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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2020 - Agenda Pkg - CC Regular MeetingTuesday, May 12, 2020 6:00 PM City of Hermosa Beach City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City Council Mayor Mary Campbell Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey Councilmembers Hany S. Fangary Michael Detoy Stacey Armato Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session - 6:00 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM (Virtual Meetings held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 17, 2020) Executive Team 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 Nico De Anda-Scaia, Assistant to the City Manager May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION *************************************************************************************************************** THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL COUNCILMEMBERS MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE. *************************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENT City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Members of the public may email comments to anny@hermosabeach.gov until 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Members of the public may also participate by phone. TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE: 1. Email anny@hermosabeach.gov to be added to the speaker list. Please indicate which item you would like to speak on. 2. Dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting: •Toll-Free Dial-in: (866) 899-4679 •Participant passcode: 301226829 then # •Audio pin: # 3. PLEASE MUTE YOUR PHONE UNTIL YOU ARE CALLED TO SPEAK. Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 1.20-0216 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 10, 2020. 2.20-0247 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 552 11th Place (Hermosa Self-Storage) City Negotiator: City Manager/Finance Director Negotiating Party: Richard Thielscher, Thielscher-Randall Corporation Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment of lease extension between City (Lessor) and Thielscher-Randall (Lessee) 3.20-0248 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Page 2 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Name of Case: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 20TRCV00045 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION Page 3 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA *************************************************************************************************************** THIS MEETING IS HELD PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020. ANY OR ALL COUNCILMEMBERS MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE/VIRTUAL MEETING. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE BY TELECONFERENCE. *************************************************************************************************************** Public Participation City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Members of the public may submit e-comments (instructions below) or email comments to anny@hermosabeach.gov until 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Members of the public may also participate by phone. TO PARTICIPATE BY PHONE: 1. Email anny@hermosabeach.gov to be added to the speaker list. Please indicate which item you would like to speak on. 2. Dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting: •Toll-Free Dial-in: (866) 899-4679 •Participant passcode: 301226829 then # •Audio pin: # 3. PLEASE MUTE YOUR PHONE UNTIL YOU ARE CALLED TO SPEAK. Comments from the public are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Submit Supplemental eComments in three easy steps: 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. 1. Go to the Agendas/Minutes/Video webpage and find the meeting you’d like to submit comments on. Click on the eComment button for your selected meeting. 2. Find the agenda item for which you would like to provide a comment. You can select a specific agenda item/project or provide general comments under the Oral/Written Communications item. 3. Sign in to your SpeakUp Hermosa Account or as a guest, enter your comment in the field provided, provide your name, and if applicable, attach files before submitting your comment. Oral and Written Communication Persons who wish to have written materials included in the agenda packet at the time the agenda is published on the City's website must submit the written materials to the City Manager's office by email (anny@hermosabeach.gov) or in person by noon of the Tuesday, one week before the meeting date. Written materials pertaining to matters listed on the posted agenda received after the agenda has been posted will be added as supplemental materials under the relevant agenda item on the City's website at the same time as they are distributed to the City Council by email. Supplemental materials may be submitted via eComment (instructions above) or emailed to anny@hermosabeach.gov. Supplemental materials must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting to ensure Council and staff have the ability to review materials prior to the meeting. Supplemental materials submitted after 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting or submitted during the meeting will be posted online the next day. Page 4 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION REPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVAL OF AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a)20-0249 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH b)20-0250 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2020 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER a)20-0251 COVID-19 UPDATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item. 1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: If you wish to provide public comment, please fill out a speaker card to ensure names of speakers are correctly recorded in the minutes and where appropriate, to provide contact information for staff follow-up. 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 (Miscellaneous Items and Reports – City Council and Other Matters), or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda items called Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters will only be heard at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak: 1) during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar; 2) during Public Hearings; and, 3) during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in Page 5 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda written communications. The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager. a)20-0256 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication. 1. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding North School Construction.pdf 2. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19.pdf 3. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19 Testing for construction workers.pdf 4. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding Staff Directory Email Addresses.pdf Attachments: 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time. a)REPORT 20-0258 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes: 1. February 25, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. March 4, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Joint meeting with Planning Commission) 1. 02-25-2020 CC Reg Mtg Min.pdf 2. 03-04-2020 Joint CC & PC Study Session Min.pdf Attachments: b)REPORT 20-0244 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers. 1. 04-23-20 2. 04-29-20 Attachments: c)REPORT 20-0259 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2020 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2020. March 2, 2020 Commission MinutesAttachments: d)REPORT 20-0246 CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Page 6 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda (Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Edwards) Recommendation:The City Manager/Director of Emergency Services issued Executive Order No. 2020-02 on April 27, 2020 (Attachment 1), memorializing actions taken in response to the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-10). Pursuant to HBMC section 2.56.060.A, staff recommends that the City Council confirm Executive Order No. 2020-02. 1. Executive Order No. 2020-02 2. Executive Order No. 2020-01 3. Resolution 20-7230 Confirming Existence of Local Emergency Attachments: 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES NONE 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. a)REPORT 20-0243 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing to consider the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's policy and use recommendations associated with the tennis courts located at the Community Center, and take the following actions: 1. Approve the updated Tennis Court Use Policy; 2. Approve the implementation of a mandatory Tennis Membership program; and 3. Approve the resolution establishing an annual Tennis Membership fee and updated tennis court use fees. 1. Current Tennis Court Use Policy 2. Best Practices Research 3. Resolution 20-xxxx Establish a Tennis Membership Fee and Updated Court Use Fees 4. Proposed Tennis Court Use Policy Attachments: b)REPORT 20-0245 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, accept public comment, and continue this public hearing to the May 26th City Council meeting, at which time the City Council will hold another public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution with Engineer's Report to place the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. Page 7 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Engineer’s Report with CPI-W increase for FY 2020—21 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Draft Resolution 4. Draft Mailer to Property Owners Attachments: 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a)REPORT 20-0255 IMPLEMENTING PLAN HERMOSA GOALS FOR PRESERVING DOWNTOWN GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES-NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee or the Planning Commission with direction to proceed with one or more of the following options; a. To hire an economic consultant to assess the market feasibility for economic uses and types of uses in the Downtown; and/or b. To bring back an interim urgency ordinance (moratorium) to address concerns about loss of retail and restaurant while the City studies the issue; and/or c. To establish regulations that give priority to preserving retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor and to address ground floor office conversions in the Downtown ahead of the City's Zoning Code update process. 1. Downtown District Boundary on Zoning Map 2. Link to March 4, 2020 joint PC and CC study session video and agenda 3. Excerpt of Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 4. Full 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 5. Planning for a Resilient Retail Landscape APA PAS Memo 6. Retail Realities APA Article 7. Tech Job Growth Continues to Create Demand for Office Space (National Real Estate Investor Article) 8. Principles and Guidelines- Reflecting the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 9. Strategic Plan 2016-2021-2031 Attachments: b)REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Discuss and provide direction on the creation of a Hermosa Summer Streets Program; 2. Authorize staff to pursue potential funding opportunities to support various components of this program; and 3. Appropriate $17,145 in annually allocated AQMD funds to this program. Page 8 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda 1. Hermosa Avenue Streetmix 2. Valley/Ardmore Streetmix 3. Prospect Avenue Streetmix 4. Pier Avenue Streetmix 5. SCAG Mini-Grant Draft Application 6. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) COVID-19 Rapid Response Tools for Cities 7. Tactical Urbanist Guide 8. Rails to Trails – COVID-19 Streets List of Cities 9. Smart Growth America – COVID-19 Streets Webinar Attachments: 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a)20-0252 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Councilmembers for possible 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. a)20-0257 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda items. Tentative Future Agenda.pdfAttachments: ADJOURNMENT Page 9 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: May 21, 2020 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 26, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 3, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session June 9, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 23, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 1, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session July 14, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 23, 2020 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards/Commissions July 28, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 11, 2020 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark) August 25, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 2, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session September 8, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 22, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 7, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session October 13, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 27, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 4, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session November 10, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 12, 2020 - Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Appointment of Mayor & Mayor Pro Tem November 24, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 2, 2020 - Wednesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM - Study Session December 8, 2020 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Closed Session, 7:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 22, 2020 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark) Page 10 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 May 12, 2020City Council Regular Meeting Agenda BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS: May 19, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 20, 2020 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting June 2, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting June 16, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 7, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting July 15, 2020 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting July 21, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 4, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting August 18, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 1, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting September 15, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 16, 2020 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting October 6, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting October 20, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 5, 2020 - Thursday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting November 17, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 18, 2020 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting December 1, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting December 15, 2020 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: May 25, 2020 - Monday - Memorial Day September 7, 2020 - Monday - Labor Day November 11, 2020 - Wednesday - Veteran's Day November 26, 2020 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day Page 11 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0249 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0250 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2020 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0251 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0256 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication. Attachments: 1.Email from Anthony Higgins dated April 23, 2020 2.Email from Anthony Higgins dated April 24, 2020 3.Email from Anthony Higgins dated April 30, 2020 4.Email from Anthony Higgins dated April 30, 2020 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ From: tony higgins <tony.higgins123@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:31 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Fwd: Here we have another Erickson Hall truck backing up onto the sidewalk inches from my wall Please submit as written comm to next council meeting Thank you Begin forwarded message: From: tony higgins <tony.higgins123@gmail.com> Date: April 23, 2020 at 10:21:52 AM PDT To: Mayor Campbell <mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov>, Pat Escalante <pescalante@hbcsd.org>, citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov Subject: Here we have another Erickson Hall truck backing up onto the sidewalk inches from my wall What happened to the Erickson-Hall plan to make a left turn FROM Gould eastbound TO Morningside south AND USE ON-SITE TRUCK TURNAROUNDS? Multiple promisees for on-site turnarounds have been broken. The original Erickson-Hall Truck plan that listed on-site turnarounds as a mitigation in the North School EIR. Then Erickson-Hall promised in writing twice to have the on-site turnarounds in January and then again by the end of March. These old sidewalks and the newer handicapped ramps were not designed for this abuse and it’s not that unusual for the sidewalk or the curb to be damaged when heavy trucks jump the curbs This truckis dumping pollution straight into my yard and windows. Can’t close them with the heat. The noxious fumes just pour in as the truck struggles back and forth AND back and forth AND back and forth AGAIN, inches from my property line. The North School EIR in TRAF-6 defined a plan to manage truck traffic thathas been full of lies from on- site turnarounds to on-site staging to using on-site parkIng and NOT public parking for their contractors. Just one lie after another and the school district AND the just accede to these lies with no consequence to the offenders. This is just far to normal. Lie without consequence or even apology. We need leadership changes. Anthony Higgins From: tony higgins <tony.higgins123@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 6:52 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; DG_PlanningCommission <DG_PlanningCommission@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Fwd: California Experiences deadliest Covid day and 2/3rds of deaths in LA County Please include this as a written communication to the city council: START: April 24, 2020 Subject: California Experiences deadliest Covid day and 2/3rds of deaths in LA County Mayor Campbell Superintendent Escalante Ms Suja Lowenthal Yesterday California Experience it’s deadliest Covid day AND 2/3rds of deaths were in LA County per our Governor and Public Health Officials Do you refute this? Does that even register in your thinking? Is city revenue from construction permits your main consideration? Please keep that in mind as you continue your failed efforts to enforce strict distancing and masks at construction sites all over the westside you are putting the public at risk as conditions worsen through LA county. Yesterday I saw 6 construction workers at the north school site working on the iron building-frame late in the afternoon. Not one was wearing a mask!!! They were touching common surfaces obviously, sometimes in close proximity. Are you telling me they don’t touch their faces and they don’t have to work in close proximity? These violations are being repeated over and over at construction sites all over the westside. Yesterday I also sent pictures of repetitive violations at 5 corners. Contractors removing scaffolding not wearing masks and so on. Hermosa Beach likely has had 1000 Covid cases per the preliminary antibody test results reported in the LA times this week; NOT 22 people as reported on the LA DHS web site. Do you dispute this? Yet enforcement of Covid safety requirements at construction sites all over the westside is non existent or terribly deficient as evidenced by the above and in the countless photos I have sent to city officials concerning repetitive violations at job sites within a one block radius of my home. Do you dispute these violations? Do you deny ignoring the photographic evidence of constant repetitive Covid safety violations at construction sites all over the westside that I have provided? If city officials cannot manage this how can we possibly trust our leadership to manage and enforce a safe reopening of the beach economy when the time comes? Or will we just get pretty laminated warning signs and posters, more lip service and ZERO ENFORCEMENT. Anthony Higgins Idea: Coronavirus testing in LA expanded to include construction workers without symptoms Anthony Higgins at April 29, 2020 at 6:05pm PDT April 29th 2020 I have an idea I would like city officials to actually respond to and look for ways to accomplish rather than just looking for reasons they can’t be done and giving up. First, given the just announced availability of free Covid 19 testing for LA County construction workers will our city officials require or strongly encourage CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES working at job-sites in our city to get their WORKERS tested? I would suggest starting with all Erickson-Hall employees at the North School job site, all construction workers at the 5 corners project, all workers at the new boutique hotel & renovated shops across the alley at 15th ct and Hermosa Avenue and finallly new home construction on north side of 28th st between Morningside drive and Manhattan avenue. —————- Note: On May 1st I heard a radio report that LA COUNTY had reneged on an agreement with Mayor Garcetti to test asymptomatic construction workers for free. However LA CITY will continue to offer Covid tests to these so-called “essential” construction workers to protect the public and prevent asymptomatic spread. Accordingly, given the LA county’s refusal to test asymptomatic construction workers that are flooding Hermosa Beaches westside in the middle of a pandemic, Hermosa Beach needs to step up to protect its residents from asymptomatic construction workers flooding our westside. All of these so-called “essential” construction workers should minimally have there temperatures taken on a daily basis. The city of Hermosa Beach could easily provide this service if it wanted too. This point is amplified by the repetitive failure of construction companies to enforce masks and distancing. We have 25-50 construction workers working at 7 residential construction sites within a 1 block radius of my home near valley park. And that doesn’t even include the huge North School Construction Site. On 27th street 30-40% of our homes are occupied by at risk populations yet the city has done nothing to effectively enforce the Covid safety rules at these jobsites. I’ve provided photo after photo over the past 4 weeks that prove the repetitive failures of the city to take effective action. Idea: Email addresses no longer appear in staff directories.... what does that accomplish? Anthony Higgins at April 30, 2020 at 5:25pm PDT Ms. Lowenthal, In the Hermosa beach staff directory the redesigned website seems to have done away with listing staff and leadership EMAIL ADDRESSES in favor of a very limited function web based contact form pictured above. Not only is this form harder to use than just providing the public with an email address it does not provide residents with a record of what they sent!!!! Residents deserve an audit trail of their communications with staff and city leadership and for good reason. I sent a test email using the web form to Ann Yang and I received no record of what I sent. Thats crazy in that it undermines a citizens ability to hold our city officials accountable for answering legitimate questions and answering the question(s)! that were actually asked. Not only that, I don’t seem to be able to attach photos or documents using the web form. This seems like a step backwards In terms of a residents ability to communicate effectively or hold city officials accountable. If that wasn’t the intent it’s certainly an effect. No audit trail, no photos, no document attachments and that’s progress? Well I’m here to tell you it’s not! Also using the new web form email process I’m required to prove I’m not a robot which is just another hoop to jump through and is often very difficult if you are using a small phone for your communication. I may be clumsy and thick but everytime I use one of those “not a robot” screens I’m sweating bullets. My idea.... use standard email addresses in the staff directory like the city used to do. These are easy to use and usually just open your email client when you click on the email address. You then have a record of the communications and the ability to attach photos or documents in a way that is familiar to you. Thank you Anthony Higgins City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0258 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes: 1.February 25, 2020 Regular Meeting 2.March 4, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Joint meeting with Planning Commission) Due to staffing shortages in the City Clerk’s office, the following minutes will be provided as soon as they become available. 1.March 10, 2020 Regular Meeting 2.March 16, 2020 Special Meeting 3.March 24, 2020 Regular Meeting 4.April 14, 2020 Regular Meeting 5.April 22, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (FY 20-21 CIP Study Session) 6.April 28, 2020 Regular Meeting 7.April 30, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (COVID-19 Town Hall) Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Hermosa Beach City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00 PM Closed Session - 6:00 PM Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Council Chambers City Council Mayor Mary Campbell Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey Councilmembers Hany S. Fangary Michael Detoy Stacey Armato City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 9 2/25/2020 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS This meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Campbell Arrived Late: Mayor Pro Tempore Massey PUBLIC COMMENT The following individual addressed the City Council: 1) David Grethen RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION IN SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:05 p.m. 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on February 11, 2020. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Threatened Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(4) The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Number of Potential Cases: 1 (threat of litigation over MOU on EWMP infiltration project) 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. a) Name of Case: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 20TRCV00045 b) Name of Case: Rachel Muzatko v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 20TRCV00048 c) Name of Case: Dina Fangary v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 19STCP05134 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session adjourned at 7:05 p.m. City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 3 of 9 2/25/2020 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Nicole Burke ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell Absent: None CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Michael Jenkins provided the closed session report, stating there was one public speaker, nothing was added to the agenda and no reportable actions taken in closed session. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Campbell announced: 1. Beach Rugby: The City is excited to be hosting Beach Rugby for the first time this Friday, Feb. 28 from 11am-4pm. As part of the HSBC LA 7's International World Sevens Series, AEG Sports presents the 5 vs. 5 Beach Rugby event of the year. With Men's, Women's and Touch Divisions, this event is played in an inflatable field. 2. Census 2020: In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you’ll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020. 3. March 3, 2020 Election: Voters may cast ballots for the Presidential Primary Election and consideration of L.A. County Fire District 911 Firefighter/Paramedic Emergency Response Measure FD at any vote center in L.A. County. There are three vote centers in Hermosa Beach. Two locations are 11-day vote centers which are now open through March 3: • Clark Building - 861 Valley Drive • St Cross Episcopal Church - 1818 Monterey Blvd., Room #4 The third location at the Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, is a 4-day vote center and will be open from Feb. 29 through Mar. 3. Public voting hours are from 8am-5pm each day with polls open from 7am-8pm on Election Day. APPROVAL OF AGENDA City Attorney Michael Jenkins requested that item 5(a) be continued to a future meeting to allow additional time for him to consult with the FPPC relative to the allegation made earlier that afternoon that Mayor Pro Tempore Justin Massey had a conflict of interest with respect to the public hearing matter. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to approve the agenda except for public hearing item 5(a) which will be continued to a future meeting. City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 4 of 9 2/25/2020 AYE: 5 - Councilmember: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 - NONE PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS None MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER City Manager Lowenthal provided the following updates: 1. The City was approved for a $160,000 SB2 planning grant to help fund a zoning ordinance update, as prescribed in Plan Hermosa. 2. Look Ahead Hermosa was launched February 19th with a media event and day-long demonstration at the Farmer’s Market on Pier Plaza. This is a virtual reality demonstration of what sea level rise resulting from climate change would look like in Hermosa Beach. More demonstrations will be coming soon. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The following individuals addressed the City Council: 1) Andrew Clifton 2) Blair Smith 3) Sally Heinburg 4) Sarah Harper 5) Aiden Carter 6) Chris Cagle 7) Jane Stuart 8) James Berry 9) Mike Collins 10) Tony Lombardo 1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication from Anthony Higgins. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to receive and file communications AYE: 5 - Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 - NONE 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Councilmember Detoy to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar after item 2(l) was pulled by Councilmember Fangary and item 2(f) was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem Massey for discussion. City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 5 of 9 2/25/2020 AYE: 5 - Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 - NONE a) MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this memorandum. b) CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers. c) REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR DECEMBER 2019 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the December 2019 Financial Reports. d) CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) Recommendation: The City Treasurer recommends that the City Council receive and file the December 2019 City Treasurer's Report and Cash Balance Report. e) CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS (City Treasurer Karen Nowicki) Recommendation: The City Treasurer recommends that the City Council approve cancellation of certain checks. f) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020 (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of February 18, 2020. g) ACTION SHEET OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action sheet of the Planning Commission meeting of February 18, 2020. h) PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the March 16, 2020 Planning Commission tentative future agenda items. i) SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 6 of 9 2/25/2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). j) 2018-19 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (Including Report from Independent Auditor) (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the 2018-19 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Gruber and Associates, the City's independent auditors. k) APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE ROTARY CLUB LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE ROTARY FACILITY (2521 VALLEY DRIVE) INCLUDING MONTH- TO-MONTH EXTENSION (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the sixth amendment to the Rotary Club lease agreement including a month-to-month extension. l) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE FD (Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution in support of Los Angeles County Fire Department Measure FD ballot measure for the March 3, 2020 election. m) RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 733 AND ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR REGISTERED DISASTER SERVICE WORKER VOLUNTEERS (Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution rescinding Resolution No. 733 and replacing it with a new resolution acknowledging the changes related to the workers' compensation benefits for registered disaster service worker volunteers. 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES None 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. 2(f) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2020 (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of February 18, 2020. Item 2(f) was pulled from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey. Mayor Pro Tempore Massey asked questions regarding CIP 186 and CIP 615. Mayor Campbell took the opportunity to also highlight the City’s A/V project which has an estimated completion date towards the end of June 2020. City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 7 of 9 2/25/2020 Mayor Campbell also asked questions regarding CIP 609. Public Works Director Marnell Gibson responded to all questions. ACTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by Councilmember Armato to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of February 18, 2020. AYE: 5 - Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 - None 2(l) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE FD (Emergency Management Coordinator Brandy Villanueva) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution in support of Los Angeles County Fire Department Measure FD ballot measure for the March 3, 2020 election. Item 2(l) was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Fangary. Councilmembers Fangary and Detoy spoke in support of Measure FD. Mayor Pro Tempore Massey stated he was supportive of the Fire District maintaining and updating their infrastructure and enhancing their services, but he believed the correct way to do that would be through the County budget process and not through a special tax. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Fangary, seconded by Councilmember Armato to adopt the attached resolution in support of Los Angeles County Fire Department Measure FD ballot measure for the March 3, 2020 election. AYE: 5 - Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Campbell NO: 1 - Mayor Pro Tempore Massey 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. a) CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING ZONE INCLUDING A LIMITED EVENT PERMIT FOR CYPRESS DISTRICT BUSINESSES (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommendation: The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council: 1. Introduce Ordinance to amend Chapter 17.04 and Chapter 17.42 of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code that would add a Limited Events Permit option as an accessory use to businesses located in the Cypress District M-1 zone and update and clarify definitions and permitted uses in the M-1 zone specific to artist studios and architect studios, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2. Adopt the attached resolution establishing a Limited Events Permit application fee. This item was continued to a future meeting during the “APPROVAL OF AGENDA” section of the meeting. 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a) MIDYEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2019-20 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 8 of 9 2/25/2020 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers, and fund balances as shown herein and in the attached Revenue Detail Report, Additional Appropriations Report, Budget Transfers Report, and Budget Summary Report; 2. Approve the following transactions from the General Fund: a. transfer $154,795 to the assigned fund balance for Contingencies in order to maintain the City's target of 16% of appropriations for this goal; b. transfer $238 to the Compensated Absences assigned fund balance in order to maintain the City's goal amount of 25% of the current liability; and c. transfer $59,031 to the Lighting/Landscaping Fund in order to cure the fund's deficit balance. 3. Transfer the remaining funds available in the General Fund of $393,736 to the Capital Improvement Fund; and 4. Receive and file the attached information about City Council travel. The following individuals addressed the City Council: 1) Geoff Hirsch 2) Barbara Ellman A number of budget items were discussed by Council including the funding of an accessibility path on the beach, extending 100 feet beyond the strand - $10,000 has been allocated for this project. Also discussed were strategies for accomplishing future capital improvement project goals. ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey to approve staff’s recommendation. AYE: 5 - Councilmembers: Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 – None Excused: Councilmember Armato left the meeting at 8:45 p.m. b) LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH CLASS OF 2020 CLASS PROJECT (Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Edwards) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review and approve the proposed Leadership Hermosa Beach 2020 class project. The following individuals addressed the City Council: 1) Jessica Accamando 2) Rachel Hayes 3) Geoff Hirsch Following the staff report, Jessica Accamando and Rachel Hayes from Leadership Hermosa Beach (LHB) presented the LHB project for the Class of 2020. The project will feature a new 30- foot flag pole in front of the newly renovated fire station as well as an area surrounding the pole made of decorative pavers which will describe the history of Hermosa Beach fire service as well as pavers that can be purchased by the public and engraved with personal community-inspired messages. City Council Minutes City of Hermosa Beach Page 9 of 9 2/25/2020 ACTION: Moved to Councilmember Detoy, seconded Mayor Campbell to approve the proposed Leadership Hermosa Beach 2020 class project. AYE: 4 - Councilmembers: Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Mayor Campbell NO: 0 - None ABSENT: Councilmember Armato 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a) MAYOR PRO TEM MASSEY REPORTS ON HIS ATTENDANCE AT THE USC PRICE SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT IN PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA FROM FEBRUARY 21-22, 2020 Mayor Pro Tempore Massey provided his report and discussed the importance of local government’s role in addressing issues of housing and transportation. b) UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Campbell provided an update on the effort to rename the community garden in South Park after former Councilman Duclos and his wife. 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL a) TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda items. No comments or discussion by City Council regarding the tentative future agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. to Wednesday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers for a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission for an overview and discussion regarding the City's Assessment of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances currently underway. _________________________________ Suja Lowenthal City of Hermosa Beach City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Adjourned Meeting Agenda Minutes Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION: Introduction of Zoning Code Assessment, including discussion of State Housing Laws, Local Coastal Program, and Implementation of the Vision for the Downtown District City Council and Planning Commission Mayor Mary Campbell Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey Councilmembers: Hany S. Fangary, Michael Detoy, Stacey Armato Chair Peter Hoffman Vice-Chair Michael Flaherty Commissioners: Rob Saemann, Marie Rice, David Pedersen City Council Minutes City o Hermosa Beach Page 2 of 3 3-04-2020 6:00 P.M. – STUDY SESSION CALL TO ORDER This meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by George Schmeltzer ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore, Mayor Campbell Absent: None Present: Commissioners Saemann, Rice, Pedersen, Vice Chair Flaherty, Chair Hoffman Absent: None ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor announced the following: 1. Hermosa Unplugged: The second Hermosa Unplugged event has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This is a Social Media Free Day to encourage more positive engagement in the community. The first event went over really well so the City is once again inviting the public to join myself, Councilmembers, City staff, Beach Cities Health District staff and others in the courtyard at City Hall for coffee and conversation from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 31. 2. Coronavirus: In light of the increasing COVID-19 infections in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency this morning as it relates to COVID-19. The declaration allows for better coordination of all resources across all facets of government and other partners in the fight against this virus. Individuals need to follow the guidance from the Public Health Department to combat this virus and to reduce the spread. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: Moved by Councilmember Armato, seconded by Detoy to approve the agenda. AYE: 10 - Councilmembers Armato, Detoy, Fangary, Mayor Pro Tempore, Mayor Campbell, Commissioners Saemann, Rice, Pedersen, Vice Chair Flaherty, Chair Hoffman NO: 0 - None ZONING CODE ASSESSMENT: Opening Remarks by City Manager Suja Lowenthal 1. OVERVIEW OF ZONING CODE ASSESSMENT AND UPDATE PROGRAM (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Community Development Director, Ken Robertson introduced planning staff members Nicole Ellis, Yuritzy Randle and Melanie Emas and gave comments. City Council Minutes City o Hermosa Beach Page 3 of 3 3-04-2020 Consultant Martha Miller presented. 2. STATE HOUSING LAWS (City Attorney Lauren Langer) City Attorney Laura Langer presented. 3. STATUS UPDATE ON PLAN HERMOSA AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM EFFORTS (Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton provided update. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF VISION FOR DOWNTOWN DISTRICT - PROGRESS AND NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) City Manager Suja Lowenthal suggested possible subcommittee of Councilmembers and Commissioners to work downtown economic vitality. CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION QUESTIONS Link to Caption Text: https://hermosabeach.granicus.com/TranscriptViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5245 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The following individuals addressed the City Council: 1) Ed Hart 2) Jim Rosenberger 3) George Schmeltzer 4) Kathy Knoll 5) Adam Malovani 6) David Grethen 7) Laura Pena 8) John David CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Link to Caption Text: https://hermosabeach.granicus.com/TranscriptViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=5245 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ___________________________ Suja Lowenthal City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0244 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 CHECK REGISTERS (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers. Attachments: 1.Check Register 4/23/2020 2.Check Register 4/29/2020 Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 04/23/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1 4:37:23PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94513 4/23/2020 ACCELA INC INV-ACC51104 UPGRADE/TRAVEL REIMB/JAN2005817 715-4201-4201 1,403.29 UPGRADE/PROGRESS PMTS 12 & 13/MAR20INV-ACC51105 715-4201-4201 16,709.33 Total : 18,112.6205817 94514 4/23/2020 SHOW GEAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC 20216 KN95 FACE MASKS/HAND SANITIZER21689 001-2101-4305 2,834.50 001-2101-4305 569.28 Total : 3,403.7821689 Bank total : 21,516.40 2 Vouchers for bank code :boa 21,516.40Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 2 "I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 1 inclusive, of the check register for 4/23/2020 are accurate funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to the budget." By Finance Director Date 4/23/2020 2b (1) 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94515 4/29/2020 ABSOLUTE INTERNATIONAL SECURIT 2020010595 DOWNTOWN/PLAZA SECURITY/MAR2021086 001-2101-4201 4,070.30 DOWNTOWN/PLAZA SECURITY/COVID/MAR202020010595 001-2101-4201 11,374.83 Total : 15,445.1321086 94516 4/29/2020 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO OP 20021 TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM/FEB2011437 145-3404-4201 5,412.54 Total : 5,412.5411437 94517 4/29/2020 ADMINSURE, INC.13212 GL GEN/AUTO LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMIN/MAY2004715 705-1209-4201 1,400.00 Total : 1,400.0004715 94518 4/29/2020 ANGULO, ANSELMO 2020/1 POLYGRAPH EXAM/FEB2008741 001-2101-4201 175.00 Total : 175.0008741 94519 4/29/2020 ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP 3465.001-11 TRANSPACIFIC FIBER OPTIC EIR/JAN2008614 001-2108 255.00 Total : 255.0008614 94520 4/29/2020 AT&T 310 796-6526 991 3 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/APR2000321 001-2101-4304 123.29 Total : 123.2900321 94521 4/29/2020 AT&T MOBILITY 287016141723X0414202 PW ADMIN/FANGARY/CELL PHONES/MAR2013361 001-4202-4304 117.79 001-1101-4304 58.89 Total : 176.6813361 94522 4/29/2020 ATHENS SERVICES 7749381 CITYWIDE PORTER SERVICES/DEC1916660 001-3301-4201 10,581.08 001-3104-4201 15,877.58 001-3304-4201 1,457.95 001-6101-4201 1,554.59 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/DEC197749381-A 001-3301-4201 3,844.56 001-3104-4201 1,320.48 2b (2) 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94522 4/29/2020 (Continued)ATHENS SERVICES16660 001-3304-4201 213.85 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/DEC197749381-B 001-3301-4201 7,934.22 001-3104-4201 477.97 001-3304-4201 764.74 CITYWIDE PORTER SERVICES/FEB208052458 001-3301-4201 10,581.08 001-3104-4201 15,877.59 001-6101-4201 1,554.59 001-3304-4201 1,457.94 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/FEB208052458A 001-3301-4201 4,192.07 001-3304-4201 213.84 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/FEB208052458B 001-3301-4201 6,500.32 001-3104-4201 477.97 001-3304-4201 764.74 EMERGENCY SWEEP/29TH & PALM/FEB208052458C 001-3104-4201 600.00 CITYWIDE PORTER SERVICES/MAR208222104 001-3301-4201 10,581.08 001-3104-4201 15,877.58 001-6101-4201 1,554.59 001-3304-4201 1,457.95 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/MAR208222104A 001-3301-4201 4,692.13 001-3304-4201 213.85 001-3104-4201 428.29 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/MAR208222104B 001-3301-4201 6,787.10 001-3104-4201 477.97 001-3304-4201 764.74 CITYWIDE STEAM CLEANING/MAR208222104C 001-3301-4201 2,675.48 Total : 131,757.9216660 94523 4/29/2020 BRAUN LINEN SERVICE 1604730 to 1609104 MAT REQ 874147/PRISONER LAUNDRY/MAR2000163 001-2101-4306 195.12 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 3 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 195.12 94523 4/29/2020 BRAUN LINEN SERVICE00163 94524 4/29/2020 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE Account 4286211111 WATER USAGE/FEB2000016 105-2601-4303 5,152.07 001-6101-4303 20,695.23 001-4204-4303 1,282.33 001-3304-4303 218.96 Total : 27,348.5900016 94525 4/29/2020 CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC 4031938749 PW ADMIN COPIER/NOV19-FEB2010838 715-1208-4201 352.09 DETECTIVE COPIER USAGE/DEC19-MAR204032206992 715-2101-4201 517.56 Total : 869.6510838 94526 4/29/2020 CORPORATE REALTY GROUP, INC.1179 HERMOSA SELF STORAGE VALUATION21620 001-1202-4201 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.0021620 94527 4/29/2020 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES C0009410 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES/MAY2020781 001-2202-4251 448,689.00 180-2202-4251 3,589.00 001-2202-5601 30,306.00 001-2202-4111 10,630.00 Total : 493,214.0020781 94528 4/29/2020 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Account 759408 CITY BLDGS/PEST CONTROL/MAR2011449 001-4204-4201 694.00 Total : 694.0011449 94529 4/29/2020 DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP 12864 PALLET OF WINTER MIX ASPHALT13766 001-3104-4309 874.00 001-3104-4309 74.48 Total : 948.4813766 94530 4/29/2020 DUDEK 202001441 YARD REMEDIATION/FEB2020611 001-8615-4201 956.25 Total : 956.2520611 94531 4/29/2020 EMBROIDME BEACH CITIES 76352/76899/77222 EMBROIDERY FOR MOTOR OFFICER/LT POLOS11509 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 4 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94531 4/29/2020 (Continued)EMBROIDME BEACH CITIES11509 001-2101-4314 75.98 Total : 75.9811509 94532 4/29/2020 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 11883 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/MAR2007853 160-3102-4201 24,581.06 Total : 24,581.0607853 94533 4/29/2020 EXPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CORP 2002154 WASTE OIL REMOVAL08625 715-4206-4201 160.25 Total : 160.2508625 94534 4/29/2020 FJR PACIFIC, INC.22269 NEW HVAC FOR 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL21217 715-4204-4201 16,000.00 Total : 16,000.0021217 94535 4/29/2020 FONTIS VINV24316 PARKING CITATION NOTICE POSTCARDS15573 001-1204-4305 859.70 001-1204-4305 71.44 Total : 931.1415573 94536 4/29/2020 FRONTIER 310-318-9800-1204155 CHAMBERS EOC ANALOG LINES/APR2019884 715-1206-4304 1,419.80 2ND FL CITY HALL CANON FAX 4/16-5/15/20310-372-6186-0831895 001-1121-4304 12.18 001-1141-4304 12.18 001-1201-4304 12.18 001-1202-4304 12.18 001-1203-4304 12.17 EOC LANDLINES 4/17/20-5/16/20310-379-0652-1216195 001-1201-4304 63.70 FIBER OPTIC LINE 4/13/20-5/12/20323-155-6779-0822065 715-1206-4201 215.98 Total : 1,760.3719884 94537 4/29/2020 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 1176805-01 MAT REQ 309610/FIRST AID KITS (12)15406 001-3104-4309 436.91 Total : 436.9115406 94538 4/29/2020 GOLDEN TOUCH CLEANING, INC.67019 JANITORIAL/CITY-OWNED BLDGS/MAR2020627 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 5 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94538 4/29/2020 (Continued)GOLDEN TOUCH CLEANING, INC.20627 001-4204-4201 9,111.00 Total : 9,111.0020627 94539 4/29/2020 GROH, MARK L.HB-001 CITATION HEARING EXAMINER/DEC1921597 001-1204-4201 528.00 CITATION HEARING EXAMINER/FEB20HB-002 001-1204-4201 456.00 CITATION HEARING EXAMINER/MAR20HB-003 001-1204-4201 240.00 Total : 1,224.0021597 94540 4/29/2020 GRUBER AND ASSOCIATES 4131 6/30/19 STATE CONTROLLER REPORT21478 001-1202-4201 1,440.00 Total : 1,440.0021478 94541 4/29/2020 HAWTHORNE ELECTRIC SUPPLY 283509 REQ 309613/SPECIAL ORDER 50W LAMPS20974 001-4204-4309 174.86 REQ 479034/SPECIAL ORDER 40W LAMPS283635 105-2601-4309 169.35 Total : 344.2120974 94542 4/29/2020 MONROY, AMADED Mat Req 309100 REBUILD DRIVER'S SEAT/VEHICLE HB412250 715-2101-4311 400.00 Total : 400.0012250 94543 4/29/2020 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 2-01-414-1071 ELECTRICITY/MAR2000159 105-2601-4303 228.13 001-4204-4303 2,275.12 ELECTRICITY/FEB20-MAR202-01-414-2152 001-6101-4303 1,588.59 ELECTRICITY/MAR202-01-414-3747 105-2601-4303 20.12 ELECTRICITY/FEB20-MAR202-01-414-4281 105-2601-4303 282.96 ELECTRICITY/MAR202-01-414-5106 001-3104-4303 566.23 ELECTRICITY/MAR202-23-725-4420 001-4204-4303 3,268.68 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 6 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94543 4/29/2020 (Continued)SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO00159 ELECTRICITY/APR202-29-332-0750 105-2601-4303 96.25 ELECTRICITY/MAR202-36-722-1322 105-2601-4303 12.90 ELECTRICITY/MAR202-41-090-1755 001-4204-4309 54.67 Total : 8,393.6500159 94544 4/29/2020 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 0049969041120 PD/CABLE/APR2020236 001-2101-4201 72.09 PW YARD/CABLE/APR200088884041620 001-4202-4201 134.71 BACKUP INTERNET/MAY20/FEE REFUND0241699041720 715-1206-4201 69.99 1301 HERMOSA/RCC/MAY20/FEE REFUND0350359042120 001-2101-4304 124.99 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER/MAY20/FEE REFUND0352413042220 001-2101-4304 235.68 Total : 637.4620236 94545 4/29/2020 STRAIGHTLINE BACKFLOW, INC.003102 ANNUAL BACKFLOW TESTING21304 001-6101-4201 2,214.00 Total : 2,214.0021304 94546 4/29/2020 TRIANGLE HARDWARE 29107 to 29143 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/APR2000123 001-3104-4309 1,785.31 001-4204-4309 934.61 001-6101-4309 462.52 105-2601-4309 501.55 160-3102-4309 369.65 715-4206-4309 106.59 001-2021 113.88 001-2022 -113.88 Total : 4,160.2300123 94547 4/29/2020 VERIZON WIRELESS LA 9852331427 COMM DEV/CELL PHONES/MAR2003209 001-4201-4201 174.44 EMERGENCY MANAGER CELL PHONE/MAR209852380700 04/29/2020 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 7 5:41:05PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 94547 4/29/2020 (Continued)VERIZON WIRELESS LA03209 001-1201-4304 77.06 Total : 251.5003209 Bank total : 752,093.41 33 Vouchers for bank code :boa 752,093.41Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 33 "I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the checks listed on pages 1 to 7 inclusive, of the check register for 4/29/2020 are accurate funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to the budget." By Finance Director Date 4/29/2020 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0259 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2020 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2020. Attachments: Minutes of March 2, 2020 Approved: Kelly Orta, Community Resources Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ MINUTES REGULAR MEETING of the PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION March 2, 2020 – Council Chambers, City Hall 1315 Valley Drive – 7:00 P.M. Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Jani Lange Lauren Pizer Mains Jessica Guheen Barbara Ellman Traci Horowitz Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission agendas and staff reports are available for review on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org Written materials distributed to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the Community Resources Department during normal business hours from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Pizer Mains, Guheen, Ellman, and Horowitz. Senior Recreation Supervisor Lisa Nichols and Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta Absent: Chairperson Lange 4. Announcements 5. Presentations A. None 6. Miscellaneous Items and Reports – Community Resources Manager A. Updates Regarding Items Previously on the Commission’s Agenda B. 2020 Special Event Calendar C. Community Theatre Needs Assessment D. Unauthorized Volleyball Instruction 7. Public Comment Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items pertaining to parks and recreation that are not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. The Brown Act generally prohibits the Commission from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Please sign your name on the sign-in sheet at the conclusion of your comments. Coming forward to address the Commission at this time: (00:22:55) Shane Welch, Hermosa Beach resident Eric Kuster, Manhattan Beach resident Dan Cavanagh, Hermosa Beach resident Zein Obagi, Redondo Beach resident Lucas Wisniakowski, Redondo Beach resident Mark Burik, Redondo Beach resident Brandon Joyner, Hermosa Beach resident Tonya Stumphauzer, Redondo Beach resident Shaddin Dughmi, Hermosa Beach resident Janell Haney, Redondo Beach resident Jamie Simpson, Hermosa Beach resident Richard Krutop, residence unknow n Traci Callahan, Redondo Beach resident Melanie Wyatt-Samuel, Long Beach resident Quin Thames, residence unknown Mickey Mance, Hermosa Beach resident Thomas Mason, Hermosa Beach resident Susan Postnikoff, Hermosa Beach resident Paul Bryan, Hermosa Beach resident Mike Cavataio, Hermosa Beach resident Nikki last name unknown, residence unknown Brian Brezna, Redondo Beach resident Demetri Levin, Hermosa Beach resident Liz Troraw, Hermosa Beach resident Jessica Graquisl, Hermosa Beach resident Glenn Davis, Manhattan Beach resident Michelle Lafigliola, Hermosa Beach resident Name unknown, residence unknown Eric Grabowski, Westchester resident Arina Gerasimova, Hermosa Beach resident 8. Correspondence A. None 9. Consent Calendar A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Action Minutes of February 4, 2020 B. Approval of the Addition of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Sidewalk Sales” to the 2020 Special Event Calendar on the following dates: Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29; and Saturday, December 5 at Various Downtown Locations C. Approval of the Addition of the “Annual Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis” on Saturday, June 20 at the Pier Head and on the Strand north of the Pier Motion by Commissioner Horowitz to approve Items A, B and C on the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Guheen seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote. 10. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Separate Discussion None 11. Public Hearings A. None 12. Matters for Commission Consideration A. Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Preview Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission provide input on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) related to the purview of the Commission and the Community Resources Department. Motion by Commission Horowitz to recommend to City Council a CIP for park equipment improvements and to increase the budget for maintenance at the parks. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 3-1 vote. B. Creation of a South Park Sub-committee Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission: 1. Select two Commissioners to serve on a South Park Sub-committee to provide recommendations on improvements to the park; and 2. Determine a target date for the completion of the South Park Sub- committee, or a date for the Sub-committee to return to the Commission with its recommended target date following an initial review of the work needed for completion. Motion by Commissioner Ellman requesting the City Manager’s approval to form a South Park Working Group instead of the South Park Sub-committee. Commissioner Horowitz seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote. 13. Commissioner’s Reports A. Sub-committees i. Special Event (Lange and Ellman) ii. Community Theatre (Lange and Pizer Mains) iii. Municipal Leases (Pizer Mains and Horowitz) iv. Community Resources Department Use Policies (Ellman and Guheen) v. Clark Building Improvements Subcommittee (Ellman and Pizer Mains) vi. Community Garden (Horowitz and Guheen) B. Commission Liaison Roles i. Surfers Walk of Fame ii. Access Hermosa iii. South Park 14. Items Requested by Commissioners A. None 15. Other Matters 16. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Horowitz to adjourn the meeting to the Thursday, April 2 meeting. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 4-0 vote. City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0246 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Edwards) Recommended Action: The City Manager/Director of Emergency Services issued Executive Order No.2020-02 on April 27, 2020 (Attachment 1),memorializing actions taken in response to the novel (new)coronavirus (COVID -10).Pursuant to HBMC section 2.56.060.A,staff recommends that the City Council confirm Executive Order No. 2020-02. Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)is a respiratory illness that is caused by the novel coronavirus.It spreads through droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Some people with COVID-19 virus do not have symptoms or have mild symptoms,which means that they can spread it to others without knowing that they are infected.It may also spread when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus from the infected person on it and then touches their mouth, nose, or eyes before washing their hands. People who are infected with COVID-19 can have mild to severe respiratory illness,with fever and cough that can develop into difficulty breathing.It can lead to serious illness and has caused over 600 deaths in Los Angeles County.Everyone is at risk for becoming ill with COVID-19,but some people are more vulnerable to serious illness due to their age, physical state, and/or health status . Antibody testing suggests that the number of persons infected or previously infected with COVID-19 may be 28 to 55 times the reported infection numbers in Los Angeles County. On March 4,2020,Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide Proclamation of a State of Emergency. On March 15,2020,Mayor Mary Campbell declared a local emergency in Hermosa Beach.At a City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0246 On March 15,2020,Mayor Mary Campbell declared a local emergency in Hermosa Beach.At a special meeting on March 16,2020,the City Council adopted Resolution No.20-7230 (Attachment 3), approving and ratifying the declaration of emergency and ordering the following: 1.Closure of bars and onsite dining-in restaurants. 2.Closure of gyms and fitness facilities. 3.Prohibition of formal and informal group activities, sports and games. 4.Closure of outdoor play structures and exercise equipment. 5.Placement of signs in specified public places notifying the public of closures and social distancing requirements. On March 24,2020,the Council waived restaurant outdoor encroachment permit fees from March 17 to April 30,2020.Also,on March 24,2020,the Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No.20-1406U, establishing a temporary moratorium on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures.On April 14,2020,the Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No.20-1407U making certain modifications to the temporary moratorium. On April 22,2020,the City Manager issued Executive Order 2020-01 (Attachment 2)which memorialized 11 issues that warranted action during this time of local emergency.The order was confirmed by the City Council at its regular meeting of April 28, 2020. On April 27,2020,the City Manager issued the following two additional emergency orders,as memorialized in Executive Order No. 2020-02: 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. The Los Angeles County Health Officer issued a “Safer at Home”Order to slow the spread of COVID- 19 so that the healthcare delivery system would not be overwhelmed by extremely ill people who need high levels of care in our hospitals.The Safer at Home Order is currently in effect through May 15,2020 and applies to everyone in Los Angeles County,except the cities of Long Beach and Pasadena. On March 27, 2020, the County Health Officer closed all beaches in Los Angeles County. The Governor has also issued a shelter-in-place order.All County residents must comply with theCity of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0246 The Governor has also issued a shelter-in-place order.All County residents must comply with the stricter of the Governor’s Orders,the County Health Officer’s Orders,and City orders and ordinances, violations of which are subject to fines, imprisonment, or both. Analysis: In light of the foregoing and the continuing need to slow the spread of the disease caused by the novel (new)coronavirus (COVID-19)and provide relief to residents and businesses who find themselves unable to meet their obligations to due to loss of income and revenue resulting therefrom, the Director of Emergency Services has issued Executive Orders 2020-01 and 2020-02. City Council confirmed Executive Order No.2020-01 on April 28,2020.Staff recommends that the City Council now confirm Executive Order No.2020-02.Future orders promulgated by the Director of Emergency Services required to protect the public,preserve municipal government,assure disaster aid,and provide relief to residents and businesses will be similarly brought to the Council for confirmation. Fiscal Implications: The City of Hermosa Beach initially incurs all costs incurred 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),either directly,or through the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, (LACoOEM), the local reporting agent. Attachments: 1.Executive Order No. 2020-02 2.Executive Order No. 2020-01 3.Resolution 20-7230 Confirming Existence of Local Emergency Respectfully Submitted by: Michael Edwards, Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 3 of 3 powered by Legistar™ Page 1 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-02 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02 EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 SECTION 1. RECITALS A. International, national, state, and local health and governmental authorities are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus named “SARS-CoV-2,” and the disease it causes which has been named “coronavirus disease 2019,” abbreviated COVID-19 (“COVID-19”). B. On March 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Department of Public Health declared a local emergency and local public health emergency to aid the regional healthcare and governmental community in responding to COVID-19. C. On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19. D. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency and announced that the federal government would make emergency funding available to assist state and local governments in preventing the spread of and addressing the effects of COVID-19. E. On March 15, 2020, the Mayor Mary Campbell declared a local emergency to ensure an effective City response to COVID-19. At a special meeting on March 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-7230, approving and ratifying the declaration of emergency. F. On March 16, 2020, the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer issued an order countywide that (1) prohibited gatherings where at least 50 or more people are expected to attend, (2) puts limits and regulations on gatherings of 10-49 people, (3) limits restaurants to drive-through/takeout/delivery only, and (4) closes bars (that don’t serve food), gyms, movie theaters, etc. Page 2 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-02 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 G. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Health, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health have all issued recommendations including but not limited to strict adherence to social distancing guidelines, canceling or postponing group events, working from home, and other precautions to protect public health and prevent transmission of this communicable virus. Other counties throughout the state have similar directives. H. On March 19, 2020 the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer issued a second countywide order, the ‘Safer at Home’ Order, which was further clarified on March 21, 2020. This public health order prohibits all public and private group gatherings and events and requires people to stay in their homes with limited exceptions; and requires closure of all non-essential retail businesses, shopping centers, playgrounds for children, bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and all similar gathering places. The purpose of the order is to further restrict, and limit gathering of persons and require closures of non-essential retail businesses in an effort to stem or slow the spread of the virus. I. On March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California, also issued Executive Order N-33-20, an Order of the State Public Health Officer ordering all individuals living in California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of outlined federal critical infrastructure sectors. J. During the term of the local emergency and statewide state of emergency, the Director of Emergency Services is empowered: “[to] make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council. . .” under Section 2.56.050 A.(6)(a) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. K. Failure to abide by public health directives is unsafe and dangerous in this unprecedented time of a worldwide health pandemic. Violations of or failure to comply is a crime punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. L. This Order is adopted pursuant to the City’s police powers and powers afforded to the City in time of national, state, county and local emergency during an unprecedented health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the State Constitution, State law, and the Section 2.56.060 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public, and to protect life and property as affected by the emergency. Page 3 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-02 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 SECTION 2. The following emergency orders are issued effective as of the date set forth below: 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. SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Order is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Order. SECTION 4. Effective Date and Termination. This Order shall become effective immediately (the individual orders set forth in Section 2 above effective as of the dates listed above) and 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. ORDERED by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Service this 27th day of April, 2020. ATTEST: ___________________________ __________________________ Suja Lowenthal, City Manager and Acting City Clerk Director of Emergency Services Page 1 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-01 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-01 EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 SECTION 1. RECITALS A. International, national, state, and local health and governmental authorities are responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus named “SARS-CoV-2,” and the disease it causes which has been named “coronavirus disease 2019,” abbreviated COVID-19 (“COVID-19”). B. On March 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Department of Public Health declared a local emergency and local public health emergency to aid the regional healthcare and governmental community in responding to COVID-19. C. On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for a broader spread of COVID-19. D. On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency and announced that the federal government would make emergency funding available to assist state and local governments in preventing the spread of and addressing the effects of COVID-19. E. On March 15, 2020, the Mayor Mary Campbell declared a local emergency to ensure an effective City response to COVID-19. At a special meeting on March 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-7230, approving and ratifying the declaration of emergency. F. On March 16, 2020, the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer issued an order countywide that (1) prohibited gatherings where at least 50 or more people are expected to attend, (2) puts limits and regulations on gatherings of Page 2 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-01 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 10-49 people, (3) limits restaurants to drive-through/takeout/delivery only, and (4) closes bars (that don’t serve food), gyms, movie theaters, etc. G. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the California Department of Health, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health have all issued recommendations including but not limited to strict adherence to social distancing guidelines, canceling or postponing group events, working from home, and other precautions to protect public health and prevent transmission of this communicable virus. Other counties throughout the state have similar directives. H. On March 19, 2020 the Los Angeles County Public Health Officer issued a second countywide order, the ‘Safer at Home’ Order, which was further clarified on March 21, 2020. This public health order prohibits all public and private group gatherings and events and requires people to stay in their homes with limited exceptions; and requires closure of all non-essential retail businesses, shopping centers, playgrounds for children, bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and all similar gathering places. The purpose of the order is to further restrict, and limit gathering of persons and require closures of non-essential retail businesses in an effort to stem or slow the spread of the virus. I. On March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California, also issued Executive Order N-33-20, an Order of the State Public Health Officer ordering all individuals living in California to stay home or at their place of residence except as needed to maintain continuity of operations of outlined federal critical infrastructure sectors. J. During the term of the local emergency and statewide state of emergency, the Director of Emergency Services is empowered: “[to] make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council. . .” under Section 2.56.050 A.