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2026-08-25 | Regular Meeting
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Post-Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Closed Session at 5:00 PM and Open Session at 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 CITY COUNCIL Mike Detoy, Mayor Michael D. Keegan, Mayor Pro Tem Ray Jackson, Councilmember Dean Francois, Councilmember Rob Saemann, Councilmember David Pedersen, City Treasurer APPOINTED OFFICIALS Steve Napolitano, City Manager Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney EXECUTIVE TEAM Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Martha Alvarez, City Clerk Alison Becker, Community Development Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Landon Phillips, 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. 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Page 2 of 620 Pages 1.CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM 2.ROLL CALL 3.PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 4.RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on July 28, 2026 4.b CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of potential cases: One (1) 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.PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 10.a RECOGNIZING FORMER PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER THOR LEGVOLD FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY 10.b REMEMBERING GEORGE SCHMELTZER AND STEPHANIE CRANE 9 11.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances and resolutions. 12.PUBLIC COMMENT 32 13.CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS 14.UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES 15.CONSENT CALENDAR Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to approve the Consent Calendar. 15.a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 169 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Recommended Action: APPROVE Page 3 of 620 15.b CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-090 204 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Recommended Action: RECEIVE AND FILE 15.c CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-088 248 (City Treasurer Dave Pedersen) Recommended Action: RECEIVE AND FILE 15.d AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ARBORIST CONSULTING SERVICES WITH GREG MINK ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA MINK TREE CONSULTING - 26-PW-052 250 CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, City Council action on this item is not subject to environmental review under CEQA because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects 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.” (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Recommended Action: APPROVE AMENDMENT 15.e RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 799 - SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST - 26-CMO-044 271 (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo) Recommended Action: RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT 15.f RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE WITH TASK FORCE FOR MEASURE G - 26-CMO-045 275 (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo) Recommended Action: RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT 15.g REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2026 GALA - 26-CMO-046 279 (City Manager Steve Napolitano) Recommended Action: APPROVE Page 4 of 620 15.h APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS PART OF A FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR A SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM - 26-PD-010 291 (Police Chief Landon Phillips) Recommended Action: APPROVE 15.i CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF AUGUST 17, 2026 - 26-PW-055 299 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Recommended Action: RECEIVE AND FILE 16.PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26- CMO-042 306 CEQA: Determine that the approval is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), or in the alternative, that the approval is exempt under CEQA. (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker and Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) Recommended Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Detoy to adopt Option 1 on an interim basis, direct staff to return with a proposed regulatory program for future Coastal Commission review, and conduct study sessions and further community engagement regarding the short-term rental program. Recommended Action: A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to receive the staff presentation; direct staff to proceed with Option 1, permitting short-term rentals within the Coastal Zone and prohibiting them outside the Coastal Zone, with a review after six months; approve the repeal of Sections 17.08.025 and 17.42.180 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; introduce by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3.32 of Title 3 and adding Chapter 5.84 to Title 5; and find the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Page 5 of 620 16.b INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 AND CHAPTER 3.14 OF THE HBMC RELATING TO PURCHASING INCREASING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY, UPDATING PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS, EMERGENCY PURCHASING AND CLARIFYING REFERENCES TO CA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE. - 26- AS-060 354 (Finance Manager Henry Chao) Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 26-1503, amending Chapters 3.12 and 3.14 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to increase the City Manager’s authority, establish emergency purchasing procedures, and clarify references to the California Public Contract Code; and authorize the City Manager to determine Consent Calendar placement for routine items to improve meeting efficiency, while preserving each Councilmember’s ability to pull an item for separate discussion under Municipal Matters. 17.MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.a APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-057 375 (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the event as a new Impact Level 3 special event on the 2026 calendar and grant an exception to the simultaneous court use policy. 17.b REVIEW OF HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB OPERATIONS - 26-PR-058 398 (Recreation Supervisor Kambria Vint) Recommended Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the report. 17.c AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES - 26-AS-089 446 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Continued from the July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to award a Professional Services Agreement to Team CivicX for revenue measure informational communications consulting services, including two mailers and social media support, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Page 6 of 620 17.d DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND VOTING DIRECTION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION - 26-CMO-047 516 (City Manager Steve Napolitano) Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to designate Councilmember Francois as the voting delegate and Councilmember Saemann as the alternate for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference, and to direct both to vote in support of the Marietta Resolution regarding the restoration of local authority over housing and land use decisions. 17.e INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING A 12 TO 18-MONTH HIRING FREEZE- 26-AS-087 561 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Information items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. Recommended Action: A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to receive and file the report. 18.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-049 575 Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information. 19.CITY MANAGER REPORT 585 20.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item. Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken. 20.a LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR JANUARY TO JUNE 2026 587 (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright) 20.b POLICE CRIME STATISTICS FOR JUNE 2026 599 (Police Chief Landon Phillips) 20.c PARKING CITATION AND METERED REVENUE REPORT - JULY 2026 603 (Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) 20.d ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 7, 2026 608 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) 20.e ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 21, 2026 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2026 612 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Page 7 of 620 21.ADJOURNMENT Page 8 of 620 Page 9 of 620 Page 10 of 620 Page 11 of 620 Page 12 of 620 Page 13 of 620 Page 14 of 620 Page 15 of 620 Page 16 of 620 Page 17 of 620 Page 18 of 620 Page 19 of 620 Page 20 of 620 Page 21 of 620 Page 22 of 620 Page 23 of 620 Page 24 of 620 Page 25 of 620 Page 26 of 620 Page 27 of 620 Page 28 of 620 Page 29 of 620 Page 30 of 620 Page 31 of 620 Page 32 of 620 cities have done when reconsidering their ownSTVR rules. We also need to understand how these changes will affect our housing element. As always, thank you for listening, Claudia Berman, Resident 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING A 12 TO 18- MONTH HIRING FREEZE- 26-AS-087 tonyhiggins Every councilman, especially the candidates up for reelection on Nov 3, 2026 (Saemann, Francois, Jackson) should take a clear unambiguous position on a 12-18 month hiring freeze. Any council candidate that doesn't is probably not worthy of your vote. 2 cents, tonyhiggins -Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM PUBLIC COMMENT Claudia Berman i Dear City Manager and City Council, Can the public get a status update on the following positions: 1. Deputy City Clerk: Is this position still open? I don’t see the job listed @ https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/herm osabeach. Has it been staffed? Or has the position been eliminated? I thought about it as we are a bit behind in council minutes. June 23, 2026 is still not published. 2. City Attorney: What is the status of hiring a permanent city attorney? It’s been over a year since our permanent city attorney resigned. Can this matter to be placed on the regular agenda for a public discussion on the process and timeframe? Or can the status be shared tonight? Thank you, Claudia Berman, Resident -Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES - 26-AS-089 tonyhiggins Dear City Council, Re: Sales Tax Media Consultant Ecomment. i am writing to offer my support for the sales tax measure providing the city under its new city manager & Council Majority Block (Saemann, Keegan & Francois) doesnt make the same mistake as the Massey-Jackson led councils did in 2022 and 2024 that used a marketing consultant to spin and mislead the public about the actual PROs & CONs of the sales tax measure. Think back to 2024 and the way misleading sales tax promotional spin was substituted for educational material: i am also writing regarding the Sept 24, 2024 City Council Meeting discussions on the so-called "educational" sales tax fact-sheet mailed to every Hermosa Beach household AND the so-called "educational" videos that have been played over & over on the city's local cable broadcast channels. What is abundantly clear is both are in EVERY sense promotional in nature; except in a very obscure legal sense defined in Government Code (GC) 54964. The essence of GC 54964 is that as long as the city does NOT say the magic- words "vote for the sales tax", the city is allowed to gaslight the public and claim ANYTHING they produce, no matter how one sided, no matter how many pertinent facts are omitted are No Position Approved - Page 33 of 620 educational materials. That flies in the face ofcommin sense. Here are just a few of key points that were not to included in the so called educational mailer. The citywide mailer implied the sales tax would pay for certain things without saying the mailer's implied commitments were in fact non-binding. The citywide mailer highlighted what was excluded from the sales tax without making an equally clear statement about what would be included; things like cars, boats, RVs or golf carts purchased anywhere but registered to a Hermosa address, all online purchases delivered to a Hermosa Beach address or any out-of town in-store purchases like for a washer & drier that are delivered to a Hermosa Beach address. The mailer excluded data on the percent of the sales tax would be paid by visitors versus residents. All it said was visitors would pay their fair share. The mailer didnt disclose that the city had NOT done a visitor/resident sales tax cost disribution analysis. The last sales tax cost distribution analysis was done prior to the 2022 ballot The mailer did not disclose average local sales tax cost per household per year even though this information was readily available. Note: The math i see is simple. $7,000,000 in local sales tax revenue per year X 55% (resident share) / ~9,000 hermosa households = ~$427 per year per household in local sales taxes. This simple fact was omitted from the mailer. You can easily extract the additional or incremental per household sales tax costs from this. The mailer does not mention that this sales tax was rejected by Hermosa Beach residents in 2022 The mailer did not mention that the city hired a PR firm to develop a pro-sales tax campaign to spin the sales tax in a positive light at a cost of $60,000 and probably at least twice that much in unaccounted staff time. Then there is the matter of how much money the city gets back from the state. The city claimed it only got 1% back in its 2024 sales tax promotional mailers. Hear again some the councils 2024 swere also misleading: Dear Councilman Detoy i thought your sales tax answer in the leadership hermosa debate was disingenuous at best and here is why. You said the city only gets 1% of the total 9.5% state, county and local sales tax. Thats a pants-on-fire mischaracterization of the facts AND i know you know it because i provided you the data below.. The city gets $5 million back from the state hotel tax that is for all intents and purposes a sales tax reimbursement. You didnt mention that. You simply said we only get 1% back. Then there is the nearly $2.5 million dollars in sales tax reimbursements we get back from the state and county for transportation projects but you didnt mention that either. You just mentioned the 1%. Page 34 of 620 Page 35 of 620 the coastal commission less than 6 months agoWITH very stringent caps. Let’s utilize their hard work! Thank you for your hard work that begins now! 8/25/2026 5:00 PM APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-057 th Dear City Council, Dear CM Napolitano Re: 8/25/26 AGENDA ITEM 17.a-APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-057 I fully support this event but what i don't support is the total lack if transparency and fiscal discipline of s staff report that trumps up the $4.000 in revenue without saying a word about unrecovered indirect expenses (aka taxpayer subsidies) to date or likely future subsidies. There is a place for these subsidies for qualifying events. But those subsidies should be transparent and fully disclosed and approved by the council much earlier in the process. The council has rightfully adopted a mantra of full cost recovery and Community Development & Public Works has made significant strides over the past year. But if an event is going to generate $4,000 in revenue and cost twice that i in indirect expenses and overhead then these subsidies either need to be fully recovered or the council needs explicitly authorize them. Thank You, tonyhiggins. No Position Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 AND CHAPTER 3.14 OF THE HBMC RELATING TO PURCHASING INCREASING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY, UPDATING PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS, EMERGENCY PURCHASING AND CLARIFYING REFERENCES TO CA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE. - 26-AS-060 Laura Pena Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff - I remember Council increasing the City Manager’s contract authority in 2023 so the history on these matters should be clarified. The public should be able to clearly see what authority existed in 2015, what changed in 2023, and what is being delegated now. I am recommending three specific changes to the ordinance. 1. Separate the State bidding threshold from the City Manager’s contract award authority. Section 3 changes the code reference from subsection (a) to subsection (b). It technically moves authority from approximately $75,000 to the $220,000 bidding threshold. It’s understandable why we should use the State authorized bidding procedures up to that limit, but that does not automatically mean the City Manager should independently award contracts up to the same amount. Council should establish a City Manager award limit and keep it separate from whatever threshold Sacramento changes in the future. Otherwise, State increases could effectively expand local spending authority without another Council discussion. I’m confident this was the not the intention of this update but we elect City Council members not the City Manager. 2. Add cumulative contract value and anti-splitting protections. The proposed $50,000 authority should mean $50,000 in total, not simply the No Position Approved - Page 36 of 620 original contract amount. The ordinance shouldmake clear that approval thresholds include amendments, extensions, renewals, etc for the same project or vendor. For example, a $48,000 agreement followed by a $20,000 amendment should not become a $68,000 City Manager contract that Council never sees. It is a basic safeguard and becomes even more important as purchasing authority increases. 3. Tighten the emergency purchasing reporting requirement. I completely agree that the City Manager needs immediate authority during a real emergency. No one should be waiting for a Council meeting when public health or safety is at risk. But allowing emergency expenditures to go 60 days before being reported to Council and potentially longer if reporting is considered impracticable is too broad. Significant emergency purchases should be reported at the next regular Council meeting whenever practicable, with the ordinance specifically requiring compliance with the faster timelines contained in State law. Transparency after an emergency should be prompt, not months later. I also recommend a simple quarterly procurement report listing City Manager approved contracts, amendments, vendors, amounts, procurement methods and cumulative contract values. If Council gives up some advance approvals in the interest of efficiency, the public should gain better after the fact visibility. These safeguards are particularly important right now. The City entered this budget cycle with a $3.2 million structural deficit, deferred $2 million in equipment replacement funding, and paused $1 million in reserves all while facing rising contract costs and asking voters to consider a new sales tax. When every dollar matters, increasing purchasing authority should come with stronger not weaker controls showing that contracts are competitive, cumulative costs are visible and Council knows where the money is going. I continue to have concerns about expanding City Manager discretion over the Consent Calendar as well. Not every Consent item receives the same scrutiny, particularly when agendas are extremely long. Council Members can pull an item, the public cannot. I have asked for items to be pulled only to see them finally discussed near midnight. Technically that is public discussion, but practically it disregards the time residents put into reading reports and preparing thoughtful comments. With this being only our second Council meeting in roughly two months, packed agendas make it even less realistic to expect every Council Member to thoroughly digest every item buried in Consent. I agree that simple, routine, and noncontroversial matters belong on Page 37 of 620 Consent, but matters involving significant fiscalcommitments, policy changes, major amendments or demonstrated public interest deserve separate consideration. I support streamlining government. But streamlining should never mean weakening oversight. The goal should be faster procurement, stronger competition, clear spending limits and better transparency. If Council is going to delegate more authority, it should strengthen the guardrails at the same time. As always, I appreciate your consideration. Laura Peña 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Jim Holtz Some commentors discuss STRs as if the whole city wants them banned. That does not reflect Hermosa's history. One example is Cammie Herbert's written comment: “…there are quite a few cities with STVR coastal zone programs that were approved by the coastal commission less than 6 months ago WITH very stringent caps. Let’s utilize their hard work!” I attended most Planning and City Council meetings when the residential STR ban was passed in 2016. I saved the Planning Commission videos before they were taken down and recently rewatched them as well as the HBCC meeting discussions. In the meetings I reviewed, there was no one-sided outcry to ban STRs; public comment was roughly 50/50, even though only a small fraction of Hermosa residents operated STRs. Former Mayor Justin Massey, who voted for the ban, later recalled that more than 70 residents spoke and were evenly split for and against it. A few facts: The City's February 2016 staff report before the ban identified more than 200 STVR listings, with Airbnb alone showing about 210. The residential ban took effect that June. At the March 25, 2025 Council meeting, Councilmember Ray Jackson, now a Coastal Commissioner, referred to “300 plus” STRs; contemporaneous AirDNA data reported 320, with only 20 legally licensed. Despite nearly nine years of a near-complete ban, the estimated number of STRs increased by roughly 50%. If the goal was to eliminate STR impacts through a ban, the numbers show it failed. Why the increase? The City itself has acknowledged that it did not have, and does not have, the staffing necessary to effectively enforce a citywide STR ban. The City knew this from the beginning; its 2016 staff report warned that ban enforcement would be “time-intensive.” Speakers here described legitimate problems with some STRs and frustration with enforcement, while the City's own 2016 staff report expressly said “The majority of STVRs do not draw complaints” and reported four resident complaints concerning neighborhood impacts during the preceding year. The City issued numerous citations, but the For Approved - Page 38 of 620 goal of enforcement was not simply to issuecitations. It was to stop the illegal rentals. Many cases were contested, some were lost or dismissed, and the number of STRs nevertheless increased. I believe from experience that the strict STR regulations Ms. Herbert cites act as de facto bans. You may hear that Home Sharing Only, meaning the host remains in the home with the renters, is a reasonable compromise. It may work well for a single backpacker from Norway, but it is a very different proposition for a family traveling with children. Most parents are not looking for a family vacation where their children sleep one wall away from an unrelated adult they met that afternoon. I currently operate a legal STR in Hermosa's Coastal Zone; a 120-night annual cap, Home Sharing Only, or a multifamily restriction would each force me to stop. So, if banning STRs is not the solution, what is? I believe in a WIN WIN WIN WIN opportunity for everyone. A WIN for STR neighbors by eliminating bad actors. A WIN for families who want to stay together under one roof with a kitchen, laundry and shared living space, without an unrelated host sleeping under the same roof as their children. I know of only one comparable hotel accommodation in the Hermosa Beach Coastal Zone with a kitchenette: the Sea Sprite beachfront bungalow, which frequently costs around $1,000 or more per night. Hotel options for larger families are limited and can require costly suites or multiple rooms. Most of my guests are YOUR families and YOUR friends who want to stay near YOU; most of the rest are families here for volleyball, surf and lifeguard camps. A WIN for the City through TOT. I strongly believe Hermosa likely forfeited $10-$15 million over the decade. The City's latest staff report projects up to $1.025 million annually in new STR-related General Fund revenue. I expect it to be closer to the $1.7 million Manhattan Beach reported after STRs became legal in its Coastal Zone. A WIN for responsible hosts. In the 2016 meetings I reviewed, nearly every host who spoke said the extra income helped them stay afloat. Airbnb, VRBO and their lawyers were not the people making the case for STRs. These were your neighbors trying to remain in Hermosa and pay their bills. As both a host and longtime neighbor to numerous STRs, I developed this plan from firsthand experience on both sides. Over the years, I have hosted hundreds of STR and 30-day-or-longer stays without a single complaint. For six years, I also lived amid a dense concentration of STRs: three in my six-unit condo, three in the triplex south, three behind me, STRs in the next two buildings, and at least seven or eight more within a block. I will attach a Page 39 of 620 plan here shortly that I believe will work foreveryonw. I believe you will find that we share many of the same goals. 8/25/2026 5:00 PM APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-057 Todd Tullis Regarding the volleyball courts North of Pier, there is a balance to be maintained between event use and public access. The public already forfeits July for the 3 big youth tournaments. Is November the next month to be taken over? Addition of this event means that on 7 of 9 weekend days in November, the volleyball courts NOP will be unavailable for public use. Against Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Sheryl Main As a 20 year resident living in the most active STVR zone I am respectfully requesting this item be continued rather than introduced tonight. While I am not against STVRs I know the impact they can have on our community. Staff has not done due diligence, the Planning Commission was not considered and there was no community engagement process. Additionally it is IMPERATIVE that Keegan and Saemann RECUSE themselves from this process as public records show they both own STVRs in Hermosa. If we are going to talk about transparency then let's be transparent. Thank you. Sheryl Main Against Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Todd Tullis The Staff Report does not seem to explain the impact if HBMC Chapter 3.32 is NOT immediately amended as recommended. If lack of amending means the City is unable to collect TOT from STRs, then I'd favor amending as recommended. Overall the HBMC edits seem limited to adding a definition for Short-Term Rental (though also adding "Short-Term Rental" as a type of "Hotel" ?). Attached is a ChatGPT-generated red-lined version of the proposed changes to HBMC 3.32, in case this is helpful. Beyond collection of TOT from STRs, the City should move fast (don't wait a year) to establish additional STR regulations, with the key priority being protection of housing stock for local renters & buyers. No Position Approved 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 David Grethen Please continue to ban STVRs in residential areas outside the coastal zone. Just because we now appear to be forced by the state and courts to accept STVRs in the coastal zone does not mean we should voluntarily accept them citywide. We need to stick to the principles that drove us to our original position on STVRs. There are a lot of residents who do not want their quality of life unnecessarily disrupted by the imposition of STVRs, and housing advocates who do not want long-term rental housing displaced by STVRs. Some might argue that things have changed since the original STVR ban as the city's financial challenges have been increasingly highlighted, but selling out non-coastal-zone residents' No Position Approved - Page 40 of 620 quality of life is not worth the potential marginalrevenue increase. I also do not buy any arguments that the City should be consistent for consistency's sake, or that it is too complicated to separately enforce allowed-STVR versus not- allowed-STVR regulations. Our residents are worth whatever administrative or enforcement efforts are needed to accommodate. David Grethen - Hermosa Beach Resident 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Traci Horowitz Dear Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and city councilmembers, The issue of short term vacation rentals (STVR) is a discussion that should be taken with the utmost care and concern. It has the potential to change neighborhoods, affect personal income and impact our community for decades to come. I believe bypassing the Planning Commission was a mistake and oversight. The commission is in place to offer their expertise, experience and opinions. It also gives the community valuable time and opportunity to listen and weigh in with their thoughts. Any opportunity for the community to get involved makes your decisions better and better informed. I personally believe two things and I think they can live in tandem with each other. I tread very lightly when it comes to decisions regarding people’s personal property rights. However, any decision regarding STVRs, impacts more than just the homeowners. When the courts decided that they would be allowed in our coastal zone, it opened the door for homeowners to come out from the darkness and rent their homes legally. This should be the standard moving forward: legal, permitted, taxed STVRs. Expanding STVRs beyond the coastal zone should not happen at this time. Let’s put the program in place, regulate it appropriately, enforce it thoughtfully before any discussion of allowing it city wide. To that end, how STVRs are regulated is of the utmost importance. Finding out this is on the agenda for tonight hardly gives us time to truly evaluate and consider what is right and best for homeowners, neighborhoods and the community. Seeing long term tenants evicted to make room for STVRs is wrong. Seeing residential blocks potentially full of short term rentals is wrong. There should be appropriate limits and without time to assess and communicate more thoroughly with tenants, property owners, neighbors and cities who have done this successfully, I think you are doing us all a disservice. I hope Tuesday’s council meeting is the beginning of the conversation but not a decision-making night. Lastly, I hope any council members who potentially will profit and benefit from any changes to our STVR policies will think hard about recusing themselves from any vote. No Position Approved - Page 41 of 620 There are many things that happen in Hb thatbenefit us all but directly profiting from council’s decisions feels like it will be difficult to remain unbiased. Thank you for your attention, Traci Horowitz 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 th Dear City Council, Re: Devils Advocate Hermosa Beach is undergoing a quiet but unstoppable transformation, and it is time for our City Council to stop pretending otherwise. Our RESIDENTIAL coastal zones neighborhoods are being systematically reprogrammed for tourism. The Council and staff are charting a course where STVRs, boutique motels and tourism dominate our residential coastal zone neighborhoods pushing families and renters out. Most residents outside the coastal zone dont want SVTRs in their neighborhoods and that, unchecked, will naturally lead to higher concentrations inside coastal zone. Instead of common sense measures that cautiously introduce STVRs to our coastal zone neighborhoods (e.g. City Wide Caps and Proximity Restrictions) staff recommendation allow unrestricted STVR growth in coastal zone that will entrench unregulated STVR making the implementation of future corrections difficult if not impossible to implement. But instead of wasting time, energy, and taxpayer money fighting a losing battle against the reprogramming of our Coastal Zone neighborhoods,, maybe the City Council needs to be honest with its constituents and embrace STVRs citywide and inform residents of this reality so families can better plan for Hermosa's tourism-driven future. -Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Nancy Schwappach I'm confused by some of the comments, particularly those suggesting we "table" this matter for further consideration. Perhaps I'm wrong but I believe the Koerner decision provides that we CANNOT enforce the STR ban in the Coastal Zone, effective as of the date of the decision. The requested action at this meeting is simply to modify the Code to conform to the court ruling and set up a regime to at least begin to collect TOT from the STRs. The only "options" as I see it are: 1. Allow Coastal only STRs (as required under the court decision) and wait and see a year before starting work on regulations. 2. Allow Coastal only STRs (as required in the court decision) on an interim basis and immediately begin work on regulations which would be subject to California Coastal Commission review. 3. Allow STRs through the City and begin to work on regulations as indicated in 2. In my prior comment I suggested a hybrid of 2 and 3. Legalize in Coastal Zone now (as required), immediately start work on regulations, and then For Approved - Page 42 of 620 legalize across the City once regulations havebeen approved by CCC (perhaps with more restrictions outside the Coastal Zone). This follows the Court decision so we can immediately begin collecting TOT in the Coastal Zone, starts the LONG process of obtaining CCC approval while protecting long term housing stock outside the Coastal Zone, and then ultimately unites the City on this important issue rather than becoming another "us versus them" in our small town such as the manufactured schisms between full-time and part-time residents, residential parking permit holders and others, restricted parking neighbors with monetized street parking (meters) and those who are not, etc. I understand this third issue will be controversial but we can have that discussion later. So for now I STRONGLY support option 2 in the staff report. 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 David S. Koslow Please direct your City Council to review the pending cross-appeals in Cathedral City/Richard S. Levik, Appellate Division, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. APRI2400126, to ensure that the Hermosa Beach ordinances regulating STVR's, and all fines resolutions exceeding $1,000, will conform to the Appellate Division's decision, expected by December 2026. No Position Approved 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Kent Allen Ex CPAB members Claudia Berman and Sheryl Main clearly haven’t gotten over their beloved CPAB being so easily dismantled. It’s their second loss with their “Thrive” organization and facebook page being exposed and quickly shut down. These ladies are 0-2 but can’t seem to get the hint. Unfortunately for Hermosa, they now have idle time on their hands. Can we please give them some plastic badges, laminated titles, and a few pointless meetings so they can feel important again? The rest of us need a break from the noise. No Position Approved - 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 tonyHiggins Dear City Council, Staff has had months to consider the appropriate City Wide or Coastal Zone SVTR density caps and consider proximity restrictions that are legal and would prevent any neighborhood from being overrun by clusters of STVRs. Instead we are now being told the only option now is to recommend allowing unregulated STVRs in the coastal zone or citywide and wait a year and see what happens. I think residents should ask if the failure to recommend density caps and proximity restrictions was an intentional act to curry favor with the pro-svtr crowd or simply an indication of a staff that totally unaware or unconcerned with rolling out SVTRs regulations that couild have mitigated the impact to our residential neighborhoods. In an -Approved - Page 43 of 620 ideal workd residents shouldn't have to wait a 1.5or 2.0 years more for regulations that consider the svtr data after one year and then take another 6 months to a year to implement SVTR policies unless the goal is simply for the city to maximize TOT revenue now and the hell with resident protections How about staff prioritizing resident centric protective regulations in no more than say 30 days? . . 8/25/2026 5:00 PM INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Jim Holtz In my prior written comment, I promised that I would submit a plan that I believe can work for everyone. This attachment fulfills that promise. My perspective comes from firsthand experience as both an STR neighbor and operator. From 2005 through 2010, I lived within approximately 100 yards of 16 STRs. I began operating my own legal STR in 2010 and continued until Hermosa Beach’s residential STR ban took effect in 2016. During the ten year STR ban, I strictly limited my rentals to a 30-night stays. I restarted shorter stays as the result the March 26, 2026 court ruling, Across 16 years of operating STRs and 30- day rentals, I have hosted hundreds of stays without a single complaint. Rather than complaining that an STR is next door, my neighbors recommend my property when their friends and relatives want to stay nearby. The attachment proposes three required guest- preparation steps before or at the beginning of every permitted STR stay: 1. Clear rules in every platform listing and rental agreement, including no parties or events, occupancy limits, and advance approval for additional guests. 2. A property-specific guest guide covering house rules, noise, parking, trash, building requirements, safety equipment, emergency procedures, and local contact information. 3. A live check-in orientation conducted by the operator or a trained representative to confirm the guests and their plans, review the rules and safety information, identify possible warning signs, and address concerns before they become neighborhood problems. These requirements could be adopted in addition to, or as replacements for, annual night caps and hosted- only requirements. They are intended to prevent problems before they affect neighbors or require City enforcement. They are inexpensive, practical, and based on 16 years of problem-free operating experience. This is one of many ideas based on my practical experience that I will be submitting to the City over the coming weeks. For Approved Page 44 of 620 1 August 24, 2026 Via email and e-comment City Council Meeting August 25, 2026 Agenda Item 16.a - INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REGARDING PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS - 26-CMO-042 Councilmembers and Staff: Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the City Council Meeting on August 25, 2026. Therefore, I appreciate your consideration of these written remarks. I propose a different option than those presented in the staff report, it’s a hybrid. 1. Legalize STRs in the Coastal Zone for now, as the law apparently requires, implement and institute the registration and TOT processes. 2. “Immediately” begin working on regulations similar to those already approved by CCC in various permits, with, perhaps, some tweaks. a. This will be a long process, whenever it is brought up. b. We do not need to “wait and see” the impact on the community. We lived through this before the pilot program went into effect: Long term housing was replaced by STRs throughout the City; and Impacted residents (including my family) found it extremely detrimental to our quality of life. c. Form a resident advisory committee to help with regulations. Of course, this would have to include folks with varying points of view and experience. I would like to participate in the committee. Our neighboring property was converted from long-term housing to STR and we bore the impacts of having the entrance to that property 6 feet from our bedroom window. It has subsequently been made available as furnished long-term housing but could easily switch back when the rules change. I have reviewed the materials on the CCC website, including a guidance memo, table showing approved STR permits and a sample of actions taken, and would welcome the opportunity to help develop regulations which minimize the impact on our long- term housing stock and resident quality of life. d. Provide thorough and adequate notice to ALL residents of the proposed regulations and hold community workshops (with virtual attendance enabled) to gain the greatest possible amount of community engagement. 3. After the regulations are developed, allow STRs and implement those regulations THROUGHOUT HERMOSA BEACH. a. Presumably, this would increase the opportunity for TOT revenue. Page 45 of 620 2 b. Applying the same rules throughout the City will keep all residents engaged in this important issue and avoid becoming another “us against them” issue or issue only some residents care about. c. If the cost of code enforcement is a concern, the additional million(s) of TOT revenue could allow additional resources to be brought to bear on enforcement. d. Of course, this final point can be addressed at a later time, after the proposed regulations have been formulated. For your information, these are links to the CCC materials. To lessen infosec concerns, I’ve removed the hyperlinks so these will need to be cut and pasted into your browser, or you can access them directly via the CCC website. • https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/la/Short_Term_Vacation_Rental_to_Coa stal_Planning_&_Devt_Directors_120616.pdf • https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/la/Commission-STR-LCP-Actions- Table.pdf • https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/assets/la/Sample_of_Commission_Actions_on_ Short_Term_Rentals.pdf As always, thank you for your service to our City and for your consideration of these remarks. Nancy Schwappach Page 46 of 620 1 APPEAL NO. APRI2400126 (SUPERIOR COURT NO. CVPS2403242) IN THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY , Gov. § 53069.4 Respondent/Appellant/Cross-Respondent vs. RICHARD S. LEVIK, Gov. § 53069.4 Appellant /Cross-Appellant/Respondent. CROSS-APPEAL FROM THE SUPERIOR COURT’S FINAL JUDGMENT ON THE APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OR PENALTY (GOV. § 53069.4, CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE § 11.80.120); AND FROM RELATED ORDERS MERGED INTO THE FINAL JUDGMENT. FROM SUPERIOR COURT OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY CASE NO. CVPS2403242 THE HONORABLE MANUEL BUSTAMANTE, JUDGE CROSS-APPELLANT RICHARD S. LEVIK’S BRIEF ON THE MERITS RICHARD S. LEVIK GOV. § 53069.4 Appellant, Cross-Appellant, and Respondent, In Propria Persona 68425 Corta Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (310) 871-7879 rlevik@verizon.net Service has been made on the California Attorney General as required by Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.29(c)(1). Page 47 of 620 2 CERTIFICATE OF WORD COUNT [Cal. Rules of Court, rules 8.883(b)(1) and (b)(5)] Relying upon the word count of the Microsoft Word 365 program used to generate this Cross-Appellant’s Brief on the Merits, Cross-Appellant represents that the applicable text contains approximately 12,452 words, around 5,652 more words than the 6,800-word maximum set by court rules. The brief consists of around 87 pages, plus a six-page Attachment. This brief is due May 23, 2026. Pursuant to rule 8.883(b)(5), Cross-Appellant attaches his overlong brief to his concurrently filed Application to the Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division for permission to file this longer brief for good cause, good cause being presumptively established by (a) the lengthy record (Court Transcript of 650 pages in three Volumes), and (b)the numerous and complex issues on appeal, requiring lengthy sections of the brief devoted to the Legislative history of the statutes involved. The attached brief is bookmarked and includes a table of contents and a table of authorities. May 21, 2026 Richard S. Levik Page 48 of 620 3 INITIAL CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED ENTITIES OR PERSONS (Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 8.308) There are no interested entities or parties to list in this certificate. May 21, 2025 Richard S. Levik, Cross Appellant Page 49 of 620 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE ....................................................................................... 1 CERTIFICATE OF WORD COUNT .................................................. 2 INITIAL CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED ENTITIES OR PERSONS ............................................................................................ 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................... 4 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES ............................................................... 9 I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 15 II.DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND AUTHORITIES. ....................................................................... 16 II. A. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. ................................. 16 II. B. DEFINITION OF “MAXIMUM.”........................................... 17 II. C. PARTIES. ................................................................................ 17 II. D. RECORD ON APPEAL. ......................................................... 17 II. E. UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. .................................... 18 II. F. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. .......................................... 19 II. G. CALIFORNIA STATUTES. ................................................... 21 II. G. 1. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDIRE . ........................................ 21 II. G. 2. GOVERNMENT CODE. .................................................... 21 II. G. 3. PENAL CODE..................................................................... 26 II. G. 4. REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE (“RTC”). ............... 27 II. H. CATHEDRAL CITY. .............................................................. 27 Page 50 of 620 5 II. H. 1. CHARTER ........................................................................... 27 II. H. 2. CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. ........................ 28 II. H. 3. CATHEDRAL CITY RESOLUTION. ................................ 31 II. H. 4. “FINES” IS THE COMBINED REFERENCE FOR RESOLUTION AND CCMC§13.58.020(B) ............................ 31 II. I. CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE RESOLUTION. ...................... 32 II. J. MONTANARO CASE.... ......................................................... 32 II. K. CONTROLLING CASES. ...................................................... 33 III. THE RELIEF SOUGHT BY CROSS-APPELLANT. ................ 33 III. A. THE APPEAL HEARING IN THE CITY’S CITY FORUM CHOICE. .................................................................. 33 III. B. AT THE TRIAL COURT’S 53069.4 DE NOVO APPEAL........................................................................... 34 III. C. AT THIS APPELLATE DIVISION. ...................................... 35 IV.APPEALABILITY OF THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND THE ORDERS ISSUED AFTER AND BEFORE THE FINAL JUDGMENT. ................................................................ 39 V.FOR EACH APPEALED JUDGMENT OR ORDER, THE STANDARD OF REVIEW IS BOTH DE NOVO AND INDEPENDENT. ................................................... 41 .VI. SUMMARY OF THE SIGNIFICANT FACTS LIMITED TO MATTERS IN THE RECORD. ................................. 43 VI. A. REGULATORY BACKGROUND. ...................................... 43 VI. A. 1. ADOPTION OF CHARTER CITY STATUS. .................. 43 Page 51 of 620 6 VI. A. 2. ADOPTION OF STVR REGULATION. .......................... 44 VI. B. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROCEEDINGS. ................. 47 VII.BY ITS CITY FORUM CHOICE, CITY DEPRIVED CROSS-APPELLANT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FROM GOVERNMENTAL OVERREACH GUARANTEED IN A COURT FORUM CHOICE .......................... 53 VIII. THE TRIAL COURT’S PREJUDICIAL ERRORS ................ 57 VIII. A. PREJUDICIAL ERRORS BASED ON STATE AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONS AND ON CITY’S CHARTER. .......................................................... 57 VIII. A. 1. PREJUDICIAL ERROR BY FAILING TO FIND CHARTER103 AND THE FINES VIOLATIVE OF CaConst.artXI§5........................................................................... 57 VIII. A. 2. PREJUDICIAL ERROR BY FAILING TO FIND 53069.4(a)(1). 36900(a), AND 36901 UNCONSTITUTIONAL FACIALLY AND AS APPLIED.... ................................................... 58 VIII. A. 3. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY COMPARING BAJAKAJIAN’S THIRD PROPORTIONALITY FACTOR TO THE WRONG STATUTE. .......................................................... 61 VIII. A. 4. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIAL ERRED BY FAILING TO STRIKE THE FINES, AND INSTEAD, IN ERROR, BY JUDICIALY AMENDING THE FINES IN VIOLATION OF THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE. ....................................................................................... 62 VIII. B. PREJUDICIAL ERRORS BASED ON STATUTES.......... 66 VIII. B. 1. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY FAILING TO FIND THAT THE FINES VIOLATE 36901’S $1,000 LIMIT SPECIFIC TO CITY FORUM CHOICE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.............................................................. 66 Page 52 of 620 7 VIII. B. 2. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY MAKING TWO JUDICIAL AMENDMENTS, BOTH VIOLATING THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE, WHEN THE TRIAL COURT WAS REQUIRED TO STRIKE THE FINES.................................... 68 VIII. B. 3. ALTERNATIVELY, ARGUENDO, IF THESE JUDICIAL AMENDMENTS ARE CONSTITUTIONAL, THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY INCORRECTLY BASING THE 50% FINE ON 36900(d)(1)(A). ........................................................................... 69 VIII. B. 4. ATERNATIVELY, THE TRIAL COURT, BY MISINTERPRETING 53069.4, PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY DENYING MR. LEVIK’S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE TO CONDUCT ECONOMIC DISCOVERY. .............................................................. 69 IX.THE LEGISLATIVE HISTORIES OF 36900 AND 36901 CONFIRM THAT THE FINES VIOLATE 36901’s DEFAULT $1,000 MAXIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND THAT 36901, NOT 36900(d)(1)(A), IS THE COMPARABLE STATUTE FOR BAKAJANIAN’S THIRD PROPORTIONALITY FACTOR .......... .70 IX. A. INTRODUCTION TO LEGISLATIVE HISTORIES. .......... 71 IX. B. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF EARLY RELEVANT STATUTORY ENACTMENTS. ....................................................... 72 IX. C. SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATION CONFIRMS 36901’s $1,000 MAXIMUM FINE APPLIES TO CITY FORUM CHOICE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES WHERE NO OTHER STATUTE ESTABLISHES A MAXIMUM FINE FOR THE OFFENSE AT ISSUE. ................................................................................................ 75 IX. C. 1. FAILED ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE BY STATUTE 36901’S $1,000 DEFAULT ADMINISTRATIVE FINE CONFIRM THE APPLICABILITY HERE OF THE STATUTORY DEFAULT FINE. ....................................... 75 Page 53 of 620 8 X.THIS CHARTER CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE LEGISLATURE’S STATEWIDE UNIFORM FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LOCAL AGENCIES’ CANNABIS ORDINANCES CONTRADICTS CITY’S CLAIM OF “LOCAL RULE” EXEMPTION FOR CITY’S VIOLATION OF 36901’S $1.000 MAXIMUM... .......................................................... 81 X. A. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF CITY’S CANNABIS ORDINANCE FINES. ....................................................................... 81 XI. CONCLUSION AND PRAYER. ............................................... 85 ATTACHMENT “1” (RANCHO MIRAGE RESOLUTION 2025 - ) (SIX PAGES) .................................................................... follows p. 87 PROOF OF SERVICE ................................................ End of document Page 54 of 620 9 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION art.VI, cl. 2........................................................................................ 18 amend.V ........................................................................................... 18 amend.VI ......................................................................................... 18 amend.VIII ................................................................................ passim amend.XIV § 1 ................................................................................. 19 CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION art. I §17 ...................................................................................... passim art. III §1 ............................................................................................. 19 art. III §3.5 .................................................................................... 19. 35 art. XI §3 subd. a .......................................................................... 20, 57 art. XI § 5. .................................................................................... 20, 57 FEDERAL CASES Marbury v. Madison (1803) 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 ........................... 62 Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy (2024) 144 S.Ct. 2117. ............................................................................ passim U.S. v. Bajakajian (1998) 524 U.S. 321. ..................................... passim CALIFORNIA STATE CASES Ca. DUI Lawyers Assoc. v. DMV (2022) 77 Cal.App.5th 517 ...................................................................... 39 Cohen v. Board of Supervisors (1985) 40 Cal.3d 277, 287-289 (1985) .................................................... 42 Page 55 of 620 10 Cohen v. Superior Court (Schwartz), California Supreme Court Docket No. S265484, appeal from Cohen v. Superior Court (2024) 102 Cal.App. 5th 706 ................................................................... 22 Ghirardo v. Antonioli (1994) 8 Cal.4th 791, 801 ................... 42, 43 County of Humboldt v. Appellate Division of Superior Court (2020) 46 Cal.App.5th 298 ....................... 83, 84 Jamison v. Department of Transp. (2016) 4 Cal.App.5th 356, 362 (2016) ..................................................... 42 Ketchens v. Reiner (1987) 194 Cal.App.3d 470, 474 ................... 42 Mattson Tech Inc. v. Applied Materials, Inc. (2023) 96 Cal.App.5th 1149, 1159 ............................................... 42 Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC (2024) 15 Cal.5th 792, 804 .......... 42 North Coast Coalition v. Woods (1980) 110 Cal.App.3d 800, 804-804 ...................................................... 42 People v. Kopp (2025) 19 Cal.5th 1 ....................................... 55, 56 Reid v. Google, Inc (2010) 50 Cal.4th 512, 527........................... 42 Romane v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2025) 110 Cal.App. 5th 1002, review pending before California Supreme Court as Docket No. S291093 ..................... 39 Wheeler v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (2024), 15 Cal.5th 1193 ................... passim Wilson v. Beville (1957) 47 Cal.2d 852, 857 ................................ 71 STATE STATUTES CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE § 170.6 .......................................................................................... 54 § 904.2 ................................................................................... passim Page 56 of 620 11 GOVERNMENT CODE § 36900 .................................................................................. passim § 36901 .................................................................................. passim § 36933 ......................................................................................... 31 § 53069.4 ............................................................................... passim §§ 54950 - 54963 (Brown Act) .................................................... 31 PENAL CODE § 16 ............................................................................................... 26 § 18 ........................................................................................ 26, 67 § 1385(a) ...................................................................................... 27 REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. § 19282 ......................................................................................... 34 CALIFORNIA RULES OF COURT rule 8.29(c)(1)................................................................................. 1 rule 8.308 ........................................................................................ 3 rule 8.883(b)(1) .............................................................................. 2 rule 8.883(b)(5) .............................................................................. 2 rule 8.1115(a) ............................................................................... 33 CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY CHARTER § 103 ............................................................................... 27. 36, 44, 57 § 104 ................................................................................................. 44 § 400 ........................................................................................... 28. 36 § 501 ........................................................................................... 28, 44 MUNICIPAL CODE (CCMC) § 13.58.020 ............................................................................ passim § 13.65.010 ............................................................................. 29, 46 Page 57 of 620 12 § 13.70.030 ............................................................................. 30, 46 § 5.96.020 .............................................................................. passim § 5.96.040.C .......................................................................... passim § 5.96.070.A ................................................................................. 30 § 5.96.070.B.4 ........................................................................ 30, 46 RESOLUTION Resolution No. 2022 – 14 (March 23, 2022).........................Passim CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE Resolution No. 2025-30 (July 17, 2025) (ATTACHMENT 1) ................................................... 32, 38, 64, 65 LEGISLATIVE MATERIALS. Throughout pages 72 – 85. Assem. Bill No. 1684 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.) Assem. Com. on Local Government, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) June 8, 2021 Assem. Com. on Public Safety, 3d reading analysis of Sen. Bill No. 814 (1995-1996 Reg. Sess.) as amended Aug. 21, 1995 Assem. Floor Analysis of Assem. Bill No. 1684 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.) Sept. 12, 2023 Prop. 64, as approved by voters, Gen. Elec. (Nov. 8, 2016) Sen. Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) as introduced Feb. 18, 2020 Page 58 of 620 13 Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) as amended Aug. 25, 2020 Sen. Com. on Crim. Proc., Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 814 (1995-1996 Reg. Sess.) Apr. 18, 1995 Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Assem. Bill No. 2164 (2017-2018 Reg. Sess.) June 25, 2018 Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) Mar. 8, 2021 Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) May 26, 2020 Sen.Rules Com., 3d reading analysis of Assem. Bill No. 2164 (2017-2018 Reg. Sess.) July 3, 2018 OTHER AUTHORITIES William J. Aceves, Shadow Amendments, 60 Harv. J. on Legis. 27 (2023). Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.cwsl.edu/fs/411 ............................ 64 Julia Baum, Glazer bill would raise fines on short-term rentals, Danville San Roman Tri-Valley News (July 5, 2020). https://www.danvillesanramon.com/news/2020/07/05/ glazer-bill-would-raise-fines-on-short-term-rentals/ (as of May 20, 2026) .................................................................... 76 Eric Fish, Judicial Amendments of Statutes, 84 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 3, pp. 564 – 600. Available at https://www.gwlr.org/vol -84-no-3/ .......................... 63 Philip Hamburger , Is Administrative Law Unlawful, p. 438 (2014). ............................................................................... 15 Page 59 of 620 14 John Locke, Second Treatise of Government: An Essay Concerning the True Original, Extent and End of Civil Government §141 (1764 ed.) ........................... 16 Merriam-Webster Dictionary. https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/maximum (last viewed May 18, 2026) .......................................................... 17 Ilan Wurman, Nondelegation at the Founding, 130 Yale L.J. 1490, 1518. n.146 (2021) ....................................... 16 Page 60 of 620 15 APPEAL NO. APRI2400126 (FROM SUPERIOR COURT NO. CVPS2403242) IN THE APPELLATE DIVISION OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CROSS-APPELLANT RICHARD S. LEVIK’S BRIEF ON THE MERITS I. INTRODUCTION. “Once it is clear how administrative power revives absolute power, and how this power conflicts with the nature of American law, liberty and society, one can dig into the details of how it violates the Constitution. Because it returns to the very power that constitutional law developed in order to defeat, it does more than simply depart from one or two constitutional provisions. It systematically steps outside the Constitution’s structures, thereby creating an anti-constitutional regime. “The U.S. Constitution bars any power above the law by establishing all of the government under law. It then bars any consolidated power outside the law by distinguishing the three specialized powers and placing them in specialized institutions, thus requiring legislative power to be exercised only through the law, and judicial powers only through the decisions of the courts. The Constitution then subjects legislative and judicial powers to various processes and rights. All of these constitutionally established limits, however, are brushed aside by administrative power.” Philip Hamburger1, Is Administrative Law Unlawful, p. 438 (2014). 1 Philip Hamburger is the Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Page 61 of 620 16 “The power of the legislative being derived from the people by a positive voluntary grant and institution, can be no other, than what that positive grant conveyed, which being only to make laws, and not to make legislators, the legislative can have no power to transfer their authority of making laws, and place it in other hands.” John Locke, Second Treatise of Government: An Essay Concerning the True Original, Extent and End of Civil Government §141 (1764 ed.) 2 II. DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND AUTHORITIES. II. A. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. These definitions, abbreviations, and authorities are fully incorporated by this reference into each section, infra, of this brief. Law at Columbia University Law School, New York City, New York. See his biography at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Hamburger 2 See also Ilan Wurman, Nondelegation at the Founding, 130 Yale L.J. 1490, 1518. n.146 (2021) (collecting sources showing Locke’s influence on the Founding generation). Page 62 of 620 17 II.B. DEFINITION OF “MAXIMUM.” The term “maximum,” as used throughout, is defined as the upper limit allowed by a legal authority.3 II.C. PARTIES. “Cross-Appellant” or “Mr. Levik” means Richard S. Levik, the Gov.§53069.4 trial court Appellant, and now this Appellate Division’s Respondent and Cross-Appellant. Mr. Levik appeared in the trial court, and appears now in this Appellate Division, in propria persona and with court filing fee waivers. “City” (with uppercase “C”) means the City of Cathedral City, a Charter city, the Gov.§53069.4 trial court Respondent, and now the Appellate Division Appellant and Cross-Respondent. II.D. RECORD ON APPEAL. “CT” means the corrected Clerk’s Transcript in three volumes. 3 “Maximum” as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximum (last viewed May 18, 2026). Page 63 of 620 18 “Orders” means each and all of the five (5) orders from which this Cross-Appeal is taken. II. E. UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. ”U.S.Const.art.VI,cl.2” means the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. “U.S.Const.amend.VIII,” (“Eighth Amendment” or “Excessive Fines prohibition”) states in full: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” (Emphases added.) “U.S.Const.amend.VI” (“Sixth Amendment”) states in pertinent part: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, , , , and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.” “U.S.Const.amend.V” (“Fifth Amendment”) provides, in pertinent part: Page 64 of 620 19 “No person . . . [can] be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . . .” “U.S.Const.amend.XIV§1” (“Fourteenth Amendment”) provides, in pertinent part, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” The combination of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment are referred to as “Due Process.” II. F. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. “CaConst.artIII§1” affirms that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. “CaConst.artIII§3.5” provides that an administrative agency is not permitted: “(a) To declare a statute unenforceable, or refuse to enforce a statute, on the basis of it being unconstitutional unless an appellate court has made a determination that such statute is unconstitutional; Page 65 of 620 20 “(b) To declare a statute unconstitutional; “(c) To declare a statute unenforceable, or to refuse to enforce a statute on the basis that federal law or federal regulations prohibit the enforcement of such statute unless an appellate court has made a determination that the enforcement of such statute is prohibited by federal law or federal regulations subject only to that Court’s review by the California Supreme Court.” “CaConst.artXI§5.” provides that cities which have adopted a charter pursuant to CaConst.artXI.§3(a) by citizens’ majority vote possess "home rule" authority, allowing them to make and enforce ordinances regarding "municipal affairs" that supersede conflicting state laws. Operating under a voter-approved charter - a local constitution - rather than general state statutes, a charter city is permitted to manage “municipal affairs” like council composition, local elections, and city contracts. “CaConst.artXI§17” means the California Constitution’s prohibition of “excessive fines imposed.” The term “Eighth Amendment” or “Excessive Fines prohibition” means and includes both CaConst.artXI§17 and U.S.Const.amend.VIII, Page 66 of 620 21 II. G. CALIFORNIA STATUTES. II. G. 1. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDIRE “CCP§904.2” permits appeals to the appellate division from a limited civil case from inter alia (1) a judgment (with restrictions not applicable here) [CCP§904.(a)], (2) an order made after a CCP§904.2)(a) qualifying judgment [CCP§904.(b)], and/or (3) an order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict [CCP§904(e)]. II. G. 2. GOVERNMENT CODE. All undesignated numbers are to the Government Code. “36900(d)(2)” abbreviates the term “short term vacation rental” as “STVR” and defines STVR as “a residential dwelling, or any portion of a residential dwelling, that is rented to a person or persons for 30 consecutive days or less.” “53069.4(a)(1)” provides in full: “The legislative body of a local agency, as the term ‘local agency’ is defined in Section 54951, may by ordinance make any violation of any ordinance enacted by the local agency subject to an administrative fine or penalty. The local Page 67 of 620 22 agency shall set forth by ordinance the administrative procedures that shall govern the imposition, enforcement, collection, and administrative review by the local agency of those administrative fines or penalties. Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative fine or penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or penalty amounts for infractions set forth in Section 25132 and subdivision (b) of Section 36900.” “54951” includes city and county in its definition of “local agency.” “36900” means 36900 and all of its subdivisions. ”36900(a)” means 36900(a) which provides: “Violation of a city ordinance is a misdemeanor unless by ordinance it is made an infraction. The violation of a city ordinance may be prosecuted by city authorities in the name of the people of the State of California or redressed by civil action.” (Emphases added.)4 ”36900(b)” means Gov.§36900 (b) which provides: 4 Currently before the California Supreme Court is the issue: “[d]oes Government Code section 36900, subdivision (a) confer upon private citizens a right to redress violations of municipal ordinances.” Cohen v. Superior Court (Schwartz), S265484, an appeal from Cohen v. Superior Court (2024) 102 Cal.App. 5th 706. Page 68 of 620 23 “Every violation determined to be an infraction is punishable by the following: “(1) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for a first violation. “(2) A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year. “(3) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year.” ”36900(c)” means 36900(c) which provides in full: “(c) Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of local building and safety codes determined to be an infraction is punishable by the following: “(1) A fine not exceeding one hundred thirty dollars ($130) for a first violation. “(2) A fine not exceeding seven hundred dollars ($700) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year. “(3)(A) A fine not exceeding one thousand three hundred dollars ($1,300) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation. “(3)(B) A fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within Page 69 of 620 24 two years of the first violation if the property is a commercial property that has an existing building at the time of the violation and the violation is due to failure by the owner to remove visible refuse or failure to prohibit unauthorized use of the property.” (Emphases added.) ”36900(d)” means 36900(d) and its subparts which provide in full: “(d)(1). Notwithstanding any other law, including subdivisions (b) and (c), the violation of a short-term rental ordinance that is an infraction is punishable by the following: “(d)(1)(A) A fine not exceeding one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for a first violation. “(d)(1)(B) A fine not exceeding three thousand dollars ($3,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year. “(d)(1)(C) A fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation. “(d)(2) For purposes of this section, “short-term rental” means a residential dwelling, or any portion of a residential dwelling, that is rented to a person or persons for 30 consecutive days or less. “(d)(3) For purposes of this section, “residential dwelling” means a private structure that is designed and available, pursuant to Page 70 of 620 25 applicable law, for use and occupancy by one or more individuals. “Residential dwelling” does not include a commercially operated hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or a time-share property as defined by subdivision (aa) of Section 11212 of the Business and Professions Code. “(4) The fine limits set by this subdivision apply only to infractions that pose a threat to public health or safety. The fines described in this subdivision shall not apply to a first-time offense of failure to register or pay a business license fee. Nothing in this subdivision limits the authority of a city, or city and county, to establish lower fines for specific violations by ordinance.” “36900(e)” means 36900(e) which provides in full: “(e) A city levying a fine pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivisions (b) and (c), and paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), shall establish a process for granting a hardship waiver to reduce the amount of the fine upon a showing by the responsible party that the responsible party has made a bona fide effort to comply after the first violation and that payment of the full amount of the fine Page 71 of 620 26 would impose an undue financial burden on the responsible party.”5 “36901” means Gov.§36901, which provides in full: “The city legislative body may impose fines, penalties, and forfeitures for violations of ordinances. It may fix the penalty by fine or imprisonment, or both. A fine shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). Imprisonment shall not exceed six months.” (Emphases added.) II. G. 3. PENAL CODE. “Pen.§16” means Pen. §16 which lists public offenses as including Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions. “Pen.§18” means Pen. §18 which provides in full: “Except in cases where a different punishment is prescribed by any law of this state, every offense declared to be a misdemeanor is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both.” 5 CCMC contains no process for granting the 36900(e) hardship waiver. And the Citation served on Mr. Levik did not disclose the availability of a hardship waiver. Page 72 of 620 27 “Pen.§1385(a)” means Pen. §1385, Subd. (a) which provides, in pertinent part: “The judge or magistrate may, either on motion of the court or upon the application of the prosecuting attorney, and in furtherance of justice, order an action to be dismissed.” II. G. 4. REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE (“RTC”). “RTC§19282” means RTC §19282 which empowers California Franchise Tax Board (“FTB”), through its Court-Ordered Debt program (“COD”), on behalf of City to collect delinquent fines by imposing liens on the delinquent party’s FTB State tax refund. II.H. CATHEDRAL CITY. II. H. 1. CHARTER. “Charter” means the City’s Charter. “Charter103” means section 103 of Charter which provides in full: “Fines and Penalties. The City Council may determine the maximum amount of any fine, penalty or forfeiture for violations of a City ordinance or resolution.” (Emphasis added.) Page 73 of 620 28 “Charter400” means section 400 of Charter which provides in full: “General Law Powers. In addition to the power and authority granted by the terms of this Charter and the Constitution of the State of California, the City shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations and to take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter and the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the provisions of this Charter shall control.” (Emphases added.) “Charter§501” means section 501 of Charter which provides: “Severability. If any provision of this Charter should be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.” II. H. 2. CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. “CCMC” means the Cathedral City Municipal Code. “CCMC§5.96.020” defines STVR as “any privately owned qualifying residential dwelling unit or portion thereof, rented for Page 74 of 620 29 occupancy, dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for a period of thirty consecutive calendar days or less, counting portions of calendar days as full use days, in exchange for any form of monetary or non- monetary consideration such as, but not limited to, trade, fee, swap or any other in lieu of cash payment.” “CCMC§5.96.040.C” includes advertising a STVR as a violation of CCMC §5.96. “CCMC§13.65.010” provides: “Any violation of the municipal code by a member of the public that is not exclusively deemed a misdemeanor violation shall be deemed an infraction violation and shall be prosecuted as such pursuant to this title.” “CCMC§5.96.070.B.4” however provides in full: In addition or in the alternative, any violation of this chapter [CCMC§5.96 – City’s STVR-specific ordinance] may constitute a misdemeanor which may be subject to the maximum punishment therefor as allowed by law.” (Emphases added.) Page 75 of 620 30 “CCMC§13.70.030” provides in full: “The city attorney shall have the discretion to reduce any misdemeanor violation to an infraction violation.”6 “CCMC §5.96.070.A” provides in full: “The city council shall establish fines, penalties, and other charges for violation of this chapter [CCMC 5.96 – City’s STVR-specific regulations] by resolution, which may be amended from time to time.” “CCMC §13.58.020(B)” establishes strict liability fixed penalties for payments 31 – 60 days late (50% of original fine) and 61 or more days late (100%). CT Vol. 1, pp. 207 – 210. 6 An offense that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or an infraction is commonly referred to as a "wobblette". This hybrid classification gives prosecutors the discretion to charge a minor crime less severely, usually depending on the specific circumstances of the case or the defendant's criminal history. Page 76 of 620 31 II. H. 3. RESOLUTION.7 “Resolution ” means City Resolution No. 2022 – 14 dated March 23, 2022 establishing $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000 strict liability fixed fines for violation of City’s STVR ordinance. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 166 – 168. II. H. 4. “FINES” IS THE COMBINED REFERENCE FOR RESOLUTION AND CCMC§13.58.020(B). “Fines” (uppercase “F”) means the City’s city forum choice administrative fines for violations of CCMC STVR ordinance as authorized by the combination of the Resolution (setting the flat 7 In California, City Council Resolutions do not have the same strict legal publishing requirements as Ordinances, but they must be adopted in open meetings properly noticed under the Brown Act, which requires agenda posting. Per 36933, Ordinances require publishing or posting within 15 days of passage. By contrast, Resolutions are actions passed at regular city council meetings and are immediately effective. Under §§ 54950 - 54963 (the Ralph M. Brown Act), the agenda for a regular city council meeting must comply with strict transparency requirements, including disclosure of Resolutions under consideration at the meeting. Agendas must be posted in a publicly accessible location and on the city’s website homepage at least 72 hours before the meeting. Significantly, after passage, City’s Ordinances are integrated into the CCMC; City’s Resolutions are not. Page 77 of 620 32 fines) and by CCMC§13.58.020(B) (establishing the late payment penalties). CT Vol. 1, pp. 166 – 168 (Resolution), CT Vol. 1, pp. 207 –210 (late payment penalties). II.I. CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE RESOLUTION. Referred to herein as “Attachment 1,” Resolution 2025 – 30 of the City of Rancho Mirage, California, was adopted and became effective on July 17, 2025. II.J. MONTANARO CASE. “Montanaro” means the trial court and all subsequent appeal proceedings in Alessandra Montanaro v. City of Cathedral City. “Montanaro Decision” means the July 5, 2024 per curiam decision of this Appellate Division of the Riverside Superior Court in Alessandra Montanaro v. City of Cathedral City, Case No. APRI2300078, an appeal taken from Superior Court Case No. CVPS230265. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 339 – 351.8 8 Before the Montanaro Decision became final, the appeal was transferred by order of, and to, the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 2, as Case No. E084343. In its nonpublished decision dated December 5, 2025, the 4DCA/2 ruled that Ms. Montanaro’s arguments were forfeited because they were not raised at the Superior Court or in her Appellant’s Opening Brief. Ms. Montanaro’s Petition Page 78 of 620 33 II. K. CONTROLLING CASES. “Bajakajian” means U.S. v. Bajakajian (1998) 524 U.S. 321. “Jarkesy” means Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy (2024) 144 S. Ct. 2117. “Wheeler” means Emily Wheeler v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (2024) 15 Cal.5th 1193. III. THE RELIEF SOUGHT BY CROSS-APPELLANT. III. A. THE APPEAL HEARING IN THE CITY’S CITY FORUM CHOICE. At the City’s city forum choice appeal hearing, Mr. Levik requested recusal of Brian Podolsky, the hearing officer selected, assigned, and paid for by Data Ticket, Inc., the company to which City outsources the collection of all City fines, including fines upheld for Review to the California Supreme Court as Case No. S294808 was denied on February 25, 2026. Consequently, neither the Montanaro Decision nor the 4DCA/2 decision may be cited. Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.1115 (a). Page 79 of 620 34 at the city-level appeal hearings by the hearing officers put into place by Data Ticket, Inc. Amongst other aggressive methods of collection, Data Ticket, Inc. utilizes the California Franchise Tax Board’s Court- Ordered Debt program to attach state tax refunds to collect delinquent fines from cited parties. III. B. AT THE TRIAL COURT’S 53069.4 DE NOVO APPEAL. Following Mr. Podolsky’s ruling upholding the Citation and its $5,000 fine, by a timely filed 53069.4 Appeal, Cross-Appellant requested a Superior Court hearing de novo, and, after the hearing, a court judgment (a) vacating the City’s city forum choice’s hearing officer’s decision imposing a $5,000 fine for advertising a STVR without a permit, and (b) dismissing with prejudice the Citation and the Fines, as violative (1) of the federal and state Constitutions’ prohibitions of Excessive Fines and (2) of his substantive and procedural due process rights resulting from the City’s city forum choice instead of its court forum choice. Page 80 of 620 35 III. C. AT THIS APPELLATE DIVISION. All issues presented by this Cross-Appeal were preserved and non- forfeited by presentation at the trial court and/or by inclusion here in Cross-Appellant’s opening brief. CaConst.artIII§3.5(b) empowers the appellate court to declare a statute unconstitutional; CaConst.artIII§3.5(a), to declare a statute unenforceable, or refuse to enforce a statute, on the basis of it being unconstitutional; and CaConst.artIII§3.5(c), subject only to review by the California Supreme Court, to declare a statute unenforceable, or to refuse to enforce a statute on the basis that federal law or federal regulations prohibit the enforcement of such statute. The United States Constitution, as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court, is included in the term “federal law.” This Cross-Appeal requests this appellate court to exercise its CaConst.artIII§3.5 authority as follows: 1. Declare the statute(s) [law(s)] in Challenge Category 1 unconstitutional under the federal and/or state Constitutions; and/or 2. Declare the statute(s) [law(s)] in Challenge Category 2 unenforceable, or refuse to enforce the statutes, on the basis of their being unconstitutional; and/or Page 81 of 620 36 3. Declare the statute(s) [law(s)] in Challenge Category 3 unenforceable, or refuse to enforce the statutes in Group 3, on the basis that federal law or federal regulations prohibit the enforcement of such statute; and/or 4. Declare the statutes (laws) in Challenged Category 4 violative of California statutes. Statute(s)/Law(s) Challenged Relief Category Resolution 2022-14 and CCMC§13.58.020 (late penalties) (collectively, “the Fines”). 1, 2. 3, and 4. The Fines, 53069.4(a)(1), 36900(a), 36901 (the Fines and related statutes and Ordinances). 1, 2, 3, and 4 Charter103, Charter400 1, 2, and 4. Cross-Appellant requests the appellate court to order the trial court on remand to enter judgment in favor of Mr. Levik based on all or any of the following grounds: 1. Charter City’s fixed Fines are struck because they were unlawfully adopted on the incorrect assertion of “local rule” and/or of “municipal concern,” when, instead, they impermissibly conflict with, and are pre-empted by, long established and continuous “state concern” state statutes adopted and reconfirmed throughout the Legislature’s many-decades-long history of enacting, revising, and not revising its comprehensive, cohesive, unified, and deliberately Page 82 of 620 37 uniform statewide statutory plan (or schedule or scheme) of administrative fines promotive of the Legislature’s policy of statewide fairness, predictability, and uniformity. 2.Alternatively, City’s fixed Fines are struck because they set fixed (nonflexible) fines in violation of the City’s own Charter which authorizes City to set maximum (that is, flexible) fines and not the Fines’ flat strict liability fines. Charter103. 3.City’s fixed Fines are struck as conflicting with 36901’s statutory $1,000 maximum (that is, flexible) administrative fine which governs in the City’s city forum choice. 4.City’s fixed Fines are struck because City’s 53069.4(a)(1) city forum choice deprives Cross-Appellant of Constitutional due process and jury trial, statutory, and all other rights to which Cross-Appellant is entitled in the court forum choice. Section VII, infra. incorporated herein by reference. 5.After applying the third Bajakajian proportionality factor by correctly comparing the Fines to the 36901 $1,000 administrative fine maximum [and not (incorrectly) to the 36900(d)(1) $1,500 infraction maximum], City’s fixed Fines are struck as an unconstitutional violation of the Excessive Fines prohibition. Page 83 of 620 38 Applicable to 1 – 5 above, the Separation of Powers doctrine prohibits judicial amendment of the “struck” Fines. However, if permitted by the Separation of Powers doctrine, the trial court’s amendments still require correction. The trial court incorrectly ordered a 50% fine based on the 36900(d)(1)(A) $1,500 infraction maximum fine. The correct statute for the Bajakajian third comparison factor is 36901 ($1,000 maximum administrative fine), and the 50% fine, therefore, is $500. Further, the judicial amendments err in failing to specify that they apply to any STVR violation and not exclusively to a STVR advertising violation. This clarification is necessary to avoid the confusion demonstrated by Attachment 1, the City of Rancho Mirage’s recently adopted two-tier STVR fines (one fine schedule for STVR advertising violations and another fine schedule for STVR rental violations) resulting from that city’s mistaken interpretation of the Montanaro Decision. Finally, if the Cross-Appeal is not resolved by a decision based on on any one or more of the constitutional and/or statutory grounds presented by this Cross-Appeal, Cross-Appellant requests the appellate court to vacate all Orders including the July 10, 2024 order denying Mr. Levik’s request for continuance and remand with instructions for the trial court to appoint pro bono legal counsel for Page 84 of 620 39 Mr. Levik and to provide his assigned counsel the necessary continuances prior to the new de novo hearing, to allow counsel adequate time in which to conduct economic discovery re: the legality of the City’s delegation to Data Ticket, Inc., the City’s outsourced fines collection provider, the selection and payment of City’s hearing officers. California DUI Lawyers Association v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2022) 77 Cal.App.5th 517. 9 IV. APPEALABILITY OF THE FINAL JUDGMENT AND THE ORDERS ISSUED AFTER AND BEFORE THE FINAL JUDGMENT. The final judgment and the other orders appealed from are listed in Cross-Appellant’s Notice of Cross-Appeal. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 591– 593. 9 On April 25, 2022, the California Supreme Court in Case No. S274860 denied a petition for depublication of the 2DCA4’s California DUI decision. Pending now before the California Supreme Court as Case No. S291093 is its review of the 4DCA1’s decision in Romane v. Department of Motor Vehicles (2025) 110 Cal.App. 5th 1002. The issue accepted for review is: “Under what circumstances does an administrative per se hearing officer's relationship with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) violate a driver's due process right to an impartial adjudicator by creating an unacceptable risk of bias during a DMV driver's license suspension hearing?” Page 85 of 620 40 1. The Minute Order of July 18, 2024. CT, Vol 2, pp. 448 – 451. Authority for Appeal: CCP§904.2(a). 2. That portion of the same Minute Order of July 18, 2024, by which the trial court denied Mr. Levik’s Motion for Nonsuit. CT, Vol 2, pp. 448 – 451. Authorities: (a) CCP§904.2(a), CCP§904.2(b), and CCP§904,2(e). 3. Minute Order of October 8, 2024, denying Mr. Levik' s Motion to Vacate Judgment based on Judge Manuel Bustamante' s violation of rule 8.1115, California Rules of Court. CT, Vol 2, p. 567. Authorities: (a) CCP§904.2(a), CCP§904.2(b), and CCP§904.2(e). 4. Minute Order of October 8, 2024, denying Mr. Levik's Motion for impon of Levik's Motion for Nonsuit. CT, Vol. 2, p. 568. Authorities: (a) CCP§904.2(a), CCP§904.2(b), and CCP§904.2(e). 