
No specific expiration date set for
Section 3.
No specific expiration date set for
Section 4.
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C. Professional offices, including but not limited to the healing arts, law,
accounting, real estate, clergy, insurance and similar professional or semiprofessional
offices may render their services from their residence with a home occupation permit
regardless if they comply with Municipal Code section 17.08.020(D)(14), to allow
them to continue to operate and pursue their livelihoods while complying with
California and Los Angeles County Health orders in response to COVID-19.
Pursuant to Section 3. The following emergency measures are adopted:
A. All persons shall wear a face covering over both the nose and mouth
whenever they are present in the following locations within the City:
a. The Beach.
b. Downtown Hermosa Beach, defined as (i) the area bounded
by the southerly edge of the 10th Street right-of-way on the
south, the northerly edge of the 14th Street right-of-way on
the north, the easterly edge of the Strand on the west and the
easterly edge of the Hermosa Avenue right-of-way on the
east, and (ii) Upper Pier Avenue (inclusive of sidewalks)
from Hermosa Avenue to Valley Drive.
c. The Greenbelt.
d. All City parks.
e. Pier Plaza.
f. The Strand.
B. All persons shall wear a face covering over both the nose and mouth
whenever they leave their place of residence and are or can be in contact with or
walking near or past others who are non-household members in both public and
private places whether indoors or outdoors, in all locations in the City other than
those locations described in and subject to the proscription set forth in paragraph A
of this Section 3.
C. Paragraphs A and B of this Section 3 shall not apply to:
a. Persons younger than two years old;
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b. Persons who have been instructed by a medical provider not to
wear a face covering due to a medical condition, mental health
condition, or disability that prevents wearing a face covering;
c. Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a
person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth
is essential for communication;
d. Persons who are swimming or engaged in other water-based
activities; and
e. Healthcare workers, first responders, and others whose work
requires close contact with people who are ill.
D. For purposes of this Ordinance, “face covering” shall mean: fabric
coverings, such as cloth masks, scarves, bandanas, tightly woven fabric such as
cotton t-shirt, and some types of towels that cover the nose and mouth. Medical-
grade masks and N-95 respirators are not required.
E. Persons who are seated at a restaurant or other establishment that
offers food or beverage service shall wear a cloth face covering over both the nose
and mouth unless they are eating or drinking.
F. With respect to persons on the beach, this Ordinance supersedes
Section 2(c)(ii) of City Manager Executive Order No. 2020-06.
G. The provisions of this Section 3 shall be enforced by way of
issuance of administrative citations pursuant to HBMC Chapter 1.10.
Pursuant to Section 4. In addition to enforcement remedies available to the City as
provided in the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, emergency executive orders
issued by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services and confirmed by City
Council, and emergency ordinances, orders and resolutions adopted by the City
Council shall be enforceable by way of:
A. Imposing an administrative citation pursuant to HBMC Chapter
1.10.
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B. Prosecuting a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not to exceed
one thousand ($1,000) dollars or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months, or
both.
July 28, 2020. Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-1414U, Extending the Temporary Moratorium on
Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pursuant to Section 2.
A. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19,
no landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent if the tenant
demonstrates that the tenant is unable to pay rent due to financial impacts related to
COVID-19. The moratorium period is March 16, 2020 through September 30,
2020.
B. Nothing in this ordinance shall relieve the tenant of liability for the
unpaid rent, which the landlord may seek after expiration of the moratorium period
and the tenant must repay within six months of the expiration of the moratorium
period. A landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest for rent that is
delayed for the reasons stated in this ordinance; nor may a landlord seek rent that is
delayed for the reasons stated in this ordinance through the eviction process. A
landlord shall not commence an eviction during the six months after the end of the
moratorium period so long as the tenant pays rent in a timely manner after the
moratorium period and is repaying the past due rent that accrued during the
moratorium period. Nonpayment of rent in accordance with the terms of this
ordinance shall not be grounds for eviction of a tenant even after expiration of the
moratorium period.
Pursuant to Section 3.
A. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19,
no commercial landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent if
the tenant demonstrates that the tenant’s businesses is subject to the Orders
referenced in Section 1 of this Ordinance or is otherwise limited or closed
(voluntarily or by mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the
tenant demonstrates lost income and inability to pay rent as a result of such
Moratorium period for both
commercial and residential tenants is
March 16 through September 30,
2020
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limitation or closure or other demonstrated financial impact related to COVID-19.
The moratorium period is March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
B. Nothing in this ordinance shall relieve the tenant of liability for the
unpaid rent, which the landlord may seek after the expiration of the moratorium
period and the tenant must pay within six months of the expiration of the
moratorium period. A landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest for
rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this ordinance; nor may a landlord seek
rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this ordinance, through the eviction
process during or after the moratorium period. A landlord shall not commence an
eviction during the six months after the end of the moratorium period for non-
payment of rent, so long as the tenant pays rent in a timely manner after the
moratorium period and is repaying the past due rent that accrued during the
moratorium period. Nonpayment of rent in accordance with the terms of this
ordinance shall not be grounds for eviction of a tenant even after expiration of the
moratorium period.
Pursuant to Section 4.
A. For mortgagors that are not eligible for financial relief under
Governor Newsom’s Financial Relief Package, no foreclosure action against a
property owner shall be initiated or proceed during the moratorium period in the
City for any mortgagor with a demonstrated financial impact related to COVID-19.
Nothing in this ordinance shall relieve the mortgagor of liability for any unpaid
mortgage payments, which the mortgagee may seek after expiration of the
moratorium period and the mortgagor must pay within six months of the expiration
of the moratorium period unless a different time is agreed to between the parties. A
mortgagee may not charge or collect a late fee or penalty for payments that are
delayed for the reasons stated in this ordinance. The moratorium period is March
16, 2020 through September 30, 2020.
August 13, 2020 City Manager\Director of Emergency Services Executive Order No. 2020-10,
Implementing Emergency Measures to Temporarily Permit Places of Worship to Operate
outdoor During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
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Pursuant to section 2. The provisions of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Sections
17.26.050 (B), 17.44.030, 17.38.550(B) and 17.40.020 regarding uses permitted within
commercial zones, off-street parking requirements and uses for which a conditional use
permit is required are hereby temporarily suspended, to the extent they conflict with this
Order, to allow for the implementation of item A below on a temporary basis during the
term of the City, State and Los Angeles County COVID-19 emergency orders:
A. Places of worship and providers of religious services and cultural
ceremonies (referred to collectively as “Places of Worship”), may operate outdoors in
accordance with Appendix F of the County’s July 18th Order, as that protocol may be
updated from time to time by the County Health Officer.
*This Order was confirmed at the Aug. 25th meeting.
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
August 25, 2020
Urgency Ordinance No. 1416U, to Temporarily Permit Places of Worship to Operate
Outdoors During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Pursuant to section 2. The provisions of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Sections
17.26.050 (B), 17.44.030, 17.38.550(B) and 17.40.020 regarding uses permitted within
commercial zones, off-street parking requirements and uses for which a conditional use
permit is required are hereby temporarily suspended, to the extent they conflict with this
Ordinance, to allow for the implementation of item A below on a temporary basis during
the term of the City, State and Los Angeles County COVID-19 emergency orders:
A. Places of worship and providers of religious services and cultural
ceremonies (referred to collectively as “Places of Worship”), may operate outdoors in
accordance with Appendix F of the County’s Health Officer Order, as that protocol may be
updated from time to time by the County Health Officer.
On a temporary basis during the term
of the City, State and Los Angeles
County COVID-19 emergency
orders:
August 25, 2020 City Manager Executive Order No. 2020-11, Implementing Temporary Lane
Closures on Hermosa Ave. to Facilitate Outdoor Recreation and Economic
Recovery in Accordance with Health officer Orders for Control of COVID-19.
1. Beginning August 20, 2020, the City in consultation with the City’s
traffic consultant, may temporarily close to vehicular traffic the northbound and
The duration of each measure is
specified in BOLD to the left.
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southbound # 2 travel lanes (closest to the curb) on Hermosa Avenue from the 800
block at 8th Street to the 1300 block at 14th street. Lane closures will continue for
6 months following the complete implementation of the traffic control
measures approved by the City Council on Aug. 11, unless the closures are
extended for a longer period or sooner terminated by the City Council or
Director of Emergency Services.
2. Beginning Aug. 20, 2020, the City in consultation with the City’s
traffic consultant, may temporarily close to vehicular traffic the right turn lanes
from westbound Greenwich Village to northbound Hermosa Ave. and the part of
Hermosa Ave. immediately adjacent to 2626 Hermosa Ave. The lanes may remain
closed until Jan 13, 2021, unless the closures are extended for a longer period
or sooner terminated by the City Council.
3. The City shall post signs giving notice of these temporary measures.
4. Use of the closed lanes or parking spaces for any commercial
purpose requires a Temporary Permit for Outdoor Dining/Seating and Outdoor
Retail Display, as set out in the recitals of this Order.
*This Order was confirmed at the Aug. 25th meeting
September 10,
2020 City Manager Executive Order No. 2020-12, Implementing Emergency Measures
to Temporarily Defer Payment of City Business Taxes During the COVID-19
Pandemic
Pursuant to Section 2: Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Sections 5.04.190, 5.04.200
and 5.04.240 regarding City business taxes are hereby temporarily suspended to the
extent they conflict with this Order, to allow for implementation of the following:
A. The business tax due and payable on and after March 31, 2020 shall
be deferred and interest and penalties waived for any business that ceased all
business operations between March 16 and 31, 2020, has been entirely closed and
remains closed as of the date of this Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
B. Business taxes deferred pursuant to paragraph A above are deferred
until the business resumes operation, at which time the tax due will be prorated
Shall continue until the earlier to
occur of: (1) the conclusion of the
local emergency; (2) its termination
is ordered by the City
Manager/Director of Emergency
Services; or (3) it is duly terminated
by the City Council. The Order may
also be superseded by a duly enacted
ordinance or order of the City
Council expressly superseding this
Order.
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until the business’ next tax payment anniversary date.
C. In order to be eligible for the deferral provided for in paragraph A
above, the business owner must sign a statement under penalty of perjury that
provides dates of closure supported by documentation of the closure satisfactory to
the City. If the foregoing statement is found to be untrue, the past due business tax,
including penalties and interest, shall become payable immediately.
D. A business that is eligible for the deferral provided for in paragraph
A and that paid a business tax on or after March 31, 2020 is entitled to and may
apply to the City for a refund of the tax.
* This order was confirmed at the Sep. 22nd meeting
September 22,
2020 Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1417U, Clarifying the Temporary Moratorium on
Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pursuant to Section 2.
A. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19, no
commercial landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent if the
tenant demonstrates that the tenant’s businesses is subject to the Orders referenced
in Section 1 of this ordinance or is otherwise limited or closed (voluntarily or by
mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the tenant demonstrates
lost income and inability to pay rent as a result of such limitation or closure or other
demonstrated financial impact related to COVID-19. For purposes of this Section
2, the moratorium period is March 16, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
B. A landlord knows of a tenant’s lost income and inability to pay rent
within the meaning of this Section 2 if the tenant, within 30 days after the date rent
is due, notifies the landlord in writing of the lost income and inability to pay rent due
to a limitation or closure of the tenant’s business related to COVID-19, and provides
appropriate supporting documentation within 30 days of providing the notice. If a
tenant suffers only a partial loss of net income, the tenant shall pay the pro-rated
share of their rent that corresponds to the net income they generated during the period
of loss.
For commercial tenants, the eviction
moratorium period for commercial
tenants is March 16, 2020 through
January 31, 2021.
For residential tenants, the
“repayment period” for deferred rent
that came or will come due between
March 1, 2020 through January 31,
2021 inclusive, is October 1, 2020
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C. Nothing in this Section 2 shall relieve the tenant of liability for the
unpaid rent, which the landlord may seek after expiration of the moratorium period,
and which tenant must pay within six months of the expiration of the moratorium
period (i.e. no later than July 31, 2021). A landlord may not charge or collect a late
fee or interest for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Section 2; nor may
a landlord seek rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Section 2, through
the eviction process during or after the moratorium period. A landlord shall not
commence an eviction during the six months after the end of the moratorium period
for non-payment of rent, so long as the tenant pays rent in a timely manner after the
moratorium period and is repaying the past due rent that accrued during the
moratorium period
Pursuant to Section 3.
