HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-2023 - Agenda Pkg - CC Regular MeetingTuesday, April 25, 2023
5:00 PM
City of Hermosa Beach
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
City Council
Mayor
Ray Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Massey
Councilmembers
Dean Francois
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
Executive Team
Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police
Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Carrie Tai, Community Development Director
Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager
City Treasurer
Karen Nowicki
City Attorney
Patrick Donegan
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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April 25, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING VIEWING OPTIONS
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April 25, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes
per speaker. This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825
Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com
by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (Meeting will reconvene in the Council Chambers
after Closed Session and recess to Open Session)
a)23-0234 MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 28, 2023.
b)23-0235 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City
of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-1548)
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April 25, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
a)23-0236 RECOGNIZING MIKE LUDWIG FOR HIS SERVICE
ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS
b)23-0238 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 30 - MAY 6
AS MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
a)23-0239 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's
jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, Written
Communication, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate
consideration, and Future Agenda Items).
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three
minutes per speaker. This time allotment may be reduced due to time constraints at the discretion of
the City Council.
1. IN PERSON - Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
2. ZOOM - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828?
pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT09 and use 'Raise Hand' feature.
3. PHONE - Toll Free: (833) 548-0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825
Press *9 to 'Raise Hand' and then *6 to unmute yourself line when prompted.
4. EMAIL - Email comments to cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
5. ECOMMENT - Submit an eComment via Speak Up Hermosa at hermosabeach.granicusideas.com
by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting date.
No action will be taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the Council
may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.
Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to
submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the audience will have a future
opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public
Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.
a)23-0240 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
a)23-0241 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the
majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any
Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the
Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item
before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered
under Agenda Item XII (12), with public comment permitted at that time.
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a)REPORT
23-0230
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, March 28, 2023
regular meeting.
b)REPORT
23-0216
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers.
c)REPORT
23-0233
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT
FOR MARCH 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
d)REPORT
23-0224
MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
e)REPORT
23-0223
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommendation:The City Treasurer recommends City Council ratify cancellation of certain check.
f)REPORT
23-0248
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF APRIL 13, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status
Report as of April 13, 2023.
g)REPORT
23-0208
ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-XX EASEMENT DEDICATION
505 GOULD AVENUE
(Director of Public Works Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 23-XX (Attachment 2) accepting the easement deed for a sanitary
sewer easement in connection with the redevelopment of 505 Gould Avenue; and
2. Authorize City Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance (Attachment 4).
h)REPORT
23-0232
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 7, 2023.
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i)REPORT
23-0205
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council receive and file the February 2023 Fire and Ambulance
monthly report.
j)REPORT
23-0212
RECEIVE AND FILE LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER
SUPPORTING
SENATE BILL 381 (MIN) ELECTRIC BICYCLES: STUDY AND
LETTER
OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 RESTRICTING
VOTER’S INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Receive and file the letter of support for Senate Bill 381, which would direct the Mineta
Transportation Institute at San Jose State University to conduct a study on electric
bicycles to inform efforts to improve the safety of riders and pedestrians (Attachment 1);
and
2. Receive and file the letter in opposition of the Taxpayer Protection and Government
Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A1, which would make it more difficult for local
voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure (Attachment 3).
k)REPORT
23-0213
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2022-2025
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH
AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’
BARGAINING UNIT, CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving a Side Letter
Agreement (Attachment 3) between the City of Hermosa Beach and General and
Supervisory Employees' Bargaining Unit California Teamsters Local 911, modifying
Article 47, Section B.1. to move Chavez Day and Juneteenth from Section B.1.a to B.1.b.
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l)REPORT
23-0211
RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council reject the following claims and refer them to the City's
Liability Claims Administrator.
Claimant: Sarkis Kassardjian
Date of Loss: February 15, 2023
Date Filed: March 13, 2023
Allegation: Claimant alleges property damage to a private parking lot due to an Athens
truck driving over it.
Claimant: C. Lukert
Date of Loss: September 7, 2021
Date Filed: July 13, 2022
Allegation: Claimant alleges property damage to a concrete block wall and top floor
ceiling cracks due to violent shaking created by sand compacting and/or paving
machines used by City of Hermosa Beach during street paving of 24th Street (just east of
Park Avenue).
m)REPORT
23-0222
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE 2023
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council approve a sponsorship donation of $1,000 to the Mira
Costa High School G.R.A.D. Booster Club for 2023.
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be handled separately. Public comment will be taken
before Council deliberation, and action on each item pulled from the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
a)REPORT
23-0244
REQUEST FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION
(HRR22-01) FOR DESIGNATION OF A LANDMARK FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 MONTEREY BOULEVARD IN THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving Historic
Resources Preservation No. 22-01 to designate the property located at 2204 Monterey
Boulevard as a City of Hermosa Beach Landmark and make the determination that the
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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b)REPORT
23-0247
ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND
DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND
ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 23-XXXX amending various sections of
Chapter 12.16 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code establishing a permanent outdoor
dining program and the determination that the project is Categorically Exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment 1);
2. Adopt a resolution approving revised guidelines for encroachments on Pier Plaza and
off-Plaza public rights-of-way (Attachment 2);
3. Adopt a resolution approving lane reconfigurations and bike lanes in the downtown area
(Attachment 3);
4. Adopt a resolution establishing a fee schedule for encroachments citywide
(Attachment 4); and
5. Consider staff recommendations for the remaining elements of the outdoor dining
program with a plan for staff to return to Council for formal action at a future meeting.
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0217
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Approve an Assignment Agreement for a Proposition A (Prop A) Local Return Fund
Exchange (Attachment 1) with the City of West Hollywood for $700,000 in City of
Hermosa Beach Proposition A Funds in exchange for $490,000 of unrestricted funds from
the City of West Hollywood;
2. Add estimated revenue of $490,000 in Prop A Exchange Funds in the General Fund
and an appropriation of $700,000 for the fund exchange in the Prop A Fund to the
2022-23 Budget;
3. Add an assigned fund balance of $490,000 in the General Fund in 2022-23 to reserve
the Prop A Exchange Fund revenue for future use as recommended in the upcoming
2023-24 Budget; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
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b)REPORT
23-0225
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CREATE
A RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO SIREN CREATIVE LLC (DBA SIREN SF)
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Award a contract to SIREN Creative LLC (DBA SIREN SF) to create a resident and
business mitigation education program at a not-to-exceed amount $180,000 for a term of
one year ending April 25, 2024 (Attachment 3);
2. Add estimated revenue of $187,500 in the Grant Fund and appropriate $187,500 in the
Grant Fund for the federal share of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant and
$62,500 in the General Fund from the Prospective Expenditures account to cover the
non-federal match; and
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed
agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney.
c)REPORT
23-0209
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 195 CITY
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND CIP 760 TREE WELL GRATES
TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council:
1. Award a construction contract for sidewalk, curb ramps, ADA improvements, and tree
well grates to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $194,031 (Attachment
4);
2. Appropriate additional funds from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of
$45,580 to CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of
$40,000 and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved contract
contingency;
4. Adopt the attached resolution entitled "A Resolution of The City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements &
CIP 760 Tree Well Grates Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing
a Project Payment Account" (Attachment 3);
5. Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest,
subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
6. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final
completion of the project.
d)REPORT
23-0218
CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR NAMING OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SPACE IN HONOR OF
JEFF DUCLOS AND JULIAN KATZ
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommendation:Staff recommends City Council consider designating a subcommittee to review two
requests for the naming of specified public facilities and outdoor space as follows:
1) Naming a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late
Public Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz; and
2) Renaming the Hermosa Beach Community Garden in honor of former Mayor and
Councilmember Jeff Duclos.
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XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the
status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be
taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The
tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only.
a)23-0249 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS AND CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:
May 9, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 23, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 31, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 13, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 27, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
July 11, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 20, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Joint Meeting with all Boards
and Commissions
July 25, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 8, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 22, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
September 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 26, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 28, 2023 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Mayor Transition Ceremony
October 10, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 24, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 14, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 28, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 12, 2023 - Tuesday - 5:00 PM - Closed Session,
6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 26, 2023 - Tuesday - No Meeting (Dark)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
May 2, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
May 16, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
May 17, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
June 6, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
June 20, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
June 21, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
July 5, 2023 - Wednesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
July 18, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
July 19, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
August 1, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
August 15, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 16, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
September 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
September 19, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
September 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
October 3, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
October 17, 2023 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
November 7, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
November 13, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
November 15, 2023 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Public Works Commission Meeting
December 5, 2023 - Tuesday - 7:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
December 11, 2023 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 20, 2023 - Wednesday - 5:00 PM - Civil Service Board Meeting
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY-SUNDAY AND ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
May 29, 2023 - Monday - Memorial Day
June 19, 2023 - Monday - Juneteenth
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday - Independence Day
September 4, 2023 - Monday - Labor Day
November 23, 2023 - Thursday - Thanksgiving Day
December 25, 2023 - Monday - Christmas Day
January 1, 2024 - Monday - New Year's Day
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City of Hermosa Beach
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Staff Report
23-0234
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Closed Session of April 25, 2023
MINUTES:Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 28, 2023.
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Closed Session of April 25, 2023
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position
of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No.
2:23-cv-1548)
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
RECOGNIZING MIKE LUDWIG FOR HIS SERVICE
ON THE BOARD OF APPEALS
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
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PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 30 - MAY 6
AS MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK
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POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the written communication.
Attachments:
1.Written Communication from Tony Higgins re: Pier Avenue
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Cc:City Council; DG_PlanningCommission; Patrick Donegan; ej@doj.ca.gov; Kevin R. Cody; Carrie Tai
Subject:Written Communication to City Council and Planning Commission on making Pier Avenue Truck Route Closures
Permanedy
Date:Monday, March 27, 2023 2:33:08 PM
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PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT
March 27, 2023
Dear City Council
Planning Commission
Re: Pier Avenue Truck Route Lane Closures - CEQA!
The FIRST part of this written communication will detail concerns about the forthcoming CEQA
Initial-Study that by all accounts will promote the permanent closure of truck route lanes on Pier
Avenue without any assessment of how these lane closures have impacted truck traffic patterns in
residential neighborhoods, especially in North Hermosa.
The Pier Avenue truck route lane closures were permitted two years ago under the emergency-
order to support local businesses during the Covid crisis.
But the associated CEQA Initial Study has been delayed unnecessarily with temporary extension
after extension for over 2 years now and there can be no doubt that the these delays have
inappropriately entrenched the Truck Route Lane Closures while denying potentially impacted
neighborhoods their due process under CEQA.
Additionally, nearly 6 months ago city staff belatedly assured the city council the CEQA Initial-
Study for this project would finally be completed in May of 2023 more than two years after the
Pier Avenue truck route lane closures
But City Staff said much more than that “between the lines”.
City Staff also assured the City Council that not only would the Initial Study be done by In May
2023, the entire CEQA process would be completed THAT SAME MONTH; clearly signaling
that staff had already decided they were not going to do an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Simply stated it would be impossible to compete the initial study in May and then do an EIR.
Rather, at that point it was obvious staff intended to find there were no-significant-impacts to the
truck route lane closures and issue either a Negative Declaration (ND) or the and issue a Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) and find all impacts associated with the truck route lane closures
could be mitigated to a less than significant level.
And city staff decided this before decided this even before the initial study analysis was done.
The optics here are bad but the reality is worse.
Why would the city be so hell-bent on doing an MND or ND and not an EIR?
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Well, one possible reason is city staff IS NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND IN WRITING to
citizen concerns about a ND or MND but THE CITY MUST RESPOND IN WRITING TO
CITIZEN CONCERNS with an EIR!
The SECOND part of this written communication will detail guidance from the California
Attorney General (AG) that any reasonable person can see should apply to the CEQA process for
the Truck Route Lane Closures and demand an EIR.
This is not optional, the facts and the law demand an EIR and I will present evidence of that
below.
And any Initial-Study that doesn’t answer the questions raised in this written communications and
fails to call for an EIR is fatally-flawed.
Moreover, there can be no doubt if you read the AG guidance that the “fair argument” and
“substantial evidence” standards apply directly to the Pier Ave Truck Route Lane Closures Initial-
Study and any subsequent MND or ND and these arguments demand an EIR.
The LAST part of this written communications details what I believe is evidence our City’s long
standing Duplicity and even Malfeasance affecting the 27th street neighborhood the city council
needs to make that right.
The goals of my Written-Communication are simple.
First, ensure the City Council is aware of the AG GUIDANCE related to the fair argument and
substantial evidence standards.
Second, do everything in my power ensure an EIR is done consistent with the California
Attorney’s guidelines.
Third ensure any associated Health, Safety or Quality of Life impacts to the 27th street
neighborhood are fairly measured, analyzed and fully mitigated.
ATTORNEY GENERAL GUIDANCE:
The California Attorney General has issued clear guidance to Lead Agencies saying that the “fair
argument” and “substantial evidence” standards apply to any CEQA Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) or Negative Declaration (ND).
This is beyond dispute.
This guidance can found at:
https://oag.ca.gov/environment/ceqa/litigation-settlements
The council must understand what the fair argument standard is and how it applies, if it is to
properly discharge its authority as a Lead Agency .
In the context of CEQA the fair argument standard means that if a “fair argument” can be
made that a project may have a significant direct or indirect effect on the environment
(including health, safety or quality of life), an EIR SHALL be prepared even though there may
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be other substantial evidence that the project will not have a significant effect (CEQA
Guidelines § 15064(f)(1)).
Definition: an “indirect impact” is any impact separated from the project by space or time.
It carries the same weight as a direct impact.
Substantial Evidence means enough relevant information and reasonable inferences from this
information that a fair argument can be made to support a conclusion, even though other
conclusions might also be reached.
This is exactly the case for the Pier Avenue Truck Route Lane Closures project.
A fair argument can be made that the closure of truck route lanes have shifted more and more
large trucks from Pier Avenue to 27th street. This is a common sense inference.
Truck route lane closures on Pier will impact 27th street since it is clearly the most viable option
to Pier Avenue.
And, 27th street is a steep ,narrow residential street in a densely packed residential neighborhood;
and it is simply NOT suited for additional truck traffic.
If the truck route Lane Closures on Pier Avenue implemented under covid emergency orders are
made permanent the degradation of 27th street will continue and likely accelerate as the
downtown recovers and truck traffic to and from Plaza businesses AND to/from construction sites
all over the westside use 27th street instead.
I believe this is a potentially significant CUMULATIVE unmitigable impact and therefore
demands an EIR for the following reasons.
Consider:
A. 27th is likely well over CNEL noise levels for R2 neighborhoods specified in the General Plan
based on data taken from multiple noise meters and provided to the city. The city has received
many complaints about excessive traffic noise on 27th. The city has also not released traffic noise
data or reports from the somewhat disingenuous traffic noise measurements taken several months
ago that chose monitoring points that actually substantially minimized the actual traffic noise
levels.
This concern was detailed in a previous email that I will be be happy to resend if you have any
doubts about the voracity of this claim. .
B. Significant truck vibration problems exist on 27th at Morningside Drive because of a poorly
designed water recovery ditch that trucks slam over hundreds of times a day; often sending
palpable shock waves through my house.
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Complaints of excessive truck traffic vibration have been ignored for years and likely exceed the
General Plan vibration levels of significance at nearby residential property lines according to my
IPhone accelerometer.
But the city has steadfastly refused to fix this or even measure the vibration.
C. Significant intersection queuing problems routinely occur on 27th street and Gould (aka 27th)
adjacent to Valley Park that have been documented in countless photographs I’ve sent to the
council and city staff.
1/4 mile backups at our stop signs occur many times a week and can occur any day of the week
and on weekends.
D. Exhaust Soot & Tire Dust thickly layer our bushes on 27th but NOT bushes 26th or 28th
street.
These carcinogens can be seen coating our interior walls if street facing windows are left open.
I brought evidence to one council meeting in the form of green lemon from a tree on our street
that was thickly coated & crusted with toxic exhaust soot and carcinogenic tire dust.
Can reasonable inferences that there may be a Near Roadway Pollution Problem problem on 27th
be made. You bet. Has any action been taken? HELL NO!
Lemonade anyone?
And my vegetable garden in my front yard; abandoned because of exhaust soot and tire dust lining
the edibles.
E. 27th is far to steep, narrow and densely packed with residential homes and sensitive receptors
to serve as a downtown truck route or the main route for heavy trucks going to construction sites
all over the westside.
Pictures below show heavy trucks running within 10 feet of property lines, doors and windows.
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F. We are now approaching 10,000 vehicles a day including ~ several hundred heavy commercial
trucks per day mostly destined for the downtown business district or construction sites all over the
westside, not locations in NW Hermosa as specified in the 2017 General Plan.
What it boils down to is 27th street wealth and quality of life is being transferred to Pier Avenue
business and property owners while a 2 year long unnecessary delay in the CEQA Initial study has
left residents of 27th holding the bag by denying them the TIMELY access to due process under
CEQA.
Many discretionary projects over the years that have shaped conditions on 27th including but are
not limited to the widening and redesign of Gould Ave, the closure of several local streets in NW
Hermosa over the years, the opening of Vista Elementary in the past couple of years, a steady
stream of downtown curb buildouts that have made it harder for trucks to make turns downtown
encouraging them to take routes other than Pier Ave to access the downtown business district &
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Plaza Businesses, the Herondo Truck berm project, the new one way designation of 26th that has
brought considerably more cross traffic and honking at 27th and Morningside and now the Pier
Avenue Truck Route Lane Closures.
And the lack of any meaningful truck volume data, traffic noise and vibration data on our
extremely busy road segment is by design not by accident or mistake.
And it will only get worse as we exit covid, grow the downtown and enter the summer season.
Since the city has no comparative truck traffic data, any CEQA analysis of the indirect impacts to
27th from truck route lane closures; it follows the city must start with meaningful CNEL noise
level measurements on 27th, taken at peak noise locations NOT locations likely to produce the
least amount of residential traffic noise as was recently done .
I detailed this in a previous email that I will be happy to forward to any concerned party.
Moreover the frequency and time distribution of traffic related “impulse noise” (eg LN>70dba)
are required since they are known to cause significant sleep disturbances also impact the overall
health of residents in our neighborhood.
These impulse noise levels are completely out of control on 27th and efforts to mitigate this have
been non existent with not a single noise infraction ticket on 27th while 50 or so have been issued
elsewhere in Hermosa.
27th’s steep narrow roads are now the the goto access-road for modified exhaust vehicles wanting
to parade their obnoxiously loud vehicles on Hermosa Ave.
The AG guidance specifically calls out impulse-noise measurements.
These obnoxiously loud vehicles certainly don’t want to light-up the Pier Avenue police station so
it makes sense to use 27th.
The health implications of traffic noise are well known and detailed in this widely cited peer
reviewed WHO article that I have provided the city council and the city’s Environmental Analyst
on many occasions, only to be consistently ignored.
This peer reviewed & widely cited scientific report details these health consequences and this
and/or similar reports must be considered in any meaningful Health Assessment.
https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/43316/E92845.pdf.
Intersection queuing problems already exist and 1/4 mile backups at stop signs on 27th are almost
a daily occurrence.
These intersection queues must be measured and mitigated before throwing more trucks our way.
Near Roadway Pollution measurements are needed to accurately assess the health consequences.
MALFEASANCE & DUPLICITY:
Malfeasance:
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An act that is illegal AND causes physical or monetary harm to someone else. Malfeasance is
intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful, especially by officials or public employees.
Duplicity:
Duplicity is used to describe someone who intentionally misleads people, especially by saying
different things to different people or acting in different ways at different times.
Someone once said “Duplicity is the slippery slope to Malfeasance”.
In the URL below our City Attorney says words to the effect that COMMERCIAL Trucks should
only use 27th street or Gould avenue adjacent to Valley Park if they are serving NORTHWEST
Hermosa business or NORTHWEST Hermosa construction sites.
THAT was the conclusion of the HB City Attorney in his September 2018 letter interpreting both
the HB 2017 General Plan & local traffic laws.
SEE Section D. of the City Attorney letter below.
https://hermosabeach.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=6799268&GUID=87C045C9-6FD6-
4C7E-9092-D215B22B0C4B
Per the HB City Attorney’s 2018 letter 27th was NOT meant to be a truck route serving Plaza
Businesses OR Construction Trucks serving job sites all over the westside.
27th was meant to be a local collector road servicing NW Hermosa businesses and construction
sites.
BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS?
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27th street at Morningside.
This “No Commercial Vehicles” sign was placed at 27th street westbound at Morningside Drive
around 1985 and is one of many duplicitous actions the city has taken over the years related to
heavy truck traffic that impact our neighborhood.
To better make this point, two different Public Records Requests (PRR) have proven that not a
single ticket has ever been issued for a truck using 27th, despite the fact that THOUSANDS OF
HEAVY TRUCKS USE 27th EVERY WEEK to access businesses and construction sites that are
not in NW Hermosa.
Moreover despite the fact that there are several of these “No Overweight Commercial Vehicles”
signs posted throughout NW Hermosa; my public records requests have confirmed the HBPD has
never issued a single ticket for violating these signs anywhere in the city. EVER!
AND, is duplicity is a slippery slope to malfeasance?
Think about former Police Chief McKennion who said in an email referring to these No
Commercial Trucks signs:
“Tony, I don’t what I can do to convince you, we do follow trucks on 27th and we do issue
tickets”.
Well my PRR this was a boldface lie.
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No tickets for Overweight Trucks or Direct Route Violation have been issued on 27th street or
anywhere in Hermosa, EVER!
You can check with the City Clerk on that.
Moreover, please also consider there is not a single-point on PCH where 27th street is the shortest
route downtown but the city hasn’t taken a single step to mitigate or enforce violations of the
Direct Route Laws, EVER!
You need further evidence of Malfeasance?
Well consider the 2017 General Plan.
See yellow circle!
Each Road Segment analyzed for traffic noise, vibration and intersection queuing in the 2017
General Plan is enumerated below.
There was simply no sane reason for the city to have have excluded the 27th street from the 2017
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General Plan’s road segment analysis.
It is the 2nd busiest east west road segment in the city west of Pacific Coast Highway, second only
to Pier Avenue.
PROOF: Councilman Dulcos commented in a 2016 email to me that the noise and traffic
problems on 27th was a well known and long standing problem.
The City Council can’t pretend they didn’t know about traffic noise and truck problems on 27th
So why did the City Council approve a draft General Plan that excluded 27th from the 2017
General Plan’s road segment analysis?
This is no accident but rather part of a long term effort by the city to sweep the impacts of Heavy
Truck Traffic on our neighborhood under the carpet.
Then consider that 27th Street between Morningside & Manhattan is a steep, narrow heavily
utilized road segment, densely packed with homes and because of this AND the fact that cars and
trucks run less than 2 feet from the sidewalK and in some cases less than 10 feet from our doors
and windows, our neighborhood is especially vulnerable to truck and vehicle noise, vibration and
near roadway pollution.
But for some reason the city council felt it was ok to exclude 27th from the General Plan’s road
segment analysis.
27th was designed as a residential street, not an Avenue, Boulevard or a defacto truck route
serving the entire westside.
There are dozens of sensitive receptors on westbound 27th that must be considered in terms of
redirecting truck traffic flows.
Moreover, 27th is not the most direct route to the business district or the south west side of
Hermosa Beach from any point on PCH or from any of the local freeways.
And what about the General Plan’s mitigation and monitoring program?
It’s supposed to be actuated when road segment traffic noise levels likely exceed the established
levels of significance for our residential neighborhoods?
Well city has done little if anything to effectively implement increased enforcement and traffic
calming mitigation measures.
Moreover the city couldn’t produce a single record documenting any traffic calming or increased
enforcement mitigation or monitoring on 27th street.
Also, consider Modified exhaust Vehicles and large SUVs routinely scream up and down our
street at all hours of the day and night at nearly twice the speed limit and the Hermosa Beach
Police Department has not been able to produce a record of a single speeding or loud exhaust
ticket on our road segment in the last 5 years.
In my view our City Council is abrogating it’s responsibility if it fails to apply the fair argument
and substantial evidence standards to the Initial Study and demand an Environmental Impact
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Report.
Finally, please consider this carefully. It may well be that the westbound incline of 27th is no
longer compatible with residential use and residents and prospective buyers have a right to know
that.
Anthony Higgins
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Staff Report
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
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REPORT 23-0230
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday,March 28,2023 regular
meeting.
Attachment:
1.March 28, 2023-Regular Meeting Minutes
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Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
Mayor
Ray Jackson
Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Massey
Councilmembers
Dean Francois
Rob Saemann
Mike Detoy
5:00 PMTuesday, March 28, 2023
Closed Session - 5:00 PM
Open Session - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois,
Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present:5 -
Absent:0
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
No public comment was provided on the Closed Session agenda.
23-0199a)MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on March 14, 2023.
23-0147b)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Jaime Ramirez v. City of Hermosa Beach
WCAB Number: ADJ13868846
WCAB Number: ADJ15354438
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23-0148c)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Stephen Dewitt v. City of Hermosa Beach
WCAB Number: ADJ12393541
23-0149d)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Michael Garafano v. City of Hermosa Beach
WCAB Number: ADJ12189383
23-0203e)CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL:
Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open
session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Granite Re, Inc. DBA Granite Surety Insurance Company v. City
of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 2:23-cv-1548)
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Jackson recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
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6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jackson called the Open Session to order at 6:16 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trent Larson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum.
Mayor Jackson, Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, Councilmember Francois,
Councilmember Saemann, and Councilmember Detoy
Present:5 -
Absent:0
IV. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided a Closed Session Report. No
reportable action was taken.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS - UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Mayor Jackson announced two Mayor's Conversations and Cleanup
events. On April 1, the community is invited to South Park to discuss the
City's Housing Element and help paint PARK after-school program
classrooms. On April 30, volunteers will participate in a beach cleanup with
the South Coast Botanical Garden and discuss the Parks Master Plan.
Mayor Jackson invited the community to the Community Coffee with
Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi event on April 15.
VI. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tempore Massey to approve the agenda as amended to hear Municipal Matters
in the following order: 14a., 14d., 14b., and 14c. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
VII. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
23-0195a)PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF SYMPATHY HONORING
THE MEMORY OF RICHARD MCCURDY
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Mayor Jackson invited Cathy McCurdy to the podium and presented a
certificate of sympathy honoring the memory of Richard McCurdy.
b)23-0196 PARKS MASTER PLAN: NEXT STEPS BY
RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC.
Zachary Mueting with RJM Design Group, Inc. provided a presentation and
introduced project manager John Jones.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
VIII. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Suja Lowenthal provided a City Manager Report.
a)23-0192 POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Police Chief LeBaron provided a Police Chief Update.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Police Chief LeBaron responded to the Councilmember comments.
IX. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE
PUBLIC
In Person Public Comment:
Donna Rubelmann
Stanley Richardson
Trent Larson
Mike Winn
Xavier Haase
Doug
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
Matt McCool
Kent Allen
a)23-0200 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
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Councilmember Detoy to receive and file the written communication.The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
X. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Mayor Jackson asked the staff questions in response to public
participation.
Public Works Director SanClemente provided information about the
Leadership Hermosa project.
City Attorney Donegan provided information about the 5G cell tower.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided additional information about the 5G cell
tower.
a)23-0193 UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES
AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES
Councilmember Saemann provided an update on the Sister Cities
Association activities regarding the annual visit on April 10 and the
Skechers shoe donation to children from the Sister City.
Mayor Jackson attended the South Bay Cities Sanitation District meeting
and the California Contract Cities Association meeting. He provided
comments about the all-girls flag football team being recognized as a C.I.F.
sport; On Saturday, the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation hosted
Hearts of Hermosa; You Are Enough 5K; and reminded the community to
report issues on the Go Hermosa application.
Councilmember Francois provided an update about his attendance at the
Los Angeles Roundtable on LAX Noise and South Bay Cities Council of
Governments General Assembly.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided an update on his attendance to the South
Bay Cities Council of Governments General Assembly.
XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore
Massey to pull agenda items "g", "m", and "n" for separate discussion and
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approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
23-0202a)WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES ON THE AGENDA
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
b)REPORT
23-0191
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
c)REPORT
23-0164
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
d)REPORT
23-0155
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
e)REPORT
23-0157
CITY TREASURER’S REPORT AND CASH BALANCE REPORT
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
f)REPORT
23-0158
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
h)REPORT
23-0174
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
i)REPORT
23-0170
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2023 AND
SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2023
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
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A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
j)REPORT
23-0169
PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
k)REPORT
23-0159
APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT
LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
l)REPORT
23-0161
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE SAFE
CLEAN WATER PROGRAM FOR HERMOSA BEACH
PARKING LOT GREENING PROJECT (CIP 682)
(Environmental Program Manager Douglas Krauss)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
o)REPORT
23-0131
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-1459 OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.10.040 PARAGRAPH (A) TO
INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF TITLE 15, “BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION” AND CHAPTER 8.24 NOISE CONTROL IN
LIST OF VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION
PROCEDURES
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Enactment No:
p)REPORT
23-0163
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-1460 OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 1.06
(OFFICIAL SEAL AND LOGO OF THE CITY) OF TITLE 1 (GENERAL
PROVISIONS) OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REGULATE THE USE OF CITY INSIGNIA AND FINDING THE SAME
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
XIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M.
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a)REPORT
23-0172
APPROVAL OF NEW 2023 IMPACT LEVEL II SPECIAL EVENT
(Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa provided a staff report.
Event representative Mark Paaluhi provided comments.
Mayor Jackson provided comments.
There was no In-Person public comment.
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
The event representative Paaluhi provided information to address the
public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to approve the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission's recommendation to include a new Impact Level II special event,
USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials, on the Volleyball Courts north of the Pier
from Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June 22, 2023, on the 2023 Special Events
Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XIV. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a)REPORT
23-0175
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA INCREASING PARKING METER
RATES AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
City Attorney Patrick Donegan presented the staff report.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
In Person Public Comment:
Raymond Dussault
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
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Matt McCool
Laura Pena
Kent Allen
The City Council deliberated on this item.
Councilmember Massey suggested moving the meter start time to 8 a.m.
and providing an annual early bird sticker at $180 a year to park at all
meters from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The City Council continued deliberation on this item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Saemann to 1. Introduce and waive first reading of an ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach,
California Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Finding the Same Exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act" with a start time of 8:00 a.m. for
parking meters in the City; and 2. Direction to staff to create an annual parking
pass for parking meter spaces only during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Early Bird Sticker at a fee of $180 per year, and to implement the sale of this
parking pass. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, and Saemann3 -
No:Francois, and Detoy2 -
Absent:0
d)REPORT
23-0198
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF REGARDING A DRAFT
ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 12.16
OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A
PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING AND RETAIL PROGRAM
(Environmental Program Manager Doug Krauss)
Environmental Program Manager Doug Krauss presented the staff report.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Environmental Program Manager Krauss responded to Council comments.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal responded to Council comments.
In Person Public Comment:
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Kathy Knoll
Ray Dussault
John David.
Bill Mathews
Dana Ireland
Ed Hart
Virtual Public Comment:
Tony Higgins
Jessica Accamando
Matt McCool
Laura Pena
Mr. Saemann
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
The Council continued deliberation on this item.
The City Council recessed at 10:46 p.m.
The City Council returned from recess at 10:53 p.m.
City Clerk Maravilla conducted a roll call and announced a quorum.
All members were present.
The Council continued deliberation on this item.
There was consensus that live entertainment will be heard separately at a
later date.
There was City Council consensus on the following:
1.Up to 500 square feet of additional space added to existing
encroachments for a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
2.Plaza businesses to close at midnight, on-street establishments to
close at 11:00 p.m.
3.Combine old and temporary encroachments administratively.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Detoy to extend the meeting to 12:45 a.m. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
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Absent:0
b)REPORT
23-0154
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE HERMOSA BEACH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS’ BUREAU TO MANAGE
AN ANNUAL STREET POLE BANNER PROGRAM
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi presented the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Deputy City Manager Crespi responded to Council comments.
No Public Comment provided.
Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jessica Accamando
provided information.
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
Councilmember Detoy provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to authorize the Public Works Director to execute and the City Clerk to
attest the proposed encroachment permit for a period of one year subject to
approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager to direct the
extension of the permit up to two additional one-year periods. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
c)REPORT
23-0173
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE OPIOID
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AND TO ALLOCATE SETTLEMENT
FUNDS TO BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi presented the staff report.
Director of Well-Being Services with Beach Cities Health District,
Jacqueline Sun, provided additional information.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
City Attorney Donegan provided comments.
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Deputy City Manager Crespi provided additional information.
There was no In-Person public comment.
Virtual Public Comment:
Dency Nelson
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Francois to authorize City Manager to opt into future opioid settlement
agreements, and direct the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to
implement the action; and authorize City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with Beach Cities Health District to use its share of settlement
dollars to support opioid abatement or remediation uses.The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
e)REPORT
23-0160
APPOINTMENT OF A CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
TO SERVE ON THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE BOARD
(Environmental Program Manager Douglas Krauss)
Enviromental Program Manager Krauss presented the staff report.
No public comment provided.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Massey provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember
Francois to appoint Mayor Pro Tem Massey as the representative to serve on the
Clean Power Alliance Board and direct the City Manager to designate Doug
Krauss as the alternate representative. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
g)REPORT
23-0176
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF MARCH 20, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Councilmember Saemann provided comments.
There was no Public Comment for this item.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as
of March 20, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
m)REPORT
23-0197
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION-THREE UPCOMING VACANCIES
FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
City Clerk Maravilla presented the staff report and clarified there are only
two upcoming vacancies for the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Resources Commission.
Councilmember Francois provided comments.
City Manager Lowenthal provided comments.
Councilmember Massey provided comments.
The City Council agreed to conduct interviews on June 7th.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tempore Massey, seconded by
Councilmember Francois to direct staff to immediately advertise and request
applications from qualified applicants for two Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources Commission vacancies for the term ending June 30, 2027; and
schedule the presentation of applicants and applicant interviews on or before the
regular City Council meeting on June 7, 2023 with the option to make an
appointment on the same date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
n)REPORT
23-0194
PLANNING COMMISSION-TWO UPCOMING
VACANCIES FOR THE TERM
ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
There was no Public Comment for this item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Detoy, seconded by Councilmember
Saemann to direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from
interested parties for two Planning Commission vacancies for the term ending
June 30, 2027; and schedule the presentation of applicants and applicant
interviews on or before the regular City Council meeting on June 7, 2023 with the
option to make an appointment on the same date.The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye:Mayor Jackson, Massey, Francois, Saemann, and Detoy5 -
Absent:0
XV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Detoy requested an information item regarding federal,
state, and local regulations related to cell towers. Councilmember Francois
supported this item.
Councilmember Detoy requested an item to name the bike path on
Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of the late Commissioner and
bike advocate Julian Katz. Mayor Jackson and Mayor Pro Tem Massey
supported this item.
Mayor Jackson requested an item about California's new law, AB 43,
which gives cities more control in deciding how speed limits are set. Mayor
Pro Tem Massey and Councilmember Detoy supported this item.
Councilmember Francois requested the discontinuance of conducting roll
call votes. Councilmember Massey provided comments and suggested this
topic be added to a future retreat agenda.
a)23-0201 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 12:57 a.m. in honor of George
Donald Guild and Cassey Charles Rohrer.
Councilmember Francois provided a eulogy for George Donald Guild, also
known as "Don."
Mayor Jackson provided a eulogy for Cassey Charles Rohrer.
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0216
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
CHECK REGISTERS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers.
Attachments:
1.Check Register 3/15/2023
2.Check Register 3/22/2023
3.Check Register 3/27/2023
4.Check Register 3/29/2023
5.Check Register 4/4/2023
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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102074 3/15/2023 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 83901 CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 2.19-3.4.2306827
146-2102-4201 13,190.31
Total : 13,190.3106827
102075 3/15/2023 ALMANZA, EDWARD P 20 CEQA COMPLIANCE CONSULTING SVS/JUL-AUG2217442
001-4104-4201 5,502.50
CEQA COMPLIANCE CONSULT SVS/SEPT-OCT2222
001-4104-4201 1,085.00
Total : 6,587.5017442
102076 3/15/2023 AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY INC 11803D MR#938734 REPAIR/REPLACE DRIVER SEAT #5222728
715-3302-4311 650.00
Total : 650.0022728
102077 3/15/2023 ATHENS SERVICES 14041272 PD SHREDDING SERVICES/MAR2316660
001-2101-4309 54.61
Total : 54.6116660
102078 3/15/2023 BLUMENFIELD, DALTON PO 39128 MEALS FOR BATI COURSE/3.13-3.17.2321651
001-2101-4312 75.00
Total : 75.0021651
102079 3/15/2023 BRAUN LINEN SERVICE Acct 70664 INMATE LAUNDRY SERVICE/FEB2300163
001-2101-4306 287.16
Total : 287.1600163
102080 3/15/2023 BROWN, GARY W Parcel 4182 012 002 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE16089
001-6871 79.76
105-3105 24.61
Total : 104.3716089
102081 3/15/2023 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN 297617 LABOR NEGOTIATIONS/JAN2320054
001-1203-4201 650.00
Total : 650.0020054
102082 3/15/2023 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVICE 7188 MAT REQ 838548 NAMEPLATES/WICKS&WHITNEY00262
001-4101-4305 41.61
Total : 41.6100262
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102083 3/15/2023 CAPITAL WHOLESALE LIGHTING 465446 MAT REQ 854240 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES21720
105-2601-4309 502.74
MAT REQ 854243 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES465693
105-2601-4309 422.21
Total : 924.9521720
102084 3/15/2023 CDWG GK49029 LOANER LAPTOP REPLACEMENT09632
715-1101-5402 854.00
715-1101-5402 79.71
ADDITIONAL ADOBE LICENSESGW8906
715-1206-4201 650.00
HP PRINTER FOR RECORDSHF24323
715-1206-4201 606.28
715-1206-4201 57.60
Total : 2,247.5909632
102085 3/15/2023 COMPLETES PLUS Cust#284080 VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR PARTS/JAN2309436
715-2101-4311 1,960.36
715-2601-4311 183.68
715-3302-4311 66.16
715-6101-4311 212.46
715-3104-4311 -42.00
Total : 2,380.6609436
102086 3/15/2023 CONNOLLY, ELIZABETH Parcel 4188 030 009 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE20407
001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
Total : 157.5420407
102087 3/15/2023 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 639423 MAT REQ 938977/FINGERPRINTING/FEB2300364
001-1203-4251 96.00
Total : 96.0000364
102088 3/15/2023 DEWEY PEST CONTROL Acct 759408 PEST CONTROL/MAR2311449
001-4204-4201 849.00
Total : 849.0011449
102089 3/15/2023 DOVE, GUY PO 39132 FTO COURSE MEALS/3.20-3.22.2319358
001-2101-4312 45.00
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(Continued)Total : 45.00 102089 3/15/2023 DOVE, GUY19358
102090 3/15/2023 EASY READER Stmt 5381 LEGAL ADS/FEB2300181
001-1121-4201 483.00
Total : 483.0000181
102091 3/15/2023 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIP 12408 CLEAN & VIDEO INSPECT SEWERS/MAR2307853
160-3102-4201 6,387.50
Total : 6,387.5007853
102092 3/15/2023 ENCODEPLUS, LLC 2395 ORDINANCE CODIFICATION22221
001-1121-4201 1,332.00
Total : 1,332.0022221
102093 3/15/2023 EPIC BUSINESS ESSENTIALS, LLC SI00471395 MAT REQ 768533/OFFICE SUPPLIES16742
001-1201-4305 13.01
Total : 13.0116742
102094 3/15/2023 FRONTIER 323-155-6779-0822065 FIBER OPTIC LINE/FEB2319884
715-1206-4201 227.44
Total : 227.4419884
102095 3/15/2023 FRONTIER 310-318-9210-0827185 PD JAIL BREATHALYZER/MAR2319884
001-2101-4304 96.70
Total : 96.7019884
102096 3/15/2023 FRONTIER 310-372-6373-0311045 PERSONNEL FAX LINE/FEB2319884
001-1203-4304 72.21
PERSONNEL FAX LINE/MAR23310-372-6373-0311045
001-1203-4304 86.32
Total : 158.5319884
102097 3/15/2023 FRONTIER 310-379-0652-1216195 EOC LANDLINES/FEB2319884
001-1201-4304 82.91
Total : 82.9119884
102098 3/15/2023 FRONTIER 310-372-6186-0831895 2ND FL CITY HALL FAX LINE/FEB2319884
001-1121-4304 15.31
001-1141-4304 15.32
001-1201-4304 15.31
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102098 3/15/2023 (Continued)FRONTIER19884
001-1202-4304 15.32
001-1203-4304 15.31
Total : 76.5719884
102099 3/15/2023 GATES, GEORGE H Parcel 4188 012 089 STREET LIGHT PROPERTY TAX REBATE21346
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6121346
102100 3/15/2023 GRAINGER 9608956430 MAT REQ 938724/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES10836
715-6101-4311 208.08
MAT REQ 938650/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9635213003
001-4204-4309 35.83
Total : 243.9110836
102101 3/15/2023 GROH, MARK LEE HB-036 CITATION HEARING SERVICES/MAR2321597
001-1204-4201 240.00
Total : 240.0021597
102102 3/15/2023 HERM BCH YOUTH BASKETBALL 2003666.003 REFUND-RELEASED RESERVATION DATES00715
001-2111 1,148.00
Total : 1,148.0000715
102103 3/15/2023 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS AND ASSC SIN022100 SALES TAX REV ANALYSIS FOR BALLOT07547
001-1202-4201 5,500.00
Total : 5,500.0007547
102104 3/15/2023 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Acct Ending 5596 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/FEB2303432
001-3104-4309 3,342.93
001-3104-5405 267.91
001-3302-4201 295.58
001-4204-4309 616.84
001-6101-4201 1,026.63
001-6101-4309 1,765.22
161-3109-4309 200.21
Total : 7,515.3203432
102105 3/15/2023 JONES, KEVIN PO 39138 MEALS FOR FTO CLASS/3.6-3.10.2322327
001-2101-4312 75.00
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(Continued)Total : 75.00 102105 3/15/2023 JONES, KEVIN22327
102106 3/15/2023 KUSHINS, SUSAN PO39167 REFUND FOR DUPLICATE DOG LICENSE22863
001-3202 16.00
Total : 16.0022863
102107 3/15/2023 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 02212 2023 LOCAL STREET&ROAD NEEDS ASSESSMENT00842
001-1101-4315 300.00
Total : 300.0000842
102108 3/15/2023 LONG, MICHAEL A.Parcel 4182 023 018 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE21410
001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
Total : 157.5421410
102109 3/15/2023 MCBRIDE, RYAN PO 39142 MEALS FOR FTO CLASS/3.6-3.10.2322328
001-2101-4312 75.00
Total : 75.0022328
102110 3/15/2023 MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 290701 AMBULANCE TRANSPORT SERVICES/FEB2320898
001-1201-4201 27,000.00
Total : 27,000.0020898
102111 3/15/2023 MILLER PLANNING ASSOCIATES LLC 20007-0223-27 ZONING&SUBDIV ORDINANCE UPDATE/FEB2321660
150-4105-4201 9,642.50
Total : 9,642.5021660
102112 3/15/2023 NAKAMOTO, JOSHUA PO 39145 MEAL FOR FIREARM CLASS/3.31.2322053
001-2101-4317 15.00
Total : 15.0022053
102113 3/15/2023 NETRIX LLC CI-005781 IT SUPPORT SERVICES/MAR2311539
715-1206-4201 16,364.21
DATTO SERVICES - INFINITE CLOUD/FEB23SI-000853
715-1206-4201 1,957.55
Total : 18,321.7611539
102114 3/15/2023 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 300473441001 MAT REQ 838549/OFFICE SUPPLIES13114
001-4201-4305 50.61
MAT REQ 838549/OFFICE SUPPLIES300474328001
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102114 3/15/2023 (Continued)ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC13114
001-4201-4305 48.39
MAT REQ 838584/OFFICE SUPPLIES300690399001
001-2101-4305 65.22
MAT REQ 838547/OFFICE SUPPLIES300817287001
001-4101-4305 27.57
001-4201-4305 27.56
001-4101-4305 2.62
001-4201-4305 2.62
MAT REQ 838547/OFFICE SUPPLIES300858107001
001-4101-4305 8.50
001-4201-4305 8.49
001-4101-4305 0.81
001-4201-4305 0.80
MAT REQ 838547/OFFICE SUPPLIES300858109001
001-4101-4305 8.00
001-4201-4305 7.99
001-4101-4305 0.76
001-4201-4305 0.76
MAT REQ 791095/OFFICE SUPPLIES300993544001
001-1202-4305 37.33
001-1208-4305 121.88
001-1202-4305 3.54
001-1208-4305 11.58
Total : 435.0313114
102115 3/15/2023 ONWARD ENGINEERING 6777 INSPECTION SVS/SKECHERS TUNNEL/FEB2321596
001-2148 8,960.00
3-PHASE AT&T UTILITY PROJECT/FEB236778
001-2159 3,740.00
Total : 12,700.0021596
102116 3/15/2023 POSTMASTER Permit#460 ANNUAL PERMIT FEE FOR CITATION MAILING18447
001-1204-4305 290.00
Total : 290.0018447
102117 3/15/2023 PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GuarantorID600000285 MAT REQ 938978/PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL01911
001-1203-4320 337.00
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(Continued)Total : 337.00 102117 3/15/2023 PROVIDENCE MEDICAL01911
102118 3/15/2023 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTING ASSOC 526092 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS19904
001-2101-4201 880.00
Total : 880.0019904
102119 3/15/2023 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC849616 DEDICATED INTERNET SERVICE/MAR2322179
715-1206-4201 1,020.00
Total : 1,020.0022179
102120 3/15/2023 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 79516 MAT 854239 KEYS FOR ENGINEERING13255
001-4204-4309 8.21
Total : 8.2113255
102121 3/15/2023 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1079 WINDOW ENVELOPES FOR PARKING PERMITS21153
001-1204-4305 362.68
001-1204-4305 29.20
Total : 391.8821153
102122 3/15/2023 SAFEWAY INC VONS Acct 150882 REFRESHMENTS/CLEANING SUPPLIES/FEB2316425
001-4601-4308 109.40
001-1203-4201 78.17
Total : 187.5716425
102123 3/15/2023 SANTA MONICA UCLA MED CENTER 23324251 SART EXAM17817
001-2101-4201 1,029.00
Total : 1,029.0017817
102124 3/15/2023 SBCU VISA 0062363939189 CC MARAVILLA/MUNICIPAL CLERKS CONF MAY 202303353
001-1121-4317 487.80
OFFICE SUPPLIES0479233-768266 CC
001-1121-4305 32.31
001-1121-4305 3.07
WRAP NEEDED FOR PARKING LOT A1002675.00 CC
001-3104-5405 294.60
001-3104-5405 27.99
HOLLYWOOD BOWL EXCURSION DEPOSIT10757546 DEPOSIT CC
001-4601-4201 729.00
SOAP DISPENSERS120123111 CC
001-4204-4309 150.52
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102124 3/15/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
001-4204-4309 14.30
EV TRAINING/BEEDY&PONCE166174 CC
001-4202-4317 558.00
001-4202-4317 -100.00
PORTABLE CLEAN ROOM FOR WARPPING ITEMS2002925-2029022 CC
001-3104-5405 655.48
001-3104-5405 62.27
SANDWICHES FOR STAFF2099988 CC
001-4601-4308 370.00
WATER TUMBLER FOR TAI & WHITNEY2793076463 CC
001-4101-4305 25.00
001-4201-4305 25.00
001-4101-4305 2.38
001-4201-4305 2.37
MEMBERSHIP FEE/MARAVILLA300001766 CC
001-1121-4315 200.00
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR SANCLEMENTE3346619 CC
001-4202-4315 603.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES4943875-5605069 CC
001-1121-4305 34.87
001-1121-4305 3.31
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE CITY YARD5342528-9445002 CC
001-4202-4305 79.88
001-4202-4305 7.59
OFFICE SUPPLIES62443244-2313036 CC
001-4202-4305 411.82
001-4202-4305 28.95
CODE ENFORCEMENT DESK SIGN676477 CC
001-4201-4305 34.78
001-4201-4305 2.66
BARRICADE RENTAL/FEB236863395 CC
001-3104-4309 7.28
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE DECOR723045868 CC
001-4601-4308 104.81
001-4601-4308 11.86
MONITOR ARM7521400-9728248 CC
001-1121-4305 118.99
001-1121-4305 11.30
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102124 3/15/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
LOGITECH MOUSE PAD FOR J WHITNEY7615559-0294630 CC
001-4101-4305 11.98
001-4101-4305 1.13
LABELS&PAPER/PLANNING COMMISSION MAILERS8168855-1951422 CC
001-4101-4305 28.90
001-4101-4305 2.75
RENEWAL OF QSP CERTIFICATION/HOLST887855 CC
001-4202-4315 125.00
RENEWAL OF CA PE LICENSE/HOLST93280 CC
001-4202-4315 180.00
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR THE CITY YARD9916321-8837046 CC
001-4202-4305 338.97
001-4202-4305 32.20
OFFICE CHAIR FOR CDD DIRECTOR TAI9947147-6373042 CC
001-4101-4305 379.99
001-4101-4305 36.10
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE REGISTRATIONBD2098 CC
001-4601-4308 103.00
MEMBERSHIP FEE/MARAVILLAID#37253 CC
001-1121-4315 185.00
SENIOR CENTER MOVIES&MUSIC/FEB23ML0GGN1BZ3 CC
001-4601-4328 10.99
SENIOR CENTER CLOUD STORAGE/FEB23ML0GH6W5ZZ CC
001-4601-4328 0.99
DINNER FOR PLANNING STAFF BEFORE MEETINGPO 39192
001-4101-4305 99.22
001-4101-4305 8.33
ROCKS FOR CENTER MEDIAN ON HERMOSA AVERS-I12733 CC
001-6101-4309 318.72
001-6101-4309 32.67
Total : 6,897.1303353
102125 3/15/2023 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Acct 4251-1921-1 PAINTING SUPPLIES/FEB2317903
001-3104-4309 139.94
001-4204-4309 228.54
Total : 368.4817903
102126 3/15/2023 SIERRA GROUP 140508 CAMERA SOFTWARE GETCURRENT AGREEMENT19150
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102126 3/15/2023 (Continued)SIERRA GROUP19150
715-2101-4201 2,431.67
SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWAL FOR CAMERAS140509
715-2101-4201 3,239.63
Total : 5,671.3019150
102127 3/15/2023 SOURCE GRAPHICS INC 125369 ANNUAL MAINT AGREEMENT FOR PLOTTER13761
715-1206-4201 1,644.80
ANNUAL MAINT AGREEMENT FOR SCANNER125382
715-1206-4201 1,895.00
Total : 3,539.8013761
102128 3/15/2023 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NEWS GROUP Stmt 0000558701 LEGAL NOTICES/JAN2319623
001-1121-4201 1,474.20
MR#632707 LEGAL AD PUBLICATION 2.3.23Stmt#0000560398
001-1121-4323 553.24
Total : 2,027.4419623
102129 3/15/2023 SPCALA 2023-02 ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES/FEB2318821
001-3302-4201 661.00
Total : 661.0018821
102130 3/15/2023 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES 37455 PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR MAINT/JAN2221538
001-3304-4201 183.40
CITY HALL ELEVATOR MAINT/JAN2237456
001-4204-4201 183.40
PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR MAINT/MAR2354216
001-3304-4201 190.06
CITY HALL ELEVATOR MAINT/MAR2354217
001-4204-4201 190.06
Total : 746.9221538
102131 3/15/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0350359 1301 HERMOSA/RRC CONNECTION/MAR2320236
001-2101-4304 149.99
Total : 149.9920236
102132 3/15/2023 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 220230314 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/FEB2308207
160-3102-4201 87.00
SAFE EXCAVATION FEE/FEB2322-2302997
160-3102-4201 36.61
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(Continued)Total : 123.61 102132 3/15/2023 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT08207
102133 3/15/2023 UNITED SITE SERVICES 114-13528188 TOILET RENTAL/SOUTH PARK/FEB2318753
301-8669-4201 1,878.46
PORTA POTTIES@SOUTH PARK FOR HBSD/FEB23INV-00187835
301-8669-4201 659.47
Total : 2,537.9318753
102134 3/15/2023 UPTIME COMPUTER SERVICE 32728 MONTHLY PRINTER MAINTENANCE/APR2304768
715-1206-4201 587.38
Total : 587.3804768
102135 3/15/2023 YANG, ANN PO3 9194 REIMB FOR COUNCIL MEETING DINNER 2-27-2318707
001-1101-4305 92.68
Total : 92.6818707
102136 3/15/2023 ZUBER, BRENT PO 39155 MEALS AT USE OF FORCE INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL21393
001-2101-4312 225.00
Total : 225.0021393
6975667 2/1/2023 DEPT OF HEALTH CARE SRVS/GEMT GEM0323AE4Y QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE OCT-DEC2221347
001-1201-4251 6,804.00
Total : 6,804.0021347
Bank total : 155,184.95 64 Vouchers for bank code :boa
155,184.95Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 64
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 12 inclusive, of the check
register for 3/15/2023 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 3/15/2023
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102137 3/22/2023 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CO OP 230227 TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM - CARDS/FEB2311437
145-3404-4201 1,936.06
145-3853 -91.00
Total : 1,845.0611437
102138 3/22/2023 AQUA FLO SI12074675 MAT REQ 938767 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES09366
001-6101-4309 116.69
MAT REQ 938765 IRRIGATION SUPPLIESSI2074358
001-6101-4309 147.27
MAT REQ 938766 IRRIGATION SUPPLIESSI2074360
001-6101-4309 193.17
Total : 457.1309366
102139 3/22/2023 AT&T 960 461-1985 555 7 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR2300321
001-2101-4304 240.54
Total : 240.5400321
102140 3/22/2023 AT&T MOBILITY 287298411168X0310202 PD/CSO CELL PHONES/LPR CAMERAS/FEB2313361
001-2101-4304 1,557.64
001-3302-4304 85.52
715-2101-4201 117.60
EOC MANAGER CELL PHONE/FEB23287301168383X0310202
001-1201-4304 49.24
Total : 1,810.0013361
102141 3/22/2023 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 960461 CITY ATTNY SVS/GENERAL/FEB2320942
001-1131-4201 20,171.50
CITY ATTNY SVS/PUB RECORDS REQ/FEB23960462
001-1131-4201 3,800.00
CITY ATTNY SVS/LAND USE/FEB23960463
001-1131-4201 1,086.50
CITY ATTNY SVS/FANGARY V CITY HB/FEB23960464
705-1133-4201 12,378.07
CITY ATTNY SVS/HBPO ASSOC/FEB23960466
705-1133-4201 4,147.00
CITY ATTNY SVS/ICRMA V CITY HB/FEB23960467
705-1133-4201 4,583.00
CITY ATTNY SVS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/FEB23960468
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102141 3/22/2023 (Continued)BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP20942
001-1131-4201 4,962.50
CITY ATTNY SVS/PW CONSTRUCTION/FEB23960469
001-1131-4201 19,320.00
Total : 70,448.5720942
102142 3/22/2023 BOB BARKER COMPANY, INC.INV1880898 PRISONER MATERIALS08763
001-2101-4306 50.61
001-2101-4306 4.82
Total : 55.4308763
102143 3/22/2023 BROMBEREK, CLARENCE S Parcel 4185 002 018 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY2320475
001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
Total : 157.5420475
102144 3/22/2023 CAPITAL WHOLESALE LIGHTING 465917 MAT REQ 854244 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES21720
105-2601-4309 889.72
Total : 889.7221720
102145 3/22/2023 DIGENOVA, NICOLAS PO39236 MEAL FOR FIREARM TRAINING 3.31.2322862
001-2101-4317 15.00
REIMBURSEMENT/FIREARMS TRAININGPO39237
001-2101-4317 330.00
Total : 345.0022862
102146 3/22/2023 DONNOE & ASSOCIATES, INC 9840 HR/APPLICANT TEST RENTALS FOR PSO 3/9/2317868
001-1203-4201 580.00
Total : 580.0017868
102147 3/22/2023 EAN SERVICES LLC Citation#43018686 OVER PAYMENT REFUND17120
001-3302 83.00
Total : 83.0017120
102148 3/22/2023 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP 8-071-05307 MAT REQ 938980 SHIPPING SERVICES01962
001-1203-4305 153.00
Total : 153.0001962
102149 3/22/2023 FEDEX OFFICE 101600014866 MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCIL06293
001-1101-4305 3.78
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102149 3/22/2023 (Continued)FEDEX OFFICE06293
MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCIL101600014930
001-1101-4305 7.56
MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCIL63763ED44C30
001-1101-4305 2.63
MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCIL7F963ED44DA0
001-1101-4305 2.63
MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCILBD463ED44EO0
001-1101-4305 2.63
MAT REQ 768535 PRINTING SVS FOR COUNCILE1563ED44B20
001-1101-4305 2.63
Total : 21.8606293
102150 3/22/2023 FRANCO, MATTHEW PO39238 SUPERVISORY COURSE MEALS/4.10-4.21.2320265
001-2101-4312 150.00
Total : 150.0020265
102151 3/22/2023 FRANCOIS, DEAN PO 39239 REIMB/AGENDA PACKET PRINTING 2.28.2322778
001-1101-4305 18.90
001-1101-4305 1.80
TR953 CLOSEOUT/CA CITIES ACADEMY FEB 1-3PO 39240
001-1101-4317 56.92
TR959 CLOSEOUT/ICA SEMINAR FEB 3-5, 2023PO 39241
001-1101-4317 132.31
REIMBURSEMENT PARKING@LEAGUE MEETINGPO 39242
001-1101-4315 10.00
Total : 219.9322778
102152 3/22/2023 FRONTIER 209-190-0013-1206175 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR2319884
001-2101-4304 921.48
Total : 921.4819884
102153 3/22/2023 FRONTIER 323-155-6779-0822065 FIBER OPTIC LINE/MAR2319884
715-1206-4201 227.44
Total : 227.4419884
102154 3/22/2023 GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS 2023-001 NEW EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS22096
001-2101-4201 3,926.22
NEW EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS2023-002
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102154 3/22/2023 (Continued)GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS22096
001-2101-4201 3,981.33
Total : 7,907.5522096
102155 3/22/2023 GODINEZ, VANESSA PO 39211 MARIE CALENDARS PI DAY REIMBURSEMENT22574
001-1203-4305 245.88
Total : 245.8822574
102156 3/22/2023 GRAINGER 9644379456 MAT REQ 632604/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES10836
161-3109-4309 333.82
Total : 333.8210836
102157 3/22/2023 HAJOCA CORPORATION S167657407.001 MAT REQ 938764 PLUMBING SUPPLIES13330
001-6101-4309 75.63
Total : 75.6313330
102158 3/22/2023 HERNDON RECOGNITION 4558247 EMPLOYEE SERVICE RECOGNITION GIFT10517
001-1203-4305 1,375.04
Total : 1,375.0410517
102159 3/22/2023 IK CONSULTING, LLC IK-HB0223 ACCELA CONSULTING SERVICES/FEB2322222
715-4201-4201 72.50
Total : 72.5022222
102160 3/22/2023 JACKSON, RAYMOND PO 39245 TR 951 CLOSEOUT/LEGISLATIVE TOUR JAN8-1121776
001-1101-4317 949.69
TR960 CLOSEOUT/SACRAMENTO MEETING JAN 29PO 39246
001-1101-4317 124.65
TR956 CLOSEOUT/ICA SEMINAR FEB 3-5, 2023PO 39247
001-1101-4317 134.93
TR952 CLOSEOUT/MAYOR CONF JAN 16-20,2023PO 39270
001-1101-4317 1,838.57
Total : 3,047.8421776
102161 3/22/2023 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTI 23410850 ANNUAL FIRE ALARM MONITORING/COMM CTR13061
001-4204-4321 853.51
Total : 853.5113061
102162 3/22/2023 LA CO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT 232277BL MAT REQ 939377/INMATE MEALS/FEB2300151
001-2101-4306 244.40
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(Continued)Total : 244.40 102162 3/22/2023 LA CO SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT00151
102163 3/22/2023 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING INC 15028 MAT REQ 838587 PD UNIFORMS/JULIEN20771
001-2101-4314 13.23
MAT REQ 838587 PD UNIFORMS/YOUNG15044
001-2101-4314 52.92
MAT REQ 838587 PD UNIFORMS/SORIANO15164
001-3302-4314 793.45
MAT REQ 838587 PD UNIFORMS/FLORES15165
001-2101-4314 88.09
MAT REQ 838587 PD UNIFORMS/LEBARON15234
001-2101-4314 67.61
Total : 1,015.3020771
102164 3/22/2023 LAURA MECOY COMMUNICATIONS LLC 2223 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER SVS/FEB2320347
001-1201-4201 6,524.19
157-2702-4201 675.81
Total : 7,200.0020347
102165 3/22/2023 LAW OFFICE OF C PATRICK HAMBLI 8143 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/BONANO/FEB2322299
001-1203-4201 173.25
Total : 173.2522299
102166 3/22/2023 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.187400 BIOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR BIRD SURVEY22801
115-8195-4201 1,567.05
Total : 1,567.0522801
102167 3/22/2023 MARK'S LOCK AND SAFE, INC.0000036364 MAT REQ 874084/PW ADMIN SECURITY KEYS11919
001-1202-4305 84.73
Total : 84.7311919
102168 3/22/2023 MARQUEZ-VIRAMONTES, MARIA PO 39250 MEAL WHILE AT TRAINING COURSE 3.15.2322038
001-2101-4314 15.00
Total : 15.0022038
102169 3/22/2023 NAKAMOTO, JOSHUA PO 39251 REIMBURSEMENT/FIREARMS TRAINING 3.31.2322053
001-2101-4317 330.00
Total : 330.0022053
102170 3/22/2023 NETRIX LLC CI-005246 IT SUPPORT SERVICES/FEB2311539
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102170 3/22/2023 (Continued)NETRIX LLC11539
715-1206-4201 16,364.21
Total : 16,364.2111539
102171 3/22/2023 NV5, INC 315817 GREENWICH VILLAGE UUAD/JAN2321033
001-2133 2,177.50
GREENWICH VILLAGE UUAD/FEB23320073
001-2133 1,702.50
Total : 3,880.0021033
102172 3/22/2023 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 303426574001 MAT REQ 838585/OFFICE SUPPLIES13114
001-2101-4305 56.46
MAT REQ 838586/OFFICE SUPPLIES303747766001
001-2101-4305 62.51
Total : 118.9713114
102173 3/22/2023 OLYMPIC AUTO CENTER 14414 MAT REQ 938741/AUTO REPAIR HB-500093
715-2101-4311 130.00
MAT REQ 938743/AUTO REPAIR HB1K914415
715-2101-4311 2,963.97
Total : 3,093.9700093
102174 3/22/2023 PARS 52612 ALT RETIREMENT PLAN ADMIN FEES/JAN2314693
001-1101-4112 7.24
001-1141-4112 1.21
001-1201-4112 2.41
001-1204-4112 7.24
001-2101-4112 2.41
001-3302-4112 18.10
001-4101-4112 8.45
001-4201-4112 4.83
001-4202-4112 9.66
001-4601-4112 59.14
Total : 120.6914693
102175 3/22/2023 PLATA, YUNUEN PO 39252 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT/CLI TRAINING18411
001-2101-4317 106.63
Total : 106.6318411
102176 3/22/2023 PUBLIC SAFETY ALLIANCE PO 39253 CONTRABAND CONCEALMENT COURSE/MARQUEZ18899
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102176 3/22/2023 (Continued)PUBLIC SAFETY ALLIANCE18899
001-2101-4314 150.00
Total : 150.0018899
102177 3/22/2023 RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE PO 39254 POST SUPERVISORY COURSE/FRANCO01070
001-2101-4312 228.00
Total : 228.0001070
102178 3/22/2023 RJ PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL 1072 EXCEPTION SLIPS21153
001-2101-4305 706.98
001-2101-4305 61.96
BUSINESS CARDS/SCHEID1084
001-2101-4201 38.49
001-2101-4201 19.45
Total : 826.8821153
102179 3/22/2023 RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC.35517 PARKS MASTER PLAN MGMT SVS/JAN2322870
301-8538-4201 10,765.28
Total : 10,765.2822870
102180 3/22/2023 ROBINSON, JOAN Parcel 4186 018 015 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY2316276
001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
Total : 157.5416276
102181 3/22/2023 ROCKLER WOODWORKING & HARDWARE 10467535 MAT REQ 632552 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES22669
105-2601-4309 497.63
Total : 497.6322669
102182 3/22/2023 SBCU VISA 00129 CC CALPAC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL03353
001-2101-4315 100.00
NEW EMPLOYEE BANQUET BEVERAGES00962929 CC
001-2101-4305 65.72
001-2101-4305 4.69
WATER FOR COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY00982152 CC
001-3302-4201 19.47
PD WATER DELIVERY/FEB2303B0034513168 CC
001-2101-4305 612.70
CAPE CONFERENCE/SMITH12014 CC
001-2101-4317 350.00
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102182 3/22/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
ACCIDENTAL PERSONAL CHARGE1678581 CC
001-2101-4317 180.74
TESLA MODEL Y FLOOR & TRUNK MATS2125112 CC
715-2101-4311 315.94
715-2101-4311 22.91
CLEANING MATERIALS2152684-7191464 CC
001-2101-4305 20.89
001-2101-4305 1.98
DETECTIVE JACKET/MCDERMOTT22718378 CC
001-2101-4314 97.59
DETECTIVE JACKETS/BLUMENFIELD & ZUBER22924130 CC
001-2101-4314 132.99
001-2101-4314 12.16
SUPERCHARGER FEES/JAN233000D0009792725 CC
715-2101-4311 102.36
SUPERCHARGER FEES/FEB233000D0010278905 CC
715-2101-4311 92.23
SUMMIT REGISTRATION/LEBARON349920 CC
001-2101-4317 220.00
OFFICE MATERIALS4798344-5001855 CC
001-2101-4305 109.60
001-2101-4305 26.36
LUNCH MEETING W/ CHIEF TOMATANI4837550058 CC
001-2101-4305 111.62
CABINET FOR COURT LIASON6910948-2771409 CC
001-2101-4305 173.99
001-2101-4305 16.53
TESLA HANDS FREE DEVICE ACCESSORY7962538-733057 CC
715-2101-4311 29.99
715-2101-4311 2.85
FTO COURSE MAR 20-22,2023/DOVE8196212 CC
001-2101-4317 466.03
MATERIALS FOR NEW EMPLOYEE BANQUET869031 CC
001-2101-4305 15.10
001-2101-4305 1.43
OFFICE MATERIALS8776447-9241828 CC
001-2101-4305 100.97
001-3302-4305 116.28
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102182 3/22/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
001-2101-4305 9.59
001-3302-4305 11.05
MATERIALS FOR BRIEFING ROOM8864545-3041813 CC
001-3302-4305 15.98
001-3302-4305 1.52
LUNCH MEETING WITH CPAB MEMBER932822 CC
001-2101-4305 86.65
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY DINNER975797 CC
001-3302-4201 163.96
CATERING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE BANQUET990864 CC
001-2101-4305 1,236.25
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY DINNERFEB 21,2023 CC
001-3302-4201 124.00
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY DINNERFEB 28,2023
001-3302-4201 61.20
FASTRAK ACCOUNT REPLENISHMENT/FEB23FEB2023
001-2101-4305 200.00
INTERVIEW&INTERROGATION CLASS/BLUMENFIELIV00679 CC
001-2101-4317 575.00
MODEL Y GLASS ROOF SHADEKD9444T6MN4 CC
715-2101-4201 120.00
715-2101-4201 11.40
ADDITIONAL STORAGE SCHEID/FEB23MSM5V6VF4H CC
001-2101-4305 0.99
ADDITIONAL STORAGE LEBARON/JAN23MXG1LQ4B6H CC
001-2101-4305 2.99
ADDITIONAL STORAGE LEBARON/FEB23MXG1NM27KY CC
001-2101-4305 2.99
COURT LIASON KEYBOARD TRAYPO39086 CC
001-2101-4305 359.00
001-2101-4305 34.11
CSO JACKETSWB1444145742 CC
001-3302-4314 425.19
001-3302-4314 40.39
Total : 7,005.3803353
102183 3/22/2023 SHAW HR CONSULTING INC 007473 HR CONSULT SVS/FEB2318335
001-1203-4201 122.50
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(Continued)Total : 122.50 102183 3/22/2023 SHAW HR CONSULTING INC18335
102184 3/22/2023 SMITH, STARLA PO 39257 MEALS FOR CAPE CONFERENCE/APR 3-7, 202313776
001-2101-4317 75.00
Total : 75.0013776
102185 3/22/2023 SOCAL GAS 170-781-3287 9 YARD CNG FUEL/FEB2300170
715-3104-4310 140.97
715-4204-4310 140.98
715-6101-4310 140.98
Total : 422.9300170
102186 3/22/2023 SOCAL GAS 011 004 5767 8 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 45.86
Total : 45.8600170
102187 3/22/2023 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMM 04302 DISPATCH SERVICES Q4 FY2308812
001-2101-4251 179,581.00
001-3302-4251 19,953.50
Total : 199,534.5008812
102188 3/22/2023 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR SERVICES 53989 PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR REPAIR21538
001-3304-4201 1,142.00
Total : 1,142.0021538
102189 3/22/2023 SPRINT 551834312-255 COMM RES CELL PHONES/FEB2310098
001-4601-4304 60.40
001-4601-4304 10.84
Total : 71.2410098
102190 3/22/2023 STAFFORD HR CONSULTING, LLC 06-009 HR CONSULT SVS/FEB2322586
001-1203-4201 1,200.00
Total : 1,200.0022586
102191 3/22/2023 STERLING ADMINISTRATION 685543 FSA ACCOUNT FUNDING22836
001-1203-4201 6,441.66
Total : 6,441.6622836
102192 3/22/2023 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC.39336 TICKETPRO SUPPORT & SOFTWARE/JAN-APR2320670
001-3302-4201 3,750.00
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(Continued)Total : 3,750.00 102192 3/22/2023 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC.20670
102193 3/22/2023 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 72489479 VOIP PHONES/CITY HALL & PD/JAN2318666
001-1101-4304 18.02
001-1121-4304 46.11
001-1132-4304 13.38
001-1141-4304 26.75
001-1201-4304 123.65
001-1208-4304 6.01
001-2101-4304 396.37
001-4101-4304 80.18
001-4201-4304 98.20
001-4202-4304 160.45
001-4204-4321 13.35
160-3102-4201 13.38
715-1206-4304 13.35
001-1202-4304 64.22
001-1203-4304 53.41
001-1204-4304 80.23
Total : 1,207.0618666
102194 3/22/2023 VERIZON WIRELESS 9929835375 COMM DEV CELL PHONES/FEB2303209
001-4201-4304 132.53
Total : 132.5303209
102195 3/22/2023 VERONICA TAM & ASSOCIATES, INC 3207 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE SVS/OCT-DEC2222824
150-4108-4201 1,800.00
Total : 1,800.0022824
102196 3/22/2023 WESTERN GRAPHIX 57749 EMPLOYEE ID CARDS02873
001-1203-4305 709.20
001-1203-4201 709.19
001-1203-4305 61.71
001-1203-4201 61.70
Total : 1,541.8002873
102197 3/22/2023 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 00228399 STAFF AUGMENTATION FOR COMM DEV/FEB2310703
001-4201-4201 8,456.25
Total : 8,456.2510703
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102198 3/22/2023 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-53545 FY22 SB1029 CDIAC REPORT PREP & FILING15188
001-1202-4201 500.00
Total : 500.0015188
102199 3/22/2023 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 99068 MAT REQ 854445/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE01206
001-3104-4309 963.11
MAT REQ 854447/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE99104
001-3104-4309 624.82
MAT REQ 854446/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE99105
001-3104-4309 624.82
Total : 2,212.7501206
Bank total : 375,118.46 63 Vouchers for bank code :boa
375,118.46Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 63
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 12 inclusive, of the check
register for 3/22/2023 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 3/22/2023
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102200 3/27/2023 SBCU VISA 0E2A7ECB-0013 CC SOCIAL MEDIA MGMT SUBSCRIPTION03353
001-1201-4201 79.00
ACCESSORIES FOR LOANER LAPTOPS1542027-2091449 CC
715-1206-5401 79.93
715-1206-5401 7.59
SUBSCRIPTION/NO-CODE DATABASE/MAR233C711A9D-0006 CC
715-1206-4201 96.00
CITY COUNCIL DINNER 2.28.23654009135 CC
001-1101-4305 372.08
CITY JACKETS FOR HR STAFF68180 CC/PO39078
001-1203-4305 156.45
VALENTINES DAY BREAKFAST BEVERAGES957027 CC
001-1203-4305 121.86
2023 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE969927 CC
001-1203-4305 150.00
ESIGNATURE SUBSCRIPTION PRORATED REFUNDCREDIT33907675 CC
001-1121-4201 -170.96
ST PAT'S DAY PARADE REGISTRATIONEEC94C CC
001-1101-4319 721.00
EMPLOYEE VALENTINES DAY BREAKFASTFeb 14,2023
001-1203-4305 715.00
4 TICKETS FOR ANNUAL GALA/CM & COUNCILPO39002 CC
001-1101-4319 400.00
TICKET FOR ANNUAL GALA/MASSEYPO39116 CC
001-1101-4319 100.00
MEMBERSHIP MEETING REGISTRATION/FRANCOISPO39187 CC
001-1101-4315 50.00
CITY MANAGER LUNCH MEETINGR#988081 CC
001-1201-4305 24.09
CAL OSHA POSTERSSO1713264 CC
001-1203-4305 211.29
HOTEL&BFAST/CA CITIES CM CONF/LOWENTHALTR943 CC
001-1201-4317 558.86
DINNER 2.9/CA CITIES CM CONF/LOWENTHALTR943 CC
001-1201-4317 50.00
LUNCH 2.10/CA CITIES CM CONF/LOWENTHALTR943 CC
001-1201-4317 35.63
HOTEL&DINNER/CA CITIES ACADEMY/FRANCOISTR953 CC
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102200 3/27/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
001-1101-4317 1,239.64
CA CITIES ACADEMY/LUNCH 2.1.23/LOWENTHALTR955 CC
001-1201-4317 45.99
HOTEL&BFAST/CA CITIES ACADEMY/LOWENTHALTR955 CC
001-1201-4317 858.98
LODGING/ICA SEMINAR FEB 3-5,2023/JACKSONTR956 CC
001-1101-4317 1,158.56
HOTEL&BFAST2.5.23/ICA SEMINAR/LOWENTHALTR957 CC
001-1201-4317 710.40
HOTEL/ICA SEMINAR FEB3-5,2023/FRANCOISTR959 CC
001-1101-4317 703.42
Total : 8,474.8103353
Bank total : 8,474.81 1 Vouchers for bank code :boa
8,474.81Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 1
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 2 inclusive, of the check
register for 3/27/2023 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 3/27/23
73
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102201 3/29/2023 ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP 3465.001-21 TRANSPACIFIC FIBER OPTIC EIR/FEB2308614
001-2108 15,088.75
Total : 15,088.7508614
102202 3/29/2023 AT&T 000019656770 PD COMPUTER CIRCUITS/MAR2300321
001-2101-4304 140.14
Total : 140.1400321
102203 3/29/2023 AT&T MOBILITY 287016141723X0212023 PW CELL PHONES/TABLETS/JAN2313361
001-4202-4304 193.00
PW&CD DIRECTOR CELL PHONE/TABLETS/FEB23287016141723X0314202
001-4202-4304 585.00
001-4201-4304 114.73
Total : 892.7313361
102204 3/29/2023 BARROWS, PATRICK PO39216 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.18.2317271
001-4601-4221 2,402.40
INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.28.23PO39285
001-4601-4221 2,254.00
Total : 4,656.4017271
102205 3/29/2023 BEACH KIDS YOGA PO39207 INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT - CLASS 1041722742
001-4601-4221 286.36
Total : 286.3622742
102206 3/29/2023 BEAN, SHIHO Parcel 4188 012 082 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/FY2317196
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.6117196
102207 3/29/2023 BEECASSO LIVE BEE REMOVAL INC 3289 BEE REMOVAL ON GREENBELT @30TH20705
001-6101-4201 425.00
Total : 425.0020705
102208 3/29/2023 BEEDY, JIM PO39232 DISPOSAL OF TIRES FROM CITY YARD21282
715-4206-4201 400.00
Total : 400.0021282
102209 3/29/2023 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS 3087016 MAT REQ 768996/ASPHALT/EMULSION BUCKETS06409
001-3104-4309 199.78
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(Continued)Total : 199.78 102209 3/29/2023 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS06409
102210 3/29/2023 BRUBAKER, ISABEL Parcel 4183 005 062 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/FY2315010
001-6871 132.93
105-3105 24.61
Total : 157.5415010
102211 3/29/2023 CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC 6003103338 COPIER MAINT/PW ADMIN/OCT22-JAN2310838
001-1208-4305 227.73
Total : 227.7310838
102212 3/29/2023 CARPET SPECTRUM, INC.PO38469/PO38902 FLOORING/PD BRIEFING AREA&RESTROOMS08909
001-2101-4201 9,949.00
001-2101-4201 1,762.00
Total : 11,711.0008909
102213 3/29/2023 CDWG HH62585 REPLACEMENT PRINTER FOR BASE 309632
715-3302-5401 349.00
715-3302-5401 52.53
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 ANNUAL RENEWALHP33615
715-1206-4201 50,434.64
Total : 50,836.1709632
102214 3/29/2023 CHARGEPOINT INC IN181416 2023 SUBSCRIPTION/EV CHARGERS @CITY HALL18400
001-3104-4201 690.00
Total : 690.0018400
102215 3/29/2023 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH &51007 LEGAL SVS/UUT LAWSUIT/FEB2221871
705-1133-4201 203.56
Total : 203.5621871
102216 3/29/2023 COLLINS, DENNIS L.PO39218 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.5.2305970
001-4601-4221 4,543.00
Total : 4,543.0005970
102217 3/29/2023 COMPLETES PLUS Cust#284080 VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR PARTS/FEB2309436
715-2101-4311 575.41
715-2601-4311 143.36
715-3302-4311 -199.48
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
(Continued)Total : 519.29 102217 3/29/2023 COMPLETES PLUS09436
102218 3/29/2023 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REPW23031304844 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT ARTESIA BLVD/FEB2300879
001-3104-4251 193.10
Total : 193.1000879
102219 3/29/2023 DAVIS, CHRISTINA PO39219 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.18.2322389
001-4601-4221 12,065.46
Total : 12,065.4622389
102220 3/29/2023 EVANS, MARLIN K.PO39208 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.10.2315059
001-4601-4221 420.00
Total : 420.0015059
102221 3/29/2023 FJR PACIFIC, INC.26377 CITYWIDE PREVENTATIVE AC MAINT/FEB2321217
001-4204-4201 1,750.00
TROUBLESHOOT 2 AC UNITS26383
001-4204-4201 587.00
Total : 2,337.0021217
102222 3/29/2023 FLYING LION, INC.1431 LEASE FOR 2 DRONE KITS/FEB2321402
153-2106-4201 1,500.00
Total : 1,500.0021402
102223 3/29/2023 FRONTIER 20-188-4669-0714985 LANDLINES/COMPUTER LINKS/MAR2319884
001-3302-4304 105.60
001-2101-4304 769.55
001-4204-4321 261.28
001-4202-4304 74.93
001-3304-4304 63.36
001-1204-4304 72.21
715-1206-4304 1,606.98
Total : 2,953.9119884
102224 3/29/2023 FUJISAKI, RANDY PO39295 REGIONAL COYOTE MEETING LUNCH19474
001-3302-4201 479.94
Total : 479.9419474
102225 3/29/2023 GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS 2023-0003 NEW EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS22096
001-2101-4201 3,693.76
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(Continued)Total : 3,693.76 102225 3/29/2023 GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS22096
102226 3/29/2023 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 5147 PHASE 1 RECORD RETENTION SCHEDULE UPDATE22745
001-1121-4201 1,380.00
Total : 1,380.0022745
102227 3/29/2023 GRAINGER 9633848305 MAT REQ 938475/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES10836
715-3104-4311 201.60
MAT REQ 632503/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9650710404
001-6101-4309 49.11
Total : 250.7110836
102228 3/29/2023 HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC.22-0442 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/JUL2214204
001-3104-4201 2,148.36
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/SEPT2222-0600
001-3104-4201 2,452.98
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES/OCT2222-0658
001-3104-4201 2,511.42
Total : 7,112.7614204
102229 3/29/2023 HONDA MD INC, STEPHAN T 00150710 DETAINEE BLOOD DRAWS/JAN2315141
001-2101-4201 340.80
DETAINEE BLOOD DRAWS/FEB2300151815
001-2101-4201 63.60
Total : 404.4015141
102230 3/29/2023 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP INC 86350 DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY/FEB2321849
001-1214-4322 3,430.00
Total : 3,430.0021849
102231 3/29/2023 KAEMERLE, KALYN TR950 PER DIEM/CA PARKS&REC CONF/APR 4-6,202322889
001-4601-4317 150.00
Total : 150.0022889
102232 3/29/2023 LA CO POLICE CHIEFS ASSOC PO39249 LACPCA ANNUAL DUES 202302428
001-2101-4315 500.00
Total : 500.0002428
102233 3/29/2023 LA SUPERIOR COURT - TORRANCE PO39288 CITATION PAYMENT SURCHARGES/FEB2300118
001-3302 41,571.40
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
(Continued)Total : 41,571.40 102233 3/29/2023 LA SUPERIOR COURT - TORRANCE00118
102234 3/29/2023 LEBARON, PAUL TR961 PER DIEM/LACPCA SPRING CONF APR 4-7,202322191
001-2101-4317 25.00
Total : 25.0022191
102235 3/29/2023 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 236482 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/GENERAL/FEB2302175
001-1203-4201 2,016.00
PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/FAULK/FEB23236484
001-1203-4201 7,427.30
PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/BRUNN/FEB23236485
001-1203-4201 2,913.00
Total : 12,356.3002175
102236 3/29/2023 MAGNUM VENTURE PARTNERS PO39220 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.18.2318274
001-4601-4221 5,236.00
Total : 5,236.0018274
102237 3/29/2023 MARK'S LOCK AND SAFE, INC.36367 EMERGENCY FRONT DOOR REPAIR AT CITY HALL11919
715-4204-4201 808.18
Total : 808.1811919
102238 3/29/2023 MESSENGER, JACK R20293 THEATRE DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND22102
001-2111 250.00
Total : 250.0022102
102239 3/29/2023 MONTROY SUPPLY COMPANY 1004355.00 WRAP FOR THE TICKET MACHINES22691
001-3104-4201 624.75
001-3104-4201 59.35
Total : 684.1022691
102240 3/29/2023 NICHOLS, LISA TR946 PER DIEM/CA PARKS&REC CONF/APR 4-6,202319509
001-4601-4317 150.00
Total : 150.0019509
102241 3/29/2023 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 26215 PICKLEBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS/NOV-DEC2218996
301-8619-4201 13,500.00
PICKLEBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS/JAN2326274
301-8619-4201 1,040.00
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(Continued)Total : 14,540.00 102241 3/29/2023 NUVIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE18996
102242 3/29/2023 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 300825933001 CHAIRS FOR BASE 313114
715-3302-5402 1,430.72
715-3302-5402 135.92
CABINETS FOR BRIEFING ROOM300928781001
001-2101-4201 1,156.24
001-2101-4201 179.83
OFFICE SUPPLIES300947383001
001-2101-4305 36.90
001-2101-4305 3.51
NEW OFFICE CHAIR FOR DENNIS HRBOKA301577144001
001-4202-4305 179.99
001-4202-4305 17.10
MAT REQ 838589/OFFICE SUPPLIES302560195001
001-2101-4305 32.37
MAT REQ 838589/OFFICE SUPPLIES302565906001
001-2101-4305 63.69
MAT REQ 632502/OFFICE SUPPLIES302694174001
001-4202-4305 94.40
MAT REQ 791096/OFFICE SUPPLIES302757042001
001-1208-4305 156.04
MAT REQ 939184/OFFICE SUPPLIES303233716001
001-4601-4305 82.15
MAT REQ 838586/OFFICE SUPPLIES305020125001
001-2101-4305 26.70
Total : 3,595.5613114
102243 3/29/2023 PARKS COFFEE CALIFORNIA, INC.70117033/PO37942 PD COFFEE SERVICE/MAR2322071
001-2101-4305 28.11
001-2101-4306 28.12
Total : 56.2322071
102244 3/29/2023 POMERANITZ, EFRAT G.PO39221 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.18.2319853
001-4601-4221 2,142.00
Total : 2,142.0019853
102245 3/29/2023 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 76618 DOOR REPAIR @PARKING STRUCTURE13255
001-3304-4201 195.00
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(Continued)Total : 195.00 102245 3/29/2023 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC13255
102246 3/29/2023 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF 577165 CITY PROSECUTOR SERVICES/FEB2303282
001-1132-4201 16,667.00
Total : 16,667.0003282
102247 3/29/2023 REGIONAL TAP SERVICE CENTER 6018875 SR BUS PASS SALES20061
145-3403-4251 20.00
Total : 20.0020061
102248 3/29/2023 RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE S23-117-ZHRB RECRUIT TUITION/AGUIRRE&FLORES01070
001-2101-4317 2,379.00
Total : 2,379.0001070
102249 3/29/2023 SHATTUCK, NICK TR948 PER DIEM/CA PARKS&REC CONF/APR 4-6,202319508
001-4601-4317 150.00
Total : 150.0019508
102250 3/29/2023 SOUSA, BRIAN TR947 PER DIEM/CA PARKS&REC CONF/APR 4-6,202322890
001-4601-4317 150.00
Total : 150.0022890
102251 3/29/2023 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AUDIO 10839 MAT REQ 938749 WINDOW TINTING18178
715-2101-4311 259.16
Total : 259.1618178
102252 3/29/2023 SOUTHLAND FIRE ALARM GROUP INC 3151423 ANNUAL FIRE ALARM INSPECTION/COMM CTR16339
715-4204-4201 1,600.00
Total : 1,600.0016339
102253 3/29/2023 SPARKLETTS 4472788 032323 MR#939185 DRINKING WATER/COMM RES/MAR2300146
001-4601-4305 174.89
Total : 174.8900146
102254 3/29/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0352413 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/MAR2320236
001-2101-4304 286.80
Total : 286.8020236
102255 3/29/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0088884 PW YARD CABLE/APR2320236
001-4202-4201 161.66
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(Continued)Total : 161.66 102255 3/29/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS20236
102256 3/29/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 4888 30 030 0049969 PD CABLE/MAR2320236
001-2101-4201 81.90
Total : 81.9020236
102257 3/29/2023 SRK PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING 4924 COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY POLOS15398
001-3301-4201 280.00
001-3301-4201 45.55
Total : 325.5515398
102258 3/29/2023 SUPER SOCCER STARS PO39222 INSTRUCTOR PYMTS CLASSES THRU 3.19.2316921
001-4601-4221 2,424.56
Total : 2,424.5616921
102259 3/29/2023 T & G GLOBAL 2604A-DEPOSIT HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN22434
001-3301-4201 6,890.00
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS FOR DOWNTOWN2604B-BALANCE
001-3301-4201 6,890.00
DOWNTOWN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE2732
001-1201-4201 2,850.00
Total : 16,630.0022434
102260 3/29/2023 TIREHUB LLC 33245634 MAT REQ 632855 VEHICLE TIRES21146
715-2101-4311 565.02
MAT REQ 632586 VEHICLE TIRES33245635
715-2101-4311 565.02
Total : 1,130.0421146
102261 3/29/2023 TRIANGLE HARDWARE Acct 1009 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/MAR2300123
001-3104-4309 902.53
001-6101-4309 2,401.88
105-2601-4309 2,135.24
715-4206-4309 477.03
001-2021 162.16
001-2022 -162.16
Total : 5,916.6800123
102262 3/29/2023 ULINE 160926353 EVIDENCE TAPE14007
001-2101-4305 40.00
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102262 3/29/2023 (Continued)ULINE14007
001-2101-4305 17.98
Total : 57.9814007
102263 3/29/2023 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA, PARS #6746019200PO37944 PARS/OPEB CONTRIBUTIONS/MAR2314528
001-1101-4190 54.00
001-1121-4190 640.00
001-1201-4190 2,528.00
001-1202-4190 1,345.00
001-1203-4190 481.00
001-1204-4190 917.00
001-2101-4190 20,242.00
001-3104-4190 861.00
001-3301-4190 105.00
001-3302-4190 2,796.00
001-4101-4190 1,468.00
001-4201-4190 1,270.00
001-6101-4190 1,029.00
105-2601-4190 154.00
160-3102-4190 449.00
715-4206-4190 427.00
001-4202-4190 1,307.00
001-4204-4190 495.00
001-4601-4190 848.00
Total : 37,416.0014528
102264 3/29/2023 UNITED SITE SERVICES 14-13552001 TOILET RENTAL/SOUTH PARK/MAR2318753
301-8669-4201 1,878.46
Total : 1,878.4618753
102265 3/29/2023 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 72517446 VOIP PHONES/COMM RES/FEB2318666
001-4601-4304 104.28
VOIP PHONES/EOC/FEB2372518948
001-1201-4304 42.76
Total : 147.0418666
102266 3/29/2023 VINT, KAMBRIA TR949 PER DIEM/CA PARKS&REC CONF/APR 4-6,202320458
001-4601-4317 150.00
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(Continued)Total : 150.00 102266 3/29/2023 VINT, KAMBRIA20458
102267 3/29/2023 WESTCOR ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.23033-1 LEAD ABATEMENT PLAN FOR PD20885
301-8696-4201 2,729.00
Total : 2,729.0020885
102268 3/29/2023 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 99121 MAT REQ 8254448/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE01206
001-3104-4309 169.63
Total : 169.6301206
2571706 3/21/2023 SOCAL GAS 115 404 6900 1 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 387.82
Total : 387.8200170
3670027 3/28/2023 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 3.28.23A LIABILITY CLAIMS REIMB/FEB2314691
705-1209-4324 70,835.88
Total : 70,835.8814691
3780932 3/28/2023 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 3.28.23B WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 2.27-3.3.2314691
705-1217-4324 70,745.95
WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 3.6-3.10.23Wire Date 3.28.23C
705-1217-4324 4,694.13
WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 3.13-3.16.23Wire Date 3.28.23D
705-1217-4324 11,625.57
WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 3.20-3.23.23Wire Date 3.28.23E
705-1217-4324 5,887.27
Total : 92,952.9214691
6884466 3/27/2023 SOCAL GAS 097 904 5900 3 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 146.15
Total : 146.1500170
6884496 3/27/2023 SOCAL GAS 102 104 5900 3 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 402.28
Total : 402.2800170
6884723 3/27/2023 SOCAL GAS 139 104 4600 7 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 14.79
Total : 14.7900170
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6884745 3/27/2023 SOCAL GAS 141 204 4600 1 CITY-OWNED BLDGS/NATURAL GAS/FEB2300170
001-4204-4303 23.54
Total : 23.5400170
6999563 3/28/2023 DEPT OF HEALTH CARE SRVS/GEMT GEM042398MD QUALITY ASSURANCE FEE 2022 Q321347
001-1201-4251 8,777.16
Total : 8,777.1621347
9169368 3/22/2023 EXXON MOBIL BUSINESS FLEET 87841649 VEHICLE FUEL 2/10/23-3/9/2310668
001-1250 100.61
715-3302-4310 1,757.32
715-4202-4310 413.04
715-2101-4310 5,706.14
715-4204-4310 785.78
715-4206-4310 430.69
715-6101-4310 90.93
715-3104-4310 636.35
Total : 9,920.8610668
Bank total : 483,849.62 77 Vouchers for bank code :boa
483,849.62Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 77
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"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 12 inclusive, of the check
register for 3/29/2023 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 3/29/23
85
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102269 4/4/2023 CDWG HR53870 INK FOR FINGERPRINT MACHINE09632
001-2101-4305 846.51
001-2101-4305 80.42
INK FOR FINGERPRINT MACHINEHR60361
001-2101-4305 677.22
001-2101-4305 64.34
Total : 1,668.4909632
102270 4/4/2023 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES INC 65233 MAT REQ 838588 AMMUNITION FOR PD12735
001-2101-4201 2,386.39
Total : 2,386.3912735
102271 4/4/2023 FLYING LION, INC.1452 LEASE FOR 2 DRONE KITS/MAR2321402
153-2106-4201 1,500.00
Total : 1,500.0021402
102272 4/4/2023 GALL, TINA KATCHEN 001-323 CDBG ADMIN & LABOR COMPLIANCE SVS/MAR2322871
301-8601-4201 2,687.50
Total : 2,687.5022871
102273 4/4/2023 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES Acct ending 5596 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/MAR2303432
001-2101-5401 705.98
001-3104-4201 233.30
001-3104-4309 150.77
001-4202-4305 636.38
001-4204-4309 1,139.28
001-4601-4201 199.59
001-4601-4308 230.39
001-6101-4309 1,433.22
161-3109-4309 260.30
105-2601-4309 -80.33
001-2101-5401 63.27
Total : 4,972.1503432
102274 4/4/2023 LA UNIFORMS & TAILORING INC 15932 MAT REQ 479181 PD UNIFORMS20771
001-3302-4314 49.56
Total : 49.5620771
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102275 4/4/2023 LEARNED LUMBER B797960 MAT REQ 938427/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES00167
001-6101-4309 111.85
Total : 111.8500167
102276 4/4/2023 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES 61260 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES/FEB2318071
001-6101-4201 37,874.16
105-2601-4201 4,148.84
Total : 42,023.0018071
102277 4/4/2023 O'BRIEN BENDER, JEANNE 3-2023 CITY RECORD ORGANIZATION/MAR2322673
001-1121-4201 3,025.00
Total : 3,025.0022673
102278 4/4/2023 PACIFIC FLOOR CO 7141 GYM FLOOR RESURFACING18714
001-4601-4201 2,651.00
Total : 2,651.0018714
102279 4/4/2023 REGISTRAR RECORDER CO CLERK 23-2090 NOV 2022 GENERAL ELECTION02927
001-1121-4251 50,124.39
Total : 50,124.3902927
102280 4/4/2023 SBCU VISA 0875218-4658645 CC SIGN SHOP MATERIALS03353
001-3104-4201 498.26
001-3104-4201 47.32
STRING LIGHTS FOR PIER PLAZA1444499-3740217 CC
105-2601-4309 796.35
105-2601-4309 75.65
2023 ANNUAL CONF/NOWICKI/APR25-28200004440 CC
001-1141-4317 485.00
EXCURSION GOODY BAGS2005436-4080236 CC
001-4601-4308 43.98
001-4601-4308 4.18
WATERFRONT FACILITIES INSPECTION E-BOOK20230316-10165628 CC
001-4202-4305 117.75
EMERGENCY PLUMBING PARTS FOR CIP669220316 CC
301-8669-4201 41.20
301-8669-4201 4.22
LAPTOP BATTERY REPLACEMENT2791143-4825846 CC
001-4202-4305 35.99
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102280 4/4/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
001-4202-4305 3.42
ANNUAL CLERKS CONFERENCE/5.12-5.18.2334751 CC
001-1121-4317 1,063.00
ADVERTISE ASSOCIATE ENGINEER 12/27/202239329 CC
001-1203-4201 475.00
MINUTE BINDER4413154-6938634 CC
001-1121-4305 32.80
PSO ORAL PANEL COFFEE 3.14.23468846 CC
001-1203-4201 29.50
STANDING DESK - K.VINT4755646-3119447 CC
001-1203-4305 173.21
001-1203-4305 16.45
PSO ORAL PANEL BREAKFAST 3.14.2350175 CC
001-1203-4201 57.45
OFFICE SUPPLIES- STANDING DESK6549973-2796253 CC
001-1203-4305 346.00
001-1203-4305 32.88
SIGN SHOP TOOLS6617710-7141040 CC
001-3104-4201 280.00
001-3104-4201 26.60
SIGN SHOP TOOLS6883168-5281023 CC
001-3104-4201 569.97
001-3104-4201 54.15
BARRICADE RENTAL/MAR236896533 CC
001-3104-4309 7.28
BARRICADE RENTAL/APR236930279 CC
001-3104-4309 7.28
WATER FILTERS FOR THE KEURIG8133664-3686612 CC
001-4204-4309 53.96
001-4204-4309 5.16
SIGN SHOP MATERIALS8498543-9108212 CC
001-3104-4201 72.97
001-3104-4201 6.93
PSO ORAL PANEL LUNCH 3.14.23905868 CC
001-1203-4201 209.11
OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR PW ADMIN OFFICE9070631-8642619 CC
001-4202-4305 100.34
001-4202-4305 16.11
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102280 4/4/2023 (Continued)SBCU VISA03353
CPRS DISTRICT TRAINING- REGISTRATION FEEINV-36 CC
001-4601-4317 95.00
SENIOR CENTER MOVIES/MUSIC/MAR23ML0GHQ4MZ0 CC
001-4601-4328 10.99
SENIOR CENTER CLOUD STORAGE/MAR23ML0GJ81TXH CC
001-4601-4328 0.99
EVENT AWARDS: INDUCTEES PLAQUEORDER#31188 CC
001-2130 208.48
OWL BOXESORDER#8037 CC
001-6101-4309 299.00
001-6101-4309 23.92
OWL BOXESORDER#8038518 CC
001-6101-4309 201.94
2 BLUEBEAM MEMBERSHIPS/NGUYEN&HOLSTPO 39185 CC
001-4202-4201 600.00
FAA DRONE EXAM/4 EMPLOYEESPO 39345 CC
001-4202-4317 700.00
TENNIS BALL RECYCLE PROGRAMPO39206 CC
001-1201-4201 600.00
PORTABLE EMERGENCY CAMERAR#386542 CC
001-3304-4309 417.97
SEWER HOSER#625820 CC
160-3102-4309 99.99
160-3102-4309 10.00
PW CONSTRUCTION COSTBOOKWTNJ7I6KF CC
001-4202-4305 189.15
001-4202-4305 15.76
Total : 9,262.6603353
102281 4/4/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0402150 1301 HERMOSA/540 PIER CONNECTION/APR2320236
001-2101-4305 802.45
Total : 802.4520236
102282 4/4/2023 SPECTRUM BUSINESS 8448 30 030 0350359 1301 HERMOSA/RRC CONNECTION/APR2320236
001-2101-4304 149.99
Total : 149.9920236
102283 4/4/2023 STERICYCLE 3006401299 MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL/APR2310412
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102283 4/4/2023 (Continued)STERICYCLE10412
001-2101-4201 82.69
Total : 82.6910412
102284 4/4/2023 SUNWORKS UNITED, INC.30948 SOLRENVIEW MONITORING SUBSCRIPTION20245
715-4204-4201 760.00
SOLAR PANEL OPERATION&MAINT SUBSCRIPTION30951
715-4204-4201 1,101.47
Total : 1,861.4720245
102285 4/4/2023 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 22-2303389 SAFE EXCAVATION FEE/MAR2308207
160-3102-4201 36.61
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT/MAR23320230330
160-3102-4201 109.75
Total : 146.3608207
102286 4/4/2023 UPS 000023R146133 MAT REQ 939380 SHIPPING SERVICES14148
001-2101-4305 70.03
Total : 70.0314148
102287 4/4/2023 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 72518627 VOIP PHONES/YARD/FEB2318666
001-4202-4304 106.95
Total : 106.9518666
102288 4/4/2023 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 72518942 VOIP PHONES/BASE 3/FEB2318666
001-3302-4304 81.21
Total : 81.2118666
102289 4/4/2023 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 72520100 VOIP PHONES/BARD/FEB2318666
001-3304-4304 50.78
Total : 50.7818666
102290 4/4/2023 YUNEX LLC 5620040649 ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/JUL2222715
001-3104-4201 1,047.50
ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/NOV225620041693
001-3104-4201 620.00
ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/DEC225620041975
001-3104-4201 3,804.96
ON-CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINT/FEB235620042394
001-3104-4201 753.08
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(Continued)Total : 6,225.54 102290 4/4/2023 YUNEX LLC22715
1740932 4/4/2023 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 4.4.23 CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT - GARAFANO14691
705-1217-4324 364,976.34
Total : 364,976.3414691
4580932 4/3/2023 ADMINSURE AS AGENT FOR THE Wire Date 4.3.23 WORKERS COMP CLAIMS 3.27-3.31.2314691
705-1217-4324 76,818.10
Total : 76,818.1014691
Bank total : 571,833.90 24 Vouchers for bank code :boa
571,833.90Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 24
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages 1 to 6 inclusive, of the check
register for 4/4/2023 are accurate funds are available for
payment, and are in conformance to the budget."
By
Finance Director
Date 4/4/23
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City Hall
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0233
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
MEMORANDUM REGARDING
REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT,
AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT
FOR MARCH 2023
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
The March 2023 Revenue and Expenditure Reports,and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Report by Project are not available at this time.The reports will be provided as soon as they are
available.
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Staff Report
REPORT 23-0224
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
MEMORANDUM REGARDING CITY TREASURER’S REPORT
AND CASH BALANCE REPORT FOR MARCH 2023
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
The March 2023 City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report are not available at this time. The
reports will be provided as soon as they are available.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0223
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS
(City Treasurer Karen Nowicki)
Recommended Action:
The City Treasurer recommends City Council ratify cancellation of certain check.
Summary:
Please ratify the following request for cancellation of the check listed below:
Check #:101710
Date Issued:1/26/2023
Amount:$28.00
Payee:Mariana Mekari
Vendor did not receive check. The check was
reissued.
Respectfully Submitted by: Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0248
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT
AS OF APRIL 13, 2023
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as
of April 13, 2023.
