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September 10, 2024 | Regular Meeting
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Post-Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Closed Session - 5:00 PM and Open Session - 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 CITY COUNCIL Dean Francois, Mayor Rob Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Justin Massey, Councilmember Karen Nowicki, City Treasurer APPOINTED OFFICIALS Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Patrick Donegan, City Attorney EXECUTIVE TEAM Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Carrie Tai, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Paul LeBaron, Police Chief Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0204 or at cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting. PARTICIPATION AND VIEWING OPTIONS Hermosa Beach City Council meetings are open to the public and are being held in person in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Public comment is only guaranteed to be taken in person at City Hall during the meeting or prior to the meeting by submitting an eComment for an item on the agenda. As a courtesy only, the public may view and participate on action items listed on the agenda via the following: Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89968207828? pwd=bXZmWS83dmxHWDZLbWRTK2RVaUxaUT092 • Phone: Toll Free: (833) 548 0276; Meeting ID: 899 6820 7828, then #; Passcode: 472825 • Comment: Submit an eComment no later than three (3) hours before the meeting start time.• Supplemental Email: Supplemental emails are available for agenda items only and must be sent to cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov. Supplemental emails should indicate the agenda item and meeting date in the subject line and must be received no later than three (3) hours before the meeting start time. Emails received after the deadline but before the meeting ends will be posted to the agenda the next business day. • Please be advised that while the City will endeavor to ensure these remote participation methods are available, the City does not guarantee that they will be technically feasible or work all the time. Further, the City reserves the right to terminate these remote participation methods (subject to Brown Act restrictions) at any time and for whatever reason. Please attend in person or by submitting an eComment to ensure your public participation. Similarly, as a courtesy, the City will also plan to broadcast the meeting via the following listed mediums. However, these are done as a courtesy only and not guaranteed to be technically feasible. Thus, in order to guarantee live time viewing and/or public participation, members of the public shall attend in Council Chambers. Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 8 and Frontier Channel 31 in Hermosa Beach • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityofHermosaBeach90254 • Live Stream: www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda • If you experience technical difficulties while viewing a meeting on any of our digital platforms, please try another viewing option. View City Council staff reports and attachments at www.hermosabeach.gov/agenda. Page 2 of 862 Pages 1.CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM 2.ROLL CALL 3.PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 4.RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4.a Closed Session Minutes Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on August 13, 2024. 4.b 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. (2 cases) Name of Case: Wilson v. City of Hermosa Beach Case No.: 23-169609 a. Name: J. Frederich Case No.: AC519762 b. 4.c Conference with Legal Counsel—Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation. (1 case) 5.OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM 6.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7.ROLL CALL 8.CLOSED SESSION REPORT 9.ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS 10.APPROVAL OF AGENDA This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items. Recommended Action: To approve the order of the agenda. Councilmember Massey requested to pull item 15 k and 15 m pulled for separate discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested to pull 15 g. Page 3 of 862 11.PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 21–27, 2024 AS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK 12.CITY MANAGER REPORT 10 12.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE 12.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE 13.PUBLIC COMMENT 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, 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 two minutes per speaker and shall only be taken from those present in City Council Chambers. No remote public comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time. No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment 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. 14.CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 14.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES 15.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 provided a separate public comment period. Recommended Action: To approve the consent calendar with the exception of items 15.k, 15.m, and 15.g. Page 4 of 862 15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. 15.b CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-058 13 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting. 15.c VACANCIES—PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS - 24-CCO-057 24 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Public Works Commission vacancies for four-year terms ending October 31, 2028; and 1. Schedule the presentation of applicants and applicant interviews on or before the October 22, 2024 regular meeting, with the option to make an appointment on the same date. 2. 15.d UPCOMING VACANCY—REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD - 24-CCO-056 30 (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for one Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control Board representative for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026; and 1. Schedule the presentation of applicants for applicant interviews on or before the November 12, 2024 regular meeting. 2. 15.e CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-019 41 (Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers. 15.f REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2023–24 TO FY 2024–25, APPROVAL OF RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS - 24-AS-020 86 Page 5 of 862 (Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Approve the reappropriation of $431,095 in the General Fund from the FY 2023–24 to the FY 2024–25 Budget (Attachment 1); and 1. Approve revenue revisions related to the reappropriations (Attachment 2). 2. 15.g ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2024 - 24-CDD-046 96 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of August 20, 2024. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Jackson requested to bring item 7.b under City Council's jurisdiction for deliberation. 15.h PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 24-CDD- 047 107 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the October 15, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. 15.i LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCEMONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2024 - 24-CMO-037 109 (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the July 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. 15.j ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP32 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM— MUNICIPAL PROGRAM - 24-CMO-036 123 (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Adopt a resolution approving the execution of a transfer agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) and the City of Hermosa Beach, Agreement No, 2024MP32 Safe, Clean Water Program—Municipal Program; and 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to2. Page 6 of 862 attest to the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. 15.k APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG- TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAY AT THE BEACH EVENTS FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN - 24-CR-014 143 (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council consider approving the initiation of long- term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open, authorizing staff to proceed with drafting the terms and conditions for Council's future consideration and approval. 15.l SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY - 24-CMO-033 234 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). 15.m APPROVAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE BY THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 - 24-PD-004 304 (Police Chief Paul LeBaron) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Review and renew Ordinance No. 22-1446 (Attachment 1), an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach adopting a Military Use Equipment Policy, in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. 1. Receive and file the Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) Annual Military Equipment Report (Attachment 2), in compliance with Assembly Bill 481, governing the use of military equipment by HBPD. 2. 16.PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a RE-ADOPTION OF THE 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY - 24-CDD-045 328 CEQA: DETERMINE THAT THE REVISIONS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND LAND USE ELEMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution to approve General Plan Amendment (GPA) 23-01 consisting of revisions to the previously- adopted 2021–2029 Housing Element and associated changes to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and determine that the revisions Page 7 of 862 to the Housing Element are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment 1). 17.MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a SIDE LETTERS TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE (PAE) MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNREPRESENTED GROUP REPORT - 24-AS- 024 653 (Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Professional and Administrative Employees Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1); 1. Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Management Employees Group Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 2); and 2. Approve the Resolution and Amendment to the Unrepresented Group Report (Attachment 3). 3. 17.b DISCUSSION OF UPDATING THE CITY’S PARKING IN-LIEU FEE - 24-CDD-048 683 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Discuss a possible increase to the City’s parking in-lieu fees to reflect the true cost of providing additional parking; and 1. Provide staff direction on parking in-lieu fees, annual escalation, and criteria for evaluating requests. 2. 17.c CITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN AND PROTOCOLS UPDATE - 24- CMO-032 786 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Approve modifications to the Public Information and Communications Plan with the following changes: Remove strike through on page 6 "and Communications Subcommittee" and add language regarding "time permitting"; On page 7, the language should read, "Individual City Council members should refrain from direct contact with media prior to or following a City Council decision. Members may direct inquiries to the recorded meeting video, meeting minutes, or PIO." and remove "Alert Southbay" with "General Alerting System." 17.d DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 24- 820 Page 8 of 862 CMO-034 (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: Designate a voting delegate and an alternate for the League of California Cities General Assembly taking place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center; and 1. Provide direction to the voting delegate and alternate regarding the City’s position on the League of California Cities General Assembly Resolution (Attachment 2). 2. 18.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. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-035 855 Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information. 19.PUBLIC COMMENT This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under the first public comment opportunity because there were too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was exhausted. 20.ADJOURNMENT Page 9 of 862 CITY MANAGER UPDATE September 10, 2024 Page 10 of 862 Update for September 10, 2024 •Concert Series –9/15 •Coastal Cleanup Day –9/21 •Fall Paper Shredding & Compost Giveaway –9/21 •Dog License Renewals •Recognizing September as National Preparedness Month Page 11 of 862 Stay Connected •Keep in touch with the latest City news and happenings around Hermosa Beach Page 12 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CCO-058 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting. Attachment: August 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 13 of 862 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 13, 2024 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Mayor Dean Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Rob Saemann, Councilmember Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson Members Absent: Councilmember Justin Massey Staff Present: City Manager Suja Lowenthal, City Attorney Patrick Donegan, Deputy City Manager Angela Crespi, Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland, City Clerk Myra Maravilla, Community Development Director Carrie Tai, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Paul LeBaron, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Captain Landon Phillips, Captain Eric Cahalan, Deputy City Clerk Reanna Guzman _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Francois called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Myra Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Massey absent. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Francois opened public comment. No public comment was provided. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. 4.a Closed Session Minutes 4.b Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation 4.c Existing Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Page 14 of 862 2 Mayor Francois called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Hallett. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Maravilla announced a quorum, noting Councilmember Massey absent. 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Donegan provided the Closed Session report. No reportable action was taken. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Francois announced Movies at the Beach on September 7th and 14th after sundown and the Hermosa Beach Open on September 7th. Mayor Francois requested updated voting procedures be implemented. Councilmember Jackson provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. City Attorney Patrick Donegan provided information regarding Robert's Rules of Order. Councilmember Detoy provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments regarding proposed voting procedures. Councilmember Jackson provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To maintain the current voting procedure since the implementation of eScribe. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Abstained (1): Mayor Francois Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Page 15 of 862 3 To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING CAPTAIN DOROTHY SCHEID ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY Police Chief Paul LeBaron provided a presentation recognizing Captain Dorothy Scheid for her years of service. Mayor Francois provided a presentation. Joey Apodaca from Congressman Ted Lieu's office presented Captain Scheid with a certificate. City Manager Lowenthal presented Captain Scheid with a mini surfboard. A last call was reproduced in the Council Chambers honoring Captain Scheid. Captain Scheid shared a few words. Chief LeBaron and Captain Phillips presented a retired badge, certificate, and street sign to Captain Sheid. 11.b HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROVIDES FIESTA HERMOSA RECAP Outgoing Chamber President Jessica Accamando introduced incoming Chamber President Michelle Crispin. A presentation recapping Fiesta Hermosa was provided by Director of Membership and Operations Millie Martinez. Outgoing Chamber President Accamando thanked the City Council for their partnership in this event. 12. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Lowenthal provided the City Manager Report. 12.a PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided an update on various Public Works projects. Page 16 of 862 4 Mayor Francois asked various questions about street resurfacing priorities. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions about an illegal tree removal incident on Loma Drive. Director SanClemente provided information. Councilmember Jackson asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information about the siren alert system. 12.b POLICE CHIEF UPDATE No Police Chief update was provided. 13. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Francois opened public comment. The following public comment was provided. In Person Public Comment: • Bill Hallett • Michael Kuehl • Diana Mausser • Gia Humelbaugh • Matt McCool 14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Mayor Francois provided comments regarding the illegal tree removal on Loma Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments regarding the illegal tree removal on Loma Drive. Councilmember Jackson provided various comments and provided an update on his attendance to have a post office renamed after U.S Marine Corps Private First Class, James Anderson. 14.a UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Mayor Francois participated in the Triathlon awards, National Night Out, and attended the Beach Cities Health District Volunteer Recognition Brunch. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann invited the community to the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association Annual Gala on October 5th at 3 p.m. at St. Cross Episcopal Church. Page 17 of 862 5 Mayor Francois and Mayor Pro Tem Saemann participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association. Councilmember Detoy and his daughter attended various National Night Out events. An announcement was made that Dustin Roberto, an LA County Firefighter, passed away. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Francois voicing a no vote on item 15. h. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 15.a CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-054 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the minutes for the Monday, July 15, 2024 Special Meeting, Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Special Meeting, and the Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Regular Meeting. Motion Carried 15.b 2024 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - 24-CCO-053 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To adopt Resolution No. RES-24-7451 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-016 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To ratify the following check registers. Page 18 of 862 6 Motion Carried 15.d ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 2, 2024 - 24-CR-012 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 2, 2024. Motion Carried 15.e LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCEMONTHLY REPORT FOR JUNE 2024 - 24-CMO-028 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the June 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report. Motion Carried 15.f APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH STAFFORD HR CONSULTING FOR INTERIM HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT - 24-CMO-027 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to the agreement with Stafford HR Consulting to provide interim Human Resources support, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $70,000, for a total of $100,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.h APPOINTMENTS TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - 24-CCO-055 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To review the applications of Anne Williams, Doug Collins, and Ira Ellman; and consider appointing to the Civil Service Board Anne Williams and Doug Collins to terms ending July 15, 2028, and Ira Ellman to a term ending July 15, 2027. Page 19 of 862 7 Motion Carried 15.i ACTION MINUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETING - 24-AS- 017 Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To receive and file the action minutes of the Civil Service Board meeting of June 18, 2024. Motion Carried 15.g REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2024 GALA - 24-CMO-030 Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested item 15.g. be pulled for separate discussion. City Manager Lowenthal provided information about the sponsorship donation to Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala. The donation request was included in the 2024-25 budget approved by the City Council. Virtual Public Comment: • Kent Allen • Craig Cadwallader Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve a sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2024 Gala. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS Page 20 of 862 8 17.a CREATION OF AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE GREENBELT PEDESTRIAN TRAIL - 24-CR-011 Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided information. Virtual Public Comment: • Craig Cadwallader • John Burry Mayor Pro Tem Saemann shared interest in serving on the subcommittee and shared information about his work on ADA accessibility. Councilmember Detoy provided information. Councilmember Jackson expressed interest in supporting Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Detoy to serve on the subcommittee to consider renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson To apppoint Mayor Pro Tem Saemann and Councilmember Detoy to a subcommittee to explore renaming the Greenbelt Pedestrian Trail in honor of individuals who have been advocates for accessibility in the City with the addition of two members from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 17.b APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH STARCHASE - 24-PD-003 Captain Cahalan provided a staff report. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann asked various questions. Councilmember Detoy asked various questions. Page 21 of 862 9 Virtual Public Comment: • Anthony Higgins Mayor Francois asked various questions. Captain Cahalan provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Moved by: Councilmember Detoy Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source three-year contract with StarChase to purchase GPS Tags for Public Safety System for a total contract amount of $61,710 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF), approved in the Fiscal Year 2024– 25 Budget. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 17.c APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 24-CDD-034 Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided a presentation. Mayor Francois asked various questions. Director Tai and City Manager Lowenthal provided information. Mayor Pro Tem Saemann provided various comments. Councilmember Detoy provided comments. Virtual Public Comment: • Laura Pena • Anthony Higgins Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Saemann To approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for staff augmentation services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $85,000, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of Page 22 of 862 10 $115,000; and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney. Ayes (4): Mayor Francois, Mayor Pro Tem Saemann, Councilmember Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Absent (1): Councilmember Massey Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Saemann requested support for an item to have the Public Works Commission initiate the review of fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to the Council for discussion and deliberation. Mayor Francois and Councilmember Detoy provided support for this item. 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-031 19. PUBLIC COMMENT 20. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Page 23 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CCO-057 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council VACANCIES—PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Public Works Commission vacancies for four-year terms ending October 31, 2028; and 2. Schedule the presentation of applicants and applicant interviews on or before the October 22, 2024 regular meeting, with the option to make an appointment on the same date. Executive Summary: The Public Works Commission has three positions set to expire on October 31, 2024. Staff requests Council direction to begin the application process to fill the positions for the new term ending October 31, 2028. Staff requests Council direction to begin the application process to fill the two positions for the new term beginning on November 1, 2024. Background: In accordance with Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.80, the Public Works Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council for staggered four-year terms. Members of the Public Works Commission shall be qualified electors of the City to be considered for a position on the Commission. Key duties of the Public Works Commission are to review and make a recommendation to the City Council on all capital improvement program projects, assist with developing and updating design guidelines for public improvements, and other matters referred to the Commission by the City Council, as outlined in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 2.80. The Public Works Commission meets regularly in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Page 24 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 Discussion: Following established procedures, staff requests City Council direction to advertise for three Public Works Commission positions set to expire on October 31, 2024. A notice inviting applications would be placed on the City’s website, social media pages, and bulletin board; sent to residents who signed up for e-notifications; and published in the local newspaper. If so directed, the City Clerk would prepare a notice for physical posting and publication in the local newspaper on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Based on the advertising date, staff would set an application filing deadline of 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Applications from interested parties would be presented on October 22, 2024 to the City Council at a special meeting on or before the next regular agenda. Appointments can be made by the City Council at the same meeting. Three appointments to the Public Works Commission would be for the terms ending October 31, 2028. 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. Policies: 1.1 Open meetings. Maintain the community’s trust by holding meetings in which decisions are being made, that are open and available for all community members to attend, participate, or view remotely. 1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision making process. 1.7 Diversity of representation. Strive to reflect a comprehensive cross- section of the community in appointments to Commission and Advisory Committees. Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making process. Policies: 2.3 Public participation guidelines. Establish parameters for and guidelines to ensure public participation is promoted through diverse methods. 2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquires, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions. Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost of one publication in the local newspaper is $200. Funds are available in the City Clerk's Fiscal Year 2024–25 Budget. Page 25 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 Attachment: Application for Boards and Commissions Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 26 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION Name of Board/Commission Name Address Email Occupation/Profession Employer Name & Address Phone Number REFERENCES (Please List Three References) Personal: Professional: Other: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE (Past and Present) Why do you wish to serve on the Board/Commission? Which duties and responsibilities of the Board/Commission are important to you and why? Last Updated 03/22/2023 Page 1 of 3 - Select Board/Commission - Page 27 of 862 Do you have any current or past obligations or responsibilities, which could be construed as a conflict of interest with the position you are applying for? If yes, please explain below: Please add your education, employment, memberships, past activities, or other experience you feel qualifies you to serve on the Board/Commission. Page 2 of 3 - Select - Page 28 of 862 Do you foresee any scheduling problems that might cause you to miss meetings? How long have you lived in Hermosa Beach? Additional comments: I have read the roles and responsibilities of the Board/Commission I am applying for. If required, I will submit proof of my voter registration status at the time I submit my application (voterstatus.sos.ca.gov). I understand a resume must be submitted to the city clerk's office at the time I submit my application to be considered for the position. Signature: Date: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/city-officials/boards-commissions Page 3 of 3 Board/Commission Meeting Location Meeting Schedule Building Board of Appeals City Council Chambers Second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. This five-member board provides reasonable interpretations of the Building Code [HBMC 15.04.020] Civil Service Board City Council Chambers Third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. This five-member board serves as the City’s Review Board pertaining to personnel functions and Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including review and approval of job specifications and eligibility lists [HBMC 2.76.060-2.76.090]. Parks, Recreation & Community Advisory Commission City Council Chambers First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. This five-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Community Resources Department; cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups on the advancement of sound leisure, cultural, social services and educational programming; provides guidance and approvals for City special events; and formulates policies on the services, programs and lease agreements of the Department, subject to approval of the City Council [HBMC 2.28]. Planning Commission City Council Chambers Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (in December meeting is on the second Monday) This five-member commission is governed in all respects and performs duties as prescribed by applicable state and local laws. The primary purpose of the Commission is to maintain and enhance the environment of the community, which entails advance or long-range planning (updating of the General Plan and specific elements), current planning (short-range projects), and land use controls (administering to the code and review of all subdivisions and zoning petitions). The Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on all matters pertaining to zoning, conditional use permit process, etc. [HBMC 2.32]. Public Works Commission City Council Chambers Third Wednesday of odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at 7 p.m. The duties of this five-member commission are to review and make recommendations to the City Council on all capital improvement program projects, assist with developing and updating design guidelines for public improvements and other matters referred to the Commission by the City Council [HBMC 2.80]. - Select - Page 29 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CCO-056 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council UPCOMING VACANCY—REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD (City Clerk Myra Maravilla) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Direct staff to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for one Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control Board representative for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026; and 2. Schedule the presentation of applicants for applicant interviews on or before the November 12, 2024 regular meeting. Executive Summary: Incumbent Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control Board representative Jim Fasola has a term that is set to expire on December 31, 2024. Staff requests Council direction to begin the application process to fill the position for the new term beginning on January 1, 2025. Background: The Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District (District) was formed in 1944 and consisted of only five square miles. Over the next 72 years, there have been numerous annexations into the District. Currently, the District covers over 720 square miles, contains 23 cities and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles, and provides services for over 4,600,000 people. This makes the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District the second largest vector control district in the State of California by population served. The District includes the cities of Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Culver City, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Hidden Hills, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, the westerly portion of Los Angeles City, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Monica, Torrance, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles. The District is governed by a Board of Trustees (Attachment 2). Each city and county within the boundaries of the District has a right to appoint a representative to the Board. Page 30 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 The Board of Trustees establishes District policies and makes budget decisions including that of the salaries and benefits of all District employees. Individual Trustees cannot act independently to change policies, guidelines, or budget items including salaries and benefits. All policy, guideline, and budget changes must be an act of the full Board at a scheduled and publicly posted meeting of the Board of Trustees. The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held once every two months on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the District's headquarters located at 6750 Centinela Avenue, Culver City. There are a total of six meetings per year (January, March, May, July, September, and November). Each city and county within the boundaries of the District has a right to appoint a representative to the Board. A Trustee must be a resident and an elector (registered to vote) of the city from which they are appointed. Discussion: The City Council may direct the City Clerk to advertise and request applications for the position. Procedures would be similar to advertising and requesting applications for Board or Commission seats. A notice inviting applications would be placed on the City’s website, social media pages, and bulletin board; sent to residents who signed up for e-notifications; and published in the local newspaper. If so directed, the City Clerk would prepare a notice for physical posting and publication in the local newspaper on September 19, 2024. Based on the upcoming term expiration, staff would set an application filing deadline of 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Applications from interested parties would be presented on or before the regular meeting of November 12, 2024. An appointment can be made by the City Council at the same meeting. The appointment would be for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026. 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. Policies: 1.1 Open meetings. Maintain the community's trust by holding meetings in which decisions are being made, that are open and available for all community members to attend, participate, or view remotely. 1.4 Consensus oriented. Strive to utilize a consensus-oriented decision-making process. Page 31 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 1.7 Diversity of representation. Strive to reflect a comprehensive cross-section of the community in appointments to Commission and Advisory Committees. Goal 2. The community is active and engaged in decision-making process. Policies: 2.3 Public participation guidelines. Establish parameters and guidelines to ensure public participation is promoted through diverse methods. 2.6 Responsive to community needs. Continue to be responsive to community inquiries, providing public information and recording feedback from community interactions. Fiscal Impact: The estimated cost of one publication in the Easy Reader is $200. Funds are available in the City Clerk's Fiscal Year 2024–25 Budget. Other than the cost of advertising in the local newspaper, there are no fiscal impacts to the City associated with the recommended action. Trustees, who attend the regularly scheduled meetings, are compensated an in-lieu travel expense of $100 per meeting by the District. By law, Trustees must attend the meeting to receive this compensation. If additional meetings are necessary during the month, no additional compensation is awarded. No Trustee can receive more than $100 per month for serving on the Board regardless of the number of meetings. Attachments: 1. Application for Boards and Commissions 2024 2. Trustee Information Sheet Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 32 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATION Name of Board/Commission Name Address Email Occupation/Profession Employer Name & Address Phone Number REFERENCES (Please List Three References) Personal: Professional: Other: COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SERVICE (Past and Present) Why do you wish to serve on the Board/Commission? Which duties and responsibilities of the Board/Commission are important to you and why? Last Updated 03/22/2023 Page 1 of 3 - Select Board/Commission - Page 33 of 862 Do you have any current or past obligations or responsibilities, which could be construed as a conflict of interest with the position you are applying for? If yes, please explain below: Please add your education, employment, memberships, past activities, or other experience you feel qualifies you to serve on the Board/Commission. Page 2 of 3 - Select - Page 34 of 862 Do you foresee any scheduling problems that might cause you to miss meetings? How long have you lived in Hermosa Beach? Additional comments: I have read the roles and responsibilities of the Board/Commission I am applying for. If required, I will submit proof of my voter registration status at the time I submit my application (voterstatus.sos.ca.gov). I understand a resume must be submitted to the city clerk's office at the time I submit my application to be considered for the position. Signature: Date: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/city-officials/boards-commissions Page 3 of 3 Board/Commission Meeting Location Meeting Schedule Building Board of Appeals City Council Chambers Second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. This five-member board provides reasonable interpretations of the Building Code [HBMC 15.04.020] Civil Service Board City Council Chambers Third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. This five-member board serves as the City’s Review Board pertaining to personnel functions and Civil Service Rules and Regulations, including review and approval of job specifications and eligibility lists [HBMC 2.76.060-2.76.090]. Parks, Recreation & Community Advisory Commission City Council Chambers First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. This five-member commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the Community Resources Department; cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups on the advancement of sound leisure, cultural, social services and educational programming; provides guidance and approvals for City special events; and formulates policies on the services, programs and lease agreements of the Department, subject to approval of the City Council [HBMC 2.28]. Planning Commission City Council Chambers Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (in December meeting is on the second Monday) This five-member commission is governed in all respects and performs duties as prescribed by applicable state and local laws. The primary purpose of the Commission is to maintain and enhance the environment of the community, which entails advance or long-range planning (updating of the General Plan and specific elements), current planning (short-range projects), and land use controls (administering to the code and review of all subdivisions and zoning petitions). The Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on all matters pertaining to zoning, conditional use permit process, etc. [HBMC 2.32]. Public Works Commission City Council Chambers Third Wednesday of odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at 7 p.m. The duties of this five-member commission are to review and make recommendations to the City Council on all capital improvement program projects, assist with developing and updating design guidelines for public improvements and other matters referred to the Commission by the City Council [HBMC 2.80]. - Select - Page 35 of 862 Board of Trustees Governance The District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each city and county within the boundaries of the District may appoint a single representative to the Board. A Trustee must be a resident and an elector (registered to vote) of the city from which he/she is appointed. The Board of Trustees establishes District policies and makes budget decisions including that of the salaries and bene ts of all District employees. Individual Trustees cannot act independently to change policies, guidelines or budget items including salaries and bene ts. All policy, guideline, and budget changes must be an act of the full Board at a scheduled and publicly posted meeting of the Board of Trustees. Trustees* Calabasas James R. Bozajian Culver City Jay Garacochea Hermosa Beach James Fasola Lawndale Pat Kearney Lomita James Gazeley Malibu Barbara Barsocchini UU aa Page 36 of 862 Inglewood Cheryl Matthews Manhattan Beach Wayne Powell Palos Verdes Estates Bill Ailor Rancho Palos Verdes Barbara Ferraro Redondo Beach Mary Drummer Rolling Hills Estates Steven Zuckerman Santa Monica Nancy Greenstein West Hollywood Chad Blouin *The District also includes the westerly portion of Los Angeles City and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles. Board Meeting Schedule The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are held once every two months on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the District’s headquarters located at 6750 Centinela Avenue, Culver City. There are a total of six meetings per year (January, March, May, July, September, November). In accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, members of the Board of Trustees shall serve without compensation. Trustees who attend the scheduled meetings receive an allowance in lieu of expenses not to exceed $100 per month. If additional meetings are necessary during a given month, Trustees receive no additional allowance. 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Page 39 of 862 Los Angeles County West Vector Control District 6750 Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 Map / Get Directions Contact Us Governance The District is governed by a Board of Trustees. Each city council and county board of supervisors within the boundaries of the District may appoint one representative each to the Board. This is an example of government by local representation. Board Meetings Starting in January of each year, Board meetings are held every second month on the second Thursday of that month. Latest Board Agenda July 11, 2024 (PDF) All Agendas & Minutes About the District Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved. Page 40 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-AS-019 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CHECK REGISTERS (Administrative Services Director Viki Copeland) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council ratify the following check registers. Attachments: 1. Check Register 8/1/2024 2. Check Register 8/8/2024 3. Check Register 8/14/2024 4. Check Register 8/21/2024 Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 41 of 862 Page 42 of 862 Page 43 of 862 Page 44 of 862 Page 45 of 862 Page 46 of 862 Page 47 of 862 Page 48 of 862 Page 49 of 862 Page 50 of 862 Page 51 of 862 Page 52 of 862 Page 53 of 862 Page 54 of 862 Page 55 of 862 Page 56 of 862 Page 57 of 862 Page 58 of 862 Page 59 of 862 Page 60 of 862 Page 61 of 862 Page 62 of 862 Page 63 of 862 Page 64 of 862 Page 65 of 862 Page 66 of 862 Page 67 of 862 Page 68 of 862 Page 69 of 862 Page 70 of 862 Page 71 of 862 Page 72 of 862 Page 73 of 862 Page 74 of 862 Page 75 of 862 Page 76 of 862 Page 77 of 862 Page 78 of 862 Page 79 of 862 Page 80 of 862 Page 81 of 862 Page 82 of 862 Page 83 of 862 Page 84 of 862 Page 85 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-AS-020 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM FY 2023–24 TO FY 2024–25, APPROVAL OF RELATED REVENUE REVISIONS Administrative Services Director, Viki Copeland Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Approve the reappropriation of $431,095 in the General Fund from the FY 2023– 24 to the FY 2024–25 Budget (Attachment 1); and 2. Approve revenue revisions related to the reappropriations (Attachment 2). Executive Summary: Budget reappropriation requests for FY 2023–24 total $431,095. Staff recommends Council reappropriate this amount to FY 2024–25. Totals by fund are highlighted in the attachments. Background: Reappropriations Budget appropriations for FY 2023–24 expired on June 30, 2024. Equipment and supplies or services must have been received by June 30 in order to be charged to the FY 2023–24 Budget. Some departments have items or services that were budgeted in FY 2023–24 but were not delivered or completed by year end. In these cases, unspent amounts for those items or projects need to be reappropriated, since they were not included in the FY 2024–25 Budget. In the case of Capital Improvement Projects, unspent funds are added to any amounts appropriated in the FY 2024–25 Budget, as necessary. The amount of prior year funding that would be left at year-end FY 2023–24 is estimated for FY 2024–25 Budget purposes. If expenditures are higher than estimated for FY 2023–24, the FY 2024–25 would be reduced. If expenditures are less in FY 2023–24, the amount for 2024–25 would be increased if the project is ongoing, as reflected in Attachment 1. Projects not completed in FY 2023–24 and not budgeted in FY 2024–25 would be carried forward into FY 2024–25. Page 86 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 Revenue Revisions Related to Reappropriations For projects funded by grants, if amounts are reappropriated, the revenue estimate needs to be budgeted as well (Attachment 2). Conversely, if more funds are spent in the previous year, grant revenue estimated for FY 2024–25 would be reduced. Analysis: The FY 2024–25 budgetary accounts would be revised to reflect the attached reappropriations and related revenue (Attachments 1 and 2). All changes reflected in this agenda item would be reflected in the September reports including Revenue, Expenditures, and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Report by Project. General Plan Consistency: PLAN Hermosa, the City’s long range planning document, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017, and envisions a future where “Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be; a place where our beach culture, strong sense of community, and commitment to sustainability intersect.” One of the guiding principles to achieve the vision is to make decisions and take actions that help contribute to the City’s economic and fiscal stability. Other relevant General Plan policies are listed below: Goal 1. First class, well maintained, and safe recreational facilities, parks, and open spaces. Policy: 1.1 Facility upgrades. Improve and upgrade park and open space facilities on a regular basis. Goal 2. Abundant parks, open space, and recreational facilities to serve the community. Policy: 2.6 Investment and maintenance. Prioritize the investment and maintenance of existing facilities prior to development and expansion of new facilities. Infrastructure Element Goal 1. Infrastructure systems are functional, safe, and well maintained. Policy: 1.2 Priority investments. Use City Council established priorities and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to identify and allocate funding for projects identified in the infrastructure plan. Public Safety Element Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors. Policy: Page 87 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 5.2 High level or response. Achieve optimal utilization of allocated public safety resources and provide desired levels of response, staffing, and protection within the community. Fiscal Impact: Attachment 1 shows the recommended amounts for reappropriation from each fund. Appropriations in the General Fund would increase by $431,095 in the FY 2024–25 Budget due to the requested reappropriations. There are sufficient funds available from the prior year to cover the reappropriation requests in the General Fund and other funds. Attachments: 1. Budget Reappropriations from 2023–24 2. Revenue Related to Budget Reappropriations Respectfully Submitted by: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 88 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION General Fund (001) City Clerk Contract Services/Private 001-1121-4201 4,400$ The records management project is still in progress. Equipment More Than $1,000 001-1121-5402 6,335$ Funds were approved at mid-year FY 2023-24 to upgrade the Spectrum Public, Educational, and Governmental (PEG) channel to High Definition. The project is still in progress and is anticipated to be completed in FY 2024-25. City Manager Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 30,000$ Ongoing project for sales tax education. Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 12,198$ Ongoing project for Lot B evaluation. Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 100,000$ The City-wide internal audit program was not started in FY 2023-24. Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 6,100$ The logo and branding program was not started in FY 2023-24. Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 7,500$ Printing Services for City Branding and Shop Hermosa was not started in FY 2023-24. Equipment More Than $1,000 001-1201-5402 30,128$ Bard Trailer furniture was ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-1228-4201 4,390$ Ongoing Local Hazard Mitigation Grant. This is the City match required by the grant. Finance Administration Contract Services/Private 001-1202-4201 7,250$ Ongoing user fee study to be completed in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-1201-4201 358$ Remaining funds for any audit review questions related to the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey (GADCS). Police Department Safety Gear 001-2101-4350 3,605$ Department is waiting on filters ordered in FY 2023-24. Community Development Contract Services/Private 001-4201-4201 1,619$ Ongoing consultant work to assist with plan check services. Public Works Contract Services/Private 001-3104-4201 5,125$ Paint truck sprayer ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-3104-4201 1,939$ Reflective yellow and white sheeting ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024- 25. Contract Services/Private 001-3104-4201 4,645$ Blank regulatory signs ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-3104-4201 9,198$ Ongoing consultant work for the local roadway safety plan update. Contract Services/Private 001-4202-4201 11,313$ Ongoing consultant work for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund and project administration. Contract Services/Private 001-4202-4201 27,250$ Ongoing consultant work for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) external funding opportunities. Contract Services/Private 001-4204-4201 26,000$ Painting of City Hall to occur in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-4204-4201 9,700$ Painting of Community Services Building to occur in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-4601-4201 50,990$ South Park Air Conditioner (AC) Split to occur in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-6101-4201 974$ Skatepark Windscreens ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Attachment 1 Page 1Page 89 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION Contract Services/Private 001-6101-4201 7,652$ Play Shades for South Park playground ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024- 25. Equipment More Than $1,000 001-6101-5402 2,632$ Memorial bench ordered in FY 2023-24 but to be received in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 001-6101-4201 59,794$ The Edith Rodaway Fence Repairs was not started in FY 2023-24. TOTAL GENERAL FUND (001)431,095$ LIGHTING/LANDSCAPING DISTRICT FUND (105) Public Works Contract Services/Private 105-2601-4201 10,397$ Ongoing consultant work for the Street Lighting/Landscaping District Fund engineers report. TOTAL LIGHTING/LANDSCAPING DISTRICT FUND (105)10,397$ GAS TAX FUND (115) CIP Projects CIP 105 Annual Street Improvements (New) 115-8105-4201 30,400$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 112 Annual City Sidewalk Improvements 115-8112-4201 4,800$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 143 PCH Mobility Improvement Project 115-8143-4201 8,296$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 191 Annual Street Improvements 115-8191-4201 4,686$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. TOTAL GAS TAX FUND (115)48,182$ AB939 FUND (117) City Manager Contract Services/Private 117-5301-4201 136,000$ Funds to purchase the 130 trash receptacles for use on City Right-of-Way in FY 2024- 25. TOTAL AB939 FUND (117)136,000$ TYCO FUND (122) CIP Projects CIP 417 Storm Drain Improvements 122-8417-4201 62,977$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 503 City Park Lighting Conceptual Design 122-8503-4201 50,000$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 623 Pier Structural Inspections and Evaluation 122-8623-4201 17,100$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. Attachment 1 Page 2Page 90 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION CIP 629 Municipal Pier Structural Assessment and Repairs 122-8629-4201 2,380$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. CIP 692 14th Street Beach Restroom Improvements 122-8692-4201 281,766$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements 122-8699-4201 38,400$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL TYCO FUND (122)452,623$ PARK / REC FACILITY TAX FUND (125) CIP Projects CIP 603 South Park Slope, Irrigation & Landscape Improvements 125-8603-4201 43,066$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 619 Kelly Courts Improvements 125-8619-4201 24,600$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL PARK / REC FACILITY TAX FUND (125)67,666$ MEASURE R FUND (147) CIP Projects CIP 105 Annual Street Improvements 147-8105-4201 12,000$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 194 Annual Striping Improvements 147-8194-4201 51,507$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL MEASURE R FUND (147)63,507$ MEASURE M FUND (148) CIP Projects CIP 105 Annual Street Improvements 148-8105-4201 13,800$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL MEASURE M FUND (148)13,800$ MEASURE W FUND (149) CIP Projects CIP 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street 149-8164-4201 18,478$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 438 Stormwater Dry Wells 149-8438-4201 23,310$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL MEASURE W FUND (149)41,788$ GRANTS FUND (150) Attachment 1 Page 3Page 91 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION City Manager Contract Services/Private 150-1228-4201 8,670$ Ongoing Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant. CIP Projects CIP 185 ADA Improvements PCH 2nd & 21st 150-8185-4201 35,047$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. TOTAL GRANTS FUND (150)43,717$ SEWER FUND (160) Public Works Contract Services/Private 160-3102-4201 2,109$ Battery pack ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 160-3102-4201 2,700$ Ongoing consultant work for engineers report sewer levy charge. CIP Projects CIP 421 Annual Sewer Improvements Phase II 160-8421-4201 191,825$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 423 Annual Sewer Improvements 160-8423-4201 20,346$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 692 14th Street Beach Restroom Improvements 160-8692-4201 8,088$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL SEWER FUND (160)225,068$ STORM DRAINS FUND (161) Public Works Contract Services/Private 161-3109-4201 750$ SmartCover sensor for Pier Outfall is awaiting permit from LA County before installation. CIP Projects CIP 417 Storm Drain Improvements 161-8417-4201 68,302$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 422 Annual Storm Drain Improvements - 5th Street Greenbelt 161-8422-4201 13,171$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 424 Annual Storm Drain Improvements - Bard Street 161-8424-4201 (44,035)$ Reduce budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to increases in project expenditures at year end. CIP 682 Parking Lot D Improvements 161-8682-4201 23,668$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements 161-8699-4201 5,496$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL STORM DRAINS FUND (161)67,352$ RTI TIDELANDS FUND (191) Attachment 1 Page 4Page 92 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION CIP Projects CIP 629 Municipal Pier Structural Assessment and Repairs 191-8629-4201 4,422$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. TOTAL RTI TIDELANDS FUND (191)4,422$ CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (301) CIP Projects CIP 109 Utility Box Wrappings 301-8109-4201 (1,500)$ Reduce budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to increases in project expenditures at year end. CIP 111 Gateway and Wayfinding Signs Conceptual Design 301-8111-4201 (1,123)$ Reduce budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to increases in project expenditures at year end. CIP 417 Storm Drain Improvements Various Locations 301-8417-4201 5,834$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. CIP 502 Greenbelt Pedestrian Trial 301-8502-4201 14,667$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 538 Citywide Park Master Plan 301-8538-4201 (21,620)$ Reduce budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to increases in project expenditures at year end. CIP 603 South Park Slope, Irrigation & Landscape Improvements 301-8603-4201 291,033$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 605 City Facilities Condition and Needs Assessment 301-8605-4201 (8,838)$ Reduce budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to increases in project expenditures at year end. CIP 616 Bard Trailer Improvements 301-8616-4201 4,692$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. CIP 617 Civic Center Charging Stations 301-8617-4201 39,733$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 619 Kelly Courts Improvements 301-8619-4201 38,339$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 620 City Wide Roof Repair 301-8620-4201 13,600$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 669 City Park Restrooms & Renovations 301-8669-4201 6,639$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. CIP 682 Parking Lot D Improvements 301-8682-4201 32,800$ Project will be completed in FY 2024-25. CIP 689 Clark Building Renovations 301-8689-4201 18,562$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. CIP 699 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements 301-8699-4201 150,970$ Increase budget carry forward from FY 2023-24 due to actual expenditures less than anticipated. TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (301)583,788$ EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (715) City Clerk Contract Services/Private 715-1121-4201 5,000$ Record Center furniture, computer scanner and printer needed to print and generate box labels were delayed in FY 2023-24. Replacement to be completed in FY 2024-25. Information Technology Attachment 1 Page 5Page 93 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 1 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION Contract Services/Private 715-1206-4201 8,400$ Ongoing consultant work to assist with the City electronic timesheet project. Contract Services/Private 715-1206-4201 36,675$ Migration to Microsoft/OneDrive project was delayed in FY 2023-24. Project is expected to be completed in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 715-1206-4201 16,500$ Funds were budgeted in FY 2023-24 to implement cybersecurity services. The project was delayed to prioritize projects to replace critical network infrastructure. Contract Services/Private 715-1206-4201 10,000$ Funds were budgeted in FY 2023-24 to upgrade the panic button system. The project was delayed but is expected to be completed in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 715-1206-4201 10,000$ Funds were reappropriated in FY 2023-24 for the RFP Development/Service Review for the IT managed services contract. The project was placed on hold to evaluate improvements in service. Equipment More Than $1,000 715-1206-5402 2,284$ UPS device was ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Equipment More Than $1,000 715-1206-5402 5,000$ Ongoing purchase for additional IT equipment needed for the Bard Trailer. Equipment More Than $1,000 715-1206-5402 40,000$ Ongoing Windows Server refresh project. This project is expected to be completed in FY 2024-25. Equipment More Than $5,000 715-1206-5405 80,033$ The Dell VxRail Replacement was listed on the communications equipment schedule to be replaced FY 2022-23. This replacement has been delayed to allow for more time to plan for what the replacement will be. Police Vehicles 715-2101-5403 292,532$ Purchase of Chevy EV Blazers is still in process as manufacturer is still building the vehicles. Vehicles 715-2101-5403 19,438$ Outfitting of equipment for Ford Interceptor and Lightning still in progress. Vehicles 715-2101-5403 161$ Department is waiting on camera mounts ordered in FY 2023-24. Vehicles 715-2101-5403 2,143$ PD Vehicle Wraps ordered in FY 2023-24 but received in FY 2024-25. Vehicles 715-2101-5403 24,011$ Outfitting of equipment for second Ford Lighting still in progress. Community Services Equipment Less Than $1,000 715-3302-5401 16,820$ Ongoing upgrade costs for Ticket Pro Mobile hardware. Equipment Less Than $1,000 715-3302-5401 54,823$ Department is waiting on parking meters ordered in FY 2023-24. Equipment More Than $1,000 715-3302-5402 21,332$ Outfitting of Public Address Systems and outfitting equipment for three vehicles still in progress. Public Works Contract Services/Private 715-4204-4201 1,172$ Window tint for City Yard & City Hall was not started in FY 2023-24 but completed in FY 2024-25. Contract Services/Private 715-4204-4201 18,500$ PDK Keyless door locks to occur in FY 2024-25. TOTAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND (715)664,824$ Attachment 1 Page 6Page 94 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2023-24 REVENUE RELATED TO BUDGET REAPPROPRIATIONS Attachment 2 FUND/DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT #AMOUNT EXPLANATION GRANTS FUND (150) City Manager CalOES Grant - Local Hazard Mitigation 150-3758 8,670$ Reappropriate grant revenue related to the ongoing Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant. CalTrans Cooperative Agreement for CIP 185 150-3973 35,047$ Reappropriate grant revenue related to the CIP 185 for ADA Improvements on PCH. TOTAL GRANTS FUND (150)43,717$ Attachment 2 Page 1Page 95 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CDD-046 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 2024 (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of August 20, 2024. Attachment: Planning Commission Action Minutes Regular Meeting of August 20, 2024 Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, Community Development Director Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 96 of 862 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 20, 2024 Open Session 7:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Pedersen called the session to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Patrick Donegan. 3. ROLL CALL Administrative Assistant Melanie Hurtado announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Recommendation: To approve the order of the agenda. A voice vote was taken on this item. Motion: To approve the order of the agenda Members Present: Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, and Commissioner Peter Hoffman Page 97 of 862 2 Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Stephen Izant Motion Carries 5. PUBLIC COMMENT o In-Person Public Comment: 1. Robin Adler (on behalf of Richard DiGiorgio) 2. M. Scott Shields 3. Teri Jones 4. Kate Kurz 5. Karl Kurz 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Recommendation: To approve the consent calendar. 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2024 - 24-CDD-037 Motion: To approve the consent calendar, including the amended action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of July 16, 2024. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Stephen Izant Motion Carries 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.a REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-13 TO ALLOW A 7,214-SQUARE-FOOT PRESCHOOL WITH OUTDOOR PLAY AREA AT 210 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 7 ZONE (continued from 5/21/24) - 24-CDD-043 Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided a presentation. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Ayes (45): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Ayes (4): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Abstained (1): Vice Chair Kate Hirsh Page 98 of 862 3 Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Izant declared that he received over thirty direct emails; spoke to the applicant twice (both times were inconsequential) and declared that he and Commissioner Flaherty conducted approximately six hours of observations out in the field in relation to this project. Commissioner Hoffman and Commissioner Hirsh both declared they have driven by the project site and had inconsequential communications with applicants as well as received email comments from citizens. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Izant and Commissioner Flaherty provided two handouts to Planning Commissioners and public attendees. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Applicants Stephanie and Amir Caspian provided comments. Applicant Amir Mikhail provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. o In-Person Public Comment: 1. Katie Seaman 2. Josh Krasnegor 3. Pete Broussinos 4. Amy Santa Cruz o Virtual Public Comment: 5. Bernie Sentianin 6. Anthony Higgins 7. Craig Rogers 8. Dan Seaman 9. Cynthia Furnberg Page 99 of 862 4 10. Mike Treidl 11. Michael Glasman 12. Isa Amir Mikhail provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Consultant Bernie Sentianin provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Amir Mikhail provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Page 100 of 862 5 Commissioner Izant provided comments. Amir Mikhail provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Motion: To direct Staff to return with a resolution to memorialize the denial of a request for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 23-13) to operate a preschool and daycare with an outdoor playground at 210 Pacific Coast Highway, stating that the Commission was unable to make finding related to the amount of off-street parking facilities, distance to the proposed use, the precautions taken by the owner or operator to ensure compatibility to nearby uses; the relationship between traffic/streets and children with regard to the circulation and drop off, and the relationship volume of traffic to street size. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Ayes (3): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Noes (2): Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, and Commissioner Stephen Izant Motion Carries Chairperson Pedersen called for a break at 9:55 p.m. The meeting re- commenced at 10:03 p.m. Chairperson Pedersen requested agenda Item 7.c to be moved up on the agenda to be heard before agenda item 7.b. 7.c REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (APE) 24- 01 TO EXPAND ALCOHOL TASTINGS TO FULL-SERVICE AT 302 PIER AVENUE; EXPAND ON-SALE ALCOHOL TO OUTDOORS. - 24-CDD-044 Planning Manager Oropeza presented a presentation. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh declared that she did have a conversation with the applicant. Page 101 of 862 6 Applicants Kathy and Jeff Knoll provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Planning Manager provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. o In-Person Public Comment: 1. Jessica Accamando 2. Barbara Ellman 3. John Burry 4. Matt Sieger 5. Rob Antrobius o Virtual Public Comment: 6. Dan Seaman 7. Laura Pena Commissioner Izant provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. A voice vote was taken on this item. Motion: To approve Staff recommendation to adopt amended Resolution No. 24-15 approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment (APE) 24-001 to Page 102 of 862 7 expand the on-sale beer and wine service in conjunction with an existing market at 302 Pier Avenue and to expand the use to operate at 1326-1328 Monterey Boulevard for on-sale service subject to conditions; and to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA). The amendment is to add the following language to section 1.A(4) and B.2, "...or unless permitted in the public right-of-way by any applicable city process or permit." Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Stephen Izant A voice vote was taken on this item. Ayes (5): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carries 7.b REQUEST FOR A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP) 24-10 TO ALLOW THE RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING CITY-OWNED SURFACE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 14TH STREET AND MANHATTAN AVENUE IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2). - 24-CDD-038 Interim AssistantContract Planner Kaneca Pompey provided a presentation. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Interim AssistantContract Planner Pompey provided comments. Planning Manager Oropeza provided comments. Public Works Consultant John Oskoui provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Environmental Analyst Program Manager Krauss provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Commented [AO1]: Should the minutes follow the actual order of themeeitng? If yes, this should come after 7.c Page 103 of 862 8 Environmental Program Manager Analyst Krauss provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. o In-Person Public Comment: 1. Joe Bailey 2. David Grethen Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. City Attorney Donegan provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. Chairperson Pedersen provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Commissioner Flaherty provided comments. A voice vote was taken on this item. Motion: To approve staff recommendation to adopt resolution 24-16 approving Precise Development Plan 24-10, subject to conditions; and to determine the project is categorically exempt from CEQA. A voice vote was taken on this item. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Commissioner Michael Flaherty Ayes (4): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Noes (1): Commissioner Stephen Izant Motion Carries 8. STAFF ITEMS 8.a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT Director Tai reported on that one of the first major steps in the Civic Facilities Assessment is the community engagement portion, which includes providing updates to the City's Bboards and Commissions. As part of the overall community engagement, Council has secured the services of Lee Andrews to put together a community engagement plan which will be rolling out in the next couple of months. Some of the major components are Page 104 of 862 9 previewing the City facilities including City Hall, the Police Station, Community Center, and the City Yard. City Council authorized an informal Civic Facilities Advisory Committee and they are currently reviewing applications. The City is actively reviewing opportunities for revenue generation and costing that can be facilitated by City properties, including parking Lots A and C in the Downtown area of Hermosa. Community Development is working to fill Sstaff vacancies and have been immersed in recruiting activities. Once fully staffed, the dDepartment will continue the long-term zoning ordinance updates. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Hoffman provided comments. Vice Chair Hirsh provided comments. Director Tai provided comments. Commissioner Izant provided comments. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA - 24-CDD- 035 A voice vote was taken on this item. Motion: To receive and file the September 17, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. A voice vote was taken on this item. Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chair Kate Hirsh Ayes (5): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carries 11. PUBLIC COMMENT 12. ADJOURNMENT A voice vote was taken on this item. Motion: To adjourn until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 17, 2024. A voice vote was taken on this item. Page 105 of 862 10 Moved by: Commissioner Peter Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chair Kate Hirsh Ayes (5): Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Chairperson David Pedersen, Vice Chair Kate Hirsh, Commissioner Stephen Izant, and Commissioner Michael Flaherty Motion Carries The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Pedersen at 12:20 a.m. Page 106 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CDD-047 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the October 15, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda. Attachment: Planning Commission October 15, 2024 Tentative Future Agenda Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, Community Development Director Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Formatted: Centered Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 2.5" Page 107 of 862 C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\1692292763\1692292763,,,Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for October 2024.docx Revised 09/05/2024 4:09 PM Tentative Future Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION City of Hermosa Beach October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Project Title Public Notice Meeting Date 3415 Palm Drive 5-Unit Project, Precise Development Plan (Public Hearing) 10/5/24 10/15/24 138 1st Street Conditional Use Permit for a two-unit Condominium (Public Hearing) 10/5/24 10/15/24 301 Pier Avenue Conditional Use Permit for, Recoverie Wellness Studio, an “assembly hall use” (Public Hearing) 10/5/24 10/15/24 Zoning Code Study Session (Staff Item) 10/5/24 10/15/24 Upcoming and Pending Projects Tri-Annual Review – Public Hearing in November 2024 Page 108 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-037 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCEMONTHLY REPORT FOR JULY 2024 (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the July 2024 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. The following report provides details regarding services provided for the month of July 2024. Background: At the February 11, 2020 Council meeting, City Council requested monthly reports on the City Council agenda under consent calendar. Monthly reports began to appear commencing with the July 14, 2020 City Council agenda. The enclosed report reflects the services for July 2024. Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions Meeting Date Description February 11, 2020 (Regular Meeting) City Council requested monthly reports on the City Council agenda under consent calendar. July 14, 2020 (Regular Meeting) Monthly reports began on City Council consent agenda. Page 109 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 Discussion: The July 2024 monthly report provides an overview of services provided by LACoFD and McCormick Ambulance (Attachment —July 2024 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 July 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 for 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. Page 110 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 The July 2024 call transfer report provided by LACoFD indicates that there were no calls with a transfer time longer 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 EMTs 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 July 2024, McCormick Ambulance responded to 80 calls for services within the City of Hermosa Beach. The July 2024 report indicated that four 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 four delayed Code 3 calls, the average response time was nine (9) minutes, fifty-one (51) seconds with the longest single response time at ten (10) minutes, twenty-one (21) seconds. There was one delayed Code 2 response in July 2024. 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. For the one delayed Code 2 call, the response time was twenty-one (21) minutes, thirty-eight (38) seconds. Staff reviewed the July 2024 McCormick Ambulance monthly report. The following outlines the reasons for the delayed responses: Multiple Calls: (5) The dispatch center received multiple calls at the same time. 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 75 calls in July 2024, patients were provided timely life-saving emergency Page 111 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 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. Attachment: Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report—July 2024 Respectfully Submitted by: Maurice Wright, Emergency Management Coordinator Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 112 of 862 E100 S100 Total FIRE, EXPLOSION 111 ‐ Building fire 1 1 0.32% FIRE, EXPLOSION Total 1 1 0.32% RESCUE, EMS 300 ‐ Rescue, emergency medical call (EMS) call, other 19 15 34 10.83% 311 ‐ Medical assist, assist EMS crew 9 8 17 5.41% 320 ‐ Emergency medical service, other 3 2 5 1.59% 321 ‐ EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 89 75 164 52.23% 370 ‐ Electrical rescue, other 1 1 0.32% RESCUE, EMS Total 121 100 221 70.38% HAZARDOUS CONDITION 412 ‐ Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)1 1 0.32% HAZARDOUS CONDITION Total 1 1 0.32% GOOD INTENT CALL 600 ‐ Good intent call, other 30 15 45 14.33% 611 ‐ Dispatched & cancelled enroute 31 13 44 14.01% GOOD INTENT CALL Total 61 28 89 28.34% FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL 700 ‐ False alarm or false call, other 1 1 0.32% FALSE ALARM, FALSE CALL Total 1 1 0.32% SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE 900 ‐ Special type of incident, other 1 1 0.32% SPECIAL OR OTHER INCIDENT TYPE Total 1 1 0.32% Grand Total *186 128 314 100.00% Note: Data based on Fireview report ‐ apparatus 2024 YTD240731. *Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024 Incident Type UNIT RESPONSES Percentage 8/15/2024Page 113 of 862 DAY OF THE WEEK E100 S100 Total Sunday 20 13 33 Monday 31 17 48 Tuesday 32 19 51 Wednesday 21 13 34 Thursday 28 22 50 Friday 29 24 53 Saturday 25 20 45 Grand Total*186 128 314 Note: Data based on Fireview report ‐ apparatus 2024 YTD240731. *Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024 UNIT RESPONSES ‐ 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 E100 S100 8/15/2024Page 114 of 862 TIME OF THE DAY E100 S100 Total 00:00:00 TO 00:59:59 5 3 8 01:00:00 TO 01:59:59 5 3 8 02:00:00 TO 02:59:59 5 2 7 03:00:00 TO 03:59:59 4 3 7 04:00:00 TO 04:59:59 2 2 4 05:00:00 TO 05:59:59 2 2 4 06:00:00 TO 06:59:59 7 5 12 07:00:00 TO 07:59:59 8 8 16 08:00:00 TO 08:59:59 9 7 16 09:00:00 TO 09:59:59 6 2 8 10:00:00 TO 10:59:59 7 5 12 11:00:00 TO 11:59:59 11 9 20 12:00:00 TO 12:59:59 14 9 23 13:00:00 TO 13:59:59 12 6 18 14:00:00 TO 14:59:59 9 10 19 15:00:00 TO 15:59:59 9 8 17 16:00:00 TO 16:59:59 10 7 17 17:00:00 TO 17:59:59 14 8 22 18:00:00 TO 18:59:59 8 6 14 19:00:00 TO 19:59:59 9 8 17 20:00:00 TO 20:59:59 8 4 12 21:00:00 TO 21:59:59 8 5 13 22:00:00 TO 22:59:59 4 2 6 23:00:00 TO 23:59:59 10 4 14 Grand Total*186 128 314 Note: Data based on Fireview report ‐ apparatus 2024 YTD240731. *Units responses in and outside the City of Hermosa Beach. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HERMOSA BEACH FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024 UNIT RESPONSES ‐ 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 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 8/15/2024Page 115 of 862 Ad Hoc Report: Name: Report Date: Description: Seizure Date Seizure Time ALI City Answer Secs Call Type ID ALI Class 07/02/2024 03:50:11.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/02/2024 18:20:19.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/02/2024 20:57:01.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/03/2024 10:52:17.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/03/2024 14:22:43.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/04/2024 03:03:06.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 07:54:26.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 12:25:42.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 14:11:02.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 17:13:52.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 17:14:36.000 HERMOSA BEACH 24 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 17:16:14.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 20:55:42.000 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2 07/04/2024 21:12:42.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/05/2024 01:42:45.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/05/2024 09:00:35.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/05/2024 11:10:10.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/05/2024 19:01:31.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/06/2024 17:16:42.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/07/2024 10:50:09.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/07/2024 10:54:09.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/07/2024 12:37:59.000 HERM BCH 28 911 Calls WPH2 07/08/2024 02:28:28.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/08/2024 14:01:55.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD 07/08/2024 20:53:52.000 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2 07/08/2024 22:42:54.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/09/2024 06:28:19.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/09/2024 08:10:11.000 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2 07/09/2024 20:50:48.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/10/2024 19:14:51.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/11/2024 03:07:16.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/11/2024 19:40:03.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/11/2024 19:44:22.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/11/2024 22:11:24.000 HERMOSA BEACH 24 911 Calls WPH2 07/12/2024 08:23:50.000 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2 07/12/2024 14:48:59.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/13/2024 07:02:36.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/13/2024 11:26:51.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP Los Angeles County Fire Hermosa Call Answer Time 8/21/2024 July 2024 Page 116 of 862 07/13/2024 11:38:18.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/13/2024 11:38:22.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/13/2024 17:34:16.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD 07/14/2024 08:42:53.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/14/2024 22:05:05.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls RESD 07/15/2024 18:51:00.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/16/2024 08:18:14.000 HERMOSA BEACH 3 911 Calls WPH2 07/16/2024 08:44:23.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/16/2024 13:37:21.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/17/2024 18:55:33.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/18/2024 07:53:12.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/18/2024 19:15:06.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/18/2024 20:44:15.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/19/2024 04:29:15.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/19/2024 15:01:05.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls W911 07/19/2024 21:01:56.000 HERMOSA BEACH 16 911 Calls WPH2 07/19/2024 21:36:40.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/20/2024 14:35:24.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/20/2024 14:35:45.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/20/2024 14:41:53.000 HERM BCH 1 911 Calls WPH2 07/20/2024 17:09:25.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/21/2024 00:11:54.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/22/2024 01:27:59.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/22/2024 07:55:19.000 HMB 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/23/2024 09:31:30.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/23/2024 12:08:23.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/23/2024 21:43:30.000 HERM BCH 35 911 Calls WPH2 07/25/2024 07:15:05.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/25/2024 19:12:29.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/25/2024 23:00:54.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 11:15:02.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 11:16:14.000 HERM BCH 15 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 11:18:30.000 HERM BCH 16 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 13:59:24.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 14:59:53.000 HERM BCH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/26/2024 23:28:44.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/27/2024 18:40:41.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/28/2024 04:33:39.000 HERM BCH 3 911 Calls WPH2 07/28/2024 08:02:44.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls VOIP 07/28/2024 19:08:15.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/28/2024 19:14:27.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/29/2024 01:25:54.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/29/2024 13:12:52.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 07/29/2024 16:06:51.000 HERMOSA BEACH 2 911 Calls WPH2 Page 117 of 862 McCormick Ambulance July 2024 Total Number of Dispatched Calls Dispatched Calls Totals Transported 80 Canceled 79 Grand Total 159 50%50% Transports Canceled Page 118 of 862 McCormick Ambulance July 2024 Calls Per Day of the Week Day of the Week Completed Canceled Total Sunday 8 12 20 Monday 9 12 21 Tuesday 15 14 29 Wednesday 8 8 16 Thursday 14 11 25 Friday 14 12 26 Saturday 12 10 22 Calls Total 80 79 159 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Transports Cancels Page 119 of 862 McCormick Ambulance July 2024 Calls by Time of Day Time of Day Calls 00:00:00 to 00:59:59 2 01:00:00 to 01:59:59 4 02:00:00 to 02:59:59 1 03:00:00 to 03:59:59 3 04:00:00 to 04:59:59 0 05:00:00 to 05:59:59 1 06:00:00 to 06:59:59 2 07:00:00 to 07:59:59 5 08:00:00 to 08:59:59 4 09:00:00 to 09:59:59 2 10:00:00 to 10:59:59 2 11:00:00 to 11:59:59 5 12:00:00 to 12:59:59 5 13:00:00 to 13:59:59 1 14:00:00 to 14:59:59 7 15:00:00 to 15:59:59 5 16:00:00 to 16:59:59 2 17:00:00 to 17:59:59 8 18:00:00 to 18:59:59 3 19:00:00 to 19:59:59 6 20:00:00 to 20:59:59 2 21:00:00 to 21:59:59 3 22:00:00 to 22:59:59 2 23:00:00 to 23:59:59 5 Total Calls 80 Page 120 of 862 McCormick Ambulance July 2024 Calls by Time of Day 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Page 121 of 862 McCormick Ambulance July 2024 Responses by Code Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Total Code 3: Response Time of 8:59 or less 17 4 21 Code 2: Response Time of 15:00 or less 58 1 59 Canceled 79 Total Responses 75 5 159 Page 122 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-036 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP32 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM— MUNICIPAL PROGRAM (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the execution of a transfer agreement between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) and the City of Hermosa Beach, Agreement No, 2024MP32 Safe, Clean Water Program—Municipal Program; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Executive Summary: In November 2018, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure W, the Safe Clean Water Program. This authorized a property tax to be charged to all Los Angeles County property owners. The estimated $285 million in annual revenue from this tax is dedicated to fund stormwater projects with an emphasis on multi-benefit stormwater infrastructure. City Council approved a transfer agreement with Los Angeles County Flood Control District at its August 11, 2020 meeting. The District recently revised the transfer agreement and requires agencies to approve and execute the new transfer agreement (Attachment 1). Background: In July 2018, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors took action to place the Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program and Measure W on the ballot for consideration by voters in November 2018. The measure was passed with the approval of nearly 70 percent of the voters. Measure W implements a special tax of 2.5 cents per square foot of impermeable surface on property owners in Los Angeles County and generates approximately $285 million per year of dedicated funding for municipal and regional stormwater programs. This tax is approximately $83 a year for the average single-family homeowner and exempts low-income seniors. The program is administered by the District and annual revenue will be distributed between: direct allocations to cities in proportion to the tax Page 123 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 collected in each jurisdiction (40 percent), funding for regional projects (50 percent), and an administration fee for the District (10 percent). As a requirement of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4 Permit), each city is responsible for implementing stormwater projects in its jurisdiction (distributed projects) such as green streets and source reduction programs, as well as larger, multi-jurisdictional (regional) projects. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works estimated that the total capital costs to implement these projects to comply with the MS4 Permit exceeds $20 billion for the County and cities. The SCW Program assists cities in meeting water quality compliance regulations by helping fund various projects and programs with an emphasis on implementing multi-benefit stormwater infrastructure. City Council approved a transfer agreement for municipal funds at its August 11, 2020 meeting. The City allocated these funds towards various stormwater capital projects including the Hermosa Avenue Green Streets Project. The City separately approved a transfer agreement with the District for SCW Regional funds to help construct the Parking Lot D Improvement Project (CIP682). Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description October 23, 2018 Approved Letter of Support for Measure W August 11, 2020 Approved Transfer Agreement with Los Angeles County for Safe Clean Water Program municipal funding March 28, 2023 Approved Transfer Agreement with Los Angeles County for Safe Clean Water Program regional grant funding for Parking Lot D project Discussion: In June 2024, the District directed all partner agencies to execute a newly revised transfer agreement to continue receiving annual Safe Clean Water Municipal funding. The revised transfer agreement has several minor changes informed by feedback received over the initial years of the program’s implementation. These changes include extending the agreement term from three to four years; revising the metrics required in annual reporting; increasing the length of the extension available for expending lapsed funds from six months to one year; and revising the requirements for information on benefits to disadvantaged communities in the annual reporting. The City of Hermosa Beach receives approximately $160,000 annually from the SCW Municipal Program for its municipal share. This amount varies depending on the number of exemptions granted and other adjustments to the assessments. This funding may be Page 124 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 utilized for a variety of projects and programs that assist in achieving compliance with the MS4 Permit. Multi-benefit projects and nature-based solutions are strongly encouraged. The transfer agreement must be executed by the City Manager and submitted to the District to ensure that the City will adhere the following program requirements: The City must spend 70 percent of annual allocations on new project and program expenditures; Each year’s funds must be spent within 5 years of receipt; The City must submit expenditure reports at the end of each year detailing expenditures and maintenance and monitoring plans, as necessary; and The City must audit the program every three years. The transfer agreement (Attachment 1) was reviewed by the City Attorney and is approved as to form. Staff recommends City Council adopt the resolution and authorize the City Manager to execute the transfer agreement for submittal to the District. General Plan Consistency: This report and associated recommendations have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below: Infrastructure Element Goal 5. The stormwater management system is safe, sanitary, and environmentally and fiscally sustainable. Policies: 5.1 Integration of stormwater best practices. Integrate stormwater infiltration best practices when initiating streetscape redevelopment or public facility improvement projects. 5.5 Stormwater system maintenance. Maintain, fund, and regularly monitor the City’s stormwater infrastructure. 5.8 Low impact development. Require new development and redevelopment projects to incorporate low impact development (LID) techniques in project designs, including but not limited to on-site drainage improvements using native vegetation to capture and clean stormwater runoff and minimize impervious surfaces. Fiscal Impact: The City receives approximately $160,000 annually in SCW Municipal Funds. The funds are set aside in a separate Measure “W” (149) special revenue fund dedicated to increase local water supply, improvement water quality, and protect public health. The amount fluctuates with the number of exemptions granted by the District and other adjustments to the assessments. Page 125 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 Attachments: 1. Transfer Agreement 2. Draft Resolution Respectfully Submitted by: Douglas Krauss, Environmental Program Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Finance Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 126 of 862 TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND HERMOSA BEACH AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP32 SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM – MUNICIPAL PROGRAM This Transfer Agreement, hereinafter referred to as “Agreement,” is entered into as of by and between the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, hereinafter referred to as "District," and Hermosa Beach, hereinafter referred to as "Municipality." WHEREAS, District, pursuant to the Los Angeles Region Safe, Clean Water (SCW) Program ordinance (Chapter 16 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code) and the SCW Program Implementation Ordinance (Chapter 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code), administers the SCW Program for the purpose of funding Projects and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.04.A.2. of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code, forty percent (40%) of annual SCW Program tax revenues shall be allocated to Municipalities within the District, in the same proportion as the amount of revenues collected within each Municipality, to be expended by those cities within the cities' respective jurisdictions and by the County within the unincorporated areas that are within the boundaries of the District, for the implementation, operation and maintenance, and administration of Projects and Programs, in accordance with the criteria and procedures established in this Chapters 16 and 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 16.05.A.1. of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code, prior to their receipt of SCW Program funds, Municipalities must enter into an agreement with the District to transfer SCW Program funds; WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has approved a standard template Agreement, as required by and in accordance with Section 18.09 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code, for the transfer of SCW Program funds to Municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises, mutual representations, covenants and agreements in this Agreement, the District and the Municipality, each binding itself, its successors and assigns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as follows: I.DEFINITIONS The definitions set forth in Sections 16.03 and 18.02 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code shall apply to this Agreement. In addition, the following definitions shall also apply: “Agreement” means this Transfer Agreement, including all exhibits and attachments hereto. “Annual Plan” means the plan referred to in Section 18.09.B.5 of the Code that includes the contents specified in Exhibit A. "Code" means the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code. “Days” means calendar days unless otherwise expressly indicated. “Fiscal Year” means the period of twelve (12) months terminating on June 30 of any year. “Safe Clean Water (SCW) Program Payment” means the Municipality's annual allocation of SCW Program funds as described in Section 16.04.A.2. of the Code disbursed by the District to the Municipality. “Year” means calendar year unless otherwise expressly indicated. II.PARTY CONTACTS The District and the Municipality designate the following individuals as the primary points of contact and communication regarding the Municipal Program and the administration and implementation of this Agreement. Los Angeles County Flood Control District Municipality: Hermosa Beach Name: Haris Harouny Name: Address: 900 S Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803 Address: Phone: (626) 300-2620 Phone: Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 1 of 14 Page 127 of 862 Email: hharouny@dpw.lacounty.gov Email: Either party to this Agreement may change the individual identified as the primary point of contact above by providing written notice of the change to the other party. III.EXHIBITS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE The following exhibits to this Agreement, including any amendments and supplements hereto, are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement: EXHIBIT A – ANNUAL PLAN CONTENTS EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXHIBIT C – NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS (Best Management Practices) EXHIBIT D – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT IV.MUNICIPAL PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION A.The Municipality shall annually prepare and submit to the District, an Annual Plan. The Annual Plan shall be submitted not later than 90-days prior to the start of the Fiscal Year for which the Plan is prepared. B.The Municipality shall utilize the SCW Program Payments in compliance with Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code. C.The Municipality shall comply with the terms and conditions in Exhibits B, C, and D, of this Agreement, and all applicable provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code, specifically including, without limitation, Section 18.06. V.SCW PROGRAM PAYMENTS TO MUNICIPALITIES A.SCW Program Payments will generally be available for disbursement by December 31, provided a duly executed transfer agreement is in effect and subject to the Municipality's compliance with the conditions described in paragraph B, below; however the District may, in its discretion, change the date and number of the actual disbursements for any Fiscal Year based on the amount and timing of revenues actually collected by the District. B.The District shall disburse the Municipality's SCW Program Payment upon satisfaction of the following conditions: (1) the District has received the Annual Progress/Expenditure Report required pursuant to Section 18.06.D of the Code; (2) the District has received Municipality's Annual Plan for that Fiscal Year, and (3) the Municipality has complied with the audit requirements of Section B-6 of Exhibit B. C.Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no disbursement shall be made at any time or in any manner that is in violation of or in conflict with federal, state, County laws, policies, or regulations. D.All disbursements shall be subject to and be made in accordance with the terms and conditions in this Agreement and Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code. VI.TERM OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall expire at the end of the 2027-28 Fiscal Year. The parties shall thereafter enter into a new agreement based on the most recent standard template agreement approved by the Board. VII.EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement may be executed simultaneously or in any number of counterparts, including both counterparts that are executed manually on paper and counterparts that are in form of electronic records and are executed electronically, whether digital or encrypted, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same instrument. The District and the Municipality hereby agree to regard facsimile/electronic representations of original signatures of authorized officers of each party, when appearing in appropriate places on this Agreement and on any addenda or amendments thereto, delivered or sent via facsimile or electronic mail or other electronic means, as legally sufficient evidence that such original signatures have been affixed to this Agreement and any addenda or amendments thereto such that the parties need not follow up facsimile/electronic transmissions of such documents with subsequent (non- facsimile/electronic) transmission of “original” versions of such documents. Further, the District and the Municipality: (i) agree that an electronic signature of any party may be used to authenticate this Agreement or any addenda or amendment thereto, and if used, will have the same force and effect as a manual signature; (ii) acknowledge that if an electronic signature is used, the other party will rely on such signature as binding the party using signature, and (iii) hereby waive any defenses to the enforcement of the terms of this agreement based on the foregoing forms of signature. Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 2 of 14 Page 128 of 862 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto. By: Name: Title: Date: LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT: By: Name: Title: Date: Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 3 of 14 Page 129 of 862 EXHIBIT A – ANNUAL PLAN CONTENTS A-1. Description of all projects anticipated to be funded using the SCW Program Payment. Include a discussion of how the projects will result in the achievement of one or more SCW Program Goals, including quantitative targets and corresponding metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters. A-2. Description of all programs anticipated to be funded using the SCW Program Payment. Include a discussion of how the programs will result in the achievement of one or more SCW Program Goals; including quantitative targets and corresponding metrics for subsequent reporting of all applicable parameters. A-3. Description of all operation and maintenance activities anticipated to be funded using the SCW Program Payment. Include a discussion of how those activities will result in the achievement of one or more SCW Program Goals. Additional operation and maintenance activities, even if funded by other sources, should be referenced to provide an overview of anticipated overall project approach. A-4. Description of the stakeholder and community outreach/engagement activities anticipated to be funded with the SCW Program Payment, including discussion of how local NGOs or CBOs will be involved, if applicable, and if not, why. Additional outreach/engagement activities, even if funded by other sources, should be referenced to provide an overview of anticipated overall project approach. A-5. Description of post-construction monitoring for projects completed using the SCW Program Payment. Additional post-construction monitoring activities, even if funded by other sources, should be referenced to provide an overview of anticipated overall project approach. A-6. Provide the status of any projects that have been awarded (or are seeking award of) Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) verification, if applicable. A-7. Provide the budget for the activities described in provisions A1 through A-5 SCW Program Payment. Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 4 of 14 Page 130 of 862 EXHIBIT B – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS B-1. Accounting and Deposit of Funding Disbursement 1.SCW Program Payments distributed to the Municipality shall be held in a separate interest-bearing account and shall not be combined with other funds. Interest earned from each account shall be used by the Municipality only for eligible expenditures consistent with the requirements of the SCW Program. 2.The Municipality shall not be entitled to interest earned on undisbursed SCW Program Payments; interest earned prior to disbursement is property of the District. 3.The Municipality shall operate in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 4.The Municipality shall be strictly accountable for all funds, receipts, and disbursements for their SCW Program Payment. B-2. Acknowledgement of Credit and Signage The Municipality shall include appropriate acknowledgement of credit to the District’s Safe, Clean Water Program for its support when promoting activities funded with SCW Program funds or using any data and/or information developed SCW Program funds. When the SCW Program Payment is used, in whole or in part, for construction of an infrastructure Project, signage shall be posted in a prominent location at Project site(s) or at the Municipality’s headquarters and shall include the Safe, Clean Water Program color logo and the following disclosure statement: “Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe, Clean Water Program.” At a minimum the sign shall be 2’ x 3’ in size. The Municipality shall also include in each of its contracts for work under this Agreement a provision that incorporates the requirements stated within this paragraph. When the SCW Program Payment is used, in whole or in part, for a scientific study, the Municipality shall include the following statement in the study report: “Funding for this study has been provided in full or in part from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District’s Safe, Clean Water Program.” The Municipality shall also include in each of its contracts for work under this Agreement a provision that incorporates the requirements stated within this paragraph. B-3. Acquisition of Real Property - Covenant Any real property acquired in whole or in part with SCW Program funds shall be used for Projects and Programs that are consistent with the SCW Program Goals and with the provisions of Chapter 16 and 18 of the Code. Any Municipality that acquires the fee title to real property using, in whole or in part, SCW Program funds shall record a document in the office of the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk containing a covenant not to sell or otherwise convey the real property without the prior express written consent of the District, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. B-4. Amendment Except as provided in Section II of the Agreement, no amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties. No oral or written understanding or agreement not incorporated in this Agreement is binding on any of the parties. B-5. Assignment The Municipality shall not assign this Agreement. B-6. Audit and Recordkeeping 1.The Municipality shall retain for a period of seven (7) years, all records necessary in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to determine the amounts expended, and eligibility of Projects implemented using SCW Program Payments. The Municipality, upon demand by authorized representatives of the District, shall make such records available for examination and review or audit by the District or its authorized representatives. Records shall include accounting records, written policies and procedures, contract files, original estimates, correspondence, change order files, including documentation covering negotiated settlements, invoices, and any other supporting evidence deemed necessary to substantiate charges related to SCW Program Payments and expenditures. 2.The Municipality is responsible for obtaining an independent audit to determine compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all requirements applicable to the Municipality contained in chapters 16 and 18 of the Code. Municipality shall obtain an independent audit of their SCW Program Payments every three (3) years. Audits shall be funded with Municipal Program funds. 3.Municipality shall file a copy of all audit reports by the ninth (9 ) month from the end of each three (3) year period th Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 5 of 14 Page 131 of 862 to detail the preceding three (3) years of expenditures. Audit reports shall be posted on the District’s publicly accessible website. Due date example below. Every Third Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Audit Begins Audit Report Due to District 2023-24 7/1/2027 No later than 3/31/2028 4.Upon reasonable advanced request, the Municipality shall permit the Chief Engineer to examine the infrastructure Projects using SCW Program Payments. The Municipality shall permit the authorized District representative, including the Auditor-Controller, to examine, review, audit, and transcribe any and all audit reports, other reports, books, accounts, papers, maps, and other records that relate to the SCW Program Payments. Examination activities are considered District administration of the SCW Program. 5.Expenditures determined by an audit to be in violation of any provision of Chapters 16 or 18 of the Code, or of this Agreement, shall be subject to the enforcement and remedy provisions of Section 18.14 of the Code. B-7. Availability of Funds District’s obligation to disburse the SCW Program Payment is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds to permit the disbursements provided for herein. If sufficient funds are not available for any reason including, but not limited to, failure to fund allocations necessary for disbursement of the SCW Program Payment, the District shall not be obligated to make any disbursements to the Municipality under this Agreement. This provision shall be construed as a condition precedent to the obligation of the District to make any disbursements under this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to provide the Municipality with a right of priority for disbursement over any other Municipality. If any disbursements due to the Municipality under this Agreement are deferred because sufficient funds are unavailable, it is the intention of the District that such disbursement will be made to the Municipality when sufficient funds do become available, but this intention is not binding. If this Agreement’s funding for any Fiscal Year is reduced or deleted by order of the Board, the District shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the District or offer an amendment to the Municipality to reflect the reduced amount. B-8. Choice of Law The laws of the State of California govern this Agreement. B-9. Claims Any claim of the Municipality is limited to the rights, remedies, and claims procedures provided to the Municipality under this Agreement. Municipal expenditures of a SCW Program Payment that involves the District shall utilize a separate and specific agreement to that Project that includes appropriate indemnification superseding that in this Agreement. B-10. Compliance with SCW Program The Municipality shall comply with and require its contractors and subcontractors to comply with all provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code. B-11. Compliance with Law, Regulations, etc. The Municipality shall, at all times, comply with and require its contractors and subcontractors to comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, guidelines, regulations, and requirements. B-12. Continuous Use of Municipal Projects; Lease or Disposal of Municipal Projects The Municipality shall not abandon, substantially discontinue use of, lease, or dispose of all or a significant part or portion of any Project funded in whole or in part with SCW Program Payments during the useful life (defined as 30 years unless specified otherwise in annual plans and subsequent reports) of the Project without prior written approval of the District. Such approval may be conditioned as determined to be appropriate by the District, including a condition requiring repayment of a pro rata amount of the SCW Program Payments used to fund the Project together with interest on said amount accruing from the date of lease or disposal of the Project. B-13. Disputes Should a dispute arise between the parties, the party asserting the dispute will notify the other parties in writing of the dispute. The parties will then meet and confer within 21 calendar days of the notice in a good faith attempt to resolve the dispute. If the matter has not been resolved through the process set forth in the preceding paragraph, any party may initiate mediation of the dispute. Mediation will be before a retired judge or mediation service mutually agreeable to the parties. Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 6 of 14 Page 132 of 862 All costs of the mediation, including mediator fees, will be paid one-half by the District and one-half by the Municipality. SCW Program Payments shall not be used to pay for any costs of the mediation. The parties will attempt to resolve any dispute through the process set forth above before filing any action relating to the dispute in any court of law. B-14. Final Inspection and Certification of Registered Professional Upon completion of the design phase and before construction of a project, the Municipality shall provide certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e., Professional Civil Engineer, Engineering Geologist) that the design has been completed. Upon completion of the project, the Municipality shall provide for a final inspection and certification by a California Registered Professional (i.e., Professional Civil Engineer, Engineering Geologist), that the Project has been completed in accordance with submitted final plans and specifications and any modifications thereto and in accordance with this Agreement. B-15. Force Majeure. In the event that Municipality is delayed or hindered from the performance of any act required hereunder by reason of strikes, lockouts, labor troubles, inability to procure materials not related to the price thereof, riots, insurrection, war, or other reasons of a like nature beyond the control of the Municipality, then performance of such acts shall be excused for the period of the delay, and the period for the performance of any such act shall be extended for a period equivalent to the period of such delay. B-16. Funding Considerations and Exclusions 1.All expenditures of SCW Program Payments by Municipality must comply with the provisions of Chapters 16 and 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code, including but not limited to the provisions regarding eligible expenditures contained in Section 16.05.A.2 and the provision regarding ineligible expenditures contained in Section 16.05.A.3. 2.SCW Program Payments shall not be used in connection with any Project implemented as an Enhanced Compliance Action ("ECA") and/or Supplemental Environmental Project ("SEP") as defined by State Water Resources Control Board Office of Enforcement written policies, or any other Project implemented pursuant to the settlement of an enforcement action or to offset monetary penalties imposed by the State Water Resources Control Board, a Regional Water Quality Control Board, or any other regulatory authority; provided, however, that SCW funds may be used for a Project implemented pursuant to a time schedule order ("TSO") issued by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board if, at the time the TSO was issued, the Project was included in an approved watershed management program (including enhanced watershed management programs) developed pursuant to the MS4 Permit. B-17. Indemnification The Municipality shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the District, the County of Los Angeles and their elected and appointed officials, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability and expense, including defense costs, legal fees, claims, actions, and causes of action for damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury, or property damage, arising from or in conjunction with: (1) any Project or Program implemented by the Municipality, in whole or in part, with SCW Program Payments or (2) any breach of this Agreement by the Municipality. B-18. Independent Actor The Municipality, and its agents and employees, if any, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the District. The Municipality shall not contract work with a contractor who is in a period of debarment from any agency within the District. (LACC Chapter 2.202) B-19. Integration This is an integrated Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be a full and complete statement of the terms of the agreement between the District and Municipality, and expressly supersedes any and all prior oral or written agreements, covenants, representations and warranties, express or implied, concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. B-20. Lapsed Funds 1.The Municipality shall be able to carry over uncommitted SCW Program Payments for up to five (5) years from Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 7 of 14 Page 133 of 862 the end of the fiscal year in which those funds are transferred from the District to the Municipality. 2.If the Municipality is unable to expend the SCW Program Payment within five (5) years from the end of the fiscal year in which those funds are transferred from the District to the Municipality, then lapsed funding procedures will apply. Lapsed funds are funds that were transferred to the Municipality but were not committed to eligible expenditures by the end of the fifth (5th) fiscal year after the fiscal year in which those funds were transferred from the District. 3.Lapsed funds shall be allocated by the Watershed Area Steering Committee of the respective Watershed Area to a new Project with benefit to that Municipality, if feasible in a reasonable time frame, or otherwise to the Watershed Area. 4.In the event that funds are to lapse, due to circumstances beyond the Municipality’s control, then the Municipality may request an extension of up to twelve (12) months in which to commit the funds to eligible expenditures. Extension Requests must contain sufficient justification and be submitted to the District in writing no later than three (3) months before the funds are to lapse. 5.The decision to grant an extension is at the sole discretion of the District. 6.Funds still uncommitted to eligible expenditures after an extension is granted will be subject to lapsed funding procedures without exception. Example Below. Fiscal Year Transferred Funds Lapse After Extension Request Due Commit By 2019-20 6/30/2025 No later than 3/31/2025 No later than 6/30/2026 B-21. Municipal Project Access Upon reasonable advance request, the Municipality shall ensure that the District or any authorized representative, will have safe and suitable access to the site of any Project implemented by the Municipality in whole or in part with SCW Program Payments at all reasonable times. B-22. Non-Discrimination The Municipality agrees to abide by all federal, state, and County laws, regulations, and policies regarding non- discrimination in employment and equal employment opportunity. B-23. No Third-Party Rights The parties to this Agreement do not create rights in, or grant remedies to, any third party as a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of any duty, covenant, obligation, or undertaking established herein B-24. Notice 1.The Municipality shall notify the District in writing within five (5) working days of the occurrence of the following: a.Bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar event of the Municipality; or b.Actions taken pursuant to State law in anticipation of filing for bankruptcy. 2.The Municipality shall notify the District within ten (10) working days of any litigation pending or threatened against the Municipality regarding its continued existence, consideration of dissolution, or disincorporation. 3.The Municipality shall notify the District promptly of the following: a.Any significant deviation from the submitted Annual Plan for the current Fiscal Year, including discussion of any major changes to the scope of funded projects or programs, noteworthy delays in implementation, reduction in benefits or community engagement, and/or modifications that change the SCW Program Goals intended to be accomplished. b.Discovery of any potential archaeological or historical resource. Should a potential archaeological or historical resource be discovered during construction, the Municipality agrees that all work in the area of the find will cease until a qualified archaeologist has evaluated the situation and made recommendations regarding preservation of the resource, and the District has determined what actions should be taken to protect and preserve the resource. The Municipality agrees to implement appropriate actions as directed by the District. c.Any public or media event publicizing the accomplishments and/or results of this Agreement and provide the opportunity for attendance and participation by District representatives with at least fourteen (14) days’ notice to the District. B-25. Municipality’s Responsibility for Work The Municipality shall be responsible for all work and for persons or entities engaged in work performed pursuant to this Agreement including, but not limited to, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and providers of services. The Municipality shall be responsible for responding to any and all disputes arising out of its contracts for work on the Project. The District will not mediate disputes between the Municipality and any other entity concerning responsibility for Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 8 of 14 Page 134 of 862 performance of work. B-26. Reporting The Municipality shall be subject to and comply with all applicable requirements of the District regarding reporting requirements. Municipalities shall report available data through the SCW Reporting Module, once available. 1.Annual Progress/Expenditure Reports. The Municipality shall submit Annual Progress/Expenditure Reports, using a format provided by the District, within six (6) months following the end of the Fiscal Year to the District to detail the activities of the prior year. The Annual Progress/Expenditure Reports shall be posted on the District’s publicly accessible website and on the Municipality’s website. The Annual Progress/Expenditure Report shall include: a.Amount of funds received; b.Breakdown of how the SCW Program Payment has been expended; c.Documentation that the SCW Program Payment was used for eligible expenditures in accordance with Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code; d.Description of activities that have occurred, milestones achieved, and progress made to date, during the applicable reporting period including comparison to the Annual Plan and corresponding metrics; e.Discussion of any existing gaps between what was planned and what was achieved for the prior year, include any lessons learned; f.Description of the Water Quality Benefits, Water Supply Benefits, and Community Investment Benefits and a summary of how SCW Program Payments have been used to achieve SCW Program Goals for the prior year, including graphical representation of available data and specific metrics to demonstrate the benefits being achieved through the years’ investments. g.Discussion of alignment with other local, regional, and state efforts, resources, and plans, as applicable. This includes discussion of opportunities for addressing additional SCW Program Goals, leveraging SCW Program Goals, and increasing regional capacity to supplement the SCW Program. h.Additional financial or Project-related information in connection with activity funded in whole or in part using SCW Program Payments as required by the District. i.Certification from a California Registered Professional (Civil Engineer or Geologist, as appropriate), that projects implemented with SCW Program Payments were conducted in accordance with Chapters 16 and 18 of the Code. j.Report on annual and total (since inception of program) benefits provided by programs and projects funded by SCW Program Payment. This includes comparisons to annual plans and alignment with corresponding specific quantitative targets and metrics (note that SCW Reporting Module will facilitate calculation of benefits and graphical representation of pertinent data): i.Annual volume of stormwater captured and treated ii.Annual volume of stormwater captured and reused iii.Annual volume of stormwater captured and recharged to a managed aquifer iv.Annual creation, enhancement, or restoration of Community Investment Benefits. If none, discuss considerations explored and reasons to not include. v.Annual acreage increases in Nature-Based Solutions and claimed level of NBS (with matrix demonstrating determination of good, better, best, as outlined in Exhibit C). If none, discuss considerations explored and reasons to not include. vi.Annual expenditures providing DAC Benefits. If none, discuss considerations explored and reasons to not include. 2.Documentation of the Community Outreach and Engagement utilized for and/or achieved with the SCW Program Payment described in the Annual Plan Exhibit A. This information must be readily accessible to members of the public. 3.As Needed Information or Reports. The Municipality agrees to promptly provide such reports, data, and information as may be reasonably requested by the District including, but not limited to material necessary or appropriate for evaluation of the SCW Program or to fulfill any reporting requirements of the County, state or federal government. B-27. Representations, Warranties, and Commitments The Municipality represents, warrants, and commits as follows: 1.Authorization and Validity. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, including all incorporated documents, by the individual signing on behalf of Municipality, has been duly authorized by the governing body of Municipality, as applicable. This Agreement constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Municipality, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by law. 2.No Violations. The execution, delivery, and performance by the Municipality of this Agreement, including all incorporated documents, do not violate any provision of any law or regulation in effect as of the date set forth on the first page hereof, or result in any breach or default under any contract, obligation, indenture, or other instrument Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 9 of 14 Page 135 of 862 to which the Municipality is a party or by which the Municipality is bound as of the date set forth on the first page hereof. 3.No Litigation. There are no pending or, to the Municipality’s knowledge, threatened actions, claims, investigations, suits, or proceedings before any governmental authority, court, or administrative agency which affect the Municipality's ability to complete the Annual Plan. 4.Solvency. None of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be or have been made with an actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any present or future creditors of the Municipality. As of the date set forth on the first page hereof, the Municipality is solvent and will not be rendered insolvent by the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. The Municipality is able to pay its debts as they become due. 5.Legal Status and Eligibility. The Municipality is duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California. The Municipality shall at all times maintain its current legal existence and preserve and keep in full force and effect its legal rights and authority. 6.Good Standing. The Municipality must demonstrate it has not failed to comply with previous County and/or District audit disallowances within the preceding five years. B-28. Travel Any reimbursement for necessary ground transportation and lodging shall be at rates not to exceed those set by the California Department of Human Resources; per diem costs will not be eligible expenses. These rates may be found at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx. Reimbursement will be at the State travel amounts that are current as of the date costs are incurred by the Municipality. No travel outside the Los Angeles County Flood Control District region shall be reimbursed unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Program Manager. B-29. Unenforceable Provision In the event that any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby. B-30. Withholding of Disbursements and Material Violations Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the District may withhold all or any portion of the SCW Program Payment for any Fiscal Year in the event that: 1.The Municipality has violated any provision of this Agreement; or 2.The Municipality fails to maintain reasonable progress in achieving SCW Program Goals, following an opportunity to cure. 3.Failure to remain in Good Standing, described in Section B-26 of Exhibit B. 4.Failure to submit annual reports on meeting SCW Program Goals. Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 10 of 14 Page 136 of 862 EXHIBIT C – NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS (NBS) BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Municipalities shall consider incorporation of Nature-based solutions (NBS) into their projects. NBS refers to the sustainable management and use of nature for undertaking socio-environmental challenges, including climate change, water security, water pollution, food security, human health, and disaster risk management. As this environmental management practice is increasingly incorporated into projects for the SCW Program, this guidance document may be expanded upon to further quantify NBS practices based on benefits derived from their incorporation on projects. The SCW Program defines NBS as a Project that utilizes natural processes that slow, detain, infiltrate or filter Stormwater or Urban Runoff. These methods may include relying predominantly on soils and vegetation; increasing the permeability of Impermeable Areas; protecting undeveloped mountains and floodplains; creating and restoring riparian habitat and wetlands; creating rain gardens, bioswales, and parkway basins; enhancing soil through composting, mulching; and, planting trees and vegetation, with preference for native species. NBS may also be designed to provide additional benefits such as sequestering carbon, supporting biodiversity, providing shade, creating and enhancing parks and open space, and improving quality of life for surrounding communities. NBS include Projects that mimic natural processes, such as green streets, spreading grounds and planted areas with water storage capacity. NBS may capture stormwater to improve water quality, collect water for reuse or aquifer recharge, or to support vegetation growth utilizing natural processes. Municipalities are to include in each Annual Progress/Expenditure Report whether and how their project achieves a good, better, or best for each of the 6 NBS methods in accordance with the guidance below. Additionally, Annual Progress/ Expenditure Reports should include discussion on any considerations taken to maximize the class within each method. If at least 3 methods score within a single class, the overall project can be characterized as that class. Municipalities must attach a copy of the matrix for each project with the good, better, or best column indicated for each method, to facilitate District tracking of methods being utilized. METHODS GOOD BETTER BEST Vegetation/Green Space Use of climate appropriate, eco-friendly vegetation (groundcover, shrubs, and trees) / green space 5%- 15% covered by new climate-appropriate vegetation Use of native, climate appropriate, eco-friendly vegetation (groundcover, shrubs, and trees) / green space 16%- 35% covered by new native vegetation Establishment of plant communities with a diversity of native vegetation (groundcover, shrubs, and trees) / green space that is both native and climate- appropriate More than 35% covered by new native vegetation Increase of Permeability Installation of vegetated landscape – 25%-49% paved area removed Redesign of existing impermeable surfaces and/or installation of permeable surfaces (e.g. permeable pavement and infiltration trenches) Installation of vegetated landscape – 50%-74% paved area removed Improvements of soil health (e.g., compaction reduction) Installation of vegetated landscape – 75%-100% paved area removed Creation of well-connected and self-sustained natural landscapes with healthy soils, permeable surfaces, and appropriate vegetation Protection of Undeveloped Mountains & Floodplains ●Preservation of native vegetation ●Minimal negative impact to existing drainage system ●Preservation of native vegetation ●Installation of new feature(s) to improve existing drainage system ●Creation of open green space ●Installation of features to improve natural hydrology Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 11 of 14 Page 137 of 862 Creation & Restoration of Riparian Habitat & Wetlands ●Partial restoration of existing riparian habitat and wetlands Planting of climate appropriate vegetation between 11 and 20 different climate appropriate or native plant species newly planted ●No potable water used to sustain the wetland ●Full restoration of existing riparian habitat and wetlands ●Planting of native vegetation - between 21 and 40 different native plant species newly planted ●No potable water used to sustain the wetland ●Full restoration and expansion of existing riparian habitat and wetlands Planting of plant communities with a diversity of native vegetation – between 41 and 50 different native plant species newly planted ●No potable water used to sustain the wetland New Landscape Elements Elements designed to capture runoff for other simple usage (e.g. rain gardens and cisterns), capturing the 85th percentile 24-hour storm event for at least 50% of the entire parcel Elements that design to capture/redirect runoff and filter pollution (e.g. bioswales and parkway basins), capturing the 85th percentile 24-hour storm event from the entire parcel Large sized elements that capture and treat runoff to supplement or replace existing water systems (e.g. wetlands, daylighting streams, groundwater infiltration, floodplain reclamation), capturing the 90th percentile 24-hour storm event from the entire parcel and/or capturing off- site runoff Enhancement of Soil Use of soil amendments such as mulch and compost to retain moisture in the soil and prevent erosion Planting of new climate appropriate vegetation to enhance soil organic matter Use of soil amendments such as mulch and compost that are locally generated to retain moisture in the soil, prevent erosion, and support locally based composting and other soil enhancement activities Planting of new native, climate-appropriate vegetation to enhance soil organic matter Use of soil amendments such as mulch and compost that are locally generated, especially use of next-generation design with regenerative adsorbents (e.g. woodchips, biochar) to retain moisture in the soil, prevent erosion, and support on-site composting and other soil enhancement activities Planting of new native, climate appropriate vegetation to enhance soil organic matter Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 12 of 14 Page 138 of 862 EXHIBIT D – OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT Municipalities shall operate and maintain infrastructure projects for the useful life of the project and are to consider using the following guidance for operations and maintenance for infrastructure projects. Operational maintenance is the care and upkeep of Projects that may require detailed technical knowledge of the Project’s function and design. Project specific operational and maintenance plans shall consider the activities listed below and set forth specific activities and frequencies (not limited to those below) as determined to be appropriate by the Municipalities and best practices, including stakeholder engagement as applicable. Operational maintenance is to be performed by the operator of the Project with a purpose to make the operator aware of the state of readiness of the Project to deliver stormwater and urban runoff benefits. 1.Litter Control •Regular removal of litter, nonhazardous waste materials, and accumulated debris near planted areas, rock areas, decomposed granite areas, rest areas, fence perimeters, adjoining access roads and driveways, drains, pedestrian trails, viewing stations, shelter houses, and bicycle pathways. •Regular inspection and maintenance of pet waste stations. •Maintaining trash receptacles. •Removal of trash, debris, and blockages from bioswales. •Inspection and cleaning of trash booms. •Inspection of weir gates and stop logs to clean debris, as required. 2.Vegetation Maintenance •Weed control o Recognition and removal of weeds, such as perennial weeds, morning glory, vine-type weeds, ragweed, and other underground spreading weeds. o Avoiding activities that result in weed seed germination (e.g. frequent soil cultivation near trees or shrubs). o Regular removal of weeds from landscape areas, including from berms, painted areas, rock areas, gravel areas, pavement cracks along access roads and driveways, drains, pedestrian trails, viewing stations, park shelters, and bicycle paths. •Tree and shrubbery trimming and care o Removal of dead trees and elimination of diseased/damaged growth. o Prevent encroachment of adjacent property and provide vertical clearance. o Inspect for dead or diseased plants regularly. •Wetland vegetation and landscape maintenance o Installation and maintenance of hydrophytic and emergent plants in perennially wet and seasonal, intermittent habitats. o Draining and drawdown of wetland and excessive bulrush removal o Weed and nuisance plant control. o Removal of aquatic vegetation (e.g. algae and primrose) using appropriate watercraft and harvesting equipment. o Wildflower and meadow maintenance. o Grass, sedge, and yarrow management. o Removal of unwanted hydroseed. 3.Wildlife Management •Exotic species control. •Provide habitat management; promote growth of plants at appropriate densities and promote habitat structure for animal species. •Protect sensitive animal species (e.g. protection during critical life stages including breeding and migration). •Avoid disturbances to nesting birds. •Avoid spread of invasive aquatic species. 4.Facility Inspection •Inspect project sites for rodent and insect infestations on a regular basis. •Inspect for and report graffiti in shelter houses, viewing stations, benches, paving surfaces, walls, fences, and educational and directional signs. •Inspect facilities for hazardous conditions on roads and trails (e.g. access roads and trails, decomposed granite pathways, and maintenance roads). Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 13 of 14 Page 139 of 862 •Inspect shade structures for structural damage or defacement. •Inspect hardscapes. •Inspect and maintain interpretive and informational signs. •Inspect site furnishings (e.g. benches, hitching posts, bicycle racks). •Maintain deck areas (e.g. benches, signs, decking surfaces). •Visually inspect weirs and flap gates for damage; grease to prevent locking. •Inspect all structures after major storm events, periodically inspect every 3 months, and operate gates through full cycles to prevent them from locking up. 5.Irrigation System Management •Ensuring automatic irrigation controllers are functioning properly and providing various plant species with proper amount of water. o Cycle controller(s) through each station manually and automatically to determine if all facets are functioning properly. o Inspection should be performed at least monthly. o Recover, replace, or refasten displaced or damaged valve box covers. o Inspect and repair bubbler heads. o Repair and replace broken drip lines or emitters causing a loss of water (to prevent ponding and erosion). o Maintain drip system filters to prevent emitters from clogging. Inspection and cleaning should occur at least monthly. o Inspect and clean mainline filters, wye strainers, basket filters, and filters at backflow devices twice a year. o Maintain and check function of the drip system. •Keeping irrigation control boxes clear of vegetation. •Operating irrigation system to ensure it does not cause excessively wet, waterlogged areas, and slope failure. •Utilizing infrequent deep watering techniques to encourage deep rooting, drought tolerant plant characteristics to promote a self-sustaining, irrigation free landscape. •Determine watering schedules based on season, weather, variation in plant size, and plant varieties. At least four times a year (e.g. change of season), reschedule controller systems. •Turn off irrigation systems at the controller at the beginning of the rainy season, or when the soil has a high enough moisture content. •Use moisture sensing devices to determine water penetration in soil. 6.Erosion Management and Control •Inspect slopes for erosion during each maintenance activity. •Inspect basins for erosion. •Take corrective measures as needed, including filling eroded surfaces, reinstalling or extending bank protection, and replanting exposed soil. 7.Ongoing Monitoring Activities •Monitor controllable intake water flow and water elevation. •Examine inflow and outflow structures to ensure devices are functioning properly and are free of obstructions. •Water quality sampling (quarterly, unless justified otherwise). •Checking telemetry equipment. •Tracking and reporting inspection and maintenance records. 