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City of Hermosa Beach
Adjourned Meeting Agenda
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1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA
90254
Mayor
Michael Detoy
Mayor Pro Tem
Raymond Jackson
Councilmembers
Stacey Armato
Mary Campbell
Justin Massey
5:00 PMMonday, January 31, 2022
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January 31, 2022City Council Adjourned Meeting Agenda
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January 31, 2022City Council Adjourned Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:This is the time for the City Council to change the order
in which it takes up items on this agenda, remove and/or continue agenda items and
pull items from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
VI. 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. Comments from the speaker are
limited to three minutes per speaker.
VII. OPENING REMARKS: City Manager Suja Lowenthal
VIII. STUDY SESSION
REVIEW OF CITY PARKING PROGRAMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson,
Finance Director Viki Copeland, and
Police Community Services Manager Peter Ahlstrom)
a.
IX. 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. Comments from the speaker are
limited to three minutes per speaker.
X. MUNICIPAL MATTER
CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONING SALE OF THE
2022-2023 RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING
PERMITS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NOTICE A PUBLIC
HEARING TO ENABLE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN
INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT
PARKING RATES RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2022
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
a.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
February 8, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 22, 2022 - No meeting due to lack of quorum
March 3, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Revenue Study Session
March 8, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 22, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 31, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - ADA Study Session
April 12, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 21, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - FY 2022-2023 CIP Study Session
April 26, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 10, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 24, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 2, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 14, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 28, 2022 - No meeting due to lack of quorum
July 12, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 21, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Joint meeting with all Boards/Commissions
July 26, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 4, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Study Session
August 9, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 23, 2022 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark for Summer Break)
September 1, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Study Session
September 13, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 27, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - CONTINUED:
October 11, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 22, 2022 -Saturday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
8:00 AM - City Council Retreat
October 25, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 3, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
November 8, 2022 - No meeting due to lack of quorum (General Election)
November 22, 2022 - No meeting due to lack of quorum (Thanksgiving week)
November 29, 2022 -Tuesday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
5:00 PM - Closed Session, 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting (Installation of new officers)
December 1, 2022 -Thursday - Adjourned Regular Meeting:
6:00 PM - Mayor Transition Ceremony & Reception
December 13, 2022 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 27, 2022 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark for WInter Break)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
February 1, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
February 7, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
February 15, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 1, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
March 7, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
March 15, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 16, 2022 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
April 4, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
April 5, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
April 19, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 2, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
May 3, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 17, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 18, 2022 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
June 6, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Economic Development Committee Meeting
June 16, 2022 - Thursday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 21, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 5, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 19, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 20, 2022 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
August 2, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 16, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 6, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 20, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 21, 2022 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
October 6, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 18, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 1, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 15, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 16 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
December 6, 2022 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 20, 2022 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
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CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
February 21, 2022 - Monday - President's Day
May 30, 2022 - Monday - Memorial Day
July 4, 2022 - Monday - Independence Day
September 5, 2022 - Monday - Labor Day
November 24, 2022 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
December 26, 2022 - Monday - Christmas Day (observed)
January 2, 2023 - Monday - New Year's Day (observed)
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 22-0067
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 31, 2022
REVIEW OF CITY PARKING PROGRAMS
(Community Development Director Ken Robertson,
Finance Director Viki Copeland, and
Police Community Services Manager Peter Ahlstrom)
Recommended Action:
Part A-staff recommends City Council review and discuss the status and priorities of the 12
recommendations in the Parking Management Study and challenges of coordinating these efforts
with goals of Plan Hermosa and the City’s efforts to certify a Local Coastal Program with the Coastal
Commission.
Part B-staff recommends City Council receive an update and discuss the following topics:
1.Street Meter and Parking Lot Parking Rates;
2.Parking Time Limits;
3.Parking Citation Fine Comparisons with Other Cities; and
4.Coastal Commission Review and Approval Process.
Part C-staff recommends City Council receive an update and discuss the following topics:
1.Resident Permit Program and Fees;
2.Employee Permit Program and Fees; and
3.Coastal Commission Review and Approval Process.
Executive Summary:
This report is intended to be a comprehensive review of City parking programs and is broken up into
three parts:
A.Review of Coastal Zone Parking Management Study Recommendations;
B.Review Street Metered and Public Parking Lot Metered Programs Including Rates and Parking
Citation Fines; and
C.Review Residential and Employee Parking Permit Program.
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Background:
The Parking Management Study and Recommended Parking Standards for the Coastal Zone
(Parking Study)was accepted by the City Council in late 2019,including 12 recommendations with
actions to be completed (Attachment A2).Progress has been made on many of these
recommendations,but this is the first comprehensive review since December 2019 when the
recommendations were accepted by the City Council.The Parking Study is part of the City’s efforts to
achieve full certification of a Local Coastal Program fully funded through a grant from the California
Coastal Commission.The City submitted the study recommendations,along with the Mobility
Element in October 2021,as a first step in the City’s efforts to have a fully certified Local Coastal
Program with the Coastal Commission.
Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description
June 6, 2018 The City Council held a Budget Workshop, including a Five-Year Financial
Forecast, including recommendations for increased citation fines. At that time,
the City Council requested a survey for all parking violations.
December 17, 2019 The City Council accepted the Coastal Zone Parking Assessment Study
recommendations; Directed staff to return to Council and the applicable City
Commissions with the related implementation actions for each of the near-
term recommendations; and Directed staff to incorporate the policy
recommendations into the Draft Local Coastal Program and, if appropriate,
draft an amendment to the City’s Coastal Development Permit for the
Preferential Parking Program and Remote Beach Park and Ride System.
September 14, 2021 The City Council approved amending and updating the City’s Certified
Coastal Land Use Plan, focused on the Mobility Element, and authorized
submittal to the California Coastal Commission.
September 28, 2021 The City Council requested that City Parking Programs and Parking
Management be discussed at a future meeting.
Discussion:
At its September 28,2021 meeting,City Council requested a review of the City’s parking programs
be placed on a future City Council agenda.Parking was originally scheduled as part of the revenue
study session,but after the request by the City Council,it was scheduled for a standalone study
session.The parking study session allows time to review current information and have a full
discussion on the multi-faceted parking issues without the pressure of moving on to other topics at
the revenue study session.
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Part A-review of Coastal Zone Parking Management Study Recommendations
In 2019,the City received a grant from the California Coastal Commission to conduct technical
studies and develop a draft Coastal Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan that covers a range of
topics from sea level rise,overnight accommodations,and parking resources.The Coastal Zone
Parking Management study evaluates current parking resources,programs,and opportunities to
improve the availability of Coastal Zone parking resources in a manner that balances coastal access
requirements with efficient use of the City’s limited land resources and achievement of the City’s
economic development and mobility goals.
The Parking Study extensively reviewed the existing conditions and various parking programs to
make parking management recommendations.Attachment A1 summarizes progress made on the
twelve recommendations.
The goals of the Parking Study were to:
1.Create a parking system that meets the parking needs and demands of residents,visitors,and
employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner;
2.Modify parking standards to encourage revitalization and investment in a pedestrian-oriented
district; and
3.Expand mobility options and optimize parking availability.
The parking management recommendations vary in cost,level of difficulty,priority,implementation
timeline,recommended zones for implementation,and relation to study goals.These
recommendations require initiatives involving several City departments.
As part of the City’s effort to update the Local Coastal Plan (Land Use Plan or LUP),the City
submitted the Mobility Element of the General Plan to the California Coastal Commission in October
2021,after City staff and Commission staff agreed to begin the Local Coastal Program review and
approval process with the policies of the Mobility Element.This is a major step toward the goal of
obtaining an approved Local Coastal Program.Staff revised the Mobility Element to include Parking
Study recommendations.
The existing Local Coastal Plan (Land Use Plan or LUP)was adopted and certified in 1981 and has
been revised periodically since that time,most recently in 2004.A link to the City’s Local Coastal Plan
(Land Use Plan or LUP)is included as Attachment A3.The City has never achieved full certification
of a Local Coastal Program, which also must include an Implementation Program (IP).
Part B-review Street Metered and Public Parking Lot Metered Programs Including Rates and
Parking Citation Fines
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Implementation of an App-Based Mobile Pay System
Parking efficiencies can be improved with the Parking Study recommendation of an application-
based mobile pay system.The Parking Study noted that most existing payment systems are
antiquated resulting in circling around high-demand areas.After parking,drivers must leave their car
and check the meter before they would know the cost of parking in that space.After a driver pays
with coins or card,users with longer visits tend to need to return to the car and “feed the meter”if
they wished to stay longer.Drivers are also compelled to find a new parking space if they have hit the
hours restriction or cut their visit short.Implementing an application-based mobile pay system for
parking would allow drivers to more easily locate open spaces,know the price of the space in real-
time,and be able to pay for the parking space from anywhere.There are wide-ranging benefits with
minor infrastructure changes for implementing a mobile payment system.
The Community Services Division has recently released a Request for Proposal (RFP)for this
service and is currently reviewing proposals from parking vendors to implement this
recommendation.A mobile payment system would also provide parking data to better inform future
parking rate adjustments discussions.
During the past 18 months,the Community Services Division has continued work to improve the
existing parking meter infrastructure,despite pandemic staffing issues and supply chain constraints.
There are approximately 500 coin-only meters remaining and the full replacement project should be
completed within 2023.Telecommunications vendors (e.g.,T-Mobile and Verizon)have informed our
meter vendor that the transition from 2G/3G technology will also be moving forward in 2023,despite
pandemic supply chain issues.The City currently has approximately 400 meters that utilize 2G/3G
technology requiring upgrades.City Council’s past approval of meter purchases for the current fiscal
year will allow the meter upgrade to occur but integrating the 2G/3G upgrade has slowed the
replacement plan for the coin only meters.
The application-based mobile pay system would help the City implement the Parking Study
recommendation of a demand-based parking program that adjusts rates and regulations to make it
as easy as possible for users to find a parking space.The main goal is to ensure consistent
availability of parking spaces,while distributing parking demand throughout the Coastal Zone.Ideally,
this demand-based program would allow off-street parking,such as those in the City lots and the
parking structure,to be a cheaper long-term option as opposed to using on-street spaces for long-
term parking.Alternatively,on-street parking should be available as a short-term parking solution.
Demand-based pricing or adjustments to time restrictions may also be considered as an alternative
to certain time limits placed on different parking spaces to generate optimal turnover of parking
spaces.The Parking Study suggests the City should price public parking assets at a lower rate for
centralized locations in order to promote a “Park once/walk many” environment.
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Street Metered and Public Parking Lot Meters
Metered and pay-by-space parking is available for $1.25 per hour (daily 8:00 a.m.or 10:00 a.m.,
depending on location,to 8:00 p.m.)and $1.50 per hour (daily 8:00 p.m.to 2:00 a.m.)in City lots,the
downtown parking structure,and along streets and alleys.A survey of meter and lot rate comparisons
with other cities is included as Attachment B1.
The history of meter rate increases is described in the following table:
Meter Rates –
History of Rate Increases
Year of Last Increase
Rate
2001
$.75/hour
2003
$1.00/hour
2010
$1.25/hour
2016
$1.50/hour
Demand pricing implemented from 8pm to 2 am for
Upper Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Lots A, B, D and
silver meters
Lots A and C,which had previously been closed due to the pandemic,changed to three hours
maximum as part of temporary emergency orders.At its July 28,2020 meeting,City Council
approved the reopening of these lots with three-hour maximums in recognition of pandemic
concerns. Parking was previously 24 hours.
Parking Citation Fines
Another parking management solution is to review parking citation fines.If fines are too low,the cost
may not be a deterrent to comply with parking regulations.During the 2019 City Council Budget
Workshop,staff recommended the consideration of select citation fine increases.At that time,Council
requested a survey of parking citation fines in other cities be compiled.A summary survey and a
detail survey to compare parking citation fines with other cities are included as Attachments B2 and
B3.
The parking citation amounts have been increased or amended only a few times since June 2008.
Those increases or changes are described in the following table:
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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Spaces
Council previously authorized the waiver of parking meter fees at silver post meters for 100 percent
alternative fuel vehicles and the provision of complimentary electric vehicle charging at most stations
throughout the City.This incentive was initially approved in April 2010 and re-authorized by Council in
November 2019.The current policy does not include a mechanism to verify that a vehicle meets the
criteria,such as a DMV issued current clean air vehicle decal,making enforcement by Community
Service Officers difficult.Demand for EV parking and charging has increased dramatically since
2010,and community members are sometimes unable to find available EV charging spaces in the
most popular locations.
Currently,all Level 2 stations in Hermosa Beach are available for free charging up to two hours.The
Level 3 station located on the top floor of Lot C Downtown parking structure currently requires
payment to charge.Payment at Level 3 stations are made directly to the vendor,EVgo,and do not
represent revenue to the City.Level 2 stations provide normal slow charging and Level 3 stations
offer fast charging.Separate from the free charging,EV stations located in Lot A and Lot C parking
structure require customers to pay for the cost of parking at the standard rate of $1.25 to $1.50 per
hour. All other EV City charging stations do not require a fee to park.