Number of Projects/Studies by Phase # of Projects
Study/Conceptual Planning 22
Preliminary Design 1
Final Engineering Design 16
Project Approvals/ Bidding 4
Construction 10
Closeout 0
Total Projects 53
Number of Projects/Studies by Completion Timeline # of Projects
1 - Complete by end of FY 22-23 7
2 - Complete in FY 23-24 21
3 - 3 years to completion 10
4 - 5 years to completion 0
5 - TBD 15
Projects/Studies Complete 0
Total Projects 53
Number of Projects/Studies by Category # of Projects
Street & Highway Improvements 19
Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 6
Park Improvements 8
Public Building & Ground Improvements 20
Total Projects 53
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Number of Projects/Studies by Category # of Projects
Street & Highway Improvements 19
Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 6
Park Improvements 8
Public Building & Ground Improvements 20
Total Projects 53
# of Projects
Number of Projects/Studies by Manager Lead
Lucho Rodriguez 2
Stephanie Holst 1
Saad Malim 0
Andrew Nguyen 8
Michelle Licata 4
Jonathan Pascual 7
Jasmine Lopez 5
George Hernandez 5
German Alvarez 3
Magvern By 1
Doug Krauss 4
Lisa Nichols 1
TBD 12
Total Projects 53
Attachments:
Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of April 13, 2023.
Respectfully Submitted by: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Updated 4-13-23 UPDATED FY 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Light Blue indicates projects milestone updates. ADA ComponentCIP No.Project Name Project Budget Project Manager
Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutEstimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
X
101 Hermosa Avenue Greenwich Village Street Realignment 10,000$ TBD
X TBD
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will evaluate potential improvements at the intersections of Hermosa Avenue and Greenwich Village and
Manhattan Avenue and Greenwich Village/27th Street. The project will evaluate opportunities to improve the flow and visibility
for pedestrian, bikes, and vehicles at the two intersections.
Study will also evaluate potential ADA improvements.
X
102 Bus Stops Improvements 1,142,516$ Andrew Nguyen
X 08/24
30% Design in progress. Combined with CIP 193. Spin off project for RRFBs installation at
several crosswalks ahead of full design.
This project will improve bus stops throughout the City.
These improvements will include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible curb ramps, concrete bus pads, crosswalk,
striping improvements, furnishing, and other general improvements within direct vicinity of the bus stops.
108 Pay-By-App Parking Signage 75,000$ Michelle Licata
X 07/23
Construction. Phase 1, awaiting installation of signs for new pay by app parking system at
parking lot A, B, and C.
The implementation of a pay by app system will require the installation of signs that will provide instructions for users and
zone numbers necessary to use the system. The industry recommendation is that at least two signs be installed per block. At
this time, most vendors providing pay by app systems will provide the signs at no additional cost to the City but require City
staff to install them and any additional poles. It is estimated that the City will need approximately 375 signs installed, and 30
new poles installed in some locations due to a lack of existing poles. The installation would occur in areas of the City where
paid parking is currently provided.
109 Utility Box Wrappings (NEW)50,000$ TBD X 02/24
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will add art wrappings around utility boxes around the City. The City has several utility boxes located throughout
the City. Many can be wrapped with decorative art. Some of the boxes are City-owned while others are owned by a third
party. Permission from third party owners will be required to wrap those boxes.
110 Strand Bollards Assessment (NEW)250,000$ TBD X TBD Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will assess the feasibility, permitting, and design of bollards along the Strand to improve safety and security.
111 Gateway and Wayfinding Signs Assessment (NEW)80,000$ Jasmine Lopez
X 08/23
Conceptual Planning. On-call specialist preparing conceptual plans.This project will evaluate gateway and wayfinding signage throughout the City. Recommendations will include locations, sign
content, and refined cost estimates for final design and construction.
X
143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project 75,000$ Lucho
Rodriguez
X TBD
Conceptual Planning. Metro Approved funding of $1.8 million for the City for the project
development phases - PA&ED (Project Approval and Environmental Document) as a result
of Public Work's Measure M application in 2020. Metro has retained the services of their on-
call specialists to assist with the first phase. Preliminary data gathering.
The City has identified a number of complete street project elements that can be implemented to improve mobility,
accessibility, and safety along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) corridor in Hermosa Beach. These elements are described in
the Project Study Report prepared by the City and Caltrans in 2015 and include: Traffic Signal Synchronization, Landscape
Medians, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements/Removal of Utility Impediments, Transit Access
Enhancements, Pedestrian Enhancements, and Aesthetic Enhancements. Collectively, the improvements will address
existing, near-term, and long-range future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations, reducing
instances of unsafe turning movements, create a safe and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders,
and improving the efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.
Improvements will include ADA components to be determined during design.
160 PCH Traffic Improvements
(RECONCILIATION)
343,619$ George
Hernandez
X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May.The purpose of this project is to improve operational mobility along State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) which also
provides operational relief to I-405 by improving operations in a parallel route. The proposed project also includes
improvements including but not restricted to truck turning radius, ADA curb ramps, striping and pedestrian signal
improvements of the segment on PCH between Anita Street and Artesia Boulevard.
Pedestrian signal, crosswalks and ADA curb ramps improvements at the intersections of PCH and Pier Avenue and PCH and
Aviation Boulevard including improvements at intersection to aid trucks turning onto Aviation.
164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street 159,500$ Doug Krauss
X TBD
100% design plans anticipated in June. Preparation of plans and specifications by specialist
(CWE) through grant managed by City of Torrance. Will be applying for additional grant
funds from Measure W.
This project will design and implement Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure on Hermosa Avenue from 4th
Street to Herondo Avenue, which will include a variety of green street design elements. This project is also part of a multicity
green street project lead by the City of Torrance.
X
188 Strand Bikeway and Walkway Improvements at 35th Street 300,000$ TBD
X TBD
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project would provide improved accessibility and connectivity for bicyclists traveling between the Cities of Hermosa
Beach and Manhattan Beach via The Strand at 35th Street.
The project will also consider the addition of a dedicated ADA path to provide greater ADA accessibility to The Strand.
X
191 Annual Street Improvements 1,700,000$ German
Alvarez X 12/23
30% Design in progress. This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of streets at various locations. The project will also repair/replace
deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm
drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.
Improvements will include ADA components to be determined during design.
193 Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements 510,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X 08/24
30% Design in progress. Combined with CIP 102. Spin off project for RRFBs installation at
several crosswalks ahead of full design.
This project will implement rectangular rapid flashing beacons and other measures at several uncontrolled pedestrian
crossings on Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th, 25th Streets and the crossing in front of Clark Building on Valley Drive.
X
194 Annual Striping Improvements 250,000$ Magvern By
X 07/24
30% Design in progress.This project provides traffic striping and pavement marking improvements and modifications throughout the City at various
locations to improve safety and visibility. This project will help address thermoplastic striping needed which the City is not
capable of installing directly.
Improvements will include ADA components to be determined during design.
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Conceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutEstimated Project Completion
Date Current Project Status Project Description
X
195 City Sidewalk Improvements 149,150$ German
Alvarez X 08/23
Award of construction contract anticipated in April at City Council. Combined with CIP 760.This project provides repairs, replacements, and improvements to sidewalks throughout the City at various locations to
maintain and improve safety.
Improvements will include ADA components by increasing sidewalk accessibility to be determined during design.
X
601 Prospect Avenue Curb Ramps 113,710$ Jonathan
Pascual X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Constructing with CIP 606 and 698.This project provides improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in
order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out
together with Project 698.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
X
606 Longfellow Sidewalk Improvements (NEW)98,081$ Jonathan
Pascual X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Constructing with CIP 601 and 698.This project provides improvements and replacement of sidewalk panels along Longfellow Avenue in order to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bid out together with Project 601
and 698.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
X
695 Parking Lot A Improvements 442,260$ TBD
X 07/24
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will consist of upgrading Parking Lot A to meet ADA standards, with improvements including:
• New layout to maximize parking capacity and improve circulation.
• Consideration of the layout of parking spaces on 11th Street and explore incorporating 11th Street parking spaces into the
Lot A pay station system.
• New surfacing and lighting.
• New trash enclosures adjacent to commercial buildings and removal of the trash enclosure and joint compactor.
• Low impact development elements including permeable pavers and landscaping.
Coastal Commission permits will be required.
Improvements will include ADA components to be determined during design.
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698 ADA improvements 71,298$ Jonathan
Pascual X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Constructing with CIP 601 and 606.The project proposes: Improvements and relocation of sidewalks, curb ramps and obstructions along Prospect Avenue in
order to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards. Project to be bided out
together with Project 601.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
760 Tree Well Grates
(RECONCILIATION)
51,068$ German
Alvarez X 08/23
Award of construction contract anticipated in April at City Council. Combined with CIP 195.This project will install iron tree grates in existing tree wells on Hermosa Ave.
417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements - Various Locations 1,998,261$ George
Hernandez X TBD
Final Engineering Design. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications. Applying for
Coastal Commission permit.
This project includes storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the
Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are
needed Citywide. This project will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at 18th Street and 19th Street.
Improvements include for design and construction activities on an annual basis.
421 Annual Sewer Improvements 2,471,388$ Andrew Nguyen
X 03/24
90% Plan and Spec revisions in progress.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
422 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 499,716$ George
Hernandez X 11/23
Project Approvals/Bidding. This project includes storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the
Storm Drain Master Plan. Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are
needed Citywide.
423 Annual Sewer Improvements 248,090$ Andrew Nguyen
X TBD
Conceptual Planning.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan.
424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements 260,146$ George
Hernandez X TBD
Conceptual Planning.Storm drain improvements throughout the City. Locations will be as identified and prioritized per the Storm Drain Master Plan.
Projects will address deficiencies, ponding, and repairs as well as where new storm drains are needed citywide. This project
will also address operational deficiencies at the outfall structures at various locations. Improvements include for design and
construction activities on an annual basis.
438 Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment (NEW)100,000$ Doug Krauss X 01/25
Conceptual Planning.As required by the region’s Enhanced Watershed Management Plan, this project will assess the implementation of a series of
drywells east of PCH between 1st St and 10th St to capture stormwater and dry weather flows within 118 acres of the
Herondo Drain (SMB-6-1) watershed.
X
502 Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail (NEW)550,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X 02/24
30% plan revisions in progress.This project will remove woodchips and construct an accessible pedestrian trail composed of decomposed granite on the
Greenbelt from Pier Avenue to 8th Street.
503 City Park Lighting Assessment (NEW)120,000$ TBD X 02/24 Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will assess light levels and lighting improvements to the City's parks. South Park, Clark Field, and Valley Park.
The project will identify scope of required improvements and cost estimates for final design and construction.
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Date Current Project Status Project Description
538 Citywide Park Master Plan 650,000$ Lisa Nichols
X 02/24
Conceptual Planning. Contract for Project Management Services for Development of the
Parks Master Plan to Catalyst Consulting was awarded July 12, 2022. Preparing master
plan.
The City is seeking to prepare a Parks Master Plan that achieves the following goals:
• Engages the community and local recreational organizations in a dialogue about parks and open space resources in
Hermosa Beach;
• Identifies the current demand/utilization and the future/evolving parks and recreational facility needs for the Hermosa Beach
community;
• Leverages the vision and goals of the recently adopted General Plan and the Community Decision-Making Tool;
• Identifies an appropriate balance between organized and informal recreational activities at the City’s parks and open
spaces;
• Serves as a dynamic useful planning and implementation document that enjoys broad community and political support;
• Provides a comprehensive strategy to maintain, rehabilitate and improve the City’s network of parks, facilities, and open
space assets, including current unfunded park and recreational opportunities;
• Evaluates the effective use of the City’s financial and physical resources and opportunities to fund implementation of the
recommendations in the Master Plan.
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549 Temporary Beach Accessible Routes 30,904$ Jasmine Lopez
X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Roll out mats have been deployed.
Received approved permit from Costal Commission. Concrete pads for roll out mats
constructed. Curb ramps being upgraded and ADA parking being installed.
This project is to continue the City's temporary beach access routes pilot program. Access routes will be established on the
beach at 2nd Street, 11th Street, and 22nd Street.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
603 South Park Slope and Irrigation Repairs 1,700,000$ Jonathan
Pascual X 03/24
Final Engineering Design. Finalizing irrigation and landscaping plans and specifications.
Staff completing grant application for State award for $190K of supplemental funding.
This project will address sloped areas around the playground area at South Park. Funding would be utilized to install interim
measures in order to open up the area to the public while the City pursues more permanent measures for repairs required of
the entire park, including irrigation and landscaping.
X
604 City Wide ADA Improvements (NEW)200,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X 02/24
Project to be incorportated with CIP 502 Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail. Project to include
enhanced crosswalk in front of Clark building and curb ramp upgrandes on Valley Dr and
Ardmore Ave.
This project provides improvements city wide in order to comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the
latest Federal Standards along with the City's Transition Plan being developed.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
610 Fort Lots-O-Fun Wall and Gate Improvements (NEW)100,000$ TBD X 03/24
Conceptual Planning.This project provides necessary improvements and repairs to the existing retaining wall and wooden gate
at Fort Lots-O-Fun. The Project currently includes funding for design of the improvements; construction costs will be further
defined through the design process.
619 Pickleball Court Resurfacing (NEW)150,000$ Jasmine Lopez
X 05/24
50% Plans under review. Previously titled 'Pickleball Court Resurfacing.' This project will resurface and reconfigure the Kelly Courts at Clark Field. The
courts will be restriped and reconfigured and the lights and fencing relocated to meet court standards.
605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment 500,000$ TBD X TBD Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will prepare condition assessment reports for City facilities throughout the City to understand the infrastructure
improvement needs.
607 Record Center Renovation (NEW)160,000$ Jasmine Lopez
X 03/25
Design firm preparing conceptual plans.This project provides necessary safety improvements to the City’s Record Center that is currently housed in the former
shower and locker room area in the lower level of the Community Center. The area is not designed, or properly set up, to be
a Records Center for the City to ensure safe retention and processing of public records. The Records Center is in need of
several improvements to bring the area up to current health and building safety standards, including, but not limited to, new
sprinkler system, new ventilation system, pipe repairs, seismic retrofit of records shelving, and lighting modifications. The
Project currently includes funding for design of the improvements; construction costs will be further defined through the
design process.
609 Downtown Strategic Plan Implementation 350,000$ Andrew Nguyen
X 04/25
Final Engineering Design. Preparing plans and specifications for Pier Plaza catenary lights
and light dimming units.
The purpose of this project is to mitigate safety concerns with lighting improvements for the City’s downtown area. This
project will install catenary lights and dimming units on Pier Plaza.
615 New Corporate Yard Facilities 500,000$ Lucho
Rodriguez X TBD Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability. Prepare RFP for design services.This project is for the design and construction of a new City Yard. The current City Yard is in need of reconstruction. A new
City Yard will provide a safe and functional area for City maintenance crew and staging.
616 Bard Trailer Improvements 150,000$ Stephanie Holst
X 01/24
30% Design in progress.This project will provide improvements to the trailer on Bard Street at City Hall for use by staff and the City.
617 Civic Center Charging Stations (NEW)100,000$ Doug Krauss
X 08/23
Construction.This project will explore the electrical power needs and installation of expanded electric vehicle charging infrastructure to
serve the Police Department fleet on Bard Street, adjacent the Police Department and City Hall. The expanded charging
would include up to 10 new chargers including both Level 2 and Level 3 chargers.
618 Tsunami Siren (NEW)4,700$ TBD
X TBD
Preliminary Design.This grant-funded project will include working with the Emergency Management Coordinator, Los Angeles County Beach and
Harbor to install an outdoor warning siren at the Community Center and possible other locations and integrate the selected
siren and the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lighting System (BEELS) systems into the City's alert and warning software
platform Alert South Bay.
620 City Wide Roof Repair (NEW)240,000$ TBD X 09/24 Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will repair and replace roofs at several City facilities including City Yard, and Lawn Bowling.
621 Comprehensive Downtown Lighting Assessment (NEW)150,000$ Andrew Nguyen X 01/25
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will assess light levels, electric system requirements, and desired lighting improvements (i.e., ornamental,
roadway, pedestrian scale) for the City's Downtown district. The project will identify scope of required improvements and cost
estimates for final design and construction.
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Date Current Project Status Project Description
622 Emergency Power Assessment (STUDY) (NEW)116,450$ TBD X TBD
Study/Conceptual Planning.This grant-funded study will conduct a power needs assessment of critical city infrastructure that would be utilized during a
disaster/emergency such as shelter locations, the emergency operations center among others and provide recommendations
to ensure critical power needs are addressed.
623 Pier Structural Inspection and Evaluation (NEW)300,000$ Michelle Licata X TBD
To be coordinated with structural repairs (CIP 629) and electrical repairs (CIP 660).This inspection and evaluation will be performed in coordination with CIP 629 and CIP 660. Inspection of the pier will be
performed to assess and evaluate structural condition of the pier and provide recommendations for additional repairs needed.
629 Municipal Pier Structural Assessment and Repairs 2,400,000$ Michelle Licata
X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Constructing with CIP 660.Repairs of the municipal pier structural elements including the piles, pile caps, deck and the lifeguard storage room.
660 Municipal Pier Electrical Repairs 900,000$ Michelle Licata
X 05/23
Construction estimated to be completed in May. Constructing with CIP 629.The pier electrical repairs will involve the replacement of existing conduit, junction boxes, connections and wiring so that the
lights can be functional. The project will also eliminate the service box towards the end of the pier and create a new service
connection point for the foghorn at the end of the pier. This project will also include the replacement of the bollard lighting at
the pier with new LED lighting fixtures.
X
669 City Park Restrooms and Renovation 1,438,691$ Jonathan
Pascual X 08/23
Construction. Contractor to prioritize and complete work at Clark Field by April. Construction
per contract is to be completed by mid August, however individual restrooms will be opend
upon completion and full project is estiamted to be completed sooner.
This project consists of construction of new ADA compliant restrooms at Forts Lots-o-Fun, Seaview Parkette, South Park, and
Clark Field. This project also plans to renovate existing restrooms at South Park and Clark Field.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
X
682 Parking Lot D Improvements 1,200,000$ Doug Krauss
X 02/25
Coastal Conservancy Board grant awarded in April 2021. Measure W Grant Funds awarded
May 2022. Staff is finalizing design and developing the bid package for advertisement.
The project will install a rapid electric vehicle charging station, expand bicycle parking and capture and treat storm water run-
off from road and parking surfaces.
Project will include new ADA ramp to the parking lot and new ADA parking spots. Estimated cost of ADA improvements is
$15,000
684 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Renovations 200,000$ TBD
X TBD
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project will add restrooms to the EOC and renovate the adjacent room for future EOC uses. The EOC is located within a
building designated as a historical building, which will require a Certificate of Appropriateness to complete the repairs. This
project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 includes restroom construction including flooring, lighting, wall and ceiling
repairs, painting, new plumbing, and installing fixtures. Phase 2 includes complete room renovation including new flooring,
ceiling, lighting, furnishings, and relocation of Emergency System IT equipment, including a new switch, 2 UPC batteries, and
firewall to support the EOC. Security Improvements to include new key fob locking systems.
X
689 Clark Building Renovations 1,093,743$ Jonathan
Pascual
X 02/24
Design being finalized. On-call design firm finalizing plans and specifications and working to
address comments from the LA Department of Public Health. Project is estimated to go out
to bid for construction by July.
The project proposes:
1. Design, Operational Review
2. Kitchen Remodel - including new commercial appliances, sinks, countertops, lighting, tile, flooring, doors and ADA
upgrades.
3. Restrooms Remodel - including new flooring, fixtures, stalls, sinks, toilets, lighting, and ADA upgrades. Electrical, plumbing,
sewer line upgrades.
4. Install new Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
5. Acoustic panels and new lighting throughout ballroom area.
6. ADA upgrades to entrance building entrance points.
ADA improvements are integral to the project.
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692 14th Street Beach Restroom Rehabilitation 527,515$ George
Hernandez
X TBD
Conceptual Planning. Pending staff availability.This project proposes to construct a new restroom facility which includes replacement of the entire building; restrooms;
appurtenant plumbing; ADA improvements for compliance. This project will also include the replacement of the existing sewer
lift station components which includes 2 submersible pumps; motor control panel; associated plumbing; addition of telemetry
for condition/outage notifications.
New restrooms will be ADA compliant.
696 Police Station Improvements 300,000$ Jasmine Lopez
X 12/23
90% Plan and Spec revisions in progress.This project will include increased security measures and improvements to report writing room, evidence room, and property
room. Police staff has determined there is a need for renovations to the department office for a new layout.
X
699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements 1,362,696$ Jonathan
Pascual X 03/24
90% Plan and Spec revisions in progress.This project provides repairs and improvements to the City's parking structure (Lot C) based on the assessment report from
Study 694 Parking Structure (Lot C) Structural Assessment including structural, elevator, and electrical repairs.
Improvements will include ADA components to be determined during design.
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Staff Report
REPORT 23-0208
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-XX EASEMENT DEDICATION
505 GOULD AVENUE
(Director of Public Works Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Adopt Resolution 23-XX (Attachment 2)accepting the easement deed for a sanitary sewer
easement in connection with the redevelopment of 505 Gould Avenue; and
2.Authorize City Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance (Attachment 4).
Executive Summary:
The subject site,located at 505 Gould Avenue,is a new single-family residential development.The
development site includes an existing City-owned and maintained eight-inch sanitary sewer main
installed on private property.Through the approval process for the new development,Public Works
staff requested the owner of the property to grant a utility easement dedication to the City.If accepted
by City Council,the newly dedicated easement would allow maintenance access to the existing City-
owned sewer infrastructure as shown on the Location Map (Attachment 1).
Background:
There are several areas throughout the City where City-owned sanitary sewer infrastructure was
installed on private property without dedicated utility easements for the City to access or maintain the
infrastructure.Much of the City-owned sanitary sewer infrastructure is 75 to 100 years old,thereby
requiring regular maintenance,updating,and emergency repairs.To maintain the existing City sewer
infrastructure,Public Works maintenance personnel require adequate access and space to perform
the repairs or replacement.Designated utility easements on private property allow the Public Works
Department the necessary access to perform regular maintenance and emergency repairs of the City
-owned infrastructure as needed.
As a standard practice,the Public Works Department requests the owner of any new development
that includes City-owned sewer infrastructure on private property to grant the City a dedicated utility
easement for maintenance and access.The standard utility easement width,where no structures are
permitted to be built or obstruct the dedicated easement,is ten feet.The location of the existing
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permitted to be built or obstruct the dedicated easement,is ten feet.The location of the existing
sewer infrastructure on private property being approximately centered on the northerly property lines
requires a five-foot dedicated easement.
On June 29,2022,the City received an application for the development of a new single-family
residence at 505 Gould Avenue.Architectural and Civil Plans were submitted to the Planning and
Public Works Departments for review and approval.Through its review,the Public Works Department
identified a City-owned and maintained eight-inch sanitary sewer main and access hole located on
the subject private property with no dedicated utility easements.Staff requested that the property
owner grant a utility easement for access and maintenance to the public sewer system.
Analysis:
As a standard practice,the Public Works Department requests the owner of any new development
that includes City-owned sewer infrastructure on private property to grant the City a dedicated utility
easement for maintenance and access.The development of 505 Gould Avenue includes an existing
City-owned eight-inch sanitary sewer main and maintenance access hole on private property.As a
result,staff requested the property owner grant a five-foot utility easement as shown on the
Easement Agreement and legal description.The reduced five-foot utility easement is the result of the
sewer main being located and centered between two neighboring properties.The property owner
granted the utility easement and had a professional land surveyor prepare the attached Easement
deed and legal description (Attachment 3).
Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution accepting the easement deed (Attachment 2)
and authorize the City Manager to sign the Certificate of Acceptance (Attachment 4)prior to
recordation of easement documents.
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:
Infrastructure Element
Goal 1. Infrastructure systems are functional, safe, and well maintained.
Policy:
·1.1 Infrastructure systems plan.Establish and adopt an integrated,holistic systems approach
to guide infrastructure development, improvement, maintenance, and resilience.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Draft Resolution
3. Easement Agreement
4. Certificate of Acceptance
Respectfully Submitted by: Michelle Licata, Associate Engineer
Concur: Lucho Rodriguez, City Engineer
Concur: Director of Public Works, Joe SanClemente
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Recording Requested by:
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, Ca 90277
When Recorded Mail to:
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No charge for recording pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 6103
This is a conveyance of an easement and the consideration and value is $100 or less R&T code 11911
EASEMENT DEED
For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
Jeffrey R. Ackerman, a single man
do(es) hereby grant to the CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, a municipal corporation of Los
Angeles County, State of California, an easement for, and the right to construct, operate,
maintain, repair and use, or to reconstruct, a utility, across that certain real property situated in
said City of Hermosa Beach, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and more particularly
described as follows:
THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 3 AND THE NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 136,
REDONDO VILLA TRACT, IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 9, PAGE 190 OF MAPS, IN THE
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
THE NORTHERLY 5.0 FEET OF SAID LOT 3 AND SAID NORTHEASTERLY 10 FEET OF LOT 1
EXCEPT THAT PORTION WITHIN VALLEY DRIVE
Together with the right to enter upon and to pass and repass over and along said easement
and to deposit tools, implements and other materials thereon, by said City of Hermosa Beach,
its officers, agents and employees and by any contractor, his agents and employees, engaged
by said City, whenever and wherever necessary for the purposes above set forth.
Jeffrey R. Ackerman, A single man
Dated this ___ day of _________________ 20___. Sign: ____________________________
Print: ____________________________
(All signatures must be notarized) Title: ____________________________
Property Address: 505 Gould Avenue
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
APN: 4181-004-003
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E'LY LINE OF LOT 3 10'10'15'A
A 10' EASEMENT FOR STREET, SEWER
& STORM DRAINS RECORDED
AUGUST 20, 1952 IN INSTRUMENT
NO. 1938 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
EXHIBIT "A"
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RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH ACCEPTING THE EASEMENT DEED FOR A SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 505 GOULD
AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby find, order and
resolve as follows:
A. RECITALS:
(i.) The owners of the real property located at 505 Gould Avenue,
Hermosa Beach, CA desire to grant to the City a sanitary sewer easement in
connection with the redevelopment of their property.
(ii.) The City desires to accept the sanitary sewer easement in furtherance
of the public interest.
(iii.) All legal prerequisites to the acceptance of this grant and the adoption
of this resolution have occurred.
B. RESOLUTION:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby
find that all of the facts set forth in the recitals of this
resolution are true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby
accept the grant of a sanitary sewer easement legally
described in the Easement Deed attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause
the Easement Deed to be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _______, 2023.
Raymond Jackson, Mayor
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
Pursuant to Section 27281 of the
California Government Code
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the Easement Deed
dated________, 2023, from__________, a __________, as Grantor thereunder, to City of
Hermosa Beach, a municipal corporation, as Grantee thereunder, is hereby accepted by the
undersigned officer on behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach, pursuant to the authority conferred
by Resolution No. _____________, adopted by City Council on ________, 2023, and the
Grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.
Dated: _________________, 2023 _____________________________
By ____________________________
Suja Lowenthal
City Manager
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REPORT 23-0232
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION
MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2023
(Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 7, 2023.
Attachment:
1.Action Minutes of the March 7, 2023 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission Meeting
Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Manager
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING of the PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION
March 7, 2023 – Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive – 7:00 P.M.
Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
Traci Horowitz, Chairperson
E. Thomas Moroney, Vice Chairperson
Barbara Ellman
Jani Lange
Lauren Pizer Mains
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Moroney, Commissioner Ellman , Commissioner Lange, Commissioner
Pizer Mains, Community Resources Manager Lisa Nichols, Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa, Office Assistant
Kalyn Kaemerle and City Attorney Patrick Donegan.
Absent: Commissioner Lange
IV. Announcements – Upcoming City Events
V. Presentations
Hearts of Hermosa Pre-Event Presentation
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time: (0:03:45)
Erin Smith, Hearts of Hermosa event representative
VI. Community Resources Manager Report
a. Updates Regarding City Council Items Previously on the Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources Advisory Commission’s Agenda
b. Parks Master Plan Monthly Progress Report
VII. Public Participation – Oral and Written Communications from the Public: This is the time for members of the
public to address the Commission on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items
on this agenda as to which public comment will not be taken (Announcements, Community Resources Manager
Report, Consent Calendar items that are not pulled for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items), on written
communications, and to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Public comments on the agenda
items called Announcements, Community Resources Manager Report, Consent Calendar items that are not pulled
for separate consideration and Future Agenda Items will only be heard at this time. Further, comments on public
hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Members of the audience may also speak during discussion
of items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration; during Public Hearings; and, during
discussion of items appearing under Matters for Commission Consideration. All comments from the public under
this agenda item are limited to three minutes per speaker, but this time allotment may be reduced due to time
constraints. The Commission acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be
taken on matters raised in oral and written communications, except that the Commission may take action to
schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding
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City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City
Manager.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time: (00:11:58)
Vince Ray, Torrance resident
VIII. Commissioner Comments: Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments, may ask a question for
clarification or make a brief announcement or report on his or her own liaison or subcommittee roles, activities or
meetings attended.
IX. Consent Calendar
a. February 2023 Activity Report
Motion by Vice Chairperson Moroney to approve item a. February 2023 Activity Report. Commissioner Lange seconded
the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
X. Items Removed from the Consent Calendar for Separate Discussion
b. Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2023
Motion by Vice Chairperson Moroney to correct item b. Action Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 2023 with
the accurate motion for item XII. (a) to read as approval of the California Beach Volleyball Association Volleyball
Tournaments on the Volleyball Courts north of the Pier on Sunday, March 26, Saturday, April 15, Sunday, May 21, and one
additional event date, to be determined, on the 2023 Special Event Calendar Commissioner Pizer Mains seconded the
motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
XI. Public Hearings
a. Approval of New Impact Level II Special Event
• Recommendation: Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission hold a Public Hearing to recommend for approval by City Council the
inclusion of the new Impact Level II special event, USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials on the
Volleyball Courts north of the Pier on Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22 on the 2023
Special Event Calendar.
Motion by Commissioner Lange to approve the new Impact Level II special event, USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Trials
on the Volleyball Courts north of the Pier on Monday, June 19 through Thursday, June 22 on the 2023 Special Event
Calendar. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
XII. Matters for Commission Consideration
a. Approval of the Commencement of Long-term Agreement Negotiations
• Recommendation: Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission recommend to City Council the approval to commence negotiations for Long-term
Agreements with the following organizations:
o Mychal’s Learning Place for the California Great Santa Stroll;
o Great Autos of Yesteryear for the Classic Car Show;
o Jewish Community Center for the Community Chanukah Celebration;
o Fine Arts Group of Hermosa Beach for the Fine Arts Festival;
o Hermosa Beach Education Foundation for the Hearts of Hermosa;
o International Surf Festival;
o Skechers Foundation for the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk;
o Spyder Surf Shops for Spyder Surf Fest; and
o MESP Inc. for the Triathlon.
Coming forward to address the Commission at this time: (0:46:07)
Sam Perotti, Fine Arts Festival event representative
Mike Bell, Fine Arts Festival event representative
Chris Linkletter, International Surf Festival event representative
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Page Saks, Mychal’s Learning Place for the California Great Santa Stroll event representative
Dickie O’Reilly, Spyder Surf Shops for Spyder Surf Fest event representative
Motion by Commissioner Pizer Mains to recommend to City Council the approval to commence negotiations for Long-
term Agreements with the following organizations: Mychal’s Learning Place for the California Great Santa Stroll; Great
Autos of Yesteryear for the Classic Car Show; Jewish Community Center for the Community Chanukah Celebration; Fine
Arts Group of Hermosa Beach for the Fine Arts Festival; Hermosa Beach Education Foundation for the Hearts of
Hermosa; International Surf Festival; Skechers Foundation for the Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk; Spyder Surf
Shops for Spyder Surf Fest; and MESP Inc. for the Triathlon. Commissioner Lange seconded the motion. Motion passed
with a 5-0 vote.
b. Creation of a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee and Retirement of the Special Events Subcommittee
and Community Theatre Subcommittee
• Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission:
o create a Parks Master Plan Subcommittee; and
o retire the Special Events Subcommittee and Community Theatre Subcommittee.
Motion by Commissioner Lange to retire the Special Events Subcommittee. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Motion by Commissioner Ellman to retire Community Theatre Subcommittee. Commissioner Pizer Mains seconded the
motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Motion by Commission Pizer Mains to nominate Vice Chairperson Moroney to serve on the Parks Master Plan
Subcommittee. Commissioner Ellman seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Motion by Commissioner Lange to nominate Commissioner Ellman to serve on the Parks Master Plan Subcommittee.
Chairperson Horowitz seconded the motion. Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
XIII. Future Agenda Items - Requests from Commissioners 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. Commissioners should consider the city's work plan when considering
new items.
a. None
XIV. Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Horowitz at 8:25pm to the Monday, April 17, 2023, meeting.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0205
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE
MONTHLY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the February 2023 Fire and Ambulance monthly
report.
Executive Summary:
City departments generate monthly reports to provide a snapshot of activities performed each month.
Prior to the transition of fire and ambulance transport services to the County of Los Angeles,the
Hermosa Beach Fire Department developed monthly response reports.After the transition,the
monthly report was updated to include Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD)and
McCormick Ambulance information and continues to be uploaded to the website.Staff is currently
reworking the monthly data provided by LACoFD and McCormick based on City Council feedback
and to ensure a complete picture of monthly service activities.The following report provides details
regarding services provided for the month of February 2023.
Background:
At the February 11,2020 Council meeting,City Council requested monthly reports be placed onto the
City Council agenda under consent calendar.On the July 14,2020 City Council agenda,the monthly
reports began to appear. The enclosed report reflects the services for February 2023.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
February 11, 2020
(Regular Meeting)
City Council requested monthly reports be placed onto the
City Council agenda under consent calendar.
July 14, 2020 (Regular
Meeting)
Monthly reports began on City Council consent agenda.
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Discussion:
The February 2023 monthly report provides an overview of services provided by LACoFD and
McCormick Ambulance (Attachment 1:February 2023 LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance Monthly
Report).
Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD)
LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance work together to provide emergency medical services (EMS)to
the Hermosa Beach community.LACoFD has two apparatus stationed at Station 100 including:one
assessment engine (Engine 100)staffed with a Fire Captain,a Fire Engineer,and a Firefighter
Paramedic;and a paramedic squad (Squad 100)staffed with two Firefighter Paramedics.The
paramedic squad (Squad 100)only responds to calls for service exclusively within the City of
Hermosa Beach.It does not provide mutual aid,thereby remaining available for calls within Hermosa
Beach.
Each LACoFD apparatus has the capability to provide basic emergency medical care known as Basic
Life Support (BLS)to medical patients.In addition,the paramedic squad has advanced equipment,
including medications,and responds from within the City to address Advanced Life Support (ALS)
calls, such as a stroke or heart attack.
McCormick Ambulance is one of the emergency medical transport companies within Los Angeles
County.LACoFD does not conduct patient transport;therefore,unincorporated areas are included in
the fire department transport contracts with various providers.Contract cities are responsible for
negotiating and contracting with a medical transport provider for their community.Within the South
Bay,many of the cities have contracted with McCormick Ambulance to conduct emergency medical
transportation including the City of Hermosa Beach.
When LACoFD is dispatched,McCormick Ambulance may also be dispatched as the City’s
emergency medical transportation provider.LACoFD provides life-saving medical care on scene and
continues ALS level care as the patient is transported to a local hospital.In the case of a BLS level
call,monitoring and care are safely provided by one of the two Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMTs) assigned to the responding ambulance.
LACoFD follows industry standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
which outlines call transfer times and total response times.The NFPA standard for call transfer time
is that each call will be answered within 60 seconds 90 percent of the time.Additionally,responding
units are to be enroute within 60 seconds to EMS related calls and 80 seconds for structure fire calls.
NFPA further stipulates that for EMS calls,responding units must arrive on scene within 8 minutes
and 59 seconds 90 percent of the time.
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The February 2023 call transfer report provided by LACoFD indicates that there were no calls that
had a longer transfer time than the NFPA standard.Staff is working with LACoFD to incorporate the
South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC)call transfer time data,currently
provided semi-annually,into the monthly reports.The RCC call transfer data provides information
regarding each call for service from the time that the call first comes into the 9-1-1 system to the time
that it is transferred to LACoFD.
McCormick Ambulance
McCormick Ambulances are staffed by two EMT’s who can provide and transport BLS patients
independently and,with the support of LACoFD paramedics riding in the ambulance,can also
transport ALS patients.
In February 2023,McCormick Ambulance responded to 61 calls for services within the City of
Hermosa Beach.The February 2023 report indicated that 13 calls resulted in delayed Code 3
responses.A Code 3 response is one where the responding emergency units are driving with lights
and sirens to a presumed life-threatening emergency,which is typically classified as an ALS call.
According to the McCormick Ambulance contract,“response time must not exceed eight (8)minutes,
fifty-nine (59)seconds”for a Code 3 incident.Of the 13 delayed Code 3 calls,the average response
time was ten (10)minutes,eighteen (18)seconds with the longest single response time at seventeen
(17) minutes, forty-two (42) seconds.
There were zero delayed Code 2 responses in February 2023.A Code 2 response is one where the
responding emergency units are driving with lights and sirens to an emergency classified as a basic
life support or BLS call.According to the McCormick Ambulance contract,“response time must not
exceed fifteen (15) minutes, zero (0) seconds” for a Code 2 incident.
Staff reviewed the February 2023 McCormick Ambulance monthly report.The following outlines the
reasons for the delayed responses:
·Multiple Calls: (6) The dispatch center received multiple calls at the same time;
·Distance:(2)Based on the location the ambulance begins the response to the City,it could
impact the response time.The City contract does not have a unit permanently stationed within
Hermosa Beach;therefore,the responding ambulance often begins the response outside of
the City; and
·Crew Error: (4) The crew responded to the wrong address.
·APOT:(0)Ambulance Patient Offload Time happens when there are three or more
ambulances at a hospital waiting at least 30 minutes to transfer care of the patient from the
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ambulance crew to the hospital for continuation of care.
·Traffic: (1) The ambulance was delayed by a red traffic light.
McCormick Ambulance demonstrates a continuous effort to detect and correct service level
performance deficiencies by identifying the reason for delayed response times,issuing personnel
performance notices when mandatory response requirements are not met and releasing personnel
upon continued performance issues.McCormick Ambulance also provides training and continuing
education to staff to improve skills and service delivery.
Although the emergency medical transport units arrived on scene within the allowable timeframe for
48 calls in February 2023,patients were provided timely life-saving emergency medical care on
scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics.When LACoFD arrives on scene,it takes
paramedics 5 to 10 minutes to conduct the required treatment protocols prior to commencing
transport with McCormick Ambulance.During the patient treatment phase,the requested ambulance
is typically on scene waiting for the paramedics to complete their treatment protocols even if the
ambulance response is delayed.Los Angeles County Fire Department and McCormick Ambulance
are committed to providing excellent emergency medical care,customer service,and response to the
residents and visitors of Hermosa Beach.
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:
Safety Element
Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors.
Policy:
·5.2 High level of response.Achieve optimal utilization of allocated public safety resources
and provide desired levels of response, staffing, and protection within the community.
Fiscal Impact:
Fire and ambulance services are contracted and accounted for during the annual budget process.
Attachments:
1.Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report-February 2023
Respectfully Submitted by: Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst
Concur: Israel Estrada, Emergency Management Coordinator
Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
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Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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E100 S100 Total
FIRE, EXPLOSION
100 ‐ Fire, other 1 1 0.397%
113 ‐ Cooking fire, confined to container 1 1 0.397%
FIRE, EXPLOSION Total 2 2 0.794%
RESCUE, EMS
300 ‐ Rescue, EMS incident, other 22 19 41 16.270%
311 ‐ Medical assist, assist EMS crew 8 8 16 6.349%
320 ‐ Emergency medical service, other 4 2 6 2.381%
321 ‐ EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 54 48 102 40.476%
324 ‐ Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 1 1 0.397%
353 ‐ Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 1 1 0.397%
RESCUE, EMS Total 90 77 167 66.270%
SERVICE CALL
551 ‐ Assist police or other governmental agency 1 1 0.397%
SERVICE CALL Total 1 1 0.397%
GOOD INTENT CALL
600 ‐ Good intent call, other 11 3 14 5.556%
611 ‐ Dispatched and cancelled en route 27 6 33 13.095%
651 ‐ Smoke scare, odor of smoke 1 1 2 0.794%
GOOD INTENT CALL Total 39 10 49 19.444%
FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL
700 ‐ False alarm or false call, other 2 1 3 1.190%
FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL Total 2 1 3 1.190%
SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE
900 ‐ Special type of incident, other 16 2 18 7.143%
911 ‐ Citizen complaint 12 12 4.762%
SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE Total 28 2 30 11.905%
Grand Total 162 90 252 100.000%
Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023
Incident Type UNIT RESPONSES Percentage
119
DAY OF THE WEEK E100 S100 Total
Sunday 20 13 33
Monday 22 8 30
Tuesday 22 14 36
Wednesday 31 16 47
Thursday 17 6 23
Friday 23 14 37
Saturday 27 19 46
Grand Total 162 90 252
Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside
the City of Hermosa Beach.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023
UNIT RESPONSES
‐
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
E100
S100
120
Ad Hoc Report:
Name:
Date:
Description:
Seizure Date Seizure Time ALI City Answer Secs Call Type ID ALI Class
2/1/2023 18:12:21 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/1/2023 18:13:44 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/1/2023 19:29:25 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2
2/3/2023 00:20:59 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/3/2023 01:16:44 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/4/2023 12:23:52 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/6/2023 14:20:46 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/6/2023 17:16:34 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2
2/7/2023 10:44:08 HMB 3 911 Calls WPH2
2/8/2023 08:31:41 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/8/2023 16:48:43 HERM BCH 54 911 Calls WPH2
2/9/2023 08:08:58 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/9/2023 18:03:44 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/9/2023 23:26:28 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls BUSN
2/10/2023 14:11:48 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/10/2023 18:41:26 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/11/2023 05:07:32 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/11/2023 10:30:27 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/11/2023 13:28:09 HERMOSA BEACH 34 911 Calls WPH2
2/12/2023 16:56:32 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/13/2023 11:58:40 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/13/2023 14:03:32 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/13/2023 21:46:49 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/14/2023 10:18:59 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
2/15/2023 15:47:27 HERMOSA BEACH 1 911 Calls VOIP
2/15/2023 16:21:41 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/16/2023 08:32:46 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/16/2023 18:42:01 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/18/2023 07:14:47 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/18/2023 22:34:34 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/18/2023 22:34:44 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/19/2023 06:02:50 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/20/2023 11:10:40 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/20/2023 16:53:41 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/20/2023 18:53:43 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/21/2023 07:46:26 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/21/2023 08:19:23 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
2/21/2023 09:12:46 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/21/2023 17:55:59 HERM BCH 48 911 Calls WPH2
2/21/2023 17:56:43 HMB 35 911 Calls WPH2
2/21/2023 17:56:51 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2
2/21/2023 17:58:42 HERM BCH 24 Administrative WPH2
2/21/2023 21:26:26 HERM BCH 16 911 Calls WPH2
Hermosa Call Answer Time
3/2/2023
February 2023
Los Angeles County Fire
121
2/22/2023 01:19:45 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 02:29:54 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 09:42:43 HERMOSA BEACH 22 911 Calls W911
2/22/2023 13:07:43 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 17:39:07 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 17:43:51 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 20:03:44 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/22/2023 22:40:04 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/24/2023 09:03:20 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/24/2023 10:06:23 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/24/2023 11:37:36 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP
2/24/2023 11:38:01 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/24/2023 17:48:26 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 06:52:08 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 07:08:58 HERMOSA BEACH 25 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 08:06:29 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 09:28:36 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 12:38:58 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/25/2023 19:55:15 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD
2/25/2023 21:40:03 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls BUSN
2/26/2023 09:16:23 HMB 3 911 Calls WPH2
2/26/2023 13:01:12 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/27/2023 11:49:09 HERM BCH 16 911 Calls WPH2
2/28/2023 11:02:36 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/28/2023 11:04:47 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/28/2023 16:32:13 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2
2/28/2023 22:32:50 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2
Average Call Answer Time (seconds)6
122
TIME OF THE DAY E100 S100 Total
00:00:00 TO 00:59:59 6 2 8
01:00:00 TO 01:59:59 6 4 10
02:00:00 TO 02:59:59 3 2 5
03:00:00 TO 03:59:59 2 2 4
04:00:00 TO 04:59:59 1 1
05:00:00 TO 05:59:59 1 1 2
06:00:00 TO 06:59:59 5 2 7
07:00:00 TO 07:59:59 4 3 7
08:00:00 TO 08:59:59 4 3 7
09:00:00 TO 09:59:59 11 4 15
10:00:00 TO 10:59:59 10 7 17
11:00:00 TO 11:59:59 11 7 18
12:00:00 TO 12:59:59 7 4 11
13:00:00 TO 13:59:59 7 4 11
14:00:00 TO 14:59:59 6 4 10
15:00:00 TO 15:59:59 9 4 13
16:00:00 TO 16:59:59 9 4 13
17:00:00 TO 17:59:59 10 5 15
18:00:00 TO 18:59:59 10 5 15
19:00:00 TO 19:59:59 9 6 15
20:00:00 TO 20:59:59 9 5 14
21:00:00 TO 21:59:59 9 4 13
22:00:00 TO 22:59:59 7 6 13
23:00:00 TO 23:59:59 6 2 8
Grand Total 162 90 252
Note:
Data based on ImageTrendElite apparatus data. Units responses in and outside
the City of Hermosa Beach.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
HERMOSA BEACH
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023
UNIT RESPONSES
‐
2
4
6
8
10
12
00:00:00 TO 00:59:5901:00:00 TO 01:59:5902:00:00 TO 02:59:5903:00:00 TO 03:59:5904:00:00 TO 04:59:5905:00:00 TO 05:59:5906:00:00 TO 06:59:5907:00:00 TO 07:59:5908:00:00 TO 08:59:5909:00:00 TO 09:59:5910:00:00 TO 10:59:5911:00:00 TO 11:59:5912:00:00 TO 12:59:5913:00:00 TO 13:59:5914:00:00 TO 14:59:5915:00:00 TO 15:59:5916:00:00 TO 16:59:5917:00:00 TO 17:59:5918:00:00 TO 18:59:5919:00:00 TO 19:59:5920:00:00 TO 20:59:5921:00:00 TO 21:59:5922:00:00 TO 22:59:5923:00:00 TO 23:59:59E100
S100
123
McCormick Ambulance
February 2023
Total Number of Dispatched Calls
Dispatched Calls Totals
Transported 61
Cancelled 41
Grand Total 102
NOTE: None
61, 60%
41, 40%
Total Dispatched Calls
Transported
Cancelled
124
Calls per the day of the week
Day of the Week Completed Cancelled Total
Sunday 9 5 14
Monday 8 6 14
Tuesday 10 8 18
Wednesday 9 7 16
Thursday 5 2 7
Friday 8 7 15
Saturday 12 6 18
Grand Total 61 41 102
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Completed
Canceled
125
Response by the Time of Day
Time of Day Total Response
00:00:00 TO 00:59:59 4
01:00:00 TO 01:59:59 3
02:00:00 TO 02:59:59 2
03:00:00 TO 03:59:59 2
04:00:00 TO 04:59:59 0
05:00:00 TO 05:59:59 1
06:00:00 TO 06:59:59 1
07:00:00 TO 07:59:59 3
08:00:00 TO 08:59:59 5
09:00:00 TO 09:59:59 4
10:00:00 TO 10:59:59 8
11:00:00 TO 11:59:59 8
12:00:00 TO 12:59:59 4
13:00:00 TO 13:59:59 5
14:00:00 TO 14:59:59 5
15:00:00 TO 15:59:59 5
16:00:00 TO 16:59:59 8
17:00:00 TO 17:59:59 5
18:00:00 TO 18:59:59 8
19:00:00 TO 19:59:59 4
20:00:00 TO 20:59:59 5
21:00:00 TO 21:59:59 5
22:00:00 TO 22:59:59 5
23:00:00 TO 23:59:59 2
Grand Total 102
0123456789
00:00:00 TO 00:59:5901:00:00 TO 01:59:5902:00:00 TO 02:59:5903:00:00 TO 03:59:5904:00:00 TO 04:59:5905:00:00 TO 05:59:5906:00:00 TO 06:59:5907:00:00 TO 07:59:5908:00:00 TO 08:59:5909:00:00 TO 09:59:5910:00:00 TO 10:59:5911:00:00 TO 11:59:5912:00:00 TO 12:59:5913:00:00 TO 13:59:5914:00:00 TO 14:59:5915:00:00 TO 15:59:5916:00:00 TO 16:59:5917:00:00 TO 17:59:5918:00:00 TO 18:59:5919:00:00 TO 19:59:5920:00:00 TO 20:59:5921:00:00 TO 21:59:5922:00:00 TO 22:59:5923:00:00 TO 23:59:59Time of Day
Responses
126
Response Times Within Allowable
Time
Delayed Response Cancelled Total
Code 3: Response
Time of 8:59 or less
14 13 0 27
Code 2: Response
Time of 15:00 or
less
34 0 0
34
Cancelled
Responses
0 0 41 41
Grand Total 48 13 41 102
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City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0212
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
RECEIVE AND FILE LEGISLATIVE POSITION LETTER SUPPORTING
SENATE BILL 381 (MIN) ELECTRIC BICYCLES: STUDY AND LETTER
OPPOSING THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1 RESTRICTING
VOTER’S INPUT AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Receive and file the letter of support for Senate Bill 381,which would direct the Mineta
Transportation Institute at San Jose State University to conduct a study on electric bicycles to
inform efforts to improve the safety of riders and pedestrians (Attachment 1); and
2.Receive and file the letter in opposition of the Taxpayer Protection and Government
Accountability Act Initiative No.21-0042A1,which would make it more difficult for local voters
to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure (Attachment 3).
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach regularly expresses its support or opposition regarding legislative
matters that would have an impact on the City.For matters that pertain to longstanding City goals or
stances previously expressed by Council,the Mayor may sign and submit a letter on the City’s
behalf.Staff recommends City Council receive and file two letters recently prepared and signed by
the Mayor regarding Senate Bill 381 and Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Initiative No. 21-0042A1.
Background:
Senate Bill 381 (Min) Electric Bicycles: Study
For years,the City and the Police Department have worked diligently to ensure bicycle safety through
education and enforcement.In November of 2022,the City launched Bike Smart Hermosa a
coordinated bike safety campaign in response to community concerns about the rapid rise in the
number of e-bikes and other cyclists on City streets and the Strand.The Bike Smart Hermosa safety
campaign aims to help prevent bicycle and e-bike accidents and injuries through engineering,traffic
enforcement and educational outreach on cycling safely.As the City makes efforts to encourage the
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enforcement and educational outreach on cycling safely.As the City makes efforts to encourage the
public to bike safely, legislation will also be an important component of enforcement.
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A1
At its March 22,2022 meeting,City Council adopted a resolution expressing opposition to the
Taxpayer Protection &Government Accountability Act Initiative No.21-0042A1 (Attachment 4).The
proposed initiative limits voters'authority,adopts new and stricter rules for raising taxes and fees,
and makes it more difficult to raise revenue to cover costs of providing services.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
March 22, 2022 City Council adopted a resolution expressing opposition to
the Taxpayer Protection & Government Accountability Act
Initiative No. 21-0042A1
Discussion:
Senate Bill 381 (Min) Electric Bicycles: Study
As the popularity of e-bikes continues to rise,the safety issues associated with this mode of
transportation require further evaluation.Senate Bill 381 would provide the Legislature with the data
needed to make informed decisions on future e-bike legislation by directing the Mineta Transportation
Institute to collect data on e-bikes and report its findings to legislature.
Based on Council’s prior expressed support for e-bike safety and the need for legislation to support
local enforcement efforts,Mayor Jackson signed and submitted a letter of support for Senate Bill 381
and submitted the letter to the bill’s author,State Senator Dave Min.Staff recommends Council
receive and file the March 22, 2023 letter (Attachment 1).
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative No. 21-0042A1
In the state of California,cities use revenues raised from local taxes,fees and charges,and fines to
pay for local services,including,but not limited to,police and fire services,street and sidewalk
maintenance, and recreation programs.
California State law prescribes the process for instituting new,or increasing existing,taxes and fees.
Local governments seeking to institute new,or increase existing taxes and fees are required by law
to comply with a clear public process.The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act
Initiative 21-0042A1 would result in several changes that would impose greater restrictions on local
governments’ ability to raise revenue to cover costs of providing services.
Based on Council’s prior expressed opposition to the initiative,Mayor Jackson signed and submitted
a letter of opposition to the initiative and submitted the letter to the League of California Cities.Staff
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a letter of opposition to the initiative and submitted the letter to the League of California Cities.Staff
recommends Council receive and file the April 13, 2023 letter (Attachment 3).
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 7.A transportation system that results in zero transportation-related fatalities and which
minimizes injuries.
Policies:
·7.1 Safe public rights-of-way.Encourage that all public rights-of-way are safe for all users at
all times of day where users of all ages and ability feel comfortable participating in both
motorized and non-motorized travel.
·7.4 Traffic Safety programs.Prioritize traffic safety programs oriented towards safe access to
schools and community facilities that focus on walking, biking, and driving in school zones.
·7.7 Formalize City procedures.Encourage formalizing City procedures for analysis and
evaluation of crosswalks and crossing locations citywide and adopt state-of-practice
pedestrian improvement guidance aimed at increasing pedestrian safety.
Governance Element
Goal 4. A leader and partner in the region.
Policy:
·4.1 Regional governance.Play an active role in the South Bay Cities Council of
Governments,the Southern California Association of Governments and other regional
agencies to protect and promote the interests of the City.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1.SB 381 Letter of Support
2.Senate Bill 381
3.Initiative No. 21-0042A1 Letter of Opposition
4. Resolution 22-7308
5. Link to March 22, 2022 City Council Staff Report
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Respectfully Submitted by: Jay Fall, Management Analyst
Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
IIn Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
March 22, 2023
The Honorable Dave Min
California State Senator, District 37
10th and O St. Offices, Ste 6710
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: SB 381 (Min) Electric Bicycles: Study—SUPPORT
Dear Senator Min:
On behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach, I am writing to express our support for SB 381,
which would direct the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University to
conduct a study on electric bicycles to inform efforts to improve the safety of riders and
pedestrians. Specifically, this bill will look to guide research of key causes of injuries and
fatalities from electric bicycle usage using data collected from a variety of sources.
The City of Hermosa Beach is a coastal community in Southern California and, since the
pandemic, has observed a rise in electric bicycle sales. Although the surge in popularity
for electrical bicycles is important for reducing carbon emissions generated by traditional
gasoline-powered automobiles, electrical bicycles have also led to a rise in injuries,
accidents, and emergency room visits. Our law enforcement department cannot solve
this problem alone. We, as a city, have tried to solve this problem by focusing on the Three
E’s: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement, but it is not having a long-lasting effect, and
cannot without proper legislation that controls who has access to these types of bicycles.
Our community is pointing to our police officers to find a solution and it is setting an
unrealistic expectation for all.
The legislative agenda in Sacramento over the past few years has focused on laws that
minimize law enforcement's role in traffic stops for minor violations. By not addressing the
issue, legislators are creating a reality where the only solution left for local communities is
MORE police enforcement. Our own Chief of Police Paul LeBaron has been the chair of
the California Peace Officers Association Law and Legislative Committee for the past two
years and has worked extensively with lawmakers to bring about change in how law
enforcement interacts with the community. A lack of movement on this issue is contrary to
the good work being done in other areas.
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For these reasons, the City of Hermosa Beach supports SB 381. Should you have any
questions, contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at suja@hermosabecah.gov.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson
Mayor of Hermosa Beach
Copy: The Honorable Al Muratsuchi, California State Assemblymember, District 66
The Honorable Ben Allen, California State Senator, District 26
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SENATE BILL No. 381
Introduced by Senator Min
February 9, 2023
An act to add and repeal Section 21214 of the Vehicle Code, relating
to vehicles.
legislative counsel’s digest
SB 381, as amended, Min. Electric bicycles: study.
Existing law defines an electric bicycle to mean a bicycle equipped
with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts,
and subjects a person riding an electric bicycle to provisions of law
governing the operation of a bicycle.
This bill would require the Mineta Transportation Institute at San
Jose State University University, in consultation with relevant
stakeholders, to, on or before January 1, 2026, conduct a study on
electric bicycles to inform efforts to improve the safety of riders and
pedestrians, users of the transportation system, and to submit a report
of the findings from the study to the Legislature. The bill would require
the study to examine or compile, examine, identify, and analyze
available information regarding, among other things, data on injuries,
accidents, crashes, emergency room visits, and deaths related to bicycles
and electronic electric bicycles and data on best practices for safety of
regular bicycles versus electric bicycles. best practices for policy to
promote safe use of electric bicycles.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program: no.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares both all of the
line 2 following:
line 3 (a) Electric bicycles not only offer a solution to car dependency
line 4 and transport poverty, but also help reduce our carbon footprint.
line 5 As California moves away from its dependence on fossil fuels, we
line 6 will see a rise in zero emission modes of transportation, including,
line 7 but limited to, electric bicycles.
line 8 (b) While the uptake in usage of electric bicycles is necessary
line 9 to meet our climate goals, it is important to ensure rider and
line 10 pedestrian safety. Research shows the safety of electric bicycle
line 11 riders themselves, as well as the safety of other road users.
line 12 Research suggests that accidents with an electric bicycle have
line 13 more severe consequences than with a regular bicycle. Head trauma
line 14 is significantly higher, although a helmet is much more frequently
line 15 used. The main culprit can have severe consequences, including
line 16 head trauma. A key factor behind these results, according to the
line 17 experts, is the much could be the higher speed.
line 18 (c) It is the intent of the Legislature to improve the safe
line 19 movement and expand usage of electric bicycles as a net zero
line 20 transportation mode in the context of California’s existing
line 21 multimodal transportation system.
line 22 (d) It is the intent of the Legislature to allow individuals the
line 23 freedom to travel by transportation modes that reduce externalities,
line 24 such as air pollution, climate change, traffic congestion, noise,
line 25 and public health and safety impacts.
line 26 SEC. 2. Section 21214 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:
line 27 21214. (a) On or before January 1, 2026, the Mineta
line 28 Transportation Institute at San Jose State University University,
line 29 in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall conduct a study
line 30 on electric bicycles to inform efforts to improve the safety of riders
line 31 and pedestrians, all users of the transportation system, and submit
line 32 a report of the findings from the study to the Legislature. The study
line 33 shall examine or compile examine, identify, and analyze available
line 34 information, including, but not be limited to, all of the following:
line 35 following topics:
line 36 (1) Data on injuries, accidents, crashes, emergency room visits,
line 37 and deaths related to bicycles and electronic electric bicycles.
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line 1 (2) Data comparing the injury patterns between bicycles and
line 2 electric bicycles in California.
line 3 (3) Data on best practices for safety of regular bicycles versus
line 4 electric bicycles.
line 5 (4) Review of all laws in the code pertaining to electric bicycles.
line 6 (5) Recommended accessories, including, but not limited to,
line 7 headlights, speedometers, brakes, bells, reflectors, and helmets,
line 8 and how having these accessories help to provide safety.
line 9 (2) Factors and circumstances that are correlated with the
line 10 crashes of bicycles and electric bicycles.
line 11 (3) Best practices for policy to promote safe use of electric
line 12 bicycles.
line 13 (4) Laws in other state vehicle codes pertaining to electric
line 14 bicycles.
line 15 (5) Data on the safety impacts from electric bicycle components
line 16 and accessories including, but not limited to, headlights,
line 17 speedometers, brakes, tires, bells, and reflectors.
line 18 (6) Data on the safety performance of electric bicycle batteries.
line 19 (6)
line 20 (7) Data on the manufacturing of electric bicycles, including,
line 21 but not limited to, the market of electric bicycles, manufacturer
line 22 information, sales patterns, and the number of electric bicycles on
line 23 California roads, including the usage by city and the reasons behind
line 24 the usage.
line 25 (7) Data on other countries with high electric bicycles usage,
line 26 including a review of policy mechanisms those countries use to
line 27 regulate and promote the safe use of electric bicycles and what
line 28 California can learn from them.
line 29 (8) Review of policies that other countries with high electric
line 30 bicycle ridership use to promote the safe use of electric bicycles,
line 31 including, but not limited to, cyclist and driver training, street
line 32 infrastructure policy, and insurance or licensing requirements.
line 33 (9) Recommendations for state policy to support expanded use
line 34 of electric bicycles that protects the safety of riders and other road
line 35 users, including, but not limited to, recommendations on whether
line 36 there are needed revisions to the Vehicle Code, and improved data
line 37 collection on electric bicycles.
line 38 (b) (1) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a)
line 39 shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the
line 40 Government Code.
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line 1 (2) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, this
line 2 section is repealed on January 1, 2030.
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City of Hermosa Beach
IIn Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
April 13, 2023
Bismarck Obando
Director of Public Affairs, League of California Cities
1400 K Street, Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Taxpayer Protection & Government Accountability Act Initiative 21-0042A1 –
OPPOSITION
Dear Mr. Obando:
On behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach, I am writing to express our opposition to the Taxpayer
Protection & Government Accountability Act Initiative 21–0042A1. At its March 22, 2022
meeting, the Hermosa Beach City Council adopted a resolution opposing the developer-
sponsored proposition aimed for the November 2024 statewide ballot that would significantly
jeopardize cities’ ability to provide essential services and infrastructure for our residents.
The measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it more difficult for local voters
to pass measures needed to fund local services and infrastructure and would create barriers
for cities to maintain and generate the necessary revenue to provide essential services to
communities, including local infrastructure, protecting our environment, water quality, air
quality, and natural resources. It would also restrict the authority of state and local
governments to issue fines and penalties for corporations and property owners that violate
state and local laws.
Unless defeated, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to local services at
risk, and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law enforcement, public health,
parks, libraries, affordable housing, services to support homeless residents, mental health
services, and more.
For these reasons, the City of Hermosa Beach Opposes the Taxpayer Protection & Government
Accountability Act Initiative 21-0042A1. Should you have any questions regarding this matter,
please contact our City Manager, Suja Lowenthal at suja@hermosabeach.gov.
Sincerely,
Ray Jackson, Mayor
City of Hermosa Beach
Copy: Jeff Kiernan, Regional Public Affairs Manager, Cal Cities jkiernan@calcities.org
Jorge Morales, Legislative and Governmental Affairs Consultant, California Contract
Cities Association, jorge@contractcities.org
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RESOLUTION NO. 22-7308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION
TO THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1
WHEREAS; in 2018, Tax Fairness, Transparency and Accountability Act
(“Initiative No. 17-0050”), was being circulated to qualify for the November 2018 ballot
and;
WHEREAS; Initiative No. 17-0050 would have drastically limited local revenue
authority; and;
WHEREAS; the proponents of the Initiative No. 17-0050 withdrew the initiative
from the ballot in June 2018; and
WHEREAS on January 4, 2022, the California Business Roundtable filed the
Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (AG# 21-0042A1) to be
considered for the November 2022 ballot, which would decimate vital local and state
revenue-generating methods; and;
WHEREAS; Initiative 21-0042A1 is even more harmful to local governments than
Initiative No. 17-0050 would have been, as it would limit voters’ input, restrict local tax
and fee authority to provide local services, and restrict the authority of state and local
governments to issue fines and penalties for corporations and property owners that violate
state and local laws; and;
WHEREAS, the measure creates barriers for cities to maintain and generate
revenue to provide services to communities, including local infrastructure, protecting our
environment, water quality, air quality, and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the measure includes undemocratic provisions that would make it
more difficult for local voters to pass measures needed to fund local services and
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities’ Board of Directors voted
unanimously to oppose the initiative. Following the Board’s unanimous decision, a
coalition of public safety, labor, local government and infrastructure advocates have joined
together to fight against this potential measure; and
WHEREAS, the measure puts billions of dollars currently dedicated to state and
local services at risk, and could force cuts to fire and emergency response, law
enforcement, public health, parks, libraries, harbors, affordable housing, services to
support homeless residents, mental health services, and more.
NOW, THERFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. that the City, opposes Initiative 21-0042A1.
Section 2. that the City of Hermosa Beach will join the NO on Initiative 21-
0042A1 coalition, a growing coalition of public safety, labor, local government,
infrastructure advocates, and other organizations throughout the state.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall email a copy of this adopted resolution to the
League of California Cities at BallotMeasures@calcities.org.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of March, 2022.
_________________________________________________________________
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________ __________________________
Susan Morrow, Interim City Clerk Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT, CALIFORNIA
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1)approving a Side Letter
Agreement (Attachment 3)between the City of Hermosa Beach and General and Supervisory
Employees’Bargaining Unit California Teamsters Local 911,modifying Article 47,Section B.1.to
move Chavez Day and Juneteenth from Section B.1.a to B.1.b.
Executive Summary:
Upon completion of a meet and confer process,staff recommends modification of the 2022-2025
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)between the City of Hermosa Beach and the California
Teamsters Union Local 911 under Article 47-Holidays,Section B.1 to correct an administrative
oversight pertaining to holidays for the Community Service Officers and Supervisors.
Background:
The Meyers-Milias Brown Act requires that local public agencies negotiate with its respective
bargaining units regarding wages,hours,and working conditions.At its October 25,2022 meeting,
City Council approved the MOU (Attachment 2)between the City of Hermosa Beach and the
California Teamsters Local 911 for the period of July 1, 2022 through and including June 30, 2025.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
October 25, 2022 Council adopted resolution approving the 2022-2025
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Hermosa Beach and the General and Supervisory Employees’
Bargaining Unit, California Teamsters Local 911
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Discussion:
Teamsters and Management representatives jointly agree that the adopted July 1,2022 through June
30,2025 California Teamsters Local 911 MOU,under Article 47-Holidays,the two new holidays,
Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)and Juneteenth (June 19)were incorrectly placed under Section
B.1.a,and should have been placed under Section B.1.b.The holidays listed under Section B.1.a
allows all Community Services Officers (CSO)and Supervisors to have the day off with pay,which
results in no parking enforcement on these holidays.The holidays listed under Section B.1.a include
Thanksgiving,Christmas Day,and New Year’s Day.The holidays listed under Section B.1.b allows
Community Service Officers and Supervisors,who are scheduled to work on holidays to report to
work and receive holiday pay.Parking enforcement and other services provided by the CSO team
would continue during these holidays.The holidays listed under Section B.1.b include Martin Luther
King Jr.’s Birthday,President’s Day,Memorial Day,Independence Day,Labor Day,and Veteran’s
Day.Both parties agree this was an administrative oversight and that Cesar Chavez Day and
Juneteenth should be classified under Section B.1.b, ensuring continuity of service to the community.
Effective March 24,2023,the California Teamsters Local 911 and Management representatives
agreed to execute a Side Letter Agreement (Attachment 3)outlining the changes to Article 47-
Holidays.As such,staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1)to approve a
change to Article 47,Section B.1.,Community Service Officers and Supervisors to move Chavez Day
and Juneteenth from Section B.1.a to B.1.b.
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 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
·1.2: Strategic planning . Regularly discuss and set priorities at the City Council and
management level to prioritize work programs and staffing needs.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachments:
1.Draft Resolution
2.2022-2025 Teamsters Local 911 MOU
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3.Side Letter Agreement No. 1
4.Link to October 25, 2022 City Council Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CHANGES TO THE 2022-2025 MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY
EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT, CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911.
WHEREAS, employees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California represented
by the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit California Teamsters
Local 911, have elected to meet and confer with the City of Hermosa Beach on
matters concerning wages, hours, and working conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the above bargaining unit has selected certain individuals to
represent them; and,
WHEREAS, Employee and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor Negotiator
have jointly negotiated changes to the Memorandum of Understanding which
has been approved by members of the General and Supervisory Employees’
Bargaining Unit California Teamsters Local 911; and,
WHEREAS, the Employee and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor
Negotiator have mutually agreed to recommend that the City Council adopt
these changes to the current Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach resolves to
approve specific modifications to Article 47, Section B.1., Community Service
Officers and Supervisors to move Chavez Day and Juneteenth from Section B.1.a
to B.1.b.
SECTION 2. This resolution takes effect immediately and that the City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same
to be entered among the original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute
of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of the
City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at which time same is
passed and adopted.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023.
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 22-7343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE GENERAL AND
SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT, CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911.
WHEREAS, employees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California represented by the
General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit California Teamsters Local 911, have
elected to meet and confer with the City of Hermosa Beach on matters concerning wages,
hours, and working conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the above bargaining unit has selected certain individuals to represent them;
and,
WHEREAS, Employee and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor Negotiator have jointly
negotiated changes to the Memorandum of Understanding which has been ratified by a
majority vote of the members of the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit
California Teamsters Local 911; and,
WHEREAS, the Employee and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor Negotiator have
mutually agreed to recommend that the City Council adopt these changes to the
Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach resolves to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding to be effective for the period July 1, 2022 through and including
June 30, 2025, and authorizes the City’s Chief Negotiator to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2. This resolution takes effect immediately and that the City Clerk shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the same to be entered among the
original resolutions of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in
the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City in the minutes of the meeting at
which time same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of October, 2022.
Mayor Michael Detoy
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC, City Clerk Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
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State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Hermosa Beach )
October 25, 2022
Certification of Council Action
RESOLUTION NO. 22-7343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT,
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911.
I, Myra Maravilla, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing Resolution 22-7343 was duly approved and adopted
by the City Council of said City at its regular meeting thereof held on the
25th day of October, 2022 and passed by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR DETOY, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE JACKSON, COUNCILMEMBERS
ARMATO, CAMPBELL, and MASSEY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC
City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
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CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL
AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION, LOCAL 911
A FORMAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
SETTING FORTH THE HOURS, WAGES, AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND
MEDICAL EMPLOYEES’ UNION, LOCAL 911
GENERAL & SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
ACCESS TO WORK STATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
AGENCY SHOP .......................................................................................................................................... 4
ARBITRATION ...........................................................................................................................................32
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ..............................................................................................................................20
BULLETIN BOARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 4
CHECK CASHING ....................................................................................................................................... 7
CITY/UNION MEETINGS .............................................................................................................................. 5
COMPENSATORY TIME .............................................................................................................................23
CONSTITUTIONALITY .................................................................................................................................. 2
DEFERRED COMPENSATION ....................................................................................................................... 7
DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION, DISCHARGE .....................................................................................................30
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE .........................................................................................................................15
EMPLOYEE INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET ........................................................................................................ 7
FULL UNDERSTANDING, MODIFICATION, W AIVER ......................................................................................... 1
GRIEVANCES/APPEAL OF DISCIPLINE ........................................................................................................30
HEALTH AND WELFARE ............................................................................................................................25
HOLD HARMLESS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
HOLIDAYS ...............................................................................................................................................21
HOURS AND OVERTIME .............................................................................................................................. 8
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 5
JOB SHARING ............................................................................................................................................ 6
JURY DUTY .............................................................................................................................................20
LAYOFF ...................................................................................................................................................27
LOCKERS .................................................................................................................................................. 7
LONG TERM DISABILITY ...........................................................................................................................26
LONGEVITY PAY ......................................................................................................................................17
MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP ................................................................................................................. 5
MANAGEMENT RIGHTS ............................................................................................................................... 2
MILITARY LEAVE PAY ...............................................................................................................................20
MUTUAL RECOMMENDATION ...................................................................................................................... 1
NON-DISCRIMINATION ................................................................................................................................ 4
PARTIES TO MEMORANDUM ........................................................................................................................ 1
PAYROLL DEDUCTION ..............................................................................................................................13
PREMIUM PAY .........................................................................................................................................17
PROBATION ............................................................................................................................................... 5
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PRODUCTIVITY .......................................................................................................................................... 6
PROPER CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION ................................................................................................15
PUBLIC W ORKS STANDBY PAY .................................................................................................................16
REASONABLE NOTICE ................................................................................................................................ 4
RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................................................ 1
REDUCED HOUR POSITIONS .....................................................................................................................10
REDUCTION IN LIEU OF LAYOFF ................................................................................................................28
REPORT PAY AND COURT PAY .................................................................................................................14
REST PERIOD ............................................................................................................................................ 7
RETIREMENT ...........................................................................................................................................23
RETURN TO W ORK FROM LAYOFF ............................................................................................................28
SCHEDULING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC W ORKS ....................................................................10
SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION ..................................................................................................................... 1
SELECTION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT DOCTOR OR MEDICAL FACILITY .......................................................29
SENIORITY ................................................................................................................................................ 6
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL ................................................................................................................................14
SICK LEAVE .............................................................................................................................................19
STEWARDS ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE .........................................................................................................13
TEMPORARY, SEASONAL AND SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT ...................................................................... 6
TEMPORARY UPGRADE PAY .....................................................................................................................15
TERM OF AGREEMENT .............................................................................................................................34
UNIFORMS...............................................................................................................................................12
VACATION ...............................................................................................................................................19
WAGE RATE ............................................................................................................................................12
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR THE
CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL
AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL 911
GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT
ARTICLE 1 – PARTIES TO MEMORANDUM
This Memorandum of Understanding, hereinafter referred to as the "MOU" or the
"Agreement", has been entered into, pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, by and between the CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
hereinafter referred to as the "City" or as "Management", and the CALIFORNIA
TEAMSTERS PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL
911, hereinafter referred to as the "Union".
ARTICLE 2 – RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining representative for all employees
who are or become employed in those job classifications contained on Exhibit "A”, which is
attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement. The parties recognize that thi s
Agreement contains wages, benefits and working conditions that pertain only to Members
of the Union.
ARTICLE 3 – MUTUAL RECOMMENDATION
This Agreement constitutes a mutual recommendation by the parties to the City Council.
This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the City Council of the City.
ARTICLE 4 – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION
The scope of representation of the Union shall include all matters relating to employment
conditions and employer-employee relations including wages, hours and other terms and
conditions of employment.
ARTICLE 5 – FULL UNDERSTANDING, MODIFICATION, WAIVER
A. It is intended that this Agreement sets forth the full and entire understanding of the
parties regarding the matters set forth herein, and any other prior or existing
understanding or Agreements by the parties whether formal or informal, regarding
any such matters are hereby superseded or terminated in their entirety.
B. Except as specifically provided herein, it is agreed and understood that each party
hereto voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives its right, and agrees that the other shall
not be required to negotiate with respect to any subject or matter covered herein
during the term of this Agreement.
C. Any agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver, or modification of any of
the terms or provisions contained herein shall not be binding upon the parties hereto
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unless made and executed in writing by all parties hereto, and if required, approved
and implemented by the City Council.
D. The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this Agreement by either party shall
not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all its terms and provisions.
ARTICLE 6 – CONSTITUTIONALITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement is for any reason
held to be illegal or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of this Agreement. The Union, through the use of its legal staff, will defend
the City against any lawsuits brought about or due to any item of this Agreement. It is
understood that the City will not have to pay any of the costs of defense of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 7 – MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
A. It is agreed that during the term of this Agreement herein the exercise of the following
powers, rights, authority, duties and responsibilities by the City, the adoption of
policies, rules, regulations and practices in furtherance thereof, and the use of
judgment and the discretion in connection therewith, shall be limited only by the
specific and express terms of this Memorandum of Understanding, City Personnel
Ordinance, Personnel Rules and Regulations, and other statutory law.
B. Except in emergencies, or where the City is required to make changes in its
operations because of the requirements of law, whenever the exercise of
management’s rights shall impact on employees of the bargaining unit, the City
agrees to meet and confer with representatives of the Union, regarding the impact of
the exercise of such rights unless the matter of the exercise of such rights is provided
for in this Memorandum of Understanding.
C. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
1. Manage the City.
2. Schedule working hours.
3. Establish, modify or change work schedules or standards.
4. Institute changes in procedures.
5. Direct the work force, including the right to hire, promote, demote, transfer,
suspend, discipline or discharge any employee.
6. Determine the location of any new facilities, building, departments, divisions,
or subdivisions thereof, and the relocation, sale, leasing or closing of facilities,
departments, divisions, or subdivisions thereof.
7. Determine services to be rendered.
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8. Determine the layout of buildings and equipment and materials to be used
herein.
9. Determine processes, techniques, methods and means of performing
services.
10. Determine the size, character and use of inventories.
11. Determine the financial policy including accounting procedures.
12. Determine the administrative organization of the system.
13. Determine selection, promotion, or transfer of employees.
14. Determine the size and characteristics of the work force.
15. Determine the allocation and assignment of work to employees.
16. Determine policy affecting the selection of new employees.
17. Determine the establishment of quality and quantity standards and the
judgment of quality and quantity of work required.
18. Determine administration of discipline.
19. Determine control and use of City property, materials and equipment.
20. Schedule work periods and determine the number and duration of work
periods.
21. Establish, modify, eliminate or enforce rules and regulations.
22. Place work with outside firms.
23. Determine the kinds and numbers of personnel necessary.
24. Determine the methods and means by which operations are to be conducted.
25. Require employees, where necessary, to take in-service training courses
during working hours.
26. Determine duties to be included in any job classifications.
27. Determine the necessity of overtime and the amount of overtime required.
28. Take any and all necessary action to carry out the mission of the City in cases
of an emergency.
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ARTICLE 8 – NON-DISCRIMINATION
Both parties to this Agreement agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
because of age, gender, race, national origin, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, and/o r Association Membership
or activity. Additionally, the City expects and requires all employees to treat one another
with dignity and respect. Harassment of fellow employees is a violation of law. No
employment decision may be made based upon an employe e’s submission to or rejection
of such conduct. It is the responsibility of any employee who believes that they are the victim
of such harassment, whether sexual, racial, ethnic or religious, to report the conduct to the
supervisor, Department Head, Human Resources Manager/Director or the City Manager in
a timely manner.
ARTICLE 9 – REASONABLE NOTICE
It is mutually understood and agreed that a copy of the City Council and/or Civil Service
Board Agenda for each meeting be sent via e-mailed to each authorized representative of
the recognized employee organization shall constitute reasonable written notice, and notice
of an opportunity to meet with such agencies, on all matters within the scope of
representation upon which the City Council or Civil Service Board may act.
ARTICLE 10 – ACCESS TO WORKSTATION
The City agrees to grant official representatives of the Union the access and right to discuss
any grievance or problem arising under the terms of this Agreement with any employee
during working hours. It is agreed that there will be as little interference as possible by the
Union Business Representative or Shop Steward during the working hours of said employee
and efforts will be made to minimize work time spent by either the Shop Steward or
employee. It is agreed that the Chief Shop Steward shall be permitted to conduct a
reasonable amount of Union business regarding grievances/appeals during working hours
(such time to be logged) without loss of pay and that the Union may use City facilities to
conduct meetings when such facilities are available.
ARTICLE 11 – BULLETIN BOARDS
Through a Letter of Agreement, the City and Union agree to specifically prescribe the
location of a reasonable number of bulletin board locations where the recreational, health
and welfare, social affairs, notices of meetings or elections and appointments and results of
elections. The posting of any other classes of notices or the distribution of any written or
printed notices, cards, pamphlets or literature of any kind at City workstations or premises
is prohibited without the prior permission of the City Manager or an authorized departmental
management official.
ARTICLE 12 – AGENCY SHOP
A. All employees covered by this Agreement and employees subsequently hired must
within 30 days of the effective date of this Agreement or 30 days from date of
employment and as a condition of employment, either become and remain a Member
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of the Union in good standing for the term of this Agreement or pay a monthly service
fee equal to Union dues to the Union.
B. Any employee who is a Member of a bona fide religion, body, or sect which has
historically held conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting employee
organizations shall not be required to join or pay a service fee to the Union, however,
such employee shall be required to pay a monthly sum equal to Union dues to one of
the charitable organizations listed below in the same manner as state in “A” above
for the duration of this Agreement.
Charitable Organizations:
1. United Way
2. City of Hope
3. American Cancer Society
ARTICLE 13 – MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP
All employees who are Members or who have made application for Membership as of July
1, 1978 and employees who thereafter become Members shall remain as Members in good
standing of the Union as a condition of employment for the term of this Agreement. It is
agreed that for the term of this Agreement no other employee organization may seek
representation nor may the City recognize another employee organization or petition for an
election.
ARTICLE 14 – HOLD HARMLESS
The Union, through the use of its legal staff, will defend the City against any lawsuits brought
about because of the provisions of Article 13.
ARTICLE 15 – JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS
A. City and Union reaffirm their mutual intent to regularly review job descriptions and
formal class specifications in order to update existing specifications.
B. It is further agreed that when a class specification is created, the City and Union will
meet and attempt to reach Agreement on the proposed classification, pay and job
description.
ARTICLE 16 – CITY/UNION MEETINGS
It is agreed that the Management Team will meet with the Union Representative(s) when
requested by the Union to best effect implementation of this document.
ARTICLE 17 – PROBATION
A. All employees covered by this Agreement shall have a probationary period of twelve
(12) months. Upon the recommendation of the Department Director and with the
approval of the City Manager, an employee’s probation may be extended for up to six
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(6) months. Upon completion of the probation the employee shall be given a salary
step increase.
B. Probationary employees, whether new hires or promotional, shall be formally
evaluated every three (3) months.
C. All new hires may make application for Union Membership as of their date of
employment with the City. The City will notify the Union in writing of all new hires.
ARTICLE 18 – SENIORITY
A. Seniority shall be the determining factor in all acting appointments, promotions, and
transfers within the unit. Seniority as herein applied shall be defined as the last date
of hire with the City, and as applied shall consist of the following factors:
1. Qualifications and Ability
2. Physical Fitness
3. Length of Continuous Service
B. When 1 and 2 are relatively equal, length of continuous service shall govern.
C. This principle of seniority shall not apply to any employee with less than one (1) year
of continuous service with the City or with less than six (6) months of service in his
most recent job classification.
D. Seniority shall be terminated by discharge or other termination of employment (except
in cases of layoff).
ARTICLE 19 – TEMPORARY, SEASONAL AND SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
The hiring of temporary employees shall be governed by the provisions of the Hermosa
Beach City Code.
ARTICLE 20 – PRODUCTIVITY
The City and the Union mutually agree to continually seek means of increasing productivity
among all City departments.
ARTICLE 21 – JOB SHARING
Subject to Civil Service hiring requirements, City may allow employees to job share one
permanent position on a voluntary basis. Such positions are subject to the provisions of this
Memorandum of Understanding provided however that the City paid health and dental
premiums or equivalent thereof, shall cover the one position, for employee only. These
employees shall have their pay calculated on an hourly basis and shall accrue
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave and employee Benefits Option proportional to regular hours
worked. Designated hourly wage shall be equally reduced for each employee by the amount
required to pay for the second benefit package.
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ARTICLE 22 – DIRECT DEPOSIT
Employees are encouraged to utilize the City's ability to "Direct Deposit" paychecks to the
bank or Credit Union of the employee's choice.
ARTICLE 23 – DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Each Union Member, individually, may elect to participate in the Deferred Compensation
Plans established and adopted by the City of Hermosa Beach.
ARTICLE 24 – LOCKERS
Consistent with past practice, City agrees to continue to provide lockers to employees
covered by this Agreement, who are required to report to duty in uniform, for the purpose of
storing and securing personal property. Employees accept responsibility for the cleanliness
of said lockers. City supplied lockers are the property of the City and employees assigned a
locker have no expectation of privacy.
ARTICLE 25 – EMPLOYEE INFORMATIONAL BOOKLET
Each department shall provide the employees working within that department an information
sheet defining department rules and procedures for use of Sick Leave, Vacation, paid time
off, etc.
ARTICLE 26 – REST PERIOD
A. Employees shall be allowed one (1) fifteen (15) minute rest period in accordance with
departmental rules during each half of the regular workday or regular work shift.
Employees working twelve (12) hour shifts shall receive three (3) fifteen (15) minute
rest periods per shift.
1. These rest periods will not be taken at the beginning or end of either
half of the regular workday or work shift.
2. Rest periods may not be accumulated, nor shall such rest periods have
any monetary value if unused.
3. Breaks must be taken on the work site or at a City facility although it is
recognized that purchases may be made in the vicinity during the rest
period.
ARTICLE 27 – HOURS AND OVERTIME
A. For FLSA purposes a "WORK-WEEK" shall be defined as:
1. For employees working a 5/40 or 4/40 Monday through Friday
schedule: commencing at 0001 hours Sunday and terminating at 2400
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hours Saturday. The work week for employees working other than a
Monday through Friday schedule shall be defined in such a manner as
to comply with FLSA work period requirements
2. For employees working a Monday through Friday 9/80 schedule:
commencing 1101 hrs. Friday and terminating the following Friday at
1100 hrs. The work week for employees working other than a Monday
through Friday schedule shall be defined in such a manner as to comply
with FLSA work period requirements. The “9/80” schedule provides
eighty (80) scheduled hours in a 14-day (two week) cycle where (1) one
week the employee works four 9-hour work-days and one 8-hour
workday, and (2) the subsequent week consists of four 9-hour work-
days with one day off. The “work week” for FLSA overtime purposes
shall be established as four hours into the shift of the eight-hour day
and in such a manner that no Consecutive seven-day (168 hour) period
shall exceed 40 hours.
3. For employees working a 3/36 schedule: The 3/36 schedule shall be
established in such a manner so as to be in compliance with the Fair
Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding overtime.
B. The City agrees to pay all Union Members time and one-half (1-1/2) their regular rate
of pay for all hours worked in excess of their regularly scheduled workweek.
C. In determining an employee's eligibility for overtime compensation in a workweek,
paid leaves of absence and unpaid leaves of absence shall be excluded from the total
hours worked (this does not apply for mandatory overtime where the employee
receives less than twelve (12) hours’ notice). For this purpose, paid leaves of
absence and unpaid leaves of absence include:
1. "A” Time
2. Sick Leave
3. Jury Duty
4. Military Leave
For example, if an employee is scheduled (with more than 12 hours’ notice) to work
overtime at the end of their shift for three hours and takes two hours sick time during
that same workday, the employee would receive straight time for the first two extra
hours and time and one-half for the remaining one hour. If, however, the employee
is held-over without notice, he or she would receive time and one -half for all extra
hours.
D. The City and Union agree that employees covered by this Agreement who are subject
to the biannual daylight savings time changes will not be eligible for compensation or
be subject to loss of paid time because of the change in hours.
E. If an employee works on a holiday that falls on their regular workday the employee
shall receive compensation at a rate of time and one half in addition to the ir regular
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rate of pay for that day. The effect of this is to pay two and one -half times the
employee’s regular rate of pay. The employee may choose to receive either
compensatory time off or pay for those hours.
F. If an employee works on a holiday th at falls on their regular day off, the City shall
compensate the employee at the rate of time and one-half their regular rate of pay for
all hours worked that day. In addition, the employee will accrue Holiday comp time
for the holiday. The effect of this is to pay two and one-half times the employees’
regular rate of pay.
G. If a holiday falls on the employee’s regularly scheduled day off and the employee
does not work that day, the employee shall accrue Holiday Comp time for the holiday
in accordance with the holiday schedule based on the employee’s regular work
schedule.
H. All overtime for Police Service Officers shall be distributed in the following manner:
Seniority shall be the determining factor in all overtime. All overtime shall be offered
to the most senior officer first with the following exceptions:
1. To meet immediate staffing levels, i.e. being held over for an unforeseen heavy
workload or immediate emergency.
2. In the event that there is a female in custody and no female PSO is on du ty,
then the closest female PSO shall be offered the overtime. Closest refers to
the PSO’s geographic location to the City, in which seniority shall not apply.
3. Seniority shall remain the determining factor in signing up for scheduled
overtime (sign-up sheets). Once a PSO signs up for scheduled overtime, he
or she may be bumped by a more senior PSO with three days ’ notice. The
bumping PSO shall make every effort to contact the PSO bumped to advise
them of the situation. In all cases, priority (without regard to seniority) shall be
given to the PSO who signs up for the entire shift.
4. Once a PSO signs up for an overtime slot, he or she is responsible for fulfilling
that assignment unless he or she calls in sick. The PSO cannot remove their
name from the sign-up sheet unless they find a replacement or get approval
from the PSO Supervisor.
ARTICLE 28 – REDUCED HOUR POSITIONS
A. Subject to Civil Service hiring requirements, City may hire employees in permanent
positions of at least twenty (20) hours/week but less than forty (40) hours/week; such
positions are subject to the provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding
provided however that City paid Medical and Dental premiums shall cover the
employee only. These employees shall have their pay calculated on an hourly basis
and shall accrue vacation/holiday/sick leave proportional to regular hours worked.
Said employees are subject to the Agency Shop clause.
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B. Completion of a probationary period in a position of at least 20 hours/week is
applicable to any/all such positions; seniority shall accrue from date of appointment
regardless of hours worked (at least twenty (20) hours/week and up to forty (40)
hours/week).
C. Appointments to "Reduced Hours Positions" shall be processed on a Personnel
Action form which shall designate the number of hours to be worked. There shall be
an annual review of the average hours worked.
D. Employees in "Reduced Hours Positions" shall be given consideration for all full time
positions before consideration of other hiring to fill full time positions.
E. City may create such positions; employees may volunteer to occupy such positions.
No permanent forty (40) hour employee may be required to accept a less hours/week
position.
ARTICLE 29 – SCHEDULING FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS
A. Community Services Division
1. Community Services Officers
a. Police Department personnel assigned to the field operations of the
Community Services Division shall have four (4) quarterly shift changes
per twelve month period These quarterly shift changes shall begin on
the first Sunday of the first month of each quarter. The quarters shall
run as follows:
1) June, July, August
2) September, October, November
3) December, January, February
4) March, April, May
Shifts will be assigned on the basis of seniority. The Department will
make a reasonable attempt to post the schedule thirty (30) days prior
to the effective date of the rotation.
b. When schedule rotation results in an employee working more than fort
(40) consecutive hours, that employee will be paid time and one-half
overtime for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek
as defined in Article 27.
c. Union and Management agree that in the event there is a change in
hours or the number of positions, directed by policy, a new schedule
will be negotiated.
2. Community Services Field Supervisors
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a. Community Services Field Supervisors are not included in the
Community Services Field Officer’s schedule rotation and their
schedule will be established according to the Department’s needs.
b. When schedule rotation results in an employee working more than forty
(40) consecutive hours, that employee will be paid time and one -half
overtime for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a work
week as defined in Article 27.
B. Police Service Officers/Lead/Supervisors:
1. The following rules shall apply for the purpose of shift selection by all Union
employees working in the Police Department Jail division:
a. Seniority shall be the determining factor.
b. For the purpose of shift selection, seniority shall be defined as:
1) Length of continuous service within the classification, to begin
with the hire date of said classification.
2) Test score of the classification.
3) If Section "a” is equal, then Section "b" shall be the determining
factor in seniority.
2. There will be four (4) quarterly shift changes per twelve (12) month period.
These quarterly shift changes shall begin on the first Sunday of the first month
of each quarter, except for the month of September, which shall begin on the
second Sunday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday. The quarters shall
run as follows:
1) June, July, August
2) September, October, November
3) December, January, February
4) March, April, May
The Department will make a reasonable attempt to post the schedule thirty
(30) days prior to the effective date of the rotation.
3. Union employees must change their shift at least once within that year, unless
Management and the employee mutually agree that the employee may remain
on the same shift.
4. The City and the Union agree that where Police Department Management
determines there is a legal obligation to provide and staff Police Department
services, such staffing shall be accomplished. The Union and Police
Department Management agree to meet and confer to discuss options of
meeting such staffing requirements.
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C. Public Works Department
1. Public Works employees working in field operations shall work a 5/40, 9/80 or
4/10 schedule as determined by mutual Agreement between the City and
Union.
ARTICLE 30 – UNIFORMS
A. The City shall continue to provide uniforms to all Union Members in the Public Works
Department in accordance with past practice or as may be modified by Agreement
with the Public Works Director and approved by the City Manager.
B. All Union Members assigned to work in the Police Department, who are either
required to work in uniform or maintain a serviceable uniform, shall be provided with
the department prescribed initial clothing necessary to perform their assignment,
including shoes and jacket.
C. Building Inspectors and Public Works City Yard employees will be eligible for the
purchase of work boots twice a year at a maximum price of $125 per pair. The boot
allowance will not be reported to CalPERS as special compensation. Selection of the
vendor and the purchasing process will be established by the Public Works Director
within the purchasing policies of the City.
D. The City agrees to supply employees assigned to Code Enforcement with a uniform,
consisting of one jacket, 4 polo shirts, and 3 pairs of pants, consistent with the uniform
currently in place.
E. After the employee has twelve (12) months of continuous service, the City shall then
provide $40.00 per month for the purpose of uniform maintenance and replacement.
F. Uniforms shall be worn and maintained in conformance with established department
standards.
ARTICLE 31 – WAGE RATE
A. The salary table attached to the MOU as Exhibit A shall be revised by increasing each
amount as follows:
1. Effective July 1, 2022, the salary table shall be adjusted to bring all bargaining
unit positions that are below market median as determined by the 2022 Ralph
Anderson & Associates Compensation Study and Report to the median
identified by the Study and Report.
2. Effective July 1, 2022, and after the implementation of median adjustments,
where applicable, the salary table shall be increased by three percent (3%).
The retroactive adjustment will be made for all employees who are currently
employed with the City as of the date the City Council approves the MOU.
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a. One-Time Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment: For fiscal year 2022-
2023, following ratification and Council approval, all full-time employees
at the time of ratification holding positions in classifications assigned to
Teamsters will receive a one-time, non-pensionable lump sum bonus in
the amount of $1,500.00.
3. The Ralph Anderson & Associates Compensation Study and Report will be
updated on or before May 1, 2023 and May 1, 2024.
4. Effective July 1, 2023, and after the implementation of median adjustments,
where applicable, the salary table shall be increased by three percent (3%).
5. Effective July 1, 2024, and after the implementation of median adjustments,
where applicable, the salary table shall be increased by three percent (3%).
6. The parties understand that these amounts (with the exception of the one-time
lump sum payment) shall be reported to the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CalPERS) as employee compensation and thus be
“PERSable.”
B. The City and the Union agree that salary steps for all classifications are “1”
through “5”, each step to be one (1) year apart. Step increases shall be effective at
the beginning of the next pay period following the employee's anniversary of their
date of hire (1st or 16th of the month). To be eligible for a step increase, an employee
must receive an overall evaluation of “meeting expectations” or better.
C. Generally, initial appointments shall be made at the "1” step. Upon the
recommendation of the Department Director, appointment may be made at a higher
step.
D. All employees shall be eligible for advancement through the steps based on
performance. In cases of exceptional performance, and upon the recommendation
of the Department Director, an employee may, with the approval of the City Manager,
be advanced a step within the salary range at other than one-year intervals. Such
advancement shall establish a new anniversary date for future advancements.
E. The Union and City agree to the concept that all employees covered by this
Agreement should receive a performance review at least annually.
ARTICLE 32 – PAYROLL DEDUCTION
It is mutually agreed that the City will, during the term of this Agreement, deduct moneys
and remit to the Union as authorized by employee Payroll Deduction Authorization a
deduction for dues, providing there is not more than one deduction per pay period.
ARTICLE 33 – STEWARDS ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
A. The City shall provide a total of one (1) shift per steward per year for use in attending
employer-employee related seminars, conferences, etc., with the concurrence of the
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Human Resources Department. It is agreed that for the purposes of this section, the
maximum number of Stewards who are eligible shall be limited to five (5).
B. The Union will provide the City with a written list of Stewards upon reques t by the
City.
ARTICLE 34 – REPORT PAY AND COURT PAY
A. Report Pay is that pay for all time worked, or reported to work, after the employee,
having completed his last regular scheduled shift, left the work location and is
requested to report to work from their domicile. Report Pay shall be equally
distributed per department and not per section, if the emergency is not of a specific
nature, providing the employee is qualified. Each Department shall establish a
uniform "Call-Out" policy and procedure for emergencies. The policy shall include,
but not be limited to: (1) Equal distribution for call-outs of qualified employees, and
(2) establishment of voluntary call-out lists. It is understood that any employee who
declines a "call-out" will be removed from the voluntary list and will not be eligible for
replacement on that list for a period of six (6) months.
B. It is agreed that all employees shall receive either a minimum of four (4) hours report
pay/accrued Compensatory Time or time and one-half (1-1/2) in pay or accrued
Compensatory Time, whichever is greater, for any and all call-outs. Such pay
received shall be considered as full compensation for said call -out and shall not be
considered as hours worked for calculation of FLSA overtime.
C. It is further agreed that all employees subpoenaed to court while on an off -duty status
shall receive either a minimum of three (3) hours pay/accrued Compensatory Time
or time and one-half (1-1/2) for actual hours spent in court, or while in an on-call
status, whichever is greater. Such pay received shall be considered as full
compensation for time so spent and shall not be considered as hours worked for
calculation of FLSA overtime.
ARTICLE 35 – SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
A. All employees covered by this Agreement working the swing shift shall receive sixty-
four cents (.64) per hour Shift Differential Pay. All employees working the graveyard
shift shall receive seventy-four cents (.74) per hour Shift Differential Pay. The parties
understand that this payment is reportable to PERS and is “PERSable.”
B. It is agreed that for the purpose of determining eligibility for Shift Differential Pay, the
swing shift commences at 3:00 P.M., and the graveyard shift commences at 11:00
P.M. In order to be eligible for Shift Differential Pay, the assigned shift must have four
(4) or more hours after commencement of the shift for which the Member claims Shift
Differential Pay. Any employee who is compensated at the rate of one and one -half
times their regular rate of pay shall not be eligible for Shift Differential Pay (except for
Holidays worked as a part of the employee's regular schedule).
C. Police Department
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1. It is agreed that in the Police Department the Police Service Officers and
Community Services Officers working any shift shall be paid during their lunch
break and rest period, subject to recall to work at any time should the need
arise.
2. Lunch breaks shall be taken as close as possible to the middle of the regular
work shift. Rest periods shall be taken during each half of the regular work
shift. Lunch breaks and rest periods shall be subject to the following
conditions:
a. They shall not be taken at the beginning or end of either half of the
regular work shift.
b. They shall not be accumulated nor shall they have any monetary value
if unused.
c. They must be taken on the work site or within the Police
Department/Base III facility although it is recognized that purchases
may be made in the vicinity.
3. It is further agreed that supervisors shall make every effort to ensure that the
employee receives said rest periods and lunch breaks.
ARTICLE 36 – TEMPORARY UPGRADE PAY
Employees covered by this Agreement who are temporarily assigned to a higher
classification because of emergency conditions, Sick Leave, Vacation and/or relief shall
receive the higher rate of pay commencing with the eleventh (11th) consecutive day of such
assignment.
Community Service Officers assigned temporary upgrade pay as a Supervisor will receive
5% above their regular salary.
The parties understand that these amounts shall be reported to PERS as compensation and
shall be “PERSable.”
ARTICLE 37 – PROPER CLASSIFICATION COMPENSATION
Upon promotion, step increases shall be calculated based on the anniversary date of the
promotion.
ARTICLE 38 – EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE
A. The City agrees that Union Members who desire to enroll in training and academic
courses that may provide the employee with general or specific skills and/or
knowledge that contributes to their ability to perform their current position or enhances
promotional opportunities, shall have their course fees, books, and tuition (up to CSU
rates, including summer sessions) paid by the City in advance subject to the approval
of the City Manager. The employee will reimburse the City for all expenses if the
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employee fails or does not complete the said courses or if the employee leaves City
employment during the semester they are enrolled and received payment.
B. For employees hired after March 1, 1994, reimbursement of tuition shall be on a “pro-
rated” basis depending upon the number of hours an employee covered by this
Agreement is normally scheduled to work (i.e. full time @ 100% reimbursement; half
time @ 50% reimbursement, etc.).
C. International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Certificate Pay
1. The City shall pay a one-time bonus of $300/certificate/person for holders of
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Certificates; said bonus
paid for each such Certificate commencing with the second one; Certificates
eligible for bonus are:
Building Inspector Electrical Inspector
Plumbing Inspector Mechanical Inspector
Combination Inspector Plans Examiner
Uniform Fire Code Rehabilitation/conservation
Inspector
2. The City shall reimburse the employee for certification and re -certification
costs associated with certification examinations.
3. The parties understand that this pay increment is reportable to PERS as
compensation and is “PERSable.”
ARTICLE 39 – PUBLIC WORKS STANDBY PAY
A. After Hours Emergency Response
1. Qualified employees may be assigned, at the discretion of the Public Works
Director or Designee, to Standby Duty for after-hours emergency response.
2. Standby Duty shall be assigned to one employee for a period of seven (7)
calendar days at the rate of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per week.
3 While on Standby Duty, the assigned employee shall: carry a department
provided pager; respond via telephone within ten (10) minutes to any page;
and report fit-for-duty within twenty (20) minutes following receipt of call-out
information. The employee shall receive additional compensation for all hours
worked pursuant to Article 34 B, “Report Pay.”
4. To be eligible for Standby Duty assignment an individual must: 1) have
adequate knowledge of the City’s sewer system, the ability to trouble shoot
and operate the sewer rodder, and/or 2) possess a working knowledge of the
irrigation systems and operate a chainsaw for tree clearing.
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5 Have the ability to drive/operate the cat, backhoe and dump trucks, and/or
6. Have a working knowledge of all electrical and street lighting systems.
The Public Works Superintendent shall certify that an individual possesses the required
skills. The parties understand that the stipends set forth in this article are not reportable to
PERS as compensation and are not “PERSable.”
B. Absence of Public Works
If the Public Works Superintendent is absent for more than a seven (7) calendar day period,
an assigned employee will perform the normal duties of the Superintendent, including being
on a 24 hour pager and will be compensated at the rate of two hundred and fifty dollars
($250.00) per week. In the event that the assigned employee handles the emergency
directly, Article 34 B Report Pay will apply. The parties understand that this payment is not
reportable to PERS and is thus not “PERSable.”
ARTICLE 40 – LONGEVITY PAY
Employees hired prior to August 1, 1983 will continue to receive Longevity Pay of 10.25%.
This amount is reportable to PERS as compensation and is “PERSable.”
ARTICLE 41 – PREMIUM PAY
A. Training Premium
1. Police Service Officers and Community Service Officers who have been
certified as Training Officers, as determined by the department, shall be
eligible for Training Officer Premium Pay in the amount of $1 for each hour so
assigned training duties. This amount shall be reported to PERS as
compensation and is “PERSable.”
2. Eligibility for compensation as a Training Officer shall be annotated by way of
an Exception Slip and paid as part of the regular payroll process.
B. Lead Worker/Supervisor (Police Service Officer) Premium
1. An individual in the classification of Police Service Officer may, with the
approval of the Division Captain and the Chief of Police, be selected to serve
in an assignment as Lead Police Services Officer and shall receive a 10%
premium above base salary while so assigned. An individual so assigned may
be removed with cause. This amount is reported to PERS as compensation
and is “PERSable.”