8.Vector and Nuisance Insect Control •Monitoring for the presence of vector and nuisance insect species. •Adequate pretreatment of influent wastewater to lessen production of larval mosquitos. •Managing emergent vegetation. •Using hydraulic control structures to rapidly dewater emergent marsh areas. •Managing flow velocities to reduce propagation of vectors. Municipal Program Agreement No.2024MP32 Page 14 of 14 Page 140 of 862 Page 1 of 2 RES NO. 24- CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 24-XXXX RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AGREEMENT NO. XXXX SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM — MUNICIPAL PROGRAM WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, Measure W, the Safe, Clean Water ("SCW") Program ballot measure, was successfully passed by the voters; and WHEREAS, the SCW Program Ordinance (Chapter 16 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code) and the SCW Program Implementation Ordinance (Chapter 18 of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Code), administers the SCW Municipal Program for the purpose of funding Projects and Programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (the District); and WHEREAS, in 2020, City Council approved a Transfer Agreement with the District for SCW Municipal Program funding; and WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach ("City") receives SCW Municipal Program funds in the amount of approximately $160,000 annually to fund programs and projects to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District; and WHEREAS, the City was awarded SCW Funds from the competitive Regional program in the amount of $423,950 to fund the construction, operation and maintenance and water quality monitoring for the Hermosa Beach Parking Lot D Improvement Project and executed a separate Transfer Agreement for those funds; and WHEREAS, in 2024 the Los Angeles County Flood Control District made revisions to the Municipal Program Transfer Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, to receive the SCW Municipal Program funds, the City is required to execute and submit the revised Transfer Agreement between the City and the District, to receive the SCW Municipal Program funds. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Page 141 of 862 Page 2 of 2 RES NO. 24- 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 approves the Transfer Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A”; and SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and submit the Transfer Agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and SECTION 4. The City Council hereby designates the City Manager or designee to execute and submit all other documents as it pertains to the Transfer Agreement including, but not limited to applications, payment requests, progress reports, annual reports, and monitoring reports and other documents, which may be necessary; and 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 10 day of September, 2024 Mayor Dean Francois PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla, MPA, CMC Patrick Donegan, City Clerk City Attorney Page 142 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 5 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CR-014 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAY AT THE BEACH EVENTS FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council consider approving the initiation of long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open, authorizing staff to proceed with drafting the terms and conditions for Council's future consideration and approval. Executive Summary: The Community Resources Department oversees special events on public property. The Special Events Policy Guide outlines the Long-term Agreement (LTA) Program, which allows organizations that meet the eligibility requirements to apply for an LTA to solidify event dates for up to three years. At its August 6, 2024 meeting, the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Commission (Commission) recommended the commencement of LTA negotiations to Council with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open in 2025 through 2027. Background: The Community Resources Department oversees special events on public property. The Special Events Policy Guide (Attachment 1) serves as a comprehensive document for event producers with information on the review and approval process, applicable fees, policies, and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code chapters and sections pertaining to special events. The Special Events Policy Guide outlines the LTA Program, which allows organizations that meet the eligibility requirements to apply for an LTA to solidify event dates for up to three years and eliminates the need for organizations to submit a special event application each year and participate in the annual review and approval process by the Commission and Council. Additionally, the LTA Program provides an opportunity for event fees to be subsidized with a decrease or elimination through a negotiation process between the City and the organization. Page 143 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 5 Attachment 2 is a table of the current LTAs including the organization, event, agreement term, payable fees to the City, and estimated fees to be waived annually for each agreement. The LTA program requires the Commission to review and provide a recommendation to Council on whether it believes the City should enter into an LTA with an organization for its special event. At its August 6, 2024 meeting, the Commission recommended the commencement of LTA negotiations to Council with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open in 2025 through 2027. Past Commission and Council Actions Meeting Date Description May 15, 2024 City Council approved a one-year agreement with AVP for the AVP Junior National Championships in 2024 and an option, at staff’s discretion, to extend the agreement for one additional one-year term for the AVP Junior National Champions and Hermosa Beach Open in 2025. August 6, 2024 Commission recommended to Council the commencement of long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open. Discussion: Staff received a new LTA application (Attachment 3) on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open in 2025 through 2027. The Hermosa Beach Open consists of a professional adult volleyball tournament. For the 2024 Hermosa Beach Open, the event producer anticipated approximately 100 participants and 200 spectators each event day totaling 900 in attendance throughout the event. The event producer anticipates growing the event significantly over the next three years with an annual increase of up to 30 percent in attendance. To be considered for an LTA for a special event, an organization must meet at least three of the following eligibility requirements: Its special event qualifies as an Impact Level II or III (per the Impact Characteristics Matrix in the Special Events Policy Guide) and meets at least one of the following: o Has a combined estimated total of 5,000 people in attendance per day; or o Is at least two consecutive days, including setup and teardown. Its special event has been held in Hermosa Beach for at least three consecutive years; The organization serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach’s coastal lifestyle, its residents, schools, and/or businesses; Page 144 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 5 The organization’s programs (outside of those provided at the special event) provide a positive impact to the City including enhancements to the quality of life of the Hermosa Beach community; or the offering of recreational, cultural, social, and/or educational activities of interest to the community; or Its special event can demonstrate: o A community benefit; or o A positive economic impact as a result of the special event. The LTA application requires the applicant to submit a letter addressing which eligibility requirements are met (Attachment 4). Attachments 5-7 are the current 2025–2027 Special Events Calendars with the requested event dates from Day at the Beach Events for the Hermosa Beach Open in September each year. The current 2024 Special Events Calendar is included as Attachment 8 for informational purposes. As shown on the 2024 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 8), the following events are scheduled in September, in addition to the Hermosa Beach Open: California Beach Volleyball Association Volleyball Tournament; Hermosa Beach Concert Series; Movies at the Beach; Coastal Cleanup Day; Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis; SoCal Beach Foundation Volleyball Tournament; Locale 90254; and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Southern Pacific Series. The City’s Hermosa Beach Concert Series and Coastal Cleanup Day would continue to be held annually in September. Staff is currently negotiating an LTA with the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks to schedule its Movies at the Beach event on the Saturday before each Sunday of the Concert Series allowing both events to take place concurrently, sharing event infrastructure through 2027. Additionally, the City’s current events agreement with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau runs through 2026, and its Locale 90254 event is expected to continue taking place annually in September. With the Hermosa Beach Concert Series, Coastal Cleanup Day, Movies at the Beach, and Locale 90254 events already approved for September, an additional approval for an LTA for the Hermosa Beach Open would exceed the monthly event limit through at least 2026. This does not account for the other events approved in September 2024, such as Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis, SoCal Beach Foundation Volleyball Tournament, and AAU Southern Pacific Series, which historically submit special events applications annually. Page 145 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 5 These events could be impacted and may be unable to proceed in September if the Hermosa Beach Open LTA is approved. The requested dates for the Hermosa Beach Open, submitted by Day at the Beach, are not yet confirmed. If Council approves initiating negotiations, staff will begin negotiations with Day at the Beach and return to Council for approval of the agreement. Historically, the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) has hosted a professional adult volleyball tournament during the peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). At its May 15, 2024 meeting, Council approved a one-year agreement with AVP for the AVP Junior National Championships in 2024, with an option at staff’s discretion to extend the agreement for one additional year to include both the AVP Junior National Champions and the Hermosa Beach Open in 2025. AVP did not hold its professional adult volleyball tournament in 2024. On August 21, 2024, City staff notified AVP that the option for the one-year extension would not be exercised. However, AVP may submit an LTA application for events planned from 2025 through 2027. If an LTA application is submitted, it will be presented to the Commission for a formal recommendation to the City Council regarding whether to pursue LTA negotiations with AVP. General Plan Consistency: The report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below: Parks and Open Space Element Goal 3. Community parks and facilities encourage social activity and interaction. Policies: 3.1 Community-friendly events. Encourage, permit, and support community groups, nonprofit, or business organized events on City property that support physical activity, beach culture, and family-friendly social interactions. 3.2 Social and cultural events. Design and program parks and open space to accommodate unique social and cultural events to foster connectedness and interaction. Goal 8. Special events at the beach are balanced to support community recreation and economic development without restricting coastal access or impacting the community. Policies: 8.3 Community-focused events. Prioritize the approval of special events that enhance the sense of community, improve economic vitality, and foster a healthy environment and active. 8.4 Family-focused events. Prioritize events that appeal to a wide segment of community members. Page 146 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 5 Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact is currently unknown. Special event fees are negotiated as part of each agreement and would not be determined until negotiations are completed. Attachments: 1. Special Events Policy Guide 2. Table of Current Long-term Agreements 3. Day at the Beach Events Long-term Agreement Application for the Hermosa Beach Open 4. Day at the Beach Events Long-term Agreement Application Supplemental Letter for the Hermosa Beach Open 5. 2025 Special Events Calendar 6. 2026 Special Events Calendar 7. 2027 Special Events Calendar 8. 2024 Special Events Calendar Respectfully Submitted by: Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed By: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 147 of 862 Page 0 of 14 HERMOSA BEACH SPECIAL EVENTS POLICY GUIDE Page 148 of 862 Page 1 of 14 This policy guide has been developed to clarify and carry out the City’s mission statement related to events that occur on outdoor public spaces within the City of Hermosa Beach. Mission Statement Hermosa Beach strives to offer a safe and enjoyable environment for special events to take place in a way that balances resident and visitor needs. Special events in Hermosa Beach are celebrated for being community-friendly, enhancing local beach culture, and offering a myriad of benefits to the local community. The City of Hermosa Beach works collaboratively with event operators in an efficient and clear manner to process and carry out permits in compliance with this policy. City Contact Information The City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department is available to assist and answer any questions related to the special events process. Website: www.hermosabeach.gov Phone: (310) 318-0280 Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Address: 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Cover Image: Hermosa Beach Murals Project - John Van Hamersveld Page 149 of 862 Page 2 of 14 General Information + Frequently Asked Questions When is a Special Event Permit required? • For any organized event, activity, celebration, or function involving the use of the beach at which one hundred or more persons are to be assembled or the use of other outdoor public spaces or rights-of- way at which twenty-five or more persons are to be assembled. • For any commercial organization requesting use of any outdoor public space within the City. • For any nonprofit organization requesting use of any outdoor public space within the City. How do I apply for a Special Event Permit? Special Event Applications must be submitted using the online form on the City’s website. Are private events allowed? All events located on the beach within the commercial zone, the Pier, or Pier Plaza should be open to spectators and the general public free of charge. Participant entry fees are permissible. What is the “Nothing Weekend”? On at least one weekend during the Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), no Special Event Permits will be issued. This means that any application for a Special Event Permit that coincides with a designated “Nothing Weekend” will be asked to provide alternate event dates for the event to be considered. How will this policy be enforced? The Special Events Policy Guide will be strictly enforced by City staff. Those found to be violating City policy or failing to comply with any of the requirements of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code may be subject to penalties or fines. Special events, and any of its participants, vendors, or spectators, found to have caused damage or whom are in violation of any City policy, or the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code may be subject to greater deposits, regulation, or restrictions when submitting Special Event Applications in the future. Where are special events allowed? To ensure adequate space and resources are available, and to limit potential disturbances to the community, special events are limited to the following locations: • North and South of Pier (within the Commercial Zone) – See page 3 • The Strand o Strand use is only permitted for events continuously moving with no obstruction to public access • Pier Plaza • Rights-of-way • The following City parks: o Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive o Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue o Clark Field, 861 Valley Drive o Edith Rodaway Park, 350 Prospect Avenue Special Event Applications for City parks not included above will be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, Special Event Permits will not be issued for South Park, 425 Valley Drive, or Noble Park, 1400 The Strand. Page 150 of 862 Page 3 of 14 Commercial Zone Page 151 of 862 Page 4 of 14 Use Classifications + Impact Characteristics Special events are evaluated based on several factors and will be categorized as Impact Level I, II, or III based on the information provided in the Special Events Application. Once the information is submitted and reviewed by the Community Resources Department, City staff will determine the Impact Level of the event using the Impact Characteristics Matrix. The Impact Level of the event will be used to determine: • the deadline for Special Event Application submittal; and • the level of review for approval (City staff, Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission, and City Council). Impact Characteristics Matrix If more than one option is applicable, the highest characteristic will be used to determine the impact level. Characteristic Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Total Attendees and Spectators Per Event Day 100-500 501 – 1,999 2,000 or More Event Location(s) Park or Beach The Pier or Pier Plaza Streets, the Strand, or Public Right of Way Use of Volleyball Courts and Beach Tennis Courts None North or South Volleyball Courts; or Beach Tennis Courts North and South Volleyball Courts; or North and South Volleyball Courts and Beach Tennis Courts; or North Volleyball Courts and Beach Tennis Courts Event Season(s) Winter Spring or Fall Summer – Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Event Day(s) Monday - Thursday Friday, Saturday, or Sunday Holiday Total Consecutive Event Days (Including Set-up and Tear-down) 1-2 3-4 5 or More (May not exceed 15) Additional requests such as Film/Still Photo Permit, Reserved Parking, Fencing, Staging, Street Closures, or Amplified Sound Permit None 1-2 3 or more Impact Level 5 or More Applicable =Impact Level I 2 or More Applicable = Impact Level II 2 or more Applicable = Impact Level III Pass-Through Events An event where participants pass through the City of Hermosa Beach and the event does not start or end in Hermosa Beach is considered a Pass-Through Event. A Special Event Application is required for a Pass-Through Event and the approval process is determined based on the Impact Level assigned to the event. Pier Plaza Promotions The Pier Plaza Promotion option is designed to provide organizations with a one-day promotional opportunity on Pier Plaza. These events must be strictly commercial for brand awareness, or product or service launches. Organizations who wish to hold a Pier Plaza Promotion will be required to submit a Special Event Application. Up to five Pier Plaza Promotions may be approved each calendar year. Page 152 of 862 Page 5 of 14 Approval Guidelines + Requirements Event Approval Findings A Special Event Permit may be issued upon finding that the event producer can adhere to all of the terms outlined in this Special Events Policy Guide. Application Submittal Deadlines and Approval Process Special Event Applications must be submitted as follows: • New events: If the new event is an Impact Level I or II, the application must be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the event. If the new event is an Impact Level III, the application must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year. New events to Hermosa Beach will be subject to a Public Hearing by both the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council. • Returning Level III events: Must be submitted no later than July 30 for the following calendar year. Returning Impact Level III will be subject to review by both the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council. • Returning Level II events: Must be submitted at least ninety (90) days in advance of the event. Returning Impact Level III will be subject to review by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. • Returning Level I events: Must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the event. Level I events will be subject to review by City staff. o Pier Plaza Promotions: Review and approval of Pier Plaza Promotion events will follow the same approval process as Level I events. Any returning event to the City that is requesting a significant change to the event format including the location, total event days, or estimated attendance total may be subject to the application submittal deadlines and approval process outlined for new events at the discretion of the Community Resources Director. At the discretion of the Community Resources Director, Special Event Applications may be submitted for consideration after the application submittal deadline has passed, provided: • there are unforeseeable circumstances (memorial service, team victory celebration, need for minimal marketing/advertising); • the event does not exceed Peak Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Event Limits; and • the event can still meet all of the event approval findings The Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council will evaluate and recommend approval of returning Impact Level III events and a “Nothing Weekend” first. The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will then consider approval of returning Impact Level II events. City staff will then consider approval of Impact Level I events. New events are considered after all returning events. Event Type First Day to Submit Application Last Day to Submit Application Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission Review City Council Review Impact Level I Late May/Early June (for following calendar year) 30 days prior to event n/a n/a Impact Level II 90 days prior to event If application is submitted by August 31: October If application is submitted after August 31: TBD n/a Impact Level III July 30 (for following calendar year) September October New Events Impact Level I or II: at least 90 days in advance of the event Impact Level III: no later than July 30 for the following calendar year. November November Page 153 of 862 Page 6 of 14 Event producers are requested to be present at any Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council meetings where the event is scheduled to be reviewed. Event Limits To balance coastal access with events, the Beach, the Strand, and Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day): o Maximum of 45 days used by Impact Level III events; and o Maximum of 25 days used by Impact Level II and II events, and (on days not used by Level III events.) The monthly number of event days for events outside of the Peak Season (Labor Day to Memorial Day) will be limited to a maximum of 15. Additionally, only two events on any given day will be permitted in the City. Event Notifications The Community Resources Department may require event producers to provide written notification to all residents and businesses within a 500-foot radius of the event site. The City shall provide the notice, which shall include the date and time of the event and the telephone number of the designated event representative. Said written notice shall be provided to the surrounding residents and businesses by the event representative not less than 1 week prior to the event. Additionally, new event requests for locations outside of the Beach or downtown area, require event notifications to be posted at the event site leading up to the scheduled Public Hearing to provide the community additional notice of the proposed new event. Economic Benefit Event producers will be required to detail positive economic impacts as a result of the event in the Special Event Application. Event producers should encourage use of local businesses to event staff, participants, and spectators. The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau’s business directory is available at www.trulyhermosa.com. Additionally, event producers should engage with local businesses to explore partnership, and promotional opportunities. Pre/Post Event Meetings Pre-event and post-event meetings with City staff and event producers may be required. A “pre-event meeting” may be scheduled anytime between 3 months to several weeks prior to the actual event date as determined by City staff. Site Plan and Signage A detailed map schematic must be submitted with the Special Events Application that includes the proposed location of the event, including all temporary facilities, structures, signage, and /or equipment to be erected, ingress and egress, and whether existing structures and/or facilities are to be relocated or modified (such as Volleyball Courts or Beach Tennis Courts, for example). • All recreational activities and set-up of recreational equipment should remain at least 50 feet from the Strand wall. Special considerations may be made upon request. • All event-related activities and set-up shall not block beach access or hinder emergency access onto and from the beach by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. • All tents must remain at least 10 feet from the Strand wall. Event signage shall not be placed on City facilities or premises outside of event times. Signage shall not be affixed to City property. Event producers may apply for a Street Banner through the Public Work’s Department. Simultaneous Use of North and South Volleyball Courts One side of the north and south of Pier Volleyball Courts will be required to remain open for general public use during events occurring on weekends. An exception may be provided for events that occur at the same time as City-sponsored classes utilizing the north or south of Pier Volleyball Courts or at the discretion of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission and City Council. Impact to Beach Tennis Courts Any event requesting removal of the Beach Tennis Courts must provide one of the following: • An event footprint that would allow for at least three of the permanent Beach Tennis Courts to remain for general public use; or • Temporary Beach Tennis Courts available for general public use. Page 154 of 862 Page 7 of 14 o Temporary courts must remain at least 50 feet from the strand wall and shall not block beach access or hinder emergency access onto and from the beach by the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. If temporary courts are provided outside of the Commercial Zone, outside of the event footprint, it is the responsibility of the event producer to set-up and remove the courts daily as they are not permitted to remain overnight. o The City and Beach Tennis community would assist with providing the temporary poles and nets to the event producer and provide guidance for installation/removal. Portable Restrooms and Hand Sanitizing/Sink Facilities Event producers may be required to provide portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink facilities. The cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer. The number of portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink facilities required will be determined by City staff. City staff will designate the location for any portable restrooms and hand-sanitizing/sink facilities required at the event location. Parking If an event producer requests reserved parking, a parking plan outlining the public parking spaces requested with the times of use for each space must be submitted. Event producers may be required to secure satellite parking lots for event staff or attendee parking, and/or shuttle bus transportation. Coastal Development Permit Events that meet all of the following criteria will be subject to review by the California Coastal Commission: • Held between Memorial Day and Labor Day; • Occupies all or a portion of the beach; and • Involves a charge for general public admission seating (not including participant entry fees). Building and Safety Review Per Chapter 31 of the California Building Code, as adopted by Hermosa Beach Municipal Code 15.04.010, a building permit and plan review is required when any special event on outdoor public spaces includes the temporary installation of the following structures: • Awnings or canopies • Marquees - A sign painted on, attached to, or supported by a marquee on a temporary building wall which supports the marquee • Signs - A ground sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces or a sign wholly supported by a sign structure, or a portable sign with the surface temporarily fixed to a structure that is moved periodically • Towers - A structure designed and constructed to support antennas • Antennas - Wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission of electromagnetic waves • Swimming pools - A structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches deep • Relocatable buildings • Generators, or any other temporary power source • Temporary structures or tents that exceed 10’ x 10’ that cover an area greater than 120 square feet, including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are used or intended to be used for the gathering together of 10 or more persons. • Stages • Trusses • Electrical equipment • Mechanical equipment • Heaters • Large-scale ventilation equipment Following event approval, event producers will be responsible for applying for the necessary permits through the City’s Community Development Department. • Any event with temporary installation of any of the aforementioned structures, requires the event producer to submit an application for a Building Permit. • If electrical equipment, temporary power sources, or generators would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Electrical Permit in addition to the Building Permit. Page 155 of 862 Page 8 of 14 • If mechanical equipment, heaters, or large-scale ventilation equipment would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Mechanical Permit in addition to the Building Permit. • If plumbing equipment, pools, or water supply lines would be used, the event producer must submit an application for a Plumbing Permit in addition to the Building Permit. This is not required for the use of portable restrooms. Applications are available on the City’s website. Plan review and permit fees would be applied and are determined by the level of review required. Special Event Permits will not be issued until all appropriate Building and Safety permits have been provided to the Community Resources Department. County of Los Angeles Fire Department Review The Fire Prevention Bureau in Carson oversees events taking place in the City. Therefore, event producers may be required to apply for approval by the Bureau through submission of a Public Assemblages and Event Declaration Form. Once the application is submitted the County of Los Angeles Fire Department will review, determine if a Field Inspection will be required for the event, and generate the permit fees. Once approval is obtained, an Operational Permit would be issued to the event producer. Filming or Still Photo Permit A Film/Still Photo Permit is required for any event recording or photographing activities resulting in commercial use. Information about professional filming permits may be obtained on the City’s website. Emergency Action Plan It is the event producer’s responsibility to have a comprehensive emergency action plan to the City that proposes the steps to be taken for crisis situations, such as event shut down due to severe weather, fire, active hostile attack, or for a missing person, medical emergency or threat of violence. Event producers are also responsible for providing an evacuation plan, including a script for the evacuation announcement and the means to how the evacuation plan and locations will be communicated to event attendees. The event producer’s proposed plan will be evaluated and formalized with the Emergency Management Coordinator in the City Manager’s office. Trash Event producers cannot leave any trash at any event site outside of the permanent trash receptacles and may be required to secure additional containers, dumpsters, or services from Athens at a cost borne by the event producer. Accessibility Plan It is the event producer’s responsibility to comply with all City, County, State and Federal disability access requirements applicable to the event, including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). All indoor and outdoor sites, activities and programs must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Amplified Sound Event producers are required to obtain an Amplified Sound Permit if the event intends to use a loudspeaker or sound amplifying equipment for the purpose of giving instructions, directions, lectures, or transmitting music. The Chief of Police will consider the following in the issuance of Amplified Sound Permits: • The volume and intensity of the noise; • Whether the noise is prolonged and continuous; • How the noise contrasts with the ambient noise level; • The proximity of the noise source to residential and commercial uses; • The time of day; and • The anticipated duration of the noise. Speakers must be facing westward (towards the ocean) at all times. Food, Beverage, or Merchandise Sales In accordance with HBMC Section 12.20.300, the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, or branded merchandise from the event producer on the beach is allowed for events approved through the Special Events Permit Program. The sale of these items from any vendor other than the event producer, or any other commodity, merchandise, wares, products, or service on the beach is not allowed. Event producers wishing to sell within these guidelines would be responsible for obtaining a business license from the City, and for obtaining any applicable food or beverage permits through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. Requests for alcohol on the beach will not be considered. Page 156 of 862 Page 9 of 14 For events not on the beach, the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, or merchandise may be considered through the Special Events Permit Program. The event producer would be responsible for ensuring any vendors associated with its event has a current business license with the City and for obtaining any applicable food or beverage permits through the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health. If the sale of alcohol is approved through the Special Event Permit Program, the event producer must secure the appropriate license from the State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The City may place restrictions on the way in which alcohol is managed at a proposed event and/or a requirement of security officers and/or assigning City staff to monitor the cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer. Security City staff or law enforcement may deem a special event warrants the presence of one or more Police Officers or security personnel and the cost of such services shall be borne by the event producer. Security personnel must be licensed, in uniform and are subject to approval by the City. Insurance At least ten (10) days prior to the event, event producers will provide the City with a certificate of insurance providing liability insurance with the following requirements: Event producer agrees to furnish the City of Hermosa Beach evidence of comprehensive general liability insurance in the form of a certificate naming "the City of Hermosa Beach, its officers, agents, volunteers, and employees as additional insureds." This exact verbiage is required. Event producer shall notify the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination, reduction, cancellation, suspension, modification, or expiration of the policy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Event producer shall maintain insurance coverage meeting the standards outlined in this Section at all times during the term of the activity or activities for which the Event producer submitted its application, as reflected in and permitted by this Agreement. All certificates are subject to approval of the City’s Risk Manager. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Form CG 00 01 covering commercial general liability on an "occurrence" basis, including property damage, bodily injury, death, and personal and advertising injury with limits no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement, or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. The City reserves the right to request greater or lesser amounts of insurance coverage. If the use includes athletic activities, shall provide evidence of that the commercial general liability insurance includes coverage for injuries to athletic participants and participant accident insurance. If the Event producer maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the City. Event Day Expectations In order to immediately address any issues or changes that may arise during the course of an event, producers are responsible for: • Providing contact information for an event representative that City staff may reach at any time during the event. o The assigned event representative must be on-site and may not actively participate in the event. • Maintaining copies of all applicable Special Event Permits and any other permits issued by the City on- site during the event. Compliance Applicable Codes + Regulations The City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code governs the approval, review, and enforcement of events. The Special Events Policy Guide must be strictly adhered to and all pertinent City Ordinances shall be enforced. The sections of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code relevant to events include, but are not limited to: Page 157 of 862 Page 10 of 14 Title 8 – Health and Safety 8.24 Noise Control 8.64 Ban on Polystyrene Food Service Ware Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic 10.28 Loading and Unloading 10.32 Stopping, Standing and Parking Title 12 Street, Sidewalks and Public Places 12.20 Beach and Strand Regulations 12.28 Parks, Playgrounds and Other Public Areas 12.30 Special Events on Public Property Environmental Requirements Events in Hermosa Beach are expected to implement the following measures to reduce impacts and costs to the environment, the city, and the community. MEASURE Recycling and Waste Reduction 1. Reduce waste and single-use items No single-use paper, plastics, packaging, and décor items Reduce size/bulk of plates, containers, cups Use products with high recycled content No sale or give-away of single-use plastic drinking water bottles. At 'beer or drink gardens' use recycled or compostable cups Recycle fry-grease for bio-diesel fuels Limit and reduce size of handouts, flyers and giveaways 2. Recycling containers: Place well-marked recycle containers adjacent to every trash container Provide onsite 'monitors' directing people to recycling at prime locations or provide secondary trash sorters 3. Staging Recycle or reuse event construction materials Use ‘no emission/no VOC’ paints/sealants 4. Transportation No-idling policy for all vehicles Sponsor free shuttle or low-cost bus passes Use electric, hydrogen, hybrid or CNG vehicles 4. Energy Use energy-efficient lighting Turn lighting and devices off when not in use Turn off generators when not in use for significant period Use alternative energy (solar, wind, fuel cell) to supply some power Use alternative fuel generators (CNG, fuel cell, biodiesel) 5. Marine environment No hosing of surfaces Full containment of all wastes Full containment of all six-pack plastic rings. Cut rings prior to disposal 6. Education Event and vendors must have waste and recycling a prominent theme Ensure vendors and service providers with green measures Report on compliance with above applicable measures Page 158 of 862 Page 11 of 14 Applicable Fees All events are subject to an application fee, daily category fees, and additional fees established by resolution of the City Council and any additional costs incurred by the City on behalf of the event. Payment of event fees is due upon receipt. The Community Resources Department has the discretion to revoke a permit if all applicable fees are not paid in a timely manner. Special Event Permit fees are subject to change. Additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa Beach’s Community Development Department, Police Department, Public Works Department and/or the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Current Fee Schedule Event Categories Fee Category I Participant plus spectator crowd less than 500 per event day. Non-profit: $2 per registrant and roster of participants due to City Commercial: 70/30 split of proceeds and roster of participants due to City Category II Participant plus spectator crowd more than 500 but less than 3,000 per event day; • Impacts public areas for no longer than one day including set-up and tear-down; and • Is conducted in the off-season (not between Memorial Day and Labor Day) and not on any holiday. $3,270 per event day Category III Participant plus spectator crowd more than 500 but less than 3,000 per event day; • Impacts public areas for one or more days including set-up and tear-down; and • Is conducted in the Peak Season (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) or on any holiday; or Participant plus spectator crowd more than 3,000 but less than 5,000 per event day. $3,599 per event day Category IV Participant plus Spectator crowd exceeds 5,000 per event day. $6,544 per event day Additional Fees Fees Commercial Application Fee - non-refundable $1,028 Non-Profit Application Fee - non-refundable $685 Pass-Thru Application Fee - non-refundable $343 Amplified Sound Permit $201 Additional Fees Cont’d Fees Pier Plaza Use Fee $13,697 per event day Event Co-sponsor* $346 each Event Set-Up/Tear-Down $310 per location, per day Community Resources Staff $411 per day Parking Space Fee Fees vary based on parking location *The Event Co-sponsor fee is charged for each organization listed as a presenting sponsor of the event on any or all marketing materials for the event. Page 159 of 862 Page 12 of 14 Damage Deposit Monetary deposits, bonds and other security may be necessary to guarantee performance of all required conditions, clean-up and repair of any City property or facilities damaged as a result of the event. Events may be required to submit a deposit to cover any potential damage to City facilities. All or a portion of the deposit may be refunded upon post event inspection. Events will be billed for the costs to repair or replace any City property damaged as a result of the event if the damage exceeds the deposit provided. Refund/Cancellation Policy Once a permit is approved and issued, daily category fees or additional fees may be refunded when written notice is given to the Community Resources Department at least two weeks prior to the event date. Fee Waiver Grants To support qualified organizations that have received approval to hold their event, the City provides event fee waiver grant opportunities to assist in its success by relieving the financial burden associated with the cost of the City’s event fees. Events and organizations that qualify for a long-term agreement or in contract are not bound to the terms of this policy. The annual award limit of fee waiver grants is approved by the City Council each fall for the upcoming calendar year. Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $2,500 per event or a 50% reduction of indirect City event fees, whichever is the lesser amount. Fee waiver grants may only be used toward indirect costs charged by the City; direct costs are not eligible for and organizations are required to pay those in full. The minimum amount of a requested fee waiver grant must total at least $250. Eligibility In order to be eligible to apply for a fee waiver grant, the event must be a returning event to the City. Fee waiver grants will not be considered for new events or events taking place during the Peak Season (between Memorial Day and Labor Day). Following approval of an event, a completed Special Event Fee Waiver Grant Application is required to be submitted to the Community Resources Department at least 60 days prior to the event. The request will be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission at one of its regularly scheduled meetings for consideration of approval. Event producers will be requested to demonstrate the following: • A financial need or other economic justification to be considered for a fee waiver grant; • A positive community benefit through the organization or its event by meeting at least two of the following criteria: • The organization and/or event serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach, its residents, schools, and/or businesses; • The organization and/or event can demonstrate broad community support and sponsorship; • The event appeals to a wide segment of community members; • The organization and/or event enhances the quality of life to the Hermosa Beach community; offering recreational, cultural, social, and or and/or educational activities of interest to the community; • The organization can demonstrate a commitment to supporting the City’s active and healthy lifestyle as a result of the event; and/or • The organization/and or event addresses an unmet community need. • A positive economic impact as a result of the event by providing the following information: • If the event is consecutive days, data indicating the total number of participants that utilize overnight lodging in the City of Hermosa Beach; and • Data indicating the participants spending in Hermosa Beach during the duration of the event at any of the businesses in the City of Hermosa Beach. Additionally, event producers must be able to fully fund their event should they not receive a fee waiver grant and may not be dependent on the fee waiver grant to determine their ability to hold the event. Events specifically prohibited from receiving a fee waiver grant include those events that: • Promote, advocate, or advance a political message or belief. • Projects or organizations who have unsatisfactorily fulfilled its obligations from previous fee waiver grants. Obligations Page 160 of 862 Page 13 of 14 Organizations approved for a fee waiver grant will be required to complete the following: • Include that the event “is brought to you with support from the City of Hermosa Beach” on all marketing materials. The City requests this exact verbiage be used. o A copy of event marketing materials with this exact verbiage must be provided to the City prior to the City’s issuance of the Special Events Permit. • A formal presentation to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission at one of its regular meetings no more than 60-days following the event. The presentation shall include discussion of: o Number of attendees. o Beneficiary of funds raised by the event (if applicable). o Overview of event budget and financial outlook. o Overview of the community benefit and/or positive economic impact to the City of Hermosa Beach. Disqualification Failure to complete these requirements in accordance with this policy shall automatically disqualify the organization from submitting a future request to receive a fee waiver grant for the remainder of the current calendar year plus one additional calendar year. If any information submitted as part of the Special Event Fee Waiver Grant is found to be fraudulent, event approvals already granted for the remainder of the calendar year will be automatically revoked. While the organization will be permitted to reapply for approval of event(s) in the following calendar year, it will no longer be eligible to apply for a fee waiver grant. Long-term Agreements The City of Hermosa Beach recognizes the value in hosting a variety of beloved community events that help create a balanced and enjoyable events calendar for its residents. To support and develop a long-term approach to the scheduling of events, eligible events can qualify for a long-term agreement (LTA) with the City. Eligibility In order for an organization to be eligible for consideration of a long-term agreement, the event(s) must meet at least three of the following: • The event(s) must qualify as an Impact Level II or III (per the Impact Worksheet), and at least one of the following: o Have a combined estimated total of 5,000 people in attendance; or o The event must be at least two (2) consecutive days (including setup and teardown). • Have held its event in Hermosa Beach for at least three consecutive years • The event must be produced by an organization that serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach’s coastal lifestyle, its residents, schools, and/or businesses; and • The organization or event producer must be able to demonstrate how its programs (outside of those provided at the event) provide a positive impact to the City including enhancements to quality of life to the Hermosa Beach community; or the offering of recreational, cultural, social, and/or educational activities of interest to the community. • The event can demonstrate: o A community benefit; or o A positive economic impact as a result of the event. Event producers will be requested to demonstrate a positive community benefit through the organization or its event by meeting at least two of the following criteria: • The organization and/or event serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach, its residents, schools, and/or businesses; • The organization and/or event can demonstrate broad community support and sponsorship; • The event appeals to a wide segment of community members; • The organization and/or event enhances the quality of life to the Hermosa Beach community; offering recreational, cultural, social, and or and/or educational activities of interest to the community; • The organization can demonstrate a commitment to supporting the City’s active and healthy lifestyle as a result of the event; and/or Page 161 of 862 Page 14 of 14 • The organization/and or event addresses an unmet community need. Event producers will be requested to demonstrate a positive economic impact as a result of the event by providing the following information: • If the event is consecutive days, data indicating the total number of participants that utilize overnight lodging in the City of Hermosa Beach; and • Data indicating the participants spending in Hermosa Beach during the duration of the event at any of the businesses in the City of Hermosa Beach. Upon request of an organization whose event does not satisfy one or more of the above eligibility criteria, the City Council may authorize such organization to apply for an LTA where its event provides a demonstrable or differentiated benefit to the community or a service that the City would otherwise be unable to provide. Term Limits LTA’s shall be for no less than two (2) years but shall not exceed a maximum of three (3) years unless otherwise determined by the City Council. Procedures The following steps are required to guide the development and implementation of an LTA: 1. Submittal of an LTA Application and corresponding letter to the Community Resources Department demonstrating how the organization meets the criteria. 2. Review and recommendation for City Council approval by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. 3. Review and approval by the City Council to begin LTA negotiations with City staff. 4. LTA negotiations and development. 5. Presentation of the final LTA to the City Council for approval. Obligations Organizations whose event(s) are approved through an LTA are required to provide a formal presentation to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission at one of its regular monthly meetings no more than 60 days prior and 60 days following its event(s). The pre-event presentation shall include a general event overview including anticipated number of attendees; an overview of the event footprint and individualized setup; and its anticipated impact(s) to the community, etc. The post-event presentation shall include a general overview including the actual number of attendees; actual impact(s) to the community; and any event struggles and successes. Page 162 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 1 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) AAU Hermosa Beach Championships Junior volleyball tournaments on the north and south of the Pier Setup: July 12, 2024 Event: July 13, 2024 - July 19, 2024 *Setup: June 30, 2025 and July 24, 2025 Event: July 1, 2024 - July 3, 2025 and July 25, 2025 - July 27, 2025 *Pending staff approval Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking and City Staff/Services Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD City Staff/Services: TBD Indirect Costs: $6,000 plus Daily Setup/Teardown Category I (Non-profit): $2 per participant x maximum of 500 participants per day x 6 event days = $6,000 Setup/Teardown: $310 x one setup day in 2024 = $310. Two setup days in 2025 = $620 Mychal’s Learning Place California Great Santa Stroll 5K run, walk, or stroll along the Strand to benefit Mychal's Learning Place with participants dressed in Santa Suits December 14, 2024; December 13, 2025; and December 12, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking and City Staff/Services TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD Indirect Costs: $13,697 City Staff/Services: TBD Pier Plaza Use: $13,697 Indirect Costs: $3,270 Category II: $3,270 Page 163 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 2 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived Great Autos of Yesteryear Classic Car Show Classic cars from all eras featured on Pier Plaza May 4, 2024; May 3, 2025; and May 2, 2026 Direct Costs: TBD Direct Costs: $685 City Staff/Services: TBD Application: $685 Indirect Costs: $13,697 Pier Plaza Use: $13,697 The Jewish Community Center Chanukah Community Celebration Music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, and lighting of the menorah December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025; December 10 - 23, 2025; and December 2 - 14, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus City Staff/Services TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 City Staff/Services: TBD Indirect Costs: $13,697 Pier Plaza Use: $13,697 Epic Days Foundation, INC. Epic Days Beach day adventure activities for children and young adults with special needs May 18, 2024 - May 19, 2024 and August 17, 2024 - August 18, 2024; CANCELLED May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025 and August 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025; and May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026 and August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD Page 164 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 3 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived Fine Arts Group of Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival Artists’ booths, a student art exhibit, face painting, and art activities for kids on the Community Center Lawn June 7, 2024 - June 9, 2024; June 6, 2025 - June 8, 2025; and June 12, 2026 - June 14, 2026 Direct Costs: Parking TBD Direct Costs: $685 Parking: TBD Application: $685 Indirect Costs: $11,107 Category III: $3,599 x 3 event days = $10,797 Setup/Tear-down: $310 Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Hearts of Hermosa Annual fundraiser for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation including an auction, dinner, drinks, and dancing in the Community Center parking lot March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024; March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025; and March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking and City Staff/Services TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD Indirect Costs: $4,219 City Staff/Services: TBD Category III: $3,599 Setup/Tear-down: $310 x 1 setup day and 1 teardown day = $620 International Surf Festival Physical fitness activities with events across the four South Bay beach cities July 31, 2024 - Sunday, August 5, 2024; July 30, 2025 - August 4, 2025; and July 29, 2026 - August 2, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 25% of Parking: TBD Application: $685 Indirect Costs: $11,727 Category III: $3,599 x 3 event days = $10,797 Set-up/Tear-down: $310 x 2 setup days and 1 teardown day = $930 Page 165 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 4 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived Junior Volleyball Association (JVA)/Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships Junior volleyball tournaments Set-up: July 6, 2024 Event: July 7, 2024 - July 11, 2024 *Set-up: July 5, 2025 Event: July 6, 2025 - July 10, 2025 *Pending staff approval Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking and City Staff/Services TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD City Staff/Services: TBD Indirect Costs: $5,310 Category I (Nonprofit): $2 per participant x maximum of 500 participants per day x 5 event days = $5,000 Setup/Teardown: $310 Friends of the Parks Pets in the Park, and Pumpkins in the Park Free community events May 4, 2024; CANCELLED May 3, 2025; and May 2, 2026 October 19, 2025; October 11, 2025; and October 10, 2026 Direct Costs: Parking TBD Direct Costs: $1,370 Parking: TBD Application: $685 x two events Friends of the Parks Movies at the Beach Free community event TBD – In negotiations TBD TBD Page 166 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 5 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived Shakespeare by the Sea Shakespeare plays in the park July 10 - 11, 2024; July 9 - 10, 2025; and July 8 - 9, 2026 None Direct Costs: $886 plus Parking and City Staff/Services TBD Application: $685 Amplified Sound Permit: $201 Parking: TBD Note: The City provides $7,500 in monetary support Skechers Foundation Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk A walk along the Strand to benefit the Friendship Foundation and public education October 20, 2024; October 19, 2025; and October 18, 2026 Direct Costs: Parking TBD Direct Costs: $685 Parking: TBD Application: $685 Indirect Costs: $6,544 Daily Category IV: $6,544 Spyder Surf Shops Spyder Surf Fest A festival on Pier Plaza with a fashion show, surf industry vendor booths, and giveaways and prizes as part of the Surfers Walk of Fame Weekend April 27, 2024; April 26, 2025; and April 25, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking and City Staff/Services TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Application: $685 Parking: TBD Indirect Costs: $13,697 City Staff/Services: TBD Pier Plaza Use: $13,697 Page 167 of 862 Attachment 2: Current Long-term Agreements Fees are calculated with the fees listed in the Master Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025 Page 6 of 6 Organization Event Event Description Event Dates (Including Set-up/Tear-down) Annual Fees Payable to the City Annual Fees to be Waived MESP Inc. Triathlon A ¼-mile ocean swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 3-mile run on the strand August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024; August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025; and August 7, 2026 - August 9, 2026 Direct Costs: $201 plus Parking TBD Direct Costs: $685 Amplified Sound: $201 Parking: TBD Application: $685 Indirect Costs: $13,697 Indirect Costs: $4,219 Pier Plaza Use: $13,697 Category III: $3,599 Setup/Teardown: $310 x 2 setup days = $620 Total: Direct Costs: $1,809 plus Indirect Costs: $25,963 $27,772 Direct Costs: $10,476 plus Indirect Costs: $81,841 $92,317 Page 168 of 862 Page 1 of 5 City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310.318.0280 ● hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT APPLICATION The City of Hermosa Beach recognizes the value in hosting a variety of beloved community events that help create a balanced and enjoyable events calendar for its residents. To support and develop a long-term approach to the scheduling of events, eligible events can qualify for a long-term agreement (LTA) with the City. Eligibility In order for an organization to be eligible for consideration of a long-term agreement, its event(s) must satisfactorily meet at least three of the following: o The organization’s event(s) must qualify as an Impact Level II or III (per the Impact Characteristics Worksheet found in the Special Events Policy Guide), AND meet at least one of the following: o Have a combined estimated total of 5,000 people in attendance (participants and spectators); or o The event must be at least two (2) consecutive days (including setup and teardown). □ The organization has held its event in Hermosa Beach for at least three consecutive years. □ The event must be produced by an organization that serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach’s coastal lifestyle, its residents, schools, and/or businesses. □ The organization or event producer must be able to demonstrate how its programs (outside of those provided at the event) provide a positive impact to the City including enhancements to quality of life to the Hermosa Beach community; or the offering of recreational, cultural, social, and/or educational activities of interest to the community. □ The event can demonstrate: o A community benefit; or o A positive economic impact as a result of the event. Applicants will be requested to demonstrate a positive community benefit through the organization or its event by meeting at least two of the following criteria: □ The organization and/or event serves, involves, and/or promotes Hermosa Beach, its residents, schools, and/or businesses; □ The organization and/or event can demonstrate broad community support and sponsorship; □ The event appeals to a wide segment of community members; □ The organization and/or event enhances the quality of life to the Hermosa Beach community; offering recreational, cultural, social, and or and/or educational activities of interest to the community; □ The organization can demonstrate a commitment to supporting the City’s active and healthy lifestyle as a result of the event; and/or □ The organization/and or event addresses an unmet community need. Applicants will be requested to demonstrate a positive economic impact as a result of the event by providing the following information: • If the event is consecutive days, data indicating the total number of participants that utilize overnight lodging in the City of Hermosa Beach; and • Data indicating the participants spending in Hermosa Beach during the duration of the event at any of the businesses in the City of Hermosa Beach. Page 169 of 862 Page 2 of 5 Upon request of an organization whose event does not satisfy one or more of the above eligibility criteria, the City Council may at a regular Council meeting authorize such organization to apply for an LTA where its event provides a demonstrable or differentiated benefit to the community or a service that the City would otherwise be unable to provide. Procedures for Consideration The following steps are required to guide the development and implementation of an LTA: 1. Submittal of an LTA Application and corresponding letter to the Community Resources Department that addresses how the organization or event qualifies for each of the eligibility requirements (as outlined above). 2. Review and recommendation for City Council approval by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission. 3. Review and approval by the City Council to begin LTA negotiations with Staff. 4. LTA negotiations and development. 5. Presentation of the final LTA to the City Council for approval. Page 170 of 862 Page 3 of 5 City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue ● Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310.318.0280 ● hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov SPECIAL EVENT LONG-TERM AGREEMENT APPLICATION ORGANIZATION INFORMATION Applicant Name: Birthdate: Organization Name: Non-Profit? ☐No ☐Yes Non-Profit I.D. or Tax Exempt #: If non-profit, please describe who will benefit from funds raised from your event: Address: City State Zip Phone: Cell: Email Address: EVENT INFORMATION Please indicate the number of years your event has been held in Hermosa Beach: Event location: Estimated # of Participants (daily): Age of Participants: Estimated # of Spectators (daily): Total Estimated Attendance: Please indicate your event level, selecting all that apply: ☐ Local ☐ Regional ☐ National ☐ Championship ☐ Qualifier Event Type (please select all that apply): ☐ Race (run/walk, bike, etc.) ☐ Parade ☐ Concert ☐ Street Fair/Festival ☐ Concert ☐ Tournament ☐ Fundraiser ☐ Swim/Paddle/Surf ☐ Other Mark Paaluhi March 8, 1971 Day at the Beach for the Hermosa Beach Open X 95-4783266 Funds will go directly to event expenditures 1937 Palm Drive Hermosa Beach California 90254 Mark@DayattheBeachEvents.com Northside of the Hermosa Beach Pier 100 16 yo+ 500 1500 X X X 1 (as of 9/4/2024 310-927-1288 Page 171 of 862 Page 4 of 5 EVENT INFORMATION CONTINUED… Event Description – briefly describe your event and event activities: EVENT DATES REQUEST Please note the requested event dates, including set-up and tear-down dates, for the next three (3) years. Date requests are not guaranteed. YEAR ONE EVENT DATE(S): Set-Up Date(s): Event Date(s): Clean-Up Date(s): YEAR TWO EVENT DATE(S): Set-Up Date(s): Event Date(s): Clean-Up Date(s): YEAR THREE EVENT DATE(S): Set-Up Date(s): Event Date(s): Clean-Up Date(s): Please provide a brief explanation detailing a necessity for holding your event during the date(s) listed above: I certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Name/Company Representative Signature Date The Hermosa Beach Open will consist of the top professional beach volleyballplayers from around the world The event is a 4 day competition, 1 day for an open qualifier and the remaining 3 days for the main draw. 9/2/25 9/3/25-9/6/25 9/8/26 9/9/26-912/26 9/7/27 9/8/26-9/11/26 We are requesting these dates to minimize the impact to the city and stay close to the summer time frame in California Mark Paaluhi/ Day at the Beach Events 7/16/2024 Page 172 of 862 Page 5 of 5 Page 173 of 862 Wedbush presents Hermosa Beach Open LTA Application To the Parks, Recreation and Community Advisory Commission, Pro beach volleyball (Hermosa Beach Open) has long been a staple of the Hermosa Beach Community for well over 50 years. Over the years there have been a few instances that the Hermosa Beach Open was unable to host in Hermosa Beach due to inconsistencies of tour schedules, bankruptcy, or change in leadership with our pro beach volleyball tour. The Wedbush presents Hermosa Beach Open, along with Sand Court Experts (SCE) and Day at the Beach Events (DATBE), would like to do its part to help keep with its long history and establish the consistency of the Hermosa Beach Open by committing to an LTA with the City of Hermosa Beach. The Wedbush presents Hermosa Beach Open is a 4-day event on the first weekend after Labor Day Weekend. With the consistency of an annual pro beach volleyball event scheduled on a specific date each year, we project to host well over 5ooo participants and spectators in a short time. Although, the Hermosa Beach Open, has been in the community for decades. This is the first time it will be hosted by Wedbush, SCE and DATBE. Wedbush, SCE and DATBE are businesses that serve and exude the Hermosa Beach lifestyle. SCE and DATBE have unofficially represented Hermosa Beach through its beach volleyball court construction and DATBE hosted programs around the world. Page 174 of 862 By establishing these businesses in Hermosa Beach and utilizing the Hermosa Beach lifestyle as its primary business model. The HBO is an event that will bring the Hermosa Beach community together and people from around the world to experience what Hermosa has to offer through beach volleyball. The rich diversity of the sport of beach volleyball also allows for our local community to meet various individuals of different ethnicity, cultures, religions, race, and sexuality. The HBO is also partnering with the Hermosa Beach Museum to continue with the promotion of the rich history the museum must share with the world. With the HBO hosting to a diverse fan base, it will provide a viable economic impact to the local businesses in Hermosa through the accommodations, food & beverage, retail and revisits (people who come back to Hermosa because of their experience during the HBO). Thank you for your time. I hope you consider our LTA. Please contact me with any questions, comments or concerns. Mark Paaluhi Page 175 of 862 TENTATIVE 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0280 hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Page 176 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 5 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 177 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 February 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 178 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Setup) Impact Level III 29 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center Impact Level III 30 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Teardown) Impact Level III 31 March 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 179 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II (TENTATIVE) 6 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II (TENTATIVE) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-off Party Community Theatre impact Level II 26 Surfers Walk of Fame Spyder Surf Fest Pier Plaza Impact Level III 27 28 29 30 April 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 180 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Classic Car Show Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza Impact Level II Pets in the Park Valley Park Impact Level II 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II State of the Art 18 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 19 20 21 22 23 Fiesta Hermosa Hermosa Avenue, Lot A Pier Avenue, & Pier Plaza (Setup) Impact Level III 24 Fiesta Hermosa Hermosa Avenue, Lot A Pier Avenue, & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 25 Fiesta Hermosa Hermosa Avenue, Lot A Pier Avenue, & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 26 Fiesta Hermosa Hermosa Avenue, Lot A Pier Avenue, & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 27 Fiesta Hermosa Hermosa Avenue, Lot A Pier Avenue, & Pier Plaza (Teardown) Impact Level III 28 29 30 31 May 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 181 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn (Setup) Impact Level III 7 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III 8 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) PENDING Impact Level III June 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 182 of 862 July 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 2 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 3 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 4 5 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 6 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 7 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 8 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 9 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III Shakespeare by the Sea Valley Park Impact Level I 10 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III Shakespeare by the Sea Valley Park Impact Level I 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 25 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 26 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 27 AAU Beach Volleyball Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 28 29 29 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III 29 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Page 183 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier Impact Level III 2 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts (CBVA) Impact Level III Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 3 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier Impact Level III Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 4 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Teardown) Impact Level III 5 6 7 8 Triathlon Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 9 Triathlon Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 10 Triathlon Downtown Impact Level III 11 12 13 14 15 16 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 17 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 184 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Set-up) Impact Level II PENDING 3 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 4 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 5 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 6 Movies at the Beach South of Pier Impact Level III PENDING Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 7 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 8 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 9 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 10 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 11 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 12 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 13 Movies at the Beach South of Pier Impact Level III PENDING 14 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 15 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Teardown) Impact Level III 16 17 18 19 20 Coastal Cleanup Day Schumacher Plaza, North & South of Pier Impact Level I 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Locale 90254 Lot A & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 28 Locale 90254 Lot A & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 29 30 September 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 185 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pumpkins in the Park Edith Rodaway Park Impact Level II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Strand (North of Pier) & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 186 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Community Center East Lawn Impact Level II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Hermosa for the Holidays Lot A & Pier Plaza (Setup) Impact Level III 21 Hermosa for the Holidays Lot A & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 22 Hermosa for the Holidays Lot A & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 23 Hermosa for the Holidays Lot A & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 24 Hermosa for the Holidays Lot A & Pier Plaza (Teardown) Impact Level III 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2025 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 187 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sand Snowman Contest North of Pier Impact Level I 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 California Great Santa Stroll Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 14 Community Chanukah Celebration* Pier Plaza & Greenwood Park Impact Level II 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 2025 *Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Wednesday, December 10, and the Menorah is removed Tuesday, December 23 , 2025. Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 188 of 862 TENTATIVE 2026 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0280 hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Page 189 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 190 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 February 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 191 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Load-in) Impact Level III 28 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center Impact Level III 29 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Load-out) Impact Level III 30 31 March 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 192 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-off Party Community Theatre impact Level II 25 Surfers Walk of Fame Spyder Surf Fest Pier Plaza Impact Level III 26 27 28 29 30 April 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted or City Contracted Event Page 193 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Classic Car Show Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza Impact Level II Pets in the Park Valley Park Impact Level II 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 17 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level I 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 194 of 862 June 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn (Load-in) Impact Level III 13 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III 14 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Page 195 of 862 July 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Page 196 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts (CBVA) Impact Level III 2 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier Impact Level III 3 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Load-out) Impact Level III 4 5 6 7 Triathlon Downtown (Load-in) Impact Level III 8 Triathlon Downtown (Load-in) Impact Level III 9 Triathlon Downtown Impact Level III 10 11 12 13 14 15 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 16 Epic Days South of Pier Impact Level II 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 197 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Set-up) Impact Level II PENDING 9 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 10 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 11 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Load-in) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 12 Movies at the Beach South of Pier Impact Level III PENDING Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 14 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 15 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 16 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 17 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 18 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 19 Movies at the Beach South of Pier Impact Level III PENDING 20 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 21 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Load-out) Impact Level III 22 23 24 25 26 Coastal Cleanup Day Schumacher Plaza, North & South of Pier Impact Level I 27 28 29 30 September 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 198 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pumpkins in the Park Edith Rodaway Park Impact Level II 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Strand (North of Pier) & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 199 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Community Center East Lawn Impact Level II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 200 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Sand Snowman Contest North of Pier Impact Level I 6 Community Chanukah Celebration* Pier Plaza & Greenwood Park Impact Level II 7 8 9 10 11 12 California Great Santa Stroll Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 2026 *Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Wednesday, December 2, 2026 and the Menorah is removed Monday, December 14, 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 201 of 862 TENTATIVE 2027 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0280 hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Page 202 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January 2027 Page 203 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 February 2027 Page 204 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 March 2027 Page 205 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-off Party Community Theatre impact Level II 24 Surfers Walk of Fame Impact Level III 25 26 27 28 29 30 April 2027 Page 206 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 2027 Page 207 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 June 2027 Page 208 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 July 2027 Page 209 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 August 2027 Page 210 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Set-up) Impact Level II PENDING 8 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 9 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 10 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 11 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts Impact Level II PENDING 12 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 14 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 15 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 16 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 17 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 18 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure) Impact Level III 19 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 20 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Teardown) Impact Level III 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 September 2027 Page 211 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 October 2027 Page 212 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Community Center East Lawn Impact Level II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2027 Page 213 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Sand Snowman Contest North of Pier Impact Level I 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 December 2027 Page 214 of 862 TENTATIVE 2024 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0280 hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Page 215 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 7 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 8 9 10 11 12 13 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 14 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 28 29 30 31 January 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Page 216 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 26 27 28 29 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) February 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Page 217 of 862 March 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 2 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 3 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 4 5 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 6 7 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 8 9 HBLL Opening Day Clark Field Impact Level II 10 11 12 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 13 14 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 15 16 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Impact Level III 17 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 18 19 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 20 21 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 22 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Setup) Impact Level III 23 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center Impact Level III 24 Hearts of Hermosa Community Center (Teardown) Impact Level III 25 26 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 27 28 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 29 30 31 Easter Sunrise Mass South of Pier Page 218 of 862 April 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 7 8 9 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 10 11 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 12 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 13 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 14 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 15 16 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 17 18 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts 19 20 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Ave- nue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II State of the Art Cypress Ave. & 6th St. 21 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 22 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier (Setup) 23 SCVA Day at the Beach North Volleyball Courts Rams Draft Experience South of Pier (Setup) 24 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier, Schumacher Plaza, and Pier Plaza (Setup) 25 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts Rams Draft Experience South of Pier, Schumacher Plaza, and Pier Plaza 26 Surfers Walk of Fame Kick-off Party Community Theatre impact Level II Rams Draft Experience South of Pier, Schumacher Plaza, and Pier Plaza 27 Surfers Walk of Fame Spyder Surf Fest Pier Plaza Impact Level III Rams Draft Experience South of Pier 28 Waterman’s Surf Series South of Pier Rams Draft Experience South of Pier 29 RUHS Volleyball Matches North Volleyball Courts Rams Draft Experience South of Pier 30 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier Page 219 of 862 May 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier 2 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier 3 Rams Draft Experience South of Pier (Teardown) 4 Classic Car Show Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 5 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts Your are Enough 5k Schumacher Plaza & Strand north of Pier 6 7 8 9 10 11 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Night at the Ballpark Clark Field Impact Level II 12 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 13 14 15 16 17 18 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 19 20 21 22 23 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 24 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III CBVA North Volleyball Courts (Setup) 25 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown Impact Level III CBVA North Volleyball Courts Impact Level III 26 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown Impact Level III CBVA North Volleyball Courts 27 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown Impact Level III CBVA North Volleyball Courts (Teardown) 28 Fiesta Hermosa Downtown (Tear-down) Impact Level III 29 30 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 31 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts Page 220 of 862 June 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 2 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts HBLL Closing Day Clark Field Impact Level II 3 4 5 6 7 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn (Setup) Impact Level III 8 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III South Bay Paddle South of Pier 9 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 10 11 12 13 14 SCVA Day at the Beach North Volleyball Courts (Setup) 15 SCVA Day at the Beach North Volleyball Courts 16 17 U19 World Championship and World University Trials North Volleyball Courts 18 U19 World Championship and World University Trials North Volleyball Courts 19 U19 World Championship and World University Trials North Volleyball Courts 20 U19 World Championship and World University Trials North Volleyball Courts 21 22 Nothing Weekend 23 Nothing Weekend 24 25 26 27 28 29 Smackfest Co-ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament North Volleyball Courts 30 SCVA Day at the Beach North Volleyball Courts Page 221 of 862 July 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 7 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 8 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 9 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 10 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III Shakespeare by the Sea Valley Park Impact Level I 11 JVA/BVCA Hermosa Beach National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III Shakespeare by the Sea Valley Park Impact Level I 12 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 13 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 14 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 15 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 16 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 17 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 18 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 19 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 20 AVP Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 21 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 22 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts) Impact Level III 23 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 24 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 25 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 26 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 27 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 28 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 29 AVP Junior National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Teardown) Impact Level III 30 31 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Page 222 of 862 August 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III 2 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier Impact Level III 3 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts (CBVA) Impact Level III Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza 4 International Surf Festival & CBVA North & South of Pier Impact Level III Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza 5 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier (Tear-down) Impact Level III 6 7 8 9 Triathlon Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 10 Triathlon Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 11 Triathlon Downtown Impact Level III CBVA North Volleyball Courts 12 13 14 15 16 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 17 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 18 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 19 20 21 22 23 24 Nothing Weekend 25 Nothing Weekend 26 27 28 29 30 CBVA North Volleyball Courts & Schumacher Plaza (Setup) 31 CBVA North Volleyball Courts & Schumacher Plaza Page 223 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 CBVA North Volleyball Courts & Schumacher Plaza 2 3 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Setup) 4 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts 5 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts 6 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts 7 Movies at the Beach South of Pier (Utilizing Hermosa Beach Concert Series Infrastructure) Impact Level III PENDING Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts 8 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 9 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 10 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 11 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 12 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Event Infrastructure Only) Impact Level III 14 Movies at the Beach South of Pier (Utilizing Hermosa Beach Concert Series Infrastructure) Impact Level III PENDING 15 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 16 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Tear-down) Impact Level III 17 18 19 20 21 Coastal Cleanup Day Schumacher Plaza, North & South of Pier Impact Level I Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis Schumacher Plaza & Strand north of Pier 22 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 23 24 25 26 27 Locale 90254 Hermosa Avenue, & Lot A (Setup) Impact Level III 28 Locale 90254 Hermosa Avenue, & Lot A Impact Level III AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 29 Locale 90254 Hermosa Avenue, & Lot A Impact Level III 30 September 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Page 224 of 862 October 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 5 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 6 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 7 8 9 10 11 12 The Frosty Olympics South of Pier PENDING 13 Walk to End Alzheimer's Schumacher Plaza and Strand north of Pier 14 15 16 17 18 Community Movie Night: Carrie Community Theatre Impact Level I 19 Pumpkins in the Park Edith Rodaway Park Impact Level II VOLLEY4SOUND North Volleyball Courts 20 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Schumacher Plaza and Strand north of Pier Impact Level III 21 22 23 24 25 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 26 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 27 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 28 29 30 31 Page 225 of 862 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Sandy Sauté North of Pier 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Darc Sport Pier to Pier Run The Strand PENDING 10 11 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Community Center East Lawn Impact Level II 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Hermosa for the Holidays Downtown (Setup) Impact Level III 23 Hermosa for the Holidays Downtown Impact Level III AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 24 Hermosa for the Holidays Downtown Impact Level III 25 26 27 28 29 30 November 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Page 226 of 862 December 2024 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted Event City Contracted Event Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sand Snowman Contest North of Pier Impact Level I 8 9 10 11 12 13 Community Movie Night: Nightmare Before Christmas Community Theatre Impact Level I 14 California Great Santa Stroll Strand North of Pier & Pier Plaza Impact Level III 15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 27 28 29 Community Chanukah Celebration Pier Plaza & Greenwood Park* Impact Level II 30 31 *Menorah installation at Greenwood Park is Monday, December 23 2024, and the Menorah is removed Friday, January 3, 2025 Page 227 of 862 Off-Season Monthly Events (Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available (out of 15) January 6 9 February 3 12 March 18 -3 April 19 -4 May (through May 26) 13 2 September (from September 3) 19 -4 October 11 4 November 6 9 December 6 9 Peak Season (Memorial Day: May 27, 2024– Labor Day: September 2, 2024) # of Special Event Days on the Beach/Strand/Pier Plaza Level I & II Event Days (not on Level III Event Days) & City Sponsored/Contracted (not on Level III, II or I Event Days) (Maximum of 25) Level III Event Days (Maximum of 45) Total # of Event Days (out of 70 total) 18 38 54 Peak Season Event Limits: To balance coastal access with events, events on the Beach, Strand & Pier Plaza will be limited to the following number of events during the peak summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day – approximately 100 days over the summer): o Maximum of 45 days used by Level III Events o Maximum of 25 days used by Level I & II Events, & City Sponsored/Contracted Events (on days not used by Level III Events) City Sponsored or City Contracted Events, & Long-term Agreement Events are categorized by their Impact Level Page 228 of 862 APPROVAL OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF LONG-TERM AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DAY AT THE BEACH EVENTS FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH OPEN Page 229 of 862 BACKGROUND Staff received a long-term agreement application from Day at the Beach events to hold the Hermosa Beach Open from 2025 to 2027 Page 230 of 862 DISCUSSION If staff is directed to enter into long-term agreement negotiations with Day at the Beach for the Hermosa Beach Open on its requested event dates in September, the monthly event limit of 15 days would be exceeded Page 231 of 862 DISCUSSION CONTINUED… •Historically, AVP has held the Hermosa Beach Open alongside a junior volleyball tournament in the early to mid-July timeframe •AVP did not hold the Hermosa Beach Open in 2024 and only held its junior tournament •AVP has applied for a long-term agreement for its junior tournament and to host the Hermosa Beach Open from 2025 through 2027, which will be before the Commission and Council in October 2024 Page 232 of 862 QUESTIONS? Page 233 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-033 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD QUARTERLY SUMMARY Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Quarterly Summary from the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). Attachment: SBWIB 4th Quarter Summary for Program Year 2023–2024 Respectfully Submitted by: Chris Cagle, SBWIB Regional Affairs Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 234 of 862 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500, Hawthorne, CA 90250 Office 310-970-7700; Fax 310-970-7712 Quarterly Summary of the July 18, 2024, South Bay Workforce Investment Board of Directors Meeting Hermosa Beach This report summarizes the July 18, 2024, South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s (SBWIB) meeting activities and program accomplishments during the 4th Quarter of Program Year 2023-2024. As you are aware, the South Bay WIB is comprised of representatives from the eleven participating cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach Lawndale, El Segundo, Inglewood, Carson, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne, Lomita and Gardena for the delivery of employment and training services through its One-Stop Business and Career Centers. *During the fourth quarter, the program term ended for the $12 million West Los Angeles College and SBWIB Department of Labor funded Scaling Apprenticeship Grant. The Scaling Apprenticeship Grant was a nationwide four-year grant with a goal of recruiting and enrolling 5,000 individuals into apprenticeships with the SBWIB responsible for enrolling a total of 1,240 apprentices locally. As of June 30, 2024, a total of five thousand three hundred and sixty-three (5,363) individuals were enrolled in an apprenticeship program, one thousand five hundred and thirty- two (1,532) of whom were enrolled by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board. By the end of the grant term, three thousand and thirty-seven (3,037) individuals successfully completed their apprenticeship placements. Four hundred and sixty-seven additional individuals were enrolled into pre-apprenticeship programs under this grant. *Last quarter, the SBWIB continued reaching out to partners including other Workforce Development Boards, employers, colleges, universities and other partners via e-mail, telephone, and Zoom to assess each company’s status and encourage them to utilize the Department of Labor’s (DOL) America Building Apprenticeships (ABA) grant, which aims to develop, create and expand apprenticeships in this Country, as a workforce development pipeline solution. Under the ABA Grant, the SBWIB created a Registered Apprenticeship Hub in an effort to address the increasing demand for skilled professionals throughout California. The funding is utilized to assist partners with enrolling 800 participants into registered apprenticeship programs and another 200 into pre-apprenticeships, that prepare candidates for high demand jobs in the manufacturing, healthcare, information technology/cybersecurity, arts, media and entertainment, and clean Page 235 of 862 energy/transportation sectors over a four-year period. The ABA grant also allows the South Bay WIB to assist other entities with staff time to build, create, and expand apprenticeships. A total of two hundred and seventy-nine (279) apprentices and one hundred and fifty-two (152) pre-apprentices were enrolled during Program Year 2023 – 2024. *South Bay employers have been actively engaged in the SBWIB’s Employment Training Panel (ETP) Program, benefiting from the opportunity to provide upskill training to over three hundred and fifty-two (352) employees by the end of the 4th quarter. This program offers funding to employers seeking to enhance their workforce's skills with a partial reimbursement of their training costs. Additionally, by participating in the SBWIB/ETP program, employers can avoid the administrative and contracting complexities associated with managing such programs directly with ETP. *The fourth quarter totals reflect that two (2)) additional youth from the City of Hermosa Beach was enrolled in the WIOA year-round Youth Program; these individuals received pre-employment Blueprint for Workplace Success training and access to free occupational training based on their career interest. Other services included paid work experience at a worksite in the City of Hermosa Beach. *The South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s (SBWIB) 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Youth & Young Adults Job Fair was held on April 25, 2024, at El Camino College. The Job Fair drew in more than nine hundred (900) students from seventeen (17) local high schools, El Camino College, adult continuation schools, community-based organizations, and public job seekers throughout the South Bay. The event was open to young adults between the ages of 16-24 years of age. Amongst the attendees were two hundred and thirty-five (235) hiring representatives from ninety-five (95) private and public sector employers. Nearly two hundred (200) students were hired on the spot or invited for a second interview. The high school seniors in attendance participated in campus tours and were preliminarily processed by El Camino College’s Student Services team for Fall enrollment. The Job Fair also included workshops held by recruiters from DreamWorks, who discussed animation and production career pathways, and Construction Reach, a non-profit organization partnered with Target to support their outreach efforts and make their construction workforce more diverse and inclusive. *Funding provided by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Holly Mitchell, the Irvine Foundation, and the Howmet Foundation allowed the SBWIB to enroll forty (40) students from various Los Angeles County Second Supervisorial District Page 236 of 862 high schools into the Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship Programs during the fourth quarter. The students will be completing paid work experience assignments at Port Therapeutics, AcuraStem, Robinson Helicopter, and Magnetika, Inc. *The South Bay Workforce Investment Board secured funding for the Employment Transition Initiative which is a WIOA Additional Assistance Grant to support employees laid off from Northrop Grumman Space Systems. The laid off workers will receive employment and job training services. Over three hundred (300) Northrop Grumman employees were affected by the layoffs. Last quarter, the Torrance One-Stop enrolled sixteen (16) affected workers under this Grant. *Last quarter, the SBWIB concluded the liaison contract with El Camino College for Program Year 2023 – 2024 which entailed having SBWIB staff onsite at El Camino College providing career services, workshops, and assistance with job and internship placements. During Program Year 2023 - 2024, the SBWIB engaged and provided over six hundred and forty-seven (647) one-on-one counseling and career services sessions to El Camino College students. The SBWIB placed a total of twenty-seven (27) students into an employment opportunity or internship, hosted thirteen (13) onsite workshops and presentations, coordinated four (4) on- campus recruitment fairs, and provided students with five hundred (500) job leads. The workshops and presentations provided covered the topics of resume building, interviewing skills, and work readiness training through the SBWIB’s Blueprint for Workplace Success curriculum. *The South Bay Workforce Investment Board serves as the Regional Program and Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Los Angeles Basin under the Prison to Employment (P2E) Program. Under the Program, the SBWIB along with the Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, Foothill, Pacific Gateway, SELACO, and Verdugo Workforce Development Boards provide career services and occupational training to formerly incarcerated and justice system involved individuals. Thus far, the SBWIB has enrolled a total of thirty-eight (38) formerly incarcerated individuals in the P2E Program with twenty-two (22) already exiting the Program with employment. The other Workforce Development Boards have enrolled sixteen (16) additional formerly incarcerated individuals under the Program. *The South Bay WIB is utilizing a $250,000 grant to actively recruit a total of fifty (50) students with disabilities ages 16 – 22 to receive work readiness services. The grant funding will be utilized to provide the students one hundred (100) paid work experience hours to enhance their skills with local non-profits, community-based organizations, and for-profit businesses. Page 237 of 862 *Last Quarter, the State of California Department of Industrial Relations awarded the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) a $1 million COYA (California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship) Grant to enroll opportunity youth into advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, healthcare, information technology, arts, media, and entertainment, and energy/climate pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Under the Grant, high school seniors will complete their apprenticeship with local employers after school a couple days out of the week. Once the high school seniors graduate, they will enroll into El Camino College to complete a certificate program while continuing to work with the apprenticeship employer. The SBWIB will utilize this funding to also develop a pathway for out-of-school youth. *America's Job Center of California (AJCC)/One-Stop Services – The SBWIB operates four One-Stop Business & Career Service Centers located in Torrance, Gardena, Inglewood and Carson. The One-Stop Centers are open to the public, continue to offer services virtually or in-person, and highly recommend scheduling an appointment for services. Each South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Center continues to assist about 25-30 laid-off workers daily with applying for unemployment insurance benefits. Recruitments, workshops, orientation/info sessions, case management, and career pathway counseling are provided virtually or in-person. Clients are being assisted with crossing over in their short-term vocational training programs from the traditional seat-based instruction to distance learning platforms. The Job Development team conducts recruitment fairs in- person or virtually and will continue to screen and refer applicants to essential service employers that are in desperate need of employees. *The South Bay Workforce Investment Board is currently looking to recruit and enroll current and former foster care youth ages 18 – 24 into short-term vocational training. The training offered is based on the participant’s interest in a construction, advanced manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, or logistics career pathway that would upgrade their skills and result in expedited entry into permanent employment. Ongoing recruitment and enrollments will take place until March 31, 2025. *Codega Media has partnered with the SBWIB to provide foster care youth with a Production Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship. The first cohort of six (6) youth began the pre-apprenticeship on July 18th. A second cohort of eight (8) additional foster care youth will begin their pre-apprenticeship in August. Page 238 of 862 *Rapid Response services were provided to forty-three (43) South Bay companies that employ two thousand five hundred and eighty-two (92,582) individuals who were affected by layoffs/closures during Program Year 2023-2024. The SBWIB’s Rapid Response team reached out to the employers and offered to provide webinars to assist with the layoffs. The webinars covered services offered at the America’s Job Centers of California, unemployment insurance, healthcare options, and financial services. The Rapid Response team will continue to provide webinars and virtual assistance to employers and dislocated workers. *During Program Year 2023 - 2024, the SBWIB enrolled one hundred and twenty- six (126) individuals in the statewide Quest National Dislocated Worker Recovery Grant (QNDWG) exceeding the enrollment goal of 125 individuals. Under this program, displaced workers are provided with job training and placement services. The California Employment Development Department (EDD) awarded the South Bay WIB the QNDWG to assist workers displaced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or with barriers to employment. So far, forty-six (46) out of fifty-six (56) participants exited the program with employment. *The fourth quarter totals reflect that a total of sixty-five (65) underserved individuals with barriers have been enrolled into occupational training programs or entered an apprenticeship program under the Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) sector initiative. The SBWIB serves as the Administrative and Program Lead under this initiative for a large AME Collaborative that is dedicated to increasing opportunities for underserved individuals to promote diversity in the entertainment industry. *On June 21st, sixteen (16) at-risk youth graduated and secured their high school diplomas from the SBWIB YouthBuild Career Pathway Program. The graduation ceremony also included the students being gifted personal laptops from YouthBuild Charter School. The SBWIB YouthBuild Program is open to at-risk out-of-school youth ages 16-24 and provides a seamless progression from education to work-based training that includes classroom instruction leading to a high school diploma and occupational skills training in construction building trades at approved work sites. *Our year-end totals through the 4th quarter reflect 169,788 workforce connections through our South Bay One-Stop Business and Career Centers, 22,273 of which were through the Torrance One-Stop, where Hermosa Beach residents and businesses are served. Page 239 of 862 *Last quarter, the SBWIB fostered relationships with key biotechnology employers including Invizyne, ServareGMP, Open BioPharma, Far Bridge, and Sterogene. As a result, five (5) individuals started an apprenticeship with ServareGMP, and another apprentice started with Invizyne. *The South Bay Workforce Investment Board successfully registered the Bio-Flex Production Technician Apprenticeship Program with the State of California’s Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) and the Department of Labor. During the fourth quarter, sixteen (16) Mira Costa College students were enrolled in the Production Technician Apprenticeship Program, which is designed to prepare students for careers in biotechnology. CSU, Northridge (CSUN) is the employer of record for a pilot phase of the Production Technician Apprenticeship Program. Last quarter, the SBWIB also engaged with Ohlone College to assist under the College’s California Apprenticeship Initiative Planning Grant with developing an apprenticeship program utilizing the Bio-Flex Production Technician Apprenticeship Program framework and securing industry support. Two employers have expressed interest in assisting with the apprenticeship development and implementation. This written summary, along with a report of Program Year 2023-2024 4th quarter activities and accomplishments is being provided for your personal review. Thank you, Jan Vogel SBWIB Executive Director Page 240 of 862 1 | P age Committees Activity Report (Based upon the July 18, 2024, South Bay Workforce Investment Board Meeting) *Rapid Response Summary of Activity from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024: Number of Companies Affected Number of Employees Affected Number of companies utilizing services Number of companies not receiving service 43 2,582 43 0 City Number of Companies Affected Number of Employees Affected Carson 3 98 El Segundo 10 579 Gardena 5 260 Gardena (Unincorporated) 2 295 Hawthorne 2 49 Hermosa Beach 0 0 Inglewood 4 71 Lawndale 1 6 Lomita 4 63 Manhattan Beach 1 216 Redondo Beach 5 828 Torrance 6 117 Torrance (Unincorporated 0 0 Youth Development Council (YDC) Committee Meeting, May 7, 2024: The May 7, 2024, Youth Development Council Committee meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. The following information was discussed or acted upon: The Committee took action to approve the February 6, 2024, Meeting Minutes and the Youth Activity and Performance Report. Mr. Bruce Atlas, Retired Chief Operating Officer for Ontario International Airport, provided the Committee with a presentation on available Aeronautic Career Pathway Opportunities for youth. Mr. Atlas highlighted the Airline Pilot and Aircraft Mechanic Career Pathway Programs available to high school students as well as the aeronautic introductory activities offered to elementary and middle school students that includes flight simulator sessions. On the high school level, the Airline Pilot Pathway Program leads to students testing for their private pilot license and after completing the Aircraft Mechanic Pathway Program students enter training for a 15-month period to obtain their Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licenses. Mr. Atlas concluded his presentation by encouraging School Districts to reach out to him if they are interested in learning more about the Programs. During the meeting, SBWIB staff members provided updates on activities conducted at the Hawthorne and Inglewood Teen Centers, both Bridge to Work Programs, the Youth at Work Summer Program, the WIOA Youth Program, Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ Community Resource Grant, and other special youth projects. Presidents, Superintendents and Representatives from CSU, Dominguez Hills, El Camino College, Los Angeles Harbor College, Da Vinci Schools, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lennox, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Wiseburn School Districts provided the Committee with brief updates on things happening in their Districts. The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 a.m. Page 241 of 862 2 | P age One-Stop Policy Committee Meeting, May 8, 2024: The May 8, 2024, One-Stop Policy Committee meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. The following items were discussed or acted upon: The One-Stop Policy Committee held an appeal hearing regarding Dolphin Trucking School’s “Hold” status on the State’s Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s (SBWIB) I-TRAIN Local Training Provider Directory. In March, the SBWIB was instructed by the State to place the training provider on “Hold” on the ETPL and in I-TRAIN since the provider is currently under investigation by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). During the “Hold” period, no new enrollments may occur, but the training provider can continue to serve existing WIOA-funded enrollments. Once the BPPE investigation is completed that will determine if the State authorizes their reinstatement on the ETPL. In order to appeal to the State, a training provider must first appeal on the local level which is why the training provider requested that the SBWIB conduct an appeal hearing as soon as possible. After discussion, the Committee unanimously approved upholding staff recommendations to place the training provider, Dolphin Trucking School, on hold pending the results of the BPPE investigation. The February 21, 2024, meeting minutes as well as the Program Year (PY) 2023-24, Third Quarter Activity Summaries for Classroom Training Providers were approved by the Committee. Ms. Justina Munoz provided the Committee with updates regarding disability services offered by the SBWIB and its partners, and the request for proposals released April 11th to solicit proposals for the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Dislocated Worker, Rapid Response Services and Layoff Aversion Activities. During the meeting, Ms. Munoz encouraged the Committee to volunteer as reviewers for the Comprehensive, Affiliate, and Specialized AJCC (America’s Job Center of California) Certification Process that Local Workforce Development Boards are required to complete every three years. The Committee was also provided with the third quarter One-Stop Operator Activities Report. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Performance & Evaluation Committee Meeting, May 21, 2024: The May 21, 2024, Performance & Evaluation Committee meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. The following items were discussed or acted upon: The February 20, 2024, meeting minutes were reviewed and approved by the Committee. The WIOA Fiscal Year 2023-24, third quarter expenditure report through March 31, 2024, was approved unanimously, as well as the Self-Service and Activity report through April 30, 2024. Staff member Justina Munoz presented the 3rd Quarter One-Stop Centers and Service Providers Report. Ms. Munoz recommended that the Inglewood One-Stop be issued letters of concern due to the location failing to achieve 80% of their quarterly enrollment plan two quarters in a row under the Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs. The South Bay One-Stop Centers and Service Providers are on track to meeting all other performance measures under the Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker Programs. After review and discussion, the Committee unanimously approved the 3rd Quarter Service Provider and Operating Cities Report and issuing letters of concern. Ms. Laura Bischoff presented the 3rd quarter Vendor Performance Report. Staff recommendations were to place twenty-seven (27) training providers on probation and to place twenty-nine (29) training courses on hold. Ms. Page 242 of 862 3 | P age Bischoff informed the Committee that South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) staff will send letters of concern to the training providers allowing them an opportunity to work out any discrepancies before action is taken. The providers placed on hold will not receive any more referrals until their placement numbers have improved. After discussion, the 3rd Quarter Vendor Performance Report for classroom training providers was approved unanimously by the Committee. The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. Business & Economic Development Committee Meeting, July 3, 2024: The July 3, 2024, Business, Technology, and Economic Development Committee meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. The Committee reviewed and approved the April 3, 2024, Meeting Minutes. Staff member Maria Frias presented the PY 2023-24, fourth quarter Rapid Response Activity Report. Forty (40) companies received Rapid Response services through June 30, 2024, with a total of 2,078 employees affected by layoffs or closures. After review and discussion, the Rapid Response Activity Report was approved unanimously by the Committee. Mr. Michael Trogan shared South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) construction and utilities, healthcare, and arts, media and entertainment sector updates. The lates Construction and Utilities Preparation (CUPP) report reflected that a total of 1,046 individuals have been placed at a construction site in an apprenticeship program since July of 2021. In regards to the healthcare sector, the SBWIB placed one hundred and eight (108) individuals into healthcare occupations with an average wage of $25.33 an hour during Program Year 2023 - 2024. The Committee was also informed that over the last year, the SBWIB has been a part of the Entertainment Equity Alliance, which is a massive consortium of employers, trainers, industry partners, government representatives, and others working together to increase diversity in the entertainment industry over the next five years. During the meeting, Mr. Chris Cagle provided the Committee with updates on Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs, the Apprenticeship Building America grant, the Department of Industrial Relations SAEEI (State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation) Grant, the Southern California Apprenticeship Network, the California Opportunity Youth Apprenticeship (COYA) Grant, and Employment Training Panel funding. The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 a.m. Executive Committee Meetings: The following are highlights of the May 16, 2024, June 13, 2024, and July 11, 2024, Executive Committee Meetings: The Executive Committee approved all committee reports and meeting minutes this past quarter. The 4th quarter Monthly Self-Service and Program Activity Reports were reviewed by the Committee and approved unanimously. Last quarter, the Executive Committee unanimously approved adopting the County of Los Angeles’ minimum wage ordinance that increases minimum wage to $17.27 an hour for all paid work experience and work-based learning programs administered by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB). In May, the Executive Committee ratified the One-Stop Policy Committee’s decision of upholding the staff Page 243 of 862 4 | P age recommendation of placing Dolphin Trucking School on “hold” status pending direction from the State after conclusion of the BPPE investigation. During the 4th Quarter, the SBWIB released a Request for Proposal (RFP), to solicit competitive and qualified proposals to provide Dislocated Worker, Rapid Response and Lay-Off Aversion activities and services. Based upon rating results, organizational capacity, demonstrated performance history, and proposed cost, the Executive Committee unanimously approved pursuing the respondent ProPath, Inc./Regenerate California Innovation (RCI) as the selected provider for these services and activities and placing Hub Cities Career Center on the Slate of Providers List to be called upon for additional support as needed. Last quarter, the SBWIB also released a request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regional Plan Development on behalf of the Los Angeles Basin Regional Planning Unit (LABRPU). Based upon rating results, the Executive Committee approved pursuing the respondent David K. Shinder as the selected service provider and entering into an agreement with Mr. Shinder for the LABRPU Regional Plan Development. The Committee also approved placing Cause IMPACT on the Slate of Providers List to be called upon for additional strategic and planning support as needed. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board July 18, 2024, Meeting Agenda was approved during the July 11, 2024, Executive Committee meeting. This concludes the Executive Committee Report. Page 244 of 862 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PY 2023-2024 NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED - INFORMATIONAL/SELF SERVICE ONLY PREVIOUS CUMULATIVE PREVIOUS MONTH OF CUMULATIVE REPORT MONTH JUNE PY 23/24 INGLEWOOD, HAWTHORNE, LAWNDALE,67358 5828 6451 73809 EL SEGUNDO ONE-STOP BUSINESS AND CAREER CENTER GARDENA ONE-STOP 38729 4518 4765 43494 BUSINESS AND CAREER CENTER TORRANCE ONE-STOP 20204 1894 2069 22273 BUSINESS AND CAREER CENTER CARSON BUSINESS AND 27934 2104 2278 30212 CAREER CENTER TOTAL 154225 14344 15563 169788 7/9/2024 Self Serve PY23/24:excel Page 245 of 862 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDPROGRAM YEAR 2023/ 2024 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT (NEW ENROLLMENT REPORT) GRANT PERIOD 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 SUMMARY BY CAREER CENTERREPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 PAGE 2 ADULT PROGRAM (G201) Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆SBWIB Qtr.%Year-End %Q∆Gardena Plan Plan Plan Plan Inglewood Plan Plan Plan Plan Torrance Plan Plan Plan Plan Carson Plan Plan Plan Plan TOTAL Plan Plan Plan Plan I. TOTAL CLIENTS 57 51 112%51 112%151 168 90%168 90%109 103 106%103 106%62 61 102%61 102%379 383 99%383 99% A. CARRIED IN 16 16 16 16 16 16 33 33 33 11 11 11 76 76 76 B. NEW 41 35 117%35 117%0 135 152 89%152 89%14 76 70 109%70 109%3 51 50 102%50 102%2 303 307 99%307 99%61 II. TOTAL EXITS 29 #DIV/0!117 54 217%97 4 2425%49 27 181%292 85 344%292 A. UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 26 13 200%2 90 44 205%5 78 3 2600%10 39 21 186%3 233 81 288%233 60 B. ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 9 13 69%0 25 44 57%1 11 3 367%2 23 21 110%4 68 81 84%0 22 C. % OF PLACEMENT 90%77%80%80%80% D. AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $19.87 $21.52 $23.00 $25.92 $22.58 Grant (201) YOUTH PROGRAM (G301)Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆SBWIB Qtr.%Year-End %Q∆Gardena Plan Plan Plan Plan Inglewood Plan Plan Plan Plan Torrance Plan Plan Plan Plan Carson Plan Plan Plan Plan TOTAL Plan Plan Plan Plan I. TOTAL CLIENTS 24 24 100%24 100%140 143 98%143 98%46 42 110%42 110%33 33 100%33 100%243 242 100%242 100% A. CARRIED IN 4 4 4 48 48 48 1 1 1 1 1 1 54 54 54 B. NEW ENROLLEES 20 20 100%20 100%0 92 95 97%95 97%13 45 41 110%41 110%2 32 32 100%32 100%1 189 188 101%188 101%47 II. TOTAL EXITS 16 14 114%15 121 12%51 6 850%27 27 100%109 168 65%109 A. UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 12 3 9 1 17 0 13 1 51 13 B. ENT. TRAINING/POST-SECONDARY 2 0 5 0 28 1 14 8 49 11 C. ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 7 1 2 0 22 0 8 8 39 10 D. AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $18.09 $26.18 $18.33 $16.76 $19.84 YOUTH POSITIVE EXIT RATE 88%93%88%100%92% Grant (301) DISLOCATED WORKER (G501)Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆Qtr.%Yr.%∆SBWIB Qtr.%Year-End %Q∆ Gardena Plan Plan Plan Plan Inglewood Plan Plan Plan Plan Torrance Plan Plan Plan Plan Carson Plan Plan Plan Plan TOTAL Plan Plan Plan Plan I. TOTAL CLIENTS 30 35 86%35 86%86 124 69%124 69%138 134 103%134 103%40 39 103%39 103%294 332 89%332 89% A. CARRIED IN 10 10 10 16 16 16 42 42 42 2 2 2 70 70 70 B. NEW 20 25 80%25 80%3 70 108 65%108 65%9 96 92 104%92 104%7 38 37 103%37 103%2 224 262 85%262 85%52 II. TOTAL EXITS 16 11 145%55 97 57%104 35 297%33 69 48%4%208 212 98%208III. TOTAL UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 13 9 144%2 39 82 48%5 75 29 9 24 58 41%3 151 178 85%151 37 A. RETRAINING 8 0 20 1 38 3 9 0 75 15 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 8 0 20 1 38 3 9 0 75 15 B. CALLED BACK WITH EMPLOYER 0 0 0 0 0 IV. % PLACEMENT (INCL. CALL BACKS)81%71%72%73%73%V. % PLACEMENT (EXCL. CALL BACKS)81%71%72%73%73% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $20.54 $27.88 $41.60 $22.20 $28.06 Grant (501) Serving laid of workers; with priority given to those individuals that have been laid-off from employers located in the eleven cities that comprise the South Bay Workforce Investment Area. Serving economically disadvantaged adults 18 years and over in the eleven cities that comprise the South Bay Workforce Investment Area. Serving low income, in school and out of school youth between the ages of 14 and no more than 21 years of age in the eleven cities that comprise the South Bay Workforce Investment Area. Page 246 of 862 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT (NEW ENROLLMENT REPORT)GRANT PERIOD 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DETAIL BY CITYREPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 PAGE 3 ADULT PROGRAM (G201) Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year TOTAL YearGardenaPlan∆Inglewood Plan ∆Hawthorne Plan ∆Lawndale Plan ∆El Segundo Plan ∆Redondo Plan ∆Hermosa Plan ∆Manhattan Plan ∆Torrance Plan ∆Lomita Plan ∆Carson Plan ∆SBWIB Plan Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 57 51 91 83 43 57 12 21 5 7 26 24 3 5 7 11 65 57 8 6 62 61 379 383 A. CARRIED IN 16 16 8 8 3 3 4 4 1 1 6 6 1 1 5 5 18 18 3 3 11 11 76 76 B. NEW 41 35 0 83 75 7 40 54 6 8 17 1 4 6 0 20 18 0 2 4 0 2 6 0 47 39 3 5 3 0 51 50 2 303 307 61 II. TOTAL EXITS 29 29 75 75 29 29 8 8 5 5 22 22 1 1 4 4 64 64 6 6 49 49 292 292 A. UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 26 26 2 60 60 2 22 22 2 4 4 0 4 4 1 15 15 1 1 1 0 3 3 2 55 55 7 4 4 0 39 39 3 233 233 60 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 9 0 15 0 3 0 2 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 8 1 1 0 23 4 68 22 B. OTHER TERMINATION 3 0 15 1 7 1 4 1 1 0 7 1 0 0 1 1 9 3 2 1 10 1 59 21 19.42 20.86 `19.03 22.2 24 22.7 20 30.16 22.77 19.38 24.05 244.57 YOUTH PROGRAM (G301)Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year TOTAL Year Gardena Plan ∆Inglewood Plan ∆Hawthorne Plan ∆Lawndale Plan ∆El Segundo Plan ∆Redondo Plan ∆Hermosa Plan ∆Manhattan Plan ∆Torrance Plan ∆Lomita Plan ∆Carson Plan ∆SBWIB Plan Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 24 24 73 72 49 51 15 14 3 6 6 11 2 2 4 3 28 23 6 3 33 33 243 242 A. CARRIED IN 4 4 25 25 17 17 4 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 54 54 B. NEW 20 20 0 48 47 9 32 34 3 11 10 0 1 4 1 6 11 2 2 2 0 4 3 0 27 22 0 6 3 0 32 32 1 189 188 47 II. TOTAL EXITS 16 16 9 9 5 5 0 0 1 1 12 12 2 2 5 5 29 29 3 3 27 27 109 109 A. UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 12 3 6 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 2 0 13 1 51 13 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 7 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 0 13 0 1 0 8 8 39 10 B. ENT. TRAINING/POST-SECONDARY 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 5 0 16 1 1 0 14 8 49 11 C. ATTAINED RECOGNIZED DEGREE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. RETURNED TO SCHOOL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. OTHER EXITS 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 9 2 19.21 22.66 29.69 0.00 0 18.96 16 0.00 21.12 17.25 16.76 161.65missing wage on RT Missing wage on RTDISLOCATED WORKER (G501) Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year Year TOTAL Year Gardena Plan ∆Inglewood Plan ∆Hawthorne Plan ∆Lawndale Plan ∆El Segundo Plan ∆Redondo Plan ∆Hermosa Plan ∆Manhattan Plan ∆Torrance Plan ∆Lomita Plan ∆Carson Plan ∆SBWIB Plan Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 30 35 52 55 19 43 6 17 9 9 39 37 9 9 11 11 69 67 10 10 40 39 294 332 A. CARRY IN 10 10 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 14 14 3 3 3 3 20 20 2 2 2 2 70 70 B. NEW 20 25 3 47 50 5 14 38 1 3 14 1 6 6 2 25 23 2 6 6 0 8 8 1 49 47 4 8 8 0 38 37 2 224 262 52 II. TOTAL EXITS 16 16 35 35 11 11 2 2 7 7 22 22 10 10 7 7 58 58 7 7 33 33 208 208 III. TOTAL UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 13 13 2 24 24 4 8 8 0 1 1 1 6 6 0 19 19 2 8 8 0 6 6 1 37 37 5 5 5 1 24 24 3 151 151 37 A. RETRAINING 8 0 13 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 5 0 3 0 4 1 24 2 2 0 9 0 75 15 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 8 0 13 1 3 0 0 0 4 0 5 0 3 0 4 1 24 2 2 0 9 0 75 15 B. CALLED BACK WITH EMPLOYER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IV. ALL OTHER TERMINATIONS 3 0 11 2 3 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 2 1 1 0 21 5 2 1 9 2 57 16 Page 247 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 WTW SUBSIDIZED TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP 100N) - PAID WEXREPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DETAIL BY CAREER CENTER PAGE 4 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 2 33 103 29 3 0 0 0 18 30 42 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 2 0 33 0 103 0 29 0 3 0 0 0 0 18 0 30 0 42 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 13 2 0 0 0 0 8 6 13 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 5 3 7 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 6 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 3 0 7 13 0 4 27 0 32 58 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 3 0 0 0 7 0 13 0 0 0 4 0 27 0 0 32 0 58 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 23 5 1 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 3 4 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 20 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 19 11 6 27 1 11 53 1 38 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 19 0 11 0 6 0 27 0 1 0 11 0 53 0 1 0 38 2 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 4 0 2 1 1 10 8 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 3 0 1 0 1 1 3 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 1 0 1 1 0 9 5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 24 66 0 0 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 24 0 66 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 8 13 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENROLLMENT GOALS 275 ∆50 ∆50 ∆15 ∆440 ∆50 ∆90 310 ∆∆Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 170 30 42 0 182 18 0 129 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 170 0 30 0 42 0 0 0 182 2 18 0 90 1 129 0 3 164 II. TOTAL EXITS 23 6 13 0 91 21 21 175 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 9 3 7 0 22 16 0 57 OTHER TERMINATIONS 14 3 6 0 48 5 0 76 % OF PLACEMENT 39%50%54%#DIV/0!24%76%33% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Targets Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, TANF participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience activity. Participants are placed at worksites that are either Public or Non-Profit in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. Targets CalWORKs participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience and On-the-Job activities in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. P R O V I D E R T O T A L S L A C I T Y T O T A L S P A C I F I C G A T E W A Y T O T A L S PAGE TOTALS1280 661 350 S B W I B T O T A L S F O O T H I L L T O T A L S S E L A C O V E R D U G O T O T A L S L A C O U N T Y T O T A L SINTERNATIONAL INST. OF LA CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELESCATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW CENTRAL SGVRESCARE BOYLE HEIGHTS YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTEUNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICESCATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES (AYE)114 152 LAO /EASTERN SAN GABRIEL (AYE)HOLLYWOOD WORKSOURCE CTRCANOGA PARK WEST HILLS/HOUSING AUTHORITYJVS MARINA/CULVER CITYEL PROYECTO DEL BARRIOWILSHIRE METRO WORKSOURCE CENTERHOUSING AUTHORITYPACESOUTHEAST CRENSHAW CCD RANCHO DOMINGUEZCENTRAL SAN GABRIEL VALLEY GOODWILLGOODWILL / PACOIMA MCS ROSEMEADLAO / MCS SAN GABRIEL VALLEYMCS POMONASASSFA / PARAMOUNTLAO/SASSFAJVS PALMDALEJVS PACOIMAJVS CPC ANTELOPE VALLEYHUB CITITES CONSORTIUMVERDUGO JOB CENTERGARDENAINGLEWOODINGLEWOOD (POMONA)CARSONTORRANCE CAREER CENTERPACIFIC GATEWAYFOOTHILLSELACO PERCENT OF PLAN 52% PLANNED ENROLLMENT 1,280 Page 248 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD GRANT PERIOD: 0/01/2023 TO 6/30/2023 WTW SUBSIDIZED TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (STEP 100N) - OJTREPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2022 TO 5/31/2024 DETAIL BY CAREER CENTER PAGE 5 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 16 46 3 2 7 0 0 0 2 1 4 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 16 0 46 0 3 0 2 2 7 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 1 0 4 7 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 7 1 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ∆∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENROLLMENT GOALS 27 ∆5 ∆5 ∆2 ∆44 ∆5 ∆9 ∆31 ∆∆Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 74 1 4 0 23 2 0 5 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 74 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 23 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 5 17 II. TOTAL EXITS 8 0 2 0 7 1 0 0 18 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 2 0 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 % OF PLACEMENT 75%#DIV/0!0%#DIV/0!14%0 #DIV/0!#DIV/0!0 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Targets Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, TANF participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience activity. Participants are placed at worksites that are either Public or Non-Profit in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. Targets CalWORKs participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience and On-the-Job activities in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. P R O V I D E R T O T A L S L A C I T Y T O T A L S P A C I F I C G A T E W A Y T O T A L S PAGE TOTALS109 0109 18 7 11 S B W I B T O T A L S F O O T H I L L T O T A L S S E L A C O V E R D U G O T O T A L S L A C O U N T Y T O T A L SINTERNATIONAL INST OF LA CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC CHARITIES NEW CENTRAL SGVRESCARE BOYLE HEIGHTS YOUTH POLICY INSTITUTE $0.00 0.38889 LAO /EASTERN SAN GABRIEL (AYE)HOLLYWOOD WORKSOURCE CENTERCANOGA PARK WEST HILLSJVS CULVER CITY/MARINAEL PROYECTO DEL BARRIOWILSHIRE METRO WORKSOURCE CENTERHOUSING AUTHORITYPACECCD -RANCHO DOMINGUEZCENTRAL SAN GABRIEL VALLEY GOODWILLSOUTH VALLEY WORKSOURCE GOODWILLMCS ROSEMADMCS SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WEST COVINAMCS POMONASASSFA PARAMOUNTSASSFAJVS PALMDALEJVS PACOIMAJVS ANTELOPE VALLEYHUB CITIES CONSORTIUMVERDUGOGARDENAINGLEWOODINGLEWOOD (POMONA)CARSONTORRANCEPACIFIC GATEWAYFOOTHILLSELACOPERCENT OF PLAN 85% PLANNED ENROLLMENT 128 128 Page 249 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 WTW SUBSIDIZED TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (START formerly GROW 055N) - PAID WEXREPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DETAIL BY CAREER CENTER PAGE 6 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 1 19 33 9 0 0 0 0 6 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 1 0 19 7 33 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 16.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 2 0 10 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 5 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ###0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 11 5 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 11 3 5 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 1 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ENROLLMENT GOALS 36 ∆5 ∆3 ∆31 ∆0 ∆20 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 62 6 0 0 12 0 0 96 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 62 7 6 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 16 3 96 20 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 10 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 9 0 % OF PLACEMENT 20%#DIV/0!0%0%0%#DIV/0!10%0 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $16.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16.00 Targets Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, TANF participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience activity. Participants are placed at worksites that are either Public or Non-Profit in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. Targets CalWORKs participants; and places them into Paid Work Experience and On-the-Job activities in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. L A C I T Y T O T A L S PAGE TOTALSPLANNED PERCENT ENROLLMENT OF PLAN 95 101%S B W I B T O T A L S F O O T H I L L T O T A L S S E L A C O V E R D U G O T O T A L S L A C O U N T Y T O T A L S P R O V I D E R T O T A L SYOUTH POLICY INSTITUTEJVS MARINA DEL REY / CULVER CITYLAI / PACEWILSHIRE METRO WORKSOURCE CENTERLAO / HUB CITIES CENTRAL SAN GABRIEL VALLEY GOODWILLJVS ANTELOPE VALLEYJVS Goodwill / PACOIMAJVS PALMDALEVERDUGOGARDENAINGLEWOODINGLEWOOD (POMONA)CARSONFOOTHILLPage 250 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PAGE 7 GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/24 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024HOMELESS INITIATIVE ENROLLMENT GOALS 50 ∆50 ∆50 ∆50 ∆∆∆200 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 75 75 24 29 0 0 0 0 0 203 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 75 0 75 1 24 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 203 47 II. TOTAL EXITS 5 55 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 90 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 OTHER TERMINATIONS 5 52 17 9 0 0 0 0 0 83 % OF PLACEMENT 0%5%15%8% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE -$ 27.33$ 18.47$ 20.00$ 21.93$ GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/24 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024SHORT-TERM VOCATIONAL PROGRAM Q∆∆QI. TOTAL CLIENTS 35 49 47 36 1 1 4 10 7 190 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 35 0 49 1 47 2 36 5 1 0 1 0 4 0 10 1 7 2 238 75 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 10 3 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 27 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 9 7 3 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 17 14 TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCY 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 7 % OF PLACEMENT #DIV/0!63% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 20.50$ 20.50$ 22.50$ 21.04$ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 29 1 4 10 4 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 29 0 1 0 4 1 10 7 4 1 II. TOTAL EXITS 3 1 0 0 2 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 3 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCY 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 1 0 0 2 % OF PLACEMENT AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 20.67$ INGLEWOODGARDENAFOOTHILLJVS PALMDALEEASTERN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY JVS PALMDALEPAGE TOTALSPLANNED PERCENT 41% OF PLANENROLLMENT ENROLLMENT OF PLAN The program is part of a countywide homeless initiative to target eligible CalWORKs families to participate in the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) programs to improve their ability to become self-sufficient and retain housing. Program services will include paid work experience, specialized work experience, on-the-job training and classroom training. 200 102%METRO NORTH WORKSOURCE CENTERSOUTHEAST LA CRENSHAWJVS CPC ANTELOPE VALLEY*Enrollment referrals are based on individual need and funding available. The program is part of a countywide initiative to target eligible CalWORKs families to participate in the Short-term Vocational Training (STV) programs to improve their ability to become self-JVS ANTELOPE VALLEYTORRANCEEl PROYECTO DEL BARRIOPAGE TOTALSPLANNED PERCENT HUBCITITIESHOLLYWOOD NORTH WSCMCS SAN GABRIEL VALLEYSELACOHOUSING AUTHORITYLAI/CANOGA PARK575 Page 251 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM (150N)REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DETAIL BY COLLEGE PAGE 8 ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 27 27 14 14 13 3 9 4 5 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 27 1 27 0 14 0 14 0 13 0 3 0 9 7 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 1 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 ENROLLMENT GOALS 155 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 116 A. CARRIED IN 0 B. NEW 116 21 II. TOTAL EXITS 10 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 10 % OF PLACEMENT 0% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE $0.00L.A. CITY COLLEGEEAST L.A. COLLEGECOMPTON /ECCL.A. MISSION COLLEGEL.A. PIERCE COLLEGEWEST L.A. COLLEGEMT. SAN ANTONIOL.A. SOUTHWEST COLLEGELONG BEACH CITY COLLEGETargets CalWORKs participants/Individuals whose families are on Public Assistance; enrolled in Community Colleges; and places them into a Paid Work Experience activity. Participants are placed at worksites that are either Public or Non-Profit in an effort to obtain unsubsidized employment and long term self-sufficiency. PLANNED PERCENT ENROLLMENT 155 OF PLAN 75%PAGE TOTALSPage 252 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PAGE 9 GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DCFS ILP PROGRAM (006N TIER I) ENROLLMENT GOALS ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆16 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 1 5 5 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 13 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 1 0 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 4 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE -$ ∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 0 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCY 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024DCFS ILP PROGRAM (007N TIER II) ENROLLMENT GOALS ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆70 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 2 2 28 2 0 2 2 0 14 0 1 0 0 10 60 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 2 0 2 1 28 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 14 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 60 21 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 6 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 16.14 16.00 16.07$ ∆∆∆∆∆∆I. TOTAL CLIENTS 0 0 0 0 1 0 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER TO OTHER AGENCY 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE OF PLANENROLLMENT LAO/El Proyecto Del BarrioPERCENT 100%MCS COVINAJVS (ANTELOPE VALLEY)Serving Youth in the Foster Care Independent Living Program, between 16-17 years of age, throughout Los Angeles County.PAGE TOTALSPACIFIC GATEWAYPLANNED GARDENAINGLEWOODINGLEWOOD POMONACARSONTORRANCE CAREER CENTERFOOTHILLVERDUGOPAGE TOTALSJVS (MARINA DEL REY)ENROLLMENT 13 JVS (ANTELOPE VALLEY)SASSFA (Rio Hondo)PERCENT OF PLAN MCS HOLLYWOODMCS COVINAJVS (MARINA DEL REY)CARSONPLANNED 60 SELACO PICINGLEWOODFOOTHILL100%LAO/MCS SAN GARBRIEL VALLEY SELACO GARDENALAO/MCS San Gabriel ValleyPACIFIC GATEWAYVERDUGOTORRANCEGARDENAINGLEWOODINGLEWOOD POMONAHUB CITIESCANOGA PARKYOUTH POLICY INSTITUTEEl PROYECTO DEL BARRIO LAO / HUB CITIESCANOGA PARKSASSFA (Rio Hondo)LAO / SASSFAServing Youth in the Foster Care Independent Living Program, between 18-21 years of age, throughout Los Angeles County. Page 253 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PAGE 10 GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 DPSS PROBATION PROGRAM (950N TIER I) ENROLLMENT GOALS ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆1 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 % OF PLACEMENT 0% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE -$ GRANT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024DPSS PROBATION PROGRAM (951N TIER II) ENROLLMENT GOALS ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 A. CARRIED IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. NEW 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER TERMINATIONS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 % OF PLACEMENT 0% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 0.00 -$ SELA AREA SOCIAL SERVICESServing Youth on probation, between 16-17 years of age, throughout Los Angeles County.INGLEWOOD INGEWOODINGLEWOOD (POMONA)HOLLYWOOD WORKSOURCE CTRSELACOEL PROYECTOHUBCITIESYOUTH POLICY INSTITUTESELA AREA SOCIAL SERVICESYOUTH POLICY INSTITUTEMCS SAN GABRIEL VALLEYPAGE TOTALSPLANNED 3 4 75% PERCENT ENROLLMENT OF PLAN Serving Youth on probation, between 18-21 years of age, throughout Los Angeles County. 