The City currently maintains a network of 35 free and publicly accessible charging stations and
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The City currently maintains a network of 35 free and publicly accessible charging stations and
covers the cost of the equipment,electricity,and any maintenance of these stations.The City’s
current network of EV charging infrastructure includes five different vendors or types of equipment
and different levels of network connectivity and point of sale capabilities.Additionally,the different
stations vary on their electric connectivity with some infrastructure on separate SCE meters or
accounts and others on a meter or account for a larger facility.This variability makes it difficult to
estimate with a high-degree of certainty the direct electricity costs associated with the charging
stations.Noting the variability in both the level and time of use,staff has used a conservative
estimate of approximately $70,000 in annual electricity costs for all these charging stations.Private
chargers were also made available in the City in recent years.
Through various budget and EV policy related discussions,City Council has expressed interest in
considering whether to retain free charging and/or parking associated with EV charging stations or
consider adopting a fee that would generate revenue to help offset the City’s electricity and
maintenance costs associated with this infrastructure.There are a variety of rate setting options to
consider (flat fee for power only,graduated rates to encourage turnover of vehicles,etc.)and one or
more could be analyzed more comprehensively and brought back for consideration.
Part C-review Residential and Employee Parking Permit Program
Residential Parking Permit Program
In 1984,the City of Hermosa Beach applied for and was granted permission by the California Coastal
Commission to establish a preferential parking permit program in conjunction with remote beach
parking locations and a park and ride shuttle system.The permit was most recently amended in 2004
and no longer includes a park and ride shuttle system (Attachment C1).The preferential parking
permit program was developed to discourage oversaturation of the City’s downtown and coastal
parking,to provide free long-term parking at inland locations,and to allow residents within the
impacted area to park beyond the one-hour time restrictions or without having to pay the meter at
yellow pole/cap meters.The impacted area is bound by the North and South City boundaries;by the
Strand on the West;and by Loma Drive,Park Avenue,or Morningside Drive on the East.Parking
spaces on the West side of Cypress Avenue between 11th Street and Pier Avenue are also included.
Residential parking permits are issued on an annual basis and cost $40 per year.Vehicle permits are
available at a rate of one non-transferrable sticker per vehicle registered to an address or apartment
unit (no limit on number of vehicles)and one transferrable hang tag guest permit per address or
apartment unit.As part of the program,a property owner not residing at the address may also obtain
one guest permit per address or apartment unit,as well as stickers for each of their vehicles
Residential parking permits allow residents to park at 24-hour meters without paying the meter,or in
one-hour residential zones without time limits for up to 72 hours.
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Currently,the City does not place a limit on the number of permits purchased per household.The
Parking Study notes that many residents utilize their garage space as storage rather than parking
spaces and park on-street,which adds more resident vehicles occupying street parking spaces.The
Parking Study further identified that more parking permits are issued than spaces are available.
The Parking Study confirms that the $40 annual parking permit fee is well below the fair market value
and the price of the permits has not been adjusted in over 10 years.The study recommends
revisions to the program with scaled permit prices to disincentivize the oversaturation of parking
permits purchased.
The Parking Study recommends the first annual permit per household be increased slightly to $50
remaining close to the current rate,while the second permit is priced at $75,the third at $100,and a
guest or fourth permit at $150 for a maximum of four permits per unit.This recommendation is
consistent with the practice that other municipalities employ to discourage the misuse of residential
parking permits.
One of the challenges of the current residential parking program is the high number of permits
issued,limiting on-street parking for residents and visitors without parking permits and limiting
necessary beach access.Some households obtain multiple permits,in some cases a greater number
of permits than a reasonable household would need, as shown in the following table:
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The Parking Study recommends a maximum of four parking permits be issued to each household.
Elimination of the number exceeding four parking passes last year would result in a reduction of 597
permits issued, or 6 percent of the 9,677 permits issued in 2021.
The most recent rate increase for Residential and Guest Parking Permits was made in 2008,when
both permit rates were increased from $38 to $40 as shown in below table.
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Monthly and Employee Parking Permit Program
For those who work in Hermosa Beach and do not have parking available through their employer,
monthly and annual parking passes are available.Monthly permits are available to anyone for off-
street parking lots and the Downtown parking structure at a cost of $62 per month to park anytime up
to 72 hours or $31 per month to park only between 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.
Employee permits are also available to purchase that allow employees to park at on-street spaces
with yellow pole/cap meters and in the unmetered one-hour time restricted areas at an annual cost of
$143 when employers are within the impact zone as shown on the Public Parking Map link listed in
Attachment C2.
The Parking Study recommends the employee parking permit program be retained,but that the City
should update the locations and pricing of employee permit parking to encourage off-street parking
availability for employees and that on-street parking be reserved for short-term users to promote
higher turnover.
The following table provides a comparison of employee parking rates in area cities:
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The most recent rate increase for Employee Parking Permits was made in 2006,when permit rates
were increased from $66 to $143 as shown in the following table:
The City issues several types of parking permits in addition to the Residential Parking Permits and
Employee Parking Permits,which are the focus of this discussion.All of the City-issued permits are
included in Attachment C3.
Coastal Commission Authority
Given that the City’s public lots,street metered parking,residential and employee parking program
are all largely in the Coastal Zone,all changes to these programs require their review and approval,
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are all largely in the Coastal Zone,all changes to these programs require their review and approval,
and likely will be viewed as part of the City’s overall approach to managing parking and public access
in the Coastal Zone.The overall approach should be considered in context of the Coastal Act and the
City’s certified LUP.Coastal Commission staff’s frequently cited sections of the Coastal Act and
Hermosa Beach’s certified LUP related to public access and parking include the following:
Section 30210 of the Coastal Act states:In carrying out the requirement of Section 4 of Article
X of the California Constitution,maximum access,which shall be conspicuously posted,and
recreational opportunities shall be provided for all the people consistent with public safety
needs and the need to protect public rights,rights of private property owners,and natural
resource areas from overuse.
Section 30211 of the Coastal Act states:Development shall not interfere with the public’s right
of access to the sea where acquired through use or legislative authorization,including,but not
limited to,the use of dry sand and rocky coastal beaches to the first line of terrestrial
vegetation.
Hermosa Beach certified LUP Section III(A)states:To preserve and increase where feasible,
residential, commercial, and general public parking within the Coastal Zone.
Hermosa Beach certified LUP Section III(C)(1)states,in relevant part:Policy:That the City
should not allow the elimination of existing on-street parking or off-street parking spaces within
the coastal zone.Given the Commission’s authority,staff cautions against any significant
incremental pricing changes or program changes without an overall program approach,or
implementing before Commission approval.
Summary:
This parking program update provides important context in Council consideration of next steps with
respect to any adjustments or pricing changes to parking programs.In considering next steps,staff
suggests the Council authorize the City Manager to discuss parking topics with Coastal Commission
staff and support continuing efforts to implement a strategic and comprehensive approach as
reflected in the Parking Study,that aligns and advances all the City’s goals as reflected in PLAN
Hermosa but specifically respect to Mobility, Economic Vitality, and Sustainability.
With respect to shorter term adjustment to parking programs Council may want to consider the
following direction:
·Provide direction to staff on specific parking program elements and pricing adjustments that
have immediate priority;
·Direct the City Manager to incorporate these into the LUP update in process through
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·Direct the City Manager to incorporate these into the LUP update in process through
discussions with the Coastal Commission staff,focusing on finding points of agreement of
short-term program and pricing adjustments; and/or
·Implement any first step pricing adjustments only after acceptance from the Coastal
Commission,and assurance that any initial steps would not affect the LCP update and
certification process underway.
The following program adjustments could be implemented before review by Coastal Commission:
1.Limit residential parking passes to four per household;
2.Eliminate Temporary Emergency Orders that changed Lots A and C to 3 hours maximum and
return to 24-hour lots;
3.Consider revising citation fines to average of survey cities (Attachments B2 and B3) or other
selected fine amounts; and
4.Revision of EV vehicle parking and charging rate options (flat fee for power only, graduated
rates to encourage turnover of vehicles, etc.).
The Council could provide specific direction on parking program adjustments priorities to pursue with
Coastal Commission including:
1.Adjustment of parking meter rates;
2.Adjustment of Resident Parking Permit fees.As recommended in the Parking Study,the first
annual Resident Parking Permit fee per household be increased slightly to $50 remaining
close to the current rate,while the second permit is priced at $75,the third at $100,and a
guest or fourth permit at $150 for a maximum of four permits per unit; and/or
3.Adjustments to employee parking permit program.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility Element
Goal 4.A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents,visitors,and
employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
·4.2 Encourage coastal access.Ensure parking facilities and costs of such facilities are not a
barrier to beach access by the public.
·4.3 Reduce impacts.Reduce spillover parking impacts due to employee parking and seasonal
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event-based demands.
·4.4 Preferential parking program.Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of
public parking supply and update the preferential parking program.
·4.6 Priority parking.Provide priority parking and charging stations to accommodate the use of
Electric Vehicles (EVs), including smaller short-distance neighborhood electric vehicles.
·4.7 Parking availability.Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing and
new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage rates of
turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands.
·4.8 Ensure commercial parking.Ensure that prime commercial parking spaces are
available for customers and other short-term users throughout the day.
·4.9 Encourage TDM strategies.Encourage use of transportation demand management
strategies and programs such as carpooling,ride hailing,and alternative transportation modes
as a way to reduce demand for additional parking supply.
·4.10 Visitor parking information.Manage information about passes and accessing public
parking lots to facilitate use by longer-distance visitors with limited transportation choices.
·4.11 Consolidated parking facilities.Consider the development of new small-scale parking
structures or shared facilities outside of the Downtown core and incorporate adaptability
standards so that they may serve other uses in the future.
Attachments for Part A-review of Coastal Parking Management Study Recommendations:
1.Table of Recommendations and Status
2.2019 Coastal Zone Parking Management Study
3.City’s Local Coastal Plan
4.Link to June 6,2018 City Council Budget Workshop (see Draft Forecast and Financial Plan
Attachment p.11)
5.Link to December 17, 2019 City Council Meeting
6.Link to September 14, 2021 City Council Meeting
7.Link to September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
Attachments for Part B-review Street Metered and Public Parking Lot Metered Programs
Including Rates
1.Meter and Lot Rate Comparisons with Other Cities
2.Parking Citation Summary Fine Comparisons with Other Cities
3.Parking Citation Detail Fine Comparisons with Other Cities
Attachment for Part C-review Residential and Employee Parking Permit Program
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1.City’s Coastal Development Permit for Residential Preferential Parking District
2.Public Parking Map with Residential and Employee Impacted Parking Areas
3.Number of Parking Permits by Fiscal Year
Respectfully Submitted by: Christy Teague, Senior Planner
Concur: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Peter Ahlstrom, Police Community Services Manager
Doug Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Coastal Parking Study* Recommendations Adopted by City Council November 2019
Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Strategically Invest in Information and Technology
1 Implement an App-Based Mobile Pay
System
RFP distributed, proposals
received
Vendor selection January
2022.
Near -term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement
2 Design and Implement a Demand-Based
Parking Management Program
Finance completed survey
of other cities to compare
rates. Lots A and C changed
to 3 hours maximum as
part of temporary
emergency orders.
Initiate program. Mid-term Community
Development, Finance ,
Public Works, Police Dept.
Parking Enforcement
3 Invest and Implement a Comprehensive
Parking Signage and Wayfinding System
Some new parking signs
installed after Nov. 2019
study approved.
Potential new CIP project for
upgraded electronic sign for
parking structure and added
parking signs where needed.
Near-term Public Works
Maximize Use of Existing Parking Supply
4 Pilot a Shared Parking Program and
Facilitate Shared Parking
Some other cities with
similar programs identified.
Approval of shared parking
between Hope Chapel and
office building at 2200 PCH
in 2021.
Initiate pilot program. Near-term Community Development
5 Maximize Flexibility of Curb Space to
Accommodate Rideshare, Other Modes,
and/or Valet Service
City has established Ride
Share Zones in Downtown
District as of 2019/2020.
Consultant currently engaged
in study including evaluation
of Ride Share Zones.
Near-term Public Works
Community Development
Improve Mobility Options to Reduce Parking Demand
6 Reinvest Parking Revenues into Multimodal
Improvements
No action - parking
revenues to General Fund.
In Lieu Parking Fees collected
in Downtown area are
maintained in a separate fund
for exclusive use of adding
new spaces Downtown.
Coastal Commission has
requested that the City
reevaluate In Lieu parking
program and fees in 2022.
Mid-term
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Coastal Parking Study* Recommendations Adopted by City Council November 2019
Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
*Study Goals:
1. Create a parking system that meets the parking needs and demands of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost -effective manner.
2. Modify parking standards to encourage revitalization and investment in a pedestrian -oriented district.
3. Expand mobility options and optimize parking availability.
Simplify and Leverage the Zoning Code
7 Revise the Zoning Code to Better Support
Walkable, Mixed-Use Development in the
Coastal Zone
Adopted Zoning Code
Amendments for 1st phase
parking amendments
08.10.21.
Submitted Mobility
Element to Coastal
Commission 10.27.21.
Planning Commission Special
Meeting 02.02.22.