A. With respect to residential evictions for non-payment of rent due to
financial impacts from COVID-19, the following applies:
1. The “repayment period” for deferred rent that came or will come due
between March 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021 (defined under the Act as
“COVID-19 rental debt”), inclusive, is October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
2. For the period of time of March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020
(the “moratorium period”), no residential landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant
for nonpayment of rent, if the tenant demonstrates that the tenant is unable to pay
rent due to financial impacts related to COVID-19, subject to subparagraphs (a) and
(b) of Section 3(A)(2) of this Ordinance. A landlord shall not commence an eviction
during the six months after the end of the moratorium period, so long as the tenant
pays rent in a timely manner after the moratorium period and is repaying the past due
rent that accrued during the moratorium period. A landlord may not charge or collect
a late fee or interest for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Paragraph 2.
October 27, 2020
*Not yet adopted
Resolution No. __, Implementing Emergency Measures to Prevent Customers Queuing for
Outdoor Dining at Sit-Down Restaurants
Shall remain in effect until repealed
or superseded.
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Pursuant to Section 2.
A. No dine-in restaurant shall permit the congregating or lining up of customers
in any public right-of-way. The congregating or lining up of customers outside a dine-in
restaurant, in any manner, on sidewalks or other public rights of way is prohibited.
B. Unless no table is available, a dine-in restaurant must immediately seat
customers in its outdoor dining area if the customer is dining on-site. In the event no table
is available, the restaurant staff shall ask the customer to wait in a vehicle or at a location
away from the restaurant premises.
C. Dine-in restaurants shall implement a phone reservation or call-back
system that notifies customers via text, phone call, or other method once a table has
become available. No customer shall be permitted in the dining area until the customer has
been notified by the restaurant that he or she can be seated.
D. Restaurant staff shall be responsible for instructing dine-in customers not
to form lines or congregate in abutting public areas while waiting to be seated.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular
Meeting of January 26, 2021
ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, CLARIFYING AND EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND
SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH URGENCY
(City Attorney Michael Jenkins)
(Assistant City Attorney Lauren Langer)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council:
1.adopt an Urgency Ordinance No 21-XXXXU of the City of Hermosa Beach to clarify and
extend the commercial and portions of the residential eviction moratorium through March 31,
2021, setting forth the facts constituting such urgency (Attachment 1); and
2.direct staff to bring back additional revisions to the residential eviction moratorium on February
9th to conform to any action by the State Legislature to extend statewide eviction protection for
evictions related to non-payment of rent due to COVID-19,if necessary.If statewide
protections are not extended by January 31st,provide direction on whether to reinstate a local
residential eviction moratorium for non-payment of rent due to COVID-19,or defer to Los
Angeles County’s countywide eviction protections.
The urgency ordinance requires four-fifths vote of the city council and if approved, will take effect
immediately.
Executive Summary
The City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) has an eviction moratorium in place protecting current
commercial and residential tenants from eviction for failure to pay rent due to financial impacts
related to COVID-19, effectively deferring payment of rent during the during the eviction moratorium
period. The moratorium period is set to expire on January 31, 2021. The proposed ordinance would:
(1)extend the moratorium period for commercial tenants through March 31, 2021, which is in line with
Governor Newsom’s current Executive Order 80-20, authorizing commercial eviction moratorium
ordinances at the local level and (2) eviction protections for residential tenants unrelated to the non-
payment of rent due to COVID-19 through March 31, 2021. Additional action may be required in
February, once the state legislature determines whether to extend additional statewide eviction
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protections.
Background:
On March 4,2020,California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency to address
the global pandemic caused by a respiratory disease which has been named “COVID-19”.On March
15,2020,the Mayor of City,declared a state of local emergency.At a special meeting on March 16,
2020, the City Council approved and ratified the declaration of local emergency.
On March 24,2020,the City passed an Urgency Ordinance,which instituted an eviction moratorium
covering nonpayment of rent due to COVID-19 retroactive to March 16,2020 for commercial and
residential tenants.Due to some changes in the state law,the commercial and residential eviction
moratoriums are separates for purposes of discussion.
Commercial Eviction Moratorium
The current eviction moratorium allows commercial tenants to avoid eviction for non-payment of rent
due to financial impacts related to COVID-19 and ultimately,to defer paying that rent during the
moratorium period.The moratorium is set to expire on January 31,2021,at which time tenants would
be required to begin paying back deferred rent (“repayment period”).
The proposed ordinance would extend the moratorium period for commercial tenants through March
31,2021,which is in line with Governor Newsom’s current Executive Order 80-20,authorizing
commercial eviction moratorium ordinances at the local level.Commercial tenants must continue to
provide documentation of COVID-related financial hardship to receive protection under the City’s
moratorium,and pay a pro-rated share of their rent if they suffered only a partial loss of net income.
The amount of time to repay rent in arears would continue to be six months after the end of the
moratorium period,and landlords would not be allowed to evict a tenant during that six-month period
if the tenant is paying rent that is due in a timely manner and repaying past due rent.
The proposed ordinance makes the following changes to the commercial eviction moratorium:
1.Extends the moratorium through March 31, 2021;
2.Clarifies that in order to receive the protection of the ordinance the tenant must demonstrate
that the tenant’s business is closed or limited to prevent the spread of the virus and the tenant
demonstrates lost income and inability to pay rent; and
3.Clarifies that notice to the landlord of inability to pay and documentation must be provided for
each month that the tenant is unable to pay full rent (not one time for the moratorium period).
This is to ensure that tenants utilizing the protections in the ordinance are in regular contact with their
landlords about their ability to pay each month.
Currently,the ordinance requires that if a tenant suffers only a partial loss of net income,the tenant
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Currently,the ordinance requires that if a tenant suffers only a partial loss of net income,the tenant
shall pay the pro-rated share of their rent that corresponds to the net income they generated during
the period of loss.There are not specific parameters for how to calculate this,as it may be different
for different tenants and under different leases.Accordingly,and given that the ordinance has already
been implemented for so many months with its current terms,staff does not propose any other
substantive changes to the ordinance at this time.
However,the Council may want to consider requiring businesses that are open and operating under
the Health Orders without specific limitations from the County Health Order to pay a certain
percentage of rent,for example 25%of rent.This requirement mirrors the statewide residential
eviction protections and some cities’commercial eviction protections.As the pandemic goes on,
some businesses that are not limited in operation by the Health Orders have effectively evolved to a
new normal and are able to operate and pay a portion of their rent.If the Council wants to require
these businesses (office uses for example)that are not limited in capacity to pay a minimum 25%of
rent, the following underlined language could be added to the ordinance:
If a tenant suffers only a partial loss of net income,the tenant shall pay the pro-rated share of their
rent that corresponds to the net income they generated during the period of loss.Notwithstanding
and beginning on February 1,2021,a commercial tenant that does not have capacity or other
mandatory operating limitations from the state or county Health Officer to prevent or reduce the
spread of COVID-19 shall pay a minimum 25%of the monthly rent due,or the pro-rated share of their
rent that corresponds to the net income generated during the period of loss, whichever is more.
Residential and Commercial Eviction Protections Unrelated to Non-Payment of Rent due to COVID-
19.
On November 24,2020,the City adopted Urgency Ordinance No.20-1420U,that amended
the City’s commercial eviction moratorium ordinance to:
·Prohibit a landlord,during the moratorium period,from evicting a commercial tenant in order to
demolish or “substantially remodel”the commercial real property unless and until the landlord
secures all permits necessary to perform the work.
Similar eviction protections were adopted by the City for residential tenants on
December 8, 2020 through Urgency Ordinance No. 20-1422U to:
·Prohibit a landlord,during the period of:December 8,2020-January 31,2021 from evicting a
residential tenant in order to demolish or “substantially remodel”the residential real property
unless and until the landlord secures all permits necessary to perform the work; and
·To the extent applicable, require landlords to provide relocation assistance and satisfy other
requirements in accordance with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Cal. Civil Code § 1496.2)
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for a no-fault just cause eviction.
The proposed ordinance extends the above residential and commercial eviction protections unrelated
to the non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 through March 31, 2021.
Residential Eviction Protections for Non-Payment of Rent due to COVID-19.
For residential evictions for non-payment of rent related to COVID-19, the following rules have
applied. From March 16- September 30, 2020, the City’s local eviction protections applied. The
proposed ordinance clarifies that this time period is called the local moratorium period (to distinguish
it from the period of time covered by state law). To prevent a wave of evictions and piecemeal
regulations throughout the state, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3088 (“AB 3088”) on
August 31, 2020. The bill, which took immediate effect, enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of
2020 (“Act”) to provide statewide eviction protections for residential tenants experiencing a financial
hardship relating to COVID-19. Thus beginning October 1, the state eviction protection rules took
over in Hermosa Beach. For the period of time of October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, tenants
have been required to follow the preconditions for eviction protection under the Act to receive eviction
protection, which include providing a declaration of hardship to their landlord within 15 days of receipt
and payment of partial rent. The state protections are scheduled to sunset on January 31, 2021. AB
15 is pending, which proposes to extend the statewide protections through the end of 2021.
As of the date of writing this report, the bill has not been approved; but, Governor Newsom reports
being committed to getting the extension adopted. Accordingly and because the state law has
preempted local regulations, more specific changes to the ordinance are not proposed at this time. If
the bill is adopted after this report is published but before the City Council meeting, the report and
ordinance will be updated accordingly. If the bill is adopted after the City Council meeting on the 26th,
the City can adopt any necessary ordinance amendments at its first meeting in February to conform
the ordinance to the expanded state law. In the event that the state protections are not re-adopted,
the City can adopt another local eviction moratorium as an urgency order for ratification by the City
Council on February 9th, or can defer to Los Angeles County’s residential eviction moratorium which
applies in all incorporated cities that have not adopted local ordinances. The County’s protections are
currently in place through February 28, 2021 and will likely be extended if the state does not extend
statewide protections. Either way, Hermosa Beach residents will be protected from eviction.
Summary of the Residential Eviction Protection in Hermosa Beach for Non-Payment of Rent Due to
COVID by date range:
·From March 16-September 30,2020 (“local moratorium period”):Repayment period for
deferred rent is October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021
·October 1, 2020- January 31, 2021: State law controls. Tenants must provide a declaration of
hardship to their landlord within 15 days upon request from landlord and payment of 25% of
the rent for those months by January 31, 2021. Additional documentation may be required for
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high-income tenants.
·January 31, 2021 and December 31, 2021: Waiting for state legislature to extend the
statewide protections through the end of the year. If the state does not extend, the City can
adopt another local moratorium or defer to Los Angeles County countywide protections (which
are currently in place through February 28, 2021).
Eviction protections are still very much warranted and an important part of slowing the spread of
COVID-19, and recovery from this global health pandemic. News reports have cited a UCLA study
last year, which determined that as many as 449,000 people in L.A. County could face eviction due to
the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and tenants' inability to pay rent. The
degree of the health and economic impact of the pandemic is unprecedented and unknown. Federal
and state relief efforts are unknown at this time. Millions of people have filed for unemployment,
further fueling a decline in business revenues. Local hospitals are reporting zero percent capacity in
the ICUs and as of the date of writing this report, over 1000 COVID deaths were reported in LA
County in a four day period. The unprecedented surge is expected to remain high after the winter
holidays.
Proposed Urgency Ordinance
The proposed ordinance would prohibit commercial landlords from terminating a commercial tenancy
in order to demolish or substantially remodel the property unless and until they obtain all permits
necessary to commence the work.The ordinance does not prevent commercial landlords from
evicting tenants from property they want to demolish or substantially remodel;it merely changes the
sequence of steps needed before they may do so.“Substantially remodel”means to make a
modification of the property that requires a permit from the City.This proposed ordinance applies to
tenancy termination notices,and eviction notices,and unlawful detainer actions based on such
notices,served or filed on or before the effective date of this ordinance;but,where the time to vacate
the property has not passed.These tenant protections would expire on January 31,2021,the end
date of the City’s existing moratorium period.
The degree of the health and economic impact of the pandemic is unprecedented and unknown.
Millions of people have filed for unemployment,further fueling a decline in business revenues.The
City has been hit hard economically.By preventing premature evictions,the proposed ordinance
ensures that employees remain employed for as long as possible and vacated commercial spaces do
not stay empty for long periods, potentially resulting in blight, vandalism, and trespassing.