33%INGLEWOOD (POMONA)HOLLYWOOD WORKSOURCE CTRSELACOEL PROYECTOHUB CITIESPLANNED PERCENT ENROLLMENT OF PLAN SELACOMCS SAN GABRIEL VALLEYPAGE TOTALSPage 254 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 11 Chancellor Apprenticeship Initiative CAI #4 – EL Camino College (Bio-Flex Apprenticeship) REPORT PERIOD: 1/1/2020 TO 6/30/2024 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan 5 APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 18 50 36%1 Chancellor Apprenticeship Initiative CAI #5 – West Los Angeles College (Health-Flex Apprenticeship) REPORT PERIOD: 4/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan 0 APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 192 80 240%1 GRANT TERM: 4/01/2022 TO 2/28/2025 GRANT TERM: 1/01/2020 TO 12/31/2024 CAI #4 - ECCBIO-FLEX RA PENDING ENROLLMENTS Assist the District in the enrollment of 50 apprentices into Bio-Flex and help to build additional Bioscience apprenticeship programs. Received a no-cost extension until 12/31/2024. Assist in the enrollment of 80 apprentices into Health-Flex and help to build additional healthcare apprenticeship programs. CAI #5 HEALTH-FLEX PENDING ENROLLMENTS Page 255 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 12 Chancellor Apprenticeship Initiative CAI #6 – EL Camino College (IT-Flex Apprenticeship) REPORT PERIOD: 4/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan 0 APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 17 80 21%0 Chancellor Apprenticeship Initiative CAI #7 – West Los Angeles College (AME-Flex Apprenticeship) Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan 0 APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 4 60 7%0 GRANT TERM: 4/01/2022 TO 2/28/2025 PENDING ENROLLMENTS Assist in the enrollment of 80 apprentices into IT-Flex and help to build additional IT apprenticeship programs. ECC CAI #6GRANT TERM: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 PENDING ENROLLMENTS Assist in the enrollment of 60 apprentices into AME-Flex and help to build additional AME apprenticeship programs. WLAC CAI #7Page 256 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 13 LA COUNTY SUPERVISOR SECOND DISTRICT (BIO-FLEX PRE-APPRENTICESHIP) REPORT PERIOD: 3/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 182 75 243%0 COMPLETIONS 119 60 198%28 START (formerly GROW TAYPORTUNITY) APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 18 15 120%1 APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS - Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex, Other 17 25 68%5 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS - Construction 7 35 20%1 COMPLETIONS PRE-APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETIONS - Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex 12 1 APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETIONS - Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex 0 0 APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETIONS - Construction 5 0 JOB PLACEMENT PRE-APPRENTICESHIP JOB PLACEMENT - Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex 7 0 APPRENTICESHIP JOB PLACEMENT - Construction 3 0 GRANT TERM: 3/01/2022 - 6/30/2024 LAC BOS District 2GRANT TERM: 7/01/2021 TO 06/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2021 TO 6/30/2024 12/23- Grant extended to 6/30/2024. Provide life sciences career exploration and training to at least 75 participants residing within the Second District. Enroll 15 pre-apprentices in either Aero-Flex or Bio-Flex and 25 Apprentices. Additionally 35 apprentices will be enrolled into construction training programs, ages 18-24 years old. START(TAYportunity)Page 257 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 14 DOL Scaling Apprenticeship Grant - West LA College (Bio-Flex & Aero-Flex Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship) Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 1532 1240 124%0 OTHER PROJECT PARTNER APPRENTICSHIP ENROLLMENTS 3831 3760 102%152 5363 5000 107% APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETIONS 870 208 2167 0 3037 PRE-APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 467 0 Employment Training Panel (ETP) - Multiple Employer Contract (MEC) REPORT PERIOD: 6/03/2024-6/30/2024 (NEW) Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan 0 15 0%0 0 700 0%0 0 700 0%0 -$ DOL RA & PANationwide 4 year grant provided by the United States Department of Labor through WLAC. The goal is to recruit and enroll 5,000 apprentices. SBWIB is responsible for 1,240 apprenticeship enrollments. Pre-apprenticeship enrollments an allowable expense, but not a deliverable. OTHER PARTNER APPRENTICE COMPLETIONS GRANT TERM: 6/03/2024 TO 6/02/2026 TOTAL PROJECT APPRENTICE COMPLETIONS TOTAL APPRENTICE ENROLLMENTS SBWIB APPRENTICE COMPLETIONS TOTAL PROJECT APPRENTICE COMPLETIONS RETENTION IN EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER PARTNERS ENROLLMENTS (100%) New ETP MEC contract pending training reimbursement for employers from Employment Training Panel Fund. GRANT TERM: 7/15/2019 TO 6/30/2024 OTHER PARTNER PRE-APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS AVERAGE WAGE AFTER EMPLOYMENT REPORT PERIOD: 7/15/2019 TO 6/30/2024 SBWIB APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS ETP - MEC Page 258 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 15 REPORT PERIOD: 11/03/2021 TO 6/30/2024 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 74 50 148%2 COMPLETIONS 56 5 Program % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 45 42 107%4 SCHOOL IMPACTED 12 10 120%1 9/23-No cost extension through 11/3/24 to continue performance and expend funds. Identify and train 50 low-income women, women of color, and/or other individuals with multiple barriers in the advanced manufacturing sector (with a focus on aerospace and bioscience), providing employers with a pipeline of diverse entry-level employees. IRVINE FOUNDATION - GRANT GRANT TERM: 11/03/2021 TO 11/03/2024 Irvine FoundationGRANT TERM: 9/1/2023 TO 8/31/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 9/1/2023 TO 6/30/2024 HOWMET FOUNDATION (Aero-Flex and Bio-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship) NEW: Enroll 42 Pre-Apprenticeships in Aero-Flex, Fio-Flex, Space-Flex, impacting 10 schools.HowmetFoundationPage 259 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 16 CA DIR SAEEI Grant (Apprenticeship) GRANT TERM: 11/16/2022 TO 6/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 7/1/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆Actual Plan Plan APPRENTICESHIP ENROLLMENTS 68 417 16%35 DOL Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) Grant Program GRANT TERM: 7/1/2022 TO 6/30/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 7/1/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆Actual Plan Plan EMPLOYER PARTNERS 12 30 40%5 Apprentice ENROLLMENTS 279 800 35%176 Pre Apprenticeship enrollments 152 200 76%28 Partners engaged 91 50 182%0 New Apprenticeship Sponsors 2 12 17%1 New Apprenticeship Programs Created 20 25 80%2ABA GrantEnroll 800 participants into apprenticeship and 200 participants into pre-apprenticeship. CA DIR SAEEICalifornia Department of Industrial Relations (CA DIR) State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation Grant (SAEEI) Enroll 417 Participants into DAS apprenticeship. NOTE: we are in the process of signing with partners now that the state's enrollment requirements have been confirmed; we should have enrollments in the next quarter. Page 260 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 17 HOMELESS LA RISE (REGIONAL) GRANT TERM: 07/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 07/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 37 31 119%6 EMPLOYMENT 17 22 77%8 EMPLOYMENT RATE - 2ND QRT AFTER EXIT 0 20 0% EMPLOYMENT RATE - 4TH QRT AFTER EXIT 0 12 0% WAGE AT EMPLOYMENT 20.86$ IPDC Community Health Worker Training Program GRANT TERM: 10/11/2022 TO 9/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 10/11/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS (100%)94 225 42%32 ATTAINMENT OF CREDENTIAL/CERTIFICATE (90%)23 205 11%18 ENTERED EMPLOYMENT RATE (80%)2 170 1%1 PLACEMENT 0 10 0% The Community Health Worker Training program will assist eligible participants with significant barriers to employment (i.e., homeless, former foster care, justice involved, etc.) to receive training services leading to a DOL approved apprenticeship in the healthcare field. Additionally, SBWIB has partnered with International Pre-Diabetes Center, Inc. to provide employment and career pathway case management services as a sub-contractor.Homeless LA Rise Year(Outcomes may include carry-in activities) Effective 10/01/18, SBWIB will serve 18 and over Homeless Individuals through a Transitional Subsidized Employment Program leading towards Unsubsidized employment in the competitive marketplace that is along an articulated career pathway. IPDC-CHWPage 261 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 18 INVEST LA COUNTY PROBATION GRANT GRANT TERM: 7/1/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/1/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 84 100 84%5 ENROLLED INTO TRAINING 17 40 43%0 TRAINING COMPLETION 10 34 29%9 UNSUBSIDIZED PLACEMENTS 56 60 93%15 RETENTION SERVICES (2ND QUARTER)0 59 0% RETENTION SERVICES (4TH QUARTER)0 56 0% FAMILIES FIRST GRANT TERM: 7/1/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ORIENTATIONS/WORKSHOPS 39 55 71%7 INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS 85 50 170%20 JOB REFERRALS / INTERVIEWS 71 50 142%10 JOB READINESS / RESUME COMPLETION 42 50 84%8 PLACEMENT 0 10 0% The South Bay WIB, Inc., will provide job development staff support and services to Family First Charter School students at the Century Regional Detention Facility. Job Development services will include job readiness workshops, one-on- one interviewing and counseling, job match and referrals to employment and worksites, progress monitoring and follow-up.INVEST YEAR 4Provide work-based learning services to 120 referred Probation Adult participants including BluePrint Workplace for Success training, short-term vocational training, Paid Work Experience, interviews and job referrals, and job placement. (Outcomes may include carry-in activities)FAMILIES FIRSTPage 262 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 19 PARTNERS FOR REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (PROWD) GRANT TERM: 5/01/2024 TO 9/30/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 5/01/2024 TO 6/30/2024 (NEW) Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan PHASE I ENROLLMENTS 24 350 7%24 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING - PHASE II 0 175 0%0 TRAINING COMPLETION - PHASE III 0 140 0%0 EMPLOYMETN - PHASE II 0 245 0%0 HELPING JUSTICE-INVOLVED REENTER EMPLOYMENT (HIRE) GRANT TERM: 4/1/2024 TO 3/31/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 4/1/2024 TO 6/30/2024 (NEW) Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 2 520 0%2 2 75 0 445 520 TRAINING 0 208 0%0 0 24 0 184 208 CREDENTIALS 0 166 0%0 0 34 0 132 166 EMPLOYMENT 1 312 0%1 1 45 0 267 312 PLACEMENT 0 10 0% Regional grant in which SBWIB is the lead program and fiscal agent. SBWIB will be leading a collaborative of seven community based organizations to provide career services,occupational training, supportive services, and employment for reentry individuals. SBWIB GOALS PARTNER GOALSPROWD PLAN This grant is in partnership with the California Workforce Development Board and Federal Probation to provide career services to individuals while in federal custody and after their release.HIREPage 263 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 20 SOUTH BAY ADULT SCHOOL (ON-SITE) GRANT TERM: 9/1/2023 to 8/31/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 09/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year %Q∆ Activities Plan Plan STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 372 250 149%138 EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT 29 25 116%24 GUEST SPEAKERS 0 10 0%0 FIELD TRIPS 0 4 0 INTERNSHIPS/PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS 0 35 0 CAREER EVENTS 1 2 50%1 OCCUPATIONAL TRAININGS 0 1 0%0 BLUEPRINT WORKSHOPS 10 2 500%10 SOCAL ROC (ON-SITE) GRANT TERM: 07/01/2023 TO 6/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 07/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan STUDENT ENGAGEMENTS 336 500 67%70 BLUEPRINT WORKSHOPS 5 10 50%2 CO-ENROLLMENT INTO LEVERAGED GRANT 0 20 0%0 SBWIB will supply staff onsite at So Cal ROC to provide work-based learning support inclduing Blueprint Work Readiness Workshops. SBWIB will supply staff onsite at South Bay Adult School to provide work-based learning support and other career pathway activities.SOUTH BAY ADULT SCHOOLSOCAL ROC ON-SITEPage 264 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 PAGE 21 TORRANCE SCHOOLD DISTRICT STRONG WORKFORCE GRANT TERM: 4/01/2024 TO 6/30/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 04/01/2024 TO 6/30/2024 (NEW) Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT/GUEST SPEAKERS 1 45 2%1 FIELD TRIPS 1 25 4%1 INTERNSHIPS 5 40 13%5 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING 0 2 0%0 CAREER EVENTS 0 2 0%0 STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 25 25 WORKSHOPS 1 1 GRANT TERM: 8/15/2022 TO 8/14/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 08/15/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 08/15/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Enrolled Year Plan % of Plan Q∆Enrolled Year Plan % of Plan Q∆ FULL-TIME ENROLLMENTS (TEACHERS AIDES)0 2 0%0 0 2 0%0 QUARTER-TIME ENROLLMENTS (YOUTHBUILD MEMBERS)15 22 68%0 20 22 91%0 NATIONAL SERVICE EVENTS / IN-SERVICE 15 20 75%0 20 20 100%0 SCHOLARSHIP ATTAINMENT SCHOLARSHIP ATTAINMENTS (Full or Part Scholarship)0 15 0%0 19 15 127%0 *Reporting scholarship attainment/outcomes AMERICORPS YOUTHBUILD Torrance USD Strong Workforce8/2023-New Year Allottment and Goals (Year 2). The AmeriCorps project supports resources to the SBWIB YouthBuild programs by providing teachers aides. YouthBuild members can enroll into the program and earn credits/hours toward scholarships through training and community engagement activities. AmeriCorps - Year 2AmeriCorps - Year 1Page 265 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 22 YOUTH AT WORK EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GRANT TERM: 7/1/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Enrolled Plan Plan TOTAL ENROLLMENTS 282 274 103%26 CALWORKS 33 53 3 OUSY 166 140 15 FOSTER YOUTH 13 18 3 PROBATION YOUTH 11 8 0 SYSTEM INVOLVED YOUTH (New)59 55 6 LMU Peer for Youth Program GRANT TERM:10/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 10/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS (100%)150 150 100%0 ATTAINMENT OF CREDENTIAL /CERTIFICATE (90%)93 135 69%0 ENTERED EMPLOYMENT RATE (80%)102 120 85%3Youth at WorkLMU Peer for YouthThe Peer for Youth Program will assist eligible participants with significant barriers to employment (i.e., homeless, foster care youth, justice involved, disconnected youth), to receive peer support specialist training services leading to employment in the behavioral health field. Additionally, SBWIB has partnered with Loyola Marymount University to provide employment and career pathway case management services as a sub-contractor. The Youth At Work Employment Program (also referred to as the Summer Jobs Programs) provides eligible youth ages 14-21 with paid work experience and education support year-round and during school breaks. Page 266 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 PAGE 23 iCARE DOR (651) GRANT TERM: 7/01/2022 TO 6/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan WORK READINESS COMPLETION 217 300 72%15 ENROLLMENT INTO PAID WEX ACTIVITY 112 300 37%10 PLACEMENT 16 150 11%0 STEPS (Summer Training and Employment Program for Students) GRANT TERM: 01/01/2024 TO 12/31/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 1/01/2024 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan REFERRALS 19 ENROLLMENT 4 30 13%4 WORK READINESS COMPLETION 0 26 0%0 CO-ENROLLED INTO LEVERAGED GRANTS 0 18 0%0iCARE* Includes carry-over outcomes SBWIB is contracted by the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) to serve individuals with disabilities referred from the DOR case workers into work readiness and paid work experience (WEX) activities at LAX under the worksite agreement with the Los Angeles World Airports.STEPSServing Youth with disabilities referred from our K-12 partner schools, partner CBOs and Department of Rehabilitation into work readiness and paid work experience activities. Page 267 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 PAGE 24 HACLA GRANT GRANT TERM: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan REFERRAL OF ELIGIBLE YOUTH & REENTRY CLIENTS 50 50 100%4 PLACEMENTS 12 35 34%4 REDONDO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - ONSITE PROGRAM GRANT TERM: 9/01/2023 to 8/31/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 12/01/2023 TO 4/ 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 757 400 189%354 EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT 29 25 116%19 GUEST SPEAKERS 0 10 0%0 FIELD TRIPS 1 4 25%1 INTERNSHIPS / PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS 14 50 28%14 CAREER EVENTS 4 2 200%2 OCCUPATIONAL TRAININGS 1 1 100%1 BLUEPRINT WORKSHIPS 6 2 300%5 SBWIB will supply staff onsite at Redondo Union High School and Patricia Dreizler High School to provide work-based learning support and other career pathway activities. SBWIB has been contracted by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, for referral of youth and reentry participants that reside at the Mar Vista Gardens Housing Project to HACLA for workforce development programming including assisting participants as they become employable and remain employed.RBUSD - ONSITEHACLAPage 268 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 25 COMMUNITY PROJECT #1 - BRIDGE TO WORK FOSTER YOUTH PATHWAYS (MAXINE WATERS) GRANT TERM: 5/01/2023 TO 04/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 5/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 3 100 3%3 CREDENTIAL ATTAINED 0 60 0%0 EMPLOYMENT 0 60 0%0 COMMUNITY PROJECT #2 - CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITIES PATHWAY PROGRAM (MAXINE WATERS) GRANT TERM: 4/1/2024 TO 3/31/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 4/01/2024 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 0 75 0%0 CREDENTIAL ATTAINED 0 60 0%0 EMPLOYMENT 0 60 0%0 HIGH ROADS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (HRTP) GRANT TERM: 8/24/2023 TO 3/30/2026 REPORT PERIOD: 8/24/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan ENROLLMENTS 65 495 13%0 CREDENTIAL ATTAINED 0 396 0%0 APPRENTICES 45 396 11%0 EMPLOYMENT 45 420 11%38HRTP The HRTP is a statewide grant. SBWIB will service as the administrative and data reporting lead for a large stakeholder collaborative working to enroll barriered individuals into high demand certificate programs, apprenticeship and provide paid work experience in the Arts, Media and Entertainment sector.CP-BTWCongressional Directed Spending Project through Maxine Waters in which youth in the foster care system or recently exited from the system receive occupational training and paid work experience.CP-CUPPCongressional Directed Spending Project through Maxine Waters to serve 75 disadvantages individuals from underserved communities to train for ready-to hire local talent for large scale construction projects. Page 269 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 26 EL CAMINO COLLEGE STRONG WORKFORCE GRANT TERM: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 07/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year %Q∆ Activities Plan Plan STUDENT ENGAGEMENTS 647 400 162%190 RECRUITMENTS 10 5 200%1 INTERNSHIPS/PLACEMENTS 27 75 36%4 JOB LEADS 303 500 61%122 WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS 20 12 167%3 CAREER EVENTS 3 2 150%2 INGLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT STRONG WORKFORCE GRANT TERM: 10/05/2023 TO 9/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 10/05/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year %Q∆ Activities Plan Plan BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT/GUEST SPEAKERS 112 40 280%85 FIELD TRIPS 2 4 50%1 INTERNSHIPS 55 75 73%3 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING 1 2 50%0 WORKSHOPS/CAREER EVENTS 28 3 933%10 SBWIB will provide outreach to employers, work readiness, internships, training, and recruitment activities.El Camino CollegeSBWIB will provide outreach to employers, work readiness, internships, training, and recruitment activities.Inglewood Unified School District Page 270 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 27 CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CAREER PATHWAYS GRANTS - ACADEMY GRANT TERM: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED 124 106 117%0 COMPANY TOURS 9 10 90%0 GUEST SPEAKERS/ADVISORY BOARD 24 56 43%0 INTERNSHIP 123 75 164%16 EVENT VENDORS 213 100 213%0 BLUEPRINT 59 75 79%0 CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA CAREER PATHWAYS GRANTS - ONSITE PROGRAM GRANT TERM: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 7/01/2023 TO 6/30/2024 Year % of Q∆ Activities Plan Plan STUDENT ENGAGEMENT 2760 680 406%817EMPLOYERS CONNECTED 132 120 110%42WORKSHOPS12432388%34 GUEST SPEAKERS 17 10 170%0 INTERNSHIPS 127 40 318%19 JOB LEADS 650 300 217%114 SBWIB will supply staff onsite at each of theCentinela Valley Union High School District's four high schools to provide work-based learning support and other career pathway activities. Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD)SBWIB will provide work-based learning support to Centinela Valley Union High School District's nine academies and two career pathways. SBWIB will outreach to employers, engage in work based learning activities, which include guest speaking, providing opportunities for job shadowing, company tours, hosting interns, or serving as an advisory board member. Other activities will include participation in activities such as Career Day and Maker Faire.Centinela Valley Union High School District (CVUHSD)Page 271 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 28 QUEST NDWG DISASTER RECOVERY GRANT GRANT TERM: 10/01/2020 TO 9/30/2024 REPORT PERIOD: 10/01/2022 TO 6/30/2024 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 125 A. ENROLLED 126 101%5 B. NEW 0 0 C. TRAINING 60 1 D. OJT 3 0 E. Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 56 17 III. TOTAL UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 46 12 A. RETRAINING 20 6 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 20 6 B. CALLED BACK WITH EMPLOYER 1 0 IV. % PLACEMENT (INCL. CALL BACKS)82% V. % PLACEMENT (EXCL. CALL BACKS)82% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 29.07$ SBWIB TOTALSGrant Plan The NDWG Employment Recovery grant is a statewide grant to provide employment and training services to 125 displaced workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and with barriers to employment. Page 272 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 29 SBWIB Employment Transition Initiative GRANT TERM: 3/01/2024TO 03/31/2025 REPORT PERIOD: 3/1/2024 TO 6/30/2024 Q∆ I. TOTAL CLIENTS 180 A. ENROLLED 12 7%7 B. NEW 5 7 C. TRAINING 0 0 D. OJT 0 0 E. Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship 0 0 0 II. TOTAL EXITS 1 1 III. TOTAL UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT 1 1 A. RETRAINING 0 0 ALSO ATTAINED CREDENTIAL 0 0 B. CALLED BACK WITH EMPLOYER 0 0 IV. % PLACEMENT (INCL. CALL BACKS)100% V. % PLACEMENT (EXCL. CALL BACKS)100% AVERAGE PLACEMENT WAGE 31.32$ SBWIB TOTALSGrant Plan The SBWIB Employment Transition Initiative is a WIOA 25% Additional Assistance grant to support laid off workers from Northrop Grumman Space Systems division and provide employment and training services. Page 273 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD SPECIAL PROJECTS SUMMARY PAGE 30 REGIONAL EQUITY RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP (RERP) GRANT TERM: 4/10/2023 TO 12/31/2025 Q∆ A P Δ A P Δ A P Δ A P % 12 42 2 0 35 0 20 45 4 32 22 122 26% 0 34 0 0 28 0 0 36 0 0 0 98 0% APPRENTICESHIPS 10 14 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 10 2 14 71% EMPLOYMENT AT EXIT 10 31 0 0 26 0 0 34 0 10 2 91 11% Regional grant in which SBWIB is the lead program and fiscal agent. SBWIB will be partnering with ECC and WLAC to enroll barriered individuals into high demand certificate programs, apprenticeships and provide paid work experience Activities Planned Percent of Plan REPORT PERIOD: 4/10/2023 TO 6/30/2024 ENROLLMENTS CREDENTIAL ATTAINED SBWIBFOOTHILLVERDUGOTOTALSTotal Activities Page 274 of 862 PROGRAM YEAR 2023 / 2024 SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD PAGE 31 PRISON TO EMPLOYMENT 2.0 REPORT PERIOD: 4/10/2023 TO 6/30/2024 GRANT PERIOD: 4/10/2023 TO 12/31/2025 Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ Δ QΔ TOTAL PLANNED ACTIVITIES 33 271 258 26 33 26 13 ENROLLMENTS 38 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 9 0 3 0 54 5 660 8% TRAINING 21 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 26 4 11% TRAINING CREDENTIAL OBTAINED 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 4%UNSUBSIDZED EMPLOYMENT 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 6 6% QUARTERLY REPORTING PERCENTPLANNED OF PLAN660 Prison to Employment is a regional employment and training program to assist formerly incarcerated individuals. On behalf of the LA Basin, SBWIB serves as the fiscal agent and program lead on behalf of the seven Workforce Boards in Los Angeles County. 396 231 192 PACIFIC GATEWAYSELACOVERDUGOTOTALSSBWIBLA CITYLA COUNTYFOOTHILLPage 275 of 862 PAGE 32 Other Grants Irvine Foundation (SCAN) - Apprenticeship Funding Amount: $500,000 GRANT TERM: 11//07/2022 TO 5/7/2025 (30 months) Create the Southern California Apprenticeship Network (SCAN), expand apprenticeship throughout Southern CA. Page 276 of 862 April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024 INGLEWOOD TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 2 28 30 119 Hawthorne 0 0 0 0 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 2 28 30 119 HAWTHORNE TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 0 0 0 0 Hawthorne 9 3 12 23 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 Torrance 0 1 1 11 TOTAL 9 4 13 34 May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 INGLEWOOD TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 3 37 40 117 Hawthorne 0 0 0 0 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 3 37 40 117 HAWTHORNE TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 0 0 0 0 Hawthorne 17 13 30 64 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 Torrance 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 17 13 30 64 June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 INGLEWOOD TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 2 21 23 42 Hawthorne 0 0 0 0 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 Other cities 1 0 1 1 TOTAL 3 21 23 43 HAWTHORNE TEEN CENTER New Youth Returning Youth Total Youth Total Visits Inglewood 0 0 0 0 Hawthorne 43 7 50 94 Lawndale 0 0 0 0 Gardena 0 0 0 0 Torrance 2 0 2 4 Other Cities 3 1 4 18 TOTAL 48 8 56 116 QUARTER 4 TOTAL New Youth Returning Youth Q3 Total Youth Q3 Total Visits Inglewood Teen Center 8 86 93 279 Hawthorne Teen Center 74 25 99 214 Year To Date (Q1 +Q2+ Q3 + Q4)New Youth Returning Youth YTD Total Youth YTD Total Visits Inglewood Teen Center 40 289 328 1,201 Hawthorne Teen Center 155 122 277 583 Teen Center Attendance Report Quarter 4 April 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024 Page 277 of 862 WORKFORCE COALITION S P A C E Page 278 of 862 Page 279 of 862 SPACE WORKFORCE COALITION The Space Workforce Coalition (SWC) is a national Community of Practice created to address the current and future workforce needs of the space sector. SWC members regularly connect to learn from one another, and share approaches, and resources to attract, train, and retain people in the space industry. SWC has developed regional programs in Florida, the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi, Southern California, Alabama, and Colorado to collaborate with service providers including community colleges, and unions, to demonstrate a replicable and scalable approach to attracting, training and creating employment opportunities, particularly for people from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM jobs. The coalition was established in 2022 with 19 companies and organizations in three states and now has expanded to more than 50 companies, organizations and institutions across the federal, state, regional, and local levels in six states. To date the coalition has developed scalable models that combine incentives, training programs, and stakeholder relationships. Page 280 of 862 CALIFORNIA LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST REGION FLORIDA COLORADO ALABAMA COALITION PARTNERS Page 281 of 862 SPACE WORKFORCE COALITION SCALABLE MODELS Florida Approach Establish Space Florida Academy Through quarterly aerospace industry convenings, together with Space Florida, Florida REACH Office, FloridaCommerce, Florida Department of Education, and CareerSource Florida and workforce training providers, essential skills have been identified and prioritized by aerospace employers. These skills are developed through programmatic offerings by workforce training providers throughout the state resulting in industry credentials placed on Florida's Master Credentials List. Training providers offer classes for individuals to earn these in-demand industry credentials. Training providers include school districts, technical colleges, state colleges, universities and local workforce boards. In order to inspire and equip a younger talent pool to consider the myriad of careers in space, the launch of Space Florida Space Academy will be implemented in many of Florida's school districts within their existing high schools' career and technical education programs to provide the opportunity for students to earn many of the in-demand credentials before high school graduation. Louisiana & Mississippi Gulf Coast Approach Expand Sector Partnerships for Advanced Manufacturing Training Programs to Include Space The Greater New Orleans Regional Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (RAAMP) is a sector partnership model to increase awareness, exposure, and access to space workforce training and work-based learning opportunities. RAAMP includes three pillars: business attraction, workforce development, and STEM education. The partnership is leveraging existing advanced manufacturing training programs to increase the number of people trained with the skills the space industry needs, e.g. welding, and aerospace technicians. An outcome of the DOL-led registered apprenticeship accelerator includes the establishment of the first-ever aerospace technician registered apprenticeship program in Louisiana. This model emphasizes identifying cross-sector skills to create the scale for training and education programs. 3Page 282 of 862 SPACE WORKFORCE COALITION SCALABLE MODELS Colorado Approach Train for In-Demand Skills and Building a Bigger Talent Pipeline Colorado has a history of producing highly educated, highly skilled aerospace professionals. However as the industry has grown, so has the need for a larger workforce with a greater diversity of skills. Colorado will work with aerospace partners to identify the skills that are most in-demand and then partner with education and training providers to build programs that develop those targeted skills. Colorado is also developing more credential opportunities, increasing the emphasis on advanced industries, and strengthening our K-12 STEM education to get more Coloradans interested in careers in space. Alabama Approach Create Pathways to the Space Workforce for Service Members The My Future in Space initiative is a space-focused transition and veteran employment solution that includes direct pathways to the space workforce. Through the public-private partnership, in-demand space skills and occupations are mapped to military occupation codes that aid in employment matching and connecting. Matched service members will complete short upskilling courses prior to employment. California Approach Grow Pathways to the Space Workforce Through Apprenticeships Space-Flex is a scalable training strategy that includes career development, competency- based apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities focused on manufacturing and IT occupations. Registered apprenticeship programs for occupations including Aerospace Systems Assembler, Aerospace Systems Technician, Optics Manufacturing Technician, Electronics Assembler, RF Assembler, and RF Technician and Manufacturing Facilities Maintenance Technician. Space-Flex curricula are flexible enabling each to be tailored to the specific needs of industry employers. The program partners with stakeholders in the PK-12 education, post-secondary education, and workforce boards to identify the priority skills and prospective students and place students on the path to employment via pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships that enable them to earn while they learn. 4 Page 283 of 862 CASE STUDY: FLORIDA The following are highlighted outcomes as a direct result of these employer-focused, statewide coalition convenings: Essentials skills: Identification of an exhaustive skills list for aerospace and related industries, including advanced manufacturing, construction, cybersecurity, and logistics. The timeline to develop these essential skills is outlined from secondary to postsecondary education offerings. Master Credentials List: Florida maintains a Master Credentials List which includes specific industry credentials used in workforce training programs throughout the state. This list is revised and updated every three months. As new skills are identified, placement on this list for training providers can ensure the best talent is trained and available. Training providers: Through this statewide coalition, aerospaceemployers can be connected, directly, to training providers in the region of their project needs. Through this connection, custom- designed and accelerated training programs can be generated to meet project timelines at/near the desired project location. Space Florida Space Academy: School districts throughout the State of Florida implement Space Florida Space Academy within their existing high schools' career and technical educationprograms. This effort groups priority skills development and industry certifications into several clear career pathway options for students in areas such as advanced manufacturing, construction, cybersecurity and logistics. A high school studentwill graduate from Space Florida Space Academy with industry certifications and credentials, as well as work-based learning opportunities, equipped to embark on a career of their choice. O B J E C T I V E To convene with the strong coalition of Florida stakeholders to propose, plan, and implement workforce solutions. S O L U T I O N S A T A G L A N C E In Florida, there is a strong coalition of aerospace employers, state agencies, state trades associations, and training providers, including school districts, technical colleges, state colleges, universities and local workforce boards, convening, specifically, to propose workforce solutions and plan of implementation. S T E P S T O S U C C E S S Form industry coalition with stakeholders Convene regularly identify industry needs identify essential skills necessary for the industry Develop a Master Credential List Connect aerospace employers to training providers Engage with school districts to provide career pathway options for careers in aerospace 5Page 284 of 862 CASE STUDY: LOUISIANA & MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST O B J E C T I V E S O L U T I O N To create equitable employment opportunities in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing, particularly for people from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in STEM jobs.A T A G L A N C E Greater New Orleans Inc.(GNO, Inc.) is the regional economic development non-profit organization serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana. The Greater New Orleans Regional Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (RAAMP) is an initiative of GNO, Inc. Greater New Orleans Region One Center for STEM Internship Suite Program GNO, Inc.'s Greater New Orleans Region One Center for STEM (GNOrocs) Internship Suite, a leading STEM initiative, offers the HBCU Innovation Internship Program and the Black EngineeringCollective of Greater New Orleans. The HBCU program provides hands-on experience and mentorship for students fromHistorically Black Colleges and Universities in STEM and Startup tracks. The Black Engineering Collective recruits minority engineering students at Louisiana's 4-year colleges. Theseprograms merge industry, community, and education, creating a sustainable workforce pipeline. GNOrocs cultivates talent,fosters collaboration, and promotes inclusivity, addressing STEM workforce needs and empowering individuals for innovation and economic growth. Women In The STEM Economy (WISE) WomenW.I.S.E. Women NOLA is a mentorship program designed toengage young women in authentic conversations regarding STEM careers. The program inspires them to pursue STEM programming in their schools and encourages them to choose STEM pathways where they are underrepresented. This increases diversity and inclusion within the STEM businessecosystem of the Greater New Orleans region. Graduating mentees are pursuing engineering majors, and every eligible mentee is enrolled in STEM-based AP/Dual Enrollment courses. Nunez Community College Solar System Exhibit + Aerospace Technician Training Program and Registered Apprenticeship Accelerator PartnershipNunez Community College, situated in Chalmette, Louisiana, hosts the state's only Aerospace Technician Training Program.With NASA Michoud, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Vivace nearby, Nunez is primed to educate future aerospace and advanced manufacturing leaders. To meet industry demands and engage students, Nunez introduced a Voyage Mark II scale model solar system walking exhibit across campus and theyplan to enhance the Aerospace Technician Training Program by adding a registered apprenticeship track, supported by industry partners like GNO, Inc., and Jobs for the Future. This earn-while-you-learn model will provide accessible opportunities for individuals to enter the space industry. S T E P S T O S U C C E S S Identify underrepresented populations inSTEM careers Collaborate with organizations who servethose populationsProvide opportunities for education andexperiences to inspire pursuit of STEMcareers 6 Page 285 of 862 The Southern California HUB, led by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation(NGC) and the SouthBay Workforce Investment Board(SBWIB) are implementing Pre-Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs to serve occupations relevant to the Space Industry. These programs are replicable and portable across the nation S O L U T I O N To respond to the Space talent crisis with a collaborative effort to expand programs nationally by identifying, aligning, and leveraging necessary stakeholders. O B J E C T I V E A T A G L A N C E In the Los Angeles area, stakeholders have been working in concert to serve the Space industry for many years. Acollaborative approach was developed to meet employers' needs. Weekly convenings, outside of employer meetings, occur to ensure consistency and collaboration while attending to shared client needs. Providing seamless access to the workforce system, education partners, andapprenticeship resources is critical to success. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation(NGC) Machining and Electronics occupations were developed using a pre- apprenticeship to registered apprenticeship model with all partners named herein and using El Camino College as the US DOL Apprenticeship sponsor and pipeline for student talent. Through Space-Flex, this successfully demonstrated model is being duplicated for NGC Spacefor the functions responsible for maintaining their complex equipment, systems, and manufacturing environment. For NGC Space, the South Bay Workforce Investment Board(SBWIB) is the apprenticeship sponsor, El Camino College is responsible for the student pipeline, and thesupport team will remain consistent. By supporting NGC with two different apprenticeship sponsors, efficiencies have increased, which has allowed for better collaboration and support by this regional team. Many individuals on this team work nationally, and SBWIB is applying to the US DOL to move their standards to national standards so this team can continue to serve this employer, this industry, and this proven model on anational basis. This closely aligned group of stakeholders also collaborates to apply for various foundation, local, regional, state, and federal grants supporting the Space-Flex mission. Regardless of eligibility, stakeholders come together to determine capacity and bandwidth, select the lead grantee, support the development of the grant applications, and perform industry outreach to strengthenthe application and eventual grant performance. Form industry consortiums, councils, or working groups Formalize commitment Convene regularly identify industry needs Identify regional educational programs that support the talent pipeline Align regional, state, and federal resources intermediary partners grant funding to round-out the support for the initiative S T E P S T O S U C C E S S CASE STUDY: CALIFORNIA 7Page 286 of 862 CASE STUDY: COLORADO O B J E C T I V E To develop aligned workforce strategies that promote the expansion and diversification of Colorado’s aerospace workforce to possess the skills required for a growing and dynamicaerospace ecosystem. S O L U T I O N Colorado is leveraging our robust and connected Aerospace community and the dynamic leadership of the Polis-Primaveraadministration to develop aerospace workforce strategies. TheColorado partners joining the National Space Council’s SpaceWorkforce Coalition include the Offices of the Governor/Lt. Governor,the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade,the Colorado Space Coalition, Colorado Space Business Roundtable,and the Colorado Chapter of Citizens for Space Exploration. We hopeto add additional associations, education and training providers,government agencies, and aerospace businesses as this workdevelops. Colorado has already invested in the development of a youthaerospace apprenticeship program and teacher externships. Ourcommunity college system is engaged in a landscape analysis todetermine our highest-demand aerospace careers and training gaps.Colorado will focus on implementing these initiatives while leaning on our partners and the Space Workforce Coalition to scale the work.Colorado will work with the Space Workforce Coalition to braid local,Tribal, state, and federal workforce development efforts; identify gapsand opportunities for additional work; and collaborate on nationalsolutions. We recognize that space is for everyone, and we will work tomake that a reality. Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade(OEDIT) strives to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. Itpromotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supportingsmall businesses and encouraging business expansion across thestate. Unique to Colorado, the Governor has a full-time manager tochampion specifically the Aerospace and Defense industries. The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) is a group of industry stakeholders working to make Colorado a center of excellence foraerospace. CSC members promote Colorado's significant spaceassets as well as advancing legislation vital to industry growth and success. Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) is a gathering ofaerospace professionals. It helps position and connect businesseswithin the state's thriving aerospace sector. It is committed to open-source knowledge transfer that keeps aerospace professionals well-informed, and to ensuring members unfettered access to thoseexperienced in raising capital, both human and fiscal. CSBR membersare part of an alliance that is influencing and promoting businessgrowth in Colorado. The Colorado Chapter of Citizens for Space Exploration promotes awareness of the benefits of America's Human Space Exploration Program and support for NASA. Part of a multi-state organization ofU.S. taxpayers who support America's investment in human spaceexploration, the organization is made up of private citizens, smallbusiness owners, students, teachers, space and non-space businessrepresentatives, and county and municipal officials.. A T A G L A N C E Colorado has the highest concentration of private aerospace employment in the U.S. Nine major aerospace companies operate in the state with over 500 space-related companies and suppliers. Colorado is home to more than 30 federal laboratories and five major research universities aswell as significant national security space missions and units. The aerospace industry is fueled by a robust innovation ecosystem, high-quality talent, strongcommunity collaboration, and a cluster of national assets and resources. "Colorado is proud to be home to the largestAerospace economy per capita in the country,including national security, civil, and commercialspace. We are committed to ensuring all Coloradansand businesses can thrive as well as educating,inspiring, and developing our future Aerospaceworkforce which will drive innovations for generationsto come."- Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera 8 Page 287 of 862 CASE STUDY: ALABAMA To enhance discovery, growth, and retention of STEM space talent by tapping into an integrated workforce development ecosystem. The holistic approach is built around three pillars: Inspire, Prepare, and Employ. O B J E C T I V E S O L U T I O N INSPIRE Establish baseline student perceptions and use engaging industry and pathway content to shiftperceptions and measure student/family impact. Build space boot camps, and modules, for middle/high school students to excite them about the space industry and seamlessly integrate them into the 19 high-demand pathways and relevant 2-year and 4-year programs. Create short videos highlighting employee success stories in space careers with local employers to post on websites, and social media, and send to schoolsystems. PREPARE Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center is collaborating with NorthAlabamaWorks, Futures Inc., and leading space employers to create fast-track training programs to support 11 pathways with the fastest training for entry- level employment. Fast-track programs will be piloted with regional high schools, job seekers, and incumbent workers to train students and integrate them into space pathways at Drake and Calhoun. EMPLOY The military represents the highest concentration of job-ready talent for the U.S. space industry. Employers struggle to crosswalk job requirements to the 15,000+ military occupation codes (MOCs) and rank structure of the military. Alabama is collaborating with Futures Inc. to match and connect transitioning service members and Alabama National Guard members with spaceemployers and their job openings. Army (Fort Liberty), Navy (Norfolk), and the Alabama National Guard represent more than 29,500 candidates, within the next 12 months. A T A G L A N C E Alabama launched the Alabama Space Roundtable in September 2023. Tapping into an integrated workforce development ecosystem, this solution connects the dots across existing programs to improve effectiveness and better measure outcomes and impact for all stakeholders. S T E P S T O S U C C E S S Utilize existing integrated workforce development system Establish baseline perception on careers in the space industry for data collection Build excitement educate on industry and pathways develop space boot camps create video highlights Collaborate with College Systems to support accelerated training programs Tap into underutilized workforce 9Page 288 of 862 Page 289 of 862 SPACE WORKFORCE COALITION PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Aerospace Industries AssociationAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Space Florida – lead organizer NASA – federal partnerAirbus-Oneweb Satellites Amazon Blue Origin Jacobs L3 Harris Lockheed Martin Boeing SpaceX Southern Region Education Board Valencia College FLATE Florida School Districts Local Workforce Boards Orange Technical College Wilton Simpson Technical College Riveroak Technical College Big Bend Technical College Charlotte Technical College Eastern Florida State CollegeOsceola Technical College Daytona State College Indian River State College University of Florida University of South Florida University of Central Florida Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida Semiconductor InstituteCyberFloridaFloridaMakesAssociated Builders and ContractorsFlorida Technology Council North Alabama Works – lead organizer Futures, Inc. – lead organizer Office of the Colorado Governor - lead organizerOffice of the Colorado Lt. Governor – lead organizerColorado Office of Economic Development & International TradeColorado Space Business RoundtableColorado Space Council The Colorado Chapter of Citizens for Space Exploration South Bay Workforce Investment Board – lead organizerNorthrop GrummanEl Camino CollegeBoeingCelestronMurti Rocket Lab Space Vector Corporation Training Funding Partners Lockheed Martin Corporation Institute for American ApprenticeshipsEravantMagnetikaRelativity SpaceStarburstStellant SystemsVirgin GalacticCalifornia Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA)Cal Poly Pomona West Los Angeles College Greater New Orleans, Inc. – GNO RAAMP - lead organizerNASA Michoud Assembly FacilityNASA Stennis Space Center Boeing Lockheed Martin Vivace Blue Origin LatriamNunez Community CollegeDillard UniversitySouthern University at New OrleansXavier University at LouisianaUniversity of New OrleansBoard of RegentsLouisiana Community & Technical College SystemLouisiana Economic Development Louisiana Workforce Commission California Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast Region Florida Multi-State Supporting Organizations Colorado Alabama 11Page 290 of 862 FLORIDAMike Miller Vice President, External Affairs & Workforce Integration Space Florida 550 Odyssey Way, Suite 300 Exploration Park FL 32953 (W)321-730-5301 ext 243 (M)321-356-0043 mmiller@spaceflorida.gov www.spaceflorida.gov LOUISIANAJosh Tatum Vice President of Business Growth & Retention Greater New Orleans, Inc. 1100 Poydras Street, Suite 3475 New Orleans, LA 70163 (504)527-6963 jtatum@gnoinc.org www.gnoinc.org Daphine Barnes Executive Director of Economic Mobility Greater New Orleans, Inc. (504)527-6920 dbarnes@gnoinc.org www.gnoinc.org CONTACT INFORMATION CALIFORNIAChris Cagle Regional Affairs Manager South Bay Workforce Investment Board 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500 Hawthorne, CA 90250 (310)970-7724 ccagle@sbwib.org www.sbwib.org/space-flex COLORADOJess Kostelnik Senior Policy Advisor- Workforce State of Colorado 200 East Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80203 jessica.kostelnik@state.co.us www.colorado.gov.governor Robert Beletic Aerospace and Defense Industry Manager Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade 1600 Broadway #2500 Denver, CO 80202 robert.beletic@state.co.us ALABAMAStephanie McCullough Executive Director North AlabamaWorks! 2504 Avalon Avenue, Suite E Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 (256)436-0411 smcculloch@northalabamaworks.com www.northalabamaworks.com Geoff Cramer Founder, Futures, Inc. gcramer@futuresinc.com www.SpaceWorkforceCoalition.org info@spaceworkforcecoalition.org 12 Page 291 of 862 Page 292 of 862 Space Workforce CoalitionSpace Workforce CoalitionPage 293 of 862 By By HILLARY MAHILLARY MA | | hma@scng.comhma@scng.com PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: May 2, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.May 2, 2024 at 3:57 p.m. | UPDATED: | UPDATED: May 2, 2024 at 3:58 p.m.May 2, 2024 at 3:58 p.m. South Bay Workforce Investment Board presents the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace SuccessSouth Bay Workforce Investment Board presents the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Job Fair in partnership with El Camino College on Thursday, April 25th. (Photo courtesy of SouthJob Fair in partnership with El Camino College on Thursday, April 25th. (Photo courtesy of South Bay Workforce Investment Board)Bay Workforce Investment Board) LOCAL NEWSLOCAL NEWS Thousands of high schools, youngThousands of high schools, young adults attend job fair at El Caminoadults attend job fair at El Camino CollegeCollege • •NewsNews Page 294 of 862 More than 1,000 youngadult job seekers and hiring representatives converged on El CaminoMore than 1,000 youngadult job seekers and hiring representatives converged on El Camino College recently for the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Youth Job Fair.College recently for the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Youth Job Fair. High school students and young adults in higher education came to the South Bay from moreHigh school students and young adults in higher education came to the South Bay from more than 30 institutions. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, which hosted the job fair,than 30 institutions. The South Bay Workforce Investment Board, which hosted the job fair, said in a press release that more than 235 hiring representatives from 95 private and publicsaid in a press release that more than 235 hiring representatives from 95 private and public employers were present, providing information and leads for more than a 1,000 availableemployers were present, providing information and leads for more than a 1,000 available jobs.jobs. More than 200 students were interviewed on the spot for potential job offers, and scheduledMore than 200 students were interviewed on the spot for potential job offers, and scheduled for additional interviews and meetings with the employers, according to South Bay Workforcefor additional interviews and meetings with the employers, according to South Bay Workforce Investment Board.Investment Board. “We have assembled this gathering of companies representing high tech, manufacturing,“We have assembled this gathering of companies representing high tech, manufacturing, public service and many other agencies for one purpose,” said investment board Executivepublic service and many other agencies for one purpose,” said investment board Executive Director Jan Vogel said in a statement, “and that is to expose you to the unlimited careerDirector Jan Vogel said in a statement, “and that is to expose you to the unlimited career fields that await you.”fields that await you.” High school seniors also participated in campus tours and attended workshops presented byHigh school seniors also participated in campus tours and attended workshops presented by various recruiters, companies and organizations, including DreamWorks, during last week’svarious recruiters, companies and organizations, including DreamWorks, during last week’s job fair.job fair. South Bay Workforce Investment Board CEO Jan Vogel praises students for showing the initiative to attend the job fair. (Photo courtesy of South Bay Workforce Investment Board) Daily Breeze article: https://t.co/wBzSgPRShV Page 295 of 862 NEWS South Bay Workforce Investment Board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE South Bay Workforce Investment Board 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500 Hawthorne, CA 90250 April 26, 2024 Contact: Jan Vogel 310-970-7700 South Bay Workforce Investment Board Presents the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Job Fair in Partnership with El Camino College HAWTHORNE – More than 1,000 young adult job seekers and employer hiring representatives participated in the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Youth Job Fair presented by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) in partnership with host El Camino College April 25th. High school students and young adults from over 30 high schools, colleges, and adult/continuation schools were represented with many districts provided bus transportation to attend the event. SBWIB Executive Director Jan Vogel, along with El Camino College President Dr. Brenda Thames, and City of Torrance Mayor George Chen welcomed the job seekers and participating employers. “You have this great opportunity to meet with all these employers and find out how you can qualify to meet their hiring needs and hopefully take the necessary steps to enter rewarding careers,” Mayor Chen noted. Dr. Thames welcomed the students and urged them to take campus tours and see what the college has to offer as they seek higher education and prepare for career pathways. Mr. Vogel praised the students for showing the initiative to attend the event and meet face to face with representatives from public and private businesses who are looking to build their future work force. “We have assembled this gathering of companies representing high tech, manufacturing, public service and many other agencies for one purpose and that is to expose you to the unlimited career fields that await you,” he noted. During the day-long event, 235 hiring representatives from 95 private and public employers provided information and leads for more than a thousand available jobs. Over 200 students were interviewed on the spot, receiving potential job offers or scheduled for additional interviews and meetings with the employers. High school seniors in attendance participated in campus tours and were able to be preliminarily processed by the college’s student services staff to enroll in the Fall. Workshops were also presented by recruiters from DreamWorks, who discussed career pathways into animation and production fields. Additionally, Construct Reach, a non-profit in collaboration Page 296 of 862 with Target, facilitated sessions aimed at fostering diversity and inclusivity within construction project workforces. # # # Photo caption: South Bay Workforce Investment Board presents the 24th Annual Blueprint for Workplace Success Job Fair in partnership with El Camino College on Thursday, April 25th. South Bay Workforce Investment Board CEO Jan Vogel praises students for showing the initiative to attend the job fair. Page 297 of 862 El Camino College President Dr. Brenda Thames welcomes students to the job fair event. City of Torrance Mayor George Chen shared words of encouragement with the students. Page 298 of 862 Students attend a workshop hosted by recruiters from Construct Reach. Students attend a workshop presented by DreamWorks. Page 299 of 862 Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Gardena Lawndale Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Carson El Segundo Lomita Torrance Inglewood 11539 Hawthorne Boulevard, 5th Floor, Suite #500, Hawthorne CA 90250 / w. 310.970.7700 / f. 310.970.7711 PRESS RELEASE South Bay Workforce Investment Board 11539 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 500 June 26, 2024 Hawthorne, CA 90250 Contact: Jan Vogel: 310-970-7700 Sixteen Young Adults Graduate and Gain Their High School Diplomas Through South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s Second Chance YouthBuild Program HAWTHORNE - Sixteen young adults were honored for earning their high school diplomas during a graduation ceremony conducted by the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) YouthBuild Program at the Hawthorne Memorial Center June 21st. The YouthBuild Program enables youth ages 16-24 who didn’t finish high school to have a second chance and earn their high school diploma or G.E.D. and gain occupational skills training in construction as well as leadership development. The graduates received personal laptop computers provided by YouthBuild Charter School and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor in cooperation with Southern California Edison. SBWIB Executive Director Jan Vogel provided the opening remarks at the graduation and praised the students for their perseverance in achieving their goals. He also thanked their family members and friends who were in attendance that supported them along the way and acknowledged the YouthBuild Charter School faculty members and SBWIB staff who make the program possible. The graduates also received congratulatory certificates from South Bay area California State Assembly and State Senate members, as well as from LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Congresswoman Maxine Waters. The SBWIB had been a partner with the program’s founding organization for more than 30 years before merging it into the Youth Services offerings of the SBWIB in the Fall of 2018. The YouthBuild Program is made possible through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. # # # Page 300 of 862 Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Gardena Lawndale Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Carson El Segundo Lomita Torrance Inglewood 11539 Hawthorne Boulevard, 5th Floor, Suite #500, Hawthorne CA 90250 / w. 310.970.7700 / f. 310.970.7711 Photo caption: YouthBuild graduates receive personal laptop computers provided by YouthBuild Charter School and Assemblymember Tina McKinnor in cooperation with Southern California Edison before graduation on June 21st. Photo caption: Sixteen young adults graduate and gain their high school diplomas through South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s Second Chance YouthBuild program at the Hawthorne Memorial Center on June 21st. Page 301 of 862 Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Gardena Lawndale Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Carson El Segundo Lomita Torrance Inglewood 11539 Hawthorne Boulevard, 5th Floor, Suite #500, Hawthorne CA 90250 / w. 310.970.7700 / f. 310.970.7711 Page 302 of 862 Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Gardena Lawndale Redondo Beach Manhattan Beach Carson El Segundo Lomita Torrance Inglewood 11539 Hawthorne Boulevard, 5th Floor, Suite #500, Hawthorne CA 90250 / w. 310.970.7700 / f. 310.970.7711 Page 303 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-PD-004 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE BY THE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (Police Chief Paul LeBaron) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Review and renew Ordinance No. 22-1446 (Attachment 1), an ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach adopting a Military Use Equipment Policy, in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. 2. Receive and file the Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) Annual Military Equipment Report (Attachment 2), in compliance with Assembly Bill 481, governing the use of military equipment by HBPD. Executive Summary: Pursuant to AB 481, City Council is required to review and renew an AB 481 Policy for the Police Department to continue to use military equipment within the City. Background: Effective January 1, 2022, California State Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481) established requirements for the funding, acquisition, and use of items defined as “military equipment” by local and state law enforcement agencies. This bill intended enforceable safeguards, including transparency, accountability, and oversight, to protect the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for military equipment use, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment. At its April 26, 2022 meeting, City Council introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance adopting a Military Use Equipment Policy pursuant to AB 481. At its May 10, 2022 meeting, City Council waived the full second reading and adopted by title Ordinance No. 22-1446 (Attachment 1), adopting a compliant policy. Pursuant to AB 481, the police department shall publish an Annual Military Equipment Report for each type of military equipment approved by the Hermosa Beach City Council, for as long as this military equipment is available for use. Past Council Actions Page 304 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 Meeting Date Description April 26, 2022 City Council introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance adopting a military use equipment policy pursuant to Assembly Bill 481. May 10, 2022 City Council waived the full second reading and adopted by title Ordinance No. 22-1446 of the City of Hermosa Beach adopting a military use equipment policy. Discussion: Law enforcement situations are often unpredictable and complex. In some cases, specialized equipment, tools, or resources may be necessary to de-escalate violent or tense scenarios, minimizing harm to community members, involved individuals, and officers, while increasing the likelihood of a positive resolution. Military equipment, as defined by statute, includes items such as drones, unstaffed ground vehicles, armored vehicles, pepper balls, less-lethal 40mm projectile launchers, and distraction devices. These tools, proven in real-world conditions, are used to enhance community and officer safety and reduce the need for force escalation. Their use is considered best practice in law enforcement. HBPD is committed to utilizing equipment that safeguards the community and minimizes the risk of escalating volatile situations to potentially lethal encounters. The Department has not identified any reasonable alternatives that provide the same level of effectiveness in ensuring the safety of both community members and officers. Preparation and publication of the Annual Military Equipment Report (Attachment 2) further reinforces the City’s dedication to transparency and compliance with California State law. AB 481 mandates that law enforcement agencies using military equipment submit annual reports to their governing body. These reports include details about the equipment’s use, any complaints received, internal audits, violations of the military equipment use policy, associated costs, and other relevant information. Additionally, AB 481 requires the City Council to review the ordinance annually, and the law enforcement agency must hold at least one public meeting within 30 days of releasing the Annual Military Equipment Report to allow public input. Since adoption of the Ordinance No. 22-1446, HBPD has not purchased any additional military equipment nor received community complaints, concerns, or initiated internal investigations regarding its use. Given no change in the City’s program, this Annual Military Equipment Report covers the period from May 10, 2022 to May 10, 2024. The report (Attachment 2) includes HBPD’s updated military equipment inventory and a copy of the Military Equipment Policy (S2.31). Page 305 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 The Military Equipment Policy and Annual Military Equipment Report were made publicly available on the City website on August 23, 2024. This staff report, along with the accompanying presentation at the Council meeting, fulfills AB 481’s requirement to provide a public forum for questions and input on the Military Equipment Policy. Staff recommends City Council review and renew Ordinance No. 22-1446 and receive and file the Annual Military Equipment Report to meet the requirements of AB 481. Environmental Review This agreement has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and as such, is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs Section 15378. 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: 1.1 Open meetings. Maintain the community’s trust by holding meetings in which decisions are being made, that are open and available for all community members to attend, participate, or view remotely. Public Safety Element Goal 5. High quality police and fire protection services provided to residents and visitors. Policies: 5.1 Crime deterrence. Regularly evaluate the incidence of crime and identify and implement measures to deter crime. 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. 5.3 Use of technology. Provide and use smart surveillance technology and communication systems to improve crime prevention and inform the community regarding actions to take in case of emergency. Page 306 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with the update of the equipment list and completion of this report. Any purchase of listed equipment to maintain acceptable inventory levels is included in the Police Department’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024–25. Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 22-1446 Ordinance 2. Annual Military Equipment Report Respectfully Submitted by: Landon Phillips, Police Captain Concur: Paul LeBaron, Police Chief Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 307 of 862 Page 1 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 22-1446 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ADOPTING A MILITARY USE EQUIPMENT POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Recitals. A. On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (“AB”) 481 to address the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment, as that term is defined by Government Code section 7070(c). B. AB 481 requires adoption of a military use equipment policy (“Policy”) by the City Council before the Hermosa Beach Police Department (“Department”) may take action to request military equipment; seek funds (such as grants or in-kind donations) for acquiring military equipment; actually acquire military equipment, either permanently or temporarily by owning, borrowing, or leasing; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to deploy or use military equipment in the agency’s territorial jurisdiction; use new or existing military equipment in a manner not previously subject to AB 481’s scope; solicit or respond to a proposal for, or enter into an agreement with, any person or entity to seek funds for, apply for, acquire, use, or collaborate in using military equipment; or to acquire military equipment through any other means not specifically detailed in the statute. C. In accordance with AB 481, the proposed Policy was made available on the website on the Department website at least thirty (30) days prior to the public hearing by the City Council to adopt the Policy. D. In accordance with AB 481, the Policy is on the agenda as an open session item at a regular meeting of the City Council, and public comment on the item will be allowed in accordance with the Brown Act. E. This Ordinance will be reviewed by City Council at least annually and based on an annual military equipment report that will be submitted to the City Council pursuant to AB 481. SECTION 2. Findings. Pursuant to Government Code section 7071(d)(1), as may be amended or renumbered from time to time, the City Council hereby makes the following findings in support of its adoption of the Policy: A. The military equipment identified in the Policy is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. B. The proposed Policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A5AC44F-1F69-41EE-8269-F8594FABDCCD Page 308 of 862 Page 2 of 4 C. If the Department purchases military equipment pursuant to the Policy, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. D. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance. SECTION 3. Adoption of the Military Equipment Policy. The City Council hereby adopts the Military Use Equipment Policy, which are all attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. SECTION 4. Environmental Review. The City Council finds that adoption and implementation of this ordinance is not a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as that term is defined by CEQA guidelines (Guidelines) sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5). The effect of the proposed amendment will be to maintain the status quo. No new development will result from the proposed action. No impact to the physical environment will result. The City Council also alternatively finds that the adoption and implementation of this ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA as an administrative activity by the City of Hermosa Beach, that will not result in any direct or indirect physical change in the environment, per sections 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as well as CEQA Guidelines section 15064(e) (economic regulations). SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 7. Pursuant to California Government Code section 36937, this ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage. SECTION 8. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Hermosa Beach’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Campbell, Massey, Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, and Mayor Detoy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A5AC44F-1F69-41EE-8269-F8594FABDCCD Page 309 of 862 Page 3 of 4 ______________________________________________________________________________ PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ____________________________________ Myra Maravilla, Michael Jenkins, City Clerk City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID: 9A5AC44F-1F69-41EE-8269-F8594FABDCCD Page 310 of 862 HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT S2.31 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY Effective 03/28/2022 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy (“Policy”) is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment pursuant to Assembly Billy 481 (“AB 481”). (California Government Code 7070, et seq.). POLICY It is the Policy of the Hermosa Beach Police Department (“HBPD” or “Department”) that members of this Department comply with the provisions of Government Code section 7071 with respect to military equipment. DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this Policy include those provided in Government Code section 7070, and as follows: Governing body – City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach (“City Council”). Military Equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following: • Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded from this policy. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), commonly referred to as Humvees, two and one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. However, unarmored all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and motorized dirt bikes are specifically excluded from this Policy. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However, items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this Policy. • Firearms of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotguns are specifically excluded from this Policy. • Ammunition of .50 caliber or greater. However, standard issue shotgun ammunition is specifically excluded from this Policy. Page 311 of 862 • Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including assault weapons as defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, except for standard issue service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to employees of the HBPD. • Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • “Flashbang” grenades and explosive breaching tools, “tear gas,” and “pepper balls,” excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. • Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and the Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). • The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile launchers, “bean bag,” rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons. • Any other equipment as determined by the City Council to require additional oversight. ANNUAL REPORT The HBPD shall provide the City Council with an annual military equipment report regarding our approved military equipment within one year of this Policy’s approval, and annually thereafter, for as long as military equipment is available for use by the HBPD. The most recently completed annual military equipment report will also be made publicly available on the HBPD’s internet website at least thirty (30) days prior to the HBPD providing the annual military equipment report to the City Council. The HBPD will continue posting annual military equipment reports on the HBPD’s internet website for as long as military equipment is available for use by the HBPD. The annual military equipment report shall, at a minimum, include the following information: 1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use. 2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. 3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of this Policy, and any actions taken in response. 4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment. This will include acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrades, and other ongoing costs. This will also include from what source the funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following the submission of the annual military equipment report. 5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. 6. If the HBPD intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the report will include the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The HBPD shall make proposed changes to this Policy available on HBPD’s internet website at least thirty (30) days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. Page 312 of 862 Within thirty (30) days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report pursuant to this Policy, the HBPD shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the public may discuss and ask questions regarding the annual military equipment report, and the HBPD’s funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY The HBPD’s inventory of military equipment is attached to this Policy as Exhibit “A,” and is incorporated into this Policy by this reference. Exhibit “A” will be updated annually during preparation for the annual military equipment report, and its updated version will be replaced within this policy prior to the annual military equipment report being submitted to the City Council. MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR The Chief of Police or their designee, should assign at least one HBPD employee, who should be at or above the rank of Sergeant, to be the Military Equipment Coordinator. The Military Equipment Coordinator may receive assistance from other HBPD employees or HBPD volunteers. The responsibilities of the Military Equipment Coordinator include, but are not limited to: 1. Conducting an inventory of all military equipment owned or operated by the HBPD at least annually, and prior to preparing the annual military equipment report. This inventory includes the aggregate cost and quantity for each type of ammunition controlled by this policy that was purchased since the submission of the previous year’s annual military equipment report. 2. Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the City Council pursuant to the section of this Policy titled, “Annual Report;” and ensuring that this report is displayed on the HBPD’s internet website at least thirty (30) days prior to any public hearing concerning military equipment and keeping it on the HBPD’s internet website for as long as military equipment is available for use by the HBPD. 3. Preparing for, scheduling, advertising, and coordinating the annual military equipment community engagement meeting within thirty (30) days of submitting and publicly releasing an annual military equipment report. 4. Answering questions, responding to concerns, and receiving complaints from the public about the HBPD’s possession or usage of military equipment. The Military Equipment Coordinator may be used as a subject matter expert if a complaint involves the possession or use of military equipment. COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS Military equipment used by any member this Department shall be approved for use in accordance with this Policy. Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to the City of Hermosa Beach, or otherwise engaged in law enforcement operations in the City, shall comply with their respective military equipment use policies in rendering mutual aid or carrying out a law enforcement function related to a criminal matter under their investigation. Page 313 of 862 QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS Any member of the public may direct questions, concerns, or complaints related to the equipment controlled by this Policy to any member of the HBPD, in person or by any electronic means, including by calling the HBPD’s non-emergency business number (#310-318-0360). If a HBPD member’s response is deemed unsatisfactory, then the question(s), concern(s), or complaint(s) should be forwarded to the Military Equipment Coordinator who should respond in a timely manner. If the Military Equipment Coordinator’s response is deemed unsatisfactory, or if the Military Equipment Coordinator believes it would be more appropriate to do so, then the question(s), concern(s), or complaint(s) should be forwarded to an on-duty watch commander, or up their chain of command. COMPLIANCE Department members are bound to adhere to this Policy, in addition to state and local laws and ordinances when employing the use of military equipment at any time. Violations of the law or this Policy may result in criminal or administrative investigations and, or actions. APPROVED. Paul LeBaron Chief of Police Page 314 of 862 Hermosa Beach Police Department �- Hermosa Beach Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report This Annual Military Equipment Report provides available data for each type of military equipment approved for use by the Hermosa Beach Police Department ("Department"), from May l Qth, 2022 to May l Qth, 2024. Effective January l st, 2022, California State Assembly Bill (AB) 481 established requirements for the funding, acquisition, and use of items defined as "military equipment" by local and state law enforcement agencies (Gov't Code § 7070(c)). This bill intended to install enforceable safeguards, including transparency, accountability, and oversight, to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to adopt military equipment use policies, and to obtain approval from their governing bodies prior to purchasing, raising funds for, or acquiring military equipment (Gov't Code§ 7071 (a)(l )). On May l 0th, 2022, the City of Hermosa Beach's City Council adopted Hermosa Beach City Ordinance #22-0293 approving the military equipment use policy set forth in Department Policy #S2.31. Pursuant to AB 481, the Department will publish an Annual Military Equipment Report for each type of military equipment approved by the Hermosa Beach City Council, for as long as this military equipment is available for use (Gov't Code § 7072(0)). The Annual Military Equipment Report must include the following information for each type of military equipment, for the immediately preceding calendar year: ( l)A summary of how the military equipment was used, and the purpose of its use: -Remotely piloted aerial vehicles have been used throughout the year to assist patrol, traffic, and detective operations with tactical incidents and incident scene documentation. www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/police-department 310-318-0360 DEDICATION, INTEGRITY, HONESTY Page 315 of 862 Page 316 of 862 Page 317 of 862 Page 318 of 862 Page 319 of 862 Page 320 of 862 Page 321 of 862 Page 322 of 862 Page 323 of 862 Page 324 of 862 Page 325 of 862 Page 326 of 862 Page 327 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 9 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CDD-045 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council RE-ADOPTION OF THE 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY CEQA: DETERMINE THAT THE REVISIONS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND LAND USE ELEMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution to approve General Plan Amendment (GPA) 23-01 consisting of revisions to the previously-adopted 2021–2029 Housing Element and associated changes to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and determine that the revisions to the Housing Element are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment 1). Executive Summary: At its August 8, 2023 meeting, City Council adopted the revised 2021–2020 Housing Element. Staff submitted the Housing Element to California Housing and Community Development (HCD) on August 31, 2023, February 4, 2024, and May 13, 2024, providing additional information and details to support the adopted programs and sites. On August 1, 2024, HCD issued a letter finding that the City’s Housing Element is in substantial compliance with State Housing Element law. The public hearing item on the current agenda is to adopt the State-law compliant final version of the Housing Element and associated Land Use Element amendments for internal consistency. Background: State law requires that each jurisdiction adopt a General Plan to guide land use and development. One mandatory component of the General Plan is the Housing Element, which describes City policies and programs for maintaining and improving existing housing and accommodating development of new housing to meet the City’s assigned share of regional growth under the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (“RHNA”). Page 328 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 9 State law requires Housing Elements to be updated every eight years. At its meeting on December 21, 2021, City Council initially adopted the 2021–2029 Housing Element, which staff submitted to HCD for review as required by State law. On March 23, 2022, HCD sent a comment letter finding that the adopted 2021–2029 Housing Element needed substantial revisions to comply with State Housing Element Law. Between November 2022 and March 2023, there were various City Council and Planning Commission meetings to discuss Housing Element sites and the incorporation of residential use into commercial corridors to help meet RHNA targets. The City Council also discussed the Land Value Recapture Program and amending parking standards. These deliberations guided revisions to the proposed Sites Inventory. At its June 20, 2023 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended City Council adopt the revised Housing Element, along with associated General Plan changes. On July 11, 2023, staff presented the Housing Element as a discussion item to City Council. After extensive discussion on the Sites Inventory, City Council supported community members’ offers to provide site suggestions to staff for consideration, in accordance with the State’s eligibility criteria. At its August 8, 2023 meeting, City Council adopted the revised 2021– 2029 Housing Element with direction to staff to make non-substantive revisions in response to HCD comments. Staff submitted the Housing Element to HCD on August 31, 2023 for certification review. On October 31, 2023, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that more information was needed on various sections of the Housing Element, and that the Housing Element- related Zoning Text amendments must be completed. At its November 14, 2023 and January 23, 2024 meetings, City Council adopted Ordinances 23-1470, 23-1471, and 24- 1474, approving Housing Element-related Zoning Changes and Text amendments. On February 9, 2024, the City submitted to HCD the revised 2021–2029 Housing Element with non-substantive revisions to respond to HCD comments, along with the completed zoning documents. On April 5, 2024, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that more information was needed on sections of the Housing Element. On May 13, 2024, the City submitted to HCD the revised 2021–2029 Housing Element with non-substantive revisions to respond to HCD comments. On June 20, 2024, in a preliminary review meeting on the City’s Housing Element, HCD staff indicated that the City’s zoning for Housing Element sites must reflect an explicit requirement for minimum density as specified in the Housing Element, at 20 dwelling units per acre. While this was always the proposed intention of the Housing Element and rezoning, HCD staff indicated that this change must be more explicitly codified prior to certification. To preserve the City’s HCD 60-day review timeline, the proposed change Page 329 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 9 was incorporated into the draft ordinance approved on June 11, 2024, and re-introduced for first reading by the City Council at its July 9, 2024 meeting. On July 12, 2024, HCD sent the City a letter indicating that the City’s Housing Element complied with State law but would only be found in substantial compliance once the second reading for the Zoning Text Amendment was completed. At its July 23, 2024 meeting, City Council approved second reading for the Zoning Text Amendment, adopting Ordinance 24-1481. On August 1, 2024, HCD issued a letter to the City indicating that the Housing Element was in substantial compliance, otherwise known as certified. The certified Housing Element is posted on the City’s website at www.hermosabeach.gov/housingelement. Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions Meeting Date Description November 16, 2021 The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and considered the revised 2021–2029 Housing Element forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to adopt and authorize submittal to HCD. December 21, 2021 City Council conducted a public hearing, adopted the 2021– 2029 Housing Element, and authorized submission to HCD. December 5, 2022 Planning Commission held a special meeting to review Housing Element efforts, HCD comments, and discussed integration of the Housing Element and Zoning Update efforts. March 21, 2023 Planning Commission conducted a study session to discuss rezoning approaches for Housing Element implementation. June 20, 2023 Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, recommended the City Council adopt the Housing Element and associated Land Use Element changes, and discussed zoning text amendments. July 11, 2023 City Council discussed revisions to the previously adopted 2021–2029 Housing Element, associated changes to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the draft Zoning Text Amendment (TA) 23-02 and Zone Change (ZC) 23-01 to implement the Housing Element. August 8, 2023 City Council conducted a public hearing on the revised Housing Element and associated Land Use Element changes and adopted the revised 2021–2029 Housing Element. Page 330 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 9 Meeting Date Description September 19, 2023 Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended the City Council adopt the Housing Element General Plan Map Changes, Zoning Map Changes, and Zoning Text Amendment, with several minor revisions. October 10, 2023 City Council received a staff presentation and discussed the proposed Land Value Recapture Program for residential development on certain non-residentially zoned properties. October 17, 2023 Planning Commission reviewed minor revisions to the Zoning Text Amendment discussed on September 19, 2023 and adopted a resolution reflecting those revisions. October 24, 2023 City Council approved Zone Change 23-01 and Zone Text Amendment 23-02, consisting of Housing Element-related zoning changes. November 14, 2023 City Council adopted Ordinances 23-1470 and 23-1471 for Zone Change 23-01 and Zone Text Amendment 23-02. December 12, 2023 City Council approved Zone Text Amendment 23-02B, approving the Land Value Recapture Program and amending certain criteria for affordable housing in Section 17.30.050. January 23, 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance 23-1473 for Zone Text Amendment 23-02B. May 21, 2024 Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended the City Council approve Zone Text Amendment 24-02, pertaining to HCD-requested revisions to Housing Element-related zoning text. June 11, 2024 City Council approved Zone Text Amendment 24-02, amending provisions related to standards for mixed-use developments, review processes, and reducing multi-family residential parking requirements. July 9, 2024 City Council approved Zone Text Amendment 24-02, amending provisions related to standards for mixed-use developments, review processes, reducing multi-family residential parking requirements, and minimum density requirements for Housing Element sites. July 23, 2024 City Council adopted Ordinance 24-1481 for Zone Text Amendment 24-02. Page 331 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 9 Discussion: City Council Resolution 23-7396 adopting the Housing Element authorized staff to make non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to address HCD comments during the certification process. Non-substantive changes are described as additional information and specificity about the adopted programs and Sites Inventory. The following is a brief description of the revisions in the Housing Element submitted to address HCD comments. The Housing Element Policy Plan and Housing Element Technical Report (with separate Appendix D – Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing) are linked, with all documents posted at www.hermosabeach.gov/housingelement. The following revisions were included in the City’s February 7, 2024 Housing Element resubmittal and addressed the October 31, 2023 HCD comments. The revisions are highlighted in yellow throughout the document. Document Page February 7, 2024 Revision Policy Plan II-7 Clarified that the City was not relying on small sites to meet lower income RHNA Policy Plan II-8 Added timing at end of 2025 to assess City’s progress in facilitating affordable housing Policy Plan II-9 Added details and timing on facilitating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) with website resources and incentives) Policy Plan II-11 Added information about sites used to meet the RHNA Policy Plan II-12 Added details on timing for rezoning Policy Plan II-13 Added details about completed zoning changes to emergency shelters for consistency with State law Policy Plan II-14 Added details about completed zoning changes to the reasonable accommodation request process Policy Plan II-14 Added timing for zoning code amendments (completed) Policy Plan II-15 Added details about completed zoning changes to the City’s parking requirements Policy Plan II-16 and II-22 Added details about the City’s current outreach efforts to promote housing resources Policy Plan II-16 and II-22 Added details about the City’s current participation in home share programs Policy Plan II-23 Added information about the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Safe Routes to School Tech Report II-1 Corrected a summary table for consistency Page 332 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 6 of 9 Document Page February 7, 2024 Revision Tech Report III-6 Added details about completed zoning changes to the reasonable accommodate request process Tech Report III-7/8 Added details about completed zoning changes to emergency shelters to be consistent with State law Tech Report A-1/2 Added details about the actions from the City’s previous Housing Element Tech Report B-3 to B-7 Added information about regional projects and re-development characteristics, including uses being redeveloped, existing floor area ratio, improvement-to-land ratio, age of structures, and existing heights Tech Report B-7/8 Added discussion about small parcels versus small sites, with small sites being feasibility for development due to mixed use potential, lot consolidation, and property owner interest Tech Report B-8 Added discussion to reflect completed rezoning to allow mixed use and residential development on Housing Element sites Tech Report B-9 Added discussion about redevelopment of existing uses Tech Report B-13 Added information describing water and sewer infrastructure, as described in the PLAN Hermosa environmental review Tech Report (B-14 to B-27) Added existing height descriptions for sites on the Sites Inventory Tech Report C-3 Added information about public comments received Tech Report C-4 to C-7 Added information addressing comments about the St. Cross site and the Land Value Recapture Program Tech Report D-3/4 Added information about fair housing laws Tech Report D- 107/108 Added demographic information about the City’s homeless population, as well as homeless count data Tech Report D-125 Listed contributing factors to lack of affordable housing and housing mobility The following revisions were included in the City’s May 13, 2024 and July 12, 2024 Housing Element resubmittal and addressed the April 5, 2024 HCD comments. The revisions are highlighted in teal and green throughout the document. Page 333 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 7 of 9 Document Page May 13, 2024/July 2024 Revision Policy Plan II-7 Added reference to special needs housing as an example of affordable housing opportunities Policy Plan II-8 Added language that additional incentives might need to be implemented if affordable housing progress is limited Policy Plan II-9 Adds additional information and metrics towards facilitating ADU production Policy Plan II-10 Added information about the adopted Land Value Recapture Program Policy Plan II-10 Added reference to special needs housing as an example of affordable housing opportunities Policy Plan II-12 Added details to reflect timing and specificity of programs to develop sites for affordable housing Policy Plan II-13 Added details of the City’s ongoing discussion to expand residential and mixed-use development, and references completed zoning changes Policy Plan II-14 Added reference to the completed zoning changes to the reasonable accommodate request process Policy Plan II-15 Added reference to the completed zoning changes to the City’s parking requirements Policy Plan II-16 Added information about the City’s meeting methods Policy Plan II-19 Identified contributing factors to fair housing problems Policy Plan II-20/21 Added commitment to facilitate ADUs and residential development Policy Plan II-23 Added descriptions of affirmative fair housing outreach and materials to encourage a diverse population Policy Plan II-24 Included Housing Mobility monitoring (ADUs and home share programs) as part of the required Annual Progress Report Policy Plan II-25 Referenced programs from the City’s Homelessness Plan Tech Report B-5/7 Added information about regional property characteristics and development patterns Tech Report B-9 Added additional information about existing uses Tech Report B- 10/12 Added information about the St. Cross site (Sites 1 and 2) and listed recent comparable developments Page 334 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 8 of 9 Document Page May 13, 2024/July 2024 Revision Tech Report B-14 to B-27 Added additional existing characteristics for sites on the Sites Inventory Tech Report C-2 Added information about the City’s public outreach practices, including email lists and meeting formats Tech Report C-4/5 Added reference to additional public comment Tech Report D-5/6 Added analysis of the City’s compliance with fair housing laws Tech Report D- 108/110 Added information about the City’s supportive program for the homeless population, including transit resources, outreach methods, demographics, and response resources Tech Report D-125 Further elaborated on contributing factors to lack of affordable housing and housing mobility Associated Land Use Element Changes PLAN Hermosa’s various components must be internally consistent. The Land Use Element includes land use designations for properties. The Housing Element Sites Inventory includes allowing mixed-use and residential uses in areas currently designated by the Land Use Element for non-residential uses. As part of the Housing Element adoption, the Land Use Element must be updated to ensure that respective land use designations allow residential development. The proposed changes to PLAN Hermosa consist of adding language to the following land use designations so that mixed use projects, including residential, would also be allowed: community commercial; service commercial; creative industrial; and public facility. The proposed language was included as part of the City Council’s agenda on August 8, 2023 as well as the recommended action, but the resolution adopting the Housing Element did not include the Land Use Element changes. To memorialize the action, staff included the Land Use Element changes in the attached Resolution (Attachment 1.c.). General Plan Consistency: PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017. Upon adoption, the 2021–2029 Housing Element became a component of the PLAN Hermosa General Plan. The associated Land Use Element amendments are needed for internal consistency. Environmental Determination: During the initial adoption of the 2021–2029 Housing Element on December 21, 2021, the City found that the proposed Housing Element would not approve any development or change any land use designations; therefore, the City determined that it was exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. The revisions made to the Housing Element document Page 335 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 9 of 9 are for informational purposes only and do not change development standards. As such, staff recommends that the City Council find the revisions to the Housing Element exempt from CEQA. Pursuant to CEQA, the City also evaluated the proposed Housing Element and Housing- Element related zoning changes against the PLAN Hermosa Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse Number 2015081009), certified on August 22, 2017, and determined that an Addendum to the PLAN Hermosa Final EIR is the appropriate document for disclosing changes to the PLAN Hermosa EIR in accordance with Section 15162 through of the CEQA State Guidelines, in that there are no significant effects not previously discussed in the PLAN Hermosa Final EIR. Public Notification: For the September 10, 2024 City Council public hearing, a legal ad was published on August 29, 2024 in the Easy Reader, a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with the Municipal Code and State law. Staff also posted signs at City Hall, the Community Center, and the library. In addition, an email announcement was sent to the City’s interested parties list for the Housing Element, containing 3,500 email addresses. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Attachments: 1. Draft City Council Resolution 1.a. Certified Housing Element Policy Plan 1.b Certified Housing Element Technical Report 1.c. PLAN Hermosa Redlined Changes 2. Planning Commission Resolution 23-10 Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 336 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CC RESOLUTION NO. 24-XX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 23-01, RE- ADOPTING THE 2021-2029 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT AS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENTS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) WHEREAS, the Housing Element is a required part of the City’s General Plan, known as PLAN Hermosa; and WHEREAS, the State of California requires that jurisdictions update the Housing Element at specified internals, with all jurisdictions in the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region having a statutory deadline of October 15, 2021, with a 120-day grace period ending February 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach received a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 558 units (232 very-low income; 127 low income; 106 moderate income; 93 above-moderate income); and WHEREAS, the City’s Housing Element must comply with State Housing Element Law (California Government Code Sections 65580 through 65589.11), including the Sites Inventory which demonstrates development capacity for the RHNA; and WHEREAS, the City prepared a draft 2021-2029 Housing Element and submitted the document to California Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review on August 5, 2021; and WHEREAS, the City received a comment letter from HCD on October 4, 2021 indicating revisions needed to the Housing Element to comply with required State Housing Element law; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly-noticed public hearing, received public testimony, and adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element on December 21, 2021; Page 337 of 862 and WHEREAS, the City submitted the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element to HCD for review; and WHEREAS, the City received a comment letter from HCD on March 22, 2022 indicating revisions needed to the 2021-2029 Housing Element to comply with required State Housing Element Law; and WHEREAS, after a detailed analysis of vacant land and potential redevelopment opportunities was prepared as required by State law, it was determined the City’s land inventory based on current zoning is insufficient to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation for the 2021-2029 planning period; and WHEREAS, during the initial adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element on December 21, 2021, the City found that the proposed Housing Element would not approve any development or change any land use designations; therefore, the City determined that it was exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, Section 15061(b)(3) states, in part, that a project is exempt from CEQA if “the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. 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, the activity is not subject to CEQA.”; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 20, 2023, to consider revisions to the City’s revised adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element, and associated Land Use Element amendments, in compliance with the State Housing Element law; and WHEREAS, after considering public input, reviewing the agenda materials, and conducting discussion, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt revisions to the City’s adopted Housing Element for the 2021- 2029 planning period and associated Land Use Element amendments; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on August 8, 2023, to consider revisions to the City’s adopted Housing Element for the 2021- 2029 planning Page 338 of 862 period, in compliance with the State Housing Element law, and associated Land Use Element amendments, during which the City Council considered public input, reviewed agenda materials, and conducted discussions on the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, after considering public input, reviewing the agenda materials, and conducting discussion, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 23-7396, adopting the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element and authorizing staff to make non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to respond to HCD comments; and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2023, the City submitted the adopted revised 2021- 2029 Housing Element to HCD; and WHEREAS, on October 31, 2023, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that more information was needed on various sections of the Housing Element, and that the Housing Element-related Zoning Text amendments must be completed; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2023 and January 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinances 23-1470, 23-1471, and 24-1474, approving Housing Element-related Zoning Text amendments; and WHEREAS, on February 9, 2024, the City submitted to HCD the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element with non-substantive revisions to respond to HCD comments, along with the completed zoning documents; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2024, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that more information was needed on sections of the Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 2024, the City submitted to HCD the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element with non-substantive revisions to respond to HCD comments; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2024, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that the City’s Housing Element complied with State law, and that minor several revisions to the Zoning Ordinance were required; and WHEREAS, on July 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 24-1481, approving the HCD-requested revisions to the Housing-Element-related zoning amendments; and Page 339 of 862 WHEREAS, on August 1, 2024, HCD transmitted a letter to the City indicating that the City’s Housing Element was in substantial compliance with State law. 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 hereby re-adopts the revised General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element, incorporating all non-substantive revisions since the August 8, 2023 adoption, as included in Exhibits A and B. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby adopts the Planning Commission recommendation to adopt associated amendments to the Land Use Element to ensure consistency with the adopted Housing Element, as included in Exhibit C. SECTION 3. The Housing Element includes programs to ensure that the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Zoning Map and Ordinance are amended in order to accommodate programs in the Housing Element and to ensure internal consistency amongst the different elements in PLAN Hermosa; and SECTION 4. Based on the analysis in Appendix B, Sites Inventory, detailing substantial evidence of the likelihood of redevelopment on non-vacant sites with lower- income housing units in the RHNA allocation, with the substantial evidence consisting of physical site criteria, recent development trends, and property owner intent/interest, the City Council finds that there is substantial evidence and information provided in the record that the existing uses on the Sites Inventory sites to accommodate the RHNA low- income allocation are likely to be discontinued during the 2021-2029 planning period, and therefore do not constitute an impediment to additional residential development; and SECTION 5. The City has reviewed the revisions to the 2021-2029 Housing Element for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the City finds that the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element continues to be consistent with the initial finding that the Housing Element is exempt under CEQA per Section 15061. the revised Housing Element is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements per Section Page 340 of 862 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. The Housing Element would not approve any development project or change any zoning regulations which control development, and therefore would not cause a significant effect on the environment; and SECTION 6. The City Council authorizes staff to incorporate non-substantial revisions to the Housing Element, including the Sites Inventory, as necessarily for internal consistency, compliance with any HCD comments or requirements, and in conformity with the City Council action. Should HCD comments consist of substantial changes to the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element, staff will present the requested changes to City Council for review and adoption. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 10th day of September, 2024. [signature pending] Dean Francois PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ ________________________________ Myra Maravilla Patrick Donegan Page 341 of 862 City Clerk City Attorney Page 342 of 862 Exhibit A – Housing Element Policy Plan Exhibit B – Housing Element Technical Report Exhibit C – Land Use Element Changes for Consistency Page 343 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT POLICY PLAN 2021-2029 Adopted December 21, 2021 Re-adopted (with revisions) August 8, 2023 Revisions (January, May, and June 2024) Page 344 of 862 Page 345 of 862 This page intentionally left blank Page 346 of 862 Page 347 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 i Contents I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. I-1 A. Purpose of the Housing Element ...................................................................... I-1 B. Scope and Content of the Housing Element .................................................. I-1 C. Public Participation ........................................................................................... I-2 D. Consistency with Other Elements of the General Plan ................................... I-2 II. Housing Policy Plan ................................................................................................................... II-1 A. Housing Element Issues and Policies ............................................................... II-1 B. Housing Programs ............................................................................................. II-4 C. Quantified Objectives .................................................................................... II-19 D. Summary of AFFH Actions .............................................................................. II-19 List of Tables Table II-1 Quantified Objectives 2021-2029 ..................................................................... II-19 Table II-2 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Summary Actions ................................ II-199 Page 348 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 ii This page intentionally left blank Page 349 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Introduction Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-1 I. INTRODUCTION A. Purpose of the Housing Element The Housing Element describes the City’s needs, goals, policies, programs and objectives regarding the preservation, improvement, and development of housing in Hermosa Beach. The Element reflects community housing needs in terms of affordability, availability, adequacy, and accessibility. The Element describes the City’s strategies for addressing housing needs over the 2021-2029 period and identifies specific programs to address those needs. The Housing Element is the City’s official municipal response to the State Legislature’s declaration that adequate housing for all economic segments of the community is a matter of statewide importance that must be addressed by all levels of government. The 2021 Housing Element update provides Hermosa Beach with the opportunity to plan for the existing and future housing needs in the community, and identifies strategies and programs to address those needs. B. Scope and Content of the Housing Element The California Legislature has recognized the role of local general plans and particularly the Housing Element in implementing statewide housing goals to provide decent and adequate housing for all persons. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) also has adopted detailed guidelines regarding the scope and content of housing elements, including the following major components: • An analysis of demographic and housing characteristics and trends (Technical Report, Chapter I); • An evaluation of resources, including land, financial, and administrative resources, available to address the City’s housing goals (Technical Report, Chapter II); • A review of potential constraints, both governmental and non-governmental, to meeting housing needs (Technical Report, Chapter III); • The Housing Policy Plan addressing the City’s identified housing needs, including housing issues, policies, programs and quantified objectives (Chapter II of this document); • An evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of previous policies and programs in achieving the City’s objectives, and the progress in implementing Housing Element programs (Technical Report, Appendix A); • A parcel-specific inventory of vacant and underutilized suitable sites for additional housing (Technical Report, Appendix B); and • A description of the public participation process during the preparation and adoption of the Housing Element (Technical Report, Appendix C). Page 350 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Introduction Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-2 C. Public Participation Public participation is an important component of the planning process, and this update to the Housing Element has provided residents and other interested parties numerous opportunities to be involved in the preparation of the element. Public meetings to discuss housing needs and policy options were conducted by the Planning Commission and City Council, and notices of all meetings were published in advance of each meeting. The draft Housing Element was made available for review at City Hall and posted on the City’s website and was also circulated to housing organizations representing the interests of lower-income persons and those with special housing needs. After receiving comments on the draft Housing Element from the State Housing and Community Development Department, a proposed final Housing Element was prepared and made available for public review prior to review by the Planning Commission and adoption by the City Council. Appendix C provides additional information regarding opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of this Housing Element update, as well as a list of persons and organizations who were invited to participate. D. Consistency with Other Elements of the General Plan The Housing Element must be consistent with other elements of the General Plan, which was last updated in 2017. Housing Element policies and programs are closely correlated with the development policies contained in the Land Use Element, which establishes the location, type, and intensity of land uses throughout the city. The Land Use Element determines the number and type of housing units that can be constructed in the various land use districts. Areas designated for commercial and industrial uses create employment opportunities, which in turn, create demand for housing. The Circulation Element establishes the location and scale of streets, highways and other transportation routes that provide access to residential neighborhoods. Because of the requirement for consistency among the various General Plan elements, the 2021 Housing Element update included a review of other General Plan elements to ensure that consistency is maintained. Government Code Section 65302 also specifically requires that the Safety and Conservation Elements be reviewed concurrent with each Housing Element update. SB 1087 of 2005 requires cities to provide a copy of their Housing Elements to local water and sewer providers, and also requires that these agencies provide priority hookups for developments that include lower-income housing. These agencies have been invited to participate in the Housing Element update process and the Housing Element will be provided to these agencies immediately upon adoption. Page 351 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-1 II. HOUSING POLICY PLAN The purpose of this Housing Policy Plan is to identify policies and programs that will help the City in addressing its housing needs during the 2021-2029 planning period. This section includes the following components: • Section A identifies the housing issues facing Hermosa Beach and establishes guiding policies for addressing those issues; • Section B describe specific program actions the City will take consistent with established policies; • Section C establishes quantified objectives for the construction of new housing, rehabilitation of existing housing in need of repair, and the conservation of existing affordable housing. A. Housing Element Issues and Policies This section establishes the City’s housing policy framework. Section 65583(c) of the California Government Code requires that actions and policies included in the Housing Element address five key issue areas: • The manner in which the City will assist in the conservation of existing housing resources, particularly affordable housing; • The City’s strategy in assisting in the development of new housing opportunities; • How the City intends to provide adequate sites to achieve a variety and diversity of housing types; • How the City proposes to remove governmental constraints that may impact the preservation and development of housing; and, • How the City may help to promote equal housing opportunities. Issue Area 1 - Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing The City’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its desirability as a place to live and visit contributes to the high land and housing costs relative to the surrounding region. The City, nevertheless, has been successful in maintaining its more affordable housing through the adoption of ordinances and special land use regulations. The City works proactively to preserve and maintain the existing housing resources in the City, including affordable housing. This commitment is underscored by the policies listed below. Policy 1.1 The City will continue to encourage the maintenance and improvement of the existing housing stock within the local neighborhoods. Policy 1.2 The City will assist in the preservation and enhancement of the housing supply available to senior citizens. Page 352 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-2 Policy 1.3 The City will work to minimize the conversion of existing lower-cost rental housing in multiple-family developments to condominiums. Policy 1.4 The City will investigate potential sources of funding and other incentives that will assist in the preservation and renovation of older housing units. Policy 1.5 The City will continue to implement its current code enforcement procedures as a means to ensure the conservation and maintenance of existing housing resources in the City. Issue Area 2 - New Affordable Housing Development The City’s ability to directly fund the construction of affordable housing is constrained due to budget limitations. In addition, the construction of affordable public housing within the coastal zone would not represent an efficient expenditure of public money, given the high land and development costs. As a result, the City continues to be an active participant in the development of more affordable housing through land use regulations and other incentives. The City of Hermosa Beach will continue to assist in the development of new housing for all income groups through the following policies. Policy 2.1 The City will continue to promote the development of a variety of housing types and styles to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all segments of the community. Policy 2.2 The City will continue to encourage the development of safe, sound, and decent housing to meet the needs of varying income groups. Policy 2.3 The City will continue to implement the land use policy contained in the City’s General Plan, which provides for a wide range of housing types at varying development intensities. Policy 2.4 The City will continue to support and promote home ownership in the community. Policy 2.5 The City will continue to cooperate with other government agencies, citizen groups, and the private sector, in order to assist in meeting the existing and future demand for housing. Policy 2.6 The City will encourage the addition of ADU and JADU units as a strategy to provide new housing units for low- and moderate-income households. Issue Area 3 - Provision of Adequate Sites for New Housing The majority of the city was developed during the early 1900s. More intensive development has continued up to the present time. There are few vacant parcels of land remaining in the city, and the majority of the residential construction that has occurred involved the “recycling” of older structures. Nevertheless, the City of Hermosa Beach will continue to Page 353 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-3 explore potential sites for residential development as a means to achieve a variety and diversity of housing types. Policy 3.1 The City will evaluate new development proposals in light of the community's environmental resources, the capacity of public infrastructure to accommodate the projected demand, and the presence of environmental constraints. Policy 3.2 The City will continue to evaluate the General Plan and zoning to ensure residential development standards are adequate to serve future development. Policy 3.3 The City will continue to review current zoning practices for consistency with the General Plan as a way to facilitate new mixed- use development within or near the commercial districts. Issue Area 4 - Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing In previous years, the City has been successful in the conservation of housing, especially affordable housing, through the implementation of land use ordinances and regulations. A key component of the City’s housing policy is to assist in the development of more affordable housing with the use of incentives and other measures. The City of Hermosa Beach will remain committed to the removal of governmental constraints through the following policies. Policy 4.1 The City will continue to abide by the provisions of the Permit Streamlining Act as a means to facilitate the timely review of residential development proposals. Policy 4.2 The City will work with prospective developers and property owners to assist in their understanding of the review and development requirements applicable to residential development in the city. Policy 4.3 The City will continue its efforts to educate the community regarding the development standards contained in the City of Hermosa Beach Zoning Ordinance, including the ability to provide ADU and JADU units on residential properties. Policy 4.4 The City will continue to evaluate its Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and remove governmental constraints related to development standards. These may include, but not be limited to, parking requirements, allowing affordable housing on commercial sites, new standards for mixed-use development, lot consolidation incentives, and senior housing requirements. Issue Area 5 - Equal Housing Opportunity Federal and State laws prohibit housing discrimination based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, religion or other characteristics. Enforcement of fair-housing laws generally occurs through the courts, though persons being discriminated against often lack the Page 354 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-4 resources to obtain the necessary legal protections. As a result, alternative means to obtain assistance must be made available. Towards this end, the City will continue to cooperate with other public agencies and non-profit organizations providing assistance in ensuring equal housing opportunities for all. Policy 5.1 The City will continue to provide information and referral services to regional agencies that counsel people on fair housing and landlord- tenant issues. Policy 5.2 The City will continue to cooperate with the County Housing Authority related to the provision of rental assistance to lower- income households. Policy 5.3 The City will continue to cooperate with other cities and agencies in the area in investigating resources available to provide housing for the area's homeless population. Policy 5.4 The City will support the expansion of shelter programs with adjacent cities and local private interests for the temporary accommodation of the homeless population. Issue Area 6 – Sustainable Housing Development The City works to promote sustainability and energy conservation in a number of ways. Plan Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, establishes a blueprint for sustainability and a low- carbon future, and provides a framework within which City regulations, programs, and projects work in unison to ensure that land use, transportation, and other aspects of City operations support sustainable development and energy conservation goals. Specifically for the residential sector of the community, the issue of energy conservation can be addressed at several levels: community-wide land use and transportation planning, building technology in both new construction and rehabilitation or remodeling of existing structures, and through lifestyle options such as walking and cycling. This is further supported by water conservation and sustainable neighborhood design. Policy 6.1 The City will support sustainable residential development through land use planning, building technology and lifestyle options. B. Housing Programs The programs listed below describe the actions the City intends to take to address the policy issues discussed above. The City’s main challenge in accommodating new residential development is its lack of vacant land. As a result, the vast majority of new housing development must occur through the “recycling” of older structures and redevelopment of underutilized parcels. The lack of financial resources, coupled with high land and development costs, will continue to be a constraint to the development of new affordable housing. As a result, the focus of these programs is on strategies to assist the private market in the development of affordable housing. Page 355 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-5 Issue Area 1 - Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing 1. Code Enforcement Program Description: Chapter 8.28 of the Municipal Code provides for the abatement of safety and nuisance conditions relating to private property. To implement this requirement, the Code Enforcement Program emphasizes the following: • The City actively pursues Municipal Code violations on a complaint basis, with particular emphasis being placed on those areas clearly exposed to public view; • All necessary steps are taken to ensure that violations are corrected in an expeditious and voluntary manner; • Where appropriate, property owners are informed of available assistance programs for lower-income persons who may not be able to afford needed improvements or corrections; and • The City utilizes misdemeanor criminal prosecution only when attempts to gain voluntary compliance have failed. The Code Enforcement Program implements those sections of the Municipal Code related to property maintenance, including zoning, property maintenance, illegal units, trash container regulations, construction without permits, and sign regulations. The Code Enforcement Officer assists and makes recommendations to other City departments, such as conducting inspections of business licenses, home occupation offenses, and obstructions in public rights-of-way. Timing: This program is in place and will continue through the planning period. Funding: General Fund. 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing Program Description: This program provides for the ongoing maintenance and conservation of the Marine Land Mobile Home Park located at 531 Pier Avenue. The 60- space park provides housing for extremely-low-, very-low- and low-income households. The Hermosa Court Recreational Vehicle Park with 19 pads at 725 10th Street also provides transitional housing space for those persons or households in transition from an RV to a more permanent home. The City's MHP Zoning District requires Planning Commission approval in order to add or delete spaces in the park, which helps to preserve affordability by discouraging conversion from single- to double-wide spaces. In 2013 the Mobile Home Park received over $111,000 of City funds and $1.2 million through the State’s Mobilehome Park Resident Owner Program (MPROP) and the Marineland Community Association, Inc., the resident association, purchased the park, ensuring the long-term security of this important affordable housing resource. In addition to mobile homes, existing apartments provide an important source of housing at lower cost than ownership housing. To reduce the potential impact of condominium conversions on low- and moderate-income residents of converted condominiums, Page 356 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-6 Chapter 17.22 of the Municipal Code establishes requirements including first right of refusal and relocation assistance for tenants. Timing: • To ensure that the amount of relocation assistance remains sufficient, review and update relocation reimbursement requirements annually should condominium conversion become a trend again in the future. (There has not been any condominium conversion in the City for more than a decade.) Funding: General Fund. Issue Area 2 - New Affordable Housing Development 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives Program Description: State law requires cities to grant a density bonus and other incentives for qualifying affordable or senior housing developments. Section 17.42.100 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes standards and procedures for implementing State Density Bonus Law. In addition to State requirements, the City has adopted additional incentives that allow increased density when small parcels are combined to create a larger residential building site. State density bonus law has been amended from time to time to encourage the development of affordable and senior housing. The City has been implementing the State density bonus law. To provide clarity and help incentivize affordable housing development, the City will revise its density bonus regulations (Municipal Code Sec. 17.42.100) to comport with current State law. In addition, the City will inform developers and contractors of this incentive program through brochures at the public counter and information posted on the City’s website. Timing: • As part of the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update, revise the City’s Density Bonus regulations by the end of 2023. • Continue to make information available on the density bonus program through brochures and the City website throughout the planning period. Funding: City General Fund. Page 357 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-7 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance Program Description: This program includes investigation of potential funding sources and administrative support to assist private and non-profit organizations in the development and/or provision of affordable housing. The City will investigate the feasibility of expanding CDBG funding and Section 8 rental vouchers to qualifying households. The Section 8 program is one of the major sources of housing assistance for very-low- and extremely-low- income households. If the City is successful in obtaining increased CDBG funding and/or expanding Section 8 rental vouchers for residents, this information will be posted in the Community Center, on the City’s website, in handouts provided in the information kiosk in the City Hall lobby, and in the local library. Brochures will also be provided to local service clubs including the local “Meals on Wheels” program, local dial-a-ride service, the local recreation center, and emergency shelters in the area. The City will also provide incentives such as priority processing, fee waivers and deferrals, and modified development standards to projects with low- or moderate-income units, and will assist in preparing and processing grant applications for affordable housing projects to support the development of such units. Project sponsors will be encouraged to include units for extremely-low-income households where feasible. As part of the 2021 Housing Element update the City consulted with a variety of housing organizations to identify potential actions the City could take to facilitate the development of affordable housing, including to extremely-low-, very-low- and low-income households. Timing: • Annually pursue funding available to expand affordable housing opportunities in the City, especially housing for special needs populations, including extremely low income households. • Annually contact developers to explore affordable housing opportunities, especially for developers with experience in special needs housing. • As affordable units become available, conduct Affirmative Fair Marketing to agencies and organizations that serve low and moderate income households and special needs populations in the South Bay region. Funding: This program will be financed through the City’s General Fund and grant funds. 5. Facilitate Efficient Use of Sites that Allow High-Density Residential Development Program Description: This program will facilitate affordable housing development on sites that allow high-density residential development including reducing constraints posed by small lot sizes. a. While the City does not rely on small sites to meet its lower income RHNA, the City will continue to facilitate lot consolidation by: • Assisting affordable housing developers in identifying opportunities for lot consolidation using the City’s GIS system and property database; Page 358 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-8 • Continuing to expedite processing for lot consolidations processed concurrently with planning entitlements; • Continuing to provide a graduated density bonus for lower-income housing on small lots consolidated into a single building site according to the following formula (Zoning Ordinance Sec. 17.42.170): Combined Parcel Size Allowable Base Density* Less than 0.50 acre 33 units/acre 0.50 acre to 0.99 acre 34.7 units/acre (5% increase) 1.00 acre or more 36.3 units/acre (10% increase) *Excluding density bonus b. The City will continue to facilitate affordable housing development by: • Facilitating pre-application meetings; • Implementing incentives under the Density Bonus law; • Reducing property development standards (e.g. reduced setbacks, reduced parking standards) for small developments below the threshold of Density Bonus law when affordable units targeted to the elderly or persons with disabilities are provided; • Allowing deferral or waiver of City fees necessary to make the project cost- effective; • Facilitating permit processing so that developers can take advantage of funding opportunities; • Expediting permit processing through concurrent review through the planning and building processes; • Promoting programs on the City’s website and at the Planning Counter and biennially notify affordable housing developers of the City’s housing incentives. Timing: • By the end of 2023, publicize the lot consolidation incentives on the City’s website, at the Planning counter, and by notice to affordable housing providers. • Annually contact developers to communicate the various city incentives available to facilitate affordable housing development. • By the end of 2025, conduct an assessment of the City’s progress in providing affordable housing in the community. If the City is not making meaningful progress in its affordable housing goals, the City will develop additional incentives and strategies to expand affordable housing opportunities by the end of 2026. Additional incentives may include increasing the graduated densities for lot consolidation. Funding: General Fund. Accessory Dwelling Units Page 359 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-9 6. Accessory Dwelling Units Program Description: Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) provide an important source of affordable housing for seniors, young adults, care-givers and other low- and moderate- income segments of the population. In recent years, the State Legislature has adopted extensive changes to ADU law in order to encourage housing production. Among the most significant changes is the requirement for cities to allow one ADU plus one “junior ADU” on single-family residential lots by-right subject to limited development standards. The City further incentivizes ADU development by allowing a second ADU in lieu of the JADU. This flexibility facilitates the development of a range of ADU sizes to accommodate the diverse housing needs in the community. The City will review new legislation each year and update ADU regulations as necessary to ensure conformance with current State law. Timing: • Facilitate the development of 95 ADUs over the eight-year planning period, over the RHNA projection of 64 ADUs. • Monitor legislation and update City ADU regulations as necessary to maintain consistency with State law by the end of 2023. • Provide ADU standards, guidance, and resources on City website by the July 2024. For example, provide links to the California Housing Finance Agency (CalFHA) ADU grant program that provides $40,000 in pre-development funds to qualified homeowners. • By the end of 2025, develop incentives to facilitate the construction of ADUs. Incentives may include pre-approved plans, expedited review, assigned staff or office hours for ADU review and consultation, and/or reduced fees. • By the end of 2025, amend the Zoning Code to allow an additional JADU (beyond current allowance under State and local laws) within the existing square footage of larger homes. A survey of completed homes in the past four years revealed an average primary unit size of 3,500 square feet. The City proposes to allow an additional JADU in primary units over 3,000 square feet on single-family (R-1) lots, only when the additional JADU results in a net additional dwelling unit. The City aims to add 15 additional units using this method between 2026 and 2029. • Monitor the trend of ADU development every other year beginning in 2025. If by 2027, the ADU activities are not trending to meet the Housing Element goal, develop additional incentives (such as pursuing State funds or partnering with nonprofits) by July 2028 to further facilitate ADU development, or to identify replacement sites or rezoning, if necessary, to address any sites capacity shortfalls. • Promote the use of Housing Choice Vouchers for ADUs. Create a Fair Housing Factsheet on landlord responsibility as part of ADU application packet by July 2024. Funding: General Fund and grant funds, if available. Page 360 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-10 7. Land Value Recapture Program Description: When land is rezoned to allow higher-intensity uses, the value of that property typically increases. Land value recapture refers to a policy requiring that a portion of the increased value be dedicated to a public benefit, such as affordable housing. The City adopted the Housing Element on December 21, 2021, including the Land Value Recapture Program as Program 7. This Program was introduced early in the Housing Element discussions and has been a part of the Housing Element update since inception. The Program was carried through to the revised adopted Housing Element on August 8, 2023. The Housing Element indicates that the City will perform a feasibility analysis on the Land Value Recapture Program. The premise of the Land Value Recapture Program is that properties that benefit from zoning actions to allow for residential development increase in value. In the South Bay region where Hermosa Beach is located, there is a decreasing desire to redevelop commercial properties and instead an increased desire to redevelop properties into mixed use or all residential. This desire correlates to property values. The Program levies a fee onto any residential development on properties that benefited from a zoning action that expanded their development ability. However, the property is exempt from the fee if the proposed residential development includes 15% very-low-, 15% low-, or 25% moderate- income units. The City worked with a real estate advisory company to evaluate the economic feasibility of Land Value Recapture. The analysis included sample business proformas indicating that the City’s proposed Land Value Recapture fee did not render development infeasible (i.e., that an acceptable return on investment would be possible), and even further that in some cases, construction affordable units and taking advantage of density bonus provisions amplified the return on investment. Timing: • Conducted feasibility study concurrent with rezoning in 2023 (see Program 9) and begin implementation in 2024. Funding: General Fund and grant funds, if available. 