2. The Lead Police Service Officer shall met the criteria, and be responsible for
the duties, listed in Exhibit B attached hereto.
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C. Public Works Department Premiums
1. Public Works Department employees in the classification of Maintenance I or
Maintenance II who meet the requirements of the premium pay categories of
(1) Electrician; (2) Carpenter; (3) Traffic Specialist (4) Irrigation Specialist; or
(5) Street Maintenance Technician, (6) Sewer/Storm Drain Specialist, as
described in Exhibit C, as certified by the Public Works Superintendent, and
approved by the Public Works Director may be selected to receive a 10%
premium above base salary while assigned the designated duties. A
maximum of six (6) employees may receive the premium. The parties
understand that this payment is not reportable to PERS and is thus not
“PERSable.”
D. Bilingual Premium
1. The City agrees to pay a 5% premium above base salary per month to full time
employees, not to exceed five (5) in number, who have demonstrated
proficiency/fluency in a second language which has been demonstrated to be
of value to the City in providing customer service. This compens ation will be
paid to employees who are routinely and consistently assigned to positions
requiring communication skills in languages other than English. This amount
shall be reported to PERS as compensation and shall be “PERSable.”
2. An employee receiving Bilingual Skill Premium will be called upon to assist in
any department within the City on an “as needed basis” to provide
interpretation services. Individuals receiving a Bilingual Skill Premium may
periodically be subject to call-out or be required to work in excess of their
regular schedule. In the event of call-out or overtime, compensation shall be
in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Agreement.
3. Employees with bilingual ability will be tested for oral skill in the designated
language by the Human Resources Manager/Director. Applicants must
successfully pass the examination to be eligible for Bilingual Skill Premium.
Periodic evaluation of incumbents receiving Bilingual Skill Premium will be
required.
4. Should there be more than five (5) applicants for Bilingual Skill Premium, the
City reserves the right to select the applicant who best meets the needs of the
City. Factors to be considered in selection include, but are not limited to,
proficiency in both speaking and writing designated language as well as the
ability to provide multiple shift coverage.
5. This premium pay applies to more than one labor group, therefore, the total
number of five (5) full-time employees is city-wide, not per labor group.
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ARTICLE 42 – VACATION
A. It is agreed that all employees covered by this Agreement shall accrue vacation as
follows:
Years of Service Accrued Per Year
* Probation Period 1st Year 80 hours
Commencing with 2nd Year 80 hours
“ “ 4th Year 96 hours
“ “ 6th Year 112 hours
“ “ 10th Year 128 hours
“ “ 14th Year 144 hours
“ “ 18th Year 160 hours
B. For initial new hires, vacation will accrue but cannot be used.
C. No current employee shall have an accrual rate less than the rate in effect as of
August 30, 1988.
D. All employees may cash in up to eighty (80) hours vacation time per fiscal year.
E. Vacation may be accrued up to a thirty (30) month accrual level, with an automatic
cash out for hours above that amount. The cash outs will take place based on the
accrual balance of November 16th and paid on the check of December 5th.
ARTICLE 43 – SICK LEAVE
A. Sick Leave shall be used only in case of sickness or disability of the employee or in
the case of serious illness or death within the immediate family. Misuse of Sick Leave
shall be grounds for disciplinary action.
B. To receive compensation while absent on Sick Leave, employees shall notify the City
per their Department's policy.
C. When absence is for more than three (3) consecutive working days, the City may
require that the reason for the leave be verified by a written statement from a n
attending physician stating the cause of absence. The employee shall furnish any
other proof of sickness reasonably required by the City.
D. Effective July 1, 2022, employees shall accrue Sick Leave at the rate of ten (10) hours
per month. All employees will be paid for the first day sick.
E. Effective July 1, 2017, each year eligible, an employee may cash in a maximum of
96 hours of unused sick days earned from December 1 to November 16 th of the
current year. This cash out is to be paid to the employee on the first payday in
December. Provided however, in lieu of cash out employees may convert 100% of
their sick time, in excess of one-hundred seventy-six (176) hours, to vacation time.
All employees shall maintain a balance of one hundred seventy-six (176) hours to be
eligible for any cash out.
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F. Upon resignation or retirement, all employees with five (5) years or more service may
elect to be paid for seventy-five percent (75%) of all unused sick hours accrued prior
to July 1, 2017 at their current rate upon resignation or retirement. Upon resignation
or retirement, all employees with twenty (20) years or more service accrued prior to
July 1, 2017 may elect to be paid for one hundred percent (100%) of all sick hours at
their current rate upon resignation or retirement.
G. Except as otherwise provided in E above, sick leave accrued after July 1, 2017, shall
not be paid out. Pursuant to Government Code § 20965, related CalPERS, rules and
the City’s contract with CalPERS, upon retirement from City employment, an
employee’s unused accumulated sick leave at the time of retirement may be
converted to additional service credit.
ARTICLE 44 – BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Each employee covered by this Agreement shall receive a maximum of three (3) days per
calendar year to be utilized for Bereavement Leave because of a death in their immediate
family. Immediate family for the purposes of this section shall be defined as: father; mother;
father-in-law; mother-in-law; brother; sister; spouse; or legal dependent. Employees may
pre-designate and substitute other Members defined as “immediate family.” The intent of
this provision is not to expand the number of persons included in the definition of “immediate
family” or to increase paid leave opportunities, but, rather to recognize variation in family
structure (e.g. stepmother for mother). Said time will not be cumulative from one twelve
month period to another nor will pay in lieu of unused leave for bereavement be provided.
The Department Director may grant one (1) additional shift in the event of a death which
requires extended travel.
ARTICLE 45 – JURY DUTY
A. If called for jury duty in a Municipal, Superior, or Federal Court, or for a Coroner’s
Jury, Employees covered by this Agreement shall remain in their regular pay status.
All jury fees except mileage reimbursement shall be returned to the City.
B. Employees who have served four (4) or more hours in one day of jury duty will not
be required to report for work within twelve (12) hours of the time they were
released, dismissed, or excused from jury duty for the day. At the Supervisor’s
discretion an employee may be excused from the reporting requirement if the time
they would be at work is de minimis.
ARTICLE 46 – MILITARY LEAVE PAY
Employees covered by this Agreement will be granted Military Leave pursuant to governing
State and Federal law.
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ARTICLE 47 – HOLIDAYS
A. All employees covered by this Agreement working the 5/40 schedule shall receive
the following holidays off with pay:
New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday; President’s Day; Cesar
Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day;
Veterans Day; Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving Friday; Christmas Eve (5
hours); Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve (5 hours).
B. Employees covered by this Agreement working the 4/40 schedule in positions
assigned to areas that are closed on the holidays listed below, shall receive the
following holidays off with pay:
New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar
Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day;
Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
1. Community Service Officers & Supervisors
a. All employees covered by this Agreement working as a Community
Services Officer and/or Community Service Supervisor shall receive
the following holidays off with pay:
Thanksgiving; Christmas Day; New Years’ Day; Cesar Chavez Day;
Juneteenth.
b. All employees covered by this Agreement working as a Community
Services Officer and/or Community Services Supervisor are eligible
to receive Holiday pay for the following Holidays:
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday; President’s Day; Memorial Day;
Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans’ Day.
If an employee is not scheduled to work on a designated Holiday, they shall
be compensated 10 hours or 12 hours (depending on their regular work
schedule) of Holiday Comp Time (HCE) or Holiday Pay. If an employee works
on a Holiday that falls on their regular day off, the City shall compensate the
employee at a rate of time and one-half for overtime worked, in addition to the
previously mentioned 10 hours or 12 hours Holiday Comp Time or Pay. If an
employee works on a holiday that falls on their regular workday, the employee
shall receive 15 hours (10 hours Holiday times 1.5) or 18 hours (12 hours
Holiday times 1.5) Holiday Comp Time or Pay in addition to their regular rate
of pay for that day. The effect is to pay two and one-half times the employee’s
regular rate of pay. The employee may choose to receive either Holiday
Compensation Time or pay for those hours earned.
C. All employees covered by this Agreement working a 9/80 schedule shall receive
ninety (90) hours of Holiday Time per calendar year. Each year of this Agreement,
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the 9/80 holiday schedule for "A” Shift and “B” Shift will be developed and agreed to
by Union and City.
D. For all holidays that fall on a Saturday, employees will receive compensatory time.
For all holidays that fall on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday. This
does not apply to employees in the classification of Police Service
Officer/Lead/Supervisor, Community Services Officer and Community Service
Supervisor. For these positions, Holidays shall be observed on the specific calendar
day that the Holiday actually falls on (not necessarily on the day that City Hall is closed
in observance of the Holiday). For example, if Christmas day falls on a Sunday, the
Holiday for the above noted positions will be observed on that Sunday.
E. Police Service Officers/Lead/Supervisors
1. All employees’ covered by this Agreement working as a Police Service Officer,
Lead Police Service Officer, or Police Service Officer Supervisor, are eligible to
receive Holiday pay for the following Holidays:
New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day; Cesar
Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day;
Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
2. If an employee is not scheduled to work on that Holiday, they shall be
compensated 10 hours or 12 hours (depending on their regular work schedule) of
Holiday Comp Time or Pay. If an employee works on a Holiday that falls on their
regular day off, the City shall compensate the employee time and one-half for any
overtime hours worked up to 10 hours or 12 hours (depending on their shift). Any
hours worked over ten (10) or twelve (12) hours will be paid at two and one-half
times their regular rate in addition to the 10 hours or 12 hours of Holiday Comp
Time/Pay stated above. If an employee works on a holiday that falls on their
regular work day, the employee shall receive their regular rate of pay in addition
to time and one-half for all hours worked, up to ten (10) or twelve (12) hours. Any
hours worked over ten (10) or twelve (12) hours will be paid at two and one-half
times their regular rate. The effect is to pay two and one-half times the employee’s
regular rate of pay. The employee may choose to receive either Holiday
Compensatory Earned (HCE) or pay for those hours earned.
F. In addition to the above, all employees covered by this Agreement, will receive ten
(10) hours of Holiday Flex Time for the following purpose: these ten hours can only
be used for either Christmas Eve (Decemb er 24th) or New Year’s Eve (December
31st). The hours may also be split into two days, using 5 hours each day (applies to
Christmas Eve and New Years’ Eve only). Taking into consideration the employee’s
preference, Department Directors will coordinate such leave to ensure there is
adequate coverage for the department. Police and Fire Department employees who
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are required to work those two dates have until January 31st to use the ten (10)
hours. The hours cannot be cashed-in and cannot be carried over from January 31st.
ARTICLE 48 – COMPENSATORY TIME
A. In lieu of pay, Compensatory Time may be earned at a rate of one and one -half times
the actual hours worked in an overtime Situation. Said Compensatory Time may be
accrued to a maximum of one hundred (100) hours with an automatic cash-out of any
overage as a part of the regular payroll process. The cash outs will take place based
on the accrual balance of November 16th and paid on the check of December 5th.
B. In a holiday situation, Compensatory Time can be earned as indicated in Article 27
and can be accrued up to 100 hours with an automatic cash out of any overage.
C. Separate accrual banks shall be maintained for each type of Compensatory Time.
D. The granting of requests for Compensatory Time of f shall not be unreasonably
withheld and shall be made in accordance with departmental policies.
E. Employees may elect to cash-in accrued compensatory time except during any pay
period in which the employee is absent without pay.
ARTICLE 49 – RETIREMENT
A. Tier I. The City provides the PERS 2% at 55 Plan with one year final compensation
to employees hired prior to July 1, 2011. The City will pay the employee’s 7%
contribution to PERS. The City shall report to P.E.R.S. the value of the 7% em ployer
paid member contribution (EPMC) pursuant to the authority of Government Code
section 20023(c)(4).
Tier II. For new employees hired on or after July 1, 2011 up to and concluding
December 31, 2012, the PERS retirement benefit formula shall be the 2% @ 60 plan,
with retirement benefits calculated on one year final compensation. This became
effective July 1, 2011 when a new contract with PERS was signed. Prior to January
1, 2013, the City paid the employee’s 7% contribution to PERS and did not reope n
this issue during the 2011-12 negotiations. The City reported to P.E.R.S. the value
of the 7% employer paid member contribution (EPMC) pursuant to the authority of
Government Code section 20023(c)(4) and will not reopen this issue during the 2011 -
12 negotiations.
B. Except as set forth in subsection C immediately below, each employee in the
bargaining unit shall pay the full seven percent (7%) PERS member contribution by
payroll deduction as follows:
1. Effective January 1, 2013, by 2.5%
2. Effective July 1, 2013, an additional 2.5% for a total of 5%.
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3. Effective July 1, 2014, an additional 2% for a total of 7%.
4. The City shall adopt the necessary resolution so that such payments made by
the employees may be excluded from taxable inc ome pursuant to section
414(h)(2) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
C. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, shall be subject to the Public Employee
Pension Reform Act, (“PEPRA”; Assembly Bill 340) including but not limited to:
1. 2% at 62 retirement formula for those who are “new members” as that term is
defined in AB 340.
2. Such new members shall pay to PERS by payroll deduction 50% of the
“normal cost” as defined in AB 340 or the then current contribution rate
of similarly situated employees , whichever is greater, as required by new
Government Code section, 7522.30(c).
D. Any employee covered by this Agreement will be eligible, upon service retirement
from this City, for a medical supplement. Said supplement shall be in the following
amount:
1. For those who were hired before July 1, 2018 and who retired after July 1,
2008: The City will contribute 5% of the health insurance premium for each
year of service with the City of Hermosa Beach up to the lesser of the single
person HMO premium of the lowest cost HMO plan or $500 per month. A
retiring employee must have completed a minimum of ten (10) years of service
with the City of Hermosa Beach and be at least fifty-five (55) years of age to
be eligible for this benefit.
2. For those who retired before June 30, 2008: For service retirement at age
fifty-five (55) with a minimum of twenty (20) years continuous service, a
$250.00 (or cost of policy whichever is less) per month medical insurance
supplement, provided, however, that no currently retired employee shall have
a benefit amount less than they are currently receiving.
3. For those hired on or after July 1, 2018: The City will provide a medical
insurance supplement of $400 per month. A retiring employee must have
completed a minimum of twenty (20) years of continuous service with the City
of Hermosa Beach and be at least sixty (60) years of age to be eligible for this
benefit.
3. The medical supplement payments specified in Sections D(1) – D(3) above,
shall commence with the first month following the employee's service
retirement in which the employee is responsible for pa yment of the insurance
premium.
4. In order to be eligible for medical supplement payments, an employee must
either remain on a medical insurance plan offered by the City or provide proof
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of coverage on a self -procured medical insurance plan or coverage through a
spouse or domestic partner’s medical plan.
5. Retirees who are eligible for a supplement but who are not covered on the City
policy are still eligible to receive their stipend. Payments will only be made
when the retiree provides proof of coverage of insurance and proof of the
amount paid for said coverage. Proof of coverage and the amount paid must
be provided to the City within 60 days. The City will not provide retroactive
reimbursement for payments not documented within 60 days of payment. The
amount paid to the retiree will be the lesser of the amount paid for coverage
or the stipend amount allowed by the MOU.
6. Any employee receiving a benefit under this Article agrees to apply for, and
enroll in, any Federal and/or State medical insurance plan (e.g. Medicare,
Medicaid, etc.) for which they may become eligible unless such Federal and/or
State medical insurance plan or equivalent no longer exists. For all active
employees, the benefit will end at the month in which the member becomes
eligible for State or Federal Medicare, which is currently 65 years of age.
ARTICLE 50 – HEALTH AND WELFARE
A. The City agrees to make available health, dental, vision, long term disability,
psychological health, and life insurance.
B. Life Insurance
The City shall provide and pay the full premium for a life insurance policy for each
employee payable in the amount of $50,000.
C. Long Term Disability Insurance
The City will provide and pay the full premium for long term disability insurance for
each employee.
D. Medical Insurance
The City will provide employees a choice of a Preferred Provider Option (PPO) or a
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), both of which will include prescription
coverage.
For the benefit years beginning January 1, 2023, and later, the City’s maximum
monthly premium contribution toward medical insurance for each employee’s
selected plan and level of coverage will be $1,875.39. Employees choosing a medical
insurance plan and/or coverage level with a monthly premium that e xceeds the City’s
maximum contribution shall pay the difference by payroll deduction.
E. Dental Insurance
The City’s maximum monthly premium contribution toward dental insurance for each
employee’s selected plan and level of coverage will be $226.30.
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F. Vision Insurance
The full cost of the Vision Plan shall be borne by the employee.
G. Psychological Health
The City will continue to provide full family coverage for the psychological health
benefit.
H. The City and the union mutually recognize the need to explore cost containment
measures to control the increasing rates of the various lines of insurance coverage
provided to City employees. As part of the annual insurance program renewal
process, the City shall explore various alternate benefit levels to mitigate premium
increases such as changes to copayments and deductibles. The City agrees to meet
with the Insurance Review Committee to review and discuss any proposed changes
to existing benefit levels.
ARTICLE 51 – LONG TERM DISABILITY
A. An employee utilizing the Long Term Disability Plan shall not accrue Vacation, Sick
Leave, Holiday Pay or allowances after the 30th calendar day after disability.
B. FAMILY AND MEDICAL CARE LEAVE
1. As required by State and Federal law, the City will provide Family and Medical
Care Leave for eligible employees. The following provisions set forth unit
Members’ rights and obligations with respect to such leave. Rights and
obligations which are not specifically set forth below are set forth in the
Department of Labor regulations implementing the Federal Family and Medical
Leave Act of 1993 ”FMLA”, and the regulations of the California Fair
Employment and Housing Commission implementing the California Fa mily
Rights Act (“CFRA”) (Government Code § 12945.2). Unless otherwise
provided by this Article, “Leave” under this Article shall mean leave pursuant
to the FMLA and CFRA.
2. Eligible Members are entitled to a total of 12 weeks of leave during any 12 -
month period. A Member’s entitlement to leave for the birth or placement of a
child for adoption or foster care with the employee expires 12 months after the
birth or placement.
3. The 12-month period for calculating leave entitlement will be a “rolling per iod”
measured backward from the date leave is taken and continues with each
additional leave day taken. Thus, whenever a Member requests leave, the
City will look back over the previous 12-month period to determine how much
leave has been used in determining how much leave a Member is entitled to.
4. If a Member uses leave for any reason permitted under the law, he/she may
concurrently utilize all other accrued leaves in connection with the leave. The
utilization of other accrued leaves will run concurrently with the leave.
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5. Members must fill out the following applicable forms in connection with leave
under this article:
“Request for Family or Medical Leave”
“Certification of Physician or Practitioner”
“Fitness for Duty to Return from Leave”
6. The provision of Article 51 A shall apply regarding the accrual of vacation, sick,
holiday pay and allowances with the exception that seniority shall continue to
accrue during the period of FMLA leave.
ARTICLE 52 – LAYOFF
A. It is mutually agreed that whenever, in the judgment of the City Council, it becomes
necessary to abolish a position in the interest of economy or because the necessity
for the position no longer exists, the City Council may abolish any position or
employment in the competitive service and the personnel officer shall layoff, demote
or transfer employees thereby affected.
B. The City shall give such employees not less than thirty (30) days advance notice of
separation and reason therefore.
C. Layoff shall be made within classes of positions and all provisional employees in the
affected class or classes shall be laid off prior to the layoff of any probationary
employee. All probationary employees in the affected class or classes shall be laid
off prior to the layoff of any permanent employee in the affected class or classes and
such layoff shall be by seniority.
D. The criterion used in determining the order of separation shall be seniority. Seniority
is defined as the total time worked within one's current classification. Whereve r
seniority in classification is equal, the following criteria shall be applied in the order
below:
1. Total City service
2. Relative position on the certified eligibility list
3. Drawing of lots
E. The seniority date shall be the date of permanent appointment from a certified Civil
Service List. For those employees who have served in their current classification
prior to 1981, the seniority date will be the date of appointment via personnel action.
F. Date of hire shall include all City service including CETA and FEEA time but not part
time/no benefit service.
G. Seniority shall not include the time which was terminated by voluntary resignation
from the competitive service, layoff, leave of absence or suspension from the
competitive service but shall include time served on military leave of absence.
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H. When a layoff affects a classification which crosses department lines, the junior
employee in said classification shall receive the layoff regardless of department as
outlined in paragraphs D, E and F.
I. Employees laid-off shall have the City paid portion of their medical insurance
premiums paid for two months following the date of lay-off.
ARTICLE 53 – RETURN TO WORK FROM LAYOFF
A. It is mutually agreed that the names of probationary and permanent employees laid
off shall be placed upon an eligibility list for classes which, in the opinion of the City
Manager, require essentially the same qualifications and duties and responsibilities
as those of the class of position from which the layoff was made.
B. Names of persons laid off shall be placed at the top of eligibility lists in order of their
seniority and shall remain on such lists for a period of two years unless re -employed
by the City. The result being, by classification, the last employee laid off shall be the
first rehired.
C. In the event that an employee on a rehire list is offered a position in the classification
from which they were laid off and does not accept said position, then their name shall
be removed from all re-employment lists. Acceptance of temporary employment does
not affect eligibility on permanent re-employment list.
D. In the event that an employee on a rehire list is offered a position in a lower
classification from which he/she was laid off and does not accept said position, his/her
name shall be removed from the lower classification rehire list but will remain on the
higher classification list.
E. Employees hired from the re-employment list into a classification lower than the
classification in which they were laid off shall have their names maintained on the re-
employment list for the higher classification until said re-employment list expires.
F. Notices of recall from layoffs shall be sent by certified mail (return receipt requested)
and shall specify the date for reporting to work which shall not be more than two (2)
weeks from the date the notice is received. Notice shall be deemed to have been
received when sent to the last known address on file with the City and delivery or
attempted delivery is certified by postal service. Notice of recall will also be forwarded
to the recognized bargaining agent. Employees to be laid off shall submit to the
Personnel office their current address at the time of separation. Upon receiving
notice, the person on layoff shall have five (5) days to accept or decline the recall
opportunity.
G. Any employee failing to respond in writing within five (5) days of recall, or failing to
report on the prescribed date within the two (2) week maximum, waives all remaining
rights to recall on all re-employment lists. The City will proceed to the next senior
person until recall needs are met or the list(s) is exhausted.
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H. Upon recall from lay-off, all accruals will be based on criteria set forth in Article 52
Layoff, paragraphs D, E and F.
ARTICLE 54 – REDUCTION IN LIEU OF LAYOFF
A. It is mutually agreed that an employee whose position is abolished shall be permitted
to drop back into the next lower classification within the same classification family and
(i.e. Maintenance II to Maintenance I; Senior Account Clerk to Account Clerk) within
his/her department and continue in service provided he/she is qualified to perform the
duties of the lower classification. The layoff, if any, shall be made in the lowest grade
in the department of the employee having the least seniority.
B. In the case of reduction of any employee in the City Service to a class with a lower
pay range such employee's salary shall be reduced to a pay step in the lower range
corresponding to less than one step in dollar amount below that which he held in the
higher class before such reduction.
C. For purposes of future step advancement, accrued time in the higher classification
step shall be retained.
D. An employee whose position is abolished shall be permitted to continue in service in
a lateral position (same salary range) within their department if there is a vacancy
and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the vacant position.
E. An employee shall be required to successfully complete a thorough background
investigation for any position they assume as a result of reduction in -lieu or lateral
transfer if such a background investigation is required of a new-hire employee.
ARTICLE 55 – SELECTION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT DOCTOR OR MEDICAL
FACILITY AND CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS
A. It is understood that the City will provide medical facili ties to be used for industrial
accidents or illness. However, in the event the Union Members covered by this MOU
wish to grieve the City's selection, the City will give due consideration to the facts
presented and may select a new facility.
Employees may designate a personal physician to provide treatment in the event of
a workers’ compensation injury or illness. A pre-designation form entitled,
“PERSONAL PHYSICIAN PRE-DESIGNATION FORM FOR WORK RELATED
INJURIES” must be completed in order to designate a physician. This two-page form
is available in the Human Resources Department and must be signed by the
employee AND their personal physician and returned to the Human Resources
Department BEFORE an injury occurs in order to be valid.
B. An employee who suffers an injury on duty on or after that date will continue to have
payment of the City's portion of all health insurance premiums paid for a period of
seven (7) full months commencing with the month in which the injury occurred.
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C. Accrual of vacation, sick and holidays shall be governed by the provisions of Article
51(A).
D. Nothing herein shall prevent an employee from utilizing their accrued time in addition
to receiving temporary disability payments under the provisions of the Workers'
Compensation laws of the State of California in order to maintain their full salary.
ARTICLE 56 – DISCIPLINE, SUSPENSION, DISCHARGE
A. The City understands the value of progressive discipline and will endeavor to
incorporate that procedure in its disciplinary policy. Therefore, as a guideline, the
City will endeavor to adhere to the following progressive disciplinary procedure:
1. Written Notice(s)
2. Written reprimand(s)
3. Suspension(s); Reduction-in-Pay; Demotion
4. Demotion/Reduction in pay
5. Termination
B. The above procedure will be used only as a guideline and will apply to all of the
Union's classifications and positions.
C. Appeals of Discipline shall be governed by the provisions of Article 57.
ARTICLE 57 - GRIEVANCES/APPEAL OF DISCIPLINE
A. Purpose of Grievance/Appeal Procedures:
1. To promote improved Employer-employee relations by establishing
procedures on matters.
2. To provide that Grievances/Appeals shall be settled as near as possible
to the point of origin.
3. To provide that the Grievance/Appeal procedures shall be as informal
as possible.
B. A "Grievance” shall be defined as a controversy between the City and the Union or
an employee or employees covered by this Agreement. Such controversy must
pertain to any of the following:
1. Any matter involving the application of any provision of this Agreement;
or
2. Any matter involving the violations of any provision or intent of this
Agreement; or
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3. Any matter that affects the working conditions of the employee or the
application of all rules, regulations, policies and/or laws affecting the
employees covered by this Agreement.
C. An Appeal of Discipline is distinct from a Grievance in that it is an action taken by an
employee to request an administrative review of disciplinary action initiated against
him or her.
D. There shall be an earnest effort on the part of both parties to settle
grievances/appeals promptly through the steps listed below. Grievances/Appeals
must be processed with Union participation.
E. STEP 1 Grievance - An employee's Grievance/Appeal must be submitted in writing
by the employee fully stating the facts surrounding the Grievance/Appeal and
detailing the specific provisions of this Agreement alleged to have been violated, and
presented to the first line supervisor or management representative immediately in
charge of the aggrieved/disciplined employee within fifteen (15) calendar days after
the employee could have been reasonably expected to have had knowledge. The
supervisor or management representative shall reply to the employee by the end of
the fifteenth (15th) calendar day following the presentation of the Grievance/Appeal
and the giving of such answer will terminate Step 1.
F. STEP 2 - If the Grievance/Appeal is not settled in Step 1, t he Grievance/Appeal will
be presented to the Department Director (or, in the case of an appeal of a disciplinary
action initiated by a Department Director or where the Department Director
participated in the decision to administer discipline, to the Human Resources
Manager/Director) within ten (10) calendar days after termination of Step 1. Appeals
of written reprimands shall be presented to the Human Resources Manager/Director.
A meeting with the employee, shop steward and Department Director/Human
Resources Manager/Director (or designee) will be arranged at a mutually agreeable
location and time to review and discuss the Grievance/Appeal. Such meeting will
take place within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Grievance/Appeal is
received by the Department Director/Personnel Director (or designee). The
Department Director/Human Resources Manager/Director (or designee) may invite
other Members of management to be present at such meeting. The Department
Director/Human Resources Manager/Director (or designee) will give a written reply
by the end of the seventh (7th) calendar day following the date of the meeting, and
the giving of such reply will terminate Step 2.
G. An appeal of Discipline in the form of a Written Notice shall not be continued beyond
the second step.
H. In the case of an appeal of discipline in the form of a written reprimand, if the appeal
is not resolved to the satisfaction of the disciplined employee, the employee may
request the matter be submitted to a mediator who is a Member of the State of
California Mediation Service. Any such request for mediation shall be made within 7
calendar days of the conclusion of Step 2 of the Appeal process. Following
mediation, any determination regarding the written reprimand shall be final and n o
further appeal shall be allowed.
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I. STEP 3 - If the Grievance/Appeal is not settled in Step 2, it shall be submitted to the
City Manager. The Union Representative and City Manager or his designee shall,
within seven (7) calendar days after the terminat ion of Step 2, arrange a meeting to
be held at a mutually agreeable location and time to review and discuss the
Grievance/Appeal. Such meeting will take place within ten (10) calendar days from
the date the Grievance/Appeal is referred to Step 3. A decisi on shall be rendered
within seven (7) calendar days from the date of such meeting. The decision shall be
in writing. The giving of such reply will terminate Step 3.
J. Time limits, as set forth above for each of the steps may be extended by mutual
Agreement between the parties but neither party shall be required to so agree.
K. In the event the Union calls witnesses that must be excused from work, the City
agrees to excuse same in a paid status. The parties agree that in the event the Union
Member or the Union fail to comply with the time limits contained herein, such failure
constitutes a waiver of the right to prosecute the Grievance/Appeal; it is furthe r agreed
that in the event the City or its representatives fail to comply with the prescribed time
limits, such failure constitutes an agreement to concur with the grievant’s/appellant's
position and remedy.
L. It is not intended that the grievance procedure be used to effect changes in the
established salary and fringe benefits.
ARTICLE 58 – ARBITRATION
A. Grievances/Appeals which are not settled pursuant to the Grievance/Appeal
procedure herein and which either party desires to contest further, shall be submitted
to arbitration as provided in this Article provided however that said Request for
Arbitration shall be made within twenty (20) calendar days of the conclusion of Step
3 of the Grievance/Appeal procedure.
B. As soon as possible and in any event not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after
either party received written notice from the other of the desire to arbitrate, the parties
shall agree upon an arbitrator. If no Agreement is reached within said fourteen (14)
calendar days, an arbitrator shall be selected from a list of seven (7) arbitrators
submitted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service by alternate striking of
names until one name remains. The party who strikes the first name from the panel
shall be determined by lot.
C. Either the City or the Union may call any employee as a witness, and the City agrees
to release said witness from work if he is on duty. If an employee witness is called
by the City, the City will reimburse him for time lost; if called by the Union; the Union
may pay the expense.
D. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter, amend, change, add to or subtract from
any of the terms of this Agreement. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based
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solely upon the evidence and arguments presented to him by the respective parties
in the presence of each other.
E. The decision of the arbitrator within the limits herein prescribed shall be final and
binding upon the parties to the dispute.
F. The mutual decision of the parties and/or the arbitrator in any dispute shall be the
final and binding decision on all parties and there shall not be any appeal to another
board, authority, commission and/or agency for it is the intent of this Agreement to
supplant the Civil Service (Personnel Board) hearing and appeal s ystem with the
provisions of this Article.
G. The arbitrator may hear and determine only one grievance/appeal at a time without
the express Agreement of the City and the Union. The parties shall share equally the
expense of the cost of the arbitration, with the exception of counsel's fees.
ARTICLE 59 – CIVIL SERVICE RULES
The Union is in agreement with the City’s intent to place a measure on the November 8,
2022 ballot to repeal Ordinance No. N.S. 211 adopted in 1960 pertaining to the City’s Civil
Service System as set forth Chapter 2.76 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code pertaining
to Civil Service. The Union understands that the repeal of the Ordinance is nec essary to
allow the City to update its personnel rules and civil service rules.
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EXHIBIT A
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023 (Compensation Study Median Adjustment* & 3%)
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
G33 ACCOUNT CLERK $4,599 $4,829 $5,070 $5,324 $5,589
G43 BUILDING & PLANNING TECHNICIAN*$5,110 $5,366 $5,634 $5,916 $6,211
G01 BUILDING INSPECTOR*$6,420 $6,741 $7,078 $7,432 $7,803
G06 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER $5,806 $6,096 $6,401 $6,721 $7,057
G31 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER*$4,682 $4,916 $5,162 $5,420 $5,691
G24 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN**$4,887 $5,131 $5,388 $5,657 $5,940
G25 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $5,325 $5,591 $5,871 $6,165 $6,474
G41 MAINTENANCE I $4,128 $4,334 $4,551 $4,779 $5,018
G29 MAINTENANCE II $4,599 $4,829 $5,070 $5,324 $5,589
G39 OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,128 $4,334 $4,551 $4,779 $5,018
G13 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER $5,170 $5,429 $5,700 $5,985 $6,284
G05 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR $6,200 $6,510 $6,836 $7,178 $7,537
G23 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK $5,061 $5,314 $5,580 $5,859 $6,152
G45 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,542 $4,769 $5,007 $5,257 $5,520
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
S01 CREW SUPERVISOR*$6,378 $6,697 $7,032 $7,384 $7,753
S03 SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $6,125 $6,431 $6,753 $7,091 $7,446
S07 COMMUNITY SERVICES FIELD SUPERVISOR*$5,702 $5,987 $6,286 $6,600 $6,930
S09 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER SUPERVISOR $6,115 $6,421 $6,742 $7,079 $7,432
GENERAL & SUPERVISORY BARGAINING UNIT - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
SUPERVISORY CLASSIFICATIONS
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EXHIBIT A (Cont.)
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024 (3% for all classifications)
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
G33 ACCOUNT CLERK $4,737 $4,974 $5,223 $5,484 $5,756
G43 BUILDING & PLANNING TECHNICIAN*$5,263 $5,526 $5,802 $6,092 $6,397
G01 BUILDING INSPECTOR*$6,613 $6,943 $7,290 $7,655 $8,037
G06 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER $5,980 $6,279 $6,593 $6,923 $7,268
G31 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER*$4,822 $5,064 $5,317 $5,583 $5,861
G24 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN**$5,034 $5,285 $5,549 $5,826 $6,118
G25 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $5,485 $5,759 $6,047 $6,349 $6,668
G41 MAINTENANCE I $4,252 $4,464 $4,687 $4,921 $5,169
G29 MAINTENANCE II $4,737 $4,974 $5,223 $5,484 $5,756
G39 OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,252 $4,464 $4,687 $4,921 $5,169
G13 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER $5,325 $5,591 $5,871 $6,165 $6,473
G05 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR $6,386 $6,705 $7,040 $7,392 $7,763
G23 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK $5,213 $5,473 $5,747 $6,034 $6,337
G45 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,678 $4,912 $5,158 $5,416 $5,685
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
S01 CREW SUPERVISOR*$6,569 $6,898 $7,243 $7,605 $7,985
S03 SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $6,309 $6,624 $6,955 $7,303 $7,669
S07 COMMUNITY SERVICES FIELD SUPERVISOR*$5,873 $6,167 $6,475 $6,799 $7,138
S09 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER SUPERVISOR $6,298 $6,613 $6,944 $7,291 $7,655
GENERAL & SUPERVISORY BARGAINING UNIT - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
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EXHIBIT A (Cont.)
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025 (3% for all classifications)
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
G33 ACCOUNT CLERK $4,879 $5,123 $5,379 $5,648 $5,930
G43 BUILDING & PLANNING TECHNICIAN*$5,421 $5,692 $5,977 $6,276 $6,590
G01 BUILDING INSPECTOR*$6,811 $7,152 $7,510 $7,886 $8,280
G06 CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER $6,160 $6,468 $6,791 $7,131 $7,488
G31 COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER*$4,967 $5,215 $5,476 $5,750 $6,038
G24 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN**$5,185 $5,444 $5,716 $6,002 $6,302
G25 EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $5,649 $5,932 $6,229 $6,540 $6,867
G41 MAINTENANCE I $4,379 $4,598 $4,828 $5,069 $5,322
G29 MAINTENANCE II $4,879 $5,123 $5,379 $5,648 $5,930
G39 OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,379 $4,598 $4,828 $5,069 $5,322
G13 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER $5,485 $5,759 $6,047 $6,349 $6,666
G05 PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR $6,578 $6,906 $7,251 $7,614 $7,995
G23 SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK $5,369 $5,638 $5,920 $6,216 $6,527
G45 SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT $4,819 $5,060 $5,313 $5,579 $5,858
Monthly Salary Range
GRADE TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
S01 CREW SUPERVISOR*$6,766 $7,105 $7,460 $7,833 $8,225
S03 SENIOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC $6,498 $6,823 $7,164 $7,522 $7,898
S07 COMMUNITY SERVICES FIELD SUPERVISOR*$6,049 $6,352 $6,670 $7,004 $7,354
S09 POLICE SERVICE OFFICER SUPERVISOR $6,487 $6,812 $7,153 $7,511 $7,887
GENERAL & SUPERVISORY BARGAINING UNIT - TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911
SUPERVISORY CLASSIFICATIONS
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EXHIBIT B
LEAD POLICE SERVICE OFFICER CRITERIA/DUTIES
1. Must have been satisfactorily performing all job functions within the classification
of Police Service Officer.
2 Shall be Police Service Training Officer certified within twelve (12) months of
appointment.
3. Must be able to utilize a Records Management System (RMS) with independence
and efficiency.
4. Shall be responsible for supervision and scheduling of assigned Police Service
Officers.
5. Shall participate in and coordinate performance evaluations and recommend
training as necessary for assigned personnel.
6. Shall represent the jail division at department and other meeting as required.
7. Shall be responsible for recommending policies and procedures for jail operations
and ensuring compliance with same when approved.
8. Shall assist in the maintenance of the jail operation manual.
9. Shall have responsibility for coordination and scheduling of the department’s
Trustee Program.
10. Must have the ability to make responsible and prudent decisions in all assigned
areas that pertain to the functions of the department.
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EXHIBIT C
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PREMIUM PAYS CRITERIA/DUTIES
A. Electrician
1. Must be able to independently trouble shoot and effectively repair
malfunctioning circuits and systems.
2 Must have ability to build and install high voltage components and systems.
3. Must have familiarity with, and ability to apply, Uniform Electrical Code
standards.
4. Must have ability to work with and install 110 voltage systems.
5. Must be able to repair and/or replace malfunctioning components.
6. Must be able to prioritize job requests and train and supervise other
employees.
7. Must have knowledge of, and be able to be assigned responsibility for, signal
and street lighting systems.
8. Must have knowledge of Cal/OSHA and other accepted safety standards and
approved methods of electrical installation.
9. Must have completed a minimum of three years of varied experience
performing the duties of a journey level electrician.
B. Carpenter
1. Must have ability to repair roofs, install drywall, and apply stucco.
2. Must have ability to perform both rough and finish carpentry.
3. Must have ability to interpret and build from building plans.
4. Must have ability to prioritize job requests and train and supervise employees.
5. Must have knowledge of, and ability to apply, accepted safety standards.
6. Must have knowledge of, and ability to apply, Uniform Build Code standards.
7. Must have completed at least one year of varied experience performing the
duties of a journey level carpenter.
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C. Traffic Specialist
1. Must have knowledge of, and ability to apply, CalTrans manual standards as
regards street markings, signage, general specifications, and traffic controls.
2. Must have ability to maintain and repair hydraulic and electrical painting
equipment.
3. Must have ability to repair pumps.
4. Must have ability to prioritize job requests and train and supervise other
employees.
5. Must have knowledge of, and ability to apply, accepted safety standards.
D. Irrigation Specialist
1. Must be able to maintain and repair complicated automatic irrigation systems.
2. Must possess understanding of hydraulic theory.
3. Must be able to read and build from landscape and irrigation plans.
4. Must have ability to prioritize job requests and train and supervise other
employees.
5. Must have knowledge of, and ability to apply, accepted safety standards.
E. Street Maintenance Technician
1. Must be proficient in form setting and concrete estimating, pouring and
finishing.
2. Must be proficient in estimating, laying and compacting asphalt concrete
including proficiency in operation of light and heavy equipment such as
backhoe, roller, tamper and saw.
3. Must be familiar with both concrete and asphalt concrete jobs.
4. Must be proficient in the safe operation of small machine operations including
acetylene/oxygen cutting torch, coring machine, compressor and pavement
breakers, skill saw and other small power tools, grinders, water and sand
blaster, steam cleaner and other assorted hand tools.
5. Must be able to apply Cal/OSHA standard for traffic control and other safety
procedures in public right-of-way.
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6. Will be responsible for the supervision of small construction crews.
7. Must have ability to prioritize job requests and train and supervise other
employees.
F. Sewer/Storm Drain Specialist
1. Must be proficient in reading and understanding existing sewer maps/videos
and related documents.
2. Must be proficient in operating existing sewer rodding equipment, i.e. Sreco
flexible sewer rodder and assorted small and medium sewer “snakes.”
3. Must be proficient in entering and exiting enclosed areas safely including
manholes and pump stations.
4. Must be proficient in operating existing heavy equipment on the beach, such
as the Cat 943 tracked Front Loader.
5. Must be able to prioritize job requests and train and supervise other
employees.
6. Must be able to respond to emergency requests after regular working hours.
7. Must be able to apply Cal/OSHA standard for traffic control and other safety
procedures in public right-of-way.
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REPORT 23-0211
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT CLAIMS
(Human Resources Manager Vanessa Godinez)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council reject the following claims and refer them to the City’s Liability Claims
Administrator.
Claimant:Sarkis Kassardjian
Date of Loss: February 15, 2023
Date Filed:March 13, 2023
Allegation:Claimant alleges property damage to a private parking lot due to an Athens truck driving
over it.
Claimant:C. Lukert
Date of Loss: September 7, 2021
Date Filed:July 13, 2022
Allegation:Claimant alleges property damage to a concrete block wall and top floor ceiling cracks
due to violent shaking created by sand compacting and/or paving machines used by
City of Hermosa Beach during street paving of 24th Street (just east of Park Avenue).
Attachments:
1.Claim Report for Sarkis Kassardjian
2.Claim Report for C. Lukert
Respectfully Submitted: Vanessa Godinez, Human Resources Manager
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REPORT 23-0222
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO
MIRA COSTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD NITE 2023
(City Manager Suja Lowenthal)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve a sponsorship donation of $1,000 to the Mira Costa High
School G.R.A.D. Booster Club for 2023.
Executive Summary:
Sponsorship donation requests from Mira Costa High School to support a drug-free and alcohol-free
graduation celebration have been approved annually since 1998.The amount originally approved in
1998, and subsequently requested annually, is $1,000.
Background:
G.R.A.D Nite (Graduates Resisting Alcohol and Drugs)has been a Mira Costa tradition for over
twenty-five years.Sponsorship donation requests from Mira Costa High School have been approved
annually since 1998.The amount originally approved in 1998,and subsequently requested annually,
is $1,000.This program encourages seniors to celebrate with other graduates,in a drug-free and
alcohol-free environment.
Discussion:
The G.R.A.D Nite event is supervised and is a sober event for graduates to celebrate safely with their
peers on graduation night.Graduates are bussed to the destination where they are fed and
entertained.Ticket prices are kept low to encourage attendance,and scholarships,in the form of no
cost attendance,are provided to students who otherwise could not afford to attend.One hundred
percent of donations cover scholarships and the cost of the event.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds for this donation are included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget under the City Council
Special Events Account, 001-1101-4319.
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General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s
General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Public Safety Element
Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors.
Policy:
·5.5 Crime prevention outreach programs.Offer youth programs,recreation opportunities,
educational programs, and other services to encourage crime prevention behavior.
Attachment:
1.Mira Costa G.R.A.D. Nite 2023 Donation Request and Sponsorship Form
Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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From: Rachel Disser <rrdisser@gmail.com>
Date: April 11, 2023 at 13:25:09 PDT
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>, Mayor Ray Jackson <rjackson@hermosabeach.gov>,
Mayor Pro Tem Justin Massey <jmassey@hermosabeach.gov>, Councilmember Dean Francois
<dfrancois@hermosabeach.gov>, Councilmember Rob Saemann <rsaemann@hermosabeach.gov>,
Councilmember Michael Detoy <mdetoy@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: MIRA COSTA GRAD NITE 2023!
Good Afternoon Hermosa Beach City Council!
We hope this finds you all well. I am writing to you on behalf of the Mira Costa Grad Nite Committee for
2023. You generously sponsored last year with a $1,000 donation and we sincerely appreciate your help
making this a memorable night for our graduating Class of 2023! Attached please find the information
sheet as well as the Sponsorship Form. We hope you will support our Seniors again this year! Grad Nite
will provide a safe and fun environment for our Costa Class of 2023 to celebrate together!
Thanks so much and we look forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Rachel Disser
310-567-8984
Mira Costa Grad Nite Co-Chairs
Pip Coyne, Rachel Disser, & Lara Protiva
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Mira Costa High School G.R.A.D Nite: June 15, 2023!
Please Support MCHS G.R.A.D Nite!
G.R.A.D Nite (Graduates Resisting Alcohol and Drugs)
All-night, fun, supervised and SOBER event for graduates to
celebrate safely with their peers on Graduation Night
G.R.A.D. Nite is a 25+ Year Mira Costa tradition. Seniors are
encouraged to celebrate with other graduates, in a drug-free
and alcohol-free environment
Graduates are bussed to a secret destination where they are fed
and entertained well into the early morning
Ticket prices are kept low to encourage attendance, and
scholarships are provided to students who otherwise could not
afford to attend
Please consider becoming a Mira Costa G.R.A.D Nite Sponsor!
100% of your donation will cover scholarships and the cost of
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-Make checks out to MBX Foundation with GRAD Nite in the memo-
Mail check to: Rachel Disser, 569 33rd Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
The tax ID # is 02-0603467 We are a 501(c)(3) Organization
THANK YOU!!!
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Sponsorship Form
Name of Sponsor:__________________________________________
Name of Contact Person: ____________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ______________________
Address: _________________________________________________
$____________Presenting Sponsor ($5,000 or more)
$ ___________ Major Sponsor ($1,000 - $4,999)
$ ___________ Activity Sponsor ($500 - $999)
$ ___________ Other (Please List Amount)
How would you like your name to be listed when we formally
recognize sponsors?
_________________________________________________________
Please pay via check and make payable to: “MBX Foundation” (Grad
Nite On the Memo Line) Print and Mail this completed form to:
Rachel Disser, GRAD Nite, 569 33rd Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Questions? Contact GRAD Nite Co-Chair Rachel Disser
310-567-8984 or rrdisser@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0244
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
REQUEST FOR HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION (HRR22-01) FOR DESIGNATION OF A
LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204 MONTEREY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
(Community Development Director Carrie Tai)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment 1)approving Historic Resources
Preservation No.22-01 to designate the property located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a City of
Hermosa Beach Landmark and make the determination that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Executive Summary:
On April 7,2022,the property owner of 2204 Monterey Boulevard submitted an application to
nominate their home as a Hermosa Beach Landmark as outlined per the requirements of Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code (HBMC)Chapter 17.53,Historic Resources Preservation.The home is a
single-family residence constructed in 1913 and is designed in the Craftsman architectural style.
GPA Consulting conducted an analysis of the property for its eligibility in meeting one or more of the
requirements of landmark status as outlined in HBMC Section 17.53.060.Based on their analysis,
the property qualifies for designation as a Hermosa Beach landmark under Section 17.53.050.C and
retains sufficient physical integrity to convey its significance.
Background:
The City's historic resources preservation program was established in 1998 and is outlined in the
HBMC under Chapter 17.53 Historic Resources Preservation.This program encourages property
owners of historically significant structures or sites to voluntarily apply for local landmark status.A
property owner(s)or the City are the only individual(s)/entities that may nominate the designation of
an individual property,building,or structure as a Historic Landmark,by submitting the Historic
Landmark Nomination Application.The application must have the written consent of the property
owner(s).
Subsequent to the application being deemed complete by the Planning Division,no building,
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Subsequent to the application being deemed complete by the Planning Division,no building,
alteration,demolition,removal,or relocation permits for any historic resource,improvement,building
or structure relative to a proposed landmark shall be issued until a final determination is made
regarding the proposed designation.The City Council has no more than 70 days from the initial
hearing date to approve, in whole or in part, or disapprove the designation.
In recognition that payment of application fees and any additional third-party review may be
financially burdensome to residential property owners,the City Council adopted Resolution No.22-
7337 at its August 9,2022 meeting,authorizing the Community Development Department to approve
fee waiver applications for Historic Resources Nominations.Additionally,the City Council directed
staff to utilize a prima facie review to determine if a property would likely satisfy the HBMC
requirements and qualify for a fee waiver.Upon the initial assessment of this application,staff
determined that the property qualified for filing, review, and the respective fee waiver.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
May 10, 2022 Mayor Mike Detoy requested Council consider directing staff
to bring an item regarding the City’s historic resources
preservation program including fiscal impacts, possible
waiver of fees, and any information about historical
designations in Hermosa Beach.
June 14, 2022 City Council receive a report regarding the City’s historic
resources preservation program and directed staff to return
to Council with a residential historic resources preservation
application fee waiver policy for its consideration.
August 9, 2022 City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-7337 authorizing
the Community Development Department to approve fee
waiver applications for Historic Resources Nominations
based on a prima fascia review.
Analysis:
GPA Consulting conducted a comprehensive analysis of the property and prepared a Landmark
Assessment Report (Attachment 2).The analysis included:reviewing existing information provided
by the City,such as the landmark designation application;conducting field inspections of the property
to determine the general condition and physical integrity of the property;conducting research into the
history of the property through inspection of building permit records,city directories,newspaper
archives,genealogical databases,and historic maps;reviewing PLAN Hermosa for appropriate
contexts in the evaluation,such as the early development of Hermosa Beach and Craftsman
architecture;and,reviewing and analyzing ordinances,regulations,and technical materials relating to
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architecture;and,reviewing and analyzing ordinances,regulations,and technical materials relating to
Federal,State,and local historic preservation designations,including the process to evaluate the
property for significance as a Hermosa Beach Landmark.
Property Description
The property is located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard and is a single-family home that was
constructed in 1913 and designed in the Craftsman architectural stye.It is located on a rectangular
shaped lot on Monterey Boulevard at S.Park Avenue in the First Addition Tract in the Sand Section
neighborhood of Hermosa Beach.It is a single-story structure with a raised concrete foundation,
cross-gabled roof clad in composite shingles with wide,overhanging eaves with extended rafter tails
behind added fascia boards.
The structure’s floor plan is T-shaped and is covered in a combination of horizontal wood clapboard
siding along the bottom half of the first floor and wood shingles along the upper half.The front porch
is enclosed (an alteration after c.1946)and is covered in stucco with shingles in the upper gable and
include multi-light casement windows.Other windows are a mix of divided light double hung designs
arranged individually, in pairs, and in groups of three, large single and divided light fixed styles.
The surrounds of the property include a small stucco retaining wall and painted wood picket fence.
The lot is landscaped with brick paving,plants,and trees.The south (primary)elevation faces
Monterey Boulevard and includes a single solid Dutch door entrance with narrow wood shutters (both
are later alterations)on each side.The entrance is located on the enclosed front porch that is topped
with a gable roof.
All of the other elevations include similar treatments such as gabled roofs,extended eaves,and
exposed rafter tails.Fenestration on these elevations include a bay window on the east elevation,
and a combination of casement,divided light double hung,and singular double hung windows.The
north elevation is the only elevation that does not have any fenestration.
Construction and Ownership History
The original building permit was issued in 1913 for 24 feet by 34 feet one-story single-family
residence.Since its construction,it has undergone minor modifications including 10 feet by 14 feet
addition in 1914,unknown repair work in 1936,and the replacement of a 30-inch wall in 1962.This
wall is likely the retaining wall that surrounds the lot.Subsequent permits identify a new garage built
in 1974 to replace the 1914 garage and one in 1979 when a segment of the roof was raised to match
the existing roof.
Table 1 - Building Permit History
Date Permit #Scope of Work Architect/Builder/
Contractor/Engineer
Owner
1913/05/24 62 24 feet by 34 feet one-
story building
F.A. Kidder S.S. Kidder
1914/10/01 253 10 feet by 14 feet
garage with cement
floor
S.S. Kidder S. S. Kidder
1936/09/14 1323 Repair work N/A N/A
1962/06/01 11666 Replace 30-inch wallMerrill Blackford
1974/10/05 253 Garage N/A N/A
1979/08/01 18131 Raise portion of roof to
tie into existing roof
Dan Richardson Marsha Majka
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Table 1 - Building Permit History
Date Permit #Scope of Work Architect/Builder/
Contractor/Engineer
Owner
1913/05/24 62 24 feet by 34 feet one-
story building
F.A. Kidder S.S. Kidder
1914/10/01 253 10 feet by 14 feet
garage with cement
floor
S.S. Kidder S. S. Kidder
1936/09/14 1323 Repair work N/A N/A
1962/06/01 11666 Replace 30-inch wallMerrill Blackford
1974/10/05 253 Garage N/A N/A
1979/08/01 18131 Raise portion of roof to
tie into existing roof
Dan Richardson Marsha Majka
Additional modifications noted during the site visit but are not included in the building permit history
include:the enclosed front porch with metal windows,wood shutters,and Dutch door;replacement of
a stained-glass window with a leaded glass window on the west elevation;removal of the original
entry door and wall inside the enclosed front porch;new garden window on the west elevation;and,
addition of fascia boards and gutters along the roof lines.
Table 2 - Known Property Owner History
Date Name Occupation
1913-1938 Frances A. Kidder and Sarah S. KidderBuilder; N/A
1947 Ivar Winding and Josephine R. WindingN/A
1956-1970 Nancy L. Blackford N/A
1975-1979 Ben Russell and Elizabeth RusselN/A
1979-Present Marsha Majka Current owner
Evaluation for Local Landmark Designation
Per Section 17.53.060 of the HMBC,a historic resource in accordance with 17.53.070 through
17.53.120,may be designated as a Landmark if it satisfies one or more of the five (A thought E)
designation criteria.
Criterion A:It exemplifies,symbolizes,or manifests elements of the cultural,social,economic,
political, or architectural history.
The analysis conducted at the site indicates that the property does not exemplify,symbolize,or
manifest elements of the cultural,social,economic,political,or architectural history or development
of Hermosa Beach.The property merely reflects a continuation of an early trend of residential
development of the First Addition Tract by an owner-builder.The property reflects the early trend of
residential development within the First Addition Tract of Hermosa Beach,however,the association
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residential development within the First Addition Tract of Hermosa Beach,however,the association
with this trend itself does not substantiate significance.
Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of Criterion A.
Criterion B:It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history.
Research did not reveal any evidence that the original or subsequent owners listed above (see Table
2)would be considered historic personages,or that they made any demonstrably significant
contributions to local,state,or national history while working in their respective fields.Research also
did not reveal any evidence of association with an historic event.
Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of Criterion B.
Criterion C:It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style,type,period,or method of construction,
or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
While the Craftsman style is common throughout Southern California,not many intact examples
remain in Hermosa Beach.The subject property embodies the style as applied to a modest,one-
story house by an owner-builder.
Therefore,the property is significant under Criterion C as a good and rare example of a modest
Craftsman bungalow in Hermosa Beach.
Criterion D:It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect.
The original 1913 building permit identifies the original owner,F.A.Kidder,as the contractor.While
Kidder was a builder/contractor,research did not reveal that he was considered a significant builder,
as there is no information of note on his other buildings.The subject property is the only known
example of his work to be identified as part of the research report.
Additional contractors and architects were associated with the modification of the property such as:
Merrill and Dan Richardson.However,additional information regarding their personal histories or
works could not be ascertained.Even if any architects or contractors associated with the property
were determined to be notable,their work consisted of minor additions to a pre-existing property,
would likely not be considered a notable example of their work.
Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of Criterion D.
Criterion E:Its unique location or singular physical characteristic(s)represents an established and
familiar visual feature or landmark of a neighborhood, community, or the City.
The property is centrally located in Hermosa Beach’s Sand Section neighborhood.It has remained
mostly unchanged since construction,however much of the surrounding neighborhood has been
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mostly unchanged since construction,however much of the surrounding neighborhood has been
developed and redeveloped since 1913.The property is a regularly-shaped,corner parcel and is
surrounded by contemporary multi-story single family residences and large multi-family residences
that range in size,scale,and construction date.The property is not a unique location,possess a
singular visual characteristic, nor is it an established or familiar visual feature.
Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of Criterion E.
Evaluation Summary
The property located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard appears to be significant under Hermosa Beach
Criterion C,for a good and rare example of a modest Craftsman style bungalow within the City of
Hermosa Beach. The property’s period of significance is 1913, the year of construction.
Integrity
Integrity is a property’s ability to convey its historic significance through its physical features and
includes seven aspects as defined by the National Register Bulletin:location,design,setting,
materials,workmanship,feeling,and association.To convey significance,a property must retain
some combination of these aspects of integrity from its period of significance.
Location:The place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic
event occurred.
The property retains integrity of location as there is no evidence to suggest the property has been
moved since it was constructed in 1913.
Design:The combination of elements that create the form,plan,space,structure,and style of
the property.
The property retains integrity of design.Existing characteristics of the building,including its
rectangular massing and irregular plan,decorative detailing and extensive use of wood shingles and
siding,and the majority of its fenestration that reflects its original aesthetic,style,and function.
Although the front porch and rear patio have been enclosed,the building retains its footprint and
overall design from 1913.
Setting:The physical environment of a historic property.
The integrity of setting has been compromised.The immediate setting has been retained as the
original building footprint remains relatively unchanged with no major new additions.The original
garage was removed but replaced in its original location.The broader setting has not been retained
but rather altered with contemporary construction directly next to,behind,and across from the
subject property,such that the neighborhood no longer reflects the same feeling from the building’s
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original construction date.
Materials:The physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of
time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property.
The property retains integrity of materials.The key exterior materials are present,including wood
windows,wood shingles and clapboard siding.The front porch has been enclosed with divided light
metal casement windows and stucco cladding;however,it retains the same roofline and footprint.
Two windows on the west elevation facing the neighboring property have been replaced with a
garden window and a leaded window;however,there are sufficient original windows remaining to
convey the residence’s original materials palette.The stained-glass window which was located where
the leaded window is has been retained onsite by the property owner.
Workmanship:The physical evidence or the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given
period in history or prehistory.
The property retains integrity of workmanship which is conveyed through the construction techniques
that made the configuration of the property possible,as well as more minute details including the
divided-light wooden windows,wood shingle and clapboard siding,and exposed eaves with extended
rafters.
Feeling:A property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time.
The property retains integrity of feeling,as the combination of its intact location,design,(immediate)
setting, materials, and workmanship evoke the sense of an early 1910s Craftsman style residence.
Association:The direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property.
The integrity of association is not relevant as the property is significant under Criterion A or B.
Character Defining Features
Character-defining features are the architectural components that contribute to a building’s sense of
time and place and may be grouped into three categories:visual character,exterior materials and
craftsmanship,and interior spaces (not required for this analysis).The importance of these features
depends on the level of craftsmanship, visibility, and integrity.
The character-defining features identified below are considered the most important elements
contributing to the significance of the property and include features that date from the period of
significance,directly relate to the original use,type,and style,display craftsmanship,are highly
visible, and retain integrity.
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Overall Visual Character
• One-story height and rectangular massing
• Medium-pitched gabled roof forms
• Wood cladding
• Multiple window groupings
Exterior Materials and Craftsmanship
• Wood shingles and horizontal clapboard siding
• Exposed rafter ends and beams
• Divided-light wood windows with varying operation
• Extended lintels over windows
Evaluation Conclusion
The residence at 2204 Monterey Boulevard is significant as an example of a modest Craftsman style
bungalow in the First Addition Tract in the Sand Section neighborhood of Hermosa Beach.The
property retains integrity of location,design,materials,workmanship,and feeling,and therefore,has
sufficient physical integrity to convey its historical significance.As such,the residence appears to be
eligible for listing as a Hermosa Beach Landmark under Criterion C.
Administration of Local Historical Landmarks
Once the City Council designates a property as a Local Historic Landmark (landmark),the property is
listed on the local register of landmarks and all appropriate City departments will be notified of the
designation of the landmark to incorporate the notice of designation into its records.The Community
Development Department maintains the list which currently includes:
·The Bijou Theater at 1229-1235 Hermosa Avenue; and
·The Hermosa Beach Community Center at 710 Pier Avenue.
Alterations to a Landmark
Pursuant to HBMC Section 17.53.140,any modification to a property listed on the City’s register of
landmarks will require a Certificate of Appropriateness, unless otherwise exempted.
Prior to any alteration,demolition,removal,or relocation of any interior or exterior improvement or
architectural feature of a landmark or potential landmark,a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be
acquired prior to issuance of a permit and shall conform to the requirements outlined in Chapter
17.53 of the HMBC.With a local designation,the landmark would be able to utilize the California
Historical Building Code as an alternative to complying with the building standards in HBMC Title 15,
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Building Code.
The Council may identify and adopt a list of alterations that are considered “minor”in nature,that will
allow for minor improvements from time to time as circumstances warrant.Minor alterations shall not
require a public hearing and are subject to the review and approval of the Community Development
Director.
Removal of Landmark Status
If a landmark encounters substantial destruction,the owner(s)may apply for removal of the
designation.The City Council may also initiate the removal of the designation in such circumstances.
The process for the removal of the designation shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 17.53 of
the HMBC.Additionally,the complete demolition or removal of a landmark will result in the removal of
the landmark designation.Once a designation has been removed,affected properties shall no longer
be subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.53 of the HMBC.
Mills Act
Owners of qualified historic landmarks are able to apply for property tax reductions under the Mills
Act,which is a State program administered and implemented by local governments which grants
authority to enter into a minimum 10-year contract.In exchange,the conditions of a contract would
require owners to restore,maintain,and protect the property in accordance with specific historic
preservation standards and conditions outlined in the contract and/or the jurisdiction’s development
code.
The property owner has not applied for a Mills Act contract at this time.Furthermore,if the City
wishes to establish Mills Act contracts,the HMBC may need proper amendments to ensure that the
Historic Resources Preservation Ordinance (HMBC Chapter 17.53)is in line with current industry
standards.
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:
Land Use Element
Goal 5.Quality and authenticity in architecture and site design in all construction and
renovation of buildings.
Policies:
·5.5 Preservation and adaptive reuse.Provide incentives for the preservation or adaptive
reuse of historic and iconic landmarks.
·5.6 Eclectic and diverse architecture.Seek to maintain and enhance neighborhood
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character through eclectic and diverse architectural styes.
Goal 10. A strong sense of cultural and architectural heritage.
Policies:
·10.1 Historic landmarks and districts.Encourage the voluntary designation of potentially
historic resources as landmarks or historic districts.
·10.8 Incentives and technical assistance.Provide expert technical assistance to owners of
potentially eligible and designated historic properties with tools and incentives to maintain
historic resources.
Fiscal Impact:
The fee waiver program waives up to 90 percent of fees,which include the application fee,legal
public hearing noticing fee,California Environmental Quality Act exemption fee,City Records
Technology System Fee, and all outside consultant fees, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Case No. HRR22-01
Following the City’s prima facie review of the application which determined the property would satisfy
the HBMC requirements and qualify for a fee waiver,the City procured the services of GPA
Consultants to perform professional services and conduct a comprehensive analysis of the property
for its eligibility in meeting the requirements of landmark status.
The City’s application fees totaled $4,715.47 and the GPA’s contract totaled $8,371.25 for a total of
$13,086.72. As this total exceed the $10,000 maximum the City shall cover for the fee waiver
program, the applicant paid the remaining $3,086.72.
Environmental Determination:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),the proposed project qualifies for a
Class 1 categorical exemption,Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation as defined in section
15331 of the CEQA Guidelines,as it consists of a building to be preserved as a historical resource
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with
Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.
Public Notification:
For the April 25,2023,City Council hearing,a notice of the date,place,time,and purpose of the
hearing was mailed to the property owner on April 13,2023.A legal ad was published on April 13,
2023,in the Easy Reader,a newspaper of general circulation.Additionally,the applicant received a
notice poster to post on-site and provided proof of posting a minimum of ten days in advance of the
public hearing,in accordance with HBMC 17.68.050.Public notification materials are included as
Attachment 3.A copy of one written communication received as of the writing of the report is
included as Attachment 6.
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Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution 23-XX
2. Landmark Assessment Report (GPA Consulting)
3. Public Notice Package
4.Link to June 14, 2022 City Council Staff Report
5. Link to August 9, 2022 City Council Staff Report
6. Written Communication from Robert Fortunato 4/18/23
Respectfully Submitted by: James Atkins, Senior Planner
Concur: Carrie Tai, Community Development Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION NO.
22-01 FOR DESIGNATION OF A LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2204 MONTEREY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds as follows:
A. On April 7, 2022, the property owner of 2204 Monterey Boulevard submitted
an application to nominate their property at 2204 Monterey Boulevard as
a Hermosa Beach Landmark as outlined per the requirements of Chapter
17.53 Historic Resources Preservation of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code (HMBC). The home is a single-family residence constructed in 1913
and is designed in the Craftsman architectural style (the “Project”).
B. The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the 25th day
of April, 2023. All interested parties were given full opportunity to be heard
and to present evidence.
C. The City Council approves Resolution No. 23-XX, which designates the
property located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a City of Hermosa Beach
Landmark.
SECTION 2. Historic Resources Preservation Findings. Based on the testimony
and evidence received, the City Council hereby further finds, determines and
declares pertaining to the application for Historic Resources Preservation pursuant
to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) Section 17.53.060 if it meets one or
more of the following criteria.
A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the City’s cultural, economic,
political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history: The analysis
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conducted at the site indicates that the property does not exemplify,
symbolize, or manifest elements of the cultural, social, economic, political,
or architectural history or development of Hermosa Beach. The property
merely reflects a continuation of an early trend of residential development
of the First Addition Tract by an owner-builder. The property reflects the
early trend of residential development within the First Addition Tract of
Hermosa Beach, however, the association with this trend itself does not
substantiate significance. Therefore, the property does not meet the
requirements of Criterion A.
B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national
history: Research did not reveal any evidence that the original or
subsequent owners listed above (see Table 2) would be considered historic
personages, or that they made any demonstrably significant contributions
to local, state, or national history while working in their respective fields.
Research also did not reveal any evidence of association with an historic
event. Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of Criterion
B.
C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or
craftsmanship: While the Craftsman style is common throughout Southern
California, not many intact examples remain in Hermosa Beach. The
subject property embodies the style as applied to a modest, one-story
house by an owner-builder. Therefore, the property is significant under
Criterion C as a good and rare example of a modest Craftsman bungalow
in Hermosa Beach.
D. It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect:
The original 1913 building permit identifies the original owner, F. A. Kidder,
as the contractor. While Kidder was a builder/contractor, research did not
reveal that he was considered a significant builder, as there is no
information of note on his other buildings. The subject property is the only
known example of his work to be identified as part of the research
report. Additional contractors and architects were associated with the
modification of the property such as: Merrill and Dan Richardson. However,
additional information regarding their personal histories or works could not
be ascertained. Even if any architects or contractors associated with the
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property were determined to be notable, their work consisted of minor
additions to a pre-existing property, would likely not be considered a
notable example of their work. Therefore, the property does not meet the
requirements of Criterion D.
E. Its unique location or singular physical characteristic(s) represents an
established and familiar visual feature or landmark of a neighborhood,
community, or the City: The property is centrally located in Hermosa
Beach’s Sand Section neighborhood. It has remained mostly unchanged
since construction, however much of the surrounding neighborhood has
been developed and redeveloped since 1913. The property is a regularly-
shaped, corner parcel and is surrounded by contemporary multi-story single
family residences and large multi-family residences that range in size, scale,
and construction date. The property is not a unique location, possess a
singular visual characteristic, nor is it an established or familiar visual
feature. Therefore, the property does not meet the requirements of
Criterion E
SECTION 3. Approval.
The City Council finds, that based on the foregoing findings, evidence in
the record testimony provided at the hearing, that approval of the Historic
Resources Preservation (HRR 22-01), is hereby APPROVED.
These approvals are granted subject to the following conditions, which must be
met at all times, unless otherwise stated, in order to enjoy the use of the subject
property for any and all uses permitted by the granting of the requested
approvals.
1. The maintenance and continued use of the property shall be in
conformance with the requirements of Chapter 17.53 Historic Resources
Preservation of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
2. The project shall comply with all requirements of the City of Hermosa
Beach Building Division, Public Works Department, Los Angeles County Fire
Department, and the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
3. The subject property shall be maintained, and operated in full compliance
with the conditions of this permit and any law, statute, ordinance or other
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regulation applicable to any development or activity on the subject
property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity
not in full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
4. To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Hermosa Beach, its City Council, its officers, employees
and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified
parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or
approval for this project authorized by the City, including (without
limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorney’s fees and costs in
defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend
any such action with attorneys of its choice.
5. The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees
which the City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action
brought against the City because of this permit. Although the permittee is
the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion,
participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such
participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this
condition.
6. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the
conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other
conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
SECTION 7. Environmental Review.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed
project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption, Historical Resources
Restoration/Rehabilitation as defined in section 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines, as
it consists of a building to be preserved as a historical resource consistent with the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with
Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this resolution is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
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decision will not affect the validity of the remainder of this resolution. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this resolution, and each
and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof is declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 9. Record of Proceedings. The City Clerk is directed to certify the
adoption of this Resolution and to keep a copy of same along with such other
documents and records of proceedings as may be designated by the City
Manager.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April 2023.
Ray Jackson, PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa
Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 23-XX was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a regular meeting held thereof on the
25th day of April 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Myra Maravilla
City Clerk
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Landmark Assessment Report
Date: March 28, 2023
For: James Atkins, Senior Planner, City of Hermosa Beach
Subject: 2204 Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach
From: Emma Haggerty, Associate Architectural Historian, GPA Consulting
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Executive Summary
The property located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard in the city of Hermosa Beach is a single-family residence
designed in the Craftsman style that was constructed in 1913 (see Figure 1). The property owner submitted an
application to nominate the property as a Hermosa Beach Landmark on April 7, 2022. As a result, GPA
Consulting (GPA) has been retained by the City of Hermosa Beach (City) to prepare this Landmark Assessment
Report to determine if the property is eligible for designation, and if so, under which criteria.
GPA evaluated the property under the five Hermosa Beach Landmark criteria and assessed its physical integrity.
As a result of this analysis, GPA concludes that the property is significant under Criterion C and retains sufficient
physical integrity to convey its significance; therefore, it appears to be eligible for designation as a Hermosa
Beach Landmark.
Figure 1: 2204 Monterey Boulevard, view looking northwest.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to evaluate the residence located at 2204 Monterey Boulevard as a
Hermosa Beach Landmark in response to a designation application submitted by the property owner on April 7,
2022.
The single-family residence is located on a corner parcel on Monterey Boulevard at S. Park Avenue in the Sand
Section neighborhood of Hermosa Beach (see Figure 2). The property comprises one legal parcel (Los Angeles
County Assessor’s Parcel No. 4182-016-001).
Figure 2: 2204 Monterey Boulevard indicated with a yellow outline. Base image courtesy of Bing Maps.
Andrea Galvin, Principal Architectural Historian, Jenna Kachour, Senior Associate Architectural Historian, and
Emma Haggerty, Associate Architectural Historian, were responsible for the preparation of this memo. Audrey
von Ahrens, Associate Architectural Historian, was responsible for the photographic documentation taken
during the site visit. They each fulfill the qualifications of a historic preservation professional outlined in Title 36
of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61. Their resumes are included as Attachment A.
Methodology
In preparing this report, GPA performed the following tasks:
1. Reviewed existing information provided by the City, including the landmark designation application.
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2. Conducted a field inspection of the property to ascertain the general condition and physical integrity of
the residence thereon. Digital photographs of the exterior of the residence were taken during this field
inspection.
3. Conducted research into the history of the property. Sources referenced included building permit
records, city directories, newspaper archives, genealogical databases, and historic maps.
4. Reviewed the City of Hermosa Beach 2017 General Plan (“PLAN Hermosa”) to identify the appropriate
contexts for the evaluation, including the early development of Hermosa Beach and Craftsman
architecture.
5. Reviewed and analyzed ordinances, statutes, regulations, bulletins, and technical materials relating to
federal, state, and local historic preservation designations, and assessment processes and programs to
evaluate the property for significance as a Hermosa Beach Landmark.
Previous Evaluations
GPA reviewed PLAN Hermosa and the Built Environment Resources Database (BERD) maintained by the
California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). The property appears to have not been previously evaluated for
eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, or as
a local landmark. The property was identified as one of 220 potential historic resources during a windshield
survey of Hermosa Beach conducted as part of the Technical Background Report for PLAN Hermosa.1 The
property was also included in the book Castles on the Sand in 1977.2 See Attachment D for excerpts of these
publications.
Historic Context
The significance of a property must be evaluated within its historic context(s). Historic contexts are those
patterns or trends in history by which a specific property is understood. The most applicable contexts for
evaluating the property at 2204 Monterey Boulevard are early residential development of Hermosa Beach as
well as the Arts & Crafts Movement including the Craftsman style and Craftsman bungalows.
Early Residential Development in Hermosa Beach 3
In 1901 George Steele began surveying the townsite of Hermosa Beach for the Hermosa Beach
Land and Water Company. The first area Steele surveyed was between the boardwalk, also
known as The Strand, and Hermosa Avenue and named the Hermosa Beach tract. Steele
divided the small strip of land into hundreds of lots for both commercial and residential
purposes, while short streets running east and west connected the boardwalk to Hermosa
Avenue.
Later in 1901, Steele surveyed land east of Hermosa Avenue. This “First Addition to Hermosa
Beach” ran from 26th Street in the north to the City’s southern border with Redondo Beach and
1 PCR Services, “Section 7.0 Cultural Resources,” Appendix C – Technical Background Report, PLAN Hermosa Draft
Environmental Impact Report, City of Hermosa Beach, October 2016.
2 Patricia A. Gazin, Castles on the Sand: An Incomplete Chronicle of the Habitations of Ancient Hermosans (Hermosa Beach:
1977).
3 This historic context is excerpted from PCR Services, “Section 7.0 Cultural Resources,” Appendix C – Technical
Background Report, PLAN Hermosa Draft Environmental Impact Report, City of Hermosa Beach, October 2016, 7-5 – 7-7.
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added more lots and streets between Hermosa Avenue and Loma Drive. A year later, in
December of 1902, Steele added the “Second Addition to Hermosa Beach” shaping the
remaining territory between Loma Drive and the eastern border of Hermosa Beach, just beyond
Prospect Avenue.
The area north of 26th Street, between The Strand and Highland Avenue, was surveyed in 1903
on behalf of the Los Angeles Pacific Railroad Company. This area was known as Shakespeare
Beach with many of the streets named after famous poets, such as Alfred Tennyson, Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and John Keats. East of Shakespeare Beach was
the Carnation Villa Tract, surveyed in 1905, and the Shakespeare Heights Tract added in 1912.
The addition of Shakespeare Heights in 1912 marked the completion of major survey work for
Hermosa Beach… The rural area along Prospect Avenue on the eastern border of the City was
further subdivided in the 1920s as the population of Hermosa grew.
Due to the rapid subdivision of the City’s land, residential development occurred sporadically
throughout the first two decades of Hermosa Beach’s existence. The 1915 map of the City
shows dense residential development along the beach, west of Manhattan Avenue, as well as
the South End, while the North End remains sparsely developed.
However, it wouldn’t be long for the North End to catch up. With the addition of Hermosa Beach
to the Pacific Electric’s popular Balloon Route in 1910, the City was as popular as any Los
Angeles seaside community. The Los Angeles Times reported the purchases of hundreds of lots
in the Shakespeare Beach neighborhood as early as 1907. By the 1920s, many new residences
appeared throughout the Shakespeare Beach neighborhood. A 1920s Map of Hermosa Beach
shows most of the residential sections had been subdivided by that time.
The dominant residential building type throughout Hermosa Beach was the vernacular beach
cottage, popular among most Southern California beach communities, constructed between
the initial subdivision of the City up to 1930. In many cases these beach cottages contained
elements of popular period revival styles and the Craftsman style. The Spanish Colonial Revival,
Shingle, Arts and Crafts, and Period Revival styles were also applied to Hermosa Beach
residences and can be found throughout the City.
Despite the early development of Hermosa Beach’s coastal tracts, areas east of Shakespeare
Beach remained undeveloped, possibly as late as 1946. The 1927 Sanborn Maps, amended in
1946, contained no structures in the Carnation Villa Tract or Shakespeare Heights tract,
suggesting that these areas remained undeveloped. The 1950s Ranch style home was popular
in this area indicating a post-World War II period of development.
Sanborn Fire Insurance maps show the construction of many homes in the formerly rural area
to the east of Camino Real (Pacific Coast Highway) along Prospect Avenue with larger lots than
those along the coast. While a few of these homes appeared to be post-World War II additions,
most of the homes in this area were characteristic of earlier years in Hermosa Beach’s
development. Like the neighborhoods closer to the beach, the vernacular beach cottage style
was popular east of Camino Real.
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Craftsman Style 4
Craftsman architecture reflected the Arts and Crafts Movement’s [from 1895 to 1930]
conscious search for the supposed simplicity of a pre-industrial time when objects revealed the
skill and craftsmanship of the laborer and, further, a rejection of the highly ornamented
Victorian aesthetic. The Craftsman style applied to more than the building envelope; architects
designed everything in harmony, from the furniture and fixtures to the landscape. The “ultimate
bungalows” of the Craftsman style were usually two stories in height and custom designed by
architects working closely with local artisans. Later [in the 1900s through the 1920s], the
aesthetics of the Craftsman style would be adapted to single-story, mass-produced bungalows
grouped in neighborhoods for the middle class.
Craftsman Bungalows 5
Although the term “bungalow” has been closely associated with the Arts and Crafts movement
and the Craftsman style of architecture, it refers to a type of house rather than a style of
architecture. As Craftsman style architecture reached the masses in the form of small homes
described in catalogues as bungalows, the term became inextricably linked with the style.
The bungalow appeared in California during the first decade of the twentieth century. It was a
house type ready made for the mild climate and profound demand brought about by the rapidly
expanding population. While some bungalows were custom designed by architects, most were
selected from plan books or catalogues and were constructed by contractors or assembled
from prefabricated pieces. The average price was $3,000.
The Craftsman bungalow dates from the early 1900s through the 1920s. The bungalow’s
simplicity of form, informal character, direct response to site, and extensive use of natural
materials – particularly wood – was a regional interpretation of the socio-economic and
aesthetic reforms espoused by the Arts and Crafts Movement’s founder, William Morris.
Craftsman bungalows generally have rectangular or complex plans and are one to one-and-a-
half stories tall. They have wood clapboard or shingle exteriors and are defined by their
horizontality with broad front porches, often composed with stone, clinker brick, or stuccoed
porch piers. Other character-defining features include low-pitched front-facing gabled roofs,
and overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails.
4 GPA Consulting, “Architecture and Engineering, Arts and Crafts Movement (1895-1930), Housing the Masses (1880—
1980), Arts and Crafts Neighborhoods (1890-1930)” Los Angeles Citywide Historic Context Statement (City of Los Angeles
Office of Historic Resources, June 2016), 8-15.
5 Ibid.
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Property Description
The property located at 2204 Monterey
Boulevard is a single-family residence
constructed in 1913 in the Craftsman style
located on a rectangle-shaped, corner parcel on
Monterey Boulevard at S. Park Avenue in the
First Addition Tract in the Sand Section
neighborhood of Hermosa Beach. The property
is one story in height with a raised concrete
foundation, cross-gabled roof clad in composite
shingles with wide, overhanging eaves with
extended rafter tails behind added fascia boards
(see Figure 3 and Attachment B for additional
photographs of the property).
Figure 3: Primary (south) elevation, GPA Consulting, January 27,
2023.
The property has a T-shaped floor plan and is
clad in a combination of horizontal wood
clapboard siding along the bottom half of the
first floor and wood shingles along the upper
half. The enclosed front porch (an alteration
after c. 1946) is clad in stucco with shingles in
the upper gable. Fenestration is a mix of divided-
light double hung windows arranged
individually, in pairs, and in groups of three,
large single and divided light fixed windows (see
Figure 4). Multilight metal casement windows
were added to the enclosed porch.
Figure 4: Window and cladding detail, east elevation, view
looking west, GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
The property is located on an irregularly shaped
parcel surrounded by a small stucco retaining
wall and painted wood picket fence. The parcel
is landscaped with brick paving, plants and
trees (see Figure 5). The primary, south
elevation faces Monterey Boulevard and has an
off centered entrance that consists of a single
solid Dutch door flanked by narrow wood
shutters (both are later alterations). The
entryway is located on the enclosed projecting
front porch with a gable roof. Windows along the
elevation include a large, fixed window on the
recessed portion of the south elevation and five
divided light metal casement windows on the
enclosed porch (see Figure 3).
Figure 5: Southeast corner of parcel, view looking northwest,
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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The east elevation faces S. Park Avenue and has
a side gabled roof with extended eaves and
exposed rafter tails behind an added fascia
board. A forward-facing gable over a bay window
is located in the center of the elevation. The
elevation has a non-original metal casement
window in the southeast corner, a tripartite
window grouping and the central bay window
with three divided light, double hung wood
windows. A singular double hung wood window
is next to a pair of divided light French doors
towards the northeast corner. In the northeast
corner of the parcel is a single car garage
(replaced in 1974) with a metal roll up door (see
Figure 6).
Figure 6: East elevation, view looking northwest, GPA Consulting,
January 27, 2023.
The north elevation has a narrow setback from
the adjacent parcel. The elevation is made up of
the northern side of the garage which does not
have any fenestration and is clad in horizontal
clapboard siding. The north elevation of the
residence is recessed from the garage and steps
below grade. The elevation has painted,
concrete block foundation followed by wood
horizontal clapboard siding and wood shingles
in the upper gable. There is a single double hung
window and a single door and stoop that leads to
a brick-paved area along the north and west
property lines (see Figure 7).
Figure 7: North and west elevations, view looking southeast, GPA
Consulting, January 27, 2023.
The west elevation is narrowly setback from the
west property line and has a side gabled roof
with extended rafters covered by an added
fascia board. There is a small bump out located
in the center of the elevation with a single double
hung window (see Figure 8). There is a leaded
glass window to the south of the bump out,
closer to the primary elevation, that replaced a
stained-glass window that has been removed
and is being stored inside the garage. A non-
original metal garden window is located in the
bathroom near the northwest corner of the
western elevation and is obscured by a wooden
screen.
Figure 8: West elevation, view looking northeast, GPA
Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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Construction History
The property at 2204 Monterey Boulevard (sometimes referenced as “Summit Avenue” or “22nd Street”)
appears to be in overall good condition.6 The original building permit from 1913 was for a 24’ by 34’ one-story
single-family residence. It identifies S.S. Kidder as the owner and F. A. Kidder as the contractor.7 Since
construction, the property has undergone minor modifications including the addition of a 10’ by 14’ garage by
the owner-builder in 1914, unknown repair work in 1936, and the replacement of a 30 inch wall in 1962.8 The
referenced wall is likely the retaining wall that runs along the parcel boundaries. The next available permit
identifies a new garage being built in 1974, replacing the 1914 garage.9 The final available permit was from
1979 when a portion of the roof was raised to match the existing roof.10 The location was not disclosed on the
permit, however per the property owner the raised roofline is along the east elevation next to the garage. All
available building permits are outlined below (see Table 1 and Attachment E for copies of building permits).
Table 1. Building Permit History
Date Permit
#
Scope of Work Architect/Builder/
Contractor/ Engineer
Owner
1913/05/24 62 24’ x 34’ one-story building C – F. A. Kidder S. S. Kidder
1914/10/01 253 10’ x 14’ garage with cement floor C – S. S. Kidder S. S. Kidder
1936/09/14 1323 Repair work N/A N/A
1962/06/01 11666 Replace 30” wall C – Merrill Blackford
1974/10/05 253 Garage N/A N/A
1979/08/01 18131 Raise portion of roof to tie into existing
roof.
A – Dan Richardson Marsha A.
Luecke (now
Majka)
Additional modifications that were noted during the site visit, but were not included in the building permit history
include:
• Enclosed front porch with stucco cladding, added metal windows, added wood shutters, and added Dutch
door, likely post-1946.11
• Removal of stained-glass window for leaded glass window, west elevation, date unknown.
• Removal of original entry door and wall inside enclosed front porch, south elevation, likely post-1946.
• Addition of garden window, west elevation, date unknown.
• Addition of fascia boards and gutters along roofline, all elevations, date unknown.
Ownership and Tenant History
The original owners of 2204 Monterey Boulevard were Francis A. Kidder and Sarah S. Kidder per the original
building permit. Francis was a builder who constructed properties in San Fernando and Van Nuys.12 He resided
in the subject property until his passing in 1930.13 His wife, Sarah was a local charter member and secretary of
6 Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and early city directories identify the street as Summit Avenue between 1912-1921, original
building from 1913 identifies street as Monterey Boulevard; 1930 Census Records identify the street as 22nd Street.
7 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 62, May 24, 1913.
8 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 253, October 1, 1914; City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 1323,
September 14, 1936; City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 11666, June 1, 1962.
9 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 253, October 5, 1974.
10 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 18131, August 1, 1979.
11 The Sanborn Fire Insurance Map dated 1946 shows the porch as covered but open on three sides.
12 “Death Takes Pioneer Resident of Valley,” Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1930.
13 Ibid.
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the Hermosa Women’s Club and volunteered with the Red Cross.14 She resided in the subject property until her
passing in 1938.15 Per city directories, Ivar and Josephine Winding resided in the property in 1947.16 No
additional information could be found regarding their personal histories other than attending social events within
Hermosa Beach from 1940 through 1953. Nancy L. Blackford was identified as an owner in a wedding
announcement in 1956 and resided in the property until 1970 per building permit records.17 Benjamin Russell
and Elizabeth Russell are listed as tenants and resided in the property from 1975 until 1979.18 No additional
information could be found regarding their personal histories. Marsha A. Majka, the current property owner, has
owned the property since 1979 (see Table 2 and Attachment C for copies of city directories).19
Table 1: Property Tenant History
Date Name Occupation
1913-1938 Francis A. Kidder and Sarah S. Kidder Builder; N/A
1947 Ivar Winding and Josephine R. Winding N/A
1956-1970 Nancy L. Blackford N/A
1975-1979 Ben Russell and Elizabeth Russell N/A
1979-Present Marsha A. Majka Current owner
14 “Sarah S. Kidder,” Redondo Reflex, February 25, 1938
15 Ibid.
16 City Directory, Hermosa Beach, 1947.
17 “Licensed to Wed,” Redondo Reflex, March 23, 1956.
18 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit Records, September 1, 1979.
19 City of Hermosa Beach, Building Permit No. 18131, August 1, 1979.
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Evaluation for Local Landmark Designation
Per §17.53.060 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (adopted in 1998) a historic resource in accordance with
§17.53.070 through §17.53.120 may be designated as a Landmark if it satisfies one or more of the five
designation criteria. The following discussion considers the significance of 2204 Monterey Boulevard under
each criterion.
Criterion A: It exemplifies, symbolizes, or manifests elements of the cultural, social, economic,
political, or architectural history.
The property does not exemplify, symbolize, or manifest elements of the cultural, social, economic, political, or
architectural history or development of Hermosa Beach.
2204 Monterey Boulevard was constructed in 1913 in the present-day Sand Section neighborhood. The
property was constructed 12 years after the First Addition Tract was subdivided in 1901 and six years after
Hermosa Beach was established as its own city in 1907. At the time of construction, Hermosa Beach was a
seaside tourist destination with limited development and mainly made of up modest bungalows. The rate of
development within Hermosa Beach steadily increased in the 1920s and 1930s for both commercial and
residential development. The original building permit indicates that 2204 Monterey Boulevard was originally
constructed in 1913 as a 24’ by 34’ single family residence. The construction occurred during the initial period
of residential development in Hermosa Beach. As such, it reflects an association with early single-family
residential development in Hermosa Beach and the First Addition Tract.
National Register Bulletin #15 is a federal publication that includes instruction for evaluating resources under
each criterion within an appropriate context and what does, or does not, constitute historic significance. When
local governments do not include specific guidance regarding the interpretation of local evaluation criteria, the
industry standard is to utilize the guidance outlined in National Register Bulletin #15. The bulletin states that “
…mere association with historic events or trends is not enough, in and of itself, to qualify under Criterion A [or
Hermosa Beach Criterion A]: the property’s specific association must be considered important as well. For
example, a building historically in commercial use must be shown to have been significant in commercial
history.”20 While the subject property was constructed during an early trend of single-family residential
development, research did not reveal evidence to suggest that the association itself is significant, or that the
property was especially unique, influential, or important in single-family residential history.
Francis A. Kidder is the original owner and contractor noted on the original building permit. Kidder does not
appear to have any influence in the early residential development of Hermosa Beach. He appears to have only
constructed this one house within Hermosa Beach and retired three years after he constructed the property.21
Kidder appears to be best associated with larger developments in San Fernando and Van Nuys.22
The property at 2204 Monterey Boulevard merely reflects a continuation of an early trend of residential
development of the First Addition Tract by an owner-builder. The property reflects the early trend of residential
development within the First Addition Tract of Hermosa Beach, however, the association with this trend itself
does not appear to have significance.
20 “National Register Bulletin 15,” 12.
21 “Father of Local Woman Passes,” Covina Argus, July 25, 1930.
22 “Death Takes Pioneer Resident of Valley,” Los Angeles Times, July 24, 1930.
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Therefore, the property does not appear to be significant under Criterion A.
Criterion B: It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history.
The following residents of 2204 Monterey Boulevard were identified through city directory, building permit, and
newspaper research. The original owners as identified on the original building permit are Francis A. Kidder and
Sarah S. Kidder. Francis was a builder who constructed properties in San Fernando and Van Nuys and resided
in the subject property until his passing in 1930. His wife, Sarah S. Kidder was associated with various charities
and volunteer organizations throughout Hermosa Beach and resided in the property until her passing in 1938.
There is no information to suggest that the original owners were significant within Hermosa Beach or within the
organizations that they were associated.
Research did not reveal any additional evidence that the other residents or owners discussed above (see Table
2) would be considered historic personages, or that they made any demonstrably significant contributions to
local, state, or national history while working in their respective fields.
Research also did not reveal any evidence of association with an historic event. Therefore, 2204 Monterey
Boulevard does not appear to be significant under Criterion B.
Criterion C: It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of
construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or
craftsmanship.
2204 Monterey Boulevard embodies the distinguishing characteristics of the Craftsman style. The style is
expressed through horizontal massing, low-pitched gable roof forms with overhanging eaves and exposed rafter
tails and beams, as well as wood shingles and clapboard siding. Other features include divided light, double
hung wood windows arranged in groups, and the use of natural materials including wood windows, wood
clapboard, and wood shingles. The property retains a good level of integrity. Modifications to the property
include a new garage in the original footprint, an enclosed patio limited to the rear, east-facing elevation and an
enclosed patio on the primary elevation which still conveys the form of the original front porch.
While the Craftsman style is common throughout Southern California, not many intact examples remain in
Hermosa Beach. The subject property embodies the style as applied to a modest, one-story house by an owner-
builder.
Therefore, 2204 Monterey Boulevard appears to be significant under Criterion C as a good and rare example of
a modest Craftsman bungalow in Hermosa Beach.
Criterion D: It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect
The original 1913 building permit identifies F. A. Kidder as the contractor. Francis A. Kidder was a builder in San
Fernando and Van Nuys. He was also the owner of the subject property with his wife Sarah S. Kidder and resided
in the property until his passing in 1930. The exact addresses of Kidder’s other works are unknown, however his
obituary notes that he was responsible for the construction of “large buildings” in San Fernando and a
Presbyterian church within Van Nuys.23 While Kidder was a builder, research has not revealed that he would be
23 “Building and Improvements, News of the Latest Developments,” The Van Nuys News and the Van Nuys Call, December
20, 1912.
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considered a significant builder, as absent documented information on his other buildings, the subject property
is his only known example of his work to be identified as part of this report.
Additional contractors and architects were associated with the modification of the property such as: Merrill and
Dan Richardson. However, additional information regarding their personal histories or works could not be
ascertained. Even if any architects or contractors associated with the property were determined to be notable,
their work consisted of minor additions to a pre-existing property would likely not be considered a notable
example of their work.
Therefore, 2204 Monterey Boulevard does not appear to be significant under Criterion D.
Criterion E: Its unique location or singular physical characteristic(s) represents an established and
familiar visual feature or landmark of a neighborhood, community, or the City.
The property at 2204 Monterey Boulevard is centrally located in Hermosa Beach’s Sand Section neighborhood.
The subject property has remained mostly unchanged since construction, however much of the surrounding
neighborhood has been developed and redeveloped since its 1913 date of construction. The property is located
on a regularly-shaped, corner parcel and is surrounded by contemporary multi-story single family residences
and large multi-family residences that range in size, scale, and construction date. The property does not have a
unique location, a singular visual characteristic, nor is it an established or familiar visual feature.
Therefore, 2204 Monterey Boulevard does not appear to be significant under Criterion E.
Summary
2204 Monterey Boulevard appears to be significant under Hermosa Beach Criterion C, for a good and rare
example of a modest Craftsman style bungalow within the City of Hermosa Beach. The property’s period of
significance is 1913, the year of construction.
Integrity Analysis
It is standard practice to assess a property’s integrity as part of a historic evaluation. Integrity is a property’s
ability to convey its historic significance through its physical features. National Register Bulletin #15 defines
seven aspects of integrity: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association. In order
to convey significance, a property must retain some combination of these aspects of integrity from its period of
significance. The aspects of integrity that are essential vary depending on the significance of the resource.
Location: The place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic
event occurred.
The property retains integrity of location as there is no evidence to suggest the property has been moved since
it was constructed in 1913.
Design: The combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of
the property.
The property retains integrity of design. Existing characteristics of the building, including its rectangular massing
and irregular plan, decorative detailing and extensive use of wood shingles and siding, and the majority of its
fenestration that reflects its original aesthetic, style, and function. Although the front porch and rear patio have
been enclosed, the building retains its footprint and overall design from 1913.
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Setting: The physical environment of a historic property.
The integrity of setting has been compromised. The immediate setting has been retained as the original building
footprint remains relatively unchanged with no major new additions. The original garage was removed but
replaced in its original location. The broader setting has not been retained but rather altered with contemporary
construction directly next to, behind, and across from the subject property, such that the neighborhood no
longer reflects the same feeling from the building’s original construction date.
Materials: The physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of
time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property.
The property retains integrity of materials. The key exterior materials are present, including wood windows, wood
shingles and clapboard siding. The front porch has been enclosed with divided light metal casement windows
and stucco cladding; however, it retains the same roofline and footprint. Two windows on the west elevation
facing the neighboring property have been replaced with a garden window and a leaded window; however, there
are sufficient original windows remaining to convey the residence’s original materials palette. The stained-glass
window which was located where the leaded window is has been retained onsite by the property owner.
Workmanship: The physical evidence or the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given
period in history or prehistory.
The property retains integrity of workmanship which is conveyed through the construction techniques that made
the configuration of the property possible, as well as more minute details including the divided-light wooden
windows, wood shingle and clapboard siding, and exposed eaves with extended rafters.
Feeling: A property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time.
The property retains integrity of feeling, as the combination of its intact location, design, (immediate) setting,
materials, and workmanship evoke the sense of an early 1910s Craftsman style residence.
Association: The direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property.
The integrity of association is not relevant as the property is significant under Criterion A or B.
Character-Defining Features
Character-defining features are the architectural components that contribute to a building’s sense of time and
place. Character-defining features can generally be grouped into three categories: the overall visual character
of a building, the exterior materials and craftsmanship, and the interior spaces, features, and finishes. The
relative importance of character-defining features depends on the level of craftsmanship, visibility, and integrity.
In addition, some character-defining features are more important than others in conveying the significance of
the building. The character-defining features identified below are considered the most important elements
contributing to the significance of the property, and generally include features that date from the period of
significance, directly relate to the original use, type, and style, display craftsmanship, are highly visible, and
retain integrity.
Overall Visual Character
• One-story height and rectangular massing
• Medium-pitched gabled roof forms
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• Wood cladding
• Multiple window groupings
Exterior Materials and Craftsmanship
• Wood shingles and horizontal clapboard siding
• Exposed rafter ends and beams
• Divided-light wood windows with varying operation.
• Extended lintels over windows
Conclusion
The residence at 2204 Monterey Boulevard is significant as an example of a modest Craftsman style bungalow
in the First Addition Tract in the Sand Section neighborhood of Hermosa Beach. The subject property retains
integrity of location, design, materials, workmanship, and feeling, and therefore has sufficient physical integrity
to convey its historical significance. As such, the residence appears to be eligible for listing as a Hermosa Beach
Landmark under Criterion C.
Sources
Ancestry.com. Various digital collections.
“Building and Improvements, News of the Latest Developments.” The Van Nuys News and the Van Nuys Call.
December 20, 1912.
City of Hermosa Beach. Building Permits. Various Dates
“Death Takes Pioneer Resident of Valley.” Los Angeles Times. July 24, 1930.
“Father of Local Woman Passes.” Covina Argus. July 25, 1930.
Gazin, Patricia A. Castles on the Sand: An Incomplete Chronicle of the Habitations of Ancient Hermosans.
Hermosa Beach: 1977.
GPA Consulting, “Architecture and Engineering, Arts and Crafts Movement (1895-1930), Housing the Masses
(1880—1980), Arts and Crafts Neighborhoods (1890-1930)” Los Angeles Citywide Historic Context
Statement. City of Los Angeles Office of Historic Resources, June 2016.
“How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation.” National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the
Interior, 1995. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.
“Licensed to Wed.” Redondo Reflex. March 23, 1956.
PCR Services. “Section 7.0 Cultural Resources,” Appendix C – Technical Background Report, PLAN Hermosa
Draft Environmental Impact Report. City of Hermosa Beach, October 2016.
Sanborn Map Company. Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
1946.
“Sarah S. Kidder.” Redondo Reflex. February 25, 1938.
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Attachments
Attachment A: Résumés
Attachment B: Additional Photographs
Attachment C: City Directory Listings
Attachment D: Previous Surveys
Attachment E: Sanborn Map
Attachment F: Building Permits
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Attachment A: Résumés
ANDREA GALVIN
Andrea Galvin is the President and Principal Architectural Historian of GPA.
She has been professionally involved in the research and documentation of
historic districts, sites, buildings, and structures since 1995. Her experience
includes working for the California Department of Parks and Recreation
conducting architectural surveys of historic buildings and structures, the
California Department of Transportation working on California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 compliance, and the California Office of
Historic Preservation reviewing projects for Section 106 and Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards compliance. As such, Ms. Galvin has a deep
understanding of the environmental review process as it relates to historic
resources and a close working relationship with decision-makers. Her past
projects have included assisting numerous municipalities in developing
historic preservation programs, managing large-scale historic resource
surveys, and preparing Section 106 and CEQA compliance reports. Many of
Ms. Galvin’s projects have involved coordinating with many local, state, and
federal agencies as well as conducting public outreach with stakeholder
groups. She has conducted training on a wide variety of topics at conferences
and workshops throughout California and is an active member of several
state and national preservation organizations.
• M.S., Historic Preservation, University of
Pennsylvania, 1999
• Certificate, Preservation Planning, Istanbul
Technical University, Turkey, 1998
• B.S., Environmental Design, University of
California, Davis, 1994
• Section 106 Support for the City of Los Angeles Housing
and Community Development agency for the
Rehabilitation of the William Mead Apartment Complex,
2016-present
• Long Beach Art Theater Historic Structures Report, 2013
• U.S. Department of General Services, International
Building, San Ysidro Land Port of Entry Master Plan, San
Ysidro, 2015-2019
• 6th Street Viaduct Replacement, Los Angeles, 2011-2019
• State Route 710, Los Angeles County, Section 106
Finding of Effect, 2017-2018
• Orange Coast College HABS-Like Documentation, Costa
Mesa, 2016
• City of Long Beach On-Call Consultant for Section 106
Review of multiple CDBG-funded projects, 2013-2018
• Historic Structures Report for the Sugar Beet Factory in
Chino, California, 2009
• St. Regis Condominium Preservation Plan, Long Beach,
2018
• Santa Paula Railroad Depot and Mill Rehabilitation, Santa
Paula, 2007
• Poole Bunkhouse Maintenance Plan for Southern
California Edison, 20015
• Nelles Correctional Facility Specific Plan, CEQA Historical
Resource Report, Whittier, 2014-2015
• North Spring Street Viaduct Widening and Rehabilitation,
Section 106 Finding of Effect, Los Angeles, 2011-2015
• Patriotic Hall, Preservation Plan, Los Angeles County,
2006
Professional Experience:
• GPA Consulting, President and Principal
Architectural Historian, 2003-Present
• California Office of Historic Preservation, Assoc.
Architectural Historian, 2002-2004
• Caltrans, District 7, Los Angeles, Assoc.
Architectural Historian, 1999-01/ Headquarters,
Sacramento, 2001-2004
• California Department of Parks and Recreation,
Cultural Resource Specialist, 1995-1999
Qualifications:
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualifications Standards for history and
architectural history pursuant to the Code of
Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix A.
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JENNA KACHOUR
Jenna Kachour is a Senior Associate Architectural Historian/ Preservation
Planner at GPA. She has 16 years of diversified planning experience in
the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She has been dedicated to the
field of historic preservation since 2010. Trained as a professional
planner, Ms. Kachour’s work at GPA is informed by her understanding of
preservation’s role within the larger context of land use and decision
making. Since joining GPA in 2013, she has skillfully supervised the
preparation of environmental compliance documents in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy
Act, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for projects
throughout California. Her involvement in several large-scale
transportation corridor projects has entailed the management of
historical resource surveys through multiple cities in Los Angeles County.
She is also experienced in preparing applications for Mills Act Historic
Property Contracts as well as inspecting properties with existing
contracts.
Educational Background: Selected Projects:
• Master of Planning, University of Southern
California, 2007
• Certificate, Historic Preservation,
University of Southern California, 2007
• B.S., Public Policy, Management and
Planning, University of Southern California,
2007
• North Hollywood Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, Secretary
of the Interior’s Standards Compliance Memo, 2021
• Los Angeles Union Station Five New Capital Projects,
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Compliance Memo,
2020-2021
• Mariposa Condominiums, El Segundo, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2021
• North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
Project, CEQA Historical Resource Technical Report, 2019-
2021
• Union Street Cycle Track, Pasadena, CEQA/NEPA Historical
Resource Technical Report, 2019-2020
• High Speed Rail, Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section,
CEQA/NEPA Historical Resource Technical Report, 2016-
2018
• 250 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CEQA Historical Resource
Technical Report, 2018
• Figueroa & Flower, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical Resource
Technical Report, 2018
• 949 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical Resource
Technical Report, 2017
• Olympic & Figueroa, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical Resource
Technical Report, 2017
• 1442-52 Tamarind Avenue, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2016
• 1336-1400 Gordon Street, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2016
• 3200 W Adams, Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
Compliance Memo, 2015
Professional Experience:
• GPA Consulting, Senior Preservation
Planner, 2013-Present
• Pasadena Heritage, Preservation Director,
2010-2013
• Deborah Murphy Urban Design +
Planning, Planner, 2009-2010
• Brown/Meshul, Inc. Land Use Consultants,
Assistant Project Manager, 2006-2009
Qualifications:
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualifications Standards for
history and architectural history pursuant
to the Code of Federal Regulations, 36
CFR Part 61, Appendix A.
