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City Attorney staff reviewed relevant case law and concluded that the Supreme Court’s recent decision (addressing a Ninth Circuit test) allows jurisdictions more latitude to enforce public-camping restrictions than under earlier precedent. The proposed ordinance creates a dedicated chapter of the municipal code defining “camping,” “prohibited public places,” prohibited vehicle habitation, open fires in public places, and storage of property when it obstructs public access.

Under the introduced chapter, violations would be subject to the city’s administrative citation process; during debate council unanimously added an option to allow misdemeanor charges (instead of administrative citations) in some circumstances. Council also directed the city attorney and staff to prepare a diversion program so that citations or misdemeanor charges could be resolved if an individual accepts outreach, housing offers, or services — a move council members described as pairing enforcement with care‑first options.

In the public hearing, commenters urged stronger outreach and use of existing programs (the city’s HB Cares mobile response, housing navigators and the mental evaluation team) rather than punitive approaches; others said stronger enforcement is needed to protect public health and safety. Council members said the ordinance is one tool among many and directed staff to return with the diversion framework and operational guidance for how field staff and police will use the ordinance in practice.

Outcome: Council introduced the ordinance and approved adding misdemeanor enforcement as an option; staff was directed to draft a diversion program and return with a final ordinance and implementation details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting - February 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After reviewing federal court guidance, Hermosa Beach introduced a citywide ordinance banning camping in public places, expanded the enforcement penalty to include misdemeanors and directed staff to draft a diversion option to pair enforcement with voluntary services.","taxTitle","Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71860,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662352,"Council directs staff to loosen downtown meter limits, restrict employee permits to Lot C top level and report back",979,10764000,11743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85&start=10764&end=11743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85/thumbnail_10764000.jpg","/articles/6662352/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-directs-staff-to-loosen-downtown-meter-limits-restrict-employee-permits-to-Lot-C-top-level-and-report-back","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662352-422503f5a2a5544d25947744f0a0bf5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213734&Signature=aa~SaZGhxSU-Z8tymdjDM0o-mF8muua1jMnGhgCb4jp-~5pi8a0Gz~Hiv5k3qg-uyhmR7ZD7UN1H0KmUXXY6awhXTfCi~zU2-cnvIGBlIhm9YrIEF-J0Od8eSdeP~vplZWyE1PHoueL~fdV4bVQnq92CPZUVS4aO4o7PFb5Na132KMZNIuAonMlSa~xv8Ln24hJ7rX~OZrn5OrfObziCkS~bLb6xGK9RbEg-BPAeOmB0jfrk4i0fOkR9HszDh8EslWNRRRFzLg3bbnwmw9lCtL0p-H8kBBBF4jfasK7-lT8qb-O82uyP1H7sJf3ZOd3H-MNZA1nv-WCbEe1lmf3Jrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hermosa Beach’s City Council on Feb. 25 directed staff to lift the existing three-hour maximum parking restriction at several downtown parking lots and extend the allowable single‑session parking to six hours, with a follow-up report on usage and cleaning schedules.

Council also directed staff to continue encouraging employees to use Lot C rather than on‑street meter spaces and to restrict employee monthly permits to the top level of Lot C. The council asked staff to prepare a data-driven report on parking transactions, sweeping schedules and utilization so members could evaluate whether the downtown lots should be closed for limited overnight hours for maintenance.

Public Works staff told the council Lot A (39 spaces), Lot B (35 spaces) and Lot C (299 spaces) were previously 24‑hour lots before the pandemic; the city adopted a three-hour limit during COVID. Staff reported utilization has declined slightly in recent years and that Lot C currently carries most long‑term parking. The council’s direction was to change the meters to a six‑hour maximum and to place employees primarily on the upper level of Lot C, keeping customer parking closer to businesses.

Council members asked for further operational details, including the frequency of sweeping and whether the ParkMobile transaction logs could provide time-of-stay data; staff said it would return with lot-by-lot cleaning schedules and transaction analytics.

Outcome: Council voted unanimously to direct staff to change meter maximums to six hours for lots A, B and C (and implement the ParkMobile rollout citywide), to limit new employee monthly permits to the top level of Lot C, and to return with a detailed utilization and cleaning report. Staff will also coordinate notification and implement the changes along with ongoing outreach to business and resident stakeholders.","Hermosa Beach moved to extend downtown parking meter limits from three to six hours, directed employee monthly permits to be limited to the upper level of Lot C, and asked staff to report usage and cleaning data — unanimous action to balance business access and resident concerns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662356,"Council designates $36,253 in PLHA funds for South Bay Housing Trust formation, with fallback for rapid rehousing",1057,4668000,5725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85&start=4668&end=5725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85/thumbnail_4668000.jpg","/articles/6662356/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-designates-36253-in-PLHA-funds-for-South-Bay-Housing-Trust-formation-with-fallback-for-rapid-rehousing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662356-c12c13df7ad9c2824e5d41e615db190c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213734&Signature=msMPO7u9QX0H-8xYAS6gkjZdEcKnKTp4kmCQ~21Sn-TYCdvrsatAxXn7VtkLRViQAX0wkyMfZ9dy8cyT4I~i-BvHGhIacdt9n4j2CU1neAT3BawcBJTmynxYHZzLvRxRfHUmBISYyAbjKe5oaU7hs7umXAH4GXYkK7U013SS4rjNfHvgvECKywhkmZFeuSLTFIaTfwhxs~VADfeNMCEaqo8q1GN3JGePshXf5PqQJlu2MGQ7RIf3x7JU5ruQh-CwQTITqKPu1geieoAicP8lXwp90bWmJykaBMGSIcDzHd3y2MMv6oBiTpRRqbo4aL0n0rn-2WiAPquehPmwygG9xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hermosa Beach City Council voted 4–1 on Feb. 25 to accept an estimated $36,253 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds and to designate the amount to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Fund as seed money for future affordable housing projects.