8. Housing Trust Funds Program Description: Housing trust funds are a dedicated source of financial assistance for affordable housing and can be funded through a variety of mechanisms, such as governmental grants, loans, charitable contributions, development fees, and land value recapture requirements (see also Program 7). The City has joined the South Bay Housing Trust Fund managed by the South Bay Council of Governments (SBayCOG). Specifically, the City has contributed SB 2 funds toward the Trust Fund. Timing: Page 361 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-11 • Annually pursue funding to provide for affordable housing, especially funding for special needs populations. As funding permits, continue to participate in the South Bay Housing Trust Fund. Funding: General Fund or grant funds, if available. Issue Area 3 - Provision of Adequate Sites for New Housing 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs Program Description: State law requires cities to ensure that their land use plans and development regulations identify adequate sites with appropriate zoning to accommodate housing needs assigned through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process. The City’s RHNA allocation is described in Section I.H of the Housing Element Technical Report, and an analysis of the City’s potential sites for additional housing is presented in Appendix B of the Technical Report. For the 6th cycle RHNA, the City has been allocated a RHNA of 558 units (232 very low, 127 low, 106 moderate, and 93 above moderate income units). With projected ADUs of 64 units over eight years, the City has a remaining RHNA obligation of 494 units (221 very low, 99 low, 102 moderate, and 72 above moderate income units). These units are being accommodated on sites rezoned or amended to allow mixed use and residential uses. At the State default minimum density of 20 units per acre, up to 24.7 acres of rezoning would be required. However, the City proposes to rezone two one-acre city-owned properties at a minimum density of 34 units per acre, and the majority of identified parcels will be rezoned to a minimum density of 25.1 units per acre. Overall, 23.5 acres of rezoning were identified. The sites analysis concluded that amendments to current land use and zoning designations are necessary in order to fully accommodate the RHNA. Specifically, the City identified a number of sites with potential for redevelopment into residential or mixed use residential development. An estimated 302 units can be accommodated on parcels larger than 0.5 acre (151 very low, 76 low, 44 moderate, and 31 above moderate income units). In addition, Sites 1 and 2 (St. Cross), while comprising of multiple parcels, are under common ownership and function as an integral campus. These two sites can accommodate 33 very low and 13 low income units. These large parcels and St. Cross site can accommodate the majority of the City’s remaining lower income RHNA, with 47 units (less than 15 percent) of the remaining lower income units required to be accommodated on consolidated sites. As discussed before, all small sites used for lower income RHNA are contiguous, under common ownership and with no more than two owners. Moderate and above moderate income housing can be developed on small parcels without consolidation. This program describes the actions the City will take to ensure that adequate sites are designated consistent with Government Code Sec. 65583(c)(1)(A) and 65583.2. • The City will process General Plan and zoning amendments, including the required CEQA analysis, for the selected sites. The rezoned sites shall include the following components pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65583.2(i): Page 362 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-12 o Permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by-right for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households. o Permit the development of at least 16 units per site. o Permit a minimum of 20 dwelling units per acre. o Ensure that either: a) at least 50 percent of the shortfall of low- and very-low- income regional housing need can be accommodated on sites designated for exclusively residential uses; or b) if accommodating more than 50 percent of the low- and very-low-income regional housing need on sites designated for mixed uses, all sites designated for mixed uses must allow 100 percent residential use and require that residential uses occupy at least 50 percent of the floor area in a mixed-use project. • The City will report on the status of this program each year as part of the Annual Progress Report. Timing: • In November 2023, the City completed Zoning map and text amendments to provide adequate sites: o Rezone City-owned properties (Sites 10 and 11) from M-1 and O-S to Public Facilities with an allowable residential density of 34-50 units per acre. o Rezone Sites 1 and 2 (St. Cross Church properties) from R-1/R-2 to R-2A with an allowable residential density of 22-25 units per acre. o Amend Zoning Ordinance to add residential and mixed use development as permitted uses to C-2, C-3, SPA-7, SPA-8, and SPA-11 RHNA sites with an allowable residential density of 25.1-33 units per acre. o Amend Zoning Ordinance to establish a formal procedure to monitor for the No Net Loss of capacity for accommodating the RHNA, pursuant to SB 166. o Amend Zoning Ordinance to establish the replacement housing requirements when redevelopment occurs on RHNA sites where existing units occupied by or deed-restricted for lower income households are demolished. • In November 2023, the City amended the General Plan land use designation for Sites 1 and 2 in the inventory from Low Density to Medium Density Residential. • By the end of July 2024, complete text corrections regarding the rezoning above to ensure compliance with the minimum density of 20 du/ac. • Facilitate affordable housing development on City-owned sites: o Develop and release a Request for Proposal by the end of 2024 to solicit a public/private partnership for affordable housing (including housing for special needs populations). If disposition of site(s) is considered, the City will ensure compliance with the Surplus Land Act. Page 363 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-13 o Complete design work, environmental review and associated approvals by the end of 2025. o Identify affordable housing developer(s) to partner with on affordable housing projects meeting the RHNA allocation of 100 affordable units on the City sites (30 very low, 45 low, and 25 moderate income units) on City-owned sites. o If the City is not successful in pursuing affordable housing on these sites and construction has not started by 2027, the City will pursue alternative actions (such as identifying alternative sites) by the end of 2028. • Beyond the sites required to accommodate the City’s RHNA, the City also embarked on an effort starting in 2022 to introduce residential development along all major commercial corridors. As of November 2023, the City completed the zoning text changes creating mixed use (residential/ commercial) development standards in C-2 and C-3 zones, and allows mixed use/residential only in the newly created the Housing Element Sites Overlay (Sites Inventory sites) with a density range of 25.1 to 33 du/ac. By the end of 2026, the City will create additional mixed use overlays to include other areas in the major commercial corridors, with a minimum density of at least 20 du/ac. The City anticipates this will result in 100 units above the Housing Element Sites Overlay capacity. Funding: General Fund; grant funds. Issue Area 4 - Removal of Governmental Constraints to Housing 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs Program Description: The Zoning Ordinance encourages the provision of housing for persons with special needs, including regulations and procedures related to group homes, emergency shelters, transitional/supportive housing and persons with disabilities. The City is in the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance. Specific changes to address special needs housing include: • Emergency Shelters: Revise parking standard based on staffing level only. Designate R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) as zone for emergency shelters by right without discretionary review. Expand the definition of emergency shelters to include interim housing options pursuant to State law (AB 2339), including bridge housing, navigation centers, and respite and recuperative care. Review and revise or remove the bed limit based on consultation with service providers. • Transitional and Supportive Housing: These uses are currently permitted in all residential zones as similar uses in the same zones. Revise the Zoning Ordinance to similarly permit transitional and supportive housing in all zones that permit residential uses. Page 364 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-14 • Supportive Housing: Recent changes to State law (AB 2162 of 2018) require that supportive housing (up to 50 units) meeting specific requirements be a use by-right in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multi-family uses. Furthermore, if the development is located within half-mile from transit, no minimum parking can be required. • Residential Care Facilities (for seven or more persons): Revise the CUP review process for large care facilities to an Administrative Permit in all residential zones, with a lower fee, and establish findings for approval that are objective and provide certainty in outcomes similar to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. • Low Barrier Navigation Center: In 2019 the State Legislature adopted AB 101 establishing requirements related to local regulation of low barrier navigation centers, which are defined as “Housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.” Revise the Zoning Ordinance to permit low barrier navigation centers meeting specified standards by- right in areas zoned for mixed use and in nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses. • Reasonable Accommodation: In the October 2023 Zoning Ordinance amendment, the City removed the public hearing requirement for reasonable accommodation requests and required finding relating to traffic and parking impacts. However, the finding relating to neighborhood character remained. In November 2023, the City adopted the Housing Element Zoning Text Amendment and removed the finding regarding neighborhood character to ensure objectivity. (This action is completed.) • Live/Work Housing: The City’s Economic Subcommittee studied the increased need for live/work housing. Develop strategies for providing live/work housing and 15- minute neighborhoods. Timing: • Zoning Code amendments by the end of 2024. • Develop strategies for live/work housing by 2025. Funding: General Fund and grants 11. Streamline Housing Permit Processing Program Description: As part of the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update the City will evaluate methods to simplify the housing development review process such as eliminating the conditional use permit requirement for multi-family, condominium and mixed-use developments and reviewing the Precise Development Plan (PDP) process including what is reviewed, typical findings and approval procedures by zone and housing type, and impacts as potential constraints on housing supply and affordability. Consistent with new transparency laws, zoning, development standards and fees are posted on the City website. The Zoning Ordinance update will also include revisions to streamline PDP process Page 365 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-15 and develop objective standards to minimize constraints on housing supply and affordability. In addition, the City will establish procedures to process SB 35 projects. Timing: • Zoning Ordinance update by the end of 2023 to: o Streamline the Precise Development Plan review process as discussed in the Housing Element Technical Report. o Develop object standards for project review. • By the end of 2023, establish SB 35 procedures. • Annually update City website to provide current information on zoning, development standards and fees. • By the end of 2024, update Subdivision Ordinance to address CUP requirement for condominium projects. Funding: General Fund and grants. 12. Remove Governmental Constraints Program Description: As part of this Housing Element update, the City has evaluated the effectiveness of its development standards and procedures in facilitating residential and mixed use developments. Specifically, the City’s parking standards for multi-family housing does not support a variety of unit types and sizes. Subsequent to the adoption of the Housing Element, the City will review any Coastal Land Use Plan policies that must be updated and submit to the California Coastal Commission for certification. The timeline will be more apparent once the amendments have been submitted. Timing: • As part of comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update by the end of 2023, revise parking standards to facilitate a variety of unit sizes and types, such as smaller units, senior units, and mixed use developments, and offer alternative options such as shared parking arrangements for mixed use development. (This task has already been completed as part of the October 2023 Zoning Ordinance update. Parking for small units (zero to one-bedroom) has been reduced from two spaces per unit to 1.5 spaces per unit. Transitional and supportive housing, which is usually smaller in size, the parking requirements mirror that of regular residential uses, except when such housing is located within one-half mile of transit. In that case, no parking is required.) By the end of 2024, the City will revise the parking standards to remove the guest parking requirements. The currently adopted parking standards will remain but will be indicated as inclusive of guest parking. • By 2024, submit updated Coastal Land Use Policies to the CCC for certification. Funding: General Fund and grants. Page 366 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-16 Issue Area 5 - Equal Housing Opportunity 13. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Program Description: As a participating city in the Los Angeles County CDBG program, Hermosa Beach has access to services for fair housing outreach, education, and counseling on housing discrimination complaints. The City will continue to advertise the fair housing program through placement of fair housing service brochures at the public counter, at the Senior Center, through the City's newsletter, and on the City website. Apartment owners and managers are provided with current information about fair housing issues, rights and responsibilities. The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles conducts seminars on State, Federal and local Fair Housing laws and compliance issues. In addition, the City will: • Ensure that all development applications are considered, reviewed, and approved without prejudice to the proposed residents, contingent on the development application’s compliance with all entitlement requirements. • Accommodate persons with disabilities who seek reasonable waiver or modification of land use controls and/or development standards pursuant to procedures and criteria set forth in the applicable development regulations. • Work with the County to implement the regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and HUD Consolidated Plan. • Facilitate public education and outreach by posting informational flyers on fair housing and housing resources at public counters, libraries, and on the City’s website and at Senior Center. Expand the City’s outreach efforts to reach a broader audience by: o Advertising housing-related initiatives and programs in newspapers that have broader circulation beyond city limits (such as the Daily Breeze. o Making hard copies of documents to assist the technology challenged. o Expanding notifications to agencies and organizations that serve residents in the South Bay region. • Conduct at least one public meeting annually to discuss housing-related issues. Conduct public meetings at suitable times, accessible to persons with disabilities, and near public transit. The utilizes multi-media platforms to outreach to lower and moderate income populations and persons with special needs. The City partners with community agencies for outreach at community events on weekends and at public locations. For community workshops and meetings, the City offers to the degree possible hybrid attendance depending on the setting. Usually, this includes a minimum of two (2) methods of attendance consisting of in-person and one other method. Resources will be invested to provide interpretation and translation services when requested at public meetings when feasible. • Encourage community and stakeholder engagement during development decisions. Page 367 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-17 • Collaborate with home share programs and promote programs to residents. Home share programs available to South Bay residents include: o Home Share South Bay, a program offered by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), is a community solution that matches homeowners with renters seeking affordable housing in the South Bay. o Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) offers a home share program. ALA screens, matches, and monitors two people to share a home based on living preferences and compatibility. Arrangements may be rent or a combination of rent and daily living support such as cleaning, cooking, or transportation. Timing: This program is ongoing and will continue through the planning period. Funding: General Fund. 14. Neighborhood Improvement Given the City’s compact size, the City’s strategies for AFFH Placed-Based Strategies for neighborhood improvements are focused on ensuring that every area in the City receives systematic investment while also ensuring that every area in the City is connected to amenities, such as services, businesses, and recreation across the City as well as regionally. Certain programs are available for senior and disabled residents as well. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The City uses CDBG funds to further mobility across all areas of the City by retrofitting existing intersections for disabled-accessible crosswalks and ramps. Safe Routes to School The City, in concert with the Hermosa Beach City School District, has a Safe Routes to School program. The Program includes educational materials, outreach, and a reporting system to ensure that routes to school are safe. https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/city-departments/police/programs-tips/safe-routes-to-school Aging in Place The City of Hermosa Beach offers a tax rebate and certain exemptions (sewer, lighting assessment, utility user tax) for income-qualified elderly or disabled residents. https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/finance-department/finance- administration/rebates The City offers a House Check program for senior citizens, including those with Alzheimer’s to ensure that these residents are safe. https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/police-department/not-alone-program-alzheimer-checklist-vacation-house- checks Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has a Care Management Program to ensure senior receive services they need to continue living in their home. BCHD also pairs volunteers up with senior to assist them on errands so they can continue to live in their homes. Page 368 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-18 Maintenance of Property Senior Grant Program – Los Angeles County Development Authority – senior homeowners for $15,000. Examples are livability and age in place, including deferred maintenance repairs. BCHD’s Senior Resources includes assisting seniors with mental health issues that may affect an individual’s ability to maintain and upkeep their home. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) The City’s CIP projects which are under currently construction are focused on public amenities that are used by all residents, including repair of the Municipal Pier, accessible beach routes, sidewalk and accessible curb ramps, and repair of City park restrooms. https://hermosabeach.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=d4 f16ff6c37544a0b8bd0dc0a725452f The City’s 5-year CIP includes repair of a wide variety of public amenities. https://hermosabeach.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=d4f16ff6c3754 4a0b8bd0dc0a725452f Clean-up Events The City benefits from clean-up events through sponsoring and also in partnership with many organizations. The City of Hermosa Beach, Friends of the Parks-Hermosa Beach, the Surfrider Foundation, are some examples. These clean-up events restore public amenities for residents. Recent events headed by the Mayor of Hermosa Beach included a painting of classrooms in a park facility, new landscaping at park facilities, and beach clean-ups. Timing: • Annually during budgeting process, prioritize improvements and services that have the most urgent need. Funding: General Fund and grant funds. Issue Area 6 – Sustainable Housing Development 15. Sustainable Housing Development Program Description: In 2017 the City adopted a comprehensive update to the General Plan (PLAN Hermosa). One of the primary themes of the new General Plan is community sustainability. Chapter 4: Sustainability + Conservation establishes state-of-the-art policies to improve sustainability and energy conservation in residential development. Those policies will continue to guide City decision-making in land use decisions and the development review process. Funding: General Fund. Timing: Throughout the planning period. Page 369 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-19 C. Quantified Objectives Table II-1 describes the City’s quantified objectives for new construction, rehabilitation and conservation during the planning period. Table II-1 Quantified Objectives 2021-2029 Income Category Totals Extremely Low Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate New construction 116 116 127 106 93 558 Rehabilitation 10 10 Conservation (1) 60 60 1. Mobile homes D. Summary of AFFH Actions The table below summarizes the City’s actions to affirmatively further fair housing. This table supplements the descriptions, actions, and timing for citywide programs with targeted actions for AFFH. Implementation of the housing programs and detailed shown in the table below are both considered commitments of the City of Hermosa Beach. Table II-2 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Summary Actions Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach – High Priority Contributing Factors: Lack of fair housing service records Lack of fair housing testing Lack of monitoring Lack of targeted outreach Program 4: Affordable Housing Development and Outreach Make information available to affordable housing organizations regarding residential development opportunities. Annually Agencies and organizations serving low and moderate income and special needs households in the South Bay region Facilitate the development of 359 lower income units Pursue funding available for affordable housing development. Annually Conduct Affirmative Fair Marketing as affordable housing units become available. As units become available Page 370 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-20 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Program 13: AFFH Facilitate public education and outreach by posting informational flyers on fair housing and housing resources at public counters, libraries, on the City’s website, and social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram, Next Door, and Tik Tok), and paid advertising such as Daily Breeze – engage a more diverse population, especially relying on social media platforms that have a younger audience. Annually Citywide (all highest resource areas) Facilitate the development of 558 units, including 359 lower income units City newsletter (about 8,000 subscribers) Bi-weekly Conduct public meetings to discuss housing-related issues. Conduct meetings at suitable times, accessible to persons with disabilities, and near public transit. Resources will be invested to provide interpretation and translation services when requested at public meetings when feasible. At least once a year Encourage community and stakeholder engagement during development decisions. At least once during development review process Conduct Affirmative Fair Marketing as affordable housing units become available. As units become available Agencies and organizations serving low and moderate income and special needs households in the South Bay region New Opportunities in High Resource Areas – High Priority Contributing Factors: High land, rental, and ownership housing costs Availability of affordable housing Program 3: Density Bonus and Other Incentives Revise Density Bonus provisions and make information available on the density bonus program through brochures and the City website. By the end of 2023 Citywide (all highest resource areas) Facilitate construction of 359 lower income units Program 5: Facilitate Efficient Use of Sites that Allow High-Density Residential Development Facilitate lot consolidation and affordable housing development through implementation of strategies outlined in Program 5. 2021-2029 Multi-family and mixed use zones Promote lot consolidation to facilitate development of 100 multi- family units Page 371 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-21 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Program 6: ADUs Monitor legislation and update City ADU regulations as necessary to maintain consistency with State law. By the end of 2023 Single-family neighborhoods Facilitate construction of 95 ADUs, including 15 additional JADUs Promote the use of Housing Choice Vouchers for AUDs. Create a fair housing factsheet to be included in ADU application. Amend Zoning Code to allow one additional JADU on R-1 lots if the primary unit is at least 3,000 square feet and the additional JADU will result in a net increase in units. By the end of 2025 Program 9: Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs Complete Zoning map and text amendments to provide adequate sites for RHNA. By the end of 2023 Along commercial corridors Accommodate 100% of the shortfall of sites to accommodate the city’s remaining housing need of 359 units for very low and low income households. Housing Mobility– High Priority Contributing Factors: High land, rental, and ownership housing costs Availability of affordable housing Program 6: ADUs Promote the use of Housing Choice Vouchers for AUDs. Create a fair housing factsheet to be included in ADU application. By the end of 2023 Single-family neighborhoods Facilitate construction of 95 ADUs Amend Zoning Code to allow one additional JADU on R-1 lots if the primary unit is at least 3,000 square feet and the additional JADU will result in a net increase in units. By the end of 2025 Program 9: Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs By the end of 2026, the City will broaden the overlay to include the remaining sites in the major commercial corridors. The City anticipates this will result in 100 units above the Housing Element Sites Overlay capacity. By the end of 2026 Commercial corridors Facilitate development of 100 units along commercial corridors Page 372 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-22 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Program 10: Housing for Persons with Special Needs Complete zoning code amendments outlined in Program 10 to promote housing for special needs groups. By the end of 2023 City-owned property and along commercial corridors Assist with the construction of 100 units for special needs populations, including 50 units of senior housing on City-owned property Economic Subcommittee studied increased need for live/work – develop strategies for live/work housing, co-working space, and 15-minute neighborhood, etc. By 2025 Along commercial corridors and in light manufacturing areas Facilitate the development of 50 live/work units Program 13: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Facilitate public education and outreach by posting informational flyers on fair housing and housing resources at public counters, libraries, and on the City’s website and at Senior Center. Expand the City’s outreach efforts to reach a broader audience by: o Advertising housing-related initiatives and programs in newspapers that have broader circulation beyond city limits (such as the Daily Breeze. o Making hard copies of documents to assist the technology challenged. o Expanding notifications to agencies and organizations that serve residents in the South Bay region. By the end of 2024 Single-family neighborhoods Provide referrals to services to 20 households, with the goal of reaching a broader population via other media platforms. Page 373 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-23 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Collaborate with home share programs and promote programs to residents. Home share programs available to South Bay residents include: o Home Share South Bay, a program offered by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), is a community solution that matches homeowners with renters seeking affordable housing in the South Bay. o Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) offers a home share program. ALA screens, matches, and monitors two people to share a home based on living preferences and compatibility. Arrangements may be rent or a combination of rent and daily living support such as cleaning, cooking, or transportation. Program 14: Neighborhood Improvements Pursue community development activities and neighborhood improvements: • CDBG mobility access improvements at crosswalks and ramps • Safe routes to school Annually during budgeting process Area with lower median household income and along commercial corridors and manufacturing areas where future housing is expected Pursue 16 improvement projects AFFH: Affirmative Marketing Require the project develops of affordable housing projects or projects with affordable units to implement an Affirmative Fair Marketing Plan to outreach to a diverse population, extending outreach to nearby communities in the South Bay, especially to workers in the City who do not live in the City. These affirmative marketing materials will include contact information for housing service providers (such as the home share programs) and non- profit housing organizations that serve lower income tenants in the surrounding region. As affordable units are developed South Bay Achieve 30% of future occupants of affordable units from outside Hermosa Beach, including those who work but do not live in the City Page 374 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-24 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Develop materials for Hermosa Beach residents who may be seeking tenants for their ADUs, which will be provided to ADU applicants at the time they apply for a building permit or ADU permit. These affirmative marketing materials will include contact information for housing service providers (such as the home share programs) and non- profit housing organizations that serve lower-income tenants in the surrounding region. Interested residents can use these materials to find prospective tenants in a larger market area beyond city limits, including residents of all races, ethnicities, ages, and abilities By December 2025 Single-family neighborhoods and high resource areas (citywide) Achieve 30% of future ADU occupants from outside Hermosa Beach, including those who work but do not live in the City Housing Mobility Monitoring Annually review overall progress and effectiveness in April and include information in annual report to HCD. If the City is not on track to meet its housing mobility goals by 2027, the City will consider alternative land use strategies and make necessary amendments to zoning or other land use documents to facilitate a variety of housing choices, including but not limited to, strategies that encourage missing middle zoning (small-scale multi- unit projects up to four-plexes), adaptive reuse, within six months, if sufficient progress toward this quantified objective is not being met. Annually in April Citywide 95 ADUs/JADUs (including 15 additional JADUs) Home match for 20 households Page 375 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-25 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric Place-Based Strategies for Neighborhood Improvement – Medium Priority Contributing Factors: Unaffordable rental prices Availability of affordable housing Private discrimination Program 14: Neighborhood Improvements Pursue community development activities and neighborhood improvements: • Aging in place services, including tax rebates and exemptions for assessments • Promote property maintenance assistance, such as LACDA senior repair grants • Capital improvements for neighborhood amenities Annually during budgeting process Area with lower median household income and along commercial corridors and manufacturing areas where future housing is expected Provide 20 tax exemptions for seniors and disabled households Conduct 8 neighborhood cleanup events Tenant Protection and Anti-Displacement– High Priority Contributing Factors: Lack of fair housing service records Lack of fair housing testing Lack of monitoring Lack of targeted outreach Program 2: Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing Review and update relocation reimbursement requirements for relocation assistance. Annually Citywide 100% of displaced households compensated. Program 8: Housing Trust Funds Annually pursue funding to provide for affordable housing and as funding permits, continue participation in the South Bay Housing Trust Fund Annually South Bay Region Contribute to the development of 5 affordable housing units in the region. Page 376 of 862 Housing Policy Plan – CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Adopted December 21, 2021/ August 8, 2023 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-26 Program Specific Commitment Timeline Geographic Targeting Eight-Year Metric AFFH: Homelessness Plan Continue to implement the City’s Homelessness Plan, including outreach for persons experiencing homelessness: • PATH provides dedicated outreach teams for homeless assistance, and also connects individuals with medical and mental healthcare, interim housing, veteran services, employment services and providing benefits enrollment and advocacy. • Through PATH, the City has an Outreach Hotline. • The LA County MET performs outreach and assessments on individuals with mental health needs, and provides linkages to services. • City staff meets quarterly with regional outreach representatives from PATH and Harbor Interfaith Services to share relevant information, assess service connections made, and identify community “hot spots” where additional attention is needed. • In partnership with SBCCOG, facilitate landlord outreach/education regarding opportunities for housing individuals at- risk of homelessness Ongoing Citywide with emphasis on southwest section of the City Assist 10 persons experiencing homelessness through outreach efforts annually. Utilize local funds outlined in the Homelessness Plan to support response efforts and special circumstances. This fund can cover items such as miscellaneous services and materials, motel vouchers, transit vouchers, laundry services, hygiene products, etc. Ongoing Citywide with emphasis on southwest section of the City Assist five persons experiencing homelessness annually. Page 377 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT TECHNICAL REPORT 2021-2029 Adopted December 21, 2021 Re-adopted (with revisions) August 8, 2023 Revisions (January, May, and June 2024) Page 378 of 862 This page intentionally left blank Page 379 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 i Contents I. Housing Needs Assessment ............................................................................................. I-1 A. Population Characteristics................................................................................... I-1 1. Population Growth Trends ........................................................................... I-1 2. Age Characteristics ..................................................................................... I-1 B. Household Characteristics ................................................................................... I-2 1. Household Tenure and Size ......................................................................... I-2 2. Overcrowding .............................................................................................. I-4 3. Income and Overpayment ........................................................................ I-5 C. Employment .......................................................................................................... I-8 D. Housing Stock Characteristics ............................................................................. I-9 1. Housing Type and Growth Trends ............................................................... I-9 2. Housing Age and Conditions .................................................................... I-10 3. Vacancy ..................................................................................................... I-12 4. Housing Cost .............................................................................................. I-13 E. Special Needs ..................................................................................................... I-14 1. Persons with Disabilities .............................................................................. I-15 2. Elderly .......................................................................................................... I-19 3. Large Households ...................................................................................... I-20 4. Female-Headed Households .................................................................... I-21 5. Farm Workers .............................................................................................. I-23 6. Homeless Persons ....................................................................................... I-23 F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion ............................................................. I-27 G. Low- and Moderate-Income Housing in the Coastal Zone ............................ I-27 H. Future Housing Needs ........................................................................................ I-27 1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment ........................... I-27 2. Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Needs ............................................. I-28 II. Resources and Opportunities ......................................................................................... II-1 A. Land Resources ................................................................................................... II-1 B. Financial and Administrative Resources ............................................................ II-1 1. State and Federal Resources ..................................................................... II-1 2. Local Resources .......................................................................................... II-2 C. Sustainable Housing Development .................................................................... II-2 Page 380 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 ii 1. AB 32 and SB 375 ......................................................................................... II-2 2. Energy Conservation Opportunities........................................................... II-3 III. Constraints ...................................................................................................................... III-1 A. Governmental Constraints ................................................................................. III-1 1. Transparency with Development Regulations ......................................... III-1 2. Land Use Plans and Regulations ............................................................... III-1 3. Development Processing Procedures .................................................... III-15 4. Development Fees and Improvement Requirements .......................... III-17 B. Non-Governmental Constraints ....................................................................... III-19 1. Environmental Constraints ....................................................................... III-19 2. Infrastructure Constraints ......................................................................... III-19 3. Land Costs ................................................................................................ III-20 4. Construction Costs ................................................................................... III-20 5. Cost and Availability of Financing .......................................................... III-21 6. Timing and Density ................................................................................... III-21 Appendix A – Evaluation of the 2014-2021 Housing Element Appendix B – Residential Land Inventory Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Appendix D -- Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Page 381 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 iii List of Tables Table I-1 Extremely-Low-Income Households by Race and Tenure Hermosa Beach .................. I-5 Table I-2 Cost Burden by Income Category and Tenure Hermosa Beach ................................... I-6 Table I-3 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs – Los Angeles County ................. I-13 Table I-4 Disability by Employment Status – Hermosa Beach ........................................................ I-17 Table I-5 Developmental Disabilities – Hermosa Beach ................................................................. I-18 Table I-6 Agricultural Employment – Hermosa Beach .................................................................... I-23 Table I-7 Regional Housing Needs 2021-2029 – Hermosa Beach .................................................. I-28 Table II-1 Land Inventory Summary ....................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Table III-1 Residential Land Use Categories – Hermosa Beach General Plan ............................... III-2 Table III-2 Residential Development Standards by Zone ................................................................. III-2 Table III-3 Permitted Residential Development by Zone ................................................................. III-4 Table III-4 Residential Parking Requirements ................................................................................... III-10 Table III-5 City of Hermosa Beach Planning & Building Fees ......................................................... III-18 List of Figures Figure I-1 Population Growth 2000-2020 – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region ............................... I-1 Figure I-2 Population by Age and Gender – Hermosa Beach ......................................................... I-2 Figure I-3 Housing Tenure – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region ........................................................ I-3 Figure I-4 Housing Tenure by Age – Hermosa Beach ........................................................................ I-3 Figure I-5 Household Size by Tenure – Hermosa Beach..................................................................... I-4 Figure I-6 Overcrowding by Tenure – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region ....................................... I-4 Figure I-7 Rent as Percentage of Income – Hermosa Beach ........................................................... I-6 Figure I-8 Rent as Percentage of Income by Income Category – Hermosa Beach ..................... I-7 Figure I-9 Mortgage Cost as Percentage of Income by Income Category – Hermosa Beach ..................................................................................................................................... I-7 Figure I-10 Employment by Industry – Hermosa Beach ....................................................................... I-8 Figure I-11 Employment by Occupation – Hermosa Beach ............................................................... I-9 Figure I-12 Housing by Type – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region .................................................... I-10 Figure I-13 Housing Growth Trends by Type – Hermosa Beach ........................................................ I-10 Figure I-14 Housing Units by Year Built – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region ................................... I-11 Figure I-15 Substandard Housing Units – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region .................................. I-12 Figure I-16 Vacant Units by Type – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region ........................................... I-12 Figure I-17 Median Existing Home Prices – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region .............................. I-14 Figure I-18 Disabilities by Type – Hermosa Beach .............................................................................. I-16 Figure I-19 Disabilities by Type for Seniors (65+) – Hermosa Beach .................................................. I-16 Figure I-20 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure – Hermosa Beach ...................................... I-20 Figure I-21 Household Size by Tenure – Hermosa Beach................................................................... I-21 Figure I-22 Female Headed Households – Hermosa Beach ............................................................. I-22 Figure I-23 Female Headed Households by Poverty Status – Hermosa Beach .............................. I-22 Figure I-24 Los Angeles County Homeless Service Planning Areas .................................................. I-26 Figure III-1 Racial Characteristics – Hermosa Beach ............................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure III-2 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty – Hermosa Beach . Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure III-3 Poverty Status – Hermosa Beach .......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure III-4 Population with a Disability – Hermosa Beach .................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Figure III-5 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Page 382 of 862 Page 383 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-1 I. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT This chapter examines general population and household characteristics and trends, such as age, race and ethnicity, employment, household composition and size, household income, and special needs. Characteristics of the existing housing stock (e.g., number of units and type, tenure, age and condition, costs) are also addressed. Finally, the City’s projected housing growth needs based on the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) are examined. The Housing Needs Assessment utilizes the most recent available data from the U.S. Census, the California Department of Finance (DOF), the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and other relevant sources. Supplemental data were obtained through field surveys and from the California Department of Finance. A. Population Characteristics 1. Population Growth Trends Located 17 miles southwest of Los Angeles at the southern end of Santa Monica Bay, the 1.3-square-mile City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated in 1907. The city grew very slowly during the 1990s, having grown less than 2% from 1990 to 2000. Most of the growth that has recently occurred has consisted of density increases on existing parcels, through demolition and replacement of existing homes. Hermosa Beach had a 2020 population of 19,614 according to the California Department of Finance. From 2000 to 2020 Hermosa Beach had an annual growth rate of 0.3% compared to 0.7% for the SCAG region.(see Figure I-1). As an essentially built-out city, there continue to be few opportunities for growth, except through redevelopment/infill on existing parcels. Figure I-1 Population Growth 2000-2020 – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region 2. Age Characteristics Housing needs are influenced by the age characteristics of the population. Different age groups have different housing needs based on lifestyles, family types, income levels, and Page 384 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-2 housing preference. Figure I-2 shows the age distribution of Hermosa Beach residents by gender. The population of Hermosa Beach is 53.7% male and 46.3% female. The share of the population of Hermosa Beach which is under 18 years of age is 17.2%, which is lower than the regional share of 23.4%. Hermosa Beach's seniors (65 and above) make up 11.7% of the population, which is lower than the regional share of 13%. Figure I-2 Population by Age and Gender – Hermosa Beach B. Household Characteristics 1. Household Tenure and Size Household characteristics are important indicators of the type and size of housing needed in a city. The Census defines a “household” as all persons occupying a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated persons sharing a single unit. Persons in group quarters such as dormitories, retirement or convalescent homes, or other group living situations are included in population totals, but are not considered households. Housing tenure (owner vs. renter) is an important indicator of the housing market. An adequate supply of housing units available both for rent and for sale is desirable in order to accommodate a range of households with varying incomes, family sizes and composition, and lifestyles. Figure I-3 provides recent Census estimates of the number of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units in the city as compared to the SCAG region as a whole. This table reveals a higher proportion of renters in the city, which is not unusual for beach communities. Page 385 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-3 Figure I-3 Housing Tenure – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region Figure I-4 shows that tenure varies by age group, with younger residents more likely to rent as compared to those in the 45+ age groups who are more often homeowners. Figure I-4 Housing Tenure by Age – Hermosa Beach Figure I-5 illustrates the range of household sizes in Hermosa Beach for owners, renters, and overall. The most commonly occurring household size is of two people (37.1%) and the second-most commonly occurring household is of one person (36.7%). Hermosa Beach has a higher share of single-person households than the SCAG region overall (36.7% vs. 23.4%) and very few large households with more than 5 persons. Page 386 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-4 Figure I-5 Household Size by Tenure – Hermosa Beach 2. Overcrowding Overcrowding is often closely related to household income and the cost of housing. The U.S. Census Bureau considers a household to be overcrowded when there is more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms and kitchens, with severe overcrowding when there are more than 1.5 residents per room. Overcrowded households are usually a reflection of the lack of affordable housing (see Section D.4 starting on page I-13 below for a detailed definition of “affordable” housing). Figure I-6 summarizes recent overcrowding data for Hermosa Beach and the SCAG region as a whole. Figure I-6 Overcrowding by Tenure – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region Page 387 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-5 Based on U.S. Census standards, Hermosa Beach residents live in less crowded housing conditions than the region as a whole. In Hermosa Beach, 20 owner-occupied and 109 renter-occupied households had more than 1.0 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for overcrowding. No owner-occupied households and 88 renter-occupied households had more than 1.5 occupants per room, which meets the ACS definition for severe overcrowding. 3. Income and Overpayment Extremely-low-income households are defined as those with incomes of 30% or less of areawide median income (AMI). Table I-1 shows the number of extremely-low-income households in Hermosa Beach by race and tenure. Table I-1 Extremely-Low-Income Households by Race and Tenure Hermosa Beach According to State housing policy, overpaying (or “cost burden”) occurs when housing costs exceed 30% of gross household income. Table I-2 displays recent HUD estimates for overpayment by income category and tenure for Hermosa Beach residents. As shown in this table, extremely-low-income and very-low-income households experienced the highest rates of overpayment. Page 388 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-6 Table I-2 Cost Burden by Income Category and Tenure Hermosa Beach Across Hermosa Beach's 4,608 renter households, 1,306 (28.3%) spend 30% or more of gross income on housing compared to 55.3% in the SCAG region. Additionally, 704 renter households in Hermosa Beach (15.3%) spend 50% or more of gross income on housing cost, compared to 28.9% in the SCAG region (Figure I-7). Figure I-7 Rent as Percentage of Income – Hermosa Beach While the previous table breaks down cost burden by area-relative income, Figure I-8 shows percentage of income spent on rent by income category. As one might expect, the general trend is that lower-income households spend a higher share of income on Page 389 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-7 housing (often more than 50%) while high-income households are more likely to spend under 20% of income on housing. Figure I-8 Rent as Percentage of Income by Income Category – Hermosa Beach Figure I-9 shows the percentage of income spent on mortgage costs for Hermosa Beach homeowners by income category. As one might expect, the general trend is that lower- income households spend a higher share of income on housing costs, while high-income households may spend a lower share of income on housing. Figure I-9 Mortgage Cost as Percentage of Income by Income Category – Hermosa Beach Page 390 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-8 C. Employment Employment is an important factor affecting housing needs within a community. The jobs available in each employment sector and the wages for these jobs affect the type and size of housing residents can afford. Hermosa Beach has 12,290 workers living within its borders who work across 13 major industrial sectors. Figure I-10 shows that the most prevalent industry is Professional Services with 2,327 employees (18.9% of total) and the second most prevalent industry is Education & Social Services with 1,968 employees (16% of total). Figure I-10 Employment by Industry – Hermosa Beach In addition to understanding the industries in which the residents of Hermosa Beach work, Figure I-11 shows the types of jobs they hold. The most prevalent occupational category in Hermosa Beach is Management, in which 7,580 (61.7% of total) employees work. The second-most prevalent type of work is in Sales, which employs 2,966 (24.1% of total) in Hermosa Beach. Page 391 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-9 Figure I-11 Employment by Occupation – Hermosa Beach D. Housing Stock Characteristics This section presents an evaluation of the characteristics of the community’s housing stock and helps in identifying and prioritizing needs. A housing unit is defined by the Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, or group of rooms, occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. 1. Housing Type and Growth Trends Figure I-12 shows detailed information on the housing stock in Hermosa Beach. The most prevalent housing type in Hermosa Beach is single-family detached with 43.8% of all units in the city. The share of all single-family units in Hermosa Beach is 52%, which is lower than the 61.7% share in the SCAG region. Out of the total housing units in Hermosa Beach, there are 9,565 occupied-units, which equates to a 5.2% total vacancy rate. The average household size (as expressed by the population to housing unit ratio) is 2.049. Page 392 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-10 Figure I-12 Housing by Type – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region Over the past two decades there has been more construction of single-family residential units than multi-family residential units in Hermosa Beach. During the period 2000 to 2020, single-family units increased by 231 while the number of multi-family units decreased by 114. Mobile and manufactured homes increased by 135 during this period. Figure I-13 Housing Growth Trends by Type – Hermosa Beach 2. Housing Age and Conditions Housing age is often an important indicator of housing condition. Housing units built prior to 1978 before stringent limits on the amount of lead in paint were imposed may have interior or exterior building components coated with lead-based paint. Housing units built before 1970 are the most likely to need rehabilitation and to have lead-based paint in deteriorated condition. Lead-based paint becomes hazardous to children under age six and to pregnant women when it peels off walls or is pulverized by windows and doors opening and closing. Page 393 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-11 Figure I-14 shows the age distribution of the housing stock in Hermosa Beach compared to the SCAG region as a whole as reported in recent Census data. Figure I-14 Housing Units by Year Built – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region This chart shows that more than half of the housing units in Hermosa Beach were constructed prior to 1970. These findings suggest that there may be a need for maintenance and rehabilitation, including remediation of lead-based paint, for a large percentage of the city’s housing stock. However, due to the city’s relatively high household incomes, market forces would be expected to encourage more private maintenance, rehabilitation, and lead paint remediation, as compared to lower-income communities. Figure I-15 shows recent Census data regarding conditions that may indicate substandard housing conditions. In Hermosa Beach and the region as a whole, the lack of telephone service, plumbing facilities and complete kitchen facilities are rare, and could be indicative of surveys being conducted while remodeling is being done rather than permanent conditions. With regard to telephone service, the availability of cell phones has made landline telephones unnecessary; therefore, this may not be a reliable indicator of substandard housing conditions. Based upon a windshield survey by Building Inspectors and Code Enforcement Officers, it is estimated that approximately 10 properties in the city are in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Page 394 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-12 Figure I-15 Substandard Housing Units – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region 3. Vacancy Housing vacancy characteristics for Hermosa Beach and the SCAG region as reported by recent Census data are shown in Figure I-16. The largest category of vacant units in both the city and the region as a whole was those held for seasonal use. Figure I-16 Vacant Units by Type – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region Page 395 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-13 4. Housing Cost a. Housing Affordability Criteria State law establishes five income categories for purposes of housing programs based on the area (i.e., county) median income (“AMI”): • Extremely-Low (30% or less of AMI), • Very-Low (31-50% of AMI), • Low (51-80% of AMI), • Moderate (81-120% of AMI), and • Above Moderate (over 120% of AMI). Housing affordability is based on the relationship between household income and housing expenses. According to HUD and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, housing is considered “affordable” if the monthly payment is no more than 30% of a household’s gross income. In some areas, these income limits may be increased to adjust for high housing costs. Table I-3 shows 2020 affordable rent levels and estimated affordable purchase prices for housing in Los Angeles County by income category. Based on State-adopted standards for 4-person households, the maximum affordable monthly rent for extremely-low-income households is $845, while the maximum affordable rent for very-low-income households is $1,407. The maximum affordable rent for low-income households is $2,252, while the maximum for moderate-income households is $2,319. Maximum purchase prices are more difficult to determine due to variations in mortgage interest rates and qualifying procedures, down payments, special tax assessments, homeowner association fees, property insurance rates, etc. With this caveat, the maximum home purchase prices by income category shown in Table I-3 have been estimated based on typical conditions. Table I-3 Income Categories and Affordable Housing Costs – Los Angeles County Income Limits Affordable Rent Affordable Price (est.) Extremely Low (<30%) $33,800 $845 * Very Low (31-50%) $56,300 $1,407 * Low (51-80%) $90,100 $2,252 * Moderate (81-120%) $92,750 $2,319 $375,000 Above moderate (120%+) Over $92,750 Over $2,319 Over $375,000 Assumptions: -Based on a family of 4 and 2020 income limits -30% of gross income for rent or principal, interest, taxes and insurance plus utility allowance -10% down payment, 3.75% interest, 1.25% taxes & insurance, $300 HOA dues Source: Cal. HCD; JHD Planning LLC Page 396 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-14 b. For-Sale Housing Housing sales price statistics reported by Core Logic/DataQuick (Figure I-17) show that between 2000 and 2018, median home sales prices in Hermosa Beach increased 219% while prices in the SCAG region increased 151%. As of 2018, the median home sales price in Hermosa Beach was $1,617,500 compared to about $600,000 for the SCAG region as a whole. Based on the estimated affordable purchase prices shown in Table I-3, it is unlikely that any market rate homes would be affordable to lower- or moderate-income residents. These data illustrate the fact that in beach communities, very large public subsidies are generally required to reduce sales prices to a level that is affordable to low- and moderate-income buyers. Figure I-17 Median Existing Home Prices – Hermosa Beach vs. SCAG Region c. Rental Housing Based on a recent rental survey, typical rents for 2-bedroom units are more than $2,300 per month. As would be expected in a desirable beach community in Southern California, when market rents are compared to the amounts households can afford to pay (Table I- 3, page I-13), it is clear that very-low- and extremely-low-income households have a very difficult time finding housing without overpaying. At a rent of $2,300 per month, the gap between market rent and affordable rent at the very-low-income level is at least $900 per month, while the gap at the extremely-low-income level is approximately $1,500 per month. E. Special Needs Certain groups have greater difficulty in finding decent, affordable housing due to special circumstances that may be related to one’s employment and income, family characteristics, disability, or other conditions. As a result, some Hermosa Beach residents may experience a higher prevalence of overpayment, overcrowding, or other housing problems. Page 397 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-15 State Housing Element law defines “special needs” groups to include persons with disabilities, the elderly, large households, female-headed households with children, homeless people, and farm workers. This section contains a discussion of the characteristics and housing needs facing each of these groups. 1. Persons with Disabilities Federal laws define a person with a disability as “any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment.” In general, a physical or mental impairment includes hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, and intellectual disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include walking, talking, hearing, seeing, breathing, learning, performing manual tasks, and caring for oneself. The U.S. Census Bureau classifies disabilities into the following categories: • Hearing difficulty: Deaf or having serious difficulty hearing • Vision difficulty: Blind or having serious difficulty seeing, even when wearing glasses • Cognitive difficulty: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions • Ambulatory difficulty: Having serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs • Self-care difficulty: Having difficulty bathing or dressing • Independent living difficulty: Because of a physical, mental, or emotional problem, having difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor’s office or shopping The Housing Element must analyze potential and actual constraints upon the development, maintenance, and improvement of housing for persons of disabilities and include programs for the removal of such constraints or provide reasonable accommodation for housing designed for persons with disabilities. Disability status does not necessarily indicate a need for special need/supportive housing, and data on the total number of disabled persons needing supportive housing in the City is not available. Using the national standard of one to three percent of the disabled population needing supportive housing, it can be estimated that the City has approximately 196 to 588 disabled individuals in need of supportive housing. Individuals with disabilities can often have difficulties participating in the labor force or finding employment, whether because of an inability to leave one’s home, an inability to meet the physical requirements of the job, discrimination on the part of prospective employers, or other factors. Figure I-18 shows recent Census data regarding the types of disabilities experienced by Hermosa Beach residents while disability data for seniors in Hermosa Beach compared to the SCAG region are shown in Figure I-19. The most common types of disabilities for those in Hermosa Beach were cognitive and ambulatory. Compared to the entire SCAG region, Hermosa Beach seniors were less likely to have a disability in all categories except for Page 398 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-16 hearing impairment. Housing opportunities for those with disabilities can be maximized through housing assistance programs and providing universal design features such as widened doorways, ramps, lowered countertops, single-level units and ground floor units. The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of persons with disabilities including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives, 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 6. Accessory Dwelling Units, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Figure I-18 Disabilities by Type – Hermosa Beach Figure I-19 Disabilities by Type for Seniors (65+) – Hermosa Beach Page 399 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-17 Understanding the employment status of people with disabilities may also be an important component in evaluating specialized housing needs. In Hermosa Beach, 68.2% of the population with a disability is employed, compared to 84.9% of the non-disabled population (Table I-4). Table I-4 Disability by Employment Status – Hermosa Beach Developmental Disabilities As defined by federal law, “developmental disability” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that: • Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; • Is manifested before the individual attains age 22; • Is likely to continue indefinitely; • Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: a) self-care; b) receptive and expressive language; c) learning; d) mobility; e) self-direction; f) capacity for independent living; or g) economic self- sufficiency; and • Reflects the individual’s need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated. The Census does not record developmental disabilities as a separate category of disability. According to the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities, an accepted estimate of the percentage of the population that can be defined as developmentally disabled is 1.5 percent. Many developmentally disabled persons can live and work independently Page 400 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-18 within a conventional housing environment. More severely disabled individuals require a group living environment where supervision is provided. The most severely affected individuals may require an institutional environment where medical attention and physical therapy are provided. Because developmental disabilities exist before adulthood, the first issue in supportive housing for the developmentally disabled is the transition from the person’s living situation as a child to an appropriate level of independence as an adult. The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) currently provides community-based services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families through a statewide system of 21 regional centers, four developmental centers, and two community-based facilities. The Westside Regional Center (WRC) located in Culver City (http://www.westsiderc.org/) provides services for people with developmental disabilities in Hermosa Beach. The WRC is a private, non-profit community agency that contracts with local businesses to offer a wide range of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Recent DDS data (Table I-5) reported 206 persons in Hermosa Beach with developmental disabilities. Table I-5 Developmental Disabilities – Hermosa Beach There is no charge for diagnosis and assessment for eligibility. Once eligibility is determined, most services are free regardless of age or income. There is a requirement for parents to share the cost of 24-hour out-of-home placements for children under age 18. This share depends on the parents' ability to pay. There may also be a co-payment requirement for other selected services. Regional centers are required by law to provide services in the most cost-effective way possible. They must use all other resources, including generic resources, before using any regional center funds. A generic resource is a service provided by an agency that has a legal responsibility to provide services to the general public and receives public funds for providing those services. Some generic agencies may include the local school district, Page 401 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-19 county social services department, Medi-Cal, Social Security Administration, Department of Rehabilitation and others. Other resources may include natural supports. This is help that disabled persons may get from family, friends or others at little or no cost. Special housing needs for persons with disabilities fall into two general categories: physical design to address mobility impairments and in-home social, educational, and medical support to address developmental and mental impairments. According to California Department of Social Services records, 2 State-licensed community care facilities operate in Hermosa Beach. These facilities have a total capacity of 194 persons. There are four types of facilities within Hermosa Beach: • Adult Day Care: Serves seniors and developmentally disabled adults who are able to live at home but require a certain level of care during the day. Some adult day care facilities provide health care services, while others provide non-medical care in the form of personal hygiene and meals (one in Hermosa Beach with capacity to serve 52 persons). Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly: Provide care and supervision for persons aged 60 and above and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming. They may also provide incidental medical services under special care plans (one in Hermosa Beach with capacity to serve (142 persons).The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities, including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives, 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 6. Accessory Dwelling Units, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. 2. Elderly Seniors or the elderly (persons aged 65 and older) are persons with special needs. Special needs for the elderly stem from three different sources: (1) relatively low fixed incomes; (2) high health care costs; and (3) physical disabilities. A low fixed income makes it difficult for many of the elderly to obtain adequate housing. This is further compounded by rising health care costs, which are a product of health problems associated with aging. If an elderly person is disabled, health care costs may be even higher, and housing may be more difficult to find due to accessibility issues. Other special needs relevant to this demographic group include transportation and home modification such as wheelchair ramps, enlarged doorways, modified bathrooms and kitchens. Federal housing data define a household type as 'elderly family' if it consists of two persons with either or both age 62 or over. Figure I-20 shows recent HUD income estimates for elderly Hermosa Beach owners and renters. Of Hermosa Beach's 1,759 senior households, 10.5% earn less than 30% of the surrounding area income, (compared to 24.2% in the SCAG region), 19.8% earn less than 50% of the surrounding area income (compared to 30.9% in the SCAG region). The housing needs of this group can be addressed through smaller units, accessory dwelling units on lots with existing homes, shared living arrangements, congregate or assisted living and housing assistance programs. The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of the elderly including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives, 4. Page 402 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-20 Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 6. Accessory Dwelling Units, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Figure I-20 Elderly Households by Income and Tenure – Hermosa Beach According to the California Department of Social Services, as of May 2023 there is one residential elderly care facility with a capacity to serve 142 residents within the City. In addition, the Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center located at 710 Pier Avenue provides services to the elderly population. The Center is open to all South Bay Residents who are over the age of 50. The Center programs a variety of activities to help residents live a balanced life; physically, emotionally and mentally. The City also operates the bus passes and dial-a-taxi program, Access, and the WAVE, providing transportation and discounts for seniors. 3. Large Households Large households are defined as those with five or more members. These households are usually families with two or more children or multi-generational families. It can also include multiple families living in one housing unit. Large households are a special needs group because the availability of adequately sized, affordable housing units is limited. To save for necessities such as food, clothing, and medical care, lower- and moderate-income large households may reside in smaller units, resulting in overcrowding. Household size is an indicator of need for large units. Large households are defined as those with five or more members. Figure I-21 illustrates the range of household sizes in Hermosa Beach for owners, renters, and overall. The most commonly occurring household size is of two people (37.1%) while the second-most commonly occurring household is of one person (36.7%). Hermosa Beach has a higher share of single-person households than the SCAG region overall (36.7% vs. 23.4%) and a lower share of 7+ person households than the SCAG region overall (0% vs. 3.1%). This chart suggests that the need for large units with four or more bedrooms is expected to be much less than for smaller units. The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of large families including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Page 403 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-21 Incentives, 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Figure I-21 Household Size by Tenure – Hermosa Beach According to 2016-2020 ACS estimates, of the 8,596 occupied housing units in Hermosa Beach, only 210 have five or more bedrooms (2.4%). All of these housing units are owner- occupied units. There are no renter-occupied units with five or more bedrooms in the City. Large households in Hermosa Beach can also benefit from general programs and services for lower-and moderate-income persons, including Housing Choice Vouchers, and various community and social services provided by non-profit organizations in the region. 4. Female-Headed Households Female-headed households, especially single parent households, typically have lower incomes and a greater need for affordable housing. In addition, these households can have needs for items such as accessible day care and health care, as well as other supportive services. The relatively low incomes earned by female-headed households, combined with the increased need for supportive services, severely limit the housing options available to them. Of Hermosa Beach's 8,979 total households, 3.9% are female-headed (compared to 14.3% in the SCAG region), 2.4% are female-headed and with children (compared to 6.6% in the SCAG region), and 0.8% are female-headed and with children under 6 (compared to 1.0% in the SCAG region). Page 404 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-22 Figure I-22 Female Headed Households – Hermosa Beach As shown in Figure I-23, recent Census data estimated that 108 households in Hermosa Beach were at poverty level (1.2 percent of all Hermosa Beach households) compared to 7.9 percent of households in the SCAG region. Of those, nearly half were female-headed households. The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of female headed households including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives, 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 6. Accessory Dwelling Units, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Figure I-23 Female Headed Households by Poverty Status – Hermosa Beach Assistance for female-headed households includes childcare services are also provided in licensed private Family Child Care Homes within the City. There are two school age day care centers in Hermosa Beach with a capacity to serve 280 children and three licensed day care centers with a capacity to serve 108 children. There is also one family day care home in the City(capacity to serve 14). Page 405 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-23 Female heads of households in Hermosa Beach can also benefit from general programs and services for lower-and moderate-income households, including the Housing Choice Voucher program, and various community and social services provided by non-profit organizations in the region. 5. Farm Workers Farm worker households are considered as a special needs group due to their transient nature and the lower incomes typically earned by these households. Migrant workers, and their places of residence, are generally located in close proximity to agricultural areas providing employment. Although agriculture is a large industry in Los Angeles County, no major agricultural activities are located in Hermosa Beach. As shown in Table I-6, recent Census estimates reported 88 Hermosa Beach residents working in farming, fishing and forestry occupations but none of those were full-time jobs. The Housing Plan includes several programs to directly address the housing needs of lower income persons that may include farmworkers including Program 2. Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing, 3. Density Bonus and Other Incentives, 4. Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance, 6. Accessory Dwelling Units, 9. Adequate Sites to Accommodate Housing Needs, 10. Housing for Persons with Special Needs and 12. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. Table I-6 Agricultural Employment – Hermosa Beach 6. Homeless Persons The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines the term “homeless” as the state of a person who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence, or a person who has a primary night time residency that is: • A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; • An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or • A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.1 1 Stewart B. McKinney Act, 42 U.S.C. §11301, et seq. (1994) Page 406 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-24 Although there are myriad causes of homelessness, among the most common are: • Substance abuse and alcohol • Domestic violence • Mental illness Homeless individuals and families have differing housing needs. Both groups are in crisis and need food, clothing and shelter. Long-term transitional shelters, however, have different emphases for individuals and families. An individual would do well in transitional housing such as cooperative or single-room occupancy facilities. Families require more housing amenities to accommodate their size and diverse age-related needs; thus, lower income reentry housing such as single or multi-family units are more appropriate. Both groups require supportive housing and social services. The needs of homeless families are more complicated than those of homeless individuals. Childcare, pediatric care, and education are additional to basic health, mental health, employment, and other supportive social and housing needs. Hermosa Beach is located within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) Service Planning Area (SPA) 8 – South Bay (see Figure I-24). The 2020 homeless count found 28 unsheltered homeless persons in Hermosa Beach2 and 4,560 homeless persons within SPA 8 as a whole. The 2020 homeless count was slightly higher than prior years, which reported between 17 and 23 homeless persons in Hermosa Beach during 2015 to 2019. Of the unsheltered homeless enumerated in 2020, more than two-thirds were reported as living in cars, vans, or other vehicles. Shelter and service needs of the homeless population are significantly different depending on the population subgroup. Los Angeles County’s Continuum of Care approach to homelessness is a coordinated and systematic local approach to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families within these subgroups, including: • Chronic Homeless Persons; • Episodic Homeless Persons; and • Persons at Risk of Becoming Homeless For many years Hermosa Beach has been actively engaged in efforts to address the problems of homelessness. In 2015, the City Council adopted an initial Homeless Strategy and Action Plan, establishing and committing to a list of preliminary steps toward addressing homeless issues locally and as part of a broader effort to meet growing demands at the regional level. Since that time, Hermosa Beach has taken significant steps to implement the Action Plan, including: • Leadership in hosting a beach cities deployment site and organizing local volunteers for the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, conducted each January in partnership with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA); 2 https://www.lahsa.org/data?id=45-2020-homeless-count-by-community-city Page 407 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-25 • Participation of the Hermosa Beach Police Department in collaborative outreach and response with Manhattan Beach PD, Redondo Beach PD, and a mental health clinician assigned by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH); • Collaboration with other South Bay cities in deployment of dedicated outreach teams from PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) under the leadership of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG); • Participation in Los Angeles County’s efforts to develop a set of regional strategies for combating homelessness, which were ultimately adopted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; • Collaboration with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness (SBCEH) on policy initiatives to identify additional resources for our region; • Participation in South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) bi-monthly Homeless Services Task Force meetings to learn about County and regional homelessness programs, services, policy updates, and opportunities; and • Building a relationship with Harbor Interfaith Services, the lead agency for the Service Planning Area 8 Coordinated Entry System (CES), to access services and support for people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness in Hermosa Beach. In 2018 the City Council adopted a Five-Year Homelessness Plan3 incorporating these and other actions designed to address the problems of homelessness in Hermosa Beach. Additional information regarding the City’s efforts to address the problems of homelessness is provided in Chapter II, and Program 10 in the Housing Policy Plan describes actions the City intends to take during the 2021-2029 planning period related to homelessness. 3 https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showdocument?id=11049 Page 408 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-26 Figure I-24 Los Angeles County Homeless Service Planning Areas Page 409 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-27 F. Assisted Housing at Risk of Conversion As part of the Housing Element update, State law requires jurisdictions to identify assisted units that are at risk of conversion to market rate housing during the 10-year period 2021- 2031. According to the Southern California Association of Governments and the California Housing Partnership Corporation, there are no units at risk in Hermosa Beach. G. Low- and Moderate-Income Housing in the Coastal Zone The majority of Hermosa Beach west of Valley Drive is within the Coastal Zone. California Government Code §65590 et seq. prohibits conversion or demolition of existing residential dwelling units occupied by low- or moderate-income persons or families unless provision has been made for the replacement in the same city or county of those dwelling units with units for persons and families of low- or moderate-income (excludes structures with less than 3 units, or less than 10 units for projects with more than one structure, among other exclusions). Section 65590(d) further requires new housing development in the coastal zone to provide housing units for persons and families of low or moderate income, or if not feasible, to provide such units at another location within the same city or county, within the coastal zone or within three miles thereof. Due to the exemptions noted above, no documented affordable units have been constructed in the Coastal Zone. No deed-restricted affordable units have been demolished or converted within the Coastal Zone since 1982. The Coastal Land Use Plan (LUP) addresses three primary issue areas: access, planning for new development, and the preservation of marine-related resources. The LUP contains policies that may impede the construction of new housing development within the designated coastal zone of the City. These include policies related to the preservation of beach access, adequate parking and controlling the types and densities of residential development within the coastal zone. Coastal policies and standards controlling mass, height and bulk discourage “mansionization.” Policies do not prevent residential units above ground floor commercial as allowed in the C-1 zoning district. H. Future Housing Needs 1. Overview of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment The Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is a key tool for local governments to plan for anticipated growth. The RHNA quantifies the anticipated need for housing within each jurisdiction for the 2021 to 2029 period, also referred to as the “6th cycle” in reference to the six RHNA cycles that have occurred since the comprehensive revision of State Housing Element law in 1980. Communities then determine how they will address this need through the process of updating the Housing Elements of their General Plans. The current RHNA was adopted by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in March 2021. The need for housing is determined by the forecasted growth in households in a community as well as existing needs such as overpayment and overcrowding. The housing need for new households is adjusted to maintain a desirable Page 410 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element I Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 I-28 level of vacancy to promote housing choice and mobility. An adjustment is also made to account for units expected to be lost due to demolition, natural disaster, or conversion to non-housing uses. Total housing need is then distributed among four income categories on the basis of the county’s income distribution, with adjustments to avoid an over- concentration of lower-income households in any community. Additional detail regarding SCAG’s methodology used to prepare the RHNA can be reviewed on SCAG’s website at https://scag.ca.gov/rhna. 2. Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Needs The share of regional housing need for the City of Hermosa Beach as determined by SCAG for the 2021-2029 planning period is 558 units, distributed by income category as shown in Table I-7. Pursuant to Government Code §65583(a)(1) it is assumed that the need for extremely-low-income households is half of the very-low-income need. A discussion of how the City will accommodate this housing need is provided in the Land Resources section of Chapter II. Table I-7 Regional Housing Needs 2021-2029 – Hermosa Beach Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total 232* 127 106 93 558 41.6% 22.8% 19.0% 16.7% 100% Source: SCAG 2021 *116 of these are allocated to the extremely-low-income category Page 411 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element II Resources and Opportunities Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-1 II. RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES A. Land Resources Section 65583(a)(3) of the Government Code requires Housing Elements to contain an “inventory of land suitable for residential development, including vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship of zoning and public facilities and services to these sites.” A detailed analysis of vacant land and potential redevelopment opportunities has been prepared and is described in Appendix B. The results of this analysis are summarized in the table below. The City’s land inventory based on current zoning is insufficient to accommodate the RHNA allocation for this planning period; therefore, amendments to General Plan and zoning designations are necessary pursuant to State requirements (see Program 9 in the Housing Policy Plan). Table II-1 Land Inventory Summary vs. RHNA Income Category Total VL Low Mod Above RHNA (2021-2029) 232 127 106 93 558 Accessory dwelling units 11 28 4 21 64 Remaining RHNA 221 99 102 72 494 Sites Inventory (Table B-4) 353 171 80 604 % Buffer Above Remaining RHNA 10% 68% 11% 22% Source: Hermosa Beach Community Development Dept., 2023 A discussion of public facilities and infrastructure needed to serve future development is contained in Section III.B, Non-Governmental Constraints. There are currently no known service limitations that would preclude the level of development allocated in the RHNA, although developers will be required to pay fees or construct public improvements prior to or concurrent with development. B. Financial and Administrative Resources 1. State and Federal Resources Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) - Federal funding for housing programs is available from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). During the previous planning period the City received approximately $68,000 per year, however the latest grant for FY20-21 was about $63,000 and future years are unknown. In recent years, the City has used CDBG funds for ADA compliance retrofits for sidewalk handicap ramps, which is expected to continue during the planning period. In FY 20-21 a one-time grant program for eligible businesses with low- and moderate-income employees to assist with recovery from pandemic used $37,479 CDBG CARES ACT funds and $72,571 unspent funds from prior years’ allocations. The City does not currently participate in other HUD programs such as HOME, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) or Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). Page 412 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element II Resources and Opportunities Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-2 Section 8 Rental Assistance – The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) assists very-low-income senior citizens, families and the disabled with the cost of rental housing. Generally, a tenant pays 30% of his or her adjusted income towards the rent and the Section 8 program pays the balance directly to the landlord. Unfortunately, the need for rental assistance is greater than available resources. 2. Local Resources As a very small jurisdiction, Hermosa Beach has extremely limited resources for housing assistance. The only locally-generated source of housing revenue is the Condominium Conversion fund, which is an "infrastructure fee toward the physical and service structure of the community from which the development benefits" (Municipal Code Section 17.22.270). C. Sustainable Housing Development The City of Hermosa Beach is working to be a leader in sustainability. The three elements of sustainability, environment, and economy are related to the objectives of this housing element in several ways. Strong, sustainable communities connect housing, transportation, jobs and equity. They reduce transportation costs for families, maximize resource efficiency, improve housing affordability, save energy, and increase access to housing and employment opportunities. This nurtures healthier, more inclusive communities and housing opportunities. Hermosa Beach can use sustainable communities strategies and techniques to invest in healthy, safe and inclusive neighborhoods. Strategies to increase sustainability are multidisciplinary and are integrated throughout all elements of the City’s new General Plan, which was adopted in 2017. The General Plan focuses on sustainability and a low-carbon future. 1. AB 32 and SB 375 In 2006, the Legislature passed AB 32—The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,—which requires the State of California to reduce “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels no later than 2020. Passenger vehicles account for 31 percent of the state’s total emissions. In 1990 greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles and light trucks were 108 million metric tons, but by 2004 these emissions had increased to 135 million metric tons. SB 375 asserts that “Without improved land use and transportation policy, California will not be able to achieve the goals of AB 32.” SB 375, passed in 2008, builds on the existing regional transportation planning process (which is overseen by local officials with land use responsibilities) to connect the reduction of GHG emissions from cars and light trucks to land use and transportation policy. SB 375 has three goals: (1) to use the regional transportation planning process to help achieve AB 32 goals; (2) to use the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) streamlining as an incentive to encourage residential projects that help achieve AB 32 goals to reduce GHG emissions; and (3) to coordinate the regional housing needs allocation process with the regional transportation planning process. SB 375 requires consistency between the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Regional Housing Page 413 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element II Resources and Opportunities Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-3 Needs Assessment (RHNA), which is accomplished through using an “integrated” growth forecast for use in both of these policy documents. 2. Energy Conservation Opportunities Given the built-out nature of Hermosa Beach, attention should be focused on redevelopment, rehabilitation and retrofits. As residential energy costs rise, the subsequent increasing utility costs also reduce housing affordability. Although the City is fully developed, new infill development, rehabilitation and retrofits provide opportunities to enhance community sustainability and directly affect energy use within its jurisdiction. State of California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and are updated periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new energy efficiency technologies and methods. The most recent update to State Building Energy Efficiency Standards were adopted in 2019. Building Energy Efficiency Standards have saved Californians billions of dollars in reduced electricity bills. They conserve nonrenewable resources, such as natural gas, and ensure renewable resources are extended as far as possible so power plants do not need to be built.4 Title 24 sets forth mandatory energy standards and requires the adoption of an “energy budget” for all new residential buildings and additions to residential buildings. Separate requirements are adopted for “low-rise” residential construction (i.e., no more than 3 stories) and non-residential buildings, which includes hotels, motels, and multi-family residential buildings with four or more habitable stories. The standards specify energy saving design for lighting, walls, ceilings and floor installations, as well as heating and cooling equipment and systems, gas cooling devices, conservation standards and the use of non-depleting energy sources, such as solar energy or wind power. The home building industry must comply with these standards while localities are responsible for enforcing the energy conservation regulations through the plan check and building inspection processes. In addition to state-mandated Title 24 requirements, Hermosa Beach is participating in a coalition to collaboratively tackle the issue of energy conservation.5 The South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC6) is educating residents, business owners and public agencies and hosting or making available information about the energy conservation programs, retrofits and incentives available in the community and how to incorporate more energy-saving practices into everyday life. Established through funding from the California Public Utilities Commission, the SBESC includes the 15 cities that comprise the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), and is associated with Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company. 4 California Energy Commission (https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards) 5 http://www.imakenews.com/priorityfocus/e_article001104271.cfm?x=bcHNgMg,b7M8B89t 6 www.sbesc.com Page 414 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element II Resources and Opportunities Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 II-4 The City of Hermosa Beach has adopted solar energy and wind energy ordinances to facilitate their use, and has reduced building permit fees for solar energy systems and waived the planning fee for wind energy systems. The City has adopted a water conservation ordinance and a water efficient landscape ordinance that is significantly more restrictive than required by state law in that demonstration of drought-tolerant landscaping is required for all new landscaping in connection with all projects regardless of size or tenancy. Issue Area No. 6 and Program 9 in the Housing Plan describe the City’s policies and objectives for identifying these and other opportunities for more sustainable development as part of the General Plan update. Page 415 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-1 III. CONSTRAINTS A. Governmental Constraints 1. Transparency with Development Regulations To increase transparency and certainty in the development application process as required by law, the City provides a range of information online for ease of access, some of which is as follows: General Plan, Zoning, and Local Coastal Plan: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/community- development/programs-projects-plans Applications, Forms, Handouts, and Fee Schedule: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/community- development/applications-forms-handouts Current Development Projects: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-community/quick-links/city- projects/development-projects 2. Land Use Plans and Regulations a. General Plan Each city and county in California must prepare a comprehensive, long-term General Plan to guide its future. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the basic land uses and density of development within the various areas of the city. Under State law, the General Plan elements must be internally consistent and the City’s development regulations must be consistent with the General Plan. Thus, the land use plan must provide suitable locations and densities to implement the policies of the Housing Element. The Hermosa Beach General Plan – or PLAN Hermosa - was comprehensively updated in 2017. Land Use + Design Element of the General Plan includes four residential land use designations with allowable densities ranging from 2 to 33 units per acre, as shown in Table III-1. Page 416 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-2 Table III-1 Residential Land Use Categories – Hermosa Beach General Plan Designation Definition Allowable Density (du/acre) Low Density Single-family residential (attached or detached) 2.0 – 13.0 Medium Density Single-family residential and small-scale multi-family residential (duplex, triplex, condominium) 13.1 – 25.0 High Density Medium (8-20 unit buildings) and large-scale (20+ unit buildings) multi-family residential 25.1 – 33.0 Mobile Home Mobile home parks, where lots are owned, rented or leased to accommodate mobile homes for human habitation 2.0 – 13.0 As noted previously in Section II.A, amendments to General Plan and zoning designations are necessary to ensure adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA pursuant to State law (see Program 9 in the Housing Policy Plan). With those amendments, the General Plan will not pose a constraint to implementation of Housing Element policies and objectives. b. Zoning Regulations The City regulates the type, location, density, and scale of residential development through the Municipal Code. Zoning regulations serve to implement the General Plan and are designed to protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. The Municipal Code also helps to preserve the character and integrity of existing neighborhoods. The Municipal Code sets forth residential development standards for each zone district. In 2017 the City adopted a new General Plan and is currently in the process of updating zoning regulations to ensure consistency with the General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance update is expected to be completed in 2023. The following discussion describes current regulations, some of which will be revised as part of the new Zoning Ordinance. There are currently five residential zones in Hermosa Beach: R-1 Single Family Residential (R-1A: Two Dwelling Units per Lot) R-2 Two-Family Residential (R-2B: Limited Multiple Family Residential) R-3 Multiple-Family Residential R-P Residential Professional MHP Mobile Home Park In addition to these zones, residential uses are also permitted above ground floor commercial within the C-1 “Limited Business and Residential Zone” (see Table III-2). A summary of the development standards for these zones is provided in the table below. Residential Development Standards by Zone Page 417 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-3 Development Standard R-P R-1 R-1A R-2 R-2B R-3 C-1 Minimum Lot Area (sq.ft.) per DU 1,320 4,000 3,350 1,750 1,750 1,320 1,320 Equivalent Density 33 10.9 13 24.9 24.9 33 33 Minimum Front Yard (ft.) n/a 10% of lot depth 10% of lot depth 10% of lot depth 10% of lot depth Per zoning map 0 Minimum Side Yard (ft.) 10% of lot width 10% of lot width 10% of lot width 10% of lot width 10% of lot width 10% of lot width 5' Minimum Rear Yard (ft.) 5 5 (3 if alley) 5 (3 if alley) 5 (3 if alley) 5 (3 if alley) 5 if alley 5' Maximum Building Height (ft.) 30 25 25 30 30 30 30 Source: Hermosa Beach Zoning Ordinance, http://www.hermosabch.org/departments/cityclerk/code/zoning.html Minimum lot area per unit ranges from 1,320 square feet in the R-P, R-3 and C-1 zones to 4,000 square feet in the R-1 zone. The R-P zone provides for mixed-use commercial/ residential development with varying densities depending on lot area and dimensions. Density bonuses would permit more units than allowed by the underlying zone pursuant to State law and the implementing ordinance adopted by the City in 2004. The densities within mobile home parks are regulated by Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, subject to a use permit. A summary of the uses permitted in the City’s residential zoning districts is provided in Table III-2. Although a range of residential densities are allowed by-right in residential zones, a discretionary precise development plan (PDP) is required when more than one unit is developed per lot to ensure site design is compatible with the Code and adjacent development. In 2013 the Zoning Code was amended to clarify that the PDP is a site design tool, rather than providing a means of evaluating whether the type of use should be allowed on a particular site. The City also has adopted nine specific plan areas (SPAs), in many cases to accommodate specific commercial or residential development projects. Residential use is either not allowed in these specific plan areas or the specific plan area was adopted to specifically accommodate a development project which has been constructed. SPA-7 and SPA-8 provide a significant number of parcels for commercial development fronting Pacific Coast Highway. As part of this Housing Element update, the City proposes to add residential and mixed use as permitted uses in the C-2, C-3, SPA- 7, SPA-8, SPA-11, and M-1 zones for RHNA sites. A residential density of 25.1-33.0 units per acre, consistent with the R-3 zone’s allowable density, will be available to RHNA sites in C-2, C-3 SPA-7, Page 418 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-4 SPA-8, and SPA-11 zones. A density of 34-50 units per acre will be available to RHNA sites in the M-1 zone. Table III-2 Permitted Residential Development by Zone Housing Type Permitted R-1 R-1A R-2 R-2B R-3 MHP R-P C-1 C-3 SF Detached P P P P P P 4 Single-Family Attached P* P* P* P* P* 4 Multi-Family P* P* P* C Mobile Home P P P P P P P Second Units P3 C1 C1 C1 C1 C1 Emergency Shelters P Transitional, Supportive, Group Housing 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Single-Room Occupancy P Care Facility (6 or fewer) P P P P P P Care Facility (7+) C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 Assisted Living5 Source: Hermosa Beach Zoning Ordinance P = Permitted P* = Permitted subject to approval of a precise development plan to evaluate site design (excluding development of small second unit in R-1 zone) C = Conditional Use Permit 1 Senior units only 2 Accessory to a single-family detached dwelling; for child care purpose 3 Administrative Permit subject to limitation on size 4 Residential uses are allowed above ground floor commercial uses 5 A specific plan area was created to accommodate a senior assisted living center. 6. Permitted as a residential use subject to the same standards as other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. Zoning for Lower-Income Housing Lower-income housing can be accommodated in all zones permitting residential use in Hermosa Beach. These may include accessory dwelling units in all residential zones, multi- family apartments in the R-3 zone, and residential or commercial/residential mixed-use developments within the C-1 and R-P Zones. Under State law, the “default density” presumed to be adequate to facilitate lower-income housing is 20 units/acre in Hermosa Beach. As noted in before, the R-2, R-2B, R-3, R-P and C-1 zones all permit development at greater than 20 units/acre and therefore are considered suitable for lower-income housing under state law.7 Review of development trends confirms that actual densities in these zones are typically greater than 20 units per acre. 7 Assembly Bill 2348 of 2004 Page 419 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-5 Hermosa Beach is one of the most densely developed and populated cities in Los Angeles County and is essentially built-out. About 75% of the city is residentially zoned, with about 35% of this area zoned for high-density R-2 and R-3 development. Approximately 11% of the city has commercial zoning, and just 1% is industrially zoned. The balance of the city is zoned for open space, most of which is the beach area. As part of this Housing Element update, the City proposes to add residential and mixed use as permitted uses to RHNA sites in the C-2, C-3, SPA-7, SPA-8, and SPA-11, with a residential density of 25.1-33.0 units per acre, consistent with the R-3 zone’s allowable density. Residential and mixed use will also be added as permitted uses to RHNA sites in the M-1 zone with a residential density of 25.1-33 units per acre. Special Needs Housing Under State law, persons with special needs include those in residential care facilities, persons with disabilities, farm workers, persons needing emergency shelter, transitional or supportive housing, and low-cost single-room-occupancy units. The City’s regulations regarding these housing types are discussed below. • Housing for Persons with Disabilities State requirements. Health and Safety Code §§1267.8, 1566.3, and 1568.08 require local governments to treat licensed group homes and residential care facilities with six or fewer residents no differently than other single-family residential uses. “Six or fewer persons” does not include the operator, the operator’s family, or persons employed as staff. Local agencies must allow these licensed care facilities in any area zoned for residential use, and may not require licensed residential care facilities for six or fewer persons to obtain conditional use permits or variances that are not required of other family dwellings. The Zoning Ordinance includes definitions and standards in conformance with State law. Group homes and residential care facilities for up to six persons are a permitted use in any residential zone. Large residential care facilities are conditionally permitted in most residential zones (Table III-2). In consideration of the City’s small lots and densely-populated residential neighborhoods, the conditional use permit requirement is reasonable to ensure that the operational characteristics of such facilities do not generate conflicts with surrounding residential uses. As part of the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update, the City will revise the CUP review process for large care facilities to an Administrative Permit in all residential zones, with a lower fee, and Page 420 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-6 establish findings for approval that are objective and provide certainty in outcomes (Housing Program 10). Reasonable Accommodation. The City’s Building Code requires that new residential construction comply with Title 24 accessibility standards. These standards include requirements for a minimum percentage of fully accessible units in new multi-family developments. In addition, Section 17.42.120 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes procedures for the review of requests for reasonable accommodation pursuant to State law. The reviewing authority shall approve the request for a reasonable accommodation if, based upon all of the evidence presented, the following findings can be made: 1. The housing, which is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation, will be occupied by an individual with disabilities protected under Fair Housing Laws; 2. The requested accommodation is reasonable and necessary to make housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under the Fair Housing Laws; 3. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city, as defined in the Fair Housing Laws and interpretive case law; and 4. The requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the city’s zoning or building laws, policies and/or procedures, as defined in the Fair Housing Laws and interpretive case law. The city may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors in determining whether the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the city’s zoning or building program: a. Whether the requested accommodation would fundamentally alter the character of the neighborhood; and b. Whether granting the requested accommodation would substantially undermine any express purpose of either the city’s general plan or an applicable specific plan. These regulations are consistent with fair housing law and do not pose a constraint on persons with disabilities. The City approved two Reasonable Accommodation applications in recent years. In October 2023, the City amended the Zoning Ordinance to remove the public hearing requirement for the approval of Reasonable Accommodation requests. This change to the Reasonable Accommodation procedures is aimed at facilitating housing for persons with disabilities. However, the finding relating to neighborhood character remains. The Housing Element includes an action to address this finding as a constraint to housing for persons with disabilities. Page 421 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-7 Definition of “Family”. The Zoning Ordinance defines "Family" as “two or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, sharing common cooking facilities, and possessing the character of a relatively permanent single bona fide housekeeping unit in a domestic bond of social, economic and psychological commitment to each other, as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding house, club, dormitory, fraternity, hotel, lodging house, motel, rehabilitation center, rest home or sorority.” This definition is consistent with State law. Maximum concentration requirements. There are no concentration or separation requirements for residential care facilities or group homes in the Zoning Ordinance. Site planning requirements. There are no special site planning requirements (other than parking, height, and setbacks) for residential care facilities or group homes in the Zoning Ordinance. Parking requirements. Off-street parking requirements for residential care facilities and group homes are the same as for single-family dwellings, which is two spaces plus one guest space. This requirement does not pose an unreasonable constraint to such facilities. • Farm Worker Housing The City’s Zoning Ordinance does not identify farm worker housing separately as a permitted use. However, as discussed in Chapter II, no agricultural activities are found within Hermosa Beach or in the surrounding communities. Therefore there is no demand for farm worker housing in Hermosa Beach. • Emergency Shelters, Transitional/Supportive Housing and Low Barrier Navigation Centers Emergency shelters are facilities that provide a safe alternative to acute homelessness either in a shelter facility, or through the use of motel vouchers. Emergency shelter is short-term, usually for 30 days or less. Senate Bill 2 of 2007 requires that unless adequate shelter facilities are available to meet a jurisdiction’s needs, emergency shelters must be allowed by-right (i.e., without discretionary review such as a conditional use permit) in at least one zoning district, but may include specific development standards. AB 2339 (2022) requires that the zone(s) designated for by-right shelters to be zones that also permit residential uses. The Hermosa Beach Municipal Code allows emergency shelters by-right in the C-3, SPA-7 and SPA-8 zones, with a ten- bed limit per shelter and a 300-foot separation from another shelter. The City will redesignate the R-3 zone (Multi-Family Residential) for emergency shelters by right. While the ten-bed limit may appear to be a constraint to development of emergency shelters, the lack of funding for such facilities may preclude the development of larger facilities. Both State and Federal policy directions have moved from providing emergency/transitory housing to rapid rehousing to permanent supportive housing. Nevertheless, this Housing Element includes a Page 422 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-8 program to review and revise the bed limit based on consultation with service providers. The City has an unsheltered homeless of 28 persons according to the 2020 Point- in-Time Count. At appropriately 200 square feet per person (AB 2339 guidance), a building space of 5,600 square feet would be needed. Given the costs of new construction and the small size of the City’s unsheltered homeless population, adaptive reuse of existing buildings may be a more feasible option than new construction. The R-3 zone contains 1,034 parcels totaling 88 acres. While there are virtually no vacant parcels in the City, including the R-3 zone, opportunities exist for adaptive reuse of single-family homes, duplexes, or small apartments as shelters. As of fall 2023, the City had 297 R-3 parcels developed with single-family homes. The home sizes range from 298 square feet to just over 7,000 square feet. The smaller homes R-3 lots are feasible for redevelopment given the obvious underutilization of the land or adaptive reuse into small shelters. AB 139 also requires that the City establishes parking standard for emergency shelters based on staffing level only. Transitional housing is longer-term housing, typically up to two years. Transitional housing generally requires that residents participate in a structured program to work toward established goals so that they can move on to permanent housing. Residents are often provided with an array of supportive services to assist them in meeting goals. Under SB 2 transitional and supportive housing is deemed to be a residential use subject only to the same requirements and standards that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone. Current City definitions for transitional and supportive housing are in compliance with this requirement. In 2018 AB 2162 amended State law to require that supportive housing be a use by-right in zones where multi-family and mixed uses are permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multi-family uses, if the proposed housing development meets specified criteria. Program 10 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to process an amendment to the Municipal Code in compliance with this requirement. In 2019 the State Legislature adopted AB 101 establishing requirements related to local regulation of low barrier navigation centers, which are defined as “Housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelters focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.” Low barrier means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to: (1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth (2) Accommodation of residents’ pets (3) The storage of possessions Page 423 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-9 (4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms Low barrier navigation centers meeting specified standards must be allowed by-right in areas zoned for mixed use and in nonresidential zones permitting multi-family uses. Program 7 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to process an amendment to the Zoning Code in compliance with this requirement. • Single Room Occupancy Single-room-occupancy (SRO) facilities are small studio-type units that rent in the low-, very-low- or extremely-low-income category. SROs with up to six units are permitted administratively within the R-3 district while SROs with seven or more units are conditionally permitted in the R-3, C-3, SPA-7 and SPA-8 districts. There is no density limit for SRO developments and the allowable unit size is 150 to 400 square feet. An affordability covenant is required for all SRO units except the manager’s unit. c. Off-Street Parking Requirements The City’s parking requirements for residential zones vary by residential type and housing product (Table III-3). Two off-street parking spaces plus one guest space are required for single-family, duplex or two-family dwellings. Multiple dwellings (three or more units) are also required to have two off-street spaces, plus one guest space for each two dwelling units. Mobile homes are required to have two spaces per unit. The City adopted a reduced parking standard for Specific Plan Area No. 6 in conjunction with approval of a senior assisted living facility, and shared and reduced parking may be approved by the Planning Commission on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to State Density Bonus Law reduced parking standards apply to affordable housing developments. Under the current parking requirements, two off-street parking spaces plus one guest space are required for single-family, duplex or two-family dwellings. Multiple dwellings (three or more units) are also required to have two off-street spaces, plus one guest space for each two dwelling units. These parking requirements do not support a variety of housing types, limit design options, result in residential street frontages dominated by parking and garages, and can preclude achievement of maximum allowed density, especially on the City’s smaller residential lots. As part of the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update currently underway the City will revise the parking requirements to facilitate a variety of housing types, such as smaller units, and mixed use development that can take advantage of shared parking. Page 424 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-10 Table III-3 Residential Parking Requirements Type of Unit Minimum Parking Space Required Single family residence 2 spaces plus 1 guest space Mobile home park 2 spaces Duplex or two-family dwelling 2 spaces plus 1 guest space Multiple dwellings (3+ units) 2 spaces plus 1 guest space for each 2 dwelling units Detached servant’s quarters or guest houses 1 space Multi-family lower-income and senior restricted housing, multi-family housing restricted to disabled persons, and single-room-occupancy facilities Reduced standards, refer to Hermosa Beach Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.44 Accessory dwelling units Per State law (see Sec. 17.21.040) Source: Hermosa Beach Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.44 d. Cumulative Impacts of Development Standards Future multi-family residential development is likely to take place as mixed use developments along the City’s commercial corridors. The City’s existing mixed use standards available to the C-1 zone only requires a minimum of 30-foot average depth of space. There is no requirement for a full-ground floor commercial space. In many cases, the ground floor will also be utilized for parking entry, circulation, common areas, lobbies, etc. Residential units can also be located on the ground floor. Therefore, mixed use development can accommodate two floors above ground floor while maintaining the height limit. Multi-floors of residential then exist behind or above that height. The graphic of a mixed-use building that had a very tall commercial space (>21 feet tall) that has units behind and beyond, as well as above. Because the commercial spaces are most effective at the corner, the corner ends up being double height while the other frontages of the building can be two-level uses. Overall, the City’s flexibility with commercial component in a mixed use building, proposed revisions to the parking standards, will allow developments to achieve the maximum allowable density. e. Accessory Dwelling Units Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) provide an important source of affordable housing for seniors, young adults, care-givers and other low- and moderate-income segments of the population. In recent years, the State Legislature has adopted extensive changes to ADU law in order to encourage housing production. Among the most significant changes is the Page 425 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-11 requirement for cities to allow one ADU plus one “junior ADU” on single-family residential lots by-right subject to limited development standards. Program 6 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to monitor legislation annually and update City ADU regulations as necessary to maintain consistency with State law. f. Density Bonus Under State law cities and counties must provide a density increase above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the Municipal Code and the Land Use Element of the General Plan and other incentives when builders agree to construct housing developments with units affordable to low- or moderate-income households or housing developments restricted to seniors. Section 17.42.100 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes standards and procedures for implementing State Density Bonus Law. In order to further encourage affordable housing development, in 2013 the City adopted enhanced density bonus standards (Sec. 17.42.170) to incentivize consolidation of small lots into larger building sites according to the following formula. Combined Parcel Size Allowable Base Density* Less than 0.50 acre 33 units/acre 0.50 acre to 0.99 acre 34.7 units/acre (5% increase) 1.00 acre or more 36.3 units/acre (10% increase) *Excluding density bonus AB 2345 of 2019 amended State law to revise density bonus incentives that are available for affordable housing developments. Program 3 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to update City density bonus regulations to reflect these changes to State law. g. Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing There is often an economy of scale in manufacturing homes in a factory rather than on site, thereby reducing cost. State law precludes local governments from prohibiting the installation of mobile or manufactured homes on permanent foundations on single-family lots. It also declares a mobile home park to be a permitted land use on any land planned and zoned for residential use, and prohibits requiring the average density in a new mobile home park to be less than that permitted by the Municipal Code. Page 426 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-12 Mobile and manufactured homes are permitted in each of the residential zones, thereby facilitating the construction of this type of housing. One mobile home park is located in Hermosa Beach (Marine Land Mobile Home Park), which is owned by a private, non-profit corporation. In addition, the adjacent "State RV Park" is occupied by very-low- income households and persons in transition to permanent residency. The City committed to retaining the Marine Land Mobile Home Park by designating it within the General Plan and Zoning Code as a Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone and in 2008 the City Council allocated over $111,000 from the Condominium Conversion Fund to assist residents with their acquisition of the Marine Land Mobile Home Park. In 2008 the project was awarded $1,200,000 subject to conditions under the State’s Mobilehome Park Resident Owner Program (see Program 2 in the Housing Policy Plan). h. Condominium Conversions In order to reduce the impacts of condominium conversions on residents of rental housing and to maintain a supply of rental housing for low- and moderate-income persons, the City's Municipal Code provides for a tenant assistance plan that includes the following: a. An option to first purchase units, including tenant purchase discounts. For those who choose not to purchase a unit, the subdivider must provide a method by which tenants will be assisted in finding comparable replacement rental housing within the area of the conversion, including professional relocation assistance. b. A statement of the method by which the subdivider will comply with the requirements of Section 66427.1 of the State Subdivision Map Act. Such method must provide that no tenant shall be required to move from his or her apartment due to the proposed conversion until the expiration of the two-month period for exercise of his or her right of first refusal. c. Reimbursement for moving costs incurred, not to exceed $500. d. Extension of tenancy to complete a school term, if necessary. Because of these requirements, the potential impact of condominium conversions is not a significant constraint on the preservation of affordable rental housing. However, the reimbursement amounts for moving and for rent differentials should be reviewed to ensure costs have not outpaced reimbursements. This review is incorporated into Program 2 in the Housing Policy Plan. More importantly, condominium conversion has not been a trend in California for more than a decade and is not likely to become a significant trend again due to the viability of the rental housing market and the costs of conversion. Page 427 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-13 i. Short-Term Rentals Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in all residential zones citywide. j. Nonconforming Uses and Buildings The Zoning Code allows residential uses to be rebuilt in the case of destruction or damage beyond the owner's control provided the nonconformity is not increased. Nonconforming buildings may expand 100 percent in floor area (existing prior to October 26, 1989, up to 3,000 square feet per unit or 5,000 square feet of total floor area for the building site). Nonconforming portions of a building with a nonconforming residential use may be partially modified or altered to the extent necessary to comply with the Uniform Building Code. Specific rules pertaining to nonconforming parking apply. Building sites with three or more dwelling units cannot be expanded in floor area unless two parking spaces per unit plus one guest space for every two units are provided. The Zoning Code also allows the Planning Commission to validate as legal nonconforming residential units that can be shown to have been used for residential occupancy more or less continuously since January 1, 1959 when City records and actual property use conflict. In 2013 the City evaluated whether to relax provisions governing validation of residential units that contribute to the supply of affordable rental housing when the use is demonstrated to have existed for a shorter period of time (to be determined as part of the city's consideration) than is currently required under the code, provided the units are improved so as to not be substandard and parking adequate for the occupancy can be provided and determined to maintain the existing regulations due to density, parking and issues that would be associated with administration of such a program. k. Building Codes State law establishes building standards and prohibits the imposition of standards that are not necessitated by local geographic, climatic or topographic conditions and requires that local governments making changes or modifications in building standards must report such charges to the Department of Housing and Community Development and file an expressed finding that the change is needed. The City’s Building Codes incorporate State Codes. These are necessary to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. The City’s building standards include some amendments to the State Building Code that exceed state standards; however, these amendments are all relatively inexpensive, and Page 428 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-14 most of the revisions are related to fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, drainage, increased demolition diversion, and increased energy efficiency. These modifications were determined to not substantially increase project costs. l. Coastal Zone The City of Hermosa Beach includes nearly two miles of shoreline and varies in width between one-half mile and approximately one mile inland. Approximately 43% of the total land area in Hermosa Beach is located within the Coastal Zone, as defined by the Coastal Act. The Coastal Zone in Hermosa Beach spans the entire length of the City from north to south, and extends from the mean high tide line inland to Ardmore Avenue with two exclusions: The area from Hermosa Avenue to Valley Drive between Longfellow Avenue and 31st Place; and the area east of Park Avenue or Loma Drive between 25th Street and 16th Street. While a substantial portion of the City is in the Coastal zone, the character of land uses within the Coastal zone areas of the City is widely varied. The commercial area concentrated around the pier and shoreline includes lodging, restaurants (early morning and late night), snack shops, retail, recreation, and services that serve visitors and residents alike. As distance increases from this concentrated area, development begins to include mixed use and small-scale residential. Many areas of the Coastal zone in the City are primarily residential (single- and multi- family) but interspersed with local commercial uses. The City’s General Plan, PLANHermosa, adopted in 2017, recognizes this and assigns different land use designations within the Coastal zone that reflect the purpose of these areas. Recreational Commercial (RC) is designated for the primarily visitor-serving area near the Pier; Downtown (DT) is designated the retail and service core that includes mixed use and residential uses. The City proposes sites within the DT area on the Sites Inventory to further the development of housing in the coastal zone in a manner that is consistent with existing development patterns. This is similar to the manner in which the City already allows mixed-use development in the C1 zones. Meanwhile, the City is not proposing sites in the Recreational Commercial, as the City’s Coastal Land Use Plan recognizes this as a primarily visitor serving area. The City of Hermosa Beach is currently working with the California Coastal Commission (CCC) to obtain approval of the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) and Land Use Plan (LUP). On October 25, 2021, the City submitted the Mobility Element amendment for review and approval to the CCC, which is the City’s first step for an updated LCP. The City implements State laws such as SB 330 and SB 9 to ensure housing development opportunities are available within the Coastal Zone. The City received comments from the CCC in 2022 and will be addressing their comments along with any subsequent need to update the Coastal Land Use Plan to accommodate the RHNA. Affordable housing projects in the Coastal Zone are processed pursuant to State Law. The City is also in the process of updating the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which will address permitting requirements for multifamily developments. Page 429 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-15 Subsequent to the adoption of the Housing Element, the City will review any Coastal Land Use Plan policies that must be updated and submit to the California Coastal Commission for certification. The timeline will be more apparent once the amendments have been submitted. 3. Development Processing Procedures a. Residential Permit Processing State Requirements. State Planning and Zoning Law establishes permit processing requirements for residential development. Within the framework of State requirements, the City has structured its development review process in order to minimize the time required to obtain permits while ensuring that projects comply with applicable regulations. Developer Assistance. Hermosa Beach has prepared permit processing guidelines to assist builders in applying for development permits for residential developments and subdivisions. The guides are comprehensive in nature, and address the steps to be followed. Early consultation with City staff is encouraged to identify issues as soon as possible and reduce processing time. This consultation (at no cost to applicants) allows applicants to become acquainted with the application materials and fees required by each department and agency. Preliminary site and architectural plans are also reviewed for consistency with City standards. This conference allows the applicant to assess the feasibility of the project and make adjustments during the preliminary planning stages to minimize costs and permit processing time. Permit Approval Procedures and Timing. Simultaneous processing of required entitlements (e.g., subdivisions and planned development permits) is also provided as a means of expediting the review process. Most projects under the purview of the Planning Commission are acted upon within six weeks of filing; a subsequent process requiring Planning Commission actions to be reported to the City Council and the appeal period typically requires about 30 days. Therefore, the process is typically completed within three months from application filing. • Single-Family Detached Units – Applications are reviewed by the Planning Division for zoning clearance, and subsequently by the Building Division. Processing time is typically three to four weeks. • Condominiums – A conditional use permit, precise development permit (PDP) design review, and tentative subdivision map must be approved by the Planning Commission; this process is usually completed within three months from the date a complete application is received. Once Planning Commission approval is obtained, the building permit application can be simultaneously reviewed by the planning and building divisions. • Multi-Family Projects – A precise development plan (PDP) design review is conducted by the Planning Commission. If a conditional use permit is also required, it is reviewed by the Planning Commission concurrently. Such review is usually completed within three months from the date a complete application is received. Once Planning Commission approval is obtained, the building permit application can be simultaneously reviewed by the Page 430 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-16 planning and building divisions. A structural plan check is performed by an outside contractor. • Mixed-Use Projects – A precise development plan (PDP) design review is conducted by the Planning Commission. If a conditional use permit is required by the Zoning Code, concurrent Planning Commission review is usually completed within three months from the date a complete application is received. • Building Plan Check - Plan check for the processing of residential building permits is generally four to six weeks, depending on the City’s workload. Building codes are applied to new construction, and projects are monitored and inspected under the building permit process. In 2021 the City initiated a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update. One of the major objectives of the update is to simplify the development review process. Specifically, the City is proposing to revamp the PDP requirements. Program 11 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to this revision. Also, in the pending Subdivision Ordinance update, the City will be addressing the CUP requirement for condominium projects. The City proposes to revise the PDP process by project size. The scope of PDP review will be limited on physical characteristics as they apply to the design of the sites plan, structures, landscaping, and other physical features of the proposed project, including: 1. Building proportions, massing, and architectural details. 2. Site design, orientation, location, and architectural design of buildings relative to existing structures on or adjacent to the property, topography, and other physical features of the natural and built environment; 3. Size, location, design, development, and arrangement of on-site parking and other paved areas; 4. Height, materials, and design of fences, walls, and screen plantings; 5. Location and type of landscaping including selection and size of plant materials, and design of hardscape; and 6. Size, location, design, color, lighting, and materials of all signs. Applicability and Review Authority Single-family Residential Projects with 2-4 dwelling units; Projects with 5 or more dwelling units Exceptions Application Type Ministerial PDP PDP Housing projects with >= 20% affordable units, senior units, or density bonus units will be processed with a staff level PDP Reviewing Body Staff Planning Commission Planning Commission Page 431 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-17 The review authority must make all of the following findings to approve or conditionally approve a Precise Development Plan application: A. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project complies with all other applicable provisions of this Title and all other titles of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; B. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project is consistent with the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan or design guidelines; and C. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project complies with any design or development standards applicable to the zone, unless waived or modified pursuant to the provisions of this Title. The City will be developing objective standards for the PDP review as part of the comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update. b. Environmental Review Environmental review is required for all discretionary development projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Most projects in Hermosa Beach are either Categorically Exempt or require only an Initial Study and Negative Declaration. Developments that have the potential of creating significant impacts that cannot be mitigated require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. The Negative Declaration process typically requires about three to four weeks. Categorically Exempt developments such as ADUs require a minimal amount of time. Although environmental review adds to the time and cost of development, it is mandated by State law. 4. Development Fees and Improvement Requirements State law limits fees charged for development permit processing to the reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged. Various fees and assessments are charged by the City and other public agencies to cover the costs of processing permit applications and providing services and facilities such as schools, parks and infrastructure. Most of these fees are assessed through a pro-rata share system, based on the magnitude of the project's impact or on the extent of the benefit that will be derived. Table III-4 shows fees associated with new development within Hermosa Beach. As can be seen from the table, Park and Recreation and Building Permit fees represent the largest development fees, although since many projects replace units, credits can be obtained. For a typical 2,000-square-foot single-family dwelling (excluding any demolition or entitlement cost), current (2021) permit fees are estimated at approximately $30,000 per unit or $15,000 if the new unit replaced a 1,500-square-foot house. Fees for a 2,000-square-foot condominium unit (part of a typical two-unit project) that replaced a 1,500-square- foot dwelling would be about $30,000, or $45,000 if no replacement is involved. Nearly all multi-family projects are small condominium projects, which allow owners to maximize investment on small lots. The City periodically evaluates the actual cost of processing the development permits when revising its fee schedule. The last review was 2020. Page 432 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-18 In addition to City fees, development fees levied by the school districts and special districts include the following as of 2021: • School Fees: $4.79 per square foot • L.A. County Sewer Connection Fee: $4,610 (single-family home) Aside from parkland fees, no other impact fees have been adopted. Table III-4 City of Hermosa Beach Planning & Building Fees Planning Fees/Building Fees Fee Amount Conditional Use Permit (CUP) $5,900 CUP for Condominium (cost/2 units) $6,127 CUP for Condominium (per unit over 2 units) $227 CUP/Parking Plan/PDP (amendment) $5,197 Negative Declaration/Initial Study $4,125 / At cost Extension (tentative map, final map, CUP) $1,196 Final Map $851 General Plan Amendment Map/Text $4,673 / $6,290 / At Cost Zone Change $4,917 Parking Plan $5,444 Precise Development Plan $6,127 Subdivision – Tentative Map $5,677 Variance $4,547 Parks and Recreation Fees (condos excluded)** $9,148/unit Parks and Recreation Fees, in lieu (condos only)** $14,096/unit Building Permit $1,621.44 for first $100,000 plus $9.28 for each additional $1,000 Sewer Use Fee** Same as County Sewer Fee Source: City Of Hermosa Beach. 