Zoning Code update
completion expected last
quarter 2022.
Mid-term Community Development
Enhance Parking Administration and Operations
8 Enhance Event Management Practices to
Maximize Parking System Flexibility and
Predictability
Detailed information with
public parking locations has
been made available on the
City website to both event
producers and the public.
An event parking plan is
required for all events.
Will include App-based mobile
pay option information
(Recommendation #1) for
Special Events once it is
established.
Near -term Community Resources
9 Improve the Residential Parking Permit
Program
Discussion at Study Session
01.31.22.
Near -term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement, Finance ,
Community Development
10 Improve Employee Parking Permit Program Discussion at Study Session
01.31.22.
Near -term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement, Finance ,
Community Development
11 Establish an Ongoing Collection, Monitoring,
and Evaluation Process
No action. Initiate process. Long-term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement, Community
Dev., Public Works
Provide Additional Public Parking as Needed
12 Strategically Invest in New Public and
Shared Parking Supply in Key Locations
Discussion with Hermosa
Beach City School District
for shared use of Valley
School parking, 01.04.22.
Continue discussions,
potential for joint use of
HBCSD lot(s) to become
available for public parking.
Long-term City Manager’s Office,
Community Development
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Meter and Lot Rate Survey Comparison with Other Cities
Meter/Pay-by-Space
City Location Rate
Hermosa Beach Upper Pier,
Hermosa Avenue
10 am-8pm/
8pm-2am
$1.25/$1.50
Lot A, B & D
(silver meters)
10am-8pm/
8pm-2am
$1.25/$1.50
Lot D- yellow meters
only, F, G & All Other
Meters, 10am-2am
$1.25
24-hour yellow
meters and
residential one -hour
time limit spaces
$5/day
Manhattan Beach On-Street Meters
City Wide
$2.00
County Parking
Lots/Meters
$2.50
Redondo Beach Street Meters:
Redondo Bike Path,
North Harbor Drive,
George Freeth Way,
Veterans Park (Lot)
$1/40 min; $.25/10 min;
$.10/4 min/$.05/2 min
Citywide $1.50/hr.
Parking Meter
Permit thru 9/21,
non transferrable,
numbered parking
sticker, CA plates
only
$110/Annual per vehicle 4 hr. limit, Riviera Village
Area, no proof of RB
residency required
All other meters, unlimited
Not for Pier or Plaza Parking
Structures
Santa Monica On-Street Meters
City Wide
$1.25
Downtown/Beach
Meter Zones
$2.50
West Hollywood All Streets
Per 15 Minutes $0.50
Per Hour, 5 min
grace between
transactions
$2.00
Outdoor Dining Parking Meter Fee (Restaurants)
Daytime Hourly Rate
per Parking Meter
$0.50
25
Evening Hourly Rate
per Parking Meter
$0.29
Annual Flat Rate per
Non-Enforcement
Hour
$100
Annual Renewal Fees Subject to the LA -Long Beach-Santa Ana Area CPI
Increase
Culver City Areas where
employee parking is
scarce, and where
businesses, by
petition, opted for
employee parking
$0.25 per hour
Areas with high-turn
over, food pick -up in
the Downtown area
$0.75 per 15 minutes
Outside of the
Downtown area
$1.00 per hour
Downtown area $1.50 per hour
Parking Lots/Structures
Hermosa Beach Location Hourly Rate
Lot A, B & D
(silver meters)
10am-8pm/8pm-
2am
$1.25/$1.50
Lots D- yellow
meters only, F, G &
All Other Meters,
10am-2am
$1.25
Parking Lots - Non-Impact Zone
No limit lot
Valley Park/Gould
Free
Gre enwood Park 1 hour f ree
Lot E, Community
Center, City Hall
2 hours free
South Park, Kiwanis
Club
6 hours f ree
City Hall, Clark
Bldg, Field &
Stardium,
Hermosa Greenbelt,
City Yard Adjacent
12 hours free
City Yard,
Community
Center/South Valley
Dr.
72 hours free
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Manhattan Beach Location Rate Limit
Lot 1 $2 2 hr.
Lot 2 $2 2hr.
Lot 3 $2 2 and 10 hr.
Lot 4 $2 2 hr.
Lot 6 $2 2 hr.
Lot7 Valley Dr $2 10 hr.
Lot 8 Ardmore - no
meters
10 hr.
26th/Ocean - County
Lot
$2.5 5 hr.
El Porto - County Lot $2.5 5 hr.
Metlox Structure $2 3 hr. on P1, 10 hr. on P2
Civic Center Upper
Lot - no meters
2 hr.
Civic Center Lower
Lot
Civic Center South
Lot
$2 2 hr.
Lower Pier Lots $2 5hr.
Upper Pier Lots $2 5hr.
Redondo Beach Pier and Plaza
Parking Structures
Pay-by-Space
$2/hr.
Redondo Beach Bike
Path, North Harbor
Drive, George Freeth
Way, Lot 5 (adjacent
to Veteran’s Park)
$1 = 40 min
$0.25 = 10 min
$0.10 = 4 min
$0.05 = 2 min
Santa Monica Parking Lots, Non-Beach
Location Rate Per Hr./Daily Max
Downtown Lot $1.50/$17.50
Disabled free
Construction per
space/per day
3x daily max
Main Library Surface
Lot (1 hr. limit)
$1.00
Disabled free
Construction per
space/per day
3x daily max
Main Street Lot $1.25
Disabled free
Mid-City Lot $1.00/$14.00
Disabled free
Construction, per
space/per day
3x daily max
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Beach Lots Parking
Rates
(Sunset-Sunrise)
Summer
Apr 1st-Oct 31st
Winter
Nov 1st-Mar 31st
Santa Monica Pier Deck
Weekdays (per hour) $3.75/$18 max/entry $2.5/$12 max/entry
Weekends (per
hour)
$3.75/$18 max/entry $3.5/$15 max/entry
Buses or RV's Not allowed Not allowed
Disabled
Placard/Plates
Free Free
Central Beach Zone (Lots 1N, 3N, 2S, 3S)
Short-term (2 hr.
max)
$1/hr. $1/hr.
Weekdays
(per entry)
$15.00 $7.00
Weekends
(per entry)
$15.00 $10.00
Bus (per entry) 6x daily rate 6x daily rate
Recreational Vehicle
(per entry)
4x daily rate 4x daily rate
Disabled
Placard/Plates
Free Free
North Beach Zone (Lots 4N -9N)
Weekdays (per
entry)
$10.00 $7.00
Weekends (per
entry)
$12.00 $10.00
Bus (per entry) 6x daily rate 6x daily rate
Recreational Vehicle
(per entry)
4x daily rate 4x daily rate
Disabled
Placard/Plates
Free Free
South Beach Zone (Lots 4S-5S)
Weekdays (per
entry)
$10.00 $7.00
Weekends (per
entry)
$12.00 $10.00
Entry After 4 pm Daily Rate Daily Rate
Bus (per entry) 3x daily rate 3x daily rate
Recreational Vehicle
(per entry)
4x daily rate 4x daily rate
Disabled
Placard/Plates
Free Free
Short-term (2 hr.
max)
$1/hr. $1/hr.
Annenberg Community Center
Daily $3/hr $3/hr.
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$12 Max Per Entry $8 Max Per Entry
Buses or RV's Not allowed Not allowed
Disabled
Placard/Plates
Free Free
Main Street Farmer's Market (Lot 5S)
Patrons with proof
of purchase
1 Refund Per Person per
Day
Vendors, staff,
performers
Refund or Validations of
Fees
Replacement – All Permits
1st replacement,
stolen permit with
PD report
Free
2nd replacement,
stolen permit with
PD report
50% of cost
3rd replacement, or
any lost/stolen
permit without PD
report
Full cost
Parking Structure #9
WEEKDAY WEEKEND
PER ENTRY (Mon-Fri) (Sat & Sun)
First 90 Minutes Free Free
1.5-2.0 hrs $ 2.00 $ 2.00
2.0-2.5 hrs $ 3.00 $ 3.50
2.5-3.0 hrs $ 4.00 $ 5.00
3.0-3.5 hrs $ 5.50 $ 7.00
3.5-4.0 hrs $ 7.00 $ 9.00
4.0-4.5 hrs $ 9.00 $ 11.50
4.5-5.0 hrs $ 11.00 $ 14.00
5.0-5.5 hrs $ 14.00 $ 17.00
5.5 or more $ 17.00 $ 20.00
Daily Maximum $ 17.00 $ 20.00
Lost Ticket (each) $ 17.00 $ 20.00
Parking Structure #10
WEEKDAY WEEKEND
PER ENTRY (Mon-Fri) (Sat & Sun)
First 30 Minutes $ 0.50 $ 0.50
0.50-1.0 hrs $ 1.00 $ 1.00
1.0-1.5 hrs $ 1.50 $ 1.50
1.5-2.0 hrs $ 2.00 $ 2.00
2.0-2.5 hrs $ 3.00 $ 3.50
2.5-3.0 hrs $ 4.00 $ 5.00
3.0-3.5 hrs $ 5.50 $ 7.00
3.5-4.0 hrs $ 7.00 $ 9.00
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4.5-5.0 hrs $ 9.00 $ 11.50
5.0-5.5 hrs $ 11.00 $ 14.00
5.5 hours or more $ 14.00 $ 17.00
Daily Maximum $ 17.00 $ 20.00
Lost Ticket (each) $ 17.00 $ 20.00
Parking Structure Main Library Garage and Civic Center Lot & Structure
WEEKDAY WEEKEND
PER ENTRY (Mon-Fri) (Sat & Sun)
First 30 minutes Free Free
Up to 1.0 hours $ 0.50 $ 1.00
Up to 1.5 hours $ 1.00 $ 2.00
Up to 2.0 hours $ 2.00 $ 3.00
Up to 2.5 hours $ 3.00 $ 4.00
Up to 3.0 hours $ 4.00 $ 5.00
Up to 3.5 hours $ 5.50 $ 5.00
Up to 4.0 hours $ 7.00 $ 5.00
Up to 4.5 hours $ 8.50 $ 5.00
Up to 5.0 hours $ 10.00 $ 5.00
Up to 5.5 hours $ 12.00 $ 5.00
5.5 hours or more $ 14.00 $ 5.00
Daily Maximum $ 14.00 $ 5.00
Lost Ticket (each) $ 14.00 $ 5.00
For construction or other exclusive use (per
space per day)
3x daily rate
Promenade and Surrounding Shopping Areas (Parking Structures 1-8)
WEEKDAY WEEKEND
PER ENTRY (Mon-Fri) (Sat & Sun)
First 90 minutes FREE FREE
Up to 2.0 hours $ 2.00 $ 2.00
Up to 2.5 hours $ 3.50 $ 4.00
Up to 3.0 hours $ 5.00 $ 6.00
Up to 3.5 hours $ 7.00 $ 8.50
Up to 4.0 hours $ 9.00 $ 11.00
Up to 4.5 hours $ 11.50 $ 14.00
Up to 5.0 hours $ 14.00 $ 17.00
Up to 5.5 hours $ 17.00 $ 21.00
5.5 hours or more $ 20.00 $ 25.00
Daily Maximum $ 20.00 $ 25.00
Lost Ticket (each) $ 20.00 $ 25.00
Free parking Sundays 6 AM to 11 AM only
Entry between 6 AM and 11 AM and exit after 11 AM, rates apply between 11
AM and time of exit
Entry before 6AM and exit after 11 AM, rates apply outside of free period
Entry before 6 AM, rates apply between time of entry and 6 AM
For construction or other exclusive use (per
space per day)
3x daily rate
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Parking Cards - Downtown Structures (non -
refundable)
$10
West Hollywood
Location Rate Limit
Bonner Lot $2 ea. 1 hr. 2 hr. max stay
City Hall Automated
Garage
$1 ea. 20 min $8 Daily Max
Hart Park Free 2 hr. max
Kings Road Parking
Garage
1st hr. free, $1 ea. 20
min
$8 max; $5 max after 6pm
La Jolla Lot $2/hr. 2 hr., no monthly
Melrose Lot $2/hr. 2 hr., no monthly
Orange Grove Lot $1/hr./$50 Mo.
Plummer Park North Free 3 hr., no monthly
Plummer Park South Free 3 hr., no monthly
Queens Lot $1/hr., $2/hr. after 6pm
$120 Mo.
Robertson Lot $1/hr. first 3 hours
$2/hr. Thereafter
No Monthly
Spaulding Lot $1/hr./ $50 mo.
Sunset Lot $2/hr.
Sun-Thu:
$5 flat rate after 6pm
Fri & Sat:
$8 flat rate after 6pm
$10 max until 6pm
$150 Monthly
West Hollywood
Park 5-Story
$1 ea. 20 min $12 max
Sun-Wed: 5am-2am
Thurs: 6pm-2am
Fri-Sat: 5am-2am
$1 ea. 20 min
Until 6pm, 1 hr. free
2 hr. validation for park
and pool guests
$6 daily max after 6pm
$8 daily max after 6pm
$9 daily max after 6pm
Lost ticket $12
West Hollywood
Library
$1 ea. 20 min $12 max
Mon-Wed: 10:45am-
7pm
Fri & Sat: 9am-6pm
Sun: 9am-2pm
$1 ea. 20 min,
First 3 hrs. free with
Library validation
$12 daily max
$12 daily max
$6 daily max
Culver City Location Rate Limit
Downtown Parking
Structures
(3 facilities)
1 hr. Free; ea.