In light of the foregoing,the proposed ordinance should be adopted on an urgency basis,taking
effect immediately pursuant to Government Code section 36937,for the preservation of the public
peace,health,and safety of residents living within the City,based on the facts described herein and
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set forth in the Urgency Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no anticipated direct fiscal impact from this ordinance.The City of Hermosa Beach initially
incurs all costs related to the City’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but will submit requests for
cost recovery to the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement.
Attachments:
1.Urgency Ordinance No. 21-XXXXU to clarify and extent the temporary commercial moratorium
on evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and setting forth the facts constituting such
urgency
Respectfully Submitted by: Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Concur:
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. U-XXXX
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CLARIFYING AND EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH
URGENCY
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. The findings set forth in Ordinance No. 20-1407U, 20-1409U, 20-1414U, 20-1417U, 20-
1420U, and 20-1422Uare still applicable and incorporated herein by reference.
B. The City Council desires to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prevent homelessness and
avoid displacement during safer at home orders and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to
provide clear and limited bases on which a landlord may endeavor to evict a tenant
consistent with state law.
C. On March 27, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-37-20, which
provides a 60-day extension for tenants to respond to an eviction complaint based on
nonpayment of rent. As another indicator of the critical need for residents to remain at
home, this order expressly preserves local authority to enact any public health measure that
may compel an individual to remain physically present in any particular residential property.
D. On May 13, 2020, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a new Safer at
Home Order for Control of COVID-19, which extended the order for people to remain in
their residences except for essential business and requires all persons to practice physical
distancing of at least six feet apart and wear a cloth face covering whenever they may have
contact with people outside their household. On July 4, 2020, given the surge in COVID-19
cases in Los Angeles County, the Department issued a revised order urging residents to
remain in their homes as much as practicable. The status of county and state health orders
are still evolving daily.
E. On June 30, 2020 Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-71-20 extending the
authorization for local governments to halt evictions of renters impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic through September 30, 2020.
F. On September 1, 2020 Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088), which
enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (“the Act”). Among other things, this
law supersedes portions of the City’s temporary moratorium on residential evictions for
nonpayment of rent and adopts a moratorium through January 31, 2021 so long as tenants
comply with the Act’s requirements. The Act provides specific provisions for cities with
existing moratorium ordinances. As a result, the City is restating its urgency ordinance for
the purpose of conforming to the new state law.
G. Effective November 30, 2020, the County Department of Public Health enacted a new
Health Officer Order requesting individuals to remain in their homes as much as possible
and to avoid crowding and mingling with non-household members. The Order came after
many Americans gathered and traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday in the midst of a
winter surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths. According to the County Department of
Public Health, daily peaks are now more than double the County’s peak of daily cases
during the summer surge. The region is currently experiencing a surge following the
winter holiday season.
H. With Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”) bed capacity rapidly decreasing throughout California,
the Governor of the State of California issued a State Regional Stay at Home Order on
December 3, 2020, that would trigger greater restrictions on a region consisting of
multiple counties depending on that region’s ICU hospital bed availability. Once a region
has less than 15 percent ICU availability, all counties within the region are required to
follow the State Regional Stay at Home Order within 24 hours for at least three weeks.
I. The Southern California Region, which the City of Hermosa Beach is a part of, was at
zero percent ICU capacity on January 15, 2021.
J. On January 5, 2021, the State Public Health Officer issued a new order directing counties
with 10 percent or less of ICU capacity under the Regional Stay at Home Order where the
regional ICU capacity is at 0 percent, to prioritize services to those who are the sickest and
cancel or reschedule elective surgeries. The order is intended to reduce pressure on
strained hospitals, and redistribute the responsibility of medical care across the state so
patients can continue to receive lifesaving care.
K. The situation is unprecedented and evolving rapidly. Further economic impacts are
anticipated, leaving tenants vulnerable to eviction. News reports have cited a UCLA
study last year, which determined that as many as 449,000 people in L.A. County could
face eviction due to the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and tenants'
inability to pay rent.
L. The intent of this Ordinance is to extend the existing deadlines for the existing local
commercial and residential eviction moratorium through March 31, 2021 and longer dates
as may be permitted under state law.
M. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the City's police powers and powers afforded to the
City in the time of a national, state, county and local emergency during an unprecedented
health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the State Constitution, State law and
HBMC Chapter 2.56 to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public. The Hermosa
Beach City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety of residents living within the City and finds urgency to approve
this ordinance immediately based on the facts described herein and detailed in the staff
report. Under Government Code Section 8634, this ordinance is necessary to provide for
the protection of health, life and property.
SECTION 2. The Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent by Commercial
Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, as most recently amended in Urgency Ordinance No.
20-142OU, is amended and restated in full as follows:
A. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19, no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent provided the tenant demonstrates
that (1) the tenant’s businesses is subject to the Orders referenced in Section 1 above or is otherwise
limited or closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19, and (2)
the tenant demonstrates lost income and inability to pay rent as a result of such limitation or closure
or other demonstrated financial impact related to COVID-19. For purposes of this Section 2, the
moratorium period is March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
B. A landlord knows of a tenant’s lost income and inability to pay rent within the meaning
of this Section 2 if the tenant, within 30 days after the date rent is due, notifies the landlord in
writing of the lost income and inability to pay rent due to a limitation or closure of the tenant’s
business related to COVID-19, and provides appropriate supporting documentation within 30 days
of providing the notice. Notice and documentation required under this ordinance shall be provided
for each month that tenant is unable to pay rent. If a tenant suffers only a partial loss of net
income, the tenant shall pay the pro-rated share of their rent that corresponds to the net income they
generated during the period of loss. For purposes of this Section 2, “in writing” includes email or
text communications to a landlord or the landlord’s representative with whom the tenant has
previously corresponded by email or text. All financial information provided to the landlord shall
be kept in confidence and only used for evaluating the tenant’s claim or enforcing this provision.
C. This Section 2 grants a defense in the event that an unlawful detainer action is
commenced in violation of this ordinance. Violation of this ordinance shall be punishable as set
forth in Chapter 2.56 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
D. Nothing in this Section 2 shall relieve the tenant of liability for the unpaid rent, which
the landlord may seek after expiration of the moratorium period, and which tenant must pay within
six months of the expiration of the moratorium period (i.e. no later than September 31, 2021). A
landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated
in this Section 2; nor may a landlord seek rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Section
2, through the eviction process during or after the moratorium period. A landlord shall not
commence an eviction during the six months after the end of the moratorium period for non-
payment of rent, so long as the tenant pays rent in a timely manner after the moratorium period and
is repaying the past due rent that accrued during the moratorium period. Nonpayment of rent in
accordance with the terms of this Section shall not be grounds for eviction of a commercial tenant
even after expiration of the moratorium period. Landlords are strongly encouraged to offer
payment plans to tenants after the period of local emergency, which may go beyond the six-month
repayment period upon mutual agreement of the parties. The security deposit may be used at any
time, including during the repayment period, to pay back rent and such security deposit shall be
replenished by the end of the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed upon in writing
between the parties.
E. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19, no commercial
landlord shall terminate a tenancy to demolish or substantially remodel the commercial real
property unless and until the landlord secures all permits necessary to perform the work. For
purposes of this Subsection, “substantially remodel” means to make a modification of the property
that requires a permit from the City. This ordinance shall apply to tenancy termination notices,
notices to quit and other eviction notices, and the unlawful detainer actions based on such notices,
served or filed on or before the effective date of this ordinance; but, where the time to vacate the
property has not passed.
F No other legal remedies available to a commercial landlord are affected by this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. The Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent by Residential
Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, as most recently amended in Urgency Ordinance No.
20-1422U, is clarified as needed to comport with state law and restated in full as follows:
A. With respect to residential evictions for non-payment of rent due to financial impacts
from COVID-19, the following applies:
1. The “repayment period” for deferred rent that came or will come due between March 1,
2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as may be determined by applicable state law
(defined under the Act as “COVID-19 rental debt”), inclusive, is October 1, 2020 through March
31, 2021.
2. For the period of time of March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020 (the “local
moratorium period”), no residential landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of
rent, if the tenant demonstrates that the tenant is unable to pay rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19, subject to subparagraphs (a) and (b) below. A landlord shall not commence an
eviction during the six months after the end of the local moratorium period, so long as the tenant
pays rent in a timely manner after the local moratorium period and is repaying the past due rent that
accrued during the moratorium period. A landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest
for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Paragraph 2. The parties may agree in writing
to a longer repayment plan or reduced rental obligation in accordance with the Act.
(a) A landlord who knows that a tenant cannot pay some or all of the rent temporarily
due to financial impacts related to COVID-19 shall not serve a notice pursuant to CCP 1161(2), file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer action based on a 3-day pay or quit notice, or otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent. A landlord knows of a tenant’s inability to pay rent within the
meaning of this ordinance if the tenant, within 30 days after the date that rent is due, notifies the
landlord in writing of lost income and inability to pay full rent due to financial impacts related to
COVID-19, and provides documentation or an explanation within 30 days of the notice to support
the claim. For purposes of this ordinance, “in writing” includes email or text communications to a
landlord or the landlord’s representative with whom the tenant has previously corresponded by
email or text. Any medical or financial information provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence, and only used for evaluating the tenant’s claim.
(b) For purposes of this Paragraph 2, “financial impacts related to COVID-19” include,
but are not limited to, tenant lost household income as a result of any of the following: (1) being
sick with COVID-19, or caring for a household or family member who is sick with COVID-19; (2)
lay-off, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from business closure or other economic
or employer impacts of COVID-19; (3) compliance with a recommendation from a government
health authority to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregating with others during the state of
emergency; (4) extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses; or (5) child care needs arising from
school closures related to COVID-19.
(c) Other legal remedies available to landlords are not affected by this Paragraph 2.
3. For the period of time of October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as
may be determined by applicable state law, tenants shall follow the preconditions for eviction
protection under the Act to receive eviction protection, which include providing a declaration of
hardship to their landlord within 15 days of receipt of an eviction notice and payment of partial rent
(25% of all rent that came due from October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as
may be determined by applicable state law). Tenants shall repay the remaining rent due by the end
of the repayment period.
4. Landlords are encouraged to offer payment plans to tenants, and any agreement between
landlord and tenant to allow longer repayment periods or reduced rental obligations shall be in
compliance with the Act.
5. Tenants may draw down on a security deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of the repayment period on March 31, 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties.
6. In accordance with the Act, tenants that comply with the terms of this ordinance have a
defense from eviction and the corresponding rental obligations will not be deemed past due until the
close of the repayment period set out above.
7. Forthe period of December 8, 2020 through March 31, 2021, no residential landlord shall
terminate a tenancy to demolish or substantially remodel the residential real property unless and
until the landlord secures all permits necessary to perform the work. For purposes of this Section,
“substantially remodel” means to make a modification of the property that requires a permit from
the City. This ordinance shall apply to tenancy termination notices, notices to quit and other
eviction notices, and the unlawful detainer actions based on such notices, served or filed on or
before December 8, 2020; but, where the time to vacate the property has not passed.
(a) To the extent applicable, landlords must provide relocation assistance and satisfy
other requirements in accordance with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Cal. Civil Code §
1496.2) for a no-fault just cause eviction.
(b) No other legal remedies available to landlords are affected by this Paragraph 7.
.
SECTION 4. In order to prevent inconsistencies, the Director of Emergency Services may suspend
the effectiveness of any provision in this ordinance in the event that the President of the United
States, Congress, Governor of the State of California or California State Legislature or other body
with jurisdiction adopts an order or legislation that similarly prohibits evictions and foreclosures for
failure to pay rent by individuals impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
SECTION 5. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is found to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Environmental Review.
The City Council finds that adoption and implementation of this ordinance is not a “project” for
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is defined by CEQA
guidelines (Guidelines) sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5). The effect of the proposed
amendment will be to maintain the status quo and extend the existing urgency ordinance for an
additional period of time. No new development will result from the proposed action. No impact to
the physical environment will result. The City Council also alternatively finds that the adoption and
implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA as an administrative
activity by the City of Hermosa Beach, in furtherance of its police power, that will not result in any
direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5) of
the CEQA Guidelines, as well as CEQA Guidelines section 15064(e) (economic regulations).