(6)(a) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. K. Failure to abide by public health directives is unsafe and dangerous in this unprecedented time of a worldwide health pandemic. Violations of or failure to comply is a crime punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both. L. This Order is adopted pursuant to the City’s police powers and powers afforded to the City in time of national, state, county and local emergency during an unprecedented health pandemic, such powers being afforded by the State Constitution, State law, and the Section 2.56.060 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to protect the peace, health, and safety of the public, and to protect life and property as affected by the emergency. Page 3 of 3 Executive Order No. 2020-01 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 SECTION 2. The following emergency orders are issued effective as of the dates set forth below: 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). 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). SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Order is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Order. SECTION 4. Effective Date and Termination. This Order shall become effective immediately (the individual orders set forth in Section 2 above effective as of the dates listed above) and 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. ORDERED by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Service this 22nd day of April, 2020. ATTEST: ___________________________ __________________________ Suja Lowenthal, City Manager and Acting City Clerk Director of Emergency Services Page 1 of 3 20-7230 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 RESOLUTION NO. 20-7230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONFIRMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby find, order and resolve as follows: SECTION 1. Recitals. A. Title 2, Chapter 2.56 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code empowers the Mayor to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session, subject to ratification by the City Council within seven days. B. A severe acute respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has spread globally and rapidly, resulting in severe illness and death around the world. The World Health Organization has described COVID-19 as a global pandemic. C. On March 4, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the increased spread of COVID-19. Additionally, on March 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health all declared a local and public health emergency in response to increased spread of COVID-19 across the country and in Los Angeles County. The President of the United States has declared a federal emergency as a result of the spread of the COVID-19. D. On March 11, 2020, Los Angeles County announced the first death related to COVID-19. E. On March 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered cancellation of all non-essential gatherings over 250 people anywhere in the State and further called for canceling or postponing even smaller gatherings where those attending cannot keep six feet apart from each other and limiting gatherings of older or relatively unhealthy people more vulnerable to the disease to no more than 10 people. F. The City activated its Emergency Operations Center on March 16, 2020 and the City has cancelled or postponed all non-essential City-hosted and permitted programs and events to help prevent further spread of COVID-19 and protect its vulnerable populations, such as seniors and people with compromised immune systems, from infection. G. Due to the increase of reported cases associated with COVID-19, there is an imminent and proximate threat of introduction of COVID-19 in the City that threatens the safety and health of City residents and warrants a declaration of local emergency. Page 2 of 3 20-7230 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 H. The Director of Emergency Services now requests the City Council ratify the Mayor's proclamation of the existence of a local emergency issued on March 16, 2020 in accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.56.090. SECTION 2. The Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency by the Mayor is hereby ratified. SECTION 3. It is hereby proclaimed that a local emergency now exists throughout the City. It is further proclaimed and ordered that during the existence of this local emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by State law and by the ordinances and resolutions of this City. SECTION 4. The local emergency shall be deemed to continue and exist until its termination is proclaimed by the City Council. As required by law, the City Council shall review the need to continue the state of emergency every 60 days until this resolution is terminated. 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 way of a drive- through window or by a single person and the establishment maintains social distance in any necessary queuing of patrons. 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, 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; and Page 3 of 3 20-7230 1 2 3 4 5 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 32 II. Users of public spaces shall maintain social distance as prescribed by Beach Cities Health District, as provided in Exhibit 1 attached hereto; 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. SECTION 6. Notice of the measures set forth in Section 5 shall be provided on the City’s website, on the City’s social media platforms and by way of email notifications to all restaurants, alcohol beverage establishments and snack shops in the City. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. SECTION 8. In order to prevent inconsistencies, the Director of Emergency Services may suspend any part this Resolution in the event that the President of the United States, Congress, Governor of the State of California or California State Legislature adopts any order or legislation that is inconsistent with the actions directed in the Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of March 2020. ____________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk City Attorney CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Closed Session - 6:00 P.M. Open Session - 7:00 P.M. Stream the meeting live at: www.hermosabeach.gov City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER I call to order the May 12th Closed Session Meeting of the City Council. ROLL CALL Roll call please. PUBLIC COMMENT Do we have anyone one the speaker list? RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION [After any comments] We will now close public comment and recess to Closed Session. [Leave GoToMeeting and join Zoom meeting] 1. 20-0216 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 10, 2020. 2. 20-0247 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 552 11th Place (Hermosa Self-Storage) City Negotiator: City Manager/Finance Director Negotiating Party: Richard Thielscher, Thielscher-Randall Corporation Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment of lease extension between City (Lessor) and Thielscher-Randall (Lessee) 3. 20-0248 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Name of Case: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 20TRCV00045 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION [Leave Zoom meeting and rejoin GoToMeeting] City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO ORDER I call to order the May 12th Virtual Meeting of the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Will everyone please join me for the pledge of allegiance? ROLL CALL Roll call please. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Mr. City Attorney, will you deliver the closed session report? ANNOUNCEMENTS Do any of my colleagues have announcements? [Refer to Mayor’s remarks prepared by Laura Mecoy] APPROVAL OF AGENDA REVIEW OF CITY’S STRAND AND PARKING ASSET CLOSURES IN LIGHT OF RECENT CHANGES TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH ORDER (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider and discuss the current closures of the City's Strand and downtown parking lots, and provide direction on future operations.* *The need for Council action on this matter came to the attention of the City subsequent to the 5/12/2020 agenda being posted. Because this item is not currently on the agenda and requires immediate action, Staff requests that it be added as Municipal Matter item 6(c) pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2) upon a determination by a two-thirds vote of the City Council. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) 20-0249 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH • Mayor reads Proclamation and virtually presents it to BCHD • Mayor invites BCHD representative to provide comments City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 b) 20-0250 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2020 • Mayor reads Proclamation and virtually presents it to PW Director, Marnell Gibson • Mayor invites Marnell Gibson to provide comments MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER Suja, please provide your City Manager Updates a) COVID-19 UPDATE b) UPDATE FROM CHIEF LEBARON ON BEACH CROWDS AND BEACH REOPENING c) REQUEST TO AMEND BUDGET DEADLINE TO MARCH 21 AND CHANGE BUDGET STUDY SESSION DATE TO JUNE 3, 2020. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item. SPEAKER LIST: 1. Joe Verbrugge 1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: If you wish to provide public comment, please fill out a speaker card to ensure names of speakers are correctly recorded in the minutes and where appropriate, to provide contact information for staff follow-up. 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 (Miscellaneous Items and Reports – City Council and Other Matters), or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda items called Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters will only be heard at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak: 1) during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar; 2) during Public Hearings; and, City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 3) during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications. The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager. a) 20-0256 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication. Attachments: 1. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding North School Construction.pdf 2. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19.pdf 3. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19 Testing for construction workers.pdf 4. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding Staff Directory Email Addresses.pdf 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time. a) REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 20-0258 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes: 1. February 25, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. March 4, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Joint meeting with Planning Commission) Attachments: 1. 02-25-2020 CC Reg Mtg Min.pdf 2. 03-04-2020 Joint CC & PC Study Session Min.pdf b) REPORT CHECK REGISTERS 20-0244 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers. Attachments: 1. 04-23-20 2. 04-29-20 c) REPORT ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND 20-0259 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2020 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2020. Attachments: March 2, 2020 Commission Minutes City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 d) REPORT CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY 20-0246 SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Edwards) Recommendation:The City Manager/Director of Emergency Services issued Executive Order No. 2020-02 on April 27, 2020 (Attachment 1), memorializing actions taken in response to the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-10). Pursuant to HBMC section 2.56.060.A, staff recommends that the City Council confirm Executive Order No. 2020-02. Attachments: 1. Executive Order No. 2020-02 2. Executive Order No. 2020-01 3. Resolution 20-7230 Confirming Existence of Local Emergency 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES NONE 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. a) REPORT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 20-0243 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing to consider the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's policy and use recommendations associated with the tennis courts located at the Community Center, and take the following actions: 1. Approve the updated Tennis Court Use Policy; 2. Approve the implementation of a mandatory Tennis Membership program; and 3. Approve the resolution establishing an annual Tennis Membership fee and updated tennis court use fees. Attachments: 1. Current Tennis Court Use Policy 2. Best Practices Research 3. Resolution 20-xxxx Establish a Tennis Membership Fee and Updated Court Use Fees 4. Proposed Tennis Court Use Policy b) REPORT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR 20-0245 THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, accept public comment, and continue this public hearing to the May 26th City Council meeting, at which time the City Council will hold another public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution with Engineer's Report to place the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. Attachments: 1. Engineer’s Report with CPI-W increase for FY 2020—21 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Draft Resolution 4. Draft Mailer to Property Owners 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a) REPORT IMPLEMENTING PLAN HERMOSA GOALS FOR 20-0255 PRESERVING DOWNTOWN GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES-NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee or the Planning Commission with direction to proceed with one or more of the following options; a. To hire an economic consultant to assess the market feasibility for economic uses and types of uses in the Downtown; and/or b. To bring back an interim urgency ordinance (moratorium) to address concerns about loss of retail and restaurant while the City studies the issue; and/or c. To establish regulations that give priority to preserving retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor and to address ground floor office conversions in the Downtown ahead of the City's Zoning Code update process. Attachments: 1. Downtown District Boundary on Zoning Map 2. Link to March 4, 2020 joint PC and CC study session video and agenda 3. Excerpt of Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 4. Full 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 5. Planning for a Resilient Retail Landscape APA PAS Memo 6. Retail Realities APA Article 7. Tech Job Growth Continues to Create Demand for Office Space (National Real Estate Investor Article) 8. Principles and Guidelines- Reflecting the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 9. Strategic Plan 2016-2021-2031 SPEAKER LIST: 1. Jon David b) REPORT CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS 20-0254 PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Discuss and provide direction on the creation of a Hermosa Summer Streets Program; 2. Authorize staff to pursue potential funding opportunities to support various components of this program; and 3. Appropriate $17,145 in annually allocated AQMD funds to this program. Attachments: 1. Hermosa Avenue Streetmix 2. Valley/Ardmore Streetmix 3. Prospect Avenue Streetmix 4. Pier Avenue Streetmix 5. SCAG Mini-Grant Draft Application 6. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) COVID-19 Rapid Response Tools for Cities 7. Tactical Urbanist Guide 8. Rails to Trails – COVID-19 Streets List of Cities 9. Smart Growth America – COVID-19 Streets Webinar SPEAKER LIST: 1. Raymond Jackson 2. Sandy Saemann 3. Jon David 4. Carolyn Petty 5. Melanie Tory 6. Rick Koenig 7. Brian Cooley 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a) 20-0252 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Councilmembers for possible 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. City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 a) 20-0257 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda items. Attachments: Tentative Future Agenda.pdf ADJOURNMENT Tonight’s meeting is adjourned. The next Virtual City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 26 at 6pm for Closed Session, followed by Open Session at 7pm. City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing to consider the Parks,Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s policy and use recommendations associated with the tennis courts located at the Community Center, and take the following actions: 1.Approve the updated Tennis Court Use Policy; 2.Approve the implementation of a mandatory Tennis Membership program; and 3.Approve the resolution establishing an annual Tennis Membership fee and updated tennis court use fees. Executive Summary: The Parks,Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission created the Department Use Policies Subcommittee at its September 4,2018 meeting.This Subcommittee was tasked with reviewing all Community Resources Department use policies,commencing with the tennis courts use policy, and considering those additional policies that may have overlapping guidelines. The current hourly use rates for the tennis courts have not been changed for at least 13 years,and are,therefore,overdue for a review and analysis with the rest of the industry.Additionally,the use of existing technology and a proven membership program developed for the Skate Park would be an opportunity to enhance the rental and use of the courts.These technological opportunities would provide more equity for both residents and Private Instructors while also easing the burden on staff, without compromising the experience of the courts.Lastly,with safety at the courts being paramount, staff desired to memorialize a policy that did not allow dogs on the courts due to recent nuisance and safety issues.Following months of review of the applicable policies in addition to outreach with the tennis community,the Subcommittee provided an initial draft of its recommendations to the Commission at its meeting on May 7,2019.This recommendation included creation of a tennis membership program, updated refund policy, and updates to hourly use fees. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 While the Commission unanimously agreed with these policy recommendations,it recommended the Subcommittee consider additional policy adjustments,including reconsideration of the prohibition of dogs on the courts and the requirement that reservations be required to use the court;thus, eliminating the walk-on option.The Subcommittee reviewed this input on these additional policy items and returned to the Commission at its June 10,2019 meeting with a supplemental recommendation from the previous meeting that affirms the walk-on option for tennis court use as well as updating the no-dog policy to be more comprehensive and include all pets.The Commission unanimously supported the recommended policy and voted to recommend its approval by the City Council. It is important to note that all City tennis courts were closed effective Monday,March 16 due to precautionary measures related to COVID-19.They remain closed as of the posting of this meeting agenda and the facilities’ reopening date is currently unknown. Background: At the Commission’s regular meeting on June 5,2018,it reviewed the current Tennis Court Use Policy (Attachment 1)following concerns addressed by members of the tennis community associated with the implementation of permanent pickleball courts at Clark Field.Due to the connectivity of the Tennis Court Use Policy with several existing policies and programs (e.g.Contract Class Program,Hermosa Five-O Programs,etc.),the Commission created the Department Use Policies Subcommittee at its September 4,2018 meeting,selecting Commissioners Ellman and Guheen.This Subcommittee was tasked with reviewing all Community Resources Department use policies,commencing with the tennis courts,and in consideration of those additional policies that may have overlapping guidelines. Following months of review of the applicable policies in addition to outreach with the tennis community,the Subcommittee provided an initial draft of its recommendations to the Commission at its meeting on May 7, 2019, including the following policy revisions: ·Creation of a mandatory membership program; ·Requirement of court users to utilize an online reservation and payment system; ·Updates to the refund policy; ·Increased court use rates; and ·Implementation of annual membership fees. While the Commission unanimously agreed with these policy recommendations,it recommended the Subcommittee consider additional policy adjustments,including that reservations be required to use the court,thus,eliminating the walk-on option and reconsideration of the prohibition of dogs on the courts.The Subcommittee reviewed this input on these additional policy items and returned to the City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 2 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 courts.The Subcommittee reviewed this input on these additional policy items and returned to the Commission at its June 10,2019 meeting with a supplemental recommendation from the previous meeting that affirms the walk-on option for tennis court use as well as updating the no-dog policy to be more comprehensive and include the prohibition of all pets.The Commission unanimously supported the recommended policy and voted to recommend its approval by the City Council. Analysis: The Community Resources Department oversees the use of seven City-owned tennis court facilities including six courts located at the Community Center and one located at the Kelly Court complex at Clark Field,adjacent to the City’s pickleball and basketball courts.The Community Center tennis courts are used extensively for Contract Classes,resident reservations,drop-in play,and private lessons.The Kelly Tennis Court is used only for drop-in play;reservations are not permitted at this location.Therefore,the Commission’s policy recommendations are for the Community Center tennis courts only. As previously noted,all City tennis courts were closed effective Monday,March 16,due to precautionary measures related to COVID-19.They remain closed as of the posting of this meeting agenda and the facilities’reopening date is currently unknown.During this closure,staff took the opportunity to resurface the Community Center tennis courts,greatly enhancing this space to be enjoyed by the community when it is safe to do so.If timing allows,staff intends to implement the approved policies and membership program when the tennis courts can be reopened. Subcommittee Outreach and Research The Subcommittee held a series of meetings,on-site visits,email communication,and direct calls with a number of representatives from the tennis community that utilize the City’s courts.Additionally, staff assisted in collecting best practices research (Attachment 2)that compares tennis court use rates and policies from neighboring cities including Redondo Beach,Manhattan Beach,Torrance,El Segundo,and Hawthorne.This comparative information played a critical role in the development of the Subcommittee’s policy recommendations as it is important to regularly evaluate programs to ensure they appropriately align with neighboring municipalities and other similar facilities. Current Tennis Court Users Under the current policy,there are a variety of users that have distinct requirements that allow them to utilize the tennis courts.These users and the current applicable hourly use rates are detailed in Table 1. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 3 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 Table 1: Tennis Court Users User Type Description Revenue to City Resident Must have a verified Hermosa Beach address with a picture ID at the time the initial reservation account is created. $5 per hour or $10 per lighted hour Contract Class Instructor Pre-approved instructor that is contracted with the City to provide qualified instruction to participants of all ages. Class registration cost share of 30% Private Instructor Pre-approved instructor that rents the courts and pays an hourly rate. $7 per hour or $10 per lighted hour Walk-on Anyone that uses the courts without a reservation. No charge The proposed policy recommendation does not include a change to these user groups except for hourly rate increases, which are discussed later in this report. Policy Recommendations Throughout the creation of the policy recommendations,the Subcommittee and staff worked to incorporate policy that would support resolution of current issues experienced from the use of the courts;the appropriate balance between recreational and instructional play;and information found through the best practices research.Provided below is detailed discussion on each of the policy recommendations including discussion of how it compares with the current policy. Included in Table 2 are policy recommendations associated with reservation procedures for residents and private instructors. Table 2: Policy Recommendation and Analysis for Reservation Procedures Current Policy All reservations must be made in person, by phone, or via e-mail during office hours only; Monday-Thursday, 7:00am -6:00pm. Reservations are allowed to be made on the last office day of the month on a first come, firs t served basis, for the upcoming month. Recommended Policy Change · Implementation of a mandatory annual Tennis Membership for Private Instructors and residents to reserve courts. This would not be required for Contract Class Instructors. The implementation of a membership program would be highly beneficial for a number of reasons, City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 4 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 The implementation of a membership program would be highly beneficial for a number of reasons, including: ·Convenience for both residents and Private Instructors to reserve courts through the Department’s existing online recreation system,ActiveNET,24 hours a day,seven days a week, and on a first come, first served basis; ·Reliability that reservations can be made as late as one day prior,but not more than 14 days in advance for a maximum of four hours per day; ·Flexibility with the option to reserve courts via e-mail and in person during office hours with the same limitations as above; and ·Equity between Private Instructors and residents. Ultimately,an annual membership program removes the burden from staff to confirm reservations and associated payment collection;and allows additional flexibility for the users who currently rely on staff for schedule confirmations during select dates and times. Included in Table 3 are policy recommendations associated with payment and refund requirements. Table 3: Policy Recommendation and Analysis for Payment and Refund Requirements Current Policy · Court users are invoiced at the end of each month for the time previously reserved. · Resident cancellations must be completed at least 24 hours in advance during office hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00am – 6:00pm). Private Instructors must cancel by 6:00pm the Thursday prior to the week of the cancelled date. Recommended Change Payment is due at the time of booking. Refunds will only be given for inclement weather and the Community Resources office must be notified within 24 hours by e -mail to hbconnect@hermosabch.org. To utilize the online booking portal,payment is required to finalize and confirm a reservation, requiring payments to be made prior to use of the court,thus,eliminating the need for staff to invoice on a monthly or regular basis.Further,through the best practices research,it was clear that it is not standard practice to issue refunds for reasons other than inclement weather due to the popularity of the tennis courts and limited court time availability.Additionally,there is staff time associated with these cancelations and refunds,so the recommended policy supports aligning the refund policy with those of neighboring cities and eliminating staff time for a variety of administrative tasks associated with processing cancelations and issuing refunds. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 5 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 Included in Table 4 are policy recommendations and analysis for court use rates. Table 4: Policy Recommendation and Analysis for Court Use Rates Current Court Use Rates Recommended Court Use Rates Hourly rental rates include: · Resident (Non-Lighted Hours) - $5 · Resident (Lighted Hours) - $10 · Private Instructors - $7 · Private Instructors (Lighted Hours) - $10 Increase Hourly Rental Rates: · Resident - $8 · Resident (Lighted Hours) - $10 · Private Instructors - $15 · Private Instructors (Lighted Hours) - $20 Membership Rates (newly proposed) · Residents - $15 annually · Private Instructors - $30 annually The current hourly use rates for the tennis courts have not been changed for at least 13 years.The recommended rates include increases for all categories excluding the evening hours for residents when lights are needed,which were already consistent with similar rates from neighboring cities as shown in Attachment 2.Additionally,all other fee categories were increased to a recommended rate that is consistent with those fees charged by neighboring cities.The recommended membership fees are based on surrounding cities’rates for similar tennis membership programs.Although most of the surveyed cities do not allow private instruction,the Commission recommends maintaining the Private Instructor option in the policy and setting its annual membership rate of $30,which is twice the cost of the annual resident rate of $15 due to its commercial nature.Further,this mirrors the almost double rate increase for the proposed hourly court use rates,which includes residents at $8 per hour and Private Instructors at $15 per hour.Included as Attachment 3 is Resolution 20-xxx that establishes the tennis membership fee and the proposed updates to the tennis court use fees. Lastly,the Commission recommends that the updated policy include the prohibition of all pets on the courts for both safety and cleanliness standards.Additionally,it includes the elimination of the “Temporary Substitute Private Instructor”section,as this requires additional staff oversight and is not necessary to continue, per consultation with the current Private Instructors. All policy recommendations are reflected in the updated Tennis Court Use Policy (Attachment 4).A redline version is not included as it is difficult to read given the nature and volume of the proposed policy recommendations. General Plan Consistency: PLAN Hermosa,the City’s General Plan,was adopted by the City Council in August 2017.The proposed Tennis Court Use Policy and Membership Program supports several PLAN Hermosa goals City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 6 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 and policies that are listed below. Governance Element Goal 3. Excellent customer service through the use of emerging technologies. Policies: ·3.4 Virtual public counter.As feasible,establish a “virtual”public counter through an online permitting system. Parks & Open Space Element Goal 1. First class, well maintained, and safe recreational facilities, parks and open spaces. Policies: ·1.5 Evaluate community needs.Conduct a periodic review of community park needs and interests to inform maintenance and investment priorities. Fiscal Impact: Since tennis courts are currently closed due the COVID-19 virus,no revenue estimate will be added to the budget.If approved,budget estimates would be added at a later date when plans to open are determined.Staff anticipates an annual revenue increase of approximately $30,472 with the implementation of the membership program and the update of hourly use fees.The tennis court use data from fiscal year 2018-2019 was used as a baseline since this is the most recent,full year of court use. Table 5 outlines the calculations for the additional revenue: Table 5: Estimated Revenue FY2018/2019 Usage *Current Rate Current Revenue *Proposed Rate Proposed Revenue Revenue Increase Resident 1354 hours $5 $6,770 $8 $10,832 $4,062 Private Instructor 3200 hours $7 $22,400 $15 $48,000 $25,600 Membership (resident) 46 -- -- $15 $690 $690 Membership (Private Instructor) 4 --- --- $30 $120 $120 TOTAL estimated revenue $30,472 *For estimation purposes only,the daytime hourly use rates were used for the “Current Rate”and “Proposed Rate”.Therefore,there may be additional revenue for use of the courts during nighttime lighted hours. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 7 of 8 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0243 Attachments: 1.Current Tennis Court Use Policy 2.Best Practices Research 3.Resolution 20-xxx Establishing a Tennis Membership Fee and Updated Court Use Fees 4.Proposed Tennis Court Use Policy 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 City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 8 of 8 powered by Legistar™ COMMUNITY CENTER TENNIS COURT POLICY City of Hermosa Beach ~ Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue • Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 *Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm 310.318.0280 • 310.372.4333 (fax) The Community Center Tennis Courts are available to the public with the purpose of balancing both recreational and instructional play. The following rules are posted on each court: 1.) Hours of operation: 8am-10pm daily. 2.) City-sponsored activities, classes and tournaments have priority over all reservations on all courts. All tournaments are considered special events and must be approved by the Community Resources Department. 3.) Reservations are made for Hermosa Beach Residents and pre-approved Private Instructors only. 4.) No unauthorized tennis instructors are permitted. 5.) Reserved times are posted on each court and updated on a weekly basis. 6.) Without a reservation, courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 7.) Courts 4 & 6 will remain free of reservations to be utilized on a first-come, first-serve basis. 8.) When others are waiting to play; court shall be given up at the end of one (1) hour for singles, two (2) hours for doubles. Players waiting for a court should notify players of the individual court they intend to play on. 9.) Tennis etiquette shall prevail at all times. 10.) Only traditional tennis play will be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Community Resources Department. 11.) Report any court damage of vandalism to the Community Resources Department immediately. 12.) Play at your own risk. General Policies  Residents must show proof of residency and have a signed policy on file with the Community Resources Department in order to make a reservation.  Residents are restricted to one court reservation per household, per day and limited to no more than 2 hours per day.  Resident reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be made 24 hours in advance beginning on the last office day of the month during office hours for the upcoming month.  Resident cancellations can be made 24 hours in advance during office hours. Residents will be granted cancellations for incle ment weather but are responsible for notifying the office of cancellations due to weather conditions. Payments  Resident reservation fees are $5 per hour during daylight time and $10 per hour during lighted time (7-10pm.)  Payment is due by the last office day of each month and prior to booking for the following month. The Community Resources Department holds a list of pre-approved Private Instructors. The number of instructors allowed on this list is at the discretion of the Community Resources Department and shall not exceed 5 instructors at any given time. Subsequent Private Instructors will be waitlisted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requirements: Private Instructors are required to provide: 1.) Commercial liability insurance with $1 million coverage with an endorsement naming the City, and its officers, employees and agents as additional insured, updated annually. 2.) United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certification. 3.) A signed Release and Assumption of Risk Waiver, updated annually. 4.) A signed Hermosa Beach Community Center Tennis Court Policy, updated annually. It is the responsibility of the private instructor to ensure the Community Resources Department has current documentation on file. Page 1 of 2 GENERAL RULES PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS General Policies:  Only 3 courts may be reserved at any given time for private instruction (limited to one court per Private Instructor.)  Private Instructor schedule requests are due on the last office day of the month during office hours for the upcoming month only. Schedule requests submitted earlier than the designated time will NOT be considered.  Private Instructor reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Requested dates, times and court locations are not guaranteed until confirmation is received by the Community Resources Department. Once confirmation is received, Private Instructors must adhere to the court location and hours posted on the courts and must be present during all reserved court times .  Schedules are updated weekly, every Sunday, for the upcoming week. All changes made to the schedule (including cancellations) must be submitted to the office by 6:00pm the Thursday prior. Any changes made to the schedule after schedules are posted will incur a $7 administrative fee.  Private Instructors will be granted cancellations for inclement weather but are responsible for notifying the office of cancellations due to weather conditions. There will be no refunds for classes not taught due to no-shows.  Private instructors are permitted to hang one (1) temporary banner on the exterior fencing of their reserved court during approved reservation times only for the sole purpose of promoting the instructor’s tennis services. Banners must be removed at the end of the reservation time and should not damage the fence. Banners are not permitted on the nets. The Community Resources Department has the right to remove a banner if found to be disruptive, vulgar or not tennis-related.  Private Instructors found violating any policies will receive a written warning. On the third warning, court reservation privileges are lost indefinitely.  Private Instructors will lose court reservation privileges and will be dropped from the pre-approved Private Instructor List if reservations are not made for 3 consecutive months. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Community Resources Department. Temporary Substitute Private Instructor:  If a Private Instructor is unable to teach for an extended period of time (a minimum of at least two (2) consecutive weeks) , a Temporary Substitute Instructor may be approved to teach during this time at the discretion of the Community Resources Department.  If approved, the Temporary Substitute Instructor must meet the same requirements as Private Instructors.  Use of a Temporary Substitute Instructor is permitted for a maximum of 60 days within one calendar year.  Private Instructors are not permitted to teach during the approved dates for Temporary Substitute Instructors. Payments  Private Instructor reserved time - $7 per hour during daylight time /$10 per hour during lighted time (7pm-10pm)  Payment is due by the last office day of each month and prior to booking for the following month.  Private Instructors will also lose court reservation privileges and will be dropped from the pre-approved Private Instructor List if a payment is not made within 30 days of their last court reservation. I hereby certify that I shall be responsible, on behalf of my group/organization, for any damage or abuse of buildings, groun ds, fields, equipment, or other facilities through the use of said premises by my group/organization. I agree to abide by and enforce the rules and regulations of the City of Hermosa Beach and certify that I have read the rules, regulations and agreements listed. Check one: Private Instructor ____ Resident ____ Name (Printed): _____________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________ Address: ____________________________ City/Zip: ________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________ Email: _______________________________ Page 2 of 2 Signature of applicant Date Best Practices of Surrounding Cities’ Tennis Courts Use Policies (links included to website information regarding fees and policy for surrounding cities) City # of Courts Residents/Non-Residents Rates Private Instruction Rates Membership Rates Reservation Conditions Cancellation Policy Walk-On Policy Pets Policy Power Washing Resurfacing Hermosa Beach 6 lighted (Community Center only) Residents only ▪ 8am-7pm - $5.00 ▪ 7-10pm - $10.00 (lighted hours) ▪ 8am-7pm - $7.00 ▪ 7-10pm - $10.00 (lighted hours) N/A Available by phone, e-mail or in person - Resident reservations may be made 24 hours in advance beginning on the last office day of the month during office hours for the upcoming month. - Private Instructor schedule requests are due on the last office day of the month during office hours for the upcoming month. Schedule changes must be submitted during office hours by the Thursday prior to the week the changes are being requested for. Late schedule change requests will incur a $7 administrative fee. - Resident reservation cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance during office hours. - Private Instructor reservation cancellations must be made by the Thursday prior to the week the cancellations are being requested for. Late cancellation requests will incur a $7 administrative fee. Walk-ons allowed No pets First Tuesday of the month As needed Redondo Beach 8 lighted Residents and Non-Residents Monday-Friday ▪ 8am-12pm - $8.00 ▪ 12-6 pm - $6.00 ($5.00 for Resident Seniors/Youth) ▪ 6-10 pm - $11 (lighted hours) Saturday-Sunday ▪ 8am-5pm - $8.00 ▪ 5-8pm - $9.00 (lighted hours) Not permitted Membership Required - $15 per year Available by phone Reservations may be made the day of but not more than 7 days in advance. No refunds - Reservations can be re- scheduled only in the event of rain. Walk-ons allowed No pets As needed As needed Best Practices of Surrounding Cities’ Tennis Courts Use Policies (links included to website information regarding fees and policy for surrounding cities) City # of Courts Residents/Non-Residents Rates Private Instruction Rates Membership Rates Reservation Conditions Cancellation Policy Walk-On Policy Pets Policy Power Washing Resurfacing Manhattan Beach 18 lighted Residents and Non-Residents Weekdays ▪ 7am-5pm - $8.00 ▪ 5-10pm - $10.00 Weekends/Holidays ▪ 7am-10pm - $10.00 Mira Costa Courts ▪ $9.00 Must pay for hours at a set rate of $14/$20/$25, dependent on number of individuals being instructed Membership Optional - $14 per year (Membership allows for ages 55 and up to play for free from 2- 4pm and 7-9pm) Available by phone or in person Reservations may be made the day of but not more than 3 days in advance. No refunds – Only considered in the event of an emergency and given in the form of credit for a future reservation. Walk-ons allowed No pets Once a week As needed Torrance 10 non- lighted courts -2 at El Retiro Park -1 at Hickory Park -2 at Paradise Park -2 at Sur La Brea Park -3 at Wilson Park Sports Center N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Walk-ons only No pets Mopped weekly, Power Washed as needed As needed El Segundo 7 lighted Resident ▪ $5.00 with membership ▪ $10.00 without membership Non-Resident ▪ $15.00 Not permitted Membership Optional – $15 per year $5 per year (62+) (Membership allows for discounted hourly rate) Available by phone or in person Reservations may be made day of but not more than 7 days in advance. No refunds - Reservations may be re- scheduled if the request is submitted at least 1 day in advance. Walk-ons allowed No pets Every two weeks As needed Hawthorne 5 lighted Not available Not permitted N/A Walk-ons allowed No pets Every 3-4 months Every 5-7 years RESOLUTION NO. 20-xxx A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-7045 (MASTER FEE RESOLUTION) TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL TENNIS COURT MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The purpose of this Resolution is to establish an annual membership fee to recover the City’s costs incurred by managing the tennis facility membership program and to update select hourly use fee categories to recover the City’s costs incurred by the management and oversight of the tennis courts located at the Community Center (710 Pier Avenue). SECTION 2. Resolution No. 16-7045 is amended to update the Recreation Services fees section by changing the hourly rates for use of the tennis courts located at the Community Center as follows: Resident $8 Private Instructors $15 Private Instructors (lighted hours) $20 SECTION 3. Resolution No. 16-7045 is amended by adding the following new fees to the Recreation Services section: Annual Tennis Membership Fee (residents) $15 Annual Tennis Membership Fee (Private Instructors) $30 SECTION 4. The Council finds that the foregoing fees reflect and do not exceed the City’s costs incurred to maintain the Community Center tennis courts and the membership program. The foregoing fees shall be effective immediately upon approval of this Resolution. 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 by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach on this 12 day of May, 2020. ___________________________ Mary Campbell Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ) The foregoing Resolution No. ___ entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-7045 (MASTER FEE RESOLUTION) TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL TENNIS COURT MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 2020 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: __________________________ Elaine Doerfling City Clerk COMMUNITY CENTER TENNIS COURT USE POLICY City of Hermosa Beach • Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310.318.0280 hbconnect@hermosabch.org The Community Center Tennis Courts are available to the public with the purpose of balancing both recreational and instructional play. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1.) Hours of operation: 8am-10pm daily. 2.) Only traditional tennis play is permitted unless otherwise approved by the Community Resources Department. 3.) City-sponsored activities have priority over all reservations on all courts. 4.) Reservations are made for Hermosa Beach Residents and pre-approved Private Instructors only. 5.) Reserved times are posted on each court and are updated on a daily basis. 6.) Courts are not available for reservation on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-10am due to court cleaning. 7.) Without a reservation, courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and free of charge. 8.) Courts 4 and 6 will remain free of reservations to be utilized on a first-come, first-serve basis. 9.) When others are waiting to play; court shall be given up at the end of one (1) hour for singles, two (2) hours for doubles. Players waiting for a court should notify players of the individual court they intend to play on. 10.) All classes, tournaments, instruction and organized activity of any kind must be approved by the Community Resources Department. 11.) Placement of banners advertising lessons by pre-approved Private Instructors must be pre-approved by the Community Resources Department and are only authorized during the approved reservation times on the exterior of the fence. 12.) Tennis etiquette shall prevail at all times. 13.) Tennis shoes must be worn while on the courts. No black sole shoes are permitted. 14.) No food or glass containers allowed inside the court area. 15.) No chalk or paint is to be used on the courts. 16.) Pets are not permitted in the court areas at any time. 17.) Report any court damage or vandalism to the Community Resources Department immediately. 18.) Play at your own risk. RESERVATIONS  Residents and pre-approved Private Instructors must purchase an annual Tennis Membership in order to make reservations.  Memberships can be purchased at the Community Resources Department offices located at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue, Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-6:00pm.  Reservations are given on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be made at least one day prior but not more than 14 days in advance for one to four hours maximum per day.  Reservations can be made in person or by e-mail to hbconnect@hermosabch.org during office hours; Monday-Thursday from 7:00am-6:00pm or reservations can be made online at www.hermosabch.org 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Payment is due at the time a reservation is made.  Refunds will only be granted for inclement weather. Members are responsible for notifying the office of cancellations due to weather conditions within 24 hours of the cancelled date. PRIVATE INSTRUCTORS The Community Resources Department holds a list of pre-approved Private Instructors. The number of instructors allowed on this list is at the discretion of the Community Resources Department and shall not exceed 5 instructors at any given time. Subsequent Private Instructors will be waitlisted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Private Instructors are required to provide: 1.) Commercial liability insurance with $1 million coverage with an endorsement naming the City, and its officers, employees and agents as additional insured. 2.) Coaching certification through the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) or the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA.) 3.) A signed Release and Assumption of Risk Waiver, updated annually. It is the responsibility of the private instructor to ensure the Community Resources Department has current documentation on file. Private Instructors found violating any policies will receive a written warning. On the third warning, court reservation privileges are lost indefinitely. Private Instructors will lose court reservation privileges and will be dropped from the pre-approved Private Instructor List if reservations are not made for 3 consecutive months. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Community Resources Department. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:28 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Candace Kirby submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 5a) REPORT 20-0243 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) eComment: We strongly oppose the new "membership fee," the restriction in the number of hours a court can be reserved, and the court rate fee increase of DOUBLE the current amount, which will make it cost-prohibitive for so many of our kids to continue learning with Coach Pat and other local coaches. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:54 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Sally Liu submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 5a) REPORT 20-0243 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) eComment: I am opposed to the new membership requirement and fee increase for player reservations because I'm not sure why that is being implemented. What do we, the players, get in return for the increased cost? I realize that a comparative study was conducted and found that some other cities charge more than HB, but please note that others also charge less. Having played at most of the courts on that list, however, I can attest to the fact that those cities that charge more have much better courts (MB, RB-Alta Vista, El Segundo). They are well- maintained and cleaned on a regular basis, and some (MB and RB) have an onsite monitor to whom problems can be reported and courts cleaned as necessary. The HB courts, in contrast, are very old and worn, and they are usually quite dirty. The supposed "power wash" once a month is not enough, and it's usually not done very well. Also, several nets are usually broken, causing the net to be a couple inches too high. At one point, the gate to one of the courts was broken by a car driving into it, and it was many months before it was fixed. So, unless the city plans to use the increased fees to improve the condition of the courts (i.e. resurfacing) and keep them better maintained, I don't see the justification for increasing the current fees. In addition, I am opposed to increasing reservation fees for instructors. The lower fees in Hermosa have allowed instructors to charge less for their lessons, which helps to promote the sport of tennis and allows more children to participate. Tennis should be available to families and children of all means. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:05 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Patrick Barrows submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 5a) REPORT 20-0243 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) eComment: Dear Hermosa Beach City Officials and Council Members My name is Patrick Barrows and I am a USPTA certified tennis teaching professional and I am writing as I did last May 2019 in response to the proposed changes to the tennis policies at the Hermosa Beach community center tennis facility. I have been teaching contract tennis classes for Hermosa Beach since February 2012 and then was granted authority to also reserve courts for private instruction in 2015. Through the city classes alone I have earned the City of Hermosa Beach approximately $250,000 since 2012, and during normal operating times I teach between 17 and 19 group tennis classes through the city each week in addition to offering private instruction outside the schedule of the contract classes. My ability to offer private instruction while operating the contract group classes is a major reason why the contract classes have continued to thrive and grow. The proposed policy changes will significantly damage my ability to generate the continued revenue for the city. The two most damaging proposals are limiting the number of hours allowed to reserve a court each day and the major increase of court fees of more than DOUBLE the current amount. I implore you to reconsider these proposals. It will be extremly difficult to maintain the growth of the tennis program in Hermosa Beach if I was forced to significantly raise lesson fees as a result of the city raising my fees by so much, and participation will surely diminish as it will deter students from playing. Additionally, a limitation on ability to even reserve a court to provide lessons could force me to turn down potential clients who likely would then solicit tennis services from other nearby cities. I know there was a survey done to compare how surrounding cities operate their public facilities, and that is the source of the proposed significant court fee increase, among other things. They are not, however, fair comparisons. For example, other cities have public facilities like Live Oak Park in Manhattan Beach and Alta Vista in Redondo Beach that provide amenities not available at Hermosa Beach such as better maintenance and upkeep, higher quality facilities, and nearby tennis specific offices. The Hermosa community center has always been different than those facilities and that has always been fine, but to imply similarity to such facilities is not justified. What also cannot be justified is charging Hermosa residents a membership fee, especially when there are very often non residents who use the Hermosa tennis facility FOR FREE. There is an indication that a membership fee would be charged solely to increase revenue to the city, but what additional services would Hermosa residents receive for their "membership"? If the city is looking for additional revenue from the tennis facility outside of the nearly $30,000 per year generated from my contract classes since 2012 (which is exponentially more than before I began my classes here), one way is to eliminate the policy of two courts available for open play and make all of them available for paid reservations. I met with Kelly Orta last June 2019 about these proposals in the hope that there can be at least some compromise. I believe and hope the proposal of a court fee increase by such a significant amount has room to be negotiated. I suggested to Kelly that a fair increase of court fees would be $10 and $15 per hour instead of $15 and $20, which is very reasonable. I have loved my time and working relationship with the City of Hermosa Beach and I greatly hope it can continue. It has been very beneficial in many ways to me, and it surely has been beneficial to Hermosa Beach. I sincerely hope there can be ways to keep it as such, and reconsidering these proposals and adjusting them accordingly will go a long way in making that possible. Sincerely Patrick Barrows From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:09 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Youngmi Kim submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 5a) REPORT 20-0243 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) eComment: I oppose to the membership requirement and fee increases. If we are requiring an annual membership to be able to reserve a court at increased fee, I don’t see much value in it. At that point why would I even make a reservation? I will just avoid the busy time and play after 10:30 am when I know for sure there will be courts available. Also by increasing the reservation fee, the lesson fee will increase and it will make less affordable for many of our community members including children. Therefore, I oppose to fee increases at this time. From: ToT MaMa <totmama1976@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:42 PM To: Lisa Nichols <lnichols@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; Kelly Orta <korta@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Hermosa tennis court changed To whom this may concern, I am very concerned regarding the proposed court usage fees for Hermosa Beach. My family and I have been taking private lessons there for the past two years due to the affordability that the Coaches there offer. The proposed increase to $20 for lighted hours to the instructors pose a huge concern for me as well as this increase will no longer make these courts affordable nor will it justify me going to Hermosa Beach instead of staying here in my city of Manhattan Beach. I find a jump from $10 to $20 is highly unreasonable and would like a justification. Also as a recreational tennis player, I am happy to pay $10 an hour for regular usage as I think this is great considering they are now like new! Why was there no increase in fee for regular use? Lastly, I am happy to pay a membership fee but then why do I have to compete with people who are just allowed to walk on and not pay? Shouldn’t everyone have to reserve a court and pay? That just makes the most sense! Thank you, Kindly Karin Rose 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 5a - TENNIS COURT USE POLICY SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY KARIN ROSE ON 5/12/20 AT 2:42 P.M. From: Adam Burt <crushtennisadam@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:56 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; Lisa Nichols <lnichols@hermosabeach.gov>; Kelly Orta <korta@hermosabeach.gov>; Jonathan Martinez <mtatennis2015@gmail.com> Subject: Tennis Court Policies Hello, This is Adam Burt, tennis instructor in Hermosa Beach since 1995. I agree with all of Jonathan Martinez's points, and I have a few questions of my own: after paying over $250,000 over the years and only having the courts resurfaced one time in those 25 years, where did all the money go? It must have gone to staff salaries and other programs. If the tennis instructors are paying at least part of your salaries, why are trying to get rid of us? If it's residents complaining it's probably the ones that hold the courts for hours at a time. I think that the 3 instructors should have priority for court reservations since we are paying so much to the city. I also think that within the group of instructors there should be a priority for the longest standing member. Tennis instruction is my livelihood, so limiting me to 4 hours a day means I would have to find another job. I'm fine with paying a little more per hour, but I don't think that should be changed right away, as I'm sure with the pandemic that we will only be allowed to do private lessons. One final point, I think Hermosa should power wash the courts every Sunday evening (like Manhattan Beach does). Especially with the resurfacing, to keep them nice and new. Thank you for listening, Adam Burt -- Thank you, Coach Adam Adam Burt 310-489-5584 website: crush-tennis.business.site 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY ADAM BURT ON 5/12/20 AT 3:56 P.M. From <mtatennis2015@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:25 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; Lisa Nichols <lnichols@hermosabeach.gov>; Kelly Orta <korta@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Fwd: Hermosa Beach Tennis Courts After reviewing the city staff report about the proposal of a new policy, new court fees and a new membership I have some questions that I would like to be clarified. Regarding the membership fee: For the proposed walk on courts, would those players need to have a membership? Most cities who implement a membership program do not have walk on courts, as walk on courts defeat the purpose of having fees for the usage of the same courts and or deters people for getting a membership on the first place, also regarding the membership fees, Are this memberships going to be offered to residents and non residents of the city of Hermosa Beach? How are this memberships going to be enforced? I do believe that the membership program would be ideal, however walk on courts make this agenda very difficult. I believe everybody should be paying to play on any and all the courts specially to streamline this membership program. Regarding individual Fees: As per the report, there has been no change on court rental fees for at least 13 years, however there was a change 4 years ago, so please let me know why this haven't been taking into account?. I am looking for a 100% transparency as well is the rest of our community. As a coach I do understand we should be paying a little more than a resident, however my concern is the significant jump in charge from $10 dollars to a possible $20 dollars an hour, if you look at other neighboring cities their chart scale depending on how many students they are keeping in a group, paying $20 dollars when the lights come on doesn't seem reasonable if coaching one student. One of the draws to the Hermosa courts is the affordable tennis lessons we provide, charging $20 dollars regardless of the amount of students being thought would no longer be affordable because that cost would negatively effect the students as well. Perhaps charging $10 dollars for regular usage of courts to all players should be consider, especially since the courts are now resurfaced, this is consistent pricing with all neighboring tennis courts. Online reservation program: Every city allowing private tennis instruction, does have a program of reservations prior of the month in need so the tennis coaches can reserve the court time needed during the month. Otherwise in fact the coach doesn't have any reasonable accessibility for those times in advance. The equity on tennis court time would not be an issue in between residents and tennis coaches if we have the programs mentioned before in place and working. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY JONATHAN MARTINEZ ON 5/12/20 AT 2:25 P.M. This would take out all the non approved coaches that utilize the courts, as well all those residents and non residents that hold a court for hours at the time. I look forward to discussing the proposed changes if you can please clarify my questions and concerns I would greatly appreciate it. Best Jonathan Martinez Hermosa Beach Private Tennis Instructor and resident. City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0245 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing,accept public comment,and continue this public hearing to the May 26th City Council meeting,at which time the City Council will hold another public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution with Engineer’s Report to place the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. Background: At the June 23,2015 City Council meeting,Council approved a resolution for the first time adopting an annual sewer service charge to fund maintenance,operations,servicing,and improvements to the City’s sewer collection system. The sewer service charge is based on the direct cost of providing maintenance,operation,servicing, and improvements to the sewer collections system.The $115 charge per Equivalent Service Unit (ESU)for fiscal year 2015-16 (as adopted by the City Council)was multiplied by the ESUs for each residential parcel;and by water consumption for non-residential users to determine the charge for each parcel. The fees collected from parcels funds the City’s sewer services provided by the City. The June 23,2015 City Council action also includes a provision stipulating that beginning on July 1, 2016 and each July 1 through 2020,the sewer service charge shall be increased by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W)for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County Area (now named Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim,which covers the Los Angeles and Orange County Areas),including all items as published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of March 1 of each year, not to exceed two percent per year. The FY 2019-20 service charge per ESU increased by 2.0%to $124.12,per Council action.For FY 2020-21,the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim CPI-W increase is 3.5%.However,as noted above, yearly increases shall not exceed 2%per approved Council action.Therefore,the new annual sewer service charge when increased by the allowable 2%CPI-W index will be $126.60.As required under City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 4 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0245 service charge when increased by the allowable 2%CPI-W index will be $126.60.As required under state law, each property will be notified by mail of the CPI-W increase prior to June 1, 2020. The authorization to automatically increase the sewer service charge by the CPI-W index each year is only valid for a period of 5 years and expires after this year’s assessment (Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 13.12.).Should the City decide to change the rate or continue increasing the sewer service charge by the CPI-W index next year,it will need to adopt the charge levy in accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218)and amend HBMC Chapter 13.12 for charges levied.This code can be summed up by the following:It is inferred from the 2015 resolution and municipal code that the charge can be maintained with no increase as long as the funds are needed to fund maintenance,operation,servicing and improvements to the City's sewer collection.An annual notice will be provided before an annual inflation increase is applied.The annual increase for inflation is authorized through fiscal year 2019-2020.After the five-year period, the City may conduct another majority protest hearing to authorize inflation increases for an additional period not to exceed five years. Analysis: For Fiscal Year 2020-21,the sewer service charge rates,adjusted to the additional 2%CPI-W increase for residential parcels are as listed below: Residential Parcel Sewer Charges Single family residential units are charged at 1.0 ESU per parcel.Multi-family residential units are City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 2 of 4 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0245 Single family residential units are charged at 1.0 ESU per parcel.Multi-family residential units are charged at 0.6 ESU per parcel and condominiums at 1.0 ESU per parcel as they are similar to single family residents in use.Vacant parcels of any use are charged 0.5 ESU.For FY 2020-21 the proposed charge per 1.0 ESU is $126.60. The CPI-W increase of 2%also applies to non-residential parcels.A summary of ESUs for land-use classes can be found on page 11 of the Engineer’s Report (Attachment 1).For non-residential parcels the cost went up 2%per ESU,whether their sewer fee went up or down relative to last year is a function of whether they used more or less water than last year.The ESU for various non- residential land uses is calculated per the following equation: ESU = commercial water consumption gallons per day (GPD)/260 GPD per single family residential unit (SFRU) The Engineer’s Report contains detailed information about the annual charge and the charge to be applied to the parcels.Also included in the report is information about the use of revenue,annual increases,and Proposition 218 considerations.Every parcel in the City is subject to the sewer service charge. This public hearing provides an opportunity for the City Council to hear and consider all protests to the annual levy of the sewer service charge.It is recommended that the public hearing be continued to the May 26,2020 City Council meeting so the public is provided with a full 14 days of notice before the public hearing to submit any protests pursuant to Govt.Code Section 6066.Notice of the May 12, 2020 public hearing was published in the Easy Reader on April 30,2020 and May 7,2020. (Attachment 2.) In the absence of a majority protest by property owners within the City,the City Council may order implementation of City sewer service charge on the FY 2020-21 property tax rolls.If the City Council finds that there no majority protest by property owners at the May 26,2020 City Council meeting,it is recommended that at that time the City Council adopt the Resolution (Attachment 3)with the attached Engineer’s Report to place the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. If the City Council finds at the May 26,2020 meeting that protest is made by the property owners of a majority of separate parcels of property described in the Engineer’s Report,then the Resolution and Engineer’s Report shall not be adopted and the charges shall be collected separately from the tax roll,by a method to be determined,and shall not constitute a lien against any parcel or parcels of land. The City must notify each property owner in writing of the CPI-W increase at least thirty (30)days before the effective date of the adjustment per state law.To meet this requirement,the enclosed draft City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 3 of 4 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0245 before the effective date of the adjustment per state law.To meet this requirement,the enclosed draft notice (Attachment 4) must be sent prior to June 1, 2020, after Council adoption of the resolution. General Plan Consistency: PLAN Hermosa,the City’s General Plan,was adopted by the City Council in August 2017.This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant policies are listed below: Infrastructure Element: 4.1 Sewer system master plan.Ensure that the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan contains an effective and proactive maintenance program that reduces future operation costs. 4.3 Service fees.Ensure that allocation of the Sewer Service Charge is efficient and transparent to the public. Fiscal Impact: The anticipated total revenue is approximately $1,080,269 which is included in the 2020-21 Preliminary Budget. Attachments: 1.Engineer’s Report with CPI-W increase for FY 2020-21 2.Notice of Public Hearing 3.Draft Resolution 4.Draft mailer to Property Owners Respectfully Submitted by: Reed Salan, Associate Engineer Concur:Lucho Rodriguez, Deputy City Engineer Concur:Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review:Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 4 of 4 powered by Legistar™ April 23, 2020 Submitted by: NV5 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH SEWER SERVICE CHARGES COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 ENGINEER’S REPORT Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No. Introduction 1 Part A – Plans and Specifications 4 City Sewer Improvements 4 Operations, Maintenance and Services 4 Part B – Estimated cost of the Improvements 7 Part C – Charge Calculations and Proposed Charges 8 Part D – Boundary Diagram 13 Appendix 14 This report has been prepared and submitted by Jeffrey M. Cooper, NV5. Jeffrey M. Cooper, RCE 31572 April 23, 2020 Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 1 INTRODUCTION In order to effectively establish a capital improvement program to implement the needed wastewater system improvements, an equitable method of prioritizing projects must be established. In general, sewer facilities having the greatest degree of defects and deterioration at the present time will receive higher priority than those which are in better conditions. In 1994, an Infrastructure Management Project Report, prepared by ITX, analyzed the City’s sewer network and also recommended a rehabilitation program to address the immediate needs of the sewer network. In 2008, considering the City’s 85 years old sewer network of concrete and clay pipes, City embarked on the implementation of a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan that updated the Sewer portion of the Infrastructure Management Project Report prepared by ITX in 1994. Building on the work the City had completed through the undertaking of previous studies and projects, the Sewer Master Plan was prepared based upon newly collected data from the 2008 Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) inspection of the entire sewer system. This Sewer Master Plan, dated April 2009 and revised March 2011, currently lists the existing defects and deficiencies and identifies projects for improvements for a 10 year program. At the end of the ten year rehabilitation program, CCTV inspection of the entire sewer system is recommended for monitoring any remaining or newly developed physical deterioration and maintenance problems. This would allow the City to continue with development and implementation of a cost effective rehabilitation program that will insure the long-term integrity of the sewer system and service to the community. The City is now considering to bond for needed capital improvements using a portion of the proposed sewer service charges to pay annual debt service to address major repairs and rehabilitation of the sewer system based on the priority set in the Sewer Master plan. In support of this endeavor, the City has updated their Sewer Master Plan as of 2017. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS As was previously stated, the City has undertaken rehabilitation work of its sewer system based on programs outlined in previous studies that recommended the City to plan for the eventual replacement of the entire sanitary sewer system. City is estimated to currently have 194,000 lineal feet of sanitary sewer pipes, 880 sewer manholes, one (1) main wastewater pump station and three (3) small beach restroom pumps. In 2008, Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) inspection of the entire sewer system, that was accessible, was completed and prioritized for repair in the 2009 Sewer Master Plan. Of the 194,000 lineal feet of sanitary sewer pipes in the system, 38,000 lineal feet of sewer pipes were not accessible by CCTV due to obstructions. These pipes are likely to be badly deteriorated considering their age and limited accessibility for routine maintenance. Therefore, these pipes are considered a priority for rehabilitation and repair. Again in 2016-2017, CCTV was conducted for the entire sewer system in conjunction with the latest 2017 Master Plan. The current Master Plan recommends over $11 million in improvements over the next ten years. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 2 Since 1985, approximately 180 manholes have been rehabilitated or replaced. The remaining 700 manholes are over 85 years old. Some of the existing manhole openings do not provide adequate access and hinder the City’s use of closed circuit television inspection and emergency bypass equipment. Some of the manhole bottoms are deteriorated and need to be replaced. It is anticipated that in the next ten (10) years about 15% of the remaining 700 manholes will have to be reconstructed and or replaced. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 3 This Engineer’s Report (“Report”) has been prepared for the City of Hermosa Beach commencing in Fiscal Year 2015/2016 and consists for four (4) parts: PART A – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Contains a summary of the improvements within the City to be maintained and the proposed services and activities to be funded by the sewer services charges. PART B – ESTIMATE OF COST Identifies the estimated cost of the services and/or maintenance to be provided by the City, including annual service and maintenance expenses; debt service for capital outlays, repairs, rehabilitation or replacement of equipment or facilities; as well as operational and incidental costs and expenses in connection therewith. PART C – CHARGE CALCULATION AND PROPOSED CHARGES Outlines the basis on which the annual charges will be calculated for each parcel within the City. PART D – BOUNDARY DIAGRAM Contains a Diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the territory within the City of Hermosa Beach subject to annual sewer services charges, which is coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Hermosa Beach. Parcel identification, the lines and dimensions of each lot, parcel and subdivision of land within proposed sewer services boundary described herein are identified and correspond to the Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Maps for said parcels as they existed at the time this Report was prepared and shall include all subsequent subdivisions, lot-line adjustments or parcel changes therein. Reference is hereby made to the Los Angeles County Assessor's maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of each lot and parcel of land within the City of Hermosa Beach and subject to the proposed annual sewer services charges to be levied on behalf of the City. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 4 PART A – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS CITY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS1 The sewer improvements within the City of Hermosa Beach for which the City proposes to be responsible for maintenance and operation of the sewer system as well as levy and collect charges to maintain such improvements, includes, but is not limited to, and may be generally described as follows: • Approximately 194,000 feet of main sewer lines consisting of the following: o 28,868 linear feet (LF) of 6" sewer lines; o 149,993 linear feet (LF) of 8" sewer lines; o 4,204 linear feet (LF) of 10" sewer lines; o 5,071 linear feet (LF) of 12" sewer lines; o 1,254 linear feet (LF) of 15" sewer lines; o 1,150 linear feet (LF) of 18" sewer lines; o 805 linear feet (LF) of 21” sewer lines; and o 2,655 linear feet (LF) of 24” sewer lines. • 880 Sewer Manholes • Four Lift/Pump station: 394 – 21 inch and 2,629 – 24 inch o Three (3) Beach restroom pumps o The Strand - 34th The specific plans and specifications for the city-owned sewer improvements are incorporated and contained in the sewer construction plans and specifications for the various sewer segments of the sewer system within the City of Hermosa Beach. These plans and specifications are voluminous and are not bound in this report but by this reference are incorporated and made a part of this report. The specific plans and specifications for the city-owned sewer improvements are on file in Public Works at the City. OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES The City of Hermosa Beach proposes to collect funds to cover the expenses for the overall operation, maintenance and servicing of the city-owned sewer system as well as funds that may be necessary to pay for capital outlay expenditures including repairs, rehabilitation or replacement of equipment or facilities. The following is a summary of the services and activities associated with the maintenance, operation, servicing and capital outlay expenditures for the City's sewer system. The frequency, extent and/or level of the services and activities identified below may be modified based on available funding and priorities as determined by the City: Preventive Maintenance One of the City's primary objectives for assuming responsibility and management of the operation and maintenance of the City's sewer system is to provide a cost-effective and efficient program that will ensure the integrity and long term stability of the sewer system. This is best accomplished by implementing preventive maintenance program that addresses the entire sewer system. This preventive maintenance should include, but is not limited to, regular inspection of the sewer manholes, pipes, siphons, pump stations and related facilities as well as regular cleaning, repair, and related activities as warranted. These activities are intended to detect and correct potential problems 1 Information from the City of Hermosa Beach Master Plan. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 5 before they develop into major problems. The following is a general summary of those preventive maintenance activities.  Sewer Line and Manhole Inspection - The interior and exterior of manholes to be inspected (at least once a year) for any structural defects, sewage flow condition, presence of vermin or rodents, deleterious industrial waste, odors, and any signs of unusual settlement around or evidence of debris within the manholes and along sewer alignments.  Sewer Line Cleaning - Sewer lines will be videoed and cleaned by hydro jet or rodding as needed based on a scheduled that ensures each sewer line is addressed at least every three-five years. The actual frequency of cleaning may vary based on inspection records. Sewer lines known to cumulate grease, garbage grinds, or sand may be addressed more frequency with possible monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual cleaning schedule. Those areas prone to root growth may be periodically rodded or chemically treated.  Sewage Pump Stations - All pump stations are equipped with telemetry/alarm systems and will be inspected at least once a week. Pumps and motors will be inspected and lubricated, control mechanisms and valves will be checked and adjusted as necessary. Pump station equipment will be repaired or modified as required.  Gas Trap Manholes and Siphons - Inspected and cleared of any stoppages or flow restrictions on a monthly basis.  Drop Manholes - Inspected and cleared of stoppages and flow restrictions on variable frequencies based on prior inspection records.  Vermin and Rodent Control - On an as-needed basis, sewers infested by insects will be chemically treated, and those infested by rodents will be baited. Capital Outlay, Rehabilitation and Replacement The City plans to bond for needed capital improvements using a portion of the proposed sewer service charge to pay annual debt service to address major repairs and rehabilitation of the sewer system on a priority basis. However, in addition the City plans to develop and implement a long-term replacement and refurbishment program that will ensure not only the short term integrity of the sewer system, but also the long-term integrity and continue service to the community. As the city's sewer collection system ages, the risk of failure will ultimately increase due to deterioration, collapse, blockage, excessive inflow and infiltration, overflow, and other potential service interruptions. Therefore, while the scheduling of major repairs, rehabilitation projects and replacement projects will ultimately be implemented based on available funding, highest priority will be given to structural deficiency. However, by developing a long-term replacement and refurbishment program with the goal of eventually addressing the entire system, the City may also address hydraulic deficiency in addition to the structural deficiency. Sewer System Management  Mapping - As-built plans of the sewer facilities will be maintained by the City. Data on the plans, such as system locations and alignment, pipe material, size, etc., will be maintained and stored electronically by the City. These maps will be available and utilized by the field crews for work scheduling and responding to emergencies, and will be updated to reflect any changes in the system. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 6  Work Scheduling - Field crew activities will be recorded and tract by the City utilizing various forms including, but not limited to service requests, cleaning reports, sewer maintenance daily reports, overflow reports forms, project work orders, etc. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 7 PART B – ESTIMATED COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS The net amount to be charged on the lots or parcels within the City is based on an initial estimate of the annual cost and expenses for the maintenance, operation, servicing of the City's existing sewer system improvements as well as the funding deemed appropriate and necessary for future capital improvements and reserves (Replacement funding). It is estimated that sewer capital improvements are needed at $11 million for the current planning period. It is the City’s plan to spend $3 Million in cash plus finance an additional $8 Million to fund needed improvements. USE OF REVENUE O & M/year (range) $250,000 - $450,000 Available for Improvement Financing / Year $700,000 - $900,000 $ Charge/1 ESU (Single Family Resident) $115/year* *Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 8 PART C – CHARGE CALCULATION AND PROPOSED CHARGES The sewer service charge for 2020/2021 is being reestablished by the City. The charge multiplied by the Equivalent Sewer Units assigned to each parcel will be the charge for each parcel. The Equivalent Sewer Unit (ESU) determination for each parcel is described below. LAND USE ESU Single Family 1.0 Condominiums 1.0 Multi Family 0.6 Sewage Generation Factors The City of Hermosa Beach updated their sanitary sewer master plan in April 2009, March 2011, and again in June 2017. A numeric relationship between the various lots and parcels is necessary for the allocation of the costs of sewer maintenance among the lots and parcels. It is customary to relate the various land uses to the single family residential lot which is established as one Equivalent Sewage Unit (ESU), and all other lots and parcels are related proportionally to the single family residential lot. Based on sewage generation rates, a typical single family lot generates 260 gallons per day in Los Angeles County2. Therefore, for purposes of comparison of the various land uses for lots and parcels, 260 gallons per day is designated as the equivalent of 1 ESU. Non-residential Land Uses The ESU for various non-residential land uses is calculated by the following equation: ESU = [Commercial Water Consumption GPD]/260 GPD per SFRU Single family residential units will be charge at 1.0 ESU per parcel, the multi-family residential units will be charged at 0.6 ESU per parcel and condominiums at 1.0 ESU per parcel as they are similar to single family residents in use. For the non-residential, it was allocated by water consumption values for all of Hermosa Beach from information provided by California Water Services Company annually. Vacant parcels of any use are charged 0.5 ESU. 2West Hollywood Sewer Charge Report. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 10 Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 9 Government Facilities and Parcels There are several parcels that receive sewer service that are owned and operated by local government. Proposition 218 requires that each parcel not pay more than the proportional cost of providing the service. Therefore, because these government parcels use the sewer service, they are included in the computation of the charge and are charged. CALCULATION OF THE CHARGE The sewer service charge is based on the direct cost of providing the service. These costs include staff, rent, utilities, and other costs as needed for sewer repair and improvements as described earlier in this report. The $115 charge per ESU for 2015/2016 was adopted by the City Council on April 28, 2015 and approved on June 23, 2015 is multiplied by the ESUs for each residential parcel and by water consumption for non-residential to determine the charge for each parcel. The 2016/2017 revenue for the sewer services was funded by the total of the charges from the parcels using $115/ESU times 1.7% Annual increase. The sewer charge for Fiscal Year 2016- 2017 was $116.96/ESU. The charge for 2017/2018 was 2% greater than 2016/2017 for a charge of $119.30/ESU for 2017/2018. The charge of $119.30/ESU was increased by 2% for a charge of $121.69/ESU for fiscal year 2018- 2019. The charge of $121.69/ESU was increased by 2% for a charge of $124.12/ESU for fiscal year 2019-2020. Last year’s charge of $124.12/ESU will be increased by 2% for a charge of $126.60 for fiscal year 2020-2021. See Appendix for information determining the 2%. ANNUAL INCREASES Because the costs of providing the sewer service may increase over time, beginning July 1, 2016 and each July thereafter, the charge per ESU established in 2015/2016 shall be increased by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this used to be referred to as Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, it is a continuous index linked to the previous index), CA Area (CPI), including all items as published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of March 1 of each year, not to exceed two percent (2%) per year. The annual increases can only be authorized for a five year period. To increase the charge after the initial five year period, would require a new Proposition 218 hearing. PROPOSITION 218 CONSIDERATIONS Proposition 218, which the voters of the State of California passed on November 5, 1996, contains requirements for the imposition of a fee or charge for property related services. Requirements for fees and charges are contained in Section 6 of Article XIII D. Paragraph (b) describes the requirements for new, existing, or increased fees and charges, as: (1) Revenues shall not exceed the funds required to provide the service. (2) Revenues shall not be used for any other purpose. (3) The amount of the fee or charge imposed upon any parcel or person as an incident of property ownership shall not exceed the proportional cost of the service attributable to the parcel. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 10 (4) No fee or charge may be imposed unless the services is actually used by or immediately available to the owner of the property in question. (5) No fee or charge shall be imposed for general governmental services, i.e., police, ambulance, library, where the service is available to the public at large in substantially the same manner as it is to the property owners. This report and recommended charges complies with all five of these requirements. 1. Revenues generated by this charge will not exceed funds required to provide sewer services and shall not be used for any other purpose, besides what has been described herein. 2. The sewer charge is the proportional cost of provided service to the parcels in the City and the charge is for actual use or is immediately available to the property in question. Due to the number of parcels in the City of Hermosa Beach that will be subject to the Sewer Service Charge, the Parcel Charges (a listing of the Assessor's Parcel Numbers to be levied the proposed charge amounts) is not contained in this Report, but will be filed with the City Clerk in an electronic format prior to the public hearing regarding the levy and collection of the charges for Fiscal 2020/2021. The proposed Parcel Charge Roll, after being filed with the City Clerk, shall be available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office during normal business office hours. However, the following tables provide a summary of the estimated ESUs by land use anticipated for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, per the County's assigned land use classification of each parcel within the City that was available at the time this Report was prepared. Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 11 Code Land Use Description Total Parcels Total ESU's 100 1 Unit 2884 2884 101 1 Unit, Pool 80 80 103 1 Unit 25 25 104 1 Unit, Therapy Pool 164 164 108 1 Unit 8 8 109 1 Unit, Other Improvement 10 10 010C 1 Unit, Condominium 1544 1544 010D 1 Unit, Planned Community 105 105 010E 1 Unit, Condo Conversion 103 103 010V Vacant Residential 63 31.5 110 1 Unit 46 46 111 Residential 5 5 113 Residential 2 2 114 Residential 2 2 120 1 Unit 1 1 012C Residential 29 29 01DC 1 Unit, Condominium 45 45 200 2 Units, 1-4 Stories 841 1009.2 201 2 Units, 1-4 Stories, Pool 6 7.2 202 Residential 1 1.2 203 Residential 1 1 204 2 Units, Therapy Pool 3 3.6 020C 1 - 4 Units, Condominium 1 1 020V 2 Units, Vacant 1 0.5 300 3 Units, 1-4 Stories 156 280.8 304 Residential 1 1 400 4 Units, 1-4 Stories 153 367.2 500 5+ Units, 1-4 Stories 158 872.16 501 5+ Units, 1-4 Stories, Pool 8 388.8 510 5+ Units 1 3 900 Mobile Home Park 3 46.8 Total Parcels 6450 Total ESU's 8,068 Residential Parcel Breakdown by Land Use EXAMPLES OF ESUs BY LAND USE - Residential Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 13 Code Land Use Description Total Parcels Total ESU's 100V Commercial, Unassigned, Vacant 24 12 1100 Store, 1 Story 86 82 1102 Store, 2 Stories 2 10.47 110C Store, Condominium 4 0.31 1200 Store and Office, 1 Story 18 48.35 1210 Store and Residence, 1 Story 29 41.17 1212 Store and Residence, 2 Stories 2 4.51 1340 Retail Warehouse, 1 Story 1 0.04 1400 Supermarket, 12000+ SqFt, 1 Story 1 13.05 1420 Supermarket, Under 6000 SqFt, 1 Story 2 0.78 1500 Shopping Center, Community, 1 Story 10 77.56 1700 Office Building, 1 Story 57 23.86 1702 Office Building, 2 Stories 4 2.22 1703 Office Building, 3 Stories 5 12.57 170C Office Building, Condominium 69 1.22 1720 Office Building and Residence, 1 Story 1 0 17TO Commercial 1 2.88 1810 Hotel, 50+ Rooms, 1 Story 1 13.04 181C Commercial 102 1.02 1820 Motel, 1-49 Rooms, 1 Story 2 8.2 1830 Motel, 50+ Rooms, 1 Story 3 67.52 1900 Professional Building, 1 Story 3 1.08 1902 Professional Building, 2 Stories 1 1.73 1910 Professional Building, Med/Dental, 1 Sto 3 3.67 1920 Professional Building, Veterinary, 1 Story 1 0.68 2100 Restaurant, Lounge or Tavern, 1 Story 26 52.02 2102 Restaurant, Lounge or Tavern, 2 Stories 1 10.88 2110 Fast Food, Walk Up, 1 Story 2 6.4 2120 Fast Food, Auto Oriented, 1 Story 1 1.91 2300 Bank or Savings and Loan, 1 Story 4 4.7 2500 Service Station, 1 Story 2 1.1 2600 Auto Body and Fender, 1 Story 23 9.21 2601 Auto Sales & Service 1 0.25 2610 Used Car Sales, 1 Story 1 0.08 2630 Car Wash, 1 Story 1 18.16 2670 Auto Service Center, No Gasoline, 1 Story 1 0.38 2700 Parking Lot, Patron/Employee, 1 Story 46 18.11 270V Parking Lot, Vacant 1 0.5 300V Industrial, Vacant 5 2.5 3100 Light Manufacturing, 1 Story 26 8.15 3300 Warehousing, Under 1000 SqFt, 1 Story 2 0.1 3350 Mini Public Storage, 1 Story 1 1.41 6400 Clubs, Lodge Halls, Fraternal Orgs, 1 Story 2 3.78 7100 Churches, 1 Story 8 11.86 7110 Church Parking Lots, 1 Story 5 2.7 7200 Private Schools, 1 Story 4 5.08 7400 Hospitals, 1 Story 2 19.46 7500 Home For Aged and Others, 1 Story 1 0.28 8100 Utility/Commercial/Mutual SBE Assessed 15 0 8500 Right of Way 2 0 8800 Government, Unassigned 52 0 880V Government Owned, Vacant 5 2.5 8833 School Administration Center 1 0 8899 Possessory Interest, No Category 1 0 Total Parcels 674 Total ESU's 611.45 Non-Residential Parcel Breakdown by Land Use Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 12 EXAMPLES OF ESUs BY LAND USE - Non-Residential Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach – Sewer Services Charge Engineer’s Report Commencing Fiscal Year 2020/2021 | 13 PART D – BOUNDARY DIAGRAM The parcels within the Sewer Service Charge Area consist of all lots, parcels and subdivisions of land within the City of Hermosa Beach. A copy of the Boundary Diagram is provided below. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BOUNDARY DIAGRAM Attachment 1 APPENDIX Attachment 1 Attachment 1 NV5 NV5 163 Technology Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 585-0477 www.nv5.com Jeffrey M. Cooper, PE Director of Infrastructure, NV5 (949) 585-0477 Jeff.Cooper@nv5.com Attachment 1 City of Hermosa Beach NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE AND THE REPORT PREPARED IN CONNECTION WITH ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH The City of Hermosa Beach annually collects sewer service charges on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach has caused a written report to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk regarding the City's sewer service charge for fiscal year 2020-2021. Such report contains a description of each parcel of real property receiving sewer maintenance services furnished by the City and the amount of the charge for each parcel for fiscal year 2020-2021 computed in conformity with Chapter 13.12 of Title 13 of the City’s Municipal Code. As set forth in the Report, the rates for the City sewer service charge are held at July 1, 2017 levels, with only annual CPI increases commencing July 1, 2018 and each July 1 through July 1, 2020. The sewer service charge shall be increased by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Area, including all items as published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics as of March 1 of each year, not to exceed two percent (2%) per year. For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2020 the CPI-W increase rate will be 2% greater than the previous fiscal year. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that on the 12th day of May, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the City of Hermosa Beach Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254, a public hearing will be held on the above- described report and levy of the annual sewer service charge. The report is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254 and available for public inspection. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all objections or protests to the report and levy of the annual sewer service charge. In addition, property owners may mail or deliver a written protest against the proposed annual charge to the City Clerk at Hermosa Beach City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254. Only one protest per parcel will be counted. Written protests must be received by the City Clerk by the end of the public hearing to be counted. BY ORDER OF the City of Hermosa Beach, City Clerk Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO. 20-7232 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONFIRMING THE LEVYING OF AN ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.12 OF TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13.12 of Title 13 of the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 5 of the California Health and Safety Code, commencing with Section 5470, the City Council is authorized to levy the annual sewer service charge (the "Charge") and to have such Charge collected on the tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes of the City. SECTION 2. The City's Engineer prepared and filed a written report containing a description of each parcel of real property within the City to which the Charge is applicable (the “Identified Parcels”) and the amount of the Charge for each such Identified Parcel for fiscal year 2020-2021 computed in conformity with Section 13.12.030 of the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and approved such Engineer's Report as filed. SECTION 3. Following notice duly given in accordance with law, the City Council has held a full and fair public hearing regarding the levy and collection of the proposed charge for fiscal year 2020-2021. All interested persons were afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. The City Council considered all oral statements and all written protests made or filed by any interested person. A majority protest does not exist against the annual levy of the sewer service charge and all oral and written protests to the levy and collection of the proposed charge for fiscal year 2020- 2021 are hereby overruled by the City Council. SECTION 4. Based upon its review of the Engineer's Report, a copy of which has been presented to the City Council and which has been filed with the City Clerk and the Department of Public Works, the City Council hereby finds and determines that (i) each parcel in the City benefits from receiving sewer service (ii) the net amount to be assessed upon each parcel of real property for fiscal year 2020-2021 in accordance with the Engineer's Report is apportioned by a formula and method that fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits received by each parcel, and (iii) no charge is imposed on any parcel that exceeds the reasonable cost of the benefits conferred on that parcel. Attachment 3 SECTION 5. Parcels that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California or the United States shall be charged unless the City demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that such parcels receive no benefit from the proposed service. SECTION 6. As set forth in the Engineer’s Report, the annual sewer service charge is in compliance with the provisions of the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal code and Article XIIID of the California Constitution and the City Council has complied with all laws pertaining to the levy of an annual charge pursuant to the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and Article XIIID of the California Constitution. Following a majority protest hearing, the initial ordinance enacting the sewer service charge also included a provision that beginning on July 1, 2016 and each July 1 through July 1, 2020, the sewer service charge would be increased by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA Area (now renamed Los Angeles-Long Beach- Anaheim, Los Angeles and Orange County Area) including all items published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of March 1 of each year, not to exceed two percent (2%) per year. The only increase in the charge is to reflect CPI, which by its nature reflects the increased costs in the region. Therefore, the increase does not exceed the cost of providing the service, as it only reflects increases in costs. The City will mail notice to all property owner of the annual CPI increase as required under state law. SECTION 7. The annual sewer service charge is levied without regard to property valuation. SECTION 8. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the cost of the service that is financed by the annual sewer service charge for fiscal year 2020-2021 is approximately $1,098,000. SECTION 9. The City Council hereby determines and imposes the annual sewer service charge for fiscal year 2020-2021, at the rates set forth in the Engineer’s Report of $126.60 per Equivalent Sewer Unit, which is in compliance with the provisions of the City of Hermosa Beach Municipal code and Article XIIID of the California Constitution. SECTION 10. The adoption of this resolution constitutes the levy of an annual sewer service charge against parcels of property in the City of Hermosa Beach for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. SECTION 11. The County Auditor of Los Angeles County shall enter on the County Assessment Roll opposite each parcel of land the amount of the annual sewer service charge, and such charge, and each installment of the charge, shall be collected in the same manner, and shall be subject to the same penalties and priority of lien as, other charges and taxes fixed and collected by, or on behalf of the City. After collection by the County, the net amount of the charge, after deduction of any compensation due the County, shall be paid to the Finance Director. Attachment 3 SECTION 12. The Finance Director shall deposit all money representing charges collected by the County to the credit of the Hermosa Beach Sewer Fund. SECTION 13. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the Boundary Diagram and the list of actual Parcel Charges (a listing of the Assessor's Parcel Numbers and the amount to be levied on each parcel) with the County Auditor, together with a certified copy of this Resolution upon its adoption, in addition to any additional information the County Auditor required to collect the charge with the County taxes. SECTION 14. A certified copy of this resolution and a copy of the Engineer’s Report and the actual Parcel Charges (a listing of the Assessor's Parcel Numbers and the amount to be levied on each parcel) shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of May, 2020. ________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk City Attorney Attachment 3 Land Use 2019-2020 Annual Charge (per unit) 2020-2021 Annual Charge (per unit) Amount of Annual Increase Single Family $124.12 $126.60 $2.48 Condominiums $124.12 $126.60 $2.48 Multi Family (Charge is per unit) $74.47 $75.96 $1.49 Vacant Parcels $62.06 $63.30 $1.24 This is not a bill. The sewer service charge will be collected on the annual property tax roll for 2020-2021. Notice of increase in annual sewer service charge effective Jul. 1, 2020 for fiscal year 2020-2021. Visit www.hermosabch.org for additional information from the City or contact City consultant (Jeff Cooper of NV5) at 949-585-0477. For fiscal year 2020-2021, the sewer service charge rates with the 2% CPI increase for residential and vacant parcels are described below: SEWER FEE REBATE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS & PERMANENTLY DISABLED If you meet the following criteria for a rebate, please fill out an application and affidavit to receive the rebate at the Finance Department at City Hall, located at 1315 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach on the 2nd Floor. City Hall hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please bring your property tax bills, proof of payment, and proof of age. The following people are eligible for a 100% rebate of the annual sewer fee for the one personal residence in which the rebate applicant resides: REBATE CRITERIA • Seniors 65 years of age or older and have annual income of $75,000 or under • People who are permanently disabled as a result of a physical or mental impairment and have annual income of $75,000 or under Contact the Finance Dept. with questions regarding the rebate at (310) 318-0225. Each year, an annual Sewer Service Charge is levied upon each parcel of real property in the City of Hermosa Beach for the overall operation, maintenance and servicing of the City’s sewer system as well as the funds deemed appropriate and necessary to pay for capital improvements and reserves. On July 1, 2020, the City’s current rates will increase by the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Los Angeles and Orange County Area with a cap of 2%. The increase for the upcoming year is 2%. The rate increase is necessary to ensure the funding for the sewer program keeps up with cost increases for maintenance services and capital improvement projects. The formula for the calculation of the 2019-2020 sewer service charge rates was computed by multiplying $124.12 by the number of equivalent sewage units (“ESUs”) for the current land use. For fiscal year 2020-2021, the base charge will be increased by the 2% CPI to $126.60. The ESU for various non-residential land uses is calculated by the following equation: ESU = [commercial water consumption GPD]/260 GPD per SFRU The charge per ESU for non-residential land uses is $126.60/ESU for fiscal year 2020-2021. City of Hermosa Beach Residential and Vacant Parcel Sewer Charges Attachment 4 City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 IMPLEMENTING PLAN HERMOSA GOALS FOR PRESERVING DOWNTOWN GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES-NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee or the Planning Commission with direction to proceed with one or more of the following options; a.To hire an economic consultant to assess the market feasibility for economic uses and types of uses in the Downtown; and/or b.To bring back an interim urgency ordinance (moratorium)to address concerns about loss of retail and restaurant while the City studies the issue; and/or c.To establish regulations that give priority to preserving retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor and to address ground floor office conversions in the Downtown ahead of the City’s Zoning Code update process. Executive Summary: The City Council has initiated this discussion of preservation of retail and restaurants.This report specifically studies the Downtown District as a first step to address this important concern,including market trends and office uses. The demand for office is expected to grow over the next several years. Many of the City’s studies and plans stress the need to use strategically located land resources to strengthen the economic vitality of the area and to facilitate the much needed daytime occupancies and foot traffic.Daytime uses,such as office uses,can promote foot traffic in the City’s Downtown which is critical to businesses for economic growth and job creation.Recognizing that this is a time to be aware of the economic impacts to the business community is just as crucial as creating an environment to support the local economy during this challenging time.This is a time to retain and support the businesses,while allowing for an effective blend and mix of uses,while recognizing and adapting to the natural shift in the market. Adopting an interim urgency ordinance (moratorium)would maintain the status quo pending the outcome of the City’s studies.The ordinance could include exemptions-to recognize unique locations or buildings such as allowing conversions subject to approval of a conditional use permit (CUP),where certain specified criteria are satisfied.The following may be considered as pros and cons of enacting a City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 specified criteria are satisfied.The following may be considered as pros and cons of enacting a moratorium: Pros: ·A moratorium provides a “time out”in the approval and construction of new projects in the absence of consensus from stakeholders and decision makers on desired land uses,site design,etc. thereby increasing the likelihood of community support with the resulting outcome(s). ·A moratorium may create an incentive for multiple stakeholders to work together to jointly plan for the downtown. Cons: ·A moratorium could delay entitlements for new projects,potentially missing a current,vital market opportunity. ·A moratorium may be viewed by stakeholders as “unfriendly”to investors interested in new project proposals, and potentially extend current vacancies. ·Postponing authorizations for applications which are currently in process could result in these applications being withdrawn. Direction on this matter would help the City meet its General Plan goals and policies with the necessary flexibility to adapt as the economy and nature of businesses in the Downtown changes. Background: At its meeting held April 28th,the City Council requested a report and discussion of preservation of retail and restaurants in the City of Hermosa Beach. The local and greater economy have enjoyed an economic growth cycle for over ten years.During this time of growth,the City of Hermosa Beach has invested in downtown infrastructure improvements along Pier Avenue and in Pier Plaza to support these businesses to help support the high quality of life and visitor experience in Hermosa Beach. Downtown beach areas attract overnight visitors and day visitors to help support downtown businesses. Independent businesses can adapt more quickly to local market demands than national chains. The sudden economic downturn beginning in March 2020,unprecedented quarantines,and resulting customers’reliance on internet sales have created a perfect storm to negatively and severely affect businesses.Many businesses have had to close their doors during the pandemic and may be behind in rent and other business payments,which threaten the possibility of reopening.Customers may be unemployed or behind on payments and have fewer dollars to support businesses than at previous levels. The many economic factors could result in business closures and resulting commercial vacancies. How can the City help to retain and strengthen local businesses citywide and specifically in its Downtown District?It is a time to be aware of the economic impacts to the business community and create an environment to support the local economy during this challenging time.This is a time to retain and City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 2 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 environment to support the local economy during this challenging time.This is a time to retain and support the businesses. The City Council has initiated this discussion of preservation of retail and restaurants.This report specifically studies the Downtown District as a first step to address this important concern,including trends and office uses. Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy: The Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy is referenced in PLAN Hermosa,stated “Office development, whether on upper floors or in stand-alone buildings,is an important activity that can build economic support for local-serving retail and quality dining establishments.” City’s General Plan-PLAN Hermosa: The City’s General Plan,PLAN Hermosa,identifies the Downtown District as Recreational Commercial (RC)in the area between the Strand and Hermosa Avenue,and as Community Commercial (CC)along Pier Avenue east of Hermosa Avenue up to Valley Drive.Office uses are allowed on upper floors only in the RC district. In the CC, office uses are encouraged on upper floors. City’s Current Rules and Regulations: The Zoning in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code divides the Downtown District into two zones:C-2 General Commercial in the area between the Strand and Hermosa Avenue,and SPA-11 Specific Plan Area 11 along Pier Avenue east of Hermosa Avenue up to Valley Drive.A map of the Downtown District Boundary with zoning classifications is included in the attachments section. The Zoning Code does not preclude allowing office on the ground floor,although it does contain reference to encouraging ground floor uses that support pedestrian activity specifically in SPA-11.Office is a permitted use in both the C-2 General Commercial zone between the Strand and Hermosa Avenue and Specific Plan Area 11 SPA-11, the upper Pier Avenue area between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive. C-2 General Commercial zone C HBMC Subsection 17.26.020 (B)(2) states: C-2 Downtown Commercial Zone-a limited range of office,retail,and service commercial uses specifically appropriate for the scale and character of the downtown --a resident and visitor serving pedestrian- oriented shopping/entertainment district. HBMC Section 17.26.030 C-2 Land Use Regulations allow general offices as a permitted use. SPA-11 Specific Area Plan 11 zone HBMC Subsection 17.38.540 (A) states: A.General.The following permitted and conditional uses are intended to be consistent with the purposes of this zone.Uses that support pedestrian activity should be prominent,including day-time uses that serve the local residents and community. "Pedestrian-oriented"means uses and activities that attract,accommodate and are highly visible to City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 3 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 "Pedestrian-oriented"means uses and activities that attract,accommodate and are highly visible to people who are walking.Most prominent on the ground floor are retail uses,restaurants or snack bars, and places for people to congregate, with offices, services and business services on second stories. HBMC Subsection 17.38.540 (B)pertaining to the SPA 11 zone,Land Use Regulations,allow general offices as a permitted use. This report reviews the City’s business license data to identify current uses and analyze the changes and trends in the Downtown District. Discussion: During the March 4,2020 joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session,the City discussed the Downtown District and stressed the importance of economic vitality and the ability to maintain and further the small-scale village environment of downtown Hermosa Beach.The City Council and Planning Commission agreed that while great progress has been achieved,specifically to upper Pier Ave and Pier Plaza,the Downtown has not seen the economic recovery and types of uses that the City had hoped for. The joint participants also suggested that insufficiencies in the zoning codes including,but not limited to stringent and inappropriately scaled parking regulations and lack of a sustaining and vibrant mix of business, could be the cause of the Downtown District not meeting previously set goals. At the joint meeting,the City Council and Planning Commission initiated the creation of a Downtown Economic Development Committee,consisting of two City Councilmembers and two Planning Commissioners to drive the conversation of reinvesting in the economic sustainability of Downtown.The committee members have now been selected and have yet to hold its initial meeting.This report also responds to that direction,and the issues discussed and recommended for consideration in this report could be the first matters to be reviewed by the committee. Zoning Code Assessment Update: The Zoning Code Assessment looks at the Code’s ability to effectively implement the PLAN Hermosa’s vision for neighborhood preservation and enhancement,economic development,environmental sustainability,and community health.The project consultants are currently in the process of compiling data collection,analysis,and review of the zoning code into an Assessment report that will be presented to the Planning Commission at the May 19,2020 meeting.The next phase of the Project will be to initiate a multi-year,comprehensive zoning code update to reflect input from stakeholder interviews and the assessment of the existing code to better implement PLAN Hermosa. Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy: To increase the economic vitality of the downtown the City initiated the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy (Strategy)in January 2013.The Strategy was designed to identify opportunities,focusing on how City assets,including the civic center property and downtown parking lots,could be leveraged in conjunction with redevelopment of key privately held sites and for increased economic vitality generally. The policies and goals of the Strategy are designed to transform the area into a more family-friendly City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 4 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 The policies and goals of the Strategy are designed to transform the area into a more family-friendly atmosphere,and a more economically balanced business district.The principles of the Strategy speak to the need to develop the Downtown Core as a pedestrian and people-oriented place that will drive day- time population and vitality contribute to the eclectic beach character of Downtown.The Strategy also calls to create a “distinctive and well-defined retail district with quality shops and restaurants on the ground floor that are pedestrian oriented, family-friendly and appealing to a wide range of people.” City of Hermosa Strategic Plan: The City of Hermosa Beach’s Strategic Plan 2016-2021-2031 articulates the mission,vision,values,and goals of its residents,business,and public agencies to more effectively serve the City over the course of 15 years.The City Council’s primary goal in preparing the Strategic Plan was to provide guidance for the future decision-making as the community grows and changes. The 2031 Vision statement Principle 4 (Eclectic Downtown) states the following: We Value: 1.Unique, small and locally owned retail shops 2.Well-maintained, artistic and attractive public spaces 3.Pier Plaza area - our downtown 4.Diversity with all feeling welcome and respected in our community 5.Variety of locally owned quality dining and entertainment venues 6.Vibrant unique, locally owned businesses connected to the community We Aspire for 2031: 1.Diverse character of residents and businesses 2.Welcome innovators, champions and iconoclasts 3.Sense of community with vibrancy 4.Spaces for business incubators and innovators The 2021 Goal 5 (Enhanced Economic Development Through Revitalization Downtown and Entry Corridors) objectives are as follows: 1.Increase day-time “foot traffic” in Downtown 2.Provide flexible parking that support economic development goal and projects 3.More attractive Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation corridors with more quality businesses 4.Attract new businesses including entertainment/film industry to do business in Hermosa Beach during off season (September - May) 5.Stimulate economic development opportunities on vacant and under-utilized property 6.Increase green/high technology businesses in Hermosa Beach Summary of Other City Approaches: City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 5 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 City of Manhattan Beach The City of Manhattan Beach has undergone a similar inquiry into the vitality of their Downtown, specifically whether or not to allow certain uses on the ground-floor to promote the pedestrian-orientation and beach character of the Downtown. In response to the community’s concerns,the City Council adopted an Interim Zoning Ordinance (IZO) ORD U 14-0011 in 2014 prohibiting the conversion of any commercial use to a different commercial use classification in the downtown area of the City.The City Council found that additional planning and research were urgently necessary to develop appropriate standards to regulate the conversion of retail uses to office space.The moratorium gave the City time to study whether changed uses conflicted with General Plan, Specific Plan, or Zoning Code proposals. Interim regulations are one method enacted to call a “timeout”when a contemplated general plan,specific plan or zoning proposal,which the City intends,or plans to study within a reasonable period of time,is being evaluated. As a result of the study and moratorium,the City adopted Urgency Ordinance No 18-0019-U in 2018 to regulate ground floor uses.Banks,catering services,and offices would be permitted above the ground floor.These uses would also be permitted if exclusively fronting on an alley,subject to Community Development Director’s approval.All other locations for these three uses would require a Use Permit, such as a ground floor space adjacent to a sidewalk.Additionally,communication facilities would only be permitted above the ground floor. City of El Segundo Adopted in 2000,the City of El Segundo Downtown Specific Plan (Plan)encourages retail and neighborhood uses which are permitted on the ground floor with a minimum building depth of 25 feet, above and behind street-front level,and adjacent to alleys.These uses consist of retail,restaurants, banks (not to exceed 500 square feet),medical-dental offices,and general offices.The Plan encourages ground floor retail,upper floor office space,and development of mixed-use projects.Uses that do not generate daily pedestrian traffic are discouraged.In the Zoning Code,office uses are allowed on the ground floor level in the Downtown Commercial (C-RS) Zone. City of Lomita In 2018,the City of Lomita adopted the Lomita Downtown Vision,a retail analysis and downtown strategy that provides a comprehensive policy and regulations analysis and assesses the market feasibility for economic uses and types of development at specific sites with the Downtown Commercial District.The Vision recommended adopting design standards for Downtown and creating an umbrella business organization such as a business improvement district (BID).The report notes that retail is moving away from big box and more towards smaller neighborhood retail and that food,place,and experience are today’s anchor tenants.Based on the retail analysis,the City was encouraged to develop policies that target community destination retail that creates a sense of place while allowing for effective blending and mixings of uses. While the Strategy does not specifically mention ground floor uses,the Zoning Code establishes the D-C City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 6 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 While the Strategy does not specifically mention ground floor uses,the Zoning Code establishes the D-C (Downtown,Commercial)Zone “to promote the revitalization and development of the downtown area.” The D-C zone allows the following uses located above the ground floor: 1.Office, business and professional, including medical. 2.Personal improvement uses such as:music studio,tutoring,children's group classes,fitness center/health club,and dance/karate studio,with less than fifty (50)persons based upon occupant load as determined by building and safety. Comprehensive background information on these specific items are provided in the attachment section, which includes links to the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session,the City of Hermosa Beach Strategic Plan, and the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy. Analysis: Communities are facing a challenge as retail businesses vacate the traditional brick and mortar stores to ecommerce.This change typically results in an increase in office uses (medical,professional,and financial);as well as personal services (fitness studios,gyms,classes,beauty salons and barbershops, nail salons,dry cleaners,and laundromats).To understand how this change in shopping habits has affected Hermosa Beach,staff conducted an analysis of business licenses that were active within downtown between 2014 and 2019.Business licenses were classified as hotel/motel,office,personal service,restaurants,retail,and other.For the purposes of this analysis,all businesses were included in a general use category,but under the zoning code could be classified into a more specific category.Other uses are those that do not fit into the general categories,such as self-storage,manufacturing,and pay for use parking lots. A summary of the annual business licenses for downtown follows: For all intents and purposes,the total number of businesses in downtown has remained consistent with 2017 having the lowest number of active licenses (250)and 2015 having the highest (261).It is important to note that this analysis is a snapshot in time,and does not take into consideration the length of time each business was open.If a tenant space changed from one business to another mid-year,each business was accounted for in the survey. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 7 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 In 2014,retail uses were the largest percentage of the total active business licenses in downtown; however,by 2015,the number of office businesses passed the number of retail uses.As noted in the following chart,office uses continue to be the primary business in downtown,with a 20.6%increase from 2014 to 2019.Conversely,retail uses have not bucked the trend with a 15%decrease from 2014 to 2018; however,2019 resulted in a rebound of retail business operations.Restaurants have remained flat,while personal services had a slight decrease in the overall number of businesses in operation from 2014 to 2019. General Plan Consistency: This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed further below: The intent of the Downtown District Character area is to enhance the building form and orientation and to preserve the pedestrian realm along Pier Avenue while transforming the realm on Hermosa Avenue.The Downtown District should offer an array of uses for residents and visitors,and new buildings should take heed to contribute to the pedestrian-orientated nature of the Downtown.The intended land useCity of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 8 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 heed to contribute to the pedestrian-orientated nature of the Downtown.The intended land use distribution located within the Downtown should serve the daily needs and activities of residents and visitors and accommodate coastal-related recreation and commercial uses,which serve the year-round needs of residents. In addition,PLAN Hermosa indicates that,“first floor street front businesses,”in the Downtown District, “should include retail,restaurants,and other sales tax-generating commercial uses to promote lively pedestrian activity on Downtown streets,”(PLAN Hermosa pg.90).Although retail,restaurant and other similar uses are encouraged on the ground-floor,it is important to note that the General Plan is a guiding document that utilizes permissive language,such as “should”versus the more definitive “shall.”Since general plans incorporate numerous policies,some of which may have competing goals,it is impossible to meet all goals and policies,thus the use of permissive terminology.Plan Hermosa is a guide for City staff to evaluate projects and decide whether to pursue new opportunities (PLAN Hermosa pg.19).As mentioned above,changing trends have led cities to pursue new opportunities for their Downtown districts. According to PLAN Hermosa,“development along Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue should conform to recommendations of the Downtown Revitalization Strategy to realize a town-scale Main Street environment that support pedestrian activity and local serving commerce (PLAN Hermosa pg.90).The 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy referenced in Plan Hermosa,stresses the need to utilize strategically located land resources to strengthen the economic vitality of the area and enhance the quality of life in the community as a whole and to facilitate the much needed daytime occupancies and foot traffic by spurring additional second floor office and service uses (PLAN Hermosa pg.237).Offices uses can be classified as the much needed daytime occupancies,as mentioned in the Downtown Revitalization Strategy.Daytime uses,such as office uses,can promote foot traffic in the City’s Downtown.Office uses and the employment,services and daytime activity they bring are also critical to businesses for economic growth and job creation.Allowing office uses on the ground floor meet the intent of desired daytime uses that will feed into the Downtown,which will ultimately assist with the pedestrian orientated nature of the Downtown. It is also noted in the 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy,that office development,is an important activity that can build economic support for local-serving retail and restaurant.(Downtown Core Revitalization Study pg.6).Uses that increase the day-time population,and longer stay visitation,such as office uses,will contribute to the market support for retail development in the City’s Downtown and will bolster the pedestrian realm. This report and the associated recommendations are consistent with General Plan Land Use and Design Goal 1 which aims to create a sustainable urban form and land use patterns that support a robust economy and high quality of life for residents through implementing the following policies: Land Use and Design Element City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 9 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 Goal 1. Create a sustainable urban form and land use patterns that support a robust economy and high quality of life for residents. Providing a balance of housing, employment, retail and services, recreation, culture and arts, education, and entertainment for the City’s residents and businesses helps to promote sustainability, safety, prosperity, and well-being of the community and improves the quality of life for residents. Policies: ·1.5 Balance resident and visitor needs.Ensure land uses an businesses provide for the needs of residents as well as visitors. ·1.7 Compatibility of uses.Ensure the placement of new uses does not create or exacerbate nuisances between different types of land uses. ·1.9 Retain commercial land area.Discourage the conversion of commercial land to residential uses. Goal 3. A series of unique, destination-oriented districts throughout Hermosa Beach. Well-designed districts provide space for recreational uses, creative industrial, and civic or community uses and help to increase access to jobs, provide amenities for residents, and improve the fiscal stability of the City. Policy: ·3.4 Emerging employment sectors.Strive to create districts that support increased employment activity, particularly for growing or emerging economic sectors. Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impacts are associated with the recommendation,however,potential changes to downtown use mixtures may spur potential increases to sales tax revenue from downtown retail and restaurant uses due to increased daytime occupants and foot traffic generated from a balance of offices uses.If a consultant is approved,funds would be transferred from Prospective Expenditures to cover the expenditure, which is estimated to be less than $30,000. Next Steps: After City Council direction on this matter,City staff would work with the Economic Development Committee or Planning Commission to assess and respond to Council direction and would return with recommendations to implement PLAN Hermosa goals for preserving downtown ground floor retail and restaurant uses while addressing market trends and office uses in the downtown.Direction on this matter would help the City meet its General Plan goals and policies with the necessary flexibility to adapt as the economy and nature of businesses in the Downtown changes. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 10 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0255 Attachments: 1.Downtown District Boundary on Zoning Map 2.Link to March 4, 2020 joint PC and CC study session video and agenda 3.Excerpt of Downtown Core Revitalization Study 4.Full 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 5.Planning for a Resilient Retail Landscape (APA PAS Memo) 6.Retail Realities (APA Article) 7.Tech Job Growth Continues to Create Demand for Office Space (National Real Estate Investor Article) 8.Principles and Guidelines- Reflecting the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 9.Strategic Plan 2016-2021-2031 Respectfully Submitted by: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Concur:Nicole Ellis, Associate Planner Yuritzy Randle and Melanie Emas, Assistant Planners David Blumenthal, AICP and Christy Teague, AICP, Senior Planners Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 11 of 11 powered by Legistar™ Downtown District Boundary on Zoning Map Excerpt of Downtown Core Revitalization Study accepted by Hermosa Beach City Council on February 24, 2015 p. 5-6 Within the downtown as a whole as well as within the core, there is a need to increase the day- time population to add life and vitality that goes beyond the typical recreationally oriented uses that have been historically attracted to the beach setting of Hermosa Beach. A diverse family- friendly downtown environment Hermosa Beach. Office development, whether on upper floors or in stand-alone buildings, is an important activity that can build economic support for local- serving retail and quality dining establishments. Recent office development that caters to businesses in knowledge work fields, such as finance, real estate and information, has occurred within the city primarily within downtown along Pier Avenue. This reflects a larger trend in which knowledge workers are taking advantage of the flexibility afforded by communications systems for work closer to their homes and in areas offering a high quality of life. p.8 As previously discussed, uses that increase the day-time population and longer stay visitation will contribute to the market support for retail development. HERMOSA BEACH Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy Prepared for the City of Hermosa Beach by ROMA Design Group and Economic & Planning Systems JANUARY 2014 HERMOSA BEACH Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy Prepared for the City of Hermosa Beach by ROMA Design Group and Economic & Planning Systems JANUARY 2014 Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................1 The Downtown Core .....................................................................................3 Commercial Tenanting Strategy ................................................................7 Hermosa Avenue Streetscape Improvements ....................................10 Pier Plaza and The Strand Improvements .............................................12 Hotel Development Strategy ...................................................................16 Parking Strategy ............................................................................................23 Overview of South Bay Cities DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 1 Introduction Hermosa Beach is one of three beach cities in the South Bay and together with Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach, repre- sents a resource of great value within the larger Los Angeles region. Established as independent municipalities more than one hundred years ago, they were originally resort and recre- ational settings, somewhat removed from the economic life of the land-centric city of Los Angeles to the north and east. Once only accessible by trolley and rail to the rest of the region, these cities are now very well connected to the metropolitan area and have become even more attractive places for residents. At the same time, they also serve as a regional open space and recre- ational resource for the metropolitan area and therefore have to contend with the surges of population on weekends and during the summer months. Historic census information reveals continu- ously upward trends in household income, educational levels, home ownership and land value. Upgrades and improvements to the building stock, which was built for shorter-term summer stays, have been undertaken. As the region has continued to grow and expand, the beach cities have become increasingly valuable places to live, work and play. Hermosa Beach has many features in common with Manhattan Beach to the north and Redondo Beach to the south, and is closely linked to these communities by the continuity of the public beach, the Strand along the beach and the Greenbelt. But, it is also a very distinctive place with its own issues, opportunities and chal- lenges. Hermosa Beach is the smallest of the beach communities and it is also the one that is geographically most focused on the coast. It is also more of a bedroom community, with greater out- commuting of residents to work and a smaller daytime popula- tion. At the same time, historic economic data indicates resiliency in the real estate market and generally the market potential is good for a variety of different uses, particularly with the effects of the Great Recession waning. Hermosa Beach has an attractive, small town character and a fine- grain urban fabric generally comprised of small lots and build- ings. The urban pattern is oriented to the beach and the pier, connected by the Strand and the Greenbelt and punctuated by other parks and open spaces. As the City continues to change and evolve over time, and as growth occurs, there is an ongoing concern over the surges in population and the generally nega- tive social behavior that occurs within the Pier Plaza area. These are important concerns, which may be best addressed by posi- tive changes aimed at making upgrades and investments that will attract economic enterprises and activities that will ultimately overshadow the negative aspects. 