2024 *Averages for 3-bedroom, 2 bath single-family home. **Credits available if existing square footage is demolished or dwelling units are replaced. Does not include possible cost for an environmental impact report or related consultant fees. The City requires developers to provide on-site and off-site improvements necessary to serve their projects. Such improvements may include water, sewer and other utility extensions, street improvements and traffic control devices that are reasonably related to the project. Dedication of land or in-lieu fees may also be required of a project for rights- of-way, transit facilities, recreational facilities and school sites, consistent with the Subdivision Map Act. The City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) contains a schedule of public improvements, including street improvements and other public works projects, to facilitate continued development according to the City’s General Plan. The CIP helps to ensure that construction of public improvements is coordinated with private development. Page 433 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-19 Although development fees and improvement requirements increase the cost of housing, cities have little choice in establishing such requirements due to the limitations on property taxes and other revenue sources needed to fund public improvements. B. Non-Governmental Constraints 1. Environmental Constraints Environmental constraints include physical features such as steep slopes, geological hazards, floodplains, or sensitive biological habitat. In many cases, development in these areas is constrained by State and Federal laws (e.g., FEMA floodplain regulations, the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act, State Fish and Game Code and the Alquist-Priolo Act). The City’s Coastal Land Use Plan and General Plan have been designed to protect sensitive areas from development and to protect public safety, as required by State and Federal law. Environmentally sensitive areas are generally zoned and protected as parklands. However, a significant portion of the city is within the Coastal Zone wherein impacts to coastal resources are always of concern. In addition, portions of the city are located on moderately steep hillsides and some areas are subject to liquefaction. While policies constrain residential development to some extent, they are necessary to support other public policies. 2. Infrastructure Constraints With about 20,000 people living within its 1.3 square miles and virtually no vacant land, the City’s growth is limited to redevelopment and replacement of existing structures. This section discusses potential infrastructure constraints on such development. Water and Wastewater. Water and wastewater systems are generally able to serve existing demands. Most new development will continue to be replacement of existing structures, and water and sewer capacities are projected to be sufficient to accommodate this replacement during the planning period. However, significant deficiencies in the sewer system exist and rehabilitation is necessary, and new development may require offsite improvements. The City Council approved Sewer System Master and Management Plans identifying the cost to repair the 80-year-old system at $9 million over 10 years, which is incorporated in the annual City budget. The City also has adopted a Storm Drain Master Plan, with annual storm drain improvements included in the annual City budget. Water infrastructure is replaced and developer improvements are in accordance with the schedules and requirements of the service providers. Streets and Parking. One of the primary infrastructure issues associated with the current level of development is the limited capacity of on-street parking. As a dense beach city inundated by tourists throughout the summer months, there can sometimes be a shortage of adequate parking in many areas. The City addresses this constraint incrementally by ensuring that all new developments, both residential and commercial, provide adequate off-street parking so they do not need to rely on on-street parking. Page 434 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-20 Streets in Hermosa Beach are subject to high levels of traffic, which are further impacted by new development. The great majority of the traffic, especially during the summer months, consists of through-traffic over which the City has no control. Because of the city’s location in relation to the regional freeway system, access to the surrounding region is limited to the arterial roadways. The many thousands of visitors to the local beaches also affect parking and other services. Drainage. Urban storm water run-off is a challenging issue because Hermosa Beach is an oceanfront community with over 90% impermeable ground surface. In addition to best management practices (BMPs) implemented through its regional storm water discharge permit, the City also requires infiltration basins, when appropriate, with new developments. The City has adopted rules to allow and encourage pervious surfaces and also adopted Cal-Green building standards in 2019 exceeding State requirements by requiring increased permeability or infiltration in connection with new development. The City has installed an award-winning infiltration project in the downtown area, which should serve as a model for other areas. Additionally, the City adopted Low Impact Development Requirements for New Development and Redevelopment Projects (Municipal Code Sec. 8.44.095). Dry utilities. Dry utilities such as electricity, telephone and cable are provided by private companies and are currently available in the areas where future residential development is planned. When new development is proposed the applicant coordinates with utility companies to arrange for the extension of service. There are no known service limitations that would restrict planned development during the planning period. 3. Land Costs Land represents one of the most significant components of the cost of new housing. Land values fluctuate with market conditions, and the downturn in the housing market following the 2008 mortgage crisis had a negative effect on property values. In recent years real estate values have increased significantly. Per-unit land cost is directly affected by density – higher density allows the land cost to be spread across more units, reducing the total price. Most new residential development in the city consists of one to two units per lot, and recent trends indicate redevelopment projects have been maximizing density. However, no land was available for sale during the writing of this Housing Element. 4. Construction Costs Residential construction costs are estimated by the Community Development Department at $500 per square foot and higher, usually due to the type of construction and amenities desired by developers. Construction cost is affected by the price of materials, labor, development standards, and general market conditions. The City has no influence over materials and labor costs, and the building codes and development standards in Hermosa Beach are not substantially different from other cities in the South Bay area. Since most development consists of private redevelopment where impact fees and major infrastructure or offsite improvements are typically not required, it is likely that costs are lower than in many cities. The City’s building code amendments do not add substantial cost. Page 435 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element III Constraints Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 III-21 5. Cost and Availability of Financing Hermosa Beach is similar to most other California communities with regard to private sector home financing programs. Although the mortgage crisis that began in 2008 affected the availability of real estate loans, interest rates are at historic low levels. For buyers with good credit, the current low interest rates significantly reduce the cost of housing. Under State law, it is illegal for real estate lending institutions to discriminate against entire neighborhoods in lending practices because of the physical or economic conditions in the area (“redlining”). In monitoring new construction sales, resales of existing homes, and permits for remodeling, it does not appear that redlining is practiced in any area of the city. 6. Timing and Density Due to very high land cost and limited available sites, development projects typically maximize the allowable density. Furthermore, to accommodate the City’s 6th cycle RHNA, much of the new housing is anticipated in the high density residential and commercial districts where mixed use and residential uses are permitted at a density range of 25.1 to 33.0 units per acre. The timeline of development projects from project approval to building permit application can vary from project to project depending on multiple factors unrelated to City requirements, and may be impacted by the availability of financing, contractors, labor, and materials. In reviewing the most recent residential development projects during the last four years, the average time between project approval and building permit application is about 118 days, with a median of 93 days. Page 436 of 862 Page 437 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-1 Appendix A Evaluation of the 2014-2021 Housing Element Section 65588(a) of the Government Code requires that jurisdictions evaluate the effectiveness of the existing Housing Element, the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies, and the progress in implementing programs for the previous planning period. The Housing Element update included a review the housing goals, policies, and programs of the prior Housing Element, and evaluated the degree to which those programs have been implemented during the previous planning period. The Housing Element update also included an assessment of the appropriateness of goals, objectives and policies. The findings from this evaluation have been instrumental in determining the City’s Housing Implementation Program for the 2021-2029 planning period. Table A-1 summarizes the programs contained in the previous Housing Element along with the source of funding, program objectives, accomplishments, and implications for future policies and actions. Table A-2 presents the City’s progress in meeting the quantified objectives from the previous Housing Element. The City has limited funding to address housing needs. However over the past cycle, the City accomplished the following for special needs populations: • Approved two reasonable accommodation requests to address the housing needs of persons with disabilities. The City also recently removed the public hearing requirement for Reasonable Accommodation requests. • Promoted the ADU development in the community, which benefits elderly and lower income households. ADU activities increased significantly in 2021 and 2022. • Preserved the affordability of Marine Land Mobile Home Park by facilitating the conversion of the park into resident ownership. • Provided rental assistance to at-risk homeless through the PLHA funds administered by LACDA. • Began discussions with St. Cross Church regarding its intent to develop affordable housing on site. The 2013-2021 Hermosa Beach Housing Element did not include specific goals, policy, or action to address the housing needs of households with special needs. The only action included in the previous Housing Element was related to zoning code amendments, which the City was able to accomplish. The 6th cycle Housing Element includes additional commitments to address special housing needs. These include: • Program 4: Affordable Housing Development Outreach and Assistance – Conduct affirmative fair marketing to agencies and organizations that serve low and moderate income households and special needs populations. Page 438 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-2 • Program 10: Housing for Persons with Special Needs – Amend Zoning Ordinance to facilitate a range of housing options for person with special needs and amend strategies for live/work housing and 15-minute neighborhoods. • Program 12: Remove Governmental Constraints – Amend Zoning Ordinance to revise parking standards, such as for senior units. • Program 13: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing – Facilitate public education and outreach on fair housing and promote home sharing opportunities. • Program 14: Neighborhood Improvement - Offer a tax rebate and certain exemptions (sewer, lighting assessment, utility user tax) for income qualified elderly or disabled residents. Page 439 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-3 Table A-1 Housing Element Program Effectiveness Evaluation City of Hermosa Beach 2014-2021 Name of Program Objective Status of Program Implementation Continued Appropriatene ogram 1 Density nus. Continue to make information available on the density bonus program through brochures and the City website throughout the planning period. The City continued to implement this program. No requests for density bonus were submitted. Most new units in Hermosa Beach are typically small 1-4 replacement units. For the 6th cycle 2021-2029, larger sites identified for housing are along the City’s commercial corridors, including small parcels under the same ownership that could be consolidated. The City has a lot consolidation program that provides increased density for consolidated lots. Ongoing and included in the Housing Element. ogram 2 Housing es Database. The City will ensure that adequate sites are available to accommodate its new housing need for the 2014-2021 planning period, and continue to maintain its comprehensive land use database as means to identify suitable sites for new residential development. This database provides zoning and other information for every parcel in the City, and includes information regarding underdeveloped and undeveloped parcels. The City continued to maintain a database of adequate sites to accommodate housing needs. This program should be revised to reflect the 6th cycle sites inventory. The City receives occasional inquiries from developers for some older, underutilized commercial sites. To be more proactive and encourage new residential development along the corridors, the program should provide a dedicated webpage with opportunity sites information and contacts to make the information more accessible to interested developers for 2021-2029 6th Cycle. Ongoing and revised to add dedicated webpage with opportunity sites information a contacts in July 2023. ogram 3 Mobile me Conservation. Provide for the ongoing maintenance and conservation of the Marine Land Mobile Home Park located at 531 Pier Avenue. The 60-space park provides housing for extremely-low-, very-low- and low-income households. The Hermosa Court Recreational Vehicle Park with 19 pads at 725 10th Street also provides transitional housing space for those persons or households in transition from an RV to apartment or home. The Mobile Home Park has obtained state funding to convert to a resident owned park. Conversion of the Marine Land Mobile Home Park to resident ownership was completed in 2013. This program should be continued. Income limits are verified for new buyers according to extremely-low, very-low and low-income restrictions and reviewed and approved for conformance by the Homeowners Board prior to purchase to maintain these affordable for-sale units. Completed. Review of this program indicates affordable housing is preserved through covenants and Homeowner b review. ogram 4 Code forcement. The Code Enforcement Program is responsible for enforcing those sections of the Municipal Code related to property maintenance, including zoning, property maintenance, illegal units, trash container regulations, construction without permits, and sign regulations. The Code Enforcement Officer assists and makes recommendations to other City departments, such as conducting inspections of business licenses, home occupation offenses, and obstructions in public right-of-way The Code Enforcement program was implemented. This program is effective and should be continued with a change in description. This description was provided before the program was implemented. The Program description should be revised to reflect actual activities and should specifically include housing stock preservation through nuisance maintenance cases and neighborhood preservation through response to neighbor complaints, in addition to response to residents asking about Fair Housing. Ongoing and revised to includ Code Enforcement housing preservation and neighborhoo preservation activities. Page 440 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-4 ame of Program Objective Status of Program Implementation Continued Appropriateness ram 5 Affordable sing Development each and stance. Investigate the feasibility of expanding CDBG funding and Section 8 rental vouchers to qualifying households. If the City is successful in obtaining increased CDBG funding and/or expanding Section 8 rental vouchers for residents, this information will be posted in the Community Center, on the City’s website, in handouts provided in the information kiosk in the City Hall lobby, and in the local library. Brochures will also be provided to local service clubs including the local “Meals on Wheels” program, local dial-a-ride service, the local recreation center, and emergency shelters in the area. The City continued to provide information in support of CDBG and Section 8 programs. No developers have expressed interest in pursuing affordable housing development. Hermosa Beach receives CDBG fund distribution through Los Angeles County Community Development Authority (LACDA) since it is a small city with a population of 19,614. During the 2013-2021 5th Cycle period the City has designated its $60,000-$63,000 annual funding for residential neighborhood sidewalks replacement. The City intends to continue use of CDBG funds for this neighborhood preservation purpose. This program should be continued and expanded to add Section 8 information to the City’s website with information for property owners to encourage participation and information for residents seeking properties available through Section 8 housing vouchers. It should be noted that new Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds, also distributed through LACDA, have been designated for Rental Assistance programs to help LA County residents, including Hermosa Beach residents, stay in their homes and avoid becoming at-risk of homelessness. Ongoing, revised and expanded information on City’s website by July 2023. ram 6 Fair sing. Provide assistance to local fair housing organizations to address complaints regarding housing discrimination within the City and provide counseling in landlord/tenant disputes. The City continued to promote fair housing. This program should be continued, revised and expanded to address Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) policies and the City’s AFFH analysis. The City should include Fair Housing information on its website, including the LA County LACDA and non-profit Housing Rights Center. Easy Fair Housing information and access will assist residents and allow City Staff, not just Code Enforcement, to answer these inquiries. Ongoing, revised and expanded information on City’s website by July 2023. Page 441 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-5 Name of Program Objective Status of Program Implementation Continued Appropriatene ogram 7 Zoning for ecial Needs and ordable Housing. Continue to monitor changes in state law regarding regulations related to persons with special needs and affordable housing. The City continued to monitor state law regarding special needs and affordable housing. New state laws will be addressed for special needs and affordable housing as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code update underway, expected to be considered for approval in July 2023. Ongoing and revised. State laws incorporated for Special Needs and Affordable Housing included with Housin Element rezoning and Comprehensive Zoning Code update expected to be approv by City Council in July 2023. ogram 8 Facilitate icient Use of Sites t Allow High-Density sidential velopment. Facilitate affordable housing development on sites that allow high-density residential development including reducing constraints posed by small lot sizes. The City continued to encourage affordable housing development; however, no applications have been submitted. This program is expanded through allowance of residential in commercial zones for mixed-use and 100% residential with affordable housing as part of the 6th cycle rezoning program and Comprehensive Zoning Code update underway and expected to be considered for approval in July 2023. Ongoing, revised and expand with introduction of mixed-use and 100% residential with affordable housing through Housing Element rezoning an Comprehensive Zoning Code update expected to be approv by City Council in July 2023. ogram 9 Sustainable using Development In 2013 the City embarked on a comprehensive update to the General Plan. One of the primary themes of the new General Plan will be community sustainability. As part of the General Plan update, state-of-the-art options to improve sustainability and energy conservation will be reviewed, and those that are appropriate for Hermosa Beach will be pursued. New initiatives related to residential development will be incorporated into the Housing Element, as appropriate. In 2017 the General Plan update was adopted. This program should be continued. This program description should be revised to include the General Plan Amendments underway, including the Housing Element, Safety Element, and Comprehensive Zoning Code update underway including necessary rezonings to meet the City’s RHNA allocation and expected to be considered in July 2023. Sustainability is prioritized throughout the 2017 General Plan and will be continued in the General Plan Amendments. The City also implements the State’s Green Building Code. EV charger and solar panel permits also are expedited for processing. General Plan adoption in 201 General Plan Amendments underway with prioritized sustainability throughout, including the Housing Elemen Safety Element, and Comprehensive Zoning Code update underway including necessary rezonings to meet City’s RHNA allocation and expected to be considered for approval in July 2023. Table A-2 Progress in Achieving Quantified Objectives City of Hermosa Beach 2014-2021 Program Category Quantified Objective Progress New Construction1 Extremely Low 1 - Very Low - - Low 1 - Moderate - 15 Above Moderate - 10 Total 2 25 Rehabilitation2 Extremely Low 10 10 Page 442 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix A – Evaluation Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 A-6 Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate - Total 10 Conservation3 Extremely Low 60 60 Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate - - Total 60 60 1 Quantified objective and progress for new construction reflect units built 2014-2021 2 Private repairs 3 Mobile Home Park and RV Park units Page 443 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-1 Appendix B Residential Land Inventory 1. Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) State law requires each city to include in its Housing Element an inventory of vacant parcels having the potential for residential development, or “underutilized” parcels with potential for additional development or redevelopment. The purpose of this inventory is to evaluate whether there is sufficient capacity, based on the General Plan, zoning and development standards to accommodate the City’s assigned share of regional growth needs as identified in the 2021-2029 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). This analysis represents an assessment of the City’s realistic development potential. Actual development will depend on the intentions of each property owner, market conditions and other factors. The methodology and assumptions for the residential land inventory are provided below. The City has been allocated a need of 558 units during the 2021-2029 projection period, which are distributed among the following income categories: Very-low income 232 units Low income 127 units Moderate income 106 units Above-moderate income 93 units Projected ADUs Pursuant to State law, the City may credit potential ADUs to the RHNA requirements by using the trends in ADU construction to estimate new production. Hermosa Beach had a slow start with ADU construction with the changes in State law. However construction of ADUs significantly increased over the last two years. The City’s five-year ADU records are: 2018 – 1 unit 2019 – 1 unit 2020 - 1 unit 2021 – 16 units 2022 – 14 units 2023 – 13 units Based on this data, the City has an average of 6.6 ADUs annually over the past five years. However, given the sharp rise in ADU activities in the last three years at the beginning of this RHNA cycle, the City anticipates an average of eight ADUs annually for 64 units over eight years. This projection assumes some tapering off of interest in later years. Page 444 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-2 SCAG conducted a regional analysis of existing ADU rents in April and June 2020. The analysis broke down Los Angeles County into two survey areas. The City of Hermosa Beach is located within in the LA County I study area. The analysis resulted in affordability assumptions for jurisdictions in this study area, that allocated 15 percent to extremely low income, 2 percent to very low income, 43 percent to low income households, 6 percent to moderate income, and 34 percent to above moderate income households. Based on the ADU rent survey conducted by SCAG, of the 64 ADUs projected to be built, 10 units will be for extremely low income households, one unit for very low income households, 28 for low income households, four for moderate income households and 21 units for above moderate income households. Remaining RHNA Accounting for the projected ADUs, the City has a remaining RHNA of 494 units. The City must identify adequate sites with appropriate density and development standards to accommodate this remaining RHNA. Table B-1 RHNA Status RHNA ADU Projection Remaining RHNA Extremely Low (<30%) 116 10 106 Very Low (31-50%) 116 1 115 Low (51-80%) 127 28 99 Moderate (81-120%) 106 4 102 Above moderate (120%+) 93 21 72 Total 558 64 494 Note: While RHNA does not separately identify an allocation for extremely low income households, State law required jurisdictions to estimate the projected housing needs of this income group. The acceptable methodology is to assume 50% of the very low income RHNA as extremely low income. 2. Availability of Sites For potential new units in a city’s land inventory, State law establishes affordability assumptions based on density. The “default” density for small metropolitan jurisdictions, including Hermosa Beach, is 20 units per acre8. This means that if the General Plan and zoning allow development at 20 units per acre or greater, these sites are deemed appropriate to accommodate housing for lower-income households. In Hermosa Beach, the following residential zoning districts allow multi-family development at densities greater than 20 units/acre: District Allowable Density R-2 24.9 units/acre R-2B 24.9 units/acre R-3 33 units/acre 8 Government Code §65583.2(c)(3)(B) Page 445 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-3 R-P 33 units/acre Also the C-1 commercial district allows mixed-use development at a density of 33 units/acre. The allowable densities in all of these districts are significantly greater than the state default density of 20 units/acre; therefore, they are considered suitable for accommodating the City’s lower-income housing need. However, the City has few vacant or underutilized sites in these districts to accommodate new housing. As a strategy to meeting the City’s RHNA obligations, the City proposes to allow residential and mixed use development in the C-2, C-3, SPA-7, SPA-8, SPA-11, and M-1 zones. A residential density of 25.1-33.0 units per acre will be permitted. 3. Redevelopment Trends in South Bay Throughout the South Bay region, redevelopment of existing underutilized commercial properties into residential and mixed use projects has become a significant trend. The impacts of COVID (such as accelerated trends of online shopping and remote working) have resulted in increased redevelopment of commercial properties into residential/mixed use projects. Table B-2 below provides a sample of recycling underutilized commercial properties in the South Bay region. These uses being redeveloped in the South Bay region are similar to the existing uses of sites with redevelopment potential in Hermosa Beach (selection Criteria: d). Table B-2 Redevelopment Trends in South Bay Community Location/Project Prior Uses Redevelopment Redondo Beach South Bay Galleria Shopping mall Infilling existing parking areas with 650 residential units Redondo Beach Alcast Foundry RV parking and truck storage Consolidation of six parcels for development of 36 townhomes Rolling Hills Estates 927 Deep Valley Drive Medical office Demolition of existing office building to construct 75 units Rolling Hills Estates Peninsula Pointe Office Conversion of an office building into an 80-unit residential care facility El Segundo Pacific Coast Commons Excess parking for Fairfield Inn and Suites and Aloft Hotel 263 units and 11252 square feet of retail Hermosa Beach 2700 Manhattan Ave Restaurant and two units Commercial space and three residential units Manhattan Beach Verandas Verandas Beach House – an event venue 79 housing units Manhattan Beach 1701-1707 Artesia Closed antique shop and single-family home 14 housing units Torrance 18045 Western Avenue Truck storage and auto-related uses Mixed use project with 32 housing units Torrance 18080-18090 Prairie Ave Single-family home, store, and church 24 townhomes Page 446 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-4 Lomita 2457 Lomita Blvd. Equipment rental yard 220 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments Prior to the rezoning in October 2023, limited opportunities existed in Hermosa Beach for multi-family and mixed use development. Therefore, the City was not able to use built projects to demonstrate the characteristics of sites with redevelopment potential. However, as the City was going through the public outreach process for the rezoning, multiple property owners/developers have expressed interest in redeveloping their properties. The characteristics of these properties can be used as proxies for selecting other sites with near-term redevelopment potential. Specifically, characteristics of sites with existing are presented in Table B-3. Table B-3 Characteristics of Sites with Development Interests Parcel Existing Use Developer/ Property Owner Interest FAR ILR Year Built Height 4186-026-804 4186-026-806 4186-026-801 4186-026-805 4186-026-800 Utility switching station/commercial parking Adaptive reuse of existing buildings to incorporate residential units 1.0 NA NA 2 4185-017-015 4185-017-014 Multi-tenant commercial and commercial parking Infilling site to incorporate residential units 1.0 0.34 1964 1 4183-016-028 4183-016-029 4183-016-040 4183-016-033 4182-019-001 4182-019-002 4182-019-003 4183-016-011 4183-016-012 4183-016-035 4183-016-036 4183-016-037 4183-016-038 4183-016-039 4183-023-022 Religious facility, existing residential units, and parking Infilling site to incorporate additional residential units 0.5 0.56 1923-1968 Average 1 4183-018-013 4183-018-015 Multi-tenant commercial Complete redevelopment into residential uses 0.6 0.57 1957-1963 1 and 2 4183-018-003 Multi-tenant commercial Incorporating residential units into existing use 0.6 0.38 1955 1 4183-018-002 Personal services Incorporating residential units into existing use 0.5 0.42 1945 2 4186-012-014 Abandoned auto repair Complete redevelopment into residential uses 0.4 0.28 1945 1 Page 447 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-5 Parcel Existing Use Developer/ Property Owner Interest FAR ILR Year Built Height 4186-031-001 4186-031-002 4186-031-003 4186-031-036 Auto-related use Complete redevelopment into residential uses 1.03 0.15 1955 Mostly parking 4185-002-007 4185-002-014 Retail Complete redevelopment into residential uses 0.14 0.29 1952 1 and 2 Range 0.14 – 1.03 0.15-0.57 1923-1968 1-2 Average 0.64 0.37 4. Identification of Parcels The City has been in discussions with several property owners who have expressed interest in redeveloping their properties for residential or mixed use development. In addition, the City has identified sites that are underutilized and possess characteristics that are consistent with sites where owners have expressed interest in redevelopment or with sites that have been redeveloped or proposed for redevelopment in the South Bay region. These properties are described in detail in Table B-5 (Sites Identified for Rezoning). Sites are included in the inventory if they meet a, b, OR c: a. Owner or developer interest b. Vacant land c. Vacated building or high vacancy For sites not meeting any of the factors above, they are included in the inventory if they meet at least three of the following five factors: d. Uses are consistent with uses that are being redeveloped in the region, as shown in Table B-2. These uses include: retail, office, auto-related uses, parking lots, etc. Regionally, these uses are being redeveloped as, or infilled to incorporate residential uses. e. Existing FAR: Minimal structures or improvements on site, such as parking lots, typically have low floor area ratios. However, among the properties with developer/property owner interest for redevelopment, the existing site average FAR can be as high as 1.03, with an average FAR of 0.64. This analysis uses a threshold of 0.70 (see Table B-3). f. Low improvement to land ratio (ILR): Among properties with developer/owner interest for redevelopment, the site average ILRs range from 0.15 to 0.57, with an average of 0.37. The threshold used in this analysis is 0.40. g. Age of structures: Because the City has not seen any commercial development during the last few decades, there are few post-1990 Page 448 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-6 commercial properties in the City. Hermosa Beach sites inventory parcels with property owner and developer interests show a wide range of age. The majority of sites identified for the RHNA were built between 1940 and 1980, only seven parcels have structures built in the 1980s. In fact, five parcels were built in 1981. This analysis uses a threshold year of 1990 for several reasons: 1. Buildings constructed prior to 1990 are typically not compliant with accessibility/ADA requirements. An important fact is that virtually no properties have gone through substantial improvements that would trigger a building permit and therefore reassessment post 1990. This means the majority of these properties are at least 40-50 years of age with outdated systems and infrastructure. Any major renovation would require the buildings be brought up to code, which may be cost prohibitive and physically not feasible. 2. Buildings constructed prior to 1990 may contain asbestos and buildings constructed prior to 1980 may contain lead-based paint. Abatement of these toxic substances can be costly and may defer significant property renovations. 3. For commercial uses, especially retail, 20 years of age is considered outdated as retail is volatile and often reflects market trends. 4. In the nearby City of Manhattan Beach, properties with structures as young as 10 years old (e.g. the Residence Inn site) have developer interest for redevelopment. Similarly in the City of Redondo Beach, the North Kingsdale site where the developer actively acquired commercial properties for consolidation and redevelopment, existing buildings were all constructed during the 1980s and 1990s. Another site in Redondo Beach with developer interest in the Vons site, which was constructed in 1993. h. Height: Most parcels are developed with single-story structures or used as surface parking. The City’s height limits are 30-35 feet (depending on zones), which can accommodate a three-story building. Many commercial and residential buildings in the City along Pacific Coast Highway are three-story buildings. In the City’s SPA-11 and M1, however, the height limit was restricted to two stories. This restriction has been removed as part of the October 2023 Zoning Ordinance update. Therefore, the majority of the parcels in the sites inventory can significantly intensify with redevelopment. Among properties with expressed developer/ property owner interests, many contain two-story structures. These include 555 Pier, 411 Pier, 700 PCH, and 1706 PCH. The majority of the properties contain surface parking and a combination of single-story and two-story structures. In most cases, the two-story structures occupy only a very small footprint of the site. Therefore, the existing height being mostly single-story is used as a factor for potential redevelopment. Page 449 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-7 Table B-5 provides values for existing FAR, improvement to land value ratio (ILR), age of structure, and height of structures. For parcels that belong to the same grouping, these values are averaged for the group. Only one site – Site #7 – with a capacity for four moderate income units, does not meet at least three factors. It is included in the sites inventory because it is located in a stretch of the commercial corridor that is experiencing transition and the existing use (office) can be converted or redeveloped to incorporate a mixed use development. However, this site is not critical to the City’s ability in meeting its RHNA. While it is included in the sites inventory and has been rezoned, it is excluded in the summary of capacity for meeting the RHNA. 2. Sites Inventory Table B-4 summarizes the City’s inventory of sites compared to the RHNA, while potential vacant and underutilized sites for residential development are listed in Tables B-2 and B-3, respectively. The City’s current inventory of sites does not have adequate capacity to fully accommodate the RHNA allocation for the planning period. Therefore, as required by State law9 Program 9 in the Housing Policy Plan includes a commitment to process zoning amendments for sufficient sites to accommodate the shortfall. Sites to be rezoned are identified in Table B-5. Figure B-1 illustrates the location of these parcels identified for rezoning. Table B-4 Land Inventory Summary vs. RHNA Income Category Total VL Low Mod Above RHNA (2021-2029) 232 127 106 93 558 Accessory dwelling units 11 28 4 21 64 Remaining RHNA 221 99 102 72 494 Sites Inventory (Table B-5) 353 171 80 604 % Buffer Above Remaining RHNA 10% 68% 11% 22% Source: Hermosa Beach Community Development Dept., 2023 Small Parcels vs. Small Sites Parcels are identified by the site/area number. Many parcels are contiguous and owned by the same owners. These parcels are grouped into sites. No small sites (less than 0.5 acre) are used to meet the City’s lower income RHNA. Only contiguous parcels that are owned by no more than two property owners and can consolidate into a site larger than 0.5 acre (and more than 16 units based on minimum density) are used to fulfill lower income RHNA obligations. These parcels are considered a site because they are generally in the same condition and developed with similar intensity and uses. Combining these parcels will allow for improved site planning given the site shape and access. 9 Government Code Sec. 65583.2(h) Page 450 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-8 Discussions with developers in the region indicate consolidation of parcels involving two to three property owners are typical given the urbanized character and historical subdivision patterns in Southern California. Contiguous parcels with multiple owners are grouped but not used for lower income RHNA. These parcels can be developed individually; lot consolidation is not necessary to develop market-rate housing. These parcels are grouped because they can form regularly shaped lots that can offer potential for improved site planning and access. For example, Site 28 is comprised of six parcels owned by two property owners, with one owning just one parcel. But even this parcel (0.46 acre) is adequate to accommodate a small to medium size townhome project. It does not require consolidating to achieve the allowable number of units or be feasible for a market rate project. The City received expressions of interest from property owners in being involved in the City’s Housing Element. One particular area is in the City’s Upper Pier area, a two-block stretch of the downtown. Sites 3 through 9 are located in this area. All include contiguous parcels between 0.7 acre and 0.23 acre. • Site 3 includes 1 parcel • Site 4 includes 12 parcels • Site 5 includes 2 parcels • Site 6 includes 2 parcels • Site 7 includes 1 parcel • Site 8 includes 3 parcels These sites are located in the SPA-11 zoning area, which is intended to maintain a downtown scale and feel. Through the City’s Economic Development efforts, the property owners identified this area as being ripe for redevelopment into a mixed-use area. This contemplates retaining ground floor storefronts, but adding residential units to commercial properties to form mixed use developments. The Sites Inventory took this into consideration when identifying this area as contributing towards the Moderate and Above-Moderate RHNA. These properties are developable individually or as part of a lot consolidation. Furthermore, many property owners in this area have collaborative relationships given their common experiences with operating property downtown. This increases the potential for lot consolidation as compared to many other areas. Realistic Capacity Hermosa Beach is completely developed; there are no recent examples of large-scale housing or mixed-use development in the city. There is virtually no vacant multi-family land remaining. Until 2023, mixed-use development is only allowed in the C-1 zone. Given the limited opportunities, no development application for any type of development was filed between 2019 and 2023. In October 2023, the City amended the Zoning Code to allow housing and mixed-use development in portions of C-2, C-3, SPA-7, SPA-8, SPA-11, M-1 and PF zones via an Overlay to implement the Housing Element RHNA sites. The rezoning covers an area that is larger than the RHNA sites to avoid spot zoning. Development interests expressed on these RHNA sites are all for housing and mixed use only. Based on the lack Page 451 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-9 of 100% nonresidential development over the past three to four years, the City expects the new opportunities offered by the rezoning will begin to convert commercial uses into housing/mixed use development, such as in the neighboring Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Lawndale. The densities are allowed on rezoned sites (maximum density at 33 and 50 units/acre) would create a substantial financial incentive for redevelopment. Due to extremely high land values, developers are likely to maximize yields on these properties. Also, the trend of redevelopment in the South Bay area is robust, introducing residential uses into existing commercial corridors. However, as a conservative strategy, other than the City-owned properties, capacity at all identified parcels are estimated based on minimum density of 25.1 units per acre for RH or 22 units per acre for the new R2A. Infrastructure (including sufficient water, sewer, and dry utilities) for affordable housing development is not a constraint. City-owned Sites City-owned sites are expected to be long-term leases for housing rental properties. If any City-owned site is sold, it will be in compliance of the Surplus Lands Act. The City is in an early stage of analyzing of the City-owned property for potential redevelopment. Upon City Council approval, a Request For Proposals (RFP) would be issued for a development partner for a public-private partnership to creatively redevelop city-owned properties to better meet the City’s needs and achieve affordable multi-family and senior housing. It is anticipated that the City would develop the public-private partnership RFP in 2024, complete design work, environmental review, and associated approvals in 2024/2025, with construction to begin in the 2026/2027 period. Existing Uses as Impediments to Redevelopment The properties included in the sites inventory are mostly independently owned. There are no major anchor stores included in the sites inventory. Therefore, redevelopment of properties in the sites inventory typically would not involve corporate strategic planning. Typically, commercial properties have leases that are at least one year but many are medium length between three and five years. Therefore, leases are not likely to constitute a major impediment to redevelopment during the eight-year planning period. Only larger tenants may have longer lease terms (five to ten years). However, no major tenants are included in the sites inventory. Ten of the 28 sites identified have expressed interest for redevelopment, indicating existing uses on these sites are not likely to impede redevelopment. In addition, three sites (Sites 12, 13, and 23) have high vacancies in recent years. The Overlay created as part of this Housing Element update is presenting the property owners a financially viable alternative that was not available to them before. Furthermore, several sites with expressed interest for redevelopment are contemplating adaptive reuse and infilling parking space or open areas on site with residential uses. These development concepts can replace the nonviable uses on site without displacing the existing uses. Throughout California, many commercial and shopping centers are being reimagined utilizing such strategies. Therefore, existing uses are not expected to impede the introduction of residential units on site. A nearby example is South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. The shopping center has already been approved for reconfiguration of Page 452 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-10 existing buildings and uses to add residential units on site. Therefore, existing uses on these sites are not expected to impede the incorporation of housing on these sites. Site 13 can be reimagined with infill housing on site. All the sites included in the inventory are developed with existing uses that are experiencing redevelopment in region. These include retail, office, auto-related, parking, and warehousing/storage uses. A self-storage facility in Carson is being marketed for sale with the potential for housing. This can be similar to Site 26 in this Housing Element. St. Cross Sites The St. Cross church site consists of 15 parcels comprising approximately 2.2 acres developed with a church sanctuary and administrative offices, education building, 18 residential units, and surface parking lots. The church seeks to add housing units on site. The church has rented units to homeless veterans, refugees, and formerly to a women’s shelter, and accommodated workforce housing. St. Cross Church wrote a letter of support for Housing Element. The Housing Element evaluated existing uses on proposed properties for the Sites Inventory. The church expressed interest in furthering the existing mission of providing affordable housing to members of the community in need. The feasibility of development is supported by the owner of St. Cross, who has expressed the desire to add to the existing housing uses on the property. The City has evaluated the property and determined that existing uses will not impede the development of housing, and that existing uses have already set the stage for additional similar uses. The St. Cross church site is located in an established residential neighborhood with single- and multi-family homes. The neighborhood includes properties occupied by long-tenured residents and properties recently acquired for redevelopment. Due to its potential for ocean views, the neighborhood is highly desirable from a real estate standpoint. The trend in the neighborhood has been demolition of smaller homes for large single-family homes, often on R-2-zoned lots. The inclusion of the St. Cross church in the City’s Housing Element, and rezoning to accommodate the Housing Element Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation, raised substantial neighborhood concerns. The City received a multitude of comments during the Housing Element adoption process, and altered the plan for the St. Cross site, lowering the RHNA densities from 33 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) to 25 du/ac, with a minimum of 22 dwelling units per acre. The 22 du/ac supports the Sites Inventory indication that the St. Cross site, can be developed with 44 units. The 15 parcels comprising the St. Cross church site form Site 1 and 2, separated by a portion of an alley and a one-block length of 19th Street that provides access to both the church site and other properties. The St. Cross church site is developed with a church sanctuary and administrative offices, education building, 18 residential units (with about 7,000 sq. ft. of 2-story construction), and surface parking lots. Assuming that the church sanctuary and administration building is retained, there is approximately 93,500 square feet (2.1 acres) of land area (based on an aerial map measurement). Page 453 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-11 Site 1 amounts to approximately 9,500 square feet and Site 2 (deducting the church sanctuary and administrative offices) amounts to approximately 84,000 square feet of land area. The rest of the site is underdeveloped, consisting of a substantial parking lot and small residential structures. Site 1 Site 2 Page 454 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-12 There is potential for consolidating and redeveloping residential projects to the height limit of 30 feet, which allows 2 or 3 stories depending on the roof pitch. While there have not been official development plans submitted, residential development to 22 dwelling units per acre is achievable by the following methods (in no particular order): • Building additional residential units on the underdeveloped areas, such as parking lots or redundant driveways • Second-story additions or expansions to existing residential structures to accommodate more units. • Lot consolidation / reconfiguration of separate parcels to accommodate construction of attached residential uses. • Conversion of portions of existing structures, like the education building, to include residential uses. • Use of density bonus provisions to accommodate additional units or waivers and concessions of development standards. There have been many townhome developments of similar density per acre in the region developed on parking lots or portions of underutilized sites. There are examples of residential developments that can be accommodated on the available land area using the above- mentioned methodology. Some include the following. 1) Example: A 3-story, 32-unit project (all two- or three-bedroom units, ranging from 1,000 square feet to 1,680 square feet) was recently approved in the City of Long Beach on a site of 44,153 square feet (1.01 acre). (This is a slightly larger scale development than the scale found in the St. Cross church site) 2) Example: A 2-story, 24-unit residential townhome project (all two-bedroom units) was approved in January 2021 in the City of Torrance on a site of about 43,560 square feet (1 acre), on the former site of a church. (This is comparable scale to the housing on the St. Cross church site). 3) Example: A 3-story 48-unit market-rate residential development (all three- and four- bedroom units, ranging from 1,724 to 2,252 square feet) is under construction in the City of Torrance on a site of 2.5 acres on a former church parking lot. The project retained the church sanctuary. (This is a larger scale development than the scale found in the St. Cross church site) 4) Example: A 2-story 86-unit senior living facility was approved on a 2.65-acre former parking lot in the City of Long Beach. (This is a larger site than the St. Cross church site, but has smaller units for seniors which is more consistent with the St. Cross church site scale). 5) Example: A 3-story, 22-unit townhome development (studios to 4 bedrooms) was approved in the City of Gardena a 0.72-acre lot, using a density bonus that added 4 units. (This is a smaller site than the St. Cross church site, but would be scalable). Page 455 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-13 4. Availability of Infrastructure Water Hermosa Beach is located in the California Water Service Company’s (Cal Water) Hermosa-Redondo District. The PLAN Hermosa EIR evaluated the potential impacts of development on water supply and concluded that there was sufficient capacity to serve this increase in demand. The PLAN Hermosa EIR also concluded that existing water treatment infrastructure was sufficient to accommodate development anticipated under the PLAN Hermosa. Improvements under the proposed projects could require replacement with larger diameter pipes if needed. Potential environmental impacts that could result from pipeline improvements would be project specific and are generally limited to upgrades within the project frontage. New or expanded local water distribution facilities would require permitting and review in accordance with CEQA, which would ensure environmental impacts are disclosed and addressed in the environmental analysis. The Hosing Element program changes would generate approximately 600 additional residents compared to what was evaluated in the PLAN Hermosa, but 1,000 fewer jobs and workers and therefore is similar to the amount of development assumed in the PLAN Hermosa EIR. Moreover, new construction implemented under the Project would be required to implement water conservation components of the Building Code to reduce potable water demand. Therefore, no further impact to these services and facilities are anticipated. Therefore, sufficient water is available to serve the RHNA anticipated units. Sewer The City of Hermosa Beach provides wastewater collection services in the City. The effluent collected by sewer lines is discharged into the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (LACSD) trunk lines. The LACSD trunk lines flow to the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP), located in Carson. The JWPCP is one of the largest wastewater plants in the world and is the largest of the LACSD wastewater treatment plants. The PLAN Hermosa EIR evaluated the potential impacts of new development on sewer capacity and concluded that there was sufficient capacity to serve this increase in demand. The Housing Element program changes could generate approximately 600 additional residents compared to what was evaluated in the PLAN Hermosa, but 1,000 fewer jobs and workers. Therefore, it is similar to the amount of development assumed in the PLAN Hermosa EIR and no further impact to these services and facilities are anticipated as sufficient sewer service is available to serve the RHNA anticipated units. Page 456 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-14 Table B-5 Sites Inventory Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 10 552 11th Place 4187-020-907 PF Public Facilities M-1 Light Manufacturing PF Public Facility 34 50 1.00 Self-Storage - 25 25 - 50 FAR: 0.0 ILR: 0 Year Built: NA Height: 1 This city-owned property currently has a month-to-month lease for a public storage facility. It is surrounded on two sides by medium density housing. City is currently working with a real estate development analysis firm to determine potential public-private-partnership for housing development, including affordable housing. Proposed General Plan and Public Facility zoning is 34-50 units per acre, for a total yield of 50 units. Potential RFP in 2025 and construction in 2026. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g, h Y City of HB 11 710 Pier Avenue 4187-024-902 PF Public Facilities O-S Open Space PF Public Facility 34 50 1.00 Community Center 30 20 - - 50 FAR: 0.0 ILR: 0 Year Built: NA Height: Mostly unoccupied land with only 16% of site with a 2-story building This city-owned community center property is currently under study by a real estate development analysis firm to determine potential public-private-partnership for senior affordable housing development of up to 50 units. This site is ideal for senior housing due to smaller units, reduced parking needs, services offered at community center, available onsite parking and proximity to PCH bus transportation and grocery/drug stores directly across Pier Avenue. Y City of HB Page 457 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-15 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total Proposed General Plan and Public Facility zoning will be changed to 34-50 units per acre, for a total yield of 50 units. Potential RFP in 2024 and construction in 2026 or 2027. The Community Center building is two stories and designated historic, and occupies 0.75 acre of the site. The rest of the site is developed with surface parking, lawn area, and tennis courts that could be reconfigured or redeveloped to accommodate potential residential development. The Sites Inventory list this as one (1) acre, but there are actually 3.75 acres of space that is not currently occupied by any building. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g, h 28 911 1st Street 4186-026-047 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.46 Commercial Parking - - - 12 12 FAR: 0.0 ILR: 0 Year Built: NA Height: 0 Currently zoned commercial, this vacant former parking lot site is surrounded on three sides by low-to-medium density residential. The owner is interested in developing 12 for-sale units, likely at the moderate and above-moderate income levels. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g, h Y 1ST STREET PARTNERS LLC C/O LUIGI SCHIAPPA DEVELOPMENT 28 102 PCH 4186-026-804 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.4 Utility Switching Station - - 5 5 10 FAR: 1.0 ILR: NA Year Built: NA Height: 2 Built in 1975, this telephone/ internet utility structure and supporting parking lots once served hundreds of employees and included Y GTE CALIF INC SBE 201-19-874B PAR 5 6PTS 28 102 PCH 4186-026-806 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.2 Utility Switching Station - - 5 - 5 28 102 PCH 4186-026-801 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.1 Utility Switching Station - - 3 - 3 28 102 PCH 4186-026-805 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.09 Utility Switching Station - - 3 - 3 Page 458 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-16 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 28 1st Street and PCH 4186-026-800 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.5 Commercial Parking - - 6 7 13 a credit union, cafeteria, executive offices, technician desks and large number of phone operator desks. The building currently houses telephone/internet equipment in approximately 20% of the building with only a handful of employees. The owner has recently approached the City to discuss adaptive reuse of this Art Deco building, with equipment consolidation and introduction of housing uses. At least two affordable housing developers have expressed interest in working with the property owner to convert a portion of the building into residential units. Of 1.49 acres, about 0.62 acre (27,000 sq. ft.) is a surface parking lot. An existing building with a footprint of about 0.85 acres (37,000 sq. ft.) A 20,000 square-foot portion of the building is 2 stories tall and currently vacant. There is potential for conversion to residential use. This building is 80% vacant and only has telecommunications switching equipment inside. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g 19 1103 Aviation Boulevard 4185-017-015 GC Gateway C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 1.3 Multi-tenant Commercial 24 8 - - 32 FAR: 1.0 ILR: 0.34 Year Built: 1964 Height: 0 and 1 Older 1975 commercial site with multiple tenant retail. Developer inquired about adding residential uses to commercial property. Low density residential is adjacent to the rear of the property. These parcels are currently functioning as an integral site. Y KENNARD,BARBARA S TR BARBARA S KENNARD TRUST AND HOROWITZ,RALPH TR HOROWITZ TRUST 19 1209 Aviation Boulevard 4185-017-014 GC Gateway C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.5 Commercial Parking 6 5 - - 11 Y SELECTIVE API ONE LLC Page 459 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-17 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total Factors for Selection: a, d, f, g, h 19 1062 AVIATION 4186-001-008 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.12 Retail - Nursery - - 3 - 3 FAR: 0.7 ILR: 0.11 Year Built: 1964 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h - MARIE SOLYMOSI 19 1062 AVIATION 4186-001-007 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.11 Retail - Nursery - - 2 - 2 2 1732 Monterey Boulevard 4183-016-028 MD Medium Density/ No Change R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.07 1 Unit - 1 - - 1 FAR: 0.5 ILR: 0.56 Year Built: 1923-1968 Height: Average 1 (5 0-story, 4 1-story, 6 2-story) The St. Cross church site consists of 15 parcels, developed with a church sanctuary and administrative offices, education building (24,000 sq. ft. footprint), 18 residential units (with about 7,000 sq. ft. of 2-story construction), and surface parking lots. The surface parking areas and underdeveloped properties on the site create potential for additional residential units. These parcels are currently functioning as one campus. Leaders at St. Cross Church reached out the City to explore ways to add additional units to their property portfolio, which includes 15 lots with historic church, 18 existing units and parking lots. The church seeks to add housing units for the dual purpose of providing affordable housing to the community and market rate units to help offset costs for affordable units. The church has rented units to homeless veterans, refugees, and formerly to a women’s shelter. Y RECTOR, WARDENS AND VESTRYMEMBERS ST CROSS PARISH HERMOSA BEACH 2 1736 Monterey Boulevard 4183-016-029 MD Medium Density/ No Change R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.07 1 Unit - 1 - - 1 2 1818 Monterey Boulevard 4183-016-040 MD Medium Density/ No Change R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 1.2 Religious Institution 27 - - - 27 2 302 19th Street 4183-016-033 MD Medium Density/ No Change R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.07 5 Units and Wireless Comm. Site - - - - - 1 1900 Monterey Boulevard 4182-019-001 MD Medium Density/ No Change R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.08 3 Units - - - - - 1 1908 Monterey Boulevard 4182-019-002 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.06 Private Parking Lot 1 1 - - 2 1 1914 Monterey Boulevard 4182-019-003 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.06 2 units - - - - - 2 1718 Loma Drive 4183-016-011 MD Medium Density/ MD Medium Density R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.06 2 Units - - - - - 2 1722 Loma Drive 4183-016-012 MD Medium Density/ MD Medium Density R-2 Two Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.06 1 Unit - 1 - - 1 Page 460 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-18 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 2 1730 Loma Drive 4183-016-035 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.1 1 Unit 1 1 - - 2 It is recommended to explore options to help add affordable units, including consideration of SROs or a Planned Unit Development (PUD). St. Cross Church wrote a letter of support for Housing Element recommending RHD zoning. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, g, h 2 1734 Loma Drive 4183-016-036 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.1 2 Units - 1 - - 1 2 Loma Drive and 19th Street 4183-016-037 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.09 Private Parking Lot 1 1 - - 2 2 Loma Drive and 19th Street 4183-016-038 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.1 Private Parking Lot 1 2 - - 3 2 1854 Loma Drive 4183-016-039 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.1 Private Parking Lot 1 2 - - 3 2 1902 Loma Drive 4183-023-022 LD Low Density/ MD Medium Density R-1 Single-Family Residential R-2A Medium Density Residential (22) 22 25 0.1 Private Parking Lot 1 2 - - 3 5 565 Pier Avenue 4183-018-013 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.24 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 3 3 6 FAR: 0.6 ILR: 0.57 Year Built: 1957-1963 Height: Mostly 1 This 32,000 sq. ft. site is developed with about 16,000 sq. ft. of building footprint. A 7,600 sq. ft. portion (0.037 acre) of the building is currently two stories. Property owner communicated to staff regarding interest in redevelopment. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, g, h Y 555 PIER AVENUE LLC C/O RIVIERA CENTER MGMT CO 5 555 Pier Avenue 4183-018-015 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.49 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 6 6 12 Page 461 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-19 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 4 517 Pier Avenue 4183-018-018 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Offices - - - 1 1 FAR: 0.6 ILR: 0.57 Year Built: 1957-1963 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, g, h - WRAY,RICHARD AND DOLORES TRS WRAY FAMILY TRUST 4 513 Pier Avenue 4183-018-017 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Offices - - - 1 1 FAR: 0.7 ILR: 0.37 Year Built: 1939-1957 Height: Mostly 1 (8 1-story and 1 2-story) These parcels are all being accessed from Oak Street behind the buildings with no individual driveways. Shared access is conducive to consolidation. Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h - BAKER AND BURTON 4 509 Pier Avenue 4183-018-016 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Multi-tenant Commercial - - - 1 1 - WWS PIER LLC 4 507 Pier Avenue 4183-018-007 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Multi-tenant Commercial - - - 1 1 - REFOUA LLC 4 445 Pier Avenue 4183-018-006 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Multi-tenant Commercial - - - 1 1 4 433 Pier Avenue 4183-018-005 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Restaurant - - - 1 1 4 425 Pier Avenue 4183-018-004 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Multi-tenant Commercial - - - 1 1 - CAPALDI, DINO AND LEA TRS D AND L CAPALDI TRUST 4 405 Pier Avenue 4183-018-001 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Personal Services - - - 1 1 - DANESHMAND, MEHDI K AND ROSA TRS DANESHMAND FAMILY TRUST 4 337 Pier Avenue 4183-018-026 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.08 Restaurant - - 2 - 2 - SACKLEY,STUART H TR SACKLEY FAMILY TRUST 4 321 Pier Avenue 4183-017-025 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.17 Personal Service ground floor and residential on second floor - - 4 - 4 - HB 321 PIER AVE LLC 4 419 Pier Avenue 4183-018-003 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.05 Multi-tenant Commercial - - - 1 1 FAR: 0.6 ILR: 0.38 Year Built: 1955 Height: 1 Y 419 PIER AVENUE LLC Page 462 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-20 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total Owner provided preliminary plans for 4 residential units on 2nd and 3rd floor. Currently zoned commercial only. Zoning development standards to be determined with residential standards. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g, h 4 411 Pier Avenue 4183-018-002 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.07 Personal Services - - - 1 1 FAR: 0.5 ILR: 0.42 Year Built: 1945 Height: 1 Owner interested in adding small residential units on 2nd and 3rd floors. Factors for Selection: a, d, e, f, g, h Y AESTHETIC HORIZONS INC C/O JONATHAN DAVID 7 338 Pier Avenue 4187-011-054 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.17 Office - - 4 - 4 FAR: 3.84 ILR: 1.65 Year Built: 2010 Height: 2 While this parcel appears newer, it is located between blocks of parcels that exhibit potential for conversion into mixed use development. Office buildings also often have higher FAR and ILR. However, with increased remoting working, this site can present opportunity for redevelopment. This is included only as a RHNA buffer site and is not needed to accommodate the City’s moderate income RHNA. Factors for Selection: b, d - BLAKE HOLDINGS LLC C/O DAVID MCGOVERN 8 400 Pier Avenue 4187-019-037 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.21 Offices - - 5 - 5 FAR: 1.0 ILR: 0.60 Year Built: 1915-2010 Height: Primarily 1 (2 1-story and 1 2-story) Potential for office conversion. - BLAKE HOLDINGS LLC C/O DAVID MCGOVERN 8 420 Pier Avenue 4187-019-003 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.11 Restaurant - - 2 - 2 - Page 463 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-21 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 8 422 Pier Avenue 4187-019-022 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.23 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 5 - 5 Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h PIER PROPERTIES LLC 9 506 Pier Avenue 4187-020-020 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.1 Offices - - 1 - 1 FAR: 1.0 ILR: 0.27 Age of Structure: 1925-1966 Height: Average 1 (1 0-story, 1 1-story, 1 2-story) Potential for office conversion. Factors for Selection: d, f, g, h - SAILFISH HOLDINGS LLC 9 514 Pier Avenue 4187-020-032 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.1 Private Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 - REDDY, DAMODER P AND SOUMITRI TRS PATI FAMILY TRUST 9 526 Pier Avenue 4187-020-017 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.08 Retail Business - - 2 - 2 3 301 Pier Avenue 4183-017-001 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.19 Retail Business - - 5 - 5 FAR: 0.6 ILR: 0.87 Year Built: 1959 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, g, h - SANDY FEET LLC C/O DONALD ENGLISH 6 308 Pier Avenue 4187-011-012 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.09 Retail Business - - 2 - 2 FAR: 0.7 ILR: 1.0 Age of Structure: 1923-1944 Height: 1 Common ownership; currently functioning as one site. Factors for Selection: d, e, g, h - VISION HERMOSA 1 0 LLC 6 318 Pier Avenue 4187-011-013 CC Community SPA-11 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.11 Retail Business and Residential - - 2 - 2 18 1214 Owosso Avenue 4185-015-021 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.1 1 Unit - - 3 - 3 FAR: 0.1 ILR: 0.16 Year Built: 1923 Height: 1 Common ownership; currently functioning as one site. Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h - CASNER,CRAIG 18 1055 Aviation Boulevard 4185-015-024 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.05 Vacant Land - - 1 - 1 26 530 6th Street 4188-018-028 CI Light Industrial M-1 Light Manufacturing 25.1 33 0.33 Self-Storage - 4 4 - 8 FAR: 1.4 ILR: 0.97 - HUNT, PRISCILLA TR Page 464 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-22 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 26 6th and Cypress (530 6th St.) 4188-018-027 CI Light Industrial M-1 Light Manufacturing 25.1 33 0.12 Self-Storage - 1 2 - 3 Year Built: 1946 Height: 2 2-story warehouse building with self-storage use in residential adjacent neighborhood. This is expected to be developed due to zoning changes now allowing residential development. Warehouse building existed in the 1950s when the freight line ran through town. The four parcels are under common ownership that function as a cohesive site with shared access. The property is located in the M1 zone where residential has never been permitted. Rezoning to allow residential uses in M1 will increase redevelopment potential. This rezoning is not comparable to past Housing Element programs, since there were no rezoning programs nor were non-residential sites contemplated at that point. As demonstrated in Table B-2 Redevelopment Trends in the South Bay, there are examples of storage facilities (RV parking, truck storage, equipment rental yard, etc) being converted to housing developments. There is currently also a self-storage site in Carson, within the South Bay, marketed for housing. Factors for Selection: d, f, g PRISCILLA HUNT TRUST C/O HUNT ENTERPRISES INC 26 Valley Drive (530 6th St.) 4188-018-031 CI Light Industrial M-1 Light Manufacturing 25.1 33 0.17 Self-Storage - 2 2 - 4 26 Valley Drive (530 6th St.) 4188-018-008 CI Light Industrial M-1 Light Manufacturing 25.1 33 0.05 Self-Storage - - 1 - 1 27 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Hwy 4186-025-029 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.08 Auto Repair - - 2 - 2 FAR: 0.4 ILR: 0.16 Year Built: 1905-1925 Height: <1 (2 0-story, 2 1-story) Common ownership; currently functioning as one site. - GRAND PROPERTY GROUP LLC 27 204 Pacific Coast Hwy 4186-025-028 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.15 Auto Repair - - 4 - 4 27 210 Pacific Coast Hwy 4186-025-027 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.08 Auto Repair - - 2 2 Page 465 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-23 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 27 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Hwy 4186-025-002 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.05 Auto Repair - - 1 - 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h 25 747 5th Street 4188-030-002 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 1 Auto Repair 20 5 - - 25 FAR: 0.4 ILR: 0.29 Year Built: 1923-1978 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h - SMILE LLC AND MARDIKIAN, GEORGE 25 715 5th Street 4188-030-001 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.37 Auto Repair/Fitness Center - - - 9 9 - FISHER, ANDREW AND ELIZABETH AND FISHER, ANDREW W 22 635 Pacific Coast Hwy 4187-032-027 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 1 Lumber Yard 20 5 - - 25 FAR: 0.2 ILR: 0.04 Year Built: 1988 Height: <1 (5 0-story, 1 1-story) Site 24 is part of Site 22 owned by the same party. Currently, the two sites function as an integral site. Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h - LEARNED, MICHAEL CO TR LEARNED TRUST 24 709 6th Street 4187-033-022 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.06 Parking Lot/Lumber Yard 1 1 - - 2 24 721 6th Street 4187-033-021 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.06 Parking Lot/Lumber Yard 1 1 - - 2 24 723 6th Street 4187-033-020 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.06 Parking Lot/Lumber Yard 1 1 - - 2 24 Pacific Coast Hwy and 6th Street 4187-033-019 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.06 Parking Lot/Lumber Yard 1 1 - - 2 24 725 6th Street 4187-033-018 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.06 Parking Lot/Lumber Yard 1 1 - - 2 23 600 Pacific Coast Highway 4186-013-019 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.36 Auto Repair 6 3 - - 9 FAR: 0.5 ILR: 0.32 Year Built: 1923-1978 Height: Average 1 (1 0-story, 1 1-story, 1 2-story) Site 23 is 0.86 acre, consisting of three parcels with two owners, currently functioning as a cohesive site with shared access, operating as interrelated auto businesses. If consolidated, the site would benefit from the City’s current lot consolidation allowances. Most of the site is automobile-related uses developed with only surface automobile storage/parking or single- - SMILE LLC 23 612 Pacific Coast Highway 4186-013-018 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.14 Fitness Studio 2 2 - - 4 23 620 Pacific Coast Highway 4186-013-064 SC Service SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.36 Car Rental Agency 6 3 - - 9 - NOOR ESTATE LLC Page 466 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-24 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total story automobile-related buildings. There is a two-story building with two small office suites above. (At least one office was vacant as of summer 2023). The two-story portion of the building is approximately 1,400 square feet. Factors for Selection: d, e, f, g, h 13 1100 Pacific Coast Highway 4185-011-039 GC Gateway C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.55 Retail Market 10 4 - 14 FAR: 0.7 ILR: 0.65 Year Built: 1977 Height: Average 1 (1 0-story, 1 2-story) This is a 2.8-acre shopping center with one owner and operating as a cohesive site and would need to be consolidated for shared access if redeveloped. About 0.9 acres are occupied by buildings, with the rest (almost two acres) being surface parking lot and undeveloped land. The site is developed with about 40,000 square feet of building area. All buildings are single story with the exception of one 7,500 square foot portion which is two-story. This two-story portion has been partially vacant for over a year. This indicates that there are no significant second-story encumbrances on the development of the site for mixed use or residential purposes. The 2.8 acre center comprises two parcels. One parcel is 0.55 acre, is coterminous with the footprint of one building and is entirely nestled (landlocked) in the 2.27 acre parcel. As such, the entire site already functions as one cohesive site with driveway access points and internal circulation. Y BACON, STEPHEN F CO TR ROGER E BACON DECD TRUST 13 1100 Pacific Coast Highway 4185-011-061 GC Gateway C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 2.27 Parking Lot/Pad Shops 30 6 5 16 57 Page 467 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-25 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total Factors for Selection: d, e, g, h 12 1601 Pacific Coast Highway 4185-011-061 GC Gateway C-2 Commercial SPA-8 25.1 33 1.92 Personal Services with office space 24 8 8 8 48 FAR: 3.7 ILR: 1.80 Year Built: 1988 Height: 0 Given the high vacancy and the reliance on one anchor (gym), there is a likelihood that residential may be a viable conversion. The building also has similar massing as other nearby multi-family residential buildings (like the adjacent one). This property has the potential to redevelop through use of internal conversion into residential. Factors for Selection: b, d, g, h - 1601 PCH LP C/O SHAOUL LEVY 14 900 AVIATION 4186-003-024 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.15 Retail - - 3 - 3 FAR: 0.8 ILR: 0.39 Year Built: 1940-1981 Height: <1 (6 0-story, 5 1-story, 1 2-story) These sites are under common ownership and is about 0.7 acres (30,000 sq ft). About 7,200 square feet of building footprint is two stories. Factors for Selection: d, f, g, h - EDDIE TALBOT TRUST 14 916 AVIATION 4186-003-030 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.21 Retail - - 5 - 5 14 950 AVIATION 4186-003-019 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.05 Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 14 950 AVIATION 4186-003-018 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.05 Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 14 950 AVIATION 4186-003-017 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.05 Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 14 950 AVIATION 4186-003-027 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.08 Parking Lot - - 2 - 2 14 950 AVIATION 4186-003-028 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.14 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 3 - 3 Page 468 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-26 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 15 1000 AVIATION 4186-002-020 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.07 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 1 - 1 15 1014/1016 AVIAITION 4186-002-013 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.03 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 1 - 1 15 1016 AVIAITION 4186-002-012 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.03 Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 15 1036 AVIATION 4186-002-011 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.03 Parking Lot - - 1 - 1 15 1036 AVIATION 4186-002-021 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.09 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 2 - 2 16 1021 AVIATION 4185-014-015 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.11 Multi-family - - 2 - 2 FAR: 0.4 ILR: 0.57 Year Built: 1947-1962 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: d, e, g, h - HBAVIATION LLC 16 1029 AVAITION 4185-014-015 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.11 Multi-family - - 2 - 2 16 1035 AVAIATION 4185-014-001 CC Community C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.17 Multi-tenant Commercial - - 4 - 4 29 824 1ST STREET 4186-031-102 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.13 Abandoned Office Condos - - 3 - 3 FAR: 0.9 ILR: 0.18 Year Built: 1979 Height: 1 Factors for Selection: c, d, f, g, h - KOCHDVPMT LLC 21 700 Pacific Coast Highway 4186-012-014 SC Service C-3 General and Highway Commercial 25.1 33 0.33 Abandoned Auto Repair - - 4 4 8 FAR: 0.4 ILR: 0.28 Year Built: 1945 Height: 1 Owner communicated to staff regarding interest in redevelopment. Factors for Selection: a. c, d, e, f, g, h Y LOWENSTEIN,JOSEPH R AND GAIL TRS LOWENSTEIN TRUST Page 469 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-27 Site/Area No. Address APN Existing/ Proposed GP Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Min. Den. Max. Den. Parcel Size (acres) Existing Use Capacity Based on Minimum Density Factors for Selection Owner/ Developer Interest Owners Very Low Low Mod Above Mod Total 30 8 N PACIFIC COAST HWY 4186-031-001 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.14 Auto Related 2 2 0 0 4 FAR: 1.03 ILR: 0.15 Year Built: 1955 Height: <1 (3 0-story, 1 1-story) Owner submitted a letter of interest for redevelopment. Factors for Selection: a, d, f, g, h Y 900 North PCH LLC c/o Peter Nolan 30 No Address 4186-031-002 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.14 Auto Related 1 2 0 0 3 30 18 N PACIFIC COAST HWY 4186-031-003 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.25 Auto Related 3 3 0 0 6 30 26 N PACIFIC COAST HWY 4186-031-036 CC Community SPA-7 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.21 Auto Related 2 3 0 0 5 31 1734 PACIFIC COAST HWY 4185-002-007 CC Community SPA-8 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.13 Retail 0 0 3 0 3 FAR: 0.14 ILR: 0.29 Year Built: 1952 Height: 1 Only occupied by a 1-story single-family home. Owner submitted a letter of interest for redevelopment. Factors for Selection: a, c, d, e, f, g, h Y Egerer, Joseph J and Egerer, Thomas C 31 1706 PACIFIC COAST HWY 4185-002-014 CC Community SPA-8 Specific Plan 25.1 33 0.17 Retail 0 0 4 0 4 Total 224 129 171 80 604 Notes: *Income level assigned to lower for parcels at least 0.5 ac. and smaller parcels that can be consolidated, or moderate for other small parcels less than 0.5 ac. Site 7 is excluded as a site to meet the RHNA as it only meet two of the five criteria for underutilization. Page 470 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix B – Land Inventory Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 B-28 Figure B-1 Sites Inventory Page 471 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-1 Appendix C Public Participation Summary This Appendix describes opportunities for public involvement along with an explanation of how public comments were incorporated into the Housing Element. In addition, prior to the adoption hearings all interested parties were given the opportunity to review the recommended revisions. 1. Public Participation for the Development of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Public participation is an important component of the planning process, and this update to the Housing Element has provided residents and other interested stakeholders, particularly lower-income households and persons with special needs, numerous opportunities for review and comment. Outreach Process Early in the process a dedicated Housing Element update website10 was created and an online survey was posted to solicit comments about housing needs in the city. Public notices of all Housing Element meetings and public hearings were published in advance of each meeting, as well as posting on the City’s website and direct mail to the Housing Element interest list (Table C-1). The draft Housing Element was made available for review at City Hall, posted on the City’s website, as well as at the Public Library. Notice of availability of the draft Housing Element was also provided to housing advocates, mobile home residents, and non-profit organizations representing the interests of lower-income persons and special needs groups. Table C-1 on the following page lists persons and organizations that were notified of public meetings for this Housing Element update. In addition, public hearings are televised on the local cable channel. During the Housing Element update process City Staff conducted interviews with key members of the community listed below to help determine community priorities, housing needs, and goals for housing in Hermosa Beach. • Hermosa Beach City School District • Manhattan Beach Unified School District • Employers (Vons, Lazy Acres Grocery, Beach House Hotel) • Commercial property owners (Aviation Blvd. 8/3/21) • Churches (Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hope Chapel) • Affordable Housing Developers (City Ventures, Lance Libriano) 10 https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/city-departments/community-development/plans-programs/housing-element-update Page 472 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-2 • St. Cross Episcopal Church indicated interest in building additional affordable and market-rate units at their properties, and wrote a letter of support for the Housing Element. In addition to public meetings, the City has an email list with over 3,500 parties (expanded from 1,800 parties since the beginning of the Housing Element process) who have requested to be included on items associated with the Housing Element. For every Housing Element event (meeting, posting, revision), the City announces the posting of the Housing Element to that list via email. The City schedules workshops during times outside of business hours due to staffing and to accommodate those with work hours. We also offer hybrid attendance options. The City partners with community agencies for outreach at community events on weekends and at public locations. The City also continues to offer hybrid meetings. After receiving comments on the draft Housing Element from the State Housing and Community Development Department, a proposed final Housing Element was prepared and made available for public review prior to adoption by the City Council. For City Council and Commissions meetings, the public has the following options for attendance and participation: 1) In-Person (viewing live and participation) 2) In-Person with Assistive Listening Device 3) Phone – Toll Free - (listening live and participation) 4) Videoconference (viewing live and participation) 5) Video over City website (viewing live) 6) Video over internet (viewing live or later) 7) Cable television (viewing live or later) The City offers these methods of participation to ensure a variety of methods to the community, including those without internet or ability to operate complex technology. For community workshops and meetings, the City offers to the degree possible hybrid attendance depending on the setting. Usually, this includes a minimum of two (2) methods of attendance consisting of in-person and one other method. The following is a list of opportunities for public involvement in the preparation of this Housing Element update. Page 473 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-3 Planning Commission meeting December 15, 2020 Housing Needs Workshop and Study Session February 3, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting June 30, 2021 City Council Meeting July 27, 2021 Planning Commission Public Hearing November 16, 2021 City Council Public Hearing December 21, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting December 5, 2022 Planning Commission Study Session March 9, 2023 Planning Commission Study Session March 23, 2023 Presentation at Mayor’s cleanup event April 10, 2023 Planning Commission Public Hearing June 20, 2023 City Council Study Session July 11, 2023 City Council Public Meeting July 25, 2023 City Council Public Hearing August 8, 2023 The May 2023 Revised Housing Element was posted on the City’s website on May 3, 2024 for ten days. Public Comments Received During and after the June 20, 2023 Planning Commission public hearing to consider the revised Housing Element, the City received a significant volume of comments concerning the City’s Sites Inventory to accommodate the RHNA. Residents were concerned about the magnitude of the proposed rezoning at the St. Cross Episcopal church site (Sites 1 and 2). At the July 11, 2023, City Council meeting, the volume of comments increased, with community members recommending alternative strategies for meeting the RHNA, such as adding new sites to the Sites Inventory in place of an affordable housing site at St. Cross. However, there were also comments from the public supporting the rezoning of St. Cross to allow for additional affordable units. Representatives from St. Cross were also present to support their dedication to providing affordable housing in the community and the willingness to work with the neighbors. The City Council responded by encouraging the community members to submit additional sites for consideration and staff to conduct additional research on the any submitted sites and strategies proposed by community members. At its August 8, 2023 meeting, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider the revised Housing Element, deliberated on the Sites Inventory, and adopted the revised Housing Element with direction to staff to make adjustments to the sites inventory, including: • Retaining the St. Cross site, creating a new zoning district to accommodate medium-high density residential at 22-25 dwelling units per acre. This action was directly in response to public comments regarding increasing density at this site. The City Council created a new medium-high density zoning category that represents a moderation from the proposed rezoning to high density, but still allows additional affordable housing to be added to the site. • Adding two new sites to the inventory (Sites 30 (8-26 Pacific Coast Highway) and 31 (1706/1734 Pacific Coast Highway) where property owners have expressed interest in development of housing, including affordable housing. These sites will be Page 474 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-4 including in zoning amendments that allow for high density residential uses at 25.1-33 dwelling units per acre. 2. Public Comments Received by HCD on the Adopted Housing Element HCD transmitted to City staff public comments pertaining to the St. Cross site and the Land Value Recapture program. The City appreciates the opportunity to provide clarifying information and thematic responses to the comments. List of Public Comments received by HCD: Date Sender Topic 8/2/2023 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 8/7/2023 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 8/9/2023 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 8/10/2023 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 8/10/2023 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 10/17/2023 RezHB St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA 10/19/2023 Jon David Land Value Recapture – barrier to development 10/23/2023 Jon David Inquiry on submitting comments 10/23/2023 Jon David Land Value Recapture – barrier to development 12/19/2023 Jonathan Wicks Land Value Recapture – should apply to single-family units 12/19/2023 Laura Pena, et al. • Land Value Recapture – barrier to development • Parking constraints 1/8/2024 Jon David Land Value Recapture – barrier to development 5/11/2024 Tony Higgins St. Cross site – existing uses vs. RHNA Responses to Comments a) St. Cross site (Sites 1 and 2) – existing uses The St. Cross church site consists of 15 parcels comprising approximately 2.2 acres developed with a church sanctuary and administrative offices, education building, 18 residential units, and surface parking lots. The church seeks to add housing units for the dual purpose of providing affordable housing to the community and market rate units to help offset costs for affordable units. The church has rented units to homeless veterans, refugees, and formerly to a women’s shelter, and accommodated workforce housing. St. Cross Church wrote a letter of support for Housing Element. The St. Cross church site is located in an established residential neighborhood with single- and multi-family homes. The neighborhood includes properties occupied by long-tenured residents and properties recently acquired for redevelopment. Due to its potential for ocean views, the neighborhood is highly desirable from a real estate standpoint. The trend in the neighborhood has been demolition of smaller homes for large single-family homes, often on R-2-zoned lots. Page 475 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-5 Clarification of Comments The inclusion of the St. Cross church in the City’s Housing Element, with potential rezoning to accommodate the RHNA, raised substantial neighborhood concerns. The City received a multitude of comments during the adoption process, and altered the plan for the St. Cross site, lowering the RHNA densities from 33 dwelling units per acre to 25 dwelling units per acre, with a minimum of 22 dwelling units per acre. The Housing Element evaluated existing uses on proposed properties for the Sites Inventory. As indicated in the Sites Inventory, the existing uses on the St. Cross site already include affordable housing uses made available to homeless veterans, refugees, and women in need. Furthermore, the site is underdeveloped, consisting of a substantial parking lot and small structures. While there has not been an official development plan submitted, residential development to 22 dwelling units per acre is achievable on the underdeveloped areas, second-story additions to existing structures, or conversion of portions of existing structures for residential use. The feasibility of development is further supported by the owner of St. Cross, who has expressed the desire to add to the existing housing uses on the property. In summary, the City has evaluated the property and determined that existing uses will not impede the development of housing, and in fact that existing uses have already set the stage for additional similar uses. Some commenters mention that Sites 1 and 2 are not contiguous. However, the 15 parcels have functioned as one cohesive campus for many decades under common ownership. Functionally, this enables the property to take advantage of joint parking, driveway, and open space facilities, while benefiting from maintenance and operation under one owner. There also are instruments available to ensure in perpetuity that the sites function as part of one cohesive operation, to be discussed when there is an official development proposal. Additionally, Sites 1 and 2 are separated only by a 30-foot-wide segment of City street, which provides access to the parcels comprising Sites 1 and 2. There is no foreseeable change in the use of the City street. The City received an additional comment on the St. Cross site in May of 2024. The comment reiterated the same concerns that have been addressed in the analysis above. b) Land Value Recapture During the development of the Housing Element programs from 2021 through 2023, staff conducted numerous meetings with the community, City Council, and Planning Commission to discuss ways to develop and implement the Housing Element. Specifically, the City discussed strategies to advance the inclusion and construction of affordable housing. Eighty-three percent (83%) of the City’s RHNA is in the affordable income category, as follows: Page 476 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-6 6th Cycle RHNA by Income Category—Hermosa Beach Income Level Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total Units 232 127 106 93 558 Percentage 41.6% 22.8% 19% 16.6% 100% Prior to 2023, the City had no program in place to require affordable housing. There are currently no affordable units in the City. The City adopted the Housing Element on December 21, 2021, including the Land Value Recapture Program as Program 7. This Program was introduced early in the Housing Element discussions and has been a part of the Housing Element update since inception. The Program was carried through to the revised adopted Housing Element on August 8, 2023. The Housing Element indicates that the City will perform a feasibility analysis on the Land Value Recapture Program. The premise of the Land Value Recapture Program is that properties that benefit from zoning actions to allow for residential development increase in value. In the South Bay region where Hermosa Beach is located, there is a decreasing desire to redevelop commercial properties and instead an increased desire to redevelop properties into mixed use or all residential. This desire correlates to property values. The Program levies a fee onto any residential development on properties that benefited from a zoning action that expanded their development ability. However, the property is exempt from the fee if the proposed residential development includes 15% very-low-, 15% low-, or 25% moderate-income units. Incentivized Affordable Housing. The City’s Land Value Recapture Program is intended to incentivize the construction of affordable housing as part of redevelopment. The City’s intent is not to derive revenue from the Program. Rather, the intent is a result of actual affordable housing that is available for housing. However, should the City collect funds from the program, it would be solely usable to assist in the creation of affordable housing in the future. The City could also contribute to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Fund. Economic Feasibility. The City worked with a real estate advisory company to evaluate the economic feasibility of Land Value Recapture. The analysis included sample business proformas indicating that the City’s proposed Land Value Recapture fee did not render development infeasible (i.e., that an acceptable return on investment would be possible), and even further that in some cases, construction affordable units and taking advantage of density bonus provisions amplified the return on investment. The City’s analysis is included herein. Clarification of Comments HCD received a series of comments on Land Value Recapture. Five of six communications were sent by the owners of one downtown commercial property who have long expressed Page 477 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-7 a desire to redevelop their property. The comment letters repeatedly raised points that Land Value Recapture was a barrier to development by creating economic disincentive. These commenters insisted that their property was eligible for only one dwelling unit; however, the City’s density regulations allow up to 33 dwelling units per acre, which would allow up to three units on many lots downtown. Including one affordable unit as part of the three units would exempt a downtown property from any fee. In response to public comments about fairness to smaller lots, the City Council created a two-tier Land Value Recapture fee; one for smaller lots (identified as having four or fewer units using minimum density in the Housing Element Sites Inventory) and one for larger lots (identified as having five or more units using minimum density in the Housing Element Sites Inventory). This accounts for the eligibility of larger parcels that could take advantage of State density bonus provisions. The comments mention financial disincentives from vacancies during redevelopment. Any property owner choosing to redevelop a property would incur vacancies and “down time” during demolition, substantial remodel or addition, and general construction. These are business decisions that are part of every construction project and not related to Land Value Recapture. The comments mention that the City’s changes do not eliminate other barriers to development, such as parking constraints and development review processes. The City’s zoning changes did revise the parking regulations from a flat parking ratio per dwelling unit to tiered ratios that are more commensurate with unit size. Furthermore, the City reviewed development review processes to ensure that affordable housing projects were afforded a streamlined review, thereby incentivizing affordable housing. Lastly, a comment from a former Planning Commissioner advocated for extending Land Value Recapture to single-family homes. Single-family homes are provided additional options to develop more units, such as accessory dwelling units and units under Senate Bill 9. There is currently not an opportunity to levy an affordable housing fee on single-family homes. Page 478 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-8 Table C-1 Housing Element Notification List Hermosa Beach Historical Society Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Beach Cities Health District Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce Senior Center Hermosa Beach City School District Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles Marineland Mobilehome Park PATH People Assisting the Homeless Hermosa Beach Church of Christ First Church of Christ, Scientist Hope Chapel St. Cross Episcopal Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Temple Shalom of the South Bay Hermosa Friends Foundation Sandpipers Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club Hermosa Beach Rotary Club South Bay Association of Realtors South Bay Workforce Investment Board Jewish Community Center Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority LA County Department of Military and Veterans South Bay Center for Counseling Salvation Army Stillman Sawyer Family Services The Arc of South Bay Disability Community Resource Center Harbor Regional Center Wellness Community South Bay Cities LA county Department of Children & Family Services Social Vocational Services, Inc. 1736 Family Crisis Center Shelter Partnership Abundant Housing City Ventures Residences South Bay Cities Council of Governments Manhattan Beach Unified School District Redondo Beach Unified School District City of Redondo Beach Community Development City of Torrance Community Development City of Manhattan Beach Community Development Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation Gabrielino/Tongva Indians of CA Native American Heritage Commission Beach Cities Transit LA Metropolitan Transit Authority Page 479 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-9 Page 480 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-10 Page 481 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-11 Page 482 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-12 Page 483 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-13 Page 484 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-14 Page 485 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-15 Page 486 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-16 Page 487 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-17 Page 488 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-18 Page 489 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix C – Public Participation Summary Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 C-19 Page 490 of 862 Page 491 of 862 Hermosa Beach 2021-2029 Housing Element Appendix D – AFFH Housing Element Technical Report D-1 Adopted December 21, 2021/ Re-adopted (with revisions) August 8, 2023 Appendix D Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (Please note this Appendix is an entirely new analysis) Page 492 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-1 APPENDIX D: AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING (AFFH) A. Introduction and Overview State law prohibits discrimination in the development process or in real property transactions, and it is the City’s policy to uphold the law in this regard. Fair housing issues are addressed in Hermosa Beach through coordination with fair housing organizations to process complaints regarding housing discrimination and to provide counseling in landlord/tenant disputes. Anti-discrimination resource materials (e.g., handouts, booklets, and pamphlets) are made available to the public at City Hall, the library, and on the City’s website through links to the Housing Rights Center. Assembly Bill (AB) 686 requires that all housing elements due on or after January 1, 2021 must contain an Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) consistent with the core elements of the analysis required by the federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Final Rule of July 16, 2015. Under State law, affirmatively further fair housing means “taking meaningful actions, in addition to combating discrimination, that overcome patterns of segregation and foster inclusive communities free from barriers that restrict access to opportunity based on protected characteristics.” There are three parts to this requirement: 1. Include a Program that Affirmatively Furthers Fair Housing and Promotes Housing Opportunities throughout the Community for Protected Classes (applies to housing elements beginning January 1, 2019). 2. Conduct an Assessment of Fair Housing that includes summary of fair housing issues, an analysis of available federal, state, and local data and local knowledge to identify, and an assessment of the contributing factors for the fair housing issues. 3. Prepare the Housing Element Land Inventory and Identification of Sites through the Lens of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. 1. Analysis Requirements An assessment of fair housing must consider the elements and factors that cause, increase, contribute to, maintain, or perpetuate segregation, racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty, significant disparities in access to opportunity, and disproportionate housing needs. The analysis must address patterns at a regional and local level and trends in patterns over time. This analysis should compare the locality at a county level or even broader regional level such as a Council of Government, where appropriate, for the purposes of promoting more inclusive communities. For the purposes of this AFFH, “Regional Trends” describe trends throughout Los Angeles County. “Local Trends” describe trends specific to the City of Hermosa Beach. Page 493 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-2 2. Sources of Information The City used a variety of data sources for the assessment of fair housing at the regional and local level. These include: • U.S. Census Bureau’s Decennial Census (referred to as “Census”) and American Community Survey (ACS) • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data • Los Angeles County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in March 2018 (2018 AI) • California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Data Viewer • Local Knowledge It is important to note that HCD released the HCD Data Viewer 2.0 during the drafting of this Assessment of Fair Housing Issues. The 2.0 version of the Data Viewer includes updated data such as the 2017-2021 ACS, 2023 Opportunity Map, and 2020 Census. Much of the regional mapping relies on the original HCD Data Viewer and may not match exactly the 2.0 Data Viewer used for some of the local narrative. However, several components of this Assessment of Fair Housing utilize datasets from various, but similar, time periods based on availability of the data (i.e., 2022 HUD CHAS data based on the 2015-2019 ACS vs. demographics data using the 2016-2020 ACS). The difference between datasets used in this analysis is negligible and does not obstruct the identification of demographic patterns and trends in the City. The tracts shown in Figure D-1 will be referred to throughout this Assessment of Fair Housing Issues. Page 494 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-3 Figure D-1: Hermosa Beach Tracts and Populations (2020) Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). B. Assessment of Fair Housing Issues 1. Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach The fair housing assessment should include a description of state and local fair housing laws and how the City complies with those laws. These laws include the following: • California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Part 2.8 (commencing with Section 12900) of Division 3 of Title 2) • FEHA Regulations (California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 2, sections 12005- 12271) • Government Code section 65008 covers actions of a city, county, city and county, or other local government agency, and makes those actions null and void if the action denies an individual or group of individuals the enjoyment of residence, landownership, tenancy, or other land use in the state because of membership in a protected class, the method of financing, and/or the intended occupancy. Page 495 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-4 • For example, a violation under Government Code section 65008 may occur if a jurisdiction applied more scrutiny to reviewing and approving an affordable development as compared to market-rate developments, or multifamily housing as compared to single family homes. • Government Code section 65008, subdivision (e), authorizes preferential treatment of affordable housing • Government Code §8899.50 requires all public agencies to administer programs and activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing and avoid any action that is materially inconsistent with its obligation to affirmatively further fair housing. • Government Code §11135 et seq. requires full and equal access to all programs and activities operated, administered, or funded with financial assistance from the state, regardless of one’s membership or perceived membership in a protected class. • Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code, §65915.) • Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code, § 65589.5.) • No-Net-Loss Law (Gov. Code, § 65863) • Least Cost Zoning Law (Gov. Code, § 65913.1) • Excessive subdivision standards (Gov. Code, § 65913.2.) • Limits on growth controls (Gov. Code, § 65302.8.) • Housing Element Law (Gov. Code, § 65583, esp. subds. (c)(5), (c)(10).) The City of Hermosa Beach ensures compliance with these laws through the City’s daily operations, with any complaints referred to the City Attorney and/or the City Manager for investigation and action, as appropriate. Further analysis of the City’s compliance with fair housing laws is also provided in the Constraints chapter of this Housing Element. Federal fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on: race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, handicap/disability, and familial status. Specific federal legislation and court rulings include: • The Civil Rights Act of 1866- covers only race and was the first legislation of its kind • The Federal Fair Housing Act 1968- covers refusal to rent, sell, or finance • The Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988- added the protected classes of handicap and familial status • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- covers public accommodations in both businesses and in multi-family housing developments • Shelly v. Kramer 1948- made it unconstitutional to use deed restrictions to exclude individuals from housing Page 496 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-5 • Jones v. Mayer 1968- made restrictive covenants illegal and unenforceable California state fair housing laws protect the same classes as the federal laws with the addition of marital status, ancestry, source of income, sexual orientation, and arbitrary discrimination. Specific State legislation and regulations include: • Unruh Civil Rights Act- extends to businesses and covers age and arbitrary discrimination • California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Rumford Act)- covers the area of employment and housing, with the exception of single-family houses with no more than one roomer/boarder • California Civil Code Section 53- takes measures against restrictive covenants • Department of Real Estate Commissioner’s Regulations 2780-2782- defines disciplinary actions for discrimination, prohibits panic selling and affirms the broker’s duty to supervise • Business and Professions Code- covers people who hold licenses, including real estate agents, brokers, and loan officers. The City has committed to complying with applicable federal and State fair housing laws to ensure that housing is available to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, or sex as outlined in the 2018 AI. Further, the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) prohibits discrimination in any aspect of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, familial status, or sex. As presented in this Housing Element, the City has committed to meaningful actions to promote the development of housing for special needs populations, including lower income housing. Further, this Housing Element includes actions to affirmatively further fair housing through strategies related to housing mobility, new housing opportunities in high resource areas, fair housing enforcement and outreach, place-based strategies for neighborhood improvement, and tenant protection. The City continues to participate in the CDBG Urban County program contracting with the Housing Rights Center to ensure housing discrimination complaints are properly addressed and fair housing resources and services are offered to residents. The following shows applicable fair housing laws and the City’s compliance: • Fair Housing Act; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – the City complies by ensuring its actions related to housing are not discriminatory through City protocols, decision-making procedures, and adhering to non-discrimination requirements of federal funding programs. • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – see Fair Housing Act; also, the City complies through its accessibility protocols, administered and enforced by the City’s ADA/504 Coordinator and Building Official. • American Disabilities Act – the City complies with the ADA through building permit review and issuance. Page 497 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-6 • California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and FEHA Regulations – the City complies with FEHA and its regulations through established City protocols decision making, legal counsel and advisement. • Government Code Section 65008 – the City Zoning Code is written to ensure that the City’s actions regarding the development of housing for persons and families of very low, low, moderate, and middle incomes, or emergency shelters for the unhoused, are not discriminatory. Programs are included in this Housing Element to facilitate housing for all households, including protected classes (e.g., programs regarding residential care facilities, emergency shelters, and reasonable accommodations). • Government Code Section 8899.50 – This section, Appendix D, of this Housing Element documents compliance with Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirements. • Government Code Section 11135 et. seq. – the City complies with anti- discrimination requirements through the City’s Human Resources programs and the City’s procurement protocols. • Density Bonus Law (Government Code Section 65915) – the City implements density bonus provisions in compliance with the Density Bonus Law. • Housing Accountability Act (Government Code Section 65589.5) – the City has documented compliance with the HAA. • No-Net-Loss Law (Government Code Section 65863) – the City has documented compliance with sufficient capacity for RHNA and will ensure compliance with no-net-loss via required annual reporting to HCD. • Least Cost Zoning Law (Government Code Section 65913.1) – the City includes programs in this Housing Element to ensure that sufficient land is zoned with appropriate standards to accommodate its RHNA. • Excessive subdivision standards (Government Code Section 65913.2) – the City’s subdivision standards are typical or not excessive in compliance with the Government Code. • Limits on growth control (Government Code Section 65302.8) – the City complies as it has no growth control measures. • Housing Element Law (Government Code Section 65583) – this Housing Element documents compliance with Housing Element Law. The City has complied with all fair housing laws and has not been involved in any fair housing or civil rights legal actions, nor has the City been subject of findings, lawsuits, enforcement actions, settlements, or judgements related to fair housing or civil rights. Regional Trend According to HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) records, 130 housing discrimination cases were filed in Los Angeles County in 2020, compared to 291 in Page 498 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-7 2010. In 2020, a majority of cases were related to disability (66%). Another 21% of cases were related to racial bias. The percent of cases related to disability has increased significantly since 2010, when only 36% of cases reported a disability bias. Public housing buildings, FHEO inquires by City and housing choice voucher (HCV) recipients by tract are shown in Figure D-2. HCVs are most concentrated in the area northeast of Hermosa Beach, near Inglewood, the City of Los Angeles, and in the adjacent unincorporated County areas. Public housing buildings are concentrated in the same area. However, there are many public housing buildings scattered throughout the County. Page 499 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-8 Figure D-2: Regional Public Housing Buildings, FHEO Inquiries, and HCVs by Tract Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD, 2013-2021), 2022. Page 500 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-9 During the 2018 AI development process, LACDA implemented a series of outreach efforts including regional discussion groups, three sets of four focus groups each, aimed to address disability and access, education, employment and transportation, and healthy neighborhoods, and a Resident Advisory Board Meetings; community input meetings; and the 2017 Resident Fair Housing Survey. Regional discussions included developer groups, companies, organizations, and agencies, and government groups, including the City of Hermosa Beach. The following topics were covered in the Government Discussion Group meeting: • Lack of jurisdictions that have R/ECAP areas • Discussion on community meetings • Discussion of surveys • City of Los Angeles R/ECAP areas • Social engineering in the past due to highway, designing of public housing in poor areas by private, federal, and local governments • Setting realistic goals and outcomes • HRC- protect class different in state verses federal law • Mortgages based on disparate impact-census areas • Disparate impacts on women Focus group meetings for preparation of the 2018 AI focused on the following contributing factors: • Education – Attendees discussed the location of proficient schools, inadequate funding for schools both public and charter, lack of information on the transfer process for parents, and child safety when walking to school. Attendees expressed concern about school of choice and funding for under-performing schools, promotion of educational opportunities to parents, ane safety. • Transportation and Jobs – Attendees discussed lack of available clothing for employment, lack of resources and services for working families, stigma of transgender employees, and the prevalence of low skill workers. They expressed concern about the lack reliable transportation, jobs located far from workers, and childcare expenses. • Healthy Neighborhoods – This focus group discussed location and access to grocery stores, illegal dumping, poor access to quality healthcare, and general public safety concerns such as safe streets and homeless encampments. There were concerns related to industrial facilities in communities highly burdened by air pollution, proximity to air pollution, bike and pedestrian improvements, and greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies. • Disability and Access – The disability and access focus group discussed availability of accessible housing options, lack of knowledge of the ADA’s Right Page 501 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-10 to Reasonable Accommodation, overlapping needs of people with multiple disabilities, and a long waitlist for accessible and affordable housing. A total of 6,290 responses were recorded from the 2017 Resident Fair Housing Survey. The survey found that most residents thought their neighborhood had adequate access to public transportation, cleanliness, and schools, and that the condition of public spaces and buildings were good, very good, or excellent. More residents reported availability of quality public housing and job opportunities were only fair or poor. The survey also found that households with a person with a disability found it more difficult to get around their neighborhood or apartment complex. Access to opportunities, housing conditions, and populations of persons with disabilities in Hermosa Beach are further discussed below in this Assessment of Fair Housing Issues. Local Trend The City of Hermosa Beach is a participating jurisdiction in the Los Angeles County CDBG Urban County program. Fair housing services for the City are provided through the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s master agreement with the Housing Rights Center (HRC). HRC investigates and resolves discrimination complaints, conduct, discrimination auditing and testing, and education and outreach, including the dissemination of fair housing information such as written material, workshops, and seminars. They also provide landlord/tenant counseling, which is another fair housing service that involves informing landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities under fair housing law and other consumer protection regulations, as well as mediating disputes between tenants and landlords. The Housing Rights Center has a main office location in downtown Los Angeles. As a participating jurisdiction in the Urban County program, Hermosa Beach does not have direct access to HRC staff or service records. HRC’s contract with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) also does not include reporting fair housing records by participating jurisdiction. According to the HCD AFFH Data Viewer, based on 2013-2021 HUD records, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) received six inquiries from Hermosa Beach residents during this period. Of the six inquiries, one was related to disability, one to race, one to familial status, one to sex, and two were not related to a specific protected class. Total FHEO inquiries in Hermosa Beach represent 0.3 inquiries per 1,000 people. The rate of inquiries per 1,000 persons in the City is comparable to the adjacent jurisdictions of Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Gardena, but higher than Lawndale, Manhattan Beach, and El Segundo. In 2023, HCD released the AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 which includes fair housing cases submitted to FHEO from January 2013 to November 2022 by City. During this period, four cases were submitted by Hermosa Beach residents. Of the four cases, one was filed on the basis of race, one on the basis of retaliation, and one on the basis of sex. There are no tracts in Hermosa Beach with a substantial population of renters receiving housing choice vouchers (HCVs). To protect the confidentiality of renters receiving HCVs, tracts containing 10 or fewer voucher holders have been omitted from this dataset. Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Lawndale, south and east of the City, contain tracts with larger populations of HCV recipients. There are no public housing buildings or subsidized housing units in Hermosa Beach. FEHO Inquiries and the concentration of HCV recipients by tract are shown in Figure D-3. Page 502 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-11 As discussed in Appendix C, the City held a series of public meetings during the Housing Element update in an effort to include all segments of the community. Each meeting was publicized on the City’s website and meeting notices were also sent to persons and organizations with expertise in affordable housing and supportive services. Interested parties had the opportunity to interact with City staff throughout the Housing Element update process and provide direct feedback regarding fair housing issues. The City also created a dedicated web page for the Housing Element update (https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/city-departments/community- development/plans-programs/housing-element-update) and provided opportunities for interested persons to participate in public meetings remotely, which made it possible for those with disabilities limiting their travel to participate and comment on the Housing Element regardless of their ability to attend the meetings. Public comments related to fair housing focused on the high cost of housing in coastal communities. In the City’s online housing survey (see Appendix C) none of the 25 respondents stated fair housing was an issue in Hermosa Beach. Page 503 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-12 Figure D-3: FHEO Inquiries and HCVs by Tract Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD, 2013-2021), 2022. Page 504 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-13 2. Integration and Segregation a. Race and Ethnicity Ethnic and racial composition of a region is useful in analyzing housing demand and any related fair housing concerns, as it tends to demonstrate a relationship with other characteristics such as household size, locational preferences and mobility. For example, prior studies have identified socioeconomic status, generational care needs, and cultural preferences as factors associated with “doubling up”- households with extended family members and non-kin.1 These factors have also been associated with ethnicity and race. Other studies have also found minorities tend to congregate in metropolitan areas though their mobility trend predictions are complicated by economic status (minorities moving to the suburbs when they achieve middle class) or immigration status (recent immigrants tends to stay in metro areas/ports of entry).2 To measure segregation in a given jurisdiction, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides racial or ethnic dissimilarity trends. Dissimilarity indices are used to measure the evenness with which two groups (frequently defined on racial or ethnic characteristics) are distributed across the geographic units, such as block groups within a community. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 denoting no segregation and 100 indicating complete segregation between the two groups. The index score can be understood as the percentage of one of the two groups that would need to move to produce an even distribution of racial/ethnic groups within the specified area. For example, if an index score above 60, 60% of people in the specified area would need to move to eliminate segregation. The following shows how HUD views various levels of the index: • <40: Low Segregation • 40-54: Moderate Segregation • >55: High Segregation Regional Trend As presented in Table D-1, Los Angeles County is characterized by a large Hispanic/Latino population, representing 48.3% of the total population. The White population is the second largest population countywide (25.9%), followed by the Asian population (14.6%), and Black/African American population (7.8%). Of the selected jurisdictions in the proximity of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach has the largest White population of 75%. In general, the coastal cities, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach, have larger White populations compared to inland neighboring cities. The Hispanic/Latino population represents the largest proportion of the population in Gardena and Lawndale. Comparatively, only 11.2% of the population in Hermosa Beach is Hispanic or Latino. 1 Harvey, H., Duniforn, R., & Pilkauskas, N. (2021). Under Whose Roof? Understanding the living arrangements of children in doubled-up households. Duke University Press, 58 (3): 821–846. https://doi.org/10.1215/00703370-9101102 2 Sandefur, G.D., Martin, M., Eggerling-Boeck, J., Mannon, S.E., &. Meier, A.M. (2001). An overview of racial and ethnic demographic trends. In N. J. Smelser, W.J. Wilson, & F. Mitchell (Eds.) America becoming: Racial trends and their consequences. (Vol I, pp. 40-102). National Academy Press Washington, D.C. Page 505 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-14 Table D-1: Racial/Ethnic Composition of Neighboring Cities and County (2020) Race/Ethnicity Los Angeles County Hermosa Beach El Segundo Gardena Lawndale Manhattan Beach Redondo Beach Torrance White 25.9% 75.0% 61.3% 9.0% 14.3% 71.3% 59.2% 34.7% Black/African American 7.8% 0.7% 4.8% 20.8% 8.1% 0.4% 3.6% 2.7% American Indian/ Alaska Native 0.2% 0.5% 0.0% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.3% Asian 14.6% 6.1% 9.9% 25.7% 11.7% 14.6% 14.4% 37.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% 0.9% 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% Some other race 0.4% 0.3% 0.4% 1.0% 0.5% 0.2% 0.5% 0.3% Two or more races 2.6% 6.2% 7.7% 2.7% 1.8% 5.1% 6.6% 5.1% Hispanic/Latino 48.3% 11.2% 15.9% 40.3% 62.5% 8.1% 15.4% 19.1% Total Population 10,040,682 19,147 16,575 59,401 32,533 35,064 66,663 144,430 Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). As explained above, dissimilarity indices measure segregation, with higher indices signifying higher segregation. In Los Angeles County, all minority (non-White) residents combined are considered highly segregated from White residents, with an index score of 58.53 in 2020 (Table D-2). Since 1990, segregation between non-White (all non-white residents combined) and White residents has increased slightly, indicating Los Angeles County has become increasingly segregated. Dissimilarity indices between Black and White residents has decreased, while indices increased between Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and White residents during the same period. Based on HUD’s definition of the index, Black and White residents are highly segregated, Hispanic and White residents are highly segregated, and Asian/Pacific Islander and White residents are moderately segregated. Table D-2: Racial/Ethnic Dissimilarity Trends – Los Angeles County (1990-2020) 1990 Trend 2000 Trend 2010 Trend Current Non-White/White 56.66 56.72 56.55 58.53 Black/White 73.04 67.40 64.99 68.24 Hispanic/White 60.88 63.03 63.35 64.33 Asian or Pacific Islander/White 46.13 48.19 47.62 51.59 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Database, 2020. Figure D-4 and Figure D-5 compare racial/ethnic minority populations by block group in the region in 2010 and 2018. Non-White populations in nearly all areas of this section of Los Angeles County have increased since 2010. Racial/ethnic minority populations throughout the central areas of the County have intensified, while block groups in the coastal areas also saw an increase in non-White populations. Figure D-5 shows that most areas in Los Angeles County have high concentrations of racial/ethnic minorities. Coastal cities, including Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Palos Verdes Estates generally have smaller non- White populations. Most block groups in the South Bay, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and central Los Angeles areas have majority racial/ethnic minority populations. Page 506 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-15 Block groups in Hermosa Beach have racial/ethnic minority populations comparable to coastal areas to the north and south, but significantly smaller populations than block groups in jurisdictions to the east. Figure D-6 shows the racial/ethnic majority population by tract in the region surrounding Hermosa Beach. In general, the coastal areas, from Santa Monica to Long Beach, contain tracts that have White majority populations. Tracts to the east, in and around the cities of South Gate, Downey, and parts of Los Angeles have Hispanic majority populations. There are smaller pockets of Black majority populations in and surrounding Inglewood, Carson, and the City of Los Angeles. Asian majority populations occur in a few tracts in jurisdictions east of Hermosa Beach, such as Torrance, Gardena, and West Carson. Page 507 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-16 Figure D-4: Regional Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations by Block Group (2010) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (ESRI 2010), 2022. Page 508 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-17 Figure D-5: Regional Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations by Block Group (2018) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (ESRI 2018), 2022. Page 509 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-18 Figure D-6: Regional Racial/Ethnic Majority Populations by Tract (2018) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (ESRI 2018), 2022. Page 510 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-19 Local Trend As mentioned above, Hermosa Beach is characterized by a White majority population. As presented in Table D-3, 75% of the Hermosa Beach population is White. The Hispanic/Latino population is the second largest population in the City, representing 11.2% of the population. Another 6.2% is two or more races and 6.1% is Asian. Since the 2006-2010 ACS, the White population has decreased citywide. During this period, the American Indian/Alaska Native population, population of some other race, population of two or more races, and Hispanic/Latino population increased. Table D-3: Racial/Ethnic Composition (2010-2020) Race/Ethnicity 2010 2020 Persons Percent Persons Percent White 15,556 80.4% 14,358 75.0% Black/African American 131 0.7% 137 0.7% American Indian/Alaska Native 36 0.2% 89 0.5% Asian 1,274 6.6% 1,167 6.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 19 0.1% 0 0.0% Some other race 5 0.0% 65 0.3% Two or more races 672 3.5% 1,179 6.2% Hispanic/Latino 1,662 8.6% 2,152 11.2% Total 19,355 100.0% 19,147 100.0% Source: 2006-2010 and 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Because Hermosa Beach is part of the Urban County program, dissimilarity HUD dissimilarity indices are not available for the City alone. HUD provides dissimilarity data for recipients of CDBG funds. The City of Hermosa Beach, as part of the Urban County program, may receive CDBG funds indirectly from LACDA. As shown in Figure D-6 above, all tracts in Hermosa Beach have White majority populations. Figure D-7 and Figure D-8 compare racial/ethnic minority populations in the City between 2010 and 2019. In 2010, all block groups in the City had non-White populations of 20% or smaller. As of 2019, most tracts in Hermosa Beach had non-White populations ranging from 21% to 40%. This is consistent with the citywide trend, where 80.4% of the population was White in 2010 compared to only 75% in 2020. Tract 6210.05 in the northwestern section of the City has a smaller non-White population of 18% compared to all other tracts in Hermosa Beach. However, the other tracts, tracts 6210.01, 6211.02, and 6211.04, also have small non-White populations ranging from 20% to 28%. Racial/ethnic minority populations are comparable citywide. Sites Inventory Sites selected to meet the RHNA are also included in Figure D-8. The distribution of RHNA units by tract-level racial/ethnic minority population is presented in Table D-4. Consistent with the citywide trend, 86% of RHNA units are in tracts where 20% to 40% of the population belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group. As discussed above, three of the four tracts comprising Hermosa Beach have non-White populations in this range. The remaining 14.2% of RHNA units, including 46 lower income units, 20 moderate income units, and 19 above moderate income units are in the northwestern tract where less than 20% of the population Page 511 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-20 is non-White. The City’s RHNA strategy does not concentrate units of any income level in a single area of Hermosa Beach. It is also relevant to note that tract-level racial/ethnic minority populations are generally comparable citywide, ranging from 18% to 28%. Table D-4: Distribution of RHNA Units by Racial/Ethnic Minority Population (2019) Racial/Ethnic Minority Population (Tract) Lower Income Units Moderate Income Units Above Moderate Income Units Total Units Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent <20% 46 13.2% 20 11.2% 19 26.4% 85 14.2% 20-40% 303 86.8% 158 88.8% 53 73.6% 514 85.8% 40-60% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 60-80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% >80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total 349 100.0% 178 100.0% 72 100.0% 599 100.0% Page 512 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-21 Figure D-7: Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations by Block Group (2010) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (ESRI 2010), 2022. Page 513 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-22 Figure D-8: Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations by Tract and Sites Inventory (2019) Source: 2015-2019 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Page 514 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-23 b. Persons with Disabilities Persons with disabilities have special housing needs because of the lack of accessible and affordable housing, and the higher health costs associated with their disability. In addition, many may be on fixed incomes that further limits their housing options. Persons with disabilities also tend to be more susceptible to housing discrimination due to their disability status and required accommodations associated with their disability. Regional Trend Nearly 11% of the Los Angeles County population experiences one or more disability. As presented in Table D-5, the Black/African American population has the highest disability rate countywide (14.9%), followed by the American Indian/Alaska Native population (13.4%), the non-Hispanic White population (12.7%), and the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population (12.6%). All other racial/ethnic groups have disability rates equal to or less than the countywide average of 10.9%. Aging populations tend to have higher rates of disabilities. Over 50% of the population 75 years and older experiences a disability, compared to 23.3% of the population aged 65 to 74, and 9% of the population aged 35 to 64. Ambulatory difficulties and independent living difficulties are the most common disability types in the County. Approximately 5.8% and 5.6% of the population, respectively, experiences these disabilities. The population of persons experiencing disabilities at the tract-level is shown in Figure D-9 for the region. Less than 20% of the population in most tracts in Los Angeles County are persons with disabilities. Tracts with disabled populations exceeding 20 percent are not concentrated in one area of the County. Tracts with larger shares of persons with disabilities closest to Hermosa Beach are in Inglewood, Long Beach, and the City of Los Angeles. The concentration of persons with disabilities in Hermosa Beach is generally comparable to neighboring jurisdictions. The coastal cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach tend to have smaller disabled populations compared to Gardena, Compton, and Inglewood. Table D-5: Disability Status by Race, Age, and Type – Los Angeles County (2020) Total Population Percent with Disability Total civilian noninstitutionalized population 9,970,085 10.9% Race/Ethnicity White alone 4,760,801 10.9% Black or African American alone 795,512 14.9% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 77,046 13.4% Asian alone 1,482,690 8.7% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 24,777 12.6% Some other race alone 2,103,933 7.7% Two or more races 725,326 8.7% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 2,580,560 12.