5. Minute Order of July 10, 2024, denying Mr. Levik' s Motion for Continuance to permit discovery, to obtain counsel, and for other relief as specified in the Motion heard that date. CT, Vol 2, p. 365. Authority: CCP§904.2(a). Page 86 of 620 41 V. FOR EACH APPEALED JUDGMENT OR ORDER, THE STANDARD OF REVIEW IS BOTH DE NOVO AND INDEPENDENT. This Cross-Appeal qualifies for both de novo and independent standards of review. There are no factual issues requiring appellate review presented by this Cross-Appeal. Determination of each of the issues, and therefore each of the challenged trial court judgments and orders, presents purely legal issues requiring the appellate court’s interpretations, applications, validations and/or invalidations of specific California statutes, the City Charter, City ordinances, and a City Resolution, all tested under other state statutes and/or the United States and California Constitutions. See Section III.C., supra, incorporated fully herein by this reference thereto. The highest standard of appellate review also applies because the Court will decide challenges and/or interpretations, inter alia, of (1) California statutes 53069.4(a)(1), 36900, and 36901, (2) the Fines and CCMC for the City’s city forum choice procedures, and (3) Cross- Respondent’s Charter. Page 87 of 620 42 This Cross-Appeal presents only questions of law. Jamison v. Department of Transp., 4 Cal.App.5th 356, 362 (2016); Garimendi v. Executive Life Inc. Co., 17 Cal.App.4th 504, 512 (1993). De novo review applies whenever the “likelihood of prevailing on the merits depends on a question of pure law rather than upon the evidence to be introduced at a subsequent trial.” Mattson Tech Inc. v. Applied Materials, Inc., 96 Cal.App.5th 1149, 1159 (2023). The Independent Review Standard also applies because the appellate court may independently determine the proper interpretation of a statute and are not bound by a trial court’s interpretation. Reid v. Google, Inc., 50 Cal.4th 512, 527 (2010); Niedermeier v. FCA US LLC, 15 Cal.5th 792, 804 (2024). North Coast Coalition v. Woods, 110 Cal.App.3d 800, 804-804 (1980); Cohen v. Board of Supervisors, 40 Cal.3d 277, 287-289 (1985); Ketchens v. Reiner, 194 Cal.App.3d 470, 474 (1987). In performing its interpretations of law in accordance with the duties assigned to it by CaConst.artIII§3.5, this appellate court exercises both independent and de novo review. Finally, the highest standard of review applies because the issues presented "can have practical significance far beyond the confines of the case [now] before the court." Ghirardo v. Antonioli (1994) 8 Page 88 of 620 43 Cal.4th 791, 801 (applying de novo review to the question of whether a transaction met the statutory definition of usury). The rationale for the highest level of review is that "[i]f such questions were effectively removed from the consideration of the appellate courts, the development and clarification of ... important issues ... would be impeded." (Ibid.) The “development and clarification” of the important issues presented for determination by this Cross-Appeal are of obvious statewide practical significance, far beyond the immediate impact on these parties. VI. SUMMARY OF THE SIGNIFICANT FACTS LIMITED TO MATTERS IN THE RECORD. VI. A. REGULATORY BACKGROUND. VI. A. 1. ADOPTION OF CHARTER CITY STATUS. In 2016, a majority of Cathedral City voters approved the city’s status change from a general law to a Charter city, effective January 1. 2017. Page 89 of 620 44 Section 103 of the Charter states in full: “Fines and Penalties. The City Council may determine the maximum amount of any fine, penalty or forfeiture for violations of a City ordinance or resolution.” (Emphases added.) Section 104 provides that “the City shall have the power and authority to adopt, make, exercise and enforce all legislation, laws and regulations and to take all actions and to exercise any and all rights, powers, and privileges heretofore or hereafter established, granted or prescribed by any law of the State of California or by any other lawful authority. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Charter and the provisions of the general laws of the State of California, the provisions of this Charter shall control.” (Emphases added.) Section 501 is a “severability” clause. VI. A. 2. ADOPTION OF STVR REGULATION. By Ordinance No. 842 of August 26, 2020, City adopted STVR regulations. Voters approved Measure B on March 2, 2021, upholding the ordinance and confirming the City’s STVR regulations. Incorporated into the CCMC as Section 5.96, City phased out STVRs in most non-HOA residential zones. Page 90 of 620 45 On March 23, 2022, without the publication and reading required for passage of ordinances, and without any subsequent incorporation into the CCMC, the City adopted Resolution No. 2022 - 14, which revised previous resolutions setting the STVR-specific administrative fines for violations of CCMC Section 5.96.10 The Resolution was “approved as to form” by City Attorney Eric Vail. The Resolution itself has no severability or “savings” clause. CT Vol. 1, pp. 166 – 168. Sometime before March 23, 2022, City enacted CCMC§13.58.020(A) which established city forum choice administrative fines not to exceed $100 for the first violation, $200 for a second recent repeat violation, and $500 for a third recent repeat violation. CCMC§13.58.020(B) established late payment penalties: fines 31-to-60 days late (50% penalty) and fines over 60 days late (100% penalty). (Ord. 504 § 2, 1999; Ord. 727 § 1, 2013; Ord. 892, 10/22/2025), CT, Vol. 1, pp. 207 – 210. 10 The City’s earlier STVR-specific administrative fines were also adopted by resolutions, not by ordinances. The use of resolutions instead of ordinances does more than eliminate ordinance procedural requirements of publication and noticed public readings but also results in the resolutions not being incorporated into the CCMC. In that way, Resolutions become invisible to the public. Page 91 of 620 46 53069.4(a)(1) empowers the legislative authority of a local agency by ordinance to make any violation of any ordinance subject to an administrative fine or penalty. CCMC§13.65.010 provides that code violations default to infractions unless specified as misdemeanors. CCMC§5.96.070.B.4, however, states that STVR-specific ordinance violations “may” be prosecuted as misdemeanors. CCMC§13.70.030 provides that the decision of misdemeanor or infraction prosecution is left to the sole discretion of the City Attorney. In summary, current law permits the City’s enforcement of its STVR ordinance to proceed at the City’s unreviewable discretion in the city forum (by an administrative citation) or in the court forum (as a misdemeanor, or, in the sole unreviewable discretion of the City Attorney, as an infraction). As this appellate division observed in its Montanaro Decision, City’s then-unreviewable forum selection power is “subject to abuse.” With the Jarkesy decision, this appellate division may now address that abuse and make reviewable City’s city forum choice under long established principles of Constitutional law. Page 92 of 620 47 VI.B. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROCEEDINGS. On March 7, 2024, City Code Enforcement Officer “J. Fox” served Levik with Citation no. 13900 on which the printed check-off boxes for $100, $200, and $500 13.58.020(A) fines categories were crossed out by hand and a fine of $5,000 was entered by hand. The pre-printed back of the Citation states the 13.58.020(B) 50% and 100% late payment penalties. CT Vol. 1, pp. 17 – 18 and pp. 200 – 201. On March 7, 2024, Mr. Levik timely filed with the City his Request for an Appeal in the City forum choice. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 203 –205. On April 22, 2025, he timely filed with the City a superseding amended Request for a City forum choice Appeal. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 217 – 220. Mr. Levik’s amended Request for a City forum choice Appeal includes as defenses that the fines violate (a) his due process rights and (b) the Excessive Fines prohibitions of the United States and California Constitutions. CT, Vol. 1, p 219, at par. 5. Also, for bias and conflict of interest, Mr. Levik objected to the City forum choice hearing officer provided and paid for by Data Ticket, Inc., the Page 93 of 620 48 company to which City has outsourced the City’s collection of fines, including the fines upheld in City forum choice Appeals by the hearing officers supplied and paid for by Data Ticket, Inc. CT, Vol. 1, p. 217, ¶ 4 and p. 218, ¶ 6. On May 15, 2024, at his City forum choice appeal hearing conducted via Zoom, Mr. Levik, appearing by telephone, requested the hearing officer, Brian Podolsky, recuse himself on the grounds of bias and conflict of interest. Mr. Podolsky is a sub-contractor of, and paid per hearing by, Data Ticket, Inc., the same California company which collects all fines imposed by the City, including those fines that Mr. Podolsky upholds as the hearing officer in City forum choice appeals. (Fines are not considered to be consumer debts, so neither state nor federal consumer protection laws regulate Data Ticket, Inc.’s collection methods.) When Mr. Podolsky refused to recuse himself, Mr. Levik left the Zoom hearing. The same day, the City served by mail Mr. Podolsky’s decision sustaining the Citation and the Fines. CT Vol. 1, pp. 20 – 21 and 235 - 236. On May 31, 2024, Mr. Levik timely filed with the Superior Court his 53069.4 appeal for a de novo review of the Fines. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 12 – 24. The Court granted his request for court fee waiver. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 9 – 11. Page 94 of 620 49 His 53069.4 appeal states, in pertinent part: “The Appellate Division [of the Superior Court] now has before it the legal issue whether the City' s $ 5,000 fine for the [Alessandra] Montanaro citation violates California statutory limits on fines, fees, and penalties. The Appellate Division also has before it the second legal issue whether the City's $ 5,000 fine for the [Alessandra] Montanaro citation violates the United States' and/or the California' s Constitutional prohibitions on excessive fines, fees, and penalties. These two ( 2) legal issues in the Montanaro litigation are identical to two ( 2) of the legal issues raised in Mr. Levik' s [City forum choice] Request for Appeal and in his [City’s city forum choice] Amended Request for Appeal.” CT, Vol. 1, p. 12, ll. 15 – 20, par. 10. (Emphases added). Also on May 31, 2024, Mr. Levik filed a Notice of Related Case listing Montanaro by its Superior Court and Appellate Division case numbers. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 37 – 38. Upon receiving the May 31, 2024 initial filings, the court’s clerk immediately set the 53069.4 de novo hearing date for July 18, 2024 and assigned the appeal to Judge Manuel Bustamante. CT, Vol. 1, p. 29 and p. 33. Page 95 of 620 50 On June 14, 2024, Mr. Levik filed and personally served a motion to continue the July 18, 2024 hearing on the grounds, inter alia, that he required additional time to engage an attorney to represent him in court and to initiate economical discovery. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 48 - 70 . His motion included a RJN of the May 20, 2024 order in Montanaro by this Appellate Division directing the parties there to provide additional briefing on the Excessive Fines issue. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 58 – 59. It was not until June 17, 2024 that City appeared and filed its Answer and Opposition to the Court appeal, to which it appended the record of proceedings in the City. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 71 – 301, Vol. 2, pp. 302 - 317. On July 2, 2024, City filed an opposition to the motion for continuance. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 329 – 335. On July 8, 2024, ISO his Motion for Continuance, Mr. Levik filed a RJN of this Appellate Division’s July 5, 2024 per curiam Montanaro Decision. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 336 – 352. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 339 –351. On July 10, 2024, after oral argument, and while the Montanaro Decision was not final, the trial court denied Mr. Levik’s Motion for Continuance and reconfirmed the July 18, 2026 hearing date. CT, Page 96 of 620 51 Vol. 2, pp. 365. (By then, and without counsel, it was too late for Mr. Levik to initiate and complete economical discovery before the hearing date, only eight days away.) On July 10, 11, and 12, Mr. Levik sent to City w itnesses notices to appear, including, to Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk. a Notice (and Amended Notice) both to Appear and to Bring Documents regarding Data Ticket, Inc., CT , Vol. 2, pp. 353 – 377. On July 15, 2024, the City filed objections to the Notices to Appear. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 378 – 381. At the hearing on July 18, 2024, Mr. Levik timely filed a Motion for Judgment of Nonsuit. CT, Vol.2, pp. 382 - 454. The Motion for Judgment of Nonsuit raises two of the issues included in this Cross-Appeal: 1. That judicial amendment of the Fines, if found to be unlawful under statutes or Constitutions, is impermissible under the Separation of Powers doctrine (CT, Vol. 2, pp. 383 – 384, par. 1); and 2.Alternatively, that the City’s city forum choice deprived Mr. Levik of due process, statutory protections, and Constitutional rights that are guaranteed to him in a misdemeanor or infraction court forum choice. (CT, Vol. 2, p. 384, par. 2.) Page 97 of 620 52 By Minute Order of July 18, 2024, the trial court denied Mr. Levik’s Motion for Judgment of Nonsuit. In the same Minute Order, however, persuaded by the reasoning of this Appellate Division’s July 5, 2025 Montanaro Decision, and then independently applying Bajakajian’s four factors to determine proportionality, the trial court found that the Fines violate the Excessive Fines prohibitions. The trial court then judicially amended the Fines in two respects: (a) by replacing the maximum $5,000 fine of the Resolution with the 36900(d)(1)(A) maximum infraction fine of $1,500 and (b) by removing the fines’ strict liability. Based upon these two judicial amendments, the trial court ordered Mr. Levik to pay $750, calculated as 50% of the $1,500 maximum fine authorized for infractions under 36900(d)(1)(A). CT, Vol. 2, pp. 448 - 451. On July 18, Mr. Levik filed (a) a Motion for Reconsideration of the Motion for Nonsuit (CT, Vol. 2, 382 - 421), and (b) a Motion to Vacate Judgment (CT, Vol. 2, 559 - 566). On September 24, 2024, City filed oppositions to both Motions. CT, Vol. 2, pp. 543 – 548 (Oppo. To Motion for Reconsideration) and CT, Vol. 2, pp. 550 – 558 (Oppo. To Motion to Vacate). On September 30, 2024, Mr. Levik filed a Reply to the City’s Opposition to the Motion to Vacate. CT, Vol. 1, pp. 559 – 566. Page 98 of 620 53 On October 8, 2024, the trial court denied the Motion for Reconsideration. CT, Vol. 2, p. 568. On October 8, 2024, by separate Minute Order the trial court denied the Motion to Vacate. In this ruling, however, the trial court added: “Please see minute order of July 18, 2024 and CRC 8.115.” [sic]11 Specifically, the ability for a trial court to find persuasive value in an unpublished opinion involving the same defendant and doctrines of law involved in the instant matter. Finally, Petitioner also fails to acknowledge in their moving papers that the issue for the court to decide was very narrow – Whether a warning would have sufficed instead of an excessive fine.” CT, Vol. 2, p. 567. (Emphasis added.). VII. BY ITS CITY FORUM CHOICE, CITY DEPRIVED CROSS-APPELLANT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL PROTECTIONS FROM GOVERNMENTAL OVERREACH GUARANTEED IN A COURT FORUM CHOICE 11 The correct reference is to CRC 8.11150. Page 99 of 620 54 The U.S. Constitution acts as a limit on governmental power, designed to protect individual liberty and keep government intervention limited, often framed as keeping government "off the backs of the people." It achieves this through structural limitations, including separation of powers, checks and balances, and the rights reserved to states and citizens. These limitations were ignored when the Legislature empowered local agencies the authority to enforce misdemeanor ordinances by proceedings in either the city forum choice or the court forum choice, and to obtain identical penalties in either. Here follows an incomplete inventory of substantive and procedural protections (“Due Process”) lost by the City’s unreviewable selection of city forum choice administrative proceedings in lieu of court forum choice misdemeanor and infraction prosecutions. In misdemeanor court forum choice (only): Page 100 of 620 55 1)Assistance of counsel and income-qualified pro bono representation, either by a Deputy Public Defender or, in case of a conflict, by a court-appointed outside attorney12; 2)CCP §170.6 peremptory disqualification of judge/commissioner; 3)Information of charges; 4)The right to jury trial before an impartial jury ; 5)The right to confront complainants and accusing witnesses; 6)“Beyond a reasonable doubt” standard for conviction; 7)Criminal procedures and rules of evidence; 8)Dismissal “in the furtherance of justice.” Wheeler. 9)Enforceable mandatory disclosure of exculpatory material. 10) Right against self-incrimination. 11) Statutory and constitutional limits on misdemeanor penalties. 12) The right to an ability-to -pay hearing before imposition of any fine. People v. Kopp (2025) 19 Cal.5th 1. 12 At the trial court, pro bono representation was a significant legal right denied to Cross-Appellant as a result of the City’s selection of its city forum choice instead of the misdemeanor court forum. In a misdemeanor prosecution, Mr. Levik would have been income- eligible for court-appointed representation. Page 101 of 620 56 13) The right to process to compel attendance of exculpatory witnesses; 14) The right to Court issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to compel trial and pre-trial witness attendance and document discovery and production at trial. 15) The right to a speedy and public trial; 16) The right to court appeal. In infraction court forum choice: a)CCP §170.6 peremptory disqualification of judge/commissioner; b)Statutory and constitutional limits on infraction penalties.13 c)An ability-to-pay hearing before imposition of any fine. People v. Kopp (2025) 19 Cal.5th 1. d)The right to court appeal. e)The right to Court issuance of subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum to compel trial and pre-trial witness attendance and document discovery and production. 13 Had the City selected misdemeanor proceedings in the court forum choice and, in the sole discretion of the City Attorney, reduced the court forum choice misdemeanor to an infraction civil proceeding, the statutory limit of $1,500 of 36900 would then have applied – instead of the $5,000 administrative fine. Page 102 of 620 57 f)The right against self-incrimination. g)Civil procedures and rules of evidence. h)Proof by a preponderance of the evidence. VIII. THE TRIAL COURT’S PREJUDICIAL ERRORS. VIII.A. PREJUDICIAL ERRORS BASED ON STATE AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONS AND ON CITY’S CHARTER. VIII. A. 1. PREJUDICIAL ERROR BY FAILING TO FIND CHARTER103 AND THE FINES VIOLATIVE OF CHARTER103. Contrary to Charter103 and the Fines, City establishment of administrative fines, specifically STVR ordinance violation fines, is not a “municipal issue.” Charter 103 and the Fines therefore violate the CaConst.artXI.§3(a) and CaConst.artXI§5 limitations on the powers of Charter cities. The schedule of administrative fines local agencies may legally impose is a “state concern” which pre-empts and supersedes this Page 103 of 620 58 Charter city’s attempted regulation on its incorrect theory of “home rule” or “municipal concern.” The legislative history of these fines proves beyond doubt that, over decades, the Legislature, through deliberations and enactments and failed enactments, deliberately put into place a complete, cohesive, coherent over-all structure, scheme, or plan establishing the maximum administrative fines that local agencies may lawfully impose for code violations. Sections ))), infra, incorporated fully herein by this reference. VIII. A. 2. PREJUDICIAL ERROR BY FAILING TO FIND 53069.4(a)(1). 36900(a), AND 36901 UNCONSTITUTIONAL FACIALLY AND AS APPLIED. Under the current laws challenged here by Cross-Appellant, City contends it has unreviewable authority to select enforcement of its STVR ordinance either by administrative citation and fine (the “city forum choice”) or by misdemeanor or infraction criminal court proceedings (the “court forum choice”). The trial court prejudicially erred in its July 18, 2024 order by failing to find that 53069.4(a)(1), 36900(a) and 36901 are unconstitutional, both facially and as applied, because they Page 104 of 620 59 unconstitutionally authorize City’s city forum choice for code enforcement, which deprives Cross-Appellant of precious and inalienable constitutional due process and jury trial, evidentiary, statutory, and all other rights to which Cross-Appellant would be guaranteed were the City – seeking the exact same fines – have made the court forum choice. Jarkesy (U.S. Supreme Court) and Wheeler (California Supreme Court) are both “choice of forum” cases. In Jarkesy, Congress delegated to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) both legislative and executive powers: the SEC enacted rules and then enforced them. The SEC had its choice of enforcement forum: by an internal agency hearing or by a civil suit in federal court. The penalties in either were the same: fines. But only the federal court forum guaranteed Mr. Jarkesy his constitutional right to a jury trial. The take-away from Jarkesy is this: when an agency to which a Legislature has delegated both legislative and executive powers seeks to enforce its “laws,” and the choice of forum for enforcement is between the court that protects constitutional rights and the agency that does not, it is necessary under the U.S. Constitution that the agency choose the court forum for enforcement. Page 105 of 620 60 This appeal is an even stronger case for application of the Jarkesy rule than Jarkesy. Here, the City’s forum choice deprived Mr. Levik of the entire range of constitutional rights associated with misdemeanor and/or infraction court prosecutions. One of those most fundamental foundational rights lost is the right to a jury trial in a misdemeanor proceeding. A suggestion of how the California Supreme Court would apply the Jarkesy rule to these facts is found in Wheeler, also a choice of forum case and the factual mirror image of this Cross-Appeal. On a theory of strict liability, the City of Los Angeles prosecuted the elderly Emily Wheeler for the illegal cannabis cultivation on her property that had occurred without her knowledge. The issue presented was whether, by the City’s court forum choice, Mrs. Wheeler was eligible to obtain dismissal of the prosecution “in furtherance of justice” under Pen.§1385(a). Emily Wheeler v. Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (2024) 15 Cal.5th 1193. Justice Jenkins wrote for the unanimous court: “Dismissals of criminal actions are permitted ‘in furtherance of justice.’ (Pen. Code, § 1385, subd. (a).) We have held that trial courts evaluating an ‘in furtherance of justice’ dismissal may consider a charged crime's characteristics. Here, we conclude the trial court did not err in considering, amongst other circumstances, defendant and Page 106 of 620 61 petitioner Emily Wheeler's innocent state of mind when it dismissed misdemeanor charges the parties agree would impose strict liability and which were premised on municipal law that permitted noncriminal sanctions for the least culpable violators. We therefore reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which concluded otherwise, and direct that the dismissal should stand.” Id., at 1194. (Emphases added.) VIII. A. 3. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY COMPARING BAJAKAJIAN’S THIRD PROPORTIONALITY FACTOR TO THE WRONG STATUTE. While the trial court correctly found that the Fines violate the Excessive Fines prohibitions of the United States and California Constitutions, when applying the third Bajakajian proportionality factor (i.e., the comparison of the examined fine with the statutory maximum fine that could have been imposed), the trial court prejudicially erred by comparing the Fines to the 36900(d)(1)(A) maximum $1,500 infraction (court forum choice) fine when it should have compared the Fines to 36901’s applicable default maximum $1,000 statutory administrative fine. Page 107 of 620 62 VIII. A. 4. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIAL ERRED BY FAILING TO STRIKE THE FINES, AND INSTEAD, IN ERROR, BY JUDICIALY AMENDING THE FINES IN VIOLATION OF THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE. In violation of the Separation of Powers doctrine, instead of correctly striking the Fines as Excessive, the trial court incorrectly superimposed on the Fines two (2) judicial amendments entirely incompatible with the City’s clear intentions in adopting the Fines. The Fines should simply have been stricken, not changed by a court acting as an unelected pseudo-legislator. 250 years ago, the Founders, our Nation’s true original originalists, would have found fanciful the mere suggestion that a court has any judicial authority to amend a law that the court has found unconstitutional or violative of statute. Marbury v. Madison (1803) 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137. Yet, for contemporary federal and state courts, it is a common practice to amend challenged statutes, often by severing (discarding) Page 108 of 620 63 the challenged parts, sometimes by adding words to, or even entirely rewriting, the statute.14 Persuaded by the analysis in the Montanaro Decision, the trial court judicially amended the Fines, ignoring the Fines original intentions, by: (1). Enacting maximum (not fixed amount) fines, consistent with the Legislature’s practice of setting statutory administrative citation fines as maximums (adjustable) fine amounts. (2). Accepting 36900’s $1,500 amount as the new and Constitutionally permitted maximum fine, but only for violations of STVR advertising prohibitions.15 A great problem with judicial amendments – apart from their unconstitutionality fueling criticism of “judicial activism” - is that the amendments remain “shadow amendments” – invisible to the general 14 For a 2016 survey of federal cases in which federal statutes have been judicially amended, as well as the various rationales given for the authority to make these judicial amendments, see Eric Fish, Judicial Amendments of Statutes, 84 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 3, pp. 564 – 600.Available at https://www.gwlr.org/vol-84-no-3/ 15 The correct maximum for Bajakajian’s third factor comparison should have been 36901’s $1.000 maximum administrative fine. Page 109 of 620 64 public until and unless the amendments are formally adopted by the responsible legislative body, in this case, the City.16 The invisibility to the general public of a judicial amendment increases here because STVR fines are authorized by ordinances but adopted by resolutions which never are incorporated into the City’s Municipal Code. And it is the CCMC – a compilation of City laws - which the public relies upon for information and guidance. In amending a defective law, the judicial officer attempts to preserve as far as possible the legislative intentions behind the law. The City clearly intended by its Fines to set a $5,000 fixed and strict liability fine. This is consistent with the City’s challenged Charter which authorizes the City only to establish set strict liability fines, not flexible (maximum) fines. Attachment 1, Resolution 2025 – 30 of the City of Rancho Mirage, (“RM”) demonstrates why the court should strike the Fines and not assume authority reserved to elected legislative officials. By its Resolution 2025 – 30, RM established a two-tier maximum schedule 16 For a discussion of the criticism surrounding “shadow” amendments, see William J. Aceves, Shadow Amendments, 60 Harv. J. on Legis. 27 (2023). Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.cwsl.edu/fs/411 Page 110 of 620 65 for STVR administrative fines, one (starting at $1,500) for unlawful STVR advertising, a higher one (starting at $5,000) for unlawful STVR operation.17 But Attachment 1 adopts two errors in the Montanaro Decision which this Cross-Appeal seeks to correct: First, the Bajakajian third factor reference is to 39601 ($1,000), not 39600 ($1,500). Secondly, 36901 applies universally to all administrative fines for any category of STVR ordinance violations so that there can be no “two-tiers” in fines for advertising and rental operation violations. The 36901 $1,000 maximum applies to both categories of offense. City’s Fines lack a ”severability” clause. And the trial court’s two judicial amendments of the Fines are plainly inconsistent with the City’s intentions in setting the Fines: $5,000 and strict liability. Wheeler. Cross-Appellant therefore urges the court to decline to legislate and simply strike the Fines. 17 Unlike Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage follows the state Legislature’s practice of setting maximum, not fixed, fines. Setting maximum fines allows cities both to enact lower fines and, in specific cases, to reduce the fine imposed in accordance with the equities. Page 111 of 620 66 VIII.B. PREJUDICIAL ERRORS BASED ON STATUTES. VIII. B. 1. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY FAILING TO FIND THAT THE FINES VIOLATE 36901’S $1,000 LIMIT SPECIFIC TO CITY FORUM CHOICE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES. .A violation of a city or county ordinance is a misdemeanor unless made an infraction by local ordinance. City specifically allows STVR ordinance violations to be prosecuted as misdemeanors. Misdemeanor and infraction prosecutions for STVR ordinance violations are brought by the City Attorney in the name of City in the court forum choice. The City Attorney has unreviewable discretion to prosecute misdemeanors as infractions. When the misdemeanor prosecution is reduced to an infraction, 36900 limits the fine to $1,500. But the challenged 64069.4(a)(1) purports to give cities an alternative to the misdemeanor and infraction court forum choice: enforcement by issuing administrative citations in the city forum choice. When prosecuted as a misdemeanor, fines and incarceration are set by Pen.§18. When violations of STVR ordinances are Page 112 of 620 67 prosecuted as an infraction, 36900(d)(1)(A) limits the first offense infraction fine to a maximum of $1,500. The trial court prejudicially erred when it failed to find that the Fines violate 36901’s specific statutory $1,000 maximum administrative fine, the maximum fine applicable when the offense has no other specified statutory fine limit. 36901 plainly limits city forum choice administrative fines to a $1,000 maximum for violation of any ordinance not otherwise limited by other statutes. 36901 is the “default” fine that closes any gaps in, and completes, the Legislature’s carefully devised city forum choice fines framework.18 See Sections IX and X, infra, incorporated herein by this reference. 18 As used here, “default” describes a general or “catch-all” statutory administrative fine limit which becomes applicable only when there is not already a statutorily established specific administrative fine limit for the specific offense. 36901 completes the Legislature’s over-all administrative fines scheme by eliminating the possibility of “loop- holes” – like the $5,000 “loophole” incorrectly asserted by City. Page 113 of 620 68 VIII. B. 2. THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY MAKING TWO JUDICIAL AMENDMENTS, BOTH VIOLATING THE SEPARATION OF POWERS DOCTRINE, WHEN THE TRIAL COURT WAS REQUIRED TO STRIKE THE FINES. In violation of the Separation of Powers doctrine. the trial court prejudicially erred when it failed simply to strike the Fines as violative of 36901’s specific statutory default maximum $1,000 administrative fine, but, instead, made two (2) judicial amendments to the Fines inconsistent with the Fines clear and plain intentions. The trial court: (a) reduced the fixed $5,000 fine to a maximum fine of up-to $1,500 (using, incorrectly, as the Bajakajian comparable statute, the $1,500 maximum infraction 36900 statutory fine instead, correctly, of the maximum $1,000 36901 statutory fine), and (b) eliminated strict liability bymaking the fine a maximum fine subject to case by case reduction based on the facts and equities. Page 114 of 620 69 VIII. B. 3. ALTERNATIVELY, ARGUENDO, IF THESE JUDICIAL AMENDMENTS ARE CONSTITUTIONAL, THE TRIAL COURT PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY INCORRECTLY BASING THE 50% FINE ON 36900(d)(1)(A). Assuming, arguendo, that the trial court was permitted by the Separation of Powers doctrine to make its two (2) judicial amendments to the Fines rather than striking them on any of the grounds asserted by this Cross-Appeal, the trial court prejudicially erred when it ordered a fine of 50% of the 36900(d)(1)(A) $1,500 infraction (court forum choice) STVR fine (that is, $750) instead of 50% of the 36901 $1,000 default administrative (city forum choice) fine (that is, $500). VIII. B. 4. ALTERNATIVELY, THE TRIAL COURT, BY MISINTERPRETING 53069.4, PREJUDICIALLY ERRED BY DENYING MR. LEVIK’S MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE TO CONDUCT ECONOMIC DISCOVERY. Page 115 of 620 70 Before City’s initial appearance, Mr. Levik filed and served City by personal service his motion for continuance. By its July 10, 2024 order denying Cross-Appellant’s motion for continuance, the trial court prejudicially erred, by misinterpreting 53069.4 as not permitting a 53069.4 appellant prior to the de novo appeal hearing to initiate and complete economical discovery. As a result of the July 10, 2024 denial of a continuance, eight days later at the July 18, 2024 de novo hearing. Mr. Levik was unable to present evidence obtainable through economic discovery to support his Due Process objections to Brian Podolsky, the city forum choice hearing officer, selected and provided, his services paid for, by Data Ticket, Inc., the City’s outsourced fines collection agent. IX. THE LEGISLATIVE HISTORIES OF 36900 AND 36901 CONFIRM THAT THE FINES VIOLATE 36901’s DEFAULT $1,000 MAXIMUM ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND THAT 36901, NOT 36900, IS THE COMPARABLE STATUTE FOR BAKAJANIAN’S THIRD PROPORTIONALITY FACTOR. Page 116 of 620 71 IX.A. INTRODUCTION TO LEGISLATIVE HISTORIES. As demonstrated by the Legislative history provided in this Section, when, under 53069.4, a city imposes, in its administrative city forum choice (where the violation is not being enforced by misdemeanor or infraction prosecution), and there is no state statutory fine specified fine for the violation, 36901 limits the administrative fine to $1,000. $1,000 is the “default” fine that completes the statutory fines schedule by eliminating “loopholes.” 36901 ensures that, legally, when it comes to state regulation of administrative fines, “all bases are covered.” A local entity may not take the benefits of state-provided administrative procedure and authority with one hand while pushing away state-provided limits on fines with the other hand. [See Wilson v. Beville (1957) 47 Cal.2d 852, 857 9 [(“where liability is imposed by statute the method or regulation of the enforcement of the liability such as claim filing and limitation of actions is not a municipal affair controllable by city charter”)] (fn. omitted.)] Here, state law provides but also limits – explicitly conditions - a city’s authority to impose city forum choice administrative fines in lieu of court forum choice enforcement. Page 117 of 620 72 IX. B. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF EARLY RELEVANT STATUTORY ENACTMENTS. The Legislature enacted section 36900 in 1949, with the maximum city-imposed fines for repeat offenses set at $500. (Stats. 1949, ch. 79, § 1, p. 151.) At that time, every violation of a city ordinance was a misdemeanor. (Ibid., codifying Gov. Code, § 36900.) In 1974, the Legislature provided that a violation of a city ordinance is a misdemeanor or an infraction and set maximum fine amounts for infractions at $50 for a first violation, $100 for a second violation, and $250 for each additional violation within one year. [Stats. 1974, ch. 677, § 1, p. 1543, codified as amended at Gov. Code, § 36900, subd. (b).] In 1983, the Legislature doubled those amounts. (Stats. 1983, ch. 1092, § 138, p. 4000.) In 1992, the Legislature decriminalized parking violations and established an administrative system for adjudicating contested parking tickets. (Stats. 1992, ch. 1244, §§ 1, 7, pp. 5918 & 5923- 5924.) It found that criminal penalties were not appropriate for parking violations and that the safeguards attached to criminal prosecutions were not necessary for fair enforcement of such violations. (Stats. 1992, ch. 1244, § 1(b), p. 5918.) Page 118 of 620 73 In 1995, the Legislature considered a bill to expand the city forum choice administrative citation process so as to include other low-level violations, “such as false burglar alarms and the early setting out of yard wastes.” [Sen. Com. on Crim. Proc., Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 814 (1995-1996 Reg. Sess.) Apr. 18, 1995, p. 3.)]19 As the sponsor explained, the legislative goal was to take issues out of the courts, thus “short circuiting the process.” (Ibid.) The bill would “allow administrative citations to closely mirror the parking citation program.” [Assem. reading analysis of Sen. Bill No. 814 (1995-1996 Reg. Sess.) as amended Aug. 21, 1995, p. 2.]20 The enacted bill provides that “[t]he legislative body of a local agency, as the term ‘local agency’ is defined in Section 54951, may by ordinance make any violation of any ordinance enacted by the local agency subject to an administrative fine or penalty.” [Stats. 1995, ch. 898, § 2, p. 6879, codifying Gov. Code, § 53069.4, subd. (a)(1).] The definition of “local agency” includes cities. 54951. 19 http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/95-96/bill/sen/sb_0801- 0850/sb_814_cfa_950223_103816_sen_comm.html 20 http://leginfo.ca.gov/pub/95-96/bill/sen/sb_0801- 0850/sb_814_cfa_950823_174651_asm_floor.html Page 119 of 620 74 “Where the violation would otherwise be an infraction, the administrative fine or penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or penalty amounts for infractions set forth in Section 25132 and subdivision (b) of Section 36900.” [53069.4, subd. (a)(1)] (Emphases added]. The Legislature limited administrative fines that would “otherwise” be an infraction because administrative forum fines are civil, not criminal, and the limits set forth in 36900, subd. (b) are limits on (criminal) infractions “prosecuted by city authorities” and “punishable” by fine. [36900(a), (b).]21 Thus, if the Legislature had not specified that section 36900’s limits on criminal infractions also apply to administrative fines for violations that would “otherwise” be an infraction, the limits set forth in subdivision (b) of section 36900 would not apply in city forum choice administrative proceedings. The Legislature did not need to specify that the limits set forth in section 36901 would apply in administrative proceedings, however, 21 CCMC delegates to the City Attorney exclusive authority for ordinance enforcement to bring a criminal misdemeanor proceeding and then reduce the charges to an infraction. In the court forum choice’s STVR infraction proceeding, the 36900(d)(1)(A) $1,500 maximum would apply. Page 120 of 620 75 because section 36901 is broadly worded so that it may apply in any proceeding involving a “fine.” 36901 provides clarification that a city’s “fine” shall not exceed $1,000. 53069.4 allows a “fine,” and such fines are subject to the limit on any city-imposed “fine” under section 36901. No published decision has ever held that the $1,000 limit set forth in section 36901 does not apply to the city administrative forum. IX.C. SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATION CONFIRMS 36901’s $1,000 MAXIMUM FINE APPLIES TO CITY FORUM CHOICE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES WHERE NO OTHER STATUTE ESTABLISHES A MAXIMUM FINE FOR THE OFFENSE AT ISSUE. In recent years, the Legislature has amended the Government Code several times to enable cities to impose higher fines for ordinance violations by city forum choice administrative enforcement. These amendments confirm that statutory law imposes limits on city-imposed fines because the amendments would have been unnecessary if cities already were given by statute the power to impose unlimited fines in city forum choice administrative proceedings. Page 121 of 620 76 IX.C. 1. FAILED ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE BY STATUTE 36901’S $1,000 DEFAULT ADMINISTRATIVE FINE RECONFIRM THE APPLICABILITY TO CITY OF THE STATUTORY DEFAULT FINE. In the years prior to 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the convenience of online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO, increased the use of short-term vacation rentals. The platforms were especially popular in the desert cities where several highly attended music festivals attracting crowds of young visitors are held annually in Coachella. After a shooting at an Airbnb rental in Orinda on October 31, 2019, Senator Steve Glazer introduced Senate Bill No. 1049 (2019- 2020 Reg. Sess.) to increase the maximum fines that cities may impose for violating short-term rental ordinances.22 As introduced, the Legislative Counsel’s Digest noted that cities may not impose fines in excess of $1,000. The bill proposed creating a new statute, 22Julia Baum, Glazer bill would raise fines on short-term rentals, Danville San Roman Tri-Valley News (July 5, 2020). https://www.danvillesanramon.com/news/2020/07/05/glazer-bill- would-raise-fines-on-short-term-rentals/ (as of May 20, 2026). Page 122 of 620 77 section 36902, to provide: “[n]otwithstanding Section 36901 or any other law, a city legislative body may impose a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each violation of a short-term rental ordinance.” [Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019 -2020 Reg. Sess.)] (as introduced Feb. 18, 2020.) In its comments on the proposed bill, the professional staff of the Senate Committee on Governance and Finance argued that the proposed new statute would not allow cities to impose administrative fines of up to $5,000 “because only the fines stated within Government Code § 36900 can be imposed administratively.” [Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) May 26, 2020, p. 4.]23 The staff argued that any violation that was not an infraction subject to the limits set forth in section 36900 had to proceed in court. (Ibid.) Accordingly, the staff advised the committee that it “should instead amend the existing Government Code § 36900 to ensure the fines are imposed administratively.” (Ibid.) The committee heeded that advice and 23 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_i d=201920200SB1049 Page 123 of 620 78 revised the proposed bill to amend section 36900. (Sen. Bill No. 1049 (2019-2020 Reg. Sess.) (as amended Aug. 25, 2020.) In the next legislative session, Senator Glazer reintroduced his bill as Senate Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.), which was a near verbatim copy of the previous session’s Senate Bill 1049. The legislative history demonstrates that the sponsor and the bill’s supporters continued to believe that without a legislative amendment, a city could not assess a fine in excess of $1,000 in any type of proceeding. They explained that when it came to short-term rental ordinances, “[u]nfortunately, the fines cities are allowed to levy under current law are too low to deter violations.” (Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) Mar. 8, 2021, p. 4.)24 “In order to improve the safety of our citizens,” the comments explain, “this bill would increase fines that cities and counties are 24 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysis Client.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB60 Page 124 of 620 79 allowed to impose on short-term rental hosts who violate local property rental laws.” (Ibid.) The League of California Cities agreed that cities needed legislative authority to impose higher fines. It commented that the “fines cities can levy under current law are often too low to deter violations and at times are considered a part of doing busines s for those who set out to violate local short-term rental ordinances.” (Assem. Com. on Local Government, Analysis of Sen. Bill No. 60 (2021-2022 Reg. Sess.) June 8, 2021, p. 4.)25 After receiving advice from professional staff, S enate and Assembly committee reports, and comments from the League of California Cities - all explaining that cities lacked authority to impose sufficient fines for violation of short-term rental ordinances - the Legislature enacted Senate Bill 60 as an urgency statute. (Stats. 2021, ch. 307, § 3, eff. Sept. 24, 2021.) The urgency statute, for the first time, raised the maximum fine for a violation of a short-term rental ordinance that is an infraction to $1,500 for a first violation, $3,000 25 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysis Client.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB60 Page 125 of 620 80 for a second violation, and $5,000 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation. [Id., § 2, codified at Gov. Code, § 36900, subd. (d).] As the above legislative history makes clear, by a series of unenacted legislation, the Legislature reconfirmed that the $1,000 limit set forth in section 36901 is the default maximum applicable to all city forum choice administrative proceedings. Otherwise, the unsuccessful efforts to amend section 36900 would have been unnecessary, a waste of time and effort. The purpose of the failed proposed legislation was to raise the maximum administrative fine that cities could impose in the city forum choice for STVR ordinance enforcement. If cities were already empowered to impose unlimited fines in administrative proceedings, then there would be no reason for the Legislature’s (failed) attempt to enact Senate Bill 60, and its passage would have been unnecessary and virtually of no significance. Notably, the Legislature believed Senate Bill 60 was necessary precisely because, without it, cities could not impose a fine in excess of $1,000 for a STVR ordinance violation. Page 126 of 620 81 X. THIS CHARTER CITY’S ADOPTION OF THE LEGISLATURE’S STATEWIDE UNIFORM FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LOCAL AGENCIES’ CANNABIS ORDINANCES CONTRADICTS CITY’S CLAIM OF “LOCAL RULE” EXEMPTION FOR CITY’S VIOLATION OF 36901’S $1.000 MAXIMUM. X.A. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY OF CITY’S CANNABIS ORDINANCE FINES. The Legislature’s recent cannabis -related amendments to section 53069.4, and their legislative history, further demonstrate that - unless a different statute creates a different maximum fine for a specific category of violation - section 36901 limits city-imposed administrative city forum choice fines to $1,000 – including Charter city forum choice fines. Otherwise stated, the cannabis fines established by the Legislature demonstrate that fine schemes are governed by statutes, not by Charter city ordinances and resolutions. The Legislature followed the Attorney General’s specific advice that any amendment of 53069.4 should limit county fines to ensure Page 127 of 620 82 uniformity with limits on city fines. Accordingly, as explained below, both the Attorney General and the Legislature hold the same interpretation of 36901 as Cross-Appellant here – that 36901’s $1,000 fine is the default maximum administrative fine applicable in any Charter city forum choice STVR enforcement proceedings. In 2016, California voters approved Proposition 64, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, to legalize cultivation of marijuana, subject to licensing and other regulation. [Prop. 64, as approved by voters, Gen. Elec. (Nov. 8, 2016)] (“Proposition 64”). Legalizing marijuana created new code enforcement issues for cities. Although Proposition 64 included fines for violating marijuana regulations, new economic incentives to grow marijuana meant that some localities reportedly had difficulty enforcing building and safety standards. (Sen. Com. on Governance and Finance, Analysis of Assem. Bill No. 2164 (2017-2018 Reg. Sess.) June 25, 2018, pp. 3- 4.)26 In 2018, concern about illegal cultivation of marijuana led the Legislature to authorize localities to impose administrative fines for 26 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysis Client.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB2164 Page 128 of 620 83 ordinance violations immediately, without a cure period, if the violation resulted from or facilitated the illegal cultivation of cannabis. [Stats. 2018, ch. 316, § 1, codified at 53069.4(a)(2)(B).] Commentators noted, however, that new authorization might have only marginal deterrent effect, stating, “the amounts that local agencies can impose for violations of local ordinances [are] limited to $1,000 per violation — significantly less than the fines imposed under [state law].” [Sen. Rules Com., 3d reading analysis of Assem. Bill No. 2164 (2017-2018 Reg. Sess.) July 3, 2018, p. 6.] In 2020, the Court of Appeal issued its decision on appellate jurisdiction over appeals from a county-imposed administrative county forum fine in County of Humboldt v. Appellate Division of Superior Court (2020) 46 Cal.App.5th 298. Humboldt County had imposed substantial administrative county forum fines on alleged marijuana growers under its county code; the court stated that “[u]nless a code violation is designated an infraction, section 53069.4 places no limit on the amount the local agency can assess for the violation.” (Id. at p. 312.) However, 36901 applies to cities, not counties, and no parallel statute limits fines that a county may impose. Therefore, County of Humboldt does not address the issue here: whether 36901 limits city forum choice fines. Page 129 of 620 84 In 2023, the Legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 1684 (2023- 2024 Reg. Sess.) to strengthen local enforcement of cannabis laws and also reduce the disparity in maximum fines that counties and cities, respectively, could impose. To strengthen enforcement, it authorized local entities to declare that a violation of state cannabis law is a local public nuisance subject to immediate administrative city forum choice fines. [Stats. 2023, ch. 477, § 1, codified at 53069.4, subd. (a)(2)(B).] Moreover, in the wake of the County of Humboldt decision, the Legislature recognized that it had treated counties and cities differently. Attorney General Rob Bonta explained that AB 1684 places a limit on fines that may be immediately imposed to ensure that fines are applied uniformly across the state. While the Government Code places no express cap on fines that may be imposed by county ordinances, there are limits on the amounts of fines that may be imposed by cities and for misdemeanors generally (a violation of a city or county ordinance is a misdemeanor unless made an infraction by local ordinance). Fairness and the principles of substantive due process persuaded the Legislature that fines imposed for misdemeanor violations of a county ordinance should be subject to the same limitations as violations of a city ordinance. [Assem. Floor Analysis Page 130 of 620 85 of Assem. Bill No. 1684 (2023-2024 Reg. Sess.) Sept. 12, 2023], p. 3, quotation marks omitted.)27 Accordingly, the Legislature amended the law to provide that “[a]dministrative fines or penalties that are immediately imposed pursuant to an ordinance adopted under subparagraph (B) shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation and shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day.” [Stats. 2023, ch. 477, § 1, codified at 53069.4, subd. (a)(2)(D).] This provision was enacted to ensure that limits on immediate administrative fines applied to counties as well as cities. XI. CONCLUSION AND PRAYER. Since July 5, 2024, the date of this court’s Montanaro Decision, fully aware that its STVR ordinance violation Fines are constitutionally suspect, City has continued – proverbially - to “shoot fish in a barrel,” filling its municipal coffers with ill -gotten $5,000 (and higher) violation fines exacted from Cathedral City property owners, self-representing because attorney fees make it impractical to 27 https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysis Client.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1684 Page 131 of 620 86 retain counsel to fight the City’s strategically-set $5,000 fines. When recourse is sought through a city -level appeal, due process is grossly violated in kangaroo hearings conducted by individuals put there and paid for by the City’s fines collection agency. Some of the forced tributes are taken from individuals who own property in the City but vote elsewhere and thus have no influence on City Council politics. Cited property owners are never informed by the City of their right to be free of Excessive Fines, nor that the Eighth Amendment issue is pending in this appeal. Nor has the City enacted the process required of it by 36900(e) to inform cited parties of their right to an income- qualified reduction of fines. In its Montanaro Decision., this court presciently expressed its observation and deep concern that the City’s forum choice could be “subject to abuse.” Shortly after this court took Montanaro under submission, the U.S. Supreme Court published its Jarkesy decision. By the combination of Jarkesy and Wheeler, this court now has the legal analytical framework necessary to place constitutional and statutory guard rails around the forum choices that this, and many other California local agencies, make daily. The same fine imposed for the same STVR advertising violation by the same City returns to the same court by this appeal, but with an Page 132 of 620 87 entirely different trial court posture. This time, a citizen’s constitutional and statutory challenges to the Fines are preserved and non-forfeited and will finally be heard and decided on the merits. Wherefore, Cross-Appellant respectfully requests this appellate court issue the declarations, interpretations, determinations, decisions, and orders requested by his Cross-Appeal. Respectfully submitted, May 21, 2026 Richard S. Levik Page 133 of 620 ATTACHMENT “1” TO CROSS-APPELLANT RICHARD S. LEVIK’S BRIEF ON THE MERITS RESOLUTION 2025-30 OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA DATED AND EFFECTIVE JULY 17, 2025 Page 134 of 620 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A TIER-BASED SCHEDULE OF FINES REGARDING VIOLATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage ("City") is a charter city and a municipal corporation of the State of California, and recognized as a political subdivision of State of California for certain purpose; and WHEREAS, upon a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1225 (the "Enabling Ordinance"), amending Section 17.30.270 (Short- Term Rentals) of Chapter 17.30 (General Property and Use Standards) of Title 17 Zoning) of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code), providing for a schedule of fines to be established by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a tier-based schedule of fines ("Schedule of Fines", as set forth in more detail in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to address the nature and extent of the underlying offense and harm caused; and WHEREAS, the City generally prohibited short-term rentals from operating and/or advertising in the City in or around October 2021. However, the City continues to monitor and cite illegal operating and/or advertising short-term rentals; and WHEREAS, the illegal operation of short-term rentals causes significant neighborhood disruption, often leading to noise complaints, parking issues, and general nuisances, of all of which directly impact the peace and tranquility of residential neighborhoods; requires increased City resources, often requiring a response from Code Compliance officers and/or the Sheriffs Department, resulting in hours of staff time for investigation, documentation, and enforcement; increased legal and administrative costs, especially where there are repeat and/or egregious violations, requiring City Attorney time, administrative proceedings, and hearings all at the City, and therefore taxpayer's, expense; risks of large unauthorized events, where a short-term rental host holds large gatherings, parties or other events which can cause unnecessary use of public safety resources; and undermines the City's efforts towards increasing housing availability, as it results in loss of long-term housing availability, contrary to local housing goals and state mandates; and WHEREAS, moreover, the City is located within the Coachella Valley, which holds numerous large events throughout the year, including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Stagecoach Festival, and many sporting events and/or concerts, drawing people into the valley from around the world. As Rancho Mirage is centrally located in the Coachella Valley and has large private residences, residences in Rancho Mirage are a popular location for large illegal gatherings. Many of these large illegal gatherings pay tremendous sums of money to rent these properties, sometimes illegally offered at an hourly rate; and 1 Page 135 of 620 words of this Resolution as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. That all the provisions heretofore adopted by the City that are in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 7 . EFFECTIVE DA TE. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon the effective date of the Enabling Ordinance. SECTION 8. CERTIFICATION. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 3 Page 136 of 620 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2025. ATTEST: Kristie Ramos, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: F. ,-Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney u~_.r, Wt-"cl\lf( No1, 1\J \ .I\--., '::.,t·t,rl.. Ct ·•t i><-\\ct ('{.\../ 4 Page 137 of 620 EXHIBIT "A" SCHEDULE OF FINES Violation of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.30.270 (Short-Term Rentals), or any subsequently enacted Municipal Code provision, establishing a penalty for violation of short-term rental regulations, shall be subject to the following schedule of fines: Operating short-term rental1: A fine not exceeding Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for the first violation; A fine not exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within a year. Advertising and/or offering for rent: A fine not exceeding One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) for the first violation; A fine not exceeding three thousand dollars ($3,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within a year; A fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation. 1 Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Section 17.30 .270(8) provides that "[o]pe ration of short-term rental includes advertising, offering for rent , or agreeing to rent , a short-term rental , regardless of whether a person actually occupies the short-term rental. E ach such action , and each day such operation persists, is a separate violation of this section ." " Operating " for purposes of this Schedule of Fines does not include the advertising or offering for rent. This Schedule of Fines set forth a separate fine for the violation of illegal advertising and/o r offering for rent. 5 Page 138 of 620 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE ) I, Kristie Ramos, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Mirage, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2025-30 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage, California at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of July 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, Mallotto, O'Keefe, Weill. None. None . None . 6 Kristie Ramos City Clerk Page 139 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.32 – TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX REDLINE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Compared against the codified Chapter 3.32 in effect August 24, 2026 Red strikethrough = deletion Blue underline = addition Source note: Proposed language is from Exhibit A of the City’s August 25, 2026 draft ordinance. Baseline language is the City’s online Municipal Code, including Ordinance ORD-26-1497 adopted March 24, 2026. Formatting-only differences may appear as redline edits where the draft restates the chapter in full. Chapter 3.32 Transient Occupancy Tax 3.32.010 Title for citation. This chapter shall be known as the uniform transient occupancy tax law of the cityCity. 3.32.020 Definitions. Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this chapter: Hotel means any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes,; and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, hostel, short- term rental, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobilehomemobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof. Occupancy means the use or possession, or the right to the use or possession of any room or room or portion thereof, in any hotel for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes. Operator means the person who is the proprietor of the hotel, motel, hostel, or short-term rental,; whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, and includes companies that arrange for reservations online. Though the operator performs histheir functions through a managing agent of any type or character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be determineddeemed an operator for the purposes of this chapter; and shall have the same duties and liabilities as histheir principal. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered to be compliance by both. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit. Rent means the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a hotel or short-term rental valued in money,; whether to be received in money, goods, labor, or otherwise, (including all receipts, cash, credits and property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever). Short-Term Rental means any single-family dwelling unit or multi-family dwelling unit (or portion thereof) that is rented, leased, licensed, or made available and occupied for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less. Tax administratorAdministrator means the administrative services department director or designee of the cityCity. Page 140 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials Transient means: 1. Any person as defined in this section who exercises, for any period of time, occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of payment, concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement; or 2. Any individual who personally exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of payment, concession, permit, right of access, license, or other agreement, for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less. Any such person or individual so occupying space in a hotel or Short-Term Rental shall be deemed to be a transient. Transient Occupancy Facility means a hotel or short-term rental. 3.32.030 Tax imposed. For occupancy of any hotel, motel, hostel, hospital or short-term rental as defined, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of fourteen (14) percent of the rent or bill charged by the operator. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the cityCity which is extinguished only by payment to the operator of the hotel, motel, hostel, hospital, or short-term accommodationrental at the time the rent or bill is paid. If the rent or bill is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient’s ceasing to occupy space in the hotel, motel, hostel, hospital or short-term accommodationrental. If for any reason the tax due is not paid to the operator, the tax administrator may require that such taxtransient shall bepay paidtax directly to the taxTax administratorAdministrator. 3.32.040 Exemptions from tax. No tax shall be imposed upon: A. Any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the cityCity to impose the tax herein provided; B. Any federal or state of California officer or employee when on official business; C. Any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty. No exemption shall be granted except upon a claim made at the time rent or payment is collected and under penalty of perjury upon a form prescribed by the taxTax administratorAdministrator. 3.32.050 Operator’s duties. Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the payment or rent is collected from every transient. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the operator. No operator of a hotel or short-term rental shall advertise or state in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator; or that it will not be added to the rent; or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner hereinafter provided. 3.32.060 Registration of hotel. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter, or within thirty (30) days after commencing business, whichever is later, each operator of any hotel or short-term rental renting occupancy to transients shall register said hotel or short-term rental with the taxTax administratorAdministrator and obtain from himthem a transient occupancy registration certificate to be at all times posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. Said certificate shall, among other things, state the following: A. The name of the operator; B. The address of the hotel or short-term rental; C. The date upon which the certificate was issued; Page 141 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials D. "This Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies that the person named on the face hereof has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Law by registering with the Tax Administrator for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting said tax to the Tax Administrator. This certificate does not authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business, conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner, or operate a hotel or short-term rental without strictly complying with all applicable local laws, (including but not limited to those requiring a permit from any Board, Commission, Department, or Office of this City). This certificate evidences registration for transient occupancy tax purposes only and does not constitute a land-use permit or other regulatory authorization." 3.32.070 Reporting and remitting. Each operator shall (on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter, or at the close of any shorter reporting period which may be established by the taxTax administratorAdministrator) make a return to the taxTax administratorAdministrator, on forms provided by himthem, of the total rents charged and received and the amount of tax collected for transient occupancies. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted to the taxTax administratorAdministrator. The taxTax administratorAdministrator may establish shorter reporting periods for any certificate holder if hethey deemsdeem it necessary in order to ensure collection of the tax, and hethey may require further information in the return. Returns and payments are due immediately upon cessation of business for any reason. All taxes collected by operators pursuant to this chapter shall be held in trust for the account of the cityCity until payment thereof is made to the taxTax administratorAdministrator. 3.32.080 Penalties and interest. A. Original Delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax. B. Continued Delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of thirty (30) days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax and the ten percent penalty first imposed and an additional penalty of ten percent (10%) will accrue for each thirty (30) days thereafter until payment of all remittance due plus penalties is paid. C. Fraud. If the taxTax administratorAdministrator determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this chapter is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in subsections A and B of this section. D. Interest. In addition to the penalties imposed, any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter shall pay interest at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the tax (exclusive of penalties) from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid. E. Penalties Merged with Tax. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the tax herein required to be paid. 3.32.090 Failure to collect and report tax–determination by Tax Administrator. If any operator shall fail or refuse to collect said tax and to make within the time provided in this chapter any report and remittance of said tax or any portion thereof required by this chapter, the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall proceed in such manner as hethey may deem best to obtain facts and information on which to base histheir estimate of the tax due. As soon as the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall procure such facts and information as hethey isare able to obtain upon which to base the assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator who has failed or refused to collect the same and to make such report and remittance, hethey shall proceed to determine and assess against such operator the tax, interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator so assessed at histheir last known place of address. Such operator may, within Page 142 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials ten (10) days after the serving or mailing of such notice, make application in writing to the taxTax administratorAdministrator for a hearing on the amount assessed. If application by the operator for a hearing is not made within the time prescribed, the tax, interest, and penalties if any determined by the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall become final and conclusive and immediately due and payable. If such application is made, the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall give not less than five (5) days’ written notice in the manner prescribed herein to the operator to show cause at a time and place fixed in said notice why said amount specified therein should not be fixed for such tax, interest and penalties. At such hearing, the operator may appear and offer evidence why such specified tax, interest, and penalties should not be so fixed. After such hearing, the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall determine the proper tax to be remitted and shall thereafter give written notice to the person in the manner prescribed herein of such determination and the amount of such tax, interest, and penalties. The amount determined to be due shall be payable after fifteen (15) days unless an appeal is taken as provided in Section 3.32.100. 3.32.100 Appeal. Any operator aggrieved by any decision of the Tax Administrator with respect to the amount of such tax, interest, and penalties if any may appeal to the City Manager or their designee by filing a notice of appeal with the City Manager or their designee within fifteen (15) days of the serving or mailing of the determination of the tax due. The City Manager or their designee shall fix a time and place for hearing such appeal, and give notice in writing to such operator at their last known place of address. 3.32.110 Records. It shall be the duty of every operator liable for the collection and payment to the cityCity of any tax imposed by this chapter to keep and preserve for a period of four (4) years all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax as the operator may have been liable for the collection and payment of to the cityCity, which records the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall have the right to inspect at all reasonable times. 3.32.120 Refunds. A. Whenever the amount of any tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid or paid more than once or has been erroneously or illegally collected or received by the cityCity, it may be refunded as provided in this section; provided that a written claim is timely filed in accordance with the requirements of section 3.08.010. B. An operator may claim a refund or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted the amount overpaid, paid more than once, or erroneously or illegally collected or received when it is established in a manner prescribed by the taxTax administratorAdministrator that the person from whom the tax has been collected was not a transient; provided however, that neither a refund nor a credit shall be allowed unless the amount of the tax so collected has either been refunded to the transient or credited to rent subsequently payable by the transient to the operator. C. A transient may obtain a refund of taxes overpaid or paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received by the cityCity by filing a claim in the manner provided in subsection A of this section; but only when the tax was paid by the transient directly to the taxTax administratorAdministrator, or when the transient having paid the tax to the operator, establishes to the satisfaction of the taxTax administratorAdministrator that the transient has been unable to obtain a refund from the operator who collected the tax. D. No refund shall be paid under the provisions of this section unless the claimant establishes histheir right thereto by written records showing entitlement thereto. 3.32.125 Change of ownership—tax clearance certificate. A. Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7283.5 (and as that section may from time to time be amended), a purchaser, transferee, or other person attempting to obtain ownership of a transient occupancy facility may request in writing from the taxTax administratorAdministrator the issuance of a tax Page 143 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials clearance certificate stating the amount of tax and any accrued penalties and interest due and owing, if any. B. The taxTax administratorAdministrator shall, within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the written request for a tax clearance certificate issue the tax clearance certificate, or may conduct an audit of the subject transient occupancy facility. Any such audit must be completed within ninety (90) days after the date the records of the subject transient occupancy facility have been made available to the taxTax administratorAdministrator, and a tax clearance certificate must be issued within thirty (30) days of the completion of the audit. C. If following an audit the taxTax administratorAdministrator determines that the current operator’s records are insufficient to assess the amount of tax due and owing, the taxTax administratorAdministrator shall (within thirty (30) days of making that determination) notify the prospective purchaser, transferee, or other person that a tax clearance certificate will not be issued. D. If the taxTax administratorAdministrator does not comply with the request for a tax clearance certificate, the purchaser, transferee, or other person that obtains ownership of the transient occupancy facility shall not be liable for any transient occupancy tax obligation incurred prior to the date of the purchase or transfer of the property. E. The tax clearance certificate shall state the following: 1. The amount of tax, interest, and penalties then due and owing; 2. The period of time for which the tax clearance certificate is valid; and 3. That the purchaser, transferee, or other person may rely upon the tax clearance certificate as conclusive evidence of the tax liability associated with the property as of the date specified on the certificate. F. Any purchaser, transferee, or other person who does not obtain a tax clearance certificate under this section (or who obtains a tax clearance certificate that indicates that tax is due and owing and fails to withhold for the benefit of the cityCity sufficient funds in the escrow account for the purchase of the property to satisfy the transient tax liability) shall be held liable for the amount of tax due and owing. G. The fee for issuance of a tax clearance certificate shall be established by resolution of the cityCity Council. 3.32.130 Actions to collect. Any tax required to be paid by any transient under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed by the transient to the cityCity. Any such tax collected by an operator which has not been paid to the cityCity shall be deemed a debt owed by the operator to the cityCity. Any person owing money to the cityCity under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to an action brought in the name of the cityCity for the recovery of such amount. 3.32.140 Tax lien. A. Any delinquent transient occupancy tax, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection shall become a lien on the service user’s property upon the recording of such with the Los Angeles County recorder’s office. B. The City shall serve upon the person or persons against whom the lien is recorded, a copy of the document evidencing the lien in one of the following ways: 1. By personal delivery with proof of service. a. Proof of service shall be shown by the affidavit of the person making the service showing the time, place, and manner of service; the name and address of the person served; and any other facts necessary to show that service was made. b. If there is no address for a person to be served known to the cityCity, the cityCity shall append to the lien an affidavit to that effect; 2. By leaving the document of the lien at the person’s residence or place of business in the care of the person in charge. Page 144 of 620 Chapter 3.32 Redline – prepared from City source materials Proof of service shall be shown by the affidavit of the person making the service showing the time, place, and manner of service; the name and address of the person served, together with the title or capacity of the person accepting service; and any other facts necessary to show that service was made; 3. By registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person’s residence or place of business. a. This service is complete at the time of mailing. b. Proof of service shall be shown by an affidavit setting forth the fact of service; the name and residence or business address of the person making this service; showing that hethey isare over the age of eighteen years; the date and place of deposit in the mail; the name and address of the person served as shown on the envelope; and the fact that the envelope was sealed and deposited in the mail, with the postage thereon fully prepaid, and sent by registered or certified mail. C. The City may add the actual cost of service to the lien to the extent that such costs do not exceed the costs of such notice provided by the county recorder’s office. D. The lien shall not be removed until the delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection are fully paid or the property is sold for payment of the delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection. E. The tax lien shall cease to exist for all purposes after thirty (30) years from the time the tax became a lien. F. Property sold for delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection is subject to redemption within a redemption period of five (5) years. 3.32.150 Violations–misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable therefor by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the cityCity jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any operator or other person who fails or refuses to register as required herein, or to furnish any return required to be made, or who fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the taxTax administratorAdministrator, or who renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as aforesaid. Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report or claim who makes any false or fraudulent report or claim with intent to defeat or evade the determination of any amount due required by this chapter to be made, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as aforesaid. Page 145 of 620 ECOMMENT: August 17, 2026 To: City Council, Public Works Commission, and Chief Phillips From: Tony Higgins California Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) permitted cities to lower speed limits from 25–20 mph on qualifying residential roads and safety corridors beginning June 30, 2024, without an Engineering Traffic Survey. To investigate the potential benefits, the City Council unanimously approved a future agenda item on July 25, 2023, more than 3 years ago, to consider provisions of AB 43 that allow these speed limit reductions on RESIDENTIAL collector roads. Three years later, that future agenda item has never been heard. The latest status in tonight’s agenda says: “Pending staffing availability and completion of other previously requested future agenda items. Targeting Summer 2026.” Then, sometime this weekend, i believe the future agenda items status report dropped any reference to the unanimous July 2023 speed review and replaced it with: Informational Item for a comprehensive review of City speed limits, focusing on major thoroughfares including Hermosa Avenue, 27th Street, Valley Drive, Ardmore Avenue, and Prospect Avenue (supported by: Jackson and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction May 12, 2026, basically rewriting history, erasing three years of waiting. Correct me if I’m wrong! Ignoring that the city has slow-tracked the safety and quality-of-life concerns of 25–30% of Hermosa’s residents and of 3,863 registered voters who live on the city’s 9 main RESIDENTIAL collector roads, including Manhattan Ave, Hermosa Ave, 27th St, Gould Ave, Valley Dr, Ardmore Ave, Monterey, and Prospect Ave, for more than 3 years is NOT the efficient, excellent service the city ascribes to. Budget data indicate that, over the last 5 years, total spending on traffic- and transportation-related engineering consultants is in the low hundreds of Page 146 of 620 thousands of dollars. But we can’t get a hearing on residential collector road safety for over 3 years? The aforementioned consultant dollars were used to justify the lane closures on Pier Ave to accommodate outdoor dining decks, new commercial district bicycle lanes mainly in the downtown business district, the city’s unofficial upper-Pier walking streets initiative to move vehicle and truck traffic off Pier Ave and onto residential collector roads, and arterial traffic improvements on PCH & Aviation that largely benefit inter-city commuters, not local residents. Meanwhile, the city has swept a meaningful safety, quality-of-life, and speeding-enforcement analysis under the carpet on residential collector roads throughout the city. To date, there is no publicly available meaningful information about the number of speeding vehicles on these 9 residential collector roads, nor any data on the number of fast rolling stops > than 3 mph at busy collector road stop signs and on school safe crosswalks. Sadly, our Police Chief has publicly declared there is no speeding problem on these 9 collector roads that justifies moving traffic enforcement resources from arterials and the commercial district, where 95%+ of the speeding tickets have been issued over the past several years. If, as the Chief says, there is no speeding problem on the 9 main collector roads, then perhaps it’s time to ask what the Chief thinks constitutes a speeding problem on our residential collector roads. Does the Chief think someone going 20 mph over the posted speed limit of 25 mph on a narrow single-lane collector road in a residential neighborhood is not a speeding problem? How about 30 mph over the posted speed limit on 27th’s steep, narrow, blind crest that is increasingly used by e-bikers? It’s a Class 3 bicycle route without a bike lane or sharrows! Does the Chief think someone going 10 mph+ over the posted speed limit on Gould, immediately adjacent to Valley Park and its patron children & seniors, is not a problem? I got news for you, Chief. It happens all the time! Where does the Chief draw the line? Page 147 of 620 What data supports the Chief’s claim that there is no speeding problem on our Residential Collector Roads? Residents deserve to know, as do voters. I’m sure everyone will agree that two years (2024 & 2025) without a single speeding ticket on residential collector road segments, including Valley Dr, Ardmore, Prospect, 27th Street, and Manhattan Ave, according to HBPD- provided data, is not good. Accordingly, I am asking the city to take the concrete action described below, including: (1) Agendizing speed reductions from 25 to 20 mph as allowed by AB 43 AND setting a hearing date, (2) Shifting some of the arterial speed enforcement to these collector roads. 95% of the speeding tickets issued in Hermosa in 2024 and 2025 were on arterials like PCH & Aviation or inside the commercial districts. (3) Retaining data on HBPD traffic enforcement for 5–10 years so trends can actually be analyzed and enforcement properly targeted. (4) Deploying temporary pole-mounted lidar/radar data capture devices costing between $5–7k that can be field-configured to gather vehicle counts, speeding infractions, and vehicle type (automobile, small truck, large truck), or be field-set for low-speed monitoring to capture rolling-stop data. While our city has made strides in overall traffic enforcement, doubling the number of moving violation tickets from 3–6 tickets daily this year, our neighborhood collector roads continue to bear the brunt of cut-through traffic, excessive speed, and noise that often overflows from arterial traffic jams. Once again, 3,863 registered voters live on these 9 collector roads, so this problem has significant mass. And please don’t tell me the city can afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on traffic consultants but can’t afford a simple $5–7k device that can clearly determine the magnitude of speeding and rolling-stop safety risks on our residential collector roads. That’s the very definition of penny-wise & pound-foolish. Page 148 of 620 Any councilman that suggests that we shouldn’t gather collector road speeding & rolling-stop data should be shown the door in the Nov. 3, 2026, Council election. We’ve waited 3+ years for Public Works to pull this data together, and we have nothing to show. Meanwhile, the city is sitting on a pot of cash for traffic surveys, but apparently resident safety doesn’t make the cut. It’s been 3 years, for God’s sake! To protect our neighborhoods, I simply echo the actions others have urged: 1.Agendize a Speed Limit Reduction to 20 MPH on Residential Collector Roads Agendize a speed limit reduction from 25 MPH to 20 MPH on our primary local residential collector corridors identified above. •Broad Neighborhood Impact: A minimum of 30% of all Hermosa Beach homes sit directly on these residential collector roads. •Safety Maximization: Dropping speed limits to 20 MPH gives drivers more time to react to children, pets, and cyclists on neighborhood streets. •Quality of Life: Lowering the baseline speed limit will drastically reduce late-night modified exhaust engine noise, restoring peace to residential neighborhoods and allowing children to get a better night’s sleep. The problem is it’s the same late-night modified exhaust vehicles and bar traffic lighting up our neighborhood streets week after week, month after month, and year after year with almost no HBPD enforcement. Our quality of life takes a back seat to visitors enjoying their late-night Crème Brûlée at downtown restaurants. 2.Shift More Moving Violation Traffic Enforcement from Arterials to Residential Collector Roads I want to explicitly acknowledge the positive progress made by the Hermosa Beach Police Department since the start of the year, specifically doubling the number of daily traffic citations from 3 to 6 per day. However, historical data has shown a severe geographic imbalance in where these citations are issued. •The Arterial Imbalance: Historically, the vast majority of speeding tickets have been concentrated on major arterials like Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), Aviation Boulevard, and deep within the downtown commercial district. Page 149 of 620 •The Residential Need: Commuters frequently use our residential collector roads to bypass these main arteries. We need the HBPD to shift its newly increased enforcement capacity directly onto the neighborhood streets listed above, where speeding poses an immediate threat to residents. •Speed limits can be reduced under AB 43 without Engineering Traffic Surveys. •Speed limits do not need to be enforced at the 85th percentile speed. They can be enforced at the reduced speed limit. •Clearly, the city needs to be more forthcoming on the amount of enforcement & enforcement TRENDS on local RESIDENTIAL Collector Roads. This should be a priority. 3.Establish 5-to-10-Year Retention Windows for Traffic and Crime Data To effectively analyze local safety trends, the public must have long-term access to traffic enforcement data. Currently, the city deletes the public- facing HBPD Weekly Crime Updates from its website after just 12 months, complicating & compromising independent citizen analysis. •The Legal Base and Beyond: Under California Government Code Section 34090, the city must preserve underlying traffic citations for 1 to 2 years, but local policy should extend this to a 5-to-10-year public archive for both citation trends and the Weekly Crime Updates. •Data-Driven Accountability: The police department already tracks 3 to 5 years of historical collision data internally to secure California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grants. Extending the public dashboard retention window to match this timeline eliminates “duplicate labor” and allows residents to verify if enforcement is actually matching neighborhood safety needs over time. 4.Use Temporary Pole-Mounted Vehicle Speed Recorders to Capture Data to Target Enforcement The “Stealth” Traffic Counter & Data Collector: If you only need to harvest speed data, vehicle counts, and traffic classification without alerting drivers, you use a stealth radar tracker equipped with a low-speed rolling-stop detector to capture the frequency & magnitude of rolling stops at busy stop signs and school safe crosswalks throughout the city. Residents deserve targeted data, speeding, and rolling-stop enforcement, and 3 years is way too long to wait. Page 150 of 620 Conclusion: The city cannot cure the speeding problems on residential collector roads noted by so many of your constituents if we continue to enforce major highways while neglecting the residential roads where a third of our population sleeps, plays, and lives. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to keeping Hermosa Beach safe, quiet, and transparent. Sincerely, Tony Higgins --------- Additional Data Based on Voter Registration Data: The vast majority of speeding tickets are being issued on arterials like PCH & Aviation, not on local collector roads in residential areas where residents have repeatedly noted out-of-control speeders. Individual Corridor Breakdown Note: Hermosa has 10,090 total living units (i.e., single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, condos, ADUs, and apartments), which represents the actual, existing housing stock in Hermosa Beach derived from the General Plan. Voter registration rolls were used to extrapolate the minimum/maximum range of living units on the 9 collector roads listed below. The analysis concludes there are between 2,405/3,150 living units (or 24%–32%) of Hermosa’s living units directly adjacent to the collector roads listed below: Hermosa Avenue Accounts for approximately 550–650 living units. Manhattan Avenue Accounts for approximately 500–600 living units. Monterey Boulevard Accounts for approximately 500–650 living units. Page 151 of 620 Gould Avenue Accounts for approximately 60–80 living units. Valley Drive Accounts for approximately 60–100 living units. ARDMORE: Accounts for approximately 230–300 living units. PROSPECT: Accounts for approximately 210–280 living units. 