Additional Hr. $1
$12/Daily; $120/mo.
Downtown
Structures -
Temporary Film and
Event Parking
$9/per space/
per day
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Additional fee of $30.00 per hour is required if the parking structure must be
open before 8:00 am and after 1:00 am.
$0.35 per validation ticket is charged for all reservations
Five working day notice required prior to any cancellation for refund
Structure & Lot Parking Permits – Summary of Survey
City Area Rate Options
Hermosa Beach Downtown Parking
Structure & Lots
$31/$62
Monthly
Manhattan Beach All Lots & Structure None None
Redondo Beach Pier & Plaza Parking
Structures
None
None
Lot 4, 309 Esplanade $25 per vehicle Seniors only - monthly
Santa Monica Parking Lots -
Non-Beach
$14-$17.50 max
$55 to $132
Daily
Monthly
Beach Lots
Various
Summer/Winter rates
$7 - $18 daily max
per entry
Daily, Weekdays,
Weekends
Beach $27, $105
$155
Monthly, Semi-Annual,
Annual
Senior Beach $25 Annual
Overnight Beach $15, $75
$150
Monthly, Semi-Annual,
Annual
Parking Structures
Special Events
$30-$35/entry Weekdays/Weekends
Parking Structures
Various Locations
$14 - $20 Max Daily
Parking Structures
Various Locations
(Downtown
residents/Certain ADA
& Affordable Housing
Residents only)
$65 - $220 Monthly
West Hollywood Various lots $50 - $150 Monthly
Culver City Downtown $12/$120 Daily/Monthly
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MUNICIPAL
CODES CITATION DESCRIPTION HB
Average of
All Cities
with
Citation Change
Estimated
Annual
Citations
*Based on
FY18/19
Additional
Estimated
Revenue
10.08.040 INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICER ENFORCING TRAFFIC LAWS OR TAMPERING
WITH PARKING CONTROL CHALK
$103.00 $82.00 -$21 1 -$21
10.12.020 DRIVING ON SIDEWALK (ride/drive--moving violation)$103.00 $103.00 $0 - $0
10.12.040 OPERATE/PARK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION (HB- enforced
for residential private property, not commercial)
$48.00 $55.00 $7 24 $168
10.12.050 OPERATE ON PRIVATE LOT PRIVATE LOT WITHOUT PERMISSION (moving
violation)
$48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.12.070 CHARGE MONEY TO CLEAN OR POLISH VEHICLE ON PUBLIC STREET/PARKING
LOT (not enforced, to CE)
$48.00 $54.00 $6 - $0
10.12.080 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC STREET/PARKING LOT UNLESS REQUIRED
TO REMOVE VEHICLE (not enforced, turned over to CE)$48.00 $60.00 $12 - $0
10.28.060 RED ZONE AND RED CURB recommend increase to $80 $53.00 $65.00 $12 1,344 $16,128
10.28.060 FAIL TO OBEY CURB MARKINGS WHITE OR YELLOW $48.00 $51.00 $3 193 $579
10.28.80 FAIL TO OBEY YELLOW LOADING ZONE $48.00 $51.00 $3 - $0
10.28.90 MISUSE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE $48.00 $51.00 $3 - $0
10.28.100 SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON STOP VEHICLE IN ALLEY FOR LOADING/UNLOADING $48.00 $60.00 $12 95 $1,140
10.28.130
ONLY TAXIS OR AUTO FOR HIRE CAN PARK IN MARKED/POSTED TAXICAB ZONE
$48.00 $71.00 $23 - $0
10.32.40 STOP/PARK IN VIOLATION OF SIGNS/PARKING METERS $48.00 $54.00 $6 - $0
10.32.60 STOP/PARK IN VIOLATION OF SIGNS/CURB MARKINGS $48.00 $54.00 $6 - $0
10.32.070 NO PARKING ZONE (Posted No Parking)$48.00 $55.00 $7 3,970 $27,790
10.32.070 STREET SWEEPING (POSTED NO PARKING/VARIOUS TIMES), see note #3 $38.00 $55.00 $17 13,578 $230,826
10.32.070 (A)NO STOPPING: ON DIVIDING ISLAND UNLESS ALLOWED BY SIGN/MARKINGS $48.00 $51.00 $3 - $0
10.32.070(B)NO STOPPING: WITHIN ANY PARKWAY $48.00 $56.00 $8 - $0
10.32.070 C NO STOPPING: ALONG A STREET'S RED CURB $48.00 $64.00 $16 - $0
10.32.070 (D)NO STOPPING: POSTED STORM FLOW SIGNS $48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.070 (E)NO STOPPING: IN HAZARDOUS AREA WITH SIGNS/RED CURB $48.00 $64.00 $16 - $0
10.32.070 (F)NO STOPPING: NO PARKING AREA POSTED BY SIGN(S)/RED CURB $48.00 $64.00 $16 - $0
10.32.070 (G)NO STOPPING: BLOCKING A RAILWAY TRACK $48.00 $42.00 -$6 - $0
10.32.070 (H)NO STOPPING: IF TRAFFIC HAZARD OR WOULD ENDANGER LIFE/PROPERTY $48.00 $54.00 $6 - $0
10.32.070 (I)NO STOPPING: IF SIGNS POSTED 24 HOURS PRIOR FOR ROADWORK/OTHER
REASON
$48.00 $60.00 $12 - $0
10.32.070 (J)NO STOPPING: WITHIN 20 FEET OF CROSSWALK IF MARKED BY SIGN/RED
CURB
$48.00 $63.00 $15 - $0
10.32.070 (K)NO STOPPING: WITHIN 20 FEET OF SIGNAL/STOP-SIGN IF MARKED BY
SIGN/RED CURB
$48.00 $64.00 $16 - $0
Parking Citations Survey
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MUNICIPAL
CODES CITATION DESCRIPTION HB
Average of
All Cities
with
Citation Change
Estimated
Annual
Citations
*Based on
FY18/19
Additional
Estimated
Revenue
Parking Citations Survey
10.32.070 (L)NO STOPPING: ACROSS FROM GARAGE/DRIVEWAY & BLOCK USE, IF MARKED
BY SIGN/RED CURB
$48.00 $53.00 $5 - $0
10.32.070 (M)NO STOPPING: SECTION OF PUBLIC STREET NOT DESIGNATED AS PARKING
SPACE
$48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.80
PARK IN FRONT OF PRIVATE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT A PERMIT recommend
increase to $68 $53.00 $54.00 $1 $0
10.32.090 NO STOPPING ZONE: VIOLATE POSTED SIGNS $48.00 $57.00 $9 293 $2,637
10.32.100 PARALLEL PARKING ON ONE WAY STREETS REGULATIONS $48.00 $55.00 $7 - $0
10.32.110(A)ANGLE PARKING: PART AT SAME ANGLE & ENTIRELY WITHIN SPACE $48.00 $50.00 $2 - $0
10.32.110(B)ANGLE PARKING: FRONT WHEEL WITHIN 6IN OF NEAREST CURB/WHEEL-STOP
$48.00 $56.00 $8 - $0
10.32.120 PARKED OVER 72 HOURS ON CITY STREET/ALLEY/PUBLIC PARKING LOT $48.00 $56.00 $8 286 $2,288
10.32.130 DISPLAY CAR FOR SALE ON STREET/PUBLIC PARKING LOT WITHOUT
PERMISSION FROM CITY COUNCIL (Parked for demonstrating) not enforced
$48.00 $62.00 $14 - $0
10.32.140 PARKING ON HILLS: IF GRADE OVER 3%, BLOCK OR TURN WHEELS AGAINST
CURB
$48.00 $47.00 -$1 154 -$154
10.32.150 OBEY SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ALONG STREET NEXT TO SCHOOL
PROPERTY
$48.00 $49.00 $1 - $0
10.32.160 PARKING ON NARROW STREETS: OBEY POSTED SIGNS $48.00 $48.00 $0 1 $0
10.32.170 VENDORS/WAGONS/PUSHCARTS: SPECIFIED STOPPING/PARKING RULES
(enforced by CE, not Parking Enforcement)
$103.00 $103.00 $0 - $0
10.32.180
VENDORS/WAGONS/PUSHCARTS: FOOD CARTS MUST HAVE A LICENSE
(enforced by CE, not Parking Enforcement)
$103.00 $103.00 $0 - $0
10.32.190 TAXI/VEHICLE FOR HIRE NOT TO PARK/STAND ON ANY STREET W/O PERMIT $53.00 $108.00 $55 - $0
10.32.220 FAIL TO OBEY TEMPORARY PARKING SIGN (Emergency Temporary Parking) $48.00 $49.00 $1 - $0
10.32.230 PARKING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OVER 4,000 LBS ON RESIDENTIAL STREET
OVER 5 HOURS (oversized)
$48.00 $71.00 $23 3 $69
10.32.240 (A)PARK TRAILER/CAMPER ON PUBLIC STREET/LOT UNLESS ATTACHED TO
VEHICLE
$48.00 $74.00 $26 13 $338
10.32.250 GREEN CURB STOP OVER 15 MINUTES OR AS POSTED ON SIGN $48.00 $52.00 $4 241 $964
10.32.260 TIME LIMIT PARKING: FAIL TO OBEY $48.00 $54.00 $6 5,400 $32,400
10.32.270 TIME LIMIT PARKING IN RECREATIONAL PARKING AREA: FAIL TO OBEY $48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.280 PARK WITHIN SPACE MARKINGS: UNLESS VEHICLE TOO BIG FOR
LOADING/UNLOADING
$48.00 $53.00 $5 1,143 $5,715
10.32.290 ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER MARKED PARKING SPACE $48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.300 CURB PARKING SPACE RIGHT OF WAY: 1ST VEHICLE GETS IN (Moving violation)$53.00 $53.00 $0 - $0
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MUNICIPAL
CODES CITATION DESCRIPTION HB
Average of
All Cities
with
Citation Change
Estimated
Annual
Citations
*Based on
FY18/19
Additional
Estimated
Revenue
Parking Citations Survey
10.32.310 PARKING OR STANDING ON CITY PROPERTY: MUST OBEY SIGNS (SM equivalent
is 'specified spaces')$48.00 $57.00 $9 18 $162
10.32.330(A)FAIL TO USE MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPOT IN DOWNTOWN AREA $48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.330(B)FAIL TO USE MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPOT IN 01-BLOCK 2ND ST OR 01 BLK
22ND ST
$48.00 $48.00 $0 - $0
10.32.340(B)NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT FIRST OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$103.00 $102.00 -$1 23 -$23
10.32.340(B)NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT SECOND OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$303.00 $142.00 -$161 1 -$161
10.32.340(B)NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREET OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT THIRD OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$503.00 $182.00 -$321 1 -$321
10.32.340(F)(5)VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING FIRST OFFENCE $103.00 $102.00 -$1 - $0
10.32.340(F)(5)VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING SECOND OFFENCE $303.00 $142.00 -$161 - $0
10.32.340(F)(5)VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING THIRD OFFENCE $503.00 $182.00 -$321 - $0
10.36.040 PARKING METERS: FAIL TO FEE/ALLOW TO EXPIRE $48.00 $54.00 $6 - $0
10.36.080 USE METER/PARKING SPACE LONGER THAN POSTED TIME LIMIT $48.00 $54.00 $6 931 $5,586
10.36.090 DEFACE, INJURE, OR USE SLUG IN PARKING METER (CS not using--calls PD) $250.00 $148.00 -$102 - $0
10.36.110 EACH HOUR AFTER 1ST CITATION AT EXPIRED METER IS SEPARATE OFFENSE:
SL/YL POSTED (Expired Meter)
$53.00 $55.00 $2 28,161 $56,322
4000A REGISTRATION REQUIRED $63.00 $53.00 -$10 465 -$4,650
4152.5 EXPIRED OUT OF STATE REGISTRATION $30.00 $45.00 $15 98 $1,470
5200 DISPLAY OF PLATES $38.00 $35.00 -$3 2,023 -$6,069
5201 POSITION OF PLATES $38.00 $38.00 $0 4 $0
5204 DISPLAY OF TABS $38.00 $37.00 -$1 4,425 -$4,425
21211 (B)BLOCKING BIKE PATH recommend increase to $57 $33.00 $57.00 $24 1 $24
22500 (A)NO PARKING IN INTERSECTION $38.00 $67.00 $29 3 $87
22500 (B)NO PARKING IN CROSSWALK recommend increase to $80 $38.00 $53.00 $15 7 $105
22500 (C)NO PARKING SAFETY ZONE recommend increase to $80 $38.00 $53.00 $15 - $0
22500 (D)NO PARKING NEAR FIRE STATION (15 feet) recommend increase to $80 $38.00 $57.00 $19 244 $4,636
22500 (E)BLOCKING DRIVEWAY recommend increase to $68 $38.00 $52.00 $14 33 $462
22500 (F)
BLOCKING SIDEWALK CITATIONS #1-4 (DURING 12 MO PERIOD) recommend
existing HB rate $38.00 $53.00 $15 478 $7,170
22500 (F)
BLOCKING SIDEWALK CITATION #5 (DURING 12 MO PERIOD) recommend
existing HB rate
$68.00 $58.00 -$10 - $0
22500 (F)
BLOCKIN SIDEWALK CITATIONS #6 & OVER (DURING 12 MO PERIOD)
recommend existing HB rate
$98.00 $63.00 -$35 - $0
22500 (G)PARKED BLOCKING TRAFFIC recommend increase to $68 $38.00 $56.00 $18 73 $1,314
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MUNICIPAL
CODES CITATION DESCRIPTION HB
Average of
All Cities
with
Citation Change
Estimated
Annual
Citations
*Based on
FY18/19
Additional
Estimated
Revenue
Parking Citations Survey
22500 (H)DOUBLE PARKED $38.00 $53.00 $15 14 $210
22500 (I)NO PARKING BUS ZONE $263.00 $165.00 -$98 - $0
22500 (L)BLOCKING WHEELCHAIR ACCESS $263.00 $306.00 $43 5 $215
22500.1 FIRE LANE recommend increase to $80 $63.00 $75.00 $12 7 $84
22502 CURB PARKING 18 in recommend increase to $51 $33.00 $51.00 $18 199 $3,582
22507.8 HANDICAP ZONE 22507.8(a-c) See Note 2 $338.00 $347.00 $9 69 $621
22514 FIRE HYDRANT $38.00 $57.00 $19 14 $266
22515 UNATTENDED VEHICLE (engine running) 22515 (a,b --setting brakes)$33.00 $50.00 $17 - $0
22522 SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMP $288.00 $213.00 -$75 4 -$300
27155 FUEL TANK CAP $38.00 $47.00 $9 - $0
40226 FAILURE TO DISPLAY DISABLED PLACARD: ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE $15.00 $15.00 $0 - $0
All Citations 64,040 $387,234
NOTES Top 6 Citations 53,596 $369,181
Note 1 Surcharges
Fee amounts iInclude the following penalties/surcharges required by State law:
$4.50 -- State Court Facilities Construction Fund (Government Code section 70372(b))
$5.00 -- Courthouse Construction Fund and Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Fund
$3.00 -- Additional Trial Court Trust Fund established by section 68085 (Gov't Code section 76000.3)
Surcharges for California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations are:
50% of citation amount for violations of CVC 4000A, CVC 4152.5, CVC 5200, CVC 5201, CVC 5204
$2 for $10 of citation amounts for violation of CVC 22507.8
Note 2
Note 3
COLOR
LEGEND
Safety related citations that Peter Ahlstrom, Community Services Manager
recommends increasing with some exceptions
Citation type not enforced by Parking Enforcement
Indicates one of top 6 cites (by issuance number) that had increased avg. --excluding fix it
Ticket can be reduced to $10