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4,826,633 8.3% Age Under 5 years 593,017 0.6% 5 to 17 years 1,581,972 4.0% Page 515 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-24 Total Population Percent with Disability 18 to 34 years 2,563,958 4.6% 35 to 64 years 3,888,561 9.0% 65 to 74 years 772,731 23.3% 75 years and over 569,846 51.1% Type With a hearing difficulty N/A 2.5% With a vision difficulty N/A 2.0% With a cognitive difficulty N/A 4.2% With an ambulatory difficulty N/A 5.8% With a self-care difficulty N/A 3.0% With an independent living difficulty N/A 5.6% Source: 2016-202 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Page 516 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-25 Figure D-9: Regional Population of Persons with Disabilities by Tract (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 517 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-26 Local Trend Hermosa Beach has a significantly smaller population of persons with disabilities compared to the County. Only 5.5% of the City population experience one or more disability compared to 10.9% countywide. This may be in part, due to the population of persons aged 75 and older. According to the 2016-2020 ACS, 5.9% of the population countywide is 75 or older compared to only 4.5% of the population in Hermosa Beach. Since the 2008- 2012 ACS, the population of persons with disabilities in Hermosa Beach has increased slightly from 5%. While there is only a small population of American/Indian Alaska Native residents in the City (90 persons), a large proportion (41.1%) experience a disability. The Black/African American (6.8%), Hispanic/Latino (5.8%), and non-Hispanic White (5.8%) populations also have disabilities rates exceeding the citywide average. Approximately 40% of persons aged 75 and older and 13.1% of persons aged 65 to 74 experience a disability, both smaller proportions compared to the respective populations countywide. Hearing difficulties, ambulatory difficulties, and independent living difficulties are all equally common in Hermosa Beach, where 2.1% of the population experiences each, respectively. As shown in Sites Inventory There are no tracts in the City where more than 10% of the population experiences a disability. There are no RHNA sites in areas where populations of persons with disabilities are heightened. Page 518 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-27 Figure D-10, all tracts in Hermosa Beach have populations of persons with disabilities under 10%. Table D-6: Disability Status by Race, Age, and Type – Hermosa Beach (2020) Total Population Percent with Disability Total civilian noninstitutionalized population 18,974 5.5% Race/Ethnicity White alone 15,431 6.2% Black or African American alone 118 6.8% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 90 41.1% Asian alone 1,144 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 - Some other race alone 402 2.5% Two or more races 1,789 1.6% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 14,248 5.8% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2,131 6.6% Age Under 5 years 995 6.2% 5 to 17 years 2,421 1.2% 18 to 34 years 4,676 2.7% 35 to 64 years 8,284 3.1% 65 to 74 years 1,745 13.1% 75 years and over 853 40.1% Type With a hearing difficulty N/A 2.1% With a vision difficulty N/A 1.5% With a cognitive difficulty N/A 1.8% With an ambulatory difficulty N/A 2.1% With a self-care difficulty N/A 0.9% With an independent living difficulty N/A 2.1% Source: 2016-202 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Sites Inventory There are no tracts in the City where more than 10% of the population experiences a disability. There are no RHNA sites in areas where populations of persons with disabilities are heightened. Page 519 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-28 Figure D-10: Population of Persons with Disabilities by Tract and Sites Inventory (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 520 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-29 c. Familial Status Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers may not discriminate because of familial status. Familial status covers: the presence of children under the age of 18, pregnant persons, any person in the process of securing legal custody of a minor child (including adoptive or foster parents). Examples of familial status discrimination include refusing to rent to families with children, evicting families once a child joins the family through, e.g., birth, adoption, custody, or requiring families with children to live on specific floors or in specific buildings or areas. Single parent households are also protected by fair housing law. Regional Trend According to the 2016-2020 ACS, 27.6% of households have children of the householder under age 18. Of the 27.6% of households with children, 18.8% are married couple households, 2.6% are male-headed households, and 6.2% are female-headed households. Figure D-11 shows households with children in Los Angeles County, Hermosa Beach, and jurisdictions adjacent to Hermosa Beach. Of the selected jurisdictions, Manhattan Beach has the largest proportion of households with children (34.3%), followed by Lawndale (31.9%), and Torrance (29.3%). Hermosa Beach has the smallest proportion of households with children compared to the County and neighboring cities. Lawndale has the largest proportion of single-parent male-headed households. All the selected cities have proportions of single-parent female-headed households below the countywide average of 6.2%. Figure D-12 shows the population of children living in single-parent female-headed households by tract in the region. Children in female-headed households are most concentrated in the area northeast of Hermosa Beach, including Inglewood, the City of Los Angeles, and unincorporated Los Angeles County communities, and the areas around Long Beach and Lakewood. In general, there are more children living in female-headed households in the central Los Angeles County areas compared to the South Bay, Westside, Gateway, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley cities. Page 521 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-30 Figure D-11: Households with Children in Neighboring Cities and County (2020) Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Page 522 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-31 Figure D-12: Regional Children in Female-Headed Households by Tract (2019) Page 523 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-32 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Local Trend According to the 2006-2010 and 2016-2020 ACS, the proportion of households with children has increased (Table D-7). Households with children represent 16.4% of households citywide in 2010, but 18.6% in 2020. The proportion of married couples with children and single-parent female-headed households also increased during this period. Female- headed households with children require special consideration and assistance because of their greater need for affordable housing and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services. However, only 2.2% of households in Hermosa Beach are single- parent female-headed households compared to 6.2% countywide. There are no tracts in Hermosa Beach where more than 20% of children reside in female-headed households (Figure D-13). Tract 6211.02 in the southeast section of the City has a smaller population of children in married couple households compared to other tracts. According to the HCD Data Viewer 2.0, based on the 2017-2021 ACS, 64.7% of children reside in married couple households in tract 6211.02 compared to 80.4% to 94.6% of children in the remaining tracts. Hermosa Beach is characterized by a large population of persons living alone. Approximately 35% of households are persons living alone in the City compared to only 25.8% countywide. However, 8.9% of households in both the County and City are elderly persons aged 65 and older living alone. Figure D-15 shows that the northern tracts, tracts 6210.01 and 6210.05, have larger populations of adults living alone compared to the southern tracts. According to 2017-2021 ACS estimates, tracts 6210.01 and 6210.05 also have larger populations of elderly adults, 15% and 21.2%, respectively, compared to tracts 6211.02 and 6211.04 in southern Hermosa Beach (14.1% and 8.5%, respectively) (Figure D- 16). Table D-7: Households with Children (2010-2020) Household Type 2010 2020 Households Percent Households Percent Households with Children 1,542 16.4% 1,595 18.6% Married Couple with Children 1,314 14.0% 1,310 15.2% Male Householder with Children 113 1.2% 99 1.2% Female Householder with Children 115 1.2% 186 2.2% Total Households 9,389 100.0% 8,596 100.0% Source: 2006-2010 and 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Sites Inventory There are no tracts with populations of children residing in single-parent female-headed households exceeding 20%. The distribution of RHNA units by population of children in married couple households is shown in Figure D-13 and Table D-8. Most RHNA units (78%) are in tracts where more than 80% of children live in married couple households, including 88.5% of lower income units. The City’s RHNA strategy does not concentrate lower or moderate income units in areas where fewer children reside in married couple households. RHNA sites are distributed throughout tracts with variable populations of children in married Page 524 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-33 couple households to the greatest extent possible given the overall character of Hermosa Beach. Table D-8: Distribution of RHNA Units by Children in Married Couple Households (2021) Children in Married Couple HHs (Tract) Lower Income Units Moderate Income Units Above Moderate Income Units Total Units Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent <20% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 20-40% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 40-60% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 60-80% 40 11.5% 65 36.5% 28 38.9% 133 22.2% >80% 309 88.5% 113 63.5% 44 61.1% 466 77.8% Total 349 100.0% 178 100.0% 72 100.0% 599 100.0% Page 525 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-34 Figure D-13: Children in Female-Headed Households by Tract and Sites Inventory (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 526 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-35 Figure D-14: Children in Married Couple Households by Tract and Sites Inventory (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 527 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-36 Figure D-15: Population Living Alone by Tract (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 528 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-37 Figure D-16: Population Aged 65 and Older by Tract (2021) Source: 2017-2021 ACs (5-Year Estimates). Page 529 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-38 d. Income Identifying low or moderate income (LMI) geographies and individuals is important to overcome patterns of segregation. HUD defines a LMI area as a Census tract or block group where over 51% of the population is LMI (based on HUD income definition of up to 80% of the Area Median Income). Regional Trend According to Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)3 data based on the 2015-2019 ACS, 55.6% of Los Angeles County households are low income, earning 80% or less than the area median income (AMI) (Table D-9). A significantly larger proportion of renter households in Los Angeles County are considered lower income. Over 69% of renter households are lower income compared to only 39.3% of owner households. Figure D-17 shows populations of low or moderate income (LMI) households in the region by block group. The central and south Los Angeles County areas tend to have larger LMI household populations. Coastal areas, including Hermosa Beach, tend to have smaller populations of low or moderate income households. Table D-9: Households by Income and Tenure – Los Angeles County (2022) Income Category Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total 0%-30% of AMI 10.8% 30.6% 21.5% 31%-50% of AMI 11.1% 18.9% 15.3% 51%-80% of AMI 17.4% 19.9% 18.7% 81%-100% of AMI 11.0% 8.9% 9.9% Greater than 100% of AMI 49.7% 21.7% 34.5% Total 1,519,515 1,797,280 3,316,795 Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. 3 Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) receives custom tabulations of American Community Survey (ACS) data from the U.S. Census Bureau. These data, known as the "CHAS" data (Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy), demonstrate the extent of housing problems and housing needs, particularly for low income households. Page 530 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-39 Figure D-17: Regional LMI Household Population by Block Group (2020) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD 2020), 2022. Page 531 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-40 Local Trend A significantly larger proportion of Hermosa Beach households earn 100% or more of the AMI compared to the County as a whole. According to 2022 HUD CHAS data, 71.9% of Hermosa Beach households earn 100% or more of the AMI compared to only 34.5% countywide. The income disparity between owners and renters is also less prominent in Hermosa Beach than the County. Only 22.7% of owners and 21.9% of renters earn less than 80% of the AMI. According to 2016-2020 ACS estimates, the median household income in Hermosa Beach is $142,500. Coastal cities like Hermosa Beach tend to have significantly higher median household incomes compared to adjacent cities to the east. The median household income in Hermosa Beach is higher than the median in Los Angeles County ($71,358), El Segundo ($115,846), Gardena ($64,015), Lawndale ($65,923), Redondo Beach ($116,832), and Torrance ($94,781), and only slightly lower than the median in Manhattan Beach ($153,926). Table D-10: Households by Income and Tenure – Hermosa Beach (2022) Income Category Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total 0%-30% of AMI 6.2% 6.7% 6.5% 31%-50% of AMI 7.4% 4.0% 5.6% 51%-80% of AMI 9.1% 11.1% 10.2% 81%-100% of AMI 4.2% 7.4% 5.9% Greater than 100% of AMI 73.0% 70.8% 71.9% Total 4,245 4,710 8,955 Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. LMI household populations at the block group-level are shown for Hermosa Beach in Figure D-18. There are no block groups in the City that are considered LMI areas where more than 50% of households are low or moderate income. Most block groups have very small LMI household populations representing less than 25% of the block group population. There are five block groups located along Hermosa Avenue with LMI household populations ranging from 26% to 37%. Populations of LMI households in Hermosa Beach tracts are generally consistent with adjacent coastal cities such as Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. As mentioned above, jurisdictions east of the City, including Lawndale, Gardena, and Torrance, have more LMI households. Sites Inventory There are no LMI areas where more than 50% of households earn low or moderate incomes in Hermosa Beach. As shown in Table D-11 and Figure D-18. Consistent with the citywide trend, most RHNA units are in block groups where less than 25% of households are low or moderate income. There are 44 lower income units, 20 moderate income units, and 19 above moderate income units in a block group where 35% of households are LMI. The City’s RHNA strategy distributes sites throughout block groups with variable LMI household populations to the extent possible given the composition of Hermosa Beach. Page 532 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-41 Table D-11: Distribution of RHNA Units by LMI Household Population LMI Households (Block Group) Lower Income Units Moderate Income Units Above Moderate Income Units Total Units Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent <25% 305 87.4% 158 88.8% 53 73.6% 516 86.1% 25-50% 44 12.6% 20 11.2% 19 26.4% 83 13.9% 50-75% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 75-100% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total 349 100.0% 178 100.0% 72 100.0% 599 100.0% Page 533 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-42 Figure D-18: LMI Household Population by Block Group and Sites Inventory (2020) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (HUD 2020), 2023. Page 534 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-43 3. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas a. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty (R/ECAPs) In an effort to identify racially/ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs), HUD has identified census tracts with a majority non-White population (greater than 50%) and a poverty rate that exceeds 40% or is three times the average tract poverty rate for the metro/micro area, whichever threshold is lower. Regional Trend Figure D-19 shows tracts that have been identified as R/ECAPs or TCAC areas of high segregation and poverty. TCAC opportunity areas and scores are expanded upon in Section 4, Access to Opportunities. In the region, R/ECAPs and areas of high segregation and poverty are most prevalent in the City of Los Angeles, south Los Angeles, and in and around Long Beach. There are no R/ECAPs or areas of high segregation and poverty in the coastal areas stretching from Malibu to Rancho Palos Verdes. As mentioned previously, jurisdictions along the coast tend to have smaller populations of racial/ethnic minorities and LMI households compared to the inland County areas. Page 535 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-44 Figure D-19: Regional R/ECAPs and TCAC Areas of High Segregation and Poverty Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD 2009-2013; TCAC 2022), 2022. Page 536 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-45 Local Trend There are no R/ECAPs or TCAC-designated areas of high segregation and poverty in Hermosa Beach. The closest R/ECAPs are in the City of Los Angeles and Hawthorne east of the City, and the closest TCAC areas of high segregation and poverty are in the unincorporated County and Inglewood northeast of the City. As presented in Table D-12, Hermosa Beach has a significantly smaller population below the poverty level compared to the County (4.2% vs. 14.2%, respectively). In Hermosa Beach, the American Indian/Alaska Native population (12.2%) and Asian population (10%) have the highest poverty rates. All other racial/ethnic groups in the City have poverty rates below the citywide average of 4.3%. In Los Angeles County, poverty rates are the highest in the Black/African American population (20.2%), population of some other race (17.8%), Hispanic/Latino population (16.9%), and American Indian/Alaska Native population (16.3%). Sites Inventory There are no RHNA sites in R/ECAPs or areas of high segregation and poverty. Figure D-20 shows poverty status by tract in Hermosa Beach the surrounding area. Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach all contain tracts with small populations of persons below the poverty level. Less than 10% of the population in all Hermosa Beach tracts are below the poverty level. Jurisdictions east of the City, such as Lawndale, Torrance, and Hawthorne, contain tracts with larger populations below the poverty level ranging from 10% to 40%. Table D-12: Population Below Poverty Level by Race/Ethnicity (2020) Race/Ethnicity Hermosa Beach Los Angeles County Total Population % Below Poverty Level Total Population % Below Poverty Level Black or African American alone 135 0.0% 787,711 20.2% American Indian and Alaska Native alone 90 12.2% 76,403 16.3% Asian alone 1,160 10.0% 1,464,802 11.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0 -- 24,520 -- Some other race alone 402 2.7% 2,093,575 17.8% Two or more races 1,789 2.1% 717,876 12.1% Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) 2,149 2.7% 4,797,018 16.9% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 14,358 4.3% 2,554,426 9.4% Total 19,135 4.2% 9,884,138 14.2% Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Sites Inventory There are no RHNA sites in R/ECAPs or areas of high segregation and poverty. Page 537 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-46 Figure D-20: Poverty Status by Tract (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2023. Page 538 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-47 b. Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Affluence (RCAAs) While racially concentrated areas of poverty and segregation (R/ECAPs) have long been the focus of fair housing policies, racially concentrated areas of affluence (RCAAs) must also be analyzed to ensure housing is integrated, a key to fair housing choice. According to a policy paper published by HUD, RCAAs are defined as communities with a large proportion of affluent and non-Hispanic White residents. According to HUD's policy paper, non-Hispanic Whites are the most racially segregated group in the United States. In the same way neighborhood disadvantage is associated with concentrated poverty and high concentrations of people of color, conversely, distinct advantages are associated with residence in affluent, White communities. HCD has created a new version of the RCAA metric to better reflect California's relative diversity and regional conditions, and to aid local jurisdictions in their analysis of racially concentrated areas of poverty and affluence pursuant to AB 686 and AB 1304. This section describes RCAAs using HCD’s updated methodology.4 Regional Trend As presented in Figure D-21, RCAAs are more prevalent in Los Angeles County coastal communities. In the region surrounding Hermosa Beach, RCAAs have been identified along the coast from Malibu to Ranchos Palos Verdes. There are no RCAAs in the central, south, and east Los Angeles area. As shown in Figure D-5 and Figure D-17 previously, coastal areas tend to have smaller non-White and LMI household populations compared to inland jurisdictions. Figure D-22 shows median income by block group in the region. Consistent with the RCAA trend, block groups with higher median incomes exceeding the Statewide median of $87,100 are most prevalent along the coast from Santa Monica to Ranchos Palos Verdes. In general, median incomes are lower the more inland a jurisdiction is. Most block groups in central and east Los Angeles surrounding the City of Los Angeles have median incomes below the State median. 4 HCD, Racially Concentrated Areas of Affluence. Summary and Description. Accessed January 20, 2023. https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4100330678564ad699d139b1c193ef14&sublayer=4. Page 539 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-48 Figure D-21: Regional RCAA Tracts (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 540 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-49 Figure D-22: Regional Median Income by Block Group (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 541 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-50 Local Trend Median household income by race/ethnicity in Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles County is shown in Table D-13. In the County, White, non-Hispanic households have the highest median income of $91,323. Black/African American households ($51,256), households of some other race ($56,747), and Hispanic/Latino households ($59,837) have the lowest median incomes in the County. American Indian/Alaska Native households also have a median income below the countywide median of $71,358. The median household income in Hermosa Beach is $142,500, significantly higher than the median countywide. The median income amongst Black/African American households in Hermosa Beach is well below other racial/ethnic groups but is higher than the median for Black/African American households countywide. The median household income for the Black/African American population is only $86,056. The median household income in the Hispanic Latino population, $139,034, is also lower than the citywide median of $142,083. All other racial/ethnic groups in the City have median household incomes exceeding the median citywide. Table D-13: Median Household Income by Race/Ethnicity (2020) Race/Ethnicity Hermosa Beach Los Angeles County % Distribution Median HH Income % Distribution Median HH Income Black or African American 1.0% $86,056 9.4% $51,259 American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7% - 0.7% $62,427 Asian 4.7% $212,847 15.1% $83,252 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% - 0.2% $78,831 Some other race 1.2% $152,656 16.1% $56,747 Two or more races 4.5% $206,875 5.8% $71,943 Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race) 7.3% $139,034 37.7% $59,837 White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 82.6% $143,083 35.1% $91,323 Total 8,596 $142,500 3,332,504 $71,358 Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). All tracts in Hermosa Beach are considered RCAAs (Figure D-24). As presented in Figure D- 24, most block groups in the City have median incomes exceeding the State median of $87,100. There is one block group with a median income of only $54,150 located in the northwestern section of the City. This block group encompasses North School and Valley Park and is located along Valley Drive, Gould Avenue, 27th Street, and Hermosa Avenue. The tract encompassing this block group has a larger proportion of renter-occupied households compared to all other City tracts. Approximately 61% of households in this tract are renters. In general, renters are more likely to have lower incomes compared to owners. Tenure is further discussed in Section 5, Disproportionate Housing Needs, of this Assessment of Fair Housing Issues. Block groups between Hermosa Avenue and Ardmore Avenue, including the block group discussed above, tend to have lower median incomes than the remainder of the City. There is one mobile home park in Hermosa Beach on Pier Avenue in this section of the City (Marineland MHP, 60 units). Mobile homes tend to be more affordable than other housing options; therefore, households residing in mobile homes generally have lower incomes. Page 542 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-51 Hermosa Beach was previously a redlined community. The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) was created in the New Deal Era and trained many home appraisers in the 1930s. The HOLC created a neighborhood ranking system infamously known today as redlining. Local real estate developers and appraisers in over 200 cities assigned grades to residential neighborhoods. These maps and neighborhood ratings set the rules for decades of real estate practices. The grades ranged from A to D. During this time period, Hermosa Beach was ranked D. A D-ranking was considered “hazardous” and “areas here often received this grade because they were "infiltrated" with "undesirable populations" such as Jewish, Asian, Mexican, and Black families. These areas were more likely to be close to industrial areas and to have older housing.”5 Despite being historically redlined, Hermosa Beach has gradually transitioned into a desirable community given its coastal location, Hermosa Beach is a coastal community spanning only approximately a mile inland. Because of the geographic character of the City, land and housing costs, including rental and ownership housing, tend to be higher compared to other Los Angeles County jurisdictions. According to Zillow’s market summary for Hermosa Beach, the median rent in the City is $5,900 as of November 2023.6 Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, coastal cities north and south of Hermosa Beach also have higher median rental prices of $7,000 and $3,500, respectively, compared to jurisdictions east of the City including Torrance ($2,733), Lawndale ($2,600), and the City of Los Angeles ($2,800). Similarly, the median home sale price in Hermosa Beach in August 2022 was $1,850,000 compared to only $820,000 countywide during the same period.7 Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach also had median home sale prices exceeding the County average of $2,842,500 and $1,300,000, respectively. Cities just inland of Hermosa Beach had significantly lower median home sale prices, including Torrance ($956,500), Lawndale ($855,00), Gardena ($730,000), and the City of Los Angeles ($1,075,000). The high housing costs in the City, due to geographic location, are a contributing factor for the prevalence in RCAAs in the community. Actions outlined in this Housing Element (see Table II-2 in Chapter II, Housing Policy Plan) aim to increase access to these RCAAs through increased housing opportunities and outreach strategies. Affirmative marketing strategies include working with agencies serving low income and special needs households to promote affordable housing opportunities in the City to promote more diverse and inclusive communities. Sites Inventory All sites identified to meet the RHNA are in RCAAs. 5 HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0, HOLC Redlining Grade Description. https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7792ea4a90834c168078907350c40ad8. Accessed November 2023. 6 Zillow.com Rental Market Trends. https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/. Accessed November 2023. 7 Corelogic California Home Sale Activity by City, August 2022. https://www.corelogic.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/09/CA-Home-Sale-Activity-by-City-August-2022.pdf. Page 543 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-52 Figure D-23: RCAA Tracts (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 544 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-53 Figure D-24: Median Income by Block Group (2019) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 545 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-54 4. Access to Opportunities Significant disparities in access to opportunity are defined by the AFFH Final Rule as “substantial and measurable differences in access to educational, transportation, economic, and other opportunities in a community based on protected class related to housing.” The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) convened the California Fair Housing Task force to “provide research, evidence-based policy recommendations, and other strategic recommendations to HCD and other related state agencies/ departments to further the fair housing goals (as defined by HCD).” The Task Force has created Opportunity Maps to identify resources levels across the state “to accompany new policies aimed at increasing access to high opportunity areas for families with children in housing financed with nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)”. These opportunity maps are made from composite scores of three different domains made up of a set of indicators. Table D-14 shows the full list of indicators. The opportunity maps include a measure or “filter” to identify areas with poverty and racial segregation. To identify these areas, census tracts were first filtered by poverty and then by a measure of racial segregation. The criteria for these filters were: • Poverty: Tracts with at least 30 percent of population under federal poverty line; • Racial Segregation: Tracts with location quotient higher than 1.25 for Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, or all people of color in comparison to the County Table D-14: Domains and List of Indicators for Opportunity Maps Domain Indicator Economic Poverty Adult education Employment Job proximity Median home value Education Math proficiency Reading proficiency High School graduation rates Student poverty rates Environmental CalEnviroScreen 3.0 pollution Indicators and values Source: California Fair Housing Task Force, Methodology for the 2021 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps, December 2020. TCAC/HCD assigns “scores” for each of the domain (see Table D-14) by census tracts as well as computing “composite” scores that are a combination of the three domains. Scores from each individual domain range from 0-1, where higher scores indicate higher “access” to the domain or higher “outcomes.” Composite scores do not have a numerical value but rather rank census tracts by the level of resources (low, moderate, high, highest, and high poverty and segregation). The TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps offer a tool to visualize show areas of highest resource, high resource, moderate resource, moderate resource (rapidly changing), low resource, and high segregation and poverty and can help to identify areas within the community Page 546 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-55 that provide good access to opportunity for residents or, conversely, provide low access to opportunity. They can also help to highlight areas where there are high levels of segregation and poverty. The information from the opportunity mapping can help to highlight the need for housing element policies and programs that would help to remediate conditions in low resource areas and areas of high segregation and poverty and to encourage better access for low and moderate income and black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) households to housing in high resource areas. Regional Trend As explained previously, TCAC composite scores categorize the level of resources in each census tract. Categorization is based on percentile rankings for census tracts within the region. In the Los Angeles County region surrounding Hermosa Beach, coastal areas are predominantly highest resource areas (Figure D-25). As tracts go further inland, the lower composite TCAC scores are. The central and south Los Angeles areas are predominantly low resource areas and areas of high segregation and poverty. Jurisdictions adjacent to Hermosa Beach to the east, including Lawndale and Gardena, are comprised of high, moderate, and low resource areas, whereas cities even further east of Hermosa Beach, such as the City of Los Angeles, Willowbrook and Westmont communities, and Compton, have primarily low resource areas and areas of high segregation and poverty. Page 547 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-56 Figure D-25: Regional TCAC Opportunity Area Scores by Tract (2022) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2022. Page 548 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-57 While the Federal Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule has been repealed, the data and mapping developed by HUD for the purpose of preparing the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) can still be useful in informing communities about segregation in their jurisdiction and region, as well as disparities in access to opportunity. This section presents the HUD-developed index scores based on nationally available data sources to assess County residents’ access to key opportunity assets. HUD opportunity indices are provided for entitlement jurisdictions only. Opportunity indicators are not available for the City of Corte Madera. Table D-20 provides index scores or values (the values range from 0 to 100) for the following opportunity indicator indices: • School Proficiency Index: The school proficiency index uses school-level data on the performance of 4th grade students on state exams to describe which neighborhoods have high-performing elementary schools nearby and which are near lower performing elementary schools. The higher the index value, the higher the school system quality is in a neighborhood. • Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the index value, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. • Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region (i.e., the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). The higher the transit trips index value, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. • Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50 percent of the median income for renters for the region/CBSA. The higher the index value, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood. • Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CBSA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. • Environmental Health Index: The environmental health index summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. The higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. Therefore, the higher the index value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block-group. Page 549 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-58 Table D-15: Opportunity Indices by Race/Ethnicity – Los Angeles County (2020) School Proficiency Index Labor Market Index Transit Trip Index Low Transportation Cost Index Jobs Proximity Index Environmental Health Index Total Population White, non-Hispanic 65.09 65.41 82.63 74.09 55.80 18.99 Black, non-Hispanic 32.37 34.00 87.70 79.18 40.13 11.66 Hispanic 38.38 33.18 87.19 77.74 41.53 11.91 Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 59.34 55.94 86.52 76.45 51.82 12.16 Native American, non-Hispanic 46.90 44.50 83.17 75.65 44.24 16.74 Population below federal poverty line White, non-Hispanic 58.06 57.49 86.42 79.48 57.52 16.66 Black, non-Hispanic 27.16 25.52 88.65 81.18 36.59 11.62 Hispanic 32.87 27.66 89.45 81.02 42.84 10.30 Asian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic 54.52 50.06 89.62 81.49 54.19 9.84 Native American, non-Hispanic 35.12 32.02 85.23 78.70 46.35 16.01 Source: AFFHT Data Table 12; Data Sources: Decennial Census; ACS; Great Schools; Common Core of Data; SABINS; LAI; LEHD; NATA. Page 550 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-59 Local Trend Table D-16 and Sites Inventory All RHNA sites are in HCD/TCAC highest resource areas. Figure D-26 show TCAC opportunity map scores by tract in Hermosa Beach. All tracts in the City are considered highest resource areas. As mentioned above, jurisdictions adjacent to Hermosa Beach, such as Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, are also comprised of mostly highest resource tracts. Tract 6211.02 in the southeast corner of the City has the lowest economic, environmental, and composite scores compared to other tracts in Hermosa Beach. However, all scores in all Hermosa Beach tracts are high, revealing economic, environmental, and educational opportunities are highly accessible in the City. Table D-16: TCAC Opportunity Map Scores by Tract (2021) Tract Economic Score Environmental Score Education Score Composite Score Final Category 6210.01 0.96 0.95 1.00 1.29 Highest Resource 6210.02 1.00 0.97 1.00 1.54 Highest Resource 6210.04 0.98 0.96 1.00 1.38 Highest Resource 6211.02 0.93 0.90 0.98 1.09 Highest Resource 6211.04 0.99 0.94 0.98 1.30 Highest Resource Source: TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map Scores by Tract, 2021. Sites Inventory All RHNA sites are in HCD/TCAC highest resource areas. Page 551 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-60 Figure D-26: TCAC Opportunity Area Scores by Tract (2022) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2023. Page 552 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-61 a. Economic Regional Trend As of December 2022, Los Angeles County has a labor force of 4,927,700 with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.8 According to the 2016-2020 ACS, the following industries employ the largest proportions of Los Angeles County residents: educational services, and health care and social assistance (19.5%), professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services (14%), and manufacturing (10.9%). The California Employment Development Department (EDD) cited the following companies and organizations as major employers in Los Angeles County: • AHMC Healthcare Inc (Alhambra) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • All Nations Church (Sylmar) – 1,000 to 4,999 employees • California State Univ NRTHRDG (Northridge) – 1,000 to 4,999 employees • Cedars-Sinai Health System (West Hollywood) – 10,000+ employees • Infineon Technologies Americas (El Segundo) – 1,000 to 4,999 employees • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles (Los Angeles) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Lac & USC Medical Ctr (Los Angeles) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Long Beach City Hall (Long Beach) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Longshore Dispatch (Wilmington) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Los Angeles County Sheriff (Monterey Park) – 10,000+ employees • Los Angeles Intl Airport-Lax (Los Angeles) – 10,000+ employees • Los Angeles Medical Ctr (Los Angeles) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Los Angeles Police Dept (Los Angeles) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • National Institutes of Health (Pasadena) – 10,000+ employees • Security Industry Specialist (Culver City) – 1,000 to 4,999 employees • Six Flags (Valencia – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Sony Pictures Entrtn Inc (Culver City) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Space Exploration Tech Corp (Hawthorne) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • Twentieth Century Fox (Los Angeles) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees • UCLA Community Based Learning (Los Angeles) – 10,000+ employees • University of Ca Los Angeles (Los Angeles) – 10,000+ employees • Vision X (Los Angeles) – 10,000+ employees • Walt Disney Co (Burbank) – 5,000 to 9,999 employees 8 California Employment Development Department (EDD). 2023. Los Angeles County Profile. Page 553 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-62 • Water Garden Management (Santa Monica) – 1,000 to 4,999 employees HUD’s opportunity indicators provide values for labor market index9 and jobs proximity index10 that can be measures for economic development in Los Angeles County. Like the other HUD opportunity indicators, scores range from 0 to 100 and are published by race and poverty level to identify differences in the relevant “opportunity” (in this case economic opportunity). The labor market index value is based on the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract- a higher score means higher labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. Los Angeles County’s labor market index values have range significantly from 33 to 65, with Hispanic residents scoring lowest and White residents scoring highest. Scores for Los Angeles County residents living below the poverty line drop for all racial/ethnic groups, most notably for Native American residents (from 45 to 32). Index values indicate that Black and Hispanic residents living in poverty have the lowest labor force participation and human capital in the County. HUD’s jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a neighborhood to jobs in the region. Index values can range from 0 to 100 and a higher index value indicate better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. County jobs proximity index values range from 40 to 56 for the total population, where the White population scores the highest and the Black population scores the lowest. The jobs proximity value map in Figure D-27 shows the distribution of scores by block group in the region surrounding Hermosa Beach. Jobs proximity scores are highest in block groups in the Westside area, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, and Torrance. Block groups with low scores below 20 are most concentrated in the south Los Angeles area (i.e., Inglewood, South Gate, Compton), the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Long Beach. The TCAC Economic Scores are a composite of jobs proximity index values as well as poverty, adult education, employment, and median home value characteristics. TCAC economic scores range from 0 to 1, where higher values indicate more positive economic outcomes. The map in Figure D-28 shows that tracts with the lowest economic scores are located east of Hermosa Beach and other coastal cities, including tracts in and around the cities of Compton, Huntington Park, the City of Los Angeles, Wilmington, and Long Beach. Nearly all tracts in jurisdictions in the coastal areas (i.e., Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes) scored in the highest quartile for economic opportunities. 9 Labor Market Engagement Index: The labor market engagement index provides a summary description of the relative intensity of labor market engagement and human capital in a neighborhood. This is based upon the level of employment, labor force participation, and educational attainment in a census tract. The higher the score, the higher the labor force participation and human capital in a neighborhood. 10 Jobs Proximity Index: The jobs proximity index quantifies the accessibility of a given residential neighborhood as a function of its distance to all job locations within a region/CBSA, with larger employment centers weighted more heavily. The higher the index value, the better the access to employment opportunities for residents in a neighborhood. Page 554 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-63 Figure D-27: Regional Jobs Proximity Index Scores by Block Group (2017) Page 555 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-64 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD, 2014-2017), 2022. Figure D-28: Regional TCAC Economic Scores by Tract (2022) Page 556 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-65 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2022. Local Trend According to the 2016-2020 ACS, Hermosa Beach has a labor force of 11,935 persons with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The ACS estimates Los Angeles County had an unemployment rate of 6.5% during the same period. The following industries employ the largest proportions of Hermosa Beach residents: professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services (24.2%), educational services, and health care and social assistance (14.6%), finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing (13.5%), and manufacturing (12.4%). As shown in Figure D-29, approximately 76% of employees in Hermosa Beach commute to work in a car, truck, or van compared to 81.6% countywide. A significantly larger proportion of employees work from home in Hermosa Beach (16.3%) compared to the County (8%). Overall, Hermosa Beach residents tend to have slightly longer commutes compared to residents countywide. Over 34% of workers in Hermosa Beach commute 45 minutes or longer to work compared to only 25% of workers in Los Angeles County. Figure D-29: Means of Transportation to Work (2020) Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimate). Jobs proximity scores by block group are shown for Hermosa Beach in Figure D-30. In general, block groups on the northern side of the City have higher jobs proximity scores compared to the southern side. Block groups on the northern side and along the western border received scores ranging from 61 to 75, while block groups on the southern side received scores ranging from 49 to 58. While the northern section of the City has slightly better access to employment opportunities, jobs proximity scores citywide are generally comparable. Page 557 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-66 All tracts in the City scored in the highest quartile for TCAC economic opportunities (Figure D-31). Page 558 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-67 Figure D-30: Jobs Proximity Index Scores by Block Group (2017) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD, 2014-2017), 2023. Page 559 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-68 Figure D-31: TCAC Economic Scores by Tract (2022) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2023. Page 560 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-69 b. Education Regional Trend The school proficiency index is an indicator of school system quality, with higher index scores indicating access to higher school quality. In Los Angeles County, Black residents have access to lower quality schools (lowest index value of 32), followed by Hispanic residents (38), and Native American residents (47). The White and Asian/Pacific Islander populations received higher index scores of 59 and 65, respectively (Table D-15). For residents living below the federal poverty line, index values are lower for all races and are still lowest for Black and Hispanic residents. White residents have the highest index values, indicating a greater access to high quality schools, regardless of poverty status. The HCD/TCAC education scores for the region show the distribution of education quality based on education outcomes (Figure D-32). As explained in Table D-14, the Education domain score is based on a variety of indicators including math proficiency, reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rates. The education scores range from 0 to 1, with higher scores indicating more positive education outcomes. In the region, lower education scores are found in census tracts in the Downtown Los Angeles and south Los Angeles areas, such as the City of Los Angeles, Inglewood, Westmont, and Huntington Park, and Long Beach area. Consistent with TCAC composite scores, tracts in coastal areas, from Santa Monica to Rancho Palos Verdes, have higher education scores, most scoring in the highest quartile. As of 2022, Los Angeles County had a five-year cohort graduation rate of 86.1%, slightly lower than 86.1% statewide.11 The Asian and Filipino populations have the highest graduation rates (both 95.8%), followed by the White population (89.3%), and population of two or more races (86.9%). The American Indian and African American populations have the lowest graduation rates (67.2% and 78.5%, respectively). In the 2019-2020 school year, 61.5% of high school completers were enrolled in college in Los Angeles County compared to 62.7% in the State. 11 California Department of Education (CDE), Data Quest. 2021-2022 Five-Year Cohort Graduation Rate, Los Angeles County Report. Accessed January 2023. Page 561 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-70 Figure D-32: Regional TCAC Education Scores by Tract (2022) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2022. Page 562 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-71 Local Trend The Hermosa Beach City School District operates in the City and includes Hermosa View School (TK-2), Hermosa Vista School (3-4), and Hermosa Valley School (5-8). There is no public high school in Hermosa Beach. The closest public high schools are located in Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Greatschools.org is a non-profit organization that rates schools across the States. The Great Schools Summary Rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating. Ratings at the lower end of the scale (1-4) signal that the school is “below average”, 5-6 indicate “average”, and 7-10 are “above average.” Hermosa View School and Hermosa Valley School received high scores of 10 and 9, respectively. The Healthy Places Index (HPI) is a new tool that allows local officials to diagnose and change community conditions that affect health outcomes and the wellbeing of residents.12 The HPI tool was developed by the Public Health Alliance of Southern California to assist in comparing community conditions across the state and combined 25 community characteristics such as housing, education, economic, and social factors into a single indexed HPI Percentile Score. Hermosa Beach has an HPI index score in 96th percentile, indicating the City has healthier community conditions than 96% of other California cities and towns. The HPI also includes individual indicators related to variables including, but not limited to, economic, educational, social, environmental, and housing factors. Educational variables include population with a bachelor’s education or higher, high school enrollment, and preschool enrollment at the tract level. All Hermosa Beach tracts scored in the highest quartile for population with a bachelor’s education or higher. More than 71% of the population over the age of 25 in all tracts have a bachelor's degree of higher. In all Hermosa Beach tracts, 100% of 15 to 17 year olds are also enrolled in high school. Preschool enrollment is also included as a variable for the HPI as “early childhood is a crucial period for brain development, shaping nearly every aspect of one’s future health and wellbeing. Quality preschool is important for healthy development, and has been associated with lifelong educational, economic and health benefits.”13 Figure D-33 shows percentile rankings by tract for preschool enrollment in Hermosa Beach. The northern Hermosa Beach tracts scored in the highest quartile for preschool enrollment, where 75% to 100% of 3 and 4 year olds are enrolled in preschool. Only 53.8% of preschool-aged children in the southeastern tract (tract 6211.02) and 50.9% in the southwestern tract (tract 6211.04) are enrolled in preschool. TCAC education scores for Hermosa Beach tracts are presented in Figure D-34. As stated in Table D-14 above, TCAC education scores are formulated based on math proficiency, reading proficiency, high school graduation rates, and student poverty rates. All tracts in the City scored in the highest quartile for educational opportunities. 12 California Healthy Places Index (HPI) (based on ACS 2015-2019 (5-Year Estimates)), 2022. Accessed January 2023. https://www.healthyplacesindex.org/. 13 California Healthy Places Index (HPI), 2022. Preschool Enrollment. Accessed January 2023. https://policies.healthyplacesindex.org/education/preschool-enrollment/about. Page 563 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-72 Figure D-33: Healthy Places Index – Preschool Enrollment by Tract (2019) Source: California Healthy Places Index (HPI) (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2023. Page 564 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-73 Figure D-34: TCAC Education Scores by Tract (2022) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2023. Page 565 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-74 c. Environmental Regional Trend Historical and current land uses, such as landfills and proximity to freeways, may expose residents to variable environmental conditions. The TCAC Environmental Score shown in Figure D-35 is based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0 scores. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) compiles these scores to help identify California communities disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution. In addition to environmental factors (pollutant exposure, groundwater threats, toxic sites, and hazardous materials exposure) and sensitive receptors (seniors, children, persons with asthma, and low birth weight infants), CalEnviroScreen also takes into consideration socioeconomic factors. These factors include educational attainment, linguistic isolation, poverty, and unemployment. TCAC Environmental Scores range from 0 to 1, where higher scores indicate a more positive environmental outcome (better environmental quality) A large proportion of the region surrounding Hermosa Beach is comprised of tracts scoring in the lowest quartile for environmental opportunities (Figure D-35). Most tracts in and around the cities of Los Angeles, El Segundo, Gardena, Carson, Long Beach, Compton, and South Gate received environmental scores in the lowest quartile. Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and the Palos Verdes peninsula (Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates) have the highest concentration of tracts scoring in the highest quartile in the region. Most of Los Angeles County as a whole received environmental scores of 0.5 or lower. Figure D-35 shows the TCAC Environmental Score based on CalEnviroScreen 3.0. However, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment has released updated scored in February 2020 (CalEnviroScreen 4.0). The CalEnviroScreen 4.0 scores in Figure D-36 are based on percentiles and show that coastal areas, from Santa Monica to Rancho Palos Verdes, generally have better environmental conditions compared to south, central, and east Los Angeles. Tracts scoring in the 91st percentile or higher (worst scores) are prevalent in the section of the County stretching from Glendale to Carson (north and south) and Inglewood to El Monte (west and east). HUD’s opportunity index for “environmental health” summarizes potential exposure to harmful toxins at a neighborhood level. Index values range from 0 to 100 and the higher the index value, the less exposure to toxins harmful to human health. Therefore, the higher the value, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood, where a neighborhood is a census block-group. In Los Angeles County, environmental health index values range from 11.7 for Black residents to 19 for White residents for the total population (Table D-15). The index decreases for all racial/ethnic groups below the poverty line, most drastically for the Asian/Pacific Islander population. Of the populations below the poverty line, Asian/Pacific Islander residents have the lowest environmental health index score of 9.8. The White population, including the population below the poverty line, has the highest environmental health index score compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Page 566 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-75 Figure D-35: Regional TCAC Environmental Scores by Tract (2022) Page 567 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-76 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2022. Page 568 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-77 Figure D-36: Regional CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile Scores by Tract (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (OEHHA 2021), 2022. Page 569 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-78 Local Trend TCAC environmental scores by tract are shown in Figure D-38 for Hermosa Beach. Of the five tracts in the City, four scored in the highest quartile and one, in the southwestern corner of the City, received a score of 0.74. While this tract did receive a slightly lower environmental score compared to the remainder of Hermosa Beach, it is relevant to note that the other four tracts received scores ranging from 0.75 to 0.83. Based on these scores, environmental opportunities, based on TCAC/HCD’s definition, are generally consistent citywide. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 scores for Hermosa Beach are presented in Figure D-39. Consistent with TCAC environmental scores, all tracts in the City received low CalEnviroScreen 4.0 percentile scores (best scores) indicating healthy environmental conditions. As mentioned above, based on the overall HPI score, Hermosa Beach has healthier community conditions than 96% of other California cities and towns. The HPI includes individual indicators used to determine a City or neighborhoods overall score. The HPI uses the following variables to analyze clean environment: Diesel PM (average daily amount of particulate pollution (very small particles) from diesel sources, measured in kilograms/day), drinking water contaminants (combines information about 13 contaminants and 2 types of water quality violations that are sometimes found when drinking water samples are tested), ozone (average amount of ozone in the air during the most polluted 8 hours of summer days, measured in parts per million), and PM 2.5 (yearly average of fine particulate matter concentration (very small particles from vehicle tailpipes, tires and brakes, powerplants, factories, burning wood, construction dust, and many other sources), measured in micrograms/meter3). All Hermosa Beach tracts scored in the highest quartile (best scores) for drinking water contaminants and in the 72nd percentile for ozone. All tracts also scored in the lowest quartile for PM 2.5 Diesel PM percentile rankings by tract are shown in Figure D-37. Most tracts received percentile scores for Diesel PM ranging from 32 to 50, while the northeastern tract scored in the 18th percentile. While the City does have low scores for Diesel PM and PM 2.5, these scores are generally consistent with the County as a whole. Coastal cities, such as Hermosa Beach, generally have slightly better Diesel PM and PM 2.5 percentile scores compared to inland County jurisdictions. High levels of Diesel PM are typically recorded adjacent to ports, rail yards, and freeways.14 PM 2.5 emissions are typically emitted from power plants, industries, and automobiles, but can also be emitted by construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks, for fires.15 Highly urbanized areas such as Los Angeles County, including Hermosa Beach, are generally more exposed to high Diesel PM and PM 2.5 pollutants. The HPI also includes data for park access. Parks and open space are an important part of environmental health as “parks can encourage physical activity, reduce chronic diseases, improve mental health, foster community connections, and support community resilience to climate change and pollution.”16 According to the HPI based on 2017 14 California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Diesel Particulate Matter. Accessed January 2023. https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/indicator/diesel-particulate-matter#:~:text=What%20is%20diesel%20particulate%20matter,contains%20hundreds%20of%20different%20chemicals.. 15 United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Particulate Matter (PM) Basics. Accessed January 2023. https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics. 16 California Healthy Places Index (HPI). Policy Guide, Park Access. Accessed January 2023. https://policies.healthyplacesindex.org/neighborhood/park-access/about. Page 570 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-79 California Department of Public Health data, 100% of residents in all Hermosa Beach tracts live within a half-mile of a park, beach, or open space. Sites Inventory All RHNA units are located in tracts scoring within the 20th percentile (best scores) of CalEnviroScreen 4.0 scores. Figure D-37: Healthy Places Index – Diesel PM by Tract (2016) Source: California Healthy Places Index (HPI) (based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0, 2016), 2023. Page 571 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-80 Figure D-38: TCAC Environmental Scores by Tract (2022) Page 572 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-81 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (TCAC 2022), 2023. Figure D-39: CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile Scores by Tract (2021) Page 573 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-82 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (OEHHA 2021), 2023. d. Transportation Regional Trend HUD’s opportunity indicators can provide a picture of transit use and access in Marin County through the transit index 17 and low transportation cost.18 Index values can range from zero to 100 and are reported per race so that differences in access to transportation can be evaluated based on race. In the County, transit index values range from 82.6 to 87.7, where White residents scored the lowest and Black residents scored the highest. Hispanic (87.2) and Asian/Pacific Islander (86.5) populations also scored higher than White and Native American (83.2) populations. Given that higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents utilize public transit, Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander residents are more likely to use public transit. For residents living below the poverty line, index values increase for all racial/ethnic groups, most notably for the White and Asian/Pacific Islander populations. Transit scores for the population below the poverty line range from 85.2 for the Native American population to 89.6 for the Asian/Pacific Islander population. Low transportation cost index values range from 74.1 for the White population to 79.2 for the Black population. The Black population has the highest low transportation cost index score followed by the Hispanic population (77.7), Asian/Pacific Islander population (76.5), and the Native American population (75.7). Low transportation cost scores are higher for the population below the poverty line regardless of race. Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander residents have the highest low transportation cost index values, regardless of poverty status. A higher “low transportation cost” index value indicates a lower cost of transportation. Therefore, transit is less costly for these racial/ethnic groups compared the White and Native American populations. Los Angeles County is served by a large public transit system including rail systems, bus operations, and transitways. The Metro rail system operates throughout the County and includes a hub in downtown Los Angeles. Additional rail service operators in the County include Metrolink and Amtrak. The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) operates the 416-mile Metrolink commuter rail system, which has its hub in Downtown Los Angeles at Union Station and extends to Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties. Amtrak provides interstate service from points around the country to Union Station, as well as regional service between major cities throughout California. There are several regional and municipal bus operators in the County; however, the largest is the Metro bus system. Metro operates the Metro Rapid Bus service and the Metro Express Bus service. The Metro rail and bus map is included as Figure D-40. 17 Transit Trips Index: This index is based on estimates of transit trips taken by a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50% of the median income for renters for the region (i.e., the Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). The higher the transit trips index, the more likely residents in that neighborhood utilize public transit. 18 Low Transportation Cost Index: This index is based on estimates of transportation costs for a family that meets the following description: a 3-person single-parent family with income at 50% of the median income for renters for the region/CBSA. The higher the index, the lower the cost of transportation in that neighborhood. Page 574 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-83 Figure D-40: Metro Rail and Busway Map (2022) Page 575 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-84 Source: Metro – Metro System Maps, October 2022. Accessed January 2023. https://www.metro.net/riding/guide/system-maps/. Local Trends HUD opportunity indices are not available for Hermosa Beach. Public transit systems operating in the City include Beach Cities Transit, Torrance Transit, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Commuter Express. • Beach Cities Transit provides fixed route and dial-a-ride transit service in the South Bay. BCT Line 109 connects Riviera Village, Hermosa, Manhattan, El Segundo, Green Line Stations, and the LAX Bus Center. Torrance Transit operates one bus route through Hermosa Beach. • Torrance Transit Line 13 operates between Redondo Beach Pier and Artesia A (Blue) Line Station, serving major destinations that include Hermosa Beach Pier, South Bay Galleria, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Dignity Health Sports Park, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. • LADOT Commuter Express shuttles provide one-way limited stop transit service to job centers during commute hours through Commuter Express Line 438. Hermosa Beach also has a system of bicycle paths, lanes, and routes throughout the City. Bike facilities generally run along the western side of the City, mainly along Hermosa Avenue, Monterey Boulevard, and Ardmore Avenue. Bike facilities are shown in Figure D- 41. Page 576 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-85 Figure D-41: Bicycle Facilities (2023) Source: City of Hermosa Beach Bike Facilities Map. Accessed January 2023. The City also operates a Safe Routes to School Program, partnering with the Hermosa Beach City School District and the Hermosa Beach Police Department. The City and School District have administered surveys of parents to understand walking and biking to school preferences and activities to inform safe routes to school programming and practices. The HPI includes automobile access and active commuting data as transportation indicators. According to HPI data based on the 2015-2019 ACS, more than 92% of households in all Hermosa Beach tracts have access to an automobile. While this is a large proportion of the population, these tracts received percentile scores ranging from only 32 to 62. Populations of households with access to vehicles in Hermosa Beach tracts are consistent with adjacent areas and larger than other areas of the County such as central and east Los Angeles. Only 1.6% to 9.7% of workers aged 16 or older commute to work by transit, walking, or cycling in Hermosa Beach tracts. The tract in the southeast corner of the City has the smallest population of transit, walking, or cycling commuters. As discussed previously, 76.2% of workers in Hermosa Beach get to work via car, truck, or van (Figure D-29). The southern side of the City also has lower jobs proximity index scores compared to the northern and western sides (Figure D-30). Bike facilities (paths, lanes, and routes) are also less accessible to persons residing in the southeastern tract (Figure D-41). Page 577 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-86 Figure D-42: Healthy Places Index – Active Commuting by Tract (2019) Source: California Healthy Places Index (HPI) (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2023. 5. Disproportionate Housing Needs The AFFH Rule Guidebook defines disproportionate housing needs as a condition in which there are significant disparities in the proportion of members of a protected class experiencing a category of housing needs when compared to the proportion of a member of any other relevant groups or the total population experiencing the category of housing need in the applicable geographic area (24 C.F.R. § 5.152). The analysis is completed by assessing cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing. The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) developed by the Census for HUD provides detailed information on housing needs by income level for different types of households in Los Angeles County. Housing problems considered by CHAS include: • Housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 30% of gross income; • Severe housing cost burden, including utilities, exceeding 50% of gross income; • Overcrowded conditions (housing units with more than one person per room); and • Units with physical defects (lacking complete kitchen or bathroom According to 2022 HUD CHAS data based on the 2015-2019 ACS, approximately 51% of Los Angeles County households experience housing problems, compared to 29% of households in Hermosa Beach. In both the County and Hermosa Beach, renters are more likely to be affected by housing problems than owners. Page 578 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-87 a. Cost Burden Regional Trend As presented in Table D-17, in Los Angeles County, approximately 44% of households are cost burdened. Renters experience cost burden at higher rates than owners (52.8% vs. 33.7%), regardless of race. Among renters, Black and Hispanic households are cost burdened at the highest rate (58.8% and 56.1%, respectively). All other racial/ethnic renter groups are cost burdened at a rate below the citywide average of 52.8% for renter-occupied households. Geographically, tracts with larger populations of cost burdened owners are more concentrated in the central and south Los Angeles areas (Figure D-43). However, tracts with populations of owners exceeding 60% are dispersed throughout the region, including in coastal areas such as Santa Monica and Long Beach. Tracts with larger populations of overpaying renters are also more prevalent in the central and south Los Angeles areas in and around the cities of Los Angeles, Compton, and Westmont, and in the area surrounding Long Beach (Figure D-44). The coastal area from Manhattan Beach to Palos Verdes Estates, including Hermosa Beach, tends to have fewer cost burdened renters. Table D-17: Housing Problems and Cost Burden by Race/Ethnicity – L.A. County (2019) White Black Asian Amer. Ind Pac. Isl. Hispanic All With Housing Problem Owner-Occupied 31.7% 41.3% 36.7% 34.7% 41.6% 45.8% 37.8% Renter-Occupied 51.9% 92.7% 56.1% 56.1% 54.0% 69.4% 61.2% All Households 41.0% 55.5% 45.7% 47.0% 49.5% 60.3% 50.5% With Cost Burden Owner-Occupied 30.7% 39.8% 33.0% 33.1% 31.0% 36.7% 33.7% Renter-Occupied 48.6% 58.8% 47.3% 51.3% 45.3% 56.1% 52.8% All Households 38.9% 52.4% 39.7% 43.6% 40.1% 48.6% 44.1% Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Housing problems and cost burdens can also affect special needs populations disproportionately. Table D-18 shows that elderly renters and large renter households experience housing problems at rates exceeding the countywide average for renter- occupied households. Over 83% of large renter households have one or more housing problem but only 52.5% are cost burdened. This is likely due to the population of large households that are overcrowded. Large owner households also experience housing problems at a rate exceeding the countywide average for owner-occupied households. Approximately 56% of elderly renters are cost burdened compared to only 52.8% countywide. Elderly households are more likely to have fixed incomes and overpay for housing. Table D-18: Housing Problems and Cost Burden by Household Type – L.A. County (2019) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied All HH Elderly Large HH All Owner Elderly Large HH All Renter Any housing problem 37.0% 52.1% 37.8% 65.7% 83.3% 61.2% 50.5% Cost burden >30% 37.8% 30.0% 33.7% 56.3% 52.5% 52.8% 44.1% Page 579 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-88 Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied All HH Elderly Large HH All Owner Elderly Large HH All Renter Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 580 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-89 Figure D-43: Regional Population of Cost Burdened Owners by Tract (2019) Source: HUD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 581 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-90 Figure D-44: Regional Population of Cost Burdened Renters by Tract (2019) Source: HUD AFFH Data Viewer (2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Page 582 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-91 Local Trend Housing problem and cost burden rates are lower in Hermosa Beach (28.8% and 26.6%, respectively, Table D-19) than in the County overall (50.5% and 44.1%, respectively, Table D-17). Since the 2006-2010 HUD CHAS data, cost burden has decreased in Hermosa Beach. In 2010, 38% of households were cost burden, including 36.4% of owner households and 39.2% of renter households. Unlike the countywide trend, Asian (50%) and American Indian (46.2%) renter households are cost burdened at the highest rates. As presented in Table D- 12 previously, the Asian and American Indian populations in Hermosa Beach also have the highest poverty rates compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Hispanic renter households are also cost burdened at a rate exceeding the citywide average for renter-occupied households (41%). White and Black renters are cost burdened at rates below the citywide average. Asian and Hispanic owners are also cost burdened at rates exceeding 25.2%, the citywide average for owner-occupied households. There are no cost burdened Black or American Indian owners in the City. As shown in Figure D-45, between 20% and 40% of owners are cost burdened in most Hermosa Beach tracts. Tract 6210.05 in the northwestern section of the City has a slightly larger population of overpaying owners with mortgages of 56.5%. Less than 38% of owners are cost burdened in the remaining Hermosa Beach tracts. Tract 6210.05 also contains block groups with LMI household populations exceeding 25% and lower median income compared to other areas of the City (see Figure D-18 and Figure D-24). Between 20% and 40% of renters are also cost burdened in tracts on the western side of the City (tracts 6210.05 and 6211.04) (Figure D-46). Only 19.8% of renters are cost burdened in tract 6211.02 in the southeast corner of the City while 45.6% are cost burdened in tract 6210.01 in the northeast section of the City. As discussed previously, tract 6210.01 has a population of elderly adults aged 65 and older of 15% compared to only 13.9% citywide. Elderly adults are more likely to be retired and have fixed or limited incomes. However, cost burden in Figure D-46 is based on earnings over the past 12 months from when the survey was taken. According to the ACS methodology, earnings are just one kind of income and are primarily wages and salary from a job. Other sources of income that are not considered “earnings” include Social Security payments, pensions, child support, public assistance, annuities, money derived from rental properties, interest and dividends. According to the 2017-2021 ACS, of the 454 households in tract 6210.01 with a householder aged 65 or older, 56.8% have household incomes, including annual earnings and other sources of income, of over $100,000. Because cost burden is estimated based on earnings alone, the population of households overpaying for housing may be exaggerated, especially in tract 6210.01. Table D-19: Housing Problems & Cost Burden by Race/Ethnicity – Hermosa Beach (2019) White Black Asian Amer. Ind Pac. Isl. Hispanic All With Housing Problem Owner-Occupied 24.1% 0.0% 41.2% 0.0% -- 31.3% 26.5% Renter-Occupied 29.1% 21.1% 50.0% 76.9% -- 54.1% 30.9% All Households 26.8% 17.4% 42.7% 62.5% -- 42.2% 28.8% With Cost Burden Owner-Occupied 23.3% 0.0% 41.2% 0.0% -- 31.3% 25.2% Page 583 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-92 White Black Asian Amer. Ind Pac. Isl. Hispanic All Renter-Occupied 26.7% 21.1% 50.0% 46.2% -- 41.0% 27.8% All Households 25.2% 17.4% 42.7% 37.5% -- 35.9% 26.6% Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Like the trend countywide, larger owner- and renter-occupied households are more likely to experience housing problems in the City (Table D-20). Large renter households are also more likely to be cost burdened. Approximately 55% of large renter households are cost burdened compared to only 28% of renters citywide. Elderly households also overpay for housing at rates exceeding the citywide average. Table D-20: Housing Problems & Cost Burden by Household Type – Hermosa Beach (2019) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied All HH Elderly Large HH All Owner Elderly Large HH All Renter Any housing problem 30.2% 33.3% 26.5% 61.8% 58.0% 30.9% 28.8% Cost burden >30% 29.7% 14.0% 25.2% 45.5% 54.6% 27.8% 26.6% Source: HUD CHAS data (based on 2015-2019 ACS), 2022. Sites Inventory As described above, three of the four tracts that make up Hermosa Beach have populations of cost burdened owners ranging from 20% to 40%. Consistent with this trend, 86% of RHNA units are in tracts with populations of cost burdened owners in this range (Table D-21). There are 46 lower income units, 20 moderate income units, and 19 above moderate income units in the tract where 56.5% of owner-occupied households are cost burdened. No above moderate income units are located in this tract. As shown in Table D-22, nearly half of RHNA units are in tracts where 20% to 40% of renters overpay for housing. As presented in Figure D-46, half of Hermosa Beach tracts on the western side of the City have cost burdened renter populations in this range. A larger proportion of units allocated to the lower income RHNA, 35%, are in the tract where 45.6% of renters experience cost burden compared to moderate (19.7%) and above moderate (22.2%) income units. While there are more lower income units in tracts with higher rates of cost burden, lower income units are not concentrated in these areas alone, nor are they exclusively placed in these tracts. Both tract 6210.01 and 6210.04 contain sites identified to accommodate moderate and mixed income units. Page 584 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-93 Table D-21: Distribution of RHNA Units by Cost Burdened Owners (2021) Cost Burdened Owners (Tract) Lower Income Units Moderate Income Units Above Moderate Income Units Total Units Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent <20% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 20-40% 303 86.8% 158 88.8% 53 73.6% 514 85.8% 40-60% 46 13.2% 20 11.2% 19 26.4% 85 14.2% 60-80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% >80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total 349 100.0% 178 100.0% 72 100.0% 599 100.0% Table D-22: Distribution of RHNA Units by Cost Burdened Renters (2021) Cost Burdened Renters (Tract) Lower Income Units Moderate Income Units Above Moderate Income Units Total Units Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent Units Percent <20% 40 11.5% 65 36.5% 28 38.9% 133 22.2% 20-40% 188 53.9% 78 43.8% 28 38.9% 294 49.1% 40-60% 121 34.7% 35 19.7% 16 22.2% 172 28.7% 60-80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% >80% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total 349 100.0% 178 100.0% 72 100.0% 599 100.0% Page 585 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-94 Figure D-45: Population of Cost Burdened Owners by Tract and Sites Inventory (2021) Source: HUD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 586 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-95 Figure D-46: Population of Cost Burdened Renters by Tract and Sites Inventory (2021) Source: HUD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 587 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-96 b. Overcrowding Regional Trend Overcrowding is defined as housing units with more than one person per room (including dining and living rooms but excluding bathrooms and kitchen). According to 2016-2020 ACS estimates, 11.2% of households in Los Angeles County are living in overcrowded conditions (Table D-23). About 16% of renter households are living in overcrowded conditions in the County, compared to only 5.7% of owner households. Similarly, 7.4% of renter households are severely overcrowded, with more than 1.5 persons per room, compared to only 1.6% of owners. According to 2015-2019 HUD CHAS data, there 203,320 large renter-occupied households with five or more persons, representing 11.3% of renters countywide. There are slightly more large owner households, 214,590, representing 14.1% of owners countywide. Table D-23: Overcrowded Households by Tenure – Los Angeles County (2020) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent Overcrowded (>1.0 persons per room) 87,325 5.7% 286,881 16.0% 374,206 11.2% Severely Overcrowded (>1.5 persons per room) 23,819 1.6% 133,699 7.4% 157,518 4.7% Total 1,534,472 100.0% 1,798,032 100.0% 3,332,504 100.0% Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). As presented in Figure D-47 below, tracts with larger populations of overcrowded households in the region surrounding Hermosa Beach are most prevalent in the central and south County areas in and around the cities of Los Angeles, Compton, Hawthorne, South Gate, and parts of Long Beach. Coastal County areas, from Malibu to Ranchos Palos Verdes, are nearly all comprised of tracts with populations of overcrowded households below the statewide average of 8.2%. As discussed throughout this Assessment of Fair Housing Issues, coastal Los Angeles County areas also have smaller racial/ethnic minority populations, fewer LMI households, and higher median incomes compared to inland County areas (see Figure D-5, Figure D-17, and Figure D-22). Page 588 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-97 Figure D-47: Regional Overcrowded Households by Tract (2020) Source: HUD AFFH Data Viewer (2020 HUD CHAS data), 2023. Page 589 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-98 Local Trend Overcrowding is generally not an issue in the City. As shown in Table D-24, there are no severely overcrowded owner-occupied households in Hermosa Beach. Only 1.8% of renter-occupied households are severely overcrowded. Only 1.1% of owner households and 3.4% of renter households are overcrowded. While overcrowding is more prevalent amongst Hermosa Beach renters, a significantly smaller proportion are overcrowded compared the County (16%). The rate of overcrowding in all areas of the City is below the statewide average of 8.2%. According to the HCD Data Viewer 2.0, there are no tracts in Hermosa Beach where more than 5% of households are overcrowded. Table D-24: Overcrowded Households by Tenure (2020) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent Overcrowded (>1.0 persons per room) 48 1.1% 147 3.4% 195 2.3% Severely Overcrowded (>1.5 persons per room) 0 0.0% 76 1.8% 76 0.9% Total 4,309 100.0% 4,287 100.0% 8,596 100.0% Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Sites Inventory There are no RHNA sites in tracts where overcrowding is a prominent fair housing issue. c. Substandard Housing Regional Trend Incomplete plumbing or kitchen facilities can be used to measure substandard housing conditions. Incomplete facilities and housing age are estimated using the 2016-2020 ACS. In general, residential structures over 30 years of age require minor repairs and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years of age are likely to require major rehabilitation such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical system repairs. According 2016-2020 ACS estimates, shown in Table D-25, 1.6% of households in Los Angeles County lack complete kitchen facilities and 0.5% lack complete plumbing facilities. Incomplete facilities affect renter households more than owner households. Approximately 0.4% of owner households lack complete kitchen facilities and 0.3% lack complete plumbing facilities compared to 2.6% and 0.6%, respectively, amongst renter households countywide. Table D-25: Substandard Housing Conditions by Tenure – Los Angeles County (2020) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent Lacking complete kitchen facilities 6,186 0.4% 46,465 2.6% 52,651 1.6% Lacking complete plumbing facilities 3,884 0.3% 11,381 0.6% 15,265 0.5% Total 1,534,472 100.0% 1,798,032 100.0% 3,332,504 100.0% Page 590 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-99 Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Housing age can also be used as an indicator for substandard housing and rehabilitation needs. As stated above, structures over 30 years of age require minor repairs and modernization improvements, while units over 50 years of age are likely to require major rehabilitation. In the County, 85.3% of the housing stock was built prior to 1990, including 59.7% built prior to 1970 (Table D-27). Figure D-48 shows median housing age for cities and Census-designated places (CDPs) in the region surrounding Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Hermosa Beach tend to have younger housing stocks compared to adjacent jurisdictions to the north, south, and east. The south County areas, including Long Beach, Compton, Lakewood, Lynwood, and South Gate, tend to have older housing stocks. Figure D-48: Regional Median Housing Age – Cities and CDPs (2020) Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Page 591 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-100 Local Trend There are no owner-occupied households in Hermosa Beach lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities (Table D-26). There are also no renter-occupied households in the City lacking complete plumbing facilities. There are 59 renter households, representing 1.4% of renters citywide, lacking complete kitchen facilities. Households lacking complete facilities are much less prominent in Hermosa Beach compared to the County, where 2.6% of renters lack complete kitchen facilities and 0.6% lack complete plumbing facilities. Table D-26: Substandard Housing Conditions by Tenure (2020) Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Total Households Percent Households Percent Households Percent Lacking complete kitchen facilities 0 0.0% 59 1.4% 59 0.7% Lacking complete plumbing facilities 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Total 4,309 100.0% 4,287 100.0% 8,596 100.0% Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Table D-27 shows housing stock age in the County, City, and Hermosa Beach tracts. Only 52% percent of housing units in the City were built in 1969 or earlier compared to 60% countywide. As discussed previously, units aged 50 and older are likely to require major rehabilitation. Another 29.7% of units in the City were built between 1970 and 1989. The remaining 18.6% of housing units in Hermosa Beach were constructed in 1990 or later, a larger proportion than in the County (14.7%). As shown in Figure D-49, tracts 6210.05, northwestern quarter, and 6211.02 , southeastern quarter, have older median housing ages compared to tracts 6210.01 and 6211.04. Nearly 66% of housing units in tract 6210.05 and 60% in tract 6211.02 were built prior to 1970 compared to 50% in tract 6210.01 and 39% in tract 6211.04 (Table D-27). Tract 6211.04 has the largest proportion of new housing units built in 1990 or later (24.9%). According to the HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0, the southwest section of the City, tract 6211.04, has a larger proportion of renter-occupied households compared to other tracts. As mentioned above, this tract has the largest proportion of new housing units built in 1990 or later. There are no tracts in Hermosa Beach where more than 2% of households lack complete plumbing facilities. Tract 6210.05 in the northwestern corner of Hermosa Beach is the only tract in the City where more than 2% of households lack complete kitchen facilities. This section of the City also has a higher rate of cost burdened owners, but a population of cost burdened renters consistent with the citywide trend (see Figure D-45 and Figure D-46). Table D-27: Housing Stock Age (2020) Tract/Jurisdiction 1969 or Earlier (50+ Years) 1970-1989 (30-50 Years) 1990 or Later (<30 Years) Total Housing Units 6210.01 50.0% 37.5% 12.5% 2,071 6210.05 65.7% 18.4% 16.0% 2,955 6211.02 59.5% 23.9% 16.5% 1,216 6211.04 38.6% 36.5% 24.9% 3,577 Hermosa Beach 51.7% 29.7% 18.6% 9,819 Page 592 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-101 Tract/Jurisdiction 1969 or Earlier (50+ Years) 1970-1989 (30-50 Years) 1990 or Later (<30 Years) Total Housing Units Los Angeles County 59.7% 25.5% 14.7% 3,559,790 Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Figure D-49: Median Housing Age by Tract (2020) Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Page 593 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-102 Figure D-50: Renter-Occupied Household Populations by Tract (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 594 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-103 Figure D-51: Units Lacking Complete Kitchen Facilities by Tract (2021) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. Page 595 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-104 d. Displacement Risk Regional Trends UC Berkley’s Urban Displacement project defines residential displacement as “the process by which a household is forced to move from its residence - or is prevented from moving into a neighborhood that was previously accessible to them because of conditions beyond their control.” As part of this project, the research has identified populations vulnerable to displacement (named “sensitive communities”) in the event of increased redevelopment and drastic shifts in housing cost. Vulnerability is defined based on the share of low income residents per tract and other criteria including: share of renters above 40%, share of people of color more than 50%, share of low income households severely rent burdened, and proximity to displacement pressures. Displacement pressures were defined based on median rent increases and rent gaps. Using this methodology, sensitive communities in the Los Angeles County region surrounding Hermosa Beach were identified throughout the central and south County areas. Sensitive communities are the most concentrated in the area spanning from Glendale to the north, throughout the City of Los Angeles, Inglewood to the west, Compton to the south, and El Monte to the east. There are significantly fewer sensitive communities in the coastal County cities from Malibu to Ranchos Palos Verdes. As mentioned previously, this area, which includes Hermosa Beach, also has smaller non-White and LMI household populations and higher median incomes compared to inland County areas (see Figure D-5, Figure D-17, and Figure D-22). TCAC areas of high segregation and poverty and R/ECAPs are also more prevalent in the central and south County areas where sensitive communities are concentrated (see Figure D-19). Page 596 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-105 Figure D-52: Regional Sensitive Communities at Risk of Displacement by Tract (2020) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (UC Berkeley Urban Displacement Project, 2020), 2023. Page 597 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-106 Local Trends As shown in Figure D-52 above, there are no tracts that have been identified as sensitive communities in Hermosa Beach. The closest sensitive communities are located in Torrance and Lawndale east of the City. There are also no sensitive communities in the adjacent jurisdictions of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Displacement of low-income households can occur through the expiration of affordability restrictions on assisted low-income housing, escalation of market rents, or demolition of existing rental units. As noted in the Needs Assessment of this Housing Element, there are no low-income rental projects at risk of conversion to market rate during the 2021-2031 period. As discussed previously, vulnerability is measured based on several variables including: share of renters exceeding 40%, share of people of color exceeding 50%, share of low income households severely rent burdened, and proximity to displacement pressures. Displacement pressures were defined based on median rent increases and rent gaps. Hermosa Beach has an owner population of 50.1% with a non-White population of only 25%. In comparison, only 46% of households are owners and 74.1% of the population belongs to a racial/ethnic minority group countywide. Over the past decade, both the owner population and non-White population have increased (from 45.6% and 19.6%, respectively, during the 2006-2010 ACS). As presented in Figure D-53, Asian householders are the most likely to own their home (67.7%), followed by Hispanic/Latino householders (55.7%), and White householders (50.3%). Black/African American householders in the City are significantly less likely to own their home. Only 9.6% of Black/African American householders are owners. Fewer householders of some other race (30.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native householders (32.8%) are homeowners. Figure D-53: Housing Tenure by Race of Householder (2020) Page 598 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-107 Source: 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). Figure D-54 shows the median contract rent in Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles County from 2009 to 2020. During this period, the median contract rent in Hermosa Beach increased 24.8% (from $1,743 in 2010 to $2,176 in 2020), a smaller increase than 39.1% countywide (from $1,017 to $1,415). While rental prices have increased more countywide, median contract rent prices in Hermosa Beach remain higher than rental prices throughout the County. As presented above, increasing rental prices in the City are more likely to disproportionately affect people of color, specifically Black/African American households, households of some other race, and American Indian/Alaska Native households. Figure D-54: Median Contract Rent (2009-2020) Source: 2006-2010 through 2016-2020 ACS (5-Year Estimates). e. Homelessness Regional Trend The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) estimates there were 69,144 persons experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles County, based on the 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. Figure D-55 shows the Los Angeles County homeless populations from 2017 to 2022. As of 2022, 70% of the homeless population is unsheltered and 30% is sheltered. The proportion of sheltered individuals has increased slightly since 2017, when 27.2% of the population experiencing homelessness was sheltered. The homeless population has increased over 25% since 2017, and 4.1% since 2020. Page 599 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-108 As shown in Table D-28, of the individuals experiencing homelessness, 3.5% were transitional age youths aged 18 to 24 and 0.2% were unaccompanied minors under the age of 18. Another 5.7% of the homeless population were veterans and 41.3% were experiencing chronic homelessness. A household is considered chronically homeless if any of its members have (1) a long-term disabling condition; and (2) been homeless for 12 months or more within the last 3 years as specified by HUD. There are many emergency shelters in Los Angeles County. Emergency shelters are most prevalent in the central County areas such as the City of Los Angeles. Figure D-55: L.A. County Population of Persons Experiencing Homelessness (2017-2022) Note: LA County data includes the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, and the cities of Pasadena, Glendale, and Long Beach. Source: Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count – Los Angeles County, 2017-2022. Table D-28: Characteristics of Persons Experiencing Homelessness – LA County (2022) Sheltered Unsheltered Total Persons Percent Total Persons 20,596 48,548 69,144 -- Total Households 14,248 47,586 61,834 -- Individuals (those not in family units) 11,153 47,098 58,251 -- Transitional Age Youth (18-24)1 994 1,073 2,067 3.5% Unaccompanied Minors (under 18)1 116 5 121 0.2% Family Households (at least 1 child under 18) 3,095 488 3,583 -- All Family Members 9,443 1,450 10,893 -- Veterans2 929 3,013 3,942 5.7% People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness (all)2 4,992 23,584 28,576 41.3% Page 600 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-109 Sheltered Unsheltered Total Persons Percent Notes: 1. Percent of individuals 2. Percent of total persons Source: LAHSA 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count – Los Angeles County. Page 601 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-110 Figure D-56: Regional Emergency Shelter Locations (2020) Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer (HUD 2020), 2022. Page 602 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-111 As of November 2023, LAHSA recently released the results of the 2023 Los Angeles Continuum of Care (CoC) survey. The CoC covers all of Los Angeles County except Pasadena, Glendale, and Long Beach. The 2023 survey estimates the population of persons experiencing homelessness is 71,320, 26.7% of whom were sheltered and 73.3% unsheltered. Table D-29 compares the population of persons experiencing homeless by race/ethnicity to the Countywide distribution. The Black/African American population is the most overrepresented in the homeless population. The American Indian/Alaksa Native population, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population, and population of multiple races are also slightly overrepresented in the homeless population. Table D-29: Population of Persons Experiencing Homelessness by Race/Ethnicity – Los Angeles County (2021/2023) Race/Ethnicity Share of Homeless Population Share of Total Population Persons Percent Persons Percent Hispanic/Latino 30,350 42.6% 4,878,619 48.7% Not Hispanic/Latino 40,970 57.4% 5,141,016 51.3% American Indian/Alaksa Native 723 1.0% 19,571 0.2% Asian 1,212 1.7% 1,458,140 14.6% Black/African American 22,606 31.7% 766,190 7.6% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 389 0.5% 21,433 0.2% White 13,826 19.4% 2,550,832 25.5% Multiple Races 2,214 3.1% 281,399 2.8% Total 71,320 100.0% 10,019,635 100.0% Source: LAHSA 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count – Los Angeles County; 2017-2021 Acs (5-Year Estimates). According to the 2023 LAHSA Homeless Count, 27% of persons experiencing homelessness also have substance abuse disorders, 2% have HIV/AIDs, 25% struggle with serious mental illness, 10% have a developmental disability, and 19% have a physical disability. Local Trends According to the LAHSA Point-In-Time (PIT) count for Hermosa Beach, in 2022 there were 34 persons experiencing homelessness in the City in 2022, all of whom were unsheltered. Since 2016, the population of persons experiencing homelessness in the City has increased. In 2016, there were only 20 people counted experiencing homelessness in Hermosa Beach, including six who were sheltered. In 2022, most persons experiencing homelessness in Hermosa Beach were living in vans (50%). Another 27% were on the street, 18% were in cars, and 5% were in RVs or campers. As shown above, there is one emergency shelter in Hermosa Beach. This shelter has a total of 20 beds. Page 603 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-112 Figure D-57: Hermosa Beach PIT Homeless Population (2022) Source: LAHSA Homeless Count by Community/City – Hermosa Beach, 2022. According to LAHSA 2022 Homeless Count data at the tract-level, tract 6211.04 had the largest population of persons experiencing homelessness (25 persons) compared to other tracts in Hermosa Beach. One person was counted in tract 6210.02, six in tract 6210.04, and two in tract 6211.02. Tract 6211.04 encompasses the southwest quadrant of the City. The emergency shelter is located in the northwest quadrant of the City in tract 6210.05. Tract 6211.04 is generally bound by Pier Avenue to the north and the Pacific Coast Highway to the east which includes much of Downtown Hermosa Beach, adjacent to the Hermosa Beach Pier (extending along Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue). Line 109 of the Beach Cities Transit routes has one stop in Hermosa Beach (Pier Avenue) and connects to Riviera Village, Downtown Manhattan Beach, Downtown El Segundo, Douglas Green Line Station, The Pointe, Plaza El Segundo, Aviation/LAX Green Line station, and the LAX Bus Center. The Torrance Transit Line 13 also operates between Redondo Beach Pier and Artesia A (Blue) Line Station, serving major destinations that include Hermosa Beach Pier, South Bay Galleria, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Dignity Health Sports Park, and California State University, Dominguez Hills. LA Commuter Express shuttles provide one-way limited stop transit service to job centers during commute hours. Commuter Express Line 438 provides morning commute service from the beach cities to Downtown LA and Page 604 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-113 evening service from Downtown to the beach cities. Additionally, under the City’s 2018 Homelessness Plan Supporting Action #1f includes local funds to support response efforts and special circumstances. This fund can cover items such as miscellaneous services and materials, motel vouchers, transit vouchers, laundry services, hygiene products, etc. Although the 2018 Homelessness Plan stated a 5-year timeline, the programs are ongoing and continue forward until such time that the Plan is updated. According to the City’s 2018 Homelessness Plan, The demographics of Hermosa Beach’s homeless population appear to be consistent with that of other beach cities in the South Bay, and the City’s total homeless population is among the lowest in the region on a per- capita basis. Nevertheless, according to information gleaned through interactions with the City’s Police Department, PATH outreach workers and the faith-community, Hermosa Beach’s homeless population may be categorized as diverse and displaying varying needs for service. • Chronically homeless individuals often have a disabling condition, and have been homeless for a year or more, or have had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. These individuals are typically well known to HBPD, businesses, and the faith community, and are often the source of calls received by HBPD. They typically have co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, and most have been unable to take advantage of services when they are offered. Several individuals are long-time, well-known local residents; others are more recent arrivals in Hermosa Beach. • Recently homeless people have lost their housing during the past year for reasons such as losing a job, medical bills, marital breakdown, or a property owner’s decision to go out of the rental business. They may be able to benefit from emergency rental assistance or other programs available through Harbor Interfaith or PATH. These individuals may be known to the school district if their children are enrolled in local schools, and may also be known to faith groups that offer laundry and meals to people who are homeless. Most people in this category are local residents who want to stay in the area for school, a job, or community accessibility, and some live in their vehicles. • Transients often find their way to Hermosa Beach, especially in the summer months, seeking beachside living. Some of these people are youth, and some may be willing to return to their home outside of Los Angeles County or out of state if resources are available. • People at imminent risk of homelessness, including families, often use services such as laundry, meals, and food pantries offered by the faith community. Intervention with these people prior to homelessness will help prevent additional people from becoming homeless in the community. Through regional service providers such as PATH and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Hermosa Beach has access to shelter beds, when they are available. However, there is a significant shortage of shelter beds available in Los Angeles County and wait lists for housing are extremely long. The City Council has approved $20,000 in the FY2022-2023 budget to use for securing temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness in Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach Police also have worked with other agencies in the past Page 605 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-114 to secure shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. The City also implements outreach and engagement efforts under the Homelessness Plan with the following organizations: South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG), Harbor Interfaith Services (HIS), People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health's Mental Evaluation Team, 1736 Family Crisis Center, South Bay Coalition to End Homelessness (SBCEH), Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce, faith-based organizations, Hermosa Beach Community non-profit organizations, Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch, Beach Cities Health District, Hermosa Beach City School District, Los Angeles County Library, Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles County Lifeguard, and City agencies (Elected and appointed officials, City Manager's office, Hermosa Beach Police Department, Community Services, Community Development/Code Enforcement, Public Works, Community Resources (Parks and Senior Center), and the Emergency Operations Center). In 2022, the City of Hermosa Beach began hosting Housing Initiative Courts on a monthly basis, to provide people experiencing homelessness an opportunity to avoid prosecution on non-violent misdemeanor charges in exchange for accepting judge-mandated services that can eventually lead to placement in housing. In 2023, the City also launched a grant-funded Mobile Crisis Response Pilot Program to help people experiencing homelessness and mental health crises. This supports a civilian team that responds to non- emergency and non-medical situations with individuals experiencing homelessness and in need of mental health services. This mobile crisis response team is trained to de-escalate situations and work with Harbor Interfaith Services, which assists with homelessness. Outreach efforts and services for persons experiencing homelessness are outlined in Table II-2, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Summary Actions, of this Housing Element. 6. Local Knowledge and Other Relevant Factors a. Zoning and Housing Type The City’s Zoning Map is presented in Figure D-58. The northern and eastern areas are predominantly zoned for single-family residential uses (R-1). The northernmost section of the City, north of 27th Street, the area along Hermosa Avenue north of 16th Street, and the area south of Pier Avenue between Valley Drive and the PCH have larger pockets zoned for two-family residential uses (R-2). The southwest section of the City has the largest areas zoned for multiple family residential uses (R-3). As discussed above, the southwest corner of the City also has the largest proportion of renter-occupied households (see Figure D-50). The southeastern corner of the City is comprised of nearly all R-1 zoning designations and has the smallest proportion of renters compared to other Hermosa Beach tracts. Consistent with zoning designations, the western side of the City has larger shares of housing structures with two or more units compared to the eastern side (Figure D-59). The western side of the City also contains block groups where more than 25% of households are LMI. All block groups on the eastern side of the City have LMI household populations below 25% (see Figure D-18). As discussed previously, the areas north of Pier Avenue and Aviation Boulevard have larger populations of persons living alone and elderly adults (see Figure D-15 and Figure D-16). Page 606 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-115 There are two mobile home parks in the City, one in tract 6210.05 (Marineland MHP) and one in tract 6211.04 (Hermosa Beach RV Court). According to the California Housing Partnership Affordable Housing Map and Benefits Calculator, there are no state- or federally-subsidized affordable homes in Hermosa Beach.19 19 California Housing Partnership – Affordable Housing Map and Benefits Calculator. Accessed May 2023. https://chpc.net/datatools/affordablehomes/. Page 607 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-116 Figure D-58: Hermosa Beach Zoning Map (2021) Page 608 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-117 Figure D-59: Structures with Two or More Units by Tract (2021) Page 609 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-118 Source: HCD AFFH Data Viewer 2.0 (2017-2021 ACS), 2023. b. Lending Practices and Home Loan Trends A key aspect of fair housing choice is equal access to credit for the purchase or improvement of a home, particularly in light of the recent lending/credit crisis. In the past, credit market distortions and other activities such as “redlining” were prevalent and prevented some groups from having equal access to credit. The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in 1977 and the subsequent Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) were designed to improve access to credit for all members of the community and hold the lender industry responsible for community lending. Under HMDA, lenders are required to disclose information on the disposition of home loan applications and on the race or national origin, gender, and annual income of loan applicants. Table D-30 summarizes home purchase and improvement loan applications in Los Angeles County for 2021. Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition of loan applications along with the income, gender, and race of loan applicants. Overall, 671,854 households applied for loans for homes in Los Angeles County in 2021. Of the applications for home purchase loans, 63% were approved and 7.2% were denied. An additional 29.4% were withdrawn by the applicant, closed for incompleteness, or purchased. Home improvement loans were denied at the highest rate of 33%. Table D-30: Home Purchase and Improvement Loan Applications – LA County (2021) Loan Type Originated or Approved Denied Other Total Home purchase 63.4% 7.2% 29.4% 132,322 Home improvement 47.6% 33.2% 19.2% 22,150 Refinancing 59.0% 9.6% 31.4% 310,635 Cash-out refinancing 60.1% 10.3% 29.6% 187,576 Other purpose 50.6% 30.5% 18.9% 17,361 Not applicable 9.4% 0.7% 89.8% 1,810 Total 59.4% 10.6% 30.0% 671,854 Note: Other = Withdrawn by applicant, closed for incompleteness, purchased loan. Source: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data (HMDA) – Los Angeles County, 2021. Table D-31 shows home loan applications in Los Angeles County in 2021 by race and ethnicity of applicants. Countywide, applicants of two or more minority races (19%), American Indian/Alaska Native applicants (18.2%), Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander applicants (15.9%), and Black or African American applicants (15.7%) were denied at the highest rates. Hispanic/Latino applicants were denied at a higher rate (13.6%) compared to non-Hispanic applicants (10.8%). Asian applicants, joint race applicants, joint ethnicity applicants, and applicants of an unknown race were the only racial/ethnic groups with denial rates below 10.6%, the average for all loan applications. White applicants also had a lower denial rate of 11% compared to most racial/ethnic minority groups. Page 610 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-119 Table D-31: Home Loan Applications by Race/Ethnicity – LA County (2021) Originated or Approved Denied Other Total 2 or more minority races 54.7% 19.0% 26.3% 1,092 American Indian or Alaska Native 52.1% 18.2% 29.7% 3,078 Asian 67.5% 10.4% 22.1% 88,115 Black or African American 59.8% 15.7% 24.5% 32,425 Joint 70.6% 8.5% 21.0% 15,329 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 59.0% 15.9% 25.1% 1,796 Race Not Available 45.2% 9.5% 45.3% 226,397 White 67.2% 11.0% 21.8% 303,463 Hispanic or Latino 62.8% 13.6% 23.7% 130,061 Not Hispanic or Latino 66.8% 10.8% 22.4% 323,672 Joint 69.2% 9.9% 20.8% 17,198 Grand Total 59.4% 10.6% 30.0% 671,854 Note: Other = Withdrawn by applicant, closed for incompleteness, purchased loan. Source: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data (HMDA) – Los Angeles County, 2021. C. Sites Inventory AB 686 requires a jurisdiction’s site inventory “…be used to identify sites throughout the community, consistent with…” its duty to affirmatively further fair housing. The number of units, location and assumed affordability of identified sites throughout the community (i.e., lower, moderate, and above moderate income RHNA) relative to all components of the assessment of fair housing was integrated throughout the discussion in the fair housing assessment section. The City’s sites inventory is presented in Figure D-60 and shown by site, tract, and AFFH variable in Table D-32. For the purposes of this Assessment of Fair Housing, the sites analysis is further discussed with respect to the four Hermosa Beach tracts: 6210.01 (northeast), 6210.05 (northwest), 6211.02 (southeast), 6211.04 (southwest). Hermosa Beach is an affluent area with high access to opportunities and resources. All areas of the City generally have low levels of disproportionate housing needs such as cost burden, overcrowding, and substandard housing conditions. Further, the City’s RHNA strategy is distributed throughout Hermosa Beach and is not concentrated in a single tract or block group alone. Sites identified to meet the RHNA promote mixed income communities and new housing opportunities for lower income households in highest resource areas. In addition, the Housing Sites Inventory consists primarily of underutilized sites occupied by non-residential uses; therefore, there is not a substantial displacement risk of in these areas. However, if redevelopment is proposed on properties with existing housing units, displacement mitigation strategies will be required consistent with State law. The RHNA strategy does not exacerbate conditions related to fair housing in Hermosa Beach. Page 611 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-120 1. Northeast Hermosa Beach (Tract 6210.01) Tract 6210.01 is bound by the north and east City boundaries, Valley Drive to the west, and Pier Avenue/Aviation Boulevard to the south. This area is zoned primarily for single-family residential uses (R-1), with smaller pockets zoned for limited multiple family residential (R- 2B), multiple family residential (R-3), and two-family residential (R-2) uses. Non-residential zones in this section of the City include general and highway commercial (C-3), specific plan areas for both residential and commercial uses (SPA), and open space (OS). A total of 172 RHNA units over six sites are located in tract 6210.01, including 121 lower income units, 35 moderate income units, and 16 above moderate income units. Like all Hermosa Beach tracts, tract 6210.01 is a highest resource area and an RCAA. RHNA sites in this section of the City are in a block group with a non-White population of 26.5%, compared to 25% citywide, and an LMI household population of 14%, compared to 22.3% citywide. While this area has a smaller LMI household population compared to Hermosa Beach as a whole, a larger proportion of renters are cost burdened in this tract (45.6%) compared to households citywide (27.8%) and other Hermosa Beach tracts. As discussed in this Assessment of Fair Housing, this tract has a larger population of single-person households (householder living alone) and elderly adults compared to the southern tracts. Elderly populations are more likely to earn fixed or limited incomes and experience cost burden. Further, cost burden is based on annual earnings alone, which does not include Social Security payments, pensions, child support, public assistance, annuities, money derived from rental properties, interest, and dividends. As discussed previously, nearly 57% of households with a householder aged 65 or older in tract 6210.01 have household incomes, including annual earnings and other sources of income, of over $100,000. Cost burden is likely exaggerated in this tract due to the population of elderly adults residing in this tract. Tract 6210.01 also has a smaller proportion of cost burdened owners (23.8%) compared to the City (25.2%). The City’s RHNA strategy identifies sites that can accommodate both lower and moderate income units in tract 6210.01, promoting new housing opportunities for households of various income levels. The sites selected to meet the RHNA do not exacerbate conditions related to fair housing in northeast Hermosa Beach. 2. Northwest Hermosa Beach (Tract 6210.05) Tract 6210.05 is bound by the coast to the west, the northern City boundary, Valley Drive to the east, and Pier Avenue to the south. Tract 6210.05 is characterized by a mix of R-1 and R-2 zoning designations with smaller areas zoned for R-2B, R-3, and limited single-family residential (R-1A) uses. Non-residential zoning designations in tract 6210.05 include OS, SPA, limited business and residential (C-1), general commercial (C-2), and mobile home park (MHP). There are five RHNA sites in this tract with a capacity for 85 units (46 lower income, 20 moderate income, and 19 above moderate income). Tract 6210.05 is a highest resource area and has been identified as an RCAA. Only 18.5% of the population in this area belongs to a racial or ethnic minority population. Comparatively, 25% of the population citywide is non-White. This tract does contain block groups with larger LMI household populations compared to the citywide average. Sites 2, 3, 4, and 5 are in a block group with an LMI household population of 35%, while site 1 is in a block group with an LMI household population of 22%. Site 1 has a capacity of 7 units, Page 612 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-121 all of which are allocated towards the lower income RHNA. Tract 6210.05 has a larger proportion of cost burdened renters compared to the southern tracts and a larger proportion of cost burdened owners compared to all City tracts. As discussed above, this tract has the largest population of persons living alone (28.2%) and persons aged 65 and older (21.2%) compared to other Hermosa Beach tracts. This area also contains block groups with lower median incomes. According to the HCD Data Viewer 2.0 based on the 2017-2021 ACS, tract 6210.05 has a median income of $134,032 compared to $150,417 in tract 6210.01, $168,977 in tract 6211.02, and $143,469 in tract 6211.04. One of the two mobile home parks in the City, Marineland MHP (60 units) is located in this tract. While the median household income in this tract is lower compared to other Hermosa Beach tracts, it is significantly higher than the countywide median of $76,367. While cost burden is heightened in this tract, this is likely due to the elderly population with fixed or limited incomes. As discussed above, cost burden is based on annual earnings alone, and does not include Social Security payments, pensions, child support, public assistance, annuities, money derived from rental properties, interest, and dividends. Nearly 45% of households with a householder aged 65 or older earn more than $100,000 and only 9% earn less than $25,000. Overall, like Hermosa Beach as a whole, tract 6210.05 is an affluent area with highly accessible opportunities and resources. Further, the RHNA strategy allocates both lower and moderate income units in this tract, ensuring units of a single income level are not concentrated in this area alone. The City’s RHNA strategy in northwest Hermosa Beach does not exacerbate existing fair housing issues. 3. Southeast Hermosa Beach (Tract 6211.02) Tract 6211.02 is bound by the south and east City boundaries, Aviation Boulevard to the north, and the PCH to the west. Tract 6211.02 is primarily zoned for R-1 uses with smaller pockets zoned for R-2, R-2B, R-3, SPA, OS, C-3, and residential-professional (R-P). The City has identified eight RHNA sites with a capacity of 133 units, including 40 lower income units, 65 moderate income units, and 28 above moderate income units. Tract 6211.02 has been identified as a highest resource area and RCAA. In the area where RHNA sites are located, 28% of the population belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group 19.8% of renters are cost burdened, and 34.2% of owners are cost burdened. This area has a slightly larger non-White population and population of cost burdened owners compared to the City (25% and 25.2%, respectively). According to 2022 HUD CHAS data based on the 2015-2019 ACS, 27.8% of renters citywide are cost burdened. Sites 14, 15, 19, and 21 are in block groups where 16% of households are LMI and sites 23, 27, 28, and 29 are in block groups where 15% of households are LMI. Tract 6211.02 has the smallest renter (32.9%) and cost burdened renter (19.8%) populations compared to other Hermosa Beach block groups. Despite tract 6211.02 being zoned primarily for single-family residential uses that are typically more suitable for above moderate income units, the City’s RHNA strategy includes sites that can accommodate 22 lower income and 65 moderate income units. The City identifies a mix of sites suitable for households of variable income levels in this section of the City. RHNA sites in tract 6211.02 would not exacerbate conditions related to fair housing. Page 613 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-122 4. Southwest Hermosa Beach (Tract 6211.04) Tract 6211.04 is in the southwest corner of Hermosa Beach and is bound by the coast to the west, the southern City boundary, the PCH to the east, and Pier Avenue to the north. Unlike other areas in Hermosa Beach, there is only one small section of tract 6211.04 along Ardmore Avenue that is zoned R-1. Most of the area west of Valley Drive is zoned R-3 and most of the area between Valley Drive and the PCH is zoned R-2. Other zoning designations in tract 6211.04 include C-1, C-2, SPA, OS, R-P, C-3, residential planned development (RPD), and light manufacturing (M-1). There are 10 RHNA sites in tract 6211.04 with a capacity of 209 units (142 lower income, 58 moderate income, and 9 above moderate). Like all tracts in the City, tract 6211.04 is a highest resource area and RCAA. Only 20.2% of the population where RHNA units are located belongs to a racial/ethnic minority group and only 10% of households are LMI. Comparatively, 25% of the population citywide is non- White and 22.3% are LMI households. Tract 6211.04 has larger populations of cost burdened renters and owners (33.9% and 37.7%) compared to the City as a whole (27.8% and 25.2%). Consistent with zoning designations, this tract has the largest renter population of 60.2% compared to other tracts in the City. This tract generally has small populations of interest (racial/ethnic minority populations, persons with disabilities, LMI households, etc.) and low rates of disproportionate housing needs (cost burden, overcrowding, etc.). This tract also has the highest proportion of new housing units built in 1990 or later. Only 38.6% of housing units in this tract were built prior to 1970 compared to 52% citywide. Like the entirety of Hermosa Beach, tract 6211.04 is an affluent area with few fair housing issues and high access to opportunities. The RHNA strategy distributes both lower and moderate income units throughout the City including in tract 6211.04, ensuring sites that can accommodate affordable housing are not concentrated in a single area of the City. RHNA sites in tract 6211.04 promote mixed income communities, 142 lower income units and 58 moderate income units, and provide new housing opportunities for lower income households in high resource areas. The City’s RHNA strategy in tract 6211.04 does not exacerbate existing fair housing issues. Page 614 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-123 Table D-32: Distribution of RHNA Sites and Units by Tract and AFFH Variable Tract/Site # of HHs in Tract Total Capacity (Units) Income Distribution % Non-White % LMI HHs* TCAC Opp. Cat. % Overpay Renter HH % Overpay Owner HH RCAA? Lower Moderate Above Moderate 6210.01 2,018 172 121 35 16 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 12) 1601 Pacific Coast Highway (4185-011-061) 96 64 16 16 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 13) 1100 Pacific Coast Highway (4185-011-039) 14 14 0 0 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 16) 1021 and 1035 AVIATION (4185-014-001, 4185-014-015) 8 0 8 0 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 18) 1055 Aviation Blvd & 1214 Owosso Ave (4185-015-024, -021) 4 0 4 0 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 19) 1103, 1209 AVIATION (4185-017-015, -014) 43 43 0 0 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 31) 1706 and 1734 Pacific Coast Highway (4185-002-007, 4185-002-014) 7 0 7 0 26.5% 14% Highest 45.6% 23.8% Yes 6210.05 2,460 85 46 20 19 18.3% 22% - 35% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 1) 1900, -08, -14 Monterey Blvd (4182-019-001, -002, -003) 2 2 0 0 18.3% 22.0% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 2) Monterey Blvd, Loma Dr, 19th St (4183-016-011, -012, -028, -029, -033, -035 to -040, 4183-023-022) 44 44 0 0 18.3% 35.0% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 3) 301 Pier Ave (4183-017-001) 5 0 5 0 18.3% 35.0% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 4) 321-517 Pier Ave (4183-017-025, -026, 4183-018-001 to -007, -016 to -018 16 0 6 10 18.3% 35.0% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 5) 555/565 Pier Ave (4183-018-013, -015) 18 0 9 9 18.3% 35.0% Highest 34.0% 56.5% Yes 6211.02 1,231 133 40 65 28 28.0% 15% - 16% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 14) 900, 916, 950 AVIATION (4186-003-017 to -019, -024, -027, -028, -030) 16 0 16 0 28.0% 16.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 15) 1000, 1014, 1016, 1036 AVIATION (4186-002-011 to -013, -020, -021) 6 0 6 0 28.0% 16.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 19) 1062 AVIATION (4186-001-007, -008) 5 0 5 0 28.0% 16.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 21) 700 PCH (4186-012-014) 8 0 4 4 28.0% 16.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 23) 600, 612, 620 PCH (4186-013-019, -018, -064) 22 22 0 0 28.0% 15.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 27) 204/210 PCH & 2nd St (4186-025-002, -027 to -029) 9 0 9 0 28.0% 15.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 28) 1st St & PCH (4186-026-800, -801, -804 to -806, -047) 46 0 22 24 28.0% 15.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 29) 824 1st St (4186-031-102) 3 0 3 0 28.0% 15.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes Page 615 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-124 Tract/Site # of HHs in Tract Total Capacity (Units) Income Distribution % Non-White % LMI HHs* TCAC Opp. Cat. % Overpay Renter HH % Overpay Owner HH RCAA? Lower Moderate Above Moderate 30) 8, 18, 26 Pacific Coast Highway and 824 1st Street (4186-031-001, 002, -003, -102, -036) 18 18 0 0 28.0% 15.0% Highest 19.8% 34.2% Yes 6211.04 3,217 209 142 58 9 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 6) 308 and 318 Pier Ave (4187-011-012, -013) 4 0 4 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 7) 338 Pier Ave (4187-011-054) 4 0 4 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 8) 400, 420, 422 Pier Ave (4187-019-003, -022, -037) 12 0 12 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 9) 506, 514, 526 Pier Ave (4187-020-017, -020, -032) 4 0 4 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 10) 552 11th Pl (4187-020-907) 50 25 25 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 11) 710 Pier Ave (4187-024-902) 50 50 0 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 22) 635 PCH (4187-032-027) 25 25 0 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 24) 709, 721, 723, 725 6th St (4187-033-018 to -022) 10 10 0 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 25) 715/747 5th St (4188-030-001, -002) 34 25 0 9 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes 26) 530 6th St (4188-018-008, -027, -028, -031) 16 7 9 0 20.2% 10% Highest 33.9% 37.7% Yes * Sites within the same tract may be located in different block groups. LMI household populations are estimated at the block group level and may vary between block groups. Page 616 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-125 Figure D-60: Sites Inventory Page 617 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-126 D. Identification and Prioritization of Contributing Factors Contributing factors to fair housing issues. Under the Federal consolidated planning process, the Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Choice is the primary tool for addressing fair housing issues. The City of Hermosa Beach was a participating city with the County of Los Angeles in the preparation of the 2018 AI. Based on extensive analysis of housing and community indicators, and the input of residents, a list of impediments to fair housing choice was developed. 1. Los Angeles County Analysis of Impediments Appendix D includes a summary of the contributing factors to fair housing issues pertaining specifically to the Urban County and the Housing Authority of Los Angeles County (HACoLA) service areas, which includes Hermosa Beach. These items are prioritized according to the following criteria: 1. High: Impediments/Contributing factors that have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing choice, especially in R/ECAP areas, affecting housing, those impacting persons with disabilities, and are core functions of HACoLA or the Community Development Commission (CDC). 2. Moderate: Impediments/ Contributing factors that have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing choice, especially in R/ECAP areas, affecting housing, those impacting persons with disabilities, and are core functions of HACoLA or the CDC, but the CDC or HACoLA may only have limited capacity to make a significant impact; or may not be within the core functions of HACoLA or the CDC. 3. Low: Impediments/Contributing factors that may have a direct and substantial impact on fair housing choice but are not within the core functions of HACoLA or the CDC or not within the capacity of these organizations to make significant impact, or not specific to R/ECAP neighborhoods, or have a slight or largely indirect impact on fair housing choice. The impediments/contributing factors identified and included in Appendix D are in relation to the fair housing issues listed below. The prioritization of these contributing factors relates to the ability of the CDC and HACoLA to address the fair housing issues. A low priority does not diminish the importance of the factor in the Urban County or HACoLA service areas but reflects the priority in addressing issues of fair housing. • Segregation • Racially or ethnically concentrated areas of poverty (R/ECAPs) • Disparities in Access to Opportunity • Disproportionate Housing Needs • Discrimination or violations of civil rights laws or regulations related to housing As a participating city in the Los Angeles County CDBG program, Hermosa Beach has access to fair housing outreach, education, and counseling on housing discrimination complaints. The City will continue to advertise the fair housing program through placement Page 618 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-127 of fair housing service brochures at the public counter, at the Senior Center and on the City website. Apartment owners and managers are provided with current information about fair housing issues, rights and responsibilities. The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles conducts seminars on State, Federal and local Fair Housing laws and compliance issues. In addition, the City will: • Ensure that all development applications are considered, reviewed, and approved without prejudice to the proposed residents, contingent on the development application’s compliance with all entitlement requirements. • Accommodate persons with disabilities who seek reasonable waiver or modification of land use controls and/or development standards pursuant to procedures and criteria set forth in the applicable development regulations. • Work with the County to implement the regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and HUD Consolidated Plan. • Facilitate public education and outreach by posting informational flyers on fair housing at public counters, libraries, and on the City’s website. • Conduct public meetings at suitable times, accessible to persons with disabilities, and near public transit. Resources will be invested to provide interpretation and translation services when requested at public meetings when feasible. • Encourage community and stakeholder engagement during development decisions. 2. Contributing Factors a. Lack of Fair Housing Testing, Education, and Outreach The City lacks information on fair housing law and discrimination complaint filing procedures on the City website. Current outreach practices may not provide sufficient information related to fair housing, including federal and state fair housing law, and affordable housing opportunities. Cost burdened households throughout the City may be unaware of affordable housing opportunities. As part of the Urban County program, HRC serves Hermosa Beach under contract with LACDA. HRC’s contract with LACDA does not include reporting fair housing records by participating jurisdiction. Service records may reveal gaps in fair housing testing, education, and outreach. A majority of fair housing discrimination cases in Los Angeles County were filed on the basis of disability. While HRC records are not available for Hermosa Beach, the City may lack sufficient education and outreach related to reasonable accommodations and ADA laws based on the proportion of complaints related to disability status countywide. Contributing Factors • Lack of fair housing service records • Lack of fair housing testing • Lack of monitoring Page 619 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-128 • Lack of targeted outreach Priority Level High b. Substandard Housing Conditions While the City does not have a large proportion of households lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities, approximately 81% of housing units are aged 30 years or older, including 52% aged 50 years or older, and may require minor or major rehabilitation. Tracts 6210.05 and 6211.02 have the highest concentration of older housing units, but aging housing units are prevalent citywide. Contributing Factors • Age of housing stock • Cost of repairs or rehabilitation Priority Level Low c. Disparities in Disproportionate Housing Needs Racial/ethnic minority populations represent only 25% of the population according to the 2016-2020 ACS. However, Asian, American Indian, and Hispanic households are significantly more likely to experience housing problems including cost burden. The American Indian/Alaska Native and Asian populations also have poverty rates of 12.2% and 10%, respectively, compared to only 4.2% citywide. The Black/African American population in the City has a median household income of $86,056, while all other racial/ethnic groups have median household incomes exceeding $139,000. In the City, Black/African American householders, American Indian/Alaska Native householders, and householders of some other race (race other than those included in the ACS) are significantly less likely to own their homes compared to White, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino householders. Contributing Factors • Unaffordable rental prices • Availability of affordable housing • Private discrimination Priority Medium Page 620 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-129 d. Lack of Affordable Housing and Housing Mobility Hermosa Beach’s lack of affordable housing has a disproportionate impact on low- and moderate-income households who are more likely to be households of color. As such, Hermosa Beach lacks racial and ethnic diversity relative to the County overall. Racial/ethnic minority populations are also more likely to experience housing problems, such as cost burden and overcrowding, and have reduced access to opportunities, such as employment opportunities and better environmental conditions, compared to White populations. Additionally, Hermosa Beach is generally an affluent community with higher income earners. the lack of affordable housing in Hermosa Beach limits housing mobility for lower income households, including households who may work in Hermosa Beach but cannot afford to live in the City. Contributing Factors • High land, rental, and ownership housing costs • Availability of affordable housing Priority High 3. Conclusion This analysis indicates that the primary barrier to fair housing in the city is high housing cost, which has the effect of limiting access by lower-income households to the high opportunities and resources available in Hermosa Beach. There is no evidence to suggest that discrimination against racial groups or persons with disabilities is a major issue. The Housing Policy Plan includes several programs intended to encourage and facilitate multi-family and mixed-use development to accommodate low- and moderate-income housing, and also encourage the provision of accessory dwelling units, which can expand affordable housing opportunities for lower-income persons such as care-givers, household employees and others working in service occupations. Program 12 describes actions the City will take to affirmatively further fair housing and address any issues of housing discrimination that may arise. Page 621 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-130 Racial Characteristics – Hermosa Beach Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Page 622 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-131 Racially/Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty – Hermosa Beach Page 623 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-132 Poverty Status – Hermosa Beach Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Page 624 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-133 Population with a Disability – Hermosa Beach Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development, AFFH Data Viewer, 2021 Page 625 of 862 Housing Element Technical Report Adopted December 21, 2021 / August 8, 2023 CERTIFIED August 1, 2024 Revised January, May, June 2024 D-134 TCAC/HCD Opportunity Map Page 626 of 862 1 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Pg # Section Existing Text Amended Text 71 Commercial Commercial designations provide for a wide variety of retail, restaurant, office and other uses that provide goods or services. Commercial designations are organized based on the scale and type of goods or services provided. The most localized designations are intended to serve a neighborhood and residents within the immediate vicinity, while other commercial designations are intended to serve the entire community or the region. Commercial designations provide for a wide variety of retail, restaurant, office, and mixed-uses (including other residential). that provide goods or services. Commercial designations are organized based on the scale and type of goods or services provided. The most localized designations are intended to serve a neighborhood and residents within the immediate vicinity, while other commercial designations are intended to serve the entire community or the region. 71 Creative Creative land use designations are intended to provide space for production, design and manufacturing uses that support the local employment base and produce goods and services that enhance the brand of Hermosa Beach as a creative and innovative community. Uses that are considered light industrial are to be designed and sited in a manner that ensures their compatibility with surrounding uses. Creative land use designations are intended to provide space for production, design and manufacturing uses that support the local employment base and produce goods and services that enhance the brand of Hermosa Beach as a creative and innovative community. Uses that are considered light industrial are to be designed and sited in a manner that ensures their compatibility with surrounding uses. Residential uses, such as live work and artist space would be also be consistent in this land use designation. 71 Institutional Institutional uses offer a range of public and community-oriented uses such as schools, parks, community facilities, administrative offices or buildings, and space for essential services and utility needs. Institutional uses also vary in scale from parkettes at few thousand square feet to the beach, which includes approximately 63 acres in size. Institutional uses offer a range of public and community-oriented uses such as schools, parks, community facilities, administrative offices or buildings, and space for essential services and utility needs. Institutional uses also vary in scale from parkettes at few thousand square feet to the beach, which includes approximately 63 acres in size. Occasionally, residential uses may be appropriately Page 627 of 862 2 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Pg # Section Existing Text Amended Text sited within such uses as adaptive re-use of facilities or best use of resources for facilities no longer in use. 76 Community Commercial (CC) Appropriate Land Uses This designation provides space for locally oriented commercial uses including retail stores, restaurants, professional and medical offices, and personal services. Uses on the ground floor are reserved for retail, restaurant, and other sales-tax revenue generating uses, while offices and personal service uses are encouraged on upper floors. Residential uses are not allowed in this designation as its intent is to promote and protect retail, office, and service uses that diversify the City’s tax base. This designation provides space for locally oriented commercial uses including retail stores, restaurants, professional and medical offices, and personal services. Uses on the ground floor are reserved for retail, restaurant, and other sales-tax revenue generating uses, while offices and personal service uses are encouraged on upper floors. Residential uses are not allowed in this designation as its intent is to promote and protect retail, office, and service uses that diversify the City’s tax base. Mixed use developments (including residential uses) may be allowed. 76 Gateway Commercial (GC) Purpose The Gateway Commercial designation is located at key entryways and intersections to Hermosa Beach to offer a greater variety of employment, retail, and economic activity to the community. The Gateway Commercial designation also plays a role in providing services and amenities to visitors and the region by encouraging hotels and larger employment centers to be relocated in this area. With the Gateway Commercial designation appropriately applied to larger sites, they are intended to provide both commercial services as well as facilities that benefit the local community. The Gateway Commercial designation is located at key entryways and intersections to Hermosa Beach to offer a greater variety of employment, retail, and economic activity to the community. The Gateway Commercial designation also plays a role in providing services and amenities to visitors and the region by encouraging hotels and larger employment centers to be relocated in this area. With the Gateway Commercial designation appropriately applied to larger sites, they are intended to provide both commercial services as well as mixed-use (including residential) developments facilities that benefit the local community. 76 Gateway Commercial In the Gateway Commercial designation, the ground floor should include community or regionally oriented retail uses with upper floor high In the Gateway Commercial designation, the ground floor should include community or regionally oriented retail uses with upper floor high visitor Page 628 of 862 3 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Pg # Section Existing Text Amended Text Appropriate Land Uses visitor office uses. Professional and medical offices and hotels providing lower cost visitor accommodations are also allowed in this designation. Public assembly, recreational, and other community facilities which are determined to be compatible with and oriented towards enhancing the gateway commercial district may also be allowed. Parking facilities will serve onsite uses and are encouraged to explore shared parking agreements with nearby commercial uses to encourage a “park once” strategy. office uses. Professional and medical offices and hotels providing lower cost visitor accommodations are also allowed in this designation. Public assembly, recreational, and other community facilities which are determined to be compatible with and oriented towards enhancing the gateway commercial district may also be allowed; this includes mixed use (including residential) developments. Parking facilities will serve onsite uses and are encouraged to explore shared parking agreements with nearby commercial uses to encourage a “park once” strategy. 77 Service Commercial (SC) Purpose The Service Commercial designation is intended to provide adequate space specifically for specialty goods and services that serve residents and the region. These businesses often require indoor or outdoor warehousing or storage space to display or sell their inventory, and caution is taken to ensure they are located in a manner that minimizes their impact on nearby residential, retail, or office uses. Service Commercial uses often attract customers for a specific item or service, compared to a traditional retail district where customers may visit many businesses within a single trip. The Service Commercial designation is intended to provide adequate space specifically for specialty goods and services that serve residents and the region. These businesses often require indoor or outdoor warehousing or storage space to display or sell their inventory, and caution is taken to ensure they are located in a manner that minimizes their impact on nearby residential, retail, or office uses. Service Commercial uses often attract customers for a specific item or service, compared to a traditional retail district where customers may visit many businesses within a single trip. Occasionally, mixed use development (including residential uses) may be appropriately sited. Service Commercial Appropriate Land Uses The Service Commercial designation is reserved for the provision of specialty goods and services, primarily related to home and automotive needs. Home improvement stores, furniture stores, auto dealerships, and light automotive service stations The Service Commercial designation is intended to provide adequate space specifically for specialty goods and services that serve residents and the region. These businesses often require indoor or outdoor warehousing or storage space to display or Page 629 of 862 4 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT REQUIRED FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT Pg # Section Existing Text Amended Text are the prioritized use with this designation. Retail trade and warehousing facilities are allowed as an accessory use to the primary use. sell their inventory. Occasionally, residential uses may be appropriately sited. 77 Creative Light Industrial Appropriate Land Uses This designation is reserved for the provision of production uses for light manufacturing, creative art, or design services. Flexible use spaces, co- working offices, and creative or “maker” industry incubator spaces are also permitted. Professional office or specialty retail are allowed only as an accessory in this designation as its intent is to promote and protect industry and production uses that diversify the City’s tax base. This designation is reserved for the provision of production uses for light manufacturing, creative art, or design services. Flexible use spaces, co- working offices, and creative or “maker” industry incubator spaces are also permitted. Professional office or specialty retail are allowed only as an accessory in this designation as its intent is to promote and protect industry and production uses that diversify the City’s tax base. Residential uses, such as live work and artist space would be permitted in the Creative Light land use designation. 