27th STREET: Accounts for approximately 45–60 living units. HERONDO: Accounts for approximately 150–250 living units. Denying there is a festering problem until the tombstones start accumulating on the side of the road is not proactive policing. Telling residents and the council what the HBPD needs to squarely address the problem and not taking the council’s ability to manage this situation out of their hands. Page 152 of 620 Leaving Office: Date Left // (Check one circle below.) The period covered is January 1, 2025, through the date of leaving office. The period covered is //, through the date of leaving office. Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business Positions – schedule attached Schedule D - Income – Gifts – schedule attached Schedule E - Income – Gifts – Travel Payments – schedule attached Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The period covered is //, through December 31, 2025. STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS COVER PAGE A PUBLIC DOCUMENT I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. 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Office, Agency, or Court NAME OF FILER (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) MAILING ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS (Business or Agency Address Recommended - Public Document) Signature (File the originally signed paper statement with your filing official.) 5. Verification ► If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment. (Do not use acronyms) Agency: Position: -or- -or- None - No reportable interests on any schedule 4. Schedule Summary (required) Schedules attached Schedule A-1 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule A-2 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule B - Real Property – schedule attached ► Total number of pages including this cover page: -or- FPPC Form 700 - Cover Page (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 6 Attachment 700-P - Prospective Employment (87200 Filers Only) – schedule attached Filed Date: 03/29/2026 06:17 PM SAN: FPPC Saemann Rob City of Hermosa Beach City/Town Council Member Hermosa Beach 4 03/29/2026 06:17 PM Filed Date: 03/29/2026 06:17 PM SAN: FPPC Page 153 of 620 NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 2525 25 SCHEDULE B Interests in Real Property (Including Rental Income) ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS CITY CITY INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other Comments: FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD Guarantor, if applicable OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None Guarantor, if applicable HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 * You are not required to report loans from a commercial lending institution made in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender’s regular course of business must be disclosed as follows: None None FPPC Form 700 - Schedule B (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 12 Name 25 25 25 25 Rob Saemann 1116-1118 Loma Drive Hermosa Beach Eric Newman and Kim Noble -1118 Loma Jamie and Juliette Stockley - 1116 Loma 718 21st Street Hermosa Beach SEE ATTACHED Page 154 of 620 NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 2525 25 SCHEDULE B Interests in Real Property (Including Rental Income) ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS CITY CITY INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. 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Personal loans and loans received not in a lender’s regular course of business must be disclosed as follows: None None FPPC Form 700 - Schedule B (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 12 Name 25 25 25 25 Rob Saemann 740 - 746 24th Street Hermosa Beach Dimitar Mitov, Scott Fullerton, and Serena Kirby Page 155 of 620 700CALIFORNIA FORM FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSIONAttachmentName SCHEDULE B Rob Saemann ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS : 718 21st Street LIST OF SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE Todd Mark, Julia Deshazer, Lee Ann Harris, Heather Seyfert, Stowe Symon, and Cailin Beadles Dana Delany, Kelly Delany Page 156 of 620 Leaving Office: Date Left // (Check one circle below.) The period covered is January 1, 2025, through the date of leaving office. The period covered is //, through the date of leaving office. Schedule C - Income, Loans, & Business Positions – schedule attached Schedule D - Income – Gifts – schedule attached Schedule E - Income – Gifts – Travel Payments – schedule attached Annual: The period covered is January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The period covered is //, through December 31, 2025. STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS COVER PAGE A PUBLIC DOCUMENT I have used all reasonable diligence in preparing this statement. I have reviewed this statement and to the best of my knowledge the information contained herein and in any attached schedules is true and complete. I acknowledge this is a public document. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date Signed (month, day, year) 3. Type of Statement (Check at least one box) State Judge (Supreme, Appellate, Superior Court), Retired Judge, Pro Tem Judge, or Court Commissioner (Statewide Jurisdiction) Multi-County County of City of Other 2. Jurisdiction of Office (Check at least one box) Candidate: Date of Election and office sought, if different than Part 1: Assuming Office: Date assumed // Date Initial Filing Received Filing Official Use Only Please type or print in ink. 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM Agency Name (Do not use acronyms) Division, Board, Department, District, if applicable Your Position 1. Office, Agency, or Court NAME OF FILER (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) MAILING ADDRESS STREET CITY STATE ZIP CODE DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS (Business or Agency Address Recommended - Public Document) Signature (File the originally signed paper statement with your filing official.) 5. Verification ► If filing for multiple positions, list below or on an attachment. (Do not use acronyms) Agency: Position: -or- -or- None - No reportable interests on any schedule 4. Schedule Summary (required) Schedules attached Schedule A-1 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule A-2 - Investments – schedule attached Schedule B - Real Property – schedule attached ► Total number of pages including this cover page: -or- FPPC Form 700 - Cover Page (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 6 Attachment 700-P - Prospective Employment (87200 Filers Only) – schedule attached 12 2024 Filed Date: 03/03/2026 11:59 AM SAN: FPPC Keegan Michael D. City of Hermosa Beach City/Town Council Member Hermosa Beach 05 7 03/03/2026 11:59 AM Filed Date: 03/03/2026 11:59 AM SAN: FPPC Page 157 of 620 SCHEDULE A-1 Investments Stocks, Bonds, and Other Interests (Ownership Interest is Less Than 10%) Investments must be itemized. Do not attach brokerage or financial statements. IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 25 25 25 2525 252525 Name ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS ► NAME OF BUSINESS ENTITY GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS Comments: 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 25 NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) NATURE OF INVESTMENT Stock Other (Describe) Partnership Income Received of $0 - $499 Income Received of $500 or More (Report on Schedule C) 2525 FPPC Form 700 - Schedule A-1 (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 8 25 25 25 25 01 25 25 25 25 25 25 01 25 25 Michael Keegan Sysco Food Distribution Visa Credit card processing Google Stock Company 03 NVDA Stock company 10 Page 158 of 620 SCHEDULE A-2 Investments, Income, and Assets of Business Entities/Trusts (Ownership Interest is 10% or Greater) NATURE OF INTEREST Property Ownership/Deed of Trust Stock Partnership Leasehold Other Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property are attached Yrs. remaining Other NATURE OF INVESTMENT Partnership Sole Proprietorship IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 25 25 2525 25 Comments: Name Address (Business Address Acceptable) Name Address (Business Address Acceptable) FAIR MARKET VALUE $0 - $1,999 $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $0 - $1,999 $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT REAL PROPERTY Name of Business Entity, if Investment, or Assessor’s Parcel Number or Street Address of Real Property Description of Business Activity or City or Other Precise Location of Real Property INVESTMENT REAL PROPERTY Name of Business Entity, if Investment, or Assessor’s Parcel Number or Street Address of Real Property Description of Business Activity or City or Other Precise Location of Real Property ► 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD OR LEASED BY THE BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST ► 4. INVESTMENTS AND INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY HELD OR LEASED BY THE BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST Check one Trust, go to 2 Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2 Check one Trust, go to 2 Business Entity, complete the box, then go to 2 ► 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITY/TRUST) ► 2. IDENTIFY THE GROSS INCOME RECEIVED (INCLUDE YOUR PRO RATA SHARE OF THE GROSS INCOME TO THE ENTITY/TRUST) Name 700 Check one box:Check one box: YOUR BUSINESS POSITION YOUR BUSINESS POSITION FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $0 - $499 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $0 - $499 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 OVER $100,000 $10,001 - $100,000 OVER $100,000 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM ► 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST ► 1. BUSINESS ENTITY OR TRUST NATURE OF INTEREST Property Ownership/Deed of Trust Stock Partnership Leasehold Other Check box if additional schedules reporting investments or real property are attached Yrs. remaining 25 25 Other NATURE OF INVESTMENT Partnership Sole Proprietorship or ► 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) ► 3. LIST THE NAME OF EACH REPORTABLE SINGLE SOURCE OF INCOME OF $10,000 OR MORE (Attach a separate sheet if necessary.) FPPC Form 700 - Schedule A-2 (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 10 None Names listed below None or Names listed below 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Michael Keegan Manhattan Bread and Bagel 841 Monterey Blvd Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Bakery Consultant Corporation President Page 159 of 620 NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 2525 25 SCHEDULE B Interests in Real Property (Including Rental Income) ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS CITY CITY INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other Comments: FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD Guarantor, if applicable OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None Guarantor, if applicable HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 * You are not required to report loans from a commercial lending institution made in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender’s regular course of business must be disclosed as follows: None None FPPC Form 700 - Schedule B (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 12 Name 25 25 25 25 Michael Keegan 1107 Loma Drive, A Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 611 Monterey Blvd Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Page 160 of 620 NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED IF APPLICABLE, LIST DATE: // // ACQUIRED DISPOSED 25 2525 25 SCHEDULE B Interests in Real Property (Including Rental Income) ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS ► ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER OR STREET ADDRESS CITY CITY INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. SOURCES OF RENTAL INCOME: If you own a 10% or greater interest, list the name of each tenant that is a single source of income of $10,000 or more. NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other NATURE OF INTEREST Ownership/Deed of Trust Easement Leasehold Yrs. remaining Other Comments: FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE $2,000 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $100,001 - $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 IF RENTAL PROPERTY, GROSS INCOME RECEIVED OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $0 - $499 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD Guarantor, if applicable OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None Guarantor, if applicable HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 * You are not required to report loans from a commercial lending institution made in the lender’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender’s regular course of business must be disclosed as follows: None None FPPC Form 700 - Schedule B (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 12 Name 25 25 25 25 Michael Keegan 841 Monterey Boulevard Hermosa Beach Page 161 of 620 (Real property, car, boat, etc.)(Real property, car, boat, etc.) SCHEDULE C Income, Loans, & Business Positions (Other than Gifts and Travel Payments) GROSS INCOME RECEIVED No Income - Business Position Only No Income - Business Position OnlyGROSS INCOME RECEIVED Name OVER $100,000 OVER $100,000 $500 - $1,000 $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 $10,001 - $100,000 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM ► 1. INCOME RECEIVED NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE YOUR BUSINESS POSITION ► 1. INCOME RECEIVED NAME OF SOURCE OF INCOME ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE YOUR BUSINESS POSITION NAME OF LENDER* ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF LENDER INTEREST RATE TERM (Months/Years) % None HIGHEST BALANCE DURING REPORTING PERIOD $500 - $1,000 $1,001 - $10,000 $10,001 - $100,000 OVER $100,000 Comments: ► 2. LOANS RECEIVED OR OUTSTANDING DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD * You are not required to report loans from a commercial lending institution, or any indebtedness created as part of a retail installment or credit card transaction, made in the lender ’s regular course of business on terms available to members of the public without regard to your official status. Personal loans and loans received not in a lender’s regular course of business must be disclosed as follows: SECURITY FOR LOAN None Personal residence Real Property Guarantor Other Street address City (Describe) CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED Salary Spouse’s or registered domestic partner’s income (For self-employed use Schedule A-2.) Partnership (Less than 10% ownership. For 10% or greater use Schedule A-2.) Sale of Other CONSIDERATION FOR WHICH INCOME WAS RECEIVED Salary Spouse’s or registered domestic partner’s income (For self-employed use Schedule A-2.) Partnership (Less than 10% ownership. For 10% or greater use Schedule A-2.) Sale of Other (Describe)(Describe) (Describe)(Describe) Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or more Rental Income, list each source of $10,000 or moreCommission or Commission or Loan repayment Loan repayment FPPC Form 700 - Schedule C (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 14 Michael Keegan Behnam Ghasseminejad 9996 Sunset Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Manhattan Bread & Bagel President Page 162 of 620 SCHEDULE D Income – Gifts Comments: Name 700 FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION CALIFORNIA FORM ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ ► NAME OF SOURCE (Not an Acronym) ADDRESS (Business Address Acceptable) BUSINESS ACTIVITY, IF ANY, OF SOURCE DATE (mm/dd/yy) VALUE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT(S) // $ // $ // $ FPPC Form 700 - Schedule D (2025/2026) advice@fppc.ca.gov • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov Page - 16 02 25 02 25 Michael Keegan Athens Services 1301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501 Waste Disposal 20 105 Dinner 21 95 Dinner Page 163 of 620 Page 164 of 620 SUGGESTED REGULATION: THREE REQUIRED STEPS BEFORE EVERY STR STAY I propose requiring every permitted STR operator to complete three guest- preparation steps before or at the beginning of every stay. These are the three practices I credit for operating STRs and 30-day rentals for 16 years without a single complaint. Making this a mandatory exercise for every arriving guest has produced a very different result: rather than complaining that an STR is next door, my neighbors recommend my property to friends and relatives who want to stay nearby. 1. Clear Rules Before the Reservation Every platform listing for an STR and every rental agreement must clearly state: • No parties or events. • The maximum number of overnight guests. • The maximum number of people permitted at the property at one time. • Additional guests require the operator’s prior written approval. • A violation may result in immediate termination of the rental agreement, removal from the property, forfeiture of the security deposit and no refund for the unused portion of the stay. In each of my listings, the party prohibition and occupancy limits appear prominently in several places rather than being hidden at the bottom of a long description. Both requirements are also stated clearly in my rental agreements. The operator should be allowed to grant reasonable written exceptions that remain within the safe capacity of the home. Examples could include relatives visiting for Thanksgiving dinner, an additional caregiver or simply parents traveling with septuplets. The point is to prevent undisclosed parties and overcrowding, not to prohibit reasonable family situations. The responsible guest should acknowledge these requirements in writing before receiving access to the property. Page 165 of 620 2. A Property-Specific Guest Guide Every STR operator must prepare a property-speciflc guide and provide it to the responsible guest before arrival because every home is different. I can provide my 15-page Condo Guide as an example and a starting point for a fiexible template. The guide should include: • All house rules. • The prohibition against parties and events. • Maximum overnight and daytime occupancy. • Quiet hours and noise expectations. • Parking instructions that avoid interfering with neighbors. • Trash and recycling instructions. • Building or HOA rules, when applicable. • Emergency exits and evacuation procedures. • Locations of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. • Locations of flre extinguishers, flrst-aid supplies and flre ladders, when applicable. • Contact information for the operator and backup local contact. The guide should be treated as a living document. When an unforeseen problem occurs, even a minor one, the operator should update the guide so the same problem is less likely to happen again. I am currently on Version 15 because I have updated it whenever experience showed me that another explanation or rule was needed. I present mine as a useful guest guide, including links to things to do in the City. This encourages guests to read it while also communicating the house rules they are required to follow. Page 166 of 620 3. A Live Check-In Orientation Every stay must include a live check-in orientation conducted by the owner or a trained representative. It should occur at check-in whenever practical. I treat this as the STR equivalent of a lifeboat drill on a cruise ship. It is one of the flrst things completed because guests need to understand the rules and safety information before a problem occurs. I complete the orientation in approximately 15 minutes. I conduct it as a welcoming bellhop -style tour similar to checking into a hotel. At the same time, I reconflrm that the guests understand the house rules. The orientation should include: • Conflrming the identity of the responsible guest. • Conflrming the actual number of overnight guests. • Seeing if additional visitors or gatherings are planned. • Repeating the absolute prohibition against parties and events. • Reviewing the property’s maximum occupancy. • Reviewing parking locations and how to avoid disturbing neighbors. • Reviewing quiet hours and the most important house rules. • Showing the locations of flrst-aid supplies, flre extinguishers, emergency exits and flre ladders, when applicable. • Answering questions about the home and the surrounding neighborhood. The live orientation also gives the operator an opportunity to determine whether the guests’ actual plans match what was represented when the reservation was made and to observe obvious warning signs of an undisclosed party, such as event supplies, an unexplained number of vehicles or unusually large quantities of alcohol. I make every effort to perform this orientation personally because I am ultimately responsible for correcting problems caused by my guests. If I cannot be there, I pay a trained local representative to complete it on my behalf. I usually have my house cleaner perform the orientation because she knows my property, is experienced with STRs and owns and operates one herself outside Hermosa. If an in-person orientation is not practical, the operator may conduct it by live video at the earliest reasonable opportunity. Page 167 of 620 If the orientation reveals objective signs that the guests may violate the rules, I or a trained representative conduct additional follow-up during the stay. This could include checking for observable exterior noise, parking problems or signs of an unauthorized gathering. Why These Requirements Work These three requirements are designed to address problems before they reach the neighbors or the City. In other words, these requirements proactively reduce the chance that guests will disrupt the neighborhood, while most of the proposed regulations respond only after a problem has already occurred. These requirements establish clear expectations before booking, educate guests before arrival and create direct personal accountability at check-in. They are inexpensive, practical and based on 16 years of problem-free operating experience. Page 168 of 620 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Councilmember Rob Saemann, Mayor Mike Detoy, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember Dean Francois Staff Present: City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM Mayor Detoy called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez announced that Mayor Pro Tem Keegan would be participating remotely per Government Code Section 54953(b). Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced there was a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Saemann Absent: Councilmember Francois Councilmember Francois arrived at 5:08 p.m. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:06 p.m. Page 169 of 620 2 4.a MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on May 12 and June 9, 2026 4.b Conference with Legal Counsel (Existing Litigation) pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Rachel Muzatko v. City of Hermosa Beach et al 19-145623 Case Number: 20TRCV0048 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Detoy called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Sebastian Elortegui. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez announced that Mayor Pro Tem Keegan would be participating remotely per Government Code Section 54953(b). Roll call led by City Clerk Alvarez and announced a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore reported that there were no reportable actions from Closed Session. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy thanked everyone who participated in the Mayor’s Conversation and Beach Cleanup held on June 20, 2026, and announced plans for a future Conversation and Picnic in the Park event in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. He also noted that the 2026 Hermosa Beach Triathlon is scheduled for August and that volunteer opportunities will be available. Councilmember Francois announced that he will host a Community Forum on June 30, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and invited members of the public to attend and discuss community issues. 10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the order of the agenda. Page 170 of 620 3 Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 11.a RECOGNIZING KIM SWINDELL FOR HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker presented remarks honoring Kim Swindell on her 20 years of service to the City of Hermosa Beach. Mayor Detoy presented certificates of recognition on behalf of Congressman Ted Lieu, State Senator Ben Allen, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and the City of Hermosa Beach, along with a commemorative street sign. 11.b RECOGNIZING JULY AS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols presented upcoming July activities, including junior youth volleyball tournaments, a special event with the City's mascot Sunny, and a Picnic in the Park with the Mayor. Full- time Parks and Recreation staff and commissioners were present. Mayor Detoy read and presented the proclamation declaring July 2026, as Parks and Recreation Month. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Jim Holtz (In-Person) • Michelle Hamp (In-Person) • Eric Horne (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS No City Councilmember comments were provided. 14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Councilmember Francois reported that he attended the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission meeting the prior week as a representative of the South Bay Council of Governments. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Page 171 of 620 4 Councilmember Francois requested to move Agenda Item No. 15. b "City Council Minutes," to be individually considered. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to approve the City Council Agenda Item Nos. 15.a-15.k, with the exception of Agenda Item No. 15.b, being removed for individual consideration. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 15.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to 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. Motion Carried 15.c CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-070 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the check registers for June 3, 2026 through June 11, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Motion Carried 15.d CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-071 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the April 2026 Cash Balance Report. Motion Carried Page 172 of 620 5 15.e REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR April 2026 - 26-AS-072 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the April 2026 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 15.f ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE ANNUAL TAX APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 - 26- AS-066 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7556 approving and adopting the annual Tax Appropriations Limit for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026–27. Motion Carried 15.g CITY TREASURER’S REPORT - 26-AS-067 (City Treasurer Dave Pedersen) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the May 2026 City Treasurer’s Report. Motion Carried 15.h CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JUNE 15, 2026 - 26-PW-046 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of June 15, 2026. Motion Carried Page 173 of 620 6 15.i CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK - 26-CCO-009 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7557 calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the City of Hermosa Beach; adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7558 requesting consolidation of the City’s General Municipal Election with the Los Angeles County General Election to be held on November 3, 2026; and adopt Resolution No. RES- 26-7559 establishing regulations for candidate statements submitted to the voters for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. Motion Carried 15.j ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (TA24 -01) AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (HBMC) PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE - 26-CDD-057 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Motion to determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance No.ORD-26-1500 of the City of Hermosa Beach approving the Zone Text Amendment (TA24-01); and Direct the City Clerk to print and publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30- days. Motion Carried 15.k ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 12.30 SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, 12.30.010 and 12.30.030 - 26-PR-042 (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois Page 174 of 620 7 Motion to determine the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 (b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt by title only and waive second reading of an Ordinance No. ORD-26-1501 of the City of Hermosa Beach amending Chapter 12.30 (Special Events on Public Property) and Section 12.30.010 (Special event regulations generally) and 12.30.030 (Special event approval and permit issuance) to amend policies related to special events on public property; and direct the City Clerk to publish the summary ordinance in a newspaper of general circulations within 15 days following adoption and post it on the City‘s bulletin for 30-days. Motion Carried 15.b CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) Councilmember Francois pulled the item, stating the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes did not adequately reflect two points of order and the Mayor's rulings. Interim City Attorney Baltimore advised that the supplemental revisions issued earlier that day sufficiently documented the procedural actions and met the legal requirements for meeting minutes. Moved by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, to withdraw the minutes, revise them, and return at the next meeting with language specifically reflecting that Councilmember Francois raised a point of order, that Councilmember Jackson was found out of order, the Councilmember Francois made a second point of order and it was disposed by the Mayor moving to the next item. The motion failed for lack of a second. Substitute Motion Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Mayor Detoy A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Mayor Detoy, to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026, Adjourned Regular Meeting and the revised minutes from the June 9, 2026, Regular Meeting. Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Noes (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M Page 175 of 620 8 16.a RESOLUTION ADOPTING FEES FROM A FEE STUDY UPDATE - 26- AS-064 (Continued from the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting) (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Administrative Services Director Walker and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Jim Holtz (In-Person) • Elka Worner (In-Person) • Laura Pena (In-Person) • Michelle Crispin (In-Person) • Jon David (In-Person) • Unknown Speaker (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to add fees S-004, S-007, S-008, and S-017 to the highlighted/deferred list for process review, and to remove fee 30.a from that list. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to approve Resolution No. RES-26-7560; fully defer fee increases on all highlighted/deferred items pending completion of process and zoning improvements; and set 75% cost recovery over a two-year period for all remaining non-highlighted fees among the 19. Page 176 of 620 9 Ayes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Noes (2): Mayor Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 16.b ANNUAL STAFFING VACANCIES REPORT – ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 (AB 2561) - 26-AS-076 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Elka Worner (In-Person) • Eric Horne (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to receive and file the FY 2025-2026 Annual Staffing Vacancies Report, per Assembly Bill 2561 (AB2561). Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.c ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET - 26-AS-073 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) City Manager Steve Napolitano provided a brief introduction. Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Jim Holtz (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Page 177 of 620 10 Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to adopt Resolution No. RES-26-7561, adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget; approving related General Fund transfers and assignments; and making findings regarding the City's fiscal plan. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.d PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE COLLECTION (REFUSE) CHARGES FOR CONSIDERATION OF PLACING SAID CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AFFECTING PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 - 26-CMO-039 (Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss) Executive Assistant Ann Yang provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7562, confirming deliquent refuse collection charges and authorizing the County Assessor to collect such charges as special assessments ofn the Los Angeles County Property Tax Roll. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 16.e CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT - 26-PW-044 (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo) Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Page 178 of 620 11 Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7563, confirming a diagram and assessment and levying assessments for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, in connection with the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2026-2027. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried *Attachments 1 and 4 for this agenda item have been revised and updated 16.f PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SEWER CHARGES ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLL - 26-PW-034 (Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo) Senior Engineer Brandon Araujo provided the PowerPoint presentation. City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7564, confirming the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 sewer service charges and authorizing their collection on the Los Angeles County Property Tax Roll. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS Page 179 of 620 12 17.a DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL REVENUE MEASURES AND FUTURE BALLOT INITIATIVES - 26-AS-074 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Jim Holts (In-Person) • Elka Worner (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Administrative Services Director Walker, City Manager Steve Napolitano, and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to direct staff to develop and return with ballot language for a 0.5% local general sales tax measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Francois A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois, to place both a 0.5% sales tax measure and a 1% TOT increase on the November ballot, allowing voters to decide on each separately. Motion failed for lack of a second. Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to place both a 0.5% sales tax measure (with an automatic escalation to 1% upon the sunset of Measure ER in five years) and a TOT measure increasing the hotel rate to 15% with an additional 3% surcharge on short-term vacation rentals on the November ballot. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Page 180 of 620 13 Motion Failed Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Saemann A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt a 0.5% sales tax increase now with an automatic additional 0.5% in five years upon the sunset of the Measure ER with a built-in sunset clause should state-level actions dictate different parameters in the future. Motion failed for lack of a second. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, place a separate TOT ballot measure on the November 2026 ballot. This measure aimed to increase the hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate from 14% to 15% (a 1% increase) and establish an additional 3% surcharge specifically for short-term vacation rentals. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Motion Failed Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann Returned to initial motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to direct staff to develop and return with ballot language for a 0.5% local general sales tax measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Ayes (4): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Noes (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Amendment: Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, proposed a new motion for a separate TOT Page 181 of 620 14 ballot measure, to increase the hotel Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate from 14% to 15% (a 1% increase) and establish an additional 3% surcharge specifically for short-term vacation rentals. Ayes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Noes (3): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Motion Failed Amendment: Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to consider a ballot measure raising downtown commercial zone building height limits from 30 feet to 35 feet between Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street. Councilmember Francois made a point of order. Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore provided clarification. City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council questions. 17.b ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY’S PARKING VIOLATION BAIL SCHEDULE INCREASING PENALTY AMOUNTS - 26- AS-075 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to accelerate the year-3 parking citation increases to take effect on August 1, 2026. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson Page 182 of 620 15 A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to increase the parking citation late payment penalty to an amount equal to the full citation amount (doubling the penalty), effective on August 1, 2026. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 17.c ADOPTION OF A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION POLICY REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 707 (2025) REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS - 26-CCO-010 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) City Clerk Martha Alvarez provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Councilmember Francois to adopt Resolution No. RES.26-7566, adopting a policy regarding disruption of telephonic or internet service during public meetings; making findings regarding compliance with Senate Bill 707 (2025) and Government Code Section 54953.4; and establishing procedures for continued remote public access. Ayes (5): Councilmember Saemann, Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Saemann requested a future agenda item to review the Public Works Commission appointment process. Councilmember Francois seconded support for the item. Two votes of support were noted. Councilmember Jackson requested support for a future agenda item directing staff to retain an independent third-party consultant to conduct an operational review of all city departments, paired with a series of study sessions to consider findings in advance of the FY 2027-28 budget process. Did not receive additional support. Page 183 of 620 16 18.a TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 26-CMO-040 Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information. This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 19. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Napolitano reported that fireworks are illegal in Hermosa Beach and that violations carry fines of up to $5,000, which would be enforced. He encouraged residents to attend professional fireworks displays in the South Bay and to enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly. 20. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This is reserved for items that do not require City Council action. The City Council may request a future agenda item to discuss an informational item. Otherwise, discussion of informational items will not be taken. 20.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2026 This item was received and filed by order of the Chair. 20.b OVERTIME ANALYSIS City Manager Steve Napolitano and Police Chief Landon Phillips responded to City Council questions. 21. ADJOURNMENT At 9:23 p.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting and provided a reminder that Council would be dark on July 14, 2026, and the next Regular City Council meeting would be Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m. Page 184 of 620 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Mayor Mike Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Michael D. Keegan, Councilmember Ray Jackson, Councilmember Dean Francois, Councilmember Rob Saemann Staff Present: City Manager Steve Napolitano, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker, City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Deputy City Clerk Ariana Rodriguez, Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols, Public Works Director Joe SanClemente, Police Chief Landon Phillips, Recreation Coordinator Kambria Vint, Recreation Coordinator Nick Shattuck, Associate Planner Deidra Tran _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Detoy called the meeting to order. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez led the roll call and announced a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Councilmember Saemann Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Councilmember Saemann arrived at 5:04 p.m. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Yumi Tallayama (In-Person) • Jim Holtz (In-Person) Page 185 of 620 2 Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. 5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM Mayor Detoy announced that Mayor for the Day Harrison Heryanto would be calling the meeting to order and leading the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. At 6:23 p.m., Mayor for the Day Harrison Heryanto called the meeting to order. 6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor for the Day Harrison Heryanto. 7. ROLL CALL City Clerk Martha Alvarez led the roll call and announced a quorum. Present: Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann 8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore reported that the City Council approved the settlement of Norma Iaia v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 23TRCV03562), under which the City will pay $75,000 in exchange for a full release of all claims and dismissal of the action. The settlement was approved by a 5-0 vote. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Mayor Detoy thanked everyone who attended the Mayor's Conversation and Picnic at the Park event and announced that there will be a planned event for late August. Announced the upcoming International Surf Festival to be held from Friday, July 31, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, the full schedule is available at surffestival.org. Spoke about National Night Out from the Hermosa Beach Police Department on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Clark Field, the event will have a drone and K9 demonstrations, the public can meet Police Officers, and partake in food and games. Lastly, announced the Hermosa Beach Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the event will include a 1/4 mile ocean swim, 10 mile bike ride along Valley/Ardmore, and a 3 mile run on The Strand. There will be no parking along Ardmore Avenue from Pier Avenue to 8th Street. Overnight parking will be temporarily allowed in the City's Community Center and South Park parking lots. Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright introduced Acting Assistant Fire Chief for the Los Angeles County Fire Department (Division 1) Kelsey Wade. Page 186 of 620 3 Acting Assistant Fire Chief Wade described his career for over 35 years ago with the Hermosa Beach Fire Department as an explorer and expressed looking forward to a strong working relationship with the Los Angeles County and the City of Hermosa Beach. 10. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS 10.a HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB CHECK PRESENTATION FOR K9 ARCO ARMORED VEST K9 Armor Co-Founder, Suzanne Saunders and Rotary Club President, Cole Mueller presented a $4,000 check to fund a bulletproof vest for Hermosa Beach Police K9 Arco. Police Chief Landon Phillips and Canine handler Officer Torres expressed gratitude for the vest for partner Arco. Mayor Detoy presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Rotary Club and noted the K9 Armor continues to seek donations for approximately 100 unprotected dogs remaining in the Los Angeles County. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Francois pulled Item 15.d, Councilmember Saemann pulled Item 15.h, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan pulled Item 15.i from the Consent Calendar. Moved by: Councilmember Jackson Seconded by: Councilmember Francois A motion was made by Councilmember Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Francois, to approve the agenda as amended, with Item 15.d heard later in the meeting; Item 15.h heard after Item 17.a and before Item 17.b; and Item 15.i heard after Item 17.e. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Yumi Tallayama (In-Person) • Jim Holtz Translating for Yumi (In-Person) • Sarah Harper (In-Person) • Jim Holtz (In-Person) Page 187 of 620 4 • Franklin Rogers (In-Person) • Ellie Grace Shultz (In-Person) • Traci Horowitz (In-Person) • Michelle Hampton (In-Person) • Sheryl Main (In-Person) • Rick Koenig (In-Person) • Ira Ellman (In-Person) • Heidi Fernandez (In-Person) • Jim Rosenberger (In-Person) • Phuong Bui (Virtual) • Kent Allen (Virtual) • Jackie Tagliaterro (In-Person) • Matt McCool (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. 13. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Saemann reported on his attendance at the JPIA (Joint Powers Insurance Authority) Board of Directors meeting. Councilmember Francois reported on his attendance at the Los Angeles County Sanitation District meeting and announced a Community Forum scheduled for August 17, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Keegan reported on his attendance at the July 9, 2026, ICA (Independent Cities Association) Conference in San Diego, hosted by Councilmember Jackson, which included discussions on grant funding and downtown retail improvements. Councilmember Jackson thanked the public speakers and expressed disappointment regarding the dissolution of CPAP (Community Police Advisory Board), noting his intent to bring the matter forward as a future agenda item. Mayor Detoy thanked staff for accommodating two Mayor for a Day participants, provided an update on LACERA (Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association) Board activities, and reported attending the Gateway Park ceremony in Redondo Beach. 14. UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITIES No other comments were made by City Councilmembers. Page 188 of 620 5 15. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Francois pulled Item 15.d, Councilmember Saemann pulled Item 15.h, and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan pulled Item 15.i from the Consent Calendar. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the consent calendar with items 15.d, 15.h, and 15. i being pulled for separate discussion. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 15.a CHECK REGISTERS - 26-AS-077 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the check registers for June 17, 2026, through July 8, 2026. Motion Carried 15.b CASH BALANCE REPORT - 26-AS-080 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the May 2026 Cash Balance Report. Motion Carried 15.c REVENUE REPORT, EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND CIP REPORT BY PROJECT FOR MAY 2026 - 26-AS-081 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann Page 189 of 620 6 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the May 2026 Financial Reports. Motion Carried 15.e CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF JULY 21, 2026 - 26-PW-051 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of July 21, 2026. Motion Carried 15.f ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY’S URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2028- 2030 - 26-PW-045 CEQA: Determine the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15378(b)(4), 15378(b)(5), and 15061(b)(3). (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7567, approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Program and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to a three-year cooperation agreement with the County of Los Angeles, effective July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.g CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CORRECTING A CLERICAL ERROR IN EXHIBIT A RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB 1) PROJECT LIST FOR FY 26-27 - 26-PW-049 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Page 190 of 620 7 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt nunc pro tunc Resolution No. 26-7552 adopting a revised list of projects for fiscal year 2026-2027 ffunded by the ROad Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, correcting clerical error on Exhibit A by approving a revised Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (“RMRA”) Project List identifying the specific project locations required by the California Transportation Commission (“CTC”), and adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2026–2027 funded by Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”). Motion Carried 15.j ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A FINAL PARCEL MAP - 26- CDD-066 SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 84286 (CUP NO. 24-10, PDP NO. 24-03) LOCATION: 138 1st Street APPLICANT: Maria Islas (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7569, approving Final Parcel Map No. 84286 for a two-unit residential condominium project located at 138 1st Street and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, which is consistent with the approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map; and authorize the City Clerk to endorse the certificate for said map. Motion Carried 15.k APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL STAFF AUGMENTATION SERVICES - 26-CDD-060 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to determine the approval is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and is exempt from CEQA; to approve a professional services agreement (“PSA”) with Page 191 of 620 8 CSG Consultants, Inc. (”CSG”) for continued on-call staff augmentation services for a term through June 30, 2028; and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached PSA subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion Carried 15.l ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE SALARY AND BENEFITS REPORT FOR UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS - 26-AS-084 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7570, approving and adopting an amendment to the Salary and Benefits for the Unrepresented Classifications. Motion Carried 15.m ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVING A SIDE LETTER TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ BARGAINING UNIT, TEAMSTERS LOCAL 986 - 26-AS- 082 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman) Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7571, adopting a Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the General and Supervisory Employees’ Bargaining Unit, Teamsters Local 986. Motion Carried 15.n ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SIDE LETTER TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES’ GROUP - 26-AS-083 (Human Resources Manager Tyler Cashman) Page 192 of 620 9 Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7572 to adopt a Side Letter to the MOU between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Professional and Administrative Employees’ Group, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Motion Carried 16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M 16.a ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 90 PIER AVENUE. - 26-CDD-069 (Associate Planner DeDe Tran) Associate Planner DeDe Tran provided the PowerPoint Presentation. The property owner's representative, Wajid Drabu, spoke on the development plan. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Tony Higgins (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to pubic comments. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7573 approving a Certificate of Appropriateness (HRR26-01) and a Precise Development Plan (PDP26-04) to allow façade improvements and interior reconfiguration of an existing commercial building located at 90 Pier Avenue in the General Commercial (C-2) Zone; adopting Exhibit A containing findings, determinations, and conditions of approval; and determining that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS Page 193 of 620 10 17.a APPROVAL OF PLACING A BALLOT MEASURE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE CITY MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION THAT WOULD ALLOW A DESIGNATED MEASURE CALLING A ONE-HALF CENT (0.5%) SALES TAX - 26-AS-085 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Administrative Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint Presentation. Administrative Services Director Walker, Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore, and City Manager Steve Napolitano responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Barbara Ellman (In-Person) • Laura Pena (In-Person) • Alain Jauffret (In-Person) • Eric Horne (In-Person) • Tony Higgins (Virtual) • Kent Allen (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. City Manager Napolitano provided clarification and responded to City Council questions. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to adopt Resolution No. 26-7574, calling for the placement of a general tax measure on the ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for submission to the qualified voters of an ordinance enacting a general transactions and use tax at the rate of one-half percent (0.5%) for general governmental purposes; request the formation of a citizens’ oversight committee; designate Councilmember Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to prepare the argument in support of the measure and any rebuttal; and select the ballot letter designation “HB,” with “HBB” and “A” as alternate designations. Ayes (4): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Saemann Page 194 of 620 11 Noes (1): Councilmember Francois Motion Carried Substitute Motion Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to pass the staff recommendation regarding the sales tax only. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR 15.h CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BARK FOR A PARK - 26-PR-054 (Parks and Recreation Manager Brian J Sousa) Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols introduced Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa provided the PowerPoint presentation. Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa, City Manager Steve Napolitano, and Public Works Director Joe SanClemente responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Nayiri Dermenjian (In-Person) • Chandrea Miller (In-Person) • Barbara Ellman (In-Person) • Jack L. (Virtual) • Lauren Pizer Mains (In-Person) • John Burry (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. City Manager Napolitano responded to City Council Questions. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to approve the MOU with the 10% cap outlined in the side letter, excluding the Greenbelt as a potential location. Page 195 of 620 12 Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve the MOU as presented, including both Valley Park East and the Greenbelt as potential locations and a 10% cap on staff costs, as outlined in the side letter from Bark for a Park. Ayes (3): Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Noes (2): Mayor Detoy, and Councilmember Jackson Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS 17.b APPROVAL OF PLACING A BALLOT MEASURE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THE MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, TO ALLOW A DESIGNATED OFF-LEASH DOG PARK WITHIN THE GREENBELT - 26-PR-050 (Parks and Recreation Manager Brian J. Sousa) Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa provided the PowerPoint presentation. Parks and Recreation Manager Sousa and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Alain Jauffret (In-Person) • Tony Higgins (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann to adopt the resolution by title, designate one or more Councilmembers to file arguments regarding the City measure, select the ballot letter designation, and clarify that the proposed project would be located between Pier Avenue and 11th Street. The maker of the motion withdrew the motion. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Page 196 of 620 13 A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Francois to place the draft resolution on the ballot with the following requirements: privately funded construction; a location between Pier Avenue and 11th Street; a maximum size of 400 feet by 40 feet; and a minimum distance of 100 feet from the nearest residential lot. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Jackson A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to receive and file the report and take no further action. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17.c P.A.R.K. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FEE UPDATES - 26-PR-048 (Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck) Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck provided the PowerPoint presentation. Recreation Supervisor Shattuck and Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Alain Jauffret (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Councilmember Francois Seconded by: Mayor Detoy A friendly amendment was made by Mayor Detoy to include a cost-of- living adjustment rounded to the nearest $10. The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. A motion was made by Councilmember Francois, seconded by Mayor Detoy, to approve the fee increase to $3,150 per school year and incorporate an annual cost-of-living adjustment, rounded to the nearest $10, going forward. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Page 197 of 620 14 Motion Carried 17.d CONSIDERATION OF VALLEY PARK SUMMER DAY CAMP FEE UPDATE - 26-PR-049 (Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck) Recreation Supervisor Nick Shattuck provided the PowerPoint presentation. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Jackson to include a two-year phased fee increase. The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion. A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to approve a two-year phased fee increase with an annual cost- of-living adjustment rounded to the nearest $10. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17.e REVIEW OF SUBMITTAL OF THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT - 26-CDD-050 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Community Development Director Alison Becker provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Alain Jauffret (In-Person) • Tony Higgins (Virtual) • Jon David (Virtual) • Laura Pena (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Page 198 of 620 15 Moved by: Mayor Detoy Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Detoy, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 15. CONSENT CALENDAR 15.i APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF PUBLIC PURPOSE AND PUBLIC BENEFIT - 26-PR-047 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols and Recreation Coordinator Kambria Vint responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Alain Jauffret (In-Person) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Parks and Recreation Director Nichols responded to City Council questions. Moved by: Councilmember Saemann Seconded by: Mayor Detoy A motion was made by Councilmember Saemann, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, to approve the license agreement and adopt Resolution No. 26-7568, making findings of public purpose and public benefit regarding the use of City property by the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club; approving license agreement; and implementing public access, risk allocation, and operational requirements. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS Page 199 of 620 16 17.f APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IK CONSULTING, LLC FOR ON-GOING ACCELA CIVIC PLATFORM SOFTWARE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - 26-CDD-064 (Community Development Director Alison Becker) Community Development Director Alison Becker provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke: • Laura Pena (Virtual) Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Jackson, to approve the professional services agreement with IK Consulting, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 17.g AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CIP 504 - 26-PW-050 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) Public Works Director Joe SanClemente provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to award a construction contract for Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 504—Playground Equipment Replacement—to R.E. Schultz Construction, Inc., in the amount of $209,440; authorize the Director of Public Works to establish a project contingency of $42,000 and approve contract change orders up to the approved project contingency amount; and adopt Resolution No. 26-7575, Page 200 of 620 17 approving the construction of Capital Improvement Project No. 504 (“CIP 504”), Playground Equipment Replacement Project, pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6, including a 10% project contingency. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried Moved by: Mayor Detoy A substitute motion was made by Mayor Detoy to approve the staff recommendation with a 20% project contingency. The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second. 17.h INFORMATIONAL ITEM ON VOTING PROCEDURES FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS - 26-CCO-015 (City Clerk Martha Alvarez) City Clerk Martha Alvarez provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comments. The City Council directed staff to return with the item as a formal action item, with options for remote participation, while maintaining the default practice of scheduling commission appointments when all members are present. Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to receive and file the report. Ayes (5): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, Councilmember Jackson, Councilmember Francois, and Councilmember Saemann Motion Carried 15. CONSENT CALENDAR 15.d AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TEAMCIVX FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES - 26-AS-086 (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Page 201 of 620 18 Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions. Mayor Detoy opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Detoy closed the floor to public comment. City Manager Steve Napolitano and Interim City Attorney Jason Baltimore responded to City Council questions Moved by: Mayor Pro Tem Keegan Seconded by: Councilmember Saemann A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, seconded by Councilmember Saemann, to continue the item to the August meeting and direct staff to return with alternative informational outreach options and cost structures. Ayes (3): Mayor Detoy, Mayor Pro Tem Keegan, and Councilmember Saemann Noes (2): Councilmember Jackson, and Councilmember Francois Motion Carried 18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Saemann requested for staff to return with a report on option for the future development of Downtown Parking Lot A as a potential revenue- generating asset, including public-private partnership and bonding scenarios. Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Mayor Detoy concurred. Councilmember Jackson requested for staff to return with options for establishing a formal Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission, in light of the City’s dissolution of the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAP), Mayor Detoy concurred. Mayor Detoy requested for staff to return with information on a potential moratorium on Data Centers within the City limits, informed by recent developments in neighboring City of El Segundo, Councilmember Jackson concurred. Mayor Detoy requested for staff to return with a review of the existing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) hardware vendors and contracts to assess security vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents, Councilmember Francois concurred. 19. CITY MANAGER REPORT No City Manager Report was provided. Page 202 of 620 19 21. ADJOURNMENT At 12:33 a.m., Mayor Detoy adjourned the meeting and provided a reminder that Council would be dark on August 11, 2026, and the next Regular City Council meeting would be Tuesday, July 28, 2026, with Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and Open Session at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned in memory of James Hudson Beckwith ("Jimbo"), a longtime Hermosa Beach resident and owner/CEO of California Marketing Device, who passed away June 25, 2026, at the age of 79 Mayor City Clerk Page 203 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-AS-090 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CHECK REGISTERS (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) RECEIVE AND FILE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the check registers for July 15,2026 through August 6, 2026. The Administrative Services Director certifies the accuracy of the demands. Attachments: 1. Check Register 7/15/2026 2. Check Register 7/22/2026 3. Check Register 7/29/2026 4. Check Register 8/6/2026 Respectfully Submitted by: Liz Perez, Administrative Assistant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 204 of 620 07/15/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1 2:47:21PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112726 7/15/2026 4IMPRINT 15269406 PROMOTIONAL ITEMS16513 001-3302-4201 2,359.55 001-3302-4201 208.70 Total : 2,568.2516513 112727 7/15/2026 ABRAMS, SAMUEL H Parcel 4185 011 011 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/202514090 105-3105 24.61 Total : 24.6114090 112728 7/15/2026 ADLERHORST INTERNATIONAL LLC 124806 BOARDING 4.09-4.16.2623900 170-2105-4317 280.00 Total : 280.0023900 112729 7/15/2026 ALVARADO, JENNIFER Parcel 4185 006 028 STREET LIGHT TAX REBATE/202524173 105-3105 24.61 Total : 24.6124173 112730 7/15/2026 AMGRAPH GROUP, INC 24022011 INSTALL & REMOVE FLAGS - 4TH OF JULY17965 001-1101-4319 3,050.00 Total : 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001-3304-4303 7,563.07 Total : 7,563.0700159 112858 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700222378305 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 001-6101-4303 3,598.47 Total : 3,598.4700159 112859 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700915693380 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 001-4204-4303 2,606.70 Total : 2,606.7000159 112860 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700382668983 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 001-3104-4303 845.16 Page 224 of 620 07/22/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 10 3:15:59PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 845.16 112860 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO00159 112861 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700371314327 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 105-2601-4303 236.38 Total : 236.3800159 112862 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700304673105 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 160-3102-4201 148.91 Total : 148.9100159 112863 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700057262780 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 105-2601-4303 116.48 Total : 116.4800159 112864 7/22/2026 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO ACCT 700296306651 ELECTRICITY/JUN2600159 105-2601-4303 9.14 Total : 9.1400159 112865 7/22/2026 STERICYCLE 8014585622 MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL/JUL2610412 001-2101-4201 74.90 Total : 74.9010412 112866 7/22/2026 TIREHUB LLC 60146757 MR#553295 VEHICLE TIRES21146 715-4202-4311 442.86 MR#526402 VEHICLE TIRES60214750 715-2101-4311 624.15 MR#526401 VEHICLE TIRES60214751 715-2101-4311 777.88 MR#526407 VEHICLE TIRES60214754 715-2101-4311 480.37 Total : 2,325.2621146 112867 7/22/2026 T-MOBILE L2606260177 SEARCH WARRANT AREA DUMP/JUN2619082 001-2101-4201 400.00 Total : 400.0019082 112868 7/22/2026 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC.48758 ADMIN CITATION PROCESSING/JUN2620670 001-1204-4201 2,790.64 CITATION PROCESSING/JUN2649097 001-1204-4201 8,583.78 Page 225 of 620 07/22/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 11 3:15:59PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112868 7/22/2026 (Continued)TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC.20670 PERMIT PROCESSING&CLOUD HOSTING/JUN2649098 001-1204-4201 865.00 Total : 12,239.4220670 112869 7/22/2026 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC 045-570011 ERP SOFTWARE CONVERSION 6.29.2605626 715-1206-4201 1,304.00 Total : 1,304.0005626 112870 7/22/2026 ULINE 210134542 OFFICE SUPPLIES14007 001-2101-4305 1,095.00 001-2101-4305 184.56 Total : 1,279.5614007 112871 7/22/2026 VERIZON WIRELESS 6148751923 PD TRUNK MODEMS/JUN&JUL2603209 153-2106-4201 2,080.60 Total : 2,080.6003209 112872 7/22/2026 WESTERN LASER ENGRAVING 203171 NAMEPLATES24163 001-4202-4305 76.00 001-4202-4305 7.41 Total : 83.4124163 30028743 7/15/2026 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIV 45902 26/27 UNFUNDED LIABILITY PREPAYMENT15230 001-2032 4,848,877.00 001-2203-4181 1,301,127.00 Total : 6,150,004.0015230 Bank total : 6,351,772.91 75 Vouchers for bank code :boa 6,351,772.91Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 75 Page 226 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112873 7/29/2026 AM-TEC TOTAL SECURITY INC 648595 DOWNTOWN CAMERA REPAIR23279 001-2101-4201 4,719.70 SERVER RACK649100 001-2101-4201 6,412.21 Total : 11,131.9123279 112874 7/29/2026 AQUA FLO SI2794192 MR# 726504 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES09366 001-6101-4309 946.88 MR# 990750 IRRIGATION SUPPLIESSI761888 001-6101-4309 404.30 Total : 1,351.1809366 112875 7/29/2026 AT&T MOBILITY 28729841116X07010202 PD NEW PHONES - CLAUDIO & OSBORNE13361 001-2101-4305 118.98 Total : 118.9813361 112876 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES 21300537 CITYWIDE SWEEPING&PORTER SVS/FEB2616660 001-3104-4201 18,958.68 001-3301-4201 12,634.35 001-3304-4201 1,740.87 001-6101-4201 1,856.26 STEAM CLEANING SERVICES/FEB2621300537A 001-3104-4201 702.23 001-3301-4201 7,475.01 001-3304-4201 1,203.54 001-3304-4201 -940.54 SCRUBBER SERVICES/FEB2623100537B 001-3301-4201 7,280.99 001-3304-4201 940.54 001-3304-4201 -940.54 Total : 50,911.3916660 112877 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES 21300537 CITYWIDE SWEEPING&PORTER SVS/MAR2616660 001-3104-4201 18,958.68 001-3301-4201 12,634.35 001-3304-4201 1,740.87 001-6101-4201 1,856.26 STEAM CLEANING SERVICES/MAR2621300537A Attachment 3Page 227 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112877 7/29/2026 (Continued)ATHENS SERVICES16660 001-3104-4201 702.23 001-3301-4201 7,475.01 001-3304-4201 1,203.54 001-3304-4201 -940.54 SCRUBBER SERVICES/MAR2621300537B 001-3301-4201 7,280.99 001-3304-4201 940.54 001-3304-4201 -940.54 Total : 50,911.3916660 112878 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES 21300537 CITYWIDE SWEEPING&PORTER SVS/APR2616660 001-3104-4201 18,958.68 001-3301-4201 12,634.35 001-3304-4201 1,740.87 001-6101-4201 1,856.26 001-3304-4201 -20.00 STEAM CLEANING SERVICES/APR2621300537A 001-3104-4201 702.23 001-3301-4201 7,475.01 001-3304-4201 1,203.54 SCRUBBER SERVICES/APR2621300537B 001-3301-4201 7,280.99 001-3304-4201 940.54 Total : 52,772.4716660 112879 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES 21300537 CITYWIDE SWEEPING&PORTER SVS/MAY2616660 001-3104-4201 18,958.68 001-3301-4201 12,634.35 001-3304-4201 1,740.87 001-6101-4201 1,856.26 001-3304-4201 -20.00 STEAM CLEANING SERVICES/MAY2621300537A 001-3301-4201 7,280.99 001-3304-4201 940.54 SCRUBBER SERVICES/MAY2621300537B 001-3104-4201 702.22 001-3304-4201 1,203.54 001-3301-4201 7,475.02 Page 228 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 3 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 52,772.47 112879 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES16660 112880 7/29/2026 ATHENS SERVICES 21300537 CITYWIDE SWEEPING&PORTER SVS/JUN2616660 001-3104-4201 18,958.68 001-3301-4201 12,634.35 001-3304-4201 1,740.87 001-6101-4201 1,856.26 001-3304-4201 -20.00 STEAM CLEANING SERVICES/JUN2621300537A 001-3104-4201 702.22 001-3301-4201 7,475.02 001-3304-4201 1,203.54 SCRUBBER SERVICES/JUN2621300537B 001-3301-4201 7,280.99 001-3304-4201 940.54 Total : 52,772.4716660 112881 7/29/2026 AXXESS DOOR CORP 19943 EMERGENCY REPAIR YARD FRONT GATE24167 715-4204-4201 890.12 715-4204-4201 86.79 Total : 976.9124167 112882 7/29/2026 BARROWS, PATRICK PO45977 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 7.17.2617271 001-4601-4221 2,763.60 Total : 2,763.6017271 112883 7/29/2026 BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT PO 46017 OPIOID ANNUAL DISBURSEMENT08868 150-2227 40,670.51 Total : 40,670.5108868 112884 7/29/2026 BEACHSPORTS PO45978 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 7.17.2618036 001-4601-4221 27,984.09 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 7.24.26PO46018 001-4601-4221 21,194.09 Total : 49,178.1818036 112885 7/29/2026 CANTEEN SOC341595 PD COFFEE SVS&DELIVERY/JUN2623324 001-2101-4305 32.77 001-2101-4306 32.78 Page 229 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 4 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 65.55 112885 7/29/2026 CANTEEN23324 112886 7/29/2026 CDWG AJ57M1B MR# 782624 PRINTER TONER/INK09632 001-2101-4305 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136.69 Total : 1,538.5322725 112897 7/29/2026 HERMOSA AUTOMOTIVE INC 61629 MR# 526430 VEHICLE REPAIR~09136 715-2101-4311 170.00 MR# 526433 VEHICLE INSPECTION~61638 715-2101-4311 85.00 Total : 255.0009136 112898 7/29/2026 LAKIN TIRE WEST, LLC IN2274022 DISPOSAL OF 60 USED TIRES23278 715-4206-4201 297.50 DISPOSAL OF USED TIRESIN2274024 715-4206-4201 105.20 Total : 402.7023278 112899 7/29/2026 LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE 238745 PD POLICY REVIEW&NEGOTIATIONS/JUN2602175 001-1203-4201 6,450.50 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/FAULK/JUN26238746 001-1203-4201 48.50 Page 231 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 6 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112899 7/29/2026 (Continued)LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE02175 PERSONNEL LEGAL SVS/MATEKO/JUN26238747 001-1203-4201 3,165.00 Total : 9,664.0002175 112900 7/29/2026 MAIN STREET TOURS 1333 BATTLESHIP IOWA EXCURSION BUS 7.9.2610045 145-3409-4201 1,404.00 Total : 1,404.0010045 112901 7/29/2026 MARTINEZ, 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22,855.00 Total : 22,855.0023375 112909 7/29/2026 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 109381 MR#473129 LOCKSMITH SERVICES13255 715-4204-4201 924.11 MR#473128 LOCKSMITH SERVICES110197 001-4204-4309 150.74 MR#473127 LOCKSMITH SERVICES110580 Page 233 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 8 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112909 7/29/2026 (Continued)RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC13255 001-4204-4309 61.46 Total : 1,136.3113255 112910 7/29/2026 RIO HONDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE X26-61-ZHRB PD RECRUIT TUITION 6.24-723.26/BASHOR01070 001-2101-4317 548.50 Total : 548.5001070 112911 7/29/2026 ROBERT HALF 66396194 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 7.03.2622419 001-1121-4201 3,118.00 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 7.10.2666419383 001-1121-4201 3,118.00 TEMP STAFFING - CCO - ENDING 7.17.2666441690 001-1121-4201 2,923.13 Total : 9,159.1322419 112912 7/29/2026 SOUTH BAY FIRE, INC.198908 MR#473126 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE00113 001-4204-4201 266.97 Total : 266.9700113 112913 7/29/2026 SOUTH BAY FORD 533821 MR#526426 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS10532 715-2101-4311 893.49 Total : 893.4910532 112914 7/29/2026 SPECIALIZED ELEVATOR CORP 497740 EMERGENCY REPAIR - LOT C ELEVATOR21538 001-4204-4201 368.50 PARKING STRUCTURE ELEVATOR MAINT/JUL26500054 001-4204-4201 230.84 CITY HALL ELEVATOR MAINT/JUL26500055 001-3304-4201 222.62 Total : 821.9621538 112915 7/29/2026 SWISH ACADEMY INC.PO45983 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 7.19.2623957 001-4601-4221 681.54 Total : 681.5423957 112916 7/29/2026 TORRANCE, CITY OF 2027-00150101 INTEROPERABILITY NETWORK DUES FY26-2716533 001-2101-4251 112,815.00 Total : 112,815.0016533 Page 234 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 9 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112917 7/29/2026 TRACY, LEE D Parcel 4182 023 013 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/202615745 001-6871 147.35 105-3105 24.61 Total : 171.9615745 112918 7/29/2026 TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC PO44454 ENGINEERING SUPPORT SVS/APR2615901 001-4202-4201 15,092.20 ENGINEERING SUPPORT SVS/MAY26PO44454 001-4202-4201 8,636.70 ENGINEERING SUPPORT SVS/JUN26PO44454 001-4202-4201 7,286.25 Total : 31,015.1515901 112919 7/29/2026 TRIANGLE HARDWARE ACCT 1009 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/JUL2600123 001-3104-4309 3,071.02 001-4204-4309 2,157.31 001-6101-4309 3,330.71 105-2601-4309 2,790.33 715-2101-4311 2,311.96 715-3302-4311 831.39 001-2021 352.36 001-2022 -352.36 Total : 14,492.7200123 112920 7/29/2026 TURBODATA SYSTEMS, INC.49016 MATERIALS20670 001-3302-4201 2,475.00 001-3302-4201 241.31 Total : 2,716.3120670 112921 7/29/2026 VAN DILLEN, BEVERLY Parcel 4184 008 028 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/202615071 105-3105 24.61 Total : 24.6115071 112922 7/29/2026 WALKER, KARI Parcel 4181 019 028 STREET LIGHT & SEWER TAX REBATE/202624180 001-6871 147.35 105-3105 24.61 Total : 171.9624180 112923 7/29/2026 WESTERN LASER ENGRAVING 203174 NAME PLATES24163 001-4601-4308 70.00 Page 235 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 10 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112923 7/29/2026 (Continued)WESTERN LASER ENGRAVING24163 001-4601-4308 6.83 Total : 76.8324163 112924 7/29/2026 WILLDAN ENGINEERING 114888.00 LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES/JUN2610703 313-8114-4201 1,410.00 Total : 1,410.0010703 112925 7/29/2026 WIRELESS CCTV LLC 128731 2-YEAR RENEWAL - OCT2025-OCT202722297 153-2106-4201 5,990.00 Total : 5,990.0022297 112926 7/29/2026 XANADU SERVICE SYSTEM, INC.11273 CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICE/JUN2623801 001-4204-4201 18,264.74 Total : 18,264.7423801 25996666 7/2/2026 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES ACCT ENDING 5596 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/JUN2603432 001-3104-4309 493.80 160-3102-4201 881.62 715-4204-4201 1,959.00 715-4206-4309 2,167.59 001-3104-4201 977.83 001-4601-4308 77.75 001-4601-4201 136.41 001-6101-4201 3,527.69 001-6101-4309 1,979.47 105-2601-4309 1,784.53 160-3102-4201 76.40 715-3302-4311 967.60 715-4204-4201 491.28 715-4206-4309 1,050.50 001-2021 308.74 001-2022 -308.74 Total : 16,571.4703432 245540987 7/27/2026 PITNEY BOWES INC Wire date 7.27.26 POSTAGE METER REFILL 7.27.2613838 001-1208-4305 2,000.00 Total : 2,000.0013838 Bank total : 743,260.81 56 Vouchers for bank code :boa Page 236 of 620 07/29/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 11 2:08:25PM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 743,260.81Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 56 Page 237 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 1 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112927 8/6/2026 ALEX GARAGE DOOR SERVICES 119165 REPLACE SPRINGS-PD TRAINING RM DOOR22070 715-4204-4201 550.00 Total : 550.0022070 112928 8/6/2026 AMERICAN UPHOLSTERY INC 14279D MR#526446/REFOAM & REPLACE DRIVER BTTM22728 715-2101-4311 995.00 MR#526448/REFOAM & REPLACE DRIVER BKREST14280D 715-2101-4311 995.00 Total : 1,990.0022728 112929 8/6/2026 AQUA FLO SI2788470 MR# 990749 IRRIGATION SUPPLIES09366 001-6101-4309 244.18 MR# 726505 IRRIGATION SUPPLIESSI2794950 001-6101-4309 925.17 MR# 726506 IRRIGATION SUPPLIESSI2799866 001-6101-4309 983.81 Total : 2,153.1609366 112930 8/6/2026 AXON ENTERPRISES, INC.INUS468297 PRO LICENSE RENEWAL - ADMIN SVS COOR.21022 715-2101-4201 544.58 PRO LICENSE RENEWAL - ADMIN LT.INUS469472 715-2101-4201 544.58 PD FLEET CAMERASINUS469573 715-2101-4201 26,331.08 PD BODY WORN CAMERA BUNDLEINUS469584 715-2101-4201 60,545.19 Total : 87,965.4321022 112931 8/6/2026 BARROWS, PATRICK PO46027 INSTRUCTOR PYMT CLASSES THRU 7.24.2617271 001-4601-4221 1,828.40 Total : 1,828.4017271 112932 8/6/2026 CA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTH PROP00162 CJPIA - PROPERTY POLICY/JUL26-JUN2708904 705-1210-4201 141,607.00 Total : 141,607.0008904 112933 8/6/2026 CANTEEN SOC345701 PD COFFEE SVS&DELIVERY/JUL2623324 001-2101-4305 32.78 Attachment 4Page 238 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 2 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112933 8/6/2026 (Continued)CANTEEN23324 001-2101-4306 32.77 Total : 65.5523324 112934 8/6/2026 CAPITAL LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC 507921 MR# 473136 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES21720 105-2601-4309 936.05 MR# 473137 ELECTRICAL MAINT SUPPLIES508153 105-2601-4309 891.51 Total : 1,827.5621720 112935 8/6/2026 CDWG AK4HP6S MR# 909792 HP LJ INTER TRANS BELT KIT09632 715-1206-4304 477.74 MR# 909793 PRINTER TONER/INKAK4SG4P 715-1206-4304 312.96 Total : 790.7009632 112936 8/6/2026 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398601072126 1301 HERMOSA/540 CONNECTION/AUG2620236 001-2101-4304 302.64 Total : 302.6420236 112937 8/6/2026 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188397001071426 PW YARD CABLE/AUG2620236 001-4204-4201 192.94 Total : 192.9420236 112938 8/6/2026 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398201072126 1301 HERMOSA/RRC CONNECTION/AUG2620236 001-2101-4304 150.00 Total : 150.0020236 112939 8/6/2026 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 188398801072126 CITY HALL CABLE/AUG2620236 715-4204-4201 135.63 Total : 135.6320236 112940 8/6/2026 CMPA 3222 CMPA CSO WORKSHOP - 11.2-11.52612514 001-3302-4317 450.00 Total : 450.0012514 112941 8/6/2026 COMMLINE, INC.0033294 PORTABLE FLOOR MONITOR RADIOS20786 001-1201-4251 1,413.00 001-1201-4251 86.58 Page 239 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 3 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 1,499.58 112941 8/6/2026 COMMLINE, INC.20786 112942 8/6/2026 CONSULTANTS INC., JOHN M CRUIKSHANK 20124 CIP 623 BIO & ENVIRON ASSESSMENT/JUN2613840 122-8623-4201 21,487.83 SITE VISIT & PRELIM STRUCT REPORT/JUN2620149 001-4202-4201 4,425.65 CIP 623 ON-CALL COORDINATION/APR-JUN2620153 191-8623-4201 150.00 Total : 26,063.4813840 112943 8/6/2026 DELTA ELECTRIC LLC 45191 A CIRCUIT WAS ADDED AT BASE 323891 715-4204-4201 778.52 Total : 778.5223891 112944 8/6/2026 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS 109-1144267 MR#526450 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS22926 715-2101-4311 -5.80 MR#526435 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1144939 715-3104-4311 11.67 MR#526449 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1144997 715-2101-4311 -44.00 MR#526436 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1145041 715-2101-4311 266.09 MR#526437 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1145042 715-3104-4311 19.34 MR#526442 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1145295 715-2101-4311 32.50 MR#926405 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1145411 715-2101-4311 30.22 MR#926406 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS109-1145934 715-3109-4201 50.59 MR#526439 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7273358 715-3109-4201 212.29 MR#526440 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7273424 715-2101-4311 200.71 MR#526447 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7274582 715-3104-4311 34.33 MR#926408 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7281382 715-2101-4311 -151.89 MR#926407 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7283722 Page 240 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 4 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112944 8/6/2026 (Continued)FACTORY MOTOR PARTS22926 715-3109-4201 114.36 MR#926409 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PARTS12-7289980 715-3109-4201 63.93 Total : 834.3422926 112945 8/6/2026 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP 9-402-50678 MR#472858 SHIPPING SERVICES01962 001-1121-4251 47.52 Total : 47.5201962 112946 8/6/2026 FEDEX OFFICE AVXKOD3F6A68341F09X MR#973925 LAMINATION SVS20344 001-1101-4305 3.24 Total : 3.2420344 112947 8/6/2026 FLYING LION, INC.3224 DRONE LEASE & FAA REPORTING/AUG2621402 153-2106-4201 1,775.00 Total : 1,775.0021402 112948 8/6/2026 GRAINGER 9016570823 MAT REQ 526444/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES10836 715-3109-4201 66.43 MAT REQ 526445/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9020746211 715-3104-4311 245.84 MAT REQ 526443/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9020746229 715-3109-4201 123.21 MAT REQ 926410/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9029003887 715-3109-4201 -66.43 MAT REQ 726561/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES9031334171 001-3104-4309 140.82 Total : 509.8710836 112949 8/6/2026 HDL COREN & CONE SIN065779 PROPERTY TAX AUDIT SERVICE/JUL-SEP2603131 001-1201-4201 1,768.59 Total : 1,768.5903131 112950 8/6/2026 HERMOSA AUTOMOTIVE INC 61716 MR# 9926401 SMOG CHECK & CERTIFICATE09136 715-4202-4311 40.00 Total : 40.0009136 112951 8/6/2026 IK CONSULTING, LLC IK-HB0326 ACCELA CONSULTING SVS/MAR2622222 715-4201-4201 6,090.00 Page 241 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 5 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112951 8/6/2026 (Continued)IK CONSULTING, LLC22222 ACCELA CONSULTING SVS/MAY26IK-HB0626 715-4201-4201 7,395.00 Total : 13,485.0022222 112952 8/6/2026 INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION 1545 ICA MEMBERSHIP DUES/FY 26-2700372 001-1101-4315 986.40 Total : 986.4000372 112953 8/6/2026 JL GROUP LLC 260064JK.1 IA INVESTIGATION24144 001-2101-4201 12,978.44 Total : 12,978.4424144 112954 8/6/2026 LEARNED LUMBER ACCT 1126 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES/JUL2600167 001-3104-4309 243.04 001-4204-4309 104.37 001-6101-4309 1,176.82 Total : 1,524.2300167 112955 8/6/2026 LEO WEB PROTECT INC 81726416735 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION22111 001-2101-4201 4,999.95 Total : 4,999.9522111 112956 8/6/2026 LEXIPOL LLC INVLEX11274184 ANNUAL DTB MANAGEMENT17861 001-2101-4201 2,679.54 ANNUAL LEFTA RENEWALINVPM11274137 153-2106-4201 8,493.98 Total : 11,173.5217861 112957 8/6/2026 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES 66254 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES/MAR2618071 001-6101-4201 36,609.81 105-2601-4201 11,694.74 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE SERVICES/JUN2666732 001-6101-4201 36,869.82 105-2601-4201 11,777.81 Total : 96,952.1818071 112958 8/6/2026 MIG 97564 WAYFINDING SIGN DESIGN/JUN2618437 301-8111-4201 4,031.25 Page 242 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 6 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 4,031.25 112958 8/6/2026 MIG18437 112959 8/6/2026 MUNISERVICES LLC INV002758 UUT AUDIT SERVICES/JUN2610324 001-1202-4201 2,760.21 Total : 2,760.2110324 112960 8/6/2026 PROPAC INC 117413 DISASTER SUPPLIES19378 715-1201-5402 16,986.12 715-1201-5402 1,741.08 Total : 18,727.2019378 112961 8/6/2026 RACE COMMUNICATIONS RC2338498 CITY HALL&YARD FIBER INTERNET/AUG2622179 715-1206-4201 2,040.00 Total : 2,040.0022179 112962 8/6/2026 REC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.17496466 POINT OF SALE HARDWARE FEE24011 001-4601-4201 300.00 Total : 300.0024011 112963 8/6/2026 RED SECURITY GROUP, LLC 110809 MR#473130 LOCKSMITH SERVICES13255 001-4204-4309 54.88 Total : 54.8813255 112964 8/6/2026 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF 585196 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/JAN2608837 001-2202-4251 899.33 715-3109-4310 195.07 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/FEB26585197 001-2202-4251 653.91 715-3102-4310 579.79 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/MAR26585198 001-2202-4251 1,198.31 715-3109-4310 722.63 715-3102-4310 295.88 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/APR26585199 001-2202-4251 1,205.29 715-3109-4310 555.34 715-3102-4310 316.94 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/MAY26585200 001-2202-4251 1,201.39 DIESEL VEHICLE FUEL/JUN26585201 Page 243 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 7 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112964 8/6/2026 (Continued)REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF08837 001-2202-4251 1,368.25 715-3102-4310 207.03 Total : 9,399.1608837 112965 8/6/2026 SBCU VISA PO 46053 J SANCLEMENTE CC STATEMENT/JUL2603353 001-6101-4309 33.41 001-3104-4201 428.01 001-4202-4305 234.69 715-1206-4201 5,312.00 Total : 6,008.1103353 112966 8/6/2026 SBCU VISA PO 46051 M ALVAREZ CC STATEMENT/JUL2603353 001-1121-4305 1,281.26 001-1121-4315 300.00 001-1121-4317 125.00 Total : 1,706.2603353 112967 8/6/2026 SBCU VISA PO 46050 E CAHALAN CC STATEMENT - JUL2603353 001-2101-4305 1,180.81 001-2101-4201 63.96 153-2106-4201 351.87 Total : 1,596.6403353 112968 8/6/2026 SLATER WATERPROOFING, INC.4822 LOT C IMPROVEMENTS/APR2623382 190-8699-4201 91,573.22 Total : 91,573.2223382 112969 8/6/2026 SMART & FINAL ACCT 322063 OFFICE/CLEANING/FOOD SUPPLIES/JUL2600114 001-1101-4305 41.58 001-2101-4306 345.55 Total : 387.1300114 112970 8/6/2026 SOUTH BAY FORD 598758 MR#926402 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS10532 715-2101-4311 607.06 MR#526425 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTSCM97150 715-4202-4311 -276.42 Total : 330.6410532 112971 8/6/2026 SOUTH BAY FORD 533966 MR#526438 VEHICLE REPAIR PARTS10532 Page 244 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 8 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112971 8/6/2026 (Continued)SOUTH BAY FORD10532 715-2101-4311 356.41 Total : 356.4110532 112972 8/6/2026 TIREHUB LLC 60522216 MR#526441 VEHICLE TIRES21146 715-6101-4311 614.59 Total : 614.5921146 112973 8/6/2026 T-MOBILE ACCT 954297746 PW/CDD/CMO CELL PHONES/TABLETS/JUL2619082 001-1201-4304 51.56 001-4201-4304 213.90 001-4202-4304 833.34 Total : 1,098.8019082 112974 8/6/2026 T-MOBILE ACCT 217007781 PW&CDD TABLETS/JUL2619082 001-4202-4304 131.04 001-4201-4304 43.68 Total : 174.7219082 112975 8/6/2026 T-MOBILE ACCT 267037374 PARKS&REC CELL PHONES/JUL2619082 001-4601-4304 139.75 Total : 139.7519082 112976 8/6/2026 T-MOBILE L2607140049 SEARCH WARRANT DR-1235/6.1-7.9.2619082 001-2101-4201 50.00 Total : 50.0019082 112977 8/6/2026 T-MOBILE L2607200022 SEARCH WARRANT AREA DUMP/JUL2619082 001-2101-4201 50.00 Total : 50.0019082 112978 8/6/2026 TOWER IMAGING MEDICAL ASSOCIAT ACCT 536486 MEDICAL TESTS24183 001-2101-4201 15.00 Total : 15.0024183 112979 8/6/2026 US ARMOR 53274 VEST- OFF. CERVANTES09374 001-3302-4314 899.80 001-3302-4314 111.86 BVP - OFF. GAGLIA53327 001-3302-4314 789.00 Page 245 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 9 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount 112979 8/6/2026 (Continued)US ARMOR09374 001-3302-4314 95.32 Total : 1,895.9809374 112980 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73751397 VOIP PHONES/CITY HALL & PD/JUN2618666 001-1101-4304 12.93 001-1121-4304 45.24 001-1132-4304 12.93 001-1141-4304 25.85 001-1201-4304 122.79 001-1202-4304 77.55 001-1203-4304 71.09 001-1204-4304 84.02 001-1208-4304 6.46 001-2101-4304 426.55 001-4101-4304 84.02 001-4201-4304 109.87 001-4202-4304 180.96 160-3102-4201 12.93 715-1206-4304 19.38 Total : 1,292.5718666 112981 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73750410 VOIP PHONES/PW YARD/JUN2618666 001-1202-4304 119.69 Total : 119.6918666 112982 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73750416 VOIP PHONES/PARKS&REC/JUN2618666 001-4601-4304 117.19 Total : 117.1918666 112983 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73750405 VOIP PHONES/BASE3/JUN2618666 001-3302-4304 66.89 Total : 66.8918666 112984 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73751394 VOIP PHONES/BARD/JUN2618666 001-3302-4304 51.19 Total : 51.1918666 112985 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73750421 VOIP PHONES/EOC/JUN2618666 001-1201-4304 40.50 Page 246 of 620 08/06/2026 Check Register CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 10 7:41:36AM Page: Bank code :boa Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount (Continued)Total : 40.50 112985 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES18666 112986 8/6/2026 VERIZON BUSINESS SERVICES 73751961 VOIP PHONES/CHA/JUN2618666 001-1201-4304 11.60 Total : 11.6018666 112987 8/6/2026 WESTERN LASER ENGRAVING 203219 NAME PLATE - R.NOBBLE24163 001-1203-4305 19.00 001-1203-4305 1.85 Total : 20.8524163 112988 8/6/2026 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 58011 MAT REQ 804908/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE01206 001-3104-4309 652.90 MAT REQ 804909/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE58012 001-3104-4309 397.90 MAT REQ 804910/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE58013 001-3104-4309 397.90 MAT REQ 804911/STREET SIGN MAINTENANCE58014 001-3104-4309 397.90 Total : 1,846.6001206 Bank total : 562,305.90 62 Vouchers for bank code :boa 562,305.90Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report 62 Page 247 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-AS-088 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CITY TREASURER’S REPORT (City Treasurer Dave Pedersen) RECEIVE AND FILE Recommended Action: The City Treasurer recommends City Council receive and file the June 2026 City Treasurer’s Report. Executive Summary: Investments in the reports meet the requirements of the City of Hermosa Beach’s adopted investment policy. Attached are reports of all inactive Public Depo sits for the month of June 2026. This is the most current investment information available. Attachments: June 2026 City Treasurer’s Report Respectfully Submitted by: David Pedersen, City Treasurer Concur: Anna Bailey, Accountant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 248 of 620 INSTITUTIONS RATE YIELD DATE OF DATE OF ORIGINAL MARKET COST/MARKET FACE/PAR OF TO INVESTMENT TYPE/INSTITUTION CUSIP #BOOK VALUE INVESTMENT MATURITY COST VALUE DIFFERENCE VALUE INTEREST MATURITY POOLED INVESTMENTS LAIF (Local Agency Investment Fund)41,828,159.79$ 41,828,159.79$ $41,780,993.60 1 ($47,166.19)41,828,159.79$ 3.920% LAIF (Local Agency Investment Fund - Greenwich Village Underground)3,860,188.19$ 3,860,188.19$ $3,855,835.37 1 ($4,352.82)3,860,188.19$ 3.920% LACPIF (Los Angeles County Pooled Investment Funds)2,247,898.20$ 2,247,898.20$ $2,202,003.34 2 ($45,894.86)2,247,898.20$ 3.210%3 Pooled Investments % of Total Investment 78.435%47,936,246.18$ 47,936,246.18$ $47,838,832.31 ($97,413.87)$47,936,246.18 RESTRICTED Section 115 Pension Trust 1,021,575.00$ 1,021,575.00$ 1,264,556.65$ 242,981.65$ 1,021,575.00$ Restricted Investements % of Total Investments 1.672%1,021,575.00$ 1,021,575.00$ 1,264,556.65$ 242,981.65$ 1,021,575.00$ U.S. GOV'T AGENCY BONDS/NOTES US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CCP4 $250,000.00 8/11/2021 7/31/2026 $248,115.46 $249,365.00 $1,249.54 $250,000.00 0.625%0.780% US Treasury Note/Bond 912828Z78 $500,000.00 1/26/2022 1/31/2027 $498,692.19 $492,830.00 ($5,862.19)$500,000.00 1.500%1.555% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CAL5 $500,000.00 10/31/2022 9/30/2027 $415,109.37 $477,385.00 $62,275.63 $500,000.00 0.375%4.237% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CEB3 $500,000.00 2/29/2024 2/28/2029 $445,812.50 $471,525.00 $25,712.50 $500,000.00 1.875%4.307% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CFL0 $500,000.00 10/22/2024 9/30/2029 $498,527.34 $495,725.00 ($2,802.34)$500,000.00 3.875%3.941% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CFT3 $500,000.00 10/31/2024 10/31/2029 $496,828.13 $497,480.00 $651.87 $500,000.00 4.000%4.142% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CMD0 $250,000.00 1/29/2025 12/31/2029 $250,406.25 $251,727.50 $1,321.25 $250,000.00 4.375%4.337% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CMU2 $500,000.00 4/21/2025 3/31/2030 $502,687.50 $497,110.00 ($5,577.50)$500,000.00 4.000%3.879% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CHF1 $250,000.00 6/18/2025 5/31/2030 $247,193.36 $246,192.50 ($1,000.86)$250,000.00 3.750%4.002% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CHZ7 $500,000.00 10/22/2025 9/30/2030 $524,289.00 $508,515.00 ($15,774.00)$500,000.00 4.625%3.544% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CJX0 $500,000.00 2/12/2026 1/31/2031 $506,711.00 $495,995.00 ($10,716.00)$500,000.00 4.000%3.701% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CKC4 $500,000.00 3/26/2026 2/28/2031 $506,730.47 $501,230.00 ($5,500.47)$500,000.00 4.250%3.946% US Treasury Note/Bond 91282CKN0 $500,000.00 5/19/2026 4/30/2031 $508,488.28 $509,335.00 $846.72 $500,000.00 4.625%4.241% U.S. Gov't Agency Bonds/Notes 9.408%$5,750,000.00 $5,649,590.85 $5,694,415.00 $49,477.90 $5,750,000.00 NEGOTIABLE CDS Medallion Bank Utah 58404DLL3 $249,000.00 08/30/2021 08/31/2026 $249,000.00 $247,690.12 ($1,309.88)$249,000.00 0.850%0.850% Synchrony Bank 87165FE42 $249,000.00 11/12/2021 11/12/2026 $249,000.00 $246,363.10 ($2,636.90)$249,000.00 1.100%1.100% Toyota Financial Savings 89235MMB4 $249,000.00 11/12/2021 11/12/2026 $249,000.00 $246,363.10 ($2,636.90)$249,000.00 1.100%1.100% Capital One BK USA Natl Ass 14042TGL5 $246,000.00 6/8/2022 6/2/2027 $246,000.00 $241,060.10 ($4,939.90)$246,000.00 3.199%3.199% Capital One Natl Assn MCLEA 14042RRS2 $246,000.00 6/8/2022 6/2/2027 $246,000.00 $241,060.10 ($4,939.90)$246,000.00 3.199%3.199% Third FS & LA Cleveland 88413QDN5 $245,000.00 8/23/2022 8/19/2027 $245,000.00 $242,679.65 ($2,320.35)$245,000.00 3.299%3.299% Discover Bank/ Capital One Natl Assn 254673Q90 $245,000.00 8/23/2022 8/23/2027 $245,000.00 $242,929.65 ($2,070.35)$245,000.00 3.400%3.400% First National Bank 32114VCF2 $249,000.00 2/10/2023 2/10/2028 $249,000.00 $247,300.33 ($1,699.67)$249,000.00 3.700%3.700% First Business Bank 31938QW42 $245,000.00 2/15/2023 2/15/2028 $245,000.00 $243,506.28 ($1,493.72)$245,000.00 3.750%3.750% Customers Bank 23204HPB8 $244,000.00 6/14/2023 6/14/2028 $244,000.00 $245,567.38 $1,567.38 $244,000.00 4.450%4.450% Morgan Stanley Private Bank 61690U7S3 $244,000.00 6/14/2023 6/14/2028 $244,000.00 $248,671.84 $4,671.84 $244,000.00 4.500%4.500% Park State Bank 70086VAY7 $249,000.00 8/9/2023 8/17/2028 $249,000.00 $253,016.10 $4,016.10 $249,000.00 4.400%4.400% United Fidelity Bank 910286GU1 $249,000.00 8/9/2023 8/17/2028 $249,000.00 $250,465.59 $1,465.59 $249,000.00 4.500%4.500% Northpoint Bank 666613MK7 $248,000.00 10/20/2023 10/20/2028 $248,000.00 $251,402.96 $3,402.96 $248,000.00 4.850%4.850% Southern First Bank 84287PJB9 $244,000.00 10/17/2023 10/17/2028 $244,000.00 $247,632.48 $3,632.48 $244,000.00 4.850%4.850% UBS BK USA 90355GHQ2 $248,000.00 11/9/2023 11/8/2028 $248,000.00 $252,283.36 $4,283.36 $248,000.00 5.000%5.000% First State Bank 33651MAL8 $248,000.00 11/16/2023 11/16/2028 $248,000.00 $252,140.88 $4,140.88 $248,000.00 4.900%4.900% Morgan Stanley 61768E5C3 $244,000.00 6/12/2024 6/12/2029 $244,000.00 $247,345.78 $3,345.78 $244,000.00 4.700%4.700% BNY Mellon 05584CPN0 $244,000.00 6/12/2024 6/12/2029 $244,000.00 $245,410.00 $1,410.00 $244,000.00 4.450%4.450% State Bk India 856288CM5 $245,000.00 8/26/2025 8/21/2030 $245,000.00 $242,326.76 ($2,673.24)$245,000.00 4.000%4.000% Goldman Sachs 38150V6U8 $245,000.00 9/23/2025 9/23/2030 $245,000.00 $238,512.30 ($6,487.70)$245,000.00 3.600%3.600% Sallie Mae Bank 795451EE9 $245,000.00 12/10/2025 12/10/2030 $245,000.00 $241,058.24 ($3,941.76)$245,000.00 3.900%3.900% Versabank USA 92512KBF9 $245,000.00 12/17/2025 12/17/2030 $245,000.00 $240,133.57 ($4,866.43)$245,000.00 3.800%3.800% BMW Bk North 05612LJH6 $245,000.00 1/30/2026 1/30/2029 $245,000.00 $241,953.13 ($3,046.87)$245,000.00 3.700%3.700% Celtic Bk Salt Lake 15118R4E4 $249,000.00 3/10/2026 3/10/2028 $249,000.00 $246,998.04 ($2,001.96)$249,000.00 3.650%3.650% Wells Fargo Bk 949764YN8 $249,000.00 6/30/2026 6/30/2031 $249,000.00 $249,000.00 $0.00 $249,000.00 4.250%4.250% Negotiable CD % of Total Investment 10.485%$6,408,000.00 $6,408,000.00 $6,392,870.84 ($15,129.16)$6,408,000.00 TOTAL ALL INVESTMENTS 61,115,821.18$ 61,015,412.03$ 61,190,674.80$ 179,916.52$ 61,115,821.18$ NET TOTAL OF ALL INVESTMENTS LESS BONDS FUNDS HELD 56,234,057.99$ 56,133,648.84$ 56,070,282.78$ (58,712.31)$ 56,234,057.99$ Average Rate of Interest 3.572% Average Yield to Maturity 3.685% 1 Rate publishes quarterly. 