22507.8a Parked in Handicapped Space w/o ID
22507.8b Blocking Disabled parking
22507.8c Parked on/in Handicapped Access Area
Amount shown in HB Bail column are from the HB Bail Schedule 2017 except street sweeping which is from Dec 2010
bail schedule, the last schedule on which street sweeping is shown on a bail schedule
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CITATION DESCRIPTION
Hermosa
Beach
Manhattan
Beach
Redondo
Beach
Santa
Monica
West
Hollywood Culver City AVERAGE
INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICER ENFORCING TRAFFIC LAWS OR TAMPERING
WITH PARKING CONTROL CHALK
$103.00 $60.00 $82.00
DRIVING ON SIDEWALK (ride/drive--moving violation)$103.00 $103.00
OPERATE/PARK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION (HB- enforced
for residential private property, not commercial)
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $68.00 $58.00 $60.00 $55.00
OPERATE ON PRIVATE LOT PRIVATE LOT WITHOUT PERMISSION (moving
violation)
$48.00 $48.00
CHARGE MONEY TO CLEAN OR POLISH VEHICLE ON PUBLIC STREET/PARKING
LOT (not enforced, to CE)
$48.00 $53.00 $53.00 $60.00 $54.00
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC STREET/PARKING LOT UNLESS REQUIRED
TO REMOVE VEHICLE (not enforced, turned over to CE)$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $93.00 $60.00 $60.00
RED ZONE AND RED CURB recommend increase to $80 $53.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $83.00 $80.00 $65.00
FAIL TO OBEY CURB MARKINGS WHITE OR YELLOW $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $53.00 $50.00 $51.00
FAIL TO OBEY YELLOW LOADING ZONE $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $53.00 $50.00 $51.00
MISUSE PASSENGER LOADING ZONE $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $53.00 $50.00 $51.00
SIZE RESTRICTIONS ON STOP VEHICLE IN ALLEY FOR LOADING/UNLOADING $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $68.00 $83.00 $65.00 $60.00
ONLY TAXIS OR AUTO FOR HIRE CAN PARK IN MARKED/POSTED TAXICAB ZONE
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $163.00 $58.00 $60.00 $71.00
STOP/PARK IN VIOLATION OF SIGNS/PARKING METERS $48.00 $53.00 $50.00 $63.00 $53.00 $55.00 $54.00
STOP/PARK IN VIOLATION OF SIGNS/CURB MARKINGS $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $63.00 $53.00 $60.00 $54.00
NO PARKING ZONE (Posted No Parking)$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $68.00 $58.00 $60.00 $55.00
STREET SWEEPING (POSTED NO PARKING/VARIOUS TIMES), see Note 3 $38.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $63.00 $60.00 $55.00
NO STOPPING: ON DIVIDING ISLAND UNLESS ALLOWED BY SIGN/MARKINGS $48.00 $53.00 $51.00
NO STOPPING: WITHIN ANY PARKWAY $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $63.00 $66.00 $60.00 $56.00
NO STOPPING: ALONG A STREET'S RED CURB $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $83.00 $80.00 $64.00
NO STOPPING: POSTED STORM FLOW SIGNS $48.00 $48.00
NO STOPPING: IN HAZARDOUS AREA WITH SIGNS/RED CURB $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $83.00 $80.00 $64.00
NO STOPPING: NO PARKING AREA POSTED BY SIGN(S)/RED CURB $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $83.00 $80.00 $64.00
NO STOPPING: BLOCKING A RAILWAY TRACK $48.00 $35.00 $42.00
NO STOPPING: IF TRAFFIC HAZARD OR WOULD ENDANGER LIFE/PROPERTY $48.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $66.00 $55.00 $54.00
NO STOPPING: IF SIGNS POSTED 24 HOURS PRIOR FOR ROADWORK/OTHER
REASON
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $68.00 $83.00 $60.00 $60.00
NO STOPPING: WITHIN 20 FEET OF CROSSWALK IF MARKED BY SIGN/RED
CURB
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $68.00 $83.00 $80.00 $63.00
Parking Citations Survey
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CITATION DESCRIPTION
Hermosa
Beach
Manhattan
Beach
Redondo
Beach
Santa
Monica
West
Hollywood Culver City AVERAGE
Parking Citations Survey
NO STOPPING: WITHIN 20 FEET OF SIGNAL/STOP-SIGN IF MARKED BY
SIGN/RED CURB
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $83.00 $80.00 $64.00
NO STOPPING: ACROSS FROM GARAGE/DRIVEWAY & BLOCK USE, IF MARKED
BY SIGN/RED CURB
$48.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $56.00 $60.00 $53.00
NO STOPPING: SECTION OF PUBLIC STREET NOT DESIGNATED AS PARKING
SPACE
$48.00 $48.00
PARK IN FRONT OF PRIVATE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT A PERMIT recommend
increase $68 $53.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $56.00 $60.00 $54.00
NO STOPPING ZONE: VIOLATE POSTED SIGNS $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $73.00 $63.00 $60.00 $57.00
PARALLEL PARKING ON ONE WAY STREETS REGULATIONS $48.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $66.00 $60.00 $55.00
ANGLE PARKING: PART AT SAME ANGLE & ENTIRELY WITHIN SPACE $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $53.00 $50.00
ANGLE PARKING: FRONT WHEEL WITHIN 6IN OF NEAREST CURB/WHEEL-STOP
$48.00 $56.00
PARKED OVER 72 HOURS ON CITY STREET/ALLEY/PUBLIC PARKING LOT $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $58.00 $75.00 $56.00
DISPLAY CAR FOR SALE ON STREET/PUBLIC PARKING LOT WITHOUT
PERMISSION FROM CITY COUNCIL (Parked for demonstrating) not enforced
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $105.00 $60.00 $62.00
PARKING ON HILLS: IF GRADE OVER 3%, BLOCK OR TURN WHEELS AGAINST
CURB
$48.00 $53.00 $63.00 $23.00 $47.00
OBEY SIGNS PROHIBITING PARKING ALONG STREET NEXT TO SCHOOL
PROPERTY
$48.00 $53.00 $35.00 $58.00 $49.00
PARKING ON NARROW STREETS: OBEY POSTED SIGNS $48.00 $48.00
VENDORS/WAGONS/PUSHCARTS: SPECIFIED STOPPING/PARKING RULES
(enforced by CE, not Parking Enforcement)
$103.00 $103.00
VENDORS/WAGONS/PUSHCARTS: FOOD CARTS MUST HAVE A LICENSE
(enforced by CE, not Parking Enforcement)
$103.00 $103.00
TAXI/VEHICLE FOR HIRE NOT TO PARK/STAND ON ANY STREET W/O PERMIT $53.00 $163.00 $108.00
FAIL TO OBEY TEMPORARY PARKING SIGN (Emergency Temporary Parking) $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $49.00
PARKING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OVER 4,000 LBS ON RESIDENTIAL STREET
OVER 5 HOURS (oversized)
$48.00 $81.00 $80.00 $78.00 $76.00 $60.00 $71.00
PARK TRAILER/CAMPER ON PUBLIC STREET/LOT UNLESS ATTACHED TO
VEHICLE
$48.00 $149.00 $45.00 $78.00 $66.00 $60.00 $74.00
GREEN CURB STOP OVER 15 MINUTES OR AS POSTED ON SIGN $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $58.00 $50.00 $52.00
TIME LIMIT PARKING: FAIL TO OBEY $48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $58.00 $60.00 $54.00
TIME LIMIT PARKING IN RECREATIONAL PARKING AREA: FAIL TO OBEY $48.00 $48.00
PARK WITHIN SPACE MARKINGS: UNLESS VEHICLE TOO BIG FOR
LOADING/UNLOADING
$48.00 $53.00 $45.00 $58.00 $53.00 $60.00 $53.00
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CITATION DESCRIPTION
Hermosa
Beach
Manhattan
Beach
Redondo
Beach
Santa
Monica
West
Hollywood Culver City AVERAGE
Parking Citations Survey
ONLY ONE VEHICLE PER MARKED PARKING SPACE $48.00 $48.00
CURB PARKING SPACE RIGHT OF WAY: 1ST VEHICLE GETS IN (Moving violation)$53.00 $53.00
PARKING OR STANDING ON CITY PROPERTY: MUST OBEY SIGNS (SM equivalent
is 'specified spaces')$48.00 $53.00 $73.00 $53.00 $60.00 $57.00
FAIL TO USE MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPOT IN DOWNTOWN AREA $48.00 $48.00
FAIL TO USE MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPOT IN 01-BLOCK 2ND ST OR 01 BLK
22ND ST
$48.00 $48.00
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT FIRST OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$103.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $102.00
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREETS OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT SECOND OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$303.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $142.00
NO OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ON PUBLIC STREET OR PARKING LOT
WITHOUT A PERMIT THIRD OFFENSE no parking without a permit
$503.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $182.00
VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING FIRST OFFENCE $103.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $102.00
VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING SECOND OFFENCE $303.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $142.00
VIOLATION OF OVERSIZE VEHICLE PERMIT PARKING THIRD OFFENCE $503.00 $149.00 $125.00 $73.00 $60.00 $182.00
PARKING METERS: FAIL TO FEE/ALLOW TO EXPIRE $48.00 $53.00 $50.00 $63.00 $53.00 $55.00 $54.00
USE METER/PARKING SPACE LONGER THAN POSTED TIME LIMIT $48.00 $53.00 $50.00 $63.00 $53.00 $55.00 $54.00
DEFACE, INJURE, OR USE SLUG IN PARKING METER (CS not using--calls PD) $250.00 $45.00 $148.00
EACH HOUR AFTER 1ST CITATION AT EXPIRED METER IS SEPARATE OFFENSE:
SL/YL POSTED (Expired Meter)
$53.00 $53.00 $50.00 $63.00 $53.00 $55.00 $55.00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED $63.00 $89.00 $25.00 $35.00 $53.00
EXPIRED OUT OF STATE REGISTRATION $30.00 $89.00 $25.00 $35.00 $45.00
DISPLAY OF PLATES $38.00 $53.00 $25.00 $25.00 $35.00 $35.00
POSITION OF PLATES $38.00 $53.00 $25.00 $35.00 $38.00
DISPLAY OF TABS $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $25.00 $35.00 $37.00
BLOCKING BIKE PATH recommend increase to $57 $33.00 $45.00 $93.00 $56.00 $57.00
NO PARKING IN INTERSECTION $38.00 $118.00 $35.00 $68.00 $83.00 $60.00 $67.00
NO PARKING IN CROSSWALK recommend increase to $80 $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $66.00 $60.00 $53.00
NO PARKING SAFETY ZONE recommend increaseto $80 $38.00 $53.00 $68.00 $53.00
NO PARKING NEAR FIRE STATION (15 feet) recommend increase $80 $38.00 $58.00 $35.00 $68.00 $83.00 $60.00 $57.00
BLOCKING DRIVEWAY recommend increase to $68 $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $56.00 $60.00 $52.00
BLOCKING SIDEWALK CITATIONS #1-4 (DURING 12 MO PERIOD) recommend
existing HB rate $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $61.00 $60.00 $53.00
BLOCKING SIDEWALK CITATION #5 (DURING 12 MO PERIOD) recommend
existing HB rate
$68.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $61.00 $60.00 $58.00
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CITATION DESCRIPTION
Hermosa
Beach
Manhattan
Beach
Redondo
Beach
Santa
Monica
West
Hollywood Culver City AVERAGE
Parking Citations Survey
BLOCKIN SIDEWALK CITATIONS #6 & OVER (DURING 12 MO PERIOD)
recommend existing HB rate
$98.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $61.00 $60.00 $63.00
PARKED BLOCKING TRAFFIC recommend increase to $68 $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $83.00 $60.00 $56.00
DOUBLE PARKED $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $66.00 $60.00 $53.00
NO PARKING BUS ZONE $263.00 $53.00 $45.00 $293.00 $274.00 $60.00 $165.00
BLOCKING WHEELCHAIR ACCESS $263.00 $265.00 $363.00 $274.00 $365.00 $306.00
FIRE LANE recommend increase to $80 $63.00 $111.00 $50.00 $63.00 $83.00 $80.00 $75.00
CURB PARKING 18 in recommend incease to $51 $33.00 $53.00 $45.00 $63.00 $53.00 $60.00 $51.00
HANDICAP ZONE 22507.8(a-c) See Note 2 $338.00 $338.00 $330.00 $363.00 $349.00 $365.00 $347.00
FIRE HYDRANT $38.00 $53.00 $35.00 $68.00 $83.00 $65.00 $57.00
UNATTENDED VEHICLE (engine running) 22515 (a,b --setting brakes)$33.00 $53.00 $35.00 $63.00 $58.00 $60.00 $50.00
SIDEWALK ACCESS RAMP $288.00 $53.00 $363.00 $299.00 $60.00 $213.00
FUEL TANK CAP $38.00 $53.00 $50.00 $47.00
FAILURE TO DISPLAY DISABLED PLACARD: ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE $15.00 $15.00
NOTES
Note 1: SURCHARGES
Fee amounts iInclude the following penalties/surcharges required by State law:
$4.50 -- State Court Facilities Construction Fund (Government Code section 70372(b))
$5.00 -- Courthouse Construction Fund and Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Fund
$3.00 -- Additional Trial Court Trust Fund established by section 68085 (Gov't Code section 76000.3)
Surcharges for California Vehicle Code (CVC) violations are:
50% of citation amount for violations of CVC 4000A, CVC 4152.5, CVC 5200, CVC 5201, CVC 5204
$2 for $10 of citation amounts for violation of CVC 22507.8
Note 2:
22507.8a Parked in Handicapped Space without ID
22507.8b Blocking Disabled parking
22507.8c Parked on/in Handicapped Access Area
COLOR LEGEND:
Safety related citations that Peter Ahlstrom, Community Services Manager
recommends increasing with some exceptions
Citation type not enforced by Parking Enforcement