2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 P A C I F I C C O A S T H I G H W A Y H E R M O S A A V E N U E PIER PLAZAPIER AVENUECLARK FIELD CORP YARDHERMOSA VALLEY ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY CENTER CIVIC CENTER DOWNTOWN CORE Downtown Context DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 3 Over the past several months, ROMA Design Group has been working with Economic & Planning Systems (EPS), economic consultants, and the City of Hermosa Beach in developing strate- gies for the economic development of the Downtown and Civic Center areas. In the first phase of the work effort, options related to the leveraging of City-owned property were identified and evaluated. Based on direction from the City Council, the Phase 2 effort has focused within the Downtown Core. The purpose of this report is to summarize the findings of the Phase 2 work effort. The Downtown Core The Downtown Core encompasses the rectangle between 10th and 14th Streets and between the Strand and Palm Drive and is focused on Hermosa Avenue and Pier Plaza. It is part of the downtown district, which extends north to 15th Street, south to 8th Street and east along Pier Avenue to Valley Boulevard. While the upper Pier Avenue has an important relationship to the Downtown Core, it has already been the subject of a successful revitalization effort and is not the primary focus of the strategies described herein. The Downtown Core is the oldest part of Hermosa Beach, which was originally platted in the early 1900’s. Today, it has many of the characteristics of an older downtown, with buildings on relatively small parcels that have incrementally developed over time. Some of the most notable older structures were built with clear civic intent and stature, attaining heights of 40 to 60 feet. Historically, these taller buildings with large windows and high floor-to-ceiling ground floor spaces were located immediately adjacent to the sidewalk. Commercial uses were built to support the recreational nature of the beach community as well as to serve the small permanent and seasonal residential population. Landmark build- ings reflect the early identity of Hermosa Beach, including the Biltmore Hotel (now demolished), the Bijou Theater and the Bank of America and a number of mixed-use buildings with ground floor shops with upper floor office and residential uses. As the population increased, particularly after World War II, and as the pattern of shopping shifted to larger shopping centers, the nature of the downtown also underwent significant changes. Within the center of downtown at the foot of Pier Avenue, bars began to occupy buildings as commercial uses declined and relo- cated elsewhere. Now, it is important to create an environment that nurtures the increasingly stable, diverse and family-oriented population. Investing in improvements to the public realm is one of the first steps that can be made, and will signal the City’s commitment to the area. Subsequent important steps will be to better manage parking and encourage a greater variety of busi- nesses, including fine dining establishments, high quality hotels and upper floor offices that reflect the changing nature of the population and contribute to the overall downtown environment 4 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 The Lighthouse, featuring jazz on Pier Plaza, the landmark Biltmore Hotel and the Bijou Theater, made distinctive contributions to the identity and activity of Hermosa Beach. After WWII the downtown underwent significant changes and now it is poised to change in a fresh new way. DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 5 and quality of life in the city. In the future, downtown Hermosa Beach should become a place that appeals to a wide diversity of people – the surfer, the creative entrepreneur, the high tech busi- nessman and the young family with children. It should be a place that allows a diversity of groups to mutually co-exist - not a place that is dominated by one group at the expense of another. The downtown district is the heart of Hermosa Beach and should be enhanced so that it becomes, to an even greater extent than today, the focus of social life in the city. The betterment of the downtown will reflect positively on the quality of life in the com- munity as a whole. In 2010, the City invested in improvements to upper Pier Avenue that have already had significant benefits on the character and quality of that street. This report addresses what further actions should be taken to nurture positive change. As Hermosa Beach has matured as a community, the downtown has evolved as well. Still, the downtown businesses do not serve a broad cross-section of the population and provide less in the way of diverse retail and fine dining than would be expected, given the demographics of the community and the high quality assets of the area. If we look at the downtown district in its entirety, and the core area more specifically, there is a significant amount of land that is now vacant, used for parking or is underutilized. Positive Pier Avenue Improvements redevelopment of these areas will help to enhance the quality of life in the city. Critical to the transformation of the area is achieving the appropriate mix of uses and quality of development that makes Hermosa Beach a more sustainable and livable commu- nity. From a land use point of view, there are certain types of uses that can contribute to a more sociable, publicly-spirited place and a more economically viable district. Within the downtown as a whole as well as within the core, there is a need to increase the day-time population to add life and vitality that goes beyond the typical recreationally oriented uses that have been historically attracted to the beach setting of 6 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 A diverse family-friendly downtown environment Hermosa Beach. Office development, whether on upper floors or in stand-alone buildings, is an important activity that can build economic support for local-serving retail and quality dining estab- lishments. Recent office development that caters to businesses in knowledge work fields, such as finance, real estate and infor- mation, has occurred within the city primarily within downtown along Pier Avenue. This reflects a larger trend in which knowl- edge workers are taking advantage of the flexibility afforded by communications systems for work closer to their homes and in areas offering a high quality of life. Hotel development can also help to improve the vitality and economic viability of the Downtown Core by providing for over- night stay and longer visitation. There is strong market potential for hotel development on beachfront locations which are limited within Los Angeles County. Hermosa Beach is exceptionally well positioned for upscale hotel facilities on beachfront locations within the Downtown Core. In addition, if new hotel develop- ment includes an ample lobby, restaurant, spa, and other ameni- ties, it will help to create a more sociable and attractive destina- tion that will enhance its image and identity and contribute to its sense of security. Furthermore, high quality hotel development will, as with additional office uses, also provide greater market support for quality retail and restaurant establishments. DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 7 The encouragement of office and hotel uses cannot come at the expense of creating a pedestrian oriented people place with active ground level uses on key corridors and adjacent to impor- tant public spaces. In addition, creating a more active, people- oriented place must also be pursued in conjunction with quality development that respects the scale and unique character of Hermosa Beach. To realize the potential of the Downtown Core will require the pro-active pursuit of appropriate infill develop- ment as well as public-private partnerships, implementation of public parking and streetscape improvements as well as some modifications to existing zoning. Commercial Tenanting Strategy Within the Downtown Core, the prime commercial tenanting opportunities are located along Hermosa Avenue, adjacent to Pier Plaza and on the Strand. Strategic public investment and successful development of catalyst sites in these three areas – Pier Plaza, Hermosa Avenue and the Strand frontage – could dramatically enhance the appeal, sociability and security of the Downtown Core and help transform it into a vibrant center for Hermosa businesses. Today, the quality and diversity of many existing retail establish- ments is not on par with expectations of residents or potential visi- tors from other Beach Cities. For example, the current retail tenant Examples of mixed-use buildings with office above retail 8 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 mix along Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue appears to be over- represented in the health and beauty sector - uses more typical of a neighborhood center than a retail shopping district - and are under-represented in the apparel sector, where the City exhibits significant retail leakage. As previously discussed, uses that increase the day-time population and longer stay visitation will contribute to the market support for retail development. Streetscape improve- ments and public parking can also help to enhance the appeal, convenience and attractiveness of the area. In addition, zoning modifications that eliminate on-site parking requirements will help to create greater continuity and pedestrian interest. Creating a more distinctive and well-defined retail district will help to market the area as a destination and, at the same time, attract better quality shops and restaurants. Improvements to the public realm are key to the enhancement of the image and iden- tity of the Downtown Core as a retail destination. Widened side- walks and public plazas that create space for cafes and outdoor dining can also attract additional patrons. Activities that spill out and populate the public spaces communicate that this place is worth visiting - seeing people brings people. In addition, the provision of convenient on-street parking makes retail shopping appear more accessible and attractive. Furthermore, the current ever-increasing trend towards bicycling for both recreation and work trips needs to be recognized by the provision of convenient bicycle parking as well. Examples of active ground level uses DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 9P I E R P L A Z A1 3 T H S T R E E T1 1 T H S T R E E T1 0 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H C O U R T1 1 T H C O U R T1 0 T H C O U R T1 5 T H C O U R T H E R M O S A A V E N U E P A L M D R I V E M A N H A T T A N A V E N U E T H E S T R A N D Ground Level Retail and Dining Opportunities The Downtown Core is an ideal location for active ground floor uses, including retail shops, restaurants, cafes, juice bars, health clubs and a broad range of commercial establishments that will invigorate the downtown. A greater concentration and diversity of quality retail activity should be encouraged, along with a focus on smaller, local cafe and eating establishments, like the Gum Tree and Java Man on Pier Avenue have. Small snack and coffee shops (25 or fewer seats) that contribute to the local character and pedestrian orientation should be permitted within the Downtown Core. Currently, discretionary review is required. Streetscape improvements help economic vitality Lack of active ground level uses along the Strand 10 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 Hermosa Avenue Streetscape Improvements Just as Pier Avenue is the gateway to the downtown district from the east, Hermosa Avenue is an important north/south gateway into the City. It traditionally served as the “main street” to the community, providing essential goods and services for the local population. Hermosa Avenue has significant regional continuity but does not present a strong sense of arrival when it traverses the downtown core. Improvements that enhance this sense of arrival and provide a stronger sense of the downtown as a district should be considered. Just as the improvements on Pier Avenue have spurred reinvest- ment and positive changes, improvements to Hermosa Avenue between 10th and 14th Streets can strengthen the economic underpinnings of this part of the Downtown Core. A concept similar to what was successfully undertaken along Pier Avenue was favorably considered by the City Council at a recent study session in reference to the improvements planned for Hermosa Avenue. This concept would involve the provision of wider 20-foot sidewalks on the sunny east side of the street, where sidewalk cafes and outdoor seating should be encouraged, the addition of street trees and intersection and median improvements, as well as diagonal parking. From a traffic point of view, the concept would allow for flexibility in operations. Within the curb-to-curb dimension of the street, there would be one wide 14-foot southbound sharrows lane with 8 feet for parking, for a total of 22 feet. If needed, this area could also accommodate two southbound moving lanes during peak periods. In the other direction, separated by a 10-foot landscaped median or turn lanes, vehicles would travel along two 11-foot northbound lanes. In addition to movement down the street, it is anticipated that the curbside lane would be used for moving in and out of the parking spaces, and the median-side lane would accommodate bicycle movement. On the east side of the street, diagonal parking would be accom- modated within a 16-foot wide area. This could be configured as head-in parking that is preferred by retail shops or as back-in parking that is preferred by bicyclists since it offers greater visi- bility of motorists for moving bicycles. The addition of diagonal parking directly adjacent to the east side of the street would provide 30 additional on-street parking spaces. Tighter traffic lanes would also have the additional benefit of calming traffic within the Downtown Core and allow it to be perceived as a destination rather than a place to move through on the way to somewhere else. Overall, the improvements would provide convenient parking that would help expand the market potential of the street, and in combination with the streetscape improvements and the widening of the sidewalk, would also provide for a more sociable pedestrian-oriented environment. DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 11 Hermosa Avenue Streetscape Concept14TH STREET14TH CT13TH ST13TH CT11TH ST11TH CT10TH STREETPIER PLAZAPIER AVENUE20’ SIDEWALK 16’ PARKING 11’ 100’ RIGHT OF WAY 11’10’ 12’ 10’ P 10’ SW Hermosa Avenue today 12 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 Pier Plaza and the Strand Improvements The pedestrianization of Pier Plaza and the addition of Canary Island Palms undertaken in 1998 was a good first step towards reclaiming this important space within the community. Today, it is a unique resource within the City and South Bay, offering a place for people gathering right at the threshold to the Pier, the Strand and the beach. However, when it was redesigned, it was still envisioned for vehicular movement and therefore the scale and organization of the street works well for special events and when there are crowds of people using the space. The events that are planned for Pier Plaza should continue and be encouraged fur- ther, promoting activities such as a regular farmer’s market once or twice a week, that bring residents to the area and create a greater sense that the place is not only for visitors but also for residents. At the same time, the space of the plaza needs to be rescaled and made more attractive during times when fewer people are present. It should feel like a comfortable outdoor room that works when it is full of activity and when it is not. Currently the space is 450 feet long and, with a width of 100 feet, seems vacuous. Specific recommendations to benefit the scale and structure of the street would include extending the palm trees all the way to the Strand and adding elements that will make it more attractive, including lighting, landscape and banners. Furthermore, upper story uses would not only provide additional activity but provide a better scale to this wide space and addi- tional support for the retail uses along it. A significant objective of many community groups within the City is to make the Downtown Core a stronger destination for resi- dents and families as well as for visitors and nighttime entertain- ment. Since the City controls the beach and Plaza areas west of the Strand, consideration could be given to building a new and exciting children’s playground that would serve a variety of age groups as well as adult fitness areas within view of the playground. Modern Pier Plaza during a special event DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 13 0 20’40’ PIER PLAZA STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT CONCEPT Strategic Plan for Economic Development Prepared for the City of Hermosa Beach by ROMA Design Group in association with Economic & Planning Systems NOVEMBER 26, 2013THE STRANDHERMOSA AVENUE13’ WIDE POTENTIAL OUTDOOR SEATING ZONE 13’ WIDE POTENTIAL OUTDOOR SEATING ZONE NEW LIGHT FIXTURES IN EXISTING LOCATIONS 8 NEW CANARY ISLAND DATE PALMS 16 EXISTING CANARY ISLAND DATE PALMS NEW LIGHT FIXTURES IN EXISTING LOCATIONS TYPICAL BIKE PARKING AREA TYPICAL BIKE PARKING AREA4 BANNERS 22 NEW JACARANDA TREESPier Plaza Streetscape Improvement Concept Typical weekday at Pier Plaza 100’ RIGHT OF WAY 12’ 6’ 7’ 10’10’ 7’ 6’ 30’ 20’ CLEAR 14 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 trends indicate that there is a demand for this kind of combina- tion of recreational activities so that parents can exercise while their children are playing in close proximity and within view. These improvements would not only add to the activities in Pier Plaza to the east but would also enhance public access and enjoyment of the beach and the fishing and strolling activities on the pier. The development of a bicycle facilities for repair, servicing, rental and sales, could be located on the west side of the Strand right at the entrance to the pier. This would reinforce the family biking that already takes place and the diversity and mix of activities that are part of the Pier Plaza area. THE PLAZA WEST OF THE STRAND IS THE PROPOSED LOCATION FOR THE PLAYGROUND AND BIKE KIOSK Public Space Improvement Opportunities Examples of bike repair and rental kiosks DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 15 Additional Pier Plaza streetscape improvements, a bike kiosk and playground can help make Pier Plaza a more family friendly place 16 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 Hotel Development Strategy The Downtown Core is an attractive location for beachfront hotel development and historically, as well as in recent years, there have been a number of hotel projects of varying size and character and each with its own contributions to the city as a whole. The Biltmore Hotel, which has been demolished but began as the Surf and Sand Beach Club in the 1920’s and later owned by the LA Athletic Club, is reflective of a landmark hotel that set the tone for the City. The six-story, 120-room hotel with its pool, ballroom, and rooftop setting for starlight dancing and daytime sunbathing, was the social center of Hermosa Beach for many years. Today, there continues to be a few hotels in the Downtown Core and more are planned. The Sea Sprite Motel offers the price- conscious visitor a place for a short or long stay. Each of the 40 rooms has some kitchen facilities for family visits and a pool. The more recently constructed 96-room Beach House is in fractional ownership and offers both short and long stays. It has limited common area, does not have a pool, and is not a full service hotel. Also, just beyond the primary core area on Hermosa Avenue, north of 10th Street, a 30-room luxury boutique hotel (the Clash Hotel) has been approved for construction. More recently, a critical site along the Strand and Pier Plaza, has been assembled for a hotel development and is in the process of developing specific proposals. Hotel development is one of the uses allowed in the Coastal Zone, because it is in keeping with the objectives of making the coastal resources more publicly accessible. The City’s Coastal Land Use Plan permits three-story development within a 45-foot height limit, while the City’s zoning regulations limit any develop- ment to 30 feet. However, land values and operating efficiencies within the core area are such that it is difficult to develop the kinds of ground level uses that are desired along with upper level accommodations within the City’s 30 foot height limit. In addi- tion, these height limits not only restrict the height required for successful ground level publicly-oriented uses in a multi-story configuration, but they also restrict rooftop development of P I E R P L A Z A1 3 T H S T R E E T1 1 T H S T R E E T1 0 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H C O U R T1 1 T H C O U R T1 0 T H C O U R T1 5 T H C O U R T H E R M O S A A V E N U E P A L M D R I V E M A N H A T T A N A V E N U E T H E S T R A N D Hotel Opportunity Areas DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 17 amenities and facilities which can take advantage of the significant beachfront location. Hennessey’s Tavern is an example of the kind of rooftop amenity space that could be provided in conjunc- tion with a pool deck in a new hotel. A three-story height within 30 feet is a significant constraint to the development of a quality hotel facility, particularly within the constrained parcel sizes in the Downtown Core. The introduction of additional hotel accommodations is a critical component of creating a more diverse and inviting environment for residents and visitors. To achieve the greatest benefit from hotel development within the core, the qualitative aspects of the development of the public spaces, amenities and services that are provided must be addressed. Hotels historically have been a key element in establishing the unique place-making qualities of recreational areas and making them more attractive for the community as a whole. Examples abound of landmark hotels around the country and the world that have successfully achieved these qualities. They have furthered the identity of the unique settings, making them more welcoming for everyone and providing amenities that have furthered the sociability, sense of security and hospitality that contribute to a sense of place. Yosemite is a great natural environment that everyone wants to visit, but the Ahwahnee Hotel adds hospitality, comfort and iden- tity that makes Yosemite an even more special destination. La Jolla, as a tourist destination, similarly benefits from the La Valencia Hotel, through its landmark qualities and the recreational and social activities that are open to the community. A more recent example of striking success is the role the Hotel Healdsburg in northern California played in the emergence of the Healdsburg Town Square as a center of the Wine Country. We are very familiar with the story of the transformative effect that this hotel provided to the community because of our involvement in the master planning of the downtown and the development of the project. To illustrate, when we began the master planning effort, Healdsburg had a Town Plaza that was an identifiable landmark in this small town, but many of the businesses, particularly the bars around the square, catered to a rough-neck crowd that made the area feel unsafe and unwel- coming to many people. There were many elements of the Master Plan that were recom- mended to transform the nature of the area, but most importantly was the development of a hotel directly across from the Town Square on a key publicly-owned parcel. The goals of the hotel proj- ect were to not only provide for the lodging of visitors but to create a special place that would contribute to the life on the square and become a catalyst for further retail and restaurant development. That goal was achieved in the realization of Hotel Healdsburg which 18 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 Hotel Healdsburg reinforces the small town scale of its setting and brings attractive buildings and activities that helped transform the downtown DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 19 provided an architectural quality that heightened the identity and qualities of the Wine Country setting and provided a high level of amenity and a public spiritedness. The architecture is modern, but brings in and integrates landscaping in a manner that heightens the awareness of the unique qualities of the region. It also extends this approach to the public spaces by the introduction of taste- fully selected local art that emphasizes those qualities. The Hotel Healdsburg and the unique qualities it provided contributed to making Healdsburg a key destination in the Wine Country and the Town Square the sociable heart of the community. More specifically, the Hotel Healdsburg is a 3-story, 45-foot high hotel project that engages effectively the public environment of the street and the Town Square. It provides a massing and integra- tion of public and quasi-public spaces that extend the public realm into the hotel and help to make it a more inviting place. It provides a diversity of active ground level uses, including the Dry Creek Kitchen, a fine dining establishment, with an extensive outdoor seat- ing area along the street frontage, and a number of unique small shops along the streetfront that enhance the identity and experi- ence of place. The project includes a gracious lobby and adjacent casual meeting and gathering spaces as well as other separate meeting and catered dining rooms and a spa, pool area and out- door places for relaxation. Valet parking to a public off-site parking facility is also available from an attractive and well-integrated porte- cochere that does not diminish the urban qualities of the hotel. Hotel Healdsburg amenities 20 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 The landmark La Valencia Hotel is well fitted within its retail downtown setting and provides courtyard dining for visitors and residents DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 21 Hermosa Beach is a beach community that has many different qualities than Healdsburg and the development of a hotel here needs to build on the unique qualities of this place. At the same time, there is an opportunity to learn from historical precedents and the transformative qualities that benefitted Healdsburg and interpret them more specifically for how they might be applied locally. It is important that an attitude is taken that looks to the achievement of the qualitative dimensions of place-making as of at least equal value to the achievement of the room count and yield of the hotel. There are different categories of hotels, motels and inns in Hermosa Beach at different price points that provide for a diversity of visitors to the area. What could be strength- ened, however, is the creation of a distinctive, higher quality establishment that serves the more discerning visitor and that can also become a focal point for community life. The setting of the Downtown Core right at the beach and adjacent to Pier Plaza is ideal for such an establishment. To develop a quality hotel that achieves the public purpose and the desired positive spin-off effect in the Downtown Core, there are many factors that need to be addressed and overcome. Sites are small and land assembly is not easy. The existing 30-foot height limit makes it very difficult to achieve a tall ground level that graciously provides for the public spaces of the hotel and a rooftop level that would be ideally suited for special amenities and open-air functions. On the roof level, there is a possibility of outdoor dining, a pool deck and spa facilities. Currently, occupied rooftop space is counted as part of the height of the building. If the quality of life in the city and the sociability of the Downtown Core are priorities, and a distinctive hotel that helps to further these objectives is desired, then the City needs to take a pro- active role to help achieve these goals. The prospect of redevel- opment of the Mermaid Hotel site, on the north side of Pier Plaza, has been identified, but a hotel developer and operator cannot achieve all of the public-spirited qualities and spin-off effects that are desired on their own. To achieve these qualities, a public/private partnership is required. This partnership can include assistance in providing valet parking in the existing parking structure and replacing the public park- ing that is lost by constructing a large and efficient new structure on publicly-owned land on the south side of Pier Plaza. This new parking structure will not only replace the parking, but would create opportunities for other hotel and retail ventures on that side of the plaza as well. In addition, the City has land in street rights-of-way and in parking lots that could contribute to the cre- ation of a more appropriately configured site for a quality hotel. Equally important, the City should consider taking the lead in a ballot initiative for voter approval of a height limit change to 45 feet. This increase in height would be aimed at increasing 22 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 Without adding to the number of stories, a modest increase in height can help to improve the quality of hotel development in the core DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 23 the quality of development, not the intensity nor the number of stories. In addition, it would only be allowed on a limited basis and only for specific projects that clearly demonstrate achieve- ment of public objectives related to qualitative aspects including architectural and site design, publicly oriented activities on the ground floor, rooftop amenities, etc. It is important to note that the new height limit would be consistent with current Coastal Commission policies and generally is in the same area where the existing historic Bijou Building is 45 to 50 feet in height. Parking Strategy The parking strategy is intended to encourage small, indepen- dent, local businesses in the downtown district maintain the smaller scale, and small town character and manage the parking demand fluctuations more effectively, particularly since there are surges during the summer and weekends. There are two primary aspects of the parking strategy – first, the development of a public parking supply that is publicly managed with demand pricing to help control the distribution and availability of parking. The public parking can be provided for by using in-lieu fees and parking charges to help pay for the program and a specific financing plan for these will need to be developed. New public parking structures should be located to help alleviate peak loading on thoroughfares and for better traffic management. In addition to these, convenient, short term on-street parking, like what was developed on Pier Avenue, should be encouraged on Hermosa Avenue, the other major downtown retail street. The second component of the parking strategy involves modifica- tions to the existing zoning requirements for new development in support of a pedestrian-oriented district where the continuity and quality of the pedestrian experience is given a priority and a certain amount of walking to parking facilities is part of the experi- ence of place. Public Facilities and Parking Management The provision of centralized public parking facilities in beach- front locations and downtown districts is an essential component of a successful economic development strategy. The need for additional facilities in Hermosa Beach to both intercept parking demand and provide for a successful Downtown Core has long been identified. This work effort reinforces the importance of meeting these needs and identifies two strategic locations for the placement of these parking facilities. One of these would be located in the Downtown Core on City-owned property south of Pier Plaza. This is envisioned to be similar in size and character to the existing parking structure on the north side of the Plaza. The other would be located in the Community Center and/or Civic Center and would best serve the surge requirements of the recre- ational visitor, the beach-goer and parking for special events, civic and community functions and Pier Avenue retail. It is anticipated 24 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 P I E R P L A Z A1 3 T H S T R E E T1 1 T H S T R E E T1 0 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H S T R E E T1 4 T H C O U R T1 1 T H C O U R T1 0 T H C O U R T1 5 T H C O U R T H E R M O S A A V E N U E P A L M D R I V E M A N H A T T A N A V E N U E T H E S T R A N D A Public Parking Garage is needed to the south of Pier Plaza, similar to the one previously built to the north side DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 25 that each of these structures might accommodate 300 to 400 parking spaces similar to the existing downtown parking structure. The management of public parking facilities should include demand pricing and efficient parking information and control systems that provide a more effective distribution of the available supply. The Downtown Core parking structures should provide for the required commercial and hotel development on underutilized properties and public parking for existing uses and beach visi- tors. Parking between the existing and the new parking structure within the core could be redistributed between the two facilities, depending on where development is taking place. In addition to the provision of parking structures, it is important to maintain and augment, if possible, parking along the street. This parking should be time-managed and priced to emphasize short- term convenience needs and avoid being absorbed for long-term use and by employees. Street parking communicates a friendly and convenient environment and actually can help to contribute to a pedestrian-oriented environment, especially in combination with streetscape improvements. In Hermosa Beach, the parking and streetscape improvements that were implemented on Pier Avenue demonstrate the positive effect on retail activity that can be achieved. Zoning Modifications Concerns were raised in initial discussions with developers, realtors and property owners about parking requirements in the existing Zoning Code and the deterrent that they impose upon economic vitality and the ability to maintain and further the small scale vil- lage environment of downtown Hermosa Beach. In particular, a significant concern is the effect that these requirements have on the ability to encourage office development on upper floors which would be beneficial in enhancing the daytime population and thus the market support for retail and restaurant functions. Existing parking issues and requirements in Hermosa Beach were reviewed along with those of other selected beach cities. The conclusion of this effort is that there should be a greater emphasis on how parking solutions can help to create a more attractive and accessible pedestrian-oriented district, where a greater mix and intensity of activities are desired while still accommodating beach- going peak visitor demand. The following provides a series of recommended actions that would help to encourage a more pedestrian-oriented district through changes in the Zoning Code. 1. Pier Avenue, from PCH to Hermosa Avenue and including the Community and Civic Center sites and Hermosa Avenue 26 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH • JANUARY 2014 and the Downtown Core from 10th to 14th Streets should be designated as a pedestrian-oriented district, with special incentives and provisions to minimize the impact of parking and to encourage pedestrian and bicycle mobility. 2. All parking in the pedestrian-oriented district should be provided off-site, rather than the current 25% of parking for buildings with greater than a one floor-to-area ratio (FAR). This is only currently allowed in the SPA-11 zone (Pier Avenue east of Hermosa Avenue to Valley Drive) as an incentive to conserve iconic buildings (Section17.38.550(D)). 3. There should be a reduced amount of required parking for commercial (office and retail) uses within the pedestrian- oriented district. Currently one space per 250 SF is required for these uses, however, the Coastal Commission recently provided for a reduced standard of 1/333 SF, which is more consistent with other beach communities, contingent on a parking evaluation from the City which should be undertaken. 4. There should be a reduced amount of required parking for restaurant uses within the pedestrian-oriented district. Currently, one space per 1,000 SF is required. Cities such as Redondo Beach utilizes a one space per 250 SF for pedestrian-oriented districts, which should be considered in Hermosa Beach as well. 5. Outdoor seating should be encouraged for the creation of a more sociable environment within the pedestrian oriented district. The determination of the appropriate amount of outdoor seating within the public street right-of-way should be based on lot frontage length, maintaining adequate space for pedestrian circulation and considerations related to adjacencies and public safety. These are to be determined on a case-by-case basis at a staff level by the Community Development and Public Works Director. Parking require- ments for outdoor seating should be reduced appropriately to encourage the diversity of types of establishments within the downtown district and in particular within the Downtown Core. For example, in Redondo Beach, no additional parking is required for the first 12 seats of outdoor seating. 6. Parking requirements should be reduced for mixed use build- ings on a single lot that generate parking demand during different times of the day without the need for a discretionary action by the City. There are currently a variety of conditions upon which the amount of parking reduction may be allowed or a fee paid in lieu of providing parking, but a discretionary review is required. 7. Upper level office use should be encouraged to attract a lively downtown environment and provide a greater daytime popu- lation that supports retail and restaurant uses. Parking for DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION STRATEGY 27 upper level office use should be reduced and located off-site in shared parking and public parking facilities. 8. Vehicular parking requirements should be reduced in exchange for the provision of additional bicycle parking, beyond what is already required by the City. This provision is currently limited to development along Pier Avenue. An equivalence of 4 bicycle spaces for one car space, up to 20% of the parking required for non-residential projects should be considered (which is the provision allowed in the City of Los Angeles and other cities’ zoning codes). This includes the required bicycle parking and any additional bicycle parking. 9. For an existing non-restaurant use that is converting to restau- rant use and whose parking requirements are met in common facilities within the pedestrian-oriented district, a credit against the future parking requirements should be allowed, based upon the zoning requirements of the existing use. Currently this is not allowed for some types of restaurants in the downtown district. 10. Parking requirements for commercial uses within the pedes- trian-oriented district should be allowed in common facili- ties within a quarter mile walking distance. This is currently only allowed for second floor office space as an incentive to conserve iconic buildings in SPA-11 zone along Pier Avenue. 11. Parking requirements for commercial uses within the pedes- trian-oriented district should be based on a net usable building square footage basis, that is, not including for example, bathrooms, hallways, lobbies, service, storage and mechanical rooms. 1 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 American Planning Association Planning Advisory Service Creating Great Communities for All PAS MEMO January/February 2020 Planning for a Resilient Retail Landscape By Bobby Boone, aicp, and Rick Liu, aicp Retail is a fundamental part of the everyday experience for people and their communities. The goods and services that fulfill the needs of daily life also occupy our buildings and activate corridors. The retail industry was created to meet both these needs, and complementary policies have helped to ensure that retail generates taxes for municipalities to function, increases employment, and contributes to new business starts. This system in the United States has resulted in a proliferation of stores driven by a desire for additional retail by nearly every community. Planners too dream of stores, coffee shops, and restau- rants that flank vibrant commercial corridors and line shop- ping centers. However, headlines full of a new landscape are threatening this dream. Recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings show that national, publicly traded brand retailers are closing at a faster rate than they are opening, many filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Storefronts remain vacant or are populated with less desirable retailers and other uses, and e-commerce is serving a larger share of customers every day. These are our new retail realities. The goal of this PAS Memo is to provide insights into many of these trends and to offer strategies for planners as they deploy tools to help their communities adjust. The Memo com- mences with a definition of retail, followed by a discussion of retail’s current state and how retailers are adapting, so planners can understand the forces at play in their communities and implement strategies to develop a resilient retail landscape. Defining Retail Retail is the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers and is the industry of such selling. There- fore, retailers are the parties responsible for selling; they include the shops and restaurants we patronize. These shops and restaurants are often separated into three categories (Figure 1) to describe how they function within a given market: Figure 1. The three categories of retail, from left: Neighborhood Goods & Services; Food & Beverage; and General Merchandise, Apparel, Furniture, and Other. Photos by Flickr users, from left, Laurie Avocado (CC BY 2.0), La Citta Vita (CC BY-SA 2.0), and Bella Ella Boutique (CC BY-SA 2.0). 2 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 ●Neighborhood Goods & Services (NG&S): Retailers in this category are often associated with routine errands; they include grocery stores, florists, dry cleaners, barbershops and salons, and other similar businesses. Customers are typically not willing to travel long distances to meet this need, and so this retail category is most prevalent in communities of all sizes and types (with the exception of full-service grocery stores, which low-income, minority, and other underserved communities struggle to attract and retain). ●Food & Beverage (F&B): This category comprises busi- nesses associated with eating and drinking outside of the home— e.g., restaurants, coffee and pastry shops, bars, and breweries and distilleries. Consumer behavior for this category widely varies based upon the experience sought. Some customers travel great distances for special occasions or to meet loved ones, while many aren’t willing to travel far for a daily coffee fix or for a quick bite to eat. ●General Merchandise, Apparel, Furniture, and Other (GAFO): Most people primarily associate this category with “retail,” as these stores are most common in shopping malls and sell products such as apparel, footwear, elec- tronics, home goods, and jewelry. These retailers often rely on customers from a larger geography than the pre- vious two categories, as GAFO purchases are less frequent on average. Success for retailers in each category relies on a sustained customer base. Historically, that is why, in many communities, retail follows or is aligned with population and income growth. This trend is linked with evolving consumer behaviors, which, for the purposes of this PAS Memo, are divided into two groups: (1) convenience/needs-based shopping and (2) destination/ experiential shopping. Convenience and needs-based shopping behaviors rely on the ability to easily obtain frequently purchased goods and services. Shoppers following this behavior sometimes forgo price or quality for ease and speed of purchase. Convenience shopping predominantly has consisted of NG&S, as well as some F&B retailers such as coffee shops and a neighborhood restaurant, but also applies to GAFO shops. If someone needs an emergency shirt after the coffee fix became a coffee prob- lem, they will likely seek the closest store to make it to their business meeting with minimal delay. Alternatively, conve- nience and needs-based shopping has become linked with many e-commerce purchases. For example, if a person needs a replacement pair of jeans and fell in love with their most recent pair, they may purchase the same pair online with shipping to their doorstep. Conversely, destination/experiential shopping behaviors are common among customers patronizing the GAFO subcat- egories—for which people tolerate traveling longer distances to compare product prices and quality—and increasingly in F&B, especially while traveling or celebrating a special occa- sion. In the current environment where retailers are struggling to remain open, many brands are prioritizing destination and experiential customer behavior to drive sales. The Changing World of Retail Real Estate Because customers across the world can buy products and ser- vices through e-commerce, the purpose of retail real estate is shifting to provide more nimble opportunities for brands who sell locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. While retail brands still value storefronts, they increasingly use them for the “billboard effect,” which enables the brand to expose itself to customers in person. However, once a cus- tomer is familiar with a company and its products, they might opt to complete purchases online. This means distribution hubs previously used solely for in-store inventory fulfillment are now used for e-commerce shipments, and consequently, retailers opt to cut overhead costs by reducing storefront square footage occupied (decreasing their footprint and leas- ing smaller spaces). In the near term, retailers are electing to operate with fewer storefronts in general; in the longer term, retailers may be redeploying more strategically in new places with smaller storefronts. Although this shift increases retail vacancy and is con- tributing to chronic vacancy in less competitive locations, it improves the pedestrian experience—the “billboard effect” necessitates retailers to be in well-trafficked areas with limited distance between them. When combined, the visual interest along a corridor (interior or exterior) is more captivating. Furthermore, with the shift in business to online sales, standard retail leasing terms—such as high lease rates and long durations—have become less attractive, often resulting in a reluctance to sign traditional seven- to 10-year leasing commitments. One resulting phenomenon is the increasing popularity of pop-up spaces, temporary retail storefronts (open for as short as a day) that enables a brand to market to a new community and to test sales potential for future longer-term leases. These storefronts are most common in high-pedestrian-traf- ficked neighborhoods and alongside other retailers, but more recently, pop-up stores have been used in revitalizing commu- nities to socialize customers to the neighborhood or corridor. While pop-up shops require increased staff time to execute regularly and can result in a decreased revenue for the proper- ty owner if not activated regularly, brands often absorb these costs in exchange for the flexibility. But, how did we get here? Homogeneity of Brick-and-Mortar Retail Throughout time and across the world, society has relied on the need for physical locations to serve as the hubs of de- livering goods and services. In America, this need for “brick- and-mortar” locations has resulted in a multilayered, complex system designed to support various components of the traditional retail industry. And while brick-and-mortar retail is something that local communities associate with their iden- tities, the proliferation of physical storefronts has contributed to an abundance of retail relative to other countries: 26 square feet per person in the United States versus 2.5 square feet per person in Europe (Mackel and Dunning 2019). This abundance of stores and goods and services offered in every community seemingly disregards the unique char- 3 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 acteristics of communities across the country. For example, homogeneous suburban retail corridors and shopping centers exist throughout the nation (Figure 2), a phenomenon that is slowly making its way to tenanting practices of urban cores. This is driven by risk-averse banks that require developers to have credit-worthy tenants to underwrite their development projects. The tenants that meet this “credit-worthy” profile are limited to mostly national retailers or larger regional brands, resulting in the same tenant mix from project to project. Stores, too, are homogeneous. Shelves in a wide range of grocers are lined with hundreds of thousands of similarly branded items, and different department stores sell compara- ble items on identical stainless-steel racks. Many of these stores lack visible, substantial investments in their physical footprint or their employee training. As such, stores do not provide the unique in-store designs or tailored experiences by salesclerks increasingly demanded by modern consumers, who can easily shift their shopping behavior from one store to the next with- out much consideration for loyalty. Loyalty previously could be depended on to drive sales for certain brands, but loyalty is now challenged by the amount of information and other options readily available online, as discussed further below. It is important to note that homogeneity is not necessarily a goal of retailers, but results from a complex production and distribution system designed to streamline operations and to reward retailers that determine ways to perfect it. For example, when a business owner decides she would like to sell luggage in a storefront on Main Street, USA, the owner must design the luggage, find and purchase the materials, distribute this materi- al to the factory for manufacturing, and ship the assembled product to that Main Street location. Each step of this process adds an additional cost to the final price of sale. The output of this layered process of manufacturing and distribution has traditionally been a retail storefront, where the high fixed cost of store operations—which include expenses such as rent, staff, inventory, and software—are added to the price the cus- tomer ultimately pays. For this business to survive, achieving economies of scale associated with large purchase orders and numerous stores is nearly a requirement. The E-Commerce Disruption The vulnerabilities from the commodification of retail have been particularly exposed with the rise of e-commerce: the activity of buying or selling of products or services over the In- ternet. E-commerce has grown from two percent of total retail sales in 2000 to nearly 11 percent in 2019 and shows no sign of slowing down (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 2019). A recent survey indicated that 96 percent of Americans with internet access had made an online purchase, and more importantly, 80 percent of them had made an online purchase within the past month (Moore 2016). Today, few aspects of our shopping expenditures remain untouched by e-commerce, from boutique goods to weekly groceries. Not only is this disrupting brick-and-mortar retail businesses, but it is fundamentally changing the way retailers market and transact with their customers (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 2019). How has e-commerce changed the industry, and how are retailers adapting to become more resilient? First, it is important to understand that e-commerce offers certain advantages to consumers—and businesses—and it has completely revolutionized the act of shopping. These advan- tages build upon evolving consumer tastes rooted in managing purchase decisions based on information at our fingertips, on our increased price sensitivity (given record levels of student debt shouldered by younger consumers), and on our growing interest in socially conscious products. The following five “Cs” of e-com- merce begin to unpack these advantages (Pilkington 2019). Choice. Today, customers have access to merchandise across the global logistics and delivery network with a click of a button. Information on merchandise—price, quality, fit, user experience—is widely available and can be filtered and select- ed at a granular level, resulting in consumers that are highly selective with demanding standards that are difficult for brick- and-mortar retail to easily satisfy. On the flip side, retailers with an online presence have never had a wider range of customers within reach than they do today, and niche items are available to the world of online shoppers. Cost. With the plethora of available online information on retail items, it is easier than ever for consumers to price-com- pare items they’re interested in. It is all too common for customers to walk in a store and have their interest piqued by an item, only to check online to see if it is cheaper through various other retailers. But cost advantages from e-commerce also apply to brick-and-mortar retailers. Existing brick-and-mor- tar retailers may no longer need to keep as much inventory on-site, given that they increasingly have an online presence and inventory can be stored in warehouses in less costly locations still connected to distribution networks. This practice offers an opportunity to downsize retail storefronts (regardless of independent ownership), which reduces both the rent and operational costs. Figure 2. A typical suburban retail center in Rockville, Maryland. Photo by Rick Liu. 4 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 Convenience and Control. Shopping has never been more convenient. With the growing ubiquity of smartphones and access to the internet at nearly all times, items from all around the world can be delivered to your door at the push of a button or tap of a screen. This is not only true for general merchandise and boutique goods—for which one would want to spend time comparing prices and products—but also for daily consumables, with services such as grocery delivery and curbside pickup increasingly being offered. Furthermore, the ability to control when and how to shop is particularly beneficial to customers who can’t easily get to a retail store, whether because of a physical disability, lack of access to a car, long or odd work hours, or other inconve- niencing factors. For retailers, additional data on customer purchases has allowed them to more cost effectively centralize warehousing and production. This results in shorter turnover cycles and more efficient inventory management for businesses making logistical and fulfillment decisions (MacKenzie, Meyer, and Noble 2013). However, this nuanced data also renders a brick- and-mortar presence superfluous for some. Customer Relationship Building. All the online shopping we do leads to a treasure trove of data about us for retailers. Businesses now know what we look at and what we buy, and can tailor pricing, products, and marketing campaigns to their core customer base. This helps businesses spend each dollar more effectively. This is essential, as customers—particularly younger ones—have less loyalty to older, more established brands and are deliberate about seeking brands that convey values, principles, or lifestyles they share. Brick-and-Mortar Adaptation Strategies As stated earlier, e-commerce is not going away, and willingly or reluctantly, virtually all retailers with a physical brick-and- mortar presence are finding ways to adapt to this trend. Here is how some are adapting. Showrooming Certain retailers understand that their in-store product selection will never be able to compete with what customers can find online. As a result, they are turning their stores into “showroom” floors that serve as de facto marketing locations for their prod- ucts. Some will keep a minimum amount of inventory, while others may keep no inventory at all, directing customers to buy their products online and warehousing and distributing them from more cost-effective locations. Showrooming Adaptation Strategy This Warby Parker showroom is designed as an eyeglass library with multiple pairs of the same frame for customers to try on in-store. The knowledgeable staff will assist with frame selection and order placement. The product will be manufactured off-site and delivered to a customer several days later. Warby Parker in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bobby Boone. Bonobos, similarly, has an extremely knowledgeable staff, which will measure customers to recommend the perfect size and desired fit. One product in each size is held in-store with an option to order in-store or online. Products are then delivered from a warehouse within three days. Bonobos in Washington, D.C. Photo by Bobby Boone. 5 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 Experience-Driven Retail Given that customers can acquire mostly anything they want online, what motivates them to leave their proverbial couch? Similar to placemaking, which gives users a sense of place and experience, many retailers are curating an experience for their customers in their stores. This means less room dedicated to product shelving and more room for activities such as food or cooking, entertainment, demonstrations, design features, and personalization. Not only is this “experience” something absent from online transactions, experience-led activities consistent with the values and image of the retailer help immerse the customer in their brand. Experience-Driven Brick-and-Mortar Approaches Bass Pro Shop at the Memphis Pyramid is located in a former sports arena in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to selling merchandise found across its typical outlets, it includes other outdoor hunting-themed amenities such as a cypress swamp with alligators and duck aviaries, a full-service 100-plus room hotel called Big Cypress Lodge, an under- water-themed bowling alley and restaurant, and the Ducks Unlimited National Waterfowling Heritage Center. Bass Pro Shop, Memphis Pyramid. Photo by Trev0B/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). The new Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic flagship store in Tysons Corner, Virginia, offers a pub that serves alcoholic beverages to accompany the shopping experience, a game room and food hall to pacify children or the inner child, and a slew of demonstration stations and amenities, such as a pineapple corer and orange juicer to aid with tedious tasks often avoid- ed at home. Whole Foods Market bar in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Photo by Rick Liu. Restaurant Integration In the same vein as experience-driven retail, more and more non-food and drink retailers are integrating restaurants and food service into their stores. Restaurants themselves are one of the most reliable forms of experience-led retail. Integrating them into a retail space helps a retailer entice foot traffic to the store, promote brand immersion (since it encourages customers to linger), and provides supplemental revenue from food and drink sales. Curated Experiences at Brick-and-Mortar Retail Anthropologie, an upscale clothing and home goods retailer primarily aimed at women, opened a 24,000-square- foot store in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, that features a restaurant, home design center, beauty boutique, and shoe salon. Terrain Café is a garden-themed, full-service restaurant that serves a seasonal rotation of garden-inspired dishes, along with beer and wine. This helps augment the social and community-based experience of the company’s image. Anthropologie’s Terrain Café, Bethesda, Maryland. Photo by Bobby Boone. 6 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 On-Site and In-Store Co-Tenancy Retailers receive significant benefits from having a physical presence, and online-only or specialty retailers are beginning to take notice. In certain cases, large retailers like department stores are choosing to lease their square footage to specialty retailers, sometimes creating a “store-within-a-store.” This not only helps the retailer reduce leasing costs through sublease income, but also enables retailers to offer fresh and complementary products to attract customers who may not otherwise frequent the store. On-Site and In-Store Co-Tenancy Walmart has accepted the need to activate its properties with additional uses both in-store and on its oversized parking lots. This has resulted in the Walmart Reimagined concept, which seeks to pair its real estate with food halls, food trucks, container parks, and new retail tenants in-store and on-site. Walmart Reimagined concept for Loveland, Colorado. Image copyright Walmart and MMA 2018, All Rights Reserved. Convenience Everlasting Given our continued need to purchase daily consumables and staples near where we live and work, convenience shops are taking advantage of their real estate positioning at the heart of our communities to serve convenience/needs-based shopping behaviors. As such, the ability to tout a diverse product mix, including fresh produce, and offer pick-up/drop-off centers for e-commerce purchases are becoming commonplace. Smaller-footprint discount stores (versus the big box store of yesteryear) are meeting needs in close proximity to consumers’ homes and offices without the need to wait days and, more recently, hours to receive the convenience goods needed. Addition- ally, partnerships with delivery companies and e-commerce brands are proving valuable, especially in more exurban and rural markets. Growing Delivery and E-Commerce Capabilities Walgreens has recently established a partnership with FedEx to serve as a pick-up/drop-off location for packages, aiding the e-commerce community with the last-mile delivery chal- lenges (e.g., concerns about safety/packages being stolen, inability to make it to a stand- alone FedEx store to drop-off returns). Walgreens with in-store FedEx pickup location, Chicago. Photo by Ann Dillemuth. Strategies to Support Resilient Brick and Mortar Local governments throughout the nation are grappling with these realities and are adjusting their vantage points and de- velopment practices to adapt. The following strategies within the purview of these governments have proven effective. Managed Expectations Many communities across the nation are still chasing the retail of yesteryear—a bustling mall or shopping district with hun- dreds of thousands of square feet of shops and restaurants. For example, community members often overstate their shopping behaviors to support more retail than is possible or want to du- plicate another neighborhood’s retail mix without understand- ing retail site selection practices. This desire by community members then manifests in area plans that drive the practices of planning departments and economic development entities to push for additional retail. For example, in 2018, Applebee’s closed 106 restaurants in underperforming locations and opened seven in new locations based on revamped criteria, resulting in a 2.3 percent increase in sales over all stores (Dine Brands Global, Inc. 2018). Apple- bee’s strategy to reposition itself by opening several dozen new stores over the next 10 years is driven by formulaic site selection practices, often resulting in opening stores in similar neighborhood typologies. Departing from that approach will contribute to greater risk and limit the ability to receive addi- tional investors or support from lenders. In hopes of attracting desired brands like Applebee’s, yet not understanding their practices, many underserved com- munities have commissioned their own retail market studies. 7 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 However, studies in such underserved communities have a tendency to create grandiose development and attraction strategies that focus more on economic development and marketing and have not resulted in new retailers opening doors in the near term. As such, communities may need a different approach. Instead of focusing on attracting a national brand that will rou- tinely choose the strongest markets in the region, an approach that grows retailers from the local economy may be more realistic for this community typology. This requires the commu- nity to accept and adopt emerging entrepreneurs and regional brands, but also requires a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem to provide technical assistance, flexible financing and funding, and other supports for the businesses to thrive. Communities that are fortunate enough to prove themselves as strong markets with local retailers often then attract national retailers who see them as viable locations with a lack of institu- tional competition. Such communities may then need to “switch gears” and enact policies to help preserve locally grown busi- nesses from displacement to ensure a healthy retail mix. Finally, managing expectations relies on sound market data that demonstrates the breadth of possibilities in the current retail realities. These expectations are then reliant on effective community engagement with political and commu- nity-based stakeholders to determine what is most appropri- ate for that neighborhood. A strategy to get to the root of what the community really wants may be helpful in separating out popular retailers and retail types from the perceived benefit. For example, residents may idealistically want Starbucks to join their retail corridor but are truly just seeking a “third place” to drink coffee with friends. In this case, an existing retailer or established community gath- ering space could add coffee and comfortable seating to serve this need and augment its own bottom line. Asking the right questions is essential and can result in more sustainable results. Maximized Real Estate Viability In real estate, the mantra “location, location, location” is repeat- ed to describe the power of place in the value of a property. This value represents itself as retail sales potential and is often attributed to the physical characteristics and businesses that surround a site. As many shopping centers’ and districts’ occupancy rates are decreasing, their value wanes and they undergo cycles of disinvestment (Figure 3): If the value of the property is low and the owner is unable to command a rental rate high enough to reinvest in the property, a series of cyclical outcomes result, yielding exacerbated conditions of the property. There is an opportunity to disrupt this cycle by building upon areas of retail strength in a community. An elemental way to disrupt the cycle of disinvestment is to ensure each retailer is accessible and visible to its customer base. Many entrepreneurs in search of cheaper real estate will ignore this strategy, discounting the impacts of consumers’ abilities to see and access the storefront on resulting sales. In national brand corporate site selection practices, the factors of accessibility and visibility have typically manifested as criteria for minimum traffic counts (vehicular and pedestrian) and population density (residential, employee, and visitor) abutting and surrounding the site. Additionally, corporations require opportunities for prominent, highly visible signage to help customers quickly identify their location. It should be noted, however, that with the increase of infor- mation available on cell phones, location may be becoming less critical in certain cases. For example, curious diners looking for a great restaurant can easily search Yelp to find the newest or best dining offerings to meet their wants based on reviews and ratings. Once selected, the diner can get GPS directions with a click of a link. Although customers are increasingly finding shops and restaurants from a smartphone, retailers still rely on their neighborhoods for exposure to potential new customers. For this reason, a greater diversity of tenants exists in more walkable markets, as unfamiliar tenants can use window displays to attract new customers into their stores. This phenomenon is strengthened with complementary ten- ants—i.e., multiple retailers with shared target audiences— and contiguous storefronts not interrupted by gaps in retail street frontage. This will result in clustered retail footprints within communities, with swaths of retail real estate in other locations underutilized. These old storefronts will require creative reuse strategies. It is also important to understand that brick-and-mortar re- tail serves as a cog in the supply chain network, and it is start- ing to serve as a complement to e-commerce. As such, store locations must be logistically compatible. As storefronts are increasingly used for e-commerce delivery hubs and trucks and vans of all sizes continue to exacerbate traffic conditions, adequate loading and delivery systems addressing curbside management, building and site design, and other elements are needed. Modernized, Flexible Storefronts The commodification of retail has also contributed to an inventory of unusable or undesirable building shells, as retailers Figure 3. Retail real estate cycle of disinvestment. Courtesy Bobby Boone. 8 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 have established prototypes for their developments to cut costs associated with new designs for every store. This results in branded architecture that can make reuse challenging. Many retailers are reluctant to occupy a vacated Pizza Hut or McDon- ald’s with their iconic hat or arches. Also, large box retail spaces such as Walmart are difficult to re-lease or subdivide due to building footprints of over 100,000 square feet and comparably high ceiling heights. With retailers occupying less square footage and con- stantly responding to shifting marketing realities, the next generation of retail real estate is becoming nimble enough to provide space for larger tenants, but to also meet the needs of retailers seeking studio apartment-sized spaces. For exam- ple, one of the highest-rated restaurants in the nation, Bad Saint in Washington, D.C., has 24 seats in approximately 1,100 square feet. In many jurisdictions, retailers and restaurants of this size are not promoted as an option for developers or permitted by regulations. Further exacerbating the viability of restaurants, many jurisdictions have laws that mandate food-to-alcohol sales ratios limiting the sales opportunity for bar-centric purveyors. The retail community has responded to this need of smaller spaces with the rise of brands co-locating inside of national retailers (as mentioned above) and food halls, among other approaches. Food halls provide aspiring restauranteurs the chance to try a brick-and-mortar location with limited risks, as the buildout costs of a commercial kitchen and the marketing needed to attract a new customer base are provided by the property owner. Food halls also align with evolving consumer behavior, as they feature several curated cuisine options that can appeal to a curious palate at a lower cost than similar options in a full-service restaurant. Other retail typologies (such as pop-up shops, mobile vending, and in-store co-tenancy strategies) offer similar benefits as food halls. Actions for Planners Understanding the retail industry is extremely vital to planners, because activating our built environment with people, particu- larly at the street level, is chiefly dependent on the health and performance of brick-and-mortar. Although this article has explored the importance of retail trends and changing consumer preferences, planners do in fact play a large role in influencing the retail in their own communi- ties. Resilient retail can be achieved by managing a shift of local regulations, codes, and designs from those that are specific and prescriptive, to those that become more adaptable and negotiable. It should be underscored that negotiation applies both to developers and retailers of proposed projects as well as to communities on the trade-offs they are willing to accept to achieve a future vision. Being thoughtful about how to rethink or redesign certain regulations “on the books” or existing practices can lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for both the community and retailers of the future. Below are some of these resilient actions that planners can take to help their communities evolve along- side industry changes, categorized by planning roles. Community Planning Discuss Community Change and Trade-offs Promote ongoing discussion with communities, planning com- missioners, and economic development officials on changes in the retail industry, and raise trade-offs associated with neighborhood desires (e.g., a local sit-down restaurant) versus tenanting trends (e.g., shift towards fast-casual eateries). ●Opportunities for discussion include comprehensive plan- ning updates, small area plans, and briefings. ●Rather than chase unrealistic popular retailers or retail types, probe the underlying desires the community has for such retail (e.g., a coffee shop not just for coffee, but for “third space”) and foster discussion around whether these desires can be fulfilled by other retail types or even alterna- tives to retail. Promote discussion about potential neighborhood trade- offs associated with e-commerce logistical needs (i.e., closer-in warehouses, increased truck and delivery vehicle traffic) and e-commerce service to residents (i.e., timely deliveries, better coverage, more environmentally conscious). ●While not a substitute for retail activity, logistics functions such as warehousing, supply chain management, and transportation also offer valuable employment and eco- nomic development opportunities for communities. Promote Neighborhood or Convenience Retail Educate the community on the value and resilience of con- venience retail serving daily needs (e.g., pharmacies, banks), as part of plan visioning and expectation setting. While less exciting than GAFO stores, such retail is far more resilient to e-commerce and likely to endure. ●Generally, experience-led destination retail should be expected to survive only in top-tier, highest-trafficked locations. Beware of Spreading “Retail Everywhere” Be careful of overextending commercially zoned land and den- sity in hopes of new retail and economic development. Shop- ping centers will compete for limited retail demand, resulting in lower sales productivity and rents for retail spaces overall. ●Intentionally consider the areas to cluster retail with the sup- port of an understanding of the market as well as consensus on where to target public infrastructure and incentives. Zoning and Regulatory Compliance Allow More Flexible Uses Expand the list of permitted by-right uses in retail zones when possible, as popular retail alternatives such as beverage production and entertainment activities begin to overlap into retail centers. This list can begin as limited or conditional uses. Promote the ability to integrate retail categories, (e.g., restau- 9 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 rants with apparel) within the same storefront, as retailers look for new ways to diversify revenue. Rather than restricting uses outright, foster discussion on what sensible protections for neighborhood compatibility look like, regardless of use. ●Identifying a list of guiding principles that the community can agree on enables retail to adapt more quickly to chang- ing yet undeveloped concepts, while expediting approvals based on a review of conditions rather than uses. Explore the integration of light industrial uses into commer- cial districts to aid in last-mile delivery services for e-commerce activities, including evolving methods such as drone hubs, as the Federal Aviation Administration recently granted UPS the approval to explore delivery systems that enable drones to fly beyond sight and to be compensated for such delivery. Modernize parking ratios to be appropriate by retail subcat- egory. For example, a typical parking ratio for retail is four spac- es per 1,000 square feet. However, parking demand for many small-footprint grocery stores (less than 15,000 square feet) is often greater on a per square foot basis than parking demand for large furniture showrooms, even though their required parking ratios are the same in many communities. Design and Development Review Encourage Walkability and Placemaking Push for design elements of greater walkability and placemaking in retail projects, such as contiguous storefronts, clustering, and storefront transparency, to stay market resilient in the long term. ●Remember that public realm elements—sidewalks, activat- ed open space, shading and lighting, benches—unlock the full benefits of street activation and placemaking. ●Consider installing non-auto mobility solutions to encour- age foot traffic, such as bike share or electric scooters. Incrementalism may be necessary in transitioning land- scapes from the auto dominated to the pedestrian in order for retail to be viable in the short term. ●Seek win-wins. For example, a new strip center off a highway needs to have clear signage and access from the road, but planners should push for pedestrian scaled “main streets” within the project with smaller retail offerings that encourage people to walk. Recognize the Interdependence of Other Project Elements In reviewing mixed use projects, recognize that walkable retail is highly dependent on supporting residential, office, and hotel de- velopment within walking distance to serve as a customer base, which means greater density and often greater building heights. ●Ensure adequate physical connections for bicycle, pedestri- an, and other modes of non-auto travel. ●Be thoughtful of how certain exactions such as open space—which often competes with retail for the most vis- ible and valuable parcels of a project—should be arranged so as not to jeopardize retail viability. Establish curbside management programs and other loading and delivery systems to reduce the impacts of e-commerce on the current road network and the ability to receive and send packages. Keep Retail Building Spaces Flexible When possible, discourage new large-format or irregularly shaped, customized retail spaces that are difficult to re-lease upon a tenant vacating. Simpler, rectangular “vanilla” retail spaces arrayed next to one another are often the most resilient because they can grow or shrink alongside business needs—they can be easily subdivided, assembled, or adapted to new uses such as office or residential. In some communities, building codes may need to be reevaluated and amended towards standards that allow spaces to be easily and quickly adapted to different uses. ●Encourage floor plans to have the ability to subdivide into small (1,000 square feet or smaller) bays during design and project review, even if the initial tenant plans to take more space. ●Competitive dimensions today include higher ceilings (at least 14 feet or higher) and deeper spaces (65 feet or more, in efforts to accommodate kitchens for restaurants in the back). Economic Development Grow Local Encourage growth of local, independent retail—whether through regulations or incentives—as it is more resilient against e-commerce, improves the retail mix, and contributes to the local economy. ●Regulations can take the form of carrots and, in the stron- gest markets, sticks. ❍“Carrot”: Montgomery County, Maryland, codified the provision of smaller retail spaces (less than 5,000 square feet for small businesses, for a minimum period of six years) as one of the community benefit options for project approval (Zoning Code, §57-4.7.3.D.7; see also Commercial/Residential and Employment Zones: Incentive Density Implementa- tion Guidelines, p. 44). ❍“Stick”: San Francisco adopted a “formula retail” ordi- nance that limits or restricts chain stores (according to precise criteria for chains) in certain neighborhoods (Planning Code, §303.1). Invest in deeper relationships with the small business and entrepreneurial communities to maximize the dollar-for-dollar impact on technical assistance. 10 American Planning Association | planning.org PAS MEMO — JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 In addition to the variety of economic incentives and programs available, economic development officials and small business navigators need to provide the ongoing mentorship and support critical to helping small businesses stay motivated and ultimately afloat during inevitable ups and downs. Create and Program Retail Districts Use public or privately owned open spaces for programing special events that can attract further foot traffic to retail shops. Canvass businesses and commercial property owners to assess interest in forming a distinct, branded retail district that can infuse a sense of identity and place to an area that lacks it. ●Coordinate and standardize features like storefront design, signage, operating hours, and promotions. ●Leverage shared parking arrangements to offer relief from minimum parking requirements. Conclusion Planners in the United States are confronted with the great challenge to catch up with and get ahead of retail real estate trends. They should understand they have a great deal of influ- ence in ensuring that the goods and services needs of com- munities can be properly met in order to help neighborhood commercial corridors remain active. Forward thinking and intentional design—of places, buildings, and regulations—with an eye towards second- and third-order effects are key to realizing and delivering retail resiliency. One doesn’t need to look far to see how commercial building typologies of yesteryear, such as big box stores and re- gional malls, have proved challenging to retrofit and no longer serve the fast-growing segments of retail. Conversely, walkable environments have lasted centuries and remain common in many countries predating America. It’s a “back to the future” idea: the elements of convenience, experience, and all the oth- er advantages possessed by successful new retail models align with the characteristics of walkable, multimodal communities that have existed for centuries. At the same time, the demand for a robust e-commerce and delivery framework in these neighborhoods remain un- abated. Planners should seize these opportunities by design- ing a regulatory network to enable the best conditions for ever-evolving retail, being an honest broker with communities about what retail changes mean for them and how to adapt, designing buildings and streets to host a myriad of users (e.g., people, trucks, drones), and being ready to quickly pivot with the industry. About the Authors Bobby Boone, aicp, is the founder and chief strategist at &Access, a consulting practice with a niche at the crossroads of retail real estate, entrepreneurship, and underserved commu- nities He is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, most recently for the course “Preserving Culturally Relevant Retail Nodes.” Rick Liu, aicp, is a former economic planner with the Mont- gomery County Planning Department, where he oversaw com- prehensive retail strategies for downtown Bethesda, Maryland, the county’s largest commercial activity center, as well as for Montgomery County at large. 