PLHA funds flow to local jurisdictions through the county as part of California’s Building Homes and Jobs Act, which created a small recording fee to raise money for housing. Planning Manager Alexis Orpiza told council the city’s allocation is estimated at $36,253 and that staff is recommending the funding be committed to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ new joint powers housing trust — a regional vehicle intended to act as a source of matching funds for affordable housing development.

Council members pressed staff on the “estimated” nature of the allocation and on alternatives in case the South Bay Housing Trust cannot launch or accept funds. Staff and the city attorney explained the resolution allows the City Manager some flexibility to reallocate the funds to approved local programs if the trust is not able to receive them, and the resolution includes specified alternatives. Under the motion, if the trust is not able to use the funding within the required timeframe staff may instead allocate up to half the amount to rapid rehousing and the remainder to case‑management services for people who are unhoused.

The council moved this item with a second and debated whether to make this an annual consent item in future years. Council member Mike DeToy asked whether the item could be treated routinely in future cycles; staff said that could be an operational decision after the first year. Council member Pro Tem Seaman voted no; the motion passed 4–1.

Outcome: Council adopted a resolution accepting PLHA funds and directing staff to participate in the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Fund, with contingency language allowing reallocation to local rapid‑rehousing or case‑management programs if needed; vote 4–1 (Seaman no). Staff will pursue grant application steps and return as required for approvals.","Hermosa Beach approved participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program, tentatively allocating an estimated $36,253 to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust Fund to support affordable housing planning and leveraging; council approved alternate uses — rapid rehousing and case management — should the trust not launch.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662361,"Council approves Clark Building use policy and new rental rates with discounts for local nonprofits and daytime bookings",5652,5030000,10682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85&start=5030&end=10682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85/thumbnail_5030000.jpg","/articles/6662361/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-Clark-Building-use-policy-and-new-rental-rates-with-discounts-for-local-nonprofits-and-daytime-bookings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662361-ba598c777472f8f4885bb8e9652de5c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213734&Signature=XWu18HdwZz~xqf-QKWmyWiEFg4HwfVlrEqO93SRYByZdfZPfS-vrcKC0zNFAfsBmdks4B4h9ox56T8eKAa4bX3jyY8vqNGJIwm1qbt-XId90WOSS4SezkoJakGZb7SdI5D8J3v29kcIcpEvvsvR3Vx3SyFtW~cIAds0xsxJ0waWFn-SA2nbeSXBA~CbuT-LE~Nlws47RlX5zlsUkzyT0NNWOVZS~SKXBxgTPdT8t7Nc2gZTzMPSC9lLps3DGxXuWpBWalQTxPBqviH9bHBdLYbuLO1ogxQ79ZRv7Op0pPUgUSGx~mk-27TB1YY5~P7G6~UxwxScVAgJC6L2MvgROww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hermosa Beach’s City Council on Feb. 25 adopted a new use policy and fee schedule for the renovated Clark Building, establishing rates, new booking rules and limited storage for two long-standing nonprofit users.

The policy formalizes the layout for the renovated facility — which includes a banquet hall, a new meeting room, restrooms and a kitchen — and sets mandatory charges for the banquet hall reservation, application fee and refundable security deposit. It also creates optional add-on fees for the meeting room, kitchen, projector and audio-visual equipment, table/chair setup and staffing costs for events that require city-operated AV or additional staff.

Council and staff negotiated a set of concessions for long-term civic users. The Hermosa Garden Club and the Woman’s Club, which have used the Clark Building for decades and previously stored materials on site, will be offered negotiated agreements. Staff agreed to supply a single lockable storage cart (dimensions provided at the meeting as 48 x 18 x 69 inches) for each club in a kitchen-area storage room. The council asked staff to finalize those arrangements through an agreement rather than a simple fee waiver.

After extended discussion, members approved several adjustments to the base fee schedule: an across-the-board discount for Hermosa Beach nonprofit organizations (50% off base rates), a 40% reduction for resident bookings, and an additional 10% daytime discount for both categories (for events concluding by 5 p.m.). Council also approved a weekend 5% discount for reservation holders who contract with local caterers for food and beverage services; staff was asked to work with the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to assemble a list of local vendors to simplify verification.