2 June rate publishes the first week of August. 3 June rate publishes the last week of July. In compliance with the California Code Section 53646, the Treasurer of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby certifies that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenues are available to meet the City's budgeted expenditure requirements for the next six months. APPROVED: DAVID PEDERSEN, CITY TREASURER TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2026 Page 249 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-PW-052 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL ARBORIST CONSULTING SERVICES WITH GREG MINK ENTERPRISES, LLC DBA MINK TREE CONSULTING CEQA: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, City Council action on this item is not subject to environmental review under CEQA because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environm ent and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects 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.” (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) APPROVE AMENDMENT Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Approve the proposed third amendment to agreement with Greg Mink Enterprises, LLC dba Mink Tree Consulting (Mink Tree Consulting), to provide on-call arborist consulting services increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $60,000 to $100,000 (Attachment 1); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed amendment, approve minor modifications if necessary, and execute all related documents, with the City Clerk attesting, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Executive Summary: Staff requests approval of the proposed amendment to increase the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $60,000 to $100,000 to provide ongoing, on-call arborist consulting services with Mink Tree Consulting. Background: The Public Works Department relies on third -party professionals to provide arborist consulting services in support of the City’s maintenance of City-owned trees in parks, medians, and other areas in the City. In August 2024, the City Manager approved a professional services agreement with Mink Tree Consulting to provide on-call arborist consulting services to the City of Hermosa Beach for an initial not-to-exceed contract amount of $30,000 (Attachment 2). In October 2025, City Council approved the first amendment to increase the no t-to-exceed contract amount to $60,000 (Attachment 3). A second amendment to the agreement extended Page 250 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 the term of the agreement to August 2027 as an administrative action (Attachment 4). Since August 2024, the City has utilized Mink Tree Consulting on multiple tasks including ongoing field visits, research, reports for assessments of tree health and condition, recommendation of pruning and removal of trees, potential hazards and risk assessments, recommendations for tree replacements, review of tree installation specifications, and other as-needed arborist consulting services in coordination with City staff and City contractors. More recently Mink Tree Consulting has been assisting staff with preparing an inventory of City owned trees, and reviewing exiting tree maintenance services scope of work in preparation for a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for tree services that is expected to be advertised in fall 2026. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description City Council: October 28, 2025 City Council approved the first amendment to the professional services agreement with Mink Tree Consulting Discussion: Staff requests approval of the proposed amendment to increase the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $60,000 to $100,000 for ongoing, on-call arborist consulting services. The contract amendment will allow Mink Tree Consulting to continue supporting staff with timely as-needed arborist advisory services related to any necessary tree removals and replacements safety inspections of trees, and ongoing support of staff in the refinement of the current scope of work and development of more comprehensive tree maintenance specifications for the upcoming tree services RFP. Staff also anticipates utilizing the expertise of Mink Tree Consulting to provide ongoing technical support related to the oversight of tree maintenance services during tree trimming season. Environmental Analysis: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, City Council action on this item is not subject to environmental review under CEQA because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects 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.” Fiscal Impact: Approval of this amendment will increase the not-to-exceed contract amount by $40,000, from $60,000 to $100,000 for as-needed work. Sufficient funds have already been budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget for the Public Works Administration Contract Services Account for arborist services and in CIP Project Budgets for specific projects which will require arborist services. No additional appropriation is required for this contract amendment. Page 251 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 Agreement Modification Request Agreement Current Authorized Amount Modified Request Amount FY 2026-27 Budget Dept. Account # Total Revised Contract Amount Mink Tree Consulting $60,000 $40,000 001-4202-4201 $100,000 XXX-8XXX-4201 Attachments: 1. Third Amendment to the Agreement with Mink Tree Consulting 2. Professional Services Agreement with Mink Tree Consulting 3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Mink Tree Consulting 4. Second Amendment to the Agreement with Mink Tree Consulting Respectfully Submitted by: Andrew Nguyen, Associate Engineer Concur: Brandon Araujo, Senior Engineer Concur: Saad Malim, City Engineer Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 252 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 Page 1 of 3 THIRD AMENDMENT BBK (2026) THIRD AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND MINK TREE CONSULTING, LLC This Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (“Third Amendment”) is made and entered into as of [______], 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Greg Mink Enterprises LLC dba Mink Tree Consulting (a limited liability corporation with its principal place of business at 320 12th Street, Apartment 7, Seal Beach, California 90740) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. RECITALS A. The Parties entered into a professional services agreement dated August 14, 2024 (“Agreement”), for Consultant to provide on-call arborist consulting services for the City's tree management and maintenance operations program (“Services”); and B. The Parties entered into a First Amendment on October 28, 2025 (to increase the compensation from $30,000 to $60,000), and a Second Amendment on July 22, 2026 (to extend the term through August 14, 2027); and C. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement a third time to increase the compensation for the continued performance of the Services. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Amendment. Section 1 (Consideration and Compensation) of the Agreement (as amended by the First Amendment and Second Amendment) is further amended by Page 253 of 620 Page 2 of 3 THIRD AMENDMENT BBK (2026) replacing the amount “$60,000” with the amount “$100,000”. 3. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Third Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement as previously amended shall remain in full force and effect; and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this Third Amendment. Whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the original Agreement from and after the date of this Third Amendment, it shall mean the Agreement as amended (by the First Amendment, Second Amendment, and this Third Amendment). 4. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this Third Amendment which is transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this Third Amendment for all purposes. This Third Amendment may be signed using an electronic signature. 5. Counterparts. This Third Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Third Amendment on the Effective Date. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVED BY: Steve Napolitano City Manager ATTESTED BY: Martha Alvarez City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jason Baltimore MINK TREE CONSULTING Gregory C. Mink Chief Executive Officer Page 254 of 620 Page 3 of 3 THIRD AMENDMENT BBK (2026) Interim City Attorney Page 255 of 620 Page 256 of 620 Page 257 of 620 Page 258 of 620 Page 259 of 620 Page 260 of 620 Page 261 of 620 Page 262 of 620 Page 263 of 620 Page 264 of 620 Page 265 of 620 Docusign Envelope ID: CCE7A635-089E-8093-81E4-30D17F9F4F66 Page 266 of 620 Docusign Envelope ID: CCE7A635-089E-8093-81E4-30D17F9F4F66 Page 267 of 620 Docusign Envelope ID: CCE7A635-089E-8093-81E4-30D17F9F4F66 Page 268 of 620 Page 1 of 2 FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND MINK TREE CONSULTING This First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for on-call arborist consulting services (“First Amendment”) is made and entered into as of October 28, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and Mink Tree Consulting (a California corporation with its principal place of business at 320 12th Street, Apartment 7, Seal Beach, California 90740) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. RECITALS A.The Parties entered an agreement dated August 14, 2024 (“Agreement”), for Consultant to provide arborist services for the City’s tree management and maintenance operations program (“Services”); and B.The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement in order to increase the compensation for the continued performance of the Services. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties mutually agree as follows: AGREEMENT 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals listed above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Amendment. The third sentence to Section 1 (Consideration and Compensation) of the Agreement is hereby amended by replacing the compensation amount of “$30,000” with the amount “$60,000”. 3. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this First Amendment, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect; and shall govern the actions of the Parties under this First Amendment. Whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the original Agreement from and after the date of this First Amendment, it shall mean the Agreement as amended by this First Amendment. 4. Electronic Transmission. A manually signed copy of this First Amendment which is transmitted by facsimile, electronic mail, or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this First Amendment for all purposes. This First Amendment may be signed using an electronic signature. Docusign Envelope ID: 691F73CD-37B6-480F-9380-7072885158BE Page 269 of 620 Page 2 of 2 5. Counterparts. This First Amendment may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this First Amendment on the Effective Date. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVED BY: Steve Napolitano Interim City Manager Attested By: Myra Maravilla City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jason Baltimore Interim City Attorney MINK TREE CONSULTING Gregory C. Mink CEO Docusign Envelope ID: 691F73CD-37B6-480F-9380-7072885158BE Page 270 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-044 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 799 - SOUTH BAY REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo) RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 799 Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council ratify a letter of support (Attachment 1) sent July 30, 2026, supporting Senate Bill 799 – South Bay Regional Housing Trust. Executive Summary: The City of Hermosa Beach regularly expresses its support or opposition regarding matters that would have an impact on the City. The letter represents a step toward strengthening coordination for a regional housing trust in the South Bay region. Background: On July 17, 2026, Executive Director of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments, Jacki Bacharach, requested cities to send letter of support for an amendment to Senate Bill 799. This amendment would allow the trust to fund workforce housing with public funds. As it currently stands, the bill has only been amended to only allow a trust to use private funds. Analysis: Senate Bill 799 (SB 799) updates the statutory authority governing the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) established by Los Angeles County and participating South Bay cities to finance affordable housing. The bill modernizes the Trust's governance and expands the types of housing activities it may support. The legislation does not create a new housing mandate or require additional local funding. Instead, it provides the Trust with greater flexibility to leverage state, federal, local, and private resources. SB 799 makes several significant changes: Expands the Housing Trust's authority to support housing for moderate -income households using private funding sources. Authorizes the Trust to finance the preservation of existing affordable housing, including permanent supportive housing. Page 271 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 2 Allows the Board of Directors to appoint alternate members, improving attendance and governance continuity. Revises board appointment procedures by allowing the governance structure to be established through the Joint Powers Agreement rather than statute. Retains existing transparency requirements, including annual financial reporting and audits. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Attachment: 1. Letter of Support for Senate Bill 799. Respectfully Submitted by: Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 272 of 620 City Council 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | hermosabeach.gov | HermosaBchCity HermosaBeachCity July 30, 2026 The Honorable Ben Allen California State Senate 1021 O Street, Room 7610 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Support for SB 799 (Allen)-South Bay Regional Housing Trust Senator Allen: The City of Hermosa Beach supports SB 799 (Allen), which would make important revisions to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT) enabling the SBRHT to serve a broader range of income levels—including moderate-income (workforce) households with private funding—and to fund the preservation of existing affordable housing in addition to new construction, while also expanding the governance structure to allow more flexible and qualified Board representation. Although the inclusion of the ability to fund workforce housing with private dollars is an improvement, SB 799 should be amended to allow the SBRHT to fund moderate-income (workforce) housing with any funds, public or private, available for this use. In November 2025, the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Board of Directors recommended that its member cities form and join the SBRHT. 11 cities have joined the SBRHT which held its inaugural Board meeting on April 30th and made its first funding award for 93 affordable housing units in the City of Hawthorne at its May 21st meeting. With the implementation of the SBRHT, certain administrative revisions to its formation legislation have been identified that would allow the SBRHT Board to operate more effectively and be more responsive to its own governance needs and to the communities it serves. Those organizational amendments have been made to the bill and that is greatly appreciated. Outstanding are two amendment requests that we urge you to incorporate: First, the bill adds authority for the SBRHT to fund the planning and construction of housing for persons and families of moderate income (150% AMI) but only using private resources. This should be expanded to allow the SBRHT to also access public dollars that allow for that use. The SBRHT must be able to serve moderate-income households—a population that is increasingly cost-burdened in the South Bay but often falls above the threshold for Page 273 of 620 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | hermosabeach.gov | HermosaBchCity HermosaBeachCity Page 2 traditional affordable housing programs. Teachers, medical professionals, city workers, and even police officers and firefighters are unable to afford to live in the communities they serve. Additionally, the South Bay is the home of the Los Angeles Air Force Base and the Space Force and they have a critical need for moderate (workforce) housing as they are planning to expand. Additionally, with the proposed November ballot proposition which we understand will provide funding for trusts to use their funds for moderate (workforce) housing, without this amendment to allow the SBRHT to use public funds for this type of housing, we would be prohibited from accessing these new state funds should the proposition be successful. And lastly, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Housing Trust, also formed through state legislation, is not restricted to a private funding-only model. The SBRHT should not be restricted either Second, while the bill expressly adds the SBRHT to fund the preservation of existing housing—not just planning and new construction—for extremely low, very low, and low income households due to the high cost of land and the need for moderate housing by the Los Angeles Air Force Base as one example, adding preservation for moderate income housing would be very helpful. Preserving existing affordable and moderate-income units is more cost-effective and immediately responsive than building new ones, and this change to add moderate income units gives the SBRHT a critical additional tool to protect the at-risk housing stock in the South Bay, particularly naturally occurring affordable housing. The City of Hermosa Beach supports the requested changes as they will meaningfully advance the production and preservation of affordable for low income as well as workforce housing throughout the South Bay region. For these reasons, Hermosa beach supports SB 799. Sincerely, Michael Detoy Mayor cc: Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Assembly District 66 South Bay Cities Council of Governments Page 274 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-045 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE WITH TASK FORCE FOR MEASURE G (Senior Management Analyst Sara Russo) RATIFY LETTER OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE WITH TASK FORCE FOR MEASURE G Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council ratify a letter of support (Attachment) sent August 4, 2026, supporting efforts to engage with the task force for Measure G. Executive Summary: The City of Hermosa Beach regularly expresses its support or opposition regarding matters that would have an impact on the City. The letter represents a step towards understanding the new structure associated with Measure G. Background: In November 2024, voters in Los Angeles County passed one of the most significant changes to governance structure in the history of Los Angeles, Measure G. A key element of Measure G is that change to an elected County Executive Officer (CEO), essentially creating a strong-Mayor form of government. Several adjustments over the decades in County operations and governance have occurred, but none with such wide - ranging impact. This systemic change will impact the way all 88 cities in Los Angeles will work with the County. For the past year, the County’s Measure G Task Force has been working on recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the implementation of Measure G. Measure G provided the general statutory authority for the new position. Still, the Measure did not and could not capture how and in what manner the County CEO will work with the 88 incorporated cities. Analysis: On August 3, 2026, city staff was notified that the San Gabriel Council of Government City Managers raised concerns on the potential impacts of Measure G on incorporated cities. A study by the Rose Institute of Local Government concluded several impacts to the San Gabriel cities under this new form of governance. They have shared this Page 275 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 2 information with the Gateway Cities Council of Government as well as the South Bay Cities Council of Government. Cities are requesting the task force hear from them in a formal and structured engagement process before proceeding with a preliminary concept which will be presented to the Board of Supervisors regarding how the County CEO will work with the 88 cities is an intergovernmental relations function. The perspectives of incorporated cities are an important part of this discussion. As the democratically elected governments representing approximately 8.7 million Los Angeles County residents, cities offer practical experience and local insight that can help inform recommendations affecting service delivery, regional coordination, and governance throughout the County. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this recommendation. Attachment: Letter of Support to engage task force for Measure G. Respectfully Submitted by: Sara Russo, Senior Management Analyst Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 276 of 620 City Council 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | hermosabeach.gov | HermosaBchCity HermosaBeachCity August 4, 2026 Measure G Task Force – County of Los Angeles 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Los Angeles, California 90012 Via Email: info@measureg.lacounty.org Re: Engagement of Incorporated Cities in the Development of County Executive Officer Recommendations Dear Chair and Members of the Measure G Task Force: On behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach, thank you for your service regarding Measure G. The Task Force has been entrusted with developing recommendations that will shape one of the most significant changes to the governance and operational structure of Los Angeles County in decades. Because those recommendations will define the role, authority, and responsibilities of the new County Executive Officer (CEO), we respectfully request that the Task Force formally engage Los Angeles County's 88 incorporated cities before submitting its final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Given the CEO's broad operational responsibilities and the direct impact this position will have on municipal governments, meaningful input from cities will strengthen the Task Force's recommendations and help ensure the new governance structure reflects the realities of service delivery throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County is unlike any other county in the nation. Its 88 incorporated cities are home to approximately 8.7 million of the County's nearly 9.8 million residents. The County and its cities work in close partnership every day to provide essential s ervices, respond to emergencies, implement regional initiatives, and address issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries. This relationship is especially significant for the County's 42 contract cities, which rely on the County to provide essential municipal services such as law enforcement and fire protection. As the County Executive Officer assumes responsibility for overseeing County departments and operations, the effectiveness of that office will depend in part on its ability to coordinate with municipal governments throughout the County. While the Task Force has identified legislative affairs as one of the operational areas under consideration. We encourage the Task Force to recognize, however, that the relationship between Los Angeles County and its incorporated cities extends well beyond traditional Page 277 of 620 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | hermosabeach.gov | HermosaBchCity HermosaBeachCity Page 2 legislative or intergovernmental affairs. Unlike the County's interactions with the state or federal government, the County and its cities are operational partners with shared responsibilities that require continuous coordination to serve residents effectively. Accordingly, we encourage the Task Force to consider how its recommendations can reflect the CEO's role in fostering collaboration with incorporated cities across the full range of County operations. This includes coordination on public safety, fire protec tion, public works, regional planning, homelessness services, public health, emergency management, and other regional functions where County and municipal governments work together. Providing greater clarity regarding the CEO's responsibility to engage with cities on these shared operational issues would strengthen the governance framework envisioned by Measure G. The perspectives of incorporated cities are an important part of this discussion. As the democratically elected governments representing approximately 8.7 million Los Angeles County residents, cities offer practical experience and local insight that can help inform recommendations affecting service delivery, regional coordination, and governance throughout the County. Accordingly, we respectfully urge the Task Force to conduct a formal and structured engagement process with incorporated cities before presenting its final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Direct municipal input will help ensure the Task Force's recommendations are informed by the governments that will work most closely with the new CEO and will strengthen long-term coordination between the County and its cities. Thank you for your consideration and for your commitment to strengthening governance throughout Los Angeles County. We appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments and look forward to continued collaboration. Sincerely, Michael Detoy Mayor cc: Honorable Supervisor Holly Mitchell, LA County 2nd District Page 278 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-046 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SPONSORSHIP DONATION TO GRADES OF GREEN VERTE 2026 GALA (City Manager Steve Napolitano) APPROVE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council approve a sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2026 Gala and find that the sponsorship donation serves a public purpose by supporting youth education and sustainability programs in Hermosa Beach. Executive Summary: Grades of Green is a South Bay–founded nonprofit (est. 2009) that inspires and activates students to lead environmental change. Recognized as the 202 6 California State Assembly District 66 Nonprofit of the Year, they proudly partner with Hermosa Beach schools and the community to create a more sustainable future. The annual Grades of Green Verte Gala raises funds to support Grades of Green’s environmental education and programs for Hermosa Beach School District students, teachers, and district staff. Staff recommends City Council approve a sponsorship donation of $5,000 to the Grades of Green Verte 2026 Gala. Background: Partnership Highlights in Hermosa Beach Docent Program – Classroom sustainability lessons & hands-on activities. Trash Free Lunch Programs – Lunchtime waste sorting & food waste reduction aligned with SB 1383. Youth Corps Projects – Student leaders planted trees along the Greenbelt and distributed 200+ rain barrels. Advocacy – Students influenced city bans on polystyrene and plastic bags. Assemblies & Campaigns – Foam Free Fridays and waste reduction assemblies shifted school culture. Student Success Stories Max planted 100 trees on the Greenbelt. Riley helped distribute over 200 rain barrels to reduce residential water waste. Page 279 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 Hermosa students championed school and citywide policies on single-use plastics. Community Education Partnerships In partnership with Lazy Acres in Hermosa Beach, Grades of Green is expanding community sustainability outreach: Workshops & Tabling Events – Free education for youth and community members. Upcoming Cooking Classes for HB Families by HB Families – No-cost, hands- on cooking classes using donated food from Lazy Acres. Designed to prioritize families who are socioeconomically disadvantaged (but not limited to), these workshops prevent food waste while strengthening community bonds. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description April 10, 2018 City Council approved $5,000 donation to Grades of Green Verte 2018 Gala. October 11, 2022 City Council approved $5,000 donation to Grades of Green Verte 2022 Gala. October 10, 2023 City Council approved $5,000 donation to Grades of Green Verte 2023 Gala. August 13, 2024 City Council approved $5,000 donation to Grades of Gre en Verte 2024 Gala. September 9, 2025 City Council approved $5,000 donation to Grades of Green Verte 2025 Gala. Discussion: The Grades of Green Verte Gala raises funds to support Grades of Green’s Environmental Education and Programs for Hermosa Beach School District students, teachers, and district staff. This year, Grades of Green celebrates a major milestone: 16 years of empowering youth to lead environmental change in their schools and communities. They’re looking forward to honoring incredible leaders in the field, including Fed By Blue, represented by co-founders Jennifer Bushman and Jill Kauffman Johnson, for advancing a more sustainable blue food system through storytelling, education, and collaboration. They’re also honoring StokedPlastics, led by founder James Merrill, for pioneering innovative circular manufacturing solutions that reduce plastic waste and help build a more regenerative future. With continued support from the City of Hermosa Beach, Grades of Green will: Expand waste sorting and SB 1383 compliance programs in schools. Work with local partners to offer engaging assemblies and hands -on classroom lessons for K–5 students. Page 280 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 Mentor student Eco-Leaders and Green Teams to lead sustainability projects through our Soar in-person and Soar Virtual programs, connecting students across communities. Provide Launch Toolkits that equip schools with practical sustainability resources and action plans. Engage students, families, and the broader community through tree planting, water conservation, waste diversion, and sustainability workshops and events. Continue to provide community engagement opportunities such as tree planting, beach clean ups, community tabling opportunities for environmental youth engagement, and more. Options for Council Consideration: 1. Approve a $5,000 sponsorship donation to Grades of Green; 2. Approve a sponsorship donation to Grades of Green for a d ifferent amount; or 3. Not approve a sponsorship donation to Grades of Green. Fiscal Impact: The Grades of Green Verte 2026 Gala donation is approved in the Fiscal Year 2026 – 27 Budget in the City Council Special Events 001-1101-4319 account. Attachments: 1. Grades of Green Sponsorship Deck 2026 2. Grades of Green Verte 2026 Flyer 3. Grades of Green 2026 Nonprofit of the Year letter Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 281 of 620 Verte Gala info@gradesofgreen.org / (310) 692-1882 / www.gradesofgreen.org Gala Sponsorship Deck Grades of Green Page 282 of 620 Verte Gala Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:00pm-10:00pm Optimist Studios Los Angeles, CA Like a thriving kelp forest, real change happens when we grow together. Verte convenes the region’s most committed leaders, brands, and changemakers for one inspiring evening to create the canopy of support that allows young people to rise. Your partnership fuels hands- on learning, green career pathways, and youth-led solutions that are transforming schools and communities across Los Angeles and beyond. Together, we do not just imagine a sustainable future. We are building it. Beneath the Canopy, We Rise Sea of Solutions Page 283 of 620 About Grades of Green Our Impact to Date Grades of Green inspires and activates students to lead environmental change in their schools and communities. We design solutions that meet the moment, equipping K -12 students with the skills, experiences, and real-world pathways to take action today and lead tomorrow’s sustainability workforce. More than a single program, we partner with schools, districts, and industry to deliver hands-on learning, campus projects, internships, and career-connected opportunities that turn education into measurable impact. From classroom to career, we activate young people to build a more resilient future for all. People reached through social media & student projects 3.9M 7M 28M 1.1M Students engaged Pounds of waste diverted Pounds of CO2 diverted Page 284 of 620 Community Sponsorships ($600-$1,000) Community sponsorship is a meaningful way for individuals, families, and businesses to stand alongside Grades of Green in activating the next generation of environmental leaders. Your support directly fuels hands-on learning, student-led projects, and real-world sustainability solutions across our schools, helping young people create healthier, greener, and more equitable communities today and for years to come. COM MU N I TY SP O N S O R $6 0 0 Fun d s o ne K-12 St ude nt E co -Grant Recognition o n event w ebsite . Acknowledgment on of Eco -Gra nt a ward to student. One general tick et to th e event . RISING SP O N S O R $1,00 0 F unds a K-12 Student and Teacher Eco-G rant R ec og nitio n on event website. Ac kno wled gment on of Eco-Grant award t o st ud ent. R ec og nitio n in the e ve nt program. Two genera l tic ke ts to the event. Page 285 of 620 Sponsorships Levels Kelp Partner $5K Canopy Partner $10K Forest Builder $15K Tide Leader $25K Tickets 1 Dedicated Table for up to 10 1 Dedicated Table for up to 12 1 Dedicated Table for up to 12 2 Dedicated Tables for up to 20 VIP Pre-Event Experience --Reserved Seats Near Front Row for VIP Screening Reserved Seats in Front Row for VIP Screening VIP Main Event Experience --Shared Table Captain During Dinner Dedicated Table Captain During Cocktail Hour & Dinner Students Activated 50 100 150 250 Brand/Company Visibility Shared Positioning, Printed Program, and Cocktail Hour Screen Shared Positioning, All Programs and Screens Shared Positioning, All Programs and Screens Exclusive Positioning, All Programs and Screens Social Media 1 Shared Post Pre & Post Event 2 Shared Posts Pre & Post Event 1 Dedicated Spotlight Pre & Post Event 2 Dedicated Spotlight Pre & Post Event On-Stage Recognition --Included Included Provide Corporate Student Tour --Optional Optional Experiential Presence ---Branded Activation Area Leadership Engagement -Student Engagement Strategy Roundtable & Engagements Private Partnership Sessions & Engagements Page 286 of 620 Under your support, students will rise. Have a special item or experience to share? Your donation helps fuel our mission and will be featured in our gala silent auction with gratitude. Complete Form Online at bit.ly/verteauction26 SILENT AUCTION IN-KIND DONATION REQUEST Page 287 of 620 info@gradesofgreen.org / (310) 692-1882 / www.gradesofgreen.org Contact Us Page 288 of 620 Page 289 of 620 April 27, 2026 Mayor of Hermosa Beach Mike Detoy 1315 Valley Drive Room 203 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Dear Mayor Detoy, Grades of Green, a nonprofit working in your community, has just been named California Nonprofit of the Year by Al Muratsuchi. This is a wonderful honor for us and we wanted to be sure you are aware of it. The annual California Nonprofit of the Year initiative is an opportunity to celebrate the government-nonprofit partnerships that support our economies and our communities. For the past 10 years, legislators from across California have chosen a Nonprofit of the Year in their district in celebration of California Nonprofits Day, which is on May 20th this year. While nonprofits are recognized for their service and good works in communities, it’s also important to note the economic impact of nonprofits in our state. California’s nonprofits: • Now rank as the third largest private employer in the state • California nonprofits generate $260 billion in total economic activity every year, producing more jobs than the real estate, finance or construction industries. • California’s nonprofits bring $40 billion into the state each year from out-of-state. • There are more than 109,000 nonprofits registered in California, of which 2/3 are all-volunteer organizations. The California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) proudly sponsors this important celebration of nonprofits in partnership with the state Assembly and Senate Select Committees on the Nonprofit Sector. CalNonprofits, the leading policy voice for California’s nonprofit sector, focuses on advocacy, education, and research to build a more powerful and politically engaged nonprofit network across the state. We hope that you will join us in celebrating this important award as California Nonprofit of the Year in Los Angeles! Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions or comments on this award. Best Regards, Kelley Lê, Ed.D. Executive Director, Grades of Green 1730 E Holly Ave El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 692-1882 | info@gradesofgreen.org gradesofgreen.org/ Page 290 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-PD-010 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS PART OF A FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR A SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (Police Chief Landon Phillips) APPROVE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (Attachment 1) with the Hermosa Beach City School District for their federal grant application under the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, School Prevention Program; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding, with the City Clerk attesting to the agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Executive Summary: The Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) has applied for federal assistance under the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), School Prevention Program for the 2026 – 2027 grant cycle. The School Prevention Program provides funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. As part of this grant, federal guidance recommends a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between HBCSD and its partners. The City of Hermosa Beach, the Hermosa Beach Police Department, and Beach Cities Health District were recognized as partners by the HBCSD and requested an MOU to be approved and signed as part of their federal grant application. Background: The Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) currently has three school sites in the City of Hermosa Beach: Hermosa View School, Hermosa Vista School, and Hermosa Valley School. Many residents in the City of Hermosa Beach have children that attend or have attended these schools. The City of Hermosa Beach (City) and the Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) have an existing working relationship with HBCSD through ongoing tabletop exercises, active shooter training, annual safety plan reviews, and other collaborations. Due to these partnerships, the City and HBPD recognize that campus Page 291 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 safety in Hermosa Beach is important to students, teachers, and the community. Having interagency coordination would be beneficial to HBCSD, the City, and HBPD. Discussion: As part of the Memorandum of Understanding, HBCSD has outlined the roles of each agency and the responsibilities that would be completed throughout the federal grant cycle. HBCSD would serve as the lead fiscal agent and administrative authority for the grant and ensure long-term project sustainability. The Hermosa Beach Police Department would be responsible for collaborating with HBCSD to help align HBPD’s communications with the proposed school security infrastructure and integrate surveillance feeds to allow real-time law enforcement patch- in capabilities during active incidents. HBPD would conduct annual summer active shooter drills across all three district campuses and have regular physical walkthroughs with HBCSD’s Maintenance and Operations staff to audit vulnerabilities. HBPD would participate in ongoing multi-agency threat assessment processes and deliver community safety and education presentations. The City of Hermosa Beach would assist in integrating municipal dispatch protocols with HBCSD’s new on-campus security and panic notification technology. The City would continue annual interagency emergency operation planning and tabletop scenarios to refine municipal response protocols. Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) would update their programs and resources to align with HBCSD’s upgraded campus security protocols and continue to maintain its Youth Diversion Program as an alternative to the juvenile justice system involvement. If HBCSD is awarded the federal grant, the grant period would run from 2026 through 2029 and would require HBCSD and all its participating partners to remain committed to the project for the duration of the grant period. The proposed MOU reaffirms the partnership between HBCSD, the City, and HBPD, as well as their shared commitment to maintaining a safe and secure community. Options for Council Consideration: 1. Approve the proposed MOU. 2. Approve the proposed MOU with modifications; 3. Decline to approve the proposed MOU; or 4. Provide alternative direction to staff. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of the memorandum of understanding. Page 292 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 Attachments: 1. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Hermosa Beach City School District Respectfully Submitted by: Joanne Loeza, Management Analyst Concur: Landon Phillips, Police Chief Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 293 of 620 1 of 4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION AND PROGRAMMATIC COMMITMENT COPS: SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM (SVPP) GRANT I. PURPOSE & RECITALS THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) is entered into by and among the Hermosa Beach City School District (“HBCSD”), the Hermosa Beach Police Department (“HBPD”), the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”), and the Beach Cities Health District (“BCHD”) (collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”). WHEREAS, HBCSD is applying for federal grant assistance under the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) for the 2026–2027 grant cycle; and WHEREAS, the funding will benefit all three comprehensive HBCSD school sites—Hermosa View School, Hermosa Vista School, and Hermosa Valley School—by providing critical physical hardening, automated access controls, emergency notification technology, and upgraded analytical surveillance infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that campus safety in Hermosa Beach represents a shared community responsibility where municipal borders, heavily trafficked public corridors, and educational hubs intersect, requiring a seamless continuum of physical security, behavioral health, and interagency coordination; and WHEREAS, the grant application deadline occurs in early August 2026, and the Parties hereby record their full programmatic commitment and shared outcomes under this MoU, subject to formal execution by the HBCSD Board of Education at its first meeting following submission on August 12, 2026. NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree to the following commitments: II. AGENCY ROLES AND COMMITMENTS 1. Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) ● Grant Management & Infrastructure Implementation: Serve as the lead fiscal agent and administrative authority for the COPS SVPP grant. Oversee the procurement, construction, and deployment of grant-funded physical hardening measures (fencing, entry door auto-locking and electronic buzz-in systems, interior office relocation) and emergency notification upgrades. ● System Sustainability: Ensure long-term project sustainability by absorbing all ongoing software subscriptions, data retention fees, and recurring maintenance costs (e.g., ParentSquare, Securly, camera analytics) within the District’s General Fund. Page 294 of 620 2 of 4 ● Non-Criminalization Policy: Maintain strict policy guidelines ensuring security technology (cameras and access controls) is utilized solely for external threat mitigation and critical emergency response, preserving the internal discipline framework to handle routine student conduct without criminalization. 2. Hermosa Beach Police Department (HBPD) ● System Alignment & Direct Patch-In: Collaborate with HBCSD to align HBPD communications with proposed school security infrastructure and integrate high- definition, analytical surveillance feeds to allow real-time law enforcement patch-in capabilities during active incidents. ● Tactical Preparedness & Walkthroughs: Continue conducting annual summer active shooter tactical drills across all three district campuses to ensure every officer maintains tactical familiarity with site layouts, alongside regular physical walkthroughs with District Maintenance & Operations (M&O) staff to audit vulnerabilities. ● Interagency Threat Assessment: Participate in ongoing multi-agency threat assessment processes, monthly Superintendent Police Advisory Board discussions, and annual January tabletop planning sessions. ● Community Safety & Education: Partner with HBCSD to deliver joint student/community safety education, including civility awareness, fentanyl prevention, and joint e-Bike safety courses. 3. City of Hermosa Beach (and City First Responders) ● Dispatch & Emergency Operations Alignment: Integrate municipal emergency dispatch protocols with HBCSD’s new on-campus security and panic notification technology. ● Joint Emergency Planning: Continue annual interagency EOP and tabletop scenario reviews involving the City Emergency Manager, City Fire Chief, Police Chief, and associated first responder personnel to continually refine municipal response protocols. ● Municipal Infrastructure Support: Acknowledge that school campuses serve as central community hubs and support surrounding municipal safety by building a "seamless circle of safety" across municipal and school properties. 4. Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) ● Behavioral Health & Clinical Integration: Align BCHD clinical behavioral health assets, trauma-informed frameworks, and social-emotional wellness resources with the District’s upgraded campus security protocols. ● Early Intervention & Crisis Prevention: Provide warm handoffs to the allcove Beach Cities facility (providing youth ages 12–25 low-barrier access to mental health counseling, physical health services, substance use support, and peer/family resources) when educators identify student vulnerabilities. ● Youth Diversion & Accountability: Maintain the BCHD Youth Diversion Program as an alternative to juvenile justice system involvement, providing early intervention and restorative rehabilitation for local youth. Page 295 of 620 3 of 4 III. TERM AND TIMELINE FOR FORMALIZATION This MoU reflects the operational commitments established for the COPS SVPP grant application submitted in August 2026. ● Application Commitment: All Parties commit to the outcomes and duties described herein for the duration of the grant period (2026–2029). ● Formal District Ratification: Formal Board approval and final execution by the Hermosa Beach City School District Board of Education shall occur during the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on August 12, 2026. IV. SIGNATURES AND AGENCY EXECUTION IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Memorandum of Understanding through their authorized representatives. Dr. Susan Wildes Superintendent of Schools Hermosa Beach City School District 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _______________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Landon Phillips Police Chief Hermosa Beach Police Department 540 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Phone: (310) 318-0360 _______________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Page 296 of 620 4 of 4 Steve Napolitano City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 _______________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Page 297 of 620 5 of 4 Tom Bakaly Chief Executive Officer Beach Cities Health District 1200 Del Amo Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 _______________________________________ _______________ Signature Date Page 298 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-PW-055 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORT AS OF AUGUST 17, 2026 (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente) RECEIVE AND FILE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file the Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of August 17, 2026. Number of Projects by Phase # of Projects Study/Conceptual Planning 10 Preliminary Design 3 Final Engineering Design 4 Project Approvals/ Bidding 1 Construction 4 Closeout 2 Completed 0 Total Projects 24 Number of Projects by Completion Timeline # of Projects Completed in FY 26–27 7 Completed after FY 26–27 15 TBD 2 Total Projects 24 Number of Projects by Category # of Projects Street & Highway Improvements 10 Sewer & Storm Drain Improvements 3 Park Improvements 2 Public Building & Ground Improvements 9 Total Projects 24 Page 299 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 2 Number of Projects by Manager # of Projects Joe SanClemente 1 John Oskoui 1 Saad Malim 1 Heecheol Kwon 1 Brandon Araujo 3 Randy Nguyen 1 Andrew Nguyen 3 Laney Rulison 2 Kristian Alarcon 3 Briana Aube 1 Magvern By 2 Joshua Sexton 1 TBD 4 Complete 0 Attachment: 1. Capital Improvement Program Status Report as of August 17, 2026 2. Estimated CIP Project Schedule FY 2026-2027 – Updated August 17, 2026 Respectfully Submitted by: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 300 of 620 City of Hermosa BeachUpdated 8-17-2026UPDATED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORTLight Blue indicates project milestone updates. ADA ComponentCIP No. Project NameProject CategoryProject Budget1Project ManagerConceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutProject Initiation DateEstimated Project Completion Date2Current Project StatusProject DescriptionX 106 Annual Street Improvements SH $3,625,257.00 Kristian Alarcon X 08/25 09/27In May 2025, staff applied a construction grant for $2,560,000 in funding from Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) STBG/CMAQ grant program. The project was not selected for award, but remains on SCAG's contigency list. The overall project design is 80% complete. Striping design is 90% complete, while the civil design for updated curb ramps stands at 70%. Project is now being combined with CIP 115 - City Sidewalk Improvements.This project provides for pavement rehabilitation of various streets throughout the city. The project will also repair/replace deteriorated portions of sidewalk, curb and gutter, and curb ramps. This work will be performed following the sewer and storm drain repairs identified in the Sewer and Drainage Master Plans.107 Annual Slurry Seal SH $450,000.00 Magvern By X 07/25 11/26Staff has prepared the bid package and posted it for biding on April 30, 2026 with bid opened May 21, 2026. City Council awarded the contract at the June 9, 2026 meeting. Pre-construction meeting took place July 6, 2026. The construction started July 20, 2026. Slurry seal placement was completed the week of Aug.10, 2026 and the striping will be started the following week. The entire project is on track for completion in early September 2026 with project close-out through November.This project includes slurry seal of various roadways throughout the city to preserve pavement conditions and to extend its service life. 111Gateway and Wayfinding Signs Conceptual DesignSH $575,000.00 Joe SanClemente X 07/22 09/27The City has received a donation of $500,000 from former Mayor Chuck Sheldon and his wife Missy to fund the design, installation, construction, and maintenance of new monument signage within the City. The primary use of the funds will be for a new digital monument sign at the Community Center near Pier Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway; any remaining funds may be directed toward additional gateway monument signs at other locations in the City. The City previously received a $50,000 contribution for the electronic sign from the Chamber of Commerce in 2014; the Chamber has since advised staff that these funds can instead be directed towards the downtown wayfinding signage.Electronic sign require Caltrans and Planning Commission approvals. Staff sumbitted a preliminary package to Caltrans on May 11, 2026 and received Caltrans approval on June 3, 2026. Staff has prepared preliminary designs for Public Works Commision input in July 2026 and recieved Commission approval for the digital monument signs and gateway signage. Staff will revisit downtown wayfinding signage. Planning Commission will consider a presice development plan (PDP) approval for the digital sign at its August 18, 2026 meeting. This project will evaluate gateway signage, downtown wayfinding and a marquee at the Community Center. Recommendations will include potential locations, preliminary design, and order of magnitude cost estimates for final design, sign fabrication, and installation which will require additional funding.113City Wide Multi-Space Meters DeploymentSH $415,000.00 Andrew Nguyen X 07/23 06/27Staff is awaiting reciept of the 90% design plans and specifications from the City's design consultant for multi space meter installations along Pier Ave and in Lot D. Installation of multi space meters in Lots A, B, and C completed.This project will include the installation of additional signage for the Pay-By-App parking system for on-street parking spaces and replacement of single space meters with multi-space meter equipment. This CIP will include the first phase of deployment which may include Pier Avenue and parking Lot D. This effort will involve purchase of equipment, development of signage layout plans (as meters and signage would need to be removed and placed with new signage), and installation. 114Greenwich Village North Undergrounding DistrictSH $4,031,600.00 Brandon Araujo X 07/25 10/27Phase I:City Council awarded the contract at the July 22, 2025 meeting. The City obtained the bond proceeds to fund the project on August 14, 2025. Construction contract executed on August 16, 2025. Pre-construction meeting with the contractor held in mid-September 2025. Execution of agreements with SCE and Frontier completed in October 2025. Exploratory utility activities began in February 2026. Groundbreaking for the project was February 25, 2026. Construction started March 2026.As of July 21, 2026, this phase is substantially complete. As of August 17, 2026, small punchlist items remain and are being addressed by the Contractor.Phase II:Active.As of August 17, 2026, both SCE and Frontier have submitted permit applications to the City.Phase III:Active.As of August 17, 2026, private conversion notices have been sent to all relevant residences.Phase IV:Currently pending completion of Phases II and III.This project will consist of the undergrounding of the existing overhead utility lines within the Greenwich Village North Underground Utilities Assessment District.The project is comprised of four phases:Phase I: Civil Infrastructure ImprovementsThis phase consists of the City's contractor constructing the civil infrastructure necessary (i.e. vaults, underground conduit, etc.) to relocate the existing overhead utility lines to new underground utility lines.Phase II: Underground Utility Installation This phase consists of SCE and Frontier installing new utility lines within the new civil infrastructure.Phase III: Private ConversionThis phase consists of the residents providing the private property improvements necessary to convert their existing overhead utility lines to new, underground lines.Phase IV: Above-ground utility removalThis phase consists of the SCE and Frontier removing their existing overhead utility lines and utility poles. X 115 City Wide Sidewalk Improvements SH$607,211.00 Kristian Alarcon X 02/27 09/27The overall project design is 80% complete. Striping design is 90% complete, while the civil design for updated curb ramps stands at 70%. Project is being combined with CIP 106 Annual Street Improvements.This project includes the design and construction of priority sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements citywide, providing pedestrian crosswalk and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at the intersection of Ardmore Avenue at both Longfellow Avenue and 25th Street. 164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street SH $368,286.00 Briana Aube X 02/18 11/26The City of Torrance is the lead agency for the project and awarded a construction contract to Excel Paving Inc. in May 2025. A preconstruction meeting was held on Dec. 16 , 2025 for construction in Hermosa Beach. Construction started in City of Torrance portion of the project in July 2025. Construction in Hermosa Beach began on February 2nd, 2026. Installation of permeable gutters and tree planting on Hermosa Ave. was completed in May 2026. City is working on punchlist items and the the project close-out is estimated to be complete by November 2026 following 180 day tree establishment period.This project will install permeable gutters to increase stormwater infiltration on Hermosa Avenue, Beach Drive, Herondo Street, 6th Street, 2nd Street, 1st Street, and adjacent streets.This project is part of a multi-city green street project led by the City of Torrance and funded by Measure W.ACTIVE PROJECTS1 of 4Page 301 of 620 City of Hermosa BeachUpdated 8-17-2026UPDATED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORTLight Blue indicates project milestone updates. ADA ComponentCIP No. Project NameProject CategoryProject Budget1Project ManagerConceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutProject Initiation DateEstimated Project Completion Date2Current Project StatusProject Description423 Annual Sewer Improvements SD $2,288,997.00 Andrew Nguyen X 07/20 07/28Staff is working to identify scope and locations of necessary sewer improvements based on the Sewer Management Plan and noted reported problem areas.This project includes design and construction of sewer improvements and repairs based on the Sewer Master Plan. Improvements will include lining, point repairs, removal and replacement.438 Stormwater Dry Wells Assessment SD $175,000.00 Heecheol Kwon X 10/23 TBDStaff met with the EWMP consultant, Geosyntec, on August 18, 2025 to discuss the number of drywells and alternative locations, design concept and funding application options. Staff is evaluating options to advance and enhanced feasibility study.Staff met with the City of Redondo Beach to discuss an additional feasibility study to be performed by Geosyntec for alternate BMP system locations. Council awarded a contract to Geosyntec at its March 10, 2026 meeting to perform this work. Staff held an initial public meeting at the Public Works Commission in July 2026 with alternate drywall locations in advance of submitting a joint funding application with the City of Redondo Beach for Measure W funds in late July 2026. Staff to return to Public Works Commission at a future date with more information and design consideration.As required by the region’s Enhanced Watershed Management Plan (EWMP), this project will assess the implementation of a series of drywells east of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) between 1st Street and 10th Street to capture storm water and dry weather flows within 118 acres of the Herondo Drain (SMB-6-1) watershed.X 504Playground Equipment Replacement ProjectPK $450,000.00 Laney Rulison X 07/25 01/27The purchase of playground equipment through a cooperative purchase agreement was approved at the November 17, 2025 City Council Meeting. Playground equipment was procured, and staff prepared a package for advertisement to retain a qualified contractor for installation. The project was advertised for construction on April 30, 2026 with bids opened on May 26, 2026. Construction contract was taken to Council July 28, 2026. Pre-construction meeting was held on August 12, 2026. The scheduled start of construction is August 24, 2026. The affected playground areas at Valley Park, South Park and Seaview Parkette will be closed during construction.This project will provide playground enhancements in three City Parks. Work will include a full replacement of the two-to-five-year old play structure with a new unit that has integrated shade and a new rubberized mat at Valley Park. Repairs will also be made to the existing 5 to 12 year old structure and incorporate an integrated shade sail. Seaview Park will receive a full replacement of the existing play structure with a new unit with an integrated shade sail and rubberized mat. South Park will receive a replacement rubberized mat at center playfield area. X 615 New Corporate Yard Facilities PB $2,870,363.00 Randy Nguyen X 07/15 04/29At the May 13, 2025 CIP Study Session, Council directed staff to hold a joint study session with PW Commission to discuss desired project delivery method (i.e., design build vs design-bid-build). Project delivery method options were presented to PW Commission on July 16, 2025. On September 9, 2025 Council directed staff to proceed with advertising for an Owner Representative (OR) through an RFQ, hiring an architect to determine project programming needs, and move forward with updated environmental assessments. The RFQ for the OR was advertised on September 10, 2025, Statement of Qualifications received on October 9, 2025, consultant interviews for top ranked firms were conducted in November. Council awarded a professional services agreement contract to Cumming Group for OR services at its January 13, 2026 meeting. Staff held a project kick-off meeting with Cumming Group on January 27, 2026. Follownig two rounds of review and negotiation with on-call architects, staff selected IDS Group to lead the architectural programming effort; kick off meeting held on April 6, 2026. IDS group is moving forward with site programming and conceptual design options. Staff prepared and issued an RFP for CEQA and envirnmental services on 2/19/26; proposals recieved on 3/16/26 and contract awarded at May 26, 2026 Council meeting. Staff anticipates bringing a project update to City Council in Fall 2026.Current project funding for design only; construction funding will need to be identified.On May 26, 2026, City Council awarded a contract to the CEQA consultant, Roux Associates, Inc. Kick off meeting held on June 15, 2026, and Roux has been attending the weekly PDT meeting for coordination with IDS. The project team is focused on developing a project progam and cost estimates for further consideration by City Council at a future date.This project is for the design and construction of a new City Yard. The current City Yard is in need of reconstruction. A new City Yard will provide a safe and functional area for City maintenance crews and staging.X 619 Kelly Courts Improvements PB $268,573.00 Kristian Alarcon X 07/22 09/26Bids opened on August 28, 2025 and construction contract was awarded to All American Construction Solutions at the September 30, 2025 City Council Meeting. Contract executed November 4, 2025. Pre-construction meeting occured October 29, 2025 with NTP issued and construction started on November 17, 2025. Construction has been completed except for court resurfacing at tennis and pickleball courts. Completion contractor for resurfacing tennis and pickleball courts was awarded at the May 26, 2026 Council meeting. Construction is anticipated to start in June 2026 and be completed in August 2026.Design modifications to account for unforeseen conditions have delayed the project and require additional contingency which were taken to Council at the January 27, 2026 meeting. Due to change in conditions on the tennis court and pickleball courts, staff is requesting proposals from other contractors to finish the court resurfacing on those courts. Basketball courts were opened for use on April 20, 2026. Staff has selected a completion contractor to complete the tennis and pickleball court resurfacing which will be brought to the May 26, 2026 Council meeting for consideration of award; should Council award the contract, the construction is anticpated to be complete in August 2026. Seperately, staff is working with the original contractor to replace the windscreens on the pickleball and tennis courts with a more transparent material at no cost to the City. Relacement of windscreens has been complete as of June 25, 2026. Completion contractor started the work on the Pickleball and Tennis Court resurfacing on July 15, 2026 with estimated completion in early September 2026.This project will resurface and reconfigure the Kelly Courts at Clark Field and restore all four pickleball courts. The courts will be restriped and reconfigured and the lights and fencing relocated and updated to meet current design standards.2 of 4Page 302 of 620 City of Hermosa BeachUpdated 8-17-2026UPDATED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORTLight Blue indicates project milestone updates. ADA ComponentCIP No. Project NameProject CategoryProject Budget1Project ManagerConceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutProject Initiation DateEstimated Project Completion Date2Current Project StatusProject Description623Pier Structural Inspection, Evaluation, and Repairs PB $3,717,137.00 Saad Malim X 07/24 08/27Notice to Proceed was issued on August 12, 2025 for an on-call structural engineer to prepare design plans, specifications and estimates and obtain necessary permits for the high priority repairs. Final design package is being finalized. Army Corp and Water Board have confirmed that the project will be exempt from requiring a permit. Coastal Commission has completed review and anticpates approving the project as a waiver at its June 2026 meeting. Coastal had required several supplemental studies that were completed by the City's biologist (Eelgrass Survey and Aquatic Habitat Assessment). Staff is received final approval from Coastal Commission on July 13, 2026. Staff is finalizing the bid package and anticpates advertising for construction in September 2026 with construction anticipated to start as soon as November 2026. Staff has completed the cost-benefit analysis for long term maintenance or rebuilding the pier and presented this to the City Council on March 24. Council directed staff to bring an item to PW Commission at a future date. An emergency partial inspection and evaluation was performed in coordination with CIP 629 and CIP 660, the results of which identified high priority repairs which were completed through CIP 629.Following completion of construction of CIP 629 and CIP 660, a full above and below water structural inspection of the pier is required to meet requirements for marine structures. Based on this inspection, it is anticipated that additional pier structural repairs will be required primarily on the pier deck. This project will also include design and permitting. Construction funding will be identified as part of a future CIP.X 626 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements SH $184,000.00 Magvern By X 07/25 08/26Bid package advertised for construction January 22, 2026. Bids opened on February 12, 2026 and construction contract was awarded to TVR Construction Engineering at the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting.Pre-Construction meeting conducted on April 21, 2026. NTP issued and construction started on April 27, 2026. Construction was completed by end of May 2026 with project closeout slated for completion in August 2026. This project provides improvements to sidewalks and curb ramps on Monterey Boulevard in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards.635 Community Center Windows PB $300,000.00 John Oskoui X 07/25 06/28City's consultant, Westgroupdesigns, completed preliminary needs assessment study for the windows and order of magnitude cost estimate has been developed for budgeting purposes. Staff will be working on developing a scope of services for the design and permitting phase and bringing an item to Planning Commission for further consideration of a historically appropriate window replacement.This project will evaluate windows replacement for the entire facility to address deferred maintenance needs. The existing windows present safety and security concerns due to poor conditions. This project is currently funded for design and permitting only; additional funding will be required for installation once costs are further defined. 636 Civic Center Roofing (New) PB $410,000.00 Joshua Sexton X 08/26 05/27Staff evaluating the scope of work in order to prepare a bid package. Staff is actively reviewing proposals received to test for hazardous materials involved in the scope of work. Review of environmental results shall be completed prioir to the bid process.This project will provide repairs to the City's Civic Center building roof including City Hall and the Police Department.685 Real Time Crime Center PB$860,542.98 Brandon Araujo X 07/24 06/27As of August 17, 2026, Am-tec has installed servers and other on-site equipment. Am-tec began working on installing cameras in the public right-of-way the week of August 10, 2026.This project is to create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) for the City of Hermosa Beach. A RTCC is a technology-driven support center which uses state of the art technology to provide real time information to officers and detectives working in the field and investigating crimes that are reported.X 143PCH/Aviation Mobility Improvement ProjectSH $42,375.00 Brandon Araujo X 07/18 TBDThe Project is temporarily paused. Metro has reassigned new project manager to oversee the project. The project remains on hold while Metro resolves consultant contract services agreement to further advance the project through the PA&ED phase. Staff worked closeley with Metro to seek additional funding through the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Staff submitted a grant application for $3,000,000 in Measure M funds on January 16, 2025. Funding was approved by the SBCCOG Board and Metro. Metro is working on the draft scope of work and funding agreement with Caltrans. Following Caltrans review, staff will work with Metro on final review and bring funding agreement to City Council for consideration (anticipated late 2026 or early 2027).The City has identified a number of complete street project elements that can be implemented to improve mobility, accessibility, and safety along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) corridor in Hermosa Beach. These elements are described in the Project Study Report prepared by the City and Caltrans in 2015 and include: Traffic Signal Synchronization, Landscape Medians, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements/Removal of Utility Impediments, Transit Access Enhancements, Pedestrian Enhancements, and Aesthetic Enhancements.Collectively, the improvements will address existing, near-term, and long-range future traffic conditions along this corridor by improving intersection operations, reducing instances of unsafe turning movements, creating a safe and more comfortable environment for pedestrians and transit riders, and improving the efficient movement of vehicles along the corridor.X 193 Hermosa Avenue Safety Improvements SH $372,000.00 Andrew Nguyen X 07/22 06/2830% Design is on hold pending staff availability and further information on any potential for grant award. Staff is actively working on seeking outside grant funding for the project through the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Staff submitted a grant application for $440,000 in Measure M funds on January 16, 2025. Funding was approved by the SBCCOG Board and Metro. Staff is working with Metro staff on a funding agreement which may require Council approval (anticipated late 2026 or early 2027)This project consists of implementing various roadway safety improvements along Hermosa Avenue between Herondo and 25th Street including targeted improvements at 5 intersections (Hermosa Avenue at 4th, 6th, 19th, 24th and 25th Streets). Potential enhancements may include constructing curb extensions and parking daylighting to enhance pedestrian visibility, accessibility improvements at intersections and bus stops, modification to the center median, such as median closure and restriping spaces to enhance/add parking as well as conversion to multi-space meters, and consideration of bicycle accommodations along Hermosa Avenue between Herondo Street and 25th Street.417Storm Drain Improvements - Various LocationsSD $827,421.00 TBD X 07/17 05/28Staff completed emergency storm drain work on Valley Drive south of Gould Avenue in August 2025. Emergency contract ratification to be considered by City Council at August 26, 2025 meeting.Full project scope pending staff availability.This project will design and construct storm drain improvements throughout the city per the Storm Drain Master Plan and other high priority locations.610Fort Lots-of-Fun Park Wall and Gate ImprovementsPK $150,042.00 Laney Rulison X 07/23 12/27Pending staff availabilityThis project provides necessary improvements and repairs to the existing retaining wall and wooden gate at Fort Lots-of-Fun. The project currently includes funding for design of the improvements; construction costs will be further defined through the design process.611Parking Structure (Lot C)Improvements - Phase 2PB $300,000.00 TBD X 07/25 06/28Pending staff availability. Project schedule is delayed pending further structural investigation of facility as part of Phase I construction. This project will address other necessary repairs to the parking structure identified in the comprehensive structural evaluation of the facility identified in the detailed structural assessment, not covered in CIP 699. PENDING PROJECTS3 of 4Page 303 of 620 City of Hermosa BeachUpdated 8-17-2026UPDATED FY 2026-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STATUS REPORTLight Blue indicates project milestone updates. ADA ComponentCIP No. Project NameProject CategoryProject Budget1Project ManagerConceptual PlanningPreliminary DesignFinal Engineering DesignProject Approvals/BiddingConstructionCloseoutProject Initiation DateEstimated Project Completion Date2Current Project StatusProject DescriptionX 625 Citywide ADA Improvements PB $238,039.00 TBD X 07/24 03/28Pending staff availability.This project will provide improvements to access to the Civic Center to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet the latest Federal Standards along with the City’s Transition Plan. The project will provide improvements to curb ramps, sidewalk, and parking in front of City Hall and install a wheelchair lift for access from the Valley Drive parking lot to the front of City Hall.637 Lawn Bowling Building Roofing (New) PB $130,000.00 TBD X 07/24 03/28Pending staff availability.This project will provide repairs to the City's lawn bowling building roof at Clark Field.SH - STREET AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTSSD - SEWER/STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTSPK - PARK IMPROVEMENTSPB - PUBLIC BUILDING AND GROUND IMPROVEMENTS1. Current adjusted appropriation as of 07/01/26.2. Estimated Project Completion Dates are subject to change.4 of 4Page 304 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach - Department of Public WorksFY 2026-2027 Tentative CIP Schedule - Updated 08/17/2026Supervisor/PMAug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun164 Hermosa Avenue Green Street Heecheol/Briana555525626 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements Randy/Magvern 515619 Kelly Court Renovations Randy/Kristian 30 5 5 585107 Slurry Seal Heecheol/Magvern 70 10 5 5170504 Playground Equipment Replacement Project Saad/Laney 30 50 50 10 55165113 City Wide Multi-Space Meters Deployment Ken/Brandon/Andrew 10 25 30 20 25 40 40 30 15 55210636 Civic Center Roofing (NEW) Randy/Josh Sexton 15 25 20 20 25 25 25 1055185685 Real Time Crime Center Brandon/Briana 40 40 35 35 35 35 40 30 30 25 20 20 5 5425114 Greenwich Village North Undergrounding Brandon/Briana 80 70 20 20 20 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 10 5 5405623 Pier Structural Repairs Saad/Magvern 25 35 30 80 80 70 7070 70 70 4030 20 15 10745106 Annual Streets Improvements Heecheol/Kristian20 20 30 4080 80 80 80 8080 25 15 105675115 City Wide Sidewalk Improvements Heecheol/Kristian0637 Lawn Bowling Building Roofing (NEW) TBD 5 10 10 20 20 20 5 5 5100111 Digital Monument, Gateway, and Wayfinding Signage Joe/John O/Kristian 45 45 45 45 50 15 15 15 40 40 40 15 5 5465610 Fort Lots-O-Fun Wall and Gate Improvements Randy/Laney 20 2040 40 40 4030 20 20 30 70 70 70 30 25 10 5 580417 Annual Storm Drain Improvements Heecheol/Laney 25 60 60 60 40 4040 40 40 40 4040 20 30 70 80 80 80 80 80 25 15 10 20 1140423 Annual Sewer Improvements Brandon/Andrew 20 40 50 75 60 60 60 60 70 70 40 20 20 50 70 80 8080 80 80 7520 5 5 1290635 Community Center Windows John O/Saad 20 20 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 15 15 10 30 6065 65 60 6020 15 15 5 795611 Parking Structure (Lot C) Improvements - Phase 2 John O/Saad 10 10 10 10 30 30 30 35 35 35 30 20 20 25 25 70 8080 70100 755615 City Yard Renovation Joe/John O/Saad/Randy 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140150 165 165165 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 300 3945438 Stormwater Dry Wells Heecheol/Briana 10 10 10 10 10 15 20 30 75 75 75 75 75 70 25 15 15 30 70 70 70 300 1185193 Hermosa Avenue Safety Improvement Project Brandon/Andrew 15 15 20 30 30 70 70 70 70 70 70 7070 70 70 70 50 50 4030 30 30 100 510 1730625 City Wide ADA Improvements Randy/Laney25 25 25 50 50 50 50 40 40 40 40 20 1515 20200 705143 PCH/Aviation Mobility Improvement Project Joe/Brandon 5 5 5 10 10 15 45 50 50 50 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 50 50 50 50 50 50 1000 1935TBD FUTURE ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT 10 10 40 40 40 60 30 20 35 90 70 10 50TBD FUTURE ANNUAL PAVING PROJECT25 40 70 70 70 70 70 700 1115TBD FUTURE CDBG PROJECTS 30 40 40 40 25 10 15 50 50 30 10 10 10 360TBD FUTURE ANNUAL ADA PROJECT10 600 610TBD FUTURE ANNUAL SIDEWALK PROJECTS20 20 20 40 40 40 40 40 40 450 750TBD FUTURE PIER STRUCTURAL REPAIRS (complete by 2030)5 10 15 50 65 1200 1345Aug Sep Oct Nov DecJan Feb Mar AprMay Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunTotal Hours Needed 630 630 630 690 705720 750 725 790755 715 730 680 680 750 730 695 690 735 785 770 695 705Projected Staff Capacity 630 630 630700 700700 700 700 700700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700Availability (Deficit) - Full Staff70 70 70 10(5)(20) (50) (25) (90)(55) (15) (30)20 20(50) (30)510(35) (85) (70)5(5)Availability (Deficit) - Current Staff (Hours) 0 0 0 10(5)(20) (50) (25) (90)(55) (15) (30)20 20(50) (30)510(35) (85) (70)5(5)Assumptions:Legend:Preparation of request for proposals or on-call task order.Evaluation, conceptual design, or final design.Advertisement for construction (bid document preparation, advertisement, bid review, award at City Council, contract execution).ConstructionProject close out, including final invoicing, documentation, reporting to grant agencies. Fixed schedule due to public safety need, grant/funding timeline, or regulatory requirements.Full staffing assumes 10 engineers average approximately 50% of availability for CIPs (0.5*1680)/12 = 70 hours monthly per engineer, therefore 700 hours total monthly availability for CIP work in the engineering team. Current staffing levels in August 2026 are 9 (or 90%). This schedule assumes reaching full staffing levels (100%) by November 2026. Actual schedules are subject to change, depending on staffing.Engineering Labor Est. (Hrs)Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1TotalQ2 Q3 Q4BeyondCIP No.Project NameFY 26-27Q3 Q4FY 26-27FY 27-28Q1 Q2FY 27-28Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2Administrative staff is available to assist engineers with tasks such as answering phones, preparing invoices and contracts, etc.PW engineers manage consultant design teams, oversee construction, write staff reports, develop RFPs, etc.1680 hours total annual availability per engineer (2080 hours minus holidays, vacation, and sick time).Page 305 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 8 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-042 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council PROGRAM AND MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATES FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS CEQA: Determine that the approval is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), or in the alternative, that the approval is exempt under CEQA. (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker and Senior Management Analyst Ken Bales) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) PROVIDE DIRECTION C) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE BY TITLE D) DETERMINE EXEMPT FROM CEQA Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Receive a presentation from staff regarding proposed changes to short-term rental (“STR”) program; 2. Provide direction to staff regarding updates to the STR program ; 3. Approve the proposed repeal of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) sections 17.08.025 “Short-Term Rentals Prohibited” and 17.42.180 “Short-Term Vacation Rentals” in their entirety; and 4. Introduce by title only and waive further reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 3.32 of Title 3 and adding Chapter 5.84 to Title 5 of the HBMC (Attachment 2). 