SECTION 7. Urgency Declaration; Effective Date.
The City Council finds and declares that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is
necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the public peace, health and safety as
detailed above and as the City and public would suffer potentially irreversible displacement of
commercial and residential tenants resulting from evictions for failure to pay rent during the
COVID-19 crisis. During this local emergency, and in the interest of protecting the public health
and preventing transmission of COVID-19, it is essential to avoid unnecessary housing
displacement, to protect the City’s affordable housing stock, and to prevent housed individuals from
falling into homelessness, especially given state and county directives to stay at home. Promoting
stability amongst commercial tenancies is also conducive to public health, allowing businesses to
follow the advice and directives of public health officials to close and allowing employees to avoid
public contact during times of a public health crisis without fear of imminent eviction or
foreclosure. Loss of income as a result of COVID-19 may inhibit City residents and businesses
from fulfilling their financial obligations, including payment of rent. This ordinance reflects the
statewide approach to residential eviction protection, while maintaining important and impactful
local provisions. The City’s existing commercial and portions of the residential moratorium period
expire on January 31, 2021. This urgency ordinance is needed during the emergency in the interest
of protecting the public health and preventing transmission of COVID-19, to avoid unnecessary
housing displacement, to protect the City’s affordable housing stock, and to prevent housed
individuals from falling into homelessness, especially given state and county directives to stay at
home. Under Government Code Section 8634 and HBMC Chapter 2.56, this ordinance is necessary
to provide for the protection of life and property for the reasons set out herein. The Council
therefore finds and determines that the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, and protection of life and property, require that this Ordinance be enacted as an urgency
ordinance pursuant to Government Code section 36937 and take effect immediately upon adoption
by four-fifths of the City Council.
SECTION 8. Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same,
or the summary thereof, to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of January 2021.
____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
(seal)
Date: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. U-
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CLARIFYING AND EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL AND
RESIDENTIAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC AND SETTING FORTH THE FACTS CONSTITUTING SUCH
URGENCY
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
A. The findings set forth in Ordinance No. 20-1407U, 20-1409U, 20-1414U, 20-1417U, 20-
1420U, and 20-1422Uare still applicable and incorporated herein by reference.
B. The City Council desires to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prevent homelessness and
avoid displacement during safer at home orders and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to
provide clear and limited bases on which a landlord may endeavor to evict a tenant
consistent with state law.
C. On March 27, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-37-20, which
provides a 60-day extension for tenants to respond to an eviction complaint based on
nonpayment of rent. As another indicator of the critical need for residents to remain at
home, this order expressly preserves local authority to enact any public health measure that
may compel an individual to remain physically present in any particular residential property.
D. On May 13, 2020, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a new Safer at
Home Order for Control of COVID-19, which extended the order for people to remain in
their residences except for essential business and requires all persons to practice physical
distancing of at least six feet apart and wear a cloth face covering whenever they may have
contact with people outside their household. On July 4, 2020, given the surge in COVID-19
cases in Los Angeles County, the Department issued a revised order urging residents to
remain in their homes as much as practicable. The status of county and state health orders
are still evolving daily.
E. On June 30, 2020 Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-71-20 extending the
authorization for local governments to halt evictions of renters impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic through September 30, 2020.
F. On September 1, 2020 Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3088 (AB 3088), which
enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (“the Act”). Among other things, this
law supersedes portions of the City’s temporary moratorium on residential evictions for
nonpayment of rent and adopts a moratorium through January 31, 2021 so long as tenants
comply with the Act’s requirements. The Act provides specific provisions for cities with
existing moratorium ordinances. As a result, the City is restating its urgency ordinance for
the purpose of conforming to the new state law.
G. Effective November 30, 2020, the County Department of Public Health enacted a new
Health Officer Order requesting individuals to remain in their homes as much as possible
and to avoid crowding and mingling with non-household members. The Order came after
many Americans gathered and traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday in the midst of a
winter surge of COVID-19 cases and deaths. According to the County Department of
Public Health, daily peaks are now more than double the County’s peak of daily cases
during the summer surge. The region is currently experiencing a surge following the
winter holiday season.
H. With Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”) bed capacity rapidly decreasing throughout California,
the Governor of the State of California issued a State Regional Stay at Home Order on
December 3, 2020, that would trigger greater restrictions on a region consisting of
multiple counties depending on that region’s ICU hospital bed availability. Once a region
has less than 15 percent ICU availability, all counties within the region are required to
follow the State Regional Stay at Home Order within 24 hours for at least three weeks.
I. The Southern California Region, which the City of Hermosa Beach is a part of, was at
zero percent ICU capacity on January 15, 2021.
J. On January 5, 2021, the State Public Health Officer issued a new order directing counties
with 10 percent or less of ICU capacity under the Regional Stay at Home Order where the
regional ICU capacity is at 0 percent, to prioritize services to those who are the sickest and
cancel or reschedule elective surgeries. The order is intended to reduce pressure on
strained hospitals, and redistribute the responsibility of medical care across the state so
patients can continue to receive lifesaving care.
K. The situation is unprecedented and evolving rapidly. Further economic impacts are
anticipated, leaving tenants vulnerable to eviction. News reports have cited a UCLA
study last year, which determined that as many as 449,000 people in L.A. County could
face eviction due to the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and tenants'
inability to pay rent.
L. The intent of this Ordinance is to extend the existing deadlines for the existing local
commercial and residential eviction moratorium through March 31, 2021 and longer dates
as may be permitted under state law.
M. This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the City's police powers and powers afforded to the
City in the time of a national, state, county and local emergency during an unprecedented
health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the State Constitution, State law and
HBMC Chapter 2.56 to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public. The Hermosa
Beach City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety of residents living within the City and finds urgency to approve
this ordinance immediately based on the facts described herein and detailed in the staff
report. Under Government Code Section 8634, this ordinance is necessary to provide for
the protection of health, life and property.
SECTION 2. The Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent by Commercial
Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, as most recently amended in Urgency Ordinance No.
20-142OU, is amended and restated in full as follows:
A. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19, no commercial
landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent provided the tenant demonstrates
that (1) the tenant’s businesses is subject to the Orders referenced in Section 1 above or is otherwise
limited or closed (voluntarily or by mandate) to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19, and (2)
the tenant demonstrates lost income and inability to pay rent as a result of such limitation or closure
or other demonstrated financial impact related to COVID-19. For purposes of this Section 2, the
moratorium period is March 16, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
B. A landlord knows of a tenant’s lost income and inability to pay rent within the meaning
of this Section 2 if the tenant, within 30 days after the date rent is due, notifies the landlord in
writing of the lost income and inability to pay rent due to a limitation or closure of the tenant’s
business related to COVID-19, and provides appropriate supporting documentation within 30 days
of providing the notice. Notice and documentation required under this ordinance shall be provided
for each month that tenant is unable to pay rent. If a tenant suffers only a partial loss of net
income, the tenant shall pay the pro-rated share of their rent that corresponds to the net income they
generated during the period of loss. For purposes of this Section 2, “in writing” includes email or
text communications to a landlord or the landlord’s representative with whom the tenant has
previously corresponded by email or text. All financial information provided to the landlord shall
be kept in confidence and only used for evaluating the tenant’s claim or enforcing this provision.
C. This Section 2 grants a defense in the event that an unlawful detainer action is
commenced in violation of this ordinance. Violation of this ordinance shall be punishable as set
forth in Chapter 2.56 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
D. Nothing in this Section 2 shall relieve the tenant of liability for the unpaid rent, which
the landlord may seek after expiration of the moratorium period, and which tenant must pay within
six months of the expiration of the moratorium period (i.e. no later than September 31, 2021). A
landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated
in this Section 2; nor may a landlord seek rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Section
2, through the eviction process during or after the moratorium period. A landlord shall not
commence an eviction during the six months after the end of the moratorium period for non-
payment of rent, so long as the tenant pays rent in a timely manner after the moratorium period and
is repaying the past due rent that accrued during the moratorium period. Nonpayment of rent in
accordance with the terms of this Section shall not be grounds for eviction of a commercial tenant
even after expiration of the moratorium period. Landlords are strongly encouraged to offer
payment plans to tenants after the period of local emergency, which may go beyond the six-month
repayment period upon mutual agreement of the parties. The security deposit may be used at any
time, including during the repayment period, to pay back rent and such security deposit shall be
replenished by the end of the repayment period or longer if mutually agreed upon in writing
between the parties.
E. During the moratorium period declared in response to COVID-19, no commercial
landlord shall terminate a tenancy to demolish or substantially remodel the commercial real
property unless and until the landlord secures all permits necessary to perform the work. For
purposes of this Subsection, “substantially remodel” means to make a modification of the property
that requires a permit from the City. This ordinance shall apply to tenancy termination notices,
notices to quit and other eviction notices, and the unlawful detainer actions based on such notices,
served or filed on or before the effective date of this ordinance; but, where the time to vacate the
property has not passed.
F No other legal remedies available to a commercial landlord are affected by this
ordinance.
SECTION 3. The Temporary Moratorium on Evictions for Non-Payment of Rent by Residential
Tenants Impacted by the COVID-19 Crisis, as most recently amended in Urgency Ordinance No.
20-1422U, is clarified as needed to comport with state law and restated in full as follows:
A. With respect to residential evictions for non-payment of rent due to financial impacts
from COVID-19, the following applies:
1. The “repayment period” for deferred rent that came or will come due between March 1,
2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as may be determined by applicable state law
(defined under the Act as “COVID-19 rental debt”), inclusive, is October 1, 2020 through March
31, 2021.
2. For the period of time of March 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020 (the “local
moratorium period”), no residential landlord shall endeavor to evict a tenant for nonpayment of
rent, if the tenant demonstrates that the tenant is unable to pay rent due to financial impacts related
to COVID-19, subject to subparagraphs (a) and (b) below. A landlord shall not commence an
eviction during the six months after the end of the local moratorium period, so long as the tenant
pays rent in a timely manner after the local moratorium period and is repaying the past due rent that
accrued during the moratorium period. A landlord may not charge or collect a late fee or interest
for rent that is delayed for the reasons stated in this Paragraph 2. The parties may agree in writing
to a longer repayment plan or reduced rental obligation in accordance with the Act.
(a) A landlord who knows that a tenant cannot pay some or all of the rent temporarily
due to financial impacts related to COVID-19 shall not serve a notice pursuant to CCP 1161(2), file
or prosecute an unlawful detainer action based on a 3-day pay or quit notice, or otherwise seek to
evict for nonpayment of rent. A landlord knows of a tenant’s inability to pay rent within the
meaning of this ordinance if the tenant, within 30 days after the date that rent is due, notifies the
landlord in writing of lost income and inability to pay full rent due to financial impacts related to
COVID-19, and provides documentation or an explanation within 30 days of the notice to support
the claim. For purposes of this ordinance, “in writing” includes email or text communications to a
landlord or the landlord’s representative with whom the tenant has previously corresponded by
email or text. Any medical or financial information provided to the landlord shall be held in
confidence, and only used for evaluating the tenant’s claim.
(b) For purposes of this Paragraph 2, “financial impacts related to COVID-19” include,
but are not limited to, tenant lost household income as a result of any of the following: (1) being
sick with COVID-19, or caring for a household or family member who is sick with COVID-19; (2)
lay-off, loss of hours, or other income reduction resulting from business closure or other economic
or employer impacts of COVID-19; (3) compliance with a recommendation from a government
health authority to stay home, self-quarantine, or avoid congregating with others during the state of
emergency; (4) extraordinary out-of-pocket medical expenses; or (5) child care needs arising from
school closures related to COVID-19.
(c) Other legal remedies available to landlords are not affected by this Paragraph 2.
3. For the period of time of October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as
may be determined by applicable state law, tenants shall follow the preconditions for eviction
protection under the Act to receive eviction protection, which include providing a declaration of
hardship to their landlord within 15 days of receipt of an eviction notice and payment of partial rent
(25% of all rent that came due from October 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, or any later date as
may be determined by applicable state law). Tenants shall repay the remaining rent due by the end
of the repayment period.
4. Landlords are encouraged to offer payment plans to tenants, and any agreement between
landlord and tenant to allow longer repayment periods or reduced rental obligations shall be in
compliance with the Act.