78 Public Facilities Appropriate Land Uses Civic-related administrative offices, community space, operational yards, and educational or institutional facilities are the primary uses allowed in this designation. Public utility structures or corridors, plazas, and historic landmarks or monuments are also allowed this designation. Wireless telecommunications facilities may be allowed in this designation when co-located with public buildings and determined to be compatible with and avoid nuisances to surrounding uses. Civic-related administrative offices, community space, operational yards, and educational or institutional facilities are the primary uses allowed in this designation. Public utility structures or corridors, plazas, and historic landmarks or monuments are also allowed this designation. Wireless telecommunications facilities may be allowed in this designation when co-located with public buildings and determined to be compatible with and avoid nuisances to surrounding uses. Occasionally, residential uses may be appropriately sited within such uses as adaptive re-use of facilities or the best use of resources for facilities no longer in use. Page 630 of 862 Page 631 of 862 Page 632 of 862 Page 633 of 862 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT –RE-ADOPTION OF 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (CERTIFIED) September 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 634 of 862 Housing Element Requirements •Required element of General Plan (PLAN Hermosa) •Statutory deadline for adoption – October 15, 2021 •Statutory deadline grace period – February 15, 2022 •Extended certification deadline – October 15, 2022 •City required concurrent/ immediate rezoning •Must be reviewed and certified by State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) Page 635 of 862 Background November/ December 2021 •Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption of Housing Element March 23, 2022 •HCD review of Adopted Housing Element •Additional revisions are necessary to achieve substantial compliance November/ 2022 •City Council supported incorporation of residential uses into commercial corridors; discussed land value recapture and amending parking standards. March 2023 •Planning Commission provided input on Sites Inventory, discussed approaches to zoning, including residential along commercial corridors. Page 636 of 862 Prior Actions •June 20, 2023 – Planning Commission recommended City Council adopt the revised Housing Element and Land Use Element changes •July 11, 2023 – City Council discussion of Housing Element, with community site changes •August 8, 2023 – City Council adopts Housing Element •August 31, 2023 – Housing Element to HCD Page 637 of 862 Revised HE - HCD Review #1 •October 31, 2023 – Letter from HCD requests more information and completed zoning •November 2023 to January 2024 – City Council adopts required zoning •January 31, 2024 – Staff completes and posts revisions to Housing Element on the City website •February 7, 2024 – Staff resubmits to HCD Page 638 of 862 Revised HE - HCD Review #2 •April 5, 2024 – Letter from HCD requests more information •May 5, 2024 – Staff completes and posts revisions to Housing Element on the City website •June 20, 2024 – HCD requests additional zoning changes •July 9, 2024 – City Council approves first reading of zoning changes Page 639 of 862 Revised HE - HCD Review #3 •July 12, 2024 – Letter from HCD indicates Housing Element meets State law, but City must complete rezoning actions •July 23, 2024 – City Council approves second reading of zoning changes •July 31, 2024 - Ordinance signed/sent to HCD •August 1, 2024 – HCD issues substantial compliance letter Page 640 of 862 RHNA By Income Category Page 641 of 862 Housing Element Policy Plan Programs relating to: ―Density Bonus and Other Incentives ―Affordable Housing Development / Conservation ―Adequate Sites for New Housing ―Land Value Recapture Timing, Details, Responsibilities, and Reporting for each Program Page 642 of 862 Policy Plan - Changes •Added timing details to programs •Added details about ongoing or completed Housing Element-related zoning changes •Added details about existing City programs such as CDBG, home share, homelessness support, and outreach. •Added references to special housing types, metrics, and reporting Page 643 of 862 Revised Housing Element – Technical •Housing Needs Assessment - added information about persons with disabilities and special housing needs. •An evaluation of resources and opportunities available to address housing issues. •Governmental and non-governmental constraints •Appendix A: Program-by-program review of 2014-2021 Housing Element •Appendix B: Revised Sites Inventory of sites for housing development. •Appendix C: A summary of opportunities for public participation. •Appendix D: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing analysis. Page 644 of 862 Technical Report - Changes •Added information about existing site characteristics (height, configuration, uses, vacancies, etc) •Added information about regional redevelopments •Responded to topics raised by public inquiry, including on the St. Cross site and Land Value Recapture. •Added demographic information, contributing factors to housing challenges, and existing supportive programs Page 645 of 862 Sites Inventory (No Changes) Page 646 of 862 HB Land Inventory Summary Income Category Total VL Low Mod Above RHNA (2021–2029)232 127 106 93 558 Accessory dwelling units 11 28 4 21 64 Remaining RHNA 221 99 102 72 494 Sites Inventory (Table B-4)335 171 80 604 % Buffer Above Remaining RHNA 10%68%11%22% Source: Hermosa Beach Community Development Department, 2023 Land Inventory Summary vs. RHNA Page 647 of 862 Proposed General Plan Changes •Land Use Element must be consistent with the Housing Element. •Add language for non-residential land use designations to allow mixed use/residential. •Consistency with zoning changes. •Zoning changes are separate and completed. Page 648 of 862 Environmental Determination •The proposed revised Housing Element would not approve any development or change any land use designations exempt from California Environmental Quality designations Act (CEQA) 15061, Review for Exemption of the CEQA Guidelines. •Revisions continue to be consistent with the initial finding that the Housing Element is exempt under CEQA per Section 15061. •Additional CEQA review conducted as part of the completed zoning amendments. Page 649 of 862 Public Notification •Every set of revisions published on the website; notifications sent via e-blast •Legal ad published in the newspaper •Public inquiries - Staff responses (in-person and email); •FAQs Section on website Page 650 of 862 Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council: •Conduct a public hearing •Adopt resolution re-adopting the revised 2021– 2029 Housing Element as certified by the State of California and adopt associated General Plan Land Use Element language changes for consistency Page 651 of 862 planning@hermosabeach.gov Housing Element project information available at: www.hermosabeach.gov/housingelement THANK YOU! Page 652 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-AS-024 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council SIDE LETTERS TO THE PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE (PAE) MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNREPRESENTED GROUP REPORT (Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Professional and Administrative Employees Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1); 2. Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Management Employees Group Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 2); and 3. Approve the Resolution and Amendment to the Unrepresented Group Report (Attachment 3). Executive Summary: The City of Hermosa Beach made several organizational changes after the adoption of the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Management Employee Group, between the City and the Professional and Administrative Group, and the adoption of the Unrepresented Group Report. These organizational changes necessitate the movement of represented employees between the Bargaining Units and the Unrepresented Group, and from the Unrepresented Group to the Bargaining Units. Additional language is added to clarify existing MOU provisions. The City met and conferred with the Management Employee Group and the Professional and Administrative Group on these changes. The City and the Management Employee Group and the Professional and Administrative Group reached tentative agreement regarding the changes on August 7, 2024, and August 22, 2024, respectively. Background: The Meyers-Milias Brown Act (MMBA) requires that local public agencies negotiate with its respective bargaining units regarding wages, hours, and working conditions. Current Memoranda of Understanding for the two effective Bargaining Units are from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. The MMBA allows agencies and the recognized employee associations to adopt changes to the MOUs to address emerging issues without impacting the current MOU provisions, Page 653 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 in the form of a side letter, assuming the changes were mutually agreed upon and the MOU does not contain a zipper clause1. The City’s aim through labor negotiations is to maintain competitive wages, hours, and working conditions in a high-cost geographic labor market in order to retain and attract a high-quality workforce to serve the community across a range of services. Periodically, during the term of an MOU, the City makes organizational changes, adds or deletes a classification, or needs to make modifications to MOU provisions to meet the changes and dynamic needs of Hermosa Beach. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description October 11, 2022 City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and Professional and Administrative Employee Group (PAE) for the 2022– 2025 fiscal years. November 3, 2022 City Council approved the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented classifications for the 2022–2025 fiscal years. December 13, 2022 City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Management Employee Group for the 2022–2025 fiscal years Analysis: The tentative Side Letters contain the following provisions: 1. Management Employee Group A. Remove the Human Resources Manager from the Management Employee Group Bargaining Unit and assign the classification to the Unrepresented Group. B. Retitle the Community Resources Manager to Community Resources Director. C. Retitle the Finance Director to Administrative Services Director. D. Amend Article 4, Management Performance Bonus Program, to allow prorating of the bonus if an employee voluntarily leaves the City before the end of the rating period or becomes a member of the Management Employees Bargaining Unit after the start of the rating period. Prorating the Performance Bonus is at the discretion of the City Manager. 2. Professional and Administrative Group 1 The Public Employment Relations Board defines a zipper clause as a clause in a collective bargaining agreement that permits both parties to refuse to bargain over changes to matters covered by the clause. Page 654 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 A. Accrete the Executive Assistant–Chief of Police to the Professional and Administrative Employee Group Bargaining Unit. B. Remove the Finance Manager from the Professional and Administrative Employee Group Bargaining Unit and assign the classification to the Unrepresented Group. C. Amend Article 24, Temporary 27, Temporary Upgrade Pay, to add “Employees shall receive a 10% premium pay as compensation for performing the duties.” D. Amend Article 9, Merit Pay Program, to allow prorating of the Merit Pay if an employee voluntarily leaves the City before the end of the rating period or becomes a member of the Professional and Administrative Employee Group Bargaining Unit after the start of the rating period. 3. Unrepresented Group A. Remove the Executive Assistant–Chief of Police from the Unrepresented Group. B. Assign the Finance Manager to the Unrepresented Group. C. Assign the Human Resources Manager to the Unrepresented Group. D. Amend Temporary Upgrade Pay, to add “Employees shall receive a 10% premium pay as compensation for performing the duties.” E. Add language that provides a Merit Pay and Administrative Leave provisions for the Human Resources Manager and the Finance Manager. 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 related to the recommended action. Attachments: 1. Resolution and Side Letter to the Professional and Administrative Employees Memorandum of Understanding 2. Resolution and Side Letter to the Management Employees Group Memorandum of Understanding 3. Resolution and Amendment to the Unrepresented Group Report Respectfully Submitted by: Cynthia Stafford, Interim Human Resources Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Page 655 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 656 of 862 Page 1 of 4 RES NO. 24- CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 24- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP. WHEREAS, employees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California represented by the Profession and Administrative Employee Group, have elected to meet and confer with the City of Hermosa Beach on matters concerning wages, hours, and working conditions; and, WHEREAS, the Employee Association and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor Negotiator have jointly negotiated changes to the Memorandum of Understanding; and, WHEREAS, the Employee Association 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 has a Memorandum of Understanding for the period July 1, 2022, through and including June 30, 2025. SECTION 2. The City of Hermosa and the Profession and Administrative Employees Group desire to enter into a Side Letter to amend the Memorandum of Understanding for the period July 1, 2022, through and including June 30, 2025, as shown on Exhibit A. 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 Page 657 of 862 Page 2 of 4 RES NO. 24- 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 10th day of September, 2024. Dean Francois 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 Page 658 of 862 Page 3 of 4 RES NO. 24- EXHIBIT A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES GROUP Whereas, the City of Hermosa (“City”) and the Professional and Administrative Employee Group (“Union”) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 (“MOU”); Whereas, following the adoption of the executed MOU, the City reorganized, necessitating changes to classifications represented by the Professional and Administrative Employees Group. Whereas, the parties met and conferred on the proposed changes and the Management Employee Group agreed to the changes on August 22, 2024. Now, therefore, having met and conferred in good faith, the City and Union agree to the following changes: 1. Accrete the Executive Assistant-Chief of Police to the Professional and Administrative Employee Group bargaining unit. 2. Remove the Finance Manager from the Professional and Administrative Employee Group Bargaining Unit and assign the classification to the unrepresented group. 3. Amend Article 24, Temporary 27, Temporary Upgrade Pay, to add “Employees shall receive a 10% premium pay as compensation for performing the duties.” 4. Amend Article 9, Merit Pay Program, to Prorate the Merit Pay if an employee voluntarily leaves the City before the end of the rating period or becomes a member of the Professional and Administrative Employee Group Bargaining Unit after the start of the rating period. All other Articles, provisions, Sections, and Exhibits of the MOU not modified herein shall remain in full force and effect. Page 659 of 862 Page 4 of 4 RES NO. 24- The parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Side Letter Agreement effective September 1, 2024. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto cause this Side Letter Agreement to be effective this 1st day of September 2024. PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE GROUP CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ________________________________ _________________________________ Vicky Barker, City Employees Associates Suja Lowenthal, City Manager ________________________________ _________________________________ Kambria Vint, Recreation Coordinator Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director _________________________________ ___________________________________ John Cordova, Public Works Superintendent Cynthia Stafford, Interim Human Resources Manager _________________________________ ___________________________________ Kim Swindell, Administrative Assistant Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Page 660 of 862 Page 1 of 4 RES NO. 24- CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 24- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SIDE LETTER TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP. WHEREAS, employees of the City of Hermosa Beach, California represented by the Management Employee Group, have elected to meet and confer with the City of Hermosa Beach on matters concerning wages, hours, and working conditions; and, WHEREAS, the Employee Association and City of Hermosa Beach Chief Labor Negotiator have jointly negotiated changes to the Memorandum of Understanding; and, WHEREAS, the Employee Association 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 has a Memorandum of Understanding for the period July 1, 2022, through and including June 30, 2025. SECTION 2. The City of Hermosa and the Management Employees Group desire to enter into a Side Letter to amend the Memorandum of Understanding for the period July 1, 2022, through and including June 30, 2025, as shown on Exhibit A. 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. Page 661 of 862 Page 2 of 4 RES NO. 24- PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 10th day of September, 2024. Dean Francois 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 Page 662 of 862 Page 3 of 4 RES NO. 24- EXHIBIT A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP Whereas, the City of Hermosa (“City”) and the Management Employee Group (“Union”) are parties to a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 (“MOU”); Whereas, following the adoption of the executed MOU, the City reorganized, necessitating changes to classifications represented by the Management Employee Group. Whereas, the parties met and conferred on the proposed changes and the Management Employee Group agreed to the changes on July 24, 2024. Now, therefore, having met and conferred in good faith, the City and Union agree to the following changes: 1. Remove the Human Resources Manager from the Management Employee Group Bargaining Unit and assign the classification to the unrepresented group. 2. Retitle the Community Resources Manager to Community Resources Director. 3. Retitle the Finance Director to Administrative Services Director. 4. Effective 7/1/2022, the Performance Bonus may be prorated if an employee voluntarily leaves the City before the end of the rating period or becomes a member of the Management Employees Bargaining Unit after the start of the rating period. Prorating the Performance Bonus is at the discretion of the City Manager. All other Articles, provisions, Sections, and Exhibits of the MOU not modified herein shall remain in full force and effect. The parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Side Letter Agreement effective September 1, 2024. Page 663 of 862 Page 4 of 4 RES NO. 24- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto cause this Side Letter Agreement to be effective this 8th day of August 2024. MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE GROUP CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ________________________________ _________________________________ Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Suja Lowenthal, City Manager ________________________________ _________________________________ Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Cynthia Stafford, Interim Human Resources Manager _________________________________ Lisa Nichols, Community Resources Director _________________________________ Paul LeBaron, Chief of Police ___________________________________ Joseph SanClemente, Public Works Director __________________________________ Myra Maravilla, City Clerk ___________________________________ Carrie Tai, Community Development Director Page 664 of 862 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. 24- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES IN UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS. WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach, California has employees in certain unrepresented classifications; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach shall establish a formal document to detail salary and benefits of employees in unrepresented classifications of employment; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach intends to make changes to the existing terms of employment for unrepresented classifications effective September 10, 2024. 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 the amended salary and benefits for unrepresented classifications as outlined in the attached “Exhibit A” effective September 10, 2024. 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 10th day of September 2024. Dean Francois 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 Page 665 of 862 1 EXHIBIT A City of Hermosa Beach Salary and Benefits for Unrepresented Classifications THE FOLLOWING SALARY AND BENEFIT PROVISIONS APPLY TO EMPLOYEES IN THE UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST, RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST, FINANCE MANAGER, AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER WAGES Year 1: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023: Effective July 1, 2022: The base monthly salary shall be adjusted by 3% for all classifications. Monthly Salary Range TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Executive Assistant to the City Manager $6,974 $7,323 $7,689 $8,073 $8,477 Human Resources Analyst $7,195 $7,555 $7,933 $8,330 $8,747 Risk Management Analyst $7,195 $7,555 $7,933 $8,330 $8,747 Year 2: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024: Effective July 1, 2023 the base monthly salary shall be adjusted by 3% for all classifications. Monthly Salary Range TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Executive Assistant to the City Manager $7,183 $7,542 $7,919 $8,315 $8,731 Human Resources Analyst $7,411 $7,781 $8,170 $8,579 $9,009 Risk Management Analyst $7,411 $7,781 $8,170 $8,579 $9,009 Year 3: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025: Effective July 1, 2024, the base monthly salary shall be adjusted by 3% for all classifications. Monthly Salary Range TITLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Executive Assistant to the City Manager $7,399 $7,769 $8,157 $8,565 $8,993 Human Resources Analyst $7,633 $8,015 $8,416 $8,837 $9,279 Risk Management Analyst $7,633 $8,015 $8,416 $8,837 $9,279 Human Resources Manager $12,143 $12,750 $13,388 $14,057 N/A Finance Manager $9,916 $10,412 $10,933 $11,480 $12,054 Page 666 of 862 2 Step increase is dependent upon employee receiving an overall performance evaluation of being fully qualified. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE A. City agrees that employees who desire to enroll in training and/or academic courses at a State of California approved and/or recognized college or university 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) paid by the City in advance, subject to approval of the City Manager. The Employee will reimburse the City for all expenses incurred for any class or classes the Employee fails or does not complete; or if the Employee voluntarily leaves City employment during the period they are enrolled and received payment. B. 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, up to CSU rates; half time @ 50% reimbursement, etc.). VACATION A. It is agreed that the above unrepresented classifications 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. Employees may request (subject to Department Director’s approval) one (1) week of vacation six (6) months after hire date (after halfway point of probationary period). C. Vacation may be accrued up to thirty (30) month accrual level, with an automatic cash-out of hours in excess of that amount. The cash outs will take place based on the accrual balance of November 16th and paid on the check of December 5th. D. Employees shall be reimbursed for 100% unused vacation days accrued upon resignation, retirement or imposed termination from their employment with the City. Page 667 of 862 3 OVERTIME A. For FLSA purposes a "WORK-WEEK" shall be defined as: 1. For employees working a 5/40 or 4/40 schedule: commencing at 0001 hrs. SUNDAY and terminating at 2400 hrs. SATURDAY. 2. For employees working a 9/80 schedule: commencing 1101 hrs. Friday and terminating the following Friday at 1100 hrs. B. The City agrees to pay employees in the following classifications time and one-half (1-1/2) the regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours worked in a work week. Overtime may be paid in either cash or compensatory time earned as part of the regular payroll process. The City will pay overtime to employees in eligible classifications in the same manner as paid to the General & Supervisory Employees Association. C. Employees may elect to cash-in accrued compensatory time quarterly each calendar year in January, April, July, and October. D. Classifications eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with the FLSA include: Human Resources Analyst Executive Assistant to the City Manager Risk Management Analyst EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FLSA A. The following classifications have been determined to be exempt from overtime as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and as FLSA applies to public agency employees. As such, these classifications shall not be eligible to accrue compensatory time or be paid overtime. Human Resources Manager Finance Manager B. Administrative Leave: Employees in the exempt classifications listed above shall receive seventy (70) hours of additional Administrative Leave each calendar year in addition to flex time for extraordinary assignments, fixed holidays, vacation, and Bereavement Leave. Administrative Leave does not accumulate or carry over; it must be used each year. Said leave shall have no monetary value and shall be prorated for partial years’ service upon initial appointment. Page 668 of 862 4 SICK LEAVE A. Effective July 1, 2022, employees shall accrue sick leave at the rate of ten (10) hours per month. After 200 hours are accrued, an employee may cash out annually up to a maximum of 96 hours at the employee’s regular rate of pay at 100% rate. In lieu of cash out, employees may convert up to a maximum of 96 hours to vacation time provided that the vacation bank does not exceed allowed maximum level. The cash outs will take place based on the accrual balance of November 16th and paid on the check of December 5th. B. Sick leave shall be used only in case of sickness or disability of the employee or for family sick leave. Misuse of sick leave shall be grounds for disciplinary action. C. In case of serious illness of a member of the immediate family, the employee may utilize sick leave. Immediate family for the purpose of this Section shall be defined as: spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, parent-in-law, brother, sister, grandparents, grandchildren, any relative not previously listed who lives in the same household as the employee, and a domestic partner of the employee. D. Any employee claiming a domestic partner, for purposes of this Agreement shall complete a confidential affidavit to be filed in the Human Resources Department, which shall be signed by the employee only, declaring the existence of a domestic partnership with a named domestic partner. By extending to a domestic partner employee the specific benefits defined by this Agreement, the City does not intend to confer or imply any other unspecified benefits to such employee, or to any other person who may hold the status of domestic partner. E. Employees may, upon resignation or retirement from their employment with the City, elect to be paid for unused sick leave accrued prior to June 30, 2017, at their current rate of pay. Except as provided in A above, unused sick leave accrued after June 30, 2017, shall not be cashed 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. F. Employees shall be eligible to use sick leave during their probationary period. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Each Employee shall receive a maximum of three (3) shifts per calendar year to be utilized for Bereavement Leave because of a death in their immediate family (as defined above). For the purposes of bereavement leave, parent in-law, step-children and parents, and persons living within the same household are to be considered in the definition of “immediate family”. Said time will not be cumulative from one twelve month period to another nor will pay in lieu of unused leave be provided. The Department Director shall, if Page 669 of 862 5 possible, grant approval of two (2) additional shifts in the event of a death that requires extended travel. JURY DUTY 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 in accordance with the City’s Administrative Policy on Jury Pay. All jury fees except mileage reimbursement shall be returned to the City. MILITARY LEAVE All Employees covered by this Agreement shall be entitled to Military Leave as afforded by Federal and State law but shall not receive any base salary pay while on such Leave. HOLIDAYS A. Effective July 1, 2022, employees shall receive 110 hours per year for 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; Christmas Day. B. When a holiday falls on a normal day off, Employees shall receive Holiday Compensation Time. Employees covered by this Agreement may accrue up to 100 hours of Holiday Compensation Time for those holidays in which compensatory time is earned. However, when a holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. For all holidays that fall on a Friday or Saturday, City Hall offices will be open regular hours on Monday and employees will receive compensatory time. The City will provide a holiday schedule prior to January 1 of each year. C. All employees covered by this Resolution, will receive ten (10) hours of Holiday Flex Time for the following purpose: these ten hours can only be used for either Christmas Eve (December 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. RETIREMENT A. Tier I. The City provides the PERS 2% at 55 Plan with one year final compensation to current employees. The City paid the employee’s full 7% contribution to PERS through December 31, 2012. The City reported to P.E.R.S. the value of the 7% Page 670 of 862 6 employer paid member contribution (EPMC) pursuant to the authority of Government Code section 20023(c)(4). Tier II. For new employees hired after July 2011 the PERS retirement benefit formula shall be the 2% @ 60 plan, with retirement benefits calculated on one year final compensation. This became effective once a new contract with PERS was signed. The City paid the employee’s 7% contribution to PERS. 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). Member contribution: 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%. 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 income pursuant to section 414(h)(2) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Tier III. 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). B. Effective November 1, 1995, the City shall commence reporting to PERS the value of the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) pursuant to the authority of Government Code. C. The City amended its contract with PERS to offer the retirement formula known as 2% @ 55 effective January 1, 2001. D. Employees who retire after July 1, 2006 and were hired before July 1, 2018 shall be eligible, upon service retirement from the City, for a medical premium supplement. Said supplement shall be in the following amount: Page 671 of 862 7 1. 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 lowest costing HMO premium 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. Said supplement shall commence with the first month following the Employee’s service retirement in which the Employee is responsible for payment of the insurance premium. 3. In order to be eligible for medical supplemental payments, an Employee must either remain on a medical insurance plan offered by the City or provide proof of coverage on a self-procured medical insurance plan. 4. Retirees who are eligible for a supplement but who are not covered on the City’s insurance policy are still eligible to receive their supplement. 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. 5. Any Employee receiving a benefit under this section agrees to apply for, and enroll in, any Federal and/or State medical insurance plan (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid) for which they become eligible. E. Employees who are hired after July 1, 2018 shall be eligible, upon service retirement from the City at age sixty (60) with a minimum of twenty (20) continuous City service, for a medical premium supplement. Said supplement shall be paid as follows: 1. The City shall pay a $400.00 per month medical supplement that shall commence with the first month following the Employee’s service retirement in which the Employee is responsible for payment of the insurance premium. 2. The City’s payments will end with the month in which the employee reached the eligibility of Federal and/or State medical insurance plans (i.e. Medicare), currently 65 years of age. HEALTH AND WELFARE A. The City will have full responsibility for all Health and Welfare programs enacted or in force as of September 1, 1997. Page 672 of 862 8 B. The City shall make available for employees the following insurance plans: Health, Dental, Long Term Disability, Vision and Psychological Health. Current Health, Dental, Long Term Disability, Vision, Psychological Health, or their equivalent, to remain in force during the term of this Resolution. City shall meet and confer should there be a change in providers or a change in benefit level. C. For life insurance, the City shall provide and pay the premiums for a Life Insurance policy for each Employee, payable in an amount equal to the individual’s annual salary upon such Employee’s death. D. For long term disability insurance, the City will provide and pay the premiums for Long Term Disability for each employee. E. For medical/health insurance, for the benefit years beginning January 1, 2023 and later, the City’s maximum 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 exceeds the City’s maximum contribution shall pay the difference by payroll deduction. F. An employee who demonstrates proof of medical insurance coverage available through a spouse or domestic partner may receive a cash payment of $750.00 per month in lieu of City provided coverage. G. For dental insurance, the City shall pay the monthly premium contribution for full family PPO coverage for dental insurance, currently $226.30. H. For psychological health, the City will continue to pay for full family coverage for the benefit. I. The full cost of the Vision Insurance shall be borne by the employee. J. The City’s Short Term Disability Plan begins after a 30 day waiting period. The maximum benefit is 66 2/3% of your earnings to a maximum of $1125 per week. The City’s Long Term Disability Plan has a maximum benefit of $4500 per month and begins after 90 days. LONG TERM DISABILITY A. An Employee utilizing the Short or Long Term Disability Plan shall not accrue Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay or allowances after the 30th calendar day after disability. Page 673 of 862 9 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 Family 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 Employees are entitled to a total of 12 weeks of Leave during any 12-month period. An Employee’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 period” 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 an Employee 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. 5. Employees 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 21 (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. DEFERRED COMPENSATION A. Each Employee, individually, may elect to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plans established and adopted by the City of Hermosa Beach. Page 674 of 862 10 B. Upon the first pay period after Council adoption of this Resolution, the City shall match the employee’s contribution up a maximum of twenty-five dollars ($25) per month. 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 criterion used in determining the order of separation shall be seniority, pursuant to the Municipal Code, Chapter 2.76 – Civil Service. C. The City will endeavor to provide each affected Employee as much notice as possible, with a minimum thirty (30) day advance notice to each affected Employee. REDUCTION IN LIEU OF LAYOFF An Employee whose position is abolished shall be governed by Municipal code 2.76.200 – Civil Service. SELECTION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT DOCTOR OR MEDICAL FACILITY AND CONTINUATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS A. It is understood that the City will provide medical facilities to be used for industrial accidents or illness. However, in the event an Employee covered by this Agreement wishes to grieve the City’s selection, the City will give due consideration to the facts presented and may select a new facility. B. An Employee who suffers an injury-on-duty will continue to have payment of the City portion of all Health Insurance premiums paid for a period of seven (7) full months commencing with the month in which the injury occurred. C. Nothing herein shall prevent an Employee from utilizing their accrued time in lieu of receiving temporary disability payments under the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation laws of the State of California. GRIEVANCES/APPEAL OF DISCIPLINE This Grievance Procedure shall be used to resolve disputes arising from any allegation that the City has violated the terms of this Resolution. Page 675 of 862 11 A. The complaint shall be presented in writing to the Department Director. The Director shall have five (5) working days of receipt of the complaint to resolve the issue or respond to it in writing stating the reasons for the failure to resolve it. B. If not resolved, the complaint shall be presented in writing to the City Manager. The City Manager shall have five (5) working days of receipt of the complaint to resolve the issue or respond to it in writing stating the reasons for the failure to resolve it. C. If disciplinary actions concerning dismissals, suspensions, reduction in pay, etc. are not resolved, further action is pursuant to Municipal Code, Section 2.76 – Civil Service. C. Grievances regarding the provisions contained within this resolution, with the exception of disciplinary actions, not settled following the City Manager’s determination and that either party desires to contest further, may 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 City Manager’s determination D. 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. E. Either the City or the Employee may call any employee as a witness, and the City agrees to release said witness from work if he/she is on duty. F. The arbitrator shall have no power to alter, amend, change, add to or subtract from any of the terms of this resolution. The decision of the arbitrator shall be based solely upon the evidence and arguments presented to him by the respective parties in the presence of each other. G. The decision of the arbitrator within the limits herein prescribed shall be advisory only. H. The arbitrator may hear and determine only one grievance at a time without the express agreement of the City and employee. The parties shall share equally the expense of the cost of the arbitration, with the exception of counsel's fees. OUT OF CLASS PAY Employees covered by this Agreement who are temporarily assigned to a higher classification because of emergency conditions, Sick Leave, Vacation and/or vacancy shall receive the higher rate of pay commencing with the eleventh (11th) Page 676 of 862 12 consecutive day of such assignment. Employees shall receive a 10% premium pay as compensation for performing the duties. MERIT PAY The following Unrepresented Employees will be eligible to receive Merit Pay for superior performance: Finance Manager and Human Resources Manager. Said bonus pay will be up to a maximum of +5% of base monthly pay payable for six-month (bi-annual) increments. The two bi-annual periods are July 1 – December 31 and January 1 – June 30. In order for an employee to receive Merit Pay, the Department Director and employee shall agree to specific goals to achieve for each bi-annual period. At the end of the reporting period, the employee shall provide a detailed outline of the goals that have been met. Based on this documentation, the Director shall determine if the employee is eligible for the Merit Pay, either in full (5%) or a lesser amount. Achieving any of the goals equates to performance over and above standard performance and is recognized as superior performance as it relates to these goals. The Bonus Pay will be included in the pay period following the period that is being evaluated provided that the detailed outline of goals met is received in a timely manner. The parties understand that bonus pay in these amounts is reportable to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) as employee compensation and thus be “PERSable” to the extent permissible by law. 5% Superior Performance Bonus (employee met nearly 100% of the goals) 4% Superior Performance Bonus (employee met at least 80% of the goals) 3% Superior Performance Bonus (employee met at least 60% of the goals) 2% Superior Performance Bonus (employee met at least 40% of the goals) 1% Superior Performance Bonus (employee met at least 20% of the goals) The Performance Bonus may be prorated if an employee voluntarily leaves the City before the end of the rating period or becomes a member of the Unrepresented Group after the start of the rating period. Prorating the Performance Bonus is at the discretion of the City Manager. For salary comparison purposes, base salary shall be increased by 3.75% (75% of maximum Bonus Pay) to adjust for Bonus Pay eligibility for those classes eligible. Commented [HC1]: Added per discussion & approval with Cyndi to match the language in the PAE MOU. Page 677 of 862 SIDE LETTER TO THE PAEAND MANAGEMENT MOU'S AND AMENDMENT TO THE UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE REPORT Page 678 of 862 Background •October 11, 2022 -City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and Professional and Administrative Employee Group (PAE) for the 2022–2025 fiscal years. •November 3, 2022 -City Council approved the terms and conditions of employment for the Unrepresented classifications for the 2022–2025 fiscal years. •December 13, 2022 -City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Management Employee Group for the 2022–2025 fiscal years. •June 11, 2024 –City Council adopted a Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget that combined the Human Resources and Finance departments into a new department called Administrative Services and reclassified the Community Resources Manager to Community Resources Director. Page 679 of 862 Discussion •Several organizational changes were made after the adoption of the MOUs between the Management Employee Group, the Professional and Administrative Group, and the Unrepresented Group Report. •City staff met and conferred with the Management and Professional Administrative Groups and reached a tentative agreement regarding the changes. •An amendment to the Unrepresented Group includes approving salary and benefits. •Tentative side letters have been drafted that contain the provisions discussed. Page 680 of 862 Recommendations •Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Professional and Administrative Employees Memorandum of Understanding; •Approve the Resolution and Side Letter to the Management Employees Group Memorandum of Understanding; and •Approve the Resolution and Amendment to the Unrepresented Group Report. Page 681 of 862 PROFESSIONAL & ADMINSTRATIVE EMPLOYEES •Accrete the Executive Assistant–Chief of Police to the Professional andAdministrativeEmployeeGroupBargainingUnit. •Remove the Finance Manager from the Professional and AdministrativeEmployeeGroupBargainingUnitandassigntheclassificationtotheUnrepresentedGroup. •Amend Article 24,Temporary 27,Temporary Upgrade Pay,to add“Employees shall receive a 10%premium pay as compensation forperformingtheduties.” •Amend Article 9,Merit Pay Program,to allow prorating of the Merit Pay ifanemployeevoluntarilyleavestheCitybeforetheendoftheratingperiodorbecomesamemberoftheProfessionalandAdministrativeEmployeeGroupBargainingUnitafterthestartoftheratingperiod. Page 682 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 6 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CDD-048 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council DISCUSSION OF UPDATING THE CITY’S PARKING IN-LIEU FEE (Community Development Director Carrie Tai) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Discuss a possible increase to the City’s parking in-lieu fees to reflect the true cost of providing additional parking; and 2. Provide staff direction on parking in-lieu fees, annual escalation, and criteria for evaluating requests. Executive Summary: The City’s in-lieu parking fees were last updated in 2006 setting the current fee at $28,900 per stall. Staff obtained an appraisal in 2022 recommending a fee update and, in 2024, obtained a peer review of the appraisal. Staff recommends City Council discuss a possible update to the City’s parking in-lieu fee and provide direction to City staff regarding an annual escalation and evaluation criteria. Staff would return to City Council at a future meeting to present any desired program modifications. Background: In 1985, the City adopted Resolution 85-4875 (Attachment 5) creating a parking in-lieu program allowing payment of fees in-lieu of providing required parking downtown, which is in the Coastal Zone. The in-lieu fee was intended to enable the City to create additional public parking opportunities to supplement development projects that do not provide parking on-site. The fee was subsequently updated by Resolution 99-6001 (Attachment 6) in 1999 and Resolution 06-6487 (Attachment 7) in 2006. When initially adopted, the fee included an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment. Subsequent updates did not include any annual adjustments. The in-lieu fee has been $28,900 per parking stall since 2006. In evaluating the application for a hotel conversion at 66 11th Street in December 2021, the Coastal Commission indicated that the City’s parking in-lieu fee was no longer adequate to fund additional parking opportunities. An excerpt from that staff report reads, “Since 2000, the City has accepted in-lieu fees for a total of 23 parking spaces (i.e. 23 off-street parking space requirements were waived for various Hermosa Beach projects in the past 21 years). Nonetheless, in discussion between City and Commission staff Page 683 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 6 regarding the in-lieu fees, City staff acknowledged that the City does not currently have a clear program to use in-lieu fees to construct or acquire new parking, nor is it clear that the fees are adequate. However, the City has committed to work with Commission staff to reevaluate the adequacy of the fees and develop a program to determine how to use the fees to provide full replacement for parking not provided on-site. However, the construction of new public parking lots or additional on-street parking requires a considerable amount of time for planning and land acquisition—it may take several years, even decades, for the currently proposed in-lieu fees to provide actual, available parking spaces in the vicinity of the project site that will mitigate for the lack of parking provided to meet the demands of the proposed project.” In a letter dated December 2, 2021, the City informed the Coastal Commission of its commitment to reevaluating the parking in-lieu fee (Attachment 1). Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions Meeting Date Description September 24, 1985 City Council adopted Resolution 85-4875, creating a parking in-lieu fee of $6,000 with annual increases. June 8, 1999 City Council adopted Resolution 99-6001, increasing the parking in-lieu fee to $12,500. September 12, 2006 City Council adopted Resolution 06-6487, increasing the parking in-lieu fee to $28,900, the current amount. Discussion: Fee Study Update To assess an updated parking in-lieu fee, the City must study land cost, the cost of adding new parking facilities, and locations/configurations of potential opportunities to create parking facilities. In December 2022, the City secured the services of Integra, an appraisal company, to assess the City’s in-lieu parking program and recommend an appropriate fee amount. The Integra report (Attachment 3) estimated land cost to be $600 per square foot, each parking stall occupying 310 square feet of land area, and the cost of a parking stall based on the land and construction costs of a theoretical parking five-story parking structure. The Integra report indicated that a parking in-lieu fee up to $70,000 per stall was justified but recommended the City consider a 50 percent reduction to remain within the range of other cities’ fees and also encourage development. In May 2024, given the rapid change in interest rates, inflation, and real estate prices, the City secured the services of Kosmont Companies, Inc, to perform a peer review and validate the analysis prepared by Integra. Kosmont Companies found that the land cost used by Integra reflected actual conditions, but that any theoretical parking structure Page 684 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 6 constructed Hermosa Beach would be three stories instead of five, and that configuration challenges would likely result in a slightly more land needed for each parking stall. These adjustments, using the same land value at $600 per square foot, results in an approximate parking stall cost of $113,000. In-Lieu Parking Space Inventory When the City constructed the parking structure known as “Lot C,” 100 parking spaces were allocated for use as future in-lieu parking spaces. The City was charged with maintaining an inventory of the spaces. To date, 75 spaces are allocated for in-lieu parking use, and 25 remain. The inventory is included as Attachment 2. Parking Requirements The City’s parking requirements in the Coastal zone are generally flexible in allowing changes of use that may result in land use intensification, which would increase in the parking requirement. In 2021, the City updated the Zoning Ordinance to formalize a practice of not requiring additional parking from changes of use. This Zoning Ordinance change is not approved by the Coastal Commission; as such, the Coastal Commission may independently impose parking requirements (or allow in-lieu parking) as part of the Coastal Development Permit process, as has occurred in the past. For example, the office development at 906–910 Hermosa was allowed by the City’s local approval to pay parking in-lieu fees for seven spaces; however, the Coastal Development Permit required the payment of parking in-lieu fees for 16 spaces. This decreased the available inventory by nine additional spaces. Updates to Applicable Criteria for Parking In-Lieu Requests Since there are only 25 parking spaces remaining for parking space allocation, staff recommends review of criteria to determine which projects should be given priority consideration for parking in-lieu spaces. The spaces are currently requested on a first- come, first-served basis, through a Parking Plan presented to the Planning Commission. The current challenge is that projects requesting parking in-lieu space may not necessarily be projects that further the City’s vision. Thus, development of criteria to prioritize projects for parking in-lieu space consideration would increase the City’s ability to attract and incentivize preferred types of development in the downtown area. As previously mentioned, another consideration for parking in-lieu spaces is the Coastal Commission’s ability to approve a different number of parking in-lieu spaces from a project’s approval. The Coastal Zone Parking Management Study prepared in 2019 recommended a potential zoning code revision to “allow for in-lieu fees to contribute more towards on-site parking requirements to improve development and tenant flexibility to produce context- sensitive design. This would allow property owners to consider a greater reduction in on- site spaces. Revenue from fees should continue to be used to fund the shared parking Page 685 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 6 supply.” This alludes to the possibility of private-public partnerships where private development could include publicly available parking spaces. Comparison of Other Cities’ Fees The Integra report also included a survey of other cities for parking in-lieu fees. Staff also conducted a supplemental survey to include more recent updates. While this survey is informative for context purposes, it does not consider variations in land use, intensity, existing development and availability of parking, or development potential. Jurisdiction In-Lieu Fee (per space) Year Notes Manhattan Beach $20,363 1991 If over 20 spaces, requires City Council approval. Huntington Beach $32,126 2010 3% increase every year. $32,126 until Sept 30th. Beverly Hills $54,774–Rodeo Drive $43,819–Beverly Drive $32,959–Other areas 2022 FY 2023-24 (As of August 2023): In-Lieu Parking Application: $17,222 Seal Beach $3,500 1996 This fee was established in 1996. Venice Beach (LA) $18,000 2004 Fee was established in 2004. CA Coastal Commission appealed: 1) Fee is less than the cost of providing one parking space; 2) City has no plans to use the collected fees to mitigate parking impacts. West Hollywood $20,000 *2012–buy credits for deficient spaces $480/space/year 2012 Parking in-lieu fee program was replaced with a parking credits program in 2012. NEW: Application fee $650 + $484.79/space/year + CPI Santa Monica $20,000 + CPI Not recent Per AB 2097, no minimum parking requirements in downtown El Segundo Downtown–$19,486 Smoky Hollow–$31,179 2004\ 2018 2004–Downtown $35,000 justified; Council cut 1/2 to $17,500; adjusted 2018–Smoky Hollow Specific Plan– $27,000; Laguna Beach 25.52.006(e)–In-Lieu Parking Certificate Program–$23,000/space 2023 City performing update, with 2023 study indicating: City needs to encourage more participation in-lieu program; expand geographic area; in- lieu fee be based loosely on the cost of providing parking, minus anticipated net revenue from users. Page 686 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 6 Recommended Options The City’s parking in-lieu fees have not been updated since 2006, are not adjusted annually, and are not adequate to fund additional parking resources. Staff recommends City Council conduct a discussion and provide staff with direction on: 1. Increasing the parking in-lieu fee (options below) a. $113,000 per space, which accurately reflects the actual cost of funding construction of additional parking; or b. Increasing the parking in-lieu fee to another desired amount 2. Consider including an annual inflation adjustment to the parking in-lieu fee a. Staff would return with a specific index (Consumer Price Index, California Construction Cost Index, Engineering and News Record Index– Construction, etc.) for consideration. 3. Provide direction and feedback to staff to update the criteria for evaluating parking in-lieu fee requests, as part of the ongoing Zoning Ordinance Update effort. General Plan Consistency: Link to General Plan: https://www.hermosabeach.gov/home/showdocument?id=9872 PLAN Hermosa, the City’s General Plan, was adopted by the City Council in August 2017. The potential updating of parking in-lieu fees and criteria supports several 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. 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. Mobility Element Goal 4. A parking system that meets the parking needs and demand of residents, visitors, and employees in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Policies: 4.1 Shared parking. Facilitate park-once and shared parking policies among private developments that contribute to a shared parking supply and interconnect with adjacent parking facilities. 4.2 Encourage coastal access. Ensure parking facilities and costs of such facilities are not a barrier to beach access by the public. Page 687 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 6 of 6 Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action. If the City Council provides direction to increase the parking in-lieu fee, staff would return with an analysis of any fiscal impacts. Attachments: 1. Letter to Coastal Commission—December 2021 2. Inventory of In-Lieu Parking Spaces—August 2024 3. Integra Appraisal—December 2022 4. Kosmont Technical Memo—August 2024 5. Resolution 85-4875—Parking In-Lieu Fee Established 6. Resolution 99-6001—Parking In-Lieu Fee Increase 7. Resolution 06-6487—Parking In-Lieu Fee Increase Respectfully Submitted by: Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 688 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 December 2, 2021 Steve Hudson, South Coast District Deputy Director CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION South Coast District Office 301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300 Long Beach, CA 90802 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Parking In-Lieu Fee Program and 66 11th Street Dear Steve: The City is committed to continuing to implement and update the approved parking and access policies and programs, in the certified Coastal LUP as amended in 2003. One particular program allows an in-lieu fund transfer of private funds, with approval of a Parking Plan and Planning Commission approval and in- lieu fee to a designated improvement fund earmarked for creating parking, in an amount sufficient to offset the increase in required parking spaces associated with a development project. This program has proven to be useful in Hermosa Beach, has never been over-subscribed, and helped fund the construction of a parking structure circa 1998. Part of the program includes setting the parking in-lieu fee rate. It is currently set at $28,900 for each required parking space not provided on-site with a new development, based on a 2006 City Council resolution, which set the fee at that rate based on appraisals done at the time. The City understands that the rate needs re-evaluation, as well as other details of the program. We have discussed this issue recently with Coastal Commission staff in connection with the project at 66 11th Street and are committed to studying these issues in 2022. The City will embark on this re-evaluation either as a focused matter, or preferably in conjunction with our current efforts to adopt and certify a Local Coastal Program consistent with the Coastal Act. As the Commission is aware, we have been working with the Coastal Commission, assisted by the Commission’s grant program, to achieve LCP certification. This will include the re-evaluation of existing parking programs, like the Parking In-Lieu fee program, which the City has found to be a valuable tool to provide flexible districtwide “park-once” based parking solutions for visitor-serving and other essential commercial projects in the City’s downtown pedestrian-oriented district adjacent to the beach, Strand bike and pedestrian path, and City pier. The City is also committed to implement the strategies and evaluation in the recent Coastal Zone Parking and Management Strategy, which includes several recommendations toward improving more efficient use of the City’s public parking supply, increasing supply, and providing other ways to access the beach long into the future. We look forward to our continuing partnership with the Coastal Commission to address the unique parking and access needs in the City, whether in the downtown commercial district or other areas of the Coastal Zone. Sincerely, Suja Lowenthal City Manager Page 689 of 862 Updated August 29, 2024 Parking In-Lieu Fee Program (100 Spaces) Number of Parking Spaces Accepted Projects Approved and Paid Project / Location Parking Spaces In-Lieu Year Status Hennessey’s Tavern / 8 Pier Ave 2 1997 Funds transferred*/** 117 Pier Ave: The Mix / Currently Steak and Whisky 5 1997 Funds transferred*/** 13 Businesses, Lower Pier Ave: Pier Plaza Outdoor Dining 13 1997 Funds transferred*/** 1301 Hermosa Ave: City Retail Building at North Pier Parking Structure 20 1997 Funds transferred*/** 51 Pier Ave: Fat Face Fenner’s Fishshack / Currently Tower 12 5 1999 Funds collected** 205 Pier Ave: Commercial Condominiums (Mixed Office and Snack Shop) 1 2012 Fund collected 10/8/12 507 Pier Ave: The Solution 1 2015 Fund collected 6/25/15 513-519 Pier Ave: Dry cleaner & offices (CC Reso 16-7046) 1 2016 Funds collected 11/22/17 1429 Hermosa Ave: H2O Hotel 2*** 2015 Funds collected 7/9/20 70 10th St 2 2019 Funds collected 4/20/2022 66 11th Street 7 2021 Funds collected 3/3/2022 Total Approved and Paid 59 Total Approved and Pending Payment 16 Net Available (100-75) = 25 *Funds transferred from Downtown Enhancement set-aside incentive fund established by City Council to Parking Improvement Fund. **These funds were spent on the parking structure. *** Fees for two (2) spaces as required by Coastal Commission. Projects Approved and Pending Payment Project / Location Parking Spaces In-Lieu Year Status 906-910 Hermosa Ave: Hermosa Seaside Commercial Office Building 16**** 2007 Permits issued and entitlements extended (fees not collected at this time). Fees must be paid prior to final occupancy. Total Approved and Pending Payment 16 ****The Planning Commission approval was based on a 7 parking space deficiency based on a 3/1000 ratio, however, the Coastal Commission required 16 in-lieu parking spaces based on the currently applicable 4/1000 ratio. Page 690 of 862 Integra Realty Resources Los Angeles Appraisal of Real Property In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Downtown District Commercial Properties Hermosa Beach Downtown District Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90254 Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach Date of the Report: December 23, 2022 Report Format: Appraisal Report IRR - Los Angeles File Number: 121-2022-0220 Page 691 of 862 Aerial Photograph The city of Hermosa Beach is outlined in red in the aerial image shown above. Page 692 of 862 Integra Realty Resources 16030 Ventura Boulevard T 818.290.5400 Los Angeles Suite 620 www.irr.com Encino, CA 91436-4473 December 23, 2022 Viki Copeland Finance Director City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 SUBJECT: Market Rental Rate Appraisal In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Downtown District Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90254 IRR - Los Angeles File No. 121-2022-0220 Dear Ms. Copeland: Integra Realty Resources – Los Angeles is pleased to submit the accompanying appraisal for the purpose of determining the market rate for in-lieu parking fees in the city of Hermosa Beach. The client for the assignment is City of Hermosa Beach and the intended use is to assist in establishing a current In-Lieu Parking Fee for use in Section 17.44 of the zoning code, related to the alternative satisfaction of off-street parking requirements for new development. The City of Hermosa Beach has off-street parking requirements as part of the development standards for the commercial uses in the Downtown District. In some cases, an alternative to development is the payment of in-lieu parking fees, established by the City on a per space basis1. This appraisal report provides a conclusion of market-derived in-lieu fees for spaces, based on the following scope of work. 1 Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.44.040 Off-Street Parking, City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Page 693 of 862 Viki Copeland City of Hermosa Beach December 23, 2022 Page 2 To determine an In-Lieu parking fee for this analysis, we have undertaken the following steps: 1.Review the existing ordinance. 2.Conduct research on what comparable municipalities and cities in Southern California charge for In-Lieu parking fees. 3.Perform a cost approach analysis relative to the cost of building a parking structure. This includes an analysis of land and improvement costs to build a parking garage on a per space basis. This results in a concluded cost per parking space. In this analysis, we reconcile the analysis from the aforementioned steps 2 and 3 and conclude to an In-Lieu parking fee for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. The appraisal is intended to conform with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. To report the assignment results, we use the Appraisal Report option of Standards Rule 2-2(a) of USPAP. Based on the valuation analysis in the accompanying report, and subject to the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions expressed in the report, our opinion of market rental rates is as follows: Value Conclusion Value Type & Appraisal Premise Interest Appraised Date of Value Value Conclusion (Per Parking Space) In-Lieu Parking Fees Fee Per Parking Space to Satisfy Off-Street Parking Zoning Requirements November 15, 2022 $35,000 It is recommended that CPI increases are implemented to ensure that the rate continues to appropriately increase over time. Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.None 1.None The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. Page 694 of 862 Viki Copeland City of Hermosa Beach December 23, 2022 Page 3 If you have any questions or comments, please contact the undersigned. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service. Respectfully submitted, Integra Realty Resources - Los Angeles Beth Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG004030 Telephone: 818.290.5455 Email: bfinestone@irr.com Adam M. Bogorad, MAI California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG038741 Telephone: 818.290.5418 Email: abogorad@irr.com Page 695 of 862 Table of Contents In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Summary of Salient Facts and Conclusions 1 General Information 2 Subject Description 2 Current Ownership and Sales History 2 Purpose of the Appraisal and Effective Date of Value 2 Definition of Market Value 2 Definition of Property Rights Appraised 3 Definition of In-Lieu Parking 3 Client, Intended Use and User 3 Applicable Requirements 4 Report Format 4 Prior Services 4 Scope of Work 4 Economic Analysis 6 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 6 Surrounding Area Analysis 11 Retail Market Analysis 16 Vacancy and Rental Rate Trends 18 Property Analysis 20 Commercial Land Analysis 20 Land Description and Analysis 20 Improvements Description and Analysis 21 Real Estate Taxes 22 Highest and Best Use 23 Valuation 24 Valuation Methodology 24 Analysis of Existing Ordinance 25 Survey of In-Lieu Parking Fees for Local Municipalities 26 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 28 Factors of Comparison 33 Land Value Conclusion – Hermosa Beach 38 Cost Approach - Improvement Valuation 39 Cost Approach – Overall Valuation 41 Overall Value Conclusion 42 Certification 43 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 45 Addenda A.Appraiser Qualifications B.Comparable Data Page 696 of 862 Summary of Salient Facts and Conclusions 1 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Summary of Salient Facts and Conclusions Property Name Address Property Type Owner of Record Tax ID Zoning Designation Highest and Best Use - Land Values in this Analysis Effective Date of the Appraisal November 15, 2022 Date of the Report December 23, 2022 Property Interest Appraised City of Hermosa Beach N/A In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Downtown District Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California 90254 Retail - Other The values reported herein are subject to the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions set forth in the accompanying report of which this summary is a part. No party other than City of Hermosa Beach may use or rely on the information, opinions, and conclusions contained in the report. It is assumed that the users of the report have read the entire report, including all of the definitions, assumptions, and limiting conditions contained therein. C-2, Downtown Commercial and Specific Plan Area (Commercial Uses) Commercial Use Fee simple and In-Lieu Parking Fees Value Conclusion Value Type & Appraisal Premise Interest Appraised Date of Value Value Conclusion (Per Parking Space) In-Lieu Parking Fees Fee Per Parking Space to Satisfy Off-Street Parking Zoning Requirements November 15, 2022 $35,000 It is recommended that CPI increases are implemented to ensure that the rate continues to appropriately increase over time. Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.None 1.None The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. Page 697 of 862 Subject Description 2 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis General Information Subject Description The City of Hermosa Beach has off-street parking requirements as part of the development standards for the commercial uses in the Downtown District. In some cases, an alternative to development is the payment of in-lieu parking fees, established by the City on a per space basis2. This appraisal report provides a conclusion of market-derived in-lieu fees for spaces, based on the following scope of work. To determine an In-Lieu parking fee for this analysis, we have undertaken the following steps: 1.Review the existing ordinance. 2.Conduct research on what comparable cities in Southern California charge for In-Lieu parking fees. 3.Perform a cost approach analysis relative to the cost of building a parking structure. This includes an analysis of land and improvement costs to build a parking garage on a per space basis. This results in a concluded cost per parking space. In this analysis, we reconcile the analysis from the aforementioned steps 2 and 3 and conclude to an In-Lieu parking fee for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. Current Ownership and Sales History The subject of this analysis is commercial development sites in the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach, typically owned by private entities. In Lieu parking fees are paid to circumvent the need to otherwise provide off-street parking in the event of commercial development. Because this is an analysis of a hypothetical parcel, no ownership or sale history is pertinent. Purpose of the Appraisal and Effective Date of Value The purpose of the appraisal is to develop an opinion of the market rate for Parking In-Lieu fees in the City of Hermosa Beach, as defined in the Municipal Code, Section 17.44.040 Parking requirements for the downtown district. The effective date of the appraisal is November 15, 2022 and the date of the report is December 23, 2022. The appraisal is valid only as of the stated effective date. Definition of Market Value Market value is defined as: “The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller each acting prudently and knowledgeably, and 2 Title 17 Zoning, Chapter 17.44 Off-Street Parking, City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Page 698 of 862 Definition of Property Rights Appraised 3 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: Buyer and seller are typically motivated; Both parties are well informed or well advised, and acting in what they consider their own best interests; A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; Payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.” (Source: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 12, Chapter I, Part 34.42[g]; also Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines, Federal Register, 75 FR 77449, December 10, 2010, page 77472) Definition of Property Rights Appraised Fee simple estate is defined as, “Absolute ownership unencumbered by any other interest or estate, subject only to the limitations imposed by the governmental powers of taxation, eminent domain, police power, and escheat.” Source: Appraisal Institute, The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th ed. (Chicago: Appraisal Institute, 2015) Definition of In-Lieu Parking The following definition is from Section 17.44.040 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Parking requirements for the downtown district: “When the city council provides for contributions to an improvement fund for a vehicle parking district in lieu of parking spaces so required, said in-lieu fee contributions shall be considered to satisfy the requirements of this chapter pursuant to a parking plan approved by the planning commission.” Where developments are proposed, sufficient funds can be collected to help support construction of public off-street parking. The funds collected are to supplement the community’s own resources, and these funds should complement an existing program of municipally constructed off-street parking. Parking in-lieu fees are a voluntary option when parking requirements cannot or will not be met. The concept of parking in-lieu fees is based on the need for the City to provide additional parking and make up for the shortfalls created when property owners do not provide off-street parking per development standards. Client, Intended Use and User The intended use of the appraisal is to determine the market-derived parking in-lieu fee, as previously discussed. The client is the City of Hermosa Beach The intended user of the report is the City of Page 699 of 862 Applicable Requirements 4 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Hermosa Beach. No party or parties other than the City of Hermosa Beach may use or rely on the information, opinions, and conclusions contained in this report. Applicable Requirements This appraisal is intended to conform to the requirements of the following: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute. Report Format This report is prepared under the Appraisal Report option of Standards Rule 2-2(a) of USPAP. Prior Services USPAP requires appraisers to disclose to the client any other services they have provided in connection with the subject property in the prior three years, including valuation, consulting, property management, brokerage, or any other services. We have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding the agreement to perform this assignment. We have performed an analysis of encroachment rental rates for the same client, in a separate report. Scope of Work To determine the appropriate scope of work for the assignment, we considered the intended use of the appraisal, the needs of the user, the complexity of the property, and other pertinent factors. Our concluded scope of work is described below. Valuation Methodology The purpose of this appraisal is to determine the market value of in-lieu parking fees for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. The methodology used upon relies on elements of the sales comparison and cost approaches. To determine an In-Lieu parking fee for this analysis, we have undertaken the following steps: 1.Review the existing ordinance. 2.Conduct research on what comparable cities in Southern California charge for In-Lieu parking fees. 3.Perform a cost approach analysis relative to the cost of building a parking structure. This includes an analysis of land and improvement costs to build a parking garage on a per space basis. This results in a concluded cost per parking space. Page 700 of 862 Scope of Work 5 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis In this analysis, we reconcile the analysis from the aforementioned steps 2 and 3 and conclude to an In-Lieu parking fee for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. The following table indicates the approaches to value used in this analysis. Approaches to Value Approach Applicability to Subject Use in Assignment Cost Approach Applicable Utilized Sales Comparison Approach Applicable Utilized Income Capitalization Approach Not Applicable Not Utilized While the cost approach and sales comparison approaches are not fully developed in the way they might be for an appraisal of a specific property, elements of these approaches are used in our analysis and they serve as a basis for our value conclusion. A greater explanation of the methodology is contained in the valuation section of this report. Research and Analysis The type and extent of our research and analysis is detailed in individual sections of the report. This includes the steps we took to verify comparable sales, which are disclosed in the comparable sale profile sheets in the addenda to the report. Although we make an effort to confirm the arms-length nature of each sale with a party to the transaction, it is sometimes necessary to rely on secondary verification from sources deemed reliable. Inspection Adam M. Bogorad, MAI, inspected the Downtown District of the Hermosa Beach on November 11, 2022. Beth Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE, previously performed inspections of the area on June 11, 2017. Significant Appraisal Assistance It is acknowledged that Brian DeGuzman made a significant professional contribution to this appraisal, consisting of conducting research on the subject market segments and transactions involving comparable properties, under the supervision of the persons signing the report. Page 701 of 862 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 6 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Economic Analysis Los Angeles County Area Analysis Los Angeles County is 4,058 square miles in size and has a population density of 2,469 persons per square mile. Population Los Angeles County has an estimated 2022 population of 10,018,350, which represents an average annual 0.2% increase over the 2010 census of 9,818,605. Los Angeles County added an average of 16,645 residents per year over the 2010-2022 period, but its annual growth rate lagged the State of California rate of 0.5%. Looking forward, Los Angeles County's population is projected to increase at a 0.2% annual rate from 2022-2027, equivalent to the addition of an average of 15,544 residents per year. Los Angeles County's growth rate is expected to lag that of California, which is projected to be 0.4%. Population Compound Ann. % Chng 2010 Census 2022 Estimate 2027 Projection 2010 - 2022 2022 - 2027 USA 308,745,538 334,279,739 344,999,336 0.7%0.6% California 37,253,956 39,725,146 40,499,252 0.5%0.4% Los Angeles County 9,818,605 10,018,350 10,096,071 0.2%0.2% Los Angeles-Long Beach et al 12,828,837 13,207,559 13,343,788 0.2%0.2% Source: Claritas Population Trends Employment Total employment in Los Angeles County was estimated at 4,218,812 jobs as of June 2021. Between year-end 2011 and 2021, employment rose by 263,293 jobs, equivalent to a 6.7% increase over the entire period. There were gains in employment in nine out of the past ten years. Consistent with national trends, there were significant losses in 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a return to positive growth in 2021. Although Los Angeles County's employment rose over the last decade, it underperformed California, which experienced an increase in employment of 15.3% or 2,256,471 jobs over this period. A comparison of unemployment rates is another way of gauging an area’s economic health. Over the past decade, the Los Angeles County unemployment rate has been generally higher than that of California, with an average unemployment rate of 8.2% in comparison to a 7.4% rate for California. A higher unemployment rate is a negative indicator. Recent data shows that the Los Angeles County unemployment rate is 4.9% in comparison to a 4.1% rate for California, a negative sign that is consistent with the fact that Los Angeles County has underperformed California in the rate of job growth over the past two years. Page 702 of 862 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 7 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Employment Trends Total Employment (Year End)Unemployment Rate (Ann. Avg.) Year Los Angeles County % Change California % Change Los Angeles County California 2011 3,955,519 14,735,619 12.2%11.9% 2012 4,085,523 3.3%15,223,789 3.3% 11.0%10.5% 2013 4,177,944 2.3%15,657,015 2.8% 9.8%9.0% 2014 4,244,204 1.6%16,089,814 2.8% 8.2%7.6% 2015 4,355,391 2.6%16,606,038 3.2% 6.7%6.3% 2016 4,416,052 1.4%16,930,563 2.0% 5.3%5.5% 2017 4,468,712 1.2%17,263,084 2.0% 4.8%4.8% 2018 4,526,194 1.3%17,573,378 1.8% 4.7%4.3% 2019 4,594,584 1.5%17,857,719 1.6% 4.6%4.2% 2020 4,115,123 -10.4%16,401,290 -8.2% 12.9%10.2% 2021*4,218,812 2.5%16,992,090 3.6% 9.6%7.3% Overall Change 2011-2021 263,293 6.7%2,256,471 15.3% Avg Unemp. Rate 2011-2021 8.2%7.4% Unemployment Rate - August 2022 4.9%4.1% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Moody's Analytics. Employment figures are from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Unemployment rates are from the Current Population Survey (CPS). The figures are not seasonally adjusted. *Total employment data is as of June 2021; unemployment rate data reflects the average of 12 months of 2021. Major employers in Los Angeles County are shown in the following table. Name Number of Employees 1 County of Los Angeles 95,200 2 Los Angeles Unified School District 75,700 3 City of Los Angeles (including DWP)72,600 4 University of California, Los Angeles 51,000 5 Kaiser Permanente 41,300 6 Federal Government (Except Postal Service)30,600 7 State of California (non-education)28,000 8 University of Southern California 22,200 9 Northrup Grumman Corp.18,000 10 Federal Government (Postal Service)16,800 Major Employers - Los Angeles County Source: Southern California Association of Governments, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, June 2021 Gross Domestic Product Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of economic activity based on the total value of goods and services produced in a defined geographic area, and annual changes in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are a gauge of economic growth. Page 703 of 862 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 8 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Economic growth, as measured by annual changes in GDP, has been considerably lower in Los Angeles County than California overall during the past ten years. Los Angeles County has grown at a 1.6% average annual rate while California has grown at a 2.9% rate. Los Angeles County appears to be harder hit in the recent downturn, as the area's GDP declined by 6.3% in 2020 while California's GDP declined by 2.8%. GDP figures for 2021 are not yet available at the local level, but GDP on a national level increased 5.7% in 2021, in contrast to the pandemic-related decrease of 3.4% in 2020. Los Angeles County has a per capita GDP of $66,311, which is 2% less than California's GDP of $67,435. This means that Los Angeles County industries and employers are adding relatively less value to the economy than their counterparts in California. Gross Domestic Product Year ($,000s) Los Angeles County % Change ($,000s) California % Change 2011 571,324,012 2,063,827,500 2012 576,713,190 0.9%2,113,096,400 2.4% 2013 587,370,781 1.8%2,179,229,000 3.1% 2014 604,034,122 2.8%2,256,054,700 3.5% 2015 628,765,253 4.1%2,357,452,900 4.5% 2016 639,934,876 1.8%2,427,894,600 3.0% 2017 662,418,536 3.5%2,541,769,300 4.7% 2018 681,549,961 2.9%2,643,576,300 4.0% 2019 703,781,312 3.3%2,739,343,400 3.6% 2020 659,328,437 -6.3%2,663,665,900 -2.8% Compound % Chg (2011-2020)1.6%2.9% GDP Per Capita 2020 $66,311 $67,435 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and Moody's Analytics; data released December 2021. The release of state and local GDP data has a longer lag time than national data. The data represents inflation-adjusted ""real"" GDP stated in 2012 dollars. Income, Education and Age Los Angeles County has a lower level of household income than California. Median household income for Los Angeles County is $81,133, which is 8.8% less than the corresponding figure for California. Median Los Angeles County $81,133 California $88,967 Comparison of Los Angeles County to California - 8.8% Source: Claritas Median Household Income - 2022 Page 704 of 862 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 9 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Residents of Los Angeles County have a slightly lower level of educational attainment than those of California. An estimated 33% of Los Angeles County residents are college graduates with four-year degrees, versus 35% of California residents. People in Los Angeles County are similar in age to their California counterparts. The median age of both Los Angeles County and California is 38 years. Education & Age - 2022 Source: Claritas 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Los Angeles County California 33%35% Percent CollegeGraduate 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Los Angeles County California 38 38 Median Age Conclusion The Los Angeles County economy will be affected by a stable to slightly growing population base and lower income and education levels. Los Angeles County experienced growth in the number of jobs over the past decade, and it is reasonable to assume that employment growth will occur in the future. It is anticipated that the Los Angeles County economy will improve and employment will grow, strengthening the demand for real estate in coming years. We do note, however, that concerns about inflation and rising interest rates have tempered growth expectations for the early part of 2023, and there are concerns about the national economy entering a recession in the next 12 months. Page 705 of 862 Los Angeles County Area Analysis 10 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Area Map Page 706 of 862 Surrounding Area Analysis 11 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Surrounding Area Analysis Location The subject area is located in the City of Hermosa Beach, which is located in the southwest of Los Angeles County. Specifically, the subject is located within the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach, generally proximate to the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue. The surrounding area is primarily urban in nature with supporting commercial uses on the major thoroughfares and residential on the secondary streets. For purposes of this report, the immediate market area boundaries are best described as follows: North 27th Street / Gould Avenue South Herondo Street East Pacific Coast Highway West Pacific Ocean Downtown District The following description of the Downtown District is directly from the General Plan of the City of Hermosa Beach. “The Downtown District is a primary social and commercial activity center in Hermosa Beach, serving as a centralized location for social gatherings and the recreational activities of residents and visitors. Pier Plaza serves as a popular venue for outdoor events and dining, connecting Downtown to the beach, pier, and The Strand. The “pedestrian scramble” at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue is a unique pedestrian amenity that reinforces the pedestrian-oriented nature of Downtown.” The district aims to preserve the pedestrian realm along Pier Avenue, enhance the building form and orientation, and transform the realm on Hermosa Avenue. Downtown will continue to offer a variety of uses that improve the livelihoods of local residents. “The types of uses provide services and activities associated with the local beach culture to residents as well as visitors to the city. The mix of community and recreational uses serve a functional role in meeting the daily needs and activities of residents and visitors, and accommodate coastal-related recreation and commercial uses which serve the year-round needs of residents and visitors and are attractive and compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.” Page 707 of 862 Surrounding Area Analysis 12 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis The following map identifies the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach, within which the subject of this analysis is located. Pier Avenue is the major east-west arterial in this area and Hermosa Avenue (one block from the beach) is the major north-south arterial. The Pier Avenue right of way becomes Pier Plaza to the west of Hermosa Avenue. There is no vehicular access to that area, and it serves as the central retail location in the district. Access and Linkages Primary highway access to the area is via Pacific Coast Highway, a major arterial that runs in a north/south direction. A majority of the subject area is accessible from Pier Avenue, a major arterial that runs in an east/west direction. The remaining subject locations are accessible from Hermosa Avenue, a major arterial that runs in a north/south direction. Page 708 of 862 Surrounding Area Analysis 13 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Public transportation is provided by Beach Cities Transit and Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The nearest bus stop is located on the northwest corner of the Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue intersection. The local market perceives public transportation as good compared to other areas in the region. The primary mode of transportation in this area is automobile. Los Angeles International Airport is located approximately five miles north of the typical subject location. Long Beach Airport is approximately 15 miles southeast of the subject. Demand Generators Demand is generated primarily from approximately 1 ½ miles of public beach property with direct access to retail. This includes the Strand, which is a communal boardwalk with various retail properties that starts from Torrance Beach, runs through Hermosa Beach, and extends through Santa Monica beach. In addition, there is also the Hermosa Pier, which offers a series of commercial retail properties. Demographics A demographic profile of the surrounding area of the Downtown District in Hermosa Beach, including population, households, and income data, is presented in the following table. Surrounding Area Demographics 2022 Estimates 1-Mile Radius 3-Mile Radius 5-Mile Radius Los Angeles County California Population 2010 23,194 153,081 371,508 9,818,605 37,253,956 Population 2022 23,209 153,091 374,189 10,018,350 39,725,146 Population 2027 23,261 153,418 375,570 10,096,071 40,499,252 Compound % Change 2010-2022 0.0%0.0%0.1%0.2%0.5% Compound % Change 2022-2027 0.0%0.0%0.1%0.2%0.4% Households 2010 11,029 63,272 143,179 3,241,204 12,577,498 Households 2022 10,937 63,067 143,513 3,309,578 13,379,828 Households 2027 10,936 63,171 143,908 3,336,723 13,634,200 Compound % Change 2010-2022 -0.1%0.0%0.0%0.2%0.5% Compound % Change 2022-2027 0.0%0.0%0.1%0.2%0.4% Median Household Income 2022 $151,983 $134,462 $109,769 $81,133 $88,967 Average Household Size 2.1 2.4 2.6 3.0 2.9 College Graduate %74%63%51%33%35% Median Age 42 43 41 38 38 Owner Occupied %49%54%50%47%56% Renter Occupied %51%46%50%53%44% Median Owner Occupied Housing Value $1,887,999 $1,296,744 $1,026,803 $748,344 $658,725 Median Year Structure Built 1971 1969 1964 1964 1976 Average Travel Time to Work in Minutes 38 35 34 36 33 Source: Claritas As shown above, the current population within a 3-mile radius of the subject is 153,091, and the average household size is 2.4. Population in the area has been flat since the 2010 census, and this trend is projected to continue over the next five years. This differs slightly from the population of Los Angeles County, which is projected to have modest growth over the same period. Page 709 of 862 Surrounding Area Analysis 14 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Median household income is $134,462, which is higher than the household income for Los Angeles County. Residents within a 3-mile radius have a considerably higher level of educational attainment than those of Los Angeles County, and median owner-occupied home values are considerably higher. Land Use The area is suburban in character and approximately 95% developed. Land uses immediately surrounding the subject are comprised primarily of commercial retail uses along the arterial roads and single-family residential uses along the local roads. Typical ages of building improvements range from 10 to 65 years. Nearby Retail Uses The following nearby retail properties have significant drawing power that affects the subject and other retail properties in the area: 1.Hermosa Beach – Approximately 1 ½ miles of public beach property with direct access to retail properties. 2.The Strand – A communal boardwalk with various retail properties that starts at Torrance Beach, running through Hermosa Beach, and extends through Santa Monica beach. 3.Hermosa Beach Pier – A series of commercial, retail properties, which extends onto Pier Plaza, the heart of the Downtown District. Outlook and Conclusions The area is in the stability stage of its life cycle. Recent development activity is contained to scattered infill locations and has been centered on primarily residential properties. We anticipate that property values will continue to increase in the near future, as demand outpaces supply for a limited amount of beachfront properties. However, if a national recession occurs, it is likely that values will stabilize and possibly decline. Page 710 of 862 Surrounding Area Analysis 15 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Surrounding Area Map Page 711 of 862 Retail Market Analysis 16 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Retail Market Analysis The subject area in this analysis is the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. Properties are typically developed with commercial uses in this area, with retail being the predominant land use. As such, we have included a retail market analysis in this report. In the following paragraphs, we examine supply and demand indicators for retail space in the subject areas, based on data from CoStar, a widely recognized source of market data. Beach Cities Overview The subject is located in Hermosa Beach, which is part of the Beach Cities submarket in Los Angeles County, according to The CoStar Retail Submarket Report. The submarket includes the Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Rancho Palos Verdes. The following tables indicate the overall statistics for the Beach Cities submarket dating back to 2010 and including projections through 2026. Even through the pandemic that began in 2020, rental growth has increased every year for the past decade. In 2020, the constrictions on retail use led to a generally flat rent for a year, but there has been growth in rental rates for the two years since the end of 2020 and this trend is projected to continue forward. We do note that vacancy increased in 2020 and is not projected to reach pre-pandemic levels again for the foreseeable future. However, the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach, particularly the areas on Hermosa Avenue and to the west, are among the highest demand areas in this submarket. This is the area being analyzed in this report. Page 712 of 862 Retail Market Analysis 17 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis The Beach Cities submarket has a similar vacancy rate than that of the overall Los Angeles market and has exhibited a slightly steeper decline in vacancy between 2018 and 2020. In terms of quoted rents, the submarket has increased at a rate of 2.2% over the past year and 2.4% throughout 2021. The submarket has seen consistent rental increases between 2013 and 2017 and declined to under 3% by 2018. Page 713 of 862 Retail Market Analysis 18 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Vacancy and Rental Rate Trends The following tables illustrate vacancy and rental rate trends in the submarket area, which also indicates that the Beach Cities submarket maintains a similar vacancy rate with the overall Los Angeles market. It is notable that the vacancy in the Beach Cities submarket is generally stabilized and (with the exception of mall vacancy) has fluctuated between 3.8% and 5.4% through recent years. The current rate is lower than that of pre-pandemic levels, even with the slight increase in rent. It is also noted that the mall product has underperformed compared to the various other products offered in the submarket. Within the Beach Cities submarket, there are currently no notable retail projects under construction. Forecasts indicate that market fundamentals are expected to continue to improve incrementally. Vacancies are trending downward with increasing leasing activity. Rental growth is projected for the next five years while demand exceeds deliveries. Sales are also forecast to achieve moderate gains due to modest NOI growth and generally flat cap rates. In the immediate future, however, market participants forecast that interest rate hikes will put upward pressure on capitalization rates and value increases may slow or even reverse. There may also be slowdown in transactional activity compared to the past year. Retail Market Outlook and Conclusions The overall Hermosa Beach market has shown signs of slow, but consistent growth since the economic recession of 2008. In the near term, rents are expected to continue to slowly increase and vacancy will continue to remain stable until new construction increases. The lack of new product in the market Page 714 of 862 Retail Market Analysis 19 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis has been asserting upward pressure on rental rates and the demand for new development. These trends are expected to continue in the foreseeable future. Forecasts indicate that market fundamentals are expected to continue to improve incrementally. Rental growth is projected for the next five years while demand exceeds deliveries. Sales are also forecast to achieve moderate gains due to modest NOI growth and generally flat capitalization rates. In the immediate future, however, market participants forecast that interest rate hikes will put upward pressure on capitalization rates and value increases may slow or even reverse. There may also be slowdown in transactional activity compared to the past year. Page 715 of 862 Commercial Land Analysis 20 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Property Analysis Commercial Land Analysis In this report, one element of the analysis is a cost approach related to the potential development of a parking garage in the subject area. The land in this area is mostly commercially zoned and located near the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. The following table shows other characteristics of the hypothetical land being valued later in this analysis. Land Description and Analysis Land Area 0.69 acres; 30,000 SF Topography Generally level and at street grade Drainage No problems reported or observed Environmental Hazards None reported or observed Ground Stability No problems reported or observed Flood Area Panel Number 06037C1907F Date April 21, 2021 Zone X Description Outside of 500-year floodplain Insurance Required?No Zoning; Other Regulations Zoning Jurisdiction City of Hermosa Beach Zoning Designation C-2 Description Downtown Commercial and Legally Conforming?Appears to be legally conforming Zoning Change Likely?No Permitted Uses Broad commercial utility including office, retail, service, hospitality and supporting uses. Utilities Service Provider Adequacy Water California Water Service Sewer City of Hermosa Beach Electricity Southern California Edison Natural Gas Southern California Gas Company Local Phone Various Providers Source: City of Hermosa Municipal Code and Government Website Land Description - Typical Parcel Page 716 of 862 Improvements Description and Analysis 21 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Conclusion of Land Analysis As previously indicated, this analysis is an appraisal of in-lieu parking and includes a cost approach with a land valuation to ascertain the per space of a replacement parking lot. For the purpose of this analysis, we consider 30,000 square feet to be the typical land size of a property that would be developed with a parking garage in the Downtown District. Improvements Description and Analysis We are valuing both the land and the cost to develop a five-story parking garage in the City of Hermosa Beach. The valuation is based on a hypothetical piece of land that is vacant. The improvements are discussed in the valuation section of this report. Page 717 of 862 Real Estate Taxes 22 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Real Estate Taxes Real estate tax assessments are administered by the Assessor of Los Angeles County and are estimated by jurisdiction on a county basis for the subject. The property is subject to the property tax rules of the State of California, which control the activities and policies of local assessment jurisdictions. These laws were significantly modified on June 7, 1978, when the State’s voters passed Proposition 13, amending Article XIII of the State Constitution. Proposition 13 abolished the practice of periodic reassessment of properties based on market value appraisals. Instead, real property is subject to reassessment (i.e., revaluation at full or partial current market value) only when changes in ownership or new construction take place. Otherwise, increases in assessed value are limited to a general rate of 2%, plus the rates needed to service any bonded indebtedness. Special assessments can also be added, and are often related to the installation of infrastructure. Generally speaking, property taxes in Los Angeles County tend to range from 1.1% to 1.4% of a property’s assessed value. Due to California’s tax laws, most properties within Los Angeles County have very similar effective tax rates. The subject area is located within the City of Hermosa Beach. As no specific parcel is being valued, there is no specific tax rate to analyze. We do note that the tax rate for the area is 1.061412% of the assessed value. Page 718 of 862 Highest and Best Use 23 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Highest and Best Use The purpose of this appraisal is to determine in-lieu parking fees for Downtown District of the City of Hermosa Beach. The ordinance allowing in-lieu fees relates to commercial properties including office and retail uses. As such, we have assumed a commercial highest and best use for the hypothetical parcel being valued. Page 719 of 862 Valuation Methodology 24 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Valuation Valuation Methodology The purpose of this appraisal is to determine the market value of in-lieu parking fees for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. The methodology used upon relies on elements of the sales comparison and cost approaches. To determine an In-Lieu parking fee for this analysis, we have undertaken the following steps: 1.Analysis of the existing Hermosa Beach ordinance. In this section, we consider the language of the municipal code as it relates to In-Lieu parking fees. We also consider the current fee as of the date of value. 2.Survey of In-Lieu Parking Fees for local municipalities. Conduct research on what comparable cities in Southern California charge for In-Lieu parking fees and consider this information in our determination of a market rate for Hermosa Beach. 3.Cost approach analysis for alternative parking structure. In this section, we perform a cost approach analysis relative to the cost of building an alternative parking structure that the City of Hermosa Beach would hypothetically (or actually) use to provide the adequate parking in the event that the off-street parking requirements of existing development standards are not met. This includes an analysis of land and improvement costs to build a parking garage on a per space basis. This results in a concluded cost per parking space. In this analysis, we reconcile the analysis from the aforementioned steps 2 and 3 and conclude to an In-Lieu parking fee for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. Page 720 of 862 Analysis of Existing Ordinance 25 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Analysis of Existing Ordinance As an alternative to meeting the off-street parking requirements of development standards, the City of Hermosa Beach offers voluntary parking in-lieu fees in the Downtown District. This area is the economic commercial center of the city, near the beach, and is an attraction for both consumers and businesses. Typical lot sizes are small in this area, and many existing developments do not feature off- street parking. There are multiple lots and options for public parking along Hermosa Avenue and on some of the other local streets in the area. The following parking requirements apply within the boundary of the Downtown District, as defined in Section 17.44.040 of the Hermosa Beach municipal code: 1.The amount of parking shall be calculated for each particular use as set forth in Section 17.44.030 with the exception of the following: a.Retail, general retail commercial uses: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet). b.Offices, general: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet). c.Office, medical: one (1) space for each 333.33 square feet of gross floor area (or three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet). 2.Parking In-Lieu Fees. When the city council provides for contributions to an improvement fund for a vehicle parking district in lieu of parking spaces so required, said in-lieu fee contributions shall be considered to satisfy the requirements of this chapter pursuant to a parking plan approved by the planning commission. Parking in-lieu fees are a voluntary option when parking requirements cannot or will not be met. The concept of parking in-lieu fees is based on the need for the City to provide additional parking and make up for the shortfalls created when property owners do not provide off-street parking per development standards. It is noted that because of the generally small parcel sizes and the configuration of many commercial areas in Hermosa Beach, many property owners rely heavily on public parking and do not provide adequate minimum off street parking spaces. In Hermosa Beach, the current parking in-lieu fee is $28,900 per space. The current rate has not been updated in many years and this is a common occurrence among various municipalities. This section of the municipal code was updated on October 14, 2022, but the fees have not been re-established in over a decade and they were established in July of 2006. Prior to the most recent update, the fee was set at $12,500 per space in June of 1999. With so many years having passed since the current fee was established, and property values having increased since that time, it is reasonable to expect that the current market fee is higher than the existing fee in place as of the date of value. Page 721 of 862 Survey of In-Lieu Parking Fees for Local Municipalities 26 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Survey of In-Lieu Parking Fees for Local Municipalities In-lieu parking fees are utilized as an alternative means of replacing the physical off-street parking that property owners are required to provide in a proposed development project. When providing the required off-street parking spaces is not feasible, a parking in-lieu fee can instead be paid to the municipality. These funds are used by the governing agency to then provide additional parking to compensate for the shortfall within a zoning district. This type of fee exists in other nearby cities and municipalities. We interviewed various municipalities for the following survey of rates. Huntington Beach has a current fee of $32,158 per space for properties that do not meet parking requirements. The fee is updated each year as of October 1 and is calculated based off the Caltrans Price Index for Selected Highway Construction Items according to a 3-year rolling average. The maximum upward adjustment is 3% each year. Huntington Beach initially set their in-lieu parking fee at $27,350 in 2010. If the 3% ceiling on growth were removed, the rate would be even higher based on CPI increases since 2010. Beverly Hills scales their in-lieu parking fee based on location and recently updated the fee in 2022. The total fee is $54,774 for properties on Rodeo Drive, $43,819 for properties on Beverly Drive, and $32,959 for all other properties in their jurisdiction. Based on the land values on Rodeo Drive, and Beverly Drive, it is expected that these areas set the upper limit of market rate for the subject area. Seal Beach has a current fee of $3,500 per deficient space. This is far lower than many of the other surrounding communities. The Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles is a beach-oriented community and has a fee of $18,000 per space built into its specific plan. However, the local planner stated that the rate has not been changed since 2000 and the Coastal Commission has stated that the rate is too low for the area. If the rate was increased by CPI inflation from its inception to the current date of value, the resulting rate would be $31,778. The City of West Hollywood formerly had a fee of $20,000 per space. However, in 2012, the City changed their system into parking district overlays that allowed businesses to buy credits for deficient spaces, with a fee of $480 per space, per year for as long as they are in operation. This change was made to lower parking costs for new businesses. Santa Monica has a fee of $20,000 and is adjusted each year based on CPI increases. This fee was not recently established. El Segundo has two fees in different specific plan areas of the city. o Downtown Specific Plan: In 2004, El Segundo established that the businesses in the Downtown Specific Plan area should pay an in-lieu parking fee of $35,000, but the City Council decided to reduce the fee to $17,500 (or half) to incentivize businesses to Page 722 of 862 Survey of In-Lieu Parking Fees for Local Municipalities 27 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis expand in the area. In 2020, they implemented annual CPI increases, bringing the current rate fee of $18,135 per space. A local planner for the City indicated that a market-based fee would likely be much higher as it has been a very long time since this rate has been reset. If the rate was increased by CPI inflation from when it was established in 2004, the rate would currently be $28,159. o Smoky Hollow Specific Plan: In 2018, El Segundo established a rate of $27,000. However, in 2020, they implemented annual CPI increases, bringing the current rate to $29,017. If the rate was increased by CPI inflation from when it was established in 2018, the rate would currently be $32,462. Laguna Beach has an in-lieu parking fee of $23,000. Redondo Beach has no in-lieu parking fee. The fees from the municipalities surveyed in this section range from $3,500 to $54,774 per space. However, the highest fees in the range are located in Beverly Hills, which has the most valuable real estate in the county (and among the highest in the entire United States). A majority of the municipalities, especially beach communities, have fees that range from between $20,000 to $32,000. It is also important to note that most areas have not updated their fees in several years in an effort to keep fees low and attract new businesses. Even after CPI adjusting some of the lower fees, a vast majority of the areas remain within the range of $30,000 to $40,000 per parking space. It is reasonable to anticipate an appropriate range would fall toward the upper end of the range of surveyed municipalities. Page 723 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 28 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Cost Approach – Land Valuation The purpose of the cost approach is to conclude the cost of a public parking structure to be built by the City of Hermosa Beach as an alternative to the creation of off-street parking spaces by private sector property owners. The in-lieu fees paid by the property owners would fund this structure and therefore would help to satisfy their share of the need for parking in the area. We start our cost approach analysis by determining an applicable underlying land value for a hypothetical Hermosa Beach property that can be used to create a parking structure. There is no specific property identified. Rather, we consider that a site would need to have a minimum of 30,000 square feet and be located in the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. After the land is valued, we then conclude our study with a cost analysis to develop the structural component of the parking garage. The land is considered to be located in the Downtown District, but it is not on Pier Plaza or on a lot with direct water frontage, west of Hermosa Avenue. To develop an opinion of the subject area land value, as if vacant and available to be developed to its highest and best use, we utilize the sales comparison approach. This approach develops an indication of value by researching, verifying, and analyzing sales of similar properties. Our sales research focused on transactions within the following parameters: Location: High demand and limited supply in the area result in a lack of vacant land parcels. Most land sales involve redevelopment plans for previously improved sites. Furthermore, the pandemic led to a decrease in commercial land sales due to concerns about restrictions on retail use during 2020 and 2021. Due to the lack of recent transactional activity in the immediate vicinity of the subject, our search parameters were expanded to include commercial properties along the Pacific coast including areas as far as Santa Monica to the north and Torrance to the south. Size: For purposes of our analysis, we have based a hypothetical property on a typical site that would be developed with a parking garage. In this analysis, we use 30,000 square feet as the point of comparison. Use: Commercial zoning in the Downtown District. Transaction Date: We initially searched for transactions that occurred within the last year, however, there were limited transactions. As previously mentioned, there is very little undeveloped land in the high-demand areas located near the coast. Demand has outpaced supply for many decades and development opportunities are rare. As a result, we searched for sales that occurred from October 2017 to present. We did this to ensure that we could maintain a data set with a focus on geographical relevance. For this analysis, we use price per square foot as the appropriate unit of comparison because market participants typically compare sale prices and property values on this basis. The most relevant sales are summarized in the following table. The land valuation is based on property likely be east of Hermosa Avenue and is not considered to be beachfront. Page 724 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 29 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Summary of Comparable Land Sales - Hermosa Beach No.Name/Address Sale Date; Status Effective Sale Price SF; Acres Zoning $/SF Land 1 901 Hermosa Ave Sep-22 $5,000,000 8,189 C-2, Downtown $610.58 Hermosa Beach Closed 0.19 Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4187-003-028 Grantor: Gregg Dahle, Trustee of the Gregg Dahle and Kay J. Dahle 2013 Family Trust for their Benefit Grantee: 901 Hermosa Avenue Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company 2 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Feb-22 $12,500,000 15,000 $833.33 Santa Monica Closed 0.34 Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4291-021-027 Grantor: Aldonard Properties, a California general partnership Grantee: 700 Santa Monica Los Angeles, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company 3 1124 Broadway Sep-21 $1,500,000 2,138 MUBL, Mixed-Use $701.75 Santa Monica Closed 0.05 Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4282-031-001 Grantor: Jesus Lopez, Trustee of the Jesus Lopez Trust dated May 17, 2021 Grantee: ARSH Developments, LLC, a California limited liability company 4 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Jul-20 $4,850,000 23,958 C-3, General $202.44 Hermosa Beach Closed 0.55 Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4169-036-020 Grantor: Segal Family, LLC, a California limited liability company Grantee: Sepulveda Blvd. Properties, LLC, a California ** 5 Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Jan-19 $4,000,000 7,760 C2, Commercial $515.46 Venice Closed 0.18 Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4243-018-031 Grantor: MMOF Venice Parking, LLC, a California limited liability company Grantee: Lincoln, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company 6 1106 The Strand Jun-17 $9,154,000 11,564 C-2, Downtown $791.59 Hermosa Beach Closed 0.27 Commercial Los Angeles County CA Tax ID: 4187-005-025 Grantor: Stacy Siroon Haviland, who acquired title as Stacy Haviland Day Grantee: 1106 The Strand, LLC, a Delaware, limited liability company Subject 5,465 C-2 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis 0.13 Hermosa Beach, CA NV, Neighborhood Village Page 725 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 30 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Comparable Land Sales Map Page 726 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 31 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Land Sale 1 901 Hermosa Ave Land Sale 1 901 Hermosa Ave Land Sale 2 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Land Sale 2 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Land Sale 3 1124 Broadway Land Sale 3 1124 Broadway Page 727 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 32 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Land Sale 4 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Land Sale 4 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Land Sale 5 Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Land Sale 5 Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Land Sale 6 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Land Sale 6 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Page 728 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 33 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Factors of Comparison The sales are compared to the subject and adjusted to account for material differences that affect value. Adjustments are considered for the following factors, in the sequence shown below. Factors of Comparison Effective Sale Price Accounts for atypical economics of a transaction, such as demolition cost, expenditures by the buyer at time of purchase, or other similar factors. Usually applied directly to sale price on a lump sum basis. Real Property Rights Fee simple, leased fee, leasehold, partial interest, etc. Financing Terms Seller financing, or assumption of existing financing, at non-market terms. Conditions of Sale Extraordinary motivation of buyer or seller, assemblage, forced sale, related parties transaction. Market Conditions Changes in the economic environment over time that affect the appreciation and depreciation of real estate. Location Market or submarket area influences on sale price; surrounding land use influences. Access/Exposure Convenience to transportation facilities; ease of site access; visibility from main thoroughfares; traffic counts. Size The relationship that often exists between parcel size and unit value. Shape and Topography Primary physical factors that affect the utility of a site for its highest and best use. Zoning Government regulations that affect the types and intensities of uses allowable on a site. Beach Proximity The distance associated with beach exposure, as this characteristic is typically associated with higher foot traffic and increased demand. Entitlements The specific level of governmental approvals attained pertaining to development of a site. Improvements The contributory influence and utility of structural improvements and their ability to be occupied or used prior to redevelopment. Economic Characteristics Elements related to the transaction of a sale that influence the price based on their specific impact on the buyer and/or seller. Market Conditions According to metrics analyzed in our market analysis and interviews with market participants, sale prices in the retail market over recent years have increased by between 2% to 3% annually. Transactional activity has remained relatively low for commercial retail land sales and, while vacancy has stabilized, rent has only seen slight increases due to the low inventory. In consideration of market Page 729 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 34 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis participant opinions and the results of our market analysis, we conclude that the market has increased at a rate of 2.5% annually from the earliest sale in our data set. Location Efforts were made to include sales in proximate locations to the subject property. Due to the relatively low number of transactions for land, this resulted in the utilization of sales in neighboring market areas with similar characteristics, including Santa Monica and Venice. The following table compares the average retail submarket rent per square foot per month, which is then converted into a qualitative adjustment for the subsequent grid. The data was abstracted from CoStar Market Analytics. Location Adjustments Item Property Submarket Indicate d Market Rent/SF % Change Qualitative Difference Subject Downtown District Beach Cities $59.71 Sale 1 901 Hermosa Ave Beach Cities $59.71 0.00%Similar Sale 2 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica $70.97 -15.87%Superior Sale 3 1124 Broadway Santa Monica $70.97 -15.87%Superior Sale 4 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Beach Cities $59.71 0.00%Similar Sale 5 Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Marina Del Rey/Venice $62.31 -4.17%Superior Sale 6 1106 The Strand Beach Cities $59.71 0.00%Similar Source: CoStar Submarket Analytics We have concluded that sales 2, 3, and 5, which are located in either Santa Monica or Venice, are located in superior markets. Sales 1, 4, and 7 are all located in Hermosa Beach and as such do not require an adjustment for location. Descriptions of Land Sales Land Sale 1 is the sale of an improved retail property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.19 acres, or 8,189 square feet, in size and is located at 901 Hermosa Avenue. The property encompasses the entire block between 10th Court and 9th Street. The site is zoned C-2, or General Commercial, and is surrounded by supporting retail uses along the arterial, with residential properties along the local roads. The property is one block from the beach on the primary north-south arterial in Hermosa Beach. The agent for the sale stated that the property was sold off-market, and that the building was in poor condition. He stated that the buyer paid land value and intends to redevelop the property. He stated that the buyer was ultimately responsible for demolition costs and this was mostly offset by the fact that it was rented at the time of sale, and capable of generating carrier income prior to redevelopment. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.95:1. Land Sale 2 is the sale of an improved multi-tenant retail property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Santa Monica. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.34 acres, or 15,000 square feet, in size and is located at 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard. The property is located at the northeast corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and 7th Street. The site is zoned NV, or Neighborhood Village, and is Page 730 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 35 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis surrounded by mixed-use and commercial retail uses along the arterial, with high density residential uses along the local roads. The property is approximately half a mile northeast of the beach. The property had improvements at the time of sale. The agent stated that the property sold for land value and that the buyer plans redevelop the site but will maintain the short-term leases until the entitlements for redevelopment are complete. He also stated that the buyer is responsible for the demolition and plans to develop the site with a 60-unit multifamily property with ground-floor retail. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.67:1. There are no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. Land Sale 3 is the sale of a property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Santa Monica. The rectangularly-shaped site is 0.05 acres, or 2,138 square feet, in size and is located at the northeast corner of Broadway and 11th Court or between Santa Monica Boulevard and Colorado Avenue. The site is zoned MUBL, or Mixed-Use Boulevard Low, and is surrounded by commercial office of the southwest and low to medium density residential uses in all other directions. This property is just under a mile northeast of the beach. The agent stated that the buyer plans to redevelop the site with a potential mixed-use development with ground floor retail and that there were no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.37:1 and the agent stated that the property sold for land value. The improvements were a heavily depreciated single family residence. Land Sale 4 is the sale of an improved restaurant property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly-shaped site is 0.55 acres, or 23,958 square feet and is located mid-block along Pacific Coast Highway, between Gould Avenue and 30th Street. The site is zoned C-3, or General Commercial Zone, and is surrounded by retail uses on all sides. This property is located on a major arterial road in the area but does not have proximity to the beach. The property is approximately a half mile northeast of the beach. The property was previously utilized as a Round Table Pizza but was vacant at the time of sale. According to the agent, the is being utilized as a cafeteria for the nearby Skechers headquarters, until they eventually gain entitlements for the property and redevelop the site. The property was built in 1967 and the agent stated that the property was in fair shape, but with low lot coverage. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.25:1. There were no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. The location of this site is not within the more desirable Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. Land Sale 5 is the sale of vacant commercial land located in the Venice neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.18 acres, or 7,760 square feet, in size and is located midblock on an arterial road between two local roads, Flower Avenue and Sunset Avenue. The property is zoned C2, or Commercial, and is surrounded by residential to the north as well as retail uses on all other sides and along Lincoln Boulevard, a major arterial in the region. The property is approximately one mile northeast of the beach. The site was vacant at the time of sale and represented a rare development opportunity in the area. Land Sale 6 is the sale of an improved restaurant property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.27 acres, or 11,564 square feet, in size and encompasses the entire block of 11th Street along the north side between Beach Drive and the Strand. Page 731 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 36 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis The property is located directly along the beach. The property is zoned C-2, or Downtown Commercial, and is surrounded by similar commercial uses. The structural improvements were built in 1965 and have deferred maintenance, although they also serve as an interim use prior to redevelopment. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.39:1. At the time of sale, the agent reported that the property would be redeveloped. However, at the date of value, the property had not been redeveloped. It is noted that the while it is not located on Pier Plaza, the frontage along the Strand, makes the location similar to the typical property on Pier Plaza. The following table summarizes the adjustments and comparisons we make to each comparable sale, relative to the Pier Plaza properties. Page 732 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 37 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Land Sales Adjustment Grid - Hermosa Beach Downtown District Subject Comparable 1 Comparable 2 Comparable 3 Comparable 4 Comparable 5 Comparable 6 Name In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis 901 Hermosa Ave 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard 1124 Broadway 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue 1106 The Strand Address Downtown District 901 Hermosa Ave. 700-716 Santa Monica Blvd. 1124 Broadway 2701 Pacific Coast Hwy. Lincoln Blvd. 1106 The Strand City Hermosa Beach Hermosa Beach Santa Monica Santa Monica Hermosa Beach Venice Hermosa Beach County Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles Los Angeles State California CA CA CA CA CA CA Sale Date Sep-22 Feb-22 Sep-21 Jul-20 Jan-19 Jun-17 Sale Status Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Sale Price $5,000,000 $12,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,850,000 $4,000,000 $9,154,000 Price Adjustment –––––– Description of Adjustment Effective Sale Price $5,000,000 $12,500,000 $1,500,000 $4,850,000 $4,000,000 $9,154,000 Square Feet 30,000 8,189 15,000 2,138 23,958 7,760 11,564 Acres 0.69 0.19 0.34 0.05 0.55 0.18 0.27 Price per Square Foot $610.58 $833.33 $701.75 $202.44 $515.46 $791.59 Property Rights Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple Fee Simple % Adjustment –––––– Financing Terms Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller Cash to seller % Adjustment –––––– Conditions of Sale None None None None None None % Adjustment –––––– Market Conditions 11/15/2022 Sep-22 Feb-22 Sep-21 Jul-20 Jan-19 Jun-17 Annual % Adjustment 2.5%–2%3%6%10%14% Cumulative Adjusted Price $610.58 $850.00 $722.81 $214.58 $567.01 $902.42 Location Similar Superior Superior Slightly Inferior Superior Similar Access/Exposure Slightly Superior Similar Similar Inferior Slightly Inferior Superior Size Superior Superior Superior Similar Superior Superior Shape and Topography Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Zoning Similar Superior Superior Similar Similar Similar Beach Proximity Superior Slightly Inferior Slightly Inferior Similar Inferior Superior Entitlements Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Improvements Inferior Superior Inferior Superior Similar Superior Economic Characteristics Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Similar Final Adjusted Price $610.58 $850.00 $722.81 $214.58 $567.01 $902.42 Overall Adjustment Slightly Superior Superior Superior Sig. Inferior Slightly Inferior Superior Indicated Value $600.00 Page 733 of 862 Cost Approach – Land Valuation 38 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Land Value Conclusion – Hermosa Beach Based on the foregoing discussion of comparability, the market data and the analyzed market segment may be arrayed as shown below: Land Sale Valuation Array Item No.Overall Comparability Cumulative Adjusted Value Per Developable Square Foot 6 Superior $902.42 2 Superior $850.00 3 Superior $722.81 1 Slightly Superior $610.58 Alternative Parking Site - Downtown District 5 Slightly Inferior $567.01 4 Significantly Inferior $214.58 Based on this overall analysis, our opinion of fair market value of the fee simple interest in the underlying land, as of the date of this report, is indicated in the following table. Land Value Conclusion - East of Hermosa Avenue Indicated Value per Square Foot $600.00 It is noted that this value is based on a hypothetical site that would be available for development of an alternative parking structure within the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. Page 734 of 862 Cost Approach - Improvement Valuation 39 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Cost Approach – Land Value Conclusion In this study of the In-Lieu Parking fee, we are considering the total cost of the underlying land, plus the cost to develop a structure, broken down into a cost per space. This allows us to conclude to an In-Lieu Parking fee on a per-space basis. The following table uses data from Marshall Valuation Services (MVS) Section 14, Page 34. It shows the low-end average required square footage per space is 310 for a parking garage. A typical garage in MVS is five stories in height. As such five parking spaces can be developed on one square foot of land. In other words, the floor area ratio (FAR) for a 5 story parking garage is 5:1. In this scenario, with a 5:1 FAR, the structural improvements have an area that is five times greater than the surface area of the land. This is accomplished through the development of five stories (potentially including above and below ground levels). To attribute the land area to the structure on a per space basis, the area requirement per space is divided by five. The land area per parking space at this FAR is subsequently reduced to 62 square feet per space. This area is then multiplied by the concluded land value per square foot to indicate an overall value of land per parking space for this cost approach analysis. Land Value Per Parking Space Item Average Area Per Space (SF) Structure Stories Land Area Per Space (SF) Indicated Land Value Total Land Value Per Space Land Value Per Parking 310 ÷ 5 =62 x $600.00 =$37,200 Cost Approach - Improvement Valuation In this section, we evaluate the cost of the structural development of a parking garage on a per space basis. Once concluded, this can be added to the previously concluded land value per space for an overall cost per space. The average cost to develop a parking garage per space is found in the same section of MVS (Section 14 Page 34) and is $20,000 per space, prior to current and local cost multipliers. After adding the multipliers, the cost increases to $27,140 per space. The following table uses a unit value per space that is inclusive of current and local multipliers. Additional indirect costs and entrepreneurial profit are also added, as these costs would be incurred in order for a structure to be built. The following table indicates the overall cost of structural improvements, per space. Page 735 of 862 Cost Approach - Improvement Valuation 40 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Cost of Garage Per Parking Space Item Garage Unit Value* Indicated Cost Parking Garage 1 $27,140.00 $27,140.00 Subtotal $27,140.00 Add Additional Indirect Costs @ 10%$2,714.00 Subtotal $29,854.00 Add Entrepreneurial Profit @ 15%$2,985.40 Total Value of Site Improvement Impact $32,839.40 Rounded $32,839 *Unit value utilizes a Marshall Valuation Services base costs and applies a current and local multiplier. As a test of reasonableness and to ensure multiple sources were considered, we also obtained parking garage costs from various cost estimating sources, including The Victoria Transportation Policy Institute (VTPI) and Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI). The Victoria Transportation Policy Institute (VTPI) indicated in 2022 that the cost to develop a parking structure in the Los Angeles area is $79.79 per square foot, or $26,653 per space. This is higher than the national average, which is $74.09 per square foot, or $24,748 per space. Wantman Group, Inc. (WGI) estimated in 2021 that construction costs for a parking garage in the Los Angeles area would be $91.12 per square foot, or $30,532 per space. This source also indicates that the national median is $76.70 per square foot, or $25,700 per space. These costs are not inclusive of land or soft costs, such as architectural and engineering fees, environmental evaluations, special inspections, finance, insurance, and other administrative or legal costs associated with developing a site. Therefore, these additional data sources are generally supportive of the MVS-based conclusion, which is inclusive of both indirect costs and entrepreneurial profit. Page 736 of 862 Cost Approach – Overall Valuation 41 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Cost Approach – Overall Valuation The following table consists of the sum of the cost of land per parking space and, plus the cost of the parking garage per space. The resulting figure is the overall cost per space, per the cost approach analysis. Total Cost Per Parking Space - Land and Structure Item Total Per Parking Space Land $37,200 Parking Garage $32,839 Total $70,039 Rounded $70,000 The indicated cost approach is rounded to a total cost of $70,000 per parking space. It is noted that this is substantially above what any of the surveyed municipalities charge as their in-lieu parking rate. As noted most rates are within the range of $20,000 to $40,000 per space. Only Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills was found to exceed $50,000. A majority of the municipalities have not adjusted their rates in several years. Even if they were to be adjusted based on hypothetical CPI increases, most would not exceed $33,000 per space. Some municipality representatives informed us that the Cities sometimes try to keep the in-lieu fees low, or at least similar to surrounding areas, so that they can encourage new development and welcome commercial expansion. In our earlier survey of municipalities, we noted that the nearby City of El Segundo established that the market-derived in-lieu parking fee was $35,000 per space, but the City Council decided to reduce the fee to $17,500 (or half) to incentivize businesses to expand into the area. This sets a precedent for a reduction in parking fees as excessive fees could potentially deter future developers and force them to consider another city with lower fees. Furthermore, we note that there are already multiple parking lots in the Downtown District and Hermosa Avenue is configured with four parking lanes, a unique feature rarely found on arterial roads. As a result of the existing public parking infrastructure already in place, and the relatively high fee associated with a one-to-one charge for the cost of a parking space, we have considered a reduced In- Lieu Parking fee that is based on only 50% of the cost of a new space, instead of 100% of the cost. The following table indicates a reduced fee, that does not equate to the entire cost of a replacement space and is more in line with the existing In-Lieu fees found in surrounding communities. Reduced In-Lieu Parking Fee Total Cost Per Parking Space Percentage of Parking Lot Construction Cost Indicated In-Lieu Parking Fee $70,000 x 50%=$35,000 Page 737 of 862 Overall Value Conclusion 42 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Overall Value Conclusion The purpose of this appraisal is to determine the market rate for In-Lieu Parking fees for the Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. To determine a fee, we analyzed the existing Hermosa Beach ordinance, surveyed local municipalities for their existing fees, and developed a cost approach for an alternative parking structure. The following four items indicate the most relevant data points. Hermosa Beach is currently charging $28,900 per space of In-Lieu Parking fees. Our survey of municipalities indicates a typical range of $20,000 to $40,000 for similar coastal areas. The cost of a replacement parking structure, before any reduction, is $70,000 per space. The cost of in-lieu parking after a 50% reduction is $35,000 per space. There is precedence for not charging a fee that corresponds with the total cost of a replacement space. Based on these points, we have concluded that the in-lieu parking fee is $35,000. This seems more appropriate for an area that already has existing parking infrastructure and can even potentially build the parking structure on land already owned by the City and used as a surface parking lot. It also allows the City to remain generally competitive with many of the surrounding communities and avoid discouraging new development. Value Conclusion Value Type & Appraisal Premise Interest Appraised Date of Value Value Conclusion (Per Parking Space) In-Lieu Parking Fees Fee Per Parking Space to Satisfy Off-Street Parking Zoning Requirements November 15, 2022 $35,000 Based on our research, we found that other coastal cities such as Santa Monica, El Segundo, and Huntington Beach have annual increases. It is recommended that CPI increases are implemented to ensure that the rate continues to appropriately increase over time. Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.None 1.None The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. Page 738 of 862 Certification 43 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Certification We certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief: 1.The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. 2.The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are our personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. 3.We have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved. 4.We have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three-year period immediately preceding the agreement to perform this assignment. 5.We have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. 6.Our engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. 7.Our compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. 8.Our analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice as well as applicable state appraisal regulations. 9.The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the requirements of the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute. 10.The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives. 11.Beth Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE, made a personal inspection of the area that is the subject of this report. Adam M. Bogorad, MAI, has personally inspected the subject area in conjunction with a previous assignment. 12.Brian M. DeGuzman has provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person(s) signing this certification in the form of data research and analysis. 13.We have experience in appraising properties similar to the subject and are in compliance with the Competency Rule of USPAP. Page 739 of 862 Certification 44 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis 14.As of the date of this report, Beth Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE, has completed the continuing education program for Designated Members of the Appraisal Institute. Beth Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG004030 Adam M. Bogorad, MAI California Certified General Real Estate Appraiser #AG038741 Page 740 of 862 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 45 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Assumptions and Limiting Conditions This appraisal and any other work product related to this engagement are limited by the following standard assumptions, except as otherwise noted in the report: 1.The title is marketable and free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, encroachments, easements and restrictions. The property is under responsible ownership and competent management and is available for its highest and best use. 2.There are no existing judgments or pending or threatened litigation that could affect the value of the property. 3.There are no hidden or undisclosed conditions of the land or of the improvements that would render the property more or less valuable. Furthermore, there is no asbestos in the property. 4.The revenue stamps placed on any deed referenced herein to indicate the sale price are in correct relation to the actual dollar amount of the transaction. 5.The property is in compliance with all applicable building, environmental, zoning, and other federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes. 6.The information furnished by others is believed to be reliable, but no warranty is given for its accuracy. This appraisal and any other work product related to this engagement are subject to the following limiting conditions, except as otherwise noted in the report: 1.An appraisal is inherently subjective and represents our opinion as to the value of the property appraised. 