Ticket can be reduced to $10
Note 3: Amount shown in HB Bail column are from the HB Bail Schedule 2017 except street sweeping which is from Dec 2010 bail schedule, the last schedule on which street
sweeping is shown on a bail schedule
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Permit Type 20-21 19-20 18-19 Policy Rate
Driveway Allows property occupant to park on the
street in front of their driveway.
$170 one-time fee to
occupant
New 27 20 20
Replacement 20 18 19
Total 47 38 39
Contractor 1,276 1,642 1,404 Valid M-F, 8am to 6pm and Sat 9am-5pm at
24-hour yellow meters and residential one-
hour space (non-metered); must have valide
Hermosa Beach business license.
$30 each/monthly
Daily 606 245 161 Valid 7 days a week, 8am to 5pm at 24-hour
yellow meters and residential one-hour space
(non-metered)
$5 each per day
Mo. Daily Lot Permit 1,111 1,462 1,751 Valid at 3 locations (Lot A, Lot B, Parking
Structure), 7 days a week from 5 am - 7pm.
$31 each/monthly
Mo. 24hr Lot Permit 1,316 1,630 1,843 Valid at 3 locations (Lot A, Lot B, Parking
Structure), 24-hours a day but no more than
72-hours consecutively.
$62 each/monthly
Other Parking Permits by Fiscal Year
All permits subject to streetsweeping restrictions and 72-hour rule.
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From: Maximus Salon <419maximus@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 11:39 AM
To: Mayor Michael Detoy <mdetoy@hermosabeach.gov>;
drmarycampbell@gmail.com; Mayor Pro Tem Ray Jackson
<rjackson@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; President
HB Chamber <president@hbchamber.net>
Cc: Laura Pina <lpskin415@gmail.com>; Christy Teague
<cteague@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: UpperPier/civic Center parking
Dear mayor Michael and city leadership,
Sunday was a beautiful day in Hermosa! UpperPier was buzzing with people and it was
fantastic to see our community being out and about...a reminder that all of your hard
work is finally coming together.
And as the parking study today, please let this email be a reminder(from someone who
has been a part of downtown community and has walked the downtown since 1985)
that UpperPier is the “mouth” of our downtown! And if we can have more people park
at the top and walk the downtown, with proper Civic Center parking inventory signage
and other remedies such as Civic Center valet service, we can utilise our parking
inventory so that:
1- Alleviate the congestion making lower pier and Hermosa Ave more pedestrian
friendly.
2-once for all deal with The perception of HB having parking problem! therefor not only
bring more revenue, but also bring stronger and more diverse businesses that can add
to our community.
P.S. Also Kindly be mindful that parking meter poles don’t go very well with our
pedestrian friendly sidewalks and outdoor dining experience.
Thank you for your time and service to our community
Ed Hart
419-421 Pier Ave, HB
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CITY COUNCIL PARKING STUDY SESSION
City of Hermosa Beach 01.31.22
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PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDYRECOMMENDATIONS & STATUS a
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Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Strategically Invest in Information and Technology
1
Implement an App-Based
Mobile Pay System
RFP distributed; proposals
received
Vendor selection
January 2022
Near-term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement
2
Design and Implement a
Demand-Based Parking
Management Program
Finance completed survey
of other cities to compare
rates. Lots A and C
changed to 3 hours
maximum as part of
temporary emergency
orders.
Initiate program Mid-term Community
Development,
Finance,
Public Works,
Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement
3
Invest and Implement a
Comprehensive Parking
Signage and Wayfinding
System
Some new parking signs
installed after Nov. 2019
study approved.
Potential new CIP
project for upgraded
electronic sign for
parking structure and
additional parking signs
where needed.
Near-term Public Works
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Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Maximize Use of Existing Parking Supply
4
Pilot a Shared Parking
Program and Facilitate
Shared Parking
Some other cities with
similar programs
identified. Approval of
shared parking between
Hope Chapel and office
building at 2200 PCH in
2021.
Initiate Pilot Program Near-term Community
Development
5
Maximize Flexibility of Curb
Space to Accommodate
Rideshare, Other Modes,
and/or Valet Service
City has established Ride
Share Zones in Downtown
Districts as of 2019/2020
Consultant currently
engaged in study
including evaluation of
Ride Share Zones
Near-term Public Works,
Community
Development
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Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Maximize Use of Existing Parking Supply
6
Reinvest Parking revenues
into Multimodal
Improvements
No action –parking
revenues to General
Fund.
In Lieu Parking Fees
collected in Downtown
area are maintained in a
separate fund for exclusive
use of adding new spaces
Downtown. Coastal
Commission has
requested that the City
reevaluate In Lieu parking
program and fees in 2022.
Mid-term
Simplify and Leverage the Zoning Code
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Revise the Zoning Code to
Better Support Walkable,
Mixed-Use Development in
the Coastal Zone
Adopted Zoning Code
Amendments for 1st phase
adaptive reuse of existing
buildings and parking
amendments 08.10.21.
Submitted Mobility
Element to Coastal
Commission 10.27.21
Zoning Code update
completion expected last
quarter 2022
Mid-term Community
Development
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Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Enhance Parking Administration and Operations
8
Enhance Event
Management Practices to
Maximize Parking System
Flexibility and Predictability
Detailed information with public
parking locations has been
made available on the City
website to both event
producers and the public. An
event parking plan is required
for all events.
Will include App-
based mobile pay
option information
(Recommendation
#1) for Special
Events once it is
established
Near-term Community
Resources
9
Improve the Residential
Parking Permit Program
Discussion at Study Session
01.31.22
Near-term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement, Finance
10
Improve Employee Parking
Permit Program
Discussion at Study Session
01.31.22
Near-term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement, Finance
11
Establish an Ongoing
Collection, Monitoring, and
Evaluation Process
No action.Initiate process.Long-term Police Dept. Parking
Enforcement,
Community
Development, Public
Works
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Strategy/
Reco #
Recommendation Status Next Steps Implementation
Priority
Department(s)
Responsible
Provide Additional Public Parking As Needed
12
Strategically Invest in New
Public and Shared Parking
Supply in Key Locations
Initiated
discussions with
Hermosa Beach
City School District
for shared use of
Valley School
parking, 01.04.22.
Continue
discussions,
potential for joint
use agreements
for HBCSD lot(s) to
become available
for public parking.
Long-term City Manager’s
Office, Community
Development
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METER/PARKING LOT RATES AND PARKING CITATION FINES B
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PARKING METER AND PARKING LOT RATES
Metered and pay-by-space parking available with demand pricing:
$1.25 per hour until 8pm $1.50 per hour daily 8pm to 2am
See Attachment B1 for meter and lot rate comparisons survey of cities.
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PARKING CITATION FINES
Consider increasing parking violation fines for:
1.General violations, such as exceeding the posted time limits.
2.Safety related violations that would further support LA County’s Vision Zero goals to reduce pedestrian involved vehicle citations.
See Attachments B2 and B3 for comparison surveys of cities.
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PARKING TIME LIMITS
Consider:
Eliminating Temporary Emergency Orders that changed Lot A and Lot C to 3 hours maximum and return to 24-hour lots.
Further time limits to be considered with future Demand-Based parking program -Parking Study Strategy #2 after App-Based Parking Implementation.
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RESIDENT PERMIT PROGRAM AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT PROGRAM C
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RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
PARKING STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS:
•Limit number to 4 per household
•Stagger fees for Residential Parking Permits
1st permit $50
2nd permit $75
3rd permit $100
Guest or 4th permit at $150
•Consider district-based Residential Parking
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EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
Parking Study recommends employee parking permit program
remain, but City should update locations and pricing to
encourage off-street parking availability for employees and
that on-street parking be reserved for short-term users to
promote turnover.
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EV CHARGER
Consider:
Revision of EV vehicle parking and charging
rate options such as:
•Flat fee for power only
•Graduated rates to encourage turnover
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 22-0066
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 31, 2022
CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONING SALE OF THE
2022-2023 RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING
PERMITS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NOTICE A PUBLIC
HEARING TO ENABLE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN
INCREASE IN RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT
PARKING RATES RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2022
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council provide staff direction on whether to postpone the sale and renewal of
the 2022-2023 Residential and Employee parking permits and notice a public hearing to enable
Council to consider an increase of the current rates retroactive to February 1, 2022.
Executive Summary:
Considering the information and discussion regarding existing parking infrastructure and programs
presented at the parking study session,City Council may decide to act on parking rate adjustments
prior to the opening of the 2022 parking pass sales,which is scheduled to take place on February 1,
2022.Council has the option of postponing the sale and renewal of the 2022-2023 Residential and
Employee parking permits and noticing a public hearing to enable Council to consider an increase of
the current rates retroactive to February 1, 2022.
Background:
In recent years,the City has prepared two very important and forward-thinking planning documents
to analyze issues and identify goals related to parking management.In 2017,the City adopted PLAN
Hermosa,which includes a mobility element.A few years later in 2019,the City completed its Coastal
Zone Parking Management Study as a basis to revise parking standards and make necessary
adjustments to residential and employee parking permit and fee programs within the Coastal Zone.
The Coastal Zone Parking Management Study,accepted by the City Council in late 2019,included
twelve recommendations with actions to be completed.The study asserts that the $40 annual
residential parking permit fee is well below the fair market value due to the price of the permits not
being adjusted in over 10 years.The study recommended revisions to the program with scaled permit
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being adjusted in over 10 years.The study recommended revisions to the program with scaled permit
prices to disincentivize the oversaturation of parking permits purchased.The study also addresses
the employee parking permit program and recommends retaining the program with updated the
locations and pricing to encourage off-street parking availability for merchant employees.The intent
would be to reserve on-street parking for short-term users to promote higher turnover.