5. Tenants may draw down on a security deposit at any time to pay back rent and such
security deposit shall be replenished by the end of the repayment period on March 31, 2021 upon
mutual agreement of the parties.
6. In accordance with the Act, tenants that comply with the terms of this ordinance have a
defense from eviction and the corresponding rental obligations will not be deemed past due until the
close of the repayment period set out above.
7. Forthe period of December 8, 2020 through March 31, 2021, no residential landlord shall
terminate a tenancy to demolish or substantially remodel the residential real property unless and
until the landlord secures all permits necessary to perform the work. For purposes of this Section,
“substantially remodel” means to make a modification of the property that requires a permit from
the City. This ordinance shall apply to tenancy termination notices, notices to quit and other
eviction notices, and the unlawful detainer actions based on such notices, served or filed on or
before December 8, 2020; but, where the time to vacate the property has not passed.
(a) To the extent applicable, landlords must provide relocation assistance and satisfy
other requirements in accordance with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (Cal. Civil Code §
1496.2) for a no-fault just cause eviction.
(b) No other legal remedies available to landlords are affected by this Paragraph 7.
.
SECTION 4. In order to prevent inconsistencies, the Director of Emergency Services may suspend
the effectiveness of any provision in this ordinance in the event that the President of the United
States, Congress, Governor of the State of California or California State Legislature or other body
with jurisdiction adopts an order or legislation that similarly prohibits evictions and foreclosures for
failure to pay rent by individuals impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
SECTION 5. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is found to be
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Environmental Review.
The City Council finds that adoption and implementation of this ordinance is not a “project” for
purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is defined by CEQA
guidelines (Guidelines) sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5). The effect of the proposed
amendment will be to maintain the status quo and extend the existing urgency ordinance for an
additional period of time. No new development will result from the proposed action. No impact to
the physical environment will result. The City Council also alternatively finds that the adoption and
implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA as an administrative
activity by the City of Hermosa Beach, in furtherance of its police power, that will not result in any
direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5) of
the CEQA Guidelines, as well as CEQA Guidelines section 15064(e) (economic regulations).
SECTION 7. Urgency Declaration; Effective Date.
The City Council finds and declares that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is
necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the public peace, health and safety as
detailed above and as the City and public would suffer potentially irreversible displacement of
commercial and residential tenants resulting from evictions for failure to pay rent during the
COVID-19 crisis. During this local emergency, and in the interest of protecting the public health
and preventing transmission of COVID-19, it is essential to avoid unnecessary housing
displacement, to protect the City’s affordable housing stock, and to prevent housed individuals from
falling into homelessness, especially given state and county directives to stay at home. Promoting
stability amongst commercial tenancies is also conducive to public health, allowing businesses to
follow the advice and directives of public health officials to close and allowing employees to avoid
public contact during times of a public health crisis without fear of imminent eviction or
foreclosure. Loss of income as a result of COVID-19 may inhibit City residents and businesses
from fulfilling their financial obligations, including payment of rent. This ordinance reflects the
statewide approach to residential eviction protection, while maintaining important and impactful
local provisions. The City’s existing commercial and portions of the residential moratorium period
expire on January 31, 2021. This urgency ordinance is needed during the emergency in the interest
of protecting the public health and preventing transmission of COVID-19, to avoid unnecessary
housing displacement, to protect the City’s affordable housing stock, and to prevent housed
individuals from falling into homelessness, especially given state and county directives to stay at
home. Under Government Code Section 8634 and HBMC Chapter 2.56, this ordinance is necessary
to provide for the protection of life and property for the reasons set out herein. The Council
therefore finds and determines that the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, and protection of life and property, require that this Ordinance be enacted as an urgency
ordinance pursuant to Government Code section 36937 and take effect immediately upon adoption
by four-fifths of the City Council.
SECTION 8. Certification.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same,
or the summary thereof, to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of January 2021.
____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
(seal)
Date: _______________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
City Attorney
City of Hermosa Beach
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REPORT 21-0071
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES
TO THE CITY RELATING TO CONDUCTING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
(City Clerk Eduardo Sarmiento)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council approve and adopt a resolution requesting the County of Los
Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk render services for a Special Municipal Election to be held
May 11, 2021.
Background:
On January 12, 2021, City Council approved and adopted three resolutions relating to the Special
Municipal Election for the City of Hermosa Beach, which Council called to fill a Council vacancy for
the remainder of an unexpired term. Resolution No. 21-7268 was one of the three approved and
adopted resolutions relating to the Special Municipal Election making a formal request to the County
of Los Angeles (“County”) to provide services to conduct the Special Municipal Election to be held on
Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The City requested that the County provide: (1) a listing of County precincts,
(2) the voter record of all eligible registered voters in the City, (3) voter signature services as needed,
and (4) that the County make election equipment and assistance available to the City. The City would
like to expand the election services that the County provides for the City’s Special Municipal Election.
Therefore, proposed Resolution No. 21-7270 would supersede Resolution No. 21-7268 requests the
County to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies,
equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary to properly and lawfully conduct the special
election.
Analysis:
Resolution No. 21-7270 is a formal request to the County to conduct the City’s all-mail Special
Municipal Election to be held on May 11, 2021. The City shall reimburse the County for the costs
administering the Special Election for the City, and following completion of the County’s work, the
County will send an approved bill to the City for payment.
Fiscal Implications:
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The County of Los Angeles Registrar of Voters’ cost projection for conducting the Special Election will
be provided as soon as it becomes available. Funding for the Special Election will be appropriated
with the Midyear Budget.
Submitted by: Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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RESOLUTION 21-7270
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT
OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MAY 11, 2021
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2021, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”)
adopted Resolution No. 21-7268, calling a Special Municipal Election to be held on May 11,
2021 for the purpose of filling a vacancy on the Hermosa Beach City Council for a City Council
term of that ends in November 2022 (“Special Municipal Election”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of § 4004 of the Elections Code of the State of
California, this Special Municipal Election will be conducted wholly by mail ballot; and
WHEREAS, in the course of conduct of the election, it is necessary for the City to request
services from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles (“County”); and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-7268,
requesting the County to render specific services to the City relating to the conduct of the Special
Municipal Election, including providing the City with a list of County precincts, the voter record,
voter signature verification services, and election equipment and assistance as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to expand the election services provided by the County to
include the procurement and furnishing of any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and
all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully
conduct the election; and
WHEREAS, all necessary expenses in performing these services shall be paid by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of § 10002 of the Elections Code, the
Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles is hereby requested to consent and agree to
permit the County elections official to render specific services to the City relating to the conduct of
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the Special Municipal Election. Further pursuant to Elections Code § 10002, the Finance Director,
or her designee, is hereby authorized to reimburse the County for the actual cost incurred in
conducting the election upon receipt of a bill stating the amount due as determined by the elections
official.
SECTION 2. As of the effective date of this Resolution No. 21-7270, Resolution 21-
7268, which originally requested County services related to the Special Municipal Election, is
hereby superseded by this Resolution No. 21-7270, and shall be of no further force or effect.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to coordinate with the
County Registrar of Voters to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed
matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly
and lawfully conduct the election.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs the City Clerk to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the County Board of Supervisors and the County Registrar of Voters.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution
and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of January, 2021.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk City Attorney, Michael Jenkins
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
CONSIDERATION OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SERVICES WITH
LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1.Approve the third amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Laura Mecoy
Communications,LLC.to extend Public Information Officer Services for a one-year term
ending January 31, 2022 for an annual amount of $72,000; and,
2.Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached third
amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney (Attachment 1).
Executive Summary:
The City currently contracts with Laura Mecoy Communications,LLC for Public Information Officer
services.The contract expires January 31,2021 and staff recommends extending the contract for a
one-year term to provide consistency in communications during the COVID-19 pandemic.A new RFP
for Public Information Officer services would be released in late 2021.
Background:
The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP)for Public Information Officer services in late 2017.
The City received seven responses to the RFP,which were reviewed by the City Council
Communications Subcommittee and City staff.Based upon the initial vetting phase of proposals,five
firms were asked to participate in in-person interviews.After an extensive evaluation,Mecoy &Muir
Strategic Communications,LLC.was selected as the firm that would provide the best overall Public
Information Officer services to the City.
At its meeting of January 23,2018,City Council approved a contract term of one year,with the option
to renew for two additional one-year terms.Extension of the agreement beyond the initial one-year
contract term was contingent upon approval by the City.The firm’s Principal,Laura Mecoy,was
designated as the Principal/PIO for the City’s account,therefore,services were contracted directly
through Laura Mecoy Communications, LLC (Attachment 2).
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Analysis:
The second amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Laura Mecoy Communications,
LLC.expires on January 31,2021.Due to the extensive amount of communication services needed
during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,staff believes that a one-year extension to the Public
Information Officer contract would be beneficial in providing consistency during this crucial time.
The table below shows the amount of Public Information Officer hours devoted to COVID-19
Communications from March-December 2020.A new RFP for Public Information Officer services
would be released in late 2021.
MONTH
TOTAL
HOURS
COVID-19
HOURS
COVID-19
HOURS %
March
132.75
125.50
94.54%
April
143.74
143.74
100%
May
104
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100%
June 106 103.50 97.64%
July 127.25 117.50 92.34%
August
90.5
88.25
97.51%
September
107.5
103
95.81%
October
85
54.50
64.12%
November
100.25
57.25
57.11%
December
86
48.75
56.69%
TOTAL
1082.99
945.99
87.35%
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Fiscal Impact:
The fee schedule for Laura Mecoy Communications,LLC.consists of a monthly retainer of $6,000 for
an annual total of $72,000.Public Information Officer services is budgeted under the City Manager’s
Office,contract services account 001-1201-4201.COVID-19 related hours will be submitted to Cal
OES for FEMA reimbursement.
Attachments:
1.Draft Third Amendment to Agreement
2.2018 PIO Contract, First Amendment and Second Amendment
Respectfully submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.
This Third Amendment to the Agreement for Public Information Officer Services ("Third Amendment")
is entered into by and between the City of Hermosa Beach, a municipal corporation ("CITY") and Laura
Mecoy Communications, LLC. ("CONSULTANT") as of February 1, 2021.
R E C I T A L S
A. The City and Consultant are parties to an Agreement dated January 31, 2018 (the
"AGREEMENT") by which City engaged Consultant to provide Public Information Officer
Services.
B. The Agreement was amended on February 1, 2019 to extend the original term through January
31, 2020, to remove the monthly hourly maximum for services, and to authorize the City
Manager to act on behalf of the City under the Agreement.
C. The Agreement was amended on February 1, 2020 to extend the original term through January
31, 2021, and to authorize the City Manager to act on behalf of the City under the Agreement.
D. The City and Consultant now desire to amend the Agreement in order to extend the term of the
Agreement granted thereunder through January 31, 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Agreement is amended as follows:
1. The Term of the Agreement as set forth in Section 7 is extended through January 31, 2022.
Except as above modified, in all other respects the Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment and
Second Amendment, is hereby reaffirmed in full force and effect.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONSULTANT
_________________________________ _________________________________
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Laura Mecoy, Public Information Officer
ATTEST APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________________ _________________________________
Eduardo Sarmiento, City Clerk Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
City of Hermosa Beach
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Staff Report
REPORT 21-0076
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
BROWN ACT DEMAND FILED BY ALASTAIR HAMBLIN, JED SANFORD, AND ANTHONY
HIGGINS
(City Attorney Michael Jenkins)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council:
1.receive and file this report;
2.acknowledge that the “written communications”item in the Demand Letters was never removed from a City
Council agenda, and will remain on the agenda unless there is action by the Council to remove it; and
3.direct the City Attorney to send response letters pursuant to Government Code §54960.1(c)(2),communicating
the City Council’s determination that:
a.the first portion of the Hamblin Demand was filed untimely as to all meetings preceding December 5,
2020; and
b.the portions of Hamblin Demand,the Sanford Demand,and the Higgins Demand incorrectly assert
Brown Act violations where no violations occurred,and as such,the City Council need not cure or correct
the challenged actions.
Executive Summary
This report addresses three demand letters (“Demand Letters”)filed with the City asserting various violations of the Brown
Act from (1)Alastair F.Hamblin on behalf of his client Dina Fangary (“Hamblin Demand”),(2)Jed W.Sanford (“Sanford
Demand”), and (3) Anthony Higgins (“Higgins Demand”).