• National Preservation Institute, Section
106: An Introduction
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EMMA HAGGERTY
Emma Haggerty is an Associate Architectural Historian at GPA and
has been involved in the field of historic preservation since 2016.
Emma graduated from the University of Vermont with a Master of
Science in Historic Preservation. She has since worked in the public
sector in both New Jersey and California on a variety of projects. Emma
joined GPA in 2021 and her experience has included review of
environmental compliance documents in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA); design review for
consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (SOIS); and
municipal code compliance. Additionally, Emma has experience
reviewing Mills Act Applications, preparing Mills Act Contracts, and
performing site inspections for properties under and interested in the
Mills Act.
Educational Background: Selected Projects:
• Master of Science, University of Vermont, 2018
• B.A., Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers
University, 2016
• 1102 Pacific Coast Highway, City of Huntington Beach,
CEQA Historical Resource Technical Report, 2021
• 2501 Curtis Avenue, Redondo Beach, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2021 –2022
• 3014 4th Street, City of Santa Monica, Local Landmark
Assessment, 2022
• 325 Georgina Avenue, City of Santa Monica, Local
Landmark Assessment, 2022
• 400-432 S. San Vicente Boulevard, City of Los Angeles,
CEQA Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2022
• 631 Colorado Avenue, City of Santa Monica, Local
Landmark Assessment, 2021 –2021.
• 660-664 W. Wilson Avenue, City of Glendale, CEQA
Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2022
• Carnegie Library, City of Yreka, Historic Structures
Report and Section 106 Finding of No Adverse Effect
Report, 2022
• CEQA Significance Report Evaluations, Planner, City of
San Diego, 2018- 2021
• Chula Vista Center, City of Chula Vista, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2021 –2022
• Ole Hanson Beach Club, City of San Clemente,
Secretary of Interior’s Standards Compliance, 2022
• Sewage Pumping Plant #669, Port of Los Angeles,
Historical Resources Technical Memorandum, 2022
• Telfair Multi-Modal Bridge, City of Los Angeles, USACE
Cultural Resources Assessment Report, 2022
• Whittier Citrus Association Packing House, Historic
Preservation Treatment Plan, 2022
Professional Experience:
• GPA Consulting, Associate Architectural
Historian, 2021-Present
• City of San Diego, Historical Resources Senior
Planner & Mills Act Coordinator, 2018-2021
• New Jersey Historic Preservation Office,
Program Associate, 2018
• National Trust for Historic Preservation –
Lyndhurst Mansion, Historic Preservation Intern,
2017
Qualifications:
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualifications Standards for history
and architectural history pursuant to the Code of
Federal Regulations, 36 CFR Part 61, Appendix
A.
• National Preservation Institute, Section 106: An
Introduction
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AUDREY VON AHRENS
Audrey von Ahrens is an Associate Architectural Historian at GPA. She has
been involved in the field of historic preservation since 2013. Audrey
graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in
Historic Preservation and City Planning where she focused on preservation
planning and community economic development. She has since worked in
private historic preservation consulting in California. Audrey joined GPA in
2017 and her experience has included the preparation of environmental
compliance documents in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act;
historic context statements; Secretary of the Interior’s Standards analysis;
large-scale historic resources surveys; and evaluations of eligibility for a wide
variety of projects and property types throughout Southern California.
Audrey is also experienced in coordinating with property owners and local
governments in the preparation and review of Mills Act Property Contract
applications and the inspection and reporting of properties applying for or
with existing contracts.
Educational Background: Selected Projects:
• M.S., Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania,
2016
• Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania,
2016
• B.A., Architectural Studies and Urban Studies,
University of Pittsburgh, 2013
• 425 S. Union Avenue, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2021
• 11343-45 W. Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, CEQA
Phase 1 Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2020
• 1360 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resource Technical Report, 2020
• 1400 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resource Technical Report, 2020
• 3008 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CEQA
Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2022-2023
• 325 S. Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CEQA Historical
Resources Technical Report, 2022-2023
• 328 N. Oakhurst Drive, Beverly Hills, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2019
• 4080 Lafayette Place, Culver City, CEQA Historical
Resource Evaluation Report, 2019
• 4900-20 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, Phase 1
Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2020
• 933 S. Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, CEQA Phase 1
Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2020
• Broadway Federal Midtown Branch, Los Angeles,
Character-Defining Features Analysis and CEQA
Historical Resource Technical Report, 2018
• CF Braun & Company Plant, Alhambra, CEQA
Historical Resource Technical Report, 2019
• Los Angeles Union Station Five New Capital Projects,
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards Compliance
Memo, 2020-2021
• Nakase Brothers Wholesale Nursery, Lake Forest,
CEQA Historical Resource Evaluation Report, 2019
Professional Experience:
• GPA Consulting, Associate Architectural Historian,
2017-present
• Heritage Consulting, Inc., Intern, 2015-2016
• Tacony Community Development Corp., Intern, 2014
• Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, Intern,
2013
• University of Pittsburgh, Teaching Assistant, 2012-
2013
• Pittsburgh Planning Department, Intern, 2012
• Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Intern, 2011
Qualifications:
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards for history and architectural
history pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, 36
CFR Part 61, Appendix A.
Professional Activities:
• Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council,
Planning and Land Use Committee, 2018-present
• Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, Board of
Directors, Area Wide Alternate, 2019-2020, 2022-
present
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Attachment B: Additional Photographs
Figure 9: Front elevation, view looking north.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
Figure 10: Side elevation, view looking west.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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Figure 11: Rear of driveway, view looking southeast.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
Figure 12: Northwest elevation, view looking southeast.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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Figure 13: Side elevation, view looking northeast.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
Figure 14: Photo 6: Primary elevation, view looking northeast.
GPA Consulting, January 27, 2023.
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Attachment C: City Directory Listings
1921 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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1925 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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1927 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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1930 Census. Census addresses property as 2240 22nd Street which was former name of Monterey Boulevard/
Ancestry.com.
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1931 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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1936 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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1947 City Directory, Ancestry.com.
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Attachment D: Previous Surveys
Excerpted from PCR Services, “Section 7.0 Cultural Resources,” Appendix C – Technical Background Report,
PLAN Hermosa Draft Environmental Impact Report, City of Hermosa Beach, October 2016, 7-21.
(2204 Monterey Boulevard enlarged and highlighted in red.)
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Excerpted from Patricia A. Gazin, Castles on the Sand: An Incomplete Chronicle of the Habitations of Ancient
Hermosans (Hermosa Beach: 1977).
(Provided by Homeowner)
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Attachment E: Sanborn Map
Excerpted from Sanborn Map Company, Sanborn Fire Insurance Map for Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County,
California, 1946.
(2204 Monterey Boulevard outlined in red.)
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Attachment F: Building Permits
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City of Hermosa Beach
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a hybrid public hearing
on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 to consider the following:
HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION (HRR 22-01) REQUEST TO ADOPT CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION 22-XX APPROVING HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION NO.
22-01 FOR THE DESIGNATION OF A LANDMARK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2204
MONTEREY BOULEVARD.
SAID PUBLIC MEETING shall be held in-person and virtually as a hybrid meeting. The public may attend in person
at Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 or virtually by Zoom using the meeting link
provided on the agenda posted on the City’s Agendas/Minutes/Video webpage 72 hours before the meeting. The
public may also view the hearing on Spectrum Channel 8, Frontier Channel 31, and
https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254. The City Council meeting begins at 6:00 P.M. and the
matter will be heard in the order as listed on the posted agenda.
ANY AND ALL PERSONS interested are invited to participate and speak at these meetings. See the meeting
agenda or contact the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov for participation details. All written
testimony by any interested party will be accepted prior to or at the scheduled time on the agenda for the matter.
Written comments may also be submitted via e-Comment in 3 easy steps once the agenda has been posted on
the City website:
1.Go to Agendas/Minutes/Video webpage and find the meeting on which you’d like to comment.
2.Find the agenda item on which you’d like to comment; and
3.Sign in to your SpeakUp Hermosa Account or sign in as a guest, enter your comment in the field provided,
provide your name, and if applicable, attach files before submitting your comment.
IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the above-listed
departments at, or prior to, the public meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (310) 318-0204
or cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov. The Department operates from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.
A copy of the agenda and staff report(s) will be available for public review 72 hours in advance of the meeting on
the City’s website at www.hermosabeach.gov.
Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC
City Clerk
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From: Robert Fortunato <for2un@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 6:12 AM
To: City Council <citycouncil@hermosabeach.gov>
Cc: Suja Lowenthal <suja@hermosabeach.gov>; Ann Yang <anny@hermosabeach.gov>
Subject: Historic Preservation Opportunity for City Council
Honorable Mayor Jackson, Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council and Staff,
Monica, Carter Fortunato and I would like to fully support the item that will be on your agenda as a
Public Hearing at your Tuesday, April 25 City Council Meeting. The Item is the Historic Resources
Preservation request for the designation of Marsha Majka’s property at 2204 Monterey Blvd.
As you know, the history of Hermosa Beach's buildings is being lost with every new development. This is
a unique circumstance that would allow us to save a piece of the past and build a living time capsule.
The future will thank you for your support on this important matter.
Thank you,
Robert Fortunato
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HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION2204 MONTEREY BOULEVARD
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Background
•Historic Resources Preservation
•Landmark Nomination initiated by the
property owner
•Fee Waiver Policy
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2204 Monterey Boulevard
•Single-family home constructed in
1913
•Located in the First Addition Tract in
the Sand Section Neighborhood
•Craftsman Style Architecture
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Analysis
•GPA Consulting
•Criteria requirements for Local
Landmark Designation
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Evaluation
•Landmarks must satisfy one or more of the five
designation criteria in accordance with Section
17.53.070 of the HBMC
•Criterion C
o It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style,
type, period, or method of construction, or is a
valuable example of the use of indigenous materials
or craftsmanship
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Architectural Elements
Primary elevation
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Architectural Elements
East elevation
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Architectural Elements
Window grouping
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Architectural Elements
Exposed rafter tails
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Architectural Elements
Extended eaves
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Administration of Landmarks
•Altering Landmarks
•Removal of Landmark Status
•Mills Act
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General Plan
Land Use Element
•5.5 –Provide incentives for the preservation of adaptive
reuse or historic and iconic landmarks
•5.6 –Seek to maintain and enhance neighborhood
character through eclectic and diverse architectural style
•10.1 –Encourage the voluntary designation of potentially
historic resources as landmarks or historic districts
•10.8 –Provide expert technical assistance to owners of
potentially eligible and designated historic properties with
tools and incentives to maintain historic resources
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Fiscal Impact
•Fee Waiver Program
o Waives up to 90% of fees to a maximum of $10,000
•Staff determines if property qualifies via a prima facie
review
•2204 Monterey Boulevard fees totaled $13,086.72
•Applicant was responsible for $3,086.72
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Environmental Determination
The project qualifies for a Class 1
Categorical Exemption under Section
15331 of the CEQA Guidelines for
Historical Resources
Restoration/Rehabilitation as a building
to be preserved as a historical resource
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Recommendation
Based upon the professional analysis and
evaluation conducted by GPA
Consulting, staff recommends that the
City Council approve the Resolution
designating the property located at 2204
Monterey Boulevard as a Local Historic
Landmark in the City of Hermosa Beach
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Questions and Discussion
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PERMANENT OUTDOOR PERMIT
PROGRAMS AND DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND
ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTIONS
(Environmental Programs Manager Doug Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Introduce and waive first reading of Ordinance 23-XXXX amending various sections of
Chapter 12.16 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code establishing a permanent outdoor dining
program and the determination that the project is Categorically Exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(Attachment 1);
2.Adopt a resolution approving revised guidelines for encroachments on Pier Plaza and off-
Plaza public rights-of-way (Attachment 2);
3.Adopt a resolution approving lane reconfigurations and bike lanes in the downtown area
(Attachment 3);
4.Adopt a resolution establishing a fee schedule for encroachments citywide (Attachment 4);
and
5.Consider staff recommendations for the remaining elements of the outdoor dining program
with a plan for staff to return to Council for formal action at a future meeting.
Executive Summary:
At its December 14,2021 meeting,City Council provided staff with direction to develop long-term
versions of the temporary outdoor dining and downtown lane reconfiguration programs that were
created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Council subsequently extended the temporary
program through May 1,2023 with direction to staff to bring the elements of the program to Council
before that date.
The final elements necessary to establish the long-term program are presented here for Council’s
consideration and approval.These include an ordinance amending Chapter 12.16 (Encroachments)
of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code,a resolution revising existing operational and design
guidelines for Pier Plaza and other off-street encroachments,a resolution approving the downtown
lane reconfigurations and bike lanes,a resolution for new encroachment fees,and accompanying
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lane reconfigurations and bike lanes,a resolution for new encroachment fees,and accompanying
CEQA determinations for these projects.Staff recommends some program elements,as described
below, be brought back to Council for formal action at a future meeting.
Background:
The City has long supported and encouraged outdoor dining on private and public property to
supplement indoor operations.With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and related heath orders,
businesses were limited from operating indoors in varying degrees.Recognizing this hardship,City
Council approved a program to allow expanded outdoor dining and other commercial activity.The
City also suspended zoning and parking requirements to allow outdoor dining on private property and
established a temporary encroachment permit program to allow encroachments into sidewalks,public
streets,and Pier Plaza.Both the private property programs and encroachment program included a
basic set of guidelines pertaining to hours of operation,permitted uses,maintenance,etc.,
collectively referred to hereafter as the Outdoor Permit Program.
The City issued over 60 permits during the term of the Outdoor Permit Program in a variety of
commercial locations citywide including extended encroachments on Pier Plaza and encroachments
into other public right-of-way areas.This included encroachment into on-street parking spaces,which
had previously not been allowed in Hermosa Beach.These on-street encroachments,also known as
“dining decks”,involved businesses constructing decks adjacent the business,accessible from the
sidewalk,and with minimum required traffic barriers and other safety features.Initially,City Council
allowed these uses without consideration of any encroachment area rents or reimbursement of lost
parking meter revenue.In June 2021,Council approved extension of this pilot program through
December 31,2021 and authorized implementation of a reapplication process for outdoor
encroachment areas that included renewal of permissions from neighboring businesses and
requirement of deposits to pay for removal of the decks should the City need to do so.
At its December 14,2021 meeting,Council approved an extension of the programs through May
31,2022.At its January 25,2022 meeting,Council discussed implementing new fees for the
temporary outdoor dining encroachments and approved a fee of $1.50 per square foot per month to
begin March 1, 2022.
Program revenues for the temporary encroachment areas were estimated to be approximately
$400,000 annually,based on the number of areas in place at the time.At its February 8,2022
meeting,Council also approved reinstatement of the encroachment fees for preexisting
encroachment areas.These fees generate approximately $280,000 annually.At that meeting,
Council also approved program refinements related to the use of temporary canopies,branded
furniture, and enhanced maintenance.
Council subsequently extended the program in both May and November of 2022 with a final
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extension to May 1, 2023 and direction to staff to bring the permanent program for consideration.
Lane Reconfiguration
At the May 12,2020 City Council meeting,City staff presented an item describing a concept to
repurpose sections of public right-of-way to improve multimodal traffic safety and expand physical-
distancing options for the public and businesses per Los Angeles County Health orders related to the
COVID-19 pandemic.Doing so,additionally,worked to support many of the mobility goals described
in PLAN Hermosa.The City Council moved quickly to accommodate these programs and staff
developed guidelines based on information gathered from existing programs in other cities and
internal review of policies and regulations.
City Council directed staff to work with the Economic Development Committee (EDC)to explore
aspects of the program that could directly benefit local businesses.At meetings in August and
September 2020,Council directed staff to move forward with designs of lane reconfiguration
concepts for both Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue.These concepts included removing one through
vehicle lane in each direction,addition of a bike lane,installation of new on-street accessible parking
spaces,and associated signage and pavement markings.At the October 27,2020 meeting,Council
awarded a contract to perform the work.Work began in early January 2021 and was completed by
January 16,2021.At its July 13,2021 meeting,Council approved a Resolution extending the
Downtown Lane Reconfiguration Program through the end of 2021.At its May 24,2022 meeting,
Council approved an extension of the program through January 1,2023 and,in November 2022,
extended the program again till May 1, 2023.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
June 9, 2020 Approved Ordinance 20-1410U allowing temporary permit program
for outdoor dining in response to pandemic.
July 14, 2020 Directed staff to proceed with development of lane closure plans.
June 22, 2021 Approved extension of the outdoor permit program through
December 31, 2021.
July 13, 2021 Approved Resolution authorizing extension of lane
reconfigurations.
October 26, 2021 Approved development and implementation of permanent versions
of these programs.
December 14, 2021 Approved development of permanent programs, and extension of
temporary programs through May 2022
January 25, 2022 Discussion and approval of new fees for temporary encroachments
February 8, 2022 Approved reinstatement of existing fees for permanent
encroachment areas
May 24, 2022 Approved extension of programs through January 2023
June 14, 2022 Approved additional refinements to the outdoor dining programs
November 3, 2022 Approved extension of temporary programs through May 1, 2023
January 24, 2023 Consideration market rate appraisal, temporary rooftop dining, and
changes to Pier Plaza temporary encroachments
March 28, 2023 Considered a draft ordinance related to permanent outdoor dining
and retail
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Meeting Date DescriptionJune 9, 2020 Approved Ordinance 20-1410U allowing temporary permit programfor outdoor dining in response to pandemic.July 14, 2020 Directed staff to proceed with development of lane closure plans.June 22, 2021 Approved extension of the outdoor permit program throughDecember 31, 2021.July 13, 2021 Approved Resolution authorizing extension of lanereconfigurations.October 26, 2021 Approved development and implementation of permanent versionsof these programs.
December 14, 2021 Approved development of permanent programs, and extension of
temporary programs through May 2022
January 25, 2022 Discussion and approval of new fees for temporary encroachments
February 8, 2022 Approved reinstatement of existing fees for permanent
encroachment areas
May 24, 2022 Approved extension of programs through January 2023
June 14, 2022 Approved additional refinements to the outdoor dining programs
November 3, 2022 Approved extension of temporary programs through May 1, 2023
January 24, 2023 Consideration market rate appraisal, temporary rooftop dining, and
changes to Pier Plaza temporary encroachments
March 28, 2023 Considered a draft ordinance related to permanent outdoor dining
and retail
Discussion:
As directed by Council at its October 26,2021 meeting,staff developed the elements necessary to
establish a permanent version of the Outdoor Dining Program and Downtown Lane Reconfiguration
Program. These elements include:
1.An ordinance amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 12.16 to establish basic
guidelines for a permanent outdoor dining and retail program.
2.A resolution establishing a new fee schedule for encroachments citywide.
3.A resolution permanently establishing the downtown lane reconfigurations and bike lanes.
4.A resolution amending operational and design guidelines for Pier Plaza.
5.A CEQA determination for the program elements.
6.A resolution adopting guidelines for operational and design standards for on-street dining
decks.
These elements were considered and developed by a diverse team of City staff,representing all City
departments.The City secured specialists to help with traffic counts and analysis,CEQA findings,
traffic safety and on-street dining deck specifications,and market appraisal of encroachment areas.
Staff gathered feedback from businesses,community members,other agencies,and an array of
stakeholders since 2020.The Economic Development Committee meetings,along with numerous
City Council meetings,have provided excellent feedback both from Councilmembers and the many
people that have shared their views at these meetings.The Chamber of Commerce has been an
essential partner in all these efforts,both sharing vital information with its members and gathering
data through multiple surveys over the lifetime of the temporary outdoor dining program (Attachment
5).
The status of each of these elements, along with recommendations, is detailed below.
1.Ordinance:Staff worked with the City Attorney to identify the various code amendments in
Chapter 12.16 necessary to establish permanent outdoor dining programs in the public right-of-way.
Staff recommends creating a single program to regulate encroachments that were approved before
the pandemic,as well as all temporary encroachments that may become permanent through this
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the pandemic,as well as all temporary encroachments that may become permanent through this
program.A single program would be easier for staff to implement and more coherent and efficient for
the businesses and public.These modifications propose outdoor dining encroachments that would be
allowed in certain public areas (Pier Plaza and the public rights-of-way such as sidewalks and
parking spaces)and that encroachments for retail use would be allowed only on Pier Plaza.This
would be accomplished via an encroachment permit subject to required findings by the City Manager
or designee that must be renewed annually.Each possible type of encroachment (i.e.,Pier Plaza,
dining deck in a parking space,areas on the sidewalk)has its own operational standards and the City
Manager would have the ability to promulgate regulations furthering the intent of the ordinance
without contradicting it.
Additionally,these encroachment permits are not vested land use rights such as a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP)or similar permit.Because the City is granting the use of public space for this private
commercial activity,the City retains the ability to revoke the permit without cause.Importantly,the
proposed regulations would require all applicants for an encroachment to be free of outstanding code
violations or delinquent encroachment fee payments.Upon annual review,any applicant in violation
would not be allowed an encroachment permit.
Contained in this draft Ordinance (Attachment 1)is language related to the regulation and
administration of the encroachments,as mentioned above.Also included is language related to the
maximum size and configuration of these encroachments.Informed in part by City Council’s
discussion at the March 28, 2023 meeting, staff recommends:
·The option for businesses on Pier Plaza and other off-street encroachment areas to add up to
500 square feet of area with a not-to-exceed total area of 1,000 square feet.Pier Plaza
encroachments would be limited to a maximum depth of twenty-five feet from the frontage,
similar to the current temporary configuration (Attachment 6).This would allow many
businesses to keep their entire temporary encroachment area created during COVID-19
pandemic.A few businesses would be required to reduce their temporary encroachments to
meet this requirement but it also allows prior,permanent encroachments (such as Martha’s on
22nd Street),to maintain its historic encroachment areas intact.A map of existing
encroachment areas and a chart of their square footage is attached for reference
(Attachment 7).Should all businesses choose to participate,the future encroachment areas
would appear almost identical to the current layout with a few reducing in size from their
current temporary encroachment areas.
On-street encroachment areas (“dining decks”)would maintain their current maximum size
regulations of two parallel or three head-in parking spaces.Where the encroachment is
entirely within the business frontage,these maximum areas are three parallel and four head-in
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parking spaces.
·Restricting encroachment areas on Pier Plaza to only the limits of the property’s frontage.This
too would require a few businesses to reconfigure or reduce their temporary encroachments.
Because of their unique location,Loreto Plaza encroachments could be allowed pending
review and approval of the City Manager.
·Limit hours of operation on the encroachment areas to midnight for Pier Plaza,applied to the
entire encroachment area,including both the historic “permanent”encroachments and any
newly added encroachment area.On-street encroachments would continue to be limited to
11:00 P.M.closure.Encroachments adjacent residential properties or with other unique
considerations,such as North End Bar and Grill,may be subject to alternative operational
hours and conditions, per City review.
The more specific guidelines and operational standards for these different encroachments are
recommended to be approved separately via resolutions including:one for encroachments on Pier
Plaza,sidewalks,and off-street areas (Attachment 2)and another resolution for on-street
encroachments, to be brought to Council at a later date.
2.New fee schedule for encroachments.In January of 2022,City Council approved
establishing fees for temporary encroachments created during the pandemic.These fees were set at
$1.50 per square foot per month.Additionally,Council approved reinstating prior encroachments fees
per the schedule shown below:
Location and Operation Category Fee per square foot per month
On Pier Plaza, open after midnight $5
On Pier Plaza, closed before midnight $2
Not on Pier Plaza; snack shop on Pier Plaza $1
City staff analyzed many potential fee structures for these encroachments.This analysis includes
surveys of other agencies in the region and extensive feedback from local businesses,including data
from a recent survey performed by the Chamber of Commerce.Additionally,the City hired a third-
party expert to perform a market rate appraisal of all pre-existing and temporary encroachment
areas, which was considered by City Council in January 2023.
After careful analysis of this varied data,staff proposes a fee schedule (Attachment 4)that seeks to
balance the City’s costs,the value to private businesses of using public right-of-way,and the need to
establish a reasonable fee that would encourage utilization of the outdoor dining program.The
following table illustrates the proposed fees and encroachment categories:
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Location and Operation Category Fee per square
foot per month
Percent increase over
current fees
On Pier Plaza, open after midnight,
serving alcohol
$6 20 percent
On Pier Plaza, closed before
midnight, serving alcohol
$3 50 percent
On-street, sidewalk, off-Pier Plaza, on
Pier Plaza not serving alcohol, Pier
Plaza retail
$2 100 percent for previous
$1 fees. 33 percent for
temporary $1.50 fees.
The proposed fees and categories reflect feedback from Council that current fees should be
increased yet are proposed as modest increases which would encourage utilization of these
encroachment areas,especially during this first year of the new permanent dining and retail program.
For comparison,the market rates stated in the recent aforementioned appraisal report were as
follows:
·Pier Plaza properties-$5.67 per square foot
·Hermosa Avenue properties (including off-street encroachments)-$4.83 per square foot
·Properties east of Hermosa Avenue (i.e., Pier Avenue)-$4 per square foot
The proposed rates are mostly lower than the appraisal’s market rates in part to avoid a sudden
dramatic increase to program participants.Fees could be adjusted in phases moving forward to
reach parity with market rates,should Council so choose.Staff estimates that these proposed fees
would generate approximately $913,260 annually,64 percent more revenue than the current revenue
for all permanent and temporary encroachment area fees (Attachment 8).
Staff is also developing new application review fees for all encroachment types.These would factor in
rates for City staff review time and will be brought back to Council soon for review and approval.
3.Downtown lane reconfigurations and bike lanes.Staff recommends Council adopt a
resolution to make permanent the downtown lane reconfigurations,bike lanes,and lane closures
implemented on a temporary basis beginning in 2020 (Attachment 3).Although the lane
reconfigurations are technically separate from the outdoor dining program,the two programs are
connected and,for CEQA purposes,were analyzed concurrently to determine overall environmental
impact.The current on-street outdoor dining decks are made effective and desirable largely due to
the presence of the lane reconfigurations.The bike lane not only provides a valuable option for multi-
modal transportation,but primarily serves as a necessary buffer zone between the dining decks and
vehicular traffic,improving both safety and comfort for dining patrons.The City’s traffic engineer
affirms the necessity to maintain the buffer zone to improve both the safety of the dining decks and
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affirms the necessity to maintain the buffer zone to improve both the safety of the dining decks and
passing vehicles-for this reason,the prior four lane cross section is not compatible with the on-street
dining decks (Attachment 9).
In addition,traffic counts performed each summer since 2020 have shown that the effect of the lane
reconfigurations on traffic has been negligible (Attachment 10).Although a 32 percent increase in
overall vehicular volume in the downtown area was observed between summers 2021 and 2022 (as
volumes returned to pre-COVID levels),a five percent decrease in speeds was also measured along
with increases of 33 percent and 26 percent in walking and biking activity, respectively.
4.Operational and design guidelines for Pier Plaza,sidewalks,and off-street
encroachments.Staff recommends Council approve a resolution adopting amended guidelines for
encroachments on Pier Plaza and other off-street public right-of-way areas (Attachment 2).These
guidelines include more specific details on operational and design concerns such as application
procedures,placement of furniture,accessibility and insurance requirements,maintenance and
cleanliness minimums,etc.These are largely unchanged from the guidelines that have been in place
since 2015 but do reflect the prohibition to queueing that was implemented during the COVID-19
pandemic.
5.CEQA determination.The City utilized a third-party CEQA specialist to analyze the
proposed permanent programs and develop a report.The consultant analyzed separately the two
projects:
A.The permanent Pier Plaza and other prior off-street encroachment program (“Pier Plaza
Encroachment Program Modifications”); and
B.The permanent on-street outdoor dining and lane reconfigurations (“Outdoor Dining”).
Per the report (Attachment 3)the proposed projects are Categorically Exempt per the California
Environmental Quality Act.The projects’descriptions and exemption categories are each described
below:
A.Pier Plaza Encroachment Program Modifications:the proposed project would modify the
existing program that allows retail,eating,and drinking establishments to encroach onto the public
right-of-way on Pier Plaza for the purpose of providing outdoor dining.The project would allow an
increase of 4,200 square feet of outdoor dining in the public right-of-way on Pier Plaza.The City
currently allows 5,700 square feet of outdoor dining on Pier Plaza,excluding additional areas allowed
under the temporary ordinance.The project would thus result in a total allowable square footage of
9,900 on Pier Plaza.
Outdoor dining is currently allowed to extend up to 13 feet into the Plaza area along the entire length
of the dining establishment’s frontage on Pier Plaza.The proposed project would allow dining areas
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of the dining establishment’s frontage on Pier Plaza.The proposed project would allow dining areas
to extend an additional 12 feet into Pier Plaza for a total of 25 feet.Under the proposed program,
individual establishments would each be limited to a maximum of 1,000 square feet of outdoor dining
(and in no case exceed 500 additional square feet beyond what they are allowed under the current
Pier Plaza Encroachment Program.
Unlike the outdoor dining areas that would be allowed elsewhere,outdoor dining areas on Pier Plaza
would not include dining decks or any permanent modifications within the public right-of-way,but
would be limited to the temporary placement of tables,chairs,umbrellas,planters,and other
elements that serve the allowed use.Canopies would not be allowed to extend beyond currently
allowed outdoor dining areas and umbrellas would be removed at the end of business hours.All
individual encroachment permits would be subject to the review and approval of the City Manager to
ensure compliance with the modified program’s restrictions and guidelines,including avoidance of
significant visual intrusion into the public view corridor to the open sky and ocean from Pier Plaza.
Environmental Determination:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as
defined in Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines,in accordance with Section 15061,the ‘common
sense’exemption,and Section 15301 which addresses minor alteration of existing public facilities,
specifically:
15061(b)(3)-The project is covered by the common sense exemption that applies where it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect
on the environment.
15301(c)-Existing highways and streets,sidewalks,gutters,bicycle and pedestrian trails,and similar
facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety),and other alterations such as
the addition of bicycle facilities,including but not limited to bicycle parking,bicycle-share facilities and
bicycle lanes,transit improvements such as bus lanes,pedestrian crossings,street trees,and other
similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes.
None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply,nor would the project result in a
significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time or
have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic
highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway.The site is not located on a hazardous
waste site and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical
resource.
B.Outdoor Dining:the Outdoor Dining Program would enable commercial eating and
drinking establishments located in specific areas of Hermosa Beach to use portions of City right-of-
way for outdoor dining purposes.The proposed project consists of two components:(1)a Downtown
Lane Reconfiguration Program that would establish permanent lane reconfigurations on Hermosa
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Lane Reconfiguration Program that would establish permanent lane reconfigurations on Hermosa
Avenue and Pier Avenue to create areas designated for outdoor dining and improve safety for
multimodal traffic;and (2)an Outdoor Dining Permit Program that would create a permanent
program to permit outdoor dining in specific areas.
Downtown Lane Reconfiguration Program
The attached resolution would establish long-term encroachments into sidewalks,travel lanes and on
-street parking spaces along sections of Hermosa Avenue between 8th and 14th Streets (from the 800
block at 8th Street to the 300 block at 14th Street),at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and
Greenwich Village, and on Pier Avenue between Valley Drive and Hermosa Avenue (Attachment 3).
These lane reconfigurations exist today under the City’s Temporary Outdoor Dining Program and
would be made permanent under the proposed project.On the designated segments of Hermosa
Avenue and Pier Avenue,they would result in permanent closure of the northbound and southbound
number two travel lanes (closest to the curb)and would be accompanied by addition of a permanent
Class II bike lane in each direction,installation of new on-street ADA accessible parking spaces and
associated signage and pavement markings.Approximately 7,000 linear feet of new Class II bike
lanes would be made permanent within the former vehicle travel lanes.These lanes would be
available for bicycles (electric and conventional) and other wheeled devices.
The permanent lane closure at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Greenwich Village would
consist of closure of the right turn lane from westbound Greenwich Village to northbound Hermosa
Avenue and a portion of Hermosa Avenue immediately adjacent to 2626 Hermosa Avenue.
Outdoor Permit Program
The project would establish an administrative permit process to allow outdoor dining at commercial
eating and drinking establishments within Neighborhood Commercial (C1),Downtown Commercial
(C2)and the Upper Pier Avenue Specific Plan Area (SPA 11)zones.The geographic extent of these
areas is depicted in Exhibit 3 (Attachment 3). The proposed program is bound by limits:
A.The maximum square footage of total outdoor dining in all areas shown in Exhibit 3 must not
exceed 9,500 square feet.
B.The maximum number of on-street public parking spaces that can be converted to permanent
dining areas is 78 spaces.In addition to the overall limit of 78 spaces,the program would also
limit the number of spaces converted to outdoor dining in each of the City’s three Coastal
subzones to no more than 2 percent of the on-street parking in each zone.Per the City’s most
recent parking inventory (City of Hermosa Beach,2019),there are 3,969 total on-street
parking spaces within the Coastal Zone,with 2,016 spaces in Zone 1,1,183 in Zone 2,and
770 in Zone 3 (See Table 1 below and Exhibit 4).Applying the 2 percent limit,the maximum
spaces available for outdoor dining in Zone 1 would be 40,23 in Zone 2 and 15 spaces in
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spaces available for outdoor dining in Zone 1 would be 40,23 in Zone 2 and 15 spaces in
Zone 3.At present,35 on-street public spaces have been converted to outdoor dining areas
and/or bike lanes through the City’s Temporary Lane Reconfiguration Program.These spaces
would be able to retain their current configuration under the proposed project,along with the
conversion of up to an additional 43 on-street spaces.
TABLE 1
PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE FOR OUTDOOR DINING USE
UNDER THE PROPOSED PROJECT
Parking Zone Total On-Street
Spaces
2 Percent Spaces Currently
Used for Outdoor
Dining
Proposed Available
Spaces Currently Not
In Use
ZONE 1 2,016 40 2 38
ZONE 2 1,183 23 33 10
ZONE 3 770 15 0 15
TOTAL 3,969 78 35 43
C.Lane reconfigurations to accommodate outdoor dining are limited to the existing lane
reconfigurations shown in the attachment.
D.The proposed program would be subject to additional restrictions.To be eligible for an outdoor
dining permit,individual eating and dining establishments must not only be located in one of
the three zones identified above (C1,C2 or SPA11);in addition,if the outdoor dining area is to
be located in the public right-of-way that fronts a street,the street must have a speed limit of
25 miles per hour or less.
E. The proposed project also limits outdoor dining to locations that meet the following conditions.
1.The use does not obstruct access to public utilities and infrastructure for emergency or
maintenance purposes.
2.All dining areas are in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow
for maximum development permissible in the General Plan.
3. The area in which individual dining areas will be located is not environmentally sensitive.
4.No individual dining area that significantly impacts an historical,cultural,or tribal resource
will be permitted.
Under the proposed program,outdoor dining permit applications would be reviewed administratively
by the City Manager or designee with the participation of the Public Works,Police,and Fire
Departments.The proposed permanent Outdoor Permit Program includes a set of Guidelines and
Conditions of Approval for individual projects permitted under the program,along with design
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Conditions of Approval for individual projects permitted under the program,along with design
guidelines for encroachment.
Environmental Determination:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as
defined in Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines, as follows.
The Lane Reconfiguration component of the project is exempt in accordance with Section 15301,
which addresses minor alteration of existing public facilities;and Section 15304,which addresses
minor alterations to public land.More specifically,the following two subcategories of exemption both
apply.
15301(c)-existing highways and streets,sidewalks,gutters,bicycle and pedestrian trails,and similar
facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety),and other alterations such as
the addition of bicycle facilities,including but not limited to bicycle parking,bicycle-share facilities and
bicycle lanes,transit improvements such as bus lanes,pedestrian crossings,street trees,and other
similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes.
15304(h)-the creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.
The Outdoor Dining component of the project is exempt in accordance with Section 15301,which
address additions to existing structures and 15303,which addresses construction of limited numbers
of new, small structures. More specifically, the following subcategory applies.
15301(e)-additions to existing structures,provided that the addition will not result in an increase of
more than 10,000 square feet if:
A.The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for
maximum development permissible in the General Plan; and
B.The area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive.
15303(e)-construction of new small facilities or structures including accessory (appurtenant)
structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences.
None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply,nor would the project result in a
significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time or
have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic
highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway.The site is not located on a hazardous
waste site and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical
resource.
Though both projects are categorically exempt.The City conducted extensive analysis of the
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Though both projects are categorically exempt.The City conducted extensive analysis of the
potential environmental effects of the on-street outdoor dining deck and lane reconfigurations to help
support the determination.The effort included technical studies on traffic,noise,air quality,
greenhouse gas emissions,and energy consumption impacts (Attachment 3).This was also done
because the project is based on a relatively new,temporary program that did not exist before the
COVID-19 pandemic,as opposed to the Pier Plaza encroachment program,which is simply a
revision of an existing program.
6.Operational and design standards for on-street dining decks.Staff will finalize these
standards and return to Council for review and approval at an upcoming meeting.The delay on these
program elements would allow time to further refine and be coordinated with a phased
implementation that would be more administratively efficient for the City and potential applicants.The
proposed delay is also reflective of the still-evolving nature of on-street dining programs throughout
the region,which has made difficult staff’s ability to gather definitive information on safety and
construction.
The operation and design standard will include process guidelines for applicants,as well as aesthetic
and operational parameters.Operational parameters will include essential traffic safety and structural
specifications.Staff is working closely with a traffic engineer on these elements of the program.From
a risk management standpoint,staff is consulting with California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
(JPIA)on its guidelines regarding on-street dining decks and will incorporate these recommendations
into the staff recommended standards.Additional time to develop these standards would ensure that
staff has considered every aspect of the physical elements of the on-street dining deck program.
Next Steps
Staff recommends that these various program elements go into effect immediately,but also that
Council authorize the City Manager to adjust implementation schedules as needed to ensure
efficiency.As mentioned above,staff will return to Council soon for approval of the final design and
operational guidelines for the on-street dining decks.Staff recommends that existing on-street decks
be allowed to endure through the summer before reapplying for permits in fall.At that time,on-street
decks would be required to submit official plans to be fully reviewed and vetted per the approved
guidelines.
City staff has also met with Coastal Commission staff and established that a 5-year pilot program
would be an effective approach to lead to a permanent program.The pilot program would include
ongoing monitoring and assessment to document the project’s effect on parking and coastal access.
This may also include testing a variety of programs and measures to ensure adequate coastal
access is maintained during the pilot.Staff is currently working to develop acceptable measures to be
incorporated into the program that would satisfy the criteria for the Coastal Development Permit.
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General Plan Consistency:
The proposed program options match the model of “living streets”,also known as “complete streets”,
which supports a key guiding principle of the General Plan Vision,of fostering a vibrant local
economy.A living street combines safety and livability while supporting ground floor and outdoor
economic activities.This centers on designing streets that can be safely shared by both vehicular
and non-vehicular traffic.A living street should also contribute to an engaging public realm and a
vibrant local economy.
Relevant Goals and Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 6.A broad-based and long-term economic development strategy for Hermosa Beach
that supports existing businesses while attracting new business and tourism.
Policies:
·6.4 Business support.Support the Chamber of Commerce,retailers,tourist service
businesses,artists,and other agencies to develop an aggressive marketing strategy with
implementation procedures.
·6.6 Pop-up shops.Develop plans and programs for underutilized spaces,such as vacant
buildings,utility corridors,parkways,etc.,for temporary retail,restaurant,and community
promoting uses.
Mobility Element
Goal 1.Complete Streets (Living Streets)that serve the diverse functions of mobility,
commerce,recreation,and community engagement for all users whether they travel by
walking, bicycling, transit, or driving.
Policy:
·1.1 Consider all modes.Require the planning,design,and construction of all new and
existing transportation projects to consider the needs of all modes of travel to create safe,
livable and inviting environments for all users of the system.
Goal 7.A transportation system that results in zero transportation-related fatalities and
which minimizes injuries.
Policy:
·7.1 Safe public rights-of-way.Encourage that all public rights-of-way are for all users at all
times of day where users of all ages and ability feel comfortable participating in both
motorized and non-motorized travel.
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Fiscal Impact:
The Capital Improvement Fund includes $60,000 appropriated for the CEQA specialist to perform the
CEQA analysis and an additional $60,000 was appropriated to fund additional traffic and parking
analysis to support this work.Funds for ongoing annual traffic and parking analysis will be
appropriated in the FY 2023-24 Budget.
The proposed encroachment fees are estimated to generate approximately $913,260 in revenue
annually,an approximate 64 percent increase over current encroachment fee revenues for continuing
encroachments.
Staff will return to Council at a later date to establish application review fees and provide revenue
estimates at that time.
Attachments:
1.Draft Ordinance and CEQA Determination
2.Draft Resolution Approving Guidelines for Permanent Encroachments
3.Draft Resolution Approving Permanent Lane Reconfigurations and Bike Lanes
4.Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for Permanent Encroachments
5.Recent Chamber of Commerce Survey Report Regarding Outdoor Dining
6.Pier Plaza Encroachments
7.Map of Current Encroachment Areas
8.Existing and Proposed Encroachment Rate Comparison
9.Traffic Engineer Memorandum
10.Traffic Study and Report
11.Link to June 9, 2020 City Council Staff Report
12.Link to July 14, 2020 City Council Staff Report
13.Link to June 22, 2021 City Council Staff Report
14.Link to July 13, 2021 City Council Staff Report
15.Link to October 26, 2021 City Council Staff Report
16.Link to December 14, 2021 City Council Staff Report
17.Link to January 25, 2022 City Council Staff Report
18.Link to February 8, 2022 City Council Staff Report
19.Link to May 24, 2022 City Council Staff Report
20.Link to June 14, 2022 City Council Staff Report
21.Link to November 3, 2022 City Council Staff Report
22.Link to January 24, 2023 City Council Staff Report
23.Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Program Manager
Concur: Carrie Tai, Community Development Director
Concur: Joseph SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Pat Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Page 1 of 5 ORD NO. 23-
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN OUTDOOR DINING
PROGRAM AND MAKING PROCEDURAL CHANGES TO THE ISSUANCE
AND RENEWAL OF ALL ENCROACHMENTS IN THE CITY AND
DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
A. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on June 9, 2020, the
Hermosa Beach City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20-1410U,
Implementing a Temporary Permit for Outdoor Dining/Seating and
Outdoor Retail Display to Assist in the Reopening of Restaurants, Food,
and Retail Establishments.
B. Relatedly, on July 14, 2020, the City Council extended the provisions
of Ordinance No. 20-1410U until at least January 13, 2021, in light of the
ongoing pandemic, and directed City staff to work with a traffic
engineering consultant to develop options for closing parking and vehicle
lanes on the downtown sections of Hermosa and Pier Avenues that would
encourage foot traffic and allow for more room for outdoor dining
encroachments in the public right-of-way.
C. On September 8, 2020, the City Council authorized plans to
temporarily close one lane of vehicular traffic in each direction on Pier
Avenue, between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive, and plans to
temporarily close vehicular traffic the northbound and southbound # 2
travel lanes (closest to the curb) on Hermosa Avenue from the 800 block
at 8th Street to the 1300 block at 14th street to facilitate outdoor
recreational and economic activity in the City’s downtown area on a
temporary basis and add a Class 2 Bike Lane in both directions throughout
this project area.
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D. Further, during this same period, businesses located adjacent to Pier
Plaza were temporarily allowed to expand commercial encroachments
into Pier Plaza to allow for more room for outdoor dining, increase
economic vitality and provide alternative dining options for residents
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
E. The creation and activation of these spaces for pedestrian oriented
uses such as outdoor dining have been beneficial to the Pier Plaza and
Downtown areas of the City. These programs have provided residents and
visitors with the unique ability to patron City businesses via outdoor dining.
Further, businesses have been able to avail themselves to this new
opportunity which provides for a more robust economic environment and
business friendly environment.
F. The City has received positive feedback from residents, visitors and
businesses about all of the benefits of these expanded outdoor dining
programs.
G. Based on the positive impacts and positive feedback of these
temporary outdoor dining programs (i.e., dining decks and expanded
encroachments in Pier Plaza and other public rights-of-way), the City
desires to implement permanent versions of these programs with specific
operational and design standards that limit any possible view, noise or
other impacts from these expanded dining uses.
H. Further, after review of Chapter 12.16, certain procedural and
administrative changes are necessary to provide for a more efficient and
effective regulatory regime for all encroachments in the City – not just the
new or expanded encroachments for outdoor dining.
I. Thus, the City desires to amend Chapter 12.16 (Encroachments) to
enact permanent versions of the various components of the current
temporary outdoor dining program subject to operational and design
standard(s).
SECTION 2.
Chapter 12.16 (Encroachments) of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is
hereby amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 3. Environmental Review.
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Outdoor Dining Deck and Off-Plaza Encroachments
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act as defined in Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines, as follows.
The Lane Reconfiguration component of the project is exempt in accordance
with Section 15301 which addresses minor alteration of existing public facilities;
and Section 15304 which addresses minor alterations to public land. More
specifically, the following two subcategories of exemption both apply.
15301(c) – Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and
pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the
purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of
bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-
share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes,
pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes.
15304(h) – The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.
The Outdoor Dining component of the project is exempt in accordance with
Section 15301 which address additions to existing structures and 15303 which
addresses construction of limited numbers of new, small structures. More
specifically, the following subcategory applies.
15301(e) – Additions to existing structures provided that the addition will
not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet if:
(A) The project is in an area where all public services and facilities
are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the
General Plan; and
(B) The area in which the project is located is not environmentally
sensitive.
15303(e) – Construction of new small facilities or structures including
accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios,
swimming pools and fences.
None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor would the
project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same
type in the same place over time or have a significant effect on the environment
due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources
within a state scenic highway. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site
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and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource.
Additional environmental analysis, including technical studies on traffic, noise, air
quality, greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption impacts, was
conducted to support the CEQA determination. A summary of the analysis and
the technical studies in support of this CEQA determination are presented in
Exhibit B.
Pier Plaza Encroachments
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act as defined in Section 15300 of the CEQA Guidelines, in accordance
with Section 15061, the ‘common sense’ exemption, and Section 15301 which
addresses minor alterations of existing public facilities, specifically:
15061(b)(3) – The project is covered by the common sense exemption
that applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment.
15301(c) – Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and
pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the
purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of
bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-
share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes,
pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes.
None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor would the
project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same
type in the same place over time or have a significant effect on the environment
due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources
within a state scenic highway. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site
and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to
any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on
the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of
this ordinance/resolution are severable. The City Council declares that it would
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have adopted this ordinance/resolution irrespective of the invalidity of any
portion thereof.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937
and shall be retroactive to June 1, 2023.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original
ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this
meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this
Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023.
Ray Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Chapter 12.16 Encroachments
12.16.010 Definitions.
12.16.020 Permit.
12.16.030 Commencement of work without permit.
12.16.040 Authority to grant.
12.16.050 Residential encroachments.
12.16.060 Commercial encroachments.
12.16.070 Findings necessary to grant an encroachment.
12.16.080 Requirements and conditions of approval.
12.16.090 Commercial outdoor dining.
12.16.100 Commercial encroachments–Retail display areas.
12.16.110 Application procedure.
12.16.120 Maintenance of encroachment.
12.16.130 Nonconformance of encroachment.
12.16.150 Revocation.
12.16.160 Encroachment violation.
12.16.170 Violation–Misdemeanor.
12.16.180 Violations of encroachment regulations–Additional remedies.
12.16.190 Fees.
12.16.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
Commercial encroachment shall mean an encroachment into the adjoining public right-of-way for any
commercial purpose.
Encroachments are structures, objects, uses or landscaping owned by a private property owner and located on
or over adjoining public right-of-way for the property owner’s private use and enjoyment. Permissible
residential encroachments are those which place a minimal burden on the right-of-way, are easily removable
and do not materially alter the character of the right-of-way as open space, and include landscaping, fencing,
movable personal property (such as furniture and planters), patios, decks, landscape irrigation and lighting
systems and similar structures and objects, in accordance with the standards, conditions and requirements of
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this chapter. No building or structural element of a building (including walls, roofs, s tructural supports,
balconies, stairwells, and the like) shall be permitted to encroach on or over a public right -of-way.
Encroachment means and includes any obstruction, tower, pole, pole line, pipe, wire, cable, conduit, wall,
fence, balcony, deck, stand or building, or any structure or object of any kind or character which is placed in,
along, under, over or across public right-of-way.
Pedestrian walk street is defined by council under a separate resolution
Person includes any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, estate, trust,
business trust, any district, any city, any county including this county, and all departments and bureaus thereof
except the city of Hermosa Beach.
Residential encroachment shall mean an encroachment into the adjoining public right-of-way for the
residential property owner’s private use and enjoyment.
Shall and May. “Shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive.
Structure is defined by the Uniform Building Code as that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building
of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite
manner.
12.16.020 Permit.
An encroachment permit is required for any landscaping in excess of forty -two (42) inches in height, and
any structure, object or use which is permitted by this chapter to encroach on or over a public right -of-
way. The encroachment permit shall be in a form provided by th e public works director city and approved
by the city attorney. Issuance of an encroachment permit is within the city’s sole discretion and
constitutes a privilege granted by the city as a convenience to an adjoining property owner and not a
right. No land use right s or any other kind of vested right s are created by virtue of an encroachment
permit. Encroachment permits shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year an d must be renewed
annually. An application for renewal shall require the sam e findings as an original application except as
otherwise noted and shall be submitted no later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of any existing
encroachment permit. An encroachment permit is not a substitute for a building permit or a construc tion
permit when either is otherwise required by this Code .
12.16.030 Commencement of work without permit.
Any person who shall commence any work, for which a permit is required by this chapter, without first
having obtained a permit shall stop work and apply for such permit. The fee for the permit shall be doubled.
In addition, failure to stop constitutes a misdemeanor and is defined in this chapter.
12.16.040 Authority to grant.
A permit to encroach into a planned or existing public right -of-way may be granted upon such terms and
conditions as are deemed necessary. The authority to grant or deny such permit application is vested in
the director of public worksCity Manager or designee, unless otherwise specified. Approval of
encroachments which deviate from the established guidelines can only be granted with city council
approval in an appeal process. If the applicant for an encroachment permit is an officer or employee of the
city, only the city council is authorized to issue the permit.
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12.16.050 Residential encroachments.
Approvals of all residential encroachments is vested with the City Manager or designee director of public
works and the rules and guidelines are set forth herein. Only the owner of record of real property is eligible
to apply for and receive an encroachment permit for encroachments from adjacent residential property. No
commercial activity of any kind is permitted on residential encroachment areas.
12.16.060 Commercial encroachments.
The authority to grant or deny commercial encroachments is vested with the director of public worksCity
Manager or designee. Commercial encroachments shall comply with the requirements set forth in this
chapter.
A. If a conditional use permit is required for the encroachment. pursuant to this chapter, approval of the
commercial encroachment shall be coordinated with the conditional use permit process.
B. Only theThe owner of record of real property is eligible to apply for and receive an encroachment
permit for encroachments from for adjacent commercial property, except that commercial outdoor
dining encroachment permits authorized under Section 12.16.090 may be issued to a lessee, with
written approval from the owner of record. who shall not delegate or assign that responsibility.
C. Use of the public right-of-way for commercial uses shall be subject to the conditions set forth in this
Section as well as any additional guidelines, regulations or directives as adopted by the City Manager or
designee. Section 12.16.090(A).
12.16.070 Findings necessary to grant an encroachment.
The director of public works, inIn granting approval of an encroachment permit application the City shall
make a finding that the plans and application meet the guidelines and conditions of approval as set forth
in Section 12.16.080in this Chapter, any additional regulations promulgated by the City and the granting of
such encroachment will not adversel y affect the general plan of the city nor be injurious or negatively
impact the health and wellbeing of the public . Approval of encroachments which deviate from these
established criteria can only be granted with city council approval in an appeal process upon a showing of
good cause..
12.16.080 Requirements and conditions of approval.
Permitted encroachments shall comply with the following minimum requirements and conditions. The City
Manager or designee may determine that additional or more strenuous requirements are required.:
A. General (Applicable to All Encroachments).
1. All construction shall conform to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, the Municipal
Code, and the Department of Public Works Standards and Policies.
2. Landscaping encroachments for residential encroachments within the public right-of-way shall not
exceed the building height limitation of the zone in which it is planted.
3. In the case of an encroachment occupying the public right-of-way enclosed by the extension of
the two side property lines between the front property line and the existing or future sidewalk, a
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minimum of one-third of the encroachment area shall be landscaped in accordance with a
landscape plan to be approved by the public works departmentCity Manager or designee in
conjunction with the encroachment permit application.
4. Height of any encroachment shall be measured from the natural grade unless otherwise
specifically approved by the director of public works by virtue of unusual topography or other
extraordinary physical circumstances.
5. Encroachments shall not obstruct access to undergrou nd utilities nor significantly impair scenic
vistas from neighboring properties or the public right-of-way.
6. Public right-of-way, through receipt of an encroachment permit, shall not satisfy required open
space or any conditions of building or zoning that are normally provided on -site, except for
providing required residential guest parking, pursuant to Sections 17.44.090(C) and 17.44.110(B)
of the Zoning Ordinance, and for providing required parking approved by a parking plan granted
pursuant to Section 17.44.210 of the Zoning Ordinance.
6.7. Encroachments that comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall be exempt from compliance
with the off street parking requirements of this Code unless otherwise noted.
7.8. An encroachment shall not provide structural support for any structure located on private property.
B. Pedestrian walk street (applicable only to those streets):
1. Fences shall not exceed a maximum height of forty-two (42) inches.
2. Fences are allowed at a height of forty-two (42) inches maximum on top of retaining walls of
masonry, block, brick or concrete. The fence height is measured from the natural grade. A
retaining wall on public right-of-way shall not support any structure on private property.
3. Decks may be permitted to a maximum height of twelve (12) inches height above the existing
natural grade and if they do not project into the public right-of-way more than half the distance
between the property line and edge of existing or future sidewalk. Deck railings are permitted
provided that they are of open construction and that deck and railing do not exceed a maximum
height of forty-two (42) inches.
C. Vehicular Street (Applicable Only to Those Streets).
1. Fences shall not exceed a maximum height of forty-two (42) inches.
2. Encroachments shall not be placed over an existing or planned sidewalk.
3. Encroachment permits for new curb cuts for ingress/egress on Pier Avenue between Valley Drive
and Hermosa Avenue shall not be granted.
12.16.090 Commercial outdoor dining.
Use of the public right-of-way for commercial outdoor dining may be permitted subject to issuance of an
encroachment permit in compliance with this chapter, and subject to the following conditions:
A. Every encroachment permit for commercial outdoor dining shall ensure the following:
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1. Provides for and maintains an area of passage for pedestrian traffic;
2. Does not inconvenience pedestrian traffic;
3. Conforms to all applicable health codes and this Code;
4. Applicant is to pay all appropriate fees, including but not limited to rental fees as set by the City
Council;
5. Applicant is to maintain and keep in force at all times a policy of liability insurance, naming the city
as an additional insured in the amount of no less one million dollars ($1,000,000) unless a higher
amount is determined to be appropriate in the sole discretion of the City Manager or designee ;
andApplicant shall obtain and maintain in force comprehensive general liability, broad form
property damage and blanket contractual liability insurance in a combined single limit amount, per
claim and aggregate, of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) covering the applicant’s operation
unless a higher amount is determined to be appropriate in the sole discretion of the City Manager
or designee. Such insurance shall name, on a Special Endorsement form, the City, its elected,
appointed boards, officers, agents and employees as additional insureds. A Certificate of Insurance
shall contain provisions that prohibit cancellation, modification, or lapse without thirty (30) days
prior written notice to the City. Both the Certificate of Insurance and the completed standard
Special Endorsement form shall be submitted with the completed application for an Commercial
Encroachment Permit.
6. Applicant is to pay restorative costs, if applicable, in an amount to be determined by the director
of public worksCity Manager or designee, plus administrative costs.
B. Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachments. Encroachment for commercial outdoor dining activity on Pier
Plaza shall comply with Section 12.16.060 and the following minimum design and operational
standards and any additional standards as adopted by the City Council and/or the City Manager or
designee. adopted by resolution of the city council. Deviations from the standards set forth in this
section may be allowed pursuant to an appeal to the City Council following a determination by the City
Manager or designee. conditional use permit granted in compliance with Chapter 17.40.
1. Limited outdoor dining in compliance with this sectionPier Plaza Commercial Encroachments shall
be exempt from compliance with off-street parking standards in Chapter 17.44 if it meets the
following standards:
a. The encroachment area does not exceed two hundred (200)one thousand (1,000) square feet. In
no event shall any encroachment area, regardless of square footage extend more than twenty -
five (25) feet into Pier Plaza. ;
b. Use of the encroachment area is limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent commercial
establishment. food dining establishment. However, in no event shall any encroachment area
operate past 12:00 a.m.establishment, not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and However, if
in the sole discretion of the City Manager or designee, an earlier closing time is warranted
then the City Manage or designee may condition an encroachment permit on an earlier closing
time.
c. Alcoholic beverages aremay only not be offered, sold or consumed within the encroachment
area pursuant to a valid California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control license for the area .
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Any other limitation on the business involving the sale or consumption of alcohol shall also apply
in the encroachment area. If, in the sole discretion of the Police Chief, the encroachment area
has demonstrated a repeated pattern of behavior involving the service or consumption of alcohol
that violates this Chapter or any other City permit or provision of law, t hen the City may prohibit
the service of alcoholic beverages within the encroachment area.
d. The encroachment area does not extend past the frontage of the business for which it is
connected to.
e. In no event shall any canopy, shade structure or any other similar improvement extend more
than thirteen (13) feet into Pier Plaza. Further, all improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables,
chairs, umbrellas, furniture or any other items or structures shall be designed and used in a way
that protects all ocean views from the public right-of-way. The temporary use of umbrellas is
permitted provided that they are only utilized while customers are actively using the specific
umbrella(s) in the encroachment area. The City Manager of designee shall retain the complete
discretion to direct any permitee to curtail the use of any umbrellas, furniture or other items or
structures to protect the public view of the ocean.
f. There are no outstanding code enforcement violationsMunicipal Code violations or violations of
any other City-issued permit. In reviewing renewal applications the City Manager of designee
must determine that there are unresolved violation of this Chapter (and any related regulations)
related to the Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachment. If, in the preceding twelve (12) months,
there were three (3) violations of this Chapter or related Regulations as determined by the City
Manager or designee, then the City Manager shall not issue a Pier Plaza Commercial
Encroachment for a period of one (1) year.
g. The encroachment area shall be managed, operated, and maintained as an integral part of the
adjacent dining establishment.
h. Any improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the Pier
Plaza Commercial Encroachment shall be installed in such a way that, upon forty (48) hours’
notice from the City, can be entirely removed and the area be returned to its previous state
without any Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachments. In the event of written not ice from the City,
any Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachment holder shall remove or cause to be removed any and all
improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the Pier Plaza
Commercial Encroachment to the satisfaction of the City Manager within thirty-six (36) hours
notice. No rental fee shall be charged for the time the City requires removal of the
improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the Pier Plaza
Commercial provided that the business is not using the encroachment area for commercial
purposes.Encroachment.
c.i. The encroachment are shall be designed and operated in compliance with any regulations
adopted by resolution of the City Council and any further regulations promulgated by the City
Manager or designee in furtherance of City Council direction.
2. Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachments issued prior to the effective date of this ordinance(INSERT
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE) shall be valid for a period not exceeding one (1) yearfour (4)
months from the date of adoption date of this ordinance.issuance. After this date, any expiration,
any new Pier Plaza Commercial Encroachments shall be issued under this Chapter.
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C. Commercial Zoning DistrictsEncroachments, Excluding Pier PlazaDining Decks and Specific Plan Area
No. 11 (Upper Pier Avenue). Commercial Encroachments for commercial outdoor dining onactivity on
sidewalks or in public parking areas or vehicular streets are only permitted within commercial zoning
districits (exlcuing Pier Plaza) and Specific Plan Area No. 11 (Upper Pier Avenue) and shall comply with
Section 12.16.060, the following minimum standards and any additional standards as adopted by the
City Council and/or the City Manager or designee. Deviations from the standards set forth in this
section may be allowed pursuant to an appeal to the City Council following a determination by the City
Manager or designee. within commercial zoning districts, excluding Pier Plaza and Specific Plan Area
No. 11 (Upper Pier Avenue), shall comply with Section 12.16.060this Chapter and if in compliance with
the following design and operational standards and limitation limitations, be exempt from the off-street
parking standards in Chapter 17.44.s:
1. Outdoor dining site located in public parking areas shall only occupy a maximum of two parallel on-
street parking spaces or three, on-street, head-in parking spaces. Notwithstanding the previous
sentence, for commercial encroachments located entirely in front of the encroaching business’
frontage (i.e., no permission for use is required from a neighboring property owner or business), a
business may occupy a maximum three parallel on-street parking spaces or four head-in on-street
parking spaces. Encroachments shall only be permitted adjacent to streets with a speed limit of 25
miles per hour or less.
The outdoor diningcommercial encroachment area shall be managed, operated, and maintained as an
integral part of the adjacent food establishmentcommercial establishment. Food establishments
include restaurants, snack shops, food and beverage markets, supermarkets, bakeries, delicatessens, or
similar establishments that offer food or beverages, as determined by the director of public works in
consultation with the community development department. Food establishment does not include
temporary, mobile or freestanding food service providers or vendors.
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2. Use of the encroachment area is limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent food
establishment, not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. However, if in the sole discretion of the City
Manager or designee, an earlier closing time is warranted then the City Manage or designee may
condition an encroachment permit on an earlier closing time.
3. Alcoholic beverages may only be offered, sold or consumed within the encroachment area pursuant
to a valid California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control license for the area . Any other limitation
on the business involving the sale or consumption of alcohol shall also apply in the encroachment
area. If, in the sole discretion of the Police Chief, the encroachment area has demonstrated a
repeated pattern of behavior involving the service or consumption of alcohol that violates this
Chapter or any other City permit or provision of law, then the City may prohibit the service of
alcoholic beverages within the encroachment area.
4. The encroachment area does not extend past the frontage of the business for which it is connected
to.
5. All improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chairs, umbrellas, furniture or any other items or
structures shall be designed and used in a way that protects all ocean views from the public right-of-
way. The temporary use of umbrellas is permitted provided that they are only utilized while
customers are actively using the specific umbrella(s) in the encroachment area. The City Manager o r
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designee shall retain the complete discretion to direct any permitee to curtail the use of any
umbrellas, furniture or other items or structures to protect the public view of the ocean.
6. There are no outstanding Municipal Code violations or violations of any other City-issued permit. In
reviewing renewal applications the City Manager of designee must determine that there are
unresolved violation of this Chapter (and any related regulations) related to the Commercial
Encroachment. If, in the preceding twelve (12) months, there were three (3) violations of this Chapter
or related Regulations as determined by the City Manager or designee, then the City Manager shall
not issue a Commercial Encroachment for a period of one (1) year.
7. The encroachment area shall be managed, operated, and maintained as an integral part of the
adjacent dining establishment.
8. All furnishings, decks and barriers shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions that pose
a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles, and ensure visually impaired pedestrians can detect the
objects safely. No appendage shall extend outside the encroachment area. No persons including
customers shall place anything within or near the encroachment area that could pose a tripping
hazard or interfere with accessibility of vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists, such as animals tied to
signs or utility poles, bicycles, etc.
9. Any improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the
Commercial Encroachment shall be installed in such a way that, within seven (7) days’ notice from
the City, can be entirely removed and the area be returned to its previous state without any
Commercial Encroachments. In the event of written notice from the City, any Commercial
Encroachment holder shall remove or cause to be removed any and all improvements, fences,
railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the Commercial Encroachment to the
satisfaction of the City Manager within thirty-six (36) hours. No rental fee shall be charged for the
time the City requires removal of the improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other
equipment related to the Commercial Encroachment provided that the business is not using the
encroachment area for commercial purposes.
10. The encroachment are shall be designed and operated in compliance with any regulations adopted
by resolution of the City Council and any further regulations promulgated by the City Manager or
designee in furtherance of City Council direction.
2. The encroachment area shall be located adjacent to the building, and shall not be located within or
separated from the establishment by landscaping, street furniture, parking spaces, drive aisles,
alleys or streets, or other elements as determined by the City Manager or designee.
Encroachment areas along any street frontage shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any
residential zone.
11. Outdoor dining site located in public parking areas shall only occupy a maximum of two parallel on-
street parking spaces or three, on-street, head-in parking spaces. Notwithstanding the previous
sentence, for commercial encroachments located entirely in front of the encroaching business’
frontage (i.e., no permission for use is required from a neighboring property owner or business), a
business may occupy a maximum three parallel on-street parking spaces or four head-in on-street
parking spaces.
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D. Commercial Encroachments, Non Pier Plaza and Non Dining Decks. Commercial Encroachments for
commercial outdoor dining on sidewalks or other public rights-of-way that are not public parking
spaces or vehicular streets and not in Pier Plaza shall comply with Section 12.16.060 and the following
minimum standards and any additional standards as adopted by the City Council and/or the City
Manager or designee. Deviations from the standards set forth in this section may be allowed pursuant
to an appeal to the City Council following a determination by the City Manager or designee.
1. The encroachment area shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet.
2. Use of the encroachment area is limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent food
establishment, not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. However, if in the sole discretion of the City
Manager or designee, an earlier closing time is warranted then the City Manage or designee may
condition an encroachment permit on an earlier closing time.
3. Alcoholic beverages may only be offered, sold or consumed within the encroachment area pursuant to a
valid California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control license for the area. Any other limitation on the
business involving the sale or consumption of alcohol shall also apply in the encroachment area. If, in the
sole discretion of the Police Chief, the encroachment area has demonstrated a repeated pattern of
behavior involving the service or consumption of alcohol that violates this Chapter or any other City permit
or provision of law, then the City may prohibit the service of alcoholic beverages within the encroachment
area.
4. The encroachment area does not extend past the frontage of the business for which it is connected to.
5. A clear, continuous pedestrian path not less than five (5) feet in width or more as deemed appropriate
by the City Manager or designee for pedestrian circulation outside of the encroachment area shall be
maintained at all times. As used herein, "pedestrian path" means a continuous obstruction -free sidewalk
area between the outside boundary of the encroachment area and any obstructions, s uch as street trees
or planters, utility poles, street furniture, newsstands, bus benches, or curbs .
6. All improvements, tables, chairs, umbrellas, furniture or any other items or structures shall be designed
and used in a way that protects all ocean views from the public right-of-way. The temporary use of
umbrellas is permitted provided that they are only utilized while customers are actively using the specific
umbrella(s) in the encroachment area. The City Manager of designee shall retain the complete discr etion
to direct any permitee to curtail the use of any umbrellas, furniture or other items or structures to protect
the public view of the ocean.
7. There are no outstanding Municipal Code violations or violations of any other City-issued permit. In
reviewing renewal applications the City Manager of designee must determine that there are unresolved
violation of this Chapter (and any related regulations) related to the Commercial Encroachment. If, in the
preceding twelve (12) months, there were three (3) violations of this Chapter or related Regulations as
determined by the City Manager or designee, then the City Manager shall not issue a Commercial
Encroachment for a period of one (1) year.
8. The encroachment area shall be managed, operated, and maintained as an integral part of the adjacent
dining establishment.
9. All furnishings and barriers shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions that pose a hazard
to pedestrians or vehicles, and ensure visually impaired pedestrians can detect the objects safely. No
appendage shall extend outside the encroachment area. No persons including customers shall place
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anything within or near the encroachment area that could pose a tripping hazard or interfere with
accessibility of vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists, such as animals tied to signs or utility poles, bicycles,
etc.
10. Any improvements, tables, chairs or other equipment related to the Commercial Encroachment shall
be installed in such a way that, within seven (7) days’ notice from the City, can be entirely removed and the
area be returned to its previous state without any Commercial Encroachments. In the event of written
notice from the City, any Commercial Encroachment holder shall remove or cause to be removed any and
all improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to the Commercial
Encroachment to the satisfaction of the City Manager. No rental fee shall be charged for the time the City
requires removal of the improvements, fences, railings, gates, tables, chair or other equipment related to
the Commercial Encroachment provided that the business is not using the encroachment area for
commercial purposes.
11. The encroachment are shall be designed and operated in compliance with any regulations adopted
by resolution of the City Council and any further regulations promulgated by the City Manag er or designee
in furtherance of City Council direction.
12. Commercial Encroachments issued for the public right-of-way that are not public parking spaces or
vehicular streets and not in Pier Plaza prior to (INSERT EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE) shall be valid
for a period not exceeding three (3) months from the effective date of this ordinance. After this date, any
Commercial Encroachments shall be issued under this Chapter.
The encroachment area when located on sidewalks shall not exceed two hundred (200) square
feet, shall not exceed five (5) feet in depth, and shall not occupy more than thirty (30) percent of
the sidewalk width excluding curb. On pedestrian walk streets the encroachment area is not
subject to the depth or width limitations but shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet.
1. Outdoor dining in compliance with this section shall be exempt from compliance with off -street
parking standards in Chapter 17.44.
2. Use of the encroachment area shall be limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent food
establishment, not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 110:00 p.m.
3. The encroachment area is limited to sit-down food and beverage consumption for seated
customers only. Servingware used in the encroachment area shall be resistant to shattering or
breaking into fragments (no glass, ceramic or similar materials).
4. Alcoholic beverages shall not be offered, sold or consumed within the encroachment are a.Alcoholic
beverages are only offered, sold or consumed within the encroachment area pursuant to a valid
California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control license for the area
5. A clear, continuous pedestrian path not less than five (5) feet in width or more as deemed
appropriate by the director of public worksCity Manager or designee for pedestrian circulation
outside of the encroachment area shall be maintained at all times. As used herein, "pedestrian
path" means a continuous obstruction-free sidewalk area between the outside boundary of the
encroachment area and any obstructions, such as street trees or planters, utility poles, street
furniture, newsstands, bus benches, or curbs.
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6. The layout of the encroachment area shall not impede ingress or egress, and shall be fully
accessible to the physically disabled, as required by the California Building Code, Title 24, Disabled
Access Standards, any other requirements of law, and the city fire marshal.
7. Barriers shall conform to the Public Works Director's installation standards and be removable.
Barriers need not be removed each evening, but shall be capable of being removed; if imbedded
into the pavement they must be fixed through the use of recessed sleeves and posts, or otherwise
by wheels that can be locked into place or weighted in place. Barriers cannot be exposed and must
be covered on all sides with a durable exterior material to the satisfaction of the City. No off -
premises signs or banners of any kind shall be placed, displayed or erected on barriers or
anywhere else in the outdoor dining area. around the encroachment area shall not be provided
unless required by the director of public works for public safety, such as protection from vehicles
or in cases of surface or grade changes. Unless otherwise specified, required barriers need not be
removed each evening, but shall be capable of being removed. If embedded into the pavement,
barriers must be fixed through the use of recessed sleeves and posts, or by w heels that can be
locked into place or weighted in place. Required barriers shall conform to requirements for the
sight-impaired and shall be properly maintained. The height of any barrier shall not exceed three
(3) feet, six (6) inches. All barriers must be able to withstand inclement outdoor weather, and one
hundred (100) pounds per lineal foot of horizontal force at the top of the barricade when in their
fixed positions.
8. The elevation of the encroachment area shall not be altered (e.g., no platforms or r ecesses). No
modification to the surface of the right-of-way, such as resurfacing, texturing or borings for
recessed sleeves, shall be made unless approved by the director of public works.
9. Furnishings shall be limited to sturdy chairs, benches and tables, and umbrellas sheltering tables.
Furnishings shall be designed for outdoor use. No portion of an awning or umbrella No portable
canopies (i.e., EZ Ups or other similar devices) are permitted in the outdoor dining area. Shade
canopies must be structurally affixed to the dining deck and fully retractable. The City, in its sole
and complete discretion, reserves the right to determine whether or not a shade canopy complies
with this requirementshall be less than eight (8) feet above the sidewalk or extend outside the
encroachment area. Awnings may extend up to four (4) feet from the building front or cover up to
fifty (50) percent of the sidewalk width, whichever is less. A building permit shall be obtained prior
to installation of an awning. No other objects, including but not limited to host/hostess podiums,
bars or bar-height tables, light stands, signs, menu boards, service items or grills, are allowed.
Furnishings shall not display prominent logos or advertising. All furnishings shall be mainta ined in
good condition at all times.
10. All furnishings and barriers shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions that pose a
hazard to pedestrians or vehicles, and ensure visually impaired pedestrians can detect the objects
safely. No appendage shall extend outside the encroachment area. No persons including
customers shall place anything within or near the encroachment area that could pose a tripping
hazard or interfere with accessibility, such as animals tied to signs or utility poles, bicycles, etc .
11. Approved furnishings and objects shall be removed from the encroachment area daily prior to
close of business, but no later than 10:30 p.m., unless such furnishings are required to be bolted to
the pavement or are approved to remain by the director of public works.
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12. No entertainment, music, audio speakers, televisions or visual media of any type, whether
amplified or unamplified, shall be located within the encroachment area.
13. The encroachment area, including surfacing, shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, free
of litter, food scraps, soiled dishes, and graffiti, at all times. The business shall actively monitor the
area and promptly remove food serviceware, food scraps, litter and other trash. Trash receptacles
shall be supplied in an easily accessible location on the subject property. Surfacing in and around
the encroachment area shall be cleaned during the business day as needed and at the end of each
business day. Cleaning and the use of water for cleaning the encroachment area shall comply with
good housekeeping best management practices approved by the director of public works in
accordance with Chapters 8.44 and 8.56. Under no circumstances shall debris or runoff be swept,
washed, or blown into the sidewalk, gutter, storm drains or street. The director of publicpublicity
Manager or designee works may issue the encroachment permit only after determining that the
request complies with the standards and provisions of this section and any other requirements
applicable to the use set forth in the Municipal Code.
14. Use of the encroachment area shall not adversely affect the welfare of the nearby residents or
commercial establishments.
15. The final location and configuration of the encroachment area shall be subject to approval by the
director of public worksCity Manager or designee, after determining that the request complies
with the standards and provisions of this section and any other requirements applicable to the use
set forth in the Municipal Code. The City Manager or designee =director may attach conditions to
mitigate public health, safety and convenience impacts unique to the specific location.
The encroachment permit shall be valid for one (1) year and may be annually renewed.
16. Deviations from the standards set in this section may be allowed pursuant to a conditional use
permit, granted in compliance with Chapter 17.40.
17. Specific Plan Area No. 11 (Upper Pier Avenue). Encroachments for commercial outdoor dining on
sidewalks within the boundaries of the Specific Plan Area No. 11 zoning district (Upper Pier
Avenue) are prohibited.
12.16.100 Commercial encroachments–Retail display areas.
Use of the Pier Plaza and other public rights-of-way for commercial outdoor retail display areas may be permitted
subject to issuance of an encroachment permit in compliance with this chapter, and subject to the following
conditions:
A. General Provisions. Every encroachment permit for commercial outdoor retail display areas shall
ensure the following:
1. Provides for and maintains an area for passage of pedestrian traffic;
2. Does not inconvenience pedestrian traffic;
3. Conforms to all applicable health codes and this Code;
4. Applicant to pay all appropriate fees, including but not limited to rental fees;
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5. Applicant to maintain and keep in force at all times a policy of liability insurance, naming the city as
an additional insured in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00)Applicant is to maintain
and keep in force at all times a policy of liability insurance, naming the city as an additional insured
in the amount of no less one million dollars ($1,000,000) unless a higher amount is determined to
be appropriate in the; and
6. Applicant to pay restorative costs, if applicable, in an amount to be determined by the director of
public works, plus administrative costs.
B. Retail Uses. The encroachment area shall be managed, operated, and maintained as an integral part of
the adjacent retail establishment.
1. For purposes of this section, retail establishment generally means a commercial establishment that
sells or offers a product available on site in the adjacent retail establishment. The following types
of businesses are not eligible for encroachment permits:
a. Businesses such as grocery, convenience, drug, and liquor stores, tobacco/smoke shops,
secondhand stores, or adult businesses as defined in Section 17.04.060.
b. Businesses where retail sales are secondary to the primary service function, such as beauty
salons, personal services, or repair businesses, are not eligible for encroachment permits.
c. Third party vendors, concessions, seasonal or other promoters, solicitors, or any other
business, product or service promoted or offered by any entity or party other than the
business owner to whom the encroachment permit was issued are not permitted within the
encroachment area.
2. In addition, the following items or types of activities are not permitted within the encroachment
area:
a. Food or beverages of any type, whether pre-packaged or not.
b. Alcoholic beverages or tobacco or smoking products or paraphernalia of any type.
c. Hazardous or controlled substances or goods, or goods or services that cannot be sold to
minors with or without parental permission.
d. Adult paraphernalia of any kind.
e. Display of information or signs about a product or service is not allowed; rather, products
available for sale at the business may be displayed.
f. Products or services shall not be demonstrated within the encroachment area.
g. Rental or sale of any used merchandise.
C. Design and Operational Standards and Limitations. Commercial eEncroachments for commercial
outdoor retail display areas shall comply with Section 12.16.060this Chapter and the following design and
operational standards and limitations. Deviations from the standards set forth in this section may be allowed
pursuant to an appeal to the City Council following a determination by the City Manager or designee. :
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1. Commercial Eencroachment areas shall be available for and located adjacent to ground floor retail
businesses. The encroachment area on Pier Plaza shall not exceed thirteen (13) feet in depth. The
encroachment area on Loreto Plaza shall not exceed five (5) feet in depth. The encroachment area
shall not exceed the width of the tenant space frontage. The encroachment area for any tenant
space fronting Pier Plaza is restricted to the Pier Plaza frontage only.
2. Barriers around encroachment areas on Pier Plaza with a maximum height of forty-two (42) inches
shall be provided; provided, that barriers shall not be installed or allowed on Loreto Plaza. Each
perimeter barrier shall use the same design and materials on all sides. Barriers shall be attractive
with a quality appearance, made of new materials such as wood and wrought iron. Barriers shall
be of a permeable design that allows for visibility of merchandise through the barrier. Chain -link
fencing or other low quality materials are not permitted. The elevation of the encroachment area
shall not be altered. No modification to the surface of the right-of-way, such as resurfacing,
texturing or borings, shall be made.
3. Awnings may extend over the entire depth (maximum thirteen (13) feet on Pier Plaza and five (5) feet
on Loreto Plaza) and width of the encroachment area. Awnings must be retracted to cover not more than
fifty (50) percent of the encroachment area depth when the business is closed or the encroachment area
is not in use. No portion of an awning shall be less than eight (8) feet above the paved surface. A building
permit must be obtained prior to installation of an awning. Awnings shall not provide signage and shall be
maintained in good repair at all times.
4. Use of the encroachment area shall be limited to the hours of operation of the adjacent retail
establishment, not to exceed 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
5. Outdoor retail displays/furnishings placed within the commercial encroachment area shall be
designed and limited as follows:
a. Tables or racks to display goods offered for sale may be placed in the encroachment area.
Other furnishings such as umbrellas, shade canopies, light stands, planters or signs are not
allowed. All furnishings within each individual encroachment area shall be of uniform design
and materials. All furnishings shall be of sturdy construction and maintained in good condition
at all times. Plastic merchandise display furnishings are not permitted unless of quality non -
plastic appearance.
b. Tables, racks or display furnishings, and merchandise, shall not exceed five (5) feet in height;
provided, that six (6) new suriboards not to exceed seven (7) feet in height may be displayed
vertically in a rack positioned against the exterior wall. Racks or shelf units individually or
placed end-to-end or in any configuration shall not exceed six (6) feet in length.
c. Merchandise/displays shall be contained and adequately secured so that they do not become
windborne, create litter or breakage, spill, drip, or create any health or safety impact.
d. All merchandise within the encroachment area, including any attached to the building, must
be removed daily when the business is closed.
e. ATM machines, food service units, vending machines, podiums or stands from which to
conduct sales, and similar furnishings are not permitted within the encroachment area.
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f. No entertainment, music, audio speakers, televisions, or visual media of any type, whether
amplified or unamplified, shall be located within the encroachment area.
6. The layout of the encroachment area shall not impede ingre ss or egress, and shall be fully accessible
to the physically disabled, as required by the California Building Code, Title 24, Disabled Access Standards,
any other requirements of law, and the city fire chief.
7. A clear, continuous pedestrian path not less than five (5) feet in width, or more as deemed
appropriate by the director of public works for pedestrian circulation outside of the encroachment area,
shall be maintained at all times. As used herein, pedestrian path means a continuous obstruction -free
sidewalk area between the outside boundary of the encroachment and any obstructions, including but not
limited to street trees or planters, utility poles and street furniture.
8. All outdoor retail displays and allowed objects shall be maintained free of appendages or conditions
that pose a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles, and ensure visually impaired pedestrians can detect the
objects safely. No appendage shall extend outside the encroachment area. No persons including
customers shall place anything within or near the encroachment area that could pose a tripping hazard or
interfere with accessibility.
9. The encroachment area shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, free of litter and graffiti, at
all times. The business shall actively monitor the area and promptly remove litter and other trash.
10. Surfaces in and around the encroachment area shall be swept during the business day as needed
and at the end of each business day. Cleaning shall comply with good housekeeping best management
practices approved by the director of public works in accordance with Chapters 8.44 and 8.56. Under
no circumstances shall debris or runoff be swept, washed, or blown into the sidewalk, gutter, storm
drains, or street.
11. The director of public worksCity Manager or designee may issue the encroachment permit only
after determining that the request complies with the standards and provisions of this section, any
other requirements applicable to the use set forth in the Municipal Code, and as follows:
a. Information on the proposed retail uses and conduct of the use, the types of products to be
displayed within the encroachment area, a dimensioned floor plan that clearly designates
where each merchandise display will be located, and the design of barriers, awning and types
of furnishings within the encroachment area shall be submitted with the encroachment
permit application. Changes to the retail use, floor plan, furnishings, barriers and awnings
must be submitted and approved in advance. Deviation from th e approved plan may result in
revocation of the encroachment permit.
b. Use of the encroachment area shall not adversely affect the welfare of the nearby residents or
commercial establishments.
c. The type of retail uses that are allowed within the encroachment areas, the final location and
configuration of the encroachment area, and the barriers, awnings and display furnishings
within the encroachment area shall be subject to approval by the director of public works,
after obtaining written concurrence of the co mmunity development department, and
determining that the request complies with the standards and provisions of this section and
any other requirements applicable to the use set forth in the Municipal Code. The director of
public works may attach conditions to ensure the use and its design conform to these
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standards and mitigate public health, safety, access and convenience impacts unique to the
specific location.
d. An encroachment permit granted pursuant to this section shall preclude issuance of any
additional encroachment permit pursuant to Section 12.16.090.
e. The encroachment permit shall be valid for one (1) year and may be annually renewed.
f. The encroachment permit is issued to the business owner, does not create a vested right, and
shall be revocable by the city at any time without a showing of cause or prior notice by the
city. Upon a finding of noncompliance with any condition of granting an encroachment permit,
or upon revocation of an encroachment permit, the encroachment permit shall not be
renewed and a new encroachment permit shall not be granted for a period of one (1) year.
g. Upon termination of the encroachment permit, the permittee shall remove the barrier, return
the pavement to its original condition, and remove all personal property and furnishings from
the right-of-way.
12. Deviations from the standards set forth in this section may be allowed pursuant to a conditional use
permit granted in compliance with Chapter 17.40.
12.16.110 Application procedure.
A. Filing. An application for an encroachment into a planned or existing public right-of-way shall be filed
by the owner of the property, or when provided, the business owner with written approval from the
property owne, forowner, for which the encroachment is sought or by an authorized representative of
the owner. Such application shall be made to the director of public worksthe City Manager or designee
and shall be on forms furnished by the department of public works.
B. Filing Fee. A uniform fee, established by council under separate resolution, shall be required upon the
filing and investigation of the application for encroachment or transfer of an encroachment permit to
defray administrative costs incurred by the city in processing the application. Such fee shall be
nonrefundable and shall include the costs of recordation of the encroachment, if granted.
C. Investigation. An investigation shall be conducted by all departments of the city having an interest in,
or jurisdiction over, the matter. Upon the receipt of an application pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter, the director of public worksCity Manager or designee shall transmit the application to all
affected departments for written reports of findings and recommendations. All such written reports
shall be submitted to the director of public worksCity Manager or designee for consideration when
making a decision on the application.
D. Director of Public Works Findings and Decision. The director of public worksCity Manager or designee
shall make a written decision. Such decision shall recite the findings upon which the director bases his
decision is based. If the decision is favorable to the granting of the encroachment, it shall set forth the
conditions to be imposed. The conditions set forth in Sections 12.16.080 through 12.16.100this Chapter
and any operational or design standards adopted via resolution y the City Council and/or City Manger
or designee shall automatically apply to every permit unless otherwise noted.be attached to every
permit approval.
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E. Appeal. The Any decision of the director of public worksCity Manager or designee made pursuant to
this Chapter, including a decision to revoke an encroachment permit, shall be final ten (10) days after
mailing a copy of his decision to the applicant. Within said ten (10) day period, the applica nt may
appeal the decision of the director of public worksCity Manager or designee to the City Ccouncil to
review. ; a denial of the application or any conditions attached to an approval other than those set
forth in Section 12.16.080. Upon consideration of such appeal, the council may approve, modify, or
disapprove the application for encroachment. The council may add, delete or modify the conditions
attached to the encroachment permit. The action of the council shall be final.
F. Time Limit for Development. Any encroachment granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter
shall be developed and utilized within a period not to exceed six (6) months from and after the date of
the granting of such encroachment, and, if not so developed and utilized, such encroachment
automatically shall become null and void at the expiration of such six (6) month period.
G. Extension of Time. The permittee may apply in writing for one extension of time, not to exceed six (6)
months, within which to develop and use such encroachment. The director of public works, after due
consideration, shall either grant or deny the extension of time for such development and use.
H. Renewal. Encroachment permits shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year and must be
renewed annually. An application for renewal shall require the same findings as an original
application except as otherwise noted and shall be submitted no later than sixty (60) days prior to
the expiration of any existing encroachment permit. An encroachment permit is not a substitute for a
building permit or a construction permit when either is otherwise required by this Code .
12.16.120 Maintenance of encroachment.
It shall be the responsibility of the adjacent property owner to maintain the encroachment in a condition
satisfactory to the Ccity.
12.16.130 Nonconformance of encroachment.
No building permit shall be issued for construction of a new residential dwelling structure or addition
thereto, exceeding four hundred (400) square feet in floor area, or for the remodel of an existing residential
dwelling structure valued at more than fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost of the existing structure ,
until the adjacent city right-of-way is determined to be in accordance with city standards.
Encroachments in existence on May 15, 1996, which do not conform to the standards set forth in Section
12.16.080 may remain as they exist as of May 15, 1996, whether or not a valid encroachment permit is
obtained from the city as long as the encroachment is not expanded, increased or intensified, until the earlier
of either of the following events:
1. The city revokes the encroachment permit or requires removal of the encroachment for any
reason, including construction of public improvements, which requires access to the
encroachment area;
2. The primary structure on the property benefiting from the encroa chment is remodeled or
reconstructed at a cost which exceeds fifty (50) percent of the replacement cost of the existing
structure.
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In either of the above events, the encroachment shall be removed and any replacement encroachment
shall be subject to receipt of an encroachment permit and shall conform to the requirements of Section
12.16.080this Chapter.
12.16.150 Revocation.
The director of public worksCity Manager or the council may revoke any encroachment permit for
noncompliance with the conditions set forth in granting such encroachment or if it is determined that such
permit is not in the public interest. A written notice shall be mailed to the permittee of such revocation.
Within ten days of mailing of such notice of revocation to the permittee, a written appeal of such action
may be filed. Any such appeal shall be reviewed by the council, and its determination of the matter shall be
final.
The encroachment permit does not create a vested right of any kind, and shall be revocable by the City
Manager or City Council at any time without a showing of cause upon forty -eight (48) hours’ notice. A
written notice shall be mailed to the permittee of such revocation. Within ten days of mailing of such notice
of revocation to the permittee, a written appeal of such action may be filed. Any such appeal shall be
reviewed by the council, and its determination of the matter shall be final .
Upon revocation of an encroachment permit for violation(s) of this Chapter, the encroachment permit
shall not be renewed and a new encroachment permit shall not be granted for a period of one (1) year for
the at-issue property and the applicant .
An encroachment permit shall expire and be of no further force and effect upon the removal of the primary
building on the property.
12.16.160 Encroachment violation.
It is unlawful for any person to construct or maintain, or cause to be constructed or maintained, any
encroachment in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
12.16.170 Violation–Misdemeanor.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not e xceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be
imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall
be punishable as such.
12.16.180 Violations of encroachment regulations–Additional remedies.
As an additional remedy, the construction or maintenance of any encroachment in violation of any
provision of this chapter shall be deemed, and is declared to be, a public nuisance and may be subject to
abatement summarily by a restraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. In
addition, violations of the provisions of this chapter are subject to the administrative penalty provisi ons of
Chapter 1.10.
12.16.190 Fees.
All fees applicable pursuant to this chapter shall be set by resolution of the city council.
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Exhibit B
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OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM
Supplemental Environmental Analysis
In addition to identifying the project’s exemption status under CEQA, City Staff and
consultants reviewed the proposed project’s potential to result in adverse environmental
effects, guided by the topics of the Initial Study checklist derived from Appendix G of the
CEQA Guidelines. The Initial Study checklist is used by the City to determine the
potential for environmental effects and the possible need for an Environmental Impact
Report or other forms of CEQA documentation.
A. Direct physical Impacts
Impacts of proposed projects are of two types – construction related impacts and
operational (post-construction) impacts. Most construction-related impacts are avoided
if the project results in no, or minimal, subsurface disturbance of soils, grading or
excavation, as is the case with the proposed Outdoor Dining Program. Because the
project will not result in substantial subsurface disturbance, it will not significantly affect
any of the following natural or cultural resources considered under CEQA:
▪Geology & Soils
▪Biological Resources
▪Hydrology & Water Quality
▪Wildlife
▪Agriculture & Forestry
▪Cultural Resources (including Historical & Paleontological Resources)
▪Tribal Resources
▪Mineral Resources
None of these resources will be impacted by the project as a result of either
construction-related or operational impacts.
B. Impacts to Services, Facilities, Utilities and Housing
A small group of potential impacts addressed under CEQA relate to adverse effects on
public services (police and fire), utilities (water, waste water, storm drain), public
facilities (parks, schools, libraries) and housing. Impacts to these resources result when
a project introduces a substantial number of new residents into the local population, or a
substantial number of additional employees, or otherwise create s an increased demand
for these services. Although the outdoor dining project has the potential to result in a
minor increase in seating capacity at local restaurants, a potential incremental increase
in patronage will not substantially increase the demand for services, or in the capacity of
public utilities or facilities, or result in a substantial increase in housing demand. Nor will
the project directly impact public facilities or utilities physically, either during construction
or as an effect of their long-term operation. Avoidance of any physical impact is assured
through the project’s provision that the use does not obstruct access to public utilities
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and infrastructure for emergency or maintenance purposes (See Project
Characteristics).
C. Conflicts with Land Use Plans, Policies and Regulations
Impact assessment under CEQA considers a project’s potential conflict with any land
use plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding an environmental
effect. The proposed project poses no such conflict and thus avoids this category of
potential impact.
D. Transportation and Traffic
The evaluation of potential impacts related to transportation (including traffic) under
CEQA is limited to four topics:
(1)Will the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the
circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
The lane configuration component of the project propose s to modify lanes in specific
road segments. Rather than conflict with programs, plans, ordinances or policies
addressing the circulation system, the project implements policies of Goal 3 of PLAN
Hermosa’s Mobility Element, including Policy 3.1 Enhance public right -of-ways, Policy
3.6 Complete bicycle network, Policy 3.8 Encourage shared streets, and Policy 3.10
Require ADA standards. Consistent with its goal to improve safety for multimodal traffic,
the project will result in the addition of approximately 7,000 linear feet of new Class II
bike lanes available for electric and conventional bicycles and other wheeled devices,
and new on-street ADA accessible parking spaces with associated signage and
pavement markings.
(2)Will the project result in a significant increase in vehicle miles travelled?
Based on screening thresholds recommended by the Governor’s Office of Pla nning and
Research1, a project that consists of less than 50,000 square feet of retail use (including
retail restaurants) will not have a significant impact related to vehicle miles travelled
(VMT) and is too small to warrant a technical analysis of VMT impacts. The proposed
project has a maximum square footage of 9,500 square feet, well below the
recommended screening threshold.
(3)Will the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature?
The proposed lane reconfigurations are identical to those that have been put in place
under the temporary outdoor dining program. They were designed by the City’s traffic
engineer to avoid the creation of any hazardous conditions.
1 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), 2018, Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts
in CEQA. https://opr.ca.gov/docs/20180416-743_Technical_Advisory_4.16.18.pdf
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(4) Will the project result in inadequate emergency access?
The City’s traffic engineer has determined that the proposed lane reconfigurations with
their reduction in vehicular travel lanes will not result in inadequate emergency access
at any of the proposed locations, or along any designated emergency route.
Traffic Issues Raised by the Public
In addition to the questions posed by CEQA, the supplemental environmental analysis
addressed comments received from the public. In correspondence received by City
Staff in June 2022, a Hermosa Beach resident, speaking of the temporary outdoor
dining program, asserted that “the Pier Avenue Lane Reduction Project has shifted
more and more commercial and commuter traffic into residential neighborhoods and
turned 27th street into a defacto truck-route serving the plaza area businesses.” To
respond to this concern, City Staff and consultants performed a technical analysis
focused on the question of traffic diverting from downtown as a result of the temporary
lane reductions and impacting other areas in the city. The study investigated potential
diversion effects throughout the city, but also specifically investigated the question of
traffic diversion impacting the segment of 27th Street between Hermosa Avenue and
Morningside Drive. The study also analyzed the potential for the proposed project to
induce significant traffic diversion under future conditions with the project and regional
background traffic considered.
The analysis examined trip distribution along primary and secondary routes for trips
travelling to or from Downtown and found that 27th Street experienced a 1% decrease in
distribution of downtown trips from 2019 (prior to lane reconfigurations) to 2021 (with
lane reconfigurations in place). Total vehicular activity on 27th Street decreased by
approximately 15% from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021. These observations lead the
traffic engineers to conclude that lane reductions are not contributing significant traffic
diversions onto secondary routes and 27th Street, and are not likely to do so as a result
of the proposed project. The full technical analysis is provided in Appendix A (Fehr &
Peers, January 2023).
E. Noise Impacts
A technical noise study was conducted to identify the potential for the project to result in
significant impacts from roadway noise (increased traffic) or from noises related to
outdoor dining. The study identified future noise levels on nine roadway segments, eight
of which were selected because they serve the downtown area where most of the areas
proposed to be eligible for outdoor dining are located. The study found that roadway
noise with the maximum allowable outdoor dining (worst case) and lane
reconfigurations in place, and with future background region al traffic conditions in place,
would increase 0.1 dBA CNEL or less, at a distance of 30 feet from the roadway
centerline, when compared to the baseline conditions of 2019 when outdoor dining and
lane reconfigurations were not in place. In the case of the ninth roadway segment, 27th
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Street west of Morningside Drive, the study found that roadway noise will decrease by
an estimated 0.0 to 0.1 dBA, compared to 2019 baseline conditions.
Potential noise sources associated with outdoor dining activities include noise
generated by outdoor restaurant patrons conversing, potentially at high volumes and/or
in large groups. The study identified the potential noise level under extreme worst case
conditions (40 persons dining together and all talking at once) and determined that the
City’s exterior noise standard of 65 CNEL would not be exceeded under those
conditions at a distance of 20 feet. City Staff has determined that no proposed dining
areas are within 20 feet of a residence or residential property line.
The proposed project explicitly prohibits amplified or live music from being audible
beyond outdoor dining areas. Televisions may be allowed, but only with audio turned
off. These restrictions ensure the project will not adversely impact the acoustic
environment.
The technical noise study (MD Acoustics, April 2023a) is provided in Appendix A.
F. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Impacts
A technical assessment was performed to evaluate the project’s potential to result in
significant impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and energy
consumption. The study found that the project’s air quality emissions are well below the
AQMD’s significance thresholds (7% or less of threshold levels for criteria pollutants)
and that the project is well below screening thresholds for significant contributions to
greenhouse gas emissions. The project was found not to have impacts related to
excessive or wasteful energy consumption. The technical study (MD Acoustics, April
2023b) is provided in Appendix A.
G. Visual Resources
Neither the proposed lane reconfigurations nor the dining decks and their related
features (planters, umbrellas, heaters, podiums, tables and chairs, etc.) are large
enough in scale individually or cumulatively to substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of public views, or significantly obstruct scenic vistas from any of the
prominent public viewpoints identified in PLAN Hermosa. Overhead objects (poles,
posts, canopies, signs, etc.) are restricted in height to 8 feet above ground level.
H. Cumulative Impacts
For all categories of potential environmental effects considered by CEQA, the proposed
Outdoor Dining Project has no environmental effect or, in some cases, a very minimal
effect that is well below thresholds of a significant impact. Based on this environmental
assessment and the supporting technical studies prepared to evaluate the project’s
impacts, there is sufficient substantial evidence to support the statement that the project
would not trigger significance thresholds even if it were 2 to 3 times greater in
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magnitude (square footage) than proposed. Its contribution to cumulative potential
cumulative effects on the environment is non-substantial and not significant.
I. Summary
In summary, the proposed Outdoor Dining Program does not have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to decrease below self - sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the numbe r or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of
major periods of California history or prehistory. Nor will the project jeopardize long-term
environmental goals in favor of short-term environmental goals, being consistent with
the long-term goals established by the City as reflected in the General Plan.
The project as proposed and with implementation of all standard conditions of approval
and compliance with proposed City ordinances, resolutions and guidelines will have no
significant impacts to humans, directly or indirectly. Nor does the project have impacts
which are cumulatively considerable.
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In defining activities that are categorically exempt, CEQA does not assert that activities
conforming to the exemption categories of Section 15300 will have no impacts. Rather,
CEQA’s categorical exemption provision establishes as a matter of law that imp acts of
categorically exempt projects are effectively de minimus and the Secretary for
Resources has found that they do not have a significant effect on the environment . As
such they require no further analysis, documentation or disclosure.
The supplemental analysis performed for this project is above and beyond the
requirements of CEQA, especially for a project of this scale and which causes no
substantial disturbance to the physical environment. It was conducted by Staff to
facilitate a clear and transparent understanding of the CEQA determination for the
project, and to address questions raised in public testimony related to potential effects
of the City’s temporary outdoor dining program and the CEQA process that would
accompany the proposed permanent outdoor dining project.
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Memorandum
Date: February 21, 2023
To: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager– City of Hermosa Beach
Ed Almanza, Ed Almanza & Associates
From: Sean Reseigh, Senior Transportation Planner, and Michael Kennedy, Principal – Fehr & Peers
Subject: CEQA Transportation Assessment for City of Hermosa Beach Outdoor Dining
Program
LB22-0029.02
Introduction
This memorandum documents Fehr & Peers’ evaluation of the potential for significant
transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) associated with the
City of Hermosa Beach’s proposed outdoor dining program in Downtown Hermosa Beach.
Project Description
The City of Hermosa Beach’s proposed outdoor dining program would allow for permanent
outdoor dining primarily along Pier and Hermosa Avenues (“proposed Project”). Temporary pilot
outdoor dining was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the proposed
permanent outdoor dining program, a cap of 9,500 square feet Citywide of outdoor dining use
would be implemented. These uses would be associated with existing restaurants and incidental
to their existing operations. The location of potential outdoor dining is expected to primarily
continue to be in Downtown Hermosa Beach, where 87% of the commercially zones parcels are
located. However, up to 13% of the total commercially zoned parcels are located outside of
Downtown Hermosa Beach, so a limited amount of outdoor dining could be located in other parts
of the City. Due to the concentration of outdoor dining expected in Downtown relative to other
parts of the City, this impact analysis is focused on the evaluation of travel to/from Downtown, as
it constitutes the highest potential for significant transportation impacts associated with outdoor
dining. Outside of Downtown, any outdoor dining is expected to be very limited in nature, and
therefore, unlikely to have any significant transportation impacts under CEQA. Outdoor dining is
expected to primarily continue to occur in converted on-street parking spaces.
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CEQA Transportation Evaluation
Impact Criteria
Pursuant to Appendix G of the CEQA guidelines, impacts to transportation would be considered
significant if the proposed Project were found to:
1. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy (PPOP) addressing the circulation
system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
2. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b). CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) includes the criteria for analyzing transportation
impacts for land use projects, as follows: Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) exceeding an
applicable threshold of significance may indicate a significant impact.
3. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).
4. Result in inadequate emergency access.
Impact Analysis
The following details the qualitative evaluation of the proposed Project under these impact
criteria.
Criterion 1: Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy
The proposed Project is not expected to conflict with any local or regional programs, plans,
ordinances or policies when adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Criterion 2: Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)
The ultimate level of vehicle miles travelled generated by the proposed Project will depend on the
types of restaurant uses that apply for and are granted approval for outdoor dining, as well as
whether or not they are locally or regionally serving uses, which would affect mode choice (how
many drive, take transit, bike or walk to a use), as well as the average vehicle trip length.
Guidance from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the Technical Advisory on
Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA 1 provides recommended screening thresholds to
determine whether VMT analysis would be required, based on project characteristics, including:
• Locally serving retail
• Small project
• Transit Priority Area (TPA)
1 https://opr.ca.gov/docs/20180416-743_Technical_Advisory_4.16.18.pdf. Accessed 1.6.2023.
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• Low VMT Area
The proposed Project is expected to qualify for the locally serving retail screening criteria as
discussed below. It is not expected to qualify for small project or TPA screening, and low VMT
area screening applies only to office and residential uses.