At its January 11,2011 meeting,City Council was scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider
amendments to the preferential parking program including resident and guest parking permits fees.
Based on overwhelming public input,City Council unanimously passed a motion to table the
consideration of these two items indefinitely.No further action regarding the residential or employee
parking permits has taken place since that time.
Mayor Pro Tem Jackson has expressed a strong desire to allow Council the opportunity to act on
parking rate adjustments following the study session,prior to the opening of the 2022 parking pass
sales,which is scheduled to take place on February 1,2022.At its January 25,2022 meeting,City
Council received an update regarding the parking study session scheduled to be held on January 31,
2022 and voted unanimously to direct staff to schedule an agenda item for an adjourned regular
meeting to follow the parking study session to decide whether to postpone the 2022-2023 Residential
and Employee parking permits to allow for a review of the current rates.
Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description January 11, 2011 City Council considered various changes to the preferential
parking program and tabled discussion of an increase to the
resident parking permit and the guest permit fees.
January 25, 2022 City Council received an update regarding the parking study
session scheduled to be held on January 31, 2022 and made
a motion direct staff to schedule an agenda item for a regular
meeting to follow the parking study session to decide whether
to postpone the 2022–2023 Residential and Employee
parking permits to allow for a review of the current rates.
Discussion:
Sale of the 2022-2023 Residential and Employee parking permits is scheduled to begin on February
1,2022.While staff would have normally mailed renewal postcards,the mailing was temporarily
postponed pending Council direction.
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Should Council choose to increase of the current rates retroactive to February 1,2022,staff would
need to reprint and readdress renewal postcards.The reprinting and readdressing would take
approximately four weeks and cost an additional $1,100.The postage for mailing is also $1,100,
which was budgeted and has not yet been incurred.
Additionally,our software company would need to modify the current rate structure in our online
permitting system.The timeline for software changes would depend on the complexity of the changes
such as moving to a tiers rate structure or placing a limit on the number of permits.The company is
quoting a week to change one rate only and a minimum of one and a half to two months for any other
modifications based on their current workload and staffing challenges.
If directed by Council,staff would announce postponement of the 2022-2023 Residential and
Employee parking permit sales and notice a public hearing.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in the decision-making processes.
Policy:
·2.4 Public Forums.Host periodic public forums on issues important to the community,
facilitating theses forums with the purpose of guiding policy.
Goal 4.A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents,visitors,and
employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Policies:
·4.1 Shared parking.Facilitate park-once and shared parking policies among private
developments that contribute to a shared parking supply and interconnect with adjacent
parking facilities.
·4.2 Encourage coastal access.Ensure parking facilities and costs of such facilities are not a
barrier to beach access by the public.
·4.3 Reduce impacts.Reduce spillover parking impacts due to employee parking and
seasonal and event-based demands.
·4.4 Preferential parking program.Periodically study and evaluate the current inventory of
public parking supply and update the preferential parking program.
·4.7 Parking availability.Optimize parking availability through dynamically adjusted pricing
and new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage
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and new technology to manage available spaces for short-term parking use to encourage
rates of turnover that are responsive to fluctuating demands.
·4.8 Ensure commercial parking.Ensure that prime commercial parking spaces are available
for customers and other short-term users throughout the day.
·4.9 Encourage TDM strategies.Encourage use of transportation demand management
strategies and programs such as carpooling,ride hailing,and alternative transportation modes
as a way to reduce demand for additional parking supply.
·4.10 Visitor parking information.Manage information about passes and accessing public
parking lots to facilitate use by longer-distance visitors with limited transportation choices.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.Any impacts that may result from
changes in parking programs or rates would be presented to City Council at the time of the proposed
modification.
Attachments:
1. January 11, 2011 Council Meeting Agenda
2. January 11, 2011 City Council Report
3. Link to January 11, 2011 City Council Meeting Video
4. Link to January 25, 2022 City Council Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
The Closed Session will begin at 6:00 p.m. (AGENDA FOLLOWING THE REGULAR
AGENDA)
7:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
MAYOR
Peter Tucker
MAYOR PRO TEM
Howard Fishman
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Patrick "Kit" Bobko
Michael DiVirgilio
Jeff Duclos
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins
All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations
on nearly every agenda item.
City Council agendas and staff reports are available for your review on the City's
web site located at www.hermosabch.org.
Complete agenda packets are also available for public inspection in the Police
Department and the Office of the City Clerk.
During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.
Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City
Council meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon
distribution in the City Clerk's office at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach,
California, during normal business hours.
All written communications from the public included in the agenda will be
posted with the agenda on the City’s website
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening
Devices (ALD) will be available for check out at the meeting. If you require
special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your
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request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0203 at least 48
hours prior to the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
ACCEPTANCE OF GYM FLOOR DONATION
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 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, or to
request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. 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 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. NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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) Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held on December 14, 2010.
Minutes
(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain
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checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.
Check register
(c) Recommendation to receive and file
1)Tentative Future Agenda Items; and,
2)City Council Directives
Future items & directives
(d) Recommendation to receive and file the November 2010 financial reports:
Staff report
1)Revenue and expenditure report;
Revenue report
Expenditure report
2)City Treasurer ’s report; and,
Treasurer ’s report
3)Investment report.
Investment report
(e) Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City’s Liability
Claims Administrator. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated
December 27, 2010. Claimant: Ritenour, Mary Date of Loss: 07-03-10 Date Filed: 11-
15-10 Allegation: Personal Injury
Staff report
(f) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of December 7, 2010.
Minutes
2(g) Recommendation to accept donations totaling $70.00 from Carol Barkovsky
($25.00), Kayle Scott ($10.00), Katee Kirk ($10.00) and Dalia Diaz-Jimenez ($25.00)
to be used for the purchase of a television for the Hermosa Senior Activity Center.
Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 30, 2010.
Staff report
(h) Recommendation to authorize the appropriation of COPS funds to update the
computer system and memory to handle the voice recordings and license plate reader
system, purchase additional training mats for safety, and add side walls to our pop-up
tents to secure crime scenes. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli.
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Staff report
(i) Recommendation to accept the bids for resurfacing the jail floors and award the bid
to DuraFloor in the amount of $12,000.00. Memorandum from Police Chief
Greg Savelli.
Staff report
(j) Recommendation to reject all proposals received for the Police Department’s Digital
Video Jail Surveillance System and authorize the Department to issue a revised RFP
that more accurately specifies our requirements. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg
Savelli.
Staff report
(k) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Emergency
Preparedness Advisory Commission meeting of November 1, 2010.
Minutes
(l) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of December 15, 2010.
Minutes
(m) Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from
Interim Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated January 5, 2011.
Project Status Report
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
5a.CONSIDER MAKING CHANGES TO THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING
PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS:
1.INCREASE THE RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT FEE FROM $40 TO $100
FOR THE FIRST PERMIT, $100 FOR THE SECOND PERMIT, $200 FOR
THE THIRD PERMIT, $300 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERMIT.
2.INCREASE THE GUEST PERMIT FEE FROM $40 TO $300 FOR EACH
GUEST PERMIT.
3.VEHICLES WITH OUT-OF-STATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED
PARKING PERMITS, UNLESS THE VEHICLE OWNER IS A STUDENT OR
IN THE MILITARY, OR HAS DUAL RESIDENCY.
4.INCREASE DRIVEWAY PERMIT FEE FROM $44 TO $54 TO PARK ON
THE STREET IN FRONT OF THE OWNER’S DRIVEWAY (ONE-TIME FEE;
DOES NOT AFFECT CURRENT PERMIT HOLDERS).
5.INCREASE THE FEE FOR DAILY PASSES FROM $6 TO $10 EACH FROM
8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M..
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6.EMPLOYEE PERMIT FEES (CURRENTLY $143) MAY ALSO BE
DISCUSSED.
RECOMMENDATION: Hold a public hearing and direct staff to prepare a
resolution to amend the preferential parking program as directed with regarding
to resident and guest vehicle permit pricing, out-of-state vehicles, driveway
permits, or other matters as directed.
Staff report
Supplemental correspondence
Supplementsal correspondence, Part 2
5b.REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING PLAN
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ALLOCATION OF USES FROM A MIX OF
RETAIL, STORAGE, OFFICE AND SNACK SHOP TO ALL OFFICE WITH LESS
THAN REQUIRED PARKING, AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO EXTERIOR
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AT 338 AND 400 PIER AVENUE. Memorandum
from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated January 3, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission’s
approval of Parking Plan and Precise Development Amendments to allow a change of
allocation of uses and less than required parking.
Staff report
5c.2011-2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated January 4,
2011.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 CDBG Annual
Planning Summary with an allocation of approximately $98,747; and, 2) authorize staff
to negotiate the exchange of up to $90,000 of new and existing City CDBG funds with
a city yet to be determined in return for unrestricted funds.
Staff report
5d.ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY REGULATIONS REGARDING
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE C-3 ZONE AND ZONES THAT ALLOW C-3
USES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated
January 4, 2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance to amend the
zoning code pertaining to educational institutions.
Staff report
5e.ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR ?REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION’ FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SEEKING EQUAL
ACCESS TO HOUSING. Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken
Robertson dated January 4, 2011.
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RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance to amend the
zoning code by adding provisions for "reasonable accommodation" for persons with
disabilities seeking equal access to housing.
Staff report
6.MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a.CIP 08-127 CITYWIDE STREET IMPROVEMENTS/VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated January 4,
2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.
Staff report
b.LEADERSHIP HERMOSA BEACH - ARTISAN BIKE RACK PROGRAM.
Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated January 4,
2011.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request from Leadership Hermosa Beach Class
of 2010 to install Artisan Bike Racks at heavy bike traffic locations throughout the City.
Staff report
c.LIBRARY PROPERTY TAX REPORT - ANNUAL REPORT OF EXPENDITURES
AND PROPERTY TAX REVENUES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen
Burrell dated December 22, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the report submitted by the
County Librarian and direct that the excess funds be placed in a Special Trust for
improvements to the Hermosa Beach Branch Library.
Staff report
d.AMENDING CITY’S MUNCIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INDEPENDENT COMMITTEES. Memorandum from City
Attorney Michael Jenkins dated December 28, 2010.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt ordinance amending the City’s Municipal Code
regarding limits on contributions to independent committees.
Staff report
7.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER NONE
8.MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL NONE
3.CONSENT ORDINANCES
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a.ORDINANCE NO. 10-1318 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW MICROBREWERIES IN THE LIGHT
MANUFACTURING (M-1) ZONE AND ADOPT AN ENVIRONMENTAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated January 4, 2011.
Staff report & ordinance
4.ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.
4a.Recommendation to accept donations of $300.00 from the Woman’s Club of Hermosa
Beach to be used for maintenance of the Veterans’ Memorial; $1,650.00 from the
Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation to be used for maintenance of the Veterans’
Memorial; $2,300.00 from Eric Choi to be used for the purchase of Tasers and evidence
kits; and, $920.46 from various donors and rummage sale proceeds to be used for the
purchase of a television for the Hermosa Senior Activity Center. (Continued from
meeting of December 14, 2010) Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland
dated December 6, 2010.
Staff report
9.OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Council members 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.
NONE
a.Request from Councilman Fishman regarding possibly proving a hang tag, rather than
stick, for employee parking permits.
ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
MEETING
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - Council Chambers,
City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
1.PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for members of the public to
address the City Council on Closed Session items.
2.MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on December 14, 2010.
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police
Officers’ Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters’ Association Teamsters Union, Local
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911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management
Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association Hermosa Beach
Professional Engineers Bargaining Group Unrepresented employees
4.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section
54956.8
a.Property: West of intersection of 2nd Street and Beach Drive Negotiating Parties:
Stephen Burrell & GU Holdings, Inc. Under negotiation: Terms of payment
b.Property: 51 Pier Avenue Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Fat Face Fenner ’s
Fishack Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
5.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL 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. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
a.Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: BC172546
b.Name of Case: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association; Hermosa Beach Fire
Association v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: YC062967
6.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section
54957 Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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From: noreply@granicusideas.com <noreply@granicusideas.com>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 8:44 AM
To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council
<citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Angela Crespi <acrespi@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal
<suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ken Robertson <krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>; Christy Teague
<cteague@hermosabeach.gov>; Viki Copeland <vcopeland@hermosabeach.gov>; Douglas Krauss
<dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Ahlstrom <pahlstrom@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: New eComment for City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
New eComment for City Council Adjourned
Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Anthony Higgins submitted a new eComment.