2.The conclusions stated in our appraisal apply only as of the effective date of the appraisal, and no representation is made as to the effect of subsequent events. 3.No changes in any federal, state or local laws, regulations or codes (including, without limitation, the Internal Revenue Code) are anticipated. 4.No environmental impact studies were either requested or made in conjunction with this appraisal, and we reserve the right to revise or rescind any of the value opinions based upon any subsequent environmental impact studies. If any environmental impact statement is required by law, the appraisal assumes that such statement will be favorable and will be approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies. 5.Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, we are not required to give testimony, respond to any subpoena or attend any court, governmental or other hearing with reference to the property without compensation relative to such additional employment. 6.We have made no survey of the property and assume no responsibility in connection with such matters. Any sketch or survey of the property included in this report is for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered to be scaled accurately for size. The appraisal Page 741 of 862 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 46 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis covers the property as described in this report, and the areas and dimensions set forth are assumed to be correct. 7.No opinion is expressed as to the value of subsurface oil, gas or mineral rights, if any, and we have assumed that the property is not subject to surface entry for the exploration or removal of such materials, unless otherwise noted in our appraisal. 8.We accept no responsibility for considerations requiring expertise in other fields. Such considerations include, but are not limited to, legal descriptions and other legal matters such as legal title, geologic considerations such as soils and seismic stability; and civil, mechanical, electrical, structural and other engineering and environmental matters. Such considerations may also include determinations of compliance with zoning and other federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes. 9.The distribution of the total valuation in the report between land and improvements applies only under the reported highest and best use of the property. The allocations of value for land and improvements must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if so used. The appraisal report shall be considered only in its entirety. No part of the appraisal report shall be utilized separately or out of context. 10.Neither all nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the appraisers, or any reference to the Appraisal Institute) shall be disseminated through advertising media, public relations media, news media or any other means of communication (including without limitation prospectuses, private offering memoranda and other offering material provided to prospective investors) without the prior written consent of the persons signing the report. 11.Information, estimates and opinions contained in the report and obtained from third-party sources are assumed to be reliable and have not been independently verified. 12.Any income and expense estimates contained in the appraisal report are used only for the purpose of estimating value and do not constitute predictions of future operating results. 13.If the property is subject to one or more leases, any estimate of residual value contained in the appraisal may be particularly affected by significant changes in the condition of the economy, of the real estate industry, or of the appraised property at the time these leases expire or otherwise terminate. 14.Unless otherwise stated in the report, no consideration has been given to personal property located on the premises or to the cost of moving or relocating such personal property; only the real property has been considered. 15.The current purchasing power of the dollar is the basis for the values stated in the appraisal; we have assumed that no extreme fluctuations in economic cycles will occur. 16.The values found herein are subject to these and to any other assumptions or conditions set forth in the body of this report but which may have been omitted from this list of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions. 17.The analyses contained in the report necessarily incorporate numerous estimates and assumptions regarding property performance, general and local business and economic Page 742 of 862 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 47 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis conditions, the absence of material changes in the competitive environment and other matters. Some estimates or assumptions, however, inevitably will not materialize, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur; therefore, actual results achieved during the period covered by our analysis will vary from our estimates, and the variations may be material. 18.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became effective January 26, 1992. We have not made a specific survey or analysis of the property to determine whether the physical aspects of the improvements meet the ADA accessibility guidelines. We claim no expertise in ADA issues, and render no opinion regarding compliance of the subject with ADA regulations. Inasmuch as compliance matches each owner’s financial ability with the cost to cure the non- conforming physical characteristics of a property, a specific study of both the owner’s financial ability and the cost to cure any deficiencies would be needed for the Department of Justice to determine compliance. 19.The appraisal report is prepared for the exclusive benefit of you, your subsidiaries and/or affiliates. It may not be used or relied upon by any other party. All parties who use or rely upon any information in the report without our written consent do so at their own risk. 20.No studies have been provided to us indicating the presence or absence of hazardous materials on the subject property or in the improvements, and our valuation is predicated upon the assumption that the subject property is free and clear of any environment hazards including, without limitation, hazardous wastes, toxic substances and mold. No representations or warranties are made regarding the environmental condition of the subject property. IRR - Los Angeles, Integra Realty Resources, Inc., and their respective officers, owners, managers, directors, agents, subcontractors or employees (the “Integra Parties”), shall not be responsible for any such environmental conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. Because we are not experts in the field of environmental conditions, the appraisal report cannot be considered as an environmental assessment of the subject property. 21.The persons signing the report may have reviewed available flood maps and may have noted in the appraisal report whether the subject property is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. However, we are not qualified to detect such areas and therefore do not guarantee such determinations. The presence of flood plain areas and/or wetlands may affect the value of the property, and the value conclusion is predicated on the assumption that wetlands are non-existent or minimal. 22.We are not a building or environmental inspector. The Integra Parties do not guarantee that the subject property is free of defects or environmental problems. Mold may be present in the subject property and a professional inspection is recommended. 23.The appraisal report and value conclusions for an appraisal assume the satisfactory completion of construction, repairs or alterations in a workmanlike manner. 24.IRR - Los Angeles is an independently owned and operated company. The parties hereto agree that Integra shall not be liable for any claim arising out of or relating to any appraisal report or any information or opinions contained therein as such appraisal report is the sole and exclusive responsibility of IRR - Los Angeles. In addition, it is expressly agreed that in Page 743 of 862 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 48 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis any action which may be brought against the Integra Parties arising out of, relating to, or in any way pertaining to the engagement letter, the appraisal reports or any related work product, the Integra Parties shall not be responsible or liable for any incidental or consequential damages or losses, unless the appraisal was fraudulent or prepared with intentional misconduct. It is further expressly agreed that the collective liability of the Integra Parties in any such action shall not exceed the fees paid for the preparation of the assignment (unless the appraisal was fraudulent or prepared with intentional misconduct). It is expressly agreed that the fees charged herein are in reliance upon the foregoing limitations of liability. 25.IRR - Los Angeles is an independently owned and operated company, which has prepared the appraisal for the specific intended use stated elsewhere in the report. The use of the appraisal report by anyone other than the Client is prohibited except as otherwise provided. Accordingly, the appraisal report is addressed to and shall be solely for the Client’s use and benefit unless we provide our prior written consent. We expressly reserve the unrestricted right to withhold our consent to your disclosure of the appraisal report or any other work product related to the engagement (or any part thereof including, without limitation, conclusions of value and our identity), to any third parties. Stated again for clarification, unless our prior written consent is obtained, no third party may rely on the appraisal report (even if their reliance was foreseeable). 26.The conclusions of this report are estimates based on known current trends and reasonably foreseeable future occurrences. These estimates are based partly on property information, data obtained in public records, interviews, existing trends, buyer-seller decision criteria in the current market, and research conducted by third parties, and such data are not always completely reliable. The Integra Parties are not responsible for these and other future occurrences that could not have reasonably been foreseen on the effective date of this assignment. Furthermore, it is inevitable that some assumptions will not materialize and that unanticipated events may occur that will likely affect actual performance. While we are of the opinion that our findings are reasonable based on current market conditions, we do not represent that these estimates will actually be achieved, as they are subject to considerable risk and uncertainty. Moreover, we assume competent and effective management and marketing for the duration of the projected holding period of this property. 27.All prospective value opinions presented in this report are estimates and forecasts which are prospective in nature and are subject to considerable risk and uncertainty. In addition to the contingencies noted in the preceding paragraph, several events may occur that could substantially alter the outcome of our estimates such as, but not limited to changes in the economy, interest rates, and capitalization rates, behavior of consumers, investors and lenders, fire and other physical destruction, changes in title or conveyances of easements and deed restrictions, etc. It is assumed that conditions reasonably foreseeable at the present time are consistent or similar with the future. 28.The appraisal is also subject to the following: Page 744 of 862 Assumptions and Limiting Conditions 49 In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Extraordinary Assumptions and Hypothetical Conditions 1.None 1.None The use of any extraordinary assumption or hypothetical condition may have affected the assignment results. The value conclusions are based on the following hypothetical conditions. A hypothetical condition is a condition, directly related to a specific assignment, which is contrary to what is known by the appraiser to exist on the effective date of the assignment results, but is used for the purpose of analysis. The value conclusions are subject to the following extraordinary assumptions. An extraordinary assumption is an assignment-specific assumption as of the effective date regarding uncertain information used in an analysis which, if found to be false, could alter the appraiser’s opinions or conclusions. Page 745 of 862 Addenda In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Addendum A Appraiser Qualifications Page 746 of 862 Beth B. Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE Integra Realty Resources -Los Angeles irr.com T 818.290.5400 16030 Ventura Boulevard Suite 620 Encino, CA 91436-4473 Experience Ms. Finestone, Managing Director for and a principal of INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – LOS ANGELES, has been with the firm since 2004 and has been appraising in Southern California since 1981. She has specialized in valuation and consulting services related to public agency clients and for major, investment grade commercial properties, e.g., office, industrial, retail, multifamily, land, and special purpose properties, for over 30 years. Ms. Finestone previously held senior positions with Finestone & Associates and Cushman & Wakefield of California. At Finestone & Associates from 1996 through 2003, she specialized in real estate appraisal, valuation and consulting services with focus on preparation of appraisals for industrial, commercial, and special purpose properties. This focus included consultation services, due diligence work, litigation support, and expert witness designation. At Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. from 1983 through 1996, Ms. Finestone was in the Los Angeles Appraisal Services Group, specializing in real estate valuation and consulting. By the end of her tenure, she was responsible for the management the Los Angeles Valuation Advisory Services Group, including preparation and review of appraisal reports, business development, consulting and litigation work, management and coordination of multi property assignments and national accounts, professional staff development, and support staff supervision. Ms. Finestone’s clients include public agencies, right of way firms, lenders, institutional investors, major corporations, law firms, and individual property owners. Her services include a wide range of specialized studies including value diminution (from both internal and external influences), market demand, feasibility, severance damages and project benefits, investment analysis, assessment allocation, reuse analysis, and the valuation of partial interests including leasehold, leased fee, possessory interests, and minority interests. Recent assignments include the 22 flowage easements for the State of California Department of Water Resources, 35 easements related to a culvert upgrade project in Los Angeles County, more than 100 partial acquisitions related to the California High Speed Rail Authority Project, 39 properties for the SR 91 Improvement Project, 10 properties for the Devore Interchange Improvements Project, and 28 properties for the Lakeview and Tustin Avenues/Rose Drive Grade Separation Project. Ms. Finestone has also been active in the appraisal of large tracts of mitigation land for Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). She has been involved in the appraisal of a number of mitigation parcels in Northern California for the High Speed Rail Authority. These involved land banks and conservation easements. Ms. Finestone also has significant experience valuing transportation corridor properties and pipeline easements. She has been extensively involved in valuing and doing counseling and consulting work related to rail corridors and crossings as part of the proposed high speed rail project in Central California. In addition, she has also appraised a number of federally owned properties, including the West Los Angeles Federal Building, federal courthouses in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and two Army bfinestone@irr.com -818.290.5455 Page 747 of 862 Beth B. Finestone, MAI, AI-GRS, FRICS, CRE Integra Realty Resources -Los Angeles irr.com T 818.290.5400 16030 Ventura Boulevard Suite 620 Encino, CA 91436-4473 Experience (Cont'd) Reserve centers in the Los Angeles area. Much of this work has included a consulting component to aide clients in making feasibility and reuse studies of their properties. Ms. Finestone also has significant appraisal review experience and has reviewed large numbers of appraisals for Hatch Mott MacDonald, OCTA, City of Ontario, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. Professional Activities & Affiliations Appraisal Institute, Member (MAI) , December 1988 Appraisal Institute, General Review Specialist, June 2015 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, Fellow (FRICS) , August 2008 Member: International Right of Way Association Counselor of Real Estate (CRE) , November 2015 Licenses California, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, AG004030, Expires August 2024 Education M.B.A., Pepperdine University B.S., Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles Successfully completed numerous real estate and related courses and seminars sponsored by the Appraisal Institute, accredited universities, and others Currently certified by the Appraisal Institute’s program of continuing education for its designated members Qualified Before Courts & Administrative Bodies Superior courts in California within the counties of Los Angeles and Orange Tax Appeal Boards of Los Angeles and San Diego counties Arbitration testimony at hearings in Los Angeles County Miscellaneous Los Angeles Business Journal 2009 Nominee for Executive of the Year – Women Making a Difference, May 2009 Designated one of Real Estate Southern California’s 2006 Women of Influence, October 2006 bfinestone@irr.com -818.290.5455 Page 748 of 862 Adam M. Bogorad, MAI Integra Realty Resources -Los Angeles irr.com T 818.290.5400 16030 Ventura Blvd. Suite 620 Encino, CA 91436-4473 Experience Mr. Bogorad, Senior Director, joined INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – LOS ANGELES in January 2008 and has been a licensed real estate appraiser since 2005. His past work includes the completion of appraisals for a wide variety of property types, including major commercial, industrial, office, multi-residential projects, and special-use properties. He has worked on many high-profile right-of-way projects, including the California High Speed Rail project, the Los Angeles Metro Expo Line expansion, and the Redondo Beach King Harbor revitalization, among many others. His work also encompasses litigation support related to potential value diminution, eminent domain, and other issues. Prior experience in the financial services industry offers Mr. Bogorad an insight into economic factors that impact the real estate markets. Mr. Bogorad has qualified as an expert witness in the Superior Court of California and has testified during trial. In 2012 Mr. Bogorad was one of five employees among over 900 to receive the Integra Excellence Award. In 2015 Mr. Bogorad was invited to be a guest presenter at the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Annual Education Conference in San Diego to showcase complex case studies related to previously completed work on the California High Speed Rail project. In 2017 Mr. Bogorad was nominated as a member of the Education Subcommittee for the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute after having served for two years as a Regional Representative. In 2019 he became committee chair and a voting board member for the Chapter. Mr. Bogorad is a Partner, Principal and Shareholder of INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES – LOS ANGELES. Professional Activities & Affiliations Member of the Appraisal Institute, June 2013 Licenses California, Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, AG038741, Expires November 2023 California, Real Estate Salesperson, 01423238 Education B.A., Communications (with emphasis in Business/Economics), University of California, Santa Barbara Successful completion of the following courses and seminars: Advanced Applications (Appraisal Institute) Advanced Income Capitalization (Appraisal Institute) Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approach (Appraisal Institute) Inland Empire Market Trends Seminars (Appraisal Institute) Los Angeles and Orange County Market Trends Seminars (Appraisal Institute) Annual SCCAI Litigation Seminars (Appraisal Institute) Litigation Development Workshop (Appraisal Institute) Forecasting Revenue (Appraisal Institute) Subdivision Valuation (Appraisal Institute) Appraising Convenience Stores (Appraisal Institute) USPAP Update Courses (Appraisal Institute) Rates and Ratios (Appraisal Institute) abogorad@irr.com -818.290.5418 Page 749 of 862 Adam M. Bogorad, MAI Integra Realty Resources -Los Angeles irr.com T 818.290.5400 16030 Ventura Blvd. Suite 620 Encino, CA 91436-4473 Education (Cont'd) Hotel/Motel Valuation (Appraisal Institute) Business Practices and Ethics (Appraisal Institute) Qualified Before Courts & Administrative Bodies Expert Witness in the Superior Court of California abogorad@irr.com -818.290.5418 Page 750 of 862 About IRR Integra Realty Resources, Inc. (IRR) provides world-class commercial real estate valuation, counseling, and advisory services. Routinely ranked among leading property valuation and consulting firms, we are now the largest independent firm in our industry in the United States, with local offices coast to coast and in the Caribbean. IRR offices are led by MAI-designated Senior Managing Directors, industry leaders who have over 25 years, on average, of commercial real estate experience in their local markets. This experience, coupled with our understanding of how national trends affect the local markets, empowers our clients with the unique knowledge, access, and historical perspective they need to make the most informed decisions. Many of the nation's top financial institutions, developers, corporations, law firms, and government agencies rely on our professional real estate opinions to best understand the value, use, and feasibility of real estate in their market. Local Expertise...Nationally! irr.com Page 751 of 862 Addenda In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Addendum B Comparable Data Page 752 of 862 Addenda In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Land Sales Page 753 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 1 Location & Property Identification 901 Hermosa Ave Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial 901 Hermosa Ave. Address: Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: South Bay Suburban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936231 Sale Information $5,000,000 Sale Price: $5,000,000 Effective Sale Price: 09/12/2022 Sale Date: Recording Date: 09/12/2022 Sale Status: Closed $/SF GBA: $642.67 $/SF NRA: $1111.11 Eff. Price/Unit: $50,000 /Self Storage Unit $/Acre(Gross): $26,595,745 $/Land SF(Gross): $610.58 $/Land SF(Potential): $642.67 Grantor/Seller: Gregg Dahle, Trustee of the Gregg Dahle and Kay J. Dahle 2013 Family Trust for their Benefit Grantee/Buyer: 901 Hermosa Avenue Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 891750 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Confirmation Source: Simon Mattox - CBRE - 310-796-6229 Verification Type: Confirmed-Buyer Broker Improvement and Site Data 4187-003-028 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: GBA-SF: 7,780 NRA-SF: 4,500 0.19 Acres(Gross): 8,189 Land-SF(Gross): Property Class: B No. of Units/Unit Type: 100/Self Storage Units Density-Unit/Gross Acre: 531.91 Bldg. to Land Ratio FAR: 0.95 Zoning Code: C-2 Zoning Desc.: General Commercial Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of an improved retail property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.19 acres, or 8,189 square feet, in size and is located at 901 Hermosa Avenue. The property encompasses the entire block between 10th Court and 9th Street. The site is zoned C-2, or General Commercial, and is surrounded by supporting retail uses along the arterial, with residential properties along the local roads. The property is one block from the beach on the primary north-south arterial in Hermosa Beach. The 901 Hermosa Ave Page 754 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 1 Comments (Cont'd) agent for the sale stated that the property was sold off-market, and that the building was in poor condition. He stated that the buyer paid land value and intends to redevelop the property. He stated that the buyer was ultimately responsible for demolition costs and this was mostly offset by the fact that it was rented at the time of sale, and capable of generating carrier income prior to redevelopment. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.95:1. 901 Hermosa Ave Page 755 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 2 Location & Property Identification 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial 700-716 Santa Monica Blvd. Address: Santa Monica, CA 90401 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: SFV-West Urban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936263 Sale Information $12,500,000 Sale Price: $12,500,000 Effective Sale Price: 02/02/2022 Sale Date: Recording Date: 02/02/2022 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $36,295,006 $/Land SF(Gross): $833.33 Grantor/Seller: Aldonard Properties, a California general partnership Grantee/Buyer: 700 Santa Monica Los Angeles, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 132261 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Confirmation Source: Christian Holland - WESTMAC Commercial Brokerage - 310-966-4350 Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data 4291-021-027 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.34 Acres(Gross): 15,000 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: NV, Neighborhood Village Zoning Desc.: Neighborhood Village Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of an improved multi-tenant retail property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Santa Monica. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.34 acres, or 15,000 square feet, in size and is located at 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard. The property is located at the northeast corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and 7th Street. The site is zoned NV, or Neighborhood Village, and is surrounded by mixed-use and commercial retail uses along the arterial, with high density residential uses along the local roads. The property is approximately half a mile northeast of the beach. The property had improvements at the time of sale. The agent stated that the property sold for land value and that the buyer plans redevelop the site but will maintain the short-term leases until the entitlements for redevelopment are complete. He also stated that the buyer is responsible for the demolition and plans to develop the site with a 60-unit multifamily property with ground-floor retail. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.67:1. There are no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. 700-716 Santa Monica Boulevard Page 756 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 3 Location & Property Identification 1124 Broadway Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial 1124 Broadway Address: Santa Monica, CA 90401 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: SFV-West Urban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936353 Sale Information $1,500,000 Sale Price: $1,500,000 Effective Sale Price: 09/16/2021 Sale Date: Recording Date: 09/16/2021 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $30,549,898 $/Land SF(Gross): $701.75 Grantor/Seller: Jesus Lopez, Trustee of the Jesus Lopez Trust dated May 17, 2021 Grantee/Buyer: ARSH Developments, LLC, a California limited liability company Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 1419038 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Verification Type: Secondary Verification Improvement and Site Data 4282-031-001 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.05 Acres(Gross): 2,137 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: MUBL, Mixed-Use Boulevard Low Zoning Desc.: MUBL, Mixed-Use Boulevard Low Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of a property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Santa Monica. The rectangularly-shaped site is 0.05 acres, or 2,138 square feet, in size and is located at the northeast corner of Broadway and 11th Court or between Santa Monica Boulevard and Colorado Avenue. The site is zoned MUBL, or Mixed-Use Boulevard Low, and is surrounded by commercial office of the southwest and low to medium density residential uses in all other directions. This property is just under a mile northeast of the beach. The agent stated that the buyer plans to redevelop the site with a potential mixed-use development with ground floor retail and that there were no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.37:1 and the agent stated that the property sold for land value. The improvements were a heavily depreciated single family residence. 1124 Broadway Page 757 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 4 Location & Property Identification 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial 2701 Pacific Coast Hwy. Address: Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: South Bay Urban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936376 Sale Information $4,850,000 Sale Price: $4,850,000 Effective Sale Price: 07/08/2020 Sale Date: Recording Date: 07/08/2020 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $8,818,182 $/Land SF(Gross): $202.44 Grantor/Seller: Segal Family, LLC, a California limited liability company Grantee/Buyer: Sepulveda Blvd. Properties, LLC, a California ** Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 747024 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Confirmation Source: Simon Mattox - CBRE - 310-796-6229 Verification Type: Confirmed-Seller Broker Improvement and Site Data 4169-036-020 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.55 Acres(Gross): 23,958 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: C-3, General Commercial and Highway Commercial Zoning Desc.: General Commercial and Highway Commercial Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of an improved restaurant property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly-shaped site is 0.55 acres, or 23,958 square feet and is located mid-block along Pacific Coast Highway, between Gould Avenue and 30th Street. The site is zoned C-3, or General Commercial Zone, and is surrounded by retail uses on all sides. This property is located on a major arterial road in the area but does not have proximity to the beach. The property is approximately a half mile northeast of the beach. The property was previously utilized as a Round Table Pizza but was vacant at the time of sale. According to the agent, the is being utilized as a cafeteria for the nearby Skechers headquarters, until they eventually gain entitlements for the property and redevelop the site. The property was built in 1967 and the agent stated that the property was in fair shape, but with low lot coverage. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.25:1. There were no atypical adverse conditions that impacted the sale price of the property. The location of this site is not within the more desirable Downtown District of Hermosa Beach. 2701 Pacific Coast Highway Page 758 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 5 Location & Property Identification Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial Lincoln Blvd. Address: Venice, CA 90291 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: Central Los Angeles Urban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936554 Sale Information $4,000,000 Sale Price: $4,000,000 Effective Sale Price: 01/22/2019 Sale Date: Recording Date: 01/22/2019 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $22,459,293 $/Land SF(Gross): $515.46 Grantor/Seller: MMOF Venice Parking, LLC, a California limited liability company Grantee/Buyer: Lincoln, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 58276 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Verification Type: Secondary Verification Improvement and Site Data 4243-018-031 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.18 Acres(Gross): 7,760 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: C2, Commercial Zoning Desc.: Commercial Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of vacant commercial land located in the Venice neighborhood of the city of Los Angeles. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.18 acres, or 7,760 square feet, in size and is located midblock on an arterial road between two local roads, Flower Avenue and Sunset Avenue. The property is zoned C2, or Commercial, and is surrounded by residential to the north as well as retail uses on all other sides and along Lincoln Boulevard, a major arterial in the region. The property is approximately one mile northeast of the beach. The site was vacant at the time of sale and represented a rare development opportunity in the area. Lincoln Boulevard E/O Sunset Avenue Page 759 of 862 Land Sale Profile Sale No. 6 Location & Property Identification 1106 The Strand Property Name: Sub-Property Type: Commercial 1106 The Strand Address: Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 City/State/Zip: Los Angeles County: Submarket: South Bay Urban Market Orientation: IRR Event ID: 2936550 Sale Information $9,154,000 Sale Price: $9,154,000 Effective Sale Price: 06/22/2017 Sale Date: Recording Date: 06/22/2017 Sale Status: Closed $/Acre(Gross): $34,478,343 $/Land SF(Gross): $791.59 Grantor/Seller: Stacy Siroon Haviland, who acquired title as Stacy Haviland Day Grantee/Buyer: 1106 The Strand, LLC, a Delaware, limited liability company Property Rights: Fee Simple % of Interest Conveyed: 100.00 Financing: Cash to seller Conditions of Sale: Arm's-length Terms of Sale Comments: Conventional Document Type: Deed Recording No.: 691044 Verified By: Brian M. DeGuzman Verification Date: 10/24/2022 Verification Type: Secondary Verification Improvement and Site Data 4187-005-025 Legal/Tax/Parcel ID: 0.27 Acres(Gross): 11,564 Land-SF(Gross): Zoning Code: C-2, General Commercial Zoning Desc.: General Commercial Source of Land Info.: Public Records Comments This is the sale of an improved restaurant property that sold for commercial land value in the city of Hermosa Beach. The rectangularly shaped site is 0.27 acres, or 11,564 square feet, in size and encompasses the entire block of 11th Street along the north side between Beach Drive and the Strand. The property is located directly along the beach. The property is zoned C-2, or Downtown Commercial, and is surrounded by similar commercial uses. The structural improvements were built in 1965 and have deferred maintenance, although they also serve as an interim use prior to redevelopment. The FAR of the existing structural improvements at the time of sale was 0.39:1. At the time of sale, the agent reported that the property would be redeveloped. However, at the date of value, the property had not been redeveloped. It is noted that the while it is not located on Pier Plaza, the frontage along the Strand, makes the location similar to the typical property on Pier Plaza. 1106 The Strand Page 760 of 862 Kosmont Companies Mailing Address: 1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #382 (424) 297-1070 Physical Address: 2301 Rosecrans Ave, Ste. 4140 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 www.kosmont.com El Segundo, CA 90245 September 4, 2024 Carrie Tai Director Community Development City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Re: Review of In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis Dear Ms. Tai, The City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) retained Kosmont Companies (“Kosmont”) to review an In- Lieu Parking Fee Analysis (“Analysis”) prepared by Integra Realty Resources (“Integra”) and dated December 23, 2022. The intent of the Analysis is to help provide guidance on an update to the City’s in-lieu parking fee. For reference, Kosmont has worked on projects that utilized the services of Integra in the past and has and continues to recommend Integra as a potential appraiser for clients / engagements it works with / on. As discussed in this review (“Review”), Kosmont concurs with the methodology utilized in the Integra Analysis, though considers modifications to some of the assumptions therein to be appropriate. Based on these modifications, the initial value of the in-lieu parking fee per space would increase from $35,000 in the Analysis to on the order of $113,000 per stall in this Review. It should be noted that this value does not consider the economic capacity / feasibility of the market to pay an in-lieu fee, but instead, it exclusively represents the estimated cost of actually constructing one parking stall in the downtown area of the City. Fundamental Assumptions The Analysis, and estimated cost of constructing a parking stall is reliant on a few key assumptions as follows: • Construction Cost – The estimated cost of constructing a parking stall within an above ground parking structure. • Square Feet Per Parking Stall – The average square feet / area required for one parking stall including drive isles / circulation. • Cost of Land – The cost for land underlying a parking structure. • Stories in Parking Structure – The number of stories / levels in a parking structure. • Adjustment Factor – A blanket adjustment factor for the in-lieu fee. Page 761 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach Review of In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis September 4, 2024 Kosmont Companies 2 | Page (424) 297-1070 www.kosmont.com Construction Cost The Analysis evaluates potential construction costs based on Marshall Valuation Services (“MVS”) tables, and is validated against other general data sources. The construction cost per stall utilized in the Analysis is $32,839. This cost appears reasonable, though may understate potential construction costs within the City, especially if a small or moderately inefficient structure is utilized. Kosmont currently considers a value of $35,000 per above ground structured stall to be a reasonable placeholder. However, it is difficult to estimate construction costs without a specific design. As such, Kosmont considers the estimated construction cost of $32,839 to be suitable. Square Feet Per Parking Stall The Analysis utilizes data from MVS and a low-end average which provides an average deck area per parking stall of 310 square feet (includes vehicle circulation area). A figure of 325 – 350 square feet for an efficient structure is common. Kosmont’s review of Lot 3 suggests that an analogous structure would require approximately 400 square feet of deck area. This figure is similar to other smaller structures in the area. The larger deck area required is likely a function of what configuration was possible within a given lot shape and area. Given any potential lot or structure within the City would likely be constrained in overall size or dimension, which would likely constrain efficiency, Kosmont considers an assumption of 400 square feet per stall to be reasonable. Cost of Land The Analysis evaluates the cost of land underlying a potential parking structure based on evaluating sales comparables in the City, and other area beach communities. The Analysis provides a land value of $600 per square foot. Kosmont reviewed sales within the downtown area of the City within the last few years, and concurs that $600 per square foot of land area may be a reasonable assumption for the current cost of acquiring land proximate to the downtown core / corridors of the City. Stories in Parking Structure The Analysis assumes that a parking structure within the City would be five levels in height. Kosmont anticipates that a five-story structure may be out of character for the community. Based on the profile of Lot 3, Kosmont considers a three-story structure to be a suitable assumption. For reference, like the required deck area per parking stall, the number of assumed stories in a hypothetical structure determines how many stalls a given area of land can support. Page 762 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach Review of In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis September 4, 2024 Kosmont Companies 3 | Page (424) 297-1070 www.kosmont.com Land / Land Cost Per Stall The Analysis calculated the land per stall at 62 square feet, which is 310 square feet divided by five stories. The Review adjusts the land area per stall to 133 square feet, which is 400 square feet divided by three stories and matches the efficiency of Lot 3. This results in a land cost of $80,000 per stall. Adjustment Factor The Analysis includes an adjustment factor that serves to reduce the estimated cost of delivering a parking stall by 50% based on factors discussed therein. In this Review Kosmont seeks to approximate the actual potential costs of delivering a parking stall, and thus this adjustment was not included. Value Per In-Lieu Stall Based on the elements and assumptions discussed herein, and as illustrated in the table below, the order of magnitude cost of delivering a parking stall as part of an in-lieu program is estimated to be approximately $113,000 versus $35,000 in the Analysis. Other Considerations & Approaches to Parking • Parking Revenue & Expenses - This evaluation does not consider the potential revenue that a parking stall may generate when parking is metered as an offset to the in-lieu fee, or ongoing maintenance and ultimately future replacement cost as an increase to the in-lieu fee. However, based on a cursory review of revenue generated per stall at Lot C, it appears that such revenues may generally be considered in-line with ongoing operating, maintenance, and reconstruction / replacement costs. This ongoing revenue stream is Kosmont's Review Integra Analysis Structure Stories 3 5 Average Deck Area Per Stall (SF)400 310 Land Area Per Stall (SF)133 62 Land Cost Per Sqaure Foot 600$ 600$ Land Cost / Stall 80,000$ 37,200$ Construction Cost / Stall 32,839$ 32,839$ 112,839$ 70,039$ Rounded 113,000$ 70,000$ Adjustment Factor 0% 50% In-Lieu Fee 113,000$ 35,000$ Page 763 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach Review of In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis September 4, 2024 Kosmont Companies 4 | Page (424) 297-1070 www.kosmont.com important, as while the in-lieu fee is typically a one-time payment, the need for the City to provide, operate, and maintain the parking stall exists in perpetuity. As parking structures have a limited lifespan, and must undergo either substantial rehabilitation, or be reconstructed periodically these ongoing revenue streams must also be available to support long term rehab and/or replacement costs. • Automated Parking Facilities – Automated parking facilities are being refined, and increasingly being utilized as an alternative to self-park facilities. Automated parking facilities typically require less land area per quantity of parking stalls, and thus can provide an alternative with lower land costs, or the ability to develop more parking stalls on a given land area. The use of an automated parking facility could reduce initial development costs, though may have higher ongoing operating costs. • Subterranean Parking – The use of subterranean parking can increase the size / capacity of a parking garage without increasing its above ground height. If a hypothetical garage included subterranean stalls, the cost of land per stall could be reduced, though the construction cost would typically be greater. For reference, if a single subterranean level were added to a three-story structure, the land cost per stall in this Review would decrease by $20,000 from $80,000 per stall to $60,000 per stall. This decrease in land cost of $20,000 is considered to be roughly equal to the potential increase in construction costs associated with constructing a below grade stall versus a stall in an above grade structure. • Financial Feasibility – This Review does not evaluate the financial feasibility of a given development project to support a given in-lieu fee. Part of the reasoning of the 50% adjustment factor included in the Analysis appears to be supporting economic development / ensuring the fee is financially practical. Kosmont anticipates that an in-lieu fee equal to the delivery cost of $113,000 per stall estimated in this Review could be a barrier to utilization of the in-lieu option, and ultimately a barrier to development programs that are unable to meet parking requirements on-site. • Sensitivity – Approximately 30% of the $113,000 delivery cost in this Review is associated with the cost of constructing a stall, and the balance of approximately 70% is associated with the cost of land underlying a potential structure. Without modifying any other assumptions, if one were to assume delivery of parking via a four-level structure, the total cost per stall would be approximately $93,000. Assuming a five-level structure the cost per stall would be approximately $81,000. • Shared Use – In practical application a parking stall constructed as part of an in-lieu program may not be utilized 100% of the time by the development that funded an in-lieu stall. Instead, the stall may be shared / utilized by multiple users over a given period. Thus, a downward adjustment to the in-lieu fee estimated in this Review may be appropriate if the potential for shared use of a stall is considered. Findings In conclusion, based on the assumptions discussed herein, Kosmont estimates the cost of providing one parking stall within the downtown area of the City to be approximately $113,000 in this Review versus the $35,000 identified in the Analysis. The drivers of this difference are (i) the assumption in this Review that each parking stall would require 400 square feet of deck area versus the 310 square feet assumed in the Analysis, (ii) the assumption in this Review that a Page 764 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach Review of In-Lieu Parking Fee Analysis September 4, 2024 Kosmont Companies 5 | Page (424) 297-1070 www.kosmont.com parking garage would be three stories in height versus the five stories assumed in the Analysis, and, (iii) the exclusion in this Review of the 50% adjustment factor included in the Analysis. Kosmont is available to discuss its findings at your convenience. Yours truly, Wil Soholt Senior Vice President Page 765 of 862 Page 766 of 862 Page 767 of 862 Page 768 of 862 Page 769 of 862 Page 770 of 862 Page 771 of 862 Page 772 of 862 DISCUSSION OF UPDATING THE CITY'S PARKING IN-LIEU FEE September 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Page 773 of 862 Background Parking In-Lieu Program started in 1985 Downtown, in the Coastal Zone For private development projects that do not provide parking on-site and request to pay in-lieu fees In-lieu fees are used by City for parking supply and operations Page 774 of 862 Background 1985 -$6,000 with annual increases 1999 -$12,500 2006 -$28,900 with no annual increases 2021 -Coastal Commission indicated concerns with the City’s current project, including adequacy of the fees Page 775 of 862 Background December 2021–City informs Coastal Commission of commitment to re-evaluate the parking in-lieu fee Late 2022 –City secures an appraisal for an updated parking in-lieu fee Mid –2024 –City requests a professional peer review of the appraisal Page 776 of 862 Discussion Assessment of parking in-lieu fee includes cost to provide parking •Land cost •Construction cost •Locations/configurations of parking Fee must be justified Page 777 of 862 Integra Report 2022 Land cost -$600 per square foot Assumed a five-story parking structure 310 square feet per parking space and circulation Cost of parking space is $70,000 per stall Recommended 50% adjustment factor Page 778 of 862 Kosmont Technical Review 2024 Land cost -$600 per square foot Assumed a three-story parking structure – more realistic for Hermosa Beach 400 square feet per parking space and circulation –based on Lot C In-lieu cost of parking space is $113,000 Page 779 of 862 Parking In-Lieu Inventory 100 parking spaces in Lot C In-lieu fees for 45 spaces were for the construction of Lot C In-lieu fees for 30 spaces paid/committed for new development 25 spaces remain Coastal Development Permits required. Page 780 of 862 City Parking Requirements 2021 Zoning Code Update -Changes of use do not require parking •Not yet certified by Coastal Commission Coastal Commission may require more parking spaces than the City Zoning Code changes needed to update criteria, and prioritize the use of remaining in-lieu spaces Page 781 of 862 Use of Parking In-Lieu Fees Must be used towards public parking opportunities Must be adequate to provide parking, and be justified based on cost to provide parking Page 782 of 862 Comparisons with Other Cities Multiple variations –land use, intensity of development, availability of parking, development potential, last update Jurisdiction In-Lieu Fee Year Notes Manhattan Beach $20,262 1991 > 20, requires CC Huntington Beach $32,126 2010 3% each year Beverly Hills $32,959 -$54,774 2022 Application fee: $17,222 Seal Beach $3,500 1996 Not updated Venice Beach $18,000 2002 CCC says inadequate West Hollywood $20,000 2012 Replaced with different program Santa Monica $20,000 Not recent No minimum parking downtown El Segundo $19,486 -$31,179 2004/2018 Adjusted annually Laguna Beach $23,000 2023 Need to update Page 783 of 862 Recommendation and Options Recommendation: conduct discussion and provide direction on: •Increasing the parking in-lieu fee Actual cost of a structured parking space -$113,000 Other amounts •Including an annual adjustment •Direction and feedback on updating criteria for the parking in-lieu requests Page 784 of 862 Contact us. Carrie Tai, Director of Community Development 310-318-0235 planning@hermosabeach.gov THANK YOU! Page 785 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-032 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN AND PROTOCOLS UPDATE (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council review and approve modifications to the Public Information and Communications Plan (Attachment 2) based on City Council’s discussion and direction provided at its June 1, 2024 retreat. Executive Summary: The City’s current communications plans and protocols were adopted in 2015 and 2016. To ensure that the City communicates efficiently with a unified voice reflecting Council and community priorities, the guidelines were reviewed by City Council at its June 1, 2024 retreat. This item presents recommended modifications based on City Council’s discussion and direction. Background: At its March 24, 2015 meeting, City Council adopted a City Communications Plan (Attachment 1) identifying the City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) as the unifying point person between all departments to ensure swift and accurate communication from the City. At its March 19 and 20, 2016 strategic planning workshop, City Council developed its Strategic Plan Leader’s Guide with Communications Protocols (Attachment 3) identifying protocols for City Council and City Manager that include communication guidelines detailed in the discussion section below. In 2021, staff formed an internal communications team consisting of staff representatives from each department to ensure clear, cohesive, and time appropriate City communications through all platforms (City website, e-Newsletter, email notifications, Instagram, X–formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, Cable PEG Channels, and Alert Southbay). This collaborative, interdepartmental approach ensures that the City communicates with a unified voice reflecting Council and community priorities. To ensure that the communications plan and protocols are accurate and reflect up-to-date processes, City Council reviewed the documents at its June 1, 2024 City Council retreat and provided updated directions to staff. Past Council Actions Page 786 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 Meeting Date Description March 24, 2015 City Council adopted a City Communications Plan March 19 and 20, 2016 Two-day City Council Strategic Planning Workshop June 1, 2024 City Council Retreat Discussion: The recommended updates to City’s Communication Plan include routine adjustments, such as updates on key community issues, replacing staff names with titles, reflecting the transition to the Los Angeles County Fire Department for fire protection services, and revisions to the list of communication assets used for information dissemination. Key changes discussed and directed by Council at its retreat focus on handling press releases, media inquiries, and official letters of support or opposition. Press Releases For critical issues requiring official communication through press releases—whether to relay significant Council decisions impacting the community or to address longstanding issues or debates—the City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) collaborates with the City Manager to craft key messages. Press releases are formal statements from the City distributed to the media to announce official positions, provide information, or make announcements. Currently, draft press releases are reviewed by the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem before distribution. At the recent City Council retreat, staff explained that this practice of reviewing draft press releases with elected officials and receiving edits to them is unique compared to other municipalities. In most cities, press releases are handled entirely by staff, with elected officials reviewing and approving only quotes attributed to them. After deliberation, a majority of the City Council agreed that a staff-driven press release process would provide clearer, more cohesive, and timely communications. It would also prevent the perception of politicizing press releases by removing elected officials from the drafting process, except for their individual quotes. The California Fair Political Practices Commission provides guidance on restrictions contained within the Political Reform Act (Act) related to mass mailings sent at public expense under Sections 89001–89003. While press releases sent to members of the media are not restricted by the Act’s mass mailing prohibition, cities are vigilant to ensure that official statements from the City, when stating City positions and policies, reflect the resulting City Council actions as a whole and not positions or votes of individual elected officials. Cities avoid the perception that press releases may serve as mass communication instruments by elected officials by having the press releases drafted and finalized by staff with quotes attributed to an elected official, such as the Mayor, approved by said official. To avoid any such perception, staff recommends maintaining a staff-driven process, with final approval of the press release by the City Manager, and individual quotes approved by the respective elected officials. Page 787 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 Media Response The retreat also included a robust Council discussion regarding media inquiries and responses. To ensure accuracy and timely responses, staff recommends that all official responses to media inquiries—whether general interview and information requests, commission-related questions, and inquiries concerning management of the City and Council—be reviewed by and distributed through the City’s PIO. The majority of City Council agreed that, while not prohibited, it is generally inadvisable for individual City Councilmembers to speak directly with media regarding items on upcoming Council agendas or recently passed City Council actions. Allowing the PIO and City Manager to handle inquiries ensures final City Council actions are conveyed clearly and accurately. Letters of Opposition or Support Following Council retreat, staff added a new section to the Public Information and Communications Plan concerning letters of support or opposition. The update stipulates that, when timing permits, such letters shall be brought before City Council for approval. In situations where time constraints exists, the Mayor and City Manager may use their discretion based on prior City Council actions, established City goals or Plan Hermosa, the City’s adopted General Plan. Staff recommends City Council review the redlined version of the City’s Communications Plan and adopt the proposed changes to align with best practices amongst municipalities. 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. Goal 8. A performance-based management and benchmarking program. Policy: 8.4 Strategic Plan alignment. Evaluate the Strategic Plan for alignment with the Vision, Goals, and Policies of PLAN Hermosa, and as necessary, amend as the community Vision evolves. Page 788 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact related to the recommended action. Attachments: 1. 2015 Communications Plan 2. 2015 Communications Plan—Redlined 3. 2016 Strategic Plan Leader’s Guide Protocols: Operating Guidelines for City Council and City Manager (pages 103–109) Respectfully Submitted by: Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst Concur: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 789 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 103 Mayor and City Council Protocols: Operating Guidelines for City Council and City Manager City of Hermosa Beach Protocol 1 Simple Information •Contact Department Director or City Manager. •If Department Director is contacted, copy City Manager. •Department Head will contact City Manager. •Council members should share expectations and your preferred form of communications. •Acknowledge within 24 hours Protocol 2 Council Requests Key Issues: A. Expectation immediate knowledge – let me check into it and get back to you with a complete answer B. Expectation immediate response – drop current work project and handle this request C. Responsiveness of Staff Expectations: A. Share expectations and timeframe B. 24 hour acknowledge inquiry C. Inform on citizen request – do you want notification before or after action D. Staff response on questions goes to all Mayor and City Council Action: Topic for Action •Contact City Manager. •Council may research a topic and bring information to the City Manager. •If research requires more than 1 hour; the topic will be taken to Council for direction. •Council can bring up topic during “Other Matters” for direction. •Information reports may be shared with Council at the discretion of the City Attorney and City Manager. Page 790 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 104 Action: Citizen Service Request A. First Contact • Refer to City Manager and/or Department Head. • Council members should share expectations of further communication on actions or city follow up • Acknowledge within 24 hours B. Unsatisfactory Contact • Refer to City Manager. • City Manager will inform Council on follow up actions by the City. Protocol 3 Council Reports Key Issues: A. Report bias B. Complete reports with multiple options C. Recommendations D. Use of Decision Making Tool Expectations: A. Options presented B. Council share concerns, issues and expectations without specific wording C. Present the context D. Have an open mind Action: Topic for Action • Link to vision, goals, mission and decision making tools • Review “best practices” from other cities (similar cities) • Provide thorough analysis • Evaluate options and alternatives • Objective Report • Provide strong professional recommendation(s) • Frame discussion topic/question • Avoid lobbying through others Protocol 4 Employee Contact A. Employee initiated • Report contact to City Manager on topics: employment, management or policy direction. • Refer employee to supervisor or Department Head. B. Council initiated • Social contact only. • If a community issue of performance, contact the City Manager and not direct the City employee. Page 791 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 105 Protocol 5 Email Guidelines • Communication from Council to Council majority sent to Clerk. • For private communications, Council should use phone or personal email address. • Avoid “Reply to All”. • Use FYI for share information no reply. • Hermosa Beach address is a public record. • No weekend email needed, unless an emergency situation. Protocol 6 New Ideas • Contact City Manager. Protocol 7 Commission Communications • Commission communications is through responsible Department Director. Protocol 8 Spokesperson on City Matters • Official communication (including press release) through the Public Information Officer; Tested Mayor/Pro Tem. • Mayor and City Manager reflect the City Policy • Circulate to Councilmembers Protocol 9 Performance Problem • Go to the City Manager • Avoid discussion at Council meeting Protocol 10 Communications: Council and Staff • City Manager will share the same information at the same time with all Councilmembers. • City Manager will use Council as a resource. • City Council and staff should avoid surprises or last minute items/information. • City Manager should inform Councilmember on topic of potential impact. Page 792 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 106 Protocol 11 Agenda Process A. Placing an item • Contact City Manager • Place on “Other Matter” for Council direction. • Two Councilmembers will determine the placement on a future Council agenda for initial discussion with brief staff report. (1 page) B. Question on item • Contact (email or call) Department Director, with a copy to City Manager. • Presentation will incorporate the questions. • Information will be shared with all Councilmembers. C. Agenda Preview • Identify topics for next Council agenda. D. The City Manager will review the Council meeting agenda with the Mayor and Mayor ProTem Protocol 12 Council Agenda Key Issues: A. Items on “Consent Agenda” B. Minutes C. Pulling a number of items Criteria for Consent Agenda Item: A. Routine item requiring Council action B. Items in approved budget C. Items with prior Council decision or direction D. Items with no public input E. Expenditure threshold: $100,000 Action: When pulling an item from the Consent Agenda 1. Pull item. 2. State reason for pulling item. 3. If opposed to item, comment on the item and your position. Item will not be pulled, but your opposition is noted in the minutes – a “No” vote. 4. Written comments may be submitted on Consent Agenda items. 5. Pulled items will be referred to “Other Matters” on the Agenda. Page 793 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 107 Protocol 13 Council Meetings - Management Key Issues: A. Long meeting going late into the night, early morning B. Long agendas C. Actual meetings starting after 9 pm D. Overload study sessions E. Recycling, repetitive Council comments F. Pulling items from “Consent Agenda” G. Need an additional meeting? Suggestions: A. City Manager 1 on 1 meetings to discuss agenda, respond to questions B. Start public hearing at designated times C. Limit “Recognitions and Presentations” to 3 (10 minutes each) D. Public input 1. Have public sign up 2. Have next speaker identified as “queued” up 3. Avoid commenting or engaging the public 4. Split comments on Agenda Items Early; and General Comments at the end of the meeting 5. Limit speakers: 2 minutes E. Council comments and discussion focus on the issues F. Follow Roberts Rules G. Council comments: Time H. Mayor summarizes before action Actions: A. Use first names at the Council meeting B. Allow brief discussion before making the motion C. Ask questions before the Council meeting D. Public input: have individual sign in after presentation; be ready to speak; 3 minutes to speak E. Council Presentations: avoid reading reports or overheads F. Brief staff/consultant presentation (10 minutes); 1 minute for announcing events G. Discourage applause, boos or emotional reactions H. Clarifying direction from Mayor at end of discussion, before the vote I. Designate time for hearings Page 794 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 108 Protocol 14 Study Session Key Issues: A. Adequate time for Council discussion B. Feeling “rushed” with time deadline C. Providing clarity of direction to City Staff Suggestions: A. Separate Study Session from Council Meeting – 1st Wednesday, 6 – 9 pm B. Staff provides complete reports prior to meeting C. Mayor and Council read reports D. Staff Brief Presentation with identified questions needing direction E. Limit topics (1 – 3) Actions: A. Separate Study Session (7 pm – 9 pm) B. Quarterly or as needed C. Limited topics D. Time for Council discussion E. Brief Presentation F. Background material sent to Mayor – Council ahead of meeting Protocol 15 Meeting Minutes Key Issues: A. Action Minutes or Transcript Suggestions: A. Name of presenters B. Brief sentence: comment, summary, and position C. Avoid significant time impact on Staff Actions: A. Time stamp on agenda B. Maintain Action Minutes Page 795 of 862 Leader’s Guide 2016 Final Report/Mayor and City Council/Hermosa Beach, California Copyright © 2016: Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc. Project 160303 109 Protocol 16 City Bidding and RFP Process Key Issues: A. Efficient process B. Systematic approach to recurring contracts C. “Best qualified” contract D. 3 – 5 year renewals E. Competitive prices F. More transparency process G. Length of RFP process Actions: A. Notification to Mayor – Council of upcoming contract B. Avoid surprises Protocol 17 City Manager Notification The City Manager will inform Mayor – City Council through: e-mail Mayor – Council Reports Page 796 of 862 1 Public Information & Communications Plan OVERVIEW The communications plan for the City of Hermosa Beach is designed to cover six core topics, as defined by the City of Hermosa Beach’s Strategic Plan, and are designated as “news pillars” within the City’s communications matrix. These include: City Policy Business & Economic Development Environmental Sustainability / Consciousness Public Safety Proposed E&B Oil Drilling & Production Project Communications Celebration of Beach Lifestyle / Culture Within each “news pillar” a top-line designation of important story angles / community updates are identified that need to be communicated by the City throughout 2015. This document is considered a “working document” and will be updated throughout the year. See attached Communications Matrix for reference; snapshot included below. Page 797 of 862 2 COMMUNICATIONS POLICIES The City has a defined set of Communications policies in place, which are included in the Communications plan. Additionally, the plan has been updated to identify critical issues within the community and established the proper way to communicate on behalf of City Hall in a timely and efficient manner. This is included in our current communications plan. City Departments Communications Protocol An overview of the communications protocol for all City departments is detailed within the following pages. City of Hermosa Beach p. 2 Hermosa Beach Police Department p. 3 Hermosa Beach Fire Department p. 4 Critical Issues & City Response p. 5 City Communications Assets p. 7 Reports p. 8 City of Hermosa Beach Communications Protocol According to the City’s Strategic Plan and Code of Conduct adopted by City Council in 2013, the City and addresses dealing with information requests, commission communication, created the protocols, or Operating Guidelines, for streamlining communications and other items related to the management of the council. Important operating protocols in relations to news managed and distributed by the City’s Public Information Officer include the following: Protocol 3: Citizen Service Request Referred to City Manager/City Department Head; Council members to share expectations of further communications on actions or City follow up Protocol 5: Communications – Staff & Council City Manager will share the same information at the same time with all Councilmembers. City Manager will use Council as a resource Protocol 9: New Ideas Contact City Manager Protocol 11: Spokesperson Official communication (including press release) coordinated through Public Information Officer; tested by Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem Mayor and City Manager reflect the City Policy Page 798 of 862 3 Hermosa Beach Police Department Communications Protocol The City’s communications protocol for the Police Department includes the following: HBPD staff will draft all press materials, with the Chief to determine use of the City’s PIO for editing purposes and/or media distribution. The Chief will approve all media materials, and the City’s Police Staff and/or the City’s PIO will distribute the news to City Council and the City Manager prior to press distribution. Spokespersons for the HBPD include: Chief Sharon Papa Captain Milton McKinnon Lt. Tom Thompson Lt. Garth Gaines Sergeant Robert Higgins Page 799 of 862 4 Hermosa Beach Fire Department Communications Protocol The City’s communications protocol for the Fire Department includes the following: HBFD staff will draft all press materials, with the Chief to determine use of the City’s PIO for editing purposes and/or media distribution. Spokespersons for the HBFD include: Chief David Lantzer Capt. Mike Garofano Erin Concas, Emergency Management Coordinator The City’s Emergency Management Coordinator will provide safety details, event updates and action items for the community in relation to an emergency event. They will work in tandem with the City’s PIO for fast, efficient and continuous updates to the City Manager, City Council and community regarding emergency-related items. Beach Emergency Communications & Media Relations If an emergency situation occurs in the ocean at Hermosa Beach, the following communications process is recommended: Immediate communication of Incident to the following: HBFD, HBPD, City Manager, Mayor, PIO Establishing facts of the incident as soon as they are available o Obtain information from County Lifeguards o Utilize both LACoFD PIO and City PIO to provide talking points to first responders o City PIO to create media alert and coordinate with LACoFD PIO for consistency in messaging and confirmation of the facts o City PIO to work with City staff on dissemination of incident through Nixle Community Alert Service o City PIO to provide City staff with updates re: spokesperson responsibilities based upon staff available (IE. Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division Capt. Kyle Daniels, HBFD Chief David Lantzer, etc.) PIO to provide details, talking points, facts to spokesperson If emergency is shark related, notify Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB to speak as third-party expert for fact-based insights on emergency Page 800 of 862 5 Critical Issues Communications Protocol Hermosa Beach has a number of critical issues that have the potential to divide the community. In order to dispel rumors and disrupt misinformation from reaching the public, the proper channels of communication need to be effectively utilized and the City’s key messages must reach the press in a timely manner. Knowing this, the City’s PIO has worked alongside the City Manager and the Council’s Communications Subcommittee (Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem) to create the following: Identification of critical issues Communications protocol surrounding issues Key messages regarding issues Opportunity for Elected Officials / City Leadership quotes on issues Critical Issues We have identified the following as critical issues within the community that should have a communications protocol when these items are raised. This list is a current point of reference; items will be reviewed throughout the year and additional items will be added to the list should they arise. Pet Ordinances Sewer Fees Parking / Tickets Meters Hotels Bars / Downtown Nightlife PCH / Aviation Ocean Accidents / Fishing / Shark Attacks Eminent Domain Communications Protocol With critical issues, timing is of the utmost importance for response to media and the community. We recommend that following protocol based upon the various ways that an issue comes into the spotlight within the community. City Council Meetings Should Council arrive at a decision that greatly impacts the greater community, or concludes with a decision that has been a longstanding issue and/or debate within the community, the following steps should be taken post-meeting: City Manager to provide overview of Council Decision to PIO Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem to issue quotes via email as soon as possible to PIO Page 801 of 862 6 The PIO shall then use discretion to advise City Manager and Communications Subcommittee of the following: Provide a statement to the press and not issue a press release Draft a press release, and utilize it for media and community relations (via website, Nixle, etc.) Distribute communications and monitor media for feedback / errors in news reporting Report results/feedback to City Manager and Communications Subcommittee; PIO to suggest follow up items / strategy (if needed). This could include tactics such as media deskside briefings on topics, community presentations, community advertisements, mailers, etc. City Hearings The City Manager, Council Communications Subcommittee and the PIO have agreed that additional efforts / budgets should be allocated for increased awareness for Public Hearings / Council meetings. Once the date of the hearing has been determined, the PIO will create advertisements on behalf of the City and submit to the local newspapers (The Beach Reporter, Easy Reader) at least two weeks prior to the hearing. “Hot Buttons” – Animals, Taxes & Hotels PIO to draft statement and / or press release for approval by City Manager & Communications Subcommittee that includes the following: History / Facts Surrounding Issues City Council Vote on Issue Quotes from Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Quotes from City Staff Involved with CC Recommendation (I.e. City Manger, Police Chief, Fire Chief, etc.) Next steps on issue Who to contact for additional information PIO to monitor story and suggest to City Manager and Communications Subcommittee if additional resources / programs need to be applied to issue (IE. Host community presentation, more proactive/educational press outreach) Crisis Situations Use established protocol and community resources including: Police Chief Fire Chief City Manager Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Local Experts (Dr. Chris Lowe / Shark Attacks) Page 802 of 862 7 COMMUNICATIONS ASSETS The City has a number of channels in which to engage the general community. Below is a snapshot of the City’s Communications assets, and how they will be utilized throughout the year. The items in red are new initiatives we will launch in 2015. Items listed in red will be added within the upcoming year. Page 803 of 862 8 COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS The PIO is to submit quarterly reports to the City Manager and City Council. These reports will include the following: Stories covered within each category of our “news pillars” of the Communications Matrix Snapshot of headlines & analysis of coverage from local papers Opportunities / Quarterly Planning for City Communications in the upcoming Quarter The delivery deadlines of these reports are included below: Q1 (Jan. – March 2015) Due Friday, April 3 Q2 (Apr. – June 2015) Due Friday, July 10 Q3 (July – Sept. 2015) Due Friday, Oct. 9 Q4 (Oct. – Dec. 2015) Due Friday, Jan. 8 ### Page 804 of 862 General Business - Management Profiles - Personnel Hires - Events / Partnerships Business Growth - Hotel (s) News - Business News: Skechers Announcement Business-‐Friendly - Free Parking Pilot Program - Economic Dev. Office / Business Resources Downtown Core Development South Park: Upgrade PCH / AviaBon Mobility Plan Support for Top Quality Schools Sewer Replacement Program Capital Improvement Program City FaciliBes Master Plan General Plan - ‘15 Event Schedule - Community Awareness / AMendance Green Business RecogniBon Program Municipal Carbon Neutral AcBon Plan - 2020 Messaging / ExecuQon Awards / RecogniBon: - Submission of City efforts to various award programs ConQnue to work with City staff, Chief Papa and Chief Lantzer for coordinated efforts for items including: HBPD Alcohol Awareness campaign with LA Kings July 4th BHS Underage Drinking Symposium HBFD Pier Fishing CommunicaQons Safety Brochure/ Community Partnerships March 2015 ElecBon - ProacQve factual press outreach and community materials for elecQon dates, items on ballot, etc. - Press release s - Final City PresentaQon of EIR, HIA & CBA Reports STRATEGY NEWS PILLARS TACTICS Environmental Sustainability / Consciousness Public Safety Proposed Oil Project / CommunicaBons Business & Economic Development City Policy Proactively create and distribute news that supports the key pillars of the City’s Strategic Plan, short and long-term goals, as well as the mission of Hermosa Beach to be financially and environmentally responsible, govern the community, and provide first-class services in a friendly manner through valued employees and volunteers. MEDIA RELATIONS MATRIX CelebraBon of Beach Lifestyle / Culture City Assets - SpeakUp, Hermosa! City Events - Special Olympics Host Town - Summer Concert Series Community Partners / AcBviBes - Chamber of Commerce - Beach CiQes Health District - Local Businesses - Neighboring Beach CiQes - Independent event producers hosQng events in the City The media relaQons matrix details the flow of important communicaQons items for the City and provides a snapshot detailing how all of the press materials and news items delivered by the City ladder up to achieving the strategic goals with public relaQons efforts. Page 805 of 862 1 Public Information & Communications Plan OVERVIEW The communications plan for the City of Hermosa Beach is designed to cover six five core topics, as defined by the City of Hermosa Beach’s Strategic Plan and are designated as “news pillars” within the City’s communications matrix. These include: City Policy Business & Economic Development Environmental Sustainability / Consciousness Public Safety Proposed E&B Oil Drilling & Production Project Communications Celebration of Beach Lifestyle / Culture Within each “news pillar” a top-line designation of important story angles / community updates are identified that need to be communicated by the City throughout 2015. This document is considered a “working document” and will be updated throughout the yearas needed. See attached Communications Matrix for reference; snapshot included below. Media Relations Matrix The media relations matrix details the flow of important communicati on items for the City and provides a snapshot detailing Formatted: Left: 0.75", Right: 0.75", Header distancefrom edge: 1.1" Formatted: Font: Century Gothic, Bold, Italic Page 806 of 862 2 how all the press materials and news items delivered by the City ladder up to achieving the strategic goals with public relations efforts. Strategy Proactively create and distribute news that supports the key pillars of the City’s Strategic Plan, short and long-term goals, as well as the mission of Hermosa Beach to be financially and environmentally responsible, govern the community, and provide first-class services in a friendly manner through valued employees and volunteers. News Pillars City Policy Business & Economic Development Environmental Sustainability / Consciousness Public Safety Celebration of Beach Lifestyle / Culture Tactics Downtown Core Development General Business General Plan Alcohol Awareness SpeakUp, Hermosa PCH/ Aviation Mobility Plan Business Growth Green Business Recognition Program July 4th City Events Support for Top Quality Schools Business Friendly Awards & Recognition Underage drinking Community Partners / Activities Capital Improvement Program Community partnerships Civic Facilities Master Plan Topics identified by Police Chief COMMUNICATIONS POLICIES The City has a defined set of Communications policies in place, which are included in the Communications plan. Additionally, the plan has been updated to identify critical issues within the community and established the proper way to communicate on behalf of City Hall in a timely and efficient manner. This is included in our current communications plan. City Departments Communications Protocol An overview of the communications protocol for all City departments is detailed within the following pages. City of Hermosa Beach p. 2 Hermosa Beach Police Department p. 3 Hermosa BeachLos Angeles County Fire Department p. 34 Page 807 of 862 3 Critical Issues & City Response p. 45 City Communications Assets p. 67 Reports p. 8 City of Hermosa Beach Communications Protocol According to the City’s Strategic Plan and Code of Conduct adopted by City Council in 2013, the City and addresses dealing with information requests, commission communication, created the protocols, or and Operating Guidelines, for streamlining communications and other items related to the management of the council. Important operating protocols in relations to news managed and distributed by the City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) include the following: Protocol 3: Citizen Service Request Referred to City Manager/City Department Head; Council members to share expectations of further communications on actions or City follow up Protocol 5: Communications – Staff & Council City Manager will share the same information at the same time with all Councilmembers. City Manager will use Council as a resource Protocol 9: New Ideas Contact City Manager Protocol 11: Spokesperson Official communication (including press release) coordinated through Public Information Officer; tested by Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor and City Manager reflect the City Policy. City Manager retains final approval authority. Hermosa Beach Police Department Communications Protocol The City’s communications protocol for the Police Department includes the following: HbPD staffPIO will draft all press materials, with the Chief to determine use on what information to share, of the City’s PIO for editing purposes and/or media distribution. Page 808 of 862 4 The Chief and City Manager will approve all media materials, and the City’s Police Staff and/or the City’s PIO will distribute the news to City Council, and the City Manager, and the City’s internal Communications team in the City Manager’s Office prior to press distribution.re Spokespersons for the HbPD include: Chief of Police Sharon Papa Captains Milton McKinnon Police Officer PIOs Lt. Tom Thompson Lt. Garth Gaines Sergeant Robert Higgins Hermosa BeachLos Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) Communications Protocol The City’s communications protocol for the Fire Department includes the following: HBFD staffCity’s PIO and LACoFD PIO will work together to draft all press materials, with the Chief City Manager to determine use of the City’s PIO for editing purposes and/or media distribution. Spokespersons for the HBFD include: City Manager Assistant BattalioFiren Chief Chief David Lantzer Capt. Mike Garofano Erin Concas, Emergency Management Coordinator If an emergency situation occurs, the following communications process is recommended: Immediate communication of Incident to the following: LACoFD, HbPD, City Manager, Mayor, PIO Establishing facts of the incident as soon as they are available o Obtain information from LACoFD Fire and Lifeguards o Utilize both LACoFD PIO and City PIO to provide talking points to first responders o City PIO to create media alert and coordinate with LACoFD PIO for consistency in messaging and confirmation of the facts o City PIO to work with City staff on dissemination of incident through Alert Southbay Community Alert Service o City PIO to provide City staff with updates re: spokesperson responsibilities based upon staff available (IE. Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division, etc.) Page 809 of 862 5 PIO to provide details, talking points, facts to spokesperson If emergency is shark related, notify Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB to speak as third-party expert for fact-based insights on emergency The City’s Emergency Management Coordinator will provide safety details, event updates and action items for the community in relation to an emergency event. They will work in tandem with the City’s PIO for fast, efficient and continuous updates to the City Manager, City Council and community regarding emergency-related items. Beach Emergency Communications & Media Relations If an emergency situation occurs in the ocean at Hermosa Beach, the following communications process is recommended: Immediate communication of Incident to the following: HBFDLACoFD, HbBPD, City Manager, Mayor, PIO Establishing facts of the incident as soon as they are available o Obtain information from County Lifeguards o Utilize both LACoFD PIO and City PIO to provide talking points to first responders o City PIO to create media alert and coordinate with LACoFD PIO for consistency in messaging and confirmation of the facts o City PIO to work with City staff on dissemination of incident through Nixle Alert Southbay Community Alert Service o City PIO to provide City staff with updates re: spokesperson responsibilities based upon staff available (IE. Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division Capt. Kyle Daniels, HBFD Chief David Lantzer, etc.) PIO to provide details, talking points, facts to spokesperson If emergency is shark related, notify Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB to speak as third-party expert for fact-based insights on emergency Critical Issues Communications Protocol Hermosa Beach has a number of critical issues that have the potential to divide the community. In order to dispel rumors and disrupt misinformation from reaching the public, the proper channels of communication need to be effectively utilized and the City’s key messages must reach the press in a timely manner. Knowing this, the City’s PIO has worked alongside the City Manager and the Council’s Communications Subcommittee (Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem) to create the following: Identification of critical issues Communications protocol surrounding issues Page 810 of 862 6 Key messages regarding issues Opportunity for Elected Officials / City Leadership quotes on issues Critical Issues We have identified the following as critical issues within the community that should have a communications protocol when these items are raised. This list is a current point of reference; items will be reviewed throughout the year and additional items will be added to the list should they arise. Pet Ordinances Sewer Fees Parking / Tickets / Meters Hotels Bars / Downtown Nightlife /Pier Plaza PCH / / Aviation Ocean Accidents / Fishing / Shark Attacks Eminent Domain Communications Protocol With critical issues, timing is of the utmost importance for response to media and the community. We recommend that following protocol based upon the various ways that an issue comes into the spotlight within the community. City Council Meetings Should Council arrive at a decision that greatly impacts the greater community, or concludes with a decision that has been a longstanding issue and/or debate within the community, the following steps should be taken post-meeting: City Manager to provide overview of Council Decision to PIO Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem to issue quotes via email as soon as possible to PIO The PIO shall then use discretion to advise City Manager and Communications Subcommittee of the following: Provide a statement to the press and not issue a press release Draft a press release, and utilize it for media and community relations (via website, social media, NixleAlert Southbay, etc.) Distribute communications and monitor media for feedback / errors in news reporting Report results/feedback to City Manager and Communications Subcommittee; PIO to suggest follow-up items / strategy (if needed). This could include tactics Page 811 of 862 7 such as media deskside briefings on topics, community presentations, community advertisements, mailers, etc. Individual City Council members should refrain from direct contact with media prior to or following a City Council decision. Members may direct inquiries to the recorded meeting video, meeting minutes, or PIO. City Hearings The City Manager, Council Communications Subcommittee and the PIO have agreed that additional efforts / budgets should be allocated for increased awareness for Public Hearings / Council meetings. Once the date of the hearing has been determined, the PIO will create advertisements on behalf of the City and submit them to the local newspapers (The Beach Reporter, Easy Reader) at least two weeks prior to the hearing. “Hot Buttons” – Animals, Taxes & Hotels PIO to draft statement and / or press release for approval by City Manager & Communications Subcommittee that includes the following: History / Facts Surrounding Issues City Council Vote on Issue Quotes from Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Quotes from City Staff Involved with CC Recommendation (I.e. City MangerManager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, etc.) Next steps on issue Who to contact for additional information PIO to monitor the story and suggest to City Manager and Communications Subcommittee if additional resources / programs need to be applied to issue (IE. Host community presentation, more proactive/educational press outreach) Crisis Situations Use established protocol and community resources including: Police Chief Fire Chief City Manager Mayor / Mayor Pro Tem Local Experts or Partners (Dr. Chris Lowe / Shark Attacks)(as determined by PIO / City Manager) Page 812 of 862 8 Media Response To ensure accuracy and timely responses, all official communications in response to media inquiries, including dealing with general interview and information requests, commission communication and other items related to the management of the City and cCouncil, are to be reviewed by and distributed through the PIO. Any inquiries directed to, or received by City staff, will be immediately forwarded to the City’s PIO. While individual City Councilmembers are not prohibited from speaking directly with media, communication regarding upcoming Council items, recently past City Council actions, or operational issues should be directed to the City’s PIO for impartiality, clarity, and consistency. Letters of Support or Opposition The City may, from time to time, receive a request for a letter expressing its positions on legislation, partner agency actions, or issues of community interest. Where timing allows, these items shall be brought to City Council for approval. Where insufficient led time exists, the Mayor and City Manager may use their judgement based on prior City Council actions and/or the established goals or Plan Hermosa, the city’s adopted General Plan. Individual City Council members may author letters of support or opposition on their own letterhead, but shall not use the official letterhead of the City. COMMUNICATIONS ASSETS The City has a number of channels in which to engage the general community. Below is a snapshot of the City’s Communications assets, and how they will be utilized. City of Hermosa Beach- Communication Assets Speak Up! Engagement Portal Cable Access eNews Communications Alert Southbay Social Media Website Resident surveys City meetings Bi-monthly e-newsletter HbPD communications Facebook HbPD General Plan Policy feedback Local business spotlights and advertising Community meeting updates Emergency management communications Facebook City of Hermosa Beach Emergency Preparedness Community discussions Community engagement/ Press release/ News updates City Manager news/ urgent Instagram HbPD City news/ upcoming Page 813 of 862 9 events community updates (i.e. storm related info, sandbags, etc.) events Join discussions centered on local projects and programs Distinguished speakers/ panels City Council Policy Items/News Brief Instagram City of Hermosa Beach Link to sign up for e- notifications City Hall infomercials and blog type programs Updates on critical issues /media coverage and/or facts relating to issues X City of Hermosa Beach COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS The PIO is to submit quarterly reports to the City Manager and City Council. These reports will include the following: Stories covered within each category of our “news pillars” of the Communications Matrix Snapshot of headlines & analysis of coverage from local papers Opportunities / Quarterly Planning for City Communications in the upcoming Quarter The delivery deadlines of these reports are included below: Q1 (Jan. – March 2015) Due Friday, April 3 Q2 (Apr. – June 2015) Due Friday, July 10 Q3 (July – Sept. 2015) Due Friday, Oct. 9 Q4 (Oct. – Dec. 2015) Due Friday, Jan. 8 ### Formatted: Font color: Text 1 Page 814 of 862 CITY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN AND PROTOCOLS UPDATE City of Hermosa Beach Page 815 of 862 Background •March 14, 2015 –City Council adopted a City Communications Plan; •March 19-20, 2016 -City Council developed its Strategic Plan Leader’s Guide with Communications Protocols; •In 2021 -Staff formed an internal communications team; and •June 1, 2024 –City Council reviewed the communications plan and protocols at its annual retreat and provided update direction to staff. Page 816 of 862 Discussion •Press Releases are used for official communication on significant Council decision or critical topics. City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) works with the City Manager on the City’s key messages. •Press releases are reviewed by Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem prior to distribution. •At the June 1st City Council retreat,staff explained that the practice of reviewing draft press releases with elected officials is unique and that in most cities, press releases are handled entirely by staff, with elected officials reviewing and approving only quotes attributed to them. •After deliberation, a majority of Councilmembers agreed that a staff-driven press release process would provide clearer, more cohesive, and timely communications. Press Releases Page 817 of 862 Discussion •The majority of Council agreed that is generally inadvisable for individual City Councilmembers to speak directly with media regarding items on upcoming Council agendas or recently passed City Council actions. •The PIO and City Manager will handle these inquires to ensure City Council actions are conveyed clearly and accurately. •When timing permits, letters shall be brought before the City Council for approval. •If time constraints exist, the Mayor and City Manager may use their discretion based on prior City Council actions, established City goals, or Plan Hermosa, the City’s adopted General Plan. Media Response Letters of Opposition or Support Page 818 of 862 Recommendation Staff recommends City Council review and approve modifications to the Public Information and Communications Plan based on City Council’s discussion and direction provided at its June 1, 2024 retreat. Page 819 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-034 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (City Manager Suja Lowenthal) Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Designate a voting delegate and an alternate for the League of California Cities General Assembly taking place on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center; and 2. Provide direction to the voting delegate and alternate regarding the City’s position on the League of California Cities General Assembly Resolution (Attachment 2). Executive Summary: It is customary for City Council to designate a voting delegate and alternate each year through a formal Council action in anticipation of the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. In order to vote on any matter during the annual business meeting, City Council must designate a voting delegate and alternate to represent the City’s position. This year, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) received one resolution to be considered at the annual conference. Additional petitioned resolutions may still be introduced during the conference, and if qualified, would be considered by the General Assembly. Background: The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2024. Each year, the conference includes an annual business meeting, where the Cal Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish policy. Cal Cities’ bylaws stipulate that each city is entitled to one vote on matters affecting municipal or Cal Cities policy. Therefore, in order to vote at the annual business meeting, Cal Cities has requested cities to designate by City Council approval a voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent their respective cities. In addition, proof of designation, which reflects the action taken by Council, is required. Analysis: Page 820 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 Policy development is a vital and ongoing process within Cal Cities. The principal means for deciding policy on the important issues facing cities is through Cal Cities’ eight standing Policy Committees and the Board of Directors. The process allows timely consideration of issues in a changing environment and assures city officials the opportunity to both initiate and influence policy decisions. Annual conference resolutions constitute an additional way to develop Cal Cities policy and help guide cities and Cal Cities in its efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness, and vitality of local government in California. This year, there is only one resolution for consideration by the League’s membership. A summary of this resolution is provided below. A full description and formal analysis of the resolution by League staff and the respective sponsors can be found in the Annual Conference Resolutions Packet (Attachment 2). 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LAWS THAT ENSURE THAT “WHAT APPLIES TO ONE, APPLIES TO ALL” IN THE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AT ALL LEVELS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA The policy proposal states that the League of California Cities shall call upon the Governor of the State of California and the elected members of the California Legislature, including all members of the Senate and Assembly to adopt the following policy: “The California State Legislature shall not enact, and the Governor shall not sign into law, any law or regulation that applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate. This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” This resolution states that examples of the California Legislature imposing rules limiting authority or regulating the conduct of local municipal officials that do not also apply to elected officials of the State of California include, but are not limited to: The Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code, Chapter 9, §§ 54950 et seq.; “One-off” exemptions, in the form of Senate Bill No. 174, from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); Rules, in the form of Senate Bill No. 1439, amending the Political Reform Act (the “Act”); and Rules, in the form of Assembly Bill No. 571, that apply to city and county candidates for local elected office, but not to candidates for state-wide office. Page 821 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Mayor Dean Francois, currently registered for the Cal Cities Annual Conference, and the current alternate is Mayor Pro Tem Rob Saemann. However, any Councilmember may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting. The voting delegate form must be submitted to Cal Cities through the online portal by Wednesday, September 25, 2024. 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 4. A leader and partner in the region. Policies: 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. 4.3 Collaboration with Adjacent Jurisdictions. Maintain strong collaborative relationships with adjacent jurisdictions and work together on projects of mutual interest and concern. Fiscal Impact: The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center from October 16 to 18, 2024. Attendance is approved and funds are appropriated in in the adopted FY 2024–2025 Budget for conference travel and related expenses. Attachments: 1. 2024 Voting Delegate Information Packet 2. 2024 Resolutions Packet Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Viki Copeland, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Patrick Donegan, City Attorney Reviewed by: Angela Crespi, Deputy City Manager Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager Page 822 of 862 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 16-18, 2024 Long Beach Convention Center Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. Taking place on Oct. 18, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions. To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official. Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city’s voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone. Following council action, please submit your city’s delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 25. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form. Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre-conference communications with voting delegates. Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website. Council Action Advised by September 25, 2024 Page 823 of 862 For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly. Please view Cal Cities’ event and meeting policy in advance of the conference. Transferring Voting Card to Non-Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official. Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate. The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be closed during roll calls and voting. The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo. Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city’s voting delegate and alternates. Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday, Sept. 25. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at zseals@calcities.org. Attachments: • General Assembly Voting Guidelines • Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly Page 824 of 862 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org General Assembly Voting Guidelines 1. One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy. 2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates; these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee. 3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly. 4. Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates (or alternates), and who have picked up their city’s voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution. 5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate. 6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate. 7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly. Page 825 of 862 Sixty days before the Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit policy proposals on issues of importance to cities. The resolution must have the concurrence of at least five additional member cities or individual members. How it works: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly General Assembly General Resolutions Policy Committees Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control. The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work. The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. The petition must be signed by voting delegates from 10% of member cities, and submitted to the Cal Cities President at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Petitioned Resolutions The Cal Cities President assigns general resolutions to policy committees where members review, debate, and recommend positions for each policy proposal. Recommendations are forwarded to the Resolutions Committee. Who’s who The Resolutions Committee includes representatives from each Cal Cities diversity caucus, regional division, municipal department, and policy committee, as well as individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. Voting delegates are appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. The General Assembly is a meeting of the collective body of all voting delegates —one from every member city. Seven policy committees meet throughout the year to review and recommend positions to take on bills and regulatory proposals. Policy committees include members from each Cal Cities diversity caucus, regional division, and municipal department, as well as individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also considered at this meeting. Cal Cities policy development is a member-informed process, grounded in the voices and experiences of city officials throughout the state. For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo Resolutions Committee The Resolutions Committee considers all resolutions. General Resolutions approved1 by either a policy committee or the Resolutions Committee are next considered by the General Assembly. General resolutions not approved, or referred for further study by both a policy committee and the Resolutions Committee do not go to the General Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions are considered by the General Assembly, unless disqualified.2 During the Annual Conference and Expo 1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f). Page 826 of 862 2023-2024 CAL CITIES OFFICERS President Daniel T. Parra Mayor Fowler First Vice President Lynne Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Cucamonga Second Vice President Gabe Quinto Council Member, El Cerrito Immediate Past President Ali Sajjad Taj Mayor Pro Tem, Artesia Executive Director and CEO Carolyn M. Coleman 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 28, 2024 TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Managers, and City Clerks RE: Cal Cities 2024 Resolution Packet Sixty days before the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit resolutions on issues of importance to cities. This year, Cal Cities received one resolution by the Aug. 17 deadline. The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, supporting letters from city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process. We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a city position so your voting delegate can represent your city’s position on the resolution. Voting Delegates: City councils must appoint a voting delegate to vote during the General Assembly. Each city may also appoint up to two alternate delegates. If your city has not already done so, please appoint your voting delegate by Sept. 25. The voting delegate packet contains more information. The Cal Cities 2024 General Assembly will be held Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Long Beach Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo. For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals. Page 827 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Page 828 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Information on 2024 Resolutions Process Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference) Per the Cal Cities bylaws, the Cal Cities President has referred the submitted resolution to the Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee. The committee will meet on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. via Zoom to review the resolution and make a recommendation that will be sent to the Resolutions Committee. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Register for the meeting here. A list of recommendations the policy committee may make during its meeting are on page three of this packet. Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee. The Resolutions Committee consists of one representative from each of Cal Cities caucuses, departments, divisions, and policy committees, as well as up to ten additional appointments made by the Cal Cities President. A public comment period will be held during the meeting. Refer to the onsite conference program for the location. A list of recommendations the Resolutions Committee may make during its meeting are on page three of this packet. Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. to consider any qualified resolutions. To vote during the General Assembly, voting delegates must have checked-in at the voting delegate booth. Conference attendees will receive materials for the General Assembly on the evening of Oct. 17. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page four of this packet. Petitioned Resolutions (during conference) The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. To initiate a petitioned resolution, voting delegates from 10% of member cities must sign the petition. The resolution and signatures are due at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Voting delegates who have checked-in at the voting delegate booth can receive more information on petitioned resolutions at the booth onsite. 1Page 829 of 862 Sixty days before the Annual Conference and Expo, Cal Cities members may submit policy proposals on issues of importance to cities. The resolution must have the concurrence of at least five additional member cities or individual members. How it works: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly General Assembly General Resolutions Policy Committees Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities’ advocacy to promote local decision-making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control. The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here’s how resolutions and the General Assembly work. The petitioned resolution is an alternate method to introduce policy proposals during the annual conference. The petition must be signed by voting delegates from 10% of member cities, and submitted to the Cal Cities President at least 24 hours before the beginning of the General Assembly. Petitioned Resolutions The Cal Cities President assigns general resolutions to policy committees where members review, debate, and recommend positions for each policy proposal. Recommendations are forwarded to the Resolutions Committee. Who’s who The Resolutions Committee includes representatives from each Cal Cities diversity caucus, regional division, municipal department, and policy committee, as well as individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. Voting delegates are appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. The General Assembly is a meeting of the collective body of all voting delegates —one from every member city. Seven policy committees meet throughout the year to review and recommend positions to take on bills and regulatory proposals. Policy committees include members from each Cal Cities diversity caucus, regional division, and municipal department, as well as individuals appointed by the Cal Cities president. During the General Assembly, voting delegates debate and consider general and petitioned resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions Committee. Potential Cal Cities bylaws amendments are also considered at this meeting. Cal Cities policy development is a member-informed process, grounded in the voices and experiences of city officials throughout the state. For more information visit www.calcities.org/general-assembly Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo Resolutions Committee The Resolutions Committee considers all resolutions. General Resolutions approved1 by either a policy committee or the Resolutions Committee are next considered by the General Assembly. General resolutions not approved, or referred for further study by both a policy committee and the Resolutions Committee do not go to the General Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions are considered by the General Assembly, unless disqualified.2 During the Annual Conference and Expo 1 The Resolution Committee can amend a general resolution prior to sending it to the General Assembly. 2 Petitioned Resolutions may be disqualified by the Resolutions Committee according to Cal Cities Bylaws Article VI. Sec. 5(f). 2Page 830 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Policy Committee and Resolutions Committee Actions The submitted resolution will be heard by the policy committee to which it was assigned, and the Resolutions Committee. The below table shows what recommendations these bodies may make on the resolution. Policy Committee Actions Resolutions Committee Actions Approve Approve Disapprove* Disapprove* No Action No Action Amend and approve Amend and approve Refer to appropriate policy committee for further study* Approve as amended Refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for further study* Refer to appropriate policy committee for further study* Refer as amended to appropriate policy committee for further study* Approve with additional amendment(s) Additional amendments and refer to appropriate policy committee for further study* *If a resolution is disapproved or referred for further study by all policy committees to which it is assigned and the Resolutions Committee, it will not proceed to the General Assembly. 3Page 831 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet General Assembly Voting and Discussion Procedures Discussion Procedures: Discussion procedures during the General Assembly are guided by two calendars: the Consent Calendar and the Regular Calendar. As seen below, resolutions are calendared by the recommendations they receive from policy committees and the Resolutions Committee. For General Resolutions: Policy Committee Recommendation Resolutions Committee Recommendation Calendar Approve Approve Consent Calendar Approve Disapprove or refer Regular Calendar Disapprove or refer Approve Regular Calendar Disapprove or refer Disapprove or refer Does not proceed to General Assembly For Petitioned Resolutions: Policy Committee Recommendation Resolutions Committee Action Calendar N/A Approve Regular Calendar Disapprove or Refer Regular Calendar Disqualified Does not proceed to General Assembly Items on the Consent Calendar will be presented as one motion during the General Assembly from the Resolutions Committee chair. Unless an item on the Consent Calendar is set aside by the majority of the General Assembly, a vote will be taken on the whole calendar. It an item is set aside, it will be opened for discussion, followed by a vote. Items on the Regular Calendar will be presented individually by the Resolutions Committee chair. After a recommendation is presented by the Resolutions Committee chair, the resolution will be opened for discussion by the General Assembly. A vote will take place following discussion. Voting Procedures: Per Cal Cities Bylaws Article XII, Sec. 2, all votes will be conducted by voice vote first. If the presiding official cannot determine the outcome a vote will be taken by an alternative method, typically a raise of voting cards by voting delegates. A roll call vote may be called for by delegates of ten percent or more of the General Assembly. 4Page 832 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet 2024 Resolution 1. Resolution on Fair and Equal Treatment of All Governmental Officials at All Levels submitted by City of Glendora • Letters of concurrence submitted by: i. April A. Verlato, Mayor, City of Arcadia ii. Robert Gonzales, Mayor, City of Azusa iii. Tim Hepburn, Mayor, City of La Verne iv. Bill Uphoff, Mayor, City of Lomita v. John M. Cruikshank, Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes • Referred to Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Policy Committee • Policy Committee Recommendation: • Resolutions Committee Recommendation: 5Page 833 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Resolution No. 1: Fair and Equal Treatment of All Governmental Officials at All Levels submitted by City of Glendora 6Page 834 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LAWS THAT ENSURE THAT “WHAT APPLIES TO ONE, APPLIES TO ALL” IN THE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AT ALL LEVELS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Source: City of Glendora Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials City Officials: April A. Verlato, Mayor, City of Arcadia; Robert Gonzales, Mayor, City of Azusa; Tim Hepburn, Mayor, City of La Verne; Bill Uphoff, Mayor, City of Lomita; John M. Cruikshank, Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Referred to: Governance, Transparency and Labor Relations Policy Committee WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the League of California Cities objects to the practice of the California Legislature of imposing rules limiting authority or regulating the conduct of local municipal officials that do not also apply to elected officials of the State of California; and WHEREAS, examples of such rules or regulations that apply to local city elected officials that do not otherwise apply to the elected officials of the State of California include, but are not limited to: California’s open meeting rules, codified in the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code, Chapter 9, §§ 54950 et seq., which purport to “declare[] that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly,” but which limits its application to “local agencies,” but not including elected officials of the State of California; Creating “one-off” exemptions, in the form of Senate Bill No. 174, from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) which purportedly requires all government agencies to consider the environmental consequences of their actions before approving plans and policies or committing to a course of action on a project in order to demolish and then rebuild State offices for the Governor and other State officials; 7Page 835 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Adopting rules, in the form of Senate Bill No. 1439, amending the Political Reform Act (the “Act”), by removing the exception for local elected officers from contribution limits requiring disqualification on development project decisions,” but not including elected officials of the State of California; Adopting rules, in the form of Assembly Bill No. 571, that apply to city and county candidates for local elected office, but not to candidates for state-wide office, including, but not limited to: prohibiting the making a contribution over the AB 571 limit to another candidate in jurisdictions subject to the AB 571; requiring a candidate that has qualified as a committee to establish a separate controlled committee and campaign bank account for each specific office; prohibiting a candidate from redesignating a committee for one election for another election. WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the League of California Cities now calls upon the Governor and the California Legislature to adopt a policy, practice, and procedure requiring, in their legislative activities, that “what applies to one applies to all.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED at the League General Assembly, assembled at the League Annual Conference on October 18, 2024 in Long Beach, California, that the League calls upon the Governor of the State of California and the elected members of the California Legislature, including all members of the Senate and Assembly to adopt the following policy: “The California State Legislature shall not enact, and the Governor shall not sign into law, any law or regulation that applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate. This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” 8Page 836 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Resolution No. 1: Letters of Concurrence 9Page 837 of 862 July 10, 2024 The City Council of Glendora is proposing the following resolution for consideration at the California League of Cities annual conference on October 18, 2024 Proposed Resolution: (“To ensure fairness and equal treatment for all government officials in California”) “The California State Legislature shall not enact, and the Governor shall not approve, any law or regulation that applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate. This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” The following five city council members are in concurrence with their letters of support (attached): ✓Mayor John Cruikshank, City of Rancho Palos Verdes ✓Mayor Bill Uphoff, City of Lomita ✓Mayor Robert Gonzales, City of Azusa ✓Mayor April Verlato, City of Arcadia ✓Mayor Tim Hepburn, City of La Verne Please confirm receipt of this request. Sincerely, Michael Allawos Council Member City of Glendora 10Page 838 of 862 11Page 839 of 862 12Page 840 of 862 13Page 841 of 862 14Page 842 of 862 15Page 843 of 862 2024 Resolutions Packet Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis 16Page 844 of 862 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Johnnie Pina, Legislative Affairs, Lobbyist Committee: Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Summary: This Resolution states that the League of California Cities shall call upon the Governor of the State of California and the elected members of the California Legislature, including all members of the Senate and Assembly to adopt the following policy: “The California State Legislature shall not enact, and the Governor shall not sign into law, any law or regulation that applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate. This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” Background: This resolution states that examples of the California Legislature imposing rules limiting authority or regulating the conduct of local municipal officials that do not also apply to elected officials of the State of California include, but are not limited to: •California’s open meeting rules, codified in the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code, Chapter 9, §§ 54950 et seq.; •“One-off” exemptions, in the form of Senate Bill No. 174, from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); •Rules, in the form of Senate Bill No. 1439, amending the Political ReformAct (the “Act”); and •Rules, in the form of Assembly Bill No. 571, that apply to city and county candidates for local elected office, but not to candidates for state-wide office. Ralph M. Brown Act The California Attorney General’s (AG) Office defines The Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act) as what governs meetings conducted by local legislative bodies, such as boards of supervisors, city councils and school boards. The AG’s office states the Act represents the Legislature’s determination of how the balance should be struck between public access to meetings of multi-member public bodies on the one hand and the need for confidential candor, debate, and information gathering on the other. The Ralph M. Brown Act governs local agencies, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act covers all state boards and commissions, and Government code 17Page 845 of 862 9027 governs the state Legislature. The California Constitution also mandates open meetings for state agencies, boards, and commissions. Specifically, the Constitution requires that each local agency comply with the Brown Act (Article I, section 3(b)(7)): and that the proceedings of each house of the Legislature be open and public (with exceptions for employment matters; matters affecting security; confer with legal counsel; and to meet as a caucus (Article IV, section 7). Although fairly detailed requirements apply to state agencies and other state bodies, they do not apply to the Legislature. The Legislature has Constitutional authority to adopt rules for its proceedings that are consistent with the requirement that the proceedings of each house and the committees be open and public. Another notable difference between the Legislature and a city council is the ability for Legislators to have a caucus to discuss a bill, express how they will vote, and to count votes. This is not allowed under the Brown Act. One other difference is that the laws governing teleconferencing for members of the state Legislature is far less flexible than it is for local bodies. However, state agencies have more flexibility than locals in that regard. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) The Resolution cites the Legislature's action in exempting from CEQA the reconstruction of the State Capitol Annex building. The State Legislature enacted the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in 1970, establishing it as a public disclosure law for the environmental review of discretionary projects and a process for mitigating or avoiding potential environmental impacts. SB 174 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 74, Statutes of 2024 was signed into law July 2, 2024. This bill exempts the work performed under the State Capitol Building Annex Act of 2016 from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In this example the Legislature exempted themselves as not being considered a “public agency,” “state agency,” or “lead agency” under CEQA. A lead agency under CEQA is the public agency that has the principal responsibility for carrying out or approving a project that is subject to CEQA. Over the years, the Legislature has also created many CEQA exceptions and exemptions for local projects involving local agencies as well. The Political Reform Act (PRA) - Senate Bill No. 1439 SB 1439 (Glazer) Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 848, Statutes of 2022 amends section 84308 and is aimed at preventing "pay-to-play" practices, in part by prohibiting parties, participants, and their respective agents in a 18Page 846 of 862 proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use from contributing more than $250 to an officer of an agency during a 12 month period. When the Levine Act was first enacted in 1982, Section 84308 applied to appointed members of boards and commissions who were running for elective office. SB 1439 expended this law to now apply to local elected officials. Since it is focused on permits and licenses, it now applies to State agencies and local agencies that approve permits and licenses. Section 84308 does not apply to the Legislature or the Courts. It is important to note that unlike local governments, neither issue permits and licenses. The Political Reform Act (PRA) - Assembly Bill No. 571 AB 571 (Mullin) Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 556, Statutes of 2019 established default campaign contribution limits for county and city office at the same level as the limit on contributions from individuals to candidates for Senate and Assembly, effective January 1, 2021. This bill permitted a county or city to establish its own contribution limits, which would prevail over these default limits. The Resolution cites AB 571 as an example of treating cities differently than the State. The Fair Political Practices Commission clarifies in their AB 571 fact sheet that under AB 571 a city may elect to have "no" contribution limit in which case the state contribution limit will not apply as a default for that jurisdiction. A city or county can set contribution limits higher than the default state limit, AB 571 sets a default in line with contributions Assembly Members and Senators if a city or county is silent on contribution limits. Fiscal Impact: Unknown. Existing Cal Cities Policy: Mission Statement To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians. We Believe: • Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. • In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility. The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. The active participation of all city officials increases Cal Cities’ effectiveness. 19Page 847 of 862 • Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying. • Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations. Comments: Additional Examples The Legislature has passed and the Governor has signed many laws that apply to local governments and do not apply to the state or the state Legislature. This year AB 2561(McKinnor) was introduced, which requires local governments to present in a public meeting a detailed report about their vacancy rates and detailed information about their hiring practices. This is an attempt to address public sector vacancy rates. This bill does not apply to the state in a time when they are also dealing with high vacancy rates. Additionally, there were several bills that aim to amend the Levine Act, which now applies to local elected officials, to make changes to SB 1439, referenced previously in the analysis. None of the bills would amend the law to be applicable to Assembly Members or Senators. AB 817 (Pacheco), co-sponsored by Cal Cities tried to bring parity to the Brown Act by making the teleconference rules for state advisory bodies the same for local advisory bodies but the Legislature struck the bill down. Applying to elected officials or to the legislative body? Legislature or the State? The resolution also states, “… applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate.” This portion of the resolve clause is specifically speaking to local elected officials and State Assembly Members and Senators. However, many of the “where as” clauses are in reference to laws that apply to cities, the state and the Legislature as government agencies and not specifically to the elected officials on the governing bodies. For example, the Brown Act applies rules to the Legislative body and not the individual council member. Additionally, the city council as a whole is the lead agency under CEQA and not the individual council members. Inherent Powers of the Legislative Branch The resolution also states, “This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” It is unclear what inherent powers of the legislate branch under the California Constitution means in this context. The legislative branch does have the power 20Page 848 of 862 of preemption over cities and can state that a change in law is a matter of state wide concern. This allows the legislative branch to apply new laws or amend existing laws to apply to general law and charter cities. It seems like the last sentence of the resolve clause could negate the rest of the resolve clause if not clarified. Support: The following letters of concurrence were received: April A. Verlato, Mayor, City of Arcadia Robert Gonzales, Mayor, City of Azusa Tim Hepburn, Mayor, City of La Verne Bill Uphoff, Mayor, City of Lomita John M. Cruikshank, Mayor, City of Rancho Palos Verdes 21Page 849 of 862 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE City of Hermosa Beach Page 850 of 862 Background •The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference is scheduled for October 16th to 18th, 2024. •The conference includes an annual business meeting, where the Cal Cities membership considers and acts on resolutions that establish policy. •Cal Cities’ bylaws stipulate that each city is entitled to one vote on matters affecting municipal or Cal Cities policy. •In order to vote at the annual business meeting, Cal Cities requires cities to designate by City Council approval a voting delegate and up to two alternates as representatives. Page 851 of 862 Discussion •Policy development is a vital and ongoing process within Cal Cities. o The principal means for deciding policy on the important issues facing cities is through Cal Cities’ eight standing Policy Committees and the Board of Directors. o Annual conference resolutions are an additional way to develop policy and help guide cities and Cal Cities in its efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness, and vitality of local government in California. Page 852 of 862 Discussion •This year, there is only one resolution for consideration by the League’s membership: o A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LAWS THAT ENSURE THAT “WHAT APPLIES TO ONE, APPLIES TO ALL” IN THE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS AT ALL LEVELS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA •The policy proposal states that the League of California Cities shall call upon the Governor and the California Legislature to adopt the following policy: “The California State Legislature shall not enact, and the Governor shall not sign into law, any law or regulation that applies solely to elected officials of California cities and counties, unless such law or regulation also applies equally to members of the California State Assembly and Senate. This prohibition shall not apply to laws or regulations affecting the inherent powers of the legislative branch under the California Constitution.” Page 853 of 862 Recommendation •The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Mayor Dean Francois, currently registered for the Cal Cities Annual Conference, and the current alternate is Mayor Pro Tem Rob Saemann. •Any Councilmember may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting. •The voting delegate form must be submitted to Cal Cities through the online portal by Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Page 854 of 862 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: September 10, 2024 Staff Report No. 24-CMO-035 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information. The tentative future agenda provides a preliminary preview of topics planned for discussion at upcoming City Council meetings over a specified period, typically the next three months. The items listed in this document are "tentatively" scheduled, meaning they are subject to change and should not be considered final until the official agenda for each meeting is posted. This document is a work in progress and offers a glimpse into the City's priorities and planned discussions, allowing stakeholders to anticipate and prepare for potential topics of interest. Key Features of a Tentative Future Agenda Document: 1. Tentative Schedule: Each agenda item is assigned a tentative date, indicating when it is expected to be discussed. These dates are provisional and may be adjusted based on various factors. 2. Work in Progress: The document is continuously updated as new items emerge, priorities shift, or additional information becomes available. This flexibility ensures City Council can address the most pressing issues in a timely manner. 3. Transparency and Communication: By publishing a tentative future agenda, the City aims to maintain transparency with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. It helps the community stay informed about potential topics of discussion and provides an opportunity for public engagement and preparation. 4. Fluid Scheduling: The scheduling of agenda items is fluid until the official agenda for a specific City Council meeting is posted. Changes can occur due to various reasons, such as new developments, additional preparatory work required, or changes in workload or priority. Attachment: Tentative Future Agenda Items Page 855 of 862 September 3, 2024 Honorable Mayor and Members Regular Meeting of of the Hermosa Beach City Council September 10, 2024 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 @ 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, CLOSED SESSION REPORT, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE SERVICES AND MCCORMICK AMBULANCE 2024 SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2, 2024 AS CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR DAY AND UPDATE ON CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE TRANSITION CITY MANAGER REPORTS Public Works Director Update 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 July and August 2024 Finance Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of July 17, 2024 Interim Human Resources Manager Ongoing City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report for July and August 2024 City Treasurer Ongoing Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of July 17, 2024 Public Works Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of August 6, 2024 Community Resources Director Ongoing Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 17, 2024 Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Community Development Director Ongoing Approval of Long-Term Agreement Negotiations with Indivisible Arts for State of the Art Community Resources Staff Request Aug 28, 2024 Approval of 2025 Returning Impact Level III Events Community Resources Staff Request Aug 28, 2024 First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Civic Solutions for staff augmentation services Community Development Director Staff Request Aug 21, 2024 MUNICIPAL MATTERS Economic Development Strategy Progress Report Community Development Director Semi-Annual Approve Grant Agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Police Staff Request Sept 3, 2024 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing Page 856 of 862 2 OCTOBER 8, 2024 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION OCTOBER 8, 2024 @ 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, CLOSED SESSION REPORT, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS RECOGNIZING PLANNING COMMISSIONER MARIE RICE FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2024 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND OCTOBER 13, 2024 AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY CITY MANAGER REPORTS Public Works Director Update 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 Action minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of August 21, 2024 Interim Human Resources Manager Ongoing Los Angeles Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for August 2024 Emergency Management Coordinator Monthly Fourth Amendment to Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Willdan Engineering to Provide Staff Augmentation Community Development Staff Request Sept 3, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM MUNICIPAL MATTERS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024 SPECIAL MEETING CLOSED SESSION @ 5:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION: LIVING STREETS @ 7:00 P.M. Page 857 of 862 3 OCTOBER 22, 2024 @ 4:00 PM INTERVIEWS FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION OCTOBER 22, 2024 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION OCTOBER 22, 2024 @ 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, CLOSED SESSION REPORT, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS CITY MANAGER REPORTS Public Works Director Update 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 September 2024 Finance Director Ongoing City Treasurer’s Report and Cash Balance Report for September 2024 City Treasurer Ongoing Cancellation of Certain Checks City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of September 3, 2024 Community Resources Director Ongoing Approval of 2025 Returning Impact Level III Special Events Community Resources Director Staff Request Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 15, 2024 Community Development Director Ongoing Planning Commission Tentative Future Agenda Community Development Director Ongoing MUNICIPAL MATTERS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 STUDY SESSION PLACEHOLDER Page 858 of 862 4 NOVEMBER 12, 2024 @ 4:00 PM INTERVIEWS FOR LA COUNTY WEST VECTOR & VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD NOVEMBER 12, 2024 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION NOVEMBER 12, 2024 @ 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL, CLOSED SESSION REPORT, ANNOUNCEMENTS, APPROVAL OF AGENDA PRESENTATIONS CITY MANAGER REPORTS Public Works Director Update 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 Action minutes of the Civil Service Board Meeting of September 18, 2024 Interim Human Resources Manager Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting of October 1, 2024 Community Resources Director Ongoing Los Angeles Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for September 2024 Emergency Management Coordinator Monthly First Amendment to Contract for Pegasus Studios City Clerk Staff Request Aug 28, 2024 Maddy Act – List of Regular and Ongoing Board and Commission Appointive Terms that will Expire During 2025 Calendar Year City Clerk Staff Request Aug 28, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS – 6:30 PM Approval of 2025 New Special Events Community Resources Staff Request MUNICIPAL MATTERS Designation of a Maximum Amount of Fee Waivers for Special Events Held in 2025 Community Resources Staff Request Appointment of a Representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board City Clerk Two-Year Term FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 NO MEETING (DARK) Page 859 of 862 5 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 & 24, 2024 NO MEETINGS (DARK) PENDING STRATEGIC PLAN ITEMS STATUS / TENTATIVE MEETING DATE Beach Policy/Regulations (Continued from meeting of October 27, 2016) Community Resources Director This item will be addressed through the creation of the Volleyball Court Use Policy, to be reviewed by City Council in FY 2024-25 (tentative/date to be determined) Alternative Fuel Transportation Report, Nov. 2016 Environmental Analyst PENDING NEW ITEMS STATUS / TENTATIVE MEETING DATE Approval of the Municipal Lease Policy Initiated by: Staff Request Jun. 12, 2018 Community Resources Director Waiting on a building assessment of the Kiwanis Building, Rotary Building, and Lawn Bowling Club to determine the level of maintenance, repairs, and future upgrades that may be needed and required by the City. Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization) Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019 Public Works Director Council approved $25,000 in the FY 2023-2024 Budget to study the District rates and to consider creating a new supplemental district. The study will seek to address the annual operating deficit, so that no further subsidies from the General Fund or other discretionary funds would be required. The study should include District-related recommendations from the Parks Master Plan, thereby, shifting completion of the study to FY 2024-25. The study is anticipated to take approximately 4 to 6 months to complete pending staff availability. If council agrees to then advance the adjustment, it will need to go to a city-wide ballot in compliance with Proposition 218. 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 Page 860 of 862 6 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 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 City to provide events for the Mayor’s Pledge criteria 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 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 Consideration of Non-Profit Grant Program Initiated by: Council Direction March 9, 2022 Deputy City Manager Consideration of rules that would govern operation of off-sale alcohol establishments in downtown and consideration of queuing for on-sale alcohol establishments. (supported by Massey, Saemann and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction June 13, 2023 Community Development/Police Chief/Deputy City Manager Ordinance to be established to address items Review of Los Angeles Metro C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance (supported by Jackson, Detoy and Francois) Initiated by: Council Direction September 26, 2023 City Manager Information Item: Discussion Regarding the Creation of an Informal Civic Facilities Community Advisory Group (supported by Francois and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction February 27, 2024 City Manager This item will return to City Council when the community engagement process is expected to begin. Consideration of a Revocation Policy for Parking Permits Related to Short-Term Rental Violations Initiated by: Council Direction April 9, 2024 Community Development Director Consideration of a Letter of Support for AB 687 Initiated by: Council Direction April 9, 2024 Deputy City Manager Update the City Communications Plan Initiated by: Council Direction June 1, 2024 City Manager Consideration of City to cover initial cost to establish Tourism Improvement District (TID) to be reimbursed by Chamber of Commerce (supported by Detoy, Francois, and Jackson) City Manager Page 861 of 862 7 Initiated by: Council Direction June 25, 2024 Information Item on Options for Enforcement of Administrative Fines (supported by Jackson, Massey, and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction July 23, 2024 Community Development Director Request Public Works Commission to review fines and other consequences involved with illegal tree removal and return to Council as an action item for discussion and deliberation. (supported by Saemann, Francois, Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction August 13, 2024 Public Works Page 862 of 862