As recommended by OPR, 50,000 square feet of retail uses can be considered locally serving.
Locally serving retail may include specialty retail, shopping center, grocery store, pharmacy,
financial services/banks, fitness center or health club, restaurant, and café. According to OPR’s
Guidance, the proposed Project is considered locally serving and presumed to have a less than
significant impact related to VMT, and no further quantitative VMT analysis is required.
Criterion 3: Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature
The proposed Project will not alter street design, it will simply allow for the continuation of the
temporary outdoor dining program on a permanent basis. Consistent with the temporary outdoor
dining program, this will occur primarily within on-street parking stalls, which will be protected by
jersey barriers, or other traffic safety devices subject to the approval of the City’s Traffic Engineer
to ensure safe separation between outdoor diners and vehicles on City roadways. Outdoor dining
areas will not impede on sight distance for motorists and pedestrians, as protective jersey barriers
are lower than the height of drivers and pedestrian lines of sight. Therefore, the proposed
Project’s impact under this criterion will be less than significant.
Criterion 4: Result in inadequate emergency access.
The proposed project will not alter street design or parcel access that could affect emergency
access. It will solely modify existing on-street parking stalls to allow for outdoor dining, which will
have no effect on access. Additionally, the proposed Project will add negligible traffic volumes to
roadways in the City as further detailed below. Therefore, the proposed Project’s impact under
this criterion will be less than significant.
Proposed Project Trip Generation
While a quantitative VMT impact analysis is not needed because the proposed Project can be
screened as locally serving, to support CEQA impact analyses associated with air quality and noise
impact areas, Fehr & Peers prepared trip generation estimates for the proposed Project. The
ultimate trip generation will vary based on the types of restaurant uses that apply for and are
approved for permanent outdoor dining under this program. The Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, was used to estimate daily and AM and PM
peak hour trips reflecting the different restaurant uses that are present in Downtown Hermosa
Beach. They include:
• Fast Casual Restaurant (example: Chipotle on Pacific Coast Highway)
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• Fine Dining Restaurant (example: Zane’s on Pier Avenue)
• High Turnover- Sit Down Restaurant (example: Fritto Misto on Pier Avenue
• Drinking Place (example: Hennessey’s Tavern on Pier Plaza)
Table 1 presents the daily and AM and PM peak hour estimates for the proposed Project.
Scenario 1 presents the worst-case trip generation estimates for the proposed Project, assuming
that 100% of the 9,500 square feet of outdoor dining are associated with the High-Turnover Sit
Down Restaurant trip rate, which has the highest daily trip rate compared with the other
restaurant categories. Daily trip generation estimates for this scenario are 1,072 trips, with 96 trips
in the AM peak hour, and 91 trips in the PM peak hour. In addition to using the highest trip rate,
this analysis likely also overestimates the number of trips because it does not account for
potential walk/bike access to Downtown Hermosa Beach, or for visitors to the coastal zone also
choosing to patronize a local restaurant, which would both result in reduced trip generation
compared with standard ITE rates. Additionally, because outdoor dining uses will be incidental to
existing indoor restaurants, they are unlikely to generate vehicle trips at the level of trip
generation accounted for in ITE rates. However, the numbers are presented here for a potential
worst-case trip generation estimate.
Scenario 2 presents a more realistic scenario with the variety of restaurant use types in Hermosa
Beach. For this scenario, the spit is assumed to be equal across the four categories. As with
Scenario 1, it is still expected to be an overestimation of potential vehicle trips, as it does not
account for walk/bike access and internalization of trips from visitors to the coastal zone. Daily
trip generation for this scenario is 749 trips, with 30 AM peak hour and 102 PM peak hour trips.
Table 1: Proposed Project Daily AM and PM Peak Hour Trip Generation Estimates
[a] Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation 11th Edition, analysis by Fehr &
Peers, 2023, StreetLight Data, 2022.
Proposed Project Trip Assignment
In order to estimate the worst-case trip generation estimates on roadways used to access
Downtown Hermosa Beach, Fehr & Peers used StreetLight Data, a cell phone based origin
destination data set to evaluate the share of total travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach on
various roadways. Due to changes in transportation conditions over the COVID-19 pandemic, data
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for Summer 2019, 2020 and 2021 were analyzed to determine if there were varying travel patterns
across those years. Table 2 presents the percentage share of total travel to/from Downtown
Hermosa Beach at nine study locations on 27th Street, 8th Street, Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan
Avenue, Monterey Boulevard, and Pier Avenue. While the table presents the minor variations in
the StreetLight Data share of travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach over the three years
analyzed, Summer 2021 is considered the most typical, as most businesses had reopened from
the temporary closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Summer 2021
distribution was used to estimate trips on the study locations.
Table 3 details the worst-case daily proposed Project-only trips expected at each of these study
locations. They were estimated by applying the 2021 StreetLight Data trip distribution percentage
to daily trip generation for Scenarios 1 and 2. Pier and Hermosa Avenues are expected to carry
the vast majority of trips to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach associated with outdoor dining. The
other corridors will experience negligible increases in trips per day. To be conservative 100% of
the outdoor dining is assumed to occur in Downtown Hermosa Beach in order to estimate the
worst-case traffic volume increases that could occur on roadway segments in the City.
Table 2: StreetLight Data Daily Distribution of Travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location
Summer 2019
Daily % of Total Travel
Summer 2020
Daily % of Total Travel
Summer 2021
Daily % of Total Travel
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 7.0% 5.9% 6.2%
2. 8th Street (west of Valley 7.4% 7.2% 6.0%
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 17.2% 16.9% 17.1%
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 21.7% 22.7% 22.6%
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 2.9% 1.6% 2.0%
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 2.5% 2.0% 2.1%
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 2.2% 2.0% 1.6%
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 3.0% 2.3% 2.5%
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 36.1% 39.4% 39.9%
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023, StreetLight Data, 2022.
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Table 3: Proposed Project Daily Trips on Corridors Serving Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location Scenario 1 Daily Project Only Trips Scenario 2 Daily Project Only Trips
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 64 44
2. 8th Street (west of Valley 61 42
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 174 122
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 230 161
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 21 15
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 22 15
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 16 11
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 25 18
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 405 283
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023
Baseline + Project ADT Volumes
In order to estimate pre-project (2019) pre-pandemic baseline conditions, StreetLight Data were
used to estimate average daily traffic (ADT) for 2019, as no in-field collected traffic counts were
available for pre-pandemic conditions.
StreetLight Data applies proprietary machine-learning algorithms to measure travel patterns and
makes them available on-demand via StreetLight InSight®, the world’s first SaaS platform for
mobility. StreetLight provides powerful analyses for a wide variety of transportation studies
including volume, counts, Origin-Destination (O-D) and more. StreetLight algorithmically
transforms trillions of location data points into contextualized, aggregated, and normalized travel
pattern data to deliver unique insights into how vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, and bus and rail
passengers move on virtually every road and Census Block. StreetLight Data collects all its
transportation data as Location Based Services (LBS) data which are services based on the location
of a mobile device. They obtain “low fidelity” cell phone data scrubbed of all Personally
Identifiable Information (PII), and pair it with data with “high fidelity” data from GPS devices.
StreetLight Data were used to estimate ADT for summer (July & August) weekend days in 2019.
ADT on the study segments are presented in Table 4, which also includes proposed Project trips,
and the expected percent change in daily traffic volumes associated with the proposed Project. As
shown in the table, under Scenario 1, the maximum change in daily segment traffic volumes
change is expected to be approximately 2.3%. Under Scenario 2, the maximum change is
approximately 1.6%.
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Cumulative Conditions
In order to assess the potential for increased traffic volumes under cumulative conditions, Fehr &
Peers reviewed the traffic analysis conducted for the P LAN Hermosa environmental impact report.
Based on analysis from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) forecasting model, as well as the modelling conducting for PLAN
Hermosa, regional traffic volumes are not expected to increase, as land use patterns change to
focus more on urban infill housing, as the regional transportation network is developed, and as
transportation demand management (TDM) measures become more commonplace. As noted in
the PLAN Hermosa Drafty EIR, “PLAN Hermosa would guide future development and reuse
projects in the city in a manner that would not increase overall demand for travel within Hermosa
Beach… Regional population and employment growth will not result in increased vehicular travel
demand.”2 Therefore, the Baseline plus Project traffic volumes contained in this memorandum
represent the expected worst-case scenario.
While the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR noted that vehicular travel demand is expected to reduce
Citywide, due to some localized travel pattern changes, the PLAN Hermosa EIR projected an
increase in peak hour traffic volumes at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue & 27th Street.
However, PLAN Hermosa would reduce traffic volumes at that location compared to the Future
without PLAN Hermosa scenario. Appendix G to the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR includes peak hour
traffic volume changes at study intersections. The primary change to traffic volumes forecast in
the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR were on the eastbound left movement, so most of the increased
volumes would not travel on 27th Street, and instead would continue northbound on Manhattan
Avenue. Therefore, even under Cumulative conditions, traffic volumes on 27th Street west of
Morningside Drive are not expected to substantially increase.
While not needed for CEQA transportation impact analysis, the volumes provided in this
memorandum serve as input data for the air quality and noise impact analysis of the proposed
Project.
2 PLAN Hermosa Draft Environmental Impact Report, City of Hermosa Beach, 2016. Page 4.14-45. Accessed 2/20/23 from https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8538/637001018228830000
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Table 4: Baseline plus Proposed Project Daily Trips on Corridors Serving Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location
Baseline (2019)
ADT
Scenario 1 Project Only ADT
Scenario 2 Project Only ADT
Baseline + Scenario 1 ADT
Baseline + Scenario 2 ADT
Scenario 1 Delta (%) Scenario 2 Delta (%)
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 8,081 64 44 8,145 8,125 0.8% 0.5%
2. 8th Street (west of Valley) 6,256 61 42 6,317 6,298 1.0% 0.7%
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 14,466 174 122 14,640 14,588 1.2% 0.8%
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 15,003 230 161 15,233 15,164 1.5% 1.1%
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 2,334 21 15 2,355 2,349 0.9% 0.6%
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 2,121 22 15 2,143 2,136 1.0% 0.7%
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 3,839 16 11 3,855 3,850 0.4% 0.3%
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 4,014 25 18 4,039 4,032 0.6% 0.4%
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 17,563 405 283 17,968 17,846 2.3% 1.6%
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023
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To: Ed Almanza & Associates
From: MD Acoustics, LLLC
Subject: Hermosa Beach Downtown Outdoor Dining Project –Focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas,
and Energy Impact Evaluation, City of Hermosa Beach, CA
MD Acoustics, LLC (MD) has completed a focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact
Evaluation for the proposed Hermosa Beach Downtown Post-Pilot Installation Vehicular Changes Project
located in the City of Hermosa Beach, California. The purpose of this focused study is to evaluate the air
quality and greenhouse gas operational emissions as well as energy consumption of the proposed project,
and to compare projected emissions and energy consumption to the relevant thresholds of significance. A
list of definitions and terminology is located in Appendix A.
1.0 Project Description
The project proposes that certain commercial establishments may provide outdoor dining in public right-
of-way areas (including on-street parking areas and sidewalks) in the downtown area of Hermosa Beach.
The project would reconfigure travel lanes to accommodate areas where outdoor dining would be
allowed and to provide lanes for bicycles and other zero-emission modes of transportation.
2.0 AQ/GHG Thresholds of Significance
2.1 AQ Significance Thresholds
Project emissions were compared to both regional and localized SCAQMD’s thresholds of significance for
operational emissions1,2.
2.2 GHG Significance Thresholds
The project emissions were compared to the SCAQMD’s 3,000 MTCO2e draft threshold for all land uses3.
3.0 Evaluation Procedure/Methodology
MD utilized the latest version of CalEEMod (2022.1) to calculate the operational emissions from the
project site4. The project was modeled to be operational in 2023. Regional emissions were based on an
increase of 1,018 trips per day, based on the maximum scenario generated by the traffic analysis from
Fehr & Peers, with a ten-mile trip length for a conservative estimate, and localized emissions were based
on a two-mile trip length to approximately cover the project area twice. As stated by Fehr & Peers, the
project is not anticipated to increase traffic regionally, and the estimates used in this analysis are a worst-
case scenario. CalEEmod defaults were utilized. Assumptions and output calculations are provided in
Appendix C.
1 https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/scaqmd-air-quality-significance-thresholds.pdf
2 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/ceqa/air-quality-analysis-handbook/localized-significance-thresholds
3 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/ceqa/air-quality-analysis-handbook/ghg-significance-thresholds/page/2
4 https://www.caleemod.com/
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4.0 Local Ambient Conditions
The project site is located in South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) in the Southwest Coastal Los Angeles Source
Receptor Area (SRA) 35. The nearest air monitoring station to the project site is the Los Angeles-
Westchester Parkway Monitoring Station. Historical air quality data for the vicinity can be found both at
CARB and SCAQMD’s websites6,7. Temperature and historical precipitation data can be found at the
Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)8.
5.0 Findings
The following outlines the emissions for the project:
5.1 Regional Operational Emissions
The operating emissions were based on year 2023, which is the anticipated opening year for the project.
The number of trips was based on the transportation assessment from Fehr & Peers9 and a trip length of
10 miles.
The summer and winter emissions created by the proposed project’s long-term operations were
calculated and the highest emissions from either summer or winter are summarized in Table 1. The data in
Table 1 shows that the operational emissions for the project would not exceed the SCAQMD’s regional
significance thresholds.
Table 1: Regional Significance – Operational Emissions (lbs/day)
Activity
Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Mobile Sources2 4.00 3.47 38.60 0.08 2.89 0.56
SCAQMD Thresholds 55 55 550 150 150 55
Exceeds Threshold? No No No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1
2 Mobile sources consist of emissions from vehicles and road dust.
5.2 Localized Operational Emissions
Table 2 indicates that the local operational emission would not exceed the LST thresholds at the nearest
sensitive receptors, located adjacent to the project. This was based on trip lengths of two miles and
localized significance thresholds for a 25-meter distance to the nearest sensitive receptor and a one-acre
project size, which is a highly conservative comparison as the project is spread over more than 100 acres
across Hermosa Beach. Therefore, the project will not result in significant Localized Operational emissions.
5 https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/map-of-monitoring-areas.pdf?sfvrsn=6
6 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/air-quality-data-studies/historical-data-by-year
7 https://www.arb.ca.gov/adam/
8 https://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/Climsmsca.html
9 Fehr & Peers. CEQA Transportation Assessment for City of Hermosa Beach Outdoor Dining Program. February 21, 2023.
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Table 2: Localized Significance –Operational Emissions (lbs/day)
Phase
On-Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
NOx CO PM10 PM2.5
Mobile Sources2 0.69 7.72 0.58 0.11
SCAQMD Threshold2 91 664 1 1
Exceeds Threshold? No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: Calculated from CalEEMod and SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Look-up Tables for one-acre, to be conservative, in Southwest Coastal Los Angeles
Source Receptor Area (SRA 3).
2 The nearest sensitive receptors are the residential uses located along the multiple routes being studied; therefore, the 25-meter threshold was
utilized.
5.3 GHG Emissions
Table 3 outlines the construction and operational GHG emissions for the project. The project’s emissions
are below (1,386 MTCO2e) the SCAQMD’s draft screening threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e for all land uses and;
therefore, the impact is less than significant.
Table 3: Opening Year Project-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Category
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons/Year)1
Bio-CO2 NonBio-CO2 CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Mobile Sources4 0.00 1,365.00 1,365.00 0.07 0.06 1,386.00
SCAQMD Draft Screening Threshold 3,000
Exceeds Threshold? No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1
4 Mobile sources consist of GHG emissions from vehicles.
5.4 CO Hotspot Analysis
CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor
vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a
roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential local air quality impacts. Local air quality
impacts can be assessed by comparing future without and with project CO levels to the State and Federal
CO standards which can be found from the CARB website.10
To determine if the proposed project could cause emission levels in excess of the CO standards, a
sensitivity analysis is typically conducted to determine the potential for CO “hot spots” at a number of
intersections in the general project vicinity. Because of reduced speeds and vehicle queuing, “hot spots”
potentially can occur at high traffic volume intersections with a Level of Service E or worse.
Micro-scale air quality emissions have traditionally been analyzed in environmental documents where the
air basin was a non-attainment area for CO. However, the SCAQMD has demonstrated in the CO
attainment redesignation request to EPA that there are no “hot spots” anywhere in the air basin, even at
intersections with much higher volumes, much worse congestion, and much higher background CO levels
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than anywhere in Riverside County. If the worst-case intersections in the air basin have no “hot spot”
potential, any local impacts will be below thresholds.
The traffic impact analysis showed that the project would generate a maximum total of 1,018 trips per
day, and the maximum daily trips in a single corridor would be 17,968 along Pier Avenue (west of Valley).
The 1992 Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide (1992 CO Plan) showed that an intersection
which has a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day would not violate the CO
standard. The volume of traffic at project buildout would be well below 100,000 vehicles and below the
necessary volume to even get close to causing a violation of the CO standard. Therefore, no CO “hot spot”
modeling was performed and no significant long-term air quality impact is anticipated to local air quality
with the on-going use of the proposed project.
5.5 Cumulative Regional Air Quality Impacts
Cumulative projects include local development as well as general growth within the project area.
However, as with most development, the greatest source of emissions is from mobile sources, which
travel well out of the local area. Therefore, from an air quality standpoint, the cumulative analysis would
extend beyond any local projects and when wind patterns are considered, would cover an even larger
area. Accordingly, the cumulative analysis for the project’s air quality must be generic by nature.
The project area is out of attainment for both ozone and PM10 particulate matter. Construction and
operation of cumulative projects will further degrade the local air quality, as well as the air quality of the
South Coast Air Basin. The greatest cumulative impact on the quality of regional air cell will be the
incremental addition of pollutants mainly from increased traffic from residential, commercial, and
industrial development and the use of heavy equipment and trucks associated with the construction of
these projects. However, in accordance with the SCAQMD methodology, projects that do not exceed the
SCAQMD criteria or can be mitigated to less than criteria levels are not significant and do not add to the
overall cumulative impact. Therefore, as the project does not exceed any of the thresholds of significance,
the project is considered less than significant. Additionally, per the project traffic analysis from Fehr &
Peers (and the PLAN Hermosa EIR), cumulative traffic volumes are expected to decrease regionally, in
addition to a long-term decease in local traffic volumes as a result of implementation of the City’s General
Plan.
5.6 Consistency with Applicable Plans
Consistency with AB32 Scoping Plan
The ARB Board approved a Climate Change Scoping Plan in December 2008. The Scoping Plan outlines
the State’s strategy to achieve the 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit. The Scoping Plan “proposes a
comprehensive set of actions designed to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California,
improve our environment, reduce our dependence on oil, diversify our energy sources, save energy,
create new jobs, and enhance public health” (California Air Resources Board 2008). The measures in
the Scoping Plan have been in place since 2012.
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This Scoping Plan calls for an “ambitious but achievable” reduction in California’s greenhouse gas
emissions, cutting approximately 30 percent from business-as-usual emission levels projected for 2020,
or about 10 percent from today’s levels. In May 2014, the CARB released its First Update to the Climate
Change Scoping Plan (CARB 2014). This Update identifies the next steps for California’s leadership on
climate change. In November 2017, the CARB released the 2017 Scoping Plan. This Scoping Plan
incorporates, coordinates, and leverages many existing and ongoing efforts and identifies new policies
and actions to accomplish the State’s climate goals, and includes a description of a suite of speci fic
actions to meet the State’s 2030 GHG limit. The 2017 Scoping Plan builds upon the successful
framework established by the Initial Scoping Plan and First Update, while identifying new,
technologically feasible, and cost-effective strategies to ensure that California meets its GHG reduction
targets.
As the project was found to not increase traffic regionally by Fehr & Peers in the project traffic
assessment, the project is consistent with the Scoping Plan.
Consistency with SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS
At the regional level, the 2020-2045 RTP and Sustainable Communities Strategy represent the region’s
Climate Action Plan that defines strategies for reducing GHGs. In order to assess the project’s potential
to conflict with the RTP/SCS, this section analyzes the project’s land use profile for consistency with
those in the Sustainable Communities Strategy. Generally, projects are considered consistent with the
provisions and general policies of applicable City and regional land use plans a nd regulations, such as
SCAG’s Sustainable Communities Strategy, if they are compatible with the general intent of the plans
and would not preclude the attainment of their primary goals.
Table 4 demonstrates the project’s consistency with the Actions and Strategies set forth in the 2020-
2045 RTP/SCS. As shown in Table 4, the project would be consistent with the GHG reduction related
actions and strategies contained in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.0
Table 4: Project Consistency with SCAG 2020-2045 RTP/SCS1
Actions and Strategies
Responsible
Party(ies) Consistency Analysis
Land Use Strategies
Reflect the changing population and demands,
including combating gentrification and displacement,
by increasing housing supply at a variety of
affordability levels.
Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants and
will not impact housing.
Focus new growth around transit. Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants that
would be consistent with the 2020 RTP/SCS
focus on growing near transit facilities.
Plan for growth around livable corridors, including
growth on the Livable Corridors network.
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants that
would be consistent with the 2020 RTP/SCS
focus on growing along the 2,980 miles of Livable
Corridors in the region.
Provide more options for short trips through
Neighborhood Mobility Areas and Complete
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The proposed project would help
further jobs/housing balance objectives. The
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Responsible
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Communities. proposed project is also consistent with the
Complete Communities initiative that focuses on
creation of mixed-use districts in growth areas.
Support local sustainability planning, including
developing sustainable planning and design policies,
sustainable zoning codes, and Climate Action Plans.
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls on local
governments to adopt General Plan updates,
zoning codes, and Climate Action Plans to further
sustainable communities. The proposed project
would not interfere with such policymaking and
would be consistent with those policy objectives.
Protect natural and farmlands, including developing
conservation strategies.
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion to
outdoor dining for local restaurants that would
help reduce demand for growth in urbanizing
areas that threaten green fields and open
spaces.
Transportation Strategies
Preserve our existing transportation system.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls on investing in
the maintenance of our existing transportation
system. The proposed project would not
interfere with such policymaking.
Manage congestion through programs like the
Congestion Management Program, Transportation
Demand Management, and Transportation Systems
Management strategies.
County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The proposed project is an expansion
to outdoor dining for local restaurants that will
minimize congestion impacts on the region
because of its proximity to public transit and
general density of population and jobs.
Promote safety and security in the transportation
system.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy aims to improve
the safety of the transportation system and
protect users from security threats. The
proposed project would not interfere with such
policymaking.
Complete our transit, passenger rail, active
transportation, highways and arterials, regional
express lanes goods movement, and airport ground
transportation systems.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls for
transportation planning partners to implement
major capital and operational projects that are
designed to address regional growth. The
proposed project would not interfere with this
larger goal of investing in the transportation
system.
Technological Innovation and 21st Century Transportation
Promote zero-emissions vehicles. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project includes lane
reconfigurations which would provide new lanes
for bikes and other zero-emissions
transportation modes.
Promote neighborhood electric vehicles. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Not applicable. The proposed project would not
interfere with the goal of promoting
neighborhood electric vehicles.
Implement shared mobility programs. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy is designed to
integrate new technologies for last-mile and
alternative transportation programs. The
proposed project would not interfere with these
emerging programs.
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Actions and Strategies
Responsible
Party(ies) Consistency Analysis
Notes:
1 Source: Southern California Association of Governments; 2020–2045 RTP/SCS; September 3, 2020.
6.0 Energy
Energy consumption in support of or related to project operations would consist of transportation energy
demands (energy consumed by employee and patron vehicles accessing the project site). Additional
energy that would be consumed by the construction or operation of the additional outdoor dining is
assumed to be negligible as no additional buildings are to be built.
This energy analysis is based upon Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines which states that any project
that results in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, or wasteful use of energy
resources would have a significant impact.
6.1 Transportation Fuel Consumption
The largest source of operational energy use would be vehicle operation of customers. The site is located
in an urbanized area just in close proximity to transit stops. Using the CalEEMod output, it is assumed that
an average trip for all vehicles were assumed to be 10 miles. To show a worst-case analysis, it was
assumed that vehicles would operate 365 days per year. Table 5 shows the worst-case estimated annual
fuel consumption for all classes of vehicles from autos to heavy-heavy trucks. Table 5 shows that an
estimated 155,002 gallons of fuel would be consumed per year for the operation of the proposed project.
Table 5: Estimated Vehicle Operations Fuel Consumption
Vehicle Type Vehicle Mix
Number
of
Vehicles1
Average
Trip
(miles)2
Daily
VMT
Average
Fuel
Economy
(mpg)
Total
Gallons
per Day
Total Annual
Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)
Light Auto Automobile 518 10 5,184 31.82 162.92 59,467
Light Truck Automobile 56 10 559 27.16 20.56 7,506
Light Truck Automobile 183 10 1,832 25.6 71.56 26,121
Medium Truck Automobile 174 10 1,737 20.81 83.47 30,468
Light Heavy Truck 2-Axle Truck 37 10 369 13.81 26.73 9,755
Light Heavy Truck 10,000 lbs + 2-Axle Truck 9 10 92 14.18 6.52 2,380
Medium Heavy Truck 3-Axle Truck 11 10 114 9.58 11.87 4,331
Heavy Heavy Truck 4-Axle Truck 29 10 293 7.14 41.03 14,975
Total 1,018 -- 10,180 -- 424.66 --
Total Annual Fuel Consumption 155,002
Notes:
1 Per the trip generation assessment, the project is to generate 1,018 total net new trips in the maximum scenario. Default CalEEMod vehicle fleet mix utilized.
2Based on the size of the site and relative location, trips were assumed to be local rather than regional.
Trip generation of the proposed project is consistent with other similar commercial uses of similar scale
and configuration as reflected in the traffic analysis from Fehr & Peers. That is, the proposed project does
not propose uses or operations that would inherently result in excessive and wasteful vehicle trips, nor
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associated excess and wasteful vehicle energy consumption. Additionally, as stated by Fehr & Peers, the
project is not anticipated to increase traffic regionally, and the estimates shown in this analysis are a
worst-case scenario. Therefore, project transportation energy consumption would not be considered
inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
7.0 Conclusions
Operational project emissions were evaluated and compared to both regional and localized SCAQMD’s
thresholds of significance. In addition, project GHG emissions were evaluated and compared to SCAQMD’s
draft threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year for all land uses. Project emissions are anticipated to be below
SCAQMD’s thresholds of significance with no mitigation and project energy usage was found not to be
inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary. Therefore, the impact is less than significant.
MD is pleased to provide this focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Evaluation. If you
have any questions regarding this analysis, please don’t hesitate to call us at (805) 426-4477.
Sincerely,
MD Acoustics, LLC
Tyler Klassen, EIT
Air Quality Specialist
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Appendix A
Glossary of Terms
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AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
CAAQS California Ambient Air Quality Standards
CARB California Air Resources Board
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFCs Chlorofluorocarbons
CH4 Methane
CNG Compressed natural gas
CO Carbon monoxide
CO2 Carbon dioxide
CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent
DPM Diesel particulate matter
GHG Greenhouse gas
HFCs Hydrofluorocarbons
LST Localized Significant Thresholds
MTCO2e Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
MMTCO2e Million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NO2 Nitrogen dioxide
N2O Nitrous oxide
O3 Ozone
PFCs Perfluorocarbons
PM Particle matter
PM10 Particles that are less than 10 micrometers in diameter
PM2.5 Particles that are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter
PMI Point of maximum impact
PPM Parts per million
PPB Parts per billion
RTIP Regional Transportation Improvement Plan
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
SCAB South Coast Air Basin
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SF6 Sulfur hexafluoride
SIP State Implementation Plan
SOx Sulfur Oxides
SRA Source/Receptor Area
TAC Toxic air contaminants
VOC Volatile organic compounds
WRCC Western Regional Climate Center
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CalEEMod Output
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Subject: Hermosa Beach Downtown Outdoor Dining – Noise Assessment – City of Hermosa Beach, CA
MD Acoustics, LLC (MD) is pleased to provide this noise assessment for the Hermosa Beach Downtown
Outdoor Dining Project in the City of Hermosa Beach, CA. The project proposes that certain commercial
establishments may provide outdoor dining in public right-of-way areas (including on-street parking areas
and sidewalks) in the downtown area of Hermosa Beach. The project identifies areas where outdoor dining
would be allowed. This assessment analyzes the baseline and baseline plus project traffic noise conditions
for nine (9) street segments that were identified by the technical traffic consultants as the key routes for
vehicular access to and from the project area. It provides a quantitative analysis of outdoor dining noise and
compares projected roadway and outdoor dining noise levels to the City’s applicable noise standards. For
your reference, Appendix A contains a glossary of acoustical terms.
1.0 Assessment Overview
This assessment evaluates the baseline noise conditions and the baseline + project noise conditions
experienced along the following streets:
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside)
2. 8th Street (west of Valley)
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th Street)
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th Street)
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier)
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier)
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier)
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier)
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley)
The nine analyzed roadways will be the most affected by the project and represent the worst-case scenario.
Baseline traffic conditions for each roadway were provided by Fehr & Peers (February 2023 in Appendix B
of this report). The traffic noise level has been compared to the City’s noise standards. All modeling
assumptions follow FHWA traffic noise modeling protocols. The study also assesses the stationary noise
impact on adjacent land uses due to outdoor dining. Exhibit A identifies the roadway segments that were
assessed. The eligible outdoor dining areas are shown in Exhibit B.
2.0 City of Hermosa Beach Noise Standards
The City of Hermosa Beach outlines their noise regulations and standards within the Public Safety Element
from the General Plan and the Noise Ordinance from the Municipal Code. Table 6.3 in the City’s Public Safety
Element outlines the interior and exterior noise standards (Table 1 of this report).
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Exhibit A
Roadway Segments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. 27th Street
(west of Morningside)
2. 8th Street
(west of Valley)
3. Hermosa Avenue
(north of 16th Street)
4. Hermosa Avenue
(north of 8th Street)
5. Manhattan Avenue
(north of Pier)
6. Manhattan Avenue
(south of Pier)
7. Monterey Boulevard
(north of Pier)
8. Monterey Boulevard
(south of Pier)
9. Pier Avenue
(west of Valley)
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Table 1: Interior and Exterior Noise Standards1
Land Use Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)
Exterior Interior
Residential 65 dB 45 dB
Hotels/Motels 65 dB 45 dB
Schools, Libraries, Churches, Hospitals, Nursing Homes 65 dB 45 dB
Auditoriums, Concert Halls, Amphitheaters 65 dB 45 dB
Sports Arena, Outdoor Spectator Sports 65 dB N/A
Playgrounds, Neighborhood Parks 70 dB N/A
Golf Courses, Riding Stables, Water Recreation, Cemeteries 75 dB N/A
Office Buildings, Business Commercial and Professional 70 dB 50 dB
Industrial, Manufacturing, Utilities, Agriculture 75 dB 65 dB
Notes:
1. Outdoor environment limited to private yard of single-family residences; private patios of multi-family residences that are accessed by a means
of exit from inside the unit; mobile home park; hospital patio; park picnic area; school playground; and hotel and motel recreation area.
2. Interior environment excludes bathrooms, toilets, closets, and corridors. Noise level requirement is with windows closed. Mechanical
ventilation system or other means of natural ventilation shall be provided pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
3. See Table 6.3 Public Safety, PLAN Hermosa1
3.0 Study Method and Procedure
Traffic Noise Level Prediction Modeling
Traffic noise from the vehicular traffic was projected using the FHWA Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-
RD-77-108). The software utilizes FHWA protocol and is similar to the Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5)
algorithms to calculate noise level projections and are typically accurate within ± 3 dBA. The FHWA model
arrives at the predicted noise level through a series of adjustments to the Reference Energy Mean Emission
Level (REMEL).
Roadway volumes and project trip generation were obtained from Fehr & Peers. Fehr & Peers estimated
pre-pandemic (2019) and post-pandemic (2020-2021) conditions using StreetLight Data. The estimates
show that traffic volumes decreased significantly from 2019 to 2020 and began to increase in 2021,
indicating that activity is returning to pre-pandemic conditions. Traffic volumes were analyzed during
summer weekends to represent the loudest conditions. Temporary roadway diversions were put in place
after 2019, and the project proposes to make the lane reconfigurations permanent. The baseline condition
represents the worst-case noise before roadway diversions were put in place and without project-
generated traffic. The baseline plus project condition represents the worst-case noise with project-
generated traffic and with the roadway diversions in place.
27th Street traffic volumes and vehicle distribution were monitored by Fehr & Peers on 12/15/2022, after
roadway diversions were put in place. For this study, MD evaluated 27th Street separate from the other
roadways to compare baseline conditions, existing conditions, and baseline plus project conditions. Baseline
conditions represent pre-pandemic (2019) traffic volumes prior to lane reconfiguration. Existing conditions
represent the current post-pandemic traffic volumes with roadway diversions put in place. Baseline plus
project conditions represent 2019 traffic volumes, including the roadway diversions and project-generated
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traffic. Fehr & Peers found that the lane reductions caused a 1% decrease in distribution on 27th Street,
making it highly unlikely that the lane reductions diverted 27th Street traffic.
Fehr & Peers provided two trip generation scenarios. Scenario 1 provides the worst-case trip generation
estimates and Scenario 2 provides more realistic estimates by accounting for the variety of restaurant uses.
For this analysis, MD utilized the trip generation estimates from Scenario 1 in order to calculate the absolute
worst-case scenario.
The following outlines the key adjustments made to the REMEL for the roadway inputs:
Roadway classification – (e.g. freeway, a major arterial, arterial, secondary, collector, etc),
Roadway Active Width – (distance between the center of the outermost travel lanes on each side of
the roadway)
Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT), Travel Speeds, Percentages of automobiles, medium trucks
and heavy trucks
Roadway grade and angle of view
Site Conditions (e.g. soft vs. hard)
Percentage of total ADT which flows each hour throughout a 24-hour period
Vertical and horizontal distances (Sensitive receptor distance from noise source)
Noise barrier vertical and horizontal distances (Noise barrier distance from sound source and
receptor).
Traffic noise source spectra
Topography
The Model doesn’t include the noise reduction effects of the single family residencies
Roadway modeling assumptions utilized for the technical study are provided in Table 2 and Table 3.
Table 2: Roadway Noise Modeling Parameters
Roadway Segment Limits Baseline
(2019) ADT1
Project
Only ADT1
Baseline +
Project
ADT1
Distance to
Centerline
(ft)2
Speed
(MPH)
8th Street West of Valley Dr 6,256 61 6,317 25 25
Hermosa Avenue North of 16th St 14,466 174 14,640 48 30
Hermosa Avenue North of 8th St 15,003 230 15,233 50 25
Manhattan Avenue North of Pier Ave 2,334 21 2,355 23 25
Manhattan Avenue South of Pier Ave 2,121 22 2,143 25 25
Monterey Boulevard North of Pier Ave 3,839 16 3,855 23 25
Monterey Boulevard South of Pier Ave 4,014 25 4,039 25 25
Pier Avenue West of Valley Dr 17,563 405 17,968 50 25
Notes:
1. Provided by Fehr & Peers (February 2023).
2. Distance from the nearest residential property to the centerline.
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Table 3: Vehicle Mix Data
Motor-Vehicle Type Daytime %
(7 AM to 7 PM)1
Evening %
(7 PM to 10 PM)
Night %
(10 PM to 7 AM)
Total % of
Traffic Flow
Automobiles 77.5 12.9 9.6 97.42
Medium Trucks 84.8 4.9 10.3 1.84
Heavy Trucks 86.5 2.7 10.8 0.74
Notes:
1 Typical Southern California Traffic Mix
Roadway modeling assumptions for 27th Street are provided in Table 4 and Table 5.
Table 4: 27th Street Roadway Noise Modeling Parameters
Roadway Segment Baseline
(2019) ADT1
Existing
(2022) ADT2
Baseline +
Project ADT2
Distance to
Centerline
(ft)3
Speed
(MPH)
27th Street West of Morningside 6,036 8,081 8,145 16 30
Notes:
1 Baseline ADT volumes provided by Fehr & Peers, February 2023.
2. Existing ADT volumes and vehicle distribution provided by Fehr & Peers, 12/15/22.
3. Distance from the nearest residential property to the centerline.
Table 5: 27th Street Vehicle Mix Data
Motor-Vehicle Type Daytime %
(7 AM to 7 PM)
Evening %
(7 PM to 10 PM)
Night %
(10 PM to 7 AM)
Total % of
Traffic Flow
Automobiles 77.5 12.9 9.6 97.6
Medium Trucks 84.8 4.9 10.3 2.2
Heavy Trucks 86.5 2.7 10.8 0.2
Notes:
1 Existing ADT volumes and vehicle distribution provided by Fehr & Peers, 12/15/22.
Stationary Noise Prediction Modeling
MD utilized the inverse square law to calculate noise level projections due to outdoor dining noise. MD
assumed that the maximum number of outdoor guests at any given restaurant would be 40 people. A typical
voice would be 65 dBA at 3 feet away when speaking normally. As a worst-case scenario, the calculation
assumes that all 40 guests are speaking simultaneously. MD analyzed the minimum allowable distance
between an outdoor dining area and a sensitive receptor in order to meet the City’s code.
4.0 Findings
Traffic Noise
The potential off-site noise impacts caused by the increase in vehicular traffic as a result of the project
were calculated at the nearest residential location for each affected road segment. The noise levels both
with and without project-generated vehicle traffic were compared and the increase was calculated. The
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distance to the 55, 60, 65, and 70 dBA CNEL noise contours are also provided for reference (Appendix C).
Noise contours were calculated for the following scenarios and conditions (excluding 27th Street):
Baseline Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline traffic noise condition (2019, prior to
temporary roadway diversions) and is demonstrated in Table 6.
Baseline + Project Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline plus project traffic noise condition
(with roadway diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 6.
Table 6: Change in Noise Levels as a Result of Project Generated Traffic
Roadway Segment
Modeled Noise Levels (dBA CNEL) at Nearest Residence
Baseline
Without
Project
Baseline
With Project
Change in
Noise Level
Increase of 3
dB or more2
8th Street West of Valley Dr 62.8 62.9 0.1 No
Hermosa Avenue North of 16th St 66.4 66.4 0.0 No
Hermosa Avenue North of 8th St 64.3 64.4 0.1 No
Manhattan Avenue North of Pier Ave 59.1 59.1 0.0 No
Manhattan Avenue South of Pier Ave 58.1 58.2 0.1 No
Monterey Boulevard North of Pier Ave 61.2 61.2 0.0 No
Monterey Boulevard South of Pier Ave 60.9 60.9 0.0 No
Pier Avenue West of Valley Dr 64.5 64.6 0.1 No
Notes:
1 FHWA roadway noise modeling worksheets provided in Appendix C.
2 Typically, the human ear can barely perceive the change in noise level of 3 dB
As shown in Table 6, the baseline plus project noise will meet the residential noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL for
every roadway segment except for Hermosa Avenue north of 16th Street. However, the noise due to the
project will not increase the baseline noise and would not be significant. The baseline and baseline plus
project conditions analyzed in this study represent the loudest conditions.
27th Street noise levels for existing, baseline, and baseline plus project traffic conditions were compared and
the increase was calculated. The distance to the 55, 60, 65, and 70 dBA CNEL noise contours are also
provided for reference (Appendix C). Noise contours for 27th Street were calculated for the following
scenarios and conditions:
Baseline Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline traffic noise condition (2019, prior to
temporary roadway diversions) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
Existing Condition: This scenario refers to the current traffic noise condition (2022, with roadway
diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
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Baseline + Project Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline plus project traffic noise condition
(with roadway diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
Table 7: 27th Street Change in Noise Levels as a Result of Project Generated Traffic
Roadway Segment
Modeled Noise Levels (dBA CNEL) at Nearest Residence
Baseline
(2019)
Without
Project
Existing
(2022)
Without
Project
Baseline
With
Project
Change in
Noise
Level3
Increase
of 3 dB
or
more2
27th Street West of Morningside 67.3 66.0 67.3 0.0 No
Notes:
1 FHWA roadway noise modeling worksheets provided in Appendix C.
2 Typically, the human ear can barely perceive the change in noise level of 3 dB.
3. Change in noise level between baseline noise conditions and baseline + project noise conditions.
As shown in Table 7, project-generated traffic noise will not increase the baseline traffic noise. Thus, the
temporary roadway diversions do not have an impact on the existing or baseline traffic noise conditions.
Existing traffic noise along 27th Street has decreased by 1.3 dBA CNEL since 2019 due to a decrease in activity
caused by the pandemic. The existing traffic noise will increase by a maximum of 1.3 dBA CNEL as traffic
volumes increase to pre-pandemic conditions and will not be a noticeable change in loudness. Thus, the
impact is less than significant.
Stationary Noise
Stationary noise at sensitive receptors cannot exceed the City’s noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL for residential
properties, per City standards. As a worst-case scenario, stationary noise was calculated assuming that 40
guests are speaking simultaneously. The average speaking voice is 65 dBA from 3 feet away. 40 people
speaking from 20 feet away would be 64 dBA. Thus, the impact due to stationary noise will not be significant
if residential locations are located 20 feet or further from future outdoor dining areas.
Music (live or otherwise) is not going to be an impact assuming that the noise due to music does not extend
past the dining area. Any additional noise sources (speakers, extra guests, etc.) must abide by the City code.
5.0 CEQA Analysis
The California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines establishes thresholds for noise impact analysis as
presented below:
(a) Would the project result in the generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise Code, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Transportation Noise Impacts
Traffic noise would be significant if levels are increased by more than 3 dBA to levels above 65 dBA CNEL in
areas with sensitive uses. Baseline traffic represents the worst-case future traffic when activity returns to
pre-pandemic conditions. The worst-case baseline plus project traffic noise levels will meet the residential
noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL at seven of the nine roadway segments. Baseline plus project traffic volumes are
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expected to be up to 0.1 dBA CNEL louder respectively than baseline traffic noise levels at existing land uses
and will not result in a significant noise increase.
MD also compared baseline (2019) conditions, existing (2022) conditions, and baseline plus project noise
conditions for one of the roadway segments. The project will not increase the baseline traffic noise and will
not have an impact. Thus, the project will not have an impact on existing noise conditions and is not
significant. However, the baseline plus project noise will increase the existing noise by a maximum of 1.3
dBA CNEL due to traffic volumes returning to pre-pandemic conditions. It takes a change of 3 dBA to
perceive a change in loudness, thus, the impact is less than significant.
Stationary Noise Impacts
Stationary noise will be significant if it exceeds the levels outlined in the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code as
outlined in Section 2.0. Assuming an outdoor dining area consists of 40 people speaking simultaneously, the
noise level due to outdoor dining will meet the City’s standard of 65 dBA CNEL when sensitive receptors
(residential locations) are at a minimum of 20 feet away from an outdoor dining area. Music (live or
otherwise) is not going to be an impact assuming that the noise due to music does not extend past the
dining area. Any additional noise sources (speakers, extra guests, etc.) must abide by the City code. The
impact will not be significant.
5.0 Conclusions
MD is pleased to provide this noise assessment for the Outdoor Dining Project in the City of Hermosa Beach,
CA. The worst-case traffic noise due to the project will increase the baseline conditions by 0 to 0.1 dBA CNEL
and will not be significant. A typical outdoor dining area will meet the City’s standard of 65 dBA CNEL. If you
have any questions regarding this analysis, please call our office at (805) 426-4477.
Sincerely,
MD Acoustics, LLC
Mike Dickerson, INCE Rachel Edelman
Principal Acoustic Consultant
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Appendix A
Glossary of Acoustical Terms
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Glossary of Terms
A-Weighted Sound Level: The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the A-weighted filter network. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes the very low and very
high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the response of the human ear. A
numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness.
Ambient Noise Level: The composite of noise from all sources, near and far. In this context, the
ambient noise level constitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given
location.
C-Weighted Sound Level: The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the C-weighted filter network. The C-weighting filter greatly de-emphasizes very high
frequency components of the sound and slightly de-emphasizes the very low frequency
components. A numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness.
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): The average equivalent A-weighted sound level during
a 24-hour day, obtained after addition of five (5) decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7:00
to 10:00 PM and after addition of ten (10) decibels to sound levels in the night before 7:00 AM and
after 10:00 PM.
Decibel (dB): A unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the
base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is 20
micro-pascals.
dB(A): A-weighted sound level (see definition above).
dB(C): C-weighted sound level (see definition above).
dB(Z): Z-weighted sound level (see definition of dB above).
Equivalent Sound Level (LEQ): The sound level corresponding to a steady noise level over a given
sample period with the same amount of acoustic energy as the actual time varying noise level. The
energy average noise level during the sample period.
Maximum Sound Level (LMAX): This is the highest sound level measured during a single noise
event. Lmax does not consider the number and duration of these events, and cannot be totaled
into a one-hour or 24-hour cumulative measure of impact.
Habitable Room: Any room meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code or other
applicable regulations which is intended to be used for sleeping, living, cooking or dining purposes,
excluding such enclosed spaces as closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting
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corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms and similar
spaces.
Human Sensitivity to Sound: In general, the healthy human ear can hear between 20 Hz to 20,000
Hz. Frequencies below 125 Hz are typically associated with low frequencies or bass. Frequencies
between 125 Hz and 5,000 Hz are typically associated with mid-range tones. Finally, frequencies
between 5,000 and 20,000Hz are typically associated with higher range tones.
The human ear is sensitive to changes in noise levels, depending on the frequency. Generally
speaking, the healthy human ear is most sensitive to sounds between 1,000 Hz and 5,000 Hz (A-
weighted scale) and perceives a sound within that range as being more intense than a sound with a
higher or lower frequency with the same magnitude. At lower and higher frequencies, the ear can
become less sensitive depending on a number of factors. Figure 1 provides a brief summary of how
humans perceive changes in noise levels.
Figure 1: Change in Noise Level Characteristics1
Changes in Intensity Level, dBA Changes in Apparent Loudness
1 Not perceptible
3 Just perceptible
5 Clearly noticeable
10 Twice (or half) as loud
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environMent/noise/regulations_and_guidance/polguide/polguide02.cfm
L(n): The A-weighted sound level exceeded during a certain percentage of the sample time. For
example, L10 in the sound level exceeded 10 percent of the sample time. Similarly, L50, L90 and
L99, etc.
Noise: Any unwanted sound or sound which is undesirable because it interferes with speech and
hearing, or is intense enough to damage hearing, or is otherwise annoying. The State Noise Control
Act defines noise as "...excessive undesirable sound...".
Percent Noise Levels: See L(n).
Sound Level (Noise Level): The weighted sound pressure level obtained by use of a sound level
meter having a standard frequency-filter for attenuating part of the sound spectrum. Figure 2
provides the sound level associated with common noise sources.
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Figure 2: Common Sound Levels
Sound Level Meter: An instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, an output meter, and
frequency weighting networks for the measurement and determination of noise and sound levels.
Single Event Noise Exposure Level (SENEL): The dB(A) level which, if it lasted for one second, would
produce the same A-weighted sound energy as the actual event.
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Appendix B
Fehr & Peers Traffic Counts
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Appendix C
Traffic Noise Calculations
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Page 1 of 3 RES NO. 23-
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ESTABLISHING OPERATIONAL AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
ENCROACHMENT AREAS ON PIER PLAZA AND OFF-STREET
ENCROACHMENT AREAS CITYWIDE
WHEREAS, On August 9, 2005, the City Council conducted a public meeting
to review the outdoor dining standards and procedures for outdoor dining areas on
Pier Avenue adopted in 1997, pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 12.16 of the Municipal
Code pertaining to encroachments into the Public Right-of-Way; and
WHEREAS, On May 8, 2012, the City Council adopted a resolution amending
standards and procedures for the design and operation of outdoor dining areas
on Pier Plaza; and
WHEREAS, On May 11, 2015 the City Council adopted a resolution further
amending the aforementioned standards and procedures for the design and
operation of outdoor dining areas on Pier Plaza; and
WHEREAS, In October 2021, City Council directed staff to develop
permanent versions of the temporary extended outdoor dining programs
implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic ; and
WHEREAS, City staff has gathered input from the City Council, local
businesses and community stakeholders to develop the proposed guidelines for
permanent encroachments on Pier Plaza and off-street encroachments citywide.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the recitals set forth
above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Plaza Guidelines
attached as Exhibit A and incorporate herein. Resolution Nos. 05-6417, 12-6802,
and 15-6955 are hereby rescinded.
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SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or word of this resolution is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
remaining provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Environmental Review. The proposed project is Categorically
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Section 15300
of the CEQA Guidelines, in accordance with Section 15061, the ‘common sense’
exemption, and Section 15301 which addresses minor alterations of existing public
facilities, specifically:
15061(b)(3) – The project is covered by the common sense exemption
that applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment.
15301(c) – Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and
pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the
purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of
bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-
share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes,
pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes.
None of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor would the
project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same
type in the same place over time or have a significant effect on the environment
due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources
within a state scenic highway. The site is not located on a hazardous waste site
and would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution
which shall be effective upon its adoption. The City Manager may delay the
implementation of this ordinance to ensure continuity and effective and
efficient execution of the Pier Plaza outdoor dining program.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Exhibit A
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
OUTDOOR DINING DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR PIER PLAZA AND OFF-STREET ENCROACHMENT AREAS
I. INTRODUCTION
A. The Outdoor Dining Design and Operational Standards are adopted
pursuant to Section 12.16.100 of the Municipal Code in order to establish
specific design and operational criteria for outdoor dining on the public
right-of-way known as Pier Plaza (including Loreto Plaza) and other off-
street encroachment areas citywide. These standards balance the
respective interests of restaurant and establishments that desire to offer
outdoor dining to their patrons, restaurant patrons and the City, which
encourages the atmosphere created by outdoor dining but seeks to assure
and protect the availability of the right-of-way for safe and convenient
pedestrian passage. All outdoor dining on Pier Plaza shall comply with
the standards set forth herein, and all encroachment permits issued for
outdoor dining on Pier Plaza shall be in conformance herewith. No person
shall use the public right-of-way on Pier Plaza for outdoor dining without
first obtaining an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit from the City.
These guidelines also apply to retail businesses on Pier Plaza.
B. An outdoor dining area is a place on the public sidewalk where patrons
may consume food and/or beverages provided by an adjacent food service
establishment.
C. Establishments serving alcoholic beverages that apply for an Outdoor
Dining Encroachment Permit shall meet the additional requirements of the
State of California Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
D. These standards and procedures regulate the design and operation of
outdoor dining areas on Pier Plaza. However, they do not provide
information on all the government agency requirements for starting a new
restaurant or expanding an existing one. Business owners must secure the
appropriate licenses and permits from the State Alcohol Beverage Control
Board, Los Angeles County Health Department, the City of Hermosa
Beach Community Development Department and Business License
Office.
E. Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permits are not transferable, salable,
delegable or assignable. In the event of a transfer of the business, to the
extent of 51% or more, the transferee shall apply to the Public Works
Department for a new Encroachment Permit.
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F.These regulations do not apply to outdoor dining on private property.
II.APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A.An application form for an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit may be
obtained from the Public Works Department. A scaled and measured plan
prepared by a licensed design professional shall accompany the application
form. The plan shall delineate the encroachment area and the layout of
furnishings and allowable amenities. The plan shall comply with all
building and fire code regulations, and shall comply fully with all State
and federal laws providing for access by the disabled. If the Applicant
intends to modify the arrangement of furniture and other amenities or
otherwise deviate from the plan at any time or times during the term of the
Permit, the plan shall delineate all alternate arrangements to be utilized and
all shall comply with the requirements set forth herein. The application will
also include information on any variations of operating hours that will
affect calculation of quarterly encroachment fees.
B.An application fee in an amount determined by resolution of the City
Council shall be paid at the time the application is submitted to the Public
Works Department.
C.Public Works Department staff shall obtain the written concurrence of the
Community Development Department before approving any Outdoor
Dining Encroachment Permit.
D.The Director of Public Works is authorized to approve an outdoor dining
application and to issue an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit on behalf
of the City. The Encroachment Permit will specify the amount of the
Outdoor Dining License fee to be paid by the applicant as established by
resolution of the City Council.
E.A maintenance deposit, in an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars
($5000), shall be paid to the City at the time the Outdoor Dining
Encroachment Permit is issued. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to
maintain sidewalk paving and fixtures within the outdoor dining area in the
condition they are in at the time of permitting. The Applicant shall be
responsible for any repairs required as a result of the Applicant’s use of the
area. Upon termination of the Permit and inspection of the paving and
fixtures by the Public Works Department, the deposit shall be refunded to
the Applicant less any offset for repairs.
F.An application for renewal of an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit
may be submitted to the Public Works Department on a form obtained
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from the Director. The application must be filed with the Public Works
Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the
existing Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit. Upon determination by
the Director that the Permit should be renewed, the Applicant shall pay the
annual fee as determined by resolution of the City Council.
III. OUTDOOR DINING SITES
A. The outdoor dining encroachment area on Pier Plaza shall be a maximum
depth of twenty-five feet (25’) and include a clear, continuous pedestrian
path not less than five feet (5’) in width or more as deemed appropriate by
the Director of Public Works for pedestrian circulation outside of the
outdoor dining area. As used herein, pedestrian path means a continuous
obstruction-free sidewalk area, paved to City standards, between the
outside boundary of the dining area.
B. The outdoor dining area shall be accessible to the disabled. The buildings
adjacent to these dining areas shall maintain building egress as defined by
the Uniform Building Code and Title 24 Disabled Access Standards.
C. The final location and configuration of the outdoor dining area shall be
subject to approval by the Director of Public Works, who shall consider
public safety issues unique to the specific location.
D. No underground utilities are permitted within the encroachment area.
IV. DESIGN STANDARDS
A. Establishments that serve alcoholic beverages in the outdoor dining area
shall provide a physical barrier that satisfies both these Standards and the
requirements of the Alcohol Beverage Control Board. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to research and verify design compliance
with the Alcohol Beverage Control Board prior to filing an application for
an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit. Barriers shall be attractive with
a quality appearance, made of new materials such as wood and wrought
iron. Barriers shall be of a permeable design that allows for visibility
through the barrier. Chain-link fencing or other low quality materials are
not permitted. Furnishings that provide the functional equivalent of a fixed
barrier may be approved.
B. Barriers shall conform to the Public Works Director’s installation
standards and be removable. Barriers need not be removed each evening,
but shall be capable of being removed; if imbedded into the pavement they
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must be fixed through the use of recessed sleeves and posts, otherwise by
wheels that can be locked into place or weighted in place. No signs or
banners of any kind shall be placed, displayed or erected on barriers.
C. Any modification to the surface of public sidewalks, such as borings for
recessed sleeves, shall be approved by the Director. In no case shall there
be any modification to the existing sidewalk surface.
D. Barriers shall be able to withstand inclement outdoor weather and one
hundred (100) pounds of horizontal force at the top of the barriers when in
their fixed positions.
E. The height of any barrier shall not exceed three feet, six inches (3’- 6”)
with the exception that clear glass or plastic windscreens not to exceed six
feet, six inches (6’- 6”) in height may also be installed on the westerly side
of the encroachment area.
F. The use of awnings or umbrellas over the outdoor dining area is permitted,
provided they do not interfere with street trees. No portion of an awning or
umbrella shall be less than eight feet (8’) above the sidewalk. Umbrellas
must be contained in the encroachment area. Awnings may extend up to
six feet six inches (6’-6”) from the building front or cover up to fifty
percent (50%) of the outdoor dining area, whichever is less. On Pier Plaza,
retractable awnings may extend up to thirteen feet (13’) from the building
front or cover up to one hundred percent (100%) of the outdoor dining
area, whichever is less. Retractable awnings shall be fully retracted to their
closed position when the business is closed. A building permit must be
obtained prior to installation of an awning.
G. Outdoor lighting fixtures should complement the style of the building.
Lighting fixtures shall not be glaring to pedestrians on the adjacent right-
of-way, and shall illuminate only the outdoor dining area. Outdoor
lighting may be installed on the facade of the building. Lighting shall be
installed by a licensed electrician and requires an electrical permit from
the Building and Safety Division.
H. Tivoli lights, table lamps and candles are encouraged. The use of any
candles shall comply with State of California Fire Code and applicable
City of Hermosa Beach requirements.
I. An Historic Preservation Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required
prior to attaching any lights, awnings, or physical barriers to an historic
structure that has been designated “landmark” or “significant” by the City
Council.
J. Flowering plants are encouraged.
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K. Television sets are permitted with a building permit and electrical permit.
L. Heaters are permitted with a building permit, electrical and plumbing
permit.
M. No queueing is permitted on any encroachment areas.
1. No dine-in restaurant shall permit the congregating or lining up of
customers in any public right-of-way. A “dine-in restaurant” means a
restaurant that provides customers the option to dine on the site of the
restaurant. The congregating or lining up of customers outside a dine-
in restaurant, in any manner, on sidewalks or other public rights of
way is prohibited.
2. Unless no table is available, a dine-in restaurant must immediately seat
a customer in its outdoor dining area if the customer is dining on-site.
In the event no table is available, the restaurant staff shall ask the
customer to wait in a vehicle or at a location away from the restaurant
premises.
3. Dine-in restaurants shall implement a phone reservation or call-back
system that notifies customers via text, phone call, or other method
once a table has become available. No customer shall be permitted in
the dining area until the customer has been notified by the restaurant
that he or she can be seated.
4. Restaurant staff shall be responsible for instructing customers not to
form lines or congregate in abutting public areas while waiting to be
seated.
5. One host/hostess podium located outside the encroachment area is
permitted per business as follows:
a. The podium shall be a maximum of 30” wide (length), 30” deep,
and 48” high. One single-pole umbrella, without advertising, attached
to the podium to shield the employee from the elements is permitted;
no portion of an umbrella shall be less than eight feet (8’) above the
sidewalk. Identification of the business name and menu board may be
affixed to the podium provided the dimensions above are not
exceeded. Display or sales of merchandise from the podium is not
permitted. Any podium that does not comply with these standards shall
be located within the encroachment area at all times.
b. Podiums placed outside the encroachment area shall be located
adjacent to the perimeter of the encroachment area in an approved
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location on the Encroachment Permit site plan. The podium shall be
placed within the encroachment area or inside the business during
hours that the business is closed.
6. Portable heaters located outside the encroachment area shall be limited
to one heater per 15 feet of linear frontage on the Plaza, provided that
heaters need not be spaced at 15-foot intervals. Heaters placed outside
the encroachment area shall be located adjacent to the perimeter of the
encroachment area in an approved location on the Encroachment Permit
site plan. All heaters shall be placed within the encroachment area or
inside the business during hours that the business is closed.
V. STANDARDS OF OPERATION
A. Restaurant management is responsible for running and operating the
outdoor dining area and shall not delegate or assign that responsibility.
Outdoor dining areas shall be continuously supervised by management.
Patrons are prohibited from disturbing customers or passersby on the
adjacent right-of-way by loud, boisterous, and unreasonable noise,
offensive words or disruptive behavior.
B. Restaurant management shall keep the outdoor dining area clear of litter,
food scraps, and soiled dishes and utensils at all times. Trash receptacles
shall be provided in outdoor dining areas used for consuming take-out
items.
C. At the end of each business day, establishments are required to clean
(sweep and wash) the area in and around the outdoor dining area and
remove the debris to a closed receptacle. No debris shall be swept,
washed, or blown into the sidewalk, gutter or street in conformance with
the City’s NPDES regulations.
D. Televisions shall not be operated with audio.
E. If disposable materials are used, the establishment shall comply with all
applicable City recycling programs.
F. Plants shall be properly maintained and stressed or dying plants shall be
promptly replaced. Because plant fertilizers contain materials that can
stain the pavement, water drainage from any plants onto the adjacent right-
of-way shall not be allowed. Potted plants shall have saucers or other
suitable systems to retain seepage and be elevated to allow for air flow of
at least one inch (1”) between saucer and sidewalk.
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G. Awnings and umbrellas shall be washed whenever they are dirty and, in
any event, no less than two times each year.
H. All plans and permits for the outdoor dining area approved by the City
shall be kept on the premises for inspection at all times when the
establishment is open for business.
I. Outdoor dining areas shall be operated in a manner that meets all
requirements of the Los Angeles County Health Department and other
applicable regulations.
J. Upon termination of the Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit, the
Permittee shall immediately remove the barriers around the outdoor dining
area, return the sidewalk to its original condition, and remove all personal
property, furnishings, and equipment from the sidewalk. Any personal
property remaining on the premises shall be removed pursuant to the laws
of the State of California.
K. All existing CUP provisions for the adjoining commercial establishment
shall be enforced within the encroachment area. Noise, hours of operation
and other city requirements shall be strictly enforced as if the
encroachment area were an extension of the permittee's place of business.
If the encroachment permit requirements should not agree with the CUP
requirements the stricter of the two requirements shall prevail.
L. The allowable hours of operation within the outdoor encroachment area
shall be consistent with the CUP requirements for a particular permittee.
City Council will have the option to extend these hours for special events.
City Council may extend or reduce these hours.
VI. INSURANCE
A. The Applicant shall obtain and maintain in force during the life of the
Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit comprehensive general liability,
broad form property damage and blanket contractual liability insurance in
a combined single limit amount, per claim and aggregate, of at least two
million dollars ($2,000,000) covering the applicant’s operation on the
sidewalk. Such insurance shall name, on a Special Endorsement form, the
City, its elected, appointed boards, officers, agents and employees as
additional insureds. A Certificate of Insurance shall contain provisions that
prohibit cancellation, modification, or lapse without thirty (30) days prior
written notice to the City. Both the Certificate of Insurance and the
completed standard Special Endorsement form shall be submitted with the
completed application for an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit.
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B. The Applicant shall obtain and maintain in force during the life of the
Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit Worker’s Compensation insurance
with statutory limits, and employer’s liability insurance with limits of not
less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident.
C. Comprehensive general liability policy shall provide coverage for all of
the Applicant’s outdoor operations and facilities whether or not within the
encroachment area.
D. The Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers,
employees and agents from and against all claims, causes of action,
liabilities and damages for injuries to persons and property, including
reasonable costs of defense and attorney fees, arising from the Applicant’s
encroachment on City property, including but not limited to the
Applicant’s negligent or wrongful acts, errors or omissions in the
construction, erection, operation and continued maintenance of the
encroachment in its location. The Applicant shall promptly pay the
amount of any judgment rendered against City, its officers, employees and
agents for any such indemnified claims, and reasonable costs and attorney
fees incurred by City in the defense of such claims.
VII. ENFORCEMENT
A. Notice of violation of the outdoor dining design standards or standards of
operation shall be made in writing to the Permittee by any Code
Enforcement Officer, Public Works Inspector, Building Inspector, Police
Department Official, or Fire Department Official of the City. A copy of
the notice shall be filed with the Public Works Director. The Permittee
shall immediately cure the violation upon receipt of notice. If the
violation is not cured within ten (10) days after issuance of the notice to
the Permittee, the Director may suspend or revoke the Encroachment
Permit.
B. The Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit is in the nature of a revocable
license, and is revocable at will by the City. The Public Works Director
may revoke an Outdoor Dining Encroachment Permit upon thirty (30)
days written notice. with or without cause. The Director’s decision may
be appealed to the City Council pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 12
of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. The City Council’s decision shall
be final.
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ESTABLISHING PERMANENT LANE RECONFIGURATIONS AND BIKE LANES
ON HERMOSA AVENUE AND PIER AVENUE, CLOSING A PORTION OF
PUBLIC STREET CONNECTING GREENWICH VILLAGE TO HERMOSA
AVENUE, AND FINDING THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, On June 9, 2020, the Hermosa Beach City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 20-1410U, Implementing a Temporary Permit for Outdoor
Dining/Seating and Outdoor Retail Display to Assist in the Reopening of
Restaurants, Food, and Retail Establishments during COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, On July 14, 2020, the City Council extended the provisions of
Ordinance No. 20-1410U until at least January 13, 2021, in light of the ongoing
pandemic, and directed City staff to work with a traffic engineering consultant to
develop options for closing parking and vehicle lanes on the downtown sections
of Hermosa and Pier Avenues that would encourage foot traffic and expand
socially distanced outdoor dining and retail opportunities in the public right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, On August 25, 2020, the City Council approved a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to close parts of public streets on a temporary basis
and, specifically, a section of Greenwich Village to allow the North End Bar and
Grill to have outdoor dining; and
WHEREAS, On September 8, 2020, the City Council authorized plans to
temporarily close one lane of vehicular traffic in each direction on Pier Avenue,
between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive, and plans to temporarily close
vehicular traffic the northbound and southbound # 2 travel lanes (closest to the
curb) on Hermosa Avenue from the 800 block at 8th Street to the 1300 block at
14th street to facilitate outdoor recreational and economic activity in the City’s
downtown area on a temporary basis and add a Class 2 Bike Lane in both
directions throughout this project area; and
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WHEREAS, The lane closures were necessary to facilitate outdoor economic
and recreational activity in compliance with County Health Officer Orders to
reduce the spread of COVID-19. Implementation of the Order was thus exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the statutory
exemption for actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency (Public
Resources Code § 21080(b)(4); CEQA Guideline § 15269(c)) and the categorical
exemption for minor temporary use of land (CEQA Guideline § 15304(e)); and
WHEREAS, In October 2021, City Council directed staff to develop
permanent versions of the temporary extended outdoor dining and lane
reconfiguration programs implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, City staff has worked with traffic engineering professionals to
determine that these permanent lane reconfigurations, street closures, and
bicycle lanes are an acceptable and desirable complement to the proposed
permanent outdoor dining program; and
WHEREAS, the City has studied the environmental impacts of the project
and has declared that the proposed temporary project is categorically exempt
under CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the recitals set forth
above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference; and
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the following:
A.The closure of one lane of vehicular traffic in each direction on Pier
Avenue, between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive;
B. The closure of the northbound and southbound # 2 travel lanes (closest
to the curb) of vehicular traffic on Hermosa Avenue from the 800 block at 8th
Street to the 1300 block at 14th street;
C. The addition of a Class 2 Bike Lane in both directions throughout the
project area; and
D. The closure of parts of public streets connecting Greenwich Village
to Hermosa Ave.
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The closures and bike lane additions are detailed in the attached Exhibit “A” is
incorporated into this Resolution.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or word of this resolution is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
remaining provisions of this resolution.
SECTION 4. Environmental Review. The proposed project is Categorically
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as defined in Section
15300 of the CEQA Guidelines, as follow:
The Lane Reconfiguration component of the project is exempt in accordance
with Section 15301 which addresses minor alteration of existing public facilities;
and Section 15304 which addresses minor alterations to public land. More
specifically, the following two subcategories of exemption both apply.
15301(c) – Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and
pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the
purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of
bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share
facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes,
pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not
create additional automobile lanes.
15304(h) – The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.
Environmental analysis in support of these exemptions is attached as Exhibit “B”
and is incorporated into this resolution.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution which
shall be effective upon its adoption. .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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Exhibit B
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OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM
Supplemental Environmental Analysis
In addition to identifying the project’s exemption status under CEQA, City Staff and
consultants reviewed the proposed project’s potential to result in adverse environmental
effects, guided by the topics of the Initial Study checklist derived from Appendix G of the
CEQA Guidelines. The Initial Study checklist is used by the City to determine the
potential for environmental effects and the possible need for an Environmental Impact
Report or other forms of CEQA documentation.
A. Direct physical Impacts
Impacts of proposed projects are of two types – construction related impacts and
operational (post-construction) impacts. Most construction-related impacts are avoided
if the project results in no, or minimal, subsurface disturbance of soils, grading or
excavation, as is the case with the proposed Outdoor Dining Program. Because the
project will not result in substantial subsurface disturbance, it will not significantly affect
any of the following natural or cultural resources considered under CEQA:
▪Geology & Soils
▪Biological Resources
▪Hydrology & Water Quality
▪Wildlife
▪Agriculture & Forestry
▪Cultural Resources (including Historical & Paleontological Resources)
▪Tribal Resources
▪Mineral Resources
None of these resources will be impacted by the project as a result of either
construction-related or operational impacts.
B. Impacts to Services, Facilities, Utilities and Housing
A small group of potential impacts addressed under CEQA relate to adverse effects on
public services (police and fire), utilities (water, waste water, storm drain), public
facilities (parks, schools, libraries) and housing. Impacts to these resources result when
a project introduces a substantial number of new residents into the local population, or a
substantial number of additional employees, or otherwise create s an increased demand
for these services. Although the outdoor dining project has the potential to result in a
minor increase in seating capacity at local restaurants, a potential incremental increase
in patronage will not substantially increase the demand for services, or in the capacity of
public utilities or facilities, or result in a substantial increase in housing demand. Nor will
the project directly impact public facilities or utilities physically, either during construction
or as an effect of their long-term operation. Avoidance of any physical impact is assured
through the project’s provision that the use does not obstruct access to public utilities
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and infrastructure for emergency or maintenance purposes (See Project
Characteristics).
C. Conflicts with Land Use Plans, Policies and Regulations
Impact assessment under CEQA considers a project’s potential conflict with any land
use plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding an environmental
effect. The proposed project poses no such conflict and thus avoids this category of
potential impact.
D. Transportation and Traffic
The evaluation of potential impacts related to transportation (including traffic) under
CEQA is limited to four topics:
(1)Will the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the
circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
The lane configuration component of the project propose s to modify lanes in specific
road segments. Rather than conflict with programs, plans, ordinances or policies
addressing the circulation system, the project implements policies of Goal 3 of PLAN
Hermosa’s Mobility Element, including Policy 3.1 Enhance public right -of-ways, Policy
3.6 Complete bicycle network, Policy 3.8 Encourage shared streets, and Policy 3.10
Require ADA standards. Consistent with its goal to improve safety for multimodal traffic,
the project will result in the addition of approximately 7,000 linear feet of new Class II
bike lanes available for electric and conventional bicycles and other wheeled devices,
and new on-street ADA accessible parking spaces with associated signage and
pavement markings.
(2)Will the project result in a significant increase in vehicle miles travelled?
Based on screening thresholds recommended by the Governor’s Office of Pla nning and
Research1, a project that consists of less than 50,000 square feet of retail use (including
retail restaurants) will not have a significant impact related to vehicle miles travelled
(VMT) and is too small to warrant a technical analysis of VMT impacts. The proposed
project has a maximum square footage of 9,500 square feet, well below the
recommended screening threshold.
(3)Will the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature?
The proposed lane reconfigurations are identical to those that have been put in place
under the temporary outdoor dining program. They were designed by the City’s traffic
engineer to avoid the creation of any hazardous conditions.
1 Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), 2018, Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts
in CEQA. https://opr.ca.gov/docs/20180416-743_Technical_Advisory_4.16.18.pdf
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(4) Will the project result in inadequate emergency access?
The City’s traffic engineer has determined that the proposed lane reconfigurations with
their reduction in vehicular travel lanes will not result in inadequate emergency access
at any of the proposed locations, or along any designated emergency route.
Traffic Issues Raised by the Public
In addition to the questions posed by CEQA, the supplemental environmental analysis
addressed comments received from the public. In correspondence received by City
Staff in June 2022, a Hermosa Beach resident, speaking of the temporary outdoor
dining program, asserted that “the Pier Avenue Lane Reduction Project has shifted
more and more commercial and commuter traffic into residential neighborhoods and
turned 27th street into a defacto truck-route serving the plaza area businesses.” To
respond to this concern, City Staff and consultants performed a technical analysis
focused on the question of traffic diverting from downtown as a result of the temporary
lane reductions and impacting other areas in the city. The study investigated potential
diversion effects throughout the city, but also specifically investigated the question of
traffic diversion impacting the segment of 27th Street between Hermosa Avenue and
Morningside Drive. The study also analyzed the potential for the proposed project to
induce significant traffic diversion under future conditions with the project and regional
background traffic considered.
The analysis examined trip distribution along primary and secondary routes for trips
travelling to or from Downtown and found that 27th Street experienced a 1% decrease in
distribution of downtown trips from 2019 (prior to lane reconfigurations) to 2021 (with
lane reconfigurations in place). Total vehicular activity on 27th Street decreased by
approximately 15% from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021. These observations lead the
traffic engineers to conclude that lane reductions are not contributing significant traffic
diversions onto secondary routes and 27th Street, and are not likely to do so as a result
of the proposed project. The full technical analysis is provided in Appendix A (Fehr &
Peers, January 2023).
E. Noise Impacts
A technical noise study was conducted to identify the potential for the project to result in
significant impacts from roadway noise (increased traffic) or from noises related to
outdoor dining. The study identified future noise levels on nine roadway segments, eight
of which were selected because they serve the downtown area where most of the areas
proposed to be eligible for outdoor dining are located. The study found that roadway
noise with the maximum allowable outdoor dining (worst case) and lane
reconfigurations in place, and with future background region al traffic conditions in place,
would increase 0.1 dBA CNEL or less, at a distance of 30 feet from the roadway
centerline, when compared to the baseline conditions of 2019 when outdoor dining and
lane reconfigurations were not in place. In the case of the ninth roadway segment, 27th
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Street west of Morningside Drive, the study found that roadway noise will decrease by
an estimated 0.0 to 0.1 dBA, compared to 2019 baseline conditions.
Potential noise sources associated with outdoor dining activities include noise
generated by outdoor restaurant patrons conversing, potentially at high volumes and/or
in large groups. The study identified the potential noise level under extreme worst case
conditions (40 persons dining together and all talking at once) and determined that the
City’s exterior noise standard of 65 CNEL would not be exceeded under those
conditions at a distance of 20 feet. City Staff has determined that no proposed dining
areas are within 20 feet of a residence or residential property line.
The proposed project explicitly prohibits amplified or live music from being audible
beyond outdoor dining areas. Televisions may be allowed, but only with audio turned
off. These restrictions ensure the project will not adversely impact the acoustic
environment.
The technical noise study (MD Acoustics, April 2023a) is provided in Appendix A.
F. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Impacts
A technical assessment was performed to evaluate the project’s potential to result in
significant impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and energy
consumption. The study found that the project’s air quality emissions are well below the
AQMD’s significance thresholds (7% or less of threshold levels for criteria pollutants)
and that the project is well below screening thresholds for significant contributions to
greenhouse gas emissions. The project was found not to have impacts related to
excessive or wasteful energy consumption. The technical study (MD Acoustics, April
2023b) is provided in Appendix A.
G. Visual Resources
Neither the proposed lane reconfigurations nor the dining decks and their related
features (planters, umbrellas, heaters, podiums, tables and chairs, etc.) are large
enough in scale individually or cumulatively to substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of public views, or significantly obstruct scenic vistas from any of the
prominent public viewpoints identified in PLAN Hermosa. Overhead objects (poles,
posts, canopies, signs, etc.) are restricted in height to 8 feet above ground level.
H. Cumulative Impacts
For all categories of potential environmental effects considered by CEQA, the proposed
Outdoor Dining Project has no environmental effect or, in some cases, a very minimal
effect that is well below thresholds of a significant impact. Based on this environmental
assessment and the supporting technical studies prepared to evaluate the project’s
impacts, there is sufficient substantial evidence to support the statement that the project
would not trigger significance thresholds even if it were 2 to 3 times greater in
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magnitude (square footage) than proposed. Its contribution to cumulative potential
cumulative effects on the environment is non-substantial and not significant.
I. Summary
In summary, the proposed Outdoor Dining Program does not have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to decrease below self - sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the numbe r or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of
major periods of California history or prehistory. Nor will the project jeopardize long-term
environmental goals in favor of short-term environmental goals, being consistent with
the long-term goals established by the City as reflected in the General Plan.
The project as proposed and with implementation of all standard conditions of approval
and compliance with proposed City ordinances, resolutions and guidelines will have no
significant impacts to humans, directly or indirectly. Nor does the project have impacts
which are cumulatively considerable.
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In defining activities that are categorically exempt, CEQA does not assert that activities
conforming to the exemption categories of Section 15300 will have no impacts. Rather,
CEQA’s categorical exemption provision establishes as a matter of law that imp acts of
categorically exempt projects are effectively de minimus and the Secretary for
Resources has found that they do not have a significant effect on the environment . As
such they require no further analysis, documentation or disclosure.
The supplemental analysis performed for this project is above and beyond the
requirements of CEQA, especially for a project of this scale and which causes no
substantial disturbance to the physical environment. It was conducted by Staff to
facilitate a clear and transparent understanding of the CEQA determination for the
project, and to address questions raised in public testimony related to potential effects
of the City’s temporary outdoor dining program and the CEQA process that would
accompany the proposed permanent outdoor dining project.
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Memorandum
Date: February 21, 2023
To: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Programs Manager– City of Hermosa Beach
Ed Almanza, Ed Almanza & Associates
From: Sean Reseigh, Senior Transportation Planner, and Michael Kennedy, Principal – Fehr & Peers
Subject: CEQA Transportation Assessment for City of Hermosa Beach Outdoor Dining
Program
LB22-0029.02
Introduction
This memorandum documents Fehr & Peers’ evaluation of the potential for significant
transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) associated with the
City of Hermosa Beach’s proposed outdoor dining program in Downtown Hermosa Beach.
Project Description
The City of Hermosa Beach’s proposed outdoor dining program would allow for permanent
outdoor dining primarily along Pier and Hermosa Avenues (“proposed Project”). Temporary pilot
outdoor dining was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the proposed
permanent outdoor dining program, a cap of 9,500 square feet Citywide of outdoor dining use
would be implemented. These uses would be associated with existing restaurants and incidental
to their existing operations. The location of potential outdoor dining is expected to primarily
continue to be in Downtown Hermosa Beach, where 87% of the commercially zones parcels are
located. However, up to 13% of the total commercially zoned parcels are located outside of
Downtown Hermosa Beach, so a limited amount of outdoor dining could be located in other parts
of the City. Due to the concentration of outdoor dining expected in Downtown relative to other
parts of the City, this impact analysis is focused on the evaluation of travel to/from Downtown, as
it constitutes the highest potential for significant transportation impacts associated with outdoor
dining. Outside of Downtown, any outdoor dining is expected to be very limited in nature, and
therefore, unlikely to have any significant transportation impacts under CEQA. Outdoor dining is
expected to primarily continue to occur in converted on-street parking spaces.
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CEQA Transportation Evaluation
Impact Criteria
Pursuant to Appendix G of the CEQA guidelines, impacts to transportation would be considered
significant if the proposed Project were found to:
1. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy (PPOP) addressing the circulation
system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
2. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b). CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) includes the criteria for analyzing transportation
impacts for land use projects, as follows: Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) exceeding an
applicable threshold of significance may indicate a significant impact.
3. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).
4. Result in inadequate emergency access.
Impact Analysis
The following details the qualitative evaluation of the proposed Project under these impact
criteria.
Criterion 1: Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy
The proposed Project is not expected to conflict with any local or regional programs, plans,
ordinances or policies when adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Criterion 2: Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)
The ultimate level of vehicle miles travelled generated by the proposed Project will depend on the
types of restaurant uses that apply for and are granted approval for outdoor dining, as well as
whether or not they are locally or regionally serving uses, which would affect mode choice (how
many drive, take transit, bike or walk to a use), as well as the average vehicle trip length.
Guidance from the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) in the Technical Advisory on
Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA 1 provides recommended screening thresholds to
determine whether VMT analysis would be required, based on project characteristics, including:
• Locally serving retail
• Small project
• Transit Priority Area (TPA)
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• Low VMT Area
The proposed Project is expected to qualify for the locally serving retail screening criteria as
discussed below. It is not expected to qualify for small project or TPA screening, and low VMT
area screening applies only to office and residential uses.
As recommended by OPR, 50,000 square feet of retail uses can be considered locally serving.
Locally serving retail may include specialty retail, shopping center, grocery store, pharmacy,
financial services/banks, fitness center or health club, restaurant, and café. According to OPR’s
Guidance, the proposed Project is considered locally serving and presumed to have a less than
significant impact related to VMT, and no further quantitative VMT analysis is required.
Criterion 3: Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature
The proposed Project will not alter street design, it will simply allow for the continuation of the
temporary outdoor dining program on a permanent basis. Consistent with the temporary outdoor
dining program, this will occur primarily within on-street parking stalls, which will be protected by
jersey barriers, or other traffic safety devices subject to the approval of the City’s Traffic Engineer
to ensure safe separation between outdoor diners and vehicles on City roadways. Outdoor dining
areas will not impede on sight distance for motorists and pedestrians, as protective jersey barriers
are lower than the height of drivers and pedestrian lines of sight. Therefore, the proposed
Project’s impact under this criterion will be less than significant.
Criterion 4: Result in inadequate emergency access.
The proposed project will not alter street design or parcel access that could affect emergency
access. It will solely modify existing on-street parking stalls to allow for outdoor dining, which will
have no effect on access. Additionally, the proposed Project will add negligible traffic volumes to
roadways in the City as further detailed below. Therefore, the proposed Project’s impact under
this criterion will be less than significant.
Proposed Project Trip Generation
While a quantitative VMT impact analysis is not needed because the proposed Project can be
screened as locally serving, to support CEQA impact analyses associated with air quality and noise
impact areas, Fehr & Peers prepared trip generation estimates for the proposed Project. The
ultimate trip generation will vary based on the types of restaurant uses that apply for and are
approved for permanent outdoor dining under this program. The Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, was used to estimate daily and AM and PM
peak hour trips reflecting the different restaurant uses that are present in Downtown Hermosa
Beach. They include:
• Fast Casual Restaurant (example: Chipotle on Pacific Coast Highway)
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• Fine Dining Restaurant (example: Zane’s on Pier Avenue)
• High Turnover- Sit Down Restaurant (example: Fritto Misto on Pier Avenue
• Drinking Place (example: Hennessey’s Tavern on Pier Plaza)
Table 1 presents the daily and AM and PM peak hour estimates for the proposed Project.
Scenario 1 presents the worst-case trip generation estimates for the proposed Project, assuming
that 100% of the 9,500 square feet of outdoor dining are associated with the High-Turnover Sit
Down Restaurant trip rate, which has the highest daily trip rate compared with the other
restaurant categories. Daily trip generation estimates for this scenario are 1,072 trips, with 96 trips
in the AM peak hour, and 91 trips in the PM peak hour. In addition to using the highest trip rate,
this analysis likely also overestimates the number of trips because it does not account for
potential walk/bike access to Downtown Hermosa Beach, or for visitors to the coastal zone also
choosing to patronize a local restaurant, which would both result in reduced trip generation
compared with standard ITE rates. Additionally, because outdoor dining uses will be incidental to
existing indoor restaurants, they are unlikely to generate vehicle trips at the level of trip
generation accounted for in ITE rates. However, the numbers are presented here for a potential
worst-case trip generation estimate.
Scenario 2 presents a more realistic scenario with the variety of restaurant use types in Hermosa
Beach. For this scenario, the spit is assumed to be equal across the four categories. As with
Scenario 1, it is still expected to be an overestimation of potential vehicle trips, as it does not
account for walk/bike access and internalization of trips from visitors to the coastal zone. Daily
trip generation for this scenario is 749 trips, with 30 AM peak hour and 102 PM peak hour trips.
Table 1: Proposed Project Daily AM and PM Peak Hour Trip Generation Estimates
[a] Source: Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation 11th Edition, analysis by Fehr &
Peers, 2023, StreetLight Data, 2022.
Proposed Project Trip Assignment
In order to estimate the worst-case trip generation estimates on roadways used to access
Downtown Hermosa Beach, Fehr & Peers used StreetLight Data, a cell phone based origin
destination data set to evaluate the share of total travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach on
various roadways. Due to changes in transportation conditions over the COVID-19 pandemic, data
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for Summer 2019, 2020 and 2021 were analyzed to determine if there were varying travel patterns
across those years. Table 2 presents the percentage share of total travel to/from Downtown
Hermosa Beach at nine study locations on 27th Street, 8th Street, Hermosa Avenue, Manhattan
Avenue, Monterey Boulevard, and Pier Avenue. While the table presents the minor variations in
the StreetLight Data share of travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach over the three years
analyzed, Summer 2021 is considered the most typical, as most businesses had reopened from
the temporary closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, Summer 2021
distribution was used to estimate trips on the study locations.
Table 3 details the worst-case daily proposed Project-only trips expected at each of these study
locations. They were estimated by applying the 2021 StreetLight Data trip distribution percentage
to daily trip generation for Scenarios 1 and 2. Pier and Hermosa Avenues are expected to carry
the vast majority of trips to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach associated with outdoor dining. The
other corridors will experience negligible increases in trips per day. To be conservative 100% of
the outdoor dining is assumed to occur in Downtown Hermosa Beach in order to estimate the
worst-case traffic volume increases that could occur on roadway segments in the City.
Table 2: StreetLight Data Daily Distribution of Travel to/from Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location
Summer 2019
Daily % of Total Travel
Summer 2020
Daily % of Total Travel
Summer 2021
Daily % of Total Travel
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 7.0% 5.9% 6.2%
2. 8th Street (west of Valley 7.4% 7.2% 6.0%
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 17.2% 16.9% 17.1%
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 21.7% 22.7% 22.6%
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 2.9% 1.6% 2.0%
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 2.5% 2.0% 2.1%
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 2.2% 2.0% 1.6%
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 3.0% 2.3% 2.5%
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 36.1% 39.4% 39.9%
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023, StreetLight Data, 2022.
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Table 3: Proposed Project Daily Trips on Corridors Serving Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location Scenario 1 Daily Project Only Trips Scenario 2 Daily Project Only Trips
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 64 44
2. 8th Street (west of Valley 61 42
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 174 122
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 230 161
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 21 15
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 22 15
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 16 11
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 25 18
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 405 283
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023
Baseline + Project ADT Volumes
In order to estimate pre-project (2019) pre-pandemic baseline conditions, StreetLight Data were
used to estimate average daily traffic (ADT) for 2019, as no in-field collected traffic counts were
available for pre-pandemic conditions.
StreetLight Data applies proprietary machine-learning algorithms to measure travel patterns and
makes them available on-demand via StreetLight InSight®, the world’s first SaaS platform for
mobility. StreetLight provides powerful analyses for a wide variety of transportation studies
including volume, counts, Origin-Destination (O-D) and more. StreetLight algorithmically
transforms trillions of location data points into contextualized, aggregated, and normalized travel
pattern data to deliver unique insights into how vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, and bus and rail
passengers move on virtually every road and Census Block. StreetLight Data collects all its
transportation data as Location Based Services (LBS) data which are services based on the location
of a mobile device. They obtain “low fidelity” cell phone data scrubbed of all Personally
Identifiable Information (PII), and pair it with data with “high fidelity” data from GPS devices.
StreetLight Data were used to estimate ADT for summer (July & August) weekend days in 2019.
ADT on the study segments are presented in Table 4, which also includes proposed Project trips,
and the expected percent change in daily traffic volumes associated with the proposed Project. As
shown in the table, under Scenario 1, the maximum change in daily segment traffic volumes
change is expected to be approximately 2.3%. Under Scenario 2, the maximum change is
approximately 1.6%.
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Cumulative Conditions
In order to assess the potential for increased traffic volumes under cumulative conditions, Fehr &
Peers reviewed the traffic analysis conducted for the P LAN Hermosa environmental impact report.
Based on analysis from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) forecasting model, as well as the modelling conducting for PLAN
Hermosa, regional traffic volumes are not expected to increase, as land use patterns change to
focus more on urban infill housing, as the regional transportation network is developed, and as
transportation demand management (TDM) measures become more commonplace. As noted in
the PLAN Hermosa Drafty EIR, “PLAN Hermosa would guide future development and reuse
projects in the city in a manner that would not increase overall demand for travel within Hermosa
Beach… Regional population and employment growth will not result in increased vehicular travel
demand.”2 Therefore, the Baseline plus Project traffic volumes contained in this memorandum
represent the expected worst-case scenario.
While the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR noted that vehicular travel demand is expected to reduce
Citywide, due to some localized travel pattern changes, the PLAN Hermosa EIR projected an
increase in peak hour traffic volumes at the intersection of Manhattan Avenue & 27th Street.
However, PLAN Hermosa would reduce traffic volumes at that location compared to the Future
without PLAN Hermosa scenario. Appendix G to the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR includes peak hour
traffic volume changes at study intersections. The primary change to traffic volumes forecast in
the PLAN Hermosa Draft EIR were on the eastbound left movement, so most of the increased
volumes would not travel on 27th Street, and instead would continue northbound on Manhattan
Avenue. Therefore, even under Cumulative conditions, traffic volumes on 27th Street west of
Morningside Drive are not expected to substantially increase.
While not needed for CEQA transportation impact analysis, the volumes provided in this
memorandum serve as input data for the air quality and noise impact analysis of the proposed
Project.
2 PLAN Hermosa Draft Environmental Impact Report, City of Hermosa Beach, 2016. Page 4.14-45. Accessed 2/20/23 from https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/8538/637001018228830000
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Table 4: Baseline plus Proposed Project Daily Trips on Corridors Serving Downtown Hermosa Beach
Study Corridor Location
Baseline (2019)
ADT
Scenario 1 Project Only ADT
Scenario 2 Project Only ADT
Baseline + Scenario 1 ADT
Baseline + Scenario 2 ADT
Scenario 1 Delta (%) Scenario 2 Delta (%)
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside) 8,081 64 44 8,145 8,125 0.8% 0.5%
2. 8th Street (west of Valley) 6,256 61 42 6,317 6,298 1.0% 0.7%
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th) 14,466 174 122 14,640 14,588 1.2% 0.8%
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th) 15,003 230 161 15,233 15,164 1.5% 1.1%
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier) 2,334 21 15 2,355 2,349 0.9% 0.6%
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier) 2,121 22 15 2,143 2,136 1.0% 0.7%
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier) 3,839 16 11 3,855 3,850 0.4% 0.3%
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier) 4,014 25 18 4,039 4,032 0.6% 0.4%
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley) 17,563 405 283 17,968 17,846 2.3% 1.6%
Source: Fehr & Peers, 2023
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To: Ed Almanza & Associates
From: MD Acoustics, LLLC
Subject: Hermosa Beach Downtown Outdoor Dining Project –Focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas,
and Energy Impact Evaluation, City of Hermosa Beach, CA
MD Acoustics, LLC (MD) has completed a focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact
Evaluation for the proposed Hermosa Beach Downtown Post-Pilot Installation Vehicular Changes Project
located in the City of Hermosa Beach, California. The purpose of this focused study is to evaluate the air
quality and greenhouse gas operational emissions as well as energy consumption of the proposed project,
and to compare projected emissions and energy consumption to the relevant thresholds of significance. A
list of definitions and terminology is located in Appendix A.
1.0 Project Description
The project proposes that certain commercial establishments may provide outdoor dining in public right-
of-way areas (including on-street parking areas and sidewalks) in the downtown area of Hermosa Beach.
The project would reconfigure travel lanes to accommodate areas where outdoor dining would be
allowed and to provide lanes for bicycles and other zero-emission modes of transportation.
2.0 AQ/GHG Thresholds of Significance
2.1 AQ Significance Thresholds
Project emissions were compared to both regional and localized SCAQMD’s thresholds of significance for
operational emissions1,2.
2.2 GHG Significance Thresholds
The project emissions were compared to the SCAQMD’s 3,000 MTCO2e draft threshold for all land uses3.
3.0 Evaluation Procedure/Methodology
MD utilized the latest version of CalEEMod (2022.1) to calculate the operational emissions from the
project site4. The project was modeled to be operational in 2023. Regional emissions were based on an
increase of 1,018 trips per day, based on the maximum scenario generated by the traffic analysis from
Fehr & Peers, with a ten-mile trip length for a conservative estimate, and localized emissions were based
on a two-mile trip length to approximately cover the project area twice. As stated by Fehr & Peers, the
project is not anticipated to increase traffic regionally, and the estimates used in this analysis are a worst-
case scenario. CalEEmod defaults were utilized. Assumptions and output calculations are provided in
Appendix C.
1 https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/scaqmd-air-quality-significance-thresholds.pdf
2 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/ceqa/air-quality-analysis-handbook/localized-significance-thresholds
3 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/regulations/ceqa/air-quality-analysis-handbook/ghg-significance-thresholds/page/2
4 https://www.caleemod.com/
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4.0 Local Ambient Conditions
The project site is located in South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) in the Southwest Coastal Los Angeles Source
Receptor Area (SRA) 35. The nearest air monitoring station to the project site is the Los Angeles-
Westchester Parkway Monitoring Station. Historical air quality data for the vicinity can be found both at
CARB and SCAQMD’s websites6,7. Temperature and historical precipitation data can be found at the
Western Regional Climate Center (WRCC)8.
5.0 Findings
The following outlines the emissions for the project:
5.1 Regional Operational Emissions
The operating emissions were based on year 2023, which is the anticipated opening year for the project.
The number of trips was based on the transportation assessment from Fehr & Peers9 and a trip length of
10 miles.
The summer and winter emissions created by the proposed project’s long-term operations were
calculated and the highest emissions from either summer or winter are summarized in Table 1. The data in
Table 1 shows that the operational emissions for the project would not exceed the SCAQMD’s regional
significance thresholds.
Table 1: Regional Significance – Operational Emissions (lbs/day)
Activity
Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Mobile Sources2 4.00 3.47 38.60 0.08 2.89 0.56
SCAQMD Thresholds 55 55 550 150 150 55
Exceeds Threshold? No No No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1
2 Mobile sources consist of emissions from vehicles and road dust.
5.2 Localized Operational Emissions
Table 2 indicates that the local operational emission would not exceed the LST thresholds at the nearest
sensitive receptors, located adjacent to the project. This was based on trip lengths of two miles and
localized significance thresholds for a 25-meter distance to the nearest sensitive receptor and a one-acre
project size, which is a highly conservative comparison as the project is spread over more than 100 acres
across Hermosa Beach. Therefore, the project will not result in significant Localized Operational emissions.
5 https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/map-of-monitoring-areas.pdf?sfvrsn=6
6 https://www.aqmd.gov/home/library/air-quality-data-studies/historical-data-by-year
7 https://www.arb.ca.gov/adam/
8 https://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/Climsmsca.html
9 Fehr & Peers. CEQA Transportation Assessment for City of Hermosa Beach Outdoor Dining Program. February 21, 2023.
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Table 2: Localized Significance –Operational Emissions (lbs/day)
Phase
On-Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
NOx CO PM10 PM2.5
Mobile Sources2 0.69 7.72 0.58 0.11
SCAQMD Threshold2 91 664 1 1
Exceeds Threshold? No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: Calculated from CalEEMod and SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Look-up Tables for one-acre, to be conservative, in Southwest Coastal Los Angeles
Source Receptor Area (SRA 3).
2 The nearest sensitive receptors are the residential uses located along the multiple routes being studied; therefore, the 25-meter threshold was
utilized.
5.3 GHG Emissions
Table 3 outlines the construction and operational GHG emissions for the project. The project’s emissions
are below (1,386 MTCO2e) the SCAQMD’s draft screening threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e for all land uses and;
therefore, the impact is less than significant.
Table 3: Opening Year Project-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Category
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons/Year)1
Bio-CO2 NonBio-CO2 CO2 CH4 N2O CO2e
Mobile Sources4 0.00 1,365.00 1,365.00 0.07 0.06 1,386.00
SCAQMD Draft Screening Threshold 3,000
Exceeds Threshold? No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1
4 Mobile sources consist of GHG emissions from vehicles.
5.4 CO Hotspot Analysis
CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor
vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a
roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential local air quality impacts. Local air quality
impacts can be assessed by comparing future without and with project CO levels to the State and Federal
CO standards which can be found from the CARB website.10
To determine if the proposed project could cause emission levels in excess of the CO standards, a
sensitivity analysis is typically conducted to determine the potential for CO “hot spots” at a number of
intersections in the general project vicinity. Because of reduced speeds and vehicle queuing, “hot spots”
potentially can occur at high traffic volume intersections with a Level of Service E or worse.
Micro-scale air quality emissions have traditionally been analyzed in environmental documents where the
air basin was a non-attainment area for CO. However, the SCAQMD has demonstrated in the CO
attainment redesignation request to EPA that there are no “hot spots” anywhere in the air basin, even at
intersections with much higher volumes, much worse congestion, and much higher background CO levels
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than anywhere in Riverside County. If the worst-case intersections in the air basin have no “hot spot”
potential, any local impacts will be below thresholds.
The traffic impact analysis showed that the project would generate a maximum total of 1,018 trips per
day, and the maximum daily trips in a single corridor would be 17,968 along Pier Avenue (west of Valley).
The 1992 Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide (1992 CO Plan) showed that an intersection
which has a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day would not violate the CO
standard. The volume of traffic at project buildout would be well below 100,000 vehicles and below the
necessary volume to even get close to causing a violation of the CO standard. Therefore, no CO “hot spot”
modeling was performed and no significant long-term air quality impact is anticipated to local air quality
with the on-going use of the proposed project.
5.5 Cumulative Regional Air Quality Impacts
Cumulative projects include local development as well as general growth within the project area.
However, as with most development, the greatest source of emissions is from mobile sources, which
travel well out of the local area. Therefore, from an air quality standpoint, the cumulative analysis would
extend beyond any local projects and when wind patterns are considered, would cover an even larger
area. Accordingly, the cumulative analysis for the project’s air quality must be generic by nature.
The project area is out of attainment for both ozone and PM10 particulate matter. Construction and
operation of cumulative projects will further degrade the local air quality, as well as the air quality of the
South Coast Air Basin. The greatest cumulative impact on the quality of regional air cell will be the
incremental addition of pollutants mainly from increased traffic from residential, commercial, and
industrial development and the use of heavy equipment and trucks associated with the construction of
these projects. However, in accordance with the SCAQMD methodology, projects that do not exceed the
SCAQMD criteria or can be mitigated to less than criteria levels are not significant and do not add to the
overall cumulative impact. Therefore, as the project does not exceed any of the thresholds of significance,
the project is considered less than significant. Additionally, per the project traffic analysis from Fehr &
Peers (and the PLAN Hermosa EIR), cumulative traffic volumes are expected to decrease regionally, in
addition to a long-term decease in local traffic volumes as a result of implementation of the City’s General
Plan.
5.6 Consistency with Applicable Plans
Consistency with AB32 Scoping Plan
The ARB Board approved a Climate Change Scoping Plan in December 2008. The Scoping Plan outlines
the State’s strategy to achieve the 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit. The Scoping Plan “proposes a
comprehensive set of actions designed to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California,
improve our environment, reduce our dependence on oil, diversify our energy sources, save energy,
create new jobs, and enhance public health” (California Air Resources Board 2008). The measures in
the Scoping Plan have been in place since 2012.
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This Scoping Plan calls for an “ambitious but achievable” reduction in California’s greenhouse gas
emissions, cutting approximately 30 percent from business-as-usual emission levels projected for 2020,
or about 10 percent from today’s levels. In May 2014, the CARB released its First Update to the Climate
Change Scoping Plan (CARB 2014). This Update identifies the next steps for California’s leadership on
climate change. In November 2017, the CARB released the 2017 Scoping Plan. This Scoping Plan
incorporates, coordinates, and leverages many existing and ongoing efforts and identifies new policies
and actions to accomplish the State’s climate goals, and includes a description of a suite of speci fic
actions to meet the State’s 2030 GHG limit. The 2017 Scoping Plan builds upon the successful
framework established by the Initial Scoping Plan and First Update, while identifying new,
technologically feasible, and cost-effective strategies to ensure that California meets its GHG reduction
targets.
As the project was found to not increase traffic regionally by Fehr & Peers in the project traffic
assessment, the project is consistent with the Scoping Plan.
Consistency with SCAG’s 2020-2045 RTP/SCS
At the regional level, the 2020-2045 RTP and Sustainable Communities Strategy represent the region’s
Climate Action Plan that defines strategies for reducing GHGs. In order to assess the project’s potential
to conflict with the RTP/SCS, this section analyzes the project’s land use profile for consistency with
those in the Sustainable Communities Strategy. Generally, projects are considered consistent with the
provisions and general policies of applicable City and regional land use plans a nd regulations, such as
SCAG’s Sustainable Communities Strategy, if they are compatible with the general intent of the plans
and would not preclude the attainment of their primary goals.
Table 4 demonstrates the project’s consistency with the Actions and Strategies set forth in the 2020-
2045 RTP/SCS. As shown in Table 4, the project would be consistent with the GHG reduction related
actions and strategies contained in the 2020-2045 RTP/SCS.0
Table 4: Project Consistency with SCAG 2020-2045 RTP/SCS1
Actions and Strategies
Responsible
Party(ies) Consistency Analysis
Land Use Strategies
Reflect the changing population and demands,
including combating gentrification and displacement,
by increasing housing supply at a variety of
affordability levels.
Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants and
will not impact housing.
Focus new growth around transit. Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants that
would be consistent with the 2020 RTP/SCS
focus on growing near transit facilities.
Plan for growth around livable corridors, including
growth on the Livable Corridors network.
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion of
outdoor dining space for local restaurants that
would be consistent with the 2020 RTP/SCS
focus on growing along the 2,980 miles of Livable
Corridors in the region.
Provide more options for short trips through
Neighborhood Mobility Areas and Complete
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The proposed project would help
further jobs/housing balance objectives. The
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Actions and Strategies
Responsible
Party(ies) Consistency Analysis
Communities. proposed project is also consistent with the
Complete Communities initiative that focuses on
creation of mixed-use districts in growth areas.
Support local sustainability planning, including
developing sustainable planning and design policies,
sustainable zoning codes, and Climate Action Plans.
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls on local
governments to adopt General Plan updates,
zoning codes, and Climate Action Plans to further
sustainable communities. The proposed project
would not interfere with such policymaking and
would be consistent with those policy objectives.
Protect natural and farmlands, including developing
conservation strategies.
SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project is an expansion to
outdoor dining for local restaurants that would
help reduce demand for growth in urbanizing
areas that threaten green fields and open
spaces.
Transportation Strategies
Preserve our existing transportation system.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls on investing in
the maintenance of our existing transportation
system. The proposed project would not
interfere with such policymaking.
Manage congestion through programs like the
Congestion Management Program, Transportation
Demand Management, and Transportation Systems
Management strategies.
County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The proposed project is an expansion
to outdoor dining for local restaurants that will
minimize congestion impacts on the region
because of its proximity to public transit and
general density of population and jobs.
Promote safety and security in the transportation
system.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy aims to improve
the safety of the transportation system and
protect users from security threats. The
proposed project would not interfere with such
policymaking.