Background:
To promote transparency and to comply with the Brown Act, City Council meetings are open and public. All business
items to be addressed by the City Council generally must be included on a publicly posted agenda. To further promote the
goal of accountable government, the statute allows interested persons to “demand” the City cure or correct an action
alleged to have been taken without complying with the Brown Act. This procedure allows the City to account for its actions
or take corrective action, as appropriate.
Written demands must be filed within 90 days from the date the action was taken or within 30 days if the action was taken
at a public meeting on a non-agenda item. The Brown Act requires that the City Council determine whether it will cure or
correct the challenged action within 30 days from when it received a timely demand. (Government Code § 54960.1(b)). If
the City Council does not act within 30 days, the Council is deemed to have determined not to take any corrective action.
No lawsuit may be filed until after the City has a chance to respond to a demand to cure or correct an action.
The City seriously considers every alleged violation of the Brown Act. In the Hamblin Demand, dated January 5, 2021,
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Alastair Hamblin alleges violations of the Brown Act in connection with the placement of oral updates on the Council
agenda pertaining to COVID-19 and the City Manager’s announcement regarding the “written communications” item on
future Council agendas. In the Sanford and Higgins Demands, dated January 5 and 6, 2021, respectively, Jed Sanford
and Anthony Higgins allege the same violation as the Hamblin Demand pertaining to “written communications.” The
Demand Letters require the City Council’s attention, and are attached as Attachments 1 through 3.
Discussion:
To assist the Council in evaluating the claims and determining a course of action, this report first analyzes the allegations
and legal contentions set forth in the Demand Letters and then suggests a course of action.
1.The Hamblin allegations regarding the COVID-19 agenda item.
On behalf of Dina Fangary, Mr. Hamblin contends that commencing on an unspecified date in 2020, COVID-19 updates
were listed on Council agendas without a written staff report and that this is inconsistent with the City’s usual practice and
constitutes a violation of the Brown Act. Mr. Hamblin advances arguments made by former Councilmember Fangary to
the effect that the regular COVID-19 updates reflected a shift in power from the Council to the staff. He further contends
that the Council violated Government Code section 54954.3(a) by not providing the public an opportunity to comment on
the COVID-19 agenda item.
As a preliminary matter, to the extent that Mr. Hamblin’s Demand Letter pertains to meetings prior to December 5, 2020,
the demands are untimely. Government Code section 54960.1(c)(1) requires any demand alleging that a Brown Act
violation took place in open session of the Council regarding a matter not properly listed on the agenda be submitted to
the City within 30 days. As the Hamblin Demand is dated January 5, 2021, the only meeting as to which he may complain
is the regular City Council meeting on December 8, 2020. As to any prior meetings, the demand is untimely and, on that
basis, Mr. Hamblin does not have a viable Brown Act claim against the City for meetings prior to December 5, 2020.
Regarding the substance of the Hamblin Demand:
·The COVID-19 update agenda item is listed on the agenda as “receive verbal report on emergency enforcement
measures to ensure compliance with pandemic-related health orders from the City and the County of Los Angeles
Health Department.”The purpose of the agenda item is to provide Council with the latest developments of COVID
-19 pandemic emergency order enforcement;hence,no written staff report is provided.There is no requirement
in the Brown Act that a written staff report accompany listed agenda items,and the Hamblin Demand cites to no
such requirement.In fact,Government Code section 54954.2(a)(1)requires only that items of business to be
transacted or discussed at a meeting be listed on the posted agenda with a “brief general description”of the item.
Mr. Hamblin’s assertion that the absence of a written staff report violates the Brown Act is incorrect.
·The Brown Act does not regulate the division of authority and responsibility for performing
governmental functions as between the City Council and City staff. The City operates under
the Council/Manager form of government. The City Manager directs the day-to-day
governance of the City, subject to policy direction from the Council that is provided in public
meetings subject to the Brown Act. The Hamblin Demand’s views about the shift of power
between the Council and staff misidentifies a political opinion as a violation of the Brown Act.
·Mr. Hamblin further contends that the City violated Government Code section 54954.3(a) by
not providing an opportunity for public comment on COVID-19. This is demonstrably false. The
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Mayor regularly invites public comment and the videos and minutes of the Council meetings
since March 2020, are replete with written and oral public comments on COVID-19 issues,
both during the general Public Comment period and under the specific COVID-19 agenda item
at issue here.
·The COVID-19 update agenda item is just that, a status report provided by staff. No Council
action is contemplated and none is taken. Hence, there is nothing to cure or correct.
Consequently, I conclude that the allegations in the Hamblin Demand pertaining to the COVID-19
agenda item fail to identify an action that constitutes a violation of the Brown Act.
2.The Hamblin, Sanford and Higgins allegations regarding “written communications.”
At the December 8, 2020, City Council meeting, City Manager Suja Lowenthal announced during her
City Manager report that henceforth staff intended to remove the “written communications” item from
Council agendas as part of a staff-initiated effort to improve agenda management. There was no
discussion and no Council action pertaining to this announcement. In the weeks that followed the
announcement, four persons raised objections to the intended action by staff. One of those
objections observed that because the “written communications” item is listed as an agenda item in
Resolution No. 15-6988, a 2015 Council resolution adopting Council meeting procedures, staff lacks
authority unilaterally to remove the item from the agenda. After consideration of the objections, staff
abandoned the idea and never implemented it. Instead, the agenda is unchanged and will continue to
include the item unless the Council removes it following a discussion in a public meeting at which it
addresses the meeting procedures approved by Resolution No. 15-6988. The “written
communications” item appeared as usual on the January 12, 2021 Council agenda, which was the
meeting that next followed the December 8, 2020 meeting. I announced at that meeting that the
“written communications” item would remain on the agenda until and unless the Council took action
to remove it, and following a public discussion.
The Demand Letters contend that the Council violated the Brown Act by removing “written
communications” from the agenda. This allegation is meritless for the following reasons:
·No Council action was taken. Government Code section 54952.6 in relevant part
defines “action taken” as a collective decision made by a majority of the members of a
legislative body...or an actual vote by a majority of the members of a legislative body
when sitting as a body or entity, upon a motion, proposal, resolution, order or
ordinance.” Based on that definition, the Council did not take action on the subject of
“written communications.” The City Manager made an announcement at the December
8, 2020 meeting that was neither discussed nor acted upon by the Council. Because
only the Council can violate the Brown Act, an announcement during a Council meeting
by the City Manager cannot and does not violate the Brown Act.
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·The announced intention by the City Manager was never implemented. In the weeks
following the announcement by the City Manager, staff decided against the change and
the “written communications” item was included as usual on the next Council agenda.
The staff-prepared agendas are consistent with Resolution No. 15-6988.
·Mr. Hamblin’s contention that the Council revoked, or “overruled” Resolution No. 15-
6988 at the December 8, 2020 meeting is mistaken. Modification of Resolution No. 15-
6988 was not on the agenda and Council did not take any action to modify it. To the
extent that it has been argued that Resolution No. 15-6988 must be amended to
remove written communications from the agenda, that matter (as noted above) may be
addressed by the Council at a future Council meeting.
In his Demand Letter, Mr. Sanford suggests that the supposed decision to remove written
communications from the agenda was preceded by an illegal serial meeting. As an initial matter, the
Council made no decision. Additionally, Mr. Sanford’s allegation is not supported by any credible
evidence. The proposed agenda change was suggested by staff and subsequently withdrawn by
staff.
In his Demand Letter, Mr. Higgins argues that the removal of written communications of a general
nature unrelated to any agenda item from Council agendas violates the rights of speech and hearing-
impaired persons to communicate with the Council, in contravention of Government Code section
54953.2. That section requires open meetings to comply with Section 202 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990, which provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall, by
reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in the meeting. Because “written
communications” were not excluded from the Council agenda, there was no such violation of Brown
Act nor Section 202 of the ADA.
And, even if the “written communications” item were removed from agendas by future Council action,
the removal would neither violate the Brown Act nor the ADA because:
·Written communications of a general nature pertaining to City business may at any time
be delivered to the City Council outside a Council meeting. Any written communications
addressed to the Council received by the City are routinely delivered to all
Councilmembers.
·The City will make accommodations to disabled persons, consistent with the law, to
comment orally at Council meetings.
·The proposed removal of written communications that are unrelated to any agenda item
would apply across the board to all persons, not just disabled persons. Hence, the
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proposed removal would not be discriminatory. There is no state statute or local
ordinance that provides a right to the public to make a written record of their views on a
Council agenda if those views are not related to an item of business listed on the
agenda.
To the extent that the authors of the Demand Letters raise policy arguments in support of their views,
those will not be addressed here. Policy arguments would be more appropriately raised at such time
as the Council takes up this issue in the future.
Accordingly, and for the reasons set forth above, I conclude that the allegations in the Hamblin
Demand, Sanford Demand, and Higgins Demand do not constitute violations of the Brown Act.
Recommendation:
1.Receive and file this report and acknowledge that the “written communications” item was
never removed from a City Council agenda and so will remain on the agenda unless there is
an action by the Council to remove it.
2.Direct the City Attorney to send a letter to Mssrs. Hamblin, Sanford and Higgins indicating that
the City Council considered their Demand Letters and will not take further action with respect
to their demands.
Attachments:
1.Letter from Alastair Hamblin
2.Letter from Jed Sanford
3.Letter from Anthony Higgins
Respectfully Submitted by: Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Concur: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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THE HAMBLIN FIRM
Alastair F. Hamblin
25465 Tahquitz Road
P.O. Box 860
Idyllwild, California 92549
January 5, 2021
VIA EMAIL:
Christi.hogin@bbklaw.com
Patrick.Skahan@bbklaw.com
Christi Hogin
Patrick D. Skahan
BEST BEST & KRIEGER
1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 110
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Re: City of Hermosa Beach’s Brown Act Violations
This firm represents Dina Fangary and this letter is to call your attention to
substantial violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act by the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”).
1. Verbal Reports Provided At Public Meetings for the First Time
To comply with the Brown Act, and to provide stakeholders adequate notice of
anticipated actions of the City Council, the City traditionally provides staff reports for each
agenda item at the time the City Council agenda is posted, typically at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting. The staff reports typically include background information of the issues the City
Council intends to discuss, along with staff’s recommendations for Council’s consideration.
During the meeting, staff typically presents verbally a summary of the information provided in
the written staff report, along with staff’s recommendations. Councilmembers would then ask
staff questions regarding the issues related to the agenda item, and the City Council would then
allow the public to provide public comments, including concerns, questions and
recommendations, regarding these issues. After the public comments are concluded, the matter
reverts to the councilmembers for further discussions, additional questions, and typically the
Council would make a motion to direct staff to take action, either consistent with the staff’s
recommendations, or otherwise as the Council deems appropriate.
In 2020, for the first time ever to our knowledge, the City commenced providing
the City Council with verbal updates only, instead of written staff reports, regarding Covid-19
issues. By so doing, staff is providing the City Council, and the public, with information
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regarding Covid-19 issues for the first time during the public meeting. As such, the
councilmembers, and the public, are provided with last minute information without the
opportunity to evaluate the issues, and recommended actions, 72 hours prior to the meeting as
required by the Brown Act.
Councilmember Fangary, and possibly other councilmembers, have objected to
this new City “policy” of failing to provide written Covid-19 updates at the time the City Council
agenda is posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Councilmember Fangary voted not to
accept the City Council’s agenda more than once for this reason, and has explained his rationale
for doing so during the City Council public meetings. However, the City continued unabated in
refusing to provide written Covid-19 staff reports at the time the City Council agenda is posted.
Instead, City staff continues to provide Covid-19 updates verbally, for the fist time during the
public City Council meetings, thus depriving the City Council and the public from getting
adequate notice of the City’s proposed actions relating to Covid-19 issues.
During the November 10, 2020 meeting, for the first time during the verbal report,
the police chief notified the City Council, and the public, for the first time, of the following staff
recommendation:
“Staff's recommendation at this time is use of health order enforcement offices be
suspended until a specific need might arise to redeploy them for additional assistance."