5. Find that adoption of the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). Executive Summary: On April 23, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior Court entered judgment in the Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach litigation concerning the City’s regulation of STRs within the Coastal Zone (“Judgment”). The practical effect of the Judgment is that STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone unless and until the City obtains California Coastal Commission (“Coastal Commission”) approval for additio nal Coastal Zone STR regulations. Staff recommends: 1. Updating the HBMC to recognize that STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone consistent with the Judgment and to establish registration, business license, transient occupancy tax (“TOT”), safety, nuisance, and information-reporting requirements; Page 306 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 8 2. Repealing the current STR pilot program provisions in HBMC Title 17, which were not approved by the Coastal Commission; and 3. Providing direction regarding potential additional STR regulations for future consideration and, if necessary, submittal to the Coastal Commission for approval. Background: In 2016, Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting STRs in all residential zones in the City. The City established an STR pilot program in October 2019 under Ti tle 17 of the HBMC in certain commercial districts in the City. The current STR program requires an administrative permit and requires the property to be located within one of the following zones C-2, C-3, SPA 7, SPA 8, or SPA 11. This program operated for multiple years with less than a dozen administrative permits granted during the course of the STR program – all within the Coastal Zone. On April 23, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superio r Court entered the Judgment. The Judgment determined that the City’s prohibition of STRs within the Coastal Zone was unenforceable because the City had not obtained Coastal Commission approval for that regulation. The Judgment has the following practical effects: STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone unless and until the City adopts additional Coastal Zone STR regulations, and obtains any required Coastal Commission approval; The 2019 STR pilot program regulates STRs in certain commercial areas, including areas within the Coastal Zone, but was not approved by the Coast al Commission; and the Judgment does not preclude the City from imposing and collecting generally applicable TOT and business license taxes from STR operators. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description April 23, 2026 Los Angeles County Superior Court Judgment entered in Koerner v City of Hermosa Beach litigation. March 24, 2026 City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 3 of the HBMC. October 10, 2019 City Council adopted an ordinance establishing an STR pilot program in Title 17 of the HBMC. Discussion: The current regulations under HBMC Title 17 restrict STRs within the Coastal Zone without Coastal Commission approval and therefore do not reflect the Judgment. Page 307 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 8 To align the HBMC with the Judgment, staff recommends the following actions: 1. Repeal HBMC section 17.08.025, “Short-Term Rentals Prohibited,” which prohibits offering a residential dwelling for less than 30 consecutive days for compensation or consideration; 2. Repeal HBMC section 17.42.180 “Short-Term Vacation Rentals”, which establishes the current pilot program allowing ST Rs in certain commercial zones (including areas within the Coastal Zone) and was not approved by the Coastal Commission; and 3. Amend Chapter 3.32 to Title 3 of the HBMC to update the City’s TOT provisions and add Chapter 5.84 to Title 5 of the HBMC to recognize that STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone consistent with the Judgment, prohibit STRs outside the Coastal Zone, and establish registration and operating requirements (Attachment 2). Staff is proposing a streamlined online registration, TOT payment, and compliance process for STR program administration, at least on an interim basis while the City considers whether to pursue additional Coastal Zone regulations. Under proposed Chapter 5.84 of the HBMC, STR operators in the Coastal Zone would be required to register their properties and pay TOT with the City through an online platform; obtain and maintain a business license; comply with applicable TOT requirements; satisfy specified safety and local-contact requirements; and comply with applicable nuisance regulations. According to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office data provided to the City, there are approximately 5,404 residential units located within the Coastal Zone. The vast majority of STRs in Hermosa Beach are located within the Coastal Zone and staff estimate an average of 65 STRs are collecting revenue each month. In 2022, the City of Manhattan Beach (“Manhattan Beach”) lost a case on the same grounds as the Judgment, in which the court struck down Manhattan Beach’s regulation of STRs in the Coastal Zone without Coastal Commission approval. Manhattan Beach now allows STRs in the Coastal Zone and collects TOT and business license taxes while still prohibiting them in the remainder of the city. To date, Manhattan Beach has not sought a CDP or Local Coastal Plan (“LCP”) amendment to regulate the type or number of STRs in its Coastal Zone. Here, consistent with the Judgment, additional land-use regulation or restrictions on STRs within the Coastal Zone may require Coastal Commission approval. Cities regulate STRs using a mix of zoning laws, operational caps, and licensing requirements designed to protect housing stock and neighborhood character. Page 308 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 8 The most common types of rules include: 1. Residency & Ownership Restrictions These rules are designed to prevent "investor" properties where entire homes are bought solely to be rented out as hotels, removing them from the long-term housing market. a. Primary Residence Requirement: This is one of the most restrictive and common rules in major cities like Los Angeles and New York City. Hosts can only rent out their own primary home (where they live for at least 6 months of the year). This effectively bans "absentee" hosts. b. Hosted vs. Unhosted Stays: Some cities, such as New York City, strictly ban "unhosted" rentals for stays under 30 days. This means the host must be physically present in the apartment during the guest's stay. Locally, West Hollywood and Santa Monica require hosted stays. c. One Host, One Home: Cities may limit a host to operating only a single STR listing to prevent commercial operators from running illegal hotel chains across multiple properties. 2. Time & Duration Limits Cities often limit how "short" a rental can be or how often it can be rented to reduce churn and tourist traffic in residential areas. a. Annual Night Caps: A hard limit on the number of nights a unit can be rented per year. For example, Los Angeles and London cap unhosted rentals at 120 nights and 90 nights per year, respectively. Palm Springs limits properties to 26 bookings per calendar year. 3. Location & Zoning Restrictions a. Zoning Bans: California cities may explicitly ban STRs in areas outside of the Coastal Zone. b. Density Caps: To prevent "hotelification" of specific neighborhoods, cities can cap the percentage of units in a building or block that can be short -term rentals. c. Buffer Zones: Some regulations require a minimum distance (e.g., 750 feet) between licensed STR properties to prevent clustering. 4. Property Type Exclusions Certain types of housing are often protected to ensure they remain available for local residents. a. Rent-Controlled & Affordable Housing: Cities like Los Angeles strictly prohibit STRs in rent-stabilized units or income-restricted affordable housing to protect vulnerable tenants. b. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Bans: While ADUs (granny flats) are encouraged for long-term housing, cities like San Diego and Los Angeles have restricted or banned using them as short-term rentals to ensure they serve their intended purpose of adding housing supply. Page 309 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 8 5. Operational & Safety Mandates a. Licensing & Display: Hosts can be required to register with the city, pay a fee, and display their permit number on their Airbnb/Vrbo listing. Platforms are increasingly legally required to remove listings without valid numbers. b. Platform Accountability: SB 346 can compel platforms like Airbnb to share host data (names, addresses, nights booked) with the city to aid in enforcement and tax collection. c. Occupancy & Nuisance Rules: Strict limits on the number of guests (e.g., "2 adults per bedroom") and bans on parties/events and noise limits can be adopted. Some cities require a designated "local contact" who can respond to noise complaints within one hour. Depending on Council direction regarding the type of regulatory program and features Council would like staff to pursue, staff will return with more detailed options for future discussion before preparing any application or other submittal requiring Coastal Commission approval. Pending Council direction on any additional Coastal Zone STR regulations, staff recommends the proposed framework requiring STR operators in the Coastal Zone to register their properties with the City; obtain and maintain a business license; comply with applicable TOT requirements; and satisfy the operating requirements in proposed Chapter 5.84 of the HBMC. The City may enforce these requirements, including applicable nuisance regulations, through administrative citations and other available remedies. If Council chooses to implement the proposed framework and not pursue additional Coastal Zone STR regulations at this time, staff recommends a one -year evaluation period with a report back to Council on the following metrics: 1. Total number of STR registrations; 2. Total reported STR rental revenue; 3. Total reported STR transient occupancy tax collected; and 4. Total number of reported complaints made to Community Development and Police Department. No-Fault Eviction Restriction Council could consider, as part of a future STR regulatory program, establishing a waiting period that would prohibit or delay approval of an STR following a no-fault eviction of a long-term tenant. The primary objective would be to discourage displacement of lon g- term tenants for conversion to more lucrative STR use and help preserve the community's long-term rental housing supply. The restriction would not prohibit an otherwise lawful no- fault eviction, but would limit the owner's ability to subsequently obtain STR approval for Page 310 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 6 of 8 a specified period. This restriction is not included in the proposed ordinance before the Council. Other California jurisdictions have adopted similar restrictions. The City of Goleta requires a 24-month waiting period for a non-hosted STR when the dwelling has been subject to a no-fault eviction, while the City of Berkeley generally prohibits STR use of a unit that has experienced a no-fault eviction within the preceding five years. These approaches demonstrate that the length and scope of the restriction can be tailored to local housing and STR policy objectives. Potential Benefits Discourages displacement of long-term tenants for conversion to STR use. Supports preservation of the long-term rental housing inventory. Establishes a clear and objective STR eligibility standard. Is consistent with approaches used by other California jurisdictions. Potential Drawbacks May restrict an owner's use even when a lawful eviction was unrelated to STR conversion. Requires procedures to verify prior no-fault evictions. May require exceptions for changes in ownership or other circumstances unrelated to tenant displacement. If Council wishes to pursue this option in the future, key considerations include the length of the waiting period; whether it applies to all or only non-hosted STRs; whether the restriction follows the property after a sale; whether limited exceptions should apply; and whether Coastal Commission approval would be required before applying the restriction within the Coastal Zone. Staff also recommends including provisions authorized by California Senate Bill 346 requiring STR facilitators to provide information to the City, including: 1. Physical Address: Upon request by the City, STR facilitators shall report the physical address and/or assessor’s parcel number (“APN”) of each STR used on the facilitator’s platform. 2. Website Uniform Resource Locator (“URL”): Upon request by the City, the STR facilitator shall also provide the website URL of all operators within the City for past, present, and future bookings. 3. Frequency of Data: The STR facilitator shall provide updated information to the City within thirty (30) days of any removal, addition, or relocation of a STR within the City, or any change in the website URL for a STR within the City. 4. Audits: The City may audit STR facilitators, at the City’s expense, to ensure compliance of STRs. Page 311 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 7 of 8 Options for Council Consideration: Option #1 – Permit STRs within Coastal Zone and Prohibit Outside Coastal Zone and Review Potential Regulations After One Year (Staff Recommendation Attachment 1) Pro: o Majority of STRs have historically operated within the Coastal Zone. o Consistent with the effect of the Judgment. o Allows staff to use a year of metrics to best determine future regulation options for Council consideration. o Greater potential for TOT revenue and avoids the uncertainty associated with a Coastal Commission review process at this time. Con: o Presents a major policy change for the City. o Fewer rules may generate more complaints regarding operation of STRs, creating an enforcement burden on staff. o Potential displacement of long-term renters. Option #2 – Adopt Option #1 on an Interim Basis Only; Direct Staff to Return with Regulatory Program for Future Coastal Commission Review Pro: o Consistent with effect of the Judgment; majority of STRs have historically operated within the Coastal Zone. o May help address community concerns over STRs sooner than a one-year review. Con: o Presents a major policy change for the City. o Approval period and ultimate outcome of Coastal Commission review unknown. o Additional rules present a greater enforcement burden on staff. o Could significantly reduce the amount of TOT the City would realize based on historical STR rental data. o Potential displacement of long-term renters. Option #3 – Permit STRs Citywide; Direct Staff to Return with Regulatory Program for Future Coastal Commission Review Pro: o Consistent with the Judgment in the Coastal Zone. o Allows property owners outside the Coastal Zone to legally operate STRs. o Greatest potential for TOT revenue. Con: o Presents a major policy change for the City. o Approval period and ultimate outcome of Coastal Commission review unknown. Page 312 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 8 of 8 o Additional staff burden to track and collect TOT, business license fees, and enforce nuisance violations citywide. o Potential displacement of long-term renters citywide. Fiscal Impact: There is a significant opportunity for revenue generation by the City through TOT and business license tax enforcement. The majority of STRs in the City are located within the Coastal Zone and generate substantial amounts of TOT from visitors. Based on past STR rental information, Staff estimate ongoing TOT revenue up to approximately $1,000,000 with an additional $25,000 in business license revenue for a total of up to $1,025,000 in additional General Fund revenue annually. Enforcement costs may be partially offset by administrative fines and City Staff will review the TOT revenue on a periodic basis. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”): Staff recommends that the City Council find that adoption of the proposed or dinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Although the ordin ance recognizes that STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone consistent with the Judgment, it does not authorize any specific development, construction, or physical alteration of property; and primarily establishes tax, registration, business license, nui sance, safety, and information-reporting requirements. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required. Attachments: 1. Proposed STR Options Map 2. Draft Ordinance Respectfully Submitted by: Ken Bales, Senior Management Analyst Concur: Alison Becker, Community Development Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 313 of 620 PacificCoastHwyProsp e ctAveP r o s p e c t A v eMonte r eyBlvdP i e r Ave 1st St 2 7 t h S t 8th StHermosaAveLongfellow A v e Aviatio n B lv d 2 2 n d S t2nd S t ArdmoreAveHermosaAveManhat t anAve2nd StManhattan AveG o u l d Ave Longfello w A v e Vall eyDrArtesia Bl v d PacificCoastHwyProsp e ctAveP r o s p e c t A v eMonte r eyBlvdP i e r Ave 1st St 2 7 t h S t 8th StHermosaAveLongfellow A v e Aviatio n B lv d 2 2 n d S t2nd S t ArdmoreAveHermosaAveManhat t anAve2nd StManhattan AveG o u l d Ave Longfello w A v e Vall eyDrArtesia Bl v d PacificCoastHwyProsp e ctAveP r o s p e c t A v eMonte r eyBlvdP ier Ave 1st St 2 7 t h S t 8th StHermosaAveLongfellow A v e Aviatio n B lv d 2 2 n d S t2nd S t ArdmoreAveHermosaAveManhat t anAve2nd StManhattan AveG o u l d Ave Longfello w A v e Vall eyDrArtesia Bl v d Allowed - Coastal Zone Allowed - STR Pilot Not Allowed Allowed - Coastal Zone Not Allowed Allowed Current Allowed STR Areas Option 1 - Allowed in Coastal Zone Option 2 - Allowed Citywide Page 314 of 620 Page 1 of 3 ORD NO. 26-XXXX ORDINANCE NO. 26-XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA: (1) REPEALING SECTIONS 17.08.025 AND 17.42.180 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE; (2) AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 RELATING TO TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX; (3) ADDING CHAPTER 5.84 RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGISTRATION AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS; AND (4) FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach ("City") is authorized by the California Constitution (Section 7 of Article XI) to make and enforce within its limits local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general law; and WHEREAS, the City established a short-term rental (“STR”) pilot program under Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code ("HBMC") on October 10, 2019, which authorized STRs in specified commercial and specific plan areas subject to an administrative permit; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 2026, the Los Angeles County Superior Court entered judgment in the Todd and Thomas Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach (Case No. 25STCP0089) lawsuit concerning the City's regulation of STRs within the Coastal Zone (“Judgment”); and WHEREAS, the City Council (“Council”) desires to update the HBMC in response to the Judgment by: (1) repealing the existing STR provisions in HBMC Title 17; (2) recognizing that STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone consistent with the Judgment; and (3) continuing to prohibit STRs outside the Coastal Zone; and WHEREAS, the Council further desires to establish registration, business license, transient occupancy tax (“TOT”), safety, nuisance, and hosting-platform requirements for STRs; and WHEREAS, the Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on August 25, 2026, at which time it received and considered all testimony and evidence concerning this Ordinance. Page 315 of 620 Page 2 of 3 ORD NO. 26-XXXX THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. Repeal of Existing STR Provisions. HBMC sections 17.08.025 and 17.42.180 are hereby repealed in their entirety. SECTION 3. Amendment of HBMC Chapter 3.32 (Transient Occupancy Tax). Chapter 3.32 is hereby amended in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 4. Addition of HBMC Chapter 5.84 (Short-Term Rental Registration and Operating Requirements). Chapter 5.84 is hereby added as set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 5. Findings. The City Council finds that this Ordinance: (a) updates the City's STR regulations following the Judgment; (b) preserves the prohibition on STRs outside the Coastal Zone; (c) establishes generally applicable tax, registration, business license, safety, nuisance, and information-reporting requirements; and (d) separates STR operating regulations from the City's TOT provisions and thereby improves administration, clarity, and enforcement. SECTION 6. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the Ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance primarily: (a) reorganizes and updates existing municipal regulations; (b) formalizes the post-Judgment status of STRs within the Coastal Zone; (c) establishes administrative registration and reporting requirements; and (d) does not authorize any specific development project. SECTION 7. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 8. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to: (a) certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; (b) cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; (c) make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; (d) and, within fifteen (15) days after the Ordinance’s passage and adoption, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. Page 316 of 620 Page 3 of 3 ORD NO. 26-XXXX SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days of its final passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 25th day of August 2026. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINED: Mayor Mike Detoy PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ ________________________________ Martha Alvarez Jason Baltimore City Clerk Interim City Attorney Page 317 of 620 Exhibit A Page 1 of 9 Exhibit A Chapter 3.32, “Transient Occupancy Tax,” of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows: Chapter 3.32 Transient Occupancy Tax 3.32.010 Title for citation. This chapter shall be known as the uniform transient occupancy tax law of the City. 3.32.020 Definitions. Except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in this section govern the construction of this chapter: Hotel means any structure which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, hostel, short-term rental, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof. Occupancy means the use or possession or the right to the use or possession of any room or portion thereof in any hotel for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes. Operator means the person who is the proprietor of the hotel or short-term rental; whether in the capacity of owner, lessee, sublessee, mortgagee in possession, licensee, and includes companies that arrange for reservations online. Though the operator performs their functions through a managing agent of any type or character other than an employee, the managing agent shall also be deemed an operator for the purposes of this chapter; and shall have the same duties and liabilities as their principal. Compliance with the provisions of this chapter by either the principal or the managing agent shall, however, be considered to be compliance by both. Person means any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, joint stock company, corporation, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, trustee, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit. Page 318 of 620 Exhibit A Page 2 of 9 Rent means the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a hotel or short-term rental valued in money; whether to be received in money, goods, labor, or otherwise (including all receipts, cash, credits and property and services of any kind or nature without any deduction therefrom whatsoever). Short-Term Rental means any single-family dwelling unit or multi-family dwelling unit (or portion thereof) that is rented, leased, licensed, or made available and occupied for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less. Tax Administrator means the administrative services department director or designee of the City. Transient means: 1. Any person as defined in this section who exercises for any period of time occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of payment, concession, permit, right of access, license or other agreement; or 2. Any individual who personally exercises occupancy or is entitled to occupancy by reason of payment, concession, permit, right of access, license, or other agreement for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less. Any such person or individual so occupying space in a hotel or Short-Term Rental shall be deemed to be a transient. Transient Occupancy Facility means a hotel or short-term rental. 3.32.030 Tax imposed. For occupancy of any hotel or short-term rental as defined, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of fourteen (14) percent of the rent or bill charged by the operator. Said tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the City which is extinguished only by payment to the operator of the hotel or short-term rental at the time the rent or bill is paid. If the rent or bill is paid in installments, a proportionate share of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient’s ceasing to occupy space in the hotel or short-term rental. If for any reason the tax due is not paid to the operator, the transient shall pay tax directly to the Tax Administrator. 3.32.40 Exemptions from tax. No tax shall be imposed upon: Page 319 of 620 Exhibit A Page 3 of 9 A. Any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the City to impose the tax herein provided; B. Any federal or state of California officer or employee when on official business; C. Any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty. No exemption shall be granted except upon a claim made at the time rent or payment is collected and under penalty of perjury upon a form prescribed by the Tax Administrator. 3.32.050 Operator’s duties. Each operator shall collect the tax imposed by this chapter to the same extent and at the same time as the payment or rent is collected from every transient. The amount of tax shall be separately stated from the amount of the rent charged, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the operator. No operator of a hotel or short-term rental shall advertise or state in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, that the tax or any part thereof will be assumed or absorbed by the operator; or that it will not be added to the rent; or that, if added, any part will be refunded except in the manner hereinafter provided. 3.32.060 Registration of hotel. Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this chapter, or within thirty (30) days after commencing business, whichever is later, each operator of any hotel or short-term rental renting occupancy to transients shall register said hotel or short-term rental with the Tax Administrator and obtain from them a transient occupancy registration certificate to be at all times posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. Said certificate shall, among other things, state the following: A. The name of the operator; B. The address of the hotel or short-term rental; C. The date upon which the certificate was issued; D. "This Transient Occupancy Registration Certificate signifies that the person named on the face hereof has fulfilled the requirements of the Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Law by registering with the Tax Administrator for the purpose of collecting from transients the Transient Occupancy Tax and remitting said tax to the Tax Administrator. This certificate does not authorize any person to conduct any unlawful business, conduct any lawful business in an unlawful manner, or operate a hotel or short-term rental without Page 320 of 620 Exhibit A Page 4 of 9 strictly complying with all applicable local laws (including but not limited to those requiring a permit from any Board, Commission, Department, or Office of this City). This certificate evidences registration for transient occupancy tax purposes only and does not constitute a land-use permit or other regulatory authorization." 3.32.070 Reporting and remitting. Each operator shall (on or before the last day of the month following the close of each calendar quarter, or at the close of any shorter reporting period which may be established by the Tax Administrator) make a return to the Tax Administrator, on forms provided by them, of the total rents charged and received and the amount of tax collected for transient occupancies. At the time the return is filed, the full amount of the tax collected shall be remitted to the Tax Administrator. The Tax Administrator may establish shorter reporting periods for any certificate holder if they deem it necessary in order to ensure collection of the tax, and they may require further information in the return. Returns and payments are due immediately upon cessation of business for any reason. All taxes collected by operators pursuant to this chapter shall be held in trust for the account of the City until payment thereof is made to the Tax Administrator. 3.32.80 Penalties and interest. A. Original Delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax. B. Continued Delinquency. Any operator who fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of thirty (30) days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty of ten percent of the amount of the tax in addition to the amount of the tax and the ten percent penalty first imposed and an additional penalty of ten percent (10%) will accrue for each thirty (30) days thereafter until payment of all remittance due plus penalties is paid. C. Fraud. If the Tax Administrator determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this chapter is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the tax shall be added thereto in addition to the penalties stated in subsections A and B of this section. D. Interest. In addition to the penalties imposed, any operator who fails to remit any tax imposed by this chapter shall pay interest at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%) Page 321 of 620 Exhibit A Page 5 of 9 per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the tax (exclusive of penalties) from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid. E. Penalties Merged with Tax. Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the tax herein required to be paid. 3.32.090 Failure to collect and report tax–determination by Tax Administrator. If any operator shall fail or refuse to collect said tax and to make within the time provided in this chapter any report and remittance of said tax or any portion thereof required by this chapter, the Tax Administrator shall proceed in such manner as they may deem best to obtain facts and information on which to base their estimate of the tax due. As soon as the Tax Administrator shall procure such facts and information as they are able to obtain upon which to base the assessment of any tax imposed by this chapter and payable by any operator who has failed or refused to collect the same and to make such report and remittance, they shall proceed to determine and assess against such operator the tax, interest and penalties provided for by this chapter. In case such determination is made, the Tax Administrator shall give a notice of the amount so assessed by serving it personally or by depositing it in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the operator so assessed at their last known place of address. Such operator may, within ten (10) days after the serving or mailing of such notice, make application in writing to the Tax Administrator for a hearing on the amount assessed. If application by the operator for a hearing is not made within the time prescribed, the tax, interest, and penalties if any determined by the Tax Administrator shall become final and conclusive and immediately due and payable. If such application is made, the Tax Administrator shall give not less than five (5) days’ written notice in the manner prescribed herein to the operator to show cause at a time and place fixed in said notice why said amount specified therein should not be fixed for such tax, interest and penalties. At such hearing, the operator may appear and offer evidence why such specified tax, interest, and penalties should not be so fixed. After such hearing, the Tax Administrator shall determine the proper tax to be remitted and shall thereafter give written notice to the person in the manner prescribed herein of such determination and the amount of such tax, interest, and penalties. The amount determined to be due shall be payable after fifteen (15) days unless an appeal is taken as provided in Section 3.32.100. 3.32.100 Appeal. Page 322 of 620 Exhibit A Page 6 of 9 Any operator aggrieved by any decision of the Tax Administrator with respect to the amount of such tax, interest, and penalties if any may appeal to the City Manager or their designee by filing a notice of appeal with the City Manager or their designee within fifteen (15) days of the serving or mailing of the determination of the tax due. The City Manager or their designee shall fix a time and place for hearing such appeal, and give notice in writing to such operator at their last known place of address. 3.32.110 Records. It shall be the duty of every operator liable for the collection and payment to the City of any tax imposed by this chapter to keep and preserve for a period of four (4) years all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of such tax as the operator may have been liable for the collection and payment of to the City, which records the Tax Administrator shall have the right to inspect at all reasonable times. 3.32.120 Refunds. A. Whenever the amount of any tax, interest or penalty has been overpaid or paid more than once or has been erroneously or illegally collected or received by the City, it may be refunded as provided in this section; provided that a written claim is timely filed in accordance with the requirements of section 3.08.010. B. An operator may claim a refund or take as credit against taxes collected and remitted the amount overpaid, paid more than once, or erroneously or illegally collected or received when it is established in a manner prescribed by the Tax Administrator that the person from whom the tax has been collected was not a transient; provided however, that neither a refund nor a credit shall be allowed unless the amount of the tax so collected has either been refunded to the transient or credited to rent subsequently payable by the transient to the operator. C. A transient may obtain a refund of taxes overpaid or paid more than once or erroneously or illegally collected or received by the City by filing a claim in the manner provided in subsection A of this section; but only when the tax was paid by the transient directly to the Tax Administrator, or when the transient having paid the tax to the operator, establishes to the satisfaction of the Tax Administrator that the transient has been unable to obtain a refund from the operator who collected the tax. D. No refund shall be paid under the provisions of this section unless the claimant establishes their right thereto by written records showing entitlement thereto. Page 323 of 620 Exhibit A Page 7 of 9 3.32.125 Change of ownership—tax clearance certificate. A. Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7283.5 (and as that section may from time to time be amended), a purchaser, transferee, or other person attempting to obtain ownership of a transient occupancy facility may request in writing from the Tax Administrator the issuance of a tax clearance certificate stating the amount of tax and any accrued penalties and interest due and owing, if any. B. The Tax Administrator shall, within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the written request for a tax clearance certificate issue the tax clearance certificate, or may conduct an audit of the subject transient occupancy facility. Any such audit must be completed within ninety (90) days after the date the records of the subject transient occupancy facility have been made available to the Tax Administrator, and a tax clearance certificate must be issued within thirty (30) days of the completion of the audit. C. If following an audit the Tax Administrator determines that the current operator’s records are insufficient to assess the amount of tax due and owing, the Tax Administrator shall (within thirty (30) days of making that determination) notify the prospective purchaser, transferee, or other person that a tax clearance certificate will not be issued. D. If the Tax Administrator does not comply with the request for a tax clearance certificate, the purchaser, transferee, or other person that obtains ownership of the transient occupancy facility shall not be liable for any transient occupancy tax obligation incurred prior to the date of the purchase or transfer of the property. E. The tax clearance certificate shall state the following: 1. The amount of tax, interest, and penalties then due and owing; 2. The period of time for which the tax clearance certificate is valid; and 3. That the purchaser, transferee, or other person may rely upon the tax clearance certificate as conclusive evidence of the tax liability associated with the property as of the date specified on the certificate. F. Any purchaser, transferee, or other person who does not obtain a tax clearance certificate under this section (or who obtains a tax clearance certificate that indicates that tax is due and owing and fails to withhold for the benefit of the City sufficient funds in the escrow account for the purchase of the property to satisfy the transient tax liability) shall be held liable for the amount of tax due and owing. G. The fee for issuance of a tax clearance certificate shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Page 324 of 620 Exhibit A Page 8 of 9 3.32.130 Actions to collect. Any tax required to be paid by any transient under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a debt owed by the transient to the City. Any such tax collected by an operator which has not been paid to the City shall be deemed a debt owed by the operator to the City. Any person owing money to the City under the provisions of this chapter shall be liable to an action brought in the name of the City for the recovery of such amount. 3.32.140 Tax lien. A. Any delinquent transient occupancy tax, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection shall become a lien on the service user’s property upon the recording of such with the Los Angeles County recorder’s office. B. The City shall serve upon the person or persons against whom the lien is recorded, a copy of the document evidencing the lien in one of the following ways: 1. By personal delivery with proof of service. a. Proof of service shall be shown by the affidavit of the person making the service showing the time, place, and manner of service; the name and address of the person served; and any other facts necessary to show that service was made. b. If there is no address for a person to be served known to the City, the City shall append to the lien an affidavit to that effect; 2. By leaving the document of the lien at the person’s residence or place of business in the care of the person in charge. Proof of service shall be shown by the affidavit of the person making the service showing the time, place, and manner of service; the name and address of the person served, together with the title or capacity of the person accepting service; and any other facts necessary to show that service was made; 3. By registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the person’s residence or place of business. a. This service is complete at the time of mailing. Page 325 of 620 Exhibit A Page 9 of 9 b. Proof of service shall be shown by an affidavit setting forth the fact of service; the name and residence or business address of the person making this service; showing that they are over the age of eighteen years; the date and place of deposit in the mail; the name and address of the person served as shown on the envelope; and the fact that the envelope was sealed and deposited in the mail, with the postage thereon fully prepaid, and sent by registered or certified mail. C. The City may add the actual cost of service to the lien to the extent that such costs do not exceed the costs of such notice provided by the county recorder’s office. D. The lien shall not be removed until the delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection are fully paid or the property is sold for payment of the delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection. E. The tax lien shall cease to exist for all purposes after thirty (30) years from the time the tax became a lien. F. Property sold for delinquent taxes, penalties for delinquency, and costs of collection is subject to redemption within a redemption period of five (5) years. 3.32.150 Violations–misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable therefor by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the City jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any operator or other person who fails or refuses to register as required herein, or to furnish any return required to be made, or who fails or refuses to furnish a supplemental return or other data required by the Tax Administrator, or who renders a false or fraudulent return or claim, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as aforesaid. Any person required to make, render, sign, or verify any report or claim who makes any false or fraudulent report or claim with intent to defeat or evade the determination of any amount due required by this chapter to be made, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable as aforesaid. Page 326 of 620 Exhibit B Page 1 of 3 Exhibit B Chapter 5.84 “Short-Term Rental Registration and Operating Requirements” is hereby added to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code to read as follows: Chapter 5.84 Short-Term Rental Registration and Operating Requirements 5.84.010 Definitions Hotel has the same definition as provided in Chapter 3.32. Operator has the same definition as provided in Chapter 3.32. Person has the same definition as provided in Chapter 3.32. Short-Term Rental Facilitator means any operator or person that facilitates for consideration the occupancy of a short-term rental, which is not owned by the operator or person, for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, and does both of the following: 1) Directly or indirectly, through one or more related persons, engages in any of the following: a. Transmits or otherwise communicates the offer or acceptance between the purchaser and the operator. b. Owns or operates the infrastructure, electronic or physical, or technology that brings purchasers and operators together. c. Provides a virtual currency that purchasers are allowed or required to use to facilitate the occupancy of a short-term rental from the operator. d. Software development or research and development activities related to any of the activities described in paragraph (2), if such activities are directly related to facilitating short-term rentals. 2) Directly or indirectly, through one or more related persons, engages in any of the following activities with respect to facilitating short-term rentals: a. Payment processing services. b. Listing homes, houses, or rooms in homes or houses, or other lodgings that are not a hotel or motel, and that are not owned by that person or a related person, for rental on a short-term basis. c. Setting prices. d. Branding short-term rentals as those of the short-term rental facilitator. e. Taking orders or reservations. Short-Term Rental has the same definition as provided in Chapter 3.32. Page 327 of 620 Exhibit B Page 2 of 3 5.84.020 Short-Term Rentals Generally. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer, advertise, or make available for rent or to rent (by way of a rental agreement, lease, license or any other means, whether oral or written) for compensation or consideration a short-term rental for a period of thirty (30) consecutivor less. 5.84.030 Short-Term Rentals in Coastal Zone. Each person or operator of a short-term rental located within the Coastal Zone shall: A. Register the short-term rental with the City through the City’s online registration platform and provide the information required by the City, including but not limited to: 1. Property owner contact information; 2. Local emergency contact who is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week; and can respond to complaints, nuisances, and Police Department requests; 3. Affirm that all safety equipment identified by the City on the short-term rental registration portal is present in the unit or dwelling and is readily available as identified by the City on the short-term rental registration portal. B. Obtain and maintain a Business License through the Administrative Services Department in accordance with HBMC Section 5.04. C. Comply with and pay all applicable transient occupancy taxes in accordance with Chapter 3.32. 5.84.040 Nuisances. Any nuisances arising from the operation of a short-term rental shall be subject to enforcement in accordance with HBMC Chapter 8.28 and any other applicable provision of this Code. 5.84.050 Short-Term Rental Facilitator Responsibilities. Pursuant to Government Code section 50990(b), the City hereby makes the provisions of the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025 (Government Code sections 50990 through 50996) applicable within the City. Short-term rental facilitators shall comply with the following requirements: A. Physical Address: Upon request by the City, short-term rental facilitators shall report in the form and manner prescribed by the City, the physical address, including the nine-digit zone improvement plan (“ZIP”) code, of each short-term rental during the reporting period. Page 328 of 620 Exhibit B Page 3 of 3 B. Additional Identifying Information: If the information provided under subsection A is insufficient for the City to identify a specific short -term rental at the provided address, the City may request: (1) the assessor parcel number (“APN”) of the short-term rental; (2) the uniform resource locator (“URL”) associated with the specific short-term rental listing; and (3) information exclusively related to identifying an accessory dwelling unit, guest house, or single unit of a timeshare or multifamily housing project located at the requested address or assessor parcel number. C. Frequency of Data: Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the City may require reporting under subsection A no more frequently than in intervals of every three (3) months within a twelve (12)-month period. The City may require monthly reporting if the City requires monthly remittance of transient occupancy tax. D. Audits: The City may conduct an audit or otherwise examine records of a short-term rental facilitator documenting the receipt of transient occupancy tax due and payable to the City if the facilitator is responsible for collecting and remitting the transient occupancy tax to the City pursuant to a local ordinance or collection agreement. Any costs associated with the audit or examination shall be paid by the City. E. Listing Requirements: A short-term rental facilitator shall include in the listing of a short-term rental any applicable local license number associated with the short-term rental and any transient occupancy tax certification issued by the City. 5.84.060 Violations. Except as specifically provided otherwise, violations of this chapter are punishable in accordance with Chapter 1.10, Administrative Citations. Page 329 of 620 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 330 of 620 Why Are We Here? April 23, 2026: Superior Court judgment in Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach City’s Coastal Zone STR prohibition is unenforceable without required Coastal Commission approval STRs may operate in the Coastal Zone unless and until additional approved regulations are adopted City may continue generally applicable TOT and business license requirements Bottom Line: The Municipal Code must be realigned with the judgment Page 331 of 620 Proposed Municipal Code Changes Repeal •HBMC §17.08.025 —“Short-Term Rentals Prohibited” •HBMC §17.42.180 —Current STR pilot program Establish/Update •Chapter 3.32 —Update transient occupancy tax provisions •New Chapter 5.84 —Establish STR registration and operating requirements PURPOSE: Update the Municipal Code to reflect the Court judgment Page 332 of 620 What This Means for STRs Coastal Zone STRs are allowed consistent with the Court judgment STRs may operate within the Coastal Zone unless and until additional Coastal Zone regulations are adopted and any required Coastal Commission approval is obtained Outside the Coastal Zone STRs remain prohibited under the proposed framework Page 333 of 620 Interim Operating Framework Register & License Online City registration Maintain business license Tax & Report Collect and remit TOT Enforcement Page 334 of 620 Scale & Fiscal Opportunity STR Activity •Approximately 5,404 residential units are located within the Coastal Zone •An estimated 65 STRs collect revenue in an average month Potential General Fund Revenue •Up to approximately $1.0 million annually in TOT •Approximately $25,000 annually in business license revenue Enforcement •Additional enforcement costs are anticipated •Costs may be partially offset by administrative fines Page 335 of 620 Manhattan Beach Comparison Licensed STR Operators:191 Active STR Properties: 89 Page 336 of 620 Option 1: Coastal Zone + 1-Year Review Approach:Allow Coastal Zone STRs; prohibit outside; evaluate after 1 year. Benefits:Local data before further regulation • Greater TOT potential • No immediate Coastal Commission process Considerations:Enforcement/complaints • Housing impacts • Additional regulation deferred Page 337 of 620 Option 2: Interim + Additional Regulation Approach:Allow Coastal Zone STRs on an interim basis while developing additional regulations. Benefits:Addresses neighborhood/housing concerns • Enables tailored operating restrictions Considerations:Coastal Commission uncertainty • Greater staff/enforcement demands • Potentially lower TOT Page 338 of 620 Option 3: Citywide STRs Approach:Allow STRs citywide and develop a future regulatory framework. Benefits:Greatest TOT potential • Consistent citywide approach Considerations:Broader neighborhood/housing impacts • Citywide enforcement • Greater administrative workload Page 339 of 620 Potential Regulatory Tools: STR Eligibility Host / Ownership •Primary residence requirements •Hosted vs. unhosted stays •One host / one home Frequency •Annual night caps •Booking limits Location •Density caps •Buffer zones Key Point: Determine who may operate an STR, how often, and where Page 340 of 620 Potential Regulatory Tools: Housing & Operations Housing Protection •Affordable/rent-controlled housing exclusions •ADU restrictions •No-fault eviction waiting periods Operations •Occupancy limits •Party/event restrictions •Noise standards •Local-contact response requirements Important: Additional land-use regulation or restrictions within the Coastal Zone may necessitate Planning Commission review and require Coastal Commission approval. Page 341 of 620 One-Year Evaluation Framework STR Registrations — Total number of registrations Rental Activity — Total reported STR rental revenue TOT Revenue — Total reported STR transient occupancy tax collected Community Impact — Complaints reported to Community Development and Police Page 342 of 620 Council Action Receive presentation regarding proposed STR program changes Provide direction regarding updates to the STR program Repeal HBMC §§17.08.025 and 17.42.180 Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 3.32 and adding Chapter 5.84 Determine CEQA exemption under §15061(b)(3) Page 343 of 620 Policy Direction Option 1: Coastal Zone + One-Year Review Option 2: Interim + Additional Regulation Option 3: Citywide STRs Page 344 of 620 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 345 of 620 Page 346 of 620 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1201; Los Angeles, California 90012 213.336.5900 betterneighborsla.org August 25, 2026 Hermosa Beach City Council 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Via E -mail: cityclerk@hermosabeach.gov RE: Comment Letter – Item 16a: Introduce An Ordinance Regarding Program and Municipal Code Updates For Short-Term Rentals (26-CMO-042) Dear Mayor Detoy and Councilmembers, Better Neighbors LA (BNLA) is a coalition of tenants, housing advocates, and community members committed to protecting long-term housing by curbing illegal short-term rental (STR) activity. Through research and data analysis, we assess the STR industry’s impact on affordable housing and neighborhood stability. We urge the Council to stand by the STR regulations Hermosa Beach passed to protect housing and neighborhoods. Rather than drafting a new Ordinance that weakens protections, the Council should bring its Ordinance to the Coastal Commission for approval. Koerner v. City of Hermosa Beach finds that Hermosa Beach’s Ordinance is not legal because it was never approved by the Coastal Commission. The Judgment does not rule on the substance of Ordinance itself; therefore, the City could still pass its Ordinance through a formal Coastal Commission process, such as a Coastal Development Permit. STR regulations in the City’s Coastal Zone, which accounts for 43% of Hermosa Beach’s land area, will impact housing. By working with the Coastal Commission to pass the existing STR Ordinance, Hermosa Beach can avoid legalizing noncompliant STRs that will become more difficult to regulate as a result. The Council can even consider instituting stronger housing protections and greater coastal access through a hosted-only home-sharing program in the Coastal Zone, which balances affordable access to the coast for visitors and long-term residents. Hosted STRs do not displace residents, and they tend to be more affordable for visitors.1 Cities like Santa Monica and West Hollywood allow hosted-only rentals.2 1https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fc9845732f65217775cb3a5/t/6995fd4c129fbf0727982d0a/1771437388130/A+Balancing +Act_Low-Cost+Lodging+and+Affordable+Housing+Along+the+California+Coast_pdf.pdf 2 https://ecode360.com/42735096#42735096; https://www.weho.org/city-government/city-departments/community- safety/neighborhood-and-business-safety/business-licensing-and-permits/home-sharing-license Page 347 of 620 Better Neighbors LA August 25, 2026 Page 2 of 2 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1201; Los Angeles, California 90012 213.336.5900 betterneighborsla.org If the Council does choose to move forward with the staff recommendations for regulating STRs, we believe Option 2 is best given its interim nature and the fact that it continues to prohibit STRs outside the Coastal Zone. We urge the Council to consider that this option, along with the other two options, will create an incentive to displace renters and formalize a process for legalizing STRs that were noncompliant with the initial Ordinance. We believe a better path forward lies in approving your Ordinance with the Coastal Commission and defending your right to protect housing in Hermosa Beach. In enacting any STR ordinance that will go before the Coastal Commission, the City must provide detailed findings about the City’s existing overnight accommodations and public visitor serving amenities like bike paths, beach lots, transit access; as well as the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations, housing shortage, and the number of housing units that could be taken off the market by unhosted STRs. As it pertains to matter at hand, it is worth nothing that Better Neighbors is concerned that the Coastal Commission oversteps its authority when it prevents cities from using tough STR regulation to preserve housing in the Coastal Zone. There is no vested right under the Coastal Act or local zoning to operate a STR or to convert residential units into high-priced visitor-serving uses. Cities retain broad authority to regulate land use to protect housing and prevent displacement. Indeed, this obligation is mandated through the Housing Element and RHNA processes. California Coastal Act Section 30213 requires the Commission to provide overnight accommodations only “where feasible.” This language is particularly important when considering the City’s legal mandate to preserve and provide housing under Government Code Sections 65580, 65583, 65584, 65913.5, etc. These laws require the City to implement a Housing Element that addresses the preservation, improvement, and development of housing. The Legislature has repeatedly declared that addressing California’s housing shortage is a matter of statewide concern. The City’s STR ordinance is an implementation measure of that state- mandated housing policy: it preserves residential units for residential occupancy rather than permitting their conversion to transient lodging. Coastal Act Section 30213 must therefore be harmonized with the later and more specific Housing Element mandates of Government Code Sections 65583 and 65584. Moreover, the Coastal Act requires lower cost visitor facilities to be protected and provided only “where feasible.” It does not establish an absolute right to maintain every transient use of residential property. Indeed, the limit of feasibility is the point at which the preservation of lower cost visitor facilities prevents the City from accomplishing its mandate under Sections 65583 and 65584. This says nothing of the fact that most unhosted STRs are not lower cost.3 The Commission cannot transform Section 30213 into general authority to determine the City’s 3https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fc9845732f65217775cb3a5/t/6995fd4c129fbf0727982d0a/1771437388130/A+Balancing +Act_Low-Cost+Lodging+and+Affordable+Housing+Along+the+California+Coast_pdf.pdf Page 348 of 620 Better Neighbors LA August 25, 2026 Page 3 of 2 250 East 1st Street, Suite 1201; Los Angeles, California 90012 213.336.5900 betterneighborsla.org housing policy or to require the City to sacrifice housing preservation for additional transient accommodation, especially when STRs are not lower cost. BNLA urges the Council to pursue passing its STR Ordinance through the Coastal Commission. The Ordinance protects residents from displacement and housing from conversion into hotels as required by state housing law. If the City feels that the Coastal Commission is indicating it will not approve such an ordinance, we encourage you to contact your state legislators and the Attorney General’s office to discuss how the Coastal Commission is preventing it from undertaking “all necessary actions to encourage, promote, and facilitate the development of housing to accommodate the entire regional housing need” even though it is taking “reasonable actions … to ensure that future housing production meets, at a minimum, the regional housing need established for planning purposes. Government Code Section 65584(a)(2). Should you have any questions, please contact Maura O’Neill at maura@betterneighborsla.org. Sincerely, Better Neighbors LA Page 349 of 620 Page 350 of 620 Page 351 of 620 Page 352 of 620 Page 353 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 5 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-AS-060 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PURCHASING CHAPTER 3.12 AND 3.14 OF THE HBMC INCREASING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY, UPDATING PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS, EMERGENCY PURCHASING AND CLARIFYING REFERENCES TO CA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; AND EXEMPT FROM CEQA (Finance Manager Henry Chao) INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE BY TITLE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 3.12 and 3.14 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) to increase City Manager authority, establish emergency purchasing procedures, and clarify references to the California Public Contract Code (“PCC”) (Attachment 1); and 2. Authorize the City Manager to determine Consent Calendar placement for routine items to improve meeting efficiency, while preserving any Councilmember’s ability to pull an item for separate discussion under Municipal Matters. Executive Summary: At its March 10, 2026 meeting, the City Council expressed interest in modernizing the City’s purchasing and procurement procedures. In response, staff recommends amending the HBMC purchasing provisions which was last updated over a decade ago in June 2015 to increase the City Manager’s contract authority from $30,000 to $50,000; establish emergency purchasing authority for emergency purchases necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety, or welfare ; and update related code provisions accordingly. Separately, staff recommends amendments related to administration of the Consent Calendar process to improve meeting efficiency and allow greater focus on substantive Municipal Matters. While the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”)’s governance protocols reference a general $100,000 threshold for Consent Calendar consideration, staff recognizes that fiscal amount alone is not determinative. Accordingly, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to administratively determine placement of routine items on the Consent Calendar; while preserving the ability of any Councilmember to pull an item for separate discussion under Municipal Matters. Page 354 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 5 Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description March 10, 2026 The City Council requested a future agenda item to consider increasing the City’s contract threshold limits, including the City Manager’s signing authority and consent calendar approval guidelines. Analysis: Amend City Manager Procurement Threshold (HBMC Section 3.12.035) The City currently maintains a City Manager purchasing authority threshold of $30,000. This authority has not been updated for over a decade as the last update occurred in June 2015. The current purchasing threshold needs updating as it no longer reflects inflation and changes in current operating costs and the increasing demands of municipal service delivery. As a result, many routine purchases such as professional service agreements, purchases of goods, and operational needs require City Council approval even when they are administrative in nature and already budgeted. Each formal purchase requires additional steps such as preparing staff reports and City Council approval. From a t imeline perspective, the formal purchase process can take months to complete. This low threshold can delay projects, reduce operational responsiveness, and increase administrative workload for both staff and the City Council. Staff is recommending updating the purchasing authority from $30,000 to $50,000 to reflect current operational needs. Items in excess of $50,000 would require Council approval. Raising the purchasing authority would streamline day-to-day operations, improve responsiveness to infrastructure and service needs, reduce unnecessary agenda items, and allow the City Council to focus more strategically on policy and long-range planning. Existing financial internal controls, competitive procurement requirements, and budget oversight would remain in place. The staff-proposed $50,000 purchasing limit for the City Manager would be in line with neighboring South Bay beach cities. For comparison purposes, staff surveyed other cities’ purchasing authority limits. Neighboring South Bay beach cities which recently updated their purchasing ordinance maintain higher purchasing or contracting authority thresholds than the City: Page 355 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 5 City Last Updated 2 City Population 1 City Size 1 (Sq Miles) City Manager Purchasing Authority 2, 3 Hermosa Beach 2015 19,014 1.43 $30,000 Redondo Beach 2015 70,620 6.21 $35,000 El Segundo 2025 16,983 5.5 $50,000 Manhattan Beach 2023 34,051 3.88 $75,000 Torrance 2025 143,261 20.52 $250,000 1. Information obtained from City’s most recent Annual Comprehensive Financial Report or Budget Book. 2. Purchasing level obtained from review of the HBMC or neighboring City’s Municipal Code. 3. Purchasing information for City of Torrance obtained from review of City’s Purchasing Guidelines. Amend Emergency Management Purchases (HBMC Section 3.12.060) Currently, the HBMC states purchasing provisions are exempt in times of an emergency and that a procedure should be established for emergency purchases. Staff recommends the ordinance identify the City Manager as the authority to waive purchasing procedures and make emergency purchases in the event of an emergency. This would ensure efficient emergency response and align the City Manager ’s purchasing authority with emergency operations. Emergency purchases would need to be reported to City Council within a reasonable time, not to exceed sixty (60) days ; or if reporting within sixty (60) days is impracticable, as soon as practicable thereafter. To provide redundancy in an emergency, staff recommends the ordinance include language delegating purchasing authority to an appointed management employee or Department Director as necessary. A Department Director would be well ve rsed in the day-to-day City operations and understand the necessary responses in times of a City emergency or natural disaster. Other Purchasing Section Amendments (HBMC Section 3.12) Staff recommends updating the following HBMC purchasing provisions to be in line with the recommended $50,000 City Manager threshold and other minor changes. Updating HBMC 3.12.080 to increase the open market purchase threshold for supplies and equipment from less than $15,000 to $50,000. Updating HBMC 3.12.080 to increase the required three-quote threshold from $1,000 to $5,000. Departments shall obtain at least three quotes for purchases exceeding $5,000 when practicable. Updating HBMC 3.12.090 to increase the formal bidding threshold from $15,000 to $50,000. Clarifying references to the PCC in HBMC 3.12.140 Exempt Purchases by deleting the outdated January 1, 2019, parenthetical dollar amounts ($60,000 and $200,000)”. Page 356 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 5 Amend Uniform Public Construction Bidding Procedures (HBMC Section 3.14.010) Chapter 3.14.010 adopts bidding procedures under the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“UPCCAA”) that was initially introduced on September 12, 2023, and adopted by City Council unanimously. Currently, the section states the City Manager is authorized to award contracts for maintenance projects and public projects up to the $75,000 limit of PCC 22032(a). Meanwhile Chapter 3.12.140 was updated at the same time delegating signing authority for the City Manager to not exceed the monetary threshold applicable to the formal bidding procedure for public projects set forth in PCC 22032(c) (currently $220,000) resulting in an inconsistency in the HBMC. When Chapter 3.14.01 was introduced to City Council for consideration, the intent was for the City Council to delegate to the City Manager signatory authority to award of contracts for both maintenance services and public projects up to the applicable UPCCAA informal bidding threshold under PCC 22032(b), as adjusted from time to time. Staff recommends amending HBMC 3.14.010 to change references from PCC 22032(a) to PCC 22032(b) and to replace any fixed dollar amounts tied to PCC 22032 with references to the applicable statutory thresholds, as amended from time to time, to ensure consistency with the UPCCAA. Consent Calendar Placement Item Recommendations (Separate from Ordinance) In the City, the distinction between Consent Calendar items and Municipal Matters is rooted in the City’s emphasis on transparency, public engagement, and collabo rative governance. The Consent Calendar is intended for routine administrative actions where the City Council considers the item procedurally with respect to previously established policy, budget authority, or prior direction; and where little to no public controversy or deliberation is anticipated. Its purpose is to efficiently process operational business so the City Council can focus meeting time on more substantive community issues. Municipal Matters, by contrast, are generally reserved for issues involving new policy direction, significant discretion, broader fiscal or community impact, or matters likely to generate public interest and Council discussion. In practice, the City has historically favored fuller public deliberation for matters carrying policy sensitivity or meaningful community implications; even where formal action authority may otherwise exist. The City’s governance protocols describe Consent Calendar items as routine matters that are budgeted, previously directed by City Council, involve no anticipated public input and generally fall below a $100,000 expenditure threshold. At the same time, the expenditure threshold is not a perfect proxy for whether an item warrants more in -depth public discussion, as some lower-cost items may still involve important policy considerations or community interest. Page 357 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 5 Consistent with that framework, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to administratively set the Consent Calendar to improve meeting efficiency, streamline routine operational approvals, and allow City Council meetings to focus more effectively on substantive policy and governance matters. Importantly, this approach preserves full City Council oversight because any Councilmember retains the ability to pull a Consent Calendar item during the meeting for separate discussion and consideration under Municipal Matters if additional deliberation is desired. Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. City purchases must be within Council-approved City budgets. Attachments: 1. Proposed Ordinance Respectfully Submitted by: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Concur: Liz Perez, Administrative Assistant Concur: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public Works Director Approved: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Page 358 of 620 Page 1 of 5 ORD NO. 26-XXXX ORDINANCE NO. 26-XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.12 AND 3.14 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING INCLUDING UPDATING PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS, INCREASING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY, ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY PURCHASING PROCEDURES, AND CLARIFYING REFERENCES TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) is authorized to adopt and amend municipal regulations by ordinance pursuant to the California Constitution (Section 7 to Article XI); and WHEREAS, the California Public Contract Code (“PCC”) section 22032(b) establishes the informal bidding threshold for public projects, which is periodically adjusted by the State; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 23-1467 on September 26, 2023, adding Chapter 3.14 to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (“HBMC”) electing for the City to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (PCC section 22000 et seq.) (“UPCCAA”), which establishes alternative bidding procedures and dollar thresholds for public projects that are periodically adjusted by the State; and WHEREAS, HBMC Chapter 3.12 (Purchasing) establishes procedures and requirements for purchasing and contracting; and WHEREAS, certain purchasing thresholds contained in HBMC Chapter 3.12 have not been updated over a decade and no longer reflect current market conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to (1) increase the City Manager’s contracting authority to improve administrative efficiency and reduce delays in procurement, (2) update related purchasing thresholds to ensure internal consistency within HBMC Chapters 3.12 and 3.14, and (3) correct references to PCC section 22032 from subsection (a) to subsection (b) to reflect current law and prior City Council intent. Page 359 of 620 Page 2 of 5 ORD NO. 26-XXXX THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. Amendment (HBMC Chapter 3.12). HBMC Chapter 3.12 is hereby amended as follows: a. Section 3.12.035 (Authorization to enter into contracts). Subsection (C) is revised by replacing the amount “thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00)” with the amount “fifty thousand dollars ($50,000)”. b. Section 3.12.060 (Purchase orders - Exception for emergency purchases). Section 3.12.060 is revised in its entirety to read as follows: “A. The City Council delegates to the City Manager the authority to waive purchasing procedures set forth in this Chapter when making emergency purchases. B. “Emergency purchase” means a purchase necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety, or welfare (including but not limited to natural disasters, infrastructure failures, or situations where the City would suffer substantial loss or interruption of essential services). C. The City Manager may delegate such authority to an appointed management employee or department director when necessary. D. Emergency purchases shall be reported to the City Council within a reasonable time, not to exceed sixty (60) days; or if reporting within sixty (60) days is impracticable, as soon as practicable thereafter.” c. Section 3.12.080 (Open Market Purchases). Section 3.12.080 is revised in its entirety to read as follows: Page 360 of 620 Page 3 of 5 ORD NO. 26-XXXX “A. Purchases of supplies and equipment services of an estimated value of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or less may be made in the open market without formal bidding. B. For purchases exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000), departments shall obtain at least three (3) quotes when practicable. C. The purchasing officer shall secure the best value for the City considering price, quality, and other relevant factors.” d. Section 3.12.090 (Formal Bidding Threshold). Section 3.12.090 is revised as follows: (1) The title “Formal contract procedure for purchases exceeding fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) in value” is amended to read as “Formal Bidding Threshold”. (2) The first sentence is amended to read as follows: “Purchases of supplies, equipment, or services exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) shall be made by formal bidding procedures, unless otherwise exempted by this Chapter or applicable law.” e. Section 3.12.140 (Exempt Purchases). Section 3.12.140 is revised as follows: (1) Subsection B is amended to read as follows: “Contracts for professional services (including but not limited to legal, architectural, engineering, environmental, financial, and consulting services) are exempt from formal bidding requirements; and shall be awarded based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to the extent required by applicable law.” (2) Subsection G is amended by deleting the language “(as of January 1, 2019, $60,000)”. (3) Subsection H is amended by deleting the language “(as of January 1, 2019, $60,000)” and “(as of January 1, 2019, $200,000)”. SECTION 3. Amendment (HBMC Chapter 3.14). Section 3.14.010 and any related provisions of HBMC 3.14 referencing PCC section 22032(a) are amended to instead reference PCC section 22032(b); and any fixed dollar thresholds within HBMC Chapter 3.14 Page 361 of 620 Page 4 of 5 ORD NO. 26-XXXX tied to PCC section 22032 are replaced with references to the applicable statutory thresholds, as may be amended from time to time. SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council finds that the amendments to HBMC Chapters 3.12 and 3.14: (a) ensure consistency with the UPCCAA; (b) update outdated purchasing thresholds to reflect current economic conditions; (c) improve administrative efficiency while maintaining appropriate internal controls; and (d) clarify existing provisions to avoid ambiguity and ensure consistent application. SECTION 5. California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance relates solely to administrative procedures for purchasing and contracting, and does not authorize or approve any specific physical development. SECTION 6. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the Ordinance’s passage and adoption, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days of its final passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 25th day of August 2026. Mayor Mike Detoy PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, CA ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Page 362 of 620 Page 5 of 5 ORD NO. 26-XXXX ________________________________ ________________________________ Martha Alvarez Jason Baltimore City Clerk Interim City Attorney Page 363 of 620 INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AMENDING PURCHASING CHAPTER 3.12 AND 3.14 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (HBMC) August 25, 2026Page 364 of 620 •City Manager $30,000 service contract authority last updated over a decade ago (June 2015 per HBMC 3.12.035) •Request to modernize / increase City Manager authority from $30,000 to $50,000 •Establish, align and clarify emergency purchasing and other purchasing / bidding thresholds to proposed $50,000 authority •Authorize City Manager to determine Consent Calendar placement Background and Request Page 365 of 620 Comparative Prices: 2015 vs 2026 Purchase Type June 2015 Prices July 2026 Prices Average New Vehicle Price (Kelley Blue Book) $33,340 $49,855 Sample Energy Costs (Utility Piped Gas) (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI Index) $30,000 $54,255 Sample Building Construction Material Costs (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI Index)$30,000 $52,457 Proposed $50,000 CM Purchasing Authority in line with price increases. Page 366 of 620 Hermosa Beach vs Neighbor Cities City Last Updated City Population City Size (Sq Miles) City Manager Purchasing Authority Hermosa Beach 2015 19,014 1.43 $30,000 Redondo Beach 2015 70,620 6.21 $35,000 El Segundo 2025 16,983 5.5 $50,000 Manhattan Beach 2023 34,051 3.88 $75,000 Torrance 2025 143,261 20.52 $250,000 Page 367 of 620 Improve City Operational Efficiency •Quick response times for streamlining day to day operations •Allows flexibility for City Staff to respond to City issues •Purchases over $50,000 would require Council Approval •Purchases must be within Council Approved City Budgets / Annual External Audits Page 368 of 620 Emergency Purchases (HBMC 3.12.060) •Identify City Manager as Authority to Waive Purchasing Procedures •Ability to delegate purchase authority to a Department Director in times of emergency •Emergency purchases to be reported to City Council not to exceed sixty (60) days or when practicable Page 369 of 620 Other Purch. Amends. (HBMC 3.12.XXX) •Mirror open market purchases from $15,000 to $50,000 •Formal bidding of supplies, equipment and services to over $50,000 •Required three-quote threshold from $1,000 to $5,000 for purchases •Intent to align with City Manager Authority Page 370 of 620 Exempt Purchases (HBMC 3.12.140) •City Manager authorized to award maintenance and public projects up to the $75,000 limit of PCC 22032(a) •Per HBMC 3.12140 Provision H, City Manager authorized up to max $220,000 dollar threshold before formal bidding required in PCC 22032(c) •Intent was to authorize both maintenance and public construction projects to max threshold for expedited project delivery Page 371 of 620 Uniform Public Const. Bid. (HBMC 3.14.010) •Amend to max $220,000 informal bidding threshold for maintenance and public projects as defined in PCC 22032(b) •Replace outdated fixed 2019 $60K / $200K figures to “applicable statutory thresholds in PCC 22032” •Purchases must be within Council Approved Budget Page 372 of 620 Consent Calendar Placement •Consent Calendar for routine extensions, little to no public controversy or deliberation anticipated •Allow City Manager to determine Consent Calendar placement for routine items, not based on fixed $100,000 threshold •Councilmembers can still pull items for separate discussion Page 373 of 620 •Introduce ordinance amending Chapters 3.12 and 3.14 of the HBMC to increase City Manager authority, establish emergency purchasing procedures, and clarify references to the CA Public Contract Code; and •Authorize the City Manager to determine Consent Calendar placement for routine items to improve meeting efficiency, while preserving any Councilmember’s ability to pull an item for separate discussion under Municipal Matters Recommended Actions Page 374 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 3 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-PR-057 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS (Lead Special Events and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) APPROVE Recommended Action: Staff requests City Council consider the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission recommendation to consider approval of: 1. New Impact Level III special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 special event calendar: 2. An exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow for simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier Volleyball Courts; and 3. Ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming. Executive Summary: The Parks and Recreation Department is tasked with overseeing special events on public property. New events require review by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) and approval by City Council. Staff received a new special event application request from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) to host the AAU Holiday Championships on Thursday, November 19 through Monday, November 23, 2026. Background: The Special Events Policy Guide, available on the City website, provides event producers with detailed information regarding application requirements, review and approval procedures, applicable fees, relevant policies, and Hermosa Beach Municipal Code provisions related to special events. Events are evaluated using the Impact Characteristics Matrix and classified as Impact Level I, II, or III. The assigned impact level determines application deadlines and the level of review and appro val required. New events to Hermosa Beach require applications to be submitted at least 90 days in advance of the requested event date and are subject to review by the Commission and approval by City Council at the Department Director's discretion. Page 375 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 3 Past Commission Action Meeting Date Description Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission: July 7, 2026 The Commission recommended to City Council approval of new Impact Level III special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 Special Event Calendar, and approve an exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow the simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier volleyball courts for the event; and ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming. Discussion: AAU has requested to host a collegiate adult post-season national beach volleyball event, the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier with impact to the beach tennis courts on Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22, with setup occurring Thursday, November 19 and teardown scheduled for Monday, November 23. The event would coincide with another planned special event, Hermosa for the Holidays, but estimated attendance would include less than 500 participants and spectators per day, minimizing impact. Additional event details are included on the AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships event overview (Attachment 1). The requested event dates are included on the 2026 Special Events Calendar (Attachment 2). Additionally, per the Special Events Policy Guide, one side of the north and south of the Pier volleyball courts should remain free of special event activity on weekends to allow for general public use or City-sponsored programming. Additionally, the event producers are requesting to relocate the beach tennis courts to an agreed-upon location with the City and beach tennis community. The Commission recommended that City Council consider approval to allow for simultaneous use of the volleyball courts north and south of the Pier, but did not recommend approval of allowing the beach tennis courts to be impacted by the event footprint. Therefore, the recommendation is to ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts or the City’s Contract Class programming. Options for Council Consideration: 1. Approve the new special event request as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission including necessary exceptions; or 2. Approve the new special event request with modifications including necessary exceptions; or 3. Not approve the new special event request; or 4. Provide alternative direction to staff. Page 376 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 3 Fiscal Impact: If approved, the special event is estimated to generate $4,000 in revenue to the General Fund at Account # 001-3418. Direct costs for reserved parking and additional staffing services would be determined at a later date. Attachments: 1. AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships 2026 Event Overview 2. 