Complete our transit, passenger rail, active
transportation, highways and arterials, regional
express lanes goods movement, and airport ground
transportation systems.
SCAG, County
Transportation
Commissions,
Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy calls for
transportation planning partners to implement
major capital and operational projects that are
designed to address regional growth. The
proposed project would not interfere with this
larger goal of investing in the transportation
system.
Technological Innovation and 21st Century Transportation
Promote zero-emissions vehicles. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Consistent. The project includes lane
reconfigurations which would provide new lanes
for bikes and other zero-emissions
transportation modes.
Promote neighborhood electric vehicles. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Not applicable. The proposed project would not
interfere with the goal of promoting
neighborhood electric vehicles.
Implement shared mobility programs. SCAG, Local
Jurisdictions
Not Applicable. This strategy is designed to
integrate new technologies for last-mile and
alternative transportation programs. The
proposed project would not interfere with these
emerging programs.
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Actions and Strategies
Responsible
Party(ies) Consistency Analysis
Notes:
1 Source: Southern California Association of Governments; 2020–2045 RTP/SCS; September 3, 2020.
6.0 Energy
Energy consumption in support of or related to project operations would consist of transportation energy
demands (energy consumed by employee and patron vehicles accessing the project site). Additional
energy that would be consumed by the construction or operation of the additional outdoor dining is
assumed to be negligible as no additional buildings are to be built.
This energy analysis is based upon Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines which states that any project
that results in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy, or wasteful use of energy
resources would have a significant impact.
6.1 Transportation Fuel Consumption
The largest source of operational energy use would be vehicle operation of customers. The site is located
in an urbanized area just in close proximity to transit stops. Using the CalEEMod output, it is assumed that
an average trip for all vehicles were assumed to be 10 miles. To show a worst-case analysis, it was
assumed that vehicles would operate 365 days per year. Table 5 shows the worst-case estimated annual
fuel consumption for all classes of vehicles from autos to heavy-heavy trucks. Table 5 shows that an
estimated 155,002 gallons of fuel would be consumed per year for the operation of the proposed project.
Table 5: Estimated Vehicle Operations Fuel Consumption
Vehicle Type Vehicle Mix
Number
of
Vehicles1
Average
Trip
(miles)2
Daily
VMT
Average
Fuel
Economy
(mpg)
Total
Gallons
per Day
Total Annual
Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)
Light Auto Automobile 518 10 5,184 31.82 162.92 59,467
Light Truck Automobile 56 10 559 27.16 20.56 7,506
Light Truck Automobile 183 10 1,832 25.6 71.56 26,121
Medium Truck Automobile 174 10 1,737 20.81 83.47 30,468
Light Heavy Truck 2-Axle Truck 37 10 369 13.81 26.73 9,755
Light Heavy Truck 10,000 lbs + 2-Axle Truck 9 10 92 14.18 6.52 2,380
Medium Heavy Truck 3-Axle Truck 11 10 114 9.58 11.87 4,331
Heavy Heavy Truck 4-Axle Truck 29 10 293 7.14 41.03 14,975
Total 1,018 -- 10,180 -- 424.66 --
Total Annual Fuel Consumption 155,002
Notes:
1 Per the trip generation assessment, the project is to generate 1,018 total net new trips in the maximum scenario. Default CalEEMod vehicle fleet mix utilized.
2Based on the size of the site and relative location, trips were assumed to be local rather than regional.
Trip generation of the proposed project is consistent with other similar commercial uses of similar scale
and configuration as reflected in the traffic analysis from Fehr & Peers. That is, the proposed project does
not propose uses or operations that would inherently result in excessive and wasteful vehicle trips, nor
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associated excess and wasteful vehicle energy consumption. Additionally, as stated by Fehr & Peers, the
project is not anticipated to increase traffic regionally, and the estimates shown in this analysis are a
worst-case scenario. Therefore, project transportation energy consumption would not be considered
inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
7.0 Conclusions
Operational project emissions were evaluated and compared to both regional and localized SCAQMD’s
thresholds of significance. In addition, project GHG emissions were evaluated and compared to SCAQMD’s
draft threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year for all land uses. Project emissions are anticipated to be below
SCAQMD’s thresholds of significance with no mitigation and project energy usage was found not to be
inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary. Therefore, the impact is less than significant.
MD is pleased to provide this focused Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Evaluation. If you
have any questions regarding this analysis, please don’t hesitate to call us at (805) 426-4477.
Sincerely,
MD Acoustics, LLC
Tyler Klassen, EIT
Air Quality Specialist
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Appendix A
Glossary of Terms
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AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
CAAQS California Ambient Air Quality Standards
CARB California Air Resources Board
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFCs Chlorofluorocarbons
CH4 Methane
CNG Compressed natural gas
CO Carbon monoxide
CO2 Carbon dioxide
CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent
DPM Diesel particulate matter
GHG Greenhouse gas
HFCs Hydrofluorocarbons
LST Localized Significant Thresholds
MTCO2e Metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
MMTCO2e Million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
NO2 Nitrogen dioxide
N2O Nitrous oxide
O3 Ozone
PFCs Perfluorocarbons
PM Particle matter
PM10 Particles that are less than 10 micrometers in diameter
PM2.5 Particles that are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter
PMI Point of maximum impact
PPM Parts per million
PPB Parts per billion
RTIP Regional Transportation Improvement Plan
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
SCAB South Coast Air Basin
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
SF6 Sulfur hexafluoride
SIP State Implementation Plan
SOx Sulfur Oxides
SRA Source/Receptor Area
TAC Toxic air contaminants
VOC Volatile organic compounds
WRCC Western Regional Climate Center
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Project Map
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Appendix C
CalEEMod Output
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To: Ed Almanza & Associates
From: MD Acoustics, LLLC
Subject: Hermosa Beach Downtown Outdoor Dining – Noise Assessment – City of Hermosa Beach, CA
MD Acoustics, LLC (MD) is pleased to provide this noise assessment for the Hermosa Beach Downtown
Outdoor Dining Project in the City of Hermosa Beach, CA. The project proposes that certain commercial
establishments may provide outdoor dining in public right-of-way areas (including on-street parking areas
and sidewalks) in the downtown area of Hermosa Beach. The project identifies areas where outdoor dining
would be allowed. This assessment analyzes the baseline and baseline plus project traffic noise conditions
for nine (9) street segments that were identified by the technical traffic consultants as the key routes for
vehicular access to and from the project area. It provides a quantitative analysis of outdoor dining noise and
compares projected roadway and outdoor dining noise levels to the City’s applicable noise standards. For
your reference, Appendix A contains a glossary of acoustical terms.
1.0 Assessment Overview
This assessment evaluates the baseline noise conditions and the baseline + project noise conditions
experienced along the following streets:
1. 27th Street (west of Morningside)
2. 8th Street (west of Valley)
3. Hermosa Avenue (north of 16th Street)
4. Hermosa Avenue (north of 8th Street)
5. Manhattan Avenue (north of Pier)
6. Manhattan Avenue (south of Pier)
7. Monterey Boulevard (north of Pier)
8. Monterey Boulevard (south of Pier)
9. Pier Avenue (west of Valley)
The nine analyzed roadways will be the most affected by the project and represent the worst-case scenario.
Baseline traffic conditions for each roadway were provided by Fehr & Peers (February 2023 in Appendix B
of this report). The traffic noise level has been compared to the City’s noise standards. All modeling
assumptions follow FHWA traffic noise modeling protocols. The study also assesses the stationary noise
impact on adjacent land uses due to outdoor dining. Exhibit A identifies the roadway segments that were
assessed. The eligible outdoor dining areas are shown in Exhibit B.
2.0 City of Hermosa Beach Noise Standards
The City of Hermosa Beach outlines their noise regulations and standards within the Public Safety Element
from the General Plan and the Noise Ordinance from the Municipal Code. Table 6.3 in the City’s Public Safety
Element outlines the interior and exterior noise standards (Table 1 of this report).
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Exhibit A
Roadway Segments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1. 27th Street
(west of Morningside)
2. 8th Street
(west of Valley)
3. Hermosa Avenue
(north of 16th Street)
4. Hermosa Avenue
(north of 8th Street)
5. Manhattan Avenue
(north of Pier)
6. Manhattan Avenue
(south of Pier)
7. Monterey Boulevard
(north of Pier)
8. Monterey Boulevard
(south of Pier)
9. Pier Avenue
(west of Valley)
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Exhibit B
Project Area
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Table 1: Interior and Exterior Noise Standards1
Land Use Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL)
Exterior Interior
Residential 65 dB 45 dB
Hotels/Motels 65 dB 45 dB
Schools, Libraries, Churches, Hospitals, Nursing Homes 65 dB 45 dB
Auditoriums, Concert Halls, Amphitheaters 65 dB 45 dB
Sports Arena, Outdoor Spectator Sports 65 dB N/A
Playgrounds, Neighborhood Parks 70 dB N/A
Golf Courses, Riding Stables, Water Recreation, Cemeteries 75 dB N/A
Office Buildings, Business Commercial and Professional 70 dB 50 dB
Industrial, Manufacturing, Utilities, Agriculture 75 dB 65 dB
Notes:
1. Outdoor environment limited to private yard of single-family residences; private patios of multi-family residences that are accessed by a means
of exit from inside the unit; mobile home park; hospital patio; park picnic area; school playground; and hotel and motel recreation area.
2. Interior environment excludes bathrooms, toilets, closets, and corridors. Noise level requirement is with windows closed. Mechanical
ventilation system or other means of natural ventilation shall be provided pursuant to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
3. See Table 6.3 Public Safety, PLAN Hermosa1
3.0 Study Method and Procedure
Traffic Noise Level Prediction Modeling
Traffic noise from the vehicular traffic was projected using the FHWA Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-
RD-77-108). The software utilizes FHWA protocol and is similar to the Traffic Noise Model (TNM 2.5)
algorithms to calculate noise level projections and are typically accurate within ± 3 dBA. The FHWA model
arrives at the predicted noise level through a series of adjustments to the Reference Energy Mean Emission
Level (REMEL).
Roadway volumes and project trip generation were obtained from Fehr & Peers. Fehr & Peers estimated
pre-pandemic (2019) and post-pandemic (2020-2021) conditions using StreetLight Data. The estimates
show that traffic volumes decreased significantly from 2019 to 2020 and began to increase in 2021,
indicating that activity is returning to pre-pandemic conditions. Traffic volumes were analyzed during
summer weekends to represent the loudest conditions. Temporary roadway diversions were put in place
after 2019, and the project proposes to make the lane reconfigurations permanent. The baseline condition
represents the worst-case noise before roadway diversions were put in place and without project-
generated traffic. The baseline plus project condition represents the worst-case noise with project-
generated traffic and with the roadway diversions in place.
27th Street traffic volumes and vehicle distribution were monitored by Fehr & Peers on 12/15/2022, after
roadway diversions were put in place. For this study, MD evaluated 27th Street separate from the other
roadways to compare baseline conditions, existing conditions, and baseline plus project conditions. Baseline
conditions represent pre-pandemic (2019) traffic volumes prior to lane reconfiguration. Existing conditions
represent the current post-pandemic traffic volumes with roadway diversions put in place. Baseline plus
project conditions represent 2019 traffic volumes, including the roadway diversions and project-generated
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traffic. Fehr & Peers found that the lane reductions caused a 1% decrease in distribution on 27th Street,
making it highly unlikely that the lane reductions diverted 27th Street traffic.
Fehr & Peers provided two trip generation scenarios. Scenario 1 provides the worst-case trip generation
estimates and Scenario 2 provides more realistic estimates by accounting for the variety of restaurant uses.
For this analysis, MD utilized the trip generation estimates from Scenario 1 in order to calculate the absolute
worst-case scenario.
The following outlines the key adjustments made to the REMEL for the roadway inputs:
Roadway classification – (e.g. freeway, a major arterial, arterial, secondary, collector, etc),
Roadway Active Width – (distance between the center of the outermost travel lanes on each side of
the roadway)
Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT), Travel Speeds, Percentages of automobiles, medium trucks
and heavy trucks
Roadway grade and angle of view
Site Conditions (e.g. soft vs. hard)
Percentage of total ADT which flows each hour throughout a 24-hour period
Vertical and horizontal distances (Sensitive receptor distance from noise source)
Noise barrier vertical and horizontal distances (Noise barrier distance from sound source and
receptor).
Traffic noise source spectra
Topography
The Model doesn’t include the noise reduction effects of the single family residencies
Roadway modeling assumptions utilized for the technical study are provided in Table 2 and Table 3.
Table 2: Roadway Noise Modeling Parameters
Roadway Segment Limits Baseline
(2019) ADT1
Project
Only ADT1
Baseline +
Project
ADT1
Distance to
Centerline
(ft)2
Speed
(MPH)
8th Street West of Valley Dr 6,256 61 6,317 25 25
Hermosa Avenue North of 16th St 14,466 174 14,640 48 30
Hermosa Avenue North of 8th St 15,003 230 15,233 50 25
Manhattan Avenue North of Pier Ave 2,334 21 2,355 23 25
Manhattan Avenue South of Pier Ave 2,121 22 2,143 25 25
Monterey Boulevard North of Pier Ave 3,839 16 3,855 23 25
Monterey Boulevard South of Pier Ave 4,014 25 4,039 25 25
Pier Avenue West of Valley Dr 17,563 405 17,968 50 25
Notes:
1. Provided by Fehr & Peers (February 2023).
2. Distance from the nearest residential property to the centerline.
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Table 3: Vehicle Mix Data
Motor-Vehicle Type Daytime %
(7 AM to 7 PM)1
Evening %
(7 PM to 10 PM)
Night %
(10 PM to 7 AM)
Total % of
Traffic Flow
Automobiles 77.5 12.9 9.6 97.42
Medium Trucks 84.8 4.9 10.3 1.84
Heavy Trucks 86.5 2.7 10.8 0.74
Notes:
1 Typical Southern California Traffic Mix
Roadway modeling assumptions for 27th Street are provided in Table 4 and Table 5.
Table 4: 27th Street Roadway Noise Modeling Parameters
Roadway Segment Baseline
(2019) ADT1
Existing
(2022) ADT2
Baseline +
Project ADT2
Distance to
Centerline
(ft)3
Speed
(MPH)
27th Street West of Morningside 6,036 8,081 8,145 16 30
Notes:
1 Baseline ADT volumes provided by Fehr & Peers, February 2023.
2. Existing ADT volumes and vehicle distribution provided by Fehr & Peers, 12/15/22.
3. Distance from the nearest residential property to the centerline.
Table 5: 27th Street Vehicle Mix Data
Motor-Vehicle Type Daytime %
(7 AM to 7 PM)
Evening %
(7 PM to 10 PM)
Night %
(10 PM to 7 AM)
Total % of
Traffic Flow
Automobiles 77.5 12.9 9.6 97.6
Medium Trucks 84.8 4.9 10.3 2.2
Heavy Trucks 86.5 2.7 10.8 0.2
Notes:
1 Existing ADT volumes and vehicle distribution provided by Fehr & Peers, 12/15/22.
Stationary Noise Prediction Modeling
MD utilized the inverse square law to calculate noise level projections due to outdoor dining noise. MD
assumed that the maximum number of outdoor guests at any given restaurant would be 40 people. A typical
voice would be 65 dBA at 3 feet away when speaking normally. As a worst-case scenario, the calculation
assumes that all 40 guests are speaking simultaneously. MD analyzed the minimum allowable distance
between an outdoor dining area and a sensitive receptor in order to meet the City’s code.
4.0 Findings
Traffic Noise
The potential off-site noise impacts caused by the increase in vehicular traffic as a result of the project
were calculated at the nearest residential location for each affected road segment. The noise levels both
with and without project-generated vehicle traffic were compared and the increase was calculated. The
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distance to the 55, 60, 65, and 70 dBA CNEL noise contours are also provided for reference (Appendix C).
Noise contours were calculated for the following scenarios and conditions (excluding 27th Street):
Baseline Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline traffic noise condition (2019, prior to
temporary roadway diversions) and is demonstrated in Table 6.
Baseline + Project Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline plus project traffic noise condition
(with roadway diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 6.
Table 6: Change in Noise Levels as a Result of Project Generated Traffic
Roadway Segment
Modeled Noise Levels (dBA CNEL) at Nearest Residence
Baseline
Without
Project
Baseline
With Project
Change in
Noise Level
Increase of 3
dB or more2
8th Street West of Valley Dr 62.8 62.9 0.1 No
Hermosa Avenue North of 16th St 66.4 66.4 0.0 No
Hermosa Avenue North of 8th St 64.3 64.4 0.1 No
Manhattan Avenue North of Pier Ave 59.1 59.1 0.0 No
Manhattan Avenue South of Pier Ave 58.1 58.2 0.1 No
Monterey Boulevard North of Pier Ave 61.2 61.2 0.0 No
Monterey Boulevard South of Pier Ave 60.9 60.9 0.0 No
Pier Avenue West of Valley Dr 64.5 64.6 0.1 No
Notes:
1 FHWA roadway noise modeling worksheets provided in Appendix C.
2 Typically, the human ear can barely perceive the change in noise level of 3 dB
As shown in Table 6, the baseline plus project noise will meet the residential noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL for
every roadway segment except for Hermosa Avenue north of 16th Street. However, the noise due to the
project will not increase the baseline noise and would not be significant. The baseline and baseline plus
project conditions analyzed in this study represent the loudest conditions.
27th Street noise levels for existing, baseline, and baseline plus project traffic conditions were compared and
the increase was calculated. The distance to the 55, 60, 65, and 70 dBA CNEL noise contours are also
provided for reference (Appendix C). Noise contours for 27th Street were calculated for the following
scenarios and conditions:
Baseline Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline traffic noise condition (2019, prior to
temporary roadway diversions) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
Existing Condition: This scenario refers to the current traffic noise condition (2022, with roadway
diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
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Baseline + Project Condition: This scenario refers to the baseline plus project traffic noise condition
(with roadway diversions in place) and is demonstrated in Table 7.
Table 7: 27th Street Change in Noise Levels as a Result of Project Generated Traffic
Roadway Segment
Modeled Noise Levels (dBA CNEL) at Nearest Residence
Baseline
(2019)
Without
Project
Existing
(2022)
Without
Project
Baseline
With
Project
Change in
Noise
Level3
Increase
of 3 dB
or
more2
27th Street West of Morningside 67.3 66.0 67.3 0.0 No
Notes:
1 FHWA roadway noise modeling worksheets provided in Appendix C.
2 Typically, the human ear can barely perceive the change in noise level of 3 dB.
3. Change in noise level between baseline noise conditions and baseline + project noise conditions.
As shown in Table 7, project-generated traffic noise will not increase the baseline traffic noise. Thus, the
temporary roadway diversions do not have an impact on the existing or baseline traffic noise conditions.
Existing traffic noise along 27th Street has decreased by 1.3 dBA CNEL since 2019 due to a decrease in activity
caused by the pandemic. The existing traffic noise will increase by a maximum of 1.3 dBA CNEL as traffic
volumes increase to pre-pandemic conditions and will not be a noticeable change in loudness. Thus, the
impact is less than significant.
Stationary Noise
Stationary noise at sensitive receptors cannot exceed the City’s noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL for residential
properties, per City standards. As a worst-case scenario, stationary noise was calculated assuming that 40
guests are speaking simultaneously. The average speaking voice is 65 dBA from 3 feet away. 40 people
speaking from 20 feet away would be 64 dBA. Thus, the impact due to stationary noise will not be significant
if residential locations are located 20 feet or further from future outdoor dining areas.
Music (live or otherwise) is not going to be an impact assuming that the noise due to music does not extend
past the dining area. Any additional noise sources (speakers, extra guests, etc.) must abide by the City code.
5.0 CEQA Analysis
The California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines establishes thresholds for noise impact analysis as
presented below:
(a) Would the project result in the generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise Code, or applicable standards of other agencies?
Transportation Noise Impacts
Traffic noise would be significant if levels are increased by more than 3 dBA to levels above 65 dBA CNEL in
areas with sensitive uses. Baseline traffic represents the worst-case future traffic when activity returns to
pre-pandemic conditions. The worst-case baseline plus project traffic noise levels will meet the residential
noise limit of 65 dBA CNEL at seven of the nine roadway segments. Baseline plus project traffic volumes are
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expected to be up to 0.1 dBA CNEL louder respectively than baseline traffic noise levels at existing land uses
and will not result in a significant noise increase.
MD also compared baseline (2019) conditions, existing (2022) conditions, and baseline plus project noise
conditions for one of the roadway segments. The project will not increase the baseline traffic noise and will
not have an impact. Thus, the project will not have an impact on existing noise conditions and is not
significant. However, the baseline plus project noise will increase the existing noise by a maximum of 1.3
dBA CNEL due to traffic volumes returning to pre-pandemic conditions. It takes a change of 3 dBA to
perceive a change in loudness, thus, the impact is less than significant.
Stationary Noise Impacts
Stationary noise will be significant if it exceeds the levels outlined in the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code as
outlined in Section 2.0. Assuming an outdoor dining area consists of 40 people speaking simultaneously, the
noise level due to outdoor dining will meet the City’s standard of 65 dBA CNEL when sensitive receptors
(residential locations) are at a minimum of 20 feet away from an outdoor dining area. Music (live or
otherwise) is not going to be an impact assuming that the noise due to music does not extend past the
dining area. Any additional noise sources (speakers, extra guests, etc.) must abide by the City code. The
impact will not be significant.
5.0 Conclusions
MD is pleased to provide this noise assessment for the Outdoor Dining Project in the City of Hermosa Beach,
CA. The worst-case traffic noise due to the project will increase the baseline conditions by 0 to 0.1 dBA CNEL
and will not be significant. A typical outdoor dining area will meet the City’s standard of 65 dBA CNEL. If you
have any questions regarding this analysis, please call our office at (805) 426-4477.
Sincerely,
MD Acoustics, LLC
Mike Dickerson, INCE Rachel Edelman
Principal Acoustic Consultant
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Glossary of Acoustical Terms
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Glossary of Terms
A-Weighted Sound Level: The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the A-weighted filter network. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes the very low and very
high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the response of the human ear. A
numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness.
Ambient Noise Level: The composite of noise from all sources, near and far. In this context, the
ambient noise level constitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given
location.
C-Weighted Sound Level: The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the C-weighted filter network. The C-weighting filter greatly de-emphasizes very high
frequency components of the sound and slightly de-emphasizes the very low frequency
components. A numerical method of rating human judgment of loudness.
Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL): The average equivalent A-weighted sound level during
a 24-hour day, obtained after addition of five (5) decibels to sound levels in the evening from 7:00
to 10:00 PM and after addition of ten (10) decibels to sound levels in the night before 7:00 AM and
after 10:00 PM.
Decibel (dB): A unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm to the
base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is 20
micro-pascals.
dB(A): A-weighted sound level (see definition above).
dB(C): C-weighted sound level (see definition above).
dB(Z): Z-weighted sound level (see definition of dB above).
Equivalent Sound Level (LEQ): The sound level corresponding to a steady noise level over a given
sample period with the same amount of acoustic energy as the actual time varying noise level. The
energy average noise level during the sample period.
Maximum Sound Level (LMAX): This is the highest sound level measured during a single noise
event. Lmax does not consider the number and duration of these events, and cannot be totaled
into a one-hour or 24-hour cumulative measure of impact.
Habitable Room: Any room meeting the requirements of the Uniform Building Code or other
applicable regulations which is intended to be used for sleeping, living, cooking or dining purposes,
excluding such enclosed spaces as closets, pantries, bath or toilet rooms, service rooms, connecting
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corridors, laundries, unfinished attics, foyers, storage spaces, cellars, utility rooms and similar
spaces.
Human Sensitivity to Sound: In general, the healthy human ear can hear between 20 Hz to 20,000
Hz. Frequencies below 125 Hz are typically associated with low frequencies or bass. Frequencies
between 125 Hz and 5,000 Hz are typically associated with mid-range tones. Finally, frequencies
between 5,000 and 20,000Hz are typically associated with higher range tones.
The human ear is sensitive to changes in noise levels, depending on the frequency. Generally
speaking, the healthy human ear is most sensitive to sounds between 1,000 Hz and 5,000 Hz (A-
weighted scale) and perceives a sound within that range as being more intense than a sound with a
higher or lower frequency with the same magnitude. At lower and higher frequencies, the ear can
become less sensitive depending on a number of factors. Figure 1 provides a brief summary of how
humans perceive changes in noise levels.
Figure 1: Change in Noise Level Characteristics1
Changes in Intensity Level, dBA Changes in Apparent Loudness
1 Not perceptible
3 Just perceptible
5 Clearly noticeable
10 Twice (or half) as loud
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environMent/noise/regulations_and_guidance/polguide/polguide02.cfm
L(n): The A-weighted sound level exceeded during a certain percentage of the sample time. For
example, L10 in the sound level exceeded 10 percent of the sample time. Similarly, L50, L90 and
L99, etc.
Noise: Any unwanted sound or sound which is undesirable because it interferes with speech and
hearing, or is intense enough to damage hearing, or is otherwise annoying. The State Noise Control
Act defines noise as "...excessive undesirable sound...".
Percent Noise Levels: See L(n).
Sound Level (Noise Level): The weighted sound pressure level obtained by use of a sound level
meter having a standard frequency-filter for attenuating part of the sound spectrum. Figure 2
provides the sound level associated with common noise sources.
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Figure 2: Common Sound Levels
Sound Level Meter: An instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, an output meter, and
frequency weighting networks for the measurement and determination of noise and sound levels.
Single Event Noise Exposure Level (SENEL): The dB(A) level which, if it lasted for one second, would
produce the same A-weighted sound energy as the actual event.
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Appendix B
Fehr & Peers Traffic Counts
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Appendix C
Traffic Noise Calculations
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Page 1 of 3 RES NO. 23-
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMANENT OUTDOOR DINING
AND RETAIL ENCROACHMENTS
WHEREAS, On June 9, 2020, the Hermosa Beach City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 20-1410U, Implementing a Temporary Permit for Outdoor
Dining/Seating and Outdoor Retail Display to Assist in the Reopening of
Restaurants, Food, and Retail Establishments during COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, In October 2021, City Council directed staff to develop
permanent versions of the temporary extended outdoor dining and lane
reconfiguration programs implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, In January of 2022, City Council approved new fees for the
temporary encroachment areas allowed during COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, On January 24, 2023 City Council considered a new market rate
appraisal of both existing and temporary encroachment areas citywide; and
WHEREAS, City staff has developed a new proposed fee schedule that
factors in the value for private entities to use public right of way, the City’s cost to
administer the program, and the desire for reasonable fees that encourage
effective use of the program by the businesses; and
WHEREAS, City staff has gathered input from the City Council, neighboring
agencies, local businesses, and community stakeholders to develop a fee
schedule that is reasonable and that captures the variety of encroachment uses
in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby declare that the recitals set forth
above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby adopts the following fees and directs
City staff to incorporate into the City’s Master Fee schedule:
Encroachment Area Category Proposed Fee per square foot,
per month
Pier Plaza, Late Night (Business that stay
open after midnight), serves alcohol
$6.00
Pier Plaza, non-late night, serves Alcohol $3.00
Pier Plaza, non-late night, no alcohol; off-
Pier Plaza, On-street, sidewalk and retail
$2.00
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or word of this resolution is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
remaining provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. Environmental Review. The City Council’s adoption of the
Resolution is not a project pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378(b)(4).
The Resolution is a government funding mechanism and fiscal activity that does
not commit to any specific project. As such, the City Council action on the
proposed resolution is not a project under CEQA.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution which
shall be effective upon its adoption. The City Manager may delay the
implementation of this ordinance to ensure continuity and effective and efficient
execution of the Pier Plaza outdoor dining program.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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D I N I N G D E C K & E N C R O A C H M E N T
R E P O R T
P R E P A R E D B Y T H E
H E R M O S A B E A C H C H A M B E R of C O M M E R C E E D A C C O M M I T T E E
441
I N T R O
The local economy is ill. Proof is in Hermosa rental rates.
Space rental rates directly reflect the desirability and
vibrancy of an area. The more desirable and vibrant an
area is the more valuable the space is within it. Five years
ago, Downtown Hermosa rents held a solid middle spot
between Downtown Manhattan and Riviera Village. Now,
our downtown has fallen behind Downtown Manhattan,
Manhattan Village, Riviera Village, and Rosecrans Corridor
and we are trending further behind. Typical Manhattan
Village rents range between $6.50-$10/ft, with Manhattan
Ave holding the highest due to foot traffic. Riviera Village
spots are now scarce and rent for $6/ft. By contrast, Pier
Avenue and Hermosa Avenue rent for $4-$5/ft. The Plaza
and strand range from $6-8/ft.
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B U S I N E S S E S W I T H D E C K S
Pier Plaza
Cafe Bonaparte
Playa Hermosa
Brews Hall
Oakberry Acai
Silvios
Greenspot
Juiced
American Junkie
Baja Sharkeez
Watermans
Henneseys
Palmilla
Patrick Molloys
The Lighthouse
Heavenly Couture
Pier Surf
Spyder
Treasure Chest
Waves
Tower 12
OFF Plaza
Bottle Inn
Barnacles
Good Stuff
Martha’s
Mickey’s
The Beach House
The Green Store
Java Man
Brothers Burritos
Chef Melba’s
La Playita
Lobster & Beer
Japonica
Mobi Scooters
North End
Paisanos
Pedones
Tacos El Goloso
Zanes
Beach Bound
Creme de la Crepe
El Tarasco
Fundamental Coast
Hook & Plow
Rockefeller
Sosta Cucina
The Source Cafe
Uncorked 443
S U R V E Y R E S U L T S
Hermosa Chamber polled restaurants and cafe owners in Hermosa Beach with businesses located on
Pier Plaza, along Hermosa Avenue, Upper Pier and throughout Hermosa. A total of 22 businesses
responded. Below are the highlights of the survey results:
●Less than 20% of businesses are doing better than they were pre-COVID
●Higher sales tax revenues DO NOT indicate our restaurants are thriving. Sales tax revenues depend
on sales, not profits. The increase in sales tax revenue is due to inflation and higher restaurant and
bar prices, rather than an actual rise in profits. Heavily impacting profits is massive increase in cost of
goods, state-mandated payroll increases, health care cost increases, rent increases, etc.
●Average PPSF rent paid by respondent is:
○Plaza $3 - $6*
○Off-Plaza $1.50 - $7.50*
*note many downtown Hermosa properties are under generational
ownership and thus under market rate. Also, some of the Plaza business have
15+ year leases so also are under market value.
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S U R V E Y R E S U L T S
●Average cost these businesses polled have
invested in building their decks ranges $15-50k.
●50% of rents have been raised since the pandemic.
●59% of the respondents do not have resources to
store their deck materials if seasonality were
offered.
●When asked, the threshold for what a respondent
would pay per square foot to keep their deck tops
out at $2. We would begin to see closures at
amounts beyond that.
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E X P E R T S S A Y
According to local real estate experts:
●16% of pre-pandemic diners have not returned to eating out.
●Hermosa sales tax revenue over the last 20 years has not
really budged. If you add inflation to it, it has been dropping.
●Hermosa Downtown has an unprecedented 3 restaurants on
the market with 5 more that have expressed interest and
want out. So we may have 8 restaurants leaving shortly. This
is opposite of Riviera Village and Manhattan Beach where
there are no vacancies.
●The average national revenue per square foot for restaurants
is $500/ft. Manhattan Beach does $1500/ft. That is three
times the national average. Many downtown Hermosa
restaurants do not even reach the national average even
though they are in a wealthy coastal community.
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A S S U M P T I O N S / P I E R P L A Z A
ASSUMPTION RESPONSE
All decks should close at a certain time.Studies have shown that vibrant public spaces with
staggered closing times for businesses can enhance
safety and reduce crime by keeping the area active
and populated. Continuing staggered closing times in
line with each business' hours, creates a safer and
more vibrant social scene in the downtown district.
This parallels Chief LeBaron’s desire to have businesses
with staggered closing times throughout the city. We
are moving forward with the hopes of a BID formation
that can contribute to the cost of the late night
environment.
Encroachment should be granted only if the
establishment agrees to close at a certain
time.
In order to attract high-performing business (good
operators) we need a regulatory environment that is
flexible. Otherwise, we may fail to attract the
businesses we need to help with economic
development.
447
A S S U M P T I O N S / P I E R P L A Z A
ASSUMPTION RESPONSE
Encroachment rate should approximate
indoor rental rate, which is as much as $10/ft.
Based on the survey, $10/ft can not be reasonably
assumed. The respondents pay an average of $4-6.
Decks should be priced so they are only up if
well utilized thus under-utilized decks should
be taken down.
Decks are important for economic development. If
underutilized or if businesses can’t afford them, they
could be used for placemaking and available for the
general public use.
A seasonal program where decks are installed
and taken away based on season.
13 of the 22 respondents do not have the resources to
store their decks.
448
A S S U M P T I O N S / P I E R P L A Z A
ASSUMPTION RESPONSE
Decks should line up with adjacent deck.Decks are vital to keeping Hermosa competitive. The Plaza
exists to attract locals and tourists. The ROMA study
emphasized the importance of improving the public realm to
enhance the image and identity of the Downtown Core. The
study noted that widened sidewalks and public plazas that
create space for cafes and outdoor dining can attract
additional patrons, and that activities that spill out and
populate public spaces communicate that the area is worth
visiting. Requiring decks to “line up” does not allow the unique
store frontages to embrace their individuality.
Decks should be open for a minimum of 8
hrs in order have the deck permit.
Considering our businesses are using public space, the decks
could be available to the public during the daylight hours so
utilization could be addressed.
449
A S S U M P T I O N S / P I E R P L A Z A
ASSUMPTION RESPONSE
Decks can be easily taken
up and down.
Investment in the decks can be significant. On-street decks cost anywhere
from $15k to $50k. Also, 13 of the 22 respondents do not have the resources to
store their decks. Portable decks are sometimes seen as an attractive
solution for businesses looking to increase outdoor seating options during
high demand seasons and not having the cost burden during the off-season.
However, in our city, portable decks may not be a feasible option for most
businesses due to limited storage space. As a tight and compact city,
businesses do not have the luxury of large amounts of storage space to
house giant modular barriers. While portable decks may seem like a great
idea in theory, the practical realities of our city make it difficult to implement
them on a wide scale. Consider alternative options for increasing flexible
outdoor seating that are more practical and feasible for our city. Seasonal
rates are one recommended solution. Businesses will be more inclined to
support higher summer season rates if they know they’ll save money on
rates in the off-season, which allows the city to take advantage of the often
nice winter days without completely losing the outdoor seating.
450
A S S U M P T I O N S / O F F P I E R P L A Z A
ASSUMPTION RESPONSE
Lane reduction isn’t necessary for outdoor
dining.
In order to ensure public safety there should be a sufficient
buffer between decks and cars. Although we had some
lanes next to decks during part of the pandemic, the
patron experience is dramatically more alarming when a
car drives by a seated patron. In addition, the lane
reduction also allows for a designated bike lane that
encourages other forms of mobility, thus creating a better
environment for living streets.
Fees should be increased to ensure space is
efficiently used. A vacant deck demonstrates a
business should be paying more.
There are many costs involved when a business decides
whether they can afford to open for lunch or an additional
meal time. Thus, if they own a deck, it’s possible they still
may not be able to afford to open for lunch because of
staffing, resources, etc. It’s not always about business
model. Thus we should all think outside the box on how to
maximize use and possibly introduce public use during
daytime hours.
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R E G A R D I N G : W O R K I N G T O G E T H E R
We know generally that most people, including Council, love outdoor dining. It's important to ensure that
the regulations are reasonable and strike a balance between promoting outdoor dining and protecting
public safety. Studies have shown that outdoor dining can have a positive impact on local economies,
increasing foot traffic and revenue for businesses. Outdoor dining can help to create a vibrant social scene
and enhance the overall image and identity of the Downtown Core as a retail destination. We encourage
the City to continue to work collaboratively with local businesses to create regulations that are supportive
and reasonable. By doing so, we can create a win-win situation for both businesses and the community as a
whole. We all want to build trust between Council, staff, and local business owners through communication
and ideation which is a critical step towards establishing a Business Improvement District that is beneficial
for all stakeholders involved.
452
A D D I T I O N A L I N S I G H T
People come to be near the beach and to enjoy the collective social atmosphere of downtown Hermosa. We
compete with other neighboring communities that offer dining near the ocean with a vibrant social scene, i.e.
Redondo Beach’s vibrant Riviera Village. We want to focus on investing in all business corridors the same way
previous Councils created placemaking like Pier Plaza.
Studies have shown that improvements to the public realm, such as widened sidewalks and public plazas, can attract
additional patrons and create a vibrant social scene that encourages people to stay and spend time in the area. The
Roma Study, which is part of our General Plan, highlights the importance of creating a sense of place and enhancing
the image and identity of the Downtown Core as a retail destination.
From the Roma Study, “The downtown district is the heart of Hermosa Beach and should be enhanced so that it
becomes, to an even greater extent than today, the focus of social life in the city. The betterment of the downtown
will reflect positively on the quality of life in the community as a whole.
Improvements to the public realm are key to the enhancement of the image and identity of the Downtown Core as
a retail destination. Widened sidewalks and public plazas that create space for cafes and outdoor dining can also
attract additional patrons. Activities that spill out and populate the public spaces communicate that this place is
worth visiting - seeing people brings people.”
453
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Brothers BurritoHennessey's TavernSilvios Brazilian BBQWaterman'sThe LighthouseGreenbeltTreasure ChestAmerican JunkiesBaja SharkeezPatrick Malloy'sPlaya HermosaWavesHeavenly CouturePier SurfPalmilla'sTower 12Cafe BonaparteSpyder IIBrews HallJuicedTacos El Galoso
Zane's
Paisano's Pizza UncorkedTwo Guns EspressoFritto MistoEl Tarasco
Hook & PlowSosta CucinaThe Source CafeRockefellerCreme De La CrepeJava Man
Japonica
Agave Azul
Pedone's
Hermosa Brewing Co
Good Stuff
Beach House
La Playita
Mickey's Deli
Bottle Inn The Green
Store
North End Bar & Grill
Chef Melba's Bistro
Martha's
455
Permanent Plaza Late Night (Close after midnight) Permanent Area (Sq Ft) Temporary Area (Sq Ft)
AMERICAN JUNKIES 780 Removed
BAJA SHARKEEZ 390 360
WATERMANS 325 300
HENNESSEY'S TAVERN 975 900
PALMILLA COCINA TEQUILA 267.60 390.00
PATRICK MOLLOY'S 429 288
THE LIGHTHOUSE (close before midnight Sun-Wed) 390 NA
Permanent Plaza Non-Late (close before midnight) Permanent Area (Sq Ft) Temporary Area (Sq Ft)
CAFÉ BONAPARTE 341 120
PLAYA HERMOSA FISH & OYSTER CO 326 645
PALMILLA COCINA TEQUILA 189.60 390.00
BREW'S HALL 390 986
OAKBERRY ACAI 143 NA
SILVIO'S BRAZILIAN BBQ 390 300
GREENSPOT 260 192
JUICED 130 NA
Permanent off-Plaza (close before midnight unless notePermanent Area (Sq Ft) Temporary Area (Sq Ft)
BOTTLE INN 570
BARNACLES BAR & GRILL (Close at 2am) 200
GOOD STUFF 480 900
MARTHA'S 22 ND. ST. GRILL 913.50
MICKEY'S ITALIAN DELI 384
THE BEACH HOUSE 480
THE GREEN STORE 312
JAVA MAN 112
Temporary off Plaza (must close by 11pm) Temporary Area (Sq Ft)
BROTHERS BURRITOS 450
CHEF MELBA'S BISTRO 96
GOOD STUFF 900
LA PLAYITA CAFÉ 480
LOBSTER & BEER 792
JAPONICA 441
MOBI SCOOTERS 96
NORTH END BAR & GRILL (outdoors close by 10pm) 849
PAISANOS PIZZA 456
PEDONE'S PIZZA 372
TACOS EL GOLOSO 91
ZANES 588
BEACH BOUND 36
CREME DE LA CREPE 224
EL TARASCO 280
FUNDAMENTAL COAST 15
HOOK & PLOW 660
ROCKEFELLER 301
SOSTA CUCINA 72
THE SOURCE CAFÉ 620
TWO GUNS ESPRESSO 55
UNCORKED 264
Hermosa Beach Encroachments - Areas and Operation as of April 2023
456
BUSINESS NAME DIFFERENCE % INCREASE
Plaza Late Night
BAJA SHARKEEZ 750 1,950.00 540.00 29,880.00 750 6.00 4,500.00 54,000.00 24,120.00 80.72%
8 WATERMANS (FORMERLY BEACH CLUB)625 1,069.25 450.00 18,231.00 625 6.00 3,750.00 45,000.00 26,769.00 146.83%
1 HENNESSEY'S TAVERN 1875 4,875.00 1,350.00 18,675.00 * 3 months 1875 6.00 11,250.00 33,750.00 15,075.00 80.72%*3 months
2 PALMILLA COCINA TEQUILA 267.6 1,338.00 0.00 16,056.00 267.6 6.00 1,605.60 19,267.20 3,211.20 20.00%
PATRICK MOLLOY'S 717 2,145.00 432.00 30,924.00 717 6.00 4,302.00 51,624.00 20,700.00 66.94%
AMERICAN JUNKIE 780 3,900.00 0.00 46,800.00 780 6.00 4,680.00 56,160.00 9,360.00 20.00%
3 THE LIGHTHOUSE 390 1,950.00 0.00 5,850.00 * 3 months 390 6.00 2,340.00 7,020.00 1,170.00 20.00%*3 months
9 TOWER 12 1095 1,642.50 19,710.00 1095 6.00 6,570.00 78,840.00 59,130.00 300.00%
6 LORETO PLAZA/TOWER 12 (rate increased 1/1/2023)- Separate contract 884 2,934.88 35,218.56 884 3.32 2,934.88 35,218.56 0.00 0.00%Separate contract
GRAND TOTAL 221,344.56 TOTAL 41,932.48 380,879.76 159,535.20 72.08%
ANNUAL
RATE
Plaza Non-Late with Alcohol DIFFERENCE % INCREASE
* 1 HENNESSEY'S TAVERN (CLOSED BEFORE MIDNIGHT @ $2/SQ. FT.)1875 1,950.00 1,350.00 29,700.00 fenced *9 months 1875 3.00 5,625.00 50,625.00 20,925.00 70.45%*9 months
* 3 THE LIGHTHOUSE (CLOSED BEFORE MIDNIGHT @ $2/SQ. FT.)390 780.00 0.00 7,020.00 fenced *9 months 390 3.00 1,170.00 10,530.00 3,510.00 50.00%*9 months
PLAYA HERMOSA FISH & OYSTER CO 971 652.00 967.50 19,434.00 fenced 971 3.00 2,913.00 34,956.00 15,522.00 79.87%
2 PALMILLA COCINA TEQUILA 579.6 379.20 585.00 11,570.40 fenced 579.60 3.00 1,738.80 20,865.60 9,295.20 80.34%
BREW'S HALL (formerly Mediterraneo/Rebel Republic)1376 780.00 1,479.00 27,108.00 fenced 1376 3.00 4,128.00 49,536.00 22,428.00 82.74%
SILVIO'S BRAZILIAN BBQ 690 780.00 450.00 14,760.00 fenced 690 3.00 2,070.00 24,840.00 10,080.00 68.29%
GREENSPOT (Formerly Greenbelt and Chop Shop)452 520.00 288.00 9,696.00 452 3.00 1,356.00 16,272.00 6,576.00 67.82%
GRAND TOTAL TOTAL 119,288.40 TOTAL 19,000.80 207,624.60 88,336.20 74.05%
Plaza Snack Shops, Off Plaza, Retail, Sidewalk DIFFERENCE % INCREASE
5 CAFÉ BONAPARTE (FORMERLY DOWNTOWN BAKERY) SNACK SHOP 461 341.00 180.00 6,252.00 461 2.00 922.00 11,064.00 4,812.00 76.97%
5 OAKBERRY ACAI (Formerly ITA Italian Street Food {and Hooked Poke Market} Snack Shop)143 143.00 0.00 1,716.00 143 2.00 286.00 3,432.00 1,716.00 100.00%
5 JUICED (FORMERLY THE FRESH SPOT) SNACK SHOP 130 130.00 1,560.00 130 2.00 260.00 3,120.00 1,560.00 100.00%
* 4 BOTTLE INN 570.0 Varies 2,850.00 570.00 2.00 1,140.00 13,680.00 10,830.00 380.00%
BARNACLES BAR & GRILL 200 200.00 2,400.00 200 2.00 400.00 4,800.00 2,400.00 100.00%
GOOD STUFF 1380 480.00 1,350.00 21,960.00 1380 2.00 2,760.00 33,120.00 11,160.00 50.82%
MARTHA'S 22 ND. ST. GRILL (OWNED BY BOTTLE INN)914 913.50 10,962.00 913.5 2.00 1,827.00 21,924.00 10,962.00 100.00%
MICKEY'S ITALIAN DELI 384 384.00 4,608.00 384 2.00 768.00 9,216.00 4,608.00 100.00%
PAISANO PIZZA & PASTA 506 50.00 684.00 8,808.00 506 2.00 1,012.00 12,144.00 3,336.00 37.87%
THE BEACH HOUSE (square footage adjusted 4/1/2019)- Separate contract 480.0 480.00 5,760.00 480.00 2.00 960.00 11,520.00 5,760.00 100.00%
THE GREEN STORE 312 312.00 3,744.00 312 2.00 624.00 7,488.00 3,744.00 100.00%
CURRENT RESTAURANT ENCROACHMENTS STAFF RECOMMENDATION
SHOWN IN RECOMMENDED NEW CATEGORIES 4/25/2023
RENT/ MONTH ANNUAL
RATE@ $5/sq. ft.
OPEN AFTER MIDNIGHT
TEMPORARY
AMT PAID
@ $1.50/SQ.
FT.
ANNUAL
RATE
Jul - Sep
TOTAL
CLOSED BEFORE
MIDNIGHT
Jul - Sep
TEMPORARY AMT
PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT SQ.
FOOTAGE
RENT/
SF/MONTH
RENT/ MONTH ANNUAL
RATE
Oct - June
SQ.
FOOTAGE
RENT/ MONTH SQ.
FOOTAGE
RENT/
SF/MONTH
Oct - June
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $1/SQ. FT.
SQ.
FOOTAGE
ANNUAL RATE TEMPORARY AMT
PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $2/SQ. FT.
RENT/
MONTH
ANNUAL
RATE
RENT/
SF/MONTH
4/12/2023 457
Plaza Snack Shops, Off Plaza, Retail, Sidewalk DIFFERENCE % INCREASE
JAVA MAN 112 112.00 1,344.00$ 112 2.00 224.00 2,688.00 1,344.00 100.00%
CHEF MELBA'S BISTRO 96 144.00 1,728.00$ 96 2.00 192.00 2,304.00 576.00 33.33%
LA PLAYITA CAFÉ 480 720.00 8,640.00$ 480 2.00 960.00 11,520.00 2,880.00 33.33%
HERMOSA BREWING CO.372 558.00 6,696.00$ 372 2.00 744.00 8,928.00 2,232.00 33.33%
7 LOBSTER & BEER 792 1,188.00 14,256.00$ 792 2.00 1,584.00 19,008.00 4,752.00 33.33%
JAPONICA 441 661.50 7,938.00$ 441 2.00 882.00 10,584.00 2,646.00 33.33%
NORTH END BAR & GRILL 849 1,273.50 15,282.00$ 849 2.00 1,698.00 20,376.00 5,094.00 33.33%
PEDONE'S PIZZA 372 558.00 6,696.00$ 372 2.00 744.00 8,928.00 2,232.00 33.33%
ZANES 588 882.00 10,584.00$ 588 2.00 1,176.00 14,112.00 3,528.00 33.33%
CREME DE LA CREPE 224 336.00 4,032.00$ 224 2.00 448.00 5,376.00 1,344.00 33.33%
EL TARASCO 280 420.00 5,040.00$ 280 2.00 560.00 6,720.00 1,680.00 33.33%
HOOK & PLOW 660 990.00 11,880.00$ 660 2.00 1,320.00 15,840.00 3,960.00 33.33%
ROCKEFELLER 301 451.50 5,418.00$ 301 2.00 602.00 7,224.00 1,806.00 33.33%
SOSTA CUCINA 72 108.00 1,296.00$ 72 2.00 144.00 1,728.00 432.00 33.33%
UNCORKED 264 396.00 4,752.00$ 264 2.00 528.00 6,336.00 1,584.00 33.33%
BROTHERS BURRITOS 450 675.00 8,100.00$ 450 2.00 900.00 10,800.00 2,700.00 33.33%
TACOS EL GOLOSO 91 136.50 1,638.00$ 91 2.00 182.00 2,184.00 546.00 33.33%
TWO GUNS ESPRESSO 55 82.50 990.00$ 55 2.00 110.00 1,320.00 330.00 33.33%
THE SOURCE CAFÉ 620 930.00 11,160.00$ 620 2.00 1,240.00 14,880.00 3,720.00 33.33%
HEAVENLY COUTURE 150 225.00 2,700.00$ 150 2.00 300.00 3,600.00 900.00 33.33%
PIER SURF 180 270.00 3,240.00$ 180 2.00 360.00 4,320.00 1,080.00 33.33%
SPYDER II INC.200 300.00 3,600.00$ 200 2.00 400.00 4,800.00 1,200.00 33.33%
TREASURE CHEST 156 234.00 2,808.00$ 156 2.00 312.00 3,744.00 936.00 33.33%
WAVES 247 370.50 4,446.00$ 247 2.00 494.00 5,928.00 1,482.00 33.33%
GRAND TOTAL TOTAL 214,884.00 TOTAL 27,538.00 324,756.00 109,872.00 51.13%
GRAND TOTAL 555,516.96 GRAND TOTAL 88,471.28 913,260.36 357,743.40 64.40%
Removed decks
AGAVE AZUL 480 720.00 8,640.00
DECADENCE 372 558.00 6,696.00
ROK SUSHI 420 630.00 7,560.00
GRAND TOTAL 22,896.00
Out of Businness
THE SPOT (out of business)100 150.00 1,800.00
GRAND TOTAL 1,800.00
RENT/
SF/MONTH
RENT/
MONTH
ANNUAL
RATE
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $1/SQ. FT.
ANNUAL RATE
SQ.
FOOTAGE
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT.
ANNUAL RATE
TOTAL
TOTAL
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT.
TEMPORARY AMT
PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT
ANNUAL RATE
4/12/2023 458
Retail Off Plaza (to be eliminated)
MOBI SCOOTERS (to be removed)96 144.00 1,728.00
BEACH BOUND (to be removed)36 54.00 648.00
FUNDAMENTAL COAST (to be removed)15 22.50 270.00
GRAND TOTAL 2,646.00
TOTAL DISCONTINUED ENCROACHMENTS 27,342.00
Notes:
1 Open after Midnight July - September only
2 Two different fees - Additional Patio not open after Midnight MARKET RATE FEE
3 Open after Midnight July - September only ON PIER PLAZA LOCATIONS $5.67
4 Encroachment rate varies: Jan-Mar $0 (patio closed), Apr-Jun $855 (half of patio), Jul-Sep $1,710 (full patio), Oct-Dec $285 (half of patio-one month)ON NON-PIER PLAZA LOCATIONS $4.83
5 Snack Shop Rate (CC:6/12/07)ON EAST OF HERMOSA AVENUE $4.00
6 Monthly fee based on 884 Sq Ft*$3.32/Sq Ft (Tower 12 rent/sf $6.64 x 50%). The rent will increase as the rent of the underlying lease between Pierside and Tower 12 increases.
7 Owner would like to start on 02/15/2023
8 Split Rate - 3 days @ $5 and 4 days @ $2
9 Temporary Area currently charged $1.50
*Various hours of operation, not year round
PLAZA SNACK SHOPS, OFF PLAZA, RETAIL, SIDEWALK $2.00
ON PIER PLAZA LOCATIONS - LATE NIGHT $6.00
ON PIER PLAZA LOCATIONS - NON-LATE $3.00
NEW PROPOSED RATES
TOTAL
SQ.
FOOTAGE
AMT PAID
@ $1.50/SQ. FT.
ANNUAL RATE
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 13, 2023 GTS: 190507.8
To: City of Hermosa Beach
From: GTS
Subject: Benefits of lane reconfiguration for outdoor dining on Hermosa and Pier Avenues
This memo discusses the benefits of the lane reconfiguration that was implemented in 2020 on
Hermosa and Pier Avenues in the City of Hermosa Beach. The reconfiguration removed one lane
of traffic in each direction and added bicycle lanes. The study area is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Study area map
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Background
Lanes were reconfigured in 2020 on Pier Avenue from Palm Drive to Bard Street (0.25 mile) and on
Hermosa Avenue from 8th Street to 14th Street (0.3 mile). Both road segments are commercial areas
with a high density of restaurants and bars.
Prior to the reconfiguration, each of the road segments had two travel lanes in each direction (not
including turn lanes). The travel lanes on Hermosa Avenue were 12 feet wide, and the travel lanes
on Pier Avenue varied between 10 and 12 feet. As an example, a portion of the reconfiguration is
shown in Figure 2 below. Concurrently, restaurants were permitted to convert adjacent on-street
parking spaces for outdoor dining, constructing dining decks, as can be seen in the figure below. In
the reconfigured street cross-section, there is one vehicular travel lane in each direction, about 11
feet wide, and a 5-foot-wide bicycle lane in each direction. The additional space allows for a buffer
zone, separating the bicycle lanes from the on-street parking and the dining decks.
Figure 2. Aerial view of Hermosa Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street in January 2020 (left) and August
2021 (right)
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In addition, the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Greenwich Village (at the North End Bar and
Grill) was reconfigured, converting the slip right-turn lane to outdoor dining space. Because of the
tight radius, vehicles cannot turn right from Greenwich Village onto Hermosa Avenue. A traffic study
in 2020 determined that the closure of this right-turn option would be feasible.
The previous and existing cross-sections of Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue are shown in the
figures below.
Figure 3. Hermosa Avenue - previous cross-section (looking north)
Figure 4. Hermosa Avenue - existing cross-section (looking north)
Figure 5. Pier Avenue - previous cross-section (looking east)
Figure 6. Pier Avenue - existing cross-section (looking east)
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Discussion
1.Benefits of Lane Reconfiguration
Reductions in road capacity, often referred to as “road diets,” can be beneficial for some high-density
commercial areas where the reduction in speed and increased accommodation of non-automobile
modes lead to a safer and more pleasant environment. This is especially true for commercial areas
that are a focus for street life, where the street functions more as a community gathering place and
less as a corridor for moving traffic through. Several recent success stories exist, such as in New
York City, where an economic study of 7 road diet corridors found consistent increases in
business revenues.
From a traffic engineering perspective, the lane reconfiguration confers the following benefits:
1. Speeds are lower, assumed to be a result of the following factors:
a. Without a passing lane, speeds are limited to the speed of the lead vehicle in the
through lane.
b.The presence of bicycle lanes has been shown to have a traffic-calming effect,
slowing driving speeds.
c.The presence of vertical features that narrow the perceived width of the roadway
(such as dining decks) has been shown to reduce driving speeds.
Lower speeds reduce the frequency of collisions because road users have more time to
react to each other and prevent a collision. At lower speeds, any collisions that do occur will
also be less severe. As an example, this was already demonstrated by the earlier Complete
Streets redesign of Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, which led to a crash reduction factor
of 0.6, according to the City’s General Plan.
2.The traffic noise level experienced by diners on the outdoor dining decks (as well as for
pedestrians on the sidewalk) is lower. The reconfiguration with bicycle lanes brings about a
minimum separation of approximately 12 feet between outdoor diners and automobiles in
the through lanes. By comparison, if the outdoor dining decks remained and the previous 4-
lane configuration were restored, there could be a separation of as little as 3 feet between
diners and moving vehicles. The noise level experienced by diners is further reduced by the
assumed reduction in speed, since vehicles traveling faster make more noise.
3.The separation between dining decks and through traffic, mentioned above, is beneficial for
safety. With through traffic separated from dining decks by a 12-foot buffer, it is less likely
that a motor vehicle will collide with a dining deck. Several other jurisdictions require a
buffer, such as a bike lane or space of comparable width, between automobile through lanes
and parklets.
4.The lane reconfiguration reduces the effective pedestrian crossing distance and improves
the comfort and safety of pedestrians crossing at crosswalks, because on each side of the
roadway there is one less lane of traffic for pedestrians to cross.
5.Pedestrian and bicycle traffic have increased in the study area, which can be assumed to
benefit local businesses. Pedestrian traffic increased by 52% on Pier Ave. and by 23% on
Hermosa Ave. between August 2021 and July 2022. Bicycle traffic increased by 44% on
Pier Ave. and by 27% on Hermosa Ave. in the same timeframe.
6.Based on traffic volumes, four lanes are more capacity than is needed. Per 2015 volume
and capacity measurements in the Plan Hermosa Environmental Impact Report (p. 4.14-
16), the section of Hermosa Avenue in the study area had a capacity of 22,000 daily vehicles
and a volume of 11,128 average daily traffic (ADT), with a volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio of
0.384 (indicating that excess capacity is present) and level of service A (which indicates
free-flowing traffic). Pier Avenue had a capacity of 29,000 daily vehicles and a volume of
13,352, with a V/C ratio of 0.46 and level of service A. More recent traffic volume
measurements (July 2022) showed similar volumes (11,749 for Hermosa Ave. at 11th St.
and 11,059 for Pier Ave. between Hermosa Ave. and Monterey Blvd.). Free-flowing traffic
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at 30 MPH is not necessarily desirable for a business corridor with many pedestrian-oriented
destinations; as noted above, lower speeds result in a safer and quieter environment.
7. The removal of the slip lane at the North End Bar & Grill, besides benefiting a local business,
has had the benefit of increasing this intersection’s role as a pedestrian-friendly community
node (there are also a coffee shop and a restaurant in the immediate area).
2. Shoulder and Buffer Requirements
According to the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), 7th edition (2022), Topic 302, which
references Caltrans Design Information Bulletin No. 79-04, an 8-foot shoulder is required for two-
lane roads with ADT between 6,001 and 18,000. This requirement is satisfied by the 5-foot bike lane
plus 3 feet of buffer space on Hermosa Ave. and Pier Ave. With 4 lanes of traffic, there would not
be adequate space to satisfy the shoulder requirement with dining decks present.
The HDM allows barriers to encroach into the clear recovery zone. Per Section 309.1(1): “Certain
yielding types of fixed objects, such as sand filled barrels, guardrail, breakaway wood posts, etc.
may encroach within the clear recovery zone. While these objects are designed to reduce the
severity of accidents, efforts should be made to maximize the distance between any object and the
edge of traveled way.”
Also per the HDM, Topic 1003 – Bikeway Design Criteria, “A minimum 2-foot horizontal clearance
from the paved edge of a bike path to obstructions shall be provided.”
The above points are important to note from a liability perspective in case a collision occurs. The
current design provides the minimum required 2-foot buffer for the bike lanes and the 8-foot shoulder
(which includes the bike lane) for the dining decks.
3. Alternative Parking Schemes
Angled parking currently exists on the north side of Pier Avenue. This side of Pier Avenue is 40 feet
wide from the curb to the median. There is a 5-foot buffer space for vehicles backing out of the
angled spaces. By contrast, each side of Hermosa Avenue is 32 feet from the curb to the median,
and angled parking on Hermosa Avenue would leave no buffer space between vehicles backing out
and vehicles in the through lanes. This is shown in Figure 7.
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Figure 7. Comparison of buffer space available with angled parking on Pier Ave. (existing) and on Hermosa
Ave. (hypothetical).
The following alternative on-street parking concepts were developed for Hermosa Avenue between
10th and 14th Streets:
•Concept 1: 30° reverse angled parking (45 spaces). This concept included reduction from 4
to 2 through lanes and added bicycle lanes on the outside of the parking lanes (adjacent to
the through lanes).
•Concept 2: 30° head-in angled parking (42 spaces). This concept also reduced the roadway
from 4 to 2 through lanes and included bicycle lanes mostly on the inside of the parking
lanes (adjacent to the sidewalk), except for one block where the northbound bicycle lane
would have been adjacent to the vehicular lane.
•Concept 3: 45° reverse angled parking (70 spaces). This concept also reduced the roadway
from 4 to 2 through lanes, but the 45° angled parking does not leave adequate buffer space
for vehicles backing out from a safety perspective. It would also require removal of the bike
lanes.
The current design includes 57 parallel parking spaces in the same section.
Summary
The following points summarize the key findings of this memo.
1.With 4 lanes, both Hermosa Ave. and Pier Ave. had more capacity than needed, while with
2 lanes the capacity is adequate.
2.Due to the HDM shoulder requirement, 4 lanes of traffic are not compatible with dining decks
on either Hermosa Ave. or Pier Ave.
3.Angled parking on Hermosa Ave. would result in no buffer space for safe backing (as
compared to the existing angled parking on Pier Ave.).
4.The bicycle lanes strengthen the citywide bicycle network and connect to future bike
facilities that are in Plan Hermosa.
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Table of Contents
Key Takeaways ............................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 5
Big Data Evaluation – Downtown Hermosa Beach .................................................................... 6
StreetLight Big Data Methodology ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Downtown Activity .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Trip Distribution ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
27th Street Diversion ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Downtown Route Travel Time ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Downtown Travel Runs ....................................................................................................................................................10
Empirical Data Evaluation – Downtown Hermosa Beach ........................................................ 12
Helmet Wearing and E-Bike Data................................................................................................................................17
Empirical Data Evaluation – North School Area ....................................................................... 21
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Figure 1 – Downtown Trip Distribution Primary/Secondary Routes Summer 2019 to Summer 2021 ............... 8
Figure 2 – Midday Peak Hour Segment Volumes ................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 3 – Percent Change in Midday Peak Hour Segment Volumes .......................................................................... 16
Figure 4 – Downtown Daily Segment 85th Percentile Speeds (mph) ............................................................................ 17
Figure 5 – Change in Pedestrian/Walking Activity in Downtown .................................................................................. 18
Figure 6 – Change in Bicyclist Activity in Downtown .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 7 – Helmet vs. No Helmet Bicyclist Counts in Downtown ................................................................................... 19
Figure 8 – E-bike vs. Non E-bike Bicyclist Counts in Downtown .................................................................................... 19
Figure 9 – Helmet vs. No Helmet E-bike Bicyclist Counts in Downtown ..................................................................... 20
List of Tables
Table 1 – Downtown activity from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021 ................................................................................ 7
Table 2 – Downtown trip distribution along primary and secondary routes from Summer 2019 to Summer
2021 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Table 3 – 27th Street activity from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021 ................................................................................ 9
Table 4 – Downtown Bidirectional Route Travel Time from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021 ............................ 10
Table 5 – Travel Time Runs During Weekday PM Peak Period ....................................................................................... 11
Table 6 – Observed Daily Traffic Volumes in Downtown in August, 2021 and July, 2022 ................................... 14
Table 7 – Observed Midday Peak Hour (1:45 pm – 2:45 pm) Traffic Volumes in Downtown in August, 2015
and July, 2022 ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Table 8 – Observed Daily Traffic Volumes October, 2021 and October, 2022 ......................................................... 22
Table 9 – 85th Percentile Speeds October, 2021 and October, 2022 ........................................................................... 24
Table 10 – Observed AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes in the North School Area in November/December,
2015 and October, 2022 ........................................................................................................................................ 26
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Key Takeaways
•Big Data – A Smartphone-based travel data source (called StreetLight Data) was used to evaluate
the potential for traffic diversion along primary and secondary routes used to travel to and from
Downtown as a result of the lane reductions on Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue. Weekend day
StreetLight Data was gathered for the months of July and August 2019, 2020, and 2021,
expanding the sample size to assess summer travel patterns. Overall activity in Downtown
decreased by approximately 20% from summer 2019 to summer 2021. However, from summer
2020 to summer 2021 activity increased by 34%, indicating that activity trends and restaurant
visitations in Downtown were returning to pre-COVID conditions. StreetLight Data was also used
to evaluate trip distribution along primary and secondary routes for trips traveling to or from
Downtown. Distribution on both lane reduction segments (Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue)
remained the same or increased from summer 2019 to summer 2021, while secondary routes
(potential diversion) experienced a decrease in distribution. 27th Street experienced a 1% decrease
in distribution, making it highly unlikely that the lane reductions diverted traffic onto 27th Street.
•Additionally, weekend day activity was analyzed for each of the summer periods along 27th Street.
Overall, 27th Street activity decreased by approximately 15% from summer 2019 to summer 2021.
Of the total trips using 27th Street, roughly 21% started or ended in Downtown in summer 2019,
and 17% in summer 2021. In conclusion, the assessment of overall activity in Downtown, along
primary and secondary routes used to travel to Downtown, and along 27th Street during each
summer period likely indicates that travel patterns and volumes are returning to pre-COVID
conditions, and the lane reductions are not contributing significant traffic diversions onto
secondary routes and 27th Street.
•Empirical Data – When comparing the AM peak hour October 2022 counts with the 2015 counts
from the Traffic Impact Analysis conducted for the North Elementary School, vehicular volumes
decreased overall by 20%. Some locations experienced increases in volumes while others
experienced more significant decreases in the volumes. These fluctuations are expected as the
count periods are static in time and only reflect a single day of counts.
•The data collected in August 2021 and July 2022 indicated that the lane reduction pilot may have
contributed to a 33% increase in walking and a 26% increase in biking, which was not observed
for the City overall; and therefore may not be driven primarily by COVID related reopenings.
•The data collected in August 2021 and July 2022 also indicated that the pilot may have
contributed to 5% slower speeds observed on the roadways, which has a safety benefit for people
who walk and/or bike.
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Introduction
The purpose of this study is to provide vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle count and speed data in the City of
Hermosa Beach, primarily to compare pre and post mobility pilot implementation in Downtown Hermosa
Beach. Multiple data sources and methodologies were used to assess changes in data, particularly
because the COVID 19 pandemic occurred over the course of this data monitoring and pilot project
implementation. This report is divided into four sections, including this introduction. The second section is
focused on data comparisons for Downtown Hermosa Beach using location based origin destination data,
referred to as Big Data analysis. The third section focuses on in-field empirically collected data for
Downtown, and the fourth section focuses on empirically collected data for the North School area.
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Big Data Evaluation – Downtown
Hermosa Beach
StreetLight Big Data Methodology
StreetLight Data applies proprietary machine-learning algorithms to measure travel patterns and makes
them available on-demand via StreetLight InSight®, the world’s first SaaS platform for mobility.
StreetLight provides powerful analyses for a wide variety of transportation studies including volume,
counts, Origin-Destination (O-D) and more. StreetLight algorithmically transforms trillions of location data
points into contextualized, aggregated, and normalized travel pattern data to deliver unique insights into
how vehicles, bikes, pedestrians, and bus and rail passengers move on virtually every road and Census
Block. StreetLight Data collects all its transportation data as Location Based Services (LBS) data which are
services based on the location of a mobile device. They obtain “low fidelity” cell phone data scrubbed of
all Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and pair it with data with “high fidelity” data from GPS devices.
StreetLight Data was used to evaluate vehicular traffic volumes, distribution, and overall activity before
and after the pilot in Downtown. Three date periods for weekend days (Saturday & Sunday) were defined
for each of the StreetLight analyses:
1.Summer 2019: Pre-Pilot (July-August 2019)
2.Summer 2020: Post-Pilot (July-August 2020)
3.Summer 2021: Post -Pilot (July-August 2021)
Downtown Activity
A zone activity analysis using StreetLight Data was conducted to assess the potential change in
Downtown visitation and overall activity from summer 2019 to summer 2021. Table 1 shows for the All
Day (12am -12am) day part from summer 2019 to summer 2021, overall activity in Downtown decreased
by approximately 20% for the all-day period. However, from summer 2020 to summer 2021, overall
activity increased by approximately 34%. While the overall change in volume from summer 2019
conditions to summer 2021 decreased, the increase from summer 2020 to summer 2021 indicates that
Downtown activity and visitation is likely returning to pre-COVID conditions.
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Table 1 – Downtown activity from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021
Day Part Summer 2019 Summer 2020 Summer 2021
ADT ADT ADT
All Day (12am - 12am) 26,413 15,865 (-40%) 21,233 (-20%)
Peak AM (6am - 10am) 2,761 1,725 (-38%) 2,272 (-18%)
Mid-Day (10am-3pm) 7,831 5,648 (-28%) 7,048 (-10%)
Peak PM (3pm-7pm) 7,263 4,764 (-34%) 6,001 (-17%)
Source: Fehr & Peers / StreetLight, Inc.
Trip Distribution
An Origin-Destination analysis using StreetLight Data was conducted to assess trip distribution along
potential primary and secondary routes for trips starting or ending in Downtown during the three summer
date periods. Origin-Destination zones were placed at the following locations within Downtown:
1. 27
th Street w/o Morningside Drive
2.8th Street w/o Valley Drive
3.Hermosa Avenue n/o 16th Street
4.Hermosa Avenue n/o 8th Street
5.Manhattan Avenue n/o Pier Avenue
6.Manhattan Avenue s/o Pier Avenue
7.Monterey Boulevard n/o Pier Avenue
8.Monterey Boulevard s/o Pier Avenue
9.Pier Avenue w/o Valley Boulevard
Table 2 shows from summer 2019 to summer 2021, the average daily (All Day 12am – 12am) distribution
of trips along primary and secondary routes used to travel to and from Downtown remained consistent.
More than 95% of trips traveling to or from Downtown in the summer periods used at least one of these
routes. The Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue segments, where the lane reductions were implemented,
accounted for approximately 74% of trips in summer 2019, increasing to roughly 79% in summer 2020
and summer 2021. Other secondary routes used as potential diversion routes such as Monterey Boulevard
and Manhattan Avenue did not see an increase in trips from pre- to post-pilot conditions. Additionally,
27th Street experienced a decrease in trips from pre- to post-pilot. Figure A-1 in the appendix shows the
locations in at which StreetLight volumes were collected.
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Table 2 – Downtown trip distribution along primary and secondary routes from Summer
2019 to Summer 2021
Zone ID Zone Name
Trip Distribution
Summer 2019 Summer 2020 Summer 2021
% % %
1 27th Street (w/o Morningside) 7.0% 5.9% 6.2%
2 8th Street (w/o Valley) 7.4% 7.2% 6.0%
3 Hermosa Avenue (n/o 16th) 17.2% 16.9% 17.1%
4 Hermosa Avenue (n/o 8th) 21.7% 22.7% 22.6%
5 Manhattan Ave (n/o Pier) 2.9% 1.6% 2.0%
6 Manhattan Ave (s/o Pier) 2.5% 2.0% 2.1%
7 Monterey Boulevard (n/o Pier) 2.2% 2.0% 1.6%
8 Monterey Boulevard (s/o Pier) 3.0% 2.3% 2.5%
9 Pier Avenue (w/o Valley) 36.0% 39.5% 39.8%
Source: Fehr & Peers / StreetLight, Inc.
Figure 1 – Downtown Trip Distribution Primary/Secondary Routes Summer 2019 to
Summer 2021
Source: Fehr & Peers / StreetLight, Inc.
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27th Street Diversion
A zone activity analysis using StreetLight Data was conducted to assess overall activity along 27th Street
from summer 2019 to summer 2021. Table 3 shows for the All Day (12am -12am) day part from summer
2019 to summer 2021, 27th Street experienced a decrease in overall activity from pre-COVID / pre-pilot
conditions. Additionally, roughly 21% of trips traveling along 27th Street started or ended in Downtown
in summer 2019, decreasing to 17% in summer 2021.
Table 3 – 27th Street activity from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021
Day Part Summer 2019 Summer 2020 Summer 2021
ADT ADT ADT
All Day (12am - 12am) 10061 7935 (-21%) 8545 (-15%)
Peak AM (6am - 10am) 1147 794 (-31%) 890 (22%)
Mid-Day (10am-3pm) 3421 2915 (-15%) 3014 (-12%)
Peak PM (3pm-7pm) 2959 2586 (-13%) 2458 (-17%)
Source: Fehr & Peers / StreetLight, Inc.
Downtown Route Travel Time
An assessment of travel time along primary and secondary routes used to travel to and from Downtown
using StreetLight Data was conducted to highlight potential congestion along cut through routes as a
result of the lane reductions. Table 4 highlights average bidirectional travel time for each route starting or
ending at the Pier Avenue and Hermosa Avenue intersection for each summer period. All but one route
experienced decreases in average travel time from summer 2019 to summer 2021. The Pier Avenue to
Manhattan Avenue to 27th Street route experienced a 36% increase in travel time. The Manhattan Avenue
segment between Pier Avenue and Monterey Boulevard nearly doubled in travel time while all other
segments remained consistent with pre-pilot conditions. This could potentially be due to traffic opting to
use Manhattan Avenue as a cut through route instead of Hermosa Avenue to travel to and from
Downtown. Figure A-2 in the appendix shows the extent of each route.
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Table 4 – Downtown Bidirectional Route Travel Time from Summer 2019 to Summer 2021
Route Name
Summer 2019 Summer 2020 Summer 2021
Travel Time
(min)
Travel Time
(min)
Travel Time
(min)
1 Pier Avenue 4.7 3.7 4.1
2 Hermosa Avenue to Herondo Street 4.1 4.0 3.7
3 Hermosa Avenue to 27th Street 6.5 5.7 5.2
4 Hermosa Avenue to 8th Street 4.7 4.1 4.4
5 Pier Avenue to Manhattan Avenue to
8th Street 10.5 7.6 7.4
6 Pier Avenue to Monterey Boulevard
to 8th Street 6.0 4.9 5.1
7 Pier Avenue to Manhattan Avenue to
27th Street 9.1 12.2 12.4
8 Pier Avenue to Monterey Boulevard
to Manhattan Avenue to 27th Street 9.1 7.8 6.9
Source: Fehr & Peers / StreetLight, Inc.
Downtown Travel Runs
Empirically collected time runs were collected on one primary route and one secondary route during PM
Peak Period (4-6 PM) on a Thursday in December 2022 through Downtown. The intent of this assessment
was to assess the potential for using alternative or cut-through routes in and out, and through Downtown
from a perspective of travel time, and to compare to StreetLight Data’s travel time estimates. StreetLight
Data travel times were during PM Peak Period (4-6 PM) for an average weekday (Tuesday-Thursday) in
December 2021. Figure A-3 in the appendix highlights the one primary and one secondary route that
were analyzed, both starting at the Hermosa Avenue and Herondo Street intersection:
Route 1: Hermosa Avenue to Pier Avenue to Ardmore Avenue to Gould Avenue
Route 2: Hermosa Avenue to 27th Street/Gould Avenue to Ardmore Avenue
A total of two travel time runs were conducted and averaged in each direction for each route. Both routes
are approximately 1.8 miles in length. On average, route 1 was roughly 30 seconds faster in each direction
(Table 5). One reason for this is PM Peak Period congestion traveling eastbound and westbound at the
Gould Avenue and Valley Drive/Ardmore Avenue intersection.
When comparing the bidirectional travel time runs with the StreetLight Data travel time estimates,
StreetLight Data’s travel times were approximately 5.6% faster than the travel time runs for Route 2. While
the difference between the two data points is small, it is important to note that the travel time run
represents a single period in time for one day, whereas StreetLight Data estimates travel time based on an
average of multiple weekdays and Peak PM periods for an entire month. StreetLight Data captures a much
greater sample size and range of travel times which is more indicative of both historical and existing travel
times. Route 1 was not compared in this analysis since a portion of the route was not included in the
StreetLight travel time segments.
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Table 5 – Travel Time Runs During Weekday PM Peak Period
Route Travel Time
Runs (min.)
StreetLight Data
(min.)
Route 1 6.7 NA
Route 2 7.3 6.9
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Empirical Data Evaluation–
Downtown Hermosa Beach
In addition to the big data summary using StreetLight Data, observed changes in traffic volumes and
bicycle/pedestrian activity along several Downtown streets in Hermosa Beach after the installation of the
pilot project using 24-hour counts were summarized. The pilot project involved a one lane reduction in
both directions of travel along Hermosa Avenue (from 8th Street to 14th Street) and Pier Avenue (from
Hermosa Avenue to Valley Drive) in Downtown. The counts were taken in July 2022 which were collected
on a Saturday per the City’s request to capture summer visitation and activity to Downtown. The July 2022
counts were compared to the August 2021 counts for the same locations to assess the adjusted effects of
the lane reductions along Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue. Additionally, the July 2022 counts were
compared to the August 2015 counts from the 2017 Pier & Strand Hotel Traffic Study to evaluate changes
from pre-COVID-19 volumes. For this comparison, three additional locations were added to the July 2022
counts along Manhattan Avenue and Monterey Boulevard to assess potential traffic diversion as a result
of the lane reductions.
Table 6 below provides a summary of the overall change in daily traffic volumes between August 2021
and July 2022 in Downtown at six selected street segments:
1.8th Street between Hermosa Avenue and Monterey Boulevard (start of lane reduction)
2.Hermosa Avenue at 11th Street (lane reduction section)
3.Hermosa Avenue at 13th Street (lane reduction section)
4.Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Monterey Boulevard (lane reduction section)
5.Monterey Boulevard between 11th and Pier Avenue (adjacent to lane reduction section)
6.Pier Avenue west of Valley Drive (major gateway for the City)
Overall, the six Downtown locations saw an average increase of 32% in daily vehicular volumes from
August, 2021 to July, 2022, as traffic continued to return to pre-COVD-19 conditions and restaurant
visitations.
However, Table 7 below provides a summary of the overall change in daily traffic volumes between July
2022 midday peak hour counts and August 2015 midday peak hour counts in Downtown at the six
selected street segments analyzed across pre- and post-pilot conditions (1-6) and three additional
segments to evaluate potential traffic diversion (7-9):
1.8th Street between Hermosa Avenue and Monterey Boulevard (start of lane reduction)
2.Hermosa Avenue at 11th Street (lane reduction section)
3.Hermosa Avenue at 13th Street (lane reduction section)
4.Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Monterey Boulevard (lane reduction section)
5.Monterey Boulevard between 11th and Pier Avenue (adjacent to lane reduction section)
6.Pier Avenue west of Valley Drive (major gateway for the City)
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7.Manhattan Avenue between Pier Avenue and 14th Street (traffic diversion section)
8.Manhattan Avenue between Pier Avenue and 10th Street (traffic diversion section)
9.Monterey Boulevard between Pier Avenue and 16th Street (traffic diversion section)
Overall, the nine Downtown locations saw an average increase of 6% in daily vehicular volumes from
August, 2015 to July, 2022. This slight increase in volumes is indicative of travel patterns, restaurant
visitation, and overall Downtown activity returning to pre-COVID conditions. Both Manhattan Avenue and
Monterey Boulevard segments experienced minor increases in total volume (though percentage change
was largely due to these roads carrying low traffic volumes during the midday hour) while the lane
reduction sections (Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue) experienced minimal change. While the alternative
Downtown routes experienced increases in volumes, the total peak hour volume changes were negligible
in aggregate. When comparing the results of the StreetLight trip distribution summary in Table 2 with the
midday weekend peak hour volumes in Table 5, it’s important to note that StreetLight accounts for a
broader range of all day weekend travel patterns averaged over a substantial period of time with many
samples, making it a more accurate representation of traffic flows and potential traffic diversion. The
midday traffic counts were snapshots in time and represent just 2 samples on the corridors as opposed to
many samples in the StreetLight data.
When looking closer at the vehicular volumes in Tables 6-7 for Hermosa Avenue July, 2022, the total
segment volumes after the pilot installation were 6% higher than the volumes observed in 2015 (pre-
COVID, and without lane reductions) as part of the 2017 Pier & Strand Hotel Traffic Study.
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Figure 2 – Midday Peak Hour Segment Volumes
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Figure 4 shows the 85th percentile speed for each road segment (for both directions of travel) in August,
2021 and July, 2022. Most of the segments saw minor decreases (or no change) in speed. The Pier Avenue
segment west of Valley Drive saw a slight increase in speed (of 1 mph) compared to August, 2021. Overall,
speeds were 2% slower after the pilot.
Figure 4 – Downtown Daily Segment 85th Percentile Speeds (mph)
Figure 5 shows the change in pedestrian/walking activity, and Figure 6 shows the change in bicycle
activity in Downtown. Pedestrian walking activity increased in Downtown by approximately 33% in July,
2022 versus August, 2021, and bicycle activity increased by approximately 26%. Individually, there were no
decreases in biking or walking at any of the observed locations from August, 2021 to July, 2022.
Helmet Wearing and e-Bike Data
Figures 7-9 show the percentage of bicyclists who were observed wearing a helmet, along with whether
the bicycle was an e-bike (pedal-assisted or fully powered by an electric motor). Approximately 65% of the
observed bicyclists in July, 2022 did not wear a helmet, while the other 35% did wear a helmet (Figure 5).
Additionally, of all the observed bicyclists, 8% were e-bikes, while the other 92% were traditional, human-
powered bicycles (Figure 6). Just under half of the e-bike riders wore a helmet (Figure 7).
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Figure 5 – Change in Pedestrian/Walking Activity in Downtown
Note: Collected using cameras then counted, includes skateboarders
Figure 6 – Change in Bicyclist Activity in Downtown
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Figure 7 – Helmet vs. No Helmet Bicyclist Counts in Downtown
Note: Collected using cameras then counted
Figure 8 – E-bike vs. Non E-bike Bicyclist Counts in Downtown
Note: Collected using cameras then counted
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Figure 9 – Helmet vs. No Helmet E-bike Bicyclist Counts in Downtown
Note: Collected using cameras then counted
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July 2022 Downtown E‐bike Counts (Helmet vs No Helmet)
Helmet No Helmet
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Empirical Data Evaluation ‐ North
School Area
Overall, the 16 North School Area count locations saw an average decrease of 13% in daily vehicular
volumes from October, 2021 to October, 2022 (Table 8). Locations that experienced the most significant
decreases in volume included 24th and 25th Street between Park Avenue and Valley Drive, and 26th Street
between Manhattan Avenue and Morningside Drive. Additionally, Table 9 shows 85th percentile speeds
between the two periods experienced minimal change overall with a decrease of 1% in speeds for
northbound and eastbound travel and a decrease of 3% in speeds for southbound and westbound travel.
The October, 2022 counts were also compared against the 2015 counts from the traffic impact analysis
conducted for the North Elementary School in April 2017 (Table 10). Overall, locations experienced a
decrease of 20% in AM peak hour vehicular volumes from November/December, 2015 to October, 2022.
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Table 8 – Observed Daily Traffic Volumes October, 2021 and October, 2022
North School Area 2021 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
2022 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
No. Street Segment
October
2021
NB/EB
October
2021
SB/WB
October
2021
Total
Segment
Volumes
October
2022
NB/EB
October
2022
SB/WB
October
2022
Total
Segment
Volumes
%
Change
in Total
Volume
s
1 Manhattan Ave S/O
25th St 2,100 1,860 3,960 1,578 1,905 3,483 -12%
2 Valley Dr Bet. Gould
Ave & 25th St 1,933 3,526 5,459 1,764 3,945 5,709 5%
3
27th Ct Bet.
Morningside Dr &
Ozone Ct
21 55 76 12 50 62 -18%
4 Ozone Ct Bet. 24th
St & 27th St 23 25 48 29 18 47 -2%
5
26th St Bet.
Manhattan Ave &
Morningside Dr
231 286 517 5 338 343 -34%
6
25th St Bet.
Manhattan Ave & S
Park Ave
211 260 471 225 371 596 27%
7 25th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr 338 477 815 97 44 141 -83%
8 24th Pl Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr 216 177 393 254 159 413 5%
9 24th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr 362 335 697 231 148 379 -46%
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24th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Manhattan
Ave
339 187 526 170 316 486 -8%
11 Silverstrand Ave Bet.
25th St & 24th St 63 119 182 117 79 196 8%
12 Myrtle Ave Bet. 24th
St & 26th St 75 221 296 79 203 282 -5%
13 S Park Ave Bet. 25th
St & Monterey Blvd 319 509 828 438 300 738 -11%
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North School Area 2021 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
2022 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
No. Street Segment
October
2021
NB/EB
October
2021
SB/WB
October
2021
Total
Segment
Volumes
October
2022
NB/EB
October
2022
SB/WB
October
2022
Total
Segment
Volumes
%
Change
in Total
Volume
s
14 Gould Ave W/O
Valley Dr 3,453 3,876 7,329 3,263 3,699 6,962 -5%
15
Greenwich Village
Bet. Hermosa Ave &
27th St
- - - 2,897 3,417 6,314 -
16 Manhattan Ave Bet.
26th St & 27th St - - - 1,429 1,731 3,160 -
NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound, SB = Southbound, WB = Westbound
Total Average % Change -13%
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Table 9 – 85th Percentile Speeds October, 2021 and October, 2022
North School Area
2021 October 85th
Percentile Traffic Speed
(Thursday)
2022 October 85th
Percentile Traffic Speed
(Thursday)
% Change
Comparison
No. Street Segment October
2021 NB/EB
October
2021 SB/WB
October
2022 NB/EB
October
2022 SB/WB
%
Change
in
NB/EB
Speed
%
Change
in
SB/WB
Speed
1 Manhattan Ave S/O 25th
St 29 28 24 25 -17% -11%
2 Valley Dr Bet. Gould Ave
& 25th St 34 36 29 33 -15% -8%
3
27th Ct Bet.
Morningside Dr &
Ozone Ct
- - - - - -
4 Ozone Ct Bet. 24th St &
27th St - - - - - -
5 26th St Bet. Manhattan
Ave & Morningside Dr 19 19 18 19 -5% 0%
6 25th St Bet. Manhattan
Ave & S Park Ave 22 20 28 24 27% 20%
7 25th St Bet. S Park Ave
& Valley Dr 23 23 20 19 -13% -17%
8 24th Pl Bet. S Park Ave
& Valley Dr 18 20 20 22 11% 10%
9 24th St Bet. S Park Ave
& Valley Dr 23 24 24 22 4% -8%
10 24th St Bet. S Park Ave
& Manhattan Ave 20 22 20 19 0% -14%
11 Silverstrand Ave Bet.
25th St & 24th St 23 24 20 20 -13% -17%
12 Myrtle Ave Bet. 24th St
& 26th St 21 21 18 20 -14% -5%
13 S Park Ave Bet. 25th St
& Monterey Blvd 23 23 23 24 0% 4%
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North School Area
2021 October 85th
Percentile Traffic Speed
(Thursday)
2022 October 85th
Percentile Traffic Speed
(Thursday)
% Change
Comparison
No. Street Segment October
2021 NB/EB
October
2021 SB/WB
October
2022 NB/EB
October
2022 SB/WB
%
Change
in
NB/EB
Speed
%
Change
in
SB/WB
Speed
14 Gould Ave W/O Valley
Dr 24 30 30 33 25% 10%
15 Greenwich Village Bet.
Hermosa Ave & 27th St - - 19 18 - -
16 Manhattan Ave Bet. 26th
St & 27th St - - 17 24 - -
NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound, SB = Southbound, WB = Westbound
Total Average % Change -1% -3%
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Table 10 – Observed AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes in the North School Area in
November/December, 2015 and October, 2022
North School Area 2015 Traffic Volumes
(Tuesday/Thursday)
2022 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
No. Street Segment 2015
NB/EB
2015
SB/WB
2015
Total
Segment
Volumes
October
2022
NB/EB
October
2022
SB/WB
October
2022
Total
Segment
Volumes
%
Change
in Total
Volume
s
1 Manhattan Ave S/O
25th St 250 125 375 69 197 266 -29%
2 Valley Dr Bet. Gould
Ave & 25th St 200 410 610 169 244 413 -32%
3
27th Ct Bet.
Morningside Dr &
Ozone Ct
- - - - - - -
4 Ozone Ct Bet. 24th
St & 27th St - - - - - - -
5
26th St Bet.
Manhattan Ave &
Morningside Dr
30 20 50 0 33 33 -34%
6
25th St Bet.
Manhattan Ave & S
Park Ave
40 60 100 27 112 139 39%
7 25th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr 40 50 90 14 5 19 -79%
8 24th Pl Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr - - - - - - -
9 24th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Valley Dr 60 40 100 29 11 40 -60%
10
24th St Bet. S Park
Ave & Manhattan
Ave
40 20 60 13 64 77 28%
11 Silverstrand Ave Bet.
25th St & 24th St - - - - - - -
12 Myrtle Ave Bet. 24th
St & 26th St 35 40 75 6 51 57 -24%
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North School Area 2015 Traffic Volumes
(Tuesday/Thursday)
2022 Post-Pilot October
Traffic Volumes (Thursday)
No. Street Segment 2015
NB/EB
2015
SB/WB
2015
Total
Segment
Volumes
October
2022
NB/EB
October
2022
SB/WB
October
2022
Total
Segment
Volumes
%
Change
in Total
Volume
s
13 S Park Ave Bet. 25th
St & Monterey Blvd 35 55 90 98 23 121 34%
14 Gould Ave W/O
Valley Dr 300 230 530 206 261 467 -12%
15
Greenwich Village
Bet. Hermosa Ave &
27th St
340 110 450 190 252 442 -2%
16 Manhattan Ave Bet.
26th St & 27th St 250 110 360 130 100 230 -36%
NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound, SB = Southbound, WB = Westbound
Total Average % Change -20%
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OUTDOOR PERMIT PROGRAMS AND DOWNTOWN LANE RECONFIGURATIONS
April 25, 2023
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OUTDOOR DINING
•During the COVID-19 pandemic, the
City moved quickly to offer outdoor
dining and other associated programs
•This included on-street dining decks,
downtown lane reconfigurations,
private property dining, and additional
encroachment areas on Pier Plaza
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OUTDOOR DINING
•In December 2021, City Council directed staff to come back with a permanent program
•Fees of $1.50 per square foot per month were implemented on March 1, 2022
•Temporary orders extended the program multiple times with a final deadline of May 1st given by Council
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OUTDOOR DINING
•Staff worked to develop the long-term
program elements
•Community feedback collected from
Council meetings, meetings with
individual businesses, stakeholder
groups, Economic Development
Committee, surveys, and an
information session meeting
501
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
Staff gathered feedback since 2020 from a
variety of stakeholders. Some common themes:
-Greatly enjoy the new vitality of downtown resulting
from outdoor dining and music
-Customers still want to eat outside, almost exclusively
-Pier Plaza is the jewel of Hermosa and is more
attractive than ever with the expanded
encroachments
-Pier Plaza’s expanded dining is diverting too many
people away from non-Plaza businesses
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COMMUNITY FEEDBACK (CONTINUED)
-Bad weather and rising costs have made this (2022-
23) one of the worst seasons ever
-Permanent on-street decks should be aesthetically
pleasing but allowed to be individually creative
-Encroachments should be open to public during the
day when business is closed to maximize utilization
-Live music program should continue also
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LONG-TERM OUTDOOR DINING
•Pertains only to Public Right-of-Way(not
private property)
•Pier Plaza
•Off-street (i.e., Martha’s on 22nd Street and
sidewalks)
•On-street within parking spaces (Dining Decks)
•Staff worked on multiple elements to develop
the proposed permanent program
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council approval of:
1.An ordinance amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
Chapter 12.16 to establish basic guidelines for a permanent
outdoor dining and retail program;
2.A resolution establishing a new fee schedule for
encroachments citywide;
3.A resolution establishing the downtown lane reconfigurations
and bike lanes become permanent;
4.A resolution amending operational and design guidelines for
Pier Plaza;and
5.CEQA determination for the program elements.
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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
•Staff will bring to Council at a later date a resolution
adopting guidelines for operational and design
standards for on-street dining decks
This item is being delayed to help staff and its
consultant fully assess all safety concerns and process
efficiencies (plan submittal,standard specifications,
etc).
•Staff also suggest a phased in implementation to
allow existing decks an efficient transition
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ORDINANCE
•Specifies maximum size for
encroachments citywide
•500 additional square feet for Pier Plaza
and other off-street encroachments
•1,000 square feet maximum total area
•On-street encroachments limited to 2
parallel or 3 head-in parking spaces
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ORDINANCE
•Specifies encroachments may only be in business frontage (excluding on-street)•Subject to City approval, variations
may be considered (Loreto Plaza)
•Existing and expanded encroachments would be united administratively
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ORDINANCE
•Pier Plaza and off-street encroachments must close at midnight
•On-street and off-Plaza encroachments close at 11:00 p.m.
•City has authority to establish alternate hours of operation as needed (e.g., North End encroachment closes at 10:00 p.m.)
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CURRENT FEE SCHEDULE
•Currently four categories of encroachment fees:•Pier Plaza late night -$5/sq. ft.
•Pier Plaza non-late night -$2/sq. ft.
•Pier Plaza snack shop and off-Plaza -
$1/sq. ft.
•Temporary encroachments Citywide -
$1.50/sq. ft.
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PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
•Fees for on-street encroachments from other agencies vary
greatly, both on price and factors:
Agency Fees Notes
Manhattan
Beach
$3/sq.ft. per month (all encroachments)Suspended on-street program but
exploring permanent program
Redondo
Beach
$2/sq.ft. per month Exploring permanent program
Santa
Monica
Approximately $2-4/sq.ft. monthly fee plus $1000 in
one time admin. fees and $1300 per seat one-time
wastewater fee
Pre-existing and revised during
pandemic
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Francisco
One-time fee of $3000 for first parking space
occupied, $1500 for second. Additional $2000 per
space annually for business with over $2 million gross
receipts. Half if less than $2 million
El Segundo No fees Future plans unclear at this time
Long Beach $1375 one-time permit fee Additional inspection fees. Pre-
existing program.
Pasadena $7.75/sq.ft. or $4/sq.ft. per year depending on district.
Parking meter recovery fee of $2.25/sq.ft. per year
Pre-existing program
Berkeley $1000-$5000 annually per parking space occupied
plus upfront $1700 encroachment fee
Based on parking meter revenue
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APPRAISAL REPORT
•Considered by Council in January 2023
•Examined all current temporary outdoor dining areas, on Plaza, sidewalks and on-street
•Surveyed and analyzed the rates being charged in other market areas
•Analyzed the market value of the land and applied a rate of return
•Reconciled to the following rates for Hermosa Beach
Locations Market Rental Rate
(per square foot per month)
Pier Plaza $5.67
Non-Pier Plaza (areas primarily along Hermosa Avenue,
north and south of the Plaza)
$4.63
East of Hermosa Avenue (primarily Pier Avenue,up to
Pacific Coast Highway)
$4.00
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PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
•Staff assessed information from:
•Other agencies in the region;
•Feedback from Chamber of
Commerce business survey;
•Feedback from direct
communications with businesses; and
•Consideration of our immediate
neighbors
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PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE
•Three categories proposed:
•Late night Plaza with alcohol -$6/sq. ft.
•Non-late night Plaza with alcohol -$3/sq. ft.
•All others (Plaza with no alcohol, off-Plaza,
sidewalk and on-street -$2/sq. ft.
•Additional permit and plan check fees
will apply but vary per application
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LANE RECONFIGURATIONS
•Resolution will make these elements
permanent:
•Downtown lane reconfigurations;
•Downtown bike lanes; and
•Limited street closures (North End).
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PIER PLAZA AND OFF-STREET GUIDELINES
•Guidelines in place since creation of Pier Plaza and revised multiple times, most recently in 2015 with additions during COVID-19 pandemic
•Guide the operational and design standards:•Furniture placement, awning sizes, stanchion height, maintenance and cleanliness, etc.
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PIER PLAZA AND OFF-STREET GUIDELINES
•Proposed revisions would apply to all off-street encroachments•Prohibition from queueing included
•Prohibitions from blocking ocean
views
•May be more easily revised (than
code) as program evolves
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CEQA DETERMINATION
•On-street outdoor dining and lane reconfigurations were analyzed together
•A Categorial Exemption was determined
•City and consultants did thorough study of impacts to traffic, noise, and emissions to help inform determination
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CEQA DETERMINATION
•Changes to Pier Plaza and other
encroachments determined to be
Categorically Exempt as separate
project
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FUTURE MATTERS
•On-street dining deck guidelines to
return to City Council
•City would need permit from
Coastal Commission
•Ongoing monitoring and
adjustments are planned
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Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0217
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
(Finance Director Viki Copeland)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Approve an Assignment Agreement for a Proposition A (Prop A)Local Return Fund Exchange
(Attachment 1)with the City of West Hollywood for $700,000 in City of Hermosa Beach
Proposition A Funds in exchange for $490,000 of unrestricted funds from the City of West
Hollywood;
2.Add estimated revenue of $490,000 in Prop A Exchange Funds in the General Fund and an
appropriation of $700,000 for the fund exchange in the Prop A Fund to the 2022-23 Budget;
3.Add an assigned fund balance of $490,000 in the General Fund in 2022-23 to reserve the
Prop A Exchange Fund revenue for future use as recommended in the upcoming 2023-24
Budget; and
4.Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach has an excess of Prop A Local Return Funds.The City of West
Hollywood needs additional Prop A Funds for its transit operations.Staff recommends City Council
approve a fund exchange with the City of West Hollywood at an exchange rate of $0.70 on the dollar.
The Prop A Funds would remain restricted for the City of West Hollywood;the funds received by
Hermosa Beach would become unrestricted and may be used for any purpose.Hermosa Beach
would receive $490,000 in unrestricted funds in exchange for $700,000 in Prop A Local Return
Funds.
Background:
Prop A Programs,administered by Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro),are
funded by a half-cent sales tax measure approved by Los Angeles County voters in 1980 to finance a
Transit Development Program.Twenty-five percent of the Prop A funds is designated to the Local
Return Program to be used by cites and the County to benefit public transit.The City receives
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Return Program to be used by cites and the County to benefit public transit.The City receives
approximately $475,000 annually.
Local Return Funds may be used for fixed route and paratransit services,Transportation Demand
Management,Transportation Systems Management,and fare subsidy programs that exclusively
benefit transit.Local Return Funds may also be traded to other jurisdictions in exchange for general
or other funds.The City currently uses Prop A Local Return Funds for bus pass subsidies,the dial-a-
taxi program,the Commuter Express program,recreation transportation,and special event shuttles.
These ongoing programs total approximately $140,000 for 2022-23.The City has purchased bus
stop furnishings,shelters,and trash cans on streets with bus routes in the past.If unused funds
accumulate over a couple of years,these restricted funds may be exchanged with another agency in
return for unrestricted funds.
The City has exchanged Prop A Local Return Funds with the City of West Hollywood twice,occurring
in FY 2019-20 and FY 2021-22.Each time,a portion of the unrestricted funds received by the City
were used to fund an additional Assistant Engineer.The remaining unrestricted funds were
“assigned”in the General Fund Balance for future funding of the Engineer.In FY 2021-22,those
“assigned”funds were used to fund the additional Assistant Engineer for approximately three
additional years.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
July 23, 2019 The City Council approved an exchange of Prop A Funds
with the City of West Hollywood for unrestricted funds to be
used during the 2018-19 fiscal year. The unrestricted funds
were used to fund an additional Assistant Engineer. The
remaining unrestricted funds from the exchange were
“assigned” in the General Fund Balance for future funding of
the Engineer.
July 13, 2021 The City Council approved an exchange of Prop A Funds
with the City of West Hollywood for unrestricted funds to be
used during the 2021-22 fiscal year. These funds were used
to fund an additional Assistant Engineer. The remaining
unrestricted funds were “assigned” in the General Fund
Balance for future funding of the Engineer.
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Discussion:
Staff recommends exchanging the City’s excess Prop A Local Return Funds for unrestricted funds
that may be used for any general fund municipal purpose.The City of West Hollywood has a need for
additional Prop A Funds and is agreeable to an exchange.
West Hollywood and Hermosa Beach have tentatively agreed to an exchange rate of $0.70 on the
dollar.Metro confirmed that this was the prevailing rate for this type of fund exchange.If approved,
the City would receive $490,000 in unrestricted use funds in exchange for $700,000 in Prop A Fund
dollars.If approved,the exchange would be completed as soon as the agreement is signed.West
Hollywood approved the agreement at its April 17, 2023 meeting.
General Plan Consistency:
PLAN Hermosa,the City’s General Plan,was adopted by the City Council in August 2017.The
exchange of Prop A funds supports PLAN Hermosa goals and policies that are listed below.
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process .
Policies:
·1.2 Strategic planning.Regularly discuss and set priorities at the City Council and
management level to prioritize work programs and staffing needs.
·1.6 Long-term considerations.Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit
and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term
opportunities.
Fiscal Impact:
In exchange for $700,000 in Proposition A Local Return Funds,the City would receive $490,000 in
unrestricted funds for general use.Staff recommends City Council add the exchange fund revenue to
the assigned fund balance in the General Fund in FY 2022-23.Use of the assigned funds would be
recommended in the FY 2023 -24 budget.
Attachments:
1. Assignment Agreement with the City of West Hollywood
2. Link to July 23, 2019 City Council Staff Report
3. Link to July 13, 2021 City Council Staff Report
Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
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Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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Attachment 1
ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXCHANGE
This Assignment Agreement is made and entered into this 17th day of April, 2023, by
the City of West Hollywood, California and the 25th day of April, 2023 by the City of
Hermosa Beach, California with respect to the following facts:
A. The City of West Hollywood provides community shuttles, demand-response
services and bus pass and on-demand subsidies to serve seniors, people with
disabilities and the general public. Given the grave traffic congestion and parking
problems of the City, West Hollywood is committed to reducing auto dependency by
providing alternative modes of transportation. Adequate Proposition A Local Return
funding for transit services are not available given the limited amount of West
Hollywood's Local Return allocation.
B. The City of Hermosa Beach has an accumulation of uncommitted Proposition A
Local Return funds which could be made available to the City of West Hollywood to
assist in providing the services discussed in Section A of this Agreement. In exchange
for the assignment by the City of West Hollywood of the amount of its general funds
indicated in Section 1 below, the City of Hermosa Beach is willing to assign
uncommitted Proposition A Local Return funds to West Hollywood for the purpose
identified in Section A.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the parties and
of the premises herein contained, it is mutually agreed as follows:
1. Exchange. The City of Hermosa Beach agrees to assign a total of $700,000 in
uncommitted Proposition A Local Return funds in Fiscal Year 2022-23 to the City of
West Hollywood. In exchange, the City of West Hollywood agrees to assign $490,000 of
its general funds to the City of Hermosa Beach in Fiscal Year 2022 –
2023. The rate of exchange is $0.70/$1.00.
2. Consideration. The City of Hermosa Beach shall assign the agreed upon
Proposition A Local Return funds to West Hollywood in one lump-sum payment. West
Hollywood shall likewise assign the agreed upon general funds to the City of Hermosa
Beach in one lump-sum payment. The payment shall be due and payable upon
execution of this Agreement, and upon approval by Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (LACMTA) of the City of West Hollywood’s project description.
