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San Clemente said the department completed an unusually large number of projects in the prior year and has reduced carryover backlog while adding several new program elements. “We completed as many projects as the 7 years that predated that,” he told commissioners, describing a “milestone year” and noting the department’s recent hires and staff changes that increased delivery capacity. The presentation also reported about $34 million in total proposed spending across the 5-year program and a projection of roughly $60 million in recurring and unfunded needs over the next five years.

Key near-term priorities and updates in the staff presentation included:

- Pier repairs: A detailed inspection identified substantial deck repair needs and an order‑of‑magnitude estimate near $7 million for required work over the next five years; permitting through the Coastal Commission and phased construction scheduling will be required. San Clemente said sensor testing showed some scope reductions may be possible and the highest‑priority repairs will be advanced first.

- Paving and slurry: The city proposes a major paving program and a separate slurry‑seal program to preserve roads in good condition. Staff proposed increasing the paving allocation to about $3.62 million for FY 25–26 to address high‑priority residential and corridor segments.

- Lot C structural work: A second phase of repairs and interior/exterior painting remain partially funded; staff recommended pursuing design funding and returning for construction funding when costs are better defined.

- Sidewalks and ADA: A continued sidewalk and curb‑ramp program will include two pedestrian crossing upgrades on Ardmore (at 20th Street and Longfellow) with potential rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

- Playground replacements and shade: Plans include replacing aging playground structures and rubberized surfacing at Valley Park, Seaview Park and South Park; proposed FY25–26 funding is roughly $450,000 for multiple equipment replacements and surfacing work.

- Metering and parking management: Staff proposed a pilot multi‑space meter deployment (Pier Avenue and Lot D) under a phased plan; a full citywide conversion would be a larger, multi‑year project.

- Other: Completed items and in‑progress projects cited included the Clark Building nearing energization, purchase and activation of electric vehicle chargers behind City Hall, utility‑box art wraps, and a county partnership on Hermosa Avenue green‑street stormwater work.

San Clemente emphasized funding constraints and staff capacity as primary limits on how many projects can be completed in a year. He described two unplanned, midyear needs — an electrical incident at the Base 3 facility and a gas service issue at the Community Center — that required adding projects to the current‑year program and absorbing cost and schedule impacts.

Commissioners asked for follow‑up on design delivery method options (traditional design–bid–build versus progressive design–build) for the proposed city yard and suggested early design input for projects such as civic facilities windows, lot reuse, and pedestrian/street improvements. Council direction from a prior study session — to remove the Fourteenth Street restroom and Lot D projects from the CIP and to form subcommittees to explore downtown lighting and storage‑lot reuse — was noted.

The commission voted 3-0 to receive and file the CIP presentation; staff will return with budget documents and, where requested, additional scoping and design‑delivery options for commission and council review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission Meeting - May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public Works presented the proposed FY 2025–26 capital improvement program to the commission on May 21, highlighting urgent needs including pier deck repairs, a large paving program, Lot C structural repairs and playground replacements.","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},6540230,"Public Works Commission approves removal of dead eucalyptus at 1233 Owasso Avenue; replacement trees to be planted elsewhere",295,1124000,1419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3441141-506bf9c29da8195ee6a870ed87798dbf&start=1124&end=1419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3441141-506bf9c29da8195ee6a870ed87798dbf/thumbnail_1124000.jpg","/articles/6540230/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Public-Works-Commission-approves-removal-of-dead-eucalyptus-at-1233-Owasso-Avenue-replacement-trees-to-be-planted-elsewhere","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540230-8bbbff8e424d7a9112afedf21793a8cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159739&Signature=ZuzGTF4D1e7gJLnTTogoHT5rbGzG5PqHoahk8kGTEmU9PPA~1Q5b0WoLR8xoPoBp3Pf0tzUms6-94D6VFq-D6hynDITylKoA6MeE3-Wu-vdN6kfbX3eDe4eNDvRdMkYYmnxGKkSuuu25KB3xBDBshbrpgw6YDPxcdEf-B3MzaU7tswprBgIYt2WGipKIz45MvQfO1-NZoXLQ88Fwar07~THIMEct46mdUAtFdYwKKNaiU2Rb6Hsxhgj0SzX2lCiJw~bJN7shz8~Fcb9Jl6isUMbQzFAD5ND6Z-ngAgkkqdqpAci6HwArPwet-nY~7jCx35o3aIjM03V920sTpMVjKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission on May 21 approved the removal of a large, dead eucalyptus tree in the public right-of-way at 1233 Owasso Avenue and accepted two replacement trees to be planted elsewhere in the city.

Assistant Engineer Carla Vargas presented the application and supporting arborist report, saying the tree measures roughly 32 feet tall with a 39-inch trunk diameter and that the arborist “confirms the tree is in a state of severe stress and is ultimately dead and recommends the tree to be removed at our earliest convenience.” Vargas told commissioners the parkway at the location is about 7 feet by 7 feet and contains a water meter that reduces space to plant a replacement on site.