2026 Special Events Calendar Respectfully Submitted by: Kalyn Kaemerle, Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Reviewed by: Brian Sousa, Parks and Recreation Manager Concur: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 377 of 620 Page 1 of 2 2026 City of Hermosa Beach Special Event Permit Application Overview Event Title: AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships Impact Level: III Applicant Name: Denny Lennon Organization Name: Amateur Athletic Union Non-Profit: NO/YES Event Date(s): Thursday, November 19 (setup), Friday, November 20 – Sunday November 22, Monday, November 23 (teardown) Event Time: Setup: 8:00am – 4:00pm | Event: 7:00am – 5:00pm | Teardown: 8:00am – 4:00pm Event Summary: Collegiate adult post-season national beach volleyball event Returning Event: NO/YES Event Location: North and South Volleyball Courts, with impact to the beach tennis courts Maximum Number of Participants/Spectators: Less than 500 per event day Age of Participants: Adults Participant Fee: Yes; Fee - TBD Parking: Yes Amplified Sound: Yes Generator(s): Yes Fenced Area(s): No Stage(s), Structure(s) or Tent(s): Yes, electrical equipment, signage, stage(s), pop-up tents Security: Yes, to monitor event activities and infrastructure Vendor(s): Yes Filming/Still Photography: No Applicable Fees: Application $729 Location $250 per location (2)x 3 days = $1,500 Setup/Teardown fee $330 daily per location (2) x 2 days = $1,320 Amplified Sound Permit $214 Event Vendor $115 per vendor, per day (total TBD) Parking Staging $207 Parking Spaces TBD *Additional fees may apply due to required staffing and/or services from the City of Hermosa Beach’s Community Resources Department, Community Services Department, Public Works Department, Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Page 378 of 620 Page 2 of 2 Page 379 of 620 2026 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR City of Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Department 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (310) 318-0280 hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Page 380 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 20 21 22 23 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue & Pier Avenue Impact Level II 24 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 25 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 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 381 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 2 3 4 5 6 Winter Challenge North Volleyball Courts (Setup) 7 Winter Challenge North Volleyball Courts 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 15 16 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 17 18 19 20 21 22 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 23 24 25 26 27 28 HBLL Opening Day Clark Field Impact Level II February 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 382 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 2 3 4 5 6 Beach Tennis Tourna- ment Beach Tennis Courts 7 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 8 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 9 10 11 12 13 14 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Valley Drive, Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza Impact Level III SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 CBVA North Volleyball Courts 23 24 25 26 27 28 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 29 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 30 31 March 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 383 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Easter Sunrise Mass South of Pier AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 6 7 8 9 10 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 11 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 12 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 13 14 15 16 17 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue & Pier Avenue Impact Level II 18 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 19 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II 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 Tower 12 South Bay Surf Series South of the Pier 27 28 29 30 April 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 384 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Classic Car Show Schumacher Plaza & Pier Plaza Impact Level II HBLL Night at the Ballpark Clark Field Impact Level II 3 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 4 5 6 7 8 9 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Impact Level III Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis Schumacher Plaza and the Strand 10 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 11 12 13 14 15 16 State of the Art Cypress Avenue & 6th St. Impact Level III SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 17 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 18 19 20 21 Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A (Setup) Impact Level III 22 CBVA North Volleyball Courts (Setup) Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A (Setup) Impact Level III 23 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A Impact Level III 24 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A Impact Level III 25 CBVA North Volleyball Courts Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A Impact Level III 26 Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Schumacher Plaza, Lot A (Teardown) Impact Level III 27 28 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 29 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 30 You Are Enough 5k Schumacher Plaza & Strand North of Pier Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts 31 Beach Tennis Tournaments Beach Tennis Courts AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts May 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 385 of 620 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 NOTHING WEEKEND 7 NOTHING WEEKEND 8 9 Beach Collegiate National Team Training Block North Volleyball Courts 10 Beach Collegiate National Team Training Block North Volleyball Courts 11 Beach Collegiate National Team Training Block North Volleyball Courts 12 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn (Load-in) Impact Level III Beach Collegiate National Team Training Block North Volleyball Courts 13 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III Out of System 4 Eyes Tournament North Volleyball Courts 14 Fine Arts Festival Community Center Lawn Impact Level III Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 15 World Championship Trials North Volleyball Courts 16 World Championship Trials North Volleyball Courts 17 World Championship Trials North Volleyball Courts 18 World Championship Trials North Volleyball Courts 19 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 20 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts South Bay Paddle South of Pier 21 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 22 23 24 25 26 27 Smackfest Co-ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament North Volleyball Courts Beach Tennis Courts 28 29 30 Page 386 of 620 July 2026 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) 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 Shakespeare by the Sea Valley Park Impact Level I 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 11 JVA/BVCA National Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 12 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts (Setup) Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III (Setup) 13 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III (Setup) 14 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 15 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 16 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 17 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 18 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 19 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier Impact Level III 20 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III LA Galaxy Soccer Celebration South of the Pier (Teardown) Impact Level III 21 AAU Hermosa Beach Championships North & South Volleyball Courts & Beach Tennis Courts Impact Level III 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 (Teardown) Impact Level III 28 29 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 30 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts (Setup) Impact Level III 31 International Surf Festival North & South of Pier & North Volleyball Courts Impact Level III Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 387 of 620 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 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 CBVA North Volleyball Courts 10 11 12 13 14 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue & Pier Avenue Impact Level II 15 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 16 Sidewalk Sale Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue & Pier Plaza Impact Level II Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 17 18 19 20 21 22 NOTHING WEEKEND 23 NOTHING WEEKEND 24 25 26 27 28 29 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches North Volleyball Courts 30 31 August 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 388 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 CBVA North Volleyball Courts and Schumacher Plaza (Setup) Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Lot A, Lot B Impact Level III 5 CBVA North Volleyball Courts and Schumacher Plaza Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Lot A, Lot B Impact Level III 6 CBVA North Volleyball Courts and Schumacher Plaza Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Lot A, Lot B Impact Level III 7 Fiesta Hermosa Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue, Pier Plaza, Lot A, Lot B (Teardown) Impact Level III 8 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Set-up) Impact Level III 9 Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts (Set-up) Impact Level III 10 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts, Schumacher Plaza Impact Level III 11 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Setup) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts, Schumacher Plaza Impact Level III 12 Movies at the Beach South of Pier (Utilizing Hermosa Beach Concert Series Infrastructure) Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts, Schumacher Plaza Impact Level III 13 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III Hermosa Beach Open North Volleyball Courts, Schumacher Plaza 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 (Utilizing Hermosa Beach Concert Series Infrastructure) Impact Level III Coastal Cleanup Day Schumacher Plaza, North & South of Pier Impact Level I 20 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier Impact Level III 21 Hermosa Beach Concert Series South of Pier (Teardown) Impact Level III 22 23 24 25 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts (Setup) 26 SoCal Beach Foundation North Volleyball Courts 27 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches North Volleyball Courts Hope Chapel Picnic Valley Park 28 29 30 September 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 389 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches North Volleyball Courts 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pumpkins in the Park Edith Rodaway Park Impact Level II Walk to End Alzheimer's Pier Plaza and Strand North of Pier 11 AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches North Volleyball Courts 12 13 14 15 16 17 Volley4Sound North Volleyball Courts 18 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Strand (North of Pier) & Pier Plaza Impact Level III AAU High School Boys Beach Volleyball League Matches North Volleyball Courts 19 20 21 22 23 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts 24 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts After Dark Tour LA 2026 City Streets, Pier Plaza, & Strand (North and South of Pier) 25 Beach Tennis Tournament Beach Tennis Courts After Dark Tour LA 2026 City Streets, Pier Plaza & Strand (North and South of Pier) (Teardown) 26 27 28 29 30 31 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts October 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 390 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 9 10 11 Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Community Center East Lawn Impact Level II 12 13 14 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 15 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 16 17 18 19 AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships North and South Volleyball Courts (Setup) Impact Level III PENDING 20 Hermosa for the Holidays Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza (Setup) Impact Level III AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships North and South Volleyball Courts PENDING 21Hermosa for the Holidays Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza Impact Level III AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships North and South Volleyball Courts PENDING 22 Hermosa for the Holidays Pier Ave, Schumacher Plaza, & Pier Plaza (Teardown) Impact Level III AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Champion- ships North and South Volleyball Courts PENDING 23 AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships North and South Volleyball Courts (Teardown) PENDING 24 25 26 27 28 29 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 30 November 2026 Impact Level I Impact Level II Impact Level III Long-term Agreement City Hosted City Contracted Event Page 391 of 620 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Sand Snowman Contest North of Pier Impact Level I AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 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 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 13 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 21 22 23 24 25 26 AAU Southern Pacific Grand Prix Series North Volleyball Courts 27 28 29 30 IBVL Tournament Series North Volleyball Courts 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 392 of 620 Off-Season Monthly Events (Labor Day – Memorial Day) # of Special Event Days # of Days Available (out of 15) January 6 9 February 7 8 March 9 6 April 10 5 May (through May 24) 10 5 September (from September 8) 17 -2 October 9 6 November 11 4 December 7 8 Peak Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) # 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) 20 39 59 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 ev ents 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 393 of 620 NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT –AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS Page 394 of 620 EVENT OVERVIEW •Organization Name: Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) •Event Dates/Times: Thursday, November 19 (setup), Friday, November 20 –Sunday November 22, Monday, November 23 (teardown)| 7:00am –8:00pm •Event Summary: Collegiate adult post-season national beach volleyball event •Location: North and South Volleyball Courts with impact to the Beach Tennis Courts •Maximum Number of Participants/Spectators: Less than 500 per event day Page 395 of 620 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation to City Council to consider approval of: •Impact Level III new special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 special event calendar •An exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow for simultaneous use of North and South of Pier Volleyball Courts. •No impact to the Beach Tennis Courts or City Contract Class program Page 396 of 620 FISCAL IMPACT If approved, the estimated revenue to be generated by this event is $4,000. Page 397 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 7 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-PR-058 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council REVIEW OF HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB OPERATIONS (Recreation Supervisor Kambria Vint) RECEIVE AND FILE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file this report outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s operations, current use and management, and feedback from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission regarding the club’s curre nt usage, future usage, and potential repurposing of the facility. Executive Summary: At its June 24, 2025 meeting, Councilmember Jackson, supported by Mayor Detoy and Councilmember Keegan, directed staff to prepare a report outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s (HBLBC) operations; including membership, maintenance, and legal considerations relevant to its current use and management, and to have the item be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (Commission) prior to City Council review. Background: Following a Closed Session discussion on June 11, 2026, and review of the HBLBC’s operations by the City Attorney at its July 28, 2026 meeting, City Council approved an agreement with HBLBC (Attachment 1) for an initial one-year term, with the option to continue on a month-to-month basis upon mutual written agreement between the City and HBLBC. During Closed Session, City Council also requested staff obtain feedback from the Commission regarding HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration. At its August 4, 2026 meeting, the Commission reviewed the HBLBC operations, including membership, facility maintenance, and legal considerations related to its current use and management. The Commission also provided feedback regarding the Club’s current and future use of the facility, including potential opportunitie s for repurposing the space. According to City records, including historical grant deeds (Attachment 2), City Council minutes, and Resolutions, indication that much of the land now known as the Page 398 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 7 Clark Complex, which encompasses the Clark Building, Clark Field, Kelly Basketball, Pickleball, and Tennis Courts, and HBLBC, was acquired by the City in 1933 for use as a public park and recreational space. In 1936, the land was named the Clark Complex in honor of former Mayor John Clark. John Clark served as Mayor at the time when the land was being developed into a community recreational facility. Clark not only championed the park’s development on the City Council but also contributed his own money to the installation of the HBLBC. The first lawn bowling tournament and official dedication of the HBLBC was held on June 15, 1935. As requested by the City Council, staff presented a report to the Commission outlining the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s (HBLBC) operations, including membership and maintenance, and received feedback from the Commission regarding HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Past Commission and Council Actions Meeting Date Description City Council: June 24, 2025 Councilmember Jackson, supported by Mayor Detoy and Councilmember Keegan, directed staff to prepare an item outlining the HBLBC operations, including maintenance, membership, and legal considerations relevant to its current use and management, and to have the item presented to the Commission prior to City Council. City Council: July 28, 2026 City Council approved an agreement with HBLBC for a one- year term, with the option to continue on a month-to-month basis upon mutual written agreement between the City and HBLBC. Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission: August 4, 2026 Staff presented a report to the Commission outlining the HBLBC operations, including membership and maintenance, and received feedback from the Commission regarding HBLBC's future use of the facility and potential repurposing of the site for City Council's future consideration. Discussion: The HBLBC is a membership-run club operated by volunteers, including a board consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large, Building Chair, Tournaments Chair, Publicity Chair, Greens Chair, Membership Chair, and Coaching Chair. Page 399 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 7 The HBLBC conducts a variety of public and member activities throughout the year. Public lawn bowling instruction is offered free of charge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesday evening bowling is offered from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. HBLBC also conducts additional special events and tournaments throughout the year. The nearest neighboring lawn bowling facilities are located in Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. The facility is feasible for seven lawn bowling rinks, with each rink accommodating up to eight players, resulting in a maximum green capacity of 56 participants at one time. A typical lawn bowling game is approximately two and a half hours in duration. HBLBC independently manages its membership program and private lawn bowling rentals. Private rentals are available to community members, generally on Saturdays, and are limited to activities associated with lawn bowling. Rentals include use of the lawn bowling green, clubhouse, and outdoor seating areas, as well as lawn bowling equipment and instruction provided by HBLBC volunteers. Memberships HBLBC generates revenue through memberships and private rentals. In 2025, HBLBC hosted four private rentals at a rate of $600 per event, totaling $2,400. As of the time of this report, HBLBC has 92 total members, consisting of 75 full members and 17 dual members. A total of 31 members are Hermosa Beach residents, and a total of 57 members are Beach Cities residents from Redondo Beach, or Manhattan Beach. Two membership types are offered: Full Membership: Intended for bowlers whose primary club is HBLBC; includes full participation in club activities, eligibility for tournaments, and voting rights. o Cost per member: $151 annually o Club fees per member paid to Bowls USA and the Southwest Division of Bowls USA, the governing body of Lawn Bowling organizations: $36 annually o Club net revenue per member: $115 annually The annual full membership cost is reduced for new members after June 1 of each year to a total of $115, $36 of which is paid to Bowls USA and t he Southwest Division of Bowls USA, the governing body of Lawn Bowling organizations. Memberships processed after June 1 each year provide the HBLBC with $79 in net revenue per member. Dual Membership: Intended for bowlers whose primary club is elsewhere; allows participation in games and events but generally does not include voting rights or eligibility for leadership roles. o Cost per member: $60 annually o Club net revenue per member: $60 annually Page 400 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 7 All HBLBC members who have maintained membership for at least one year and possess their own lawn bowling equipment are provided with the facility gate access code and a key to the clubhouse. This access is intended to allow eligible members to independently access the facility for practice in preparation for tournaments and to retrieve or store their personal equipment as needed. Maintenance and Legal Prior to City Council approval on July 28, 2026 of the agreement with the HBLBC, there was no formal agreement governing HBLBC's use of the facility or clearly d efining the roles, responsibilities, expectations, and obligations of either party. Before the adoption of the agreement, the City supported HBLBC through ongoing services and maintenance, including: Weekly Janitorial services: $1,896 annually Twice-weekly landscaping and specialized lawn care: $10,294 annually Routine general Public Works maintenance services: $5,225 annually, based on an estimated 50 hours of maintenance staff labor. Public Works services included routine minor repairs and maintenance of the facility, such as plumbing, irrigation or electrical issues, or repair and replacement of fixtures and building components. Upon the adoption of the agreement, HBLBC is now responsible for all maintenance and care of the facility, including janitorial, landscaping and specialized lawn care, and maintenance. The City pays for overhead costs to the facility such as water and electricity. Water and electricity costs are combined on the same meters and cannot be itemized and therefore, the City will continue support HBLBC for such services. Trash services are currently included as part of the City’s services. HBLBC is in the process of coordinating with the City’s trash service provider to establish a separate trash service for the facility. HBLBC’s other operational ongoing annual expenditures total approximately $4,075, including: Website: $500 annually Insurance: $1,200 annually Supplemental maintenance, including lawn seeding, fertilization, and aeration: $2,375 o Note: This is in addition to the routine lawn seeding, fertilization, and aeration. The supplemental services are typically completed in advance of events or tournaments, or at such times as HBLBC determines additional treatment is necessary. Additional expenses may include equipment purchases, tables or chairs, facility Page 401 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 7 amenities, and event-related supplies, as needed, at costs that vary year by year. Capital Improvement Needs In 2025, the City replaced the staircase entrance to the facility with a fully accessible ramp to bring the access needs to HBLBC up to current requirements; this work was completed as part of the Clark Building Renovation Project – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project – 689. While this improvement greatly enhanced access to the facility, a complete accessibility assessment of the site still needs to be completed by a Certified Access Professional in accordance with the City’s Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to fully evaluate all items requiring improvements to meet current ADA public facility requirements. Staff has also received numerous requests from HBLBC regarding the current conditions of the facility, including the need for complete roof replacement and other deferred maintenance items in the building and on its premises. In recent years, staff has installed a tarp as an interim measure to address urgent roofing needs particularly during inclement weather and rain. As part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 budget process, Council approved the creation of CIP 637 Lawn Bowling Building Roofing. The project would perform the necessary abatement requirements and install a new roof on the lawn bowling building as well as the portion of the Public Works storage shed that is attached to the northerly side of the lawn bowling building. The recently adopted agreement includes terms that indicate that any future CIP project shall be addressed through a separate agreement with consideration of cost- sharing between HBLBC and the City or reimbursement to the City for costs associated with the project. Current Usage, Future Usage, and Potential Repurposing of the Facility The Commission’s feedback on HBLBC's current use and management of the facility, future use and management of the facility, and potential repurposing of the facility for City Council provided at its August 4, 2026 meeting, is summarized below. The Commission’s discussion reflected support for the continued use of the facility for lawn bowling, with Commissioners also identifying opportunities to expand participation, community access, and programming through partnerships with the City and nonprofit organizations. Commissioners noted the historical significance of the facility and the longstanding presence of lawn bowling in the community and the social and recreational opportunities HBLBC provides, including opportunities for participants of different ages, specifically older adults and individuals with varying physical abilities and limitations. Commissioners also noted the Club’s volunteer involvement, community Page 402 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 6 of 7 outreach, and efforts to introduce new participants to the activity. The Commission discussed opportunities to increase community awareness and participation in lawn bowling. Suggestions included continued outreach to Hermosa Beach residents, promotion of free lawn bowling instruction, and consideration of additional programming or activities that could occur at the facility without materially interfering with lawn bowling operations and grounds, such as yoga. Potential opportunities to increase participation and generate additional revenue through programming, memberships, and private rentals were also discussed, as well as partnership with the City through both the Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center and the Contract Class Program. Management, maintenance, and communication between HBLBC and the City were recurring topics. Commissioners discussed the Club’s responsibilities under its agreement with the City, including increased responsibility for maintenance and care of the facility and concern about how HBLBC’s current revenue would meet the terms, and suggested potential options could be increasing costs of memberships. The Commission also discussed potential alternative uses of the facility in response to City Council’s direction. Alternative uses mentioned during the discussion included a location for a dog park, a site for a potential municipal community pool, and an outdoor secured picnic or event area. Additionally, the Commission mentioned allowing Clark Building renters the option to rent out the Lawn Bowling facility for an outdoor extension of their rental or event. Commissioners acknowledged that the suitability of alternative uses would need to be evaluated in relation to the site, community needs, available park space, and the existing use of the facility. No specific alternative use was recommended by the Commission . The Commission’s feedback was consistent with continuing and potentially expanding HBLBC’s current use of the facility, while also identifying opportunities for increased community outreach, participation, programming partnerships, and ongoing communication regarding facility operations and needs. The Commission also recommended that HBLBC provide an annual presentation to the Commission regarding its operations, including membership, programming, successes, challenges, facility needs, and maintenance. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation to receive and file this informational report. Page 403 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 7 of 7 Attachments: 1. Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club License Agreement 2. Lawn Bowling Club Deed Respectfully Submitted by: Kambria Vint, Recreation Supervisor Concur: Brian Sousa, Parks and Recreation Manager Concur: Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Director Concur: Joe SanClemente, Public W orks Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 404 of 620 Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 1, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club (an unincorporated association, or such other legal entity as may hereafter be established, with its principal place of business at P.O. Box 132, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“Licensee”). City and Licensee are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. RECITALS A. City owns the Clark Complex, including the lawn bowling green and clubhouse depicted on Exhibit A ("Facilities"). B. Licensee is a volunteer-operated lawn bowling organization that has historically conducted lawn bowling activities at the Facilities. C. The Parties desire to establish a temporary agreement governing Licensee's continued use of the Facilities. D. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is supported by the public recreational benefits provided by Licensee together with Licensee's obligations regarding public access, maintenance, insurance, indemnification, and operation of the Facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: AGREEMENT 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until one year from the Effective Date, unless the Agreement is previously terminated as provided for herein (“Term”). Upon expiration of the initial Term, this Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 405 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 2 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT Agreement may continue on a month-to-month basis upon the mutual written agreement of the Parties. Any such month-to-month extension shall automatically renew for successive thirty (30) day periods unless terminated by either Party pursuant to this Agreement. 3. Compensation a. Use Charges. Licensee shall pay the City applicable fees for the use of the Facilities in the amount of one dollar ($1) annually, commencing on the date of execution of this Agreement and on each anniversary of such date of execution. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the monetary license fee does not represent the sole consideration supporting this Agreement. The City has determined that Licensee's obligations under this Agreement (including public access requirements, recreational programming, maintenance obligations, insurance requirements, indemnification obligations, operational responsibilities, and other public benefits provided by Licensee) constitute substantial additional consideration supporting the City's decision to grant this License. b. Future Capital Improvements. The Parties acknowledge that the City may undertake future capital improvements affecting the Facilities. Any future cost-sharing, reimbursement, or capital improvement obligations shall be addressed through a separate agreement or amendment approved by the City. c. Public Benefit. The Parties acknowledge that the Facilities are located on City-owned property dedicated to public recreational purposes and that this Agreement serves a valid public purpose through recreational programming, public access, and community use of the Facilities. 4. Use of Facilities a. Facilities Subject to License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City hereby agrees to allow Licensee to use the Facilities for the purpose of conducting the Activities consistent with the public recreational purposes of the Clark Complex and the public-benefit findings supporting this Agreement. b. Terms of License. With this License, the City grants the Licensee the limited right to use the Facilities for the specific purpose named herein. Any License or permission granted hereunder is subject to the discretion, approval, and direction of the City throughout the term and duration of the License; and the City retains the authority to supervise, control, and/or terminate any activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement (including without limitation activities determined by the City to create unsafe conditions, interfere with public access, Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 406 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 3 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT or violate applicable law or City policy). The City hereby designates the Parks and Recreation Director or his or her designee, to act as its representative for the performance of this Agreement ("City's Representative"). Licensee shall not accept direction or orders from any person other than the City's Representative or his or her designee. c. Rules and Regulations for Use of Facilities. Licensee shall comply with the rules and regulations for use of the Facilities as set forth on Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of Exhibit B and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. d. Care and Maintenance of Facilities. Licensee shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Facilities as set forth on Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 5. Terms a. Non-assignment of License. The permission, rights, and privileges granted hereunder are nonexclusive and nontransferable. Licensee shall not (either voluntarily or by action of law) assign or transfer this License or any obligation, right, title, or interest assumed by Licensee herein without the prior written consent of the City. If Licensee attempts an assignment or transfer of this License or any obligation, right, title or interest herein, City may at its option terminate the License; and shall thereupon be relieved from any and all obligations to Licensee or its assignee or transferee. b. Surrender and Repair of Damage. Upon the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this License, Licensee shall surrender the Facilities within thirty (30) days following notice of termination (or earlier if required by this Agreement) in the same condition as received free from hazards and clear of all debris and of all property of Licensee (or its agents or invitees). Licensee shall promptly, at its sole cost, repair any and all damage to the Facilities and any personal property located thereon caused by Licensee (or its agents or invitees). Licensee shall obtain City’s prior approval of any party to be used by Licensee to conduct such repair work. If Licensee damages Facilities or any personal property, the final repair costs owed by Licensee shall be determined by the City, and shall be paid by Licensee within five (5) days of City’s demand therefor. Licensee’s obligations under this Section shall survive the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement. c. Compliance with Laws; Regulatory Approvals. Licensee shall (at its sole expense) conduct and cause to be conducted all activities on the Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 407 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 4 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT Facilities in compliance with all laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and orders of any governmental or other regulatory entity; and whether or not in the contemplation of the Parties. Such laws shall include but are not limited to local, state, and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and public accommodations. Licensee agrees to conduct the Activities at all times in a safe and prudent manner with full regard to the public safety, and to observe all applicable regulations and requests of the City (and other government agencies responsible for public safety). Licensee shall, at its sole expense, procure and maintain in force at all times during its use of the Facilities any and all licenses or approvals necessary to conduct the Activities. In addition, Licensee shall ensure that all programs, services, and activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement comply with applicable accessibility requirements including reasonable accommodations and programmatic access obligations under state and Federal law. d. Utilities. The City may continue providing utility services to the Facilities during the term of this Agreement. The City reserves the right to implement utility cost recovery, reimbursement, allocation, sub-metering, or separate utility service requirements upon written notice to Licensee. e. City’s Right to Cure Defaults by Licensee. If Licensee defaults in the performance of any of its obligations under this Agreement, City may (at its sole option) remedy such failure for Licensee’s account and at Licensee’s expense by providing Licensee with three (3) days prior written or oral notice of City’s intention to cure such default (except that no such prior notice shall be required in the event of an emergency as determined by City). Licensee shall pay to City upon demand all costs, damages, expenses, or liabilities incurred by City (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) in remedying or attempting to remedy such default. Licensee’s obligations under this Section shall survive the cancellation, expiration, or termination of this Agreement. f. As Is Condition of Facilities; Disclaimer of Representations. Licensee accepts the use of the Facilities in its “As Is” condition without representation or warranty of any kind by City (its officers, agents, or employees) including without limitation the suitability or safety of the Facilities or any Facilities on the Facilities for Licensee’s use; except that nothing herein shall relieve the City of obligations imposed by non-waivable provisions of law. g. No Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations hereunder may be assigned, conveyed, or delegated by the Licensee unless first approved by the City by written instrument executed and approved in the same manner as this Agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 408 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 5 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT h. No Joint Ventures or Partnership; Independent Licensee. This Agreement does not create a partnership or joint venture between the Parties. Licensee shall be solely responsible for all matters relating to payment of its employees (including without limitation compliance with any and all Federal, state, or local law and regulations). i. Impossibility of Performance. If for any reason an unforeseen event occurs which is beyond the control of the Parties which event renders impossible the fulfillment of any term of this Agreement, the Parties shall have no right to nor claim for damages against the other. j. Possessory Interest Taxes. Licensee recognizes and understands that this Agreement may create a possessory interest subject to property taxation and that Licensee may be subject to the payment of property taxes levied on such interest under applicable law. Licensee agrees to pay taxes of any kind (including possessory interest taxes, if any) that may be lawfully assessed on Licensee’s interest under this Agreement or use of the Facilities pursuant hereto ; and to pay any other taxes, excises, licenses, permit charges, or assessments based on Licensee’s usage of the Facilities that may be imposed upon Licensee by applicable law. k. Organizational Status. Licensee shall take the following actions: (1) apply for incorporation as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation within ninety (90) days following the Effective Date of this Agreement; (2) diligently pursue such incorporation and shall provide documentation reasonably requested by the City demonstrating compliance with this Section; (3) obtain and maintain California nonprofit public benefit corporation status within twelve (12) months following the Effective Date, unless the City Manager grants a written extension for good cause shown; and (4) promptly notify the City of any material change in its organizational status, good standing, tax status, or authority to conduct business in the State of California. 6. Waiver of Claims a. Except as otherwise provided by law, neither City (nor the City Council or any of its commissions, departments, boards, officers, agents, or employees) shall be liable for any damage to the property of Licensee (its officers, agents, employees, invitees, Licensees, or subcontractors or their employees) or for any bodily injury or death to such persons; or for any other loss resulting or arising from the condition of the Facilities or its use by Licensee. b. Licensee fully releases, waives, and discharges forever any and all claims, demands, rights, and causes of action against (and covenants not to Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 409 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 6 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT sue) City (its departments, commissions, officers, directors, and employees; and all persons acting by, through, or under each of them under any present or future laws, statutes, or regulations): (1) for any claim or event relating to the condition of the Facilities or Licensee’s use thereof; and (2) in the event that City exercises its right to suspend, revoke, or terminate this Agreement. c. In connection with the foregoing release, Licensee acknowledges that it is familiar with Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which reads: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.” _______ Initials d. Licensee acknowledges that the releases contained herein include all known and unknown, disclosed and undisclosed, and anticipated and unanticipated claims. Licensee realizes and acknowledges that it has agreed upon this Agreement in light of this realization and, being fully aware of this situation, it nevertheless intends to waive the benefit of Civil Code Section 1542; or any statute or other similar law now or later in effect. The releases contained herein shall survive any cancellation or termination of this Agreement. 7. Ownership. It is expressly understood and agreed that this Agreement does not represent or give Licensee any additional right or interest of title in or to the Property whatsoever, but only grants a license for the License Area. a. Public Access. Licensee shall provide reasonable public access and recreational opportunities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex. Licensee shall not restrict access in a manner inconsistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex. Licensee shall also maintain and publish a schedule of public instruction and access hours, and shall provide such schedule to the City upon request. b. Failure to provide Public Access. The public access requirements set forth herein are material terms of this Agreement and constitute a significant component of the public benefit and consideration supporting the City's approval of this License. Failure to maintain such public access may constitute grounds for termination pursuant to Section 12. 8. Insurance. Licensee shall not occupy, use, operate, manage, conduct activities at, or permit third-party use of the Facilities until it has provided Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 410 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 7 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT evidence satisfactory to the City demonstrating compliance with all insurance required under this section. In addition, Licensee shall not allow any contractor, vendor, event operator, tournament organizer, renter, or other third-party user to utilize the Facilities until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Licensee shall maintain the following minimum coverages: (1) Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence/$4,000,000 aggregate. (2) Automobile Liability (including hired and non-owned automobiles): $1,000,000 per occurrence. (3) Directors and Officers Liability: $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate. (4) Workers' Compensation: Statutory limits, if Licensee employs paid employees. (5) Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence, if Licensee employs paid employees. b. If requested, Licensee may satisfy electronic data security obligations through a Data Breach or Cyber Privacy endorsement with limits of not less than $50,000. c. The City (its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on the Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella Liability policies. d. All required insurance shall be primary and non-contributory to any insurance maintained by the City. e. Licensee shall obtain a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City to the extent commercially available. f. Prior to occupancy or use of the Facilities, Licensee shall provide certificates of insurance and endorsements demonstrating compliance with this Section. g. All required insurance shall be issued by insurers authorized to transact business in California with an A.M. Best rating of not less than A, unless otherwise approved by the City. h. Licensee shall provide at least thirty (30) days' prior written Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 411 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 8 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material reduction in coverage, except ten (10) days' notice for cancellation due to non-payment of premium. i. Failure to maintain required insurance shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement. 9. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Licensee shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Licensee (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Licensee’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Licensee's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council, members of the City Council, its employees, or authorized volunteers ). Licensee’s indemnification obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. In addition, Licensee’s duty to defend arises immediately upon tender by the City and is separate from and independent of the duty to indemnify. 10. Compliance with Law; Laws and Venue a. Compliance with Law. Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements). b. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. 11. Termination. City reserves the right to suspend all activities or to cancel or terminate this Agreement upon the happening of the following conditions, and the City shall incur no liability or obligation upon exercising any of the termination rights listed herein: Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 412 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 9 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT a. Termination Without Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other Party. Upon expiration of such notice period, this Agreement shall terminate and Licensee shall surrender the Facilities in accordance with this Agreement. b. Immediate Termination Rights. Notwithstanding subsection (a), City reserves the right to immediately suspend activities or terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of any of the events set forth below. c. Failure to Pay. Licensee fails to promptly pay all fees or charges under this Agreement when due. d. Failure to Cure. Licensee fails to cure any non-compliance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement within ten (10) days of receiving City’s notification of such failure, if such failure cannot be reasonably cured within ten (10) days, or if Licensee fails to commence to cure such failure within such ten (10) day period and to diligently pursue such cure to completion; provided that in no event shall such period allowed to cure extend beyond sixty (60) days from the date of notification of such failure. e. Emergency. The City determines in its sole discretion that there is an emergency requiring cancellation or termination of this Agreement. f. Safety. The City determines in its sole discretion that there are safety concerns requiring cancellation or termination of this Agreement. g. Public Access, Insurance, and Legal Compliance. Licensee fails to maintain required public access, insurance coverage, compliance with applicable laws or accessibility obligations, or compliance with Section 5(l) regarding organizational status requirements. 12. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof: CITY City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Attn: Parks and Recreation Director Email: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov Licensee Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club P.O. Box 132 Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Attn: Lawn Bowling Club President Email: hermosalbc@gmail.com Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 413 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 10 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT 13. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the Parties. 14. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Licensee shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void. 15. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 16. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 17. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 18. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 19. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement. 20. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 414 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 11 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement. 22. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement. 23. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 415 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 12 of 12 LICENSE AGREEMENT SIGNATURE PAGE FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVED BY: Steve Napolitano City Manager ATTESTED BY: Martha Alvarez City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jason Baltimore Interim City Attorney HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB Tony Crutchfield Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club President Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 416 of 620 Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 EXHIBIT A FACILITIES Lawn Bowling Green Lawn Bowling Green Clubhouse Patio Storage Storage : Approximate Limit of Licensee Area Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 417 of 620 Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 EXHIBIT B RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF FACILITIES A. Licensee may only use the Facilities during the hours of [7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.]; provided that Licensee may use the Facilities at other times with the written consent of Licensor. Licensor reserves the right from time to time to notify Licensee of times when the Facilities will be unavailable for use by Licensee (whether due to public safety, repair and maintenance activities, special events, or any other reason). B. Licensee shall allow public access for use of the Facilities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Hermosa Beach Clark Complex (“Clark Complex”). Licensee acknowledges that public access and public recreational programming constitute material consideration supporting this Agreement and a significant component of the public benefit findings adopted by the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) in connection with Licensee's use of the Facilities. 1. Licensee shall provide reasonable public access and recreational opportunities consistent with the public recreational purpose of the Clark Complex and shall maintain publicly available information regarding participation opportunities and scheduled activities. 2. Nothing herein shall require unrestricted access to operational, storage, maintenance, administrative, or safety-restricted areas of the Facilities. The City reserves the right to determine whether Licensee’s public access obligations are being reasonably satisfied. C. Licensee may conduct events, tournaments, instructional programs, and similar recreational activities at the Facilities consistent with the Agreement and applicable City requirements. D. Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that all third-party users comply with applicable laws, permits, insurance requirements, and operational requirements imposed by the Agreement. E. Upon request, Licensee shall provide documentation reasonably requested by the City relating to events, tournaments, rentals, insurance, permits, or public-access activities conducted at the Facilities. F. Licensee shall comply with the organizational-status requirements set forth in Section 5(k) of the Agreement, and shall provide documentation Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 418 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 2 of 2 EXHIBIT B reasonably requested by the City demonstrating compliance with those requirements.". G. Licensee shall not construct or place any permanent structures, signs or improvements on the Facilities, nor shall Licensee alter any existing structures, signs or improvements on the Facilities, without the prior written consent of the City, which may be granted or withheld in City’s sole and absolute discretion. Any unauthorized alteration or improvement may be removed by the City at Licensee’s sole cost and expense. H. Licensee shall not conduct any unauthorized, unlawful, or hazardous activities on or about the Facilities that constitute waste or nuisance. I. Licensee shall be responsible for damage to the Facilities caused by Licensee (its officers, members, agents, contractors, invitees, participants, or authorized users). J. Licensee shall not cause any Hazardous Material (defined as follows) to be brought upon, kept, used, stored, released, generated, or disposed of in, on, or about the Facilities; or transported to or from the Facilities. Licensee shall immediately notify Licensor of any release or suspected release of Hazardous Material. Licensee shall comply with all laws requiring notice of such releases or threatened releases to governmental agencies, and shall take all action necessary to mitigate the release or minimize the spread of contamination. In the event of a release of Hazardous Material, Licensee shall (without cost to Licensor and in accordance with all laws and regulations) return the Facilities to the condition immediately prior to the release. Licensee shall allow Licensor to participate in any discussion with governmental agencies regarding any settlement agreement, cleanup or abatement agreement, consent decree, or other compromise proceeding involving Hazardous Material. Licensee shall bear all costs associated with remediation, cleanup, restoration, investigation, monitoring, and compliance arising from any release of Hazardous Material caused by Licensee or its operations. K. For purposes of this Agreement, “Hazardous Material” includes without limitation the following: any material defined as a “hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant” pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 as amended (Sections 9601 et seq. to Title 4 of the U.S. Code) or pursuant to Section 25316 of the California Health and Safety Code; a “hazardous waste” listed pursuant to Section 25140 of the California Health and Safety Code; any asbestos and asbestos containing materials; and any petroleum including without limitation crude oil or any fraction thereof, natural gas, or natural gas liquids. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 419 of 620 Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 EXHIBIT C CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES A. Licensee understands and acknowledges that the Facilities are being licensed for use in “as-is” condition. Licensee shall be responsible for all repairs, maintenance, and replacement resulting from its use of the Facilities (including those arising from ordinary wear and tear, and including prompt correction of unsafe or hazardous conditions) arising from or related to Licensee’s activities, operations, invitees, guests, contractors, or third -party users. Licensee further acknowledges that it has independently inspected the Facilities, and accepts responsibility for identifying and reporting unsafe conditions associated with Licensee’s use and operations. B. Licensee shall be solely responsible (at its own cost and expense) for the ongoing operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the Facilities associated with Licensee’s use and activities as part of the operational responsibilities and public benefits supporting the Agreement and constituting part of the consideration supporting Licensee's continued use of the Facilities (including but not limited to janitorial services (all trash, recyclables, and green waste, collection and disposal associated with Licensee’s operations, activities, rentals, tournaments, and events, landscaping); landscaping; routine maintenance of restroom facilities and irrigation systems; event-related cleanup; operational supervision; and ongoing upkeep necessary to maintain the Facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. C. Licensee shall have access and control of the irrigation control box for the Facilities’ irrigation systems. The City shall retain a key for access when necessary. D. Licensee acknowledges that the City of Hermosa Beach (“City”) does not guarantee or provide ongoing maintenance services for the Facilities beyond baseline municipal services provided at the City’s discretion under the Agreement. 1. Any request for City assistance shall be subject to City approval and, if approved, may be billed to Licensee at the City’s full cost of service. Nothing herein shall obligate the City to provide maintenance, staffing, repair, or operational support beyond such services (if any) expressly approved by the City in writing. Licensee acknowledges that existing trash collection services and utility services may currently be partially provided through shared City operations or infrastructure. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 420 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 2 of 4 EXHIBIT C 2. Nothing herein obligates the City to continue providing such services without reimbursement or cost allocation in the future. E. The City may (in its discretion) undertake capital improvements affecting the Facilities. Any future cost-sharing, reimbursement, or capital improvement obligations shall be governed by a separate agreement or amendment approved by the City. Nothing contained herein shall obligate the City to undertake any capital improvement project or create any right to continued occupancy based upon Licensee's contribution toward any improvement. F. Licensee will immediately report all vandalism, property damage, criminal activity, unsafe conditions, or suspected unlawful activity occurring at the Facilities to the City designated liaison upon discovery. G. Licensee confirms its acknowledgement that all City properties are smoke-free facilities. H. Licensee shall not mark, drill, or deface any walls, ceilings, floors, wood, or iron work without City's written consent. I. Licensee confirms its acknowledgment that no signs, banners, or awning shall be erected or maintained upon or attached to the outside of the facility, building, fencing, walls, or placed in any windows without prior approval of the City. All window treatments must receive prior approval of the City. Temporary signage associated with approved events shall comply with all City requirements and shall be removed immediately following the applicable event. J. Licensee agrees to restore the Facilities and surrounding affected areas upon termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the Agreement to the same or better condition as existing as of the date of execution of the Agreement (excepting any repairs or alterations which were approved in writing by City, and reasonable wear and tear excepted), and in the event Licensee fails to restore the Facilities as provided herein, agrees to pay City upon demand the reasonable cost to restore the Facilities in accordance with this provision. City shall have sole discretion to determine whether restoration is satisfactory and whether additional remediation or repair is required. K. Licensee is prohibited from making any alterations performing any construction whatsoever on the Facilities without the express written approval of City. Any such approval shall include provisions to protect City from potential liens of labor and material persons. Any unauthorized alteration or construction may be removed or corrected by the City at Licensee’s sole cost and expense. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 421 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 3 of 4 EXHIBIT C L. Licensee acknowledges and agrees that City may access the Facilities at any time for inspection, maintenance, repair, emergency response, code compliance, public safety purposes, or to verify compliance with this Agreement. City agrees to make reasonable efforts to contact the Licensee designated emergency contact prior to access to Facilities during off hours. Licensee agrees to provide any door and alarm code access and instructions if applicable. M. Licensee shall provide emergency contact information for a party responsible for Licensee should the City require immediate correspondence. Contact may occur at any time. Licensee shall update such emergency contact information promptly upon any change. N. The City shall be responsible for the installation of the winter tarp on the roof of the clubhouse. The City’s installation of the winter tarp shall not create any continuing maintenance obligation or assumption of liability by the City for roof conditions or water intrusion. O. Licensee agrees to inform the City immediately of any and all identified potential safety hazards, accessibility concerns, structural deficiencies, environmental concerns, or risks associated with the Facilities. P. Licensee shall ensure that all programs, services, and activities conducted at the Facilities comply with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) accessibility requirements including provision of reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and programmatic access as required by applicable Federal and state law. 1. Licensee acknowledges that because the Facilities are located on City-owned public property, the City retains responsibility for City-wide ADA transition planning, barrier inventory obligations, and structural accessibility compliance required by law (subject to available funding, prioritization, and applicable legal requirements). 2. Nothing herein shall relieve Licensee of responsibility for operational or programmatic accessibility obligations arising from Licensee’s activities, events, or operations. 3. Licensee shall promptly notify the City of any known accessibility complaint, claim, barrier, or requested accommodation relating to the Facilities or Licensee’s activities. Q. Licensee shall implement appropriate safety procedures and shall be responsible for supervision and control of all participants, guests, invitees, Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 422 of 620 BBK (2026) Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT C contractors, volunteers, vendors, renters, tournament participants, and third-party users. Licensee shall maintain incident reporting procedures and shall promptly provide written notice to the City of any accident, injury, claim, or safety-related incident occurring at the Facilities. R. Licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that all third-party users of the Facilities comply with the requirements of this Agreement and applicable City policies including maintenance, cleanup, safety, insurance, and indemnification requirements. S. Any inspection, approval, maintenance assistance, review, or oversight by the City shall not relieve Licensee of its obligations under this Agreement; nor constitute an assumption of duty by the City with respect to the condition, operation, or safety of the Facilities. T. Licensee acknowledges that its use of the Facilities is temporary and subject to the term and termination provisions of the Agreement. Nothing contained in this Exhibit shall create any right to renewal, extension, continued occupancy, continued maintenance support, future capital improvements, or reimbursement for improvements made by Licensee. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 423 of 620 Coverage is only extended to U.S. events and activities. ** NOTICE TO TEXAS INSUREDS: The Insurer for the purchasing group may not be subject to all the insurance laws and regulations of the State of Texas. ACORD 25 (2016/03)The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 07/28/2026 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement onthis certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). CONTACT NAME:Mass Merchandising PHONE (A/C, No, Ext):1-800-426-2889 FAX (A/C, No):1-260-459-5105 E-MAIL ADDRESS:info@sportsinsurance-kk.com PRODUCER CUSTOMER ID: PRODUCER K&K Insurance Group, Inc. P.O. Box 2338 Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2338 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A:AIG Specialty Insurance Company 26883 INSURER B: INSURER C: INSURER D: INSURER E: INSURED:2001654092 CP# 14115 Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club PO Box 132 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 A Member of the Sports, Leisure & Entertainment RPG INSURER F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2000750623 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE ADDL INSD SUBR WVD POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFF (MM/DD/YYYY) POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)LIMITS X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $2,000,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR DAMAGE TO RENTED PREMISES (Ea Occurrence)$1,000,000 MED EXP (Any one person)$5,000 PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $2,000,000 GEN’L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:GENERAL AGGREGATE $5,000,000 POLICY PROJECT LOC PRODUCTS – COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $2,000,000 A OTHER: X 9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26 12:01AM 01/16/27 12:01 AM LEGAL LIAB TO PARTICIPANTS $2,000,000 AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident)$2,000,000 ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) OWNED AUTOS ONLY SCHEDULED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) A X HIRED AUTOS ONLY X NON-OWNED AUTOS ONLY 9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26 12:01 AM 01/16/27 12:01 AM PROPERTY DAMAGE(Per accident) UMBRELLA LIAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE DED RETENTION PER STATUTE OTHER Y / N E.L. EACH ACCIDENT E.L. DISEASE – EA EMPLOYEE WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/ EXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? (Mandatory in NH) If yes, describe under DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below N/A E.L. DISEASE – POLICY LIMIT PRIMARY MEDICALAMEDICAL PAYMENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS 9YAPG0001334486101 01/16/26 12:01 AM 01/16/27 12:01 AM EXCESS MEDICAL $100,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required) Sport(s): Lawn Bowling Age(s): 20 & Over City of Hermosa Beach, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are added as an additional insured, but only for liability caused, in whole or in part, by the acts or omissions of the named insured. This certificate replaces certificate#2000716111 effective 07/23/2026 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Owner/Manager/Lessor of Premises AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE © 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 424 of 620 CG 20 26 12 19 © Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2018 Page 2 of 2 POLICY NUMBER: 9YAPG0001334486101 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CG 20 26 12 19 THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. ADDITIONAL INSURED – DESIGNATED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following: COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE PART SCHEDULE Name Of Additional Insured Person(s) Or Organization(s) City of Hermosa Beach, it’s officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Named Insured:Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club CP# 14115 Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown above, will be shown in the Declarations. A.Section II – Who Is An Insured is amended to include as an additional insured the person(s) or organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury" caused, in whole or in part, by your acts or omissions or the acts or omissions of those acting on your behalf: 1.In the performance of your ongoing operations; or 2.In connection with your premises owned by or rented to you. However: 1.The insurance afforded to such additional insured only applies to the extent permitted by law; and 2.If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the insurance afforded to such additional insured will not be broader than that which you are required by the contract or agreement to provide for such additional insured. B.With respect to the insurance afforded to these additional insureds, the following is added to Section III – Limits Of Insurance: If coverage provided to the additional insured is required by a contract or agreement, the most we will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the amount of insurance: 1.Required by the contract or agreement; or 2.Available under the applicable limits of insurance; whichever is less. This endorsement shall not increase the applicable limits of insurance. Docusign Envelope ID: 948D0875-C206-81CB-82F5-456108AA38E2 Page 425 of 620 Page 426 of 620 Page 427 of 620 Page 428 of 620 Page 429 of 620 Page 430 of 620 Page 431 of 620 Page 432 of 620 Page 433 of 620 Page 434 of 620 HERMOSA BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB Review of Operations, Current Use & Future Considerations August 25, 2026Page 435 of 620 Past Council & Commission Actions June 2025 Council directed staff to prepare an informational report to address: •Club operations •Membership •Maintenance •Legal considerations July 2026 Council approved a one- year agreement with HBLBC and requested the Commission provide feedback regarding: •Current use •Future use, management and potential repurposing August 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed this item and provided feedback on: •Current use •Future use, management and potential repurposing Page 436 of 620 Clark Complex •Property acquired by City in 1933 for public park and recreational use •Clark Complex named in 1936 •HBLBC installed with support from former Mayor John Clark •First tournament and official dedication: June 15, 1935 Background Page 437 of 620 Volunteer-Run Membership Club •Playing Times •Social Bowls: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday morning (40 + players) •Social Bowls: Wednesday evenings •Free Lessons: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday mornings •The facility has seven rinks which accommodate up to 56 players at one time on the green •Club manages memberships, events and rentals Current Operations Page 438 of 620 Membership •92 Total Members •75 Full Members •Annual Full Membership: $151 per year; $36 paid to Bowls USA/Southwest Division •Full Membership After June 1: $115 for remainder of year; $36 paid to Bowls USA/Southwest Division •17 Dual Members •Annual Dual Membership: $60 per year •31 Hermosa Beach residents | 57 Beach Cities residents Private Rentals •4 Private Rentals in 2025 •$600 per event totaling in $2400 revenue Facility Access •Members for more than one-year who own their own equipment have gate and clubhouse access for practice and equipment storage Membership , Revenue & Access Page 439 of 620 Before New Agreement City Provided Services •Janitorial: $1,896 •Landscaping & specialized lawn care $10,294 •Public Works $5,225 Approx. •$17,400 total Maintenance & Responsibilities Under New Agreement HBLBC Responsibilities Include •Janitorial services •Landscaping & specialized lawn care •General maintenance •Trash service City Responsibilities Include •Water and Electricity Utilities Page 440 of 620 Recent Improvements •Accessible ramp into complex installed in 2025 through the Clark Building Renovation CIP Remaining Needs •Complete accessibility assessment •Roof replacement with potential abatement •Deferred building and grounds maintenance •Comprehensive long-term facility assessment Facility Conditions & Capital Needs Future CIP Projects •Addressed through separate agreement •Potential cost-sharing or reimbursement to the City Page 441 of 620 Continued Use & Expansion •Overall support for continued lawn bowling use •Recognize the facility's historic, social, and recreational value •Expand community awareness, participation, and access •Promote free lawn bowling instruction and outreach to Hermosa Beach residents •Explore compatible programming, such as yoga •Explore additional revenue through programming, memberships, and rentals •Consider partnerships with: •Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center •Contract Class Program •Community and nonprofit organizations Commission Feedback & Opportunities Page 442 of 620 •Potential location for: •Dog Park •Community Pool •Outdoor secured picnic or event area •Extension of the Clark Building facility •Commissioners noted that alternative uses would require evaluation of site suitability, community needs, available park space and existing operations •No specific alternative use was recommended by the Commission Commission Alternative Use Discussion Page 443 of 620 •Continue and potentially expand HBLBC’s current use and programming •Increase community outreach and participation •Explore programming and community partnerships •Continue communication between HBLBC and the City •Require an annual HBLBC presentation to the Commission that includes an update regarding current membership, programming, successes, challenges, facility needs and maintenance Commission Recommendations & Next Steps Page 444 of 620 Thank You! Page 445 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-AS-089 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING SERVICES (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Continued from the meeting of July 28, 2026 APPROVE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council: 1. Award and approve a professional services agreement (“Agreement”) for Revenue Measure Informational Communications Consulting Services with the selected consultant for a not-to-exceed (“NTE”) amount based on the scope of services selected by City Council for a one-year term; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in substantially the form attached, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Executive Summary: At its July 28, 2026 meeting, City Council directed staff to evaluate additional cost proposals and à la carte options for public education services related to the prop osed one-half cent local sales tax measure. Staff contacted additional firms; all but one declined due to the compressed election timeline and existing client commitments. Staff subsequently received a proposal from Communications LAB and compared it with TeamCivX's proposal. Council may select either consultant and desired scope of services, with the final not-to-exceed (NTE) amount based on the services selected. Past Board, Commission, and Council Actions Meeting Date Description June 23, 2026 The City Council directed staff to move forward with placing a ½-cent local sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot and return with the required ballot language, fiscal analysis, and resolutions for Council consideration. July 28, 2026 The City Council voted to place a ½-cent local sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot, approving the required ballot language and resolutions to submit the measure to Hermosa Beach voters (4-1 vote). Page 446 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 Meeting Date Description July 28, 2026 The City Council considered an agreement with TeamCivX to provide strategic communications and public education services related to the November 2026 local sales tax measure and voted to continue the item to a future meeting. Discussion: Following City Council's direction to pursue a potential one-half cent local sales tax measure for the November 2026 General Municipal Election, staff evaluated consultant services to provide factual, impartial public education and strategic communications related to the measure. At its July 28, 2026 meeting, Council directed staff to further evaluate costs and opportunities to obtain services on an à la carte basis. Staff subsequently contacted additional communications and public affairs firms. Due to the limited timeframe before the November 3, 2026 election and existing client commitment s, all but one declined to submit a proposal. Communications LAB submitted an alternative proposal dated August 8, 2026. Staff compared the proposals from TeamCivX and Communications LAB based on scope, cost, relevant experience, and flexibility. TeamCivX TeamCivX proposes a flat $20,000 consulting fee. Services include informational messaging and fact sheets, talking points and FAQs, message training, website and social media content, presentations, mailings and advertising, and stakeholder outreach. TeamCivX would also provide copywriting and graphic design and coordinate printing, mailing, and advertising. In addition to the consulting fee, TeamCivX estimates $10,750 per voter mailing to approximately 8,110 registered-voter households and recommends approximately $5,000 for digital media and other collateral. Reimbursable travel and other out -of-pocket expenses would be additional. TeamCivX has extensive California revenue-measure experience, including recent successful sales tax measures for Manhattan Beach and Torrance and bond and parcel tax measures for several South Bay school districts. The firm states that its partners have worked on more than 100 city tax measures. Communications LAB Communications LAB proposes a $28,000 NTE base program using a blended hourly rate of $140. The scope includes strategic messaging, graphic design and digital materials, social media content and advertising management, media relations, leadership and Council talking-points training, two educational videos, a stakeholder presentation deck, project management, and $3,500 in digital advertising. Communications LAB also Page 447 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 provided à la carte options, including voter mailings estimated at $6,000–$9,500 each, additional videos at $3,200–$3,600 each, additional digital advertising, print advertising, and door-to-door outreach. Cost Comparison Because the proposals differ in scope, the base consulting fees are not directly comparable. Cost Component TeamCivX Communications LAB Base consulting/program $20,000 $28,000 NTE Digital media/advertising Approx. $5,000 additional $3,500 included Educational videos Not separately priced 2 included One voter mailing $10,750 $6,000–$9,500 Two voter mailings $21,500 $12,000–$19,000 Approx. total with one mailing $35,750 $34,000–$37,500 Approx. total with two mailings $46,500 $40,000–$47,000 Regardless of the consultant or scope selected, all City-funded communications would be limited to factual, impartial informational materials. The Agreement would prohibit the use of City funds for advocacy, and public-facing materials would be subject to City Attorney review and approval to ensure compliance with applicable California l aw governing publicly funded ballot measure communications. Considerations Regarding In-House Communications While certain informational activities could be performed by City staff, staff does not recommend relying exclusively on an in-house approach. California law permits the City to provide factual, impartial information regarding a ballot measure but prohibits the use of public resources to advocate for its passage or defeat. Engaging a con sultant with specific ballot measure experience provides specialized expertise in developing effective public education materials while maintaining this important distinction. Consultants also provide expertise in translating complex fiscal and survey inf ormation into accessible communications and coordinating messaging across mail, digital media, video, and community outreach. This approach provides dedicated resources during a compressed election timeline, preserves staff capacity for core City and elect ion-related responsibilities, and supports a consistent and legally compliant public education effort. Options for Council Consideration: Option 1: Approve an Agreement with Communications LAB for strategic communications and public education services; select the desired scope, including any à la carte services; authorize an NTE amount based on the selected scope; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Page 448 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 Option 2: Approve an Agreement with TeamCivX for strategic communications and public education services; select the desired scope, including mailings, digital media, collateral, and other services; authorize an NTE amount based on the selected scope; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Option 3: Direct staff to modify the scope of services with either consultant and establish an NTE amount consistent with Council's selected scope. Option 4: Decline to approve an Agreement and provide alternative direction to staff. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact will depend on the consultant and scope of services selected by City Council. Communications LAB's base proposal is $28,000, with additional services available à la carte. With one voter mailing, the estimated total is approximately $34,000 – $37,500; with two mailings, approximately $40,000 –$47,000, before other optional services. TeamCivX proposes a $20,000 consulting fee, plus approximately $10,75 0 per voter mailing, approximately $5,000 in recommended digital media and collateral, and reimbursable expenses. The final agreement will establish an NTE amount based on the scope of services selected by Council. Funding for the NTE will be provided through General Funds appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Mid-Year Budget Adjustment. Agreement Request Agreement Request Amount FY 2026-27 Budget Dept. Account Total Contract Amount Consulting Agreement $50,000 001-1214-4322 $TBD Attachments: 1. TeamCivX Proposal 2. Communications LAB Proposal 3. Sample PSA Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 449 of 620 PROPOSAL FOR REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATION CONSULTING SERVICES July 2026 Prepared by: Page 450 of 620 2 TeamCivX.com Sara Russo Senior Management Analyst City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Dear Ms. Russo: On behalf of TeamCivX, I appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal to help the City of Hermosa Beach provide impartial informational communication to local residents related to your proposed sales tax measure. Our firm is proud of our established track record of successful revenue measures in the South Bay, including recent successful sales tax measures for the cities of Manhattan Beach and Torrance as well as successful bond and parcel tax measures for Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, all within the last four years. The partners at TeamCivX are seasoned and experienced strategy and communications consultants with unmatched experience evaluating the feasibility of local funding measures, designing measures for the ballot that align with community priorities, and implementing informational communication efforts to raise awareness of funding needs and a potential ballot measure. TeamCivX is uniquely positioned to support the City of Hermosa Beach in this effort for the following reasons: • Unmatched Experience and Success in the South Bay. Over the past 20 years, I have served as a consultant to many public agencies in the South Bay region, including City of Manhattan Beach, City of Torrance, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Redondo Beach Unified School District, and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. This work has resulted in successful sales tax measures, charter amendments, storm drain fees, school bonds, and parcel tax measures. • Unmatched City Tax Measure Experience. For over two decades, the partners at TeamCivX have been the go-to consultants for public agencies seeking to pass a revenue measure. We have passed over 100 city tax measures in a diverse set of cities throughout our home state of California. We maintain a success rate of over 90% and our experience includes sales taxes, utility taxes (UUTs), hotel taxes (TOTs), business license taxes, (BLTs) property transfer taxes, parcel taxes, general obligation bonds, vacancy taxes, assessments and fees. • Experience Navigating Challenging Environments. A revenue measure proposal is impacted by many factors far beyond our control, including the state of economy, political division, the public’s trust in government and other factors. We’ve helped our clients navigate economic downturns, partisan division, controversy, and other challenges to achieve success. We believe in the civic process and work hard to bring people together to build stronger communities. • Multimedia Communications Experts. Part of our job is to help you get your message to the right people so that we build public awareness of your funding needs and proposed measure. People receive their information in many different ways these days. We are experts in traditional communication methods including direct mail and earned media. We are also experts in digital media, including utilizing social media, digital advertising, and video. Page 451 of 620 3 TeamCivX.com • Capacity to Serve You. TeamCivX’s seasoned partners and well-trained staff have both the knowledge and the capacity to serve your needs throughout the revenue measure process. I will personally lead your project and be your primary point of contact. I will be supported by one of our experienced Client Service Managers who will help manage project logistics to ensure the plans I develop are executed on time, on budget, and with precision. The remainder of this proposal provides more information about our experience, approach and scope of services, our proposed fees, and my résumé. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 415-810-8053 or at cheath@teamcivx.com. Thank you, Charles Heath Partner, TeamCivX Page 452 of 620 4 FIRM PROFILE TeamCivX.com About TeamCivX TeamCivX is a Limited Liability Company managed by its five founding partners: Charles Heath, Jared Boigon, Barry Barnes, Joy Kummer, and Jeremy Hauser. While TeamCivX is a relatively new venture formed in early 2023 by the former partners and staff at TBWBH Props & Measures, we are a team of seasoned professionals who collectively bring over a century of experience developing and passing bond and tax measures in California. Individually we each bring between 10 and 25 years of experience and all of us have worked together for over a decade. We are proud to be California’s leading strategy and communications consultants with unmatched experience evaluating the feasibility of local funding measures, designing measures for the ballot that align with community priorities, and implementing informational communication efforts to raise awareness of your needs and a potential ballot measure. The partners at TeamCivX are frequent presenters and expert panelists for the League of Cities and other similar organizations representing California municipalities and public agencies. Each of our projects is led by one of the firm’s partners with decades of experience on local revenue measures. Each of our projects is also supported by one of our experienced and well-trained Client Service Managers. The staff role on our projects is limited to logistical coordination to ensure that the strategies, plans and messaging developed by the lead partner are executed on time, on budget and with precision. In addition to partners and staff, TeamCivX has a well-developed network of contract graphic designers, videographers, photographers, printers, mailhouses, ad buyers, and other professional resources that will be utilized as needed to execute planned strategies. Page 453 of 620 5 TeamCivX.com Informational Outreach and Awareness Building Given that True North Research’s recent polling in Hermosa Beach shows a viable path forward for a sales tax measure, our next step will be to develop and implement an informational communications plan to raise awareness of your funding needs, while also introducing your proposed measure and providing opportunities for community input. While public agencies are legally prohibited from advocating for the passage of a ballot measure, you can educate and inform your community about your needs and plans. To build community awareness, TeamCivX will work with you to implement an informational communications effort that will include the following components: • Developing informational messaging and fact sheets to be distributed in the community • Providing talking points, frequently asked questions, and a message training to city leaders who will be interfacing with the public on this issue • Providing content related to your funding needs and proposed measure to be added to your website, used in social media, included in email updates, and newsletters • Preparing PowerPoint presentations for public and community meetings • Writing, designing, and producing mailings and advertising to inform local residents • Developing strategies and plans to inform influential groups and local opinion leaders including elected leaders, business leaders, faith community leaders, taxpayer groups, and others We will write all copy, handle the graphic design, coordinate printing and mailing, and handle any ad buys as needed. We will just need for city staff to review content and designs and make sure the information is accurate and has the right feel for your community. Developing a Measure and Qualifying for the Ballot While we are developing and implementing your informational outreach effort, we will help you develop your measure for the ballot so that it is closely aligned with the community’s priorities and sensitivities. We will work with your City Attorney and city staff to accomplish this work, including: • Working with legal counsel to develop and refine the 75-word ballot question • Working with legal counsel to develop and refine the resolution, ordinance, and all language that will appear in the ballot pamphlet mailed to voters • Working with the City Clerk and LA County Registrar of Voters to ensure your measure qualifies for the ballot With these steps complete, your measure will be on the ballot. Since public agencies cannot use public resources to advocate for ballot measures, an independent campaign committee would have to form for any advocacy efforts in support of the measure. TeamCivX provides campaign consulting services to independent campaign committees but those services are not part of this proposal since the campaign must be led by an independent group. SCOPE OF SERVICES Page 454 of 620 6 TeamCivX.com Following is a sample timeline showing how we might approach an informational outreach effort during the period for permissible publicly funded communications prior to a revenue measure election. A detailed work plan would be developed and refined based on consultation with city staff once we are formally engaged on the project. July • TeamCivX (TCX) drafts informational messaging toolkit: • Fact sheet • Talking points • FAQ • Web content • Social media content • Informational mailer • City staff and City Attorney provide feedback on messaging toolkit • TCX works with City Attorney and staff to draft the election resolution and sales tax ordinance, including the 75-word ballot question • City staff creates dedicated webpage for sales tax measure using TCX-provided content • TCX advises on targeted outreach to key groups and opinion leaders • July 28 Council Meeting: Council adopts election resolution and sales tax ordinance • TCX sends first informational mailer to all registered voter households August • August 7: Deadline to qualify for November ballot • TCX prepares second informational mailer and updated social media content • City staff and City Attorney provide feedback and approval on second informational mailer • City staff posts updated social media content • TCX sends the second informational mailer Ballots Mailed to Voters: October 5, 2026 Election Day: November 3, 2026 SAMPLE TIMELINE Page 455 of 620 7 TeamCivX.com CONSULTANT RÉSUMÉ CHARLES HEATH, Founding Partner at TeamCivX Over more than 20 years as a strategy and communications consultant, Charles has guided more than 100 ballot measures to victory. With a background in various political projects, Charles has spent the last decade with a strict focus on working with public agencies to design revenue measures for the ballot and execute strategic public information efforts to position his clients for success. Once a measure is on the ballot, Charles works with advocacy campaign committees to run efficient and effective campaigns to achieve voter approval for ballot measures. Charles has led campaigns in all parts of California — from large urban environments like Oakland, San Jose and Los Angeles to suburban environments like Marin, Riverside and Orange County to rural and agricultural communities like Plumas County, Truckee and Stanislaus County. Before his career in public finance campaigns, Charles worked as a policy analyst for a public policy think tank, as an aide in the California Legislature and as a reporter for a local newspaper. Prior to co-founding TeamCivX, Charles was a partner and Vice President at two leading consulting firms. Charles is a graduate of the University of California at Davis with degrees in Political Science and English, and he earned a Master’s Degree from the London School of Economics. Charles grew up in Orange County and now lives in the Bay Area with his wife Eva, his son Alexander and his daughter Lillian. DUSTIN SHEETS, Senior Client Services Manager Dustin is an experienced political strategist with a proven track record of developing and leading successful ballot measures across California for a diverse range of clients, including cities, school districts, community colleges, libraries, and other public agencies. Known for his strong work ethic, patience, and personalized approach to each client, Dustin has earned a reputation as a dedicated professional committed to delivering impactful results. Prior to his time with TeamCivX, Dustin served on Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign in Iowa and North Carolina, as well as a key leadership role in Former President Biden’s Get Out The Vote operation in New Hampshire. Now based in Los Angeles, Dustin is passionate about exploring the natural beauty of Southern California during his downtime, finding inspiration in the region’s diverse landscapes. Page 456 of 620 8 JORDAN VISOLA, Director of Creative Operations As the Director of Creative Operations for TeamCivX, Jordan is the thread that ties together the design team and the political consultants. She brings 20+ years of experience both as a project manager and graphic designer. This versatile and unique set of skills is driven by her passion for both organization and creativity. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, she manages our robust team of designers and creative operations. Jordan is a San José State University design graduate living in the greater San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and twin sons. She enjoys the California coast, mid-century modern design, and gardening. TeamCivX.comPage 457 of 620 9 TeamCivX.com FEES AND BUDGET Consulting Fees As is the standard in our industry, TeamCivX contracts on a fixed fee basis during the period of our engagement. For Hermosa Beach, our consulting fee would be a flat fee of $20,000. Standard reimbursable business expenses for travel to meetings and other out-of-pocket costs would be billed along with our fees. Communications Budget We will also need a budget for printing and production of informational materials. The cost to print and mail an informational brochure to the approximately 8,110 registered voter households in Hermosa Beach is $10,750 per mailing, assuming bulk postage rates. For budgeting, most public agencies send one to two mailings during the ballot measure planning process. We also recommend establishing a budget of approximately $5,000 for digital media and other collateral. Page 458 of 620 10 City of Torrance Aram Chaparyan City Manager (310) 488-2680 achaparyan@torranceca.gov City of Manhattan Beach Steve Charelian City Councilmember/former Director of Finance (310) 802-5053 scharelian@manhattanbeach.gov Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Devin Serrano, Ph.D. Superintendent (424) 400-9807 serranod@pvpusd.net Manhattan Beach Unified School District Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent (310) 318-7345 x5943 dmurakawa@mbusd.org Redondo Beach Unified School District Nikki Wesley, Ed.D. 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Hart Union HSD The unmatched experience of TeamCivX’s five partners Page 462 of 620 701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 P: 949-215-5539 | F: 949-215-5549 Info@CommunicationsLAB.com Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach REQUEST FOR PROPOSALCONSULTANT SERVICES FOR VOTER EDUCATION SERVICES Page 463 of 620 Watch Us Sizzle Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education2 August 8, 2026 Sara Russo,Senior Management Analyst City of Hermosa Beach srusso@hermosabeach.gov Communications LAB is pleased to submit the following proposal in response to the City of Hermosa Beach’s inquiry for services in support for Sales Tax Measure Education. With the November election quickly approaching, our goal would be to move quickly to create the appropriate messages and materials required for this effort and see them distributed effectively throughout the community to educate your stakeholders as thoroughly as possible between now and election day. While we have included a draft budget to undertake the tasks we believe this effort will require, we are always happy to work with public agencies to adjust according to their needs and budget parameters. Once you have reviewed this proposal, please let us know if any such adjustments are needed to suit Hermosa Beach’s needs. Communications LAB is a full-service marketing and community outreach firm that specializes in assisting public agencies reach their key stakeholders. Our client services, which are outlined extensively on the next page, include all the experience the City is seeking to conduct a comprehensive voter education campaign, including: strategic communications, key message development, community outreach, social media management, campaign branding, graphic design, advertising, in-house video production, and community engagement. Our firm is organized as a Limited Liability Company and operates as a dba of Barrios & Associates, LLC. The firm is a certified Woman Minority-Owned Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (WMBE/MBE/SBE/ DBE), recognized at the federal, state, regional, and local level. As CEO, I am the firm’s authorized representative to enter into legally binding commitments. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this proposal, I can be reached via email at arianna@communicationslab. com or on my cell phone at 714-878-4864. Sincerely, Arianna Barrios, CEO Communications LAB 701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 O: 949.215.5539 ext. 101 | C: 714.878.4864 E: Arianna@CommunicationsLAB.com Cover Letter Page 464 of 620 Firm Profile & Team Page 465 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education4 • Advertising - Print & Digital • Animations & Explainer Videos • Branding & Marketing Campaigns • Brochures, Flyers, FAQs • Children’s & Educational Outreach Tools • Community Canvassing • Community Outreach & Engagement • Communications & Media Training • Communications: Transportation Projects • Crisis Communications Support • Copywriting & Editing • Digital Marketing Strategies • Display Tables for Community Outreach • Event Sponsorships & Partnership • Electronic/Print design & Layout • Embedded Staffing Support • Event Support & Guest Management • Graphic Design & Illustration • Government Relations • Hispanic Outreach & Media Relations • Marketing Strategy & Campaigns • Media Relations • Media Planning & Buying • Micro-Campaigns • Multi-Media & Press Events • Online Search & Ad Mktg. • Photography • Program Evaluation, Reporting & Metrics • Project Management & Meetings • Public Policy Consulting • Public Opinion Polling • Strategic Communications Planning • Social Media Content Creation • Social Media Strategy • Social Media Community Mgmt. • Special Events Management • Translation Services: Spanish • Video Production - PSAs, Social Reels • Video Production - Live Streaming • Website Design & Development • Website Management & Maintenance Services Provided “Communications LAB has been a huge part of the success of the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) for decades. You have been there every step of the way. Your deep understanding...and expansive network of organizations and individual relationships is unmatched.” Michele Miller, Chief External Affairs Officer, Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA| The Toll Roads) Page 466 of 620 Communications LAB (the dba for Barrios & Associates, LLC) is wholly owned by Arianna Barrios. The business was incorporated from a sole proprietorship consulting firm (2005 to 2013), to a limited liability company in February, 2013 at which time Ms. Barrios assumed the title of chief executive officer (CEO). In April of that year, Barrios & Associates, LLC acquired the Media Relations and Public Outreach portfolio of Faubel Public Affairs. The acquisition increased the total number of employees to six including Brian Lochrie, Barrios’ husband, who serves as the firm’s president. Together, Lochrie and Barrios form the “L” and “B” of Communications LAB, and have continued to grow the boutique agency. In August 2017 the firm acquired Thomas Communication Group (TCG) and today, the growing agency includes 20 full- and part-time team members across two offices in Orange and Pasadena, CA. As a woman- and minority-owned business, Communications LAB maintains federal, state, and regional certification as an SBE/DBE/WBE/MBE/WOSB. For more information about our agency, visit www.CommunicationsLAB.com Prepared by: Communications LAB 5 Firm & Team Experience Communications LAB - OC 701 E Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 P: 949-215-5539 Communications LAB - LA 1055 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 P: 626-788-6553 Arianna Barrios, CEO O: 949-215-5539 ext. 101 C: 714-878-4864 E: Arianna@CommunicationsLAB.com Certifications • Women-Owned Business Enterprise • Minority-Owned Business Enterprise • Small & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise • California DGS / DIR CertifiedLOCATIONS &LEADERSHIPPage 467 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education6 Arianna Barrios 701 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 949-215-5539 ext. 101 arianna@communicationslab.com Summary Exceptional performance in identifying market/business opportunities and creating programs, promotions, and relationships to outpace the competition. Strong technology experience with team building qualifications. Award- winning video producer, web designer, and public policy consultant. Elected Office Rancho Santiago Community College District, Trustee Area 7 Term: 2011-2020 City of Orange Councilmember, District 1 Term: 2020 - Present Education Bachelor of Arts, Communications Emphasis: Public Relations Minor: Political Science California State University, Fullerton Areas of Expertise Project Management Strategic Communications Media Training Marketing Communications Strategic Messaging Graphic Design and New Media Website Production Public Policy Government Relations CEO, Communications LAB Orange, CA 2013-Present • Small business owner / operator overseeing a team of highly skilled communications and government affairs professionals. • Specializing in public works, infrastructure and transportation projects • Develop community outreach strategies and public participation opportunities for public comment during CEQA/NEPA processes. • Provide strategic consultation and award-winning services to clients across the Southern California region. • Clients Under Management (partial list): Orange County Transportation Authority, Transportation Corridor Agency, East Orange County Water District, Orange Unified School District, William Lyon Homes, LA Metro, Southern California Edison, City of Anaheim, Lumitron Technologies, OC Tax, OC Forum, South Orange County Economic Coalition, Cigna Health Care, Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), Santa Margarita Water District, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Marketing & Communications Consultant, Barrios & Associates Orange, CA 2008-13 • Consulting and advising candidates, elected officials, and municipalities on public policy, community outreach, and voter communications • Developing and implementing social media networks, including Blog, Facebook, and Twitter for community and voter outreach • Developed successful online tactical plans and social media networks for several Orange County businesses and public figures including OC Supervisor Todd Spitzer; Orange Mayor Cavecche; • Partnered on development and implementation of major theme park’s media events, and partners for national premiere • Development of online, interactive promotions and Fortune 500 corporate outreach strategies Marketing Director, Taylor Woodrow Homes / Taylor Morrison Irvine, CA 2005-2008 • Developed partnership with the Disneyland Resort for the Innoventions Dream Home Project and managed project from construction to launch. • Proactively developed viable marketing, public relations, and business strategies to increase product awareness. • Successfully opened new markets and implemented company’s online Internet podcasting, penetrating a larger and more diversified customer base, and reducing advertising costs by 20%. • Managed internal and external communications, and identifed media opportunities for senior management Resume: Arianna Barrios Page 468 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 7 Justin Glover 1055 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91101 626-788-6553 justin@communicationslab.com Summary Justin is an experienced public affairs professional. Since 2011, he’s worked with numerous public agencies and private firms in Southern California to deliver messages to residents and stakeholders. Justin also spent nearly five years as a spokesperson for insurance giant State Farm. Before that, he worked for a statewide-elected cabinet member in Florida. Education Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Public Relations Society of America/ Universal Accreditation Board, 2012 Bachelor of Arts, English Literature Florida State University, FL Areas of Expertise Project Management Communications Strategy Public Outreach Programs • Transportation • Water Writing and editing Public policy advocacy Crisis Communications Vice President, Public Affairs Communications LAB Pasadena, CA 2011-Present • Provided project managment for public outreach for the following transportation-related projects: · OCTA/Caltrans South County Improvements project to add capacity to I-5 freeway (enviromental and construction phases) · OCTA/Caltrans I-5 El Toro Interchange project · OCTA/Caltrans SR-57 project to add capacity to SR-57 · LA Metro West Santa Ana Branch/Southeast Gatelway line adding light rail from LA Union Station to Artesia with project focus on DTLA · LA Metro Vermont Transit Corridor project adding bus rapid transit along Vermont Ave., the city’s busiest transit corridor. · Orange County Stormwater Program, various water districts and regional power and water infrastructure companies and well as private real estate developers seeking project approval. • To support public outreach projects, managed the development of collaterals including press releases, op-eds, social media editorial calendars and strategies, print mailers, advertisements, videos, photography, etc. • Provided event support at public meetings, luncheons, programs and fundraisers. • Managed staff including account executives, graphic designers, web designers, account coordinators and interns. Public Affairs Specialist/Spokesperson, State Farm Insurance Tallahassee and Winter Haven, Florida 2006-2011 • Served as media contact for crisis communications in the state capital, managing relationships with dozens of print, radio, TV and online reporters across Florida. • Served as a representative of the company in the halls of Tallahassee, Florida’s state capital. Supported direct lobbying efforts and rallied grassroots behind the company’s legislative agenda. • Advised senior-level executives on internal and external communications. Communication Coordinator/Spokesperson Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Tallahassee, Florida 2004-2006 Public Information Specialist Chief Financial Officer’s Office Tallahassee, Florida 2001-2004 Resume: Justin Glover, APR Page 469 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education8 Diego Teran 701 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 949-215-5539 ext. 109 diego@communicationslab.com Summary Diego Teran brings more than fifteen years of experience in translation projects in entertainment, legal, and consumer products. During his career he has coordinated award- winning television advertising campaigns, conducted primary brand research and managed contests for Latino outreach. Diego is fluent in four languages, holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a certified legal translator in Spanish. Education Master of Business Administration Cal State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Florida International University, FL Associate of Arts, Fine Arts Long Beach City College, CA Certificate of Legal Interpretation (Spanish), So. California School of Interpretation, Santa Fe Springs Mobilization Spokesperson - Bilingual Areas of Expertise Translation Interpretation Multicultural Outreach Multicultural Marketing & Advertising Public Outreach Campaigns Hispanic Media Relations Focus Group Facilitation Grassroots Sr. Account Manager, Public Affairs Communications LAB Orange, CA 2016-Present • Manage multicultural campaigns in Spanish for Southern California Edison (SCE) and CalOptima. • Managed SCE campaign that highlighted statewide Hispanic recipients of $40,000 college scholarship on print, radio, T.V. and social media. • Earned Protos Award in multicultural campaign category • Earned Bravo National Award for Public Education campaign of the year from the Hispanic Publica Relations Association • Promote events that engage Hispanic population participation for CalOptima. • Manage voice-overs and media production as needed for CalOptima’s website and video assets. • Facilitate focus groups for member needs assessment project for CalOptima. Interpreter/Translator , Law Offices of Juan Laguna, Esq. and LRA Interpreters Santa Ana, CA 2014-Present • Interpret/translate legal documents for immigration proceedings and asylum seekers. • Conduct simultaneous interpretation for Spanish-speaking defendants at deposition preparations. Communication Specialist, The Walt Disney Company Anaheim, CA 2012 – 2014 • Craft and execute communication plans that included video production, collateral production and editorial for Toys for Tots and Disney VoluntEARS Community Fund internal campaigns. Toys for Tots campaign had a 30 percent increase in toy collection compared to previous year. • Develop editorial content for The Disneyland Resort Line biweekly publication for an audience of 20,000 readers. • Write and publish headlines for Disney Parks and Resorts intranet, with continuous monitoring of metrics to adapt and modify topics. • Edit content and populate daily operational publication for Disneyland Resort managers. Spanish Translator, The Walt Disney Company Anaheim, CA 2006 – 2012 Resume: Diego Teran Page 470 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 9 Resume: Max Lochrie Max Lochrie 701 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 949-215-5539 max@communicationslab.com Summary UCLA Alumni with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Music History and Industry program which has equipped Max with the skills to execute a wide variety of creative positions with the utmost proficiency. Max’s objective is to provide efficient creative insight to client website projects applying his technical skills to the delivery of strong, brand cohesive websites. Education Bachelor of Arts, 2023 Music Industry & History UCLA Associate of Arts, 2021 Jazz Performance Los Angeles City College Areas of Expertise Logic Pro X Ableton Live Pro Tools Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Premiere Wix Design Studio Web Platform 6+ Years of Jazz Guitar 4+ Years of Classical Guitar Awards & Service Record Herb Alpert Scholarship UCLA 2021 Marrion Suovanen Classical Guitar Award LACC 2019 BSA Eagle Scout Award - 2017 Web Developer Communications LAB Orange, CA January 2023 - Present • Currently working as a website developer and designer for top tier makreting & outreach firm • Responsible for designing and launching several websites including SaveOCHorses.Com, NOCpublicsafety.com, and OCHopecenter.org. • Provides client guidance on technical and stylistic web interfaces with quick and efficient project turnaround times, • Strong programming and design principals. Audio Engineer Playground Studios January 2024 – Present • Audio engineer and studio assistant for Grammy-award nominated producer, Jeff Gitty. • Assisted on sessions with variety of recording artists including Syd the Kid, Babyface, The Monsters & Strangerz, Theron Thomas • Duties include setting up the studio for live performances, quantizing audio, tracking vocals, managing the patch bay and outboard gear, and interfacing with artists, songwriters, and producers. Assistant to General Manager The Lodge Room 2022 - 2023 • Assist the General Manager in the preparation and oversight of the 500-person capacity venue located in Highland Park Los Angeles • Assist in a wide variety of venue technical operations including sound and lighting set up, general production, security and ticketing check-ing, conducting research and writing band briefs. • Manage VIP hospitality, set-up green rooms for artists and special guests. Music Studio Consultant UCLA Res Life 2022 - 2023 • Assisted in day-to-day studio operations, including setting up workstations, sourcing equipment, providing guidance to students interested in recording at the University facilities. • Coordinated and planned events such as the Res Life concerts on the Hill series, and DAW workshops. • Coordinated logistics such as scheduling, tech troubleshooting, and front desk work. Page 471 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education10 Nadiia Ohorodnyk 701 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 949-215-5539 ext. 107 nadiia@communciationslab.com Summary Nadiia Ohorodnyk is an innovative Senior Graphic Designer with over 5 years of experience creating impactful visual solutions that enhance brand engagement and business growth. She specializes in brand identity, packaging, printing, social media, and web design, translating client visions into compelling designs across digital and print media. Known for efficiently managing multiple projects, Nadiia consistently delivers high-quality work on time and within budget. Education Bachelor of Journalism & Arts: Taurida National University (Ukraine, Kyiv) Certificates in Graphic & Web Design Areas of Expertise Branding Printing Design Digital Design Packaging Design UI Design Photography Email Marketing Design Tactics & Skills Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Figma Webflow Wix Wordpress Klaviyo Hubspot Senior Graphic Designer, Communications LAB Orange, CA 2024-Present • Branding and Packaging: Develop branding solutions and packaging designs that communicate brand values and enhance product visibility. • Digital Assets: Create engaging digital assets, including social media graphics and promotional materials, ensuring consistency across platforms. • Print Materials: Design high-quality print materials, such as brochures and banners, with a focus on detail and visual impact. • Web Design: Design user-friendly website layouts to enhance user experience (UX) and improve engagement and conversion rates. • Logo Development: Craft unique logos and brand identities that resonate with target audiences through effective typography and color use. • Photo Editing: Execute photo editing and retouching to create polished visuals that align with branding guidelines. Graphic & Web Designer, Preventous Cosmetic Medicine Calgary, AB 2023-2024 • Spearheaded the creation and implementation of the clinic’s visual branding strategy, ensuring consistency across all touch points, including social media, web, and print designs. • Designed and maintained WordPress websites, enhancing UX/UI to improve patient engagement and conversion rates. • Developed and executed email marketing campaigns using Klaviyo, driving a 25% increase in open rates and a 15% increase in click- through rates. • Regularly updated and optimized visual content for the clinic’s digital platforms, resulting in a 30% increase in online consultations. Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager, TRE-X Agency Kyiv, Ukraine 2021-2023 • Created and executed visually compelling campaigns across various platforms, including digital ads and social media graphics, resulting in a 150% increase in audience engagement. • Developed unique brand identities for clients, focusing on logo design, typography, and color palettes that resonate with target audiences and reflect brand values. • Designed promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and banners, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing representation of the brand. • Analyzed campaign performance metrics to refine designs and strategies, leading to a 20% improvement in ROI for digital advertising efforts. Resume: Nadiia Ohorodnyk Page 472 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 11 Resume: Brooke Dailey Brooke Dailey 701 E Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 530-414-4317 brooked@communicationslab.com Summary Brooke is a driven communications professional with experience supporting public affairs campaigns, community engagement, and strategic communications initiatives. She is passionate about creating clear, impactful messaging that informs communities, encourages public participation, and strengthens relationships between organizations and their stakeholders. Her strengths include content development, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and project coordination. Education Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Minor, Political Science Chapman University Areas of Expertise Content Development Project Coordination Short- and Long-Form Copywriting Community Outreach Microsoft Office Canva Meta Business Suite Adobe Acrobat Asana Affiliations Delta Delta Delta, Chapman University Order of Omega, Chapman University Celebrity Talent Acquisitions Intern The Celebrity Link May 2025 - August 2025 Supported celebrity and influencer talent acquisition through industry research, trend tracking, and talent submissions for brand campaigns Collaborated on campaign strategy and brand messaging across TV, film, commercial, and influencer partnerships Supported social media efforts to reach and engage potential brand clients through targeted, trend-driven content Worked in a fast-paced environment requiring strong organization, research, and communication skills Public Affairs Intern Communications LAB February 2026 - June 2026 Supported public affairs campaigns through content development, stakeholder communications, and community engagement initiatives Assisted with strategic messaging and digital content creation to engage community audiences Coordinated event logistics and communications to ensure successful execution and effective community engagement Public Affairs Account Executive Communications LAB June 2026 - Present Provides account management support for public affairs clients, including government agencies, with a focus on strategic communications and community engagement Develops and executes content, messaging, and digital communication strategies, including social media, email, and newsletter campaigns Supports public outreach initiatives and event execution through coordination, planning, and on-site logistics Delivers cross-functional support across community engagement, media relations, and administrative needs Page 473 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education12 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CASE STUDY W KATELLA AVE S HARBOR BLVDS CLEMENTINE STIN T E R S T A T E 5 W BALL RD S WALNUT STDISNEYLAND DRIVEMAGIC WAY DISNEY WAY DISNEYLAND EXISTINGPARKING EXISTINGPARKING EXISTING BACKSTAGE & PARKING EXISTINGOFFICE& PARKING DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE DOWNTOWNDISNEY DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIANHOTEL & SPA DISNEY’S PARADISE PIER HOTEL DISNEYLAND HOTEL POSSIBLE NEW PARKING Disney’s Newest Lands & Adventures Legend Guests who visit Tokyo DisneySea will soon be able to visit Arendelle, the home of Elsa and Anna, and explore this ‘Frozen’ land filled with a thrilling boat adventure as well as a restaurant set inside a castle. Currently under construction at Shanghai Disneyland, guests will be invited to experience the mammalian metropolis of Zootopia “where anyone can be anything,” with a new major attraction that will seamlessly blend Disney storytelling and state-of-the-art technology to bring this fan-favorite movie and its characters to life. Frozen We want to bring more Disney investment to Anaheim. However, this simply isn’t possible under current inflexible planning restrictions unless we remove and replace treasured rides and attractions in our Parks today. Without updates, new Disney experiences and placemaking, created from our beloved stories, will likely never find their way to the Disneyland Resort as they have to other Parks throughout the world. With DisneylandForward and more flexibility within our existing properties, new lands and adventures like those underway at Tokyo DisneySea and Shanghai Disneyland could inspire new experiences here. Disney is creating exciting experiences from its vast and ever- growing library of characters and stories that are setting a new standard in entertainment at its destinations around the world. In order for Disneyland Resort to continue to be a company and industry leader in first-of-a-kind experiences, immersive attractions, lands, and entertainment, an update is needed to our 1990s development approvals. That’s why we are embarking on DisneylandForward, a public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update our development approvals to meet the current and future demands in entertainment. Disney is not seeking any public funding for DisneylandForward, nor are we seeking additional square footage or hotel rooms beyond what is currently approved and allowed. Rather, we are simply working with the city and community to update our existing approvals to allow for integrated development to be located and built throughout Disney properties. We are at the very early stages of this effort with the city, and this multi-year process will include many opportunities for public involvement. Zootopia Setting the Stage for Disney to Invest for Years to Come Imagine the Possibilities Parking and Transportation Expansion Hotel Theme Park Experience Retail, Dining and Entertainment Additional Uses Disneyland Expansion Disney California Adventure Expansion Existing Disneyland Disney California Adventure Downtown Disney Possible Immersive Theme Park Could include hotel, retail, dining and entertainment A New Kind of Disney Entertainment Destination Could include theme park, hotel, retail, dining and entertainment To see even more possibilities, visit...DisneylandForward.com All renderings and maps are for illustrative purposes only. In late 2021, Communications LAB was tapped to work with the Disneyland Resort to manage the Community Outreach, Entitlement pathway for their ambitious 30-year vision: DisneylandForward. The Resort is seeking to update their current entitlements, originally approved 20 years ago, and amend their go-forward plan to better meet the Resort area’s needs and that of residents. As part of this engagement, Communications LAB is managing community outreach efforts, stakeholder engagement, third- party support groups, speakers bureau, project collateral and digital outreach efforts including social media. The Comm LAB team is undertaking community coffees and door-to-door canvassing true to its hands on, boots on the ground style. Expected to take two years, the project must carefully adhere to Disney’s marketing and branding styles and meet extensive legal review. Communications LAB is focused on assisting this iconic national destination navigate the public CEQA process through final approvals with the Anaheim City Council in 2024. STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH &STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS Disneyland Forward Entitlement Initiative Disneyland Resort Services Provided • Campaign Management • Event Management • Video Production • Digital Marketing • Social Media Strategy & Content • Translation & Interpretation • Graphic Design • Community Canvasing • Brand Development • Email Marketing • Database Management • Public Affairs Management • Public Meeting Management Page 474 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 13 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CASE STUDY 1 BRAND IDENTITY STYLE GUIDE APPROVED VARIATIONS This approved logo variation should be used whenever the DisneylandForward logo needs to be contained within a condensed space or vertically aligned area. To be used as an icon or decorative element in graphics when full DisneylandForward brand recognition has already been previously established. ABOUT DisneylandForward DisneylandForward is a multiyear public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update existing development approvals that will allow Disney to meaningfully invest in Anaheim for years to come and meet the future demands in entertainment. PRIMARY LOGO This is the primary and preferred format of the DisneylandForward logo, to be used in all applications and on white/light colored backgrounds whenever circumstances allow. Whenever collateral is created for the DisneylandForward brand, be it electronic or print, the Disneyland Resort logo must also be present somewhere within the layout. or DisneylandForward is a multiyear public planning effort with the City of Anaheim to update existing development approvals that will allow Disney to meaningfully invest in Anaheim for years to come and meet the future demands in entertainment. We want to bring more Disney investment to Anaheim. However, this simply isn’t possible under current inflexible planning restrictions unless we remove and replace treasured rides and attractions in our Parks today. Without updates, new Disney experiences and placemaking, created from our beloved stories, will likely never find their way to the Disneyland Resort as they have to other parks throughout the world. We want to bring more Disney investment to Anaheim. However, this simply isn’t possible under current inflexible planning restrictions unless we remove and replace treasured rides and attractions in our Parks today. Without updates, new Disney experiences and placemaking, created from our beloved stories, will likely never find their way to the Disneyland Resort as they have to other parks throughout the world. Zootopia, Where We Celebrate Our Differences Work begins on ToonTown Are you ready for your next adventure? Joining hands as strong city partners Disney’s Newest Adventure Construction Update! Get Ready to Make Some Magic Learn more Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat ut wisi enim ad minim. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat ut wisi enim ad minim. Arround the Community Learn more Learn more Learn more Learn more disneylandforward.com @DisneylandForward You are receiving this email because you signed up to DisneyForward Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Your California Privacy Rights | Children's Online Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads | Do Not Sell My Personal Information © Disney, All Rights Reserved Page 475 of 620 Since 2021, Communications LAB has been the Agency of Record for the countywide emergency preparedness initiative (Ready OC) and the local iteration of the national See Something, Say Something program under the title of SafeOC. Overseen by the City of Santa Ana/Anaheim Urban Area Initiative (UASI) and funded by a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, our firm was selected to work in partnership with the Santa Ana Police Department to manage public awareness campaigns to help residents prepare for emergencies and protect themselves from local extremism. Over the last several years of our engagement, the firm has rebranded the initiatives so that they work seamlessly together and become more recognizable to the large and diverse audiences they serve. Over the years, Communications LAB has built strong partnerships, new website, developed strong social media presence across multiple platforms, created extensive video libraries, crafted unique microcampaigns, and garnered awards for the strength of the work we have done together. In addition, we have expanded the programs reach and pushed to build awareness to new audiences across Orange County’s multiethnic communities, particularly Latino and AAPI populations with specialized outreach coordinators. These efforts have allowed the initiatives reach to continue to grow. On a final note, through our partnership with Melendez Consulting, the team has successfully achieved high-profile media attention over the 4th of July holiday, and launched extensive co-branded partnerships large-scale community events to promote guest safety at public events. Dates of Service: 2021 - Present Contract Amount: $250,000 / yr. COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCYPREPAREDNESS CAMPAIGN Jason McFall, SAPD - Homeland Security / UASI PH: (949) 274-3722 | EM: JMcfall@santa-ana.org COLLEGE READY = EMERGENCY READY 10 MUSTHAVES Quick tips to stay safe, connected, and in control. First-Aid Kit Portable Phone Charger Bottled Water Personal Medications Non-Perishable Snacks Whistle/ Pepper Spray Cash (small bills) Flashlight & Extra Batteries Emergency Contact Card Copies of ID/ Insurance VISIT READYOC.COM ! Scan the QR code to access tools, information, and resources to stay informed and prepared throughout your college journey. @ReadyOC Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education14 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CASE STUDY Page 476 of 620 March 2025 What We're Watching – Hackers for Hire - A Growing Cybersecurity Threat The rise of "hackers for hire" is reshaping the cybercrime landscape. This recent Forbes article highlights how mercenary hackers operate like contractors, infiltrating systems for a fee and turning cyberattacks into an on-demand service. Once confined to the dark web, these services have entered the mainstream, making cybercrime more prevalent than ever. Hack-for-hire groups often pose as legitimate cybersecurity firms, offering services like penetration testing and network security assessments. However, many engage in corporate espionage, data breaches, and cyber warfare—actions that threaten businesses, governments, and individuals. The growing role of AI in cybercrime and rising global unemployment among tech professionals have helped to fuel this dangerous trend. Not all hack-for-hire operations are illegal. Ethical hackers (or white-hat hackers) provide penetration testing to help companies identify and fix vulnerabilities before bad actors exploit them. However, the distinction between ethical and malicious hacking is becoming increasingly blurred. Staying vigilant and proactive is key to defending against this growing cyber threat. Remember, if you see something, say something! Learn how to report suspicious activities online by visiting our website. How to Report Cybercrimes Home Security - How to Prevent Break-Ins October 2025 Why We Prepare: Drier Conditions Expected for Upcoming SoCal Winter Season After last winter's devastating fires, there was hope for relief as a new winter season approached. However, this may not be the case. ABC 7 meteorologist Ginger Zee reported that La Niña is expected to impact Southern California, leading to drier weather over the next few months. This is particularly significant because winter is the peak season for Santa Ana winds. With Southern California’s winter forecasted to become drier and drought conditions worsening, it is crucial to begin preparation now. To prepare for the potential of windstorms, ReadyOC advises residents to secure loose items, wear masks during dust storms, and stay indoors when active windstorms occur. For more tips on how to get prepared, visit our website. Winter Preparedness Ready to React: Beware of Flash Floods Prepared by: Communications LAB 15 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CASE STUDY Page 477 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education16 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CASE STUDY Understanding & Approach Page 478 of 620 Understanding & Approach Page 479 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education18 City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Understanding the Opportunity The City of Hermosa Beach is preparing for its second attempt at securing local sales tax funding for essential city services — streets, aging infrastructure, public facilities, and public safety — this time as a one-half cent (0.5%) general sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. True North Research's April 2026 baseline survey confirms that Hermosa Beach voters hold a favorable view of the City and its services (94% rate quality of life as excellent or good) and that a majority are inclined to support a revenue measure focused on the priorities they identify: keeping streets, parks, and public facilities safe, clean, and well -maintained; paving streets and fixing potholes; and maintaining fast 911, fire, paramedic, and police response. The survey data also identifies the headwinds Communications LAB must help the City navigate: 32% of undecided/opposed voters cite concerns that funds will be mismanaged, 28% believe taxes are already too high, and a meaningful share note this would be the City's second or third attempt to raise the sales tax after prior voter rejections. These findings — combined with the survey's finding that a lower, half-cent rate converts a measurable share of "soft no" voters to support — should directly shape the messaging, creative, and outreach strategy for this campaign. Communications LAB proposes a focused, evidence-based communications and community education program built to translate the survey's baseline support into durable public understanding ahead of Election Day, while respecting the legal boundary between permi ssible City voter education and prohibited campaign advocacy (Gov. Code § 54964 and related case law). All work under this scope will be informational and educational in nature, consistent with the City's role as a public agency. Our Approach Drawing on our firm's experience guiding more than a dozen Southern California public agencies through revenue measure communications — including transportation, water, and municipal service measures for agencies such as OCTA, SBCTA, East Orange County Wat er District, and the cities we currently serve on ongoing communications retainers — Communications LAB will build a program around four pillars: • Message discipline grounded in data: Every message, graphic, and script will trace back to a specific finding in the True North survey (e.g., the top-testing positive arguments around local control and the $220M unfunded infrastructure need), and will proactively address the leading objections voters raised (fiscal accountability, tax burden, timing). • Multi-channel community education: Coordinated digital, video, print -ready, and in-person materials ensure residents encounter consistent, accurate information about the measure regardless of where they engage with it. • Spokesperson readiness: The Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and department heads will be equipped and rehearsed to answer resident questions consistently and confidently at public meetings, in media interviews, and in one-on-one stakeholder conversations. • Efficient use of a modest budget: With a $30,000 not -to-exceed cap, every hour is allocated to the highest-leverage deliverables; optional a la carte items are provided separately so the City can scale the program if additional funding becomes available. Page 480 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Scope of Services 1. Strategic Messaging Development Communications LAB will translate the True North survey findings into a concise messaging platform for the measure, including: • A core message hierarchy (problem → solution → local control → accountability) built around the top-testing positive arguments (local control of funds, $220M in unfunded infrastructure, quality -of- life protection). • Pre-butted responses to the top four objections identified in Question 6 and the Negative Arguments testing (fiscal mismanagement concerns, “taxes are already too high,” desire for more information, prior ballot rejections). • A plain-language FAQ document addressing what the money can and cannot fund, oversight/audit provisions, and the sunset/citizen oversight structure. • Audience-specific message variants for renters vs. homeowners, longtime vs. newer residents, and business owners, informed by the subgroup breakdowns in the survey's demographic tables. 2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit Our award-winning design team will produce a cohesive visual identity and toolkit for community education materials, including: • A campaign-neutral educational “look” (colors, iconography, typography) consistent with the City's brand • A digital and print -ready fact sheet / one-pager summarizing the measure, funded services, and accountability provisions • A social media graphics library (10–12 static and short -motion assets) sized for Instagram, Facebook, and Nextdoor • An infographic translating key survey findings (e.g., 91% favor keeping streets/parks/facilities safe and well-maintained) into shareable visuals 3. Social Media Targeting & Advertising Communications LAB will manage a geo-targeted digital education campaign reaching Hermosa Beach voters across Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Nextdoor, including: • Audience targeting built from the survey's subgroup data — prioritizing persuadable segments such as voters 30–64, renters, and “not sure” respondents who showed the largest movement between the Initial and Interim Ballot Tests • Content calendar and post scheduling aligned to key milestones (Council votes, ballot certification, early voting, Election Day) • Paid social ad campaign setup, creative rotation, and performance optimization (reach, engagement, click-through) • Monthly reporting on impressions, engagement, and audience reach provided to City staff Page 481 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education20 City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Note: Platform advertising spend (media buy) is separate from the professional management fee shown in the budget below, consistent with standard agency practice. See the optional add-on section for recommended ad spend levels. 4. Media Relations Communications LAB will support proactive, informational media engagement, including: • Development of a media list of local and regional outlets (Easy Reader, The Beach Reporter, Daily Breeze, Spectrum News 1) • Drafting of a City-issued informational press release and media advisory announcing the measure and explaining the process • Coordination of an editorial board briefing and/or reporter background briefing with City leadership • Rapid-response support for media inquiries during the campaign period 5. Executive Leadership & City Council Training & Talking Points To ensure consistent, confident public communication, Communications LAB will conduct a facilitated training session for the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and relevant department heads, including: • A leave-behind talking points card covering the top five questions residents are most likely to ask, based directly on the survey's reasons-for-opposition data • Role-play/Q&A practice addressing the most challenging anticipated questions (fiscal management, prior ballot attempts, tax burden) • Guidance on the legal distinction between permissible informational communication and prohibited advocacy for elected officials and staff 6. Educational Videos (2 Videos Included) Communications LAB will script, produce, and edit two professionally produced educational videos: • Video 1 — “Why This Measure” (60–90 seconds): An overview explaining the City's infrastructure and service funding need, framed around the survey's top-testing arguments, for use on social media, the City website, and at public meetings. • Video 2 — “Where the Money Goes” (60–90 seconds): A visually driven explainer on accountability provisions — independent audits, citizen oversight, and local control — directly addressing the leading voter objection (fund mismanagement). • Each video will be delivered in both a short social-cut format and a slightly extended version suitable for Council chambers and community meetings. Two additional videos (for a total of up to four) can be added under the optional a la carte section below. 7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck A polished, brand-consistent slide presentation will be developed for use at community group briefings, HOA/civic association meetings, service club presentations, and other stakeholder touchpoints, incorporating key survey findings, funded service priorities, and answers to frequently asked questions. Communications LAB will provide the deck to City staff/Council members for their own use and, as needed, support delivery at a limited number of community meetings. Page 482 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 21 City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Proposed Timeline Assuming a project start in late August 2026, the following timeline positions the City for a fully deployed community education effort ahead of the November 3, 2026 election: Phase / Timing Key Activities Weeks 1–2 (Project Launch) Kickoff meeting with City staff; message platform development informed by True North survey data; brand/visual toolkit creation; media list build Weeks 3–5 Graphic design production (fact sheets, social templates, infographics); video pre- production (scripting, storyboarding); stakeholder deck development Weeks 5–8 Video filming/animation and editing; social media account setup/targeting build; executive & Council talking-points training session #1 Weeks 8–12 Paid social campaign launch and optimization; media relations outreach (op-eds, editorial board briefings, earned media pitching); stakeholder presentations begin Weeks 12–16 Sustained social advertising and community education push; second training refresh for Council/executives closer to Election Day; reporting Through November 3, 2026 Ongoing content deployment, community education touchpoints, and rapid-response messaging support through Election Day Why Communications LAB Communications LAB has guided public agencies throughout Southern California through complex, high-stakes communications programs — including revenue and infrastructure measures for the Orange County Transportation Authority, San Bernardino County Transpor tation Authority, East Orange County Water District, and multiple cities on ongoing public information retainers. Our team combines former elected-official and government-affairs experience with in-house strategic messaging, graphic design, video production, and paid media expertise — meaning the City works with a single, accountable team rather than coordinating across multiple vendors. We understand the added sensitivity of this engagement: this is Hermosa Beach's second attempt to pass a local sales tax measure, and voters have told us directly — through this survey — what gives them pause. Our approach is built to meet that skepticism head-on with clear, honest, and consistent information, delivered by trusted local voices and grounded in the data the City has already invested in collecting. Next Steps Communications LAB welcomes the opportunity to discuss this proposal with City staff and to refine the scope, sequencing, or budget allocation based on the City's priorities and Council direction. We are prepared to begin work within one week of contract execution to ensure the program is fully operational well ahead of the November 3, 2026 election. Page 483 of 620 Cost Proposal Page 484 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 23 Cost Proposal City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Cost Proposal The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not -to-exceed budget. Task Est. Hours Rate Total 1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520 2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360 3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920 4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960 5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680 6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500 7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680 8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500 9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352 Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500 NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000 This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs. It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built -in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap. City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Cost Proposal The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not -to-exceed budget. Task Est. Hours Rate Total 1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520 2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360 3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920 4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960 5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680 6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500 7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680 8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500 9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352 Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500 NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000 This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs . It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built -in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap. City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Cost Proposal The following budget reflects Communications LAB's blended hourly rate of $140 across all team members (strategy, design, video, media relations, and social media/advertising management) and is structured to remain within the City's $30,000 not -to-exceed budget. Task Est. Hours Rate Total 1. Strategic Messaging & Positioning Development 18 $140 $2,520 2. Graphic Design & Digital Toolkit 24 $140 $3,360 3. Social Media Targeting, Content & Advertising Management 28 $140 $3,920 4. Media Relations & Press Materials 14 $140 $1,960 5. Executive Leadership & City Council Talking Points Training 12 $140 $1,680 6. Educational Video Production (2 videos) 76 $140 $7,500 7. Stakeholder Presentation Deck 12 $140 $1,680 8. Project Management, Coordination & Reporting 15 $140 $1,500 9. Social Media and/or OTT Digital Advertising $3,500 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 199 $25,352 Contingency for additional advertising — — $2,500 NOT-TO-EXCEED PROJECT CAP $28,000 This budget reflects professional services fees and general digital advertising on either social media, digital, or OTT (Over The Top Streaming) advertising costs . It does not include other direct costs such as printing or postage - those supplemental costs are addressed as optional a la carte items below so the City can scale the program based on available funding. The built -in contingency provides flexibility for revisions or reallocation across tasks without exceeding a $28,000 cap. Page 485 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education24 City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Optional A La Carte Items The following services are not included in the base scope with a NTE of $28,000 but are available to expand the program's reach if desired by the City and additional budget is identified: Add-On Item Description Estimated Cost Print Advertising Design & placement support for local print (e.g., Easy Reader, Beach Reporter); print ad space billed at publication rates, direct pass-through $140/hr design (5) + placement cost (TBD by placement) Voter Mailings + Postage Direct-mail piece design, list acquisition/segmentation, printing, and postage for a single citywide mailing to likely November 2026 voters (~9,000– 11,000 households) $0.65–$0.85 per piece (design, print, postage) — est. $6,000–$9,500 per mailing Door-to-Door Canvassing / Door Drops Neighborhood walk lists, door-hanger design/printing, and canvasser staffing for targeted precinct walks $140/hr coordination + $0.35–$0.55 per door drop piece + canvasser labor (quoted upon scope) Additional Educational Videos (3rd & 4th) Same production standard as base scope (60–90 second social/web cut plus a 2–3 minute long-form version) $3,200–$3,600 per additional video Additional Paid Social/Search Ad Spend – Geotargeted within city limits. Media buy beyond baseline Comm LAB management fee (ad platform spend is separate from agency fee in all scenarios) Recommended minimum $3,000–$5,000, City-funded pass-through City of Hermosa Beach | Revenue Measure Communications Proposal Prepared by: Communications LAB Optional A La Carte Items The following services are not included in the base scope with a NTE of $28,000 but are available to expand the program's reach if desired by the City and additional budget is identified: Add-On Item Description Estimated Cost Print Advertising Design & placement support for local print (e.g., Easy Reader, Beach Reporter); print ad space billed at publication rates, direct pass-through $140/hr design (5) + placement cost (TBD by placement) Voter Mailings + Postage Direct-mail piece design, list acquisition/segmentation, printing, and postage for a single citywide mailing to likely November 2026 voters (~9,000– 11,000 households) $0.65–$0.85 per piece (design, print, postage) — est. $6,000–$9,500 per mailing Door-to-Door Canvassing / Door Drops Neighborhood walk lists, door-hanger design/printing, and canvasser staffing for targeted precinct walks $140/hr coordination + $0.35–$0.55 per door drop piece + canvasser labor (quoted upon scope) Additional Educational Videos (3rd & 4th) Same production standard as base scope (60–90 second social/web cut plus a 2–3 minute long-form version) $3,200–$3,600 per additional video Additional Paid Social/Search Ad Spend – Geotargeted within city limits. Media buy beyond baseline Comm LAB management fee (ad platform spend is separate from agency fee in all scenarios) Recommended minimum $3,000–$5,000, City-funded pass-through Page 486 of 620 APPENDIX Page 487 of 620 Prepared for: City of Hermosa Beach • Sales Tax Measure Education26 Secretary of State Certificate of Status I, SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH.D., California Secretary of State, hereby certify: The above referenced entity is active on the Secretary of State's records and is authorized to exercise all its powers, rights and privileges in California. This certificate relates to the status of the entity on the Secretary of State ’s records as of the date of this certificate and does not reflect documents that are pending review or other events that may impact status. No information is available from this office regarding the financial condition, status of licenses, if any, business activities or practices of the entity. Active Entity Name: Entity No.: Registration Date: Entity Type: 201302410206 01/24/2013 Limited Liability Company - CA Status: Formed In:CALIFORNIA BARRIOS AND ASSOCIATES, LLC IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I execute this certificate and affix the Great Seal of the State of California this day of June 25, 2025. SHIRLEY N. WEBER, PH.D. Secretary of State Certificate No.: To verify the issuance of this Certificate, use the Certificate No. above with the Secretary of State Certification Verification Search available at bbiizz fileOnline.sos.ca.gov. 341342127 Page 488 of 620 Prepared by: Communications LAB 27 Form W-9 (Rev. December 2011) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Give Form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.Print or type See Specific Instructions on page 2.Name (as shown on your income tax return) Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above Check appropriate box for federal tax classification: Individual/sole proprietor C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=partnership) ▶ Other (see instructions) ▶ Exempt payee Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) City, state, and ZIP code Requester’s name and address (optional) List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on the “Name” line to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the Part I instructions on page 3. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN on page 3. Note. If the account is in more than one name, see the chart on page 4 for guidelines on whose number to enter. Social security number –– Employer identification number – Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that: 1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me), and 2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding, and 3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below). Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions on page 4. Sign Here Signature of U.S. person ▶Date ▶ General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Purpose of Form A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) to report, for example, income paid to you, real estate transactions, mortgage interest you paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA. Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN to the person requesting it (the requester) and, when applicable, to: 1. Certify that the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued), 2. Certify that you are not subject to backup withholding, or 3. Claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. If applicable, you are also certifying that as a U.S. person, your allocable share of any partnership income from a U.S. trade or business is not subject to the withholding tax on foreign partners’ share of effectively connected income. Note. 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Page 493 of 620 701 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 P: 949-215-5539 | F: 949-215-5549 Info@CommunicationsLAB.com Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach REQUEST FOR PROPOSALCONSULTANT SERVICES FOR VOTER EDUCATION SERVICES Page 494 of 620 Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND TEAMCIVX This professional services agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of August 25, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the City of Hermosa Beach (a municipal corporation organized and operating under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254) (“City”) and TeamCivX (a limited liability company with its principal place of business at 21 Orinda Way, Suite C-191, Orinda, California 94563) (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are hereinafter sometimes referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”. RECITALS A. City is a public agency of the State of California and is in need of Consultant's professional revenue measure informational communications consulting services (“Services”); and B. Consultant is duly licensed and has the necessary qualifications to provide such Services; and C. The Parties desire by this Agreement to establish the terms for City to retain Consultant to provide the Services described herein. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: AGREEMENT 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated herein by this reference. 2. Services. Consultant shall provide City with the Services as set forth in Exhibit A (attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). The Consultant's July 2026 proposal is incorporated solely to provide additional background regarding the Services to the extent consistent with this Agreement and Exhibit A. The proposal shall not expand Page 495 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885 BBK (March 2026) Page 2 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) the City's payment obligations or require the City to purchase any optional services, printing, postage, advertising, digital media, campaign consulting, or reimbursable expenses unless expressly authorized in this Agreement or by written amendment. In the event of any conflict, this Agreement shall con trol followed by Exhibit A, and then the proposal. 3. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel identified in Exhibit A or otherwise approved by the City. a. Consultant warrants that Consultant is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant’s performance of this Agreement. Consultant further represents that no City employee will provide any services under this Agreement. b. Consultant acknowledges that the Services involve publicly funded informational communications relating to a potential ballot measure. Consultant shall ensure that all Services comply with applicable California law governing publicly funded ballot measure communications. Consultant shall not use City funds or City resources to prepare, produce, or disseminate advocacy communications supporting or opposing any ballot measure or to provide campaign consulting services under this Agreement. c. No mailer, website content, social media content, presentation, fact sheet, advertisement, video, newsletter, FAQ, talking points, or other public communication prepared pursuant to this Agreement sha ll be distributed or published unless first approved by the City's designated project manager and the City Attorney in writing. 4. Compensation. The City shall pay for the Services listed in Exhibit A. In no event shall the total amount paid for services rendered by Consultant under this Agreement exceed the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). The total compensation listed above (including all professional fees, reimbursable expenses, printing, postage, production, advertising, digital media, travel, and all other costs) is to cover all related costs for the duration of the term, and City will not pay any additional fees without prior written authorization by the City in the form of a written amendment or change order Page 496 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 3 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) executed in accordance with this Agreement. Consultant may submit invoices to City for approval. Said invoice shall be based on the total of all Consultant’s services which have been completed to City’s sole satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant’s invoice within forty- five (45) days from the date City receives said invoice. The invoice shall describe in detail the services performed and the associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be designated as “Additional Services” and shall identify the number of the authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices. 5. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until July 28, 2027, unless terminated as provided herein (“Term”). 6. Maintenance of Records. Records of Consultant’s services relating to this Agreement shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be made available to City for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient times for a period of four (4) years from the Effective Date. Books, documents, papers, accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred shall be maintained by Consultant and made available at all reasonable times during the contract period and for four (4) years from the date of final payment under the contract for inspection by City. 7. Time of Performance. Consultant shall perform its services in a prompt and timely manner and shall commence performance upon receipt of written notice from the City to proceed. Consultant shall complete the services required hereunder within Term. 8. Delays in Performance. Neither Party shall be considered in default of this Agreement for delays in performance caused by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the non-performing Party. For purposes of this Agreement, such circumstances include a Force Majeure Event. A Force Majeure Event shall mean an event that materially affects the Consultant’s performance and is one or more of the following: (a) Acts of God or other natural disasters occurring at the project site; (b) terrorism or other acts of a public enemy; (c) orders of governmental authorities (including, without limitation, unreasonable and unforeseeable delay in the issuance of permits or approvals by governmental authorities that are required for the services); and (d) pandemics, epidemics, or quarantine restrictions. “Orders of governmental authorities” includes ordinances; emergency proclamations and orders; and rules to protect the public health, welfare, and safety. Should a Force Majeure Event occur, the non-performing Party shall Page 497 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 4 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) (within a reasonable time of being prevented from performing) give written notice to the other Party describing the circumstances preventing continued performance and the efforts being made to resume performance. Delays shall not entitle Consultant to any additional compensation regardless of the Party responsible for the delay. 9. Compliance with Law. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Federal, state, and local government (including California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements). 10. Standard of Care. Consultant’s services will be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles; and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Consultant’s performance shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Scope of Services. 11. Conflicts of Interest. During the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall at all times maintain a duty of loyalty and a fiduciary duty to the City; and shall not accept payment from or employment with any person or entity which will constitute a conflict of interest with the City. 12. Assignment and Subconsultant. Consultant shall not assign, sublet, or transfer this Agreement or any rights under or interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the City (which may be withheld for any reason). Any attempt to so assign or so transfer without such consent shall be void and without legal effect and shall constitute grounds for termination. Subcontracts, if any, shall contain a provision making them subject to all provisions stipulated in this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall prevent Consultant from employing independent associates and subconsultants as Consultant may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of services hereunder. 13. Independent Consultant. Consultant is retained as an independent contractor and is not an employee of City. No employee or agent of Consultant shall become an employee of City. The work to be performed shall be in accordance with the work described in this Agreement, subject to such directions and amendments from City as herein provided. Any personnel performing the work governed by this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Co nsultant’s exclusive direction and control. Consultant shall pay all wages, salaries, and other amounts due such personnel in connection with their performance under this Agreement and as required by law. Page 498 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 5 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) Consultant shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such personnel (including but not limited to social security taxes, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance). 14. Insurance. Consultant shall not commence work for the City until it has provided evidence satisfactory to the City it has secured all insurance required under this section. In addition, Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until it has secured all insurance required under this section. a. Additional Insured. The City (its officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers) shall be named as additional insureds on Consultant’s and its subconsultants’ policies of commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance using the endorsements and forms specified herein or exact equivalents. b. Commercial General Liability (i) The Consultant shall take out and maintain (during the performance of all work under this Agreement, in amounts not less than specified herein) Commercial General (“CG”) Liability Insurance in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. (ii) Coverage for CG Liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (“ISO”) CG Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 00 01) or exact equivalent. (iii) Commercial General Liability Insurance must include coverage for the following: (1) Bodily Injury and Property Damage (2) Personal Injury/Advertising Injury (3) Premises/Operations Liability (4) Products/Completed Operations Liability (5) Aggregate Limits that Apply per Project (6) Explosion, Collapse, and Underground (UCX) exclusion deleted (7) Contractual Liability with respect to this Agreement (8) Property Damage (9) Independent Consultants Coverage Page 499 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 6 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) (iv) The policy shall contain no endorsements or provisions limiting coverage for (1) contractual liability; (2) cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another; (3) products/completed operations liability; or (4) contain any other exclusion contrary to the Agreement. (v) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status using ISO endorsement forms CG 20 10 10 01 and 20 37 10 01, or endorsements providing the exact same coverage. (vi) The general liability program may utilize either deductibles or provide coverage excess of a self-insured retention, subject to written approval by City; and provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured. c. Automobile Liability (i) At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage (including coverage for owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City). (ii) Coverage for automobile liability insurance shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability (Coverage Symbol 1, any auto). (iii) The policy shall give City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and City-designated volunteers) additional insured status. (iv) Subject to written approval by the City, the automobile liability program may utilize deductibles; provided that such deductibles shall not apply to the City as an additional insured, but not a self-insured retention. d. Workers’ Compensation/Employer’s Liability (i) Consultant certifies that he/she is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance Page 500 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 7 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) with the provisions of that code; and he/she will comply with such provisions before commencing work under this Agreement. (ii) To the extent Consultant has employees at any time during the term of this Agreement (at all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement), the Consultant shall maintain full compensation insurance for all persons employed directly by him/her to carry out the work co ntemplated under this Agreement (all in accordance with the “Workers’ Compensation and Insurance Act”, Division IV of the Labor Code of the State of California and any acts amendatory thereof, and Employer’s Liability Coverage in amounts indicated herein). Consultant shall require all subconsultants to obtain and maintain (for the period required by this Agreement) workers’ compensation coverage of the same type and limits as specified in this section. e. Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain professional liability or Errors and Omissions insurance appropriate to its profession in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City and in an amount indicated herein. This insurance shall be endorsed to include contractual liability applicable to this Agreement and shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors, or omissions of the Consultant. “Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this Agreement. The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend. f. Privacy/Network Security (Cyber). At all times during the performance of the work under this Agreement, the Consultant shall maintain privacy/network security insurance for: (1) privacy breaches; (2) system breaches; (3) denial or loss of service; and (4) the introduction, implantation, or spread of malicious software code in a form and with insurance companies acceptable to the City. g. Minimum Policy Limits Required (i) The following insurance limits are required: Combined Single Limit Page 501 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 8 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence Professional Liability $1,000,000 per claim and aggregate (errors and omissions) Cyber Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate (ii) Defense costs shall be payable in addition to the limits. (iii) Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement; or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided to the Parties required to be named as Additional Insured. 15. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel reasonably approved by the City), indemnify, and hold the City (its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, and authorized volunteers) free and harmless from any and all claims (demands, causes of action, suits, actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, liability, judgments, awards, decrees, settlements, loss, damage or injury of any kind in law or equity to property or persons including wrongful death (“Claims”)) in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any alleged acts (errors, omissions, or willful misconduct) of Consultant (its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants, or agents) in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the Project, or this Agreement (including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees, attorneys’ fees, and other related costs and expenses). This indemnification clause excludes Claims arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the City (the City Council and its members, employees, or authorized volunteers). Consultant’s indemnification Page 502 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 9 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) obligation shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. 16. California Labor Code Requirements. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. (as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.) ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws if applicable. Consultant shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City (its elected officials, officers, employees, and agents) free and harmless from any claims (liabilities, costs, penalties, or interest) arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws. It shall be mandatory upon the Consultant and all subcontractors to comply with all California Labor Code provisions which include but are not limited to prevailing wages (Labor Code Sections 1771, 1774 and 1775), employment of apprentices (Labor Code Section 1777.5), certified payroll records (Labor Code Sections 1771.4 and 1776), hours of labor (Labor Code Sections 1813 and 1815), and debarment of contractors and subcontractors (Labor Code Section 1777.1). The requirement to submit certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Section 1771.4. 17. Verification of Employment Eligibility. By executing this Agreement, Consultant verifies that it fully complies with all requirements and restrictions of state and Federal law respecting the employment of undocumented aliens (including but not limited to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as may be amended, and shall require all subconsultants and sub-subconsultants to comply with the same. 18. Laws and Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any action is brought to interpret or enforce any term of this Agreement, the action shall be brought in a state or Federal court situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. 19. Termination or Abandonment. The City has the right to terminate or abandon any portion or all of the work under this Agreement by giving ten (10) calendar days’ written notice to Consultant. In such event, City shall be immediately given title and possession to all original field notes, drawings and specifications, written reports, and Page 503 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 10 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) other documents produced or developed for that portion of the work completed and/or being abandoned. The City shall pay Consultant the reasonable value of services rendered for any portion of the work completed prior to termination. If said termination occurs prior to completion of any task for the Project for which a payment request has not been received, the charge for services performed during such task shall be the reasonable value of such services (based on an amount mutually agreed to by the Parties of the portion of such task completed but not paid prior to said termination). The City shall not be liable for any costs other than the charges or portions thereof which are specified herein. Consultant shall not be entitled to payment for unperformed services, and shall not be entitled to damages or compensation for termination of work. 20. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results under this Agreement. Consultant (when requested) shall furnish clarification and/or explanation as may be required by the City’s representative, regarding any services rendered under this Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to Consultant’s professional services occurs, Consultant shall (at no cost to City) provide all other services necessary to rectify and correct the matter to the sole satisfaction of the City and to participate in any meeting required with regard to the correction. Any revisions required solely because Consultant's work fails to comply with applicable law governing publicly funded ballot measure communications shall be made by Consultant at no additional cost to the City. 21. Ownership of Documents and Confidential Information. All deliverables and other documents generated by Consultant in the performance of the Services (including all work papers, work-in-progress, designs, drawings, documents, data, computations, specifications, studies and reports prepared by Consultant as a part of the Services or authorized Additional Services (“Consultant Work Product”)) shall belong to and be subject to the sole ownership and use of City. Consultant may receive written or verbal information from City (its representatives or agents) not in the public domain during the course of the performance of this Agreement. Such information may include City’s know how, trade secrets, and other proprietary and confidential information ; and Consultant agrees to treat such information as confidential information belonging to City. Consultant agrees that neither it (nor its officers, employees, representatives, agents, successors, or assigns) will disclose such information to any third party or use the same in any manner without the prior written consent of City. Consultant further agrees to safeguard such proprietary and confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and/or use using Page 504 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 11 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) the same degree of care it uses to protect its own proprietary and confidential information, but not less than a reasonable standard of care. In the event that disclosure of such information is sought pursuant to any law or regulation, Consultant shall promptly notify City of such fact to allow City to assert whatever exclusions or exemptions may be available to it under applicable law or regulation. 22. Notice. Any notice or instrument required to be given or delivered by this Agreement may be given or delivered by depositing the same in any United States Post Office (certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed to the following addresses) and shall be effective upon receipt thereof: CITY City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Attn: Brandon Walker Email: bwalker@hermosabeach.gov CONSULTANT TeamCivX 21 Orinda Way, Suite C-191 Orinda, California 94563 Attn: Charles Heath, Partner Email: cheath@teamcivx.com 23. Third Party Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Consultant. 24. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and that it shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or other interests protected by the State or Federal Constitutions. Such non -discrimination shall include but not be limited to all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff, or termination. 25. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors in interest, executors, administrators, and assigns of each Party to this Agreement. However, Consultant shall not assign or transfer by operation of law or otherwise any or all of its rights, burdens, duties, or obligations without the prior written consent of City. Any attempted assignment without such consent shall be invalid and void. Page 505 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 12 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) 26. Non-Waiver. The delay or failure of either Party at any time to require performance or compliance by the other Party of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy with respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. 27. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the offending provision in any other circumstance; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 28. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. 29. Headings. Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain, or to be a full or accurate description of the content thereof; and shall not in any way affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. 30. Amendments. Only a writing executed by all of the Parties hereto or their respective successors and assigns may amend this Agreement. The City reserves the right to modify, prioritize, suspend, or eliminate individual tasks without affecting the remainder of the Agreement. 31. Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said Parties; and that by doing so, the Parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. 32. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the Exhibits) represents the entire understanding of the Parties as to those matters contained herein; and supersedes and cancels any prior or contemporaneous oral or written understanding, promises, or representations with respect to those matters covered hereunder. Each Party Page 506 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 13 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by any person which are not incorporated herein, and that any other agreements shall be void. This is an integrated Agreement. 33. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one single Agreement. 34. Electronic Signature. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement may be executed by electronic or digital signature, which shall be considered as an original signature for all purposes and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. [SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE] Page 507 of 620 BBK (March 2026) Page 14 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (SHORT FORM) SIGNATURE PAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND TEAMCIVX IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVED BY: Steve Napolitano City Manager ATTESTED BY: Martha Alvarez City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jason Baltimore Interim City Attorney TEAMCIVX Charles Heath Partner Page 508 of 620 REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 509 of 620 Background •June 23: Council directed staff to proceed with a ½-cent sales tax measure •July 28: Measure placed on the November 2026 ballot •Council requested additional consultant options and à la carte pricing •Most additional firms declined due to the compressed election timeline and existing commitments •Staff evaluated proposals from TeamCivX and Communications LAB Page 510 of 620 Consultant Support •Specialized communications expertise •Dedicated resources during a compressed election timeline •Coordinated mail, digital, video & community outreach •Preserves City staff capacity City-funded communications must remain factual and impartial. 2 Consultant Support Page 511 of 620 Cost Comparison TeamCivX Communications LAB Base $20,000 $28,000 NTE 1 Mailing ~$35,750 total ~$34,000–$37,500 total 2 Mailings ~$46,500 total ~$40,000–$47,000 total Proposals differ in scope; base fees are not directly comparable. 