Each payment shall be based on the exchange rate in accordance with the exchange
rate described in paragraph 1.
3. Term. This Agreement is effective on the date above written and for such time as is
necessary for both parties to complete their mutual obligations under this Agreement, to
be completed no later than June 30, 2023.
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City of Hermosa Beach Approval: 25 April, 2023
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4. Termination. Termination of this Agreement may be made by either party so long as
written notice of intent to terminate is given to the other party at least five (5) days prior
to the termination.
5. Notice Notices shall be given pursuant to this Agreement by personal service on
the party to be notified, or by written notice upon such party deposited in the custody of
the United States Postal Service addressed as follows:
A. David Wilson
City Manager
City of West Hollywood
8300 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
B. Suja Lowenthal
City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
6. Assurances
A. West Hollywood shall use the assigned Proposition A Local Return funds only
for the purpose of providing the services discussed in Paragraph A of this Agreement
and within the time limits specified in LAC Metro’s Proposition A Local Return Program
Guidelines.
B. Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, West Hollywood shall
provide LA Metro with the Standard Assurances and Understandings Regarding Receipt
and Use of Proposition A funds specified in the Guidelines regarding the use of the
assigned Proposition A Local Return funds.
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City of West Hollywood Approval: 17 April, 2023
City of Hermosa Beach Approval: 25 April, 2023
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective officers, duly authorized, by the CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD on April 17, 2023, and by the CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH on April 25,
2023.
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
BY BY:
Lorena Quijano, Director of Finance and
Technology Services
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
BY: BY:
David Wilson, City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
ATTEST:
______________________________
Melissa Crowder, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
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REPORT 23-0225
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CREATE
A RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
TO SIREN CREATIVE LLC (DBA SIREN SF)
(Emergency Management Coordinator Israel Estrada)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Award a contract to SIREN Creative LLC (DBA SIREN SF)to create a resident and business
mitigation education program at a not-to-exceed amount $180,000 for a term of one year
ending April 25, 2024 (Attachment 3);
2.Add estimated revenue of $187,500 in the Grant Fund and appropriate $187,500 in the Grant
Fund for the federal share of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Grant and $62,500 in the
General Fund from the Prospective Expenditures account to cover the non-federal match; and
3.Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the proposed agreement subject
to approval by the City Attorney.
Executive Summary:
The City of Hermosa Beach was awarded a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)to create a resident and business mitigation education program.The grant allows the City to
award a contract to a professional firm to complete the project deliverables identified in the City’s
grant application.Following a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ)process,staff
recommends City Council award a contract agreement to SIREN Creative LLC (DBA SIREN SF)at a
not-to-exceed amount of $180,000 and a one-year term ending April 25, 2024.
Background:
On January 31,2020,the City was awarded a FEMA grant to support the creation of a resident and
business mitigation education program.This program is intended to engage all segments of the
business community and residents to learn about the hazards in the community and how to
implement various mitigation strategies to prevent injury,loss of life,and decrease the length of time
it takes for the whole community to recover from a disaster.The scope of work for the project
includes creating a resident emergency preparedness campaign,a business community emergency
preparedness campaign,a children’s series,and a final report or toolkit for staff to use in the future.
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preparedness campaign,a children’s series,and a final report or toolkit for staff to use in the future.
The project was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic and an extension of the grant performance
period was approved by FEMA.
Analysis:
On March 13,2023,the City issued Request for Proposals (RFP)23-004 (Attachment 1)seeking
proposals from qualified individuals or firms to design a resident and business mitigation education.
The RFP was advertised in March 2023 in the Easy Reader,on the City’s website,and Planetbids.
On April 6, 2023, a total of five proposals were received in response to the RFP.
The proposing firms are listed below in alphabetical order:
·Constant Associates;
·S. Groner Associates;
·SIREN Creative LLC;
·Stacy Miller Public Affairs Inc; and
·Tripepi Smith
The proposals were independently evaluated in detail by a staff review panel and scored based on
the following weighted criteria:
·Approach and Methods (30 percent)
o A well thought-out and tailored approach to the technical work that responds to the
City’s particular issues and needs.
o Incorporation of innovative and/or creative approaches for providing the services that
will maximize efficient, cost-effective operations or increased performance capabilities.
o Evidence of the team’s ability to work collaboratively with other members of a multi-
disciplinary team in a complex and dynamic working environment.
o Demonstration of the team’s commitment to accurate and superior work products and
services as detailed in the project management project management plan.
·Relevant Experience and Expertise (35 percent)
o Recent experience preparing similar projects or providing similar services for
jurisdictions.
o Familiarity and experience with applicable industry standards and any relevant federal,
state, or local requirements.
o The depth and appropriateness of experience of individual members of the technical
team as they relate to the specific technical tasks called for by the project.
o The consultant team’s ability to dedicate a strong project manager that will serve as a
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single point of contact for the duration of the project.
o The team’s experience and ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and
terminology with the community.
·Timeframe and Costs (25 percent)
o Display of responsive timeframe to assign tasks.
o Evidence of the team’s ability to successfully deliver project tasks and deliverables
within the identified project budget and minimize cost overruns.
·Administration (10 percent)
o Ability to comply with the timeline contract terms, and billing procedures.
o The extent and nature of any proposed amendments to the City’s Professional Services
Agreement or insurance requirements.
Based on a comprehensive review,and following interviews with top ranked firms,staff recommends
award of contract to create a resident and business mitigation education program to SIREN Creative
LLC (DBA SIREN SF).Proposals were ranked based on the weighted selection criteria described
above. The rankings are as follows:
Rank Firm
1 Siren Creative LLC Constant Associates
2 Constant Associates
3 Stacy Miller Public Affairs INC.
4 S. Groner Associates
5 Tripepi Smith
Staff determined SIREN Creative LLC to have the greatest understanding of the City’s needs,
previous experience completing similar projects in other cities,demonstrated high level expertise in
creative design and public outreach,and demonstrated collaborative approach to consensus
building.
If approved,the estimated timeframe to complete the education program is five months and staff’s
goal is to align the education program with the City’s current branding and style guide.The proposed
contract is at a not-to-exceed amount of $180,000 and is within the FEMA grant award limit.
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:
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Public Safety Element
Goal 1. Injuries and loss of life are prevented, and property loss and damage are minimized.
Policy:
·1.11 Secure funds.Establish centralized internal procedures to coordinate efforts for securing
funds that support risk reduction measures.
Goal 4. The community has the capacity and is prepared for unavoidable hazards.
Policy:
·4.1 Public awareness.Increase public awareness of hazards,emergency response,and
recovery through evacuation routes and informational signage.
Fiscal Impact:
The grant award for the education program would be budgeted under the Grant Fund in the amount
of $187,500 and the City’s required match would be budgeted under the General Fund in the amount
of $62,500. The total not-to-exceed contract amount for SIREN Creative LLC is $180,000.
Agreement Request
Request Amount FY 2022-23 Budget Fund NameTotal Contract Amount
$180,000 150 Grant Fund, 001 General Fund$180,000
Attachments:
1.RFP 23-004
2.SIREN Creative LLC Proposal
3.Proposed Agreement with SIREN Creative LLC
Respectfully Submitted by: Israel Estrada, Emergency Management Coordinator
Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 23-004
RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION
EDUCATION PROGRAM
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Office of the City Manager
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 318-0207
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA,
90254 Phone: (310) 318-0207, FAX:
(310) 937-5015 www.hermosabeach.gov
RFP NUMBER: RFP# 23-004
RFP TITLE: RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION EDUCATION PROGRAM
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Manager
RELEASE DATE: Monday, March 13, 2023
QUESTIONS DUE: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
DUE DATE: Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. PST
Notice is hereby given that the City of Hermosa Beach will receive proposals for:
RFP# 23-004, RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION PROGRAM
Proposals must be submitted as PDF via the PlanetBids Portal
(pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/51313/portal-home). Proposals will be received until
3:00 p.m. PST, Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The City reserves the right to make no award.
Please direct any inquiries regarding this RFP to Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst
at srusso@hermosabeach.gov. All questions regarding the content of the proposal may
be emailed to Sara Russo referenced above.
Dated: March 13, 2023
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Invitation for Proposals .................................................................................................... 4
1.2 RFP Timeline ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Submittal Procedures....................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Contact ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 General RFP Conditions ................................................................................................... 5
2. Project Overview ................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Background ................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Objective and Goals ..................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Relevant Plans, Policies, Programs, or Projects ............................................................ 11
3. Scope of Services ................................................................................................................ 12
4. Proposal Submittal Instructions ........................................................................................... 12
4.1 Proposal Format ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Proposal Content ........................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Cover Letter ............................................................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Firm Profile ................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.3 Project Understanding and Approach to Scope of Work ................................... 14
4.2.4 Project Management Plan ..................................................................................... 14
4.2.5 Experience and Qualifications ............................................................................... 15
4.2.6 Required Forms ........................................................................................................ 16
4.2.7 Cost Proposal .......................................................................................................... 17
5. Proposal Evaluation and Selection .................................................................................... 18
Proposal Review Process ................................................................................................................ 19
6. Contract Expectations ........................................................................................................ 20
6.1 Contract Period .............................................................................................................. 20
6.2 Professional Services Agreement ................................................................................. 20
6.3 Standards of Work .......................................................................................................... 20
6.4 Invoicing and Payment ................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Required Forms .............................................................................................................. 32
7.2.1 Certification of Proposal ......................................................................................... 32
7.2.2 Non-Collusion Affidavit ........................................................................................... 34
7.2.3 Compliance with Insurance Requirements ........................................................... 35
7.2.4 Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement ..................................... 36
7.2.5 COVID Vaccination Certification .......................................................................... 37
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1 Introduction
1.1 Invitation for Proposals
The City of Hermosa Beach, Office of the City Manager is seeking proposals from
qualified individuals or firms to design a resident and business mitigation education
program. Proposer(s) must have the expertise, experience, and demonstrate resources
available to perform the work described in the RFP.
Should an award be made, the selected Consultant(s) will enter into a professional
services agreement with the City of Hermosa Beach to provide these services. The City
anticipates a contract start date around April 2023.
1.2 RFP Timeline
RFP posted March 13, 2023
Deadline to submit written questions March 21, 2023
Posting of responses to questions March 28, 2023
Deadline to submit proposals April 6, 2023 - 3 PM PST
Tentative award April 25, 2023
1.3 Submittal Procedures
Proposes shall submit one copy of the proposal and one copy of the fee schedule in PDF
format on the PlanetBids Portal.
No proposals will be accepted after the listed date and time. The format, content, and
procedures for submitting a proposal are provided in further detail within the RFP (See
Section 4 for complete submittal procedures).
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1.4 Contact
Please direct any inquiries regarding this RFP to Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst
at srusso@hermosabeach.gov. All questions regarding the content of the proposal may
be emailed to Sara referenced above.
1.5 General RFP Conditions
The following instructions and conditions apply to this RFP:
Pre-Contractual Expenses
The City of Hermosa Beach shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual
expenses incurred by any consultant. In addition, no consultant shall include any such
expenses as part of the price proposed. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as
expenses incurred by bidders in:
• Preparing a proposal in response to this RFP;
• Submitting that proposal to the City of Hermosa Beach;
• Negotiating with the City of Hermosa Beach any matter related to this RFP,
proposal, and/or contractual agreement; or
• Any other expenses incurred by the consultant prior to the date of an executed
contract.
Authority to Withdraw RFP and/or Not Award Contract
The City of Hermosa Beach reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time for any
reason without prior notice. Further, the City makes no representations that any
agreement will be awarded to any consultant responding to this RFP. The City expressly
reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in response to this RFP without
indicating any reasons for such rejection(s).
The release of this RFP does not obligate or compel the City to enter into a contract or
agreement.
Authority to Revise RFP and Request Additional Information
The City reserves the rights to amend the RFP at any time, to determine the successful
respondent(s), and to reject any or all Proposals or their components. Should it be
necessary for the City to issue addendums to this RFP during the proposal period, the
City will post addendums to the PlanetBids Portal. It is the responsibility of all prospective
proposers to check PlanetBids regularly to see whether any addenda or supplemental
materials have been issued. Proposals shall acknowledge that the consultant is aware
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of all addendums which have been issued and has incorporated their provisions in their
proposal by completing the Certification of Proposal Form.
The City reserves the right, to request additional information or clarifications from
consultants where it may serve the City’s best interest.
Other Conditions
• ADDITIONAL SERVICES. The Scope of Work describes the minimum work to be
accomplished. Upon final selection of the firm(s), the Scope of Work may be
modified and refined during negotiations with the City. Any proposer that provides
additional services can include those services in the proposal and list them as
additional services.
• AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES. Every proposal must be signed by the person or persons
legally authorized to bind the consultant to a contract for the execution of the
work. Upon request of the City, any agent submitting a proposal on behalf of a
consultant shall provide a current power of attorney certifying the agent’s
authority to bind the consultant.
• AWARD OF PROPOSAL. City reserves the right to negotiate final terms with the
selected consultant, if any. Award may be made to the consultant offering the
most advantageous proposal after consideration of all criteria.
• COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. All proposals shall comply with current Federal, State,
and other laws relative thereto.
• CONFLICT OF INTEREST. By signing the Certification of Proposal, the consultant
declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or employee
of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in connection
with this proposal or any work connected with this proposal. Should any
agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Qualifications,
consultant declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or
employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City shall have
any direct interest in that agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated or future
material benefit arising therefrom.
• DISQUALIFICATION OF PROPOSER. If there is reason to believe that collusion exists
among the consultants, the City may refuse to consider proposals from
participants in such collusion. No person, firm, or corporation under the same or
different name, shall make, file, or be interested in more than one proposal for the
same work unless alternate proposals are called for. Reasonable grounds for
believing that any consultant is interested in more than one Proposal for the same
work will cause the rejection of all Proposals for the work in which a consultant is
interested. Consultants shall submit as part of their Proposal documents the
completed Non-Collusion Affidavit.
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• EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS. It is the responsibility of the consultant to carefully
and thoroughly examine and be familiar with these RFP documents, general
conditions, all forms, specifications, drawings, plans, and addendums (if any).
Consultants shall satisfy themselves as to the character, quantity, and quality of
work to be performed and materials, labor, supervision necessary to perform the
work as specified by these documents. The failure or neglect of the consultant to
examine documents shall in no way relieve the consultant from any obligations
with respect to the solicitation for and subsequent contract that may be awarded.
The submission of a proposal shall constitute an acknowledgment upon which the
City may rely that the consultant has thoroughly examined and is familiar with the
RFP documents. The failure or neglect of a consultant to receive or examine any
of the documents shall in no way relieve the consultant from any obligations with
respect to the proposal. No claim will be allowed for additional compensation that
is based upon a lack of knowledge of any solicitation document.
• INTERPRETATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS. City reserves the right to make corrections or
clarifications of the information provided in this RFP. If any person is in doubt as to
the true meaning of any part of this RFP documents, or finds discrepancies or
omissions in the document, the person may submit to the City a written request for
an interpretation or correction. Oral statement(s), interpretations or clarifications
concerning meaning or intent of the contents of this RFP by any person are
unauthorized and invalid. Modifications to the RFP, including, but not limited to the
scope of work, can be made only by written addendum issued by the City.
Proposers shall submit all questions in writing to the contact listed in the
announcement. Proposers may not contact any other staff members with
questions. The requesting party is responsible for prompt delivery of any requests.
When the City considers interpretations necessary, interpretations will be in the
form of an addendum to the RFP documents, and when issued, will be sent as
promptly as is practical to all parties recorded by the City as having received RFP
documents. All such addenda shall become a part of the RFP document. It is the
responsibility of each consultant to ensure the City has their correct business
name, mailing address and e-mail address on file through the PlanetBids online
portal. Any prospective consultants who obtained a set of RFP documents from
the PlanetBids online portal are responsible for checking PlanetBids to verify if any
subsequent Addendums were issued.
• IRREGULARITIES. City reserves the right to waive non-material irregularities if such
would be in the best interest of the City as determined by the City Manager.
• NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant represents and warrants that it does not and
will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, religion, gender, color, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital
status, physical condition, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, political
affiliation or opinion, age or medical condition.
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• NON-EXCLUSIVE. Should the City make an award, the successful consultant will
enter into a NON-EXCLUSIVE professional services agreement and the City reserves
the right to enter into agreements with other firms.
• OFFERS OF MORE THAN ONE PRICE. Consultants are NOT allowed to submit more
than one cost proposal.
• OWNERSHIP. All data, documents and other products used or developed during
the RFP process become the property of the City upon submission. All bid
proposals and documents submitted in response to this RFP shall become the
property of the City and a matter of public record pursuant to Government Code
sections 6250 et seq. Proposals should not be marked as confidential or
proprietary, and City may refuse to consider a proposal so marked. All Information
contained within the proposals will become a matter of public record. It is the
responsibility of each bidder to clearly identify any and all information contained
within its bid proposal that it considers to be confidential and/or proprietary. To
the extent that the City agrees with that designation, such information will be held
in confidence whenever possible. All other information will be considered public.
• PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. Prior to awarding any work, the selected
Consultant will be required to execute a professional services agreement (sample
attached) with the City. Any proposed change to the agreement shall be
identified in the response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) and shall be subject
to the sole approval of the City. The City requires the Consultant to obtain and
maintain a policy of professional liability and other insurance as indicated in the
agreement.
• NO PUBLIC BID PROPOSAL OPENING/PUBLIC RECORDS ACT. Proposals shall be
opened and its contents secured by City staff to prevent disclosure during the
evaluative process and the process of negotiating with competing consultants.
Adequate precautions shall be taken to treat each consultant fairly and to insure
that information gleaned from competing proposals is not disclosed to other
Consultants. Prices and other information concerning the proposals shall not be
disclosed until a recommendation for award is made to the awarding authority.
• PUBLIC RECORD. All proposals submitted in response to this RFP will become the
property of the City upon submittal and a matter of public record when the City
selects a proposer for recommendation to the City Council for its consideration
pursuant to applicable law.
• REPRESENTATIONS. Consultant understands and acknowledges that the
representations made in their submitted proposal are material and important, and
will be relied on by the City in evaluation of the proposal. Consultant
misrepresentation shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the City of the
facts relating to the proposal.
• SEVERABILITY. If any provisions or portion of any provision, of this Request for
Proposals are held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, they shall be severed from
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the Request for Proposals and the remaining provisions shall be valid and
enforceable.
• SUBCONSULTANT INFORMATION. If the proposal includes the use of sub
consultants, consultant must identify specific sub consultants and the specific
requirements of this RFP for which each proposed sub consultant would perform
services. All sub consultant for work services must follow all required provisions of
the prime contract.
• VALIDITY. Proposal must be valid for a period of 90 days from the due date.
• WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL. Consultants’ authorized representative may
withdraw Proposals only by written request received by this RFP contact personal
before the Proposal Submittal Deadline.
• BUSINESS LICENSE. The selected firm(s) must obtain a City of Hermosa Beach
Business license and maintain a current certificate of insurance with the City for
the duration of the Professional Service Agreement.
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2. Project Overview
2.1 Background
Hermosa Beach is a thriving community of some 20,000 residents. It was established in
1907 and is 1.4 square miles. The City of Hermosa Beach owns the sand to the tide line
and is bordered by City of Manhattan Beach, City of Redondo Beach, and the Pacific
Ocean. Hermosa Beach is part of the seismically active Southern California region,
known as the San Andreas Fault. The City is bounded on the Southwest by the Palos
Verdes Fault and on the northeast by the Newport-Inglewood Fault. Both faults are less
than 5 miles from Hermosa Beach. There are areas of Hermosa Beach that are subject
to landslides or liquefaction west of Hermosa Avenue and North of Hernando Street
between Monterey Boulevard and Valley Drive which are all within the Coastal Zone. In
addition, there are three areas of Hermosa Beach with steep slopes with the potential
for earthquake-induced landslides: along Gould Terrace, at South Park and along the
City's eastern border near 8th Street. There are a variety of other hazards as identified in
the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan that can impact the residents, businesses and visitors
in Hermosa Beach.
There is currently no formal cohesive education program in the City to educate the
residents on the hazards that may impact them, ways that they can mitigate the
impacts and how to be prepared in the event that one of these hazards happens. In
addition, the City is composed of a variety of small businesses that do not have
emergency operations plans nor Continuity of Operations plans. The Chamber of
Commerce does not focus on emergency preparedness, resiliency, and recovery with
the businesses, so it is imperative that the City partner with local businesses and the
Chamber of Commerce to launch an education program that includes businesses,
faith-based organizations and the school district.
2.2 Objective and Goals
The City of Hermosa Beach is seeking a qualified consultant, or team of consultants
capable of completing a formal public education program that will educate
businesses and residents on the hazards identified in the local hazard mitigation plan
that may impact them, ways to mitigate the impacts, and how to prepare in the event
an incident happens.
The goal would be to work with a consultant to develop a comprehensive community
education campaign to educate the community about the hazards that may impact
the community and how both businesses and residents can implement mitigation
strategies to prevent injury and death as a result of the exposure to the disaster. The
community campaign will include a potential speaker series with subject matter
experts and provide practical solutions to hazard mitigation and preparedness. The
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campaign will have a children series in which it can be implemented in partnership
with the Hermosa Beach City School District. Collateral materials will be developed and
distributed community wide via social media, website, and at community events. In
addition, presentations will be provided to Neighborhood Watch block captains and
the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers. The consultant will
work through City staff to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce to develop and
implement an educational series and materials that business can use to implement a
mitigation, preparedness, and resiliency program.
2.3 Relevant Plans, Policies, Programs, or Projects
Proposers should review and consider the work already completed or underway in the
development of approach, budget, and schedule. The following links are provided for
your convenience:
• City of Hermosa Beach General Plan – PLAN Hermosa
• City of Hermosa Beach Emergency Preparedness Webpage
• Final 2017 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Update Forthcoming)
• Ready.gov
3. Scope of Services
The Scope of Services shall include, but not be limited to the following tasks. Consultant
teams are encouraged to recommend alternative approaches and/or additional tasks
to completing the work.
Consultant will develop a Hermosa Beach branded comprehensive community
education campaign to educate the community about hazards identified in the local
hazard mitigation plan that may impact the community and how both residents and
businesses can implement mitigation strategies to prevent injury and death as a result
of the exposure to the disaster.
The City anticipates the contract term would begin around April 2023. The City is
interested in having the community and business emergency preparedness campaign
completed and ready for FEMA’s review and approval within five (5) months from the
Notice to Proceed.
Task 1 – Resident Emergency Preparedness Campaign
a. Develop a whole community emergency preparedness education campaign
including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery techniques that can
be presented at public meetings of governing bodies, volunteer group meetings
such as Neighborhood Watch and CERT, and to various community organizations.
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encouraging residents to implement self-preparedness in order to increase
community resiliency.
b. Develop a branded 12-month editorial calendar with content that includes, but is not
limited to, social media, banners, website, flyers, brochures, activity pages, and
materials such as emergency kits, flashlights, earthquake straps, etc. To be reinforced
with a speaker series.
c. Develop a children’s series that includes a presentation to the Hermosa Beach City
School District, activity pages, social media, e-newsletter and website content that
may be used by the Hermosa Beach City School District.
All task deliverables shall follow the City’s Branding and Style Guidelines and shall include:
social media posts and graphics for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; website content;
brochures (printable and downloadable); children’s activity pages; video shorts; and Public
Service Announcements. Content must adhere to relevant ADA guidelines and be
accessible to all members of the community.
Task 2- Business Community Emergency Preparedness Campaign
a. Develop a comprehensive business community emergency preparedness education
campaign including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery techniques that
focus on business capabilities to mitigate disaster impacts and enhance business
recovery including step-by-step materials that businesses could use to implement the
full program.
b. Develop a speaker series partnering with local community stakeholders to reinforce
concepts including workshops where attendees (both residents and businesses) leave
with completed components of the campaign.
c. Present information i.e. marketing collateral materials, websites, links, etc. to businesses
at the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meetings.
All task deliverables shall follow the City’s Branding and Style Guidelines and shall include:
social media posts and graphics for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; website content;
brochures (printable and downloadable); scripts; video shorts; and Public Service
Announcements. Content needs to be accessible to all members of the community
including those with access and functional needs.
Task 3- Report
Provide a report that includes all branded aspects of the education program for residents,
businesses, and children to the City in a format that can be downloaded and easily shared
with the community. Materials should be editable so that they can easily be updated with
any changes in information.
4. Proposal Submittal Instructions
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4.1 Proposal Format
Proposes shall submit one copy of the proposal and one copy of the fee schedule in PDF
format on the PlanetBids Portal.
4.2 Proposal Content
Proposals must be concise, but with sufficient detail to allow accurate evaluation and
comparative analysis. Proposals should be straightforward and provide "layman"
explanations of technical terms that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on
conforming to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing
a complete and clear description of the offer. Proposals should include the sections as
described in greater detail below. Do NOT include marketing brochures or other
promotional material not connected with this RFP.
4.2.1 Cover Letter
Proposal must be accompanied by a cover letter, signed by an individual authorized to
bind the proposing entity. An unsigned proposal is grounds for rejection. The cover letter
should include an introduction of the firm, contact information, summary statement of
professional qualifications, and statement of understanding of the scope of work. The
cover letter also shall acknowledge receipt of any addendums that were issued for this
RFP.
4.2.2 Firm Profile
Proposers should provide a brief profile of the prime consultant and any sub-consultants.
Information should include, but is not limited to the following information:
• Official name and address;
• Name, address, email, and telephone number of the consultant’s primary
point of contact;
• Type of business entity of consultant (corporation, company, joint venture,
etc.). Please enclose a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement if entity is a joint
venture;
• Federal Employer I.D. Number;
• Address, telephone numbers and fax numbers of each of the proposing firm’s
locations;
• Indication whether firm is totally or partially owned by another business
organization (parent company) or individual;
• Number of years consultant has been in business under the present business
name;
• Number of years of experience the consultant has had in providing required,
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equivalent, or related services; and
• Any failures or refusals to complete a contract, and explanation.
4.2.3 Project Understanding and Approach to Scope of Services
Proposers should include in this section a statement of project understanding,
organizational chart, approach to work program and summary of deliverables,
described in greater detail below.
Statement of Project Understanding
Consultant must include in this section its understanding of the project and
understanding of the Scope of Services noted herein. Consultant should be able to
articulate a thorough understanding of the Federal, State, County and local
requirements, and other industry standards applicable to the project or services to be
provided.
Organizational Chart
Consultant shall include an organizational chart that reflects key staff and
roles/responsibilities of each individual assigned to provide services under this Proposal.
Any roles or topics in which the proposer anticipates utilizing the expertise of
subcontractors should be clearly identified.
Approach to Work Program (Required and Optional Tasks)
The City is seeking an effective, efficient, and creative approach to preparing work
products and meeting the City’s goals and timelines. In this section, proposers should
include their recommended approach to providing the requested professional services
and tasks noted in the Scope of Services in the RFP. The approach to the work plan shall
be of such detail to demonstrate the proposer’s ability to accomplish project objectives
within the specified timeline. This section should also include proposed approaches and
techniques to engagement of community and stakeholders in the process of
developing projects.
The proposer’s approach should provide detail on both the required and optional tasks
identified in the scope of services, as well as any additional tasks or services performed
by the proposer.
Additional Services
Consultant shall provide the City with any additional services that the firm can provide.
Consultant may additionally itemize those services which are further beneficial but are
not noted in the aforementioned paragraphs as requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities for City Staff
Proposer should summarize any services NOT provided by their firm that are listed in the
Scope of Services. Consultant shall also list any resources, City assistance or other items
expected to be provided by City, “Work to be Performed or Provided by the City”.
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4.2.4 Project Management Plan
Key to a creative, effective, and efficient delivery of projects is close coordination and
communication between the City, community, and the selected consultant. In this
section, proposers should provide information on scheduling, and describe the firm or
project manager’s approach to communications and quality assurance/quality control.
Project Schedule
Proposers must provide a project schedule with anticipated timeframe for key
deliverables outlined in the scope of services.
Communications Approach
Proposers should describe their recommended or preferred approach to project
communications between the City and Consultant team. This should include detail on
the frequency of project check-ins, progress updates, and meeting locations (i.e.
phone, email, in-person). Communications protocols for coordinating with other City
departments, agencies, and the community can be established during individual
project kick-offs. Consultant should have the capability to manage virtual meetings as
needed.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Approach
Describe the firm’s QA/QC processes that will be adhered to during the term of the
agreement. Describe the Consultant’s method of ensuring that the assigned
personnel’s quality of work is high.
4.2.5 Experience and Qualifications
Proposers should include in this section a summary of relevant projects, contact
information for references, and information about the experience, qualifications, and
availability of key personnel, described in greater detail below.
Summary of Relevant Projects
Proposers should highlight representative projects that are similar in scope to the
services requested to demonstrate the firm’s depth of experience and familiarity with
Similar projects. For each project, please include the following information, at a minimum:
• Year started and completed (if relevant)
• Contracting Agency and Department;
• Project Description;
• Key Personnel Assigned; and
• Contract Value
References
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Consultant must provide at least three (3) references for which consultant has provided
services similar in scope as set forth in the RFP within the last five (5) years. Reference
information should include:
• Name of agency;
• Name of agency project manager;
• Email address and telephone number of contact person; and
• Description of project or services provided.
Experience and Qualifications of Key Personnel
The consultant shall provide resumes indicating the experience and qualifications for
the key personnel identified in the organization chart. Consultant shall also include the
number and type of additional support personnel who will be providing services. At a
minimum, the resume for each team member should include:
• Name;
• Position and Role for This Project;
• Degrees and Certifications;
• Professional Memberships/Registrations;
• Summary of Experience; and
• Work on Representative Project Similar in Scope.
If sub-consultants are to be used as part of this proposal, a resume of the sub-consultant
and relevant experience is to be included in the same format.
Assignment of Key Personnel
It is the City’s preference to have the key personnel identified in the Organizational
Chart remain with the individual project during its duration. In this section, please
indicate the availability of key personnel to pursue completion of projects.
After contract execution the Consultant should not substitute key personnel (p roject
manager and others listed by name in the proposal) or sub-consultants without prior
written approval from the local agency. The consultant must request and justify the need
for the substitution and obtain approval from the agency prior to use of a different sub-
consultant on the contract. The proposed substituted person must be as qualified as the
original, and at the same or lower cost for geotechnical types of consultant contracts,
the Consultant’s project manager shall have all the necessary credentials to qualify
him/her as a project manager for this project.
In the event there are proposed changes in key personnel, including sub-consultants,
during the term of the agreement that are outside of the consulting firm’s control, the
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consultant shall prepare a transition plan that is presented to the City’s project manager
for review.
4.2.6 Required Forms
Consultant shall review, acknowledge and submit the following forms:
• Certification of Proposal. Consultant is required to sign and submit the
Certification of Proposal including acknowledgement that they have received
and considered any addendums issued by the City of Hermosa Beach in
connection with this RFP. (See section 7.2.1)
• Non-Collusion Affidavit. Consultant is required to sign and submit the Non-
Collusion Affidavit. (See section 7.2.2)
• Compliance with Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall demonstrate the
willingness and ability to submit proof of the required insurance coverage as
set forth in the Sample Professional Services Agreement. (See section 7.2.3)
• Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement. Consultant shall
demonstrate willingness and ability to comply with the City’s Sample
Professional Services Agreement and/or indicate any exceptions to the
Professional Services Agreement. (See section 7.2.4)
• Covid Vaccination Certification. Consultant agrees to certify in writing to CITY
that all employees, agents, officers and subcontractors who will be physically
present in the City and have contact with City officials and employees or with
the public shall be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. (See section 7.2.5)
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4.2.7 Cost Proposal
The cost proposal shall be submitted through PlanetBids Portal as a separate file, labeled
“Cost Proposal” and indicate the firm’s name. The cost proposal shall detail costs broken
down by task, hourly rates, and key personnel.
Consultant should provide the cost proposal for the duration of the agreement to
successfully fulfill the Scope of Services detailed in this RFP. Required and optional tasks
should be consistent with the tasks listed in the Scope of Services and be clearly marked
in the cost proposal to facilitate consistent comparison of costs between proposals. The
Cost Proposal should identify project team members, and hourly billing rates and break
costs by task and phase. The fee schedule should also include any direct costs such as
travel, equipment, printing/materials.
The method of payment shall be primarily at Specified Rates of Compensation but may
include Cost per Unit of Work. The proposal should include hourly rates for all types of
personnel required to perform the services described in this RFP.
Other direct costs, intended to be charged to the City, need to be stated. No mark-ups
will be allowed for other direct costs.
5. Proposal Evaluation and Selection
5.1 Proposal Review Process
The City will evaluate all proposals received in accordance with the evaluation criteria.
The City shall not be obligated to accept the lowest priced fee schedule, but the City
may make award(s) in the best interests of the City after all factors are considered,
including, but not limited to, the demonstrated competence, experience and
professional qualifications of the Proposer. Evaluation scores will not be released until
after award of proposal, if one is made.
Following the review of RFPs by the City’s team, the City may, if it chooses to do so, invite
short-listed consultants to be interviewed by a panel of City staff, which may include non-
City personnel at the City’s discretion. Discussions may, at the City's option, be conducted
with the most qualified Proposers. Discussions may be for the purpose of clarification to
assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to the solicitation requireme nts.
Proposers shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for
discussion and written revision of proposals. In conducting discussions, the City will not
disclose information derived from proposals submitted by competing Proposers.
The City will verify references of short-listed consultants, which may include persons not
listed as references, and this will help inform the City’s decisions. The City will select a
consultant to negotiate for the performance of work. In negotiating the contract the City
may request modifications to the proposed scope or to the technical team or other
elements of the proposal. If negotiations fail, the City will commence negotiations with
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the next qualified candidate. Work will promptly commence following contract award
and satisfaction of contract requirements.
5.2 Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation criteria will typically include RFP understanding, demonstrated expertise,
relevant experience, availability of the firm’s team, and other factors. Task orders
resulting from this contract will be negotiated and executed between the City and the
selected firm.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of their response to all provisions of this RFP. The
City of Hermosa Beach will use the following criteria in its evaluation of proposals,
interviews may be required with selected consultants, or verification of references. The
categories will be weighted approximately as follows.
Approach and Methods (30%):
• A well thought-out and tailored approach to the technical work that responds to
the City’s particular issues and needs.
• Incorporation of innovative and/or creative approaches for providing the services
that will maximize efficient, cost-effective operations or increased performance
capabilities.
• Evidence of the team’s ability to work collaboratively with other members of a
multi-disciplinary team in a complex and dynamic working environment.
• Demonstration of the team’s commitment to accurate and superior work products
and services as detailed in the project management project management plan.
Relevant Experience & Expertise (35%):
• Recent experience preparing similar projects or providing similar services for
jurisdictions.
• Familiarity and experience with applicable industry standards and any relevant
federal, state, or local requirements.
• The depth and appropriateness of experience of individual members of the
technical team as they relate to the specific technical tasks called for by the
project.
• The consultant team’s ability to dedicate a strong project manager that will serve
as a single point of contact for the duration of the project.
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• The team’s experience and ability to clearly communicate technical concepts
and terminology with the community.
Timeframe and Costs (25%):
• Display of responsive timeframe to assign tasks.
• Evidence of the team’s ability to successfully deliver project tasks and deliverables
within the identified project budget and minimize cost overruns.
Administration (10%):
• Ability to comply with the timeline contract terms, and billing procedures.
• The extent and nature of any proposed amendments to the City’s Professional
Services Agreement or insurance requirements.
6. Contract Expectations
6.1 Contract Period
The City anticipates the contract term would begin around April 2023. The City is
interested in having the community and business emergency preparedness campaign
completed and ready for FEMA’s review and approval within five (5) months from the
Notice to Proceed.
6.2 Professional Services Agreement
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with and sign the City’s Professional
Services Agreement. Proposers should identify and/or indicate any exceptions to the
Sample Professional Services Agreement included in Section 7.1. The City Attorney or
their designee retains the discretion to accept or reject propose d exceptions or
modifications to the City’s Professional Services Agreement.
6.3 Standards of Work
In case of conflicts, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, Consultant shall
submit the matter to City for clarification. Any work affected by such conflicts,
ambiguities, discrepancies, errors or omissions which is performed by Consultant prior to
clarification by City shall be at Consultant's risk and expense.
6.4 Invoicing and Payment
Each invoice shall contain a progress report describing the work completed during the
billing period and shall also include cost information by task regarding: previous work
billed to date, work billed during the reporting period, percent of task completed and
amount remaining by task.
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Invoices are to be submitted monthly. The invoices shall reference the project title, and
list charges by task, worker classification, hours, billing rate, and totals.
Each invoice shall contain a progress report describing the work completed during the
billing period and the following summary information:
Contract
Amount
Total Prior
Contract Billings
Contract Work
Performed this
Period
Total Contract
Amount
Performed To
Date
Contract
Percent
Complete
Total Amount
Remaining for the
Contract
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7. Attachments and Required Forms
7.1 Sample Professional Services Agreement
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
This AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , 2023, by and between the
CITY OF Hermosa Beach, a general law city a municipal corporation (“CITY”) and
_, a limited liability company (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
A. The City desires to .
B. The City does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform
the services required under this agreement and therefore, the City desires
to contract for consulting services to accomplish this work.
C. The Consultant warrants to the City that it has the qualifications,
experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services
under this Agreement.
D. The City desires to contract with the Consultant to perform the services as
described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, the City and the Consultant agree as
follows:
CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees
to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as EXHIBIT A.
As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement.
As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a total of $ , for
CONSULTANT’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this
Agreement.
No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first
approved by the City Manager or his/her designee.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each
month, its invoice for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous
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month. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT all uncontested amounts set forth in
CONSULTANT’s invoice within 30 days after it is received.
SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities set forth in
the SCOPE OF SERVICE attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT
will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative,
professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing,
vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform
and complete the work and provide the professional services required of
CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the
specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of
the task completed during the billing period in accordance with the schedule of
compensation incorporated in “Exhibit A.”
TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of the CONSULTANT are to commence upon
receipt of a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized
work is completed to the CITY’s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the
schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.
FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services
to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
(c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of
the services under this Agreement.
KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT’s key person assigned to perform work under this
Agreement is . CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in
charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written
authorization of the City.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution
by both parties and shall expire on , 20 , unless earlier termination occurs
under Section 11 of this Agreement, or this Agreement is extended in writing in
advance by both parties.
CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum
and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be
authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY
resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written
agreement between the parties.
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TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer
Identification Number.
PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT will obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in
connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
TERMINATION. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at
any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days
before the effective termination date.
In the event of such termination, the CONSULTANT shall cease services as of the date
of termination, and all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and
other materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s
property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on
its own terms services similar to those terminated.
INDEMNIFICATION. To the extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against
all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable
attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature
to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct
in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations
contained in this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against CITY (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with
respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the
CONSULTANT’s negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct. CONSULTANT shall
reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable
attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation to the extent such
fees, costs and all other costs are determined by the court of competent jurisdiction
to have been caused by the actual negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of
the Consultant. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions
are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of
California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained
by CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by
CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and
obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement,
including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.
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ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.
CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act
as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in
which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be
performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan,
insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in
this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to
the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means
that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to
review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this
Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant
information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon
reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing
employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other
material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of
determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to
maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under
this Agreement.
CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this
Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this
Agreement. CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined
by the City to implement said corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to
implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this
Agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. The CONSULTANT, at the CONSULTANT’s own cost and expense, shall procure and
maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. The Consultant shall
require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for
their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all
Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty
(30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers
for losses arising from work performed by the CONSULTANT for City.
2. General Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount of not less than two million dollars
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($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general
aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile
liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities
of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain professional
errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging
negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONSULTANT’S
operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the
CONSULTANT or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub-consultants. The
amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-
occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,”
CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3)
years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have
the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term
of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY
arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees
or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability
insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or
companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or
which is approved in writing by City, and shall be endorsed as follows.
CONSULTANT also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do
likewise.
1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability
arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including
materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or
operations.”
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its
elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the
CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not
contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a
separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of
liability of the insuring company.
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4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect
coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents, or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days
written notice has been received by the CITY.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss
against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY
assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty)
to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by
the CITY. At the CITY’s option, the CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial
capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
E. The CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements
to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of
such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of
performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on
file with the CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement.
F. Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to procure or maintain required insurance
shall constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate
this Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this
Agreement shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured
retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the Consultant (as the
named insured) should Consultant fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements.
The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City
Attorney and the Finance Director. Consultant understands and agrees that
satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the
effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by Consultant as primary insured to pay its
SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay
the SIR or deductible on Consultant’s behalf upon the Consultant’s failure or
refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional
insured under the policy, City may include such amounts as damages in any
action against Consultant for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other
damages incurred by City due to the breach.
USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval
to use any sub-consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must include approval of the proposed consultant and the terms of
compensation.
FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the
CONSULTANT of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and
be a release of the CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the
CONSULTANT for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT’S work or
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services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of the CITY’S check or
the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days
of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by the CITY shall not
constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of the
CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and
competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such
approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability
by the CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by the Consultant, its
employees, sub-consultants and agents.
CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the
CONSULTANT shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed
during the City’s review of the Consultant’s report or plans. Should the Consultant fail
to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be
made by the CITY, and the cost thereof shall be charged to the CONSULTANT. In
addition to all other available remedies, the City may deduct the cost of such
correction from any retention amount held by the City or may withhold payment
otherwise owed CONSULTANT under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of
correction.
NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONSULTANT by CITY for
services preformed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget
and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not
appropriate sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT’S services beyond the
current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover payment for CONSULTANT’S services
only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY appropriates sufficient funds
and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
ATTN:
ATTN:
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will
be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the
names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in
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the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via
electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or
personally delivered as specified in this Section.
A. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide
employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that
it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than
CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
B. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the
benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of
any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.
C. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any
action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
D. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
E. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently
review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be
construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not
be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
F. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may
be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this
Agreement. CITY’s city manager, or designee, may execute any such
amendment on behalf of CITY.
ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Contract, agreements ancillary to this Contract, and related documents to be
entered into in connection with this Contract will be considered signed when the
signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission or scanned and delivered
via electronic mail. Such facsimile or electronic mail copies will be treated in all
respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire,
flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the
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natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the
Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be
provided.
ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his
or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with
the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out
of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any
party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be
entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which
that party or those parties may be entitled.
STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents
that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and
capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT
represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service
experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing
with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest
that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a
demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public
agency.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. It is understood and agreed that the City shall own all
documents and other work product of the Consultant, except the Consultant’s notes
and workpapers, which pertain to the work performed under this Agreement. The
City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion and without further
compensation to the Consultant, but any re-use of such documents by the City on
any other project without prior written consent of the Consultant shall be at the sole
risk of the City.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (City and Consultant initials required at one of the following
paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, City and Consultant hereby
acknowledge that Consultant is a “consultant” for the purposes of the California Political
Reform Act because Consultant’s duties would require him or her to make one or more
of the governmental decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation
18700.3(a) or otherwise serves in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be
required were Consultant employed by the City. Consultant hereby acknowledges his
or her assuming-office, annual, and leaving-office financial reporting obligations under
the California Political Reform Act and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to
comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior to consultant commencing
services hereunder, the City’s Manager shall prepare and deliver to consultant a
memorandum detailing the extent of Consultant’s disclosure obligations in accordance
with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
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City Initials
Consultant Initials
OR
By their initials next to this paragraph, City and Consultant hereby acknowledge that
Consultant is not a “consultant” for the purpose of the California Political Reform Act
because Consultant’s duties and responsibilities are not within the scope of the definition
of consultant in Fair Political Practice Commission Regulation 18700.3(a) and is otherwise
not serving in staff capacity in accordance with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials
Consultant Initials
COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY. All CONSULTANT’S employees,
agents, officers and subcontractors who will be physically present in the City and
have contact with City officials and employees or with the public shall be fully
vaccinated from COVID-19. CONSULTANT agrees to certify in writing to CITY that it
complies with the foregoing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONSULTANT
[MAYOR/CITY MANAGER] By: NAME/TITLE
ATTEST:
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Taxpayer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
7.2 Required Forms
7.2.1 Certification of Proposal
RFP #:
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and agrees to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP).
1. Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or
employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in
connection with this proposal or any work connected with this proposal. Should
any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposal,
Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or
employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City shall have
any direct interest in that agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated or future
material benefit arising therefrom.
2. By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected to furnish
services to the City in accordance with this RFP.
3. Proposer has carefully reviewed its proposal and understands and agrees that the
City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and
that the Proposer is responsible for them.
4. It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received
by the City.
5. The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required
by the Request for Proposal
6. The proposal shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.
7. Proposer acknowledges that the City may issue addendums related to this RFP
and that the proposer has reviewed the following addendums which have been
issued:
Addendum:
Addendum:
Addendum:
Addendum:
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8. Proposer further acknowledges the provisions of any addendums issued have
been incorporated into their proposal.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.2 Non-Collusion Affidavit
RFP #:
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. This proposal is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person,
partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.
2. This proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.
3. I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a
false or sham proposal and I have not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired,
connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in a sham
proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.
4. I have not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement,
communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any
overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage
against the City of Hermosa Beach or of anyone interested in the proposed
contract.
5. All statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true.
6. I have not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown
thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto,
or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any person, corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent
thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
7. I have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Hermosa
Beach public officer in connection with this proposal.
8. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result
in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.3 Compliance with Insurance Requirements
RFP #:
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with the City s insurance
requirements contained within this RFP.
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the insurance requirements
as specified in the Request for Proposal.
2. If selected, proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as
contained therein.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.4 Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement
RFP #:
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with and sign the City s Professional
Services Agreement. Proposers should identify and/or indicate any exceptions to the
Sample Professional Services Agreement included in Section 6.2. The City Attorney or their
designee retains the discretion to accept or reject proposed exceptions or modifications
to the City s Professional Services Agreement.
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the conditions specified in
the City’s Sample Professional Services Agreement.
2. Proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein
with exceptions noted as follows:
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.5 COVID Vaccination Certification
PLEASE PLACE LETTER ON OFFICIAL COMPANY LETTERHEAD
(Insert Date)
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RE: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for City of Hermosa Beach Consultants
Dear Ms. Lowenthal:
Per this letter, (Insert Company Name) certifies that all of its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors,
representatives and volunteers servicing the City of Hermosa Beach on-site within the City pursuant to the
(Insert Agreement Title) dated (Insert Agreement Date), are or will be fully vaccinated or covered by an
approved medical or religious exemption prior to the implementation of the scope of work located within
the above referenced agreement.
Respectfully,
(Insert Name)
(Insert Title)
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Contents
03. (4.2.1) Cover Letter
06. (4.2.2) Firm Profile
08. (4.2.3) Project Understanding & Approach to Scope of Work
17. (4.2.4) Project Management Plan
21. (4.2.5) Experience & Qualifications
53. (4.2.6) Required Forms
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Although this letter is penned by me, the co-founder and creative director at
SIREN, the pages that follow reflect the effort of our entire team—a team that is
highly experienced, award-winning, and passionate about creating thoughtful,
informed, and cohesive communication campaigns that drive a greater good.
The notion of a greater good can be hard to conceive of in the context
of a disaster. These situations have the potential to instill fear and
uncertainty, dividing a population rather than unifying it. Yet the impetus
for preparedness is communication. Starting a conversation. Anticipating
responses. Putting resources in place.
SIREN, in combination with Two Lynchpin Road, is uniquely positioned to be the
best consultant for your request to deliver a comprehensive public education
campaign(s) focused on hazards that may impact the residents and businesses
of Hermosa Beach, ways to mitigate the impacts, and how to prepare ahead of
time.
• We are an unbeatable combination for your initiative, specifically. We
have deep experience in creating successful awareness campaigns, and
are experts in working on emergency preparedness with major cities and
international non-profits.
• We have experience working with and for governments and institutions with a
chair at the table, similar to your own.
• We have experience crafting branded communications and collateral for game
changers who seek to shift mindsets and behaviors.
• We understand how to navigate complexities and how to position proposals to
get buy-in from various constituents.
• Our demonstrated success relies not only on tactical outputs, but also on
being good stewards of time, budget, and service.
• We know this issue; we are based on the west coast with most of our team in
California.
Confirmed receipt of RFP No. 23-004 and Addendum No. 1
To our friends at Hermosa Beach,
E: Kate@sirensf.com P: (415) 596-3005
We would be honored to work with you.
Kate Harris
Co-Founder & Creative Director, SIREN SF
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SIREN is an award-winning design studio that shapes brands, sharpens stories, and brings
innovative thinking to a range of clients—from non-profits and start-ups just finding their
feet, to massive government agencies and fortune 100 companies with decades of brand
history. Our boutique size enables us to attract and nurture top talent versed in big agency
strategies and executions, while delivering meaningful, personalized client service. You’ll build
close relationships with our leadership and know that the team you’re interacting with are the
same people working on your project. Many of our clients employ visions to fundamentally
change lives. Others are major thought leaders and brands. With experience across a breadth
of industries from fintech to environmental services to AI, we are always interested in new
opportunities to collaborate.
Two Lynchpin Road is a disaster preparedness consulting company and a woman-owned
Certified Micro Business. We work with communities throughout the United States to help
them prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Our focus on community-centered
organizations will bring a collaborative and sustainable nature to the development of this
project. We believe a prepared community is a resilient community, and we are dedicated to
helping your community prepare for and respond to disasters.
Our proven combination results in a blend of experience
we feel no one else can bring to the table.
A proven combination with an unbeatable track record in preparedness
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Firm profile
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(4.2.2) Firm Profile
Primary Consultant
Legal:
SIREN Creative LLC (DBA SIREN SF)
3323 W. Laurelhurst Drive, NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Primary POC
Kate Harris
640 Davis Street, #51
San Francisco, CA 94111
E: kate@sirensf.com
P: (415) 596-3005
Website
SirenSF.com
Ownership
San Francisco based, female-founded and independently owned
Limited Liability Company. 10 years in business providing campaign
strategy and execution, design and branding services.
Employer ID:
46-3709298
Subconsultant
Legal:
Two Lynchpin Road INC
850 Palou Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Primary POC
Alicia D. Johnson
850 Palou Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
E: alicia@twolynchpinroad.com
P: (801) 833-4952
Website
twolynchpinroad.com
Ownership
Female-founded and independently owned S-Corporation.
1.5 years providing emergency management consulting services.
Employer ID:
87-2691695
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Project understanding
& approach to scope
of work
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(4.2.3) Statement of Project Understanding
The 21st century hosts a growing set of threats and hazards
for communities throughout California, including the City
of Hermosa Beach. Safety, security, and trust are integral
to building community resilience and responsiveness to
these known challenges. The SIREN team, which includes
emergency management and graphic design expertise,
believes public education strategy and campaign
development can and should make preparedness and
community resilience simple, ubiquitous, and deeply
connected to the Hermosa Beach community ethos.
To develop a comprehensive
community education
campaign to educate
businesses and residents on
the hazards pre-identified in
the Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan (LHMP), as well as ways
to prepare for all hazards,
we will use the following
approach:
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Identify the target
audience needs
We want to meet residents and
businesses where they are in their
preparedness education and
capacity. Our goal is to build trust
and connection with residents as we
communicate about hazards that are
often full of fear.
We will work with city, private, non-
government, K-12 education and
other client-identified stakeholders
to learn about their concerns, needs,
communication habits, interests and
abilities to inform our message and
communication development.
Develop resonate
messages
Once the target audience needs
have been identified, our next step
is to develop a set of messages and
themes that effectively communicate
the hazards, mitigation strategies, and
preparedness measures unique to the
City of Hermosa Beach.
These messages will be clear, concise,
and actionable, with a focus on
educating and building trust with the
target audiences about the specific
hazards, preparedness actions they
can take and opportunities to increase
community resilience.
Select appropriate
communication channels
To ensure the message reaches the
target audience, it is important to select
the most effective communication
channels. Our approach includes a
combination of decades of emergency
management and graphic design
experience enabling a cutting edge and
sustainable approach to preparedness
across coastal communities.
Implement the
program
Once our communications program has
been developed and approved, we will
provide training and resources to help your
team implement and sustain the campaign.
This will include a training session on
how to use and update these materials,
distribution of print materials, launching
social media campaign, launching the
speaker series, and youth educational
materials, as well as other activities to
ensure the message reaches the target
audience.
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(4.2.3) Organizational Chart
*Print and video production partners to be identified once the project is awarded
Collaborative and curated teams are the key to the success
of every project. Meet the team we’ve built for you.
Kate Harris
Co-Founder +
Creative Director
• Research and strategy lead
• Copy and design oversight
• Campaign ideation
• Presenter
Alicia Johnson
Emergency Management
Outreach Specialist
• Content expert
• Local hazard review and
stakeholder outreach
• Campaign research and
message alignment
• Presenter
Anneliese Hammer
Senior Account Director
• Project Management and QA
oversight
• Relationship and
communication oversight
• Presenter
Jeff Hunt
Senior Design Director
• Design lead (asset
build-out)
• Campaign ideation
• Presenter
Lori Bredel
Senior Copywriter
• Copywriting and
messaging lead
• Copy strategy
• Presenter
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01—Project Blueprint 02—Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Our kick-off meeting with project leads helps us uncover insights
and understand the core mission. We seek to root ourselves in what
is driving this need (in your words), what we need to be considerate
of, what inspires you, and what will define success. This set of data
becomes our North Star, informing every decision that builds the
larger approach.
Facilitated by introductions from you, we will outreach to key
stakeholders and resources to understand what is needed from their
perspective and how we might leverage their expertise in creating
and/or disseminating information.
• City Officials
• Chamber of Commerce
• School Board/Staff/Administrators
• Library
• First Responders
• Community & Neighborhood Organizations
We will additionally look at other community education campaigns
—specifically those related to hazard mitigation and disaster
management—to draw influence from.
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(4.2.3) Approach to Work - STRATEGY
03—Overarching Structure and Theme
Considering all of what we learn in the Discovery phase, we will look
at the project wholistically and recommend an informed structure to
achieve the objectives under a common theme that correlates with
the City’s brand.
• For example, it could make sense to launch one campaign with
variations in messaging and channels by audience vs. considering
the campaigns separately.
04—Campaign Planning
Once we are aligned on strategy, we will propose the components
that make up the campaign(s)—outlining the content and distribution
channels for each. Our scope allows for up to 2 rounds to
accommodate feedback and adjustments as needed.
• 12-month editorial calendar structure and planned deliverables
(residents)
• Youth series structure and planned deliverables (residents)
• Speaker series structure and planned deliverables (businesses)
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(4.2.3) Approach to Work - IMPLEMENTATION
05—Asset Build-Out
The creation of assets that map to the approved strategy and
structure will be batch delivered with priority based on client needs
and seasonality (e.g., National Preparedness Month). Including
concepting, copywriting, design, and revisions, our scope allows
for up to 3 rounds to accommodate feedback and adjustments as
needed.
• Print materials (e.g., brochure, flyers, posters, activity page)
• Social posts and platform versioning - includes animations
• Website landing page - includes animations
• E-newsletter
• Out-of-home (e.g., banner/billboard)
• Hard materials (e.g., kit, “swag”)
• Video script/storyboard/production
• Public Service Announcement
• Once the assets are approved, SIREN will prepare final design files
for print production and/or implementation. As we do not yet know
the specifics of these items in terms of depth/breadth and quantity
(to be defined as part of the structure), outside costs for production
and placement are ballpark as represented in our scope.
06—Stakeholder Presentations
07—Report Build-Out
The SIREN team will participate in up to 3 total meetings with
stakeholders including the Hermosa Beach City School District and
Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of these meetings will be to
inform and train the audience on the assets/materials developed and
available for their use.
A final report that is editable and downloadable—encompassing the
elements above—will be our last design deliverable once all approvals
are in place. Our scope allows for up to 1 round of minor feedback if
needed.
NOTE: Direct costs that are not included in the scope of this proposal include print
production and travel. As identified, until we can understand and define certain project
nuances, we are unable to assign specific amounts to these buckets - it will be based
on the chosen concepts. Production costs would reflect SIREN’s wholesale discount
and the City would pay the vendor directly. Travel costs may be reduced or eliminated
completely at client's discretion (contractor can facilitate virtual meetings).
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(4.2.3) ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Expertise in Experiential
Concepting and creating experiential events, including visual
installments, is a capability of ours that we feel could resonate
well given this topic. (E.g., designing an exhibition at the Hermosa
Beach branch of the LA County Library). These types of events and
exhibitions can be especially effective in connecting the community—
across age and socioeconomic demographics—with a “for all”
approach.
Experiential also includes digital experience, like how the City of
Hermosa beach shows up in its social channels and online.
Development
Process Support
We also have the ability to provide support via digital development
(e.g., landing page or website) on a number of platforms, including
WordPress and Webflow.
Our team is also available to assist with the FEMA approval process.
Our subject matter expertise on federal grant management and public
information and education support can provide insight, collaboration,
and presentation support.
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(4.2.3) Roles And Responsibilities For City Staff
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We don't work like your teammate, we ARE your teammate
It is our expectation that the City of Hermosa Beach clearly identifies its
points of contact for this project. Defining who should be included on
written communications, who should be involved with presentations, and
who will contribute to feedback. We recommend keeping this group tight to
maintain an efficient and streamlined project flow.
We additionally ask that these individuals make themselves readily available
(with reasonable notice) for meetings, respond to communications in
a timely manner, dedicate ample time for reviews, and facilitate warm
introductions between SIREN and key constituents within the community.
It is assumed that the City of Hermosa Beach will lead the FEMA review and
approval process, unless support is requested of the SIREN team.
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Project Blueprint
Kick-off Meeting:
- SIREN/Project Leads
(4.2.4) Project Schedule
Project Awarded
Project Blueprint
Qualitative &
Quantitative Research
Overarching Structure &
Theme/Campaign Planning
FEMA Review & Approval
Project Awarded
Notice to Proceed
Overarching Structure & Theme
Campaign Planning
Content & Distribution Channels
12 Mo. Editorial Calendar Structure
Youth Series Structure
Speaker Series Structure
Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Stakeholder & Resource Outreach:
- City Officials
- Chamber of Commerce
- School Board/Staff/Admins
- Library
- First Responders
- Community & Neighborhood Orgs.
"Competitive" Review
Asset Build
Print Materials
Social Posts
Website Landing Page
E-newsletter
Out-of-home
Hard Materials
Video Script/Storyboard/Production
Public Service Announcement
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Week of:
01 08 15 22 29 05 12 19 26 03 10 17 24 31 07 14 21 28 04 11 18 25 02 09 16 23 30 06 13 20 27 04 11 18
April May June July August September October November December
Asset Build
Full Launch: January 2024
Report Build &
Print Production
Stakeholder Presentations
Report Build & Print Production
*Opportunity to prioritize specific deliverables for September National Preparedness Month with advanced planning. (Soft launch Youth and/or Speaker Series.)
FEMA Review & Approval
City-led; Timing TBD
Stakeholder Presentations
Material Training
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(4.2.4) Communications Approach
SIREN will provide one project manager designated to meet
virtually with the City of Hermosa Beach every two weeks, or as
needed. These bi-weekly meetings will provide an opportunity
share progress, observations from interviews, review deliverables,
and seek feedback to ensure efficient and comprehensive project
completion.
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Approach
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All project direction is given by SIREN’s Creative Director and
Account Director based on client’s inputs (verbal and/or written)
which are documented for reference. Internal check-ins are part
of our process to ensure that deliverables are on track with timing
and scope, considered from the standpoints of cohesion and
consistency and aligning with feedback. Each round of deliverables
—including, but not limited to, final files—is proofed and presented
to client allowing an opportunity for additional QA review.
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Quality Assurance/
Quality Control
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Experience &
qualifications
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City of San Francisco
Contracting Agency: Department of Emergency Management
Year: 2014
Project Description:
Charged with the duty of changing to a culture of preparedness—San
Francisco Office of Emergency Management set out to create and instill
ubiquitous preparedness, throughout a community of over one million
people.
A widely celebrated emergency preparedness campaign. "Connection.
Not Catastrophe". This was the overarching campaign idea from which we
developed a campaign oriented towards connecting the large and varied
community of San Francisco.
We needed to be mindful of accessibility, languages spoken and meeting
citizens where they were. The result was a multi-pronged campaign
including printable piece with various interachangeable inserts (translated
and printed in 7 languages), a landing page, community contact cards to
share with a neighbor, a video and wild postings to increase reminders to
prepare.
Key Personnel: Kate Harris, Jeff Hunt, Alicia Johnson, Lori Bredel
Contract Value: $250,000
(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program
(CSEPP)
Contracting Agency: FEMA Headquarters - Washington D.C.
Year: 2021-Present
Project Description:
In partnership with FEMA, the Chemical Stockpile Emergency
Preparedness Program (CSEPP), enables communities located near U.S.
Army chemical warfare agent stockpile sites to protect their residents by
strengthening their ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from a
chemical emergency.
We support CSEP Program with consistent Public Affairs and Strategic
Communications support, including:
• Interface between Local, State, Federal, and Department of Defense
stakeholders to build preparedness capacities across two Stockpile
sites
• Evaluate and train Public Information Officers and Public Affairs support
across the program
• Coordinate implementation of Marketing and Public Preparedness
Campaigns across Site footprint
Key Personnel: Alicia Johnson
Contract Value: $250,000+
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City of Piedmont
Contracting Agency: City of Piedmont Fire Department
Year: 2022
Project Description:
The City of Piedmont California partnered with our team to develop a
‘Know Your Zone’ Public Affairs campaign customized for the population
of Piedmont and their media preferences. The campaign included a
presentation deck and script deliverable by key community stakeholders,
an essay publishable in a community newspaper or community club
newsletters, and shareable graphics for community gatherings and in
other media locations.
This project began with a deep interview process with community
stakeholders including those from marginalized groups across the
community. This interview process informed the overall public education
strategy and the creation of deliverables to be customized to the
community's needs, desires, and capacity. Because the process was
centralized in the community’s needs our work was easily sharable and
leveraged immediately by the community upon the completion of the
project.
Key Personnel: Alicia Johnson
Contract Value: $65,000
(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
Destination Tiburon
Contracting Agency: Tiburon Tourism Board
Year: 2017
Project Description:
The city of Tiburon is often seen as a brunch and booze town, the little
cousin to San Francisco across the bay. Tiburon was aiming to turn the
opinion towards an overnight getaway destination. The campaign goal
was "Heads in Beds". How do we attract people to come to Tiburon and
enjoy more of the hotels, restaurants, and businesses?
After our research, we identified the immediate missed opportunity was
attracting the myriad tech companies over for corporate offsites aimed at
team building. This market was large and untapped.
SIREN developed a multi-faceted campaign to showcase itineraries, and
"only available in Tiburon" experiences for team building, a corporate
planner outreach strategy, print campaign and event marketing campaign.
Key Personnel: Kate Harris, Jeff Hunt, Lori Bredel
Contract Value: $75,000
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Loma Prieta Earthquake 25th Awareness
Contracting Agency: Department of Emergency Management
Year: 2014
Project Description:
The 25th anniversary of one of the biggest earthquakes in San
Francisco sparked the campaign to create awareness around emergency
preparedness. This multi-faceted, experiential event served as a way to
commemorate the brave first responders who protected the city, as well
as educate the community through fun activities and "passports" through
a live event on the Embarcadero.
Key Personnel: Kate Harris, Jeff Hunt, Lori Bredel
Contract Value: $26,000
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(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
The Challenge:
San Francisco Office of Emergency Management
set out to connect a community of over one million
people to support one another in an emergency.
The Solution:
Leaning into "Connection, Not Catastrophe" helped
gel a community around preparedness education in
a non fear-based way. The idea behind the campaign
and identity "SF72" is that a citizen must prepare to
support themselves for 72 hours in San Francisco.
Having simple, effective ways that fit into their daily
lives makes preparedness more attainable and
actionable.
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A visual system was developed, comprised of a confident,
vibrant color palette, and pattern. It is intended to activate
the community, not to create fear.
One of the insights was to create an infinitely editable print
piece that people could paste on their fridge or share with
a neighbor. These inserts allowed for editing parts of the kit
without tossing "the whole". This was printed in 7 languages.
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Alongside the roll-out of the brand toolkit—we worked with
the Department of Emergency Management to fine tune
messaging, create out of home and digital awareness and
hand off a fully actionable tool kit the city could use again and
again.
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(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
The Challenge:
The New Lunchroom exhibition showed at Mission
High School in San Francisco. In partnership with
IDEO, the purpose of the exhibit was to display
dense and complicated research around waste in
the current lunchroom landscape.
The Solution:
Using hand drawn type, rough illustrations, and
beautiful photographic portraiture, we designed
and constructed an immersive experience that felt
both inclusive and exciting. Data was digestable
and resontated with the school district to insight
change.
The New Lunchroom
San Francisco Schools
(relevant due to Hermosa's
desired Youth Awareness Program)
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The event invited local teachers to interact with a board.
The event was designed with kraft paper to emulate a
school lunch sack.
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(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
The Challenge:
The city of Tiburon needed to increase "heads in
beds" and tasked SIREN with identifying how to market
to a new corporate audience to change perceptions
and achieve this goal. They wanted people to
experience a new kind of inspired corporate offsite,
outside of the board room.
The Solution:
The message? "How can you think outside the box
when you’re stuck in one all day?" We positioned
Tiburon as the destination for corporate event
planners looking to go beyond simply booking meeting
rooms and instead provide an experience which is
exponentially more impactful for corporate offsites.
Starting with our out of the box marketing collateral.
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To break out of the boring, ubiquitous glossy Brochure cycle,
SIREN created a House of Cards designed to create a one-
of-a-kind experience each time it’s built. It is as unique as the
destination itself. The meeting planners are invited to “build”
their own meeting experience by taking various cards and
building them together.
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SIREN created a visually arresting Magazine of Whitepapers
that feels both authoritative and informative. It communicates
the symbiotic relationship between the outdoors and creative
thinking.
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(4.2.5) Summary of Relevant Projects
The Challenge:
Commemorate the Loma Prieta Earthquake and
use it as a catalyst for emergency preparedness.
Most citizens will take action immediately after an
event when it is too late. This was an organic way to
educate, in person, and spark action.
The Solution:
We created a bold and exciting event in the city
which "gamified" preparedness education. Similar
to a scavenger hunt, users were invited to grab
an "LP25 Passport" and stamp their way through
activities and training. Combined with speakers and
collateral, this event helped amplify the message.
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Alongside the roll-out of the brand toolkit—we worked with the
Commerce team to develop an exhaustive set of deliverables
including a revamped website, print collateral, wayfinding
signage and out-of-home advertising.
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The event was set-up as a scavenger
hunt, where people would stamp a
passport and go station to station for
interactive learning and fun.
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(4.2.5) References SIREN/Alicia Johnson
Nikesha Kersey
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)
Emergency Management Specialist
E: nikesha.kersey@fema.dhs.gov
P: (202) 374-9997
Role: Public Affairs Support
Dates: 2021 - present
Dave Brannigan
City of Piedmont Fire Department
Fire Chief
E: dbrannigan@piedmont.ca.gov
P: 510-420-3038
Role: Public Affairs Support
Dates: 2022
David Reid
Santa Cruz County
Director, Office of Response, Recovery, and Resilience
E: David.Reid@santacruzcounty.us
P: (831) 454-3407
Role: Plan creation; After-Action Report
Dates: 2022 - present
Scott Ferguson
Aptitude Labs (Covid testing sites)
PhD | CEO | Aptitude Medical Systems Inc.
E: scott.ferguson@aptitudemedical.com
P: 415.233.4290
Role: Brand ideation, collateral, and website
Dates: 2022
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(4.2.5) Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel
Kate Harris
Co-Founder & Creative Director
BA - Marketing, Business
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Continued Edu - Graphic Design, Fine Art
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Fast Company 2022 Award Winner for Brand Identity - Planet FWD
Summary of Experience: Kate is a co-founder and Creative Director of SIREN, where she oversees all creative coming through the
agency's doors. Kate has concepted and developed numerous high-profile campaigns for a variety of clients, including PayPal, Rock
Health, TechCrunch, WIRED Magazine, The Red Cross, the City of San Francisco, and UCLA.
Kate excels in the creation and implementation of corporate identity, branding, and conceptual design. She is known for her distinctive
art direction.
Relevant Experience:
SIREN—design for Loma Prieta Anniversary identity / design for the city of Tiburon campaign / design for SF72 (city of San Francisco
Emergency Preparedness)
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(4.2.5) Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel
Alicia Johnson
Emergency Management Specialist/Subject Matter Expert
BA - Communications & Political Science
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, CO
MPA - Public Administration
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Homeland Emergency Exercise Program (HSEEP) Evaluator Certification
Micro Small Business Certified
Summary of Experience: Alicia is a highly accomplished emergency manager with nearly 20 years of experience in the public sector. She
has responded to several disasters and large-scale events, including Hurricane Sandy, Super Bowl 50, the 2017 Sonoma County Fires, and
COVID-19. She regularly served as an Emergency Operations Center Manager and has held numerous positions within Incident Command
Teams. Most recently, Alicia served as Director of Emergency Management for the University of California - Berkeley. She was responsible for all
aspects of emergency management, including planning, training, exercises, response, and recovery for 75,000 students, staff, and faculty.
Relevant Experience: Alicia has a demonstrated track record of success in risk communications and public affairs. Her experience and clients
span local, state, federal, and non-profit partners in disaster management and strategic communications. Her work with similar-sized communities
has resulted in stronger community relationships, more effective disaster response, and more robust disaster recovery. She supports the
Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) with all public affairs closeout program support. Currently, she holds emergency
management contracts with communities throughout California and the Western United States.
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Jeff Hunt
Senior Design Director
BFA (with honors)
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
Member of AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts)
Fast Company 2022 Award Winner for Brand Identity - Planet FWD
Summary of Experience: An accomplished designer, illustrator, and art director, Jeff comes with
over 10 years of industry experience designing for, and building brands with studios like Red
Antler, Tomorrow Partners, and Morla Design. Having spent time in-house with real estate industry
disrupters Compass and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Jeff brings a unique understanding of scaling
design systems both internally and from the outside looking in.
Relevant Experience:
SIREN—design for Loma Prieta Anniversary identity / design for the city of Tiburon campaign
Tomorrow Partners—design research and design for The City of San Francisco small business
portal / design for website redesign for Stanford University
(4.2.5) Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel
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Anneliese Hammer
Senior Account Director/Project Manager
BA - English Writing
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN
Summary of Experience: Anneliese has keen attention to detail. She brings experience in team
leadership, strategy and planning, project management, writing, and the ability to build and maintain
strong client relationships. Her can-do attitude and desire for good work translate to her standing
as a trusted resource for both clients and internal team members. Anneliese is able to navigate
complicated projects and campaigns that require heavy client communication and interaction, great
organization, forward thinking, and the ability to keep internal staff engaged and on task.
Relevant Experience: Anneliese has worked on and led marketing communication activities and
campaigns across a breadth of sectors from fintech to consumables to healthcare. Her experience
orchestrating the launch of Whirlpool’s Zera Food Recycler on the crowdfunding platform
Indiegogo required intensive management of agency, client, and partner teams, backend content
coordination, and appropriately timed lifecycle communications via supporting tactics and channels
to reach multiple audiences. Her work as Account Director for Stryker (Surgical) Instruments
included many robust product launches each targeting between 5-7 unique audiences with
materials specifically developed for training and presentations.
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Lori Bredel
Senior Copywriter/Copy Strategist
BA – English
Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Summary of Experience: Lori brings extensive experience in concept development and
copywriting for a variety of media including print, social, websites, radio, and outdoor. She
masters the craft of listening to understand, digging deep and applying key takeaways to define
an appropriate objective, voice and tone principles, and foundational and/or tactic-specific
messaging.
Relevant Experience: Destination Tiburon Tourism Campaign, Education
(4.2.5) Experience/Qualifications of Key Personnel
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7. Attachments and Required Forms
7.1 Sample Professional Services Agreement
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
This AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , 2023, by and between the
CITY OF Hermosa Beach, a general law city a municipal corporation (“CITY”) and
_, a limited liability company (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
A. The City desires to .
B. The City does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform
the services required under this agreement and therefore, the City desires
to contract for consulting services to accomplish this work.
C. The Consultant warrants to the City that it has the qualifications,
experience and facilities to perform properly and timely the services
under this Agreement.
D. The City desires to contract with the Consultant to perform the services as
described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, the City and the Consultant agree as
follows:
CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees
to perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as EXHIBIT A.
As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement.
As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a total of $ , for
CONSULTANT’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this
Agreement.
No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first
approved by the City Manager or his/her designee.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each
month, its invoice for services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous
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month. CITY shall pay CONSULTANT all uncontested amounts set forth in
CONSULTANT’s invoice within 30 days after it is received.
SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities set forth in
the SCOPE OF SERVICE attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT
will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative,
professional and other personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing,
vehicles, transportation, office space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform
and complete the work and provide the professional services required of
CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the
specific tasks performed, and, for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of
the task completed during the billing period in accordance with the schedule of
compensation incorporated in “Exhibit A.”
TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of the CONSULTANT are to commence upon
receipt of a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized
work is completed to the CITY’s reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the
schedule incorporated in “Exhibit A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.
FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services
to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
(c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of
the services under this Agreement.
KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT’s key person assigned to perform work under this
Agreement is . CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in
charge of the work contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written
authorization of the City.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution
by both parties and shall expire on , 20 , unless earlier termination occurs
under Section 11 of this Agreement, or this Agreement is extended in writing in
advance by both parties.
CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum
and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be
authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY
resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written
agreement between the parties.
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TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer
Identification Number.
PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT will obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in
connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
TERMINATION. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at
any time with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days
before the effective termination date.
In the event of such termination, the CONSULTANT shall cease services as of the date
of termination, and all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and
other materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s
property, and CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on
its own terms services similar to those terminated.
INDEMNIFICATION. To the extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against
all liability, loss, damage, expense, cost (including without limitation reasonable
attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature
to the extent caused by CONSULTANT's negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct
in the performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of its obligations
contained in this AGREEMENT. CONSULTANT shall promptly pay any final judgment
rendered against CITY (and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) with
respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of the
CONSULTANT’s negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct. CONSULTANT shall
reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including without limitation reasonable
attorneys fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation to the extent such
fees, costs and all other costs are determined by the court of competent jurisdiction
to have been caused by the actual negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of
the Consultant. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions
are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of
California and will survive termination of this Agreement.
The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained
by CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by
CITY, are not intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and
obligations otherwise assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement,
including, without limitation, to the provisions concerning indemnification.
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ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’s professional services.
CONSULTANT’s attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY’s written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act
as an independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in
which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be
performed for other employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an
agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan,
insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees. Any provision in
this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct CONSULTANT as to
the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control over the work means
that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end results of the work only.
AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to
review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this
Agreement. CONSULTANT agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant
information requested and will permit CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon
reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing
employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other
material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of
determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees to
maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under
this Agreement.
CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this
Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective
measures required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this
Agreement. CONSULTANT will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined
by the City to implement said corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to
implement required corrective measures shall result in immediate termination of this
Agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. The CONSULTANT, at the CONSULTANT’s own cost and expense, shall procure and
maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers Compensation Insurance as required by law. The Consultant shall
require all subcontractors similarly to provide such compensation insurance for
their respective employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all
Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty
(30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of
subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers
for losses arising from work performed by the CONSULTANT for City.
2. General Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial
general liability insurance in an amount of not less than two million dollars
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($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general
aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile
liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities
of the CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be
performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and
non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain professional
errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging
negligent acts, errors, or omissions which may arise from the CONSULTANT’S
operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the
CONSULTANT or by its employees, subcontractors, or sub-consultants. The
amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-
occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,”
CONSULTANT will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3)
years after this Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have
the same coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term
of this Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY
arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers, employees
or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability and professional liability
insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or
companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or
which is approved in writing by City, and shall be endorsed as follows.
CONSULTANT also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do
likewise.
1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability
arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including
materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or
operations.”
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its
elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers.
Any insurance maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the
CITY may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not
contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a
separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of
liability of the insuring company.
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4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect
coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials,
employees, agents, or volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided,
canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days
written notice has been received by the CITY.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss
against Contractor arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY
assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty)
to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by
the CITY. At the CITY’s option, the CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial
capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
E. The CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements
to the CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of
such insurance shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of
performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on
file with the CITY at all times during the term of this Agreement.
F. Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to procure or maintain required insurance
shall constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate
this Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this
Agreement shall allow City, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured
retention (“SIR”) and/or deductible of the policy in lieu of the Consultant (as the
named insured) should Consultant fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements.
The amount of the SIR or deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City
Attorney and the Finance Director. Consultant understands and agrees that
satisfaction of this requirement is an express condition precedent to the
effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by Consultant as primary insured to pay its
SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement. Should City pay
the SIR or deductible on Consultant’s behalf upon the Consultant’s failure or
refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional
insured under the policy, City may include such amounts as damages in any
action against Consultant for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other
damages incurred by City due to the breach.
USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’s prior written approval
to use any sub-consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must include approval of the proposed consultant and the terms of
compensation.
FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the
CONSULTANT of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and
be a release of the CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the
CONSULTANT for anything done, furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT’S work or
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services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of the CITY’S check or
the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten (10) calendar days
of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by the CITY shall not
constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of the
CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and
competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such
approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability
by the CITY for any defect or error in the work prepared by the Consultant, its
employees, sub-consultants and agents.
CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the
CONSULTANT shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed
during the City’s review of the Consultant’s report or plans. Should the Consultant fail
to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be
made by the CITY, and the cost thereof shall be charged to the CONSULTANT. In
addition to all other available remedies, the City may deduct the cost of such
correction from any retention amount held by the City or may withhold payment
otherwise owed CONSULTANT under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of
correction.
NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONSULTANT by CITY for
services preformed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget
and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not
appropriate sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT’S services beyond the
current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover payment for CONSULTANT’S services
only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY appropriates sufficient funds
and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.
NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made
when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
ATTN:
ATTN:
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been
received by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid and properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will
be deemed given at the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the
names or addresses of persons to whom notices are to be given by giving notice in
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the manner prescribed in this paragraph. Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via
electronic mail, provided that the original notice is deposited in the U.S. mail or
personally delivered as specified in this Section.
A. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor
retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’s bona fide
employee, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that
it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than
CONSULTANT’s bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage,
brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the
award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this
warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
B. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the
benefit of any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of
any of CONSULTANT’s or CITY’s obligations under this Agreement.
C. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any
action involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
D. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
E. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently
review this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be
construed simply, as a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not
be interpreted strictly for or against either Party.
F. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may
be modified by written amendment with signatures of all parties to this
Agreement. CITY’s city manager, or designee, may execute any such
amendment on behalf of CITY.
ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Contract, agreements ancillary to this Contract, and related documents to be
entered into in connection with this Contract will be considered signed when the
signature of a party is delivered by facsimile transmission or scanned and delivered
via electronic mail. Such facsimile or electronic mail copies will be treated in all
respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire,
flood, explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the
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natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the
Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be
provided.
ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his
or its own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with
the negotiation, drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out
of or connected therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any
party hereto to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be
entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to all other relief to which
that party or those parties may be entitled.
STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents
that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and
capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT
represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience, service
experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in dealing
with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all suggest
that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a
demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public
agency.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. It is understood and agreed that the City shall own all
documents and other work product of the Consultant, except the Consultant’s notes
and workpapers, which pertain to the work performed under this Agreement. The
City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion and without further
compensation to the Consultant, but any re-use of such documents by the City on
any other project without prior written consent of the Consultant shall be at the sole
risk of the City.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (City and Consultant initials required at one of the following
paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, City and Consultant hereby
acknowledge that Consultant is a “consultant” for the purposes of the California Political
Reform Act because Consultant’s duties would require him or her to make one or more
of the governmental decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation
18700.3(a) or otherwise serves in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be
required were Consultant employed by the City. Consultant hereby acknowledges his
or her assuming-office, annual, and leaving-office financial reporting obligations under
the California Political Reform Act and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to
comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior to consultant commencing
services hereunder, the City’s Manager shall prepare and deliver to consultant a
memorandum detailing the extent of Consultant’s disclosure obligations in accordance
with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
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City Initials
Consultant Initials
OR
By their initials next to this paragraph, City and Consultant hereby acknowledge that
Consultant is not a “consultant” for the purpose of the California Political Reform Act
because Consultant’s duties and responsibilities are not within the scope of the definition
of consultant in Fair Political Practice Commission Regulation 18700.3(a) and is otherwise
not serving in staff capacity in accordance with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
City Initials
Consultant Initials
COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY. All CONSULTANT’S employees,
agents, officers and subcontractors who will be physically present in the City and
have contact with City officials and employees or with the public shall be fully
vaccinated from COVID-19. CONSULTANT agrees to certify in writing to CITY that it
complies with the foregoing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year
first hereinabove written.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONSULTANT
[MAYOR/CITY MANAGER] By: NAME/TITLE
ATTEST:
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Taxpayer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
7.2 Required Forms
7.2.1 Certification of Proposal
RFP #:
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and agrees to be bound by the terms and
conditions of this Request for Proposal (RFP).
1. Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or
employee of the City has been or shall be compensated, directly or indirectly, in
connection with this proposal or any work connected with this proposal. Should
any agreement be approved in connection with this Request for Proposal,
Proposer declares and warrants that no elected or appointed official, officer or
employee of the City, during the term of his/her service with the City shall have
any direct interest in that agreement, or obtain any present, anticipated or future
material benefit arising therefrom.
2. By submitting the response to this request, Proposer agrees, if selected to furnish
services to the City in accordance with this RFP.
3. Proposer has carefully reviewed its proposal and understands and agrees that the
City is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the Proposer and
that the Proposer is responsible for them.
4. It is understood and agreed that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any
or all proposals and to waive any informality or irregularity in any proposal received
by the City.
5. The proposal response includes all of the commentary, figures and data required
by the Request for Proposal
6. The proposal shall be valid for 90 days from the date of submittal.
7. Proposer acknowledges that the City may issue addendums related to this RFP
and that the proposer has reviewed the following addendums which have been
issued:
Addendum:
Addendum:
Addendum:
Addendum:
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8. Proposer further acknowledges the provisions of any addendums issued have
been incorporated into their proposal.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.2 Non-Collusion Affidavit
RFP #:
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. This proposal is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person,
partnership, company, association, organization or corporation.
2. This proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham.
3. I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Proposer to put in a
false or sham proposal and I have not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired,
connived, or agreed with any other Proposer or anyone else to put in a sham
proposal or to refrain from submitting to this RFP.
4. I have not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement,
communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price or to fix any
overhead, profit or cost element of the proposal price or to secure any advantage
against the City of Hermosa Beach or of anyone interested in the proposed
contract.
5. All statements contained in the Proposal and related documents are true.
6. I have not directly or indirectly submitted the proposal price or any breakdown
thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto,
or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any person, corporation, partnership,
company, association, organization, RFP depository, or to any member or agent
thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
7. I have not entered into any arrangement or agreement with any City of Hermosa
Beach public officer in connection with this proposal.
8. I understand collusive bidding is a violation of State and Federal law and can result
in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.3 Compliance with Insurance Requirements
RFP #:
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with the City s insurance
requirements contained within this RFP.
The undersigned declares states and certifies that:
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the insurance requirements
as specified in the Request for Proposal.
2. If selected, proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as
contained therein.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.4 Acknowledgement of Professional Services Agreement
RFP #:
The selected consultant will be expected to comply with and sign the City s Professional
Services Agreement. Proposers should identify and/or indicate any exceptions to the
Sample Professional Services Agreement included in Section 6.2. The City Attorney or their
designee retains the discretion to accept or reject proposed exceptions or modifications
to the City s Professional Services Agreement.
1. Proposer agrees, acknowledges and is fully aware of the conditions specified in
the City’s Sample Professional Services Agreement.
2. Proposer agrees to accept all conditions and requirements as contained therein
with exceptions noted as follows:
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Printed Name and Title:
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7.2.5 COVID Vaccination Certification
04.06.23
Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RE: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for City of Hermosa Beach Consultants
Dear Ms. Lowenthal:
Per this letter, SIREN Creative, LLC certifies that all of its officers, agents, employees, subcontrac-
tors, representatives and volunteers servicing the City of Hermosa Beach on-site within the City
pursuant to the RFP 23-004 dated 04.06.23, are or will be fully vaccinated or covered by an ap-
proved medical or religious exemption prior to the implementation of the scope of work located
within the above referenced agreement.
Respectfully,
Kate Harris
Co-Founder, Creative Director
415.596.3005 / 640 Davis Street, #51 San Francisco, CA 94111 / SirenSF.com
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54COMMERCE VENTURES | BRAND EXPLORATORY | CONFIDENTIAL
SIREN
kate@sirensf.com
1 (415) 596–3005
640 Davis Street, No. 51
San Francisco, CA 94111
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SIREN Cost Proposal
Hours
Per Task
Blended
Hourly Rate
Total
Cost
Key
Personnel
DISCOVERY PHASE
Project Blueprint 17 $200 $3,400 CD, AD, DD,
Copy, EMS
● Preparation and scheduling (6 hours)
● Meeting (7.5 hours)
● Post summary/notes (3.5 hours)
Qualitative & Quantitative Research 41 $150 $6,150 EMS
● Stakeholder & Resource Outreach:
○ Preparation and scheduling (15 hours)
○ Interviews - up to 10 (10 hours)
○ Synthesizing interview data (10 hours)
● "Competitive" review (6 hours)
STRATEGY PHASE
Overarching Structure & Theme 20 $200 $4,000 CD, AD,
EMS
Campaign Planning (up to 2 rounds) 178 $200 $35,600 CD, AD,
EMS
● Identify content and distribution channels (18 hours)
● 12-month editorial calendar structure and planned deliverables (60 hours)
● Youth series structure and planned deliverables (60 hours)
● Speaker series structure and planned deliverables (40 hours)
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Asset Build-out (up to 3 rounds) 400 $225 $90,000 CD, AD, DD,
Copy, EMS
Concepting, copywriting, design, proofing, and presentations of:
● Print materials (e.g., brochure, flyers, posters, activity page) (150 hours)
● Social posts and platform versioning - includes animations (40 hours)
● Website landing page - includes animations (45 hours)
● E-newsletter (20 hours)
● Out-of-home (e.g., banner/billboard) (25 hours)
● Hard materials (e.g., kit, “swag”) (35 hours)
● Video script/storyboard/production (65 hours)
● Public Service Announcement (20 hours)
Stakeholder Presentations 9 $200 $1,800 CD, EMS
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● Preparation and scheduling (3 hours)
● Informative and training presentations - up to 3 (6 hours)
Report Build-out (up to 1 round) 50 $225 $11,250 CD, AD, DD,
Copy, EMS
● Copywriting, design, and proofing (50 hours)
UMBRELLA BUDGET BUCKET
Project Management 8 hours/
month
$200 $12,800 AD
Travel Not to
exceed
$5,000
Print Production Not to
exceed
$10,000
GRAND TOTAL 779 Not to
exceed
$180,000
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CREATE A RESIDENT AND BUSINESS MITIGATION
EDUCATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND SIREN CREATIVE LLC (DBA
SIREN SF)
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 25 day of April, 2023, by and between the City of
Hermosa Beach, a general law city a municipal corporation (“CITY”) and SIREN CREATIVE LLC
(DBA SIREN SF), a limited liability company (“CONSULTANT”).
R E C I T A L S
A. The CITY desires to create a Resident and Business Mitigation Education Program.
B. The CITY does not have the personnel able and/or available to perform the
services required under this agreement and therefore, the CITY desires to contract
for consulting services to accomplish this work.
C. The CONSULTANT warrants to the CITY that it has the qualifications, experience
and facilities to perform properly and timely the services under this Agreement.
D. The CITY desires to contract with the CONSULTANT to perform the services as
described in Exhibit A of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the foregoing recitals, the CITY and the CONSULTANT agree as
follows:
CONSIDERATION AND COMPENSATION. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to
perform the work listed in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, attached as Exhibit A.
As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by the terms and
conditions contained in this Agreement.
As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a total amount not to exceed
$180,000, for CONSULTANT’s services, unless otherwise specified by written amendment to this
Agreement.
No additional compensation shall be paid for any other expenses incurred, unless first
approved by the City Manager or her designee.
CONSULTANT shall submit to CITY, by not later than the 10th day of each month, its invoice for
services itemizing the fees and costs incurred during the previous month. CITY shall pay
CONSULTANT all uncontested amounts set forth in CONSULTANT’S invoice within 30 days after
it is received.
SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT will perform the services and activities set forth in the
SCOPE OF SERVICE attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by CITY, CONSULTANT will, in a
professional manner, furnish all of the labor, technical, administrative, professional and other
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personnel, all supplies and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office
space, and facilities necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide the
professional services required of CONSULTANT by this Agreement.
PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement, CON SULTANT must
submit an invoice to CITY which lists the reimbursable costs, the specific tasks performed, and,
for work that includes deliverables, the percentage of the task completed during the billing
period in accordance with the schedule of compensation incorporated in “Exhibit B”.
TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The services of the CONSULTANT are to commence upon receipt of
a notice to proceed from the CITY and shall continue until all authorized work is completed to
the CITY’S reasonable satisfaction, in accordance with the schedule incorporated in “Exhibit
A,” unless extended in writing by the CITY.
FAMILIARITY WITH WORK. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that
CONSULTANT has (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed; (b) carefully considered how the services should be performed; and (c)
understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the services
under this Agreement.
KEY PERSONNEL. CONSULTANT’S key person assigned to perform work under this Agreement
is Anneliese Hammer. CONSULTANT shall not assign another person to be in charge of the work
contemplated by this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the City.
TERM OF AGREEMENT. The term of this Agreement shall commence upon execution by both
parties and shall expire on April 25, 2024, unless earlier termination occurs under Section 11 of
this Agreement, or this Agreement is extended in writing in advance by both parties.
CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of this
Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract sum and
the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be authorized in writing,
executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY resulting from changes in the
services will be determined in accordance with the written agreement between the parties.
TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a Taxpayer
Identification Number.
PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT will obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement all necessary permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in
connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
TERMINATION. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause. Notice of termination shall be in writing.
CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement. Notice will be in writing at least 30 days before
the effective termination date.
In the event of such termination, the CONSULTANT shall cease services as of the date of
termination, and all finished or unfinished documents, data, drawings, maps, and other
materials prepared by CONSULTANT shall, at CITY’s option, become CITY’s property, and
CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily
completed up to the effective date of notice of termination.
Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may procure on its own
terms services similar to those terminated.
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INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability,
loss, damage, expense, and cost (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees,
expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in
connection with CONSULTANT'S performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with
any of its obligations contained in this AGREEMENT, regardless of CITY’S passive negligence,
but excepting such loss or damage which is caused by the sole active negligence or willful
misconduct of the CITY. Should CITY in its sole discretion find CONSULTANT’S legal counsel
unacceptable, then CONSULTANT shall reimburse the CITY its costs of defense, including
without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of
litigation. The CONSULTANT shall promptly pay any final judgment rendered against the CITY
(and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers) covered by this indemnity obligation. It
is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to be as broad
and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and will survive termination
of this Agreement.
The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by
CONSULTANT as required by Section 17, and any approval of said insurance by CITY, are no t
intended to and will not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise
assumed by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to the
provisions concerning indemnification.
ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT’S professional services. CONSULTANT’S
attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without CITY’S written approval
are prohibited and will be null and void.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that CONSULTANT will act as an
independent contractor and will have control of all work and the manner in which it is
performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for similar service to be performed for other
employers while under contract with CITY. CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY
and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY
provides for its employees. Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the
right to direct CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of
control over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT agrees that CITY, or designee, has the right to review,
obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. CONSULTANT
agrees to provide CITY, or designee, with any relevant information requested and will permit
CITY, or designee, access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business
hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books,
records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation
for the purpose of determining compliance with this Agreement. CONSULTANT further agrees
to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under this
Agreement.
CONSULTANT will keep all books, records, accounts and documents pertaining to this
Agreement separate from other activities unrelated to this Agreement.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES. CONSULTANT will promptly implement any corrective measures
required by CITY regarding the requirements and obligations of this Agreement. CONSULTANT
will be given a reasonable amount of time as determined by the CITY to implement said
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corrective measures. Failure of CONSULTANT to implement required corrective measures shall
result in immediate termination of this Agreement.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
A. The CONSULTANT, at the CONSULTANT’S own cost and expense, shall procure and
maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies:
1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law. The CONSULTANT shall require
all subconsultants similarly to provide such compensation insurance for their respective
employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers’ Compensation
policies must be received by the CITY at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The
insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, agents,
employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the CONSULTANT
for CITY.
2. General Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per
occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If a commercial
general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed
under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit.
3. Automobile Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain automobile liability
insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the
CONSULTANT arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this
Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles, in an
amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each
occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall maintain professional errors and
omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors,
or omissions which may arise from the CONSULTANT’S operations under this Agreement,
whether such operations be by the CONSULTANT or by its employees, subcontractors,
or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars
($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit-per-
occurrence basis. When coverage is provided on a “claims made basis,” CONSULTANT
will continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this Agreement
expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same coverage and limits as the
policy that was in effect during the term of this Agreement and will cover CONSULTANT
for all claims made by CITY arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its
officers, employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
B. Endorsements. Each general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability
insurance policy shall be issued by a financially responsible insurance company or
companies admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California, or which is
approved in writing by CITY, and shall be endorsed as follows. CONSULTANT also agrees to
require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
1. “The CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers
are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work
performed by or on behalf of the CONSULTANT, including materials, parts, or equipment
furnished in connection with such work or operations.”
2. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the CITY, its elected or
appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance
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maintained by the CITY, including any self-insured retention the CITY may have, shall
be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with this policy.
3. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate
policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the
insuring company.
4. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against the CITY, its elected or appointed
officers, officials, employees, or agents.
5. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the CITY, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents, or
volunteers.
6. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or
reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been
received by the CITY.
C. CONSULTANT agrees to provide immediate notice to CITY of any claim or loss against
CONSULTANT arising out of the work performed under this agreement. CITY assumes no
obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the
handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve CITY.
D. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY.
At the CITY’S option, the CONSULTANT shall demonstrate financial capability for payment
of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
E. The CONSULTANT shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to the
CITY as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance
shall be filed with the CITY on or before commencement of performance of this
Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the CITY at all times
during the term of this Agreement.
F. Failure on the part of the CONSULTANT to procure or maintain required insurance shall
constitute a material breach of contract under which the CITY may terminate this
Agreement pursuant to Section 11 above.
G. The commercial general and automobile liability policies required by this Agreement shall
allow CITY, as additional insured, to satisfy the self-insured retention (“SIR”) and/or
deductible of the policy in lieu of the CONSULTANT (as the named insured) should
CONSULTANT fail to pay the SIR or deductible requirements. The amount of the SIR or
deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Finance Director.
CONSULTANT understands and agrees that satisfaction of this requirement is an express
condition precedent to the effectiveness of this Agreement. Failure by CONSULTANT as
primary insured to pay its SIR or deductible constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.
Should CITY pay the SIR or deductible on CONSULTANT’S behalf upon the CONSULTANT’S
failure or refusal to do so in order to secure defense and indemnification as an additional
insured under the policy, CITY may include such amounts as damages in any action
against CONSULTANT for breach of this Agreement in addition to any other damages
incurred by CITY due to the breach.
USE OF OTHER CONSULTANTS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY’S prior written approval to use
any sub-consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such approval must
include approval of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
FINAL PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE CONSTITUTES RELEASE. The acceptance by the CONSULTANT
of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of the
CITY from all claims and liabilities for compensation to the CONSULTANT for anything done,
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furnished or relating to the CONSULTANT’S work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be
any negotiation of the CITY’S check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim
within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by
the CITY shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of the
CONSULTANT, its employees, sub-consultants and agents for the accuracy and competency
of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be
deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility or liability by the CITY for any defect or
error in the work prepared by the CONSULTANT, its employees, subconsultants and agents.
CORRECTIONS. In addition to the above indemnification obligations, the CONSULTANT shall
correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during the CITY’S review
of the CONSULTANT’S report or plans. Should the Consultant fail to make such correction in a
reasonably timely manner, such correction shall be made by the CITY, and the cost thereof
shall be charged to the CONSULTANT. In addition to all other available remedies, the CITY may
deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by the CITY or may
withhold payment otherwise owed CONSULTANT under this Agreement up to the amount of
the cost of correction.
NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments to be made to CONSULTANT by CITY for services
performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an
available, unexhausted fund. In the event that CITY does not appropriate sufficient funds for
payment of CONSULTANT’S services beyond the current fiscal year, the Agreement shall cover
payment for CONSULTANT’S services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which CITY
appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal
year.
NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed made when
received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
CITY CONSULTANT
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
ATTN: Israel Estrada
Emergency Management
Coordinator
SIREN Creative LLC
(DBA Siren SF)
3323 West Laurelhurst Drive, NE
Seattle, WA 98105
ATTN: Kate Harris
Co-Founder and Creative
Director
Any such written communications by mail will be conclusively deemed to have been received
by the addressee upon deposit thereof in the United States Mail, postage prepaid and
properly addressed as noted above. In all other instances, notices will be deemed given at
the time of actual delivery. Changes may be made in the names or addresses of persons to
whom notices are to be given by giving notice in the manner prescribed in this paragraph.
Courtesy copies of notices may be sent via electronic mail, provided that the original notice
is deposited in the U.S. mail or personally delivered as specified in this Section.
A. SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained
any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’S bona fide employee, to solicit or
secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed
to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT’S bona fide employee, any fee,
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commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT breach or
violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this Agreement without liability.
B. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is generally for the
exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of any other party.
There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of CONSULTANT’S or CITY’S
obligations under this Agreement.
C. INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this
agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
D. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written.
E. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review this
Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as a
whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or
against either Party.
F. AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary action
has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement
and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be modified by
written amendment with signatures of all parties to this Agreement. CITY’S city manager,
or designee, may execute any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this
Agreement, agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related documents to be entered
into in connection with this Agreement will be considered signed when the signature of a
party is delivered by facsimile transmission or scanned and delivered via electronic mail. Such
facsimile or electronic mail copies will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as
an original signature.
FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be impossible due to fire, flood,
explosion, war, embargo, government action, civil or military authority, the natural elements,
or other similar causes beyond the Parties’ control, then the Agreement will immediately
terminate without obligation of either party to the other.
TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence to comply with dates and schedules to be
provided.
ATTORNEY’S FEES. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that each will bear his or its
own costs, expenses and attorneys' fees arising out of and/or connected with the negotiation,
drafting and execution of the Agreement, and all matters arising out of or connected
therewith except that, in the event any action is brought by any party hereto to enforce this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees
and costs in addition to all other relief to which that party or those parties may be entitled.
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STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents that it has
demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness and capacity to perform the
Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY. CONSULTANT represents that its financial
resources, surety and insurance experience, service experience, completion ability,
personnel, current workload, experience in dealing with private consultants, and experience
in dealing with public agencies all suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the
proposed contract and has a demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and
to satisfy a public agency.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. It is understood and agreed that the CITY shall own all
documents and other work product of the CONSULTANT, except the CONSULTANT’S notes
and workpapers, which pertain to the work performed under this Agreement. The CITY shall
have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion and without further compensation to
the CONSULTANT, but any re-use of such documents by the CITY on any other project without
prior written consent of the CONSULTANT shall be at the sole risk of the CITY.
DISCLOSURE REQUIRED. (CITY and CONSULTANT initials required at one of the following
paragraphs)
By their respective initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge
that CONSULTANT is a “consultant” for the purposes of the California Political Reform Act because
CONSULTANT’S duties would require him or her to make one or more of the governmental
decisions set forth in Fair Political Practices Commission Regulation 18700.3(a) or otherwise serves
in a staff capacity for which disclosure would otherwise be required were CONSULTANT employed
by the CITY. CONSULTANT hereby acknowledges his or her assuming-office, annual, and leaving-
office financial reporting obligations under the California Political Reform Act and the City’s
Conflict of Interest Code and agrees to comply with those obligations at his or her expense. Prior
to consultant commencing services hereunder, the City’s Manager shall prepare and deliver to
consultant a memorandum detailing the extent of CONSULTANT’S disclosure obligations in
accordance with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
CITY Initials ______
CONSULTANT Initials ______
OR
By their initials next to this paragraph, CITY and CONSULTANT hereby acknowledge that
CONSULTANT is not a “consultant” for the purpose of the California Political Reform Act because
Consultant’s duties and responsibilities are not within the scope of the definition of consultant in
Fair Political Practice Commission Regulation 18700.3(a) and is otherwise not serving in staff
capacity in accordance with the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.
CITY Initials ______
CONSULTANT Initials ______
COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY. All CONSULTANT’S employees, agents,
officers and subcontractors who will be physically present in the City and have contact with
City officials and employees or with the public shall be fully vaccinated from COVID-
19. CONSULTANT agrees to certify in writing to CITY that it complies with the foregoing.
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REQUIREMENTS:
A. Suspension and Debarment of Contractors;
B. FEMA and CalOES are not parties to the contract and not subject to obligations or
liabilities.
C. The Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. CHAP. 39 applies to its actions;
D. FEMA will fund the contract and that FEMA and CalOES have the right to review the
contractors records; and
E. The Contractor will comply with Federal law, regulation, Executive Orders, and FEMA
policies, procedures, and directives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day and year first
hereinabove written.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONSULTANT
Raymond Jackson, Mayor By: Kate Harris, Co-Founder and Creative
Director
ATTEST:
46-3709298
Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Employer ID No.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Scope of Work
The Scope of Work shall include, but not be limited to the following tasks.