Meeting: City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Item: a. REPORT 22-0066 CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONING SALE OF THE 2022-2023
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NOTICE A
PUBLIC HEARING TO ENABLE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT PARKING RATES RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY
1, 2022 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
eComment: Dear Council Members, So if the plan is to increase the cost of parking permits for
residents while gifting over a million dollars in covid relief to businesses by the end of this fiscal
year in terms of suspended encroachment fees for outdoor dining and lost parking meter
revenue; well then i must object to that... If you want to make up for lost revenue from the
business community don't do it on the backs of the residents
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Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 11:18 AM
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<citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Angela Crespi <acrespi@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal
<suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ken Robertson <krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>; Christy Teague
<cteague@hermosabeach.gov>; Viki Copeland <vcopeland@hermosabeach.gov>; Douglas Krauss
<dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Ahlstrom <pahlstrom@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: New eComment for City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
New eComment for City Council Adjourned
Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Mel Guerry submitted a new eComment.
Meeting: City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Item: a. REPORT 22-0066 CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONING SALE OF THE 2022-2023
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NOTICE A
PUBLIC HEARING TO ENABLE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT PARKING RATES RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY
1, 2022 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
eComment: I support the increase in price for parking passes. Those who choose to own a car
and plan to park it on public roadways should have to pay for that right. I think the proposed
increase is not enough. Automobile owners already receive enough benefits and cause too
much damage to those around them without having to pay their share. They need to stop
freeloading off the government and instead pay a fair price for the services they use.
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From: tony higgins <tony.higgins123@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 8:45 AM
Subject: Parking Fees
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>, Angela Crespi <acrespi@hermosabeach.gov>,
Planning Commission <DG_PlanningCommission@hermosabch.org>, Ken Robertson
<krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>, Paul LeBaron <plebaron@hermosabeach.gov>
Dear Mayor Detoy
Dear Assistant City Manager Crespi
Dear Council Members,
I understand staff is proposing the following changes to Residential Parking Permit fees:
A 150% increase for 1st & 2nd parking permit from $40 to $100 each
A 500% increase for 3rd parking permit from $40 per season to $200
A 750% increase forGuest Permit from $40 to $300
THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!
So if the plan as described in the upcoming Jan 31 City Council Parking Study Meeting agenda is to
INCREASE THE COST OF RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS while gifting well over a million dollars in covid
relief to HB businesses (by the end of this fiscal year), in terms of suspended outdoor dining
encroachment fees, lost parking meter revenue, raffling of $10,000 gifts and the like; well then I must
object to that...
If the city needs to make up for lost revenue from the business community due to the covid pandemic, I
get that.... But don't do it on the backs of the residents.
How about cutting some costs too?
I also suggest raising parking meter fees for non residents especially in the business district. Anyone
that can afford to shop in these luxury priced restaurants & shops can afford to pay a little more for
parking.
Also the city might look at raising the fees on downtown events and movies and god forbid, dare I say it
again, cutting some fat out of the budget....
Might i also suggest canceling the $80,000 per year contract for a public relations firm to help the city
manager put a positive spin on her programs that might be great for the golden slipper society, great for
property value on Pier Ave; but run roughshod over resident quality of life in neighborhoods vulnerable
to the noise & pollution that comes from forcing commercial and commuter traffic off of Pier Ave and
into residential neighborhoods.
Other Related Notes & Suggestions:
As i have pointed out many times, I am now woken up 3-4 times a night by obnoxiously loud, toxic
modified exhaust vehicles screaming up and down 27th streets inclines thur-sat 9P-1A.
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We now average 500+ cars per hour on these evenings though to be fair, for some reason the number of
cars is down significantly this week.... maybe the cold... hopefully when you get around to CEQA and
measuring the potential significant INDIRECT impacts on the single lane configuration to 27th street you
have a reasonably airtight way of making seasonal adjustments in traffic volumes...
Traffic jams routinely occur with more than 20 cars at the stop signs at 27th/Morningside and on Gould
at Valley (adjacent to valley park) during the morning and evening rush hours AND during Vista
Elementary pickup/dropoff periods...
Traffic queues have more than quadrupled at 27th/Morningside since the single lane config and the
opening of vista elementary.
My bushes, my neighbors lemon tree and my patio are layered with exhaust soot and diesel particulate
matter.... i showed the blackened leaves and lemon layered in this toxic stew to Councilman Jackson
and Mayor Detoy....
Only 3 in 10 cars come to a complete thur-sat nights during these timeframes...
There used to be regular police enforcement at this intersection going back 10 years.... There is none on
27th now... i have confirmed this with several public records requests though im still waiting on data
from by mid-october request....
1 in 5 vehicles blow through the stopsign at 27th/Morningside at greater than 5 mph at
night... speeding is rampant on 27th... And yes it's gotten much much worse on 27th since the single
lane configuration on pier ave.
What is the plan to address this?
Pier Ave was the only east west truck route running from Pch to Hermosa Ave...
SUGGESTIONS:
If you want to expand the business district then do it west of Hermosa Ave between 10th and 14th
street....
Tear down the parking lots west of Hermosa ave and sell the space to restaurants and interested
businesses.... Think shops and rooftop dining for this space west of Hermosa Ave...
Move these 3 parking AND whatever other parking lots are needed to Pier Ave East of Manhattan Ave
parking and put in shuttle busses to the plaza area for those that cant or wont walk.
RESTORE Pier Ave to what it was intended to be.... a two-lane commuter road and a truck route
serving the commercial district....
Don't shove Pier Ave commercial and commuter traffic into residential neighborhoods..
Thats crazy, short-sighted and unsustainable, especially to the extent it increases noise levels,
intersection queuing or near roadway pollution beyond the limits set by the General Plan it is
INCONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN.
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Restore the two lane configuration on Hermosa ave so that trucks can easily access shops and
restaurants in the Plaza area...
And to the idea that we need less police... well unless you can get community service police to enforce
traffic laws and vehicle noise laws we need more traffic cops patrolling collector roads like 27th and
Manhattan ave in residential neighborhoods.... not less and we need them thur-sun 9PM-1AM.... We
dont need to see our sworn officers doubling up in their $100k SUVs on dayshift if that means we cant
get more effective traffic enforcement in the evening...
i hope this isnt too harsh.... its not intended to be....
Anthony Higgins
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Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:11 PM
To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council
<citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Angela Crespi <acrespi@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal
<suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ken Robertson <krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>; Christy Teague
<cteague@hermosabeach.gov>; Viki Copeland <vcopeland@hermosabeach.gov>; Douglas Krauss
<dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Ahlstrom <pahlstrom@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: New eComment for City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
New eComment for City Council Adjourned
Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Vincent Busam submitted a new eComment.
Meeting: City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Item: a. REPORT 22-0066 CONSIDERATION OF POSTPONING SALE OF THE 2022-2023
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS AND DIRECTING STAFF TO NOTICE A
PUBLIC HEARING TO ENABLE THE COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN
RESIDENTIAL AND EMPLOYEE PERMIT PARKING RATES RETROACTIVE TO FEBRUARY
1, 2022 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
eComment: Parking spots are one of the largest resources owned by the city, and we can do a
much better job of managing them. Our parking spaces are public, and should be make available
to the whole public on the same terms. Residents living near the beach, residents living away
from the beach, visitors, customers of our businesses and employees working in Hermosa all
deserve to be able to access parking at the same price. This price needs to be higher. $1.25 an
hour at a meter near the beach in the summer is too low. $40 per year for select residents to
park for a year is way too low. Those rates amount to a free handout to those that use and
abuse the system. Anyone who parks on the street for $40 per year and turns their garage into
storage is abusing the system. We should start with raising the hourly rate, especially during
peak times. Also we should raise the yearly parking rate, especially for households buying
excessive numbers of permits. Moving forward, we should slowly migrate to a system where the
price of parking is based on demand for the spot, and all potential users of that spot are treated
equally.
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From: Liza Anderson <landerson@andpacllc.com>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 11:39 AM
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: Residential parking permit proposed increase
As a long-time Hermosa Beach resident, I strongly object to the exorbitant price increase on
residential parking permit fees when for the past two years, parking enforcement on N. Hermosa
Avenue has been non-existent (except for street cleaning mornings). I have observed tourists parking
illegally for many hours, as well as construction trucks parking illegally overnight (weekends too)
blocking turning views on our narrow streets. Why? That is clearly lost revenue over such a long period
of time.
This outrageous increase unfairly saddles the residents with the city's budget shortfall. A $40 guest
parking pass fee increasing 650%, to $300, is tantamount to extortion. Please reconsider this excessive
increase.
Liza Anderson
3018 Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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To: City Clerk <cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>; City Council
<citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Angela Crespi <acrespi@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal
<suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ken Robertson <krobertson@hermosabeach.gov>; Christy Teague
<cteague@hermosabeach.gov>; Viki Copeland <vcopeland@hermosabeach.gov>; Douglas Krauss
<dkrauss@hermosabeach.gov>; Peter Ahlstrom <pahlstrom@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: New eComment for City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
New eComment for City Council Adjourned
Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Ira Ellman submitted a new eComment.
Meeting: City Council Adjourned Regular Hybrid Meeting (Parking Study Session)
Item: a. REPORT 22-0067 REVIEW OF CITY PARKING PROGRAMS (Community
Development Director Ken Robertson, Finance Director Viki Copeland, and Police Community
Services Manager Peter Ahlstrom)
eComment: Hermosa Beach parking regulations and fines should be focused not only on
providing a fair system for residents and increasing revenue, but also ensuring parking is
available for business customers and visitors. To obtain these goals, following are my
recommendations: 1) Residents should be limited to 2 parking permits for each mailing address,
saving about 2,947 spaces. (currently no limit). Staff’s recommendation of 4 permits per address
only saves 597 spaces of the 9,677. Using a 3 permit limit would save 1,567 spaces. Note that
having a 2 permit limit will encourage residents to utilize their garages and help those residents
and businesses that need street parking. In the event the Council decides to go with the staff
recommendation, permits should be tiered as follows: $50/$75/$300/$400 2) Although it is
important to continue employee permits at a reasonable cost, it is hard to see the need for 72
hour maximum. 24 hours should be enough. In addition, employee parking should be limited to
the top floors of the parking structure. 183 such permits have been purchased in the last year.
The $143 per year for on-street parking should be increased to encourage use of the parking
structure (to perhaps $360 per year). The City’s agreement with the Beach House parking should
be disclosed to enable this discussion – full transparency. 3) A small increase to $1.50 per hour
for metered parking in all locations / Increase to 3 hour maximum to allow business customers
and visitors enough time to enjoy their stay (and spend $) 4) Electric charging stations/spaces
should require payment for parking and charging. The benefits to EV owners due to gasoline
savings is substantial enough to encourage EV usage. Thank you for having this study session!
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From: Dave Davis <dave@hermosabrewco.com>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 3:23 PM
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>; Suja Lowenthal
<suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: Thoughts on parking
Council, City Manager and staff,
I wanted to share my thoughts on parking from the perspective of a Hermosa resident
and small business owner with a retail storefront in the downtown business district.
In my opinion, some of the challenges we face re:parking in Hermosa could be
addressed with the following changes:
1. Limit the amount of residential parking passes. Currently there is no limit and they are
$40ea. This makes it easy to exploit the system and provides parking in an impacted
area of Hermosa for approximately 11 cents a day. I suggest slightly increasing the fee
for the first 2 passes, significantly increasing the fee for the 3rd pass and capping the
amount of passes at 3 per residence.
2. Limit the number of employee passes per business and increase the fee ($175). I
believe we pay approximately $140 per employee pass. We have 3 people total that
purchase the pass and those are the people that spend 6-10 hours 5-6 days a week at
our location, quite often running business errands during their work day and returning
back to work. Businesses need a core number of employees to be able to park nearby
the business and would pay for that privilege. Other (shift) employees can park further
away because they don’t require access to their vehicles during their shifts.
3. Fix the issue with street sweeping. In this day and age, there is no reason for a 4 hour
window for street sweeping. Work with the street sweeping company to reduce the no-
parking hours to 2 hours. It might mean that some streets have no parking from 8-10 and
others from 10-12, but this would add a significant amount of parking inventory back to
HB and be a win for work-at-home residents and the city.
4. As much as I love having yellow metered parking in Lot D, the majority of the time,
especially on weekends, it is occupied by residents and unavailable to visitors. The
parking on the east side of the lot could be made 2-3 hour parking and would add to
the parking inventory.
While I am open to limiting or removing employee parking in Lots A, B and C, I do not
support removing access to the yellow metered parking from business permits. As
noted, many of the small business owners are working their business, running errands
and making deliveries. If we are not allowed to park close to our businesses it will cause
significant hardship. I ride my e-bike to work as much as possible but many times the
distance I have to travel or deliveries I have to make make it unfeasible.
Thank you for your time.
- Dave Davis
Owner, Hermosa Brewing Co.
818.770.5050
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From: Deborah Leshane <debbieleshane@me.com>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 3:50 PM
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>
Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: Increase parking permits
Hello,
I read Hermosa wants to increase our parking permits. I feel like we the residents should not have to
pay more for parking. We pay high rents, mortgage and taxes to live here. We also just had a big hike
on our gas and electric bills. It is going to be too expensive for people to live here. Please do not
increase our parking passes.
I feel like we the residents should get a discount and the people that do not live here should pay more
for meter parking if Hermosa feels it needs to make money.
Please consider the people that live here and work full time and having a hard time making enough
money to continue to live here.
Thank you,
Debbie LeShane
235 8th Street
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