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Learn more at planning.org/pas. ©2020 American Planning Association. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means without permission in writing from APA. PAS Memo (ISSN 2169-1908) is published by the American Planning Association, which has offices at 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601-5927, and 1030 15th St. NW, Suite 750 West, Washington, DC 20005-1503; planning.org. Planning July 2018 IN THIS ISSUE: Retail Realities Retail Realities Rebuilding economic resiliency as brick and mortar goes to pieces. With just 3,000 square feet, Nordstrom Local in West Hollywood, California, has no inventory; instead, it's billed as a service-focused concept store, where customers can meet with personal stylists, pick up items ordered online, and have their clothing purchases altered. Photo courtesy Nordstrom. By Jeffrey Spivak For years the Oakland, California, suburb of Pittsburg followed a traditional playbook in its efforts to revitalize its downtown: It tried to lure retailers. First, it focused on trying to replace the JCPenney and Montgomery Ward department stores that closed. That didn't work out. Later, the city of 70,000 turned its attention to filling the smaller retail spaces along its main drag. Despite that effort, the downtown strip remains pockmarked with vacancies. Now, with a major retail disruption sweeping the country and record numbers of store closings, Pittsburg's planning commission and staff decided to try something different. Earlier this year, the city approved revisions to its retail-only zoning classifications to allow a variety of new uses in downtown's ground-floor, street-fronting spaces. The new uses range from offices to fitness facilities. The idea is to liven up the street with some pedestrian activity without relying on retail. One formerly vacant retail space has been replaced by a karate studio. "We're trying to open downtown up to other types of businesses that will get feet on the ground and turn it into a vibrant environment in a different way," says Kristin Pollot, AICP, Pittsburg's planning manager. "Of course, we always want retail. But we've come to the realization that we're not going to get a lot of it anymore." Cities large and small across the U.S. are beginning to come to that same realization. 2017 Retail Store Closings 1,470: Radio Shack 700: Payless ShoeSource 358: Sears and Kmart 190: GameStop Source: FGRT The goods-based consumer retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift and transformation. Bigname retailers are declaring bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, as online purchases grow and American buying habits change. Last year even set a record for announced store closings. This is having a trickle-down effect on communities, as some see their brick-and- mortar retail bases slowly eroding, with impacts felt in shopping centers and along traditional Main Streets. Planners in some cities and counties are taking proactive approaches to the shifting retail landscape. They're commissioning studies of the marketplace and developing new strategies to maintain and foster better retail environments. "There's a lot of upheaval going on in the retail industry, so we want to get ahead of that," says Rick Liu, AICP, an economic and development specialist with the Montgomery Country, Maryland, planning department outside Washington, D.C. Liu's department is working to adjust zoning regulations to allow different nonretail uses in traditionally retail-oriented ground-floor storefront spaces. The Denver suburb of Aurora has tax incentives for sales-producing businesses in new retail development projects. And the town of Lake Park, Florida, outside West Palm Beach, is working with a developer to expand a shopping center into a live-work- shop mixed use center. Then there's Madison, Wisconsin, which has embarked on a menu of strategies. Madison's most well-known retail corridor is State Street downtown, which spans several blocks between the University of Wisconsin campus and the state capitol. But in the last few years, prominent proprietors of bicycles, shoes, and healing arts establishments closed up shop. This prompted the city's planning and economic development department to embark on a retail assessment in 2016. The study found the proportion of retail- and service-oriented shops among State Street storefronts had dropped in the last couple of decades from more than 70 percent in 1989 to 51 percent in 2014. This year, it's believed that proportion has dropped below 50 percent, as restaurants and bars continue making inroads. "We're at a tipping point," says Rebecca Cnare, an urban design planner with the city who performed some of the research. "We're not interested in becoming a nighttime-only district." During the past year, a partnership of the planning division and other city agencies has employed several tactics to support downtown's retail marketplace. These include allowing more signage outside storefronts; adding new bike racks, benches, and other street furniture; holding special retail-oriented events like extended nighttime hours; and even creating a new business incubator to foster small businesses, including retail. "I'm hopeful we can keep the retail balance we have now and maybe grow it where possible," Cnare says. "We need State Street to remain a retail destination." Ultimately, the retail challenge is important for planners to monitor and counter, because a variety of signs point to the current retail shifts continuing and even accelerating in coming years. Flexibility in Montgomery County Montgomery County, Maryland, had zoning flexibility in mind last December when it approved the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Area Minor Master Plan. A 2017 study showed that retail works best in nodes or districts where existing shopping is clustered — meaning new buildings outside those districts shouldn't be required to have ground-floor retail. The first project under this new plan, Strathmore Square, will be a transit-oriented development above the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro station and between two retail hubs. Strathmore Square will include a mix of residential buildings and heights, small-scale retail, public art and performance space, greenspace, and bike paths. Drawing courtesy Montgomery County. Photo courtesy Montgomery County. Last summer the developer, Fivesquares, repurposed old Metro rail cars as "stores" for small, local businesses in a popup vendor plaza. The initiative won the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's 2018 Gold Sustainability Award for business practices. Drawing courtesy Montgomery County. Photo courtesy Montgomery County. National retail upheaval Recent headlines depict an industry on the brink of collapse. "The Great Retail Apocalypse," screamed The Atlantic. "America's 'Retail Apocalypse' Is Really Just Beginning," declared Bloomberg. "Is 2017 the death of retail as we know it?" asked USA Today. "Retailers on the 2018 Death Watch," proclaimed The Motley Fool. It's all related to a historic deluge of brand-name retail corporate bankruptcies and store closings. It's all related to a historic deluge of brand-name retail corporate Bankruptcy filings just last year included Toys "R" Us, RadioShack, Payless ShoeSource, Goldman's department store, teen clothier Rue21, and several more. Meanwhile, since the start of 2017, more than two dozen retail companies have announced plans to close at least 100 stores each, from Walgreens (which now includes Rite Aid) and Sears to GameStop and Signet, the parent company of Zales and Kay Jewelers. State Street in Madison, Wisconsin, has always been known for its retail offerings. Over the past few years, though, many retail and service businesses moved out and bars and restaurants took their place. The city is trying various approaches to keep the retail balance. Photo by Csfotoimages/iStock. New York-based retail consultant Fung Global Retail & Technology, now known as Coresight Research, tracked 7,066 store closings announced last year in the U.S. Some publications put the figure above 8,000. Either way, 2017's tally was more than three times bigger than 2016's total and eclipsed Fung's previous high-water mark for store-closing announcements — 6,164 in 2008, at the onset of the last recession. And according to Coresight, 2018 through April was already surpassing 2017's pace of announced closings. Curiously, this tidal wave of negative news has been occurring against a backdrop of several positive trends — the U.S. economy has been strengthening, consumer confidence is high, total retail sales continue to grow at two to three percent per year, and shopping mall occupancy rates remain steady and solid, according to the retail industry's National Retail Federation and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Based on this view of the retail environment, Mark Mathews, the Retail Federation's vice president of research development and industry analysis, even claims: "Things are going reasonably well." So what's going on? "The U.S. retail sector is overstored and out of step in an era of e-commerce," Goldman Sachs analyst Matthew Fassler wrote in an industry brief last year. "But retail is not dead; it is changing." A variety of factors are conspiring at once to change the face of American shopping. First and foremost, more people are making purchases online instead of inside stores, although e- commerce still makes up less than 10 percent of U.S. retail sales. In addition, consumers are increasingly gravitating to discount stores and prices, and spending habits are shifting from buying "things" to buying experiences: eating out, traveling. In 2016, for the first time ever, Americans spent more money at restaurants and bars than at grocery stores. Meanwhile, the U.S. retail landscape is severely overbuilt. Financial services firm Cowen Inc. has noted the U.S. already has 40 percent more shopping space per capita than Canada and five times more than the UK. So some retail retrenchment is almost inevitable. As a result, retail bankruptcies and store closings are concentrated in certain sectors, notably big- box electronics stores, apparel-based department stores, and clothing and footwear specialty stores, among others. These have been hard hit by online shopping. Conversely, some other major retail sectors, like grocers, warehouse clubs, and sporting goods stores, are actually growing and adding physical locations. The Dollar General discount chain announced more than 1,000 store openings last year. "What you're seeing today is the end of the department store era," says Nick Egelanian, president and founder of SiteWorks Retail Real Estate Services, a consulting firm in Maryland. E-Commerce Is Driving National Retail Growth 40% The amount of retail growth from retailers with no physical presence, 2014– 2016. $300 BILLION The increase in online sales between 2006 and 2016. 25% The percentage of books and gifts purchased online. 334% Percent change in e-commerce retail jobs over the past 15 years. Sources: San Francisco Retail Study, The New York Times. How planners are responding Whether what's happening is a retail shakeout or simply shifting tastes, the changing retail landscape is getting the attention of planners. Communities like New York City, San Francisco, Montgomery County, Maryland, and Madison, Wisconsin, have completed retail studies to identify their current gaps and possible vulnerabilities. These studies identified several tools and strategies for planners — and their communities — to address a potentially shrinking brick-and- mortar retail marketplace, including:  New regulations requiring commercial property owners to register vacant or abandoned storefronts, so cities can more easily track and contend with them  Financial incentive programs like tax breaks or low-interest loans, specifically targeted to attract certain types of retail in certain areas. Grocers, for example, in neighborhoods lacking supermarket access  Zoning restrictions on chain stores and big-box retailers, or ordinances requiring a certain mix of locally based retailers, as ways to encourage a balance of homegrown shops and level the playing field for them  Reducing or eliminating the mandates for ground-floor retail in new multistory developments, as such mandates may have a role in generating an over-supply of retail  Prioritizing and supporting the redevelopment of aging and outdated retail spaces Overall, one theme in particular has emerged as a guiding principle for planners as they contemplate their communities' retail futures. That theme is flexibility. It means opening up retail-type spaces or districts to different uses: restaurants, service-oriented businesses, even storefront offices. In San Francisco, a city known for complicated and detailed property restrictions, a study of the retail environment earlier this year prompted planning commission discussions and a planning department recommendation to explore ways to allow more flexible or alternative business uses in some neighborhoods facing vacancy concerns. One example would be combining multiple uses within one storefront, like a coworking space added to a retail shop. "Our role is to constantly evaluate zoning code and use limitations to make sure we're adapting the code to the changing times," says Audrey Butkus, a senior planner in San Francisco's department. Montgomery County is a little further along in allowing flexibility. Its 2017 county retail study determined that retail worked best in nodes or districts where existing shopping options are clustered. For county planners, that means new buildings outside such districts should not necessarily be required to have ground-floor retail. So last fall the county reviewed a massive development plan with new residential towers located in an area between two retail hubs. Before the plan was eventually approved, planners worked with the developer on ways to activate the towers' street-level spaces, but with limited retail. One idea they settled on was providing classroom spaces affiliated with a nearby arts and music center. The development, called Strathmore Square, is scheduled to begin construction next year. "The watchword is flexibility," says Gwen Wright, director of the county's planning department. "That is, flexible in terms of where we encourage retail and where existing retail can be augmented by adding new uses that can support that retail. The goal is to still activate the pedestrian realm without putting retail everywhere." Adapting in the future Even with the accelerating shifts, brick-and-mortar retail is not going away. It still accounts for some 90 percent of total retail sales. So retailers are attempting to adapt and modernize. A number are experimenting with different formats and concepts to draw in customers in new ways. Some companies are trying smaller footprints. Urban Outfitters opened a showroom-type shop in Los Angeles that displayed apartment furniture shoppers could order online at kiosks. Former big-box retailer Circuit City intends to come back from bankruptcy with small-scale versions of its former stores, also kiosks. And Dollar General's expansion plan includes a small-format concept called DGX for urban settings. Other merchants are embracing so-called "experiential retailing," in which store visits offer a distinctive experience. Nordstrom opened a "concept store" in an LA suburb that is stocked not with inventory, but stylists who can help customers put together ensembles using tablets. Sporting goods stores feature golf-stroke simulators. Cookware stores teach cooking classes. Upscale grocers serve beer and wine at in-store bars. "Those are the retail environments we see with staying power," says Jaclyn Tidwell, policy director for SPUR, a Bay Area planning association that conducted a forum in San Jose earlier this year on the future of retail. While physical stores may not be going away, there will likely be fewer of them, which could have some real consequences for planners and their communities in the future. A report last year from the CoStar Group, a commercial real estate information company, estimated that one billion square feet of retail space would need to be demolished or repurposed to move the U. S. retail market into a balanced amount of supply and demand. Older, less-vibrant Class B and C shopping centers are considered the most vulnerable, along with retail sectors most impacted by online shopping, such as apparel and department stores. Similarly, planners with the Urban Mobility Research Center at the Ohio State University in Columbus developed a model that predicts future retail disruption from such factors as the current overbuilt marketplace, the rise of autonomous vehicles, and the growth of home delivery. The model shows that suburban strip malls and big-box stores will be impacted the most; some are likely to become vacant wastelands. Others will find alternative uses, such as big-box buildings converted to warehouses. The lesson for planners is to prepare for these continued shifts. "We can see where a lot of this is going, and planners can help guide it," says Rick Stein, AICP, founding member of the urban research center and owner of a Columbus-based planning consultancy, the Urban Decision Group. But there is no silver bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to supporting and sustaining retail development. Different communities can — and have — taken different planning approaches. When a development company proposed expanding a grocery-anchored strip center in the south Florida town of Lake Park, city leaders and planners convinced the company to consider alternatives in today's retail environment. A new site plan this year envisions a mixed use center with retail complemented by second-story apartments and other uses in additional buildings like offices, restaurants, and services like a gym. "We need to complement the retail so it can thrive in a more energized environment," says Lake Park Town Manager John D'Agostino. Meanwhile, Aurora has created its own planning staff position devoted to retail development. In a city where retail-related taxes provide more than half its revenue, this manager-level position helps developers identify sites and navigate the permitting process, among other things. The current retail manager, Tim Gonerka, has also worked with developers to ensure their projects incorporate plenty of sales-producing retailers rather than settle for service businesses. "We've moved from a passive city to a proactive city on this issue," Gonerka says. Jeffrey Spivak, a market research director in suburban Kansas City, Missouri, is an award- winning writer specializing in real estate planning, development and demographic trends. RESOURCES Downtown Revitalization in Small and Midsized Cities, APA's most recent PAS Report (2018): www.planning.org/publications/report/9142015. Montgomery County, Maryland, Retail Market Strategy Study: http://bit.ly/2rYxP9J. International Council of Shopping Centers' research on the importance of physical stores: http://bit.ly/2wZYt6G. Empty Stores Leave Big Budget Holes Retail industry upheaval isn't only creating challenges for planners. "The closings of retail stores have a definite negative impact on state and local governments," says Lucy Dadayan, who tracks tax revenues as a senior policy analyst at the Rockefeller Institute of Government, the public policy research arm of the State University of New York. Lower sales in physical stores are causing some retailers to pursue property reassessments and lower taxes. Big-box retailers like Menards, Walgreen's, and Walmart are increasingly challenging property appraisals, arguing their buildings shouldn't be valued based on construction costs or commercial activities but as empty buildings available for a future buyer. This argument is known as "dark store theory," and successful challenges have cut some big-box property assessments — and taxes — by more than half. Meanwhile, record numbers of store closings and the escalating shift to online retail are taking bites out of state and local sales tax revenues. Sales tax generally accounts for around 30 percent of state government revenue and 10 percent of city government revenue, according to the Rockefeller Institute. But in recent years, sales tax collection has weakened: The year-over-year growth rate averaged 2.5 percent in 2016–17, half the five percent rate in 2014–15. The Better Government Association, a nonprofit watchdog group, estimated that Macy's and Kmart closings in the small town of Alton, Illinois, last year would leave a $240,000 budget hole — the size of the town's capital budget in 2016. Nationwide, the Government Accountability Office estimated that state and local governments lost $8 to $13 billion in sales taxes last year because of limited laws on online sales tax collections. But relief could be on the horizon. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case involving South Dakota's attempts to collect sales taxes on purchases made by out-of-state sellers. South Dakota v. Wayfair will essentially review the court's 1992 decision in Quill v. North Dakota that ruled a state or locality could not collect sales taxes from a vendor unless that vendor had a "physical presence" in the state. In agreeing to take the South Dakota case, the court indicated it was open to reversing or altering the Quill decision (the decision was expected in late June). "It will be a big deal for governments," Dadayan says. "We're going to face a long-term crisis if nothing is done." 1 Principles and Guidelines Reflecting the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy Accepted by Hermosa Beach City Council on February 24, 2015 Goal: Create a sociable, publicly-spirited and economically viable Downtown District that appeals to residents and visitors alike and supports a sustainable and livable community. Principles: 1. Proactive strategy: The Downtown Core, between 10th and 14th Streets and the Strand and Palm Drive focused on Hermosa Avenue and Pier Plaza is the heart of Hermosa Beach, and should be enhanced as the focus of social life in the city. It is part of the Downtown District, bounded by 15th Street, 8th Street, extending along Pier Avenue to Valley Drive. 2. Family-friendly, inviting to all: Create an environment that appeals to the increasingly stable, diverse and family-oriented population and allows them to mutually co-exist, rather than being a place dominated by one group at the expense of another. 3. Daytime district: Increasing the day-time population will add life and vitality that goes beyond the typical recreationally oriented uses that have been historically attracted to the beach setting of Hermosa Beach. 4. Pedestrian oriented: Develop the Downtown Core as a pedestrian and people oriented place with an appropriate mix of uses and quality of development that contributes to a more sociable, publicly-spirited and economically viable place. 5. Eclectic beach character: Improvement of parking facilities and management within the Downtown Core is essential to increasing economic vitality and maintaining the eclectic character of a district with small local businesses anchored by catalyst projects that provide synergy and support. 6. Distinctive retail district: Create a distinctive and well-defined retail district with quality shops and restaurants on the ground floor that are pedestrian oriented, family-friendly and appealing to a wide range of people. 7. Catalyst development: High quality hotel development that respects the scale and unique character of Hermosa Beach and provides significant quality public spaces and benefits can enhance the hospitality, identity and economic viability of the Downtown District. 8. Public investment: Realizing the full potential of the Downtown Core requires investment in the public realm and public-private partnerships which signal the 2 City’s commitment to the area and further city goals, attract economic enterprises, and reduce the negative social behavior that occurs within the Pier Plaza area. Guidelines: Catalyst Hotel Development Strategy (Principles 1- 8) A. High quality hotel development that respects the scale and unique character of Hermosa Beach and provides significant quality public spaces and benefits can enhance the hospitality, identity and economic viability of the Downtown District. B. Catalyst hotel projects provide strategic, transformative and differentiated development:  Rather than representing “business as usual,” catalyst projects define, enhance and communicate the City’s brand, and activate community involvement, participation, and innovation.  Advance community objectives to maintain our small beach town character, enhance economic and environmental sustainability, and support an active healthy lifestyle.  Provide significant and demonstrable positive effects on the social and economic fabric of the Downtown District, including benefits to residents, businesses, and visitors.  Make significant contributions to a livable and sustainable community. C. Catalyst development that provides public benefits may merit public/private partnerships or incentives of various types, including potential use of city assets, consistent with community objectives and values and these guidelines. High priority benefits include:  Includes uses, amenities or spaces that provide the ability for the public to use or derive benefit from the project.  Provides space and design that facilitates a more diverse and balanced mix of uses that appeal to residents as well as visitors.  Provides a unique hotel product with a quality design and experience that strives for a top rating of four-star or higher at all times.  Design and operation that reduces vehicle trips in the Downtown.  Demonstration of environmental leadership through development design 3 and operations consistent with the city’s carbon neutral goal.  Design and operation that expands opportunities for walking, biking and use of alternative modes.  Demonstration of marine protection through development design and operations that result in net zero urban and stormwater runoff. Other priorities include:  Minimizing parking demand through use of shuttles, carsharing, etc.  Improvements or investments that serve as a catalyst to carbon reduction by others. D. Catalyst development design exhibits the following:  Takes a holistic and integrated approach in order to maximize community benefits and compatibility.  Creates high quality public spaces for uses that appeal to a diverse population throughout the day and create synergy with nearby development.  Community spirited improvements or public benefits may be located on property being developed for a hotel or other catalyst project, or on other property that is associated with the comprehensive development project.  Maintains the connectivity of the mobility grid (streets, alleys, pedestrian and bike pathways) so people can continue to easily move from place to place, especially by walking and biking. E. Hotel development with frontage on Pier Plaza, The Strand between 11th and 13th Streets, Hermosa Avenue, or Pier Avenue exhibits the following:  The ground floor frontages on the Pier Plaza, Hermosa Avenue and The Strand between 11th to 13th Streets must provide quality public spaces appeal to a diverse population and create a more sociable and attractive place.  Parking, driveways, walls lacking permeability (without windows and doors inviting to the general public), and ground floor non-retail uses (including uses such as offices and appointment-driven services) must be avoided.  Multi-story buildings should be developed on Pier Plaza to provide additional activity and support for the retail uses, and frame the wide space by improving the sense of scale and security. Development design and 4 architecture should be mindful of the identity and scale of the City and the Downtown District, while celebrating the unique setting.  Provision of high quality public spaces on the ground floor and roof terraces which enhance opportunities to enjoy the unique beachfront setting of Hermosa Beach but do not add stories may merit consideration of increased height. Any increased height is subject to a vote of the people. Commercial Tenanting Strategy (Principles 1-8) A. Increase retail uses along Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue that appeal to residents as well as visitors, which are overrepresented by the health and beauty sectors, and underrepresented by the clothing sector. B. Active ground level uses that engage a diverse and pedestrian oriented population must be provided on key corridors (Pier Plaza, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue, and The Strand between 11th to 13th Streets) and adjacent to important public spaces. Parking, driveways, walls lacking permeability, and non-retail uses (including offices and appointment-driven services) are to be avoided. C. Encourage uses that increase the day-time population and longer visitor stays in order to support retail development. D. Office development on upper floors or outside the Downtown Core can build economic support for local-serving retail and quality dining establishments. E. The encouragement of office and hotel uses cannot occur at the expense of creating a pedestrian oriented place. F. Activities that spill out and populate the public spaces create a pedestrian environment and communicate that the Downtown District is a place is worth visiting. G. Maintain the connectivity of the street/alley grid so people can continue to easily move from place to place, especially by walking and biking. H. Maximize uses welcoming and accessible to the general public along beachfront frontages and at locations with coastal views. I. Improvements to the public realm such as streetscape, plaza, and parking management, will enhance the image and identity of the Downtown Core as a pedestrian and retail destination. J. Continue the current trend towards bicycling for both recreation and work trips by the provision of convenient bicycle travel ways and bicycle parking. 5 K. Zoning modifications that facilitate parking in publicly managed consolidated/centralized facilities serving multiple uses rather than providing parking on each site will help maintain the eclectic character of the Downtown District, create a pedestrian oriented place, and improve land use efficiencies. Parking Strategy (Principles 1, 3, 4 5, 8) A. Maintain the eclectic scale and mix of small, independent, local businesses in the Downtown District by managing parking demand fluctuations more effectively. B. Modify zoning requirements in support of a pedestrian-oriented district where the continuity and quality of the pedestrian experience is a priority and a certain amount of walking to parking facilities is part of the experience of place. C. Develop consolidated/centralized public parking facility(ies) within the Downtown Core to serve redevelopment, improve land use efficiency, help alleviate peak loading on thoroughfares, and improve traffic management. Interceptor parking to serve the surge requirements of recreational, special events, and civic and community functions, as well as supporting upper Pier Avenue retail and office parking, should be developed at the Community Center/Civic Center. D. Develop a public parking supply that is publicly managed with demand pricing to help control the distribution and availability of parking. E. Develop convenient, time-managed and priced short term on-street parking on Hermosa Avenue to support retail and convenience needs and avoid being absorbed for long-term use and by employees. F. Modify zoning requirements to provide incentives and provisions to minimize the impact of parking and to encourage pedestrian and bicycle mobility addressing: off-site parking; parking for upper story office, retail, restaurant, mixed use and outdoor seating; and bicycle parking. Hermosa Avenue Streetscape (Principles 1-8) A. Make improvements to create a sense of arrival and definition of the Downtown Core as a unique district. B. Implement a streetscape strategy similar to that along upper Pier Avenue: consider wider sidewalks, street trees, intersection and median improvements, diagonal parking, and also sidewalk cafes. C. Widen sidewalks and public plazas on Hermosa Avenue will create space for cafes and outdoor dining and attract additional patrons. D. Provide convenient on-street parking on Hermosa Avenue to make retail shopping 6 appear more accessible and attractive. Pier Plaza and The Strand (Principles 2, 3, 5, 7, 8) A. Promote and facilitate frequent activities (e.g. weekly) that attract residents and create a greater sense that these spaces are not only for visitors but also for residents. B. Rescale the Plaza to make it more attractive during times when fewer people are present: consider extending palm trees westward, smaller canopy trees, and elements that will make it more inviting such as lighting and banners. C. Encourage multi-story uses along the Plaza to provide additional activity and support for the retail uses, and to frame this wide space by improving the sense of scale and security. D. Create a stronger destination for residents and families: consider playground, fitness area, bicycle facilities, and other family and multi-generational activities and facilities. E. Ground floor frontages on Pier Plaza and The Strand between 11th to 13th Streets, must provide quality public spaces that appeal to a diverse population and create a more sociable and attractive place. Parking, driveways, walls lacking permeability, and non-retail uses (including offices and appointment-driven services) are to be avoided. STRATEGIC PLAN 2016 2021 2031 Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Phone: (386) 246-6250 9 Flagship Court Fax: (386) 246-6252 Palm Coast, FL 32137 E-mail Hermosa Beach, California May 2016 Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Phone: (386) 246-6250 9 Flagship Court Fax: (386) 246-6252 Palm Coast, FL 32137 E-mail: sumekassoc@gmail.com Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 Table of Contents Strategic Planning for the City of Hermosa Beach 1 Hermosa Beach Vision 2031 3 Hermosa Beach City Government: Mission and Services 8 City of Hermosa Beach Plan 2016 – 2021 14 City of Hermosa Beach Action Agenda 2016 34 This report and all related materials are copyrighted. This report may be duplicated for distribution to appropriate parties as needed. No unauthorized duplication is allowed, including for use in training within your organization or for consulting purposes outside your organization. All requests for duplication must be submitted in writing. Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 1 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 2 Strategic Planning Model for the City of Hermosa Beach Value-based principles that describe the preferred future in 15 years VISION Destination “You Have Arrived” Strategic goals that focus outcome-base objectives and potential actions for 5 years PLAN Map “The Right Route” Focus for one year – a work program: policy agenda for Mayor and Council, management agenda for staff; major projects EXECUTION Itinerary “The Right Direction” Principles that define the responsibility of City government and frame the primary services – core service businesses MISSION Vehicle “The Right Bus” Personal values that define performance standards and expectations for employees CORE BELIEFS Fuel “The Right People” Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 3 HERMOSA BEACH VISION 2031 Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 4 Hermosa Beach Vision 2031 HERMOSA BEACH 2031: IT IS... OUR SMALL BEACH TOWN (1) OUR DISTINCT HOMETOWN SPIRIT (2) OUR PRESERVATION OF OUR WAY OF LIFE (3) OUR ECLECTIC COMMUNITY (4) OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY (5) OUR COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CARBON NEUTRALITY (6) Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 5 Hermosa Beach Vision 2031 PRINCIPLE 1 SMALL BEACH TOWN „ We Value: 1. Preservation and respecting Hermosa Beach’s history and heritage 2. Diverse architectural character and buildings 3. Ability to utilize and enjoy our World class beach 4. Small, unique city connected to other beach cities „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. Engaged and active community 2. Destination for visitors who desire a small beach town experience 3. Expanded pier which is inviting and active 4. Improved Strand – safe for walking and biking 5. Easy movement within Hermosa Beach without the need for a car PRINCIPLE 2 DISTINCT HOMETOWN SPIRIT „ We Value: 1. Attractive gateways and entrances signifying that you are home 2. Residents engagement and volunteerism 3. Strong community events and festivals for residents and visitors 4. Residents and businesses taking pride in the community 5. Residents feeling comfortable and connected to our community „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. All generations feeling at home, bringing energy to our community and supporting each other 2. Locally owned businesses participating in and contributing to our community 3. Residents knowing and helping their neighbors 4. Pedestrian and bike friendly community connecting community destinations – neighborhoods, schools and parks 5. Strong community support for quality public schools and youth activities Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 6 PRINCIPLE 3 PRESERVATION OF OUR WAY OF LIFE „ We Value: 1. Casual life style 2. Outdoor healthy living and activities 3. Opportunities to meet and to socialize with diverse people 4. Easy, convenient beach access for all 5. Maintaining the scale of our city and its economic diversity „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. Policies and measures to protect our way of life and culture 2. Enjoying life in our community PRINCIPLE 4 ECLECTIC DOWNTOWN „ We Value: 1. Unique, small and locally owned retail shops 2. Well-maintained, artistic and attractive public spaces 3. Pier Plaza area – our downtown 4. Diversity with all feeling welcome and respected in our community 5. Variety of locally owned quality dining and entertainment venues 6. Vibrant unique, locally owned businesses connected to the community „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. Diverse character of residents and businesses 2. Welcome innovators, champions and iconoclasts 3. Sense of community with vibrancy 4. Spaces for business incubators and innovators Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 7 PRINCIPLE 5 FAMILY FRIENDLY „ We Value: 1. Safe community 2. Neighborhood schools with nationally recognized educational programs 3. Walkable parks with venues for all family generations 4. Opportunities for family generations to interact, to enjoy each other and to learn from each other „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. Great place to raise a family 2. Diverse amenities for the families with a range of leisure and recreational activities for all generations 3. Enhanced safety through environmental design, lighting, and a mix of businesses 4. Hermosa Beach downtown which is comfortable and safe for all generations 5. Improved, updated parks with a variety of venues PRINCIPLE 6 COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND CARBON NEUTRALITY „ We Value: 1. Stewardship of natural resources and living environment 2. Informed and educated community – residents and businesses – making smart decisions 3. Water conservation and reuse throughout the city 4. Commitment to clean energy production and efficient transportation 5. Initiatives for expanded use of solar energy by the City and community „ We Aspire for 2031: 1. Adaptive resiliency on sea level rise 2. Reduced energy consumption through solar power and other alternative energy sources 3. Innovative projects and programs that produce measured results 4. Expanded transportation options/use – bike sharing, bike use, buses, trolleys/shuttles, water ferries/taxis 5. Incentivizing net positive buildings and developments 6. Recognized leader for carbon neutrality, in addressing climate change and improving health of residents 7. Expanded public-private partnership and business opportunities with job opportunities for residents Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 8 HERMOSA BEACH CITY GOVERNMENT: MISSION AND SERVICES Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 9 Hermosa Beach City Government: Mission and Services The mission of the HERMOSA BEACH GOVERNMENT is to Govern (1) with Community Engagement and Collaborative Sentiment (2), to Be Financially (3), Environmentally Responsible (4), and to Provide 1st Class Municipal Services (5) in a Customer Friendly Manner (6) through Valued Employees and Volunteers (7). Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 10 Hermosa Beach City Government: Our Mission PRINCIPLE 1 GOVERN „ Means 1. Determining and using the vision, mission, goals and plans for the City 2. Maintaining a transparent City government and governance process 3. Engaging the community in the governance process through boards, commissions and committees; public hearings; community meetings; task forces and working groups 4. Making decisions that are in the best interests of the community as a whole – residents, businesses, visitors and stakeholders 5. Seeking input from the community (residents, businesses and stakeholders) prior to making a decision 6. Developing, adopting laws, policies and plans pursuant to input from the community PRINCIPLE 2 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE STATEMENT „ Means 1. Tapping and using residents’ and businesses' knowledge and expertise 2. Regularly surveying the community (residents, businesses and stakeholders) on services and service delivery 3. Having a strong partnership and working relationship with the business community 4. Having the Mayor and City Council setting a positive tone based upon mutual trust and respect 5. Using the community developed decision tool: Mayor – Council, Boards/ Commissions/Task Forces, and City Staff Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 11 PRINCIPLE 3 FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE „ Means 1. Delivering City services in the most cost effective and efficient manner 2. Committing to consistent investment in the maintenance, upgrade and replacement of City facilities and infrastructure incorporating solar panels and energy efficiencies 3. Developing a balanced budget based upon direction and guideline from City Council 4. Maintaining a useful, accurate financial reporting system that allows for appropriate checks and balances 5. Overseeing financial condition and processes 6. Maintaining financial reserves consistent with City policies and national standards 7. Providing residents and businesses service value for their tax dollars and fees 8. Maximizing grants and outside funding sources which leverages City resources – local, region, state and federal levels 9. Creating a business and civic environment for business investment PRINCIPLE 4 ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE „ Means 1. Incorporating environmental sustainability principles in City decisions, budgets, facilities and plans 2. Educating the community on environmental issues, their responsibility to the health, well being and future of our community, and the impacts of their daily decisions on the environment 3. Reducing the carbon footprint by use of solar power and other carbon reducing methods/technologies 4. Promoting/incentivizing the conservation of natural resources: energy and water 5. Planning for resilient responses to the impacts of climate changes 6. Monitoring the condition of the environment and evaluating the impacts of City decisions and actions 7. Evaluating the environmental return on City investments and decisions 8. Reducing carbon generation by City employees, contractors, and in the City programs and activities Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 12 PRINCIPLE 5 PROVIDE 1st CLASS MUNICIPAL SERVICES „ Means 1. Defining and prioritizing City services and levels of service 2. Listening to, understanding and acting upon the needs of City residents and businesses 3. Looking for ways to improve service delivery or to increase productivity through innovative processes 4. Evaluating individual performance and with accountability for the results 5. Measuring City and department services through performance benchmarks and metrics with accountability 6. Knowing and applying "best practices" to the City 7. Meeting the needs of older residents, special needs, low income 8. Working collaboratively with businesses and property owners to achieve compliance with important public health, safety, environmental regulations and laws 9. Investing in the maintenance, upgrade, replacement and energy efficiency of City buildings, facilities and infrastructure PRINCIPLE 6 CUSTOMER FRIENDLY MANNER „ Means 1. Looking for ways to say "yes" and solve problems; when having to say "no", helping the customer to understand 2. Constantly evaluating level of customer satisfaction 3. Being a positive ambassador and presenting a positive image for the City 4. Listening to and striving to understand point of view and needs of your customer 5. Seeking feedback from customers and stakeholders 6. Always responding in a timely manner: information, emergency, services and plan review 7. Having easy access to City information and service 8. Using technology to enhance service organization productivity Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 13 PRINCIPLE 7 VALUED EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS „ Means 1. Valuing and celebrating the contribution and performance of volunteers and employees 2. Maintaining a positive work environment that encourages a sense of purpose, autonomy and fun 3. Fostering a team environment 4. Hiring and retaining a top quality City workforce and volunteers 5. Defining individual performance expectations and standards linked to compensation for employees 6. Providing a work space for employees where they feel valued and appreciated 7. Creating a professional learning environment that facilitates personal and professional development 8. Strive to maintain fair compensation policy based upon balancing market, performance and the community’s total cost of government Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 14 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLAN 2016 – 2021 Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 15 City of Hermosa Beach Goals 2021 Commitment to a Safe Community Financially Sound City Government High Performing City Providing 1st Class Services More Livable, Sustainable Beach City Enhanced Economic Development Through Revitalized Downtown and Entry Corridors Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 16 Goal 1 Commitment To A Safe Community OBJECTIVES 1. Provide a timely response to achieve positive outcomes for emergency calls for service 2. Have one of the lowest crime rate: 2% targeted crime rate reduction 3. Enforce consistently City codes, ordinances and CUP’s 4. Have people feeling safe: any place, any time of day 5. Balance community safety with the interests of an active community 6. Work in partnership with residents and businesses to create a “safe community” 7. Strengthen the working relationship between the Police and the community VALUE TO RESIDENTS 1. Safe community for family members: all generations 2. Feeling safe and secure at hotels and in the community 3. Protection of home and property values 4. Safe community events and festivals 5. Timely response to all emergency calls for service Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 17 SHORT TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Having safe 4th of July and major events 2. Late night behaviors and criminal activities 3. Increasing homeless population – pushed out of Los Angeles 4. Residents sharing responsibility for community safety: hide it, lock it, keep it; and disaster preparedness 5. Developing research capacity to use data to shape and refine City deployment and investigative actions 6. Fluctuating seasonal/weekly/calendar sensitive deployment 7. Consistency: City ordinances and City enforcement – actions, resources, “waivers” 8. Working with businesses and residents 9. Connecting with the Hermosa Beach community 10. Community demand for transparency LONG TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Developing innovative programs to create a safe community 2. Interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration among all City departments for community safety programs and issues 3. Environmental and building designs for safety 4. Police use of cameras including guidelines and storage/retrieval 5. Intercity collaboration on public safety services, facilities, programs Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 18 OTHER POLICY ACTION PRIORITIES 2016 1. Code Enforcement MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2016 1. Commercial Use of Beach Policy/Regulations: Council Decision 2. Homeless Strategy and Action Plan 3. Body Cameras: Guidelines, Implementation 4. Public Safety Mobile/Portable Radios: Direction POLICY ACTIONS IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Community Policing Action Plan 2. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Police Community Calendar: Implementation 2. Emergency Operations Plan: Update, Training A. Plan: Update B. Training 3. Crime Analysis: Refinement 4. Safety Fair 5. Bikes/Electric Bikes Parking and Speeding 6. Downtown Police Unit: Implementation 7. Late Night Action Plan: Update Reports 8. Multi Hazards Mitigation Plan: Development 9. Fire Medical Director 10. Construction Fences: Appearance and Personal Injury 11. Volunteer Police Program: Recruitment ON THE HORIZON 2017 – 2021 1. Emergency Operations Center: Funding, Design, Construction 2. 1736 House: Direction 3. Youth Police Program: Development 4. Opticom System for Traffic Control Devices: Direction, Funding Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 19 Goal 2 Financially Sound City Government OBJECTIVES 1. Partner with others for reduced service costs 2. Invest in City infrastructure and community opportunities 3. Institutionalize priority based budgeting as a decision making tool – aligning resources with community 4. Leverage City resources through outside funding sources, including grants and strategic use debt 5. Leverage strategic environmental initiatives to reduce cost of City services and increase City revenues 6. Achieve “Municipal Carbon Neutral” goal VALUE TO RESIDENTS 1. City acting as responsible steward of the City's resources 2. Value for their tax dollars and fees 3. Keeping Hermosa Beach an affordable place to live 4. City service delivered in an efficient manner 5. City working with others to improve service delivery or expand resources Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 20 SHORT TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Payment of oil liability and informing residents 2. Funding to address aging infrastructure and facility needing maintenance and replacement 3. Costs of long-term employee obligations: pensions, OPEB 4. Developing fees based on users covering the costs of service delivery 5. Valuing, recruiting and retaining quality City employees 6. Leveraging City resources through grants and partnerships 7. Increasing workload and limited organization capacity LONG TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Determining City policy on how to pay for City services 2. Helping residents to understand and appreciate City finances, services and value 3. State of California and their actions impacting or supporting City services and finances, including new prevailing wage law impact on City projects 4. Developing innovative approaches to City service delivery 5. Paying for carbon offsets 6. Staffing and organizational capacity with increasing service demands 7. Increased competition and competing interests for limited grant Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 21 POLICY ACTIONS 2016 PRIORITY 1. City Infrastructure Master Plan Top Priority A. Pavement Management/Sidewalk Plan B. Sewer/Stormwater Assessment C. Living Streets Master Plan (Streets and Sidewalks) D. Water Quality 2. Financial Policies/Long Range Plan Top Priority A. Financial Policies B. Long Range Plan: Fiscal Health Model C. Priority Based Budgeting D. Pension/Employee Compensation E. Long Range Financial Plan F. Fire Services/Staffing POLICY ACTIONS IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Mayor and City Council: Compensation 2. Oil Settlement: Direction MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2016 1. Priority Based Budget 2. User Fee Study • Completion • Decision: Direction, Adoption 3. Special Events Policy/Guidelines: Council Decision 4. Health Insurance Modification MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Fleet Replacement Polices: Implementation 2. Fiscal Health: Live Model 3. Citywide Document Imaging A. Direction B. Implementation 4. eMeeting/Paperless Agenda: Planning Commission 5. Gov – INVEST: Pensions 6. Eden Systems Purchase Orders for All Departments 7. Open Gov – Fiscal Transparency Software 8. Online Parking Permits 9. New Animal License System 10. Grants Opportunities ON THE HORIZON 2017 – 2021 1. Sewer Upgrades: Bond Issuance Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 22 Goal 3 High Performing City Providing 1st Class Services OBJECTIVES 1. Upgrade City facilities 2. Upgrade City infrastructure: streets, sidewalks, sewer collection system 3. Value and maintain a top quality workforce dedicated to serving the Hermosa Beach community 4. Easier access and tracking to City services and service request through technology and improved processes 5. Develop City organization culture that practices “High Performance Organization” principles and accountability 6. Mutual trust and respect among elected officials, management/staff, and community VALUE TO RESIDENTS 1. Service value for tax dollars and fees 2. Convenience through easier access to information and services through the Internet 3. City employees sensitive to the needs and feeling of you as a customer 4. Reliable delivering of City service 5. Timely response to a call for service 6. Consistent response for the City Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 23 SHORT TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Staff capacity and morale vs. increasing demands for services 2. Timing and funding for City facilities improvements 3. Modernizing Public Works Yards, Police/Fire Facilities, City Hall, Civic Center 4. Aging City infrastructure and buildings needing major maintenance and repair 5. Creating a City organization that supports opportunities for employees to excel and grow LONG TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Cost and funding of technology upgrades 2. Employee expectations for salaries and benefits 3. Retaining top quality employees 4. Limited promotional opportunities 5. Effectively, appropriately engaging residents in policy development 6. Communicating and engaging community stakeholders 7. Working with other governmental partners on infrastructure and service delivery 8. Aging City workforce and succession 9. Building trust with the Hermosa Beach community Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 24 POLICY ACTIONS 2016 PRIORITY 1. City Building and Facilities Top Priority A. City Facilities: Civic Center – Police; Fire; City Hall; Public Works B. Buildings of Opportunities OTHER POLICY ACTION PRIORITIES 2016 1. Meet and Confer/MOU 2. Boards/Commissions Review POLICY ACTIONS IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Community Decision Tool: Use MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2016 1. ADA Compliance: Funding (Caltrans) 2. CNG Station at Corporate Yard A. Report B. Operation MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Part-Time Employees Recognition 2. Volunteers Recognition Program 3. Solid Waste Collection: Update Report 4. Sewer Hydro Jetting Contract: Completion 5. Land and Asset Management Software A. Asset B. Land 6. Council Procedural Manual 7. City Intern Program 8. Employee Appreciation Program: Enhancements 9. High Performance Organization: Leadership Philosophy, Report to Council 10. New Training System for Part-Time Employees MAJOR PROJECTS 2016 1. Street Sharrows: Monterrey 2. Council Chamber Improvements – Audio Visual 3. Street Improvement Program: Pier Avenue 4. Parks Beautification Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 25 ON THE HORIZON 2017 – 2021 1. National Citizens Survey 2. Master Plan for Parks 3. Succession Planning and Process 4. Code of Ethics: Development 5. Trash Enclosures: Long Term Direction 6. Parking at City Hall: Evaluation Report, Direction 7. City Yard Environment Assessment and Mitigation Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 26 Goal 4 More Livable, Sustainable Beach City OBJECTIVES 1. Enhance creative ways for the City to support school and build community understanding of school finance needs 2. Preserve and enhance small town, neighborhood character 3. Upgrade outdoor recreation facilities and activities 4. Calmer, safer late night Downtown 5. Improve access and mobility for pedestrians, bicycles and other forms of transportation 6. Adaptive, resilient community to sea level rise VALUE TO RESIDENTS 1. More reasons to live in Hermosa Beach 2. Feeling and being safe anywhere, any time of day 3. Protection of property and home values 4. Green City acting as a responsible environmental steward 5. Choices of quality homes for ownership or rental 6. More opportunities for leisure activities close to home Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 27 SHORT TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Increasing public transportation options and utilization 2. City resources limitation 3. Growing senior and ADA population with growing service needs and expectations 4. Effectively handling problems associated with late night life 5. Traffic volume and flow, and street capacity especially around school sites 6. Impact of climate change, including sea level rise LONG TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Defining "carbon neutral" and the responsibilities of the City, businesses and residents 2. Loss of historically significant buildings 3. Green initiative to produce energy and increase energy efficiently 4. Developing potential partnerships 5. Using the Community Decision Tool in policy development and decision making 6. Competing priorities for attention and funding 7. Resistance to change in the community and among residents 8. Changing recreational patterns among different family generations Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 28 POLICY ACTIONS 2016 PRIORITY 1. General Plan/Local Coastal Program – Top Priority Blueprint for a Low Carbon Future 2. Community Carbon Actions Top Priority A. Implementation 1. CCA 2. Solar Energy 3. Library: Carbon Neutral Building 4. Carbon Neutral Action Plan 5. Transportation 6. Alternative Fuel Transportation B. Planning 1. General Plan: Carbon Neutral Goal 2. Carbon Neutral Task Force OTHER POLICY ACTION PRIORITIES 2016 1. 28th Street Project 2. Encroachments POLICY ACTIONS IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Short Term Rental Policy A. Council Decision: Policy B. Enforcement Guidelines/Process 2. Community Clean Up Strategy/Funding: Council Decision 3. Local Arts Events: Film/Music 4. South Park A. M/CC Update B. Amenities: Completion (Playground Equipment) 5. Utility Rate: Council Decision 6. Low Impact Development Ordinances Update: Council Decision 7. Major Project Participation A. Desalinization Plant B. Redondo Beach Waterfront Project MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Before/After School Program 2. 4th of July Holiday 3. Electric Vehicle Car Pool/Employee Commute Incentives 4. Single Use Bag Policy: Implementation 5. Sea Level Adaption Action Plan Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 29 MAJOR PROJECTS 2016 1. Citywide Conservation Upgrades: Street Lights to LED 2. Protective Bollards on Strand 3. Clark Field and Lawn Bowling Electric Energy Efficiency: Update 4. Restrooms Upgrade • Clark Field • Fort Lots-o-Fun • Seaview 5. ADA Upgrade: Hermosa Strand at 35th Street and Beach/Water Access 6. Review and Monitor Major Private Projects in Neighboring Communities ON THE HORIZON 2017 – 2021 1. Bike Sharing: Direction 2. Gould Avenue Complete Streets Improvements 3. Bike Path Master Plan/Improvements: Project Priority, Funding 4. 11th Street/Lot “A” Guidelines, Negotiation with Developers 5. Free Parking for Electric Vehicles 6. Community Solar Energy 7. Green Businesses and Job Development Policy and Actions 8. Family Friendly Community Strategy 9. Parking at Community Center 10. Water Re-Use 11. Property Maintenance/Nuisance Code 12. Greenbelt Plan 13. Street Performers Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 30 Goal 5 Enhanced Economic Development Through Revitalized Downtown And Entry Corridors OBJECTIVES 1. Increase day time “foot traffic” in Downtown 2. Provide flexible parking that support economic development goal and projects 3. More attractive Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation corridors with more quality businesses 4. Attract new businesses including entertainment/film industry to do business in Hermosa Beach during off season (September – May) 5. Stimulate economic development opportunities on vacant and under utilized property 6. Increase green/high technology businesses in Hermosa Beach VALUE TO RESIDENTS 1. Protection/enhancement of property values 2. Private sector investing in upgrading Hermosa Beach 3. More quality restaurant and retail choices within the City 4. Attractive community that you call home 5. Alternative housing choices beyond single family homes 6. More reasons to go enjoy a revitalized Downtown Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 31 SHORT TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Convenient, safe, easy to use and adequate supply parking 2. Funding for redeveloping Pacific Coast Highway/Aviation corridors 3. Unattractive Pacific Coast Highway/Aviation corridors – gateway to Hermosa Beach 4. Paring requirements and enforcement mechanism 5. Defining the City's role in economic growth and community redevelopment 6. City working with all Hermosa Beach businesses LONG TERM CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES 1. Working with Coastal Commission 2. Working with property owners and businesses 3. Competition from neighboring cities: hotel, retail, restaurants, and entertainment 4. Few funding options for redevelopment – EIFD 5. Increasing business investment during the economic recovery Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 32 OTHER POLICY ACTION PRIORITIES 2016 1. Pacific Coast Highway/Aviation Avenue Mobility/Improvements 2. Downtown Revitalization POLICY ACTIONS IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Economic Incentives for Business Development Policy: Council Decision 2. Tourism Development/Chamber of Commerce Relationship: Council Decision 3. Business Incubator Space: Council Decision 4. Cypress Avenue District Direction: Council Decision 5. Hotel Development A. H2O Construction B. Pier Strand Application 6. Family Friendly Entertainment and Business Opportunities MANAGEMENT ACTIONS 2016 1. Trans Pacific Fiber Optic Cable 2. Citywide Filming Strategy/Policy: Council Decision 3. Hope Chapel Site Development 4. Skecher Development MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS 2016 1. Smoking Enforcement on Plaza 2. Web Based Business: Website Upgrade 3. Economic Development Work Group MAJOR PROJECTS 2016 1. Plaza Granite Cubes and Tile Removal 2. Pier Plaza Enhancements • Tree Wheel Grates • Benches • Lights • Kiosks • Signage: Revamp • Bollards • Bike Racks Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 33 ON THE HORIZON 2016 – 2021 1. Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) 2. Business Retention/Growth Visitation Program 3. Retail and Restaurant Development Strategy and Zoning Changes 4. Economic Investment Opportunities Related to Carbon Neutral Strategy 5. Business Signage Policy and Enforcement 6. Parking Technology: Upgrade 7. Parking Analysis and Plan 8. Hermosa Beach Competitiveness 9. Office Space Development 10. Utility Pole Replacement Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 34 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ACTION AGENDA 2016 Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 35 City of Hermosa Beach Policy Agenda 2016 POLICY ACTIONS General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Financial Policies/Long Range Plan Carbon Neutrality: Short Term Actions City Infrastructure Master Plans City Buildings and Facilities OTHER PRIORITIES Pacific Coast Highway/Aviation Avenue Mobility/Improvements Downtown Revitalization Code Enforcement Meet and Confer/MOU 8th Street Project Encroachments Boards/Commissions Review Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 36 City of Hermosa Beach Policy Actions in Progress 2016 Community Policing Action Plan   Crime Prevention through Environmental Design   Mayor and City Council: Compensation   Oil Settlement: Direction   Community Decision Tool: Use   Short Term Rental Policy   Community Clean Up Strategy/Funding: Council Decision   Local Arts Events: Film/Music   South Park   Utility Rate: Council Decision   Low Impact Development Ordinances Update: Council Decision   Major Project Participation   Economic Incentives for Business Development Policy: Council Decision   Tourism Development/Chamber of Commerce Relationship: Council Decision   Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 37     Business Incubator Space: Council Decision   Cypress Avenue District Direction: Council Decision   Hotel Development   Family Friendly Entertainment and Business Opportunities Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 38 City of Hermosa Beach Major Projects 2016 Street Sharrows: Monterrey Council Chamber Improvements – Audio Visual Street Improvement Program: Pier Avenue Citywide Conservation Upgrades: Street Lights to LED Protective Bollards on Strand Clark Field and Lawn Bowling Electric Energy Efficiency: Update Restrooms Upgrade ADA Upgrade: Hermosa Strand at 35th Street and Beach/Water Access Plaza Granite Cubes and Tile Removal Pier Plaza Enhancements Parks Beautification Review and Monitor Major Private Projects in Neighboring Communities Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 39 City of Hermosa Beach Management Actions 2016 Commercial Use of Beach Policy/Regulations: Council Decision Homeless Strategy and Action Plan Body Cameras: Guidelines, Implementation Public Safety Mobile/Portable Radios: Direction Priority Based Budget     User Fee Study     Special Events Policy/Guidelines: Council Decision     Health Insurance Modification     ADA Compliance: Funding (Caltrans)     Trans Pacific Fiber Optic Cable     Citywide Filming Strategy/Policy: Council Decision     Hope Chapel Site Development     Skecher Development   Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 40 City of Hermosa Beach Management in Progress 2016 Police Community Calendar: Implementation Emergency Operations Plan: Update, Training Crime Analysis: Refinement Safety Fair Bikes/Electric Bikes Parking and Speeding Downtown Police Unit: Implementation Late Night Action Plan: Update Reports Multi Hazards Mitigation Plan: Development Fire Medical Director Construction Fences: Appearance and Personal Injury Volunteer Police Program: Recruitment Fleet Replacement Polices: Implementation Fiscal Health: Live Model Citywide Document Imaging eMeeting/Paperless Agenda: Planning Commission Gov – INVEST: Pensions Eden Systems Purchase Orders for All Departments Strategic Plan: 2016 – 2021 – 2031/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 41 Open Gov – Fiscal Transparency Software Online Parking Permits New Animal License System Grants Opportunities Part-Time Employees Recognition Volunteers Recognition Program Solid Waste Collection: Update Report Sewer Hydro Jetting Contract: Completion Land and Asset Management Software Council Procedural Manual City Intern Program Employee Appreciation Program: Enhancements High Performance Organization: Leadership Philosophy, Report to Council New Training System for Part-Time Employees Before/After School Program 4th of July Holiday Electric Vehicle Car Pool/Employee Commute Incentives Single Use Bag Policy: Implementation Sea Level Adaption Action Plan Smoking Enforcement on Plaza Web Based Business: Website Upgrade Economic Development Work Group From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 3:17 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Andrea Jacobsson submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6a) REPORT 20-0255 IMPLEMENTING PLAN HERMOSA GOALS FOR PRESERVING DOWNTOWN GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES-NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) eComment: Recommendation for City Council to approve the decision of the Planning commission 5-0 vote for 1301 Manhattan Ave remodel project. Now is not the time to spend city revenue on an economic consultant to do yet another feasibility study on economic uses when this would duplicate existing studies that have been done. Businesses need guidance and the rules should not change after approval. If the city wants to have an Economic Development commission a member from the H.B. Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business group must be included for balanced and thoughtful decisions. This economic development commission should work on retaining existing businesses and assist businesses by finding creative solutions to new issues during this difficult time of social distancing and pandemic. Here is an excerpt from The Atlantic dated 4/27/2020 I’d like to share: “As e-commerce grows, it will pull more stores out of ground-floor retail locations. Many of these spaces will stay empty for months, removing the bright awnings, cheeky signs, and crowded windows that were the face of their neighborhood. Long stretches of cities will feel facelessly anonymous. With fewer independent stores and more Americans working from home, the streets will be quieter, too. Some urban residents might enjoy the feeling of a half-filled city; it will carry the eerie vibe of an awkward, permanent holiday. But even those cheered by the ample sidewalk room will find, in the darkened windows to their left and right, a shadow of the city they knew before the plague. It would be glib to suggest that most restaurants can survive by simply pivoting to delivery. Indeed, many won’t—and not just because some consumers might be afraid of lukewarm trout. The bigger problem is that the most popular delivery items (appetizers and entrées) tend to be the least profitable, while delivery consumers rarely order the higher-margin items, like dessert and booze, that actually pay the rent. The COVID-19 pandemic will leave two legacies for the American streetscape. In the next few years, the virus will reduce to rubble many thousands of cherished local stores. Chains will surge, restaurants will feel desolate, and the density of humanity that is the life force of cities will be ruinously arrested by the disease….” You can read the full article at: https://amp-theatlantic- com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/610738/ City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0254 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that City Council: 1.Discuss and provide direction on the creation of a Hermosa Summer Streets Program; 2.Authorize staff to pursue potential funding opportunities to support various components of this program; and 3.Appropriate $17,145 in annually allocated AQMD funds to this program. Executive Summary: The City of Hermosa Beach is discussing options to implement a series of temporary outdoor and open space programs that would facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people walking,biking, or rolling as part of a Hermosa Summer Streets Program. Background: Amid the City’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home Public Health Orders,staff has observed a significant decrease in the number of vehicles on the road,and increased numbers of pedestrians and cyclists utilizing the City’s available open spaces and streets in order to maintain the recommended six feet of distance from those that are not part of the same household.With more members of the community staying and/or working at home and going for a walk or bike ride allowed under the public health order,many of the City’s streets and recreation areas have seen greater levels of activity and are being utilized in different ways than usual.With many sidewalks not wide enough to allow people to pass and maintain six feet of distance,staff has observed higher levels of pedestrians using the street to achieve adequate physical distancing.Staff has also observed greater numbers of people biking on streets in Hermosa Beach,often on the sidewalk or counter to the direction of vehicle traffic. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0254 Given that physical distancing measures will be required even with the easing of public health orders extending into the foreseeable future,and the traffic safety challenges that may occur with haphazard use of streets by pedestrians and bicycles with vehicular traffic,staff is evaluating options to dedicate additional space and provide educational signage on key corridors throughout the City to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of those who want to walk, roll, or bike in Hermosa Beach. Discussion: A Hermosa Summer Streets program would implement mobility enhancements along key corridors in Hermosa Beach on a temporary basis as part of the City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the expectation that physical distancing will need to be maintained through at least the summer months.The program could also explore opportunities to convert space adjacent to businesses- based on business interest-to facilitate safely spaced outdoor dining on their outdoor property or adjacent public property.Finally,a Summer Streets program could look at opportunities to facilitate temporary or permanent public art installations that beautify these public spaces and infrastructure in a manner that enhances the visibility and safety of the street or areas temporarily accommodating dining and outdoor space. A temporary program such as this serves the immediate need to provide safe additional space for walking or biking while vehicular traffic levels are low,and aligns with the City’s long-term mobility goals to demonstrate how the City may encourage active transportation opportunities and create “living streets”that also contribute to the creation of welcoming,walkable and vibrant commercial areas.The proposed program principles,corridors for consideration,and other implementation details are provided below. Program Principles Through this program, the City would aim to: ·Temporarily re-design our public streets to handle the surge in biking,rolling,and foot traffic while vehicle traffic has declined. ·Provide additional space for people of all ages and abilities to safely walk,bike,or skate in Hermosa Beach in a manner that allows physical distancing. ·Create an interconnected network of safe streets that allows the community to visit businesses, parks, and other community spaces without the use of a car. ·Implement safety measures and protocols to alert drivers of the temporary change in roadway patterns. ·Minimize impacts to adjacent businesses or residences where access must be maintained. ·Provide a buffer between potential parklet/outdoor dining decks in parking spaces and vehicular travel in commercial areas with a lane of dedicated bike and pedestrian space. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 2 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0254 Corridors for Consideration Potential Corridors for Dedicated Lane/Space: Hermosa Avenue |1.4 miles |Attachment 1 Allow one lane in each direction for biking/wheeled devices.Potential to re-open Strand initially to pedestrians only and direct biking/wheeled devices to remain on Hermosa Avenue.Potential to add outdoor dining/parklets in coordination with businesses in commercial area. Valley Drive/Ardmore Drive |1.8 miles each |Attachment 2 Make one way in each direction.Northbound Valley and Southbound Ardmore would be used for additional walking/biking space-a similar set up to the HB Triathlon. Prospect Avenue |1.2 miles |Attachment 3 Park vehicles on west side of street to create space for walking/biking in parking lane along corridor on east side Pier Avenue | 0.4 miles |Attachment 4 Allow one lane in each direction for biking/wheeled devices when most businesses re-open or when beach re-opens.Potential to add outdoor dining/parklets in coordination with businesses in commercial area. Potential Bicycle Friendly Streets Place additional signage or markings that remind drivers to watch for walkers/bikes on key east-west streets that are signalized at PCH and across the Greenbelt. ·14th Street (east of PCH) | 0.3 miles ·Gould Avenue/27th Street | 0.6 miles ·2nd Street (from Hermosa Ave to Ardmore) | 0.3 miles Program Implementation Other details of a potential program include: ·Safety-staff would obtain quotes and issue a task order to one of the City’s approved on-call traffic engineer/transportation planning firms to develop traffic control plans for the different corridors.The traffic control plans would be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and Police Department. ·Implementation-these projects are intended to be implemented in phases-based on available funding, equipment, and staffing resources, with the first phase occurring as quickly as June 1. ·Timeframe-projects would be expected to be in place for approximately three months,or longer,if interest and a need for physical distancing remain.If at any point during implementation it is determined that adjustments or removal are needed due to safety,vehicle congestion,or other concerns,the project can be removed,and normal roadway patterns City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 3 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0254 congestion,or other concerns,the project can be removed,and normal roadway patterns would resume. ·Equipment-materials would vary based on the corridor but could include a combination of k- rails,delineators,directional and educational signage,electronic message boards,and other strategies. ·Community Interest-community members have expressed on numerous occasions,through several channels,requests for the City to provide additional spaces that facilitate safe and effective opportunities for active use and exercise.As noted in the program principles,impacts to driveway and business access would be minimized and on-street parking would be maintained in high-demand areas. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description March 16, 2020 Council approved Resolution 20-7230 approving and ratifying the declaration of emergency in response to COVID-19 General Plan Consistency: The proposed Hermosa Summer Streets program matches the model of “living streets”,also known as “complete streets”,the benefits of which are detailed in the City’s General Plan.A living street combines safety and livability while promoting active healthy lifestyles.This centers on designing streets that can be safely shared by both vehicular and non-vehicular traffic.A living street should also contribute to an engaging public realm and a vibrant local economy. Relevant Policies are listed below: Mobility Goal 1.Complete Streets (Living Streets)that serve the diverse functions of mobility, commerce,recreation,and community engagement for all users whether they travel by walking, bicycling, transit, or driving. Policies: ·1.1 Consider all modes.Require the planning,design,and construction of all new and existing transportation projects to consider the needs of all modes of travel to create safe, livable and inviting environments for all users of the system. Mobility Goal 7.A transportation system that results in zero transportation-related fatalities and which minimizes injuries. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 4 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0254 Policies: ·7.1 Safe public right-of-ways.Encourage that all public right-of-ways are safe for all users at all times of day where users of all ages and ability feel comfortable participating in both motorized and non-motorized travel. Fiscal Impact: While the fiscal impacts of a summer streets program are not known at this time,it is staff’s intention to utilize grants,outside funding sources,or funds that are restricted to transportation and air quality improvement uses. Potential funding opportunities include: ·Adjustment of Current SCAG Grant for Prospect Corridor ·Submittal of SCAG Mini-Grant Application (up to $10,000)in partnership with local community- based organization ·Use of City allocated Air Quality Management District Funds ($17,145) ·Pursuit of private sponsorship Attachments: 1.Hermosa Avenue 2.Valley/Ardmore 3.Prospect Avenue 4.Pier Avenue 5.SCAG Mini-Grant Draft Application 6.National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)COVID-19 Rapid Response Tools for Cities 7.Tactical Urbanist Guide 8.Rails to Trails - COVID-19 Streets List of Cities 9.Smart Growth America - COVID-19 Streets Webinar Respectfully Submitted by:Doug Krauss,Environmental Programs Manager and Leeanne Singleton, Environmental Analyst Concur: Lucho Rodriguez, Deputy City Engineer Concur: Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 5 of 5 powered by Legistar™ From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 12:10 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Carolyn Petty submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: Mayor and City Council: This proposal is an outrage and reflects a disconnect with every one of your constituents who drives to work. At least be honest – this will not be a temporary experiment and to pretend as such is disingenuous. The current reduction in vehicular traffic will be reversed once the shelter at home orders are lifted – yet you are using this current situation to your advantage to permanently disadvantage anyone who drives cars. To provide you with historical reference - since (probably) none of you lived in Hermosa Beach when this was last attempted - Circa 2007, Pier Avenue was reduced to one lane each way, and it created traffic jams nearly ½ mile long, tremendous frustration on the part of drivers, and pushed traffic to 8th street, which was never intended to handle that volume of traffic. People were furious. Residents on 8th street could not get out of their driveways as traffic (naturally) diverted to other streets. To make changes to our streets as quickly as June 1, and to do this when residents are unable to physically attend meetings in order to express opposition is also shameful. Where is the public noticing of everyone who lives on Prospect, Valley/Ardmore and Hermosa Avenue? People on Manhattan Avenue and Monterey Avenue will need to be noticed as well because traffic is going to detour onto their streets as well. This all needs to be put on hold until every resident is notified. Nothing should change to our roadway until we are back to a normal situation with people again driving to work. This is shameful. From: Chris Prenter <cpdesign1@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 12:35 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Objection to proposed changes to Hb city streets Dear All, I write this regarding: CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC I object to all aspects of this proposal. This is Justin Massey’s ambition that he’s been scheming to permanently implement for years. This proposed experimental project is a huge waste of taxpayer money and will snarl traffic. It was done on Pier Ave several years ago and was a horrible failure. I’m guessing none of the current council members lived in Hermosa then and therefore have no clue. LA councilman Mike Bonin did the same thing in Playa Vista and it was also a huge failure. I see this as extremist progressives using this crisis as an excuse to push their political agendas when they know most people will not be available to attend meetings to object. How dare you! I find it abhorrent that you would try to ram this through in such a short time using the covid scare as cover to do so. It’s extremely dirty. I want to be able to use the streets as they were intended, and as they have always been used. Open the Strand and beach. Leave Hermosa streets alone! Sincerely, Chris Prenter 625 Loma Drive Hermosa Beach 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY CHRIS PRENTER ON 5/9/20 AT 12:35 P.M. -----Original Message----- From: laura oz <lohermosa@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:17 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: City council summer streets Please send this suggestion to the council. To give retail and restaurants more space to conduct business, please consider closing traffic from eighth Street to 16th St. and up Pier Ave to Manhattan Avenue, just like the city has done for fiesta and St Paddy’s. Open sidewalks to dining and pedestrian traffic in the street. Since the City has implemented this so many times in the past, the process is already documented. Thank you. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY LAURA OZ ON 5/9/20 AT 1:17 P.M. From: Vincent Busam <vince@sixpak.org> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 4:15 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Program I’m very happy to see the Summer Streets Program proposal. I’ve always felt that our city needs to re- prioritze the needs of people over the needs of cars, and several of our community streets are over-built for cars. I want to live in a community where I feel safe to let my young children walk and ride their bikes around our small town. During the current crisis, it’s even more important. When the beaches are closed, there is not enough space left in the rest of the town to allow people get outside the house. I really like the proposals for Hermosa, Prospect, and Pier Aves. I feel the Valley/Ardmore shift to one- way would make it a little too hard to get around as there are few crossings to be able to change directions. Instead, I’d suggest using other traffic calming measures to lower vehicle speed on those streets to closer match human-powered transport. Finally, I think we should consider making these changes permanent if it goes well. We live here year- round, and should reap the benefits of this year-round. Thanks, Vincent Busam 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY VINCENT BUSAM ON 5/9/20 AT 4:15 P.M. From: Christopher Runowicz <hermosachris@hermosachris.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 5:17 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: On the matter of reducing vehicle traffic through downtown Hermosa Beach (2) As I stood publicly back in March 2017, reducing vehicle traffic through downtown is a very good long term thing. The city is asking it's residents for a clear public sacrafice of their driving time for the sake of our small businesses. Less cars will make it more naturally convenient and safer for foot traffic, which I can tell you from my experience every Hermosa small business needs more than ever. So Hermosa Residents, you ready to really sacrafice to help small businesses? Was "Support Local Businesses! " over the last 2 months all BS, s erving only just to make *you feel better while sacraficing nothing. Or, can we all pitch in, for a stronger Hermosa Beach Community?! Attached was my own proposal for reducing traffic through downtown hermosa beach, presented to the hermosa beach city council in March 2017. Same mission, just different approach. Hermosa Chris 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY CHRISTOPHER RUNOWICZ ON 5/9/20 AT 5:17 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 6:06 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Debbie Sanowski submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I have reviewed the proposed remaking of Hermosa's major streets and the changes planned by the City. To be honest, I don’t know if this is a good idea for Pier Ave and Hermosa Ave. I see both sides and remember the nightmare of redoing Pier. We definitely went to Redondo more instead because of the parking and driving backups. I think this could reduce business to the area but like the idea of more open air restaurant tables. I will defer to the businesses and residents impacted by that. My very strong objection is to doing this along Ardmore, Valley (and possibly Prospect) in the residential areas, especially in the densely packed condo areas along Hermosa’s southern border where housing is on the greenbelt and the lanes are too narrow as is. Making turns out or our cul de sac is already a difficult maneuver with parked cars, doing this into a single lane while crossing a bike lane will be a dangerous nightmare. This is not a business zone, and gridlocking us out of our homes does nothing for business, and negatively impact our residential quality of life. It appears that this is part of a philosophical push by some to force us out of our cars etc. There is enough stress and difficulty going on these days without Council foisting another mess that we must all join to fight against, again. First the time consuming Greenbelt infiltration debacle, now you’re going to negatively impact our densely packed condo area with this traffic gridlock nightmare? I don’t get it, and I strongly object. From: Melyssa Guerry <melyssaguerry@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 8:59 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Comment for CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC I support the proposed plan. It will enhance public safety and make the city a more pleasant place to live. As someone who would be particularly inconvenienced with the Ardmore/Valley changes if driving, I still support this plan. I would like to add to the plan, though. I would also like to see opening up Pier Plaza, parts of Pier Avenue and Hermosa Ave, sidewalks, and parking spaces to allow the local businesses to have room to maintain social distancing for their customers. Lastly, I would like a version of both of these to become permanent. Making it safer for pedestrians and bicyclists to get around the city will enhance public safety and improve livability. Melyssa Guerry 551 25th St Hermosa beach 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY MELYSSA GUERRY ON 5/10/20 AT 8:59 A.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 9:51 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Doug Martoccia submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: The citizens and local businesses in our city are now experiencing the biggest health and economic crisis in our memory. In the next few months, Hermosa Beach will be transitioning from "Safer at Home" to an unknown and unpredictable future. As seen in other cities throughout the world, restaurants and retail businesses will be not be able to return to normal occupancy in an effort to minimize the tragic health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our restaurants and shops are now at severe risk of financial ruin. Restaurants are particularly affected as the virus is very easily spread in poorly ventilated, indoor dining areas. Fortunately, there are measures we can take right now, as described in the proposed Hermosa Summer Streets program. Specifically, temporary changes to the sidewalk and street layout of both Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue will permit restaurants and shops to safely expand their footprint outdoors. This will allow customers to dine and shop outdoors, while also permitting pedestrians to pass each other more comfortably. Also for your consideration is for the city to allow businesses within Pier Plaza to temporarily encroach onto the plaza so that they can serve patrons outdoors. Alternatively, the city can install picnic tables on Pier Plaza so that "take out" meals can be enjoyed outside. We are in extraordinary times. It is impossible to predict if and when we will see a meaningful reduction in COVID-19 cases in Hermosa Beach and our surrounding sister cities. What we do know is that if we continue the status quo and not do anything to help our businesses, our downtown will certainly be wiped out. We must look at what other cities are doing, be creative, innovate, and fight for the citizens of our city and our local businesses! From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 10:23 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Megg Sulzinger submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I’m 100% for supporting the local businesses and I think outdoor dining would be great! However I don’t see how making Valley & Ardmore one lane each way does this? The Greenbelt is already a safe walking path. There’s no businesses there all that does is cause an unnecessary road diet. I’ve heard the horror stories about the Pier Ave construction years ago and I experienced the Road Diet on Vista Del Mar and that was a nightmare. Also when there was discussion about the strand hotel everyone was up in arms about how there was only 3 main throughways in Hermosa (27th, Pier, Herondo) and now we want to decrease the main street (Pier Ave) in Hermosa to one lane each way and then also make the main north to south street, Hermosa Ave also one lane each way? Just seems like a lot of one lane each way streets that will cause major traffic congestion. The changes to Hermosa to Valley/Ardmore make absolutely no sense. I’m not understanding the Pier Ave closures, outdoor dining would be sweet but what businesses on Pier Ave would that actually benefit? Are you saying if you close the south lane going east on Pier that Fritto Misto could have dining in that closed lane? With cars flying by? Also if this does pass does this automatically give every restaurant/retail spot to immediately setup shop in the street/sidewalk? If the closures were to happen how would retail spots utilize that space? Are we just talking Fiesta Hermosa every day where businesses have their clothing racks in the street? I just for the life of me don’t get what street closures do to help the local businesses other than reducing the number of cars that can come through. I really hope that is not an all-or-nothing proposal because some ideas in here have merit however they are not all connected. If the community could have clarity on exactly how the outdoor dining would be executed instead of all this vague language about “potentially” adding outdoor dining is concerning. My concern is all of these lane closures will happen and there will be ZERO benefit to our community. Lane closures should only be made after extensive research on the impact of the community. Please take the time to treat each item of the proposal separately. Please also provide a strict timeline of when if the lane closures are approved for summer when they will be lifted. Changing roads and making it illegal to ride bikes on the strand is a slippery slope. Thank you for your time. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 9:35 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) C Norman submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: In regards to the proposal to make valley/ardmore one way with one lane for traffic. First the suggestion that there is a surge of bicycle traffic as "observed by staff" is anecdotal at best . I also have observed that there has still been a fair amount of vehicle traffic along valley even with the stay at home order. Maybe lets do some actual traffic surveys instead of deciding something without the appropriate data. Also the suggestion that sidewalk are not wide enough for people to safely distance themselves does not apply to this area since there's plenty of room on the greenbelt if people are responsible. I'm also wondering on the decision on which becomes North only and which becomes South only, again any study into which is more efficient because I would think they would be in the opposite directions since traffic always goes to the right in the US? Wouldn't this increase the risk of wrong way accidents along Valley/Ardmore?. The suggestion that this is temporary leaves me with some suspicion because we are know how "temporary" solutions become permanent. From: kathryn dunbabin <kathydunbabin@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 7:08 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: 5/12/2020 Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting, Item 2b Re: May 12, 2020 City Council Meeting, Item 6b As a 40 year resident of Hermosa Beach and understanding the COVID-19 crisis that has enveloped our nation and city, I think now is not the time to spend your and your staffs’ time and energy as well as city funds to discuss changes to major HB arterials Valley Drive, Ardmore Drive and Prospect Avenue. Please take them off your list for now and deal with the economic situation at hand. Thank you. Sincerely, Kathy Dunbabin…. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY KATHY DUNBABIN ON 5/11/20 AT 7:08 A.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 12:24 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Dean Francois submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: as long as we do not move too fast here, this is a good idea. However.... the strand should continue for cyclists and pedestrians. it is a unique configuration supported by previous ballot measures opposing a separate bike path. if you want bikes off the strand a bike path is the way to go but the current status should remain. there have never been serious injuries and peeps need to look out for themselves. i have spent a lifetime of activism bringing bike lanes and routes to the south bay, saving our strand, and making our community less driving dependent. http://www.geocities.ws/savethestrand/ scrap the idea of one way ardmore/valley. this configuration needs more improvement than what is suggested. we really need traffic circles at the intersection of pier ave. doing what is proposed here will endanger pedestrians while we have a safe ped route in the greenbelt. on pier ave lets remove some unneeded stop signs that no one stops at anyway. this creates gridlock and will improve with one lanes. this will appease those that claims this will create gridlock.. remember this is temporary. it needs further study but not all out lengthy ones. this pandemic is here now and distancing will be a way of life for the future. bars and restaurants will be empty unless peeps have space!! we will be ahead of other cities by being proactive. i suggest traffic counts and studies be done first before changes. unlike what happened years ago when the temp study was done on pier ave,. no counts were done before during and after creating nothing more than panic by everyone. it was not given a fair chance. we do not need 4 highway lanes in our city From: Elliott, Valerie M [US] (AS) <Valerie.Elliott@ngc.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 2:01 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: FW: bike path and strand flow Can you please add my input in the attached email for the appropriate agenda item to be discussed this week? I am also strongly in favor of keeping parking lots closed as we begin reopening the beach! To assist the curbside pickups for retailers, the metered parking should be limited as well – perhaps to 15 minutes for almost all metered street parking spaces in and near downtown Hermosa Beach. Hopefully that is already the plan, but if not, please enter my vote on the parking topic too. ☺ Thank you! From: Elliott, Valerie M [US] (AS) Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 12:33 PM To: 'anny@hermosabeach.gov' <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: 'Valerie Elliott' <beachval1@yahoo.com> Subject: bike path and strand flow In my opinion the reopening of the Strand along S Bay corridor would work well to limit unsafe Coronavirus transmission by reducing face to face interaction this summer as follows: •Limit the Strand to South-bound bikes & pedestrians (with a separate lane for each – right lane pedestrians, left lane biker, skateboards) •And use the adjacent streets for North-bound - sidewalks for pedestrians and bike lane or shared car/bike right lane for bikes, skateboards o Esplanade to Harbor Dr to Hermosa Avenue to Ocean/Manhattan Ave Valerie Elliott Hermosa beach homeowner & resident for over 16 years 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY VALERIE ELLIOTT ON 5/11/20 AT 2:01 P.M. From: Edwina Klein <edwinaklein@me.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 2:50 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: one way streets > Please do not rework our streets. 11th Street is already becoming fast paced car route. We are in need of speed bumps!!!! We have so very many young children on this street. I am elderly and must walk very quickly across the street walking the dogs. Everyone is in a hurry !!!! > Thankyou, > Edwina Klein > 533 11th ST > 310 489-0485 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY EDWINA KLEIN ON 5/11/20 AT 2:50 P.M. From: r f <rf90254@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 3:25 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: RE: SUMMER STREETS "ROAD DIETS" PROPOSED BY CITY MANAGER SUMMER STREETS "ROAD DIETS" PROPOSED BY CITY MANAGER SUJA LOWENTHAL P.S. We on 27th Street would like some traffic relief. Mornings begin with delivery trucks for Downtown HB restaurants. Can be as early as 6am. These trucks should be using commercial Pier Avenue and NOT residential streets. With the majority of retail and professional offices not opening until 10am, these trucks would be bothering no one if using Pier Avenue/Hermosa Avenue as to come in to delivery and then leave downtown. I saw nothing in the report about us. Again I would like to see a citizen committee of people who live here and use these streets for any suggested changes. Ron Felsing rf90254@yahoo.com 5/11/2020 From: r f <rf90254@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 3:10 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; citycleark@hermosabch.org Subject: RE: SUMMER STREETS "ROAD DIETS" PROPOSED BY CITY MANAGER SUMMER STREETS "ROAD DIETS" PROPOSED BY CITY MANAGER SUJA LOWENTHAL Seriously? From the north side of Hermosa to travel to the Hermosa Beach VON'S or WELLS FARGO BANK I travel Ardmore southbound to 16th Street eastbound. Then pull into the shopping center on 16th Street. I do not have to go onto Pacific Coast Highway. Nor if going on Valley Drive, I do not have to pass Valley School that could have children on bikes or on foot, nor parent dropping off or picking up children (hoards of traffic due to such), nor encountering the crossing guard at Pier which backs up traffic. I then would have to cross traffic as to pull into VON'S or WELLS FARGO from Pier Ave. Then if going to the ARCO gas station or McDonald's that are located on PCH at 11th, I drive Ardmore southbound to 11th Street eastbound, and then pull into the back of McDonald's for either business. I do not have to drive PCH nor Valley Dr past the 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY RON FELSING ON 5/11/20 AT 3:25 P.M. school or the always the back-up at Pier Ave with the double stops signs of Ardmore/Valley. On Prospect, where are those residents going to park? Pier Avenue is fine with the lanes it has, so is Hermosa Avenue. The shared lane with bicycles works out fine the way it is. Why monkey with streets that have been around for over 100 years? (This also goes for 26th Street which I read somewhere wanted to be switched also to one-way. FYI: a couple years ago some residents wanted 26th Street one-way, the city council did not approve such. To head to lower Pier Ave, I use 26th Street westbound as to safely turn onto Myrtle as there is blocked traffic view with parked cars at 26th/Manhattan Avenue. I can safely make a right turn at 25th/Myrtle as is a 4 -way stop there. I then can safely make a left turn onto Manhattan Avenue as there is a 4-ways stop there. Any other route places me in very dangerous situations.) On the public FAST PEOPLE SEARCH site, it shows a Sujatha Lowenthal at a Long Beach address (and 3 other Long Beach addresses prior) so this person who proposes this "Road Diet" is NOT a Hermosa Beach resident who uses these streets. How about a citizen committee on this and not an outsider? So a definite NO to any of these proposals. Leave then alone. Ron Felsing rf90254@yahoo.com 5/11/2020 From: Kenneth A. Hartley <khartley@cidrsystems.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 3:50 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: No to any temporary or permanent road diets I am opposed to any road diets proposed on the (last minute) agenda item either temporary or permanent. This is not something that the majority of residents want. Also, no one-way streets on Valley or Ardmore and no removal of parking on Prospect. If the City Council would like to see the survey completed in August, 2007 before upper Pier was re-done but after the 2 lane debacle – I’ve attached the PDF results summary report and cross-tabulations. Only about 22% of the 435 Hermosa Residents said they were interested in 2 lanes only where about 61% said they wanted it to remain 4 lanes. Ken Hartley 723 30th St. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY KEN HARTLEY ON 5/11/20 AT 3:50 P.M. COVER GOES HEREHermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report COVER GOES HEREHermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Data Analysis Consultants Kenneth A. Hartley, V.P. Ken Hartley is co-founder and Vice President of CIDR Systems, Inc., a nationally recognized data processing and software development firm. CIDR Systems' wide range of data collection, tabulation and reporting services are utilized by companies which demand excellence: Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, The National Association of Realtors, Shea Homes, The YMCA, TruGreen, Rand Corporation, New Line Cinema, Cisco, Christie’s Auction House and The Girl Scouts of America among many others. CIDR Systems, Inc. 723 30th St. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310-376-5075 khartley@cidrsystems.com www.cidrsystems.com COVER GOES HEREHermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Data Analysis Consultants Ian McLagan Alliance Consulting Group Ian McLagan is president of Alliance Consulting Group, a marketing research consulting firm.In addition to personal retainers with Nissan, McDonald's, Coca-Cola and Outback Steak, Inc., Ian provides marketing intelligence to a broad base of clients including Nintendo, Samsung,Cerberus Capital, etc.and locally with DirecTV and Metropolitan Water District. Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 4 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Research Methodology The Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Committee (UPAC) utilized Zommerang to conduct an online survey regarding consumer attitudes and preferences for the future of upper Pier Avenue •The survey was publicized through advertisements placed in local newspapers (Beach Reporter, Easy Reader), the Hermosa Beach website and through volunteers distributing newsletters during Fiesta Hermosa •The survey was available online during a 6-week period throughout June and early July, 2007 Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 5 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Research Methodology (continued) A total of 571 consumers participated in the survey •479 residents (405 complete online, 74 complete on paper received from Fiesta Hermosa & at the Public Works office) •92 non-residents This report focuses exclusively on the responses of the 479 resident participants unless otherwise noted Question #16 was not clear on the survey and has been removed from this presentation due to the significant confusion participants had in responding to it •The question asked participants to rank various options confusing many participants who tried to rate the various options Q.1 -Are you currently a resident of Hermosa Beach? COVER GOES HEREKey Findings Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 7 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Demographics Age 41 - 50 31%31 - 40 31% 18 - 30 9% 51+ 29% Have Kids? Yes 55% No 45% •Survey participants closely mirror the Hermosa Beach adult population with a slight trend toward being older and having children Q.2 -What is your age? Q.3 -Do you have children? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 8 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 A Majority Of Residents Visit Upper Pier Avenue Three Times A Week Or More Often Upper Pier Avenue Visitation No Answer 13% 7x/wk. 31% 5 - 6x/wk. 5% 4x/wk. 6% 3x/wk. 10% 2x/wk. 7% 4x/mo. 18% 2 - 3x/mo. 4% Once a month 4% 2 - 6x/yr. 2% Fully three-in-ten Hermosa Beach residents visit Upper Pier Avenue an average of once a day or more often Overall, residents visit Upper Pier Avenue an average of 15 times per month or roughly once every other day Q.4 -How often do you visit Upper Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 9 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 “Upper Pier Avenue” Is Most Frequently Defined As “PCH To Monterey”–Especially Among Residents Who Frequent It Upper Pier Ave. Definition PCH to Hermosa Ave. 31% PCH to Manhattan Ave. 24% Other 6% PCH to Monterey 39% Upper Pier Ave. Definition Among Frequent Visitors Other 6% PCH to Manhattan Ave. 24% PCH to Hermosa Ave. 27% PCH to Monterey 43% Upper Pier Ave. Definition Among Infrequent Visitors PCH to Hermosa Ave. 34% PCH to Monterey 37% PCH to Manhattan Ave. 24% Other 5% Q.5 -How do you define Upper Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 10 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Residents Overwhelmingly Think That Hermosa Beach Should Develop An Upper Pier Avenue Streetscape Project % Residents Think Hermosa Beach Should Develop An Upper Pier Avenue "Streetscape Project" 82% 77% 82% 75% 82%78% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsNearly eight-in-ten residents think that Hermosa Beach should develop Upper Pier Avenue as a streetscape project with new landscaping, textured sidewalks, improved signage, public art, etc. Support is strongest among residents who frequent Upper Pier Avenue less than once every other day (82%) and among residents aged 18 –40 (82%); especially those aged 18 –29 (88%, not shown) Q.6 -Do you think the City should develop a "streetscape" project (a beautification program with new landscaping, textured sidewalks, improved signage, public art, etc.) for Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 11 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Six-In-Ten Residents And Eight-In-Ten Non-Residents Wish For Hermosa Beach To Develop An Adjacent Parking Structure % Think Hermosa Beach Should Construct Adjacent Parking Structure 78% 66% 55%58% 62%60% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsSupport is strongest among residents who frequent Upper Pier Avenue (66%) and among younger residents (62%); especially those aged 18 –29 (70%, not shown) 78% of non-residents also think that Hermosa Beach should construct an adjacent parking structure Q.7 -Do you think the residents of Hermosa Beach would benefit if the City constructs a new parking structure adjacent to Pier Avenue on City property (at the civic center or community center)? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 12 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Six-In-Ten Residents And Seven-In-Ten Non-Residents Wish For Hermosa Beach To Widen Pier Avenue Sidewalks % Think Hermosa Beach Should Widen Pier Avenue Sidewalks 72% 59% 63% 58% 64%60% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsSupport is strongest among residents who infrequently visit Upper Pier Avenue (63%) and among younger residents (64%); especially those aged 18 –29 (73%, not shown) 72% of non-residents also think that Hermosa Beach should widen Pier Avenue sidewalks Q.8 -Do you think the City should widen the sidewalks on Pier Avenue to create a more "pedestrian friendly" atmosphere? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 13 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Three-Quarters Of Residents Support Sidewalk Dining If Pier Avenue Sidewalks Are Widened % Think Hermosa Beach Should Permit Outdoor Dining If Pier Avenue Sidewalks Are Widened 81% 70% 79% 69% 84% 75% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsSupport is strongest among younger residents (84%) and residents who infrequently visit Upper Pier Avenue (79%) 81% of non-residents also think that Hermosa Beach should permit outdoor dining if Pier Avenue sidewalks are widened Q.9 -If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor dining on the sidewalk on Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 14 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Just 57% of Residents Think That Outdoor Sales And Art Displays Should Be Permitted If Pier Avenue Sidewalks Are Widened % Think Hermosa Beach Should Permit Outdoor Sales & Art Displays If Pier Avenue Sidewalks Are Widened 62% 50% 61% 52% 64% 57% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsSupport is strongest among younger residents (64%) and residents who infrequently visit Upper Pier Avenue (61%) 62% of non-residents also think that Hermosa Beach should permit outdoor sales and art displays if Pier Avenue sidewalks are widened Q.10 -If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor sales and art displays on the sidewalks on Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 15 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Nearly Three-Quarters of Residents Think That Mixed Used Development Should Be Permitted On Pier Avenue % Think Hermosa Beach Should Permit Mixed Use Development On Pier Avenue 70%71% 76%72%74%73% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsSupport is similar among younger and older residents with infrequent visitors slightly more in favor of mixed used development than are frequent Pier Avenue visitors A slightly lower proportion of non-residents support mixed use development than do residents (70%) Q.11 -Do you think the City should permit "mixed use" development (ground floor commercial, upper floor residential) on Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 16 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 A Majority Of Residents Think That Height Limits Should Remain At 30’ (63%) With 17% Wishing Them Raised And 20% Wishing Them Lowered Height Limit On Pier Avenue 63% 70% 58% 66%61% 65% 17%19%16%18%16% 27% 8% 23%16%26% 11%20% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsLowered To 25'Kept at 30'Raised To 35' Support for raising height limits is similar across age and frequency of visitation groups while support for lowering height limits is highest among older residents Q.12 -The current height limit for commercial buildings along Pier Avenue is 30 feet. Do you feel that height limit should be . . Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 17 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Overall, 37% Of Residents Think That Pier Avenue Has A Significant Crime Problem % Think Crime Is A Significant Problem On Pier Avenue 20% 41% 35% 42% 30% 37% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsOlder and more frequent visitors to Pier Avenue are most likely to feel that the area has a significant crime problem Residents aged 18 –29 are least likely to feel that Pier Avenue has a significant crime problem (18%, not shown) along with non-residents (20%) Q.13 -Do you consider crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) a significant problem on Upper Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 18 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Overall, One-Third Of Residents Think That Crime Is Increasing On Upper Pier Avenue Perceptions Of Crime On Upper Pier Avenue 60%66% 56%68%53% 76% 34%28% 39%29% 40% 14% 10%7%3%5%6%6%0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-ResidentsDecreasing Staying The Same Increasing Roughly four-in-ten older residents and frequent visitors to Upper Pier Avenue feel that incidences of crime including vandalism and rowdy behavior by obviously intoxicated people is increasing Q.14 -Do you believe crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) is increasing, staying about the same, or decreasing on Upper Pier Avenue? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 19 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Overall, 61% Of Residents Support Upper Pier Avenue Remaining At 4 Lanes Perceptions Of Crime On Upper Pier Avenue 22%20%23%24%18%13% 12%16%10%11%13%20% 5%5%5%6%4%4% 63%65%59%62%59%61% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%Total ResidentsAge 18 - 40Age 41+Infrequent VisitorFrequent VisitorNon-Residents4 Lanes 2 Lanes Combination Other Support for Upper Pier Avenue remaining at 4 lanes is similar among resident groups and non-residents Q.15 -Should the City keep Upper Pier Avenue at four lanes or reduce it again to two lanes? Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 20 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Leading Suggestions By Residents 15% 14% 12% 10% 9%9% 6%6% 5% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% Encourage shop diversity Keep small town feel Need more visible police 4 lanes are needed Drunk bar patrons disturb peace Need additional parking Add independent restaurants Traffic too congested Don't follow generic MB, SM, ES Q.17 -Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? COVER GOES HERESummary Hermosa Beach Upper Pier Avenue Research Report 22 Alliance Consulting Group / CIDR Systems Inc. July 29, 2007 Summary Initiatives Resident Response Q.6 -Do you think the City should develop a "streetscape" project (a beautification program with new landscaping, textured sidewalks, improved signage, public art, etc.) for Pier Avenue? 78% “Yes” Q.9 -If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor dining on the sidewalk on Pier Avenue? 75% “Yes” Q.11 -Do you think the City should permit "mixed use" development (ground floor commercial, upper floor residential) on Pier Avenue? 73% “Yes” Q.12 -The current height limit for commercial buildings along Pier Avenue is 30 feet. Should it be kept the same? 63% “Keep the same” Q.15 -Should the City keep Upper Pier Avenue at four lanes or reduce it again to two lanes?61% “Keep the same” Q.14 -Do you believe crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) is increasing, staying about the same, or decreasing on Upper Pier Avenue? 60% “Staying the same” Q.7 -Do you think the residents of Hermosa Beach would benefit if the City constructs a new parking structure adjacent to Pier Avenue on City property (at the civic center or community center)? 60% “Yes” Q.8 -Do you think the City should widen the sidewalks on Pier Avenue to create a more "pedestrian friendly" atmosphere? 60% “Yes” Q.10 -If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor sales and art displays on the sidewalks on Pier Avenue? 57% “Yes” Q.13 -Do you consider crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) a significant problem on Upper Pier Avenue? 37% “Yes” Table 1-1 Q.1 - Are you currently a resident of Hermosa Beach? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 479 42 146 148 136 188 284 259 211 183 112 142 167 283 209 195 331 125 92 71 500 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 479 42 146 148 136 188 284 259 211 183 112 142 167 283 209 195 331 125 - 52 427 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 73.2% 85.4% S T No - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 92 19 73 100% 26.8% 14.6% A U Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 2-1 Q.2 - What is your age? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 472 42 146 148 136 188 284 257 211 182 111 142 166 279 208 194 326 123 91 65 505 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Under 30 (Net) 42 42 - - - 42 - 1 41 16 11 14 7 32 17 16 26 13 24 8 59 8.9% 100% 22.3% 0.4% 19.4% 8.8% 9.9% 9.9% 4.2% 11.5% 8.2% 8.2% 8.0% 10.6% 26.4% 12.3% 11.7% CDE G H M A Under 21 3 3 - - - 3 - - 3 - - 2 2 - 1 - 1 1 3 - 6 0.6% 7.1% 1.6% 1.4% 1.4% 1.2% 0.5% 0.3% 0.8% 3.3% 1.2% cde g h T 21 - 30 39 39 - - - 39 - 1 38 16 11 12 5 32 16 16 25 12 21 8 53 8.3% 92.9% 20.7% 0.4% 18.0% 8.8% 9.9% 8.5% 3.0% 11.5% 7.7% 8.2% 7.7% 9.8% 23.1% 12.3% 10.5% CDE G H M A 31 - 40 146 - 146 - - 146 - 74 70 62 34 36 47 93 77 48 104 33 23 13 158 30.9% 100% 77.7% 28.8% 33.2% 34.1% 30.6% 25.4% 28.3% 33.3% 37.0% 24.7% 31.9% 26.8% 25.3% 20.0% 31.3% BDE G l P T 41 - 50 148 - - 148 - - 148 107 40 58 35 48 67 72 62 62 92 49 21 15 155 31.4% 100% 52.1% 41.6% 19.0% 31.9% 31.5% 33.8% 40.4% 25.8% 29.8% 32.0% 28.2% 39.8% 23.1% 23.1% 30.7% s BCE F I N Q Over 51 (Net) 136 - - - 136 - 136 75 60 46 31 44 45 82 52 68 104 28 23 29 133 28.8% 100% 47.9% 29.2% 28.4% 25.3% 27.9% 31.0% 27.1% 29.4% 25.0% 35.1% 31.9% 22.8% 25.3% 44.6% 26.3% BCD F O R U 51 - 65 105 - - - 105 - 105 55 50 35 24 33 37 62 40 54 81 20 17 13 110 22.2% 77.2% 37.0% 21.4% 23.7% 19.2% 21.6% 23.2% 22.3% 22.2% 19.2% 27.8% 24.8% 16.3% 18.7% 20.0% 21.8% BCD F O R Over 65 31 - - - 31 - 31 20 10 11 7 11 8 20 12 14 23 8 6 16 23 6.6% 22.8% 10.9% 7.8% 4.7% 6.0% 6.3% 7.7% 4.8% 7.2% 5.8% 7.2% 7.1% 6.5% 6.6% 24.6% 4.6% BCD F U Mean 45.0 25.0 35.5 45.5 60.7 33.2 52.8 47.1 42.3 44.2 44.7 45.7 45.7 44.4 43.9 46.6 45.5 44.3 41.4 49.6 43.8 S B F I O U Median 43.9 25.2 35.5 45.5 60.1 34.2 49.6 45.5 39.3 43.0 43.7 44.9 44.9 42.8 42.5 45.8 44.2 43.8 39.4 47.9 43.1 Std. Deviation 11.9 1.7 - - 5.0 4.4 8.4 10.4 13.1 11.6 11.9 12.3 10.6 12.5 11.6 12.0 12.1 11.6 13.9 15.2 11.8 Std. Error 0.55 0.26 - - 0.43 0.32 0.50 0.65 0.90 0.86 1.13 1.03 0.82 0.75 0.80 0.86 0.67 1.05 1.46 1.89 0.53 Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 3-1 Q.3 - Do you have children? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 470 42 144 147 135 186 282 259 211 182 110 142 165 277 207 194 325 122 92 65 504 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 259 1 74 107 75 75 182 259 - 105 46 88 106 135 118 106 178 66 39 34 268 55.1% 2.4% 51.4% 72.8% 55.6% 40.3% 64.5% 100% 57.7% 41.8% 62.0% 64.2% 48.7% 57.0% 54.6% 54.8% 54.1% 42.4% 52.3% 53.2% S B BCE B F I K K N No 211 41 70 40 60 111 100 - 211 77 64 54 59 142 89 88 147 56 53 31 236 44.9% 97.6% 48.6% 27.2% 44.4% 59.7% 35.5% 100% 42.3% 58.2% 38.0% 35.8% 51.3% 43.0% 45.4% 45.2% 45.9% 57.6% 47.7% 46.8% CDE D D G H JL M A Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 4-1 Q.4 - How often do you visit Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 466 40 143 147 134 183 281 257 205 181 110 140 166 273 209 195 322 122 87 64 495 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% <13 Times per month (Net) 209 17 77 62 52 94 114 118 89 76 49 70 68 129 209 - 151 48 57 33 235 44.8% 42.5% 53.8% 42.2% 38.8% 51.4% 40.6% 45.9% 43.4% 42.0% 44.5% 50.0% 41.0% 47.3% 100% 46.9% 39.3% 65.5% 51.6% 47.5% DE G P A Two times per year 2 - 2 - - 2 - 2 - - - 2 1 1 2 - 1 1 5 1 6 0.4% 1.4% 1.1% 0.8% 1.4% 0.6% 0.4% 1.0% 0.3% 0.8% 5.7% 1.6% 1.2% A Three times per year 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 2 - 1 - 1 - 1 2 - 1 - 5 3 4 0.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.5% 0.4% 0.8% 0.6% 0.7% 0.4% 1.0% 0.3% 5.7% 4.7% 0.8% A Six times per year 2 - - 1 1 - 2 1 1 - - 2 2 - 2 - - 2 3 - 5 0.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% 0.4% 0.5% 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% 1.6% 3.4% 1.0% T One time per month 19 2 10 4 3 12 7 10 9 5 2 8 4 15 19 - 17 2 14 3 30 4.1% 5.0% 7.0% 2.7% 2.2% 6.6% 2.5% 3.9% 4.4% 2.8% 1.8% 5.7% 2.4% 5.5% 9.1% 5.3% 1.6% 16.1% 4.7% 6.1% de G k m P R A Two times per month 14 1 3 7 3 4 10 11 3 2 5 4 3 9 14 - 7 6 4 2 16 3.0% 2.5% 2.1% 4.8% 2.2% 2.2% 3.6% 4.3% 1.5% 1.1% 4.5% 2.9% 1.8% 3.3% 6.7% 2.2% 4.9% 4.6% 3.1% 3.2% i P Three times per month 6 - 3 2 1 3 3 3 3 4 - 2 - 6 6 - 5 1 1 2 5 1.3% 2.1% 1.4% 0.7% 1.6% 1.1% 1.2% 1.5% 2.2% 1.4% 2.2% 2.9% 1.6% 0.8% 1.1% 3.1% 1.0% b K M P Four times per month 84 9 31 22 21 40 43 43 40 34 25 21 25 53 84 - 60 19 15 12 88 18.0% 22.5% 21.7% 15.0% 15.7% 21.9% 15.3% 16.7% 19.5% 18.8% 22.7% 15.0% 15.1% 19.4% 40.2% 18.6% 15.6% 17.2% 18.8% 17.8% g P Two times per week 35 1 8 15 11 9 26 15 19 16 5 13 14 19 35 - 26 7 3 4 34 7.5% 2.5% 5.6% 10.2% 8.2% 4.9% 9.3% 5.8% 9.3% 8.8% 4.5% 9.3% 8.4% 7.0% 16.7% 8.1% 5.7% 3.4% 6.3% 6.9% s B b f P Three times per week 45 4 19 10 12 23 22 31 14 14 12 17 19 25 45 - 34 10 7 6 47 9.7% 10.0% 13.3% 6.8% 9.0% 12.6% 7.8% 12.1% 6.8% 7.7% 10.9% 12.1% 11.4% 9.2% 21.5% 10.6% 8.2% 8.0% 9.4% 9.5% d i P 13+ Times per month (Net) 195 16 48 62 68 64 130 106 88 84 46 53 76 109 - 195 132 55 13 18 194 41.8% 40.0% 33.6% 42.2% 50.7% 35.0% 46.3% 41.2% 42.9% 46.4% 41.8% 37.9% 45.8% 39.9% 100% 41.0% 45.1% 14.9% 28.1% 39.2% S C F O t Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 4-1 Q.4 - How often do you visit Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Four times per week 26 5 5 10 6 10 16 13 12 11 6 8 10 15 - 26 21 5 - - 27 5.6% 12.5% 3.5% 6.8% 4.5% 5.5% 5.7% 5.1% 5.9% 6.1% 5.5% 5.7% 6.0% 5.5% 13.3% 6.5% 4.1% 5.5% S O T Five times per week 22 - 8 4 10 8 14 11 11 10 5 5 10 11 - 22 15 6 4 - 26 4.7% 5.6% 2.7% 7.5% 4.4% 5.0% 4.3% 5.4% 5.5% 4.5% 3.6% 6.0% 4.0% 11.3% 4.7% 4.9% 4.6% 5.3% B B Bd O T Six times per week 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - - 2 0.2% 0.7% 0.4% 0.4% 0.9% 0.4% 0.5% 0.3% 0.4% Seven times per week 146 11 35 47 52 46 99 81 65 63 34 40 56 82 - 146 95 44 9 18 139 31.3% 27.5% 24.5% 32.0% 38.8% 25.1% 35.2% 31.5% 31.7% 34.8% 30.9% 28.6% 33.7% 30.0% 74.9% 29.5% 36.1% 10.3% 28.1% 28.1% S C F O None/Nothing 2 - - - 2 - 2 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - - 2 - - 2 - 0.4% 1.5% 0.7% 0.4% 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% 0.6% 0.4% 0.6% 3.1% Often/frequently (non-specific) 37 5 11 15 6 16 21 21 16 14 8 10 11 22 - - 25 9 4 3 38 7.9% 12.5% 7.7% 10.2% 4.5% 8.7% 7.5% 8.2% 7.8% 7.7% 7.3% 7.1% 6.6% 8.1% 7.8% 7.4% 4.6% 4.7% 7.7% e Not often/infrequently 22 2 7 8 5 9 13 11 10 6 6 6 9 12 - - 11 10 12 8 26 (non-specific) 4.7% 5.0% 4.9% 5.4% 3.7% 4.9% 4.6% 4.3% 4.9% 3.3% 5.5% 4.3% 5.4% 4.4% 3.4% 8.2% 13.8% 12.5% 5.3% q A u Other 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 2 0.2% 0.7% 0.4% 0.5% 0.9% 0.6% 0.3% 1.1% 0.4% Mean (times per month) 15.3 14.7 13.3 15.6 17.3 13.6 16.4 15.3 15.5 16.2 15.5 14.3 16.5 14.7 5.9 25.5 14.9 16.5 7.6 13.1 14.4 S c C F O Std. Deviation 10.6 10.4 10.4 10.7 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.6 10.6 10.5 10.6 10.3 10.8 3.8 4.5 10.5 10.9 9.4 11.4 10.7 Std. Error 0.53 1.82 0.93 0.96 0.95 0.83 0.68 0.71 0.80 0.83 1.08 0.95 0.86 0.70 0.26 0.32 0.62 1.08 1.12 1.60 0.52 Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 5-1 Q.5 - How do you define Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 467 41 142 148 134 183 282 256 207 183 112 142 163 277 206 194 322 123 87 65 495 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% PCH to Monterey 183 16 62 58 46 78 104 105 77 183 - - 61 110 76 84 132 43 27 22 190 39.2% 39.0% 43.7% 39.2% 34.3% 42.6% 36.9% 41.0% 37.2% 100% 37.4% 39.7% 36.9% 43.3% 41.0% 35.0% 31.0% 33.8% 38.4% KL PCH to Hermosa Ave 142 14 36 48 44 50 92 88 54 - - 142 54 81 70 53 92 42 35 22 156 30.4% 34.1% 25.4% 32.4% 32.8% 27.3% 32.6% 34.4% 26.1% 100% 33.1% 29.2% 34.0% 27.3% 28.6% 34.1% 40.2% 33.8% 31.5% i JK a PCH to Manhattan Ave 112 11 34 35 31 45 66 46 64 - 112 - 36 70 49 46 80 28 18 12 121 24.0% 26.8% 23.9% 23.6% 23.1% 24.6% 23.4% 18.0% 30.9% 100% 22.1% 25.3% 23.8% 23.7% 24.8% 22.8% 20.7% 18.5% 24.4% H JL Other, please specify 30 - 10 7 13 10 20 17 12 - - - 12 16 11 11 18 10 7 9 28 6.4% 7.0% 4.7% 9.7% 5.5% 7.1% 6.6% 5.8% 7.4% 5.8% 5.3% 5.7% 5.6% 8.1% 8.0% 13.8% 5.7% B B B u Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 6-1 Q.6 - Do you think the City should develop a "streetscape" project (a beautification program with new landscaping, textured sidewalks, improved signage, public art, etc.) for Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 465 40 139 146 133 179 279 252 204 176 110 140 166 282 202 190 329 125 81 70 485 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 362 35 111 110 99 146 209 202 153 135 87 112 125 224 165 147 265 88 66 57 378 77.8% 87.5% 79.9% 75.3% 74.4% 81.6% 74.9% 80.2% 75.0% 76.7% 79.1% 80.0% 75.3% 79.4% 81.7% 77.4% 80.5% 70.4% 81.5% 81.4% 77.9% dE g R No 103 5 28 36 34 33 70 50 51 41 23 28 41 58 37 43 64 37 15 13 107 22.2% 12.5% 20.1% 24.7% 25.6% 18.4% 25.1% 19.8% 25.0% 23.3% 20.9% 20.0% 24.7% 20.6% 18.3% 22.6% 19.5% 29.6% 18.5% 18.6% 22.1% b B f Q Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 7-1 Q.7 - Do you think the residents of Hermosa Beach would benefit if the City constructs a new parking structure adjacent to Pier Avenue on City property (at the civic center or community center)? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 460 40 138 142 133 178 275 248 203 173 110 136 164 280 200 187 326 125 82 69 482 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 276 28 82 78 81 110 159 146 125 98 70 84 80 185 109 123 213 58 64 50 296 60.0% 70.0% 59.4% 54.9% 60.9% 61.8% 57.8% 58.9% 61.6% 56.6% 63.6% 61.8% 48.8% 66.1% 54.5% 65.8% 65.3% 46.4% 78.0% 72.5% 61.4% d M O R A u No 184 12 56 64 52 68 116 102 78 75 40 52 84 95 91 64 113 67 18 19 186 40.0% 30.0% 40.6% 45.1% 39.1% 38.2% 42.2% 41.1% 38.4% 43.4% 36.4% 38.2% 51.2% 33.9% 45.5% 34.2% 34.7% 53.6% 22.0% 27.5% 38.6% S b N P Q t Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 8-1 Q.8 - Do you think the City should widen the sidewalks on Pier Avenue to create a more "pedestrian friendly" atmosphere? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 463 40 139 144 133 179 277 251 203 176 109 139 166 280 201 190 327 125 83 71 484 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 279 29 85 89 71 114 160 149 125 95 66 91 86 181 126 112 207 64 60 44 301 60.3% 72.5% 61.2% 61.8% 53.4% 63.7% 57.8% 59.4% 61.6% 54.0% 60.6% 65.5% 51.8% 64.6% 62.7% 58.9% 63.3% 51.2% 72.3% 62.0% 62.2% E J M R A No 184 11 54 55 62 65 117 102 78 81 43 48 80 99 75 78 120 61 23 27 183 39.7% 27.5% 38.8% 38.2% 46.6% 36.3% 42.2% 40.6% 38.4% 46.0% 39.4% 34.5% 48.2% 35.4% 37.3% 41.1% 36.7% 48.8% 27.7% 38.0% 37.8% S B L N Q Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 9-1 Q.9 - If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor dining on the sidewalk on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 466 40 140 146 133 180 279 252 205 176 110 139 167 282 203 190 330 125 82 73 484 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 348 33 117 112 80 150 192 188 153 131 86 98 100 235 160 133 253 88 66 50 372 74.7% 82.5% 83.6% 76.7% 60.2% 83.3% 68.8% 74.6% 74.6% 74.4% 78.2% 70.5% 59.9% 83.3% 78.8% 70.0% 76.7% 70.4% 80.5% 68.5% 76.9% E E E G M P No 118 7 23 34 53 30 87 64 52 45 24 41 67 47 43 57 77 37 16 23 112 25.3% 17.5% 16.4% 23.3% 39.8% 16.7% 31.2% 25.4% 25.4% 25.6% 21.8% 29.5% 40.1% 16.7% 21.2% 30.0% 23.3% 29.6% 19.5% 31.5% 23.1% BCD F N O Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 10-1 Q.10 - If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor sales and art displays on the sidewalks on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 461 40 139 143 132 179 275 249 203 176 109 137 164 280 201 188 325 125 82 71 481 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 264 27 88 78 66 115 144 142 117 100 66 75 77 177 123 94 200 59 51 39 283 57.3% 67.5% 63.3% 54.5% 50.0% 64.2% 52.4% 57.0% 57.6% 56.8% 60.6% 54.7% 47.0% 63.2% 61.2% 50.0% 61.5% 47.2% 62.2% 54.9% 58.8% E E G M P R No 197 13 51 65 66 64 131 107 86 76 43 62 87 103 78 94 125 66 31 32 198 42.7% 32.5% 36.7% 45.5% 50.0% 35.8% 47.6% 43.0% 42.4% 43.2% 39.4% 45.3% 53.0% 36.8% 38.8% 50.0% 38.5% 52.8% 37.8% 45.1% 41.2% BC F N O Q Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 11-1 Q.11 - Do you think the City should permit "mixed use" development (ground floor commercial, upper floor residential) on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 456 39 137 141 132 176 273 244 203 175 108 134 164 281 199 187 331 125 80 70 475 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 331 26 104 92 104 130 196 178 147 132 80 92 103 221 151 132 331 - 56 58 336 72.6% 66.7% 75.9% 65.2% 78.8% 73.9% 71.8% 73.0% 72.4% 75.4% 74.1% 68.7% 62.8% 78.6% 75.9% 70.6% 100% 70.0% 82.9% 70.7% d D M R U No 125 13 33 49 28 46 77 66 56 43 28 42 61 60 48 55 - 125 24 12 139 27.4% 33.3% 24.1% 34.8% 21.2% 26.1% 28.2% 27.0% 27.6% 24.6% 25.9% 31.3% 37.2% 21.4% 24.1% 29.4% 100% 30.0% 17.1% 29.3% cE N Q T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 12-1 Q.12 - The current height limit for commercial buildings along Pier Avenue is 30 feet. Do you feel that height limit should be: Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 454 38 140 140 131 178 271 245 202 174 108 136 165 279 199 186 327 122 78 66 475 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Raised to 35 feet 78 10 23 19 24 33 43 43 34 33 13 24 19 57 35 29 69 9 21 10 91 17.2% 26.3% 16.4% 13.6% 18.3% 18.5% 15.9% 17.6% 16.8% 19.0% 12.0% 17.6% 11.5% 20.4% 17.6% 15.6% 21.1% 7.4% 26.9% 15.2% 19.2% M R a Kept the same (30 ft.) 286 27 98 88 70 125 158 150 132 106 76 87 90 190 132 114 211 72 51 47 295 63.0% 71.1% 70.0% 62.9% 53.4% 70.2% 58.3% 61.2% 65.3% 60.9% 70.4% 64.0% 54.5% 68.1% 66.3% 61.3% 64.5% 59.0% 65.4% 71.2% 62.1% E E G M Lowered to 25 feet (restricting 90 1 19 33 37 20 70 52 36 35 19 25 56 32 32 43 47 41 6 9 89 buildings to no more than 2 stories 19.8% 2.6% 13.6% 23.6% 28.2% 11.2% 25.8% 21.2% 17.8% 20.1% 17.6% 18.4% 33.9% 11.5% 16.1% 23.1% 14.4% 33.6% 7.7% 13.6% 18.7% above grade) S B BC BC F N o Q Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 13-1 Q.13 - Do you consider crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) a significant problem on Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 450 39 140 139 127 179 266 241 201 171 106 135 167 283 197 185 324 121 75 64 469 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Yes 167 7 47 67 45 54 112 106 59 61 36 54 167 - 68 76 103 61 15 20 165 37.1% 17.9% 33.6% 48.2% 35.4% 30.2% 42.1% 44.0% 29.4% 35.7% 34.0% 40.0% 100% 34.5% 41.1% 31.8% 50.4% 20.0% 31.3% 35.2% S B BCE B F I N Q No 283 32 93 72 82 125 154 135 142 110 70 81 - 283 129 109 221 60 60 44 304 62.9% 82.1% 66.4% 51.8% 64.6% 69.8% 57.9% 56.0% 70.6% 64.3% 66.0% 60.0% 100% 65.5% 58.9% 68.2% 49.6% 80.0% 68.8% 64.8% CDE D D G H M R A Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 14-1 Q.14 - Do you believe crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) is increasing, staying about the same, or decreasing on Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 447 39 138 139 126 177 265 241 198 169 107 133 164 280 195 184 323 120 70 59 467 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Increasing 154 4 46 61 41 50 102 88 61 57 35 46 115 38 57 74 94 56 10 18 147 34.5% 10.3% 33.3% 43.9% 32.5% 28.2% 38.5% 36.5% 30.8% 33.7% 32.7% 34.6% 70.1% 13.6% 29.2% 40.2% 29.1% 46.7% 14.3% 30.5% 31.5% S B Bce B F N O Q Staying about the Same 268 29 88 71 78 117 149 144 122 101 68 81 47 219 132 97 209 59 53 36 291 60.0% 74.4% 63.8% 51.1% 61.9% 66.1% 56.2% 59.8% 61.6% 59.8% 63.6% 60.9% 28.7% 78.2% 67.7% 52.7% 64.7% 49.2% 75.7% 61.0% 62.3% D D d G M P R A Decreasing 25 6 4 7 7 10 14 9 15 11 4 6 2 23 6 13 20 5 7 5 29 5.6% 15.4% 2.9% 5.0% 5.6% 5.6% 5.3% 3.7% 7.6% 6.5% 3.7% 4.5% 1.2% 8.2% 3.1% 7.1% 6.2% 4.2% 10.0% 8.5% 6.2% Cd h M o Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 15-1 Q.15 - Should the City keep Upper Pier Avenue at four lanes or reduce it again to two lanes? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 136 132 123 175 255 236 192 166 105 130 159 269 187 183 313 116 75 67 451 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Four Lanes 265 22 82 80 78 104 158 137 124 110 66 71 100 162 110 119 183 82 47 47 271 60.9% 56.4% 60.3% 60.6% 63.4% 59.4% 62.0% 58.1% 64.6% 66.3% 62.9% 54.6% 62.9% 60.2% 58.8% 65.0% 58.5% 70.7% 62.7% 70.1% 60.1% L Q u Two Lanes 96 7 28 30 29 35 59 57 36 27 24 35 36 58 45 34 74 19 10 14 94 22.1% 17.9% 20.6% 22.7% 23.6% 20.0% 23.1% 24.2% 18.8% 16.3% 22.9% 26.9% 22.6% 21.6% 24.1% 18.6% 23.6% 16.4% 13.3% 20.9% 20.8% S J r Some combination of two and four 54 8 20 15 11 28 26 32 22 22 12 18 16 36 20 23 41 11 15 5 64 lanes 12.4% 20.5% 14.7% 11.4% 8.9% 16.0% 10.2% 13.6% 11.5% 13.3% 11.4% 13.8% 10.1% 13.4% 10.7% 12.6% 13.1% 9.5% 20.0% 7.5% 14.2% e g t Other, please specify 20 2 6 7 5 8 12 10 10 7 3 6 7 13 12 7 15 4 3 1 22 4.6% 5.1% 4.4% 5.3% 4.1% 4.6% 4.7% 4.2% 5.2% 4.2% 2.9% 4.6% 4.4% 4.8% 6.4% 3.8% 4.8% 3.4% 4.0% 1.5% 4.9% t Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 16-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 4 Box (1/2/3/4) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Repaving the street and correcting 206 17 58 69 60 75 129 116 85 77 51 67 90 113 92 88 136 67 30 20 218 existing drainage problems 47.4% 43.6% 43.3% 51.9% 48.8% 43.4% 50.4% 49.6% 44.0% 46.4% 49.0% 51.5% 56.3% 42.2% 48.2% 48.6% 43.5% 57.8% 40.5% 32.3% 48.0% N Q T Designing and implementing a 200 20 63 64 51 83 115 108 89 72 50 60 76 123 91 82 139 57 36 36 202 'streetscape' beautification 46.0% 51.3% 47.0% 48.1% 41.5% 48.0% 44.9% 46.2% 46.1% 43.4% 48.1% 46.2% 47.5% 45.9% 47.6% 45.3% 44.4% 49.1% 48.6% 58.1% 44.5% program U Increasing crime prevention efforts 196 20 59 65 48 79 113 115 75 79 46 56 103 90 86 81 125 67 27 30 196 on Pier Avenue 45.1% 51.3% 44.0% 48.9% 39.0% 45.7% 44.1% 49.1% 38.9% 47.6% 44.2% 43.1% 64.4% 33.6% 45.0% 44.8% 39.9% 57.8% 36.5% 48.4% 43.2% I N Q Widening the sidewalks and creating 187 22 62 64 38 84 102 95 91 67 51 59 63 122 86 77 139 44 37 26 199 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 43.0% 56.4% 46.3% 48.1% 30.9% 48.6% 39.8% 40.6% 47.2% 40.4% 49.0% 45.4% 39.4% 45.5% 45.0% 42.5% 44.4% 37.9% 50.0% 41.9% 43.8% atmosphere E E E g Constructing a new parking 154 21 42 43 44 63 87 77 75 66 34 41 45 107 74 64 118 35 40 38 158 structure on City property adjacent 35.4% 53.8% 31.3% 32.3% 35.8% 36.4% 34.0% 32.9% 38.9% 39.8% 32.7% 31.5% 28.1% 39.9% 38.7% 35.4% 37.7% 30.2% 54.1% 61.3% 34.8% to Pier Avenue CDE M A U Changing the zoning to permit 131 10 36 39 45 46 84 71 58 54 35 32 38 92 64 53 128 3 25 25 133 'mixed use' development (commercial 30.1% 25.6% 26.9% 29.3% 36.6% 26.6% 32.8% 30.3% 30.1% 32.5% 33.7% 24.6% 23.8% 34.3% 33.5% 29.3% 40.9% 2.6% 33.8% 40.3% 29.3% and residential) c M R u Expanding efforts to attract more 101 6 33 31 27 39 58 54 44 39 24 28 33 67 45 38 76 24 20 17 105 tourists and visitors 23.2% 15.4% 24.6% 23.3% 22.0% 22.5% 22.7% 23.1% 22.8% 23.5% 23.1% 21.5% 20.6% 25.0% 23.6% 21.0% 24.3% 20.7% 27.0% 27.4% 23.1% Reducing the street from four lanes 98 13 32 27 25 45 52 53 44 28 26 36 38 57 45 36 73 22 12 9 103 to two 22.5% 33.3% 23.9% 20.3% 20.3% 26.0% 20.3% 22.6% 22.8% 16.9% 25.0% 27.7% 23.8% 21.3% 23.6% 19.9% 23.3% 19.0% 16.2% 14.5% 22.7% J t None of the above:re-pave the 95 12 25 28 30 37 58 52 42 43 19 26 39 54 38 44 61 34 15 11 102 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 21.8% 30.8% 18.7% 21.1% 24.4% 21.4% 22.7% 22.2% 21.8% 25.9% 18.3% 20.0% 24.4% 20.1% 19.9% 24.3% 19.5% 29.3% 20.3% 17.7% 22.5% way it is Q Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 17-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 3 Box (1/2/3) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Designing and implementing a 170 19 52 56 41 71 97 91 77 60 44 49 63 106 76 70 119 50 30 31 171 'streetscape' beautification 39.1% 48.7% 38.8% 42.1% 33.3% 41.0% 37.9% 38.9% 39.9% 36.1% 42.3% 37.7% 39.4% 39.6% 39.8% 38.7% 38.0% 43.1% 40.5% 50.0% 37.7% program e u Repaving the street and correcting 166 12 46 55 51 58 106 91 71 68 40 51 75 89 72 69 113 51 22 18 172 existing drainage problems 38.2% 30.8% 34.3% 41.4% 41.5% 33.5% 41.4% 38.9% 36.8% 41.0% 38.5% 39.2% 46.9% 33.2% 37.7% 38.1% 36.1% 44.0% 29.7% 29.0% 37.9% f N Widening the sidewalks and creating 155 19 51 54 30 70 84 78 76 56 42 47 47 106 72 63 118 33 34 24 166 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 35.6% 48.7% 38.1% 40.6% 24.4% 40.5% 32.8% 33.3% 39.4% 33.7% 40.4% 36.2% 29.4% 39.6% 37.7% 34.8% 37.7% 28.4% 45.9% 38.7% 36.6% atmosphere E E E M r a Increasing crime prevention efforts 144 14 40 47 40 54 87 85 53 59 29 42 87 54 67 54 90 50 16 20 142 on Pier Avenue 33.1% 35.9% 29.9% 35.3% 32.5% 31.2% 34.0% 36.3% 27.5% 35.5% 27.9% 32.3% 54.4% 20.1% 35.1% 29.8% 28.8% 43.1% 21.6% 32.3% 31.3% S I N Q Constructing a new parking 132 17 36 37 38 53 75 66 64 59 29 32 38 92 63 58 101 30 32 35 131 structure on City property adjacent 30.3% 43.6% 26.9% 27.8% 30.9% 30.6% 29.3% 28.2% 33.2% 35.5% 27.9% 24.6% 23.8% 34.3% 33.0% 32.0% 32.3% 25.9% 43.2% 56.5% 28.9% to Pier Avenue cd L M A U Changing the zoning to permit 82 6 20 26 29 26 55 47 34 34 20 20 21 60 41 33 79 3 16 15 85 'mixed use' development (commercial 18.9% 15.4% 14.9% 19.5% 23.6% 15.0% 21.5% 20.1% 17.6% 20.5% 19.2% 15.4% 13.1% 22.4% 21.5% 18.2% 25.2% 2.6% 21.6% 24.2% 18.7% and residential) c f M R None of the above:re-pave the 80 9 20 23 28 29 51 44 35 37 14 23 32 46 34 35 50 30 13 9 86 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 18.4% 23.1% 14.9% 17.3% 22.8% 16.8% 19.9% 18.8% 18.1% 22.3% 13.5% 17.7% 20.0% 17.2% 17.8% 19.3% 16.0% 25.9% 17.6% 14.5% 18.9% way it is k Q Reducing the street from four lanes 69 9 22 19 19 31 38 40 28 19 18 26 28 40 29 26 52 14 10 7 73 to two 15.9% 23.1% 16.4% 14.3% 15.4% 17.9% 14.8% 17.1% 14.5% 11.4% 17.3% 20.0% 17.5% 14.9% 15.2% 14.4% 16.6% 12.1% 13.5% 11.3% 16.1% J Expanding efforts to attract more 65 2 23 20 16 25 36 33 29 19 18 22 19 45 27 25 52 13 14 12 67 tourists and visitors 14.9% 5.1% 17.2% 15.0% 13.0% 14.5% 14.1% 14.1% 15.0% 11.4% 17.3% 16.9% 11.9% 16.8% 14.1% 13.8% 16.6% 11.2% 18.9% 19.4% 14.8% B B b Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 18-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 2 Box (1/2) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Designing and implementing a 137 14 40 48 33 54 81 76 59 50 35 38 53 83 58 60 95 41 20 22 137 'streetscape' beautification 31.5% 35.9% 29.9% 36.1% 26.8% 31.2% 31.6% 32.5% 30.6% 30.1% 33.7% 29.2% 33.1% 31.0% 30.4% 33.1% 30.4% 35.3% 27.0% 35.5% 30.2% program Repaving the street and correcting 120 8 35 37 38 43 75 63 53 49 26 41 52 67 56 46 81 37 16 16 121 existing drainage problems 27.6% 20.5% 26.1% 27.8% 30.9% 24.9% 29.3% 26.9% 27.5% 29.5% 25.0% 31.5% 32.5% 25.0% 29.3% 25.4% 25.9% 31.9% 21.6% 25.8% 26.7% Widening the sidewalks and creating 105 13 34 38 19 47 57 51 53 42 31 26 29 75 51 39 80 22 28 19 114 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 24.1% 33.3% 25.4% 28.6% 15.4% 27.2% 22.3% 21.8% 27.5% 25.3% 29.8% 20.0% 18.1% 28.0% 26.7% 21.5% 25.6% 19.0% 37.8% 30.6% 25.1% atmosphere E E E l M A Constructing a new parking 90 13 26 21 26 39 47 44 44 41 20 20 28 60 45 38 67 22 25 22 94 structure on City property adjacent 20.7% 33.3% 19.4% 15.8% 21.1% 22.5% 18.4% 18.8% 22.8% 24.7% 19.2% 15.4% 17.5% 22.4% 23.6% 21.0% 21.4% 19.0% 33.8% 35.5% 20.7% to Pier Avenue cD L A U Increasing crime prevention efforts 89 7 23 32 26 30 58 57 30 31 21 29 59 28 44 35 58 30 10 11 90 on Pier Avenue 20.5% 17.9% 17.2% 24.1% 21.1% 17.3% 22.7% 24.4% 15.5% 18.7% 20.2% 22.3% 36.9% 10.4% 23.0% 19.3% 18.5% 25.9% 13.5% 17.7% 19.8% I N None of the above:re-pave the 66 7 18 17 24 25 41 36 29 32 10 19 23 41 27 30 42 24 10 7 71 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 15.2% 17.9% 13.4% 12.8% 19.5% 14.5% 16.0% 15.4% 15.0% 19.3% 9.6% 14.6% 14.4% 15.3% 14.1% 16.6% 13.4% 20.7% 13.5% 11.3% 15.6% way it is K q Reducing the street from four lanes 48 7 14 12 15 21 27 29 18 12 10 20 20 27 16 20 36 9 6 5 50 to two 11.0% 17.9% 10.4% 9.0% 12.2% 12.1% 10.5% 12.4% 9.3% 7.2% 9.6% 15.4% 12.5% 10.1% 8.4% 11.0% 11.5% 7.8% 8.1% 8.1% 11.0% J Changing the zoning to permit 39 3 9 14 13 12 27 21 18 13 11 10 11 28 19 17 37 2 6 6 41 'mixed use' development (commercial 9.0% 7.7% 6.7% 10.5% 10.6% 6.9% 10.5% 9.0% 9.3% 7.8% 10.6% 7.7% 6.9% 10.4% 9.9% 9.4% 11.8% 1.7% 8.1% 9.7% 9.0% and residential) R Expanding efforts to attract more 37 2 14 12 7 16 19 19 17 11 9 14 8 28 13 14 33 4 7 8 36 tourists and visitors 8.5% 5.1% 10.4% 9.0% 5.7% 9.2% 7.4% 8.1% 8.8% 6.6% 8.7% 10.8% 5.0% 10.4% 6.8% 7.7% 10.5% 3.4% 9.5% 12.9% 7.9% M R Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 19-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top Box (1) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Designing and implementing a 81 8 23 28 20 31 48 49 30 34 19 21 30 50 31 37 53 28 11 14 79 'streetscape' beautification 18.6% 20.5% 17.2% 21.1% 16.3% 17.9% 18.8% 20.9% 15.5% 20.5% 18.3% 16.2% 18.8% 18.7% 16.2% 20.4% 16.9% 24.1% 14.9% 22.6% 17.4% program Repaving the street and correcting 69 1 19 23 25 20 48 35 32 25 14 27 27 42 31 27 51 17 7 11 66 existing drainage problems 15.9% 2.6% 14.2% 17.3% 20.3% 11.6% 18.8% 15.0% 16.6% 15.1% 13.5% 20.8% 16.9% 15.7% 16.2% 14.9% 16.3% 14.7% 9.5% 17.7% 14.5% s B B B F None of the above:re-pave the 58 7 17 11 23 24 34 30 27 27 9 17 19 38 24 26 38 20 9 4 65 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 13.3% 17.9% 12.7% 8.3% 18.7% 13.9% 13.3% 12.8% 14.0% 16.3% 8.7% 13.1% 11.9% 14.2% 12.6% 14.4% 12.1% 17.2% 12.2% 6.5% 14.3% way it is D k T Increasing crime prevention efforts 51 2 13 21 15 15 36 35 15 17 13 16 38 13 25 22 34 17 7 5 53 on Pier Avenue 11.7% 5.1% 9.7% 15.8% 12.2% 8.7% 14.1% 15.0% 7.8% 10.2% 12.5% 12.3% 23.8% 4.9% 13.1% 12.2% 10.9% 14.7% 9.5% 8.1% 11.7% B f I N Constructing a new parking 45 10 14 9 9 24 18 19 25 22 12 7 10 34 21 22 33 11 15 13 48 structure on City property adjacent 10.3% 25.6% 10.4% 6.8% 7.3% 13.9% 7.0% 8.1% 13.0% 13.3% 11.5% 5.4% 6.3% 12.7% 11.0% 12.2% 10.5% 9.5% 20.3% 21.0% 10.6% to Pier Avenue CDE G L l M A u Widening the sidewalks and creating 34 3 17 9 5 20 14 16 18 8 15 8 9 24 20 8 27 5 13 8 39 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 7.8% 7.7% 12.7% 6.8% 4.1% 11.6% 5.5% 6.8% 9.3% 4.8% 14.4% 6.2% 5.6% 9.0% 10.5% 4.4% 8.6% 4.3% 17.6% 12.9% 8.6% atmosphere E G JL P r A Reducing the street from four lanes 29 2 10 8 9 12 17 18 10 5 6 12 13 15 8 13 20 7 2 2 30 to two 6.7% 5.1% 7.5% 6.0% 7.3% 6.9% 6.6% 7.7% 5.2% 3.0% 5.8% 9.2% 8.1% 5.6% 4.2% 7.2% 6.4% 6.0% 2.7% 3.2% 6.6% s J Changing the zoning to permit 17 3 6 3 5 9 8 5 12 6 5 5 6 11 10 7 15 2 2 2 17 'mixed use' development (commercial 3.9% 7.7% 4.5% 2.3% 4.1% 5.2% 3.1% 2.1% 6.2% 3.6% 4.8% 3.8% 3.8% 4.1% 5.2% 3.9% 4.8% 1.7% 2.7% 3.2% 3.7% and residential) H r Expanding efforts to attract more 12 - 1 9 2 1 11 6 6 3 2 7 2 10 4 4 12 - 2 1 13 tourists and visitors 2.8% 0.7% 6.8% 1.6% 0.6% 4.3% 2.6% 3.1% 1.8% 1.9% 5.4% 1.3% 3.7% 2.1% 2.2% 3.8% 2.7% 1.6% 2.9% BCE F m R Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 20-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 4 Box (6/7/8/9) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Reducing the street from four lanes 221 21 70 68 62 91 130 110 110 91 57 60 83 138 96 99 162 59 43 28 237 to two 50.8% 53.8% 52.2% 51.1% 50.4% 52.6% 50.8% 47.0% 57.0% 54.8% 54.8% 46.2% 51.9% 51.5% 50.3% 54.7% 51.8% 50.9% 58.1% 45.2% 52.2% H Expanding efforts to attract more 176 21 54 57 44 75 101 98 75 63 46 55 69 106 79 71 127 47 23 19 181 tourists and visitors 40.5% 53.8% 40.3% 42.9% 35.8% 43.4% 39.5% 41.9% 38.9% 38.0% 44.2% 42.3% 43.1% 39.6% 41.4% 39.2% 40.6% 40.5% 31.1% 30.6% 39.9% E None of the above:re-pave the 171 15 47 57 50 62 107 96 74 63 42 57 61 109 83 73 133 35 34 29 176 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 39.3% 38.5% 35.1% 42.9% 40.7% 35.8% 41.8% 41.0% 38.3% 38.0% 40.4% 43.8% 38.1% 40.7% 43.5% 40.3% 42.5% 30.2% 45.9% 46.8% 38.8% way it is R Changing the zoning to permit 146 19 50 49 28 69 77 76 69 52 41 45 65 78 59 61 77 66 26 17 157 'mixed use' development (commercial 33.6% 48.7% 37.3% 36.8% 22.8% 39.9% 30.1% 32.5% 35.8% 31.3% 39.4% 34.6% 40.6% 29.1% 30.9% 33.7% 24.6% 56.9% 35.1% 27.4% 34.6% and residential) E E E G N Q Constructing a new parking 128 11 46 43 28 57 71 73 53 47 30 42 58 70 62 44 91 35 14 8 135 structure on City property adjacent 29.4% 28.2% 34.3% 32.3% 22.8% 32.9% 27.7% 31.2% 27.5% 28.3% 28.8% 32.3% 36.3% 26.1% 32.5% 24.3% 29.1% 30.2% 18.9% 12.9% 29.7% to Pier Avenue S E e N p T Repaving the street and correcting 113 12 43 32 25 55 57 65 48 42 31 31 36 76 54 47 98 13 26 14 127 existing drainage problems 26.0% 30.8% 32.1% 24.1% 20.3% 31.8% 22.3% 27.8% 24.9% 25.3% 29.8% 23.8% 22.5% 28.4% 28.3% 26.0% 31.3% 11.2% 35.1% 22.6% 28.0% E G R Increasing crime prevention efforts 108 14 37 28 29 51 57 50 58 38 28 32 26 82 50 45 90 17 20 12 117 on Pier Avenue 24.8% 35.9% 27.6% 21.1% 23.6% 29.5% 22.3% 21.4% 30.1% 22.9% 26.9% 24.6% 16.3% 30.6% 26.2% 24.9% 28.8% 14.7% 27.0% 19.4% 25.8% d g H M R Widening the sidewalks and creating 105 11 30 31 31 41 62 62 43 45 24 30 41 63 47 48 79 25 20 16 110 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 24.1% 28.2% 22.4% 23.3% 25.2% 23.7% 24.2% 26.5% 22.3% 27.1% 23.1% 23.1% 25.6% 23.5% 24.6% 26.5% 25.2% 21.6% 27.0% 25.8% 24.2% atmosphere Designing and implementing a 78 10 27 22 18 37 40 39 39 34 17 23 30 47 37 30 60 18 10 5 84 'streetscape' beautification 17.9% 25.6% 20.1% 16.5% 14.6% 21.4% 15.6% 16.7% 20.2% 20.5% 16.3% 17.7% 18.8% 17.5% 19.4% 16.6% 19.2% 15.5% 13.5% 8.1% 18.5% program T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 21-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 3 Box (7/8/9) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Reducing the street from four lanes 189 18 58 54 59 76 113 93 95 76 49 52 69 120 84 82 141 48 41 24 207 to two 43.4% 46.2% 43.3% 40.6% 48.0% 43.9% 44.1% 39.7% 49.2% 45.8% 47.1% 40.0% 43.1% 44.8% 44.0% 45.3% 45.0% 41.4% 55.4% 38.7% 45.6% H a None of the above:re-pave the 157 13 44 52 46 57 98 91 65 55 39 55 55 101 77 68 123 31 30 26 161 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 36.1% 33.3% 32.8% 39.1% 37.4% 32.9% 38.3% 38.9% 33.7% 33.1% 37.5% 42.3% 34.4% 37.7% 40.3% 37.6% 39.3% 26.7% 40.5% 41.9% 35.5% way it is R Expanding efforts to attract more 138 18 45 41 34 63 75 78 57 53 34 41 52 85 59 58 102 35 14 16 137 tourists and visitors 31.7% 46.2% 33.6% 30.8% 27.6% 36.4% 29.3% 33.3% 29.5% 31.9% 32.7% 31.5% 32.5% 31.7% 30.9% 32.0% 32.6% 30.2% 18.9% 25.8% 30.2% S dE Constructing a new parking 102 9 36 36 21 45 57 64 38 41 20 33 48 54 49 35 71 29 9 4 108 structure on City property adjacent 23.4% 23.1% 26.9% 27.1% 17.1% 26.0% 22.3% 27.4% 19.7% 24.7% 19.2% 25.4% 30.0% 20.1% 25.7% 19.3% 22.7% 25.0% 12.2% 6.5% 23.8% to Pier Avenue S e e i N T Changing the zoning to permit 101 10 33 40 18 43 58 54 46 35 28 32 45 53 41 43 43 55 16 6 112 'mixed use' development (commercial 23.2% 25.6% 24.6% 30.1% 14.6% 24.9% 22.7% 23.1% 23.8% 21.1% 26.9% 24.6% 28.1% 19.8% 21.5% 23.8% 13.7% 47.4% 21.6% 9.7% 24.7% and residential) E E n Q T Widening the sidewalks and creating 73 8 20 23 21 28 44 40 33 29 16 23 29 43 28 36 54 18 12 11 75 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 16.8% 20.5% 14.9% 17.3% 17.1% 16.2% 17.2% 17.1% 17.1% 17.5% 15.4% 17.7% 18.1% 16.0% 14.7% 19.9% 17.3% 15.5% 16.2% 17.7% 16.5% atmosphere Increasing crime prevention efforts 70 10 26 16 18 36 34 29 41 24 21 18 18 52 38 24 60 9 14 10 74 on Pier Avenue 16.1% 25.6% 19.4% 12.0% 14.6% 20.8% 13.3% 12.4% 21.2% 14.5% 20.2% 13.8% 11.3% 19.4% 19.9% 13.3% 19.2% 7.8% 18.9% 16.1% 16.3% d d G H M p R Repaving the street and correcting 70 6 29 19 15 35 34 42 28 26 21 16 24 45 31 33 60 9 19 10 81 existing drainage problems 16.1% 15.4% 21.6% 14.3% 12.2% 20.2% 13.3% 17.9% 14.5% 15.7% 20.2% 12.3% 15.0% 16.8% 16.2% 18.2% 19.2% 7.8% 25.7% 16.1% 17.8% E g R a Designing and implementing a 62 9 19 19 15 28 34 29 33 27 14 19 24 38 28 25 49 13 6 4 65 'streetscape' beautification 14.3% 23.1% 14.2% 14.3% 12.2% 16.2% 13.3% 12.4% 17.1% 16.3% 13.5% 14.6% 15.0% 14.2% 14.7% 13.8% 15.7% 11.2% 8.1% 6.5% 14.3% program s T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 22-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 2 Box (8/9) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Reducing the street from four lanes 155 14 46 47 48 60 95 79 75 62 45 38 63 92 66 72 112 43 30 20 165 to two 35.6% 35.9% 34.3% 35.3% 39.0% 34.7% 37.1% 33.8% 38.9% 37.3% 43.3% 29.2% 39.4% 34.3% 34.6% 39.8% 35.8% 37.1% 40.5% 32.3% 36.3% L None of the above:re-pave the 138 12 39 44 41 51 85 80 57 47 34 49 44 93 67 60 108 28 27 22 143 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 31.7% 30.8% 29.1% 33.1% 33.3% 29.5% 33.2% 34.2% 29.5% 28.3% 32.7% 37.7% 27.5% 34.7% 35.1% 33.1% 34.5% 24.1% 36.5% 35.5% 31.5% way it is j R Expanding efforts to attract more 82 14 32 17 19 46 36 42 38 33 19 23 26 55 34 31 60 21 9 9 83 tourists and visitors 18.9% 35.9% 23.9% 12.8% 15.4% 26.6% 14.1% 17.9% 19.7% 19.9% 18.3% 17.7% 16.3% 20.5% 17.8% 17.1% 19.2% 18.1% 12.2% 14.5% 18.3% DE De G Constructing a new parking 77 7 29 25 16 36 41 48 29 31 14 25 36 41 39 25 54 21 8 4 82 structure on City property adjacent 17.7% 17.9% 21.6% 18.8% 13.0% 20.8% 16.0% 20.5% 15.0% 18.7% 13.5% 19.2% 22.5% 15.3% 20.4% 13.8% 17.3% 18.1% 10.8% 6.5% 18.1% to Pier Avenue s e n p T Changing the zoning to permit 54 2 17 27 8 19 35 33 21 23 8 19 27 26 23 21 21 32 8 3 60 'mixed use' development (commercial 12.4% 5.1% 12.7% 20.3% 6.5% 11.0% 13.7% 14.1% 10.9% 13.9% 7.7% 14.6% 16.9% 9.7% 12.0% 11.6% 6.7% 27.6% 10.8% 4.8% 13.2% and residential) be BcE k N Q T Designing and implementing a 40 5 14 13 8 19 21 15 25 16 11 11 13 27 19 13 31 9 5 2 43 'streetscape' beautification 9.2% 12.8% 10.4% 9.8% 6.5% 11.0% 8.2% 6.4% 13.0% 9.6% 10.6% 8.5% 8.1% 10.1% 9.9% 7.2% 9.9% 7.8% 6.8% 3.2% 9.5% program H T Widening the sidewalks and creating 37 5 10 11 11 15 22 21 16 15 9 12 14 23 16 20 27 9 5 5 38 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 8.5% 12.8% 7.5% 8.3% 8.9% 8.7% 8.6% 9.0% 8.3% 9.0% 8.7% 9.2% 8.8% 8.6% 8.4% 11.0% 8.6% 7.8% 6.8% 8.1% 8.4% atmosphere Increasing crime prevention efforts 36 5 10 8 13 15 21 16 20 11 9 12 15 21 15 16 33 3 6 5 37 on Pier Avenue 8.3% 12.8% 7.5% 6.0% 10.6% 8.7% 8.2% 6.8% 10.4% 6.6% 8.7% 9.2% 9.4% 7.8% 7.9% 8.8% 10.5% 2.6% 8.1% 8.1% 8.1% R Repaving the street and correcting 34 4 11 10 8 15 18 17 17 10 12 8 14 19 14 18 29 4 11 4 42 existing drainage problems 7.8% 10.3% 8.2% 7.5% 6.5% 8.7% 7.0% 7.3% 8.8% 6.0% 11.5% 6.2% 8.8% 7.1% 7.3% 9.9% 9.3% 3.4% 14.9% 6.5% 9.3% R Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 23-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom Box (9) **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% None of the above:re-pave the 106 9 28 31 36 37 67 60 45 32 27 39 28 77 48 48 85 19 20 18 108 street, but leave Pier Avenue the 24.4% 23.1% 20.9% 23.3% 29.3% 21.4% 26.2% 25.6% 23.3% 19.3% 26.0% 30.0% 17.5% 28.7% 25.1% 26.5% 27.2% 16.4% 27.0% 29.0% 23.8% way it is J M R Reducing the street from four lanes 104 7 30 31 36 37 67 56 47 44 31 23 40 64 44 52 74 30 20 10 114 to two 23.9% 17.9% 22.4% 23.3% 29.3% 21.4% 26.2% 23.9% 24.4% 26.5% 29.8% 17.7% 25.0% 23.9% 23.0% 28.7% 23.6% 25.9% 27.0% 16.1% 25.1% l L t Constructing a new parking 43 5 16 14 8 21 22 26 17 18 7 15 22 21 24 12 29 14 4 3 45 structure on City property adjacent 9.9% 12.8% 11.9% 10.5% 6.5% 12.1% 8.6% 11.1% 8.8% 10.8% 6.7% 11.5% 13.8% 7.8% 12.6% 6.6% 9.3% 12.1% 5.4% 4.8% 9.9% to Pier Avenue n p t Expanding efforts to attract more 30 2 16 7 5 18 12 19 10 16 3 6 14 16 12 12 21 8 4 3 32 tourists and visitors 6.9% 5.1% 11.9% 5.3% 4.1% 10.4% 4.7% 8.1% 5.2% 9.6% 2.9% 4.6% 8.8% 6.0% 6.3% 6.6% 6.7% 6.9% 5.4% 4.8% 7.0% dE G Kl Changing the zoning to permit 20 1 7 11 1 8 12 11 9 8 4 5 11 8 8 7 7 13 3 1 23 'mixed use' development (commercial 4.6% 2.6% 5.2% 8.3% 0.8% 4.6% 4.7% 4.7% 4.7% 4.8% 3.8% 3.8% 6.9% 3.0% 4.2% 3.9% 2.2% 11.2% 4.1% 1.6% 5.1% and residential) E E n Q t Designing and implementing a 19 3 6 7 3 9 10 7 12 6 5 7 5 14 6 7 14 5 2 - 21 'streetscape' beautification 4.4% 7.7% 4.5% 5.3% 2.4% 5.2% 3.9% 3.0% 6.2% 3.6% 4.8% 5.4% 3.1% 5.2% 3.1% 3.9% 4.5% 4.3% 2.7% 4.6% program T Increasing crime prevention efforts 15 3 3 4 5 6 9 5 10 6 5 4 7 8 5 7 14 1 4 - 19 on Pier Avenue 3.4% 7.7% 2.2% 3.0% 4.1% 3.5% 3.5% 2.1% 5.2% 3.6% 4.8% 3.1% 4.4% 3.0% 2.6% 3.9% 4.5% 0.9% 5.4% 4.2% R T Widening the sidewalks and creating 11 1 5 3 2 6 5 6 5 3 3 5 4 7 7 4 5 5 - 2 9 a more 'pedestrian friendly' 2.5% 2.6% 3.7% 2.3% 1.6% 3.5% 2.0% 2.6% 2.6% 1.8% 2.9% 3.8% 2.5% 2.6% 3.7% 2.2% 1.6% 4.3% 3.2% 2.0% atmosphere S Repaving the street and correcting 10 2 6 1 1 8 2 6 4 4 2 3 5 5 4 6 9 1 2 1 12 existing drainage problems 2.3% 5.1% 4.5% 0.8% 0.8% 4.6% 0.8% 2.6% 2.1% 2.4% 1.9% 2.3% 3.1% 1.9% 2.1% 3.3% 2.9% 0.9% 2.7% 1.6% 2.6% de G Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 24-1 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Mean Summary **** Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 435 39 134 133 123 173 256 234 193 166 104 130 160 268 191 181 313 116 74 62 454 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Designing and implementing a 3.7 3.9 3.8 3.6 3.7 3.9 3.7 3.6 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.6 3.9 3.4 3.6 3.1 3.8 'streetscape' beautification T program Repaving the street and correcting 4.1 4.6 4.4 3.9 3.7 4.5 3.8 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.3 3.9 3.8 4.