Consultant will develop a Hermosa Beach branded comprehensive community education
campaign to educate the community about hazards identified in the local hazard mitigation
plan that may impact the community and how both residents and businesses can implement
mitigation strategies to prevent injury and death as a result of the exposure to the disaster.
Task 1 – Resident Emergency Preparedness Campaign
a. Develop a whole community emergency preparedness education campaign including
mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery techniques that can be presented at
public meetings of governing bodies, volunteer group meetings such as Neighborhood
Watch and Community Emergency Response Team, and to various community
organizations encouraging residents to implement self-preparedness in order to increase
community resiliency.
b. Develop a branded 12-month editorial calendar with content that includes, but is not
limited to, social media, banners, website, flyers, brochures, activity pages, and materials
such as emergency kits, flashlights, earthquake straps, etcetera to be reinforced with a
speaker series.
c. Develop a children’s series that includes a presentation to the Hermosa Beach City School
District, activity pages, social media, e-newsletter and website content that may be used
by the Hermosa Beach City School District.
All task deliverables shall follow the City’s Branding and Style Guidelines and shall include: social
media posts and graphics for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; website content; brochures
(printable and downloadable); children’s activity pages; video shorts; and public service
announcements. Content must adhere to relevant Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and
be accessible to all members of the community.
Task 2- Business Community Emergency Preparedness Campaign
a. Develop a comprehensive business community emergency preparedness education
campaign including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery techniques that
focus on business capabilities to mitigate disaster impacts and enhance business recovery
including step-by-step materials that businesses could use to implement the full program.
b. Develop a speaker series partnering with local community stakeholders to reinforce
concepts including workshops where attendees (both residents and businesses) leave with
completed components of the campaign.
Present information i.e. marketing collateral materials, websites, links, etcetera to
attendees at the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meetings.
All task deliverables shall follow the City’s Branding and Style Guidelines and shall include: social
media posts and graphics for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; website content; brochures
(printable and downloadable); scripts; video shorts; and Public Service Announcements. Content
must adhere to relevant Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and be accessible to all
members of the community.
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Task 3- Report
Provide a report that includes all branded aspects of the education program for residents,
businesses, and children to the City in a format that can be downloaded and easily shared with
the community. Materials should be editable so that they can easily be updated with any
changes in information.
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Exhibit B
Fee Schedule
Hours
Per
Task
Blende
d Hourly
Rate
Total
Cost
Key
Personnel
DISCOVERY PHASE
Project Blueprint 17 $200 $3,400 CD, AD,
DD, Copy,
EMS
Preparation and scheduling (6 hours)
Meeting (7.5 hours)
Post summary/notes (3.5 hours)
Qualitative & Quantitative
Research
41 $150 $6,150 EMS
Stakeholder & Resource Outreach:
Preparation and scheduling (15 hours)
Interviews - up to 10 (10 hours)
Synthesizing interview data (10 hours)
"Competitive" review (6 hours)
STRATEGY PHASE
Overarching Structure & Theme 20 $200 $4,000 CD,
AD,
EMS
Campaign Planning (up to 2
rounds)
178 $200 $35,600 CD,
AD,
EMS
Identify content and distribution channels (18 hours)
12-month editorial calendar structure and planned deliverables (60 hours)
Youth series structure and planned deliverables (60 hours)
Speaker series structure and planned deliverables (40 hours)
IMPLEMENTATION PHASE
Asset Build-out (up to 3 rounds) 400 $225 $90,000 CD, AD,
DD, Copy,
EMS
Concepting, copywriting, design, proofing, and presentations of:
Print materials (e.g., brochure, flyers, posters, activity page) (150 hours)
Social posts and platform versioning - includes animations (40 hours)
Website landing page - includes animations (45 hours)
E-newsletter (20 hours)
Out-of-home (e.g., banner/billboard) (25 hours)
Hard materials (e.g., kit, “swag”) (35 hours)
Video script/storyboard/production (65 hours)
Public Service Announcement (20 hours)
Stakeholder Presentations 9 $200 $1,800 CD, EMS
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Preparation and scheduling (3 hours)
Informative and training presentations - up to 3 (6 hours)
Report Build-out (up to 1 round) 50 $225 $11,250 CD, AD,
DD, Copy,
EMS
Copywriting, design, and proofing (50 hours)
UMBRELLA BUDGET BUCKET
Project Management 8 hrs/
month
$200 $12,800 AD
Travel Not to
exceed
$5,000
Print Production Not to
exceed
$10,000
GRAND TOTAL 779 Not to
exceed
$180,000
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Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0209
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP 195 CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND
CIP 760 TREE WELL GRATES
TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC.
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
1.Award a construction contract for sidewalk,curb ramps,ADA improvements,and tree well
grates to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $194,031 (Attachment 4);
2.Appropriate additional funds from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $45,580 to
CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements;
3.Authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency amount of $40,000
and approve contract change orders up to the amount of the approved contract contingency;
4.Adopt the attached resolution entitled "A Resolution of The City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach Approving the Construction of CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements &CIP 760 Tree
Well Grates Pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and Establishing a Project Payment
Account”(Attachment 3);
5.Authorize the Mayor to execute the construction contract and the City Clerk to attest,subject
to approval by the City Attorney; and
6.Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Completion following final completion
of the project.
Executive Summary:
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)Projects 195 City Sidewalk Improvements and 760 Tree Well
Grates provide sidewalk rehabilitation improvements to meet the American with Disability Act (ADA)
standards and tree well grate installation at various locations as shown on the map provided as
Attachment 5.Staff received construction bids for the combined projects and recommends City
Council award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder,Gentry
General Engineering, Inc.
Due to recent increases in actual construction costs,staff also recommends appropriation of
additional funds from the Capital Improvement Fund to cover the low bid amount of $194,031 and the
requested $40,000 construction contingency to cover any unforeseen conditions.The cost increase
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requested $40,000 construction contingency to cover any unforeseen conditions.The cost increase
was primarily a result of higher than anticipated costs for metal tree grates,which are being added
along Hermosa Avenue between 10th Street and 14th Street to reduce trip hazards along the
sidewalk.
Background:
The FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program includes CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements and
CIP 760 Tree Well Grates which have been combined into a single construction project.The scope of
work includes,but is not limited to,removing and replacing sidewalk,removing non-ADA compliant
curb ramps and replacing with ADA compliant curb ramps,sidewalk grinding,tree replacement,and
installation of tree well grates on Hermosa Avenue between 10th Street and 14th Street,where no
grates are provided today,to reduce potential trip hazards along the sidewalk.As part of this project,
the City would modify 21 metal tree grates that were previously purchased by the City and have been
in storage,and purchase an additional 12 new matching grates so that that all tree wells along this
segment of Hermosa Avenue are consistent.The design for this project was prepared in-house by
City staff thereby saving approximately $50,000 in design fees and allowing those funds to be utilized
for construction.However,staff did need to retain the professional services of a qualified arborist and
biologist to assess the conditions and habitat of the existing trees along Valley Drive prior to their
removal.Sidewalks for this project were selected based on the City’s sidewalk condition rating report
and public requests.
Analysis:
On March 9,2023,the City advertised the combined project for formal competitive bid in the local
newspaper and on Planet Bids,the City’s electronic bidding platform.On March 30,2023,the City
received three bids,which were opened and read aloud by the City Clerk (Attachment 1).The bid
results are summarized below.
Bidders Amount
Gentry General Engineering, Inc.$194,031.00
Addison-Miller Inc.$243,030.00
CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc.$348,406.60
Staff reviewed the bid documents and found the low bidder,Gentry General Engineering,Inc.
(Gentry),to be a responsible and responsive bidder.The unit pricing for the low bid was generally
consistent with the engineer’s estimate with the exception of the modification,and purchase of new
metal grates which was higher than anticipated,but not unreasonable in comparison to other unit
pricing received in the other bids.Staff recommends proceeding with the installation of the tree
grates so that they can be removed from storage in the City Yard and utilized along Hermosa Avenue
to enhance safety.
Staff confirmed Gentry’s contractor license is active and in good standing with the Contractor’s State
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Staff confirmed Gentry’s contractor license is active and in good standing with the Contractor’s State
License Board.Staff contacted references and confirmed competency through completion of recent
projects of similar type of work within the past five years.
Gentry completed sidewalk construction projects for the City of El Monte,City of Rancho
Cucamonga,City of El Segundo,and City of Torrance in 2022.The referenced cities reported highly
satisfactory work and willingness to work with Gentry again.Gentry has also performed prior work in
the City of Hermosa Beach in 2019 for 8th Street Improvements and is currently constructing ADA
access ramps as part of the combined CIP 601,606,and 698 project where their work has been very
satisfactory.Overall,staff finds the low bidder to be a qualified contractor to complete the proposed
work for the project and recommends City Council award the construction contract (Attachment 4)to
Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
If approved,staff would provide construction management and inspections services for the project
due to the limited scope of work.Staff anticipates construction to start as soon as May 2023,with an
anticipated completion date in June 2023.
ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Consistency
The project is consistent with the goals of the adopted 2022 ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
as it advances the construction of improvements that remove physical barriers and facilitate access
for all individuals.
Environmental Analysis
The Project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).The proposed work is a minor alteration of existing
public structures or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use.No exceptions to the
CEQA exemption apply.
General Plan Consistency:
The report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with PLAN
Hermosa, the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Mobility Element
Goal 3.Public rights-of-way supporting a multimodal and people-oriented transportation system
that provides diversity and flexibility on how users choose to be mobile.
Policies:
·3.1 Enhance public rights-of-way.Where right-of-way clearance allows,enhance public right
of ways to improve connectivity for pedestrians,bicyclists,disabled persons,and public transit
stops.
·3.2 Complete pedestrian network.Prioritize investment in designated priority sidewalks to
ensure a complete network of sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly amenities that enhances
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ensure a complete network of sidewalks and pedestrian-friendly amenities that enhances
pedestrian safety, access opportunities and connectivity to destinations.
·3.10 Require ADA standards.Require that all public rights-of-way be designed per
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)standards by incorporating crosswalks,curb ramps,
pedestrian signals, and other components to provide ease of access for disabled persons.
Infrastructure Element
Goal 2.Roadway infrastructure maintenance supports convenient,attractive,and complete
streets and associated amenities.
Policy:
·2.4 Sidewalk Improvements.Consider innovative funding strategies,such as cost-sharing,
ADA accessibility grants,or sidewalk dedications,to improve the overall condition,safety,and
accessibility of sidewalks.
Fiscal Impact:
CIP 195 City Sidewalk Improvements and CIP 760 Tree Well Grates are funded through the Capital
Improvement Fund,State Gas Tax Fund,Measure R Fund,and Measure M Fund with a combined
appropriation of $188,451. The low bidder, Gentry General Engineering, Inc.’s bid is $194,031.00.
Staff recommends appropriating additional funds from the Capital Improvement Fund in the amount
of $45,580 to CIP 195 to cover the base contract plus approximately 20 percent contingency of
$40,000.The contingency,which is primarily intended to cover unknowns during construction,would
also be used to construct additional sidewalk or perform additional sidewalk grinding.The additional
work would be subject to available contingency following completion of the base contract scope of
work.
Agreement Request
Request Amount FY 2022-2023 Budget Dept. Account #Total Contract Amount
$194,031 115-8195-4201, 147-8195-4201, 148 -
8195-4201,301-8760-4201
$194,031
Attachments:
1. Bid Opening Log
2. Gentry General Engineering, Inc. Bid Documents
3. Draft Resolution
4. Gentry General Engineering, Inc. Contract Agreement
5. Map of Sidewalk Removal and Construction in the City
Respectfully Submitted by: German Alvarez, Assistant Engineer
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Concur: Stephanie Holst, Senior Engineer
Concur: Lucho Rodriguez, City Engineer
Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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IV. BID DOCUMENTS
A.PROPOSAL
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACTOR: Date: ___________________
TO: City of Hermosa Beach
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council City Hall
Hermosa Beach, California, 90254
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned declares that he/she has carefully examined the location of the proposed work and that
they have examined the Plans and Specifications, has read the Contract Documents, and hereby agrees
to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and services to do all work required for:
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
In accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by the Engineer, in accordance with the
Special Provisions, the Contract Documents, and in accordance with the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction 2021, Unified Building Code for Construction (current edition) (except
Sections 1-9), and the requirements of the Engineer under said documents, for the prices shown herein.
The Contractor also certifies that he/she is registered with the Department of Industrial
Relations.
All work shall be completed within (25) working days from the date the notice to proceed is issued
by the Engineer.
Contractor Signature PWCR Registration Number
Gentry General Engineering, Inc March 27, 2023
1000024189
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B.BIDDING SCHEDULE
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Item
No.
Estimated
Quantity
Unit Description of Work Payment
Reference
Unit
Price Total
1 1 LS
MOBILIZATION AND
DEMOBILIZATION (5%
MAXIMUM)
7-3.4
------- $
2 1 LS TRAFFIC CONTROL
601-3.5.2
601-3.6.1
601-7
------- $
3 260 SF REMOVE PAVEMENT
MARKINGS
314-2.3 $ $
4 260 SF INSTALL CROSSWALK AND
STOP BAR
314-4.4.6 $ $
5 2174 SF
REMOVE EXISTING
SIDEWALK (OUTSIDE OF
CURB RAMP AREA)
303-5.9
$ $
6 2114 SF
CONSTRUCT PCC SIDEWALK
(OUTSIDE OF CURB RAMP
AREA)
303-5.9
$ $
7 2 EA REMOVE EXISTING CURB
RAMP
303-5.9 $ $
8 1 EA
CONSTRUCT ADA-
COMPLIANT PCC CURB
RAMP PER SPPWC STD. PLAN
111-5, CASE C
303-5.9
$ $
9 1 EA
CONSTRUCT ADA-
COMPLIANT PCC CURB
RAMP PER SPPWC STD. PLAN
111-5, CASE D, TYPE 2
303-5.9
$ $
10 1 EA
REMOVE, PROTECT, AND
REINSTALL SIGN POST AND
SIGNS
400-5
$ $
11 113 LF
GRIND EXISTING
SIDEWALK, CURB, OR
DRIVEWAY
303-9.2
$ $
12 200 SF REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF
BRICK
401-3.4 $ $
13 100 SF REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF
PARKWAY CONCRETE
401-3.4 $ $
14 6 EA REMOVE TREE 401-8 $ $
15 1 EA FURNISH AND INSTALL
TREE,
801-4.5 $ $
3,800.00
20,900.00
10.50 2,730.00
11.35 2,951.00
9.00 19,566.00
11.00 23,254.00
2,250.00 4,500.00
8,200.00 8,200.00
7,200.00 7,200.00
579.00 579.00
31.00 3,503.00
16.00 3,200.00
16.00 1,600.00
1,650.00 9,900.00
1,150.00 1,150.00
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(Total Bid in Figures) ______
(Total Bid in Words)
Contractor Name: ______
In case of any discrepancy between the words and the figures, the words shall prevail. If the unit price
and the total amount for any item are not in agreement, the unit price alone shall be considered to
Item
No.
Estimated
Quantity
Unit Description of Work Payment
Reference
Unit
Price Total
MELALEUCA NESOPHILA IN
24 INCH BOX
16 7 EA
FURNISH AND INSTALL
TREE, QUEEN PALM IN 36
INCH BOX
801-4.5
$ $
17 2 EA INSTALL ROOT BARRIER
AROUND EXISTING TREE
801-11 $ $
18 4 CU
YD
FURNISH AND PLACE
PARKWAY TOPSOIL TO
MATCH ADJACENT
SIDEWALK GRADE
801-2.1
$ $
19 5 EA
MODIFY METAL TREE
GRATE PROVIDED BY THE
CITY. INSTALL FRAME AND
METAL TREE GRATE BY
CASTING FRAME INTO
NEWLY POURED SIDEWALK
801-10
$ $
20 17 EA
MODIFY FRAME AND
METAL TREE GRATE
PROVIDED BY THE CITY.
INSTALL FRAME AND
METAL TREE GRATE INTO
EXISTING TREE WELL PER
THE PROCEDURE
DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS
801-10
$ $
21 12 EA
FURNISH FRAME AND
METAL TREE GRATE.
INSTALL FRAME AND
METAL TREE GRATE INTO
EXISTING TREE WELL PER
THE PROCEDURES
DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS
801-10
$ $
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
1,158.00 8,106.00
2,400.00 4,800.00
423.00 1,692.00
652.00 3,260.00
820.00 13,940.00
4,100.00 49,200.00
$194,031.00
one hundred ninety-four thousand thirty-one dollars and zero cents
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represent the Bidder’s intention and all totals will be corrected to conform thereto. Attached hereto is
cash, a certified check, a cashier's check, or a Bidder's bond in the amount of
__________________________________________________Dollars, said amount being not less than
ten (10) percent of the amount bid. It is agreed a portion equal to the difference between the low bid
and second low bid shall be retained as liquidated damages by the City if the undersigned fails or refuses
to execute the Contract and furnish the required bonds and certificates of insurance within the time
provided.
Contractor Signature: __________________________________________
PW Registration #: __________________________________________
State License #: __________________________________________
Contractor Company Name: __________________________________________
10%
1000024189
974279
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
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668
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D.BIDDER'S ASSURANCE
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
FROM:
Name of Bidder:
Business Address:
Telephone No:
TO:
Members of the City Council
c/o City Hall
City of Hermosa Beach, California
Members of the City Council:
Pursuant to your published Notice Inviting Bids for: CIP No. 195 CITY SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS
The undersigned declares that he/she has carefully examined the location of the proposed work; that
he/she has carefully examined the Plans and Specifications, and read the accompanying Instructions
to Bidders and hereby proposes to furnish all materials, machinery, tools, labor, and services and do
all the work necessary to complete the project in accordance with said Plans and Specifications and
other Contract Documents at the item prices on the bidding schedule.
BY: TITLE:
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
9277 Archibald Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 330-1128
President
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E.BIDDER'S DECLARATION
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
It is understood and agreed that:
1.The undersigned has carefully examined all documents which will form a part of the Contract;
nam ely, the Notice Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, this Proposal, the Bid Bond, the
Contract, the Faithful Performance Bond, the Payment Bond, the federal requirements, if any, the
Plans and Specifications, and the Special Provisions.
2.The undersigned has, by investigation at the site of the work and otherwise, satisfied himself as
to the nature and location of the work and fully informed himself as to all conditions and matters,
which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof.
3.The undersigned fully understands the scope of work and has checked carefully all words and
figures inserted in this Proposal and he further understands that the City will not be responsible for
any errors or omissions in the preparation of the Proposal.
4.The undersigned agrees and acknowledges that he is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of
the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers'
compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and
that the undersigned will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of
the Contract if it is awarded to the undersigned.
The undersigned will execute the Contract and furnish the required statutory bonds and certificates
of insurance within the period of time specified in the Contract Documents.
The undersigned will begin work after award of Contract and a Notice to Proceed has been given as
herein specified and will complete said work within the time specified in the Bidding Schedule.
5.The undersigned certifies that this Proposal is genuine and not sham or collusive, or made in the
interest or on behalf of a person not herein named, and the undersigned has not directly or indirectly
induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a sham bid nor induced any other person, firm, or
corporation to refrain from bidding.
6.The undersigned will accept an award and enter into a Contract for all work scheduled herein on
which he puts in a bid. The awards for such work are to be entirely at the discretion of the
Owner after evaluation of the bids as submitted. The undersigned agrees that the Owner shall
recover or retain as liquidated damages an amount equal to the difference between the low bid and
amount of the bid of the Bidder with whom the City enters into a Contract, and the surplus, if any,
shall be returned to the lowest Bidder in accordance with the provisions of the Public Contract
Code section 20174 in the event of his failure to execute a Contract and furnish required bonds and
insurance therefor within the time provided.
7.This bid will not be withdrawn within a period of ninety (90) days after the date of its proper
opening by the City.
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In attendance:
Board of Directors:
GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING
Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
5 minutes
Date: February 3, 2023
7:30 a.m.
Brenton Gentry -President, CEO and Secretary
I called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.
I made a motion to submit to the City of Hermosa Beach a statement of
those authorized to sign and contract on behalf of Gentry General
Engineering, Inc. Those authorized are as follows:
Brenton Gentry, President, CEO and Secretary
9277 Archibald Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The aforementioned individual can act alone to execute any and all documents on
behalf of the Corporation and to bind the Corporation with respect thereto. All were
in favor and none were opposed.
I called a conclusion of this meeting at 7:35 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenton Gentry
President, CEO and Secretary __ ... -
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F. CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BY CONTRACTORS
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
As suppliers of goods or services to the City, the firm listed below certifies that it does not discriminate
in its employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; that it is in compliance
with all applicable federal, state, and local directives, and executive orders regarding non-
discrimination in employment; and that it agrees to pursue positively and aggressively the principle of
equal opportunity in employment.
We agree specifically:
1. To establish or observe employment policies which affirmatively promote opportunities for
minority persons at all job levels.
2. To communicate this policy to all persons concerned, including all company employees, outside
recruiting services, especially those serving minority communities, and to the minority communities
at large.
3. To take affirmative steps to hire minority employees within the company.
FIRM
TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
SIGNATURE
DATE
Please include any additional information available regarding equal opportunity employment
programs now in effect within your company:
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
President
March 27, 2023
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G.CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be
insured against liability for Workers' Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with
the provisions of that Code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the
performance of the work of this Contract. (Section 1861, Labor Code.)
Signature:
Name:
Title:
Name of Company:
Brenton Gentry
President
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
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H. DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO CONTRACT
[Labor Code Section 1777.1; Public Contract Code Section 6109]
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
The undersigned, a duly authorized representative of the Contractor, certifies and declares that:
1. The undersigned Contractor is aware of Section 1771.1 and 1777.7 of the California Labor Code,
which prohibit a Contractor or subcontractor who has been found by the Labor Commissioner or the
Director of Industrial Relations to be in violation of certain provisions of the Labor Code, from bidding
on, being awarded, or performing work as a subcontractor on a public works project for specified
periods of time.
2.The undersigned Contractor is not ineligible to bid on, be awarded or perform work as a subcontractor
on a public works project by virtue of the foregoing provisions of Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the
California Labor Code or any other provision of law.
3. The undersigned Contractor is aware of California Public Contract Code Section 6109, which states:
“(a) A public entity, as defined in Section 1100 [of the Public Contract Code], may not permit a
Contractor or subcontractor who is ineligible to bid or work on, or be awarded, a public works project
pursuant to Section 1777.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code to bid on, be awarded, or perform work as a
subcontractor on, a public works project. Every public works project shall contain a provision
prohibiting a Contractor from performing work on a public works project with a subcontractor who is
ineligible to perform work on the public works project pursuant to Section 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the
Labor Code.”
“(b) Any Contract on a public works project entered into between a Contractor and a debarred
subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money
for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works Contract, and any public money that may
have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a Contractor on the project shall be returned to the
awarding body. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred
subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the project.”
4. The undersigned Contractor has investigated the eligibility of each and every subcontractor the
undersigned Contractor intends to use on this public works project, and determined that none of them
is ineligible to perform work as a subcontractor on a public works project by virtue of the foregoing
provisions of the Public Contract Code, Sections 1771.1 or 1777.7 of the Labor Code, or any other
provision of law.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing is true and correct. Executed this day of
, at (place of execution), California.
Signature:
Name:
Title:
Name of Company:
27 March
2023 Rancho Cucamonga
Brenton Gentry
President
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
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I. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
The undersigned declares:
I am the ___________________ of ______________________________, the party making the
foregoing Bid.
The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company,
association, organization, or corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has
not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder
has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone else to
put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly,
sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or
any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other
Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted
his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data
relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or
to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay,
any person or entity for such purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint
venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents
that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the Bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true
and correct and that this declaration is executed on __________ [date], at ___________________
[city], ___________________ [state].
NAME OF BIDDER
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
CITY STATE ZIP
President Gentry General Engineering, Inc
03/27/2023 Rancho Cucamonga
CA
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
9277 Archibald Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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J.REFERENCES OF WORK
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Date: ________________
The following are the names, addresses and phone numbers/ email addresses for at least three public
agencies for which Bidder has performed similar work within the past five years.
All contact information must be current.
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Public Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Telephone Number of Project Manager
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Description of Project
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Contract Amount Date Completed
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Public Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Telephone Number of Project Manager
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Description of Project
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Contract Amount Date Completed
March 27, 2023
please see attached
please see attached
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__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Public Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Telephone Number of Project Manager
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Description of Project
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Contract Amount Date Completed
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Address of Public Agency
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Telephone Number of Project Manager
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name and Description of Project
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Contract Amount Date Completed
For additional References, please add separate sheets.
please see attached
please see attached
681
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
Prior Projects
2013 – $34,500.00
City of Fontana
Damaged Street/Sidewalk
Asphalt & Concrete R&R
8353 Sierra Ave
Fontana, Ca 92335
Jason Jojola: No Email Address
909.350.6636
2014 – $30,000.00
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Solar Shade Structure
8794 Lion St.
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
909.477.2730 (No Email Address)
2015 – $495,000
City of Whittier
Fire Loop/Fire Sprinkler Repair
9401Painter Ave
Whittier, Ca 90605
Karla Embry: Karla.Embry@WUHSD.org
562.332.9303
2015 – $41,000
City of Glendora
Water Improvement
116 E. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, Ca 91741
Carlos Cigneros: No Email Address
626.786.1285
2016 – $504,420
City of Baldwin Park
Alleyway Street/Sidewalk
Asphalt & Concrete R&R
14403 Pacific Ave
Baldwin Park, Ca 91706
Chase Fidler: CFidler@baldwinPark.com
626.960.4011
2016 – $619,075
City of Bloomington
ADA Ramp – Repair/Maintenance/Replaced
825 E. 3rd Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Haile Ford: HFord@DPW.SBCount.gov
909.387.7936
2016 – $173,604
City of Montclair
Alleyway Street/Sidewalk Asphalt & Concrete
5111 Benito St
Montclair, Ca 91763
Steve Stanton: SStanton@CityofMontclair.org
909.625.9444
2017 – $325,000
City of Upland
Damaged Street/Sidewalk
Asphalt & Concrete R&R
1370 North Benson Ave
Upland, Ca 91785
Tony Trejo: TTrejo@CI.Upland.Ca.Us
909.631.3918
682
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2017 – $624,688
Santa Ana
Repair Maintenance/Replaced
Damaged Street/Sidewalk
Asphalt & Concrete R&R
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, Ca 92701
Victor So: Vso@Santa-Ana.org
714.647.5076
2017 – $694,000
City of Corona
Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
400 S. Vicentia Ave, Ste. 210
Corona, Ca 92882
Barry Ghaemi: Barry.Ghaemi@Coronaca.gov
951.739.4961
2017 – $30,000
City of San Diego
Demo/Backfill/Compact Existing
Vault Location
422 W. Washington St.
San Diego, Ca 92103
Matt Cavan: MCavan@HARCOInc.Us
951.684.1909
2018 – $1.2 Million
City of Torrance
Damaged Street/Sidewalk
Asphalt & Concrete R&R
20500 Madrona Ave
Torrance, Ca 90503
Shin Furukawa: SFurukawa@TorranceCa.gov
310.618.3073
2018 – $547,950
City of Pasadena
Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
100 Garfield Ave
Pasadena, Ca 91101
Morley Saralya: MSaralya@CityofPasadena.net
626.744.3703
2018 – $2.2 Million
City of Torrance
Downtown Torrance Active Transportation
Improvements
20500 Madrona Ave
Torrance, Ca 90503
Justin Gatza: JGatza@TorranceCa.gov
310.618.3032
2019 – $288,974
City of Barstow
Water Treatment Plant Dewatering Pad & Wall
2200 Riverside Dr.
Barstow, Ca 92311
Kody Topkins: KTopkins@BarstowCa.gov
760.252.2538
2019 - $544,342
Torrance Unified School District
Anza, Arnold and Hickory ES Site Drainage
21400 Ellinwood Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Joe Winterburn:
jwinterburn@balfourbeattyus.com
(949) 502-4000
2019 - $714,000
City of Hermosa Beach
8th Street Improvements Project
8th Street
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Reed Salan: rsalan@hermosabch.org
(310) 318-0229
683
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2019 - $267,000
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Indus Sewer Main Replacement
20122 Santa Ana Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Rob Hamers: rhamers@robhamers.com
(949) 548-1192
2019 - $285,744
City of Fullerton
Curb/Gutter and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Fullerton, CA 92831
Jose Medina: josem@cityoffullerton.com
(714) 738-6863
2019 - $141,312 ($139,573 original bid; work
limits increased)
City of Irvine
Ranch Park Bike Trail Rehabilitation
Irvine, CA 92618
Anthony Caraveo: acaraveo@cityofirvine.org
(949) 724-7365
2019 - $644,763
City of Thousand Oaks
Concrete Replacement and Sidewalk Repair
Program
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Michelle McCarty: mmccarty@toaks.org
(805) 449-2477
2019 - $14,800.00
Whittier Unified School District (Whittier CHS)
Refurbish Long Jump Pits
9401 S. Painter Ave.,
Whittier, CA 90605
Danny True –
Danny.true@wuhsd.org
(562) 237-0795
2019 - $210,000
Lynwood Middle School (USD)
Storm Drain Improvements
11321 Bullis Road
Lynwood, CA 90262
Manuel Jaramillo: Mjaramillo@delterra.com
(323)447-0996
2020 - $1,369,000
City of Torrance
Sidewalk Repair for Handicap Accessibility
Torrance, CA 90505
Shin Furukawa: sfurukawa@torranceca.gov
(310) 781-6900
2020 - $19,546
City of Fontana
San Bernardino at Cypress Driveway
Improvements
Fontana, CA 92335
Christopher Smethurst:
csmethurst@fontana.org
(909) 350-6649
2020 - $158,338 ($149,835 original bid;
additional grading work performed)
City of Walnut
Butterfield Park Trail Rehabilitation
21201 La Puente Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
Tony Lopez: tlopez@rkagroup.com
(909) 594-9702
684
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2020 - $29,820
City of Irwindale
Peppertree Bus Shelter Removal and Foothill
Column
5050 N Irwindale Ave
Irwindale, CA 91706
Elizabeth Rodriguez –
erodriguez@irwindaleca.gov
(626) 430-2211
2020 - $5,565
City of Irwindale
Arrow Bus Shelter Roof Repair
5050 N Irwindale Ave
Irwindale, CA 91706
Elizabeth Rodriguez –
erodriguez@irwindaleca.gov
(626) 430-2211
2021 - $22,000
Whittier Unified School District
Collapsed Storm Drain Repair
9401 S. Painter Ave.,
Whittier, CA 90605
Danny True –
Danny.true@wuhsd.org
(562) 237-0795
2021 - $29,999
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
Manhole Surface Repairs Phase 7
290 Paularino Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Michael Benesh –
mlbenesh@robhamers.com
(949) 548-1192
2021 - $366,732
City of Laguna Beach
Zones 2 and 3 Street Concrete Improvements
505 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Alpha Santos-Guinto –
asantos@lagunabeachcity.net
(949) 497-0729
2021 – $221,318 ($211,965 original bid; extra
work added)
City of Laguna Beach
Ramona Alley Decorative Paving Replacement
505 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Alpha Santos-Guinto –
asantos@lagunabeachcity.net
(949) 497-0729
2021 - $198,420
Chino Valley Unified School District
Briggs K-8 Waterline Upgrades
11880 Roswell Ave
Chino, CA 91710
Sam Sousa –
sam_sousa@chino.k12.ca.us
(909) 628-1201 x1490
2021 - $125,400
Torrance Unified School District
Seaside Elementary Site Drainage Improvement
2335 Plaza Del Amo
Torrance, CA 90501
Ryan Palmer –
Palmer.ryan@tusd.org
(310) 972-6240
685
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2021 - $252,796
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Citywide Concrete Repair
10500 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Ernie Ruiz –
Ernie.ruiz@cityofrc.us
(909) 774-4108
2021 - $41,750
State of California
Moro State Deck and ADA Access
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 94296
Michelle Humphrey –
Michelle.humphrey@parks.ca.gov
(949) 366-8533
2021 - $1,924,055
City of Anaheim
Alley Sanitary Sewer Improvement
200 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
Scott Yanagihara –
syanagihara@anaheim.net
(714) 231-4696
2022 - $9,010,551 ($8,449,000 original bid;
plans/specs revised post-award)
State of California
Doheny State Beach Projects A, B and C
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95832
Ryan McBride –
rmcbride@4leafinc.com
(714) 833-1792
2022 - $88,066
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Nitrate Facility Retaining Wall
10440 Ashford St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Tyler Bui –
tylerbui@cvwdwater.com
(909) 483-7455
2022 - $148,029
County of San Bernardino
Laurel Ave/Randall Ave Drainage Improvement
825 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Carlos Seanez –
carlos.seanez@dpw.sbcounty.gov
(909) 486-0227
2022 – $98,050
City of Laguna Beach
Citywide Guardrails
505 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Alpha Santos-Guinto –
asantos@lagunabeachcity.net
(949) 497-0729
2022 - $121,318 ($111,000 original bid; work
limits extended)
City of Orange
Chapman Ave Alley Improvement
300 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
Karl Schmidt –
kschmidt@cityoforange.org
(714) 744-5562
686
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2022 - $1,085,610.50
City of Torrance
Citywide Sidewalk Repair for Disabled
Accessibility
3031 Torrance Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Marc Simons –
msimons@torranceca.gov
(424) 399-3193
2022 - $7,997
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Citywide Fence Repair
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phillip Ortega –
Phillip.Ortega@cityofrc.us
(909) 477-2730
2022 - $206,496 ($200,010 original bid; design
revisions)
City of El Segundo
W Mariposa Ave and W Pine Ave Sidewalk
Construction
350 Main St
El Segundo, CA 90245
Floriza Rivera –
frivera@elsegundo.org
(310) 524-2361
2022 - $413,420
Temecula Valley Unified School District
Vintage Hills Elementary School Modernization
31350 Rancho Vista Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
Jim Flath –
jflath@balfourbeattyus.com
(951) 501-9594
2022 - $5,700
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Way Finder Monument Sign Replacement
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phillip Ortega –
Phillip.Ortega@cityofrc.us
(909) 477-2730
2022 - $426,472 ($508,372 original bid; some
bid schedule items deleted from work)
County of San Bernardino
Ridgecrest Rd Sidewalk and Ramps
825 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Carlos Seanez –
carlos.seanez@dpw.sbcounty.gov
(909) 486-0227
2022 - $48,606
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Calle Carabe Sidewalk Repair
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Richard Favela –
Richard.Favela@cityofrc.us
(909) 774-4107
2022 – $128,695
City of Laguna Beach
Peppertree Parking Lot Rehabilitation
505 Forest Ave
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Alpha Santos-Guinto –
asantos@lagunabeachcity.net
(949) 497-0729
687
9277 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
off: 909.330.1128
fax: 909.330.1129
gentrygeneral@gmail.com
2022 - $529,424 ($489,075 bid value;
quantities/limits increased)
City of El Monte
Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Reconstruction
11333 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
John Rico –
jrico@elmonteca.gov
(626) 258-8833
2022 - $47,522 ($44,236 bid value; additional
signage added to scope)
City of El Monte
City Hall Parking Lot ADA Improvements
11333 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Kevin Ko –
kko@elmonteca.gov
(626) 580-2058
2022 - $142,591
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Heritage Community Park Pedestrian Trail
Rehabilitation
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Richard Favela –
Richard.Favela@cityofrc.us
(909) 774-4107
2022 - $15,600
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Carnelian Block Wall Repair
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Richard Favela –
Richard.Favela@cityofrc.us
(909) 774-4107
2022 - $8,922
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Guardrail Replacement at Woodruff and
Highland
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phillip Ortega –
Phillip.Ortega@cityofrc.us
(909) 477-2730
2022 – $176,450 ($138,925 bid value;
limits/quantities increased)
City of Orange
Chapman and Yorba Sidewalk Construction
300 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
Eric Perez –
eperez@cityoforange.org
(714) 744-4107
2022 - $109,208 ($99,420 bid value; scope of
work increased
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Construction of Pickleball Courts at Redhill Park
8794 Lion St
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Jenny Hanlon –
Jenny.Hanlon@cityofrc.us
(909) 774-2343
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K.SUBCONTRACTORS LIST
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
In compliance with the "Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act" being Sections 4100-4113
of the Government Code of the State of California, and any amendments thereto, each Bidder shall set
forth below: (a) the name and location of the place of business, (b) the California Contractor license
number, (c) the DIR public works Contractor registration number unless exempt pursuant to Labor
Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, and (d) the portion of the work which will be done by each
subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the prime Contractor in or about the
construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one-half (1/2) of one percent (1%)
of the prime Contractor's total bid, and shall further set forth the portion of the work which will be done
by each subcontractor. Only one subcontractor for each such portion shall be listed.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the work involves the construction of streets and highways, then the
Bidder shall list each subcontractor who will perform work or labor or render service to the Bidder in
or about the work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the Bidder’s Total Bid
Price or $10,000, whichever is greater. No additional time shall be granted to provide the below
requested information.
If the Contractor fails to specify a subcontractor for any portion of the work to be performed under the
Contract, he shall be deemed to have agreed to perform such portion himself, and he shall not be
permitted to subcontract that portion of the work except under the conditions hereinafter set forth.
Subletting or subcontracting of any portion of the work to which subcontractor was designated in the
original bid shall only be permitted in cases of public emergency or necessity, and then only after a
finding reduced to writing as a public record of the legislative body of the Owner.
We propose to use the following listed subcontractors as per Public Contract Code Section 4100
et seq.: List all Subcontractors. The subcontractor shall be licensed for the type of work they are
performing.
Sub-Contractors Name: Address:
Description of Work:
CSLB Contractor License Classification and
No.
DIR Registration No.
Phone No. Dollar Amount of Work & % of Work
V&E Tree Service PO Box 3280, Orange, CA 92865
tree removal and root barrier installation
654506 - C27, C61/D49 1000001936
(714) 997-0903 $12,600.00; 6.5%
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Sub-Contractors Name: Address:
Description of Work:
CSLB Contractor License Classification and
No.
DIR Registration No.
Phone No. Dollar Amount of Work & % of Work
Sub-Contractors Name: Address:
Description of Work:
CSLB Contractor License Classification and
No.
DIR Registration No.
Phone No. Dollar Amount of Work & % of Work
Sub-Contractors Name: Address:
Description of Work:
CSLB Contractor License Classification and
No.
DIR Registration No.
Phone No. Dollar Amount of Work & % of Work
Sub-Contractors Name: Address:
Description of Work:
CSLB Contractor License Classification and
No.
DIR Registration No.
Phone No. Dollar Amount of Work & % of Work
Percent of work to be performed by sub-Contractors: %
(Note: 50% of work is required to be performed by general Contractor)
For additional Sub-Contractors, please add additional sheet(s)
PCI 975 W 1st St, Azusa, CA 91702
striping, wheel stops and ADA signs
415490 - C32, C61/D42 1000813536
(562) 218-0504 $10,750.00; 5.5%
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L. IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.)
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty
for perjury that the option checked below relating to the Contractor’s status in regard to the Iran
Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct:
The Contractor is not:
(1)identified on the current list of person and entities engaged in investment activities in
Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with
subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code Section 2203; or
(2)a financial instruction that extends, for 45 days or more, credit in the amount of
$20,000,000 or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons
and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California
Department of General Services in accordance with subdivision (b) of Public Contract
Code Section 2203, if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods
or services in the energy sector in Iran.
The City has exempted the Contractor from the requirements of the Iran Contracting Act of
2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, the City will be unable to
obtain the goods and/or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.
The amount of the Contract payable to the Contractor for the Project does not exceed
$1,000,000.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Firm Name:
Date:
Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall be
reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of
$250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on
Contracts for three years.
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Brenton Gentry
President
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
March 27, 2023
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M. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
CIP No. 195
CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all Contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid
on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a Contract to perform public work must be registered with
the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html
for additional information.
No bid will be accepted nor any Contract entered into without proof of the Contractor’s and
subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.
Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections
1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a Contractor with the Department of Industrial
Relations.1
Name of Bidder:_________________________________
DIR Registration Number:_________________________
DIR Registration Expiration:_______________________
Small Project Exemption: _____ Yes or _____ No
Unless Bidder is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption, Bidder further acknowledges:
Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project.
Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its
Contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of
bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.
Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a
finding that the bid is non-responsive.
Name of Bidder______________________________________
Signature___________________________________________
Name and Title______________________________________
Date______________________________________________
1 If the Project is exempt from the Contractor registration requirements pursuant to the small project exemption under Labor Code Sections
1725.5 and 1771.1, please mark “Yes” in response to “Small Project Exemption.”
Gentry General Engineering, Inc
1000024189
June 30, 2025
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Gentry General Engineering, Inc
Brenton Gentry, President
March 27, 2023
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 195 CITY SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS & CIP 760 TREE WELL GRATES PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 830.6 AND ESTABLISHING A PROJECT
PAYMENT ACCOUNT
WHEREAS, City staff designed and prepared the plans for CIP NO. 195 City
Sidewalk Improvements & CIP NO. 760 Tree Well Grates (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, The City solicited competitive bids for the City Sidewalk
Improvements and Tree Well Grates; and
WHEREAS, Bids were received and opened publicly on March 30, 2023 and
Gentry General Engineering, Inc. was chosen as the lowest responsible bidder;
WHEREAS, the City Council, concurrent with the adoption of this Resolution,
awarded the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Gentry
General Engineering, Inc. for the City Sidewalk Improvements and Tree Well
Grates (Reconciliation).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council wishes to obtain the immunities set forth in
Government Code § 830.6 with regards to the plans and construction of the
Project. The City Engineer finds that the plans are complete and the Project may
be constructed.
SECTION 2. Design Immunity; Authorization
A. The design, plans and vendor proposal for the Project are
determined to be consistent with the City’s standards and are approved;
B. The design approval set forth in this Resolution occurred before
actual work on the Project construction commenced;
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C. The approval granted by this Resolution conforms with the City’s
General Plan;
D. The City Engineer, or designee, is authorized to act on the City’s
behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of the design and plans
approved by this Resolution; and
E. The approval and authorization granted by this Resolution is intended
to avail the City of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.
SECTION 3. For purposes of the Contract Documents administering the
Project, the City establishes an account containing sufficient monies from the
current and following fiscal year budget to pay for the project. This Account is the
sole sources of funds available for the Construction Sum as defined in the
Contract Document administering the Project.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this
Resolution.
SECTION 5. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 25th day of April, 2023
Raymond Jackson
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________ ________________________________
Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan
City Clerk City Attorney
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A. CONTRACT AGREEMENT
This Construction Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the date
executed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk, by and between Gentry General
Engineering, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR") and the City of Hermosa Beach,
California, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CITY").
R E C I T A L S
A. Pursuant to the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for CIP NO. 195 CITY
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AND CIP NO. 760 TREE WELL
GRATES (RECONCILIATION) (“Project”), bids were received, publicly opened, and
declared on the date specified in the notice; and
B. On April 25, 2023, City’s City Council declared CONTRACTOR to be the lowest responsible
bidder and accepted the bid of CONTRACTOR; and
C. The City Council has authorized the Mayor to execute a written contract with CONTRACTOR
for furnishing labor, equipment and material for the CIP No. 195 CITY SIDEWALK
IMPROVEMENTS and CIP No. 760 TREE WELL GRATES (RECONCILIATION) in
the City of Hermosa Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants herein
contained, it is agreed:
1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: CITY agrees to engage CONTRACTOR and
CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, appliances, and
equipment for and do the work for the CIP NO. 195 CITY SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
AND CIP NO. 760 TREE WELL GRATES (RECONCILIATION) in the City of Hermosa
Beach. The work shall be performed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications dated
March 09, 2023 (the “Specifications”) on file in the office of the City Clerk and in
accordance with bid prices set forth in CONTRACTOR’S Bid Proposal and in accordance
with the instructions of the City Engineer.
2. INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLEMENTARY: The
contract documents for the aforesaid project shall consist of the Notice Inviting Bids,
Instructions to Bidders, Bid Proposal, Builders General Provisions, Standard Specifications
2021 edition, Special Provisions, Exhibit A and Exhibit B, and all referenced
specifications, details, standard drawings, and appendices; together with this Agreement
and all required bonds, insurance certificates, permits, notices and affidavits; and also,
including any and all addenda or supplemental agreements clarifying, amending, or
extending the work contemplated as may be required to insure its completion in an
acceptable manner. All of the provisions of said contract documents are made a part hereof
as though fully set forth herein. This contract is intended to require a complete and finished
piece of work and anything necessary to complete the work properly and in accordance
with the law and lawful governmental regulations shall be performed by CONTRACTOR
whether set out specifically in the contract or not. Should it be ascertained that any
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inconsistency exists between the aforesaid documents and this written agreement, the
provisions of this Agreement, the Builders General Provisions and the Standard
Specifications, in that order, shall control. Collectively, these contract documents
constitute the complete agreement between CITY and CONTRACTOR and supersede any
previous agreements or understandings.
3. COMPENSATION: CONTRACTOR agrees to receive and accept the prices set forth in
its Bid Proposal $194,031.00 as full compensation for furnishing all materials, performing
all work, and fulfilling all obligations hereunder. Said compensation shall cover all expenses,
losses, damages, and consequences arising out of the nature of the work during its progress
or prior to its acceptance including those for well and faithfully completing the work and
the whole thereof in the manner and time specified in the aforesaid contract documents;
and also including those arising from actions of the elements, unforeseen difficulties or
obstructions encountered in the prosecution of the work, suspension or discontinuance of
the work, and all other unknowns or risks of any description connected with the work.
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: CONTRACTOR agrees to complete the work within 25
working days from the date of the notice to proceed. By signing this Agreement,
CONTRACTOR represents to CITY that the contract time is reasonable for completion of
the work and that CONTRACTOR will complete such work within the contract time.
5. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: In accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is
agreed that CONTRACTOR will pay to CITY the sum set forth in Part 1 General Provisions
Section 6-9 for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time prescribed in the
Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty
or forfeiture. In the event this is not paid, CONTRACTOR agrees CITY may deduct that
amount from any money due or that may become due CONTRACTOR under the Contract.
This Article does not exclude recovery of other damages specified in the Contract
Documents.
6. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES: Pursuant to section 22300 of the Public Contract
Code of the State of California, CONTRACTOR may request CITY to make retention
payments directly to an escrow agent or may substitute securities for any money withheld
by CITY to ensure performance under the contract. At the request and expense of
CONTRACTOR, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with
CITY or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent who shall return such
securities to CONTRACTOR upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Deposit of
securities with an escrow agent shall be subject to a written agreement substantially in the
form provided in section 22300 of the Public Contract Code.
7. PREVAILING WAGES AND CALIFORNIA LABOR LAWS.
Pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1720 et seq., and as specified in 8 California Code of
Regulations § 16000 (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), CONTRACTOR must pay its workers
prevailing wages. It is CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to interpret and implement any
prevailing wage requirements, and CONTRACTOR agrees to pay any penalty or civil
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damages resulting from a violation of the prevailing wage laws. CONTRACTOR shall
defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, its officials, officers, employees and agents free and
harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
with the Prevailing Wage Laws. CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor shall forfeit a
penalty of up to $200 per calendar day or portion thereof for each worker paid less than the
prevailing wage rates.
In accordance with Labor Code § 1773.2, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages
are available upon request from CITY’s Engineering Division or the website for State of
California Prevailing wage determination at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD.
CONTRACTOR must post a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at the job site.
CITY directs CONTRACTOR’s attention to Labor Code §§ 1777.5, 1777.6 and 3098
concerning the employment of apprentices by CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor.
Labor Code § 1777.5 requires CONTRACTOR or subcontractor employing tradesmen in
any apprenticeship occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest the
site of the public works project and which administers the apprenticeship program in that
trade for a certificate of approval. The certificate must also fix the ratio of apprentices to
journeymen that will be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio of apprentices
to journeymen in such cases will not be less than one to five except:
When employment in the area of coverage by the joint apprenticeship committee has
exceeded an average of 15 percent in the 90 days before the request for certificate, or
When the number of apprentices in training in the area exceeds a ratio of one to five, or
When the trade can show that it is replacing at least 1/30 of its membership through
apprenticeship training on an annual basis state-wide or locally, or
Assignment of an apprentice to any work performed under a public works contract would
create a condition that would jeopardize his or her life or the life, safety, or property of
fellow employees or the public at large, or the specific task to which the apprentice is to be
assigned is of a nature that training cannot be provided by a journeyman.
When CONTRACTOR provides evidence that CONTRACTOR employs registered
apprentices on all of his contracts on an annual average of not less than one apprentice to
eight journeymen.
CONTRACTOR is required to make contributions to funds established for the
administration of apprenticeship programs if CONTRACTOR employs registered
apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticeable trade on such contracts and if other
contractors on the public works site are making such contributions.
CONTRACTOR and any subcontractor must comply with Labor Code §§ 1777.5 and
1777.6 in the employment of apprentices.
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Information relative to apprenticeship standards, wage schedules and other requirements
may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, ex-officio the Administrator of
Apprenticeship, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship
Standards and its branch offices.
The CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor that is determined by the Labor Commissioner
to have knowingly violated Section 1777.5 shall forfeit as a civil penalty an amount not
exceeding $100 for each full calendar day of noncompliance, or such greater amount as
provided by law.
CONTRACTOR and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record, showing the
name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime
hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman,
apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by him or her in connection with the
public work. The payroll records shall be certified and shall be available for inspection at
all reasonable hours at the principal office of CONTRACTOR in the manner provided in
Labor Code section 1776. In the event of noncompliance with the requirements of this
section, CONTRACTOR shall have 10 days in which to comply subsequent to receipt of
written notice specifying in what respects such CONTRACTOR must comply with this
section. Should noncompliance still be evident after such 10-day period, CONTRACTOR
shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit not more than $100.00 for each calendar day or portion
thereof, for each worker, until strict compliance is effectuated. The amount of the forfeiture
is to be determined by the Labor Commissioner. A contractor who is found to have violated
the provisions of law regarding wages on Public Works with the intent to defraud shall be
ineligible to bid on Public Works contracts for a period of one to three years as determined
by the Labor Commissioner. Upon the request of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards
or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, such penalties shall be withheld from
progress payments then due. The responsibility for compliance with this section is on
CONTRACTOR. The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor
Commissioner under Labor Code section 1771.4 shall not apply to work performed on a
public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in
Labor Code Section 1771.4.
Any ineligible contractor or subcontractor pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1777.1 and
1777.7 may not perform work on this Project.
By executing this Contract, CONTRACTOR verifies that it fully complies with all
requirements and restrictions of state and federal law respecting the employment of
undocumented aliens, including, but not limited to, the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986, as may be amended from time to time, and shall require all subcontractors and
sub-subcontractors to comply with the same.
8. LEGAL HOURS OF WORK: Eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work
for all workmen employed in the execution of this contract, and CONTRACTOR and any
subcontractor under it shall comply with and be governed by the laws of the State of
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California having to do with working hours set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article
3 of the Labor Code of the State of California as amended.
CONTRACTOR shall forfeit, as a penalty to City, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each
laborer, workman or mechanic employed in the execution of the contract, by him or any
subcontractor under it, upon any of the work hereinbefore mentioned, for each calendar
day during which the laborer, worker or mechanic is required or permitted to labor more
than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day or 40 hours in any one calendar week in
violation of the Labor Code.
9. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: Pursuant to Labor Code sections
1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid
proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered
into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the DIR
to perform public work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration
requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work
performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption
specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
10. LABOR COMPLIANCE AND STOP ORDERS: This Project is subject to compliance
monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. It shall be CONTRACTOR’s sole responsibility
to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under
this Contract and applicable law. Any stop orders issued by the DIR against
CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor that affect CONTRACTOR’s performance of Work,
including any delay, shall be CONTRACTOR’s sole responsibility. Any delay arising out
of or resulting from such stop orders shall be considered CONTRACTOR caused delay
subject to any applicable liquidated damages and shall not be compensable by the CITY.
CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold CITY, its officials, officers, employees
and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of stop orders issued
by the DIR against CONTRACTOR or any subcontractor.
11. DEBARMENT OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS: Contractors or
subcontractors may not perform work on a public works project with a subcontractor who
is ineligible to perform work on a public project pursuant to Labor Code section 1777.1 or
1777.7. Any contract on a public works project entered into between a contractor and a
debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A debarred subcontractor may not
receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public works
contract. Any public money that is paid, or may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor
by a contractor on the Project shall be returned to the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for the payment of wages to workers of a debarred subcontractor who has been
allowed to work on the project.
12. LABOR/EMPLOYMENT SAFETY: CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable
laws and regulations of the federal, state, and local government, including Cal/OSHA
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requirements and requirements for verification of employees’ legal right to work in the
United States
CONTRACTOR shall maintain emergency first aid treatment for its employees which
complies with the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. § 651
et seq.), and California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Industrial Relations Division 1,
Department of Industrial Relations, Chapter 4. CONTRACTOR shall ensure the
availability of emergency medical services for its employees in accordance with California
Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1512.
CONTRACTOR shall submit the Illness and Injury Prevention Program and a Project site
specific safety program to CITY prior to beginning Work at the Project site.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a confined space program that meets or exceeds the CITY
Standards. CONTRACTOR shall adhere to CITY’s lock out tag out program
13. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY: CONTRACTOR agrees to pay travel and
subsistence pay to each worker needed to execute the work required by this Agreement as
such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining
agreements filed in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.8.
14. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY: The City of Hermosa Beach and its officers, agents and
employees ("Indemnitees") shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any
loss or damage that may happen to the work or any part thereof, or for any of the materials
or other things used or employed in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any
person or persons, either workers or employees of CONTRACTOR, of its subcontractors
or the public, or for damage to adjoining or other property from any cause whatsoever
arising out of or in connection with the performance of the work. CONTRACTOR shall
be responsible for any damage or injury to any person or property resulting from defects
or obstructions or from any cause whatsoever.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONTRACTOR will indemnify Indemnities
against and will hold and save Indemnitees harmless from any and all actions, claims,
damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations or liabilities that may be asserted or
claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision, or other organization
arising out of or in connection with the work, operation, or activities of CONTR ACTOR,
its agents, employees, subcontractors or invitees provided for herein, whether or not there
is concurrent passive negligence on the part of City. In connection therewith:
a. CONTRACTOR will defend any action or actions filed in connection with
any such claims, damages, penalties, obligations or liabilities and will pay
all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, expert fees and costs
incurred in connection therewith.
b. CONTRACTOR will promptly pay any judgment rendered against
CONTRACTOR or Indemnitees covering such claims, damages, penalties,
obligations and liabilities arising out of or in connection with such work,
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operations or activities of CONTRACTOR hereunder, and CONTRACTOR
agrees to save and hold the Indemnitees harmless therefrom.
c. In the event Indemnitees are made a party to any action or proceeding filed
or prosecuted against CONTRACTOR for damages or other claims arising
out of or in connection with the work, operation or activities hereunder,
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay to Indemnitees and any all costs and
expenses incurred by Indemnitees in such action or proceeding together
with reasonable attorneys' fees.
Contractor's obligations under this section apply regardless of whether or not such
claim, charge, damage, demand, action, proceeding, loss, stop notice, cost, expense,
judgment, civil fine or penalty, or liability was caused in part or contributed to by an
Indemnitee. However, without affecting the rights of City under any provision of this
agreement, to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782, Contractor shall not be
required to indemnify and hold harmless City for liability attributable to the active
negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between
the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where City
is shown to have been actively negligent and where City active negligence accounts for
only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Contractor will be for that
entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of City.
So much of the money due to CONTRACTOR under and by virtue of the contract
as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by City until disposition has been
made of such actions or claims for damages as aforesaid.
It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions are intended to
be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California. This
indemnity provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement and is in addition to
any other rights or remedies which Indemnitees may have under the law.
This indemnity is effective without reference to the existence or applicability of any
insurance coverage which may have been required under this Agreement or any additional
insured endorsements which may extend to Indemnitees.
CONTRACTOR, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under or through it,
hereby waives all rights of subrogation and contribution against the Indemnitees, while
acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of
or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR
regardless of any prior, concurrent, or subsequent passive negligence by the Indemnitees.
15. THIRD PARTY CLAIMS. In accordance with Public Contract Code § 9201, CITY will
promptly inform CONTRACTOR regarding third-party claims against CONTRACTOR,
but in no event later than ten (10) business days after CITY receives such claims. Such
notification will be in writing and forwarded in accordance with the “Notice” section of
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this Agreement. As more specifically detailed in the contract documents, CONTRACTOR
agrees to indemnify and defend the City against any third-party claim.
16. WORKERS COMPENSATION: In accordance with California Labor Code Sections 1860
and 3700, CONTRACTOR and each of its subcontractors will be required to secure the
payment of compensation to its employees. In accordance with the provisions of California
Labor Code Section 1861, CONTRACTOR, by signing this contract, certifies as follows:
"I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every
employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation or to undertake self-
insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such
provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.
17. INSURANCE: CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Agreement, and for 1 year thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the
work hereunder by the CONTRACTOR, its agents, representatives, employees, or
subcontractors.
a. Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
i. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form CG
00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed
operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with
limits no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies,
either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location
(ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
ii. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1
(any auto), with limits no less than $5,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
iii. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, with
Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insurance with a limit of no less than
$1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
Working On, Over, or Near Navigable Waters. This Contract involves work on or
adjacent to and/or work contributing to commerce on Navigable Waters of the
United States, as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. The Contractor
therefore shall provide proof of insurance coverage in compliance with the statutory
requirements of the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.
If the Contractor is working from barges or any other watercraft, owned or non-
owned, the Contractor must maintain Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance
providing coverage for actions of the crew to third parties in the amount of
$1,000,000 each occurrence or accident. The City shall be named by endorsement
as an additional insured on the Contractor’s Protection and Indemnity insurance
policy. The Contractor must also provide proof of insurance coverage in compliance
with the statutory requirements of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 (Jones Act).
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iv. Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an “All Risk”
(Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the
project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.
v. Professional Liability (if Design/Build), with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
vi. Contractors’ Pollution Legal Liability and/or Asbestos Legal Liability and/or
Errors and Omissions (if project involves environmental hazards) with limits no
less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
vii. The CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as
additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work
or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONTRACTOR including
materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations
and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the
CONTRACTOR. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an
endorsement to the CONTRACTOR’s insurance (at least as broad as ISO Form CG
20 10, CG 11 85 or both CG 20 10, CG 20 26, CG 20 33, or CG 20 38; and CG 20
37 forms if later revisions used).
viii. For any claims related to this project, the CONTRACTOR’s insurance coverage
shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as
respects the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, or
volunteers shall be excess of the CONTRACTOR’s insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
ix. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall provide that coverage shall not
be canceled, except with notice to the CITY.
b. Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) Insurance.
i. CONTRACTOR may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of
Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the CITY as a loss
payee as their interest may appear.
ii. If the Project does not involve new or major reconstruction, at the option of the
CITY, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property
Installation Floater shall be obtained that provides for the improvement, remodel,
modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings,
structures,processes, machinery, and equipment. The Property Installation Floater
shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or
equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed during the performance of the
Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the CITY’s site.
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c. Claims Made Policies. If any coverage required is written on a claims-made coverage
form:
i. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the execution date
of the contract or the beginning of contract work.
ii. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at
least five (5) years after completion of contract work.
iii. If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-
made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective, or start of
work date, the CONTRACTOR must purchase extended reporting period coverage
for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work.
iv. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the CITY for
review.
v. If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos identification/remediation, the
Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos
exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors
Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of
Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.
d. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct
business in the state with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless
otherwise acceptable to the CITY.
e. Waiver of Subrogation. CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation
which any insurer of CONTRACTOR may acquire from CONTRACTOR by virtue
of the payment of any loss. CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any endorsement that
may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation. The Workers’ Compensation
policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the CITY for all work
performed by the CONTRACTOR, its employees, agents and subcontractors.
f. Verification of Coverage. CONTRACTOR shall furnish the CITY with original
Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies
of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a
copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy
endorsements to CITY before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required
documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the CONTRACTOR’s
obligation to provide them. The CITY reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, required by these
specifications, at any time.
g. Subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall require and verify that all subcontractors
maintain insurance meeting all requirements stated herein, and CONTRACTOR shall
ensure that CITY is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
For CGL coverage, subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad
as CG 20 38 04 13.
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h. Special Risks or Circumstances. CITY reserves the right to modify these
requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience,
insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.
18. ASSIGNMENT: This contract is not assignable nor the performance of either party's duties
delegable without the prior written consent of the other party. Any attempted or purported
assignment or delegation of any of the rights of obligations of either party without the prior
written consent of the other shall be void and of no force and effect.
19. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain as to
the CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither the CITY nor any of its agents shall
have control of the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR'S employees,
except as herein set forth. CONTRACTOR shall not at any time or in any manner represent
that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY.
20. TAXES: CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying all retail sales and use, transportation,
export, import, special or other taxes and duties applicable to, and assessable against any
work, materials, equipment, services, processes and operations incidental to or involved in
this contract. CONTRACTOR is responsible for ascertaining and arranging to pay them.
The prices established in the contract shall include compensation for any taxes
CONTRACTOR is required to pay by laws and regulations in effect at the bid opening
date.
21. LICENSES: CONTRACTOR represents and warrants to CITY that it has all licenses,
permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally
required of CONTRACTOR to practice its profession. CONTRACTOR represents and
warrants to CITY that CONTRACTOR shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or
obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, insurance, and
approvals which are legally required of CONTRACTOR to practice its profession.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a City of Hermosa Beach business license, if required
under CITY ordinance.
Contractors are required by law to be licensed and regulated by the Contractors’ State
License Board which has jurisdiction to investigate complaints against contractors if a
complaint regarding a patent act or omission is filed within five (5) years of the date of the
alleged violation. A complaint regarding a latent act or omission pertaining to structural
defects must be filed within ten (10) years of the date of the alleged violation. Any
questions concerning a contractor may be referred to the Registrar, Contractors’ State
License Board, P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, California 95826.
22. RECORDS: CONTRACTOR shall maintain accounts and records, including personnel,
property, and financial records, adequate to identify and account for all costs pertaining to
this Agreement and such other records as may be deemed necessary by CITY or any
authorized representative, and will be retained for four years after the expiration of this
Agreement. All such records shall be made available for inspection or audit by CITY at
any time during regular business hours.
23. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of these contract documents are declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion
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enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will
continue in full force and effect.
24. WHOLE AGREEMENT: This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements either
oral or written, between the parties and contains all of the covenants and agreements
between the parties pertaining to the work of improvements described herein. Each party
to this contract acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf
of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that any other agreement, statements or
promise not contained in this contract shall not be valid or binding. Any modifications of
this contract will be effective only if signed by the party to be charged.
25. AUTHORITY: CONTRACTOR affirms that the signatures, titles, and seals set forth
hereinafter in execution of this Agreement represent all individuals, firm members,
partners, joint ventures, and/or corporate officers having a principal interest herein. Each
party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power,
right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party. This
Agreement may be modified by written amendment. CITY’s city manager may execute any
such amendment on CITY’s behalf.
26. NOTICES: All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be in writing, and
shall be deemed made when delivered to the applicable party’s representative as provided
in this Agreement. Additionally, such notices may be given to the respective parties at the
following addresses, or at such other addresses as the parties may provide in writing for
this purpose. Such notices shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed
forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid, and
addressed to the party at its applicable address.
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Attention: Project Manager
CONTRACTOR:
Attention:
27. DISPUTES. Effective January 1, 1991, Section 20104 et seq., of the California Public
Contract Code prescribes a process utilizing informal conferences, non-binding judicial
supervised mediation, and judicial arbitration to resolve disputes on construction claims of
$375,000 or less. Effective January 1, 2017, Section 9204 of the Public Contract Code
prescribes a process for negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes on construction
claims. The intent of this Section is to implement Sections 20104 et seq. and Section 9204
of the California Public Contract Code. This Section shall be construed to be consistent
with said statutes.
Claims. For purposes of this Section, “Claim” means a separate demand by
CONTRACTOR, after a change order duly requested in accordance with the terms of this
Contract has been denied by the CITY, for (A) a time extension, (B) payment of money or
damages arising from Work done by or on behalf of CONTRACTOR pursuant to the
Contract, or (C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the CITY. A “Claim” does
not include any demand for payment for which CONTRACTOR has failed to provide
notice, request a change order, or otherwise failed to follow any procedures contained in
the Contract Documents. Claims governed by this Section may not be filed unless and until
CONTRACTOR completes all procedures for giving notice of delay or change and for the
requesting of a time extension or change order, including but not necessarily limited to the
change order procedures contained herein, and CONTRACTOR’s request for a change has
been denied in whole or in part. Claims governed by this Section must be filed no later than
fourteen (14) days after a request for change has been denied in whole or in part or after
any other event giving rise to the Claim. The Claim shall be submitted in writing to the
CITY and shall include on its first page the following in 16 point capital font: “THIS IS A
CLAIM.” Furthermore, the claim shall include the documents necessary to substantiate the
claim. Nothing in this Section is intended to extend the time limit or supersede notice
requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims, including all
requirements pertaining to compensation or payment for extra Work, disputed Work, and/or
changed conditions. Failure to follow such contractual requirements shall bar any claims
or subsequent lawsuits for compensation or payment thereon.
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Supporting Documentation. The CONTRACTOR shall submit all claims in the following
format:
Summary of claim merit and price, reference Contract Document provisions
pursuant to which the claim is made
List of documents relating to claim:
Specifications
Drawings
Clarifications (Requests for Information)
Schedules
Other
Chronology of events and correspondence
Analysis of claim merit
Analysis of claim cost
Time impact analysis in CPM format
If CONTRACTOR’s claim is based in whole or in part on an allegation of errors or
omissions in the Drawings or Specifications for the Project, CONTRACTOR shall
provide a summary of the percentage of the claim subject to design errors or
omissions and shall obtain a certificate of merit in support of the claim of design
errors and omissions.
Cover letter and certification of validity of the claim, including any claims from
subcontractors of any tier, in accordance with Government Code section 12650 et
seq.
City’s Response. Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this Section, CITY shall conduct a reasonable
review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide CONTRACTOR a
written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed.
Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim will be processed and made within 60
days after the public entity issues its written statement.
If CITY needs approval from its governing body to provide the CONTRACTOR a written
statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and the
governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension
of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt
requested, CITY shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed
meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide
CONTRACTOR a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed
portion.
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Within 30 days of receipt of a claim, CITY may request in writing additional
documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses or claims CITY may have
against the CONTRACTOR. If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be
requested and provided pursuant to this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of CITY and
the CONTRACTOR.
CITY’s written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted to
CONTRACTOR within 30 days (if the claim is less than $50,000, within 15 days) after
receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time no greater than that taken
by CONTRACTOR in producing the additional information or requested documentation,
whichever is greater.
Meet and Confer. If the CONTRACTOR disputes CITY’s written response, or CITY fails to
respond within the time prescribed, the CONTRACTOR may so notify CITY, in writing, either
within 15 days of receipt of CITY’s response or within 15 days of CITY’s failure to respond within
the time prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for
settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand, CITY shall schedule a meet and
confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute.
Mediation. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference,
if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, CITY shall provide the CONTRACTOR
a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that
is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made
within 60 days after CITY issues its written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as
identified by CONTRACTOR in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with CITY
and CONTRACTOR sharing the associated costs equally. CITY and CONTRACTOR shall
mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has
been identified in writing unless the parties agree to select a mediator at a later time.
If the Parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each Party shall select a mediator and those
mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed
portion of the claim. Each Party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective
mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator.
For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not
limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party
or board assists the Parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an
evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.
Unless otherwise agreed to by CITY and CONTRACTOR in writing, the mediation
conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section
20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
The mediation shall be held no earlier than the date CONTRACTOR completes the Work
or the date that CONTRACTOR last performs Work, whichever is earlier. All unresolved
claims shall be considered jointly in a single mediation unless a new unrelated claim arises
after mediation is completed.
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Procedures After Mediation. If following the mediation, the claim or any portion remains in
dispute, CONTRACTOR must file a claim pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900)
and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910) of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code. For purposes of those provisions, the running of the period of time within
which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time CONTRACTOR submits his or her
written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time the claim is denied, including any period
of time utilized by the meet and confer conference or mediation.
Civil Actions. The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims
subject to this Section:
Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings,
the court shall submit the matter to non-binding mediation unless waived by mutual
stipulation of both parties or unless mediation was held prior to commencement of the
action in accordance with Public Contract Code section 9204 and the terms of these
procedures.. The mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both
parties of a disinterested third person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of
the submittal, and shall be concluded within 15 days from the commencement of the
mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good cause showing to the court.
If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant
to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil
Procedure, notwithstanding Section 1114.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act of 1986
(Article 3 (commencing with Section 2016) of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of Part 4 of the Code of
Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this subdivision consistent
with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the
Code of Civil Procedure, (A) arbitrators shall, when possible, be experienced in
construction law, and (B) any party appealing an arbitration award who does not obtain a
more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under that chapter,
also pay the attorney’s fees on appeal of the other party.
Government Code Claims. In addition to any and all contract requirements pertaining to
notices of and requests for compensation or payment for extra work, disputed work, claims
and/or changed conditions, CONTRACTOR must comply with the claim procedures set
forth in Government Code sections 900 et seq. prior to filing any lawsuit against the CITY.
Such Government Code claims and any subsequent lawsuit based upon the Government
Code claims shall be limited to those matters that remain unresolved after all procedures
pertaining to extra work, disputed work, claims, and/or changed conditions have been
followed by CONTRACTOR. If no such Government Code claim is submitted, or if any
prerequisite contractual requirements are not otherwise satisfied as specified herein,
CONTRACTOR shall be barred from bringing and maintaining a valid lawsuit against the
CITY. A Government Code claim must be filed no earlier than the date the work is
completed or the date CONTRACTOR last performs work on the Project, whichever occurs
first. A Government Code claim shall be inclusive of all unresolved claims unless a new
unrelated claim arises after the Government Code claim is submitted.
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Non-Waiver. CITY’s failure to respond to a claim from CONTRACTOR within the time
periods described in this Section or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Section
shall result in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. CITY’s failure to respond
shall not waive CITY’s rights to any subsequent procedures for the resolution of disputed
claims.
24. NON-DISCRIMINATION: Contractor represents that it is an equal opportunity employer
and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or other interests
protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non-discrimination shall include, but
not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer,
recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. A violation of this section
exposes CONTRACTOR to the penalties provided for in Labor Code Section 1735.
25. TERMINATION: This Contract may be terminated by CITY at any time, either with our
without cause, by giving CONTRACTOR three (3) days advance written notice. In the
event of termination by CITY for any reason other than the fault of CONTRACTOR, CITY
shall pay CONTRACTOR for all Work performed up to that time as provided herein. In
the event of breach of the Contract by Contractor, CITY may terminate the Contract
immediately without notice, may reduce payment to CONTRACTOR in the am ount
necessary to offset CITY’s resulting damages, and may pursue any other available recourse
against CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may not terminate this Contract except for
cause. In the event this Contract is terminated in whole or in part as provided, CITY may
procure, upon such terms and in such manner as it may determine appropriate, services
similar to those terminated. Further, if this Contract is terminated as provided, CITY may
require CONTRACTOR to provide all finished or unfinished documents, data, diagrams,
drawings, materials or other matter prepared or built by CONTRACTOR in connection
with its performance of this Contract.
26. ANTI-TRUST CLAIMS: This provision shall be operative if this Contract Agreement is
applicable to California Public Contract Code Section 7103.5. In entering into this Contract
Agreement to supply goods, services or materials, Contractor hereby offers and agrees to
assign to the Agency all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have
under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act
(Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and
Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the
Contract Agreement. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the
Agency tender final payment to Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the Parties.
27. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. This Contract and every provision herein is for the
exclusive benefit of the Contractor and the City and not for the benefit of any other party.
There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of the Contractor’s or the City’s
obligations under this Contract.
28. TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of the
Contract Documents.
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29. FORCE MAJEURE. If CONTRACTOR is delayed in the performance or progress of the
work by a Force Majeure Event, then the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to a time
extension, as provided in the contract documents, when the work stopped is on the critical
path and shall not be charged liquidated damages. Such a non-compensable adjustment
shall be CONTRACTOR’s sole and exclusive remedy for such delays and the
CONTRACTOR will not receive an adjustment to the contract price or any other
compensation. Contractor must submit a timely request in accordance with the
requirements of the contract documents. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that
materially affects a party’s performance and is one or more of the following: (1) Acts of
God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (2) terrorism or other acts of a
public enemy; (3) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation,
unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by
governmental authorities that are required for the work); (4) pandemics, epidemics or
quarantine restrictions; and (5) strikes and other organized labor action occurring at the
project site and the effects thereof on the work, only to the extent such strikes and other
organized labor action are beyond the control of CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors,
of every tier, and to the extent the effects thereof cannot be avoided by use of replacement
workers. For purposes of this section, “orders of governmental authorities,” includes
ordinances, emergency proclamations and orders, rules to protect the public health, welfare
and safety, and other actions of the City in its capacity as a municipal authority.
30. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW AND CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE. Each and
every provision of law required to be included in these Contract Documents shall be
deemed to be included in these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall comply with all
requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including,
but not limited to, the provisions of the California Labor Code and California Public
Contract Code which are applicable to this Work.
31. ACCEPTANCE OF FACSIMILE SIGNATURES. The Parties agree that this Contract,
agreements ancillary to this Contract, and related documents to be entered into in
connection with this Contract will be considered signed when the signature of a party is
delivered by facsimile transmission. Such facsimile signature will be treated in all respects
as having the same effect as an original signature.
32. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California, and exclusive venue for any action involving this Contract will be in Los
Angeles County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement with all the
formalities required by law on the respective dates set forth opposite their signatures.
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State of California
CONTRACTOR'S License No.
CONTRACTOR
By:
Date TITLE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
By:
Date MAYOR
ATTEST:
By:
Date CITY CLERK
CONTRACTOR'S Business Phone
Emergency Phone at which CONTRACTOR can be reached at any time: ( )
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
Date
713
Hermosa Avenue (13th Street to 14th Court)
Anticipated Sidewalk Panel & Curb Ramp Replacement
714
34th Street (Hermosa Avenue to Palm Drive)
Anticipated Sidewalk Panel Replacement
715
Valley Park Avenue (18th Street to End)
Anticipated Sidewalk Panel & Tree Replacement
716
11th Street (Beach Drive to Hermosa Avenue)
Portion of Anticipated Sidewalk Panel Replacement
717
Valley Drive (6th Street to 8th Street)
Anticipated Sidewalk Panel Replacement
718
Hermosa Avenue (10th Street to 14th Street)
Anticipated Tree Well Grate Installation
719
S Park Avenue (24th Place to 25th Street)
Anticipated Sidewalk Panel Grinding
720
City of Hermosa Beach
Staff Report
City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Staff Report
REPORT 23-0218
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTS FOR NAMING OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SPACE IN HONOR OF
JEFF DUCLOS AND JULIAN KATZ
(Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council consider designating a subcommittee to review two requests for the
naming of specified public facilities and outdoor space as follows:
1)Naming a bike corral located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public
Works Commissioner and bicycling advocate Julian Katz; and
2)Renaming the Hermosa Beach Community Garden in honor of former Mayor and
Councilmember Jeff Duclos.
Executive Summary:
At its September 28,2021 meeting,City Council adopted the Municipal Naming,Monument and
Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 1).The purpose of the policy,among other naming and sponsorship
activities,is to establish criteria and formal procedures for consideration of the naming of public
facilities and outdoor space.Staff recommends City Council proceed with the review procedure for
two pending requests initiated by City Councilmembers,which include the naming of a bike corral
located on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of late Public Works Commissioner and
bicycling advocate Julian Katz and the renaming of the Hermosa Beach Community Garden in honor
of former Mayor and Councilmember Jeff Duclos.
Background:
At its November 18,2019 meeting,under the “Other Matters”section of the agenda,City Council
directed staff to return to Council with an item to consider the creation of a Council subcommittee to
work with a Parks and Recreation Commission subcommittee on dedicating the Community Garden
at South Park in Councilmember Jeff Duclos’name.Given the absence of a formalized process or
policy for the naming of City facilities,staff subsequently returned to Council at its December 17,
2019 meeting with a recommendation that Council form a subcommittee to work with a subcommittee
of the Parks & Recreation Commission on the dedication process.
At its September 28,2021 meeting,City Council adopted the Municipal Naming,Monument,and
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At its September 28,2021 meeting,City Council adopted the Municipal Naming,Monument,and
Sponsorship Policy (Attachment 1).The purpose of the policy,among other naming and sponsorship
activities,is to establish criteria and formal procedures for consideration of the naming of public
facilities and outdoor space.
At the March 28,2023 City Council meeting,under the “Future Agenda Items”section of the agenda,
Councilmember Detoy made a motion,and three Councilmembers supported,directing staff to return
with an item regarding the naming of the Bike Corral at Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in honor of
late Commissioner and cycling advocate Julian Katz.
Past Board, Commission and Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
November 18, 2019 Under the “Other Matters” section of the agenda, City
Council directed staff to return to Council with an item to
consider the creation of a Council sub-committee to work
with a Parks and Recreation Commission sub-committee on
dedicating the Community Garden at South Park in
Councilmember Jeff Duclos’ name.
December 17, 2019 Absent of a formalized naming policy, staff retuned to City
Council with a recommendation that Council form a sub-
committee to work with a sub-committee of the Parks &
Recreation Commission on the dedication process.
September 28, 2021 City Council approved a final Municipal Naming, Monument
and Sponsorship Policy Guide.
March 28, 2023 Under the “Future Agenda Items” section of the agenda,
Councilmember Detoy made a motion and three Council
members supported directing staff to return with an item
regarding the naming of the Bike Corral at Hermosa Avenue
and 10th Street in honor of late Commissioner and cycling
advocate Julian Katz.
Discussion:
In accordance with the City’s Municipal Naming,Monument,and Sponsorship Policy Guide,staff
recommends Council consider designating a subcommittee consisting of two City Councilmembers to
provide a detailed analysis and recommendation regarding the two outstanding naming requests.
The Council may also direct any applicable Commission to also create a subcommittee to further
assist in the review.
The first request is to consider renaming the Hermosa Beach Community Garden at South Park in
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The first request is to consider renaming the Hermosa Beach Community Garden at South Park in
honor of former Mayor and Councilmember Jeff Duclos.An avid surfer and environmentalist,Duclos
was the leading voice who spearheaded the movement for a permanent community garden in
Hermosa Beach.Duclos served on the City Council between 2009 and 2019 and lived in Hermosa
Beach for 40 years before moving to San Diego County to be closer to his children and
grandchildren.
The second request is to consider naming the bike corral on Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street in
honor of late Public Works Commissioner and cycling advocate Julian Katz.A founding member and
past president of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition,Katz was instrumental in developing the South Bay
Bikeway Master Plan,which led to the construction of the region’s first sharrow lane on Hermosa
Avenue.Through his leadership,he helped unify the Cities of El Segundo,Hermosa Beach,
Manhattan Beach,Redondo Beach,Torrance,Lawndale,and Gardena to develop that plan,which
led to a $250,000 grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.As a result of the
Hermosa Avenue sharrows demonstration project,over 13.8 miles of sharrows and 40 miles of the
bikeways have been installed throughout the South Bay as part of the Bikeway Master Plan.
Should the Council choose to form a subcommittee to provide a detailed analysis and
recommendation regarding the two requests,the subcommittee(s)would subsequently present their
recommendations to the applicable body followed by the City Council for a formal review.
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 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policy:
·1.6 Long-term considerations.Prioritize decisions that provide long-term community benefit
and discourage decisions that provide short-term community benefit but reduce long-term
opportunities.
Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making processes.
Policy:
·2.6 Responsive to community needs.Continue to be responsive to community inquiries,
providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions.
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Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action to consider the creation of a City
Council subcommittee.The fiscal impact of implementing the two naming requests is unknown at this
time as each request for naming or placement of a monument or statue would have unique needs
and require different levels of support from the City.
Attachments:
1.Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Guide
2.Link to November 18, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
3.Link to December 17, 2019 City Council Staff Report
4.Link to September 28, 2021 City Council Staff Report
5.Link to March 28, 2023 City Council Meeting Video
Respectfully Submitted by: Sirinya Matute, Senior Management Analyst
Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager
Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director
Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager
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MUNICIPAL NAMING,
MONUMENT AND SPONSORSHIP
POLICY GUIDE
PUBLIC FACILITIES + OUTDOOR SPACES
MONUMENTS, STATUES + PUBLIC ART
EVENT + ACTIVITY SPONSORSHIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1
General Information ..................................................................................................... 1
Definitions ................................................................................................................... 1
Naming of Public Facilities + Outdoor Space ............................................................ 3
Purpose .................................................................................................................................. 3
Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................. 4
Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 4
Review Procedure ................................................................................................................. 5
Qualifying Names and Criteria............................................................................................. 6
Renaming .............................................................................................................................. 6
Monuments, Statues + Public Art ................................................................................. 7
Purpose .................................................................................................................................. 7
Guiding Principles .................................................................................................................. 7
Guidelines .............................................................................................................................. 8
Review Procedure ................................................................................................................. 9
Signage ........................................................................................................................ 10
Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship Quick Glance ........................... 11
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish criteria and formal procedures for
consideration of the naming of public facilities and outdoor space; the
placement of Monuments or Statues, public art, and memorial park benches; and
event and activity Sponsorships for the purpose of recognizing individuals, groups
or organization that have made a significant contribution to the City of Hermosa
Beach. This policy shall guide the City Council in its approval of these recognition
opportunities to ensure a thorough and formal review of each request.
This policy outlines criteria, conditions and procedures in order to maintain
integrity, encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public
investments, and to safeguard against unwanted commercialization of City
Assets. Consideration will include the specific name(s) of public facilities and
outdoor space; the specific placement of Statues and/or Monuments on City-
owned land; Sponsorship opportunities; and the duration of each of these
relationships.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Definitions
The following definitions will apply for the purpose of this policy:
City Assets: Tangible or intangible items of value that are owned or created
by the City including but not limited to both City facilities and City-owned
land.
City Facility (included in City Assets): Any part of real property or structure
owned by the City including, but not limited to parks, libraries, Recreational
Facilities buildings, parking facilities, interior or ancillary features that are a
part of, or within, a larger facility and other City facilities.
Civic Organizations: any local service club or association not organized for
profit but operated exclusively for education or charitable purposes.
Commission: Commission as defined by the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code Chapters 2.28; 2.32; 2.76 and 2.80.
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Donation or Gift: A monetary (cash) contribution, endowments, personal
property, real property, financial securities, equipment, in-kind goods or
services, or any other City Asset that the City has accepted and for which
the Donor has not received any goods or services in return.
Donor: A person or other legal entity that proposes or provides a Donation
to the City.
Funding: Financial or in-kind resource to provide Funding that might result
in Naming or Renaming.
Naming: The selection and approval by the city for the initial Naming of a
City Asset within the public right of way.
Monument or Statue: a structure erected to commemorate a famous or
notable person or event.
Renaming: The selection and approval by the City for a new name of an
existing City Asset.
Sign Ordinance: The City’s sign regulations contained in the Hermosa
Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.50.
Sponsorship: A contractual arrangement for a defined period of time
where a third party provides goods, services or financial contribution in
return for access to the commercial/marketing potential associated with
rights to be publicly denoted as being a sponsor of a city service, program,
event, activity or sub-component of a City Asset and/or rights for the
inclusion and public display of the third party’s name as part of the name
of a city service, program, event, activity or sub-component of a City Asset.
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NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES + OUTDOOR SPACE
Purpose
To establish formal policies as a guide to the City Council in considering
appropriate names for city-owned land, buildings, and facilities (City Asset);
whether, and under what circumstances, such land, building, and facilities should
be named or renamed in honor of an individual; and the duration of Naming
rights of City-owned land, buildings, and facilities.
This policy is in place to ensure the following:
• The Naming of public facilities and outdoor space enhances a sense of
community within the city.
• Parks and recreational areas are easily identified and located.
• Names given are consistent with the values and characteristics of the City
of Hermosa Beach.
• Assure the quality of the title/name, so that it will serve the purpose of the
city in a permanent manner.
• Encourage public participation and input in order to fully represent the best
interest of the area affected; and
• Encourage and recognize the dedication of lands, or Donations by
individuals or groups.
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Guiding Principles
In considering proposals for the Naming or Renaming of a city-owned public
facility or outdoor space, the city will consider whether the proposed name will:
• Engender a strong positive image consistent with the city’s goals and
values;
• Be appropriate relative to the City Asset’s location and/or history;
• Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations;
• Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued
importance to the city, community, region, or state;
• Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and
enhances the character and identity of the City Asset;
• Names that have recognizable geographic, topographic, or historical
significance associated with Hermosa Beach. In assessing this type of
name, the City Council will take into consideration the recommendations
from different bodies such as the Planning Commission or the Hermosa
Beach Historical Society.
• Have broad public support; and
• Not result in the excessive commercialization of the City Asset.
Guidelines
The City Council will consider requests for the Naming of public facilities and
outdoor space whether submitted by City Council members, city staff, city
agencies, Civic Organizations, or by members of the community.
City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named in honor of persons who
have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of Hermosa Beach
in an exceptional and distinguished manner; and where such action is warranted
by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major significance. In
assessing this honor, the City Council will take into consideration the
recommendations from different bodies such as the applicable City
Commission(s) or local interest groups.
City-owned land, buildings and facilities may be named after individuals or
families who have donated the land or funds for a capital project, particularly if
such Naming is set forth as a condition of the Donation. Additionally, the City
Council may approve the Naming of city-owned land, buildings or facilities based
on an organization or individual’s monetary contribution to the city for that
purpose. The funds from that contribution may be used for any purpose deemed
appropriate by the City Council unless there is a specified use as a condition of
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the contribution. The duration of the name is on a case -by-case basis at the
discretion of the City Council unless otherwise set forth as a condition of the
contribution approved by the Council.
The names of city-owned land, buildings and facilities shall not normally be
named in honor of individuals when they have previously been named for
another individual. However, if the Council deems it appropriate, they may vary
from the guideline on a case-by-case basis.
When appropriate, parks, trails and facilities can be named after predominant
geographical or physical features of the land. These may include natural features
or man-made features. Different sections of public facilities and outdoor space
may carry names that differ from that of the overall park or facility. This may
include the Naming of individual items in a park or facility such as a meeting room.
However, the guidelines outlined in this guide shall still apply in the selection and
adoption of the name.
Review Procedure
Consideration of requests for the Naming of public facilities and outdoor space
will include the following:
1. Submittal Request. Letter requests for Naming of City-owned land, buildings
and facilities shall be filed with the City Clerk. Letters shall include clear
justification for the request including qualifying information, as outlined
below.
2. Sub-committee Review. Upon review by the City Manager and if the
request warrants further investigation, it will be presented to the City
Council to consider designating a sub-committee consisting of two (2) City
Council Members to provide a detailed analysis and recommendation. The
Council may also direct any applicable Commission to also create a sub-
committee to further assist in the review.
3. Sub-committee(s) Recommendation. The sub-committee(s) will present
their recommendations to the applicable body followed by the City
Council for a formal review. If the Sub-committee recommends approval,
it will also provide a written statement to be preserved as to who the
individual is/was and why the naming is taking place.
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4. City Council Review. The City Council will make its determination as to the
Naming or Renaming of City-owned land, buildings, and facilities at
regularly scheduled meetings. The decision of the City Council will be final.
a. In the case the request is denied by the Council, no further action is
taken.
b. If the request is approved, staff will begin implementing the Naming
of the public facility or outdoor space through execution of a formal
agreement.
Qualifying Names and Criteria
The review and selection of names will follow an extensive and exhaustive review
of several factors. The following will be considered as part of this review:
• Geographical location of the facility or outdoor space including
descriptive names.
• An outstanding feature of the area (i.e. hill, vegetation).
• Commonly recognized subjects of historical significance such as an event,
person, group, culture, or place.
• A person or group who significantly contributed to the acquisition or
development of the park/facility.
• An individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the
park system as a whole or for the community as a whole.
• A person whose contribution or significant Gift is of a most extraordinary
nature.
• Parks and facilities that are donated to the city can be named by deed
restriction by the Donor.
Additionally, Naming may be considered based on the provision of significant
Funding that underwrites the cost of renovation or construction of city property.
Financial underwriting shall be broadly defined as substantial monetary
contributions that enable the City to acquire, maintain, and/or improve City
Assets. This may include monetary Gifts and/or grants that leverage federal, state
and local Funding for such projects or complete Donation of land.
Renaming
The intent of Naming a public facility or outdoor space is intended for permanent
recognition. Therefore, the Renaming of parks and facilities is strongly
discouraged. Requests for the Renaming or removal of the name of an already
named public facility or outdoor space will be subject to the most careful
examination so as not to diminish the original justification for the name or discount
the value of the prior contributors. Notwithstanding the preceding language, and
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unless restricted by an agreement with a Donor, City Council has complete
discretion to remove a name or rename a property
MONUMENTS, STATUES + PUBLIC ART
Purpose
To establish formal policies as a guide to the City
Council in considering the placement of a
Monument, Statue or public art on city-owned
land including city facilities and outdoor spaces;
whether and under what circumstances a
desired location would be best suited for the
placement of a Statue, Monument and/or
public art in honor of an individual or family; and
the duration of this placement of a Statue,
Monument and/or public art.
Memorial park benches are not included as part of this policy. These are
administered by the Public Works Department and should be contacted directly
for further details. The Community Development Department oversees
placement of Monuments, Statues and public art on private property.
Guiding Principles
In considering proposals for the placement of a Monument, Statue or public art
on city-owned land including City facilities and outdoor spaces, the city will
evaluate whether the Monument or public art piece:
• Engenders a strong positive image consistent with the city’s goals and
values;
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• Have historical, cultural, or social significance for future generations;
• Commemorate places, people, or events that are of continued
importance to the city, community, region, state, or nation;
• Have symbolic value that transcends its ordinary meaning or use and
enhances the character and identity of the City Asset;
• The location of the Monument, Statue or public art piece is significant in
some measurable way to the individual or image depicted;
• The individual or image depicted in the art piece have recognizable
geographic, topographic, or historical significance associated with
Hermosa Beach. In assessing this type of name, the City Council will take
into consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the
Planning Commission or the Hermosa Beach Historical Society.
• Have broad public support; and
• Not result in the excessive commercialization of the City Asset.
Guidelines
The City Council will consider placement of Statues, Monuments or public art
whether submitted by City Council members, city staff, city agencies, Civic
Organizations, or by members of the community.
Placement of a Statue, Monument or public art should have recognizable
geographic, topographic, or historical significance associated with Hermosa
Beach. In assessing this placement location, the City Council will take into
consideration the recommendations from different bodies such as the applicable
City Commission(s) or local interest groups. Placement may be in honor of persons
who have served the nation, the State of California and/or the City of Hermosa
Beach in an exceptional and distinguished manner; and where such action is
warranted by a contribution or service which is deemed to be of major
significance.
Placement of a Statue, Monument or public art in honor of a deceased person
shall generally not take place until after a minimum of one-year waiting period
unless the City Council determines that there are overriding considerations
deviating from this policy guideline. This policy guideline is not intended in any
way to reflect on the merits of any deceased individual who may have been a
prominent civic leader. However, it is felt appropriate to establish some type of
waiting period to ensure that an individual’s accomplishments or contributions will
stand the test of time; and that a decision shall not be made on an emotional
basis immediately following a person’s death.
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A Statue and/or Monument may be named after individuals or families who have
donated the land or funds for the capital project, particularly if such Naming is set
forth as a condition of the Donation. The City Council may approve the
placement of a Statue and/or Monument based on an organization or
individual’s monetary contribution to the city for that purpose. The funds from that
contribution may be used for any purpose deemed appropriate by the City
Council unless there is a specified use as a condition of the contribution. The
duration of the name is on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the City
Council unless otherwise set forth as a condition of the contribution approved by
the Council.
Review Procedure
Consideration of requests for the placement of a Monument, Statue or public art
on city-owned land including city facilities and outdoor spaces will include the
following:
1. Submittal of Request. Letter requests for Naming of City-owned land,
buildings and facilities shall be filed with the City Clerk. Letters shall include
clear justification for the request including qualifying information, as
outlined below.
2. Sub-committee Review. Upon review by the City Manager and if the
request warrants further investigation, it will be presented to the City
Council to consider designating a sub-committee consisting of two (2) City
Council Members to provide a detailed analysis and recommendation. The
Council may also direct any applicable Commission to also create a sub-
committee to further assist in the review.
3. Sub-committee(s) Recommendation. The sub-committee(s) will present
their recommendations to the applicable body followed by the City
Council for a formal review. If the Sub-committee recommends approval,
it will also provide a written statement to be preserved as to who the
individual is/was and why the naming is taking place.
4. City Council Review. The City Council will make its determination as to the
placement of a Statue, Monument or public art on city-owned land
including city facilities and outdoor spaces at regularly scheduled
meetings. The decision of the City Council will be final.
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a. In the case the request is denied by the Council, no further action is
taken.
b. If the request is approved, staff will begin implementing the Naming
of the public facility or outdoor space through execution of a formal
agreement.
Signage
Donor or Naming acknowledgement is permitted but must be approved by the
City Council prior to installation. This approval will include review of the size,
subject matter, overall sign design, materials, location and placement. Signage
shall comply with the Sign Ordinance (HBMC 17.50) and adhere to the City’s
official logo and branding guidelines. Additionally, the following criteria must also
be followed:
• Any physical form of recognition shall not interfere with visitor use or routine
operations.
• The form of any on-site recognition shall:
o Be of appropriate size and color within the design scheme of the
facility, Monument, Statue or public art piece;
o Not dominate the sign in terms of scale or color; and
o Not detract from surroundings or any interpretive messages.
The use of corporate logos and insignias on recognition signs will be considered
by the City Council for formal approval prior to installation.
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Municipal Naming, Monument and Sponsorship
Quick Glance
APPROVAL
NAMING OF PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND OUTDOOR
SPACES
City Council retains sole authority to name City-
owned land, buildings, and facilities.
PLACEMENT OF
MONUMENTS, STATUES, OR
PUBLIC ART
City Council retains sole authority to allow installation
of a Monument, Statue or public art to honor or
memorialize a person or family or to celebrate the
culture of the community.
SPONSORSHIP OF CITY
EVENT OR ACTIVITY
The City Manager retains authority to allow for the
Sponsorship of city operated programs. If deemed
necessary by the City Manager, the sponsorship
opportunity would be taken to the City Council for
final approval.
MEMORIAL BENCH
DONATION PROGRAM
The Public Works department accepts, reviews and
administers Memorial Bench Donation requests.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of April 25, 2023
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
Attachments:
Tentative Future Agenda Items
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Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of
of the Hermosa Beach City Council April 25, 2023
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
MAY 9, 2023 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 9, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING AYSO WESTERN STATE CHAMPIONS
RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK MAY 14–20, 2023
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
April 17, 2023
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of March 15, 2023 Human Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
March 2023
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Preparation of a Report for the
Annual Levy of Assessments Within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and
Street Lighting District During FY 2023-2024
Public Works Director Annual
Revised Award of Construction Contract for CIP 617 Civic Center Charging
Stations
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 6, 2023
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach,
California, Approving an Amendment to The Joint Powers Agreement with
The Los Angeles Regional Agency
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Apr. 12, 2023
Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach, California Increasing Parking Meter Rates and Finding the Same
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
Finance Director Council Direction
Mar. 28, 2023
Vacancies – Civil Service Board Upcoming Expiration of Terms City Clerk 4-Year Term
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Award of contract for updating the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Emergency Management
Coordinator
Staff Request
Mar. 14, 2023
Information Item on Federal Regulation and City Policy on Wireless
Facilities (supported by Detoy and Francois)
City Attorney/
Community Development Director
Council Direction
Mar. 28, 2023
Report on California AB43 - New Legislation Which Gives Cities
Throughout the State More Control Over Deciding How Speed Limits Should
be Set and Would Allow Local Government to Lower Speed Limits by 5
MPH (Analysis on What the City Can/Can’t do and When the City can do it),
(supported by Jackson, Massey and Detoy)
City Attorney Council Direction
Mar. 28, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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MAY 23, 2023 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
MAY 23, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION FROM MADD
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 21–27, 2023
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Revenue Report, Expenditure Report and CIP Report by Project for April
2023
Finance Director Ongoing
City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report for April 2023 City Treasurer Ongoing
Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing
Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of March 15, 2023
Public Works Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of May 16, 2023
Community Development Director Ongoing
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Quarterly Summary (3 rd Quarter for
FY 2022–23)
City Manager/Chris Cagle Quarterly
Approval of Special Event Long-term Agreements Community Resources Manager Staff Request
Dec. 19, 2022
Endorsement of Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Athens Services) Request
for an Annual Rate Adjustment to the Maximum Rates for Solid Waste
Services
Environmental Programs Manager Staff Request
Mar. 29, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
FISCAL YEAR 2023–2024 BUDGET STUDY SESSION
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING:
• Applicant Interviews for Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
• Applicant Interviews for Planning Commission
• Appointments to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
• Appointments to the Planning Commission
JUNE 13, 2023 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JUNE 13, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH IN HERMOSA BEACH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
May 2, 2023
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of April 19, 2023 Human Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
April 2023
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2023-2024
Adoption of Resolutions Regarding the Engineer’s Report and Setting July
11, 2023 for a Public Hearing
Public Works Director Annual
Adoption of the 2023-24 Appropriations List Finance Director Annual
2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), (Including Report
from Independent Auditors)
Finance Director Annual
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Finance Director Annual
First Reading - Ordinance to Amend the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
Section 17.04.040 and Chapter 17.21 Regarding ADUS And JAUDS
Community Development Director Staff Request
Apr. 13, 2023
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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NO MEETING JUNE 27, 2023
(DARK)
JULY 11, 2023 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL
DATE CLOSED SESSION
JULY 11, 2023 @ 6:00 PM
PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Police Chief Update
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Updates from City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittees and Standing Committee Delegates/Alternates
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing
Check Registers Finance Director Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
June 6, 2023
Community Resources Manager Ongoing
Action Minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of May 17, 2023 Human Resources Manager Ongoing
Los Angeles Fire Services and McCormick Ambulance Monthly Report for
May 2023
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Ongoing
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of June 20, 2023
Community Development Director Ongoing
Second reading of a Request for an Ordinance to Amend The Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code Section 17.04.040 and Chapter 17.21 Regarding ADUs and
JADUs.
Community Development Director Council Direction
Jun. 13, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM
Review Delinquent Solid Waste Collection (Refuse) Charges for
Consideration of Placing Said Charges on The Property Tax Rolls as a
Special Assessment Affecting Only Those Properties With Refuse Bills
Delinquent as if March 31, 2022
Environmental Programs Manager Annual
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District Fiscal Year 2023 -
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Public Works Director Annual
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL
Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing
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PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Update Personnel Policies Human Resources
Manager
Pending Labor
Negotiations/Meet & Confer
Process
Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources
Manager
This item will be addressed
through the creation of the
Volleyball Court Use Policy, to
be reviewed by City Council in
2023 (date to be determined)
Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst
Community Choice Aggregation Direction, Dec. 2016 Environmental
Programs Manager
PENDING NEW ITEMS STATUS /
TENTATIVE MEETING DATE
Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy
Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018
Community Resources
Manager
Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in
election authorization)
Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019
Public Works Director To be included in Revenue
Strategy Study Session (March
3, 2022). PW staff has funding
to prepare an assessment
adjustment study and will
advance that effort – it is
anticipated that the study will
take approximately 2 to 3
months to complete. If council
agrees to advance the
adjustment, it will need to go to
a city-wide ballot.
The annual assessment is
required to go to council each
year for approval and may need
to go to council separately
before the ballot vote. It was
last approved at the 7/13/2021
council meeting.
Pavement Condition Index Update
Initiated by: Staff Request Sept. 23, 2019
Public Works Director The new pavement
management plan report is
being prepared and is
anticipated to be completed in
approximately 2 to 3
months. PW staff will prepare
a staff report with the updated
document and have our
consultant available to present
the item to council.
Public Records Request Guidelines
Initiated by: Staff Request Oct. 14, 2019
City Clerk
Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Waiting for State to review
proposed language changes
Return to Council to discuss a full ban on tobacco sales and to include all
available data related to other communities who have adopted complete bans
Initiated by: Council Direction Jan. 28, 2020
Community
Development Director
Staff to work with BCHD to
consider appropriate timing to
return to consider a full ban
Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo
Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020
City Attorney The City will develop a
licensing agreement for
commercial uses of the City
logo as part of a comprehensive
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Administrative Memorandum
(AM) on City Branding and
Logo Use by City Staff. City
staff will begin drafting the
AM after finalizing the City’s
style guide and filing its “Intent
to Use” trademark application
for the City logo with the
USPTO. As part of developing
a Licensing Agreement for the
Commercial Use of the City
Logo, staff will establish a
process for reviewing and
handling these requests. This
process will likely include the
negotiation of royalties and as
well as the preparation of a
staff report to obtain Council
approval to enter into the
agreement. Only once after the
City receives the issuance of a
Notice of Allowance from the
USPTO can it begin approving
applications for commercial
uses of the logo.
Follow-up on Mayor’s Pledge
Initiated by: Council Direction August 25, 2020
City Manager’s
Office/Police Chief
Pending proposal from Sunny
Lee
Ordinance to regulate nuisance Outdoor Lighting
Initiated by: Staff Request June 3, 2021
Community
Development Director
Council referred to Planning
Commission at June 2021
meeting, tentatively scheduled
for Planning Commission,
February 2022
An Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adding Chapter
12.42 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to require property owners to
repair the sidewalk area abutting their real property
Initiated by: Staff Request June 12, 2021
City Attorney
Update on single use plastics ordinance and resources needed to meet
compliance (Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Environmental Program
Manager
PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones
(Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson)
Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021
Community
Development
Director/Environmental
Program Manager
The next update to City
Council will be in 2026
Authorize the SBCCOG to contract for alert and warning services through
Everbridge and Alert South Bay on behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach
Initiated by: Staff Request January 27, 2022
Emergency
Management
Coordinator
Consideration of Non-Profit Grant Program
Initiated by: Council Direction March 9, 2022
Deputy City Manager
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