The Police Chief said at the City Council meeting that this was a staff
recommendation. Accordingly, consistent with the requirements of the Brown Act, and prior
precedent of how the City Council has been operating, councilmembers assumed that the public
would provide public input regarding this recommendation during the public comment period of
the meeting, and then the City Council would evaluate the staff’s recommendation, the public
input, discuss and deliberate regarding this very significant public safety issue, and then make a
decision whether to accept the staff’s recommendation or to provide alternate direction to staff,
consistent with what the City Council considered to be in the best interest of the stakeholders.
However, according to the City Attorney, apparently there was a new policy in
place that, to the best of our knowledge, commenced for the first time at the November 10, 2020
City Council meeting, as explained below.
After the Police Chief provided staff’s recommendation, Councilmember Armato
first expressed her concerns about that recommendation. Councilmember Fangary expressed his
concerns about the recommendation as well, and specifically stated that he does not agree with it.
As other councilmembers were providing their comments regarding this new staff
recommendation that was disclosed to the Council and the public for the first time during the
City Council meeting, Mr. Michael Jenkins, the City Attorney, provided the following rather
unique perspective regarding how the issue is to be handled. Mr. Jenkins stated:
"I want to note that this item is an oral report. It is not an action item. There is no
action before the city council, and there are no actions to take. My
recommendation is that staff will consider council's conversation and council's
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concerns and take action as it deems appropriate and has to be in staff's
jurisdiction. There is no agenda to take action on this item tonight."
Mr. Jenkins’ statement can be heard at the 1:55 time mark on the video of the
November 10th meeting at the link below.
https://hermosabeach.granicus.com/MediaPlayerphp?view_id=6&clip_id=5635
Accordingly, for the first time commencing at the November 20, 2020 City
Council meeting, the City has now adopted a new system of how to handle certain City Council
agenda items. Rather than the traditional process described above, which is consistent with the
Brown Act, the City has now adopted a new policy/process to handle Covid-19 issues, one of the
most significant issues impacting our community in decades. That is, rather than City Council
evaluating the pertinent issue presented by staff, along with staff’s recommendations and the
public’s input, and then making a decision that the City Council deems to be in the best interest
of our community, that role and responsibility has now somehow shifted from the City Council
to staff. Instead, City staff now considers the City Council’s concerns, and takes action as staff
deems appropriate. According to our City Attorney, the decisions regarding Covid-19 issues,
one of the most significant issues impacting our community in our lifetime, has now shifted and
are now in City staff's jurisdiction, rather than the City’s Council’s jurisdiction.
Based on the City Attorney’s direction, it appears that City Council taking input
from City staff and from our community and making the right decisions for our stakeholders is
now in our rear-view mirror. Apparently, according to the City Attorney, that is no longer the
“jurisdiction” of the City Council. The City Council’s role now, according to the City Attorney,
is to receive the verbal update from staff, provide comments and concerns to staff, then staff
takes the actions that staff -- not City Council, or the public -- deems appropriate.
Consistent with this new policy, two days later, on November 12, the city issued
the following public update:
"Police Chief Reports Smaller Crowds, Improved Compliance with Public
Health Orders: Hermosa Beach Police Chief Paul LeBaron told the City Council
Tuesday night that the City's Health Enforcement Officers have seen more
voluntary compliance with the City's emergency ordinance that requires face
coverings be worn over the nose and mouth in Downtown and City Parks and on
Pier Plaza, The Strand and beach when out of the water. He said crowds in
Downtown and on the beach are smaller now that summer is over, and he said he
would not seek additional funding to continue the use of Health Enforcement
Officers in the City. The City hired the officers from a private consulting firm to
enforce the City's urgency ordinance. Since August 8, when those officers began
working, the chief said they had contacted more than 9,000 people, distributed
over 1,400 masks and issued about 700 citations. The chief said that Health
Enforcement Officers won't be on patrol but the City can bring them back, if
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needed, for targeted enforcement during times when more people are expected in
the City's more crowded areas." (Emphasis added).
Thus, at a time when most the Covid-19 infections in Los Angeles County were
rising to unpresented levels, and Los Angeles County was adopting several additional measures
to curtail the spread of the virus, including banning dining in outdoor establishments, City Staff
deemed it appropriate to cease enforcement of mask wearing requirements in Hermosa Beach.
2. Revocation of City Council Resolution Provision Via Announcement
by City Manager
During the City Council December 8, 2020 meeting, the City Manager provided
the Council and the public with a verbal update regarding the City agenda process, and informed
the Council and the public, for the first time, and without providing any prior notice regarding
same in the City Council agenda, that the City will no longer include written communications in
future agendas in 2021. Councilmember Fangary expressed his concerns about this new policy,
and provided various reasons for his objections, including limiting the public’s opportunity to
provide public comments regarding relevant issues impacting our community.
We believe the City Manager is not authorized to overrule prior actions of the
City Council simply by providing an announcement at a public City Council meeting of her
intention to do so. In 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 15-6988 – copy attached --
which provides in Section 6.4 a detailed process as to how the public can provide written
communications to be included in a future City Council agenda.
Prior to the December 8, 2020 City Council meeting, the City did not provide any
notice that the City Council will evaluate the provisions of Resolution 15-6988 during the
December 8, 2020 City Council meeting, and no staff report was provided to that effect. The
City Manager simply gave an announcement of her intent to no longer honor the provisions of
section 6.4 of Resolution 15-6988. The City Council did not engage in any substantive
discussion regarding this issue, and did not take any motions to modify, amend or repeal
Resolution 15-6988. As such, the City Manager’s simple announcement during the December
8, 2020 public meeting of her intent to no longer allow written communications to be published
on future City Council agendas is a violation of the Brown Act.
In 2015, the City Council properly noticed its intent to evaluate the provisions of
Resolution 15-6988, and complied with the Brown Act requirements in discussing the issue and
voting on adoption of the resolution. The City Manager’s announcement during a public City
Council meeting of her intent to no longer honor one of the provisions of the resolution does not
comply with the requirements of the Brown Act. Mr. Jenkins was the City Attorney in 2015
when Resolution 15-6988 was passed, and should have pointed out that a properly adopted City
Council resolution cannot be simply overruled by an announcement from the City Manager.
However, Mr. Jenkins provided no objections to the City Manager’s new policy of refusing to
include written communications in future City Council agendas in 2021, or regarding the City
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Manager’s lack of authority to overrule City Council action by simply making an announcement
of her intent to do so at a public City Council meeting.
3. The City failed to allow the public to provide public input
Section 54954.3(a) of the Brown Act provides that:
(a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members
of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to
the public, before or during the legislative body's consideration of the item,
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided
that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless
the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2.
The City violated Section 54954.3(a) of the Brown Act by failing to provide the
public with an opportunity to directly address the City Council regarding 1) Covid-19 restrictions
and staff’s recommendation to cease enforcement of the mask wearing requirements, and 2) the
City’s amendment of section 6.4 of Resolution 15-6988.
It is worth noting that during one of the City Council meetings, I believe it was
the July 18, 2109 Brown Act training session, City Attorney Michael Jenkins provided the
following direction to the City’s Councilmembers and Commissioners regarding the Brown Act:
The third pillar of the Brown Act . .. is that the Public plays a role
in the meetings of legislative bodies, and that you must provide on
your agendas an opportunity for the public to have meaningful
participation in your meetings. What is meaningful participation?
I think that the one major rule about meaningful participate is that
the people have to be given an opportunity to comment on an
agenda item before action is taken for the obvious reason that
public participation loses its value if you’ve already taken the
action. (Emphasis added).
Accordingly, the City Attorney, in giving direction to Councilmembers that
discussing Covid-19 issues and staff’s proposed recommendations was not an “action item” and
that this issue will be decided by staff has deprived the public from the opportunity to provide
public comments to the City Council and allow the City Council to make decisions based on
public comments. Similarly, simply announcing that the City will no longer honor one of the
provisions of a City Council resolution, without providing prior notice and placing the issue on
the City Council agenda for discussion and direction, is not consistent with the Brown Act public
notice requirements.
In conclusion, the actions the City Council, City Manager and City Attorney took
described above constitute violations of the Brown Act for the reasons provided herein. Dina
Fangary hereby requests that the City cure and correct these violations and provide her with the
City’s plans of how it intends to do so no later than January 13, 2020.
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or if you believe any of
the information or statements included in this letter are not accurate.
Sincerely,
THE HAMBLIN FIRM
By: _s/Alastair/F/Hamblin_____________
Alastair F. Hamblin
cc: Michelle Gilmer, Deputy District Attorney
Los Angeles County District Attorney Office
Public Integrity Division
Hermosa Beach City Council
City of Hermosa Beach
Dear Mayor Massey,
I write this letter to make public the continued pattern of City Council actions designed to
circumvent an open and transparent government in Hermosa Beach.
Recently, the Hermosa Beach City Council decided that general written communication in the
form of public participation would no longer be allowed on City Council Agendas. General
written communications not addressing a specific item on the agenda must now be sent directly
to the City Manager and City Council, and outside the public view. This new restriction prevents
residents from making their general written thoughts, feedback, and criticism regarding the on
goings of our City government visible to the pubic. Additionally, the residents will now be
prevented from reading or sharing theses communications with the public in keeping informed
about our City government.
It is curious why in the midst of the pandemic, where public participation is not allowed in
person, that the City would attempt to further restrict participation; now in written form.
General written participation provides the public and residents perhaps the most important
opportunity in preparing thoughtful contributions to our City government. These
communications need not be concealed from the public. As you know, I have provided written
communication critical of the selective enforcement, lack of transparency in decision-making,
and improper conduct of Councilmember Armato as ruled recently in Superior Court. It appears
that it is this type of criticism you are now attempting to keep from the public. It is not the role
of the City to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to
know.
This letter is to call your attention to what I believe are substantial violations of central
provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act in connection with this City Council decision. The nature
of the violations are as follows:
In its meeting of December 8th, 2020 during item VIII. City Manager’s Report (which included
two agendized items 1) Supplemental City Manager COVID Update and 2) Supplemental Beach
Cities Homeless Partnership Community Roundtable Flyer) the City Manager, upon completing
updates of the agendized items, reported on a decision that had been made to discontinue
allowing public participation in written form if the written communication did not address a
item agendized by the City. In the meeting she stated:
“I’d also like to share Mayor and members of the council, as we continue to refine the city council
agenda format we have been reviewing agendas in other cities and have determined that
written communications of a general nature are not attached to agenda. Therefore, beginning
at the next city council agenda of January 12th, 2020, we will no longer attach written
communications of a general nature to the agenda.”
At the close of her report, Mayor Massey then asked for any City Councilmember comments.
Councilmember Fangary objected to the proposed change to written communication without
first having a public discussion in which the public could participate in that decision. He also
expressed reluctance about further restricting public participation at a time in which, due to
COVID, residents only method of participating is via online access which some find challenging
and/or do not have access to a computer. In response to Councilmember Fangary’s concern,
Councilmember Campbell weighed in with her support for the decision and shared “I just want
to clarify my understanding of this would be not that we are prohibiting written
communications, but erroneous communications that aren’t related to the agenda at hand.” The
council held no further discussion and did not allow for public participation on the matter. The
City Council, with the exception of Councilmember Fangary, appeared to approve this concept
and the meeting then moved to the next agendized item.
The action taken was not in compliance with the Brown Act as follows:
(1) Public Notice: Agenda items must include a brief general description of each item of
business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting so as to give the public a fair
chance to participate in matters of particular or general concern. In this case, there was
no adequate notice to the public on the posted agenda City Manager’s Report for the
meeting that adequately described the matter acted upon would be discussed, and
there was no finding of fact made by the City of Hermosa Beach that urgent action was
necessary on a matter unforeseen at the time the agenda was posted. As you know,
general agenda items (such as “matters from/for Board” “City Manager Update”) are
potentially areas for Brown Act violations if not handled carefully, and if this decision
was to be made/announced, it should have been adequately agendized wit a brief
general description similarly as the other, arguably less impactful, City Manager updates
agendized.
(2) Public Participation: At the meeting, there was no opportunity provided by the Mayor
for members of the public to directly address the City Council on this item and before
the decision was made. Not only was the public unaware that some deliberation and
decision making had taken place outside of public view, it was also not provided the
ability to weigh in on a decision in which its means of participating in general written
form be prohibited by the City of Hermosa Beach.