The property owner’s nephew, Dennis Burke, asked the commission to waive the two-for-one replacement requirement because of financial hardship. “The cost to remove this large tree is gonna be over $2,000 for my aunt — at least $1,600 to remove the tree and grind out that stump, another $200 for the appraisal, another $200 for the application to remove the tree, another $200 or so for the right-of-way permit,” Burke said during public comment.

Public Works Director Joe San Clemente told the commission staff must follow the municipal code and that the code currently assigns removal and replacement costs to the adjacent property owner. “The code transfers all cost to the adjacent property owner for responsibility for removal and replacement. There's no provision in the code that allows us to waive fees,” San Clemente said. Commissioners and staff advised that a request to waive or reduce replacement requirements would be an appeal to city council.

Commission discussion addressed roots under the parkway, proximity to a water meter and sewer laterals, and sight‑line concerns for nearby driveways. Commissioners agreed onsite replacement was not feasible given the meter and underground utilities and supported the staff recommendation to accept two replacement trees to be planted elsewhere in the city.

The commission voted 3-0 to approve removal and accept two replacement trees. The vote was recorded as three yes votes by the commissioners present.

The property owner may proceed with removal in accordance with the city's municipal code and permitting requirements; staff will coordinate curb repairs and work with the owner on restoration of the parkway after stump removal. Commissioners and staff told the public commenter that any request for fee waiver or reduction in the two-for-one replacement requirement would need to go to the city council for consideration.","The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission on May 21 approved removal of a dead eucalyptus tree at 1233 Owasso Avenue and accepted two replacement trees to be planted elsewhere in the city.",{"_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},6540225,"Commission approves removal of carrotwood at 90920 First Street; city to cover removal as part of sidewalk repairs",269,3146000,3415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3441141-506bf9c29da8195ee6a870ed87798dbf&start=3146&end=3415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3441141-506bf9c29da8195ee6a870ed87798dbf/thumbnail_3146000.jpg","/articles/6540225/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-approves-removal-of-carrotwood-at-90920-First-Street-city-to-cover-removal-as-part-of-sidewalk-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540225-b8c3a45ea0e4b47981c0a1c4b561b3f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159739&Signature=LW6GW9Di6AD1rGR0Um6vZKlwcUEp15AmQjopGg9~20EC77-fITW9TDfxBT7-s0ZuvG6S5roeR6-vJrqxFyLLb7~DowHGfbW4KQCxEQwFF1uRYia6t7sFGS7wA-3xa94ciqmC35dLVDkUafct~KG90YiZBMeImSjm-NpGr1WWg8PzE-Itz5PFJQ9uo0pceRoNhsqpcbX0tZn836hZndDfYVGVciQV1ZUqaZCvSvvsqUlrWlW~af4vzyB7IxUbG~8sALLUwynt4X~4t854CwNOsgMk4wrk1Plg8g12xlFDPxTHIpbDeTa1Al1hrUCjDsQEwkH67Z75rkkgkNb9cnVbcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach Public Works Commission on May 21 voted 3-0 to remove a carrotwood tree in the parkway at 90920 First Street and to accept one replacement tree at that location and another to be planted elsewhere in the city.

Associate Engineer Andrew Nguyen told commissioners the tree has lifted the adjacent sidewalk and was included in the scope of an upcoming sidewalk repair project. Nguyen said the city has previously removed similar trees as part of larger paving and sidewalk programs and presented photos of earlier work on First Street and Fourth Street.

\"We are recommending the approval, to remove that carrot wood tree and accept the installation of 1 replacement tree, in front of 90920 First Street and 1 replacement tree, at another location in the city,\" Nguyen said.

When asked who would pay, Nguyen said: \"In in this case, the city would do it because it's part of a larger improvement project.\" Commissioners discussed sidewalk width and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allowances for short, narrowed sections of walkway. Staff explained that, where right-of-way is limited, ADA allows a temporary neck-down to 32 inches for a short distance to accommodate a tree well; the resulting tree wells will be small and require selection of species suited for confined spaces.

Commissioners and staff said the adjacent property owner has expressed support for removal to permit repair of the sidewalk. Staff said the city will coordinate replacement tree species with the property owner and intends to plant smaller species such as the cherry plum used in a prior nearby project.

The commission voted to approve the removal and replacement plan with the condition that staff confirm ADA minimum width and other requirements during final design. Commissioners also directed staff to coordinate with the property owner on species selection and tree‑well design. The staff recommendation passed by a 3-0 vote.","The Public Works Commission approved removal of a carrotwood tree at 90920 First Street and accepted a plan to install one replacement tree at the address and one elsewhere. Staff said the city will fund the removal because the location is included in a forthcoming sidewalk-repair project.","actionData","errors"]

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Public Works previews FY 2025–26 capital improvement program; pier repairs, paving, and playgrounds among priorities

Public Works Commission approves removal of dead eucalyptus at 1233 Owasso Avenue; replacement trees to be planted elsewhere

Commission approves removal of carrotwood at 90920 First Street; city to cover removal as part of sidewalk repairs