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 3.4 4.7 4.1 4.2 existing drainage problems E E G m R A Widening the sidewalks and creating 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.6 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.0 4.4 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.0 4.1 4.4 4.2 4.4 3.8 4.0 4.2 a more 'pedestrian friendly' c n atmosphere Increasing crime prevention efforts 4.3 4.7 4.5 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.1 4.0 4.7 4.2 4.5 4.3 3.4 4.9 4.3 4.3 4.6 3.6 4.7 4.2 4.4 on Pier Avenue d H M R Constructing a new parking 4.8 4.1 5.1 5.1 4.5 4.8 4.8 5.0 4.5 4.6 4.7 5.2 5.4 4.5 4.8 4.5 4.7 5.0 3.7 3.2 4.8 structure on City property adjacent S b b i N T to Pier Avenue Changing the zoning to permit 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.5 4.5 5.3 5.0 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.4 5.6 4.9 5.0 5.2 4.5 7.0 5.1 4.5 5.2 'mixed use' development (commercial e E E N Q T and residential) Expanding efforts to attract more 5.7 6.3 5.8 5.5 5.6 5.9 5.5 5.7 5.6 5.7 5.6 5.6 5.8 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.6 5.9 5.1 5.2 5.6 tourists and visitors de None of the above:re-pave the 5.9 5.5 6.0 6.1 5.8 5.9 6.0 6.0 5.9 5.5 6.3 6.3 5.7 6.2 6.2 5.9 6.2 5.1 6.3 6.6 5.9 street, but leave Pier Avenue the j j R way it is Reducing the street from four lanes 6.2 5.8 6.1 6.3 6.5 6.0 6.4 6.1 6.4 6.6 6.3 5.8 6.2 6.3 6.3 6.4 6.2 6.5 6.8 6.6 6.3 to two L Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total 229 21 58 78 71 79 149 126 99 88 45 77 101 122 95 105 153 73 31 29 234 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% COMMUNITY (Net) 86 4 26 32 23 30 55 54 31 31 18 31 50 34 36 44 60 25 2 4 85 37.6% 19.0% 44.8% 41.0% 32.4% 38.0% 36.9% 42.9% 31.3% 35.2% 40.0% 40.3% 49.5% 27.9% 37.9% 41.9% 39.2% 34.2% 6.5% 13.8% 36.3% S B B i N T Hermosa is a small town and 31 3 10 7 11 13 18 16 15 14 7 10 13 18 15 16 22 9 1 1 32 should remain that way/control 13.5% 14.3% 17.2% 9.0% 15.5% 16.5% 12.1% 12.7% 15.2% 15.9% 15.6% 13.0% 12.9% 14.8% 15.8% 15.2% 14.4% 12.3% 3.2% 3.4% 13.7% overcrowding S T Rowdy behavior is increasing/ 28 1 10 12 5 11 17 20 8 14 5 7 25 3 12 14 20 7 - 2 26 need increased police presence 12.2% 4.8% 17.2% 15.4% 7.0% 13.9% 11.4% 15.9% 8.1% 15.9% 11.1% 9.1% 24.8% 2.5% 12.6% 13.3% 13.1% 9.6% 6.9% 11.1% S be b i N Intoxicated bar patrons disturb 21 1 5 10 5 6 15 16 5 9 3 8 17 4 13 7 15 5 1 - 22 the peace 9.2% 4.8% 8.6% 12.8% 7.0% 7.6% 10.1% 12.7% 5.1% 10.2% 6.7% 10.4% 16.8% 3.3% 13.7% 6.7% 9.8% 6.8% 3.2% 9.4% I N T Needs to be more family 16 - 8 8 - 8 8 14 1 5 2 6 10 6 10 3 10 5 - - 16 friendly 7.0% 13.8% 10.3% 10.1% 5.4% 11.1% 1.0% 5.7% 4.4% 7.8% 9.9% 4.9% 10.5% 2.9% 6.5% 6.8% 6.8% S BE BE I P T Need master plan for HB/not 12 - - 6 5 - 11 8 4 2 4 6 5 5 4 8 9 3 - - 12 focus only on upper Pier 5.2% 7.7% 7.0% 7.4% 6.3% 4.0% 2.3% 8.9% 7.8% 5.0% 4.1% 4.2% 7.6% 5.9% 4.1% 5.1% S BC BC F T Crime is increasing 7 - 4 2 1 4 3 5 2 2 2 2 7 - 2 5 4 3 - - 7 3.1% 6.9% 2.6% 1.4% 5.1% 2.0% 4.0% 2.0% 2.3% 4.4% 2.6% 6.9% 2.1% 4.8% 2.6% 4.1% 3.0% S B N T Hermosa is a growing community 4 - 1 3 - 1 3 2 2 - 1 2 1 3 1 3 2 2 - 1 3 we should embrace the change 1.7% 1.7% 3.8% 1.3% 2.0% 1.6% 2.0% 2.2% 2.6% 1.0% 2.5% 1.1% 2.9% 1.3% 2.7% 3.4% 1.3% S be Enforce laws against having 2 - - 1 1 - 2 1 1 1 - 1 2 - - 2 2 - - - 2 open containers of alcohol in 0.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 0.8% 1.0% 1.1% 1.3% 2.0% 1.9% 1.3% 0.9% public BUSINESS (Net) 60 5 19 21 14 24 35 36 22 21 12 25 31 28 29 26 42 17 7 1 67 26.2% 23.8% 32.8% 26.9% 19.7% 30.4% 23.5% 28.6% 22.2% 23.9% 26.7% 32.5% 30.7% 23.0% 30.5% 24.8% 27.5% 23.3% 22.6% 3.4% 28.6% e T Shops (Subnet) 51 4 16 18 12 20 30 30 19 21 10 18 28 22 25 23 34 16 4 1 55 22.3% 19.0% 27.6% 23.1% 16.9% 25.3% 20.1% 23.8% 19.2% 23.9% 22.2% 23.4% 27.7% 18.0% 26.3% 21.9% 22.2% 21.9% 12.9% 3.4% 23.5% n T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Encourage diversity amongst 34 1 12 12 8 13 20 21 11 12 9 12 23 10 18 14 23 10 2 - 36 shops/not more bars or 14.8% 4.8% 20.7% 15.4% 11.3% 16.5% 13.4% 16.7% 11.1% 13.6% 20.0% 15.6% 22.8% 8.2% 18.9% 13.3% 15.0% 13.7% 6.5% 15.4% clubs s B b N T Do not follow generic 12 2 2 5 3 4 8 7 5 6 2 4 5 7 4 8 8 4 2 - 14 gentrification of MB, SM & 5.2% 9.5% 3.4% 6.4% 4.2% 5.1% 5.4% 5.6% 5.1% 6.8% 4.4% 5.2% 5.0% 5.7% 4.2% 7.6% 5.2% 5.5% 6.5% 6.0% ES T Allow mixed use buildings 6 1 1 1 3 2 4 2 4 2 - 3 1 5 4 2 6 - - 1 5 2.6% 4.8% 1.7% 1.3% 4.2% 2.5% 2.7% 1.6% 4.0% 2.3% 3.9% 1.0% 4.1% 4.2% 1.9% 3.9% 3.4% 2.1% S k R Foster independently-owned 4 - 2 2 - 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 - 6 businesses 1.7% 3.4% 2.6% 2.5% 1.3% 2.4% 1.0% 2.3% 2.2% 1.3% 2.0% 1.6% 2.1% 1.0% 1.3% 2.7% 3.2% 2.6% T Restaurant (Subnet) 22 1 6 11 4 7 15 16 5 3 8 10 14 8 10 9 15 7 4 - 26 9.6% 4.8% 10.3% 14.1% 5.6% 8.9% 10.1% 12.7% 5.1% 3.4% 17.8% 13.0% 13.9% 6.6% 10.5% 8.6% 9.8% 9.6% 12.9% 11.1% e I J J n T Add new restaurants/higher 14 - 4 8 2 4 10 10 3 2 6 5 11 3 7 5 8 6 1 - 15 end eateries 6.1% 6.9% 10.3% 2.8% 5.1% 6.7% 7.9% 3.0% 2.3% 13.3% 6.5% 10.9% 2.5% 7.4% 4.8% 5.2% 8.2% 3.2% 6.4% B Be i J N T Add outdoor dining 7 1 1 4 1 2 5 5 2 1 2 4 3 4 1 5 5 2 4 - 11 3.1% 4.8% 1.7% 5.1% 1.4% 2.5% 3.4% 4.0% 2.0% 1.1% 4.4% 5.2% 3.0% 3.3% 1.1% 4.8% 3.3% 2.7% 12.9% 4.7% T Do not allow outdoor dining 2 - 1 - 1 1 1 2 - - - 2 1 1 2 - 2 - - - 2 0.9% 1.7% 1.4% 1.3% 0.7% 1.6% 2.6% 1.0% 0.8% 2.1% 1.3% 0.9% Real Estate (Subnet) 3 - 2 1 - 2 1 1 2 - - 3 1 2 2 - 3 - - - 3 1.3% 3.4% 1.3% 2.5% 0.7% 0.8% 2.0% 3.9% 1.0% 1.6% 2.1% 2.0% 1.3% s jk r t Encourage real estate 2 - 2 - - 2 - 1 1 - - 2 - 2 1 - 2 - - - 2 segment for young 0.9% 3.4% 2.5% 0.8% 1.0% 2.6% 1.6% 1.1% 1.3% 0.9% professionals Update public buildings 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 (city hall, police, fire 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% 1.1% 0.7% 0.4% and library) Streets (Subnet) 46 7 10 20 9 17 29 22 23 17 7 20 15 31 13 27 28 16 2 - 48 20.1% 33.3% 17.2% 25.6% 12.7% 21.5% 19.5% 17.5% 23.2% 19.3% 15.6% 26.0% 14.9% 25.4% 13.7% 25.7% 18.3% 21.9% 6.5% 20.5% S e E M O T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 4 lanes are needed 23 3 4 11 5 7 16 9 14 10 4 8 9 14 5 16 14 9 2 - 25 10.0% 14.3% 6.9% 14.1% 7.0% 8.9% 10.7% 7.1% 14.1% 11.4% 8.9% 10.4% 8.9% 11.5% 5.3% 15.2% 9.2% 12.3% 6.5% 10.7% h O T Add bike lane 8 2 2 4 - 4 4 3 4 2 2 4 2 6 1 6 6 2 - - 8 3.5% 9.5% 3.4% 5.1% 5.1% 2.7% 2.4% 4.0% 2.3% 4.4% 5.2% 2.0% 4.9% 1.1% 5.7% 3.9% 2.7% 3.4% S E o T Add center median 5 - - 4 1 - 5 3 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 1 3 - - 5 2.2% 5.1% 1.4% 3.4% 2.4% 2.0% 1.1% 2.2% 2.6% 2.0% 2.5% 3.2% 1.0% 0.7% 4.1% 2.1% S BC F T Needs re-paving/drainage 5 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 4 - 1 3 2 1 3 2 3 - - 5 issues 2.2% 4.8% 1.7% 2.6% 1.4% 2.5% 2.0% 2.4% 2.0% 4.5% 1.3% 3.0% 1.6% 1.1% 2.9% 1.3% 4.1% 2.1% S K T 4 lanes are dangerous 3 - 2 - 1 2 1 3 - - - 3 - 3 2 1 3 - - - 3 1.3% 3.4% 1.4% 2.5% 0.7% 2.4% 3.9% 2.5% 2.1% 1.0% 2.0% 1.3% s i jk m r t Convert back to one lane 2 - - 2 - - 2 - 1 - 1 1 - 2 - 2 1 1 - - 2 0.9% 2.6% 1.3% 1.0% 2.2% 1.3% 1.6% 1.9% 0.7% 1.4% 0.9% 2 lanes are sufficient 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 2 - - - 2 1 1 2 - 1 - - - 2 0.9% 1.7% 1.3% 1.3% 0.7% 1.6% 2.6% 1.0% 0.8% 2.1% 0.7% 0.9% Need more street signs 2 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 1 - 2 1 - - - 2 0.9% 4.8% 1.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 1.1% 1.3% 1.0% 0.8% 1.9% 0.7% 0.9% Add speed bumps 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% 0.8% 0.7% 0.4% PHYSICAL (Net) 31 3 9 7 11 12 18 19 12 12 6 7 11 18 12 15 22 9 6 5 32 13.5% 14.3% 15.5% 9.0% 15.5% 15.2% 12.1% 15.1% 12.1% 13.6% 13.3% 9.1% 10.9% 14.8% 12.6% 14.3% 14.4% 12.3% 19.4% 17.2% 13.7% Parking (Subnet) 31 3 9 7 11 12 18 19 12 12 6 7 11 18 12 15 22 9 6 5 32 13.5% 14.3% 15.5% 9.0% 15.5% 15.2% 12.1% 15.1% 12.1% 13.6% 13.3% 9.1% 10.9% 14.8% 12.6% 14.3% 14.4% 12.3% 19.4% 17.2% 13.7% Need additional parking 21 3 5 4 8 8 12 11 10 8 3 5 5 14 9 10 13 8 5 5 21 structures 9.2% 14.3% 8.6% 5.1% 11.3% 10.1% 8.1% 8.7% 10.1% 9.1% 6.7% 6.5% 5.0% 11.5% 9.5% 9.5% 8.5% 11.0% 16.1% 17.2% 9.0% m No new parking structures 8 - 3 1 4 3 5 5 3 3 2 1 6 2 3 5 7 1 1 - 9 3.5% 5.2% 1.3% 5.6% 3.8% 3.4% 4.0% 3.0% 3.4% 4.4% 1.3% 5.9% 1.6% 3.2% 4.8% 4.6% 1.4% 3.2% 3.8% b B T Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Change parking to parallel 2 - 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 1 1 1 - - 2 - - 2 0.9% 1.7% 1.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.0% 1.1% 1.0% 0.8% 1.1% 2.7% 0.9% Dislike public parking 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - 1 - - - 1 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% 0.8% 0.7% 0.4% Add free motorcycle/scooter 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 parking 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 2.2% 0.8% 1.0% 0.7% 0.4% Traffic (Subnet) 25 4 7 11 3 11 14 14 11 9 4 10 7 18 10 12 14 10 3 2 27 10.9% 19.0% 12.1% 14.1% 4.2% 13.9% 9.4% 11.1% 11.1% 10.2% 8.9% 13.0% 6.9% 14.8% 10.5% 11.4% 9.2% 13.7% 9.7% 6.9% 11.5% e E m Too congested 12 2 4 5 1 6 6 6 6 4 2 4 3 9 6 5 7 4 3 2 14 5.2% 9.5% 6.9% 6.4% 1.4% 7.6% 4.0% 4.8% 6.1% 4.5% 4.4% 5.2% 3.0% 7.4% 6.3% 4.8% 4.6% 5.5% 9.7% 6.9% 6.0% Too many speeders 7 - 1 4 2 1 6 7 - 2 - 5 4 3 - 5 3 4 - - 7 3.1% 1.7% 5.1% 2.8% 1.3% 4.0% 5.6% 2.3% 6.5% 4.0% 2.5% 4.8% 2.0% 5.5% 3.0% S B I K O T Encourage free jitney-type 5 2 1 2 - 3 2 1 4 3 2 - - 5 4 1 4 1 - - 5 bus with satellite parking 2.2% 9.5% 1.7% 2.6% 3.8% 1.3% 0.8% 4.0% 3.4% 4.4% 4.1% 4.2% 1.0% 2.6% 1.4% 2.1% locations S l M T Need traffic light at Valley 3 - 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 - 1 - 3 1 1 2 1 - - 3 Ardmore 1.3% 1.7% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.3% 0.8% 2.0% 2.3% 1.3% 2.5% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% s m t Reduce taxicab traffic on 1 - - 1 - - 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - 1 Lower Pier Avenue 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 1.0% 1.1% 0.8% 1.1% 0.7% 0.4% Sidewalks (Subnet) 7 1 2 1 3 3 4 4 3 3 1 2 3 4 2 2 3 3 4 - 11 3.1% 4.8% 3.4% 1.3% 4.2% 3.8% 2.7% 3.2% 3.0% 3.4% 2.2% 2.6% 3.0% 3.3% 2.1% 1.9% 2.0% 4.1% 12.9% 4.7% T Do widen sidewalks 4 1 2 - 1 3 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 - 2 2 2 - 6 1.7% 4.8% 3.4% 1.4% 3.8% 0.7% 2.4% 1.0% 2.3% 2.2% 1.3% 1.0% 2.5% 1.1% 1.3% 2.7% 6.5% 2.6% T Allow art on sidewalks 2 - - - 2 - 2 - 2 1 - - 1 1 - 2 1 1 - - 2 0.9% 2.8% 1.3% 2.0% 1.1% 1.0% 0.8% 1.9% 0.7% 1.4% 0.9% Do not widen sidewalks 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - - 1 0.4% 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.4% 0.4% No sales on sidewalks 1 - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 1 - - 1 - 1 - - 1 0.4% 1.4% 0.7% 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 1.4% 0.4% Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Redesign sidewalks/improve 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - 2 - 3 the landscape of the 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% 1.0% 1.1% 6.5% 1.3% sidewalks t AESTHETIC (Net) 23 - 3 10 10 3 20 15 7 6 4 9 10 13 7 12 17 5 1 - 24 10.0% 5.2% 12.8% 14.1% 3.8% 13.4% 11.9% 7.1% 6.8% 8.9% 11.7% 9.9% 10.7% 7.4% 11.4% 11.1% 6.8% 3.2% 10.3% s b B Bc F T Add shade trees along Pier 9 - 1 6 2 1 8 7 1 2 2 4 4 5 2 5 6 2 - - 9 Avenue 3.9% 1.7% 7.7% 2.8% 1.3% 5.4% 5.6% 1.0% 2.3% 4.4% 5.2% 4.0% 4.1% 2.1% 4.8% 3.9% 2.7% 3.8% S Bc f I T Clean HB 8 - 2 3 3 2 6 4 4 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 6 2 - - 8 3.5% 3.4% 3.8% 4.2% 2.5% 4.0% 3.2% 4.0% 2.3% 2.2% 5.2% 4.0% 3.3% 3.2% 2.9% 3.9% 2.7% 3.4% S b b T Add art/sculptures 6 - - 4 2 - 6 4 2 2 1 2 5 1 3 3 3 2 - - 6 2.6% 5.1% 2.8% 4.0% 3.2% 2.0% 2.3% 2.2% 2.6% 5.0% 0.8% 3.2% 2.9% 2.0% 2.7% 2.6% S BC F n T Add solar power/green 3 - - 2 1 - 3 3 - - - 3 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 - 4 initiatives 1.3% 2.6% 1.4% 2.0% 2.4% 3.9% 2.0% 0.8% 1.1% 1.9% 1.3% 1.4% 3.2% 1.7% f i jk T Add benches to sit along Pier 2 - - - 2 - 2 2 - 1 - 1 - 2 1 1 2 - - - 2 Avenue 0.9% 2.8% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 1.3% 1.6% 1.1% 1.0% 1.3% 0.9% No new palm trees 2 - - 1 1 - 2 1 - - 1 - - 2 - 2 2 - - - 2 0.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 0.8% 2.2% 1.6% 1.9% 1.3% 0.9% More attractive street lights 2 - - 1 1 - 2 2 - - - 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - 2 0.9% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.6% 2.6% 1.0% 0.8% 1.1% 1.0% 0.7% 1.4% 0.9% Add fountains 1 - - 1 - - 1 1 - - - 1 1 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 0.4% 1.3% 0.7% 0.8% 1.3% 1.0% 1.1% 1.4% 0.4% Miscellaneous ------------- Survey is flawed/skewed 12 - 2 1 9 2 10 6 6 5 3 1 6 5 2 7 6 6 - 1 11 5.2% 3.4% 1.3% 12.7% 2.5% 6.7% 4.8% 6.1% 5.7% 6.7% 1.3% 5.9% 4.1% 2.1% 6.7% 3.9% 8.2% 3.4% 4.7% S BCD Don't spend money on the project 7 - 2 5 - 2 5 4 3 5 1 1 5 2 3 3 6 1 - 1 6 3.1% 3.4% 6.4% 2.5% 3.4% 3.2% 3.0% 5.7% 2.2% 1.3% 5.0% 1.6% 3.2% 2.9% 3.9% 1.4% 3.4% 2.6% S BE Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Continued Table 25-1 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Hermosa Beach Residents =========================================================================================================== Define Upper Pier Times per Prefer Data Age ================= Crime Month Mixed Use Non- Collection Age Group Kids PCH to Problem Visit Pier on Pier Rsdnt Method ======================= =========== =========== ================= =========== =========== =========== ===== =========== Mont- Manh- Herm- On- Total <30 31-40 41-50 51+ <41 41+ Yes No erey attan osa Yes No <13 13+ Yes No Total Paper line **A** **B** **C** **D** **E** **F** **G** **H** **I** **J** **K** **L** **M** **N** **O** **P** **Q** **R** **S** **T** **U** ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- None/Nothing 9 2 1 4 2 3 6 5 4 6 2 1 5 4 4 2 5 4 4 - 13 3.9% 9.5% 1.7% 5.1% 2.8% 3.8% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 6.8% 4.4% 1.3% 5.0% 3.3% 4.2% 1.9% 3.3% 5.5% 12.9% 5.6% l T Other 17 2 3 4 8 5 12 7 9 5 7 4 7 10 8 7 13 4 6 8 15 7.4% 9.5% 5.2% 5.1% 11.3% 6.3% 8.1% 5.6% 9.1% 5.7% 15.6% 5.2% 6.9% 8.2% 8.4% 6.7% 8.5% 5.5% 19.4% 27.6% 6.4% jl U Don't Know 4 - 2 - 2 2 2 4 - 1 - 2 1 1 3 1 2 1 3 7 - 1.7% 3.4% 2.8% 2.5% 1.3% 3.2% 1.1% 2.6% 1.0% 0.8% 3.2% 1.0% 1.3% 1.4% 9.7% 24.1% I U Significance Tests at .95 (UPPER) and .90 (lower): B/C/D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K/L, M/N, O/P, Q/R, A/S, T/U CIDR Systems, Inc. -- www.cidrsystems.com -- Upper Pier Avenue Committee Survey -- Banner 2 -- 8/2/07 Table of contents Table 1 Q.1 - Are you currently a resident of Hermosa Beach? Base: Those answering Table 2 Q.2 - What is your age? Base: Those answering Table 3 Q.3 - Do you have children? Base: Those answering Table 4 Q.4 - How often do you visit Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 5 Q.5 - How do you define Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 6 Q.6 - Do you think the City should develop a "streetscape" project (a beautification program with new landscaping, textured sidewalks, improved signage, public art, etc.) for Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 7 Q.7 - Do you think the residents of Hermosa Beach would benefit if the City constructs a new parking structure adjacent to Pier Avenue on City property (at the civic center or community center)? Base: Those answering Table 8 Q.8 - Do you think the City should widen the sidewalks on Pier Avenue to create a more "pedestrian friendly" atmosphere? Base: Those answering Table 9 Q.9 - If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor dining on the sidewalk on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 10 Q.10 - If the sidewalks are widened, do you think the City should permit outdoor sales and art displays on the sidewalks on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 11 Q.11 - Do you think the City should permit "mixed use" development (ground floor commercial, upper floor residential) on Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 12 Q.12 - The current height limit for commercial buildings along Pier Avenue is 30 feet. Do you feel that height limit should be: Base: Those answering Table 13 Q.13 - Do you consider crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) a significant problem on Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 14 Q.14 - Do you believe crime (including vandalism and rowdy behavior by apparently intoxicated people) is increasing, staying about the same, or decreasing on Upper Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering Table 15 Q.15 - Should the City keep Upper Pier Avenue at four lanes or reduce it again to two lanes? Base: Those answering Table 16 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 4 Box (1/2/3/4) **** Base: Those answering Table 17 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 3 Box (1/2/3) **** Base: Those answering Table of contents Table 18 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top 2 Box (1/2) **** Base: Those answering Table 19 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Top Box (1) **** Base: Those answering Table 20 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 4 Box (6/7/8/9) **** Base: Those answering Table 21 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 3 Box (7/8/9) **** Base: Those answering Table 22 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom 2 Box (8/9) **** Base: Those answering Table 23 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Bottom Box (9) **** Base: Those answering Table 24 Q.16 - Importance ranking of possible priorities: **** Mean Summary **** Base: Those answering Table 25 Q.17 - Do you have any additional thoughts or comments on the future of Pier Avenue? Base: Those answering From: billandlaurieparker@verizon.net <billandlaurieparker@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 4:08 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Traffic flow proposed changes and Road Diet Has it been taken into consideration the effect of one way traffic on Valley/Ardmore will affect local residents? My residence is on the 600 block of 24th Place. From 21st street north to Gould there are 3 dead streets that would require all us of us living in this area to head north to Gould, even if we wish to venture on a quick jaunt down to Von's. As a resident adjacent to the Greenbelt, if Ardmore would become one way, most vehicular trips in the future would entail our family driving roughly 1/4 mile down and back to Pier Ave or venture to PCH to return home. Which adds another car onto Pier Ave, Hermosa Ave and/or PCH. That's the short version is how our family would be personally affected. Thanks for your time, Bill Parker 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY BILL PARKER ON 5/11/20 AT 4:08 P.M. From: Hotmail Account <ruburite1@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 4:19 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: RE: E-mail I received about Road Diet May 11, 2020 Please take a minute to do a Web search on "Vista del Mar Road Diet" and read just a few of the numerous results. This would be a negative on the proposal for Hermosa Beach streets. Todd Kramer 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY TODD KRAMER ON 5/11/20 AT 4:19 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:05 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) George Schmeltzer submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: As a 50+ year resident of Hermosa Beach I strongly support experimentation with our present circulation 'system' which is haphazard, and rarely resident and business friendly. One could go on and on for days discussing the pros and cons of the various projects being considered, but traffic counts and interviews and endless meetings and studies will never be substitutes for trying some things out that could turn out to make daily life for all Hermosans safer and friendlier. What are opponents afraid of? That we'll discover we don't have to park our automobiles in front of our restaurants and retailers of choice if we have safe and attractive bike- ways and pedestrian walkways. You only get a chance to experiment once in a while. Take it! On a related matter, my wife and I have been trying to get our 4 miles of walking in per day since the start of the COVID19 pandemic. We've taken to walking the city streets and sidewalks from north to south, and east to west, Greenbelt and PCH. We've found sidewalks to be narrow, unsafe and load with impediments throughout the entire city. And it's a good street where automobiles aren't parked across the sidewalk forcing walkers into the street simply to make progress. Many times throughout the day the Greenbelt in HB and MB is definitely not for walkers trying to maintain social distancing. Don't get me wrong, the Greenbelt is a diamond in the city's crown, but it's becoming more and more crowded as we head into more weeks and month of this crisis. Give some of these ideas a try. If they work, keep them. If they don't work, drop them. From: Suzanne Zimmerman <suzanne.zimmerman.m2h0@statefarm.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:14 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Road Plan Dear Hermosa Beach City Council- Thank you for all you do for the City of Hermosa Beach. I would ask you to please reconsider your support/implementation of the Summer Streets Road Plan. Right now is not reality. People will go back to work and will drive their cars. I definitely don’t think restricting traffic on main thoroughfares like Pier Ave, Valley/Ardmore and Hermosa Ave is responsible. I don’t want to be part of any experiments right now – I want things to get back to “normal”. I think there will be huge traffic issues once the North School complex is open since all that traffic will be going through narrow residential streets – that is going to be an issue, made even worse by restrictions imposed on Valley/Ardmore and Pier. Right now please reopen the beaches and the Strand (that would reduce the pedestrian/bike traffic on all the other streets) and have additional trash collection at Valley Park - that would be appreciated. Thanks- Suzy Suzy Zimmerman 4010 Palos Verdes Drive North, Suite 103 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Bus 310-377-9531 * Cell 310-200-5861 * Fax 310-377-0954 suzy@zimziminsurance.com www.zimziminsurance.com License: CA-0I81281 State Farm Bank® NMLS #: 139716 NMLS ID#: 1081445 MLO License#: CA-DBO1081445 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY SUZANNE ZIMMERMAN ON 5/11/20 AT 5:14 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:18 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Ryan Nowicki submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: Dear Mayor and City Council: My name is Ryan Nowicki. I am a homeowner in Hermosa, have lived here for the last 15 years, and have the honor of being named by the Chamber as the 2016 Hermosa Beach Man of the Year. I strongly oppose the proposed Summer Streets program. Hermosa Beach is doing just fine coping with the pandemic. We can take care of ourselves without the unnecessary changes of this environmental experiment that will only endanger our residents (young and old) and drastically lower our quality of life (e.g., No bicycles allowed on the Strand? Really?). I recall the last time that a nearby City implemented a “road diet” with little to no public input beforehand. The debacle that was Vista Del Mar caused outrage among locals - both South Bay locals who overnight lost a major access route to work on L.A.’s west side, and also Playa Del Rey locals whose narrow streets became instantly ensnared in traffic. And it was all done under the guise of “safety.” If you’re not familiar with how these surprise road changes caused MORE accidents and injuries and how the entire story ended, then you should. I also recall the last time that Hermosa implemented a “road diet” on Pier Avenue, again with little to no public input beforehand. Reducing Pier Avenue to one lane each way gridlocked traffic on Pier Avenue AND Hermosa Avenue (as fewer cars could now turn onto Pier Ave). This also dangerously increased vehicular traffic on the other already narrow east- west access streets in Hermosa. Again, all done in the name of “safety.” There’s a reason why this road diet didn’t work. All of these quickly-devised changes that were allegedly made for the “safety” of residents actually made the streets MORE DANGEROUS, and jeopardized the lives of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians, as drivers became frustrated with their newfound gridlock, made unpredictable illegal maneuvers and sped down alternative routes to make-up for their lost commuting time. Hermosa doesn’t need “Summer Streets,” and we’re not buying the justification that this is being considered for our safety. We know better than that because we've seen this before. For the real sake of our safety and our quality of life, I strongly urge you not to support this program without considerable public notice and input well beyond that of this meeting. Thank you for your time. From: FRANCOISE RAVEL <france06@msn.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:25 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: road diet proposal Valley Drive/Ardmore Drive |1.8 miles each | Attachment 2 Make one way in each direction. Northbound Valley and Southbound Ardmore would be used for additional walking/biking space-a similar set up to the HB Triathlon. I ABSOLUTEY DISAGREE with the above proposal. Please do not proceed. Sent from Windows Mail 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY FRANCOISE RAVEL ON 5/11/20 AT 5:25 P.M. From: So Bay USA <sobayusa@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 5:38 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Fake Test Please distribute to all council members /reference agenda May 12, 2020 05.09.20 Dear Mayor and Council Members, First, I and dozens of my neighbors object vehemently against any public hearing regarding this matter at this time. This agenda item has suddenly appeared on a Saturday 05.09.20 without any proper notice to the public, by design. It is a blatant attempt again to pull agenda items past the public without their knowledge and thei r input. Under the current conditions of C- 19, and the lack of public input at a city Council meeting and its difficulty, it is very apparent what staff and a few City Council-members are attempting. This item should be put back on the calendar when there can be open council meeting to the public under normal conditions. Covid -19, is a temporary condition but changing the traffic flow of Hermosa Avenue and the other streets listed in this program that have been there since the recording of public works this a vital mistake by the City Council. Most importantly there is no evidence that if you changed the public transportation system will improve anything on any level to help small businesses other than put them out of business. This will cause congestion and will become out of control. This is a desire of a few city council members have who, with no consideration of the "real summer traffic" wants us to believe that one lane is better than two. This was done on Pier Avenue, 14 years ago and resulted in a disaster, including a City Council member fraudulently reporting traffic counts to fraudulently represent the effectiveness of a one lane system. None of this "fake test" is going through the proper channels and this council has no input from the public. "This is a fake test.” Cutting two lanes to one can only make traffic worst. And of course, they have extrapolated that "Plan Hermosa " says that this is okay. That eliminating all cars is what we all want, and that's not true. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY SOBAYUSA@GMAIL.COM ON 5/10/20 AT 5:38 P.M. Obviously our environmental leaders do whatever this City Council wants, its disgusting. Counsel members desire to fulfill their personal wishes, labeled under the disguise of C 19.There is no test results or any data of any kind that will show that doing any of this will result in the betterment of the small businesses in Hermosa Beach. This is simply environmental choice of a chosen few at the cost of all the rest of this community and it's small businesses. The quality of life for both the residents of Hermosa Beach and its small businesses will suffer greatly, at the feet of a few chosen city council members who want to blanket their personal lifestyle at all cost. The next problem that should be to address is how the "chosen few" secretly get these items on the agenda in this fashion and secret manner. Our environmental staff are not businessmen and only follow the instructions given to them without any public input or consideration of their impact on the citizens of Hermosa Beach. You should self this item period, or until Co vid-19 is over and then you go through the proper channels with the proper public notices, none of which this is currently being done. You should vote no against this program. Hermosa Beach Resident From: Warren Barr <wbarrod@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 6:05 PM To: Councilmember Hany Fangary <hfangary@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey <jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Stacey Armato <sarmato@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Mary Campbell <mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets--please don't! DATE: 5-10-20 TO: Hermosa Beach City Council FROM: Warren Barr RE: Summer Streets Program POSITION: Opposed Have you learned nothing from the results from "road diets" implemented elsewhere? Were you not a party to the suit to fix the Vista del Mar debacle? Are you not aware that we've been there done that right here in Hermosa Beach back in 2007? Pier Ave. was re-striped to be one lane each way. It was a disaster. Traffic backed up to the highway, people were late to work, 8th St. became a highway. Ironically pollution noticeably increased on Pier from all the idling vehicles. People were irate. Pier was re-striped back to 2 lanes each way. What a waste of time and money. Please do not do it again. You can call them "mobility enhancements" if you like, but the results will be just the opposite. Mobility will be restricted. COVID-19 is creating a short term anomaly and is no basis to mess around with what works. Please learn from history and don't repeat it. Our businesses have had a hard enough time, don't hamstring their recovery by making them subject to a repeat of the 2007 drop in business that resulted from that failed "experiment" then. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY WARREN BARR ON 5/10/20 AT 6:05 P.M. From: Mark Paaluhi <vbpaaluhi@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 7:01 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Mary Campbell <mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey <jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Hany Fangary <hfangary@hermosabeach.gov>; Michael Detoy <mdetoy@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Stacey Armato <sarmato@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Chris Brown <chris@campsurf.com>; arcadiavb@gmail.com Subject: Regarding reduction of Hermosa traffic lanes Dear council member It was brought to my attention the council has decided to reduce Ardmore, Valley, Pier Ave and Hermosa Ave to single traffic lanes. There is absolutely no benefit to have this done. If you believe there is, it does not outweigh the issues of increased traffic congestion, increased interaction of vehicles vs bicyclist and vehicles vs pedestrians. I am against this decision to reduce traffic lanes. Especially without a proper study that would show with a doubt that this would benefit the community. Unfortunately, at this time due to the financial crisis the city is in because of the pandemic, the city should not be spending money on such a study. Plus we have experienced the reduction of lanes in Hermosa, I believed in 2007, that proved that it was not beneficial for the community and was changed back to two lanes. But it might be an opportunity to look up that information to review. Please reconsider this idea of reducing city traffic lanes. Thank you for your time Mark Pa’aluhi 310-927-1288 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY MARK PAALUHI ON 5/10/20 AT 7:01 P.M. From: Chris Brown <chris@campsurf.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 2:44 PM Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Mary Campbell <mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey <jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Hany Fangary <hfangary@hermosabeach.gov>; Michael Detoy <mdetoy@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Stacey Armato <sarmato@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; arcadiavb@gmail.com; Mark Paaluhi <vbpaaluhi@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Regarding reduction of Hermosa traffic lanes I’d like to go on the record to strongly oppose the proposed road diet. Not sure how many of you were here to witness the 2007 upper Pier project when they tried to reduce it to one lane each way. It was an unmitigated disaster. I’m sure all of you remember the recent debacle on Vista Del Mar when Mike Bonin imposed his road diet to disastrous results. We need to learn from our previous mistakes. I’m all for trying to help local businesses through a tough time, but we should pursue alternatives which don’t take away traffic lanes. Respectfully, Chris Brown 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BY CHRIS BROWN ON 5/11/20 AT 2:44 P.M. 1) Hermosa Avenue - this is not a street I use often, but, as with any projects like this - making this a one lane just causes congestion and then pushes traffic onto other streets. Are Manhattan Ave and Monterrey prepared for even more traffic? 2) Valley Drive/Ardmore - Are you crazy?? As a daily commuter, I can't even imagine Valley/Ardmore going to one lane/one way streets. The amount of time I spend on my daily commute trying to get home sitting on either Valley or Ardmore at the Pier stop signs is already horrible (all after I've already been in the car for an hour plus) - if there was only one artery here, the cars would be backed up so far down the roads. Commutes in LA have become unbearable, please don't make them even harder on us! 3) Prospect - no comment here as not an area I ever go to. 4) Pier Avenue - I live directly off of Pier Avenue and I fear all this is going to do is push more traffic onto my now quiet, residential street (Loma). Do we really want Pier Ave to be another backed up Manhattan Beach Blvd? And is 8th St. prepared for all the traffic that is going to be pushed over to it from people avoiding Pier Ave b/c of the traffic? Lastly, as, of course, there is no cost attached to this project - why would the city spend money like this on something temporary? I would think there are a whole lot of other projects the city could use money for. Again, while in theory, these are all great ideas - they just don't work in a commuter city like Los Angeles especially in a town like Hermosa Beach that is bottlenecked in with no easy access to highways, etc. Thank you, Janet Crenshaw Homeowner (and taxpayer) on Loma Drive 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY JANET CRENSHAW ON 5/11/20 AT 5:46 P.M. From: Janet Crenshaw Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:46 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Program Hi there, as a resident and homeowner in downtown Hermosa Beach, I wanted to submit some comments in regard to your summer streets program being discussed tomorrow evening. While there is nothing more that I'd like to see than our small businesses up and running again and can appreciate the efforts in doing so I feel like, as always, the traffic concerns are being highly underestimated in this program. I always think that such proposals are created by people who do not have daily enduring commutes to work. Of course there is a decreased amount of cars on the road currently - we can't go anywhere!! But, soon enough, a whole lot of us are going to have to return to our jobs which means a whole lot more cars on the road. And what happens when the beach opens?? It's become so crazy here at night with people going to the beach, I can't imagine what it will turn into once the beach green light is given!!! From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 5:57 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Elliot Hubbard submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I’m very pleased to see these corridor proposals and I support their implementation. No doubt there will be some operational aspects to tweak along the way based on how people actually use the new spaces, which is why the quick-build “tactical” implementation approach is a benefit here. What’s great about the four corridors identified, plus the other bike friendly street improvements, is that they build upon one another to form a cohesive city-wide network, opening up safe and comfortable access to so much of our city. Lack of physically protected right-of-way has been an impediment for so many of us (singles, families, young, and old alike) to move about in any way other than by car. What a great step this program could be to help the community actually live the healthy, active beach town culture and lifestyle we aspire to. Elliot Hubbard 217 Valley Drive From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 6:50 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Anthony Higgins submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: Ms Lowenthal. One more point. Much of the pedestrian and cyclist overcrowding we are seeing on our streets and alleys will dissipate once the strand and beach are reopened. That should be soon? No The road diet doesn’t seem to consider this. Nor does it consider that it’s highly likely that many many people will be returning to work before July 30th albeit with Most all construction for the westside North of Pier already is using 27th at full distancing. ions. Your plan to reduce Pier avenue to a single throttle since there are no construction limitat lane will just exacerbate that. Many Hb businesses are likely to be opened too albeit with some distancing and occupancy limits. Given this do you have any evidence showing traffic volumns July 30th, given many businesses and the beaches will be y close to normal by will NOT be prett I’m sure the council would like to see that data too AND IF TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND open? PEDESTRIAN PATTERNS ARE PRETTY MUCH BACK TO NORMAL BY JUY 30th then: How diet as more and more traffic is redirected onto 27th or 8th as a -of the roaddo you back out consequence. Or do we just live with it until you decide to back out of it or more likely keep all or create more problems some parts of it in place without appropriately considering it Won’t it just than it solves? Here are some pertinent facts: You have refused to have an analysis of the road The general plan calls for 50dba traffic noise levels in noise or increase in truck traffic on 27th. The general plan calls for imes that noise level on 27th.4 t-R2 zoned neighborhoods. We are 3 Instead 27th street in this case.traffic calming and increased enforcement as a mitigation for 27th street!!!!!! That’s not traffic calming is your Road Diet will force even more traffic onto That’s not consistent with the general plan is it? At a time when to be consistent with the t. i general plan we should be doing everything possible to redirect traffic away from 27th to bring We should be g the opposite.residential noise levels down to acceptable levels you are doin onto Pier -directing the burden of all the commercial traffic and noise onto the business district not redirecting it to residential neighborhoods and streets like 27th that are supposed to -Ave These businesses do not provide living incomes the general plan.be receiving mitigations per more value out of vulnerable They long ago began extracting residents of Hermosa. It’s just not well thought out and We don’t need this experiment. neighborhoods than they add. nother callous disregard of resident interests in vulnerable residential neighborhoods like is just a Now finally consider sketchy traffic planning info that has been provided in NNTP 27th. t was anticipated Tha indicated that traffic increased on 27th ~100% between 2016 and 2019. in the general plan but has gad a considerable impact. The traffic noise on 27th needs to be analyzed under full load once the economy opens back up and then we need an analysis of how then assess how it will impact neighborhoods diet will impact traffic flows and-the so called road I don’t have the Already suffering under the strain of inadequate roads and too much growth. Anthony Higgins I’m sure you get the point. time or the energy to edit this. From: Jamie Stockley <stockleyjamie@gmail.com> Date: May 11, 2020 at 6:31:37 PM PDT To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Continue to allow bike riding on the strand! EQUALLY as important as not closing down the streets - DO NOT limit bike riding on the strand. AGAIN - I have to drive to work - everyone has to drive to work. The traffic is already bad enough with bike lanes taking up all the space on hermosa ave. Leave the strand alone. Jamie Stockley CONCERNED RESIDENT On May 11, 2020, at 6:29 PM, Jamie Stockley <stockleyjamie@gmail.com> wrote: I live on 8th and Monterey and will not tolerate more traffic - it’s bad enough with the recent changes to Pier Ave a few years ago which makes going to lunch an ordeal if of itself. DO NOT CLOSE OFF THE STREETS FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. Jamie Stockley CONCERNED RESIDENT 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY JAMIE STOCKLEY ON 5/11/20 AT 6:31 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 8:48 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Mike Miller submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: While I agree with George Schmeltzer about the need to experiment when possible, I would like to remind Council that we go from an average of 19,000 people to 100,000 people on a nice summer weekend. We need to remember the last time we tried a road diet in 2007 which caused massive gridlock downtown. Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (REPORT 20-0254) To: Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton , Lucho Rodriguez, Deputy City Engineer Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police, Viki Copeland, Finance Director and Suja Lowenthal, City Manager I find your recommendation, concurrance and approval to City Council to "appropriate $17,145 in annually allocated AQMD funds to this "temporary 3- month program, "with the first phase occurring as quickly as June 1 " extremely misleading and almost fraudulent? Do you have any idea of the real total cost of even the installation of this "program" not to mention it's long-term costs: "Obtain quotes and issue a task order to one of the City’s approved on -call traffic engineer/transportation planning firms to develop traffic control plans for t he different corridors: Hermosa Avenue |1.4 miles | Valley Drive/Ardmore Drive |1.8 miles each | Prospect Avenue |1.2 miles | Pier Avenue | 0.4 miles | " Why were these "quotes" not obtained before this Item was agendized? $20K-$100K minimum And then you are placing the full liability for these "traffic control plans" on the City by having them "reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department and Police Department."!! Why was the City's Public Works Director not involved in the review of this Report? "Equipment-ma terials would vary based on the corridor but could include a combination of k-rails, delineators, directional and educational signage, electronic message boards, and other strategies." $200K-$500K/month minimum Why were "typical monthly rental quotes" not researched for k-rail, delineators and electronic message boards before this Item was agendized? 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL LETTER SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY ANNE ZAWORSKI ON 5/11/20 AT 10:09 P.M.  "Community Interest-community members have expressed on numerous occasions, through several channels, requests for the City to provide additional spaces that facilitate safe and effective opportunities for active use and exercise." Exactly how many "Community Members" have "expressed requests for this program"? And I won't even start adding up the costs/impacts to a)the environment b)Gould Avenue, Herondo, 8th Street and Manhattan Avenue residents and c)hours/gas wasted by vehicular commuters sitting on these one-lane principal arterials as they drive to and from work or Hermosa Beach commercial district. Well maybe we should just think of it like this if we cancel the proposed Deputy City Manager position of $200K /year we can afford to try this "Program" for a month? https://www.hermosabeach.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=12687 Sincerely Anne Zaworski (17 Year Resident) From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 11:01 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Peter Michel submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I support in keeping the streets of Valley Dr. and Ardmore Ave. as they are today with no changes. Making the changes will cause problems and just be mess with drivers trying to find alternative ways of travel within the housing neighborhoods. From: Tracey Tozser <t3tracey@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:26 AM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Opposition of Hermosa Beach Summer Street To: Hermosa Beach City Council Members and City Management As a resident of Hermosa beach who not only lives directly off of valley at 11th street and uses pier avenue, valley or ardmore on a daily basis on my commute to and from work I strongly oppose the road diet proposal to make these streets one lane and/or in one direction. This also includes Hermosa Ave as I will be trapped with no easily accessible route to my home. Yes, traffic is low at this time due to the COVID-19 stay safe and stay home orders however, once the bans are lifted and we are back to some form of normality so too will be the traffic and congestion that already exists with the current road structure. Are you not aware of the amount of traffic that we have experienced as of late due to everyone coming in to view the bioluminescence ocean? These proposed changes immediately remind me of two things. First, the time I made the mistake of driving home on valley during the same time school was letting out. Cars were backed up for miles and being uneducated as to WHY it was highly frustrating. The closer I got to Valley school I realized the problem was due to all the parents blocking both lanes. This example would be the effect of single lanes on a daily basis. The second event was during a fiesta Hermosa weekend. I was aware of and educated after years of living here how crazy things get however, I choose to run a quick errand early in the morning thinking I would beat any traffic jam. Not only did it take me forever to get out of Hermosa, I had to back track throughout the neighborhood due to all the blocked streets. Getting home was ever worse.The closer I got to home the worse the congestion became. This example will be my day to day struggle getting out of my neighborhood at 11th and valley with these ridiculous proposed changes. My proximately to valley means that I will experience these types of impacts daily leading to unnecessary increase in stress for me to travel to and from my home. Did no one take into consideration the undo congestion that was created when Mike Bonin failed at this same sort of road diet on Vista Del Mar ? Is the city prepared for all the backlash not only from Hermosa Beach residents but those within our surrounding borders (i.e. Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach). I end with commenting on the shady slime ball way in which this proposal has been presented. I have dealt with a similar residential negative impact for the past three years across from my home. Sneak something in and the residents pay the price. The city is bringing this up during a quarantine where many individuals are concerned with paying their bills and making ends meet with all of the business closures and unable to attend these meetings to represent the city in which THEY LIVE IN. Please add my opposition of the Hermosa Beach Summer Street program (ROAD DIET) to supplemental material Thank you, Hermosa Beach Resident Tracey Tozser 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY TRACEY TOZSER ON 5/12/20 AT 9:26 A.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:41 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Michael Carey submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I live off Prospect Ave in a corner house at a 3-way stop and have had ample opportunity to observe the behavior of through traffic between 3rd and 6th streets both pre and post quarantine. The current safety issue here is much less social distancing than is reckless driving. When there are no cars parked, drivers tend to go noticeably faster and use the empty spaces as a wide lane through the whole bend. I believe that this consistent driver tendency will lead to even faster driving, less frequent stopping for signs and/or pedestrians, and I am certain that the proposed bike lane will not be respected by through-drivers. If anything, I believe this plan would increase speed of vehicle flow (regardless of posted limit) and potentially make crossing the street even more dangerous than it already is now. Enforcing the speed limit and stop signs on Prospect would do WONDERS for pedestrian safety, as I witness cars regularly pass our stop sign at >25mph (sometimes much faster) several times an hour. Eliminating east parking removes the solid pedestrian buffer that keeps Prospect from being a literal highway off peak, will not improve congestion on peak, and removes essential parking for residents who are forced to stay at home either by choice, situation or mandate. Additionally, as businesses on PCH open back up we will inevitably begin to fight over the sparse residential parking on the numbered streets again, as driveways in my neighborhood typically are very short and/or have sidewalks running through them. Furthermore, with reliance on home deliveries, UPS/Amazon/Fedex drivers will most definitely utilize the proposed bike lane throughout the day as there is simply no where else to park. My neighbors have been heroically courteous and patient with one another and we are all adapting to get through this. Please don't create another point of resident stress and frustration in the hill section, times are crazy enough. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:47 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Traci Horowitz submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I think the idea of re-imagining what our downtown can look like to support walking, biking and our local businesses is a great idea. I like the idea of parklettes and dining opportunities using some parking spaces and sidewalks. I've seen it done in San Francisco and it's great. However, please be cautious with changing our streets to one way or one lane. That was done on Herondo Street several years ago and there are times throughout the day when traffic is backed up and completely congested. There is no way for emergency vehicles to maneuver when the parking is at full capacity. Granted, we are not driving like we have been but I'm hopeful at some point we will return to work and life as we knew it. So, the experimental nature of this idea is one I can support if there is an end time or ability to adjust as needed. As for the streets on the south side of Hermosa, Valley Drive is one way where it meets Herondo (southbound) and can be quite impacted. We are a dense community and I ask you to consider the residents when factoring in limiting our access. I do like the creativity and think our collective resources in Hermosa can come up with something that benefits all. Thank you, Traci Horowitz From: Rick Koenig <rick90254@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:15 AM To: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Rick Koenig <rick90254@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Tonight's City Council Agenda Item 6b 5-12-2020 City of Hermosa Beach Dear City Manager, City Council, Et. Al., I understand that from time to time City government must legislate to offset stupidity and poor judgement especially during times like these where our young adults do not consider the consequences of their actions. However, the proposed item 6b on the May 12th Agenda, “ Temporarily re-design our public streets to handle the surge in biking, rolling, and foot traffic while vehicle traffic has declined”. “Summer Streets Program”, would be a colossal mistake if implemented. Incidentally, the word temporary has been used many times in the past regarding issues such as these and almost without exception has always become permanent and required public outcry and additional City funds to remedy. Let’s look at the facts; 1.Hermosa Beach is a very small and destination / resort location with extremely high density. 2.Regardless of the Covid-19 virus it has taken several decades to fine tune the flow and efficiency of our streets and public right of ways. The assumed decline of traffic this summer is unrealistic. 3.13 years ago, in 2007, Pier Ave was striped one lane in both directions from Hermosa Ave to Valley. Traffic and public safety were a mess beyond measure. To say it failed would be an understatement. The uprising of the public was in great number and forceful. Shortly thereafter the City spent additional funds to sandblast and re-stripe Pier Ave. back to its original condition. The contributing factors to the gridlock was the fact that attempting to park would stop traffic completely in one direction. Necessary deliveries are already a major issue and with the proposed” temporary” change will most certainly add to the problem. 4.No bikes on the Strand? This puts several thousand bikes daily on Hermosa Ave, Manhattan Ave and Monterey which will ultimately be attempting to get back to the strand when they reach our neighboring cities borders. The close calls with bikes and cars in front of my house (19th St. & Manhattan Ave) has been unprecedented over the last 60 days and trust me when I tell you this will be considerably amplified as summer progresses. This is a major safety hazard with a potential for serious injury and/or fatalities). In Closing, I suggest that the City Council and City Manager direct their immediate efforts towards enforcing the social distancing and PPE issues already in place. Further, before making a decision, show their leadership by putting more weight and value on the wishes of the residents and voters. Consider the content of my letter prior knowledge to you as our decision makers. Sincerely, Rick Koenig, 1825 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, Calif. Phone: 310-990-0673 Cc: legal, file 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY RICK KOENIG ON 5/12/20 AT 10:15 A.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:12 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) C Fracassa submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I vehemently oppose the changes to Hermosa streets as presented in the Summer Streets program. It is fiscally irresponsible for the council to embark on this frivolous project that does more harm than good. Putting Hermosa on a road diet and instituting one-way routes can only make traffic worse on surrounding streets and lengthen travel times. Not only is worsening traffic a serious quality of life issue,it is detrimental to the environment as we spend more time driving and more idling time in traffic. The abnormally light traffic we are currently experiencing is very temporary. Normal traffic will likely return before your alleged "temporary changes" could even be instituted. Turning Valley and Ardmore into one way streets is a recipe for a traffic nightmare. The green belt already provides a very wide, safe passage for pedestrians and joggers. If the real goal is to create a "safe space" for cycling, it makes more sense to add a cement path the length of the green belt for bikes rather than take away two entire traffic lanes from the surrounding streets. Uni-directional roads will force traffic on to small side streets (21st and Monterey come to mind) and increase the load on already jammed PCH. There is no way being forced to loop around Valley/Ardmore to get to or from your home won't generate more traffic. It certainly will create more unpleasantness for residents. Transitioning Hermosa and Pier Avenues into single lane streets is a terrible idea. One delivery truck will wreak havoc. Exactly how are emergency vehicles supposed to get through? Most galling to me is the disingenuous argument that this move is all to create a safe space. The true purpose is clearly to allow restaurants to take over sidewalks, displacing pedestrians. Furthermore, you are putting the interests of a very few businesses above those of others. Creating a traffic mess in downtown Hermosa drives customers away from every other business. Lastly, it is fiscally irresponsible for the city to spend money it does not have (I see you are looking for sponsorships) when civic finances are strained and only going to get worse. Please shelve this project immediately. From: Scott Hayes <sdhayes8800@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:25 AM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Re-Opening of Beach Parking Lots Please include this email in the Written Communication section of the agenda for tonight’s City Council meeting. As excited as I am for the beaches to be partially re-opened, I was dismayed to discover that Hermosa Beach is the only South Bay city that is re-opening its beach parking lots. As a result, people that drive to the beach will naturally gravitate towards Hermosa Beach. The lots will fill up quickly and then cars will begin wandering the streets of Hermosa searching for parking that is already tight. As you know crowds and traffic at the beach in the evenings have been out of control over the past week. Cars have been racing up and down Hermosa Avenue, driving the wrong way on our alleys, and hundreds of people are gathering on the “closed” beach and strand. Opening the beach parking lots will just bring the same issues that we have been having at night to the daytime. Please reconsider opening the beach parking lots until all of the South Bay cities decide to re- open theirs. Thank you. Scott Hayes 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY SCOTT HAYES ON 5/12/20 AT 10:25 A.M. From: Claudia Berman <its_42@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 10:38 AM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Public Comment: HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Dear City Council, Thank you to city staff for looking at ways to improve mobility and safety during this pandemic. This is NOT 2007. First of all, I agree with the input Raymond Jackson gave on social media. See below in BLUE. I think we should do all we can to help mobility throughout the city, while supporting physical distancing. I would not like to see businesses expand onto sidewalks without giving people more space utilizing the streets. I am avoiding, and will continue to avoid, all areas of "people" congestion. It would be great to see sidewalk markers every 6 feet in the commercial zones for people waiting for pickups. I also support the separation of cyclists from pedestrians. As an active "walker", it's just not possible to move out of the way of a cyclist, especially if they come from behind. It would be great if the strand could reopen for pedestrians. I had stopped walking the strand before the closure, because it was just not possible to avoid the cyclists. I have continued my walks, but I stay clear of downtown due to people congestion. I utilize the "less busy" streets and do step into the street or cross the street in order to walk around others on the sidewalks. Raymond Jackson 23 hrs It’s Time! Studies show that cities do better where safe walking and biking spaces exist - and I’ve talked to dozens of people who’ve all said how much they’ve discovered in Hermosa Beach over the last few weeks, with increased walking and biking — and we have this golden opportunity to help shape Hermosa Beach into a safer, cleaner, and a more family & business friendly beachside city With that being said 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY CLAUDIA BERMAN ON 5/12/20 AT 10:38 P.M. Hermosa Avenue is a 1.4 mile, 4 lane superhighway and everyone who lives in this city knows that Hermosa Avenue is a very loud and a very fast dragstrip. It's a race from one stop-sign to the next. It’s unsafe and it does little to promote business traffic and is contrary to what we want in our beachside community. **Every feeder road into Hb from MB and Redondo is a single lane road. Herondo Street, N Harbor Drive., Gould Avenue, and Manhattan Beach Drive, are ALL single lane roads that feed into Hb and our 4 lane superhighway that runs the length of our city and its business corridor. It's absolutely nonsensical and we have a golden opportunity to make this right without a lot of disruption to our way of life. It’s time to reduce Hermosa Ave to a single lane in either direction, (consistent with our neighbors) and have dedicated bike lanes - that will also help reduce Strand traffic. MB and Redondo do NOT have 4 lanes running through their city and business corridors and they’re much larger than our small town. And we would not have to eliminate any parking to get this right. Pier Avenue. It's pretty simple in my mind - single lanes, either direction from Ardmore Avenue to Hermosa Ave. If Manhattan Beach Blvd is single lane, why isn’t Pier Avenue? There are no “traffic jams” for people entering or leaving their city cen ter. God forbid, you can't race to beat the guy next to you to the stop sign. We all get it. Yes it's even slower when school is in session - and we're all in a rush going nowhere fast, but, those extra seconds or a minute, while a pain when we're in a hurry, is not a traffic jam. At minimum, Ardmore Avenue should be one way only from 2nd Street N to Pier Avenue. It's unsustainable in its current configuration (2 lanes for traffic and 1 for parking) and everyone knows how dangerous that narrow street remains. This is a perfect opportunity to create a safer corridor with a bike lane while maintaining existing parking spaces. And while bigger sidewalks would be great, the rest of Ardmore is fine because there is no streetside parking. And finally, bigger sidewalks on Valley Drive, but I'd leave the roadway as is. These proposals are a far cry from the Vista Del Mar Project. These proposals make sense and can be implemented with minimal disruption to our community and at the end of the day, will make Hermosa Beach a safer, cleaner, and a more family & business friendly beachside city. From: Raymond Dussault <dussaultraymond@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:03 AM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Program Dear Council. I am a huge proponent of walkable communities that maintain a street scale friendly to pedestrians, cyclists, etc. It is one of the reasons I was such an ardent opponent of the Strand & Pier project and the heart of why I love Hermosa Beach. While improvements are always possible, Hermosa Beach is already one of the most walkable communities I have lived in across the country. However, I am very opposed to the so-called “Summer Streets Program.” Reduced traffic is temporary and unpredictable: First, it is posited on the idea that traffic will be down significantly for foreseeable future. Most of the country didn’t know the response to COVID would be so dramatic even two weeks before the shut down begin. Why is our City Staff and Council so confident that their crystal ball is dead-on accurate for several months into the future? Even just the past two weekends, when tourists caught everyone off guard, flooding the streets to take in the bioluminescent waves phenomena, belies the notion that your projections can be relied on to justify a dramatic community change likely costing hundreds of thousands of dollars minimum. Cost: The Staff and Council have no idea yet how far this tragedy will drive revenues down and costs up. This is no time to waste money on a temporary, uncertain and hastily executed idea. We need to be saving the city’s budget so that we can be ready when the needs are clear. Haste is Foolish: Why the haste of announcing you want to start this by June 1st? That’s two weeks away. There is a reason traffic design is a profession and industry. It’s important to consider the myriad unintended impacts of any massive change like this. Traffic backups will harm residents and businesses: If your crystal ball is fuzzy and traffic becomes a nightmare, this will harm businesses up and down Pier Ave, Pier Plaza and Hermosa Ave. just when they most need support. Will this help business? This is being promoted as a business solution yet that is only an “explore” in the documents. I want to see restrictions loosened so our businesses can survive and thrive. I also want to be able to enjoy sidewalk cafes like we are in Paris, France. However, if this is only temporary and at the whim of council, how will businesses make the necessary $10K -$30K investment in a new outside street patio? Will this council, notorious for unnecessary restrictions allow adult beverage sales on these patios? Will the ABC? Restaurants do not survive in tourist towns without the ability to serve alcohol. None of you have lived here long enough to know but at Hermosa Ave. & 14th Street numerous restaurants have failed primarily because a neighbor opposed beer and wine sales there. One of the earliest ones was a beautiful Italian-style café where I watched groups take a table, request a mimosa and leave for the Pier when they were told they couldn’t serve alcohol there. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY RAMYMOND DUSSAULT ON 5/12/20 AT 11:03 A.M. Strand cruising is in our DNA: Finally, being able to bike on the Strand is the culture of Hermosa Beach. I do not believe a single resident outside of the council and staff wants to see that banned even, supposedly, “temporarily.” While road bike enthusiasts may enjoy an unfettered lane to race down Hermosa Ave., those of us who enjoy a leisurely day on our beach cruisers visiting friends and businesses have no need or desire to ride on Hermosa Ave. Sincerely, Raymond Dussault From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:26 AM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Mary Hazell submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item:6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I strongly oppose this item in its entirety: 1) A one-lane proposal circa 2007 was an unmitigated disaster 2) removing bikes from the Strand leaves a gap in the beach-side experience of riding from Torrance Beach to Playa del Rey 3) making Valley/Ardmore one-way forces residents to drive significant distance out of the way when accessing a home or business on the opposite side of the greenbelt 4) for a reaction and experience to "road diets" look at the recent debacle on Vista del Mar 5) it is already extremely difficult for visitors to Hermosa to drive, park, visit businesses, and this is going to frustrate them and diminish their use of our already- struggling businesses 6) this is not the time to be spending money on an experimental project 7) to address such an expensive and controversial subject during this time when the public does not have the opportunity to address the council face-to-face gives the appearance of trying to push through a pet project without having to stand up to the intense opinions and emotions of the people you are supposed to represent. Respectfully, Mary Doddridge Hazell From: Arcadia Berjonneau <arcadiavb@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:42 AM To: Chris Brown <chris@campsurf.com> Cc: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Mary Campbell <mcampbell@hermosabeach.gov>; Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey <jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Hany Fangary <hfangary@hermosabeach.gov>; Michael Detoy <mdetoy@hermosabeach.gov>; Councilmember Stacey Armato <sarmato@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Mark Paaluhi <vbpaaluhi@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Regarding reduction of Hermosa traffic lanes Dear Council & City manager, I also strongly oppose you bringing Valley and Ardmore to become one way streets. On another issue for tonight's council meeting, many of you were not even here is 2007 when they tried to have Pier as one lane each way, this brough about huge congestion, which no resident approved at the time. I understand the desire to help our local businessed and looking at options to increase foot traffic and generate more room for the restaurants to have outside seating for added business, but this will have no impact on the businesses on pier plaza first of all. I strongly suggest you finding alternative ways to help our businesses, that will not have a negative impact to our residents who have to commute in and out of town to work, etc. And how will having one way on Ardmore or Valley have any result on added business revenue as there are no businesses on those streets? All it will do, is have more traffic and people driving longer, bottle necking on Pier to do U-turns and also on 2nd street. Very bad idea on many levels! In addition, you should be allocating your time during your meeting tonight to address the economic impact of Covid rather than trying to figure out a way to spend more money, decreasing lanes in our streets, making them one way, when it is not necessary and figuring out how you are going to address the negatinve revenue our city has faced since the shut down to our economy. Please start addressing things that matter and not changing things are not broken to begin with! AND WHY would you have our parking open to the public???? Manhattan Beach is not, Redondo is not, Orange county hasnot had public parking open. You have closed our beaches as you did not trust the residents to do the right thing, but now you are oepning the parking to everyone. I do not understand why you are doing this! Thank you for your time. Arcadia Berjonneau Keane 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY ARCADIA BERJONNEAU ON 5/12/20 AT 11:42 A.M. From: Traudl <strudell200@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:27 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Closing Lanes Dear Mayor and Council Member, With all due respect, especially at this time of the CCP (Communist China Party)Virus....you want to spend money and time to give give us an other Road Diet ?! Haven't we learned from Vista Del Mar? And the waste of money on Herondo Ave ? It sure will not help our businesses...it will only give us congestion! Respectfully, Traudl Weber Hermosa B. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY TRAUDL WEBER ON 5/12/20 AT 12:27 P.M. From: Bill Nunley <funlover322@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:48 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Hermosa Summer Streets Program I am against the Hermosa Summer Streets Program. It will cause congestion and traffic jams making it more difficult to get around the city. And I think we all know this would not be just for the summer, so the name itself is disingenuous and is only part of a larger agenda to punish drivers. (Please redact my personal email). Sincerely, William J. Nunley 1720 Ardmore Ave. Unit 322 Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY BILL NUNLEY ON 5/12/20 AT 12:48 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:28 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Brad Clemens submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: I am strongly opposed to this entire agenda item. 1. Hermosa Avenue Proposal - Hermosa Beach is already severely impacted when it comes to parking for both residents and guests. Eliminating parking for the introduction of parklets will only make this situation worse. In addition, diverting all bicycle traffic to Hermosa Ave. will place cyclists alongside families with small children riding their bikes in close proximity to vehicular traffic. Converting traffic lanes to dedicated bike lanes that must be crossed to parallel park is also dangerous and will discourage parking for local businesses in our downtown district. 2. Valley/Ardmore Proposal - Traffic on both Valley and Ardmore has a daily back-up during morning and afternoon peak periods that would only be worsened by this proposal. The bicycle traffic on these streets is not sufficient to warrant a dedicated lane that reduces traffic flow for residents. Converting these streets to one- way traffic will also make it more difficult to navigate the area as there are very few streets that cut across the green belt. 3. Prospect Proposal - Eliminating street parking for our neighborhoods does not benefit residents. 4. Pier Ave. Proposal - Reduction of traffic lanes in our downtown district will cause a traffic nightmare. In addition, we will be creating a dangerous situation where parked cars are required to enter and exit angled parking spaces through a dedicated, traffic lane wide bike path. The streetmix diagram shows this parking being separated by bollards from the traffic lane which will cause more confusion, congestion, and dangerous adjacencies. Regardless of the concerns that these proposals raise, these decisions should not be made while the council is in closed sessions. The impacts of these decisions will touch all residents of Hermosa Beach, and as such should be discussed when the residents can be present to comment on the agenda items. Brad Clemens From: Ed Hart <salonmaximus@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:12 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: 6B Dear city council, I have read tomorrow’s agenda, and think you guys are on the right path and doing a great job! In regards to item 6b, incase you get some opposed comments...here are my thoughts from being on Pier Ave for 35years and seen the past mistakes... And I totally agree with the opposed group in what had happened in the past! However, I can not shake the idea that we no longer live in the past, and the future is promising to be a radically a different animal !...just the facts that “the new normal” maybe that more and more of our residents are now and will be working from home...and, in the coming months and maybe years, tourism and hospitality will be, shall we say nonexistent( I hope I am wrong on this!...those two items alone will naturally and dramatically change the landscape of mobility and usage of the streets and parking at least for this summer...therefore, I must be in support of us at least trying this concept...lastly, I think people who oppose are very positive minded! In that, they must believe, after this pandemic is over in a few month, the state then will flip a switch and all will go back the way it was before! I hope they are correct, however, there are mounting evidence against that hope, and our governor has repeatably communicated that will never be the case! Ed Hart 419-421 Pier Ave, HB 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY ED HART ON 5/12/20 AT 2:12 P.M. From: Carrie Quinn <carrie@maisonluxehome.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:27 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Program Hello Anny, This is Carrie from Maison Luxe. I own a retail store at 138 Pier Avenue and I am FOR the proposed summer Streets Program. Thanks, Carrie MAISON LUXE 138 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Phone (310) 372- 5552 www.maisonluxehome.com 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY CARRIE QUINN ON 5/12/20 AT 2:27 P.M. From: Colin Cooley <colin@wicked.is> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:30 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Summer Streets Program - Comment for tonight's Council Meeting Hello Council Members and City Manager, As a local resident and business owner with two retail shops on Pier Avenue — Wicked+, a general store, and Beach & Beverly — I want to express my support for a Summer Streets Program as it relates to improving the streetscape and sidewalks of Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue. Right now, the future of our local culture and character is at stake as the global pandemic threatens to close a number of our independent businesses that have been deemed non- essential as well as threaten our restaurants and cafes that have been forced to operate at greatly reduced capacity. These businesses have been doing all they can to protect and ensure the well-being of our community and to slow the spread of COVID-19. These are the same businesses that have long shaped the culture of our City, and continuously support our local schools and non-profits. To not improve the landscape for our downtown community at this time would be detrimental and potentially devastating. If designed correctly, this limited program will greatly improve the ability for people to move safely around town, whether by car, foot, bike or skateboard, while also supporting our local restaurants, stores and overall economy. From a design standpoint and City code perspective, these critical avenues have long been lacking when it comes to providing an engaging streetscape for residents and visitors. They dedicate a very nominal amount of space for businesses to engage customers and for residents and visitors to safely walk, ride their bikes and skateboard, while allocating an overwhelming amount of space to cars, with two lanes each way and parking on both sides of the street. This design makes Pier and Hermosa Ave behave like highways for drivers to cut through our downtown and head to the beach rather than lively downtown streets that foster engagement, community and walkability. This has long been a problem in our downtown and is even more glaring now as traffic has been greatly reduced due to the Safer at Home orders. A large number of cities and small towns are now currently experimenting with temporary adjustments such as the ones you are considering and are finding great success. Additionally, one only needs to look at the Riviera in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Blvd and Manhattan Ave in Manhattan Beach and other more trafficked business districts in LA, such as Larchmont Village and Montana Ave, to see that less vehicular lanes only improve the culture and character of an area and create more lively and engaging sidewalks and storefronts. Finally, do not be distracted by those conflating the Summer Streets Program proposal with anti “road diet” arguments and comparing it to the Vista Del Mar debacle. We are talking here about our downtown corridor and residential streets, not the primary commuter thoroughfare for all South Bay cities heading north toward Santa Monica. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY COLIN COOLEY ON 5/12/20 AT 2:30 P.M. In closing, by creating more engaging streets in Hermosa that are designed for people, not just cars, we will bring more life to our city streets, more character to our town and more business to our small independent shops at a "life or death" time for them. Thanks, Colin Cooley Co-founder, Chief Creative Officer Wicked+ 46 11th Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 m. 404.277.7447 w. wicked.is Item 6 (b) Summer Streets Pier Ave was result of 2 years of workshops and public hearings and the result was that residents wanted wider sidewalks and traffic calming intersections. During the process there was a question of 1 lane or two lanes and after a study of painting the two different lane configurations if was found that the 2-lane system provide the needed traffic flow in and out of Hermosa and during the school hours. The Fire department also wanted two lanes for emergency response. Pier Ave is a arterial road that collects traffic form collector roads such as Hermosa Ave, Ardmore and Valley Drive and moves that traffic in and out of Hermosa. Pier Ave being an arterial road is a emergency route for a Tsunami or earthquake Hermosa Ave is collector road but serves hundreds of residents and reducing the lane would restrict their flow of residents trying to get out in case of emergencies to an arterial road. The elimination of parking would greatly affect the residents and would need Coastal Commission approval for Hermosa doesn’t have an LCP the biggest concern is SAFETY those plastic barriers will not stop a cat from hitting a pedestrian or bicyclists Remember the Santa Monica Farmers Market and the runaway auto. Ardmore/Valley (collector roads) one way will hinder residents in their travel and will impact the intersections of Gould, Pier, Eight Street and First Street. Emergency responders will be hindered by the single lane. The loss of parking will require Coastal approval for Valley drive is in the Coastal zone Prospect all the above argument above apply to the reductions of lanes. The City Manager said after the Green Belt Infiltration that the City “Fell Short” by not having public input into the decision This Summer Street item has had NO workshops, study sessions or gone before the Public Works or Planning Commissions. The Safety of the residents has not been taken into consideration with the plastic barriers and line of sigh issues at the intersections. The Item should be tabled until transparent discussion can be held. The City has a six-million-dollar budget short fall according to the City Manager. Lets work on getting Hermosa back on its feet again. The residents and businesses have been Challenged during this Stay at Home Order and by changing these street will just present another Challenge that is not need at that time 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY PETER TUCKER ON 5/12/20 AT 2:32 P.M. From: Mark Farrell <mfarrellmb@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:34 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Comments regarding Report 20-0254 Summer Streets Program Dear Mayor and Council Members, I am writing to express concerns about the Hermosa Summer Streets Program. Prior to making significant changes to major roadways within the city, traffic studies should be completed. There is no way to conduct a valid traffic study now with commuting patterns so disrupted by the current stay at home orders. With some measure of these orders likely to be in effect during the summer, and data from this temporary test will not provide reliable information about how these changes would work during a normal summer or made permanent as temporary measures have a way of becoming. Regarding the Pier Avenue proposal, the city attempted this before abandoned the change as a result of the traffic it created. Have the results of this previous attempt been fully studied by the current city council and staff prior to spending more taxpayer money to attempt the same thing? If the City Council pushes forward with the lane reduction on Pier Avenue, it should also consider permanently closing the north parking structure and the south parking lot near the pier and relocate these lost spots to a location near Upper Pier Avenue/PCH to encourage visitors to our City to practice the “living streets” lifestyle you want to create. This would reduce the number of cars driving down Pier Avenue and also help Upper Pier businesses. As we all know, a portion of Valley/Ardmore are one-way streets in Manhattan Beach and it does not major traffic problems. However, Valley/Ardmore in Hermosa Beach is a very different street. In Manhattan Beach, the longest stretch between cross streets in the one-way section is approximately 5 blocks. In Hermosa Beach, it is approximately 13 blocks between Gould and Pier Avenue with no cross- streets. This would force more traffic to end up at both the Gould and Pier Avenue intersections. The Pier/Valley/Ardmore intersection is already traffic nightmare and this proposal will just make it worse. It will also increase the number of miles driven as cars will have to loop the full distance between the two intersections to go anywhere along that corridor. While the claim is that this plan is only being considered during the summer, Hermosa Valley School lies within this section which 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY MARK FERRELL ON 5/12/20 AT 2:34 P.M. would further make this change a disaster once school returns if these changes are extended. Finally, does the City have realistic cost estimates to make any of the proposed changes and to return the streets to their prior condition? The California Department of Finance announced a projected $54.3 billion deficit next year with income, sales and corporate taxes forecast to decline by 25%. Our City’s budget will surely be impacted by lost tax revenues. Without firm costs estimates and secure funding from new grants that would cover 100% of the cost of this test, the Council should not consider adding any new expenditures to its budget at this time. Thank you, Mark Farrell From: Ciri <ciri@verizon.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:38 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Comment Dear City Council, It has been brought to my attention that the City of Hermosa is proposing a reduction in traffic lanes on Pier Ave., Hermosa Ave and Valley / Ardmore. This was attempted several years ago on Pier Ave. and it was a complete disaster. Traffic became completely backed up in both directions and was unbearable. Residents were frustrated as I am sure visitors were as well. It was so bad that the city quickly reopened the 2nd lanes again because it was obvious it just didn’t work. Why are we proposing something that was such an extreme failure the first time it was tried?? The reduction in traffic due to Covid is temporary. As soon as the beaches and retail open again and people begin to go back to work, we will see an increase of traffic. Traffic has already increased and the city is not even fully up and running. I am asking that you please forgo this proposal and leave things as they are. We need the 2 lanes to keep traffic (and our well being) running smoothly. Please do not give HB residents one more thing to stress about. Everyone has enough to deal with right now. Let's learn from our past experience. This project does not make sense. Thank you! Ciri Ellis 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY CIRI ELLLIS ON 5/12/20 AT 2:38 P.M. From: Gillian Weston <gillianweston1958@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2:51 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Road narrowing To whom it may concern: I am very against any narrowing of the roads under consideration. Please see aRick Koenig’s letter to you. He addresses all my concerns. Thank you. Gillian Weston Sent from my iPhone 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY GILLIAN WESTON ON 5/12/20 AT 2:51 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:08 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) michael Clemens submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: As a 36 year resident and property owner in Hermosa Beach I am again appalled at the shortsightedness and lack of vision put forth by our City Council. With all the issues facing us today, to focus on and try to push forward a traffic diet and restructuring of our city street traffic flow is absurd. We have already allowed bicycles to "Share the Road" through our most congested areas. These lanes are a dangerous challenge at best trying to merge motor vehicles making right turns through the hoards of irresponsible bikers/skateboarders/runners/walkers who don't share, but own the road, with the majority never stopping at stop signs or traffic signals and no enforcement of this responsibility in sight. Moving all the bicycle traffic from The Strand to these streets is a recipe for disaster, not to mention having walkers, skateboarders, joggers, wheelchairs, strollers and who knows what else in the street. On the issue of choking these streets down to one traffic lane and having had a long career in the Fire Service, I strongly oppose this idea. When necessary, emergency vehicles will be subjected to seriously delayed response times, if they are able to respond at all. The result of these delays could cost people their lives. I ask you, as our representatives to be measured and thoughtful of your votes and dismiss this agenda issue as irresponsible and a failure. From: Doug Howarth <Doug@silviosbbq.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:23 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Silvio's BBQ position on the Summer Street program. City council and staff, As a 12 year local business owner, I wanted to provide my position on the summer streets program for your consideration during and after the council meeting tonight. Businesses, employees, and the citizens in our community are suffering in an unimaginable way during this pandemic. After speaking to a lot of customers, mostly locals, there is an overwhelming common positive feeling about helping businesses by encroaching into public space and a common negative feeling about changing street patterns. Based on this, I believe the discussion and hopefully acceptance of Summer Streets Program should be separated into two parts. The first part is allowing existing businesses to encroach into public areas in order to do the sales and capture the revenue necessary to survive. This includes extending restaurants patio's further out onto the promenade creating a more European outdoor dining experience, allowing sidewalk dining tables, merchandise displays, exercise bikes, and whatever else possible and necessary for the businesses along the sidewalks of Hermosa Ave and upper Pier ave. A simple strategy to allow for the 6-foot distancing rules along sidewalks is for the street parking adjacent to the sidewalk encroached areas to be blocked off to allow safe passage of people. The second and more challenging part of the Summer Streets program is the street closures. I have no personal opinion on this as I have no experience in traffic patterns and i did not live here or in another area where traffic patterns were changed resulting in positive or negative change. What I am certain of is that this issue is where a lot of the energy is coming from so if possible, get part of the Summer Streets program initiated while figuring out the rest. Please, for the sake of our businesses, employees and families, at least come to an agreement on how the city can further open itself and allow businesses to TEMPORARILY use public space to help us make it through these incredibly tough times. Respectfully, -- Douglas Howarth Catering Director Managing Partner - Silvio's Brazilian BBQ CEO Howarth Hospitality INC. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY DOUG HOWARTH ON 5/12/20 AT 3:23 P.M. From: Richard Kenepaske <richardkenepaske@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:27 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Please do NOT consider implementing the Hermosa Summer Streets Program Dear Council Members, As a 29 year resident of Hermosa Beach, I have experienced many great City Council projects, but have also had to endure a number of bad ones. The proposed Hermosa Summer Streets Program feels like one of the bad ones, in specific, the unsuccessful and spectacularly unpopular 2007 Pier Avenue Road- Diet Project. There is so much to be learned from both our 2007 debacle and the recent Vista del Mar Road-Diet fiasco. Judging from this proposal and the rush to implement it, I’m very concerned that documented lessons-learned from those two failures are either being ignored or inadequately addressed. Even the timing is poor...just as we are slowly reopening our city, hopefully getting back to work and entering our peak season, this Summer Streets Program proposes to change our traffic patterns in a significant way, replete with lots of unintended consequences! It’s just not a good idea right now. Please say no to the Hermosa Summer Streets Program. It’s the wrong time and the wrong program. Instead, we need to be helping our small businesses survive and making sure we don’t fall behind on the Herondo Drain Infiltration Project. Thank you, Richard Kenepaske 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY RICHARD KENEPASKE ON 5/12/20 AT 3:27 P.M. From: Ron Pavlick <pavlickrb@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:32 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Report 02-0254 Summer Streets Oppose this recommendation. This should be discussed in a full public in person meeting. This is a major change with minimal representation. I would ask all council members to drive down to Mission Beach and Pacific Beach in San Diego on a summer day. They have what is being proposed and it is a nightmare not only for the visitors driving to the area, but to the residents dealing with the traffic and related noise, air pollution, and delays. Not to mention increased traffic on side streets. Traffic during summer is bad enough with current street configuration. I can’t imagine cutting access in half would do to congestion. Ron Pavlick 715 Monterey Blvd 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY RON PAVLICK ON 5/12/20 AT 3:32 P.M. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL LETTER SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY THE BICYCLE COALITION ON 5/12/20 AT 3:44 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:56 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Stephen McCall submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: Mayor and City Council — I strongly support this program, most notably as a support to our business community and to enable safer streets. A a family with young children who enjoy biking around our city, this would be an excellent program for health and safety; as well as access to our parks and beaches. Thank you for your consideration of this! Best - Stephen McCall On May 12, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Megg Sulzinger <megg.sulzinger@gmail.com> wrote: Dear Suja, It is my understanding that it was YOUR decision to open the parking lot in conjunction with the beaches opening tomorrow. My question is why on earth would you think this is a good idea? Is it simply to recoup revenue? Have you not thought about the larger picture of what opening the parking lots does? It encourages non-locals to come down and pack our beaches. I understand you live in Malibu so you haven't seen first hand the last few days/weeks of the packed streets at nights of people driving from inland to see the bioluminescence. Bumper to bumper cars, discarded masks, gloves, drive-thru food bags and ZERO enforcement. It looks like it was 4th of July with the number of people. If that many people can invade the city when the lots and beaches are closed what do you expect to happen when the beaches are open? It's also my understanding that our neighboring beach cities of Manhattan and Redondo ARE NOT opening their public parking lots so why on earth would we open ours? Yourself and council indicated we would follow what our neighboring cities are doing, clearly Hermosa is the outlier here. We would be the only South Bay beach city with open parking lots and as we know word travels fast. I think this is a HUGE mistake! Please reconsider your decision so we can avoid our city getting unrun. Opening parking lots encourages large gatherings and hanging out on the beach. Any resident of Hermosa Beach is able to get to the beach without needing access to these public lots. There is absolutely no reason to open these lots at the current time. Please be more creative with how our city can regroup revenue that does not include opening public lots to anyone. Megg Sulzinger Hermosa Beach, CA megg.sulzinger@gmail.com 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY MEGG SULZINGER ON 5/12/20 AT 3:25 P.M. From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:00 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) New eComment for City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Matt McCool submitted a new eComment. Meeting: City Council Virtual Meeting (Closed Session - 6:00 PM and Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM) Item: 6b) REPORT 20-0254 CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) eComment: If this was a legitimate plan for safe active transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic I would expect the staff report from Public Works with empirical data. Instead the report is from two environmentalist on staff to advance PLAN Hermosa. Remember “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste… is an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.” ― Rahm Emanuel From: Raymond Dussault <dussaultraymond@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 3:59 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Opening parking lots? It is my understanding that Suja, a non-resident, has unilaterally decided to open the parking lots along with the beach. Of course, I want the beach and Strand open but if we open the parking lots we are inviting an overwhelming flood of people. Perhaps that's the point? Are you looking to be able to say, "See, we told you so!" And shut it right back down? Everything else is "follow other cities," "work in stages" but only this is "let's do it!" Please do not open the parking lots and let's also talk about the city's $6 Million dollars and growing deficit. Please make sure this is added to tonight's agenda in accordance with the law. Raymond Dussault Hermosa Resident 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY RAYMOND DUSSAULT ON 5/12/20 AT 3:59 P.M. From: Lauren Nakano <Lauren.Nakano@bchd.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:03 PM To: Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: City Council - Hermosa Sumer Streets Program agenda - public comment Hi Ann, Submitting this on behalf of BCHD: Beach Cities Health District applauds Hermosa Beach’s innovative approach in thinking about health and safety in our public spaces as we begin to enter early recovery phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. As safer at home orders are modified and more people find themselves outdoors and in public spaces, safety will be paramount and testing new ideas of how to safely have residents use shared spaces will be important as we balance physical distancing with allowing residents to move naturally and be active. The phases of recovery that the State of California and Los Angeles County have laid out will likely take us into the Fall and perhaps the end of the year so getting to our “next normal” will be a protracted process with many new processes and practices. The accountability of residents and businesses to do their part will have a direct impact on how long and how successfully our communities can emerge from this crisis. BCHD supports temporary “demonstration projects” to help residents re-envision and experience public spaces that are welcoming, promote physical activity, prioritize all users and support economic recovery. From a business perspective, the Chambers of Commerce and BCHD disseminated a Business Recovery Survey that indicated business support for creative use of outdoor spaces that extend service delivery for businesses. The zoning for parklettes, sidewalk dining, use of parking lots and alleyways will not only build place making and Living Streets elements to the neighborhood, but allow businesses to utilize more space to comply with physical distancing requirements. There is a body of research that supports the benefits of traffic calming for small businesses. Consumers prefer to live and shop in areas that are pedestrian-friendly. Traffic calming can increase residential and commercial property values and can increase retail sales and bring economic revitalization to a commercial corridor. These recommendations are consistent and aligned with the plans adopted by the City over the past 10 years – the Beach Cities Livability Plan, Living Streets Policy and Plan Hermosa, the City’s General Plan. We have and continue to be supportive of Complete and Living Streets elements and using this unprecedented time to try some of these Summer Streets Projects in support of health, safety and the COVID-19 recovery guidelines and protocols. 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BY BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT ON 5/12/20 AT 4:03 P.M. From: Donna Bell <donaraebel@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:05 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Council Meeting May 12 Dear Members of our City Council, I would like to add my voice to those of other Hermosa citizens who are concerned about the Council over-reach regarding our city streets. The proposal that is being presented has been tried in various configurations over the years, only to have to be backed out and returned to what works. We made Pier a skinny little road that caused massive traffic backup. We made some streets one-way. Councilmembers found themselves replaced in the next election after that one. You tout our special beach town character that has attracted people here for decades, and yet, you want to change it. Jamming up the traffic on Pier and Hermosa Avenues will not bring people into our downtown area and help revitalize our local businesses. It will frustrate people who will then take their dollars and go elsewhere because they don’t want to sit in an idling car trying to work their way through town. Have you considered the problems you will create for residents living on any of the streets feeding onto Valley or Ardmore, or residents living right there on those streets? To travel north, some people are going to have to travel south first for several blocks and then find another street that will lead to a road heading the direction they originally wanted to go. Same for those heading south. I see Pier Avenue becoming a logistics nightmare with people using it as their natural U- turn. Probably the same thing for Gould. So now we have backed up Valley and Ardmore trying to get onto a dieted Pier Ave. And when the drivers heading downtown are able to finally reach Hermosa Avenue, they will turn left or right onto another reduced lane-road. Whose safety is going to be increased by this situation? I really don't think it's a good idea. If your end goal is to reduce the number of people visiting our town or reduce the number of people who want to live in this mess anymore, you’re on the right track. But I know that's not the case. Our Hermosa community is conscious of the environment and most of us do what we can to contribute to clean and healthy neighborhoods. We walk when we can. We bike when we can. But that can never be the major mode of 5/12/20 AGENDA, ITEM 6b - CONSIDERATION OF HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL EMAIL SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY DONNA BELL ON 5/12/20 AT 4:05 P.M. transportation for us. Most people don't, and can't work in town. We have to travel out of our little bubble. And we will always use cars to do that. As cities around the country grew and made decisions about who they wanted to be, New York City built up. California built out. That’s the way we like it. That’s why they live there and we live here. Different cultures. Don’t try to make decisions based on what you think is good for us. We are Americans. Fiercely independent and quite determined to make our own choices. I hope you consider the desires of your constituents in this matter and make the best decision for our community. Thank you, Donna Bell City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report REPORT 20-0269 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 REVIEW OF CITY’S STRAND AND PARKING ASSET CLOSURES IN LIGHT OF RECENT CHANGES TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH ORDER (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council consider and discuss the current closures of the City’s Strand and downtown parking lots, and provide direction on future operations.* *The need for Council action on this matter came to the attention of the City subsequent to the 5/12/2020 agenda being posted.Because this item is not currently on the agenda and requires immediate action,Staff requests that it be added as Municipal Matter item 6(c)pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2)upon a determination by a two-thirds vote of the City Council. Executive Summary: Staff anticipates that beginning on Wednesday,May 13,Hermosa’s beach and all beaches operated by Los Angeles County,including those in neighboring Manhattan and Redondo Beach,will be reopened with restrictions for limited active uses with physical distancing as a requirement.As part of this phased approach,piers,boardwalks,and County beach parking lots will remain closed at this time.In consideration of these evolving guidelines,the City must consider how to responsibly and efficiently allow public access to the beach and downtown parking assets while adhering to County Health guidelines. Background: Per recent conversations with County officials regarding upcoming changes to the Public Health Order,as of Wednesday May 13,staff anticipates beaches will re-open for limited active recreation uses from dawn to dusk.During this first phase of re-opening,individual permitted activities may include active uses such as swimming,surfing,paddle-boarding,walking and running,however, prohibitions remain on other common beach uses such as organized recreational programming and sports of any kind,holding gatherings of any size,sunbathing,picnicking,the use of shade structures,and/or any other activities that would place the participant on the sand for an extended City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/12/2020Page 1 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0269 structures,and/or any other activities that would place the participant on the sand for an extended period of time.At this time,until further details of the updated Order are released,it is unknown whether additional restrictions will impact the days and hours of beach access. Hermosa Beach’s Strand and Pier remain closed during this first phase per the County’s Order,and because the volumes of activity along these City assets make physical distancing and enforcement challenging to maintain.Additionally,the City’s downtown parking structure remains closed,with limited time restrictions enforced throughout the City’s downtown parking lots to discourage all-day beach activity.In consideration of the County’s amended restrictions,the City must consider how to begin allowing public access to the beach and downtown parking assets in a manner that is responsible, efficient and clear to the public. Beach and Strand On March 28,2020,the City of Hermosa Beach enacted the closure of the Beach and Strand to comply with County restrictions and ensure that proper social distancing could be maintained to protect public health. To implement the beach and Strand closure,the City worked with a contract traffic management company to place barricades and signs at all entrances to the Beach and Strand.To support enforcement operations and mitigate people from walking around barricades,the Police Department utilized their contract security company to place Security Guards at various designated locations along the Strand.The use of the barricades and security personnel was critical in helping keep people off the beach and Strand.In addition to signage,barricades and security guards,the Police Department assigned Police Officers and Community Services Officers for ongoing monitoring and enforcement of these closures. Downtown Parking Structure and Lots While beach parking lots county-wide are proposed to be closed during the first phase of the beach re-opening,due to their shared utilization with downtown residents,businesses and patrons,the City’s parking lot restrictions have been adjusted on a case-by-case basis.The parking structure (Lot C)was closed on March 28th and remains closed.Parking lots A and B have remained open for daily paid parking and for use by those with permits.Community Services Officers continue to monitor lots A and B and write citations as violations are found. Throughout the past several days,a variety of traffic control measures have been implemented in an effort to direct vehicles away from the downtown area and reduce the number of individuals in the area generally.At the same time,City staff has attempted to support downtown businesses transition to take-out formats by realigning the closing of lot A so that the majority of their employees are able to access parking within peak hours, and by creating new 15-minute pick-up zones for patrons. City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/12/2020Page 2 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0269 The current operational plan for lot A includes: ·Closing the entrance at 7 p.m.while allowing vehicles to exit.Parking permits for the lot are honored and vehicles with expired payment receipts are cited. ·Maintenance of multiple temporary 15 minute parking stalls on the south side of lot A (accessible from 11th Street) so that restaurant customers can purchase food. ·Community Services Officers monitor the temporary 15 minutes parking stalls in lot A,and the spaces on Hermosa Avenue near Pier Plaza. ·Closing 11th Street as the watch commander finds necessary. An operational plan for lot B is more difficult to implement due to its use as an alleyway that serves businesses and several residential units,while also having no clear entrance and exit.Community Services Officers have found that some nights the lot has been filled almost exclusively by vehicles with permits.At this time,lot B is closed as necessary to reduce crowds and is enforced by Community Services Officers.No specific date has been determined for lot A,lot B and the parking structure to return to operations consistent with past practice. Discussion: The efforts to address activities on the City’s beach and in the downtown area that do not comply with the County’s Order and are generally disruptive to residents have been the primary driver in limiting access to these local public assets. With the anticipated changes to the County’s restrictions on beach access,this agenda item is an opportunity for members of the City Council to discuss broadly the City’s approach in implementing modifications to enforcement and operations of City assets.This first phase of relaxed restrictions of beach use and facilities will also certainly result in various questions from the public on appropriate activities;therefore,consideration must also be given to the City’s strategy for communicating these changes to the public. Beach Access via the Strand Facilitating access to the beach will likely require opening up portions of the Hermosa Beach Strand as beach access points.Under this scenario,the Strand would remain closed as a north-south thoroughfare to pedestrian and bike travel per the County Order.Providing such access points would require the addition and repositioning of multiple barricades,and may likely require additional personnel and private security support for management and enforcement.Alternatively,Council may determine to establish fewer access points or maintain current Strand restrictions in place. Areas for consideration during Council’s discussion may include, but are not limited to: ·General approach to facilitating beach access via the Strand (feedback on number and location of access points, barricade positioning, preventing Strand use, etc.). ·Impacts to downtown,beach and Strand sweeping,trash collection and cleaning schedules City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/12/2020Page 3 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0269 ·Impacts to downtown,beach and Strand sweeping,trash collection and cleaning schedules with modified access to City assets. ·City and contracted resources for enforcement and maintenance. ·Further clarification on allowable and restricted beach activities. ·Downtown parking lot restrictions and enforcement strategy. ·Traffic circulation and potential overflow into residential areas. ·Public Communication Strategy for informing the public of changing restrictions. As the City continues to adjust the operations of public assets in line with evolving County restrictions,staff will continue to evaluate the needs of residents,visitors,and businesses in the downtown area.Public health restrictions remain in place and include physical distancing,washing hands,staying home when ill,wearing cloth face coverings in public spaces where physical distancing is not possible and staying home as much as possible.The County’s current plan calls for expanding activities in phases,with each phase lasting about six weeks.But the timing of each phase is expected to be based on how the public manages the current restrictions and the public health indicators including number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. 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: 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. 2.6 Responsive to community needs.Continue to be responsive to community inquiries,providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions. 4.3 Collaboration with adjacent jurisdictions.Maintain strong collaborative relationships with adjacent jurisdictions and work together on projects of mutual interest and concern. Land Use 1.5 Balance resident and visitor needs.Ensure land uses and businesses provide for the needs of residents as well as visitors. Mobility 2.2 Encourage traffic calming.Encourage traffic calming policies and techniques to improve the safety and efficient movement of people and vehicles along residential areas and highly trafficked corridors. 3.9 Access for emergency vehicles.Ensure that emergency vehicles have secure and convenient access to the city’s street network. 7.1 Safe public right-of-ways.Encourage that all public right-of-ways are safe for all users at all City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/12/2020Page 4 of 5 powered by Legistar™ Staff Report REPORT 20-0269 7.1 Safe public right-of-ways.Encourage that all public right-of-ways are safe for all users at all times of day where users of all ages and ability feel comfortable participating in both motorized and non-motorized travel. Parks and Open Space 4.2 Enhanced access points.Increase and enhance access to parks and open space,particularly across major thoroughfares,as well as access points that promote physical activity such as pedestrian- and bike-oriented access points. 6.5 Wayfinding and coastal access.Maximize all forms of access and safety getting to and around the Coastal Zone through infrastructure and wayfinding improvements. 7.1 Beach maintenance.Maintain the beach and ocean as natural recreational resources,not only for the city but also for the Southern California region. Public Safety 4.7 Communicate risks.Regularly evaluate,identify,and communicate new hazard risks and incorporate into planning and programs. 6.2 Coastal incidents.Collaborate and maintain communication between the City,LA County Lifeguards, and the United States Coast Guard concerning incidents on or near the coast. Fiscal Impact: Financial impacts will vary depending on Council direction,and therefore there is no fiscal impact to report at this time.Staff is currently working to establish cost estimates for signage,additional barricades and changes to security and enforcement operations. Attachments: 1. Hermosa Beach Press Release - Beach Reopening 2. Map of Hermosa Beach Strand 3. Map of Downtown City Parking Lots Respectfully Submitted by:Assistant to the City Manager, Nico De Anda-Scaia Concur: Michael Edwards, Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Concur: Paul LeBaron, Police Chief Concur: Marnell Gibson, Public Works Director Noted for Fiscal Impact:Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/12/2020Page 5 of 5 powered by Legistar™ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2020 HERMOSA’S BEACH TO RE-OPEN WEDNESDAY FOR ACTIVE RECREATION L.A. County to Permit Surfing, Swimming, Walking and Running; Prohibit Sunbathing, Picnicking and Gatherings in First Phase of Re-Opening HERMOSA BEACH – Hermosa’s beach and all Los Angeles County’s beaches will re-open for individual activities -- which include swimming, surfing, walking, jogging and running - beginning Wednesday, May 13. The L.A. County Department of Public Health amended its public health order to re-open the beaches with restrictions, which include prohibitions on sunbathing, picnicking, cycling, volleyball, congregating on the beach, beach umbrellas and coolers during this first phase of re-opening. The Department of Public Health has also indicated its amended public health order will require cloth face coverings when out of the water and near others. The beaches will be open during normal hours and restrooms will be open during that time. Hermosa Beach’s Strand and Pier will remain closed during this first phase because the volume of activity can make physical distancing challenging to maintain. The sand and ocean may be accessed by crossing the Strand at designated access points. Hermosa Beach parking lots will be open with time limits to discourage all-day beach activity. “We have been working closely with L.A. County and our neighboring communities to plan for a safe re-opening of the beach, and we are so pleased to be able to welcome the community to enjoy some time on the sand and in the water,” said City Manager Suja Lowenthal. “We know how important the beach is to our community, and with everyone’s responsible use of the beach during this phase, we look forward to resuming additional beach activities.” The public health restrictions remain in place and include physical distancing, washing hands, staying home when ill, wearing cloth face coverings in public spaces where physical distancing is not possible and staying home as much as possible. The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors has outlined a plan to gradually expand beach activities over time to include sunbathing and beach volleyball. The current plan cal ls for expanding activities in phases, with each phase lasting about six weeks. But the timing of each phase is expected to be based on how the public manages the current restrictions and the public health indicators including number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. About Hermosa Beach Founded in 1907, Hermosa Beach is a thriving community of some 20,000 residents. Located on the southern end of the Santa Monica Bay in Los Angeles County, with beaches ranked among the best in the world, Hermosa Beach has been recognized for its work to highlight Southern California beach culture, foster a vibrant local economy and protect coastal and environmental resources. To learn more about Hermosa Beach, please visit the City website. 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Barrier needs to be movable by 1 person. Beach/Strand Closures Soft Street Closure (allow resident access) Proposed Electronic Message Board Locations Beach The Strand/Beach Access Closures Lot A Lot C Lot B TheStrand9th St 8th St Pier Plaza 10th StBeach Dr11th StBeach DrBeachDr15th St 14th St 9th Ct Palm Dr10th Ct 12th Ct 11th Ct 15th Ct 13th Ct 13th St 14th Ct 16th Ct Bayview DrManhattanAv e HermosaAvePier Ave Downtown Parking Facilities ¯ 0 250 500125Feet City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0252 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ City of Hermosa Beach Staff Report City Hall 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Staff Report 20-0257 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda items. Attachments: Tentative Future Agenda City of Hermosa Beach Printed on 5/9/2020Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ May 5, 2020 Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of of the Hermosa Beach City Council May 12, 2020 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020 @ 6:00 PM STUDY SESSION: FY 2020–2021 BUDGET MAY 26, 2020 @ 6:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION MAY 26, 2020 @ 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS – CITY MANAGER COVID-19 Update 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 Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 15, 2020. Public Works Director Ongoing Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2020-2021 adoption of Resolutions regarding the Engineer’s Report and setting June 9, 2020 for a Public Hearing Public Works Director Annual Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 19, 2020. Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary City Manager Quarterly Pride Month Resolution or Proclamation? City Manager Staff Request Mar. 9, 2020 PUBLIC HEARINGS – 7:30 PM Precise Development Plan Amendment PDP 20-1 request to convert restaurant space (formerly occupied by Abigail’s) and retail space (currently occupied by Mike’s Guitar Parlor) to an expanded and remodeled office space with façade modifications, resulting in a net expansion of 2,916 square feet at an existing commercial building located at 1301 Manhattan Avenue, and determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Community Development Director Council Direction Apr. 28, 2020 Public Hearing on the Annual Levy for the Sewer Charge and Engineer’s Report (Public Hearing to be continued to May 26, 2020 following public comment) Public Works Director Annual MUNICIPAL MATTERS Tentative - Cooperation Agreements for the City of Hermosa Beach’s continued participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program Community Development Director Staff Request Apr. 22, 2020 Consideration of the contract extension with Beach Cities Transit for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Community Development Director Staff Request Apr. 13, 2020 Municipal Code update regarding use of City Logo City Attorney Staff Request May 5, 2020 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates Councilmembers Ongoing OTHER MATTERS – CITY COUNCIL Tentative Future Agenda City Manager Ongoing 2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 STUDY SESSION: COVID-19 (Tentative) JUNE 9, 2020 @ 6:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION JUNE 9, 2020 @ 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS – CITY MANAGER COVID-19 Update 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 May 5, 2020 Community Resources Manager Ongoing Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for April 2020 Emergency Management Coordinator Ongoing Renewal of General Services Agreement between Hermosa Beach and County of Los Angeles which expires June 30, 2020 Assistant to the City Manager 5-year agreement PUBLIC HEARINGS – 7:30 PM Public Hearing – Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Public Works Director Annual Adoption of Fiscal year 2020-21 Budget Finance Director Annual MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL Vacancies – Planning Commission Term Expirations: Recommendation to schedule applicant interviews for a time certain prior to the regular meeting of July 14, 2020 with appointments to follow the regular meeting to fill three Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2020 City Clerk 4-year terms Vacancies – Civil Service Board Term Expirations: Recommendation to schedule applicant interviews for a time certain prior to the regular meeting of July 28, 2020 with appointments to follow the regular meeting to fill two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2020 City Clerk 4-year terms Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates Councilmembers Ongoing OTHER MATTERS – CITY COUNCIL Tentative Future Agenda City Manager Ongoing 3 JUNE 23, 2020 @ 6:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION JUNE 23, 2020 @ 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS – CITY MANAGER COVID-19 Update 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 Planning Commission meeting of June 16, 2020. Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates Councilmembers Ongoing OTHER MATTERS – CITY COUNCIL Tentative Future Agenda City Manager Ongoing 4 THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 JOINT MEETING WITH ALL BOARDS/COMMISSIONS TENTATIVE - JULY 28, 2020 @ 5:00 PM CIVIIL SERVICE BOARD APPLICANT INTERVIEWS JULY 28, 2020 @ 6:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION JULY 28, 2020 @ 7:00 PM MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS – CITY MANAGER COVID-19 Update 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 Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 20, 2020. Public Works Director Ongoing Public Works Project Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 21, 2020. Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Items Community Development Director Ongoing MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS – CITY COUNCIL Board/Commission Expiration of terms – Civil Service Board Appointments to fill two expired terms. All appointments are for four-year terms ending July 15, 2024 City Clerk 4-year terms Upcoming Vacancies – Three Public Works Commission terms expiring October 31, 2020: Recommendation to direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise the upcoming commission term expirations and invite applications from all interested parties City Clerk 4-year terms Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates Councilmembers Ongoing OTHER MATTERS – CITY COUNCIL Tentative Future Agenda City Manager Ongoing 5 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 Analyst 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 Measure H Grant Acceptance/Beach Cities Memorandum of Understanding Initiated by: Staff Request Assistant to the City Manager Pending action by City of Manhattan Beach 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 Dissolution of Memorandum of Understanding for the Stormwater Infiltration Project Initiated by: Staff Request Jan. 29, 2020 Environmental Programs Manager Adoption of North School Neighborhood Transportation Management Plan (NTMP) Initiated by: Staff Request Feb. 12, 2020 Environmental Analyst Consideration of Text Amendment to the M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone including a limited event permit for Cypress District Businesses (continued from meeting of February 25, 2020) Initiated by: Staff Request Feb. 25, 2020 Community Development Director Pending response from FPPC Approval of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s Recommended Tennis Court Use Policy; Tennis Membership Program and Rates; and Updates to Hourly Rental Rates Initiated by: Staff Request Mar. 9, 2020 Community Resources Manager Consideration of forming a joint Subcommittee of the City Council and Planning Commission to be part of a Zoning Code Assessment Working Group which would include Stakeholders Initiated by: Council Direction Mar. 10, 2020 Community Development Director/City Manager Pending formation of Planning Commission Subcommittee City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 6:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER I call to order the May 12th Closed Session Meeting of the City Council. ROLL CALL Roll call please. PUBLIC COMMENT Do we have anyone one the speaker list? RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION [After any comments] We will now close public comment and recess to Closed Session. [Leave GoToMeeting and join Zoom meeting] 1. 20-0216 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 10, 2020. 2. 20-0247 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 552 11th Place (Hermosa Self-Storage) City Negotiator: City Manager/Finance Director Negotiating Party: Richard Thielscher, Thielscher-Randall Corporation Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment of lease extension between City (Lessor) and Thielscher-Randall (Lessee) 3. 20-0248 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Pending Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. Name of Case: Michael Frilot v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case Number: 20TRCV00045 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION [Leave Zoom meeting and rejoin GoToMeeting] City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 7:00 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA CALL TO ORDER I call to order the May 12th Virtual Meeting of the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Will everyone please join me for the pledge of allegiance? ROLL CALL Roll call please. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Mr. City Attorney, will you deliver the closed session report? ANNOUNCEMENTS Do any of my colleagues have announcements? [Refer to Mayor’s remarks prepared by Laura Mecoy] APPROVAL OF AGENDA REVIEW OF CITY’S STRAND AND PARKING ASSET CLOSURES IN LIGHT OF RECENT CHANGES TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH ORDER (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council consider and discuss the current closures of the City's Strand and downtown parking lots, and provide direction on future operations.* *The need for Council action on this matter came to the attention of the City subsequent to the 5/12/2020 agenda being posted. Because this item is not currently on the agenda and requires immediate action, Staff requests that it be added as Municipal Matter item 6(c) pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2) upon a determination by a two-thirds vote of the City Council. Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS a) 20-0249 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH • Mayor reads Proclamation and virtually presents it to BCHD • Mayor invites Lauren Nakano from BCHD to provide comments b) 20-0250 RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 17-23, 2020 • Mayor reads Proclamation and virtually presents it to PW Director, Marnell Gibson • Mayor invites Marnell Gibson to provide comments MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER Suja, please provide your City Manager Updates a) COVID-19 UPDATE b) UPDATE FROM CHIEF LEBARON ON BEACH CROWDS AND BEACH REOPENING c) REQUEST TO AMEND BUDGET DEADLINE TO MARCH 21 AND CHANGE BUDGET STUDY SESSION DATE TO JUNE 3, 2020. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item. This is the time for members of the public to address the Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction not on this agenda, OR items on this agenda as to which public comment will not be taken, OR to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on agenda items called Miscellaneous Items and Reports – City Council and Other Matters will only be heard at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak: 1) during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar; 2) during Public Hearings; and, 3) during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. SPEAKER LIST: 1. Joe Verbrugge City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 a) 20-0256 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the written communication. Attachments: 1. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding North School Construction.pdf 2. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19.pdf 3. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding COVID-19 Testing for construction workers.pdf 4. Email from Anthony Higgins regarding Staff Directory Email Addresses.pdf 2. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time. Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell a) REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 20-0258 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council approve the following minutes: 1. February 25, 2020 Regular Meeting 2. March 4, 2020 Adjourned Regular Meeting (Joint meeting with Planning Commission) Attachments: 1. 02-25-2020 CC Reg Mtg Min.pdf 2. 03-04-2020 Joint CC & PC Study Session Min.pdf b) REPORT CHECK REGISTERS 20-0244 (Finance Director Viki Copeland) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council ratify the following check registers. Attachments: 1. 04-23-20 2. 04-29-20 c) REPORT ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND 20-0259 COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2020 Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2020. City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 Attachments: March 2, 2020 Commission Minutes d) REPORT CONFIRMATION OF CITY MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY 20-0246 SERVICES EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-02 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Interim Emergency Management Coordinator Michael Edwards) Recommendation:The City Manager/Director of Emergency Services issued Executive Order No. 2020-02 on April 27, 2020 (Attachment 1), memorializing actions taken in response to the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-10). Pursuant to HBMC section 2.56.060.A, staff recommends that the City Council confirm Executive Order No. 2020-02. Attachments: 1. Executive Order No. 2020-02 2. Executive Order No. 2020-01 3. Resolution 20-7230 Confirming Existence of Local Emergency 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES NONE 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. a) REPORT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE 20-0243 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDED TENNIS COURT USE POLICY; AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FEE AND UPDATED TENNIS COURT USE RATES (Community Resources Manager Kelly Orta) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing to consider the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission's policy and use recommendations associated with the tennis courts located at the Community Center, and take the following actions: 1. Approve the updated Tennis Court Use Policy; 2. Approve the implementation of a mandatory Tennis Membership program; and 3. Approve the resolution establishing an annual Tennis Membership fee and updated tennis court use fees. Attachments: 1. Current Tennis Court Use Policy 2. Best Practices Research 3. Resolution 20-xxxx Establish a Tennis Membership Fee and Updated Court Use Fees 4. Proposed Tennis Court Use Policy SPEAKER LIST: 1. Jonathan Martinez City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell b) REPORT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY FOR 20-0245 THE SEWER CHARGE AND ENGINEER’S REPORT (Public Works Director Marnell Gibson) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, accept public comment, and continue this public hearing to the May 26th City Council meeting, at which time the City Council will hold another public hearing to consider the adoption of a resolution with Engineer's Report to place the sewer service charge on the annual County of Los Angeles Tax Roll. Attachments: 1. Engineer’s Report with CPI-W increase for FY 2020—21 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. Draft Resolution 4. Draft Mailer to Property Owners Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS a) REPORT IMPLEMENTING PLAN HERMOSA GOALS FOR 20-0255 PRESERVING DOWNTOWN GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES-NEXT STEPS (Community Development Director Ken Robertson) Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council refer the matter to the Economic Development Committee or the Planning Commission with direction to proceed with one or more of the following options; a. To hire an economic consultant to assess the market feasibility for economic uses and types of uses in the Downtown; and/or b. To bring back an interim urgency ordinance (moratorium) to address concerns about City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 loss of retail and restaurant while the City studies the issue; and/or c. To establish regulations that give priority to preserving retail and restaurant uses on the ground floor and to address ground floor office conversions in the Downtown ahead of the City's Zoning Code update process. Attachments: 1. Downtown District Boundary on Zoning Map 2. Link to March 4, 2020 joint PC and CC study session video and agenda 3. Excerpt of Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 4. Full 2015 Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 5. Planning for a Resilient Retail Landscape APA PAS Memo 6. Retail Realities APA Article 7. Tech Job Growth Continues to Create Demand for Office Space (National Real Estate Investor Article) 8. Principles and Guidelines- Reflecting the Downtown Core Revitalization Strategy 9. Strategic Plan 2016-2021-2031 SPEAKER LIST: 1. Jon David Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell b) REPORT CONSIDERATION OF A HERMOSA SUMMER STREETS 20-0254 PROGRAM TO ENHANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO SUPPORT SAFE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss and Environmental Analyst Leeanne Singleton) Recommendation:Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Discuss and provide direction on the creation of a Hermosa Summer Streets Program; 2. Authorize staff to pursue potential funding opportunities to support various components of this program; and 3. Appropriate $17,145 in annually allocated AQMD funds to this program. Attachments: 1. Hermosa Avenue Streetmix 2. Valley/Ardmore Streetmix 3. Prospect Avenue Streetmix City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 4. Pier Avenue Streetmix 5. SCAG Mini-Grant Draft Application 6. National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) COVID-19 Rapid Response Tools for Cities 7. Tactical Urbanist Guide 8. Rails to Trails – COVID-19 Streets List of Cities 9. Smart Growth America – COVID-19 Streets Webinar SPEAKER LIST: 1. Raymond Jackson 2. Sandy Saemann 3. Jon David 4. Carolyn Petty 5. Melanie Tory 6. Rick Koenig 7. Brian Cooley 8. Raymond Dussault Roll call vote: • Councilmember Armato • Councilmember Detoy • Councilmember Fangary • Mayor Pro Tem Massey • Mayor Campbell 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a) 20-0252 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES 8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Councilmembers for possible 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. a) 20-0257 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation:Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the tentative future agenda items. City Council Regular Meeting Agenda May 12, 2020 Attachments: Tentative Future Agenda.pdf ADJOURNMENT Tonight’s meeting is adjourned. The next Virtual City Council Meeting is Tuesday, May 26 at 6pm for Closed Session, followed by Open Session at 7pm. From: Traudl <strudell200@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 12:27 PM To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov> Subject: Closing Lanes Dear Mayor and Council Member, With all due respect, especially at this time of the CCP (Communist China Party)Virus....you want to spend money and time to give give us an other Road Diet ?! Haven't we learned from Vista Del Mar? And the waste of money on Herondo Ave ? It sure will not help our businesses...it will only give us congestion! Respectfully, Traudl Weber Hermosa B.