(3) Serial Meetings: Based on Councilmember Fangary and Councilmember Campbell’s
statements the City Manager had been discussing the issue with the City Council before
formalizing the decision she announced at the meeting. Interestingly, Mayor Massey,
Councilmember Armato, and Councilmember Detoy did not disclose if they had any
conversations with the City Manager on this decision, nor did they ask any questions. It
seems highly likely given the communication with Fangary and Campbell and the
importance of the matter that the other Councilmembers were consulted on the
decision as well.
As you know, a series of private meetings by which a majority of the members of a
legislative body commit to a decision or engage in collective deliberation concerning
public business violates the Brown Act’s open meeting requirement. Page, 180 Cal. App.
4th at 503-04. The California Supreme Court has emphasized that “the Brown Act
cannot be avoided by subterfuge; a concerted plan to engage in collective deliberation
on public business through a series of letters or telephone calls passing from one
member of the governing body to the next would violate the open meeting
requirement.” The fact that such a substantial change was made, which in previous
Council meetings was the subject of hours of both council deliberation and debate, with
no comment by Armato, Massey and Detoy creates a reasonable concern that a decision
was made through serial meetings coordinated by the City Manager.
The deliberation, discussion and decision/vote should not have taken in this manner and
instead should have taken place at a properly noticed and agendized public hearing in
which the pubic would be allowed to participate. In fact, a July 28th, 2015 Hermosa
Beach City Council Resolution No. 15-6988 memorizes the public’s right to provide such
written communication to Council under Section 6.4. Any change or modification to this
resolution should be handled in the same manner it was created.
In the event it appears to you that the conduct of the Hermosa Beach City Council
specified herein did not amount to the taking of action, I call your attention to Section
54952.6, which defines “action taken” for the purposes of the Act expansively, i.e. as “a
collective decision made by a majority of the members of a legislative body, a collective
commitment or promise by a majority of the members of a legislative body to make a
positive or negative decision, or an actual vote by a majority of the members of a
legislative body when sitting as a body or entity, upon a motion, proposal, resolution,
order or ordinance.”
(4) Prohibiting Public Criticism: There is perhaps no topic more important for public
discussion than one that involves restricting the public’s ability to participate. This
change now prevents written communication from being agendized that does not
pertain to an agenda item that the City Council or staff places on the agenda. This
would prohibit any general criticism in written form from public view of the policies,
procedures, programs, or services of the agency, or of the acts or omissions of the City
Council and item members. Government Code §54954.3(c). City Councilmember
Campbell’s comments that her “understanding” is that this decision is to “prohibit
erroneous communications” leaves little doubt that this decision was designed to
prohibit written public criticism. Interestingly, its was this exact form of written
communication submitted by her husband at the that allowed for the City Council to
discuss and agenize a hearing that would later allow her business, that had been
operating illegally, to be legalized. In addition to the Brown Act, the ability to speak and
offer criticism at the meetings of public bodies is also protected by the First
Amendment. In particular, the First Amendment has been held to protect the right of
citizens to criticize the conduct of particular government officials and employees at
public meetings. Baca v. Moreno Valley Unified School Dist., 936 F. Supp. 719 (C.D. Cal.
1996); Leventhal v. Vista Unified School.
As you are aware, the Brown Act creates a legal remedy for illegally taken actions—namely, the
judicial invalidation of them upon proper findings of fact and conclusions of law. Pursuant to
that provision (Government Code Section 54960.1), I demand that the Hermosa Beach City
Council cure and correct the illegally taken action. The City Council should schedule hearing in
which it (1) provides the public the awareness and opportunity to comment of which it was
deprived (2) its members formally and explicit withdrawal from any commitment made, (3) its
members disclosure all oral and written discussions and deliberations with the City Manager (4)
provide an explanation as to why the City Council did not follow its on Resolution. The public
should be provided with any email or other communication in which the City Manager and staff
discussed the item with the City Council.
As provided by Section 54960.1, you have 30 days from the receipt of this demand to either cure
or correct the challenged action or inform me of your decision not to do so. If you fail to cure or
correct as demanded, such inaction may leave me no recourse but to seek a judicial invalidation
of the challenged action pursuant to Section 54960.1, in which case I would also ask the court to
order you to pay my seek court costs and reasonable attorney fees in this matter, pursuant to
Section 54960.5.
Respectfully yours,
Jed W. Sanford
From:tony higgins
To:Eduardo Sarmiento
Cc:Ryan McDonald
Subject:Fwd: Written communication to city council for inclusion in city council agenda
Date:Sunday, January 3, 2021 5:50:44 AM
Please submit this as a written communication to the next city council meeting
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City Attorney Mr. Jenkins
Mayor Justin Massey
City Clerk Ed Sarmiento
I have made no secret that my medical condition that includes activemetastatic base of tongue cancer and metastatic cancer that has
spread to my lymph system and this has made it sometimes difficultand painful for me to speak.
Still it’s not a comfortable thing to talk about.
My ability to speak intelligibly comes and goes without warning
because the cancer has impaired the functioning of both my tongueand my epiglottis.
I am definitely both speech impaired and hearing impaired but I still
have a right to be heard in a public forum like the council meeting,parks commission meetings and planning commission meetings.
Written communications for non-agenda items has been a tradition in
Hermosa Beach for at least the last 15 years.
That Ms. Lowenthal would implement a policy to muzzle andsuppress this without recommending that it be agendized and public
comment heard is just more evidence this city manager should beremoved from her position.
Just because some other cities dont allow these written
communications is no reason reason to restrict a privilege we haveenjoyed the last 15 years.
It was downright deceitful for her to use this as a justification
Didn’t anyone notice she didn’t say how changing this policy would
benefit the public?????
This should have been the last straw.
The truth is Suja wants to dominate the narrative, avoidaccountability and do everything she can to suppress dissenting views
and eliminating public written communications for non-agenda itemsis part and parcel to that objective.
I don’t care what Redondo beach or what some of the other cities that
our city attorney represents are doing. I want to know how thispolicy change benefits the citizens of Hermosa Beach.
And why didn’t a single member of the city council ask that
question?????
I don’t want years of tradition in linking the agenda to public writtencommunications on non-agenda items revoked by a city manager
who simply wants to squash dissenting views to be allowed; withoutfirst having that policy change agendized, the pros and cons of
discussed & debated openly by the council AND public comment onthis new policy heard.
MOREOVER, the city council failed In the last council meeting to
recognize this and pass a motion to have this issue agendized andhave public comment heard was UNFORGIVIBLE betrayal of public
trust.
I would expect this thinly veiled attempt to restrict writtencommunications & quash detailed discussion of dissenting views
would occur in one party states like COMMUNIST CHINA but notin HERMOSA BEACH.
Anthony Higgins.
Medical Evidence: I
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Regular Meeting of January 26, 2021
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION:
UPDATING GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE ANNUAL REVIEW
HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REVIEW OF 2020 PROGRAMS AND VISION FOR 2021
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Quarterly Strand Enforcement Update
Introduction of Interim Community Resources Director, John Jones
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
January 5, 2021
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
December 2020
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Approval of SCVA Beach Events to the 2021 Special Events Calendar Community Resources Manager Staff Request
Jan. 12, 2021
Approval of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning
Summary (Continued from meeting of January 26, 2021)
Community Development Director Staff Request
Dec. 22, 2020
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Receive report on emergency enforcement measures to ensure restaurants and
alcohol serving establishments comply with LA County physical distancing
and safety orders as they continue to reopen (verbal report)
City Manager Ongoing
Approval of Updates to the Special Event Fee Waiver Policy and Approval of
the Allocation of Special Event Fee Waiver Funding for Eligible Events Held
in 2021
Community Resources Manager Staff Request
Jan. 18, 2021
A Safer Prospect Traffic Safety Demonstration Project (Continued from
meeting of January 26, 2021)
Environmental Analyst Staff Request
Jan. 7, 2021
Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan Implementation Environmental Analyst Staff Request
Jan. 7, 2021
Award of Professional Services Agreements to provide On-Call Engineering
Design Services for Street Improvements
Public Works Director Staff Request
Jan. 20, 2021
Unmanned Aerial Support (UAS) Program Police Chief Staff Request
Dec. 29, 2020
Resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code for Designated
Positions
City Clerk Biennial
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
2
FEBRURARY 23, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project Finance Director Ongoing
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Finance Director Annual
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of February 16, 2021
Community Development Director Ongoing
Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary Chris Cagle Quarterly
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Receive report on emergency enforcement measures to ensure restaurants and
alcohol serving establishments comply with LA County physical distancing
and safety orders as they continue to reopen (verbal report)
City Manager Ongoing
Midyear Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2020–21 Finance Director Annual
Leadership Hermosa Beach Class of 2021 Class Project City Manager Annual
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION:
ZONING CODE UPDATE
MARCH 9, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION
MARCH 9, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
February 2, 2021
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
January 2021
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Mandatory Organics Recycling Ordinance Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Jan 11, 2021
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Receive report on emergency enforcement measures to ensure restaurants and
alcohol serving establishments comply with LA County physical distancing
and safety orders as they continue to reopen (verbal report)
City Manager Ongoing
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
4
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MARCH 23, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION
MARCH 23, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
Update from Jim Fasola – City Delegate to the Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control
District Board of Trustees
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of January 20, 2021
Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of March 16, 2021
Community Development Director Ongoing
Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Receive report on emergency enforcement measures to ensure restaurants and
alcohol serving establishments comply with LA County physical distancing
and safety orders as they continue to reopen (verbal report)
City Manager Ongoing
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Tentative Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
5
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
STUDY SESSION
APRIL 13, 2021 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION
APRIL 13, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
COVID-19 HEALTH UPDATE FROM BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
COVID-19 Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
March 2, 2021
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
February 2021
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Approval of Resolution authorizing the preparation of a report for the annual
Levy of Assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street
Lighting District during Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Public Works Director Annual
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Receive report on emergency enforcement measures to ensure restaurants and
alcohol serving establishments comply with LA County physical distancing
and safety orders as they continue to reopen (verbal report)
City Manager Ongoing
Board/Commission Vacancies – Upcoming expiration of three terms on the
Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
City Clerk 4-Year Terms
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
6
PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Update Personnel Policies Human Resources
Manager
Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources
Manager On hold by Council
Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst
CCA Direction, Dec. 2016 Environmental
Programs Manager
PENDING NEW ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Consideration of re-establishing, on an as needed basis, both funding and
discretion for the director of Public Works to contract services to pump major
beach storm outfalls drains prior to anticipated major storm events (supported
by Duclos, Armato and Petty)
Initiated by: Other Matters Feb. 14, 2017
Public Works Director Staff to provide an update
on storm drain maintenance
and provide details on
hydrodynamic separators
(CIP 435) at the following
CIP study session
Policy discussion regarding city responsibilities and expectations when
donations are made to city
Initiated by: Council Direction May 24, 2017
Finance Director Will be discussed at the
Revenue Strategy Study
Session
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Manager
Document Retention Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Nov. 28, 2018
City Clerk Pending City Clerk
Appointment
Consent for use of “Lot B” for construction staging area for Pier/Strand
project
Initiated by: Staff Request Dec. 17, 2018
Community
Development Director On hold per developer
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in
election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director Add to Revenue Strategy
Study Session
Final Parcel Map No. 82295 for a two-unit residential condominium project at
1602 Loma Drive.
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 10, 2019
Community
Development Director Pending Coastal Development
Permit
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk/Assistant to
the City Manager
Pending City Clerk
Appointment
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update
Initiated by: Staff Request Jan. 15, 2020
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all
available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans.
Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director Council directed staff to bring
item back in June 2021
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo
Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney
Discussion on Potential Establishment of a City Council Subcommittee
Regarding City Finances (supported by Detoy, Armato, Fangary)
Initiated by: Other Matters Jun. 9, 2020
Finance
Director/Assistant to the
City Manager
Request to Renew the Agreement to Purchase Parking Meter Equipment and
Related Services
Initiated by: Staff Request August 11, 2020
Police Chief
Follow-up on Mayor’s Pledge
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2020
City Manager’s
Office/Police Chief
Approval of First Amendment to Agreement with the Hermosa Beach
Education Foundation for its Annual “Hearts of Hermosa” Event
Initiated by: Staff Request December 7, 2020
Community Resources
Manager
Consideration of removing written communication of a general nature from
the City Council agenda and updating Resolution 15-6988, Rules for the
Conduct of City Council Meetings.
Initiated by: Staff Request Dec. 12, 2020
City Attorney/City
Clerk