5 Cost Comparison Page 512 of 620 Scope Options Council can tailor the level of public education •Messaging & informational materials •Digital / social media •Video •Stakeholder / community outreach •0, 1, or 2 voter mailings •Additional optional services 6 Scope Options Page 513 of 620 Council Options 1 Communications LAB Select scope and establish NTE 2 TeamCivX Select scope and establish NTE 3 Modify Scope Modify services with either consultant 4 Alternative Direction Decline agreement and provide direction to staff 8 Council Options Page 514 of 620 REVENUE MEASURE INFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 515 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 4 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-047 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND VOTING DIRECTION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION (City Manager Steve Napolitano) A) DESIGNATE VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE B) PROVIDE VOTING DIRECTION ON RESOLUTION 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, September 25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center; and 2. Provide voting direction to the delegate and alternate on the proposed resolution. 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. The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Councilmember Dean Francois and the current alternate is Councilmember Rob Saemann. However, any Councilmember or City Staff may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting. This year, the City of Murrieta submitted one resolution for consideration at the annual business meeting: A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS Page 516 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 4 Following Council action, City Staff will submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Background: The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23 to 25, 2026. 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: 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. The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles County Division is Councilmember Dean Francois and the current alternate is Councilmember Rob Saemann. However, any Councilmember or City Staff may be designated the voting delegate or alternate for the annual business meeting. This year, the City of Murrieta submitted one resolution for consideration at the annual business meeting: A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS League of California Cities Staff Analysis The City of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, Page 517 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 4 limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments. Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will: 1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications. Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations. 2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes. A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement. Page 518 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 4 A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative. The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impa ct. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. Options for Council Consideration: 1. Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates and provide direction to the voting delegate/alternate(s) on the proposed resolution; or 2. Do not have City representation at the 2026 League of California Cities General Assembly. If Council selects option 1, City Staff will submit the City’s delegates through the online submission portal by Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Fiscal Impact: The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 23 to 25, 2026. Attendance is approved and funds are appropriated in the adopted FY 2026–2027 Budget for City Council conference travel and related expenses. Attachments: 1. 2026 Cal Cities Voting Delegate Information Packet 2. 2026 Cal Cities Resolution Packet Respectfully Submitted by: Ann Yang, Executive Assistant Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Reviewed by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 519 of 620 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Sept. 23-25, 2026 Anaheim 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 Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 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 Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. 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 opens June 2. 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 Council Action Advised by September 1, 2026 Page 520 of 620 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 Anaheim Convention Center, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, 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 Tuesday, Sept. 1. 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 521 of 620 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 522 of 620 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 523 of 620 2025-2026 CAL CITIES OFFICERS President Gabe Quinto Mayor El Cerrito First Vice President Teresa Acosta Council Member Carlsbad Second Vice President David Cohen Council Member San Jose Immediate Past President Lynne B. Kennedy Mayor Pro Tem, Rancho Cucamonga Executive Director and CEO Carolyn M. Coleman 1400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8200 • calcities.org August 10, 2026 TO: Cal Cities Members RE: Cal Cities 2026 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 July 25 deadline. The attached packet contains the proposed resolution, background information, supporting letters from cities and city officials, and an analysis of the resolution by Cal Cities. The packet includes detailed information on the resolution process and the next steps for the resolution. We encourage each city council to consider the resolution and determine a 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 Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. The voting delegate packet contains more information. The 2026 General Assembly will be held Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anaheim Convention Center during the Annual Conference and Expo. For questions about resolutions, voting delegates, or the General Assembly, please contact Zach Seals. Page 524 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Page 525 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Information on 2026 Resolutions Process Consideration by Policy Committee (pre-conference) Per the Cal Cities bylaws, Cal Cities President Gabe Quinto has referred the submitted resolution to the Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee. The committee will meet on Thursday, Sept. 17, 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 is on page two of this packet. Consideration by Resolutions Committee (during conference) On Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:00 p.m. the Resolutions Committee will meet to review the resolution and the recommendation of the policy committee. The Resolutions Committee consist 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 is on page two of this packet. Consideration by the General Assembly (during conference) The General Assembly will convene on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8:30 a.m. to consider any resolutions the Resolutions Committee has forwarded. 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 Thursday, Sept. 24. For more information on voting and discussion procedures during the General Assembly, see page three 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 526 of 620 2026 Resolution 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 table below 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. 2Page 527 of 620 2026 Resolution 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. If 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. 3Page 528 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet 2026 Resolution 1.Resolution No. 1 submitted by City of Murrieta •Letters of concurrence submitted by: i.City of Banning; ii.City of Calimesa; iii.City of Canyon Lake; iv.City of Moreno Valley; v.City of Norco; vi.City of Torrance; vii.Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; viii.Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula •Referred to Housing, Community, and Economic Development Committee •Policy Committee Recommendation: •Resolutions Committee Recommendation: 4Page 529 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Resolution No. 1 Submitted by City of Murietta 5Page 530 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet 1.A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS Source: City of Murrieta Concurrence of five or more cities/city officials Cities/city officials: City of Banning; City of Calimesa; City of Canyon Lake; City of Moreno Valley; City of Norco; City of Torrance; Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto; Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula Referred to: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Policy Committee WHEREAS, California cities have historically been responsible for adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing housing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the streets, water, wastewater, public safety, parks, transportation, and other infrastructure and services necessary to support responsible, environmentally sound, and well-planned residential growth; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities is dedicated to protecting and expanding local control for municipalities across the state to ensure their orderly growth and development; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities recognizes that local zoning is a primary function of cities and an essential component of home rule, and that a city’s general plan should guide its land use planning and strategic decision-making free from pre-emption by the state; and WHEREAS, increasingly prescriptive statewide housing mandates and development approval requirements can override locally adopted plans, zoning standards, and public review procedures without adequately accounting for differences that exist in each unique jurisdiction in infrastructure capacity, water availability, wildfire and evacuation risks, environmental constraints, fiscal impacts, public service needs, and community priorities; and WHEREAS, California’s housing goals can be more effectively advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships that support housing production while preserving the authority of locally elected officials to determine how and where housing is best planned and approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities, assembled during the Annual Conference in Anaheim, California, on September 25, 2026, that the League of California Cities support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot- based strategies that restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters within municipal boundaries, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications; and 6Page 531 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any constitutional amendment or alternative strategy should preserve the State’s authority to establish broad statewide housing goals and enforce constitutional and civil rights, fair housing requirements, building and life-safety standards, and generally applicable environmental protections, while protecting cities from state actions that compel, through funding conditions or state law, the approval of housing developments that are inconsistent with locally adopted requirements; override local zoning or density standards; or invalidate locally adopted housing or land use decisions when a city has planned in good faith to accommodate its regional housing needs allocation and maintains adequate capacity for housing at all income levels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the League of California Cities consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters including but limited to: conducting appropriate legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for; the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time frame as determined by the working group. 7Page 532 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Resolution No. 1: Background Information 8Page 533 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Background Information for Resolution Source: City of Murrieta Background: California cities are responsible for planning residential growth, adopting general plans and zoning regulations, reviewing development proposals, and providing or coordinating the infrastructure and public services necessary to support new housing. Since 2010, the State has enacted more than 500 housing-related laws that have increasingly shifted housing and land use authority away from local governments. These laws have expanded by-right development, limited locally adopted standards and review processes, and established enforcement mechanisms, including the builder’s remedy, that may override local plans and zoning. Although these measures are frequently presented as solutions to housing affordability, many increase development capacity or restrict local review without delivering the meaningful production of housing needed to address the housing crisis. At the same time, the State has continued to prioritize increased development capacity without adequately accounting for the infrastructure, public services, economic realities, and safety measures necessary to support housing growth. State mandates often fail to reflect local conditions, including roadway and utility capacity, water availability, wildfire exposure, environmental limitations, fiscal impacts, and the availability of essential services. Cities are consequently required to accommodate additional housing while receiving no funding or assistance to address the resulting infrastructure and service demands. Local elected officials are directly accountable to the residents who experience the effects of development decisions and are responsible for balancing housing production with infrastructure capacity, public safety, environmental protection, fiscal sustainability, and community needs. Cities of all types in California have been grappling with this dynamic, ranging from urban to rural, coastal to inland, small to large, northern to southern, voicing concerns to legislative representatives with minimal responsiveness. This is an issue of statewide concern that needs the strength and diversity of the League of California Cities to pursue a long-term solution. The proposed resolution directs the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The working group would be tasked with developing a more balanced framework that preserves the State’s role in establishing broad housing goals and enforcing constitutional, civil rights, fair housing, building, life-safety, and environmental requirements, while restoring meaningful local authority to allow cities to determine how statewide housing 9Page 534 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet objectives should be implemented in a manner that reflects local conditions and community priorities while continuing to support responsible housing production. As the primary statewide organization representing California cities, the League is uniquely positioned to lead this effort. Its established policy, legal, legislative, communications, and advocacy networks enable it to convene municipalities, evaluate potential strategies, conduct legal and fiscal analyses, build consensus, engage stakeholders, and coordinate with statewide decision-makers. League leadership would help ensure that any recommendation reflects the collective interests of California municipalities and would provide the credibility, organizational capacity, and statewide reach necessary to advance a viable strategy. 10Page 535 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Resolution No. 1: Letters of Concurrence 11Page 536 of 620 12Page 537 of 620 13Page 538 of 620 July 23, 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behalf of the City of Canyon Lake, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, Arron Brown City Manager City of Canyon Lake 14Page 539 of 620 July 23, 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches to address increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behalf of the City of Moreno Valley, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, Brian Mohan City Manager City of Moreno Valley 15Page 540 of 620 July 22, 2026 President Gabe Quinto League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for a Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto, The City of Murrieta is sponsoring a resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities to establish a statewide working group to evaluate a constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed resolution, together with the required background materials, will be submitted to Cal Cities for consideration at the 2026 Annual Conference in Orange County on September 24 and 25. The resolution would direct the League to convene a working group to evaluate potential approaches for addressing the increasingly broad and prescriptive state mandates affecting local housing, zoning, development standards, and project approval authority. On behalf of the City of the Norco, this letter confirms our support for the City of Murrieta’s submission of the proposed resolution and its consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly at the 2026 Annual Conference. Sincerely, Kevin Bash City Council Member (951) 768-8981 16Page 541 of 620 17Page 542 of 620 18Page 543 of 620 19Page 544 of 620 20Page 545 of 620 July 23, 2026 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President League of California Cities 1400 K Street, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Support for the City of Murrieta's Resolution Establishing a Working Group to Evaluate a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Initiative to Restore Local Housing and Land Use Authority Dear President Quinto: I am writing in my individual capacity as Mayor of the City of Temecula to express my strong support for the City of Murrieta's proposed resolution for consideration by the General Assembly of the League of California Cities at the 2026 Annual Conference. The proposed resolution presents an important opportunity to thoughtfully evaluate the appropriate balance between California's statewide housing objectives and the constitutional principle of local governance. Establishing a statewide working group to examine a potential constitutional amendment, legislative reforms, or other policy initiatives will provide a meaningful forum to assess how local authority over housing and land use decisions can be strengthened while continuing to address the State's housing challenges. Cities are uniquely positioned to understand the needs, opportunities, and constraints of their communities. Local elected officials are accountable to the residents they serve and are best equipped to make land use decisions that reflect a community's character, infrastructure capacity, economic development goals, environmental stewardship, and long-term vision. Equally important, local governments bear the primary responsibility for protecting public safety. Decisions regarding housing density, transportation, emergency access, wildfire preparedness, evacuation routes, police and fire service capacity, water availability, and critical infrastructure are inherently local matters that require the knowledge and judgment of those who serve their communities every day. While the State has an important role in addressing California's housing needs, a collaborative approach that respects local expertise and preserves meaningful local discretion will produce stronger, safer, and more sustainable communities. The proposed working group offers an opportunity to evaluate policies that achieve these shared objectives while restoring an appropriate balance between state direction and local authority. 21Page 546 of 620 Mr. Gabe Quinto, President League of California Cities July 23, 2026 Page 2 Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly. Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue. Respectfully, Jessica Alexander Mayor, City of Temecula Signing in her individual capacity and not on behalf of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council. 22Page 547 of 620 2026 Resolution Packet Resolution No. 1: Staff Analysis 23Page 548 of 620 League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Staff: Brady Guertin, Legislative Advocate Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary: Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will: 1. Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications. Pursuant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations. 2. Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background: As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments. Additionally, the city of Murrieta, in its background information, maintains that these legislative efforts have not resulted in sufficient housing production to address California's housing shortage and have not adequately accounted for 24Page 549 of 620 local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations. The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved. Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions. The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community. The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation. Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced. An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances. Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required. 25Page 550 of 620 Discussion: The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes. A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement. A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative. Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote. In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies. Fiscal Impact The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. 26Page 551 of 620 Existing Cal Cities Policy Vision To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities. 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. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • 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. • Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. • The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness. • 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. Zoning Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements. Housing Element Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local 27Page 552 of 620 governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan. Encourage Full Community Participation Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs. Well-Planned New Growth Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that: • De-emphasizes automobile dependency; • Integrates the new growth into existing communities; • Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels. Support: The following letters of concurrence were received: City of Banning City of Calimesa City of Canyon Lake City of Moreno Valley City of Norco City of Torrance Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula 28Page 553 of 620 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND VOTING DIRECTION ON PROPOSED RESOLUTION August 25, 2026Page 554 of 620 Background •The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23–25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. •The conference includes an annual business meeting on Friday, September 25, 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 and requires cities to designate by City Council approval a voting delegate and up to two alternates as representatives. Page 555 of 620 Background •The current City Council delegate to Cal Cities Los Angeles Division is Councilmember Dean Francois and the current alternate is Councilmember Rob Saemann. •Any Councilmember or City Staff 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Page 556 of 620 Cal Cities Resolution This year, the City of Murrieta submitted one resolution for consideration in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions: A RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CALLING FOR A WORKING GROUP TO CONSIDER A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OR OTHER FORM OF INITIATIVE TO ENSURE FINAL LOCAL AUTHORITY OVER HOUSING AND LAND USE DECISIONS Page 557 of 620 Cal Cities Staff Analysis The Resolution states that Cal Cities will: 1.Support the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment of legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters. 2.Consider establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters. The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Page 558 of 620 Fiscal Impact •Cal Cities - The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant. •Hermosa Beach - The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 23 to 25, 2026. Attendance is approved and funds are appropriated in the adopted FY 2026–2027 Budget for City Council conference travel and related expenses. Page 559 of 620 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, September 25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center; and 2.Provide voting direction to the delegate and alternate on the proposed resolution. Page 560 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 5 Meeting Date: August 25, 2026 Staff Report No. 26-AS-087 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING A 12 TO 18-MONTH HIRING FREEZE (Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker) Information items are for discussion only. No action will be taken. A City Council majority may request an action item to return at a future meeting. RECEIVE AND FILE Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council receive and file an informational item regarding a 12- to 18-month hiring freeze Executive Summary: This informational item evaluates the potential fiscal and operational impacts of a 12 - to 18-month citywide hiring freeze. While a freeze could generate short -term personnel savings, it may also reduce service levels, increase workloads and reliance on overtime or contract services, delay projects, and create recruitment and retention challenges. Additionally, vacancy savings are generally temporary and would not address the City’s longer-term structural fiscal pressures. A targeted review of vacancies may provide similar savings while preserving flexibility to fill critical positions and maintain essential City services. Past Council Actions Meeting Date Description June 9, 2026 Councilmember Saemann and Mayor Pro Tem Keegan requested a future informational item regarding a potential 12 to 18 month citywide hiring freeze. Analysis: A temporary citywide hiring freeze could generate near-term salary and benefit savings by delaying the filling of vacant positions. During a period of fiscal uncertainty, vacancy savings can provide an additional tool to control expenditures and preserve General Fund resources. However, the City has already taken significant steps to reduce personnel and operating costs as part of the adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget. The City addressed an approximately $3.2 million structural General Fund deficit through approximately $4.5 million in expenditure reductions and other savings, including reductions across City departments, elimination of 4.5 FTE (Full Time Equivalent) Page 561 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 2 of 5 positions, termination of consultant contracts, deferral of vehicle purchases, and a pause in annual contributions to reserves. The adopted budget is balanced, although significant longer-term fiscal pressures remain. Against this backdrop, a blanket 12- to 18-month hiring freeze could provide additional vacancy savings, but those savings should be weighed against potential impacts to City operations and community services. Current Vacancy Review Process The City Manager is currently reviewing vacancies on a position-by-position basis rather than automatically filling positions as they become vacant. This review considers: 1. Whether the position provides a critical service and needs to be filled at this time; 2. Whether the duties can reasonably be redistributed elsewhere in the organization; 3. Whether the City's needs can be met through a less expensive staffing or service - delivery solution; and 4. Whether technology can be leveraged to improve efficiency and assist with service delivery. This approach allows each vacancy to serve as an opportunity to reassess how services are provided and whether the existing position remains the most cost -effective solution. Positions may remain vacant, be restructured, consolidated, downgraded, or potentially eliminated where appropriate, while critical positions can continue to recruitment. Potential Drawbacks of a Hiring Freeze The primary concern with a blanket hiring freeze is that vacancies do not necessarily eliminate the work associated with those positions. Prolonged vacancies can shift responsibilities to existing employees, increase workloads, create overtime or consulting costs, delay projects, and reduce the City's capacity to provide services. For the community, this could translate into slower response times, longer permit or plan- review timelines, deferred maintenance, delays to capital projects, reduced programming, or less staff capacity to respond to residents and businesses. In a relatively small organization, a single vacancy can represent a significant portion of the staffing available to perform a particular function. There can also be financial consequences beyond personnel costs. Certain positions support permitting, inspections, grants, reimbursements, capital projects, and other revenue-producing or cost-recovery activities. Leaving these positions vacant may generate salary savings while reducing revenues, delaying outside funding, or increasing other costs. Page 562 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 3 of 5 Prolonged vacancies can also affect employee retention. Redistributing dutie s may be appropriate in some circumstances, but requiring employees to absorb additional responsibilities for 12 to 18 months can affect workload, morale, and productivity. If additional employees leave as a result, the City could experience further vacanc ies and incur additional recruitment, training, overtime, or consulting costs. Administrative Considerations A hiring freeze requiring Council approval for individual exceptions would also add an additional administrative step before recruitment could begin. This would require staff time and Council agenda consideration and could extend vacancy periods, particularly when combined with the time already required for municipal recruitment. While this administrative impact may be manageable for a limited n umber of exceptions, it becomes less efficient if numerous positions ultimately require Council approval because they are necessary to maintain services. Capital Projects and Infrastructure Staffing levels can also affect the City's ability to deliver its capital improvement program. Engineering, project management, procurement, inspection, grant administration, and contract oversight are necessary to move projects from planning through construction. Vacancies in critical positions can delay project schedules, increase reliance on consultants, and potentially increase project costs. Given the City's significant long -term infrastructure needs, short-term personnel savings should therefore be weighed against the potential cost of delaying capital projects or outside funding. Limitations as a Budget Solution A hiring freeze primarily produces temporary savings. Unless positions are permanently eliminated or restructured, salary and benefit costs return when hiring resumes. Additionally, some of the City's significant financial pressures, including increasing costs for contracted services and long-term infrastructure needs, would not be directly addressed through a hiring freeze. A freeze may therefore provide short -term budget relief without addressing the underlying structural costs facing the City. Managed Vacancy Control Continuing the City's current managed vacancy-review process offers many of the potential fiscal benefits of a hiring freeze while maintaining greater operational flexibility. Rather than treating every vacancy the same for 12 to 18 months, the City Manager can evaluate whether filling a position is necessary and financially prudent. Where a vacancy creates an opportunity for efficiencies, the City can capture those savings. Where leaving a position vacant would negatively affect critical services, revenues, capital projects, or ultimately cost more through overtime or consultants, recruitment can proceed. Page 563 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 4 of 5 This approach also allows Council to maintain control over overall appropriations and authorized staffing through the budget process while allowing day-to-day workforce decisions to be managed administratively within those approved resources. Conclusion A citywide hiring freeze provides a straightforward way to generate short-term vacancy savings and demonstrate fiscal restraint. However, the City has already made significant expenditure and 4.5 FTE staffing reductions in the current FY 2026-27 budget. A blanket 12- to 18-month freeze could create unintended consequences for community services, employee workloads, revenues, capital projects, and long-term organizational capacity. The City's current position-by-position vacancy review provides a more targeted approach. By evaluating whether a position supports a critical service, whether du ties can be redistributed, whether a less expensive solution exists, and whether technology can improve service delivery, the City can pursue personnel savings while retaining the flexibility needed to maintain essential community services. This approach focuses on achieving sustainable efficiencies rather than simply maintaining vacancies for a predetermined period. Options for Council Consideration: Council may consider the following options: 1. Maintain the Current Process: Receive and file the report and continue the City Manager’s position-by-position review of vacancies based on fiscal and operational needs. 2. Provide Further Direction: Direct staff to develop a 12- to 18-month hiring freeze, alternative vacancy controls, or additional fiscal and operational analysis for future Council consideration. Fiscal Impact: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this informational report. A citywide hiring freeze could generate short-term salary and benefit savings from vacant positions; however, actual savings would depend on the number, timing, and type of vacancies and could be partially offset by overtime, contract services, or other operational costs. Any future implementation of a hiring freeze would re quire further analysis to determine the net fiscal impact. Attachments: 1. None Respectfully Submitted by: Brandon Walker, Administrative Services Director Noted for Fiscal Impact: Henry Chao, Finance Manager Page 564 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 5 of 5 Legal Review: Jason Baltimore, Interim City Attorney Approved: Steve Napolitano, City Manager Page 565 of 620 12 TO 18 MONTH HIRING FREEZE AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 566 of 620 Background •Council requested evaluation of a 12–18 month citywide hiring freeze •FY 2026–27 budget addressed an approximately $3.2M structural General Fund deficit •Approximately $4.5M in expenditure reductions and other savings •Budget actions included elimination of 4.5 FTE positions •Adopted budget is balanced; longer-term fiscal pressures remain 1 Background Page 567 of 620 Current Approach •Is the position critical? •Can duties be redistributed? •Is there a lower-cost staffing or service-delivery option? •Can technology improve efficiency or service delivery? Possible Outcomes Fill Hold vacant Restructure / consolidate Downgrade Potentially eliminate 2 Current Approach Page 568 of 620 Potential Hiring Freeze Potential Benefits Near-term salary and benefit savings Additional expenditure control Demonstrates fiscal restraint Key Limitations Savings are temporary unless positions are eliminated or restructured Potential service, workload, and project impacts May increase overtime or contract-service costs Does not address underlying structural fiscal pressures Page 569 of 620 Operational Considerations Reduced service levels and slower response times Higher employee workloads, overtime, or consultant reliance Project and capital improvement delays Recruitment and retention challenges Potential impacts to revenues and outside funding Page 570 of 620 Two Approaches Blanket Hiring Freeze Managed Vacancy Review Approach Broad 12–18 month restriction Position-by-position evaluation Savings Generates vacancy savings Captures savings where appropriate Flexibility Less operational flexibility Maintains operational flexibility Critical Positions May require exceptions Recruitment can proceed Focus Short-term budget relief Sustainable efficiencies Page 571 of 620 Fiscal Impact No direct fiscal impact from receiving the informational report A hiring freeze could generate short-term vacancy savings Actual savings depend on the number, timing, and type of vacancies Savings may be offset by overtime, contract services, or other operational costs Further analysis would be required to determine net fiscal impact Page 572 of 620 Council Consideration 1 Maintain Current Process Receive and file; continue position-by-position vacancy review. 2 Provide Further Direction Develop a hiring freeze, alternative vacancy controls, or additional analysis. Recommended Action: Receive and file. This is an informational item; no action will be taken. 7 Council Consideration Page 573 of 620 12 TO 18 MONTH HIRING FREEZE AUGUST 25, 2026 Page 574 of 620 City of Hermosa Beach | Page 1 of 1 Meeting Date: August 25, 2025 Staff Report No. 26-CMO-049 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 575 of 620 CITY COUNCIL TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA Revised: August 18, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATECLOSED SESSION: 1.Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on August 25, 2026 2.Worker’s Comp Litigation SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 @ 6:00 PM PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION FOR RECOGNITION OF CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE’S 100 YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNIZING ENNIS JACKSON ON HIS RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HERMOSA BEACH 9/11 MEMORIAL CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Upcoming Vacancy – Representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board – Recommendation to advertise and schedule interviews on October 27 at 4:30pm City Clerk Biennial Request to approve First Amendment to Contract with Sagecrest to add $60,000 to the original $26,500 contract to continue providing planning consultant services to support City staff on zoning code updates Community Development Director Staff Request Aug 3, 2026 Final Parcel Map 26-01 for 2040 Hillcrest Dr. Community Development Director Staff Request Aug 12, 2026 Second Reading – Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 3.12 Purchasing and Section 3.14 Purchasing Policies and Procedures of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Administrative Services Director Council Direction Aug 25, 2026 Request to approve Parks & Recreation Department job specification revisions Human Resources Manager Staff Request Aug 10, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 to Modernize Administrative Citation Procedures Community Development Director Staff Request Jun 23, 2026 MUNICIPAL MATTERS Award of Contract for On-call CEQA Consulting Services Community Development Director Staff Request May 13, 2026 Consideration of Tennis Membership and Hourly Reservation Fees Update Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Jul 8, 2026 Consideration of Park Reservation Policy and Fee Update Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 5, 2026 One Year Review of Clark Building Usage Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Jul. 6, 2026 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Parking Citation and Metered Revenue Report – August 2026 Senior Management Analyst Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of August 4, 2026 Parks and Recreation Director Ongoing Page 576 of 620 2 SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION: 1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on September 8, 2026 2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney/City Attorney Firm SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 @ 6:00 PM PRESENTATIONS RECOGNIZING FORMER COMMISSIONER KATHY DUNBABIN FOR HER SERVICE TO THE CITY CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Cash Balance Report for June and July 2026 Administrative Services Director Ongoing Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for June and July 2026 Administrative Services Director Ongoing City Treasurer’s Report for July 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Chapter 1.10 to Modernize Administrative Citation Procedures Community Development Director Council Direction Sept 8, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS Adopt a Resolution to modify the P.A.R.K. After School Program Fee Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 17, 2026 Adopt a Resolution to modify the Valley Park Summer Day Camp Fees Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 17, 2026 MUNICIPAL MATTERS Digital Monument and Gateway Signage Preliminary Design Public Works Director Staff Request Aug 10, 2026 Surfers Walk of Fame Relocation Review Parks and Recreation Director Council Direction Mar. 24, 2026 Creation of an Olympics Planning Stakeholder Group Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 5, 2026 Informational Item to Explore a Pilot Program for an Entertainment Zone for Special Events (supported by: Jackson and Saemann) Parks and Recreation Director Council Direction Apr. 14, 2026 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for July 2026 Emergency Management Coordinator Ongoing Police Crime Statistics for August 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of July 15, 2026 Parks and Recreation Director Ongoing Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 18, 2026 Community Development Director Ongoing Page 577 of 620 3 OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION OCTOBER 13, 2026 @ 6:00 PM PRESENTATIONS RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 18–24, 2026 AS UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND OCTOBER 13, 2026 AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing PUBLIC HEARINGS Zoning Code — Eliminate CUP for condos and add minor map review by Director Community Development Director Staff Request Jul 15, 2026 MUNICIPAL MATTERS Complimentary Holiday Parking – Provide an analysis of 2025 holiday parking program and proposed costs for a 4-week, 3- week, 2-week, and 1-week program Senior Management Analyst Annual/Biennial Designation of Maximum Fee Waiver Grants for Special Events Held in 2026 or Elimination of Fee Waiver Grant Program Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 18, 2026 Informational Item - Potential moratorium on Data Centers within the City limits, informed by recent developments in neighboring City of El Segundo (supported by: Detoy and Jackson) Council Direction Jul 28, 2026 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Parking Citation and Metered Revenue Report – September 2026 Senior Management Analyst Ongoing Action minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting of September 1, 2026 Parks and Recreation Director Ongoing Page 578 of 620 4 OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 4:30 PM APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 5:00 PM INITIAL DATE CLOSED SESSION OCTOBER 27, 2026 @ 6:00 PM CONSENT CALENDAR City Council Minutes City Clerk Ongoing Check Registers Administrative Services Director Ongoing Cash Balance Report for August 2026 Administrative Services Director Ongoing Revenue Report, Expenditure Report, and CIP Report by Project for August 2026 Administrative Services Director Ongoing City Treasurer’s Report for August 2026 City Treasurer Ongoing Capital Improvement Program Status Report Public Works Director Ongoing MUNICIPAL MATTERS Digitization of Parking Permits – tying license plates to all permits Senior Management Analyst Staff Request Jun 22, 2026 Appointment of Representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2028 City Clerk Biennial Approval of Long-term Agreements for 2027-2029 Special Events Parks and Recreation Director Staff Request Aug 18, 2026 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL Future Agenda Items City Manager Ongoing INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Los Angeles County Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for August 2026 Emergency Management Coordinator Ongoing Police Crime Statistics for September 2026 Police Chief Ongoing Action minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 15, 2026 Community Development Director Ongoing Page 579 of 620 5 PENDING NEW ITEMS STATUS / TENTATIVE MEETING DATE (Updated 8/10/26) Landscape and Street Lighting District Assessment Adjustment (mail-in election authorization) Initiated by: Council Direction Jul. 9, 2019 Public Works Director Pending staff availability. If council agrees to advance the adjustment, it will need to go to a citywide ballot in compliance with Proposition 218. Emergency Services Municipal Code Chapter 2.56 Update Emergency Management Coordinator Waiting for State to review proposed language changes Consideration of licensing agreement/fees for use of City logo Initiated by: Council Direction Jun. 9, 2020 City Attorney/City Clerk 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 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. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Volleyball Court Use Subcommittee was formed to review all aspects of the beach volleyball courts located in the residential area Initiated: 2021 Parks and Recreation Director To be completed in 2026 PLAN Hermosa 5-year check-in on milestones (Supported by Massey, Campbell, Armato, Jackson) Initiated by: Council Direction October 26, 2021 Community Development Director/Environmen tal Program Manager The next update to City Council will be in 2026 Page 580 of 620 6 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 Ordinance to be established to address items. Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey and review of provisions in California Assembly Bill 43 that are anticipated to become effective on or about June 30, 2024. Initiated by: Unanimous Council Direction July 25, 2023 Public Works Director Pending staffing availability and completion of other previously requested future agenda items. Targeting Summer 2026. 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 Director Pending staffing availability and completion of other previously requested future agenda items. Explore Best Practices for Undergrounding. (supported by: Detoy, Saemann, and Jackson) Initiated by: Council Direction November 12, 2024 Public Works Director Pending staffing availability and completion of other previously requested future agenda items. Staff will also need to request funding in the future budget cycle to support bringing in appropriate consulting expertise on this item. Refer the public pool discussion to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for review prior to City Council. (supported by Saemann, Detoy, and Jackson) Initiated by: Council Direction June 24, 2025 Parks and Recreation Director Pending Commission Review Consideration of Adding Another Accessible Beach Mat, Modifications to Existing Layout, and Potential for Outside Funding for a Permanent Installation (supported by: Francois, Saemann and Jackson) Initiated by: Council Direction August 26, 2025 Public Works Director Item will return to Council after review by the Public Works Commission Agendize discussion on Rosenberg’s Rules of Order and Robert’s Rules of Order at the next City Council Retreat (supported by: Detoy and Jackson) Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025 City Manager The next City Council Retreat will be scheduled once a permanent City Manager is appointed Informational Item for Public Works Commission to study maximizing and expanding the street parking inventory through the analysis of the City's red curb standard to include studying golfcart parking spaces for reduced streets and studying the Driveway Parking Permit Program. (supported by: Jackson and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025 Public Works Director Pending staffing availability and completion of other previously requested future agenda items. Informational Item to review the feasibility of collecting Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for short-term vacation rentals that are out of compliance, and of collecting unpaid fines from illegal short-term vacation rentals. (supported by: Jackson and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction September 9, 2025 Administrative Services Director Staff will come back to Council in the next few months for an update. Informational Item to Consider Including Dispatch Services as Part of Bid for Fire Services (supported by: Keegan and Saemann) Initiated by: Council Direction April 28, 2026 City Manager Page 581 of 620 7 Informational Item for a comprehensive review of City speed limits, focusing on major thoroughfares including Hermosa Avenue, 27th Street, Valley Drive, Ardmore Avenue, and Prospect Avenue (supported by: Jackson and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction May 12, 2026 Public Works Director Report on options for the future development of Downtown Parking Lot A as a potential revenue-generating asset, including public-private partnership and bonding scenarios. (supported by: Saemann, Keegan, and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026 City Manager/ Administrative Services Director Informational Item - Options for establishing a formal Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Commission, in light of the City’s dissolution of the Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) (supported by: Jackson and Detoy) Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026 Emergency Management Coordinator/Police Chief City Attorney/ Community Development Director Informational Item - Review of the existing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) hardware vendors and contracts to assess security vulnerabilities and privacy protections for residents (supported by: Detoy and Francois) Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026 Police Chief Remote voting procedure options for Board/Commission appointments. Initiated by: Council Direction July 28, 2026 City Clerk Page 582 of 620 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 (Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM) Page 1 of 2 (Revised 5-7-26) JANUARY 13, 2026 JANUARY 27, 2026 FEBRUARY 3, 2026 FEBRUARY 24, 2026 (ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE) MARCH 10, 2026 MARCH 24, 2026 APRIL 14, 2026 APRIL 28, 2026 FY 2026–2027 BUDGET STUDY SESSION MAY 12, 2026 MAY 26, 2026 THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 FY 2026–2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM STUDY SESSION JUNE 9, 2026 (ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026–2027 BUDGET) JUNE 23, 2026 NO MEETING JULY 14, 2026 (DARK) JULY 28, 2026 January 5–7, 2026: CCCA Legislative Tour in Sacramento, CA May 14–17, 2026 (Tentative Dates): CCCA Annual Municipal Seminar July 9–12, 2026: ICA Summer Seminar June 4–7, 2026: U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA January 15, 2026: State of the City Address January 21–23, 2026 (Sacramento): League of California Cities New Mayors & Council Members Academy May 7–8, 2026: SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly in Palm Desert, CA February 9-13, 2026: HBCSD Ski Week February 20-22, 2026: ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA January 28–30, 2026: U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in D.C. February 20-22, 2026: ICA Winter Seminar in Santa Barbara, CA June 12, 2026: HBCSD Summer Break Begins Summer Vacation Season Passover begins at sunset on April 1, 2026 and ends at nightfall on April 9, 2026 (No work permitted) April 6–10, 2026: HBCSD Spring Break Page 583 of 620 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2026 (Regular Meeting Times: Closed Sessions at 5:00 PM and Open Sessions at 6:00 PM) Page 2 of 2 (Revised 5-7-26) NO MEETING AUGUST 11, 2026 (DARK) AUGUST 25, 2026 SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 OCTOBER 13, 2026 OCTOBER 27, 2026 NOVEMBER 10, 2026 NO MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2026 (DARK) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2026 CERTIFICATON OF NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTION, INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS, AND ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE DECEMBER 8, 2026 NO MEETING DECEMBER 22, 2026 (DARK) Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on September 11, 2026 and ends at nightfall on September 13, 2026 (No work permitted) Yom Kippur begins at sunset on September 20, 2026 and ends at nightfall on September 21, 2026 (No work permitted) September 4–6, 2026 (Tentative Dates): CCCA Annual Fall Educational Summit Summer Vacation Season Winter Holiday Season Chanukah begins sunset of December 4, 2026 and ends nightfall of December 12, 2026 (work permitted, except Shabbat – Friday evening to Saturday evening) September 23–25, 2026: League of California Cities Annual Conference at Anaheim Convention Center Thanksgiving Week November 11, 2026: Veteran’s Day Holiday November 3, 2026: General Election (Three City Council Seats) Page 584 of 620 CITY MANAGER UPDATE August 25, 2026 Page 585 of 620 Update for August 25, 2026 •Labor Day Holiday –Monday, September 7 ➢City Hall and Community Center Offices closed. ➢Police, Public Works, and Fire personnel will remain available. Police non-emergency line is 310-524-2750. ➢Street sweeping and PCH parking enforcement suspended. All other parking regulations remain in effect. ➢No construction work permitted. ➢Trash collection will be delayed by one day. Page 586 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 1/1/2026 1/31/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 200 January 2026 263 161 102 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total ABD PAIN ALS 2 3 5 ABD PAIN BLS 1 1 ALLERGIC REACTION 2 2 4 ASSAULT 2 2 BLEEDING ALS 2 2 4 BLEEDING BLS 1 1 CHEST PAIN 5 5 10 CHOKING 2 1 3 DIABETIC ALS 1 1 2 DIFF BREATHING 13 13 26 GUNSHOT WOUND 1 1 2 Hazardous Materials 1 1 INGESTED 1 1 2 INJURY ALS 19 20 39 INJURY BLS 2 2 Investigation 9 9Total161102263 Incident Responses by Day 0 20 40 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 41 35 37 27 39 42 42 Incident Response Time of Day 0 10 20 30 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) 2 3 2026 2.76 Page 587 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 1/1/2026 1/31/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 January 2026 123 47 76 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 21 14 18 14 18 20 18 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 5 10 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 4 1 10 2 10 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% January 2026 88% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% January 2026 98% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 58 (98.31%) 1 (1.69%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Code 3 Response <9:00mins 15 (88.24%) 2 (11.76%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Page 588 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 2/1/2026 2/28/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 100 200 February 2026 186 124 62 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total 911 HANG UP 1 1 2 ABD PAIN ALS 1 1 2 ASSAULT 3 3 BLEEDING ALS 4 4 8 BLEEDING BLS 1 1 CARDIAC ARREST 5 5 10 CHEST PAIN 2 2 4 CHOKING 4 4 8 DIFF BREATHING 4 5 9 INJ TO EYE 1 1 INJURY ALS 18 19 37 INJURY BLS 2 2 Investigation 4 4 MEDICAL ALARM 1 1 MEDICAL RSQ 3 3 6 Non-Medical Alarm 9 9Total12462186 Incident Responses by Day 0 10 20 30 40 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 33 22 27 40 24 14 26 Incident Response Time of Day 0 5 10 15 20 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) Page 589 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 2/1/2026 2/28/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 February 2026 81 29 52 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 10 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 16 9 11 20 9 4 12 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 5 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 1 4 8 8 3 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% February 2026 70% 30% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% February 2026 100% Within Allowable Time Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 42 (100%) Within Allowable Time Code 3 Response <9:00mins 7 (70%) 3 (30%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Page 590 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 3/1/2026 3/31/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 200 March 2026 207 127 80 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total ABD PAIN BLS 1 1 ALLERGIC REACTION 1 1 ASSAULT 2 2 BLEEDING ALS 1 1 2 CARDIAC ARREST 2 2 4 CHEST PAIN 3 3 6 DIABETIC ALS 1 1 2 DIFF BREATHING 6 6 12 EXPOSURE ALS 1 2 3 INGESTED 1 1 2 INJ TO EYE 1 1 INJURY ALS 18 20 38 INJURY BLS 4 4 Investigation 7 7 LFG EMS RESP 1 1 MEDICAL ALARM 3 3Total12780207 Incident Responses by Day 0 20 40 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 31 33 21 36 17 42 27 Incident Response Time of Day 0 5 10 15 20 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) Page 591 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 3/1/2026 3/31/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 March 2026 101 43 58 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 13 15 10 17 8 26 12 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 5 10 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 2 1 9 7 7 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% March 2026 87% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% March 2026 98% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 42 (97.67%) 1 (2.33%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Code 3 Response <9:00mins 13 (86.67%) 2 (13.33%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Page 592 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 4/1/2026 4/30/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 200 April 2026 265 158 107 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total ABD PAIN ALS 5 5 10 ALLERGIC REACTION 1 1 2 ASSAULT 1 1 BACK PAIN 1 1 BITE/STING BLS 1 1 BLEEDING ALS 8 8 16 CHEST PAIN 4 4 8 DIABETIC ALS 2 2 4 DIABETIC BLS 1 1 2 DIFF BREATHING 6 6 12 INJURY ALS 19 21 40 INJURY BLS 5 1 6 Investigation 13 13 MEDICAL ALARM 1 1 MEDICAL RSQ 15 14 29 Non-Medical Alarm 10 10Total158107265 Incident Responses by Day 0 20 40 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 37 40 44 39 23 43 39 Incident Response Time of Day 0 10 20 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) Page 593 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 4/1/2026 4/30/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 April 2026 128 56 72 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 19 17 21 20 13 18 20 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 10 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 6 6 13 2 2 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% April 2026 65% 35% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% April 2026 100% Within Allowable Time Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 52 (100%) Within Allowable Time Code 3 Response <9:00mins 13 (65%) 7 (35%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Page 594 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 5/1/2026 5/31/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 200 May 2026 283 172 111 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total ABD PAIN ALS 2 2 4 ABD PAIN BLS 1 1 ASSAULT 2 2 BACK PAIN 2 2 BITE/STING ALS 1 1 BLEEDING ALS 3 3 6 CARDIAC ARREST 1 1 2 CHEST PAIN 5 4 9 DIABETIC ALS 2 2 4 DIABETIC BLS 1 1 DIFF BREATHING 9 10 19 INJURY ALS 31 33 64 INJURY BLS 5 5 Investigation 7 7 MEDICAL ALARM 2 2 MEDICAL RSQ 13 12 25Total172111283 Incident Responses by Day 0 20 40 60 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 42 36 33 20 51 51 50 Incident Response Time of Day 0 10 20 30 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) Page 595 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 5/1/2026 5/31/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 150 200 May 2026 144 66 78 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 22 17 16 9 29 27 24 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 10 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 2 2 14 3 8 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% May 2026 44% 56% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% May 2026 100% Within Allowable Time Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 60 (100%) Within Allowable Time Code 3 Response <9:00mins (55.56%) (44.44%) 10 8 Delayed Response Within Allowable Time Page 596 of 620 Power BI DesktopLos Angeles County Fire Depar tment NERIS Data Januar y 2026 - Current 6/1/2026 6/30/2026 Incident Responses by Apparatus Type 0 200 June 2026 287 172 115 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total Responses by Apparatus Type Categor y 11 - Engine 76 - ALS unit Total ABD PAIN ALS 2 2 4 ASSAULT 2 2 BITE/STING BLS 1 1 2 BLEEDING ALS 1 1 2 BLEEDING BLS 1 1 CARDIAC ARREST 2 3 5 CHEST PAIN 8 9 17 CHOKING 1 1 2 DIABETIC ALS 3 3 6 DIFF BREATHING 8 8 16 EXPOSURE ALS 1 1 INJURY ALS 28 26 54 INJURY BLS 4 4 Investigation 6 6 MEDICAL ALARM 2 2 MEDICAL RSQ 7 7 14Total172115287 Incident Responses by Day 0 20 40 60 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 40 52 37 32 31 56 39 Incident Response Time of Day 0 10 20 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM Average Monthly Call Answer Time (Seconds) Page 597 of 620 Power BI DesktopMcCormick Ambulance Ser vices - Incident Response Data 6/1/2026 6/30/2026 Incident Responses Transported vs Canceled 0 50 100 June 2026 137 58 79 Canceled Transported Incident Responses by Day 0 20 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 19 23 17 16 12 28 22 Incident Response Time of Day (No Cancels) 0 10 12:00 AM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 5 2 15 1 5 Monthly - Code 3 Response <9:00mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% June 2026 63% 38% Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Monthly - Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 0.00% 50.00% 100.00% June 2026 100% Within Allowable Time Code 2 Response <15:00 mins 63 (100%) Within Allowable Time Code 3 Response <9:00mins 6 (37.5%) 10 (62.5%) Within Allowable Time Delayed Response Page 598 of 620 Power BI Desktop Monthly National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data 0 20 40 60 2026 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June 39 43 45 53 66 67 10 8 18 12 8 28 22 31 25 48 469116 10 6 13 Offense Categor y Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Society Year 2026 Month Multiple … National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Category Totals by Month Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Property Crimes Against Society 0 10 20 2 81881012 20 40 28 4648 22 2531 68101214 9 13 6 6 1011 Jan 2026 Feb 2026 Mar 2026 Apr 2026 May 2026 Jun 2026 Police Depar tment - Crime Dashboard Offense Category Breakdown (18.53%) 200 (63.9%) (17.57%) 5855 FBI Definitions for National Incident- Based Reporting System (NIBRS): https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs /2018/resource- pages/nibrs_offense_de finitions-2018.pdf 313 Total Crimes Page 599 of 620 Power BI Desktop National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Month over Month % Change 0 20 40 60 80 -50% 0% January February March April May June 76 70 78 69 58 62 39 43 45 53 66 67 -42% 5% 18% 2% 25% 10% Prior Year Crimes Current Year Crimes MoM % Change Year 2026 Month Multiple …Police Depar tment - Crime Dashboard 2026 Year 313 # of Crimes National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Data - Month over Month % Change -50% 0% 2026 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June -41.79% 10.26%4.65% 17.78%24.53% 1.52% Page 600 of 620 Power BI DesktopHermosa Beach Police Depar tment Monthly Crime Repor t (June 2026) Arrests and Infractions 0 20 40 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 14 6 3 7 10 7 6 4 17 7 6 38 17 14 14 9 3 18 17 9 10 7 6 5 11 12 17 14 8 11 9 6 29 15 12 127768 69 6 11 7 6 1112 7 Admin Cites Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Regular Citation Warning Citations Arrests and Infractions 327 Crime Incidents 127 Calls for Service 2,100 Crime Incidents 0 5 10 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 4 510 1 3 9 8821 Type of Crime 0 10 20 TheftFound PropertyTrafficPublic Nuisance DUIInformation ReportFraudLost PropertyNarcotics Vandalism Disorderly ConductStolen VehicleAssaultID TheftRobbery(Blank)Annoying Phone CallsBurglaryCourt Order Dog BiteFound PersonMunicipal CodeSafekeepingSex Crimes Theft from Motor Ve…Vehicle BurglaryW eapons17 15 14 13 10 8 6 6 6 5 4 4 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 *Crime data is accurate at time of reporting. **Includes crime incidents deemed appropriate for public release. 6/1/2026 6/30/2026 Hermosa Beach Community Crime Map: https://www.communitycrimemap.com/?address=HermosaBeach,CA&crimeTypes=true Calls for Service 0 100 Jun 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 62 62144 44 61 92 44 49 88 81 Page 601 of 620 Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%1 0 1 N.C. Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%1 0 1 N.C. Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%0 1 -1 -100.0% Forcible Rape 0 1 -1 -100.0%0 1 -1 -100.0%2 3 -1 -33.3% Forcible Fondling 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%1 3 -2 -66.7% Aggravated Assault 5 8 -3 -37.5%5 4 1 25.0%17 29 -12 -41.4% Simple Assault 3 8 -5 -62.5%3 10 -7 -70.0%46 28 18 64.3% Intimidation 0 3 -3 -100.0%0 0 0 0.0%7 6 1 16.7% Total Crimes Against Persons 8 20 -12 -60.0%8 15 -7 -46.7%75 70 5 7.1% Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Arson 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%0 1 -1 -100.0% Burglary/Breaking & Entering 2 5 -3 -60.0%2 5 -3 -60.0%35 37 -2 -5.4% Counterfeiting/Forgery 2 3 -1 -33.3%2 12 -10 -83.3%12 35 -23 -65.7% Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 5 4 1 25.0%5 6 -1 -16.7%35 34 1 2.9% Embezzlement 0 0 0 0.0%0 1 -1 -100.0%0 3 -3 -100.0% Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%1 2 -1 -50.0% False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game 4 6 -2 -33.3%4 3 1 33.3%27 21 6 28.6% Credit Card/Automatic Teller Fraud 1 1 0 0.0%1 1 0 0.0%3 8 -5 -62.5% Impersonation 1 1 0 0.0%1 1 0 0.0%6 3 3 100.0% Identity Theft 3 4 -1 -25.0%3 2 1 50.0%18 16 2 12.5% Robbery 2 0 2 N.C.2 1 1 100.0%2 9 -7 -77.8% Pocket-picking 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%0 2 -2 -100.0% Purse-snatching 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%0 1 -1 -100.0% Shoplifting 1 3 -2 -66.7%1 0 1 N.C.8 9 -1 -11.1% Theft From Building 1 1 0 0.0%1 1 0 0.0%2 7 -5 -71.4% Theft From Motor Vehicle 1 3 -2 -66.7%1 2 -1 -50.0%9 25 -16 -64.0% Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories 0 1 -1 -100.0%0 1 -1 -100.0%2 13 -11 -84.6% All Other Larceny 20 21 -1 -4.8%20 20 0 0.0%87 100 -13 -13.0% Motor Vehicle Theft 3 9 -6 -66.7%3 1 2 200.0%26 11 15 136.4% Stolen Property Offenses 0 2 -2 -100.0%0 2 -2 -100.0%8 21 -13 -61.9% Total Crimes Against Property 46 64 -18 -28.1%46 59 -13 -22.0%281 358 -77 -21.5% Offense Type Jun May Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change 2026 2025 Diff % Change Drug/Narcotic Violations 7 4 3 75.0%7 10 -3 -30.0%27 41 -14 -34.1% Drug Equipment Violations 6 4 2 50.0%6 4 2 50.0%27 33 -6 -18.2% Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 0 0.0%0 0 0 0.0%0 2 -2 -100.0% Weapon Law Violations 0 1 -1 -100.0%0 5 -5 -100.0%13 17 -4 -23.5% Animal Cruelty 0 0 0 0.0%0 1 -1 -100.0%0 1 -1 -100.0% Total Crimes Against Society 13 9 4 44.4%13 20 -7 -35.0%67 94 -27 -28.7% Total Crimes Against Persons 8 20 -12 -60.0%8 15 -7 -46.7%75 70 5 7.1% Total Crimes Against Property 46 64 -18 -28.1%46 59 -13 -22.0%281 358 -77 -21.5% Total Crimes Against Society 13 9 4 44.4%13 20 -7 -35.0%67 94 -27 -28.7% Total Group A Offenses 67 93 -26 -28.0%67 94 -27 -28.7%423 522 -99 -19.0% N.C. Not Calculable. To calculate the percentage change use Time 1-Time 2/Time 2 = a number x 100= % change. You cannot divide a number by 0 and receive a valid number. Crimes Against Property - Group A Offenses 2026 June YTD Crimes Against Society - Group A Offenses HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 2026 National Incident Based Reporting System Crimes Against Persons - Group A Offenses 2026 June YTD Summary of Reported Offenses (*) Offenses are counted using the FBI Units of Count for Crime This report is valid as of 08/10/2026 and is subject to change This report is PRELIMINARY and the counts may change as the formal report is completed. 2026 June YTD Page 602 of 620 Power BI Desktop Total Parking Meter Revenue $0.0M $0.5M $1.0M JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyQtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 Qtr 4 Qtr 1 Qtr 2 Qtr 3 2025 2026 $360,901 $342,457 $421,150 $411,743 $474,356 $576,958 $657,873 $623,067 $462,681 $404,907 $425,249 $315,836 $549,972 $515,630 $683,758 $616,813 $689,272 $787,365 $989,304 $0.29M $0.28M $0.33M $0.33M $0.38M $0.46M $0.50M $0.45M $0.33M $0.29M $0.31M $0.22M $0.39M $0.35M $0.45M $0.37M $0.33M $0.35M $0.40M $0.20M $0.18M $0.22M $0.27M $0.39M$0.15M $0.17M IPS Coin Revenue IPS Credit Card Revenue ParkMobile Revenue Flowbird CC Revenue Flowbird Coin Revenue Citywide Percentage of Coin Revenue 4% 6% 8% Jan 2025 Apr 2025 Jul 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 Apr 2026 Jul 2026 6.51% 3.34% 4.73%5.57% 3.71% 6.48% 4.16% Parking Revenue Breakdown by Payment Method Month All Year Multiple select… Citywide Percentage of Revenue by Vendor 0% 50% 100% January February March April May June July August September October November December January February March April May June July 2025 2026 81%81%79%80%81%79%75%72%70%73%72%69%72%68%66%61%47%44%40% 22%24%22%23%27%24%28%30%30%31%34%39% IPS Coin Revenue IPS Credit Card Revenue ParkMobile Revenue Flowbird CC Revenue Flowbird Coin Revenue Page 603 of 620 Power BI Desktop 2026 2026Parking Citation Issuance Summary Total Citations Issued 0K 5K January February March April May June July August September October November December 2026 4,328 3,958 4,379 3,747 5,254 5,401 4,843 4,275 3,446 4,064 3,294 3,20237353362 4004 3589 4348 3674 4059 Previous Year Citations Current Year Citiations Top 10 - Violation Descriptions 0K 2K 4K EXPIRED METER EXPIRED METER SPACE POSTED NO PARKING DISPLAY OF PLATES *SEE BACKSIDE TIME LIMIT 1 HOUR EXP METER YL POST NO PKG WED 8AM-11AM NO PKG MON 8AM-11AM NO PKG TUES 8AM-11AM PKG SPACE MARKINGS 4710 3552 3153 2651 1499 1267 925 775 634 581 Top 10 - Citation Issuance Locations 0K 2K 4K 6K HERMOSA AVE PIER AVE LOT A LOT C (STRUCTURE C) MANHATTAN AVE MONTEREY BLVD 11TH ST VALLEY DR 10TH ST LOT B 5551 2354 2146 2102 1524 903 832 695 603 572 Total Citations Issued 26,771 Total Citations Issued - Trendline 3K 4K Previous Year Comparison 0K 50K26,771 Page 604 of 620 Power BI Desktop Time Period 1/1/2026 7/31/2026 Parking Citation Locations Citations Issued 26,766 Total Citations Issued 0K 5K January February March April May June July 2026 3,735 3,362 4,001 3,589 4,348 3,674 4,057 Violation Description All Violation Code All Citation Violation Description © 2026 TomTom, © 2026 Microsoft Corporation© 2026 TomTom, © 2026 Microsoft CorporationPage 605 of 620 Power BI Desktop Time Period 2025 2026 Parking Citation Fine Revenue Total Citation Fine Revenue $0K $50K $100K $150K $200K $250K $300K JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJuly2025 2026 $201,983$198,234 $180,238 $204,581 $168,706 $244,124 $247,056 $215,209 $191,666 $152,822 $220,008 $179,107 $173,156 $208,270 $184,652 $220,925 $196,204 $236,539 $196,576 $219,601 Total Citations Issued 76,962 Total Fine Revenue $3,837,674 Total Citations Issued 0K 5K Jan 2025 Apr 2025 Jul 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026 Apr 2026 Jul 2026 4224 39815229 3120335336283959 424835164281 104 781726111714710810098112 Citation Warning Citations Issued by Weekday 0K 10K 1 Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Thursday 5 Friday 6 Saturday 7 Sunday 12474 11996 11858 10704 9109 10026 10795 Violation Description All Violation Code All Page 606 of 620 Power BI Desktop 1/1/2026 7/31/2026 Parking Permit Issuance fffffTotal Permits Issued 0K 1K 2K 3K January February March April May June July 2026 98 2582 2289 699 449 266 227 Total Citations Issued by Permit Type 0K 2K 4K Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026 Guest Permit 2026 2026 Employee Permit Q2 April-June 2026 Employee Permit Q3 July-September 2026 Employee Permit Q1 January-March 2026 Vehicle Sticker 2026 Guest Permit 2026 3204 2959 174 151 99 14 9 Monthly Permits Issued by Type 0K 1K 2K 3K January February March April May June July 2026 98 2,582 2,289 699 449 266 227 1228 1059 303 203 1337 1184 294 220 Employee Permit Q1 Janu… Employee Permit Q2 April-… Employee Permit Q3 July-… Guest Permit 2026 Guest Permit 2026 2026 Vehicle Sticker 2026 Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026 Total Permits Issued 6,610 Revenue Collected $387,160 Breakdown of Permit Issuance Type 99 (1.5%) 2959 (44.77%) 14 (0.21%) 3204 (48.47%) Employee Permit Q1 Janu… Employee Permit Q2 April-… Employee Permit Q3 July-… Guest Permit 2026 Guest Permit 2026 2026 Vehicle Sticker 2026 Vehicle Sticker 2026 2026 Page 607 of 620 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, Commissioner Elka Worner Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa, Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle, Office Assistant Amari Gilbert, Recreation Specialist Peggy Magee Nolan _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Horowitz called the Open Session to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Barbra Ellman. 3. ROLL CALL Office Assistant Amari Gilbert announced a quorum. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS Parks and Recreation Manager Brian Sousa and Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the presentation. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.a HERMOSA BEACH FINE ARTS FESTIVAL POST EVENT PRESENTATION (LONG-TERM AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT) In-Person Presentation: Sam Perroti, Mike Bell, and Janice Brittain, Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival representatives 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Page 608 of 620 2 This is the time for members of the public to address the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission on any items within the Commission's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (Parks and Recreation Advisory Director Reports, Commissioner Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate consideration, and Future Agenda Items). The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker from those present in the Council Chambers and via the remote participation option(s) listed on the agenda. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Chairperson or Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. 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 in oral and written communications, except that the Commission may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding 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. In-Person Public Comment: Kathy Welch Tom Welch Linda Purkiss 7. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioners may briefly respond to public comments, may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement or report on his or her own liaison or subcommittee roles, activities or meetings attended. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Commissioners 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. Items removed for separate discussion will be considered separately, with public comment permitted at that time. Moved by: Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis Seconded by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman To approve the Consent Calendar with a correction to the Action Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory and Public Works Commission Meeting of June 2, 2026, Item 12, Future Agenda Items. Page 609 of 620 3 Ayes (5): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner Motion Carried 8.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2026 8.b MAY 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT 8.c JUNE 2026 ACTIVITY REPORT 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10. MATTERS FOR COMMISSION CONSIDERATION 10.a APPROVAL OF NEW IMPACT LEVEL III 2026 SPECIAL EVENT – AAU HERMOSA BEACH HOLIDAY CHAMPIONSHIPS - 26-PR-043 (Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle) Lead Special Event and Filming Coordinator Kalyn Kaemerle provided the presentation. In-Person Presentation: Christine Lennon, AAU Holiday Championships representative Virtual Presentation: Denny Lennon, AAU Holiday Championships representative Virtual Public Comment: Tony Higgins Moved by: Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis To recommend that the City Council not approve the Impact Level III new special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, for inclusion on the 2026 Special Event Calendar and not approve the requested exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow the simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier volleyball courts. Motion Failed Moved by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman Seconded by: Commissioner Thomas Moroney To recommend that the City Council approve the Impact Level III new special event, AAU Hermosa Beach Holiday Championships, on the 2026 Special Event Calendar and approve an exception to the Special Events Policy Guide to allow the simultaneous use of the North and South of Pier Page 610 of 620 4 volleyball courts for the event; and ensure the event does not interfere with the Beach Tennis Courts and accommodates existing Contract Classes. Ayes (4): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner Noes (1): Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis Motion Carried 10.b CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO TENNIS MEMBERSHIP AND RESERVATION FEES - 26-PR-044 (Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols) Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation. Moved by: Chairperson Traci Horowitz Seconded by: Commissioner Barbara Ellman To recommend that the City Council approve an increase to the annual tennis membership fee to $25 and increase the hourly resident reservation fee to $12 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and $14 per hour between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Ayes (4): Chairperson Traci Horowitz, Commissioner Barbara Ellman, Commissioner Thomas Moroney, and Commissioner Elka Worner Noes (1): Vice Chairperson Todd Tullis Motion Carried 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Requests from Commissioners for possible future agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future agenda. No public comment will be taken. Commissioners should consider the city’s work plan when considering new items. Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation. 12. PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR REPORT Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Nichols provided the presentation. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm. Page 611 of 620 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes August 4, 2026 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Assistant Planner Johnny Case, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant. 3. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum. Commissioner Kate Hirsh was absent at the time of Roll Call. Commissioner Hoffman was absent. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Commissioner McNally Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (3): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, and Commissioner McNally Absent (2): Commissioner Hoffman, and Commissioner Hirsh Page 612 of 620 2 Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were provided. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 6.a LOCATION: 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - 26-CDD-072 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-11) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN UNMANNED, CO-LOCATED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR T-MOBILE, ON AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Assistant Planner Johnny Case) Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation. Commissioner Hirsh arrived at 4:05 p.m. during discussion of Item 6.a. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza provided information. Chairperson Stephen Izant asked various questions. Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information. Chairperson Izant asked various questions. Commissioner McNally asked various questions. Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information. Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked the applicant questions. In-person public comments: 1. Terrill Burnett 2. Christopher Matcek 3. Jason Wallace 4. Rocky Rockefeller No virtual public comments were provided. Page 613 of 620 3 Applicant Gilholm provided information. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information. Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided information. Commissioner McNally provided information. Chairperson Izant provided information. Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty Seconded by: Commissioner McNally To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction or conversion; and adopt a revised Resolution approving design Option A for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-11) and variance to construct and operate an unmanned, co-located wireless telecommunications facility for T-Mobile, at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway in the Specific Plan Area 8. Ayes (4): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Absent (1): Commissioner Hoffman Motion Carried 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m. Page 614 of 620 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 2026 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Members Present: Chairperson Stephen Izant, Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally, Commissioner Kate Hirsh Staff Present: Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza, Commission Secretary Holly Honma, Assistant Planner Johnny Case, Community Development Director Alison Becker, Contract Planner Angelique Soliz, Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Izant called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson Izant. 3. ROLL CALL Commission Secretary Holly Honma announced a quorum. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the order of the agenda. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were provided. Page 615 of 620 2 6. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the consent calendar. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 6.a ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2026 - 26-CDD-065 (Commission Secretary Holly Honma) Moved by: Commissioner Hirsh Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To approve the action minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of June 16, 2026. Motion Carried 7. PUBLIC HEARING 7.a LOCATION: 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - 26-CDD-067 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP25-11) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN UNMANNED, CO-LOCATED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR T-MOBILE, ON AN EXISTING BUILDING AT 2447 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA 8 (SPA-8) ZONE CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Assistant Planner Johnny Case) The Planning Commission took a recess at 5:15 p.m. for broadcasting issues. The Planning Commission reconvened at 5:21 p.m. to continue the public hearing. Assistant Planner Johnny Case provided a presentation. Vice Chairperson Michael Flaherty asked various questions. Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information. Commissioner Kate Hirsh asked the applicant various questions. Page 616 of 620 3 Chairperson Stephen Izant asked various questions. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. In-person public comment: 1. Julie Hofer 2. Christopher Matek 3. Leslie Button 4. Jessica Trani 5. Terrill Burnett 6. Jason Wallace 7. Rocky Rockefeller Virtual public comment: 1. Christina Work 2. Pat Z. 3. Brittney Applicant Jesse Gilholm provided information. Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Commissioner McNally asked various questions. Chairperson Izant asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions. Commissioner Hirsh asked Assistant Planner Johnny Case various questions. Assistant Planner Case provided information. Applicant Gilholm provided information. A motion was made by Chairperson Izant to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction or conversion; adopt a Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit (CUP25-11) to construct and operate an unmanned, co-located wireless telecommunications facility for T-Mobile, consisting of three façade-mounted screened sectors with four antennas per sector, and a 152.50-square-foot equipment area located on the roof of an existing building at 2447 Pacific Coast Highway Page 617 of 620 4 in the Specific Plan Area 8 (SPA-8); and direct staff to work with T-Mobile to relocate the north and south antennas to the center of the building away from the sides of the building and if the relocated antennas exceed the zoning height, it would be allowed, as long as they are not excessive and within reason. The motion failed due to a lack of a second. Commissioner Hirsh provided information. Commissioner Hoffman provided information. Vice Chairperson Flaherty provided information. Chairperson Izant provided information. Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To continue this public hearing to a date certain of August 4, 2026, direct staff and applicant to focus on the relocation of the antennas (north, south and west), request that the applicant look at alternative locations and strengthen the conditions in section 8 of the resolution to provide compliance reports within certain timeframes after installation. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 7.b LOCATION: 606 LOMA DRIVE - 26-CDD-068 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 26-02) AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 26-02) TO ALLOW A NEW THREE-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM IN THE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) ZONE CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Contract Planner Angelique Soliz) Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided a presentation. Commissioner McNally asked various questions. Applicant Stacey Straus from Srour & Associates provided information. Applicant requested a revision to a condition that mentions the combined trash enclosure. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Commissioner McNally stepped away from the dais at 7:17 p.m. Commissioner McNally returned to the dais at 7:18 p.m. Page 618 of 620 5 Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Commissioner McNally asked various questions. Commissioner Hoffman provided information. No public comments were provided. Applicant Stacey Straus from Srour & Associates provided information. Commissioner McNally asked various questions. Commissioner Hoffman provided information. Commissioner Hirsh asked various questions. Moved by: Commissioner Hoffman Seconded by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty To determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to a Class 3 categorical exemption as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines for new construction and conversion of small structures; and adopt the Draft Revised Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan permitting three-unit residential condominium buildings and 2 attached ADUs at 606 Loma Drive, subject to conditions of approval with minor modifications presented to condition 22 and direct staff to work with the applicant regarding the trash bins. Ayes (5): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner Hoffman, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Motion Carried 7.c LOCATION: 435 8TH STREET - 26-CDD-063 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: TWO-YEAR TIME EXTENSION (PARK 26- 01) FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PARKING PLAN (23-01) AND VARIANCE (VAR23-03) FOR A NEW 975-SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING IN THE R-3 MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE CEQA: Determine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Contract Planner Angelique Soliz) Commissioner Hoffman recused himself from this item and stepped away from the dais at 7:40 p.m. Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided a presentation. Vice Chairperson Flaherty asked various questions. Page 619 of 620 6 Contract Planner Angelique Soliz provided information. No public comments were provided. Stacey Straus from Srour & Associations on behalf of the applicant provided information. Chairperson Izant asked various questions. Interim Assistant City Attorney Sarah Locklin provided information. Moved by: Vice Chairperson Flaherty Seconded by: Commissioner McNally To determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3 categorical exemption, as defined in section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines for new construction; and adopt a Resolution approving a two-year time extension (PARK26-01) for Parking Plan (PARK 23-01) and Variance (23-03) at 435 8th Street. Ayes (4): Chairperson Izant, Vice Chairperson Flaherty, Commissioner McNally, and Commissioner Hirsh Recused (1): Commissioner Hoffman Motion Carried 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT Community Development Director Alison Becker called attention to changes in the staff report template and timing for distribution of public comments received prior to meetings. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice Chairperson Flaherty provided comments. Community Development Director Becker provided information. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10.a PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA INFORMATIONAL ONLY 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Page 620 of 620