The council also altered amplified-sound hours to balance neighborhood concerns and event use. Under the adopted policy, amplified sound is permitted 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 9 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; building hours were extended so reservations can run until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (10 p.m. other nights) with amplified-sound limits enforced as stated.

Councilmembers said the changes were intended to allow broad community use — including weddings, meetings and small performances — while protecting nearby residents. Staff will implement the policy, negotiate formal storage agreements with the two civic groups, produce the reservation application packet and include the local-vendor list developed with the Chamber.

Outcome: Council approved the Clark Building use policy and fees, with the nonprofit/resident/daytime discounts and local-caterer weekend discount added during debate; the motion passed unanimously. Staff will return with final agreements with long‑time building users and begin reservation processing under the new schedule.","After months of planning, Hermosa Beach adopted a new Clark Building use policy and fee schedule that creates a meeting room and updated kitchen access, sets mandatory fees and adds discounted rates for local nonprofits and daytime reservations; council directed staff to finalize details with long‑time users.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662365,"City council approves nearly $800,000 contract to repair Kelly Courts after safety-related shutdown; neighbors press for further review",4364,10717000,15081000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85&start=10717&end=15081","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2397344-89f5afa0fc6e50ebf6f92618e6288a85/thumbnail_10717000.jpg","/articles/6662365/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-council-approves-nearly-800000-contract-to-repair-Kelly-Courts-after-safety-related-shutdown-neighbors-press-for-further-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662365-207402dcfe140d234e19c0633bd8f23a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213734&Signature=JMY919mnQJSlIG8QkSymz4RDnacIxurgHiS7Y3xVo-plmOv90oDmzbqx1g1rFEMx-u0fT~x8W5Elu9OGFz6xBnQIqfHfoy5LxOgzLKVgJnCvm9KPBQ-VbrRFY~Bu~E1j5Go0lBSTgLpIf8o6ZKps-FI06i8rUiSYRCgsSgfOQh2l9nF2NFLpbzE8XJyDQ9aayRzXCdB3L-YGG3eBcjQTHnB116f20SMsgXVDmq7NPWVflwv9yU2IC-ZM~8WFjG1ct~wpt6kDlI6yO7JvTnbHjKt680KPQGlD25Nfw~2nP8TUy~BO6ZH7C64FkJvpCFymLXYfEUDaJyr3J-fl6eYGVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hermosa Beach City Council on Feb. 25 approved a construction contract to repair and reconfigure Kelly Courts, the multipurpose facility that includes tennis, basketball and the city’s pickleball courts, awarding the work to KYA Services for $797,000 with a roughly 20% contingency.

The contract will pay for a full court resurfacing, replacement of a retaining wall, relocation of a concrete slab and some light poles to meet current accessibility and sport-dimension standards, and new fencing. The project design was intended to bring the facility into compliance with guidelines used by USA Pickleball and applicable accessibility standards.

Neighbors and several commissioners urged more time for public review before the council approved the award, saying the restoration of two previously closed pickleball courts — returning the site to four courts — could substantially increase noise and daily impacts for adjacent residences. Several residents described persistent noise and said they had not received notice that the project would restore two courts to full operation.

Council members discussed whether pausing for additional outreach to residents and to the Parks & Recreation Commission would be appropriate. The council ultimately voted to award the contract; the outcome recorded on the motion was 3 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstention. Councilmember Mike DeToy voted no; Councilmember Michael Keegan abstained.

City staff said the project is expected to begin mobilization in April and to last about three months once construction starts. Staff also noted the courts have been closed or partially out of service for several years following safety and dimensional concerns; restoration work is intended to remedy those issues so the courts can be used without special waivers.

During debate, council members and staff described options available later if the reopening of all courts proves infeasible, ranging from schedule limits and reservation policy changes to restricting the number of active courts. Several council members said those operating and hours issues could be addressed through policy and through additional community engagement if residents request it. The council directed staff to continue outreach in the project’s construction phase and to coordinate with parks staff on operating policies if issues arise.

The contract award covers construction only; any changes to hours, reservation policy or long-term noise mitigation would be considered separately by the council or the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Outcome: The council approved the contract award to KYA Services for $797,000 with contingency funding; vote 3–1–1 (DeToy no; Keegan abstain). Staff will begin contractor mobilization and complete the project phases while continuing stakeholder outreach.","Hermosa Beach approved a $797,000 contract to rebuild and resurface Kelly Courts so tennis, basketball and two closed pickleball courts can meet current standards. Neighbors urged the council to pause the award and seek more public review over noise and hours; the council approved the contract 3–1–1.","actionData","errors"]

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Council designates $36,253 in PLHA funds for South Bay Housing Trust formation, with fallback for rapid rehousing

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City council approves nearly $800,000 contract to repair Kelly Courts after safety-related shutdown; neighbors press for further review